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Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Book, The England I remember, 1940s
This book has been written by Alan Mickle and tells of his impressions of England in 1908, 1923 and 1938. The proceeds of the sale of the book went to the ‘Food For Britain’ drive, an appeal that operated throughout Australia during World War Two. Alan Mickle, the son of David and Clara, was related to an early 20th century Shire Engineer in the Camperdown area and to Thomas Mickle, a prominent landowner, hotel keeper and photographer in early Warrnambool. Alan Mickle died in 1969. M.E. Clarke, whose signature appears in the book, was a descendant of a local Clarke family which included Angus Henry Clarke (b. 1866) who married Maggie Brown and Angus’ brother, John Sanders Clarke (b.1870) who married Bessie McMahon of Warrnambool. Bessie’s father, William was a prominent 19th century lawyer in Warrnambool. The book was donated to the Warrnambool and District Historical Society by Aileen Hassell who was the daughter of John and Bessie Clarke. This book is significant because of its links to the ‘Food For Britain’ appeal which was active in Warrnambool during World War Two. Also the book is significant because of its links to the Clarke and Mickle families, resident in the Warrnambool district in the late 19th and early 20th centuries This is a soft cover book of 93 pages. The cover is buff-coloured with a fold-in flap at the ends of the cover to make the cover more sturdy. The lettering on the cover is in red and black calligraphy. The book has a Foreword by the Rt. Hon. R.G. Casey and includes several black and white photographs. The cover is a little scuffed and worn. The inscription is handwritten in blue ink.‘M.E.Clarke’ alan mickle, food for britain appeal, world war two, world war two in warrnambool, john and bessie clarke, aileen hassell -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Letter, Carter 1.Letter 2.Envelope Mrs Craig Jan 3 1918, 1917
This letter has been written from France in 1917 by Private Edwin Johnson Carter to his friend Mrs Maggie Craig. It gives details of events in his life at the time – in the trenches in World War One. Private Edwin Johnson was a farmer from Nullawarre who enlisted in 1916 and served in France. He was drowned when the mail boat R.M.S. Leinster was torpedoed by a German submarine in the Irish Sea in October 1918. Private Johnson was returning from a visit to Ireland while on leave. This is an original letter from World War One It was written by a soldier from Nullawarre and has a particular poignancy as he writes: “My work brings me in contact with all that hurts in war. I am somewhat calm to it now but if I am spared to return I fear it shall be my nightmare.” He did not return but we have this letter to remind us of the horrors men such as Private Carter endured. This is an envelope containing a letter of two pages sent by a soldier on active service in France in World War One. Both the envelope and the letter are buff-coloured. The envelope has an image of an Australian Military Forces Y.M.C.A. logo, a Post Office stamp and a Censor stamp. The address is handwritten in pencil. The letter has an image of a Y.M.C.A. logo in red and black and the handwritten material is in pencil. Envelope: ‘On Active Service’ ‘Mrs Craig, Craiglea Trafalgar Victoria Australia’ Letter: ‘In the Field, France Dec 27 1917’world war one, private edwin carter, warrnambool history -
Christ Church Anglican Parish of Warrnambool
Memorial window: Herbert Firks SAMBELL, "I Am The Light Of The World"
... ) "The Light of the World" "I Am The Light Of The World" Memorial ...Herbert Firks Sambell was the son of John Sambell, a chemist,who settled in Warrnambool in 1886.Stained glass, lancet window, north wall, north nave, depiction of Holman Hunt's painting (1851-1853) "The Light of the World" "To the Glory of God/ and in Memory of Herbert Firks Sambell/ died 16th June 1943./The gift of his loving family. -
Christ Church Anglican Parish of Warrnambool
Memorial window: A.A. BRIGGS, "I Am The Light Of The World"
... "I am the Light of the World" "I Am The Light Of The World ...Stained glass, lancet window, east wall, Meeting Room, Hammond Fellowship Centre. A depiction of Holman Hunt's painting "I am the Light of the World"A.M.D.G./ In memory of Arthur Albert Briggs/ obit.. 5-11-42 -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Document, Good Luck Post card WW1, Early 1900s
