Genuine War Letters written by an Australian to his people from the Battlefields of France. Letters dated from 15.2.1916 to 11.11.1918.Genuine War Letters - Biographical Studies. Soft lightweight cardboard cover, black print on light grey background. 288 cut, plain, beige pages. No illustrations.book, letters, genuine

Areas covered by this map are, “Longueval, Delville Wood, Flers, Thiepval”. Item re William Alexander No 502 AIF. Refer Cat No 3746.3 for his service details.Trench map, France, Area of Martin Puch, scale 1:20,000 Edition B, trenches corrected to 24.7.1916, enemy trenches in red.map, trench, france

GEORGE VICTOR LANSELL is the longest serving President of the Bendigo RSL 1925 - 1952 and then 1954 - 57. He was awarded Life Membership and Life Membership with Gold Badge in 1956. This photo was originally hanging in the Billiard Room SMI. It was moved to the Foyer post 2000 to be with a plaque Cat No 8013. After the renovations to SMI 2016 -18 it was then placed in what is now called the "Building and RSL History Room". This is not the original photo that was placed in 1926. George Victor Lansell had prior service in the 67th Militia BN before WW1. He enlisted in the AIF with A Coy 38th Bn on 1.5.1916 age 32 years 7 months. He was appointed Coy Commander of A Coy. Embark for England 20.6.1916, hospital 19.8.1916 with Influenza, rejoin unit 25.8.1916, embark for France 22.11.1916, WIA 1.12.1916 grazed by a bullet to right forehead, suffering from concussion and other complications he was returned to Australia on 12.5.1917 and discharged from the AIF on 11.8.1917. Timber frame painted gold, black & white portrait of Sir George Lansell wearing a suit and tie, RSL badge on coat. Below photo: "Sir George Lansell KB CMG VD MLC President Bendigo Sub Branch RSSAILA” 1926-1951"brsl, smirsl, 38th

9 Rectangular black & white photos of various groups of members of the AIF during WWI. Photography: .1) One of our big guns, 10" Howitzer gun on the Somme in France. .2) Names Cotton Osmond, Drury & Chris. .5) St Power AT, Sgt Whelan F, L/Sgt Bruce DD. .6) L Bryant, WBT Maysey, Richards AJ, Wilson LR, Ronald AF, Jamieson D, Bohun CA. .7) Lt Heathcote, Lt Taylor, Lt Rider, Lt Smith, Lt Hutton, Lt Foster, Lt Ridgway, Cap Fitzgerald, C & ? Burison, Lt Hier, Lt McNichol.Various names written on the rear.documents-postcards, military history, photography-photographs, passchendaele barracks trust

Daily Mail Battle Pictures of France & Belgium in WWI. British Army.Postcards, black & white, Daily Mail Battle Pictures Series 1X.postcards - photographs, military history, passchendaele barracks trust

This folder is labeled as “Where the Australians Lie”. James Patterson McCall “MM” No 6401, refer Cat No 2925 for his service history..1) Folder, grey cardboard, purple printing of a Rising Sun badge with words: The Folder is in Memory of MCCALL JAMES PATERSON, 6401 CPL, 22 BN, Bellicourt, France. .2) Photo, black & white, depicting temporary grave of a WWI Soldier. .3) As above. .4) As above. The rear of the photos have been printed as a postcard.Handwritten on inside of card: “MCCALL JAMES PATERSON, 6401 CPL, 22 BN, reinterred Bellicourt British Cemetery, Plot 7, Row H, Grave 8, Bellicourt, France”. Rear: “(Mother) M MCCALL, Aust”photography-photographs, documents - postcards, military history

HERBERT EDGAR HEWSTON No 40 enlisted in the AIF on 14.2.1916 in the 3rd Pioneer Batt age 38 years 4 months. Embarked for England 6.6.1916, hospitalised 8.8.1916 (not specified), embarked for France 24.11.1916, discharged from the AIF on 14.8.1919. Part of the HEWSTON collection WW1 & WW2.Medals, set of (2) individual not mounted re H E HEWSTON. .1) War Medal 1914 - 1919. .2) Victory Medal..1) & .2) 40 PTE. H E HEWSTON 3 PNR BN AIF”medals, military, history

