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Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document, Stephen Fankhauser, 2015
An interview with Stephen Fankhauser .Transcript of an interview with Stephen Fankhauser conducted by Nicole Curby in regard to the WW1 Centenary Oral History Project. See also CD: NP4053.An interview with Stephen Fankhauser . stephen fankhauser, world war 1914 - 1918, curby, nicole -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Book, For God, King and Country, 2014
Book complied about 50 local servicemen who did not come home from WW1.Book complied about 50 local servicemen who did not come home from WW1. Book complied about 50 local servicemen who did not come home from WW1. world war 1914 1918, devery -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Map, City of Nunawading Historical Geography Project
Periods covered 1834-1879. Early colonists to coming of railway, 1880-1918 Land boom, bust to WW1, 1919-1944 Part WW1 to end of WW2, 1945-present Post war suburban explosion - farming, clay industries,settlement.local history, heritage awareness study steering commitee, johnston chris, walker, vanessa, vosper, maria, kellaway, carlotta -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Medal - Military Medals, World War medals WW1 and WW2, 1919 1946
Issued to Defence personnel for service during world war I and II1. Green felt covered board with 6 medals to the Father Boleslas Slaweski (Staff Sgt ,Warrant Officer)and Son Bernard Bruce Slaweski and son 2 1914 -1915 star Bronze medal with 4 stars with crown on top star, ribbon has red white and blue colours merged at edges. Medal has crossed swords and laurel wreath Engraved on rear 7637 S/Sgt B Slaweski 1/6 Hosp. A. I. F. 3 British War medal circular medal of Silver Words on obverse GEORGIUS V BRITT OMN REX ET IND EMP AROUND THE HEAD OF KING GEORGE V Reverse has a figure of St. George mounted on a horse with a short sword in one hand, the other raised in victory. The horse tramples on the figures of death the Prussian eagle and skull and crossbones in the background are ocean waves The years 1914 1918 are embossed on the sides Around the edge is 7637 W O 1 B Slaweski A.M.C. A.I.F. Ribbon is dark blue, black, white,orange, white, black and dark blue 3. Victory medal Bronze medal with winged victory figure on obverse with The great war fro civilisation 1914 1918 non the reverse Ribbon is watered from a central red stripe through yellow green blue and purple 4 War medal 1939- 1945 Medal is round cupro nickel obverse shows head of King George 6th with circular inscription G.B>R> REXETINDIAE IMP GEORGIVS VI Reverse has a lion standing on a dragon the top shows the dates 1939- 1945 Ribbon is narrow red central strip with radiating stripes of white (narrow) and blue and red|5 Australian Service medal 1939 - 1945 Nickel silver medal with crowned effigy of King George VI on the obverse Reverse has Australian Coat of Arms placed centrally surrounded by the words The Australian Service Medal 1939- 1945 Ribbon has wide Khaki central stripe flanked by two narrow red stripes and one of dark blue (navy) and one of light blue. (Air Force)|6. Australian Service medal 1945 -1975 Reverse has Federation star with name B B Slaweski R 38254 Ribbon Central yellow stripe with green flanked by navy blue Khaki and light blue stripes Medal has clasps PNG and FESR (Far East Strategic Reserve)|7 Small Clasps (For miniature medals )PNG and FESR Photo on back of Board Father and son Slaweski 8 Letter 2/2/1999 addressed to Mitcham RSL with details of Boreslas and Kevin Slaweski. 9 Letter dated 11/2/1999 to Mitcham RSL regarding PNG clasp.B Slaweski B B Slaweskimilitary history, army -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Badge - Badges, 1942-1944
WW2 items from Alwyn Till donated to Mitcham RSL And now donated to Historical Society.Alwyn Till was born and raised in Mitcham. He was a popular and well respected member of the community especially the Mitcham Anglican church. His father served in WW1 and after Alwyn's death in WW2 his sister and mother venerated his memory by keeping all his effects. The WHS published a history of his service as an airman in 2010..1 cardboard box addressed to Mrs Cook -Mitcham from Dr Lewis, Burwood Rd Auburn.|.2&.3 Navy coloured Warrant Officer cloth badge with British coat of arms|.4 navy blue and white wing badge with ' O'|.5 Navy blue and white wing badge with 'O' with blue wreath embroidered and aluminium backing.|.6 silver coloured Rising Sun ' Sweetheart brooch' with boomerang. Inscribed with Alison. Alwyns' sister.|.7 membership card for Caterpillar Club. F/Sgt. A. Till..|.8 small bronze coloured junior airman badge 'Pelaco Club'.badges (use numismatics), military history, army, containers, commercial, documents, cards, air force, societies, service clubs -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document, Remembering an Anzac, 1/06/1997 12:00:00 AM
