A newspaper article about a protest by War Widows published 3 July 1947. An article showing more than 1500 people met to demand higher compensation for the loss of their husbands who had died for their country. Mrs J M Vasey received an ovation for her address to the meeting. She was the wife of Major-General Vasey, during the second world war she became secretary of the AIF Women's Association, a body which sought to help soldiers' wives. Her work with this body drew her attention to the plight of war widows. After Major-General George Alan Vasey died in an aircraft accident on 5 March 1945 she became a widow herself. At the end of the war Mrs Vasey founded the War Widows Guild. This reproduction on display board may have been for an exhibition of Guild memorabilia at some time. The Victorian War Widows Guild closed in 2021. Some items, including this board, were donated to the Legacy archive for preservation. It was possible for a widow to be members of both Legacy and the War Widows Guild. Both organisations helped war widows in various ways.A record of the work done by Jessie Vasey and the War Widows Guild.Newspaper article 'Widows of War Protest - City Rally' reproduced on a display board for signage of an exhibit.war widows guild, jessie vasey, wwg

Sculptures created from stumps of trees planted around Greensborough War Memorial park. This collection is by an unknown photographer.Memorial to past armed services people from Greensborough District.Set of 8 photographs of chainsaw sculptures in Greensborough War Memorial Park.greensborough war memorial park, sculptures, ester street, leigh conkie, chainsaw sculptures, war memorials

Local Newspaper Dated 12/7/1943 reporting on World War 2 Events - Special- My War Part 35Local Newspaper dated 12/7/1943 report on Events of World War 2 - Special - My War Part 35 (2 off)Local Newspaper Dated 12/7/1943 - Special- My War Part 35 - (2 off) Allies Hold Sicilian Beaches - Japanese Sink Hospital Shiplocal newspaper dated 12/7/1943, world war 2, allies hold sicilian beaches

WW1 HistoryA Shorter History of the Australian Fighting Services in the First World War. Canberra Australian War Memorial 1952. (Third Edition).

Local Newspaper Reporting on World War 2 Dated 19/5/1943 - Special _ MY War Part 41 - Cassino Falls - True Grit Aussie Heroes In Sattelberg Raidl Local Newspaper Dated 19/5/1943 - Special - My War Part 2 Local Newspaper Dated 19/5/`943 - Special - Reporting on World War 2 Events Cassino Falls - True Grit Aussie Heroes In Sattelberg Raidworld war 2, local newspper dated 19/5/1943, cassino falls

This volume narrates the part played by the Australian Corps in the barring of the German advance upon Amiens in 1918. It also endeavours to explain the change of outlook which enhanced the spirit and performance of Australian soldiers throughout the last year of the war. The main subject necessarily involves a more than incidental reference to the performance of the British Army in the greatest battle ever waged.During the main German offensive 1918Official History of Australia in the War of 1914-18 - Volume V - The AIF in France 1918 Hardcover cardboard, Illustrations, Maps, Chronologymessines, ludenorff strike, australian corp, amiens, dernancourt, battle of lys, villers bretonneux, hangard wood, somme, st. quentin, fonquebillers, lancashire fusiliers, 53rd battalion, 35th battalion, sir henry wilson, arras, battle of hazebrouck, kemmel ridge

Most probabaly purchased by Harry Holmes.World War One official war postcard showing a number of troops pushing an ambulance through the battlefield mud on the Western Front.world war one, harry holmes, soldiers, ambulance, mud, western front

