Aboriginal soldiers formed a special all volunteer platoon at No 9 Camp Wangaratta in Victoria from late 1940 until February 1941. No 9 Camp was set up at the Wangaratta Showgrounds to allow the formation of the 2/24th Australian Infantry Battalion prior to leaving for Egypt. Major Joseph Albert Wright a WW1 Light Horse veteran was in charge of this platoon the only Aboriginal squad in the Australian Military Forces at that time. The soldiers from Lake Tyers enlisted at Caulfield between June and July 1940 include Harold Cornelius HAYES VX 48217 DOB 2/4/1916 Enlisted 25/7/40 Discharged 22/3/1941 Edward FOSTER VX48218 DOB 25/5/1921 Enlisted 25/7/1940 Discharged 22/3/1941 Noel Ernest HOOD VX48194 DOB 3/1/1919 Enlisted 25/7/1940 Discharged 22/3/1941 Edward Leslie MULLETT VX48199 DOB 30/6/1910 Enlisted 25/7/1940 Discharged 22/3/1941 Samuel Richard RANKIN VX48201 DOB 23/7/1910 Enlisted 25/7/1940 Discharged 22/3/1941 Stewart HOOD VX47351 DOB 23/1/1903 Enlisted 18/7/1940 Discharged 22/3/1941 William GORRIE VX48208 DOB 22/11/1921 Enlisted 25/7/1940 Discharged 22/3/1941 David John MULLETT VX48195 DOB 10/6/1919 Enlisted 25/7/1940 Discharged 22/3/1941 Arthur Alexander (Tom?) MULLETT VX48198 DOB 25/11/1914 Enlisted 25/7/1940 Discharged 22/3/1941 Image relates to a "special platoon" based at No 9 Camp Wangaratta as being the Australian Army's first all Aboriginal Unit formed in 1940. The soldiers were all volunteers mainly from Lake Tyers in Victoria. In addition to normal army training they performed guard duty at the Army Hospital and Camp. They formed the Gum Leaf Band and led the troops at community singing and assisted in Methodist Church services.Black and white photograph of 11 aboriginal soldiers with rifles in two rows standing 'at ease'Typed on Rear - Aboriginal Guard Wangno 9 camp wangaratta, aboriginal platoon

Aboriginal soldiers formed a special all volunteer platoon at No 9 Camp Wangaratta in Victoria from late 1940 until February 1941. No 9 Camp was set up at the Wangaratta Showgrounds to allow the formation of the 2/24th Australian Infantry Battalion prior to leaving for Egypt. Major Joseph Albert Wright a WW1 Light Horse veteran was in charge of this platoon the only Aboriginal squad in the Australian Military Forces at that time. The soldiers from Lake Tyers enlisted at Caulfield between June and July 1940 include Harold Cornelius HAYES VX 48217 DOB 2/4/1916 Enlisted 25/7/40 Discharged 22/3/1941 Edward FOSTER VX48218 DOB 25/5/1921 Enlisted 25/7/1940 Discharged 22/3/1941 Noel Ernest HOOD VX48194 DOB 3/1/1919 Enlisted 25/7/1940 Discharged 22/3/1941 Edward Leslie MULLETT VX48199 DOB 30/6/1910 Enlisted 25/7/1940 Discharged 22/3/1941 Image relates to a "special platoon" based at No 9 Camp Wangaratta as being the Australian Army's first all Aboriginal Unit formed in 1940. The soldiers were all volunteers mainly from Lake Tyers in Victoria.Black and white photograph of 7 aboriginal soldiers with rifles on grass ridge.Attached to rear - Posting sentries - Wangaratta end of 1940 - J A Wright 1940 Wangno 9 camp wangaratta, aboriginal platoon

