William Penn Symons' first combat experience was in South Africa during the Ninth Xhosa War, 1877-78. In 1879 he took part in the Zulu war. He then served during the Burma Expedition (1885-89). In 1889 he received the Companion of the Order of the Bath. In 1898, following other campaigns, he was awarded the Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath. In 1899, Symons was given the staff rank of brigadier general and was to be General Officer Commanding of Natal. He was asked by the War Office to advise on the number of troops required to safely garrison the Natal from the threat of invasion from the Boer Republics of the Transvaal and Orange Free states. Cabinet decided to send ten thousand extra troop abut they also appointed Lieutenant General Sir George White to supersede Symons as Generat Officer Commanding in Natal. Penn Symons, on his own authority deployed one of his brigades to Dundee, a town north of Ladysmith. The position of Ladysmith anad Dundee was precarious as they stand in a triangle of Natal, Orange Free State and Transvaal. White wanted to recall the Dundee garrison to Ladysmith but because of political pressure from Sit Walter Hely-Harrison, the Governor of Natal, he agreed to leave them there. The Boers declared war on 11 October and began crossing the Natal borders the following day. On 20 October 1899 Boer troops on the nearby Talana Hill proceeded to open fire on the town. The British guns moved to return fire as the general surveyed the Boer positions and gave orders to his commanding officers. Symons believed in old fashioned military tactics of close order but these formations were not designed to be used against lonf range bolt action rifles and Symons' brigades would be the first of manyin this war to pay the heavy cost ofthe mistake, as many generals would repeat it. The infantry battalions set off from the east of the town. The first part of the advance went well and they reached a small wood at the foot of the hill where they found shelter. Beyond the wood was a wall and then open ground. Symons rode up to the wood to find out why the attack had halted. He ordered the men to proceed, rode through the wood then walked through the gap in the wall. After a few moments he returned and was helped to remount his horse. He rode back from the front lines until he was out of sight of his troops before he asked for assistance from the Indian stretcher bearers. He had been shot in the stomach. Symons was taken to the field hospital at Dundee. After a few wasted days Symons' replacement, Brigadier General Yule, decided to abandon the town and the worst-wounded to the Boers and steal away at night to Ladysmith. Symons became a prisoner of war along with many others. He felt betrayed by Yule and just before he died he implored the medical officer, Major Donegal, to "tell everyone I died facing the enemy". Individual image from photographed poster of tobacco and cigarette cards.william penn symons, south africa, ninth xhosa war, companion of the order of the bath, knigt commander of the order of the bath, general officer commanding in natal, dundee, ladysmith, orange free state, transvaal, sir walter hely-harrison, governor of natal, boers, brigadier general yule

Official History of Australia in the war of 1914-1918 Vol I The story of Anzac :The first phase , from the outbreak of war to the end of the first phase of the Gallipoli campaign , May 4, 1915 by C.E.W. Bean , published by Angus & Robertson 89 Castlereagh St Sydney 1939 , 21.6x14x6.5cm maroon hard bound covered book with gold lettering , inside cover signed Wesley Harry 1973 , 111 maps 56 illustrations and , ninth edition ( first edition was 1921) the outbreak of war to the end of the first phase of the Gallipoli campaign , May 4, 1915 by C.E.W. Bean , published by Angus & Robertson 89 Castlereagh St Sydney 1939 , 21.6x14x6.5cm maroon hard bound covered book with gold lettering , inside cover signed Wesley Harry 1973 , 111 maps 56 illustrations and , ninth edition ( first edition was 1921)C.E.W. Beanbooks, military

Colour photograph: image shows float with people holding banners bearing names - John Hooper, Bedelia Lansell and Susan Budds. Float says 'Save Fortuna' and was part of the campaign to keep Fortuna Villa in public hands. Bendigo Easter Fair 2009.cottage, miners, fortuna, bendigo historical society

