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War Medal 1939-1945
This object relates to James Joseph WATSON. He was born on 24/10/1923 in Binalong, NSW. James Joseph served in the Army (NX117008) enlisting on, 19/09/1942 in Binalong, NSW before being discharged from duties with the 5 AUST PACK TRANS COY as a Army Non-Commissioned DVR (GNR) on 25/09/1944. James Joseph WATSON was not a prisoner of war. His next of kin is James WATSON. James Watson was awarded the 1939-1945 Star, Defence Medal, Pacific Star, War Medal 1939-1945.second world war (ww2), 1939 - 1945, medals, ballarat rsl, ballarat -
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Australia Service Medal 1939-1946
This object relates to Neil Godfrey WALKADINE. He was born on 25/12/1922 in Melbourne, VIC. Neil Godfrey served in the Army (NX136354 (N280367)) enlisting on, 21/10/1942 in Oakleigh, VIC before being discharged from duties with the ARTY POOL NSW L OF C AREA as a Army Non-Commissioned Gunner (GNR) on 29/12/1944. Neil Godfrey WALKADINE was not a prisoner of war. His next of kin is Ethel WALKADINE. Neil Walkadine was awarded the Australia Service Medal 1939-1946 and the War Medal 1939-1945.second world war (ww2), 1939 - 1945, medals, ballarat rsl, ballarat -
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RSL Service Member Badges
This object relates to Neil Godfrey WALKADINE. He was born on 25/12/1922 in Melbourne, VIC. Neil Godfrey served in the Army (NX136354 (N280367)) enlisting on, 21/10/1942 in Oakleigh, VIC before being discharged from duties with the ARTY POOL NSW L OF C AREA as a Army Non-Commissioned Gunner (GNR) on 29/12/1944. Neil Godfrey WALKADINE was not a prisoner of war. His next of kin is Ethel WALKADINE. Neil Walkadine was awarded the Australia Service Medal 1939-1946 and the War Medal 1939-1945.1 of 3 No. V26051 2 of 3 No. V10460 3 of 3 No. V5104uniforms, ballarat rsl, ballarat -
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Pacific Star
This object relates to Frank CLARKE. He was born on 06/10/1911 in Sydney, NSW. Frank served in the Army (NX87998) enlisting on, 09/02/1942 in Croydon Park, NSW before being discharged from duties with the 3 AUST INF BATN as a Army Non-Commissioned Lance Corporal / Lance Bombardier (LCPL/LBDR) on 29/10/1945. Frank CLARKE was not a prisoner of war. His next of kin is Margaret CLARKE. Frank Clarke was awarded the 1939-1945 Star, Australia Service Medal 1939-1946, Pacific Star, War Medal 1939-1945.second world war (ww2), 1939 - 1945, medals, ballarat rsl, ballarat -
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War Medal 1939-1945
This object relates to Frank CLARKE. He was born on 06/10/1911 in Sydney, NSW. Frank served in the Army (NX87998) enlisting on, 09/02/1942 in Croydon Park, NSW before being discharged from duties with the 3 AUST INF BATN as a Army Non-Commissioned Lance Corporal / Lance Bombardier (LCPL/LBDR) on 29/10/1945. Frank CLARKE was not a prisoner of war. His next of kin is Margaret CLARKE. Frank Clarke was awarded the 1939-1945 Star, Australia Service Medal 1939-1946, Pacific Star, War Medal 1939-1945.second world war (ww2), 1939 - 1945, medals, ballarat rsl, ballarat -
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Australia Service Medal 1939-1946
This object relates to Frank CLARKE. He was born on 06/10/1911 in Sydney, NSW. Frank served in the Army (NX87998) enlisting on, 09/02/1942 in Croydon Park, NSW before being discharged from duties with the 3 AUST INF BATN as a Army Non-Commissioned Lance Corporal / Lance Bombardier (LCPL/LBDR) on 29/10/1945. Frank CLARKE was not a prisoner of war. His next of kin is Margaret CLARKE. Frank Clarke was awarded the 1939-1945 Star, Australia Service Medal 1939-1946, Pacific Star, War Medal 1939-1945.second world war (ww2), 1939 - 1945, medals, ballarat rsl, ballarat -
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Uniform - Dog Tags, c.1939-1945
This object relates to Frank CLARKE. He was born on 06/10/1911 in Sydney, NSW. Frank served in the Army (NX87998) enlisting on, 09/02/1942 in Croydon Park, NSW before being discharged from duties with the 3 AUST INF BATN as a Army Non-Commissioned Lance Corporal / Lance Bombardier (LCPL/LBDR) on 29/10/1945. Frank CLARKE was not a prisoner of war. His next of kin is Margaret CLARKE. Frank Clarke was awarded the 1939-1945 Star, Australia Service Medal 1939-1946, Pacific Star, War Medal 1939-1945.second world war (ww2), 1939 - 1945, personal items, ballarat rsl, ballarat, identification discs, uniforms, wwii, id tags, world war two -