A Luther Collage Year 10 History essay which documents a visit to several war memorials and researches the history of James Byrne, a name on the Mitcham War Memorial. He had enlisted in 1915 and had been discharged dur to epilepsy. He reinlisted in 1916 and was sent to England where he died in camp. The reason given wassuffocation due to the influence of drink. The author surmises it may have been an epileptic fit. Maps & photographs included.byrne, james, ww1, war memorials -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document, Pentzlyn Charles Stewart, 1915 - 1917
War service record of Pentzlyn Charles Stewart WW1.War service record of Pentzlyn Charles Stewart WW1.War service record of Pentzlyn Charles Stewart WW1.stewart, pentzlyn charles, world war 1914-1918 -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document, Arthur Haldane Scott, 1914 -1018
WW1 record of Arthur Haldane Scott with reference to 8 sketches of dress adopted in Gallipoli which were reproduced in the ANZAC book. He was a local resident.WW1 record of Arthur Haldane Scott with reference to 8 sketches of dress adopted in Gallipoli which were reproduced in the ANZAC book. He was a local resident.WW1 record of Arthur Haldane Scott with reference to 8 sketches of dress adopted in Gallipoli which were reproduced in the ANZAC book. He was a local resident.scott, arthur haldane, world war 1914 - 1918 *city of whitehorse -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Dead Man's Penny
During WW1 a competition took place to design a suitable plaque to be given to the bereaved next of kin of fallen servicemen & women which resulted in the 'Dead Man's Penny'During WW1 a competition took place to design a suitable plaque to be given to the bereaved next of kin of fallen servicemen & women which resulted in the 'Dead Man's Penny'. The illustration is in memory of William Lionel Schwerkolt and sent to his brother, Charles Schwerkolt.During WW1 a competition took place to design a suitable plaque to be given to the bereaved next of kin of fallen servicemen & women which resulted in the 'Dead Man's Penny'world war 1914 -1918, plaques, schwerkolt, william lionel, charles clarence victor -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Map, Area map of France trench map, 03/02/1918
Coloured trench map of part of France Sheet 62B S.W. Scale 1 : 20,000non-fictionColoured trench map of part of France Sheet 62B S.W. Scale 1 : 20,000maps, world war 1914 - 1918 -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document - Book, Finding Private Gilbert, June 2015
WW1 record of Private Leslie Raymond Talbot Gilbert256 page book by Rod Gilbert. On page 25 there is reference to Schwerkolt Cottage and a Blackburn subdivision in 1913non-fictionWW1 record of Private Leslie Raymond Talbot Gilbertgilbert rod, gilbert leslie raymond talbot, world war 1914 - 1918, walsham road blackburn -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Accessory - Wallet, 24/12/1919
Part of the Till Collection. Gift from Evie to Sydney TillBrown leatherette wallet with silver button clasp. Wallet contains a notebook.To my dear Syd with loving wishes for Xmas 1919 from Evie 24.12.19 410756 AC2 TILL H.T. No11Fright NO2 Synaton No1 ITS world war 1914 - 1918, the great war, ww1, till family -
Rutherglen Historical Society
Newspaper, Rutherglen Sun and Chiltern Valley Advertiser, The Rutherglen Sun and Chiltern Valley Advertiser, July 15, 1927, 15/07/1927
... 1 World War I WW1 2 copies of the Rutherglen Sun newspaper ...This issue contains various articles on the opening of the Memorial Hall, Rutherglen, including an article on the back page on "The Honor Roll Rutherglen Town Hall". This article includes the names of all those on the roll.2 copies of the Rutherglen Sun newspaper for Friday 15/7/1927. rutherglen sun, rutherglen memorial hall, newspapers, opening ceremonies, honour boards, world war 1, world war i, ww1 -
Rutherglen Historical Society
Image, 1938 (Exact)
Black and white photograph of the band in procession, Major Joe Nott leading, during the ceremonial laying of the Foundation Stone for the Rutherglen Bush Nursing Hospital. This one is an enlarged photographic duplicate of 449.6ahospital, foundation stone, parade, joe nott, joseph henry nott, nott family, ww1, wwi, ww2, world war 1, world war i, world war 2, croix de guerre, military cross -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
Equipment - Camera & Case, EASTMAN KODAK Co, c. 1913
This camera went ashore at Gallipoli on the first day of the invasion 25/04/1915.Metal silver Vest Pocket Kodak Camera. Rectangular box type with scissor pop out lens. Bellows made of leather During WW1 it was marketed as a camera suitable for soldiers due to size and portability, often referred to as "The soldiers camera". It has small shutter release button mounted above the lens plate and below the lens there is a slider for choice of apertures, It originally used A127 autographic roll film. The case is small leather black rectangular shaped with flap and press stud to keep shut.On plate holding the lens-:VEST POCKET KODAK Patented Mar 4,1902,May 6,1913 On bronze piece surrounding the lens -: 25BT50 clear ...brilliant tripod gray 1/2 sec ...dull 3/4 sec...very 01 sec Made by Eastman Kodak Co Rochester USA Autotime patent 1908 cloud marine distant view ave rge view nearview portrait No markings on leather case. -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
Medal - Medal WW1 Victory Medal
