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Federation University Historical Collection
Correspondence, Letter from C.F. Kurtz Concerning the Ballarat School of Mines Museum, 1949, 06/10/1949
This building is part of the Federation University SMB Campus, and was given an Art Deco Three pages relating for a request to obtain rifles, war trophies amd similar from the Ballarat School of Mines Museum. A response was sent stating that the weapons belonged tot he Local War Museum Committee, and the Ballarat School of Mines had no authority to dispose of them. ballarat school of mines museum, former ballarat wesleyan church, ballarat school of mines -
Lara RSL Sub Branch
Navy Days Booklet
Navy Days makes no claim to be a great story. It is simply my story (Alec. M .Hilliard) recording nearly four years in the Australian navy during World War ll, and written primarily for my family, to whom, along with my ship mates, it is dedicated.These memoirs have three major sources. First: My home letters, which my mother kept. These provide the skeleton for the contents, hopefully preserving the personal and informal aspects of my story. Second: Covering my sea-time, the " Monthly Reports of Proceedings " from H.M.A.S. " Junee " to the Naval Board, as subsequently released. These contain the details of " where " , " when " and "" why", naturally absent from my correspondence for security reasons. Third: My memory, such as it is nearly sixty years after the events, offering other inclusions, I would wish to share.Rectangular shaped booklet, light blue in colour with a navy blue spine.NAVY DAYS Alec. M. Hilliardbooklet, ww2, navy days 1942-1946,alec.m.hilliard. -
Bendigo Military Museum
Postcard - POSTCARDS, PHOTOGRAPHIC WW1, 2) J Welch & Sons, c.1914-1918
Correspondence to & from soldiers in WWI..1) - .3) Rectangular coloured postcards sent during World War I..1) “To my hero on Active Service” .2) “Dear (Albert) After a long time on rail have just arrived at Bendigo” .3) “Hope I'm not intruding in gold lettering”documents - postcards, military history, passchendaele barracks trust -
4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment Unit History Room
Diary -Maj R D MCLeish, Believed to be Major R S McLeish, OC D Sqn. 4th LH, 1916 (exact); Entries over period 1916-1936
Personal diary of - Major R S McLeish (?) containing entries for three periods - 1. Operations of 4th Light Horse Regiment on Western Front in July-August 1916. Includes Regimental key appointments as at July 1916. 2. Light Horse training in Bulla, Little River area of Victoria (undated) 3. Entries re Dog Pavilion, believed to be Royal Melbourne Show - 17-26 September 1936. ARMY BOOK 152, CORRESPONDENCE BOOK, (FIELD SERVICE)ww1, 4th light horse, d squadron, western front, war diary, bailleul, marseilles, strazeele, sercus, hazebrook, staple, wallon, cappel, longuecroix, aire, merviele, boeschem, flerbaix, estairs, doulieu, sially, appointments 4th light horse, cyclists, otago mounted rifles, 49th division, 51st division, staughton vale, kirks bridge, pringles bridge, little river, ballan, bulla, royal melbourne show 1936 -
4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment Unit History Room
Diary - Lt Col Hindhaugh, 1917; 1917-1918
CO Lt Col Hindhaugh record of 4th Light Horse officers and other ranks killed and wounded on Western Front during 1917-18 in World War 1. Killed section - entries for - No/Rank & Name/Buried at/Next of kin address/Remarks Wounded section - entries for - No/Rank & Name/Hospital/Remarks. Compiler's name not shown in book - presumed to be Lt Col Hindhaugh 22nd Corps Regt. Officers and other ranks killed & died of wounds. CO's Army Book 152. CORRESPONDENCE BOOK (FIELD SERVICE)france, ww1, killed in action, wounded, 4th light horse, western front, casualties, kia, died of wounds, dow, wia, 22 corps, 2nd anzac corps cavalry, hindhaugh -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Document - Manila Folder, Collection of personal documents for Mr Emil Goddard, 15 Eastfield Road, Ringwood East, Victoria, 1947-1953
Correspondence between Mr Goddard and Repatriation Department regarding War Pension entitlements. Specifications of work to be done and materials to be used in the erection of a timber residence at 15 Eastfield Road, Ringwood East, for E.K. Goddard. Contract of Sale of Land at Lots 55 & 56 on P/S No.10492, part of Crown allotments 27 and 28,B, Parish of Ringwood, County of Mornington. Miscellaneous receipts from 1947-1953 including Hire Purchase Agreement for Hillman Minx car. Also includes letter from Presbyterian Ladies' College referring to 1953 term 1 fee of £18.0.3 for Margaret Goddard Receipts from Wiltshire's East Ringwood Hardware, 98 Railway Avenue, East Ringwood, Phone 87-6092, 8/7/1962. -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Document - Cuttings and letters, Australian Defence League - Ringwood branch, 1939-1945
