Worn by Major Bernard Farley whilst serving at at 8/7 RVR as A company Commander, Support Company Commander 1997-1999, posted to CATDC Capability Development unit at Puckapunyal VIC in 2000 - 2001 Personal uniform item worn by the donatorArmy Slouch Hat with, puggaree, unit badge of 7/8RVR (located on front of Puggaree), Unit colour patch (white over red) located on the pugarree right side, the rising sun badge is located on turned up (left under side) of the brim. The hat is complete with a chin strapHat Badge - Unit ensigns of 8/7RVR Batallion headquartered in Ballarat VIC The Unit Colour patch is white over red and signifies the blood and bandages that was born on the WWI French battlefield that form part of the units history. Rising Sun Badge - The ensigns of the Australian Army

Card was sent by Harry Jenkins, owner of Churchill Island 1936-1963, to his aunt Ada Annie Trott in 1902 while he was serving in the Boer War. It shows prison camp in Cape Town.Communication from Harry Jenkins, a previous owner of Churchill Island and serving Australian soldier to his family in Boer War. This forms part of an eclectic collection of documents from Harry Jenkins.Folded card with printed front cover, blank back page. The front cover has a thin black border with printed drawing of leaves and vines concealing a black footed cat with 'Everlasting Silver Leaves From Table Mountain Cape Town South Africa' inside. Inside left is sepia photo stuck on showing "prisoners' camp cycle track Cape Town". Inside right page has three everlasting silver leaves. Centre leaf has hand painted three ostriches and a tree. Left leaf has handwritten " Loving greetings". Right leaf " To my dear Aunt". Red white and blue striped ribbon glued to base of centre leaf.Front: EVERLASTING / Silver Leaves / from Harry J [handwritten in ink]] / FROM / JAN 25 1902 [ink stamp] / TABLE / MOUNTAIN, / Cape Town / SOUTH / AFRICA. Inside: Prisoners Camp, Cycle Track, Cape Town Loving/Greetings [handwritten on leaves in ink]/To my/Dear/Auntharry jenkins, jenkins, boer war, churchill island, ada, annie, trott, boer, card, communication, australian, soldier

The 8/13 Victorian Mounted Rifles Heritage Troop, comprised of serving members of the regiment, supported community activities to promote the image of the regiment and encourage recruiting. The Australia Day parade was an annual event in Corowa.Black and white photograph of three members of 8/13 Victorian Mounted Rifles Heritage Troop leading Australia Day Parade, Corowa 1993.corowa, light horse, australia day

This photograph shows Judd's Grocery Shop located at 224 Charman Road, Cheltenham in the 1930's. Alan Hutchins is the shop attendant, serving two patrons; Merle Judd (left) and Marion Elliott (right). Judd's Grocery Shop was opened by Clarence Judd in the 1920's and was a successor to the family's business formerly located on the corner of Centre and East Boundary Roads, East Bentleigh. Cheltenham had become an established village during the 1920's and Charman Road represented a second, more commercial development in the area. Black and white photograph of a grocery shop interior displaying a variety of items for sale. A male stands behind a counter, looking at the camera. Two females stand in front of the counter facing the male. One female is wearing a hat. Handwritten in blue ink: 181 Handwritten in red ink: 72%shopping, strip shopping, cheltenham, charman rd, grocery

Housed in an 1859 building, the Faram family took over the premises in 1919. After three generations serving the people of Port Melbourne, this family business closed its doors for the last time in January 2007. White business card with Faram Bros in large black lettering and 405 Bay Street.87961 or 6) on reversebusiness and traders - hardware, faram brothers hardware, bay street

John Edward Bennett was born in Leeds, Yorkshire, 1862. He was devoted to his family and his church, being a churchwarden and a verstryman of this Parish. He was a lay preacher for 40 years in the Dioceses of Melbourne and Ballarat. He was the first Manager of the Warrnambool Woollen Mill. He died on Nov 10th 1928.He was the first manager of Warrnambool Woollen Mill.Stained glass memorial lancet window, central light, west wall, north nave, depicting the crucifixion of Jesus.To the Glory of God and in loving memory of/John Edward Bennett/ sometime Churchwarden and Vestryman of this Parish, and for/40 years a Lay Reader in the Dioceses of Melbourne and/ Ballarat, born in Leeds, Yorkshire, 1862, entered into rest Nov 10th, 1928/ A devoted husband and father,/ a faithful servant of God and His Church/Not slothful in business, fervent in spirit, serving the Lord.memorial stained glass window lancet window bennett je bennett john edward bennett warrnambool woollen mill

