Belonged to W. Hawkins who founded the Carry on Club in 1932 - a group of returned servicemen and businessmen of Melbourne. The Club was to help many WW1 veterans who were experiencing hard times after the economic collapse of 1929.Australian Red Ensign. Red cross on white cross on blue background on hoist side of flag, upper left corner. Main background colour - red.|Seven pointed white star on hoist side , lower left - Commonwealth star. Four smaller white stars - 7 points. One small star - 5 points.Stamped: Commwth - 2yd- Made in England. All woolflags, national

Standard item issued to all Australian servicemen during the conflict in Vietnam(1962-1972).This item was donated by Peter S Sims, who served as a Corporal in the Royal Australian Army Medical Corps in Vietnam 1969-70.Blue card "Nine Rules" for Australian Army forces in Vietnam. Black ink with Army insignia at top with introduction on front and nine rules on the back.Australian Army insignia Top Nine rules in bold lettering.nine rules, peter sims, nvvm, conduct requirements

Produced for Vietnam servicemen. This set was worn by Gregory Carl Juckert, Service No: 3793918, Australian Army Catering Corps, a National Serviceman who cooked for 161 Reconnaissance Flight, 17/07/1968 - 16/07/1969.Five (5) medals with ribbons displayed in a blue velvet box on white silk in a lined display box.From left to right: The Australian Active Service Medal / 1945-1975, on bar: Vietnam Regina FD Elizabeth11 Dei gratia The Australian Defence Medal Anniversary of National Service 1951-1972: 1960 Gold and enamel medal with a map of Vietnam in the centre.nui dat sun corps, service medals, catering corps, juckert, g juckert, vietnam, 161 recce

Advertisement for a Smoke Social presented by the City of St Kilda to welcome home returned servicemen from St Kilda who served in the Second World War. The event was held in the St Kilda Town Hall on 24 April 1946.Cream paper printed in bluecity of st kilda, wwii recognition of service

In the aftermath of World War 1, the Australian government aimed to raise 25 million pounds through the Second Peace Loan. Money raised was to be used for the repatriation and resettlement of former servicemen. Targets were set for money to be raised in each of the Australian states. This notice encouraged Victorians to help WWI returned servicemen through the purchase of peace bonds. It details the amount of interest a purchaser of a bond in the Second Peace Loan would receive after ten years. This notice was displayed in various public buildings, and the wording of the notice was also used in newspaper advertisements, for example this advertisement appeared in The Argus on 6 September 1920.Small cream coloured notice advertising the financial rewards to be gained through investment in peace bonds issued by the Australian government as part of the Second Peace Loan 1920.peace bonds, world war i, first world war

This badge is a membership badge to the Warrnambool Returned Services Club which is situated on Merri St Warrnambool. It provides services and meals for returned servicemen and women and the general public. This badge belonged to Ernest Swan who served in World War 11Round gold metal with dark green rim with writing in gold. A separate red circle of metal is attached at the lower section with the number 78 in gold. Small round hook at the top.Returned Services Club Warrnambool around the rim. Stokes on the reverse.warrnambool returned services club, ernest swan rsl, warrnambool history

Flag belonged to W. Hawkins who founded the Carry On Club. A group of returned servicemen and businessmen of Melbourne . The Club was to assist and help World War I veterans who were experiencing hard times after the economic collapse of 1929Union Flag (Union Jack) with plaited wool loop and small length of cord (78cm) on the hoist edge of the flag. Red cross on White Cross on Blue background.Inscription :Greenwood-Smith. Stamped Made in England All Woolflags, national

Belonged to Mr W Hawkins who founded the Carry On Club in 1932. A group of businessmen and returned servicemen of Melbourne. The club was formed to help World War Veterans who were experiencing hard times after the economic collapse of 1929Union Flag. Red cross over-sewn on White Cross over-sewn on Blue Background Cord Loop on upper Hoist side Cord length on lower hoist side (25.5 cms)Thos Evans Pty Ltd 415 Bourke St Melbourneflags, national

A framed black and white photograph of a formal dinner at the original Frankston Memorial Hall building (Thompson Street) in April 1940. The photograph is of a mixed group with a number of servicemen in Army uniform and shows the interior of the main hall. The caption on the rear of the photograph notes : "presented to those soldiers who sailed in the 1st convoy, April 1940, who lived in Frankston, by the Frankston RSL" (skip) I. D. Welsh VX4460 2/6 Bn - 17th Brigade.world war 2, ww2, frankston, memorial hall, rssaila,

