"Pte James W. FRAKEL"23020 was a member of the 1st Battalion Norfolk Regiment during WW1. His brother John requested that he give some details of the time since his enlistment. The letter is quite a detailed account from his enlistment to his injury and demob. Moved to Australia 19201, Tattered original letter from Pte James Farrel, from Feb 4th 1916, describing his history in the Army. Written on brown paper in small neat hand writing. Some pages torn in half. In total 20 pages. 2. Photocopy of the original letter on letter size paper over 10 pages. Copy in black and white with extra copy of 1st page in colour. 3. Transcription of letter over 6 pages (3 sheets double sided).ww1, norfolk regiment, james w. frakel

The Briggs family lived in Tawonga. Thomas assisted building the Tawonga to Bright road and drove cattle to the Bogong High Plains before marrying in 1887 and raising 7 children, 2 of whom, Ernest and Albert enlisted in WW1 in 1916. Their letters from the war give an insight into its effects and the attitude of the time.The Briggs Bros. lived in the Kiewa Valley at Tawonga. Their letters give an insight into the war and an understanding of the times. Their parents lived and worked locally further enriching an understanding of the history of the Valley.30 pages of photocopies A4 size, of the Family Tree of the Briggs Family of Tawonga, including letters from two brothers from the trenches in WWI..briggs bros.. ww1. letters. tawonga. briggs family. droving. bright road. bogong high plains.

Peter Johnston was the boyfriend of Iris Dorey, a daughter of the pioneering Dorey family. Iris ran the Quamby Cafe (now Cuckoo Restaurant) and later in life married Ted Woolrich from Woolrich Nursery. Peter was killed on active service during WW1 on May 15th 1918. Alice Dorey was the sister of Iris.Black and white studio photograph of Peter Johnston. Photograph is in postcard format made by R Yeoman 116 Bourke Street Melbourne.Handwritten on back: To Alice with love From Peter 18/3/14peter johnston, ww1, iris dorey, iris woolrich, woolrich nursery, alice dorey

Used in WW1 by German soldiers, primarily pioneer troops and NCOs. Often had their teeth removed due to negative conotations associated with allied propaganda. Many German soldiers were advised not to use the sawback bayonet as they believed that if caught with it they could be summarily executed Know as a saw back bayonet or a butchers knifeDark steel bayonet with substantial 37 cm (15 in) blade. Woodne grips are missing and steel on grop is significantly rusted. Saw back edge with 2 rows of 29 teeth, The quilion bends down toward the hanle Unlike many other bayontes this bayonet does not have a muzzel ring it instead has a long t shaped gove in the handle, Mauser avoided one since these altered the vibration harmonics of the barrel when fired, affecting accuracy. All the bayonets featured quillons that curved back towards the hilt. These were much less effective at catching the opposing blade than the forward-swept quillons used by some other nations. A small number of pioneers and certain non-commissioned officers of the German Army were issued a bayonet with a sawback edge, known as the S or m.S. ("mit Säge", with saw). Many such bayonets had their teeth ground down in response to negative Allied propaganda. There is a heavily rusted, all steel scabbardWAFFENFABRIK MAUSER A.G OBERNDORF a.N5/6 rvr, bayonet, ww1, german, western front

Contents: - The Calling of Mt Riddell (Frank Endacott), - With its wooden walls still shadowed by lilacs (Pam Firth), - Mechanic Institute (Eric and Pam Firth), - Coranderrk Aboriginal Cemetery , - Our Mob: Interesting Healesville connections (Connections to Captain Cook philately and Red Baron of WW1 notoriety), - Plus moreThe first newsletter of the Society was issued July 1984 and has been published continuously ever since on a quarterly basis....mt riddell, mechanic institute, coranderrk

