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Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - ANZAC COLLECTION: HERALD SUN MAGAZINE GALLIPOLI 100 YEAR ANNIVERSARY, 2015
Gallipoli 100 year anniversary magazine produced by Herald Sun. Black and white print, many photos of World War 1 soldiers, nurses, campaigns, objects from period.newspaper, sun news -pictorial, anzac, bendigo, world war 1 and 11., army, navy, airforce -
Beechworth RSL Sub-Branch
Photograph - Photograph William Hoffman
Framed Studio photograph of William Hoffman simulated training on a mock Vickers Maxim Machine GunWilliam (Bill) Hoffman born 1899. Bill survived the Gallipoli Landing after being wounded -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Equipment - Binoculars
These binoculars belonged to Lieutenant Thomas Spencer Howard, 8th Australian Light Horse Regiment. Howard was killed in action in the charge at the Nek, Gallipoli peninsula, on 7 August 1915. Howard was a 25-year-old grain dealer from Melbourne when he enlisted in the AIF and was appointed a lieutenant in the 8th ALH on 24 October 1914. He had pre-World War One service with 10th Light Horse (VMR), 11th & 29th Light Horse Regiments. Prior to sailing he was presented with these binoculars: “Lieut TS Howard 8th LH, 3rd Aust Imp Exped’y Force, From Chief and Staff of J.F.C. Jan 1915”. They were returned, together with his spurs, to his family following his death. Metal binoculars with leather case with metal presentation plaque on inside flap lid. Lieut TS Howard 8th LH, 3rd Aust Imp Exped’y Force, From Chief and Staff of J.F.C. Jan 1915howard, light horse, 8th, gallipoli, binoculars, wwi, world war one, nek -
Bendigo Military Museum
Photograph - PHOTOGRAPH, GALLIPOLI, cWW1
Original owner - Stephen John PARISH Regiment number/ Unit 703, Enlisted 19-08-14 F.COY 8th Battalion Became an officer 2nd Lieutenant in 1st Machine Gun Battalion RTA 17-03-1919 See also Cat No. 5979.6.Original photograph - black and white on photographic paper. Scene depicts landing boats, beach scene, an encampment with tents and small buildings with background of ridges. Handwritten greeting and information on back of photograph. Panorama photograph.Handwritten in faded black ink - back of photograph "Clevedon/ 3/7/18/ Just a picture of Gallipoli/ if you show it to any of/ the boys that have been/ there they will explain it/ better than I can by writing/ best love/ Ste ? xx" Handwritten in mainly uppercase letters, blue ink. Left to Right - " MOST OF OUR/ SUPPLIES WERE/ LANDED HERE" " THE LAST OF/ THE AIF LEFT/ HERE 29-12-1915" " 1ST AIF DIVISION/ LANDID (sic) HERE/ 25-4-1915" " THIS PERE WAS/ RECKED (sic) SEVERAL/ TIMES BY STORMS" " 1ST AIF/ HOSPITAL TENTS " TURKS BEACHIE (sic) / FIRED SCHRAPNIL/ ALONG BEACH/ FROM HEARE (sic)" " 4th INF BGDE/ Faught (sic) have/ on 9-5-1915" . "photographs, ww1, gallipoli, s. j. parish, 8th battalion -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - School Project, Memories of an Australian Soldier, 1/06/1997 12:00:00 AM
Photocopy of Luther College Year 10 history project describing several war memorials and researching the story of Sergeant Charles Samuel Hall whose name appears on the Mitcham War Memorial. He served at Gallipoli and on the Western Front but contracted tuberculosis and died at the Australian Military Hospital, Harefield Park in Middlesex. The report includes information about tuberculosis and relates the disease to the conditions in Gallipoli and in France. A report on the Battle of Pozieres is included. 70p. Maps. Photographs.hall, charles samuel, world war 1914-1918. battle of poziers, war memorials -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - ANZAC COLLECTION: BENDIGO ADVERTISER INSET ON ANZAC CENTENARY, 25th April, 2015
Newspaper insert from Bendigo Advertiser, April 25, 2015. On front : 1915 - 2015 Gallipoli Centenary Souvenir, 100 years of Anzac. Black and white drawing on front of various aspects of War -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Medal (Item) - Medal ANZAC, Victorian Department Of Education 1916
Obverse .... head of King George V facing left. Reverse .... wreath surrounding inscription ,ANZAC (surrounding wreath) Dept. Of Education Victoria, Lest We Forget 25 APR 12 (around circumference) -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, Commemoration Tree at North Ringwood State School, Oban Road - 1955
