From the beginning of World War 1 in August, 1914, until it ended in November, 1918, teachers from across Victoria enlisted for the Australian Imperial Force and embarked for overseas. Anzac, the Sinai Desert, the vast fields of France, and in Palestine the Education Department soldier-teachers toiled manfully thoughout. Of the 752 enlistments 724 were teachers, two were School Medical Officers, one was a School Nurse, one an Inspector of Schools, while the remaining 24 belonged to the clerical division employed by the Education Department. 146 died. But it was not only teachers who contributed to the war effort. Children and parents gave 400,000 articles of comfort sent abroad, contributed as a rough estimate 460 tons of supplies to hospitals at home, made contributions of £50,000 to The Young Workers' Patriotic Guild, and £217,419 for the war savings effort in the schools, and £422, 470 in general school subscriptions.Hardcover book, bound with brown cloth cover and gold embossed title containing 306 pages, black and white photographs and illustrations and text. This book, published to keep before teachers and children expamples of service and sacrifice in a great cause, is presented to the Hordern Vale School. It should be kept in an honoured place as a souirce of guidance and inspiration for successive generations.great war, wwi, victoria, education department victoria, teachers, enlistments, honors, decorations, war service records, first world war, world war one

Education Department Victoria War Service Record 1914-1919, hard cover contains 313 pages with black and white photographs. Originally presented to Bolger's Road School. Note pasted inside front cover states that the book was presented to William Graham when the school closed to be returned when a new school was built. As this did not happen, he presented the book to his friend Harry J Collins whose Record of Service appears in the book. Dated 1.1.1950. Unknown how it came to be in the BHS Collection.books, military, australian

Teachers from all across Victoria enlisted in the Australian Imperial Army to fight overseas. 752 from the Victorian Education Department are listed as signing up. Many were teachers but also included were clerical staff, medical officers. Included in the book are details of the contributions made by others through donations of "comfort items" and subscriptions. There are details of The Young Workers' Patriotic Guild, the war savings effort in the schools and general school subscriptions. 703.1 was presented to Jarrahmond School and 703.2 to Corringle School. Neither school exists today. This is a useful reference tool for the study of the particpation of teachers of the East Gippsland area in World war 11.Two copies of a hard back book with a light brown/orange cover with the title, "The Education Department's Record of War Service 1914-1919' in gold print. It contains portraits and biographical notes on "the men who fell" and "the men who returned". world-war-11 department-of-education-victoria

This collection of information on Roy Preston Quirk was used in the GHS World War I Project to compile a biography of Quirk.35 p. war service record and 3p. news clippings.roy preston quirk, world war 1 project

This object relates to A F HANSEN. A F served in the NZ Armed Forces (26596) before being discharged from duties with the NZ FORCES as a Army Non-Commissioned Gunner (GNR) . A F HANSEN was not a prisoner of war. A F Hansen was awarded the Africa Star, 1939-1945 Star, War Medal 1939-1945, NZ War Service Medal 1939-1945.medals, ballarat rsl, ballarat

Application form for lottery ticket in Tattersall's War Service Funds cash consultation. 200,000 tickets at 5/- eachA "ticket in Tatts" was one of the most popular lotteries available in Australia for many years. This "War Service Funds" sweep allocated money from its proceeds to the R.S.S.A.I.L.A. for distribution among the War Service Funds of all Australian states and New Zealand.Application form, printed in black on white paper, both sideslotteries, tattersall's, world war ii, black family

Advertisement for a ceremony on the lawns near St Kilda pier where the Governor-General will present War Service Certificates.Cream coloured paper printed in brownwwi recognition of service

This collection of information on Michael Coghlan was used in the GHS World War I Project to compile a biography of Coghlan.29 p. war service record, death certificate, 2 BDM indexes and 1p. news clipping.world war 1 project, michael coghlan

Invitation to presentation of War Service Certificate by the Governor-General on 15 May 1921 in memory of Private S. D. Young. The certificates were given to, and in memory of, people who were living in St Kilda at the time they signed up to serve.Brown card printed on one side in blackTypewritten endorsement that the card is addressed to 'Private S.D. Young' and that his position is in Reserve 'B'city of st kilda, wwi recognition of service, st kilda mayoral function, private s. d. young

Notice in preparation for ceremony for the Governor-General to present war service certificates to nurses, sailors and soldiers who lived in St Kilda when they signed up for service. A form was provided with the notice, possibly seeking information about which recipients of the certificates will be attending.White paper, discoloured with age, printed in redwwi recognition of service

Private William Clyde Kelly served in World War One as this certificate states he also did war time service in World War two. Certificate of Discharge for William Clyde Kelly 4521 service in the Australian Imperial Forces; there are crease marks where the document has been folder, there is obvious in ground dirt from being carried in a pocket or walletAustralian Imperial Expeditionary Force Certificate of Discharge of 4521 Private William Clyde Kelly at the termination of his period of Enlistment. Service towards completion of engagement 1550 days / Service Abroad 1334 days. Medals & Decorations Distinguished Conduct Medal; Returned Soldier's Badge Issued No. 226186certificate, certificate of service wwi

Blue hard cover book with gold embossed title and Coat of Arms.Foreword by Alan Ramsay, Director of Education, includes: Shortly after the First World War there was published "The Education Department's Record of War Service" - a book that has an honoured place in all our schools. ... This book is the record of the part played by the teachers and children in our schools during the Second World War of 1939-1945 ... It tells the story of the schools' war effort in those critical years when war came very close to our shores and when everyone was called on to bear a share of the war effort.

