The 8th Light Horse (Indi) Regiment superseded the 16th Light Horse in 1919. It had its headquarters at Benalla with sub-units throughout the Upper Murray and Northeast Victoria. In December 1941, the regiment converted from horse to mechanised, initially as 8th Reconnaissance Battalion then in July 1942 it became 8th Cavalry Regiment and served in Northern Territory. As Japanese threat to the mainland declined the regiment was disbanded.Rare photo of gathering at outbreak of W0rld War 2Black and white photograph of officers at camp September 1939 at Corowa. Governor General Lord Gowrie in attendance." Governor General Lord Gowrie VC, Officers of 2Cav Div and 8th Light Horse at Corowa Camp 1st September 1939 " followed by a list of names

Staff and Students at a pub celebrating possibly the Farewell for Kalvin Carpenter. Includes photograph of Phil Tulk with Karen van Laack (Finance Officer) and Paula Cave (Gardener), Richard Green (Finance Officer.)8 photographs of Staff and Students at a pub. Includes photograph of Phil Tulk with Karen van Laack (Finance Officer) anf Paula Cave (Gardener), Richard Green (Finance Officer.) Extra photographs in spares box.staff, students, pub, celebration, farewell, kalvin carpenter, phil tulk, karen van laack, finance officer, paula cave, gardener, richard green

Black and white photograph in a black frame of Lt Col Colin Khan, commanding Officer 5 Bn RAR - SVN 1969. He is leaning against the cockpit of a helicopter with a rifle in his right hand.Lt col Colin Khan - commanding Officer 5 Bn RAR - SVN 1969photograph, 5 bn rar, lt col colin khan

Captain Robert Westrup Salmon was born at Daisy Hill near Talbot 12 July 1862. He joined the Victorian Mounted Rifles in 1883; was commissioned Lieutenant in 1892 and appointed Adjutant (Volunteer) of 2nd Battalion VMR in 1892. He embarked with the 1st Contingent VMR to South Africa in 1899 with the rank of captain. At the battle of Jasfontein (Garsfontein) he was highly complimented in the London Times and other English newspapers for the skilful manner in which he handled the Mounted Infantry under his command. At the time of his death from Enteric Fever on 16 March 1900 at Naauwpoort South Africa he was Staff Captain of the Australian Regiment. Captain Salmon was a councillor of the Borough of Talbot, trustee of the Racing Club and the Cemetery; member of the Board of Directors of the MUIOOF; past master of the Masonic Lodge; church warden of St Michael’s Church Talbot and secretary of the Fire Brigade. The plaque was discovered by retired Military Police officer, Captain Watson and donated to 8/13 VMR Museum circa 1983. Rare example of a memorial plaque to an officer of the Boer War. It is not known where or if it was originally mounted but a church building would seem likely. Large bronze plaque to the memory of Captain Robert Westrup Salmon who died of Enteric Fever while serving with the 1st Contingent Victorian Mounted Rifles during the Boer War. A framed display with photograph of the donor Captain Watson handing the plaque to Officer Commanding 'A' Squadron 8/13 VMR at Buna Barracks Albury in 1984 now accompanies the bronze plaque.Cast in raised lettering surrounding a Victorian Mounted Rifles badge "The tribute of the Officers of the Victorian Mounted Rifles Non-Commissioned Officers & Men to the memory of Captain RS Salmon Talbot who died at Naauwpoort South Africa 16th Mar. 1900"salmon robert westrup captain, talbot, boer war

ambulance officer Graeme Jenkins (at left) being presented with the National (good conduct and long service) medal.Black and white photograph. Ambulance officer and man in suit with medal.

OFF SAMARINDA, BORNEO. 1945-09-08. JAPANESE OFFICER WITNESSING SIGNING OF SURRENDER OF THE JAPANESE FORCES IN DUTCH BORNEO ON THE QUARTERDECK OF THE FRIGATE HMAS BURDEKIN.Black and white photograph of japanese officer standing at tableww2, japanese surrender, borneo, hmas burdekin

This merchant navy officer's cap has a black woollen felt hat band, black woollen felt fixed top cap and a black patent leather peak. Along the top of the peak there is a black patent strap. At the left hand of the peaked cap is a non-standard black plastic button and on the right side is a standard black cloth button. Above the peak there is a black wool badge of an Officer of the Merchant Navy. This insignia has a central, oval reserve of red velvet edged with gold metal coil with base metal anchor at the centre. The oval is surrounded by oak leaves of gold purl with stems of applied gold coil, and surrounded by a stamped base metal crown. The badge is backed with a wool blend fabric and attached to the top cat by brown cotton. Along the base of the hat band there is a bias hem. Inside the cap, the hat band is lined with hessian. Crimson silk is fixed to the top cap and hand stitched to the hessian as a lining to the cap.British merchant navy officer's cap insignia.merchant navy cap, british merchant navy

A similar photograph from the Herald dating from the 22 August 1930 indices it was taken on board the Blue Funnel liner Nestor at Victoria Docks.Representational photograph portraying a typical ship visit by MTSV clergyman. Large rectangular (landscape oriented) black and white photograph of 3 ship's officers casually standing on deck with Father Frank Oliverfrank oliver, padre frank leslie oliver, officers, ship visit, ships, blue funnel, nestor

Our connection to the sea is indescribable and anonymous to most. Describing it in words alone, does not it justice, hence I paint.Marine artSketch on paper in graphite depicting an ship officer in uniform, his body in the sea nearly to the shoulders. A black rectangle hidding his eyes.maritime art prize, anl maritime art prize, warren fox, 2019, officers, seafarers, artwork-paintings

