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Lara RSL Sub Branch
Newspaper - Table Tops Newspaper Dated 12/8/1945, 1st Australian Press Unit, A.I.F. Table Tops Newspaper dated 12/8/1945 - Jap Surrender Offer Considered By Allies
... world war 2... newspaper dated 12/8/1945 world war 2 Jap Surrender Offer Considered ...1st Australian Press Unit, A.I.F. Newspaper Table Tops Dated 12/8/1945 Australian Forces Produced Newspaper dated 12/8/1945Table Tops Newspaper Dated 12/8/1945 Jap Surrender Offer Considered By Allies - Fight Still On for MacArthur's Forces - Nagasaki Wiped Out By Thursday's Atomic Bombjap surrender offer considered by allies - fight still on for macarthur's forces - nagasaki wiped out by thursday's atomic bomb, table tops newspaper dated 12/8/1945, world war 2 -
Nhill Aviation Heritage Centre
Memorabilia - Collection of four exercise books containing study notes for aircraft fitter and rigger
... world war 2... training notes ies ascot vale world war 2 R.W.Harris 52618 IES No 1 ...Study notes handwritten by by R.W.Harris while doing a Fitter's Course 159, Wing No 1 at IES Ascot Vale, Melbourne 1939-1945 Notes refer to Kitty Hawk , Bristol Beaufort , Wirraway, Avro Anson, metal rigging, systems etc Various exercise books, ruled with handwritten notes and diagramsR.W.Harris 52618 IES No 1 Wingr.w harris, fitters training notes, ies ascot vale, world war 2 -
Nhill Aviation Heritage Centre
Trenchart ashtray
... world war 11... Nhill while stationed at Port Moresby in 1942. trench art world ...This trench art ash tray was made by Ray Rintoule from Nhill while stationed at Port Moresby in 1942.Brass ashtray made from 40 mm Bofors shell base.AG/C 40 MM 1942 C.F. LOT 30 G^15trench art, world war 11, 40mm, shell case -
Bendigo Military Museum
Memorabilia - HONOUR ROLL, Melbourne Metropolitan Gas Company
... World War 1... Metropolitan Gas Company World War 1 The Great War Printed on the front ...Alphabetical listing of the 396 Metropolitan Gas Company, Melbourne, employees who enlisted in WW1. Of those who saw active service abroad, 48 made the supreme sacrifice.Black and white photograph of a WW1 honour roll in a khaki coloured folder. Front cover has black printing below a circular company emblem. Inside the front cover is a text providing background information on the company employees who served. The back cover is blank.Printed on the front cover: ' The Great War 1914-1919, Honour Roll, The Metropolitan Gas Company'.honour roll, metropolitan gas company, world war 1, the great war -
Bendigo Military Museum
Photograph - PHOTOGRAPHS, 1939-1945
... U Boats second world war.... second world war. U 459. .1) Photograph- black and white, crowd ...Donated by W.G. Selwyn 421514 RAAF .1) Sir Winston Churchill in centre of a crowd. .2 This photo is the same as the Imperial War Museum photo, item C3780. U 459 was scuttled after being severely damaged by the RAF. 24 JULY 1943. .3 This photo is the same as the Imperial War Museum photo, item C3543. Its caption is titled "TWO AUSTRALIAN SUNDERLANDS DESTROY A U BOAT". caption reads..."Original wartime caption: Depth charges from Sunderland "P" straddling U-boat which had been apparently partially disabled by "F"'s attack and unable to crash dive. Wake shows U-boat still capable of considerable surface speed, unsuccessfully attempting to evade the Sunderland's attack, which ultimately "killed" it."..1) Photograph- black and white, crowd, horse and Sir Winston Churchill .2) Photograph- black and white photo of a submarine circling and damaged after air attack ..3) photograph- black and white white photo, submarine under air attack from Australian Sunderland aircraft.photograph, sir winston churchill, u boats second world war., u 459. -
Bendigo Military Museum
Clothing - LOIN CLOTH - POW
