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Photograph - PHOTOGRAPH, FRAMED, Post WW2
Possibly belonged to Mrs Lindorph of Nyah.Hand tinted colour head & shoulders photo of 4 unknown WWI soldiers in jackets & head gear. Mounted with light fawn border & cream painted wooden frame with glass front & cardboard backing.Written in pencil on back: “Mrs Lindorph”photograpy - photographs-frame accessories, military history - army -
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Photograph - PHOTOGRAPH, FRAMED WW1, The Burlington, 6.1916
Frank Hepburn HAMILTON MM - No 2153 24th Battalion. Refer Cat No 2354.3P for his service details.Photo, original, brown cardboard backing. Top has oval inset sepia photo portrait of F. H. Hamilton MM. At the bottom is a raised portrait style depiction of a woman.Handwritten: "To Clive, love from Frank, June - 1916"photographs, 24th, mm -
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Certificate - CERTIFICATE, OFFICER WW1, 1) 24.3.1917
Items re David James Wallace HAMILTON No 329 . KIA 7.6.1917. Refer Cat No No 2351.5P for his service details..1) Certificate, cardboard, yellowed, folded re David James HAMILTON being for his appointment to 2nd Lieutenant. Printed in black with black pen writing ornate. Stamped seal on one side. .2) Envelope for .1) Paper yellowed with black print..1) Bottom L: "D J Hamilton Second Lieutenant Land Forces Australian Machine Gun Corps" .2) Printed top centre: "ON HIS MAJESTY'S SERVICE" Printed bottom L: "DEPT OF DEFENCE MELBOURNE" Handwritten centre: "Mrs L Hamilton Royal Hotel Williamstown Vic"certificate, officer -
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Photograph - PHOTOGRAPHS WW2, c.1940 - 1945
.1) Black & white photo of a group of Officers in 1944. .2) Black & white photo of a large group of Soldiers mounted on hard, grey cardboard. .3) Black & white photo of a sporting group mounted on hard, grey cardboard. .4) Black & white photo of a sporting group mounted on hard, grey cardboard..1) At top: "LHQ AASC School No 4 Wing. No 2 AASC ADM OFFICERS COURSE 26 June - 21 July 1944" At bottom: "Names of Officers" .2) Handwritten in white on a board on front of Soldiers, "Puckapunyal 1940 No 2 Echelon 7th Div Supp Coln" .3) Handwritten bottom L: "H J Garrood Photo", Handwritten bottom "R: Frankston" .4) Handwritten bottom L: "H J Garrood Photo", Handwritten bottom "R: Frankston"photographs, aasc -
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Pamphlet - PAMPHLET, THANKSGIVING WW2, 9.5.1945
United Services of Thanksgiving and Remembrance on the Occasion of the Achievement of Victory in Europe. HQ 5AUST DIV (AIF) - 9 MAY 45 Two page plain paper pamphlet with typed wording. Shows National Anthem, prayers, hymns, bible reading, 1 minutes silence, Last Post Reveille. Address was by Snr Chaplain R F Stuart - Burnett (C of E).Handwritten in pen: “At Jacquinot Bay, New Britain”pamphlets, thanksgiving, victory, europe -
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Administrative record - LEAVE PASSES WW2, Government Printer, c.1940 onwards
J.H Hicks, refer cat No 1363 for service details.Two Leave Passes, cream coloured cardboard with black print.Printed in black on front: “Form P/P26 Royal Australian Air Force Leave Pass Leave for the period & destination shown on the inside of this pass is granted to” In red handwriting: “51964 LAC HICKS J H” Printed in black: Whose signature appears on back On back: Unit Stamp to be Impressed hereunder No 2 OPERATIONAL TRAINING UNIT ROYAL AUSTRALIAN AIR FORCE Signature of Airman to whom this Pass is issued LEAVE GRANTED from standdown until 2359 hours daily except Mondayadministrative, leave, raaf -
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Memorabilia - EMBLEM, EMBROIDED, c.1940
Embroidered & painted article with Australian Military Rising Sun emblem at top. Gold thread stitching with coloured paint infills all on black velvet material.Below Rising Sun: "AUSTRALIAN COMMONEALTH MILITARY FORCES, AIF PALESTINE 1940"embroidery, memorabilia, palestine -
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Badge - BADGE, REMEMBER IRAQ, c.2006
In March 2003 military forces of the Coalition of the Willing, including 2,000 men & women of the Australian Defence Force (ADF) invaded Iraq. Since July 2003 working with the interim Iraqi Government, the ADF has continued to contribute to Multinational Force efforts to develop a secure & stable environment in Iraq & assist national recovery programs. In mid Jun 2005 some 1,400 ADF personnel were serving in Iraq.Small enamel badge showing face of a soldier which is attached in the centre of cardboard. Cardboard shows coloured print of children welcoming an Australian soldier.Printed on badge: “Remember Iraq” Printed bottom of cardboard: “Iraqi children welcome an Australian soldier in a small village on the outskirts of As Samawah. Photograph courtesy of Department of Defence” Printed back of cardboard: “Remember Iraq”badge, iraq, 2003 -
