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Geelong RSL Sub Branch
Medallions & Booklet - National Service Memorial, Monoset Printers, Medallions and Magazine 2010
... at the Australian War Memorial, Canberra.... 'Australian War Memorial, National Service Memorial... that is at the Australian War Memorial, around the medallion 'Dedicated to all... 'Australian War Memorial, National Service Memorial The large ...The Medallions and the Magazine are dedicated to National Service and National Servicemen who served during the period 1951-1972. The Memorial for National Service is located at the Australian War Memorial, Canberra.The items are the original that were raised to acknowledge National Service and National Servicemen, 1951-1972.1 x round Medallion on a wood base in a lined cardboard case 2 x round Medallion in a lined black case 1 x magazine 'Australian War Memorial, National Service MemorialThe large medallion has a carving of the Memorial that is at the Australian War Memorial, around the medallion 'Dedicated to all Australian National Servicemen and in Memory of those who died. Thh two smaller medallions has the tri service logo in the centre and round the outside of the medallion is Anniversary of National Service 1951-1972. The Magazine 20 page history of National Service in Australia and the history of the National Service Memorial Dedicated 8 September 2010.awm, national service, magazine, medallions -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Soldiers’ Memorial World War 1 in Main Street
... Soldiers’ Memorial World War 1 in Main Street...Soldiers’ Memorial World War 1. Two black & white photos...Two black & white photographs of the World War 1 memorial...Photograph Soldiers’ Memorial World War 1 in Main Street ...Soldiers’ Memorial World War 1. Two black & white photos of World War 1. memorial. Granite base with rising sun army emblem 1914 -1919. with a statue of a soldier holding a Banet. The statue is enclosed in a cyclone fence. Houses can be seen in the background. The memorial is situated in the center of Main Street. The memorial is a tribute to all who paid the supreme sacrifice and to all who served. The figure of the soldier was imported from Italy in 1922. The cost of the memorial was 643 pounds. A number of donations were made to the Girls' Remembrance League Soldiers Memorial. Two black & white photographs of the World War 1 memorial. The memorial has a tiered granite base and a soldier on the granite column. Enclosed within a cyclone fence. "4x2 3/4 soldiers memorial" written in pencil.stawell ww1 -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Medal, Roll of Honour - Anniversary of national Service Medal
... Australian War Memorial...Australian War Memorial - W.R. Lawrence (Director... Memorial Australian War Memorial - W.R. Lawrence (Director ...Roll of Honour Memorial information accuracy request Official (copy) letter from Minister For Veterans Affairs notifying issue in 2002 of a Medal for National Servicemen who served between 1951 - 1972 to the family of Pte Douglas Brian PlainAustralian War Memorial - W.R. Lawrence (Director). Minister For Veterans Affairs - Danna Valemedals, pte plain, veterans affairs, australian war memorial -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Postcard, Little Residential, Your Little Piece of Kew, c.2013
... postcards, qpo restaurant, kew post office, kew war... the Kew War Memorial, the QPO Restaurant and the former Kew Court... produced by Little Residential showing the Kew War Memorial ...The Kew Historical Society's postcard collection includes views of Kew, Melbourne and Greater Melbourne as well as those including overseas scenes sent or received from Europe or the Middle East. They date from the 1890s to the 2000s. These postcards may or may not include the name of the publisher or printer. A number of the cards were published as parts of popular series. A way of dating early postcards is to identify whether the reverse was divided by a central line which became the norm after 1902 in the United Kingdom. However, other postcards produced after this date do not always conform to this print layout.Commercial postcard produced by Little Residential showing the Kew War Memorial, the QPO Restaurant and the former Kew Court House.The reverse includes details about the company and its services (see image)postcards, qpo restaurant, kew post office, kew war memorial -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - Post Card, Cowes from Pier Phillip Island, Early 20th Century
... war memorial cowes phillip island... with the Isle of Wight Hotel, War Memorial, people and cars... of the Cowes Pier with the Isle of Wight Hotel, War Memorial, people ...One of a collection of 18 photographs and postcards donated by Jill YeomanBlack & White Postcard taken from the end of the Cowes Pier with the Isle of Wight Hotel, War Memorial, people and cars in the background. "The Pier, Cowes" Series 2261cowes pier phillip island, cowes jetty phillip island, war memorial cowes phillip island, isle of wight hotel cowes phillip island, jill yeoman -
