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The letter to Mr O.W.Williams relates to his son Walter Williams No 1442 AIF, KIA. Refer cat No 4342P for his service details also Cat No 1859P for photo and medals.
Envelope, “On His Majesty’e Service”, light brown colour, red stamp RH corner, all print and agrees in black type/print, item has been stamped four times.
Addressed to “Mr O.W.Williams 323 Lyttleton Terrace Bendigo Vic”
1. Pattern 37, shoulder straps and belt. All have brass buckles. The outer surfaces have a light green dye. 2. Water bottle, British pattern, with wool covering, cork and string attached.
Shoulder harness has 3/92464. Belt has 3/92464. Swatton C.J.
post ww2, 38th bn, webbing, passchendaele barracks trust
1. Khaki cotton safari jacket. Four pockets, Four brown bakelite buttons, shoulders have two badges each: - Red curved cloth badge with words "Northern Victoria Regiment". The other badge is square red cotton with Rising Sun, crossed swords and roman numerals III. 2. Hat - Khaki fur felt. No badge.
1. Written on label is 3/92404 - Swatton C.J.
post ww2, 38th bn, passchendaele barracks trust
Bendigo Health publication. "Commemoration booklet celebrating the contributions made by Bendigo's doctors and nurses during the first World War".
Soft cover book. Cover, cardboard with adhered paper cover. White and red print on front and back covers. Illustrated front - black and white group photograph of eight nurses in uniform and one Doctor in uniform, with red colour poppy flower middle right. Back - black and white photograph of 150 years sign on brick building wall. 41 pages, cut, plain, white paper. Illustrated in black and white and colour, group photographs, awards, memorabilia and sketches.
books, history, ww1, bendigo
Title and List of Band Members. "38th BATTALION, NORTHERN VICTORIAN REGIMENT BAND 1955" Back row L. to R.: J. GRIFFITHS, ........... ............, L. FRANK, E. STANLEY, K. HOCKING. Second back row: J. DORBIE, J. BOLAND, A. CARTER. Third back row: A. SWIFT (BAND MASTER), L. PHAIR, W. ALLEN, A. TRAYES. Third front row: I. DEAUROGH, R. TREVASKIS, M. McDONALD, A. BISHOP, R. SWIFT, R. MITCHELL. Second front row: N. MILLAR, N. MARCHINGO, L. ELLIS, M. LAMBERT, R. CHRISTIE. Front row: H. MEEK, A. THOMPSON, J. RIPPER, G. WILKINSON, F. GILBERT, V. GREGOR, K. JINKS - DRUM MAJOR"
Photograph, black and white on paper, a group photograph of a Regimental Band on parade, standing on grass. Cloth insignia - red background with white embroidered lettering above photograph. List of band members - black ink type written on white card below photograph. Mount - double mounted, exterior dark red colour cardboard, inner cream colour cardboard. Frame - timber with brown varnish finish, glass front and cardboard backing.
Cloth Insignia Lettering "NORTHERN VICTORIAN REGIMENT".
passchendaele barracks trust, framed accessories, photograph, 38th battalion, regiment band
List of soldiers below photograph - black ink pen in copperplate style. "Back Row, Left to Right: Capt. G.V. Phillipson, Capt. R.H. Gaze/ Centre Row: Lieut. S.H. White, Capt. K.A. Evans, Maj. C.E. Lee, Comd. Officer Lt-col. P.M. Shanahan, Capt. J.F.N. Kearne, Capt. W.H. Arthur, / Chaplain Fabian/ Kneeling: Capt. F.S. Wenbon, Capt. F.S. Smith, Lieut. I.V. Ham, Capt. H.R.C. Rarnard, Capt. T.S. Dave, Lieut. J.E. Prentice, Lieut. M.V. Bolitho."
Photograph - black and white on paper, an informal group of soldiers, standing and kneeling with, corrugated iron building in the background. Battalion nameplate above photograph and list of soldiers below photograph. Black ink pen handwritten on beige coloured card. Mount - cardboard, off white colour. Frame - timber with brown varnish finish, glass front and cardboard backing.
Battalion nameplate - black ink pen, handwritten in copperplate style. "38th Infantry Battalion/ The Northern Victorian Regiment/ May-June 1949 Annual Camp/ Puckapunyal".
passchendaele barracks trust, framed accessories, photograph, 38th inf battn
From back cover- "FROM THE BOER WAR 1900/ TO EAST TIMOR 2000/ MILDURA WAS THERE! / A HISTORY OF SERVICE IN WAR & PEACE."