Newspaper clippings and correspondence from Australian Defence League and Austraslian Military Forces to Cr. J.K. McCaskill, Borough of Ringwood, regarding speakers and attendance at inaugural local ADF branch, January, 1939. Photocopy of Cr. J.K. McCaskill's Certificate of Authority under War Damage Commission National Security Regulations. Newspaper clipping regarding Austerity War Loan Rally, Ringwood Town Hall, November, 1942. Photocopy of a souvenir - United Service of Thanksgiving (cover only) held in Ringwood Town Hall on 9th May 1945. Ladies are cordially invited to attend, and the formation of a Ladies' Emergency Section will be discussed. Speakers: W.J. Hutchinson, M.H.R., Mrs Weber, M.L.A., Capt. Brock, 24th Batt., Lt. Col. Knox, M.L.A., Mrs Colliver (Red Cross); Hon. N.J. Makin, Minister for Navy and Munitions; T.R.G. Williams, Mayor, Chairman, Ringwood War Loan Committee (1942). -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Document, Cover; Active Service envelope from Kinghorn to Gladys Holmes, Pre January 1917
Part of a collection of correspondence and photographs to Gladys Holmes and Byaduk residents during WW1.. War issue envelope for mail from service personnel on ACTIVE SERVICE and must be signed to certify the contents refer only to personal and family items. The Cover may have contained several letters each from the same writer and may be subject to the Censor. Cited in 'Untold Stories & Forgotten Faces' by James Affleck, 'KINGHORN,Walter Stanley, (Byaduk), born 1888, enlisted 26th August 1914. He served in 4th Light Horse Regiment, who fell at the Charge of Beersheba on 31st October 1917, buried at Beersheba War cemetery.. One of fourteen local men killed remembered in an Avenue of Honour. Original document, cover/envelope with 1917 postmark, surname of sender and full address. Portion of fourteen items comprising the Gladys Holmes collection.Buff coloured paper envelope with dark green ink used for instructions and markings. Black ink circular postmark FIELD POST OFFICE/9 JA 17 Blue ink handwritten address and sender's name.Writer: Kinghorn Address: Miss G Holmes/Byaduk/ via Hamilton/ Victoria/ Australia gladys holmes, envelope, kinghorn, ww1, byaduk -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Archive (Series) - Subject File, Fairyland - 57 Malmsbury Street, 1910
Various PartiesReference, Research, InformationSecondary Values (KHS Imposed Order)Subject file on ‘Fairyland’, 57 Malmsbury Street, Kew. Fairyland, when owned by the Tabulos was a noted local, state, national and international tourist attraction. The grandparents of the historian Dorothy Rogers had originally owned the house. The file contains a copy of Rogers’ history of the house. The file also contains sundry newspaper articles/clippings, correspondence between KHS and the City of Boroondara relating to heritage protection, personal email correspondence (not for distribution), poetry, research documents including timelines, and colour and black and white photographs (donated by Betty Morgan, Matt Dickerson, et al). Primary sources included in the file include photocopies of Jim Tabulo’s War records and Jim and Grace Tabulo’s wedding certificate. The Tabulos collected and displayed in their garden many items of porcelain, pictures etc. The file contains a copy of a document/booklet on the British Royal family that once formed part of the Fairyland Collection.kew (vic) - history, fairyland - 57 malmsbury street (kew), jim tabulo, grace tabulo, mrs warboys, william lowe, henrietta lowe, dorothy rogers, arthur spruzen, william coucherkew (vic) - history, fairyland - 57 malmsbury street (kew), jim tabulo, grace tabulo, mrs warboys, william lowe, henrietta lowe, dorothy rogers, arthur spruzen, william coucher -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Postcard, 1917
From the album of WWI soldier William West (1268) of the 29 Infantry Battalion, 5th Pioneers Battalion. This postcard was written by William West to his wife, Alice. This collection of postcards, photographs and clippings were sent between William and his family and loved ones during the years he was on active service. See also 207 and 220. Postcards from the First World War often reveal the enduring devotion and passion of troops and their loved ones at home. A collection of his correspondence with home is held by the Wangaratta RSL, offering insight into this family's personal experience of long-term separation. Postcard depicting flowers and poem with male and female embracing contained in a circle.MIZPAHalbum, photo album, newspaper clippings, postcard, wwi -
Vision Australia
Text, RVIB Drouin Auxiliary, 1931 - [1996?]