This book is from the ‘Pattison Collection’, a collection of books and records that was originally owned by the Warrnambool Mechanics’ Institute, which was founded in Warrnambool in 1853. By 1886 the Warrnambool Mechanics’ Institute (WMI) had grown to have a Library, Museum and Fine Arts Gallery, with a collection of “… choice productions of art, and valuable specimens in almost every branch and many wonderful national curiosities are now to be seen there, including historic relics of the town and district.” It later included a School of Design. Although it was very well patronised, the lack of financial support led the WMI in 1911 to ask the City Council to take it over. In 1935 Ralph Pattison was appointed as City Librarian to establish and organise the Warrnambool Library as it was then called. When the WMI building was pulled down in 1963 a new civic building was erected on the site and the new Warrnambool Library, on behalf of the City Council, took over all the holdings of the WMI. At this time some of the items were separated and identified as the ‘Pattison Collection’, named after Ralph Pattison. Eventually the components of the WMI were distributed from the Warrnambool Library to various places, including the Art Gallery, Historical Society and Flagstaff Hill. Later some were even distributed to other regional branches of Corangamite Regional Library and passed to and fro. It is difficult now to trace just where all of the items have ended up. The books at Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village generally display stamps and markings from Pattison as well as a variety of other institutions including the Mechanics’ Institute itself. RALPH ERIC PATTISON Ralph Eric Pattison was born in Rockhampton, Queensland, in 1891. He married Maude Swan from Warrnambool in 1920 and they set up home in Warrnambool. In 1935 Pattison accepted a position as City Librarian for the Warrnambool City Council. His huge challenge was to make a functional library within two rooms of the Mechanics’ Institute. He tirelessly cleaned, cleared and sorted a disarrayed collection of old books, jars of preserved specimens and other items reserved for exhibition in the city’s museum. He developed and updated the library with a wide variety of books for all tastes, including reference books for students; a difficult task to fulfil during the years following the Depression. He converted all of the lower area of the building into a library, reference room and reading room for members and the public. The books were sorted and stored using a cataloguing and card index system that he had developed himself. He also prepared the upper floor of the building and established the Art Gallery and later the Museum, a place to exhibit the many old relics that had been stored for years for this purpose. One of the treasures he found was a beautiful ancient clock, which he repaired, restored and enjoyed using in his office during the years of his service there. Ralph Pattison was described as “a meticulous gentleman whose punctuality, floorless courtesy and distinctive neat dress were hallmarks of his character, and ‘his’ clock controlled his daily routine, and his opening and closing of the library’s large heavy doors to the minute.” Pattison took leave during 1942 to 1945 to serve in the Royal Australian Navy, Volunteer Reserve as Lieutenant. A few years later he converted one of the Museum’s rooms into a Children’s Library, stocking it with suitable books for the younger generation. This was an instant success. In the 1950’s he had the honour of being appointed to the Victorian Library Board and received more inspiration from the monthly conferences in Melbourne. He was sadly retired in 1959 after over 23 years of service, due to the fact that he had gone over the working age of council officers. However he continued to take a very keen interest in the continual development of the Library until his death in 1969. The Pattison Collection, along with other items at Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village, was originally part of the Warrnambool Mechanics' Institute’s collection. The Warrnambool Mechanics’ Institute Collection is primarily significant in its totality, rather than for the individual objects it contains. Its contents are highly representative of the development of Mechanics' Institute libraries across Australia, particularly Victoria. A diversity of publications and themes has been amassed, and these provide clues to our understanding of the nature of and changes in the reading habits of Victorians from the 1850s to the middle of the 20th century. The collection also highlights the Warrnambool community’s commitment to the Mechanics’ Institute, reading, literacy and learning in the regions, and proves that access to knowledge was not impeded by distance. These items help to provide a more complete picture of our community’s ideals and aspirations. The Warrnambool Mechanics Institute book collection has historical and social significance for its strong association with the Mechanics Institute movement and the important role it played in the intellectual, cultural and social development of people throughout the latter part of the nineteenth century and the early twentieth century. The collection of books is a rare example of an early lending library and its significance is enhanced by the survival of an original collection of many volumes. The Warrnambool Mechanics' Institute’s publication collection is of both local and state significance. Australia in the War of 1939-1945 Air War Against Germany and Italy This volume describes the part played by increasing numbers of Australians in the first four years of the air war in Europe and the Middle East. Author: John Herington Publisher: Australian War Memorial Date: 1954Label on spine cover with typed text PAT 994.04 AUS Pastedown front endpaper has sticker from Warrnambool Mechanics Institute and Free Library covered by a sticker from Corangamite Regional Library Service warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, shipwrecked-artefact, book, pattison collection, warrnambool library, warrnambool mechanics’ institute, ralph eric pattison, corangamite regional library service, warrnambool city librarian, mechanics’ institute library, victorian library board, warrnambool books and records, warrnambool children’s library, great ocean road, australia in the war of 1939-1945 air war against germany and italy, australia in the war of 1939-1945, australian war memorial, john herington

