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Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - CORNISH UNITED MINE - EXTRACTS FROM REPORT BY V PABST
Hand written notes from a report by V. Pabst. Notes include depth of shaft, depth of Plat Nos 1 & 38, locality, Dividends paid and the best places where gold was found. Victory also mentioned.mine, gold, cornish united mine, cornish united mine, extracts from report by v. pabst, dividends paid, v. pabst, victory -
Geelong Naval and Maritime Museum
Medal - Medals, Various
5 medals commemorating the service of Charles "Tug" Wilson. Charles "Tug" Wilson was born 20th December 1894 in Stonehouse, Devon. He served in the Royal Navy from 1914 to 1919 on the HMS Vivid, HMS Europa, HMAS Platypus, HMS Apollo and HMAS Powerful. He continued to serve in the navy, achieving the rank of Lieutenant commander before his retirement sometime after the Second World War.5 medals of Charles Wilson Medals left to right OBE, 1914-1915 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal, War Medal 1939-1945, Australian Service Medal 14 x 9 cmwwi, charles "tug" wilson -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
Award - Medals & Badges
Early RSL Badge and Military Medals Awarded. British War Medal. Victory Medal 1914 - 1919. !939 - 45 Star. Pacific Star. 1939 - 1945 War Medal. Australian Service Medal 1939 - 1945. 1919 on Crown 98109 on back. Later Badge with 85 Crown. Liberty & Justice Medallion. -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - KIA ORA ENTRY IN VICTORY PROCESSION 1946
Black and white photograph of the Kia Ora float entry in the Victory procession in 1946. The photo shows the Kia Ora banner and products on the back of a truck with a man in the driving seat and two ladies standing at the front and back of the truck.bendigo, business, kia ora -
Greensborough Historical Society
Booklet - Memoir, Rosie Bray, I remember it well by Rosie Bray, 15/08/2020
Personal recollection of the day in Melbourne when Victory in the Pacific was announced, with images of contemporary badges, articles, posters and other memorabilia13 p typescipt and photographs of memorabilia of World War IIworld war ii, victory in the pacific, rosie bray -
St Kilda Historical Society
Ephemera - Ticket, Victory Celebrations Childrens Entertainment, 1945
Ticket to Palais Pictures on 24 August 1945, issued by the City of St Kilda as part of victory celebrations at the end of WWII.Blue card printed in blackcity of st kilda, wwii peace celebrations, wwii victory celebrations, palais pictures -
St Kilda Historical Society
Ephemera - Ticket, Celebration of Empire Day, 1954
Ticket issued by the City of St. Kilda for admission to the Hoyts Victory Theatre on 14 May 1954 in celebration of Empire Day.Orange coloured card printed in dark bluevictory theatre, city of st kilda, empire day -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Mrs Elizabeth MacDonald nee Weir, widow of Angus, with grandsons Mr Arthur Hawkins & Mr Frederick Hawkins on occasion of victory march in Murtoa 1919
Elizabeth MacDonald (nee Weir) widow of Angus with grandsons Arthur and Frederick Hawkins 1919 on occasion of victory march Murtoastawell ww1 -
City of Ballarat Libraries
Photograph - Card Box Photographs, Kellett Contractors building the Market Hotel circa 1910
Shows Joe Kellett, George Brooks bricklayer (With arms folded) and Sam Turner on left. Brooks also on the Arch of Victory.kellett contractors, market hotel, joe kellett, george brooks, sam turner, construction, work, persons -
Otway Districts Historical Society
Memorabilia - Presentation key, empty
A presentation key given to Mr Cliff Young following his victory in the Sydney to Melbourne foot race in April, 1983.A ash presentation box from the City of Melbourne to Mr Cliff Young containing on a blue background a gold-plated 14cm key and a gold-plated badge of the City of Melbourne.On paper attached to the inside lid a logo of the City of Melbourne with the words: "With the Compliments of the Lord Mayor and the Councillors of the City of Melbourne."cliff young, sydney, city of melbourne, lord mayor, key, running -
