Both brothers were KIA on the same day but in different battalions. Refer Reg No. 52.6 for their service details. A third brother KIA also Reg No 51..1) Sympathy card, off white cardboard with purple script, purple insert coloured photo of R G SMITH, script on both sides. .2) As above for H E SMITH.sympathy cards, ww2

The diary of Walter Leslie Clark covers the period from embarkation in Melbourne on 21 November 1917 until his death at Villers-Bretonneux 19 May 1918. Brothers Keith Allan Clark and Linton Charles Clark served and survived. Parents Albert Eugene and Emily Jane Clark.Narrative of one man's (relatively short) experience of war.Dark brown, soft covered notebook, with two Rising Sun badges and "On the Roll of Honour" label attached. WW1 diary of Walter Leslie Clark (6780A - 22nd battalion).Diary includes letter from CO advising parents of Walter Clark's death, and letter of sympathy from W. Holmes.ww1, western front, diaries, walter leslie clark

Britain was bound by treaty to assist Belgium in times of war and in August 1914 came to Belgium's aid when that country was invaded by Germany. Great sympathy for the Belgians was engendered as news came of their plight and suffering under attack and in Australia this sympathy was reflected by the issuing of badges such as this to aid the war effort and to alleviate the suffering of the Belgians .These badges are of interest as a reminder of the interest of Australia of the war in 1999914-18 as it affected Belgiium..1 circular concave metal badge featuring the Belgian flag and text on a pale green background. There is a pin clip on the reverse. .2 As above .3 As above .4 As above .5 As above.1 FOR BELGIUM AND HONOUR .2 FOR BELGIUM AND HONOUR .3 FOR BELGIUM AND HONOUR .4 FOR BELGIUM AND HONOUR .5 FOR BELGIUM AND HONOUR

Letter of sympathy to Mrs Seymour on the passing of her husband Gunner Barry SEYMOUR 19825Cream coloured paper letter with black type below letterhead and crest.The Returned Sailors and Soldiers' Imperial League of Australia dated 26/2/1941 and signed by State President G.W. Holland addressed to Mrs R. H. Seymour 29 Barnett Street, Kensington.rs&sila, barry seymour

Various letters to parents of "MERVYN CLIVE TOWNSEND" KIA on the sinking of the HMAS SYDNEY on 15/11/41 by a German Raider. Mervyn was a Dental Surgeon serving on board. Refer Cat No. 2313P for Townsends service.Various handwritten letters of Sympathy for "Mervyn Clive Townsend", from various people and organisations from Williamstown area. Letters are of various sizes and various types of white on cream note paper and dated around Dec 41.hmas sydnbey, kia, ww2, mervyn clive townsend, hsk kormoran

Letters of condolence written to parents of "M.C. Townsend" KIA on sinking of HMAS SYDDNEY on 15/11/41. Refer to Cat No. 2313P for Townsends service.1. Handwritten letter of Sympathy from John Lemmon, Parliament House, Victoria. Stamp of Legislation Assembly, Victoria on top. 2. Handwritten letter from Electoral office, Bendigo to parents, on folded over white piece of paper.1. Signed “John Lemmon”, Headed - Parliament House, Melbourne C1, and dated 11/12/41. 2. Signed “Tilbert J. Boyle”, Headed Electoral Office Bendigo and dated 2/12/41.hmas sydney, kia, ww2, mervyn clive townsend

A copy of a telegram sent to Mr Walter Noack (Errol's father) from W.C. Westmoreland, General, United States Army Commanding expressing his sympathy and heartfelt condolences of all personnel of the United States military Assistance Command.telegram, pte errol wayne noack, 5 rar, united states army, w.c. westmoreland, killed in action, gen westmoreland

Letters of Sympathy to parents of Dental Surgeon "M.C. Townsend", KIA on HMAS SYDNEY on 15/11/41. Refer Cat No. 2323P for Townsends service.1. Handwritten letter from Dental Officer's Mess, Puckapunyal, Victoria on blank white paper. 2. Typed letter from Chaplain, Flinders Naval Depot to Mr. Townsend. 1. Signed “Eric Wollff” and dated 2/12/41. 2. Signed “Norman Symes”, Chaplain, RAN and dated 6/12/41.hmas sydney, kia, mervyn clive townsend, ww2

Letter from F D McMaster, "Dalkeith" Cassilis, 1942 to W.R. Lang, Gordon Institute of Technology, Geelong thanking him for expressions of sympathysheep stations - history world war ii, lang, dr w. roy mcmaster, f d, sheep stations - history, world war ii

