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Warrnambool RSL Sub Branch
Pamphlet, Pamphlet: A Guide to Australian Memorials on the Western Front in France and Belgium
... Pamphlet: A Guide to Australian Memorials on the Western ... -
Warrnambool RSL Sub Branch
Pamphlet, Pamphlet: Guide to the Battlefields, Cemeteries and Memorials of the Gallipoli Peninsula
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Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Panorama of Stawell from Pioneers Memorial. Murray Views No. 4
Panorama of Stawell from Big Hill. Murray Views No. 4. View from Pioneer Memorial Post c 1939Black & White photo of Stawell from Pioneers Memorial post c 1939. Murray Views No. 4, View from Pioneer's Memorial Stawell, Vic.stawell, panorama -
Geelong RSL Sub Branch
Medallions & Booklet - National Service Memorial, Monoset Printers, Medallions and Magazine 2010
The Medallions and the Magazine are dedicated to National Service and National Servicemen who served during the period 1951-1972. The Memorial for National Service is located at the Australian War Memorial, Canberra.The items are the original that were raised to acknowledge National Service and National Servicemen, 1951-1972.1 x round Medallion on a wood base in a lined cardboard case 2 x round Medallion in a lined black case 1 x magazine 'Australian War Memorial, National Service MemorialThe large medallion has a carving of the Memorial that is at the Australian War Memorial, around the medallion 'Dedicated to all Australian National Servicemen and in Memory of those who died. Thh two smaller medallions has the tri service logo in the centre and round the outside of the medallion is Anniversary of National Service 1951-1972. The Magazine 20 page history of National Service in Australia and the history of the National Service Memorial Dedicated 8 September 2010.awm, national service, magazine, medallions -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Soldiers’ Memorial World War 1 Main Street -- Rose Series Postcard P. 12145
Original Rose Series Postcard Soldiers’ Memorial with Weighbridge and Coffee Palace formerly Castlemaine Hotel. The inscription on the memorial reads. "Erected by Girl's Remembrance League to the Honour of the Living and the Everlasting Glory of the dead, who fought in the Great War 1914-1919. Lest We Forget"Original Rose Series Post Card and three enlargements. Shows Soldiers Memorial, Weighbridge and Coffee Place, c.1940The Rose Series P. 12145 Soldiers Memorial, Stawell Vic.stawell ww1 -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Photograph, Kodak, Charles Wilson Memorial Fountain, 1990
Colour photograph of Charles Wilson Memorial. Charles was an early pioneer of Tatura. Born 1855, died 1901 . He was a J.P.Colour photo of Charles Wilson memorial fountain in Tatura in Tatura Bowls garden. On back of photo, The Charles Wilson memorial fountain situated at the Tatura Bowls club. -
Marysville & District Historical Society
Postcard (item) - Colour postcard, Donovan Wilson, 'GOULDS MEMORIAL DRIVE'- Buxton Marysville Road, Post 2009
A colour photograph taken of Gould Memorial Drive on the Buxton Marysville Road in Victoria.A colour photograph taken of Gould Memorial Drive on the Buxton Marysville Road in Victoria. The planting of the avenue of Lombardi Poplars was initiated by Mrs Joy Gould and the trees were planted by workers of the Gould Mill. The intention was for the avenue to extend from Marysville to Buxton. However, this was never fully realised. In Autumn the trees turn a brilliant yellow and are a major tourist attraction. This postcard was produced by Donovan Wilson Photography as a souvenir of Marysville.Gould Memorial Drive/ Buxton Marysville Road/ Marysville Donovan Wilson/ Photography Place/ Stamp/ Heremarysville, buxton, poplar trees, gould memorial drive, donovan wilson, postcard, souvenir, marysville-buxton road -
Rutherglen Historical Society
Photograph - Image, W.H. Skey, 1938
Black and white photograph of the WWI Memorial, the band Rotunda, and Cannon in Rutherglen Memorial ParkOn back of photo: "The Memorial"memorial park, monument, rutherglen park, rotunda, band stand -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Photograph, J E & B L Rogers, Halfey Memorial, Boroondara General (Kew) Cemetery, c.1959
