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Bendigo Military Museum
Book - BOOK Gallipoli, ROBERTS Chris and STEVENS Paul, The Artillery at ANZAC, Published 2021
... goldfields Books Military History ANZAC WW1 Artillery Analysis ...Analysis of the Artillery at ANZACHard cover book with dust cover. Hard cover - cardboard, black buckraw with gold print on spine. Dust cover - paper, black, brown and white print on front, spine and back. Front image - in black, grey tones, photograph of Observers scan the enemy lines for targets on 30 April 1915." 376 pages, wt, plain, white, illustrated in black and white and colour photographs and maps. Owners label - opposite page to Title page.Analysis of the Artillery at ANZACbooks, military history, anzac, ww1, artillery -
Bendigo Military Museum
Book - NZ MILITARY BOOK, Radio works and Euroa Farms, Shrapnel and Semaphore, 2001
... military history biography ww1 Book, soft cover cardboard, purple ...Biography from the diary of “Walter Edmund Leadly” 1st Battalion 2nd Corps of the Canterbury Regiment of New Zealand.Book, soft cover cardboard, purple print on front cover, cream print on spine and back, front has illustrated sepia tone photo of three soldiers with Signallers equipment on cream background, rear cover brown background, 60 pages, plain white illustrated with B & W photographs.books military, history, biography, ww1 -
Bendigo Military Museum
Book - BOOK, EPITAPHS WW1, We Will Remember Them, AIF Epitaphs of World War I
... -history epitaphs WW1 Hand written notes in grey lead pencil ...We Will Remember Them, AIF Epitaphs of World War I. From back cover: No consolidated list of epitaphs exists but John and Hazelle Laffin have been collecting them from the graves themselves for decades. These inscriptions, in their great variety, present a picture of Australians of the period.Soft cardboard cover. Black, white & gold print on front, spine & back. On front cover background is a sepia photo of a soldier in uniform with his wife & 2 children. Smaller colour photo in foreground of a headstone. On back cover is a small colour photo of John & Hazelle Laffin. 158 pages, cut, plain, white. Illustrated black & white photos & hand drawn maps. Hand written notes in grey lead pencil on numerous pages.books-military-history, epitaphs ww1 -
Bendigo Military Museum
Photograph - PHOTOGRAPH, FRAMED, Framed Photograph of E.J. Jones 46 Bn AIF
... ; trades - carpentry; military history - army WW1 On rear of frame ...Edwin James Jones No 3511 AIF. refer 1367.5 for his service history. Framed Black & White full length portrait of WW1 Soldier. Photograph - black and white photograph, full length portrait of soldier in uniform. On rear of frame is a note "E.J. Jones, 18 years old", 46 Bn AIF Frame - timber, light brown stain, decorative edge, glass front.On rear of frame is a note "E.J. Jones, 18 years old", 46 Bn AIF photography-photographs, frame accessories; trades - carpentry; military history - army, ww1 -
Bendigo Military Museum
Photograph - PHOTOGRAPH, FRAMED, Framed photo of WW1 soldier believed to be Donald Burnet
... ; trades - carpentry History Army WW1 Framed photograph of WW1 ...Donald John BURNET No 2130 enlisted in the AIF in 4th reinforcements 60th Batt on 19.5.1916 age 18 years. Embark for England 1.8.1916, embark for France 11.11.1916. He is then returned to England with under age personnel for some reason on 27.12.1916 and proceeds to get himself in trouble. Finally embarks for France on 19.4.1917 and in trouble 2 days later but rejoins his unit on 25.4.1917, hospital 14.6.1917 with a Sprained right Ankle, rejoin unit 21.6.1917, hospital 7.8.1917 with Diptheria and then gets Tonsilitis, rejoin unit 20.9.1917 and is KIA 5 days later on 25.9.1917. Refer 1978.Framed photograph of WW1 soldier. Black & White full length Portrait of WW1 Soldier, possibly - Donald Burnet, White Hills, Bendigo. Frame - timber, light brown stain, decorative edge, with gold coloured inner edge. Mount - off white cardboard'photography-photographs, frame accessories; trades - carpentry, history, army, ww1 -
