Procession Main Street c1915 across Wimmera Street Intersection looking East towards Post Office.stawell soldiers ww1 streetscape

Main Street Stawell. Crowd Scene with Army WW1 Tank. 1919. In front of C.C. McDonald Tobacconist. E.J. Copley Post Office Hotel. stawell streetscape ww1

Original Rose Series Postcard Soldiers’ Memorial with Weighbridge and Coffee Palace formerly Castlemaine Hotel. The inscription on the memorial reads. "Erected by Girl's Remembrance League to the Honour of the Living and the Everlasting Glory of the dead, who fought in the Great War 1914-1919. Lest We Forget"Original Rose Series Post Card and three enlargements. Shows Soldiers Memorial, Weighbridge and Coffee Place, c.1940The Rose Series P. 12145 Soldiers Memorial, Stawell Vic.stawell ww1

Three soldiers January 1916. 21st Battalion A.I.F. Raymond Edward Membrey on right of photo with friends Perch Nash & Herb Godbear,Photographic post card of three W.W.1 soldiers in uniform.Written under photo print Percy Nash, Herb Godbear (friends) Raymond Edward Membrey. January 1916. 21st Battalion A.I.F. Written on the post card dated 10.12.15. Dear Tot & Lil. I owe you a letter but there not much news this time. We have been on weekend leave from yesterday at 12 o'clock till midnight tonight I am going up for a swim and then out to Harolds. Did M. J McKinnon come home in the hospital ship. It was hard luck that cake being shook by the dog. We went to poyts last night. We are going to Tugamah on New Year's Day. We have to meet another hospital ship tomorrow in the morning and play at Moonie Ponds in the afternoon. All the news this time. Raymondstawell ww1

Photograph of the War Memorial at Langensalza. The post card was sent by Ray Membrey from the P.O.W. camp 3.7.1917. Post card of War Memorial at Langensalza set in a grave site.Denkmal, den versiorbenen Gefangenen lm Larger Langensaiza Written on the back of the post card. "3 July 1917 I am doing well. Raymond addressed to Mrs. Membrey Skene St Stawell Victoria Australia." stawell ww1

Bandsman William Gray A. I. F. 1914 –1918 The Gray Family respected residents of StawellPortrait photograph of a World War 1 soldier in uniform on an oval shaped image on a post card.No 1301 Bandsman Wm. Gray, B. Company A.I.F. 39th Battalion 10th Infantry Brigade. On Active Service Abroad Grammond Gordon Studios, Stawell.stawell ww1

Unveiling of WW1 Honour Roll at Pleasant Creek Stawell Hospital 1919 Group of men in suites & nurses in uniform on steps of Pleasant Creek Hospital StawellPost Card Unveiling of Honour Roll at Stawell Hospital. The group consists of Nursing Staff. Drs. And Committee taken at the unveiling of honour Roll 1st row Nurse McLeod Sister Mc Lay Matron Wren Nurse Williams (c). 2nd A Gullan. 3rd. Nurse Healy & Witney 4th M Booth & M Wennerbom. The men are the Committee & Dr. Fox. hospital, ww1, medical, nursing

Black and white post card photograph of a group of men in World War 1 military uniforms, posing in front of a building in camp.On back of postcard: "William Collier left back row, going to 1919 war. Men recruited from Rutherglen"william collier, world war i, world war 1, ww1, wwi

According to his military records, William Collier did not make it to France. After enlisting on 3/04/1915 he went to England. It was there that he was diagnosed with "Miner's Complaint" and discharged as medically unfit, returning to Australia on 17/07/1917 on the Aryshire.Black and white post card photograph of three men in World War 1 military uniform, standing in snow. They appear to have been in a snowball fight.On back of card: "Grandpa Collier in middle. I think in France in 1919"william collier, world war i, world war 1, ww1, wwi

Found at the rubbish tip with other items from Percy Fullerton during WWI, sent to his future wife Fern Aitken.Rather tattered and stained envelope with a one penny stamp bearing a photograph of King George V. Envelope probably to go with card - record no. 1281.1Post mark: "Earls Court 5:45pm 22 Oct 1917" Address: "Miss F Aitken, 'Ferndale', Rutherglen, Victoria, Australia." percy fullerton, fern aitken, world war 1, world war i, ww1, wwi

Photographs taken at Daylesford for the World War One Centenary.ww1, commemoration, daylesford remebers, daylesford remembers, night, daylesford, centenary

