Biography of a Minister, Father William Doyle. Date of Birth 3.3.1873 in Ireland.Red colour booklet with black & white print. The centre has a black & white head to waist photo of a chaplain wearing a Sam Brown belt. Bottom section of cover has images of a soldier & a WWI 18-pounder canon firing explosives. 31 pages not illustrated.Top right in black print: “903” Printed underneath title: “Father William Doyle S J by EMG” booklet, chaplain, padre, father

Type MK1 (ie mark 1) mess tin used as a food container by Australian military servicemen during WWI. This mess tin is made of tin plated steel, has a carrying handle and clips for a shoulder strap. There is a folding handle inside of the removable lid section.australian, australia, ww1, world war 1, mess tin, food container

McColl Rankin & Stanistreet. Exercise book with hand written entries in ink detailing minutes of Meetings and includes newspaper cuttings. Committee welcomes home soldiers from WWI - 16/4/1918 to windup in 16/6/1920. Markings/Inscriptions: Welcome Home League.organization, club/society, charity, mccoll rankin & stanistreet wwi welcome home league 1918 to 1920

A copy of WWI photograph, the explanation text stating "German Gun Crew lies dead around their machine gun after night counter attacks by 13th and 15th Brigades during the recapture of Villers Bretonneux, 24th April 1917". The Photograph is framed in a glass wooden frame.

BHS CollectionColour postcard of Pall Mall looking east, Hustlers Royal Reserve No. 2 on left. Beehive Building on right. Old Post Office, Shamrock Hotel (3rd Building) and School of Mines and Industries in background. Alexandra Fountain centre left (pre WWI). Printed in Saxony.R.E.M. Melbourneperson, individual, basil miller

Discover the fascinating story behind the Great Wars. Discover all you need to know about WWI & WWII.Cover - soft cardboard. Red black & gold print on front, spine & back. Front cover background coloured battle scene with tank & soldier. Back cover background sepia colours of portrait photo of soldier in uniform & ammunition. 303 pages, cut plain white. Illustrated with black & white & coloured photos. End paper black & white photo of soldier on front, aircraft on back.books, military history, ww1. ww2

GORMAN was an Officer in the 22nd Batt AIF WWI. He wrote the book “With the Twenty Second”, the history of his unit.Document, A4 printed re the memoirs of Sir Eugene GORMAN with photos, research done by Huntly & Districts Historical Society & internet research, 9 pages.documents - autobiographical notes, military history

Dust jacket has a plastic cover. Book documents the photographs of Frank Hurley taken during WWI and WWII.Hard black cover with title in white. Illustrated dust jacket front and back. Title on spine, 160p. Page edges cut. Colour & Black & white Illustrations.books, military history

Probably bought from a French villager and sent home to a family member by an Australian soldier serving in the AIF in WWI.Representative of village handcraft produced for sale to Australian soldiers in France during world War 1 (1914-1919)Embroidered cream silk head-rest cushion with red and blue flowers, gold leaves, gold and cream piping, and the words "Souvenir of France." Padded with cotton wadding.souvenir, world war 1 (1914-18), cushion

WWI Army Bugle has Australian Commonwealth Military Force Rising Sun Badge with a copper letter A fixed beside the Rising Run. Main body is made out of copper, the muzzle & breech are brass. The rear arve has a brass outer plate. The lip nozzle is missing.“Mathias Rd London N. 1914” Some non sensical letters scratched onto brass muzzle.musical instruments - wind, metalcraft - copper - brassware, military history, bugle