Newly planted eucalyptus tree in protective wooden framework with notice - "Commemoration Tree - This tree was planted on Remembrance Day 11th November 1955 by Maj. Gen. LE.E.Beavis, C.B. C.B.E. D.S.O., In memory of all Servicemen who took part in the wars of 1914-18 AND 1939-45. Lest We Forget." (See also Reg. no. 1593 for later images of this tree with a permanent plaque dated 1965.)Typed below photograph, "Commemoration Tree at North Ringwood State School. ... Planted in sand from Gallipoli." -
Frankston RSL Sub Branch
Medallions, Commemorative (x2), Hafner Mint, 75th Anniversary of ANZAC Medal, 1990
Set of two oxidised bronze 75th Anniversary of Anzac medals in a dark blue coloured presentation case. The medallions feature a scene depicting the Anzac Cove landing on one side with the inscriptions "75TH ANNIVERSARY OF ANZAC" "WE WILL REMEMBER THEM". The other side of the medallions has a scene depicting Simpson and his donkey with the inscription "202 J.SIMPSON 3 F.AMB. AAMC". The medal was presented to Gallipoli survivors and the members of the 'Gallipoli 1990 Task Force' at the time of the 75th anniversary of Anzac.The medallions are inscribed with the following, "75TH ANNIVERSARY OF ANZAC" "WE WILL REMEMBER THEM" "202 J.SIMPSON 3 F.AMB. AAMC". The presentation case is inscribed "NUMISMATIC SOCIETY OF VICTORIA". medal, medallion, anzac medal, 75th anniversary of anzac medal, 75th anniversary, simpson, anzac cove -
Ringwood RSL Sub-Branch
Photographs, Dandenon RSL parade, 1987
8 photographs ANZAC Day parade Dandenong RSL 1987. Coloured photo of King George Gallipoli 75th anniversary tour 1990, photo of a veteran and his carer. Black and white of medical strore -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
Frame of "The Storey Begins", The Australian New Zealand Army Corps .....Lest We Forget
Gold painted wooden framed photograph of 'The Legend of Anzac" with 15 stories are displayed on a cut out on red background. -The Legend Begins -The Land and the Landing -The Chance of a Lifetime-Every Man A Volunteer -The Dardanelles -The Enemy Face- Johnny Turk -Making Do - Home Was Never Like This -An Informal Armistice -A new Landing - The Breakout -Dardanelles Committee -The Home Front -The New Enemy - Winter -Evacuation - The Great Deception -A.N.Z.A.C. Names and Places -Battle Honours, Flags, Drums and Medals -A.N.Z.A,C. … Lest WE Forget. Stating on the top left 2 Australian Medals Gallipoli Star Medal - Victory Medal (next) Rising Sun Badge NZ Expeditionary badge Victory Medal NZ Star Medal Australian Gallipoli Star Medal - The four medal star is bright bronze ensigned with a crown the obverse has cross gladius overlaid with oak wreath that is ensigned with the cypher of Ki ng George V. A scroll bearing the legend 1914-15 is centrally placed across the blades was authorised in 1918 and awarded for service in specified theatres of war between 5th Aug 1914 & 31st Dec 1915. Australian and New Zealand Victory medal is a United Kingdom and British First World War Campaign Medal. The award of a common allied campaign recommended in March 1919. The New Zealand Star Medal, designed R.K. Peacock, eight pointed star (representing NZ and the seven Territories of Australia) surrounding a silver disc with the words " Gallipoli 1914-15. -
Clunes Museum
Ceramic - DECORATIVE CERAMIC
Ceramic poppy, red with black centre, hole in base to enable hangingpoppy, gallipoli -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Document - Invitation - Opening of Gallipoli Gallery, Australian War Memorial, Canberra 1984, c. 1984
Identification numbers 6977 a,b Invitation to K.S. Anderson to opening of Gallipoli Gallery, Australian War Memorial, Canberra, 29 August 1984, together with a covering letter from the Office of the Director of the Australian War Memorial.k s anderson -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Postcard - ROY AND DORIS KELLY COLLECTION: MEDITERRANEAN EXPEDITIONARY FORCE, XMAS CARD, 1900-1920
Xmas Card 1915, WW1, Mediterranean Expeditionary Force, Gallipoli Peninsula, A.I.F. 7th Batallion. Printed on the inside 'Wishing you a Merry Christmas and a Happy Prosperous New Year'. Handwritte in ink To Lyd From Willpostcard, xmas card, aif 7th bn, gallipoli peninsula, 1915 -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Document, "Melbourne Celebrates 150th Anniversary", 1985
"Melbourne Celebrates 150th Anniversary" a Souvenir Portfolio of MelMelbourne. Published portfolio of early Melbourne photographs collected by Mr Paynting. Published 1985Cover stamped "Edwin Whiting - 14 Gallipoli Parade - Pascoe Vale South - 3044 (03) 9386 4989built environment -