Woodend RSL
World War 1 Memorial Plaque, Royal Arsenal Woolich
... World War 1 Memorial Plaque..., Liverpool, United Kingdom. Over 1.3 Million World War One Memorial...Woodend RSL 32 Anslow Street Woodend World War 1 Memorial ...The WW1 Memorial Plaque - also known as the Death Penny or Dead Mans Penny - was awarded to personnel killed as a result of war. The Plaque was designed by Edward Carter Preston, Liverpool, United Kingdom. Over 1.3 Million World War One Memorial Plaques were issued. Plaques were awarded to the next of kin of those killed in action and were accompanied by a memorial scroll from the King. They came to be known as the "Dead Man’s Penny", because of the similarity in appearance to the much smaller penny coin which itself had a diameter of only 1.215 inches (30.9 mm). This WW1 Memorial plaque was awarded in the memory of 3638 Edward James Thompson. He served as a Private in the 60th Australian Infantry Battalion and was killed in France on 19 July 1916. The Plaque was provided to his mother, Florence Thompson, on 26 September 1922.Circular bronze plaque. Relief and name of soldier KIA on front. No inscription or relief on obverse side.He Died For Freedom and Honour. Edward James Thompson. Relief containing Britannia holding a wreath, an imperial lion and two small dolphins. E.CR.P., appear above the front pawmemorial plaque, world war 1, dead man's penny, edward james thompson, edward carter preston -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Jim Connor, Main Road, Eltham, 14 Jan 2017
... eltham war memorial...Eltham Gateway, Eltham War Memorial Hall, former Children's... Eltham Gateway, Eltham War Memorial Hall, former Children's ...Eltham Gateway, Eltham War Memorial Hall, former Children's Library, the third building of the Eltham War MemorialTomorrow's history documented todayeltham, jim connor collection, main road, eltham gateway, eltham war memorial, war memorial buidings, eltham war memorial hall -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - postcards, Rose Series et al, Early 20th Century
... cowes war memorial...; Isle of Wight Hotel & War Memorial, Cowes Phillip Island; Cowes... Is. Vic." - "Valentine Series No. 2260 Isle of Wight Hotel + War... & War Memorial, Cowes Phillip Island; Cowes from the Jetty; Isle ...One of 15 A3 sheets with copies of postcards printed on them. Shirley Jones Collection.Postcard copies: Isle of Wight Hotel, Cowes Phillip Island; Isle of Wight Hotel & War Memorial, Cowes Phillip Island; Cowes from the Jetty; Isle of Wight Hotel, Cowes Phillip Island; Isle of Wight Hotel and Souvenier Shop; Back Beach Road Cowes Phillip Island; Breaker cascades near The Nobbies; Pyramid Rock with two people on the top."The Rose Series P661 Isle of Wight Hotel Cowes Phllip Is. Vic." - "Valentine Series No. 2260 Isle of Wight Hotel + War Memorial" - "Photo Shop Series Cowes from the Jetty Phillip Island" - "Isle of Wight Hotel Cowes V14" - "Isle of Wight Hotel & Souvenier Shop Cowes Hislop Series 23" - "The Rose Series P662 Road to the Back Beach Cowes Phillip Island Vic" - "Breaker Cascades Teh Nobby Phillip Island 232" - "The Rose Series P663 The Pyramid Cowes Phillip Island Victoria".isle of wight hotel cowes phillip island, cowes war memorial, cowes from the pier, back beach road phillip island, view - breakers near nobbies, pyramid rock, shirley jones collection, thelma astbury -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Book, War Economy 1939-1942
... australian war memorial...-1945 Author: S J Butlin Publisher: Australian War Memorial Date... Publisher: Australian War Memorial Date: 1955 Label on spine cover ...This item is from the ‘Pattison Collection’, a collection of books and records that was originally owned by the Warrnambool Mechanics’ Institute, which was founded in Warrnambool in 1853. By 1886 the Warrnambool Mechanics’ Institute (WMI) had grown to have a Library, Museum and Fine Arts Gallery, with a collection of “… choice productions of art, and valuable specimens in almost every branch and many wonderful national curiosities are now to be seen there, including historic relics of the town and district.” It later included a School of Design. Although it was very well patronised, the lack of financial support led the WMI in 1911 to ask the City Council to take it over. In 1935 Ralph Pattison was appointed as City Librarian to establish and organise the Warrnambool Library as it was then called. When the WMI building was pulled down in 1963 a new civic building was erected on the site and the new Warrnambool Library, on behalf of the City Council, took over all the holdings of the WMI. At this time some of the items were separated and identified as the ‘Pattison Collection’, named after Ralph Pattison. Eventually the components of the WMI were distributed from the Warrnambool Library to various places, including the Art Gallery, Historical Society and Flagstaff Hill. Later some were even distributed to other regional branches of Corangamite Regional Library and