In July 1940 the 2/24th Battalion was formed. They set off from Caulfield for the still-being-built Bonegilla camp, stopping off at Wangaratta where they camped at the showgrounds. They were welcomed with open arms by the local community as they rapidly built up their numbers. The people of Wangaratta adopted the Battalion and they became known as ‘Wangaratta’s Own’. Presented with a 14 foot pennant the Battalion marched through the streets of Wangaratta on 27 September 1940 on the way to Bonegilla. Training continued in Bonegilla until the soldiers sailed on HMT Strathmore for the Middle East on 16 November. The Battalion was eventually attached to the 9th Australian Division, one of the most famous army fighting formations in World War 2. They served in Tobruk (1941) Tel el Eisa (1942), El Alemain (1942), New Guinea (1943) and Tarakan (1945).During the Tobruk siege the 9th Division was called the ‘The Rats of Tobruk’ by William Joyce, the German propagandist. The 2/24th Battalion suffered more casualties than any other 2nd AIF Battalion – 360 killed and 900 wounded. Brown lacquered wood shield with a silver metal 2/24 symbol on it.2/24 AUSTRALIAN INFANTRY BATALLION TOBRUK . THE SALIENT . TEL EL EISA . EL ALAMEIN . LAE . NADZAB . WAREO . TARAKAN I HOLD FAST

10th Light Horse Hat Badge (silver) Army Reserve WAbadge/buttons, post ww2, army

Major Robert Morrison served with 8/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles 1979-1990. In his civilian occupation he was a TV and radio announcer. He served as commentator at numerous military functions including the Tattoo.Circular decorative silver place mat, engraved at centre, with plastic base" Major R.N. Morrison 1979 - 1990"morrison, vmr, mess

It was common for staff and members of the 8/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles to present a parting gift to the mess.Circular decorative silver place mat engraved at centre, with plastic base" Presented by WO 1 D.J. Roberts February 1982 "military, mess, roberts

Silver Trophy Football Cup & Lid Won by Rovers Football Club1912stawell, sport

Round silver pendant necklace with cable chain depicting a stallion and riderTwo pin holes at 12 and 6matcham skipper, pendant, necklace, silver, jewellery

A red agate plaque containing a silver medallion depicting a pair of hands. Nonematcham skipper, plaque, agate, silver, hands

Rectangular wood plaque containing a central silver plaque depicting a dragon. Nonematcham skipper, plaque, silver, dragon

The Bank of New South Wales was the first bank in Australia, being established in Sydney in 1817. During the 19th century, the bank opened branches throughout Australia and New Zealand, expanding into Oceania in the 20th century. It merged with many other financial institutions, finally merging with the Commercial Bank of Australia in 1982 and being renamed to the Westpac Banking Corporation on 4 May that year. (source wikipedia)Round scallop edged silver tray with three legs. Engraved centre.Engraved: Presented to / the Citizens of the City of Bendigo / by / Bank of New South Wales / to commemorate a century of continuous service / in Bendigo / 1855 - 1955 Makers Mark: Silcraft Stg. Silvcity of bendigo commerce

Wedding present to Dorothy and Karl Adamson in 1936.Oval silver cake dish with patterned edge. Has decorative handle.baskets, tableware

Wedding present to Dorothy and Karl Adamson in 1936.Oval shaped silver serving platter with decorative edge. (Lid is missing)plates, serving dishes, tableware

Belonged to Gordon ChapmanPaillard-Bolex black and silver movie camera, with plaited strap handle."Paillard-Bolex" "11 Kern paillard"cameras

A silver trophy on a trophy cup with gothic handles, with the bottom of the handles protruding6thBN. COMP. TROPHY Nov 19406th bn, ww2

A silver trophy with one round handle. The right handle broken off.2nd Inf BDE 1931 Guard Mounting 5th BN2/5 battalian, 2nd inf bde, 5th battalion

Herbert Charles Edwards was a Mentone real estate agent involved with local politics.The school was initially called Mordialloc-Carrum High School but the name was changed in 1929 to the Mordialloc-Chelsea High School when the Borough of Carrum became the City of Chelsea33.5 x 27 cm sterling silver shield attached to hardwood.Mordialloc-Carrum High School For House Competitions Presented By Cr H. C. Edwards J.P. 1926edwards, herbert charles, mordialloc-carrum high school, mordialloc-chelsea high school, mordialloc college

From the home of W J Sebire - WandinBiscuit barrel of etched patterned glass with silver lid, handle and basebiscuit containers, biscuit jars, biscuits

Silver footed hot water kettle with lid and milk glass handlekitchenware, kettles

Silver shaving set in metal case, complete with material sharpening strap."Rolls Razor' "Super Hollow Ground"safety razors

Purchased by the late Miss Olive Sebire in Melbourne in the 1950's.Silver marcasite brooch in a floral design with long petals, attached to a chain.

A combination glove button hook and pen knife. Silver with bone handle.buttonhooks, knives, penknives

Silver butter knife and jam spoon with engraving, and mother of pearl handles.butterknives, spoons, jam spoons

A hat pin is a decorative pin for holding a hat to the head. During the 1880s, bonnets gave way to hats, and the popularity of hatpins soared. They remained a standard women's accessory through the 1910s and were produced in a vast range of materials and types. They were typically around 20 cm in length, with the pinhead being the most decorated part. In some countries they were viewed as a potentially dangerous weapon which could be used by women in self-defence, so regulations were introduced to limit the length allowed. These hat pins were used c1900.This item is from the Raper Collection donated to the Wodonga Historical Society by Mrs. Jean Raper. A pair of simple hat pins with faux silver ball shaped head.jewellery, hat pins, fashion accessory

1950's - 1960's itemBrown wooden cotton reel with black and silver label on each end.Pearsalls 20 crochet made in England

Colour photo of Silver Jubillee decorated tram at night. Housed in folder.individual, basil miller, bendigo trams

Award issued in the last month of WW1Trophy awarded for best taining battalion October 1918, last month of World War 1Silver, Chalis shaped cup, no handles, ridged stem and ornate engraving.2nd Training Brigade Australian Imperial Force March and Attack Cup Presented by the Officers 9th Training Battalion AIF For Completion by Platoons in Smartness Route Marching Anti-Gas Training and Musketry Fovant 1918 1918 October competion won by 5th TB *Halmarks* 4 pint 53823 Walker and Hall Shefield Englandvictorian scottish regiment, ww1, 5/6 rvr, trophy, 2nd training brigade, 1918

Dark navy bound book with silver embossed writing. 267 pages. non-fictionA manual of practical office short cuts to improve office functions.town of portland, office, instructional manual