The letter gives a graphic description of the front line and is signed of with just “Will”, a number with 4 digits is under this, possibly a Regt No but it does not match up with anyone re the date on the letter. Letter in the collection relating to A.G Ferris No 2156 AIF, refer Cat No 4183.3P for his service details.Letter, “Australian Branch of the Red Cross”, letter head in red, hand written in black pencil, dated, double sided.main point. “France, 51st Gen Hospital 10/12/1916”, “Dear Friend”letters, red cross

The letter is from Joseph Stanley Ferris No 3142 AIF to his family in Terrick Terrick via Pyramid. The “Medic” was a Troopship during WW1. Refer cat No 4196.3 for his service details.Letter on ruled paper, rectangular, hand written in black pencil.Main points, “Cheer up”, “On Port Melb Pier”, “Medic”, “9.50am 16.12.16”letters, medic, troopships

Letters written by Alfred G Ferris No 2156 AIF from Training camps in England. refer cat No 4183.3P for his service details..1) letter, “ “YMCA, H.M.Forces On Active Service” letterhead, print in red and black, ruled lines, hand written in black pen, dated. .2) Envelope, yellowish colour, green postage stamp, hand writing in black pen. .3) .4) letter, same as .1) different date and Camp..1) Main points, “Lark Hill Salisbury Plain England, 24th sept 1916”, “Dear Mother”. .2) addressed, “Mrs A.E.Ferris Terrick Terrick Via Pyramid” .3) Main points, “Hurdcott camp 23 Nov 1916”, “Dear Mother & ones at home”.letters, ymca, envelopes, ww1

Excerpts from two letters written by Pte Alfred G Ferris No 2156 AIF to his family at Terrick Terrick. refer Cat No 3183.3P for Alf’s service details..1).2) Letter, “YMCA, In the Field” letter head, rectangular shape, ruled lines, yellowish colour, Print in red & black, hand writing in black pencil, undated. .3) Letter, rectangular shape, ruled lines, yellowish colour, hand written in black pencil.letters, ymca, france

Letters written by Alfred Ferris No 2156 AIF to “Mrs W Ferris & Mr J Ferris”, his family in Terrick Terrick. Refer Cat No 4183.3P for Alf’s service details..1).4) Envelopes, “On Active Service” rectangular shape, blue colour, Field PO stamp, all print in black, hand written in purple pencil, dated, .1) 5 May 1917, .4) 4 Apr 1917. .2) Letter, “YMCA” letterhead, ruled lines, print in B & W, handwritten, dated 3.5.1917. .3) Dried leaf. .5).6).7) Letters, hand written.letters, on active service, envelopes

Letters from Alfred G Ferris No 2156 AIF to his family at Terrick Terrick. Refer cat No 4183.3P for Alf’s service details..1) Letter, “YMCA, With the Australian Imperial Force” letterhead, yellowed, all printing in red & black, ruled lines, hand written in black pencil, dated. .2) letter, rectangular shape, off white colour, hand written in black pencil & ink. .3) Letter, rectangular shape, off white colour, unlined, hand written in black pencil, dated..1) Main points, “France Sun 11th Feb 1917”, “Dear Mother”, “Always your loving son Alf” .2) Main points, “I remain your loving brother & son xxxx Alf (Love to all)” .3 Main points, “France Sun 18th Feb 1917”, “Dear Mother & all”letters, ymca, france

Uniform issued to Henry Victor Evans No 418655 RAAF, refer Cat No 1760.4.1) JJacket twill cotton, navy blue colour with Navigator wings. .2).3) belts twill cotton, navy blue colour with black metal buttons.uniforms, raaf

Letter written by Alfred G Ferris No 2156 AIF to his Mother on Xmas day 1917. refer cat No 4183.3P for Alf’s service details..1) Envelope, “YMCA” letter head, rectangular shape, brown colour, Field PO stamp, stamped by the Censor, addressed in black ink. .2).3).4) Letters, rectangular shape, off white colour, hand written in black ink, dated..2).3).4) Main point, “Somewhere in France 25th Dec 1917”.letters, ymca, xmas

Letter written by Alfred G Ferris to his Mother and family. Refer cat No 4183.3P for his service details.Letter, rectangular shape, off white colour, ruled pink lines, hand written in black pencil, dated“In France 24th March 1917, Dear Ones at home”letters, france 1917,

Letter from Alfred G Ferris to his Mother in Terrick Terrick. Refer Cat No 4183.3P for his service details..1) Envelope, “YMCA” letterhead, rectangular shape, off white colour, PO stamped, stamped by censor, hand addressed in purple pencil. .2).3) Letter, “YMCA On Active Service” letterhead, off white colour, lettering red & black, ruled lines, hand written in black pencil, dated..2) “France 7th June 1917, Dear Mother” .3) “A.F”letters, envelopes, ymca

