The photos were in a collection of cards, photos relating to “Lena” RICHARDSON from Bendigo. Refer Cat No 3996P for “Lena’s details. refer Cat No 4004.9 for letters from the two GEORGE’S. (.1) Postcard photo, B & W showing a soldier standing hands behind back wearing a peak hat, clear background. (.2) Photo, B & W, portrait of a soldier in slouch hat, background is clear off white. (.3) Postcard photo, B & W showing a soldier standing at ease wearing a forage cap, studio background. (.1) On the front in black pen, “G RICHARDSON”. On the rear in black pen “10th Feb 1915, To Lena from George with best wishes and love”. (.2) On the front signed “Yours sincerely George” On the rear written in pen a lot later “George HARGREAVES”. (.3) On rear in pen written later “George HARGREAVES Died”photographs, ww1

The Wars best photographs - Pictorial Masterpieces of the greatest struggle the world has knownHard cover cardboard red buckram, dark red print on the spine, 205 pages, slightly glossy white with B & W photographs of WW2.photographs, pictorial, ww2

.1) Garments described in the book are for “Sick and wounded soldiers”. Index covers, socks, scarfs, cap, cardigans, gloves, mittens, pullovers etc..1) Australian Red Cross Society Victorian Division Knitting Book. 23 pages, soft cover with black print, white pages, stapled together. .2) Patrons Service Woolies, on duty with the services. Soft cover, 35 pages, black print on front, illustrated B & W photographs of knitwear, held by a clip. .3) Facsimile copy of pages 25 - 29 of .2) stapled at top left corner.knitting, woolies, garments

Facsimile booklets are a proof printing, as well as written correction fluid has also been used..1) & .2) Cover, clear plastic with threaded binding over the title page, red boarder on white background, black print on front with coloured photo of the Societies registration certificate on the front. In colour on the back “Welcome Back” poster with yellow border, 47 pages, white pages, illustrated in colour and B & W , complete history of the unit, members and events from inaugural certificate to 2014. .1) Handwritten in blue, black and red ink numerous corrections throughout.red cross, kennington sub branch, 100 years

The Royal Australian Navy 1939 - 1945 /Australians in the “Pacific War”Cardboard soft cover, white and gold print on the front and spine. Black glossy background with B & W print of “HMAS Australia” , rear has a print of a crew member “HMAS Arunta”, 112 pages, B & W photos and illustrations and one coloured map, back and front fly leaf with illustrations, B & W and sepia tone photos.royal australian navy, pacific war, book

The booklet was published for “Coles Stores” Australia wide.The front cover shows in B & W drawings of the 3 Forces, inside is 15 pages in black print on white paper of instructions for knitting garments deemed most suitable for the Armed Forces as per the front cover.On the back of page 15 is a 7 inch ruler marking for measurement.coles, knitting

Manual, Military, heavy cardboard cover with orange woven cotton cover pasted on. manual is in 4 sections, 16 pink pages of Military books published by Authority, 18 white pages of contents, 265 white pages of training manual and last 7 pink pages of Military books published. All pages have black print and illustrations.Gold print on Spine “Infantry Training 1914” , In black ink page 3 “W Polkinghorne”, in black printed edge of book, “W Polkinghorne C B.H.S.”infantry training 1914, military, manuals

The story of Australian Nurses after the Fall of Singapore, February 1942, an account of the fate of every Nurse who boarded the Coastal Freighter “Vyner Brooke”, the nurses service, ill fated evacuation and their courage, compassion, ingenuity and fortitude in the unthinkable events that followed.Book, soft cover, cardboard, red and black print on front, spine and back, front cover has a photo of three Nurses in uniform in red, white and grey, 360 pages, plain white paper, illustrated B & W and colour photographs.books, nurses ww2, biography, pow’s, japan

Biography, the exceptional life of Wilma Oram Young AM, an Australian Nurse, a captive of the Japanese during WW2. After the War following her return to Australia she was inspired to help her fellow ex POW’s and war veterans through her tireless work with the RSL. Wilma Oram enlisted 0n 12.3 1941 age 24 years VFX58783 in the AANS, embarked for Singapore 2.9.1941, evacuated from Singapore on 12.2.1942 on the Vyner Brooke which was then sunk by the Japanese of Banka Island, they made it to shore on Banka Isl and taken POW for the duration of the War and finally arrived home in Australia on 24.10.1945.Soft cover cardboard, black, white and gold print on front, spine and back, front cover has a collage of B & W photographs of Nurse Wilma Oram Young AM, red, black and gold background colours, 328 pages, white paper, illustrated with B & W photographs.books, biography, nurses, pow’s, ww2