The Norman Oliver collection. Norman Oliver was three times Mayor of Bendigo - 1950-51, 1964-65, 1970-71. Two copies of seven pages of typed notes for a campaign speech in the Victorian state election 1955. Oliver was standing as a Country Party candidate for a seat in the Legislative Assembly. This speech appears to have been given on 3BO as it begins 'Good afternoon, listeners ..'and asks for their vote 'next Saturday'. He replies to criticism that he is anti-working class, his education plans for Bendigo, agricultural science and trade, Bendigo's housing shortage, road policies, drainage issues with the Bendigo Creek. Additions and corrections in blue ink.bendigo, hospital, speech notes, norman joseph oliver , councillor norman oliver. mayor of bendigo. 3bo. victorian state election 1955. country party.

The Norman Oliver collection. Norman Oliver was three times Mayor of Bendigo - 1950-51, 1964-65, 1970-71. Six typed pages, and then one single page copy, of a campaign speech for the Victorian state election in 1955. He was standing for the Country Party. Topics include : Australian manufacturing, exports and quality problems with wine, dried fruits, cheese and butter, and canned goods.australia, norman joseph oliver , councillor norman oliver. mayor of bendigo. victorian state election 1955. country party.

The Norman Oliver collection. Norman Oliver was three times Mayor of Bendigo - 1950-51, 1964-65, 1970-71. Three pages of typed notes titled 'Talk over 3BO. Saturday 21 May 1955'. The speech is part of his campaign in the Victorian State Election of 1955. He was a candidate for the Country Party. Topics include : country railway freight charges, and the industrialization of the state.bendigo, hospital, speech notes, norman joseph oliver , councillor norman oliver. mayor of bendigo. 3bo. victorian state election 1955. country party.

The Norman Oliver collection. Norman Oliver was three times Mayor of Bendigo - 1950-51, 1964-65, 1970-71. Eight pages of typed notes for a speech titled 'Address to Public Meeting Eaglehawk Town Hall May 18 1955'. This was a campaign speech in the Victorian State Election 1955. Oliver was standing as a candidate for the Country Party. Topics he covered : his personal abilities, housing and new home construction, sewerage, and industries. There are two copies of these notes.bendigo, hospital, speech notes, norman joseph oliver , councillor norman oliver. mayor of bendigo. victorian state election 1955. country party.

The Norman Oliver collection. Norman Oliver was three times Mayor of Bendigo - 1950-51, 1964-65, 1970-71. Six pages of typed notes titled ' Broadcast talk. 3BO. May 10th 1955'. Topics include : voting instructions, Mrs Weber - campaign secretary and ex-member of Parliament, announcement of his Policy Speech at the Capital Theatre in the presence of the leader of the Country Party Sir Herbert Hyland, and other campaign matters.bendigo, hospital, speech notes, norman joseph oliver , councillor norman oliver. mayor of bendigo. victorian state election 1955. country party. ivy weber.

MacRobertson's Old Style Butter Scotch 6 ozs Nett tin box / containing 2 x envelopes addressed to Mrs L. Chancellor , A.C.F. Branch , Taraxville , Golden Square , postmarked 19.11.1942. , 2 1/2 penny red Australia stamp, WW2 Penny - a Plane Certificates showing promotion to various ranks - in the Penny - a Plane Campaign - 16 x certificates - Flying officer / 5 x certificates Flight Lieutenant - signed A.R. Cutler V.C. / 4 x certificates - Squadron Leader / 27 x Seargean Pilot - some bearing the name of LYDIA CHANCELLOR. / Piece of paper 'Francis Greenway - his Life & times '/ Newspaper clipping from the Argus Newspaper 17.10. 1942. ' Penny -a Plane Fund Grows, describes campaign which is related to the amount of 'Jap' planes shot down - e.g. 'No 1 cards which contain 100 stamps - one for every Jap plane shot down - have been completed'ephemera, mementoes, lydia chancellor collection, collection, macrobertson's old style butter scotch tin 6 ozs nett / mrs l. chancellor 2 1/2 penny red australia stamp /penny - a plane certificates /campaign / a.r. cutler v.c.