This compass was confiscated from a Japanese soldier, when the Japanese surrendered to the British in Hong Kong, September 1945. It was acquired by Squadron Leader Victor James RAF, stationed in Hong Kong and New Territories Refer Cat No 5084P.Small circular compass of 25mm diameter. It has a black dial. A simple double ended arrow indicates bearing, arrow also has glow in the dark material on end. It has a small black leather strap and buckle. The top outer circumference is divided into segments with Japanese symbols.japanese, wwii, raf, hong kong

Possibly friends of Victor James. Later Squadron Leader Victor James, RAF, WWII. Refer Cat No 5084P..1 Portrait (black and white) photograph of British WWI soldier. He is wearing a peaked cap, leather bandolier. The hat badge appears to be a galloping horse. .2 Portrait (black and white) photograph of a man wearing what appears to be a band uniform with cross straps and loops on his chest, no hat. .3 Portrait (black and white) photograph of a man in civilian suit and tie. He is seated on a bench seat in a studio.1 On rear is noted "Friend of VMKJ 1914-18" .2 On rear is noted "Friend of VMKJ 1914-15" .3 On rear is noted " Freddie Cacusitut Accrington France, 14th Worcesters 1916-1917"wwi, portraits

The letters are from Alf Ferris to his family members in Terrick Terrick. Refer Cat no 4183.3P.1).2) Letter, two pages, rectangular shape, “YMCA with the AIF” letterhead, ruled lines, print in red and black, hand written in black pencil, dated. .3) Letter, rectangular shape, off white colour, hand written in black pencil, dated. .4) Letter, rectangular shape, off white colour, hand written in black pencil, dated..1) “France near Belgium 3rd Aug 1917, Dear ones at home”. .3) “Somewhere in France near Belgium 1st Sept 1917” .4) “Somewhere in France 7th Sept 1917”letters, ymca, aif,

All cards are from Alf Ferris to his Mother at Terrick Terrick. Refer Cat No 4183.3P.1) - .4) Post cards, Field Service, light khaki colours, all print in black, all stamped “Field Post Office” with date on, three are addressed in black pencil, one in purple pencil, dated on rear.Hand written dates are, .1) ‘20/9/1917”, .2) “29/9/1917”, .3) “6/10/1917”, .4) 2/11/1917”. On front top LH corner all have, “A.F.A 2042 114/GEN 5248”post cards, field service, letters

Letter from Alf Ferris to his family in Terrick Terrick, refer cat No 4283.3PLetter, “YMCA with the A.I.F” letterhead, print in red and black, ruled lines, dated, has sections blanked out.“France 8th July 1917, Dear ones at home”letters, ymca, france

Letters from Alfred Ferris to his Mother in Terrick Terrick. Refer Cat No 4183.3P.1) Letter, rectangular shape, off white colour, hand written in black pencil, dated. 2) Envelope, “YMCA Canadian”, rectangular shape, fawn colour, print in red & black, red censor stamp, hand written in purple pencil. .3) Letter, “YMCA” letter head, rectangular shape, off white colour, ruled lines, print in red & black, hand writing in black pencil, letter was continued over 2 days..1) “Somewhere in France, dear Mother, 14th Sept 1917” .3) “In the field Belgium, Sat 29th sept 1917”, continued on, “1st Oct 1917”letters, envelopes, ymca

Letters from Alf Ferris to his Mother at Terrick Terrick . Refer cat No 4183.3P..1).2).3) Letters, “YMCA with the AIF” Letterhead, rectangular shape, off white colour, ruled lines, print in red and black, handwritten in black pencil, dated, .2).3) is the one letter..1) “Belgium 14th Nov 1917, Dear Mother”. .2) “Belgium 22nd Nov 1917, Dear Mother”.letters, ymca, belgium 1917

Both letters written to Mrs W Ferris in Terrick Terrick from her son Alf Ferris, refer Cat No 4183.3P.1).2) Field Service Post Cards, rectangular shape, light fawn colour, all print in black, stamped Army PO, top has Coat of Arms, details re use, hand written in black pencil..1) “2 OC 18” (2.10.1918) .2) “9 ... 18” Both Have, “A.F.A 2042. 114/GEN No./5248”post cards, field service,

Letters from ALF Ferris to his Family at Terrick Terrick. Refer Cat No 4183.3P.1) Envelope, rectangular shape, off white colour, Field PO stamped, hand written in purple pencil, dated. .2) Letter, “YMCA with the AIF” letter head, rectangular shape, off white colour, ruled lines, hand written in black pencil, dated. .3).4) Letter, “YMCA with the AIF” letter head, rectangular shape, off white colour, ruled lines, hand written in black pencil, dated..1) At top, “O.A.S”, (On Active Service) .2) “Belgium Sun 3rd March 1918, Dear ones at Home” .3).4) “St Patricks Day Sun 17th March 1918”letters, ymca, envelopes