Aboriginal soldiers formed a special all volunteer platoon at No 9 Camp Wangaratta in Victoria from late 1940 until February 1941. No 9 Camp was set up at the Wangaratta Showgrounds to allow the formation of the 2/24th Australian Infantry Battalion prior to leaving for Egypt. Major Joseph Albert Wright a WW1 Light Horse veteran was in charge of this platoon the only Aboriginal squad in the Australian Military Forces at that time. The soldiers from Lake Tyers enlisted at Caulfield between June and July 1940 include Harold Cornelius HAYES VX 48217 DOB 2/4/1916 Enlisted 25/7/40 Discharged 22/3/1941 Edward FOSTER VX48218 DOB 25/5/1921 Enlisted 25/7/1940 Discharged 22/3/1941 Noel Ernest HOOD VX48194 DOB 3/1/1919 Enlisted 25/7/1940 Discharged 22/3/1941 Edward Leslie MULLETT VX48199 DOB 30/6/1910 Enlisted 25/7/1940 Discharged 22/3/1941 Image relates to a "special platoon" based at No 9 Camp Wangaratta as being the Australian Army's first all Aboriginal Unit formed in 1940. The soldiers were all volunteers mainly from Lake Tyers in Victoria.Black and white photograph of aboriginal soldier holding rifle and young girlAttached to rear - Little girl asking Guard if she can go into Showgrounds Wangaratta end of 1940 - J A Wright 1940 Wangno 9 camp wangaratta, aboriginal platoon

Aboriginal soldiers formed a special all volunteer platoon at No 9 Camp Wangaratta in Victoria from late 1940 until February 1941. No 9 Camp was set up at the Wangaratta Showgrounds to allow the formation of the 2/24th Australian Infantry Battalion prior to leaving for Egypt. Major Joseph Albert Wright a WW1 Light Horse veteran was in charge of this platoon the only Aboriginal squad in the Australian Military Forces at that time. The soldiers from Lake Tyers enlisted at Caulfield between June and July 1940 include Harold Cornelius HAYES VX 48217 DOB 2/4/1916 Enlisted 25/7/40 Discharged 22/3/1941 Edward FOSTER VX48218 DOB 25/5/1921 Enlisted 25/7/1940 Discharged 22/3/1941 Noel Ernest HOOD VX48194 DOB 3/1/1919 Enlisted 25/7/1940 Discharged 22/3/1941 Edward Leslie MULLETT VX48199 DOB 30/6/1910 Enlisted 25/7/1940 Discharged 22/3/1941 Image relates to a "special platoon" based at No 9 Camp Wangaratta as being the Australian Army's first all Aboriginal Unit formed in 1940. The soldiers were all volunteers mainly from Lake Tyers in Victoria.Black and white photograph of all aboriginal platoon on parade in two row formation during Officer's inspection.Attached to rear - Inspection Platoon by Colonel Rogers Wangaratta Dec1940 - J A Wright 1940no 9 camp wangaratta, aboriginal platoon

Aboriginal soldiers formed a special all volunteer platoon at No 9 Camp Wangaratta in Victoria from late 1940 until February 1941. No 9 Camp was set up at the Wangaratta Showgrounds to allow the formation of the 2/24th Australian Infantry Battalion prior to leaving for Egypt. Major Joseph Albert Wright a WW1 Light Horse veteran was in charge of this platoon the only Aboriginal squad in the Australian Military Forces at that time. The soldiers from Lake Tyers enlisted at Caulfield between June and July 1940 include Harold Cornelius HAYES VX 48217 DOB 2/4/1916 Enlisted 25/7/40 Discharged 22/3/1941 Edward FOSTER VX48218 DOB 25/5/1921 Enlisted 25/7/1940 Discharged 22/3/1941 Noel Ernest HOOD VX48194 DOB 3/1/1919 Enlisted 25/7/1940 Discharged 22/3/1941 Edward Leslie MULLETT VX48199 DOB 30/6/1910 Enlisted 25/7/1940 Discharged 22/3/1941 Image relates to a "special platoon" based at No 9 Camp Wangaratta as being the Australian Army's first all Aboriginal Unit formed in 1940. The soldiers were all volunteers mainly from Lake Tyers in Victoria.Black and white photograph of all aboriginal platoon in single file holding rifles.Attached to rear - Platoon by Colonel Rogers Wangaratta Dec 1940 - J A Wright 1940 Wangno 9 camp wangaratta, aboriginal platoon

