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Amos, Alfred G (Sergeant, Volunteer Defence Corps)
Private Record
Maker: Amos, Alfred G
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE FOR AMOS. COPY OF "BAKARA BULLETIN" WITH NOTE REGARDING HMA BOOM DEFENCE, DARWIN IN FRONT COVER.PR85/387
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Australian Civilian Voluntary Organisations, 1939 - 1945
Manuscript
Maker: Crawley, Rhys
Manuscript written for Summer Scholar Program, Australian War Memorial, providing history of the various Australian Civilian Volutary Organisations.MSS1824
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Australian Practice Rifle : Captain L C Seton, 29 Battalion, Volunteer Defence Corps
Technology
Australian practice rifle made with bush timber and has an iron butt. The butt is stamped 25. It is complete with bayonet, stamped XXV, and scabbard, capable of being unfixed and was made from part of...RELAWM24506
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1. Australian war loan has America's practical support 2. Australian heroes receive medals for gallantry 3. What rubber means to Australia 4. Bushmen answer call for mounted VDC guerillas. (Fox Movietone News Vol. 13 No. 27)
Film
Maker: Fox Movietone News
1. (1 min 50 sec) US Air Corps and nursing units parade at Sydney rally, Colonel Harry Cullings, CMG of American Army speaks 2. (48 sec) Governor-General decorates Lieutenant Arthur Roden Cutler with ...F00350
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AWM54 721/20/1 - [Organization (own) - Volunteer Defence Corps (VDC):] Employment of VDC in static anti-aircraft and Coast Defences - Reorganization of "A" GP VDC 1944 [Queensland]
Digitised Collection
Maker: Department of Defence
AWM2020.8.35
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AWM191 180/3/489 Part 9 - [Volunteer Air Observers Corps monthly reports] Western Area: No 5 VAOC control post monthly reports for Moora
Digitised Collection
Maker: Department of Defence
AWM2020.8.1969
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AWM54 1008/2/53 Part 1 - [Volunteer Defence Corps - Defence Roles (including Reports):] History of Western Australian VDC - Reconnaissance and Intelligence, Moora Jurien Bay Area
Digitised Collection
Maker: Department of Defence
AWM2018.8.1191
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Bagot, Arthur Gerald (Captain, b.1888 - d.1979)
Private Record
Maker: Bagot, Arthur Gerald
Collection relating to the First World War service of Lieutenant (later Captain) Arthur Gerald Bagot, Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve. The collection consists of a postcard by Bagot to his sister Diana,...AWM2017.753.22
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BEVERLEY HILLS, NSW. 1945. BRIGADIER V. T. ENGLAND DSO VD, COMMANDING OFFICER OF THE NSW ...
Photograph
BEVERLEY HILLS, NSW. 1945. BRIGADIER V. T. ENGLAND DSO VD, COMMANDING OFFICER OF THE NSW VOLUNTEER DEFENCE CORPS (VDC) (1) PRESENTING A TROPHY TO CAPTAIN F. MARTIN, COMMANDING OFFICER OF THE 1ST HEAVY...125481
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BEVERLEY HILLS, NSW. 1945. BRIGADIER V. T. ENGLAND DSO VD (2), CORPS COMMANDER NSW VOLUNTEER ...
Photograph
BEVERLEY HILLS, NSW. 1945. BRIGADIER V. T. ENGLAND DSO VD (2), CORPS COMMANDER NSW VOLUNTEER DEFENCE CORPS (VDC) GIVING A SPEECH AT THE CORPS FAREWELL PARADE. BEHIND HIM IS BRIGADIER S. C. G. HERRING ...125491
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BEVERLEY HILLS, NSW. 1945. BRIGADIER V. T. ENGLAND DSO VD (1), CORPS COMMANDER NSW VOLUNTEER ...
Photograph
Maker: Rice, Robert Edwin
BEVERLEY HILLS, NSW. 1945. BRIGADIER V. T. ENGLAND DSO VD (1), CORPS COMMANDER NSW VOLUNTEER DEFENCE CORPS (VDC), TAKING THE SALUTE FROM MEMBERS OF THE 10TH INFANTRY BATTALION.125492
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BEVERLEY HILLS, NSW. 1945. BRIGADIER V. T. ENGLAND DSO VD (1), CORPS COMMANDER NSW VOLUNTEER ...
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BEVERLEY HILLS, NSW. 1945. BRIGADIER V. T. ENGLAND DSO VD (1), CORPS COMMANDER NSW VOLUNTEER DEFENCE CORPS (VDC) TAKING THE SALUTE FROM A MARCH PAST OF MEN OF THE VDC AFTER THEIR FAREWELL PARADE. AT T...125485
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BEVERLEY HILLS, NSW. 1945. BRIGADIER V. T. ENGLAND DSO VD (1), CORPS COMMANDER NSW VOLUNTEER ...
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BEVERLEY HILLS, NSW. 1945. BRIGADIER V. T. ENGLAND DSO VD (1), CORPS COMMANDER NSW VOLUNTEER DEFENCE CORPS (VDC) SIGNING AUTOGRAPHS FOR BOYS AT THE CORPS FAREWELL PARADE AS LIEUTENANT COLONEL G. I. AD...125484
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British War Medal 1939-45 : Private J H Lewis, Volunteer Defence Corps
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
British War Medal 1939-45. Impressed around edge with recipient's details.REL38571.003
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BROOME, WA. 1943-05-04. GROUP OF OFFICERS OF HEADQUARTERS, NORTH WEST AUSTRALIA AREA. INCLUDED IN ...
