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Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Photograph - Photos of Bendigo
... . King George Memorial Conservatory Gardens, Bendigo - statue.... King George Memorial Conservatory Gardens, Bendigo - statue ...Collection of nine photographs of iconic Bendigo locations. Cards are hand coloured and written on bottom of each is the name of the image and number of the photo. Photos are: 1. Alexandra Fountain Bendigo, looking up Mitchell Street towards Railway Station, behind Fountain. 2. Town Hall Bendigo. 3. The Conservatory Gardens, Bendigo with Law Courts in background. 4. The Swimming Pool, Bendigo commonly called the Municipal Baths. 5. View Point from Mitchell Street, Bendigo - Alexandra Fountain in foreground, 1930's vehicle on left hand side of image. 8. Queen Victoria Gardens, Bendigo - Queen Victoria statue in foreground. 9. King George Memorial Conservatory Gardens, Bendigo - statue of King George in middle of image, palm trees on left hand side. 10. Queen Victoria Gardens, Bendigo, looking up Pall Mall, Baby Health Centre on left hand side. bendigo, law courts, conservatory gardens, queen victoria, prince edward, alexandra fountain, mitchell street, view street -
Wangaratta RSL Sub BranchPoster - Framed Poster, C1915
... I recruiting poster Includes photographs of King George V... I recruiting poster Includes photographs of King George V ...Map of the Dardanelles Strait, Turkey, used as a World War I recruiting poster Includes photographs of King George V; Major-General Sir W.T. Bridges; Brigadier General G.D. Legge; General Sir Ian Hamilton; and Lieut-General Sir William Birdwood and list of Australian Commonwealth Brigade CommandersPosters were used for various government propaganda campaigns over the course of World War I, most significantly to encourage enlistment, but also to raise money for war charities, to encourage saving and frugality and to rally the home front.Timber framed poster of map of Dardanelle Peninsula featuring soldier holding rifleIn top margin: "Rally round the flag, boys!" In lower margin: "Your King and country needs you!" ww1, recruiting poster -
Shepparton RSL Sub BranchUniform, Dress, C. 1940s
... with the King George V crown on top. Stamped motif reads “[broad arrow...” below an embossed image of Australia with the King George V ...This dress belonged to Dorothy May Mortlock (VF518245), who served as a Sapper with the Australian Women’s Army Service from 27 July 1945 to 1 August 1946.Light brown coloured woven cotton dress with button-up front secured by 6 metal buttons. Dress constructed of a skirt element attached to a short sleeve shirt-style torso section, a hook and eye sits on interior of two sections to fasten left and right sides together. One square topstitched pocket on the left chest and two angled hip pockets on front. Fabric belt with metal buckle held in place by fabric loops on both left and right side. Fabric epaulette passes through loop on both left and right side and secured with metal button. Two loops on interior left and right shoulders, left loop with inscription; woven label stitched to interior left side underneath which is a stamped motif.Ink inscription on interior loop difficult to read, “VF518245” and 5-6 indiscernible characters. Button reads “AUSTRALIAN MILITARY FORCES” below an embossed image of Australia with the King George V crown on top. Stamped motif reads “[broad arrow]/S.D.”women, wwii, world war two, second world war, australian womens army service, awas -
Mont De LanceyDomestic object - Whisky Bottle, Diageo, Unknown
... , By appointment purveyors of Scotch Whisky to the late King George VI... of Scotch Whisky to the late King George VI specially selected ...Haigh is a brand of Scotch Whisky, originally manufactured by Diageo in Scotland for John Haig and Co since the early 1720's.A clear glass squat Old Blended Scotch Whisky bottle with thin black wire wrapped around it for decoration. It has a white Haigh's label printed on one side. A torn paper label has the maunfacturer details and a signature emblem. There is no stopper.'Haigh's' printed in large white lettering on one side of the bottle. The paper label has, 'Old Blended Scotch Whisky, By appointment purveyors of Scotch Whisky to the late King George VI specially selected and prepared.' On the bottom 'Haigh's RA660 13 UGB'containers, whisky bottles, glass -