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Photograph - PHOTOGRAPHS WW1, c.1915 possibly
.1) Sepia photo of 8 Soldiers in front of a dark grey tent. Mounted on heavy cardboard. .2) Faded sepia photo of 10 Soldiers. Mounted on heavy cardboard..2) “J Colouhoun Photo BROADMEADOWS CAMP 1915 Donald St Prahran”photographs, broadmeadows -
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Photograph - PHOTOGRAPH, WW2, 1944
Helen Nall enlisted in the RAAF No 500602 on 1.11.1944 age 23 years. Discharged with the rank of Sister on 21.4.1946 serving in No 6 RAAF Hospital.Black & white portrait of Helen NALL RAAF Member WWII. Lady is wearing a dark uniform jacket, tie, light shirt with RAAF pattern, broad brimmed hat with light shade badges in front.Rear: “1944 Sister Helen Nall No 500602 RAAF Nursing Service. Rank - Flying Officer. Now Helen MAYOR, 7 Bancroft St Bendigo 3550”photographs, raaf, nursing -
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Badge - BADGE, SOLDIERS FUND, Possibly post WW1
Small round badge with central heart shape, colours are red, green, yellow & gold.In centre: “DISCHARGED SOLDIERS FUND FOR OUR RETURNED SOLDIERS”badge, soldiers fund raising, discharged soldiers -
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Badge - BADGE, PARTIALLY BLINDED SOLDIERS, Post WW1
Metal badge with enamel inserts of navy blue, white & red. "51" on top meaning member in 1951.On front at top: "51" On front: "PARTIALLY BLINDED SOLDIERS ASSOCIATION" Badge No on back: "236" badges, partially blinded, association -
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Card - CHRISTMAS CARD & LETTER WW1, C.1918
HCA Morrison (Henry Charles Alexander No 2684 57th Bn) This is the only person listed as “HCA” 57th Bn. Joe Fawcett, there are two Regimental numbers re, 1643 & 7981..1) Letter dated 28.2.18 to Master Gordon Schilling from Joe Fawcet. .2) Christmas card, folding with ribbon, central logo 57th Bn AIF..1) Handwritten on front: “On Active Service, Master Gordon Schilling "Burswood" Chisholm Street Wangaratta Vic Aust” .2) “From H C A Morrison (57th Battalion AIF) to Silas & Lil 1918”letters, cards, 57th bn -
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Badge - BADGE, 22ND Bn, c.1960
Small badge, AIF Association 1914-1918, 22nd Battalion, round cream with purple edge, with battalion colours in centre, purple over red, “22” in centre representing battalion, & 1960 under battalion colours representing year of membership. Pin on reverse.badges, association, 22nd -
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Award - MEDAL, Post 1945
Robert Joseph TULIP enlisted in the RAAF No 148496 on 12.4.1944 age 28 years. At wars end he re engaged in the Interim Airforce in 1946. He embarked for Japan as part of BCOF on 19.4.1947.He was discharged on 23.3.1949 holding the rank of Flight Rigger Leading Aircraftsman. (LAC). BCOF, British Commonwealth Occupation Force Japan. He would have been entitled to other service medals.War Medal 1939-45 & ribbon with safety pin through.148496 R J TULIP (RAAF)medals, military, history -
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Memorabilia - MENU, XMAS 1918, Pre 25.12.1918
Troops Menu for Christmas Day. Details Breakfast 7.30 am, Dinner 12.00 noon, Tea 5.00 pm. Put on by the YMCA & Christmas parcels from the AIF Comforts Fund. Card is fawn coloured light cardboard with ornate edging, printing in black.Printed at top: “CHRISTMAS DAY 1918 DESERT MOUNTED CORPS REST CAMP PORT SAID, TROOPS MENU”cards, menu, xmas, 1918 -
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Souvenir - NUT & THREAD, BURMA RAILWAY, c.1940 - 1943
This item was souvenired by Brian PATTEN on the Burma Railway when visiting as a tourist.Square steel nut with section of 3/4 inch dia bolt thread. Rusted.railway, souvenir, burma -
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Award - MEDAL, Post 1945
Frederick HAYES enlisted in the 2nd AIF on 28.6.1940 Regt No VX41213 age 30 years. He embarked with the 2/24th Bn on 5.2.1941 and disembarked in the Middle East on 23.3.1941. The unit was soon in Tobruk. He was hospitalised on 27.7.1941 with Otitis Media a serious Ear Infection. he was returned to Australia disembarking on 23.5.1942. He was discharged from the Army on 2.5.1943 holding the rank of CPL in the 2/1st SEC Aust Kit Store. Records show he was entitled to 3 other medals including the Africa Star.Australian Service Medal, court mounted, no rear pin.VX41213 F HAYESmedals, military, history -
