Ribbon mounted on a small bar generally issued for wear in place of a medal when not appropriate to wear the actual medal. Ribbons are Long Service Medal and National medal. Related to Peter Stoklahsa, enlisted 1966. Refer Cat no. 7674P.

RAAF Ribbons - Dark Blue and Gold Bars. 1. Gold brass pin on back with working clip. 2. 2 pins but no studs. 3. 2 pins with a white stud in each. 4. 2 pins with a white stud in each.

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Series of cards outlining various administrative areas within a Division. Topics covered: Combat zone, Communication Zone, Rear Maintenance Area, Forward Maintenance Area, Distribution Point. Part of the "Kevin John Herdman" no. 397661 collection. See cat No. 5942P for details of his service.

Series of seven yellow coloured cards each with text printed in black type.

2. Parts of text have been highlighted in orange.

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Menu for the Reserve Command and Staff College inaugural dining night at Puckapunyal - 16th April 1983.

Folded A4 page to create a four page A5 document. Front cover has text in black type. Seven black and white diagrams of soldiers in uniform also on front cover. Text on inside pages in capitalized black type. Back page is blank.

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3rd Division Staff Officers Training Course - Field Firing Exercise - 22nd May 1973. Question and answer document. Part of the "Kevin John Herdman" No. 397661 collection. See Cat No. 5942P for details of his service.

Multipage document on both A4 and foolscap paper. Cover sheet has text in black type with handwritten details in red and blue ink. Foolscap sized pages are lined and contain handwritten detail in blue ink. Remaining A4 pages are on green coloured paper with text in black type. Pages are stapled on top LHC.

Various comments, answers and anecdotes on pages in red and blue ink.

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This is a collection of three photographs taken at the Army Headquarters Survey Regiment, Fortuna Villa, Bendigo, circa 1950s to 1960s. Personnel are not unidentified.

This is a collection of three group photographs taken at the Army Headquarters Survey Regiment, Fortuna Villa, Bendigo, circa 1950s to 1960s. The photographs were printed on photographic paper and are part of the Army Survey Regiment’s Collection. They were scanned at 300 dpi. .1) - Photo, black and white, 1950s. Group photo of unidentified personnel by Fortuna’s lake. .2) - Photo, black and white, 1950s. Group photo of unidentified personnel at a wind up party. .3) - Photo, black and white, 1960s. Group photo of unidentified personnel by Fortuna’s lake.

Personnel are not identified. Photo .2P. is annotated ‘Wind up party’.

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3rd Division Staff Officers Course - Quiz Nos. 1-5 and 7. Date: June 1972 to March 1973. Part of the "Kevin John Herdman" no. 397661 collection. See Cat No. 5942P for details of his service.

Collection of multipage documents with printing in black type on one side of each page. Pages of each document stapled on top LHC. A.4, foolscap and quarto sized pages on green coloured paper.

Handwritten answers and anecdotes on each document in red, blue and black ink.

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3rd Division Officers Training Course - Military Symbols - Exercises 1-4. Dates: 1971 and 1972.

Collection of four multipage documents on green and cream coloured paper. Printing on one side of each page in black type. handwritten answers and anecdotes in blue and red ink. Pages have two holes punched on LHS for inclusion in a ring binder.

Various handwritten anecdotes on paper in blue and red ink.

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Documents consist of question and answer exercises related to Officer training - 3rd Division Staff Officers Courses. date range: May 1970 and June 1972.

Collection of printed and handwritten documents on foolscap and A4 paper. Text on printed documents is in black type. Handwritten text in red and blue ink. Document stapled on top LHC. Holes punched along LHS for inclusion in a ring binder.

Various handwritten comments in black and red ink and pencil.

