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Geelong RSL Sub Branch
Letters and Certificate, circa 1914
There are three (3) letters from Ormond to Mona that were written whilst Ormond was 'Somewhere in France' in 1916 and one (1) Certificate to Miss M Barker from the Red Cross acknowledging her service during WW1 1914-1919.These are original letters written in 1916 and an original Red Cross Certificate issued after WW1.Three (3) grey lead pencil written letters from Ormond to Mona on oblong buff paper and an oblong paper Certificate awarded to Miss M Barker.Three (3) Letters four (4) pages from Ormond to Mona written from 'Somewhere in France' on 28 September 1916, 8 October 1916 and 18 November 1916. One (1) Certificate awarded to Miss M Barker. The certificate has been awarded by the Red Cross to Miss Barker for Four years service to the Society during the Great War 1914-1919. letters, red cross certificate, miss m barker, ormond -
Geelong RSL Sub Branch
Color Patch, There are no makers marks, Circa 1914
This color patch was worn by service personnel posted to AIF Corps Headquarters WW1, Administration Headquarters. The is an original Color Patch that was worn by AIF Corps Headquarters, Admin HQ during WW1.Black and White, square, felt color patch.None.color patch, ww1, aif, corps hq, admin hq -
Geelong RSL Sub Branch
Drawing - VX86085 Gnr H Lee, Mid 20th Century
This is a drawing of VX86085 Gnr H Lee who served with the AIF during WW2.This is an original drawing of VX86085 Gnr H Lee. Gnr Lee served with the AIF during WW2.A hand drawn picture on cardboard using grey led pencil.VX86085 Gnr H Lee. James Farnell.vx86085 gnr h lee, ww2, aif, pencil drawing -
Geelong RSL Sub Branch
Ribbon Bars - US Military Decorations, No makers mark, Late 20th Century
The decoration ribbons have belonged to a US Military Service Person.These decorations are the originals that have belonged to a US Military Service Person.Four Coloured Cloth Ribbons mounted for wearing on Uniform. The ribbons correspond to the Army Commendation Medal, Good Conduct Medal, Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal and Overseas Service Ribbon. The bronze clasp on the Good Conduct Medal indicates that the decoration has been awarded more than once.There are no inscriptions or markings. us military medal ribbons -
Geelong RSL Sub Branch
Medals 397 H U Naylor, Early 20th Century and Late 20 Century
397 Harry U Naylor served with 12 Battalion AIF during WW1. These medals and the ANZAC Medallion were awarded to Pte Naylor for his service.These Medals are the originals that were awarded to 397 Pte H U Naylor.Two Medals with ribbons - the British War Medal 1914-1918 and the Victory Medal 1914-1919. The ANZAC MedallionOn the two Medals - 397 Pte H U Naylor 12 BN AIF. On the ANZAC Medallion - H W? Naylorww1 12 battalion aif 397 pte h u naylor, 397 h naylor, 12 battalion, aif, ww1, decorations, anzac medallion -
Geelong RSL Sub Branch
Phoptpograph - Capt T C E Godfrey, 10 Feb 2015
Capt T C E Godfrey with the 24th Australian Infantry Battalion during WW1 1914-1918. Capt Godfrey was awarded the Military Cross while on active service. Capt Godfrey was reported missing and the photograph has Killed in Action October,but the hyear is not visible.This is a photograph of Capt T C E Godfrey, MC. Capt Godfrey Served during WW1 with 24Battalion AIF, he was Killed Action, date October but the year is not known. Capt Godfrey came from Melbourne, Victoria.An oblong, black and white photograph.Across the bottom of the photograph - Late of Melbourne, Killed in Action, October ????capt t c e godfrey, 24 aust inf bttn, ww1, military cross, kia -
Geelong RSL Sub Branch
A Collection of Magazines, AUSSIE - The Australian Soldiers' Magazine, 1918 to 1919