Lilydale RSL Sub Branch
Photograph
Black and white photograph in wooden frameLabel attached underneath photograph "Original photograph of the Gallipoli Peninsula on the Dardanelles 1915. Arrow shows Turkish positions. -
Federation University Historical Collection
Magazine, Extra Muros: Ballarat Teachers' College Magazine, 1949, 1948
During 1948 Principal Frank Lord, a Gallipoli veteran, gave an inspiring address reminding students of the great sacrifice made by the Anzacs at Gallipoli. "These men set a high standard which has been followed by men of the second World War. We as teachers can help set standards amongst the children we are privileged to teach, and this we have an important task to do. We also must pay particular care to children of the men who fought and died in the two Great Wars through which our country has passed."Blue soft covered magazine of the Ballarat Teachers' College. Contents include: * Foreword by Principal Frank Lord "A teacher affects eternity, he can never tell where his influence stops" Photographic reproductions include: * 1949 staff and students * Hostels * Clubs * Sports * Lapses into Literature Images include: * S.R.C. and Group Leaders * Social Committee * Sports Committee * Magazine Committee * Hockey * Basketball * Football Inside front cover "Monica Miller"ballarat teachers' college, frank lord, david j. collins, john h. gervasoni, maureen godfrey, margaret collins, peter fryar, wal wall, j.w. blackie, monical miller, e.n. tippett, g.j. white, d.h. evans, p.j. hudson, m.l. collins, m. godfrey, gallipoli, physical education, i. ellwood, m. smale, j. cleland, j. groves, r. lockhart, a. mclachlan, turner, j. coad, lord, c. mansfield, john hogan gervasoni -
Frankston RSL Sub Branch
Card, Memorial
Small folded, printed card in memory of Australian World War 1 serviceman Arthur Ernest Bolger presumably distributed at a remembrance service. A E Bolger was killed in action at the ANZAC landing in Gallipoli. see item 00014.1Printed with a black border and with the following inscription printed in silver and within an illustration of a wreath on the front cover "In Loving Memory". -
Frankston RSL Sub Branch
Medallion
The medal was created for sale to the public to raise funds for the provision of troop comforts material.Medallion distributed during World War 1 by the South Australia Division of the Australian Comforts Fund. This medallion was apparently used for fund raising by the ACF to support the welfare of Australian service personnel. The medallion is 52mm diameter by 5mm thick and is made from copper. The medallion has a swivel and a loop at the top for attaching a chain or ribbon. Mintage total not known. The Reverse side of the medallion is embossed with the words "New Guinea", "Egypt", "Gallipoli", "France", "Palestine", "Salonika" and "Mesopotamia" within an olive wreath. The obverse side of the medallion has an embossed image of the head and shoulders of an Australian soldier wearing a slouch hat and carrying a rifle at the high port position. The edge of the medallion is stamped "Australian Comforts Fund SA Division". Medallion has suffered edge damage and has been cleaned extensivelyThe reverse side of the medallion is embossed with the words "New Guinea", "Egypt", "Gallipoli", "France", "Palestine", "Salonika" and "Mesopotamia" within an olive wreath. The obverse side of the medallion has an embossed image of the head and shoulders of an Australian soldier wearing a slouch hat and carrying a rifle at the high port position. The edge of the medallion is stamped "Australian Comforts Fund SA Division". Stokes & Sonsww1, medallion, south australia, acf, australian comforts fund -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
Pay Book, Australian Imperial Force. Soldiers Pay Book, Circa 1914
Was with first landing at Gallipoli.Brown Cover Soldiers Pay Book. Australian Imperial Forces. Dated 21st October 1914 to 21st February 1919. Photograph and Postcard included.Inscribed H. Adams Private 57th Battalion. #57575 . -
Bendigo Military Museum
Memorabilia - HONOR to the AIF BADGE, C. 1918
Commemoration badge 25.4 1918Medallion, metal, silver colour, round with section at top with ring in, front has central depiction portrait of an AIF Soldier, rear has a central rectangular section with 3 x place names.On front face, “ HONOR to the AIF”, on rear around edge, “ANZAC Day 1918”, centre has “ Gallipoli , France, Palestine”medallions, honor to the aif, anzac day 1918 -
