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The Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch was formed by the amalgamation of the Dandenong and Cranbourne Sub Branches in 2009 and provides members and guests the use of two venues at the Dandenong RSL and the Cranbourne RSL.
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Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
Memorabilia, Aircraft propeller
The Stinson L - 5 Sentinel was a World War 11- era liaison aircraft used by the United States Army Air Forces, U.S Army Ground Forces, U>S Marine Corps and the British Royal Air Force. It was produced by the Stinson Division of the Vultee Aircraft Company (Consolidated - Vultee from mid- 1943). Capable of operating from short unimproved airstrips the L - 5 Sentinel delivered personnel, intelligence, and supplies to the front line. On return flights it carried wounded soldiers who were evacuated to rear area field hospitals for treatment. The L - 5 carried a pilot and observer. It had a length of 24.1 feet, wingspan of 34 feet, It had a maximum speed of 130 mph, a cruise speed of 100 mph with a range of 375 miles.
The L - 5 was a significant asset to the allied war effort.
Wooden propeller from Lycoming engine, with photograph of aircraft.
Stinson L 5 Sentinal reconnaissance plane used in Korea and Vietnam. Propeller displayed from a similar plane.
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Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub BranchContainer - 3 x cigarette tins
Historical importance.
3 x navy cigarette tins.
1 x Churchmans No 1 cigarette tin. 1 x Capstan Navy Cut Cigarette tin. 1 x Players Navy Cut Cigarette tin. Inscription on each lid with opening instructions. " To open the tin remove lid and press vcut until point is directly downwards. Replace lid. Press slightly and turn.
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Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub BranchPhotograph - Framed photographs with shoulder patches and Service Medals
Very historical significance. Robert was part of a group of 500 Servicemen captured as P.O.Ws.at Padang Sumatra. The POWs were accommodated in 6 long barracks buildings that ran side by side. They were behind an 8 foot high wall containing a parade ground, sports ground, Japanese Officers and guards quarters. The POWs were put to work on the infamous Sumatra Railway. Part of that group were: Richard Winston Annear WX13468. Alfred John Burgess WX15756. Clifford Dudley Squance WX16885. Arthur Melville Magill WX16886. Harold Mervyn Smith WX17448. Robin Roy Semple WX7532. Edward Mason Hopson WX9241. Cecil George Quinn WX9285.
Large grey framed photographs with shoulder patches, service stripes and Service Medals. Photographs are of Robert Frederick Nelson VX8212 2/29th A.I.F and Betty Emily Louise Collins A.C.W 110082 W.A.A.F. Service Medals for Robert are The Pacific Star, 1939 - 45 Star, 1939 - 1945 War Medal and 1939 - 1945 Service Medal. Service Medals for Betty are 1939 - 1945 War Medal and 1939 - 1945 Service Medal.
Engraved metal nameplates with names and Service numbers at top and bottom.
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Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
Uniform - Australian Iraq War Uniform
Full uniform in Desert camouflage. Has bandolier containing torch, spare ammunition magazines, water flask. Full backpack is included.
Name Couch on right breast pocket. Small Australia insignia on right shoulder.
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Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
Uniform - Australian Light Horse Uniform
Significant Historical. The Australian Light Horse was a skilled formation of mounted infantry of the Australian Imperial Force. (A.I.F.) The men fought at Gallipoli (without their horse's) and mostly served in Egypt and the Middle East. The unit contributed to the Allied victory against the Ottoman Empire in the Sinai and Palestine Campaign.
This uniform belonged to Sergeant Victor Royston Smith #1004. 4th Australian Light Horse Regiment 1st A.I.F. Sailed from Sydney 21st January 1915. Landed Gallipoli 1st October 1915. Rode with his Regiment in the charge at Beersheba in Palestine on 31st October 1917. Returned to Australia on the 2nd August 1919.
Full Khaki Light Horse Uniform.