Soft Cover Book. Cover - cardboard with adhered paper cover with gloss finish. Red colour print on front, spine and back cover. Illustrated, front colour photograph of a building entrance - "MILDURA RSL". Back - colour photograph of a stained glass memorial window. 205 pages, cut, plain white paper. Illustrated black and white and colour photographs, portraits and cartoons. Commissioned by the "MILDURA RSL SUB-BRANCH INCORPORATED".
books, history, mildura rsl sub branch
Brown leather revolver holder, with attached lather shoulder strap. There is a flap that holds in pistol, by using a 25mm small strap onto a brass lug.
Written inside the holster are three words - Sgt XX Dan ELLERTON.
ww2, pistol, accessory, passchendaele barracks trust
Shirt and trousers combination made of dark blue, light blue, beige and brown colour in stripes, cotton fabric. Cream colour, plastic buttons. Cream colour drawstring. 1. Shirt with long sleeves with no cuffs, collar, one front pocket and placket front, with buttons. Manufacturers white cotton label inside back of collar. 2. Trousers, long legs with drawstring at waist. 3. Manufacturers label, lightweight cardboard, previously sewn to shirt. Black and red print with purple stamp information. Also handwritten information, grey lead pencil.
Manufacturers information- 1. Blue and red embroidered details "GUARANTEED/DEFIANCE/BRAND". 2. Lightweight cardboard details "MENS AND BOYS/ Pyjamas/ for/ SERVICE and COMFORT/ Distinctive/ Cloth/ Defiance/ Exclusive/ Designs/ RENOWNED/THROUGHOUT AUSTRALIA/ NO./ SIZE." Purple stamp "100/ O.S." Grey lead pencil "3 D/-/ 16/6". 3. Reverse side of label - handwritten grey lead pencil. "I am a refined type of/ gal desiring a boy friend/ if you would write I shall/ be only to pleased to answer/ I am 18 (1941)/ Norma Poulton/ 96 Flinders Street/ 4th Floor/ Melbourne" The handwritten note and pair of pyjamas were sent to an unknown soldier serving during World War Two.
clothing, pyjamas, ww2
History of the Eighth Army from Sept 41 - Jan 43. Covered it's glory years of defeating the Axis Forces in North Africa.
Well worn Magazine, Titled "The 8th Army". Picture of British Soldier on front smiling and picture of 3 soldiers on back in an armoured vehicle in a desert scene. Contents covered the actions of The 8th Army in the battles of North Africa.
Titled "The Eighth Army" Inside written "J. Reeves, 19 Alphinall St. B/Head, Cheshire"
8th army, north africa, ww2, magazine
Magazine was issued by British Govt to give history of the R.A.C., starts with invention of tank in WW1, it's development and actions in WW2.
72 page magazine, dark brown cover with image of a soldiers head protruding out of the top of an armoured vehicle wearing ear phones.
Titled "The First Official Account of The Royal Armoured Corps" in red. At bottom "Through mud and blood to green fields beyond" in green.
rac, history, book, ww2
Book was used by ground forces to identify various German aircraft in WW2.
Brown hardcover book bound by boot lace going through 2 studs on front and 4 studs on back. Pink cover with writing in back. Inside pictures and descriptions of various German aircraft.
Marked on front;- "For Official Use Only". "Recognition handbook of German Aircraft" "Air Ministry". "Not to be taken into the Air".
book, ww2, aircraft identification, german planes
When Norway surrendered in 1940, citizens in overseas locations banded together to form a volunteer force. It was eventually officially recognised and grew to be an effective fighting force in the taking back of Norway.
Dark cover magazine with picture of soldier on front with an arctic snow background with several grounded gliders behind him. Arctic scene going over to the back. Contents contain pictures and descriptions of establishment of free Norway Forces and their growth as a viable fighting force.
Headed "Arctic War - Norway's Role on the Northern Front."
ww2, magazine, norway resistence
1. Battle dress jacket, khaki wool, cloth badges of Lt.Colonel on shoulders, 2 badges Northern Victorian Regiment and red 3rd Division badge - crossed swords. Two breast pockets. 2. Shirt, cotton/polyester, khaki, short sleeve. 3. Tie, polyester, khaki. 4. Trousers, woollen, khaki. One rear pocket, two side pockets. Khaki plastic buttons. 5. Belt, webbing pattern 37. Colour is faint green with brass fittings,
post ww2, 38 bn, nvr, passchendaele barracks trust
"Herbert Rex Wills" Reg. No.342872. Service details. Refer Cat No. 5231.3.
