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Clayton RSL Sub Branch
soft cover non-fiction book, World War I, 2004
Factual description of WWI in association with the Imperial War MuseumDK publication for Imperial War Museum, part of the Eyewitness series -
Federation University Historical Collection
Postcard, Royal Army Medical Corps Picking Up the Wounded in a Captured Village, c1916
Most probabaly purchased by Harry Holmes.World War One official war postcard showing a number of ambulances and troops on the battlefield."These are King's soldiers and our conrades who have fought and suffered. The best we can give them is thei due." Such is the feeling of the devoted Red Cross service.world war one, harry holmes, ambulances, red cross, wounded, soldiers, royal army medical corps -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Document, New Zealand's Vietnam War
A framed miniturised book cover of the book "New Zealand's Vietnam War" A history of combat, committment and controversy written by Ian McGibbon. The photos on the document depict soldiers attending a wounded man and a helicopter landing with a solder giving hand signals to the pilot.The definitive history of New Zealand's involement in the most controversial war of the 20th centurynew zealand -
Morwell Historical Society
Book - Paperback, Morwell District Boer War Soldiers and Civilians, May 2019
Boer War Soldiers and Civilians of MorwellSoft cover, portrait orientation, predominantly dark green cover, front features image of sculpture garden with four mounted soldiers in upper quadrant featured at the National Boer War Memorial, Canberra. Circular emblem of Boer War service and authorship credit. 368 pages. non-fictionBoer War Soldiers and Civilians of Morwell boer war, soldiers -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - Article, Top Post Office, 25/10/1989
Article in Nunawading Gazette. Mitcham Post Office won an award for excellence, judged on team work, health & safety provisions, community involvement and innovation. The award was devised by Australia Post to encourage better service to customers.postal services, mitcham post office, striving for excellence award, toliday, ross, sherwood, melanie, mansell, dean, kendall, robyn, brown, cliff -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital Image, Marilyn Smith, Rotunda at War Memorial Park Plaque, 16/05/1993
Photograph of the plaque commemorating the opening of the Rotunda at War Memorial Park Greensborough on 16th May 1993.Digital photograph of plaque at War Memorial Park rotunda.Shire of Diamond Valley / Cr. Ian MacA. Wallace / Shire President / officially opened this rotunda / on Sunday, 16 May 1993 / Council gratefully acknowledges the assistance provided by / Northern Metropolitan College of TAFE / for the assembly of the Rotunda / Diamond Valley Eltham Skillshare / for landscaping works / Central Riding Councillors / Ian Wallace, David Hay, Les Smith / Chief Executive Officer Michael Balkingreensborough war memorial park, war memorials greensborough -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Book, Australian War Museum, 1965
Guide to Australian War Memorial, Canberra. Description of Galleries and displays. 1 st Edition, 1941Red and cream cover. Sketch of Canberra War Memorialcanberra, military, australian war memorial canberra -
Ballarat Heritage Services
Photograph - War memorial, Clare Gervasoni, Ballarat Prisoner of War Memorial, 11/03/2017
Designed in 2004 by sculptor Peter Lambert the memorial honours more than 35,000 Australians held prisoner of war during the Boer War, both world wars and the Korean War.Landscape featuring the Ballarat Prisoner of War Memorial. The memorial includes a 130 metre long wall of highly polished granite engraved with the names of all Australian prisoners of war. The paving stones at the centre of the path are cut in the shape of railway sleepers to symbolise the prisoners' journey. prisoner of war, ballarat priosner of war memorial, war memorial -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Main Street Stawell looking East with the Post Office on left & the Post Office Hotel on the right