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This is a collection of five photographs taken at the Army Headquarters Survey Regiment, Fortuna Villa, Bendigo, circa 1950s to 1960s. Appearing in photo .3P is MAJ Edward Anderson MBE, who served from 1942 to 1977 and reached the rank of LTCOL. LT Frank Thorogood SB St J. served from 1960 to 1981. He reached the rank of LTCOL and was the CO of the Army Survey Regiment from 1980 to 1981. CAPT W. Greer’s service history is unknown. Appearing in photo .5P is MAJ Nolan, who served from 1939 to 1975. He was promoted to LTCOL and was the CO of the Army Headquarters Survey Regiment from 1965 to 1969. He was subsequently promoted to COL and was the Director of Military Survey from 1972 to 1975.

This is a collection of five photographs taken at the Army Headquarters Survey Regiment, Fortuna Villa, Bendigo, circa 1950s to 1960s. The photographs were printed on photographic paper and are part of the Army Survey Regiment’s Collection. They were scanned at 300 dpi. .1) - Photo, black and white, 1950s. Regiment briefings by Fortuna’s lake. .2) - Photo, black and white, 1960s. Unidentified officer and civilian visitors in the Officers Mess. .3) - Photo, black and white, 1960s. L to R: MAJ Edward Anderson MBE, CAPT W. Greer and LT Frank Thorogood SB St J; in the Officers Mess. .4) - Photo, black and white, 1962. Regiment parade held in Fortuna’s grounds where the tennis and basketball courts were later developed. .5) - Photo, black and white, 1960s. MAJ John Nolan (centre) with unidentified civilian visitors.

Personnel were identified in photos .3P and .5P. The date is annotated on photo .4P.

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These two photographs were taken at Bones Day, an annual sports competition between the Army Survey Regiment and the RAAF School of Radio in 1969. The two units took turns each year to host the event and on this occasion was held at the RAAF School of Radio, Laverton. The day competition usually comprised basketball, cross country, golf, sailing, squash, softball, tennis, touch football, rifle shooting, tug-of-war and volleyball. The “big bone” trophy comprising a large bone from a beast housed inside a wooden framed glass case, was awarded to the winner of the day competition. The evening competition often included darts, carpet bowls, hookey, quoits and billiards/snooker. The “little bone” (a mounted chicken bone) was the consolation trophy awarded to the winner of the evening competition. The 3-hour bus trip for the visiting unit on their return was typically very raucous. The history of the Bones Day competition is best described in the booklet titled - Bones of Contention Souvenir Program. 1965. Refer to Item 6267. The winner of the two trophies in 1969 is not known. MAJ Donald Ridge was probably on this occasion was the 2IC of the Army Headquarters Survey Regiment, He was subsequently promoted to the rank of LTCOL was the CO of the unit from 1972 to 1973; and continued as the CO of the renamed Army Survey Regiment from 1974 to 1975. He served from 1946 to 1975.

These two photographs were taken at Bones Day, an annual sports competition between the Army Survey Regiment the RAAF School of Radio in 1969. The photographs were printed on photographic paper and are part of the Army Survey Regiment’s Collection. They were scanned at 300 dpi. .1) - Photo, black & white, 1969. L to R: Unidentified CO or representative from the RAAF School of Radio, MAJ Don Ridge. .2) - Photo, black & white, 1969. L to R: MAJ Don Ridge, unidentified CO or representative from the RAAF School of Radio.

.1P to .9P – no annotations

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Material labels that were sewn on as shoulder patches to signify nationality of Service people. Belonged to Peter Stoklahsa who enlisted 1966. Refer Cat no. 7674P for details.

Material labels with; 1. & 2. Khaki green labels with Australia embroidered on top. Material is in a loop. Australia colour is dark blue. 3. Light blue label loop as above. Name also in dark blue.

"Australia" embroidered into one side.

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1. to 4. RACT ARES 3MD NEWS. 1. May 1985. 2. June 1985. 3. July 1985. 4. August 1985. Part of the "Kevin John Herdman" No. 397661 collection. See Cat No. 5942P for details of his service.

1, 2, 3. A4 sized single page document with text in black type. Printing on both sides of page. RACT Insignia on top LHC. 4. A4 sized two page document. Text in black type. printing on one side of each page. Pages stapled on top LHC. RACT insignia on top LHC of page one.

