Paper printed certificate in a brown rectangular wooden frame with gilded interior relating to the appointment of a soldier to be an Officer.“Appoints Roy McIntosh Shadforth to Lieutenant with seal of Gov General. Entered into Register of Patents 24/7/1924.” On rear of brown paper: “Trust No 65”documents-certificates, frame accessories, military history-army, officer, shadforth

Copy of Instrument of Surrender of Japanese forces in New Guinea, New Britain, New Ireland, Bougainville and Adjacent islands 6th Sept 1945Signed by Vernon Sturdee, LT General First Australian Army and Commander in Chief Japanese Imperial Southeastern Army (signed in Japanese characters).documents-certificates, japan, military history, surrender

William Charles Atkinson enlisted in the RAAF on 9.2.1944 age 18 years. On discharge from the Air Force he held the rank of LAC in No 7 Aircraft Depot.From the citizens of Bendigo to WC Atkinson. Signed by Mayor A Truscott and town clerk.Written on rear: "William Charles Atkinson 147081 RAAF” , “Frank Palmozzo”documents-certificates, frame accessories, raaf, atkinson

RSL Anzac of the Year award for 2007, awarded to Susan Maree Arthur. Printed on cream paper.Signed by National President and Secretary.documents-certificates, frame accessories, rsl, anzac, brsl, smirsl

ANTHONY NEWMAN No 3243 enlisted in the AIF on 28.10.1914 age 22 years 5 months in the 1st reinforcements 2nd FAB AIF as a Gunner. Embarked for Egypt 22.12.1914, embarked for Gallipoli 30.4.1915, transferred to 3rd FAB 6.9.1915. Hospitalised with Jaundice serious enough to be transferred to Malta then England, returned to unit 10.3.1916. Transferred to 12th FAB 26.3.1916 then to 4th Div AHQ 31.3.1916. Embarked for France 2.6.1916, discharged from the AIF 10.5.1919 medically unfit.Timber frame, mid brown with glass front, dark green mount. Discharge Certificate for ANTHONY NEWMAN printed in black & red colour on cream coloured paper, features the Royal coat of arms mounted on 2 columns all in red ink. Illustrated in black is Britannia holding a Union Jack flag & facing 2 soldiers who are presenting arms. At the bottom is a scroll with the recipients name written in black ink. Block print label mounted within dark green mount, centre lower edge. Within the red scroll border: “Anthony Newman Australian Imperial Force Served with honour & was disabled in the Great War. Honourably discharged on 10.5.1919 George R I” Label centre lower edge: ANTHONY NEWMAN Regt No 3243 2nd FAB Enlisted 23.10.194 Discharged 10.5.1919 medically unfit. Donated by R Fair. Stamped at the bottom: V22526 documents - certificates, newman, disabled

Refer Cat No 172, 173 for service details.Timber frame, mid brown with glass front. Dark green mount. In Memoriam Certificate decorated in grey, silver print, flowers & leaves, red & blue crossed flags. Red paper common seal of the Shire of East London at lower right. Oval shaped black & white photo, portrait of a soldier in uniform inserted in a frame within the certificate at lower left. Some of the print appears to be hard printed.“Bmdr A.J Dalziel 3rd Div Trench Mortar Battery. Died in France 24th Feb 1916. Aged 24 years. Signed by Shire of East London, President & Councillors”documents-certificates, frame accessories, shire seat loddon, dalziel

ERNEST BERNARD LUECKE No 2104 enlisted in the 38th Batt AIF on 3.3.1916 age 20 years. He embarked with the 3rd reinforcements 38th Batt on 25.9.1916. He arrived in France 21.12.1916. Hospitalised with Myalgia 8.1.1917 then Influenza 7.2.1917. He returned to his unit 22.5.1917. KIA between 7 - 9 June 1917. No known grave. Inscription at bottom incorrect E B LUECKE killed in Belgium between 7 - 9 June 1917. Commemorative scroll issued to family of the dead soldier.Rectangular Commemorative Scroll, olive mount, brown wooden frame, glass front. “Pte ERNEST BERNARD LUECKE Golden Square Vic No 2104 3rd Reinforcements, 38 Batt AIF Embarked 25.9.1916 KIA 7.9.1916”documents-certificates, frame accessories, luecke, kia