This post card has been sent from a military camp in England by Private George Hall to his niece Myra. Private Hall was a farmer from Purnim who enlisted in August 1915 (14th Battalion, 15 Reinforcement Group). He was aged 30 at the time. He left Australia in 1916 and transferred to 3 Field Artillery Brigade. He returned to Australia in 1919. The card gives no details of Private Hall’s activities at the time but indicates that he had sent several post cards to members of his family. This post card is of interest as an example of the many beautiful embroidered post cards that were sent by Australian soldiers to family members during World War One. The cards were usually made in France and sent from there but in this case was sent from England. The card is also of interest because it is a personal message sent from a local soldier from Purnim during World War One This is a post card from World War One. It has a written message on the back from Private George Hall to his niece Myra and it has a piece of embroidery on the front of the card. This depicts a black cat with the British colours of red, white and blue around its collar and other ornaments – a white horseshoe, a Union Jack, a white pedestal and red, green and white greenery. The words ‘Good Luck’ are stitched in yellow. The stitching is on white silk which is somewhat stained. There is a crimped border in lightweight cardboard around the embroidery. The message on the back is written in pencil.‘Dear Myra, Just this P.C. to let you see I have not forgotten you. Hope you are quite well. I have sent you & Dorry a lot of P. cards from England. I hope you get them all right. Your poor old Uncle George, 4821, 40 Bat. Worgret Camp, Wareham, Dorset. Wishing you all a very Merry Xmas & Happy New Year XXXX Nov. 24th -11-16.private george hall, world war one, world war one embroidered postcards, history of warrnambool -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Trophy, ICISA Mr R Swinton Esq 1933, 1930s
This trophy was awarded to the Congregational Men’s Institute (C.M.I.) in 1933 as part of the Inter-Church Indoor Sports Association competitions. The C. M. I. was an active men’s group connected to the Congregational Church in Warrnambool. A Congregational Church was established in Liebig Street in Warrnambool in 1864 and in 1940 it was transferred to Henna Street. The Henna Street church was sold to the Salvation Army in 1979 when the Congregational Church merged with the Methodist Church to form the Uniting Church. The donor of the trophy was Roy Swinton, a member of the Swinton family which has been prominent in the business world in Warrnambool since William Swinton established a store in Timor Street Warrnambool in 1865. He sold groceries, hardware, glassware and china. Today the Swinton family still operates a furniture and bedding store in Timor Street, making it one of the oldest family businesses in Australia. This trophy is of considerable interest as it is connected to the Swinton family, an important business family in Warrnambool for over 150 years, to the Congregational Church in Warrnambool in the 1930s and to the inter church sports association that was in Warrnambool in the 1930s. This is an electro plated nickel silver cup with two ornamental side handles and a circular lid with two ridged patterns and a small knob on the top. The stem under the cup is narrow and is attached to a circular silver base. The cup is mounted on a circular Bakelite stand. ‘Presented to I.C.I.S.A. by Mr R. Swinton Esq. Won by C.M.I. 1933’ swinton family, warrnambool, congregational church warrnambool, inter church indoor sports association warrnambool -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Post cards (2), C 1917
These cards have been sent to Jim ( otherwise unidentified) by his cousin Will Harper from South Africa in 1917. William Thomas Harper from Byaduk, Victoria was with the 8th Battalion in World War One leaving Melbourne In February in 1917. He was killed in May 1918 at the age of 22 and was buried in Bailleul France.These cards are are a poignant reminder of Private William Harper killed in World War One. He came from Byaduk in the Western District.. .1 A postcard with a photograph in brown and green tonings of the Black Watch Pipers playing to the captors of Longueval On the back is pencil writing and black printing. .2 A coloured postcard of a bay and settlement in South Africa . It has handwritten material on the back in ink. .1 October/ 16/ 17 I'm not a smoker yet Jim but seeing these pretty cards thought I would send them on to you. I've seen some of these places myself. Merry Xmas Jim Your aff. cousin Will .2 Cape Town Dear Jim just a few lines to let you know I'm having a good time looking around this sphere. Today me and a cobber went on top of Table Mountain looking for wild beasts but couldn't find any. We have been here a good few days now and get leave to go about . It's a great place this for scenery but not for food or nice girls, all black nearly. Yours sincerely Bill Harper private william harper, byaduk -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Badge, Stokes & Sons (?), I Will Help Until The War Is Won, 1917
These badges were produced in 1917 to provide funds for the Lady Mayoress’ Fund during World War One. This fund was largely involved in funding canteens and other comforts for the servicemen during World War One..1 A metal badge with a gold rim, a dark gold background, a cream-coloured map of Australia with red printing and five stars representing the Southern Cross (one smaller star may represent Tasmania). The badge has a metal clip at the back and is somewhat rusted. .2 as above I will help until the war is won Copyright S & S (?) world war one, history of warrnambool, lady mayoress’ fund -
