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Ringwood RSL Sub-Branch
Photographs, Paris Album Artiflique
Black and white photos of Paris c WW1 -
Ringwood RSL Sub-Branch
Uniform - WW1 Return from active service lapel badge
Badge - WW1 Returned from active service -
Ringwood RSL Sub-Branch
Book, Australia at Arms, 1955
History of Australian military forces WW1 and WW2 -
Ringwood RSL Sub-Branch
Souvenir, Cork wine bottle stopper
Believed to have been made during WW1 -
Ringwood RSL Sub-Branch
Equipment - Compass in case, Compass, 1915
WW1 Compass dated 1915 on a short lanyard. -
Ringwood RSL Sub-Branch
Work on paper - Welcome Home certificate
ww1 certificate of appreciation Shire of South BarwinSGT W Robertson dated 14/02/1920. -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Equipment - Leather Pouch, c1915
Pouch used to contain personal equipment and/or tools issued to soldiers during WW1. The history of this pouch is unknown.Brown with green tinge leather pouch with flap secured by metal button/post. Two leather keepers are sewn to the back to allow the pouch to be held on a waist belt.Inside flap has arrow symbol above the number 7 impressed into leatherleather pouch, ww1, personal equipment, tool pouch -
4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment Unit History Room
Photograph, Light Horse at the Sphinx, 1915
A photo copy of a photo is unremarkable. However the identification of the LH officers photographed is useful.A photo-copy of a photo of seven mounted Light Horse men in in front of the SphinxOn back: Egypt during WW1 L to R 1 Lieut Hull, 2, Lieut McAlpine, 3. Major Maygar, 4. Capt Armstrong, 5 Lieut Pollard, 6. Lieut McLeish, 7. Lieut Henry. B Sqn HQ & Tp Ldrs. photo, light horse officers, ww1 -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Postcard - ACC LOCK COLLECTION: BAILLEUL, ROAD TO RAVELSBERG AND NEUVE EGLISE, POSTCARD, 1914-1918
Postcard, WW1, B&W image of the road to Ravelsberg and Neuve Eglise at Bailleul. Ruined building at left of the road winding to the distance. Published by J.M.Hamilton & Coy. Sydney, Australia Copy AZ 6postcard, postcard, ww1, bailleul, ravelsberg, neuve eglise, france -
The 5th/6th Battalion Royal Victoria Regiment Historical Collection
Award - Trophy, March and Attack, 1918
Award issued in the last month of WW1Trophy awarded for best taining battalion October 1918, last month of World War 1Silver, Chalis shaped cup, no handles, ridged stem and ornate engraving.2nd Training Brigade Australian Imperial Force March and Attack Cup Presented by the Officers 9th Training Battalion AIF For Completion by Platoons in Smartness Route Marching Anti-Gas Training and Musketry Fovant 1918 1918 October competion won by 5th TB *Halmarks* 4 pint 53823 Walker and Hall Shefield Englandvictorian scottish regiment, ww1, 5/6 rvr, trophy, 2nd training brigade, 1918 -
Federation University Historical Collection
Postcard - Sepia, Watering Camels at Sheikh Othman, Aden, Yemen
Holmes Family, Ascot. WW1 memorabiliaA photographic postcard showing two camels by a well being watched by a small boy.chatham-holmes family archive, camels, well, aden, ww1, postcard -
Tramways/East Melbourne RSL Sub Branch - RSL Victoria Listing id: 27511
Memorabilia - Sepia Photo, Band of the 5th R.A. Inf.Bde. Passing through Bapaume 19 March 1917
Framed print of a hand coloured sepia photograph. Image shows a Brass Band playing instruments passing active soldiers in WW1. Soldiers shown are wearing many different service uniforms, Background of image shows urban area in ruins after presumed bombing raids. Colarts Sydney is inscribed on the image in left corner. "THE BAND OF THE 5TH AUST. INF. BDE. PASSING THROUGH BAPAUME ON THE 19TH MARCH, 1917" inscribed in white ink on the mat board. bapaume, brass band, ww1, 5th australian infantry brigade -
Chiltern Athenaeum Trust
Book, New Testament Souvenir of Peace WORLD WIDE WAR 1914-1918
1916 New Testament owned by Richard Evans while serving in WW1Richard Evans was born in Chiltern Valley and served in WW1Size 66mm x 100mm, colour khaki fabric, reinforced cover print, front and back cover has black print, parchment coloured pages with red edges. Cover insignia contains laurel wreath with dove of peace above a small bible Inside front cover contains wording - Richard Evans 19.18 (different pen entries) Pte R Evans Nos 69029 16th Reinforcements Victoria Aus Imperial Forces Abroadchiltern valley, chiltern, new testament, ww1, richard evans -
Bendigo Military Museum
Postcard - POSTCARDS, PHOTOGRAPHIC
Common practice in Ww1 to have personal photos of soldiers on units or places as image on front of postcard and kept as souvenirs.1. B & W photo on postcard of Australian soldier posed in front of a wall. Some indecipherable pencil writing on back. 2. B & W photo on postcard of Australian Soldier standing in front of wall. No writing. 3. B & W photo of A.I.F. Band (25 members) with instruments in a field.1. Indecipherable pencil writing in corner of back. Seems to be a name and address. 3. Front labelled Ä.I.F. Band 1st A.G.H. Sutton Veny Wilts".passchendaele barracks trust, postcards, photos, ww1 -