passed to and fro. It is difficult now to trace just where all of the items have ended up. The books at Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village generally display stamps and markings from Pattison as well as a variety of other institutions including the Mechanics’ Institute itself. RALPH ERIC PATTISON Ralph Eric Pattison was born in Rockhampton, Queensland, in 1891. He married Maude Swan from Warrnambool in 1920 and they set up home in Warrnambool. In 1935 Pattison accepted a position as City Librarian for the Warrnambool City Council. His huge challenge was to make a functional library within two rooms of the Mechanics’ Institute. He tirelessly cleaned, cleared and sorted a disarrayed collection of old books, jars of preserved specimens and other items reserved for exhibition in the city’s museum. He developed and updated the library with a wide variety of books for all tastes, including reference books for students; a difficult task to fulfil during the years following the Depression. He converted all of the lower area of the building into a library, reference room and reading room for members and the public. The books were sorted and stored using a cataloguing and card index system that he had developed himself. He also prepared the upper floor of the building and established the Art Gallery and later the Museum, a place to exhibit the many old relics that had been stored for years for this purpose. One of the treasures he found was a beautiful ancient clock, which he repaired, restored and enjoyed using in his office during the years of his service there. Ralph Pattison was described as “a meticulous gentleman whose punctuality, floorless courtesy and distinctive neat dress were hallmarks of his character, and ‘his’ clock controlled his daily routine, and his opening and closing of the library’s large heavy doors to the minute.” Pattison took leave during 1942 to 1942 to serve in the Royal Australian Navy, Volunteer Reserve as Lieutenant. A few years later he converted one of the Museum’s rooms into a Children’s Library, stocking it with suitable books for the younger generation. This was an instant success. In the 1950’s he had the honour of being appointed to the Victorian Library Board and received more inspiration from the monthly conferences in Melbourne. He was sadly retired in 1959 after over 23 years of service, due to the fact that he had gone over the working age of council officers. However he continued to take a very keen interest in the continual development of the Library until his death in 1969. WARRNAMBOOL PUBLIC LIBRARY The Warrnambool Mechanics’ Institute (WMI) was formed by a voluntary community group in 1863, within six years of Warrnambool’s beginnings, and its Reading Room opened in 1854. The WMI operated until 1963, at which time it was one of the oldest Mechanics’ Institutes in Victoria. Mechanics’ Institutes offered important services to the public including libraries, reading rooms and places to display and store collections of all sorts such as curiosities and local historical relics. In 1886 a Museum and Fine Arts Gallery were added to the WMI and by the beginning of the 20th century there was also a billiards room and a School of Art. By this time all Mechanics’ Institutes in country Victoria had museums attached. Over the years the Warrnambool Mechanics’ Institute Library was also known as the Warrnambool Public Library the Warrnambool Library and the Free Library. Early funding from the government was for the “Free Library”. The inscription in a book “Science of Man” was for the “Warrnambool Public Library”, donated by Joseph Archibald in 1899. Another inscription in the book “Catalogue of Plants Under Cultivation in the Melbourne Botanic Gardens 1 & 2, 1883” was presented to the “Warrnambool Library” and signed by the author W.R. Guilfoyle. In 1903 the Warrnambool Public Library decided to add a Juvenile Department to library and stock it with hundreds of books suitable for youth. In 1905 the Public Library committee decided to update the collection of books and added 100 new novels plus arrangements for the latest novels to be included as soon as they were available in Victoria. In July 1911 the Warrnambool Council took over the management of the Public Library, Art Gallery, Museum and Mechanics’ Institute and planned to double the size of the then-current building. In 1953, when Mr. R. Pattison was Public Librarian, the Warrnambool Public Library’s senior section 10,000 of the 13,000 books were fiction. The children’s section offered an additional 3,400 books. The library had the equivalent of one book per head of population and served around 33 percent of the reading population. The collection of books was made up of around 60 percent reference and 40 percent fiction. The library was lending 400 books per day. In 1963 the Warrnambool City Council allocated the site of the Mechanics’ Institute building, which included the Public Library, Museum and Art Gallery, for the new Municipal Offices and the Collections were dispersed until 