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Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Administrative record - Attendance Record
... Australian Red Cross...Australian Red Cross Kangaroo Flat Branch Attendance Book... Kangaroo Flat Australian Red Cross Australian Red Cross Kangaroo ...Australian Red Cross Kangaroo Flat Branch Attendance Book 08/1964 - 09/1973. Red Checked Cover with White insert and Green writing. All schools exercise book 48 pages Attendance records October 13th 1964 to September 11th 1973kangaroo flat, australian red cross -
Melbourne Tram MuseumNegative, Wal Jack collection, c1950
... the Red Cross Market Fair. Photo not in Wal Jack Melbourne... and route 1 and has an maxillary board advertising the Red Cross ...Black and white negative, of W2 528 along with other trams in Brunswick depot, c1950. Tram has the destination showing of South Melbourne beach and route 1 and has an maxillary board advertising the Red Cross Market Fair. Photo not in Wal Jack Melbourne album.trams, tramways, w2 class, brunswick depot, tram 528 -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Photograph, Gibbons, Denis, Doing The Rounds
... Carol Eacott (Red Cross)...A black and white photograph of Red Cross girl Carol Eacott... Australian Field Hospital Carol Eacott (Red Cross) Red Cross Gibbons ...Denis Gibbons (1937 – 2011) Trained with the Australian Army, before travelling to Vietnam in January 1966, Denis stayed with the 1st Australian Task Force in Nui Dat working as a photographer. For almost five years Gibbons toured with nine Australian infantry battalions, posting compelling war images from within many combat zones before being flown out in late November 1970 after sustaining injuries. The images held within the National Vietnam Veterans Museum make up the Gibbons Collection.A black and white photograph of Red Cross girl Carol Eacott takes down the requirements of two patients as she does her rounds in the ward at the 1st Australian Field Hospital. Vung Tau, South Vietnam. ANZAC Sister can be seen treating patients in the background.photograph, 1st australian field hospital, carol eacott (red cross), red cross, gibbons collection catalogue, vung tau, anzac sister -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.Booklet, Patriotic Minute Book Woollen Mill, 1915
... to such charitable causes as the Red Cross, the Belgian Fund, the Babies... to such charitable causes as the Red Cross, the Belgian Fund, the Babies ...This exercise book contains the Minutes of the Warrnambool Woollen Mill Employees Patriotic Fund. This fund was established in 1915 in a scheme whereby employees of the Warrnambool Woollen Mill donated 2½% of their weekly wages to the fund to assist with the war effort during World War One. The money received was given to such charitable causes as the Red Cross, the Belgian Fund, the Babies of France and the Local Distress Fund. The Patriotic Fund was discontinued in 1919This Minute Book is of interest as an example of the local campaigns organized in Warrnambool to assist the war effort in World War One. It includes the names of office-bearers of the group and lists the type of activities in which they were engaged. Therefore it is of benefit to researchers. This is an exercise book with a green and black mottled patterned cover with red binding on the spine. A printed label on the cover has been torn away. The pages are cream-coloured with printed blue lines. The entries are handwritten in black ink. The book has been bound with metal staples but the binding has come apart at the top section. There are four loose sheets of material connected to the Minuteswarrnambool woollen mill, warrnambool woolen mill, world war one and warrnambool -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps MuseumArticle - Newspaper Article x 2, Australia's Unknown Prisoner and Finns released in Australia
... Finnish Red Cross... of names from the Finnish Red Cross of Finnish Internees released... is a list of names from the Finnish Red Cross of Finnish Internees ...First article written in Swedish about 3 Finnish prisoners of war interned at Graytown Camp, Viktor Aaltonen, Olle Hellsten and Walter Soderholm (Söderholm). Details their time chopping down eucalyptus trees to keep Melbourne supplied with firewood, while hunting rabbits in their spare time. Second Article is a list of names from the Finnish Red Cross of Finnish Internees released from Australian Camps.Photocopy of 2 newspaper articles Australiens okända fångar (Australia's Unknown Prisoners) and Australiassa vapautettuja suomalaisia (Finns released in Australia)finland, aaltonen, olle hellsten, walter soderholm, graytown internment camp, finnish red cross, finnish internees ww2 -
