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Koorie Heritage Trust
Journal - Serials, Department of Pacific and Southeast Asian History, Australian National University, Aboriginal History - Volume 03. 1-2 1979, 1979
A series of articles on Aboriginal History by well-known historians.166p.; footnotes; bib.; ports.; facsimiles; 25 cm.A series of articles on Aboriginal History by well-known historians.aboriginal australians -- periodicals. | ethnology -- australia -- periodicals. | aboriginal australians -- missions -- new south wales | religions - christianity - missions | religions - christianity - missionaries | music - vocal | literature and stories - story telling and story tellers | language - texts and translations - aboriginal to non-aboriginal language | art - rock art - painting | photography - ethnographic | ceremonies | literature and stories - story telling and story tellers | world war, 1939-1945 -- participation, aboriginal australian. | aboriginal australian soldiers. | aboriginal australians -- northern territory -- arnhem land. | defence - world war ii | religions - christianity - lutheran church | religions - christianity - missions | settlement and contacts - colonisation - 1851- | settlement and contacts - colonisation - 1851- | government policy - initial period and protectionism - 1851-1900 | government policy - state and territory - queensland | animals - invertebrates - crustacea and molluscs - beche-de-mer / trepang | -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Uniform - Buttons, 1940 - 1960
Probably uniform buttons from World War 11 (1940_45) 0r after as world War 1 forces were referred to as Australian Imperial Forces.Three Brass & copper alloy buttons from a military uniform. Two large buttons and one small with a loop on back for sewing to uniform. Each button features relief text encircling the button edge and with an outline of Australia & Tasmania surmounted by an Imperial crown.Text on perimeter:'Australian Military Forces'costume accessories, haberdashery, military history, army -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document - History Article, A History of Christ Church Mitcham, 1988
From Till collectionTHE TILL COLLECTION SIGNIFICANCE STATEMENT|The significance of the Alwyn Till Collection is that Alwyn was born in Mitcham in 1921. He attended Mitcham Primary School and Box Hill Boys High School. He served his Community mainly through his activities within the Christ Church Anglican Church Mitcham. He joined the Royal Australian Airforce in World War II in September 1939. He trained as a Pilot in Australia and Canada, was posted to England and saw action in Europe. He was shot down over France and rescued by and then joined the French Resistance and while fighting with them was fatally shot. A Baron fighting with him wrote to his mother to inform her of his death.|Alwyn's parents were Evaleen Victoria Till (nee Maggs) and Sydney Norman Till who first lived in Creek Road Mitcham, before moving to 573 Whitehorse Road Mitcham. His father served in World War I where his eyesight was damaged and he was taught by the then Blind Institute in suitcase making of which we have two examples in this collection. He died in 1931. Alwyn took over responsibility for his mother and sister Alison. We can understand how devastated his mother and sister would have been at the news of Alwyn's feeling that he must serve his country in World War 11.|His letters home were so precious to them that they carefully kept all his correspondence, notices of death and condolences from friends. After Alison's death in 2007 her relation Joan Walker transcribed each of Alwyn's letters home into two bound volumes. The executors, Joan Walker and Anne Drew deposited the original letters with the Whitehorse Historical Society. Due to their significance as historical documents of one serviceman's complete correspondence with his family the Whitehorse Historical Society Committee after consultation with the donors deposited the original letters with the State Library of Victoria. The Whitehorse Historical Society retains the copies.|Alison and her mother kept many family memorabilia and personal items which make up this significant collection as they show how people lived, worked and served in the local community and municipality.