4. Handwritten in pencil on top RHC of page one: "MAJ. HERDMAN".

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RAAF full size badge uniform Hat Cap beret. Worn on the cap to signify the branch of the services. Belongs to "Peter Stoklahsa". Enlisted 1966 refer Cat No. 7674P.

Gold circular Insignia. Circle of Golden Wattle with a crown on top. The centre filled with the letters of "RAAF". On the back attached 2 metal pins and 2 metal studs to pin to hat.

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1. & 2. Tabulated planning guides for daily use of Class 3, Sup (Tonne). Part of the "Kevin John Herdman" No. 397661, collection. See catalogue No. 5942P.

1. & 2. Quarto sized multi page documents with pages stapled in top LHC. Holes punched on LHS for placement in a ring binder. printing on one side of each page in black.

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RAAF Insignia to indicate part of service the member was in. Relates to Peter Stoklahsa, enlisted 1966. Refer to Cat No. 7674P.

Six RAAF wing Insignia of two sizes (3 each). Gold metal raised wing eagles with crown on top. Metal pins on back.

Inscribed on back "Stokes- Melb".

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'Maj. R.M. Shadforth'

1. THIS IS AN OFFICER'S PATTERN KHAKI JACKET. IT HAS FOUR POCKETS. IT HAS A 50MM WIDE BELT OF SAME MATERIAL. THE BUTTONS ARE DARKENED. THE BUTTON MOTIF IS AUSTRALIAN MILITARY FORCES. ON THE COLLARS ARE DARKENED RISING SUN BADGES ON THE EPPAULETTES ARE THE RANK BADGES OF A LT.COLONEL. There is a semi detached ribbon Bar on the left breast - War Medal 1939-45. Australian Service Medal Efficiency Decoration. 2. Trousers, long Khaki, same material as jacket. Button up fly buttons - Khaki Bakelite. 3. Peak cap, Australian leather strap with Infantry Corps Badge.

Jacket - on the label inside jacket is docket 3198, Jan 13 1942. Factory No. 2853. Name Maj. R.M. Shadforth. Jacket - Officer Khaki Drill - 38 Batt.

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1. This is a coloured map. It's scale is 1.250,000 - called a jpoint operations graphic. It covers the North side of East Timor. Dili is in the centre. Its shows 4 Islands to the north of Timor. It shows Savu Fea, Ombai Strait, Wetar Strait. On bottom left of map it shows Batheade and the start of the New Border. Map - Series 159. Sheet 5C- 51-4. Edition 3-GSGS. 2. This is a coloured map. Its scale is 1.250,000 called a joint Operations Graphic. It manly covers West Timor. It shows Savu Sea in North and Timor Sea on south side. Series 1501. Sheet SC 51.7. Edition 3-GSGS. 3. This a coloured map. It's scale is 1.250,000. Joint operations graphic. This map shows the south side of East Timor and the Timor Sea. This map shows a highlighted New border. The major towns on South coast are KAMFNASA, BETANO. Map series 1501. Sheet SC 51-8. Edition 3 GSGS.

1. Has highlighted "7 BSG" on coast. All maps show East Timor border highlighted in pink.

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1. 'Exercise Micro Log'. Third Training Group, Reserve Command and Staff College, MILOPS Wing. 2. Exercise 'Mini Log.' Part of the Kevin John Herdman, No.397661 collection. See Catalogue No.5942P for details of his service.

1. Multipage document on A4 sized paper. Text on one side of each page in black. Pages are cream in colour and stapled together on top LHC. 2. Multipage document on pink coloured A4 paper, Text on one side of each page in black. Pages stapled together on top LHC.

2. Handwritten on top RHC of first page; MASTER 81, Sec attached sheets.

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Insignias worn as part of the uniform to indicative. Division of Service. In this case the RAAF. Belongs to Peter T. Stoklahsa who joined in 1966. Refer Cat No. 7674P.

Two identical RAAF Airforce Insignia's uplifted eagle wings and a crown bolted on to wing shaped plate. All gold in colour and connected each by 3 threaded small bolts.