Port of Echuca
Rectangular coloured photograph, 03/04/1984
... oldest wooden hulled paddle steamer still operating I the world ...The P.S Adelaide was re-launched back into the Murray River from the Hopwood Gardens where it had been on display from 1960 in April 1984. The re-launch attracted a lot of attention and took several weeks to achieve. A slipway had to be dug into the bank near Paddlewheel Park. Crowds attended each day. The P.S Pevensy was still bearing the name P.S Philadelphia from it's role in the TV Mini series "All The Rivers Run". In this photo the P.S Philadelphia is welcoming the P.S Adelaide back into the river.This photograph is significant because it shows the re-launch of the P.S Adelaide back into the Murray river. The P.S Adelaide is the second oldest wooden hulled paddle steamer still operating I the world. It also shows the role that P.S Pevensy played in the TV mini series, 'All The Rivers Run." This photograph and negative are related to images P000059.3, P000060.3, P000061.3, P000062.2, P000063.3, P000070.2, P000071.Colour photograph and negative of the P.S Adelaide re-floating in the river, obscured by the P.S Pevensey (with the name Philadelphia written across the wheel house). P.S Pevensy played the part of P.S Philadelphia in the TV mini series 'All The Rivers Run' in 1984. There is a crowd of spectators on the bank. A spectator boat and possibly a pontoon flank the boats.The names of the boats; Adelaide and Philadelphia can be seen written on the boats.p.s philadelphia, p.s pevensey, hopwood gardens, p.s adelaide, all the rivers run -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Document - Folder, Survey Maps and Technical Drawings
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Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Document - Photocopy, Diamond Valley News, Newspaper article: Fred looks back by Linley Hartley, Diamond Valley News, c.1985
Fred looks back; Report: Linley Hartley, Picture: Ron Grant Teaching himself German again after 70 years is just one of the many tasks Fred Golgerth, of Greensborough, has undertaken and succeeded in during his lifetime. As the two year old tenth child of a German descendent, Fred learnt to speak German from an Aunt. But World War 1 was raging. Fred’s older brother had gone to Europe with the Australian forces, changing his name … to ….. to sound less German. “I used to get my bottom slapped for speaking German at home,” Fred said. Even his name was changed from Otto to the more anglicised Frederick. Fred claims his involvement with Eltham started two years before he was born! His sister, two years older than him, was a babe in arms when his parents bought a piece of grazing property in Mount Pleasant Rd. “It was about 24 acres on a spur of Mt Pleasant,” Fred said. “My parents bought it from Mr and Mrs Hughes. There was a two-room mud hut in wattle and daub that we lived in from time to time. “My parents had a dairy farm and dairy in West Coburg, and they bought the Mt Pleasant land to put the dry stock on. “At one stage my mother got very ill and my older sister took my younger sister and myself to Eltham for four or five months. I went down to Eltham Primary School then.” That wasn’t the only time Fred stayed in Eltham. His sister, Wilhemina, known as Willa, married Jim Watson who had the Eltham hotel for some years from the end of World War 1. Pillar to post living was the way Fred described his youth, when he stayed with one married sister after another. “After a while Will and Jim lived in the big house at the top of Pitt St, next to the Council depot, and the hotel was managed by Fitzsimmons who had a big place near the river down there on Fitzsimons Lane. There was no bridge in Fitzsimons Lane but we used to cross the river at a ford, rolling up our trouser legs so they wouldn’t get wet, and carrying our shoes. I’d o down to visit some friends I had in Templestowe. And sometimes Jim Watson took his horse drawn lorry across the ford on his way to the brewery, instead of going don through Heidelberg.” “The bridge across the Yarra in Fitzsimons was not built until 1961.” Fred Golgerth, was only a teenager when he was rolled off his pushbike under a car on the bend between Mt Pleasant Rd and the Diamond Creek bridge. He was hospitalised in the little hospital on the east side of Eltham village that served the district in those days. He still carries the scars of the burns he received from the exhaust pipe and recent x-rays have revealed several broken vertebrae. At the time of the accident he was treated for a dislocated neck and was in plaster from his hip to the base of his head for about seven months. But nothing daunted Fred. Bouncing back he began work as an apprentice to a motor mechanic in Bell St, Preston, a man who is still living (at 90) in Queensland and who still communicates with Fred frequently. “He was