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Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub BranchPhotograph, HMAS Sydney II
In memory of the crew of HMAS Sydney 2 who lost their lives in WW2
Framed photograph of the crew of HMAS Sydney 2 prior to her being sunk by the Kormoran in WW2
HMAS Sydney II, Names of the crew members lost
ww2, world war two, world war 2
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Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub BranchPlaque - Australian Army Training Team Iraq Plaque
Wooden base with circular plaque consisting of Australian and Iraqi flags, boomerang with AATTI inside and crossed swords.
Australian Army Training Team Iraq, AATTI
australian army, australian army traing team iraq, peacekeeping
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Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub BranchPlaque - SASR Plaque
Wooden plaque with SASR badge and scroll underneath
Special Air Service Regiment Australia
sasr, special air service australia, special air service regiment
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Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub BranchMemorabilia - Model F35 Aircraft
Chrome model of a RAAF F35 Lightning II aircraft
RAAF Roundels, Air Force 2012 Then. Now. Always
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Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub BranchMemorabilia - Swagger Stick
Swagger stick consisting of a wooden rod with a brass rifle round on one end and a brass bolt(?) with a Major's Crown applied on the opposite end.
ww1, ww2, swagger stick
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Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub BranchUniform - RAN Kit Bag
Brown canvas kit bag with drawstring
W.J Curry
ran, ran uniform, kit, kit bag
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Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub BranchUniform - Kit bag
Small blue kit bag
uniform, kit
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Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub BranchMemorabilia - Bosun's Call
Bosun's Call with chain
"Aussie" Rider & Bell
ran, pipe, piping, bosun's call, boatswains call
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Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub BranchMemorabilia - Various tally bands and badges
Anzac biscuit tin containing various RAN cap ribbons, rank badges, rate badges, long service badges, specialist badges, buttons, medal ribbons, Australia flashes, HMAS Diamantina matches, HMAS CERBERUS "The Anchorage" drink coasters and RAN driver's licence
HMAS Albatross, HMAS Cerberus, HMAS Bombard, HMAS Snipe. Curry WJ POFC R/59111 on licence
ran, rank badge, rate badge, drink coaster, anchorage club, ran buttons
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Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub BranchUniform - RAN Sailor's blue collars x 2
RAN Sailors blue collars worn with No1 and No2 uniforms
Curry/DL Skinner
navy, ran, uniform, junior sailor
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Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub BranchMedal - Mounted Medals
MOUNTED MEDALS -: Knight Grand Cross, Knight Commander, Companion Order of St Michael & St George, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal 1914-18, Victory Medal with Oak Leaf (mid) Defence Medal, War Medal 1939-45, King George V Silver Jubilee Medal, King George VI Coronation Medal Serbian order of the White Eagle (1883-1945) Class 3.
(Various)
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Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub BranchAccessory - D Clamp
Metal D shaped device with one side hinged. The end opposite the hinge fits into a bracket with two holes used to fit a padlock.
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Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub BranchDecorative object - 3 x Bofors 40 mm Mk4 cartridge cases
The 40 mm Bofors Mk4 cartridge is used in a variety of modern armoured fighting vehicles and ships. This cartridge has been used by the Royal Australian Navy as a ship armament since the Second World War. It is also compatible with the ground mounted Bofors L60 Anti aircraft guns which were used by the Australian Army since the Second World War.
Chrome plated brass cartridge cases.
Inscribed 40 mm Mk4 Lot 888 ECC 1955. Inscribed 40 mm Mk4 Lot 248 ECC AN 1955. Inscribed 40 mm Mk4 Lot 418 MF AAN 1955.
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Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub BranchDecorative object - Small Bell with Anchor Handle
Small dinner service type Bell with Anchor handle.
T.S.M.V. Manoora.
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Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub BranchTool - "Pusser's" Dirk and Seaman's Paybook, Royal Australian Navy
Metal Dirk and Paper Booklet.
