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Bendigo Military Museum
Book - BOOK, WW2, Octopus Books Limited, World War II, c.1977
... World War II...On spine: “World War II”... papers On spine: “World War II” Hard cover, collage of newspaper ...Hard cover, collage of newspaper headlines in blue, no dust cover. 253 pages with cut edges. Photos throughout.On spine: “World War II”books-military, photography-photographs/reproductions, news papers -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Soldiers’ Memorial World War 1 in Main Street
... Soldiers’ Memorial World War 1 in Main Street...Soldiers’ Memorial World War 1. Two black & white photos...Two black & white photographs of the World War 1 memorial... grampians Soldiers’ Memorial World War 1. Two black & white photos ...Soldiers’ Memorial World War 1. Two black & white photos of World War 1. memorial. Granite base with rising sun army emblem 1914 -1919. with a statue of a soldier holding a Banet. The statue is enclosed in a cyclone fence. Houses can be seen in the background. The memorial is situated in the center of Main Street. The memorial is a tribute to all who paid the supreme sacrifice and to all who served. The figure of the soldier was imported from Italy in 1922. The cost of the memorial was 643 pounds. A number of donations were made to the Girls' Remembrance League Soldiers Memorial. Two black & white photographs of the World War 1 memorial. The memorial has a tiered granite base and a soldier on the granite column. Enclosed within a cyclone fence. "4x2 3/4 soldiers memorial" written in pencil.stawell ww1 -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - JENNY FOLEY COLLECTION: WORLD WAR 1 CLASSES OF 1916
... JENNY FOLEY COLLECTION: WORLD WAR 1 CLASSES OF 1916..., 2003. World War 1 classes of 1916: White Hills Primary School... "The way we were" from Monday, October 6, 2003. World War 1 classes ...Bendigo Advertiser "The way we were" from Monday, October 6, 2003. World War 1 classes of 1916: White Hills Primary School grades one and two. the photo is 87 years old and shows a group of 56 students with 18 girls and 38 boys making up the two classes. The children's ages appear to be quite varied as this was 1916 and in the midst of World War 1. The two women teachers' attire reflects the austerity of the times.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Soldiers’ Memorial World War 1 in Main Street -- Different angle
... Soldiers’ Memorial World War 1 in Main Street -- Different...Side view Soldiers’ Memorial World War 1 c1924 -1925... World War 1. looking towards the Anglican Church c1924 -1925... grampians Side view Soldiers’ Memorial World War 1 c1924 -1925 ...Side view Soldiers’ Memorial World War 1 c1924 -1925. In the background is the Anglican Church, and doctors' residence & surgery. The photograph is taken in Main St.Another black and white side view of the Soldiers Memorial World War 1. looking towards the Anglican Church c1924 -1925. The view also shows the doctors residence and surgery on the left. stawell ww1 -
Buninyong Visitor Information Centre
Document - Honour Roll, Australia Remembers - World War II Shire of Buninyong Honour Roll
... Australia Remembers - World War II Shire of Buninyong... who served in World War 2.... men and women who served in World War 2. List supplied through... of Buninyong who served in World War 2. World Way II Miniltary History ...List of defence force personnel from the Shire of Buninyong who served in World War 2.Framed A4 list of names in six columns of over 350 service men and women who served in World War 2. List supplied through the Australia Remembers program. Those killed in action are identified.world way ii, miniltary history, buninyong -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - JENNY FOLEY COLLECTION: WORLD WAR 1
... JENNY FOLEY COLLECTION: WORLD WAR 1...Bendigo Advertiser ''The way we were'' from 2000. World... ''The way we were'' from 2000. World War 1: Bendigo soldiers pose ...Bendigo Advertiser ''The way we were'' from 2000. World War 1: Bendigo soldiers pose for a group photo in England before sailing for the battlefield of France in November 1916. The clip is in a folder.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - Myer World War I Honour Roll, Employees Bendigo