Chiltern Athenaeum Trust
Photograph reproduction of WW1 soldier Ernest William Place, circa 1914-1918
WW1 relevance The Great War 1914-1915WW1 The Great WAR 1914-1915Reproduced photograph of WW1 soldier Ernest William PlaceBack of photograph : "1894 - 27/7/1915 Gallipoli, Ernest William Place, No 1793 8th BTN 1st AIF" ww1, the great war, ww1 soldier -
Kyneton RSL Sub Branch
Childrens medal, ANZAC Day. School children’s medal, 1918
The Anzac Day school children’s medal, issued in 1918, was distributed to every school child that year to commemorate ANZAC Day.Two medallions on display card. Small ring on top, for ribbon in order to wear around neck.Head side: head & shoulders of soldier wearing slouch hat. Tails: Anzac Day 1918. Gallipoli France Palestineanzac day, ww1, children's medal, 1918 -
Red Cliffs Military Museum
Document, Obituary, 12:MMMM, 1976 (exact); Walter Thomas West passed away 4th December 1976 and his funeral was held 7th of December
Attached to his R.S.L. Membership Card along with the funeral notice, is a subsequent newspaper article written at the time of Walter West's death, which reads: Death of Pioneer Settler/ A pioneer settler of/ the Red Cliffs irigation/ district and one of the/ last men to be evacuated/ from Gallipoli, died sud/denly on Saturday night/ aged 84./ In 1922 Mr. Watler Thomas/ West came to Red Cliffs/ where he established Block/ 86 in the irrigation district./ He lived there until his/ death on Saturday after playing bowls at the Red/ Cliffs rinks on Saturday/ afternoon./ Mr. West was born in Jeparit and served with the/ 24th Battalion in Egypt and/ Gallipoli./ He was awarded the Mili/tary Medal in France in/ 1917 and the Military Cross/ in 1918 when he captured/ single handed an enemy/ machine gun post./ He settled at Red Cliffs/ on his return when the/ area was placed under irri-/gation./ For 25 years he operated/ a unique partnership with/ the late Mr. Martin Nippe, his adjoining property/ owner. The pair pooled their/ horticultural equipment for/ joint use./ Mr. West joined Mildura/ Legacy in 1942 and was an/ active member until his/ death./ The funeral will be held at the United Church, Red/ Cliffs this morning at 10.30Type written obituary, presumably used when Walter West,MC,MM, died.Walter West MC,MM/ Red Cliffs residents were saddened to learn of the sudden passing on Saturday last/ of Walter Thomas West MC,MM., a Pioneer/settler and well respected citizen./ "Wal" as he was affectionately known, was/ born at Dandenong some 84years ago./ He served with distinction in World War 1/ with 24th Battalion. He was an original ANZAC, and also saw service in/ Egypt and France. He received two awards for gallantry in the field - The Military/ Medal in France 1917 and the Military Cross in France/ in 1918 when he was responsible for the/ single handed capture of an enemy gun and crew./ He was an original soldier settler and developed/ his fruit block in Red Cliffs which is still/ operated by his son Tom. In 1922 he/ became an original Trustie of the Methodist/Church and was the last surviving original/ Trustie. He served on the Board of/ directors of the Red Cliffs Co-Operative Co.Ltd/ from 1954 to 1967, and was Chairman of Directors/ in 1963 and 1964. He showed a keen interest/ in youth activities and some excellent cricketers/ were produced as a result of his coaching of/ the Methodist Junior Cricket Team. He was an/ active and keen member of Mildura Legacy/ for 34 years, serving as President in 1947 and 1948./ He was secretary of the Cemetary Trust for many years, served on the Hospital Committee/ was a member of Memorial Lodge, a member of Red Cliffs Senior Citizens Club and a /member of Red Cliffs Sub-Branch R.S.L. since / it's inception./ He was a keen member of the Red Cliffs/ Bowling Club and took part in a club event on/ the day of his passing./ It was the pioneer settler and men with ability/ and initiative of Walter West that brought/ out the Community Spirit which resulted in/ the Red Cliffs we know today.1918, 1917, ww1, walter, thomas, west, mm, mc, 24th, battalion, aif, gallipoli, bullecourt -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Book, Official History of Australia in the War of 1914-1918 Vol 2
