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Lara RSL Sub Branch
Honor Board, Staughtonvale SS Honor Roll, 1920
... World War Gold Lettering Blue union Jack... in the First World War Gold Lettering Blue union Jack Staughton Vale ...Staughton Vale State School Honor Roll circa 1920 Staughton Vale is located on the South Eastern side ofn the You Yangs. Staughton Vale High School was opened on the 5th of November 1875 The first head teacher was Thomas Scott. It had a chequered history, operating only part-time for some periods, closing in 1949, but reopening in 1957, and finally closing for good on the 30th of September 1968. The Honor Roll was donated to the Lara RSL when the school closed for the last timeHonor Roll donated to Lara RSL in 1968Staughtonvale SS Honour Roll made of Varnished WoodList of Staughton Vale residents involved in the First World War Gold Lettering Blue union Jackstaughton vale honor roll 1914 1919 state school -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Literary work - Folder, The Internment of Italians in Second World War Australia
... The Internment of Italians in Second World War Australia...The Internment of Italians in Second World War Australia... in Second World War Australia Green back, clear front folder ...Tells the story of the Italian and Australian involvement in WW2 and the Italians internment.Green back, clear front folder containing 15 pages of printed materialThe Internment of Italians in Second World War Australia by R J B Bosworth The University of Western Australiaitalian pow's, italian internees -
Bendigo Military Museum
Badge - BADGE, WW1 WIDOW, Swan & Hudson, Possible 1915 onwards
... Around outside: “WIDOW OF WORLD WAR 1 VETERAN” Centre... OF WORLD WAR 1 VETERAN” Centre: “TRAVEL PASS” Below centre: “9579 ...Round yellow metal badge with transparent protection covering the front.Around outside: “WIDOW OF WORLD WAR 1 VETERAN” Centre: “TRAVEL PASS” Below centre: “9579”badge, travel, widow ww1 -
Lara RSL Sub Branch
Australian Stamp Pack - Australia Remembers, Stamp Pack 4 x 45c, 1995
... rendered to World War 2 prisoners of War... to World War 2 prisoners of War. Jessie Vasey (1897-1966) CBE ...Australia Post 4 x 45c Stamp Pack issued 1995 Contents are a collection of 4 stamps showing people who made a valuable contribution and service. This pack includes : Sir Edward " Weary" Dunlop (1907-1993) AC, CMG, mentioned for Medical Treatment rendered to World War 2 prisoners of War. Jessie Vasey (1897-1966) CBE awarded for founding and service to The War Widows Guild. John "Diver" Derrick (1914-1945) VC, mentioned for his being awarded the Victoria Cross for bravery in New Guinea during World War 2. Rawdon "RON" Middleton (1916-1942) VC mentioned for his service during World War 2 RAAF The Stamp Pack consists of 4 pages : front page Australia Remembers 1945 with picture of V.C.Mostly black and White with Orange and Red. Second page Australia Remembers 1945 with details of stamps light brown back ground Third page 4 stamps with details of personnel light blue background. Last page small advertisements Orange back ground.australia post 4 x 45 cent stamp pack "australia remembers" 1994 -
Ballarat Heritage Services
Photograph - Photograph - Colour, Clare Gervasoni, St Aiden's Anglican Church, Apollo Bay, 2013, 27/01/2013
... World War. St Aiden's was built and opened in 1905, with a local... before the First World War. St Aiden's was built and opened ...Colour photograph of weatherboard church at Apollo Bay. Gothic in style it is typical of the simple timber churches built by less wealthy communities in Victoria, mostly before the First World War. St Aiden's was built and opened in 1905, with a local resident as builder. .St Aidan's is one of only a few buildings in Apollo Bay remaining from before World War I. apollo bay, st aiden's anglican church -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Album, Alexandrie