... Myer World War I Honour Roll, Employees Bendigo...B&W photograph of the Myer "Great European War" (World War... of the Myer "Great European War" (World War I) Roll of Honour ...B&W photograph of the Myer "Great European War" (World War I) Roll of Honour for employees of Myers Bendigo. Colour photograph recording fifty three names of Myer Bendigo employees. social history, myer store, wwi, honour roll -
Colac RSL Sub Branch
Medal - British War Medal, World War 1 Medal and Ribbon. British War Medal awarded to E. E. Connor. Service No:- 2598. 22nd Battalion
... World War 1 Medal and Ribbon. British War Medal awarded to...1st world war...World War 1 Military Award...-road World War 1 Military Award Significant Medal awarded ...World War 1 Military AwardSignificantRound medal. Silver colour. Multi coloured ribbon attachedFront:- Portrait of King George Rear:- Man on a Horse with 1914. 1918 on rimmedal awarded to australian personnel, 1st world war -
Monbulk RSL Sub Branch
Book, Salvo Publishing, Cuppa Tea, Digger? Salvos serving in World War Two, 2020
... Cuppa Tea, Digger? Salvos serving in World War Two...Salvation Army - World War Two...History of the Salvation Army in World War Two...-and-the-dandenong-ranges History of the Salvation Army in World War Two ...A hIndex, ill p.228.non-fictionA hsalvation army - history, salvation army - world war two -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Badge - Travel Pass, Swan & Hudson, "World War 1 Veterans", 1980
... "World War 1 Veterans"...World War 1...Set of two badges or medallions issued to first world war... of two badges or medallions issued to first world war veterans ...Set of two badges or medallions issued to first world war veterans or widows. 1 - black background, with the words "World War 1 Veterans Travel Pass 1980" in gold and the number "4707", stamped in a gold background. 2 - yellow background with the words "Widow of World War 1 Veteran" and the number "1.12.51" stamped into a gold background. See item 852 for a example issued to wifes and 811 for other examples.Demonstrates a travel pass issued to World War 1 veterans or their widows.Set of two Round cast brass badges or medallions, with a small lug or eyelet or attachment point on the top, finished with a high gloss lacquered finish. Rear finished with a slight stippled finish, with the words "Not Transferable" and the name of the manufacturer, "Swan & Hudson" cast in. tramways, trams, badges, world war 1, veterans, tickets, travel pass -
Greensborough Historical Society
Book, The First and the Last; the German fighter force in World War II; by Adolf Galland, 1955_
... The First and the Last; the German fighter force in World...world war ii...Royal Air Force, Luftwaffe, World War II...Royal Air Force, Luftwaffe, World War II world war ii royal ...Royal Air Force, Luftwaffe, World War II385p., hard cover, illus. world war ii, royal air force, luftwaffe -
Linton and District Historical Society Inc
Bible, British and Foreign Bible Society, New Testament, Souvenir of Peace, World Wide War 1914-1918
... New Testament, Souvenir of Peace, World Wide War 1914-1918... World War 1914-1918... celebrations after the end of World War I. Pages 464... World War 1914-1918 Bibles Handwritten inside front cover ...Donated to Roy Brown in 1919 by the Methodist Sunday School in Linton. Book is signed Geo.Whiteham, Teacher, R. Ching, Superintendent, L. Cornish, Secretary.Small copy of the New Testament, printed as part of peace celebrations after the end of World War I. Pages 464Handwritten inside front cover: "Presented to Roy Brown by the Methodist S. School / Linton 1919 / Geo. Whiteham Teacher / R. Ching Sup. / L Cornish Sec".roy brown, methodist church linton, world war 1914-1918, bibles -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Book, David A Ryan et al, The British Armies in World War Two - An Organisational History, Volume Five: The Australian Army by David A. Ryan, David Hughes and Steve Rothwell, 2003
