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Letter (copy) - Re Bottle Message
This object relates to James Henry WAYLAND. He was born on 14/10/1883 in Collingwood, VIC. James Henry served in the AMF AN&MEF (306) enlisting on, 14/12/1914 in Collingwood, VIC before being discharged from duties with the 2nd AN&MEF as a AN&MEF Non-Commissioned Sergeant (SGT) on 21/07/1919. James Henry WAYLAND was a prisoner of war. His next of kin is Pearl WAYLAND (Wife)From Burns, Philp & Co Ltd [per (s) A H GAULD, Tarawa, 29 AUG 1918 to Burns, Philp & Co Ltd, Sydney re Bottle Messagefirst world war (ww1), 1914 - 1918, literature, ballarat rsl, ballarat -
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Letter & Cigarette Card (copies) re Bottle Message
This object relates to James Henry WAYLAND. He was born on 14/10/1883 in Collingwood, VIC. James Henry served in the AMF AN&MEF (306) enlisting on, 14/12/1914 in Collingwood, VIC before being discharged from duties with the 2nd AN&MEF as a AN&MEF Non-Commissioned Sergeant (SGT) on 21/07/1919. James Henry WAYLAND was a prisoner of war. His next of kin is Pearl WAYLAND (Wife)Copy of Bottle Message from SS MATUNGA, 14 AUG 1917 and copy of Cigarette card, picturing a South African Medal with name and address of Mrs J WAYLAND pencilled on it.first world war (ww1), 1914 - 1918, literature, ballarat rsl, ballarat -
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Record of Service Book
This object relates to Ian Grant GRAHAM. He was born on 13/05/1912 in Ballarat, VIC. Ian Grant served in the Army (VX115742; V52949) enlisting on, 12/08/1942 in Ballarat, VIC before being discharged from duties with the 8 AUST INF BATTN as a Army Non-Commissioned Sergeant (SGT) on 12/12/1945. Ian Grant GRAHAM was not a prisoner of war. His next of kin is Gwen GRAHAM.second world war (ww2), 1939 - 1945, literature, ballarat rsl, ballarat -
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1939 - 1945 Star
This object relates to James Henry WAYLAND. He was born on 14/10/1883 in Collingwood, VIC. James Henry served in the AMF AN&MEF (306) enlisting on, 14/12/1914 in Collingwood, VIC before being discharged from duties with the 2nd AN&MEF as a AN&MEF Non-Commissioned Sergeant (SGT) on 21/07/1919. James Henry WAYLAND was a prisoner of war. His next of kin is Pearl WAYLAND (Wife)second world war (ww2), 1939 - 1945, medals, ballarat rsl, ballarat -
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Shoulder Badge
This object relates to James Henry WAYLAND. He was born on 14/10/1883 in Collingwood, VIC. James Henry served in the AMF AN&MEF (306) enlisting on, 14/12/1914 in Collingwood, VIC before being discharged from duties with the 2nd AN&MEF as a AN&MEF Non-Commissioned Sergeant (SGT) on 21/07/1919. James Henry WAYLAND was a prisoner of war. His next of kin is Pearl WAYLAND (Wife)Woven shoulder badge in cream and red thread with cream embroidered text in a convex design with a rectangular border. Reverse is cream with inverse text embroidery visible. Several patches of red thread missing.Embroidered: "Royal Australian Regiment"first world war (ww1), 1914 - 1918, uniforms, ballarat rsl, ballarat -
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British War Medal
This object relates to Trevor Norman WHEELER. He was born on 03/09/1913 in Coleraine, VIC. Trevor Norman served in the Army (VX90485) enlisting on, 08/10/1942 in Scarsdale, VIC before being discharged from duties with the 2/14 AUST INF BATTALION as a Army Non-Commissioned Private (PTE) on 29/05/1946. Trevor Norman WHEELER was not a prisoner of war. His next of kin is Phyllis WHEELER.first world war (ww1), 1914 - 1918, medals, ballarat rsl, ballarat -
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Letters - Various
This object relates to William David WILLIAMS. He was born on 23/05/1907 in Ballarat, VIC. William David served in the Army (VX139193 V103196) enlisting on, 10/05/1943 in Ballarat, VIC before being discharged from duties with the 2/9 FLD COY as a Army Non-Commissioned Sapper (SPR) on 30/01/1946. William David WILLIAMS was not a prisoner of war. His next of kin is W WILLIAMS.To Mrs J Milner, 5 Valentine St, BALLARAT WEST Vic From Fredindonesian confrontation, 1963�66, literature, ballarat rsl, ballarat -
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Collection, R. K. Churches