... World War Two... World War Two Capt D.F.V. Hufer On a rectangular white card ...Loin cloth worn by Capt D.F.V. Hufer who was a P.O.W. on the Burma Railway during WW2. See Catalogue no. 2725 for medal details and his service record.Navy coloured cotton cloth with two cotton strings for tying around a person's waist. The item is displayed over green card under glass in a rectangular metal frame.On a rectangular white card inside the frame: 'Loin cloth worn by Capt D.F.V. Hufer Burma Railway WW2'prisoner of war, burma railway, world war two, capt d.f.v. hufer -
Bendigo Military Museum
Flag - FLAG - IMPERIAL JAPANESE, c. 1935 - 1945
... World War 2... in 2/32nd BN. Flags Japanese Imperial Army World War 2 Japanese ...This flag was taken on Morotai in 1945 by B. Olsson VX120814 2/32 Battalion, 2nd AIF. Pre service as V245126 from 5.11.1941 - 10.12.1942, transfer to the 2nd AIF No VX120814 1.12.1942 age 20 years, served on Moravian and Borneo from 8.4.1945 0 26.1.1946, discharged from the Army 16.7.1946 as a Pte in 2/32nd BN.Rectangular silk flag white in colour with a solid red circle in the middle which is 40cm in diameter. The red circle is surrounded by Japanese writing in black ink. The flag is edged with black and red stitching. Silk cords are attached to two adjacent corners.Japanese writing - handwritten in black ink.flags, japanese imperial army, world war 2 -
Federation University Historical Collection
Book - Scrapbook, Ballarat School of Mines Scrapbook 1921-1924, 1921-1924
... world war one... soldiers vocational classes world war one alexander peacock ...The clippings in this book relate to the Ballarat School of Mines. Hard covered scrapbook with newspaper clippings relating to the Ballarat School of Mines.ballarat school of mines, scrapbook, ballarat technical art school, clay, ceramics, pottery, native clay, maurice copland, h.h. smith, c.h. beanland, technical schools, albert e. dowling, john dulfer, jenkin swimming shield, r.s. dale, j.y. mcdonald, a.f. heseltine, stained glass windows, amalie feild, richard dale, ballarat school of mines museum, ballarat junior secondary school, war criminal trials, j.f. crichton, repatriation department, w.o.f. close, soldiers vocational classes, world war one, alexander peacock, ballarat junior technical school opening, effie holmes, cornell chemist, w.k. moss, ken moss, obituary, j. vickery, w.d. hill, r.w. richards, shackelton, antarctic exploration, t.h. trengrove, samuel mayo, vera lindsay, bessie robertson, victor greenhalgh, repatriation classes closure, repatriation classes termination, university college, vocational training, arbor day, j.b. corbet, ballarat school of mines procession, ballarat junior technical school honour board, harold herbert, albert steane, a.w. steane, francis davis, tree planting, clyde lukeis, trade classes, old boys association, alfred james higgin, blackill color and oxide company, electric supply company, state school exhibition, state education jubilee, scholarships, clay deposits, james coad, t.a. williams, copland memorial, e.j. mcconnon, alfred mica smith, ponsonby carew smyth, d. maxwell, lena rutherford, dorothy whitehead, examination results, geoffrey nicholls, robert dowling, j.b. robinson, percy trompf, j.c. bush, white flat reserve, rubbish tip, sports ground, broken hill excursion, old boy's association, school of mines procession, white flat improvements, empire exhibition, ballarat school of mines literary society, school reunion, john rowell, d.e. mullins, g. renkin, t.m. shattock, new law courts, supreme court building transferred to ballarat school of mines, buildings, ballarat state offices, ballarat school of mines museum closed, ballarat school of mines and industries, k.b. brown, sir r. garran, alf hannah, macrobertson scholarship, simone fraser, violet hambley, alfred bayley, j. heriot, c.r. pittock, i.r. bradshaw, ballarat exhbition, e. parkin, c.m. harris, mica smith bust, william henry nicholls, daniel walker, paul montford, w.h. corbould, j.w. sutherland, technical training for girls, girls education, amalie colquhoun, ken moss obituary, opening of the ballarat junior technical school, j.s. vickery, j.s. vickery obituary, ida v. johnson, john rowell exhibition, max meldrum, w.g. coates, g.f. fitches, walter white, sewerage plumbing, villers brettonneux school -