Photograph
BROOME, WA. 1943-05-04. GROUP OF OFFICERS OF HEADQUARTERS, NORTH WEST AUSTRALIA AREA. INCLUDED IN THE GROUP ARE: CAPTAIN (CAPT) A. C. BOGLE, OFFICER COMMANDING "D" COMPANY, 19TH AUSTRALIAN GARRISON BA...051728
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Bruce, John (1. Sergeant, 7th Battery, 3rd FAB, AIF 2. Sergeant, 7th Bn & Lieutenant, Hvy Anti Aircraft b.1897)
Private Record
Maker: Bruce, John
CORRESPONDENCE BETWEEN SGT BRUCE AND HIS BROTHER, SOME IN FRENCH. DETAILED LISTING OF ACTIVITIES FROM ENLISTMENT IN SYDNEY, ACTIVE SERVICE IN FRANCE AND BELGIUM AND RETURN ON HMAT PERSIC. OTHER PAPERS...PR87/115
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CABARLAH, QLD. 1944-01-30. LANCE CORPORAL E. SANDERS (1) AND CORPORAL A. WORRALL (2) OF E GROUP, ...
Photograph
Maker: Keam, Ronald Noel
CABARLAH, QLD. 1944-01-30. LANCE CORPORAL E. SANDERS (1) AND CORPORAL A. WORRALL (2) OF E GROUP, VOLUNTEER DEFENCE CORPS OPERATING A VICKERS GUN DURING A UNIT FIELD EXERCISE.063874
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CABARLAH, QLD. 1944-01-30. LANCE CORPORAL W. RISSMAN (1) AND PRIVATE F. LOBEGEIGER (2) OF E ...
Photograph
Maker: Keam, Ronald Noel
CABARLAH, QLD. 1944-01-30. LANCE CORPORAL W. RISSMAN (1) AND PRIVATE F. LOBEGEIGER (2) OF E GROUP, VOLUNTEER DEFENCE CORPS PREPARING TO FIRE OWEN AND VICKERS MACHINE GUNS DURING A UNIT EXERCISE.063877
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CABARLAH, QLD. 1944-01-31. MEMBERS OF E GROUP, VOLUNTEER DEFENCE CORPS ENGAGED IN A GAME OF CROWN ...
Photograph
Maker: Keam, Ronald Noel
CABARLAH, QLD. 1944-01-31. MEMBERS OF E GROUP, VOLUNTEER DEFENCE CORPS ENGAGED IN A GAME OF CROWN AND ANCHOR DURING A LUNCH HOUR BREAK. IDENTIFIED PERSONNEL ARE: PRIVATE (PTE) J. HARRIS (1); PTE C. C....063859
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CABARLAH, QLD. 1944-01-31. MEMBERS OF E GROUP, VOLUNTEER DEFENCE CORPS LINING UP IN THE MESS ...
Photograph
Maker: Keam, Ronald Noel
CABARLAH, QLD. 1944-01-31. MEMBERS OF E GROUP, VOLUNTEER DEFENCE CORPS LINING UP IN THE MESS QUEUE DURING A WEEK-END CAMP. IDENTIFIED PERSONNEL ARE: SERGEANT S. ASHTON (1); LANCE CORPORAL C. J. W. RIS...063860
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CABARLAH, QLD. 1944-01-31. MEMBERS OF E GROUP VOLUNTEER DEFENCE CORPS LINING UP IN THE MESS QUEUE ...
Photograph
Maker: Keam, Ronald Noel
CABARLAH, QLD. 1944-01-31. MEMBERS OF E GROUP VOLUNTEER DEFENCE CORPS LINING UP IN THE MESS QUEUE DURING A WEEK-END CAMP. IDENTIFIED PERSONNEL ARE: SERGEANT P. R. RHEAD (1); SERGEANT S. ASHTON (2); PR...063861
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CABARLAH, QLD. 1944-01-31. OFFICERS AND NON COMMISSIONED OFFICERS OF E GROUP VOLUNTEER DEFENCE ...
Photograph
Maker: Keam, Ronald Noel
CABARLAH, QLD. 1944-01-31. OFFICERS AND NON COMMISSIONED OFFICERS OF E GROUP VOLUNTEER DEFENCE CORPS RECEIVING INSTRUCTION IN MAP READING FROM CAPTAIN G. A. WILLIAMS MC (1); IDENTIFIED PERSONNEL ARE: ...063855
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CABARLAH, QLD. 1944-01-31. OFFICERS OF E GROUP, VOLUNTEER DEFENCE CORPS PREPARING A FIELD ...
Photograph
Maker: Keam, Ronald Noel
CABARLAH, QLD. 1944-01-31. OFFICERS OF E GROUP, VOLUNTEER DEFENCE CORPS PREPARING A FIELD EXERCISE FOR THE UNIT. IDENTIFIED PERSONNEL ARE: Q225112 CAPTAIN D. T. WEIR (1); Q226094 LIEUTENANT (LT) A. J....063857
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CABARLAH, QLD. 1944-01-31. PERSONNEL OF E GROUP, VOLUNTEER DEFENCE CORPS ADVANCING THROUGH ...
