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Melbourne Legacy
Photograph - Photo, Widows function, Widows Lunch, 1998
... A special luncheon was held for World War 1 widows...Colour photo of kitchen helpers preparing a World War 1... A special luncheon was held for World War 1 widows as a lead up ...A special luncheon was held for World War 1 widows as a lead up to "Legacy Week". Legatees dressed up as waiters to add a bit of humour to the day. Due to its success it was held for a number of years. Kitchen helpers were photographed (from the same roll of film as 00933), including Joan Miller. The WWI group would meet on the 2nd Thursday of each month at 11am at Legacy House for many years until their numbers dwindled.A record of the type of activities Legacy provided as a social outlet for the widows.Colour photo of kitchen helpers preparing a World War 1 widows' luncheon.widows, function -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article, Rosie Bray, Australian Army Nursing Service 1914-1918 / by Rosie Bray, 1914-1918
... world war 1... of the local nurses who enlisted for service in World War 1.... for service in World War 1. world war 1 nurses 9 p. col. & black ...In this article GHS member, Rosie Bray discusses some of the local nurses who enlisted for service in World War 1.9 p. col. & black & white illus.world war 1, nurses -
Hume City Civic Collection
Photograph, Circa 1918
... world war 1... the soldiers who were returning home after World War 1.... the soldiers who were returning home after World War 1. world war 1 ...The local people gathered together to welcome home the soldiers who were returning home after World War 1.Mounted sepia photograph of a group of people outside the Sunbury News Office to "welcome home" the First World War soldiers from Townsfolk.Handwritten on front: Welcome Home to soldiers of 1st World War Handwritten on back: Margaret Gilchrist Evans St Sunbury / 'Gilchrist Harker St Sunburyworld war 1, soldiers, armed forces, gilchrist, margaret, evans street, sunbury, harker street, sunbury news, george evans collection -
Rutherglen Historical Society
Image, c1920
... world war 1..., that were created shortly after the end of World War 1..., that were created shortly after the end of World War 1 honour boards ...One of the many Honour Boards from around the district, that were created shortly after the end of World War 1Black and white photograph a large group of people, some of the children seated on the ground, displaying the Browns Plains Honour Board, above a union jack.At the bottom of the Honour Board: "Great European War, 1914-1918" 20 names shown on the boardhonour boards, honor boards, browns plains, world war 1, world war i, ww1, wwi -
Frankston RSL Sub Branch
Lamp, c. World War 1
... world war 1... c. World War 1... it is almost complete. ww1 military brass lamp world war 1 round great ...Arthur E. Woodley donated the WW1 Military Carbide Signal and General Purpose Lamp to Frankston RSL. It was given to Arthur E. Woodley of Crib Point during the 1960s by Captain Ivan E. Layton MBE who was then the Executive Officer of Melbourne Legacy. During WW2 Ivan Layton was secretary to General Blamey. Ivan Layton died on 15th September, 1979. The carbide workings of the lamp were removed because of corrosion, otherwise it is almost complete.WW1 Military Carbide Signal and General Purpose Lamp which is round and made of brass. The lamp has a latched and hinged brass top. Brass and wood hinged handle with knurled access knob which is situated at the top of the lamp. In between the handle uprights is a round chimney flu which allows heat to escape. Approximately one third down from the top of the lamp there is a brass side handle. Immediately to the left of the handle is a rectangular curved view port with brass cover. Directly opposite the side handle is a convex glass window. Air vents are located at the bottom of the lamp. Inside the top half of the lamp is a chamber which contains the carbide lamp and perpendicular sleeves for the insertion of coloured glass panels. The bottom half of the lamp contains the carbide.Manufacturers Stamp, 'PLAYER & MITCHELL LTD', 'SENTINEL WORKS' 'BIRMINGHAM'ww1, military, brass, lamp, world war 1, round, great war, carbide, signal lamp, player mitchell, birmingham -
Greensborough Historical Society
Book, Australian artists at war vol. 1, 1885-1925, by John Reid, 1977_
