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Ballarat Heritage Services
Photograph - Photograph - Colour, Daylesford War Memorial, 18 August 2016, 18/08/216
Photographs of the Daylesford War Memorial taken on the 50th anniversary of the Long Tan battle during the Vietnam War. battle of long tan, long tan, daylesford war memorial, world war one, vietnam war, korean war, boer war, world war two, john cock, royal australian navy, royal australian airforce, australian imperial forces, daylesford -
Orbost & District Historical Society
poster, Chronological Record Great War 1914 -19, 1920s?
This poster was one of a set produced for towns in Australia. It was adapted to suit the requirements of the location. It contains not only the names of soldiers, but also photographs of war leaders, such as Lieutenant-General Sir John Monash, Field Marshall Sir Douglas Hay, Marshall Ferdinand Foch and General Sir William Birdwood. The roll of honour is surrounded by collector’s cards depicting battle scenes. It also contains the dates and details of war events from 1914 to 1919 and advertisements for several local businesses such as J.W.Bird & cO.; Victorian Producers Co-Operative; Tomlis & Gall; McKinnon & Sons; Co-Operative Insurance Co of Victoria; Epplestun & RodwellThis item is a useful research tool.A poster, titled, "Chronological Record Great War 1914 - 19". It has a sub - heading - "Orbost District" beneath two crossed flags, an Australian and a British. The roll of honour is surrounded by collector’s cards depicting battle scenes. It also contains the dates and details of war events from 1914 to 1919 and advertisements for several local businesses. In each corner is a coloured photograph of a man in a military uniform.ww!-roll-of-honour-orbost -
Buninyong Visitor Information Centre
Document - Honour Roll, Australia Remembers - World War II Shire of Buninyong Honour Roll
List of defence force personnel from the Shire of Buninyong who served in World War 2.Framed A4 list of names in six columns of over 350 service men and women who served in World War 2. List supplied through the Australia Remembers program. Those killed in action are identified.world way ii, miniltary history, buninyong -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Soldiers’ Memorial World War 1 in Main Street -- Different angle
Side view Soldiers’ Memorial World War 1 c1924 -1925. In the background is the Anglican Church, and doctors' residence & surgery. The photograph is taken in Main St.Another black and white side view of the Soldiers Memorial World War 1. looking towards the Anglican Church c1924 -1925. The view also shows the doctors residence and surgery on the left. stawell ww1 -
Bendigo Military Museum
Book - BOOKS, The Caxton Publishing Company Limited, The War of 1939, c.WWII
.1) Vol I The War of 1939, 195 pages .2) Vol II The War of 1939, 245 pages .3) Vol III The War of 1939, 286 pages .4) Vol IV The War of 1939, 268 pages .5) Vol V The War of 1939, 275 pages .6) Vol VI The War of 1939, 270 pages Blue hard cover with gold text on cover, black & white photos & black & white illustrations.books, military history -
Geelong RSL Sub Branch
Magazine, The National War Memorial of Victoria, Early 20th Century
This is a written and pictorial history of The National War Memorial of Victoria, The Shrine of Remembrance. There are 50 photographs and illustrations included in this Magazine to complement the written history.This is an original magazine detailing of the history of The National War Memorial of Victoria, The Shrine of Remembrance.An oblong magazine, thick paper cream colour cover with white pages, The National War Memorial of Victoria, An Interpretative Appreciation of the Shrine of Remembrance. On the front page illustrations from the Shrine of Remembrance Victoria.Set up and Printed in Australia by D W Joynt, Colarts Studios Pty Ltd, Melbourne.national war memorial of victoria, the shrine of remembrance, magazine -
Ballarat Clarendon College
Medal, British War Medal, 1918
The British War Medal 1914-20 was iInstituted by King George V in 1919 to mark the end of World War I and record the service given. The qualification period was later extended to cover post-war mine clearance and service in Russia during 1919 and 1920. The British War Medal was awarded for service in a theatre of war between 5 August 1914 and 11 November 1918. Those eligible included members of women's organisations; persons on the staffs of military hospitals and members of recognised organisations who handled sick and wounded; and members of other duly recognised or other authorised organisations as specified in medal regulations. The qualification period was later extended to cover post-war mine clearance and service in Russia during 1919 and 1920. Lieut E. S. Holgate was mentioned in despatches for Gallantry in the Field 24/25 April 1918. He was killed in action at Villers-Bretonneux, 27 April, 1918. The British War Medal completes a trio of medals awarded to Lieut. E. S. Holgate, including the 1914-15 Star and the Victory Medal. The Holgate medals were the first war medals held by BCC archives. They have historical and social significance for the College.The British War Medal is round and made of cupro-nickel. It features the effigy of George V on the obverse. The reverse has an image of St George on horseback trampling underfoot the eagle shield of the Central Powers, and a skull and cross-bones, the emblems of death. Above this is the risen sun of victory. The British War Medal has a wide central watered stripe of orange, flanked by two narrow white stripes, which are in turn flanked by two black pin-stripes, further flanked by two outer stripes of purple. The colours have no particular significance. Impressed around edge are the recipient's details. Inscribed around outer edge of obverse: 'GEORGEIVS V BRITT. OMN:REX ET IND:IMP:' Impressed around edge of medal: 'LIEUT.E.S.HOLGATE. A.I.F.' Inscribed on the reverse '1914 1918'medal, 1918, world war 1, british war medal, w w 1, holgate, a i f, australian imperial force, holgate e s, holgate medal -
Victorian Interpretive Projects Inc.