This work forms part of the collection assembled by the historian Dorothy Rogers, that was donated to the Kew Historical Society by her son John Rogers in 2015. The manuscripts, photographs, maps, and documents were sourced by her from both family and local collections or produced as references for her print publications. Many were directly used by Rogers in writing ‘Lovely Old Homes of Kew’ (1961) and 'A History of Kew' (1973), or the numerous articles on local history that she produced for suburban newspapers. Most of the photographs in the collection include detailed annotations in her hand.The Rogers Collection provides a comprehensive insight into the working habits of a historian in the 1960s and 1970s. Together it forms the largest privately-donated collection within the archives of the Kew Historical Society.Black and white photograph of the Halfey memorial in the Boroondara General Cemetery. The memorial, surmounted by a winged angel, is the tallest monument in the cemetery. "Halfey Memorial"boroondara general kew cemetery, notable graves -- kew (vic.), halfey memorial -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Photograph, J E & B L Rogers, Cussen Memorial, Boroondara General (Kew) Cemetery, 1950s
This work forms part of the collection assembled by the historian Dorothy Rogers, that was donated to the Kew Historical Society by her son John Rogers in 2015. The manuscripts, photographs, maps, and documents were sourced by her from both family and local collections or produced as references for her print publications. Many were directly used by Rogers in writing ‘Lovely Old Homes of Kew’ (1961) and 'A History of Kew' (1973), or the numerous articles on local history that she produced for suburban newspapers. Most of the photographs in the collection include detailed annotations in her hand.The Rogers Collection provides a comprehensive insight into the working habits of a historian in the 1960s and 1970s. Together it forms the largest privately-donated collection within the archives of the Kew Historical Society.Small black and white snapshot of the Cussen Memorial in the Boroondara General Cemetery. The memorial was commissioned by Sir Leo Cussen, a judge of the Victorian Supreme Court as a memorial to his son, Hubert. The chapel is designed in the Gothic Revival style."Cussen Memorial"funerary monumnets, crypts, boroondara general (kew) cemetery, leo cussen -
Ringwood RSL Sub-Branch
Printed Display item, c 1921
WWI memorial to a soldier from CollingwoodMemorial certificate for Pte Harry Metcalf 23rd Btn KIA 18/6/1916 on backing board Certfiicate has photos of memorials located on Western Front covering South African, Ulster, Highlanders, Australian and British -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Souvenir - Cup and Saucer Soldiers Memorial Warrnambool, 1940s
This is a Warrnambool souvenir item made about the 1940s. It features the Warrnambool War Memorial which is a Warrnambool landmark popular with the makers of souvenir items for sale to local residents and tourists to the city. The War Memorial was originally designed as a memorial to the local soldiers who enlisted and died during World War One. It was built in 1924 and first used for an official function in 1925. A World War Two memorial section added was added in the 1950s. These items are of interest as examples of the souvenirs made to sell to tourists sixty years ago. The items were made of good quality bone china. The Warrnambool War Memorial still features today on some items sold as souvenirs of the City.This is a white bone china cup and saucer set - a Warrnambool souvenir piece. It has a black and white image of the Warrnambool War Memorial on the side of the cup and on the base of the saucer. There is gilding on the edges of the cup and its handle and on the saucer. The base of both items has a British Crown symbol on it. Under the War Memorial images : ‘Soldiers Memorial, Warrnambool Vic.’ On the base of cup and the saucer: ‘Melba Bone China, Guaranteed Made in England’ warrnambool war memorial, warrnambool souvenir, warrnambool -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Souvenir - Warrnambool Soldiers Memorial saucer, Mid 20th Century
The War Memorial was constructed in 1925 on Merri Street at the South side of Liebig St. It was constructed to commemorate the soldiers of WW1. It is constructed of red granite and the Angel is carved in marble. Adjacent to it is the RSL clubrooms.The Warrnambool War Memorial is a significant space commemorating a significant event and situated in one of the most prominent sites within the city. The image on this item would therefore be a typical memory which visitors would like to take from our city.White china saucer with gold rim and black print of the Warrnambool War Memorial. Soldiers Memorial Warrnambool. On rear Royal Stafford, guaranteed English Bone China. Made in England warrnambool, warrnambool war memorial -
Wodonga & District Historical Society Inc
Memorabilia - Wodonga Soldiers' Memorial Plate, Victoria China, C. 1918 - 1939