... world war one... by an Australia soldier on active service, probably in Egypt, during World... and white photographs of Alexandria, Egypt, produced during World... interest as it is a local souvenir of World War One, a set of post ...These post cards of Alexandria, Egypt have been sent by an Australia soldier on active service, probably in Egypt, during World War One. The cards have been sent to Miss May Harvey of Naringal. No information has been found on either the sender of the post cards or the recipient. This album is of considerable interest as it is a local souvenir of World War One, a set of post cards sent to Miss May Harvey who lived in Naringal at the time (about 1916). This is a packet of 24 detachable post cards –black and white photographs of Alexandria, Egypt, produced during World War One. The post cards are intact and have tissue paper protecting each card. The cover is red with gold and black lettering and a black and gold stamped ornamental badge with a circle containing the initials, ‘L. C.’ The post cards have been stapled into the packet. Each post card is labelled in French, as is the title on the front.Front Cover: ‘E. Reed (or Reid)’ ‘Alexandrie, 24 Detachable Phototype Post Cards, Series, N.6’ Back Cover: ‘On Active Service’ ‘Miss May Harvey Naringal P.O. Via Allansford Victoria Australia’ world war one, history of naringal, miss may harvey, warrnambool history -
4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment Unit History Room
Booklet, Instructions for the Australian Ordnance Service Vol 1 Pam No 10 Storage in the Tropics 1966, 1966
... is to make known the knowledge gleaned during and since World War 2... and since World War 2 on the question of storage in the tropics ...A hard covered loose leaf booklet the aim of which is to make known the knowledge gleaned during and since World War 2 on the question of storage in the tropics.7610-66-024-4972ordnance, tropical storage -
Frankston RSL Sub Branch
Collection, J. E. Liebe
... Collection of items relating to Australian Army World War 2... relating to Australian Army World War 2 serviceman James Ellis ...Collection of items relating to Australian Army World War 2 serviceman James Ellis Liebe, service number VX21644. (refer to items 00151.1 to 00151.3) -
Frankston RSL Sub Branch
Golf Bag
... issue Army rifle bag used during the World War 2 era.... parts of the standard issue Army rifle bag used during the World ...A golf bag which has been made using parts of the standard issue Army rifle bag used during the World War 2 era. -
Frankston RSL Sub Branch
Compass
... the World War 1 period. This compass is complete with a leather... personnel during the World War 1 period. This compass is complete ...Type ?? compass, standard issue to Army personnel during the World War 1 period. This compass is complete with a leather pouch. Refer item 00424.1 and 00424.2 -
Frankston RSL Sub Branch
Compass
... the World War 1 period. This compass is complete with a leather... personnel during the World War 1 period. This compass is complete ...Type ?? compass, standard issue to Army personnel during the World War 1 period. This compass is complete with a leather pouch. Refer item 00424 and 00424.2 -
Frankston RSL Sub Branch
Brush, Shaving, H.OLDFIELD & SON, 1941
... personnel during the World War 2 era. It has a pine timber handle... brush issued to Australian personnel during the World War 2 era ...Standard Defence issue shaving brush issued to Australian personnel during the World War 2 era. It has a pine timber handle with black bristles.H. OLDFIELD & SON SYDNEY 1941 D^D stamped on handle -
Frankston RSL Sub Branch
Pouch, Compass
... , standard issue to Army personnel during the World War 1 period... the World War 1 period. Refer item 00424 and 00424.1 ...Leather pouch for carrying the standard military compass, standard issue to Army personnel during the World War 1 period. Refer item 00424 and 00424.1 -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Signing of World War II Peace Treaty
... Signing of World War II Peace Treaty...world war ii...Print of painting of Signing of World War II Peace Treaty... melbourne Photograph Signing of World War II Peace Treaty Print ...Print of painting of Signing of World War II Peace Treaty between Japan and USA includes various military personnel, Clem Scale top left.world war ii, japan, united states of america, military, clem scale -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Headwear - Helmet - AIF, WWI, circa 1916
