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Ballarat Heritage Services
Photograph - Photograph - Colour, L.J. Gervasoni, Avoca War Memorial, 2011, 06/08/2011
... in 1988 to also remember those who served in the Second World War...Colour photograph of the Avoca World War One. The Memorial... in 1988 to also remember those who served in the Second World War ...The monument commemorates those from Avoca who have served in the various conflicts in which Australia has been involved. It was dedicated on18 November 1921. The memorial was later rededicated in 1988 to also remember those who served in the Second World War. During the First World War, 137 men from the Avoca area volunteered for the armed services and of this number 29 were killed. A plaque, unveiled in 1984, commemorates Sergeant Lewis McGee V.C who enlisted from Avoca in World War One. Colour photograph of the Avoca World War One. The Memorial is an octagonal building of rendered brick supported on eight columns with rounded engaged columns on the central section of each. At the top of the rounded section is a shield decoration. World War One Fallen Auls A. Beavis J. Beer C. Brown J.A. Brown J.N. Burns W. Dobley L. Driver W.H. Evans C.G.H. Fish W. Harrowfield N. Henderson J.H. Henry C.A. Howell T.P. Kiehl A. Lambert S. Lansdell H. Livingstone J. McArdle J.E.F. McDowell W.R. Oppy W. Rowlands W. Rowlands H. Smith S.W. Summers D.L. Templeton C. Turpin H. Willmott C. Wrigley F. Yates L.R. World War One Honour Roll Anderson N.W. Armstrong H.M. Barry R.E. Beavis JOHN. Blain J. Bowen L. Bradley H.J. Brazil F. Brereton W.C. Brereton C. Brown H. Burke J.F. Burke P. Burnett W. Cain H.C. Calnan C. Chandler R.W. Chandler H. Chaplan W. Coates E. Cross F. Cross C. Crute A.T. Cullip C. Daly J. Derrick E.A. Diamond C.P. Doodt D. Doodt C. Douglas J.O. Ebeling C. Elliot T. Elliot N. Elliot W.N. Ford H. Fraser D.C. French W. French W.H. French C. Garner J. Gee J. Gee F.R. Gibson C.A. Golder A. Golder F. Gollop H. Gouce W. Greenwood H. Greenwood W. Harbour H.J.H. Harris N. Harrow R. Harrowfield B. Hellings D. Henderson C. Henderson J.J. Henderson T.A. Hilderbrand W. Holland H.S. Hughes W. Jardine J.W. Jardine W.E. Jardine J.A. Johnson G. Johnson W. Johnson REG. Johns Kitchen G.R. Laidlow R.T. Larkins James. Leyden J.M. Leyden P.J. Lindsay F. Lyons P.L. McEwan F. McVicar F.C. McVicar A.A. Mitchell T.T. Moodie A. Nicholson E. Porter A.B. Randall W. Redpath S. Reeves H. Reid E. Resuggan A. Robinson R.W. Samers V. Scott R.V. Sims H.L. Stavely W. Torney S. Williams H. Willmott H. Wilmott D. Wilson B.C. Wilson A. Wiltshire C. Witherden T. Witherden D. Yates J.O. Young F. Johnson F. Kitchell P. Kitchen A.L.avoca, avoca war memorial -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Uniform - Battledress VMR
... World War Two...-commissioned officers had previous service in World War Two....) i Citizen Military Forces and had served in World War Two.... in World War Two. The 8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles was raised ...The 8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles was raised as a regiment of the Royal Australian Armoured Corps on 1 May 1948 with Headquarters in Melbourne and squadrons in Sale, Benalla/Wangaratta and Albury. In 1955 Regimental Headquarters moved to Wangaratta and a second squadron was located at Albury. The Sale squadron transferred to 4th/19th Prince of Wales’s Light Horse. In 1977 8/13 VMR Regiment was reduced to an independent squadron A Squadron 8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles and in 1991 was linked with 4th/19th Prince of Wales’s Light Horse forming the VMR Squadron of that regiment. Many officers and senior non-commissioned officers had previous service in World War Two.Khaki battledress jacket and trousers. Jacket has Victorian Mounted Rifles shoulder titles, Major badges of rank and ribbon bar showing wearer had qualified for Efficiency Decoration (ED) i Citizen Military Forces and had served in World War Two.vmr, uniform, world war two, wwii, cmf, citizen military forces -
Bendigo Military Museum
Memorabilia - MEDALLION, 60th ANNIVERSARY, C.2005
... of Australia, wording “World War 11 1945 - 2005, rear has Coat of Arms... War 11 1945 - 2005, rear has Coat of Arms with “World War 11 ...Item in collection re John Eric Wiles VX16067, refer Cat No 5410P for his service details..1) Case, black folding lid with magnetic close, black felt inset for the medallion, gold writing on lid top. .2) Medallion round gold colour, face has “60 Years”, map depiction of Australia, wording “World War 11 1945 - 2005, rear has Coat of Arms with “World War 11 Service to Australia”Bottom of case stuck on label typed, “J. E. Wiles 2/7 INF BN Vx16067”. On box top in gold, “Australian Government”, “Department of Veterans Affairs”medallions, 60th anniversary, 1945 - 2005, wiles -
