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Melbourne Legacy
Photograph - Photo, France
... world war one... in World War One. Was with 11 other photos of World War One...Black and white photo of soldiers in France during World... in France during World War One. A photo of soldiers having a break ...A photo of soldiers having a break or meal in France in World War One. Was with 11 other photos of World War One that had been mounted on board for display at Legacy House at some stage. When they were taken off display they were put in the archive cabinets. The founding legatees all served in World War One so these photos would have been of significant places for them. (see 01888 to 01899)Photos from World War One that would have been significant to the founding legatees.Black and white photo of soldiers in France during World War One.world war one, france, soldiers -
Clayton RSL Sub Branch
World War II medals, Pacific Star, WW2 Star, War Medal, Australian War Medal, WW2 medals
... World War II medals, Pacific Star, WW2 Star, War Medal...YOUNG, Leslie Frederick World War II medals, Pacific Star...Pacific Star World War II Star War Medal Australian Service... World War II medals, Pacific Star, WW2 Star, War Medal ...YOUNG, Leslie Frederick World War II medals, Pacific Star, WW2 Star, War Medal, Australian War Medal VX118924 DOB: 24.12.1920 Date of enlistment: 19.11.1942 Location of enlistment: Caulfield, VIC Place of enlistment: In the field QLD NOK: YOUG, Florence Date of discharge: 24.2.1945 Rank: Gunner Posting at discharge: 2/3 Antitank RegimentPacific Star World War II Star War Medal Australian Service MedalL.F. Young VX 118924 -
Lara RSL Sub Branch
Newspaper - The Sun Newspaper Dated 9/5/1942 - Special _ My Wr Part 25 - 10 Japanese Warships Sunk - Battle of The Coral Sea, Local Newspaper Dated 9/5/1942 - My War Part 25 - Battle Of The Coral Sea
... Local Newspaper reporting On World War 2 Events dated 9/5...Local Newspaper reporting World War 2 Events - My War Part... Newspaper reporting World War 2 Events - My War Part 25 - Battle ...Local Newspaper reporting On World War 2 Events dated 9/5/1942 - My War Part 25Newspaper Reporting on World War 2 Events - My War Part 25 - dated 9/5/1942Local Newspaper reporting World War 2 Events - My War Part 25 - Battle Of The Coral Sea10 Japanese Warships Sunk - Battle of The Coral Seabattle of te coral sea - 10 japanese warships sunk - enter the general -
Bendigo Military Museum
Book - BOOK, HOME FRONT WW1, McKERNAN Michael, "AUSTRALIANS AT HOME WORLD WAR 1", 2014
... "AUSTRALIANS AT HOME WORLD WAR 1"... goldfields BOOK, HOME FRONT WW1 Book "AUSTRALIANS AT HOME WORLD WAR 1 ...A book which studies the Australian home front in depth and detail.Hard cover book with dust cover. Hard cover - cardboard, black, brown, white and red print on front, back and spine. Front - colour poster type illustration of three figures, male in uniform, woman and child. Dust cover - paper with glossy colour finish, same as hard cover. 244 pages, cut, plain, white, illustrated with black and white photographs.non-fictionA book which studies the Australian home front in depth and detail. books, military history, australians at home -
Melbourne Legacy
Photograph - Photo, Aerial view of the Somme
... world war one.... Was with 11 other photos of World War One that had been mounted...Sepia photo of the Somme battlefield in France during World... of the Somme battlefield in France during World War One. An aerial ...An aerial photo of the Somme Swamp in France during World War One. There are coordinates or numbers in some areas. Was with 11 other photos of World War One that had been mounted on board for display at Legacy House at some stage. When they were taken off display they were put in the archive cabinets. The founding legatees all served in World War One so these photos would have been of significant places for them. (see 01888 to 01899)Photos from World War One that would have been significant to the founding legatees.Sepia photo of the Somme battlefield in France during World War One.world war one, france, somme -
Melbourne Legacy