This book was part of a large group of books referred to as the Pattison Collection, which belonged to the Warrnambool Public Library, part of the Warrnambool Mechanics’ Institute. About RALPH ERIC PATTISON and the ‘PATTISON COLLECTION’ The ‘Pattison Collection’ is a collection of books and records that was originally owned by the Warrnambool Mechanics’ Institute, founded in Warrnambool in 1853. By 1886 the Warrnambool Mechanics’ Institute (WMI) had grown to have a Library, Museum and Fine Arts Gallery, with a collection of “… choice productions of art and valuable specimens in almost every branch and many wonderful national curiosities, are now to be seen there, including historic relics of the town and district.” It later included a School of Design. Although it was very well patronised, the WMI was led to ask the City Council to take it over in 1911 due to a lack of financial support. In 1935 Ralph Pattison was appointed as City Librarian to establish and organise the Warrnambool Public Library as it was then called. Ralph Eric Pattison was born in Rockhampton, Queensland, in 1891. He married Maude Swan from Warrnambool in 1920 and they set up a home in Warrnambool. In 1935 when Pattison accepted the position as City Librarian for the Warrnambool City Council his huge challenge was to make a functional library within two rooms of the Mechanics’ Institute. He tirelessly cleaned, cleared and sorted a disarrayed collection of old books, jars of preserved specimens and other items reserved for exhibition in the city’s museum. He developed and updated the library with a wide variety of books for all tastes, including reference books for students; a difficult task to fulfil during the years following the Depression. He converted all of the lower areas of the building into a library, reference room and reading room for members and the public. The books were sorted and stored using a cataloguing and card index system that he had developed himself. He also prepared the upper floor of the building and established the Art Gallery and later the Museum, a place to exhibit the many old relics that had been stored for years for this purpose. One of the treasures he found was a beautiful ancient clock, which he repaired, restored and enjoyed using in his office during the years of his service there. Ralph Pattison was described as “a meticulous gentleman whose punctuality, floorless courtesy and distinctive neat dress were hallmarks of his character, and ‘his’ clock controlled his daily routine and his opening and closing of the library’s large heavy doors to the minute.” Pattison took leave from 1942 to 1945 to serve in the Royal Australian Navy, Volunteer Reserve as Lieutenant. A few years later he converted one of the Museum’s rooms into a Children’s Library, stocking it with suitable books for the younger generation. This was an instant success. In the 1950’s he had the honour of being appointed to the Victorian Library Board and received more inspiration from the monthly conferences in Melbourne. He was sadly retired in 1959 after over 23 years of service, due to the fact that he had gone over the working age of council officers. However, he continued to take a very keen interest in the continual development of the Library until his death in 1969. THE NEW WARRNAMBOOL LIBRARY When the WMI building was pulled down in 1963 a new civic building was erected on the site and the new Warrnambool Library, on behalf of the City Council, took over all the holdings of the WMI. At this time some of the items were separated and identified as the ‘Pattison Collection’, named after Pattison. Eventually, the components of the WMI were distributed from the Warrnambool Library to various places, including the Art Gallery, Historical Society and Flagstaff Hill. Later some were even distributed to other regional branches of Corangamite Regional Library and passed to and fro. It is difficult now to trace just where all of the items have ended up. The books at Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village generally display stamps and markings from Pattison as well as a variety of other institutions including the Mechanics’ Institute itself. The Pattison Collection, along with other items at Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village, was originally part of the Warrnambool Mechanics' Institute’s collection. The Warrnambool Mechanics’ Institute Collection is primarily significant in its totality, rather than for the individual objects it contains. Its