Bendigo Military Museum
Photograph - PHOTOGRAPH, FRAMED, Portrait of a WW1 Soldier
... goldfields photography-photographs, frame accessories history Army ...Oval framed photograph of a WW1 soldier - Possibly "DALZIEL" Photograph - in colour, half length portrait of a soldier in WW1 uniform - khaki colour. Frame - oval shaped, timber, moulded edge, gold and red colour, painted finish. Glass front.photography-photographs, frame accessories, history, army, ww1 -
Bendigo Military Museum
Photograph - PHOTOGRAPH, FRAMED, Framed Photograph of PRIVATE C.F. PIERCE
... . photography - photographs frame accessories History Army WW1 Framed ...George Frederick Pierce No 2839 enlisted in the AIF on 29.6.15 in 9th reinforcements 6th Batt age 20 years. Embark for Egypt 9.10.15, embark for France 2.4.16, awarded the Distinguished Conduct Medal in 1917, KIA 4.10.17, no known grave. The “DCM” award. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He took command of his Lewis Gun Section in an attack and bombed an enemy Machine Gun post single handed, capturing the gun. Later he carried ammunition to the front line through heavy barrages. He set a splendid example of courage and devotion.Framed and mounted Photograph Pte Private G.F Pierce DCM in Wooden frame with Glass cover. Photograph - sepia toned half length portrait of soldier in uniform centred over a beige coloured background illustrated in colour, flags, animals and flowers. Frame - timber, mid brown stain, decorative edge, glass front. Mount - dark green cardboard.photography - photographs, frame accessories, history, army, ww1 -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
Book, C.E.W. BEAN (Author) Formerly Australian Official War Historian et al, Anzac to Amiens, 1953
... WW1 History... Dandenong melbourne WW1 History A Shorter History of the Australian ...WW1 HistoryA Shorter History of the Australian Fighting Services in the First World War. Canberra Australian War Memorial 1952. (Third Edition). -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Delahoy Family -- two boys & a dog
... Delahoy Family. Two boys with a dog. History of WW1... grampians Delahoy Family. Two boys with a dog. History of WW1 ...Delahoy Family. Two boys with a dog. History of WW1 and Hubert's dog on back of photo.stawell -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Book, Our Heroes, 2003
... To record the history of WW1 men from Tatura who... Tatura the-murray To record the history of WW1 men from Tatura ...To record the history of WW1 men from Tatura who are on the Roll of Honour held at Victory Hall, TaturaWhite back cover. Red and black front cover. 3 Soldiers - J Head, J McColl, A Robinson pictured. Other soldiers silhouetted. Cover design by Will FordTo Tatura & District Historical Society with Best Wishes from Tony 11.11.02ww1, books, history, local, military -
Ringwood RSL Sub-Branch
Equipment Bugle, Unknown
... history during WW1.... history during WW1. As above. Information stamped onto the bugle ...The Charge at Beersheba is said to be one of the last Cavalry Charges in military history. A key point in Australian history during WW1.Brass Bugle stamped on the top " Australian Light Horse Charge at Beersheba October 31st 1917".As above. Information stamped onto the bugle could have been added at a later date. -
Bendigo Military Museum
Book - BOOK, BIOGRAPHY - Facsimile, The Education Department, Victoria, "The Education Department's Record of War Service Victoria 1914-1919", c1921