... world war 1..., including works of official war artists and others relating to World... and others relating to World War 1 world war 1 war art australian war ...Items from the collection of the Australian War Memorial, including works of official war artists and others relating to World War 1Paperback, 80 p. text, black and white and col. illustrationsworld war 1, war art, australian war memorial -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, War Memorial W W 1 at Joel Joel
... World war 1...Joel Joel War Memorial (World War 1) with wreath pipe... grampians Joel Joel War Memorial (World War 1) with wreath pipe ...Joel Joel War Memorial (World War 1) with wreath pipe railing and row of trees in background. Black scratch on left of image.World war 1 memorialB/W. Photograph: of a sone plinth mounted on a three tiered base with fow ston coloumns connected by round steel bars. the is a wreath at the base with hte Army rising Sun.the Army rising Sun symbol. Joel Joel TO THE HONOR OF LIVING AN DTHE EVERLASTING GLORY OF THE DEAD WHO FOUGHT IN THE GREAT WAR. 1914 - 1919 FAITHFUL UNTIL DEATH J FRAMPTON, W.T. HALL, R. MOORE, C. McCOLLOUGH, C. MORPHETT, J. HICKEY, J ORMSTON. C.W ORMSTON, J CLARKE.shire, world war 1, ww1 -
Greensborough Historical Society
Book, Stephen Brooks et al, Men from the river bends: soldiers from Cobram and District who gave their lives in the Great War of 1914-1918, by Stephen Brooks and Maree Hogan, 2015_
... world war 1... District who died in World War 1 produced by the Cobram Historical... soldiers from the Cobram District who died in World War 1 produced ...Biographical information about soldiers from the Cobram District who died in World War 1 produced by the Cobram Historical Society and Cobram RSL.Pamphlet, 44 p., col. illus.world war 1, cobram -
Dookie Historical Society
Cutting Tool, Thomas Smith, 1917
... world war 1...Army issue , World War 1,folding cutters convenient... the-murray Army issue , World War 1,folding cutters convenient ...Army issue , World War 1,folding cutters convenient for personal carrying.used for cutting wire if required when on duty during service dutyFolding metal wire cutter, four rivets, one large and three small. Some rustingStamped on cutting head "THOMAS SMITH & SON / SALTLEY LTD / 1917" stamped on opposite plier arm, broad arrow and "J"world war 1, army issue, metal, wire cutters, folding wire cutters, cutting tools, broad arrow, thomas and sons, saltley, birmingham unitedkingdom -
Frankston RSL Sub Branch
Boots, Riding
... world war 1... Light Horse servicemen during World War 1. These boots... mornington-peninsula world war 1 ww1 australian light horse alh cole ...Pair of leather riding boots as issued to the Australian Light Horse servicemen during World War 1. These boots are designed to fit the feet and lower calf and are worn laced. They are made of tan coloured leather with leather soles and have leather laces. These boots were issued to Captain Lewis George Cole of the 3rd Light Horse Brigade (refer supplementary documents attached).world war 1, ww1, australian light horse, alh, cole -
Lilydale RSL Sub Branch
Book, Cassell & Co, Winston Churchill - The Second World War Vol 1 - The Gathering Storm, 1950
... Winston Churchill - The Second World War Vol 1 - The... - The Second World War Vol 1 - The Gathering Storm. Book Cassell & Co ...Book -
Warrnambool RSL Sub Branch
Book, BOOK: The Gathering Storm - The Secord World War Volume 1
... BOOK: The Gathering Storm - The Secord World War Volume 1..., London. 1954 BOOK: The Gathering Storm - The Secord World War ... -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Tributes to 'Cec' Cook of Mitcham, 1975
... He was a former president of the Mitcham RSL, a World War.... He was a former president of the Mitcham RSL, a World War 1..., a World War 1 veteran and 1972 Nunawading 'Citizen of the Year ...Arthur Cecil Cook died in Heidelberg Hospital, Nov 1975.Arthur Cecil Cook died in Heidelberg Hospital, Nov 1975. He was a former president of the Mitcham RSL, a World War 1 veteran and 1972 Nunawading 'Citizen of the Year'Arthur Cecil Cook died in Heidelberg Hospital, Nov 1975. mitcham returned servicemens league, cook, a. c., citizens of the year -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital Image, Dog tags, Samuel Rich 1915-1918, 1915-1918