Photograph
Maker: Keam, Ronald Noel
CABARLAH, QLD. 1944-01-31. PERSONNEL OF E GROUP, VOLUNTEER DEFENCE CORPS ADVANCING THROUGH LIGHTLY WOODED COUNTRY DURING A UNIT EXERCISE.063856
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CABARLAH, QLD. 1944-01-30. PRIVATE F. LOBEGEIGER OF E GROUP, VOLUNTEER DEFENCE CORPS CAMOUFLAGED ...
Photograph
Maker: Keam, Ronald Noel
CABARLAH, QLD. 1944-01-30. PRIVATE F. LOBEGEIGER OF E GROUP, VOLUNTEER DEFENCE CORPS CAMOUFLAGED DURING A UNIT EXERCISE.063872
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CABARLAH, QLD. 1944-01-31. PRIVATE J. A. STORY OF E GROUP, VOLUNTEER DEFENCE CORPS TAKES UP A ...
Photograph
Maker: Keam, Ronald Noel
CABARLAH, QLD. 1944-01-31. PRIVATE J. A. STORY OF E GROUP, VOLUNTEER DEFENCE CORPS TAKES UP A SNIPERS POSITION DURING A UNIT EXERCISE.063858
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CABARLAH, QLD. 1944-01-30. PRIVATE J. H. ALBION OF E GROUP, VOLUNTEER DEFENCE CORPS TAKING ...
Photograph
Maker: Keam, Ronald Noel
CABARLAH, QLD. 1944-01-30. PRIVATE J. H. ALBION OF E GROUP, VOLUNTEER DEFENCE CORPS TAKING ADVANTAGE OF COVER AND FIRING A BREN GUN FROM THE HIP DURING A UNIT EXERCISE.063870
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CABARLAH, QLD. 1944-01-30. Q226094 LIEUTENANT A. J. SINNAMON (1) INSTRUCTING MEMBERS OF E GROUP ...
Photograph
Maker: Keam, Ronald Noel
CABARLAH, QLD. 1944-01-30. Q226094 LIEUTENANT A. J. SINNAMON (1) INSTRUCTING MEMBERS OF E GROUP VOLUNTEER DEFENCE CORPS IN THE HANDLING OF A BREN GUN. IDENTIFIED PERSONNEL ARE: PRIVATE (PTE) K. HUNTER...063867
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CABARLAH, QLD. 1944-01-30. Q226094 LIEUTENANT A. J. SINNAMON (1) INSTRUCTING MEMBERS OF E GROUP, ...
Photograph
Maker: Keam, Ronald Noel
CABARLAH, QLD. 1944-01-30. Q226094 LIEUTENANT A. J. SINNAMON (1) INSTRUCTING MEMBERS OF E GROUP, VOLUNTEER DEFENCE CORPS IN THE HANDLING OF A VICKERS MACHINE GUN. IDENTIFIED PERSONNEL ARE: PRIVATE (PT...063868
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Captain Hugh F. McCay
Art
Maker: Abbott, Harold
Portrait of Captain Hugh Finlay McCay (V354615), of the Volunteers Defence Corps. Done by the artist as a study for his painting ‘Recruits for mounted sub-units, Volunteer Defence Corps’ART22651
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Carl Otto Alfred Lennig as a private, Volunteer Defence Corps, interviewed by Daniel Connell for The Keith Murdoch Sound Archive of Australia in The War of 1939-45.
Sound
Maker: Lennig, Carl Otto Alfred Connell, Daniel
Carl Otto Alfred Lennig as a private, Volunteer Defence Corps, interviewed by Daniel Connell for The Keith Murdoch Sound Archive of Australia in The War of 1939-45.S00723
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Catalina Rescue
Art
Maker: Adams, Dennis
Members of the Volunteer Defence Corps (VDC) rescue a Catalina forced down in the sea off Townsville.ART22236
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Chambers, G (Corporal, Volunteer Defence Reserve)
Private Record
Maker: Chambers, G
NOTEBOOK CONTAINING TRAINING NOTES AND PLATOON ROLL3DRL/7650
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Christopher Robert (Bob) Johnson as a private, Volunteer Defence Corps, interviewed by Daniel Connell for The Keith Murdoch Sound Archive of Australia in The War of 1939-45
Sound
Maker: Johnson, Christopher Robert Connell, Daniel
Christopher Robert (Bob) Johnson as a private, Volunteer Defence Corps, interviewed by Daniel Connell for The Keith Murdoch Sound Archive of Australia in The War of 1939-45.S00725
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4.7" Coastal guns
Art
Maker: Rafty, Tony
Manned by personnel of the Volunteer Defence Corps at Queenscliff, Victoria.ART25134
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Come on chaps! We've trained together for a long time...
Art
Maker: M
The Volunteer Defence Corps (VDC) was an Australian part-time volunteer military force. It was established in July 1940 by the Returned and Services League of Australia (RSL) and was initially compose...ARTV10454
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Corporal George Haliday
Art
Maker: Rafty, Tony
V357200 Corporal George Crompton Haliday, 5th Battalion, Volunteer Defence Corps, Queenscliff, Victoria.ART25136
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Dandenong, Vic. 1943-04-26. Trainees of the Volunteer Defence Corps Wing of the Junior Leaders ...
