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Bendigo Military Museum
Award - MEDALS, MINIATURE, WW1, Aust Army, 1916-1920
Refers to the service of 3483 Pte J.J. COLLINS. Refer to Cat 647P.This is a set of two WW1 medals mounted on a bar. There is a pin at the back to mount the bar on clothing. The medals are; British War Medal 1914-15, Silver in colour. Victory medal 1914-1919, Gold in colour. The actual medals are 18 mm diameter.Around the rims is his engraved name " J.J. Collins".medals, ww1 -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Postcard - ACC LOCK COLLECTION: BAILLEUL - RUE DE LILLE AFTER FIRST GERMAN BOMBARDMENT, POSTCARD, 1914-1918
Postcard, WW1, B&W image of damaged buildings facing the Rue de Lille at Bailleul, after the first German bombardment.postcard, postcard, ww1, france, bailleul, ruins, rue de lille -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Postcard - ACC LOCK COLLECTION: LA BOISELLE - THE MINE CRATER NEAR THE POZIERES ROAD, POSTCARD, BRITISH MADE, 1914-1918
Postcard, WW1, B&W image of a mine crater at Boiselle near the Pozieres Road. Timbers and a figure in front of a tunnel openingpostcard, postcard, ww1, france, la boiselle, mine crater, pozieres -
Bendigo Military Museum
Photograph - PHOTOGRAPHS, WW1
Items in the collection of "John Arthur Remington Alexander" No. 2237, AFC, AIF. Refer Cat No 7820 for his service details.1. Sepia photo of WW1 Airman holding a piece of machinery standing in a field being J.A.R. Alexander. 2. Black and white photo of people having a snowfight, possibly at an airfield.airmen, airfield, ww1, john arthur remington alexander -
RSL Victoria - Anzac House Reference Library and Memorabilia Collection
Letters of Reverend Travers Guy Rogers, Aunt of the donor's wife, circa 1916
Copies appear to have been made for the purpose of onforwarding to the sister of T. Guy Rogers, with the copying possibly done while Rogers was on leave in England.Hardcover notebook with brown paper cover. Contain copies of letters and part of diary of T. Guy Rogers (Chaplain with the WW1 British Expeditionary Force and Vicar of St Johns, Reading).ww1, letters, travers guy rogers, leslie trevascus -
Bendigo Military Museum
Photograph - BATTALION, ARMY, WW1, c.1917
Refer Cat No. 890P for "H.B. Fields" service details.Photograph - black and white group panorama on photographic paper, of a Battalion in WW1. Photograph mounted on light brown colour cardboard. Two white colour paper labels on back of mount.Labels on backs of photograph mount, handwritten information - black ink pen. Left - "Large photo mounted on card/ Believed to be the 25th Rfts/ 14th Bn, taken at Broadmeadows in 1917". Right - "Members of 25/14th/ H.B. Field 7596/ N.McL. Young 7595".photographs, ww1, 14th battalion, h.b. fields -
Geelong Cycling Club
WW1 Honor Roll, Circa 1918
A chronicle of G.W.C.C. members who joined the Armed Forces for the 1914-1918 War (WW1) noting those who paid the ultimate sacrifice.This honour board signifies the high esteem in which the community held for those soldiers who joined the armed forces during WW1. The large list of names from this relatively small cycling club indicates the huge sacrifice all communities made during this time of war. It is a statement of patriotism, service and sacrifice.Large 3 piece hardwood dark stained timber Honour Board. Names of GWCC members who served in WW1 depicted in gold lettering. Those killed noted. Artwork includes national animal symbols of Emu and a Kangaroo and a Floral Emblem of Wattle Sprigs."Honor Roll/1914-1918 Geelong West Cycling Club/A Thomson/B Thomson/Kld GThomson/JA Smith/Joe Smith/K McCauley/F Cornish/P Lunnon/JW Grundell/H