The Drouin RVIB Auxiliary formed on February 19, 1931. This small collection contains index cards which were maintained by RVIB and contain the amount of donations made by the Auxiliary between 1976-1995, as well as the presentations delivered by RVIB employees to Auxiliary meetings between 1978-1985. Correspondence to and from RVIB head office ranging between 1997 -2002. Letter outlining a brief history of the auxiliary including it had a break during the Second World War and it disbanded in 1994, however a small group of friends decided to continue as 'Friends of RVIB' meeting monthly and gave small donations periodically to RVIB. The numbers dwindled due to age related problems and the group decided to 'call it a day' in 2001. Various loose papers and letters royal victorian institute for the blind -
National Communication Museum
Memorabilia - Honour board, Roll of Honour 1914 - 1918, 1920
This honour board commemorates Victorian Postmaster General's Department workers who served in the First World War. A total of 3,726 employees of the Postmaster General's Department enlisted in the Australian Imperial Force during the First World War. This represented about one in every five of the total number of men employed by the Department. Many other employees volunteered, but were rejected for health or other reasons, whilst men in key positions could not be spared. This board was displayed at the Spirit of ANZAC Centenary Experience, Melbourne, in February 2016.This honour board was produced by the Postmaster-General's Department and passed through its successor entities until donation to the National Communications Museum in 2018. Its provenance is further supported by the supplementary photograph (VH256) held by the Museum which shows the board in production. The board provides a comprehensive list of the names of Postmaster-General staff across various departments, constituting an important resource for genealogical or social history researchers and a focal point for remembrance by fellow communications workers. The style of the board itself is rare, as it was an unusual practice for honour boards to be hand-lettered on paper.Handpainted paper on linen honour board, perspex glazed with a wooden frame."POSTMASTER GENERAL'S DEPARTMENT / VICTORIA" "ROLL OF HONOR / 1914 1918" "FOR / GOD / KING / AND / EMPIRE"|Headings that precede list of names: "CORRESPONDENCE / BRANCH" "CENTRAL EXCHE" "SUBURBAN AND COUNTRY / POST OFFICES" "TELEGRAPH / BRANCH" "ELECTRICAL ENGINEER'S BCH" "MAIL / BRANCH"pmg, postmaster general's department (pmg), world war 1, ww1, postal workers, honour boards, first world war -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Folder - Wartime Camps, Japanese Families Camp 4. Major Jim Sullivan Collection, 2015
James Sullivan was a Lieutenant in the Australian Army in WW2, and a casualty from the conflict in New Guinea. Medically unfit for active service he was posted to Camp 4 Internment Camp as a member of the Garrison. He became very popular with the Japanese internees, especially the children, and was responsible for arranging reunions of former Japanese Internees after the war.Includes original material from the war years, lists of names of internees, details of repatriation on the "Yoizuki" including original newspaper reports, details of arrival of group of internees from New Calledonia, copies of official wartime correspondence, material relating to individual internees, and correspondence relating to the publication of the book "Beyond All Hate".Black two ring folder containing printed sheets in plastic sleeves.japanese internees, camp 4 tatura, james sullivan, yoizuki -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Postcard, 1940's
Issued for use at camp3, Tatura. Used by internees for (Christmas) correspondence.Black and white picture postcard featuring an Australian country scene with sheep feeding in foreground. German words "Landschaft in Australien" printed t bottom left hand corner. On back at top below the words "postcard" is printed "Service of Prisoners of War Post", then Christmas and New Year Greetings in German along with other details for completing postcard.postcard, bissinger g, wied g, camp 3, tatura, ww2, documents, postcards -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Book, Letter Book - Shire of Rodney, 1923