Federation University Historical CollectionPhotograph, VADs, a Nurse, and Soldiers at Highton, c1917
... red cross... as ward and pantry maids; rather, they worked in Red Cross... as ward and pantry maids; rather, they worked in Red Cross ...The primary role of a Voluntary Aid Detachment (VAD) member was that of nursing orderly in hospitals, carrying out menial but essential tasks - scrubbing floors, sweeping, dusting and cleaning bathrooms and other areas, dealing with bedpans, and washing patients. They were not employed in military hospitals, except as ward and pantry maids; rather, they worked in Red Cross convalescent and rest homes, canteens, and on troop trains. At the start of the First World War, Australian VADs were restricted from travelling overseas by the Defence Council. As a result, many chose to travel on their own initiative and join British detachments, often in Australian Hospitals. It is reported that the 1st Australian Auxiliary Hospital included in their nursing staff some 120 VADs, chiefly Australians in the British service, employed through the Australian Red Cross Society. This policy was changed in 1916 after a request from Great Britain, and the first detachment of thirty official Australian VADs to serve overseas left Australia in September 1916.(http://www.awm.gov.au/encyclopedia/vad/, accessed 13 August 2014)A group of VADs, a nurse, and some men from the Australian Imperial Forces. Verso: 'group of nurses and some of the men at Highton - taken at an afternoon we had. Can you find me [Harold Holmes] it is not very clear. The 2nd in uniform from the right hand side.chatham family archive, chatham, holmes, world war, world war 1, world war i, world war one, highton, red cross, vad, voluntary aid detachment, nurse, nursing -
Melbourne LegacySlide, Stanhope, 1950s
... Road Kew (corner of Cotham Rd). It was purchased by Red Cross...). It was purchased by Red Cross in 1945 who refurbished it and leased it back ...Slide photographs of the exterior of Stanhope on a sunny day with children sitting on the lawn. Believed to be from from the 1950s. Stanhope was a residence run by Melbourne Legacy to take care of children whose fathers were deceased servicemen, and who may have been left orphans, or whose mother may have been unable to care for them herself, or they needed to stay in Melbourne for further education. It was at 1245 Burke Road Kew (corner of Cotham Rd). It was purchased by Red Cross in 1945 who refurbished it and leased it back to Legacy for as long as it was required as a residence for junior legatees. It was handed back to Red Cross in 1981. Stanhope generally looked after girls over 14 either studying or working. The children were cared for until they were old enough to become independent. The slides have been photographed to make digital images and moved to archive quality sleeves. In many cases the original images were not well focussed and the digital image is the best available.A record of the outside of Stanhope.Colour slide x 2 of the exterior of Stanhope with children sitting on the lawn, in a cardboard mount.Imprinted with slide numbers, 14 and 16. Handwritten on front 'Stanhope' in black pen.stanhope, residences -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Photograph - Special Red Cross Wholemeal Biscuits for prisoners of war, Swallow & Ariell, 1914 - 1920
... Special Red Cross Wholemeal Biscuits for prisoners of war...Red Cross... Red Cross Wholemeal Biscuits" for prisoners of war. The March... Activities Busy Bee Swallow & Ariell Ltd Red Cross One of 44 black ...One of 44 black and white photos recording the work and contribution by Swallow & Ariell's "Busy Bee" for the First World War in Europe .11 - Horse drawn cart with driver. Carrying "Special Red Cross Wholemeal Biscuits" for prisoners of war. The March 1917 shipment was 4000 tins.built environment - industrial, business and traders, war - world war i, social activities, busy bee, swallow & ariell ltd, red cross -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Photograph, Medivac Day 2
... Red Cross... for the flight home. On the left of the photo is Maj Nel Espie and Red... (Matron) Red Cross Carmel O'Shea Gibbons Collection Catalogue ...A black and white photograph at the 1st Australian Field Hospital, Vung Tau, South Vietnam, Army personnel, including the CO of the hospital hand Medivac Diggers to the care of RAAF personnel for the flight home. On the left of the photo is Maj Nel Espie and Red Cross girl Carmel O'Shea.photograph, 1st australian field hospital, vung tau, medivac, digger, raaf, maj nell espie (matron), red cross, carmel o'shea, gibbons collection catalogue -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Photograph, Game Of Snooker