Photograph - digital, LJ Gervasoni, Murtoa War Memorial Gates and Arch, 2011, August 2011
Digital photograph showing the World War I and World War II war memorial gates and arch at Murtoa located beside the lake and the football ground. A figure of a solider stands atop the arch.war memorial, murtoa, arch, wwi, wwii, world war -
Grey Street Primary School, Traralgon
Photobook, Those who fell in the Great War, April 2015
Tells the stories of the 41 ex-scholars of Traralgon State School who died in the Great War.Produced to mark the centenary of the start of World War 1.Hardcover, 104 pages. Full colour. Remembering the 41 ex-students of Traralgon State School who died in World War One. Created in April 2015, 100 years since Gallipoli.traralgon state school, ww1, great war, ex-scholars -
Bendigo Military Museum
Magazine - MAGAZINE COLLECTION, The Illustrated London news and Sketch PTY, The Illustrated War News, 1) 14.10.1914, .2) 28.10.1914, .3) 28.4.1915
The Illustrated War News, Volumes Part 10,12 & 28.Magazine collection, cover, paper slightly glossy, front and back has white, red, black and purple print, illustrated B & W and purple war scenes, 48 pages plain white, illustrated with B & W and Sepia tone photographs. .3) Stamped on front cover in purple, “10 d “ (10 pence)photography, illustrated war news, 1914 - 15 -
Lara RSL Sub Branch
Photograph, 56th Battalion - 1st World War
Rectangular shaped cardboard photo mount with photo. 56th - 1st World Warphotographs, 56th battalion, australian army, ww1, lara r.s.l. -
Bendigo Military Museum
Book - BOOK, WW2, Octopus Books Limited, World War II, c.1977
Hard cover, collage of newspaper headlines in blue, no dust cover. 253 pages with cut edges. Photos throughout.On spine: “World War II”books-military, photography-photographs/reproductions, news papers -
4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment Unit History Room
Film - DVD, Vietnam War - Vol. 2
DVD in CaseVietnam War - Vol.2vietnam war - the battle for khe sanh. the 4th infantry division. the big picture -
4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment Unit History Room
Film - DVD, Vietnam War - Vol.3
DVD in CaseVietnam War - Vol.3vietnam war - vietnam! vietnam! -
B-24 Liberator Memorial Restoration Australia Inc
Oral History, A Navigator's War, 2000
I. Edmiston was in the RAAF from March 1942 until December 1945 and was a navigator on a B-24 Liberator between Early 1943 and June 1945 with Coastal Command and 160 Squadron.This oral history of Ian Edmiston is of historical significance because it provides a first hand account of the individual's experience during World War II as a member of the RAAF who trained at Cootamundra, Evans Head, Parkes, Prince Edward Island and the Bahamas Islands.He saw active service as navigator in a B-24 Liberator aircraft in the South East Asian Islands.A4 Paper printed transcript in plastic coverA Navigator's War. By Ian Edmistonoral history raaf world war ii -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Document, Prisoners of War and Internees in Australia. A Select Bibliography
Blue open fronted foolscap sized folder containing seven A4 roneoed pages of printed materialPrisoners of War and Internees in Australia. -
Charlton RSL Sub Branch
Medal - Set of 3 WW1 medals, 1914-18 War Medal
Three medals with ribbons1914-18 War Medal -
Linton and District Historical Society Inc
Document - Leaflet, The War-Time Pledge
White paper with red and blue printed text asking people to make a pledge to abstain from alcohol. 'Patriotic pledge leaflet no. 1', circulated by the Independent Order of Rechabites during WWI, encouraging temperance as a form of patriotism. Text: ' THE WAR-TIME PLEDGE. 'abstinence, king george, world war i -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Book, Australian War Memorial. Treasures from a Century of Collecting, 2012
