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Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Honor Book, Docker's Plains
This is a velvet covered book with gold edged pages beautifully written in fine calligraphy depicting the history of all the pupils who offered for War service in the 1914-1918 war. Nurse Alice M Byrne, William Thomas Byrne, Richard Cummins, George Delaney, William George Elliot (Military Medal), Stanley William Grossman,29th Battalion; Alexander Cluny McDonald, Albert Arthur Perkins,KIA 1/10/1917; Harry Perkins,37th and 38th Battalions; Frederick Perkins,37th Battalion; Sydney Spencer Plum, Leslie George Richardson,trained at Wangaratta before contracting menigitis and died 25/6/1916; John Claude Smith,18th Battalion KIA 18/4/1916; This is a velvet covered book with gold edged pages beautifully written in fine calligraphy by Docker's Plains Head Teacher Mr Thomas Kidman, recording the military history of all the pupils at Docker's Plains State School who offered for War service in the 1914-1918 war. . Fixed inside the book's back cover are four original newspaper articles, two relating to the unveiling of the Honour Roll and Book at the children's annual picnic held on 17/10/1921 and dated 19/10/1921. The other two articles relate to the death and funeral of Albert D Lowerson VC of Myrtleford in 1946.The school was closed in 1949 and no longer existsA brown velvet covered book with gold edged pages written in fine calligraphy depicting the history of past pupils who offered for War service in the 1914-1918 war.Docker's Plains Honor Bookdocker's plains, ww1, honour book -
Learmonth and District Historical Society Inc.
Photo, 1923 Miners Rest - Unveiling of 1914 - 1918 War Memorial, 1923
This photo was taken in 1923 at the unveiling of the 1914 - 1918 War Memorial at Miners Rest,on the corner of Howe and Albert Streets and shows the large crowd in attendance.Memorial commemoration of W.W.11. Sepia photo of the crowd at the unveiling of the 1914-1918 War Memorial at Miners Rest. noneminers rest, 1914 1918 war memorial, -
Greensborough Historical Society
Postcard, The Burial of two British soldiers on the battlefield, 1919c
One of a series of official war photographs of World War I. The caption on back of card reads "Into this battlefield grave two dead British soldiers have been reverently placed, while the Padre reads the solemn words of the Burial Service".Colour photograph, black and white text on versoDaily Mail Battle Pictures. Official war photographs, Series III No. 23.world war 1 -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Book, Bruce Scates et al, World War One; A history in 100 stories, 2015
"World War One; A history in 100 stories" Large hard cover book with sepia dust cover. Photo on cover has two soldiers in uniform and small boy in matching uniform. Title is in gold and white. Back cover has inscription, five small photos and three badges. Allan Whittaker article on page 85.Back cover -" telling the truth about war requires it's own kind of courage"war - world war i, allan whittaker -
Geelong RSL Sub Branch
Linen Cloth - Australians we are Proud Of!, Early 20th Century
This cloth has portraits, units, names addresses and injuries that the men received during their service during the Boer War.The cloth is an original and has the portraits of Victorian Servicemen to went to South Africa during the Boer War.A square, white cotton cloth with portraits of Victorians who served during the Boer War.Portraits of Serviceman and their Names and Units, where they came from and injuries received during their service.linen cloth, boer war -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Photograph, German War Cemetery Tatura
Shows picture of the entrance to the German War Cemetery, Tatura. Sepia photograph showing entrance of German War Cemetery. Photograph stuck onto piece of white cardboard. tatura victoria, german war cemetery tatura, war graves commission -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
Clothing - Flying gloves, 1942
Korean War/Japanese occupation period historical significance.Pair of flying gloves from Korean War/Japanese Occupation period belonging to A34219 Stuart SimpsonNil -
Greensborough Historical Society