Collection of photographs which were the property of Ronald Keith Churches, service number VX34599, who was a Sergeant in the Australian Army 2/9th Field Ambulance Unit during World War 2. Churches enlisted on the 12th July, 1940 and was discharged on the 4th December, 1945. The 2/9th FA was formed on the 1st July, 1940 at Dandenong, Victoria and was initially based at Seymour (Puckapunyal). The 2/9th FA relocated to Bonegilla in September 1940 and embarked for Singapore in February, 1941. The men of the unit were taken prisoner by the Japanese in February, 1942. Churches spent the remainder of World War 2 as a POW in Changi Prison. -
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Newspaper, The Courier Ballarat, Courier 8/3/1938 p 9/10, Mar. 1938
Pages 9 and 10 of the Centenary issue of the Ballarat Courier, 8/3/1938 p9 - Article - "Prisoners aide in Municipal Work" - rifle range at Victoria Park, photo of "first train" Geelong Ballarat crossing Moorabool viaduct, Advertisements for Sherry stores, Berger Paints - S.E. Hobson and Harry Davies & Co. Department Store. p10 - article on Ballarat Banking, (see also archive item No. 200) - large ad from "The Bank of Australasia" - illustration of Ballarat in 1856 from Bath's Hotel - towards the Australasia Bank. Record reviewed and images of three pages added 7-9-2013.trams, tramways, ballarat, centenaries, banking, victoria park, rifle range -
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Photograph - Sepia phtograph/postcard, Unknown
WWII historical significancePortrait of Vivian Bullwinkel AO, MBE (1915 - 2000)Vivian Bullwinkel, a Second World War army nursing sister, is best known as the sole survivor of the infamous Banka Island massacre, in which 21 of her colleagues were killed by Japanese troops. Her courage while a prisoner pf the Japanese for over three and a half years exemplified the bravery of Australian women in war, and her distinguished postwar career was marked by many humanitarian achievements. -
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British War Medal 1914-20
This object relates to James KELLY. He was born on 1/01/1890 in Warragul, VIC. James served in the AIF (333) enlisting on, 10/09/1914 before being killed in action on duties with the 14TH BATTN as a Army Non-Commissioned Private (PTE) on 27/08/1915. James KELLY was not a prisoner of war. His next of kin is Micheal KELLY (Father) - Trentham. James Kelly was awarded the Victory Medal, British War Medal.Blue Velvet Display Tray "WW2 Service Medals" & "WW1"first world war (ww1), 1914 - 1918, medals, ballarat rsl, ballarat -
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Service Record excerpt (copies)
This object relates to Albert Thomas BATTEN. He was born on 1/05/1894 in Crusoe Gully, Bendigo, VIC. Albert Thomas served in the AIF d.o.e = Date KIA (4751) enlisting on, 14/07/1915 before being discharged from duties with the 58 BATTN as a Army Non-Commissioned Private (PTE) on 03/08/1916. Albert Thomas BATTEN was not a prisoner of war. His next of kin is Ellen CAVANAGH (Mother).first world war (ww1), 1914 - 1918, literature, ballarat rsl, ballarat -
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1914 - 1915 Star
This object relates to Herbert George UREN. He was born on 1/01/1888 in Magpie, VICTORIA. Herbert George served in the AIF (15208) enlisting on, 17/04/1916 in Ballarat, VIC before being discharged from duties with the 14TH AGH as a Army Non-Commissioned Corporal / Bombardier (CPL/LBDR) on 15/12/1919. Herbert George UREN was not a prisoner of war. His next of kin is Mrs E UREN (Wife).first world war (ww1), 1914 - 1918, medals, ballarat rsl, ballarat -
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1939 - 1945 Star
This object relates to Thomas VINES. He was born on 1/10/1892 in Hamilton, VIC. Thomas served in the AIF (1671) enlisting on, 06/01/1915 in East Melbourne, VIC before being discharged from duties with the 5th BATTN as a Army Non-Commissioned Sergeant (SGT) on 30/03/1919. Thomas VINES was not a prisoner of war. His next of kin is Thomas & Christina VINES (Parents). Thomas was awarded MM - Battle Pozieres.second world war (ww2), 1939 - 1945, medals, ballarat rsl, ballarat -
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Photographs x 22