... The British Armies in World War Two - An Organisational...australian army history world war two...History of the Australian Army in the second World War... melbourne History of the Australian Army in the second World War ...History of the Australian Army in the second World War, 1939-1945.. iv, 108 pages, 13 unnumbered pages ; bibliography pp 107-108, 28 cm.australian army history world war two -
Ringwood RSL Sub-Branch
Books WW1, World War
... World War...World War 1 series of books... melbourne World War 1 series of books Books World War Books WW1 ...BooksWorld War 1 series of books -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Medal (Item), Wojciech Pietranik, 60th anniversary of end of World War 11 medal, 2005
... 60th anniversary of end of World War 11 medal...World War 11, 60 years ,1945 2005. Reverse side: World War... - Navy Royal Australian Naval Reserve World War 11, 60 years ...World War 11, 60 years ,1945 2005. Reverse side: World War 11 Service to Australiarobert cornelius watters, norma watters, armed services - navy, royal australian naval reserve -
Lara RSL Sub Branch
Newspaper - The Sun Newspaper dated 20/2/1942 - Special - My War Part 23 - Japanese Raid Dawin Twice, Local Newspaper Reporting on World War 2 Events - My War Part 23 - Japanese Raid Dawin Twice
... Local Newspaper Reporting on World War 2 Events - My War...local newspaper reporting on world war 2 events - my war...World War 2, Local Newspaper dated 20/2/1942...Lara RSL Sub Branch McClelland Ave Lara World War 2, Local ...World War 2, Local Newspaper dated 20/2/1942World War Two - Darwin Bombed Twice, Bombs Rock Darwin Local newspaper dated 20/2/1942 - Special - My War - Japanese Raid Darwin Twice - Bombs Rock Darwin Japanese Raid Darwin Twice - Bombs Rock Darwinlocal newspaper reporting on world war 2 events - my war part 23 -
Greensborough Historical Society
Book, Yarra Plenty Regional Library, Fine spirit and pluck: World War I stories from Banyule, Nillumbik and Whittlesea, 2016_
... Fine spirit and pluck: World War I stories from Banyule...world war 1...A collection of stories of World War One from Banyule... area. yarra plenty regional library world war 1 227 p., illus ...A collection of stories of World War One from Banyule, Nillumbik and Whittlesea.Collected by Yarra Plenty Regional Library with contributors from the local area.227 p., illus. 2 copiesyarra plenty regional library, world war 1 -
Federation University Historical Collection
Object, World War One Calico Bag Belonging to Driver H.S. Holmes (7983). Harry and was from the Ascot, Victoria. He enlisted with others from the Ascot district including his cousin, Gordon Spittle, and other school mates, 1917
... World War One Calico Bag Belonging to Driver H.S. Holmes...world war one...This bag was sent to Driver Harry Holmes during World War... This bag was sent to Driver Harry Holmes during World War One ...This bag was sent to Driver Harry Holmes during World War One.Calico bag with braid to pull the bag closed at the top. No 7983 Dvr H.S. Holmes 18th A.A. S. Corps Australian Imperial Forces Abroad On active Service 4.1.17world war one, harry holmes, h.s. holmes, 18th a.a.s. corps, active service, chatham-holmes collection -
Federation University Historical Collection
Postcard, Silk Embroidered World War One Postcard, c1917
... Silk Embroidered World War One Postcard...world war one...Australian World War One Soldier memento. This postcard...Australian World War One Soldier memento. This postcard ...Australian World War One Soldier memento. This postcard was possibly sent home from France during World War One, most probably from Harry Holmes of Ascot, Victoria. HENRY SMERDON (Harry) HOLMES was born in 1897 at the family property, ’Sauchieburn’, 17 km north of Ballarat, in the Ascot district. He was the youngest of four children. After finishing his education at St Patrick’s College, Ballarat, Henry joined the Holmes family farming interests. At the age of 18 he enlisted and served with AIF in Egypt, France and Belgium 1915-1918. Henry served at the famous battlegrounds of Ypes and Somme in the Australian Army 8th Battalion. He was a Driver with the 4th D.A.C. The postcard is of "The Ascot" boys. Includes [Samuel] Gordon Spittle, Henry [Harry] Holmes's first cousin, and other Ascot and Tourello lads and district connections: neighbours (including a Wrigley boy), Ascot State School classmates and football mates from Clunes / Creswick districts. (Research by Jane Dyer) Postcard with embroidered detail on white silk, with top flap. The central embroidery depicts two small soldiers dressed in brown outside a gate leading to house in a peaceful setting surrounded by trees. Below is a blue embroidered "Best Compliments" and red embroidered garland of red flowers.chatham family collection, chatham, world, war, world war one, world war 1, world war i, france, harry holmes, holmes, embroidery, postcard -