Popular souvenirs during World War Two that were easy to fold and post home to Australia. Like the First World War Egyptian embroideries, they used cotton sateen in a range of bright colours (although sometimes velveteen was used instead) and bear the words 'Souvenir of Palestine', a year date, and sometimes a personal message, as well as images of specific mosques or landmarks, camels, goats and date palms. The Palestinian souvenirs were often seen displayed for sale outside houses in country villages.Colourful cotton sateen Souvenir of Palestine. Beige background with painted images, probably screen-printed, with machine embroidered outlines. Pink fringe. Objects depicted are two brown/yellow camels and one donkey with rider; two date palms with orange trunks and green leaves; the Union Jack and the Australian Flag; and the Australian Commonwealth Military Forces Rising Sun badge."Souvenir of Palestine" "Australian Commonwealth Military Forces"souvenir of palestine, rising sun badge, australian commonwealth military forces, embroidery, screen-printed, aif, ww1, world war 1, first world war

Henry William Frisch was born at Warrnambool to H.W. and Sarah Frisch. He iniitally served with the 8th Battallion, was transferred to the 59th Battalion on 26 February 1916, then to the 58th Battalion on 15 May 1916 served with the 59th Battalion during World War One. He had the regimental number 3054. At the time of his enlistment on 8 June 1915 he had worked as a butter box maker at MvcGennan's of Warrmabool. On 26 February 1916 he was at Tel-el-Kebir, Egypt. On 17 June 1916 he embarked on the H.T. Translyvania from Alexandria and disembarked at Marseilles on 23 June 1916. On 14 September 1917 he was furloughed to England, rejoining his battalion on 05 October 1917. On 16 October 1917 Henry Frisch was wounded in the field with shrapnel wounds to the back and neck and multiple shrapnel wounds penetrating the abdomen. He died of wounds received on 17 October 1917 aged 23 yeard. He was buried at Lyssenthoek Military Cemetery (Plot 21. Row H. Grave 19A). The ceetery is south west Poperinghe, Begium. "IN MEMORIAM. ON ACTIVE SERVICE. FRISCH —In loving memory of our dear, son, Private H. W. Frisch, who died of wounds on 17th Oct., 1917, at the 17th Casualty Clearing, Station, France. No one knows how much we miss him, Friends may think the wound is healed; But they cannot see the sorrow, Deep within our hearts concealed. Just when life was brightest, Just when his hopes were best; His country called—he answered, Nows in God's home he rests. (Inserted by his loving parents, West Reserve, Warrnambool, his sisters and Stanley). FRISCH—In loving memory of my dear brother, Pte. H. W. Frisch, who died of wounds on 17th Oct., 1917, at the 17th Casualty Clear-ng Station, France. My hero brother. Sadly a sister is thinking, Of her soldier brother, so brave; Who fought for the cause of freedom, Who lies in a hero's grave. I seem, to see your face, dear Henry, Through a mist of anxious tears; And a sister's heart is broken, For many and many a year. One of Australia's dearest and best. Sadly missed by all. (Inserted by his loving sister, Ethel, East Melbourne). FRISCH—In loving memory of our dear brother, Henry William, who died of wounds in France, on 17th October, 1917. Not for the love of battle, Did he leave his dear homeland; He heard the call of duty, And responded like a man. —(Inserted by his loving sister and brother-in-law, France and Steve Ferrier) . FRISCH—In fond and loving memory of Private Henry Frisch, who died of wounds on active service 17th Oct., 1917. —(Fondly remembered by Mrs. Henry and family). (Warrnambool Standard, Thursday 17 October 1918.)Cut down photographic post card of Henry Wiliam Frisch. The photographer was located at 175 Collins St, Melbourne. Verso "Keith's uncle Henry Frisch killed WW1"world war one, henry frisch, belgium, warrnambool

This is the before image used in the 150 year Lakes Entrance 1858 - 2008 display held in 2008.Black and white photograph of Lakes Entrance Cenotaph War Memorial on Esplanade with WW1 names engraved, surrounded by fence of stone corner posts with iron guard rail. Cafe on opposite side of Esplanade. Lakes Entrance Victoriaworld war 1914-1918, memorials

Black and white photograph group ladies at wreath laying ceremony at WW1 Memorial at Lakes Entrance, Victoria.world war 1914-1918, memorials

Black and white photograph group ladies at wreath laying ceremony at WW1 Memorial at Lakes Entrance, Victoria.world war 1914-1918, memorials