1971. The Warrnambool Library took over the Mechanics’ Institute Library’s holdings on behalf of the Warrnambool City Council. Since the closure of the Warrnambool Mechanics’ Institute the exact location and composition of the original WMI books and items has become unclear. Other materials have been added to the collection, including items from Terang MI, Warrnambool Court House and Customs House. Many of the books have been identified as the Pattison Collection, named after the Librarian who catalogued and numbered the books during his time as Warrnambool Public Librarian in the time before the Mechanics’ Institute closed. It seems that when Warrnambool became part of the Corangamite Regional Library some of the books and materials went to its head office in Colac and then back to Warrnambool where they were stored at the Art Gallery for quite some time. Some then went to the Warrnambool Historical Society, some stayed at the Art Gallery and some were moved to Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village. The various stamps and labels on the books held at Flagstaff Hill show the variety of the collection’s distribution and origin. The books in the collection at Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village date from the 1850’s to the late 1950’s and include rare and valuable volumes. Many of the books are part of the “Pattison Collection” after the Warrnambool’s Public Librarian, Mr. R. Pattison The Pattison Collection, along with other items at Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village, was originally part of the Warrnambool Mechanics' Institute’s collection. The Warrnambool Mechanics’ Institute Collection is primarily significant in its totality, rather than for the individual objects it contains. Its contents are highly representative of the development of Mechanics' Institute libraries across Australia, particularly Victoria. A diversity of publications and themes has been amassed, and these provide clues to our understanding of the nature of and changes in the reading habits of Victorians from the 1850s to the middle of the 20th century. The collection also highlights the Warrnambool community’s commitment to the Mechanics’ Institute, reading, literacy and learning in the regions, and proves that access to knowledge was not impeded by distance. These items help to provide a more complete picture of our community’s ideals and aspirations. The Warrnambool Mechanics Institute book collection has historical and social significance for its strong association with the Mechanics Institute movement and the important role it played in the intellectual, cultural and social development of people throughout the latter part of the nineteenth century and the early twentieth century. The collection of books is a rare example of an early lending library and its significance is enhanced by the survival of an original collection of many volumes. The Warrnambool Mechanics' Institute’s publication collection is of both local and state significance. The Warrnambool Mechanics' Institute Collection is primarily significant in its totality, rather than for the individual objects it contains. Its contents are highly representative of the development of Mechanics' Institute libraries across Australia, particularly Victoria. A diversity of publications and themes has been amassed, and these provide clues to our understanding of the nature of and changes in the reading habits of Victorians from the 1850s to the middle of the 20th century. The collection also highlights the Warrnambool community’s commitment to the Mechanics’ Institute, and to reading, literacy and learning in the regions, and proves that access to knowledge was not impeded by distance. These items help to provide a more complete picture of our community’s ideals and aspirations. As with many Mechanics' Institutes in Australia, the one which operated in Warrnambool was established and overseen for many years by key individuals associated with the development of the city itself. The WMI publication collection is historically significant because of its association with local people, places and the key historical themes in the development of Warrnambool of rural development, industry, farming, education, and community. The collection documents and illustrates the changing interests, focus and tastes of Victorians, especially those in regional cities. Generally the individual items in the collection are not particularly rare, as examples of all probably exist in other public collections in Victoria. It is primarily because there are so very few surviving Mechanics' Institute collections in Victoria, which lends this overall collection its significance. Many items in the WMI Collection have the potential to support further research, both as individual objects and through the collection in its entirety. This material is significant for its ability to assist in the interpretation of the history of the area and adds to the general understanding of the development of the township. Many components of