Main Street Stawell looking East. Post Office on left, double story building. Note Post Office Hotel Rowland's as previously E. J. Copley . Real Photo Series M 673 1922. Six horse drawn carts along the street and people moving around the shops. Also the telegraph poles in this photo have 4 cross timber beams on the previous photo they only had 3 cross timber beams. Sepia photo of Main Street, Stawell c 1920's. The street scene show the commercial businesses of the time with horse and carts being the main form of transport.Main Street, Stawell. Victoria. Real Phot Series. M.673. Printed on the back "Published by the Valentine & Sons Publishing Co. Ltd. Melbourne Sydney & Brisbane.stawell streetscape -
Lara RSL Sub Branch
Newspaper - The Sun Newspaper dated 7/6/1944 - Special - My War Part 43, Local Newspaper Dated 7/6/1944 - Special - My War Part 43 - Landings In France - On The Beaches Of Normandy
Local Newspaper reporting on World War 2 Events - Special - My War Part 43Local Newspaper reporting on World War 2 dated 7/7/1943 - Special - My War Part 43Local Newspaper dated 7/6/1944 - Special - My War Part 43 Landings In France - On The Beaches Of Normandylandings in france - on the beaches of normandy, world war 2 -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Photograph, Gibbons, Denis, Regimental Aid Post
Denis Gibbons (1937 – 2011) Trained with the Australian Army, before travelling to Vietnam in January 1966, Denis stayed with the 1st Australian Task Force in Nui Dat working as a photographer. For almost five years Gibbons toured with nine Australian infantry battalions, posting compelling war images from within many combat zones before being flown out in late November 1970 after sustaining injuries. The images held within the National Vietnam Veterans Museum make up the Gibbons Collection. A black and white photograph of a Fire Support Base Regimental Aid Post - here the Diggers enjoy a cold soft drink (goffer) while they wait their turn for treatment, while a medic attends to a slight head wound on a Digger.photograph, fire support base, regimental aid post, goffer (soft drink), gibbons collection catalogue, denis gibbons, photographer, vietnam war, diggers, medic, digger -
Melbourne Legacy
Letter, War Widows Guild, 1970
Two letters on Melbourne Legacy letterhead to Mrs Lois Hurse, the War Widows' Guild president in 1970. The address showed the Guild was also known as The Vasey Housing Auxiliary (War Widows' Guild) Ltd. Both letters discuss the 45 bed nursing home that the Guild was establishing in Church Street Brighton. One is signed by the Executive Officer Ivan Layton and the other by EP Evans the Hon. Secretary. The letters were returned to Legacy by the Guild when the Guild closed. The War Widows Guild was founded by Mrs J M Vasey, the wife of Major-General Vasey. During the second world war she became secretary of the AIF Women's Association, a body which sought to help soldiers' wives. Her work with this body drew her attention to the plight of war widows. After Major-General George Alan Vasey died in an aircraft accident on 5 March 1945 she became a widow herself. At the end of the war Mrs Vasey founded the War Widows Guild. The Victorian War Widows Guild closed in 2021. Some items, including this letter, were donated to the Legacy archive for preservation - it shows a close bond between the two organisations. It was possible for a widow to be members of both Legacy and the War Widows Guild. Both organisations helped war widows in various ways.A record of a close link between Legacy and the War Widows Guild.White letter x 2 from Legacy to the War Widows' Guild in 1970.war widows guild, wwg -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Axes used in cutting post and rail fences, Heritage Week, 1990, 1990
Two colour photographs of axes used in cutting timber for post and rail fences.heritage week, eltham, courthouse, fencing, axe, activities -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Axes used in cutting post and rail fences, Heritage Week, 1990, 1990
Two colour photographs of axes used in cutting timber for post and rail fences.heritage week, eltham, courthouse, fencing, axe, activities -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, Ringwood State School - Student Excursion, Ringwood Post Office, Ringwood Street, circa 1980
Black and white photograph - Student excursion, Ringwood Post Office, circa 1980."Attached to photograph" L to R: Ben Pearson, Kirsty (?), Daniel (?), Sean Peterson. -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, Ringwood East Post Office, Railway Avenue cnr Laurence Grove, 1973
Ringwood East Post Office, Railway Avenue cnr Laurence Grove, 1973. -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Photograph, Post and Telegraph Office c1895
