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Bendigo Military Museum
Photograph - HMAS MELBOURNE, FRAMED, c.1914
HMAS Melbourne was a light cruiser launched in 1912 & commissioned in 1913. At the start of WWI it saw action in the Pacific & was involved in the capture of the German colonies. From 1916 it saw action in the North Sea. It was scrapped in 1923.Black & white photo of HMAS Melbourne, 1914. Glass front, brown frame with a veneered timber mount.Bottom of mount in faded gold: HMAS Melbourne 1914photography-photographs, frame accessories, ran, hmas -
Unions Ballarat
Life after gold : twentieth-century Ballarat, Bate, Weston, 1993
A social history of Ballarat after the decline in gold mining. Includes analysis of population, decline in the local economy and restoring financial fortunes through tourism. Discusses effects upon Ballarat as a result of WWI and WWII.Significant to the history of the Ballarat and the effects of gold mining, tourism and war upon the fortunes of the region. It is a companion to Weston's earlier book, "Lucky City".Book, paper. Cover: yellow background, colour drawing of Sturt Street, Ballarat.Front cover: title and author.social history, economy, ballarat, btlc, ballarat trades hall, ballarat trades and labour council, gold mining, population, tourism, world war i, world war ii, resources, sovereign hill, ballarat historical park, bate, weston -
Bendigo Military Museum
Booklet, Department of Veterans Affairs, Australians on the Western Front, 2006
Booklet, CD-ROM, Poster .1 Hardcover booklet, plastic with metal spiral bound pages. Cover - black and white print on front, spine and back. Illustrated, sepia colour. Front - collection three battlefield photographs. Back - one street scene photograph. 99 Pages - cut, plain, white paper. Illustrated black and white, sepia and colour photographs, maps and diagrams. .2 CD-ROM enclosed in plastic pocket, front cover. .3 Poster - white print, illustrated black and white, and colour montage photographs for 25 APRIL 2006, Commonwealth Coat of Arms top, folded.wwi, anzac day, documents - education -
Bendigo Military Museum
Postcard - POSTCARDS, (.1) 29.3.1918
Both letters to “Lena” are from "Alfred ROGERS" believed to be Regt No 2390, born Bendigo, enlisted in 4th reinforcements 38th Bn AIF age 18 years. Embarked for England 20.10.1916, embark for France 6.5.1918, WIA 9.8.1918 Concussion, hospital aboard ship 19.2.1919 “Albuminuria” discharged from the AIF 11.8.1919. (.2) On the rear a date 22.2.1916 has been written in darker pen colour. Alf Rogers had not enlisted at this point. The contents of the letter relate to German POW’s in England so the date would be more likely to be 1917. Refer Cat No 3996P re “Lena” and other cards.(.1) Post card photo, B & W, soldier standing at ease with studio back ground, on rear handwritten in black and blue pen addressed to “Dear Lena”. (.2) Post card, silk, colour with vase of flowers, bows and flag. Across the top in yellow sewn in “For you alone”. Letter on the rear is in black pen and addressed to “Dear Lena”.38th battalion, wwi, alfred rogers -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Painting, Isabel Huntington, Poppies in Flanders Field, 1968
CEMA Art Collection Winner of 1968 Portland Art Society Prize for the category of other media.The painting is an abstract depiction of a field which is predominantly yellow with patches of red. The largest red patches are in the lower right corner and centre left side. Another focus point of the work is a large yellow mound slightly off centre which may represent a haystack. The background is a light blue sky. The work has a painted wooden frame with material mount and glass covering only the paint surface.Front: Huntington (signature, lower left) Back: ISABEL HUNTINGTON "POPPIES IN FLANDERS FIELD" (1968) (typed label) Yellow Sticker: 1968-cema, portland artists society, wwi -
Clunes Museum
Newspaper - NEWSPAPER CUTTING, With the Expeditionary Forces in Egypt
Mr. W Tolliday was Leslie Tolliday's grandfather, he married Beryl Fenton, Garry Fenton is the eldest son of this union. .1 Yellowed newspaper cutting .2 Typed copy of the First World Diaries of Leslie Tolliday (with Clunes Museum Research Department File K)Niltolliday, wwi, anzac -
