Items tagged world war ii 1939-1945 in MV Collections

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  Letter - Nell to Leading Aircraftman Howard Kellehear, Personal, 22 Jan 1942 (Damaged)

  Hand-written two-page letter to Howard written by Nell, in ink on lined paper. Nell is concerned as Howard has not written for over a week. She is enclosing a letter from his cobber Col ...

  From: Wingham, Australia Images: 2
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  Letter - Nell to Leading Aircraftman Howard Kellehear, Personal, 18 Jan 1942

  Letter to Howard from Nell on one page of lined paper with four emblems: ACF, RSL, THE SALVATION ARMY, and Y.M.C.A., dated January 18 1942. Nell is pleased he has started his course and ...

  From: Wingham, Australia Images: 4
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  Letter - Joyce to Harry, Personal, 17 Feb 1942

  Letter written on lined paper in pencil, written on both sides, addressed to 'Dear Harry'. The letter is dated 17 February 1942 from Claremont in Western Australia. Joyce tells Harry th ...

  From: Claremont, Australia Images: 6
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  Letter - Auntie Lil to Aircraftman Royce Phillips, Personal, 28 Dec 1941

  Two-page letter in ink hand-written on blue-lined paper to a RAAF serviceman Royce from 'Lil', who works in aircraft production. She requests a photo of Royce in Airforce uniform and me ...

  From: Glanville, Australia Images: 3
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  Gas Mask - Air Raid Precautions Warden, circa 1941-1945

  Alternative Name(s): Gas Respirator Gas mask consisting of rubber face piece with celluloid eyepieces and rubber hose connecting to a chemical-absorbant cannister. Issued to Howard Daw ...

  From: Camberwell, Australia Images: 1
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  Toy Motor Van - 'P.M.G.', Wooden, 1942-1944

  Wooden toy van, painted red with 'P.M.G.' painted in black letters on each side. On the base are stamped the letters 'W.O.I.' and 'Permit N. 160'. Toy specialist Marjorie Fainges says ...

  Images: 1
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  Koala - Felt, circa 1939-1945

  Beige coloured felt koala stuffed with wool, hand-made made circa 1939 - 1945. Felt toys were commonly used in Australia during World War II, as more elaborate materials were not read ...

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  Board Game - 'Strategy', G. N. Raymond Pty Ltd, circa 1939

  Board game 'Strategy', in box featuring black and white photograph of three men, each from a different armed service. Probably made during World War II. The game rules state: 'The game ...

  From: Collingwood, Australia Images: 3
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  Wall Plaque - Winston Churchill, circa 1939-1945

  Plaster wall plaque featuring bust of Sir Winston Churchill on top, extending to shield at bottom, with patriotic flags and inscription at centre. Made during World War II as a patrioti ...

  From: Richmond, Australia Images: 1
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  Board Game - 'Target for Tonight', Metal Wood Repetitions Co., 1942

  'Target for Tonight' board game, consisting of a target board, cardboard aeroplane, dart-like 'bomb' and box. The aeroplane is held over the target board on the floor, and the 'bomb' is ...

  From: Sydney, Australia Images: 3