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Greensborough Historical SocietyBook, Trentham and District Histroical Society Inc, Trentham at War: Boer War, World War I, World War 2 / by Ina Bertrand and Jan Robertson, 2012_
... Trentham at War: Boer War, World War I, World War 2 / by Ina Bertrand and Jan Robertson....World War I and World War II. Authors/compilers are Ina Bertrand and Jan Robertson from Trentham and District Historical Society. This book is a tribute to all who served from the Trentham area. trentham trentham and district historical society world war i world war ii boer war 126 p., illus. Cover in black and white shows photographs of soldiers and nurses. Trentham at War: Boer War, World War I, World War 2 ...A compilation of the war records of the men and women from the Trentham area who served in the Boer War, World War I and World War II. Authors/compilers are Ina Bertrand and Jan Robertson from Trentham and District Historical Society.This book is a tribute to all who served from the Trentham area.126 p., illus. Cover in black and white shows photographs of soldiers and nurses.trentham, trentham and district historical society, world war i, world war ii, boer war -
Stawell Historical Society IncPhotograph, Soldiers’ Memorial World War 1 & World War 2 in Main Street
... Soldiers’ Memorial World War 1 & World War 2 in Main Street...Soldiers’ Memorial World War 1 & World War 2 in Main Street Photograph ...Soldiers’ Memorial and WW2 memorial. This photo shows the memorials in the surrounding landscape at the time, c.1999. Black & White photo showing both Memorials, WW1 and WW2. The Soldier's Memorial in the photo is behind the Remembrance Memorial. In the photo three flagpole stand behind the memorials. There is a Caltex sign in the background and cars surround the memorials. stawell ww1 ww2 -
Chiltern Athenaeum TrustEquipment - RAAF Leather Flying Goggles - Francis Robertson WW2 Pilot, WW2 Circa 1940
... ...World World 2...Francis Robertson was also the trainee pilot who crashed his plane into Nurse Carter's residence at Chiltern in 1943. pilot World World 2 RAAF Frank Robertson goggles Leather and perspex flying goggles belonging to RAAF Pilot Francis Robertson WW1. ...These goggles belonged to RAAF Pilot Francis Robertson who crash landed his trainee solo flight tiger moth into Nurse Carters home at Chiltern in 1943. Pilot Officer Robertson then went on to serve in New Guinea whilst flying Tiger Moths and Wirraways. WW2 significance with Francis Robertson having served in the New Guinea Campaign, flying Tiger Moths and Wirraways. Francis Robertson was also the trainee pilot who crashed his plane into Nurse Carter's residence at Chiltern in 1943. Leather and perspex flying goggles belonging to RAAF Pilot Francis Robertson WW1. The goggles are made of leather, reinforced rubber and protective vision perspex. pilot, world world 2, raaf, frank robertson, goggles -
Beechworth RSL Sub-BranchTray, c 1945
... world war...world war 2...world...Beechworth RSL Sub-Branch 99 Ford Street Beechworth high-country mess dining second world war world war 2 world war ii Top of tray embossed with "D [broad arrow] D/45" and "Simpson/S" Stainless steel metal tray, rectangular in shape with rounded corners and six trapezoid shaped concave sections to hold food. ...Stainless steel metal tray, rectangular in shape with rounded corners and six trapezoid shaped concave sections to hold food. Tray appears to be constructed from a single sheet of metal, embossed and folded at edges to create a smooth edge. Four steel nails or rivets are on each corner on reverse but do not push through to front side.Top of tray embossed with "D [broad arrow] D/45" and "Simpson/S"mess, dining, second world war, world war 2, world war ii -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub BranchMemorabilia - Tankard, Unknown
... World War...World War 2...World...Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch 44 – 50 Clow Street Dandenong melbourne WWII historical significance from the African Campaign WW2 Second World War World War 2 World War II Tankard Mug African Campaign Engraved with various battles carried out by the 8th Army. ...WWII historical significance from the African CampaignWWII African Campaign brass tankard from 1943 describing various battles carried out by the 8th Army. Possibly trench art.Engraved with various battles carried out by the 8th Army. Also engraved with The North African Campaign ends on the 13th May 1943.ww2, second world war, world war 2, world war ii, tankard, mug, african campaign -
Bendigo Military MuseumMemorabilia - KIT BAG ARMY WW2, C. 1939-45
