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Canterbury History Group
Book, Fiona Poulton et al, Boroondara Remembers: Stories of World War I, 2015
This brings to life the stories of the Boroondara residents who were impacted by WWI, both at home and overseas, by evocatively capturing the stories of Boroondara families and individuals whose lives were irreversibly changed by WWI. It follows the Boroondara ANZACs and their passage to war and details life at the time on the Home Front. The publication acts as a lasting legacy and provides a valuable resource for future generations.Includes photographs, notes, bibliography, archival sources and index. 211 pagesnon-fictionThis brings to life the stories of the Boroondara residents who were impacted by WWI, both at home and overseas, by evocatively capturing the stories of Boroondara families and individuals whose lives were irreversibly changed by WWI. It follows the Boroondara ANZACs and their passage to war and details life at the time on the Home Front. The publication acts as a lasting legacy and provides a valuable resource for future generations. world war 1914-1918, boroondara, oral history, personal histories, australian society -
Bendigo Military Museum
Book, Witness to War. Diaries of the Second World War in Europe and the Middle East, 2004
Witness to War - a retelling of the war experience through the private diaries kept by people from all walks of life and from many countries. Hard cover, black colour buckram, gold print on spine. Dust cover gold and black print on front, back and spine, background sepia colour photograph of military scene. Black and white photograph of military personnel and people. End papers - illustrated with diary pages. 720 pages cut plain. Illustrated black and white photographs and maps.On first front title page - hard written black ink "Len Burke" "Donated by Len Burke family" Owners stamp black ink "Len Burke"/ 11/290 St Aidens Road, Bendigo, Vic. 3550 documents-diaries, military history -
Greensborough Historical Society
Postcard, The Burial of two British soldiers on the battlefield, 1919c
One of a series of official war photographs of World War I. The caption on back of card reads "Into this battlefield grave two dead British soldiers have been reverently placed, while the Padre reads the solemn words of the Burial Service".Colour photograph, black and white text on versoDaily Mail Battle Pictures. Official war photographs, Series III No. 23.world war 1 -
Melbourne Legacy
Postcard, World War 1, 1915
Postcards were a common form of souvenirs for soldiers who were travelling around Europe either during World War 1 or just after, before returning to Australia. The link to Legacy is not known but there are many postcards are in the collection.Postcards were a very common form of communication in the first World War. This postcard also records the war for those who didn't have cameras. This type of souvenir would have been familiar to the first Legatees as they had served in World War 1 and many had served at Gallipoli.The postcard's image depicts a field of white canvas tents line the background. Several people can be seen cutting wood in the foreground, standing just behind a wire fence. world war one, souvenir -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Book - A former pilots documented record of operation, takeoff and landing procedures and numerous first hand advice upon many aspects to maintain aircraft control, AD LIB: Flying the B-24 LIBERATOR in World War II, AD LIB: Flying the B-24 LIBERATOR in World War II, 1993
A former pilots documented record of operation, takeoff and landing procedures and numerous first hand advice upon many aspects to maintain aircraft control, AD LIB: Flying the B-24 LIBERATOR in World War IIcover showing b and w photo of in air B-24 bombing operationnon-fictionA former pilots documented record of operation, takeoff and landing procedures and numerous first hand advice upon many aspects to maintain aircraft control, AD LIB: Flying the B-24 LIBERATOR in World War II -
Colac RSL Sub Branch
Medal - 1914-15 Star awarded to J. Bonner Service No: ??, World War 1 Medal and Ribbon. 1914-15 Star (?? 2nd Boer War 190? - 1903?)