Thomas Henry COLE No 2297 enlisted in the AIF in 4th reinforcements 38th Bn on 6.10.1916 age 37 years 8 months. Embarked for England 20.10.1916, embark for France 28.3.1917, WIA 18.4 1917 GSW’s arm, leg and buttock, RTA 8.11.1918 for discharge re wounds, discharged from the AIF 5.6.1919 medically unfit.Wooden frame, green border with glass front. Oval picture insert of soldier at bottom of photo. Appreciation Certificate to Private T H Cole.Presented to Private T H COLE by the People of Epsom. In grateful appreciation of his services for King & Country in the Great War. Dated 1.2.1919.documents - certificates, frame accessories

Wooden rectangular frame with picture wire. Young Worker Patriotic Guild coloured certificate issued to Jessie Patterson of Milloo School in 1917. Signed by Minister, Director & Headmaster.documents-certificates, frame accessories, military history, patriotic guild, young workers

WILLIAM LESLIE PHILLIPS No 5751 enlisted in the AIF in 18th reinforcements 6th Batt on 13.3.1916 age 20 years 11 months. Embarked for England 3.7.1916, embarked for France 29.9.1916, hospitalised 30.11.1916 with Trench Feet., Transferred to 60th Batt 19.9.1917, hospitalised 3.12.1917 with Trench Feet, return to unit 10.12.1917, KIA France 5.4.1918.Olive green mount, rectangular wooden frame. Rectangular coloured certificate in purple & green honouring Pte LES W PHILLIPS. “From the residents of White Hills to the family of Pte LES W PHILLIPS, KIA at Villers-Bretonneux April 5th 1918”documents-certificates, frame accessories, military history, white hills

Part of WILLIAM HOLMES Collection. Refer Cat No 2548.2P for his service details. .1) Junior Cadet Record for WILLIAM HOLMES, folded, dated 11.8.1911. .2) Discharged Soldiers Qualification Certificate approving WILLIAM HOLMES for mixed farming dated 9.5.1919. .3) Volunteer Defence Corps certificate detailing WILLIAM HOLMES' service dated 10.12.1942.documents - army records, documents - certificates

John BROWNLESS MM, No 6317, 4th FAB AIF. Refer cat No 21 for his service details.Appreciation certificate coloured, rectangular framed, wooden frame with moulding, glass front & olive green mount.Presented to Bombadier J BROWNLESS from the Shire of Poowong & Jeetho. 1914 - 1919 The Great War. Honour to the Brave. Freedom Justice.documents-certificates, shires, ww2

Henry Holmberg No's 334, 26673 8th L.H Regt AIF. Refer 54P for full service details re Henry and brother Carl. Also 609PCertificate of Discharge re Henry Holmberg, copy of original for display. Details name, rank, Regt number, enlistment date, reason for discharge, service number, home and abroad time and discharge date. Frame is black wood."Register No 413"frame accessories, documents - certificates, discharge

Capt Warick Rosenthal No TX6321 AAMC. Refer 622.3, 775.Certificate " Australian Military Forces form C24." It certifies that Capt W. Rosethal attended a course of instruction in " AMC Duties - war" from 14 SEPT 42 till 24 Oct 42 held at "Ravenswood" IVANHOE. Paper is yellowed , printed form with some hand writing in ink. Form is mounted on cardboard with photo corners.documents, certificates, military history, medical

Capt Warick Rosenthal No TX6321 AAMC. Refer Cat No ‘s 622.3, 775.Embossed scroll on parchment paper in black lettering re the appointment of Warick Rosenthal to be an Officer of the Active Citizen Military Forces of the commonwealth from the 13th Day of October 1942.documents, certificates, military history

