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WHS Framed Certificate
... Wangaratta High School 17-49 Edwards Street Wangaratta high ...White certificate in a black, grey and gold frame featuring in image of a framed painting of a teacher pointing to a blackboard with $10,000 written on it and two small logos at the bottom of the page. Black text below reads:Congratulations as our winner of The Age Best of Education. You now have a $10,000 grant for your school/ -
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OC Signed Reunion Tablecloth, 2006
... Wangaratta High School 17-49 Edwards Street Wangaratta high ...Large white rectangular fabric tablecloth with signatures of 2006 graduate studentsSignatures of 2006 graduate students -
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OC Signed VCE banner, 1999
... Wangaratta High School 17-49 Edwards Street Wangaratta high ...White rectangular fabric banner with V.C.E. '99 painted in the centre in black paint V.C.E. '99 -
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WHS Wooden Pencil case, Circa 1915
... Wangaratta High School 17-49 Edwards Street Wangaratta high ...Rectangular wooden pencil case with an assortment of wooden nib pens, slate pencils, metal protractors, sharpeners and other and stationary inside. Pencil case has metal hooks to latch closed and lid has faded lettering making out Approved Photographic colours.Approved Photographic colours -
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WHS Inkwells, Circa 1916
... Wangaratta High School 17-49 Edwards Street Wangaratta high ...One rectangular glass inkwell, one circular white ceramic inkwell, one round metal inkwell with hinged lid and holes for six pens, and two wooden nib pens. -
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The British War Medal 1914-1918
... Wangaratta High School 17-49 Edwards Street Wangaratta high ...Established on 26th July 1919 this war medal was colloquially known as 'Squeak'. The medal was awarded to officers of the British and Imperial Forces who either entered a theatre of war or entered service overseas between 5th August 1914 and 11th November 1918. Approximately 6.5 million British War Medals were issued. Approximately 6.4 million of these were the silver versions of this medal. The front of the medal depicts the head of George V. The recipient's service number, rank, name and unit was usually impressed on the rim.Silver medallion with the front depicting the head of King George V and the back depicting a man on a horse on the top side. Has an orange, blue, black and white striped ribbon.Front: GEORIVS V BRITT. OMN REX ET IND. IMP. Back: 1914-1918 Rim: 3294 PTE C. F. WILLCOX. 8 BN. A.I.F. -
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The Allied Victory Medal, 1919
... Wangaratta High School 17-49 Edwards Street Wangaratta high ...The medal is colloquially known as 'Wilfred' within the armed forces. It was decided at the end of WWI that each of the allies should each issue their own bronze victory medal with a similar design, similar equivalent wording and identical ribbon. The British medal was designed by W. McMillan. The front depicts a winged classical figure representing victory. Approximately 5.7 million victory medals were issued, making it more exclusive than the British War Medal. The recipient's service number, rank, name and unit was impressed on the rim.Gold coloured Bronze medal depicting a winged figure of victory on the front and the words THE GREAT WAR FOR CIVILISATION 1919-1919 surrounded by a laurel wreath. The medal has a double rainbow ribbon.front: W. Mc M back: THE GREAT WAR FOR CIVILISATION 1919-1919 rim: 3294 PTE. C. F. WILLCOX 3N. A.I.F. -
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Dead Man's Penny, 1919
... Wangaratta High School 17-49 Edwards Street Wangaratta high ...A commemorative medal given to the next of kin to a deceased soldier in WWI. Colloquially known as a dead man's penny. Pte. Christopher F. Willcox was killed in the fist battle of the Somme in France on the 28th of July 1916 aged 21.Round metal single sided plaque depicting a helmeted man holding laurel wreath and a trident standing in front of a lion. Also includes the scroll with a coat of arms and a commemorative letter.HE DIED FOR FREEDOM AND HONOUR CHRISTOPHER FRANKLIN WILCOX -
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Commemeration Certificate, 1916
... Wangaratta High School 17-49 Edwards Street Wangaratta high ...3 pages. First page has an image of a bouquet of flowers and the words 'in loving memory' , the second page depicts the crossed Australian and New Zealand flags C. F. Willcox's death date and his age, as well as a poem. The third page includes three quotes.IN LOVING MEMORY OF C. F. WILLCOX WHO GAVE HIS LIFE FOR THE EMPIRE IN FRANCE. JULY 28, 1916, AGED 21 YEARS He gave his life for his Country, For honor, faith and right: With us his memory ever lives, He fought a noble fight. 'Midst the roaring of the battle. And the rain of shot and shell, Fighting for Home and Country He like a hero fell. "To live in hearts we leave behind is not to die" -
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WHS Charlie Grossman Photos, 1911
... Wangaratta High School 17-49 Edwards Street Wangaratta high ...Two sepia photographs of Charlie Grossman with his wife Mrs. Grossman -
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Woodwork Drawing Book and Shapes, 1911