Photograph - Photo, Aerial view of the Somme
... world war one...An aerial photo of the Somme in France during World War One...Sepia photo of the Somme battlefield in France during World... of the Somme battlefield in France during World War One. An aerial ...An aerial photo of the Somme in France during World War One. There are coordinates or numbers in some areas. Also labelled is Bray. Was with 11 other photos of World War One that had been mounted on board for display at Legacy House at some stage. When they were taken off display they were put in the archive cabinets. The founding legatees all served in World War One so these photos would have been of significant places for them. (see 01888 to 01899)Photos from World War One that would have been significant to the founding legatees.Sepia photo of the Somme battlefield in France during World War One.world war one, france, somme -
Melbourne Legacy
Photograph - Photo, Ruined Tank in France
... world war one...A photo a ruined tank in France during World War One... World War One.... of a ruined tank in France during World War One. A photo a ruined tank ...A photo a ruined tank in France during World War One. Was with 11 other photos of World War One that had been mounted on board for display at Legacy House at some stage. When they were taken off display they were put in the archive cabinets. The founding legatees all served in World War One so these photos would have been of significant places for them. (see 01888 to 01899)Photos from World War One that would have been significant to the founding legatees.Black and white photo of a ruined tank in France during World War One.world war one, france, tank -
Ballarat Heritage Services
Photograph, Peter Taylor, c1916
... World War One... during World War One. He returned to Australia. ...Photograph of an Australian World War One Soldier, Bert... of an Australian World War One Soldier, Bert Elliott. Australia Victoria ...Peter Taylor was born in Donolly. He enlisted for service during World War One. He returned to Australia. Photograph of an Australian World War One Soldier, Bert Elliott. em22, carisbrook, world war one, peter taylor, dunolly -
Ballarat Heritage Services
Photograph, Peter Taylor, c1916
... World War One... during World War One. He returned to Australia. ...Photograph of an Australian World War One Soldier, Bert... of an Australian World War One Soldier, Bert Elliott. Australia Victoria ...Peter Taylor was born in Donolly. He enlisted for service during World War One. He returned to Australia. Photograph of an Australian World War One Soldier, Bert Elliott. em22, carisbrook, world war one, peter taylor, dunolly -
Lara RSL Sub Branch
Newspaper - The Sun Newspaper Dated 4/9/1939 - My War Part 2 - Hitlerism Amok In Poland, The Sun Newspaper Dated 4/9/1939 - Hitlerism Amok In Poland
... newspaper coverages of start of world war 2...World War 2 commences - Poland...Newspaper Special Re start World War 2 - Poland... Two Pages Newspaper Special Re start World War 2 - Poland ...World War 2 commences - PolandLocal Newspaper coverage of Start of World War 2 - PolandNewspaper special My War Part 2 = Front Two Pages and Last Two PagesNewspaper Special Re start World War 2 - Polandnewspaper coverages of start of world war 2 -
Glen Eira Historical Society
Air Raid Precaution (ARP) in Caulfield
... World War 1914-1918...Photographs of the ARP in Caulfield during World War 1... Photographs of the ARP in Caulfield during World War 1 and World War 2 ...Photographs of the ARP in Caulfield during World War 1 and World War 2caulfield, air raid precaution, world war 1914-1918, world war 1939-1945 -
Victorian Interpretive Projects Inc.
Photograph - Black and White, Turkish Wireless Station, 1918
... world war one...This photograph was sent to Australia during World War One.... during World War One. ... Station during World War One. This photograph was sent ...This photograph was sent to Australia during World War One.Black and white photograph of a Turkish Wireless Station during World War One. world war one, turkish -
Victorian Interpretive Projects Inc.
