Photographs and medals of brothers Leslie and James HANDLEY both killed in action in FRANCE 2458 Leslie Lionel HANDLEY was born at Benalla and enlisted at Wangaratta on 28/5/1915 aged 18 years. He served with the 14th Battalion and was killed in the field on 7/8/1916. He is buried at Pozieres in an unknown grave. 2813 James Albert HANDLEY was born at Williamstown and enlisted at Wangaratta/Melbourne on 3/10/1916 aged 29 years. He served with the 38th Battalion and was killed in the field on 18/7/1918. He is buried at Villiers-Brettoneux. Parents James and Elizabeth resided in various locations including Wangaratta and Laceby West.Timber frame with rising sun badge, two coloured patches, two photographs of soldiers and 5 medals2458 Pte Leslie L HANDLEY 14th Battalion KILLED IN ACTION POZIERES 7th August 1916 2813 Pte James A. HANDLEY 38th Battalion KILLED IN ACTION THE SOMME 18th July 1918killed in action, ww1, leslie lionel handley, james albert handley, 14th battalion, 38th battalion

Samuel Marshall No 11/1925, 2nd Battalion Otago Regt New Zealand Expeditionary Force, KIA 15.9.1916. Buried Bulls Road Cemetery Flyers.111.F.20. Son of Mr & Mrs A.G.Marshall of 168 Bridge Street Bendigo Vic.Commemorative Bronze plaque for Samuel Marshall (Killed In Action) WW1 Centre of Plaque is Brittania with Lion & Seals Rectangular section for Individuals Name.He died for Freedom and Honour " Samuel Marshall"commemorative military, plaques

Two legatees with James Tierney and his Corps of Commissionaires service medal. The notes on the back infer that Legatees were involved in the commemoration of James Tierney's life by arranging his burial at sea. An article in The Age 6 Jan 1953 mentions that Jim Tierney was the first paid instructor employed by Legacy for physical training classes in 1927. He also became one of the two Commissionaires at the Shrine of Remembrance for 12 years up to 1953. The service medal he is receiving in the photo comes from the Corps of Commissionaires Association (Australia), which has information at http://www.thecorps.com.au. A summary: "The Corps of Commissionaires was founded in London 1859 by Sir Edward Walter KCB. The original aim was to provide to employment and welfare support for veterans of the Crimean War. The Corps of Commissionaires was established in Australia in New South Wales in 1939 and became based in Victoria in 1946. There are Corps members in all states in Australia from all three Australian military services. Our members range from World War 2 veterans through all conflicts to Timor and Peacekeepers. The Corps is currently an ex-service, welfare and philanthropic organisation that is located at the Veterans Centre in the Heidelberg Repatriation Hospital, Victoria." The details of the three legatees mentioned are: Legatee Samuel J. Benson (Lieut.Commander) – born 12.7.1909, inducted 17 October, 1950, died 26.7.95. Served in WWII with the RAN for 6 years. He was a Junior Legatee before the war, and Legacy found him a job in the office of an Adelaide Shipping Company. After the war he became a Master Mariner, Sea Pilot. He was proposed as a Legatee by Stan Savige. Legatee Donald J. Simonson (Captain) – born 21.5.1920, inducted 27 July 1953, died 11.7.2010. Served in WWII in 39th Battn., Decorated with M.C. Worked as an Importer and Manufacturers Agent after the war. President of Melbourne Legacy 1970. Legatee Adrian Beattie (Captain) – born 21.3.1920, inducted 10.10.1950, died 8.8.1989. Served as a Signal Officer in 24th Btn. After the war worked as a Physiotherapist.A record of a type of work done by Legatees.Black and white photo of two Legatees and Jim Tierney.Front of photo has a typed label saying: "Jim Tierney receiving Commissionaire's Service Medal". The back "James Edward TIERNEY at Royal Park receiving Service Medal, Corps of Commissionaire. Buried at Sea (1963): by Legatees Sam Benson, Donald Simonson, Adrian Beattie, and families in Port Philip Bay by kind favour Port Philip Pilot Service" in blue ink.legatee event, jim tierney, boys classes