like a father to me,” Fred declared. He was a marine engineer as well, so I …. that as well as blacksmithing. They taught us properly then.” After finishing his apprenticeship, Fred bought himself a 30 hundredweight Fargo truck and began his own contract carting business, doing most of the work for a firm called Carnegie’s and a subsidiary of that, Howard Radio. It was in the office Fred met his wife. “He taught me to drive the truck giving me lessons in my lunch hours up the Bourke St and Flinders St extension,” she said. “After work I’d have a driving lesson and all the girls from the Howard Radio would pile in the back to get a lift to Richmond Station.” In the 1939 bushfires, the Mt Pleasant Rd property was burnt out and the hut raised. Two years later, Fred and Dorothy were married. Fred paid £7.15.0 ($15.50) for the suit in which he was married. Dorothy had pulled out of the Women’s Air Training Corps to be married. Others with whom she trained went to Darwin and were in a convoy that was bombed. Fred went into the garage business in Brighton and continued his cartage business for a while. His company was employed to do all Brown Gouge’s motor repairs and factory maintenance. Because Fred had a certificate to do steam repair work he often got jobs maintaining industrial boilers. While he was in Brighton, Fred bought an eight-seater 1925 Silver Ghost Rolls Royce from Sir Keith Murdoch. When the couple moved to Rosanna in about 1943, it became a delivery van for the dairy they operated. “I thought I’d like to get back into a dairy business” Fred said. “We used to deliver the milk in the Rolls. “But it was hard work. We couldn’t get the labour and we’d drive to the farm and pick up the milk cans, take them back to the dairy, cool the milk, bottle it and deliver it. The inspectors would come regularly and the walls for bacteria.” Fred was exhausted. The couple gave up the dairy and moved to Eltham to live on the old property where a weatherboard house had now been built. It wasn’t a big house and the glassed in Rolls Royce limousine became the daytime nursery for the Golgerth’s second daughter. We’d put her in there to sleep during the day.” “Dorothy Golgerth was known to drive the Rolls at breakneck speed along Mt Pleasant Rd. Fred took some time off work then began driving a little local bus run by the Lyon Brothers before taking a maintenance job at the Athenaeum Club in the city. He’d ride an old Harley-Davidson to the station and travel into the city by train. Later, when the family moved to Pryor St. (their house stood where McEwans car park is now) Fred could walk to and from the station. “There was no resident doctor in the early days of Eltham,” Fred said. “Dr Cordner used to come from Greensborough to a room in the old house next to the old grocery shop on the corner of York St and Main Rd, Eltham (the grocery shop is now the Eltham Feed and Grain Store). The Golgerths lived in Eltham until “Dollar Day” – the day decimal currency became official. They eventually moved to Greensborough, when they have lived since. Fred has had his share of interesting jobs since then, retiring at 65 seven years ago when he was working in the engineering department at Larundel. Recently, two of his older sisters and a brother died, within a month. They were all in their 80s. They all had a profound influence on Fred, especially during his youth. His sharp wit and amusing anecdotes are the richer for his having been the youngest of a family that made the best of every circumstance. And now, as he enjoys his retirement, he is concentrating on relearning the language of his infancy; teaching himself German from tapes and a ‘teach yourself’ manual. He is fiercely proud of his German ancestry and treasures the diary, written in German in Gothic script, kept by his grandparents during their journey to Australia. On the inside in blue pen: "To Sadie, Wal Margaret & Elizabeth with lots & lots of love & best wishes from Mother"marg ball collection, eltham hotel, herbert james watson, otto (fred) golgerth, wilhemina watson (nee golgerth) -
Glen Eira Historical Society
Article - Alma, Will
This file contains seven items. Transcript of article WHY I HATE CARD TRICKS by Will Alma in THE LINKING RING, Vol. 48, No. 10, year unknown. Transcript of article TOURING IN AUSTRALIA BEFORE THE TALKIES by Will Alma, publication details unknown. Includes WHAT WAS ON IN MELBOURNE THE DAY I WAS BORN on 04/11/1904 Transcript of article A DREADFUL REMINISCENCE by Will Alma, publication dates unknown. Transcript of Will Alma’s script for Joan Stuart’s Radio Session on 3DB IWANT TO BE in 1940. Will Alma’s personal Correspondence with THE MAGIC CIRCLE between 1954 and 1958 in transcript form. Transcripts of a letter from Otago Magical Society to Will Alma dated 06/07/1938 confirming his membership of that society. Extract from letter in the WORLD’S FAIR of 12/05/1972 to its AMONG MAGICIANS column editor, Bayard Grimshaw, concerning George Waldo Heller.alma will, magicians, entertainers, the linking ring, entertainment, the magic circle -