the WMI publication collection complement and reinforce the Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum Collection, the Warrnambool Art Gallery Collection, and that in the Warrnambool Historical Society, and also contribute to a clearer understanding of the original Warrnambool Mechanics' Institute collections. This will greatly enhance the appreciation of the few surviving Mechanics' Institute collections across Victoria, and also in New South Wales. The similarities and differences between the small number of collections that have survived can provide further insights into how the people of Victoria in general, and Warrnambool in particular, constructed a civic culture of adult learning to foster an informed citizenry. The Warrnambool Mechanics' Institute publication collection is of both local and state significance. (This Statement of Significance is quoted from the Significance Assessment : Warrnambool Mechanics’ Institute Book Collection at Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum, February 2009, by Annette Welkamp, Cultural Connections, for Delise Oldfied, FHMV) References Juvenile Department in Warrnambool Public Library In August 1903 The Age newspaper reported in its Warrnambool news section that “With the object of discouraging boys from reading literature of the “penny dreadful” class, the committee of the local public library has decided to open a juvenile department and to stock it with hundreds of suitable books attractive to the youthful mind.” 100 new novels added to Warrnambool Public Library Shelves In November 1905 The Argue newspaper’s Warrnambool news section announced “The committee of the Public Library is bringing the collection of books more up to date. It has recently added 100 new novels to the shelves, and arrangements have been made for a supply of the latest novels immediately they arrive in the state.” Warrnambool Town Council takes over Mechanics’ Institute, Art Gallery, Public Library, Museum – and will double the building’s size In 1912 The Age reported in its Warrnambool news section “Considerable improvements are being effected by the town council in the most picturesque part of Liebig Street. Between the fire brigade station and the mechanics’ institute and art gallery a vacant block of land is being transformed a garden for carpet bedding and flowering plants. The council, which recently took over the control of the art gallery, public library, museum and mechanics’ institute, is doubling the size of the substantial stone building containing these institutions. The new building will contain a supper room for use in conjunction with functions in the town hall, adjoining, and a new reading room.” Mr Pattison, Public Librarian, says Library has a book per head of population In 1953 The Age reported an interview with the Public Librarian, Mr. R. Pattison, who said “Warrnambool has an insatiable thirst for reading. And its reading recipe contains a strong dash of fiction – 73 percent of it. Fiction makes up 10,000 of the 13,000 books in the senior section of the public library. That works out at a book per head of population. Warrnambool today is really book minded. This city has an almost insatiable thirst for knowledge as well as fiction. We’re lending 400 books a day. We supply 33 percent of the reading population of Warrnambool.” The reporter goes on to say “Warrnambool Public Library also has an ultra-modern children’s section of 3,400 books, open to every boy and girl attending school in Warrnambool. Mr Pattison hopes to show travel-talk films and install a radiogram in the children’s section “later on”. But it won’t disturb adult reading next door because the junior section is sound proof. “ Mechanics’ Institutes and Museums Mechanics’ Institutes were important sites for collecting in country Victoria … Warrnambool … all had museums attached to Mechanics’ Institutes before the end of the twentieth century” Warrnambool Mechanics’ Institute Ms Tierney said FHMV holds the collection of the Warrnambool Mechanics’ Institute in three different locations on its site. “The Mechanics’ Institute opened in 1871, was demolished in the 1960s and was one of the oldest in Victoria. “FHMV intends to create a new storage area and bring the collection together in one place which will greatly facilitate access and research. “The collection consists of books and archives dating from the 1850s to 1959s. “Some of the books are rare and valuable but it is unclear as to their relevance to the history of Warrnambool or Victoria,” Ms Tierney said. Warrnambool TAFE History South West TAFE has a long and proud history of providing technical and specialist education, with links back to the formation of the Mechanic’s Institute in 1853. Warrnambool Art Gallery’s History The Warrnambool Art Gallery began in 1886 when retired police officer Joseph Archibald opened its doors in a building behind the mechanics institute in Liebig Street. The Gallery began with an eclectic mix of artworks and museum curios. Before long Archibald mobilised public support and