Colour photograph of Gus Gervasoni wearing his World War Two Service medals. gus gervasoni, aif, world war two, chocco, chocolate soldier, conscript, service medals

This badge was awarded to Joan Cahill in 1948 for serving full-term in the Signals Branch of the Australian Women’s Army Service. During her service, Joan serviced in the Signals Branch of the Australian Women's Army Service were she rose to the rank of Corporal.Gold metal badge with wing, rising sun and anchor design, crown at top.OBVERSE: 'SERVICE / AUSTRALIA', REVERSE: '1948 / ISSUED BY C'WLTH GOVT / A307351 / AMOR / SYDNEYburke museum, beechworth, army service, australian women's army service, ww2, wwii, world war two, joan cahill

From Forword: Contained in this book are the records of the work done by the schools of the Education Department of Victoria.Hard cardboard cover, orange buckram with gold print on front & spine. 304 pages, cut, faint speckled edge, white. Illustrated black / white photos & illustrations. End papers are dark brown. Handwritten in black ink on page before title page: “Sapper Henry J Collins”book, service, education department, victoria

A 'Sailors & Soldiers Christmas Fund' created by Princess Mary had overwhelming response and so it was decided to give every person 'wearing the King's uniform on Christmas Day 1914' the brass tin along with a Christmas card and a picture of the princess, and items such as pipe, lighter, tobacco, and 20 cigarettes. Non-smokers and boys received a bullet pencil and a packet of sweets. Indian troops often received sweets and spices, and nurses received chocolates. Many of the items were sent separately from the boxes because of lack of space. Not all the tins could be sent out by Christmas and so those sent in January 1915 contained a New Year card. Shortage of brass meant that many did not received their tins until summer 1916, however by January 1919 some still did not receive them. After using up the contents many service people then used the tins to store small items. The brass tin, bullet pencil, and medals belonged to Pte George Nutting of the 2nd London regiment, and regimental number 2080/230442. After World War 1 George Nutting sailed for Melbourne on June 1, 1922 aboard the S.S. Borda. He then lived at several addresses in the Sunshine/Albion area including Dawson St, 32 King Edward Ave, and 15 Kamarooka St. At one stage he was involved in a window cleaning and gardening business, and both he and his wife Janet were very good dancers. George Nutting was also involved in the loyal Sunshine Lodge and was presented with a Past Grand's Collar in 1943. He lived at 15 Kamarooka St until he passed away on March 20th 1979 at the age of 85. The above information was sourced from http://www.kinnethmont.co.uk/1914-1918_files/xmas-box-1914.htm (accessed 1/3/2014), and from http://museumvictoria.com.au/collections/items/1329146/tin-princess-mary-s-Christmas-gift-1914 (accessed 1/3/2014), and from research work done by Eva and Marie of S&DHS.The Tin and Medals provide a visible historical record of the Christmas gift, and the awards that the average WW1 British service person received about 100 years ago. The bullet pencil may indicate that Pte G. Nutting was probably a non-smoker, at least around circa 1914.Brass rectangular box with an embossed and hinged lid. The lid features the profile of Princess Mary with an 'M' on each side, and the names of Britain's allies in 1914. The pencil fits into the brass bullet casing to give the appearance of a bullet. The WW1 British medals are: 1. 1914 - 1915 Star, 2. British War Medal 1914 - 1918 (Silver), 3. Allied Victory Medal.TIN: Imperium Brittanicum, Christmas 1914, Belgium, France, Servia, Japan, Russia, Monte Negro. MEDALS: 2080 Pte G. Nutting 2 - Lond.R g. nutting, princess mary tin, christmas 1914, bullet pencil, british ww1 medals, 1914 - 1915 star, british war medal 1914 - 1918, allied victory medal

This object relates to Heather Jean CAMERON. She was born on 13/04/1923 in Warracknabeal, VIC. Heather Jean served in the Army (VF514388) enlisting on, 06/11/1943 in East Brighton, VIC before being discharged from duties with the AUSTRALIAN WOMENS ARMY as a Army Non-Commissioned Gunner (GNR) on 11/09/1946. Heather Jean CAMERON was not a prisoner of war. Heather Cameron was awarded the Australia Service Medal 1939-1946 and the War Medal 1939-1945. Her next of kin is Hugh CAMERON.second world war (ww2), 1939 - 1945, uniforms, ballarat rsl, ballarat