Bendigo Military MuseumCertificate - HONOURABLY DISCHARGED WW1, Post 1918
... ” Underneath handwritten signature: “King George R J” In black print... handwritten signature: “King George R J” In black print bottom LHS ...Archibald Smith Johnson. It appears that he initially enlisted on 16.7.1915 and was posted as a GNR in Divisional Ammunition Column based at Albert Park Depot. He was discharged Medically unfit on 10.12.1915 with Defective Vision. He re enlisted on 17.2.1916 No 4595 in 11th Reo’s 24th Bn, embark for England 21.3.1916, hospital 11.7.1916 NYD, rejoin unit 2.8.1916, embark for France 16.9.1916, hospital 6.10.1916 with Chronic bronchitis, rejoin unit 17.11.1916, hospital 20.11.1916 Influenza, rejoin unit 25.12.1916, hospital 8.1.1917 Influenza, rejoin unit 12.2.1917, hospital 5.3.1917 with Scabies then classed as well with Influenza & Impetigo, rejoin unit 28.3.1917, hospital 8.8.1917 with Trachoma, return to Australia 1.11.1917 with Trachomia left Eye, discharged MU 15.2.1918.Certificate, red decorative border with Britannica seated RHS & 2 soldiers presenting arms LHS. Certificate for service with honour is for A S JOHNSTON AIF. Certificate printed on fawn cardboard backing.Handwritten bottom right corner: “A S Johnson Australian Imperial Force” Underneath in print: “Served with honour and was disabled in the Great War. Honourably discharged on 15.2.18” Underneath handwritten signature: “King George R J” In black print bottom LHS: “V4477”certificate, disabled, distinction, great war -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Medal - GEORGE V CORONATION MEDALLION, 1911
... dress with the inscription 'KING GEORGE V QUEEN MARY' Box 625.... dress with the inscription 'KING GEORGE V QUEEN MARY' Box 625 ...George V Coronation Medallion: Inner circle has coat of arms with two ladies leaning on a banner with kangaroo holding a crown on top of banner with an inscription above VICTORIA. Underneath inscribed in a ribbon is 'PEACE & PROSPERITY' Outer circle inscribed 'TO COMMEMORATE THEIR MAJESTIES CORONATION JUNE 22 * 1911' One the back is a picture of the King and Queen in ceremonial dress with the inscription 'KING GEORGE V QUEEN MARY' Box 625.numismatics, medals - commemorative, george v coronation. commemorative medal. -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Document - MCCOLL, RANKIN AND STANISTREET COLLECTION: CENTRAL NAPOLEON GOLD MINING CO. N.L, 15th August 1950
... of Central Napoleon Gold Mining Co N.L & King George VI, Map... Co N.L & King George VI, Map: No 11272 Mining District ...Document: Gold Mining Lease Crown Land No 11272 Bendigo, entered in the register book Vol 331 Fol 36450, embossed seals of Central Napoleon Gold Mining Co N.L & King George VI, Map: No 11272 Mining District of Bendigo, Parish of Sandhurst, County of Bendigo, shows the minerunning between Harvey & Inglis Streets and crossing Empire and Sparrowhawk Roads and running a good distance beyond Sparrowhawk Rd.organization, business, industrial - mining, mccoll rankin & stanistreet, mining, gold mining, central napoleon -
South Gippsland Shire CouncilCertificate, Framed, Roll of Honour, 1914
... is decorated with coloured flowers and flags and the images of King... is decorated with coloured flowers and flags and the images of King ...World War I. Roll of Honour. Independant Order of the Rechabites. Framed coloured certificate set in brown wood frame. The certificate lists the members of the Supplejack Tent No.401 Dumbalk who have volunteered for "Active Service in response to the Empire's Call." Names handwritten in black ink. The border is decorated with coloured flowers and flags and the images of King George V, the Minister for Defence and the first Australian soldier to win a VC. -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Document - BENDIGO LINK TO SANDHURST MILITARY ACADEMY, 1990
... of the College by King George 2 in 1741. Also included is a two page list... Sandhurst and 250 years since the foundation of the College by King ...Media Release. Four page media release about the link between Bendigo and the Royal Military College, Sandhurst UK. 1991 celebrates 100 years since the name Bendigo was changed back from Sandhurst and 250 years since the foundation of the College by King George 2 in 1741. Also included is a two page list of anniversary items project items for the period 4 May to 12 May 1991.John Jenningsdocument, newspaper, bendigo theme, royal military college sandhurst, bendigo, anniversary project, john jennings -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Newspaper - JENNY FOLEY COLLECTION: ROYAL VISIT