... World War...World War 2...At discharge from the AIF on 28.6.1946 he was a Pte in the Australian Army Catering Corps. military-equipment Kit Bag Bags WWII Second World War World War 2 Storage “Stevens N.C VX123648” Kit bag, khaki colour, sausage shape with brass eyelets at top for pull rope. ...Issued to Norman Charles Stevens VX123648 2nd AIF. (Born Bendigo, enlisted Mangalore) Initially enlisted as V59636 then transferred to the 2nd AIF 9.3.1943 age 26 years. At discharge from the AIF on 28.6.1946 he was a Pte in the Australian Army Catering Corps. Kit bag, khaki colour, sausage shape with brass eyelets at top for pull rope. Name and Regimental Number hand written on in white.“Stevens N.C VX123648”military-equipment, kit bag, bags, wwii, second world war, world war 2, storage -
Lara RSL Sub BranchMetal badge, RSL Badge: Life Subscriber
... world war 2...world...Forms part of a collection of Ronald Leslie's belongings that were donated to the Lara RSL in 2006. world war 2 world war two ww2 wwii life subscriber rsl On front: "LS" "Returned Sailors, Soldiers, and Airmens" "Imperial Australia League" REVERSE: "J17213" "Amor Sydney" An RSL membership badge. ...Ronald Leslie Gregory (R/22961) served in the Australian Royal Navy. Born 5th August 1921, he enlisted on the 7th March 1939, and served on the HMAS Kuttabul II. He was discharged in 1948. The LS badge stands for Life Subscriber, and is affixed to the badge upon registration as such. Forms part of a collection of Ronald Leslie's belongings that were donated to the Lara RSL in 2006.An RSL membership badge. It is pre-1960 (because it has 3 x men in the image). A white background, red ribbon, gold image of 3 x returned servce men with a blue background which says: Returned Sailors Soldiers and Airmens". There is a red crown atop the badge which says LS within which is separate and has been affixed. On front: "LS" "Returned Sailors, Soldiers, and Airmens" "Imperial Australia League" REVERSE: "J17213" "Amor Sydney"world war 2, world war two, ww2, wwii, life subscriber, rsl -
Shepparton RSL Sub BranchUniform, Skirt
... World War 2...World War Two...WWII...Second world...World War. About 16,000 Australians served in the British Commonwealth Occupation Forces, including 130 from the Australian General Hospital with whom Sister Danson presumably served. Sister Danson was born in Numurkah and served as Leiutentant with the Heidelberg Military Hospital before embarking for Japan in 1947. japan ww2 occupation force British Commonwealth Occupational Forces WW2 World War 2 World War Two WWII Second world war Nurse Military Heidelberg Military Hospital VFX151507 Sister danson "L Danson" Grey slim line with side 5 press studs and 2 hook and eyes Uniform, Skirt J. ...This skirt is part of an official uniform by Sister Danson (VFX151507) during the British presence in Japan following the end of the Second World War. About 16,000 Australians served in the British Commonwealth Occupation Forces, including 130 from the Australian General Hospital with whom Sister Danson presumably served. Sister Danson was born in Numurkah and served as Leiutentant with the Heidelberg Military Hospital before embarking for Japan in 1947.Grey slim line with side 5 press studs and 2 hook and eyes "L Danson"japan ww2, occupation force, british commonwealth occupational forces, ww2, world war 2, world war two, wwii, second world war, nurse, military, heidelberg military hospital, vfx151507, sister danson -
Shepparton RSL Sub BranchUniform, Hat, 1943
... world war...world war ii...world war 2...Shepparton RSL Sub Branch 88 Wyndham Street Shepparton the-murray Part of a nurses' uniform during the Second World War. second world war world war ii world war 2 world war two wwii nurse medical women Label on interior reads "MADE IN AUSTRALIA/UIM/N451-1943/SIZE 6 5/8 - 21 1/4 in." ...Part of a nurses' uniform during the Second World War. Khaki wool felt hat with wide brim and burgandy-brown grosgrain ribbon band with bow on right side. The hat also has a grosgrain sweatband with a maker's label sewn in on the interior. This is marked in ink with manufacturers' label. Elastic chip strap on interior has deteriorated and broken in half.Label on interior reads "MADE IN AUSTRALIA/UIM/N451-1943/SIZE 6 5/8 - 21 1/4 in." second world war, world war ii, world war 2, world war two, wwii, nurse, medical, women -
Shepparton RSL Sub BranchUniform, Hat, 1943
... world war...world war ii...world war 2...Shepparton RSL Sub Branch 88 Wyndham Street Shepparton the-murray Part of a nurses' uniform during the Second World War. second world war world war ii world war 2 world war two wwii nurse medical women Label on interior reads "N513/1943/MADE IN AUSTRALIA/6-5/8" Khaki wool felt hat with wide brim and burgandy-brown grosgrain ribbon band with bow on right side. ...Part of a nurses' uniform during the Second World War. Khaki wool felt hat with wide brim and burgandy-brown grosgrain ribbon band with bow on right side. The hat also has a grosgrain sweatband with a maker's label sewn in on the interior. This is marked in ink with manufacturers' label. Elastic chip strap on interior is secure and matches colour of grosgrain.Label on interior reads "N513/1943/MADE IN AUSTRALIA/6-5/8"second world war, world war ii, world war 2, world war two, wwii, nurse, medical, women -