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Memorabilia - MEDALLION, PEACE 1919, C. 1919
Round, tarnished silver medallion. Front side shows a figure of a woman with swirling robes standing on a drum. Rear of medal shows a figure of a sailor or soldier standing either side of a plaque that is surrounded by a laurel wreath with a crown on top. Drum has words on it: “Peace 1919” Drum has word under it: “Australia” Smooth plaque section has words: “Victory The Triumph of Liberty and Justice. The Peace of 1919”medallions, peace 1919 -
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Badge - BADGE, SOUTH AFRICA, c.1905-1910
Dark metal badge Maltese Cross shape.Top: "SOUTH AFRICA 1900-02" Centre: "FINSBURY RIFLES" Around centre: "PRO ARIS ET FOCIS" badges, africa -
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Badge - BADGE, RSL AUXILLARY, Swan & Hudson, Possibly post WW1
Round, black enamel, women's auxiliary badge. Gold writing & inset background to national flag. Attached by three links to black enamel bar.On bar: “PRESIDENT, WOMEN'S AUXILIARY RSL”badges, rsl, women’s auxillary -
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Award - MEDAL
British War Medal, dark metal, round with bar at top. King George V on front.On front in latin around outside: GEORGEIVS V BRITT OMN REX ET IND: IMP On back: 1914 - 1918 Around edge: 23179 PTE A HOLLENS, ESSEX Rmedals, military, history -
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Equipment - WATCH & CASE, Possible WW1 era
Believed to be a WWI Nurses or Red Cross watch. There are many variations re online..1) Watch with Roman numerals & Red Cross at top under XII, hinged cover on back. .2) Pink case..2) Inside: “Deniliquin Jewellers”equipment, watch, red cross, nurse -
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Award - MEDALS, Post WW2
These medals are not replicas. Early medals that were issued were not engraved..1) 1939-1945 Star Medal with ribbon, original not engraved. .2) Africa Star Medal with ribbon, original not engraved. .3) War Medal 1939-1945 with ribbon, original not engraved. .4) Under Sec of State for War pamphlet describing medals. .5) Fawn cardboard box to store medals & pamphlet..4) LHS top front in ink: Ted My sincerest wishes & the best of luck and happiness Albert medals, ribbon, containers -
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Badge - BADGE, DEMOBILISED SOLDIERS, Post WW1
Metal badge with blue enamel inserts around the side. Yellow metal crown on centre top.On front: "DEMOBILISED SOLDIERS ASSOCIATION" On back Badge No: "428"badge, demobilised, association -
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Work on paper - DIARIES WW1, Pre WWI
Horace Stanley GIBSON No 1817 4th Div Sig Coy. KIA. Refer Reg No 34.2 for his service details & war diaries. These diaries were found under a house during a clean up..1) & .2) Both diaries relate to Horace Stanley GIBSON No 1817 AIF when he worked on the Vic Railways prior to the War. Entries are in pen & ink re details of work etc. diaries, gibson -
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Postcard - POSTCARDS, SILK WW1, C.WW1
.1) Embroidered postcard. Smaller card inside. Details attached. .2) Embroidered postcard. Smaller card inside. Details attached. .1) Inside: “To Pearl from brother Harry” On smaller card: “Happy Birthday” .2) Embroidered on front: “Souvenir from France” On smaller card: “To my dear sister”cards, postcard, silk -
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Uniform - COLOUR PATCHES, c.1939 - 1945
Items in the collection relateing to Frederick Ernest ADDLEM VX142253. Refer Cat No 432.2 for his service details and 937P..1) & .2) Colour patch, felt, black over red, rectangular shape, grey background, 57-60th Battalion 2nd AIF. .3) Colour patch, felt, brown over red, rectangular shape, grey background, 7th & 2/7th Battalion 2nd AIF. uniform, military, unit -
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Award - SERVICE RIBBONS WW2, Post 1945
Spare set of service ribbons relating to R J TYRER V150812. Refer Cat No 1813.5 for his service details.WWII Service Ribbons: .1) 1939-1945 Star. .2) Pacific Star. .3) War Medal 1939-1945 .4) Australian Service Medal ribbons, service ww2 -
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Postcard - POSTCARDS WW1, 1) 1917; .2) & .3) 1916
.1) Tower Bridge, London. Detailed letter attached. .2) Notre Dame. Detailed letter attached. .3) Embroidered post card, France. Detailed letter attached..1) On rear: “From Hospital London dated 3.8.1917 to Pearl from brother, HR” .2) On rear: “Dated 12.11.1916 to Pearl from brother, Harry” .3) On front embroidered: “All Kind Thoughts. On rear: Dated 28.6.1916 to Pearl from friend, NM”postcards, silk