This card was one of four items given to every family of a deceased soldier of the British Commonwealth. Families received a memorial plaque, a message from the King, a memorial scroll and a "Where Australians Lie" card and grave photograph or a booklet if the deceased has no known grave. This "Where Australians Lie" card was sent to the brother of Pte W. Williams No. 1442, 2nd Battalion AIF, who was killed on Gallipoli on 29th August 1915, aged 24. Walter enlisted age 23 No 1442 on 27.11.1914 in 2nd reinforcements 2nd Bn AIF, embarked for Egypt 11.2.1915, transferred to Stretcher Bearers 8.4.1915, hospital 9.6.1915 with twisted instep, rejoin unit Gallipoli 13.7.1915, KIA 29.8.1915. Refer also for photo, medals, other Cat No’s 1859P & 1860Folded four page light purple coloured card. Front features an embossed Rising Sun Badge, a title (Australian Imperial Force) and a two line border, all in purple. Inside on the left hand side is a pro forma in purple lettering with spaces for handwritten details. The right hand side features a black and white photograph of a grave marked with a cross with metal name plaques attached. Four crosses feature in the background. The photograph is bordered by a purple line. On the back page is a pro forma in purple lettering with spaces for handwritten details.Handwritten in black ink on inside left page, "WILLIAMS W. 1442 Private 2nd Battalion Browns Dip Cemetery Plot 2. Row. C. Grave 2 Port Chanak Gallipoli 3 copies". HAndwritten in black ink on back, 'Brother Mr S. T. Williams Australia".memorabilia, grave photographs, memorial cards, service record

Item is re Pte W. Williams No 1442 2nd Bn AIF. Refer Cat No 4342P for his service details also Cat No 1859P for medals and photo.Black and white photo on photographic paper of a cross on a grave in foreground, background shows a partial cross and bushes.On back of photograph hand written in black ink, “Walter, grave killed 29th/15”photographs, graves, ww1

The book describes the siege and battles of “Ladysmith” during the South African campaign, with a full appreciation of the patriotism and pride of race which has made Australia a fighting unit in the British Empire.Hard cover, buckram, mid blue colour, gold print on front and spine, illustrated with red, white, blue flag on front and two flags on spine, end papers and fly leaf black coloured paper, 303 pages plain white , illustrated B &W illustrations and diagrams.Handwritten on front fly leaf in black ink, “ To Bev, wishing Reece a merry Christmas, happy new year,..............” words illegible.books, military, boer war, ladysmith

The story of Japanese Prisoners of War by Rohan Rivett “War Correspondent, POW on the Burma Siam Railway”Hard cover, buckram, dark fawn colour, blue print on spine, red print symbol on front cover, 400 pages, plain off white, illustrated B & W, colour and maps.Front fly leaf, hand written in grey lead pencil, “8a A.E. Lockwood 12/6”. Front end paper bottom right, book shop label in blue print intelligible.books, military history, pow’s

The text in the book has been wholly written by serving members of the Australian Army scattered over the Commonwealth and in those places Australians are called apon to serve.Hard cover, buckram Kahki colour with light green print on front and spine, fly leaf and end papers,, illustrated khaki and white print and military equipment drawings, 204 pages plain of white paper, illustrated colour, B & W photographs, art work, line drawings and maps.books, military history, ww2

Book dedication, “Dedicated to the men and women of Victoria’s central Gold Fields who served and made the supreme sacrifice in our name”.1) .2) Books, soft cover, cardboard, white print on front and spine, front cover illustrated sepia tone photo of a soldier in uniform, back cover illustrated sepia tone photo of Soldiers marching with crowd of spectators, 73 pages, plain white, illustrated B & W and sepia photographs.On title page adhesive sticker printed in red ink, “Central Goldfields/Art gallery”, hand written in black, “With Compliments”books military, history, ww1 biography

.2) .3) Newspaper pages, “Roll call/sunk November 19 1941, The Sydneys 645 crew, listed in full below have never been forgotten”. .4) - .6) Copy of record of Service for ALFRED WILLIAM POTTER. .7) - .10) Copy of submission forms for the HMAS Sydney Memorial re ALFRED WILLIAM POTTER..1) Poster, black, blue and white print, background B & W photograph of the crew aboard HMAS Sydney. .2) .3) Newspaper, paper, black print on off white background. .4) .10) Facsimile, paper, black print on white paper.posters, hmas sydney, herald sun