contents are highly representative of the development of Mechanics' Institute libraries across Australia, particularly Victoria. A diversity of publications and themes has been amassed, and these provide clues to our understanding of the nature of and changes in the reading habits of Victorians from the 1850s to the middle of the 20th century. The collection also highlights the Warrnambool community’s commitment to the Mechanics’ Institute, reading, literacy and learning in the regions, and proves that access to knowledge was not impeded by distance. These items help to provide a more complete picture of our community’s ideals and aspirations. The Warrnambool Mechanics Institute book collection has historical and social significance for its strong association with the Mechanics Institute movement and the important role it played in the intellectual, cultural and social development of people throughout the latter part of the nineteenth century and the early twentieth century. The collection of books is a rare example of an early lending library and its significance is enhanced by the survival of an original collection of many volumes. The Warrnambool Mechanics' Institute’s publication collection is of both local and state significance. Official History of Australia in the War of 1914-1918 Vol 2 Author: C.E.W. Bean Publisher: Angus & Robertson Ltd Date: 1941 Further Information: The Story of ANZAC From May 4, 1915, to the Evacuation of the Gallipoli PeninsulaThe label on the spine cover with typed text H 940.40994 OFF Paste down front end paper has a sticker from Corangamite Regional Library Service.flagstaff hil, warrnambool, flagstaff hill maritime museum, maritime museum, shipwreck coast, flagstaff hill maritime village, great ocean road, book, pattison collection, warrnambool library, warrnambool mechanics’ institute, ralph eric pattison, corangamite regional library service, warrnambool city librarian, mechanics’ institute library, victorian library board, warrnambool books and records, warrnambool children’s library, official history of australia in the war of 1914-1918 vol 2, c.e.w. bean -
Bendigo Military Museum
Certificate - CERTIFICATE WW1, FRAMED, Post WW1
John Joseph LOWERY Regt No 1926 enlisted in the AIF 3rd Reinforcements, 22nd Batt on 16.6.1915 aged 18. Embarked for Egypt 26.8.1915, taken on strength Gallipoli 25.10.1915. Hospitalised 23.12.1915 frost bite to feet. Embarked for France 19.3.1916, promoted T/Cpl 1.2.1917, promoted L/Cpl 2.5.1917, promoted L/Sgt 21.8.1917. KIA Belgium 2.10.1917. Refer Cat No 2564P.Wooden frame, green border around certificate, glass front, centre is a photo of a soldier.Document: “Honour the Brave. Presented to Sgt J J LOWERY by the Members and Friends of the View Street Church of Christ and Bible School in grateful appreciation of his services for God, King and Country in the Great War 1914 - 1918” Bottom centre on white label: JOHN JOSEPH LOWERY “Enlisted 16.6.1915 Regt No 1926 3rd Reinforcements 22 Batt AIF aged 18. Embarked for the Middle East 26.8.1915. Admitted to hospital Gallipoli with frostbite 15.12.1915 Embarked for France 19.3.1916. Appointed Lance Sergeant 2.5.1917. KIA 2.10.1917 at Broodseinde, Belgium. Donated by Mrs Lyla Sutton” Bendigo District RSL Museum civic mementos - certificates, religion - christian, military history -
Ballarat Heritage Services
Photograph - Photograph - Colour, Aleppo Pine, Ballarat Old Cemetery, 2016, 05/06/2016
The Lone Pine at Gallipoli was an aleppo pine.Colour photographs of an Aleppo Pine planted in the Ballaalrat Old Cemetery to mark the centenary of the landing at Galipolli.aleppo pine, ballaarat old cemetery, anzac centenary, centenary, anniversary -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Photograph
Photograph of soldiers taken circa 11 October 1914 All enlisted on the 17th of August, 1914 at Wangaratta unless stated otherwise, assigned to the 7th Battalion C Company and identified as follows:- Colour Sergeant William Baker 290 - Prior to enlistment at Essendon was serving with the 58th Battalion. He embarked Australia on the 21/10/14. Brothers Charles POWLEY 347 and John Hall POWLEY 348 from Boweya - Embarked 19/10/14 on HMAT Hororata. Charles aged 21 years KIA 25/4/15 at Gallipoli and John returned to Australia on 31/10/15. Charles attended Wangaratta High School. John Crocker 346 was born at Clunes and enlisted at Broadmeadows. He was 36 years old, a butcher by trade and served