... Red Cross... with a fellow patient in the Red Cross hut at the 1st Australian Field... Australian Field Hospital Vung Tau Red Cross 8 RAR Pte Dave Henderson ...A black and white photograph of Pte Dave Henderson, from Dickson ACT a forward scout with 8 RAR enjoys a game of pool with a fellow patient in the Red Cross hut at the 1st Australian Field Hospital, Vung Tau. Henderson was awaiting medivac day to return him Australia.photograph, 1st australian field hospital, vung tau, red cross, 8 rar, pte dave henderson, gibbons collection catalogue -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Financial record - Australian Red Cross Kangaroo Flat Branch Account Book
... Australian Red Cross Kangaroo Flat Branch Account Book... on cover. Australian Red Cross Kangaroo Flat Branch - Monthly... Front and Back cover same. No writing on cover. Australian Red ...Long thin book Emerald Green snake skin type pattern with lighter green highlights Front and Back cover same. No writing on cover. Australian Red Cross Kangaroo Flat Branch - Monthly Balance Sheets July 1944 - Year ended 30th June 1946.monthly statement, receipts and expenses -
Ukrainian Museum of Australia
embroidered serviette, Mrs Anna O, 2009
... white linen serviette with red and black cross stitch... Ukrainian cross stitch white linen serviette with red and black ...Serviette embroidered for a wedding 2009Representative of Ukrainian embroidery from (?) regionwhite linen serviette with red and black cross stitchembroidery, ukrainian cross stitch -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document, Australian Red Cross Society, 1939 - 1997
... Australian Red Cross Society...Australian Red Cross Society. Mitcham Branch... for assisting the Red Cross March Appeal on Button Day, 1958.| 8.1.2...Australian Red Cross Society. Mitcham Branch. Papers... for assisting the Red Cross March Appeal on Button Day, 1958.| 8.1.2 ...Australian Red Cross Society. Mitcham Branch. Papers and Memorabilia.Australian Red Cross Society. Mitcham Branch. Papers and Memorabilia. Contents: 1. Minutes of [ordinary] meetings. 1950 - 1990 4 vols. 2. Minutes of annual meetings. 1950 - 1988 3. Membership Book. 1959 - 1964. 1 vol. 4. Attendance Book 1971 - 1997 (1947 - 1959 bound with (6) 2 vols 5. Accounts Book. 1939 - 1941 1 vol. 6. Record book of materials issued and garments returned. 1941 - 7. Photos: 50th anniversary, 4 Aug 1989. 7.1 D.Oldham cutting cake 7.2 D. Oldham, Dot Faulkner, Rose Abbott, Joan Aitt, Joan Taylor, Dick Bryant, Lorne Vaughan, Joy Chivers, Judith Fry, Olive Williams, Ruby Jeffs, Jean Gorsuch, Phyllis Thiele 8. Certificates, Badges and Medals 8.1.1 Certificate presented by the A.R.C.S. Vic Division to Mitcham Branch for assisting the Red Cross March Appeal on Button Day, 1958.| 8.1.2 Certificate [issued with medal] to Mrs Edith Bryant in commemoration of Her Majesty's Silver Jubilee, 6 Feb 1952 : 6 Feb 1977| 8.1.3 City of Nunawading Community Award 1986 [Certificate] presented to Edith Mary Bryant 26 Jan 1986. [Framed] with plaque, wooden representation of Australia with engraved plate attached. Device missing. 8.2 Badges and Medals| 8.2.1 A.R.C.S. Twenty years service (Mrs E. Coles) in box with: 8.2.2 Membership badge A.R.C.S.| 8.2.3 Membership badge A.R.C.S. Victorian Division 9 Publications:| 9.1 Thirty-seventh Annual Report and financial statement. 1950-1951. Australian R.C. Society 9.2 A.R.C. Soc Bulk Catering Manual. 1990Australian Red Cross Society. Mitcham Branch. Papers and Memorabilia. australian red cross society. mitcham branch, bryant, edith mary, coles, e (mrs), oldham, d, faulkner, dot, abbott, rose, aitt, joan, gorsuch, jean, thiele, phyllis, taylor, joan, bryant, dick, vaughan, lorne, chivers, joy, fry, judith, williams, olive, jeffs, ruby -
Clayton RSL Sub BranchMemorabilia - First Aid Kit, 1944
... 6545-66-019-9802 Red Cross Logo First Aid Kit General...-9802 Red Cross Logo First Aid Kit General Purpose for MT (CES ...Dated 1944, the kit contains some original issue items.General First Aid Kit containing: 3inch x 6yd bandage Sanax Antiseptic cream First Field Dressing Kaolin Powder sachet Electrolyte Powder sachet Triangular bandage 2inch x 6yd bandages x 2 Detergent impregnated cloth 6545-66-019-9802 Red Cross Logo First Aid Kit General Purpose for MT (CES 6007) Inside lid is a list of contents along with the matching serial no, unit of issue and quantity required in tinfirst aid kit, world war two, second world war, wwii, ww2 -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and VillageClothing - Apron, early 1900's