Melbourne Legacy
Photograph, RMS Ceramic, 1920
... world war one... 'Basil' McLean. Was with other World War 1 memorabilia that has... from World War 1.... World War'..., one of whom was John 'Basil' McLean. Was with other World War ...A commemorative photo from the voyage back to Australia aboard the ship The Ceramic in 1920. It departed Tillbury, UK 12th March and docked in Freemantle on 27th April 1920 and then went onto Adelaide, Melbourne and Sydney. The Ceramic was a transport vessel built in Belfast in 1913 for the White Star Line to transport frozen produce and apples from Australia to UK. It was taken over by the Australian Government for troop transport in October 1914 and could carry over 3,000 troops. This trip in 1920 there were 1467 on board, there were women and children as well as 439 soldiers returning home, one of whom was John 'Basil' McLean. Was with other World War 1 memorabilia that has come from Private John Basil McLean, 2nd Reinforcements, 37th Battalion, A.I.F. J.B. McLean (Service No. 13824) was from near Maffra, Victoria and enlisted on 22 January 1916. He embarked on 16 December 1916 for Europe. His full war record is available from AWM. He spent time with the Australian Field Artillery (Pack Section). At the end of the war he worked for a year at the A.I.F. Headquarters in London before returning to Australia on the 'Ceramic', arriving Portsea in 1920.A record of a soldier's journey home after World War 1.Black and white photo of a ship that brought troops home from World War 1.Handwritten on the back 'Ship - Basil came home from 1st World War'world war one, souvenir, ship, rms ceramic -
Otway Districts Historical Society
Certificate, McLaren & Co. Pty. Ltd, World War II Presentation Certificate, 21 June 1946
... World War II Presentation Certificate... in the services during World War II.... in appeciation of his service during World War II. Dated 21 June 1946.... in the services during World War II. Certificate; Otway; President; R.M ...The President, R.M. Whelan, Councillors, signed by G.J. Adams, the Shire Secretary, T.J. Fry, and ratepayers of the Shire of Otway presented a certificate to Gilbert J. Simmonds of Wyelangta on 21 June 1946 in appreciation of his duty in the services during World War II.Presentation Certificate to Gilbert J. Simmons of Wyelangta by the President, Councillors and ratepayers of the Shire of Otway in appeciation of his service during World War II. Dated 21 June 1946.certificate; otway; president; r.m. whelan; g.j. adams; shire secretary; t.j. fry; gilbert j. simmons; wyelangta; -
Greensborough Historical Society
CD-ROM, North Suburban World War One Resources, Brian Membrey, 2014_
... North Suburban World War One Resources, Brian Membrey...world war i...CD of World War I resources compiled by Brian Membrey... Plenty Lower Plenty melbourne CD of World War I resources ...CD of World War I resources compiled by Brian Membrey and available on Internet.1 cd-rom.world war i, brian membery -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Book, Yarra Plenty Regional Library, Fine Spirit and Pluck: World War One Stories from Banyule, Nillumbik and Whittlesea, 2017 reprint (2016 first published)
... Fine Spirit and Pluck: World War One Stories from Banyule...world war i... and Whittlesea area in World War I... and Whittlesea area in World War I world war i banyule nillumbik ...Stories of involvement of people of Banuyle, Nillumbik and Whittlesea area in World War Iiv, 228 pages : illustrations, portraits ; 26 cmISBN 9780994609304world war i, banyule, nillumbik, whittlesea -
Sunbury Family History and Heritage Society Inc.