Boer War??SignificantBrass Star with Red, white and blue Ribbon attachedFront:- Crown atop a star shaped medal. Wreath surrounding crossed swords and "V" in a circle (Lower point of the star) Rear:- Sut. J. Bonner. 2nd. S.A.M.R. (?? 2nd South Australian Mounted Rifles??)military awards -
Waverley RSL Sub Branch
Post card, Reading War Hospital No. 3 Reading World War I, 1918
See other entries for Henri Claude RoussacPost Card of Staff and Patients at Reading War Hospital No.3 1918. Identified are Sister Clarke (Sister in Charge) centre, on her left is Sister Leadbetter and Right Sister Cobb. Second from right in second row is Staff Sergeant A. S. Woods. Henri Claude Roussac is seated in the front row but which is not known sister leadbetter, sister cobb, sister clarke, staff sergeant a. s. woods., henri claude roussac, wwi, a.i.f., british war hospitale, reading war hospital no. 3 -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Shire of Nillumbik World War One Memorials tour, 10 August 2016, 10 August 2016
As part of a program to acknowledge the Anzac Centenary Nillumbik Shire Council partnered with Yarra Plenty Regional Library to provide a bus tour with commentary of local sites of significance. These included Eltham township, the Shire of Eltham War Memorial at Kangaroo Ground, Christmas Hills war memorial, Hurstbridge memorial recreation park and finshed at Eltham Library to view the Writing the War exhibtion at Eltham Library Community Gallery. In May 2015 Nillumbik Shire Council received Anzac Centenary Local Grants Program funding for the restoration and enhancement of the Christmas Hills cenotaph as a project to commemorate the First World WarBorn Digitalworld war 1, war memorials, shire of nillumbik, christmas hills, tour, interpretative signage -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Shire of Nillumbik World War One Memorials tour, 10 August 2016, 10 August 2016
As part of a program to acknowledge the Anzac Centenary Nillumbik Shire Council partnered with Yarra Plenty Regional Library to provide a bus tour with commentary of local sites of significance. These included Eltham township, the Shire of Eltham War Memorial at Kangaroo Ground, Christmas Hills war memorial, Hurstbridge memorial recreation park and finshed at Eltham Library to view the Writing the War exhibtion at Eltham Library Community Gallery. In May 2015 Nillumbik Shire Council received Anzac Centenary Local Grants Program funding for the restoration and enhancement of the Christmas Hills cenotaph as a project to commemorate the First World War Born Digitalworld war 1, war memorials, shire of nillumbik, christmas hills, tour, cenotaph, group -
Lara RSL Sub Branch
Book, Australia in the war of 1939-1945 CIVIL The role of science and industry. Author D.P. Mellor, First published in 1958
An account of the part played by science and industry in the defence of Australia during the war 1939-1945The role of Science and IndustryAustralia in the War of 1939-1945 - The Role of Science and Industry Photographs, maps, illustrations Canberra Australian War Memorialmobilising industry for war, mobilising science for war, raw materials - steel, machine tools, fuel and power, guns, torpedoes and mines, chemical warfare, radar, meteorology, inventions -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital image, Marilyn Smith, St Katherine's Church St Helena: World War I Honour Board, 1914-1918
St Katherine's Church St Helena dates from 1858. The Church was built by Major Anthony Beale in memory of his wife Katherine Rose Beale. This photograph shows the Church Honour Board from World War I.Digital copy of colour photographst katherines church st helena, anthony beale, world war 1 -
Lara RSL Sub Branch
Book, Australia in the War of 1939-1945 - Air War Against Germany and Italy 1939-1943. AIR Author John Herington, First published 1954
Australian contribution to air fighting against Germany and Italy with Australia being a small force against the larger, stronger air forces. The smaller Australian Airmen were merged into the Royal Air Force.Historical record of the AIR effort 1939-1943Australia in the War of 1939-1945 - Air War Against Germany and Italy 1939-1943 Illustrations, Maps, Diagrams and Graphs, MapsAustralian War Memorialgermany, italy, the battle of britain, syria, western desert, fighter squadrons in 1941, bomber command 1941, radar bombing, air war, tunisia, pathfinder raids, invasion of sicily, night fighters -
Bendigo Military Museum
Book - BOOKS WW1, Sir John Hammerton, World War 1914-18 Volumes 1 & 2, c.1930's
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 -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Shire of Nillumbik World War One Memorials tour, 10 August 2016, 10 August 2016
In May 2015 Nillumbik Shire Council received Anzac Centenary Local Grants Program funding for the restoration and enhancement of the Christmas Hills cenotaph as a project to commemorate the First World War An interpretative project lists names on the honour roll for Christmas Hills and DistrictBorn Digitalworld war 1, war memorials, shire of nillumbik, christmas hills, interpretative signage -
