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Kew Historical Society Inc
Photograph - Sports Team, 1912-13
One of a number of items in the collection of sporting teams in the pre WW1 period.Real photo postcard of an eight person [sic] Kew sports team in Kew in 1912-13. The formally dressed young men are posed in two rows. None of the individuals can be identified at this time. Pencil on reverse "Kew VIC / VPC [sic] Xmas 1912-13 / SSC Easter 1913"sports - kew (vic.) -
Ringwood RSL Sub-Branch
Uniform Marine Tally Band, Koninklyke Marine, WW1
Black Cloth WW1 German Tally Band Gold lettering.Koninlklyke Marine -
Charlton RSL Sub Branch
Document - Order of Service, Order of Service of Thanksgiving at Charlton on cessation of hostilities in Europe, End of WW1 1918
A4 folded order of service of thanksgiving for Charlton at end of WW1Charlton Tribune -
Lara RSL Sub Branch
Belt, Webbing Belt
This belt belonged to a WW1 Australian Anzac who most probably, because of the buttons and badges, served on the Western Front. Records destroyed in 1969 bush fires at Lara means we are unable to determine who owned this in the RSL. The belts is called a 'stable belt' and the one you have acquired is an early example with a leather pocket. It became common in WW1 for both, leather belts (especially that from the 1903 bandolier equipment as worn by those in the Boer War), and stable belts to be used to hold badges collected from fellow soldiers and for that reason it was often known as a 'souvenir belt'. The evolution of the stable belt: It seems that stable belts began to become popular across the Army as a whole around the turn of the 20th century, although they probably originated with the cavalry a little earlier sometime in the 1880s/1890s. All units at that time had horses on their establishment and those soldiers told off to attend them reported for Stable Parade in Stable Dress which consisted of very high waisted and pocket less breeches, or trousers, held up by braces and collarless, woollen flannel shirts with sleeves rolled up. This was to facilitate the rigorous physical effort and flexibility of movement necessary for mucking out and grooming. Braces at that time had no elastic as rubber was expensive, they were made of cotton with no 'give' whatsoever and so soldiers commonly allowed the braces to flop down from the waist so that they could bend over freely. For trousers that fitted loosely (due to the high waist) this meant that they tended to slip down and at first soldiers cinched them in with leather belts. Later on the regimental saddlers began to make belts from the same, plain canvas or wool strapping used for the horses Surcingle and utilising the same double leather strap and buckle arrangement for security (if one strap broke the other would hold and prevent the saddle from coming unseated). One particular feature of these early stable belts was a sewn on (or in) pocket, secured by a stud or clip, within which loose change could be kept, or a pocket watch, as there were no pockets in the breeches. As you might imagine these became very popular as the pocket was useful and the extra breadth afforded by the canvas strapping made them very comfortable. Around about the turn of the 20th century it began to be popular for officers to wear neckties in regimental colours both for sport and less formal, country dress. This habit probably began with the Queens Household troops and Line Cavalry, but quickly spread throughout the Army and it appears as if this use of regimental colours spread to the canvas or wool strapping used to make stable belts. For this reason the stable belts invariably followed the same colour scheme (but not always the same pattern arrangement) of regimental neck ties.This belt is an example of what Australian troops collected when on the Western Front during WW1 and when on leave.Webbing Belt with Badges and Buttons WW1See Mediaarmy, australian army, western front, aif, s.w.ellis, service number 640, 2 m.g.c., buttons, badges, belt, stable belt -
Melbourne Legacy
Leisure object - Toy Bear, Legacy Bear $15 - Nurse, 2021
In the 2000s Legacy released a range of Legacy Bears to expand the merchandise available for sale during Legacy Week and at other fundraising opportunities during the year. This bear is in an Australian WW1 nurse with a red cape and white headpiece. The Australian Army Nursing Service (AANS) was formed in 1903 as part of the Australian Army Medical Corps. More than 3,000 civilian nurses volunteered to serve during WWI. While their stories are rarely told eight of these inspirational women received the Military Medal for bravery. Sometimes special editions of the bears were produced. In 2021 the price was increased to $20 per bear.An example of the type of products sold along with Legacy Badges for fundraising in the 2010-2020s.Legacy bear dressed in a WW1 nurse uniform with a printed cardboard tag.Printed tag gives the price as $20.legacy appeal, fundraising, legacy bear -
