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Ballarat RSL Sub-Branch Inc.
Letter (re finding of New Testament)
... the British War Medal, Victory Medal, British Military Medal GV.... the British War Medal, Victory Medal, British Military Medal GV. First ...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."To Miss Groat" "March 8th 1918"first world war (ww1), 1914 - 1918, literature, ballarat rsl, ballarat -
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Letter (re Len Groat)
... the British War Medal, Victory Medal, British Military Medal GV.... the British War Medal, Victory Medal, British Military Medal GV. First ...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.To "Mr Walter Wm Beard . . . Gloucester Shire, England" From "Charlie"first world war (ww1), 1914 - 1918, literature, ballarat rsl, ballarat -
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Pencil
... the British War Medal, Victory Medal, British Military Medal GV.... the British War Medal, Victory Medal, British Military Medal GV. First ...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.'No. 17 Walker's "Back Loop" Pencil British Make'first world war (ww1), 1914 - 1918, personal items, ballarat rsl, ballarat -
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Photograph (Three Men in Uniform)
... the British War Medal, Victory Medal, British Military Medal GV.... the British War Medal, Victory Medal, British Military Medal GV. First ...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.first world war (ww1), 1914 - 1918, photo/pictures, ballarat rsl, ballarat -
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Souvenirs - 2 Leaves
... the British War Medal, Victory Medal, British Military Medal GV.... the British War Medal, Victory Medal, British Military Medal GV. First ...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 -
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Poem - "An Echo from the Front to a Mother"
... the British War Medal, Victory Medal, British Military Medal GV.... the British War Medal, Victory Medal, British Military Medal GV. First ...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.first world war (ww1), 1914 - 1918, literature, ballarat rsl, ballarat -
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Letter - Re Victory Medal
... the British War Medal, Victory Medal, British Military Medal GV.... the British War Medal, Victory Medal, British Military Medal GV. First ...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.first world war (ww1), 1914 - 1918, literature, ballarat rsl, ballarat -
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Wallet
... the British War Medal, Victory Medal, British Military Medal GV.... the British War Medal, Victory Medal, British Military Medal GV. First ...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.Gold lettering - "J. L. GROAT, 419 AMSTRONG ST. STH. BALLARAT, VICTORIA, AUST."first world war (ww1), 1914 - 1918, personal items, ballarat rsl, ballarat -
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Photograph - "ANZAC Day 1923"
... the British War Medal, Victory Medal, British Military Medal GV.... the British War Medal, Victory Medal, British Military Medal GV. Photo ...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.Taken at Ballarat Arch of Victoryphoto/pictures, ballarat rsl, ballarat -
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In Memoriam
... the British War Medal, Victory Medal, British Military Medal GV.... the British War Medal, Victory Medal, British Military Medal GV ...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."Dear Len" 20.11.17literature, ballarat rsl, ballarat -
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Ticket - The Methodist Church of Australasia
... the British War Medal, Victory Medal, British Military Medal GV.... the British War Medal, Victory Medal, British Military Medal GV. First ...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."Quarterly ticket for June, 1917" issued to Len Groatfirst world war (ww1), 1914 - 1918, literature, ballarat rsl, ballarat -
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Letterhead - YMCA (logo only)
... the British War Medal, Victory Medal, British Military Medal GV.... the British War Medal, Victory Medal, British Military Medal GV. First ...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.first world war (ww1), 1914 - 1918, literature, ballarat rsl, ballarat -
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Photograph - Portrait
... the British War Medal, Victory Medal, British Military Medal GV.... the British War Medal, Victory Medal, British Military Medal GV. First ...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.first world war (ww1), 1914 - 1918, photo/pictures, ballarat rsl, ballarat -