Foote/J McCann/H Toyne/Kld B Hargraves/Kld EA Simmons/Kld G Ross/J Clarke/L W Hansford/N Bowler/Kld J Love/B Lorimore/Kld J Black/C Smith/J Hobbs/Kld E Culliver/Kld G Brequet/Kld P Grundell/J Thomson/P Moir/T Pescud/H H Pescud/M Reynolds/M Foote/C Belperroud/E Cornish/F Fanning/H Mansell/F Hotchin/A Ives/C Grayland/Kld E Bartlett/Kld J Howlett/S Knight/W Shields"geelong cycling club; geelong west cycling club; g.w.c.c; ww1; honor roll; 1914-1918; a thomson; b thomson; g thomson; j a smith; joe smith; k mccauley; f cornish; p lunnon; jw grundell; h foote; j mccann; h toyne; b hargraves; e a simmons; g ross; j clarke; l w hansford; n bowler; j love; b lorimore; j black; c smith; j hobbs; e culliver; g brequet; p grundell; j thomson; p moir; t pescud; h h pescud; m reynolds; m foote; c belperroud; e cornish; f fanning; h mansell;; f hotchin; a ives; c grayland; e bartlett; j howlett; s knight; w shields; -
Kyneton RSL Sub Branch
Soldier’s canteen
Standard issue to soldiers serving in WW1.This canteen was carried by Laurence Stoneman’s great uncle during his service, WW1.Lidded metal water container, covered in felt faded fabric. Leather shoulder strap broken. Lid removed is a small cup with ring handle. Leather around canteen intact. Lid looped through leather strap. There are no markings or inscriptions visible.ww1, canteen, water bottle -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Soldiers’ Memorial World War 1 in Main Street in front of the Stawell Guest House
Soldiers’ Memorial WW1 with the Stawell Guest House (Coffee Palace formerly Castlemaine Hotel) and roof of weighbridge in the background. The photo is a copy of the original owned by Mrs. Gwen Reeve. Black and white photograph of the WW1 Soldiers Memorial with a large floral wreath at the base. The photo shows the gate and fence Infront of the memorial. The Stawell Guest House also called the Coffee Palace and roof of the Weighbridge can be seen in the background. c.1935stawell ww1 -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Postcard - ACC LOCK COLLECTION: GUN PARK OF CAPTURED GERMAN GUNS, LONGEAU NEAR AMIENS, POSTCARD, 1914-1918
Postcard, WW1, B&W image of a group of captured German guns in a field at Longeau near Amiens. A large building in background. Copy A 38postcard, postcard, ww1, german guns, longeau, amiens -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Postcard - ACC LOCK COLLECTION : LANDSCAPE BETWEEN CORBIE AND DAOURS, POSTCARD, 1914-1918
Postcard, WW1, B&W image of a landscape between Corbie and Daours. Hillside with a dam in foreground with what is probably a pump shed. Copy G17postcard, ww1, corbie, daours, france, dam -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Postcard - ACC LOCK COLLECTION: NEUVE EGLISE, POSTCARD, 1914-1918
Postcard, WW1, B&W image of the ruined church at Neuve (Neuve Eglise). Published by J.M.Hamilton & Coy. Sydney, Australia Copy AZ 8postcard, postcard, ww1, neuve, france eglise, church -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Postcard - ACC LOCK COLLECTION: ARMENTIERES AFTER GERMAN OFFENSIVE, STREET TO THE STATION, POSTCARD, 1914-1918
Postcard, WW1, B&W image of damaged buildings along the street leading to the railway station in Armentieres. Rubble on both sides of street. Copy Y 2postcard, postcard, ww1, france, armentieres -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Postcard - ACC LOCK COLLECTION: POSTCARD BRITISH MADE, 1914-1918
Postcard, WW1, B&W image of damaged buildings mainly on the left of a deserted road. 'Croix du Bac' sign on the wall of the first building. Location not identified.postcard, postcard, ww1, ruins, france -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Photograph - Unframed Photograph, Talma & Co, John "Jack" AMBROSE MM