Much of the material contained in this book was collected in October 1975 and first appeared in a special supplement which was issued by the Castlemaine Mail to mark International Women’s yearBooklet, soft cover lightweight cardboard, black print front and back on purple background, illustrated with three oval black photos on front, 56 pages, plain white, illustrated B & W photographs.booklets, history, castlemaine women, biography

Biography from the diary of “Walter Edmund Leadly” 1st Battalion 2nd Corps of the Canterbury Regiment of New Zealand.Book, soft cover cardboard, purple print on front cover, cream print on spine and back, front has illustrated sepia tone photo of three soldiers with Signallers equipment on cream background, rear cover brown background, 60 pages, plain white illustrated with B & W photographs.books military, history, biography, ww1

Item relates to S W ROSS VX78589, refer Cat No 3147 for his service details.RSL Membership badge. Shaped similar to a shield with scalloped top left & right corners. In the centre is a round section of dark blue enamel. In the circle in brown are 3 marching figures. The outer sides of badge are white enamel. A red banner under the marching figures has illegible writing. There is a crown at the top with the number 89 on it meaning a financial member in 1989.Rear of badge stamped: "10185". "Property of League". "E G LEE MELB"societies-service clubs, numismatics-badges, military history, rsl

The ..... Red & White Diamond ...... The official history of the 24th Battalion Australian Imperial Force.Hard cover paper glued to cardboard, dark grey colour. Dark blue print on front & spine (broken off). 340 pages, cut, plain, beige coloured. Illustrated, black & white photos & sketch maps. Front fly leaf handwritten in black ink: “July 1-7-1921, J A Rodway, Worker's Club, Mildura” books, military, 24th bn

Shadow image of soldier with pith helmet looking at a war grave with a pouch hewn cross. Soldier is standing on a knoll with ocean & sun setting in background. The Australian flag is on the left draped around a Greek style column. Inside are numerous black & white photos & captions of WWI soldiers. The rear cover has 3 flags & RSSILA Badge with 2 characters.Bottom left in white print: “ANZAC Memorial Day 25TH APRIL 1918”booklet, anzac, 25.4.1918

For Rupert Exon No 408 refer 486P for his service history.Album cover is red & dark gold angled striped pattern. Contains black & white photos of various subjects - The Emben Wreck, parades, churches in Middle East & harbours. Top left on front cover on a white sheet in blue ink: “Donald W Clark Historian” Below in black centre: “Photos & Souvenirs No 408 Trooper Robert T Exon and Trooper G E Exon 9th Light Horse Regiment 1915 - 1918”album, photograph, trooper, light horse

The All Australian Memorial (Victorian Edition) A Historical Record of National Effort During The Great War. Australians Roll of Honour 1914 - 1916, Heroes and Helpers.Hard cardboard cover, dark red buckram, gold print on front & spine. Australian Commonwealth Military Forces badge on front. 158 cut, gold page edges, beige pages. Black / white / sepia photos, drawings, maps & portraits. Many photos mounted on cardboard mounts. Fold out photos & maps. Flyleaf & end papers are dark brown. Dedication page.Dedication page contains a card & printed portrait photo & information on Allan SCHWENNESEN “SCHWENNESEN A W, L-Cpl D Coy; 5th Batt; s. of Henry and Harriet Schwennesen 13 Arthur-St; Bendigo b. at Petersburg, S.Aust Sept 30 1897; educ. Talbot SS; clerk; enl. Bendigo, April 25, 1915 War Service; Gallipoli (Landing Evacuation); France”book, memorial, all australian

12 x Volumes. Hard cardboard covers, red buckram, gold print on spines. Cut, plain, off white pages. Black / white photos, maps & illustrations. .1) Vol 1 The Story of ANZAC (Tenth Edition), 662 pages. .2) Vol 11 The Story of ANZAC (Sixth Edition), 975 pages. .3) Vol III The AIF in France 1916 (Tenth Edition), 1036 pages. .4) Vol IV The AIF in France 1917 (Tenth Edition), 1030 pages. .5) Vol V The AIF in France 1918 (Seventh Edition), 825 pages. .6) Vol VI The AIF in France 1918, 1096 pages. .7) Vol VII Sinai and Palestine (Eighth Edition), 844 pages. .8) Vol VIII Australian Flying Coirpr (Ninth Edition), 493 pages. .9) Vol IX The Royal Australian Navy (Eighth Edition), 649 pages. .10) Vol X The Australians At Rabaul (Eighth Edition), 412 pages. .11) Vol XI Australia During the War (Sixth Edition), 922 pages. .12) Vol XII Photographic Record of The War (Fourteenth Edition), 753 pages, glossy white paper.book, official history ww1, bean

