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Letter from Alf Ferris to his Brother Jim and family at Terrick Terrick Victoria., Refer Cat No 4183.3P for Alf’s service details.
.1) Envelope with Rising Sun AIF Australian Comforts fund logo, Field PO stamp, passed by censor stamp, hand written in purple.
.2).3).4).5) Letter with same logo, hand written in black pencil.
.2) “Soumouses ? Near Maubeuge France 24th Jan 1919, Dear Jim & All”
RAN Winter Ceremonial Officer's Uniform - black colour wool/polyester fabric. 1. Jacket - double breasted style with six buttons, collar, one inset, left breast pocket, two inset lower pockets with flap. Collar with two lapel metal badges - gold colour - Coat of Arms, Australia. Shoulder patch - black fabric, gold lettering "AUSTRALIA". Sleeve rank insignia patch fabric - Coat of Arms Australia = Warrant Officer. Buttons - gold colour metal buttons with shank with raised emblem lettering. Queens Crown, Anchor and "AUSTRALIA". Lining - black colour, polyester cotton fabric. Two concealed pockets. 2. Trousers - with fob pocket, two inset side pockets, one inset back pocket. Belt loops nylon/metal zipper fly and metal hook closer.
Manufacturers inscription on back of buttons "STOKES & SONS/ VICTORIA"
uniform, ran
Jacket - RAN Winter Ceremonial non-commissioned Officer's Uniform. Dark navy blue colour wool fabric, double breasted with six buttons, collar, sleeves with two buttons. one inset breast pocket and two inset pockets with flap. Buttons - gold colour metal with shank, raised emblem and lettering, Kings Crown, Anchor and "AUSTRALIA". Service ribbons above breast pocket - fabric ribbon. Blue and yellow ribbon - Korea Medal. Blue and white ribbon - United Nations Medal for Korea. Black colour cotton sateen lining with white cotton strip sleeve lining.
Manufacturers inscription on back of buttons "STOKES & SONS/ MELB".
uniforms, ran, korea
Jacket - RAN winter ceremonial uniform Officers. Dark Navy Blue colour wool fabric, double breasted with six buttons, collar, sleeves with two buttons near cuff. One inset breast pocket and two inset pockets with flap. Buttons - tarnished brass metal with shank and raised emblem, Kings crown, anchor, lettering - "AUSTRALIA". Black colour cotton fabric lining, white collar. White colour fabric manufacturers label - back inside collar.
Manufacturers information - red ink print "M.TX/SIZE S".
uniforms, ran
1. Trousers issued to "D.R. Harris".
Trousers - part of the Winter Ceremonial Uniform worn by Recruit to Leading Seaman ranks RAN. Known as Bell Bottom trousers. 1. Navy blue colour wool fabric. Trousers with inset front pockets with button closer. Two layer front flap fly with numerous buttons. Buttons - black colour plastic buttons. Blue and white colour cotton ticking lining to Waistband and pockets. White colour cotton manufacturers label, back inside waistband. 2. Navy blue colour wool fabric with inset side pockets, fob pocket, back pocket with concealed button flap. Five button fly and metal hook closer. Beige colour cotton lining to waistband and pockets.
Manufacturers information - black ink print. 1. C.G.C.F./SIZE NI?/ R.A.N./ MADE IN AUSTRALIA". Also black ink stamp "D.R. HARRIS"
uniforms, ran, d r harris
2. Uniform issued to "A. Hughes".
1. Jumper - part of the Winter Ceremonial Uniform worn by Recruit to Leading Seaman ranks RAN. Also known as a Barathea or Jumper. Black colour wool fabric with square collar, V shaped front opening, long sleeves with cuffs. Two black colour plastic buttons attached at bottom of front V to attach a collar. Navy blue cotton tape (bow). White colour cotton fabric manufacturers label below back collar. 2. Shirt - also known as white flannel. Part of the Summer or Winter Ceremonial uniform worn under a black or white barathea. White colour cotton/polyester fabric - square neck with navy blue colour ribbon trim and short sleeves. White colour cotton shoulder flash with blue "AUSTRALIA" and rank insignia - blue embroidered anchor and foiled rope.