... The Prince of Wales, later King George 5th, visited Bendigo...The Prince of Wales, later King George 5th, visited Bendigo ...The Prince of Wales, later King George 5th, visited Bendigo on June 4th 1920. His entourage included Prime Minister Billy Hughes, Lord Claude Hamilton, Rear Admiral Sir Lionel Halsey, Lord Louis Mountbatten and Mr Barnes MLA, Minister of Mines. The Unity Mine was situated in Garden Gully, Ironbark.Bendigo Advertiser '' The way we were'' from 2002. Royal visit: this picture was supplied by Jenny Clutterbuck and Ken Pata. They say it came from a photo album belonging to the late Myra Teasdale of Golden Square, and is titled 'Visit of H.R.H. Prine of Wales to Bendigo; down Unity Mine, June 1920. the clip is in a folder.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Ephemera - IAN DYETT COLLECTION: Ticket
... time in Melbourne. On 9 May, HRH The Duke of York (later King... time in Melbourne. On 9 May, HRH The Duke of York (later King ...On 24 March 1927 the federal Parliament met for the last time in Melbourne. On 9 May, HRH The Duke of York (later King George VI) opened the new federal Parliament House in Canberra Parliamentarians, dignitaries and guests assembled in the Senate where the Duke of York delivered a ‘brief but eloquent speech’ and a message of goodwill from the King.A light brown coloured card with black printing - ROYAL VISIT TO CANBERRA, MAY, 1927 Name G. J. C. Dyett Esq Your Seat in Senate Chamber is in Block................... (see back for diagram) Diagonal red writing between two red lines - SENATE CHAMBER. Aplan of the Senate Chamber is on the backbendigo, g. j. c. dyett, opening parliament house -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub BranchDefence Medal, Circa 1945
... Obverse shows King George 6th facing left. Inscribed... Dandenong melbourne Obverse shows King George 6th facing left ...1939 - 1945 Defence Medal complete with red /green and black striped ribbon.Obverse shows King George 6th facing left. Inscribed Georgivs VI D: G; Br. OMN:Rex F: D: Ind: Imp. Reverse shows 2 standing lions with crown between with dates 1939 and 1945 and below inscription THE DEFENCE MEDAL. -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub BranchMedal - British War Medal, WWI 1914 - 1920. No ribbon
... Obverse depicts an effigy of King George the 5th. Reverse... 1917. Obverse depicts an effigy of King George the 5th. Reverse ...Alan Eglinton Eckford joined the Australian Military Service on the 14th October 1915. He saw service in France during the European campaign. He was killed in action on the 14th December 1917.Circular Medal. (no ribbon). Obverse depicts an effigy of King George the 5th. Reverse has an image of St. George on horseback trampling the eagle shield of the Central Powers, a skull and cross-bones, the emblem of death. Service # 4407 Pte. A.L.Eckford 24 BN.A.I.F. are inscribed around edge of medal. -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub BranchMedal - The Defence Medal 1939-1945, 1945+
... Obverse shows King George 6th facing left. Inscribed...Obverse shows King George 6th facing left. Inscribed ...The Defence Medal 1939-1945 ribbon attachment fitted.Obverse shows King George 6th facing left. Inscribed Georgivs VI D: G; Br. OMN:Rex F: D: Ind: Imp. Reverse shows 2 standing lions with crown between with dates 1939 and 1945 and below inscription THE DEFENCE MEDAL. -
Geelong RSL Sub BranchPhotograph - James E Newland VC, Early 21st Century
... King George V.... Majesty King George V. James E Newland VC was born in Highton ...James E Newland VC was born in Highton, Victoria and served in the AIF during the Boar War, WW1 and WW2. James E Newland was awarded the VC in April 1917 'for most conspicuous bravery and devotion to duty, in the face of heavy odds, on three separate occasions.' James E Newland was presented his award by His Majesty King George V.James E Newland VC was born in Highton, Victoria and served with the AIF for over 40 years and obtained the highest honour that can be bestowed for bravery. James enlisted in the Australia Army as a Private and on discharge held the rank of Lt Col. A black and white photograph, oblong, James E Newland in Military Uniform on paper.newland, boer war, ww1, ww2, geeloing rsl, vc -