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Shoulder boards worn on the uniform to indicate status within the service. Part of uniform of Peter T. Stoklahsa. Joined RAAF 1966. Refer Cat No. 7674P

Pair of identical dark blue shoulder boards. Dark blue cloth covering a hard centre. Shaped rectangular with point at end. On back is attached soft brown leather. On front two badges attached by pins. First is Air Force wings with spread wings and crown on top and second is badge of Commonwealth of Australia.

"AUSTRALIA" shown on the Commonwealth Emblem.

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Permanent name tag supplied to Officers for their posting. Refer to Cat No. 7674P for service details.

Small silver name tag with Officers name on front in blue writing engraved into surface. Two pin studs on the back and tiny engraved name of supplier.

On front name "STOKLAHSA". On back inscribe garbled "Swann & Hudson - Frankston".

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Not clear whose Army. Hulse Company made leather belts in Aust.

1. GREEN ENAMEL WATER BOTTLE. THE CAP IS A STEEL ONE WITH A "BAYONET" LUG. A SMALL STEEL CHAIN HOLDS CAP TO BOTTLE. THIS IS SMALLER THAN STANDARD BRITISH PATTERN. 2. CARRIER LEATHER WITH STRAP. THE STRAPS AROUND BOTTLE ARE 25MM WIDTH. THE SHOULDER STRAP IS 50 MM WIDE. LEATHER IS BROWN. THE 50 MM STRAP HAS A BRASS ADJUSTING BUCKLE.

The Broad belt has several: Holden (?) (FRE) 1913. The name "HULSE" is stamped twice on the belt strap.

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This is a set of three photographs of an Open Day held at the Army Headquarters Survey Regiment, Fortuna Villa, Bendigo, circa 1960s. Although most of the photos were taken outdoors, a technical tour may have been conducted through the production areas of the unit. It is likely the band performing next to Fortuna’s lake in photo .3P was the 3rd Military District Band.

This is a set of three photographs of an Open Day held at the Army Headquarters Survey Regiment, Bendigo c1960s. The photographs were printed on photographic paper and are part of the Army Survey Regiment’s Collection. They were scanned at 300 dpi. .1) & .2) - Photo, black and white, 1960s. Unidentified civilian visitors. .3) - Photo, black and white, 1960s. The 3rd Military District Band, unidentified civilian visitors.

.1P to .3P – no annotations

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This is a set of eight photographs of Defence Force Service Medal presentations by LTCOL Peter Eddy, the Commanding Officer of the Army Survey Regiment, Fortuna, Bendigo on the 8th of November 1982. On this occasion the Defence Force Service Medal was presented to LT Keys (ARES), SGT Alan Timcke (ARES), SSGT L. Davidson and WO2 Kevin MacQuire for 15 years of efficient remunerated service in the Australian Army. LTCOL Peter Eddy was the CO of the Army Svy Rgt from 1981 to 1982. The photos were taken next to the flagpole in Fortuna Villa’s front garden.

This is a set of eight photographs of Defence Force Service Medal presentations by the Commanding Officer of the Army Survey Regiment, Fortuna, Defence Force Service Medal Bendigo on the 8th of November 1982. The photographs were printed on photographic paper and are part of the Army Survey Regiment’s Collection. They were scanned at 300 dpi. .1) & .2) - Photo, black and white, 1982. L to R: CO LTCOL Peter Eddy presents the Defence Force Service Medal to LT Keys (ARES). .3) & 4) - Photo, black and white, 1982. L to R: CO LTCOL Peter Eddy presents the Defence Force Service Medal to SGT Alan Timcke (ARES). .5) & .6) - Photo, black and white, 1982. L to R: CO LTCOL Peter Eddy presents the Defence Force Service Medal to SSGT L. Davidson. .7) & .8) - Photo, black and white, 1982. L to R: CO LTCOL Peter Eddy presents the Defence Force Service Medal to WO2 Kevin MacQuire.

