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WW2 Bathurst Class Corvette

Naval Ship Model - WW2 HMAS Colac

J242

operation lilliput, new guinea, ran corvettes

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

Used at Changi POW camp after the fall of Singapore

High significance

Grey woollen blanket with blue stripes and red trim

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

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

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

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

Dark coloured book with pattern on the front cover and green string

non-fiction

Autograph book

Small blue diary from 1944

non-fiction

Personal Diary

Fund raising items

Minor

Assortment of Fund raising Badges

Refer to photos

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

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

Large picture of a soldiers an Poppies

Remembrance Lest We Forget

Standard issue Army Tie

average

Cotton Tie

Nil

military uniform

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

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

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

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

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