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Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Group of Soldiers at Palace Louvre France 1914-1918 sent to Mrs R Parry of Navarre
Group of Soldiers at Palace Louvre France 1914-18 sent to Mrs R Parry of Navarrestawell ww1 -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Medal - Medallion, 1918
Honour to AIF E.V.D Gallipoli France Palestine Anzac Day 1918 (3)stawell, ww1 -
Malmsbury Historical Society
Photograph (Item), "Archibald Ralph Hooppell, Died Of Wounds France 1916", Malmsbury bef1916
People - "Hooppell, Archibald Ralph" Buildings - Studio Portrait Associated with - Ww1 -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Uniform - Costume and Accessories, c1945
Pink Silk Handkerchief. Fine white crochet edging. Open fan in corner. Souvenir de France. Mrs Doris Ferguson, Lower Main Streetstawell clothing material ww1 -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Tribute, Capt. Kenneth Mortimer
A tribute to Captain Kenneth Malcolm Mortimer by his nephew Dr Owen Campbell Mortimer. Kenneth was born on the 9th October 1895 at Leneva near Wodonga and went to Agricultural High School in Wangaratta in 1912 before entering the Royal Military College Duntroon in 1913. He was killed in action on 20th July 1916, three months before his 21st birthday, at the Battle of Fleurbaix, Fromelles in France. His remains were unknown for 102 years when DNA testing confirmed the identity of nine Australian soldiers found buried in a mass grave near Pheasant Wood. The graves of these nine soldiers will be rededicated on July 19 2018.Mortimer entered the Royal Military College, Duntroon on 10 March 1913 and was graduated early, along with the rest of his class, on 28 June 1915. Mortimer had been a member of the college's photography club and took numerous pictures of his fellow cadets. He was appointed as a Lieutenant with the 29th Battalion on 1 July 1915 and embarked with his unit for Egypt in November 1915. He was promoted to Captain in February 1916 and arrived in France four months later. Died (killed in action) on 20 July 1916 near Fromelles, France aged 20 yearsGrey plastic folder with clear front cover over image of young male.KENNETHkenneth malcolm mortimer, ww1, kia -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Memorabilia - Trench Art - Vase, unknown
Trench Art is the name given to objects manufactured by both soldiers and civilians from shell casings, bullets, shrapnel and miscellaneous battlefield debris, and is predominantly associated with World War I (1914 – 18). The most common material used for trench art are brass shell casings, which, once decorated, can be utilised as vases. Often items will bear an inscription such as the name of a French village or theatre of war and engraved decoration or embossing. There is no known history in relation to this vase.Large brass shell casing with decorative engraving.Engraved - Les Halles D'Ypres 1914-19 with engraving of building possibly town hall or church . Several symbols, numbers and letters imprinted on base of casing. brass shell casing, trench art, world war one, first world war, wwi, ww1, ypres, flanders, vase -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Poster, Women of Queensland!: Send a man today to fight for you, c1914-1918
An excellent example of Australian First World War recruiting posters aimed at women, rather than potential soldiers. The poster suggests that in helping defeat Germany, women were really defending themselves.During the First World War, governments needed to convince their citizens to contribute to the war effort. In the absence of radio and film, the poster was the most effective method of mass communicationDepicts a woman with arms raised, her clothing torn and right breast exposed. Two children lie dead on the round at her feet, while the town behind her burns. Full poster text: 'Women of Queensland! Remember how women and children of France and Belgium were treated. Do you realise that your treatment would be worse? Send a man today to fight for you'poster, ww1, women of queensland -
Lake Bolac & District Historical Society
Black and white photograph, Private Louis (Joe) Murdoch Murray, 8th Lighthorse regiment, WW1
