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Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - CONNELLY, TATCHELL, DUNLOP COLLECTION: INVENTORY OF REPAIRS TO COMMERCIAL HOTEL
... glass. Dated 24 April 1888. Two small sheets of paper pinned... brickwork defects to broken window glass. Dated 24 April 1888. Two ...Document, 2 page foolscap, written by E. Manermann, architect, to Connelly, Tatchell detailing the 'defects' at the Commercial Hotel, Pall Mall, Sandhurst that require remediation. 17 items mentioned ranging from brickwork defects to broken window glass. Dated 24 April 1888. Two small sheets of paper pinned to main document on front.business, legal, g. manermann, architect -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - RESIDENCE AREAS REGISTER: SANDHURST VOLUME 9, 1888
... April 1888 to 24 July 1888.... Register' On spine '9' Dates from 12 April 1888 to 24 July 1888 ...Register: hard covered register, blue material with dark buff spine and corners. Contains A-Z index in front section linked with registration details of residence areas in the Sandhurst district, Sandhurst division. Written on front cover in gold ' Residence Areas Register' On spine '9' Dates from 12 April 1888 to 24 July 1888.place, residence areas, bendigo, sandhurst, land sales -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Ceremonial object - Presentation Trowel, Kew Baptist Church School Hall, Phillip Ashberry & Sons, 1905
... Historical Society on 24 April 2018 by the Manager of Bupa Aged Care... to the Kew Historical Society on 24 April 2018 by the Manager of Bupa ..."Infant Department The interest in this branch of the school work (under the able guidance of Misses F. Chapman and A.E. Ratten) is well maintained. It is largely through the generosity of Nr. and Mrs. Griffiths that the officers were enabled to have a new brick school hall built. The foundation stone was laid on 21st October, 1905, by Mrs. John M. Griffiths, the new building being erected on the site of the old church. It is both attractive and comfortable and is well lighted. It is also used for the week-night services. The old building which for so long had served as a schoolroom for the little ones was not considered suitable and was in 1905 disposed of for removal. When removed it was renovated, and is now used as a mission church in a neighbouring district." Source: Kew Baptist Church History 1856-1906The trowel is historically significant for its association with the Kew Baptist Church and its ownership by and association with the Griffiths family of Kew who were important tea merchants in Australia.Silver-plated commemorative trowel with bone handle, in black leather case lined with blue velvet. The trowel is engraved with information about the occasion.It was presented to Mrs J.M. Griffiths, who lived at Goldthorns, Normanby Road, Kew. [The trowel in its case was presented to the Kew Historical Society on 24 April 2018 by the Manager of Bupa Aged Care, Edithvale.]Engraved front: "Presented to Mrs. J.M. Griffiths on the occasion of her laying the foundation stone of the Baptist School Hall, Kew, Oct 21st 1905". Maker mark on reverse: "PA & S E P"griffiths family - kew (vic), mrs. j.m. griffiths, commemorative objects, baptist church (kew), presentation trowels -
Buninyong & District Historical Society
Photograph - Copy of B&W photo, from Scott St. north side of Holy Trinity Church, Warrenheip St, Holy Trinity Church, Warrenheip St, north side, 1937
... and Mass! (Letter to Hist. Soc. 24 April 1995.)"... and Mass! (Letter to Hist. Soc. 24 April 1995.)" Copy of B&W photo ...historic, social, Copy of B&W photo, Holy Trinity Church, Warrenheip St, north side, from Scott St. 1937"Holy Trinity, Buninyong, circa 1937. Vicar was Rev. Mr. Nicholas. According to Gordon Hale " In those days it was Church of England with Vicars and Communion, instead of Anglican, Priests and Mass! (Letter to Hist. Soc. 24 April 1995.)"buninyong, hale, holy trinity anglican church -
St Kilda Historical Society
Ephemera - Menu, 2/14th Infantry Battalion Reunion Dinner, 1967
... Town Hall on 24 April 1967. The front cover shows... Town Hall on 24 April 1967. The front cover shows ...Menu for the 2/14th Battalion reunion dinner at Caulfield Town Hall on 24 April 1967. The front cover shows the Battalion's colour patch and battle honours. The Battalion was an infantry battalion of the Australian Army that served during World War II. Part of the 21st Brigade, 7th Division, the battalion was raised in 1940 from Second Australian Imperial Force volunteers drawn mainly from the state of VictoriaFolded card printed in multiple colours on the front and blue on the back and inside2/14th army battalion, 2/14th army battalion association -
Bendigo Military Museum
Document - DOCUMENT KOREA, FRAMED, 1951
... of Kapyong 24/25 April 51 and the 3rd Btn RAR. The battalion...". Document relates to the Battle of Kapyong 24/25 April 51 ...Document re. "Special General Order. Battle honours-Citation of Units 28 June 51". Document relates to the Battle of Kapyong 24/25 April 51 and the 3rd Btn RAR. The battalion was awarded the US Presidential Unit Citation. Document is in a wooden frame with gold edge.military history-army, korea, kapyong, australia -
St Kilda Historical Society
Photograph, 'Glen Huntley' 150th anniversary of arrival - images collection