... goldfields Books History War Service WW1 Biography Front cover - top ...Book - Facsimile - Hard cover, cloth tape binding. Cover - cardboard, front black print on white background. Blue cloth tape binding. 304 pages - paper, cut, plain, white. Illustrated - black and white copies of photographs and illustrations. Handwritten marking top front cover> Owners stamp top front cover.Front cover - top, handwritten, grey lead pencil "50-" Front cover - Owners stamp, black ink. "Mr. W.J. HAMMILL, A.A.I.M./PO Box 76, Kangaroo Flat/ Victoria, 3555, Australia"books, history, war service, ww1, biography -
Bendigo Military Museum
Book - BOOK, BIOGRAPHY, BOER WAR & GREAT WAR, Paula ASTRIDGE, "BECAUSE OUR FATHERS LIED"
... to their death during the Boer and Great War" Books Military History Boer ..."BECAUSE OUR FATHERS LIED" "FROM BOER/ TO WORLD WAR:/ AUSTRALIA'S/ BAPTISM BY FIRE". "Australian soldiers sent needlessly to their death during the Boer and Great War"Soft cover - cardboard, white and red print on front, spine and back. Black background, illustrated black and white photograph, view through an arched window of a graveyard, soldier in uniform, church and buildings in background - on front. "Book Illustration "Monochrome black and red colour indistinct archway with poppies. 292 pages, cut, plain, white, No illustrations. Signature on Title Page.Title page - handwritten in blue ink "Paula Astridge"books, military history, boer war, ww1, biography -
Bendigo Military Museum
Photograph - PHOTOGRAPHS PRE WW1, c.1905 - 1914
... goldfields photography-photographs military history - army Pre ww1 .1 ....1) Sepia photo of troops on green cardboard backing. .2) Sepia photo. .3) Sepia photo of a collection of troops & tents. .4) Sepia photo of assembled soldiers on cream cardboard backing. .5) Sepia photo of officers on cream cardboard backing. .6) Sepia photo of assembled troops, mounted horses & drays on brown cardboard backing. .7) Sepia photo of assembled troops on grey cardboard backing. Photos are various sizes. .8) Sepia photo of troops, horses, wagons & tents on green cardboard backing..1) “No 2 Fortress Coy Aust Engineers Kitchner Camp Queenscliff” .2) “Templestowe Camp Nov 1905: receiving rations” .3) “Camp at Templestowe - preparing to leave” .7) “F.V.E. Off, NCO's and Men”photography-photographs, military history - army, pre ww1 -
Bendigo Military Museum
Photograph - PHOTOGRAPH, FRAMED, Full length portrait of Carl Herman Jess
... of Lieut General. History Photography Army WW1 White print, left ...Carl Herman Jess (Sir) CB, CMG, CBE, OBE, DSO had a long distinguished career. This is a very brief summary. Joined the Victorian Volunteer Cadets 1899 to 1906, joined the permanent Military Forces 1906 No 86 age 23 years 4 months and rose through the ranks to Captain when he enlisted in the AIF as a Capt in 4th INF Brigade HQ age 30 years on 23.9.1914, embark for Egypt 22.12.1914, embark for Gallipoli 22.12.1914, promoted to Major 23.5.1915 and transfers to 2nd INF Brigade, awarded MID 12.6.1915, promoted Lt Col and to Command 7th Batt, embark for France 13.4.1916, awarded MID 13.11.1916, awarded Order of the White Eagle (Serbian), he was Gassed but remained on duty at Pozieres, awarded DSO 1.1.1917, appointed Staff Officer HQ 1st Anzac Corps 12.3.1917 then T/Col, T/Brig General through to 7.10.1918, awarded MID and CMG, 1.10.1919 appointed Director General repatriation and demobilisation AIF, resigned appointed in England 21.3.1920. Post WW1 on return to Australia he served in many Military appointments including Honorary Colonel 7th and 38th Battalions.He was made a Knight Batchelor in 1935. On 3.9.1939 to 31.3.1946 No VP16098 during WW2 he served on the Australian Staff Corps, two of his main appointments being man power Dept Labour and national Service and the Women’s land Army, Awarded CB, he retired due to health reasons with the Rank of Lieut General.Framed Photograph. Black & White full length Portrait of Carl Herman Jess, 1884 - 1948. Commander 10th Infantry Brigade, Bendigo born. Frame - Moulded Timber, Painted Silver, glass front. Mount - dark grey cardboard with white inner mount.White print, left bottom corner of photograph "Carl Herman JESS/ 16 Feb 1884 - 16 June 1948" with brief synopsis of career. White print, right bottom corner of photograph, signature "Austin ???"history, photography, army, ww1 -
