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Captain Hugh F. McCay
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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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4.7" Coastal guns
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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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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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"Page from a sketchbook, V.D.C." drawing for illustration in 'On Guard' 1944
Art
Maker: Rafty, Tony
The page is filled with small sketches of soldier figures and portraits of soldiers from the Volunteer Defence Corps.ARTI00100.C
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Private William J. Dawe
Art
Maker: Abbott, Harold
Portrait of Private William James Dawe, Volunteers 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 C...ART21402
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Recruits for mounted sub-units, Volunteer Defence Corps
Art
Maker: Abbott, Harold
Recruiting for Mounted Sub-Units, l-r: unidentified, Private Roderick Algie, Corporal Charles William Rowe, Signaller Alan McCallum (all recruits), Sergeant Henry Rowe (seated), Captain Hugh McCay (st...ART23409
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Sergeant Fred C. Warren
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Maker: Abbott, Harold
Portrait of Sergeant Fred Caleb Warren (V364324), 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 D...ART21403
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Sergeant George R. Edyvane
Art
Maker: Abbott, Harold
Portrait of Sergeant George Reginald Edyvane (V364288), Volunteer Defence Corps, No 3 Platoon, B Company, receiving final orders for night patrol. Done by the artist as a study for his painting 'Volun...ART21401
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Tug "Mars" towing target
Art
Maker: Rafty, Tony
Personnel of Volunteer Defence Corps look after the tow rope for target being towed for exercise shoot by 4.7 inch coastal guns, also manned by men of the Volunteer Defence Corps for coastal defence, ...ART25138
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V. D. C. Equipment - back view
Art
Maker: Bush, Charles
VDC equipment - back view, as worn by members of the Volunteers Defence Corps, Tasmania.ART25848
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V.D.C.hauling gun into position
Art
Maker: Dargie, William
This sketch depicts one of the activities for the Volunteer Defence Corps in the danger period, before Australia's defences were properly organised against a Japanese attack on the northern mainland. ...ART26069
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VDC manning a searchlight
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Maker: Rafty, Tony
On this special exercise, personnel of the Volunteer Defence Corps operated the searchlight to light up the target for 4.7" guns on the coast, Queenscliff, Victoria.ART25133
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VDC personnel on "Mars"
Art
Maker: Rafty, Tony
Members of the Volunteer Defence Corps towing in the target on the tug "Mars" at the end of a day's exercise shoot, Queenscliff, Victoria.ART25140
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VDC personnel on "Mars"
Art
Maker: Rafty, Tony
Members of the Volunteer Defence Corps towing in the target on the tug "Mars" at the end of a day's exercise shoot, Queenscliff, Victoria.ART25141
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V.D.C R.A.P
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Maker: Rafty, Tony
Tending to sore feet of members of the Volunteer Defence Corps at the Regimental Aid Post whilst on exercise at Queenscliff, Victoria.ART25139
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We're now filling the important role we trained for...
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...ARTV10456