40 x 220 mm coloured print of Officer of Prince of Wales's Light Horse Hussars set in glass fronted wooden frameJess 45 Property of 4/19 PWLH Officers' Mess Feb 96 Framed by Elan's Picture Framers 818-7801, 277-6969australian light horse, history, army officers

The 8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles was raised as a regiment of the Royal Australian Armoured Corps on 1 May 1948 with Headquarters in Melbourne and squadrons in Sale, Benalla/Wangaratta and Albury. In 1955 Regimental Headquarters moved to Wangaratta and a second squadron was located at Albury. The Sale squadron transferred to 4th/19th Prince of Wales’s Light Horse. In 1977 8/13 VMR Regiment was reduced to an independent squadron A Squadron 8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles and in 1991 was linked with 4th/19th Prince of Wales’s Light Horse forming the VMR Squadron of that regiment.Black and white photographs of 15 8/13 Victorian Mounted Rifles officers, C. 1964. Named left to right Front row : Lt J. Greathead, unknown, Lt Col A Cunningham, Major J Neale, Capt D. Duff, major M Oates:Rear Row: Lt L Ottrey, Capt Crawford, unknown, Lt B Ries, Capt D hunter, Capt Butler, Lt F Bell, Lt G White, Lt R Ohlin.8/13 vmr, officers

Replica of officer's uniform jacket made for Klaus Baldenhofer at Dhurringile POW CampNavy blue woollen, long sleeved jacket 12 buttonholes, no buttons. Royal blue oblong tabs on the collar. 2 pockets with flaps on the front, and 2 pockets on inside of front panelsjacket, dhurringile, officers

Black and whire photograph of Pilot Officer N W Hobson 9 SqnPilot officer N W Hobson in co-pilots seat of a 9 Sqn RAAF UH-1H Iroquois helicopter. Hobson served in Vietnam between April 1969 and April 1970 and was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross (DFL)9 squadron raaf, helicopter pilot

Uniform Equipment worn by officers and Warrant Officers of the Australian Army Khaki polyester peaked officers cap with brown dtrap and brass buttons. Lined with clear plastic, green plastic brim lining. Emerco VIC Size 58 8405-66-040-02255/6 rvr, uniform

A b/w photograph postcard of a group portrait of World War 1 soldiers. They are only identified as the class of Ist Australia Training School for Officers, England 1916.Handwritten on front: 1st Australia Training School for Officers.....England / with my best wishes Alf Ozanne 22/10/16world war 1, soldiers, ozanne, alf, uniforms, clothing and dress, armed forces, portraits, george evans collection

presentation of certificates of applied science (ambulance) to T (?) O'Loughlan, K (?) Robinson and D. Smith. These were the first ambulance officers to graduate from the new ambulance officers training course. Mr R. W. Purnell, president of the ambulance service, makes the presentation. Source inscription on photograph.Black and white photograph. Three ambulance officers being presented certificates by man in suit.o'loughlan, robinson, d. smith

Interior of 1950 Chrysler Royal ambulance with ambulance officer Keith Pitcher sitting.Black and white photograph of ambulance interior with two stretchers fitted and ambulance officer seatedchrysler royal

framed colour photo of staff officers 11th December 2000. Back row - F/O Andrew Gaston, F/O Carl Stibilj, F/O Paul Scragg Front row - F/O Greg Mitchell, O/O Stewart Kreltszheim Absent - F/O Shane Suttonbrown wooden framed photo of the staff officersandrew gaston, carl stibilj, paul scragg, greg mitchell, stewart kreltszheim, shane sutton, staff, 2000

Ladies named as Liz Humphries - District Liason Officer, Sue Tait - Regional General Manager.Colour photograph two women at School Service Officers Conference. Lakes Entrance Victoriaschools, conference

OFF SAMARINDA, BORNEO. 1945-09-08. SIGNING OF THE INSTRUMENT OF SURRENDER OF THE JAPANESE FORCES IN DUTCH BORNEO ON THE QUARTERDECK OF THE FRIGATE HMAS BURDEKIN. ON THE TABLE IS THE SWORD OF THE COMMANDING OFFICER OF THE JAPANESE FORCES VICE ADMIRAL KAMADA.Black and white photograph of japanese officer placing sword on tableww2, japanese surrender, borneo, hmas burdekin

Form issued to service personnel to obtain clothing during WW2. Each person was allocated a set of coupons to obtain adequate clothing. Serving soldiers would require for uniforms.Small chit of paper form Rg.D4, called special clothing coupon issue. Yellow faded paper, signature of equipment officer on back.Issued to "A. Peterson". Official No. "'145478", dated 18 Nov 1943. Stamped "Equipment Officer", signed by "F/Lt - (?). Form No. 201216 - Chit representing 25 coupons.passchendaele barracks trust, uniforms, clothing coupon

This photograph shows prisoners of war, Turkish, German and Austrian officers, taken near Ramleh.Digital copy of black and white photograph. "Prisoners taken up near Ramleh. Turkish, German and Austrian Officers"charles marshall, world war 1

Glued black and white ID photograph of Arthur Oswald Dixon, cut from an official document.Behind are printed words and written is: "thur Oswald", "2nd Officer", "Ex Master"arthur oswald dixon, manchester, england, seafarers, sailors, seamen, officers, royal australian navy, ran, merchant navy

A guide for over 60's booklet . issued by the City of Nunawading, compiled by Maree Buckle, Welfare Officer.A guide for over 60's booklet .city of nunawading, buckle, maree, aged people