Ardencaple' built after WW1 for Mrs Campbell-Coulson and her daughter Louisa. After their deaths various owners until latest buyer demolished the old home and built a pseudo Roman villa.(see 02464.2)|Also one colour photograph slightly different view 02464.1 10x 15 cmColour photograph of the imposing dwelling Ardencaple at 9 Seaview Parade, Kalimna, Lakes Entrance Victoria.houses, local history

Daily Journal/Diary by Bryan John Meehan of his WW2 Service covering 7 Mar 1943 until 21 July 1943. The diary mainly covers Bryan's journey from Sydney to Darwin via Melbourne and Adelaide. The Journey was with 6th Topo Survey Co. (No2 Section).Paper Daily Diary, Foreward of 2 x pages, Foolscap sized pages, mostly hand numbered 13-35. Pages have been punched for plastic ring binder that is not fitted.Page numbers have been altered from the original typed numbers. Several hand annotations on front Foreward.royal australian survey corps, rasvy, fortuna, army survey regiment, army svy regt, asr

Pfander and Weigold families were internees during WW2 at camp 3. Back row: Isolde Pfander, Wilhelm Weigold, Mr Paul Pfander, Erwin Pfander, Margarete Pfander. Front row: Rosemarie Weigold, Mrs Margarete Weigold, Helmut and Erich Weigold and Mrs Klara Pfander.Black and white photograph of Pfander and Weigold families. Taken Camp 3 13 February 1943. No 200 in front of Isolde Pfander (left of picture). isolde pfander, wilhelm weigold, paul pfander, erwin pfander, margarete pfander, rosemarie weigold, margarete weigold, helmut weigold, erich weigold, klara pfander

The Sturzenhofecker family were German internees at Camp 3 during WW2. Photograph taken 10 March 1945. Back row, left to right (standing): Albrecht, Peter, Dr Alfred, Roland; Front row (sitting): Irene holding baby Armin. Gottfried is leaning on his mother.Black and white photograph of a man standing behind a lady holding a baby, a child leaning against her, two children to her left and one boy to her right. Hut on left and on right behind a tree. Shrubs behind the group. 840albrecht sturzenhofecker, peter sturzenhofecker, dr alfred sturzenhofecker, roland sturzenhofecker, irene sturzenhofecker, armin sturzenhofecker, gottfried sturzenhofecker

1950's era could also be used as a chamber pot. Hoffman's Brick and Tile Company was established in 1862 in Brunswick. They began making pottery in the 1930''s but after WW2 the focus shifted back to bricks and tiles. They were best known for their ranges of Art pottery with Australian motifs. A circular cream coloured ceramic object. It's 14 centimetres high and 27centimetres in diameter at the top. The base is 18 centimetres in diameter extending up 12 centimeters to a 20 centimetre diameter. There is a two centimetre wide and one centimetre deep grove extending out with a one centimetre wide and 2.5 centimetre high rim. There are two half centimetre wide holes opposite each other in the rim for handles, which are missing. v26302 Hoffman Pottery AUSTRALIAchamber pot, commode, hoffman pottery

Watercolour painting of Catalina Flying Boat - Attached to rear of frame is a short history of the Catalina Flying Boat together with the service history of Owen and and his younger brother Roy MORTIMER who both served in the Royal Australian Air Force in the South West Pacific area during WW2 Developed as a naval patrol aircraft, the Consolidated PBY Catalina was a widely exported flying boat during World War II. Over the course of the conflict it served with a number of different nations in a variety of roles. In the Royal Australian Air Force, PBYs and PB2Bs (a variant built by Boeing in Canada) served as multi role bombers and scouts, the type eventually earning great renown among Australian aircrews. The motto of the Catalina squadrons was "The First and Furthest." Gold painted embossed metal frame with cream coloured mount containing watercolour painting of plane on waterCatalina Flying Boat Royal Australian Air Force catalina flying boat, raaf, mortimer, ww2

