The Australian War Memorial Collection. Test site
Long bristled split rattan broom with a two part wooden head. There is a hole in the head to take a handle. The bristles are secured to the head by two steel wires. They are further secured, to stop them spreading when used, by two rows of finely twisted copper wire. The head is marked in pencil '"Search & Sweep" CHANGI BROOM FACTORY "UBIQUE BRAND" No 8608'.
This box of miniature brooms was presented to the Australian commanding officer in Changi, Lieutenant Colonel F G 'Black Jack' Galleghan. Prisoners who were members of the Royal Australian Artilley were responsible for the Changi Broom Factory, and the 'Ubique' brand name reflects the Artillery motto. The factory began production on 1 April 1942.
Miniature yard broom with coconut fibre bristles and a wooden head. There is a hole in the head to take a handle. Head is made in five pieces and is secured by fine steel pins and staples. Marked in p
Long bristled split rattan broom with a two part wooden head. There is a hole in the head to take a handle. The bristles and head are secured by steel wire and two steel strips around each end. The he
Miniature split rattan broom head, without handle, in a traditional 'witch's broom' shape. The bristles are bound at the head with fine copper wire. This box of miniature brooms was presented to the
Small wooden box with a flat lid attached with three leather hinges and steel nails. The lid is marked in pencil '"Search & Sweep" CHANGI BROOM FACTORY "UBIQUE BRAND"'. The box was made to contain fou
Long bristled split rattan broom with a two part wooden head. There is a hole in the head to take a handle. The bristles and head are secured by steel wire and two steel strips around each end. The he
Miniature split rattan broom head, without handle, in a traditional 'witch's broom' shape. The bristles are bound at the head with fine copper wire. This box of miniature brooms was presented to the
Miniature yard broom with coconut fibre bristles and a wooden head. There is a hole in the head to take a handle. Head is made in five pieces and is secured by fine steel pins and staples. Marked in p
Small wooden box with a flat lid attached with three leather hinges and steel nails. The lid is marked in pencil '"Search & Sweep" CHANGI BROOM FACTORY "UBIQUE BRAND"'. The box was made to contain fou
Africa Star. Impressed on reverse with recipient's details. George Frederick Wootten was born on 1 May 1893 in Marrickville Sydney. Entering the Royal Military College, Duntroon in 1911 he was part
Defence Medal. Impressed around edge with recipient's details. George Frederick Wootten was born on 1 May 1893 in Marrickville Sydney. Entering the Royal Military College, Duntroon in 1911 he was pa