Photograph
Maker: Herald Newspaper
Dandenong, Vic. 1943-04-26. Trainees of the Volunteer Defence Corps Wing of the Junior Leaders School making a bayonet charge during training manoeuvres.138782
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DARLEY, VIC. 1944-03-01. MEMBERS OF THE VOLUNTEER DEFENCE CORPS MEDICAL ORDERLY CLASS BEING ...
Photograph
DARLEY, VIC. 1944-03-01. MEMBERS OF THE VOLUNTEER DEFENCE CORPS MEDICAL ORDERLY CLASS BEING LECTURED ON THE TREATMENT OF A PATIENT ON A FRACTURE BED AT THE SCHOOL OF THE 2ND AUSTRALIAN ARMY MEDICAL CO...064483
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DARLEY, VIC. 1944-03-01. MEMBERS OF THE VOLUNTEER DEFENCE CORPS MEDICAL ORDERLY CLASS BEING ...
Photograph
DARLEY, VIC. 1944-03-01. MEMBERS OF THE VOLUNTEER DEFENCE CORPS MEDICAL ORDERLY CLASS BEING INSTRUCTED IN METHODS OF TAKING TEMPERATURES AT THE SCHOOL OF THE 2ND AUSTRALIAN ARMY MEDICAL CORPS TRAINING...064482
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1. Darwin diggers have definite opinion 2. On guard home guard. (Cinesound News No. 526)
Film
Maker: Cinesound
Extracts from Cinesound News newsreel No 526. 1. (1 min 42 sec) AIF men back from Darwin have a few grouches to make about not being sent overseas 2. (1 min 55 sec) Home guard training with Molotov C...F00555
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Derek Jack Samson as a sergeant, Volunteer Defence Corps, interviewed by Susan Green for The Keith Murdoch Sound Archive of Australia in the War of 1939-1945
Sound
Maker: Samson, Derek Jack Green, Susan
Derek Jack Samson as a sergeant, Volunteer Defence Corps, interviewed by Susan Green for The Keith Murdoch Sound Archive of Australia in the War of 1939-1945S00918
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Desmond Anthony Stephen 'Des' Lambert as a private, Volunteer Defence Corps, interviewed by Susan Green for The Keith Murdoch Sound Archive of Australia in the War of 1939-45
Sound
Maker: Green, Susan Lambert, Desmond Anthony Stephen (Des)
Desmond Anthony Stephen 'Des' Lambert as a private, Volunteer Defence Corps, interviewed by Susan Green for The Keith Murdoch Sound Archive of Australia in the War of 1939-45S00747
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Did you know we're getting AIF equipment?...
Art
Maker: M
The Volunteer Defence Corps (VDC) was an Australian part-time volunteer military force. It was established in July 1940 by the Returned and Services League of Australia (RSL) and was initially compose...ARTV10455
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Drawing for headpiece for 'When I first put this uniform on ..' in 'On Guard' 1944
Art
Maker: Rafty, Tony
A father at home wearing his full Volunteer Defence Corps uniform and kit is lunging with his bayonet at a mirror while his wife and three young children watch in dismay.ARTI00099.B
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Dummy Lewis Machine Gun : 17 Battalion, Volunteer Defence Corps, Yerong Creek, NSW
Technology
Maker: Unknown
Dummy light machine gun manufactured from local materials by members of the Victorian Volunteer Defence Corps (VDC). The handle and breech of the gun are carved from wood to which has been nailed a fo...RELAWM20293.001
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Edward Alfred (Eddie) Keating as a private, Volunteer Defence Corps, interviewed by Daniel Connell for The Keith Murdoch Sound Archive of Australia in the War of 1939-45
Sound
Maker: Keating, Edward Alfred (Eddie) Connell, Daniel
Edward Alfred (Eddie) Keating as a private, Volunteer Defence Corps, interviewed by Daniel Connell for The Keith Murdoch Sound Archive of Australia in the War of 1939-45S00724
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Eric Perry as a private, Volunteer Defence Corps, interviewed by Daniel Connell for The Keith Murdoch Sound Archive of Australia in the War of 1939-45
Sound
Maker: Perry, Eric Connell, Daniel
Eric Perry as a private, Volunteer Defence Corps, interviewed by Daniel Connell for The Keith Murdoch Sound Archive of Australia in the War of 1939-45.S00743
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Fleming, J G (Volunteer Defence Corps (Press Corps) and Asst Commander, Aust Red Cross, Overseas)
Private Record
Maker: Fleming, John Gerald
OPERATION ORDER FOR EXERCISE TO PREPARE FOR ATTACK ON AUSTRALIAPR85/107
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Four types of VDC (Corporal Tom Goodall, Corporal Joseph Gill and Sergeant Alfred Thomson)
Art
Maker: Rafty, Tony
V357389 Corporal Tom Goodall, unidentified, V356444 Corporal Joseph Aloysius Gill, V357842 Sergeant Alfred Thomson, 5th Battalion, Volunteer Defence Corps, Queenscliff, Victoria.ART25135
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FRANKSTON, VIC. 1942-06-18. MAN OF THE VOLUNTEER DEFENCE CORPS DOING PHYSICAL TRAINING AT THE ...