Wangaratta RSL Sub BranchPlaque - Memorial
... Palace signed by King George V sent to the family George William... Buckingham Palace signed by King George V sent to the family George ...Memorial plaque and Letter of condolence from Buckingham Palace signed by King George V sent to the family George William PAGE - born 20/5/1900. He served with the RAN aboard HMAS Tingira a training ship for boys during the First World War. He died by accidental drowning in Sydney on 16/3/1919. Service No 6790George William PAGE served with the RAN aboard HMAS Tingira a training ship for boys during the First World War. On 16/3/1919 he died by accidental drowning. In 1911 Sobraon was purchased by the Commonwealth Government for £15,000 and fitted out as a boy’s training ship at Mort’s Dock Balmain. The name chosen for her was an aboriginal word meaning ‘open sea’ and she was commissioned into the RAN as HMAS Tingira on 25 April 1912. On 1 June 1912 the first batch of 37 boys recruited from New South Wales joined Tingira. Drafts from other states quickly followed, completing the first intake of 100. Entry was limited to boys between the ages of 14½ and 16 years who were bound to serve for seven years following their 18th birthday.Round metal plaque and letter with red crest mounted on rectangular timber board."HE DIED FOR FREEDOM AND HONOUR" GEORGE WILLIAM PAGEgeorge william page, memorial plaque, royal australian navy -
Orbost & District Historical Societymedal, from July 26 1919
... A circular silver medal with a bare-headed King George V... with a bare-headed King George V facing left and GEORGIVS V ...This medal was approved in 1919 for issue to officers and men of British and Imperial forces who served between 5 August 1914 and 11 November 1918. This medal gives an insight into the human element of World War 1 ensuring that those who were part of the Orbost community and died while playing a vital role during this time are remembered.A circular silver medal with a bare-headed King George V facing left and GEORGIVS V BRITT:OMN:REX ET IND:IMP: on one side and on the other is a naked St George, on horseback armed with a short sword. It has the dates 1914 and 1918 on either side. The ribbon has a wide central watered stripe of orange and two narrow white stripes on either side, two black pin-stripes and two outer stripes of blue.medal ww1 military -
Federation University Historical CollectionDocument - Correspondence, Ballarat School of Mines Principal's Monthly Report, 1913, 1914-1915
... George King... Workshops Ponsonby Carew-Smyth P.V. Calland George King Gordon ...Typed foolscap pages. .4) Report by Donald Clark, Chief Inspector of Technical Schools, October 1914.charles fenner, herbert h. smith, h.h. smith, ballarat school of mines museum, w.h. middleton, king, j.n. king, andrew peacock, new trade workshops, ponsonby carew-smyth, p.v. calland, george king, gordon college, donald clark, mckissock, a.m. lilburne, battery, d. mullins, frank king, museum, trade board report, t.r. gordon, blacksmithing, j.m. sutherland, terl-mechanics, electrical wiring, telegraphy, t. williams, e.j mconnon, w.h. steane, r. cutter, wright, students' club room, drwssmaking, art metalwork, signwriting, photo-colouring, ralph williams, mathematics, l.j. middleton, c. mcpherson, w.j. paterson, r.w. richards, dick richards, h.w. malin, r.v. maddison -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Document - GEORGE LANSELL: THE QUARTZ KING
... GEORGE LANSELL: THE QUARTZ KING... PERSON Individual george lansell The Quartz King William Lansell ...Geo. (George) Lansell - ''a few facts''. Five handwritten pages written by A Richardson, VP of Bendigo Branch, Royal Historical Society. Some reference to Fortuna. Photostat copy of this documentA. Richardsonperson, individual, george lansell, the quartz king, william lansell, george lansell, thomas lansell, geo lansell. -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps MuseumBook, The Dunera Tapes, 1990