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1939 - 1945 Star
This object relates to Frank CLARKE. He was born on 06/10/1911 in Sydney, NSW. Frank served in the Army (NX87998) enlisting on, 09/02/1942 in Croydon Park, NSW before being discharged from duties with the 3 AUST INF BATN as a Army Non-Commissioned Lance Corporal / Lance Bombardier (LCPL/LBDR) on 29/10/1945. Frank CLARKE was not a prisoner of war. His next of kin is Margaret CLARKE. Frank Clarke was awarded the 1939-1945 Star, Australia Service Medal 1939-1946, Pacific Star, War Medal 1939-1945.medals, ballarat rsl, ballarat -
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Service Record
This object relates to Rudolph Frederick DILLON. He was born on 26/02/1908 in Gordonville, NSW. Rudolph Frederick served in the ARMY Chaplain (NX139070 / N429494) enlisting on, 16/09/1942 in Erskineville, NSW before being discharged from duties with the 8 AUST INF BATT as a on 17/10/1945. Rudolph Frederick DILLON was not a prisoner of war. His next of kin is Gladys DILLON.first world war (ww1), 1914 - 1918, literature, ballarat rsl, ballarat -
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Record of Service Book
This object relates to Ivan Norman EAST. He was born on 24/03/1916 in Ningan, NSW. Ivan Norman served in the Army (V15683) enlisting on, 05/06/1941 in Ballarat, VIC before being discharged from duties with the 3 ADVANCE ORDNANCE DEPOT as a Army Non-Commissioned Private (PTE) on 16/06/1948. Ivan Norman EAST was not a prisoner of war. His next of kin is George EAST.second world war (ww2), 1939 - 1945, literature, ballarat rsl, ballarat -
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Kit Bag
This object relates to Neil Godfrey WALKADINE. He was born on 25/12/1922 in Melbourne, VIC. Neil Godfrey served in the Army (NX136354 (N280367)) enlisting on, 21/10/1942 in Oakleigh, VIC before being discharged from duties with the ARTY POOL NSW L OF C AREA as a Army Non-Commissioned Gunner (GNR) on 29/12/1944. Neil Godfrey WALKADINE was not a prisoner of war. His next of kin is Ethel WALKADINE. Neil Walkadine was awarded the Australia Service Medal 1939-1946 and the War Medal 1939-1945.second world war (ww2), 1939 - 1945, eequipment/gear, ballarat rsl, ballarat -
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Picture - Framed Pte Frank John PARTRIDGE, VC
This object relates to Frank John PARTRIDGE VC. He was born on 29/11/1924 in Grafton, NSW. Frank John served in the Army (NX700426; N454409) enlisting on, 21/12/1942 before being discharged from duties with the 8 BATTALION as a Army Non-Commissioned Private (PTE) on 17/10/1946. Frank John PARTRIDGE VC was not a prisoner of war. His next of kin is Patrick PARTRIDGEOn back - "The Argus Week-End Magazine" Comic strip - "Thank God Young Partridge was there! Pte. Frank John PARTRIDGE, V.C."second world war (ww2), 1939 - 1945, photo/pictures, ballarat rsl, ballarat -
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Book - "Philippine Public School Readers PEPE"
This object relates to Norman Keith McLEOD. He was born on 08/02/1910 in Wagga Wagga, NSW. Norman Keith served in the Army (VX77087) enlisting on, 02/03/1942 in Wagga Wagga, NSW before being discharged from duties with the 1 AUST SPECIAL INTELI PERS GRP as a RAAF Non-Commissioned Corporal (CPL) on 20/11/1945. Norman Keith McLEOD was not a prisoner of war. His next of kin is Alice McLEOD.second world war (ww2), 1939 - 1945, literature, ballarat rsl, ballarat -
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Discharge Papers (copy)
This object relates to Norman Keith McLEOD. He was born on 08/02/1910 in Wagga Wagga, NSW. Norman Keith served in the Army (VX77087) enlisting on, 02/03/1942 in Wagga Wagga, NSW before being discharged from duties with the 1 AUST SPECIAL INTELI PERS GRP as a RAAF Non-Commissioned Corporal (CPL) on 20/11/1945. Norman Keith McLEOD was not a prisoner of war. His next of kin is Alice McLEOD.Includes photocopy picture of SM working as Farrierfirst world war (ww1), 1914 - 1918, literature, ballarat rsl, ballarat -