These magazines have been printed between January 1918 and April 1919 and are a collection of stories, poems and Aussie humour. The magazines have been printed in the field by the 'AIF Printing Section'.The magazines are the originals that were printed at the time 1918-1919 and they have been bound into a collection.A collection of magazines, paper pages, the colour of the pages is a buff colour. Most of the magazines are oblong in shape, three magazines are smaller than the others.AUSSIE the Australian Soldiers' Magazine has been 'Printed in the Field' The first issue appears to be January 1918 and the last issue is April 1919. On the inside cover of one page is the name Timms.magazines, poems & aussie humour, 1918-1919, printed in the field -
Geelong RSL Sub Branch
Book - The National Serviceman, Cambridge Printers, 'The 90 Day Wonder' Puckpunyal 1951-1959, 1999
3/772902 James K Oliver was a National Serviceman, April Intake 1955, he completed his training with 20th National Service Training Battalion, this is his story.This book is an original that was written by 3/772902 James K Oliver covering his experiences as a National Serviceman in the April Intake 1955, with 20th National Service Training Ballation at Puckapunyal.An oblong shaped book, yellow cover with white pages. On the front cover a photograph of the author 3/772902 James K Oliver.Printer, Cambridge Printers, ISBN 0-646-36510-X, first published January 1999.3/772902 james k oliver, national service, april 1955, 20 nstb -
Geelong RSL Sub Branch
Gunto (military sword), Circa 1935
The shin gunto was used by non-commissioned officers the design resembled the officer's shin gunto but were a cheaper quality.These swords are originals of their time and would have belonged to non-commissioned officers.2 x Gunto Japanese Swords, both swords have a curved steel blade, one sword has a metal scabbard, one has a leather scabbard. One sword has a brown tassle indicating the rank of sergeant and three cherry blossoms on the grip, one has three cherry blossoms on the grip however the tassle is missing.The blade of the sword with the metal scabbard has the number - 101657.japanese, sword, non-commissioned officers -
Geelong RSL Sub Branch
Souviner Program, No makers listed, Dunlop Military Relay ... Despatch Ride 1912, 1912
In 1912 there was a Military Relay Despatch Ride through South Australia, Victoria and New South Wales. The purpose of the ride was to deliver a despatch in the quickest possible time by road through the three states mentioned. The ride was carried out under the auspices of the Dunlop Rubber Company and involved cyclists, motor cyclists and motorists.This is an original program of the event that was carried out in 1912. The program details the list of participants, a map of the route taken and statements of appreciation from the Military and the Promoters', there is also a message of greeting from the Military Commandant, South Australia to the Military Commandant, New South Wales.A cardboard cover program with white thick pages inside.On the front cover a Coat of Arms, a red stripe with souviner written in the stripe and Dunlop Military Relay ... Despatch Ride - 1912.military relay, 1912, despatch ride, dunlop rubber company -
Geelong RSL Sub Branch
Leather Wallet, Bank Notes, Booklet on Patience, a Post Card, Mid 20th century
The Wallet has been issued to a member of the Australian Military Forces by the Geelong & District Soldiers Welfare Committee. It would appear the bank notes have been amassed by the owner of the Wallet and the post card and booklet have belonged the owner of the Wallet.All the items are originals from a member of the AIF.1 x Brown Leather Wallet, several bank notes, 1 x booklet 'Some Patience' - grey cover and white pages. A Sepia coloured post card of a tented camp in front of two of the Pyramids.Wallet - from the Geelong & District Soldiers Welfare Committee The booklet 'Some Patience' explained by H A H Carson The Bank Notes - mostly Marksleather wallet, bank notes, booklet, post card -
Geelong RSL Sub Branch
Membership Card Auburn Sub Branch