Photograph - Black and White, Turkish Mine, c1918
... Postcard sent to Australia during World War One... World War One. ... World War One. Verso: Turkish Mine washed up on the beach at El ...Postcard sent to Australia during World War OneBlack and white postcard of a Turkish Mine used during World War One. Verso: Turkish Mine washed up on the beach at El Arish. Note the holes made by our machine gun fire by trying to explode it. B.W. (Billie West)billie west, west, turkish mine, el arish, mmm -
Melbourne Legacy
Photograph - Photo, Aerial view of the Somme
... world war one.... Was with 11 other photos of World War One that had been mounted...Sepia photo of the Somme battlefield in France during World... of the Somme battlefield in France during World War One. An aerial ...An aerial photo of the Somme Swamp in France during World War One. There are coordinates or numbers in some areas. Also labelled are the railway line and Canal du Nor and Limberlost Wood. Was with 11 other photos of World War One that had been mounted on board for display at Legacy House at some stage. When they were taken off display they were put in the archive cabinets. The founding legatees all served in World War One so these photos would have been of significant places for them. (see 01888 to 01899)Photos from World War One that would have been significant to the founding legatees.Sepia photo of the Somme battlefield in France during World War One.world war one, france, somme -
Melbourne Legacy
Photograph - Photo, France
... world war one...A photo in France during World War One, it may have been... during World War One.... and trenches in France during World War One. A photo in France during ...A photo in France during World War One, it may have been taken from a train or truck. It shows took on the trenches and embankments. Was with 11 other photos of World War One that had been mounted on board for display at Legacy House at some stage. When they were taken off display they were put in the archive cabinets. The founding legatees all served in World War One so these photos would have been of significant places for them. (see 01888 to 01899)Photos from World War One that would have been significant to the founding legatees.Black and white photo of soldiers and trenches in France during World War One.world war one, france, soldiers -
Lara RSL Sub Branch
Newspaper - The Sun Dated 15/12/1939 - My War Part 4 - Graf Spee Defeated, Local Newspaper 15/12/1939 Special reporting World War 2 news
... Local Newspaper 15/12/1939 Special reporting World War 2...The Sun Newspaper dated 5/12/1939 wit reports of World War...Local Newspaper reporting World War 2 News... Newspaper 15/12/1939 Special reporting World War 2 news The Sun ...The Sun Newspaper dated 5/12/1939 wit reports of World War 2 NewsHistory recorded by Local NewspaperThe Sun Newspaper Special - My War Part 4 - Graf Spee DefeatedLocal Newspaper reporting World War 2 Newsgraf spee defeated, fins fight on against soviets -
Lara RSL Sub Branch
Newspaper - The Sun Newspaper Dated 1/9/1942 - Special - My War Part 30 - Vital Victory At Milne Bay - Victory at Milne Bay, Local Newspaper Dated 1/9/1942 - Special - My War Part 30 - Vital Victory At Milne Bay - Victory at Milne Bay
... world war 2...Local Newspaper dated 1/9/1942 reporting on World War 2...Local Newspaper dated 1/9/1942 reporting on World War 2... reporting on World War 2 - Special _ My War Part 30 Victory At Milne ...Local Newspaper dated 1/9/1942 reporting on World War 2 Events - Victory At Milne Bay - Stalin Beat The Odds and HitlerVictory At Milne Bay - Stalin Beat The Odds and HitlerLocal Newspaper dated 1/9/1942 reporting on World War 2 - Special _ My War Part 30 Victory At Milne Bay - Stalin Beat The Odds and Hitlerworld war 2, my war 2, local newspaper dated 1/9/1942 -
Melbourne Legacy
Booklet, Camp Songs, 1918
... world war one...A booklet of songs for the troops in World War 1. Including...Booklet of songs for soldiers in World War 1.... Booklet Camp Songs Booklet of songs for soldiers in World War 1 ...A booklet of songs for the troops in World War 1. Including 'Till the stew in the dixie grows cold', 'The beloved MP', and 'Two brown biscuits'. Was with other World War 1 memorabilia that has come from Private John Basil McLean, 2nd Reinforcements, 37th Battalion, A.I.F. J.B. McLean (Service No. 13824) was from near Maffra, Victoria and enlisted on 22 January 1916. He embarked on 16 December 1916 for Europe. His full war record is available from AWM. He spent time with the Australian Field Artillery (Pack Section). At the end of the war he worked for a year at the A.I.F. Headquarters in London before returning to Australia on the 'Ceramic', arriving in Portsea in 1920.A record of publications made for the troops in World War 1 or made of material that came from soldiers.Booklet of songs for soldiers in World War 1.Handwritten in black ink on corner 'J.B.M McLean A Coy. Seymour'world war one, songs -