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Book - "Friendly Fruits & Vegetables"
This object relates to Ivan Norman EAST. He was born on 24/03/1916 in Ningan, NSW. Ivan Norman served in the Army (V15683) enlisting on, 05/06/1941 in Ballarat, VIC before being discharged from duties with the 3 ADVANCE ORDNANCE DEPOT as a Army Non-Commissioned Private (PTE) on 16/06/1948. Ivan Norman EAST was not a prisoner of war.Prepared by the General Staff, LHQ, Australia and under the authority of the Commander Allied Land Forces SWPAsecond world war (ww2), 1939 - 1945, literature, ballarat rsl, ballarat -
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British War Medal 1914-20
This object relates to James Joseph WATSON. He was born on 24/10/1923 in Binalong, NSW. James Joseph served in the Army (NX117008) enlisting on, 19/09/1942 in Binalong, NSW before being discharged from duties with the 5 AUST PACK TRANS COY as a Army Non-Commissioned DVR (GNR) on 25/09/1944. James Joseph WATSON was not a prisoner of war. His next of kin is James WATSON. James Watson was awarded the 1939-1945 Star, Defence Medal, Pacific Star, War Medal 1939-1945.Silver medal hanging from a coloured ribbon. The ribbon has a thick centre band of orange with three thinner bands appearing on either side, which are in order from centre to outwards of white, black and blue. The ribbon is also missing a pin at the top, so the material is open-ended. The front side of the medal depicts a relief (elevated from the surface) of a bearded man's face facing to the left side, and Latin text also in relief follows the top perimeter of the medal. The reverse side of the medal is a relief of a man on a horse carrying a sword. The horse can be seen standing on a shield with a skull visible just to the left side of it, and water can be seen on the horizon. The dates 1914 and 1918 have been written on the left and right side of the medal, as well.Front of medal: "GEORGIVS V BRITT OMN: REX ET IND IMP" Back of medal: "1914 1918"first world war (ww1), 1914 - 1918, medals, ballarat rsl, ballarat -
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1939 - 1945 Star
This object relates to Ormond Arthur JOYCE. He was born on 28/01/1917 in Campsie, NSW. Ormond Arthur served in the AMF (VX35133) enlisting on, 26/06/1940 in Camberwell, VIC before being discharged from duties with the 2/5 FIELD HYGIENE SECTION as a Army Non-Commissioned Private (PTE) on 21/12/1945. Ormond Arthur JOYCE was a prisoner of war. His next of kin is Samuel L JOYCE - Father. Ormond Joyce was awarded the War Medal 1939-1945, Australia Service Medal 1939-1946, Australian Defence Medal, Pacific Star, 1939-1945 Star. He was also issued with the Returned from Active Service badge.second world war (ww2), 1939 - 1945, medals, ballarat rsl, ballarat -
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Pacific Star
This object relates to Ormond Arthur JOYCE. He was born on 28/01/1917 in Campsie, NSW. Ormond Arthur served in the AMF (VX35133) enlisting on, 26/06/1940 in Camberwell, VIC before being discharged from duties with the 2/5 FIELD HYGIENE SECTION as a Army Non-Commissioned Private (PTE) on 21/12/1945. Ormond Arthur JOYCE was a prisoner of war. His next of kin is Samuel L JOYCE - Father. Ormond Joyce was awarded the War Medal 1939-1945, Australia Service Medal 1939-1946, Australian Defence Medal, Pacific Star, 1939-1945 Star. He was also issued with the Returned from Active Service badge.second world war (ww2), 1939 - 1945, medals, ballarat rsl, ballarat -
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Australia Service Medal 1939-1946
This object relates to Ormond Arthur JOYCE. He was born on 28/01/1917 in Campsie, NSW. Ormond Arthur served in the AMF (VX35133) enlisting on, 26/06/1940 in Camberwell, VIC before being discharged from duties with the 2/5 FIELD HYGIENE SECTION as a Army Non-Commissioned Private (PTE) on 21/12/1945. Ormond Arthur JOYCE was a prisoner of war. His next of kin is Samuel L JOYCE - Father. Ormond Joyce was awarded the War Medal 1939-1945, Australia Service Medal 1939-1946, Australian Defence Medal, Pacific Star, 1939-1945 Star. He was also issued with the Returned from Active Service badge.medals, ballarat rsl, ballarat -