World War 1 military award for Australian PersonnelHighly SignificantRound bronze coloured medal with a multi coloured ribbon attached (Purple, dark blue, light blue, green, yellow and orange)Front:- Picture of an Angel Rear:- The Great War for Civilization 1914 -1919military awards

A set of thirteen 20 cent coins issued in 2015 to commemorate 100 years of Anzac and the First World War. Based on photos chosen from the Australian War Memorial archive, the ANZAC Official Coin Collection includes fourteen coins that have been designed and produced by the Royal Australian Mint to mark significant aspects that occurred in the First World War. Our set contains 13 coins - missing the Australian Flying Corps. There is also a folder to store the set in. The First World War themes featured in this collection include the war years, mateship, Light Horsemen, the home front, the Royal Australian Navy, Remembrance Day, Nurses, wartime animals, The Last Post, War Correspondents, Australian Flying Corps, Australian Imperial Force, the Unknown Soldier, and the Gallipoli Landing. Project was issed by the Royal Mint and supported by the Australian War Memorial, Newscorp, Westpac and Legacy. The set, including coins was used as a prize in the JPESA speaking contest that Melbourne Legacy ran for many years until 2022.A type of prize given at a Legacy speaking competition that commemorates World War 1.Thirteen uncirculated 20 cent coins in cardboard mount, each commemorating an aspect of World War 1. coins, world war one

Time-Life Books insert of typical Man-of-War style boats/shipsColoured print of a typical Man-of-War by Time-Life Books- un-named boatRefer Notes section for detailstypical man-of-war drawing

Local newspaper dated 18/1/1945 _Special - My War Part 49 Local newspaper dated 18/1/1945 _Special - My War Part 49 Local newspaper dated 18/1/1945 _Special - My War Part 49 Warsaw Captured - Kamikaze Killers Allies Pay a Heavy Price For Luzonwarsaw captured - kamikaze killers allies pay a heavy price for luzon

Local Newspaper Dated 20/2/945 - Special - My War Part 51 Local Newspaper dated 20/2/1945 reporting on World War 2 eventsLocal Newspaper Dated 20/2/945 - Special - My War Part 51 Marines Invade Iwo Jima - The Long Marchmarines invade iwo jima - the long march, world war 2, newspaer

Local Newspaper Dated 3/5/1945 - Special - My War Part 52 Local Newspaper dated 3/5/1945 - Special - My War Part 2 reporting on World War 2 EventsLocal Newspaper Dated 3/5/1945 - Special - My War Part 52 Delay Will Not Be Long - Butchers Of Belsen - Tarakan: Costly for Diggersdelay will not be long - butchers of belsen - tarakan: costly for diggers, world war 2, newspaper

The Sun Newspaper dated 8/8/1945 - Special - My War Part 54 The Sun Newspaper dated 8/8/1945 - Special - My War Part 54 Bomb Devastates Jap City - Borneo: The Final AssaultThe Sun Newspaper dated 8/8/1945 - Special - My War Part 54 Bomb Devastates Jap City - Borneo: The Final Assaultbomb devastates jap city - borneo: the final assault, world war 2, newspaper

Book is a register of the names of those who fell in the 1939-1945 War and are buried in cemeteries in Belgium.Grey coloured paper book with black type on cover.1939-1945 The War Dead of the British Commonwealth and Empire Heverlee War Cemetery Heverlee Churchyard Top right hand corner handwritten Mavis E Emery 1958ww2, register of deaths

Certificate of Vietnam War Service in plastic frame with perspex frontVietnam War Service / Private / Maxwell James WHITEHEAD / Service No: 3411672 / Service: Army / Service Bewteen 23/09/1966 and 22/08/1967 /Total Days: 334 /Unit: 1st Field Squadron / Australian Coat of Arms bottom left hand corner Australian Government/ Department of Veterans Affairs/ on centre left sign Rising Sun Emblem plastic, certificate, 1st field squadron, war service certicate

Local Newspaper dated 16/2/1942 - My War Part 22 - reporting on events of World War 2Local Newspaper dated 16/2/1942 - My War Part 22 - reporting on events of World War 2Local Newspaper reporting on World War 2 Events Dated 16/2/1942 - Special - My Part 22 - Singapore Surrender Claim - The Fall Of Singapore- singapore surrender claim - the fall of singapore, world war 2, local newspaper