Photo No 1 details written, “Arthur Jefferson Lane Private, Croix de Guerre Belgium and Mentioned in Dispatches Killed in France April 25th 1918 age 21 years, beloved eldest son of Mr T.J Lane and the late Mrs Bertha Lane”. Photo No 2 details written, “And their second eldest son, William Gladstone Lane Private - Killed in Action France April 27th 1918 age 20 years - United in life and death”Card, Sympathy, folding, the front has a central wreath in black with crossed flags in colour, at the top “In Loving Memory”, inside has two pages with a photo each page, each with their military details, on the rear a note from the “Lane Family”.sympathy cards, croix de guerre

Messages of condolences in relation to " Mervyn Clive Townsend" was KIA on the sinking of the HMAS SYDNEY by German Raider HSK Kormoran on 15/11/41. Refer Cat No. 2313P for Townsends service.Telegrams on Yellow Paper headed in blue writing on top with Commonwealth of Australia, Postmaster General Department. All telegrams have Office of Origin, no of words, time of lodgement and stamp. Messages all handwritten with name of sender, a message of sympathy and address of receiver.All telegrams date stamped on top right corner. All ticked in top right corner.hmas sydney, ww2, hsk kormoran, mervyn clive townsend

Illuminated address sympathy card sent to Mrs. Hall of Long Gully from the Confidence Extended Gold Mining Company on the passing of her husband who was a manager at the company. The photo of the address is glued to a piece of cardboard with the signature of Alan Spicer, Bendigo.

Letter of Sympathy sent to parents of "Mervyn Clive Townsend", Dental Surgeon on HMAS SYDNEY sunk 15/11/41. Refer Cat No. 2313P for Townsends service.Handwritten letter in black writing on a single white sheet of paper. Writing on one side. Typed in location and address of sender in top right corner of page, in blue,Head: "The Vestry" "All Saints Cathedral" "MacKenzie Street" 'Bendigo". Dated 2nd Dec 1941.hmas sydney, letter of sympathy, ww2, mervyn clive townsend

Thank you note from Zara Holt to Patricia and Robin Boyd for their message of sympathy on the death of Prime Minister Harold Holt on 17 December 1967 by drowning.Handwritten note

Letters of Sympathy from RAAF Units for Dental Surgeon "Mervyn Clive Townsend" lost on HMAS SYDNEY on 15/11/41. Refer Cat No. 2313P for Townsends service.1. Handwritten letter on white paper. Paper headed with RAAF stamp and name of Military Base. 2. Handwritten letter on cream white paper. Royal Australian Air Force stamp in top left corner and name of RAAF Unit in right corner. 3. Handwritten letter of cream white paper. Stamp at top of bird with outstretched wings with crown at top.1. Listed from RAAF Station, Nhill, Victoria and dated 3/12/41, signed by “Edward Campbell”. 2. Listed No. 1 School of Technical Training, Radio Mechanics Course, Dated 1st December and signed “Allan Davis”. 3. Listed No. 2 METO Course, School of Technical Training and dated 3/12/41.hmas sydney, kia, ww2, mervyn clive townsend

Letters of Sympathy from various businesses for the Dental Surgeon "Mervyn Clive Townsend", KIA on sinking of HMAS SYDNEY on 15/11/41. Refer Cat No. 2313P for Townsends service.Various handwritten letters from different businesses to parents of M.C. Townsend. 1. From Commercial Bank of Sydney on blank white paper and black writing, dated Dec 1st '41. 2. From Longman's Green & Co Ltd, London, on Company letterhead note paper dated Dexc 1st 1941. 3. From Royal Standard Hotel - on white blank note paper dated 8th Dec '41. 4. From Hemingway & Robertson, Accountants, typed letter in black. Dated 4th Dec '41. 5. From J.A. Rodgers & Co - Wine Merchants - on white letterhead note paper, dated 1st Dec '41.letters, ww2, hmas sydney, kia, mervyn clive townsend

Item relates to Cyril John JOHNSON VX36298 died as a POW. Refer Reg No 3144 for his service history.Shire of Marong Sympathy Certificate to next of kin, WWII. Dated 1.12.1945. Off white paper with black print in black plastic frame. Shire of Marong red seal bottom L corner. Oval shaped black/white photo of Cyril John JOHNSON at centre bottom.certificates, sacrifice

White card with narrow black edges. Addressed to Mr H Wilson, Railway Station, South Yarra, Victoria from Mr and Misses Clifford 'Killologue' Gladstone Street, Bendigo and dated Sept. 1933 thanking him for kind expressions of sympathy in their recent sad bereavement. Envelope also has black edges.person, individual, foster & wilson collection, foster & wilson collection, mr h. wilson, mr and misses clifford, 'killologue'