1. Jacket, Khaki colour wool/ polyester fabric, service dress style, no buttons. Collar, shoulder epaulettes, four front pockets, top with concealed buttonhole and two metal press studs on flap, lower button hole on flap. Sleeve Insignia Australian Coat of Arms embroidered on khaki patch, gold green, blue, red, black and white thread for Warrant Officer First Class. grey colour polyester fabric lining with manufactureres white cotton label inside left. 2. Belt, Khaki colour, wool/polyester fabric with holes and gold colour plastic buckle. Leather strap and button belt keeper. 3. Trousers, khaki colour wool/ polyester fabric, service dress style with fob pocket, two side pockets and one back pocket. Green colour polyester fabric waist and pocket lining with manufacturers white cotto label inside, on back pocket.
1,&,3. All print illegible.
uniform, army, service dress, rex willis
Refers to the service of Lt.Col. "Roy Shadforth".
1. Red waist jacket, white collars and white cuffs. 38 BN. R.V.R. Badge (Gold) on collars. Epaulettes show gold Lt.Col. badges and gold A.M.F. buttons. It has one interior pocket. 2. Red sleeveless vest. 4 brass (Gold) buttons, AMF motif, lined with a faint light cotton. 2 exterior pockets. 3. Shirt, short sleeved - off white. polyester cotton, 6 clear buttons, one breast pocket. 4. Black bow tie with plastic mount. 5. Trousers, woollen, black. Red pin stripe on outside legs. Lined with same cotton as vest. Straps at bottom of legs to hook up under feet.
1. Written inside one arm pit is Shadforth. 2. Written inside vest is Shadforth. 5. Written on trouser pocket is Shadforth.
post ww2, cmf, uniform, roy shadforth, passchendaele barracks trust
"Herbert Rex WILLIS" Reg No. 342872 Service Details. Refer Cat No. 5231.3
1. Jacket - Khaki colour, wool serge fabric, Battle dress style, belted at the waist with metal buckle and brown plastic buttons. Collar, shoulder epaulettes, two front pockets with concealed button down flap and sleeve cuffs. Shoulder insignia - with yellow lettering - "ROYAL AUSTRALIAN ELECTRICAL & MECHANICAL ENGINEERS". Rank insignia on sleeves - brown, white and red, - Warrant Officer Second Class. Service Ribbons above left pocket L-R, Vietnam Campaign Medal. Long Service Medal, South Vietnamese Medal with clasp "60-". Light khaki colour cotton twill fabric lining. Manufacturers white cotton twill fabric label - inside on left pocket lining. 2. Lanyard - dark blue colour cotton cord with knots.
1. Manufacturers information on label - black ink print "REGIMENTAL NO./ NAME", Red ink print "M.TX/IZE 5". On pocket lining - purple ink "D^D/ MADE IN AUSTRALIA/ 1954. On collar lining - handwritten, black ink pen "WILLIS" .
uniform, army, battle dress, rex willis
The Wrangler was a magazine issued during WW2 in Western Australia with proceeds going to W.A. Prisoners of War. The magazine contained stories, jokes, poems etc and were mainly contributed by readers. The readers seem to be mainly from an industry factory most likely in armaments.
Small 16 page magazine stapled together on cream coloured paper. On top is a picture of a wreath with two bullet shells making up a "V". Titled "The Wrangler" and has Vol No. date and price. Contents were written in black and were message to readers gossip on workers, social news, poems and general news.
Titled "The Wrangler".
the wrangler, book, home front, ww2
A book of poems written by Tarlton Rayment at end of WW2.
94 Page book of Poems and Drawings. Black writing on cover and faded picture of an eagle in flight. Book faded cream colour with front and back having a red outline. Inside the front cover a message of appreciation and then 7 pages of subscribers. Contents include a detailed prelude and then a series of poems, some with accompanying illustrations.
Titled "Eagles and Earthlings - a metrical tribute to Aircrews in War". Tarlton Rayment (Author).
poems, aircrews, book
"W.J. BERTUCH" - Service details - Refer Cat No. 1664.2
Letter - beige colour paper with black and blue print business letterhead, black ink type written letter and blue ink pen, handwritten signature. Letter has been folded. This is a "To Whom it May Concern" letter written on behalf of W.J. Bertuch, supporting his late arrival at camp after leave.