Record of letters, advertising for positions, tenders, animals impounded, Notice of Elections, Results of Elections, War Loan Rally for the Shire of Rodney.Very old suede and leather cover. Title in gold on red leather panel on spine.correspondence, shire of rodney, rodney shire, tatura, notices of elections, results of elections, war loan rally, shire of rodney tenders, shire of rodney employment -
Duldig Studio museum + sculpture garden
Furniture, Sigmund Jaray et al, Viennese bedroom suite manufactured by Sigmund Jaray Kunstmobelfabrik 1931, 1931
The Wiener Werkstätte (Viennese workshops) established by Josef Hoffman and Kolomon Moser in 1903 are today celebrated for their work in promoting the involvement of artists, designers and craftspeople in the manufacture of home furnishings; however Sigmund Járay’s firm was also an important, although today lesser-known, Viennese manufacturer of Kunstmöbel (art furniture). An Austro-Hungarian designer of Jewish descent, Sigmund Járay (1838-1908) established his Kunstmöbelfabrik (art furniture factory) in Vienna in the 1870s in partnership with his brother Sándro Járay (1845-1916), a sculptor. The firm with its team of cabinet makers, modellers, sculptors, upholsterers, painters and gilders, manufactured bespoke furnishings and decorated interiors for public and private clients, including the Imperial court. Such was the prominence of the work of this factory, that in 1899 one of the first purchases of the newly formed Austrian Museum of Applied art was a suite of furniture designed by Sigmund Járay for a married worker. In commissioning the furniture, Slawa was adopting the custom of Viennese couples to furnish their homes with bespoke furniture from the interior design firms that flourished in early 20th century in Vienna. Comparative material is held in the National Gallery of Victoria collection; a suite of furniture by Josef Hoffman commissioned by the Gallia family in 1912; and a suite of furniture by Adolf Loos commissioned by the Langer family in 1903. Ann Carew 2016The bedroom suite is aesthetically significant for the quality of its craftsmanship and design. It is a significant example of domestic interior design in Vienna during the 1930s. The bedroom suite is intact, and has been preserved in its entirety – double bed and side tables, wardrobe and linen press, stool and day bed. It has the potential to be displayed in situ in the place where it was last in use. It is of historical significance. Many Jewish families had all their possessions lost or destroyed during the war years. The story of the furniture’s journey from Austria to Australia is relevant to the study of the experience of émigré families during the Holocaust, and the importance of return of their property. It is rare, as it and the furniture in the living and dining room, are the only known examples in Australia of furniture manufactured by the firm of Sigmund Jàray. The provenance of the furniture is excellent, and is demonstrated by photographs taken in Vienna; correspondence with the donor’s sister, Rella; and the quotation from Sigmund Járay Kunstmöbelfabrik. It is in excellent condition. Ann Carew 2016Bedroom suite consisting of a double bed, two side tables, an upholstered stool and upholstered day bed, and a wardrobe and linen press. Made of Maple and Rosewood. Designed by the firm of Sigmund Jaray with Slawa Horowitz-Duldig. -
Hume City Civic Collection
Photograph, 18/12/1919
Peace celebrations and Final Welcome 18 December 1919A b/w photograph of a community activity showing Peace celebrations and Final Welcome.Handwritten on back: Peace celebrations and Final Welcome Dec. 18th 1919 Printed on back: POST CARD / CORRESPONDENCE / ADDRESS ONLY / STAMPworld war 1, postcards, community activities, festivals and celebrations, soldiers, armed forces, george evans collection -
The Foundling Archive
Letter, Letter from Brig. R T Eason to Col. G A Turner, 30 June 1961
This collection consists of documents relating to the life of Col G.A Turner. It includes official letters, personal correspondence between the subject and loved ones, police reports, birth and death certificates and military documents. Paper letter, typedAustralian Military Forces letterheadwar veteran, autralian military forces, victoria, social history -
Ballarat RSL Sub-Branch Inc.