Red print on Certificate template. "For Liberty ANZACS FOR JUSTICE". This is a blank certificate.Certificate - paper, red print on scroll, illustrated in colour - top to bottom, blank scroll; 2 soldiers and flag surrounded by 6 flags, silhouette in white of Australian map, oval shape with ship and troops. Further side decoration yellow and green wattle flowers and foliage. Pale blue background. Certificate template - possibly available to Shires and localities to customise as required. frame - timber, with varnish finish in natural tones, glass front and cardboard back.framed, ww1, certificate

Trooper John William Lockey (1892-1978) was born in Durham, England. He enlisted 24/11/1914 in Bendigo in the 4th Lighthorse with the service number 946. At the time of enlistment he was a miner. He was wounded at Gallipoli by a bomb wound to the foot on 25/8/1915 and was subsequently invalided to Australia on 17/9/1915. Frank Augustus O'Neill (1885- ) was born in Bendigo. He enlisted into the 4th Lighthorse on 12/12/1914 with the service number 1415. He returned to Australia in March 1916 and was medically discharged due to a double hernia.Attached to card 1 brass 5 pointed star & 1 brass button showing a crest with lion & unicorn. Card has notations reading, this star was taken from a dead Turk by Trooper Lockie of 4th LH on 9th July 1915 & this button was taken from a English soldier who was killed in Gallipoli in 1915. Sgt F A O'neill.military, world war 1, buttons

Item in the Cooper Collection.Hard Cover Book with Dust Cover. Hard cover - cardboard with adhered paper cover, white and black print on front, spine and back. Illustrated with black and white photographs. Front - group of six soldiers standing, with sandbags in the background. Back - soldier in silhouette pouring a cup of tea against background of sea and a ship. Dust cover - paper, print and photographs as above. front and back flaps - white colour print on green background. End papers - grey and black photographs of battle scenes. 154 pages - cut, plain, white colour semi gloss paper. Pictorial book with colour and black and white photographs, maps, posters, postcards and handwritten information.publications, books, ww1, gallipoli, cooper collection

presents the stories of soldiers who were born or bred in the Liverpool area and have a strong connection with Liverpool. (in WW1)Booklet, stiffened front cover. Stapled not gluedLiverpool City Council and Liverpool City Library Supported by the Australian Government's ANZAC Centenary Arts and Culture Fund 2018local history. liverpool nsw. ww1.

This postcard was sent from the war zone in France from Hugh Terence O'Reilly to his sister Martha O'Reilly in Nhill.WW1 memorabilia Embroidered post cardCotton thread on silk inset into post card - pink cotton thread dragonfly surrounded by delicate red and blue flowers with green foliage, fames and back with cream cardboardpostcard, ww1 - history, embroidery, australian soldiers, soldiers letters, hugh terence o'reilly, martha o'reilly

The 59th Battalion was an infantry battalion of the Australian Army. Initially raised for service during World War I, the battalion fought on the Western Front in France and Belgium between 1916 and 1918, before being disbanded in 1919. In 1921, it was re-raised as a part-time unit of the Militia in Victoria. They remained in existence until 1942 when, due to a manpower shortage in the Australian economy, the decision was made to amalgamate the battalion with the 58th Battalion to form the 58th/59th Battalion. Together they remained linked throughout World War II, serving in New Guinea and Bougainville in 1943–1945. In 1952, the 59th Battalion was re-raised and subsequently was absorbed into the Royal Victoria Regiment in 1960.Brown timber frame containing cream coloured mount and photograph of large group of soldiers and bandsmenPlaque -59th Militia Circa 193959th militia, ww1, ww2, 1939