Black & white postcard / photos of France during WWI.Rectangular black & white cardboard postcards / photographs..1) - .5) “Handwritten descriptions”documents - postcards, military history, post card, passchendaele barracks trust

John Joseph LOWERY Regt No 1926 enlisted in the AIF 3rd Reinforcements, 22nd Batt on 16.6.1915 aged 18. Embarked for Egypt 26.8.1915, taken on strength Gallipoli 25.10.1915. Hospitalised 23.12.1915 frost bite to feet. Embarked for France 19.3.1916, promoted T/Cpl 1.2.1917, promoted L/Cpl 2.5.1917, promoted L/Sgt 21.8.1917. KIA Belgium 2.10.1917. Refer Cat No 2564P.Wooden frame, green border around certificate, glass front, centre is a photo of a soldier.Document: “Honour the Brave. Presented to Sgt J J LOWERY by the Members and Friends of the View Street Church of Christ and Bible School in grateful appreciation of his services for God, King and Country in the Great War 1914 - 1918” Bottom centre on white label: JOHN JOSEPH LOWERY “Enlisted 16.6.1915 Regt No 1926 3rd Reinforcements 22 Batt AIF aged 18. Embarked for the Middle East 26.8.1915. Admitted to hospital Gallipoli with frostbite 15.12.1915 Embarked for France 19.3.1916. Appointed Lance Sergeant 2.5.1917. KIA 2.10.1917 at Broodseinde, Belgium. Donated by Mrs Lyla Sutton” Bendigo District RSL Museum civic mementos - certificates, religion - christian, military history

WWI shrapnel found on the Somme battlefield & given to ARTHUR C EBDON on one of his visits. See also 2605.2P, 2606, 2608.3.Collection of shrapnel from French WWI battlefields. Consists of 1 piece of rusted metal, 3 lead shrapnel balls & 2 bullet cases.military history - souvenirs, arms - ammunition, passchendaele barracks trust

Harold Bennett No 6959 enlisted in the 23rd reinforcements 5th Batt AIF on 16.9.1916 age 24 years 5 months. Embarked for England 23.11.1916, hospital 21.2.1917 with Bronchitis, embarked for France 25.8.1917, transfer to the 38th Batt 2.9.1917, WIA 4.10.1917 shell wound abrasions to the back, WIA 9.6.18 GSW right ankle, discharged from the AIF 1.7.1919. Medals, court mounted, set of 2, re H BENNETT 1. War Medal 1914-19 2. Victory Medal“6959 PTE H BENNETT 38TH BN AIF”awards, medals, passchendaele barracks trust

William Henry Roberts No 239 enlisted in the 22nd Batt AIF on 4.2.15 age 32 years 8 months. Embarked for Eygpt then Gallipoli on 30.8.15, embark for France 19.3.16, WIA 22.4.16 GSW neck, return to France 5.6.16, hospital 14.11.16 with Diarrehoea, transfer to 6th MG Coy 8.12.16, awarded the Military Medal near Bullecourt on 3.5.17, discharged from the AIF on 20.7.19.Medal set, court mounted, set of (4) Re W H ROBERTS " MM" .1) Military Medal .2) 1914 - 15 Star, replica not engraved. .3) War Medal 1914 - 19 replica not engraved .4) Victory Medal, replica not engraved"239 Pte W H ROBERTS 6/Aust M.G.C."awards, medals, bravery, passchendaele barracks trust

.1) Hand written: Wishing you many happy returns of the day from your old pal Tom. .2) Letter from Frank Barnes dated 10.11.16. .3) Hand written in ink: To Una with love from Tom. Refer Cat No 2380 for details re Frank Barnes. Tom is possibly Thomas Comini, refer Cat No 2380 also.Three x Rectangular brightly coloured greeting cards, two are silk embroidered..1) Embroidered bottom: “1914 Right and Liberty 1917” .2) Embroidered bottom: “Greetings from France” .3) Hand painted: “Love from Flemington Camps”documents - greeting cards, military history, silk