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Photograph - HMAT Runic (A54)
... the British War Medal, Victory Medal, British Military Medal GV.... the British War Medal, Victory Medal, British Military Medal GV. First ...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.Signed on back with names of 19 men Addressed to "Mrs Groat, 419 Armstrong St Sth, Ballarat. Victoria, Australia"first world war (ww1), 1914 - 1918, photo/pictures, ballarat rsl, ballarat -
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Newspaper Cutting
... the British War Medal, Victory Medal, British Military Medal GV.... the British War Medal, Victory Medal, British Military Medal GV ...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."Dominion Troops Say Farewell"literature, ballarat rsl, ballarat -
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Booklet - "USA"
... the British War Medal, Victory Medal, British Military Medal GV.... the British War Medal, Victory Medal, British Military Medal GV ...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."A Portrait in Miniature of America and Americans in Wartime"literature, ballarat rsl, ballarat -
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Publication - "An Appreciation. Arch of Victory & Avenue of Honour Ballarat"
... the British War Medal, Victory Medal, British Military Medal GV.... the British War Medal, Victory Medal, British Military Medal GV ...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."Second Edition. Proceeds for Avenue of Honour Fund"literature, ballarat rsl, ballarat -
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Leaflet - "Manifesto to Australian Soldiers"
... the British War Medal, Victory Medal, British Military Medal GV.... the British War Medal, Victory Medal, British Military Medal GV ...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.A declaration of policiesliterature, ballarat rsl, ballarat -
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Newspaper cuttings x 5
... the British War Medal, Victory Medal, British Military Medal GV.... the British War Medal, Victory Medal, British Military Medal GV ...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."Salutes from the Wounded"; "A Soldier's Reflections"; "The King's Message"; "The Oversight"; "Helersy"literature, ballarat rsl, ballarat -
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Letter
... the British War Medal, Victory Medal, British Military Medal GV.... the British War Medal, Victory Medal, British Military Medal GV. First ...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.From War Office to Pte J L GROAT re photograph of the grave of Pte A T Battenfirst world war (ww1), 1914 - 1918, literature, ballarat rsl, ballarat -
The 5th/6th Battalion Royal Victoria Regiment Historical Collection
Headwear - Helmet, British Army Helmet Mk6
... The Mk 6 was issued to the British military in 1986.[3... to the British military in 1986.[3] They were known to be used ...The Mk 6 was issued to the British military in 1986.[3] They were known to be used in Operation Desert Storm and Desert Shield.[4] From 1992, the Mk 6 was supplied to the UN alongside the M88, MICH and the M1 to allow for protection of peacekeeping forces. Many military forces used these helmets such as Argentina, Mexico, and most listed UN countries as stated. These were either covered with the respective country's camouflage helmet cover, or issued with a blue Mk 6 cover to indicate it as a peacekeeping helmet.[5] From June 2009, the helmet was replaced by the Mk 7 helmet.British Army combat helmet mk 6 made of ballistic nylon, painted olive green. It has a foam and leather liner and an olve green webbing harness to secure the helmet to the soldiers head. "Becca" is written in sharpie on the inside rear right of the helmet forward of the manufactures sizing and serial tag. -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Magazine (Item) - Index Aeronautics
... Description: British Technical Journal Aviation Military... Moorabbin melbourne Description: British Technical Journal Aviation ...Description: British Technical Journal Aviation Military Level of Importance: World. -
Ringwood RSL Sub-Branch
Memorabilia - Souvenir-money belt, Circa 1940's