Lara RSL Sub Branch
Newspaper - The Sun Newspaper - 1/12/1941- Cruiser Sydney Missing, My War Part 19 The Sun Newspaper - Cruiser Sydney Missing
... Newspaper The Sun 1/12/2020 the World War 2 era...The Sun Newspaper dated 1/12/1941 - World War 2 Articles... 1/12/1941 - World War 2 Articles Cruiser Sydney Missing ...Newspaper The Sun 1/12/2020 the World War 2 eraThe Sun Newspaper dated 1/12/1941 - World War 2 ArticlesCruiser Sydney Missingcruiser sydney missing -
Lara RSL Sub Branch
Newspaper - The Sun Newspaper - Special - Dated - 6/1/1941 My War Part 12 - Bardia At Mercy of A.I.F, The Sun NewsPaper Special - Dated 6/1/1941 - Victory At Bardia - Australians in Van Of Attack
... Local Newspaper reporting on events of World War 2 dated 6...Local Newspaper reporting on events of World War 2... reporting on events of World War 2 - Special - My War Part 12 ...Local Newspaper reporting on events of World War 2 dated 6/1/1941 = Victory At Bardia - Australians in Van Of AttackLocal Newspaper reporting on events during World War 2Local Newspaper reporting on events of World War 2 - Special - My War Part 12 - Dated 6/1/1941Enemy wilts Before Bayonets - Victory At Bardia - Australians in Van Of Attackvictory at bardia - australians in van of attack, local newspaper dated 6/1/1041 -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document, Joseph Tracey, 1914 -1918
... World War 1914 - 1918 *City of Whitehorse...Who served in World War 1 and was a local resident....War record of Joseph Tracey who served in World War 1... of Joseph Tracey who served in World War 1 and was a local resident ...War record of Joseph Tracey.War record of Joseph Tracey who served in World War 1 and was a local resident.War record of Joseph Tracey. tracey, joseph, world war 1914 - 1918 *city of whitehorse -
Federation University Historical Collection
Postcard - black and white, Church at Dickebusch, c1916
... world war one... of the First World War and the Second World War. It is located... with a clocktower. The church was bombed in 1917 during World War One... of the First World War and the Second World War. It is located ...A Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) burial ground, the Dickebusch Old Military Cemetery, is a burial ground for the dead of the First World War and the Second World War. It is located at Dickebusch in the Ypres Salient in Belgium on the Western Front of the first war. Dickebusch (now Dikkebusch) is a village and commune in the Province of West Flanders, 5 kilometres South-West of Ypres on the road to Bailleul.Black and white photograph of a church with a steeple with a clocktower. The church was bombed in 1917 during World War One. This card was purchased by an Australian soldier, probably Henry Smerdon Holmes, during World War One. chatham-holmes family collection, dickebusch, belgium, ypres salient, dikkebusch, world war one -
Melbourne Legacy
Booklet, A.I.F. Songs for the March, c1918
... world war one...A booklet of songs for the troops in World War 1. Including...Booklet of songs for soldiers in World War 1.... in World War 1. A booklet of songs for the troops in World War 1 ...A booklet of songs for the troops in World War 1. Including a Battalion song, 'Rally round the banner', 'So long Letty', 'Some hearts will be joyful', 'Keep the home fires burning', and 'Boys of the Dardenelles'. Was with other World War 1 memorabilia that has come from Private John Basil McLean, 2nd Reinforcements, 37th Battalion, A.I.F. J.B. McLean (Service No. 13824) was from near Maffra, Victoria and enlisted on 22 January 1916. He embarked on 16 December 1916 for Europe. His full war record is available from AWM. He spent time with the Australian Field Artillery (Pack Section). At the end of the war he worked for a year at the A.I.F. Headquarters in London before returning to Australia on the 'Ceramic', arriving in Portsea in 1920.A record of publications made for the troops in World War 1 or made of material that came from soldiers.Booklet of songs for soldiers in World War 1.world war one, songs -
Melbourne Legacy
Photograph, Three WWI soldiers
... world war one...Three Australian soldiers in World War 1 uniforms. Two...Black and white photo of three soldiers from World War 1... from World War 1 mounted on dark grey cardboard. A degraded ...Three Australian soldiers in World War 1 uniforms. Two are holding rifles with bayonets, the officer in the centre holds a Union Jack flag. The solider on the left has a VC medal as well as first world war medals. The link with Legacy is unknown but Legacy was founded by men who had served in World War 1. The photo is an example of first World War uniforms and equipment.Black and white photo of three soldiers from World War 1 mounted on dark grey cardboard.A degraded label on the back says 'Picture / Framers / ? / Beaments(?) / Camberwell / Glenferrie ?'world war one, soldiers, uniforms -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Medal, 60th Anniversary of the end of WW11, 2005
