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Bendigo Military Museum
Postcard - POSTCARD, PHOTOGRAPHIC
In WW1 it was common to get your own photos and having them as the picture for the postcard. All postcard photos are of Leonard Frank Shelton.1.- 2. Both B & W photos of shoulder/head shots of soldier from WW1. Identical person. Post card blank on back. 3. Sepia photo of soldier standing at attention, Postcard on back blank.1. Written "Leonard Frank Shelton". 2. Written "This is the one Len had taken in London".passchendaele barracks trust, postcards, photos, leonard frank shelton -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Book - History of Photo Reconnaissance from pre WW1 to 2003, areas of operations and planes used, EYES of the RAF A History of Photo-Reconnaissance, ROY CONYERS NESBIT, EYES of the RAF A History of Photo-Reconnaissance, 2003
History of Photo Reconnaissance from pre WW1 to 2003, areas of operations and planes used, EYES of the RAF A History of Photo-ReconnaissanceGenerally white cover showing upper blue tinged b/w photo of WW1 bi-plane on ground and four smaller photos at bottom of camera, aerial view of sea port, portrait of person, jet in flightnon-fictionHistory of Photo Reconnaissance from pre WW1 to 2003, areas of operations and planes used, EYES of the RAF A History of Photo-Reconnaissance -
Yendon History Group
Book; Record of war service, The Education Department's record of war service 1914-1919, 1921 (estimated)
medium level of state significance, as the book has good detail regarding enlistees from the education department who served in WW1.Tan coloured book of 304 pages, containing pictures and brief stories of all employees of the victorian Education Department who served in WW1 Presented to the Yendon State School"Presented to Yendon State School" on 2nd page.ww1, yendon state school, victorian education department -
Anglesea and District Historical Society
Portrait Photograph, Original photo 1916. Reproduction 2011
Framed reproduction of sepia photograph of Pte. Alfred John Evans in full WW1 Australian Army uniform printed on canvas - timber frame has gold-toned insert.Metal Plaque attached reads "3139 Pte. Alfred John Evans, 58th Bn. A.I.F / Born, Anglesea River, 20 January 1893 / Died, Ville-sur-Ancre, France, 4 July, 1918".ww1, evans, military -
Bendigo Military Museum
Magazine, AIF Printing Section - printed in the field, "Aussie", 1919
Magazine distributed to Troops during WW1.No.10 January 1919. "AUSSIE", The Australian Soldier's Magazine.magazine, ww1 -
Bendigo Military Museum
Document - DISCHARGE CERTIFICATE, British Army, 19 April 1916
This man served in the Boer War and WW1.This is a single sheet of heavy paper. British Army Form 2079. It has a printed format with handwritten Military details. The handwriting is in black ink. It is overwritten on a different pen - Character "Good". It is for Pte "George Frederick Goulding", of Middlesex Regiment. He enlisted in Stepney, 11 Dec 1915. Discharged on medical grounds at Chatham, 19 April 1916. Age 36 years, 4 mths, It is signed off by the C.O. of 5 Bn, Middlesex Regiment.ww1, middlesex regt -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Bayonet Scabbard
Bayonet scabbard possibly from WW1A scabbard is a sheath for holding a sword, knife, or other large blade.Metal tipped long narrow brown leather sheath with belt webbing"M A "- stamped on metal tipbayonet scabbard, ww1 -
Clunes Museum
Document - ARTHUR JAMES ROBERTS
A J Roberts enlisted to serve in WW1 Black and white photocopies .1 Photocopy of Keith Roberts and Arthur Lloyd Roberts standing beside the Shire of Ballarat Honour Avenue 1914-18 monument with a close up of the roll for WWI and the name of A J Roberts (their father) .2 Photocopy image of A J Roberts in uniform for WWI, Newspaper article in the Ballarat Star, Tuesday March 25 1918 reporting Pte. A Roberts attendance at the unveiling of the Honor Roll at the Tourello School of past students. Copy of service card No. 4874 (handwritten) Corp. A J Roberts and copy of what appears to be photograph of A J Roberts with his unit. .3 Photocopy of a diary of his movements, kept by Arthur James Roberts in his own handwriting from enlistment July 23 1915 (some of this is illegible)a j roberts, ww1 -