Photograph
FRANKSTON, VIC. 1942-06-18. MAN OF THE VOLUNTEER DEFENCE CORPS DOING PHYSICAL TRAINING AT THE PHYSICAL AND RECREATIONAL TRAINING SCHOOL, L.H.Q.025537
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FRANKSTON, VIC. 1942-06-18. MAN OF THE VOLUNTEER DEFENCE CORPS DOING PHYSICAL TRAINING AT THE ...
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FRANKSTON, VIC. 1942-06-18. MAN OF THE VOLUNTEER DEFENCE CORPS DOING PHYSICAL TRAINING AT THE PHYSICAL AND RECREATIONAL TRAINING SCHOOL, L.H.Q.025536
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FRANKSTON, VIC. 1942-06-18. MEMBERS OF THE VOLUNTEER DEFENCE CORPS AT PHYSICAL AND RECREATIONAL ...
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FRANKSTON, VIC. 1942-06-18. MEMBERS OF THE VOLUNTEER DEFENCE CORPS AT PHYSICAL AND RECREATIONAL TRAINING SCHOOL, L.H.Q. UNARMED COMBAT IS PART OF TRAINING DONE BY THE VDC.025538
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FRANKSTON, VIC. 1942-06-18. STAFF SERGEANT PROBERT, PHYSICAL TRAINING INSTRUCTOR TO THE VOLUNTEER ...
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FRANKSTON, VIC. 1942-06-18. STAFF SERGEANT PROBERT, PHYSICAL TRAINING INSTRUCTOR TO THE VOLUNTEER DEFENCE CORPS TRAINEES AT THE PHYSICAL AND RECREATIONAL TRAINING SCHOOL, LAND HEADQUARTERS.025540
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FRANKSTON, VIC. 1942-06-18. TYPICAL VOLUNTEER DEFENCE CORPS TRAINEES AT THE PHYSICAL AND ...
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FRANKSTON, VIC. 1942-06-18. TYPICAL VOLUNTEER DEFENCE CORPS TRAINEES AT THE PHYSICAL AND RECREATIONAL TRAINING SCHOOL, L.H.Q. IN WORKING DRESS.025539
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George Frederick (Fred) Johnson as a private, Volunteer Defence Corps, interviewed by Daniel Connell for The Keith Murdoch Sound Archive of Australia in The War of 1939-45.
Sound
Maker: Johnson, George Frederick (Fred) Connell, Daniel
George Frederick (Fred) Johnson as a private, Volunteer Defence Corps, interviewed by Daniel Connell for The Keith Murdoch Sound Archive of Australia in The War of 1939-45.S00722
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Gilbert (Gilly) Bates of Cairns
Art
Maker: Curtis, R Emerson
Depicts a portrait of Sergeant Gilbert 'Gilly' Bates, VDC, also senior field officer Bureau of Sugar Experiment, Cairns.ART25651
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Head study of a Member of the Volunteer Defence Corps at Watsonia Camp, Victoria.
Photograph
Maker: Halmarick, Colin Thomas
Head study of a Member of the Volunteer Defence Corps at Watsonia Camp, Victoria.026234
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Henry William Parkinson MM as a gunner 107th Howitzer Battery 7th Field Artillery Brigade 3rd Division Artillery AIF, France 1916-1918 and Volunteer Defence Corps 1939-1945, interviewed by his grandson Mark Bailey.
Sound
Maker: Parkinson, Henry William Bailey, Mark
Parkinson speaks of his family background and early employment; enlistment in the Australian Imperial Force; training at Holsworthy Army Camp; journey to England aboard troopship HMAT Argyllshire; tra...S01151
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3 inch Mortar Barrel
Technology
Maker: Illingsworth, John Henry Francis
3 inch mortar barrel is made from ordnance steel and is painted olive drab. Markings on barrel - Sgt J. Illingsworth.RELAWM24501.001
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3 inch Mortar Barrel Clamp & Traversing Mechanism
Technology
Maker: Illingsworth, John Henry Francis
The mortar barrel clamp and traversing mechanism is made from steel and is painted olive drab. No markings.RELAWM24501.004
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3 inch Mortar Baseplate
Technology
Maker: Illingsworth, John Henry Francis
The mortar baseplate is made from steel and is painted olive drab. It has been reinforced with welded steel bars. Steel anchor spikes are welded to the bottom of the plate. No markings.RELAWM24501.003
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3 inch Mortar Bipod
Technology
Maker: Illingsworth, John Henry Francis
The mortar bipod is made from ordnance steel and is painted olive drab. It can be folded for transportation. It has provisions for windage and elevation. The mortar barrel clamp is attached to the bip...RELAWM24501.002
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Informal portrait of V365553 Donald Wallace Eunson, D H Ross, and F H Searle. Eunson enlisted in ...
Photograph
Maker: Unknown
Informal portrait of V365553 Donald Wallace Eunson, D H Ross, and F H Searle. Eunson enlisted in May 1942 and served with the 4th Battalion, Volunteer Defence Corps. He had previously served in the Bo...P11188.004
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Informal portrait of Volunteer Defence Corps member John Victor Stenlund. Stenlund was born in ...
