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Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Photograph - Gelatin silver photograph, Fontaine du Gros-Horloge (Great-Clock Fountain) - Rouen, 05 June 1949
This photograph is one of a series taken by Allan Quinn while travelling through France in mid-1946. There are several letters relating to this journey.This is a photograph from the Allan Charles Quinn collection which is a collection of letters and photograph depicting aspects of life at sea for a young man in the era immediately following World War II.A black and white photograph of the Great-Clock fountain (corner of Rue du Gros-Horloge and Rue des Vergetiers) in Rouen, Normandy, France, taken on the 5th of June, 1949.On reverse: ROUEN 5-6-49 handwritten in blue ink. Below this is the mark "ItI" written sideways in pencil.allan quinn, photograph, rouen, france, normandy, ww2, wwii, world war two, 1939-1945, fountain, gros-horloge, great-clock -
Federation University Historical Collection
Photograph - Postcard, 58th Battalion AIF Bugle Band, c1917, 14/07/1917
Horace Pickford was born at Clunes. His mother was Bessie and his wife was Ida. Horace enlisted on 22 June 1915. He was killed in action on 27 September 1917. He was buried in the vicinity of Polygon Wood. Horace was the brother of Edith Pickford ( m Holmes) and the maternal uncle of Elizabeth Mary Holmes ( m Chatham)Images relating to Australina WOrld War One Soldiers from Ascot. . 2 Black and white carte postale of 17 Australian soldiers in uniform. Many hold a bugle and 5 drums are placed in the foreground. The Battalion colonel sits in the centre. The card was written by Horace Pickford (2282) of 'C' Company, 58th battalion.Written in ink verso "France 14 July 17 Dear Edie I received your ever welcome letter a few days ago, this is but a card, but you will hear from other letters Ed. This is our batt bugle band, one of my friends belongs to it. I will march him out. Our colonel is in the center. Keep this little photo, it will be a little momento of the old battalion. We have a brass-band also. I have just received a letter from Ethel Pickford from England. Ta Ta now old kid with love. Horace (2882)chatham family collection, chatham, world war one, world war 1, france, horace pickford, ethel pickford, polygone wood, band, music, edith pickford, clunes, brass band, bugle band -
Glen Eira City Council History and Heritage Collection
Plaque, memorial
Originally located in the City of Caulfield and City of Brighton Avenues of Honour. Metal plaque on wooden base with embossed lettering: "6260 PTE H.F. DAWSON 4th BATT. 30'8'18 FRANCE""6260 PTE H.F. DAWSON 4th BATT. 30'8'18 FRANCE" embossed on metal. -
The Beechworth Burke Museum
Photograph, c1914
Aerial photograph of a battle field in France during World War OneBlack and white rectangular photograph printed on photographic paperObverse: Railway / British Line (in pen) / Reverse: Villers Brut /military album, burke museum, beechworth, beechworth museum, world war one, wwi, trenches, aerial photo, aerial photo trenches -
The Beechworth Burke Museum
Photograph, c1914
Aerial photograph of a battle field in France during World War OneBlack and white rectangular photograph printed on photographic paperReverse: 6534 / Australian Official Photographs, No. E1253 /military album, burke museum, beechworth, beechworth museum, world war war, wwi, trenches, aerial photo, battlefield -
Bendigo Military Museum
Currency - CURRENCY FRENCH, 8.10.1915
Belonged to Walter Forbes VX953 6th Aust Div ASC. Refer 1101 for service history.French note, 50 Centimes, Black writing on Brown, red & white designed background." Chambre De Commerce De Calais - Octobre 1915 Serie 123 - 1,726"numismatics- notes, france, currency -
4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment Unit History Room
Certificate (Medical), Certificate to be given to all NCO's and men proceeding on leave, 7/5/1917
Certificate was issued to No 1175 Kennedy J (rank not clear) of 23 Bn AIFA certificate issued to all nco's and men proceeding on leave, certifying that the bearer is free from vermin and scabies.Signed by Capt Miralyin (?) RAMC on 7/5/17 On back is written "Souvenir of my furlough from France saying that I am free from (chats)"certificate, medical, ww1, vermin -
Clunes Museum
Instrument - HARMONIUM
This French harmonium was imported when St. Aquinas Church in Bailey Street, Clunes opened in 1873. a Clunes resident, Mary Lacono played the harmonium in St. Aquinas from 1968 to 2018 French harmonium 14 stopsNillocal history, mary lacono, st. aquinas -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Embroidered Postcard, c. 1917
