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Greensborough Historical Society
Article, Alexander John McDonald's Great War / John Gibson, 14/09/1914o
Story of Alexander John McDonald's war service with the 8th Light Horse AIF at Gallipoli 1914-1916.Black and white text and photographsalexander john mcdonald, gallipoli, australian imperial force -
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Book, Hachette, The Vietnam years: from the jungle to the Australian suburbs / Michael Caulfield, 2009_
The story of Australia's role in the Vietnam War and the lives of soldiers and their families on return to Australia.503p., illus., map.vietnam war -
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Book, Little Red Books, World War I: the conflict that gave us the Australian legend / Cindy Dowling, 2000_
This book discusses the role Australians played in World War I, and the rise of the ANZAC Legend.96p.world war 1, anzac legend -
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Book, Melbourne University Press, Sacred places: war memorials in the Australian landscape / K.S. Inglis, 2005_
An illustrated history of war memorials and monuments in Australia.522p., illus.war memorials, monuments -
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Book, Black Inc, The Australian victories in France / John Monash, 2015_
An account of the Australian battles in France in 1918, including the 1918 Battle of the Somme.327p., illus., maps.world war 1, the somme -
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Newspaper clipping, Remembering the Rats, 2011_06
An article about the an exhibition at the Australian War Museum for the 70th Anniversary of the Tobruk campaign.The article records some anecdotes of the "Rats of Tobruk". A 2 page magazine article from the RSL's publication MUFTI.Niltobruk, rats of tobruk, 2/15 battalion, 2/13 field company rae -
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Magazine clipping, Absolutely Bloody or A Tale of Tobruk, 1941_
A poem written during the Tobruk campaign of WW2.This is an example of the humour displayed by Australian troops during the siege of Tobruk.An A4 photocopy of an article.Nilrats of tobruk, poems, ww2, world war 2, north africa -
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Book, Facts & Figures, 1967_06
This 64 page booklet was first issued in 1958 and distributed free of charge to customers. It contained such interesting snippets as a list of Kings and Queens of England to population lists and information about the planets. This was a popular item amongst school children.The State Savings Bank of Victoria existed until 1991 when it was taken over by the Commonwealth Bank of Australia. It was a major provider of home loan in the post war period.A 62 page booklet issued by the State Savings Bank of Victoria. The outer cover has a dark olive green background colour and has some yellow detail in the design.Some pencil scribbling on inside covers.state savings bank of victoria, ssb -
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Photograph - Digital image, Charles Marshall et al, 3rd Australian Machine Gun Co camped at Mazar, 1917_
3rd Australian Machine Gun Squadron, camped at Mazar, Joe at left, after 28 hour ride.Digital copy of black and white photograph"Camped at Mazar, Joe on left hand side, previously we had been 28 hours in the saddle"charles marshall, world war 1 -
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Photograph - Digital image, Charles Marshall et al, Aussie at monument in Damascus, 1918_
Photograph of Australian soldier at monument in centre of square Damascus.Digital copy of black and white photograph. "Monument in centre of square Damascus"charles marshall, world war 1, damascus -
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Photograph - Digital image, Charles Marshall et al, Australian infantryman on Light Horse, 1918_
Photograph of Australian Light Horse infantryman mounted on horse.Digital copy of black and white photograph. charles marshall, world war 1, light horse -
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Photograph - Digital image, Charles Marshall et al, Australian soldier 3, 1917_
Photograph of Australian soldierDigital copy of black and white photograph. charles marshall, world war 1 -
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Photograph - Digital image, Charles Marshall et al, Australian soldier 2, 1917_
Photograph of Australian soldierDigital copy of black and white photograph. charles marshall, world war 1 -
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Photograph - Digital image, Charles Marshall et al, Australian soldier 1, 1917_
Photograph of an unidentified Australian soldierDigital copy of black and white photograph. charles marshall, world war 1 -
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Photograph - Digital image, Charles Marshall et al, Australian tourist, 1917_
Photograph of the shadow of an unidentified Australian soldier "the tourist".Digital copy of black and white photograph. charles marshall, world war 1 -