... Ormond on 24 April 1840 when the government immigrant ship "Glen... station was established in Port Ormond on 24 April 1840 when ...Victorias first quarantine station was established in Port Ormond on 24 April 1840 when the government immigrant ship "Glen Huntley" arrived in the Port Phillip District flying the yellow quarantine flag . The site is marked by a cairn and plaque that was unveiled in 1985. In 1990 a second plaque was affixed to the cairn to mark the 150th anniversary of the arrival of the ship. It was unveiled at a gathering of descendants of the original passengers on 22 April 1990 by the oldest known descendant, Albert John Buntine MM.Colour photographInscription on 150th anniversary plaque: This plaque commemorates the 150th anniversary of the arrival of the ship 'Glen Huntley' at a gathering of descendants of the original passengers. Unveiled on April 22nd 1990 by Albert John Buntine MM, aged 95. Oldest known descendent. Anderson, Davidosn, Dingwall, McCleery, McDougal, McIntosh, Pattison, Somerville, Brisbane, Kirkwood, McGaskell, McDonald, McGregor, McKenzie, Turnbull, Walker, Armstrong, Henderson, Mathewson, McPherson, Robertson, McKinnon, Whitlock, Stewart, Cameron, Cummins, Hewison, Maskill, Mathers, McKinan, McKinny, McLaren, Burnie, Clarke, Denham, Fraser, Harper, Mercer, McColl, McLeod, Clarke, Duff, Roy, Seat, Stow, Tait, Ward, Craig, Grant, McKay, Mefan, Munro, Nicol, Smith, Young. The plaque marking the 150th anniversary of the ship's arrival was placed below the plaque that was attached to the cairn in 1985. The inscription on the original plaque is: This cairn marks the site of Victorias first quarantine station, which was established on the 24th April 1840 when the government emigrant ship "Glen Huntley" arrived in the Port Phillip District flying the yellow quarantine flag. The site became St Kilda's first official burial ground and the graves of the early colonists remained here until 1898 when the remains were re-interred in the St Kilda Cemetery. Unveiled by the Hon. R W Walsh MLA Member for Albert Park, Minister for Public Works, Assistant Minister for Employment and Industrial Affairs, 7th November 1985. This project was initiated by the Historical Society of St Kilda and sponsored by the Lions Club of Elwood for the 150th Anniversary of the State of Victoria. Logo Victoria 150.glen huntly, glenhuntly, albert john buntine, elwood, point ormond, glen huntley -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Document, Tender Documents for purchase of Former Eltham Shire Offices 895 Main Road, Eltham, April 1996, 1996
... Tenders closed at 3.00pm on 24 April 1996 Whilst the sale... Tenders closed at 3.00pm on 24 April 1996 Whilst the sale ...Graeme Hardiman Real Estate Prepared for Nillumbik Shire Council Maddock Lonie & Chisholm, 140 William Street, Melbourne Tenders closed at 3.00pm on 24 April 1996 Whilst the sale of the former Shire Office site went through and the Shire Commissioners approved the demolition of the building several months later in the year, ongoing community protests and objections eventually led to the reversal of the sale. Despite several further attempts to sell the site and community protests as recent as 2019, the vacant land remains in Council ownership.89 A4 pages; 1 x glossy paper with photo and 88 x photocopied pageseltham shire office, graeme hardiman first national real estate, maddock lonie & chisholm, nillumbik shire council, real estate, tenders -
St Kilda Historical Society
Ephemera - Invitation, Civic Anzac Commemoration Ceremonies, 1955
... Town Hall on 24 April 1955; and a ceremony at the St Kilda...') in St Kilda Town Hall on 24 April 1955; and a ceremony at the St ...Invitation to two Anzac ceremonies at St Kilda in 1955: a talk by Lt Gen Sir Horace Robertson and the screening of two films ('The Queen's Colours' and 'Jungle Patrol') in St Kilda Town Hall on 24 April 1955; and a ceremony at the St Kilda Cenotaph on 25 April 1955. Lt Gen Sir Horace Robertson (29 October 1894 – 28 April 1960) had recently retired after a 43 year career in the Australian Army, during which he served in both World Wars and the Korean war.White card printed in black on one side, including City of St Kilda logoanzac day, lt gen sir horace robertson, film - the queen's colours, film - jungle patrol -
Greensborough Historical Society
Document and pamphlet, Not bad for an old'en; a tribute to Hazel Amos, 26/04/2018
... Amos (24 November 1919 - 17 April 2018) lived in Doris Street... funeral, April 2018. Hazel Amos (24 November 1919 - 17 April 2018 ...Not bad for an old'en; a tribute to Hazel Amos, by Bryan Henderson; with Order of Service for her funeral, April 2018. Hazel Amos (24 November 1919 - 17 April 2018) lived in Doris Street Greensborough from 1950 until her death and was a member of the Living Faith Church Greensborough, Diamond Valley Probus Club and worker at the Brotherhood of St Laurence Opportunity Shops.2 p. document with colour photograph; with 4 p. pamphlet with colour photographhazel amos, amos family -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - MISS G ALICE JONES COLLECTION: ACCOUNT
