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Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Document - Folder, Debra Dean, researched and compiled, A. McCann WW1 and WW2, 2014
Researched and compiled by Debra Dean, granddaughter of A. McCann. Also included are details of A. McCann's inclusion in the Ballarat Avenue of Honour. He has a tree and plaque.Blue plastic cover, A4 sheets in plastic sleeves containing information and war records of Arthur McCann. 1892 - 1970.A. McCann WW1 - WW2a mccann, debra dean, ww1 military service, ww2 military service -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Document - Folder, Debra Dean, researched and compiled, A. McCann WW1 and WW2, 2014
Researched and compiled by Debra Dean, granddaughter of A. McCann. Also included are details of A. McCann's inclusion in the Ballarat Avenue of Honour. He has a tree and plaque.Burgandy plastic cover, A4 sheets in plastic sleeves containing information and war records of Arthur McCann. 1892 - 1970.A. McCann WW1 and WW2a mccann, debra dea, ww1 military service, ww2 military service -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Map, Belgium and part of France map WW1, Nov 1917
WW1 map of Ypres and Menin. Sheet 28 Edition 3 Scale 1: 40,000 Nov 1917non-fictionWW1 map of Ypres and Menin. Sheet 28 Edition 3 Scale 1: 40,000 Nov 1917world war 1914 - 1918, world war 1914 - 1918 battle of ypres, maps -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Map, WW1 map of France, 08/10/1918
Enemy Rear Organisation map Scale 1 : 40,000non-fictionEnemy Rear Organisation map Scale 1 : 40,000maps, world war 1914 - 1918 -
Camberwell RSL Sub-Branch
Poster, Poster produced by Granada TV advertising four plays featuring real stories from WW1. cica 1948, cica 1948
reproduction photos of conditions in London during WW1Poster detailing four plays commissioned by Granada TV about real events in WW1. Very interesting photos relating to WW1 and the reproduction of the famous General Kitchener poster calling for volunteers to 'Kitchener's Army'See photo, very interesting comments relating to WW1 -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Map, Belgium WW1 map, Aug 1917
WW1 map of Belgium Edition 1. Sheet 28 S.W. and S.E. with trenches in red around the towns of Comines and Warnetonnon-fictionWW1 map of Belgium Edition 1. Sheet 28 S.W. and S.E. with trenches in red around the towns of Comines and Warnetonworld war 1914 - 1918, maps -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Map, Belgium WW1 map Edition 3, Nov 1917
WW1 map of Belgium Edition 3 Sheet 28 S.W. and S.E. Trenches in rednon-fictionWW1 map of Belgium Edition 3 Sheet 28 S.W. and S.E. Trenches in redworld war 1914 - 1918, maps -
Geelong RSL Sub Branch
Medals - Frederick T P Bryce, Early to Mid 20 Century
These Medals were awarded to Frederick Bryce who served in the AIF during WW1 with 14Bn, Regimental No 3362 and WW2 Regimental No VX35011, unit not known at this time, however the Africa Star is part of the collection. According to records is appears that Frederick Bryce was 16 years 1 month on enlistment to WW1. He embarked from Sydney 16 July 1917 aboard HMAT A16 = Star of Victoria and returned to Australia on 08 January 1919 on HMAT Orsova (arrived 27 February 1919.These are the original Medals of Frederick Bryce.7 x Medals of Frederick Bryce. 2 x WW1 - British War Medal 1914-1918 and Victory Medal 1914-1919 5 x WW2 - 1939-1945 Star, Africa Star, Defence Medal, War Medal 1939-1945, Australian Service MedalWW1 Medals - 3362 Pte FTP Bryce 14 Bn AIF WW2 Medals - VX 35011 F Bryceww1 ww2, 3362 ftp bryce vx35001 f bryce, 14 bn aif -
Ringwood RSL Sub-Branch
Postcard - Photo, Army WW2, Christmas card
Christmas Cards Reproductions 2 x WW1 2 X WW2WW1 Cakes being sent to Australian Troops serving in France. WW2 Making Christmas Puddings, Christmas Fare. -
4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment Unit History Room