Federation University Historical Collection
Photograph, Ballarat Junior Technical School World War One Honour Board, 2015, 0710/2015
... Ballarat Junior Technical School World War One Honour Board...world war one...Photograph of a timber World War One Honour Board honouring... Photograph Photograph Ballarat Junior Technical School World War One ...The Ballarat Junior Technical School Honour Board was unveiled on Saturday 17 June 1922 by Minister for Public Instruction, Alexander Peacock, in the presence of many parents, friends, students and staff. The Honour Board was designed by H.H. Smith, Principal of the Ballarat Technical Art School. Photograph of a timber World War One Honour Board honouring students from the Ballarat Junior Technical School, a division of the Ballarat School of Mines. ballarat junior technical school, world war one, honour board, honor board, w. paterson, w. allen, n. carmichael, s. adair, h.g. bennett, alan t. bernaldo, r. borradale, c.c. britain, b.c. burrow, h. collins, r.j. chick, c. cunningham, francis davis, a. dinon, f. edwards, p.c. frank, g. gilbert, j.p. james, g.j. leech, d.g. mcgrath, j.c. mcnab, r. parkin, l.a. ronaldson, g.o. shannon, s.l. steele, w.r. terry, s.h. townsend, h.h. smith, alexander peacock, robert borradale, albert burge, howard bennett, norman carmichael, reginald crick, herbert collins, r.j. crick, arthur dixon, frank edwards, george gilbert, sydney townsend -
Federation University Historical Collection
Postcard - photographic, The Ascot Boys, c1916
... world war... at the front during World War One. Harry Holmes in the front. Ray... World War One. Harry Holmes in the front. Ray Blight in centre ...Photograph of the Ascot boys who served with Harry Holmes at the front during World War One. Harry Holmes in the front. Ray Blight in centrechatham family archive, chatham, holmes, world war, world war 1, world war i, world war one, france, ray blight, harry holmes -
Orbost & District Historical Society
horse leggings, Before 1914
... World War 1...." leggings from World War 1. Used by the Light Horse Brigade in WW1 ...Used by the Light Horse Brigade in WW1. Donated by the family of Fred Christmas.This WW1 item is a reminder of those who took part in that conflict.A pair of dark brown horse leggings. Straps run around outside to a buckle. They are 'Light Horse Brigade" leggings from World War 1.horse-leggings transport ww1 light-horse-brigade -
Albert Park-South Melbourne Rowing Club
Honour Board, SMRC / Roll of Honour, 1917
... A wooden honour board depicting the names of the World War... depicting the names of the World War One enlistments from the South ...A wooden honour board depicting the names of the World War One enlistments from the South Melbourne Rowing Club. The names are written in gold lettering.G. Anderson, W. Allen (K), C. Bond, A. Crook, W. Curtis, C.C. Clarke, N. Campbell, H. Dehn, J. Hadaway, S. Hutcheson, H.E. Jones (K), N. Jackson (K), H.C. Kennett, F.L. Loud (K), L. Lowe, J. Minford, P.J.G. Maher, J. Meens (K), J.G. McKay, W. Nolan (K), V. Rees, Dr J.W. Rock, J.J. Scanlon, A. Ternes, G. Turnbull, G. Tully, V. Whelan (K), W.T. Wilkinson, C.C. King, W.A. Graham, W.A. Maxwellsouth melbourne rowing club, apsm rowing club, albert park lake, rowing, anderson, g., allan, william, bond, charles, crook, arthur, curtis, w., campbell, norman, dehn, james herbert, graham, w.a., hadaway, ernest john, hutcheson, sydney, jackson, norman, jones, herbert evan, kennett, henry clifford, clarke, c., king, clarence campbell, loud, frederick leslie, lowe, l., maher, percival john godfrey, maxwell, wilfred armstrong, mckay, j.g., meens, alexander john, minford, john, nolan, w., rees, v., rock, j. william, scanlan, john joseph, ternes, albert james, tully, gerald marcus, turnbull, g., whelan, victor, wilkinson, william thomas -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Photograph - No 67 Mack 8 LH
... World War One... Australian Light Horse Regiment at the outbreak of World War One... of World War One, identified as Trooper Mack Regt No 62. 8th Light ...Black and white photograph of a soldier of the 8th Australian Light Horse Regiment at the outbreak of World War One, identified as Trooper Mack Regt No 62.8th, light horse, mack, wwi, world war one, uniform -
Sunbury Family History and Heritage Society Inc.