Glen Eira Historical Society
Article - Carrington Grove, 8, St Kilda East
A one page typed report dated 05/08/1989, by H Bullock and R Landells, containing a brief history of the house at 8 Carrington Grove from 1914 to 1989. The report provides a list of occupants and briefly mentions Charles Carrington and Lord Loch after whom Loch Avenue and Carrington Grove was named. The file also includes one page of accompanying handwritten working notes. The file also includes a photocopy of an article from a book, title and publication details unknown, containing a biography of Charles Robert Carrington. A one page research note by Chloe Stapleton, dated 08/05/2012, identifies the source of the article.carrington grove, st kilda east, loch avenue, heads of state, governors, officials, depression 1890s, economic depression, world war 1914-1918, carrington charles robert, harrop thomas s, harrop r, koesis l, mitchell n i, bullock h, landells r -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Folder, Information on donation of flag and documents relating to Boer War and WW1 veteran Stephen William Brenton, 1999
Notes regarding the aquistion of, information, correspondence and photographs compiled by Harry Gilham (EDHS) regarding the donation of a flag, three discharge certifictes, a black and white photograph, three medal ribbons and one medal all probably related to Stephen William Brenton, Boer War and WW1 veteran and donated to the Australian War Memorial. The donation came from Mrs Thelma Barkway, Eltham.16 Pages. I envelope with a negative strip. HG Booklet 30australian war memorial, barkway, boer war, discharge papers, flags, harry gilham collection, stephen william brenton, world war 1 -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Document - Folder, Cr. John Herbert, Shire President, Eltham Shire, 1894-1906, 1898 to 1917
Cr. John Herbert served three terms as Eltham Shire President A3 photocopy of 3 documents with note at bottom of page - Cr. John Herbert 1. Federal Convention, The Government of Victoria request the honor of the Company of the The President, Eltham Shire & Lady to a Garden Party at Parliament House Melbourne on Friday February 4th 1898 at 3 o'clock. 2. Heidelberg & Eltham Railway Construction Trust, Ticket No. 87, Dinner in celebration of the opening of the Railway to Eltham, will be given in the Marquee on the Station Ground, Eltham on Thursday, 5th June, 190212.30 o'clock, H.J. Price, Secretary 3. Post card addressed to Miss Flora Herbert, "Blair Athol", Nutfield P.O., Victoria, Australia - France 12/12/17 - Dear Floss, Just a card to let you know I have not forgotten you. Tell "Mum" I am quite well, but a bit cold, I remain yours sincerely, Will"Photocopy A3 page; all three items on one page aif, blair athol, councillors, cr. john herbert, eltham railway station, eltham shire council, federal convention, first world war, flora herbert, government of victoria, heidelberg & eltham railway construction trust, invitation, nutfield, opening ceremony, parliament house, postcards, shire president -
Waverley RSL Sub Branch
Plaque South African Military Veterans Organisation of Australia
Presented to Waverley R. S. L. sub branch by South African Military Veterans Organisation of Australia http://www.samvoa.org/abouthistory.htmlhttp://www.samvoa.org/abouthistory.html The founder of SAMVOA, Veteran Tony Macquet MMM, documents the early history of the organisation: Two statements characterise the formation of the South African Military Veterans Organisation of Australasia that has taken on the acronym SAMVOA: SAMVOA was long in the making, yet I am reminded of what Garth Pienaar once said, "If you had not started it, I would have". And no doubt he or someone else would have because it needed "starting" and it just did not seem right that almost every other nation was represented on ANZAC Day and there were no South Africans marching, particularly when South Africans fought alongside Australians in two World Wars and in Korea. It is important to note that SAMVOA has had predecessors who were South Africans who had marched in Melbourne and probably elsewhere prior to 1996, but they were an older group of WW1 and WW2 veterans who by 1996 were too old to even travel by vehicle and they had fallen away. Around 1998, I contacted and spoke to their leader Major (retd.) Norval who confirmed that their group had become too old to march and he was delighted that a younger group was interested, although at that stage it was only me. http://www.samvoa.org/membership.html SAMVOA Membership This Veteran Organisation dedicates itself, in grateful recognition and memory of our countrymen, the Immortal Dead of South Africa, who, at the call of Duty, made the great Sacrifice on the battlefields of Africa, Asia and Europe and on the Sea. Their ideal is our legacy, Their sacrifice our inspiration. Metal Plaque mounted on wooden shield shaped backing plateSouth African Military Veterans Organisation of Australia Pro Patriasamvoa, south africa, military veterans organization australia, pro patria, -
