Postcard, WW1, sepia photo of bombed out buildings, only rubble remains. Shrubs and trees at the side. Location not knownpostcard, postcard, ww1, france ruins

Postcard, WW1, Sepia photo of the aftermath of a battle ground. Craters and burnt out trees. Handwritten in pencil on back 'Pozieres'postcard, postcard, ww1, battleground

Postcard, WW1, sepia photo of a ruined church - location not known. Written on the back in pencil G19. Also stamped B148postcard, postcard, ww1, france, church ruins

Postcard, WW1, B&W image of a damaged unidentified building at Lilles. 'Nach der Beschiessung' translates as 'after the bombing'postcard, ww1, france, lille, ruins

Postcard, WW1, Sepia image of the ruins of a church in a French village after a German offensive. The name of the village cannot be deciphered.postcard, postcard, ww1, france, village church ruins, german offensive.

Postcard, WW1, B&W indistinct image of a burst of black shrapnell over Villers Bretonneux. Copy G 11postcard, postcard, ww1, france, shrapnell, villers bretonneux

Thought to have been donated with Dog Tag, Discharge Paper and other items to H. R. Macoboy, AASC.3 black and white postcard size photos of Australian soldiers taken overseas in WW1. H. R. Macoboy AASC.

Origial WW1 German, Modal 1898/05 Bayonet, found on Poziers Battle field in 2016. From Poziers Associationweapon, ww1, army

Each soldier had one of these forms filled out on Discharge from the army. WW1 Australian Imperial Expeditionary Force Certificate of Discharge No 5998 Christopher Clark 59th Battalion Born in StawellChristopher was a WW1 Serviceman from Stawell WW1 Australian Imperial Expeditionary Force Certificate of Discharge of Soldier No 5998 Christopher Clark Australian Imperial Expeditionary Force WW1,59th Battalion Christopher Clark was born in Stawell on 25th December 1892 and was brought up on the family farm in Callawdda and worked in the district and then in Queensland where he obtained an engine drivers licence and drove the sugar trains then worked on the steam boiler engines in the sugar mills. When the First World War started he came back to Stawell and enlisted in the army on 11/4/1916. He was sent to France in the 59th Battalion. He was in the army 1175 days, serving 1029 days abroad. During his service he was promoted to Lance Corporal. Details from his daughter Ruth Clark of Ararat December 2017.Form is filled out for soldier Christopher Clarkww1, serviceman, soldiers, military, stawell

AYESHIRE was part of the second Convoy of Australian and New Zealand Troops December 1914. 7,763 gross tons. 140.2 x 17.9 metres. Cargo steamship (refrigerated) built by Hawthorn Leslie, Hebburn for Elderslie SS Company Ltd, Glasgow 1902. Twin screw, triple expansion engine making 13 knots, 1910 owned by the Scottish Shire Line Ltd, London and registered at Glasgow.Wooden framed sepia photograph of Servicemen aboard ship being farewelled by family and friends.The vessel pictured is the HMAT Ayrshire. She saw service during WW1 between1914 and 1918. Inscribed "Ayrshire" 3-7-16.

Small booklet produced by the Australian Branch of the Red Cross Society, Headquarters and Central Depot, with guidelines for making donations of goods such as clothing, linen, blankets, bandages, books and food items to the Australian War effort and instructions for knitting woollen items of clothing intended for defence personnel on active service. The booklet is not dated however it is from the WW1 era and has twenty pages.The booklet front page has the following text: "RED CROSS SOCIETY", "AUSTRALIAN BRANCH", "Headquarters and Central Depot" and a note printed in red "When forwarding parcels, send by post complete duplicate list with number of each article to Officer-in-Charge." The Red Cross symbol is featured in the form of a red +.

These books are 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 WW!. 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, medals 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.Three books used by Edward Vincent Lawless during his service in WW1. 1846.5 has a black cover and contains hand-written notes and diagrams in an exercise book. 1846.6 has a purple cover and contains hand-written notes on bombing. 1846.7 is a small book with a black cover and a ribbon for tying closed. It contains signalling notes1846.5 Edward Lawless 1846.6 E.V. Lawless 1846.7 Ted Lawless A Group Signalling 6th Battalion 22/6 Lark Hill School No 5 Camp No 5 Camp B Coylawless-family ww1 books signalling

Photograph - black and white photograph on paper of 6 soldiers in a WW1 trench. Board mounted paper photograph on timber with satin finish.photograph, mounted item, ww1

Bronze Memorial plaque and Memorial Scroll issued to families whose relative was killed in action during word war 1. The history of the dead man's penny began in 1916 with the realisation by the British Government hat some form of an official token of gratitude should be given to the fallen service men and women's bereaved next of kin. Production of the plaques and scrolls, which was supposed to be financed by the German reparation money began in 1919 with approximately 1,150,00 issued. There were some relatives who returned the pennies to the Australian Government in protest as b they felt it was insulting and it did not replace their loved one's life.Killed in Action William Edward Ernest Bond joined the 58th Bn on the 24th November 1915 as a labourer from Geelong. As a private (4296), he was sent to France and the Western Front. He initially went missing in action in the Fleurbaix area on 19th of July 1917. It took a court of Inquiry in the field in September,1917 to determine he was killed in action, although his body was never recovered. He died aged 18. His name can be found on Panel 14, VC Corner Australian Cemetery and Memorial, Fromelles, Lille, Nord Pas de Calais, FranceMemorial Bronze Plaque and Scroll. The Memorial Plaque was also known as the WW1 'Death Penny' in memory of William Edward Ernest BONDBrass Plaque " He died for Freedom and Honour William Edward Ernest Bond" Scroll Commemoration to Pte Edward Ernest Bond 58th Bn AIFbrass memorial plaque and scroll dead man's penny bond william lara geelong killed in action world war one kia

