Trial Bay opened in 1886 after 13 years construction. It was designed for prisoners who were low risk and nearing the end of their sentences. From here they would participate in Public Works projects. It was named Trial Bay after the brig "Trial" sank there. This ship had been commandeered by convicts in Port Jackson and forced to sail north. Between 1915 and 1918 the prison became a detention centre for German citizens.Trial Bay Gaol, Public Works Prison and Wartime Detention Camp, a Macleay River Historical Society publication Kempsey, New South Wales, small booklet with black and white photographs.Marie h Neilhistory, australian, prisons, australia-history-nsw-prisons

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

This object relates to Robert Neil BURT. He was born on 04/01/1926 in Colac, VIC. Robert Neil served in the Army (VX94063) enlisting on, 12/01/1944 in Ballarat, VIC before being discharged from duties with the HQ 1 AUST BASE SUB AREA as a Army Non-Commissioned DVR (GNR) on 16/01/1947. Robert Neil BURT was not a prisoner of war. His next of kin is Robert BURT.second world war (ww2), 1939 - 1945, medals, ballarat rsl, ballarat

This object relates to Harold Thomas EWART. He was born on 1/01/1893 in Gracedale, VIC. Harold Thomas served in the AIF (1345) enlisting on, 17/07/1915 in Ballarat East, VIC before being killed in action on duties with the AUS INF BASE DEPOT as a Army Non-Commissioned Private (PTE) on 25/08/1915. Harold Thomas EWART was not a prisoner of war. His next of kin is E E EWART (Wife)first world war (ww1), 1914 - 1918, literature, ballarat rsl, ballarat

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.first world war (ww1), 1914 - 1918, eequipment/gear, ballarat rsl, ballarat

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)"Mt Tambu New Guinea Cpl Leslie (Bull) Allen 2/5 BTN AIF Stretcher Bearer"second world war (ww2), 1939 - 1945, photo/pictures, ballarat rsl, ballarat

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)"Warrenheip War Hero Honored"second world war (ww2), 1939 - 1945, photo/pictures, ballarat rsl, ballarat

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."Souvenir Yeres 1916"first world war (ww1), 1914 - 1918, souvenirs, ballarat rsl, ballarat