This is a Financial Membership Card for Auburn RSL, 1951. The card has been issued to ?L Pond.This is an original Financial Membership Card that was issued by the Auburn RSL Sub Branch to ?L Pond in 1951.A Financial Membership Card from Auburn RSSAILA,1951, an oblong, grey card, thr RSL Badge on the front, members name and signature and secretary signature. Figures 1 2 3 on the back.Members name and signature - ?L Pond, Secretary signature - ?E Siddon.membership card, auburn rsl, 1951 -
Geelong RSL Sub Branch
Invitation to Windsor Castle, 1918
This is an Invitation to admit 'The Bearer' to the State Apartments, Windsor Castle, on Tuesday 01 October, 1918, between the hours of 11 am and 1 pm.This card is an original invitation from 1918 to attend the State Apartments, Windsor Castle, on 01 October.A white oblong card. By Command of the King an invitation to the State Apartments,Windsor Castle, Tuesday 01 October 1918.On the front of the card a Coat of Arms, the Number 57, Morning, Signature Sandhurst, Lord Chamberlain. On the rear information on gaining access to Windsor Castle. invitation card, windsor castle, 01 october 1918 -
Geelong RSL Sub Branch
Magazine - Diggers Annual, 1951
This magazine was printed and issued in 1951. It is a collection of stories and poems compiled by Plugger Martin and W Gilbert, both late 2AIF.This is an original Digger's Annual Magazine from 1951.An oblong booklet, grey cover and white pages - Digger's Annual, Jubilee Year 1951 - Time Marches On - Tales of Diggers Old and New.The Magazine is compiled by Diggers Plugger Martin and W Gilbert. The Magazine was set up and printed by the Clyde Press, 608 High Street, Thornbury, Victoria.magazine, stories & poems, plugger martin & w gilbert, 2aif, 1951 -
Geelong RSL Sub Branch
Magazine, The National War Memorial of Victoria, Early 20th Century
This is a written and pictorial history of The National War Memorial of Victoria, The Shrine of Remembrance. There are 50 photographs and illustrations included in this Magazine to complement the written history.This is an original magazine detailing of the history of The National War Memorial of Victoria, The Shrine of Remembrance.An oblong magazine, thick paper cream colour cover with white pages, The National War Memorial of Victoria, An Interpretative Appreciation of the Shrine of Remembrance. On the front page illustrations from the Shrine of Remembrance Victoria.Set up and Printed in Australia by D W Joynt, Colarts Studios Pty Ltd, Melbourne.national war memorial of victoria, the shrine of remembrance, magazine -
Geelong RSL Sub Branch
Print - 'Mosquito', Mid 20th century
The print is of a 'mosquito' aircraft and has been signed by Leonard Cheshire, VC. Group Captain RAF. Group Captain Cheshire became a most decorated pilot during WW2 and was created Baron of Cheshire in 1991 in recognition of his charitable work.This print 'Mosquito' has been personally signed by Leonard Cheshire.A print of the aircraft Mosquito, the aircraft is portrayed in flight on a sky background. The print is in a silver metal frame with a white backing.Each print is individually signed by Leonard Cheshire, VC. The original painting is by Robert Taylor. The print is published by The Military Gallery, Bath. leonard cheshire, vc., group capt raf, ww2, baron of cheshire -
Geelong RSL Sub Branch
Photograph - HMAS Warrnambool, Early 21st century
HMAS Warrnambool (FCPB 204) was a Fremantle-class Patrol Boat. The Warrnambool was Launched in 1980 and Decommissionbed in 2005.Designs for new class of patrol boat began in the late 1960s, the HMAS Warrnambool (FCPB204) was launched on 1980 and de commissioned in 2005. The Warrnambool was built by North Queensland Engineers and Agents and carried a company of 22 personnel.A black and white photograph in a black wooden frame with a gold stripe on the inside edge of the frame. There is a presentation plaque on the glass of the frame.The presentation plaque 'Presented by the Officers abd Ships Company HMAS Warrnambool'hmas warrnambool (fcpb204), patrol boat, -
Geelong RSL Sub Branch