Bendigo Military Museum
Memorabilia - DCM AWARD, Photo & certificate 1919
The item relates to Albert Victor Grinton No 5024 38th Bn (The No is wrong on the certificate) Refer Cat No 1320P for his service details along with his brothers. The photo of the medal presentation was taken by his brother Jack.Framed wood, glass covered with B & W photo, an award certificate and set of Replica medals being; 1. Distinguished Conduct Medal. 2. British War Medal 1914 - 19 3. Victory medal 1914 - 19“No 5055 Cpl A.V.Grinton 38th Battalion, awarded - Distinguished Conduct Medal, 1 March 1919 by Major General J Gellibrand”awards, dcm, medals -
Bendigo Military Museum
Award - MEDAL SET, Post WW1
Carl Ernest Moller No 1242 enlisted in D Coy 37th Batt AIF on 15.2.16 age 41 years 9 months. Embarked for overseas 3.6.16. In a short time he transferred beginning on 15.9.16 through the 5th, 6th Batt's and finally 59th Batt on 8.10.16. Hospital 20.11.16 with Influenza & Diarrhoea. Hospital 14.12.16 with Trench feet. WIA 26.9.17 GSW to left Thigh & right ear. WIA 29.9.18 2nd occasion. DOW's 30.9.18. All medals were forwarded in small boxes as per .2).1) Medal set, court mounted, set of (2) re C.E Moller 1. War medal 1914-19. 2. Victory Medal. .2) Cardboard lid from medal box. .3) Envelope. .4) Envelope..1) "1242 Pte C.E Moller 59 Bn AIF" medals, military, containers -
Bendigo Military Museum
Medal - RIBBONS, Post WW1 & WW2
Original ribbons from a medal set. Refer Cat No 2320.2, John Preece..1) War medal ribbon 1939 - 1945 .2) Australian Service Medal ribbon .3) 1914 - 1915 Star ribbon .4) War medal ribbon 1914 - 1919 -5) Ribbon for Victory Medal 1914 - 19medals, ribbon -
Bendigo Military Museum
Award - MEDAL SET, Post WW1
Walter Peake was from Bendigo and was in New Zealand when he signed up. Refer 1791.3, 1792P, 1793.2.Medal set, court mounted, set of (3) re W. Peake. 1. 1914-15 Star. 2. War medal 1914-19. 3. Victory medal with copper Oak leaf denoting the award "Mention in Despatches"." 6/1688 Cpl W. Peake N.Z.E.F"metalcraft, medals, military -
Bendigo Military Museum
Container - BOX, Post WW1
The ribbons belonged to Jack Grinton No 1043, 38th Batt AIF. Part of the Grinton collection which included hundreds of negatives and developed photos taken by Jack Grinton during WW1. Refer Cat No 1280 for service details. Refer 1317P, 1320P. Brown cardboard box with black oval label containing fragments of WWI medal ribbons. 3 fragments of rainbow ribbon. (Victory Medal) 3 fragments of blue, orange, white and black ribbon. (War Medal 1914-19)containers, ribbons, medals -
Bendigo Military Museum
Postcard - POSTCARD - LONDON 1919, J Beagles & Co Ltd, c1919
Series of postcards, featuring Australian Troops who participated in the Victory Parade through London after WW1 on 3rd May, 1919.1. Troops marching past Australia House in London. Spectators lining the route. 2. Column of mounted troops and horse drawn artillery. Large monument in right background. Spectators lining the route. 3. Troops in uniform with arms shouldered marching along road. Spectators lining the route. 4. Troops in uniform with arms shouldered, marching along the road. Man in uniform on right is taking the salute. Uniformed police officer on right. 5. Troops in uniform with arms shouldered marching along road. Man in uniform on bottom right hand side taking the salute. Battle honours of troops attached to building in background. robert h. baron, cooper collection, postcard, london, ww1, victory parade, australian troops -
Halls Gap & Grampians Historical Society
Photograph - Sepia, C 1920s
C 1920s. Photo shows the jinker track which was replaced by the Mt Victory Road (then called Bluff Rd) during the 1920s.Photo shows a track through bush. An old car sits off to side of road just after a bend.access routes, roads, access routes, jinker track -
St Kilda Historical Society
Ephemera - Special event program, Great Victory Demonstration, 1918
Program of victory celebration held at St Kilda Town Hall on 12 November 1918. Includes words to anthems and popular songs.Folded single sheet of white paper, discoloured with age, printed in dark bluewwi peace celebrations -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Photograph, Frances and Hogan Streets, Tatura