Donald John BURNET No 2130 enlisted in the AIF in 4th reinforcements 60th Batt on 19.5.1916 age 18 years. Embark for England 1.8.1916, embark for France 11.11.1916. He is then returned to England with under age personnel for some reason on 27.12.1916 and proceeds to get himself in trouble. Finally embarks for France on 19.4.1917 and in trouble 2 days later but rejoins his unit on 25.4.1917, hospital 14.6.1917 with a Sprained right Ankle, rejoin unit 21.6.1917, hospital 7.8.1917 with Diptheria and then gets Tonsilitis, rejoin unit 20.9.1917 and is KIA 5 days later on 25.9.1917. Refer 1978.Framed photograph of WW1 soldier. Black & White full length Portrait of WW1 Soldier, possibly - Donald Burnet, White Hills, Bendigo. Frame - timber, light brown stain, decorative edge, with gold coloured inner edge. Mount - off white cardboard'photography-photographs, frame accessories; trades - carpentry, history, army, ww1

It is not sure which of the two Dowseys from Bendigo it is. The two are; David DOWSEY No 2133 enlisted in the AIF in 6th reinforcements 14th Batt on 21.5.1915 age 34 years 11 months. Embarked for Egypt 17.6.1915, embark for Gallipoli 1.8.1915, hospital with sore feet 11.10.1915, rejoin unit 21.10.1915, WIA 26.11.1915 GSW to Arm, during recovery gets himself into a bit of trouble, hospital 8.3.1916 with Influenza, rejoin unit 10.3.1916, hospital again two days later with Influenza and then classed Rhuematism, returns to Australia 11.5.1916 classed Chronic Rhuematism. Edward DOWSEY No 5526 enlisted in the AIF in October 1916 Tunnelling Coy reinforcements on 13.3.1916 age 29 years 1 month. Embark for England 25.10.1916, embark for France 4.6.1917 and attached to the 1st Tunnelling Coy, WIA 15.2.1918 GSW to Left shoulder, returns to Australia for discharge 11.12.1918 and discharged on 1.3.1919.Brown, wooden frame with white inner edge, glass front with brown cardboard backing. Black & white full length portrait of WWI Soldier in AIF uniform, jacket peeked cap, puttees & boots. Pyramid background backdrop. On rear in pencil: "Dowsey Bendigo"photography-photographs, frame accessories, trades - carpentery

Carl Herman Jess (Sir) CB, CMG, CBE, OBE, DSO had a long distinguished career. This is a very brief summary. Joined the Victorian Volunteer Cadets 1899 to 1906, joined the permanent Military Forces 1906 No 86 age 23 years 4 months and rose through the ranks to Captain when he enlisted in the AIF as a Capt in 4th INF Brigade HQ age 30 years on 23.9.1914, embark for Egypt 22.12.1914, embark for Gallipoli 22.12.1914, promoted to Major 23.5.1915 and transfers to 2nd INF Brigade, awarded MID 12.6.1915, promoted Lt Col and to Command 7th Batt, embark for France 13.4.1916, awarded MID 13.11.1916, awarded Order of the White Eagle (Serbian), he was Gassed but remained on duty at Pozieres, awarded DSO 1.1.1917, appointed Staff Officer HQ 1st Anzac Corps 12.3.1917 then T/Col, T/Brig General through to 7.10.1918, awarded MID and CMG, 1.10.1919 appointed Director General repatriation and demobilisation AIF, resigned appointed in England 21.3.1920. Post WW1 on return to Australia he served in many Military appointments including Honorary Colonel 7th and 38th Battalions.He was made a Knight Batchelor in 1935. On 3.9.1939 to 31.3.1946 No VP16098 during WW2 he served on the Australian Staff Corps, two of his main appointments being man power Dept Labour and national Service and the Women’s land Army, Awarded CB, he retired due to health reasons with the Rank of Lieut General.Framed Photograph. Black & White full length Portrait of Carl Herman Jess, 1884 - 1948. Commander 10th Infantry Brigade, Bendigo born. Frame - Moulded Timber, Painted Silver, glass front. Mount - dark grey cardboard with white inner mount.White print, left bottom corner of photograph "Carl Herman JESS/ 16 Feb 1884 - 16 June 1948" with brief synopsis of career. White print, right bottom corner of photograph, signature "Austin ???"history, photography, army, ww1

This souvenir was sent by Donald John BURNET No 2130 60th Batt to his sister Lillian. He was KIA on 25.9.1917. Refer Cat No 1973P for his full service details.Coloured woven unknown material marked Souvenir From France, surrounded with rose motif. Frame heavy timber. "Souvenir From France"military history - souvenirs, trades - carpentery, manchester - fabric, france