A wide range of small china pieces carrying scenic views of holiday destinations or key locations were a popular kind of souvenir during much of the 20th century. Several different pieces were used to depict Wodonga during this period, primarily focusing on the Woodland Grove and the Soldier Memorial. A wide range of souvenirs have been produced to commemorate Wodonga and its landmarks over time. These items document key changes in Wodonga and its heritage. The producers mark on the plate was used by the company Victoria China Czechoslovakia between 1919 and 1938.Small china pieces carrying scenic views of holiday destinations were a popular kind of souvenir during much of the 20th century. These items have local and social significance as they reflect the landmarks or local features valued by the community over time.China Plate, Oblong in shape decorated with flowers and an image of the Soldiers' Memorial in Wodonga in the centre. Makers mark of Victoria China Czechoslovakia which was used from 1918 to1939."SOLDIERS MEMORIAL WODONGA"souvenir, soldiers memorial, wodonga victoria, victoria china, memorabilia -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Documents, Postcards, unknown
Diorama photographs at the Australian War Memorial, Canberra001810.1: Colour photograph of Uniforms diorama, Australian War Memorial 001810.2: Colour photograph of Lighthorse diorama, Australian War Memorial 001810.3: Colour photograph of Lone Pine diorama, Australian War Memorial001810.1: UNIFORMS WORN IN EASTERN CAMPAIGNS. 1914-1918 001810.2: LIGHT HORSE IN ACTION, ROMANI,PALESTINE,1916 001810.3: PICTURE MODEL OF ACTION AT LONE PINE, GALLIPOLI, 1915 Reserve: POST pictorial logo CARD Austraian War Memorial Series 1canberra, australia, lone pine, gallipoli, uniforms, light horse, romani, palestine, gladys holmes -
Lara RSL Sub Branch
Papers Photo, Opening of the Lara and district War Memorial Gates - December 22nd 1929, 1929
Program of the opening of the Lara and District War Memorial Gates by His Excellency The Governor (Lord Somers). Date Sunday, 22nd of December 1929. The program lists the names on the Lara and District War Memorial.Opening of the the Lara War Memorial Gates and Photo of people at the opening.Program of the Opening of the Lara and district War Memorial Gates - December 22nd 1929 Black and White Photo of the OpeningProgram outlining procedures for the opening of the Lara and District War Memorial Gates in 1929. Photo on back inscription - 22nd December 1929 -
Melbourne Legacy
Photograph - Photo, Australian War Memorial, Junior Legatee Outing
A photo of 13 children and 4 men at the Australian War Memorial in Canberra. Each year two junior Legatees from each state are selected to visit Canberra, and the War Memorial, under the auspices of the H.and D. Florance Foundation. Names unknown. Was in an envelope marked P8 Junior Legatee Photographs and including the text " Junior Legatees visit to War Memorial". See also 00399 for another occasion when junior legatees from each state were chosen to go to Canberra with the foundation.A record of the one of the outings provided for Junior Legatees.Black and white photo of junior legatees at the Australian War Memorial, white paper label attached.Photo has Legacy P8 in blue pen. Paper label says "Junior Legatees at the National War Memorial Canberra. Each year two junior Legatees from each state are selected to visit Canberra, and the National War Memorial, under the auspices of the H.and D. Florance Foundation." in black type.junior legatee outing, australian war memorial -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Cussen Memorial, Boroondara General (Kew) Cemetery, c.1959
This work forms part of the collection assembled by the historian Dorothy Rogers, that was donated to the Kew Historical Society by her son John Rogers in 2015. The manuscripts, photographs, maps, and documents were sourced by her from both family and local collections or produced as references for her print publications. Many were directly used by Rogers in writing ‘Lovely Old Homes of Kew’ (1961) and 'A History of Kew' (1973), or the numerous articles on local history that she produced for suburban newspapers. Most of the photographs in the collection include detailed annotations in her hand.The Rogers Collection provides a comprehensive insight into the working habits of a historian in the 1960s and 1970s. Together it forms the largest privately-donated collection within the archives of the Kew Historical Society.Small black and white snapshot of the Cussen Memorial in the Boroondara General Cemetery. The memorial was commissioned by Sir Leo Cussen, a judge of the Victorian Supreme Court as a memorial to his son, Hubert. The chapel is designed in the Gothic Revival style."Cussen Memorial / Kew Cemetery"boroondara general (kew) cemetery, cussen memorial -