with the 2nd Scottish Horse in the Boer War. His mother was listed as next of kin residing in Bracknell Tasmania He was wounded at Gallipoli and discharged on 19/1/1917 Nelson Albert Hardy 363 Born in England and a butcher by trade .KIA 23/8/1915 at Gallipoli aged 22 Edward Fahey 364 Ovens Street Wangaratta, Aged 29 years, a Painter by trade. He returned to Australia in December 1915 and appointed a Recruiting Sergeant. He resigned from this position on 8/5/1916, went AWOL and on 21/7/1920 discharged due to desertion. Joseph Cowham 360 enlisted at Broadmeadows on 19/8/1914. Thomas Peter Williams 404 - Aged 24 and a Blacksmith. He received a gunshot wound to the wrist on 26/5/1915 and returned to Australia. Joseph Nathaniel O'Brien 376 or John William O'Brien 365 both of Rowan Street Wangaratta Handwritten on rear “Wangaratta Boys C Company 7th Battalion October 11th 1914 From Private John Crocker 346”Sepia photograph of 11 men six standing and five kneeling dressed in military uniform wearing forage cap with row of pine trees in background. Photograph is mounted on brown cardboard with handwriting across top border.Rear - Wangaratta Boys C Company 7th Battalion October 11th 1914 From Private John Crocker 346 Front - list of names handwritten in ink J Powly, Col Serg Baker? Corp Naldress?, Private Couham?, C Powly, L Williams N Hardy J Crocker, E Lahy?, J?? K Jarrot? wangaratta, c company, joseph cowham 360, nelson hardy 363, john crocker 346, charles powley 347, john powley 348, hororata, gallipoli, edward fahey 364, thomas peter williams 404, william baker 290, joseph nathaniel o'brien 376, john william o'brien 365, ww1, 7th battalion -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Book, Official History of Australia in the War of 1914-1918 Vol 1
This book was part of a large group of books referred to as the Pattison Collection, which belonged to the Warrnambool Public Library, part of the Warrnambool Mechanics’ Institute. About RALPH ERIC PATTISON and the ‘PATTISON COLLECTION’ The ‘Pattison Collection’ is a collection of books and records that was originally owned by the Warrnambool Mechanics’ Institute, founded in Warrnambool in 1853. By 1886 the Warrnambool Mechanics’ Institute (WMI) had grown to have a Library, Museum and Fine Arts Gallery, with a collection of “… choice productions of art and valuable specimens in almost every branch and many wonderful national curiosities, are now to be seen there, including historic relics of the town and district.” It later included a School of Design. Although it was very well patronised, the WMI was led to ask the City Council to take it over in 1911 due to a lack of financial support. In 1935 Ralph Pattison was appointed as City Librarian to establish and organise the Warrnambool Public Library as it was then called. Ralph Eric Pattison was born in Rockhampton, Queensland, in 1891. He married Maude Swan from Warrnambool in 1920 and they set up a home in Warrnambool. In 1935 when Pattison accepted the position as City Librarian for the Warrnambool City Council his huge challenge was to make a functional library within two rooms of the Mechanics’ Institute. He tirelessly cleaned, cleared and sorted a disarrayed collection of old books, jars of preserved specimens and other items reserved for exhibition in the city’s museum. He developed and updated the library with a wide variety of books for all tastes, including reference books for students; a difficult task to fulfil during the years following the Depression. He converted all of the lower areas of the building into a library, reference room and reading room for members and the public. The books were sorted and stored using a cataloguing and card index system that he had developed himself. He also prepared the upper floor of the building and established the Art Gallery and later the Museum, a place to exhibit the many old relics that had been stored for years for this purpose. One of the treasures he found was a beautiful ancient clock, which he repaired, restored and enjoyed using in his office during the years of his service there. Ralph Pattison was described as “a meticulous gentleman whose punctuality, floorless courtesy and distinctive neat dress were hallmarks of his character, and ‘his’ clock controlled his daily routine and his opening and closing of the library’s large heavy doors to the minute.” Pattison took leave from 1942 to 1945 to serve in the Royal Australian