Early Aviation, RFC France WW1, RAF 20-30's, old sea planes, Battle of Britain,. Graf Spreephoto

Photograph: WW1 male soldier seated, wearing army uniform, gaiters, spurs, sergeant stripes. Written on front ' Mina Moors'Mina Moors, auditorium building, Collins Street, Melbourneorganization, military, male portrait, ww1, soldier, sergeant

Postcard, WW1, sepia image of the ruins of a Church. Location unidentified. Desolate landscape. Written on the back in pencil "G41" and stamped "B148".postcard, postcard, ww1, church ruins

Postcard, WW1, sepia image of a bombed building that was once a church or cathedral. Location not known. G36 and GS written in pencil on the back.postcard, postcard, ww1, france, church, ruins

Postcard, WW1, B&W image of damaged buildings facing the Rue de Lille at Bailleul, after the first German bombardment.postcard, postcard, ww1, france, bailleul, ruins, rue de lille

Postcard, WW1, B&W image of a mine crater at Boiselle near the Pozieres Road. Timbers and a figure in front of a tunnel openingpostcard, postcard, ww1, france, la boiselle, mine crater, pozieres

Postcard, WW1, B&W image of building ruins surrounded by defoliated trees on top of Mont St. Quentin. Copy A29postcard, postcard, ww1, mont st quentin, france, ruins

Charles Joseph Clarke (1890 - 1920), is the son of Robert and Helen (nee Ross) Lundy-Clarke is the brother of Agnes Clarke, James Ross Clarke and John Lundy-Clarke.Black and white studio portrait of man in WW1 army uniform. Reverse of photograph has handwritten description by John Lundy-Clarke.Charles Joseph Clarke. Son of Robert Lundy-Clarke and helen nee Ross. Married Stella Kay 1913. Father of Jock Andrew Charles Edward Stellacharles clarke, robert lundy-clarke, helen lundy-clarke, helen ross, agnes clarke, james clarke, john lundy -clarke, stella kay

World War 1 1917 embroidered postcard from nephew of Jim Purcell to his aunt and uncle.Embroidered post card from 1917 WW1 'Home Sweet Home'. Additional small Christmas card included in an inside pocket.To Mr John Purcell / Clearview / Birregurra / Victoria / Australia All well from your ever loving nep (sic) (nephew) Christmas card reads A Merry Xmas to all Jim postcard, world war 1, birregurra

Carved by chainsaw artist John Brady.Colour photograph showing WW1 Memorial cypress trees between Eastern Wharf precinct and Footbridge, on Esplanade, Lakes Entrance, Victoria.memorials, trees, ww 1

Colour photograph brick wall with plaque explaining establishment of forecourt at Lakes Entrance WW1 Memorial on Esplanade. Lakes Entrance Victoriaworld war 1914-1918, memorials

ROBERT HOULISTON BARON No 3596 enlisted in the AIF in 10th reinforcements 57th Batt on 2.8.1917 age 18 years 5 months. Embarked for England 28.2.1918, promoted Acting L/Cpl 3.9.1918, embark for France 25.1.1919 and attached to Divisional HQ, embark for England 6.6.1919, discharged from the AIF 25.9.1919.Heavy timber frame, gold inset, white mount & glass front. Black & white rectangular portrait photo of WW1 Soldier."3596 ROBERT HOULISTON BARON" photography-photographs, military history - army, cooper collection

AIF WWI record of Bombadier William George Hogg, who served in WW1. Hogg wrote a diary of his war experiences.AIF WWI record of Bombadier William George Hogg, who served in WW1. Hogg also wrote a diary of his war experiences.hogg, william george, world war i, 1914-18

A book about the fighting around the French village of Pozieres in 1916. Many of the early legatees fought on the Western Front and some, including founder Stan Savige, fought at Pozieres. There is a photo in the book of Brigadier-General Gellibrand and his staff, including Savige, eating breakfast in a shell hole. Back in Australia after the war Gellibrand inspired Savige to found a club like the Remembrance Club he had founded in Hobart. Thus Savige founded Legacy. Speeches by Legatees Kemsley and Armstrong in later years showed they had also fought in the Pozieres area. Some research has shown: The fighting around Pozières was part of the brave actions of the Australians during the battle of the Somme from July 1916. Between 23 July and 5 August 1916, the Australian 1st and 2nd Divisions captured Pozières village and Pozières heights, a ridge 500 metres east of the village. The 4th Division then continued the attack north along the ridge, the Australians in ten days of continuous action reached Mouquet Farm. The farm resisted capture until 26 September 1916. In less than seven weeks in the fighting at Pozières and Mouquet Farm three Australian divisions suffered 23,000 casualties. Of these, 6,800 men were killed or died of wounds. It was a loss comparable with the casualties sustained by the Australians over eight months at Gallipoli in 1915.A book about a battle that was important to the early legatees.Hardcover book x 318 pages about the Somme battles of World War One.Handwritten 'Melbourne Legacy Library WW1 in black ink on the fly leaf. Also a sticker saying property of Rob Allison on title page.somme, pozieres, battles, aif