Samuel Davies No 64187. Sam signed Attestation papers on 27.4.1918 age 19 years. The page is stamped at the top “passed Light Horse riding test, volunteered to serve in Eygpt”. Listed as joined on 10.6.1918 in 5th General Service Reinforcements, embarked for Eygpt 14.9.1918, disembarked 14.10.1918, allotted to A.A.S.C 30.10.1918, appointed Driver 1.12.1918, embark for Aust 29.8.1919, discharged from the AIF. A.A.S.C. “Australian Army Service Corp” Sam had 3 older brothers already serving overseas, all came home. On 15.10.1940 Sam signed Mobilization Attestation papers in the CMF No V6868 in 6th Auxillary Horse Transport Coy AASC. His service in the CMF finished on 19.8.1942 then transferred to the 2nd AIF 20.8.1942 No VX101248 until discharge on 12.11.1945Coloured certificate with Australian & Union Jack flags at the top with 2 servicemen in front. Golden wattle around border & a docked ship at the bottom. Tan wooden frame with glass front & white cardboard backing with wire hanging strap. Certificate mounted with a green border.Printed on certificate: BOROUGH OF CLUNES FOR LIBERTY ANZACS FOR JUSTICE Presented to Pte S Davies Dated 25.3.19 Signed by Mayor & Town Clerk Bottom R: Red seal aasc, aif, 2nd aif

Khaki coloured buckram hard cover, no dust cover. 172 pages, black & white photos & illustrations. books-military, photography, illustrations, ack ack

An illustrated history of WWI x 2 two volumes..1) & .2) A two volume set. Maroon buckram hard cover. Titles imprinted on front covers, title on spine in gold lettering. Leather like cream end papers. Illustrated with black & white photos. .1) Pages 1 - 792 all with cut edges. .2) Pages 793 - 1560, 767 pages with cut edges..1) & .2) Stamped on front cover in faded gold: “W A H”books-military, photography, pictorial

Metal frame dark brown, glass front, cardboard backing. Black & white photo of 10 soldiers in uniform, 6 standing, 4 kneeling in front of them. Forming H Coy of 7th Battalion. Photo taken with camp tents in background. Names & district of each soldier listed in insert under photo.Under photo are names & district of each member in photograph: “7th Battalion H Company (WWI)” Back Row: “909 B N EDWARDS (Bendigo), 925 PTE J HEUSTON (White Hills) 906 PTE M DOYLE (Eaglehawk), 894 PTE W D CLIFFORD (Kangaroo Flat) 974 PTE W L TUCKER (Huntly), 969 PTE P SOMERSET (White Hills)” Front Row: “890 PTE D CURRIE (Huntly), 913 PTE V E LIASON (White Hills) 896 PTE W CRISFIELD (Corowa) KIA 18.5.19, 934 C REED (Tragowel)”photography-photographs, frame accessories, glass technology, metalcraft, passchendaele barracks trust

Ballarat School of Mines is a predecessor of Federation UniversityBlack and white photograph of Junior Technical School Tennis Team. Names J. Cox, Mr. Hosie, L. Sutherland, W. Rowe, I McLaughlinballarat school of mines students' magazine committee, junior technical school tennis team, ballarat junior technical school tennis team, j. cox, mr hosie, l. sutherland, w. rowe, i. mclaughlan

Ballarat School of Mines is a predecessor of Federation UniversityBlack and white formal photograph of School of Mines Ballarat Basketball Team 1940. Names P. Martin, L. Halliday, L. Morish, C. Clogan, M. Cartledge, E. Bell, J.Martin, J. Daniel, W. Hender. Two caricatures of June (by Joe W.) and Joyce (by Max Coward)ballarat school of mines students' magazine committee, ballarat school of mines basketball team 1940, school of mines basketball team 1940, j. martin, j. daniel, p. martin, l. halliday, l. morish, c. clogan, m. cartledge, e. bell, w. hender, max coward