Linton and District Historical Society Inc
Container, Match Container, World War, 1914-1918
This type of match container was issued to soldiers in World War 1, to carry phosphorous matches safely. These matches could ignite by being rubbed together and often did so when carried in bags or pockets. This one was the property of a member of Linton's Jennings family.Cylindrical brass container with lid, bottom hatched. Lid engraved or stamped "W. JENNINGS."."W. Jennings".w. jennings, world war 1914-1918, containers, matches -
Federation University Historical Collection
Postcard, Royal Army Medical Corps Picking Up the Wounded in a Captured Village, c1916
Most probabaly purchased by Harry Holmes.World War One official war postcard showing a number of ambulances and troops on the battlefield."These are King's soldiers and our conrades who have fought and suffered. The best we can give them is thei due." Such is the feeling of the devoted Red Cross service.world war one, harry holmes, ambulances, red cross, wounded, soldiers, royal army medical corps -
Ballarat Heritage Services
Photograph - Colour, Avebury World Heritage Site, Prehistoric Monuments, England, 2017
Colour photograph of the Avebury Prehistoric Monument.avebury world heritage site, rocks, prehistoric monuments -
Clayton RSL Sub Branch
Non-fiction book, Australian War Memorial, Australia in the War 1939-1945 Air. Air War Against Germany and Italy 1939-1943, 1954
Part of a series of books called Australia in the War 1939-1945Blue hardcover book with pagesSeries Three volume 3 Inside: Property of C.M.Fraser 7 Mountainview Road Highett 3190 -
Bendigo Military Museum
Book - BOOK, EPITAPHS WW1, We Will Remember Them, AIF Epitaphs of World War I
We Will Remember Them, AIF Epitaphs of World War I. From back cover: No consolidated list of epitaphs exists but John and Hazelle Laffin have been collecting them from the graves themselves for decades. These inscriptions, in their great variety, present a picture of Australians of the period.Soft cardboard cover. Black, white & gold print on front, spine & back. On front cover background is a sepia photo of a soldier in uniform with his wife & 2 children. Smaller colour photo in foreground of a headstone. On back cover is a small colour photo of John & Hazelle Laffin. 158 pages, cut, plain, white. Illustrated black & white photos & hand drawn maps. Hand written notes in grey lead pencil on numerous pages.books-military-history, epitaphs ww1 -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Shire of Nillumbik World War One Memorials tour, 10 August 2016, 10 August 2016
As part of a program to acknowledge the Anzac Centenary Nillumbik Shire Council partnered with Yarra Plenty Regional Library to provide a bus tour with commentary of local sites of significance. These included Eltham township, the Shire of Eltham War Memorial at Kangaroo Ground, Christmas Hills war memorial, Hurstbridge memorial recreation park and finshed at Eltham Library to view the Writing the War exhibtion at Eltham Library Community Gallery. In May 2015 Nillumbik Shire Council received Anzac Centenary Local Grants Program funding for the restoration and enhancement of the Christmas Hills cenotaph as a project to commemorate the First World War An interpretative project lists names on the honour roll for Christmas Hills and District with stories and photographsBorn Digitalworld war 1, war memorials, shire of nillumbik, christmas hills, interpretative signage -
Wodonga & District Historical Society Inc
Memorabilia - World War I Ashtray, Howard Nation, c1915
This ash tray was given to a member of the Wodonga community by a veteran of World War 1 who served in the Royal Navy. The ashtray was made during "spare time" on board from discarded shell casings. The veteran, Howard Nation, came to Australia after the war and worked in several rural areas including Bairnsdale, Victoria. He spent time doing general farm labouring work and also occasionally worked on fishing trawlers operating out of Lakes Entrance.This ash tray represents the ingenuity of servicemen during World War 1.An ashtray made during WW1 from the discarded shell casings.war memorabilia, world war 1 -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph, Red Cross Fete during World War 1, Greensborough, 03/11/1917
This photograph shows the Greensborough Ladies Auxiliary of the Red Cross during World War 1. Taken outside the Rechabite Hall during the Red Cross Fete. See caption file for names. (Newspaper Article dated 3/11/1917 about a Red Cross Bazaar [1914-1918])Shows many of the early residents of Greensborough. An example of the social work being undertaken in the area in the early 20th century.2 x A4 pages, photocopied. One of photograph and second of caption for photographgreensborough, red cross, red cross ladies auxiliary -
Sunbury Family History and Heritage Society Inc.