Wodonga & District Historical Society Inc
Souvenir - Souvenir Butter Dish - War Memorial, Albury, c1930 -1950s
This item is from a collection donated by descendants of John Francis Turner of Wodonga It is one of many souvenirs produced to represent landmarks in the Albury-Wodonga district. The Albury and District War Memorial was opened on Anzac Day 1925 by General Paine. Designed by the Architect Louis Harrison, the site was chosen by the town planner Charles Reade. The monument is a white ferro concrete tower, in the form of a tapered lighthouse painted stark white and surmounted by a 'torch of liberty'. This torch is 1.8 meters high and faced with 40 panes of prismatic glass. During the day sunlight plays through this glazing giving the torch the illusion it is lit.This item comes from a collection used by a prominent citizen of Wodonga. It is representative of a items produced to represent historic landmarks or features of the district.A small butter bone china butter dish with scalloped edge with gilt edge trim.It features a black and white image of the War' Memorial in Albury.Below image: "WAR MEMORIAL ALBURY"domestic items, albury souvenirs, war memorial albury -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Postcard, Pioneers’ Memorial on Big Hill
Three black & white "Valentine Series Postcard No 3200 Pioneers Memorial, Stawell." One of the post cards is from Ruby & Stan and addressed to Stella & Frank, with information on the back. The post card is dated Oct 4 - 1947. Valentine Post card series of Pioneers Memorial, Stawell. There are 3 post cards and 2 enlarged photographs of the post cards.Valentine Series No. 3200 Pioneers Memorial, Stawell. Valentine Publishing Co. Melbourne & Sydney.stawell -
Greensborough Historical Society
Award - Trophy, Thomastown Golf Club, Thomastown Golf Club. Jack Shaw Memorial Trophy 1982-1988, 1982-1988
Perpetual golf trophy awarded by the Thomastown Golf Club for Jack Shaw Memorial Trophy 1982-1988. Winners as engraved on trophy: 1982 Garry Schreuders;1983 Michael Long; 1984 B. Forde; 1985 Ron Gibson; 1986 Alan Almond; 1987 and 1988 A. Caddaye.Thomastown Golf Club was a social club formed in 1976. This is part of the Robert (Bob) Jones collection of Club memorabilia.Golf trophy, timber shield with "Thomastown Golf Club" and " Jack Shaw Memorial Trophy" engraved on plaques attached to shield with 7 small engraved plaques attached naming winners."Thomastown Golf Club" and " Jack Shaw Memorial Trophy"thomastown golf club, golf trophies, bob jones, robert jones, jack shaw -
Federation University Historical Collection
Photograph - Black and White, Ballarat Soldiers Memorial Band, 1932
Ballarat Soldiers Memorial Band competing in the 1932 South Street Competitions in Ballarat. .2) shows the the band being inspected as part of the Marching Contest Points (20) were allotted for such things as cleanliness of uniforms and boots missing buttons, messy hair, unshaven, etc. This mark was added to the band's music score and drill score to give a band's total Quickstep result.Ballarat Soldiers Memorial Band winning both the B Grade selection and Quickstep and came 2nd in the A grade selection. Overall coming 1st in the B grade aggregate and 2nd in the A grade aggragate 1932.1 - Ballarat Soldiers Memorial Band playing and marching . .2 - Ballarat Soldiers Memorial Band standing at attention on an oval.1 - Ballarat Soldiers Memorial Band ( Frank Wright - Conductor). Winners B Grade selection, B grade Quickstep, 2nd A grade selection. 1st B grade aggregate, 2nd A Grade aggragate South St. 1932 .2 Ballarat Soldiers Memorial Band 1st B Grade Selection & quickstep, 2nd A grade quickstep. Frank Wright - Conductor South St. 1932ballarat soldiers memorial band, 1932, south street, frank wright, entertainment, quickstep, uniform -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Photograph, J E & B L Rogers, Gates of Springthorpe Memorial, 1950s
This work forms part of the collection assembled by the historian Dorothy Rogers, that was donated to the Kew Historical Society by her son John Rogers in 2015. The manuscripts, photographs, maps, and documents were sourced by her from both family and local collections or produced as references for her print publications. Many were directly used by Rogers in writing ‘Lovely Old Homes of Kew’ (1961) and 'A History of Kew' (1973), or the numerous articles on local history that she produced for suburban newspapers. Most of the photographs in the collection include detailed annotations in her hand.The Rogers Collection provides a comprehensive insight into the working habits of a historian in the 1960s and 1970s. Together it forms the largest privately-donated collection within the archives of the Kew Historical Society.Small, black and white photo of the entrance gates to the Springthorpe Memorial in the Borondara General (Kew) Cemetery. "Springthorpe. Gates of Memorial / Memorial Gate / Jim's / 12"springthorpe memorial -- boroondara general (kew) cemetery, mausoleums - kew cemetery -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Photograph, D. Walker photographer, Memorial Stones, 1986