paid for a new gallery annex. Loans and grants allowed the Gallery collection to grow with significant early acquisitions by French, German, and Belgian artists, which were less expensive than British works. Despite its enthusiastic start the economic downturn of the 1890s brought the Collection to a halt. In 1910 the Council took control of the Mechanics Institute and ran the Gallery there until 1963 when the building was allocated for municipal offices. The Collection was dispersed on loan to galleries in Shepparton and Hamilton and not reunited until 1971. In 1986 the Gallery’s Centenary year, a permanent home was built next to the ‘Civic Green’ and named in memory of one its champions Sir Fletcher Jones O.B.E. 2016 Warrnibald Entries Joseph Archibald established the Warrnambool Museum and Art Gallery in 1886 while his son Jules Francois Archibald founded the Archibald Prize through his bequest of 1919. His aim was to foster portraiture, as well as support artists, and perpetuate the memory of great Australians. War Economy 1939-194 Australia in the War of 1939-1945 Author: S J Butlin Publisher: Australian War Memorial Date: 1955Label on spine cover with typed text PAT 994.04 AUS Front pastedown endpaper has sticker from Warrnambool Public Library Front loose endpaper has a sticker from Corangamite Regional Library Servicewarrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, shipwrecked-artefact, book, warrnambool mechanics’ institute, pattison collection, warrnambool library, ralph eric pattison, warrnambool city librarian, mechanics’ institute library, victorian library board, warrnambool books and records, warrnambool children’s library, war economy 1939-194, australia in the war of 1939-1945, s j butlin, australian war memorial -
4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment Unit History Room
Magazine article, 2011
... is a request for donations for the Boer War memorial in Canberra... is a request for donations for the Boer War memorial in Canberra ...A page from the 2011 edition of "Ironsides" The first part is a request for donations for the Boer War memorial in Canberra, and the second is a brief on the Australian involvement in that warboer war, memorial -
Greensborough Historical Society
Book, The Tower of Remembrance and War Memorial Park on Garden Hill at Kangaroo Ground, Victoria, 1919o
... The Tower of Remembrance and War Memorial Park on Garden... and War Memorial Park on Garden Hill at Kangaroo Ground, Victoria ...Outlines the history of the Kangaroo Ground Tower of Remembrance from 1918 and the process undertaken by Nillumbik Council's Advisory Committee to refurbish the Tower. The Tower of Remembrance is a local landmark in Kangaroo Ground which had fallen into disrepair. This book documents the restoration of the Tower and Park c1997-2002Soft clear plastic front cover, red back cover. 107 pages, black and white illus. tower of remembrance, war memorials, kangaroo ground, nillumbik council, eltham district historical society -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Book, BOX, Andrew, Forgotten names : the Phillip Island war memorial, 1991
... Forgotten names : the Phillip Island war memorial... Island war memorial Stamped 'Phillip Island & District Historical ...Stamped 'Phillip Island & District Historical Society'. Donor: G. Walker 5.8.1992war memorials, victoria, cowes, soldier's monuments, history -
Greensborough Historical Society
Pamphlet, Trustees of the Shrine of Remembrance, The Shrine of Remembrance: Victoria's National War Memorial, 1980c
... The Shrine of Remembrance: Victoria's National War Memorial.... of Remembrance: Victoria's National War Memorial. 4 p. pamphlet, text ...The Shrine of Remembrance was built between July 1928 and November 1934 on St Kilda Road Melbourne, in memory of those who served and those who died in the World War of 1914-1918. It now also commemorates those who served in subsequent conflicts.4 p. pamphlet, text and colour photographshrine of remembrance melbourne, world war 1, war memorials -
Federation University Historical Collection
Memorabilia - Object, Ballarat School of Mines Boer War Memorial for Alfred Gresham Johnston, c1901
... Ballarat School of Mines Boer War Memorial for Alfred... Memorabilia Ballarat School of Mines Boer War Memorial for Alfred ...Former SMB mining student Alfred Johnston was the son of Charles Johnston of Cork, Ireland, and Elizabeth Jameson, the family owning a large furniture store in Fitzroy. Alfred joined the Fifth Victorian (Mounted Riffles) contingent at the Melbourne suburb of Hawthorn. The October 1901 Ballarat School of Mines (SMB) Students Magazine reported 'Alf. Johnston's gone. The news came as a shock to all of us at the school. He who was with us a few short months ago, in all strength of sturdy manhood, has met a soldier's death in South Africa, and we sincerely mourn his loss…. His heart was in the school, and he did his best to further its interests … His last act on leaving Australian shores was to send a telegram from Albany to Prof. Mica Smith, to