Due to the Covid19 Pandemic and associated lockdowns the time capsule was not opened in 2022. Ballarat School of Mines Time Capsule buried for posterityThe School of Mines and Industries Ballarat Est. 1870 This plaque commemorates the planting of a tree and placing of a time capsule by Dr Ron Wild, the last serving Director of SMB, together with staff to mark the end of the institution prior to its merger with the University of Ballarat and the Wimmera Institute of TAFE 19 December 1997 Time capsule to be opened in 2020 SMBtime capsule, discovery day, ballarat school of mines, covid19, pandemic, merger, university of ballarat, wimmera institute of tafe

The card was sent by James Henry Wicks to his sister, unknown. After serving in the 7th Batt, J H Wicks transfered to the 5th Machine Gun Batt AIF in France. He returned home in 1919Greeting card.The outer card is a parchment type paper fawn in colour. The front cover has a yellow ribbon band rectangular in shape glued to the card. A rectangular card is glued over this. The card contains flowers, an image of a church or mosque in a half circle. Above this to the right is wording. The card opens to a centre piece which is paper, a light blue in colour.Front cover in centre card. Believing ye Rejoice, 1.Peter.1.8. On the card itself, Greetings from a Soldier boy in Eygpt 1916. Inside front cover on the left, No 4626 J H Wicks Aerodrome Camp Heliopolis 14 Reinf 7 Batt 2 Inf Brigade Eygpt A.I.F. On the left is, With my best love from Eygpt 5/3/16. The centre light blue paper has in a circle an image of a pyramid and a pharoah. Next is a poem, To My Dear Sister. (See images)greeting card, eygpt, 1916, j.h.wicks

A. E. (Hank) Neil Grandstand formerly known as No 2 Stand was restored and named after the long serving secretary of Stawell Athletic Club. He was also secretary of the Wimmera Football League. c 1980'sColour photo of A. E. Neil Grandstand formerly No 2 Grandstand. c 1980's. Photo located in album 3 page 71.A. E. (Hank) Neil Standstawell sports

Given to donor by her father, Sergeant Richard Osborne, who bought it while serving in Egypt (then in Palestine) during world War 11. Bible is a 'red letter testament' with Jesus spoken word printed in red.New Testament (Red Letter New Testament) with a wooden cover with cross and four small crosses engraved into cover. 'Jerusalem' written in black on front, 'Bethlehem' written on back. Red Letter Testament on leather covered spine.To Barbara With Love Daddy Xmas 1940.books, religion

Document printed on pink background outlining nine rules for appropriate conduct of all members of Australian Army Forces serving in Vietnam." Issued to all Australian servicemen in Vietnam, the soldier's rules of conduct reflect the war's diplomatic significance for the Australian government." Rules include '1 Remember we are here to help;we make no demands and seek no special treatment." advice given includes: "Don't let your behaviour be a propaganda weapon which helps in any way to destroy Vietnam."rules, conduct, propaganda, aattv

Document printed on pink background outlining the rules for appropriate conduct of all members of the Australian Army serving in Vietnam. Issued to all Australian servicemen in Vietnam, the soldier's soldier's rules of conduct reflect the war's diplomatic significance for the Australian government." Rules include '1 Remember we are here to help; we make no demands and seek no special treatment." advice given includes: "Don't let your behavior be a propaganda weapon which helps in any way to destroy Vietnam."propaganda, rules

A two-piece object, comprising of: an unstrung Lobster 'Lobster Graphite' tennis racquet, with a split shaft, strengthened by a narrow bridge across the middle (1); and, a vinyl cover (2). Lobster emblem comprising of a crayfish serving a tennis ball features at the base of the racquet shaft. Lobster emblem and logo feature on a sticker adhered to butt cap, and also across both faces of the cover. Materials: Graphite, Leather, Plastic, Paper, Ink, Adhesive tape, Metal, Vinyl, Ink, Metaltennis

