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Army Museum of Western Australia

Locality: Fremantle, Western Australia

Phone: +61 8 9430 2535

Address: Burt Street 6160 Fremantle, WA, Australia

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25.01.2022 VIRTUAL VISIT SPECIAL EDITION VP DAY IN WESTERN AUSTRALIA 15 AUGUST 1945 HISTORICAL INFORMATION... VP (Victory in the Pacific) Day, also referred to as VJ (Victory over Japan) Day, is celebrated on 15 August. This date commemorates Japans acceptance of the Allied demand for unconditional surrender 14 August 1945. For Australians, it meant that the Second World War was finally over. The following day, 15 August, is usually referred to as VP Day. In August 1945 Australian governments gazetted a public holiday as VP Day and most newspapers reported it as such. However, the governments of Britain, the United States and New Zealand preferred VJ Day. It is not true, as some have claimed, that the day was originally called VJ and that the name was surreptitiously changed later. An estimated 100,000 people (1/4 of the population) were in Perth for the parade which was formed of 7,000 personnel representing the Australian armed services as well as Britain, the United States and the Netherlands. Public address problems limited attendance to 70,000 at the Thanksgiving Service on the Esplanade. A 101-gun salute was fired at Kings Park and one of the 25-pounder casings from that salute is on display at the Army Museum. Video of Surrender Ceremony on HMS Glory On 6 September 1945, Japanese General Imamura and Vice Admiral Kusaka embarked on the aircraft carrier HMS Glory which was riding in St Georges Channel, between New Britain and New Ireland. At a ceremony held on the flght deck of the carrier later the same day, these two Japanese officers signed a Surrender Document surrendering approximately 139,000 Japanese to Lieutenant General Vernon Ashton Hobart Sturdee CB CBE DSO, General Officer Commanding 1st Australian Army. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jOsNandynfw Video of Surrender Ceremony in Borneo As a result of leaflets dropped by RAAF over Sapong Estate on mainland of Borneo, contact was made with Lieutenant General Maso Baba, Supreme Commander of Japanese forces in Borneo. He was instructed to fly to Labuan and surrender to Major General George Frederick Wootten CB CBE DSO, General Officer Commanding 9th Australian Division. https://www.awm.gov.au/collection/F07316/

25.01.2022 #AnzacAtHome Vous tes nombreux chaque anne vous rendre aux crmonies de LANZAC Day Bullecourt pour rendre un hommage aux soldats de ces nations. Elles s...ont organises chaque anne depuis plus de 35 ans dans cette petite commune qui entretient une trs forte amiti avec de nombreux australiens souhaitant dcouvrir lhistoire de leurs anctres. Mais, cette anne, en raison de la situation sanitaire toutes les crmonies ont t annules en France. Un service commmoratif a t maintenu Canberra lAustralian War Memorial, sans public, il dbute pour la France 21h30 (5h30 Canberra). Il est possible de le suivre via le site web de lAustralian War Memorial https://www.awm.gov.au/AnzacAtHome/ et sera galement diffus par ABC TV et iView. A Bullecourt, un dpt de gerbe du Maire, Madame Watson se fera 11h, le 25 avril 2020, la petite croix, monument ddi aux disparus australiens des batailles de Bullecourt et au Mmorial du Digger.

25.01.2022 YOUR VIRTUAL VISIT - 9 TO THE AUSTRALIAN ARMY MUSEUM OF WESTERN AUSTRALIA The Australian Army Museum of Western Australia is temporarily closed for public visits in support of mitigation measures and social distancing during the current COVID-19 pandemic. This does not mean that you will miss out completely on a museum experience. Each week, the Museum will present an object from the collection and tell its story. Included will be links and related material which will allow ...you, your family or friends to continue a journey of self-discovery. Enjoy the experience and stay well. This colour was presented to 1st Infantry Regiment (Western Australia Volunteer Forces) by His Excellency the Governor, Lieutenant Colonel Sir Gerard Smith, KCMG at a Queens Birthday parade held on the Recreation Ground, Bazaar Terrace, Perth (now where the Elizabeth Quay is situated), on 28 May 1896. It was consecrated by Senior Chaplain of the Forces, the Very Reverend Dean Goldsmith. This colour was subsequently inherited by successor Militia units to the 1st Infantry Regiment, including 11th Australian Infantry Regiment (Perth Regiment), 88th (Perth) Infantry, 11th Battalion (The Perth Regiment) and 11th/16th Battalion. The colour was handed over to the Perth City Council at a special parade of the 11th/16th Battalion held in Forrest Place on 7 June 1930 and was laid up in the Council Chambers in Murray Street. Together with the other historic colours handed over at the time, this colour later went into storage when Council moved premises in the early 1960s. Perth City Council had some restoration work carried out on these colours in 1975 and later had them on display in their display room at Council House, St Georges Terrace. They were subsequently placed in storage again. Following negotiations by the Army Museum of WA Perth City Council passed on these Colours to the Museum in November 1993. LINKS FOR FURTHER ENJOYMENT Visit the Australian Army Museum of Western Australia web site https://armymuseumwa.com.au/ Discover the Tradition of Regimental Colours in the Australian Army https://www.army.gov.au//colours-standards-guidons-and-ban Queens Birthday Parade and Colours Presentation reported in detail. https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/3091156|||anyWords|||notWords|||requestHandler|||dateFrom=1896-05-01|||dateTo=1896-05-30|||l-advstate=Western+Australia|||sortby Many other great events happened at the Esplanade. http://cms.slwa.wa.gov.au//shaping_perth_wat/the_esplanade You will be amazed at where Perth has held its Council Meetings from taverns to heritage designated buildings. https://www.perth.wa.gov.au//about-/history-of-the-council Is it true that Gerard Smith was the last Governor with a beard? https://govhouse.wa.gov.au/former-governors/ What is a Cygnus atratus and how did it end up on the flag? https://www.dpaw.wa.gov.au//Fact%20sheet%20-%20black%20swa