... . Pink paper dated Mar. 27 to Apl. 5 and 24 April 1939. re... Mar. 27 to Apl. 5 and 24 April 1939. re Neiwand to Company (Mr ...Central Nell Gwynne G. M. Co. N. L. to Miss G. Alice Jones. Pink paper dated Mar. 27 to Apl. 5 and 24 April 1939. re Neiwand to Company (Mr. Stanistreet, nominee). Account details costs and work involved in transfer to Co. of Mr. Niewands rights of occupancy of land excess to residence Area and payment to him. Total cost £2.8.0. "R669 26/4/39" written in the top left corner.miss g. alice jones collection - account, central nell gwynne g. m. co n l., mr neiwand, mr stanistreet -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Archive (Collection) - Correspondence, Barbara Quinn, Allan Charles Quinn, 2011
... 1928-24 April 1990) contain: - 6 folders (letters, envelopes... 1928-24 April 1990) contain: - 6 folders (letters, envelopes ...Allan Charles Quinn and his motherAllan Charles Quinn letters and photographs to his mother during his seafaring life.ChronologicalLetters, enveloppes and photographsallan charles quinn (1928-1990), barbara quinn, asbetos, seaman, photographer, gary wright, asbestos, seafaring, travelsallan charles quinn (1928-1990), barbara quinn, asbetos, seaman, photographer, gary wright, asbestos, seafaring, travels -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - PITTOCK COLLECTION: BHS RESEARCH ALBERT ERNEST PITTOCK COACHBUILDER AND WHEELWRIGHT
... . Pittock timeline * Death notice for A.E. Pittock on 24 April 1953.... Pittock timeline * Death notice for A.E. Pittock on 24 April 1953 ...BHS research - Albert Ernest Pittock Coachbuilder and Wheelwright detailing A.E. Pittock's toolbox and contents * Newspaper clippings celebrating wedding of Mr. A.E. and Mrs. A.H. (Rowe) Pittock, married on 18 July 1900 * map, Joyce's Creek, Newstead * 1903 - 1925 electoral roll details for A.E. Pittock * A. E. Pittock timeline * Death notice for A.E. Pittock on 24 April 1953 * Photo of buriel site of both A.E. & A.H. Pittock * Primitive Methodist Sabbath School 1 Nov. 1887BHS research -
Melbourne Legacy
Audio - Recording, tape, Melbourne Legacy, 1956
... An audio recording from 24 April 1956. The tape has... An audio recording from 24 April 1956. The tape has not been played ...An audio recording from 24 April 1956. The tape has not been played. From the date it could be a recording of the annual "Anzac Commemoration Ceremony for Students" event, usually held just prior to Anzac Day. The ceremony provides a valuable opportunity for students to gain an appreciation of the Anzac spirit, the significance of the Shrine and the meaning of Anzac Day. Inscription starts with 'Shrine Ceremony', 'Commentator L/ W Scott', also 'Governor Sir Dallas Brooks', 'Land of mine', 'Pres L/ R Gaylard'. Legatee Gaylard was president in 1956. The Governor of Victoria was patron of Legacy at the time and attended many ceremonies and events.A record of a ceremony at the Shrine run by Legacy for students.An audio tape, 90 mins, on a clear plastic spool in a red cardboard box.Box, Recording tape for magictape recorders,Pyrox LTD. 14-36 Queensberry St. Melbourne 18 Albion St. Sydney Sound- recording Tape 60 minutes twin track. For use with magictape recorders.All in blue print The Official Magictape in white print on a dark blue background. Title Melbourne Legacy,speed 7 1/2" per sec, in blue biro. Various recordings listed with times in blue ink. Spool. Side no1, side no 2, Magictape made in Australia. Tape. anzac commemoration for students, governor of victoria -
Bendigo Military Museum
Award - RIBBONS & MEDAL SET, Post WW1
... Bearer over the period 24/25th April 1918 he was awarded the "MM... Bearer over the period 24/25th April 1918 he was awarded the "MM ...James Pianto, born Bendigo, enlisted in Kalgoorlie 16.8.1915 in the 6th reinforcements 28th Batt AIF aged 34 years. Embarked 2.11.1915 for Eygpt. Hospital 25.2.1916 with Mumps, transfers to 51st Batt 3.3.1916, embark for France 5.6.1916, WIA 5.4.1917 GSW left Leg, hospital 9.10.1917 (unclear). As a Stretcher Bearer over the period 24/25th April 1918 he was awarded the "MM" near Villers Bretonneux. Hospital 16.6.1918 with Influenza again on 28.9.1918 with Haemorrhoids. Discharged from the AIF 18.3.1919. Set of Service Ribbons and Medal set re J Pianto. Mounted on purple felt backing. Medal set. 1. Military Medal, original & stamped. 2. 1914-15 Star, replica. 3. War medal 1914-19, replica. 4. Victory medal, replica. The ribbons reflect the Medal set.Military Medal stamped “2762 Pte J Pianto 51/Aust Inf"medals, military, bravery -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Document - Papers, Council Minutes, City of Port Melbourne, City of Port Melbourne, 1991 - 1994
... - 29 March 1994;.23 - 19 April 1994; .24 - 10 May 1994; .25... february 1994; .22 - 29 March 1994;.23 - 19 April 1994; .24 - 10 ...City Council of Port Melbourne Minutes 1991-94 .01 - 7 August 1991; .02 - 27 August 1991; .03 - 18 February 1992; .04 - 10 March 1992; .05 - 31 March 1992; .06 - 22 April 1992; .07 - 12 May 1992; .08 - 9 february 1992; .09 - 6 April 1993; .10 - 23 March 1993; .11 - 14 April 1993; .12 - 4 May 1993; .13 - 25 May 1993; .14 - 15 june 1993; .15 - 6 July 1993; .16 - 27 July 1993; .17 - 31 August 1993; .18 - 26 October 1993; .19 - 3 November 1993; .20 - 16 November 1993; .21 - 15 february 1994; .22 - 29 March 1994;.23 - 19 April 1994; .24 - 10 May 1994; .25 - 31 May 1994; .26 - 14 june 1994; .27 - 21 june 1994local government - city of port melbourne, chris raeburn, liana thompson, wendy morris -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - MISS G ALICE JONES COLLECTION: ACCOUNT