Photograph, World War 1 defence forces
The photograph was taken to welcome home the Sunbury men who had fought in overseas battles during World War 1.Those who were not wearing their uniforms had been discharged as a result of injuries but they were eligible to be included in the Welcome Home functions that took place after 1918.Many men from Sunbury enlisted in the defence forces during World War 1. Sadly some did not return while others did come home.A non- digital black and white photograph of a group of men with one little girl seated and standing in four rows in front of a large screen. Most of the men are wearing army uniforms, one is in a sailor's uniform and others are in civilian dress. world war 1, defence forces, sunbury -
Bendigo Military Museum
Book, Victory in World War II, 2005
Multi - coloured cover, cardboard (firm) with black, red and white print and photos of war front and back covers. Illustrated throughout with black and white photos. Pages 352books, military history -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Shire of Nillumbik World War One Memorials tour, 10 August 2016, 10 August 2016
As part of a program to acknowledge the Anzac Centenary Nillumbik Shire Council partnered with Yarra Plenty Regional Library to provide a bus tour with commentary of local sites of significance. These included Eltham township, the Shire of Eltham War Memorial at Kangaroo Ground, Christmas Hills, Hurstbridge memorial recreation park and finished at Eltham Library to view the Writing the War exhibtion at Eltham Library Community Gallery. In June 2014 Nillumbik Shire Council received Anzac centenary Local Grants Program funding to create new interpretative signage that acknowledged the history of the Hurstbridge Memorial Recreation Park as a memorial to all who served in the First World War. Born Digitalworld war 1, war memorials, shire of nillumbik, interpretative signage, hurstbridge -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Shire of Nillumbik World War One Memorials tour, 10 August 2016, 10 August 2016
As part of a program to acknowledge the Anzac Centenary Nillumbik Shire Council partnered with Yarra Plenty Regional Library to provide a bus tour with commentary of local sites of significance. These included Eltham township, the Shire of Eltham War Memorial at Kangaroo Ground, Christmas Hills, Hurstbridge memorial recreation park and finished at Eltham Library to view the Writing the War exhibtion at Eltham Library Community Gallery. In June 2014 Nillumbik Shire Council received Anzac centenary Local Grants Program funding to create new interpretative signage that acknowledged the history of the Hurstbridge Memorial Recreation Park as a memorial to all who served in the First World War. Born Digitalworld war 1, war memorials, shire of nillumbik, hurstbridge, interpretative signage -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Shire of Nillumbik World War One Memorials tour, 10 August 2016, 10 August 2016
As part of a program to acknowledge the Anzac Centenary Nillumbik Shire Council partnered with Yarra Plenty Regional Library to provide a bus tour with commentary of local sites of significance. These included Eltham township, the Shire of Eltham War Memorial at Kangaroo Ground, Christmas Hills, Hurstbridge memorial recreation park and finished at Eltham Library to view the Writing the War exhibtion at Eltham Library Community Gallery. In June 2014 Nillumbik Shire Council received Anzac centenary Local Grants Program funding to create new interpretative signage that acknowledged the history of the Hurstbridge Memorial Recreation Park as a memorial to all who served in the First World War. Born Digitalworld war 1, war memorials, shire of nillumbik, hurstbridge, interpretative signage -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Stawell Soldiers World War 1 In the Middle East -- named
Stawell Soldiers World War 1 In Middle East campaign uniform. (Back Row) A Patten. C Crosbie. G Potter. Cpl E Thomas. E Potter. Cpl G Taylor. Sgt F Uren. S Nimmo. (Front Row) L Bush. A Bailey. E Newton. stawell ww1 -
Bendigo Military Museum
Book, Chris Bishop, The Military Atlas of World War II, c.2005
Red, hard cover with red loose paper jacket, map of world on front (circular, in colours mainly white), gold & white print, black print on inside cover. Colour illustrations & photographs throughout, 176 pages.books, military history -
Lara RSL Sub Branch
Newspaper - The Sun Newspaper - Special - Dated 0/4/1941 - My War Part 13 - ANZAC Evacuation of Greece
Local Newspaper Dated 30/4/1041 - Special - My War Part 13Local Newspaper Dated 30/4/1041 - Special - reporting events of World War 2Local Newspaper reporting on events of World War 2 - Special - My War Part 13 - Dated 30/4/1041ANZAC Evacuation Of Greece - Blooded But Unbowedanzac evacuation of greece, local newspaper dated 30/4/1941, world war 2