... war times, perhaps with Red Cross. It was donated along... for use during war times, perhaps with Red Cross. It was donated ...This apron is similar to aprons were made for use during war times, perhaps with Red Cross. It was donated along with other well kept items of women's clothing. The clothing once belonged to members of a family who migrated from Faversham, Kent, England to Sydney, Australia in the late 19th - early 20th century and was passed down through the family. The items have been worn and have also been well cared for.This object is significant as an example of an item in common use in the 19th and early 20th centuries.Apron, ladies size, plain, heavy cotton. Full length apron with bodice, shoulder straps and a button closure at waist. Skirt has five panels. There is a small pocket on wearer's right side, inserted into seams. Ca.1900's.flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked coast, flagstaff hill maritime museum, maritime museum, shipwreck coast, flagstaff hill maritime village, great ocean road, ladies garments 19th century, cotton garments 19th century, apron late early 1900’s, ladies work apron, domestic service, domestic clothing, ladies’ clothing, hospitality clothing, hospitality service -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.Photograph, Christ Church Anglican Church, Mitcham, 2012
... , lanternslide evenings and bazaars to raise funds. The Red Cross used..., concerts, lanternslide evenings and bazaars to raise funds. The Red ...Christ Church Anglican Church was opened on 7th March 1888. The eight vestry members had to guarantee the minister's stipend of a shilling each Sunday. There was no electricity so kerosene lamps were used. The women ran social evenings, concerts, lanternslide evenings and bazaars to raise funds. The Red Cross used the vestry for their meetings, and the Education Department hired the church for school classes until 1890 when a school was finally erected.Coloured photograph of the original Mitcham Anglican Church in Edward street, with the latest church building in the background - 2012christ church anglican church, mitcham, edward street, whitehorse historical overlay -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Domestic Object - INVALID FEEDING CUP
... , gilding around rims & a red Maltese cross on top.... with handle & spout, gilding around rims & a red Maltese cross on top ...White china invalid feeding cup with handle & spout, gilding around rims & a red Maltese cross on top.medicine, nursing, feeding -
Melbourne Tram MuseumEphemera - Ticket/s, Black & White Cigarettes, Victoria Most Popular Conductress competition - for Mrs. Winifred Gibson, 1944
... . Funds were in aid of the Red Cross Prisoner of War Fund. Has... of Preston depot. Funds were in aid of the Red Cross Prisoner of War ...Printed "ticket" for fund raising - The Australian Tramways & Motor Omnibus Employees' Association Victoria Most Popular Conductress competition - for Mrs. Winifred Gibson of Preston depot. Funds were in aid of the Red Cross Prisoner of War Fund. Has the name of H. Nott, Hon Secretary, Tram depot Malvern. Tickets were donated to the Red Cross fund by the Proprietors of Black and White Cigarettes. Has on the rear an advertisement for the cigarette company. See Reg Item 180 for a group photograph at the 1944 Ball of Mrs. W. Gibson. See Reg Item 1026 for a story about this photograph that appeared in the Autumn 1982 (Reg Item 1026.8) Metra News.trams, tramways, most popular conductress competition, conductresses, world war 2, atmoea -
Mission to Seafarers VictoriaFlag - Church pennant, Southern Cross flags, Mid - Late 20th C
... triangular pennant with red cross near hoist hem and long parallel... triangular pennant with red cross near hoist hem and long parallel ...The Flag was donated by the Paynesville Maritime Museum for use from time to time in the Chapel at the Mission to Seafarers Victoria.This type of signal flag was hoisted by ships afloat to indicate that a church service was in progress. Loose weave blend of synthetic and natural fibre large triangular pennant with red cross near hoist hem and long parallel panels of blue and red down the length of the pennant on white ground; rope hoist tethered and steel hoist fixings all calico bound along hem.Inscribed in black texta top corner 5966 and in lwr crnr CHURCHpennants, flags, signal flag, church pennant, paynesville maritime museum -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Financial record - Australian Red cross Victorian Division Kangaroo Flat Branch Balance sheets
... Australian Red cross Victorian Division Kangaroo Flat.... Australian Red Cross Victorian Division Kangaroo Flat Branch Monthly.... Australian Red Cross Victorian Division Kangaroo Flat Branch Monthly ...BHS CollectionVana exercise book 48 page 9mm ruling. Check front in green purple orange and white. Blue Label white background. Australian Red Cross Victorian Division Kangaroo Flat Branch Monthly Balance sheets of receipts sand Expenses August 1975 to September 1980 Biro blue crossed on top third of front coversreceipts, expenses -