... Wangaratta High School 17-49 Edwards Street Wangaratta high ...Charles Grossman's green 1911 woodwork drawing books and two final wooden shapes -
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WHS trophy, 1936-1938
... Wangaratta High School 17-49 Edwards Street Wangaratta high ...Golden Intermediate Athletics Champion 1936 trophy and silver Senior Athletics Champion 1938 trophyWHS intermediate athletics champion Douglas Ferguson 1936 WHS senior athletics champion Douglas Ferguson 1938 -
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British Commonwealth Army Helmet, 1916-1961
... Wangaratta High School 17-49 Edwards Street Wangaratta high ...Colloquially called the 'Tin Hat' this helmet was designed by John L Brodie in response to the French helmets. It was easilly pressed from a single sheet of steel and saw service with all British Empire/Commonwealth Forces. Even the American Expeditionary Force (AEF) of World War I succumbed to its charms, and it also featured in early United States battles with Japan in the Pacific during World War II.Khaki steel helmet with brown leather straps -
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H.M.A.S.-RAN first four books, 'H.M.A.S.',' H.M.A.S. Mk. II',' H.M.A.S. Mk. III' and 'Khaki AND Green', 1940-1943
... Wangaratta High School 17-49 Edwards Street Wangaratta high ...Four Books. H.M.A.S. shows a soldier in winter uniform holding binoculars with a snowy mountain and the white ensign flag (flown by the British royal navy). H.M.A.S. Mk. II shows the White Ensign flag on a red and blue background. H.M.A.S. Mk.III is an anchor symbol with the motto 'fear god honour the king' on a plain blue background and Khaki and Green is a half khaki and half green book with the title in the centre and the Australian Army symbol in the top left corner.H.M.A.S. Mk. II: The R.A.N's Second book H.M.A.S. Mk. III:The R.A.N's Third book Khaki and Green: With The Australian Army at home and overseas -
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Rats of Tobruk Association Shield, 1945
... Wangaratta High School 17-49 Edwards Street Wangaratta high ...The Rats of Tobruk Association, Inc, Victoria was formed in September, 1945. The Association was open for those Servicemen who had Served at, and during, the Longest Siege in British Military History - the Siege of Tobruk - 240 Days, between April10th and December 10th 1941 in WW2 and who were fortunate enough to return to Australia at the end of hostilities. Of approximately 14,000 Australians involved in the Siege of Tobruk, 559 were KIA, 2450 were WIA and 941 became a POW. Brown wooden lacquered shield with the Rats of Tobruk Association symbol (brown rat on gold circle with white ad gold scrolls surrounding with the name of the association printed upon) overlaying a yellow T below a crown. Below the symbol is the motto 'no surrender'.THE RATS OF TOBRUK ASSOCIATION NO SURRENDER -
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2nd/24th Batallion Shield, 1945
... Wangaratta High School 17-49 Edwards Street Wangaratta high ...In July 1940 the 2/24th Battalion was formed. They set off from Caulfield for the still-being-built Bonegilla camp, stopping off at Wangaratta where they camped at the showgrounds. They were welcomed with open arms by the local community as they rapidly built up their numbers. The people of Wangaratta adopted the Battalion and they became known as ‘Wangaratta’s Own’. Presented with a 14 foot pennant the Battalion marched through the streets of Wangaratta on 27 September 1940 on the way to Bonegilla. Training continued in Bonegilla until the soldiers sailed on HMT Strathmore for the Middle East on 16 November. The Battalion was eventually attached to the 9th Australian Division, one of the most famous army fighting formations in World War 2. They served in Tobruk (1941) Tel el Eisa (1942), El Alemain (1942), New Guinea (1943) and Tarakan (1945).During the Tobruk siege the 9th Division was called the ‘The Rats of Tobruk’ by William Joyce, the German propagandist. The 2/24th Battalion suffered more casualties than any other 2nd AIF Battalion – 360 killed and 900 wounded. Brown lacquered wood shield with a silver metal 2/24 symbol on it.2/24 AUSTRALIAN INFANTRY BATALLION TOBRUK . THE SALIENT . TEL EL EISA . EL ALAMEIN . LAE . NADZAB . WAREO . TARAKAN I HOLD FAST -
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Victorian Mounted Rifles Shield, 1901
... Wangaratta High School 17-49 Edwards Street Wangaratta high ...Formed in 1885, Victorian Mounted Rifles companies were recruited in rural centres, including Wangaratta. Members of country rifle clubs formed a significant component. They were semi-professional: only a small allowance was paid to members. Mounted Riflemen were required to provide their own mount. Not to be confused with similarly named contingents to the Boer War. Part of the Victorian Colonial Military Forces - the umbrella term for organized Victorian (non-British) pre-colonial military activity. Red stained and lacquered wood shield with a silver metal Victoria mounted rifles symbol in the centre.VICTORIA MOUNTED RIFLES -
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Mervyn 'Banjo' Harris certificate of Discharge, 1944