Copy of Commonwealth War Graves Commission information regarding the burial place of Private James William Poulter (died 1918, buried at Prospect Hill Cemetery; Gouy; Aisne; France) and copy of a letter from his mother giving details of her knowledge of the burial.Information about the Poulter family, Greensborough pioneers.2 pages. Copy of Commonwealth War Graves Commission information regarding the burial place of Private James William Poulter and copy of a letter from his mother.james william poulter, poulter, greensborough, war graves

The Flying Dogtor and the bush children followed the clues on a mysterious map leading to a bushranger's buried treasure. Crafty Carson Carpetbag and Old Man Redback stole the map and separately worked out its message. Then they set out to find the treasure ahead of The Flying Dogtor.The Flying Dogtor" series was broadcast on Australian Television Network (later becoming the Seven Network) between February and April 1964 (see item D254 for schedule).Typewritten, carbon copy, foolscap, 2 pagesPage 1: handwritten pencil addition, left hand sidethe flying dogtor, robin boyd, crawford productions, manuscript

Group Portrait of “Citizens of Reefs” 1864. Listed William Tasker. George Bury. John Gutierrez. William Scallan. Martin Doyle. William Layzell. James Byrne. James Gordon. George Blackburn. Patrick Scallan. David Scallan. Henry Kieley. Joseph Broughton.stawell

Display was constructed by the Rutherglen Historical Society for the 100th anniversary of ANZAC Day. Each poppy represents one soldier. Those who returned and are buried at the local cemetery are shown at the top. The remainder represent those from the district who died overseas during the War.Wire mesh panel with an arrangement of knitted and crocheted poppies, each with a name attached, to commemorate World War 1 soldiers from the Rutherglen district.At top of display: "ANZACs at Rest in Carlyle Cemetery" Below the third row of poppies: "They didn't Come Home"world war !, world war i, anzac, memorials, poppies

Entrenching tools were part of every soldier's equipment. They were used to dig shallow trenches which protected the soldier when under enemy bombardment from artillery or mortar fire. They could also be used to bury rubbish or human waste, and to fill sandbags.Folding spade for digging a trench. Folding spade with a short shaft and triangular handle that unfolds from the blade and is locked when opened with a screw.entrenching, tool, spade, folding

GINNY WAUGH [NEE ROBBINS] WAS THE FIRST WHITE CHILD BORN IN CLUNES. SHE AND HER HUSBAND, SAMUEL, ARE BURIED IN THE CLUNES CEMETERY. HER FATHER WAS HARRY ROBBINS WHO WAS THE FIRST MAN TO TAKE A LOAD OF GOLD QUARTZ FROM CLUNES TO BALLARAT BY BULLOCK WAGON.PHOTOGRAPH OF SAMUEL AND GINNY WAUGH. IT IS MOUNTED ON MASONITE.local history, photography, photographs, early citizens

This handmade blouse with its matching belt was donated along with a note that says, "This jacket was owned by Marion Leishman who married Captain Eadie. They lived in Warrnambool and are buried at Tower Hill Cemetery." The spelling on the headstone is "Edie" rather than "Eadie". Marion Leishman Edie was born in 1835 and died on August 7, 1914. She married Captain Richard Wilson C Edie in 1865. Capt. Edie drowned at sea on 16th June 1883 aged 49 years. Marion Leishman Edie died on 7th August 1914 aged 79 years. Her sister Alison Keishman Sprod, died in 1863, aged 25 years, and is also buried in the same grave at Tower Hill. The fine satin blouse and matching belt is an example of clothing worn by women in the mid-to-late 19th century. It demonstrates the beautiful and talented skills applied to handmade garments. The decoration indicates that the blouse or jacket was worn for a special occasion.Blouse of black satin, decorated with lace and sequins. Long sleeves are puffed at the shoulder fitted at the lower arm and cuff. The belt has sequins and tassels. Black lace is added around the neck and bodice, fastened at the front with hook and eye.flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, costume, blouse, belt, female adult, clothing, fashion, satin, lace, wonem's clothing, marion leishman, captain eadie, tower hill cemetery, marion eadie, jacket, black satin jacket, sequins, marion edie, richard wilson c edie, drowned at sea, marion leishman edie, handmade, black jacket, sequined satin jacket