Lara RSL Sub Branch
Card, Christmas Card, 1916
... world war one... christmas card world war one army a.i.f mcintyre On the front page ...The cards where distributed army personal to send home from the war. J.I. McIntyre was a member of the Lara RSL along with brothers Jim and Thonas Blue Card with white boundary, with card insert and red ribbon tying them together On the front page 58th Battalion Badge. Inside 1916-1917 inside a wreath of wheat .Going down on either side in a scroll like pattern is the names of battles on the left is Somme, Fromelles Sinai and on the right is Lagnicourt, Bullecourt, Polygon Wood. In the middle is written in script With Kindness Remembrances & all Good A.I.FWishes for Christmas & New Year From J.L McIntyre. Down the bottom is 58th Battalion A.I.F Xmas 1917 New Year 1918 christmas card, world war one, army, a.i.f, mcintyre -
Lara RSL Sub Branch
Medals, C T Fleming
... world war one... MEDAL .......ISSUED AUG 14 TO NOV 18. World War 1 Medals ...MEDAL ''1'' 1914/15 STAR .....ISSUED 5/8/14TO 31/12 /15. MEDAL ''2'' BRITISH WAR MEDAL......ISSUED AUG 14 TO NOV 18........MEDAL''3''VICTORY MEDAL .......ISSUED AUG 14 TO NOV 18. World War 1 Medals belonging to C. Fleming Service number 230THREE MEDALS Medal 1 ....731issue SPR/C.Fleming ...2/F CE D6/A I F FACE 1914/15. V........Medal 2Reverse 1914/1918 ....Face Georg..I V SV BRITT.OMN .REX E T IND.IMP ......on rim 230CorporalC T L/C.Fleming Sec.Fce A I F ......Medal 3 Reverse THE GREAT WAR FOR CIVILISATION ......Face.Adepiction of The Angel of Peace.....on rim ...230Corporal. C T L/C.Fleming Sec.Fce A I F.Medalmedal, lara, rsl, world war one, wwi -
Lara RSL Sub Branch
Identity Card, National Registration Identity Card
... world war 2... kingdom van lier 1943 world war 2 ww2 On the cover (see image ...The National Registration Card was issued to everyone in Great Britain at the outbreak of WW2. Introduced in 1939 at the outbreak of war. It had to be carried at all times if you were an adult and shown upon demand to the Police etc. Initially, all cards were coloured brown like my Dad's example, but in 1943 a new blue coloured card was introduced for adults. This card was issued in 1943.Used in the UK by residents during WW2Folding identity card made from light cardboardOn the cover (see image) is a picture of the British coat of arms and the wording National Registration Identity Card. Inside (see image) is information of person. Number: BCDP 157, Surname: Van Lier, Christian Names: Abraham, Class Code: A, Full Postal Address: 89 Sherwood Avenue Greenford UK, and his signature. On rear (see image) are endorsement stampsidentity card, national identity card, united kingdom, van lier, 1943, world war 2, ww2 -
Lara RSL Sub Branch
Book, British and Foreign Bible Society, NEW TESTAMENT POCKET BIBLE, 1939
... world war 2... donated to the Lara RSL in 2006. world war 2 ww2 wwii hmas ...Ronald Leslie Gregory (R/22961) served in the Australian Royal Navy. Born 5th August 1921, he enlisted on the 7th March 1939, and served on the HMAS Kuttabul II. He was discharged in 1948. The bible forms part of a collection of Ronald Leslie's belongings that were donated to the Lara RSL in 2006.Royal blue New Testament pocket sized. Presented by 'The British and Foreign Bible Society'. New South Wales Auxillary. To members of the Navy and Air Force volunteering for Active Service in defence of the British Empire. Name: Ronald L. Gregory REverand A. W. Stuart B. A. General Secretary Sydney 1940 [name: unable to be read] Chaplain H.M.A.S. Australia world war 2, ww2, wwii, hmas australia -
Lara RSL Sub Branch
Metal Badge, 1945 RSL Membership Badge, 1945