... paper dated April 17, 1939, and 24 Aug 1939. Proposed Agreement.... Alice Jones. Pink paper dated April 17, 1939, and 24 Aug 1939 ...North Deborah G. M. Co. N. L. to Miss G. Alice Jones. Pink paper dated April 17, 1939, and 24 Aug 1939. Proposed Agreement with Deborah Co. The two companies wanted an agreement to use part of each other's leases. They were sent a letter advising them to transfer to each other the respective portions of the leases. Cost £1.1.0. "R677 del 24/8/39" written in the top left corner.miss g alice jones - solicitor - account, north deborah g. m. co n l., deborah co -
Ballarat Clarendon College
Memorial plaque
... ' was killed at Villers-Bretonneux on 27 April 1918 two dats after his...' was killed at Villers-Bretonneux on 27 April 1918 two dats after his ...The WWI Death Plaque (Dead Man's Penny) was issued to the next of kin of servicemen/women who had fallen in the Great War between 1914 and 1918.Edward S Holgate entered Ballarat College in 1894. On leaving school he became on auctioneer with the family firm S Holgate & Son, Ballarat. Before enlistment he was secretary of the Ballarat College Old Collegians Society. 'Ted' was killed at Villers-Bretonneux on 27 April 1918 two dats after his commendation in military dispatches for 'gallantry in the field on 24-25 April 1918'. Edward's brother Harry Spencer Holgate also enlisted and was killed at Zonnebeke on 11 October 1917. Of the 305 Ballarat College old collegians who enlisted in WW1 65 gave their lives for their country. This 'death penny' is representative of the incredible sacrifice given by this huge percentage of the school's community. Round disk cast in bronze gunmetal, which incorporates the following; an image of Britannia holding an oak spray with leaves and acorns, an imperial lion, two dolphins representing Britain's sea power, the emblem of Imperial Germany's eagle being torn to pieces by another lion. The medallion is incased in a heavy card envelopeInscribed around face of medallion: He died for freedom and honour A rectangular tablet cast on front of medallion inscribed: Edward Spencer Holgate.edward-spencer-holgate, ballarat-college, world-war-one, death-penny, -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - LANDS OFFICE: SANDHURST CROWN LAND SOLD BY AUCTION 1854
... . On front cover ' copy of sale books, town lots Sandhurst, April... of sale books, town lots Sandhurst, April 18,19,20,21, 22 and 24 ...Document: LANDS OFFICE: SANDHURST CROWN LAND SOLD BY AUCTION 1854 booklet - brown paper cover with blue pages. On front cover ' copy of sale books, town lots Sandhurst, April 18,19,20,21, 22 and 24 also suburban lots on the Bendigo Creek sold May 10TH.? 1854' Booklet contains copies of advertisement for auctions, written alongside, name of purchaser and amount paid per acre. White sticker fixed to pocket ' Book 1, Sandhurst Land Sales, 10 May 1854 to 18 May 1854Lands Officelands office, bendigo, sandhurst, land sales -
Puffing Billy Railway
21 NBHC - Passenger Carriage - Excursion Car for wheelchairs and Guard's Van, Between 1979 and 1988
... capacity of 24 passengers. April 2016 - In for a lift, roller... capacity of 24 passengers. April 2016 - In for a lift, roller ...21 NBHC built as 21 NBH. It was converted by the addition of a Guard's Van compartment and modified for Wheelchairs access by Puffing Billy Railway and re classed & numbered 21NBHC Puffing Billy Service History or Notes Between 1997 and 1998 the Puffing Billy railway built six more NBHs, numbered 18-23. These had steel frames, padded seats, and a wide "window sill". At first glance they look the same as the previous NBHs. There are other minor construction differences due to the use of steel framing. 21NBH entered traffic in 1998. The photo on the right shows the exterior of one such NBH. These have a seating capacity of 24 passengers. April 2016 - In for a lift, roller bearings replaced with standard bearings Historic - Puffing Billy Railway Narrow Gauge - Passenger Rolling Stock: Excursion Car 21 NBH which has been converted by the addition of a Guard's Van compartment and modified for Wheelchairs access by Puffing Billy Railway and re classed & numbered 21NBHC21 NBHC Passenger Carriage - Excursion Car - specially modified for Wheelchair access allowing it to carry wheelchairs and to have a Guard's Van compartment. made of wrought iron and timber21NBHCpuffing billy, pbr, rolling stock, 21 nbhc -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Photograph - Nguyen Van Thieu, Second President of Republic of Vietnam
... and allied troops withdraw. 1975 – On 24 April, with North... and allied troops withdraw. 1975 – On 24 April, with North ...1963 – A general in the Army of the Republic of Vietnam, Nguyễn Văn Thiệu participates in the overthrow of President Ngô Đình Diệm 's government. Coup leader General Dương Văn Minh briefly becomes chief of a military junta in South Vietnam. 1964 – Lieutenant General Nguyễn Khánh overthrows Minh to become prime minister. 1965 – Vice Air Marshall Nguyễn Cao Kỳ overthrows Khánh to become prime minister. General Nguyễn Văn Thiệu is his chief of state. 1967 – Nguyễn Văn Thiệu runs successfully to be the second president of South Vietnam. Nguyễn Cao Kỳ is his running mate. 1971 – President Nguyễn Văn Thiệu re-elected. 1973 – The Paris Peace Accords, negotiated without Thiệu’s participation, fails to stop the fighting in South Vietnam. Even so, US and allied troops withdraw. 1975 – On 24 April, with North Vietnamese victory imminent, Thiệu’ resigns as president and the CIA fly him to Taiwan. He then spends most of his exile in London, moving to Massachusetts, USA, in the 1990s. Timber framed image of Nguyen Van Thieu, Second President of Vietnamrepublic of vietnam, president of south vietnam, nguyen van thieu, thieu -