The item relates to the burial of an unknown Australian soldierColoured, pastel green & cream, black print (under plastic), metal backing. Australian & British Flags surrounding (red flag), laurel wreath.The Allied Commander Pays the Highest Tribute to the Australian Forces.documents - certificates, military history, tributes, burial

Edgar James Koch No 2096 enlisted in the 3rd reinforcements 37th Batt AIF on 18.3.16. Embarked for overseas 25.9.16. WIA 4.10.17 GSW's left arm and chest wall. Transfers to the 38th Batt 12.10.18. Hospital 22.10.18 with Influenza. Hospital again 12.12.18 with Debility. Discharged from the AIF 25.9.10 medically unfit. Refer 933P, 1257P.Framed copy, Certificate of Discharge from the AIF re Edgar James Koch No 2096 37th Battalion AIF. Details enlistment date, age, unit, Regt No, days of service home and abroad and discharge date.documents-certificates, military history-service records, frame accessories, koch

Pte HARRY THOMPSON No 69437 New Zealand Expeditionary Force WW1. Refer 2027 for his service details. Illustrated certificate, brown & black ink printed on cream paper, mount in brown & green cardboard & brown frame.The Great War 1914 - 1918 Certificate of Service in the NZEF for Pte Harry Thompson 69437 Stamp on back: Bethany Gallery 116 Bridge St Bendigodocuments - certificates, military history-service records

.1) Disabled and Discharge Scroll presented to WILLIAM MOYLE who enlisted on 27.3.1916 with 4th reinforcements 60th Batt AIF age 31 years 9 months. Embarked for England 1.18.1916, embarked for France 6.12.1916, hospitalised 26.9.1917 NYD (not not determined), returned to unit 6.10.1917, transfered to 59th Batt 25.9.1918, WIA 29.9.1918 GSW to head, discharged from the AIF 22.3.1919..1) Coloured illustrated certificate, red & black ink. .2) Aluminium round Identity disc .3) Buckingham Palace letterhead with blue print. .1) “No V24414 to WILLIAM MOYLE.” .2) “No 2205 W MOYLE 60th Batt AIF.” .3) “From King George 1918.”documents-certificates, letters, military equipment-identity discs, moyle

Colin Strachan VX5295 enlisted on 25.10.39 in Bendigo. He was discharged from the AIF on 29.9.44. His unit at discharge was 2/5th Battalion. Coloured certificate "All Honour to the Brave". Presented to Pte C Strachan in appreciation of services rendered in WWII, from the citizens of California Gully. Centre has details, flags at top, scroll at bottom with rising sun. Frame is black wood with gold edging.documents-certificates, civic mementoes-presentations, california gully, strachan

FRANCIS JOSEPH PALMER No V65132. Refer 1425 for Service History.Colour illustrated certificate with red seal of City of Bendigo right lower corner. Framed with brown & gold coloured edge, plastic frame.“The Citizens of Bendigo express deep thankfulness To F J PALMER”documents-certificates, civic mementoes-presentations, bendigo, palmer

James Joseph Kirkham No 685 enlisted in the AIF with F Coy 8th Batt on 21.8.1914 age 25 years. Embarked for Egypt 19.10.1914, embark for Gallipoli 5.4.1915, hospital 19.5.1915 with Influenza then Rhuematism, return to Gallipoli 6.8.1915. Embark for France 26.3.1916, hospital 25.4.1917 with Appendicitis, return to unit 10.12.1917, attached to 1st Pioneer Batt 9.3.1918, return to Australia, leave for 1914 personnel 8.10.1918, discharged from the AIF 31.9.19. Refer 1283, 1986P.Certificate of discharge, Register No 1135 for Pte James Joseph Kirkham no 685, 1st Pioneers, 31/1/1919. Details name, rank, regt no, enlistment date, service at home and abroad, reason for discharge and discharge date. Certificate has been laminated.documents - certificates, military history-service records, kirkham

