The first prototype of the Owen Gun was first developed by Evelyn Owen in 1931 and finalised the design in 1938. The Owen was the only entirely Australian - designed and constructed service sub-machine gun of World War11 and was used by Australian Army from 1942 until 1971. It was manufactured at Lysaght's works who built 45,000 units. The cartridge was the 9x19 Parabellum - fired 700 rounds per minute and had an effective range of 125 yards.

The Owen was of significant advantage to the Australian Army in the jungles of Vietnam.

Owen Gun - sub-machine gun also known as the (Owen machine carbine). Steel body and timber grip and butt.

WFM 0067 on top of barrel.

Australian Coat of Arms above: Australian Military Forces Certificate of Discharge. Certifying that VX 88067 of Private (A/Cpl) Gordon William MULCAHY was discharged on 8th October 1946. G. W. Mulcahy served in CMF from 15th Dec. 1941 to 28th Jul 1942. Then AIF from 29th Jul 1942 to 8 th Oct 1946. A total of 1759 days which included Active Service.

Small tri-fold heavy card licence.

Australian Military Forces. Army Driving Licence. No: 267320. #VX 88067 Rank Driver Mulcahy. Gordon William. Authorised to drive or operate many various vehicles. Dated 19/4/1942.

Small brown booklet with three holes punched in side used for Military Training.

non-fiction

Small 1944 booklet describing dismounted drill

Small Brown booklet with 3 holes punched in left hand side

Sgt J Martin Brighton Tech Cadet Corp

dismounted drill, drill, marching, rifle drill

Brown binder with picture of a patrol boat on the cover. Bound with brass screws.

non-fiction

This journal required to be kept by Seaman Ratings as a ready reckoner.

seamanship, navy, ran, royal australian navy

Small blue hardcover book 205 pages

non-fiction

Issued to Naval Ratings on entry to the RAN

ran, royal australian navy, naval ratings

Medals awarded for service during WW2

1939-45 Star, Pacific Star, Defence Medal, War Medal 1939-45, Australian Service Medal 1939-45, Australian Service Medal 1945-75 with clasps PNG and SW Pacific, Infantry Front Line Service Medal, Wooden Display box.

VX37033 A Bishop

world war two, ww11, ww2, second world war, 2nd aif, second aif

Group of four medals .

Pte J Bishop 50/MGC on Military Medal, Not readable on 14 Star, 10983 Pte J Bishop R.W. FUS on Defence and Victory medals.

world war 1, world war one, ww1, 1st aif, aif, first aif, first world war

The Stinson L - 5 Sentinel was a World War 11- era liaison aircraft used by the United States Army Air Forces, U.S Army Ground Forces, U>S Marine Corps and the British Royal Air Force. It was produced by the Stinson Division of the Vultee Aircraft Company (Consolidated - Vultee from mid- 1943). Capable of operating from short unimproved airstrips the L - 5 Sentinel delivered personnel, intelligence, and supplies to the front line. On return flights it carried wounded soldiers who were evacuated to rear area field hospitals for treatment. The L - 5 carried a pilot and observer. It had a length of 24.1 feet, wingspan of 34 feet, It had a maximum speed of 130 mph, a cruise speed of 100 mph with a range of 375 miles.

The L - 5 was a significant asset to the allied war effort.

Wooden propeller from Lycoming engine, with photograph of aircraft.

Stinson L 5 Sentinal reconnaissance plane used in Korea and Vietnam. Propeller displayed from a similar plane.

Historical importance.

3 x navy cigarette tins.

1 x Churchmans No 1 cigarette tin. 1 x Capstan Navy Cut Cigarette tin. 1 x Players Navy Cut Cigarette tin. Inscription on each lid with opening instructions. " To open the tin remove lid and press vcut until point is directly downwards. Replace lid. Press slightly and turn.

Very historical significance. Robert was part of a group of 500 Servicemen captured as P.O.Ws.at Padang Sumatra. The POWs were accommodated in 6 long barracks buildings that ran side by side. They were behind an 8 foot high wall containing a parade ground, sports ground, Japanese Officers and guards quarters. The POWs were put to work on the infamous Sumatra Railway. Part of that group were: Richard Winston Annear WX13468. Alfred John Burgess WX15756. Clifford Dudley Squance WX16885. Arthur Melville Magill WX16886. Harold Mervyn Smith WX17448. Robin Roy Semple WX7532. Edward Mason Hopson WX9241. Cecil George Quinn WX9285.