whom he was warmly attached, wishing the School and all connected with it "Good-bye". In his short, all to short, life of 29 years, he had more adventure than falls the lot of most men, and possibly the spirit of adventure, and also, of duty, prompted him to throw in his lot with the "colors," and leave for the front. The news of his death comes to us with added weight of sadness when we remember that he was one of the organisers of the School entertainment last year to help swell the fund for the erection of a statue to fallen Victorian soldiers.' The SMB Annual Report of 1901 recognised the loss of one of their students: 'Mr Johnston was, until the date of his leaving for active military service in South Africa, one of our students. While here besides being regarded as a general favourite for his urbanity and manliness, he was noted as a faithful, diligent, and most successful student. The news of Lieutenant Johnston's death cast quite a gloom over the school and it was early decided that in addition to a letter of condolence sent to his parents a bronze tablet, suitably inscribed, be erected to his memory in some prominent part of the school. On the 4th November last the ceremony of unveiling the memorial tablet was performed by Professor A. Mica Smith in the presence of several members of the late Lieutenant A.G. Johnston's family, the President and Members of Council, the Staff and Students of the School, and a number of prominent citizens.Brass shield used to commemorate the death of former Ballarat School of Mines graduate Alfred G. Johnston who died during the Boer War. In memory of Alfred G. Johnston Lieut. Fifth Regt V.M.R., and student of this school who fell at Rhenoster Kop, South Africa May 7th 1901 aged 29 years. An esteemed student and a gallant soldier.boer war, victorian mounted rifles, alfred johnston, memorial, rhenoster kop, south africa, south african war -
Lara RSL Sub Branch
Book, Stand Easy - After the Defeat of Japan 1945 Published for The Australian Military Forces by Australian War Memorial, 1945
... The Australian Military Forces by Australian War Memorial.... Military Forces by Australian War Memorial. Green hardcover ...A collection of personal stories which extended from the collection of Khaki and Green. The service numbers have been used to identify those who have contributed to the content.Personal recounts and reminiscing of service by Army service personnel, after the Japanese surrender. The title 'Stand Easy' meaning that whilst there was a surrender the Army's task still continued. Contributors to this publication can be identified by their service number.Green hardcover with light green text and picture of soldier. The spine also has light green text of title. The inside front and back covers have green art geometric patterns. Illustrations, photographs, cartoons, blamey, nerve war, medical evacuation, 2nd australian corps, surrender of japan, bougainville, borneo, 5th australian division, 6th australian division, 7th australian division, 9th australian division, tarakan -
4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment Unit History Room
Publication, The National War Memorial of Victoria. An Interpretative Appreciation of The Shrine of Remembrance, 1939 (Fourth edition()
... The National War Memorial of Victoria. An Interpretative... The National War Memorial of Victoria. An Interpretative Appreciation ...44 page soft covered bookshrine, war memorials -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Mellor Monuments, Concongella War Memorial with names of first World War Soldiers, September 2022
... Concongella War Memorial with names of first World War... grampians Photograph Concongella War Memorial with names of first ...Soldiers from local area killed in World War 1 Colour Photgraphs donated -1 Before restoration -2 After restorationPhotographs of WW1 Memorial with soldier's names printed on B/W PhotoErected by the residents of Concongellaww1, war -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Mellor Monuments, Concongella War Memorial with names of first World War Soldiers, September 2022
... Concongella War Memorial with names of first World War... grampians Photograph Concongella War Memorial with names of first ...Soldiers from local area killed in World War 1 Colour Photgraphs donated -1 Before restoration -2 After restorationPhotographs of WW1 Memorial with soldier's names printed on B/W PhotoErected by the residents of Concongellaww1, war -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Mellor Monuments, Concongella War Memorial with names of first World War Soldiers, September 2022
... Concongella War Memorial with names of first World War... grampians Photograph Concongella War Memorial with names of first ...Soldiers from local area killed in World War 1 Colour Photgraphs donated -1 Before restoration -2 After restorationPhotographs of WW1 Memorial with soldier's names printed on B/W PhotoErected by the residents of Concongellaww1, war -
St Kilda Historical Society
Photograph, Boer War Memorial, c. 1991?
