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Australian Army Museum of Western Australia
Poem
SIGNALWOMEN An appreciation by an instructor (Sgt J.F. Larkins). Presented to Signalwoman Ruth Franklin after training in Melbourne 1942. After training, Ruth served on Rottnest Island as a communicator in the Plotting Room, Oliver Hill “Join the Corps of Signals”, the clarion call went forth, “Volunteer for the A.W.A.S. and let another man go north.” So you came into the Signals, in Australia’s hour of need, And let a thousand men go up the line, to meet the yellow breed. Where the lazy Yarra flows, through the green Victorian glade, They formed a school of Signals, to teach you in our trade, And the Old Ones, they were cynical, their tones were full of Jeers, “Women in the Signals! What rot!” But their moans have turned to cheers. You were tossed into the melting pot, that is an Australian Army camp. There weren’t many comforts, there were no electric lamps, There weren’t many blankets, it was cold in those tin huts, But the A.W.A.S. came up smiling; you had good Australian GUTS. The hours were long and wearisome, you were given lots of work, But we didn’t find a loafer, we knew not one to shirk. We made the pace a hard one, sometimes there were tears, But you lasses learned as much in months, as we men absorbed in years. You’re in the ARMY now; you all wear the Rising Sun, Sometimes you’ll be unhappy, but stick till the job is done. Time there will be, when the nerves are frayed, and all you do is bungle, Just feel the badge on your tunic, and remember your mates in the jungle. We wish you luck, and God-speed you on your way, And wherever war may scatter us, we’ll look forward to the day, When the final battle’s over and you’ve sent your last G.B., And the DIGGERS and the A.W.A.S. march in the parade of VICTORY. GB (Golf Bravo) is the sign off God Bless [G] DAH DAH DIT [B] DAH DI DI DIT Transcription of poem by Signals instructor Sgt JF Larkins presented to Signal Woman Ruth Franklin during Training in 1943. Read during 75th anniversary commemoration of proofing of Oliver Hill Battery, Rottnest Island. Computer printed on A4 bond paper. -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - HANRO COLLECTION: HANRO 'GIRLS AND BOYS' 1927, 1927
Black and White Photograph of a group of "Guests of the "Hanro" Girls and Boys. Photograph taken "In commemoration of the Swiss National Day, Aug 1st, 1927". "Favaloro's Cafe, Bendigo" Includes seventeen young women in National Costume plus twenty-two other guests.Percival Pinder, Flashlight. Bendigophoto, group, swiss national day, hanro staff, swiss workers -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article - Article and Photographs, Vietnam Veterans Association of Australia Diamond Valley Sub-Branch, 18/08/2023
Article with Photographs regarding the Vietnam Veterans of Australia and the commemoration of the end of the Vietnam War. Photographs by Rosie Bray.Article with Photographs, 7 pagesvietnam veterans, diamond valley vietnam veterans, vietnam war, war memorial, greensborough war memorial park -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Opening of 1st Bridge 1940, 29/11/1940
Donated by Jack Jenner. Commemoration Plaque showing details of first Bridge opening 29/11/1940Photo of Plaque for opening of Phillip Island Bridge - 1st bridge built in 1940. Phillip Island Bridge opened by The Hon. A. A. Dunstan MLA, Premier of Victoria 29th November 1940local history, photography, bridges, phillip island bridge inscription, black & white photograph, jack jenner, phillip island suspension bridge -
Bialik College
Photograph (item) - Commemoration Night, 1979, 1979
Students performing on stage at Commemoration Night, 1979. Please contact [email protected] to request access to this record.1970s, event, performance, music, visual and performing arts -
Lara RSL Sub Branch
Coronation Medal, 1937
Celebration of coronation of George V1QLD Coronation Celebrations Medal 12th May 1937On the front is relief of King George V1 and Queen Elizabeth, the other has sheath around the edge with a gathered bands with a Maltese Cross in the centre. The inscription Queensland Coronation Celebrations 12th May 1937medal, commemoration, george v1, queensland -
Bendigo Military Museum
Memorabilia - COMMEMORATION MEDALLION, Post 2014