25.01.2022 A Beautiful Song - Christmas 1915 - WW1

24.01.2022 Army Reserve soldiers from 13th Brigade take part in Exercise ARRAS. This training gave soldiers the opportunity to practice the types of tasks applicable in an... urban environment. The exercise took place at Irwin Barracks and a nearby high school (Shenton College) During the training soldiers from a combat team conducted urban clear and secure tasks based on a Stability Operations (SO) scenario. The name of Exercise ARRAS acknowledges Australian Army involvement in various operations around Arras in France 1918. Firstly, the participation in defensive operations mounted around Arras in the face of the German "Spring Offensives" during late March and early April 1918. Secondly, it recognises involvement in Allied offensive operations on the Western Front, as part of the Second Battle of Arras, directed towards breaking the strongly fortified Hindenburg Line, between 26 August and 3 September 1918.

21.01.2022 1917 - Movie Competition Currently hailed as possibly one of the greatest war movies ever made, Sam Mendes latest movie 1917 is now showing in Perth Cinemas. Two young British soldiers during the First World War are given an impossible mission: deliver a message deep in enemy territory that will stop 1,600 men, and one of the soldiers brothers, from walking straight into a deadly trap. ... In collaboration with Universal Pictures International, the Army Museum of Western Australia is giving you the chance to win one of 10 double passes to see 1917. To win one of these double passes, simply share this post with as many of your friends as possible - the winners of the 10 passes will be selected at random by the museum on Wednesday 22 January and each will be notified via a post on the museums Facebook page. Once notified of their win recipients will be required to collect their prize pass IN PERSON at the museum, 2 Burt Street Fremantle; opening hours are Wednesday to Sunday 10.30am - 3.00pm with last entry at 1.00pm, during which we would wish that you might visit the museum with family and friends. The Army Museum of Western Australia is grateful to Universal Pictures International for their kind support and collaboration. Good Luck! Click on the link below for film trailer. https://m.imdb.com/videoplayer/vi4095655705 Please Note 1917 is rated as MA15+

21.01.2022 YOUR VIRTUAL VISIT - 20 TO THE AUSTRALIAN ARMY MUSEUM OF WESTERN AUSTRALIA The Australian Army Museum of Western Australia has now re-opened on partial hours. Opening is temporarily Wed to Fri only, 1030 to 3pm WITH LAST ENTRY AT 1PM (This is because it takes a good 2 hours to transition all galleries) This does not mean that you will miss out completely on a museum experience. Each week, the Museum will present an object from the collection and tell its story. Included will ...Continue reading

21.01.2022 TEMPORARY MUSEUM CLOSURE DUE TO COVID-19 Unfortunately, the Museum will close temporarily from today, until further notice. The Chief of Army through the Army History Unit Headquarters has directed that all Army museums to close immediately due to the COVID-19 (Corona Virus). ... Closing the Museum has been a difficult decision but a necessary one, not only for the safety of the broader public visiting the museum but also for our volunteers, many of whom fall into the high risk category. The closure is not permanent, but we need to be cautious and careful during this difficult time. The closure is for initially 30 days and will be reviewed at the end of the period. (Approximately mid April 2020) Thank you for your understanding and supporting the safety of the public and volunteers and the future of the museum.

20.01.2022 YOUR VIRTUAL VISIT - 24 TO THE AUSTRALIAN ARMY MUSEUM OF WESTERN AUSTRALIA The Australian Army Museum of Western Australia is now open three days per week, Wednesday through Friday. A COVID-19 plan is in place with social distancing and limits on numbers in individual galleries. Sanitiser stations are available throughout the Museum together with an enhanced cleaning regime....Continue reading