New Years Eve was celebrated enthusiastically by guest at all accommodation houses in Lakes Entrance prior to WW2. The back row is Molly Beveridge, above the 'groom', Bob Baade behind the 'reverend' (in hat), 2nd back row - 3rd from the left - Mr Beveridge (father of Molly and Nellie)Black and white photograph of guests at Kiora House, taking part in a mock wedding on New Years Eve 1937. Lakes Entrance Victoriaguesthouses, tourism, recreation, people

Thirty paged manuscript re the ''History of old Inglewood'' (No actual title or stated author. The 'Preface' (last page) states that in 1961 the town would celebrate its centenary and, also, that it lost its official identity (amalgamation with the Shire of Korong). Comprises:Introduction; Aboriginal life and early history of interaction with settlers; Major Mitchell exploration in area (''Yarrayne'' as name given for the Loddon; Mt Korong - aboriginal ''Barrabungale''); Pioneers on the Loddon - land tenure (Order of Council 1847), ref to Simson (Donald Campbell; Hector Norman); Charlotte Plains (run); John Catto (of Loddon) and John Catto (of Berlin); William Allen; Alexander Moffat Allen; Mr Sellars; 1852 gold rush to Mt Korong (surface); 1859 discovery of gold at Inglewood ( A J Thompson, T Thompson, T Harvey); detail of gold mining in Inglewood; Borough of Inglewood (1863); growth of the town - hotels, banks, newspapers; 1863 fire in township; fire brigade at Inglewood; selection of land; the ''Land Convention''; the ''Duffy Act''; land selection; 'modern' developments in Inglewood(rail, gas); Jack Donaldson - runner 100 yds sprint title; armed services involvement of Inglewood (WW1 & WW2); government departments.inglewood, history, early history, lodden, mt korong, donald campbell, hector norman, inglewood fire brigade, duffy act, jack donaldson, alexander moffat, john catto, major mitchell, ww1, ww2. aboriginal life, order of council 1947.

Sandy was the only horse repatriated back to Australia from WW1. Australia sent 136,000 horses to the front. It was estimated that 8 million horses in total were killed. Sandy belonged to Major General Sir William Bridges who was fatally shot at Gallipoli. His dying wish was for his horse to be returned home.Only Dead Soldier to be returned to Australia from WW1. Only horse to be returned to Australia.Newspaper Articlesandy horse ww1 william bridges

Jack Smethurst enlisted in the AIF on 2.7.40 in the 2/1st Australian Survey Regiment. The 2/1st Australian Survey Regiment was a Royal Australian Artillery Regiment. On discharge from the AIF 13.5.46 his rank was Staff Sergeant. (Artillery Surveyor) Refer 549.4, 550.2, an older brother who died in WW1. 558.6.Medals, court mounted, set of (4) re J Smethurst. 1. 1939-1945 Star 2. Defence Medal 3. War Medal 1939-1945 4. Australian Service Medal"VX28896 J Smethurst"numismatics-medals-military, metalcraft, royal australian artillery

Mr John Morey, was a pioneer settler in Cheltenham where he developed a market garden on his property in Weatherall Rd. Dick Morey, John's son died in WW1. John Morey jnr., another son, inherited the property and eventually moved to Bay Rd Sandringham, Descendants of John Morey lived in the area John Morey was an early settler in Cheltenham and established a market garden in Weatherall Road Cheltenham.Faded Black & White of John Morey with 2 children outside his home in Weatherall Rd. Cheltenham c1900Hand written information / Hayward ........morey, john, weatherall road cheltenham, sandringham, world war 1 1914-1918, city of moorabbin, county of bourke, moorabbin roads board, parish of moorabbin, shire of moorabbin, henry dendy's special survey 1841, were j.b., bent thomas, o'shannassy john, king richard, charman stephen, highett william, ormond francis, maynard dennis, cheltenham state school no.84, methodist school cheltenham, beaumaris west state school, meeres frederick, meeres walter, early settlers, cancel