Photograph
Maker: Unknown
Informal portrait of Volunteer Defence Corps member John Victor Stenlund. Stenlund was born in Raumo Finland in 1884 and became a naturalised Australian on 1 December 1942. The reverse of the photo...P12308.002
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Informal portrait of Volunteer Defence Corps member John Victor Stenlund. Stenlund was born in ...
Photograph
Maker: Unknown
Informal portrait of Volunteer Defence Corps member John Victor Stenlund. Stenlund was born in Raumo Finland in 1884 and became a naturalised Australian on 1 December 1942. The reverse of the photogr...P12308.001
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Interview with Beryl Haley (When the war came to Australia)
Film
Maker: Look Television Productions Pty Ltd
Mrs Haley was a young girl when war was declared. In her interview she talks about her families reaction to the announcement of war. She also talks about the two Japanese POWs that were sent to her ...F04089
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Interview with Ralph Doig (When the war came to Australia).
Film
Maker: Look Television Productions Pty Ltd
In 1940 Ralph Doig was the Private Secretary to the Premier of Western Australia. He joined the Citizen's Military Force and became a platoon commander. After six months' service he had to return to t...F04060
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Interview with Ren De Garis (When the war came to Australia)
Film
Maker: Look Film Productions Pty Ltd Look Television Productions Pty Ltd
Interview with 39467 Sergeant Renfrey Curgenven De Garis. Mr De Garis talks about a Dad's Army which was created in Millicent after the war broke out. It was intended for people waiting to be called u...F04104
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Kenneth Gilford Haines as a private, Volunteer Defence Corps, Fremantle, Western Australia, interviewed by Susan Green for The Keith Murdoch Sound Archive of Australia in the War of 1939-45
Sound
Maker: Haines, Kenneth Gilford Green, Susan
Kenneth Gilford Haines as a private, Volunteer Defence Corps, Fremantle, Western Australia, interviewed by Susan Green for The Keith Murdoch Sound Archive of Australia in the War of 1939-45.S00800
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Kenneth Reginald (Ken) Bussell as a private, Volunteer Defence Corps, interviewed by Daniel Connell for The Keith Murdoch Sound Archive of Australia in the War of 1939-45.
Sound
Maker: Bussell, Kenneth Reginald (Ken) Connell, Daniel
Kenneth Reginald (Ken) Bussell as a private, Volunteer Defence Corps, interviewed by Daniel Connell for The Keith Murdoch Sound Archive of Australia in the War of 1939-45.S00955
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Lance Corporal Henry John Dixon
Art
Maker: Rafty, Tony
V354744 Lance Corporal Henry John Dixon, 5th Battalion, Volunteer Defence Corps, Queenscliff, Victoria.ART25137
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Lance Corporal M Nisbet
Art
Maker: Abbott, Harold
Portrait of Lance Corporal M. Nisbet, Volunteer Defence Corps, No 3 Platoon, B Company, receiving final orders for night patrol. Done by the artist as a study for his painting 'Volunteer Defence Corp...ART21400
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Lawrence Steuart 'Laurie' Turnbull as a sergeant, Volunteer Defence Corps, interviewed by Susan Green for The Keith Murdoch Sound Archive of Australia in the War of 1939-45.
Sound
Maker: Turnbull, Lawrence Steuart 'Laurie' Green, Susan
Lawrence Steuart 'Laurie' Turnbull as a sergeant, Volunteer Defence Corps, interviewed by Susan Green for The Keith Murdoch Sound Archive of Australia in the War of 1939-45.S00783
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Lee-Enfield Mk I Rifle : Volunteer Defence Corps
Technology
Lee-Enfield Mk I Rifle. Receiver stamped L.S.A.Co.Ld LE I with Lee-Speed Patent 7154 under the serial number on the breech. Butt marked VDC 7154. The barrel is stamped 4'26 Lithgow 7154 on the knox fo...REL22624
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Lee-Enfield Mk I* Rifle : Volunteer Defence Corps
Technology
Lee-Enfield No I Mk I* Rifle. Receiver marked B.S.A. Co 1902 LE I* and knox form stamped 4 MD with 3044 over 8397 crossed out. Butt marked NSW 6397 2/04, S between two arrows, I/28 2 arrows CMF/4MD an...REL22623
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Lieutenant Charles H. Johnson
Art
Maker: Abbott, Harold
Portrait of Lieutenant Charles Hamilton Johnson, Volunteer Defence Corps, receiving final orders as a section leader before taking up a position for attack. Done by the artist as a study for his paint...ART21399
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LIVERPOOL, NSW. 1945. A GROUP OF SENIOR OFFICERS OF THE NSW LINES OF COMMUNICATION AREA VOLUNTEER ...
Photograph
Maker: Rice, Robert Edwin
LIVERPOOL, NSW. 1945. A GROUP OF SENIOR OFFICERS OF THE NSW LINES OF COMMUNICATION AREA VOLUNTEER DEFENCE CORPS (VDC) DURING THE CHALLENGE RIFLE SHOOT FOR GROUP TEAMS HELD AT THE ANZAC RANGE. LEFT TO ...125431
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LIVERPOOL, NSW. 1945. A GROUP OF SENIOR OFFICERS OF THE NSW LINES OF COMMUNICATION AREA VOLUNTEER ...