This object relates to Sylvester Walton WAKELING. He was born on 16/10/1904 in Ballarat, VIC. Sylvester Walton served in the ARMY (VX39764) enlisting on, 17/02/1941 in Albert Park, VIC before being killed during service with the 2/21 AUS INF BATTN as a Army Non-Commissioned Private (PTE) on 27/06/1945. Sylvester Walton WAKELING was a prisoner of war. His next of kin is E GLANFIELD.Black & White 3x4 inch New Guinea & Middle Eastsecond world war (ww2), 1939 - 1945, photo/pictures, ballarat rsl, ballarat -
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Crochet Work
This object relates to James KELLY. He was born on 1/01/1890 in Warragul, VIC. James served in the AIF (333) enlisting on, 10/09/1914 before being killed in action on duties with the 14TH BATTN as a Army Non-Commissioned Private (PTE) on 27/08/1915. James KELLY was not a prisoner of war. His next of kin is Micheal KELLY (Father) - Trentham. James Kelly was awarded the Victory Medal, British War Medal.Note attached reads - "This crochet work was done by Mabel TRUDGEON in memory of her oldest brother, Richard of Welshman's Reef near Newstead who was killed in France early in 1918. The enclosed card was his last word to home."first world war (ww1), 1914 - 1918, craft, ballarat rsl, ballarat -
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Victory Medal Ribbon
This object relates to John PEARCE. He was born on 1/01/1889 in Ballarat East, VIC. John served in the AIF (8203) enlisting on, 14/07/1915 in Ballarat, VIC before being discharged from duties with the 2 GEN HOSP as a Army Non-Commissioned Lance Corporal / Lance Bombardier (LCPL/LBDR) on 10/01/1924. John PEARCE was not a prisoner of war. His next of kin is Isiah PEARCE.(Father).first world war (ww1), 1914 - 1918, medals, ballarat rsl, ballarat -
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British War Medal 1914-20
This object relates to John PEARCE. He was born on 1/01/1889 in Ballarat East, VIC. John served in the AIF (8203) enlisting on, 14/07/1915 in Ballarat, VIC before being discharged from duties with the 2 GEN HOSP as a Army Non-Commissioned Lance Corporal / Lance Bombardier (LCPL/LBDR) on 10/01/1924. John PEARCE was not a prisoner of war. His next of kin is Isiah PEARCE.(Father).first world war (ww1), 1914 - 1918, medals, ballarat rsl, ballarat -
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Photograph - Nominal Roll Entry
This object relates to Alfred Francis MADSEN. He was born on 26/03/1893 in Eaglehawk, BENDIGO, VIC. Alfred Francis served in the Army (1043) enlisting on, 19/05/1917 in Essendon, VIC before being discharged from duties with the 36th (Aust) Heavy Artillery Group as a Army Non-Commissioned Gunner (GNR) on 17/04/1919. His next of kin is Rev Alfred MADSEN. Alfred Francis MADSEN was not a prisoner of war.first world war (ww1), 1914 - 1918, photo/pictures, ballarat rsl, ballarat -
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Memorial Scroll
This object relates to Gladys Hilda NEAL. She was born on 10/07/1922 in Ballarat, VIC. Gladys Hilda served in the RAAF (103766) enlisting on, 10/03/1943 in Shenton Park, WA before being killed in action on duties with the 4 RAAF T&MO as a RAAF Non-Commissioned Aircraftman/Aircraftwoman (LAC/W) on 10/11/1943. Gladys Hilda NEAL was not a prisoner of war. Her next of kin is Albury NEAL.second world war (ww2), 1939 - 1945, literature, ballarat rsl, ballarat -
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Australia Service Medal 1939-1946
This object relates to Gladys Hilda NEAL. She was born on 10/07/1922 in Ballarat, VIC. Gladys Hilda served in the RAAF (103766) enlisting on, 10/03/1943 in Shenton Park, WA before being killed in action on duties with the 4 RAAF T&MO as a RAAF Non-Commissioned Aircraftman/Aircraftwoman (LAC/W) on 10/11/1943. Gladys Hilda NEAL was not a prisoner of war. Her next of kin is Albury NEAL.medals, ballarat rsl, ballarat -
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War Medal 1939-1945
This object relates to Gladys Hilda NEAL. She was born on 10/07/1922 in Ballarat, VIC. Gladys Hilda served in the RAAF (103766) enlisting on, 10/03/1943 in Shenton Park, WA before being killed in action on duties with the 4 RAAF T&MO as a RAAF Non-Commissioned Aircraftman/Aircraftwoman (LAC/W) on 10/11/1943. Gladys Hilda NEAL was not a prisoner of war. Her next of kin is Albury NEAL.medals, ballarat rsl, ballarat -