Blacksmith's Cottage and Forge
WW1 Table Cloth, WW1
This signature table cloth was anonymously donated to the Bacchus Marsh Blacksmith Cottage and Forge group in 2013. On the cloth are the hand embroidered names of men who served in WW1 as well as the names of family members, place names and dates of significance. In one corner of the cloth is the outline of a tennis ball, in which 6 names are listed. Research has shown that these names probably belonged to the Rose Park Methodist Tennis Club in Adelaide. Many of the other names listed seem to relate to servicemen and their families who came from South Australia. Also on this cloth are 3 beautifully embroidered butterflies, the profile of a man, a crest containing the letters B and H and the following place names and dates :- Sydney 21.10.12, Melbourne Jan 13, Goolwa, Genolan Caves NSW, Katoomba, Luna Park St Kilda and Granite Island. The name of the steamship SS Warilda also appears on this cloth. this ship belonged to the Adelaide Steamship Company. It was used to transport soldiers to WW1 and was then converted into a hospital ship, ferrying the wounded from France to England. It was hit and sank on the 3rd of August 1918.World War 1 signature table cloth. A square, white, linen table cloth with hand embroidered signatures of people and names of places, dates and objects relating to WW1.The embroidery is all done in white thread.There are also 3 embroidered butterflies, a crest and a man's profile. -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
Postcards, The Rapid Photo Printing Co., Ltd. and J. Beagles & Co. Ltd, Printers and Publshers, Unknown
WW1 Historical significanceA collection of ten postcards from WW1 depicting 4 x cards showing Australian troops on there victory march in 1918 in London. Other postcards are photos of 3 x Navy ships and 3 x Australia greets the American fleet.3 x postcards of the HMS Jupiter, HMS Barfleur and HMS Revenue. -
Lorne Historical Society
Photograph, Great Ocean Road
"The Somme" named by WW1 Diggers was just around the corner from Big Hill. It was named because of the resemblance to "the Somme's muddy battle fields in France. The Great Ocean Road was constructed by WWI returned soldiers. Their use of language reflects this history"The Somme" named by WW1 Diggers. Just around the corner from Big Hill, named thus because of the resemblance to "The Somme" in France (because of the amount of mud on the site)great ocean road.; "the somme"; big hill -
Queenscliffe Maritime Museum
Photograph - B & W photo of Fisherman's Pier & lifeboat shed, Queenscliffe Fisherman's Pier & lifeboat shed, Pre 1925
Fisherman's Pier & Lifeboat shed.Fisherman's PierB & W photo of Fisherman's Pier & lifeboat shed, pre 1925Reverse " Gift / W Huggins 1987 "historical references -
Ringwood RSL Sub-Branch
Edged Weapon, German Bayonet, C WW1
German Mauser Bayonet model 98 / 05 . Standard WW1 issue.H,. Mundlos & Co Magdeburg. Deutsche Maschinefabrik A - G Duisburg -
Orbost & District Historical Society
reference, June 20 1916
This reference is part of the Lawless Collection. The Lawless family lived in Orbost from 1907 - c 1920. John Francis Lawless had a saddlery shop. He died at an early age - 47 years - June 7 1912, leaving his wife, Elizabeth and seven children. The eldest son, Victor Rowland lawless volunteered for serv ice in WW1 but did not leave Australia because of illness. The second son, Edward Vincent Lawless (b 1895 d 1917) worked for McCoy & Co. in Orbost, coachbuilding, undertakers, general blacksmiths and farriers, prior to enlisting in WW1. He was trained as a signaller and was sent to France where he was killed in action on 9.10.1917. Elizabeth Lawless worked as a ladies' nurse (midwife) in Orbost prior to leaving the district in 1920. She lived to 6.6.1975 aged 104 years.These personal documents, photographs and books give an insight into the human element of World War 1 ensuring that those who were part of the Orbost community and died while playing a vital role during this time are remembered.A photocopy of a reference given to Edward Lawless when he enlisted for service in WW1.It is signed by J.Y. McCoy his employer.Signed by J. Y. McCoy General Blacksmiths Wolseley Street Orbost June 20 1916lawless-family reference ww1 mccoy-blacksmith -
Mt Dandenong & District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, The Road to Sassafras. Victoria