Heavy metal & enamel, circular medallion. Centre has 3 coloured stripes, dark blue / red / light blue. Rear is embossed with Australian Coat of Arms, black on gold.In centre over stripes: A kangaroo with words “OPERATION SLIPPER” Circumference: COMMEMORATING AUSTRALIAN OPERATION - AFGHANISTAN AND THE MIDDLE EAST” Rear: “OPERATION SLIPPER AUSTRALIA 2001 - 2014” medallion, slipper, operation, commemoration -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Souvenir - Souvenir Mug - Portland South State School, c. 2014
White ceramic mug, Portland South State school no. 4750, 2014 reunion. Image of Cape Nelson lighthouse, blue print 'SOUTHIES 2014 REUNION PORTLAND SOUTH S.S. NO. 4750'souvenir, portland south state school, 2014, commemoration -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Medal - Freedom Medallion, c. 1995
Round brass medallion. Obverse has an inner circle in which a returned soldier is depicted greeting a woman and two children. The boy is wearing the soldier's slouch hat. The outer circle contains the words 'AUSTRALIA REMEMBERS 1945-1995'. The reverse has an inner circle with the Australian coat of arms and an outer circle with the words 'FREEDOM MEDALLION'.medal, world war ii, wwii, commemoration -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Medal - Medallion, 1934
3 brass medallions, ring at top, threaded with red, white and blue ribbon. 100th Anniversary of first settlement at Portland 1834 - 1934. Edward Henty on one side, Lt. Grant and the 'Lady Nelson' on the other.commemoration, medal, 1834 to 1934, henty -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Medal - Medal - Bicentennial Medallion 1788-1988, c. 1988
Gold coloured medallion, set in orange perspex block, encased in clear perspex. Bicentennial medallion 1788-1988 H.M.S. 'SIRIUS', flagship of 1st Fleet; depiction of HSM 'SIRIUS' on one side, Sydney Harbour Bridge, Opera House, bicentenary logo on other. Commemorative medallion with case, 'HMS Sirius Flagship of First Fleet 1788', marking bicentenary of Australia, metal / plastic / gold plate / paper, made by Amor Sanders, Surry Hills, New South Wales, Australia, 1988commemoration, medal, first fleet, bicentennial -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Shire of Eltham Commemorative Plaque 1994, 1994
Colour photograph of Commemorative plaque marking the conclusion of the Shire of Eltham 1994plaques, eltham shire council, municipal restructuring, commemoration -
Churchill Island Heritage Farm
Souvenir - Commemorative Plate, 1911
This commemorative plate was given to schoolchildren at the time of the coronation in 1911.Commemorative ceramic side plate with painted busts of George V and Mary Teck. for the coronation of George V 1911. "Crowned June 22nd 1911" "King George V Crowned June 22nd 1911 Queen Mary" "Long May They Reign"churchill island, coronation, commemoration, king george -
International House, The University of Melbourne
Photograph (Item), Guests, including Sir Samuel Wadham and Lady Dorothy Wadham, at a formal dinner, 1963
commemoration, fundraising, samuel wadham, dorothy wadham -
City of Kingston
Photograph - Black and white, c. 1917
Members of the local community have gathered to plant an avenue of honour. Through community fundraising, funds for over 140 trees had been raised.An avenue of honour was planted after World War I (WWI) to commemorate those from the area who had died during service. The arboreal Avenue of Honour has been an enduring and highly popular form of public commemoration of military service in Australia. With a significant groundswell of community endeavour, as a nation, Australians have chosen to recognise service, sacrifice and suffering through community plantings of memorial Avenues of Honour. The earliest recorded Avenues of Honour were created in response to Australia’s participation in the Boer War, but the majority were established during and after World War I and, to a lesser extent, World War II. (https://avenuesofhonour.org/about/)A group of about eleven (11) people, including children and a baby, have gathered to plant trees along to create an avenue of honour for the fallen of World War I (WWI). From left to right: Moss Daff, Mr Stratford, Alice Edwards, Len Alln with Ron Allan, Mrs Wood (sen), Mrs Wood (jnr) with baby, name unrecorded, Mr McKittrick and Maud Edwards. White round sticker with black printed text on reverse: 99 Handwritten in red ink: 50%cheltenham, world war i, commemoration, avenue of honour -