Doctor HAROLD ROBERT CATFORD was the first to be made a Life Member of the Bendigo RSL Sub Branch. The certificate was signed on the 8th Day of May 1947. He was first elected to Committee of the Bendigo Branch in 1918 and retired after 29 years at the AGM 1947 serving the whole time as Vice President. Doctor Harold Robert Catford enlisted as a Captain on 23.6.15 age 41 years and attached to HQ 29th Batt AIF. Embarked for overseas 10.11.15, transfer to 8th Field Ambulance 6.10.16. At various times he was attached to 5th Div Ammunition Column and 2nd A.C.C. Station, promoted to Major 24.8.17. He returned to Australia on 26.9.17 for personal reasons and his appointment in the AIF was terminated on 11.12.17. from 1.1.18 he was RMO to several military units including the 38th Batt in Peace time. Promoted to Lt Col on 19.4.23, placed on the AAMC reserve list 30.1.30 and then the retired list 30.1.1934. Life membership certificate of the Bendigo RSL awarded to Dr HR Catford. Certificate is set in a yellowish cardboard frame inside a silver wooden frame. The certificate is in colour with a red seal and signatures of Federal President and Secretary of the RSSILA. A set of WWI ribbons has been placed in the frame.brsl, smirsl, life membership

Date made April 1992Colour photograph of the Lakes Entrance War Memorial on Marine Parade, showing inscriptions listing service people from Lakes Entrance who served during WWI and WII. Photograph shows first Anzac Day Service 1992. Flag at half mast. Lakes Entrance Victoria

1914-15 H.J Hodgson. ( refer also 0051 medal)1914-15 Star and Ribbon . Star shaped metal badge with crossed swords on front with crown above. Brass--- Ribbon vertical Blue white and red stripes. British WWI Victory Medal. Bronze in colour with ribbon. Also Victory Medal and replica British War Medal1197. PTE H.J. HODGSON 30BN .A.I.F

William Bailey Jackson enlisted in the AIF No 5813 in the 18th reinforcements 6th Batt on 14.7.1915 age 44 years. Embarked for England 3.7.1916, hospitalised aboard ship (not stated why), embarks for Australia 4.5.1917 classed with Senility and Rhuematism for discharge, discharged from the Army on 11.8.1917. Refer Cat No 3446P for his son George’s service. Black / white photo of WWI soldier, Private William Bailey JACKSON wearing a peaked cap & leather leggings. Standing beside him is Charlotte, wearing dark clothing, a dress below her ankles & shiny leather foot wear. The photo is glued to a cardboard back piece.Bottom right: “Kalma 57 & 59 Pall Mall Bendigo” On rear: “William Bailey Jackson, Charlotte. With best love to (? illegible) from mother & father”photography-photographs, military history - army

Worn WWI by Patrick Ryan of the 5th Light Horse Further history available at http://www.anzacday.org.au/education/tff/slouch.htmlOriginal Emu PlumesFelt slouch hat with Rising sun badge and emu plumes of 5th Light Horse

.1) “81” on the badge denotes owner was a financial member of the RSL in 1981. .2 & .3) Possibly issued to WWI veteran..1) Enamelled Returned Soldier's, Sailors & Airmen badge with metal crown attached to top. .2) & .3) Returned Soldiers & Sailors Imperial League badge..1) 66280 on rear. Badge remains property of League Stokes Melb. Copyright V80458. .2) Copyright V69575 Stokes & Sons Melbourne. .3) Copyright 65280.badges, membership, rsl

Cards to Rena were from John Stanley HOWLETT No 2676 AIF WWI. Refer 41 medals, 48.4P photos..1) - .27) Greeting cards sent by Jack HOWLETT to his sweetheart Rena Fergus. The last 3 are embroidered on silk.Either written in pencil or ink. 25 postcards embroidered: To My Sweetheart To My Dear Sweetheart .24) Copy of original postcard.documents, cards, handcrafts - embroidery, souvenirs, military history

The Mystery of AE1 Australia's Lost Submarine & Crew. AE1 simply disappeared. This was the first loss of a military unit during WWI.Cover is soft cardboard, grey & dark blue coloured print on front, spine & back. Background grey & blue coloured seascape of navy vessels on front. Black & white photos of submarines on back. 200 pages, cut plain white. Illustrated with sepia, colour & black & white photos.Handwritten in blue ink on front fly leaf: "Best wishes Kathryn Spurling"books-maritime, military history-navy, submarine, ae1