20.01.2022 YOUR VIRTUAL VISIT - 23 TO THE AUSTRALIAN ARMY MUSEUM OF WESTERN AUSTRALIA The Australian Army Museum of Western Australia has now re-opened on partial hours. Opening is temporarily Wed to Fri only, 1030 to 3pm WITH LAST ENTRY AT 1PM (This is because it takes a good 2 hours to transition all galleries) This does not mean that you will miss out completely on a museum experience. Each week, the Museum will present an object from the collection and tell its story. Included will ...be links and related material which will allow you, your family or friends to continue a journey of self-discovery. Enjoy the experience and stay well. Contemplation and Reflection HISTORICAL INFORMATION The Memorial Plaque depicts Britannia standing facing right, her trident held in the crook of her right arm, her left arm extended holding out a laurel wreath. She wears a crested helmet of Grecian design, decorated with the figure of a lion. Another larger lion stands in front of her, also facing right, and beneath, in the exergue, yet another lion, representing Britain, is tearing to pieces an eagle, the emblem of Imperial Germany. The design also embodies two dolphins, symbolising sea-power, a very ancient symbol, as almost identical dolphins can be seen on Greek coinage from 500 BCE . Around the edge of the plaque are the words "HE DIED FOR FREEDOM AND HONOUR", also an oak-spray with leaves and two acorns. The given name and surname of the deceased appears in an oblong box to the right of the figure of Britannia and below the laurel wreath. The absence of rank was a deliberate decision to emphasise the equality of sacrifice in the cause of freedom. The Plaque was designed by Mr E Carter Preston, the designer of the General Service Medal, whose initials appear on the bottom right of the plaque, just above the exergue and to the left of the oak-spray. There was a need to produce 1,500 plaques to commemorate women with the inscription, She died for freedom and honour. The design was altered slightly to allow an "S" to be inserted to read "SHE" for the female plaques. The modification was to make the H slightly narrower to allow the S to be inserted. After around 1500 female plaques had been manufactured the moulds were modified to produce the male version by removing the S. The scroll is of fairly stiff parchment, slightly darkened, and has at the top a large representation of the Royal Coat of Arms with GVRI above, standing for "GEORGE THE FIFTH, KING EMPEROR (REX IMPERATOR)". Beneath, in a form of Old English script, are the moving words: "He whom this scroll commemorates was numbered among those who, at the call of King and Country, left all that was dear to them, endured hardness, faced danger, and finally passed out of the sight of men by the path of duty and self-sacrifice, giving up their own lives that others might live in freedom."

19.01.2022 COLLECTIONS ADVENT CALENDAR. On the fourteenth day of the holiday count down, the Army Museum of Western Australia digitised a Princess Mary Gift Fund Box. ...A Princess Mary Gift Fund Box has become a well recognised item connected to veterans of World War I. These embossed brass boxes were originally intended as a Christmas present for those serving at Christmas in 1914. Princess Mary wanted to pay for the gifts out of her private allowance, but in the end, a public fund was established in her name to distribute the gift. The first tins were made in October 1914 ready for distribution to all who were serving abroad in time for Christmas of that year. Afterwards, with the funds still available, and with many feeling they had been left out, distribution was extended more widely to all who were serving, whether at home or abroad, and to prisoners of war and the next of kin of 1914 casualties. Distribution continued until 1920 by which time over 2.6 million boxes had been distributed. The contents of the box varied depending on who was receiving it and what supplies were available. This could include cigarettes, pipes, anti-acid tablets, writing sets or chocolate. #AMaGAWACollections #CollectionsAdventCalendar #AMaGAMembers

19.01.2022 Tickets are still available at the Museum Thursday-Sunday 10.30am to 3.00pm and again on the day of the concert from 5.20pm - buy your ticket on entry. This is a great family event with a strong history, come along and enjoy the evening. The weather is forecast to be perfect - sunny with a max of 27 degrees, cool evening.

18.01.2022 YOUR VIRTUAL VISIT - 4 TO THE AUSTRALIAN ARMY MUSEUM OF WESTERN AUSTRALIA The Australian Army Museum of Western Australia is temporarily closed for public visits in support of mitigation measures and social distancing during the current COVID-19 pandemic. This does not mean that you will miss out completely on a museum experience. Each week, the Museum will present an object from the collection and tell its story. Included will be links and related material which will allow ...Continue reading

18.01.2022 YOUR VIRTUAL VISIT - 7 TO THE AUSTRALIAN ARMY MUSEUM OF WESTERN AUSTRALIA The Australian Army Museum of Western Australia is temporarily closed for public visits in support of mitigation measures and social distancing during the current COVID-19 pandemic. This does not mean that you will miss out completely on a museum experience. Each week, the Museum will present an object from the collection and tell its story. Included will be links and related material which will allow ...Continue reading

18.01.2022 BULLECOURT 11 APRIL and 3 MAY 1917 Perhaps one of the most significant, but lesser known battles of World War 1 in AIF history the battles, on 11 April and 3 May 1917 involved soldiers of the AIF including several battalions of Western Australians, the most well known being from the first battle (16th and 48th Battalions). The AIF lost its "Bravest soldier in the AIF" - Major Percy Black of the 16th, on the morning of the 11 April killed "on the wire". Of the 700 plus men of ...the 16th who "went In" on that morning only 90 returned to the start line - a total of over 600 were Killed or wounded in action or, taken prisoner by the Germans. In all, some 1170 Australians became P.O.Ws that morning. Bullecourt one on 11th April was also the first major battle where artillery was not used prior to the assault and where our troops were supported by British tanks. Bullecourt is not known for the success of these machines. In the following days AMWA will post further information regarding tanks at Bullecourt. In the meantime, more information can be found via these links: https://www.awm.gov.au/articles//the-battles-for-bullecourt https://sjmc.gov.au/first-second-battles-bullecourt/ http://www.awmlondon.gov.au/battles/bullecourt https://www.google.com/search Photos: AWM and IWM.