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Field Dressing
This object relates to Lillian Ruby SMITH. She was born on 17/09/1920 in Sebastopol, VIC. Lillian Ruby served in the Army (VF345511) enlisting on, 24/06/1942 in Sebastopol, VIC before being discharged from duties with the AUST WOMENS ARMY SERV as a Army Non-Commissioned Corporal / Bombardier (CPL/LBDR) on 14/01/1946. Lillian Ruby SMITH was not a prisoner of war. His next of kin is Ruby SMITH.second world war (ww2), 1939 - 1945, medical, ballarat rsl, ballarat -
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Sewing Kit
This object relates to Lillian Ruby SMITH. She was born on 17/09/1920 in Sebastopol, VIC. Lillian Ruby served in the Army (VF345511) enlisting on, 24/06/1942 in Sebastopol, VIC before being discharged from duties with the AUST WOMENS ARMY SERV as a Army Non-Commissioned Corporal / Bombardier (CPL/LBDR) on 14/01/1946. Lillian Ruby SMITH was not a prisoner of war. His next of kin is Ruby SMITH.equipment/gear, ballarat rsl, ballarat -
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Wooden Box
This object relates to Lillian Ruby SMITH. She was born on 17/09/1920 in Sebastopol, VIC. Lillian Ruby served in the Army (VF345511) enlisting on, 24/06/1942 in Sebastopol, VIC before being discharged from duties with the AUST WOMENS ARMY SERV as a Army Non-Commissioned Corporal / Bombardier (CPL/LBDR) on 14/01/1946. Lillian Ruby SMITH was not a prisoner of war. His next of kin is Ruby SMITH.With bag of buttons, badges etc and lanyardssecond world war (ww2), 1939 - 1945, personal items, ballarat rsl, ballarat -
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1939 - 1945 Star
This object relates to Victor Clarkson ALDERSON MC. He was born on 1/01/1891 in Sevenoaks, LONDON, ENGLAND. Victor Clarkson served in the Officer - 22nd Battalion AIF Commisioner - Indian Army () enlisting on, 23/11/1914 in Melbourne, VIC before being discharged from duties with the India Office, ENGLAND as a on 22/01/1918. Victor Clarkson ALDERSON MC was not a prisoner of war. His next of kin is M A ALDERSON (Mother).second world war (ww2), 1939 - 1945, honour board, ballarat rsl, ballarat -
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Pay Book
This object relates to Leslie (Bull) Clarence ALLEN. He was born on 09/09/1918 in Ballarat, VIC. Leslie (Bull) Clarence served in the Army (VX12513) enlisting on, 19/04/1940 in Richmond, VIC before being discharged from duties with the 2/5 BATTALION as a Army Non-Commissioned Private (PTE) on 10/09/1944. Leslie (Bull) Clarence ALLEN was not a prisoner of war. His next of kin is Violet ALLEN (Sister)second world war (ww2), 1939 - 1945, personal items, ballarat rsl, ballarat -
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Document - Soldier's Pay Book, c. 1939-1945
This object relates to Albert Thomas BATTEN. He was born on 1/05/1894 in Crusoe Gully, Bendigo, VIC. Albert Thomas served in the AIF d.o.e = Date KIA (4751) enlisting on, 14/07/1915 before being discharged from duties with the 58 BATTN as a Army Non-Commissioned Private (PTE) on 03/08/1916. Albert Thomas BATTEN was not a prisoner of war. His next of kin is Ellen CAVANAGH (Mother).second world war (ww2), 1939 - 1945, literature, ballarat rsl, ballarat, wwii, army, salary, ledgers, soldiers -
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1939 - 1945 Star
This object relates to William Joseph BENTLEY. He was born on 1/07/1885 in Talbot, VIC. William Joseph served in the AIF (1111 / 1162) enlisting on, 05/10/1914 in North Melbourne, VIC before being killed during service with the 8th BATTN Ist REINF as a Army Non-Commissioned Private (PTE) on 16/09/1916. William Joseph BENTLEY was not a prisoner of war. His next of kin is Eliza BENTLEY (Mother).second world war (ww2), 1939 - 1945, medals, ballarat rsl, ballarat -
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Certificate of Service
This object relates to James Tennyson BENTLEY. He was born on 05/01/1927 in South Yarra, VIC. James Tennyson served in the Army (VX96171) enlisting on, 23/01/1945 in North Melbourne, VIC before being discharged from duties with the 21 ARMY ORDNANCE DEPOT as a Army Non-Commissioned Private (PTE) on 12/12/1947. James Tennyson BENTLEY was not a prisoner of war. His next of kin is Christina BENTLEY.second world war (ww2), 1939 - 1945, literature, ballarat rsl, ballarat