Booklet Royal Australian Navy. Explanatory Notes on the Pay and Entitlement Provisions of the Naval Pay Code. January 1959.
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Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub BranchBadge - 10 assorted badges
Various Historical significance.
Australian returned from active service badges. 2 x Returned Soldiers and Sailors Imperial League Badges. (1919 - 1947.) 2 x 1971 to 1990 Life Member Badges. Maralinga & Monte Bello Association Badge. Boomerang with Rising Sun badge. Royal Australian Engineers 1930 - 1942 badge. Silver badge "To the Women of Australia. Vintage Turkish Medal.
Inscribed To The Women of Australia Crown surrounded by Laurel Leaves with Map of Australia in centre. Returned From Active Service. Two or Three Servicemen shown. RAAF #A1102 - 1942. Boomerang with Rising Sun below Crown. Royal Engineers Badge inscribed "FACIMUS ET FRANCIMUS" encircling GviR in centre Crown over Laurel leaves.
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Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub BranchWeapon - Japanese Sword and Scabbard
Japanese sword and scabbard. Sword hilt has what appears to be an ivory inlay then is wrapped in cotton? twine. It also has brass decorations on each end of the hilt and a brass guard. The scabbard is made of metal with a brass tip, brass decoration on the mouth and brass carrying ring.
japanese, world war two, world war 2, ww2, ww11
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Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub BranchPhotograph - Brunswick Technical School RAAF Fitters
The Number 1 Training School (No 1 F.T.S ) was formed in 1921 to train pilots. After training 3000 pilots the school was disbanded in 1944.
Photograph of The Class Flights 1 & 2. 13.04.1943 ------ 03.07.1943. Shows 36 students and 3 teachers.
Brunswick Technical School RAAF Fitters Flights 1 & 2. 13-4-43 --- 3-7-43.
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Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub BranchDomestic object - Sewing kit and Rising Sun badges, 1956
Historical significance.
Canvas Khaki sewing kit - also called "The Housewife". Includes pkt needles, thimble, buttons, wool and cotton. 2 x pockets cotton tape ties with 2 internal pockets, name tag one pocket can be buttoned. Includes 2 x badges circa WW1.
Regimental #315385 David Lawrence Meyers.
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Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub BranchBook, The Great War-The Standard History Of The All Europe Conflict, 1919
Volumes 1-13, missing volume 7. Maroon cover with black engraved writing and scrollwork.
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Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
Weapon - 40 MM MK 4 Shell 1993 & 40 MM MO MK 4T 4/53 Projectile
Appears to be AN 1993 (Australian Navy) 40MM MK4 Brass Shell fitted with a 4/53 40MM MO MK 4T projectile HES (High explosive substitute) AN (Australian Navy)
Shell-40MM MK 4, OT28 MF,AN1993. Projectile- HES AN, 40MM MO MK 4T, 0210 4/53 BS
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Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub BranchWeapon - Japanese Sword and Scabbard
Historical significance.
Steel sword in leather scabbard with laced leather bound hilt.
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Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub BranchWeapon - Machete Scabbard and Frog
Historical significance.
Large steel machete in canvas scabbard with webbing frog.
D.Arrow D (Dept. of Defence) DC-44 inscribed on blade.
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Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub BranchWeapon - British Army Bayonet, Scabbard and Frog
Historical significance.
Bayonet Scabbard and Frog. Ex British Army.
Crown above Wilkinson on blade. D arrow and ID.
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Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub BranchEquipment - Army Field Wallet & Contents
Folding Wallet Camouflage Canvas with Velcro strap. Pockets inside the wallet containing -Dept. of Defence Message Notebook OC 076)-Armoured Fighting Vehicle Driving Licence May Scott Andrew Army No 8508114 - 3 x Range record -AFV Range Card (OWR 38) Gun/Target Information.- RAAC Commanders Card (OWG 136)
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