Part of the "Robert H Baron", No 3596 and Cooper Collections. See Catalogue No. 1981P for details of Baron's service.1. Four page illustrated Christmas/New Year card. Front cover has two cut outs allowing Union Jack and Australian Flag to be visible. Embossed gold coloured Rising Sun on bottom RH corner. Text in grey type. Pages secured on LHS with blue ribbon. Flags on second page in silk on a cream background. Text on inside in grey type. Handwritten message in black ink. 2. Four page illustrated Christmas/New Year card. Front cover has colour picture of two cats in front of a fire. Text in black font including "Keep The Home Fires Burning". Inside text in grey type. Pages secured with red ribbon on LHS.1. Handwritten in black ink: 'To my Dear Mother, Her loving Soldier Son. Wishing you all a Merry Xmas n a bright new year. 2. Handwritten in black ink 'To Myrtle, Elsie, Alfred dear little Fred, FROM There Loving Soldier Brother Bob. Hoping you have a lovely time at Xmas & the New Year, Bob'robert h. baron, cooper collection, christmas card, ww1

Article One - Image of Private Wally Atkinson from Barmah, Victoria a descendant of Murray tribe. Article Two - Mealtime - image of aborigines at meal time Article Three - Swingtime - image of aborigines practisiing latest hits on gum leaves - members of gum leaf band have raised much money for local hospital,comfort funds. Article Four - Goanna Soup? image of Pte E Foster and Cook H L Harvey with "Myrtleford Mary" camp mascot (goanna) Article Five (on rear) - Canteen - image of aborignal squad at canteen. Aboriginal soldiers formed a special all volunteer platoon at No 9 Camp Wangaratta in Victoria from late 1940 until February 1941. No 9 Camp was set up at the Wangaratta Showgrounds to allow the formation of the 2/24th Australian Infantry Battalion prior to leaving for Egypt. Major Joseph Albert Wright a WW1 Light Horse veteran was in charge of this platoon the only Aboriginal squad in the Australian Military Forces at that time. The soldiers from Lake Tyers enlisted at Caulfield between June and July 1940 include Harold Cornelius HAYES VX 48217 DOB 2/4/1916 Enlisted 25/7/40 Discharged 22/3/1941 Edward FOSTER VX48218 DOB 25/5/1921 Enlisted 25/7/1940 Discharged 22/3/1941 Noel Ernest HOOD VX48194 DOB 3/1/1919 Enlisted 25/7/1940 Discharged 22/3/1941 Edward Leslie MULLETT VX48199 DOB 30/6/1910 Enlisted 25/7/1940 Discharged 22/3/1941 Samuel Richard RANKIN VX48201 DOB 23/7/1910 Enlisted 25/7/1940 Discharged 22/3/1941 Stewart HOOD VX47351 DOB 23/1/1903 Enlisted 18/7/1940 Discharged 22/3/1941 William GORRIE VX48208 DOB 22/11/1921 Enlisted 25/7/1940 Discharged 22/3/1941 David John MULLETT VX48195 DOB 10/6/1919 Enlisted 25/7/1940 Discharged 22/3/1941 Arthur Alexander (Tom?) MULLETT VX48198 DOB 25/11/1914 Enlisted 25/7/1940 Discharged 22/3/1941 Images relates to the "special platoon" based at No 9 Camp Wangaratta as being the Australian Army's first all Aboriginal Unit formed in 1940. The soldiers were all volunteers mainly from Lake Tyers in Victoria. In addition to normal army training they performed guard duty at the Army Hospital and Camp. They formed the Gum Leaf Band and led the troops at community singing and assisted in Methodist Church services. Four black and white newspaper articles adhered to cream paperno 9 camp wangaratta, aboriginal platoon, 1940

Australian First World War recruitment poster. This poster was part of the First World War Australian Government Recruiting Kit. Recruitment posters were prolific in Australia throughout the First World War. Australia relied solely on voluntary recruits to serve in the AIF. Compulsory military service, or conscription, for eligible men was in force in Australia from 1911, however, these forces were for home defence and could not be used to serve in a war overseas. Following the initial rush of men to recruit in 1914, enrolments dropped, leaving federal and state governments to devise sophisticated campaigns to boost numbers.Norman Lindsay (1879-1969) was a painter, draughtsman, illustrator, cartoonist, printmaker, writer and sculptor. He joined the Sydney 'Bulletin' magazine as a staff artist, 1901-09, 1910-23 and 1932-58. During the First World War he produced jingoistic cartoons and pro-conscription posters. The is one of the series of six posters by Lindsay constituting the last nation-wide Australian recruiting campaign. A coloured poster of soldier sounding his bugle for assistance on the front line while civilians listen in the background.recruitment poster, norman lindsay, ww1