Photograph of memorial stones, laid by Dr Reville, Catholic Bishop of Sandhurst, of first church and presbytery. 29 April 1888 and 27 April 1890. Stones are under trees in churchyard, Tatura.Black and white photograph of memorial stones, in church yard, Tatura. Exterior. Picture taken 1986on back; memorial stones - laid by Right Rev. Dr. Reville, Coadjutor Bishop of Sandhurst, April 1888 and April 1890 and on stones.memoria stones tatura, sacred heart church tatura -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
China, Vase, 1930s
This is a souvenir vase produced for the tourist trade in Warrnambool. The vase was made by Victoria China in Czechoslovakia and the image of the Warrnambool War Memorial has been added for sale in Warrnambool. Similar items with suitable illustrations would have been produced for the tourist industry for other towns and places in Australia. Tourism has been an important industry in Warrnambool since the late 19th century. This vase is of interest as an example of the souvenirs available to tourists in Warrnambool in the 1930s. It is both a decorative and a useful item. This is a white china vase with an elliptical-shaped body and a circular neck with a wider opening at the top. There is a faint brown-gold colouring on the neck of the vase and this colouring is stronger on the under-side of the top opening, There is a colour illustration of the War Memorial at Warrnambool on the side of the vase. The maker’s name is on the base of the vase. ‘Soldier’s (sic) Memorial, Warrnambool’ tourism in warrnambool -
Waverley RSL Sub Branch
Booklet, A N Z A C Memorial Day 25th April 1919, 1919
Printed for the Victorian Branch of the Returned Soldiers and Sailors League of Victoria for ANZAC Memorial Day 1919 G. R. Palmer, President. Aquired by Henry Claude Roussac (Gallipoli Veteran) and kept as a souvenir Rare survivorColour booklet (Souvenir) published by Victorian Branch of the Returned Soldiers and Sailors League of Victoria for ANZAC Memorial Day 1919 G. R. Palmer, President. Printed by Osboldstone & Co. Pty. Ltd. Designed by Goldsworthy and Davey. Blocks by The Master Process Engravers Association.ANZAC Memorial Day 25th April 1919 Peaceanzac day, anzac memorial day, anzac day 1919, returned sailors and soldiers league victoria, goldsworthy and davey, osboldstone and co. pty. ltd, osboldstone, master process engravers association, melbourne anzac day 1919, roussac, 25 bn., anzac day, anzac memorial day, anzac day 1919, returned sailors and soldiers league victoria, goldsworthy and davey, osboldstone and co. pty. ltd, osboldstone, master process engravers association, melbourne anzac day 1919, roussac, 25 bn. -
Rutherglen Historical Society
Image, Alf L. Bowden, The Studio, 1927 (Exact)
Photograph of the decorated interior of the Rutherglen Memorial Hall full of people in Ball dress for the opening of the Memorial Hall in 1927.On verso: "Doris [Cross?]. Opening of Memorial Hall, Rutherglen" memorial hall, ball, dances -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Postcard, Pioneers’ Memorial on Big Hill
Murray View No. 8. Pioneers’ Memorial photograph showing direction indicators in center of dome installed c 1947 and donated by the Stawell Progress Society. Black and white Murray Views photograph of Pioneers Memorial showing the direction indicator in the center. The direction indicator was given by the Stawell Progress Association in c 1947. Murray Views No. 8. Pioneers' Memorial, Stawell Vic. Rose Seris 12149. Same as Murray Views No 8.stawell -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Soldiers’ Memorial World War 1 & World War 2 in Main Street
Soldiers’ Memorial and WW2 memorial. This photo shows the memorials in the surrounding landscape at the time, c.1999. Black & White photo showing both Memorials, WW1 and WW2. The Soldier's Memorial in the photo is behind the Remembrance Memorial. In the photo three flagpole stand behind the memorials. There is a Caltex sign in the background and cars surround the memorials. stawell ww1 ww2 -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Memorabilia, Beer Can
Australian Vietnam Forces National Memorial CanberraAustralian Vietnam Forces National Memorial Canberrabeer can, australian forces national memorial canberra