Letterhead with black and blue print. "GEO. R. INNES & SONS/ 411-417 HARGREAVES STREET, BENDIGO TELEPHONE 3 0574 (3 lines) P.O. BOX 74/ AUTOMOTIVE REPAIR SPECIALISTS NEW & USED CARS" Signature in blue ink pen "C.T. Blake" .
correspondence, letter, w j bertuch
1. Jacket, Khaki Officers pattern jacket, four pockets, dark AMF metal buttons. Rising Sun Badges on collars. Rank Lt.Colonel Badge. On shoulder has felt Royal Victorian Regiment. 2. Shirt - Khaki, 2 pockets, longe sleeved. 3. Tie - wool, brown. 4. Peaked cap - khaki. Darkened Rising Sun badge on front.
Jacket - no name., Shirt has texta name - HENNEQUIN 3203681 Tie - no marks.
post ww2, cmf, 38 bn, passchendaele barracks trust
Eaglehawk RSL Ladies Auxiliary. Refer Cat No 8111 for their Honor board also 8110.
Dark timber frame with gold edgeing with B & W photo inside a white card inset, separate card inset with details. Shows 36 ladies seated and standing with 2 on the floor central.
"Eaglehawk RSL Ladies Auxiliary 1952"
brsl, smirsl, ehrsl, auxiliary
The Bendigo & District Servicemen's Club became the Bendigo District RSL Sub Branch Inc in the year 2000 hence the difference in the name titles on the plaques. Refer Cat No 8073P
Light coloured timber frame with 3 plaques different colours, shapes and sizes. 1. Top plaque re the opening of the Bendigo & District Servicemen's Club in Havilah Road Bendigo on 19.12.1979. 2. Centre plaque re stage 2 re development of the above building on 18.12.1994. 3. Bottom plaque re the re development of the Bendigo District RSL Entertainment Complex on 27.7.2014.
brsl, smirsl, bdsc, bdrslinc, plaques
"W.J. BERTUCH" for service details Refer Cat No. 1664.2.
1. Shirt - Khaki colour cotton/polyester long sleeve with shoulder epaulettes and brown plastic buttons. Two front pockets with button down flaps. Gold colour metal badge "AUSTRALIA" - on right epaulette. Manufacturers white cotton fabric label inside back below collar and bottom of shirt. 2. Trousers - khaki colour wool/polyester fabric. Service dress style with fob pocket, two side pockets, one back pocket with concealed button down flap. Brown plastic buttons and metal fly zip. 3. Belt - light brown colour nylon webbing, service dress style with black colour metal slide buckle.
Manufacturers information on labels in black ink print. 1. Top - "CLASS - 8405/ 66-017-2261/ REGIMENTAL NO./ NAME". Handwritten black ink pen "VS38". Bottom "MACHINE WASHABLE/ DO NOT BOIL/ DRIP DRY/ WARM IRON/ SALCO/ VICTORIA/ 1966. Handwritten black ink pen "VS38". 2. Rt side label 'REGIMENTAL NO./ NAME". Left side label "Dry Clean only/ Repress on original crease/ use damp cloth or medium/ TO HOT STEAM IRON/ Mending patch attached." Handwritten - black ink pen "VS38". 3. Black ink stamp - "CGCF D^D 1957? 0108/ 5499".
uniform, army, service dress, wj bertuch
"W.J.BERTUCH" SERVICE DETAILS - REFER CAT NO. 1664.2.
1. Jacket - khaki colour, wool fabric, Battle dress style, belted at waist with metal buckle and brown plastic buttons. Collar, shoulder epaulettes, two front pockets with button down flap and sleeve cuffs. Shoulder insignia, white on red lettering "ROYAL AUSTRALIAN REGIMENT". Light khaki cotton twill fabric pocket lining. Manufacturers white fabric cotton labels. - Left pocket lining. Handwritten information. 2. Trousers - khaki colour wool fabric, Battle dress style, with two side pockets, two back pockets with concealed button down flap, one side leg pocket with concealed button down flap, button down belt loops on waist band, five button fly. Brown plastic buttons. Light khaki colour cotton twill lining to waist band and pockets. Manufacturers white cotton label, back waistband lining. Handwritten information. 3. Braces - type known as "POLICE AND FIREMEN". Set of cotton, flat elastic braces with leather button attachments for trousers. Stripes on elastic are brown, beige, blue, black and grey in colour. Metal slides for adjustment to wearers size.