Postcard from WWI soldier William West (1268) of the 29 Infantry Battalion, 5th Pioneers Battalion while posted in France to his family at home, 1917. Mentioned in postcard George Buse 2208 born Yarraville who enlisted on 10/9/1914 aged 21 years 3 months. He embarked on 20/10/1914 and returned to Australia in 1919. He was a Driver with the 10th ASC,Embroidered silk postcards were first made in 1900 for the Paris Exposition. The popularity of silk postcards peaked during the First World War 1914 - 1918.They were mostly embroidered by French women in their homes and then sent to the factories for cutting and mounting on cards. Many of the cards were illustrated with patriotic symbols, flags, slogans, or sentimental texts. During the First World War, many Allied officers and soldiers based in France sent silk embroidered postcards to their loved ones back homeWhite rectangular postcard with embroidered pink flowers, green foliate and blue winged butterfly decoration on front. Handwritten message on the back.Front: "To my dear Wife" (embroidered) Back: "To Enid from dad xx / xxxxxx / France / Feb 26/2/1917 / My Dear Alice / Just a PC to let you I'm still well and hope are all the same I have not see Joe lately I may see him sometime or the other I hope you enjoyed yourself on your holidays they will do you good. I'm in a rest station I have not been too well I think I will be back with the battalion in a few days you can tell ??[ma]?? I met Pugger Loney he is in the 15 ambulance he looks well and it just as fat as ever I'm goin gover to see youn George Buse tomorrow well I have not much new to tell only all is well so I will now close with best love from loving husband Will xxxxxxxx"wwi, postcard, embroidered postcard, william west 1268, george buse 2208 -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Domestic object - Ladies evening purse, C1900
Dame Nellie Melba was born Helen Porter Mitchell in 1861 and took the stage name of Melba after her home town of Melbourne. Dame Nellie went on to become one of the most successful and highly regarded sopranoes of the late 19th a nd early 20th centuries. She had a number of Farewell tours as she neared the end of her career. When Dame Nellie Melba was a house guest of Miss Florence Lake at "Lyndoch" Warrnambool during her farewell tour in 1927. The bag was purported to have been given to a house maid in recognition of favours done. An item owned by Dame Nellie Melba............ WDHS also has a program from Dame Nellie Melba's Farewell Tour.Ladies evening purse "Made in France" Beige/ecru silk on canvas backing, heavily beaded and sequinned in beige and coffee, some pearl decoration, with an ornate enamelled button closure mechanism for a press stud. Two fabric handles also heavily beaded. A scalloped shape with gusseted side insertions.Bag is too fragile to open.nellie melba, evening bag, warrnambool, lyndoch warrnambool, florence lake, warrnambool -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Medal - Medals WW2
Three original WW2 medals awarded to 51647 Charles William FRENCH born 8.2.1911 at Wahgunyah in Victoria. He enlisted on 2.2.1942. FRENCH served with the RAAF as a Leading Aircraftman and was attached to the 12 Aircraft Repair Depot when discharged on 13.1.1947.1939-1945 War Medal, Australian Service Medal and Defence MedalThree found white metal medals attached to multi striped colour ribbons.51647 C W FRENCHmedal, ww2, raaf -
City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum)
Clothing, lady's leather gloves, c1900
This pair of gloves was made in France and purchased by a Moorabbin residentA pair of cream, chamois leather lady's gloves with stitch detailing on back . Size 7 Made in France Size 7craftwork, sewing, gloves, early settlers, market gardeners, moorabbin, bentleigh, mckinnon, ormond, cheltenham, personal effects, evening wear -
Bendigo Military Museum
Letter - LETTER AND ENVELOPE, C.1917
Letters to Alfred Ferris’s Mother and Sister,. Refer 4183.3P.1) Envelope, rectangular, off white colour, P O stamp in black, censor stamp in red, hand addressed in black pencil, dated. .2) letter, “YMCA with the B.E.F” letterhead, rectangular shape, off white colour, hand addressed in black pencil, dated. .3) Letter, YMCA with the A.I.F” letterhead, rectangular shape, off white colour, hand written in pencil, dated..2) “France 6th June 1917, Dear Marian” .3) “France 22nd June 1917, Dear Mother”leters, envelopes, france, ymca -
Geoffrey Kaye Museum of Anaesthetic History
Ethyl chloride inhaler, Mid 20th Century
The item was collected by Dr Geoffrey Kaye from a Vichy French military hospital during World war II.The inhaler comprises a black rubber face mask that connects to a metal circular chamber from which two white rubber valves are used to administer the anaesthetic agent. The ethyl chloride vials are labelled 'Kelene', a brand name. A waxed paper rebreather bag is attached to this metal chamer. mask, gas, anaesthesia, rebreather bag, world war ii, dr geoffrey kaye, ethyl chloride, kelene, french, vichy -
Victorian Interpretive Projects Inc.