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

This object relates to Norman Francis /Francis Norman McINTOSH. He was born on 29/03/1895 in Ballarat, VIC though the Date of Birth given on his WWII enlistment is 29/3/1900. McIntosh enlisted on 15/8/1944, in Abbotsford and served in Port Moresby. He was discharged on 4/1/1946 at which time he was posted with the 128 Aust Gen Hosp (624 / 34138; VX149550). He also served with the 3 ARMY BDE as a Army Non-Commissioned DVR (GNR) in WWI, having enlisted on 28/11/1916 in Ballarat, VIC and been discharged on 27/11/1919. Norman Francis /Francis Norman McINTOSH was not a prisoner of war.first world war (ww1), 1914 - 1918, medals, ballarat rsl, ballarat

This object relates to Norman Francis /Francis Norman McINTOSH. He was born on 29/03/1895 in Ballarat, VIC though the Date of Birth given on his WWII enlistment is 29/3/1900. McIntosh enlisted on 15/8/1944, in Abbotsford and served in Port Moresby. He was discharged on 4/1/1946 at which time he was posted with the 128 Aust Gen Hosp (624 / 34138; VX149550). He also served with the 3 ARMY BDE as a Army Non-Commissioned DVR (GNR) in WWI, having enlisted on 28/11/1916 in Ballarat, VIC and been discharged on 27/11/1919. Norman Francis /Francis Norman McINTOSH was not a prisoner of war.first world war (ww1), 1914 - 1918, medals, ballarat rsl, ballarat

This object relates to Norman Francis /Francis Norman McINTOSH. He was born on 29/03/1895 in Ballarat, VIC though the Date of Birth given on his WWII enlistment is 29/3/1900. McIntosh enlisted on 15/8/1944, in Abbotsford and served in Port Moresby. He was discharged on 4/1/1946 at which time he was posted with the 128 Aust Gen Hosp (624 / 34138; VX149550). He also served with the 3 ARMY BDE as a Army Non-Commissioned DVR (GNR) in WWI, having enlisted on 28/11/1916 in Ballarat, VIC and been discharged on 27/11/1919. Norman Francis /Francis Norman McINTOSH was not a prisoner of war.first world war (ww1), 1914 - 1918, medals, ballarat rsl, ballarat

France 5/10/17 Dear Mother, I am still in going order and hoping to be home before long. There is no news to put in this as I wrote all I could find in a letter which you should get the same mail as this. Wish you all a merry Christmasfirst world war (ww1), 1914 - 1918, literature, ballarat rsl, ballarat

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.To his mother - Mary Ann NEAL ; photograph of himself on frontfirst world war (ww1), 1914 - 1918, literature, ballarat rsl, ballarat

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.Unused; With photographfirst world war (ww1), 1914 - 1918, literature, ballarat rsl, ballarat

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.To his mother, Mary Ann NEAL; Watercolour of Fritzfirst world war (ww1), 1914 - 1918, literature, ballarat rsl, ballarat

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.To his mother, Mary Ann NEAL; Photo of Amesbury Cottage, Stonehenge Road, ENGLAND on frontfirst world war (ww1), 1914 - 1918, literature, ballarat rsl, ballarat

This object relates to William Henry FERGEUS. He was born on 1/01/1888 in Maryborough, VIC. William Henry served in the AIF (4185) enlisting on, 12/07/1915 in Maryborough, VIC before being discharged from duties with the 14th BATTALION as a Army Non-Commissioned Sergeant (SGT) on 15/08/1919. William Henry FERGEUS was not a prisoner of war. His next of kin is Mrs M FERGEUS (Mother). William Fergeus was awarded the British Military Medal GV.first world war (ww1), 1914 - 1918, literature, ballarat rsl, ballarat

This object relates to Herman Claude BENHAM. He was born on 1/07/1895 in Geelong, VIC. Herman Claude served in the AIF (3690) enlisting on, 13/08/1915 in Drysdale, VIC before being discharged from duties with the 7TH BATTALION as a Army Non-Commissioned Private (PTE) on 25/03/1919. Herman Claude BENHAM was not a prisoner of war. His next of kin is James BENHAM (Father). Herman Benham was awarded the British War Medal and the 1914-1915 Star.To "Miss Myrtle Kent, Portarlington, Victoria, Australia", From "H C Benham, 18 February 1917"first world war (ww1), 1914 - 1918, literature, ballarat rsl, ballarat