Frederick Campbell Moller No 2233, 3rd FAB AIF. Refer Cat No 1661.3, 1663P. .1) Paybook receipt for 2233 Dvr Moller FC. Printed template with pencil writing. .2) Receipt for war bond, Form GB33. Printed template with typewritten details. .3) Travel warrant for NCOs and men, includes combined leave and travel tickets to and from London and France. Green paper.documents-receipts, permits, war bonds, leave, railway

Robert Oswald HENDERSON had previous service in the Militia dating from 1899 with the 67th Battalion. He enlisted in the AIF with the rank of Major as 2IC in the 38th Bn on 1.5.1916 at the age of 41 years. Embarked for England 20.6.1916, embark for France 22.11.1916, promoted to Lt Col to command the 39th Bn 15.2.1917, hospital 17.9.1917 with Defective vision, appears to a have rejoined his unit same day, WIA 29.3.1918 GSW to left thumb, rejoin unit 13.6.1918, KIA 29.9.1918 near Bony on the Hindenburg Line. Buried by the Rev W.A.Moore on 1.10.1918. He was awarded the DSO 18.1.1918 and Mentioned in Despatches 25.5.1918. The Beehive Store was a major Department Store in Pall Mall Bendigo.Photo of the Australian War Grave in France of Lt Col. R O HENDERSON DSO 39Bn. KIA. Headstone reads "Placed here in Loving Memory by/ BEEHIVE STAFF Bendigo". Message written on back of photo states he was buried at St Emilie, a town about 6 miles N E of Perrone.On back of Frame "Photo Mrs J H Henderson" photos, graves, framed, ww1

Stanley Arthur BARRIE No 3176 enlisted in the AIF in Section A 6th Field Ambulance on 7.1.1915 age 23 years 8 months. Embarked for Egypt 4.6.1915, embark for Gallipoli 30.8.1915, hospital 8.10.1915 (unclear) rejoin unit 20.10.1915, embark for France 19.3.1916, hospital 12.11.1916 with Blistered Feet, rejoin unit 5.12.1916, detached to 2nd Div Engineers 6.7.1917, rejoin unit 29.12.1917. After getting himself into trouble AWOL twice then threatening an Officer he transfers to the 23rd Batt on 20.8.1918, KIA 1.9.1918.Xmas /New year card from Pte S BARRIE. The outer cover is yellowish cardboard with a light paper on the inside. A string tassel runs up through the spine with a faded purple tassel on the end.Front cover; Australian Engineers badge with a spring of wattle under then the words “One King, One Flag, One Empire” with a crown and flag. Under the words “On Active Service 1915-1918”. Inside has; “Best wishes for a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from Private S.A.Barrie A.A.M.C, 5th Field Coy Australian Engineers France” A.A.M.C meaning Australian Army Medical Corp.documents - cards, military history - souvenirs, xmas, engineers

.1) & .2) PERCY MCIVOR MM No 749 enlisted in the AIF in B Coy 38th Batt on 20.2.1915 age 21 years 5 months. Embarked for England 20.6.1916, embark for France 22.11.1916, awarded the Military Medal 26.2.1917 in the Armentieres Raid, WIA 21.5.1917 GSW left forearm, returned to Australia and was discharged medically unfit on 16.11.1917. .3) ARTHUR THOMAS HALL No 744 enlisted in the AIF in B Coy 38th Batt 0n 22.2.1915 age 32 years 5 months. Embark for England 20.6.1916, embark for France 22.11.1916, hospital 24.12.1916 with Diarrehoea, discharged from the AIF on 27.7.1919. .4) WILLIAM PETER MOWAT No 748 enlisted in the AIF in B Coy 38th Batt on 8.2.1915 age 20 years. Embark for England 20.6.1916, embark for France 22.11.1916, WIA 8.12.1916 GSW’s legs and fractured right tibia, discharged medically unfit 2.7.1917. All 3 were from the small town of Tragowel near Kerang Vic..1) Black & white photo of WW1 private in uniform, full body shot. .2) Black & white photo WW1 in uniform. .3) Sepia tone photo WW1 in uniform. .4) Sepia tone photo WW1 full body shot in uniform..3) “Arthur Hall” on the back. .4) “Will Mowat”photo, ww1, soldiers