Unknown WW1 soldier ................. 22/11/2018 ..........due to its poor condition the photograph was removed from its timber frame revealing below the photograph the handwritten words "Jack Ambrose married a girl Chick"..... identified as Ethel Maud CHICK Soldier identified as John AMBROSE MM 1132 Labourer of Carboor who served on the western front in France during the First World War. Joined 19/2/1916 aged 23 years and 4 months Born and enlisted at Wangaratta Embarked on 3/6/1916 on HMAT Persic. Served with 5/37Battalions. Wounded on 3 occasions, returning to Australia on 27/7/1919. Next of Kin - Edward Henry PAYNE (Cousin) of Carboor. Jack and Edward were both cousins to Sir Edward "Weary" Dunlop.By identifying this originally unknown soldier to be John "Jack" AMBROSE has revealed links to the children of Edward Samuel PAYNE and his wife Catherine Marie nee WALPOLE. Jack's mother Ida Elizabeth AMBROSE nee PAYNE is the elder sister of Alice Emily Maud DUNLOP nee PAYNE mother of Sir Ernest Edward "Weary" DUNLOP, twin sisters Lily May and Violet Minnie PAYNE who both served as Nurses during the First World War along with youngest brother Alfred Ernest PAYNE 1256. The latter three together with Jack AMBROSE are listed on the Wangaratta and District Victory Roll. Colonel Sir Ernest Edward "Weary" Dunlop, AC, CMG, OBE was born at Wangaratta (12 July 1907 – 2 July 1993) and an Australian Surgeon renowned for his leadership while being held prisoner by the Japanese during the Second World War.Unframed timber mounted photograph of unknown WW1 Soldier - now identified to be John AMBROSE MM 1132 of CarboorBelow photograph handwritten "Jack Ambrose married a girl Chick" Rear Miss S Wright Farm Hill Carboor East via Wangarattajohn ambrose, 5th battalion ww1, carboor, wangaratta, weary dunlop -
Bendigo Military Museum
Booklet - BOOKLET, BIOGRAPHY, ALPHA PRINTING COMPANY, "DINKI DI DIGGERS", 1929
"DINKIE DI DIGGERS/ AT HOME AND ABROAD/ COMPILED BY TWO ONE-LEGGED ANZACS" THIS BOOKLET BIOGRAPHY - FROM THE "FOREWORD". "THE SKETCHES ARE A TRUE PORTRAYAL OF LIFE IN/ THE TRENCHES, STRIPPED OF ALL GLOSS AND GLAMOUR, AND DEPICTS/ THE BRIGHTER AND MORE HUMAN SIDE OF A SOLDIER'S LIFE".Booklet. Cover - heavy guage paper, light brown colour, dark blue print and illustration on front cover. 32 pages - cut, plain, light brown colour. No illustrations. WW1.booklets, biography, ww1, anzacs -
Bendigo Military Museum
Photograph - PHOTOGRAPHS, WW1, c1916-1919
Items in the collection relating to Lt Col Jack Swatton Regt No 4905, refer Cat No 6719.2P for his extensive service records and RSL. Refer to 6683.7P.This is a set of black and white photos showing scenes from WW1. A lot of snow can be seen in most photos. They depict small group of soldiers, civilians, church, cemeteries, trains and farms.passchendaele barracks trust, ww1, france, belgium -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Postcard - ACC LOCK COLLECTION : BUTTE DE WARLENCOURT - POSTCARD, 1914-1918
Postcard, WW1, B&W image of Butte de Warlencourt. Sand and scrub covered hill with 3 crosses and a loan figure on the summit. Wire fence in the foreground. One copy A6postcard, ww1, butte de warlencourt, france -
Bendigo Military Museum
Postcard - POSTCARD, PHOTOGRAPHIC, c.WW1
Letter written by Pte J.P. Vercoe No. 2530, 5th Reinforcement, 60 Batt, 15th Infantry Brigade. AIF Abroad. Part of the Cooper Collection. J.P. Vercoe believed to be in the group photo.Black and white photographic postcard of a group of WW1 Australian soldiers in uniform. Back row standing, middle row seated in chairs and front row sitting on the ground. Handwritten letter on back.Handwritten in black ink on back: Letter from J,P, Vercoe to Ethel dated 19/1/1917.j.p. vercoe, cooper collection, photograph, ww1 -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Functional object - Bit, 1914 - 1918