... world war 1... in World War 1. Other photographs taken by Samuel Rich during WWI... to Private Samuel Rich in World War 1. Other photographs taken ...Identification tags belonging to Private Samuel Rich in World War 1. Other photographs taken by Samuel Rich during WWI are available at items 3973-3987.Digital copy of colour photographsamuel rich, world war 1, egypt -
Frankston RSL Sub Branch
Game, Chess, P N F Figurines, Charge of Beersheba
... world war 1... the opponents involved in the historic World War 1 mounted attack... mornington-peninsula ww1 world war 1 palestine beersheba 4th ...Chess game consisting of a set of miniature military chessmen and a glass chess board. The miniature chessmen depict the opponents involved in the historic World War 1 mounted attack and capture of the town of Beersheba, near Gaza in what was known as Palestine, The battle, known as the "Charge of Beersheba", was late in the day on 31st October, 1917. The chessmen are the Australian 4th Light Horse Brigade and the Turkish 27th Division.ww1, world war 1, palestine, beersheba, 4th australian light horse brigade, charge of beersheba, mounted charge, 4th light horse brigade -
Frankston RSL Sub Branch
Dressing, Field, John Tye & Son, 1917
... world war 1... and British service personnel during World War 1. The package is made... mornington-peninsula world war 1 ww1 dressing There is a label ...Small, packaged First Field Dressing issued to Australian and British service personnel during World War 1. The package is made of a tough, protective (waterproof?) fabric and comes complete with a safety pin for use as a bandage. These were carried by soldiers and used for initial treatment of wounds. This item has a printed label with instructions for use and was packaged by John Tye & Son, London in May (?) 1917.There is a label affixed to this item with the following inscription printed in black: "War Office", "Medical Division", "First Field Dressing", "JOHN TYE & SON, London, May (?) 1917"world war 1, ww1, dressing -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Container - ANZAC COLLECTION: BISCUIT TIN
... World war 1..., with images of World War 1 personnel imprinted on side. The Anzac... MILITARY World war 1 biscuit tin Modern Baking Pty Ltd, 140 ...Limited edition Anzac Biscuit in 1915 - 2015. Tin, with images of World War 1 personnel imprinted on side. The Anzac biscuit story is told on the back of the tin, and the source of the images shown on the front described - Australian War Memorial colleciton. Short story about RSL also given. Tin is black with sepia trim, red and white writing, all images in black and white.Modern Baking Pty Ltd, 140 Northcorp Boulevard, Broadmeadows, Vic.military, world war 1, biscuit tin -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Book, Horsehair, worm and a shark, 2011
... - George Benjamin Anstey, World War 1 correspondence; Book 4... - George Benjamin Anstey, World War 1 correspondence; Book 4...; Book 3 - George Benjamin Anstey, World War 1 correspondence ...Horsehair, worm and a shark.In four parts: Books 1 & 2 - autobiographical; Book 3 - George Benjamin Anstey, World War 1 correspondence; Book 4 - Poems by authorHorsehair, worm and a shark.suto, joyce, suto, louis, anstey, george benjamin, world war 1914-1918 -
Greensborough Historical Society
Document, John Gibson et al, Thomas John Finnigan - the missing gunner, 1914-1918
... world war 1 project...Article on the World War 1 service of Thomas Finnigan... Plenty Lower Plenty melbourne Article on the World War 1 service ...Article on the World War 1 service of Thomas Finnigan and the likelihood that he abandoned his wife and future child in Ireland when he took ship to Australia in 1915.6 p., colour images and mapthomas john finnigan, world war 1 project -
Greensborough Historical Society
Letter, Letters from overseas 1916-1919 (Letters to Jessie), 1916-1919
... world war 1... battalion in World War 1 in Egypt and France, wrote letters... serving in the 59th battalion in World War 1 in Egypt and France ...Jack & Keith Thomson, soldiers serving in the 59th battalion in World War 1 in Egypt and France, wrote letters to their sister Jessie. These are copies, held by Sandra Adams, their great niece.Photocopies of 10 handwritten letters world war 1, jack thomson, keith thomson -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Letter - Correspondence, Luther College First World War soldiers, 1997