Waverley RSL Sub Branch
Post card, Reading War Hospital No. 3 Reading World War I, 1918
... Reading War Hospital No. 3 Reading World War I... is not known Reading War Hospital No. 3 Reading World War I Post card ...See other entries for Henri Claude RoussacPost Card of Staff and Patients at Reading War Hospital No.3 1918. Identified are Sister Clarke (Sister in Charge) centre, on her left is Sister Leadbetter and Right Sister Cobb. Second from right in second row is Staff Sergeant A. S. Woods. Henri Claude Roussac is seated in the front row but which is not known sister leadbetter, sister cobb, sister clarke, staff sergeant a. s. woods., henri claude roussac, wwi, a.i.f., british war hospitale, reading war hospital no. 3 -
Marysville & District Historical Society
Book, Steavenson Falls-Cumberland Valley Beauty Spot Scenic Reserve Committee of Management, The Big Culvert, 1992
A history of the Big Culvert in the Cumberland Reserve and its link to the Yarra TrackPaperback. Front cover has an old photograph of the big culvert.Marysville, Vic. 3779./ January, 1992. Dear Reader,/ I hope you'll enjoy sharing with me an account of some of the excitement and/ drama of events through history on the old Yarra Track. This Reserve is, of course,/ in the heart of one of the world's great hardwood forests, where generations of my/ family have lived and worked./ Some levels of elevation top the 4000 ft. mark, as it is part of the Great Dividing/Range in Victoria. I have collected just a few aspects of early times and would like/ to say thanks for the encouragement I have received, to write about one of my/ favourite subjects./ Ann Thomas With Best Wishes / Ann Thomas / 12.7.92 Stamp of Marysville & District / Historical Society Inc / P.O. Box 22 / Marysville 3779big culvert, cumberland reserve, yarra track, victoria, history -
Ballarat Clarendon College
Medal, The 1914-15 Star, 12/1918
The 1914–15 Star was authorised in 1918 and was awarded for service in specified theatres of war between 5 August 1914 and 31 December 1915. A recipient of the 1914 Star could not also be awarded the 1914–15 Star. The medal is accompanied by its original box. The Holgate medals were the first war medals held by BCC archives. They have historical and social significance for the College.The 1914-15 Star is a four pointed star of bright bronze, ensigned with a crown. The obverse has crossed gladius, overlaid with an oak wreath that is ensigned with the cypher of King George V. A scroll bearing the legend 1914-15 is centrally placed across the crossed blades. The 1914-15 Star ribbon has the red white and blue colours of the Empire, in shaded and watered stripes. The medal is accompanied by its original box.Engraved on a scroll in the centre of the medal front: '1914-15' The oak wreath is ensigned with the cypher of King George V. The back of the medal is engraved: '3193 / Pte E. S. HOLGATE / 6/F AMB. A.I.F. The box lid is inscribed: 'AMC/13 / 3193 / Pte. E. S. Holgate / 6/F.Amb,A.I.F. / 9350/Decd.'world war one, medal, 1914, the 1914 15 star, w w 1, private e s holgate, holgate, a i f, australian imperial force, holgate medal -
Ballarat Clarendon College
Medal, Military Medal GV, Instituted 25th March 1916
... world war i... for school 1917 medals military medal world war i w w 1 holgate ...Instituted in 1914, the Military Cross (MC) was issued for gallantry in presence of the enemy to warrant and junior officers of the Army who were ineligible (on account of their rank) for the Distinguished Service Order. During the First World War, it was also available to equivalent ranks in the Royal Naval Division and Royal Marines and it later became available to equivalent ranks in the RAF for acts of gallantry on land. The equivalent award for the other ranks for gallantry on land in presence of the enemy was the Military Medal (MM) which had been instituted in 1916 and, similarly to the MC, later became available to RAF other ranks serving on the ground. This medal was awared to Pte H. S Holgate for bravery in the field in 1917. Pte Holgate was killed in action at Zonnebeke 11 October 1917. Historical and social significance for schoolSilver medal with a swivelling suspension. features King George the V, uncrowned, in Field Marshal's uniform on the obverse. The medal reverse depicts the crowned royal cypher over the words "FOR BRAVERY IN THE FIELD" all within a laurel wreath. Impressed around edge are the recipient's details. The ribbon has a central stripe of thin red and white lines flanked by equally sized stripes of navy. Inscribed around obverse: 'GEORGIVS V BRITT: O[M]N: REX ET IND: IMP:' Inscribed in centre of reverse below royal insignia : 'FOR/BRAVERY/IN THE/FIELD' Impressed around OUTER edge of medal: '4303 PTE H. S. HOLGATE. 8/COY AUST. M.G.C.' Notation on original box A./Cpl H.S.Holgate 29Bn AIF 51531/Decd. 43031917, medals, military medal, world war i, w w 1, holgate, private h s holgate, zonnebeke, holgate medal -
Lara RSL Sub Branch
Australian Red Ensign 1901 - 1903, Australian Red Ensign 1901 - 1903 Design, circ 1901-03