Shepparton RSL Sub BranchUniform, Hat, C. 1940s
... world war...world war ii...world war 2...World War. No exact matches for a female "W Wilson" were found in research, though the hat could have belonged to Nancy Wilson, born in Carlton to W Wilson. second world war world war ii world war 2 world war two wwii nurse medical women Label on interior reads "W. ...Part of a nurses' uniform during the Second World War. No exact matches for a female "W Wilson" were found in research, though the hat could have belonged to Nancy Wilson, born in Carlton to W Wilson.Navy wool felt hat with wide brim and navy grosgrain ribbon band with bow on right side and black rising sun badge on centre front of ribbon. The hat also has a synthetic sweatband on the interior, on to which a cotton label has been sewn with the name "W. WILSON". Elastic chip strap on interior has deteriorated and broken in half.Label on interior reads "W. WILSON" second world war, world war ii, world war 2, world war two, wwii, nurse, medical, women -
Shepparton RSL Sub BranchLegging, 1939
... world war ii...second world war...world war 2...Shepparton RSL Sub Branch 88 Wyndham Street Shepparton the-murray According to the Australian War Memorial, artillery were known to have used such leggings during the First World War, as were more well known units such as the Australian Light Horse. legging uniform world war ii second world war world war 2 Manufacturer's stamp "J OAKMAN/1939" on side "[broad arrow]/NB", the size "15" is also stamped. ...According to the Australian War Memorial, artillery were known to have used such leggings during the First World War, as were more well known units such as the Australian Light Horse.Brown leather cylindrical shaped legging with two leather straps for fastening. One strap is attached to the lower edge of the interior with a press stud. This crosses over the lower exterior and passes through a leather loop at the front. The strap then wraps around the legging and passes through a second leather loop at the front. This strap, along with a shorter strap that is sewn into the top of the gaiter, passes through a buckle and is tucked under two final leather loops. Interior length of gaiter is stamped with manufacturer's name. Top of gaiter also carries a small metal hook, presumably to hold layers together firmly.Manufacturer's stamp "J OAKMAN/1939" on side "[broad arrow]/NB", the size "15" is also stamped.legging, uniform, world war ii, second world war, world war 2 -
Shepparton RSL Sub BranchLegging, 1939
... world war ii...second world war...world war 2...Shepparton RSL Sub Branch 88 Wyndham Street Shepparton the-murray According to the Australian War Memorial, artillery were known to have used such leggings during the First World War, as were more well known units such as the Australian Light Horse. legging uniform world war ii second world war world war 2 Manufacturer's stamp "J OAKMAN/1939" on side "[broad arrow]/AG", the size "15" is also stamped. ...According to the Australian War Memorial, artillery were known to have used such leggings during the First World War, as were more well known units such as the Australian Light Horse.Brown leather cylindrical shaped legging with two leather straps for fastening. One strap is attached to the lower edge of the interior with a press stud. This crosses over the lower exterior and passes through a leather loop at the front. The strap then wraps around the legging and passes through a second leather loop at the front. This strap, along with a shorter strap that is sewn into the top of the gaiter, passes through a buckle and is tucked under two final leather loops. Interior length of gaiter is stamped with manufacturer's name. Top of gaiter also carries a small metal hook, presumably to hold layers together firmly.Manufacturer's stamp "J OAKMAN/1939" on side "[broad arrow]/AG", the size "15" is also stamped.legging, uniform, world war ii, second world war, world war 2 -
Federation University Historical CollectionMagazine - Newspaper Supplement, The Courier: Ballarat 1900-2000, 2000