Bendigo Military Museum
Poster - POSTER, FRAMED WW1, 10 jAN 1915
... -photographs, frame accessories military history middle east WW1 ANZAC ...Title to Poster "ANZACS AT WAR/FALLEN ANZACS RISE A LEGEND/ THE 11th BATTALION AT THE CHEOPS PYRAMID IN EGYPT." Poster - Gold and white print on black background. Illustrated with large black and white photograph of the the 11th Battalion standing and seated at the Cheops pyramid in Egypt. On leaving Eqypt. Below photograph - seven examples of Rising Sun Badges in gold and information (white print) on the 11th Battalion AIF. Frame - brown stain colour timber with moulding. Black with white colour highlight, cardboard mount, glass front.photography-photographs, frame accessories, military history, middle east, ww1, anzac -
Bendigo Military Museum
Memorabilia - MEMORABILIA, FRAMED, Memorabilia for Rupert Henry Treganowan
... -medals, military, badges Framed memorabilia WW1 History Below ...Rupert Henry Treganowan No 18321. Refer 1862.5 for service history also 1863, 1864. Mounted and framed selection of items relating to Rupert Henry Treganowan, WW1, including photograph, New Testament, memorial card, medals, badge and envelope package. Frame - Timber, mid brown stain, plain moulding. Mount - dark green cardboard, red inner mount, glass front.Below collection, in black print "RUPERT HENRY TREGANOWAN"/SERVICE NUMBER - 18321/RANK - SAPPER/UNIT/SIGNAL SQUADRON ENGINEERS/ December 1916 to October 1919/Ship name -HMAT PORT SYDNEY - NO. A15 - Embarkation - Sydney" photography-photographs, numismatics-medals, military, badges, framed memorabilia, ww1, history -
4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment Unit History Room
Book, H S Gullett, Official History of Australia in the War of 1914-18. Vol VII Sinai and Palestine. 8th Edition, 1939
... Macleod melbourne history light horse ww1 gullett Hard covered ...Hard covered book, 844 pp. with illustrations, maps and photoshistory, light horse, ww1, gullett -
City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum)
Book, Synergy Solutions, A Soldier lived in my house : A WWI History of Caulfied, 2017
... history caulfield RSL WW1 86pp. Colour and b/w illustrations ...86pp. Colour and b/w illustrations.non-fictionaustralian history, caulfield, rsl, ww1 -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - BHS RE-ENACTMENT COLLECTION: TELEGRAM
... BENDIGO History centenary of ww1 Brown telegram envelope ...Brown telegram envelope, on the front: Urgent…..His Worship the Mayor Town Hall Bendigo. Inside a copy of a telegram: 7. Melbourne Collins Street East 6th. His Worship the Mayor Town Hall Bendigo. England has declared war stop await further advice stop God Save the King stop Secretary of the Premier.bendigo, history, centenary of ww1 -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - BHS RE-ENACTMENT COLLECTION: AUGUST 6 1914-2014
... BENDIGO History centenary of ww1 Eight pages reproduction ...Eight pages reproduction of the Bendigo Advertiser from 6 August,2014. The centenary of the day Bendigo woke to news of war. August 6, 1914-2014. A centenary of Greater Bendigo and Bendigo district RSl centenary of ANZAC initiative.bendigo, history, centenary of ww1 -
Warrnambool RSL Sub Branch
Booklet, BOOKLET: OUR LIVERPOOL BOYS (3COPIES)
... Local History. Liverpool NSW. WW1....) Local History. Liverpool NSW. WW1. Liverpool City Council ...presents the stories of soldiers who were born or bred in the Liverpool area and have a strong connection with Liverpool. (in WW1)Booklet, stiffened front cover. Stapled not gluedLiverpool City Council and Liverpool City Library Supported by the Australian Government's ANZAC Centenary Arts and Culture Fund 2018local history. liverpool nsw. ww1. -
Nhill & District Historical Society Inc.