17.01.2022 A photograph by my friend Harvey Mills from our excavations at Bullecourt. This grave actually holds the remains of an Allied foot in a boot. Was he killed toda...y in 1917? Did he survive the loss of the limb? We will never know. However we can make a difference for those that have gone through similar situations recently. PLEASE donate to this charity that enables veterans and volunteer supporters to work at such places as Bullecourt. This really is about recovery of humans. https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/bgh See more

16.01.2022 YOUR VIRTUAL VISIT - 15 TO THE AUSTRALIAN ARMY MUSEUM OF WESTERN AUSTRALIA The Australian Army Museum of Western Australia is temporarily closed for public visits in support of mitigation measures and social distancing during the current COVID-19 pandemic. This does not mean that you will miss out completely on a museum experience. Each week, the Museum will present an object from the collection and tell its story. Included will be links and related material which will allow...Continue reading

16.01.2022 YOUR VIRTUAL VISIT - 18 TO THE AUSTRALIAN ARMY MUSEUM OF WESTERN AUSTRALIA The Australian Army Museum of Western Australia has now re-opened on partial hours. Opening is temporarily Wed to Fri only, 1030 to 3pm WITH LAST ENTRY AT 1PM (This is because it takes a good 2 hours to transition all galleries) This does not mean that you will miss out completely on a museum experience. Each week, the Museum will present an object from the collection and tell its story. Included will ...Continue reading

15.01.2022 YOUR VIRTUAL VISIT - 10 TO THE AUSTRALIAN ARMY MUSEUM OF WESTERN AUSTRALIA The Australian Army Museum of Western Australia is temporarily closed for public visits in support of mitigation measures and social distancing during the current COVID-19 pandemic. This does not mean that you will miss out completely on a museum experience. Each week, the Museum will present an object from the collection and tell its story. Included will be links and related material which will allow...Continue reading

14.01.2022 YOUR VIRTUAL VISIT - 22 TO THE AUSTRALIAN ARMY MUSEUM OF WESTERN AUSTRALIA From 2 September 2020, the Australian Army Museum of Western Australia will be open three days per week, Wednesday through Friday. ... A COVID-19 plan is in place with social distancing and limits on numbers in individual galleries. Sanitiser stations are available throughout the Museum together with an enhanced cleaning regime. For those unable to visit at present, the Virtual Visit series will be continuing to present interesting features of the collection and their background stories. 7TH War Loan Honour Flag HISTORICAL INFORMATION Beginning in July 1915, the Commonwealth Government floated seven war loans to help fund the cost of Australia’s involvement in World War One. Australians were urged to purchase war bonds that would be repaid with interest. By the end of the war, 250 million had been raised from these loans which covered almost 60% of the cost to Australia of the war against Germany. The following Western Australian districts secured Seventh War Loan Honour Flags: Flag with three bars and star (more than double the quota). Armadale, 2,630 Beverley, 14,450 Bunbury, 26,430 Cannington, (Queen's Park), 4,710 Donnybrook, 3,050 Geraldton, 35,780 Greenbushes, 6,440 Guildford, 18,380 Kalgoorlie, 88,160 Katanning, 22,590 Kellerberrin, 8,610 Kelmscott, 2,510 Leonora, 11,610 Marble Bar, 5,020 Meekatharra, 15,150 Melville (Bicton), 7,420 Menzies, 7,200 Norsemen, 5,570 Northam, 25,020 Pinjarrah, 4,070 Plantagenet (Mt. Barker), 5,890 South Perth, 8,000 Wagin, 12,885 Westonia, 5,040 Wickepin, 4,480 Yalgoo, 3,900 York, 24,290. Flag with three bars (at least 75 per cent over quota) Dangin, 3,040 Moora, 9,350 Northampton, 3,640 Subiaco, 21,660. Flag with two bars (at least 50 per cent over quota) Pingelly, 7,590. Flag with one bar (at least 25 per cent over quota) Belmont Park 2,040 Busselton, 2,740 Cottesloe, 25,890 Midland Junction, 11,340. Flag only (obtained quota) Balingup 1,560 Claremont, 23,370 Coolgardie, 3,580 Narrogin, 5,130 Toodyay 3,600 Wanneroo, 1,200 Williams, 3,350. Visit the Australian Army Museum of Western Australia web site https://armymuseumwa.com.au/

14.01.2022 Join us at 11.30am AEST as we remember the sacrifices made by all servicemen, women and volunteers. On this day we remember the sacrifices made at war, in conflicts and on peacekeeping operations and especially those who took part in the landings on Gallipoli. #AnzacDay2020

13.01.2022 As most traditional Anzac Day celebrations have been cancelled this video is dedicated to past and serving service personnel of all services to recognise their sacrifices and service over the years...Lest We Forget Anzac at home will be conducted by the Australian War Memorial website https://www.awm.gov.au/AnzacAtHome/ and will also be broadcast by ABC TV and iView.... A huge thank you to 13th Brigade and all WA Regs who have been helping with the current crisis. Your efforts are hugely appreciated.

