Historical information
WW2 Bathurst Class Corvette
Physical description
Naval Ship Model - WW2 HMAS Colac
Inscriptions & markings
J242
From the collection of
Colac RSL Sub Branch
Model - HMAS Colac, RAN Corvette J242
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HMAS Colac
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Other items from this collection
62 items
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Colac RSL Sub BranchWork on paper - Baulch Collection, Soldier Settlement Documentation. Lot 21 - Minjah Estate
Historic documents
A4 x3 printed sheets:- - Covering letter from the Soldier Settlement Commission dated 19/10/1955 - Map of Minjah Estate - Map showing the subdivision of Minjah Estate
1 x typed letter 2 x copies of maps
soldier settlement allocations
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Colac RSL Sub BranchPlaque - Mactier Collection, Replica Victoria Cross in a wooden presentation case
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Colac RSL Sub BranchDecorative object - Mactier Collection, Photos and Information Sheets
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Colac RSL Sub BranchTextile - Grey Woollen Blanket with blue stripes and red trim, Woollen Blanket used at Changi POW camp belonging to William "Bill" Goodwin
Used at Changi POW camp after the fall of Singapore
High significance
Grey woollen blanket with blue stripes and red trim
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Colac RSL Sub BranchUniform - Sailor's peaked cap belonging to Mr. George Turner, Formal cap with removalable white cover
Worn by Mr. George Turner while serving on HMAS Melbourne and other Australian ships
Important
Sailor's cap with white, detachable cover. Black peak and band. No insignia or badges
example of australian naval uniform
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Colac RSL Sub BranchPhotograph - Photograph of HMAS Melbourne in a presentation folder, Presentation folder
Photograph of the Australian Aircraft Carrier HMAS Melbourne
High. Australia does not have an aircraft carrier
Gray coloured presentation folder with a photo of HMAS Melbourne and map inside
Coloured photo of HMAS Melbourne
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Colac RSL Sub BranchUniform - Naval Cap, Naval cap belonging to Mr George Turner
Australian Navy Able Seamen's cap
Significant
Able seaman cap. White top with a black base and a black chin strap
HMAS MELBOURNE on band (black band with gold writing
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Colac RSL Sub BranchPhotograph - William Turner in uniform
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Colac RSL Sub BranchMedal (Collection) - Edward Everett Connor, Australian Military awards
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Colac RSL Sub BranchSculpture (Collection) - Robert Mactier, Gold Bust
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Colac RSL Sub Branch
Graham Edward Conner
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Colac RSL Sub Branch
Medal - Donald James Quinn
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Colac RSL Sub Branch
Edmund Riordian
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Colac RSL Sub Branch
Kennith Stewart
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Colac RSL Sub BranchPhotograph (Collection) - Spurrell Brothers Colac, Spurrell Bothers Photos and information sheets
Family record
Recognition of Patriotic Services rendered as a member of the Forces of the Commonwealth of Australia during the War of 1939 - 1945
Photos and information sheets
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Colac RSL Sub BranchMedal (Item) - 1914 -15 Star awarded to:- Cornwell: Reginald Lance, 1914 - 15 Star
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Colac RSL Sub BranchMemorabilia (Collection) - Lewis: Eric Alex collection
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Colac RSL Sub BranchBook - Autograph Album, Autograph Album belonging to Valerie Jean Thompson from 1940
Autograph bookDark coloured book with pattern on the front cover and green string
non-fiction
Autograph book
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Colac RSL Sub BranchBook - 1944 Diary, Diary belonging to H. A. Baulch VX86903
Personal DiarySmall blue diary from 1944
non-fiction
Personal Diary
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Colac RSL Sub BranchBadge - Funds raising badges x 8, badges and Fabric Poppy
Fund raising items
Minor
Assortment of Fund raising Badges
Refer to photos
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Colac RSL Sub BranchMedal - Medals x 4, a) Centenary of Melbourne medal. b) Borough & Shire of Colac. 1945 Peace & Victory Medal. c) Coronation Medal 1937. d) Victory Medal 1945, NK
Commemorative medallions
medium