Joseph Victor TRUSCOTT No. 3629 enlisted in the AIF in 8th reinforcements 21st Batt on 21.7.1915 age 21 years. Embark for Egypt 29.12.1915, transfer to the 60th Batt 26.2.1916, promoted Sgt 25.3.1916, hospital 30.4.1916 with Influenza, rejoin unit 5.5.1916, embark for France 19.6.1916, hospital 2.12.1916 with Trench feet, Died of Disease (DOD) 9.12.1916 with Trench Feet and Septic Pnuemonia. A4 copy of the diary re J.V. TRUSCOTT. 26 pages of typed out diary, photos & parts of service records, letters.documents-diaries, military history

FRANK FLOWERS No 3512 enlistd in the AIF in 8th reinforcements 21st Batt on 12.7.1915 age 29 years 4 months. Embarked for Egypt 29.12.1915, transfer to the 60th Batt 26.2.1916 and allowed Regt No 3512A, hospital 14.3.1916 with Influenza and then Diarrehoea, embark for France 18.6.1916, reported missing 19.7.1916 then reported KIA same day. No known grave.A4 sheet with 3 x photographs & sympathy card inserted re the death of F Flowers 19.7.16.documents - cards, military history

David James Wallace HAMILTON. Prior to WW1 he had 6 years service in the RAN until his time expired. He enlisted in the AIF No 329 in the 14th Batt Machine Gun section on 10.9.1914 age 24 years 11 months. Promoted to Cpl 4.12.1914, embarked for Egypt 22.12.1914, embark for Gallipoli 12.4.1915, WIA 19.5.1915 SW Left Thigh, WIA 2nd occasion 20.8.1915 GSW to Back, embark for France 7.6.1916, promoted to Sgt 22.8.1916, transfer to 12th MG Coy 23.8.1916, promoted to W.O 20.10.1916, promoted to 2nd Lieut 24.3.1917, KIA Belgium 7.6.1917. Items relating him, Photo, Commemorative plaque etc have been framed & are in the SMIMM collection. Refer 2354.4P re his brothers service..1) Photo, black & white, portrait of a soldier on white ornate cardboard backing, re DJW HAMILTON. .2) Photo postcard, black & white, portrait of sailor re DJW HAMILTON, full page letter on the reverse in ink. .3) Photo postcard, sepia, sailor standing by a column. .4) Photo postcard, sepia, group of 9 sailors. .5) Photo postcard, black & white, 2 sailors on ships deck..1) April 1908 D HAMILTON. .2) Yours truly DAVID 17.5.08. .3) Your Aff son Dave, Portsmouth, England 18.12.1912. .5) H Brew HMAS Protector 12.11.17.photography-photographs, ran

David James Wallace Hamilton No 329 AIF, refer Cat No2351.5P for his service history..1) Photo postcard, sepia, soldier, Sergeant sitting on a stool. A short note on the reverse in ink. .2) Photo, sepia, group of 7 soldiers outside a castle. Brief note on reverse in pencil. .3) Cardboard card 'For God & Country, Duty Nobly Done' from Mr & Mrs D Hamilton re the loss of their son. Lt DJW HAMILTON KIA 7.6.1917.1) “Dave France 21.8.16” .2) “Dear Mother Jan 1916”photography-photographs, documents - cards, military history, duty

Henry Southby pre WW1 served 5 years in the Militia and 22 years on the Permanent staff. He is listed as No 2240 serving in the 4th Batt Aust Commonwealth Horse during the Boer War from March to September 1902. By the time he enlisted in the AIF he was 41 years 2 months of age on 22.3.16 with the rank of Lieut in the 39th Batt. Embarked for England 27.5.16, embark for France 23.11.16, promoted Captain 23.4.17, WIA 7.6.17 shell wound to back, return to France 30.7.17, KIA 12.10.17 at Passchendaele. It is believed he was W.I.A and while being carried out by Stretcher Bearers a shell burst killing them all. No known grave. The plaque was one of many that were placed on trees in Condon St. Bendigo as a memorial to those who lost their lives. Refer 1903.2, 1905P.Bronze plaque set in a wood frame re; H.SOUTHBY. Frame is brown, the plaque lettering is raised."CAPTAIN H. SOUTHBY 39th BATT. 10th INF. BGD. A.I.F KILLED IN ACTION OCTOBER 12th 1917"civic mementoes - plaques, metalcraft - bronze, handcrafts - woodwork, military history