Private Louis (Joe) Murdoch Murray, 8th Light Horse Regiment, WW1. Joe enlisted 15/01/1915 and embarked for overseas on 07/05/1915. He served at Gallipoli and in France where he was badly wounded at the battle of Ypres in 1917. After returning from the war he took up farming on land donated to him by the Austin family. However, he never fully recovered either physically or mentally from his war service and lost his farm in the Depression. He spent his final years in an Old Soldiers Home in Frankston. He is buried in Melbourne.murray, 8th light horse regiment, ww1, gallipoli, ypres, austin, old soldiers home - frankston, melbourne. -
Lake Bolac & District Historical Society
Black and white photograph, Gunner Stanley Herbert Moreton, Field Artillery Brigade, WW1
Gunner Stanley Herbert Moreton, enlisted 04/12/1916 in a Field Artillery Unit. He embarked for France on 11/05/1917. Upon his return from the war, he purchased 'Parupa Park'. After WW2 Stanley was involved in helping with the subdivision of land for soldier settlement. He died in 1978 at the age of 85.moreton, field artillery unit, 'parupa park', soldier settlement, -
Lake Bolac & District Historical Society
Black and white photograph, William Arthur Park, Corporal 4th Field Artillery Brigade, WW1
William Arthur Park, a Corporal in the 4th Field Artillery Brigade. He enlisted 15/07/1915 and his date of embarkation was 18/11/1915. William was awarded the Military Medal for gallantry in France. Upon returning to Australia he took up farming at Mininera in 1920 on land purchased prior to enlistment. He married Caroline Biggin. Unfortunately he never fully recovered from the gas attacks he suffered on the battlefield and died at the early age of 43 in 1928.park, 4th field artillery brigade, military medal, france, mininera, biggin, -
Lake Bolac & District Historical Society
Black and white photograph, Pte Donald Murray meeting Pte Ray Hargreaves in London during WW1
Private Donald Hector Murray greeting Private Edward Raymond Hargreaves in London during WW1. Donald enlisted 17/04/1916 in the 37th Infantry Battalion and embarked for Europe 03/06/1916. He died of Tubercular Pleurisy on 21/12/1916 at the Military Hospital, Fargo England, whilst on active service. He is buried in the Durrington Cemetery there. Edward enlisted in the 5th Infantry Battalion on 08/07/1915 and embarked for France 11/10/1915. Upon his return he was granted a Soldier Settler's block west of Lake Bolac in 1921. He married Flora Graham in 1925. murray, 37th infantry battalion, hargreaves, graham, 5th infantry battalion, london, ww1, fargo military hospital, durrington cemetery, lake bolac -
Lake Bolac & District Historical Society
Black and white photograph, Private Hugh Michael O'Rorke, 39th Infantry Brigade, WW1
Private Hugh O'Rorke enlisted 28/03/1916 in 39th Infantry Battalion and embarked for France 27/05/1916. He was gassed and then severely wounded during the Battle for Broodseinde Ridge on 04/10.1917. After convalescence in England he returned to Australia and was discharged in 1918. He took up a Soldier Settlement block at Westmere and named it Killigrew'. Ray and Jan O'Brien live in the house now.' He was awarded an MBE in 1955 for services to the CFA. He died in 1962, aged 72.o'rorke, 39th infantry battalion, france, battle for broodseinde ridge, soldier settler, westmere, o'brien, mbe, cfa -
Ballarat RSL Sub-Branch Inc.
Crochet Work
This object relates to James KELLY. He was born on 1/01/1890 in Warragul, VIC. James served in the AIF (333) enlisting on, 10/09/1914 before being killed in action on duties with the 14TH BATTN as a Army Non-Commissioned Private (PTE) on 27/08/1915. James KELLY was not a prisoner of war. His next of kin is Micheal KELLY (Father) - Trentham. James Kelly was awarded the Victory Medal, British War Medal.Note attached reads - "This crochet work was done by Mabel TRUDGEON in memory of her oldest brother, Richard of Welshman's Reef near Newstead who was killed in France early in 1918. The enclosed card was his last word to home."first world war (ww1), 1914 - 1918, craft, ballarat rsl, ballarat -
Ballarat RSL Sub-Branch Inc.
Medallion - ANZAC Day 1918
Engraved - Honor The A.I.F. and on reverse - EVD "ANZAC DAY 1918" "GALLIPOLI FRANCE PALESTINE"first world war (ww1), 1914 - 1918, collectables, ballarat rsl, ballarat -
Ballarat RSL Sub-Branch Inc.