Newspaper article 'Herald Sun' : On front : The war that changed the world, the WW1 Centenary Exhibition. Two page spread from Herald Sun showing aspects of World War 1, a. Time line along bottom of pages showing stages/campaigns of WW1. Archduke Franz Ferdinand, first gun, Gallipoli campaign, jacket of Robert Tuckerman, German machine gun. side b. Shows different aspects of the War, why in 1914, machines of war, air force, shock, trench warfare, war's end, posters, Lord Kitchener, enrol at once, U.Boats, peace conference.Herald Sunnewspaper, sun news -pictorial, anzac centenary

Gallipoli 100 year anniversary magazine produced by Herald Sun. Black and white print, many photos of World War 1 soldiers, nurses, campaigns, objects from period.newspaper, sun news -pictorial, anzac, bendigo, world war 1 and 11., army, navy, airforce

The Norman Oliver collection. Norman Oliver was three times Mayor of Bendigo - 1950-51, 1964-65, 1970-71. Three typed pages of speech notes. Undated but information suggests 1965. Corrections made in blue and red ink. Mentions that the Easter Fair has recently ended. Topics discussed : the Cancer Campaign success and recent advances in treatment and facilities, a discussion with a Mr Larritt, the grandson of Bendigo's first surveyor, and the work his grandfather performed, especially regarding the reservations chosen for the Hospital and the Home and Hospital for the Aged, the Art Gallery's Dobell exhibition, Commonwealth Youth Sunday on May 2nd, the promotion of Bendigo by the Victorian Promotion Committee, and Anzac Day business. Oliver states that 'in 1914 the citizens of Bendigo presented the 7th Bn AIF with a set of bugles. One of the bugles used by 'Pompey' Simpson in the landing of Gallipoli and in France until he was wounded in 1917, when it was used by Wally Granland until the Armistice. On Anzac Eve at the 9PM ritual to the Fallen, the bugle will be used for the first time since the first war ..by Bugler John Murphy of Southern Command.' The HMAS Bendigo Assoc. reunion and information.bendigo, council, speech notes, norman joseph oliver , councillor norman oliver. mayor of bendigo. anti-cancer appeal. victorian inland meat authority. anzac day.

Card - Commitment to 'Spend for Employment Scheme' - Bendigo Citizens' Committee. 1933 scheme to obtain promises to spend money locally to provide additional employment.. Mr S Simpson, Hon. Sec., Campaign Headquarters - Town Hall, Bendigo. Space left for money to be spent (Pounds); signature; address. Printer: Bolton Bros.organization, club/society, bendigo citizens' committee

Leaflet for Youth Rally - 'This is Life'. Concert and Youth Rally held on 21st June 1952, Temperance Hall, Bendigo. Presented by 'Campaigners for Christ', Melbourne.organization, club/society, religious

Booklet titled National Trust of Australia (Victoria) Submission for the Preservation of the Castlemaine Market, Castlemaine, Victoria. Classified ''A'' - Of National Importance; To Be Preserved At All Costs. June 1967. Contents: Official trust Photograph of the Market - Introduction - The Castlemaine Market, Its Importance - Historical Notes - Detailed Report Regarding the Ptresent structural Conditions of the Building - Schedule of Works - Cost of Restoration - Extracts from ''Australia's travel and tourist Industry, 1965 - Extracts from the United Nations' Report Connected with its International Campaign for Monuments - Conclusion - Drawings.national trust, properties, submission

A cream paper document being the 'Final Report' of the St. John's, Bendigo ''Progressive Stewardship'' Campaign. D.K.P. Miller, Campaign Director. Also included is the Annual Financial Requirement. Item part of Mr. Ken Hesse Collection donated by Mr. James Lerk.church, celebration, presbyterian church forest st bendigo, ken hesse collection, collection, bendigo, church, christianity, organisation, religion, report, st. john's bendigo, presbyterian church, history

Document. Thank you card and season's greetings to supporters of Thomas Langdon after his 1908 election campaign.document, memo, thank you card.