Tells the story of one of the most significant military history collections in the world. Covers Gallipoli to the jungles of Vietnam, from two world wars to peacekeeping operations and current conflicts. Written by Nola Anderson.Book: Dark mustard hard cover book with title done in white print on front; side has title, author and Australian War Memorial emblem. Dust cover is white thick card with title and author printed in white on a back drop of the memorial plaque and poppies. Side has same background and same print as on book; back cover has 3 paragraphs of writing in white, Australian War Memorial emblem. 612 pages.australian war memorial, second world war, war in the pacific, korea, vietnam, australia's peacekeeping commitments, conflict in the middle east -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Book, Kenneth Stanley Inglis, Sacred Places War Memorials in the Australian Landscape
This book looks at the war memorials in Australia and traces the development of the Anzac cult and the reasons that the war memorials are increasingly cherished in Australian society. It is an important treatise on a unique aspect of Australia cultural life.This is a paperback book of 521 pages. The cover is multi-coloured with an image of an Australian soldier on the front and spine.non-fictionThis book looks at the war memorials in Australia and traces the development of the Anzac cult and the reasons that the war memorials are increasingly cherished in Australian society. It is an important treatise on a unique aspect of Australia cultural life.war memorials in australia, monuments -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Document, Letter written in 1993 to Greg (surname unknown) from "Vietnam Lou" (or Noel Callsne ) and envelope, 1993
Envelope has a sticker, "All the POWs are not home yet!" and it is stamped, Veterans of the Vietnam War Inc. The letter is sent as a thankyou for his hospitality.personal letter -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Badge - Badges, Collection of Wattle Day and War Chest Day badges, c. 1918
Each badge made in a different year for Wattle Day fund raising and War Chest day fund raising.Box of 12 badges 10 wattle day League 1 War Chest Day 1 metal shield M on K No. 29811 on back. Various sizes each with fastening pin for lapel All in Plastic box -
Lara RSL Sub Branch
Newspaper - The Sun Newspaper Dated 14/3/1942 - Special _ My War Part 24 - R.A.N. Loses Two Warships, Local Newspaper Dated 14/3/1942 - Special -My War Part 24
Local Newspaper dated 14/4/1942 - R.A.N. Loses Two Warships - Malta Defies Hitler's FuryLocal Newspaper dated 14/4/1942 - My War Part 24 - R,A.N. Loses Two WarshipsLocal Newspaper reporting World War 2 events Dated 14/4/1942 - My War Part 24R.A.N. Loses Two Warships - Malta Defies Hitler's Fury world war 2 newspper dated 4/3/1942 - r.a.n. loses two warships -
Orbost & District Historical Society
book, Wimmera Star, Memories of the Great War, 1916
This book of poetry was written by war poet, Violet Bertha Cramer. It is a record of an Australian civilian woman’s perspective on war. The initials are G. K. Cameron, for Grace Kerr Cameron - Grace Charlotte Kerr Cameron. She was the twin daughter of James Cameron and Jane (Jean) Moffat. Her twin sister was Agnes Helen (Nell) Cameron, and her one brother was Harry Purchase Cameron (Roma Smith's father). Another brother Archibald Peter CAMERON, died aged 7. There is a family photo of Mrs Jane Cameron and the twins in the garden of the family home "Carinya". Grace and Nell lived in the family home following the death of their parents. Grace and Nell both died in 1940, then Roma and Ron SMITH lived at "Carinya" after their marriage in 1944. Lorraine and Peter COULTON's home is now on the site. (information from John Phillips and Margaret Smith). There was a lot of material written by Australian civilian women during the First World War. Violet B. Cramer was one poet who contributed to a valuable record of Australian civilian women’s perspectives on war. A small book with a buff coloured cover, titled Memories of the Great War written by Violet B. Cramer. Print is black. The book contains poetry on WW1.on front cover - G.K. Cameron, Carinya, Orbost.ww1 great-war cramer-violet-bertha poetry -
Melbourne Legacy
Photograph, RMS Ceramic, 1920