St Kilda Historical Society
Booklet - Diary, Price, F G, War Diary F. G. Price, 1916-1919
A detailed account of Pte Price's experience of WWI from his embarkation to his return. Sections include: Description of Journey (Arrival at Albany WA; From Albany to Cape Town; Cape Town to Vincent, Verde Island; The Village Blacksmith; Four Days Holiday in London; Back at Camp; Second Visit to London); Review by King George; Zeppelin Air Raids; Embarking for France; The Idea of a Raid; St Omer; Battle of Messines; Bombardment Prior to Advance on Messines; A Visit to France by King George & Prince of Wales; Five Days March from Senlicques; First Battle of Ypres; Preparation for Second Battle of Ypres; 14 Days Leave from France to England; 14 Days Sick Leave62 pages, typewritten, on white paper with a brown paper cover. Bound along one side by 3 brass metal fasteners.non-fictionA detailed account of Pte Price's experience of WWI from his embarkation to his return. Sections include: Description of Journey (Arrival at Albany WA; From Albany to Cape Town; Cape Town to Vincent, Verde Island; The Village Blacksmith; Four Days Holiday in London; Back at Camp; Second Visit to London); Review by King George; Zeppelin Air Raids; Embarking for France; The Idea of a Raid; St Omer; Battle of Messines; Bombardment Prior to Advance on Messines; A Visit to France by King George & Prince of Wales; Five Days March from Senlicques; First Battle of Ypres; Preparation for Second Battle of Ypres; 14 Days Leave from France to England; 14 Days Sick Leavewwi, world war i, f g price -
St Kilda Historical Society
Souvenir - Medallion, ANZAC day medallion, 1916
The ANZAC Day medallion was struck by the Education Department of Victoria for school children in 1916, to commemorate the first anniversary of the ANZAC Forces landing at Gallipoli on 25 April 1915. It was issued for sale to children and the general public.Circular medallion with head of King George V facing left on obverse, and a wreath surrounding the word 'ANZAC' on the reverseObverse: FOR KING AND COUNTRY 1916 Reverse; ANZAC (surrounded by wreath) DEPT. OF EDUCATION VICTORIA LEST WE FORGET 25 APR 15 (around circumference) wwi, world war i, anzac day -
St Kilda Historical Society
Ephemera - Special event program, Imperial Ex-Service Men Armistice Day Celebrations Drumhead Memorial Service, 1926
Cream coloured folded paper, printed in black wwi, world war i, imperial ex-service men -
St Kilda Historical Society
Ephemera - Permit, 14th Battalion AIF permit, 1914-1915
Permit for permission to be absent from camp. Lieutenant Colonel Richard Edmond Courtney CB, VD, whose signature block appears on the permit, was the Commanding Officer for the period August 1914-1915, including the Gallipoli Campaign. Cream-coloured paper document, printed in black on one side, over-stamped in purple inkOver-stamped: 14th BATTALION A.I.F.wwi, 14th battalion aif, richard edmond courtney -
St Kilda Historical Society
Ephemera - Advertisement, A Hearty Welcome, c1915
The St Kilda Seaside Lounge, later known as the St Kilda Soldiers’ Lounge, was opened by the St Kilda Patriotic League and the YMCA in 1915, and run by Mrs Lucie Hallenstein. Located in the refreshment rooms of the former Comedy Theatre, Lower Esplanade, it provided a place for returned soldiers to relax and socialise. By mid-1916 the average weekly attendance had reached eight hundred servicemen. The lounge remained popular until it closed in 1920.Yellowed white coloured card printed in bluest kilda seaside lounge, st kilda patriotic committee, wwi -
St Kilda Historical Society
Certificate - Military honour, Mention in Despatch Lt Col RE Courtney, 1919