CD-ROM, Ted Baillieu speaking on researching World War 1 veterans, 04/03/2014
Ted Baillieu speaking on researching World War 1 veterans. The Hon Hugh Delahunty MP, Minister of Veterans Affairs opened the seminar and Chair of Victorian ANZAC Centenary Committee, The Hon Ted Baillieu MLA, updated attendees on plans. His theme was "Connections" prompting the need for people of the day, through family research, local people, churches and honour boards etc., to make 'Connections' to the World War 1 event of 100 years ago.Two Cd-Roms in plactic envelopes Disc a: 49 min. Disc b: 17 min.Ted Baillieu speaking on researching World War 1 veteransworld war i, ted baillieu -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Medal - Brown Victory medal
The Victory Medal was awarded to all servicemen and women who served in a theatre of war between 5th August 1914 and 11th November 1918 and automatically qualified its recipient for the British War Medal. The Victory Medal was never awarded on its own.World War One Victory medal awarded to Private F W Brown 30 Battalion AIFworld war one, wwi, brown -
Melbourne Legacy
Magazine, Aussie. The Australian Soldiers' Magazine, 1919
An issue of 'Aussie. The Australian Soldiers' Magazine.' printed by the A.I.F. Printing Section for the soldiers and cost 10 centimes. This edition is Issue No. 13 April 1919. Comprised of stories, poems, drawings. Often of humorous nature. The whole of it's contents are written or drawn by members of the A.I.F. in the field. This was the final edition as Phillip Harris was being demobbed and he thanks the readers for their contributions. 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 in Portsea in 1920.A record of publications made for the troops in World War 1.A copy of 'Aussie' a field newspaper published for the troops in World War I.world war one, souvenir -
Frankston RSL Sub Branch
Webbing, Belt, No maker discernible, Unknown
Used with dress uniform for ceremonious purposes.An example of the standard issue webbing belt used by Australian service personnel. The name "Bretterecker" and the number 360053, (possibly a post World War 2 service number) is written in black ink on the inside surface of the belt. The belt has been "blackened" for ceremonial use and has brass fittings, the 2 angled buckles normally located on the rear of the belt have been removed. The 1937 pattern equipment (also known as '37 webbing') was an item of military load-carrying equipment. Pattern 37 replaced the 1908 Pattern and 1925 Pattern—on which it was based—and was standard issue for British and Commonwealth troops from its introduction in 1937, throughout World War II, and in the post-war period until it was superseded by 58 pattern webbing. The design was confirmed on 8 June 1938 and wide-scale issue began in 1939. Towards the end of World War II, some 37 Webbing was produced in jungle green for troops fighting in the Pacific Theatre, although purpose-made 44 Pattern Webbing was then introduced for the humid jungle conditions, being lighter in weight, quicker drying, and rot-proofed.[ Although 44 Pattern continued in use with the British Army for jungle warfare in its various post-World War II colonial conflicts, it did not replace 37 Pattern in general service, which was in use up until the introduction of 58 Pattern. However, 37 Pattern was used for ceremonial purposes and still issued to Cadets in the 1990s. 1937 Pattern Webbing was made from cotton webbing, which was waterproofed and dyed before being woven. The fittings were made of stamped brass and it was produced by various manufacturers.Written in black ink on the inside "Bretterecker" and the number 360053, possibly a post World War 2 service number.webbing belt, dress webbing -
Rutherglen Historical Society
Image, 1914-1915 (Approximate)
Group of soldiers who sailed with the first Australian contingent to First World War. Lt. Col. C.A. Denehy. Included are A. Dixon, H. Clarkson, J. NottPostcard size photograph of Rutherglen boys of the 7th Battalion, 1st World War"Postcard / Correspondence / Address only / Australia"postcard size photograph of rutherglen boys of the 7th battalion, 1st world war, soldiers, world war i, 7th battalion, c a denehy, a dixon, h clarkson, j nott -