The family of the late Amy Isobel Huxtable thank you sincerlt for your kind thoughts sympathy which were conveyed to us in so many ways during our recent sad bereavement. Mr Robert H. Huxtable, Violet & Greg Cattanach and their family. On the back: Amy Isobel Huxatable passed away 16th January, 1980person, individual, amy huxtable

The card is significant because it demonstrates linkages between the families of the Lara RSL (the McIntyre's and the Lang's). A small envelope addressed to Mrs J McIntyre with a card from Mr and Mrs Alex Lang and family. On the envelope is a red 1 penny postage stamp, and over the top of this is a blue ink stamp that has worn away (it looks as though it says Cororooke). On the envelope, hand written: Mrs J. McIntyre 'Elcho', Lara On the card, typed: Mr and Mrs Alex Lang and Family desire to return sincere thanks for your kind expressions of sympathy in their recent sad bereavement. 'Montrose' Cororooke. letter, condolences, first world war, wwi, ww1, world war one

Hugh McColl. Hugh had pre war service in the local Bendigo 67th BN and reached the rank of 2nd Lieutenant. Enlisted 1.3.1916 in A Coy 38th BN then transfer to C Coy on 1.5.1916, embark for England 20.6.1916, promoted to Lieutenant 19.8.1916, hospital sick 21.11.1916 (unclear), embark for France 21.5.1917, WIA 12.10.1917 Bomb Concussion, rejoin unit 22.11.1917, hospital 14.3.1918 Defective Vision, rejoin unit 16.3.1918, hospital 7.4.1918 Sprained Ankle, rejoin unit 28.4.1918, KIA 12.8.1918..1) Folding paper, nothing on the outside, inside two pages relating to the death of Hugh McColl 38th BN, page 1 has details re Hugh McColl and family followed by a five verse poem. .2) Folding paper nothing on inside, front has a black stripe across top RH corner, enscription re Mr & Mrs McColl and daughter thanking those for their sympathy on the loss of their sone Hugh.remembrance, 38th bn, c coy

Clipping from Ringwood Mail 19/12/1947 reporting death of the father of Mr. A. Tann of Mullum Road, Ringwood.The late Mr Tann had reached the ripe old age of 79 years. He was an enthusiastic bowler and adherent of the Glendsary Methodist Church. A large circle of friends will join in sympathy with Mrs Tann senr., and her two sons, Messrs A.J. and J.C. Tann in their sorrow.

A copy of the urgent telegram was was sent to Mr Walter Henry Noack (father of Errol Noack) saying " It is with deep regret that I have learned that your son 4717546 Private Erroll Wayne Noack has died of wounds received in action on 24th May 1966 in Vietnam. I desire to convey to you in your sad bereavement my sincere personal sympathy as well as that of the Government Of The Commonwealth Of Australia and of the Military Board. .. Malcolm Fraser - Minister for the Armytelegram, noack, errol, pte noack, killed in action, malcolm fraser, minister for the army

Ten letters mostly to the Secretary of the St. Paul's Red Cross. Some are apologies for non attendance at meetings, one is a list of members at a meeting. One refers to St Paul's Circle about to disband. One is an expression of sympathy from P R Smith. One mentions a meeting of St Paul's R C C held on 13/9/1939. One mentions inviting the members of the St Paul's Ladies Guild to the Annual Meeting of the Bendigo Branch.essential services, red cross, letter, john jones collection - letters to red cross, mrs jones, e m weeks, geetie wirth, r brooks, mrs chalmer, b marsh, i marsh, nellor, w malloy, c malloy, j malloy, e malloy, f henderson, t jones, w jones, j gall, cambridge, woolterton, a wallis, vains, willman, mrs pickford, anne harris, michell, g alexander, anthony, j rowe, muriel vains, s webster, gladys christie, edna pickford, vera c francis, p r smith, o williams, mrs secombe, e mallory, mrs maddern, mrs f jones