Service personnel of the United Kingdom or Commonwealth who are mentioned in despatches (MiD) are not awarded a medal for their actions, but receive a certificate and wear an oak leaf device on the ribbon of the appropriate campaign medal. Lieutenant-Colonel R E (Richard Edmond) Courtney was the Commanding Officer of the 14th Battalion for the period August 1914-1915, including the Gallipoli Campaign. The certificate was signed by Winston Churchill as Secretary of State. It appears to be an official duplicate of the original.Duplicate of original certificate on white paper that has discoloured with age, and is printed on one side in black, endorsed with red typewriting and signed in black ink.On front: typewritten endorsement 'Lieutenant-Colonel RE Courtney 14th Battalion (Victoria) Australian Infantry" and handwritten signature of Winston Churchill. On back: typewritten endorsement 'duplicate'richard edmond courtney, 14th battalion aif, wwi -
St Kilda Historical Society
Booklet - Pocket Book, The Pocket Gospel of St John, 1914
Pocket Gospel of St John, issued to 'Men of H.M. Forces' on active service in 1914-1916. Contains a message from Field Marshal Frederick Sleigh Roberts, 1st Earl Roberts, VC, KG, KP, GCB, OM, GCSI, GCIE, VD, PC, FRSGS, at that time retired after his distinguished military career yet still active in public life, and less than three months before he died of pneumonia when visiting troops in France. Includes some hymns and music as well as the passages from the Gospel of St John. Brown coloured booklet of multiple white pages, discoloured by age.Handwritten notes on title page written in red ink that are no longer decipherable.wwi, scripture gift mission, naval and military bible society -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Certificate - Framed Certificate of Appreciation, W R Smith
Timber framed certificate of appreciation from the Borough of Wangaratta For King & Empire Borough of Wangaratta The Mayor, Councillors, and Ratepayers of the Borough of Wangaratta Hereby place on record their Thanks and Appreciation for the conduct of W. R Smith who served his King and Country in the Great War, which commenced 4th August, 1914. He Answered His Countrys Call. wangaratta, w r smith, wwi -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Embroidered Card, c. 1918
Embroidered post card made in France which reads to... W West from Worthy. Embroidered silk postcards became a booming industry during the First World War that was largely driven by women. Many French women embroidered strips of silk in their homes before sending them to a factory to be mounted on card by a largely female production line. Designs endorsing patriotism and unity were popular amongst Allied troops.White rectangular bi-fold card with window mounted embroidery of the colours and flags of different countries in the shape of 1918. Inside is glossy paper with decorative flowers and printed and handwritten messages. Bound with yellow ribbon.Front: "1918 / souvenir from France" (embroidered) "Merry Christmas" (printed) wwi, postcard, embroidered postcard -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Army Teddy Bear
Limited edition teddy bear commemorating soldiers of the Great War.Limited edition teddy bear commemorating soldiers of the Great War.Brown teddy bear, wearing WW1 Lance Corporal Army uniform with rising sun badges on collar, slouch hat and 59th Battalion patch on right shoulder.Nilteddy bear, wwi, world war 1 -
Chiltern Athenaeum Trust
Photographic copy of Frank Peake
Photographic copy of Francis (Frank) Peake. Born in Chiltern, was a school teacher, Joined the services in Melbourne on 16/1/1918 aged 23. Enlistment No 44202 and Discharged on 23/8/1919Francis Peake - World War I Photographic copy in Black and White of Francis (Frank) Peake. (Cropped down from a previous photo)chiltern shire honor roll, wwi, chiltern -
Clunes Museum
Certificate
PRESENTED TO PTE J. GRENFELL BY THE BOROUGH OF CLUNES IN RECOGNITION OF HIS WAR SERVICE DURING WORLD WAR 1 PRESENTED ON 25 TH MARCH 1919 - JOHN F. PHILLIPS, MAYOR; ALLAN K. BUCKLEY, TOWN CLERK; PHILIP HOWE, SECRETARY..1 LARGE FRAMED CERTIFICATE PRESENTED BY THE BOROUGH OF CLUNES. .2 SUPPORTING DOCUMENTSlocal history, certificate, wwi -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
Souvenir - Ashtray, circa 1920