Shows picture of intersection of Francis and Hogan Streets, Tatura. Looking east with Victory Hall on left and Ducta's Milk Bar on right.Colour photograph showing intersection of Frances and Hogan Streets, Tatura. Looking east. Photograph stuck onto piece of white cardboard. hogan street tatura, tatura businesses, ducat's milk bar tatura, victory hall tatura -
Clunes Museum
Memorabilia - INVITATION
INVITATION TO COUNCILLOR AND MRS. R.A. STEART TO ATTEND A RECEPTION AT THE MELBOURNE TOWN HALL ON 10TH JUNE 1946, TO CELEBRATE VICTORY DAY.INVITATION TO COUNCILLOR AND MRS. R.A. STEARTlocal history, document, invitations, -
Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History Group
Work on paper - Research and Talk by Roy D, Mosman, FBBG. 24/2/2000, The Life and Work of Tilly Thomson, 24/2/2000
Mrs Thompson was highly regarded and well-known for her work especially at E.Lucas and Co. and with Ballarat's Avenue of honour and the Arch of Victory.Mrs Thompson's contributions to the Ballarat community were significant in terms of her humanity and business acumen.4 typed pages headed "The Life and Work of Tilly Thompson".These 4 pages all have retyped written at the top of the page in black biro. This draft has been edited with some amendments throughout.john garner, doctor john garner, friends of ballarat botanical gardens, e.lucas and co., avenue of honour, arch of victory, "the golden threads", matilda louise clennell, matilda louise thompson., john garner collection, gardens, ballarat -
Red Cliffs Military Museum
Replica Medals, WW1 & WW11 Medals Awarded to Nathaniel Barclay, (estimated); between 1914 & 1945
Born 5th October 1895 in Adavoyle, United Kindom Occupation Grocer and later horticulturalist Married after WW1- Wife - Daisy Florence Barclay World War One Staff Sergeant Regimental Number 2139 Enlisted AIF in Melbourne 29th December 1914, having previously served 3 months with the Ulster Volunteers and to camp Broadmeadows, to depot Battalion 29th December 1914. Embarked from Melbourne for the middle East with 3rd reinforcement group for the 5th Battalion, 2nd Brigade, 1st Division, 25th February 1915 per transport 'Runic'. Disembarked Alexandria and to camp Heliopolis, Egypt. Operation Gallipoli from 5th May 1915 with 5th Battalion. Sick with dental problems 2nd Field Ambulance 17th September 1915. To hospital Lemnos 20th December 1915. To Alexandria hospital with pluerisy 12th January 1916. Returned to Australia with enteric per 'Nestor' 9th February 1916.To duty Broadmeadows 4th April 1916. Wmbarked with 4th reinforcements group for the 58th Battalion, 15th Brigade per transport 'Themistocles' 1st August 1916 Returned to England 14th September 1916. Operations France and Flanders from 6th December 1916. To 59th Battalion 29th December 1916. To 5th Division Infantry School 18th February to 28th March 1917 as Lance Corporal. Corporal 7th April 1917. Sergeant 2nd May 1917. To 3rd Southern General Hospital Oxford 4th October 1917. Returned to Melbourne per Transport 'Persic' 12th February 1918. Discharged 14th March 1918. Second World War. Regimental Number V5571 Emlisted in the Australian Military Forces in Royal Park, Melbourne 22nd August 1940 and to 2nd Infantry Training Battalion, Fyansford. Staff Sergeant 24th August 1940. To 2/14th Training Battalion Wangaratta 11th October 1940. To 2/23rd Training Battalion, Wangaratta 18th October, 1940.To Southern Command Training School 26th May 1941.to Camp Bonegilla 15th May 1942. To Camp Caulfield 11th November 1942. Discharged to Reserve Occupation 19th November 1942. Remarks. Awarded 1915-15 Star, British War Medal, and Victory Medal 1914-1919 Awarded Distinguished Conduct Medal as Lance Corporal vide London Gazette 30111 of 31st July 1918. Citation for action on 9th July 1917 during the third Battle of Ypres reads- " For conspicous gallantry and devotion to duty. He rendered invaluable service during operation in carrying important messsages through heavy fire" Awarded War Medal and Australian Service Medal 1939-45 in 1951. Described as 71.5inches tall, medium complexion, blue eyes and brown hair. He died 11th September 1962.WW1 - Distinguished Conduct Medal 1914/15 Star 1914/18 British War Medal Victory Medal WW11 - 1939/45 British War Medal Australian Service Medal 1939/45 All medals with associated coloured ribbons. These are replica medals made in the exact metals as the originals. Also in display is a record of War Service which can be found in the narrative. Noneservice, medal, 1918, citation, ww1, military, gazette, london, ww11, medals, 30111, 31st, july, ypres, distinguished -