... world war two... to the Lara RSL in 2006. world war two 1945 rsl badge 45 returned ...Ronald Leslie Gregory (R/22961) served in the Australian Royal Navy. Born 5th August 1921, he enlisted on the 7th March 1939, and served on the HMAS Kuttabul II. He was discharged in 1948. Forms part of a collection of Ronald Leslie's belongings that were donated to the Lara RSL in 2006.RSL membership badge. White background, faded red and blue detailed with rusted metal background. the crown atop the badge has a blue background and says '45' 45 returned sailors, soldiers and airmens imperial australia league B25448 Sydneyworld war two, 1945, rsl, badge -
Lara RSL Sub Branch
Photograph, Jim McIntyre
... world war one... This is a photograph of Jim McIntyre who served in WWI. wwi world war one Sepia ...This is a photograph of Jim McIntyre who served in WWI. Sepia toned photograph mounted on a piece of cardboard. The image shows a man wearing a military uniform with the Australian Rising Sun on the collar.wwi, world war one -
Lara RSL Sub Branch
Personal Records, Letter from Jack McIntyre home, 1917
... world war one..., who resided in Fitzroy, Victoria. ww1 world war one war ...During his service, Jack McIntyre sent this letter of well wishes to Lola Robinson, who resided in Fitzroy, Victoria.Piece of white paper with three objects taped/glued to it: a small bunch of heather, an envelope, and a letter. There is also a separate piece of paper taped to the top that has typed words. Letter: With Best Wishes for / A Happy Birthday / Jack / 1917 Envelope: In Active Service / To Miss Lola Robinson / Highbury / 184 Holden Street / Nth Fitzroy / Victoria / Australia (side): BATTALION PAPER Piece of paper at top: Heather from Scotland / WW 1.ww1, world war one, war correspondence -
Lara RSL Sub Branch
Picture Print, The Hunters
... world war two... planes german air force lara r.s.l. messerchmitt prints world war ...Print number 110 of painting by Geoff Nutkins the "Hunters. The picture shows Major Helmut Wick and others leading Schwarm of 4 planes on a mission over the Isle of Wight during the summer of 1940. The print is accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from the publisher784.1 Picture frame, Rectangular in shape with a timber edge, glass cover and a green border around the picture which shows four German fighter planes on a mission over the Isle of Wight during the summer of 1940 784.2 Picture Frame Rectangular in shape with a timber edge, glass cover and a green border around the picture. Shows Certificate of Authenticity for the Hunters signed by the publisher784.1 The Hunters by Geoff Nutkins. Major Helmut Wick and Oberleutnant Rudi Pflanz lead a Schwarm from the Richthofen Geschwader on a mission over the Isle of Wight during the summer of 1940 784.2 ww2, planes, german air force, lara r.s.l., messerchmitt, prints, world war two, luftwaffe -
Lara RSL Sub Branch
Print of Anax Gallipoli, The landing at Gallipoli Anax 1914
... world war one... of the First World War. ww1 lara r.s.l. world war one gallipoli anzac ...This picture depicts Gallipolis Anzac cove in 1914 The landing at Anzac Cove on Sunday, 25 April 1915, also known as the landing at Gaba Tepe, and to the Turks as the Arıburnu Battle, was part of the amphibious invasion of the Gallipoli Peninsula by the forces of the British Empire, which began the land phase of the Gallipoli Campaign of the First World War.Rectangular in shape timber picture frame with a small gold border,The photo is surrounded by a white border and covered in glass.Colarts studios Melbourneww1, lara r.s.l., world war one, gallipoli, anzac cove -
Lara RSL Sub Branch
Framed jigsaw picture
... world war two... jigsaw pictures ww2 lara r.s.l. world war two planes British ...Showing some of the planes of Britian, America,Russia, Japan, Germany.Rectangular shaped Framed jigsaw picture of British,American,Russian,Japanese and German planes over the ocean.British,American,Russian,Japanese,German. pictures, jigsaw pictures, ww2, lara r.s.l., world war two, planes -
Lara RSL Sub Branch