Memorabilia - Postcards (21) - in Canvas Pouch, c. 1917
This object relates to Charles Walter MURRAY. He was born on 1/01/1881 in Ballarat, VIC. Charles Walter served in the Army - 16th Reinf's 8th Battalion (5165) enlisting on, 24/01/1916 in Ballarat, VIC before being discharged from duties with the 16th REINF'S 8th BATT as a Army Non-Commissioned Private (PTE) on 28/11/1917. Charles Walter MURRAY was not a prisoner of war. His next of kin is Fanny Bertha MURRAY (wife). Charles Murray was awarded the British War Medal and the Victory Medal.WWI era postcards (21), collected and posted home to Ballarat East by an AIF soldier on active duty in a handmade pouch/envelope fashioned out of a khaki garment, hand-sewn and addressed with pen and ink to his mother, Mrs Elizabeth Sandwith. This object relates to Samuel Thompson SANDWITH. He was born on 1/06/1892 in Ballarat, VIC. Samuel Thompson served in the AIF (5219) enlisting on, 28/01/1916 in Ballarat, VIC before being discharged from duties with the 8TH BATTALION as a Army Non-Commissioned Private (PTE) on 10/09/1919. Samuel Thompson SANDWITH was not a prisoner of war. His next of kin is Jane Elizabeth SANDWITH (Mother). Pouch front reads: (0n left hand side) On Active Duty (On right): Mrs. E. J (?). Sandwith / 27 Queen St / Ballarat East / Victoria. Australia / PRESENT FROM A SOLDIER. Pouch back reads: present from a soldier / On Active Service / Mrs. E J Sandwith / 27 Queen St East / Ballarat E. / Victoria. Australia. Other text on left illegible.first world war (ww1), 1914 - 1918, ballarat rsl, ballarat, samuel thompson sandwith, aif, homefront, correspondence -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Letter - Correspondence, Roy Charlesworth, 24/11/1941 12:00:00 AM
Application for permission to enlist in R.A.A.F. from Roy Charlesworth to the Chairman and members of the Shire of Blackburn and Mitcham council Committee, 24 Nov 1941.Application for permission to enlist in R.A.A.F. from Roy Charlesworth to the Chairman and members of the Shire of Blackburn and Mitcham council Committee, 24 Nov 1941.Application for permission to enlist in R.A.A.F. from Roy Charlesworth to the Chairman and members of the Shire of Blackburn and Mitcham council Committee, 24 Nov 1941.charlesworth, albert roy, shire of blackburn and mitcham, world war 1939 - 1945 -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Letter - Correspondence, Till Telegram, 1944
Telegram sent by Alwyn Till from England to his sister Alison.Telegram sent by Alwyn Till from England to his sister Alison, 31 January 1944, with envelope.Telegram sent by Alwyn Till from England to his sister Alison. world war 1939 - 1945, till, alwyn, till, alison bertha -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document, Alwyn Till research, 2010
Collection of sources used by the author of 'Alwyn Terence Till' in her research, with Caldwell correspondence and text of talk 21 July 2010.Collection of sources used by the author of 'Alwyn Terence Till' in her research, with Caldwell correspondence and text of talk 21 July 2010. Contents sheet in folder.Collection of sources used by the author of 'Alwyn Terence Till' in her research, with Caldwell correspondence and text of talk 21 July 2010. till, alwyn, world war 1939-1945 -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Letter - Correspondence, Luther College First World War soldiers, 1997
... War soldiers Correspondence between Ted Arrowsmith and Bernie ...Correspondence between Ted Arrowsmith and Bernie Nitschke .Correspondence between Ted Arrowsmith and Bernie Nitschke on information required for Luther College Year 10 students' research projects on soldiers who died in World War 1.Correspondence between Ted Arrowsmith and Bernie Nitschke .soldiers, world war 1914-1918 -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document, Till documents
Alwyn Terence Till died in action in Belgium during World War 2.Alwyn Terence Till died in action in Belgium during World War 2. His family kept letters he had written and records relating to his life, war service and death, which were donated to the Whitehorse Historical Society in 2008. Also included in this donation were records of other members of the Till Family, and letters written by William Cook, a relative by marriage (ND5889)|Two copies of French Translation of 'A Brave Australian Airman'. Also correspondence fromYvonne Fitzmaurice relating to the book she wrote on Alwyn Till and its rranslation into FrenchAlwyn Terence Till died in action in Belgium during World War 2.till, alwyn, till, sydney, till, evelyn, till, alison bertha, world war, 1939-1945, mitcham, world war, 1914-1918, maggs family, cook, harriet amey -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Letters from home, 2009
... War 2. Lees Alfred Correspondence World War 1939-1945 Lees ...Article about correspondence to and from Frank Lees, Nunawading resident, during World War 2.Article about correspondence to and from Frank Lees, Nunawading resident, during World War 2.Article about correspondence to and from Frank Lees, Nunawading resident, during World War 2.lees, alfred, correspondence, world war 1939-1945, lees, frank -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document, Doctor Stanley Cochrane