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War Medal 1939-1945
This object relates to Ormond Arthur JOYCE. He was born on 28/01/1917 in Campsie, NSW. Ormond Arthur served in the AMF (VX35133) enlisting on, 26/06/1940 in Camberwell, VIC before being discharged from duties with the 2/5 FIELD HYGIENE SECTION as a Army Non-Commissioned Private (PTE) on 21/12/1945. Ormond Arthur JOYCE was a prisoner of war. His next of kin is Samuel L JOYCE - Father. Ormond Joyce was awarded the War Medal 1939-1945, Australia Service Medal 1939-1946, Australian Defence Medal, Pacific Star, 1939-1945 Star. He was also issued with the Returned from Active Service badge.medals, ballarat rsl, ballarat -
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Australian Defence Medal
This object relates to Ormond Arthur JOYCE. He was born on 28/01/1917 in Campsie, NSW. Ormond Arthur served in the AMF (VX35133) enlisting on, 26/06/1940 in Camberwell, VIC before being discharged from duties with the 2/5 FIELD HYGIENE SECTION as a Army Non-Commissioned Private (PTE) on 21/12/1945. Ormond Arthur JOYCE was a prisoner of war. His next of kin is Samuel L JOYCE - Father. Ormond Joyce was awarded the War Medal 1939-1945, Australia Service Medal 1939-1946, Australian Defence Medal, Pacific Star, 1939-1945 Star. He was also issued with the Returned from Active Service badge.medals, ballarat rsl, ballarat -
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Plaque
This object relates to Ormond Arthur JOYCE. He was born on 28/01/1917 in Campsie, NSW. Ormond Arthur served in the AMF (VX35133) enlisting on, 26/06/1940 in Camberwell, VIC before being discharged from duties with the 2/5 FIELD HYGIENE SECTION as a Army Non-Commissioned Private (PTE) on 21/12/1945. Ormond Arthur JOYCE was a prisoner of war. His next of kin is Samuel L JOYCE - Father. Ormond Joyce was awarded the War Medal 1939-1945, Australia Service Medal 1939-1946, Australian Defence Medal, Pacific Star, 1939-1945 Star. He was also issued with the Returned from Active Service badge."In loving memory of Ormond Arthur JOYCE Died 2nd May, 1989 Aged 72 years. Beloved husband of Esme. In God's Care. 128"second world war (ww2), 1939 - 1945, shields & plaques, ballarat rsl, ballarat -
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Badge - Returned from Active Service
This object relates to Ormond Arthur JOYCE. He was born on 28/01/1917 in Campsie, NSW. Ormond Arthur served in the AMF (VX35133) enlisting on, 26/06/1940 in Camberwell, VIC before being discharged from duties with the 2/5 FIELD HYGIENE SECTION as a Army Non-Commissioned Private (PTE) on 21/12/1945. Ormond Arthur JOYCE was a prisoner of war. His next of kin is Samuel L JOYCE - Father. Ormond Joyce was awarded the War Medal 1939-1945, Australia Service Medal 1939-1946, Australian Defence Medal, Pacific Star, 1939-1945 Star. He was also issued with the Returned from Active Service badge.second world war (ww2), 1939 - 1945, uniforms, ballarat rsl, ballarat -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Photograph - Born digital image
A region on the Lachlan River flood plain north of Booligal New South Wales with its lightly timbered grassland criss-crossed with numerous flowing channels and water filled billabongs provided a challenging training area for a unit equipped with M113 family of vehicles. A Squadron 8/13 VMR deployed there in September 1985 for its annual exercise. The MRV was from 3 Troop commanded by Corporal RAC (Bob) MacDonald of Wangaratta Victoria. Army Reserve training in challenging countryColour image of M113 Medium Reconnaissance Vehicle(MRV) of A Squadron 8/13 Victorian Mounted rifles on annual exercise in Booligal region NSW, 1985.booligal, annual exercise, 8/13 victorian mounted rifles -
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Letter - from Wal Larsen to Wal Jack re the Tenterfield railway, Wal Larsen, Aug 1945