Used by a working horse in the Great War - WW1 .Iron bar between two iron loops, chain links forming short chain extending from one loop to another.transport, horse, ww1 -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Postcard - ACC LOCK COLLECTION: GUN PARK OF CAPTURED GUNS AT LONGEAU NEAR AMIENS. POSTCARD, 1914-1918
Postcard, WW1, B&W image of a group of captured German guns beside a road at Longeau near Amiens. Copy G 1postcard, postcard, ww1, france, german guns, longeau, amiens -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Postcard - ACC LOCK COLLECTION: LA MOTTE (NEAR WARFUSEE) - THE CHURCH, POSTCARD, 1914-1918
Postcard, WW1, B&W image of the church ruins at La Motte (near Warfusee) after a German offensive. Copy G 28postcard, postcard, ww1, la motte, warfusee, france, church ruins -
Chiltern Athenaeum Trust
WW1 Propaganda Postcard "Remember Miss Edith Cavell"
WW1 October 12, 1915 Miss Edith Cavell, British Nurse Killed in Belgium by a German Firing Squad Propaganda PostcardWW1 1915 Postcard Propaganda British forces Death by Firing Squad of Miss Edith CavellWW1 Propaganda postcard depicting the death of Miss Edith Cavell a British Nurse nursing in Belgium. Sepia coloured card mainly grey and white in colouring. Thin Cardboard type. Depicts a picture of the nurse (Edith Cavell) lying prostate after being killed by a German Firing Squad.Miss Edith Cavell murdered October 12th 1915, and in large capitals emphasizing the word MURDERED. ww1 postcard, miss edith cavell british nurse, killed by german firiing squad october 12, 1915 -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Postcard - ACC LOCK COLLECTION: SEPIA PHOTO OF RUINED BUILDINGS, POSTCARD, CARTE POSTALE, 1914-1918
Postcard, WW1, Sepia photo of some ruined buildings either side of a pathway. Wooden gate in background. Location not known. G47 written in pencil on the back and stamped B148postcard, postcard, ww1, france, ruins -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Postcard - ACC LOCK COLLECTION: NEUVE EGLISE POST CARD, 1914 -1918
WW1 Black and White Post card with image of ruins of a stone church. Two copies. AZ8 and Z 41 One published by J M Hamilton and Coy. Sydney.postcard, postcard, ww1, church ruins, german offensive -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Postcard - ACC LOCK COLLECTION: ARMENTIERES AFTER GERMAN OFFENSIVE. THE CATHEDRAL. POSTCARD, 1914-1918
Postcard, B & W, WW1, Ruins of Armentieres Cathedral after a German offensive. Two copies AZ21 and Y3 Undated AZ21 published byJ.M.Hamilton & Coy. Sydney Australiapostcard, postcard, ww1, armentieres, german offensive -
Chiltern Athenaeum Trust
Letter, Copy of handwritten letter
Ralph Langley served in WW1 and returned home injured.This letter is in Ralph's own handwriting, written on 3/4/1918Copy of handwritten postcard from Ralph Langley to his wife, Nancie . Addressed "My Dearest Wife". Black print on white background.ww1, ralph langley, letter -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Portrait of Fred Rathgeber
Sepia Photograph in WW1 Army uniform. 1914-1918Photograph has white pen markings on hat , collar and shoulder.uniform, military, ww1 -
Ringwood RSL Sub-Branch
Photographs, Collection of photographs
Photos of Wiltshire, London and DurbanPhoto album WW1 -
Ringwood RSL Sub-Branch
Photograph WW1, Aerial photograph
WW1 front line12 L.B. 1592 51B.U.23. 15.10.17.11