Photograph, c. 1914
... A black and white photograph of a World War 1 soldier... Photograph Photograph A black and white photograph of a World War 1 ...A black and white photograph of a World War 1 soldier and another civilian waving. They are standing in a garden next to a building which has a wall of windows. -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Flying in the face of fear, 2009
... World War 1939-1945... World War 2. 2009 Anzac Day feature includes photos... resident. World War 1939-1945 O'Keefe Maurice Maurice O'Keefe ...Maurice O'Keefe recalls piloting a Lancaster bomber during World War 2.Maurice O'Keefe recalls piloting a Lancaster bomber during World War 2. 2009 Anzac Day feature includes photos of the Blackburn residentMaurice O'Keefe recalls piloting a Lancaster bomber during World War 2. world war 1939-1945, o'keefe, maurice -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Audio - PMHPS Meeting, Society's WWI website, David Thompson, John Kirby et al, 23 Mar 2015
... War - World War I...David Thompson's presentation regarding the Society's World... regarding the Society's World War I Website and utilisation thereof ...David Thompson's presentation regarding the Society's World War I Website and utilisation thereof. Duration 01:27:31 (includes meeting preliminaries)war - world war i, communication - electronic, david thompson, world war i -
Victorian Interpretive Projects Inc.
Photograph - Colour, Clare Gervasoni, Gravestone of Clarence M. Cox in the Ballaarat Old Cemetery, 2014, 01/2014
... World War One.... It is a memorial for Corporal Clarence M. Cox who served during World War... for Corporal Clarence M. Cox who served during World War One ...Clarence M. Cox fell at Bullecourt, France, on 11 April 1917. See https://bih.federation.edu.au/index.php/Clarence_M._Cox Broken marble headstone in the Ballaarat Old Cemetery. It is a memorial for Corporal Clarence M. Cox who served during World War One as a Corporal. ballaarat old cemetery, gravestone, headstone, cemetery, cox, clarence cox, world war one, bullecourt -
Kyneton RSL Sub Branch
WW2 medals - A31746 LAC K.L. Tanner
... Five World War II medals attached to coloured ribbons... Five World War II medals attached to coloured ribbons. Clip ...Five World War II medals attached to coloured ribbons. Clip on back. Two star medals, bronze, and three silver round medals.The 1939-1945 Star, The Pacific Star (two medals). On reverse of both, 56830 Tanner KL 1. 1939 1945 with lion, otherside, head of King George, on rim, A31746 Tanner KL. 2. 1939- 1945 with lion, other side, head of King George. 56830 Tanner KL. 3.Head of Queen Elizabeth, otherside, For long-service and good conduct, on rim, A31746 Tanner K.L.ww2 medals,tanner, pacific star., 1939- 1945 star -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Badge - Mission to Seamen Harbour Lights Guild, 2019
... War - World War I.... Mission to Seamen Harbour Lights Giuld. World War I (WWI) era.... Mission to Seamen Harbour Lights Giuld. World War I (WWI) era ...Small round metal badge. Light blue, navy and white. Mission to Seamen Harbour Lights Giuld. World War I (WWI) eraAround the edge "Harbour Lights Guild" on flag in centre "The Missions to Seamen"war - world war i, missions to seamen, societies clubs unions and other organisations, harbour lights guild -
Melbourne Legacy
Journal, Action Front. Journal of the 2/2 Field Regiment, 1941
... world war two...' a field newspaper published for the troops in World War 2 x 12... newspaper published for the troops in World War 2 x 12 pages. Hand ...An issue of 'Action Front. Journal of the 2/2 Field Regiment' for the soldiers. This edition is Vol 1 Issue No. 10 April 1919. Comprised of stories, poems, drawings, records of military awards. Printed by M. Shoham's Press, Tel-Aviv. An item from Legatee Frank Doolan, who was on the archive committee and made attempts to collate the history of Legacy. A record of publications made for the troops in World War 2.A copy of 'Action Front. Journal of the 2/2 Field Regiment' a field newspaper published for the troops in World War 2 x 12 pages.Hand written on the front 'Ask the old lady for the notes regarding the rude cracks at their CO'world war two, short stories, poem -