Photograph - HMAS Australia, No makers listed, Late 20th Century
The HMAS Australia (D84) was launched in March 1927, commissioned in April 1928 and de commissioned in August 1954. The HMAS Australia (D84) was a County-class heavy cruiser of the Royal Australian Navy. The HMAS Australia (D84) was Commissioned in 1928 and de Commissioned in 1954. These photographs show the ship during her service in the Leyte Gulf and Lingayen Gulf 1944 - 1945.A colour photograph of HMAS Australia (D84) in a gold colour frame. There are six (6) small photographs of the HMAS Australia during its period at sea at Leyte Gulf and Lingayen 1944-1945. There is a history of the dates/time the ship was attacked and the personnel losses per attack. The photograph has been signed by D E Shinkfield.hmas australia (84), ran, heavy class cruiser -
Geelong RSL Sub Branch
Photograph - 935 John Sparks, Late 20th Century
935 John Sparks served during WW1 with 8 Battalion AIF and was reported killed in action 18 August 1916 in France.935 John Sparks served with 8 Battalion during WW1 and was killed in action. This photograph is of him whilst overseas, there is also a later photograph of his grave site.An oblong black and white photograph on photo paper.On the bottom of the photograph John Sparks 1st War935 john sparks, ww1, 8 battalion, aif, kia, france -
Geelong RSL Sub Branch
Plaque - HMAS Sydney FFG 03, July 1991
The HMAS Sydney FFG 03 was an Adelaide-class guided-missile frigate of the Royal Australia Navy. She was constructed in the United States of America and was launched in 1980. The Sydney was commissioned on 29 January 1983 and decommissioned on 07 November 2015.The HMAS Sydney was commissioned to the Royal Australian Navy and has been involved in responses in Fiji and Bougainville, she was also deployed to the Persian Gulf on five occasions to support US Gulf War operations.A stained wooden plaque with an etched picture of the Sydney and the ships motto 'Thorough and Ready' on a plate attached to the wooden plaque, there is also a presentation plate attached to the plaque.HMAS Sydney FFG 03 Presented to Geelong RSL by HMAS Sydney 13 July 1991hmas sydney, ffg 03, adelaide class frigate, ran, -
Geelong RSL Sub Branch
Photograph - Thomas Blamey, Early 20th Century
This is a photograph of Field Marshall Thomas Blamey with another Officer in what appears to be an OR's Mess. The photograph appears to be WW2 vintage.This is an original photograph of Field Marshall Blamey during WW2 and attending an OR's Mess.A timber framed black and white photograph, under glass and cardboard backing.Noneww2, field marshall t blamey, photograph, mess parade -
Geelong RSL Sub Branch
Photograph - Cpl A G Swan, Late 20th Century
3365 A G Swan enlisted in to the AIF on 7 January 1915 and served overseas with 22 Battalion during WW1. The cards and photographs relate to the period 1914-1918.3365 G A Swan served with 22 Battalion during WW1 and the collection of cards and photographs relate to the period 1914-1918 all the items are originals.A timber photograph frame of pictures, post cards and embroidered greeting cards. There is a brass Rising Sun attached to the top of the frame and an Australia shoulder badge on the bottom of the frame.One card is a Christmas card from 1916 from 6th Infantry Bridade, AIF, On Service. There are three embroidered greeting cards, two Christmas Post Cards and one photograph of Cpl A G Swan.3365 g a swann, 22 battalion, ww1, cards, photographs, rising sun, shoulder badge -
Geelong RSL Sub Branch
Dice and Letters, Mid 20th Century
The dice were hand made from available materials and used as a gambling game by servicemen during WW2.These dice were made during WW2 from any available material and used as a gambling game by AIF servicemen. The dice are originals.Dice and dice shapes with letters marked on them, various colours and materials.Dots as on the dice and inscribed letters on home made dice.dice, home made, gambling game, ww2 -
Geelong RSL Sub Branch