Tatura post and telegraph office, Ross Street c1895. Men out front.tatura, buildings, historic, costume, male -
Ballarat Heritage Services
Photograph - Image - Black and White, Bendigo Post Office and Pall Mall, c1950, c1950
A black and white image of a the Bendigo Post Office tower and statues in Pall Mall.bendigo, bendigo post office, pall mall -
Buninyong & District Historical Society
Photograph - Original Photograph, Clive Brooks, Old Buninyong Post Office (1874), Learmonth St. Buninyong, 9 Nov. 1991
detail of historic buildingColour Photograph, Old Buninyong Post Office (1874), Learmonth St. Buninyongbuninyong, church, presbyterian, uniting, learmonth st. -
Brimbank City Council Art Collection
Photograph, Keith Hart, Walhalla Post Office, Victoria, 1987
Local artistLandscape depicting Walhalla Post Office. combination of both positive and negative images. -
Falls Creek Historical Society
Postcard - Mini Mart and Post Office, Falls Creek
These photographs were taken in and around Falls Creek by Samuel Keith Pearce and printed for him as a foldout postcard by NuColor Vue. The postcards state they were printed for S. K. Pearce Pty. Ltd of Tawonga and Mount Beauty. Samuel Keith Pearce was born on 24 June 1917 in Armadale, Victoria. By the late 1940s he owned the Mt Beauty Supermarket, Newsagency, Drapery and Hardware store at Mount Beauty and also a store at Tawonga in partnership with his brother Gordon Cathew Pearce. For some time, they operated as Pearce Brothers. In the early 1960s Keith also opened a mini mart In Falls Creek. As well as being a keen photographer and an astute businessman, Keith Pearce was a well-known identity in the Kiewa Valley, making many contributions to the development of the area over a long period. This included serving as a member of the Bright Shire Council for many years. He worked hard to promote the interests of the Upper Kiewa Valley. As a sign of recognition and appreciation for his contribution to the community, the park opposite the grocery store in Mount Beauty was named the SK Pearce Gardens in his honour. Samuel Keith Pearce died on 7 July 1994 in Mount Beauty, Victoria.This collection of postcards and images is significant because they were commissioned by a highly successful businessman in Falls Creek, Victoria.A colour image of skiers outside the Mini Mart and Post Office, Falls Creekfalls creek, falls creek chairlifts, poma lift falls creek -
Mt Dandenong & District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Post Office Mt Dandenong North c1911, c1911
Landscape view. Mountjoy on hill, post office and residence with fence and sign post. Mrs Eliza Hand and (probably) Miss Florence hand outside. Another person standing on Ridge Road on the left. On right, the Methodist Church.eliza hand, florence hand, methodist church, mountjoy, mt dandenong north, post office, ridge road -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital Image, Marilyn Smith, GHS Barbeque at War Memorial Park, March 2017, 31/03/2017
Photograph of a Greensborough Historical Society social barbeque held at War Memorial Park Greensborough on 31/03/2017.Digital photographs of GHS members War Memorial Park.greensborough war memorial park, greensborough historical society -
Bendigo Military Museum
Accessory - ENVELOPE JAPANESE, 1942-45
John Phillip MURPHY No VX17294 enlisted in the 2nd AIF on 15.5.1940 age 30 years 5 months. Posted to the 2/29th Bn 29.11.1940, embarked for Singapore 30.7.1941 disembarking 15.8.1941. Promoted to L/Cpl 2.1.1942, listed as missing 16.2.1942 then POW. A telegram in his records dated 4.8.1945 to his wife Mrs A Murphy of Kirkwood St Eaglehawk states “Alive at Changi Camp”. He disembarked Australia on 8.10.1945 and discharged from the Army on 6.12.1945. Refer also Cat No 1110.Envelope, “Prisoner of War Post” yellowed, red print, stamped “Passed by Censor” re J.P.Murphy.Typed “VX17294 L/Cpl J P Murphy 2/29 Battalion AIF Australian Prisoner of War Malaya”. In pencil “Changi”.envelopes japanese, pow, murphy -
Federation University Historical Collection
Postcard - Postcard - Black and white, London Scottish Going to Their Trenches, c1916
Most probabaly purchased by Harry Holmes.World War One official war postcard showing a number of troops walking along a path.world war one, harry holmes, soldiers, western front -
Bendigo Military Museum