A Wright and Ditson 'Tournament' tennis racquet, probably manufactured for the Montgomery Ward retail chain, featuring: string whipping around shoulders and shaft, and leather handle grip with quatrefoil perforations. Model name features across base of head, with stylised tennis player serving ball emblem featuring on throat. Wright & Ditson cursive logo features along left side of shaft. Materials: Wood, Lacquer, Glue, Metal, Ink, Leather, String, Nylon, Adhesive tapetennis

Postcards collected after WW1 by R.H. Baron whilst serving with 5th Divisional Headquarters (57 Batt) in Belgium. Part of the "Robert H. Baron" (No.3596) and Cooper Collections. See Catalogue No. 1981P for details of Baron's service.Seven black and white postcard scenes of Louvain, Belgium. Each has perforations down left side. Buildings depicted in each scene exhibit bomb damage.robert h. baron, cooper collection, postcards, ww1, louvain

Postcards collected after WW1 by R.H. Baron whilst serving with 5th Divisional Headquarters (57 Batt) in Belgium. Part of the "Robert H. Baron" No. 3596, and Cooper Collections. See Catalogue No. 1981P for details of Baron's service.Six black and white postcard scenes of Mons, Belgium. Each has perforations down LHS.robert h. baron, cooper collection, postcards, ww1, mons belgium

Postcards collected after WW1 by R.H. Baron whilst serving with 5th Divisional Headquarters (57 Batt) in Belgium. Part of the "Robert H. Baron (No. 3596) and Cooper Collections. See Catalogue No. 1981P for details of Baron's service.Seventeen black and white postcard scenes of the Battle of Waterloo and surrounds. Each has perforations down the LHS.robert h. baron, cooper collection, postcards, ww1, waterloo

This badge appears to have been made in World War Two and may be an example of trench art made by a soldier serving overseas. The piece labelled ‘Australia’ may have come from another badge belonging to that soldier. This badge has no known local connection but is of interest as a memento of World War Two. Semi circular stylised badge with background forming the letters AIF. Australia is on a slightly rounded bar in the front of the letters. Hole in upper left corner.AIF as background. Australia printed on banner at the front.warrnambool, aif warrnambool, aif badge

This World War 1 certificate of Discharge was issued to John Lachlan McIntyre on the 15 July 1919 due to the termination of period of his enlistment after serving 1457 days, 1321 of those days were served abroad.WW1 Military Discharge Paper.A two-sided document that is rectangular in shape and beige in colour. This document provides details regarding the discharge of a solider from the Australian military.Certificate of Discharge of No. 3591 (Rank) Private / (Name) John Lachlan McIntyre / (Regiment of Corps) 58th Battalion / born at or near the Town of Beeac / in the State of Country of Victoria / Attested at Geelong on the / 16th July 1915 for the 11/7 Battalion / A.I.F. Regiment of Corps at the age of 24 1/2 years / He is discharged in consequences of The termination of / period of his enlistment

WW1 Female Relatives Badge issued to the closest female relative. Small clasps hung at the bottom to denote how many husbands, brothers etc were serving, missing on this one. Part of the HEWSTON collection WW1 & WW2.Badge, grey metal, blue background with grey print on front of badge with clasp / pin fastener."Issued by Department of Defence, To Women of Australia, For duty done".numismatics - medals, military history, badges, women

Walter William Forbes enlisted on 6.11.39 serving 40 days in Australia and 1863 days overseas. He was taken P.O.W in North Africa and imprisoned in Germany. Discharged from the A.I.F 27.7.45. Refer 1102, 1103.44, 1106."Certificate of Discharge" from the 2nd A.I.F re W. Forbes. On yellow parchment paper, double sided giving details of his Name, Rank, Regt No, period of Service, dates and physical appearance."Certificate No 173552" "VX 953 Dvr Walter Forbes 6 Aust Division ASC"documents - certificates, military history, army/records, forbes, pow