... Horst Jacobs Ernie Katz Walter Kaufmann Jimmy King Heinz ...Printed on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the arrival in Australia. Interviews with 69 of the original Dunera men and their families done by 15 Hay students from Hay War Memorial School.Light blue covered folio side bound in black. Contains 70 pages of printed text and photos. Black and white picture on cover. Title in black ink above picture. Black taped spine.The Dunera Tapes Conversations on a Windy Day in Hayhay internment camp, 50th anniversary of dunera arrival, hay war memorial school, internment camp interviews, peter alsberg, paul altmann, max arnott, herbert barber, michael brent, gerald cunningham, peter danziger, reinhold eckfield, peter feistmann, adi felder, henry felder, john fletcher, werner frank, fred freitag, ernest green, john gresham, dennis goodman, frank heymann, horst jacobs, ernie katz, walter kaufmann, jimmy king, heinz kuehlenthal, george lederer, kurt leiser, kurt lewinski, hans loewe, franz menzel, rudi meth, albert meyer, martin moore, fred parkinson, fred reich, howard rickenberg, ernest rodeck, max rubinsohn, fren schonbach, ernest schonfeld, henry seaman, martin shelton, mike sondheim, ralph stern, george strauss, henry teltscher, roy thalheimer, herbert treidel, harry unger, fred warschauer, harold weinberg, mendel weisser, victor wieselmann, walter weyl, ernst wolf, christoph wolkenstein, oswald wolkenstein -
Glen Eira Historical SocietyArticle - St Peter's Catholic Church, Bentleigh East
... MR King Richard King John Keys George O’ Shanassy John Keys ...Included In The File is A Newspaper Clipping From The Age Newspaper, Dated Sat 09/11/1974 On The Opening Written By Stuart Sayers. The Article Mentions A Brief History Of The Church & School Beginnings & The Opening Ceremony. There Are Two Copies Of The Living Harvest (One Without The Cover), The Book Gives A Detailed History Of St Peter's Catholic Church, Bentleigh East Written By W.T. Dobson And Published in 1974. From The First White Settlers, The Irish Exodus, And The Irish Catholic families, The School House And The History Of The Parish & Clergy Up To 1974.st peter's catholic church, niall patrick rev, emerald hill, bentleigh east, dobson w. t., yarra, moorabbin, heriot m. b., elsternwick, north road, quinn fred, bentleigh, centre road, kennedy james joseph, melbourne south, bignell road, kennedy market garden, oakleigh, st peter's parish, st james parish, the living harvest, catholic church, hibernian society, bavarian brass band, st peter's primary school, st james regional college, brighton catholic school, brighton – st kilda mission, niall patrick william fr, dendy henry, guiney john mr, king richard, king john, keys george, o’ shanassy john, keys robert, were jonathan b., o’ connell john fr, glass hugh mr, o’ farrell peter, brady peter, kennedy james, boland michael, mccormick francis, orrong road, little brighton, oakleigh, port phillip bay, east boundary road, north road, ormond, old dandenong road, mordialloc creek, moorabbin, springvale, no good damper road, kingstown, keysborough, bignell road, south road, heatherton, big brighton, gardenvale, elsternwick, brady road, jasper road, chesterville road, cochrane road, mcguinness road, h.a.c.b.s., school house, st patrick's church, brighton parish, denominational school, little brighton school, moorabbin catholic school, temporary chapel, st james regional college, sister of mercy, lanigans ball, east brighton public hall company ltd, east bentleigh hall, messrs. robert dunn & son, bavarian brass band, st joan of arc parish, east bentleigh parish, the sisters of our lady of sacred heart, the anchor club, mccormick cornelius, cochrane james, cochrane david, mcguinness margaret, cormick john, cahill james, quinn frederick, prendegast john patrick, naughton dennis, leary william, charlston john, carey matthew fr, gibbons patrick, kennedy joseph james, o’ sullivan tim fr, mckenna fred fr, casey william fr, browne joseph fr, crawford mal fr, hanrahan mr, gillon rose miss, sampson kate mrs, horan miss, coakley daniel fr, dillon kevin fr, whitehouse ray fr, mannix daniel dr, dobson william mr, gahan patrick, hallinan thomas, delaney john, fitzgerald patrick, st peter's catholic church -
Orbost & District Historical Societynewspaper, The Coronation, 1953