Memorabilia - COMMEMORATIVE MEDALLION, Australian Government, Department of Veterans' Affairs, Office of Australian War Graves, 2005
Part of the Cooper Collection.1. Gold coloured metal medallion. The obverse features the Australian Coat of Arms with text "WORLD WAR II, SERVICE TO AUSTRALIA. The reverse symbolises land (Army) Sea (Navy) and Air (RAAF) on a stylized map of Australia. Text "WORLD WAR II, 60 YEARS, 1945-2005". 2. Black coloured cardboard box with hinged lid and magnetic catch. Navy blue felt covered insert to fit medallion. Gold coloured text on top of and inside of box. 3. Four page insert with text. 4. Commemorative certificate with text.2. Printed in gold on cover: 'Australian Government, Department of Veterans Affairs.' Australian Coat of Arms above text. Printed on inside of bar in gold text: "60th Anniversary of the end of World War II, for Services to Australia." 3. cooper collection, ww2, memorabilia, commemorative medallion -
Lara RSL Sub Branch
Newspaper - The Sun News Paper Special Dated 24/ 5/ 1941 - My War Part 14 - Australians Fighting In Crete, Local Newspaper reporting on World War 2 Events - Dated 24/5/1941 - Tragety At Crete
Local Newspaper reporting on World War 2 Events - My War Part 14 - Dated 24/5/1941Local News Paper Reporting on World War 2 Events = Special Dated 24/5/1941The Sun Newspaper - Special - My War Part 14 - Reporting on Events - The Tragedy at CreteAustralians Fighting in Crete - Te Tragedy at Creteaustralians fighting in crete, world war 2 history, local newspaper dated 24/5/1941 -
Melbourne Legacy
Badge, War Widows' Guild Badge, 2020
A badge made for War Widows Guild members to wear to show they were members. The Kookaburra is the symbol of the Guild. From the War Widows' Guild of Australia website: 'the Guild badge would feature the kookaburra, an industrious and cheerful bird who mated for life, was fearless and aggressive in the defence of its young and the area of territory it regarded as its own. The bird also had a unique call, not a song but a laugh; a chortle of rollicking mirth (to bring the widows back to laughter). Also, the kookaburra is a typically and completely Australian symbol, one that could be worn proudly by every widow whatever her creed or ideals. The kookaburra was also the mascot of the 7th Division of the 2nd AIF, commanded by Mrs Vasey’s husband, Major-General Vasey. Mrs J M Vasey was the founder and president of the War Widows Guild. During the second world war she became secretary of the AIF Women's Association, a body which sought to help soldiers' wives. Her work with this body drew her attention to the plight of war widows. After her husband Major-General George Alan Vasey died in an aircraft accident on 5 March 1945 she became a widow herself. At the end of the war Mrs Vasey founded the War Widows Guild, established on 22 November 1945. The Victorian War Widows Guild closed in 2021. Some items, including this badge, were donated to the Legacy archive for preservation. It was possible for a widow to be members of both Legacy and the War Widows Guild. Both organisations helped war widows in various ways.A identity badge of the War Widows Guild.Dark silver badge with a kookaburra logo and a butterfly clip.Engraved on reverse 'M2155' and stamped 'Property of War Widows' Guild'.war widows guild, wwg -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Document, To the Anti-War American Servicemen!, 1968-1973
Leaflet. Propaganda, anti-war. Yellowing with black print. Four pages.Two inside pages in Vietnamese. Front and back pages in EnglishTo the Anti-War American Servicemen! Consisting of preamble followed by pre-emptive position statemant including a ser of 3 steps of action. Conclusion - request for actionleaflet, propaganda, vietnam war, 1961-1975 - psychological aspects -
Ballarat Heritage Services
Photograph, Clare Gervasoni, Sheep Hills War Memorial, 2017, 08/10/2017
Sheep Hills is located Sheep Hills in the northern Wimmera region, north-west Victoria between Warracknabeal and Minyip.The Sheep Hills cenataph is opposite the Mechanics' Institute. The cenotaph commemorates those from the district who served in World Wars One and Two and lists the names of those who died in the conflict. Sheep Hills War Memorialsheep hills, sheep hills cenataph, sheep hills war memorial, allan albert, walter robert childs, joseph william darling, william pleass gove, george laing, herman percy robert schultz