A commemorative photo from the voyage back to Australia aboard the ship The Ceramic in 1920. It departed Tillbury, UK 12th March and docked in Freemantle on 27th April 1920 and then went onto Adelaide, Melbourne and Sydney. The Ceramic was a transport vessel built in Belfast in 1913 for the White Star Line to transport frozen produce and apples from Australia to UK. It was taken over by the Australian Government for troop transport in October 1914 and could carry over 3,000 troops. This trip in 1920 there were 1467 on board, there were women and children as well as 439 soldiers returning home, one of whom was John 'Basil' McLean. Was with other World War 1 memorabilia that has come from Private John Basil McLean, 2nd Reinforcements, 37th Battalion, A.I.F. J.B. McLean (Service No. 13824) was from near Maffra, Victoria and enlisted on 22 January 1916. He embarked on 16 December 1916 for Europe. His full war record is available from AWM. He spent time with the Australian Field Artillery (Pack Section). At the end of the war he worked for a year at the A.I.F. Headquarters in London before returning to Australia on the 'Ceramic', arriving Portsea in 1920.A record of a soldier's journey home after World War 1.Black and white photo of a ship that brought troops home from World War 1.Handwritten on the back 'Ship - Basil came home from 1st World War'world war one, souvenir, ship, rms ceramic -
Otway Districts Historical Society
Certificate, McLaren & Co. Pty. Ltd, World War II Presentation Certificate, 21 June 1946
The President, R.M. Whelan, Councillors, signed by G.J. Adams, the Shire Secretary, T.J. Fry, and ratepayers of the Shire of Otway presented a certificate to Gilbert J. Simmonds of Wyelangta on 21 June 1946 in appreciation of his duty in the services during World War II.Presentation Certificate to Gilbert J. Simmons of Wyelangta by the President, Councillors and ratepayers of the Shire of Otway in appeciation of his service during World War II. Dated 21 June 1946.certificate; otway; president; r.m. whelan; g.j. adams; shire secretary; t.j. fry; gilbert j. simmons; wyelangta; -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Mitcham War Memorial, 1/06/2003 12:00:00 AM
Coloured photograph of Mitcham War Memorial in Halliday Park, Mitcham Road, Mitcham. Part of the description of Blackburn & Mitcham War Memorials prepared by Ted Arrowsmith for inclusion in War Memorials of Australia Data base. See ND4383.war memorials, halliday park, mitcham, arrowsmith, ted, war memorials in australia database -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Blackburn War Memorial, 1/06/2003 12:00:00 AM
Coloured photograph of Blackburn War Memorial in Morton Park, Centre Road, Blackburn. Part of the description of Blackburn & Mitcham War Memorials prepared by Ted Arrowsmith for inclusion in War Memorials of Australia data base. See ND4383war memorial, blackburn, morton park blackburn, arrowsmith, ted, war memorials in australia database, draeger c.n., farrelly m., geal a., geal g., gurdon e., hurter e.c.t., lawson a.j., mills t., oêhara r.j, pither f.h., rolfe l.f.w., sheenan, a. c., smith e.r., scott r., stockfield g.r., stockfield f.h, welch e.w., youlden c., cooper grev., cox f.b., dalley john power, gregson f., johnson w.g., mills t.g., maxfield, c. g., newman j.e., reddick n.a., ryder e.v., wells g.s., stirling d.h. -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Blackburn War Memorial, 1/06/2003 12:00:00 AM
Coloured photograph of Blackburn War Memorial in MOrton Park, Centre Road, Blackburn. Part of description of Blackburn and Mitcham War Memorials prepared by Ted Arrowsmith for inclusion on War Memorials of Australia data base. see ND4383war memorials, morton park, blackburn, arrowsmith, ted, war memorials in australia database -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Blackburn War Memorial, 1/06/2003 12:00:00 AM
Coloured photograph of detail of Blackburn War Memorial in Morton Park, Central Road, Blackburn. Part of description of Blackburn & Mitcham War Memorials prepared by Ted Arrowsmith for inclusion in War Memorials of Australia database. See ND4383war memorials, morton park, blackburn, arrowsmith, ted, war memorials in australia database