1914_18 WAR. GALLIPOLI.Picture photograph
... world war 1... in the trenches. photo 1914/18 war-gallopoli world war 1 lara r.s.l ...Showing Australian soldiers at Anzac using Periscopes and Periscope rifles in the trenches.Rectangular shaped Wooden framed photo of Australian soldiers in a trench using a periscope and periscope rifle.1914_18 War. Gallopoli. 1914 - 18 War GALLIPOLI Inside an Australian trench at Anzac showing men keeping vivil by means of periscopes. The Lara Branch R.S.S.I.L.A. from Mrs Hamilton Calvert "Memories" photo, 1914/18 war-gallopoli, world war 1, lara r.s.l., trench warfare, telescopes at gallopoli, framed photos -
Lara RSL Sub Branch
Instrument of Surrender
... world war two... surrender world war two lara r.s.l. picture frames Has a full copy ...A page of printed text titled 'Instrument of Surrender' and dated '9 September 1945.. It is signed by Blamey and unnamed Japanese Commander. In the top left hand corner 'LITHOGRAPHIC COPY ' is printed. Copy of an Instrument of Surrender signed by General Blamey, [at Morotai?], 9 September 1945. Physical description A page of printed text titled 'Instrument of Surrender' and dated '9 September 1945.. It is signed by Blamey and unnamed Japanese Commander. In the top left hand corner 'LITHOGRAPHIC COPY ' is printed. Rectangular in shape glass covered wooden picture frame with framing wire on the back showing copies of the surrender documents. Has a full copy of the surrender documents on the front. The back has-donated by Mr Sean Lee ww2, pacific war, japanese surrender, world war two, lara r.s.l., picture frames -
Lara RSL Sub Branch
Captain Albert Jacka VC Biography, 2017
... world war one... during the war. albert jacka world war one lara r.s.l. vc winners ...Tells the story of one Australias finest soldiers and what they had to endure during the war.Glass covered picture frame showing Albert Jacka with a short run down on his life.Picture of Albert Jacka with his medals and biography of his life.albert jacka, world war one, lara r.s.l., vc winners, ww1 -
Lara RSL Sub Branch
Stamps of the Anzacs. ( Framed ), 26 April 2016
... world war one... stamps Depicting people and events from WW1. anzacs stamps world ...Shows Australian stamps Depicting people and events from WW1.Glass covered Rectangular shaped picture frame with white timber boarder depicting stamps-(with a written Explanation). STAMPS OF THE ANZACS. PREPARED BY JAN VAN DEN EIJKEL 26 APRIL 2016.anzacs, stamps, world war one, lara r.s.l. -
Ballarat Clarendon College
Medal, 1914-15 Star
... world war one...-white medal world war one 1914-15 star Engraved on a scroll ...The 1914–15 Star was authorised in 1918 and was awarded for service in specified theatres of war between 5 August 1914 and 31 December 1915. A recipient of the 1914 Star could not also be awarded the 1914–15 Star. Albert was born 29 June 1897 at his home 'Ashford Vale" farm, Cuthbert's Road, Cardigan. Albert, a second generation Australian, was the fourth son and sixth of eleven children born to dairy farmer John White and his wife Elizabeth, nee Douglas. Albert attended Bunker's Hill State School prior to enrolling at Ballarat College. After College he obtained employment with the engineering firm Ronaldson and Tippett in Ballarat. Following his eighteenth birthday Albert enlisted in the AIF in Ballarat with the rank of Private, No 2012. He embarked for the Middle East with 23rd Battalion on 26 August 1915 and was 'taken on strength at the Gallipoli Peninsular 25 October 1915". On 10 January 1916 Albert was posted to Alexandria, Egypt and during this time he was able to meet with his aunt Rose Douglas, an Australian Army Nursing Sister. This was a great comfort to his family. Albert was sent to France 19 March 1916 and transferred to the 22nd Battalion. He was mentioned in dispatches for 'good and gallant conduct' 5 August (1917?). Albert was hospitalised 30 March 1918, rejoined 22nd Battalion 3 June 1918, wounded in action 