Manufacturers information - blue and red ink print. 1. Blue ink print "MADE IN AUSTRALIA". Red ink print "11". 2. Handwritten black ink pen "A. HUGHES".
uniforms, ran, a. hughes
Part of the Cooper Collection. Details of "Keith Cooper's" service 3798359. National Service, served Vietnam 12th Field Regt Light Aid detachment (LAD) 11/3/71 - 30/10/71. Signed into the regular army and served for 25 years. Discharged with the rank of WO.1 class.
Medal ribbon bar consisting of three ribbons attached to an aluminum strip. The rear has two brass clips. Medals represented L-R: Vietnam Medal, Long Service Medal, South Vietnam Campaign Medal.
cooper collection, keith cooper, vietnam war, medal ribbons, award
1. Jacket - green, wool/polyester. 4 Brass buttons on front, two hip pockets, gold Corporal stripes on arms. Buttons are for R.A.C.T. 2. Skirt - Green. It has 30mm belt loops around waist. Pleats at back. Waist held with a button and zip closer. 3. Blouse - Polyester. Two tone green stripes. Long sleeved, cuffs. It has six pearl coloured plastic buttons. 4. Hat peaked - two tone green. Pivoting frontal strap with RACT badge on front. 5. Cravat - matching two tone green stripes.
1. Inside Jacket is written "Balaam". 2. Inside shirt is written "Balaam". 3. Inside blouse is written "H.J. Balaam". 4. Inside hat is "Balaam".
wraac uniform, passchendaele barracks trust
This yearly effort was conducted from 12.11.1998 - 12.12.1998. At the bottom of each page are details re pick up and delivery of tickets and stocking. The raffle was conducted from 3 different selling points. The names on the roster are a who's who of the RSL at the time, except for two names all the sellers were WW2 era members being a list of President current, ex Presidents, Life members, Committee and notables. The hand written notes were by Jack Barnes OAM. Refer Cat No's 8130P & 8220.
Bendigo RSL Xmas stocking raffle roster, 4 pages all white, first two pages are typed in black, one is for the morning roster and one the afternoon, pages 3 & 4 are a handwritten version getting the final ready, text in blue pen with some in red. All are stapled together.
On first page in red pen, "98"
brsl, smirsl, stocking, xmas, 1998
These tickets were sold from 12.11.1996 - 13.12.1996 and drawn on 16.12.1996 with the results in the Bendigo Advertiser on 18.12.1996. The proceeds of this yearly effort was in aid of the Bendigo RSL Patriotic Building Fund. These raffles are believed to have began pre 1950 and ran until 1999. Refer Cat No's 8130P and 8221.