This is a photograph taken from the painting by McCubbin of Lady Janet Clarke, a prominent Melbourne philanthropist who worked for social welfare issues and was a driving force in the early days of the Melbourne District Nursing Society. At the end of 1885 for her work with MDNS she was given a Testimonial Dinner where she was presented with a letter signed by 429 people expressing their thanks for her visits, kindness, sympathy and charity shown toward the sick poor. In 1887, at her home, she held the first function to raise money for the Society. Lady Janet Clarke was a generous and hospitable prominent socialite of Melbourne; a kind and sympathetic philanthropist who worked tirelessly for social welfare issues. The Melbourne District Nursing Society (MDNS) was founded on the 17th of February 1885 and on the 9th of April a Special General Meeting was held to elect the committee for the following twelve months. Lady Clarke was elected a Vice-president; a position she held until being appointed President, when Mrs. Simon resigned on the 7th of June 1887, a role Lady Clarke held until she became ill in 1908; except during her trips overseas, when the role was held by another until her return. Her management and organizational skills enabled MDNS to flourish in its earliest days. She was actively involved taking her turn on the Superintendent sub-committee where she accompanied a Trained nurse when she visited patients; checking that high quality nursing care was maintained, as well as observing the patient's social condition; even giving a personal donation to a special case in need. The patients of the Society were so grateful for her sympathy, kindness and love that when she and her husband, Sir William Clarke, were going overseas at the end of 1885, a Testimonial was given for her at Scots Church District-hall where 200 attended to show their appreciation of her work carried out with MDNS. She was presented with a Bible from them, and their letter signed by 429 working persons expressing their thanks. In a time of great financial need of the Society, Lady Clarke offered the ballroom at her home, 'Cliveden', for a monster Cake, Flower, and Dairy produce Fair which raised a substantial amount saving the Society from closure. She promoted the Society and led it in further fund-raising events, such as the annual Ball, and Fairs where she often manned cake stalls. Near Christmas each year she made a special appeal to the public for 'comfort and good cheer' which could be given to poor families visited by the Society. During the depression of 1890 she had thick soup prepared in the Cliveden kitchens and this was distributed, with bread, from her home, and from a school room, to hundreds of the poor. In 1892 Lady Clarke agreed to represent the Society during her visit to England. During her years of leadership MDNS expanded; Nurses uniforms were introduced; lectures - for example, on hygiene and on the prevention of sickness and the treatment of children, were given by doctors for the patients; further Trained nursing staff were employed; Midwifery was introduced to the poor, the Society extended beyond the city centre and bicycles were introduced for transport; a system for regular annual subscriptions was introduced and sufficient funds were raised for the Society to rent its own premises, with Lady Clarke paying for a subscription to Mullen's bookstore each year for the use of the Nurses in the Nurses Home. As well as her work for MDNS she held roles in many other organizations . She donated a substantial amount of money to build a Hostel for Women University Students attending Trinity College, later named the Janet Clarke Hall. Lady Janet Marion Clarke died at Cliveden, aged 57 years, on the 28th of April 1909; a lady held in high esteem and affection by all she knew.This is a black and white photograph of a painting of Lady Janet Clarke. She is looking forward and has a serious visage; she is wearing her long dark hair drawn up and back and in her left ear a small dropped ear ring can be seen. She is wearing a light coloured, long sleeved, floral frock with a material short cape section seen over the top of her left sleeve. Her left arm is crooked with her hand resting just under a flower brooch fastened in the centre of her frock. She has a choker around her neck with a brooch in the centre..Janet Lady Clarke, president 1889-1908.From the painting by McCubbin.melbourne district nursing society, mdns, rdns, royal district nursing service, lady janet clarke

Cards were sent by John Coleman in response to letters of support received after he injured his knee in 1954. He never played again. Thank you card on cream cardboard with rounded corners and message in calligraphy script printed in blue ink; message reads: "Sincere thanks for your kind expressions of Sympathy and Good-will during my recent football injury. I can asssure you it is deeply appreciated. John Coleman." Handwritten message in blue ink on back of card reads: "Thanks, Ray, for your very nice letter. The "Dons" are going along well now, don't you think. (Should make the four). Kind regards, John Coleman. essendon football club, john coleman

"Postal acknowledgement delivery personal" "It is with deep regret that I have to inform you that VX10044 Sapper G. E. Castledine has been killed in action April 18th & desire to convey to you the profound sympathy of the Minister for the Army and the Military Board. - Minister for the Army" Sapper George Ernest Castledine (1914-1941), son of Arthur Frederick and Annie Castledine, enlisted 23 January 1940 at Lower Plenty and was assigned to the 2/2 Field Company. He is buried in the Phaleron War Cemetery, Athens, Greece and is remembered on the Roll of Honour at Eltham.George was the first soldier from the Shire of Eltham to be killed in the Second World War. The telegram is oil stained as it was kept by George's brother Sid in his toolbox.Digital image of original held in private collection of Joan Castledine (niece of George Ernest Castledine and daughter of Sid and Polly (nee Arrowsmith) Castledine).Original bears oil stains from being stored in a tool box2/2 field company, aif, annie castledine, arthur frederick castledine, eltham war memorial, george ernest castledine, military, minister for the army, roll of honour, second word war, sid castledine, telegram