Beechworth RSL Sub-Branch
Memorabilia - Model WWI Tank metal
Acquired by Pte B.A. Bristow 5848 6 - London Regiment during war time service in France WWIMetallic basic model of a WWI tank with cannon turrets protruding on each side and on top and mounted on a metallic plinththe mounting plinth engraved "Souvenir of the War' and a poppy engraved in a central position -
Lara RSL Sub Branch
Booklet, Victorian Railway Printing Works, Five Fighting Years
The purpose of this publication is to provide a brief but comprehensive summary of the service that has been given by the Australian Military Forces in many countries since the outbreak of war on September 3, 1939Small white book,rectangular in shape with the Australian flag and red writing on the front.Made from cardboard and paper.Five Fighting Years. The Australian Army at War,1939-44book.the australian army at war. lara, r.s.l. -
Kyneton RSL Sub Branch
WW1 Medals
Pte Simmons was born in Kyneton. Died at the battle of Fromelles, July 1916.Fromelles. The battle of Fromelles on 19 July 1916 was a bloody initiation for Australian soldiers to warfare on the Western Front. Soldiers of the newly arrived 5th Australian Division, together with the British 61st Division, were ordered to attack strongly fortified German front line positions near the Aubers Ridge in French Flanders. The attack was intended as a feint to hold German reserves from moving south to the Somme where a large Allied offensive had begun on 1 July. The feint was a disastrous failure. Australian and British soldiers assaulted over open ground in broad daylight and under direct observation and heavy fire from the German lines. Over 5,500 Australians became casualties. Almost 2,000 of them were killed in action or died of wounds and some 400 were captured. This is believed to be the greatest loss by a single division in 24 hours during the entire First World War. Some consider Fromelles the most tragic event in Australia’s history. www.awm.gov.au/articles/encyclopedia/fromelles Two WW1 War service medals with ribbons in a white presentation case. With black clothe lining. On the rim of each medal is: 4899Pte N T Simmons 59 Bn AIF The medals are labelled British War Medal and Allied Victory Medal 1914- 1918. On the inside of the lid is card inscribed: Posthumus award to 4899 Pte N T Simmons 59 Bn AIF. ww1 medals, british war medal, allied victory medal 1914- 1918, n t simmons, fromelles -
Greensborough Historical Society
Document, Commonwealth War Graves Commission. [Greensborough area], 1917-1945
A list of residents from the Greensborough area who died on active service and whose graves are recorded on the Commonwealth War Graves Commission website (www.cwgc.org). Includes Greensborough, Watsonia, Lower Plenty, Montmorency, Bundoora and Macleod.2 page printout of names of war dead from the Greensborough area.Hand written on page "For complete details see electronic copy on Victorian collections"commonwealth war graves commission, world war 1, world war 2, greensborough, watsonia, lower plenty, montmorency, bundoora, macleod -
Waverley RSL Sub Branch
Certificate of Service Great War, Served With Honour in the Great War
Certificate of Service to those who served in the Great War. Was awarded to Henry Claude Roussac 1737 a Gallipoli Veteran 25 BnFramed certificate printed in black and red awarded to those who served in the Great WarH.C. Roussac No. V23533henry claude roussac, gallipoli veteran 25 bn, aif, served with honour, henry claude roussac, gallipoli veteran 25 bn, aif, served with honour -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Book, Valerie Polley, War & Warrandyte 1914-18 - Valerie Polley, 2016
The story of the township and its enlisted men during the Great War, by Valerie Polley, Warrandyte Historical Society.This book has been compiled from posters exhibited in the Warrandyte Historical Society's exhibition entitled War & Warrandyte 1914-18, made possible by a grant through the Anzac Centenary Community Grants (Veterans Fund) from the Victorian Government and the Victorian Veterans Council. -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Soldiers' Memorial World War 2 in Main Street -- Showing inscription 1999