Rose Series postcard # P. 1588 showing a view of the road to Sassafras pre WW1.Sepia Coloured Rose Series post card P.1588 showing a stretch of unmade road passing over a simple bridge on the road to sassafras.On Front: THE ROSE SERIES, P. 1588 THE ROAD TO SASSAFRAS, VICTORIArose series, postcard, sassafras, road -
Marysville & District Historical Society
Book, Edith Thacher Hurd, Jack's Adventure, 1962
A book from the Little Golden Books series of children's books that was founded in 1942.Front cover has a drawing depicting a small boy holding a piece of grass looking out of a window at a bird sitting on a tree branch. A Little Golden Book 243 : 30 Back cover has a list of The Little Golden Library. Surrounding the list is a series of cartoon pictures of various characters from the books.fictionA book from the Little Golden Books series of children's books that was founded in 1942.little golden book, jack's adventure, edith thacher hurd, john p miller, golden press, fiction -
RSL Victoria - Anzac House Reference Library and Memorabilia Collection
Diary of Frederick Lieberman, Frederick Lieberman, November 1915 to 9 August 1918
WW1 diaries recorded by Frederick Lieberman while on active service in Egypt and Western Europe, and maintained until just prior to his death at Villers-Bretonneaux in August 1918.Three WW1 soft-cover pocket diaries - 1916, 1917 and 1918 - and two photographs of Frederick Leiberman (8197 - 6 Field Artillery Brigade, 17 Battery).ww1, diaries, frederick lieberman, 6 field artillery brigade -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Soldiers’ Memorial World War 1 in Main Street in front of the Coffee Palace
Soldiers’ WW1 Memorial with gate and fence around the memorial. The Weighbridge and Coffee Palace formerly Castlemaine Hotel can be seen in background. The photograph probably taken in the 1930's. Many changes have taken place since. The Coffee Palace, and Weighbridge have been removed and the area around the memorial has changed. Sepia photograph of the WW1 Soldiers Memorial with gate and fence around the memorial. Weighbridge and Coffee Place in the background. c.1930.stawell ww1 -
Lara RSL Sub Branch
Sepia Photographs.( 2 of ), Gala Day 1919, 1919
The Returned Serviceman's Gala Day was held on the Lara main oval on Saturday 8th November 1919. Each returned serviceman was presented with a medallion with their name on it. Copies of the badge are held at the Lara RSL Sub Branch. Lt General Smith is presenting a badge to a serviceman in one photo. The other photo is the serviceman's race of 100 yardsRectangular shaped photographs ( 2 of )Returned service men WW1.ww1, returned service men, australian army, lara r.s.l.world war one. -
4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment Unit History Room
Photograph, Light Horse Column, 1918
A black & white photo mounted on cardboard, showing a column of Light Horse riding past buildings with a large group of people watchingOn back: Capture of Damascus WW1photo, capture of damascus -
Bendigo Military Museum
Accessory - IDENTITY DISCS & BADGE, post 1902 & C.WW1
Herbert Edgar Hewston No 40 AIF. Refer 2759.2 for his service history. Part of the HEWSTON collection WW1 & WW2.Two Identity Discs, 1 round aluminium, 1 eight sided fibre and 1 badge with crown & Edward VII & Alexandra depiction, with a small piece of red cloth attached to the metal. All are attached to a length of laced leather“40 H HEWSTON 3 Aust Pnrs AIF Pres 1916” “Edward VII Accession 22.1.1901 Coronation 26.6.1902”military history - identification, identity discs -
Anglesea and District Historical Society
Toll Vouchers, West Gate Bridge Authority, Estimated 1980
6 x Pre-paid Toll Vouchers valid for commuter class 1 vehicle only. Valid for one crossing of the West Gate Bridge. 1 x Cover (yellow) - Twenty Pre-paid Toll Vouchers. Commuter Class 1 Vehicle Only. For Re-order please contact Toll Officer on Manned Lanes. This doument serves as a receipt for payment hereof - $12.00.Pre-paid / Toll Vouchers / COMMUTER CLASS 1 VEHICLE ONLY / West Gate Bridge / Re-order - P.O. Box 127, Port Melbourne 3207 Phone 645 1599. West Gate Bridge symbol. toll, pre-paid voucher, melbourne, transport freeways, road bridges, west gate -
Chiltern Athenaeum Trust
Photograph, 1915-1920
WW1 soldier who served in The Great War from 1915 to 1920. Resident of Chiltern. Son of Will Martin and Christina Campbell Martin. Served with 1st Division Signals Company. WW1 history 1915-1920.Black and white photograph of WW1 soldier Sapper John Ewan Campbell MARTIN, born in Chiltern 1890. He served with 1st Division Signals from 1915 to 1919. Caption under the photograph reads : John Ewan Campbell Martin. "Campbell" : was born in Chiltern in 1890, the son of Will Martin and Christina Campbell. He enlisted on November 10, 1915 and served in Europe as a Sapper with the First Division Signals Company. He returned to Australia on May 20, 1919. ww1, john ewan campbell martin, chiltern resident -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Postcard - PORTRAIT SOLDIER IN UNIFORM, WW1