... British/Australian military badges, 7 buttons and one officers pip... melbourne world war two ww2 wwii badges coins royal british nursing ...00607.1 Brown leather belt. Attached are 2 British/Australian military badges, 7 buttons and one officers pip.00607.2 Assorted badges and coins.00607.3 Lapel badge Naval Assn of Australia engraved 561 on reverse. ASM 1939-1945 engraved PA2095 EJ Cope. Royal British Nursing Assn medal Wilhelmina Crosby 00607.4 12 Australian Army Medical Corps buttons Queens Crown124world war two, ww2, wwii, badges, coins, royal british nursing association, naval association of australia, australian army medical corps -
Wodonga & District Historical Society Inc
Map - Australia Shewing the Tracks of the Late Explorers, c1865
... December 1893) had an early career in the British Military before... 1893) had an early career in the British Military before ...Charles George Eastland Platts arrived in South Australia on 22 March 1839, and soon after established his business in Adelaide. He became Adelaide’s first bookseller. It was known as Platts’ Library but was also a bookshop and stationer. His business was also used as a postal receiving house. Platts died on 14 November 1871. Boyle Travers Finniss (18 August 1807 – 24 December 1893) had an early career in the British Military before selling off his commission in 1835. He was appointed assistant surveyor to Colonel William Light in South Australia. He then had several roles in public service. Finniss was the first premier and Chief Secretary South Australia, serving from 24 October 1856 to 20 August 1857. In 1864 he was appointed as the Government Resident of the Northern Territory. He was filling this role at the time when the map was produced and is acknowledged on the map.This is a very early map documenting the exploration and opening up of Australia.Map of Australia and part of Indonesia. Part coloured with tracks of 15 explorers including Eyre, Stuart, Leichhardt and Burke and Wills with notes and some details of latitude and longitude. Relief relating to the major mountain ranges is indicated. At the bottom of the map is a key to the explorers and a list of the counties in the different states. Top left side of map has small sketch of the Platts (publisher) building at the corner of King William Street.Map of Australia shewing the tracks of late explorers into the interior and across the continent together with their discoveries map/ projected, compiled and drawn by O.W.O. Bennett Most Respectfully Dedicated to LIEUT. COL. BOYLE TRAVERS FINISS Government Resident of the Northern Territory of SOUTH AUSTRALIAexplorers -- australia -- maps, rare maps australia -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
South African Medal, Circa 1900s
... The Queens South Africa Medal was awarded to British... to British and Colonial Military personal and civilians who served ...The Queens South Africa Medal was awarded to British and Colonial Military personal and civilians who served in the Second Boer War. On the death of Queen Victoria the medal became the "Kings Africa Medal". Was awarded for service after January 1902. There were 176,000 medals awarded.Queens South African Medal. Round Silver Medal with 4 bars on cotton ribbon - Orange Red and Black stripes. The Bars were for campaigns South Africa 1902 , South Africa1901, Transvaal and Orange Free State. There were 26 bars awarded for the various campaigns. Obverse side shows Queen Victoria - reverse side depicts Britannia with South Africa above.The medal was awarded to Private J James # 2784. RLY. PNR. REG x. -
Greensborough Historical Society
Book - Manual, Military Engineering; Volume VIII: Transportation, 1949_
... Military Manual. Great Britain. War Office. Title: Military... Plenty Lower Plenty melbourne Military Manual. Great Britain. War ...Military Manual. Great Britain. War Office. Title: Military Engineering, Volume VIII-Transportation. Part VI Port Operation and Maintenance. Supplement No.1- Military Stevedoring.170p., illus., foldout endpapers. Soft cover.world war i, military manuals, military engineering, transportation -
Highett RSL Sub Branch Inc
Medals:, Service L C McKiernan
... - 1975 with Korean 3) Government citation clasp 4) BRITISH... clasp 4) BRITISH AND COMMONWEALTH ARMY MILITARY FORCES KOREAN ...1) KOREA WAR 1950 MEDAL 2) Australian Service medal 1945 - 1975 with Korean 3) Government citation clasp 4) BRITISH AND COMMONWEALTH ARMY MILITARY FORCES KOREAN 5) Australian Service medal 1945 - 1975A36009 L C McKiernan -
Frankston RSL Sub Branch
Stand, Tripod, Puddefoot Bowers & Simonett Limited, ca 1940