... AIF Service records 1918; Correspondence with Australian... by Yvonne Fitzmaurice;AIF Service records 1918; Correspondence.... AIF Service records 1918; Correspondence with Australian War ...Documents relating to Dr. Stanley Cochrane: Research notes by Yvonne Fitzmaurice.Documents relating to Dr. Stanley Cochrane: Research notes by Yvonne Fitzmaurice;AIF Service records 1918; Correspondence with Australian War Memorial; 1881 census Middlesex, Eng.; Vic. Death Index records Cochrane Family; a brief biography Kindergarten Web page.Documents relating to Dr. Stanley Cochrane: Research notes by Yvonne Fitzmaurice.cochrane, stanley dr., doctor stanley cochrane memorial kindergarten -
Orbost & District Historical Society
correspondence books, 1963 - 1979
Orbost Town Band amalgamated in 1913 to form the Orbost Municipal Band under the conductorship of Mr Charles Spink. The Orbost Municipal Band played a major role in the Orbost community activities. Charles Spink made sure each soldier returning home from the 1914 to 1918 war was welcomed home in front of the Shire Hall to the music of the Orbost Municipal Band. The band played in the main street on most Friday nights. The various Orbost bands over the years played a major role in community activities providing entertainment and musical experiences for the many members.Three A4 folders containing inward correspondence related to the Orbost Municipal Band. 802.1 has a maroon cover and is dated from 1963 -1977. 802.2 has a grey cover and is dated from 1978 - 1979. 802.3 has a grey cover and is dated 1974 - 1975 .orbost-municipal-band -
Orbost & District Historical Society
folders, Letters Home From Gallipoli, March / April 2015
These were compiled for the WW1 exhibition held in Orbost in April 2015.During World War 1 letters were a welcome means of personal communication for many people. Most information came from newspapers or broadcasts. Two blue plastic folders containing copies of letters from Gallipoli. They are printed copies of letters which had ben publuished in the Snowy River Mail from 10.9.1915 - 10.10.1915.On folders -Folders Made in Chinagallipoli-correspondence ww1 soldiers-orbost -
Orbost & District Historical Society
death notice/scroll, after 1919
In 1922 a Memorial Scroll was presented to the next of kin of those soldiers, sailors, and nurses who died while serving in the Australian Imperial Force or Royal Australian Navy during the First World War. Later they were presented with a Next of Kin Memorial Plaque. This was presented to Edward Lawless' mother, Elizabeth Lawless. This certificate is part of the Lawless Collection. The Lawless family lived in Orbost from 1907 - c 1920. John Francis Lawless had a saddlery shop. He died at an early age - 47 years - June 7 1912, leaving his wife, Elizabeth and seven children. The eldest son, Victor Rowland lawless volunteered for serv ice in WW1 but did not leave Australia because of illness. The second son, Edward Vincent Lawless (b 1895 d 1917) worked for McCoy & Co. in Orbost, coachbuilding, undertakers, general blacksmiths and farriers, prior to enlisting in WW!. He was trained as a signaller and was sent to France where he was killed in action on 9.10.1917. Elizabeth Lawless worked as a ladies' nurse (midwife) in Orbost prior to leaving the district in 1920. She lived to 6.6.1975 aged 104 years. On October 9, he was first recorded as missing in action and then confirmed killed in action. He was initially buried at Tyne Cot British Cemetry and then exhumed and buried at Passchendaele New British Cemetry, Plot 14, Row 2, Grave 2. Correspondence in his file dated April 7, 1925 providing the grave details show that his mother was still seeking that information. It was possibly due to the fact that his body was exhumed and reburied. While there is no correspondence to his mother about this move on file, the correspondence that is there indicates she had not received the specific information on his grave until 1925.These personal documents, medals, photographs and books give an insight into the human element of World War 1 ensuring that those who were part of the Orbost community and died while playing a vital role during this time are remembered.A death notice or memorial scroll which has the British Coat of Arms at the top and a message paying tribute to the soldiers who gave up "their own lives that others might live in freedom". The text is printed in calligraphic script beneath the Royal Crest followed by the name of the commemorated serviceman giving his rank, name and regiment. The scroll was sent on December 20, 1921. At the bottom - Pte. Edward Vincent Lawless 21st Ba. A.I.F.lawless-family certificate death-scroll ww1 -
Orbost & District Historical Society
Christmas card, c.1914-1918
This postcard was hand-embroidered in France and sent to Australia during World War I. A large piece of silk would be hand-embroidered by French women with the same pattern 20 times or so, then the large completed piece would be sent to a factory to be cut up and the individual pieces mounted on card. They had varying themes and patterns, greetings such as happy birthday or thinking of you, featuring butterflies, flowers and sometimes patriotic flags of allied countries involved in the war. They were marketed to troops to send home to female members of the family and girlfriends. It was estimated 10 million silk postcards were produced in Europe between 1915 and 1919. During World War 1 postcards were a welcome means of personal communication for many people. Most information came from newspapers or broadcasts.A small Christmas postcard of fabric with embroidery of flowers around the British flag and "Happy Christmas" sewn along the bottom."I am still going well & strong Love to all Maurie"ww1-correspondence ww1 postcard