Dedication to the Aboriginal soldiers who formed a special all volunteer platoon at No 9 Camp Wangaratta in Victoria from late 1940 until February 1941. No 9 Camp was set up at the Wangaratta Showgrounds to allow the formation of the 2/24th Australian Infantry Battalion prior to leaving for Egypt. Major Joseph Albert Wright a WW1 Light Horse veteran was in charge of this platoon the only Aboriginal squad in the Australian Military Forces at that time. Aboriginals from Lake Tyers enlisted at Caulfield between June and July 1940. 7 of the 13 who enlisted in June 1940 were discharged as members of the 2/23rd Battalion. 10 were discharged on the 22/3/1941 as Services No Longer Required, 1 discharged in November 1940, 1 in January 1941 and another in April 1941. Dedication to Aboriginal soldiers who formed a special all volunteer platoon at No 9 Camp Wangaratta in Victoria from late 1940 until February 1941. No 9 Camp was set up at the Wangaratta Showgrounds to allow the formation of the 2/24th Australian Infantry Battalion prior to leaving for Egypt. Major Joseph Albert Wright a WW1 Light Horse veteran was in charge of this platoon the only Aboriginal squad in the Australian Military Forces at that time.Large timber frame with orange mount containing boomerang three flags six photographs and narrative plaques9 Platoon Wangarattaaboriginal, 9 platoon, wangaratta, no 9 camp

This poster, published by the State Parliamentary Recruiting Committee, depicts Lieutenant Albert JACKA, VC, as a role model for a huge campaign to enlist sportsmen into the Australian Imperial Force in 1917. Jacka achieved instant fame back home when he became the first Australian to win the Victoria Cross during the First World War. It was said that one of the reasons he was such a good soldier, and had such a fighting attitude, was that he had been a boxer before the war. The campaign to enlist sportsmen was fuelled by a strong belief that by playing sport young men developed specific skills and qualities that could be used on the battlefield.Representative of two common recruiting devices used in Australia, a well-known local soldier and a target number of men required for a specially named group.Depicts Lieutenant Albert Jacka, VC, as a role model for a huge campaign to enlist sportsmen. Surrounding Jacka are colourful depictions of healthy young men engaged in a variety of sports: football, rowing, cricket, tennis and golf are amongst the sports.Full Text: Enlist in the Sportsmen's Thousand, Join Together, Train Together, Embark Together, Fight Together, Show the enemy what Australian sporting men can do.albert jacka, ww1, poster

An excellent example of Australian First World War recruiting posters aimed at women, rather than potential soldiers. The poster suggests that in helping defeat Germany, women were really defending themselves.During the First World War, governments needed to convince their citizens to contribute to the war effort. In the absence of radio and film, the poster was the most effective method of mass communicationDepicts a woman with arms raised, her clothing torn and right breast exposed. Two children lie dead on the round at her feet, while the town behind her burns. Full poster text: 'Women of Queensland! Remember how women and children of France and Belgium were treated. Do you realise that your treatment would be worse? Send a man today to fight for you'poster, ww1, women of queensland

Photos of soldiers sent back from Europe during WW1. Soldiers unidentified but the person on the right in both is believed to be part of the Fawcett Family. Items in the collection of W.P. Fawcett, refer Cat No 9627.Photos in form of a postcard. 1. Black and white portrait photo of 3 Australian Soldiers. Two are sitting and one is standing, all in full dress uniform. 2. Black and white portrait photo of 3 soldiers, all standing looking into the camera. Two soldiers in Australian Battle uniform and one soldier in kilt and uniform jacket.1. On back "To My Dear Mother from Will with Love".ww1, soldiers, photograph, fawcett 1