St Kilda Historical Society
Photograph, St Kilda Council 1945, c. 1945
black and white photograph, good conditionOriginal, mounted photograph. "special Meeting of the St Kilda City Council held on Oct 8th 1945 to celebrate the Victory of the Allied Nations 1939-1945" -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
Medal - Military Medal, 1914 Star with clasp, Defence Medal, Victory Medal
Group of four medals .Pte J Bishop 50/MGC on Military Medal, Not readable on 14 Star, 10983 Pte J Bishop R.W. FUS on Defence and Victory medals.world war 1, world war one, ww1, 1st aif, aif, first aif, first world war -
Rutherglen RSL Sub-Branch
Memorabilia - Roll of honour, c. 1920
Printed poster, Roll of Honor, higlighting all the names of those who served in the Great War from the Rutherglen District. Black ornate wooden frame.Right column reads: ARMENTIERES / BULLECOURT / PASSCHENDAELE / VILLERS-BRETONNEUX / FREEDOM / 1919. Left column reads: POZIERES / YPRES / SOMME / MESSINES / VICTORY / 1914wwi, first world war, honor boards, rutherglen -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Photograph - copy, D. Clark, Royal Visit 1954, 1989 copy
Photograph of decorative archway erected by Tatura Agricultural Society to greet the Queen. Victory Hall portico, on left, Youngs' Cafe and residence on right.Black and white copy of photograph of welcome sign at corner of Hogan and Fraser Streets, Tatura, for Royal visit 1954.on back: Royal Visit 1954 -
Clayton RSL Sub Branch
Hard cover non-fiction book, Australian War Memorial, SIGNALS Story of the Australian Corps of Signals, 1944
"Signals" is an outline of the achievements of the Australian Corps of Signals over the years from the campaigns in the Middle East to the present day of the victories in New Guinea.The rise of the Australian Signal Corpsblue hard cover non-fiction book -
Bendigo Military Museum
Award - MEDALS, Post 1919
The medals belonged to Albert MacDonald No 7556, enlisted on 28.6.1917 age 19 years in the 25th reinforcements 8th Bn AIF. Embark for England 21.11.1917, disembark 9.1.1918, embark for France 15.7.1918, WIA Gassed 28.8.1918, rejoin unit 18.9.1918, attend Musketry School 5.10.1918, rejoin unit 21.11.1918, RTA 29.8.1919, discharged from the AIF 21.9.2019..1) British War medal 1914 - 19. .2) Ribbon for .1) .3) Victory medal 1914 - 1919. .4) Ribbon for .3) .5) White cardboard box and lid for .1) .6) White cardboard box and lid for .3) .1) & .3) Around medal edge, “7556 Pte A MacDonald 8 BN. A.I.F” .5) & .6) Same as .1) & .3) except .5) “ 67586/M.D.3”, .6) “70715/M.D.3” military history, 8th bn aif -
Bendigo Military Museum
Award - MEDAL SET, post WWI
William Robert Manning enlisted in the 24th Batt AIF on 12.3.15. Hospitalised at sea with Pneumonia followed by Debility and Diarrhoea he was returned and discharged on 9.2.16. He re enlisted on 22.3.16 No 1760 in the 38th Batt AIF. He was WIA on 22.7.17. He was KIA on 7/9.6.17.Medal set, court mounted, set of 3 re WR Manning. 1. 1914-15 Star, brass colour, replica not engraved. 2. War Medal 1914-1919, silver colour. 3. Victory Medal, gold colour."69, Cpl WR Manning, 24 BN AIF"numismatics- medals - military, metalcraft -
Halls Gap & Grampians Historical Society
Photograph - B/W
Photo shows Charles D'Alton (left) and Fred Paasch (right & seated) looking at a point in the distance. Fred Paasch has arm raised & finger pointed. Both are standing on new & rough section of Mt Victory Rd. Dog in foreground.Charles D'Alton & Frederick Paasch (white hat)access routes, mt victory rd