Round commemorative medals x 4. a) Silver coloured medal with a with Red, white and blue ribbon. b) Bronze coloured medal. No ribbon c) Bronze " " with a red, white and blue ribbon d) Silver " " . No ribbon
a) Front:- Centenary of Melbourne. 1932. Man looking at city skyline. 1835. Back:- Centenary of Victoria. 1934. Sailing ship/shoreline. 1834 b) Front:- Borough & Shire of Colac. Coat of Arms surrounded by wreath and crossed swords. Back:- Peace and Victory. Surrounded by a wreath c) Front:- King George VI & Queen Elizabeth. Portraits of King and Queen Back:- To Commemorate their Majesties' Coronation d) Front:- Man with a sword on a map of Australia. 1945 Back:- Map
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Colac RSL Sub BranchBadge - 3 Badges, a) Sailors, Soldiers & Airmen TB Association of Victoria badge. b) R.S.S.A.I.L Womens Auxiliary badge. c) RSL Womens Auxiliary Key Ring
RSL paraphernalia
Medium significance
a) Small round red, blue and gold cap badge with gold crown on top with a light green background b) Round blue and silver brooch type badge with a crown on top c) Round key ring
a) Front:- Gold Army, Airforce and Navy emblems. Rear on a blue background. Gold lettering TB Sailors, Soldiers & Airmen Association of Victoria. Gold crown with 99 on a light ground background. Rear:- Swann & Hudson. Frankston. 3862 b) Front:- Australian Flag on a Silver background. Womens Auxiliary. R.S.S.A.I.L. Crown with 99 on a green background Rear:- Swann & Hudson. Frankston c) Front:- Australian Flag on a Gold background. Gold lettering around the rim, "Women' s Auxiliary. RSL on a blue background with a red crown on top Rear:- blank
association badges
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Colac RSL Sub BranchPainting - Painting "A soldier at ease", Slouch hat and poppies, Remembrance Lest we Forget. Painted by Ms. Lynne Facey. 2020, 2020
Large picture of a soldiers an Poppies
Remembrance Lest We Forget
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Colac RSL Sub BranchUniform - Khaki tie, standard issue tie
Standard issue Army Tie
average
Cotton Tie
Nil
military uniform
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Colac RSL Sub BranchMedal - British War Medal, World War 1 Medal and Ribbon. British War Medal awarded to E. E. Connor. Service No:- 2598. 22nd Battalion
World War 1 Military Award
Significant
Round medal. Silver colour. Multi coloured ribbon attached
Front:- Portrait of King George Rear:- Man on a Horse with 1914. 1918 on rim
medal awarded to australian personnel, 1st world war
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Colac RSL Sub BranchMedal - Victory Medal and Ribbon, World War 1 Medal and Ribbon. Victory Medal awarded to E. E. Connor. Service No:- 2598. 22nd Battalion
World War 1 military award for Australian Personnel
Highly Significant
Round bronze coloured medal with a multi coloured ribbon attached (Purple, dark blue, light blue, green, yellow and orange)
Front:- Picture of an Angel Rear:- The Great War for Civilization 1914 -1919
military awards
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Colac RSL Sub BranchMedal - 1914 - 15 Star, World War 1 Medal and Ribbon. 1914-15 Star awarded to E. E. Connor. Service No:- 2598
Issued to Australian Service personnel who served at the beginning of the war
Significant
Bronze Star with Red, white and blue Ribbon
Front centre: Crossed Swords with 1914-15 banner surrounded by a wreath Rear: 2598. Pte. E. E. Connors. 22 Batt. A.I.F
military awards
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Colac RSL Sub BranchBadge - Returned from Active Service Badge WW1, Returned from Active Service badge. AIF. Belonging to Mr??? Service No:- 251845
Returned from Active Service badges were issued to all Australian service personnel who saw active service. Issued to Mr ??? Service No:- 251845
Significant
Round badge with crown on top. Brass.
Front centre:- Rising sun emblem with AIF underneath. " Rim:- Issued by Dept. of Defence. Returned from Active Service. Rear:- 251845. Amour Sydney
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Colac RSL Sub BranchBadge - Wounded on Active Service Bar, Wounded on Active Service Bar presented to William John Baird Service No: 5994
Brass stripe or bar awarded to Australian Service personnel while on Active Service
Significant
Thin brass bar
Front: Service wounded stripe. ss. Ltd-8 No 4 Prov Pat
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Colac RSL Sub BranchMedal - B. Coombe Medal Case, Defence Department Australia, B. Coome 1914 -1919
Trio of medals issued to Australian Service personnel after WW1
Medals issued to B. Coombe Service No: ??
Wooden Display Case containing 3 WW1 Medals: 1914-15 Star. British War Medal. 1914 -1919 Victory Medal belonging to B. Coombe Service No: ??
Front: B. Coombe 1914 - 1919 Back: B. Coombe. Dad's Medals. 1914 - 1919
wooden display case containing 3 medals