Book of raffle tickets, yellow colour stapled in lots of twenty, tickets are in two sections, tear off for purchaser, and but for drawing the raffle, tickets are 50 cents each, stocking value $250.00, 10,000.00 tickets, these are ticket No's 6741 - 6760
"Bendigo R.S.L. Monster Xmas Stocking"
brsl, smirsl, xmas, stocking, 1996
Receipt books Bendigo R.S.S.I.L.A. This list is by receipt numbers per book not dates. On front means hand written. 1. Receipt No's 50 - 100, on front, "7.7.27 to 3.9.27" 2. " " 451 - 500, on front, "4 January 1927 --------? " 3. " " 551 - 600, receipt No's start "26.1.27" 4. " " 601 - 650, receipt No's start, "16.2.27" 5. " " 651 - 699, on front, "651 - 700, 1.4.27 to 15.5.27". 6. " " 700 - 750, on front, "19.5.27 - 6.7.27" 7. " " 751 - 800, receipt No's start, "1.8.27" 8. " " 851 - 900, on front, " --10.27 - 16.12.27" 9. " " 900 - 950, on front, "901 - 950 - --12.27" With no 9 receipt No's 939 onwards are missing, the last date for 1927 is 31.12.27 then start 3.1.28 - 7.1.28, these are for "Subs" membership for 1928. There are two Printers, light blue binding is "Boltons print" and dark blue binding is "F.H. Parkman Printer, Arcade, Bendigo". A large amount of the receipts are for RSL Membership being 10/- (Schillings). There are many receipts to businesses and other groups, to name a few, Hall hire Various amounts, Billiards, Tomato growers, book, Bendigo Trotting Club, South Bendigo Club, Teachers Training College. The figures range from one pound one schilling - six pounds. The phone No for the Bendigo Sub Branch then was a simple "95"
Nine Receipt books, seven have front and rear card covers, two have no front cover, six have readable hand written text on the front, 3 have none, all pages are pink colour, there is a small amount of pages missing over the nine, one has quite a few missing, two have a light blue binding the rest are dark blue.
brsl, smirsl, receipt, 1927
This set of 30 black and white photographs were taken at the Army Survey Regiment’s parade rehearsal held at the Queen Elizabeth Oval, Bendigo on the 27th of June 1985. The rehearsal was for the Freedom of Entry parade held 1-2 weeks later in 1985. The exact date for the Freedom of Entry parade is not known. The Freedom of Entry to the City of Bendigo was an honour first conferred by the Bendigo City Council to the Army Survey Regiment in 1970. The Freedom of Entry parade in 1985 was the fourth time the unit exercised its right of freedom of entry. The Regiment also exercised its Freedom of Entry with anniversary parades in 1977, 1980 and 1995. Refer to items 6020.8P, 6021.25P, 6248P, 6266, 6409.2 and 6430.39P for more Army Survey Regiment Freedom of Entry photographs, documents and certificates. See item 6471.2P for photos of Lithographic Squadron taken on the same day of this parade rehearsal.
This set of 30 black and white photographs of the Army Survey Regiment (Army Svy Regt) were taken on the 27th of June 1985 at a rehearsal for the Freedom of Entry parade to the City of Bendigo, held 1-2 weeks later in 1985. The photographs are on 35mm negative film and were scanned at 96 dpi. They are part of the Army Survey Regiment’s Collection. .1) - Photo, black & white, 1985. Army Svy Regt .2) - Photo, black & white, 1985. Army Svy Regt right dress drill. .3) - Photo, black & white, 1985. Officers ready to take posts. .4) - Photo, black & white, 1985. Army Svy Regt present arms. SPR Mick Arnott in foreground. .5) - Photo, black & white, 1985. Army Svy Regt presents arms. .6) - Photo, black & white, 1985. Army Svy Regt presents arms. CAPT Neil