The Album was compiled by Nancy McHaffie late 1990's, with the assistance of Edith Jeffery's, with her book "Garden of Memories" and extensive knowledge of Phillip Island. The Cemetery lies back from the road and is surrounded by Manna Gums, rare Peppermint Gums, Blackwoods and other native trees. In all 25 acres of land were set aside as Crown Land in the land settlement of 1868. There are 6.2 acres of wetlands near the cemetery entrance.5 Photographs of the Garden of Remembrance. 466-10 - Garden of Remembrance sign 466-11 - On the 8th November 1990, two Life Members of the League, Mr Eddie Patton and Mr Ken Lang, planted a young seedling from the original Lone Pine from Gallipoli in the Memorial Garden 466-12 - The Returned Servicemens League placed a Flagpole and Granite Stone in the Memorial Garden in memory of the fallen 466-13 & 14 - Garden of Remembrance Plaquesphillip island cemetery, nancy mchaffie, edith jeffrey

Mounted black and white photograph - dark blue grey card, semi embossed of 47 men in uniform and Manager at the Hawthorn Tram Depot with four tramcars behind. Trams - left one numbered 14, with two types of destination boxes showing Wattle Park or Burnley. Photo possibly before the HTT was absorbed by the MMTB in Feb. 1920. There appear to be a couple of Returned Servicemen badges in the photograph. Photo by Sutcliffe, Cromwell Buildings, 366A Bourke St Melbourne.trams, tramways, staff, personnel, uniforms, htt, burnley, wattle park, hawthorn depot, tram 14

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

All overseas correspondence to Gladys Holmes. Vida Holmes, Frank and Jim from Byaduk servicemen, relatives and friends, during WW! service 1915-1919. Except Letters and postcards from Orford Critchlow to Gladys. Some of the seven servicemen died and are remembered on the Byaduk war memorial- Wilfred Rentsch, William Thomas Harper, Stanley O Miller, Albert V Harper and Walter Kinghorn. Gladys wad born in Byaduk 1897 daughter to Joseph (Baker) and Agnes Holmes with sisters Vida and Una and brother Frank. She married Alexander George Anderson of Stawell in 1924. Archie McGillivray married Minnie Ramsay, the Scottish sister of a friend Ashley Ramsay.Primary documents sent to Byaduk residents from local friends serving overseas in WW!. Details of feelings, ship journeys, overseas war service and few photographs of period 1915/6- 1919. some of the writers/authors have photographs on the Byaduk Memorial hall Honour Board.001800.1 -001800.10 Cardboard postcards, some colour, one photograph and one embroidered001800.1: To Gladys from Archie - undated 001800.2: To Gladys, With Kindest Regards, From Archie - undated 001800.3: Dear Gladys.. Sept 14.... Bye Archie; Harefield Hospital 001800.4: Dear Gladys...Kindest regards Archie; Sutton Veny June 16/1918 001800.5: Dear Gladys..Archie; Belgium, March 21/1919 001800.6: To Gladys ....From Archie; 16/3/1918 001800.7: Dear Gladys...Your old pal Archie; Belgium, 16/3/1918 001800.8: Dear Gladys....Love from Archie, France, Jan 27/1918 001800.9: To Gladys from Archie; Christmas 1918 001800.10: Dear Gladys....from Arch, France Nov 7 1917 001800.8: 001800.9: gladys, vida holmes, frank holmes, archie mcvillivray, wilfred rentsch, william t harper, albert v harper

George Tibbits, University of Melbourne. Faculty of Architecture, Building and Town & Regional PlanningIndex system that support the research for Beechworth : historical reconstruction / [by] George Tibbits ... [et al]Arranged by street names of BeechworthEach index card includes: street name and number of property, image of property, allotment and section number, property owners and dates of ownership, description of the property according to rate records, property floor plan with dimensions.beechworth, george tibbitsbeechworth, george tibbits