Postcard - postcard - embroidered April 1916, Memento from France
... WW1 - history... in Nhill. WW1 memorabilia postcard WW1 - history Embroidery ...This postcard was sent from the war zone in France from Hugh Terence O'Reilly to his sister Martha O'Reilly in Nhill.WW1 memorabilia Embroidered post cardCotton thread on silk inset into post card - pink cotton thread dragonfly surrounded by delicate red and blue flowers with green foliage, fames and back with cream cardboardpostcard, ww1 - history, embroidery, australian soldiers, soldiers letters, hugh terence o'reilly, martha o'reilly -
The 5th/6th Battalion Royal Victoria Regiment Historical Collection
Book - 12 Volume set, Official History of Australia in the the war of 1914 -1918
... Official History of the Australian Army in WW1 Contains ...Official History of the Australian Army in WW1Contains accounts of battles fought by the battalion and its antecedent BattalionsPlastic covered volumes, maroon covers, Ex BOX HILL - DONCASTER REGIONAL Library" stamped on title page or page tops. .a twelve volume set. 2 x copies of vol 1,2,7,9 also from 4 - 12 extra copies. Ex BOX HILL - DONCASTER REGIONAL Library official history, regimental property, ww1, cew bean -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Mr Victor Boynton Bowtell in Military Uniform 1916
... WW1 History of Victor has been researched by Gary Withers... grampians WW1 History of Victor has been researched by Gary Withers ...WW1 History of Victor has been researched by Gary WithersSepia colour Photograph. Soldier In Army Uniform taken in a photographers studiouniform, ww1 -
Ringwood RSL Sub-Branch
Badge, Battle of Verdum WW1
... Framed text with history of Verdun in WW1. Included... melbourne Framed text with history of Verdun in WW1. Included ...Framed text with history of Verdun in WW1. Included in the frame is a badge from thr City of Verdun in France. -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Book - Family History, George and Catherine Aston, 2019
... Family History - Landsborough through WW1 and after... grampians Family History - Landsborough through WW1 and after ...Family History - Landsborough through WW1 and after in Landsborough to funerals Children - Families Author Judy martinSoft Cover: Colour Photo - front - B/W. Photo of couple. Back Cover Family Home. Sign LandsboroughGeorge and Catherine Aston "A Life of Love" A Collection of Stories complied by Aston Family Members"family history aston -
Bendigo Military Museum
Certificate - CERTIFICATE, MR BENDIGO 1945, Bendigo RSL Sub Branch, C.1945
... Committee history and WW1 service.... Committee history and WW1 service. Brsl smirsl certificate Main ...The Certificate relates to William John Turner Bendigo RSL Sub Branch. Refer Cat No 8029 for details of his fund raising and work with the Sub Branch. Refer Cat No 8030 for details on his Committee history and WW1 service.Framed certificate, frame is timber gold colour, certificate backing is maroon colour, certificate is a cream colour with ornate edging around the details, at the top is the RSL Logo followed by “Returned Servicemen’s League Bendigo Sub Branch” Details of the award follow, signed and dated, all print in blue and black.Main points; “Presented to Mr W.J.Turner - Winner of the Mr Bendigo Competition in aid of the League’s Patriotic fund 1945 - Amount raised £666” “Geo V Lansell President” “W R Porter Secretary”brsl, smirsl, certificate -
Greensborough Historical Society
Book, Angus & Robertson Ltd, Official History of Australia in the War of 1914-18; by C. E. W. Bean. 8th edition, 1938_
... The official history of Australia in WW1 written by C. E. W... Plenty Lower Plenty melbourne The official history of Australia ...The official history of Australia in WW1 written by C. E. W. Bean12 volumes. Hard cover, dark red binding. Maps and black and white illustrationsPresented to James Gordon Saunders Longfellow St Norman Park Q July 1950c e w bean, world war i, australia army, gallipoli -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - RESEARCH FOLDER COLLECTION: WHITE HILLS CEMETERY WW 1 VETERANS, 1990 - 2015
... and family history of WW1 veterans buried in the White Hills Cemetery... information on graves, plaques, inscriptions and family history of WW1 ...Folder of research material compiled by Carol Holsworth. Received at History House in July 2023. White Hills Cemetery WW 1 Veterans. Includes information on graves, plaques, inscriptions and family history of WW1 veterans buried in the White Hills Cemetery in Bendigo. Includes service details on each veteran printed from the World War 1. https://www.aif.adfa.edu.au/index.htmlCarol Holsworthbendigo, cemetery, ww 1 veterans