Photograph
LIVERPOOL, NSW. 1945. A GROUP OF SENIOR OFFICERS OF THE NSW LINES OF COMMUNICATION AREA VOLUNTEER DEFENCE CORPS (VDC) DURING THE CHALLENGE RIFLE SHOOT FOR GROUP TEAMS HELD AT THE ANZAC RANGE. MAJOR G....125428
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LIVERPOOL, NSW. 1945. A GROUP OF SENIOR OFFICERS OF THE NSW LINES OF COMMUNICATION AREA VOLUNTEER ...
Photograph
Maker: Rice, Robert Edwin
LIVERPOOL, NSW. 1945. A GROUP OF SENIOR OFFICERS OF THE NSW LINES OF COMMUNICATION AREA VOLUNTEER DEFENCE CORPS (VDC) DURING THE CHALLENGE RIFLE SHOOT FOR GROUP TEAMS HELD AT THE ANZAC RANGE. UNIDENTI...125434
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LIVERPOOL, NSW. 1945. A GROUP OF SENIOR OFFICERS OF THE NSW LINES OF COMMUNICATION AREA VOLUNTEER ...
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Maker: Rice, Robert Edwin
LIVERPOOL, NSW. 1945. A GROUP OF SENIOR OFFICERS OF THE NSW LINES OF COMMUNICATION AREA VOLUNTEER DEFENCE CORPS (VDC) DURING THE CHALLENGE RIFLE SHOOT FOR GROUP TEAMS HELD AT THE ANZAC RANGE. COLONEL ...125430
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LIVERPOOL, NSW. 1945. A TEAM APPROACHING THE MOUND AT THE DOUBLE DURING A RIFLE COMPETITION FOR ...
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LIVERPOOL, NSW. 1945. A TEAM APPROACHING THE MOUND AT THE DOUBLE DURING A RIFLE COMPETITION FOR GROUP TEAMS OF THE NSW LINES OF COMMUNICATION VOLUNTEER DEFENCE CORPS (VDC). THE SHOOT WAS CONDUCTED AT ...125420
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LIVERPOOL, NSW. 1945. A TEAM OF UNIDENTIFIED VOLUNTEER DEFENCE CORPS (VDC) MEN AT THE CHALLENGE ...
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Maker: Rice, Robert Edwin
LIVERPOOL, NSW. 1945. A TEAM OF UNIDENTIFIED VOLUNTEER DEFENCE CORPS (VDC) MEN AT THE CHALLENGE RIFLE SHOOT FOR GROUP TEAMS HELD AT THE ANZAC RANGE.125426
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LIVERPOOL, NSW. 1945. A TEAM OF UNIDENTIFIED VOLUNTEER DEFENCE CORPS (VDC) MEN AT THE CHALLENGE ...
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Maker: Rice, Robert Edwin
LIVERPOOL, NSW. 1945. A TEAM OF UNIDENTIFIED VOLUNTEER DEFENCE CORPS (VDC) MEN AT THE CHALLENGE RIFLE SHOOT FOR GROUP TEAMS HELD AT THE ANZAC RANGE.125424
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LIVERPOOL, NSW. 1945. A TEAM OF UNIDENTIFIED VOLUNTEER DEFENCE CORPS (VDC) MEN AT THE CHALLENGE ...
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Maker: Rice, Robert Edwin
LIVERPOOL, NSW. 1945. A TEAM OF UNIDENTIFIED VOLUNTEER DEFENCE CORPS (VDC) MEN AT THE CHALLENGE RIFLE SHOOT FOR GROUP TEAMS HELD AT THE ANZAC RANGE.125423
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LIVERPOOL, NSW. 1945. A TEAM OF UNIDENTIFIED VOLUNTEER DEFENCE CORPS (VDC) MEN AT THE CHALLENGE ...
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Maker: Rice, Robert Edwin
LIVERPOOL, NSW. 1945. A TEAM OF UNIDENTIFIED VOLUNTEER DEFENCE CORPS (VDC) MEN AT THE CHALLENGE RIFLE SHOOT FOR GROUP TEAMS HELD AT THE ANZAC RANGE.125425
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LIVERPOOL, NSW. 1945. BRIGADIER V. T. ENGLAND DSO VD, CORPS COMMAND NSW LINES OF COMMUNICATION ...
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LIVERPOOL, NSW. 1945. BRIGADIER V. T. ENGLAND DSO VD, CORPS COMMAND NSW LINES OF COMMUNICATION AREA, PRESENTING A TROPHY TO A REPRESENTATIVE OF THE WINNING TEAM AT THE CHALLENGE RIFLE SHOOT FOR GROUP ...125421
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LIVERPOOL, NSW. 1945. BRIGADIER V. T. ENGLAND DSO VD, CORPS COMMAND NSW LINES OF COMMUNICATION ...
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LIVERPOOL, NSW. 1945. BRIGADIER V. T. ENGLAND DSO VD, CORPS COMMAND NSW LINES OF COMMUNICATION AREA, PRESENTING A TROPHY TO A REPRESENTATIVE OF THE WINNING TEAM AT THE CHALLENGE RIFLE SHOOT FOR GROUP ...125419
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LIVERPOOL, 1945. OFFICERS HAVING LUNCH DURING A VOLUNTEER DEFENCE CORPS (VDC) CHALLENGE SHOOT FOR ...