The Bendigo District Football Association was superseded in 1913 by the Bendigo Football League. When competition resumed in 1919 after WW1 the League was composed of Eaglehawk, South Bendigo, Sandhurst and Bendigo East. In 1924 Echuca was included and Bendigo East was eliminated. Bendigo East moved to Golden City Football League, and folded in the 1930s.Black and white photograph of Bendigo East Football Club premiers 1919. Team dressed in Football uniform, officials in shirts, waistcoats, brick building in background with double wooden doors. Handwritten in ink on back ' Mr. R. Grylls/ Mr. W. Geisler, Bendigo East 2nd. Rate football club.'Handwritten in ink on back ' Mr. R. Grylls/ Mr. W. Geisler, Bendigo East 2nd. Rate football club.'organization, club/society, bendigo east football club

The Bendigo District Football Association was superseded in 1913 by the Bendigo Football League. When competition resumed in 1919 after WW1 the League was composed of Eaglehawk, South Bendigo, Sandhurst and Bendigo East. In 1924 Echuca was included and Bendigo East was eliminated. Bendigo East moved to Golden City Football League and folded in the 1930s. Black and white photo stuck onto grey board, red back: Bendigo East Football Club 1930. Four rows of men dressed in football jumpers, trainers standing on sides. Middle front row player is holding a football with white writing ' B.E.F.C. 1930' printed on surface. Jim Purdy in right hand back corner.bendigo, sporting clubs, bendigo east football club

Glasses given by the 2/8th ARM RGT ASSN. The 2/8th Armoured Regiment was an armoured regiment of the Australian Army. It was raised for service during WW2, being formed in July 1941. it deployed to New Guinea in 1943 but did not see any action before being disbanded in February 1944.Two clear wine glasses with stems. Engraved writing and picture of a tank.2/8th Arm Rgt Assn.souvenirs, glasses, 2/8 arm rgt assn

Typical MkIII oil bottle for the .303 calibre Lee-Enfield rifle. This one was made at Orange in New South Wales sometime during WW2 (from 1942) because the main ordnance factory at Lithgow was unable to keep up with requirements. Orange was a 'Feeder Factory' and was one of several operating in the area. Brass cylindrical receptacle. Brass stopper and spoon applicator with leather washer..OA (Orange, Australia)oil bottle, lee enfield

Wilhelm Stoll and family were internees in Camp 3 during WW2. In the picture are: Wilhelm Stoll, Katharina Stoll, Ruth Stoll, Wilhelm Stoll, Theodor Stoll, Gerhard Stoll, Siegfried Stoll, Arthur Cluss, Clara Cluss, Walter Cluss and Vera Cluss. Foam backed photograph in file.Black and white photograph of a group of men, women and children, some sitting, some standing. Trees in background, shrubs directly behind the group and a hut to the right.826 sign in front of the groupwilhelm stoll, stoll family, camp 3 ww2, cluss family, katharina stoll, ruth stoll, theodor stoll, gerhard stoll, siegfried stoll, arthur cluss, clara cluss, walter cluss, vera cluss

This item was used as a duffel bag to carry equipment (ie. blankets, clothes, food) by the service man, Allan Eversfield Howlett. Howlett was born in Snake Valley on 11 March 1921 and was enlisted during WW2 into the second Australian Imperial Force, enlisting in Caulfield. His next of kin was James Howlett.Canvas bag, cylindrical in shape with closed round base and open, drawstring top enclosed in a hemmed top. Black stitching encircling top hem and round base. Name and service number inscribed on side and reverse of bag in ink.Side panel: “HOWLETT.A.E./VX28214” On reverse: “VX28214”bag, barracks bag, gear bag, kit bag, canvas bag, equipment bag, duffle bag