Red Ensign Flag was updated in 1908, the current Commonwealth star of seven points replaced the earlier six-pointed starPart of a collection of Wold War I Flags obtained by Harry Groves. Rare historical example of an Australian Flag.1901–1903 version Australian/Commonwealth red ensign (1901–1903) Version After being submitted to King Edward VII for approval the competition winning design which featured a southern cross with nine, eight, seven, six and five points respectively was standardised by the British Admiralty with the number of points on the four biggest stars of the southern cross set to seven, ostensibly to improve ease of manufacture. The original variety of points was an indication of the relative brightness of each star as it appeared in the night sky.On top left hand side of the flag is inscribed "GROVES" and a cardboard note stating "This Australian Flag and other flags in the Gallery were brought home from the First World War by Harry Groves."red ensign, world war 1 -
Lara RSL Sub Branch
1914 Star ribbon, World War I, unknown
... World War I ... for the 1914 Star and the 1914–15 Star. World War I 1914 Star ribbon ...WWI service medal ribbon. The ribbon has the red white and blue colours of the Empire, in shaded and watered stripes. The same ribbon is used for the 1914 Star and the 1914–15 Star. The 1914–15 Star was authorised in 1918 and was awarded for service in specified theatres of war between 5 August 1914 and 31 December 1915. This is a brand new ribbon for mounting a 1914-15 WWI star medal. The ribbon has the red white and blue colours of the Empire, in shaded and watered stripes. The same ribbon is used for the 1914 Star and the 1914–15 Star. Nilwwi, wwi medals, wwi cross -
Bendigo Military Museum
Newspaper - NEWSPAPER, GUINEA GOLD, Guinea Gold, 1943
Refer CAt 5433PNewspaper- single sheet of paper, when folded it forms 4 pages. One image of Princess Elizabeth in uniform. War news from all over the world, civilian news, state by state, sport news.Top written in ink. A name ? L. MIHILKING 2 AUST. B. I . P.O.D.ww2, newspaper, newspaper guinea gold -
Bendigo Military Museum
Book - BOOK, AUSTRALIAN ARMED FORCES, FISHER VICTORIA for Random House Australia, Australian War Diary, 2010
"Australian War Diary" Australian Armed Force4s in a Changing World: 1870 - 2010.Hard cover book Hardcover cardboard with Glossy paper finish. White print on front, spine and back. Cover black and white and colour illustrations - montage of photographs in strips top and bottom, front to back of various Armed Forces scene. 303 pages, cut, plain white paper. Illustrated black and white and colour photographs, posters and paintings.books, military history, australia -
Federation University Historical Collection
Photograph - Photograph - Sepia Postcard, Henry Smerdon Holmes, c 1915
... world war i... world war i world war one. tent recruitment camp studion ...HENRY SMERDON (Harry) HOLMES was born in 1897 at the family property, ’Sauchieburn’, 17 km north of Ballarat, in the Ascot district. He was the youngest of four children. After finishing his education at St Patrick’s College, Ballarat, Henry joined the Holmes family farming interests. At the age of 18 he enlisted and served with AIF in Egypt, France and Belgium 1915-1918. Henry served at the famous battlegrounds of Ypes and Somme in the Australian Army 8th Battalion. He was a Driver with the 4th D.A.C. According to his Soldier's Pay Books (Cat. No. 20112) Holmes Registration number was 7983. He was Catholic and enlisted in the Third Military District on 17 September 1915, and embarked on 8 November 1915. Holmes was in the 18th AASC Unit with the rank of Driver at that time. On 15 November 1918 Holmes was promoted to Lance Corporal. He received leave on: * 3 August 1917 - London (10 days) * 19 February 1918 - Paris (10 days) * 27 August 1918 - London (14 days) In 1922 Harry married Edith Pickford of 'Yeovil', Clunes, and they lived at 'Sauchieburn' with Henry's brother Willie. In 1933 Harry and Edith built a new timber home 'Launchley' (Ascot) on the rise east of 'Sauchieburn' on the Ballarat - Maryborough Road. The home was built by Con Zilles to the designs of Clegg and morrow. In 1938 Harry and Edith purchased a property at Derrinallum, Victoria and called it 'Launchley Park' on their first son's return from World War 2. In 1953 Harry purchased William and Charlotte's portion of 'Sauchieburn' for his son, Bill, and daughter-in-law Margaret. (Unpublished notes by Jane Dyer)Black and white photograph of an Australian World War One in uniform and standing in front of a tent in a studio. The soldier is Henry S. Holmes.Verso in pen "The boys say this isn't to (sic) bad so it will show you any changes. Heaps of love to all. Harrychatham, chatham family collection, holmes, harry holmes, henry holmes, smerdon, world war, world war 1, world war i, world war one., tent, recruitment camp, studion photograph -
Lara RSL Sub Branch
Postcards, France