Photograph - Colour, Ann Gervasoni, Lochnagar Crater, 2014, 23/07/2017
The mine was named after Lochnagar Street, the British trench from which the gallery was driven. It was one of 19 mines that were placed beneath the German lines on the British section of the Somme front to assist the infantry advance at the start of the battle. The Lochnagar mine was sprung at 7:28 a.m. on 1 July 1916 and left a crater 98 ft (30 m) deep and 330 ft (100 m) wide, which was captured and held by British troops. The attack on either flank was defeated by German small-arms and artillery fire, except on the extreme right flank and just south of La Boisselle, north of the Lochnagar Crater. The crater has been preserved as a memorial and a religious service is held each 1 July. (Wikipedia)A number of photographs of a crater which was created at the Somme, on the Western Front during World War One. lochnagar crater, tunnellers, the somme, world war one, western front, france -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Postcard - ROY AND DORIS KELLY COLLECTION: BUILDINGS OF YPRES, POSTCARD, 1900-1920
Postcard, abstract red and black painting of buildings in Ypres, France. Printed on fabric (silk?) One of cards painted by WW1 German prisoners in France. Message written in pencil on the back. (see attached image 1402.006a.jpg)postcard, postcard, ypres, france -
Bendigo Military Museum
Letter - LETTER 1917, 8.7.1917
Letter from Alf Ferris to his family in Terrick Terrick, refer cat No 4283.3PLetter, “YMCA with the A.I.F” letterhead, print in red and black, ruled lines, dated, has sections blanked out.“France 8th July 1917, Dear ones at home”letters, ymca, france -
Geelong RSL Sub Branch
Silk Cards, Early 20th Century
The cards are addressed to Harry Newell from his father. One of the small greeting cards is dated 23 June 1916, France.These cards are the originals that Harry Newell received from his father on special occasions e.g. Birthday, good luck, souvenir, till we meet again. Four Embroired Silk Cards, each card has an opening and inside the 'envelope' is another smaller greeting card.All the cards have Fabrication francaise on the back of the card. Each card is addressed to Harry Newell from his Father.silk cards, harry newell -
Robin Boyd Foundation
Slide, Commercial, 1967
Robin Boyd was appointed Exhibits Architect for the Australian Pavilion at Expo ‘67 in Montreal. The garden outside the pavilion featured a sculptural pool, a coral display, animal pool, a pit for kangaroos and Eucalypts and other native plants. The indoor exhibits covered aspects of Australian art and culture, architecture, industrial design and scientific innovation, such as the Snowy Mountains Hydro-Electric Power Scheme, the Parkes radio telescope, the design of Canberra, and the Australian way of life.Colour slide in a mount. France Pavilion, Expo '67 Montreal. (Architects: Jean Faugeron and André de Mot.)Expo 67 Montreal Canada / France / April 28 - October 27 / Encircled 12 (Handwritten)expo 67, montreal, robin boyd, slide -
Brighton Historical Society
Accessory - Gloves, 1900
These gloves belonged to Clara Johnstone Miller (nee Bell, 1866-1910). Clara was the only daughter of Mr James Bell, a councillor of the Shire of Leigh (today a part of Golden Plains Shire) and owner of Woolbrook Homestead in Teesdale, near Geelong. In 1888, Clara married prominent businessman, racehorse owner, racing identity and pastoralist Septimus Miller (1854-1925). Septimus was the sixth of seven children born to Henry 'Money' Miller and Eliza Miller (nee Mattinson). 'Money' Miller was a well known financier and politician and reputedly one of Australia's wealthiest people in his time. In 1889, Clara and Septimus moved into the house 'Cantala' in Dandenong Road, Caulfield. They had one child, Gwendoline Stewart Miller, who died in 1902 at the age of thirteen of diabetes - a largely untreatable condition at the time (insulin would not be discovered until 1921). Clara died in 1910, aged only 44. Septimus subsequently married Helen (nee Henderson), with whom he had a son, Ronald (1915-1990). The Millers were buried in the Brighton General Cemetery in a large Gothic-style vault. Upon Clara's death, Septimus sent much of her clothing and Gwendoline's to her mother Mary Bell. Some of these items were passed down to two of Clara's nieces, Miss Mary Bell and Mrs Lois Lillies, who donated them to BHS around 1973.A pair of very fine ivory doeskin evening gloves. The gloves feature full pique insert seams around the fingers and thumb with a slit on the inside arm from mid thumb to mid fore arm and three white shell buttons. The gloves extend high to high on the upper arms and feature a ribbon covered elastic to aid hold on the upper arm. A black ink stamp on the inside of the right glove over the wrist: 5 3/4, Made in France, Buckley and Nunn Limited, Melbourne. A black ink stamp on the inside of the left glove over the wrist: Grand Prix Exposition, 1900, Medallere D'or, Merlier, Depose (? Very faint), Made in France. A blue ink stamp on the inside of the left glove over the top side of the wrist: 797, 221'65, C51Cwoolbrook, septimus miller, henry 'money' miller, gwendoline miller, cantala, clara miller, gloves, caulfield, brighton general cemetery, 1900s fashion, buckley and nunn -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Map - Amiens France, Amiens, 1916