Framed Photograph, WW1 4th Australian Light Horse Regiment, c 1914
Photo of WW1 4th Australian Light Horse Regiment "A" Squadron during a mounted parade (probably Broadmeadows) WW1 4th Australian Light Horse Regiment "A" Squadron during a mounted parade (probably Broadmeadows) 1914 -
Warrnambool RSL Sub Branch
Book, WARS OF THE 20TH CENTURY. WW1, WW2. KOREA, VIETNAM, THE MIDDLE EAST WARS
Hard back with dust coverAuthors David Shermer, Ronald Heiferman, S. L. Mayer Publisher Octopus Books 1975 ISBN 0 7064 0434 3 -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Medal - Military Medals, World War medals WW1 and WW2, 1919 1946
Issued to Defence personnel for service during world war I and II1. Green felt covered board with 6 medals to the Father Boleslas Slaweski (Staff Sgt ,Warrant Officer)and Son Bernard Bruce Slaweski and son 2 1914 -1915 star Bronze medal with 4 stars with crown on top star, ribbon has red white and blue colours merged at edges. Medal has crossed swords and laurel wreath Engraved on rear 7637 S/Sgt B Slaweski 1/6 Hosp. A. I. F. 3 British War medal circular medal of Silver Words on obverse GEORGIUS V BRITT OMN REX ET IND EMP AROUND THE HEAD OF KING GEORGE V Reverse has a figure of St. George mounted on a horse with a short sword in one hand, the other raised in victory. The horse tramples on the figures of death the Prussian eagle and skull and crossbones in the background are ocean waves The years 1914 1918 are embossed on the sides Around the edge is 7637 W O 1 B Slaweski A.M.C. A.I.F. Ribbon is dark blue, black, white,orange, white, black and dark blue 3. Victory medal Bronze medal with winged victory figure on obverse with The great war fro civilisation 1914 1918 non the reverse Ribbon is watered from a central red stripe through yellow green blue and purple 4 War medal 1939- 1945 Medal is round cupro nickel obverse shows head of King George 6th with circular inscription G.B>R> REXETINDIAE IMP GEORGIVS VI Reverse has a lion standing on a dragon the top shows the dates 1939- 1945 Ribbon is narrow red central strip with radiating stripes of white (narrow) and blue and red|5 Australian Service medal 1939 - 1945 Nickel silver medal with crowned effigy of King George VI on the obverse Reverse has Australian Coat of Arms placed centrally surrounded by the words The Australian Service Medal 1939- 1945 Ribbon has wide Khaki central stripe flanked by two narrow red stripes and one of dark blue (navy) and one of light blue. (Air Force)|6. Australian Service medal 1945 -1975 Reverse has Federation star with name B B Slaweski R 38254 Ribbon Central yellow stripe with green flanked by navy blue Khaki and light blue stripes Medal has clasps PNG and FESR (Far East Strategic Reserve)|7 Small Clasps (For miniature medals )PNG and FESR Photo on back of Board Father and son Slaweski 8 Letter 2/2/1999 addressed to Mitcham RSL with details of Boreslas and Kevin Slaweski. 9 Letter dated 11/2/1999 to Mitcham RSL regarding PNG clasp.B Slaweski B B Slaweskimilitary history, army -
Pyrenees Shire Council
Record, Avoca and Lexton District WW1 Roll of Honour, c1914
Avoca and Lexton District WW1 Roll of Honour significant to the Pyrenees Shire and Lexton communityAvoca and Lexton District WW1 Roll of Honour 1914 -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Folder, WW1 Personnel Records
Records of service of Major William Thomas Tackaberry during WW1 and WW2.Commanding Officer, Lt. Colonel, 17 Garrison Battalion AIF 6.10.1939 Dhurringile Internment Camp 1. Commandant Group of Internment Camps (Tatura) in Southern Command 1. 8. 1940Cream coloured light card cover with brown spine and rectangle supplied by National Archives of Australia enclosing copies of Personnel Records from World War 1 (21) and WW2 (10), with a picture of a Digger on the front.ww1, ww2, camp 1, documents, reports -
Frankston RSL Sub Branch
Uniform - WW1 Canvas Utility Pouch, WW1 Utility Pouch