Bendigo Military Museum
Photograph - PHOTOGRAPHS
.1) The Soldier would be WW1 given the Chevrons on his arm. .2) The Soldier appears to be more like WW2.Black and white photographs of two Soldiers in Formal pose. 1. Soldier George Wilson in uniform sitting in a formal pose. Portrait shape. He is wearing 3 chevrons for overseas service on his right arm. 2. Soldier Bob Wilson in uniform in formal pose in chest and head shot and portrait shape and signed on bottom right corner, 1. On the back written,”Uncle George Wilson, Nana Spencers Brother”. 2.On front right corner signed "Sincerely Yours, Bob". On back written "Nana Spencer's brother, Bob Wilson". ww1, photographs, bob wilson, george wilson -
Chiltern Athenaeum Trust
Ammunition Bandolier Belt WW1, Pre 1914
Belonged to Martin Balsarini, a Chiltern Valley resident and an Australian Imperial Forces WW1 soldier with the 4th Lighthorse. He participated in the Charge of the Lighthorse at Beersheba on the 31/10/1917. This belt belonged to Martin Balsarini, WW1 soldier and Chiltern resident. He was with the 4th Lighthorse Brigade when they participated in the Charge at Beersheba on 31/10/1917 and now referred to as the last great cavalry charge. Leather and tin cartridge case ammunition bandolier belt Broad Arrow for Lighthorse ammunition. ammunition bandolier belt, balsarini, ww1, chiltern., martin balsarini, ww1 -
Bendigo Military Museum
Honour Board - ST JUDES CHURCH HONOUR BOARD WW1, St Jude's Anglican Church, 16 Sept 2023
This item is a reproduction of the Honor Roll for WW1 servicemen associated with St Jude's Anglican Church, California Gully.Memorabilia - on paper, in colour, reproduction of an Honor Roll for WW1. Honor Roll - Servicemen associated with a Church. "LEST WE FORGET", printed above a Rising Sun with decorative banner. Three columns of names in gothic script, top half red, lower section black ink. Copy print very pale and hard to read. Mount - white cardboard. Frame - moulded MDF board with gold and black speckle effect paint, with perspex front. cardboard backing.Title to Poster "HONOR ROLL/ St Jude's Sunday School" Years printed 1914, 1915, 1916, 1917, 1918. Handwritten signature - black ink below names "J.H.B. Grilles."framed accessories, honour roll, anglican church, california gully -
RSL Victoria - Anzac House Reference Library and Memorabilia Collection
Letters of John Edward & William James Newnham, John & William Newnham, 1915 to 1919
John Newnham embarked from Melbourne 10/5/1915 and returned on 21/5/1917. William left Melbourne on 25/2/1915 and returned on 3/7/1919. Sister Ada Newnham served with the Australian Army Nursing Service.WW1 letters and cards (approx. 100) sent to family by John Newnham (682 - 24th Battalion, C Company) and William Newnham (430 - 8th Light Horse Regiment, C Squadron) - letters mostly written by William. ww1, letters, 24 battalion, 8 light horse regiment, william james newnham, john edward newnham -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Newspaper Article, Shepparton News - John Gribben, "Connections to organised crime (POW)"
One full page article with 2 colour photos. A story of murder in a POW Camp near Sydney during WW1. One prisoner, an extortionist, was killed by a group of his victims. He is buried at Tatura War Cemetery. Newsprintpow, extortion, murder, ww1, german war cemetery, shepparton news -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Postcard - ACC LOCK COLLECTION: LAGNICOURT POSTCARD, 1914-1918
Postcard, WW1, B&W image of a partially destroyed 3 story brick house at Lagnicourt, France. Near corner blown away exposing intreior. One copy A19 See also another copy 1401.135postcard, postcard, ww1, lagnicourt, france, ruined house -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Postcard - ACC LOCK COLLECTION: THE 'MAD MILE' VILLERS BRETONNEUX POSTCARD, 1914-1918
Postcard, WW1, Sepia image of a road called the "Mad Mile" at Villers Bretonneux. A straight road with defoliated trees on either side. Two vehicles a figures just visible in distance. G16 and GS handwritten in pencil on the reverse.postcard, postcard, ww1, villers bretonneux, france, 'mad mile' -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Postcard - ACC LOCK COLLECTION: VILLERS BRETONNEUX, THE DOLL'S HOUSE OBSERVATION POST, POSTCARD, 1914-1918
Postcard, WW1, B&W image of the 'Doll's House' observation post at Villers Bretonneux. Two damaged buildings are shown beside a road. Presumably the 'Doll's House' is the building at left. Vehicle on road in the distance. Copy A21postcard, ww1, villers bretonneux, france, observation post, doll's house -
Lara RSL Sub Branch
Photograph, Photograph in paper frame, 1917