World War I ashtray made in Ypres, France'Trench Art' ashtray with coat of arms in centre. rectangular, made in brass with cigarette holder grooves at each corner Coat of arms, vertical rectangle with small point as base, surmounted by open crown. Top third of shield features Cross of Lorraine on burgundy background, lower two thirds contains textured cross. ashtray, trench art, wwi -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
Letter, 24th September 1957
Letter from the Secretary of the Imperial War Graves Commission to Mr G. A. Brown c/o 21 Dora Rd, Wimbledon, London, regarding the location of grave for the late 4443 Driver Albert William Jordan, 21st Brigade Australian Field Artillery, date of death 14th November 1916Letter to Mr Brown from the Imperial War Graves Commission. Letter was typed on a typewriter on letterhead."IMPERIAL WAR GRAVES COMMISION / WOOBURN HOUSE, WOOBURN GREEN / WIGH WYCOMBE, BUCKS" (typed) imperial war graves commission, wwi, wooburn house -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Artwork, other - 8 Light Horse
Framed collection of black and white photographs of 8th Light Horse c. 1915.light horse, world war one, wwi -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Medal - S G Carley
Samuel Carley was a farmer in the Upper Murray and later resident of Poole Street Albury. Display board with two medals, two Identity discs, two railway tickets, one ration card and one gold medallion all relating to 6481 Private S G Carley 2nd Battalion AIF.wwi, world war one, carley -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Medal - Neill Vic medal
World War One Victory medal awarded to 3425 Private J Neill 4 Battalion AIFworld war one, wwi, medal -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Medal - Marshall WWI BWM & Vic
World War One British War Medal and Victory Medal awarded to 9113 Lancer C Marshall 9th Lancersworld war one, wwi, marshall -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Medal - Brown Victory medal
The Victory Medal was awarded to all servicemen and women who served in a theatre of war between 5th August 1914 and 11th November 1918 and automatically qualified its recipient for the British War Medal. The Victory Medal was never awarded on its own.World War One Victory medal awarded to Private F W Brown 30 Battalion AIFworld war one, wwi, brown -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Decorative object - Butcher 14-15 Star necklace
World War One 1914-15 Star awarded to 58 Trooper E M Butcher 8th ALH. It has been chrome plated and mounted on a silver chain to form a necklace.world war one, wwi, butcher -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Tool - shovel
World War One individual trenching shovel probably issued by German Army. Small shovel with wooden handle. Blade is worn.1915world war one, wwi, german army -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Book - Honours & awards 4 LH
Heavy card covered 4 ring binder containing Honours & Awards to soldiers of 4 Light Horse and 22nd Mounted Troops WW14th, lighthorse, wwi -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Photograph, His Majesty King George V after a painting by John Berrie, c.1935
The original oil portrait is held by the Australian War Memorial.Large official framed colour print of King George V in military uniform. The linked article by Laura Cook, published by the AWM in 2017 gives a history of the original Berrie portrait and reproductions."His Majesty King George V"king george v, kew (vic.) — municipal collection, wwi -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Archive (Sub-series) - Subject File, BOTTOMLEY, Pte. E.E, 1916-1918
John TorpeyReference, Research, InformationProvenance OrderPte Eric E Bottomley wrote letters home from Egypt and France in the period 1916-1918. These letters were transcribed by John L Torpey in 2010, and a copy of the transcript given to the Society. Pte. E.E. Bottomley was later a member of the Kew RSL Sub-Branch. He lived at various times in Coley House, 177 Cotham Road (Kew) and 6 Holroyd Street (Kew). Peter Ryan donated the original letters to Kew RSL in 2009. The letters were addressed to family members who lived in Kew.world war 1, soldiers - personal letters, wwiworld war 1, soldiers - personal letters, wwi