1909 pattern canvas webbing worn by WW1 Army personnel to carry ammunition and other sundry items.WW1 Army canvas webbing utility pouchInked arrow in circle inside top. Inked manufacturer's name and date "Z.L.& T. Ltd. 1912" inside rear -
Williamstown Historical Society Inc
Card - WW1 Souvenir Invite Card, WW1 Concert Invite, 2/1/1977
WW1 memorabiliaHistoricWW1 Grand Concert Programme Held on board the hospital ship T.S.S. Karoola"No 1 Australian Hospital Ship. T.S.S. "karoola". Commander W.C.E. Morgan. Lieut.Col.A.M. McIntosh. O.C. Grand concert Programme. Held in E.3. Ward, on Saturday, September, 28th 1918, at 7-7.30 sharp. Proceeds in aid of "physical jerks"fund (for disabled orderlies)Associate directors, Mons doreenski & Alfredoff. -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, RAAF WW2 Dental Corps
WW2 Dental Corps Hank Neil is back row on right and was a Dental Technician in Air ForceGroup photograph of men and women in three rows. Front Row seated. All in WW2 RAAF uniformLeonard Snowden Studios By Royal Appointment U7672 -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Gas Mask, WW1, 1914 - 1918
Issued to Australian servicemen during WW1 when poison gas was used in warfare in Europe. Object used in WW1 by Ron Rose's father, James Rose. He served in the 8th field ambulance co, 1915 - 1918. WW1 gas mask. Face mask tube connected to metal container.All contained inside canvas haversack. Cellophane.ww1 army gear, ww1 gas masks, james rose, 8th field ambulance co. -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Folio, WW2 Army Garrison Personel at Tatura Group Camps
Material collected for MuseumBlack four ring folder with printed material in plastic sleeves.WW2 Army Garrison.documents, reports -
Ringwood RSL Sub-Branch
Memorabilia - Khaki and Green, WW2 as above
Book hard coverKhaki and Green WW2 -
Bendigo Military Museum
Badge - BADGES, GERMAN, WW1
... WW2/WW1 ...1. Badge awarded to soldiers wounded in action during WW2. 2. Honour Cross or Hindenburg Cross created in 1934 to commemorate service of German people during WW1. Under Hitler was the only official service decoration to be worn.1. Original egg shaped WW2 wound badge. Edges have flower garland. In middle is a German Infantry helmet with a Swastika over two crossed swords. Dark grey metal and pin on back. 2. Replica of WW1 German Honour Cross. Brown metallic badge with two crossed swords over a cross (Hindenburg Cross). A ring on top to hang on a ribbon 1914-1918. In centre of Circle of flowers.1. Nil other than a Swastika on a hat. 2. "1914", "1918" on front. honour cross, wound badge, german, ww2/ww1 -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Document, Life of Internees During WW2, 1989
Research project compiled and presented to Tatura Museum by Kerrie Mactier 1989.Green back, clear plastic folder. Life of Internees During WW2kerrie mactier -
Ringwood RSL Sub-Branch
Edged weapon, Czechoslovakian Mauser Bayonet WW2, WW2
Czech Military bayonet with solid metal scabbard. Possible for 33/40 Mauser Rifle in WW2.On blade C.Z over C on handle E35. Scabbard CETN also with E35. Matching scabbard and bayonet -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Film - DVD, Gabriel Hermes, WW1 Monument - Malvern Tram Depot unveiling, 23-4-2015
DVD made by Gabriel Hermes of the unveiling of the monument to those Malvern Depot employees who died during the First World War. See the pdf file for a synopsis of the DVD and some screenshots. Present were: Kelly O’Dywer MP – Federal Member for Higgins Cr Melina Sehr – Mayor City of Stonnington Jim Nadda – Manager of Lines Malvern Tram Depot Gabriel Hermes – President of the Prahran Historical and Arts Society Lorraine Sage – President of the Malvern Historical Society Special Guest – Norm Maddock - WW2 veteran, Prisoner of War and Union Assistant Secretary. Records the depot staff who died while on Active service: Armstrong John A – Senior Receiver Bennett, Robert – Conductor Collet, Earnest Oswald – Ticket Clerk Coulton, Ernest – Motorman Eden, John Henry – Conductor Freeman, Thomas Frederick – trackman Garnham, Alfred Jesse – Motorman Harvey, James Henry – Motorman Hill, William John – Conductor McSweeny, John – Ticket Examiner Still, J - Trackman Tram D1 3537 was present at the service. Yields information about the event to mark those trammies from Malvern depot who died during World War 1DVD - white clear plastic case with unmarked Sony DVDOn front - WW1 Monument Malvern Tram Depot - staff that died in 1915 War.trams, tramways, pmtt, malvern depot, anzac, world war 1, memorials -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Uniform (Item) - Lanyard White WW2
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Ringwood RSL Sub-Branch
Document, Paybook WW2
Paybook Airforce WW2 Arthur earnest Pearl -
Red Cliffs Military Museum
Cushion Cover, Cushion Cover from WW1, (estimated); 1914-1919
John Hughes was Awarded the Military Medal: "for conspicuous good work during operations at/ GIRD TRENCH, near LE SARS, on 14.11.1916./ This N.C.O. was in charge of a party of men engaged in digging a communication trench from/ our jumping off trench to the newly captured GIRD TRENCH. He displayed great courage and coolness under very heavy fire, and his personal efforts were mainly responsible for the completion of the task allotted to his party."// Service number: 3044 Rank: Lance Sergeant Unit: 2nd Pnr Bn Service: Army Conflict: First World War, 1914-1918 Award: Military Medal Date of London Gazette: 22 January 1917 Location in London Gazette: Page 836, position 34 Date of Commonwealth of Australia Gazette: 29 June 1917 Location in Commonwealth of Australia Gazette: Page 1395, position 37A framed embroidered cushion cover from WW1. Sent or brought home by Lt. Jack Hughes. Contained within the same frame is a paper clipping and a photo.1.Cushion cover: from the top down- Egypt.... 1914/ Rising Sun/ scrolls with Australian Commonwealth/ Military Forces/ Aust Div Train/ Palestine Sinai Syria/1919. 2.Newpaper clipping with photo: John Hughes (left) 81, and Hugh Mont/gomery, 87, are the two oldest veterans who/ will be taking part in the Frankston ANZAC/ Day March on Tuesday. Mr Hughes served/ in France and Belgium in WW1 and/ in Darwin in the Second World War. He is a/ holder of the Military Medal./ Mr. Montgomery served with the 29th Bat/talion AIF in France during WW1/ Both men have been residents of the RSL park War Veterans Home for the past eight years.// 3. Photo: Mr. John Hughes.belgium, france, ww1, lt, mm, jack, hughes -
Chiltern Athenaeum Trust
WW1 Veterans Travel Pass Badge, post WW1 1918 on
Associated with WW1 veterans and issued to them for free travel due to them being a WW1 veteran. Associated with WW1 veterans and a badge that entitles them to free travel in appreciation of services rendered. Round dark blue enamel badge with inscribed wording : WW1 Veterans Travel Pass (issue no) 1980, (member number) 1521. The badge is on a gold coloured bar and pin. WW1 Veterans Travel Pass 1980, 1521ww1 veterans travel pass, ww1 1914-1915 travel pass for veterans -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Book, Stawell Historical Society, Concongella Honour Roll WW1 Concongella School, 1919
This is a copy of an honor book at the Concongella State School. It contains histories of war service in World War 1 of 32 Men with Concongella district connections.Purple plastic cover with a taped white card containing title, black plastic binding Title on spine Red Tape, White Print.Honor roll WW1 Concongella Schoolstawell ww1 -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Photograph, Dr Desmond Lally WW2
Dr Desmond Lally, WW2 Army Doctor.|Captain Lally, A.M.F. appointed to attend WW2 internement camps.tatura, lally dr, locals, doctor, costume, male, uniforms, army