Post Card - Embroidered "To my Dear Mother"
France 5/10/17 Dear Mother, I am still in going order and hoping to be home before long. There is no news to put in this as I wrote all I could find in a letter which you should get the same mail as this. Wish you all a merry Christmasfirst world war (ww1), 1914 - 1918, literature, ballarat rsl, ballarat -
Ballarat RSL Sub-Branch Inc.
Photographs - Framed
This object relates to Albury NEAL. He was born on 1/01/1893 in Ballarat, VIC. Albury served in the AIF (1885) enlisting on, 26/02/1916 in Ballarat, VIC before being discharged from duties with the 39 BATTN as a Army Non-Commissioned Private (PTE) on 11/03/1919. His next of kin is Albury NEAL. Gladys Neal was awarded the Australia Service Medal 1939-1946 and War Medal 1939-1945. Albury NEAL was not a prisoner of war.10 items - Photographs x 9 & Handkerchief - Lace & Emroidered "Souvenir de France"first world war (ww1), 1914 - 1918, photo/pictures, ballarat rsl, ballarat -
Ballarat RSL Sub-Branch Inc.
Service Record (copies of excerpts)
This object relates to Benjamin Staveley TAPNER. He was born on 11/08/1893 in Clifton Hill, VIC. Benjamin Staveley served in the Offier - AIF enlisting on, 11/02/1915 in Clifton Hill, VIC before being discharged from duties with the C COY 22nd BATTN as a Army Commissioned 2nd Lieutenant (2LT) on 29/07/1916. Benjamin Staveley TAPNER was not a prisoner of war. His next of kin is B W TAPNER. Date of death is 29/07/1916 44th Casualty Clearing Station, FRANCE, Buried Puchevillers Military Cemetery, FRANCE,Plot 1, (697).first world war (ww1), 1914 - 1918, literature, ballarat rsl, ballarat -
Ballarat RSL Sub-Branch Inc.
Letter - confirmation of death
This object relates to Benjamin Staveley TAPNER. He was born on 11/08/1893 in Clifton Hill, VIC. Benjamin Staveley served in the Offier - AIF enlisting on, 11/02/1915 in Clifton Hill, VIC before being discharged from duties with the C COY 22nd BATTN as a Army Commissioned 2nd Lieutenant (2LT) on 29/07/1916. Benjamin Staveley TAPNER was not a prisoner of war. His next of kin is B W TAPNER. Date of death is 29/07/1916 44th Casualty Clearing Station, FRANCE, Buried Puchevillers Military Cemetery, FRANCE,Plot 1, (697).first world war (ww1), 1914 - 1918, literature, ballarat rsl, ballarat -
Ballarat RSL Sub-Branch Inc.
Letter (extract)
This object relates to John Leonard GROAT. He was born on 1/02/1897 in Ballarat, VIC. John Leonard served in the AIF (12458) enlisting on, 21/10/1915 in Ballarat, VIC before being killed in action on duties with the 10th FLD AMBUL as a Army Non-Commissioned Lance Corporal / Lance Bombardier (LCPL/LBDR) on 16/10/1917. John Leonard GROAT was not a prisoner of war. His next of kin is Frederick Thomas GROAT (Father). John Groat was awarded the British War Medal, Victory Medal, British Military Medal GV.France 19.10.17first world war (ww1), 1914 - 1918, literature, ballarat rsl, ballarat -
Ballarat RSL Sub-Branch Inc.
British War Medal 1914-20
This object relates to Hugh Forrester BETHUNE. He was born on 15/11/1924 in Sydney, NSW. Hugh Forrester served in the RAAF (430155) enlisting on, 01/01/1943 in Unknown before being discharged from duties with the 9 AIRCREW HOLDING UNIT as a RAAF Non-Commissioned Warrant Officer (WOFF) on 26/02/1946. Hugh Forrester BETHUNE was not a prisoner of war. Hugh Bethune was awarded the 1939-1945 Star, Australia Service Medal 1939-1946, Defence Medal, France and Germany Star, War Medal 1939-1945.first world war (ww1), 1914 - 1918, medals, ballarat rsl, ballarat -
Ballarat RSL Sub-Branch Inc.