Wal Jack had an extensive range of correspondents throughout Australia and the world who often prepared extensive notes and records for him. This letter from Wal Larsen of Bright, dated 16 Aug 1945 describes a trip to Tenterfield, notes on crews, their hats, station layouts and detailed map. With the letter is a plan of the station layouts of the West Tamworth to Barraba line dated 6-10-45. Demonstrates some of the correspondence that Wal Jack received from around the world and that of Wal Larsen.Letter - handwritten with ink on a set of four ruled Salvation Army - Australian Comfort Fund and YMCA printed sheets and a drawing on a foolscap sheet on the rear of Australian Military Forces for - "Return on Members of the Permanent forces entitled to Medical Attendance"letters, wal jack, railways, nsw, wal larsen, tenterfield, barraba, west tamworth, nswgr -
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Photograph - Anzac Day 1951, 1951 circa
The 8/13 VMR was raised in May 1948 and was a participant in the Anzac Day marches in the district from that day forward. The sailor is John Neale wearing his WWII RAN uniform; the airman is Jack Larkin wearing his WWII RAAF uniform. The soldier (as yet unknown) also had WWII service. The colour party commander is Lieutenant Ian (Kiltie) McKie; the flag bearer is Hal Slaney.Photograph of social and historic interest to the Albury community showing citizen soldiers including returned servicemen who had volunteered for the Citizen Military Forces in the period immediately following the Second World War. It signifies the return of citizen soldiers to Albury following the war.Two black and white photographs (one framed) of colour party drawn from 8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regiment at the Anzac Day march at Albury NSW 1951. Three members of the front rank are dressed in WWII uniforms representing Navy, Army and Air Force. The flag bearer is carrying a Union Jack. The party photographed forming up in Dean Street near the intersection with Spencer Street and later passing Albury landmark, Mates Corner in Dean Street.Panel at lower centre of frame: "ANZAC Day Albury 1951 / All services represented by serving members of 8/13 VMR"anzac day, albury, neale john, larkin j d jack, slaney hal, mckie, mate's corner -
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hard cover non-fiction book, Random House, Roden Cutler, V.C, 1998
An autobiography of the life of Sir Arthur Roden Cutler, through his military career and life after the armylongest serving Govenor of NSWhard cover non-fiction book with jacket -
Surrey Hills Historical Society Collection
Photograph, Nancy and Hattie Steele
Nancy (Margaret Dillon) Steele born 1906 and Hattie ( Harriette Vevers) Steele were daughters of Charles Henri Dillon Steele (1869-1935) and Sarah Margaret Russell (1873-1944),he was a pioneer of dentistry in Victoria who was in practice in 1890 and later in Collins Street for 40 years. The family lived at ‘Dalriada’ (dem.) on the corner of Bona Vista Avenue and Union Road. Sarah Margaret Steele was President of the local Patriotic League during WW1 and is credited with starting the move to raise funds for the WW1 memorial in the Surrey Gardens. Nancy and Hattie were graduates at Melbourne University in Dentistry and Agricultural Science respectively. They continued their studies in Toronto and obtained their Doctorates. In 1923 Nancy and Hattie started the first girl guide group in Surrey Hills at Holy Trinity Church. Both married and had families. Nancy married Dr William Brayshaw Woodhouse and, while he took up army duties during World War II, Nancy continued his practice. Their son Anthony became a dentist, while Peter was known locally when he became a councillor and Mayor of Camberwell. Their daughter Margaret married Herbert Andrewartha and lived in NSW.A black and white photograph of two portraits of two young ladies. Their dress and hair styles are suggestive of a 1920's date..(miss) nancy (margaret) steele, (miss) hattie vevers steele, dalriada, house names, bona vista avenue, union road, surrey hills, dentists, first girl guide group, 1923, holy trinity church, world war, 1939-1945, mayors, councillors, (miss) margaret brayshaw-woodhouse, dr william brayshaw woodhouse, peter brayshaw woohdhouse, dr charles henri dillon steele, dr anthony brayshaw woodhouse, (miss) nancy steele, (mrs) nancy andrewartha, (miss) hattie steele, (miss) harriette vevers steele, (mrs) margaret brayshaw woodhouse, (miss) margaret dillon steele, (miss) sarah margaet russell, (mes) sarah margaret steele -
Vision Australia
Photograph - Image, Mel Robbins, Plaques at Newcastle office