... ...world war 2...world...Barker Library (top floor) Mount Helen goldfields the courier ballarat courier anniversary century steve bracks tom o'meara bruce morgan weston bate r.f. scott and co camerons sunshince train crash nellie melba queen victoria's death star of the east gold mine, sebastopol phoenix foundry closure duke of cornwall and york duchess of cornwall and york central highlands water electric trams workld war one richard w. richards dick richards william dunstan mccann's dairy centre conscription george merz peace avenues of honur red cross james oddie henry sutton band competitions influenza epidemic ballarat council merger bert hinkler frank petch bartrop real estate ballarat zoo english cricket team visits ballarat the dole the depression sustenance works charles kingsford smith ballarat centenary black friday world war 2 world war two walter davis cuthberts albert coates john rowan langi kal kal soldier setttlement ronaldson and tippett america soldiers united stated marines military hospitals\corckers gollars robert clark edward j. bateman ellinor morcom f.w. barnes and son rex hollioake cricket edgar bartrop ideal homes competition ballarat begonia festival percy beames bigarelli good neighbourhood council baird and mcgregor sunicrust bakeries begonia queens tom beaumont thomas toop ray murphy alice andrews bobby greville jack hill john vernon ballarat civic hall haymarket royal visits trams olympic games robert lemke bob bath boxing norm pinney jack barker greg binns geoffrey blainey pam davies david haymes m.b. john morgan b. john austin mccallum steve moneghetti richard crouch voi williams elsi simper e.j. tippett kenn webb hugh williamson st john's lutheran church ballarat fine art gallery art gallery of ballarat peter tobin funerals keith bray john valves vietnam war john dellaca haymes paints henry haymes sovereign hill gold museum dowling forest racecourse ballarat turf club mt helen campus rupert hamer swagman bill mahoney constance coward-lemke hymettus historic garden c.v. jones eureka flag save bakery hill jessie scott anne beggs sunter ray's tent city art theft woodsplitters by tom roberts fluoride jack chisholm ballarat railway station fire princess diana prince charles university of ballarat university of ballarat 130 anniversary hailstorm ballarat brewery closure bicentenary flooding recession pat cashin funerals camp street arts precinct arts academy scout jamboree ballarat learning city council amalgamation linton bushfire eureka stockade centre russell mark tony lockett east timor ballaarat general cemeteries trust john barnes william heres nelson brothers funeral services valcor australia bob davis john curtin david davies 98 page newspaper supplement celebrating the century 1900-2000. ...98 page newspaper supplement celebrating the century 1900-2000. Includes 100 names of great Ballaratians.the courier, ballarat courier, anniversary, century, steve bracks, tom o'meara, bruce morgan, weston bate, r.f. scott and co, camerons, sunshince train crash, nellie melba, queen victoria's death, star of the east gold mine, sebastopol, phoenix foundry closure, duke of cornwall and york, duchess of cornwall and york, central highlands water, electric trams, workld war one, richard w. richards, dick richards, william dunstan, mccann's dairy centre, conscription, george merz, peace, avenues of honur, red cross, james oddie, henry sutton, band competitions, influenza epidemic, ballarat council merger, bert hinkler, frank petch, bartrop real estate, ballarat zoo, english cricket team visits ballarat, the dole, the depression, sustenance works, charles kingsford smith, ballarat centenary, black friday, world war 2, world war two, walter davis, cuthberts, albert coates, john rowan, langi kal kal soldier setttlement, ronaldson and tippett, america soldiers, united stated marines, military hospitals\corckers, gollars, robert clark, edward j. bateman, ellinor morcom, f.w. barnes and son, rex hollioake, cricket, edgar bartrop, ideal homes competition, ballarat begonia festival, percy beames, bigarelli, good neighbourhood council, baird and mcgregor, sunicrust bakeries, begonia queens, tom beaumont, thomas toop, ray murphy, alice andrews, bobby greville, jack hill, john vernon, ballarat civic hall, haymarket, royal visits, trams, olympic games, robert lemke, bob bath, boxing, norm pinney, jack barker, greg binns, geoffrey blainey, pam davies, david haymes, m.b. john, morgan b. john, austin mccallum, steve moneghetti, richard crouch, voi williams, elsi simper, e.j. tippett, kenn webb, hugh williamson, st john's lutheran church, ballarat fine art gallery, art gallery of ballarat, peter tobin funerals, keith bray, john valves, vietnam war, john dellaca, haymes paints, henry haymes, sovereign hill, gold museum, dowling forest racecourse, ballarat turf club, mt helen campus, rupert hamer, swagman, bill mahoney, constance coward-lemke, hymettus historic garden, c.v. jones, eureka flag, save bakery hill, jessie scott, anne beggs sunter, ray's tent city, art theft, woodsplitters by tom roberts, fluoride, jack chisholm, ballarat railway station fire, princess diana, prince charles, university of ballarat, university of ballarat 130 anniversary, hailstorm, ballarat brewery closure, bicentenary, flooding, recession, pat cashin funerals, camp street arts precinct, arts academy, scout jamboree, ballarat learning city, council amalgamation, linton bushfire, eureka stockade centre, russell mark, tony lockett, east timor, ballaarat general cemeteries trust, john barnes, william heres, nelson brothers funeral services, valcor australia, bob davis, john curtin, david davies -