... This medal was issued to commemorate the end of World War 2...World War 11 Service to Australia. World War 11 60years... of Australia on the obverse side. Mounted in black card box. World War ...This medal was issued to commemorate the end of World War 2 and was issued to eligible living veterans or their widows/widowers.It comes in a black card and fabric lined box. It has been issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs.This medal was awarded to Ernest Henry Swan. He served from December 1941 to July 1942 in the Citizen Military Forces and from July 1942 to September 1944 in the Australian Imperial Forces. His reason for discharge was reserved occupation. He held the rank of corporal in 26th Motor regiment. He was born in Colac 19/11/1919 to Ernest Swan and Daisy Johnson. He died 04/08/2009 and is buried at the Warrnambool cemetery. During his life he farmed a soldiers’ settlers block in the Grasmere area, north of Warrnambool. A common object with over 300000 minted but with a link to a local person and commemorating an event of world importance.Gold metal round medal with Australian coat of Arms on one side and stylised image of outline of Australia on the obverse side. Mounted in black card box.World War 11 Service to Australia. World War 11 60years 1945-2005warrnambool, ernest swan, 60th anniversary medallion ww2 -
Hume City Civic Collection
Photograph, c1914 -1918
... world war 1...A photo of a soldier in World War 1 uniform.... in World War 1 uniform - believed to be Mr. Jamison... of a soldier in World War 1 uniform - believed to be Mr. Jamison ...A photo of a soldier in World War 1 uniform.An unmounted black and white photograph of a soldier in World War 1 uniform - believed to be Mr. Jamisonon back: bottom RH corner in pencil: Jamison 12 Brworld war 1, soldiers, armed forces, uniforms, clothing and dress, jamison, - (mr), photographers, humphrey, t., george evans collection -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document, Harold Herbert Arrowsmith, 1914 - 1918
... World War 1914 - 1918 *City of Whitehorse...Who served in World War 1 and was a local resident....War record of Harold Herbert Arrowsmith who served in World... record of Harold Herbert Arrowsmith who served in World War 1 ...War record of Harold Herbert Arrowsmith.War record of Harold Herbert Arrowsmith who served in World War 1 and was a local resident.War record of Harold Herbert Arrowsmith. arrowsmith, harold herbert, world war 1914 - 1918 *city of whitehorse -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Death of Mr S. N. Till, 1928?
... World War 1914 - 1918...eturned World War 1 Soldier.... of Mitcham, returned World War 1 Soldier..., returned World War 1 Soldier eturned World War 1 Soldier. Till ...Obituary in local paper (Reporter?) for Sydney Norman Till of Mitcham. Returned World War 1 SoldierObituary in local paper (Reporter?) for Sydney Norman Till of Mitcham, returned World War 1 SoldierObituary in local paper (Reporter?) for Sydney Norman Till of Mitcham. Returned World War 1 Soldiertill, sydney, world war 1914 - 1918 -
Lara RSL Sub Branch
Newspaper - The Sun Newspaper dated 24/8/1944 -Special _ My War Parrt 44, Local Newspaper dated 24/8/1944 reporting on World War 2 Events - Special My War Part 4 -Paris Liberated By FFI - The Cowra Breakout
... Local Newspaper dated 24/8/1944 reporting on World War 2...world war 2...Local Newspaper dated 24/8/1944 reporting on World War 2...Local Newspaper dated 24/8/1944 reporting on World War 2... Newspaper dated 24/8/1944 reporting on World War 2 Events - Special ...Local Newspaper dated 24/8/1944 reporting on World War 2 EventsLocal Newspaper dated 24/8/1944 reporting on World War 2 EventsLocal Newspaper dated 24/8/1944 reporting on World War 2 EventsParis Liberated By FFI - The Cowra Breakoutworld war 2, newspaper, 8/1944, paris liberated, cowra breakout -
Australian Commando Association - Victoria
Badge - WW2 AMF Beret badge - small rising sun, c. 1940 Parrt of donated collection of WW2 Medals - William Alsop 2/10 Commando Squadron
... world war two... in the 2/10 Commando Squadron during World War Two. ...Brass badge in the shape of a World War 2 era small rising... in the shape of a World War 2 era small rising sun This badge belonged ...This badge belonged to William Donald Alsop who served in the 2/10 Commando Squadron during World War Two. This beret badge has historic significance through it's connection to William Donald Alsop and World War Two. It displays strong provenance because we have a deed of gift.Brass badge in the shape of a World War 2 era small rising sunworld war two, ww2, second world war, australian commandos, 2/10 commando squadron