WW1 Topograhical Map of Amiens Region, France (Allied) 1915Printed map, France 1:100,000 Ordnance Survey, Oct 1915non-fictionWW1 Topograhical Map of Amiens Region, France (Allied) 1915world war 1914 - 1918, ameins -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Foolscap Folder, Hans Luyken, French Grammar, 1942
This item was in the possession of Wilhelm Eckels an internee in Camp 1.Manilla foolscap folder containing typed pages of French Grammar. The spine of the folder has been hand stitched. The owner's notes have been hand written throughout.French Grammar made up by Hans Luyken in Tatura 1942hans luyken, wilhelm eckels, french grammar -
Warrnambool RSL Sub Branch
Artefact, Trench Art- Model Bi-plane WW1, C1915- 1918
Trench art was typically made by soldiers from pieces of shell and shrapnel, which would have been collected and refashioned into many different objects ,some being of a functional type such as containers and holders while others such as this are more decorative. The maker of this art piece was Stanley Morgan 6383 who was born at Mepunga which is East of Warrnambool.This item has significance being a typical example of trench art which has survived over 100 years. Being linked to one of the largest conflicts in which Australia has engaged it has strong historical significance.This model is constructed of metal and wood. It has a propeller mount on either side of the cockpit with propellers front and back. It has two German crosses on the back and one on either wing.The body of the plane rests on four wheels which sit under the wings with two smaller wheels at the front.There is a gold coloured plaque mounted at the front. It stands on a modern wooden mount,On small plaque at front of mount,”Crafted by Trumpeter Stan Morgan France WW1. On the base of the mount on a small sticker,”Mr Lloyd Morgan 19 Mountfield Ave Malvern East Vic 3145warrnambool, trench art, stanley morgan 6383, morgan mepunga -
Bendigo Military Museum
Souvenir - SOUVENIR, FRAMED SILK LACE CLOTH
St Omer Church was built from 13th to 16th century in Omer, France. Omer airfield is not far from Ypres and was an airfield used by the RFC and RAF.Square multi coloured embroidered cloth. Flower, flower buds, leaves, stems on cream silk. Cotton lace border on all sides. Blue nylon ribbon bows attached at each corner. Centre - black lead sketch of St Omer Church. The item is framed in a dark wooden frame and has a dark green mounting board behind the silk." St Omer" embroidered in metal thread under the picture of the church.souvenir, embroidery, textile, ww1 -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Embroidered Postcard, c. 1917
Postcard from WWI soldier William West (1268) of the 29 Infantry Battalion, 5th Pioneers Battalion while posted in France to his family at home.Embroidered silk postcards were first made in 1900 for the Paris Exposition. The popularity of silk postcards peaked during the First World War 1914 - 1918.They were mostly embroidered by French women in their homes and then sent to the factories for cutting and mounting on cards. Many of the cards were illustrated with patriotic symbols, flags, slogans, or sentimental texts. During the First World War, many Allied officers and soldiers based in France sent silk embroidered postcards to their loved ones back homeWhite rectangular postcard with embroidered beige, brown and yellow flower and foliate decoration on front. Handwritten message on the back.Front: "From a loving heart" (embroidered) Back: "To my dear Alice / Best love from Will xxxxxx / xxxxxxxx"wwi, postcard, embroidered postcard, paris depose, fabrication francaise -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Embroidered Postcard, c. 1917
