Postcard, WW1, Sepia image of a road called the "Mad Mile" at Villers Bretonneux. A straight road with defoliated trees on either side. Two vehicles a figures just visible in distance. G16 and GS handwritten in pencil on the reverse.postcard, postcard, ww1, villers bretonneux, france, 'mad mile'

Postcard, WW1, B&W image of the corner of the road from Cachy to Marceleave, damaged memorial tombstone on the corner behind an iron fence and 'Marceleave' sign next to it. One copy ?33 'British Made" on reversepostcard, postcard, ww1, cachy, marceleave, france

Postcard, WW1, B&W image of a landscape between Corbie and Daours. Hillside with a dam in foreground with what is probably a pump shed. Copy G17postcard, ww1, corbie, daours, france, dam

Postcard, WW1, B&W image of Mont St. Quentin facing west. Two military type figures with haversacks on one shoulder walking downhill. Trees, some denuded, at top right. Copy A28postcard, ww1, mont st. quentin, france

Postcard, WW1, B&W image of the 'Doll's House' observation post at Villers Bretonneux. Two damaged buildings are shown beside a road. Presumably the 'Doll's House' is the building at left. Vehicle on road in the distance. Copy A21postcard, ww1, villers bretonneux, france, observation post, doll's house

Postcard, WW1, B&W image of the ruined Cathedral beside a road at Albert in 1918. Copy A9postcard, postcard, ww1, albert, france, cathedral ruins

Postcard, WW1, B&W image of a barren landscape at Dranoutre after a German offensive. Timber remains of a building next to a sign reading 'Dranoutre'. Another sign reads 'Neuve Eglise Daylight Corner' and 'Koude Kot Bailleul'. At left is a small damaged building. Copy Z39postcard, postcard, ww1, dranoutre, france, german offensive

Postcard, WW1, Sepia image of the Armentieres Bailleul road near Nieppe. Road is treelined with a ruined building on the left. Figure and horse and cart in the distance. Copy Z32postcard, postcard, ww1, armentieres, bailleul, nieppe, france

Postcard, WW1, B&W image of the road to Ravelsberg and Neuve Eglise at Bailleul. Ruined building at left of the road winding to the distance. Published by J.M.Hamilton & Coy. Sydney, Australia Copy AZ 6postcard, postcard, ww1, bailleul, ravelsberg, neuve eglise, france

Postcard, WW1, B&W image of a ruined German aeroplane near Cappy. Copy G40postcard, postcard, ww1, german aeroplane, cappy, france

Postcard, WW1, B&W image of a German high velocity gun captured near Morcourt. A military figure standing under the gun barrel. Copy G21postcard, postcard, german high velocity gun, morcourt, france

Postcard, WW1, B&W image of the ruined Post Office at Estaires after a German offensive. Adjacent buildings also ruined. Two figures standing in road in front of PO. Sign on the PO reads ' Postes, Telegraphe, Telephones'postcard, postcard, ww1, estaires, france, post office, german offensive

Postcard, WW1, B&W image of the ruined church at Neuve (Neuve Eglise). Published by J.M.Hamilton & Coy. Sydney, Australia Copy AZ 8postcard, postcard, ww1, neuve, france eglise, church

Postcard, WW1, B&W image of Ypres old trenches near Zillebeke. Part of a corrugated iron fence at bottom of trench, leading to entrance of a tunnel. Defoliated trees in background.postcard, postcard, ww1, ypres, zillebeke, france, trenches

Postcard, WW1, B&W image of section of the Amiens Railway at Villers Bretonneux. Double tracks in a cutting partially covered with rubble. Arch bridge in the background. Copy G6postcard, postcard, ww1, villers bretonneux, amiens, france, railway

Postcard, WW1, B&W image of the ruins of Bailleul after a German offensive. View of Mont Kemmell from the Square. Copy Z 50postcard, postcard, ww1, bailleul, mont kemmel, france, ruins

Postcard, WW1, B&W image of the ruins of Bailleul after a German offensive. No building left intact. Published by J.M.Hamilton & Coy. Sydney, Australia Copy AZ 5postcard, postcard, ww1, bailleul, france, german offensive, ruins

Postcard, WW1, B&W image of German graves near Bac St. Maur. Five crosses in the foreground and two behind them. Plaque on left cross (writing indistinct) Name on middle cross 'Musk Josef Fornol'. Weeds and grass all around. Copy Y 15postcard, postcard, ww1, bac st maur, france, german graves

Postcard, WW1, B&W image of the ruins of the Church at Estaires after a German offensive. Copy Z 14postcard, postcard, ww1, estaires, france, church ruins

Postcard, WW1, B&W image of the church ruins at La Motte (near Warfusee) after a German offensive. Copy G 28postcard, postcard, ww1, la motte, warfusee, france, church ruins

Postcard, WW1, B&W image of a street in Erquinghem after a German offensive. Ruined buildings on left side of street. No.96 facade partly intact. Copy Y11postcard, postcard, ww1, erquingham, france, german offensive, ruins