Knitting socks for soldiers in the trenches in France was a common women's activity during WW1. Often white wool was knitted up and Condy's crystals were used to dye the socks a khaki colour. Jane Cook married William Slessar (land agent / farmer) in 1887. They had a family comprised of at least: Arthur, Frederick Alan, Gladys Isabella, William Cook, William Kenneth, Robert Harold. They lived at 17 Albert Crescent, Surrey Hills. William died in 1921; Jane in 1952 aged 90. They are buried in Box Hill Cemetery B-0086. Their son Arthur is buried with them. Their son William Cook Slessar was Killed in Action on 24 June 1916 in Belgium.Black and white photo of 2 women standing in a garden knitting. One is identified as Mrs Jane Slessor; the other is a younger woman. Between them is a cane table and a small palm. In the background is the side of the adjacent property - a timber Victorian home.knitting, red cross, world war, 1914-1918, albert crescent, box hill cemetery, jane slessar

Presentation on the work of the War Graves Working Group of the RSL and private historians investigating the possibilitiy of ex-servicemen who died while resident at the Mont Park Military Mental Asylum, closed in the late 1920s, being buried in the grounds currently occupied by La Trobe University27 p. black & white and col. photographs, tables. Powerpoint presentation.cemeteries, world war 1, mont park hospital, latrobe university

Grave of Beatrice A Chapple (died 1922) in Plot# G15 Greensborough Cemetery. Photograph taken by Noel Withers 2009. [Caption by Bruce McDowell: Beatrice Alice Chapple was the daughter of William McDowell & Susan McDowell (nee Poulter) - who are both also buried at Greensborough Cemetery]Greensborough Cemetery was created when land was given for the cemetery by Mr William Poulter, a local settler, about 1864. The cemetery holds the graves of many of the early settlers in the district. The cemetery holds approximately 250 grave sites with 350 people buried there. Digital copy of colour photograph of grave/headstone.beatrice chapple, greensborough cemetery

The Deep Lead Cemetery. The grave under the Cypress trees is that of John McClure B.A. who died in 1859 at the age of 46 years. He was the first clerk of petty sessions at Pleasant Creek and was one of the first buried at the deep lead cemetery which at the time was reserved but not fenced.Colour Photograph of a grave under cypress trees in bushlandGrave of John McClure at Deep Lead Cemetery

The Deep Lead Cemetery. The grave under the Cypress trees is that of John McClure B.A. who died in 1859 at the age of 46 years. He was the first clerk of petty sessions at Pleasant Creek and was one of the first buried at the deep lead cemetery which at the time was reserved but not fenced.Colour Photograph of a four grave sites

Elizabeth married William Daley. They obtained land on High Street Melton. Their house and bootmaker shop was situated on this block of land. They had two daughters Ann and Elizabeth. Elizabeth had a haberdashery shop and died in 1949. Her sister died in 1933. They are buried at the Melton CemeteryPhotos of Daley in front of his shop and portrait photolocal identities

xvi, 202 pages : illustrations (some colour), portraits (some colour), colour maps; includes Appendices lists of leadership and Life Governors 1895 to 2016 non-fictionIllustrated history of Burwood Boys Home, Child and Family Care, and bestchance, Child, Family Care. From original beginnings in 1895 when founder Robert Campbell Edwards established a home for the waifs of Melbourne, to the present organisation caring for families and children, providing child care, early intervention programs, special primary education ( Cheshire School) and adult training. In 2007, Ken Masterton's book "A Tea Merchant's Vision and Beyond - a history of the Burwood Boys' Home" (which is reproduced in full in this edition) begins with the vision of tea merchant Robert Campbell Edwards and "gives a valuable summary of the organisation's achievements".burwood boys' home, child care, burwood children's home, bestchance, family day care