Roy Leslie Thurlow No 2493 enlisted in 5th reinforcements 60th Batt on 11.5.1916 age 22 years 5 months. Embarked for England 25.9.1916, embark for France 30.12.1916, promoted T/Cpl 4.10.1917, KIA 25.10.1917. Refer 649P, 1889.3.Memorial card plus pages, light fawn colour re R. Thurlow. Front has the "Rising Sun " Badge symbol, under is "Australian Imperial Force” Page 2 has the details of the soldiers name, rank, number & place of burial. Page 3 is a photo of the grave. Page 4 is who the card was received by."Thurlow .R.L, 2493, Temp Cpl, 60th Battalion, Aeroplane Military Cemetery plot 2 Row C Ypres."documents - memorials, military history - records

Robert Thomas Heard No 5105. He is on the right sitting. He was KIA 21.3.18. Refer 1893.2P for his service history. On the rear, “My dear sister, just a card of us six Bendigo boys on leave in France. I want you to put these faces in the Bendigonian. I will name all the ...... from left to right. You will find all the names in a letter sent with this photo. I am sending this from the trenches. We relieved second Division but did not see Wally. His battalion had gone out. He is well. ....... but not goodbye, love to all, yours truly bro RTH, C Coy 57th Batt”Post card photo, sepia tone showing 6 soldiers in uniform, 3 standing, 3 sitting. Rear has writing in black pencil.photography-photographs, military history-army, postcards

The card relates to Robert Thomas Heard No 5105 AIF. Refer 1893.2P for his service history. Rear of the card has. France 2.11.17, My dear sister, just a card as I have’nt got time to write a letter at present. I will write more at first opportunity. I have joined my Battalian again. We had a bad time in the last big fight. Wallace came out without a scratch. My Pal L Shelton was killed. It’s cruel . .........but not goodbye, your Bro RTH XXXX remember me to ..... ........ L Shelton is believed to be Leo Frank No 1555, enlisted in the AIF on 19.3.1915 in the 1st reinforcements 24th Batt age 20 years. Embarked for Egypt 25.6.1915, embarked for Gallipoli 30.8.1915, transfer to 57th Batt 12.5.1916, embark for France 17.6 1917, WIA 7.10.1916 bomb wound right arm, rejoin unit 2.11.1916, hospital 29.11.1916 with Trench feet, rejoin unit 29.12.1916, promoted to Cpl 25.5.1917, KIA 26.9.1917. He is remembered on the Soldiers Memorial Institute Honour Roll Bendigo.Postcard Photo, colour enhanced showing a street scene in London.documents postcards, photographs

The card relates to Robert Thomas Heard No 5105, KIA, (sitting on the right). Refer 1893.2P for his service history and collection. Serg Wheaton is Sidney Norman Wheaton. He enlisted in the AIF No 4631 on 11.8.1915 in the 14th reinforcements 7th Batt age 22 years. Embarked for Egypt 28.1.1916, transfers to the 58th Batt 26.3.1916 then to the 57th Batt 3.4.1916. Embarks for France 17.6.1916, promoted to CPL 7.2.1917, SGT 25.5.1917, WIA 2.3.1918 GSW to head severe, returns to Australia re his wounds 7.6.1918 and discharged from the Army on 8.10.1918. Harrington is Thomas Clarence Harrington. He enlisted in the AIF No 1553 on 13.9.1914 in the 3rd reinforcements 8th Batt age 27 years 10 months. Embark for Egypt 25.2.1915, transfers to 57th Batt 3.4.1916, embark for France 17.6.1916, hospital with concussion 27.1 1917, rejoin unit 6.2.1917, hospital with PUO 28.2.1917, WIA 5.9.1918 GSW right knee, rejoin unit 23.11.1918, discharged from the AIF 2.4.1919.Postcard photo of three soldiers, sepia colour, two sitting, one standing. Writing on back in blue ink.On rear “ Serg Wheaton, Private Harrington, Private R.T.Heard”documents postcards, military history army, photographs