Victorian Interpretive Projects Inc.Photographs - colour, Clare Gervasoni, Drouin War Memorial, 2014, 20/082014
... world war...world war 1...world war 2...PO Box 93R, Redan, 3350 goldfields world war world war 1 world war 2 world war memorial soldier slouch hat boots statue sculpture mmm Drouin War Memorial, 2014 Photographs - colour Clare Gervasoni ...world war, world war 1, world war 2, world war memorial, soldier, slouch hat, boots, statue, sculpture, mmm -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Newspaper - BELARDINELLI COLLECTION: SUPPLEMENT TO 'THE SUN' MY WAR
... ...world war 2...World...History House 11 Mackenzie Street Bendigo goldfields NEWSPAPER Sun news -pictorial world war 2 World War 2 The Sun Jack Cannon Newspaper: supplement to 'The Sun' . Written on front 'My War' Jack Cannon. More than 150 epic events of World ...Newspaper: supplement to 'The Sun' . Written on front 'My War' Jack Cannon. More than 150 epic events of World War 2 'newspaper, sun news -pictorial, world war 2, world war 2, the sun, jack cannon -
Federation University Historical CollectionFlag - Pennant, Victory Day Souvenir Bunting, 1946, 1946
... world war two...world war ii...world war 2... war ii world war 2 world war ballarat flag pennant pageant bunting Screenprinted "Ballarat honours her gallant members of the Services. ...This small pennant flag would have been produced to celebrate the end of World War 2. Elaborate arrangements were made for Ballarat's Victory Day celebrations at Ballarat on Monday, June 10. Morning church services were followed by a patriotic concert by the combined choirs in front of the city hall at 1.30pm as a prelude to an extensive street pageant and march, featuring lavishly staged tableaux of the Allied nations. ("Victory Day Celebrations at Ballarat." The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848 - 1956) 30 Apr 1946: 20. Web. 18 May 2012) Four red felt triangular pennants attached to a wooden stick with white screen printed text. Screenprinted "Ballarat honours her gallant members of the Services. Victory Day Souvenir. June 10 1946ballarat victory day, victory day, world war two, world war ii, world war 2, world war, ballarat, flag, pennant, pageant, bunting -
Federation University Historical CollectionSign, Id Line for Prisoners of War Sign by Keith Rash, c1943
... ...world war 2...world...Barker Library (top floor) Mount Helen goldfields During World War Two Ballarat raised money to aid Prisoners of War. keith rash rash world war 2 world war prisoner of war signwriting pow 1D line to aid the Prisoners of War Hand made sign by Keith Rash on white gauze Id Line for Prisoners of War Sign by Keith Rash Sign Keith E. ...During World War Two Ballarat raised money to aid Prisoners of War.Hand made sign by Keith Rash on white gauze1D line to aid the Prisoners of Warkeith rash, rash, world war 2, world war, prisoner of war, signwriting, pow -
Federation University Historical CollectionPhotograph - black and white, Ballarat School of Mines Emergency Shelters, 1942, 1942
... world war...world war 2...air raid shelter...education...school...emergency shelter...world...Barker Library (top floor) Mount Helen goldfields This photograph was taken during an air-raid drill in the slit trenches. ballarat school of mines ballarat junior technical school world war world war 2 air raid shelter education school emergency shelter world war two class Two black and white photos of Ballarat School of Mines slit trenches in the grounds of the Ballarat School of Mines. ...This photograph was taken during an air-raid drill in the slit trenches. Two black and white photos of Ballarat School of Mines slit trenches in the grounds of the Ballarat School of Mines. Students of the Ballarat Junior Technical School are in the zig zag trenches. Many students wear their school blazers, hats and school bags. Sandbags surround the trenches which were situated near Albert Street, Ballarat.ballarat school of mines, ballarat junior technical school, world war, world war 2, air raid shelter, education, school, emergency shelter, world war two, class -
Sunshine and District Historical Society IncorporatedEphemera - Kevin Wheelahan Gardens Commemoration Ceremony Sunshine Memorial Crosses
... ...World War 2...World...The gardens also include an Avenue of Honour dedicated to WWI veterans from Sunshine & District. WW1 WWI World War 2 World War 1 WW2 WWII Their spirit and pride Collection of wooden crosses with handwritten messages from primary school students Ephemera Kevin Wheelahan Gardens Commemoration Ceremony Sunshine Memorial Crosses ...Kevin Wheelahan Gardens in Sunshine, Victoria, is more than just a park—it's a place of reflection and community. It features a Vietnam War Memorial, unveiled in 2017, honoring both Australian and Vietnamese veterans. These crosses came from the opening of the gardens in 2017. The gardens also include an Avenue of Honour dedicated to WWI veterans from Sunshine & District. Collection of wooden crosses with handwritten messages from primary school studentsTheir spirit and prideww1, wwi, world war 2, world war 1, ww2, wwii -