Taylor in right foreground. .7) - Photo, black & white, 1985. In readiness for arrival of guests of honour. CO LTCOL Jorge Gruszka and CPL Nick Van Dalen in left foreground. .8) - Photo, black & white, 1985. Arrival of guests of honour. CO LTCOL Jorge Gruszka leads the salute. CPL Nick Van Dalen opening the car door. .9) - Photo, black & white, 1985. CO LTCOL Jorge Gruszka formally welcomes the guests of honour, the “Lord Mayor”, acted by SGT John Zuringer. .10) - Photo, black & white, 1985. CO LTCOL Jorge Gruszka escorts “Lord Mayor” (SGT John Zuringer) from the dais to inspect the Army Svy Regt’s squadrons. .11) - Photo, black & white, 1985. Inspection of the Army Svy Regt’s squadrons. .12) - Photo, black & white, 1985. Inspection of the Army Svy Regt’s squadrons. WO1 Dave Thompson on the far right with sword. .13) - Photo, black & white, 1985. Inspection of squadrons. L to R: CAPT Neil Taylor in foreground. 2LT Kathy Ryan, CO LTCOL Jorge Gruszka, WO1 Brian Mead, Lord Mayor” (SGT John Zuringer). Front rank: 2nd right CPL TJ Wicker, SSGT Doug Gay, Centre rank: 2nd right SPR Tracy (Parker) Ash, CPL Mark Lander. .14) - Photo, black & white, 1985. Inspection of squadrons Centre rank: L to R: SPR Robin Marshall, CPL Mark Lander, remainder unidentified. CO LTCOL Jorge Gruszka, WO1 Brian Mead, Lord Mayor” (SGT John Zuringer). Rear rank: 4th right SSGT Greg Buckingham, 3rd right SSGT Ian ‘Rock’ Thistleton, 2nd right SPR Annette Godden, 1st right SSGT Graham Ragless. .15) - Photo, black & white, 1985. L to R: “Lord Mayor” (SGT John Zuringer) and WO1 Brian Mead march past the Army Band. .16) - Photo, black & white, 1985. Army Svy Regt marches past the dias. ‘Eyes right’ salute given by CO LTCOL Jorge Gruszka. .17) - Photo, black & white, 1985. Unidentified squadron marches past the dias. ‘Eyes right’ salute given by MAJ Daryl Hockings CSM. .18) - Photo, black & white, 1985. Unidentified squadron marches past the dias. ‘Eyes right’ salute given by MAJ Rob John. .19) - Photo, black & white, 1985. Lithographic squadron marches past the dias. ‘Eyes right’ salute given by MAJ Peter Raue. .20) - Photo, black & white, 1985. Unidentified squadron marches past the dias. ‘Eyes right’ salute given by by MAJ Terry Edwards. .21) - Photo, black & white, 1985. Army Svy Regt right dress drill. .22) - Photo, black & white, 1985. At attention. Front rank: L to R: SSGT Doug Gay, CPL TJ Wicker, remainder unidentified. Centre rank: L to R: SPR Robin Marshall, remainder unidentified. Rear rank: 4th right SSGT Greg Buckingham, 3rd right SSGT Ian ‘Rock’ Thistleton, 2nd right SPR Annette Godden, 1st right SSGT Graham Ragless, far right super-numery WO1 Doug Arman. .23) - Photo, black & white, 1985. At attention. Centre rank: L to R: SPR Robin Marshall, remainder unidentified. Rear rank: SSGT Graham Ragless. Super-numery rank 2nd right - WO1 Doug Arman, far right - WO2 Pat Lumsden. .24) - Photo, black & white, 1985. Army Svy Regt Advance and Review Order. .25) - Photo, black & white, 1985. Army Svy Regt presents arms. .26) - Photo, black & white, 1985. CO LTCOL Jorge Gruszka leads the Army Svy Regt’s march past the dias. .27) - Photo, black & white, 1985. Army Svy Regt marches past the dias. ‘Eyes right’ salute given by CO LTCOL Jorge Gruszka. .28) - Photo, black & white, 1985. Unidentified squadron marches past the dias. ‘Eyes right’ salute given by MAJ Rob John. .29) - Photo, black & white, 1985. Lithographic squadron marches past the dias. ‘Eyes right’ salute given by MAJ Peter Raue. .30) - Photo, black & white, 1985. Army Svy Regt completes its march past the dias.