Large grey framed photographs with shoulder patches, service stripes and Service Medals. Photographs are of Robert Frederick Nelson VX8212 2/29th A.I.F and Betty Emily Louise Collins A.C.W 110082 W.A.A.F. Service Medals for Robert are The Pacific Star, 1939 - 45 Star, 1939 - 1945 War Medal and 1939 - 1945 Service Medal. Service Medals for Betty are 1939 - 1945 War Medal and 1939 - 1945 Service Medal.

Engraved metal nameplates with names and Service numbers at top and bottom.

Full uniform in Desert camouflage. Has bandolier containing torch, spare ammunition magazines, water flask. Full backpack is included.

Name Couch on right breast pocket. Small Australia insignia on right shoulder.

Significant Historical. The Australian Light Horse was a skilled formation of mounted infantry of the Australian Imperial Force. (A.I.F.) The men fought at Gallipoli (without their horse's) and mostly served in Egypt and the Middle East. The unit contributed to the Allied victory against the Ottoman Empire in the Sinai and Palestine Campaign.

This uniform belonged to Sergeant Victor Royston Smith #1004. 4th Australian Light Horse Regiment 1st A.I.F. Sailed from Sydney 21st January 1915. Landed Gallipoli 1st October 1915. Rode with his Regiment in the charge at Beersheba in Palestine on 31st October 1917. Returned to Australia on the 2nd August 1919.

Full Khaki Light Horse Uniform.

In memory of the crew of HMAS Sydney 2 who lost their lives in WW2

Framed photograph of the crew of HMAS Sydney 2 prior to her being sunk by the Kormoran in WW2

HMAS Sydney II, Names of the crew members lost

ww2, world war two, world war 2

Wooden base with circular plaque consisting of Australian and Iraqi flags, boomerang with AATTI inside and crossed swords.

Australian Army Training Team Iraq, AATTI

australian army, australian army traing team iraq, peacekeeping

Wooden plaque with SASR badge and scroll underneath

Special Air Service Regiment Australia

sasr, special air service australia, special air service regiment

Chrome model of a RAAF F35 Lightning II aircraft

RAAF Roundels, Air Force 2012 Then. Now. Always

Swagger stick consisting of a wooden rod with a brass rifle round on one end and a brass bolt(?) with a Major's Crown applied on the opposite end.

ww1, ww2, swagger stick

Brown canvas kit bag with drawstring

W.J Curry

ran, ran uniform, kit, kit bag

Small blue kit bag

uniform, kit

Bosun's Call with chain

"Aussie" Rider & Bell

ran, pipe, piping, bosun's call, boatswains call

Anzac biscuit tin containing various RAN cap ribbons, rank badges, rate badges, long service badges, specialist badges, buttons, medal ribbons, Australia flashes, HMAS Diamantina matches, HMAS CERBERUS "The Anchorage" drink coasters and RAN driver's licence

HMAS Albatross, HMAS Cerberus, HMAS Bombard, HMAS Snipe. Curry WJ POFC R/59111 on licence

ran, rank badge, rate badge, drink coaster, anchorage club, ran buttons

RAN Sailors blue collars worn with No1 and No2 uniforms

Curry/DL Skinner

navy, ran, uniform, junior sailor

MOUNTED MEDALS -: Knight Grand Cross, Knight Commander, Companion Order of St Michael & St George, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal 1914-18, Victory Medal with Oak Leaf (mid) Defence Medal, War Medal 1939-45, King George V Silver Jubilee Medal, King George VI Coronation Medal Serbian order of the White Eagle (1883-1945) Class 3.

(Various)

Metal D shaped device with one side hinged. The end opposite the hinge fits into a bracket with two holes used to fit a padlock.

The 40 mm Bofors Mk4 cartridge is used in a variety of modern armoured fighting vehicles and ships. This cartridge has been used by the Royal Australian Navy as a ship armament since the Second World War. It is also compatible with the ground mounted Bofors L60 Anti aircraft guns which were used by the Australian Army since the Second World War.

Chrome plated brass cartridge cases.

Inscribed 40 mm Mk4 Lot 888 ECC 1955. Inscribed 40 mm Mk4 Lot 248 ECC AN 1955. Inscribed 40 mm Mk4 Lot 418 MF AAN 1955.