1. & 2. Manufacturers information on labels. 1. Tw labels - black ink print - "Regimental NO./ NAME". Red ink print "M.T.X./ SIZE 3". Third cotton label - black ink print - all print indecipherable. Handwritten information - blue ink pen "PTE W.J. BERTUCH" 2. Black ink print "J. WILSON PTY LTD/ 1953/ SIZE 118/ MADE IN AUSTRALIA/ REGIMENTAL NO. / NAME". BLACK INK STAMP "?? - RO-SET" Handwritten information, blue ink pen "BERTUCH/ 59060". 3. Stamped on metal adjustment slides 'POLICE AND FIREMEN". Black ink stamp on leather F.B.??/ ^/ 1966/38.
uniform, army, battle dress, w.j. bertuch
Box would contain a belt of .303 ammunition for a Vickers machine gun - one belt of 250 rounds. Yellow lining included to make the box gas tight to avoid ammunition being corroded.
Metal box with double hinged lid. Two leather handles rivetted to each side of the box. Two leather straps on one end for fastening. Inside of lid lined with yellow coloured felt padding. Box originally painted dark green.
Stamped on opposite end to fastener: "RPL" above a circle.
ammunition box, vickers machine gun, ww2
Jacket belongs to "DOHERTY Geoffrey" NX 73701. 2/6 Armoured Regiment Trousers - no name.
1. Army Jacket, Khaki, woollen, 4 breast pockets. Four darkened metal buttons in centre. Rising Sun Badges on Collar - ACMF colour patch on shoulder, Tank unit. Gray felt backing, Sergeant's stripes. There are two holes on each epaulette for badge mounting. 2. Trousers, khaki woollen, these are NOT WW2. Long trousers, drab olive plastic buttons. 3. WW2 pattern belt webbing. It has been painted white - brass fittings.
1. Inside is written NX 7301 DOHERTY G. 2. Nil 3. ABBOTT written inside.
uniform, ww2, army, passchendaele barracks trust
Item used to clean the barrel of an SLR (Self Loading Rifle).
Metal rod tied to a rope. Rope has two loops incorporated. Loop in middle and loop in opposite end of metal rod.
slr, pull through, kevin john herdman
1. Jacket, khaki colour, wool/polyester fabric, service dress style with gold colour plastic buttons with metal shank and split rings. Buttons have raised emblem RAEME. Collar, shoulder epaulettes, four front pockets, top two with buttons and two metal press studs on flap, lower button down flap. Two lapel badges - metal RAEME. Rank insignia patch on sleeves - crown - Warrant Officer 2nd class. Green colour polyester fabric lining with white cotton manufacturers label. 2. Trousers, khaki colour, wool/polyester fabric, service dress style with fob pocket, two side pockets and one pocket. Green colour polyester fabric lining to waist and pocket with manufacturers white cotton label inside one back pocket.
Manufacturers information on labels - black ink print. 1. & 2. "CARBONE APPAREL/ VICTORIA/ ^/ DRY CLEAN ONLY/ RE-PRESS USING IRON AND/ DAMP CLOTH OR MEDIUM/ TO HOT STEAM IRON/ CREASE UPPER HALF OF LAPEL ONLY/ SERVICE NO./ NAME" Handwritten blue ink pen "11.6.80/ ENNST G.A."
uniform, army, service dress
Books were used as references for aircraft spotter on the home front and in battle during WW2.
1. 64 page book outlining descriptions of British monoplanes. Front cover predominately black with red writing. Pictures of a plane in a search light over a city landscape. 2. 64 page book outlining descriptions of German warplane. Front cover predominately black with green writing with same background.
1. Title "AIRCRAFT IDENTIFICATION" - British. 2. Title - "AIRCRAFT IDENTIFICATION" - German.
german aircraft, british aircaft, books, ww2
Brassards were worn by Peacekeeping Forces to identify their identity. Belonged to Gary Clift R.127835 M8073771. For RAMSI was deployed as ship's company HMAS BRUNEI. For PNG was deployed from HMAS TARAKAN & BRUNEI.
1. PNG Peace Keeping Mission Brassard. Bright yellow brassard. Stitched on white Australian ensign on arm picture of dove carrying a twig overlaid over a map of Bougainville in green. Blue background. 2. RAMSI brassard for Solomon Island Peace Keeping Mission. Dark green with Australian Flag sewn onto sleeve. As is RAMSI emblem (yellow border, white dove over map os islands).
1. Embroidered "Peace" & "Peace Monitorial Group". 2. Embroidered patch "Regional Assistance Mission to Solomon Islands" and "Helpen Frew".
peace keepers, uniform, brassards, ramsi
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