Print, 'The Camel Corps at Magdhaba, 23 December 1916', Late 20th Century
The Imperial Camel Corps was a camel mounted infantry brigade raised by the British Empire in December 1916 during WW1.This is a print of the painting by H Septimus Power of the Camel Corps at Magdhaba on 23 December 1916An oblong colour print on paper in a wooden frame.The print is of a painting by H Septimus Power, published by the Australian War Memorial, Canberra, ACTcamel corps, ww1, december 1916 -
Geelong RSL Sub Branch
Helmet - US, Mid 20th century
This is a US Military Helmet WW2 vintage.This is a helmet used by a member of US Defence ForceA Helmet - US Military- green, camouflage and net cover, webbing on the inside and chin straps.Graq 2 on the chip strap and head band.us military helmet, -
Geelong RSL Sub Branch
Linen Cloth - Australians we are Proud Of!, Early 20th Century
This cloth has portraits, units, names addresses and injuries that the men received during their service during the Boer War.The cloth is an original and has the portraits of Victorian Servicemen to went to South Africa during the Boer War.A square, white cotton cloth with portraits of Victorians who served during the Boer War.Portraits of Serviceman and their Names and Units, where they came from and injuries received during their service.linen cloth, boer war -
Geelong RSL Sub Branch
Mess Tins, 1939
This mess tin has been issued to VX 26729 Thomas J Patullo who served with the AIF Field Survey Unit, RAE, during WW2.This mess tin is the original that was issued to VX26729 Thomas J Patullo during his service in WW2.Two Silver Colour, metal, oblong shaped mess tins with handles. One tins is smaller and fits inside the other when not in use.On the back of the small tin - VX26729 T J Patullo. On the back of both tins where the handle is attached to the body - L A Co 1939 and the Defence Logo.mess tins, ww2 -
Geelong RSL Sub Branch
Magazine, Henwood & Dancey Pty. Ltd, Geelong RSL News March 1973, March 1973
This Magazine was compiled and issued by the Geelong RSL in March 1973.This is an original magazine. The magazine is a collection of stories and club information relating to the 'times'.An oblong booklet, paper pages with purple typed stories there is a photograph of the Cenotaph on the front cover.Published by Geelong RSL, G A Mitchell, Secretary Printed by Henwood & Dancey Pty. Ltd., 54-58 Little Ryrie Street, Geelonggeelong rsl news march 1973 -
Geelong RSL Sub Branch
Photograph Album - Our War Heroes
This album is a history of family who served with the Army, RAAF and RAN during WW2.This album is a history pertaining to one family.A photograph album, almost square, consisting of 10 plastic display pages.This family album is a photographic and service history of - VX127489 Collis Brown, VX18141 Clarence Davis, VX39141 Angus J Bliss, VX48489 Gordon L Bliss (Rat of Tobruk), VX46600 Albert C Golding, V9531 Leonard A Golding, VX8454 William L Bliss, 174763 Beverley I Baldock, Aircraftwoman RAAF, PM7485 William R Baldock, Cook, RANphotograph album, family history -
Geelong RSL Sub Branch
Photograph - ANZAC Day 1990, 1990
The interest in this picture is the two ex servicemen are wearing the Gallipoli Star. This decoration was approved by King George V to be awarded to Australian and New Zealanders who landed on the Peninsula. After much controversy the medal was not issued. In 1990, however, a private issue of these medals were commissioned and 200 of the medals were given to the surviving Gallipoli veterans to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the landing of the ANZACs as Gallipoli.This photograph is of two veterans and their attendants at the Gallipoli Memorial Service 1990. The ex-serviceman are being applauded as they walk through the crowd.An oblong shape, white steel frame, colour photograph of WW1 Servicemen, attendants and spectators attending the75th ANZAC Day Memorial Services at Gallipoli 1990.The framing was completed at Northcote Picture Frames.ww1, gallipoli star, photograph