Rutherglen Historical Society
ANZAC Memorabilia, 25/04/2015
... world war !... and crocheted poppies, each with a name attached, to commemorate World..., to commemorate World War 1 soldiers from the Rutherglen district. At top ...Display was constructed by the Rutherglen Historical Society for the 100th anniversary of ANZAC Day. Each poppy represents one soldier. Those who returned and are buried at the local cemetery are shown at the top. The remainder represent those from the district who died overseas during the War.Wire mesh panel with an arrangement of knitted and crocheted poppies, each with a name attached, to commemorate World War 1 soldiers from the Rutherglen district.At top of display: "ANZACs at Rest in Carlyle Cemetery" Below the third row of poppies: "They didn't Come Home"world war !, world war i, anzac, memorials, poppies -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, We shall remember them, 2017
... world war 1939 -1945...The number of World War 2 veterans attending Anzac Day... The number of World War 2 veterans attending Anzac Day is rapidly ...The number of World War 2 veterans attending Anzac Day is rapidly diminishing but Gerald Metherson of Bomber Command us still a regular attendee.blackburn returned services league, mcpherson, gerald, world war 1939 -1945 -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - Article, Rich Birthday Cake, 27/08/1940
... World War... with recipe for birthday cake to send to troops during World War Two... for birthday cake to send to troops during World War Two Newspapers ...Extract from The Sun News Pictorial dated 27/8/1940 with recipe for birthday cake to send to troops during World War Twonewspapers, world war, 1939 - 1945, the sun news pictorial -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
Book - Demobilization Procedure Book, WWII, 1945
... . Australian Military Forces Demobilization Procedure Book from World... Military Forces Demobilization Procedure Book from World War II ...Belonged to THOMPSON NORMAN VOISEY JAMES who served in WWII. His service Number - VX111547 : Date of birth - 17 Feb 1918 : Place of birth - WONTHAGGI VIC : Place of enlistment - IN THE FIELD WA : Next of Kin - THOMPSON A According to inscriptions within the book, Thompson was discharged on 27 December 1945. His home address was 10 Clarke St Prahran VIC. He was a fitter and turner and went on to work for EA Machin & Co 535 Elizabeth St Melbourne as a mechanical fitter after the war.Small brown rectangular book with white paper forms within. Australian Military Forces Demobilization Procedure Book from World War II.Multiple inscriptions both typed and handwritten. Sampling from front cover: "Army No VX111547 .... THOMPSON / NORMAN VOISEY JAMES / 10 Clarke St Prahran / Issued 12 Nov 45" -
Ringwood RSL Sub-Branch
Book - World War 2, World War 2, 1989
... Book - World War 2...World War 2...50th Anniversary Commerative Edition World War 2. 400 black... melbourne Book - World War 2 World War 2 50th Anniversary ...50th Anniversary Commerative Edition World War 2. 400 black and white printed pages containing photographs and maps. Author Ivor Matanley.From Belinda, Adam and Kate 2/ 9 / 1990 -
Glen Eira Historical Society
Air Raid Precaution (ARP) in Caulfield
... World War 1939-1945... by Air Raid Precaution during World War 2, Brigadier Cohen... Precaution during World War 2, Brigadier Cohen presenting Ambulance ...Photograph of Ambulance Squad for First Aid Post used by Air Raid Precaution during World War 2, Brigadier Cohen presenting Ambulancecaulfield, air raid precaution, world war 1939-1945, ambulances, cohen, brigadier -
Ballarat Heritage Services
Photograph - Photograph - Black and White, John Hogan Gervasoni and his parents Elizabeth Gervasoni and Gus Gervasoni, c1941