No personnel are identified. Date and occasion annotated on film negative sleeve.
royal australian survey corps, rasvy, army survey regiment, army svy regt, fortuna, asr
These renovations were first discussed by the Bendigo RSL in 1962 - 1963. This Document is headed, “Specifications of Workmanship and Materials required for Painting and Renovations etc, at R.S.S.A.I.L.A Hall, Pall Mall, Bendigo” There are 3 parts to the documents. First section has 22 parts, everything from “Tender - Insurance - Materials - Liability - Condition of Contract to the use of Sanitary conveniences. Second section has sections re “Carpenter and Joiner - Brick work - Plastering - Electrician - Painter and Glazier”. Each has sections under re their work to be done. Third section is a technical drawing of the Soldiers Memorial Institute minus the Main Hall, it shows scopes of work. The main works covered a new false ceiling in the Office, a new front door entrance to the Foyer in a different position, exhaust fan in the Billiard room, removal of a gate at the Stairwell entrance, fire place repairs, adding chair rails to walls to foyer, Committee room. These works were carried out. There was a false ceiling in the Meeting room but there was no mention re this in the above plans. This ceiling was removed during the 2016 - 2018 major renovations to the SMI. The false ceiling in the Office was removed in a major renovation to the room in 2011 - 2012 and taken back to original.
Folder brown card covers with six typed in black pages and one map all black print, pages stapled in with 2 binder holes in.
On front cover in black pen. "Specifications - Painting & Renovations R.S.L. Premises Pall Mall, Bendigo"
brsl, renovations, smirsl
These Constitutions dated 14.11.1952 with the name's , "A.V. Palmer - President" (Bendigo RSL) "N.D. Wilson - President - Vic Branch R.S.S.A.I.L.A". The small booklets were headed "Rules of the Bendigo Returned Servicemen's Club - 1956" As far back as 1950 there was discussion within the Sub Branch re a Club in suitable premises. A property was purchased being 11 McKenzie Street Bendigo with the title dated 9.2.1951, the facility opened on 1.6.1951 but without a Liqueur Licence. Years followed with a failure to be granted one. Finally the facility was sold to Bendigo Legacy and they occupied the building on 7.6.1959 which became known as "Legacy House". This is a very brief version of the events from the Book by Murray Poustie, refer Cat No 8093, The history of the Bendigo RSL. .3) The Rules of the Welfare Committee were in .1) folded in half. There is 6 paragraphs with a total of 18 Clause's.
.1) Folder cardboard covers light brown colour with taped binding, cover has typed black heading underlined in red, hand written notes in black pen added, 15 typed pages in black stapled inside with a hand written note in black written on one page. Inside the front cover stapled in is a small grey booklet with 24 pages in black text. .2) Same as .1) but without any hand written notes. .3) Two pages stapled together typed in black re "Welfare Rules"
.1) .2) Typed text on covers underlined, " Constitution - Bendigo - Returned Sailors Soldiers and Airmen's Imperial League of Australia". Hand written on .1) "Do not take this out of Office - See change of Constitution paragraph 25 Clause 1". .3) Heading, Rules for the Conduct of Welfare Committee"
brsl, legal, smirsl
Cards collected by R. H. Baron whilst on leave in Belgium c. March 1919. See Catalogue No. 7888.1P and 7888.2P. Part of the "Robert H. Baron" No. 3596 and Coper Collections. See Catalogue No. 1981P for details of Baron's service.
1. to 21. Black and white postcard scenes of Bruxelles, Belgium. Perforations along left hand side of cards.
robert h. baron, cooper collection, postcards, ww1, bruxelles, belgium
Cards collected by R. H. Baron whilst on leave in Belgium c. march 1919. see Catalogue No's 7888.1P and 7888.2P. Part of the "Robert H Baron" No. 3596 and Cooper Collections See Catalogue No. 1981P for details of Baron's service..
1- 16 Coloured postcard scenes of Antwerp, Belgium. Perforations on left hand side. 17. 20. Black and White postcard scenes featuring Antwerp harbour.
robert h. baron, cooper collection, postcards, ww1, antwerp belgium
Various photos of Selarang Barracks in Singapore in 1970. Some aerial and some ground level views. Refer items in Collection of LLoyd Farrell. Refer Cat 7889P.