.1P to .14P – no annotations

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This is a set of nine photographs of Defence Force Service Medal presentations by the Chief of the General Staff (CGS) Lieutenant General Sir Donald Dunstan AC, KBE, CB; at the Army Survey Regiment, Fortuna, Bendigo on the 5th of June 1979. The photos were taken next to the flagpole in Fortuna Villa’s front garden. Upon retirement from the Army in 1982, Lieutenant General Sir Donald Dunstan AC, KBE, CB; was appointed to the position of Governor of South Australia from 1982 to 1991. On this occasion the CGS presented the Defence Force Service Medal to WO2 Alex Cairney, WO1 Bob Mason and WO2 Ken Slater for 15 years of efficient remunerated service in the Australian Army. It is likely the unidentified UK Exchange senior NCO was the recipient of the UK Army’s equivalent service medal. Other key staff appearing in these photos are LTCOL Bob Skitch was the CO of the Army Svy Rgt from 1976 to 1980 and WO1 Aub Harvey, who was RSM from 1976 to 1982. MAJ Don Swiney MBE was later promoted to LTCOL and was CO of the Army Svy Rgt from 1985 to 1987. He was subsequently promoted to Colonel and was Director of the Royal Australian Survey Corp from November 1988 to January 1991, and the honorary position as Colonel Commandant from January 1993 to January 1996. See item 6034.14P for photos of the CGS’s tour through the production areas of the Army Svy Rgt.

This is a set of nine photographs of Defence Force Service Medal presentations by the Chief of the General Staff (CGS) at the Army Survey Regiment, Fortuna, Bendigo on the 5th of June 1979. The photographs were printed on photographic paper and are part of the Army Survey Regiment’s Collection. They were scanned at 300 dpi. .1) - Photo, black and white, 1979. L to R: RSM WO1 Aub Harvey, CAPT Don Maskew, CGS LTGEN General Sir Donald Dunstan AC, KBE, CB; MAJ Don Swiney MBE, CO LTCOL Bob Skitch. .2) - Photo, black and white, 1979. Foreground L to R: CO LTCOL Bob Skitch, MAJ Don Swiney MBE, CGS LTGEN General Sir Donald Dunstan AC, KBE, CB; CAPT Don Maskew. Background L to R: WO2 Ken Slater, WO2 Alex Cairney, WO1 Bob Mason, unidentified UK Exchange senior NCO. .3) - Photo, black and white, 1979. L to R: WO2 Ken Slater, WO2 Alex Cairney, WO1 Bob Mason, unidentified UK Exchange senior NCO. .4) & .5) - Photo, black and white, 1979. L to R: WO2 Ken Slater, CGS LTGEN General Sir Donald Dunstan AC, KBE, CB; CAPT Don Maskew, MAJ Don Swiney MBE, CO LTCOL Bob Skitch. .6) - Photo, black and white, 1979. L to R: RSM WO1 Aub Harvey, unidentified UK Exchange senior NCO, , CGS LTGEN General Sir Donald Dunstan AC, KBE, CB; MAJ Don Swiney MBE, CO LTCOL Bob Skitch, unidentified aide de camp officer. .7) - Photo, black and white, 1979. L to R: RSM WO1 Aub Harvey, WO2 Alex Cairney, CAPT Don Maskew, LTGEN General Sir Donald Dunstan AC, KBE, CB; MAJ Don Swiney MBE, CO LTCOL Bob Skitch, unidentified aide de camp officer, unidentified photographer. .8) - Photo, black and white, 1979. L to R: RSM WO1 Aub Harvey, CAPT Don Maskew, WO1 Bob Mason, LTGEN General Sir Donald Dunstan AC, KBE, CB; MAJ Don Swiney MBE, CO LTCOL Bob Skitch, unidentified aide de camp officer, unidentified RAAF officer, MAJ Peter Eddy. .9) - Photo, black and white, 1979. L to R: WO1 Bob Mason, WO2 Ken Slater, RSM WO1 Aub Harvey, WO2 Alex Cairney, unidentified UK Exchange senior NCO.

.1P to .14P – no annotations

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