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Collection
25 Results
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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)
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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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CABARLAH, QLD. 1944-01-31. OFFICERS AND NON COMMISSIONED OFFICERS OF E GROUP VOLUNTEER DEFENCE ...
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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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DARLEY, VIC. 1944-03-01. MEMBERS OF THE VOLUNTEER DEFENCE CORPS MEDICAL ORDERLY CLASS BEING ...
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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 ...
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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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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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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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Merboo, Vic. 1943-07-07. Members of the Volunteer Defence Corps indulge in a bit of back chat ...
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Maker: Herald Newspaper
Merboo, Vic. 1943-07-07. Members of the Volunteer Defence Corps indulge in a bit of back chat during a weekend training manoeuvre.139260
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Merboo, Vic. 1943-07-07. Mounted on their horses, members of the Volunteer Defence Corps gallop ...
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Maker: Herald Newspaper
Merboo, Vic. 1943-07-07. Mounted on their horses, members of the Volunteer Defence Corps gallop across a paddock during a local training exercise.139254
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Merboo, Vic. 1943-07-07. Mounted on their horses, members of the Volunteer Defence Corps ride ...
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Maker: Herald Newspaper
Merboo, Vic. 1943-07-07. Mounted on their horses, members of the Volunteer Defence Corps ride past a marching squad during a weekend training manoeuvre.139259
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SANDRINGHAM, VIC. 1943-09-25. MEMBERS OF THE VOLUNTEER DEFENCE CORPS GOING THROUGH THEIR GUN ...
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Maker: Herald Newspaper
SANDRINGHAM, VIC. 1943-09-25. MEMBERS OF THE VOLUNTEER DEFENCE CORPS GOING THROUGH THEIR GUN DRILL ON A 6 INCH GUN.139750
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SANDRINGHAM, VIC. 1943-09-25. WARRANT OFFICER H. O. CORFE, AIF, INSTRUCTING MEMBERS OF THE LOCAL ...
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Maker: Herald Newspaper
SANDRINGHAM, VIC. 1943-09-25. WARRANT OFFICER H. O. CORFE, AIF, INSTRUCTING MEMBERS OF THE LOCAL VOLUNTEER DEFENCE CORPS ON THE OPERATION OF A 6 INCH GUN.139749
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SYDNEY, NSW. 1943-05-30. MEMBERS OF THE VOLUNTEER DEFENCE CORPS LOADING A 6 INCH COASTAL DEFENCE ...
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Maker: Martin, William Donald
SYDNEY, NSW. 1943-05-30. MEMBERS OF THE VOLUNTEER DEFENCE CORPS LOADING A 6 INCH COASTAL DEFENCE GUN DURING TRAINING. THESE CIVILIAN VOLUNTEERS ARE TRAINING TO TAKE OVER COASTAL DEFENCES IN ORDER TO R...052212
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SYDNEY, NSW. 1943-05-30. MEMBERS OF THE VOLUNTEER DEFENCE CORPS PRACTISING WITH THE "DUMMY ...
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Maker: Martin, William Donald
SYDNEY, NSW. 1943-05-30. MEMBERS OF THE VOLUNTEER DEFENCE CORPS PRACTISING WITH THE "DUMMY LOADER", A DEVICE RESEMBLING THE BREECH OF A 6 INCH GUN. THESE MEN ARE CIVILIAN VOLUNTEERS WHO ARE TRAINING T...052210
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VDC 3 inch Mortar Barrel
Technology
Maker: Williams, Rayburn Keith
Volunteer Defence Corps 3 inch mortar barrel made from industrial steel. The barrel is based on a three inch mortar pattern barrel and is designed for practice and instructional training. The barrel h...RELAWM20432.001
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VDC 3 inch Mortar Baseplate
Technology
Maker: Williams, Rayburn Keith
3 inch mortar baseplate made from steel plate. The baseplate has been reinforced with steel bars which have been welded across the surface. Anchor spikes have been welded to the bottom of the plate. T...RELAWM20432.002
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VDC Mortar Bipod
Technology
Maker: Williams, Rayburn Keith
3 inch mortar bipod made from steel tubing. The bipod has provisions for windage and elevation adjustments. A clamp is attached to accommodate the barrel. The bipod is foldable for logistics. The bip...RELAWM20432.003
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War on the Indian Ocean
Film
Maker: Phoenix, Cyril Raymond
General coverage of training exercises. The 10th Light Horse Regiment in Perth, Western Australia. Gunnery training and general army training.F01841
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WATSONIA CAMP, VIC. 1942-07. "SMOKO". A BREAK DURING A TRAINING PERIOD FOR MEMBERS OF THE ...
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WATSONIA CAMP, VIC. 1942-07. "SMOKO". A BREAK DURING A TRAINING PERIOD FOR MEMBERS OF THE VOLUNTEER DEFENCE CORPS.026228
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WATSONIA CAMP, VICTORIA, AUSTRALIA. 1942-07. MEMBERS OF THE VOLUNTEER DEFENCE CORPS RECEIVING ...
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WATSONIA CAMP, VICTORIA, AUSTRALIA. 1942-07. MEMBERS OF THE VOLUNTEER DEFENCE CORPS RECEIVING INSTRUCTION IN THROWING HAND GRENADES.026227
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1. Women's Land Army 2. VDC parade in picturesque setting. (Cinesound News No. 575)
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Maker: Cinesound
1. (3 min 49 sec) After attending a camp of disciplinary training, Land Army girls are sent to assist in vegetable growing, fruit picking and other aspects of farm work 2. (1 min 17 sec) Melbourne cr...F00601