... world war two... his World War 2 departure. ... and was in Darwin for the bombing. gus gervasoni aif world war two chocco ...Gis Gervasono served in Northern Australia and was in Darwin for the bombing.Black and white photograph of Gus Gervasoni in AIF Uniform, and his son and wife. This photograph was taken before his World War 2 departure. gus gervasoni, aif, world war two, chocco, chocolate soldier, conscript, john hogan gervasoni, elizabeth gervasoni, george gervasoni, elizabeth hogan -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Clothing - Machined nurse's apron, c1914
... world war i.... One pocket at side. Buttoned waist. Used during World War One.... Mitcham melbourne nurse apron world war i Machined nurses's apron ...Machined nurses's apron - white cotton with bib. Long skirt. One pocket at side. Buttoned waist. Used during World War One.nurse, apron, world war i -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Book, Wood, F.L.W., M.A, Beaconsfield Gold, 1947
... of Australian history. Covers various subjects up to World War II... for students of Australian history. Covers various subjects up to World ...A 1944 edition of a 1935 book written for students of Australian history. Covers various subjects up to World War II. Some illustrations. Indexed.Stamp - Shelford C.E.G.G.S. Caulfieldhistory, settlement, law -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Photograph, 2002
... World War 1914-1918... the plaque, following the unveiling of the World War 1 memorial... Entrance gippsland Memorials World War 1914-1918 Colour photograph ...Colour photograph group of people on foreshore inspecting the plaque, following the unveiling of the World War 1 memorial sculptures plaque. Lakes Entrance Victoriamemorials, world war 1914-1918 -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Photograph, 2002
... World War 1914-1918... on foreshore following the unveiling of the World War 1 memorial... Entrance gippsland Memorials World War 1914-1918 Colour photograph ...Colour photograph of group of people standing around on foreshore following the unveiling of the World War 1 memorial sculpures plaque. Lakes Entrance Victoriamemorials, world war 1914-1918 -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - ANZAC COLLECTION: OUR LIVERPOOL BOYS
... World war 1...' telling the story of local people who enlisted in World War 1. 2... MILITARY World war 1 our liverpool boys booklet Cumberland Argus ...Book produced by Liverpool Council 'Our Liverpool Boys' telling the story of local people who enlisted in World War 1. 2 copies.Cumberland Argusmilitary, world war 1, our liverpool boys booklet -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - JENNY FOLEY COLLECTION: SUMMERTIME
... . Summertime: Mendil Beach in Darwin during World war 2 in 1942... during World war 2 in 1942. The clip is in a folder. Newspaper ...Bendigo advertiser ''The way we were'' from 2003. Summertime: Mendil Beach in Darwin during World war 2 in 1942. The clip is in a folder.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - JENNY FOLEY COLLECTION: RESTING PLACE
... place: the Darwin cemetery as it was in 1942 during World War 2... as it was in 1942 during World War 2. The clip is in a folder. Newspaper ...Bendigo Advertiser '' The way we were'' from 2003. Resting place: the Darwin cemetery as it was in 1942 during World War 2. The clip is in a folder.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were -
Canterbury History Group
Document - Honour Roll Congregational Church Canterbury, 1/10/2006 12:00:00 AM
... World War 1939-1945...List of names on the World War Two Honour Roll... Uniting Church Balwyn Road Churches Honour Boards World War 1939 ...List of names on the World War Two Honour Roll of the Congregational Church Canterbury , copied by Jenny Fullard, now in the Balwyn Road Uniting Church.canterbury, canterbury congregational church, balwyn road uniting church, balwyn road, churches, honour boards, world war 1939-1945