Returned Nurses RSL Sub-branchMedal - The Australia Service Medal 1939-1945
... World War 2...World War II...World...World War II. The medal is of high significance and should be kept in the collection. World War 2 World War II World War Two WWII WW2 Joan Grace Gibson 'VFX53656 / J.G. ...Medal belonged to Joan Grace Gibson (Mitchell) Service numbers: VFX53656 VX53656 VX38752. The Australia Service Medal 1939-1945 was instituted in 1949 to recognise the service of members of the Australian Armed Forces and the Australian Mercantile Marine during World War II.The medal is of high significance and should be kept in the collection.Medal belonged to Joan Grace Gibson (Mitchell) Service numbers: VFX53656 VX53656 VX38752. Both the obverse and reverse views of the Australia Service Medal, made from cool-to-the-touch nickel-silver. The obverse features a central, textured design of the Australian coat of arms, with the inscription 'THE AUSTRALIA SERVICE MEDAL/1939-1945' and engravings along the rim reading 'VFX53656/J.G. GIBSON.' The reverse displays a central, textured design of the crowned effigy of King George VI, facing left, with the initials 'PM' [for designer Percy Metcalfe] beneath the truncated neck of the effigy. Surrounding the perimeter is the legend 'GEORGIVS VI D:G:BR:OMN:REX ET INDIAE IMP:', [Latin meaning: 'George VI, by the Grace of God, King of all the Britains and Emperor of India.] The ribbon- Dark blue (representing the Royal Australian Navy), khaki (representing the Army), light blue (representing the R.A.A.F) and red (representing the Mercantile Marine). 'VFX53656 / J.G. GIBSON' [Engraved on the rim]world war 2, world war ii, world war two, wwii, ww2, joan grace gibson -
Returned Nurses RSL Sub-branchMedal - The Defence Medal, Unknown
... World War 2...World War II...world...The medal is of high significance and should be kept in the collection. World War 2 World War II world war two WWII WW2 Joan Grace Gibson 'VFX53656 J. ...Medal belonged to Joan Grace Gibson (Mitchell) Service numbers: VFX53656 VX53656 VX38752. The Defence Medal was awarded for 6 months service in a prescribed non-operational area subject to enemy air attack or closely threatened in Australia and overseas, 12 months non-operational service in the forces overseas from or outside Australia.Within Australia, the qualifying area was the Northern Territory, north of 14 degrees 30 minutes south, and the Torres Strait Islands. The qualifying period was between 3 September 1939 and 2 September 1945. Overseas service included the Middle East, east of the Suez Canal (less the period of the Syrian Campaign) or Malaya prior to the Japanese invasion on 8 December 1941.The medal is of high significance and should be kept in the collection.The Defence Medal, made from cool-to-touch cupro-nickel, showcases intricate design and engraving details. On the reverse, a Royal Crown rests above a small oak tree growing on land surrounded by water, flanked by two lions as supporters. The inscription '1939 1945' encircles the design, with 'THE DEFENCE MEDAL' in exergue, and the artist's monogram HWP (H. Wilson Parker) subtly placed among the tree roots. The medal’s rim is engraved with 'VFC53656 J.G. GIBSON.' The obverse features the uncrowned effigy of King George VI, facing left, with the initials 'HP' for designer TH Paget beneath the truncated neck. Around the perimeter, the legend reads 'GEORGIVS VI D:G:BR:OMN:REX ET INDIAE IMP:', [Latin meaning: 'George VI, by the Grace of God, King of all the Britains and Emperor of India.] The ribbon is orange with green outer stripes, each green stripe having a black pin stripe running down the centre. The green represents the Islands of the United Kingdom, the orange represents enemy attacks, and the black represents the black outs. The ribbon offers a textured ribbed feel under the fingers.'VFX53656 J. G. GIBSON' [Engraved around the rim of the medal]world war 2, world war ii, world war two, wwii, ww2, joan grace gibson -
Returned Nurses RSL Sub-branchMedal - War Medal 1939–1945, [post 1949]