This item is a standard issue item as used by Australian servicemen during the conflict in Vietnam. Worn by Sergeant Trevor J Nicholson, who served in Royal Australian Armoured Corps, C Squadron and B Squadron 1st Armoured Regiment, 1969-70, Vietnam.Khaki coloured pleated pugaree (hat band) worn on the soldier's slouch hat.Vic 1901/ 8405.66.025.1606/size 58Cslouch hat band, khaki, 1st armoured, nicholson, trevor nicholson, t j nicholson, pugaree, hat band

A cavalcade of events with the Australian Services from 1788-1846 A collection of short stories and experiences of service.Personal recounts by service men and women.As You Were 1946 A cavalcade of events with the Australian Services from 1788-1946 Inside front and back pages are green and black illustrations with the words ' Ye who come after them forget not their sacrifice, claim as your heritage a portion of their spirit and in peace or in war take up their sword of service, so shall the living and the dead be for all time be bound in one fellowship. Green hardcover with yellow text 'as you were!' Below is a rectangle with 3 servicemen and 1946.To the memory of fallen comrades. ' They gave their lives. For that public gift they received a praise which never aged and a tomb most glorious - not so much the tomb in which they lie, but that in which their fame survives, to be remembered forever when occasion comes for word or deed'royal australian navy, royal australian air force, royal australian army.

Document printed on pink background outlining nine rules for appropriate conduct of all members of Australian Army Forces serving in Vietnam." Issued to all Australian servicemen in Vietnam, the soldier's rules of conduct reflect the war's diplomatic significance for the Australian government." Rules include '1 Remember we are here to help;we make no demands and seek no special treatment." advice given includes: "Don't let your behaviour be a propaganda weapon which helps in any way to destroy Vietnam."rules, conduct, propaganda, aattv

Document printed on pink background outlining the rules for appropriate conduct of all members of the Australian Army serving in Vietnam. Issued to all Australian servicemen in Vietnam, the soldier's soldier's rules of conduct reflect the war's diplomatic significance for the Australian government." Rules include '1 Remember we are here to help; we make no demands and seek no special treatment." advice given includes: "Don't let your behavior be a propaganda weapon which helps in any way to destroy Vietnam."propaganda, rules

A black board that has "Infantry Combat" badge at top center and five medals underneath (four rounds medals and one star medal),REPRESENTATIVE GROUP OF VIETNAM MEDALS (1963 - 1972) Infantry Combat Badge, Australian Active Service Medal 1945 - 1975, Vietnam Medal, Australian Defence Medal, Anniversary of National Service Medal 1951 - 1972 (Isued to national Servicemen) Republic of Vietnam Campaing Medal Refer Catalogue No: 118 for description of the replica medals5 rar, replica medals, infantry combat badge, australian active service medal, vietnam medal, anniversary of national service medal, republic of vietnam campain medal

Mounted black and white photograph of a group of 25 men in suits in a formal group photos. Mounted onto light grey cardboard mount with a dark grey band and is embossed. Some of the group appear to have returned servicemen badges. Made by Darge studio, 360 William St Melbourne Phone F4497. On rear is the Darge Studio stamp with number "35318" and date stamp 5 Feb 1937. Some pencil marks on rear that do not give any further details.trams, tramways, staff, personnel

Mounted black and white photograph - dark grey card, semi embossed of 58 men in uniform and 38 men in suits or dress clothing at the Coburg Tram Depot with five tramcars behind. Trams - MBCTT type - with destinations of Coburg, Barkers Road, Melbourne, Albion St and Fawkner. Photo possibly before the MBCTT was absorbed by the MMTB in Feb. 1920. There appear to be a few wearing Returned Servicemen badges in the photograph. Photo by Darge 175 Collins St Melbourne in a gold block stamp.In pencil on the rear "Coburg Tram Depot"trams, tramways, staff, personnel, uniforms, mbctt, coburg depot, coburg, fawkner, barkers road, albion st