John Lachlan McIntyre was born at Beeac, Victoria in December 1890. He enlisted in the 1st AIF in July 1915. John fought on the Western Front, taking part in the battles of Fromelles and the 2nd Battle of the Somme. He was severely wounded at Fromelles and spent 12 months in hospital in England before returning to the front. John returned home in 1919 and was granted a soldier settlement block in Lara in 1937. He was a founding member of Lara RSL and is its longest serving member. John died in 1990. This letter was written by John and sent to his mother in 1918 on his journey through Belgium. The McIntyre family were early pioneers in the Lara district, and the brothers were founding members of the Lara RSL. This letter represents a significant link to the history of the town and sub-branch.A brown envelope addressed to Miss J McIntyre. Within the envelope is a pack of 12 illustrated souvenir post cards. Envelope: O.A.S. Tower of London. Miss J McIntyre. Elcho Lara lake, Australia, Victoria. Rear of postcard pack: London December 27th 18 Dear Mother, I arrived here yesterday. Spent Xmas day travelling across France. The trip took the best part of four days. We are up near Belgium. Had to go into Belgium to get a train. Will write when I get settled. Hoping you are all well. With best wishes for a happy new year. Jack. Edition Martinetty Charleroi Front of pack: J. L. McIntyre Xmas 1918 Souvenir de Charleroi-Belgium 12 cartes postales 12 En Photochrommother, letter, postcard, first world war, wwi, world war one, belgium, lara -
Lara RSL Sub Branch
Postcards
This postcard was sent by an Australian soldier from Cairo to Australia during the First World War. It has the capacity to illustrate issues of British Imperialism, Australian approaches to race and religion, and the experience of Australian Soldiers experiencing world travel during the war.Postcard with a black and white image of citadel and tombs of the Mameluks, Cairo. Has writing on the reverse in black ink, and some scribble from a blue pen."The polish of the main pyramids is decorated in the interior of the tombs. I use to pass this often when going for stores in Cairo. It is rather nice but the Gyppoes sleeping on the foot path, and other stupid pranks. Harvey." Publ. the Oriental Commercial Bueau. Port Said.cairo, egypt, wwi, world war one, first world war, australia, army, british empire -
Lara RSL Sub Branch
Medals, C T Fleming
MEDAL ''1'' 1914/15 STAR .....ISSUED 5/8/14TO 31/12 /15. MEDAL ''2'' BRITISH WAR MEDAL......ISSUED AUG 14 TO NOV 18........MEDAL''3''VICTORY MEDAL .......ISSUED AUG 14 TO NOV 18. World War 1 Medals belonging to C. Fleming Service number 230THREE MEDALS Medal 1 ....731issue SPR/C.Fleming ...2/F CE D6/A I F FACE 1914/15. V........Medal 2Reverse 1914/1918 ....Face Georg..I V SV BRITT.OMN .REX E T IND.IMP ......on rim 230CorporalC T L/C.Fleming Sec.Fce A I F ......Medal 3 Reverse THE GREAT WAR FOR CIVILISATION ......Face.Adepiction of The Angel of Peace.....on rim ...230Corporal. C T L/C.Fleming Sec.Fce A I F.Medalmedal, lara, rsl, world war one, wwi -
Lara RSL Sub Branch
Photograph, Jim & Jack McIntyre
... world war i... of two brothers, Jim and Jack McIntyre. world war i world war one ...This is a photo of two brothers, Jim and Jack McIntyre.Sepia toned photograph that has been adhered to a piece of white paper along with two other photos. The image depicts two men wearing military uniforms - the one to the left is seated on a wooden chair and the one to the right is standing. A small piece of paper has been taped to the front of the photograph that has the names of two men typed on it.Jim & Jack McIntyreworld war i, world war one -
Lara RSL Sub Branch
Service Gear, Trooper Patrick Nolan, Picture on his horse "Jack Ordeal" with his googles, stirrups, Registration of membership to R. S..S. I. L .A. dated 6/2/1917, badge "Rising Sun"
Details relating to Trooper Patrick NolanWW1 8th Light HorsePhotograph of Trooper Patrick Nolan on his horse "Jack Ordeal" taken at Port Said. Accompanied by items: stirrups, badge "Raising Sun, Registration of membership to R. S..S. I. L .A. dated 6/2/1917. Patrick Nolan Joined as a labourer aged 21 on 5/8/1915. Attached to Reinforcements, the 8th Australian Light Horse. Also known as Maygar's Boys. Suffering shell shock and deafness at Bir El Abd, Sinai, 8/9/1916. Discharged in Melbourne, 8/12/1916, rejoined Home Service 6/2/1917. Discharged at own request 21/6/1917. Rejoined 26/7/1917. Discharged 5/5/1918Dust/sand goggles, leather with brown lens for desert warfare. Lens 4.5 cm round, Badge "Rising Sun" Australian Military ArmedForces L 6.00 cm H. 4.5 cm. 1904 blackened copper. Left and Right strips. Markings stamped inside C. Greatnfk & Son Ld, solid nickel. The righthand strip has a broken foot strap mounting. Paper receipt for membership to Returned Sailors & Soldiers Imperial League dated 6/2/1917. Number 965. Group Photo * light bHorse Inscription on Back - mBack Row @nd from Left Patrick Nolan Dad 8th Light Horse Egypt 1st World War 1914/1918 nolan patrick 8th light horse world war one trooper stirrups goggles rising sun