The 1908 pattern was used during WWI, made from woven cotton & water proofed. The kit is used for school groups.Webbing kit complete including 1908 pattern webbing, gas mask haversack, personnel items, rations. Refer attached sheet. .1) Waist belt with brass buckles & keepers. .2) Braces x 2, connects to waist belt & large pack. .3) Bayonet. .4) Bayonet carrier. .5) Bayonet scabbard. .6) Entrenching tool carrier [fits to .5)]. .7) Entrenching tool handle, wood & metal [fits to .6)]. .8) Entrenching tool, metal, combination shovel & pick. .9) Entrenching tool carrier [fits inside .8)]. .10) Cartridge carriers x 2, 1 left hand, 1 right hand. .11) Water bottle, metal, blue colour. .12) Water bottle cover, khaki wool. .13) Water bottle carrier. .14) Pack, large. .15) Great coat, wool, [inside .14)]. .16) Helmet, steel with inside liner & chin strap. .17) Mess tin carrier, replica. .18) Haversack, side pack. .19) Carry all, white cotton, for personnel hygiene items [inside .18)]. .20) Razor, cut throat [inside .19)]. .21) Comb [inside .19)]. .22) Toothbrush [inside .19)]. .23) Shaving brush [inside .19)]. .24) Laces, leather, not original, [inside .19)]. .25) Soap [inside .19)]. .26) Tin bully beef x 2, replicas, [inside .18)]. .27) Tin stew, replica, [inside .18)]. .28) Pair socks, khaki wool, not original, [inside .18)]. .29) Field dressing, WWII issue, [inside .18)]. .30) Towel, brown colour, not original, [inside .18)]. .31) Gas mask carrier bag & straps. (Cowley) .32) Water bottle, metal, blue colour, [inside .31)].Items 1 - 13, there are numerous markings all stamped on from, “A.A.O.D”, “L”, “R”, “S”, “M.E.C.O”, “49th INF”, Years examples, “8.12”, “1.13”, “1911”military history - equipment / army, medicine-first aid, personal effects - containers, toilet requisites - shaving

Used in France WWI by J S HOWLETT 59th Battalion AIF. Refer Cat No 41 medals, 48.4P photos..1) & .2) Round aluminium identification tags with loop at top..1) Inscribed: J S HOWLETT 2676 P 59.A1 .2) Same as above with AIF on rear. indentification, discs, military

Photo on grey heavy card with two black ornate edges, centre phot B & W showing 15 men, two are in uniform the rest in civvies. All names have been written under the photo.Rear, “Harry Baum, Harold Peters, Stan Dalgleish, Andy Clark, Tom Jeffrey, Don Addison, Dave McPherson, Bill M......, Keith Emonson” Front, “Bill Trevaskis, ..... Miller, Joe Akeroyd, Geoff Hurry, Joe Poole, Les Rowe”38th battalion, wwi

Forms used for reporting gas attacks and the testing of gas during WW1.Stapled pad of paper forms printed in blackwwi, world war i

Commemoration of the 4th anniversary of the declaration of World War I. The poster does not give a full date of the event, referring only to 'next Sunday evening', but it could well have been held on Sunday 4 August 1918. Britain declared war on 4 August 1914.Single sheet of white paper that has discoloured with age, printed in blackcity of st kilda, wwi

Postcard sent by a soldier serving in Northern France in 1916 to, it is believed, Miss Olive Appleton.White coloured postcard with a silk inset on the front that has been embroidered with a basket of multi-coloured flowers and the words 'A Kiss from France'. Handwritten message in blue in on the back.North France 18/4/16 Dear Olive Got this card to let you know where I am and that I am in the best of health and spirits. Remember me to all. From Yours Sincerely Fred. xxx wwi, world war i

Contains poems of remembrance written by service personnel, about poppies.Booklet with green coloured card cover and containing four pages made from two sheets of folded yellowed white paper. Printed in blue and bound with stitched and tied red thread.wwi, remembrance poppies