Wodonga & District Historical Society Inc
Photograph - Fred Rochow Railways Collection - First standard gauge passenger train from Sydney to Melbourne, 13 April 1962
... largest cities by standard gauge. S314 entered service on 24... STANDARD GAUGE PASSENGER TRAIN / SYDNEY - MELBOURNE/ APRIL 13 ...The Fred Rochow Railways Collection incorporates photos related to the operation of the Wodonga Railway Station including different types of trains and railways staff C. 1930 – 1990. It was donated to the Wodonga Historical Society by Fred Rochow, a railwayman who spent many years based in Wodonga. He joined the Victorian Railways on 17th June l947 and retired in 1988. For some time, he was a member of the Australian Federated Union of Locomotive Enginemen and served a term as a member of the Trades Hall Council. He had an extensive knowledge of the struggles that took place to achieve better conditions for railway workers. Fred worked for many years as a fireman and then worked his way up the ranks to driver, experiencing many changes from the days of steam locomotives through to diesel trains, locomotives and even the modern XPT train. He worked throughout Victoria at different stages of his career, with his final working years focused on the northeast of Victoria and the Albury to Melbourne line. After his retirement, Fred continued to share his love of steam miniature trains with the community. S Class Locomotives - The eighteen members of the S Class were ordered in two batches by the Victorian Railways from Clyde Engineering for express passenger and freight workings, with the final eight locomotives ordered specifically to work the North-East standard gauge line. Many were named after prominent Victorians.This collection has local and statewide significance as it captures images of trains, locomotives and personnel who operated the railway services in Wodonga and throughout Northeast Victoria. The railways played a critical role in opening up Victoria and connecting Australia for trade, business, social communication and transport.The first standard gauge passenger train from Sydney to Melbourne pulled by Locomotive S314. This was made possible when part of Australia's gauge problem was solved with the construction of a new standard gauge line. The new line was a 317 km long line running from Albury, NSW, parallel to the existing broad gauge line to Melbourne, connecting Australia's two largest cities by standard gauge. S314 entered service on 24 April 1961 and was named after Sir John O'Shannassy who was the second Premier of Victoria. The S314 pulled the first passenger train to travel straight through from Sydney to Melbourne on 13 April 1962. On the morning of 7th February 1969, the southbound Southern Aurora collided head-on with a northbound goods train near Violet Town, Victoria. The Locomotive S314 was hauling the goods train and was destroyed by the impact of the collision. On front of locomotive "S314" On banner below Coat of Arms "FIRST STANDARD GAUGE PASSENGER TRAIN / SYDNEY - MELBOURNE/ APRIL 13 - 1962"railways wodonga, fred rochow, walker rail motor vehicles, wodonga to tallangatta rail service -
Bendigo Military Museum
Souvenir - TRENCH ART
... a counter attack on Villers Brettoneux on the night of 24/25th April... on the night of 24/25th April 1918. Cooper Collection Trench Art John P ...Part of the Cooper Collection. "John Percy VERCOE", No. 2530, enlisted 18/5/16 in 5th Reinforcements, 60 BN. Aged 30 years. Embarked for England 25/9/1916, embarked for France 4/2/1917, WIA 26/4/1918. GSW to left eye, severe. Left eye excised England 30/4/1918. RTA 23/9/1918. Discharged from the AIF 4/1/1919. Passed away 30/12/1925. John received a Congratulatory card from MAJ.General J.H. Hobbs, K.C.B, V.D. Commanding 5th Aust. Division - for bravery and devotion to duty in dressing and carrying wounded to the Regt. Aid Post during a counter attack on Villers Brettoneux on the night of 24/25th April 1918.Brass map of Australia fashioned into a bracelet. Band is secured with a clip. Owners details engraved on the map.Engraved in the face of the map: 'No.2530, PTE J.P. VERCOE, 60TH BATT, AIF, 1916.cooper collection, trench art, john p. vercoe -
Coal Creek Community Park & Museum
Bottle, glass, c.1900 - c. 1912