Saved from a house in Nicholson Street, Nunawading owned by the Jenkinson's. Mrs Jenkinson died in Strathdon Nursing Home, Forest Hill and was buried on her 100th birthday. Plaque made in 1922. Door and plaque is now in fitted on a shopfront display in the Schwerkolt Cottage and Museum Complex.Wooden door with brass sign inscribed 'N. Jenkinson Piano & Theory'. Brass door knob and door ringer inset panels'N. Jenkinson Piano & Theory'buildings, fittings, museum, business, music

37th Infantry Battalion - said to include soldier Private Francis Bradley Newton 2378 - 22 year old Farmer from Whitfield - Embarked on 20/10/1916 from Melbourne on HMAT Port Lincoln. Died 7/6/1983 buried Wangaratta CemetryBlack and white photograph mounted on light brown cardboard of large group of soldiers standing and sitting in seven rows taken outdoors under trees.Handwritten on rear of mount 37 Inf Bn 4th row from back 3rd on left or 10th from left - Frank Newton37th infantry battalion, frank newton, ww1

Part of the uniform worn by Beach, Allan Edward, Service no. 25718. Date of birth 6 Nov. 1913 - Box Hill Place of enlist - Melbourne- leading wireman Died 29 January 1981 Buried: Springvale Botanical Cemetery Copy of research - National Archives of Australia Worsted wool black tunic with sailor collar and open ended zipper left hand side seam The Rank insignia (Wireman) & Australia are on the right hand shoulder The left hand shoulder Insignias are Australia and RAN, Corporal See also NA5582 Tunic, NA5585 Trousers, NA5581 Dicky front, NA5578 Collar, NA5586 Lanyard, NA5589 Two Ribbons, NA5591 Hat band (HMAS), NA5583 Hat band (HMAS Cerberus), NA5593 Ribbon (HMS Repulse), NA5590 RibbonA. G.C.F. Vic 1979 size 86L CH86 H33.173 8405.66.094 7753 R.A.N. Made in Australiauniform, royal australian navy, allan edward beach, allan beach

Part of the uniform worn by Beach, Allan Edward, Service no. 25718. Date of birth 6 Nov. 1913 - Box Hill Place of enlist - Melbourne- leading wireman Died 29 January 1981 Buried: Springvale Botanical Cemetery Copy of research - National Archives of Australia- Service uniform collar - Hand detailing, 3 white stripes - Gabardine fabric, plain dark navy face - Gabardine fabric, plain dark navy/white back - Cotton tape ties front & rear See also NA5582 Tunic, NA5585 Trousers, NA5581 Dicky front, NA5578 Collar, NA5586 Lanyard, NA5589 Two Ribbons, NA5591 Hat band (HMAS), NA5583 Hat band (HMAS Cerberus), NA5593 Ribbon (HMS Repulse), NA5590 RibbonNilww2, royal australian navy, uniform, allan edward beach, allan beach

Part of the uniform worn by Beach, Allan Edward, Service no. 25718. Date of birth 6 Nov. 1913 - Box Hill Place of enlist - Melbourne -leading wireman Died 29 January 1981 Buried: Springvale Botanical Cemetery Copy of research - National Archives of AustraliaWhite dicky front/panel/bib with square neckline edged with dark blue and with white ties. Part of WW2 uniform. See also NA5582 Tunic, NA5585 Trousers, NA5581 Dicky front, NA5578 Collar, NA5586 Lanyard, NA5589 Two Ribbons, NA5591 Hat band (HMAS), NA5583 Hat band (HMAS Cerberus), NA5593 Ribbon (HMS Repulse), NA5590 Ribbon royal australian navy-wwii, allan edward beach, allan beach