... of 25, upon the death of her father, King George VI, on 6... of 25, upon the death of her father, King George VI, on 6 ...This special edition was issued as a souvenir of the coronation of Queen Elizabeth 11. The coronation of Queen Elizabeth II as monarch of the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, the Union of South Africa, Pakistan, and Ceylon took place on 2 June 1953. Elizabeth ascended the throne at the age of 25, upon the death of her father, King George VI, on 6 February 1952.On the 2nd June 1953, the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II took place and the commonwealth countries, including Australia joined in the celebration. Saving an item dedicated to the royal family is typical of the general feeling of respect and admiration felt by the rural communities towards the British Royal Family, especially towards Queen Elizabeth II.A 64 pp Daily Mail souvenir edition titled, The coronation. It is b/w and cost one shilling. It traces the accession of Queen Elizabeth 11 to the coronation and afterwards.coronation royal-family elizabeth-11 -
Geelong RSL Sub BranchPhotograph - ANZAC Day 1990, 1990
... are wearing the Gallipoli Star. This decoration was approved by King... was approved by King George V to be awarded to Australian and New ...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 -
Geelong Naval and Maritime MuseumSouvenir, Model of Japanese Midget Submarine, 1942
... and King George's Fund For Sailors. It was sold as a souvenir... and King George's Fund For Sailors. It was sold as a souvenir ...Produced as a souvenir from the ballast of two Japanese Midget submarines sunk during attacks on Sydney Harbour in WWII. This souvenir was produced to raise funds for the RAN relief fund and King George's Fund For Sailors. It was sold as a souvenir as part of a touring exhibition around the country accompanying a composite midget submarine constructed of the two sunken vessels raised from Sydney Harbour.The souvenir submarine has tangible connections to the Japanese Midget Submarines sunk during attacks on Sydney Harbour in 1942. It is historically significant for its links to defending Australia and for its connections to tourism and fund raising relating to war time efforts.A small lead model submarine made from a 2 piece mould produced from the ballast of two submarines sunk during attacks on Sydney Harbour in 1942."Made from Ballast Jap Midget Sub" "Sunk in Sydney Harbour May 31 1942"wwii, imperial japanese navy, sydney harbour attack, midget submarine, souvenirs wwii, ran relief fund, king george's fund for sailors -
Lara RSL Sub BranchMedal - Bombardier G.S.Hunt 57473, 1914
... the daughter of the then King George V and Queen Mary. 189.1 Small card... of the then King George V and Queen Mary. 189.1 Small card with paper ...World War 1 Australian Bombardier with the Royal Field Artillery189 A brass gift box with an embossed hinging lid which was presented to WW1 sailors and soldiers for Christmas 1914. The gift was at the initiative of HRH The Princess Victoria Alexandra Alice Mary the daughter of the then King George V and Queen Mary. 189.1 Small card with paper insert 189.2 Three medals with coloured ribbons, one medal has a small metal badge attached. Items belonging to Bombardier G.S.Hunt, 57473 in the Royal Field Artillery, WW1.The lid is embossed with the bust of HRH Princess Mary in a wreath with the letter "M" to either side and the following words "IMPERIUM BRITANNICUM" and "CHRISTMAS 1914" and has the country names "FRANCE", "BELGIUM", "JAPAN", "RUSSIA", MONTENEGRO" and "SERVIA". 189.1 Front of card a crown with M underneath with 1915 under that. Inside Wreath with sword through it and the words With best wishes for a victorious new year from The Princess Mary and friends at home. 189.2 WW1 Campaign Medals / ribbons 1914-15 Star, British War Medal and Victory Medal.brass, hunt, g.s hunt, christmas, 1914, princess mary, bombadier, ww1, world war 1, army, royal field artillery, 1914 star, british war medal, victory medal -
Federation University Historical CollectionLetter, South Street Society to Ballarat School of Mines, 1911