Lara RSL Sub Branch
Memorial Plaque and Scroll, Dead Man's Penny, World war One
Bronze Memorial plaque and Memorial Scroll issued to families whose relative was killed in action during word war 1. The history of the dead man's penny began in 1916 with the realisation by the British Government hat some form of an official token of gratitude should be given to the fallen service men and women's bereaved next of kin. Production of the plaques and scrolls, which was supposed to be financed by the German reparation money began in 1919 with approximately 1,150,00 issued. There were some relatives who returned the pennies to the Australian Government in protest as b they felt it was insulting and it did not replace their loved one's life.Killed in Action William Edward Ernest Bond joined the 58th Bn on the 24th November 1915 as a labourer from Geelong. As a private (4296), he was sent to France and the Western Front. He initially went missing in action in the Fleurbaix area on 19th of July 1917. It took a court of Inquiry in the field in September,1917 to determine he was killed in action, although his body was never recovered. He died aged 18. His name can be found on Panel 14, VC Corner Australian Cemetery and Memorial, Fromelles, Lille, Nord Pas de Calais, FranceMemorial Bronze Plaque and Scroll. The Memorial Plaque was also known as the WW1 'Death Penny' in memory of William Edward Ernest BONDBrass Plaque " He died for Freedom and Honour William Edward Ernest Bond" Scroll Commemoration to Pte Edward Ernest Bond 58th Bn AIFbrass memorial plaque and scroll dead man's penny bond william lara geelong killed in action world war one kia -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper Clipping, Diamond Valley Leader, Salute for sacrifice, 10/08/2016
A story about mateship during the Vietnam War and Battle of Long Tan commemorations, Peter Blackman and Gordon Sharp.News clipping, black text and colour image.vietnam war, vietnam war - battle of long tan, peter blackman, gordon sharp -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - LYDIA CHANCELLOR COLLECTION; ANZAC COMMEMORATION SERVICE
A white paper programme with black print. On the front page are the words, 'Returned Sailors and Soldiers Imperial League of Australia. Bendigo Branch Anzac Commemoration Service, In the presence of His Worship the Mayor and Councillors of Bendigo. Wednesday, April 25, 1928.' Inside is the Order of Service.event, official, war, lydia chancellor, collection, programme, anzac day, event, australian army, world war, anzac commemoration service -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Accessory - LILLIAN DOBLE COLLECTION: LEATHER WALLET
Leather foldover wallet, crocodile skin pattern. Personal wartime memorabilia, 1942-1948, of Lillian Doble. The Lillian Doble Collection. Four Stamps, 1945 peace stamp 31/2d, 21915-1935 Anzac commemoration Stamps 2d., Australian halfpenny Stamp.personal effects, world war 2, lillian doble -
Bendigo Military Museum
Book - BOOK, BENDIGO, WW1, Bendigo Health publications, THE IMPACT OF WW1 ON BENDIGO HEALTH: OUR NURSES, DOCTORS AND COMMUNITY, 2015
Bendigo Health publication. "Commemoration booklet celebrating the contributions made by Bendigo's doctors and nurses during the first World War".Soft cover book. Cover, cardboard with adhered paper cover. White and red print on front and back covers. Illustrated front - black and white group photograph of eight nurses in uniform and one Doctor in uniform, with red colour poppy flower middle right. Back - black and white photograph of 150 years sign on brick building wall. 41 pages, cut, plain, white paper. Illustrated in black and white and colour, group photographs, awards, memorabilia and sketches.books, history, ww1, bendigo -
Glen Eira Historical Society
Pamphlet - St Margaret’s Church of England, Ripley Grove
Order of service for the Commemoration Dinner of St Margaret’s Anglican Church, Ripley Grove, Caulfield 1983 (11/09/1983)st margaret’s anglican church, caulfield, ripley grove, shand d rev, thorp hj rev -
Bendigo Military Museum
Pamphlet - PEACE PAMPHLET, Peace Cellabrations, Post 11.11.1918
Pamphlet contains psalms, hymns, lessons, commemoration of the fallen, rear page has suggestions for Committees making local arrangements.Pamphlet “Peace Celebrations” and order of Thanksgiving to Almighty God, off white colour rectangular shape, 7 pages all print in black.On the front, “For the Blessing of Peace after the War of 1914 - 18”pamphlets, peace celebrations -