Letter sent originally by sister but reg'n No. wrong so not delivered but returned 23 April 1918. Soldier KIA in June 1918. Linten Cypus Rogan see Cat No 6947A.Unopened letter - light brown paper, envelope, black print and handwriting, red one penny King George stamp.Return to Sender: No. 6884 Pte L. C. Rogan, 20th Reinforcements 22nd Battalion 6th Brigade Australian Imperial Force on Active Service Abroad.passchendaele barracks trust, unopened envelope, l.c. rogan, ww1

From the front cover; "Intense pride in the Australian Soldier glow in/ this book Sir John doubts whether there is any/ parallel in military history to their performance"/ Daily Graphic (London)." Part of the "William (Bill) THOMASON" Collection. Refer Cat. No. 4136P for more items.Soft cover book. Cover - cardboard, mid grey colour with dark blue colour print on front and back. Black colour print on spine. 336 pages - cut, plain, white colour paper. Illustrated - front end papers - black and red print map of a battle. Back end papers - black and red print map of a campaign. Handwritten signature - front cover and second page from front, price notation - top of page.Handwritten signature - black ink pens - illegible. Price notation - grey lead pencil - "$ 30c"publications, books, ww1, france, monash, william (bill) thomason

Item posted back to Australia as momento of AIF Soldiers journey to WW1 From the Charles Honybun Collection WW1 memorabiliaSouvenir postcard booklet of Cabo Verde (West Africa)Printed - Souvenir de Sao Vicente - Cabo Verde Handwritten to Mother from Cecil - with love 14/7/16.ww1, soldier's correspondence, charles henry honybun

From the front cover; "ANZAC BULLETIN/ LONDON/ Issued to Members of the Australian/ Military and Naval Forces in Great Britain, France and elsewhere" "Published by Authority of / the High Commissioner for Australia/ Australia House, London, W.C." Part of the William (Bill) THOMASON Collection. Refer Cat. No. 4136P for more items.1. to 5. Off white colour paper with dark blue colour print on cover. Illustrated on front with an Australian soldier with rifle and fixed bayonet, left arm resting on a circle containing another photo. Back - advertisements. 6. Front illustration - Two Australian soldiers at rest. 1. to 5. 16 pages - cut, plain, off white pages. Black ink print. Black and white photographs. 6. 24 pages - as above. 2. to 6. Front cover - stamp. Magazines have metal staples to fasten.Magazine issue numbers and dates. 1. No. 12 March 28, 1917. 2. No. 44 November 7, 1917. 3. No. 46 November 23, 1917. 4. No. 89 September 20, 1918. 5. No. 90 September 27, 1918. 6. No. 93 October 18, 1918. 2. to 6. Red colour ink stamp "AUSTRALIAN RED CROSS".publications, magazines, ww1, anzac bulletin

Part of the William (Bill) THOMASON Collection. Refer Cat. No. 4136P for more items.Soft cover book. Cover - Brown colour cardboard, black colour print on front and back. Illustrated- front - silhouette sketch in black and blue colour ink, soldier on horseback. 153 pages - cut, plain, off white colour paper. Illustrated, black and white, sepia and colour plates of photographs, maps, diagrams and cartoons. End papers - front and back - illustrated silhouette sketch of soldiers mounted on camels in a line within a landscape of flat hills, two palm trees and a grave cross.publications, books, ww1, palestine campaign, william (bill) thomason collection

From the front cover; "FROM THE AUSTRALIAN FRONT/ XMAS 1917." Soft cover book; Cover - grey colour cardboard. Black colour ink on front, spine and back. Illustrated front - grey, black and pink colour illustration with two soldiers in a trench position, lower edge Rising Sun Badge. Back - Rising Sun Badge in black print. 128 pages - cut, plain, white colour paper. Pictorial book with photographs, sketches and cartoons.publications, books, pictorial, ww1

The original art piece was painted by Australian artist Will Longstaff after he attended the unveiling ceremony of the Menin Gate memorial at the entrance of the Belgian town of Ypres in 1927. The memorial is inscribed with the names of 54,000 British and Commonwealth soldiers killed in Flanders with no known grave. More than 6000 are Australians. It was purchased in 1928 for 2000 guineas and presented to the Australia Government by British Philanthropist Lord WoolavingtonThe image commemorates those soldiers with no marked graves who died on the Western Front during the First World War.Dark wooden frame of a dark blue coloured print with large cream coloured arched monument in distance.MENIN GATE AT MIDNIGHT by Will Longstaff Presented by Lord Woolavingtonmenin gate, will longstaff, lord woolavington, ww1