Local Newspaper dated 5/6/1943 reporting n World War 2 EventsLocal Newspaper dated 5/6/1943 reporting n World War 2 Events Local Newspaper Dated 5/6/1944 reporting on World War 2 Events Allies Drive Through Rome - The Heroes of Shaggy Ridgeworld war 2, allies drive through rome - the heroes of shaggy ridge

Newspaper article post war about production during the war years at Fortuna. A photograph of FortunaNewspaper article cut out from a Bendigo Newspaper, yellowed paper Two articles, 1. A Bendigo War Establishment 2. Carto Men do great war job at Fortuna Mansion No credits to authors, No date of publication or page number, No identification of Newspaper. Believed to be from the Bendigo Advertiser c. 1945army survey regiment, army svy regt, fortuna, royal australian survey corps, rasvy, asr

Local Newspaper dated 20/1/1943 reporting On World War 2 Events - Special - My War Part 34Local Newspaper dated 20/1/1943 Reporting On Events of World War 2 - Special _ My War Part 34Local Newspaper reporting On World War 2 Events Dated 20/1/1943 - Special - My Wat Part33Australians Take Sanananda - Siege Raised Leningradaustralians take sanananda - siege raised leningrad, world war 2 events, local newspaper dated 20/1/1843

Australia in the War of 1939-1945 Series 2 NAVY Volume 2Official Historic Record Series Australia in the War of 1939-1945 - Royal Australian Navy 1942-1945 Maps, Photographs, Illustrationswwii, navy, coral sea, guadalcanal, south west pacific, krait, strategy for victory, submarine swansong, wrans, tarakan, soloman islands, new guinea, largest amphibious attack - balikpapan, mindsweepers, coast watchers, hmas hobart, hmas vampire, hmas nestor, hmas canberra, hmas ballarat, hmas bendigo, hmas shropshire, hmas gasgoyne, hmas nizam, hmas arunta

This Boer War book was written by Robin Droogleever. It is a comprehensive history of the 3rd and 4th Victorian Bushmen Contingents and gives biographical details on everyone who served in these units. Many of the men in these units came from Warrnambool and the surrounding districts and many had been members of the Mounted Rifles or the Western Artillery units before enlisting to serve in the Boer War. One of these was Major Joseph Dallimore from Lake Gillear and his diaries are used extensively in this book as a primary historical source of the events of the war.This is an important reference book detailing the history of the 3rd and 4th Victorian Bushmen Contingents in the Boer War. This book contains many references to the servicemen in the Boer War who were in those units and who came from Warrnambool and district This is a hard covered book of 706 pages. The cover is blue with gold printing on the spine. The dust cover has an off white background with a photograph of some Boer War soldiers on the front and spine and colour photographs of medals, a shoulder badge and a war memorial on the back cover.The text is in two sections with eight parts in the first section and nine parts in the second section. The book contains many black and white photographs, maps and sketches and brief biographical notes on the soldiers who served in the military units described in the book. To Elizabeth O Callaghan, my best wishes, Rob Droogleever 17/10/09boer war, warrnambool

This photo was taken in 1923 at the unveiling of the 1914 - 1918 War Memorial at Miners Rest,on the corner of Howe and Albert Streets and shows the large crowd in attendance.Memorial commemoration of W.W.11. Sepia photo of the crowd at the unveiling of the 1914-1918 War Memorial at Miners Rest. noneminers rest, 1914 1918 war memorial,

Shows picture of the entrance to the German War Cemetery, Tatura. Sepia photograph showing entrance of German War Cemetery. Photograph stuck onto piece of white cardboard. tatura victoria, german war cemetery tatura, war graves commission

Ted Baillieu speaking on researching World War 1 veterans. The Hon Hugh Delahunty MP, Minister of Veterans Affairs opened the seminar and Chair of Victorian ANZAC Centenary Committee, The Hon Ted Baillieu MLA, updated attendees on plans. His theme was "Connections" prompting the need for people of the day, through family research, local people, churches and honour boards etc., to make 'Connections' to the World War 1 event of 100 years ago.Two Cd-Roms in plactic envelopes Disc a: 49 min. Disc b: 17 min.Ted Baillieu speaking on researching World War 1 veteransworld war i, ted baillieu