Silver plaque with black writing mounted on board inside black frame, and silver plaque with black writing. Both list the companies that financially supported the Newcastle office for Vision Australia (formerly the Royal Blind Society of New South Wales). The first plaque reads: Vision Australia Blindness and low vision services Vision Australia is proudly supported in the Hunter by: Ian Paul Prime Television Hunter Readymixed Concrete Pty Ltd Port Waratah Coal Services Limited Blue Illusion - Hamilton Newcastle Permanent Building Society Australian Hotels Association Sandalyn Wilderness Estate AmpControl Colleen Praniess Lidbury Retirement & Financial Services Passmores Business College Maitland Black & White Committee Belmont 16ft Sailing Club Cessnock Supporters Club The Boulevard on Beaumont Sydney Junction Hotel Gallipoli Legion Club VDB Chartered Accountants Salvation Army - McIntosh Trust The second plaque reads: Royal Blind Society vision to share This Client Service Centre was made possible thanks to generous support from Ian Paul as well as the following organisations Prime Television Newcastle Knights Hunter Water Western Suburbs (Newcastle) Leagues Club Management Advisors Corporation Drayton Building & Construction The Plan Centre Hunter Land2 images of plaques displayed at the Newcastle officeVision Australia Blindness and low vision services Vision Australia is proudly supported in the Hunter by: Ian Paul Prime Television Hunter Readymixed Concrete Pty Ltd Port Waratah Coal Services Limited Blue Illusion - Hamilton Newcastle Permanent Building Society Australian Hotels Association Sandalyn Wilderness Estate AmpControl Colleen Praniess Lidbury Retirement & Financial Services Passmores Business College Maitland Black & White Committee Belmont 16ft Sailing Club Cessnock Supporters Club The Boulevard on Beaumont Sydney Junction Hotel Gallipoli Legion Club VDB Chartered Accountants Salvation Army - McIntosh Trust Royal Blind Society vision to share This Client Service Centre was made possible thanks to generous support from Ian Paul as well as the following organisations Prime Television Newcastle Knights Hunter Water Western Suburbs (Newcastle) Leagues Club Management Advisors Corporation Drayton Building & Construction The Plan Centre Hunter Landvision australia, royal blind society of nsw, plaques -
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Book - Maestro John Monash - Australia's Greatest Citizen General, Tim Fischer, November 2014
Who was the most innovative general of WW1? In this publication, Tim Fischer declares this to be John Monash, a man who according to Fischer, for all the recognition he received in his lifetime and after, was never given his proper due. It provides a synopsis of Sir John Monash's life and achievements. The book also included an argument to posthumously promote Sir John Monash to the rank of Field Marshal. The author, Timothy Andrew Fischer AC was an Australian politician and diplomat who served as leader of the National Party from 1990 to 1999. He was Deputy Prime Minister in the Howard Government from 1996 to 1999. Fischer was born in Lockhart, New South Wales. He served with the Australian Army in the Vietnam War. Tim Fischer was born on 3 May 1946 in Lockhart, NSW and died in Albury on 22 August 2019.A paperback volume of 268 pages, 16 unnumbered pages of photos, illustrations and maps. The covers feature photos of John Monash.Who was the most innovative general of WW1? In this publication, Tim Fischer declares this to be John Monash, a man who according to Fischer, for all the recognition he received in his lifetime and after, was never given his proper due. It provides a synopsis of Sir John Monash's life and achievements. The book also included an argument to posthumously promote Sir John Monash to the rank of Field Marshal. The author, Timothy Andrew Fischer AC was an Australian politician and diplomat who served as leader of the National Party from 1990 to 1999. He was Deputy Prime Minister in the Howard Government from 1996 to 1999. Fischer was born in Lockhart, New South Wales. He served with the Australian Army in the Vietnam War. Tim Fischer was born on 3 May 1946 in Lockhart, NSW and died in Albury on 22 August 2019.sir john monash, australia military history, world war 1 campaigns, tim fischer