|This collection represents the love and devotion of the women to their families during the course of two world wars. The father was disabled as a result of World War 1 and died an early death and a son who thereafter took on the responsibility as head of the family at an early age. This young handsome charismatic son served his community in peace time and gave his life in World War 11. This mother and sister were devoted to his memory.Soft cover Book entitled 'A History of Christ Church Mitcham'. Black writing on white background with Picture of the church.books, religion -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Medal - Military Medals, World War medals WW1 and WW2, 1919 1946
Issued to Defence personnel for service during world war I and II1. Green felt covered board with 6 medals to the Father Boleslas Slaweski (Staff Sgt ,Warrant Officer)and Son Bernard Bruce Slaweski and son 2 1914 -1915 star Bronze medal with 4 stars with crown on top star, ribbon has red white and blue colours merged at edges. Medal has crossed swords and laurel wreath Engraved on rear 7637 S/Sgt B Slaweski 1/6 Hosp. A. I. F. 3 British War medal circular medal of Silver Words on obverse GEORGIUS V BRITT OMN REX ET IND EMP AROUND THE HEAD OF KING GEORGE V Reverse has a figure of St. George mounted on a horse with a short sword in one hand, the other raised in victory. The horse tramples on the figures of death the Prussian eagle and skull and crossbones in the background are ocean waves The years 1914 1918 are embossed on the sides Around the edge is 7637 W O 1 B Slaweski A.M.C. A.I.F. Ribbon is dark blue, black, white,orange, white, black and dark blue 3. Victory medal Bronze medal with winged victory figure on obverse with The great war fro civilisation 1914 1918 non the reverse Ribbon is watered from a central red stripe through yellow green blue and purple 4 War medal 1939- 1945 Medal is round cupro nickel obverse shows head of King George 6th with circular inscription G.B>R> REXETINDIAE IMP GEORGIVS VI Reverse has a lion standing on a dragon the top shows the dates 1939- 1945 Ribbon is narrow red central strip with radiating stripes of white (narrow) and blue and red|5 Australian Service medal 1939 - 1945 Nickel silver medal with crowned effigy of King George VI on the obverse Reverse has Australian Coat of Arms placed centrally surrounded by the words The Australian Service Medal 1939- 1945 Ribbon has wide Khaki central stripe flanked by two narrow red stripes and one of dark blue (navy) and one of light blue. (Air Force)|6. Australian Service medal 1945 -1975 Reverse has Federation star with name B B Slaweski R 38254 Ribbon Central yellow stripe with green flanked by navy blue Khaki and light blue stripes Medal has clasps PNG and FESR (Far East Strategic Reserve)|7 Small Clasps (For miniature medals )PNG and FESR Photo on back of Board Father and son Slaweski 8 Letter 2/2/1999 addressed to Mitcham RSL with details of Boreslas and Kevin Slaweski. 9 Letter dated 11/2/1999 to Mitcham RSL regarding PNG clasp.B Slaweski B B Slaweskimilitary history, army -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
Book, The Great War-The Standard History Of The All Europe Conflict, 1919
Volumes 1-13, missing volume 7. Maroon cover with black engraved writing and scrollwork. -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Sign - Blackboard - WW1 A.I.F
The Blackboard used to hang outside Officer's tent and write daily orders, World War 1, WW1.Black framed blackboard surmounted by AIF crest.france, world war 1, mitcham rsl, australian infantry force, military history, australian army -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Postcard, Murray Views, 1965
Black and white postcard taken from a jetty on Cunninghame Arm, Lakes Entrance, showing Esplanade from Bellevue Guest House to Prince Regent Theatre and six of the World War 1 memorial cypress trees. Yacht at jetty in foreground. Lakes Entrance VictoriaEntrance from Jetty, Lakes Entrance, Victoriawaterfront, fishing industry, boats and boating, jetties -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Photograph, 1999