Navy, Volunteer Reserve as Lieutenant. A few years later he converted one of the Museum’s rooms into a Children’s Library, stocking it with suitable books for the younger generation. This was an instant success. In the 1950’s he had the honour of being appointed to the Victorian Library Board and received more inspiration from the monthly conferences in Melbourne. He was sadly retired in 1959 after over 23 years of service, due to the fact that he had gone over the working age of council officers. However, he continued to take a very keen interest in the continual development of the Library until his death in 1969. THE NEW WARRNAMBOOL LIBRARY When the WMI building was pulled down in 1963 a new civic building was erected on the site and the new Warrnambool Library, on behalf of the City Council, took over all the holdings of the WMI. At this time some of the items were separated and identified as the ‘Pattison Collection’, named after Pattison. Eventually, the components of the WMI were distributed from the Warrnambool Library to various places, including the Art Gallery, Historical Society and Flagstaff Hill. Later some were even distributed to other regional branches of Corangamite Regional Library and passed to and fro. It is difficult now to trace just where all of the items have ended up. The books at Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village generally display stamps and markings from Pattison as well as a variety of other institutions including the Mechanics’ Institute itself. The Pattison Collection, along with other items at Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village, was originally part of the Warrnambool Mechanics' Institute’s collection. The Warrnambool Mechanics’ Institute Collection is primarily significant in its totality, rather than for the individual objects it contains. Its contents are highly representative of the development of Mechanics' Institute libraries across Australia, particularly Victoria. A diversity of publications and themes has been amassed, and these provide clues to our understanding of the nature of and changes in the reading habits of Victorians from the 1850s to the middle of the 20th century. The collection also highlights the Warrnambool community’s commitment to the Mechanics’ Institute, reading, literacy and learning in the regions, and proves that access to knowledge was not impeded by distance. These items help to provide a more complete picture of our community’s ideals and aspirations. The Warrnambool Mechanics Institute book collection has historical and social significance for its strong association with the Mechanics Institute movement and the important role it played in the intellectual, cultural and social development of people throughout the latter part of the nineteenth century and the early twentieth century. The collection of books is a rare example of an early lending library and its significance is enhanced by the survival of an original collection of many volumes. The Warrnambool Mechanics' Institute’s publication collection is of both local and state significance. Official History of Australia in the War of 1914-1918 Vol 1 Author: C.E.W. Bean Publisher: Angus & Robertson Ltd Date: 1941 Further Information: From the Outbreak of war to the end of the first phase of the Gallipoli campaign May 4 1915The label on the spine cover with typed text H 940.40994 OFF Paste down front end paper has a sticker from Corangamite Regional Library Service. flagstaff hil, warrnambool, flagstaff hill maritime museum, maritime museum, shipwreck coast, flagstaff hill maritime village, great ocean road, book, pattison collection, warrnambool library, warrnambool mechanics’ institute, ralph eric pattison, corangamite regional library service, warrnambool city librarian, mechanics’ institute library, victorian library board, warrnambool books and records, warrnambool children’s library, official history of australia in the war of 1914-1918 vol 1, c.e.w. bean -
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Framed Photograph, Circa: 1900s
Large framed photograph of Serviceman on horseback. Photograph is of V C Walker - reached rank of Senior Lieutenant. Saw service in Gallipoli - Alexandria and Tel-El-Kebil. Service Medals awarded include British War Medal and 1914-1915 Star.Lt. Vernon Charles Walker. 1894 - 1979. 13th Australian Light Horse Regiment. Photograph taken in France during 1917 at Longpre - les - Amiens.