... Boer War Memorial ... Carlisle Street St Kilda melbourne Photograph Boer War Memorial ...List of names from C to Wcolour photograph unmountedTroopers: J C Cowden, J P Deegan, W J Eddington, J Gardiner, J A Madden, W Henderson, L Hutchinson, W Leishman, H V Mays, M R Morris, C A Mullen, G Mullen, L L Mullen, F L Newell, T J F Putt, S Parrott, R Pomeroy, J C Ross, F Raleigh, G Smith, S Smith, P SInclair, C G Stewart, J M Thomas, S Tompsitt, G M Wells, H T Wells, D H Willan -
St Kilda Historical Society
Postcard, Boer War Memorial, Alfred Square, Esplanade East, c. 1890
... Boer War Memorial, Alfred Square, Esplanade East... Carlisle Street St Kilda melbourne Postcard Boer War Memorial ...black and white photograph, unmounted copy, good conditionMelbourne -Suburbs St Kilda Alfred Square and Soldiers Memorial from the Esplanade. St Kilda by the Sea Annual Season 1915/16 p.107 F600:65 c1890 -
St Kilda Historical Society
Photograph, Boer War Memorial
... Boer War Memorial,... Carlisle Street St Kilda melbourne Photograph Boer War Memorial ...colour photograph, unmountedphotograph of memorial clearly depicting names of soldiers -
St Kilda Historical Society
Photograph, Boer War Memorial
... Boer War Memorial,... Carlisle Street St Kilda melbourne Photograph Boer War Memorial ...colour photograph, unmountedphotograph of memorial clearly depicting names of soldiers -
St Kilda Historical Society
Photograph, Boer War Memorial, c. 1991
... Boer War Memorial,... Carlisle Street St Kilda melbourne Photograph Boer War Memorial ...colour photograph, unmountedAlfred Square, showing memorial -
St Kilda Historical Society
Photograph, The War Memorial, St Kilda
... The War Memorial, St Kilda... Carlisle Street St Kilda melbourne Photograph The War Memorial, St ...Rose Series PostcardCatani Gardens, Queens Mansions, black and white postcard, unmounted, good conditionThe Rose Series P.10856, Post Card, A Real Photograph, Produced in Australia -
St Kilda Historical Society
Photograph, St Kilda War Memorial 1939-45, c. 1991
... St Kilda War Memorial 1939-45... Carlisle Street St Kilda melbourne Photograph St Kilda War Memorial ...Corner of Fitzroy St and Lower Esplanade, St Kildacolour photograph, unmounted, good conditionThe Path of Duty Be the Way to Glory. To Commemorate Those Men and Women Who Served Their Country & Paid the Supreme Sacrifice During 1939-45 War' -
St Kilda Historical Society
Photograph, Second World War Memorial, c. 1991
... Second World War Memorial... Memorial colour photograph, unmounted, good condition The Great War ...Corner of Fitzroy St and Lower Esplanade, St Kildacolour photograph, unmounted, good conditionThe Great War 1914-1915. Erected by the Citizens of St Kilda in Honour of All From This City Who Served, and In Grateful Rememberance of Those Who Gave Their Lives For King and Empire'. Corner of Fitzroy and Lower Esplanade St Kilda. The Plaque reads "To Commemorate Those Men and Women Who Served Their Country and Paid the Supremem Sacrifice During the 1939-45 War" -
City of Ballarat
Artwork, other - Public Artwork, Korea Malaya Borneo Vietnam War Memorial, 2000
... Korea Malaya Borneo Vietnam War Memorial ... Borneo Vietnam War Memorial Lest We Forget is a contemporary ...Lest We Forget is a contemporary and crisp treatment, marking the sacrifices of Australian forces involved in the conflicts of South East Asia, including the Korean War 1950-53, the Malayan Emergency 1950-60, the Borneo Uprising 1962-64 and the Vietnam War 1962-72. A plaque was added in 2006 by the Victorian Vietnam Veterans Community in commemoration of the 40th anniversary of the Battle of Long Tan. The memorial is of historic significance to the people of BallaratLest We Forget is a contemporary and crisp treatment, marking the sacrifices of Australian forces involved in the conflicts of South East Asia, including the Korean War 1950-53, the Malayan Emergency 1950-60, the Borneo Uprising 1962-64 and the Vietnam War 1962-72. A plaque was added in 2006 by the Victorian Vietnam Veterans Community in commemoration of the 40th anniversary of the Battle of Long Tan. Lest We Forget/ Korea/ Malaya/ Borneo/ Vietnamkorean war, malayan emergency, borneo uprising, vietnam war, battle of long tan, war history, ballarat -
Tramways/East Melbourne RSL Sub Branch - RSL Victoria Listing id: 27511
Book, GAVIN FRY & ANNE GRAY et al, MASTER PIECES OF THE AUSTRALIAN WAR MEMORIAL - Art, 1982
... MASTER PIECES OF THE AUSTRALIAN WAR MEMORIAL - Art... PIECES OF THE AUSTRALIAN WAR MEMORIAL - Art 704.9'49994'007409947 ...704.9'49994'007409947, historical, isbn: 0 7270 1714 4 -
Tramways/East Melbourne RSL Sub Branch - RSL Victoria Listing id: 27511
Booklet, SCANCOLOUR, AUSTRALIAN WAR MEMORIAL, 1980
... AUSTRALIAN WAR MEMORIAL... AUSTRALIAN WAR MEMORIAL ISBN: 0 9081 44 96 2 SCANCOLOUR ...isbn: 0 9081 44 96 2