Fundraisng for the hall by the community started at the end of World War 1 taking 46 years for the hall to be completed and officially opened in January 1962.Colour photograph of the Lake Tyers Beach Road Memorial Hall, showing a flat-roofed hardiplank small building. Main entry in centre of front, small window on each side on each side, narrow gardens on each side of entry enclosed with bollard and chain fence. Toorloo Arm Primary School in background. Toorloo Arm Victoriahouses -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Photograph, LERHS, 1999
Second copy taken 2008 shows changed colour scheme of exterior, decking with handrail added, shrubs established. Situated at rear of Tourist Information Centre, at no. 1 Esplanade.Colour photograph of the Lakes Entrance Historical Society's History Centre, Marine Parade. Photogrpaph shows building on site, soon after removal from Johnsonville school gound in 1999. Lakes Entrance Victoriaworld war 1914-1918, memorials, room display -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Photograph, 1992
Men identified as Ron Wood, and Buzzy Eaton, article appeared in L P Newspaper, page 1, 12 March 1992.Black and white photograph of two men holding contents of time capsule found during removal and relocation of WW1 Memorial, from foreshore on Esplanade, to Marine Parade, Lakes Entrance, Victoria.world war 1914-1918, memorials -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Photograph, 1992
Article appeared in Lakes Post Newspaper page 1, 12 March 1992, names of men unknown.Black and white photograph two workmen with rope and slings to move the WW1 Memorial, from foreshore on Esplanade to new site at Marine Parade, Lakes Entrance, Victoria.world war 1914-1918, world war 1939 - 1945, memorials -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Photograph, 1915 c
Also a damaged sepia toned copy of photograph 04882.1 8 x 5.5 cm. Photo appears to have been taken in a garden. Vere Baylis died of wounds 22 October 1918Black and white photograph of WW1 soldier Vere Neville Baylis 22304 7th FA Brigade who joined up 1 September 1915 Gippsland Victoriaworld war 1914-1918 -
Light Horse & Field Artillery Museum
Mules hoof, World War One
Souvenired from Gallipoli.This item’s history is linked to the Gallipoli campaign and is deemed rare due to the uniqueness of the item and lack other comparitive examples.Mules hoof with hand made shoe and nails souvenired from Gallipoli. Item could be from either Turkish or British forces.Stamps at centre front near coronet band.dardanelles, hoof, horse shoe, gallipoli, great war, mule, pack transport, the great war, world war 1, world war one, ww1, wwi -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Postcard
Also a colour photograph of Honour Board at Lake Entrance State School bearing TJ Tommy Moores's name 04894.1Black and white postcard of grave of WW 1 soldier Tommy Moore 1579 22nd Btn 2nd AFA who died 5 November 1916 in Bernafay Wood British Cemetery Montauban Picardie Franceworld war 1914-1918 aif -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Photograph, 2002
Colour photograph group of people on foreshore inspecting the plaque, following the unveiling of the World War 1 memorial sculptures plaque. Lakes Entrance Victoriamemorials, world war 1914-1918 -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Photograph, 2002
Colour photograph of group of people standing around on foreshore following the unveiling of the World War 1 memorial sculpures plaque. Lakes Entrance Victoriamemorials, world war 1914-1918 -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Photograph, 2002
Colour photograph group of people, TAFE students, visitors, standing along the foreshore, fishing boats in background, following the unveiling of the War World 1 sculptures memorial plaque. Lakes Entrance Victoriaschools -
Ballarat RSL Sub-Branch Inc.
Information sheets x 5
This object relates to Albury NEAL. He was born on 1/01/1893 in Ballarat, VIC. Albury served in the AIF (1885) enlisting on, 26/02/1916 in Ballarat, VIC before being discharged from duties with the 39 BATTN as a Army Non-Commissioned Private (PTE) on 11/03/1919. His next of kin is Albury NEAL. Gladys Neal was awarded the Australia Service Medal 1939-1946 and War Medal 1939-1945. Albury NEAL was not a prisoner of war.Print outs on history of Albury NEALfirst world war (ww1), 1914 - 1918, literature, ballarat rsl, ballarat -
Ballarat RSL Sub-Branch Inc.