... ' research projects on soldiers who died in World War 1.... projects on soldiers who died in World War 1.... students' research projects on soldiers who died in World War 1 ...Correspondence between Ted Arrowsmith and Bernie Nitschke .Correspondence between Ted Arrowsmith and Bernie Nitschke on information required for Luther College Year 10 students' research projects on soldiers who died in World War 1.Correspondence between Ted Arrowsmith and Bernie Nitschke .soldiers, world war 1914-1918 -
4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment Unit History Room
DVD, The Light Horsemen of Beersheba, 2008 (exact)
... world war 1... Brigade which won Beersheba from the Turks in World War 1... Macleod melbourne australian world war 1 ceremonial light horse ...On April 28, 2008, along with Israel's President Shimon Peres and Australia's Governor-General, Major General (ret) Michael Jeffrey AC, CVO, MC, the late Richard Pratt opened the Park of the Australian Soldier in Beersheba, Israel. An initiative of the Melbourne-based Pratt Foundation, the Park commemorates the involvement of the Australian military forces in the Middle East in two World Wars and in other conflicts in the region. It features a memorial to the Australian Light Horse Brigade which won Beersheba from the Turks in World War 1 and a dual purpose playground which provides access to children with disabilities. This DVD tells the Park's story from its inception to its dedication in 2008australian, world war 1, ceremonial, light horse, beersheba, israel, richard pratt, shimon peres, michael jeffrey, memorials, park of the australian soldier, turkish army, playground, australian, world war 1, ceremonial, light horse, beersheba, israel, richard pratt, shimon peres, michael jeffrey, memorials, park of the australian soldier, turkish army, playground -
City of Ballarat Libraries
Photograph - Card Box Photographs, Army camp, Queenscliff circa 1915
... world war 1...World War 1 training camp at Queenscliff. The photograph... Ballarat East goldfields World War 1 training camp at Queenscliff ...World War 1 training camp at Queenscliff. The photograph was taken by Mr J.J. Griffith. He was the manager of E.R. Rowlands Aerated Waters. Their vans were used by Ballarat Troops at the camp.military, queenscliff, army camp, world war 1, world war one, j.j. griffith, e.r. rowlands aerated waters, vehicle, ballarat -
Melbourne Legacy
Document - Speech, Legatee Rogers on Armistice Day, 2018
... on the 100th anniversary of the end of World War 1. The event could... on the 100th anniversary of the Armistice of World War 1.... on the 100th anniversary of the end of World War 1. The event could ...A copy of the speech Legatee Bill Rogers gave in 2018 on the 100th anniversary of the end of World War 1. The event could be as a speaker at a Legatee luncheon. He focuses on the work of doctors and nurses in the field. Document was from a folder of documents donated to the archive by Legatee Bill Rogers that related to his time as President (March 2006 - March 2008) or as a legatee.A record of speech about doctors and nurses and their work in the battlefield.One A4 page of the speech Legatee Bill Rogers gave on the 100th anniversary of the Armistice of World War 1.bill rogers, armistice -
Melbourne Legacy
Booklet, Original Parodies by Jack Risden. Green Diamonds Concert Party A.I.F, c1918
... World War 1 memorabilia that has come from Private John Basil...Booklet x 4 pages of songs for soldiers in World War 1.... World War 1 memorabilia that has come from Private John Basil ...A booklet by Jack Risden of song parodies. He has rewritten the songs; "They didn't believe me", "They call it Dixie Land" and "Samoa" for a concert during the first World War. 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. 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. His full war record is available from the National Archives of Australia (B2455, MCLEAN JBM).A record of publications made for the troops in World War 1 or made of material that came from soldiers.Booklet x 4 pages of songs for soldiers in World War 1.world war one, songs -
Melbourne Legacy
Leisure object - Toy Bear, Legacy Bear $20 - Army, 2021