Federation University Historical CollectionPostcard - black and white, Daily Mail War Pictures, Helping an Ambulance Through the Mud, c1917
... you for a pair of sox which I received from the red cross... you for a pair of sox which I received from the red cross ...Ernest William Dark was born at Ballarat East. Before his enlistment on 10 April 1915, aged 19, Dark was a boot salesman. His next of kin on the enlistment papers was his mother Sarah Dark of 40 Bridge Street, Ballarat East. Ernest Dark was a very early World War One enlistment with the regimental number of 19A. He was a member of the 6th Field Ambulance. Black and white photograph of soldiers pushing an ambulance through the mud during World War One. The scene is most probably in France. Verso: "Dear Miss Holmes, I am sending this P.C. to thank you for a pair of sox which I received from the red cross, (sic) with a note inside on which was your your name and address. My unit, the 6th Aus. Field Ambulance, had received quite a lot of red cross goods from the Ballarat district, and I am writing to let you know how much the boys appreciate them. Please accept my best thanks. Yours sincerely. Pte E.W. Darkchatham, chatham family collection, ernest dark, dark, world war one, world war i. world war 1, ambulance -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Photograph, Party Time
... Red Cross..., accompanied by the Red Cross Rosemary Griggs (Press) welcome guests... Red Cross Medic Rosemary Griggs A black and white photograph ...A black and white photograph at 1st Australian Field Hospital, Vung Tau, South Vietnam, Medic in a bowler hat, accompanied by the Red Cross Rosemary Griggs (Press) welcome guests to a party at the unit in April 1970. the guests included invitees from as far away as the Task Force at Nui Datphotograph, 1st australian field hospital, 1 atf, nui dat, gibbons collection catalogue, red cross, medic, rosemary griggs -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.Clothing - Apron, not known
... on waist band and top of pocket. Red cross stitch with yellow... embroidered on waist band and top of pocket. Red cross stitch ...Part of collection of handcraft and needle work donated by Anne BarryCross stitch embroidery practiced during the 30's, 40's and 50's; very popular and became an art.Blue and white check, trimmed around hem, sides, waistband and pocket. White Ric Rac braid, blue cross stitch block embroidered on waist band and top of pocket. Red cross stitch with yellow centre flowers across front of apron, divided by blue cross stitch block.costume, female working -
Stratford and District Historical SocietySewing Machine
... of the Red cross for the two world wars, and served the organisation... of the Red cross for the two world wars, and served the organisation ...Used by Miss Alice Mitchell of Stratford. Purchased in 1909 by Miss Mitchell’s mother, and later used by Miss Mitchell who, for the duration of the war, made two pairs of socks, a flannel singlet / shirt and a pair of pyjamas (the last two on this machine), each week, for the entire war. Miss Mitchell lost three brothers and her fiancée in World War I, and was a member of the Red cross for the two world wars, and served the organisation for over 50 years.A Singer treadle sewing machine set in a large table with cast iron legs and stand with the words SINGER on it. There are two wooden drawers on either side. The machine is black and ornamented in gold. The head swings down into the stand, forming a table when not in use.world war 1914-1918 -
Kew Historical Society IncPhotograph, Garden of 'Rockingham', Kew, c.1870
... Rockingham to the Red Cross Society to be used as a convalescent home... Rockingham to the Red Cross Society to be used as a convalescent home ...Built by John Bournane, Rockingham had a number of occupants before the newspaper magnate David Syme purchased it in 1902. The house in the 1860s and ‘70s was comprised of nine rooms, and was surrounded by a veranda on the front and sides. It was approached from the Kew road by the curve in front of the Hon. S.G. Henty’s mansion of ‘Findon’.In 1955, the Syme family sold Rockingham to the Red Cross Society to be used as a convalescent home for returned servicemen. The house was sold, demolished, and the land subdivided in 1966.An early panoramic photograph of an early Kew mansion (now demolished), dating from the 1870s.A rare, panoramic photograph (c.1870) of the garden of ‘Rockingham’, during the occupation of the house by W. Gardiner Esq. Rockingham was located beside and above the Barkers Road cutting. The view of the garden in the photograph is of the terraces leading down to the Yarra River. At the time the photograph was taken, the property covered an area of “…nine acres of beautifully laid-out grounds, interspersed with numerous terraces leading down the sloping bank of the river”.rockingham, david syme, kew -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Document - LADY STANLEY'S RED CROSS FUND RECITAL 1915, 08 August 1915