This black and white image taken of Australian soldiers at the Headquarters of the AIF Overseas Training Brigade based at Longbridge Deverell in Wiltshire England prior to distribution of Comfort Funds Xmas Boxes in 1918. One of the soldiers in the image is Private Llewellyn EVANS 5335 of the 24th Battalion. EVANS was born on the 9/8/1879 at Moyhu in Victoria. He was a farmer and enlisted on the 8/2/1916 at the age of 36 years. He embarked on the 1/8/1916 and was wounded twice, first in 1917 receiving a gunshot wound to the right leg and again in 1918 receiving a gunshot wound to the right arm and leg. He returned to Australia and was discharged on 30/4/1919.Sand Hill (Longbridge Deverill)- Sand Hill camp was built in 1914 to accommodate infantry units. Australian troops arrived at Longbridge Deverill in October 1917, when their Overseas Training Brigade was moved from Perham Down and established there to train soldiers who had recovered from illness and wounds for a return to active service. Brown timber frame containing photograph of large group of soldiers and band members in an open field.Distribution of "Comfort Fund" Xmas Boxes to A.I.F. Longbridge Deverall, March 1918 comfort fund, ww1, llewellyn evans, 24th battalion, longbridge deverill

World War 1 service of Leslie Victor Clark 2829 awarded the Gallipoli Medal. Black frame with dark green background mounted with circular photograph of a soldier and star shaped medal with red white and blue ribbonPlaque: Service Number - 2829 Full Name - Leslie Victor Clark - 8th Battalion A.I.F "Blood and Bandits" Overseas from 7/7,1915 Returned to Australia 30/6/1916gallipoli, medal, ww1, 8th bn, leslie victor clark

Information from Magazine front cover; "Part Five to complete in about 40 Parts/ THE GREAT WAR/ I WAS THERE/ UNDYING MEMORIES OF 1914-1918/ edited by Sir John HAMMERTON/ Editor of WORLD WAR 1914-1918/ Writer of FORGOTTEN MEN/ The Famous War Film/ MANY HUNDREDS OF/ UNPUBLISHED PHOTOS". Part of the William (Bill) THOMASON Collection. Refer Cat No. 4136P for more items.Magazine Collection stored in clear plastic A4 pockets in two folders. Folder One; 1. to 17. Folder Two; 18. to 36. Folders - 3 metal ring, cardboard and plastic cover. A4 clear plastic binder pockets. 1. to 36. Cover, heavy paper with black and orange colour print on front. Illustrated on front sepia toned photographs of soldiers in various battle locations. Back - advertisements in black and white print. 40 pages approx, cut, plain, off white paper. Illustrated black and white and sepia photographs with related articles in black print. BINDER ONE 1. Part Five October 31st 1938. 2. Part Six November 8th 1938. 3. Part Seven November 15th 1938. 4. Part Eight November 22nd 1938. 5. Part Nine November 29th 1938. 6. Part Twelve December 20th 1938. 7. Part 13 December 27th 1938. 8. Part 14 January 3rd 1939. 9. Part 15 January 10th 1939. 10. Part 16 January 17th 1939. 11. Part 17 January 24th 1939. 12. Part 18 January 31st 1939. 13. Part 19 February 7th 1939. 14. Part 20 February 14th 1939. 15. Part 22 February 29th 1939. 16. Part 23. Cover missing. 17. Part 24 March 14th 1939. BINDER TWO 18. Part 25 March 21st 1939. 19. Part 26 March 28th 1939. 20. & 21. Part 27 April 4th 1939. 22. Part 29 April 18th 1939. 23. Part 30 April 25th 1939. 24. Part 34 May 23rd 1939. 25. Part 35 May 30th 1939. 26. Part 37 June 13th 1939. 27. Part 38 June 20th 1939. 28. Part 40 July 4th 1939 29. Part 41 July 11th 1939. 30. Part 44 August 1st 1939. 31. Part 45 August 8th 1939. 32. Part 47 August 22nd 1939. 33. Part 48. August 29th 1939. 34. Part 49 September 5th 1939. 35. Part 50 September 12th 1939. 36. Part 24 March 14th 1939. Adhesive white label - black ink print - price label "Price in Australia/ and New Zealand 1/-".publications, magazines, pictorial, ww1, william (bill) thomason collection