Australian Victory medal awarded to Navy personal and Army personal who actually saw service in navy and army theatres of war between 5th.August and November 1918. 2 and 3 medals British War Medal awarded to Navy and Army personal who saw service or lost their lives in active service between 1914 - 1918.three in total #1 gold in colour. on rainbow coloured ribbon. #2 bronze in colour on gold white and blue ribbon #3 bronze in colour on frayed ribbon.## 1.. Roman Goddess of Victory engraved on front, and THE GREAT WAR FOR CIVILISATION 1914 - 1919. on back # 2 and #3 St.George on horse back engraved on front. King George on back.1914 -1918. -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
Memorabilia - Wallet, Unknown
WWI historical significance.Black wallet in a white cloth envelope addressed to Mrs W.C. Smith, Leongatha, Vic. Wallet contains 2 x small photos, a 1916 calendar, a lock of hair, photos of wife and child. and an Army form 'B' pass. Wallet belonged to 382 Pte W.C. Smith.Pte Smith was KIA in France 13OCT17.Letter from Mrs Smith on postcards. Envelope addressed to Mrs W.C. Smith, Leongatha, Vic. Photos contain letters on rear for Pte Smith.world war 1, ww1, first world war, kia -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
Domestic object - Sewing kit and Rising Sun badges, 1956
... pocket can be buttoned. Includes 2 x badges circa WW1.... tag one pocket can be buttoned. Includes 2 x badges circa WW1 ...Historical significance.Canvas Khaki sewing kit - also called "The Housewife". Includes pkt needles, thimble, buttons, wool and cotton. 2 x pockets cotton tape ties with 2 internal pockets, name tag one pocket can be buttoned. Includes 2 x badges circa WW1.Regimental #315385 David Lawrence Meyers. -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
WW1 War Medals and Rising Sun badges, 2 x British War Medal 1914 - 1918. 1 x Victory Medal 1914 - 1919
British War Medal - campaign medal of United Kingdom for British and Imperial Forces. Victory Medal - Campaign Medal for British and Imperial Forces.British War Medals bronze ( 1 with ribbon gold silver and blue ). Victory Medal gold bronze with ribbon yellow red blue and gold.Victory Medal inscribed "The Great War For Civilisation 1914 - 1919. War Medals inscribed GEORGIVS V BRITT OMN REX ET IND IMP. British War Medal Insc. 1981 Pte. S R WARD 58 Btn. A.I.F. Victory Medal Insc. 1981 Pte. S R WARD 58 Btn. A.I.F. British War Medal with ribbon engraved 771959 Gnr. R>Sharp RA. -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
Book, "The Changing of the Guard"
Pictorial record of incidents that occurred during both World WarsLarge Green Leather covered book with Gold Australian Coat of Arms on front.Reproduced from Official and other photographs of the two World Wars. Published under the auspices of the Board of Management of the Australian War Memorial. Contains Dedication - To the men and women of the Empire who in every hour of danger , face the storm … who in their willing sacrifice are bearing the brunt of a struggle for the peace and security of all peoples.world war 1, ww1, world war one, world war 2, ww2, world war two -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, TILL Sydney, 1931
Sepia photograph of a military hospital ward WW1. An accompanier envelope addressed to MRS S.N. Till, Clive St, Mitcham, Vic. Franked at Melbourne 13 March 1931till, sydney, hospitals -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Blackburn War Memorial
Built after World War 1, the monument originally stood on the corner of Whitehorse & Railway Roads before being moved to Morton Park on 20th April 1969. The memorial was erected in memory of those from the district who were killed during WW1. Those who lost their lives in WW2 were added on the other side of the memorial as well as plaques commemorating later conflicts. The monument is a grey granite obelisk on a single stepped bluestone base on a concrete platform.Coloured photograph of a war memorial surrounded by flower gardens. Blackburn Tennis Club , rooms & courts on the left.blackburn war memorial, war memorials -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Sign - Blackboard - WW1 A.I.F
The Blackboard used to hang outside Officer's tent and write daily orders, World War 1, WW1.Black framed blackboard surmounted by AIF crest.france, world war 1, mitcham rsl, australian infantry force, military history, australian army -
Numurkah & District Historical Society
Plaque - Honour Roll - WW1 (Baulkamaugh)
Wooden Honour Roll with 2 decorative Columns down each side and a curved top. Names are listed in gold paint in the centreBaulkamaugh Roll of Honour - Great War (See photo) Written gold "BAULKAMAUGH/ROLL OF HONOR/The Great World War/For Freedom/1914-1919/FOWLER W.E./*BETTS S./THORNTON T.*/COLLIE G./CRIGHTON R./ SUTTCLIFFE.E/CRIGHTON.WILL SUTCLIFFE.W/CRIGHTON.WALT MOSS.W.L/IVORY.H.HW FAIRLESS.N/IVORY.W.E COOK.T/*SIZER.A.J POOLE.S/*SIZER.A.A SUTCLIFFE.A/HOOPER.W SIZER.L/*FRITH.L SIZER.W/*HEATON.G *GIBSON.W/FOWLER.J.C BOLLARD.E/PAYNE.C MACKENZIE.H/PAYNE.J CLARKSON.A/BETTS.W.F/*Fallen/Pro aris et focis/ LEST.WE.FORGET". On metal plaque at bottom "MANUFACTURED BY/W.WOODHEAD -
Ballarat RSL Sub-Branch Inc.