This document was part of a media campaign to have Mr. Gray, the boss, of the nursery at Wail reinstated to that position after being forced to retire. the media campaign was successful.A five pages typewritten document titled: The Wimmera Forest nursery and what it has to offer to Northwestern tree growers by L. John Ellison. The document was sent to the editor of the Educational Magazine in Melbourne. Part of the Aileen and John Ellison collection.On front page in pencil: Mr. Graywimmera, wail nursery

Copy of a newspaper article titled three-year battle to get lights printed on yellow paper. Date written at the top is September 19 - 1984.Photo shows Eaglehawk Rd with a man crossing the street and a car going past. A tractor is on the corner. The accompanying article mentions that residents have been campaigning to get the lights for over three years.bendigo, history, long gully history group, the long gully history group - installation of traffic lights eaglehawk rd/creeth st, long gully primary school, the road construction authority, ted coleman, bendigo city council, rite-way

A tin with a picture of HRH The Duke of Gloucester on the front. There are also pictures of ships on the tin. The tin contains newspaper cuttings from The Bendigo Advertiser on community activities in Bendigo between 1919 and 1952. Activities include Golden Square Comforts Fund and other efforts and campaigns related to the war. The community activities of the Pethard family are mentioned among many church and sporting activities in the Bendigo community.organisation, community, bendigo, lydia chancellor collection, collection, bendigo, community, clubs, clubs and associations, organisations, organizations, person, male, female, individual, pethard family, golden square comforts fund, king george vi, history, sport

Document. Campaign Calendar, venue 1st floor City Hall.document, memo, campaign calendar

Document. DAI GUM SAN fund raising campaign, plan of Action, The Implementation and the Involvement. May 1974.document, memo, dai gum san fund raising campaign

Document. Campaign Incentive scheme, DAI GUM SAN.document, memo, campaign incentive scheme

The Norman Oliver collection. Norman Oliver was three times Mayor of Bendigo - 1950-51, 1964-65, 1970-71. Four typed pages titled 'Mayor Speaks May 14th'. Topics include : Bendigo Technical College Speech Night, visit from the Town Clerk of Timaru N.Z., the Victorian Promotion Committee and development of industry and employment in Bendigo, the need for worker housing, the sponsorship of Bendigo Apex Club of the 'Bring out a Briton' campaign, proposed Bendigo Aerodrome, Justice of the Peace issues, crude language in library books, and the weights and measures bureaucracy. There appears to be a page missing from these notes.bendigo, council, report, norman joseph oliver , councillor norman oliver. mayor of bendigo. bendigo technical college. victorian promotions committee. bendigo apex club.

Photographs of a souvenir scarf depicting the Gallipoli campaign during World War One.gallipoli, sydney, emden, anzac, anzac cove, anzac landing, aif, mmm

The Battle of Jerusalem occurred during the British Empire's "Jerusalem Operations" against the Ottoman Empire, when fighting for the city developed from 17 November, continuing after the surrender until 30 December 1917, to secure the final objective of the Southern Palestine Offensive during the Sinai and Palestine Campaign of World War I. (Wikipedia) On 11 December, General Edmund Allenby humbly entered the Old City on foot through the Jaffa Gate instead of horse or vehicles to show respect for the holy city. He was the first Christian in many centuries to control Jerusalem, which is a very important site for many faiths. The Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, David Lloyd George described the capture as "a Christmas present for the British people". The battle was a great morale boost for the British Empire.(wikipedia)Photograph showing a number of soldiers on a raised platform, including General Allanby. Locals look on from below, some wearing fez hats.Verso: Reading the proclamation at Jerusalem. General Allenby in centre. This photo no doubt will be valuable one day. Palestine, 1918world war one, jerusalem, palestine, allenby, general allenby