Clement Herbert Lawrence Ingleby No V65375 enlisted on 28.3.1941 age 28 years. He was discharged on 18.12.1946 with rank of Sgt in 3 Mil Dist A/CS Office Vic.A Call To Arms to C H L INGLEBY, 24th October 1942 from Shire of Bet Bet, enlisting in the AIF for Active Service 24th October 1942. Gold wooden frame, cardboard backing, glass front. Coloured certificate with white border.Signed: “Shire President & Shire Secretary of Bet Bet Shire”documents - certificates, civic mementoes, ingleby

This will be Colin Strachan VX5295, refer Cat No 1261 for other certificates.Colour illustrated certificate from City of Bendigo, British & Australian flags, colour illustrations of servicemen & women. Brown frame, cardboard back, metal clips.“The Citizens of Bendigo Express deep thankfulness To C STRACHAN “documents - certificates, civic mementoes-presentations, strachan

This will be Colin Strachan VX5295, refer Cat No 1261 for other certificates.Certificate with gold wooden frame, glass front, cardboard backing with durex tape.‘The Shire of Marong presented to Colin Strachan 1 July 1946”documents - certificates, civic mementoes-presentations, strachan

Ruben John TYRER No V150812. Refer 1813.5 for his service history.Illustrated certificate with coloured illustration of servicemen & women, black print, British & Australian flags. City crest.“The Citizens of Bendigo express deep thankfulness To R J TYRER” Right lower corner: Red seal of Bendigodocuments- certificates, civic mementoes - presentations, bendigo, tyrer

James Howard Hicks No 51964 enlisted in the RAAF on 16.3.1942 age 32 years. At discharge on 30.11.1945 he was an LAC in No 2 Operational Training Unit.Illustrated civic certificate commemorating voluntary service with gilt wooden frame.“The Shire of Huntly To James Howard Hicks. Signed by the President, 8 Councillors, & Shire Secretary. Hand written in red felt tip pen on back: From Mrs J Hicks Bannister St Bendigo”documents - certificates,, frame accessories, civic momentoes, presentations, huntly shire, hicks

Roy Henry CLEE No VX28338 enlisted in the 2nd AIF on 20.6.1940 age 24 years. At discharge from the Army on 19.9.1945 he was a Pte in No 37 Employment Coy.Brown plastic frame with gold trim, glass front, brown paper backing. “On the 50th Anniversary of the End of the Second World War, a grateful nation expresses its thanks to R H CLEE. Signed by Prime Minister, Minister for Veteran's Affairs & Federal Member. Stamp on back: Galleria Framing & Prints.”documents - certificates, military history, government - federal govt, 50th anniversary, clee

.2 & .3) these are issued to next of kin of soldiers who never returned from the Great War. Refer Cat No’s 1794, 1791.2, 1792P. Walter was from Bendigo Victoria and enlisted in NZ..1) Certificate re the award of "Mention in Despatches" to Lce-Cpl W Peake in a gilded wood frame. .2) Memorial Scroll re W Peake. Parchment paper with Coat of Arms at the top, the text is standard for all Scrolls with space at the bottom for individual names. Mounted in a wood frame with a section at the bottom for more details. .3) Memorial letter from the King on cream coloured paper, red coat of arms at the top, text is standard for all these letters. Mounted in a wood frame. .1) "New Zealand Force, No 6/1688 Lce-Cpl W Peake, 1st Bn Canterbury R" .2) "Cpl Walter Peake Canterbury Inf Regt N.Z.E.F". "Died of Wounds 1.6.1917" .3) " Buckingham Palace, George I"documents - certificates, letters, military history, memorial scroll, mention in dispatches

Donald Henry Harris. Refer 2318 for service history also 2126.2..1) Interim Discharge Certificate RAAF re HARRIS, DONALD HENRY - 141844, LAC. Small blue folded parchment paper, black writing. Front has crown & wings, Royal Aust Airforce Interim Certificate of Discharge, inside are his details. .2) Paper yellowed, ink & pencil writing re D.H HARRIS & entitlement to wear 1939-45 Star & Pacific Star.documents - certificates, military history - service records