13.01.2022 YOUR VIRTUAL VISIT - 16 TO THE AUSTRALIAN ARMY MUSEUM OF WESTERN AUSTRALIA The Australian Army Museum of Western Australia is temporarily closed for public visits in support of mitigation measures and social distancing during the current COVID-19 pandemic. This does not mean that you will miss out completely on a museum experience. Each week, the Museum will present an object from the collection and tell its story. Included will be links and related material which will allow...Continue reading

13.01.2022 YOUR VIRTUAL VISIT - 25 TO THE AUSTRALIAN ARMY MUSEUM OF WESTERN AUSTRALIA The Australian Army Museum of Western Australia is now open three days per week, Wednesday through Friday 1030am to 3pm; with last entry at 1pm. A COVID-19 plan is in place with social distancing and limits on numbers in individual galleries. Sanitiser stations are available throughout the Museum together with an enhanced cleaning regime.... For those unable to visit at present, the Virtual Visit series will be continuing to present interesting features of the collection and their background stories. Australian Forestry Group Overseas 2/1 Forestry Company, Royal Australian Engineers HISTORICAL INFORMATION In Britain, to maximise the Australian foresters' productivity, less skilled forestry workers from Honduras and Italian Prisoners of War (POWs) were placed under their control to undertake unskilled work. As well as working with timber, the forestry companies also maintained their military skills and undertook military training for one day each week and a fortnight every six months. The companies were allocated roles in British counter-invasion plans The Australian Forestry Group returned to Australia via the United States in 1943. The Australian soldiers were given the unique honour of marching in a ticker-tape parade, with fixed bayonets, down Broadway in New York on 1 October 1943. This is reputedly the first occasion that armed foreign troops had marched through an American city since Independence. Following their return to Australia in November, the forestry companies, undertook jungle warfare training at Canungra and were later deployed to the Northern Territory and at Yalu in Papua New Guinea. Yalu is 21 km north-west of Lae and 7 km south-east of Nadzab. The Australian Army Museum has a large collection of photographs of 2/1 Forestry Company in its collection. They can be viewed on-line via the new digital collections platform CollectionsWA. https://collectionswa.net.au/search

13.01.2022 YOUR VIRTUAL VISIT - 21 TO THE AUSTRALIAN ARMY MUSEUM OF WESTERN AUSTRALIA The Australian Army Museum of Western Australia has now re-opened on partial hours. Opening is temporarily Wed to Fri only, 1030 to 3pm WITH LAST ENTRY AT 1PM (This is because it takes a good 2 hours to transition all galleries) This does not mean that you will miss out completely on a museum experience. Each week, the Museum will present an object from the collection and tell its story. Included will ...Continue reading

12.01.2022 YOUR VIRTUAL VISIT 1 - TO THE ARMY MUSEUM OF WESTERN AUSTRALIA The Australian Army Museum of Western Australia is temporarily closed for public visits in support of mitigation measures and social distancing during the current COVID-19 pandemic. ... This does not mean that you will miss out completely on a museum experience. Each week, the Museum will present an object(s) from the collection and tell its story. Included will be links and related material which will allow you, your family or friends to continue a journey of self-discovery. Enjoy the experience and stay well. Our first installment relates to the first West Australian Battalion, the 11th and its history. Click on and move through the three photos to learn more. LINKS FOR FURTHER ENJOYMENT Visit the Australian Army Museum of Western Australia web site https://armymuseumwa.com.au/ Discover the Tradition of Regimental Colours in the Australian Army https://www.army.gov.au//colours-standards-guidons-and-ban Read the headlines about the presentation https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/26303699|||anyWords=parade|||notWords|||requestHandler|||dateFrom=1911-02-10|||dateTo=1911-02-24|||l-advstate=Western+Australia|||l-word=*ignore*%7C*ignore*|||l-illustrated=*ignore*%7C*ignore*|||sortby Did one of your ancestors serve in the Boer War? http://members.iinet.net.au/~perthdps/military/bor-wa1.htm 11 Battalion. Australian Imperial Force departing Fremantle, October 1914 https://11btn.wags.org.au/index.php/indexes/11bn-embarkation Was 11 Battalion, AIF at Gallipoli on 25 April 1915? https://www.awm.gov.au/collection/U51451 Were soldiers from 2/11th Battalion captured at Crete in 1941? https://www.awm.gov.au/collection/U56054 St John the Theologian Memorial Chapel in Prevelly Western Australia http://inherit.stateheritage.wa.gov.au//3b1383f6-7a09-4b6e

11.01.2022 YOUR VIRTUAL VISIT - 13 TO THE AUSTRALIAN ARMY MUSEUM OF WESTERN AUSTRALIA The Australian Army Museum of Western Australia is temporarily closed for public visits in support of mitigation measures and social distancing during the current COVID-19 pandemic. This does not mean that you will miss out completely on a museum experience. Each week, the Museum will present an object from the collection and tell its story. Included will be links and related material which will allow...Continue reading

11.01.2022 YOUR VIRTUAL VISIT - 3 TO THE AUSTRALIAN ARMY MUSEUM OF WESTERN AUSTRALIA The Australian Army Museum of Western Australia is temporarily closed for public visits in support of mitigation measures and social distancing during the current COVID-19 pandemic. This does not mean that you will miss out completely on a museum experience. Each week, the Museum will present an object from the collection and tell its story. Included will be links and related material which will allow ...Continue reading

11.01.2022 The Army Museum of Western Australia is operating under restricted hours - during Covid, the hours are: Wednesday, Thursday and Friday 1030 - 1500 Please note that LAST ENTRY to the museum is at 1pm - this is because to transition all galleries of the museum takes approximately two hours. The museum also is operating under a Covid plan to ensure the safety of all Army personnel, Volunteers and Visitors alike.... We will advise further when the museum will resume full hours, in the meantime we do trust that you will be able to visit the museum to enjoy the rich history of the Australian Army in Western Australia and West Australians in the Australian Army.