1. Photo of 1 RAR on parade for Trooping of the Colours in 1970 at Selarang Base in Singapore. Covering 'A' 'B' 'C' and Admin Company. 2. Extended portrait photo of the Parade Square and buildings of Selarang Base, Singapore in 1970. 3. Aerial photo of Selarang Barracks from a distance. 4. Aerial photo of Selarang Barracks 1970. 5. Aerial photo of Changi Prison 1970 in Singapore.
Written on back. 1. "1 M1+" 2. Selarang Barracks 1970 occupied by 1st RAR. 4. 'Selarang 70'. 5. 'Changi Prison 1970 Singapore'.
photograhs, changi, selarang, 1970, lloyd farrell.
Selarang Incident was where Japanese Forces pressured Allied POW's to sign "No Escape" promise on threat of death. Part of the collection of Lloyd Farrell. refer Cat No. 7889.4P.
Series of photos of Commonwealth Defence soldiers based and camped at Selarang Garrison during Ww2. One photo of POW's includes a written description of the Selarang incident. Photos are of high concentrations of allied POW's in the square of the barracks.
Nil on 1 to 3. 4. On top headed "Selarang Barracks 1942".
changi prisoners, selarang, photographs
Photo of 1 RAR Trooping the Colours at Selarang Garrison in 1970. Part of the collection of "Lloyd Farrell". Refer Cat No. 7889P.
1. Photo of members of "C" COY Trooping the Colours at Selarang Garrison in the Parade Square. 2. Photo of soldiers on parade being inspected by Superior Officers at Selarang Garrison in 1970 for trooping of the colours of I RAR..
1. LR 21 Written on back. 2. 1970 written on back.
butterworth, selarang, photographs, lloyd farrell
Item is part of the collection of "Lloyd Farrell" 3796187 1 RAR "C" COY. In photo Lloyd is in back row, first from left.
Photograph of C. Company, 1st Battalion of Royal Australian Regiment, all in uniform and in formation of four rows, posed in front of a building at Selarang Garrison, Singapore. Sept 1970.
Headed "C COMPANY 1st BATTALION THE ROYAL AUSTRALIAN REGIMENT - SELARANG GARRISON - SINGAPORE - SEPT 1970".
rar, photograph, butterworth, l. farrell.
In the letter to his mother R.H. Baron talks about going on leave and visiting Brussels and Antwerp. Part of the Robert H. Baron (No. 3596).and Cooper Collections. See Catalogue No. 1981P for details of Baron's service.
1. to 18. Black and white postcard scenes of Charleroi, Belgium. Perforations along left hand side of each card.
1. Handwritten on black ink on front "Station". 2. Handwritten in black ink on front. "entrance to town". 1. & 2. Handwritten in black ink on back: 'Letter to R.H. Baron's mother signed Bob. Dated 30/3/19." 3. Handwritten on black ink on front: "Road to College".
robert h. baron, cooper collection, postcards, ww1, charleroi.
1. Coat - dark blue colour wool fabric RAAF overcoat. Collar, shoulder epaulettes with grey colour embroidered lettering - "RAAF", double breasted, gold colour plastic buttons with shank and raised emblem, Queens crown and wings - RAAF. Inset side pockets. Blue colour cotton lining with concealed pocket. White cotton manufacturers label. Inside back below collar. 2. Belt - fabric as coat with gold colour plastic slide buckle.
Manufacturers Information - blue and black ink print. 1. Blue ink print "DAVID KLEIN/ PTY LTD/ 22 PATRICK ST. MEL/ 32 3771/ NAME/ DATE/ PURE WOOL" Black ink print - "DAVID KLEIN PTY LTD/ VICTORIA / 1966/ ^/"
uniform, raaf, overcoat
The name "HOLLOWAY' regarding RAAF - only one possible name for WW2.