World War 2 Soldiers’ Memorial 1999. "In remembrance WW2 and Korean War, Malaysia, Borneo, Vietnam". The unveiling ceremony of the memorial was held on Sunday Nov 4th, 1956, by Lieutenant Edmond Herring. KCMG. DSO. MC. EO. The ceremony was dedicated "To the men of Stawell and District who paid the supreme sacrifice in World War 2 and Korean War. Two black & white photos taken in 1999 of World War 2 memorial. One photo an enlargement of the other. The memorial includes a list of all these who served in World War 2 and sits in a garden bed. At the top of the list is a world globe showing Australia surrounded by Asia, at the base Remembrance is prominently written around the base. stawell ww2 -
Lara RSL Sub Branch
Book, The War 1939-1945 Edited by Desmond Flower and James Reeves Dedicated to the 30,000,000 dead, First Published 1960
A documentary conspectus of the worst war in history beginning at the German invasion of Poland 1939 and ending with the last Japanese surrenders in September - October 1945. This book is an attempt to put together a chronicle of how it actually felt to be alive, to see, to hear, to smell, to feel the war first hand.The War 1939-1945 - Printed 1960 Dark blue cover with ware and tear around the edges MapsDate stamps from HMAS Albatross library wwii, phony war, winter war, norway -
Federation University Historical Collection
Postcard - black and white, Ruins of a house at Le Bizet, c1917
Le Bizet is a village in the Belgian province of Hainaut . It lies in the district of Ploegsteert and is near the French border. This postcard was purchased by an Australian soldier during World War One. Black and white postcard showing houses in Le Bizet, Belgium in ruins after bombing during World War One. This card was purchased by an Australian soldier, probably Henry Smerdon Holmes, during World War One. chatham-holmes family collection, le bizet, belgium, ploegsteert, world war, world war 1, bombing, world war one, western front -
Melbourne Legacy
Photograph - Photo, Aerial view of the Somme
An aerial photo of the Somme in France during World War One. There are coordinates or numbers in some areas. Also labelled are the Johannes and Anvil Wood. Was with 11 other photos of World War One that had been mounted on board for display at Legacy House at some stage. When they were taken off display they were put in the archive cabinets. The founding legatees all served in World War One so these photos would have been of significant places for them. (see 01888 to 01899). From the AWM: Anvil Wood was a small wood to the north of Peronne that marked the centreline of an attack by the 14th Brigade on the morning of 1 September 1918. The northern approaches to Peronne were covered by numerous field and machine-guns, but the leading battalions of the brigade - the 53rd and 54th - pushed their attack home with determination, and sent the German defenders fleeing back to Peronne. The attack opened the way for the 14th Brigade to advance on to Peronne itself and break into the town's northern defences.Photos from World War One that would have been significant to the founding legatees.Sepia photo of the Somme battlefield in France during World War One.world war one, france, somme -
Ballarat RSL Sub-Branch Inc.
Victory Medal
This object relates to Herbert Swain GREENING. He was born on 1/01/1891 in Ballarat, VIC. Herbert Swain served in the AIF (3292) enlisting on, 13/07/1915 in Ballarat, VIC before being discharged from duties with the 5 BATTALION as a Army Non-Commissioned Private (PTE) on 15/02/1918. Herbert Swain GREENING was not a prisoner of war. His next of kin is Mrs. M. Greening - Mother. Herbert Greening was awarded the 1914-1915 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal.Gold coloured circular medallion attached via a ring to a ribbon of indigo, blue, green, yellow, orange and red stripes blended with undefined edges; yellow stitching defines the border. Medallion features a figure in robes with wings. Reverse features text inside a wreath.On front: “WMM” On reverse: “THE GREAT/ WAR FOR/ CIVILISATION/ 1914 - 1919/ .........”medals, ballarat rsl, ballarat -
Tramways/East Melbourne RSL Sub Branch - RSL Victoria Listing id: 27511
Poster - Print, The Korean War