... world war one... Geoff Gilbert 13th Australian Light Horse during World War 1... Light Horse during World War 1 (1914-1918). Regimental 543 ...Regimental 543 Trooper Geoff Gilbert of Northcote Victoria enlisted in the 13th Light Horse Regiment AIF aged 21. He served at Gallipoli and Egypt before the regiment moved to the Western Front in March 1916 as Corps cavalry. Steel helmets and gas masks became regular equipment as the regiment engaged in all the major actions involving the Australians. Gilbert brought his helmet home after the war as a souvenir.Rare souvenir of headwear worn by an Australian light horseman of World War 1 (1914-18). Steel helmet worn on the Western Front by Lance Corporal Geoff Gilbert 13th Australian Light Horse during World War 1 (1914-1918).helmet, 13th light horse, wwi, world war one, the great war, first world war, gallipoli, australian imperial forces, aif -
Orbost & District Historical Society
folder of documents, Aboriginal Soldiers, April 2015
... in World War 1... the Orbost district known to have served overseas in World War 1 ...These documents were compiled for the WW1 exhibition held in Orbost April 2015.These documents are a useful reference tool.A reed plastic folders containing research articles on five indigenous men from the Orbost district known to have served overseas in World War 1ww1 soldiers-indigenous -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Badge - RSL WWII Ladies, Angus Coote Jewellers, 1940s
... war - world war ii...RSL World War II 'Ladies' badge', enamelled red, blue, gold...' Engraved on back, '4899' plus jeweller's mark war - world war ii ...RSL World War II 'Ladies' badge', enamelled red, blue, gold and white. 'Returned Sailors and Soldiers' League Victoria - War Services Fund'Engraved on back, '4899' plus jeweller's markwar - world war ii, societies clubs unions and other organisations, returned services league, rsl, marjorie williams, george willaims -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Vermont State School No.1022 Honour Board
... World War 1914-1918... to the First World War... pupils who went to the First World War The Vermont State School ...The Vermont State School Honour Board is situated in the original school building, now at Nurlendi Road, VermontColoured photograph of 1914 - 1919 honour board showing the names of Vermont State School No.1022 past pupils who went to the First World Warvermont state school no. 1022, honour boards, world war 1914-1918 -
Ballarat Heritage Services
Image, Australian Expeditionary Force Training Camp at Ballarat, 1915
... world war one...Two photographs showing World War One soldiers training... Camp at Ballarat, 1915 Two photographs showing World War One ...Two photographs showing World War One soldiers training camp at Ballarat, including a number of soldiers standing in front of a tent waiting for a medical examination. ballarat, world war one, ballarat training camp, australian expeditionary force, medical examination, soldiers, tent -
Rutherglen Historical Society
Postcard - Image, c1917
... world war i...Black and white post card photograph of three men in World... of three men in World War 1 military uniform, standing in snow ...According to his military records, William Collier did not make it to France. After enlisting on 3/04/1915 he went to England. It was there that he was diagnosed with "Miner's Complaint" and discharged as medically unfit, returning to Australia on 17/07/1917 on the Aryshire.Black and white post card photograph of three men in World War 1 military uniform, standing in snow. They appear to have been in a snowball fight.On back of card: "Grandpa Collier in middle. I think in France in 1919"william collier, world war i, world war 1, ww1, wwi -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Thomas Richard Burrowes Morton Family Group
... sitting on beach. Man in World War 1 uniform part of group... - Family group sitting on beach. Man in World War 1 uniform part ...On 18th June 1853 the 839 ton ship 'Earl of Charlemont' was wrecked near Barwon Heads. Her 450 passengers and crew struggled ashore without loss of life. Among them were John and Anne Morton, their 3 sons and 5 daughters. Before leaving Ireland, their eldest son George Pickering Morton, had married Anne Eliza Burrowes. Their son, Thomas Richard Burrowes Morton, born in Melbourne on 12 March 1854, was usually known as ' T.R.B.' Aged 26 he married Louisa Mary Esther Morgan. In 1909 Louisa Morton had a cottage built at Points Lonsdale and named it 'Dorrington', surname of her Welsh Grandmother. During previous holidays the family stayed at the 'Terminus'. They travelled by train from Blackburn to Port Melbourne, paddle-steamer to Queenscliff and horse-bus to Point Lonsdale.Black and white copy, No. 10 of set of 27 - Family group sitting on beach. Man in World War 1 uniform part of group. No details given.morton thomas richards burrowes -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Functional object - Fishing Rod, n.d