... World War 2...World War II...World...The medal is of high significance and should be kept in the collection. World War 2 World War II World War Two Joan Grace Gibson War Medal 1939-45 WWII WW2 'VFX53656 J. ...Medal belonged to Joan Grace Gibson (Mitchell) Service numbers: VFX53656 VX53656 VX38752. The War Medal 1939–45 was awarded for 28 days full-time service in the armed forces between 3 September 1939 and 2 September 1945. Operational and non-operational service may be counted if it was 28 days or more in duration. In the merchant navy, there was a requirement that the 28 days should have been served at sea. A member qualifies for the award where service was brought to an end by death, wounds or other disabilities due to service or by cessation of hostilities on 2 September 1945.The medal is of high significance and should be kept in the collection.Made from cupro-nickel, the medal itself is cool-to-the-touch. The front has a central and textured design of the crowned effigy of King George VI, facing left and signed 'PM', the initials of designer Percy Metcalfe, below the truncated neck of the effigy. Around the perimeter is the legend 'GEORGIVS VI D:G:BR:OMN:REX ET INDIAE IMP:' The reverse has a lion standing on a double-headed dragon. The top of the reverse shows the dates 1939 and 1945. The ribbon colours of red, white and blue represent the colours of the Union Flag. The ribbon is tactile, feeling ribbed under finger. The edge is engraved with the service number, initials and name of the recipient.'VFX53656 J. G. GIBSON' [engraved around lower part of the medal edge]world war 2, world war ii, world war two, joan grace gibson, war medal 1939-45, wwii, ww2 -
Returned Nurses RSL Sub-branchBook - Paperback book, New Holland, A Woman's War: the exceptional life of Wilma Oram Young, AM, 2003
... ...World War 2...World...Returned Nurses RSL Sub-branch ANZAC House Level 3 4 Collins Street Melbourne Australian Nurses Wima Oran Young WW2 WWII World War 2 World War Two Prisoners of War Japan women and war This is the story of one of Australia's most remarkable women. As a captive of the Japanese during World ...This is the story of one of Australia's most remarkable women. As a captive of the Japanese during World War II, Wilma Oran, a young Australian nurse, experienced the very worst of human brutality: starvation, deprivation and degradation. Yet, through the comradeship of her fellow prisoners , she also encountered humankind at its best. [From back cover]Paperback book with maroon cover and black and white images of Nurse Wilma Oram Young on the cover.non-fictionThis is the story of one of Australia's most remarkable women. As a captive of the Japanese during World War II, Wilma Oran, a young Australian nurse, experienced the very worst of human brutality: starvation, deprivation and degradation. Yet, through the comradeship of her fellow prisoners , she also encountered humankind at its best. [From back cover]australian nurses, wima oran young, ww2, wwii, world war 2, world war two, prisoners of war, japan, women and war -
Returned Nurses RSL Sub-branchBook - Hardcover book, Jessie Elizabeth Simons, While history passed: the story of the Australian Nurses who were prisoners of the Japanese for three and a half years, 1954
... ...World War 2...World...Returned Nurses RSL Sub-branch ANZAC House Level 3 4 Collins Street Melbourne 'Of historical importance' [taken from back cover] Women prisoners Prisoners of War Australian Nurses World War 2 World War II WWII WW2 Japanese Vyner Brooke Sister Jessie Elizabeth Simons Sister Jessie Elizabeth Simons tells the story of the sixty-five members of the Australian Army Nursing Service who were evacuated from Singapore just before the arrival of the Japanese, their ship was bombed and sunk and they were captured by the Japanese soldiers and held in prison camps until the day of liberation. ...Sister Jessie Elizabeth Simons tells the story of the sixty-five members of the Australian Army Nursing Service who were evacuated from Singapore just before the arrival of the Japanese, their ship was bombed and sunk and they were captured by the Japanese soldiers and held in prison camps until the day of liberation.Hardcover book with a dustjacket firmly attached. There is a black panel across the top with the title in yellow print and another thinner black panel across the bottom with the author's name in cream coloured print. The front cover shows an illustration of a Japanese soldier in the foreground and behind him are eight women working in a field, they are being watched by an armed soldier stationed at a lookout on a wall behind them. The image is in black, green and yellow.non-fictionSister Jessie Elizabeth Simons tells the story of the sixty-five members of the Australian Army Nursing Service who were evacuated from Singapore just before the arrival of the Japanese, their ship was bombed and sunk and they were captured by the Japanese soldiers and held in prison camps until the day of liberation.women prisoners, prisoners of war, australian nurses, world war 2, world war ii, wwii, ww2, japanese, vyner brooke, sister jessie elizabeth simons -
Returned Nurses RSL Sub-branchBook - Hardcover book, Jessie Elizabeth Simons, While history passed: the story of the Australian Nurses who were prisoners of the Japanese for three and a half years, 1954