09.01.2022 YOUR VIRTUAL VISIT - 12 TO THE AUSTRALIAN ARMY MUSEUM OF WESTERN AUSTRALIA The Australian Army Museum of Western Australia is temporarily closed for public visits in support of mitigation measures and social distancing during the current COVID-19 pandemic. This does not mean that you will miss out completely on a museum experience. Each week, the Museum will present an object from the collection and tell its story. Included will be links and related material which will allow... you, your family or friends to continue a journey of self-discovery. Enjoy the experience and stay well. The Anderson Air Raid Shelter or Air Raid Precaution (ARP) shelter was a prefabricated kit consisting of a 4-piece angle-iron base frame, 6-piece dome section of curved corrugated iron, and corrugated iron end sheets. It was designed c1938 by Sir William Paterson at the request of British Home Secretary and Minster for Home Security, John Anderson (after whom it was named), and was based on an earlier design by Dr David Anderson. The structure was intended to be buried half in the ground with the upper half covered in soil. The manufacturer John Lysaght P/L states in advertising material: "over 40,000 tons of these shelters were supplied to the British Government by the Australian company of John Lysaght (Aust) Pty Ltd and over 2,500,000 were supplied by the English manufacturers. The Australian War Memorial has an original Anderson Shelter in its collection. Another home shelter type was the Morrison shelter, officially termed Table (Morrison) Indoor Shelter, had a cage-like construction beneath it. It was named after Herbert Morrison, the British Minister of Home Security at the time. The Morrison shelter came in assembly kits, to be bolted together inside the home. They were approximately 2 metres by 1.2 metres and 0.75 metres in height with welded wire mesh sides supporting a 3mm steel plate tabletop. Shelters in private homes were supplemented by public shelters established by governments at all levels and shelters designed to protect infrastructure key workers. I LINKS FOR FURTHER ENJOYMENT Visit the Australian Army Museum of Western Australia web site https://armymuseumwa.com.au/ Australian Womens Army Service https://www.awm.gov.au/articles/encyclopedia/awas Voluntary Aid Detachments https://www.awm.gov.au/articles/encyclopedia/vad Anderson shelters during World War 2 https://spartacus-educational.com/2WWandersonshelter.htm Inside the University of Western Australias World War 2 Bomb Shelter https://www.6pr.com.au/inside-uwa-s-ww2-bomb-shelter-20170/ Air raid precautions in Perth 14 December 1941 https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/59162721 https://www.facebook.com//war-touched-per/777135365690853/ Air raid alarm in Perth 11 March 1944 https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/46787349

09.01.2022 #FlashbackFriday This week we flashback only 2 months to the Sunset Military Spectacular in Perth! On the 8th March 2020, RAN Band WA, alongside Australian Arm...y Band Perth, and with Ceremonial Guard from HMAS Stirling, Fleet Base West, treated audiences to a unique variety concert, culminating in the poignant performance of Navy Ceremonial Sunset and Beat to Quarters. In recent years, the Sunset Military Spectacular, presented by the Army Museum of Western Australia has been a popular annual event, strengthening the bonds between ADF Bands and establishments in the Perth area. Images: LSIS Ernesto Daniel #ServinginHarmony #YourADF #AusNavy #ProudtoServe #Navy #Band #RANBand #Concert #CeremonialSunset #AustralianWhiteEnsign #Perth Royal Australian Navy

08.01.2022 YOUR VIRTUAL VISIT - 11 TO THE AUSTRALIAN ARMY MUSEUM OF WESTERN AUSTRALIA The Australian Army Museum of Western Australia is temporarily closed for public visits in support of mitigation measures and social distancing during the current COVID-19 pandemic. This does not mean that you will miss out completely on a museum experience. Each week, the Museum will present an object from the collection and tell its story. Included will be links and related material which will allow...Continue reading

08.01.2022 YOUR VIRTUAL VISIT - 5 TO THE AUSTRALIAN ARMY MUSEUM OF WESTERN AUSTRALIA The Australian Army Museum of Western Australia is temporarily closed for public visits in support of mitigation measures and social distancing during the current COVID-19 pandemic. This does not mean that you will miss out completely on a museum experience. Each week, the Museum will present an object from the collection and tell its story. Included will be links and related material which will allow ...Continue reading

08.01.2022 UNFORTUNATELY THE NATIONAL TRUST HAS HAD TO CANCEL THIS EVENT DUE TO THE CURRENT CORONA VIRUS SITUATION Please see the link below for full information. https://www.nationaltrust.org.au/ahf/... HERITAGE FESTIVAL Tanks for the Memories: Up Close and Personal with Large Technology Want to get up close and personal and see the details of an armoured fighting vehicle? At this event you will be able to do so with over 20 tanks, personnel carriers and artillery weapons from the Boer War (1899) to Afghanistan (2020). A unique opportunity to get inside some of this equipment. In addition to entry to the Army Museum of Western Australia galleries and collections, visitors will have the opportunity to photograph, take selfies, touch and explore our unique collection of armoured fighting vehicles and artillery. Our Theatre will be showing war time footage and documentaries showing these weapons in action. A souvenir booklet will guide you through the weaponry and summarise their lethal firepower. Toilets, universal access and light refreshments available. On-site parking for ACROD.