Letter (2pg)
France 15/9/1917, From George Reynolds to his Motherfirst world war (ww1), 1914 - 1918, literature, ballarat rsl, ballarat -
Tramways/East Melbourne RSL Sub Branch - RSL Victoria Listing id: 27511
Plaque - Chalk rock, This chalk is from the WW1 French trench system
... Plaque This chalk is from the WW1 French trench system A chunk ...A chunk of white Chalk Rock Mounted on a dark stained timber plaque Under the chalk is a dark coloured brass plateThis chalk is from the trench system at the Australian position, "Battle of Fromelles" 19 July 1916 Brass plate on back of item states " Collected and Presented by President Peter Fraser After His Tour Of World War One Battlefields - 2003"chalk, ww1, fromelles, trench system, france -
Tramways/East Melbourne RSL Sub Branch - RSL Victoria Listing id: 27511
Map and Legend, Trench Map - France Sheet 36 N.W
... trench map ww1 belgium france Armentieres 1917 ordinance survey ...This is an actual battle map used by Australian Forces in the battle of the Somme in France in April 1917. It is an ordinance survey map of the trenches in the area. It is framed in two pieces, one being the main map and the other the legend used to read the map. It details the river 'La Lys Riviera' and the city 'Armentieres', in the Somme. somme, trench map, ww1, belgium, france, armentieres, 1917, ordinance survey map -
Ballarat RSL Sub-Branch Inc.
Dead Man's Penny
This object relates to Joseph William PEARCE. He was born on 1/01/1886 in Ballaarat, VIC. Joseph William served in the AIF (CAPT) enlisting on, 22/03/1915 in Ballaarat East, VIC and served with the 21 BATTN. He was awarded the Military Cross on 20 OCT 1916 for conspicuous gallantry during operations in France. He was killed in action at Broodseinde Ridge on 04/10/1917. Joseph William PEARCE was not a prisoner of war. His next of kin is Isaiah PEARCE (Father) and after his parents' deaths, it is John PEARCE, his brother. John also served in WW1 as 8203 L/CPL with the 12 FLD AMB and was awarded the Military Medal. first world war (ww1), 1914 - 1918, medals, ballarat rsl, ballarat -
Ballarat RSL Sub-Branch Inc.
Collection - Lt J HALLIGAN
This object relates to James Alfred SIMPSON. He was born on 09/05/1904 in Ballarat, VIC. James Alfred served in the AMF (VX45777) enlisting on, 10/06/1940 in Ballarat, VIC before being discharged from duties with the 13 ADV W/SHOPS as a on 10/12/1945. James Alfred SIMPSON was not a prisoner of war. His next of kin is Catherine WALKER (Mother).Service Record copies (4) Postcard - Old ID No = 540 Photograph "Lt J Halligan In the Trenches France Your old pal Dunk 16.9.16" Photograph - From Elsa Dec 15 Old ID No = 543 Photograph - self Old ID No = 541 Set of 3 Photographs - Old ID No = 535 "Jafirst world war (ww1), 1914 - 1918, personal items, ballarat rsl, ballarat -
Magnet Galleries Melbourne Inc
child mascot of afc, dargo-008.tif
A rare portrait of Henri Heremene. A french orphan, probably stunted by malnutrition, he was unofficially adopted by the Number 4 squadron, Australian flying corps when he wandered into their Christmas dinner at an airfield near cologne, Germany in 1918. Nickname "Digger," Henri came under the care of Private Timothy Tovell. With a tailored AIF uniform made for him, he was smuggled to Australia in1919, where he was adopted by the Tovell family. He remained traumatised by the war and died in 1928 from injuries received in a motorcycle accident in Melbourne. Black and white print of a young Henri Heremene.At the top of the photography it says "Aust flying corps (mascot)"henri heremene, a.f.c, afc, australian flying corps, aif, a.i.f, ww1, world war 1 -
Magnet Galleries Melbourne Inc
soldiers with captured German plane
world war 1, anzac, ww1, soldiers, australian, uniform, pilot, plane, france, bombardier -
Magnet Galleries Melbourne Inc
soldiers with plane
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Magnet Galleries Melbourne Inc
soldiers with planes
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Magnet Galleries Melbourne Inc
aeroplanes
world war 1, anzac, ww1, soldiers, australian, uniform, pilot, plane, france, bombardier