Some early medals issued were not engraved. Lionel Thomas Richard Harvey No 118956 enlisted in the RAAF on 22.6.43 as a LAC age 18 years. On discharge from the RAAF 10.10.46 he was serving in 486 (M) SQDN..1) Medals, court mounted, Set of (5) Re L.T.R Harvey R.A.A.F 1. 1939-45 Star. Not engraved but original. 2. Pacific Star. Not engraved but original. 3. War Medal 1939 -45. 4. Australian service medal 5. Australian service medal 1945 -75 with clasp "PNG" .2) Medals, miniatures, court mounted, set of (5) as above medals 1,2,3,4, are replicas"118956, L.T.R Harvey" medals, military, history

This sword was issued to Lt A Chanter of the 4th Australian Light Horse Regiment while serving at Gallipoli. He enlisted as Regimental No 59, was commissioned at Gallipoli and later rose to the rank of Captain commanding a Machine Gun section of the RegimentThe 4th Light Horse Regiment is an ancestor unit of the modern day Regiment. The 4LH served with distinction in WW1. This sword was issued to a member of the Regiment. Sword, Wilkinson, Infantry with scabbard, brown leather On guard - attached plaque : "LIEUT A L CHANTER "Lynn" ANZAC GALLIPOLI Nov 4th 1915" On blade ( R side): Star of Damascus, On scroll " BY WARRANT", UK Coat of Arms, Royal Standard, King's Crown. On blade (L Side) HENRY WILKINSON PALL MALL LONDON On scroll "BY APPOINTMENT" Badge of Prince of Wales Ornate "GVR", King's Crown On back of blade -Defence broad arrow, maker's or inspector's marks sword, wilkinson, gallipoli, 4th lioght horse, chanter

This book was written by Dr Margaret Hollands in 2010. Margaret and her husband David Hollands were long-serving GPs in Orbost. This book was researched by Margaret and details the evolution of medical services in the Orbost district from the 1880s. An excellent book about the medical services in the Orbost district. A book with composite colour photographs on the front cover. 213 pagesOrbost Hospital. History, Personalities and Stories medical, doctors, hospital, orbost hospital, margaret hollands

David James HAMILTON, No 329 14th Batt AIF. Promoted to 2nd Lieut. KIA 7.6.1917 serving in 12th Machine Gun Company. There are 6 other catalogued items relating to David James HAMILTON & his brother Frank. Wooden brown frame with gold inner edge, no glass front. Cardboard backing attached with brad nails. Coloured photo of 2nd Lieut David James HAMILTON in full khaki uniform - cap, tie, jacket, trousers, puttees, boots, gloves, Sam Brown walking stick.photography-photographs, frame accessories

D.J Hamilton, Regt no 329 14th Batt A.I.F enlisted 10.9.14, W.I.A twice, K.I.A 7.6.17 while serving as a 2nd Lieutenant in the 12th Machine Gun Company. Pre war he served 6 years in the R.A.NCommemorative plaque, bronze, round shape re D.J Hamilton. on the face "Britannia." with a lion and seals, Rectangular space for individual name."He Died for Freedom and Honour." "David James Hamilton."military history - memorials, plaques

These men are Ken North (standing) and Mick Evans (seated), serving with Australian Army in the Middle East. this photograph was sent home to his daughters by Mick Evans and is inscribed "To Betty, Shirley and June". Mick later served with the 'Rats of Tobruk'.This is a memento sent from father to children during World War II. Photograph of two soldiers, one seated. Mounted in timber frame. Frame size: 25 x 20 cm.Inscribed "To Betty, Shirley and June"mick evans, ken north, rats of tobruk, tobruk, world war ii, australian army

Letter written by 8RAR soldier in Vietnam to "Dear De" outlining events about an incident with the detonation of a mine, number killed and injured. The writer states he was not involved in the incident as he was serving at the fire support base, not the battle front.Two paged letter on Aust. Forces Vietnam paper dated Sunday 1st March. "Dear De". Blue ink writing on headed paper. Envelope has a red and blue striped border. Air Mail. Vietnam map. Aust. Forces Vietnam underneath.Australian Force Vietnam Coat of arms header/ Blue ink/ 8RAR/ Air Mailletter, wayne maschette, aust. force vietnam, sig pl, suppt co, 8rar