Jacket - dark blue colour wool serge fabric. This jacket has been adapted from a RAAF Service dress jacket to resemble a RAAF Battle Dress Jacket. possibly made in the Norther Territory or on the Islands WW2. Collar, shoulder epaulettes, long sleeves with cuffs and buttons, two front patch pockets with concealed button flaps. Waistband with belt strap and metal slide buckle to fasten jacket. Black colour Bakelite buttons front and cuffs. Mid blue colour cotton lining to pockets and waistband. White colour cotton manufacturers label.
Manufacturers information - black ink print. "C.G.C.F. /A^F/ SIZE S". Handwritten blue ink pen "HOLLOWAY".
uniform, raaf, battle dress jacket, ww2, holloway
For Service History refer Cat No. 7877.6
1. Jacket - dark blue wool/polyester fabric. Battle dress style. Collar, shoulder epaulettes with Sqn Leader rank slides - 3 rank stripes, black and blue ribbons and 'AUSTRALIA" . Left sleeve insignia patch - white embroidery Eagle wings over "AIR FORCE" . Two patch pockets with concealed button flap. Right pocket - metal RAAF Badge, above pocket metal name badge. Left pocket - above service ribbons, blue and yellow ribbon with three rosettes - Long service. Black, red and white ribbon - Defence medal. Stretch ribbing waistband to jacket with plastic and metal zipper closer. Dark blue colour polyester lining with concealed pocket Dark blue plastic buttons with shank, raised emblem crown and wings RAAF. White cotton manufacturers label. 2. Cap - dark blue wool/polyester fabric. Utility cap style with Officers Insignia patch - gold embroidery - Queen's crown with red insert, wings and laurel leaves. Dark blue colour polyester fabric lining. White cotton manufacturers label inside on lining.
Manufacturers information - black ink print. 1. "ADA/VIC 2002/ ^/ NSN: 8405 66 146 8842/ SIZE: 105r/ SERVICE NO:/ NAME: / LAUNDRY INSTRUCTIONS/ 50% WOOL 50% POLY/ DRY CLEAN ONLY/ REPRESS WITH DAMP CLOTH/ WARM IRON/ DO NOT SIRO SET/ MADE IN AUSTRALIA" 2. "ADA/ 4500 107475/ JULY 02/ NSN 8405 66 146 6323/ SIZE 62/ SERVICE NO:/ NAME: / DRY CLEAN ONLY/ 50% WOOL 50% POLYESTER/ MADE IN AUSTRALIA" 1. & 2. Handwritten - black ink pen "S.WRIGHT".
uniform, raaf, battle jacket, cap, s. wright
For Service History Refer Cat No. 7877.6
1. Jacket - white colour polyester viscose fabric, mess dress style - Summer. Collar and long lapels. Shoulder tapes for epaulettes. Gold colour plastic buttons with shank and metal pin. Raised emlem, crown and wings - RAAF. Lining - white colour polyester fabric. White cotton manufacturers label inside right side of jacket. 2. Shirt - white colour polyester/cotton fabric, dress shirt, collar, stiff front with buttonholes for studs and long sleeves with double cuff and buttonholes for cufflinks. White colour plastic buttons. White colour polyester manufacturers label, below collar inside. 3. Bowtie - black colour polyester/cotton fabric. Bowtie is prefolded and stitches on ribbon with black metal hook and ring closer.
Manufacturers information - black ink print. 1. "ADI/ VICTORIA/ 1993^/ 8405-66-131. 8010/ SIZE 110R/ TO FIT CHEST 110/ SERVICE NO/ NAME/ 65% Poly 35% Visc/ Dry Clean Only". 2. "RA/ PHILIPPE ANTON/ MADE IN AUSTRALIA/ 44".
uniform, raaf, mess dress, summer
Postcards from the personal collection of Edgar Dawson DCM, 57th Battalion.
Standard postcards, gloss surface portraying ships of the line on escort duty
1. on verso "Light cruiser" 2. on verso "Upper deck Melbourne" 3. on verso "Flag ship" 4. on verso "Battle cruiser"
edgar dawson, 57th battalion
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