The life buoy from the Largs Bay located above the bar helps dating the photograph to post 1957: Largs Bay was launched in 1921, as a mixed passenger/cargo ship. During WW2 she took part in a large number of convoys.nIt was scrapped in 1957 so had a service life of 36 years. Her sister ships were Jervis Bay, Moreton Bay, Esperance Bay and Hobsons Bay. She carried many passengers to Australia to start new lives after WW2. In the bar we can notice advertising helping dating: Peters ice cream Choc Wedge (launched in 1949) at 6d, Cottee's flavoured drinks (Passiona, Lime Coola, Orange, Lemon) In the 1950s, the ladies from the LHLG were still active and dancing with seamen was part of their activities.BW photograph depicting couples dancing in the Flying Angel Club of the Flinders Street Mission.lhlg, dance, seamen, flinders street, cottees, lime coola, passiona, orange, lemon, choc wedge, life buoy, largs bay, ice cream, peters

This sanctuary is at Holy Trinity Anglican Church at Murtoa. The alter cloth was made by Clara Emma Yung, the grandmother of Edith Alice Watson. There are two windows in the church dedicated to Clara and her husband George Edgar Godlip Yung. They donated two candlesticks in memory of their son George Alfred Yung who died at Ypres in WW1.The altar cloth was crocheted by C E Yung and the candlesticks donated in memory of her and her husband George Edgar Yung.Black and white photoVerso: Murtoa Sanctuarymurtoa, holy trinity church murtoa, clara emma yung

Silver Trophy, awarded to ‘A.W. Dakin, K.H.S., 440 Yards Race, 1902’. Arthur Dakin, a resident of Kew was a student at Kew High School and Trinity Grammar School. He served as an engineer on troopships in WW1. In 1918 he was part of the Ross Sea Rescue Expedition under the command of Captain John King Davis.The trophy is an important piece of realia as it was won by A.W. Dakin while a pupil of Kew High School. Arthur Dakin is best remembered as a member of the Ross Sea Rescue Mission. Other items relating to Dakin are held by the Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery and exhibited in a permanent exhibition - 'Islands to Ice'.Small silver-plated stem cup won by Arthur Dakin in 1902 while a student at the private Kew High School (1872-1908). The small cup stands on a circular base surmounted by a stem, leading to a petal-like base to the upper cup. Above this, the inscription is surrounded by a laurel wreath.A.W. Dakin : K.H.S. : 440 Yards Race : 1902arthur dakin, trophy, foot running, sport, ross sea shore party, ross sea shore rescue expedition, antarctica, shackleton antarctic expedition

Victory Medal authorised 1919 to Commemorate Victory of Allied Forces over central powers in WW1. British War Medal authorised 1919 by King George to Army, Navy and Mercantile Marine. Items in the collection re "John Arthur Remington Alexander" No. 2237, AFC, AIF. Refer Cat No 7820 for his service details.Set of medals in split plastic pockets. 1. Victory Medal - Brass coloured medal with the Goddess Victoria on one side and inscription on the other. Round clasp on top with multi coloured ribbon attached. 2. British War Medal 1914-20. One side picture of man on a horse with 1914-1918 written on sides. Silver in colour with ribbon clasp on top. Ribbon colours are light blue, dark blue, white and orange. Other side picture of King George.1. Inscribed "The Great War for Civilisation 1914-1918".victory medal, british war medal, ww1, john arthur remington alexander

Robert H. Baron featured on the left, soldier on the right is unknown. Part of the "Robert H. Baron" No. 3596 and Cooper Collections. See catalogue No. 1981P for details of R.H. Baron's service.Framed black and white photographs of two WW1 soldiers in uniform. Brown wooden frame. Photographs are set side by side in cloth covered card mat. Flags of Allied countries embroidered on mat above photographs. Australia's Red Ensign featured in the middle of the array of flags. "FOR UNITED PEACE" embroidered on a banner below flags. Red Ensign set in a white embroidered circle. Glass front. Wire attached to back for hanging on a wall.robert h. baron, cooper collections, photograph, ww1 flags