07.01.2022 A very special service this morning!

06.01.2022 Laying up of the old West Australian University regiment Colours. On 19th October 2019 the old colours of the regiment were laid up in a ceremony at Artillery barracks Fremantle.

06.01.2022 Nearly 101 years ago another Pandemic was affecting our world. Australian Red Cross Voluntary Aid Detachment members wearing protective face masks, working as flu doctors in Sydney, 1918. AWMP01102.021 Once men started to arrive home, there was an unforeseen problem- the influenza pandemic, which had begun in mid-1918, and continued through to 1919, sweeping through Europe and killing approximately 15 million people. As early as 26 June, Captain Ivor Williams wrote that 600 o...ut of 750 men in his camp in France had contracted the flu. Although the decline in wartime health due to rationing can be partly blamed for the immense impact of the flu, countries such as Sweden that were not involved in the war, also experienced high mortality from the virus. Many of the Australian transport ship passengers were held in quarantine upon arrival. Signaller Alexander Burns of the 7th Battalion, who arrived home in February 1919, after two and a half years of service in the AIF, was forced to wait another two frustrating months in quarantine before being allowed to return to his home in Victoria. Private Harry Hansell, 27th General Reinforcements, who enlisted in July 1918, never saw any action, but still saw many people around him die from an outbreak of flu on their transport ship when a group of soldiers who had just had shore leave in New Zealand arrived on board. Harry himself contracted the flu, but was lucky to survive it. As we all know, history often repeats itself... so please take all recommended precautions as necessary. The Army Museum of Western Australia looks forward to re-opening once this pandemic is stopped. Regards to all our followers. Source Australian War Memorial Canberra https://www.awm.gov.au/visit/exhibitions//victory/influenza

06.01.2022 YOUR VIRTUAL VISIT - 14 TO THE AUSTRALIAN ARMY MUSEUM OF WESTERN AUSTRALIA The Australian Army Museum of Western Australia remains temporarily closed for public visits during current COVID-19 restrictions. Army continues to review the situation, on a national perspective, as restriction levels are adjusted. Each week, the Museum will continue to present an object from the collection and tell its story. Included will be links and related material which will allow you, your fa...Continue reading

05.01.2022 YOUR VIRTUAL VISIT - 2 TO THE AUSTRALIAN ARMY MUSEUM OF WESTERN AUSTRALIA The Australian Army Museum of Western Australia is temporarily closed for public visits in support of mitigation measures and social distancing during the current COVID-19 pandemic....Continue reading

04.01.2022 The Victoria Cross, Australia Remembers. The Museum is offering a fantastic deal on Michael Madden's - The Victoria Cross Australia Remembers. Normally $85 the Army Museum of Western Australia is offering the last of its stock at the incredible bargain price of just $55.00. A great collectors item, coffee table book and must have for Military enthusiasts these won't last long.... Available from the Museum Shop between 1030 and 1300 Wednesday, Thursday and Fridays only. Call in at the gate and ask to be directed to the shop....and while you are at it maybe visit the museum galleries.

04.01.2022 LEWIS MACHINE GUNS An interesting fact that was only recently brought to my attention (as a Volunteer guide at Army Museum of WA). Apparently this very effective light machine gun used by the British and allies from Commonwealth countries as well as the U.S. were held in such high regard by the Germans. when captured in battle were often re-calibred by the Germans to suit their own 7.92mm ammunition and were used against the allied forces.

04.01.2022 Tickets selling fast so if you wish to attend the 2020 spectacular head on down to the museum to secure your seats. Museum office open 1030 to 3pm WED TO SUN. Dont miss out