3 October 1918 but died of wounds at Rouen 10 October 1918. news of his death was received by his family in Australia just prior to the armistice. Albert Telfer White's sacrifice is commemorated at Ballarat College, Avenue of Honour Ballarat (Tree 1214), Ballarat Shire Honour Avenue Learmonth (Tree 163) and the Australian War Memorial Canberra. (These notes provided by family November 2016)Part of a greater A T White CollectionThe 1914-15 Star is a four pointed star of bright bronze, ensigned with a crown. The obverse has crossed gladius, overlaid with an oak wreath that is ensigned with the cypher of King George V. A scroll bearing the legend 1914-15 is centrally placed across the crossed blades. The 1914-15 Star ribbon has the red white and blue colours of the Empire, in shaded and watered stripes.Engraved on a scroll in the centre of the medal front: '1914-15' The oak wreath is ensigned with the cypher of King George V. The back of the medal is engraved: 2012 / Pte A T White / 23/BN. A.I.F. albert-telfer-white, medal, world war one, 1914-15 star -
Lara RSL Sub Branch
Magazine, The Specialty Press Pty. Ltd, Wings
... World War Two... for the RAAF Unique magazine issued by the RAAF during World War Two ...Created during WW2 for the RAAFUnique magazine issued by the RAAF during World War Two6 Issues of Wings - September 28 1943 - 1944On Cover is Wings - Official Magazine of the RAAFwings, raaf, royal australian air force, the speciality press, 174 little collins street, melbourne, 1943, 1944, ww2, world war two -
Lara RSL Sub Branch
Book, Air Power of the Empire, London
... aircraft, world war two, boeing fortress, lara r.s.l..... aircraft, world war two, boeing fortress, lara r.s.l. Printed ...This is a detailed book of aircraft with photographs.This book provides a detailed description of aircraft an is accompanied by pictures.Air Power of the Empire, a book oblong, white paper cover and pages.Printed by Juvenile Productions Ltd, London. Designed and Printed in England, Copyright.aircraft, world war two, boeing fortress, lara r.s.l. -
Lara RSL Sub Branch
Laminated Newspaper Clipping Poster, Private William Bond - 4296 - Killed in action July 1916
... Posters,Pte William Bond, World War One, Lara R.S.L.... William Bond, World War One, Lara R.S.L. In Ever-lasting memory ...A Tribute to Pte William Edward Ernest Bond who was killed in 1916.Rectangular shaped Laminated Poster.In Ever-lasting memory of Private William Bond - 4296 - Killed in action July 1916posters,pte william bond, world war one, lara r.s.l. -
Lara RSL Sub Branch
Map, Framed Map of the western front 1914-1918, Map made by G.F.Trudgion R.A.E. circa 1916
... world war one... WW1 map g.f.trudgion r.a.e. western front ww1 world war one ...Map showing position of western front line in 1914 at the start of WW1Map is from circa 1916 showing battle area of the Western Front during WW1Map of the western front 1914-1918North West Europe Shewing the Western Front 1914-1918 War. Below is description of Australian ANZAC's on Western Front and a graph on Comparison of Casualties from Major Western Front Battlesmap, g.f.trudgion, r.a.e., western front, ww1, world war one, north west europe, 1914, 1916, ww1 casulaties -
Lara RSL Sub Branch
Picture Postcard Booklet, Cape Town South Africa
... world war 1... africa ww1 world war 1 australian army aif mcintyre strand street ...This card is part of the McIntyre collection from three sons, J.L. McIntyre (founding member of Lara RSL Sub Branch WW1; J. W. McIntyre WW1 and T.G. McIntyre WW2. Jim McIntyre picked this card up while on leave in Cape Town, South AfricaA card sent home to family from WW1 Anzac serving in the AIFOn cover (see image) is written Everlasting Silver Leaves from Table Mountain Cape Town South Africa On second page (see image) is a photo of Strand Street, Cape Town On third page (see image) are three leaves with a picture of flowers, a hand and sign 'Remember Me' On back page (see image) is writing - Cape Town 12/1/17 To Florrie From Jim silver leaves, table mountain, cape town, south africa, ww1, world war 1, australian army, aif, mcintyre, strand street -