Postcard : sepia print of soldier in uniform. WW1. Embossed 'Bartlett Bros, Bendigo'Bartlett Bros, Bendigopostcard, photograph, ww1 soldier in uniform., postcard, photograph, portrait ww1 soldier in uniform. photographer - bartlett bros, bendigo. -
Ringwood RSL Sub-Branch
Edged weapon, Bayonet - German Mauser, C WW1
Standard WW1 issue without saw back and steel mounted leather sheath -
Chiltern Athenaeum Trust
WW1 Ribbon Bar Medal trio, 1915-1920
WW1 ribbon bar belonging to Adde Cooper Soldier from Chiltern, service number 5002. WW1 Ribbon bar (trio) belonged to Adde Cooper, a,soldier from chiltern in the WW1 Campaign.WW1 Ribbon Bar belonging to Adde Cooper. Consists of : 1914-1920 Star, British War Medal and Victory Medal. Metal bar at the back with two studs for attachment to uniform above pocket (left side). chiltern, chiltern shire honor roll, ww1 -
Running Rabbits Military Museum operated by the Upwey Belgrave RSL Sub Branch
Model Train
WW1 Ambulance train (in situ in WW1 wall cabinet)model, ww1, army -
Bendigo Military Museum
Postcard - POSTCARDS WW1, PHOTOGRAPHIC, Possibly pre WW1
Series of photos of towns and churches in northern France that were relevant to various battles in WW1.1. B & W photo of tower circa 1431 in Rouen France. 2. B & W picture of Church gate at Eglise Saint-Maclou in Rouen France. 3. B & W photo of French chapel - :La Chapelle De Caestre in Northern France. 4. B & W photo of Church in Neve - Berquin, a town in Northern France.1. Titled - "Rouen - Tour De Fut Enfernee Jeanne D'Arc". 2. Titled - "Rouen - Escalier Des Orgues De L'eglise Saint - Maclou". 3. Titled - "La Chapelle De Caestre". 4. Titled - "La Guerre Dans Le Nord"passchendaele barracks trust, postcards, ww1, france -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Soldiers’ Memorial World War 1 in Main Street 2000 -- Coloured
Soldiers’ WW1 Memorial taken in 2000. The two-story building on right in background is Stawell Branch RSL, formally Mt. Salina/Oban. The building was built by Mr. Simmons. Photos of the Stawell War memorials are also found in book "Memorials of Stawell" p. 26 on Mitchell Shelves in Research room.Coloured photograph of the WW1 soldier's memorial taken in c 2000. The memorial has garden beds on 2 sides with roses behind the memorial. stawell ww1 memorial -
Bendigo Military Museum
Equipment - STRETCHER, c. Pre WW1
Stretcher used in WW1 by "Dr. Harold Catford". Refer Cat No. 8048 for his service history.1. Stretcher, canvas, folds into 3, timber and metal joiners at folds. One end has a section to pad out as a pillow. 2. The 6 folding wooden leg sections for the stretcher.equipment, stretcher, harold catford -
Essendon Football Club
VFL premiership medal, 1911
Medal was given to seller's mother when she was very young by a boyfriend who was a descendant of Jack Hart. Hart didn't play in the 1911 premiership team so medals must have been presented to more than the winning team. Gold 1911 VFL premiership medal. Medal is shaped like a Maltese Cross with a scroll along top edge and fine engraved decoration on the arms of the cross; there is a raised circular border in centre around a raised image of a footballer about to kick the ball. Reverse is engraved "V.F.L. Premiers 1911 Essendon Football Club pres. by A. McCracken, Esq., to J. Hart". Medal is hallmarked.Reverse is engraved "V.F.L. Premiers 1911 Essendon Football Club pres. by A. McCracken, Esq., to J. Hart"hart, jack; essendon football club, vfl premierships, premiership medals -
Chiltern Athenaeum Trust
Record of Service Book WW1 : Thomas Kneebone/Kneeborn, circa 1914-1918
WW1 Personnel Record Thomas Kneebone number 658. Thomas Kneebone Scholar, Black Dog Creek via Chiltern. WW1 Circa 1914-1918 Thomas Kneebone Scholar Blackdog Creek, Chiltern. Buff light tan coloured Record of Service book WW1 Thomas Kneebone Service number 658 Hard front and back cover, booklet consists o 52 pages light ivory coloured paper. A.M. Form M. 7 Record of Service Book issued to Kneeborn (Kneebone) Thomas Training Area 56C Albury. ww1 the great war 1914-1918, thomas kneebone, black dog creek, via chiltern, thomas kneebone scholar/teacher -
Bendigo Military Museum
Badge - BADGE, ACTIVE SERVICE WW1, Post WW1
All Returned badges are individually numbered on the back and can be traced.Badge, brass, Returned from Active Service WW1, round shape with crown on top.Around edge: “Returned from Active Service & Issued by Dept of Defence” In centre: “AIF” Imprinted on back: “No 237619”badge, active service, military history