... ...World War 2...World...Returned Nurses RSL Sub-branch ANZAC House Level 3 4 Collins Street Melbourne Women prisoners Prisoners of War Australian Nurses World War 2 World War II WWII WW2 Japanese Vyner Brooke Sister Jessie Elizabeth Simons Sister Jessie Elizabeth Simons tells the story of the sixty-five members of the Australian Army Nursing Service who were evacuated from Singapore just before the arrival of the Japanese, their ship was bombed and sunk and they were captured by the Japanese soldiers and held in prison camps until the day of liberation. ...Sister Jessie Elizabeth Simons tells the story of the sixty-five members of the Australian Army Nursing Service who were evacuated from Singapore just before the arrival of the Japanese, their ship was bombed and sunk and they were captured by the Japanese soldiers and held in prison camps until the day of liberation.Faded red hard covered, cloth-bound book with gold title on the spine and a white sticker at the bottom of the spine with B38 in red texta.non-fictionSister Jessie Elizabeth Simons tells the story of the sixty-five members of the Australian Army Nursing Service who were evacuated from Singapore just before the arrival of the Japanese, their ship was bombed and sunk and they were captured by the Japanese soldiers and held in prison camps until the day of liberation.women prisoners, prisoners of war, australian nurses, world war 2, world war ii, wwii, ww2, japanese, vyner brooke, sister jessie elizabeth simons -
Returned Nurses RSL Sub-branchNewspaper - Photocopy of a newspaper clipping, [115 Military Hospital], Corroboree : On service with a smile, [circa 1942-1947]
... ...World War 2...World...Returned Nurses RSL Sub-branch ANZAC House Level 3 4 Collins Street Melbourne Article with eight small black and white photographs and brief service information of WWII nurses serving at the Heidelberg Military Hospital WWII World War 2 World War Two WWll Australian Army Nursing Service AANS Heidelberg Military Hospital Corroboree WWII [written in top right corner] Clipping from a bulletin showing photographs of eight women (head and necks), all in nurses uniforms smiling. ...Article with eight small black and white photographs and brief service information of WWII nurses serving at the Heidelberg Military Hospital Clipping from a bulletin showing photographs of eight women (head and necks), all in nurses uniforms smiling. Underneath photos are brief captions.WWII [written in top right corner]wwii, world war 2, world war two, wwll, australian army nursing service, aans, heidelberg military hospital, corroboree -
Hume City Civic CollectionPhotograph, 1920-1929
... ...world war 2...world...Hume City Civic Collection 44 Macedon Street Sunbury melbourne monuments and memorials soldiers armed forces returned servicepeople returned servicemens league gregor alex billinghurst beryl francey sandra world war 2 world war 1 sunbury macedon street stawell street village green george evans collection A sepia photograph of a soldier's memorial at sunbury at the intersection of Macedon Street, Barkly Street and Stawell Street before it was moved. ...A sepia photograph of a soldier's memorial at sunbury at the intersection of Macedon Street, Barkly Street and Stawell Street before it was moved. Stawell Street was closed off and now forms part of the Village Green precinct. Unmounted postcardmonuments and memorials, soldiers, armed forces, returned servicepeople, returned servicemens league, gregor, alex, billinghurst, beryl, francey, sandra, world war 2, world war 1, sunbury, macedon street, stawell street, village green, george evans collection -
Wangaratta RSL Sub BranchUniform - Leather Leggings
... ...world war 2...world...Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch 2-4 Templeton Street Wangaratta high-country Leggings were known to be worn by the Australian Light Horse and other units such as Artillery light horse light horse leggings world war 2 world war 1 Nil Pair of tan leather leggings. ...Leggings were known to be worn by the Australian Light Horse and other units such as ArtilleryPair of tan leather leggings. Has one long leather strap from calf to ankle which winds around the leg. Buckle at top of calf is missing on both.Nillight horse, light horse leggings, world war 2, world war 1 -
Wangaratta RSL Sub BranchUniform - Leather Leggings
... ...world war 2...world...Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch 2-4 Templeton Street Wangaratta high-country Leggings were known to be worn by the Australian Light Horse and other units such as Artillery light horse light horse leggings world war 2 world war 1 Nil Pair black leather leggings. ...Leggings were known to be worn by the Australian Light Horse and other units such as ArtilleryPair black leather leggings. Has long leather strap that winds around leg from calf to ankle. Has another strap at top of calf. Both leather straps have buckles.Nillight horse, light horse leggings, world war 2, world war 1