... Wangaratta High School 17-49 Edwards Street Wangaratta high ...Mervyn 'Banjo' Harris (born 4/3/1914) was the eldest son of Walter 'Bob' and Zillah Harris of Bendigo. He enlisted in the C.M.F. 8th L.H. February 1937. No V22764. He enlisted in the A.I.F. 7th January 1941 when the 8th light horse disbanded. He was then posted to he 143 P.O.W. camp Murchison. He was made a Sgt. at Geelong.Paper Certificate with Australian military forces logo and some slight ageing evident. Reads: Australian Military forces Certificate of Discharge certificate no. 66757 This is to certify that v22764 Sgt Mervyn Sylvester Walter Harris- 6 Aust. Aux. House fnanopant cay who enlisted for the C.M.F on the 25th day of Nov 1939 and who served on continuous full time war service in the Citizen Military Forces for a total effective period of nine hundred and fifty four days which included active service in Australia for 748 days outside Australia for [0] days is discharged from the Citizen military Forces during that service or by virtue of that service the soldier was awarded or became eligible for [no] medals and decorations [no] war badge. this discharge takes effect on and from the first day of may one thousand nine hundred and forty four. [signitures]Australian Military forces Certificate of Discharge certificate no. 66757 This is to certify that v22764 Sgt Mervyn Sylvester Walter Harris- 6 Aust. Aux. House fnanopant cay who enlisted for the C.M.F on the 25th day of Nov 1939 and who served on continuous full time war service in the Citizen Military Forces for a total effective period of nine hundred and fifty four days which included active service in Australia for 748 days outside Australia for [0] days is discharged from the Citizen military Forces during that service or by virtue of that service the soldier was awarded or became eligible for [no] medals and decorations [no] war badge. this discharge takes effect on and from the first day of may one thousand nine hundred and forty four. [signitures -
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Mervyn 'Banjo' Harris Hat Plume, 1944
... Wangaratta High School 17-49 Edwards Street Wangaratta high ...Colloquially called 'Kangaroo Feathers'A bunch of light brown feathers glued to a hessian square used as a hat plume in the Australian Light Horse regiment. -
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WWII replica Two-up Sets
... Wangaratta High School 17-49 Edwards Street Wangaratta high ...Two-up was a betting game played by soldiers in WWI and is played on Anzac days to commemorate the sacrifices made by Australian soldiers in the war effort.Two sets of two pennies. One set has a black leather case for the coins and the other has a brown wooden kip and rules sheet -
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Memorial Framed Photograph, 1942
... Wangaratta High School 17-49 Edwards Street Wangaratta high ...Photograph of Sgt. Pilot Ed. FrancisSgt. Pilot Ed. Francis Killed in action Aug. 19th 1942 -
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Memorial Framed Photograph, 1943
... Wangaratta High School 17-49 Edwards Street Wangaratta high ...Photograph of Sapper Keith AllenSapper Keith Allen Killed in Action in 1943 JAVA member of 2/2nd Pioneer Batallion -
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Memorial Framed Photograph, 1942
... Wangaratta High School 17-49 Edwards Street Wangaratta high ...Photograph of Neil W. ReidFlying officer Neil W. Reid died in flying accident South Africa 5th Nov 1942 -
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Memorial Framed Photograph, Circa 1943
... Wangaratta High School 17-49 Edwards Street Wangaratta high ...Photograph of W. EmeryFlying officer W. Emery killed in action -
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Memorial Framed Photograph, 1944
... Wangaratta High School 17-49 Edwards Street Wangaratta high ...Photograph of Alan R. WebsterFlying Officer Alan R. Webster Killed in Action Western Island Hiost May 1944 -
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Memorial Framed Photograph, 1944
... Wangaratta High School 17-49 Edwards Street Wangaratta high ...Photograph of Alan W, FrancisFlying Offr. Alan W. Francis KILLED IN RAID OVER GERMANY 18th Nov. 1944 -
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Memorial Framed Photograph, 1945
... Wangaratta High School 17-49 Edwards Street Wangaratta high ...Photograph of Geoffrey D. MummeryFlying Offr. Geoffrey D. Mummery KILLED IN RAID OVER HAMBURG 7th March 1945 -
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Memorial Framed Photograph, 1945
... Wangaratta High School 17-49 Edwards Street Wangaratta high ...Photograph of Russell JackPilot Officer (RAAF) Russell Jack Killed in Action Burma. 21st April 1945 -
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Memorial Framed Photograph, 1944
... Wangaratta High School 17-49 Edwards Street Wangaratta high ...Photograph of Donald S. LadeFlying Offr. Donald S. Lade KILLED IN RAID OVER GERMANY 12th Sept. 1944 -
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D.S. Lade Commemorative Certificate, 1945
... Wangaratta High School 17-49 Edwards Street Wangaratta high ...Framed commemorative scroll with the royal coat of arms of the United Kingdom in the top centre, followed by text.This scroll commemorates flying Officer D. S. Lade Royal Australian Air Force held in honour as one who served King and Country in the world war of 1939-1945 and gave his life to save mankind from tyranny. May his sacrifice help to bring the peace and freedom for which he died.