... Post World War 2 fishing rod, mde from metal armoured tank... object Post World War 2 fishing rod, mde from metal armoured tank ...Post World War 2 fishing rod, mde from metal armoured tank aerial, with wooden handle and fitted with an 'Alvy' brand bakelite reel -
Canterbury History Group
Document - Honour Roll, Balwyn Road Methodist Church Canterbury, c1918
... World War 1914-1918... Canterbury, Methodist Church ( later to become Uniting Church) World... Canterbury Uniting Church Honour Boards World War 1914-1918 List ...List of names on the Honour Roll of the Balwyn Road Canterbury, Methodist Church ( later to become Uniting Church) World War One. copied by Jenny Fullard.canterbury, balwyn road, balwyn road methodist church, canterbury uniting church, honour boards, world war 1914-1918 -
Clunes Museum
Book, HONOUR BOOK CAMPBELLTOWN STATE SCHOOL NO. 1129
... SERVED DURING WORLD WAR 1.... SCHOOL NO. 1129 WHO SERVED DURING WORLD WAR 1. HONOUR BOOK ...RECORDS OF STUDENTS OF CAMPBELLTOWN PRIMARY SCHOOL WHO SERVED IN THE MILITARY DURING WAR TIMESGREEN LEATHER BOUND HONOR BOOK WITH GOLD LETTERING OF FORMER PUPILS OF THE CAMPBELLTOWN STATE SCHOOL NO. 1129 WHO SERVED DURING WORLD WAR 1.non-fictionRECORDS OF STUDENTS OF CAMPBELLTOWN PRIMARY SCHOOL WHO SERVED IN THE MILITARY DURING WAR TIMESlocal history, book, military service, campbelltown primary school -
Bendigo Military Museum
Honour Board - EMU CREEK S.S 228 HONOUR BOARD WW1, Post WW2
... both World Wars. ... both World Wars. Honour Board EMU CREEK S.S 228 HONOUR BOARD ...HONOR Roll Board, timber curved top with carved symbols of wattle & crossed rifles, sides are Doric columns. The roll covers both World Wars. “S.S.228.EMU CREEK, Roll of HONOR, 1914.......1918”civic mementoes - honour boards, military history-service records, emu creek -
Ringwood RSL Sub-Branch
Medal - WW2 Australian Defense Medal Australian Service Medal Australian War Medal RAS badge and 60th Anniversary of the end of World War 2 Medallion
... World War 2 Medallion ... of World War 2 Medallion ... of the end of World War 2 Medallion Medal WW2 Australian Defense ...WW2 Australian Defense Medal Australian Service Medal Australian War Medal RAS badge and 60th Anniversary of the end of World War 2 Medallion G.W.Jensen -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Book, LERHS, Gippsland Murders and Murder Mysteries, 2000
... World War 1939 - 1945... signaller World War 2 Leigh Robinson Yactsman and Miss Isabella... Entrance gippsland World War 1939 - 1945 Settlers Presentation book ...Presentation book containing reminiscences of Pat McDonnell signaller World War 2 Leigh Robinson Yactsman and Miss Isabella McLeod Lakes Entrance Victoriaworld war 1939 - 1945, settlers -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Book, War Service Record 1939-1945 - The Men and Women Who Returned, 1959
... returned from service in World War 2, giving a short resume... of Education Department employees who returned from service in World ...An alphabetical list of Education Department employees who returned from service in World War 2, giving a short resume of their careers; some photographs included.military history, education -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document - Service records, National Archives of Australia, Ernest Victor Rider
... world war 1939 -1945...World War 2 Service records of Ernest Victor Rider who died...1919 - 1943 World War II Service record Rider Ernest Victor ...1919 - 1943World War II Service recordWorld War 2 Service records of Ernest Victor Rider who died of Beri-Beri as a prisoner of war. Service No. VX50250. Cross reference NP4422.rider ernest victor, world war 1939 -1945 -
Clunes Museum
Photograph, CIRCA 1914/18
... ARMY UNIFORM OF WORLD WAR 1, CAP BADGE AND CROSSED FLAG... UNIFORM OF WORLD WAR 1, CAP BADGE AND CROSSED FLAG INSIGNIA ...ORIGINAL SEPIA PHOTOGRAPH OF PTE. ROONEY WEARING AUSTRALIAN ARMY UNIFORM OF WORLD WAR 1, CAP BADGE AND CROSSED FLAG INSIGNIA ON RIGHT SLEEVEPTE. ROONEY, RONNEY BANKlocal history, photography, photographs, military