Part of the uniform worn by Beach, Allan Edward, Service no. 25718. Date of birth 6 Nov. 1913 - Box Hill Place of enlist - Melbourne- leading wireman Died 29 January 1981 Buried: Springvale Botanical Cemetery Copy of research - National Archives of Australia- Cotton cord lanyard (white) - With two knife lanyard knots See also NA5582 Tunic, NA5585 Trousers, NA5581 Dicky front, NA5578 Collar, NA5586 Lanyard, NA5589 Two Ribbons, NA5591 Hat band (HMAS), NA5583 Hat band (HMAS Cerberus), NA5593 Ribbon (HMS Repulse), NA5590 RibbonNilroyal australian navy, ww2 uniform, allan edward beach, allan beach, sailor

Part of the uniform worn by Beach, Allan Edward, Service no. 25718. Date of birth 6 Nov. 1913 - Box Hill Place of enlist - Melbourne- leading wireman Died 29 January 1981 Buried: Springvale Botanical Cemetery Copy of research - National Archives of AustraliaBlack Royal Australian Navy uniform worsted wool bell bottom trousers with two metal zippered pockets and buttons on waistband which has a flap front. The Bell-bottom sailor's trousers have creases for the 7 oceans of the world. See also NA5582 Tunic, NA5585 Trousers, NA5581 Dicky front, NA5578 Collar, NA5586 Lanyard, NA5589 Two Ribbons, NA5591 Hat band (HMAS), NA5583 Hat band (HMAS Cerberus), NA5593 Ribbon (HMS Repulse), NA5590 RibbonPhipp's Tailoring 225 George St Brisbaneroyal australian navy, uniform, allan edward beach, allan beach, sailor

City bound passengers have departed on the train and school children who have arrived on the train leave the station. The Harris trains operated in Melbourne 1956-1988. They were full of asbestos and were taken out of service, wrapped in plastic and buried in land fill near ClaytonDigital TIFF file Scan of 35mm Kodak Safety 5063 black and white transparencyharris (blue) train, montmorency railway station

Selina Ann was the wife of Samuel Bowyer stonemason in Belfast/Port Fairy. Selina arrived with her family, William and Mary Oaff in 30th January 1855 on the ship 'Clara'. She had 6 children. She died in 1924 aged 78 and is buried at the port Fairy CemeteryEarly settler's wifeBlack and white formal portrait of woman seated with an open book and wearing a feathered hat and lace jabotpioneer, settler, portrait, people, family, selina bowyer, selina oaff

On November 25, 2005, a time capsule was buried at Vision Australia's head office in Kooyong. As part of the contents, these images were put on CD and placed inside the capsule. The capsule is designated to be opened in 2066, to celebrate 200 years of providing services to people who are blind or vision impaired.1 CD with 16 imagesvision australia, gerard menses, graeme innes, john landau, june ashmore, keith barton, david blyth, malcolm daubney, lynette davis, maryanne diamond, paul gleeson, timothy griffiths, mike janes, kevin murfitt, owen van der wall, christopher cullen, tony miller, barry chapman, ivan cribb, michael brown, doug kent, george dyer, malcolm brodie, trevor anderson, don draffin, bruce allen, lawrence mccredie, peter ward, eileen ayre, rosanne cunningham

Alice McGREGOR Born: 1908; unknown parents. Possibly adopted by the Salter family? Electoral Roll 1936: Highland Terrace Kangaroo Flat. Alice Mary Salter and William Robert Salter living together; presumed to be sister and brother. William Robert Salter was killed in a MVA in Bendigo in 1937 aged 26. In Victoria in 1938, Alice Mary Salter married James Thomas McGregor (born Victoria 1917, died Victoria 1983, buried Fawkner Cemetery) Lived: 1968; 22 Wade Street Golden Square Alice McGregor Died: 1999 aged 91 at Anne Caudle Centre, Bendigo Buried: Kangaroo Flat Cemetery See additional research. Postcard Album of Alice McGregor contained 86 post cards.Postcard Album of Alice McGregor contained 86 post cards. See 1400. Black and White photo of a coastal scene at dusk with a 4-line poem by Victor Daley below. Not Dated Addressed to Miss Shatford (no address) from Amy (?) G Davis postcard, collector, alice mcgregor