... Trove : Leader, Saturday April 9th, 1892, page 24, 'Suicide... Korumburra gippsland Trove : Leader, Saturday April 9th, 1892, page ...Trove : Leader, Saturday April 9th, 1892, page 24, 'Suicide in St. Kilda', mentions chemist Ernest Daintree in the report as selling the laudanum used in the suicide. Victorian Government Gazette, no.67, Friday May 4th, 1894, page 1841. : 'Trademarks, CLASS 47. 3833. A liquid detergent for general domestic cleaning purposes. Ernest Daintree of High-street, St. Kilda, Victoria, wholesale and retail druggist. 30 April 1894. (As a distinctive label.)' Victorian Government Gazettes, Pharmaceutical Registers, Ernest Daintree is listed at the address 102 High Street St Kilda from 1898 until at 523 Malvern Road, Toorak in 1903. He was first entered on the Pharmaceutical Register in Victoria on 11 April 1888 and his qualification was from Gt. Britain, Major Exam, No.2138.Tall rectangular clear glass bottle with angled corners, for stopper seal. Text embossed on one side & logo on base.Embossed on side 'E. DAINTREE ST KILDA'. On base : ' M' inside cartouche shaped impression.druggist, wholesale., druggist, retail, ernest daintree -
Melbourne Legacy
Photograph - Photo, Anzac Day, 1924
... ). It is possible that the stamp on the reverse, '4 24', means April 1924...). It is possible that the stamp on the reverse, '4 24', means April 1924 ...The photo shows the cenotaph on the steps of Parliament House in Spring St after a wreath laying ceremony. There was a picket fence around the area which was erected for occasions (see the newspaper clipping from Anzac Day in 1928 copied from item no 01204). It is possible that the stamp on the reverse, '4 24', means April 1924, also see similar photos at 01203. From articles in Trove: The temporary cenotaph was the original first world war memorial until the Shrine of Remembrance was dedicated in 1937. The cenotaph was a half size replica of the London Symbol of Remembrance in Whitehall. It was made from timber and plaster and was initially meant to only last for the 1926 Anzac day service and be removed. With annual upkeep it remained until at least 1934 when ex-service men proceeded from the incomplete Shrine to the cenotaph on the steps of Parliament House.An early Anzac day ceremony held at the cenotaph in Spring St, Melbourne, before the Shrine of Remembrance was built.Black and white photo of the cenotaph in Spring St, Melbourne.Stamped '4 24' in blue ink and 'Printed by Harringtons' in black ink in a circle.anzac day, wreath laying ceremony -
The Beechworth Burke Museum
Photograph
... of Villers-Bretonneux occurred between 24 - 27 April 1918, during... of Villers-Bretonneux occurred between 24 - 27 April 1918, during ...Taken some time between 1914-18, the photograph depicts an aerial view of Villers-Bretonneux in France, a region which was part of the Western Front during World War I. The image mostly shows rural landscape. The Western Front was the main theatre of war during World War I. Following the outbreak of war in August 1914, the German Army opened the Western Front by invading Luxembourg and Belgium, then gaining military control of important industrial regions in France. The German advance was halted with the Battle of the Marne. Following the Race to the Sea, both the French-British and German armies dug in along a meandering line of fortified trenches, stretching from the North Sea to the Swiss frontier with France. The First Battle of Villers-Bretonneux occurred between 30 March - 5 April 1918. It took place during Operation Michael, part of the German Spring Offensive on the Western Front. The offensive began against the British Fifth Army and the Third Army on the Somme, and pushed back the British and French reinforcements on the north side of the Somme. The capture of Villers-Bretonneux, close to Amiens, a strategically important road and rail-junction, would have brought the Germans within artillery-range. In late March, troops from the Australian Imperial Force were brought south from Belgium as reinforcements to help shore up the line. In early April, the Germans launched an attack to capture Villers-Bretonneux. After a determined defence by British and Australian troops, the attackers were close to success until a counter-attack by the 9th Australian Infantry Brigade and British troops late in the afternoon of 4 April restored the situation and halted the German advance on Amiens. The Second Battle of Villers-Bretonneux occurred between 24 - 27 April 1918, during the German Spring Offensive to the east of Amiens. It is notable for being the first occasion on which tanks fought against each other. A counter-attack by two Australian brigades and a British brigade during the night of 24 April partly surrounded Villers-Bretonneux, and on 25 April, the town was recaptured. On 26 April, the role of the Moroccan division of the French army was crucial in pushing back German units. Australian, British and French troops nearly restored the original front line by 27 April.The record is historically significant due to its connection to World War I. This conflict is integral to Australian culture as it was the single greatest loss of life and the greatest repatriation of casualties in the country's history. Australia’s involvement in the First World War began when the Australian government established the Australian Imperial Force (AIF) in August 1914. Immediately, men were recruited to serve the British Empire in the Middle East and on the Western Front. Additionally, the record's significance is enhanced by its depiction of Villers-Bretonneux. The battles that occurred in this town during World War I are especially historically significant to Australia as this is where the Australian Imperial Force had one their greatest World War I victories. An Australian flag still flies over Villers-Bretonneux in the