A black and white film about Legacy camps, that was first shown at Legacy Club Night, 24th June 1965, with 200 people present. Last shown at Legacy Somers Camp, 14th April 1967, with 120 present. It is 23 min long and documents the routine and activities of a typical weekend at Somers, ending with a speech by Melbourne Legacy President I.W Anderson, who was President in 1964. Commentary Geoff McComas, Photography Garry Jones. This film has been digitised to preserve its content. Melbourne Legacy gratefully acknowledges the support of the Victorian Government and Public Record Office Victoria for making this possible.Rare footage of activities run by Melbourne Legacy for boys post WWII which indicates how many children Legacy cared for both in Victoria and nationally and shows the dedication of Legatees in providing this careGreen circular tin containing 10 inch reel in regular 8 mm film. B/W and sound. Tin has cover with details of film inside, including title, running time, and some credits. Inside the tin cover there is a place of showing list, starting at 24th of June 1965 at Legacy House Club Night.Top of tin has cover with the following: MELBOURNE LEGACY / “LEGACY HOUSE” / 293 Swanston Street, Melbourne, C.1 FILM / “A WEEKEND AT SOMERS” / Black and White - Running Time 20 mins. Commentary by Geoff. McComas / Produced by B.C.J.P Return to Executive Officer “Service to Widows of Ex-Servicemen and their Children”somers camp, junior legatees

Legacy is an Australian organisation which was founded in 1923 to assist the widows of servicemen who had not returned from active service in World War One. It now assists widows, widowers and their children whose parent died whilst serving during any conflict or subsequently. These badges are an interesting memento of the means used by the organisation of Legacy to raise funds to assist widows, widowers and children of deceased service men and women.1 silver coloured metal inverted tear drop shaped badge featuring a torch with red flame and a blue scroll with text. There is a pin on the reverse. .2,.3,.4, .5 silver coloured metal "figure eight" shaped badge featuring a torch with red flame and a blue scroll with text. There is a pin on the reverse..1 , .2, .3, .4, .5 LEGACY

Photocopy of extract of the winning design for the St Kilda War Memorial. The architect was G H Alsop who, at 21 years of age and with Assisting Architect JC Aisbell, won a competition to design the memorial to St Kilda's fallen servicemen and women. The memorial was unveiled in 1925.White paper, printed in black on one sidest kilda war memorial, st kilda cenotaph, catani gardens

This badge is an example of 'sweetheart' jewellery from the Second World War. Often worn by female relatives, girlfriend or wife, the brooches were a symbol of pride, support and affection for a loved one serving in the armed forces. They could be purchased by the women themselves or given as a gift by servicemen Silver coloured metal brooch depicting soaring eagle with pin at backOn rear of tail stamped STG SIL - sterling silverbrooch, airforce, raaf, ww2

For this series - refer to Cat No's, 9546.7, 9547.4, 9548.4, 9549.5. Items in the collection of "William John Sullivan" VX 57829. Refer Cat No. 9523P for his service details.1. - 5. Hard cover book with dust cover. Hardcover - cardboard with green buckram. Dark blue print on front and spine. All pages - cut, plain off white colour paper. Illustrated in black and white, and colour photographs, paintings, maps, sketches and diagrams. 172-202 pages. Dust cover - paper. All end papers illustrated. 1. "AS YOU WERE!/ A CAVALCADE OF EVENTS/ WITH THE AUSTRALIAN/ SERVICES FROM 1788/ TO 1946" 1946 Hard cover illustration - silhouette of three servicemen. Dust cover - white colour print front and spine. Illustrated - five rows of service personnel in various uniforms. 2. "AS YOU WERE/ with the / AUSTRALIAN SERVICES/ FROM 1788 TO/ 1947", 1947. Hardcove4r illustration - silhouette portrait of three servicemen. Dust cover - front gold colour print on front, beige colour print on spine. Illustrated - six service personnel in various uniforms in colour. Back - painting and information "AUSTRALIAN WAR MEMORIAL, ANZAC DAY 1947". 3. "AS YOU WERE/ WITH THE AUSTRALIAN/ SERVICES FROM 1788 TO/ 1948", 1948. Dust cover, white, black and yellow print on front and spine. Illustrated - colour - various service personnel in montage collection. 4. "AS YOU WERE/ 1949", 1949. Hardcover - print on spine only. Dust cover - yellow and blue print on front and spine. Illustrated - stylised colour sketch of three service personnel. 5. "AS YOU WERE/ 1950", 1950. Hardcover - small silhouette illustration of two servicemen, Navy and Army with two aircraft above. Dust cover - black and green print on front and spine. Background horizontal lines, green, white and brown. Illustrated - sepia tones drawing of a group of service personnel. book series, as you were, military history, biographies, william john sullivan