... LADY STANLEY'S RED CROSS FUND RECITAL 1915...Lady Stanley's Red Cross Fund- Recital..., Grand Choral and Organ Recital, in aid of Lady Stanley's Red... PROGRAM Theatre music Lady Stanley's Red Cross Fund- Recital ...Document,Recital Program, Cathedral of the Sacred Heart, Grand Choral and Organ Recital, in aid of Lady Stanley's Red Cross Fund,Sunday, 8th August 1915. Chorus- Eighty Picked Voices.Musical Director:Mr. E.Allen Bindley,Organist: Mr. Henry Whitford, Hon.Sec: Mr. W.Hayes.Admission: Silver Coin.Cambridge Press.program, theatre, music, lady stanley's red cross fund- recital -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Photograph, Party Time
... Red Cross... accompanied by Red Cross girl Rosemary Griggs ('Press) welcome guests... Catalogue Red Cross Rosemary Griggs A black and white photograph ...A black and white photograph of - At the 1st Australian Field Hospital, Vung Tau, South Vietnam, a Medic in a bowler hat accompanied by Red Cross girl Rosemary Griggs ('Press) welcome guests to a party at the unit in April 1970. The guests included invitees from as far away as the Task Force at Nui Datphotograph, 1st australian field hospital, 1 atf, vung tau, medic, gibbons collection catalogue, red cross, rosemary griggs -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Photograph, Gibbons, Denis, Taking A Letter
... Red Cross... Red Cross writes a letter for a wounded Maori soldier from th... Australian Field Hospital Vung Tau Mary Gaynor Red Cross Maori ...Denis Gibbons (1937 – 2011) Trained with the Australian Army, before travelling to Vietnam in January 1966, Denis stayed with the 1st Australian Task Force in Nui Dat working as a photographer. For almost five years Gibbons toured with nine Australian infantry battalions, posting compelling war images from within many combat zones before being flown out in late November 1970 after sustaining injuries. The images held within the National Vietnam Veterans Museum make up the Gibbons Collection.A black and white photograph at the 1st Australian Field Hospital, Vung Tau, South Vietnam, Mary Gaynor from the hospital Red Cross writes a letter for a wounded Maori soldier from th New Zealand contingent attached to the 1st Australian Task Force at Nui Dat, Phuoc Tuy Provincephotograph, 1st australian field hospital, vung tau, mary gaynor, red cross, maori soldier, new zealand, 1st australian task force, phuoc tuy province, gibbons collection catalogue, denis gibbons -
Wangaratta RSL Sub BranchEnvelope Art
... - Red cross ..." 32 Grey Street Wangaratta Victoria Australi Rear - Red cross ...One of several illustrated envelopes, without letter, sketched by soldier/s during the second world war and sent to Mrs MacDonald of Wangaratta Victoria's 2/24th Infantry Battalion was raised in Wangaratta in July 1940. They were welcomed with open arms by the local community as they rapidly built up their numbers. The people of Wangaratta adopted the Battalion and they became known as "Wangaratta's Own" because of the time the battalion spent in the town during its formative period prior to deployment overseas. Many of the soldiers maintained life long friendships with the people of Wangaratta. Even though the Battation was disbanded in 1946 members and their families return each year, in November, for a commemorative service at the 2/24th Battalion Memorial Wall at the Wangaratta Cemetery.Cream paper envelope with sketch of a soldier in bed and a nurseTop left - "The reason for not writing sooner" Top right - postage stamp Left side - AIF Censor stamp Right side - Mrs M MacDonald "Monald" 32 Grey Street Wangaratta Victoria Australi Rear - Red cross ww2, envelope art -
Hume City Civic CollectionPhotograph
... red cross... TO RUPERTSWOOD BY RED CROSS 1 DAY Stamped on back: FROM / F. W. TOLRA... melbourne world war 1 soldiers rupertswood red cross tolra f. w ...A sepia photograph of some ladies standing behind soldiers seated at a table.Typewritten on front: SOLDIERS BEING ENTERTAINED AT RUPERTSWOOD 1915 Handwritten on back: GROUP OF SOLDIERS BROUGHT TO RUPERTSWOOD BY RED CROSS 1 DAY Stamped on back: FROM / F. W. TOLRA / 79 GLEN EIRA ROAD / RIPPON LEAworld war 1, soldiers, rupertswood, red cross, tolra, f. w., uniforms, clothing and dress, george evans collection