Postcard, WW1, B&W image of building ruins surrounded by defoliated trees on top of Mont St. Quentin. Copy A29postcard, postcard, ww1, mont st quentin, france, ruins

Allied military badges collected during the Great War 1914 to 1918 by Private (Shoeing Smith) John BLAIKIE 2341 who was born at Wangaratta. He was a Blacksmith and at the age of 42 enlisted on May 28 1915. He embarked on August 10 1915 and served with the 14th Battalion. He returned to Australia in January 1918 and discharged as medically unfit on April 10 1918. Inset photograph is of John BLAIKIELarge collection of allied military badges collected during the campaigns in France, Belgium and Egypt in 1916-17 by John BLAIKIE 2341. A Blacksmith who at the age of 42 years enlisted in the Army and served during the first world war. On his return to Australia he was discharged medically unfit due to rheumatism and senility. He was a stalwart of Wangaratta RSL and his collection was present to the Sub Branch as a souvenir of the first world war.Brown timber frame in the shape of Australia containing a large collection of badges and small photograph Souvenir of the Worlds Great War 1914 to 1918 Military Badges Collected by J BLAIKIE 14th Batt 4th Div AIF In Belgium France & Egypt 1916-1917military badges, ww1

Assorted personal papers, cards and letter belonging to Private John William ELLIS 218,5334 24th Battalion and Australia Flying Corps. Born Rupanyup. Occ Farmer at Nyarrin. Served Gallipoli and Western Front. Returned to Australia 15/2/1918YMCA Aldwych Hut x 2 No 46137 and 46200 Bed only YMCA In the Field notepaper dated Jan 7 1918 handwritten letter in pencil Receipt dated Mar 29 1919 for Australian piano and stool. Four page letter written in pencil dated July 10th France from brother Bob Statement of Account for AIF pay and allowances Pte J W Ellis Card - cream coloured - From the Majoress of Exeter and Committee Wishing you good luck Card - cream coloured stamped in red Massage Dept. Daily Appointment with handwriting in pen Card x 2 one pink one orange Welcome Home - Returned Soldier's Hospitality Committee, FremantleAs abovejohn william ellis, 24th battalion, ww1, personal papers

Copy of Studio portrait of 6852 Private Rupert James Cavanagh Moore, 22nd Battalion, of Wangaratta, Vic., (seated), and two other unidentified soldiers of 22nd Battalion. Pte Moore, a printer prior to enlisting on 6 February 1917, embarked from Melbourne on HMAT Ascanius on 11 May 1917 with the 19th Reinforcements. He was killed in action in France on 13 July 1918, at the age of 25. Copy of black and white portrait of three uniformed men two standing and one seated in front.Attached to photograph - Private Rupert James Cavanagh Moore (seated) Enlisted in Wangaratta 6/2/1917 Killed in action in France 13/7/1918rupert james cavanagh moore, wangaratta, 22nd battalion, ww1, kia, 3rd machine gun battalion

Photograph of Private Rupert James Cavanagh MOORE 6852 22nd Battalion and 3rd Australian Machine Gun Company - Enlisted on 6/2/1917 at Wangaratta and killed in action on 13/7/1918 in France aged 25 yearsUnframed copy of sepia photograph of group of men in uniform and a bulldog mascot in front of corrugated tin building.Attached to photograph - Pte RJC Moore kneeling front row first left (no information as to where photo taken)private rupert james cavanagh moore 6852, wangaratta, kia, ww1

Commemorative scroll sent to the next of kin of Private Rupert James Cavanagh MOORE 6852 attached to the 3rd Machine Gun Battalion and who made the ultimate sacrifice.- killed in action on 13/7/1918 in France. MOORE was born in Wangaratta, Victoria and a Printer when enlisted on 6/2/1917.In 1922 a Memorial Scroll was presented to the next of kin of those soldiers, sailors, and nurses who died while serving in the Australian Imperial Force or Royal Australian Navy during the First World War. Later they were presented with a Next of Kin Memorial Plaque. The Memorial Scroll bears the Royal Coat of Arms and a message paying tribute to the soldiers who gave up "their own lives that others might live in freedom". Cream paper scroll with Coat of Arms above ten lines of black writing and two lines in red ink.Pte. Rupert James Cavanagh Moore 3rd M.G.Bn., A.I.F.pte rupert james cavanagh moore, kia, wangaratta, ww1

In memoriam card in memory of Private Evan Nolan beloved son of Mr & Mrs J Nolan of Carboor - died from wounds received in France September 20 1918 aged 21 yearsGrey folded cardboard with flag and wreath contained in grey borderIn Memoriam For His Countrypte evan nolan, carboor, ww1

Collection of material relating to both families assembled by L. Knee. Robert Mactier awarded VC, buried in the Hem Farm Cemetery in France.Collection of Private Robert Mactier VC memorabilia and the Glover family connection.robert mactier vc, ww1 vc recipients, tatura locals