present. Furthermore, a plaque outside the Villers-Bretonneux Town Hall recounts the battles fought to save the town in 1918. Kangaroos feature over the entrance to the Town Hall, and the main street is named Rue de Melbourne. More officially, recognition of the significance of the battle in Villers-Bretonneux is found at the Australian National Memorial, which was built just outside the town. It commemorates all Australians who fought in France and Belgium and includes the names of 10,772 who died in France and have no known grave. Each year, a small ceremony is held at the memorial to mark the sacrifice made by the soldiers. Lastly, the record has strong research potential. This is due to the ongoing public and scholarly interest in war, history, and especially the ANZAC legend, which is commemorated annually on 25 April, known as ANZAC Day.Sepia rectangular photograph printed on matte photographic paper.Obverse: yAE.2.35. / 125 / 62d.2834.35.36.VA.5. / 12.G.18-11 / F.-(?)" /military album, wwi, world war i, villers-bretonneux, australian imperial force, aif, france, war, army, conflict, germany, 1918, battle -
Ballarat Clarendon College
Medal, British War Medal, 1918
... in the Field 24/25 April 1918. He was killed in action at Villers... in the Field 24/25 April 1918. He was killed in action at Villers ...The British War Medal 1914-20 was iInstituted by King George V in 1919 to mark the end of World War I and record the service given. The qualification period was later extended to cover post-war mine clearance and service in Russia during 1919 and 1920. The British War Medal was awarded for service in a theatre of war between 5 August 1914 and 11 November 1918. Those eligible included members of women's organisations; persons on the staffs of military hospitals and members of recognised organisations who handled sick and wounded; and members of other duly recognised or other authorised organisations as specified in medal regulations. The qualification period was later extended to cover post-war mine clearance and service in Russia during 1919 and 1920. Lieut E. S. Holgate was mentioned in despatches for Gallantry in the Field 24/25 April 1918. He was killed in action at Villers-Bretonneux, 27 April, 1918. The British War Medal completes a trio of medals awarded to Lieut. E. S. Holgate, including the 1914-15 Star and the Victory Medal. The Holgate medals were the first war medals held by BCC archives. They have historical and social significance for the College.The British War Medal is round and made of cupro-nickel. It features the effigy of George V on the obverse. The reverse has an image of St George on horseback trampling underfoot the eagle shield of the Central Powers, and a skull and cross-bones, the emblems of death. Above this is the risen sun of victory. The British War Medal has a wide central watered stripe of orange, flanked by two narrow white stripes, which are in turn flanked by two black pin-stripes, further flanked by two outer stripes of purple. The colours have no particular significance. Impressed around edge are the recipient's details. Inscribed around outer edge of obverse: 'GEORGEIVS V BRITT. OMN:REX ET IND:IMP:' Impressed around edge of medal: 'LIEUT.E.S.HOLGATE. A.I.F.' Inscribed on the reverse '1914 1918'medal, 1918, world war 1, british war medal, w w 1, holgate, a i f, australian imperial force, holgate e s, holgate medal -
Waverley RSL Sub Branch
Print Kapyong, Kapyong
... , on the morning of 24 April 1951 Fighting continued throughout the day..., on the morning of 24 April 1951 Fighting continued throughout the day ...On 23 April, the 3rd Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment (3 RAR), under the command of Lieutenant Colonel Bruce Ferguson, and the 2nd Battalion, Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry, occupied prominent hills on either side of the seven-kilometre-wide valley, where a small tributary joined the Kapyong River. Also forward were headquarters units, tanks and artillery. The 1st Battalion, Middlesex Regiment, were to the rear. Early in the evening, retreating South Koreans streamed past the Commonwealth position, with Chinese forces closely intermingled. Soon afterwards a platoon of American tanks supporting 3 RAR was overrun. The Kapyong valley was too large an area to defend with the forces available, and the brigade was spread very thinly. Throughout the night the Chinese repeatedly pressed the Australian positions, attacking in waves over their own dead and wounded. At dawn, A Company, under the command of Major Bernard "Ben" O'Dowd, found that the Chinese had infiltrated its position, but a counter-attack was able to eject them. Meanwhile B Company, which had spent the night on a hill near the riiver, discovered Chinese occupying some old bunkers on a small knoll. Hand-to-hand fighting ensued with grenades and bayonets. C Company, under the command of Captain Reg Saunders, was in position to reinforce both A and B Companies. "Major O'Dowd then directed the radio operator to contact anyone. The American 1st Marine Division answered but their operator refused to believe who our operator was speaking for. Major O'Dowd took the phone and demanded to speak to the commanding officer. The general in charge of the [Marine] division came on the phone and told O'Dowd we didn't exist as we had been wiped out