04.01.2022 YOUR VIRTUAL VISIT - 8 TO THE AUSTRALIAN ARMY MUSEUM OF WESTERN AUSTRALIA The Australian Army Museum of Western Australia is temporarily closed for public visits in support of mitigation measures and social distancing during the current COVID-19 pandemic. This does not mean that you will miss out completely on a museum experience. Each week, the Museum will present an object from the collection and tell its story. Included will be links and related material which will allow ...you, your family or friends to continue a journey of self-discovery. Enjoy the experience and stay well. The Kokoda Trail linked Owers Corner, approximately 40 km north-east of Port Moresby to the village of Kokoda and its airstrip on the northern side of the Owen Stanley mountain range. From there trails continued to the river crossing at Wairopi and on to the settlements of Buna, Gona and Sanananda on the north coast. The village of Kokoda stood on the northern side of the main range and was the site of the only airfield between Port Moresby and the north coast. After being repulsed at the battle of the Coral Sea, the Japanese saw the Kokoda Trail as a route to capture Port Moresby. After landings at Gona on 21 July 1942, a full-scale offensive developed., the Australian force was unable to hold back the Japanese. Beginning as a fighting withdrawal, delaying actions were fought as the Australians withdrew along the Trail. They finally stopped on 17 September at Imita Ridge. The tactical and supply situation swung against the Japanese who ordered a withdrawal to the north coast. Australian troops began to edge forward from Imita Ridge on 23 September. During their retreat, the Japanese fought delaying actions every bit as determined as those of the Australians. Several difficult battles were fought before crossing the Kumusi at Wairopi in mid-November heading for even more bitter fighting to eliminate the Japanese beachheads at Gona, Buna and Sanananda. Approximately 625 Australians were killed along the Kokoda Trail and over 1,600 were wounded. Casualties due to sickness exceeded 4,000. "Kokoda Trail" and "Kokoda Track" have been used interchangeably. The former was adopted by the Battles Nomenclature Committee as the official British Commonwealth battle honour in October 1957. Visit the Australian Army Museum of Western Australia web site https://armymuseumwa.com.au/ What was Maroubra Force? https://codenames.info/operation/maroubra/ The Battle for Brigade Hill https://www.army.gov.au//histo/the-battle-for-brigade-hill Have you heard the term chocos or chocolate soldiers? https://aso.gov.au/titles/tv/australians-at-war/clip1/ Discover the story of and the memorial to Brigadier Arnold Potts https://monumentaustralia.org.au//60702-brigadier-arnold-p https://www.awm.gov.au/collection/P10676740 Recollections of a biscuit bomber https://www.battleforaustralia.asn.au/BiscuitBomberPilot.php

03.01.2022 2020 Sunset Military Spectacular. See Events page for full detail.

03.01.2022 YOUR VIRTUAL VISIT - 17 TO THE AUSTRALIAN ARMY MUSEUM OF WESTERN AUSTRALIA The Australian Army Museum of Western Australia is temporarily closed for public visits in support of mitigation measures and social distancing during the current COVID-19 pandemic. This does not mean that you will miss out completely on a museum experience. Each week, the Museum will present an object from the collection and tell its story. Included will be links and related material which will allow...Continue reading

02.01.2022 YOUR VIRTUAL VISIT - 6 TO THE AUSTRALIAN ARMY MUSEUM OF WESTERN AUSTRALIA The Australian Army Museum of Western Australia is temporarily closed for public visits in support of mitigation measures and social distancing during the current COVID-19 pandemic. This does not mean that you will miss out completely on a museum experience. Each week, the Museum will present an object from the collection and tell its story. Included will be links and related material which will allow ...Continue reading

02.01.2022 The Army Museum of Western Australia is now proud to be an affiliate of the Military Shop. The Military Shop retails a fantastic range of militaria memorabilia items and the like. If you purchase any items from the Military Shop using the link below, or inputting the Coupon Code ARMY MUSEUM OF WESTERN AUSTRALIA the museum will receive a small commission from the Military Shop so, when purchasing using their portal and these codes you will be assisting the income stream for th...e museum. Enjoy browsing the Military Shop range and enjoy shopping. Click here to access the Military Shop website and enjoy your shopping https://militaryshop.com.au/?ref=l05hip8x3mqt Remember to use the Coupon Code ARMY MUSEUM OF WESTERN AUSTRALIA when making your purchases.

01.01.2022 TO ALL SOCIAL CLUBS, COMMON INTEREST GROUPS AND ORGANISATIONS LOOKING FOR SOMETHING "A LITTLE DIFFERENT" THE ARMY MUSEUM OF WESTERN AUSTRALIA FOUNDATION ACN: 085 710 498... ARTILLERY BARRACKS BURT STREET FREMANTLE WA 6160 Phone: (08) 9430 2535 FAX: (08) 9430 2519 E-mail: [email protected] Patron: The Honourable Kim Beazley AC, Governor of Western Australia 23rd September 2020 The Army Museum of Western Australia [AMWA] has now re-opened after COVID-19 and would like to extend an invitation for your organisation to consider using our facilities for your meetings, functions etc. The museum is located in the historic Artillery Barracks, Fremantle which was built between 1910 and 1913 to house the permanent garrison artillerymen. The AMWA is a section of the Australian Army History Unit which has a network of regional museums throughout Australia. Our objective is to collect, conserve and exhibit the history of the Australian Army in Western Australian and Western Australians in the Australian Army. The museum was established in 1977 and is supported by the Army Museum of Western Australia Foundation which is a not-for-profit company entirely staffed by volunteers. The museum does not receive any government funding and thus relies upon entrance visitations, fund raising events such as military concerts and donations/bequests for the day to day running of the museum. We do receive support for special projects in the form of grants from Lottery West and the Department of Veterans Affairs. What we can offer for your committee and members Location Artillery Barracks, Burt Street, Fremantle WA 6160. Parking is available on the Parade Ground within the barracks precinct. When anytime between the hours of 9.00am to 3.00pm, Wednesday through to Sunday [the museum normal opening days]. Mondays and Tuesdays by special arrangement. Cost we look to charge a standard $10.00 per person basis. What’s included Conference room, parade ground [in case of set up of displays, kids bouncy castles etc], BBQ facilities, Officers Mess and a tour through the museum. Come and have a look refer to the attached flyer for more detail however, if any members of your organising committee would like to come and see first-hand the facilities that are available, please contact us as shown immediately below. Who to contact Garry Hugo 0400 205 682 or Dianne Hornby on 0422 425 280 or email us on [email protected]