Photograph, World War 1 defence forces, 1918
... World War 1 defence forces....World War 1... enlisted to fight in World War 1 and were lucky to return home... enlisted to fight in World War 1 and were lucky to return home ...The photograph was taken some time after the end of World War 1. It was a Welcome Home reception for those men who had enlisted to fight in World War 1 and were lucky to return home. The reception took place in the Sunbury Fire Station which was located in Evans Street. At the end of World War 1, the local Sunbury community held a number of Welcome Home receptions to acknowledge the part played by many local men and women in World War 1.A non-digital black and white copy of a photograph of a lot of men at a reception seated at long tables in a large hall. There are flags from a number of countries festooned across the room. welcome home receptions, world war 1, sunbury, defence forces -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Plaque - ANA COLLECTION: ANA BENDIGO BRANCH HONOUR PLAQUE FOR WORLD WAR 2 1939-1945
... ANA COLLECTION: ANA BENDIGO BRANCH HONOUR PLAQUE FOR WORLD... members who served in WORLD WAR 11 1939 1945 Three screw holes... members who served in WORLD WAR 11 1939 1945 Three screw holes ...Australian Natives Association stained timber plaque shaped as Australia dedicated as: A. N. A. Bendigo Branch IN HONOUR of those members who served in WORLD WAR 11 1939 1945 Three screw holes as fixing points -
Melbourne Legacy
Photograph - Photo, Widows function, World War 1 Widows Lunch 1996, 1996
... World War 1 Widows Lunch 1996...A special luncheon was held for World War I widows...Colour photo x 5 of a World War I widows' luncheon in 1996... A special luncheon was held for World War I widows as a lead up ...A special luncheon was held for World War I widows as a lead up to "Legacy Week". Legatees dressed up as moustached waiters to add a bit of humour to the day. Legatees include L/- Lucky Luscombe and L/- George Woodward as waiters and L/- Salty Saltmarsh making a speech. Due to its success it was held for a number of years. The note with these photos says it was 1996. And the widow featured in Answer article in October 1996 is in these photos wearing the knitted beret. The WWI group would meet on the 2nd Thursday of each month at 11 at Legacy House for many years until their numbers dwindled. The article in the Answer in October 1996 shows the event is a great photo of widow Beatrice Gay.A record of the type of activities Legacy provided as a social outlet for the widows.Colour photo x 5 of a World War I widows' luncheon in 1996 and an article from the Answer in October 1996.widows, function, answer -
Greensborough Historical Society
Book, Jack Cannon, My War: more than 150 epic events of World War 2, 1990
... My War: more than 150 epic events of World War 2...World War II... on events of World War II.... News-Pictorial reporting on events of World War II. World War ...A collection of newspaper headlines gathered to commemorate 50 years since the outbreak of World War II.228 p., illus., newspaper facsimilesnon-fictionA collection of newspaper headlines gathered to commemorate 50 years since the outbreak of World War II.world war ii, newspapers - melbourne, facsimiles -
Greensborough Historical Society
Book, Little Red Books, World War I: the conflict that gave us the Australian legend / Cindy Dowling, 2000_
... World War I: the conflict that gave us the Australian...world war 1...This book discusses the role Australians played in World... Australians played in World War I, and the rise of the ANZAC Legend ...This book discusses the role Australians played in World War I, and the rise of the ANZAC Legend.96p.world war 1, anzac legend -
Greensborough Historical Society
Book, Neville Smith, The Second World War in Map and Story, volume 3, ed. by Neville Smith, 1943_
... The Second World War in Map and Story, volume 3, ed. by...world war 2..., dealing with events and campaigns in World War 2.... by the "Argus" 1941-1943, dealing with events and campaigns in World War ...Series of articles published by the "Argus" 1941-1943, dealing with events and campaigns in World War 2.48 p., col. maps.world war 2 -
Greensborough Historical Society
Book, Neville Smith, The Second World War in Map and Story, volume 4, ed. by Neville Smith, 1944_07
... The Second World War in Map and Story, volume 4, ed. by...world war 2..., dealing with events and campaigns in World War 2.... by the "Argus" 1941-1945, dealing with events and campaigns in World War ...Series of articles published by the "Argus" 1941-1945, dealing with events and campaigns in World War 2.48 p., col. maps.world war 2