Souvenirs - 2 Leaves
This object relates to John Leonard GROAT. He was born on 1/02/1897 in Ballarat, VIC. John Leonard served in the AIF (12458) enlisting on, 21/10/1915 in Ballarat, VIC before being killed in action on duties with the 10th FLD AMBUL as a Army Non-Commissioned Lance Corporal / Lance Bombardier (LCPL/LBDR) on 16/10/1917. John Leonard GROAT was not a prisoner of war. His next of kin is Frederick Thomas GROAT (Father). John Groat was awarded the British War Medal, Victory Medal, British Military Medal GV.Both Enscribed with "Love from Len Cape Town 16/7/16"first world war (ww1), 1914 - 1918, souvenirs, ballarat rsl, ballarat -
Ballarat RSL Sub-Branch Inc.
Ribbon Bar
This object relates to Ian Ernest STADUS. He was born on 09/11/1922 in Dimboola, VIC. Ian Ernest served in the RAN Reserve (PM3734) enlisting on, 15/10/1941 before being discharged from duties with the HMAS Lonsdale on 21/02/1946. Ian Ernest STADUS was not a prisoner of war. His next of kin is Bessie Agnes STADUS (mother). Ian Ernest Stadus was awarded the 1939-1945 Star, Australian Service Medal 1945-1975, Defence Medal, Pacific Star, War Medal 1939-1945.Ribbon bar that has three sets of colour palates: 1) stripes in dark blue, red, yellow, red and yellow, yellow, red light blue; 2) stripes in gold and blue; 3) stripes in green and white.On the back of the ribbon is a long fastener pin.first world war (ww1), 1914 - 1918, medals, ballarat rsl, ballarat -
Ballarat RSL Sub-Branch Inc.
1914 - 1915 Star
This object relates to William TOLLIDAY. William served (VX25453) before being discharged from duties with the 2/32 as a Army Non-Commissioned Private (PTE). William TOLLIDAY was not a prisoner of war.first world war (ww1), 1914 - 1918, medals, ballarat rsl, ballarat -
Ballarat RSL Sub-Branch Inc.
Memorabilia - Brushes - Clothes x 2, c. 1914
Silver with engraving - 1. "Presented to LIEUT S. WALKER by the Officers of 70th Infantry 1/7/14"/2. "70th INF. SWIFT AND BOLD Ballarat Regimentfirst world war (ww1), 1914 - 1918, collectables, ballarat rsl, ballarat, engraving, personal items, brushes, wwi, great war, silver, world war one, gifts, presentations -
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Victory Medal Ribbon
This object relates to John PEARCE. He was born on 1/01/1889 in Ballarat East, VIC. John served in the AIF (8203) enlisting on, 14/07/1915 in Ballarat, VIC before being discharged from duties with the 2 GEN HOSP as a Army Non-Commissioned Lance Corporal / Lance Bombardier (LCPL/LBDR) on 10/01/1924. John PEARCE was not a prisoner of war. His next of kin is Isiah PEARCE.(Father).first world war (ww1), 1914 - 1918, medals, ballarat rsl, ballarat -
Ballarat RSL Sub-Branch Inc.
British War Medal 1914-20
This object relates to John PEARCE. He was born on 1/01/1889 in Ballarat East, VIC. John served in the AIF (8203) enlisting on, 14/07/1915 in Ballarat, VIC before being discharged from duties with the 2 GEN HOSP as a Army Non-Commissioned Lance Corporal / Lance Bombardier (LCPL/LBDR) on 10/01/1924. John PEARCE was not a prisoner of war. His next of kin is Isiah PEARCE.(Father).first world war (ww1), 1914 - 1918, medals, ballarat rsl, ballarat