... , used by Australian and British Commonwealth military forces... by Australian and British Commonwealth military forces for mounting ...A portable, three legged stand in the form of a tripod, used by Australian and British Commonwealth military forces for mounting the standard issue signaling lamp and heliograph. The three collapsible, metal tipped, wooden legs are joined by hinge fittings to a brass collar with a threaded mount at one end (the head). The mounting thread is approximately 38mm diameter and fitted with a protective cap which can be removed for use, the cap being retained by a length of light chain. The stand is complete with a leather and webbing carrying strap attached to the head fitting of the stand with a leather sleeve at the other end which fits over the free end of the legs when folded.The brass collar and mount is stamped: "STAND LAMP OR HELIO A MKlll" the manufacturer "P.M.G. VIC" and "1941"military, tripod, ww2, world war 2, signalling, heliograph, stand -
Frankston RSL Sub Branch
Stand, Tripod, Puddefoot Bowers & Simonett Limited, ca 1940
... , used by Australian and British Commonwealth military forces... of a tripod, used by Australian and British Commonwealth military ...A portable, three legged stand in the form of a tripod, used by Australian and British Commonwealth military forces for mounting the standard issue signaling lamp and heliograph. The three collapsible, metal tipped, wooden legs are joined by hinge fittings to a brass collar with a threaded mount at one end (the head). The mounting thread is approximately 38mm diameter and fitted with a protective cap which can be removed for use, the cap being retained by a length of light chain. The stand is complete with a leather and webbing carrying strap attached to the head fitting of the stand with a leather sleeve at the other end which fits over the free end of the legs when folded.The brass collar and mount is stamped : "STAND LAMP OR HELIO A MKlll" and has the manufacturer "PUDDEFOOT, BOWERS & SIMONETT LTD, LONDON, 1940". Serial number 47064. Each of the wooden legs are stamped with the Australian Department of Defence "DɅD" symbol.military, tripod, ww2, world war 2, signalling, heliograph, stand -
The Beechworth Burke Museum
Postcard, 1916
... Commissioner in London, Sir George Reid, and the British military... Commissioner in London, Sir George Reid, and the British military ...The photograph on the obverse side of the postcard was taken in Egypt on 4 March 1916, during World War I. Depicted are three unidentified Australian soldiers part of the Australian Imperial Force. They are dressed in military uniforms. Each of these men are seated atop a camel's back. All three camels are draped in - what are believed to be - traditional Egyptian textiles, including tassels, carpets and beads. In the background, we can see a triangular pyramid and the Great Sphinx of Giza. The Australian Imperial Force (AIF) were established by the Australian government in August 1914. This announcement marked the beginning of Australia's involvement in World War I. Immediately, men were recruited to serve the British Empire in the Middle East and on the Western Front. The first contingent of the AIF departed Australia by ship in November 1914. England was their destination. Although, their convoy was diverted to Egypt after the Australian High Commissioner in London, Sir George Reid, and the British military authorities unanimously agreed that the overcrowded military camps in England were unsuitable for so many men over winter. The AIF disembarked in Alexandria, Egypt on 3 December 1914, and the men moved to training camps near Cairo. It was in Egypt that the AIF and the New Zealand Expeditionary Force (NZEF) formed one united corps - the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps (ANZAC). This group of troops trained in the desert beneath the pyramids until March 1915.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. On 25 April 1915, members of the Australian Imperial Force landed on Gallipoli in Turkey with troops from New Zealand, Britain, and France. This specific event holds very strong significance within Australian history. 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. The record's unique research potential is strengthened by its relationship to a historically significant site: the Egyptian pyramids. Since the postcard was produced in 1916, the record can be used as primary evidence for historians and conservationists studying these sites, or how these sites have evolved over time. The record may also be a useful resource for those interested in the history of Egyptian textiles. Furthermore, it may also provide insight into international relations between Egypt and Australia in the past and present.Sepia rectangular postcard printed on paper.Obverse: 172 / Reverse: 6536 / CARTE POSTALE / 4/3/16 / Rough riders under / the shadow of the / pyramids /military album, army, war, wwi, world war i, egypt, pyramid, great sphinx of giza, textiles, australian imperial force, aif, uniform