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Photograph - Digital image, Charles Marshall et al, Australian troops in camp 2, 1917_
Photograph of Australian troops in camp.Digital copy of black and white photograph. charles marshall, world war 1 -
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Photograph - Digital image, Charles Marshall et al, Australian troops in camp, 1917_
Photograph of Australian troops in camp.Digital copy of black and white photograph. charles marshall, world war 1 -
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Photograph - Digital image, Charles Marshall et al, Australian troops on board ship, 1917_
Photograph of Australian troops on board ship.Digital copy of black and white photograph. charles marshall, world war 1 -
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Photograph - Digital image, Charles Marshall et al, Australian troops at St George's Mosque, 1917_
Photograph of Church of Saint George, Lud.Digital copy of black and white photograph. "St George's mosque at Lud"charles marshall, world war 1 -
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Photograph - Digital image, Charles Marshall et al, Australian troops at 'Tomb of Absalom' Jerusalem, 1917_
Photograph of Tomb of Absalom, Jerusalem.Digital copy of black and white photograph. "Tomb of Absalom Jerusalem"charles marshall, world war 1 -
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Photograph - Digital image, Charles Marshall et al, Australian troops in camp, 1917_
Photograph of Australian troops in campDigital copy of black and white photograph. charles marshall, world war 1 -
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Photograph - Digital image, Charles Marshall et al, Australian troops in Damascus, 1918_
Photograph of Straight Street Damascus.Digital copy of black and white photograph. "Damascus. The end of the street called Straight. The gate where St Paul escaped"charles marshall, world war 1 -
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Photograph - Digital image, Charles Marshall et al, Australian troops inspect a Bedouin house in Kharm Palestine, 1918_
Australian troops inspect a Bedouin house in Kharm [Tulkarm?] Palestine.Digital copy of black and white photograph. "Bedouin house at Kharm Palestine"charles marshall, world war 1 -
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Article, Greensborough Historical Society et al, Arthur Samuel Poulter, 1914-1918
A short article about Arthur Samuel Poulter and his service in World War 1. At the time of his enlistment he was living at Yanndaga Western Australia, he was related to the Poulter family of Greensborough.One page, text and colour images.world war 1 project, arthur samuel poulter -
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Article, Greensborough Historical Society et al, George Cornforth Snowdon, 1914-1918
A short article about George Cornforth Snowdon and his service in World War 1. At the time of his enlistment he was living at Terowie, South Australia; his sister was given as next of kin - Christine Cameron of Hailes Street Greensborough.One page, text and colour images.world war 1 project, george cornforth snowdon -
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Book, Indra Publishing et al, A River to cross, by Arthur Pike, 2001_
A fictional account of an Australian soldier's memories of World War II and his travels to Japan 50 years later.Paperback, 222p.world war 2 -
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Article, Greensborough Historical Society et al, Agnes Helena May Ferguson, 1914-1918
A short article about Nurse Agnes Helena May Ferguson and her service in World War 1. Prior to enlistment she was working at 14 AAH (Australian Auxiliary Hospital)Macleod.1 page, text and colour images.world war 1 project, agnes helena may ferguson -
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Article, Greensborough Historical Society et al, Ida O'Dwyer, 1914-1918
A short article about Sister Ida O'Dwyer and her service in World War 1. On her return to Australia, Ida took charge of 10 AGH at Macleod.2 pages, text and colour images.world war 1 project, ida odwyer -
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Newspaper Clipping, Diamond Valley Leader, Plea to help out war vets, 27/09/2017
Grieving Greensborough woman Connie Boglis has had an overwhelmingly positive reaction to her calls for improved support services for returned war veterans after her ex-partner committed suicide.News article 1 page, black text.returned service veterans, greensborough, australia department of veterans affairs, ptsd, post traumatic stress disorder, jesse bird, connie boglis -
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Photograph - Digital image, Charles Marshall et al, B. Bernard. F troop, 3rd Australian Machine Gun squad, 1918_
This photograph shows a member of the 3rd Australian Machine Gun squad.Digital copy of black and white photograph. "B. Bernard. F troop, 3rd Australian Machine Gun squad"charles marshall, world war 1