Orbost & District Historical Society
WW1 belt with medals, WW1
This belt was owned and worn by William Johnson, father of Ian Johnson of Orbost.This personal item gives an insight into the human element of World War 1 ensuring that those who were part of the Orbost community and died while playing a vital role during this time are remembered.A khaki coloured canvas belt from WW1. It has assorted military brass badges attached.badges - RFA; crossed swords; crossed rifles; wheel with crown at top; union makes strength; Royal Army Medical Corps; Royal Berkshire; ASCww1 johnson-william belt badges -
RSL Victoria - Anzac House Reference Library and Memorabilia Collection
Diary of Herbert William Cripps, October 1916 to January 1919
WW1 diary, notes and photographs of Private Herbert William Cripps. Covers the period from October 1916 until October 1919. Includes a list of "autographs" of participants collected by Cripps on the evening before the attack on St Quentin Canal. Cripps departed Melbourne onboard HMAT Nestor 2 October 1916, and returned to Australia in January 1919. Black, soft-covered notebook, loose-leaf notes and (four) photographs. WW1 diary of Herbert Cripps (2660 - 60th Battalion, 6th Reinforcement).herbert william cripps, 60 battalion, 58 battalion, photographs, diaries, st quentin canal -
Bendigo Military Museum
Photograph - PHOTOGRAPH, AUSTRALIAN SOLDIER
Photo of unidentified Australian soldier from WW1.Sepia photo of Australian soldier from chest up, in uniform, bandolier and slouch hat. The back is torn as it was stuck to another surface and ripped off, torn bottom left corner.ww1, photo soldier -
Chiltern Athenaeum Trust
Photograph - Black and White, John Leseberg
John Leseberg served in WW1 and was killed in actionReproduced photo, black and white.ww1, john leseberg -
Chiltern Athenaeum Trust
Photograph, Ralph Langley
Ralph served in WW1 and returned to Australia injured.Sepia coloured reproduction photo of Ralph Langley seated, holding crutches. Injured foot can be clearly seen.ww1, ralph langley -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Soldiers’ Memorial World War 1 in Main Street 1999
Soldiers’ WW1 Memorial Stawell. The photograph was taken in 1999.Two black & white photos of the Soldiers WW1 Memorial taken in c.1999. Of the two photos one is larger than the other. The photo shows the memorial surrounded on three sides by garden beds with a flagpole behind the memorial. Two cars can be seen parked by the memorial with houses in the background.stawell ww1 ww2 -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Postcard - ACC LOCK COLLECTION: FRENCH VILLAGE AFTER GERMAN OFFENSIVE - THE CHURCH, POSTCARD, 1914-1918
Postcard, WW1, Sepia image of the ruins of a church in a French village after a German offensive. The name of the village cannot be deciphered.postcard, postcard, ww1, france, village church ruins, german offensive. -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Postcard - ACC LOCK COLLECTION: BURST OF BLACK SHRAPNELL OVER VILLERS BRETONNEUX, POSTCARD, BRITISH MADE, 1914-1918
Postcard, WW1, B&W indistinct image of a burst of black shrapnell over Villers Bretonneux. Copy G 11postcard, postcard, ww1, france, shrapnell, villers bretonneux -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Postcard - ACC LOCK COLLECTION: B&W PHOTO OF CITY BUILDINGS, POSTCARD, 1914-1918
Postcard, WW1, B&W photo of some city buildings. Judging by some domes on buildings it is probably somewhere in Egypt (Heliopolis?) Refer to postcard 1401.144postcard, postcard, ww1, egypt -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Postcard - ACC LOCK COLLECTION: B&W PHOTO OF A TOWN, POSTCARD, 1914-1918