'The Department of Defence 50th Anniversary of the Korean War Commemoration Committee. 1213 Jefferson Davis Highway Crystal Gateway 4, Suite 702'Framed print of an illustrated image detailing the Korean War. Image details a map of Korea, all political personal involved, and each nation involved wearing their uniform. Small insert under frame states: 'The Department of Defence 50th Anniversary of the Korean War Commemoration Committee. 1213 Jefferson Davis Highway Crystal Gateway 4, Suite 702'korean war, 50th anniversary of korean war, korea map, illustration -
Emerald Museum & Nobelius Heritage Park
PHOTO, Eric William John Durance
Eric William John Durance ,Son of William and Margaret Durance of Macclesfield. Rank.Private. Service no. 812. Unit 22 nd Battalion Service Army Conflict 1914-1918 Date of Death 4th October 1915. Cause of Death Died of Wounds. CEMETERY OR MEMORIAL DETAILS. 6 Lone Pine Memorial Gallipoli. Place of enlistment Gembrook West Victoria. Native Place. Macclesfield Victoria War Grave Register notes. DURANCE, PTE. Eric William John, 812.22nd Bn. Died of wounds 4th. Oct. 1915. Son of William John Durance and Margaret Madigan (his ). Native of Macclesfield, Victoria, Australia. 65 Source. AWM145 Roll of Honour cards.1914-1918 War Army. LOCATION on the Roll of Honour. Eric Williams John Durance's name is located at panel 96 in the Commemorative Area at the Australian War Memorial (as indicated by the poppy on the plan).1914-1918 War Age at time of death 21Photo of Eric William Durance in his uniform from the 1914-1918 war.1st world war. -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - JENNY FOLEY COLLECTION: WAR TORN
Darwin was bombed a total of 64 times during the war. The biggest and most deadly air-raids occurred on19/1/1943. Two hundred and forty two Japanese aircraft bombed the township, harbour and 2 airstrips. There were 235 deaths, 9 ships sunk in the harbour and 9 aircraft destroyed.Bendigo Advertiser ''The way we were'' from 2003. War torn: a house in Darwin after the Japanese bombing during World War 2, circa 1942. The clip is in a folder.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
Book, Dennis Edward and Co, The Anglo - Boer War Album, Unknown
Explains history of the Boar WarGreen hard book cover with photos and inscriptions of the Boar War October 11th 1899 till May 1st 1902,Rising Sun (Australia and Great Britain with wreath). Natal and Tasmania inscribed). -
Red Cliffs Military Museum
Handkerchief, Prisoners Of War
A Note with the Handkerchief. A relic of Nakompaton This frame contains a linen handkerchief on which many of the prisoners of war of the Japanese have signes and recorded their unit identityLinen Handkerchief on which many of the Prisoners of War of the Japanese signed and recorded their unit identity.Many signatures of soldiers including "Edward Weary Dunlop" -
Bendigo Military Museum
Currency - WAR SAVINGS STAMPS, C.WW2
The Symbol on the front cover “WSS” stands for War Savings Stamps.War Saving Stamp folder, folds out to three pages, front has blue cover with print in black and white with area for “to and from”, inside 3 pages have blue/white with squares divided into 32 places for War savings stamps, there are 6 stamps blue colour which feature a fighter plane, price per stamp 6d (pence), rear 2 pages are blue edged with information re War savings stamps and value.On front in black type, “To Mrs J Guiney”, “from Robert Tea Co Ltd”stamps, war savings, currency -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Souvenir - Warrnambool Soldiers Memorial saucer, Mid 20th Century
The War Memorial was constructed in 1925 on Merri Street at the South side of Liebig St. It was constructed to commemorate the soldiers of WW1. It is constructed of red granite and the Angel is carved in marble. Adjacent to it is the RSL clubrooms.The Warrnambool War Memorial is a significant space commemorating a significant event and situated in one of the most prominent sites within the city. The image on this item would therefore be a typical memory which visitors would like to take from our city.White china saucer with gold rim and black print of the Warrnambool War Memorial. Soldiers Memorial Warrnambool. On rear Royal Stafford, guaranteed English Bone China. Made in England warrnambool, warrnambool war memorial