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LIVERPOOL, 1945. OFFICERS HAVING LUNCH DURING A VOLUNTEER DEFENCE CORPS (VDC) CHALLENGE SHOOT FOR GROUP TEAMS HELD ON THE ANZAC RANGE. IDENTIFIED PERSONNEL: LIEUTENANT COLONEL L. C. WHITE, "D" GROUP C...125418
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Maxim MG08/15 Light Machine Gun .303 Conversion
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German Maxim MG08/15 Light Machine Gun converted to use .303 inch British ammunition. The MG 08/15 Maxim light machine gun is a short recoil operated, water cooled, full automatic, belt fed weapon. Th...REL/08394
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Maxim MG08/15 Light Machine Gun converted to .303 calibre
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German Maxim MG08/15 Light Machine Gun converted in Australia to use .303 inch ammunition. The fusee cover, pistol grip and butt have been remade. The feed block has been modified and is stamped 9399....RELAWM30192.001
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Maxim MG08/15 Machine Gun Pivot Mounting Bracket
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German Maxim MG08/15 Machine Gun mounting bracket attached to a brass cone shape pivot post. The steel top mount has a button lock clip and is designed to fit a German MG08/15 machine gun onto a Vicke...RELAWM30192.002
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MAYLANDS, WA. 1943-08-21. MEMBERS OF THE VOLUNTEER DEFENCE CORPS ENTERING THE NOSE HATCH FOR AN ...
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Maker: Faithfull, Arthur John
MAYLANDS, WA. 1943-08-21. MEMBERS OF THE VOLUNTEER DEFENCE CORPS ENTERING THE NOSE HATCH FOR AN INSPECTION OF THE LANCASTER BOMBER AT NO. 4 SERVICE FLYING TRAINING SCHOOL, RAAF.056125
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MAYLANDS, WA. 1943-08-21. VOLUNTEER DEFENCE CORPS PERSONNEL INSPECTING THE BOMB BAY OF THE ...
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Maker: Faithfull, Arthur John
MAYLANDS, WA. 1943-08-21. VOLUNTEER DEFENCE CORPS PERSONNEL INSPECTING THE BOMB BAY OF THE LANCASTER BOMBER AT NO. 4 SERVICE FLYING TRAINING SCHOOL, RAAF. ON THE EXTREME LEFT IS PILOT OFFICER E. G. CO...056128
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MAYLANDS, WA. 1943-08-21. VOLUNTEER DEFENCE CORPS PERSONNEL QUEUE UP TO INSPECT THE LANCASTER ...
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Maker: Faithfull, Arthur John
MAYLANDS, WA. 1943-08-21. VOLUNTEER DEFENCE CORPS PERSONNEL QUEUE UP TO INSPECT THE LANCASTER BOMBER "QUEENIE VI" AT NO. 4 SERVICE FLYING TRAINING SCHOOL, RAAF. SHOWN IS: WARRANT OFFICER 2 GRAHAM, INS...056123
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MAYLANDS, WA. 1943-08-21. VOLUNTEER DEFENCE CORPS (VDC) PERSONNEL INSPECTING THE REAR GUN TURRET ...
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Maker: Faithfull, Arthur John
MAYLANDS, WA. 1943-08-21. VOLUNTEER DEFENCE CORPS (VDC) PERSONNEL INSPECTING THE REAR GUN TURRET OF THE LANCASTER BOMBER AT NO. 4 SERVICE FLYING TRAINING SCHOOL, RAAF. PRIVATE SUTHERLAND, VDC, HEADQUA...056130
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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA, 1942-11-01. A DETACHMENT OF THE VOLUNTEER DEFENCE CORPS PASSING THE ...
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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA, 1942-11-01. A DETACHMENT OF THE VOLUNTEER DEFENCE CORPS PASSING THE SALUTING BASE DURING THE MARCH THROUGH THE CITY OF MELBOURNE BY THE CORPS.027437
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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA. 1942-11-01. A DETACHMENT OF THE VOLUNTEER DEFENCE CORPS PASSING THE ...
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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA. 1942-11-01. A DETACHMENT OF THE VOLUNTEER DEFENCE CORPS PASSING THE SALUTING BASE DURING THE MARCH THROUGH THE CITY OF MELBOURNE BY THE CORPS.027438
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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA. 1942-11-01. GENERAL SIR HENRY CHAUVEL GCMO KCB, THE FAMOUS AIF CAVALRY ...
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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA. 1942-11-01. GENERAL SIR HENRY CHAUVEL GCMO KCB, THE FAMOUS AIF CAVALRY LEADER OF THE FIRST WORLD WAR CHATTING TO STAFF OFFICERS DURING THE MARCH THROUGH THE CITY OF MELBOURNE OF ...027446
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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA. 1942-11-01. GENERAL VIEW OF THE MARCH THROUGH THE CITY OF MELBOURNE BY THE ...
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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA. 1942-11-01. GENERAL VIEW OF THE MARCH THROUGH THE CITY OF MELBOURNE BY THE VOLUNTEER DEFENCE CORPS.027441