Lara RSL Sub Branch
Postcards Booklet, Souvenir Letter Card of Weymouth
... world war 1.... A World War 1 Letter Card sent home by Australian troops ...Following the landing of Australian & New Zealand troops, the Anzacs, at Gallipoli on 25th April 1915, casualties mounted rapidly and were initially transported to their base in Egypt, which was soon unable to cope, with wounded being sent to England. Here the troops found that there was no Australian base to which they could report once they had been discharged from hospital; what was needed urgently was a base in England where troops could be sent to convalesce. So on 31st May 1915 a command depot was set up at Monte Video House in Chickerell, some two miles from Weymouth. Weymouth then became the Australian Imperial Forces (AIF) Command Depot No.2 which accommodated those men not expected to be fit for duty within six months, therefore, most of the Diggers repatriated as a result of wounds or sickness passed through Weymouth. During the years 1915-1919 over 120,000 Australian and New Zealand troops passed through Weymouth. In Spring & Summer, Weymouth Esplanade would be full of Anzac soldiers in wheelchairs, being wheeled along by their more able mates. The first contingent of 200 wounded men arrived in the first week of June 1915, and two weeks later a group of local ladies organised a cream tea for the newcomers, followed by a concert party 'The Frolics' at the camp. So began the close connection that was to grow between the soldiers and the villagers of Chickerell. The ANZAC Memorial on Weymouth seafront commemorates the Australian and New Zealand troops who were accommodated in three camps in the town during WW1: Monte Video, Westham and Littlemoor. In Weymouth and Melcombe Regis Cemetery there are about eighty-six graves of those Anzacs who were never to return to their homelands. Also in memory of these troops, there a number of roads close to the camps named after Australian cities and states.A World War 1 Letter Card sent home by Australian troops repatriated in Weymouth, UK containing images of Weymouth and a picture of the Australian Base Camp.Front cover (see image) Souvenir Letter Card of Weymouth Inside are eight pictures of the Weymouth area including the YMCA Hut - Australian Base Campymca, uk, australian base camp, world war 1, ww1, aif, army, australian army, westham, littemoor, weymouth, melcombe regis cemetery, anzac -
Lara RSL Sub Branch
Photograph, John Leslie Shepherdson, W W 1
... world war 1... War 1 Gallipoli veteran, wounded twice. 7th battalion world ...John Leslie Shepherdson joined as a private on 31st August 1914 from Tatura, Victoria. His father lived at Birregurra, Victoria. John's military number 857. Australia declared war on Germany on the 4th August. Wounded (shot in the head) landing on the beaches at Gallipoli, 25th April 1915, John recuperated in hospital and rejoined 7th Battalion 25th July 1915. Just in time for Lone Pine where he was wounded a second time 9th August 1915. While recovering was promoted to Sergeant and sent to 7th Battalion headquarters as part of 3rd Echelon B.E.F. This unit was reinforcements and returning wounded/sick who could not go back to active service due to wounds. He remained at headquarters as a clerk until the end of the war and was promoted to Lieutenant on recommendation of Secretary of State for valuable services rendered to Australia. John returned to Australia via America (at his own expense) in 1919. He left 7th Battalion Headquarters 26th October 1918.This picture is of national significance as it is a photo of a World War 1 Gallipoli veteran, wounded twice.Private John L Shepherdson of Birregurra- wounded at GallipoliYeoman & Co.....Bourke St.Melbourne .7th battalion, world war 1, ww1, gallipoli, lone pine, wounded