Postcard from WWI soldier William West (1268) of the 29 Infantry Battalion, 5th Pioneers Battalion while posted in France to his family at home.Embroidered silk postcards were first made in 1900 for the Paris Exposition. The popularity of silk postcards peaked during the First World War 1914 - 1918.They were mostly embroidered by French women in their homes and then sent to the factories for cutting and mounting on cards. Many of the cards were illustrated with patriotic symbols, flags, slogans, or sentimental texts. During the First World War, many Allied officers and soldiers based in France sent silk embroidered postcards to their loved ones back homeWhite rectangular postcard with embroidered flowers and green foliate decoration on front. Handwritten message on the back.Front: "I THINK OF YOU" (embroidered) Back: "Write Soon / O[ct]? / To Enid / From [Dad] / Best [lo]ve / xxxxx" wwi, postcard, embroidered postcard, carte postale -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Embroidered Postcard, c. 1917
Postcard from WWI soldier William West (1268) of the 29 Infantry Battalion, 5th Pioneers Battalion while posted in France to his family at home.Embroidered silk postcards were first made in 1900 for the Paris Exposition. The popularity of silk postcards peaked during the First World War 1914 - 1918.They were mostly embroidered by French women in their homes and then sent to the factories for cutting and mounting on cards. Many of the cards were illustrated with patriotic symbols, flags, slogans, or sentimental texts. During the First World War, many Allied officers and soldiers based in France sent silk embroidered postcards to their loved ones back homeWhite rectangular postcard with embroidered butterfly representing the flags and colours of different countries. Front: "FROM YOUR SOLDIER BOY" (embroidered) wwi, postcard, embroidered postcard, carte postale -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Embroidered Postcard, c. 1917
Postcard from WWI soldier William West (1268) of the 29 Infantry Battalion, 5th Pioneers Battalion while posted in France to his family at home.Embroidered silk postcards were first made in 1900 for the Paris Exposition. The popularity of silk postcards peaked during the First World War 1914 - 1918.They were mostly embroidered by French women in their homes and then sent to the factories for cutting and mounting on cards. Many of the cards were illustrated with patriotic symbols, flags, slogans, or sentimental texts. During the First World War, many Allied officers and soldiers based in France sent silk embroidered postcards to their loved ones back homeWhite rectangular postcard (portrait orientation) with embroidered cross representing flags and colours of different countries. Flower and foliate decoration beneath. Handwritten message on backFront: "THE CROSS OF THE ALLIES" (embroidered) Back: "to Enid from Dad / best love little girlie xxxxxx"wwi, postcard, embroidered postcard, carte postale -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Embroidered Postcard, c. 1917
Postcard from WWI soldier William West (1268) of the 29 Infantry Battalion, 5th Pioneers Battalion while posted in France to his family at home.Embroidered silk postcards were first made in 1900 for the Paris Exposition. The popularity of silk postcards peaked during the First World War 1914 - 1918.They were mostly embroidered by French women in their homes and then sent to the factories for cutting and mounting on cards. Many of the cards were illustrated with patriotic symbols, flags, slogans, or sentimental texts. During the First World War, many Allied officers and soldiers based in France sent silk embroidered postcards to their loved ones back homeWhite rectangular postcard with embroidered yellow, orange, red, white rising sun badge, green banner and english maritime flags.Front: "AUSTRALIAN COMMONWEALTH" "Australian Commonwealth Military Forces" (embroidered) Back: "To Alice best of love from loving husband Will xxxxxxx write soon"wwi, postcard, embroidered postcard, carte postale -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Embroidered Postcard, c. 1916
Postcard from WWI soldier William West (1268) of the 29 Infantry Battalion, 5th Pioneers Battalion while posted in France to his family at home.Embroidered silk postcards were first made in 1900 for the Paris Exposition. The popularity of silk postcards peaked during the First World War 1914 - 1918.They were mostly embroidered by French women in their homes and then sent to the factories for cutting and mounting on cards. Many of the cards were illustrated with patriotic symbols, flags, slogans, or sentimental texts. During the First World War, many Allied officers and soldiers based in France sent silk embroidered postcards to their loved ones back homeWhite rectangular postcard with embroidered flags. Handwritten message on back.Front: "Victory / and / Liberty" (embroidered) Back: "To Alice from Will / Best love / hope you are all well as it leave me at present / xxxxxx"wwi, postcard, embroidered postcard, carte postale