Letters from Alf Ferris to his Family in Terrick Terrick, refer cat No 4183.3P.1) Envelope, YMCA, rectangular shape, light green colour, Field PO stamped, stamped by censor in red & initialed, ruled lines, hand writing in black pencil. .2) Letter, “YMCA with the AIF” letter head, rectangular shape, off white colour, ruled lines, hand written in black pencil and dated. .3) .4) Letter, “YMCA” letter head, rectangular shape, off white colour, ruled lines, hand written in black pen & dated..2) At Top, “France, 2nd April 1918, Dear Mother” .3) Date appears to be, “Sun ..... April 1918, Dear Mother and all at home”.letters, envelopes, ymca

Letter from Alf Ferris to his Mother in Terrick Terrick, refer Cat No 4183.3P..1) Envelope, rectangular shape, light green colour, Field PO stamped dat unclear, censor stamp in black & initialed, hand writing in black pencil. .2).3).4) Letter, rectangular shape, off white colour, plain paper, hand written in black pencil & dated..2) At top, “In France, Sun 13th Jan 1918, Dear Mother”letters, envelopes, france

.1) “2156” in bottom corner is Regt No. Letter from ALF Ferris to his family in Terrick Terrick. refer cat No 4183.3P..1) Envelope, rectangular shape, off white colour, “YMCA Rising sun” stamp, Field PO stamp dated, passed by censor stamp & initialed, hand written in black pencil. .2) Letter, rectangular shape, off white colour,, “YMCA with the AIF” letter head, ruled lines, hand written in black, dated..1) PO stamp, “13 DE 17” (13.12.1917) .2) “Belgium, Sunday 9th Dec 1917, Dear ones at home”letters, envelopes, ymca

Letters from Alf Ferris to his Family at Terrick Terrick, refer Cat No 4183.3P.1) Letter, square paper, off white colour, ruled lines, hand written in black pencil & dated. .2) Envelope, rectangular shape, off white colour, Red postage stamp, PO stamp from Melbourne Victoria, hand written in black pen. .3) Envelope, rectangular shape, off white colour, Field PO stamp, passed by censor stamp in black & initialled, hand written in black pencil. .4) Envelope, “AIF & War Chest Club” , PO stamp in black, date unclear, hand written in black pen. .5) Letter, “AIF & War Chest Club” letter head in black, plain paper, off white, rectangular shape, hand written in black pen & dated..1) At Top, “France 2nd June 1918, Dear Mother and All” .5) At top, “10th Aug 1918, Dear Mother”.letters, envelopes, war chest club

Item in the collection relating to Doug Dean, refer cat No 4575P for his service details.Plaque with clock face, copper in smooth and dimple style, top has crown over “T” for Tobruk with scrolls over, kangaroo centre, place name under, clock has hour and minute hands in black.On top half, “RATS OF TOBRUK ASSOCIATION BENDIGO VIC”tobruk, bendigo, association

Doug Dean collection, refer cat No 4575PMap, German, North Africa, 1:500 000, all print in black and in German, map covers from “Tripolis” to Pt Said”, item appears to be two sheets glued together and laminated.maps, german, ww2

Refer map Cat N0 4577. Doug Dean collection, refer cat No 4575PPhoto, B & W, rectangular shape, Shows North side of Tobruk Harbour, black lines and numbered up to 34 have been added to the photo showing facilities, bomb craters can be seen, hand written in white on one side.On side of Photo, “78.E.ME/351 No 2 P.RU 14.3.42 F/36 (arrow)”tobruk, harbour, 1942

Letters both from Alfred G Ferris AIF to his Mother in Terrick Terrick. Refer cat No 4183.3P for his service details..1), Envelope, yellowish colour, rectangular shape, green and red PO stamps, stamped “Glasgow 5 Aug 1918”, hand addressed in black pen. .2) Brown coloured pressed plant .3) Envelope, rectangular shape, greenish colour, Field PO stamp, passed by censor stamp, hand addressed in purple. .4) letter, “YMCA” letterhead, blue colours, ruled lines, dated..4) dated, “FRANCE 10th Sept 1918, Dear Father”.letters, envelopes, pressed plants,

Letter sent home by Alfred G Ferris AIF to his Mother in Terrick Terrick. Refer cat No 4183.3P for his service details..1) Envelope, rectangular shape, off white colour, Field PO stamp dated “Sep 20th 1918”, passed by censor stamp, addressed in purple pencil. .2).3).4) Letter, 3 pages, off white ruled line paper, written in black pencil, dated.On letter, “France 5th Oct 1918, Dear Mother and All”letters, envelopes, france

See Cat 4575PBlack hat band for RSL Bowls hat. Titled "Bendigo & District Servicemens". It has 3 badges attached. 1. Red & Green enamel shield shaped - titled Bendigo & District Servicemen's Bowls Club. 2. A Blue & Gold rectangular badge showing a number '8', a figure bowling with letters RVBA on bottom. 3. Rectangular Blue & Silver badge with a bowling ball on top. The name 'Doug Dean' is in the main body of badge.bowls, bendigo

Alan Mason collection, refer Cat No 3979.2Beret, dark khaki colour, leather head band, wool serge, cotton inner liner, Rising Sun lapel badge, colour patch is grey, red & black, head band has cotton draw string.headwear, uniforms, beret