... is in an Australian World War 1 uniform and slouch hat. He was given the name...Legacy bear dressed in a World War 1 uniform with a printed... is in an Australian World War 1 uniform and slouch hat. He was given the name ...In the 2000s Legacy released a range of Legacy Bears to expand the merchandise available for sale during Legacy Week and at other fundraising opportunities during the year. This bear is in an Australian World War 1 uniform and slouch hat. He was given the name Digger. The term "digger" was military slang for Australian and New Zealand soldiers. It became closely linked with the principles of mateship during World War I. This Digger bear reminds us of the endurance, courage, ingenuity, good humour, hardiness, and resourcefulness the ANZAC forces showed during the Gallipoli campaign and other WW1 campaigns. This was a special edition of the bears. In 2021 the price was increased to $20 per bear.An example of the type of products sold along with Legacy Badges for fundraising in the 2010-2020s.Legacy bear dressed in a World War 1 uniform with a printed cardboard tag.Printed tag gives the price as $20.legacy appeal, fundraising, legacy bear -
Surrey Hills Historical Society Collection
Book, 80 years of living (a supplement to Robert Benjamin Stevens - Leather Merchant)
... , going to work, World War 1, Marriage, World War 11, Retirement..., going to work, World War 1, Marriage, World War 11, Retirement... including early life, going to work, World War 1, Marriage, World ...The life story of Herbert Stevens including early life, going to work, World War 1, Marriage, World War 11, Retirement and the Orkney Islands party.The life story of Herbert Stevens including early life, going to work, World War 1, Marriage, World War 11, Retirement and the Orkney Islands party.barclay family, surrey hills, brown family, grayden family, unthank family, (mr) herbert stevens, arbee -
Melbourne Legacy
Newspaper - Document, newspaper, The Red and White Diamond, 1919
... , and the arrangements for returning home to Australia. Was with other World War... pages, published for the troops in World War 1.... for returning home to Australia. Was with other World War 1 memorabilia ...An issue of the Field Newspaper of the 24th Battalion by the 24th Battalion Press printed entirely in the field. This edition is Volume No. 5 January 1919. The articles reports on Christmas 1918, honours and awards given to the Battalion, and the arrangements for returning home to Australia. Was with other World War 1 memorabilia that has come from Legatee Frank Doolan he was on the archive committee and made attempts to collate the history of Legacy. A record of publications made for the troops in World War 1. The founding members of Legacy would have been familiar with items like this as they fought in the first World War.A copy of the Red and White Diamond field newspaper x 12 pages, published for the troops in World War 1.world war one, souvenir, 24th battalion -
4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment Unit History Room
Book, Don Mackay, The Troopers' Tale - The History of the Otago Mounted Rifles, 2012
... world war 1...The Otago Mounted Rifles served in the Boer War. In World.... In World War 1 the Regiment fought at Gallipoli, then, later ...The Otago Mounted Rifles served in the Boer War. In World War 1 the Regiment fought at Gallipoli, then, later, on the Western Front they were part of 1 ANZAC Corps with elements of the 4th and 8th Australian Light Horse Regiments. Later the OMR was reorganised into II ANZAC Corps with B and D Squadrons of the 4th Australian light Horse. Featuring nearly 400 photographs, illustrations and maps. "The Troopers' Tale" records the history of the regiment from the 1860's to the present day, and tells the personal stories of many previously unknown New Zealand soldiers. Hard cover book. 382 pagesISBN 978-0-47320462-4book, otago mounted rifles, history, south african war, world war 1, book, otago mounted rifles, history, south african war, world war 1 -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Photograph - Framed Photograph, L.Cpl. Harold Prest M.M, Unknown
... Infantry Battalion in World War 1 and was awarded the Military... in civilian attire wearing World War 1 RAS Badge and Military Medal.... with the 37th Infantry Battalion in World War 1 and was awarded ...L.Cpl. Harold Pearson PREST 1334 served with the 37th Infantry Battalion in World War 1 and was awarded the Military Medal for gallantry action on October 4th 1917 at Ypres. He enlisted at Wangaratta and records indicate he resided at that time in Roy Street Wangaratta. Harold returned to Australia on 20/12/1917. Brown timber frame containing photograph of male in civilian attire wearing World War 1 RAS Badge and Military Medal.Noneharold pearson prest, 37th infantry battalion