the night before. Major O'Dowd said, 'I've got news for you, we are still here and we are staying here.'" Private Patrick Knowles, 3 RAR, on the morning of 24 April 1951 Fighting continued throughout the day with the Australians holding their positions, and the Chinese also engaging D Company. But late on 24 April, with their position now untenable, the Australians were forced into a fighting withdrawal down a ridge to the valley, where they rejoined the brigade. Their withdrawal was supported by New Zealand artillery from the 16th Field Regiment. Having found the Canadian position unassailable, the Chinese made no further attacks. By the afternoon of 25 April the road through to the Canadians had been cleared of Chinese and 2 PPCLI was relieved by US Army units. On Anzac Day 1951, the Australians rested after a long fight. Thirty-two Australians were killed and 53 were wounded for their part in stalling the Chinese advance and preventing Seoul from falling into enemy hands. Lieutenant Colonel Bruce Ferguson was awarded the Distinguished Service Order for his skilful leadership, and the Australian and Canadian battalions both received United States Presidential Distinguished Unit Citations for their part in the battle. http://www.awm.gov.au/exhibitions/korea/operations/kapyong/Print of painting of action in Kapyong Korea in wooden frame under glassDonated by Frank Arnold on behalf of Korean Veterans Association of Australia inc.korea, kapyong, 3rar -
Federation University Historical Collection
Postcard - Postcards - black and white, Coleman & Co, Dublin before and after the Rising, 1916, c1916
... began on Easter Monday, 24 April 1916, and lasted for six days... began on Easter Monday, 24 April 1916, and lasted for six days ...The Easter Uprising took place in April 1916 in Dublin and is one of the pivotal events in modern Irish history. At the end of the Easter Uprising, 15 men identified as leaders were executed at Kilmainham Jail. To some, these men were traitors, to others they became heroes. (http://www.historylearningsite.co.uk/1916_easter_rising.htm, accessed 16 April 2014) Organised by seven members of the Military Council of the Irish Republican Brotherhood,[3] the Rising began on Easter Monday, 24 April 1916, and lasted for six days. Members of the Irish Volunteers — led by schoolmaster and Irish language activist Patrick Pearse, joined by the smaller Irish Citizen Army of James Connolly, along with 200 members of Cumann na mBan — seized key locations in Dublin and proclaimed the Irish Republic independent of the United Kingdom. There were some actions in other parts of Ireland: however, except for the attack on the Royal Irish Constabulary barracks at Ashbourne, County Meath, they were minor. With vastly superior numbers and the use of artillery, the British army quickly suppressed the Rising, and Pearse agreed to an unconditional surrender on Saturday 29 April. Most of the leaders were executed following courts-martial, but the Rising succeeded in bringing physical force republicanism back to the forefront of Irish politics. (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Easter_Rising, accessed 16/04/2014) Sackville Street Dublin is now known a O'Connell Street.Seven black and white postcards showing photographic scenes before and after the Rising in Dublin.chatham family archive, chatham, holmes, ireland, dublin, uprising, sackville street, o'connell bridge, citizen army, liberty hall, henry street, nelson's pillar, post office, arnott's, abbey street, ruins, hotel metropole, the rising, easter uprising, easter rebellion, o'connell, chatham family archive, chatham, holmes, ireland, dublin, uprising, sackville street, o'connell bridge, citizen army, liberty hall, henry street, nelson's pillar, post office, arnott's, abbey street, ruins, hotel metropole, the rising, easter uprising, easter rebellion, o'connell -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - NEWSPAPER COLLECTION: BENDIGO ADVERTISER
... 15, 2005 23) Souvenir of the Shamrock Hotel - April 18 24... - April 18 24) Symon's Dairy 75 Years in Bendigo - June 24, 1995 ...Folder 114 1) Bendigo Victoria's Premier Town - September 14, 1983 2) Bendigo Bank - July 1, 1995 3) Birthplace of a Nation - September 23, 1992 4) Capital Theatre Official Opening - April 21, 1991 5) Central Deborah Mine Public Opening - June 20, 1986 6) Golden Futures - August 2, 1995 7) Bendigo Dragon City - September 28, 1988 8) Golden Dragon Museum Grand Opening - March 2, 1991 9) Bendigo Life and Style - October 13, 1993 10) The Mail Bendigo - November 27, 1968 11) Hargreaves Mall 10 Years On - May 13, 1992 12) Hargreaves Mall Opening - May 1982 13) Bendigo Life and Style - October 13, 1993 14) Bendigo Marketplace Opening - October 31, 1995 15) A City Born on Timbered Slopes - September 25, 1985 16) A Glimpse of the 50s and 60s, The Doney Collection 17) Recollections Pictorial Lift out 1990 18) Pictorial Lift out 19) Pictorial Lift out Alan Doney - September 24, 1986 20) Pictorial Lift out 21) Bendigo Victoria's Premier Town - September 14, 1983 22) Bendigo Remembers - August 15, 2005 23) Souvenir of the Shamrock Hotel - April 18 24) Symon's Dairy 75 Years in Bendigo - June 24, 1995 25) Bendigo City on the Move - August 26, 1987 26) Victory 50th Anniversary End of WWII - August 15, 1985newspaper, bendigo advertiser