Photograph board - Framed Burma Railway, "Ballarat Connection"
4 x photos two of WW2 era forced labours, two photos 1 of old rail engine and 1 of current train on old rail cutting. 1 x piece of sleeper and rail line spike.Brief history of Alex Bell of Ballarat. Donation plague from Selkirk Group of Comsecond world war (ww2), 1939 - 1945, photo/pictures, ballarat rsl, ballarat -
Melbourne Legacy
Book, AUSTRALIA'S RECORD, c.1920
Pictorial and written record of Australian generals in World War 1. From Trove it is 'Record of the Australian Imperial Force in the Great War 4th August 1914 - 28th June 1919' by J.W. Sanders. Published in approximate 1920. More details to be added. TBA and check locationShows British and Foreign honours bestowed on generals, and commands held in the Australian Army during World War 1.A bound green ledger of Australia's generals in the first world war.Title printed in capital letters and underlined with an arc, gold lettering. Badge of the Rising Sun and inscription underneath badge (AUSTRALIAN COMMONWEALTH MILITARY FORCES) printed in gold lettering.world war one, australian imperial force, history -
Melbourne Legacy
Book - Book, History, Legacy Club Melbourne, History for the Years 1932-1944 Part 1, "Legacy Develops", by Legatee C.B.W. Smith
For those interested in the history of Melbourne Legacy this book is a must read. Filled full of larger than life characters and the good will of many volunteers and benefactors of Legacy. The book should be read in conjunction with Part Two (item 00365). These type written sheets were set in order and put together by some members of The Advisory, History And Tradition Committee (Melbourne Legacy).Significant in that this is a scholarly attempt at recording the early history (1932-1944) of Melbourne Legacy. These were the years of the Great Depression and World War 2, hence shortages of all manner of things. Rectangular in shape, navy blue hardback cover, title printed in gold lettering on front cover and spine. Cover, thick cardboard, pages paper. Envelope adhered to flyleaf containing two typed letters (pinned together) and a report. Letter 1; written 15/2/1940 by C.B.W.Smith, Esq., to A.N. Kemsley, Esq. Letter 2; reply written 27/2/1940, a reply by A.N. Kemsley Esq to C.B.W.Smith Esq. Report, re History of Melbourne Legacy Club, written /11/1937 to J.H.B. Armstrong. Chapters numbered in handwritten ink in Roman numerals, chapters also divided by thin yellow cardboard. Various notations, handwritten in pencil and ink throughout the book.Title on cover and spine printed in gold lettering. Report(3/11/1937) initialled by Cyril Smith. Letter 1, signed Cyril (Cyril Smith). Letter 2, not signed.history, founding legatee -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - ANZAC COLLECTION: NEWSPAPER CLIPPING RE ENLISTMENT FOR WWI, 2nd August, 2014
Newspaper clipping Bendigo Advertiser Saturday August 2 2014.Articles of friends who enlisted for WWI together. Private George Every, son of W. H. Every enlisted in July 1915, and sailed for Egypt in January 1916, and his imminent return home wounded. Private S. H. R. Elliott No. 782, K.I.A. April 25 1915, aged 28 years. Son of the late Mr. & Mrs George Elliott of Peg leg Road Eaglehawk, enlisted in August 1914 and embarked from Melbourne. N. S. Draper enlisted at the same time. Sydney Elliott was a member of the Eaglehawk Fire Brigade, Rifle club and was chosen to do sniping duty. G. Of the Loyal Catherine lodge, M.U., Odd fellows band , Comrade's class connected with the Eaglehawk West Methodist Sunday School, Church Choir ,Lawn party , and the swastika club, esteem of the Eaglehawk mechanics institute, Foundry man at the Austral Drill foundry at Eaglehawk. He had one sister, Mrs W. Graham, of Peg leg Road and five brothers - Messrs George & Abe, Bootmakers of Eaglehawk, Fred of Vine Street Bendigo, William of Farnsworth Street Eaglehawk,Stanley of Eaglehawk, and well know in musical circles and as choirmaster at St. Pauls Church Bendigo.military, world war 1, bendigo soldiers -
Queenscliffe Maritime Museum
Document - Ticket, Steamship
Ticket was used in 1931 and kept in storage by a member of the Edina's crew. The SS Edina was the most famous steamer in Australia and underwent a number of changes and refits during its lifetime. It had an unchallenged record of strandings and collisions with other vessels and of escaping serious damage itself. The vessels City of Melbourne, Courier, Manawatu, Excelsior (twice), Hovell, Batman, all suffered. When Edina was retired in 1938 it was the world's oldest working steamer and had travelled more than 1 million km. She was finally broken up by George Seelf on the banks of the Maribyrnong in 1957.The SS Edina was an iconic and affectionately regarded part of Port Phillips maritime history and culture. It is historically significant for being internationally famous as