North Wangaratta State School 2391 was opened in May 1881 and closed October 26 1969. Today a plaque commemorates the site of the old school in Eldorado Road North Wangaratta. The Honour Board preserves the names of past students who enlisted to serve their country during the First World War and commemorates those who lost their lives. In 1965 after being stored in a woodshed for two years the Honour Board was put on display at The Eldorado Memorial Hall. The Eldorado Memorial Hall Committee became Trustees of the Honour Board and 1992 approved its transfer to the Vine Hotel Museum for public display. In 1996 at a meeting held on February 7, the Wangaratta North State School No 2391 Memorial Committee moved a motion that all memorabilia pertinent to the Wangaratta North State School be displayed at the Vine Hotel Museum under the guardianship of trustees appointed by the Wangaratta North State School Memorial Committee. In 2005 The North Wangaratta State School Trustees donated the Honour Board along with two photographs of WW1 soldiers to the Wangaratta RSL for safe keeping and display to the public. Students who enlisted include:- Private (Shoeing Smith) John BLAIKIE 2341 who was born at Wangaratta. He was a Blacksmith and at the age of 42 enlisted on May 28 1915. He embarked on August 10 1915 and served with the 14th Battalion. He returned to Australia in January 1918 and discharged medically unfit on April 10 1918. 5692 Private William Thomas BYRNE was born on 21/9/1890 at Docker Plains. He was educated at Docker Plains and Wangaratta State schools. A farmer when he enlisted on 13/10/1914. He trained at Broadmeadows and embarked on Hororata on 17/4/1915. He served with the 3rd Light Horse and 12th and/or 27th ASC - Army Service Corps as a Driver. 5347 Private Cyril BUCKLER, 14th Battalion. A postman from Wangaratta, Victoria, prior to enlistment on 16 February 1916 he embarked from Melbourne aboard HMAT Euripides on 4 April 1916 for Egypt. His unit relocated to the Western Front, France, in June 1916. Pte Buckler was killed in action near Pozieres, France, on 7 August 1916. He has no known grave and he is commemorated on the Villers-Bretonneux Memorial 3451A Private Sydney Spencer PLUM 1st Pioneer Battalion A.I.F, Born January 3rd 1894 at Dockers Plains. He was educated at North Wangaratta and Docker's Plains State School. He was a blacksmith when he enlisted June 12th 1915. He was trained at Flemington Racecourse and embarked on SS "Nestor" October 11th 1915. He fought in battles; Peronne, Cambrai, Somme. Being wounded 3 times. He embarked for home per SS "Orontes"; disembarked January 28th 1919 and he was discharged March 16th 1919. He died on July 25 1958. 483 Private Percy Albert TIPPETT served with the 6th Battalion AIF and was wounded on the 25/4/15 during the initial landing at Gallipoli and later died on 28/4/1915. 1981 Private Francis John VONARX Enlisted at Wangaratta on 15/6/1915 aged 33 years and embarked on 26/8/1915. Served with the 23rd Infantry Battalion and 2nd Machine Gun Battalion. Returned to Australia on 8/4/1919 On 13/4/2024 the Honour Board was deaccessioned from the RSL collection for permanent display at North Wangaratta CFA Brigade.Honour Board listing the 52 names of North Wangaratta State School students who enlisted to serve their country during the First World War and commemorates those who lost their lives. Large solid timber Honour Board with two carved minature cannons on top and above side columns."North Wangaratta State School/Roll of Honour/The Great War 1914 to 1919" 52 names in gold paint.north wangaratta state school 2391, honour board ww1