... of King George V. he letter is signed by W.D. Hill (Secretary) .2... to celebrate the coronation of King George V. he letter is signed ...The Grand National Eisteddfod of Australasia, South Street Socitey was established in 1879, and incorporated in 1908. In 1911 the registered offices were located at the corner of Grenville Street and Little Bridge Streets.To letters to the Ballarat School of Mines on Grand National Eisteddfod of Australasia Letterhead (South Street Society) .1)Typed letter (Carbon) inviting the Council of the Ballarat School of Mines to a patriotic demonstration to be held at the Coliseum Ballarat on 22 June 1911 to celebrate the coronation of King George V. he letter is signed by W.D. Hill (Secretary) .2) handwritten letter requesting a tour of the Ballarat School of Mines by seven Queenslanders. The letter is signed by F. Coltman.1) written in black ink on lower right " MM 26/5/11" .2) written in red ink on top right "807"grand national eisteddfod, grand national eisteddfod of australasia, south street society, south street, f.m. coltman, coltman, w.d. hill, ballarat school of mines, coronation, george v -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumPhotograph - Black & White Photograph/s, 24/05/1974 12:00:00 AM
... by Colin Homes 27/3/2011. Colin notes no King George V statue... in the photograph. Donated by Colin Homes 27/3/2011. Colin notes no King ...Black and white (6 prints), digital prints, of Jelbart Engine Display, Sturt and Doveton Streets, 24/5/1924 with Harry Davies building in background, along with an ESCo tram and other street furniture. Many people in the photograph. Donated by Colin Homes 27/3/2011. Colin notes no King George V statue (1936) See the June 2010 issue of Fares Please! for an article written by Colin Holmes on Jelbart and the Ballarat roller.trams, tramways, jelbart, sturt st, exhibitions, esco -
Kew Historical Society IncBook, 150 Years: Australia 1888-1938, 1938
... Majesty King George VI. Foreword by J.A. Lyons, Prime Minister... of British settlement in Australia. Introduction by His Majesty King ...Large format book published for the 150th Anniversary of the birth of British settlement in Australia. Introduction by His Majesty King George VI. Foreword by J.A. Lyons, Prime Minister of Australia. Produced by Oswald L. Ziegler under the authority of Australia's 150th Anniversary Celebrations Council. Published by Simmons Ltd Sydney, 1938. Contributors Frank Hurley 1885-1962.; Oswald L Ziegler (Oswald Leopold), 1900-1984.; Australia's 150th Anniversary Celebrations Council. non-fictioncommemorative publications (1788-1938), frank hurley (photographer) -
Nhill Aviation Heritage CentreMemorabilia - RAAF ensign 1948 -1982
... . In December 1948 King George V1 proclaimed the new, uniquely... . In December 1948 King George V1 proclaimed the new, uniquely ...Prior to 1948 the RAAF used the British RAF flag . In December 1948 King George V1 proclaimed the new, uniquely Australian design to be used by the RAAF. It featured a smaller roundel with a slightly tilted southern cross and 7 pointer star, similar to the Australian Flag, on a sky blue background. This ensign was used until 1982 when the red dot in the roundelwas replaced by the image of a kangaroo. This flag was stored in the Nhill RSL Australian flag with sky blue background, with roundel in bottom RH corner. -
Geoffrey Kaye Museum of Anaesthetic HistoryDecorative object - Salt cellar, S & E Davenport, 1804
... King George III.... King George III. open cut work, salt cellar sterling silver s ...Dr. S.A. Mellick was a long standing member of the Faculty of Anaesthetists, Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (FARACS) and gifted this object to the Faculty at the end of his term in 1989. Dr. Mellick was the first Australian to have become President of the International Society for Cardiovascular Surgery. The provenance and date of the salt cellar is verified by the hallmarks at the base of the dish made in 1804 during the reign of Britain's King George III.Sterling silver open cut salt cellar with blue glass bowl insert, boat shaped, featuring four ball feet, beaded borders with pierced and engraved detailing to the sides.[stand] PRESENTED BY S.A. MELLICK / FARACS / JUNE 1989 [hallmark] S E D (indicates maker as S & E Davenport), Image of Lion (indicates sterling silver), I (Indicates made in 1804) Image of kings head (indicates made in London), image of Sovereign's Head (indicates duty mark) Three cursive initials on side of dish are difficult to recognize however may possibly be identified as J E Wopen cut work, salt cellar, sterling silver, s & e davenport, dr sam mellick, faracs, salt cellar