The picture shows 3 soldiers, 2 sitting on 2 of the captured Ottaman Field guns during the Gaza Battle in WW1On the paper frame written Guns captured by us during the Gaza Battle gaza battle, ww1, guns, ottaman -
Bendigo Military Museum
Badge - BADGE, RETURNED SERVICEMEN
Style of badge worn by returned soldiers and sailors from WW1. Started 1919 to early Ww2 by the organisation, "The Imperial League".Shield shaped badge with small crown on top. White background with blue circle and images of standing soldier and sailor in the middle.Engraved Ïmperial League" Returned sailors and soldiers". On back engraved P9043 to enable tracking of individual.passchendaele barracks trust, ww1, returned service league, badge -
Geelong RSL Sub Branch
RSL Badge - Limited Edition, Late 20th Century
This Badge is a limited edition replica of the first RSL Badge which was worn by soldiers and sailors returning from WW1... The original RSL badges were issued to founding RSL membersThese Badges are original Limited Editions.A gold plated badge in the shape of the first RSL Badge Issue.On the front - Returned Sailors Solders Imperial League Australia 1919 On the Reverse - Made in Australiaww1, rsl badge, limited editions -
Bendigo Military Museum
Badge - BADGE, RED CROSS
Badges relate to Florence Edna Morrell, a Red Cross Nurse in WW1. Refer Cat 3056P. Also refer to Ron Morrell Cat 316, and Beryl Scrimshaw Cat 315.1. Badge of the Red Cross connected with copper chain link to Red and White braid. At top Red and gold pin with small white cross at top. Halfway down the braid is a second metal insignia of Red Cross Nursing. 2. Badge of the Red Cross in metal with name and number engraved on back. Gold copper chain link to Red and White striped material braid. At top decorative Red and gold pin with small white cross at top. 1. Headed "Proficiency in Red Cross First Aid. Medal inscribed with the " British Red Cross Society". On back inscribed "15672 F.E. Morrell 1933" 2. Headed "Proficiency in Red Cross Nursing. Medal inscribed with the " British Red Cross Society". On back inscribed "10325 F.E. Morrell"bages, red cross nurse, ww1 -
Bendigo Military Museum
Souvenir - GIFT BOX, 1914
Princess Mary gift box was intended to be distributed to all members of the British Armed Forces at Christmas 1914, during WW1. It contained various gifts including chocolate, cigarettes and tobacco.Gold colour tin with ornate design on front, with an image of Princess Mary within a circle and laurels. There is a stylised "M" on either side. Along the outside is written "Imperial Brittani cum". On top centre and around the edges is the name of various other allies.Inscribed "Christmas 1914".gift box, ww1, princess mary -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Postcard
Silk postcard from France written by unknown WW1 soldier from Milawa addressed to Mrs G Kittle/Kettle c/- Post Office Milawa. WW1 service records reveal Charles James KETTLE 29741 was born in Milawa and enlisted on 15/4/1916 aged 39 years. He embarked on the 3/10/1916 and served in France prior to being diagnosed with a tumour and whilst being repatriated home died on 10/8/1917 and was buried at sea. Listed place of association was Wangaratta. Embroidered silk postcards were first made in 1900 for the Paris Exposition. The popularity of silk postcards peaked during the First World War 1914 - 1918.They were mostly embroidered by French women in their homes and then sent to the factories for cutting and mounting on cards. Many of the cards were illustrated with patriotic symbols, flags, slogans, or sentimental texts. During the First World War, many Allied officers and soldiers based in France sent silk embroidered postcards to their loved ones back homeRectangle cream cardboard postcard with embossed border containing coloured embroidered stitch work of a basket and in words “forget me not” on silk Handwritten inside - just a souvenir of your beloved France from one of the boys from Milawa addressed to Mrs G Kettle/Kittle Post Office Milawa via Wangaratta Victoria embroidered postcard, ww1, milawa -
Lara RSL Sub Branch
Book, A.R. Mowbray & Co Ltd, The New Guide to Westminster Abbey, August 1916
Brought back to Australia by J. McIntyre from WW1Part of Souvenirs brought back from WW1 by J.McIntyre Light blue cardboard covered book with paperFront Cover 'The New Guide to Westminster Abbey by Br. H.F.Westlake, M.A. Custodian of the Abbey with Illustrations and 6 Plans One Shilling Netwestminster abbey, h.f.westlake, ww1, mowbray & co. ltd, london, j. mcintyre -
Kyneton RSL Sub Branch
plaque, Death plaque
Also referred to as: Dead Man's penny, as this item was given to the family of, or Next of Kin, of the deceased, WW1. The plaque was given with a scroll of service.Round bronze plaque with Britannia and lion depicted on front,He died for freedom and honour. James Honeymanjames honeywell, ww1, death plaque, dead man's penny