Postcard, WW1, B&W photo of some buildings in a town. Open bare ground in the foreground. A dome and 2 minarets indicate the town is in Egypt somewhwere.postcard, postcard, ww1, egypt -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - ACC LOCK COLLECTION: OVILLERS POST AUTERVILLE WOOD, PHOTOGRAPH, 1914-1918
Photograph, WW1, B&W image of the Ovillers lookout post at Autreville Wood. Wheelbarrow in foreground. Handwritten in pencil on back 'Ovillers Post Auterville Wood'postcard, oviller, autreville wood, ww1 -
Mt Dandenong & District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Peter Johnston
Studio photograph of Peter Johnston taken in 1915. Peter was the boyfriend of Iris Dorey (later Iris Woolrich) WW1. Peter Johnston was killed in action during WW1. He died May 15th, 1915. Peter also played for the Olinda Football Club and won 'Best and Fairest' in 1913. The club has his medal on display.Peter Johnston Left Australian shores Feb 28th 1915 & died of wounds May 15th 1915. Olinda Best and Fairest 1913.peter johnston, olinda, olinda football club, iris dorey, ww1 -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Postcard - ACC LOCK COLLECTION: SEPIA PHOTO OF A GUN, POSTCARD, 1914-1918
Postcard, WW1, sepia image of an artillery gun mounted on a two-wheel carriage. A pile of shells to the left of it. General debris lying around. Handwritten in pencil on the back 'G47' and 'GS'postcard, ww1, artillery gun -
Bendigo Military Museum
Badge - BADGES, 1915 - 1920
WW1 1. Badge - metal, brown, imprinted insignia and lettering. 2. Badge - metal, dark brown, Rising Sun.1. Issued by Dept of Defence - Returned from Active service AIF> 2. Australian Commonwealth Military Forces.passchendaele barracks trust collection, ww1, badges -
Merbein RSL Sub Branch
Photograph, Bell,Fred
WW1Black and white-head-cap with rising sun-rising sun on collarww1, bell, fred -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Postcard - ACC LOCK COLLECTION: SEPIA PHOTO OF TWO DESTROYED TANKS, POSTCARD, 1914-1918
Postcard, WW1, sepia photo of two destroyed tanks. Defoliated trees in background. Location not known. Handwritten in pencil on the back - G33 and GSpostcard, postcard, ww1, tanks, france -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Postcard - ACC LOCK COLLECTION : FLAMICOURT FROM PERONNE BRIDGE - POSTCARD, 1914 - 1918
Postcard, WW1, B & W image of Flamicourt in the distance from Peronne Bridge. Railway line and marshland in the foreground. Two copies A 30postcard, postcard, ww1, flamicourt, peronne bridge -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Postcard - ACC LOCK COLLECTION: MONT DIDIER POSTCARD, 1914-1918
Postcard WW1 B&W image of ruined buildings of Mont Didier. Rail track and dirt road in foreground. Two copies A27postcard, ww1, mont didier, ruins, france -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Bicycle Repair Kit
Object said to be a bicycle repair kit used in WW1The AIF cycling units have often been forgotten in military history but the humble bicycle played a very important role in the logistics of warfare. The simplicity of the bike made transportation quick and reliable.Small metal box with two wire clips. Remnants of yellow paint on lidww1, bicycle repair kit -
Chiltern Athenaeum Trust
Photograph
Served in WW1. Member or 24th & 28th Battalion #3032 On Chiltern Honor RollPhotograph of Andrew Boyd chiltern, ww1 -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Soldiers’ Memorial World War 1 in Main Street -- Different angle
Soldiers’ Memorial WW1 Stawell. View looking towards corner of St George and Victoria Streets. Coffee Palace formerly Castlemaine Hotel behind. The photo is a copy of the original owned by Mrs. Joyce Ward.Black & white photograph of Soldiers Memorial WW1. The image is predominately of the Soldiers memorial and looking towards the corner of St. George & Victoria Streets. The left- and right-hand bottom corners of the photo are rounded.stawell ww1 ww2 -
Ringwood RSL Sub-Branch
Edged weapon, German Bayonet with scabbard and frog, C WW1
WW1 bayonet for German Mauser rifle. Chromed metal work may haver been for ceremonial purposes.Blade - Ferd.Esser and Co Elberfeld