Port Fairy Historical Society Museum and Archives
Decorative object - Model Ship, s.s.Casino, 2007
Scale model of S.S.Casino presented to the Port Fairy Historical Society on commemoration day 10 July 2007 by John CallenderScale model of S.S.Casino on wooden plinth, box with lid, brush and fixing screw"Casino" 1882-1932s.s.casino, model, b.k.s.n.co, belfast and koroit steam navigation company, port fairy -
Christ Church Anglican Parish of Warrnambool
Memorial Windows: Jubilee of Queen Victoria, Jubilee of Queen Victoria
Four stained glass windows, west wall, main nave. A circular window in the gable of the wall showing the Royal Coat of Arms. Three lancet windows below depicting, from left to right, Faith, Hope and Charity.The central lancet window has: To the Glory of God/and in commemoration of the com/ pletion of the fiftieth year of the happy reign/ of Her most Gracious Majesty/ QUEEN VICTORIA/ 1887 -
Uniting Church Archives - Synod of Victoria
Medallion
B069.1 - Medallion depicting John Wesley on the obverse and text on the reverse. B069.2 - Black leather box with gold embossed edge and black velvet and grey satin lining.Obverse: "THE BEST OF ALL OF US GOD IS WITH US" Reverse: "PORTLAND WESLEYAN CHAPEL KINGSDOWN BRISTOL CENTENARY COMMEMORATION 1902 R. WALLIS BOYNS MINISTER IN CHARGE" -
Orbost & District Historical Society
book, Peter Leyden Publishing House, Australia Discovered, 1970
This little book (quarto size) was handed out to school kids in 1970 in commemoration of the bicentenary of the 1770 voyages of Lieutenant James Cook.This is a useful reference book.A thin 47 pp paper back book. On the cover below the title, "Australia Discovered", is a coloured print of a painting by William Hodges - Captain Cook Lands in New Hebrides. -
Frankston RSL Sub Branch
Souvenir, Tea Towels
Souvenir tea towels made for the 40th anniversary commemoration of the formation of the Australian Women's Army Service which was formed on the 13th August 1941. These tea towels are linen and are screen printed in olive green on a plain background. The tea towels feature the badge of the Australian Commonwealth Military Forces. These tea towels have the following screen printed in colour: The 'rising sun' badge of the Australian Commonwealth Military Forces with "A.W.A.S." uppermost and "40th ANNIVERSARY" above the badge and "AUSTRALIAN WOMEN'S ARMY SERVICE" below the badge. Beneath that "1941 - 1981" and the note "PURE LINEN" world war 2, ww2, awas, a.w.a.s., nurses, service, womens, women's, army, australia, -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Functional object - Envelope, 1981
The Nunawading Council produced Commemoration First Day Covers stamped First Day of Issues for Australia Day during the years 1981-1992Envelope on which stamped:- 'First Day of Issue, Nunawading Victoria. Australia Day 1981'. At bottom left hand corner:- Nunawading coat of arms and 'Nunawading City Council, Australia Day Family Festival, 26 January 1981'Municipal Office, Nunawadingphilately, date stamps, civic mementoes, souvenirs -
Bendigo Military Museum
Uniform - UNIFORM, MOUNTED
Items worn by George Henry Fullerton to the 1990 ANZAC 75th Anniversary Commemoration. Refer Cat No’s 4069.2 for service details also 4070.Gallipoli Coat and Tie mounted in wooden frame with glass cover. Frame: Timber with decorative edge, brown coloured stain, glass front. Mount: Green cardboard with deep recessed between dark green and light green. Gallipoli Coat: dark green fabric with gold buttons and pocket patch with gold embroidery. Tie: Navy blue fabric with gold, green and red embroidery. Shirt: white business shirt.Embroidered on pocket patches - Rising Sun emblem "GALLIPOLI/1915 - 1990". Embroidered on tie - Rising Sun emblem "GALLIPOLI/1915 - 1990". White label on glass with black print - "COAT AND TIE/ Donated by/ A.J. Fullerton"uniforms - army, trades -carpentery, ww1 -
St Kilda Historical Society
Photograph, St Kilda Botanical Gardens Conservatory - images collection, c. 1990
The conservatory in the St Kilda Botanical Gardens was opened on 2/12/1990 by the Mayor, Cr. Melanie Eagle, in commemoration of the centenary of the City of St Kilda.colour photograph unmountedst kilda botanical gardens, st kilda botanical gardens conservatory, st kilda botanical gardens glass house, glasshouse