the worlds oldest working screw steamship between 1912 and 1938. Its career was varied and interesting and it is considered significant for its involvement in the Crimean War, US Civil War, NZ gold rushes, and locally for its career as a western district steamship and Bay steamer. The site is archaeologically significant as the only remnant of the hull of the vessel and as part of the Maribyrnong riverine landscape situated amongst the remnants of shipbuilding slipways, Footscray wharves, S781 UnidentifiedClipped and used steamship tickets [the children's tickets are an adult ticket cut in half diagonally] - Melbourne to PortarlingtonAustralian Steamships Pty Ltd, Howard Smith Ltd, managing agentsticket, steam screw vessels, ss edina, port phillip, bay steamers -
Kyneton RSL Sub Branch
WW1 Medals
Pte Simmons was born in Kyneton. Died at the battle of Fromelles, July 1916.Fromelles. The battle of Fromelles on 19 July 1916 was a bloody initiation for Australian soldiers to warfare on the Western Front. Soldiers of the newly arrived 5th Australian Division, together with the British 61st Division, were ordered to attack strongly fortified German front line positions near the Aubers Ridge in French Flanders. The attack was intended as a feint to hold German reserves from moving south to the Somme where a large Allied offensive had begun on 1 July. The feint was a disastrous failure. Australian and British soldiers assaulted over open ground in broad daylight and under direct observation and heavy fire from the German lines. Over 5,500 Australians became casualties. Almost 2,000 of them were killed in action or died of wounds and some 400 were captured. This is believed to be the greatest loss by a single division in 24 hours during the entire First World War. Some consider Fromelles the most tragic event in Australia’s history. www.awm.gov.au/articles/encyclopedia/fromelles Two WW1 War service medals with ribbons in a white presentation case. With black clothe lining. On the rim of each medal is: 4899Pte N T Simmons 59 Bn AIF The medals are labelled British War Medal and Allied Victory Medal 1914- 1918. On the inside of the lid is card inscribed: Posthumus award to 4899 Pte N T Simmons 59 Bn AIF. ww1 medals, british war medal, allied victory medal 1914- 1918, n t simmons, fromelles -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - GOLDEN SQUARE LAUREL STREET P.S. COLLECTION: WORKERS GUILD CERTIFICATE, 11th July, 1944
Photocopy of coloured 'Young Workers Patriotic Guild Certificate'. Certifying that during the Second World War Shirley Lee, a pupil at Golden square school No 1189, qualified as an effective member by raising £1 for War Relief objectives. Dated 11th July, 1944.bendigo, institutions, golden square primary school -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Uniform - WW1 BUTTONS, 1915
Attached to card 1 brass 5 pointed star & 1 brass button showing a crest with lion & unicorn. Card has notations reading, this star was taken from a dead Turk by Trooper Lockie of 4th LH on 9th July 1915 & this button was taken from a English soldier who was killed in Gall in 1915. Sgt F A Oneill.military, world war 1, buttons -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - HILDA HILL COLLECTION: THE SOCIALIST SIXTH OF THE WORLD, 1939-1945
Hilda Hill Collection. Book The Socialist Sixth of the World (Abridged Version) Author The Very Reverend Hewlett Johnson Dean of Canterbury. Price £1.The Worker Trustees, 238 Castlereagh St., Sydney. Published by Australian Friends of the Soviet Union 247 Castlereagh Street, Sydney.event, war, world war 2 socialism, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/hewlett_johnson -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - GOLDEN SQUARE PRIMARY SCHOOL 1189: HONOUR BOOK
Hardcover book, , on front in gold print ' Honour book Golden Square School, World Wars 1 and 2. Presented by the School Mothers' Club and Mens' Committee' Contains names of students who enlisted ( some not listed ? ) Entries written in black calligraphy.education, primary, golden square laurel st p.s. -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - ANZAC COLLECTION: OUR LIVERPOOL BOYS
Book produced by Liverpool Council 'Our Liverpool Boys' telling the story of local people who enlisted in World War 1. 2 copies.Cumberland Argusmilitary, world war 1, our liverpool boys booklet -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Container - ANZAC COLLECTION: BISCUIT TIN, 27th January, 2017
Silver and black biscuit tin, red poppies printed on tin. On bottom ' proudly supporting the RSL' On base 'the only ANZAC biscuit endorsed by the RSL' Biscuits produced by Modern Baking Pty ltd. 140 Northcorp BLVD, Broadmeadows, Victoria. 3047. Inside tin: booklet detailing tins produced for commemoration of World War 1.Modern Baking Pty Ltd., Broadmeadows.military, world war 1, anzac biscuit tin