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Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Album, Alexandrie
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 -
Montmorency/Eltham RSL Sub Branch
Binoculars Case, Leather, 1917
World war 1 eraWorld war 1 eraWorld War 1 stitched brown leather field binoculars case with lid. The case has two belt loops attached to the rear with light brown coloured stitching and copper rivets. The case has a long thin leather and small steel buckle adjustable shoulder strap. The shoulder strap is attached to the case by short leather straps, stitched and riveted to the sides and bottom of the case. The lid pivots open to the rear, attached to the case by a leather strap which is stitched and riveted to the case and lid. The lid is secured closed by a short leather strap and brass buckle. The top of the lid has a thin leather carrying handle attached by rivets. The top of the lid has the maker's name and case pattern stamped on the top. Stamped on the lower front is the broad arrow mark.1917 G. Battle & Co H X The top of the lid has the numbers 709 and 49867 written in pencil. The lower front of the case has the broad arrow pattern.binoculars, case, leather, world war 1, military -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Book, The Modern World Encyclopaedia Vol 2
The Modern World Encyclopaedia Vol 2 Publisher: Modern World Press flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, the modern world encyclopaedia vol 2, book -
Frankston RSL Sub Branch
Service Ribbons
WW1 and WW2 service ribbons, service ribbons from both world wars -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Book - Document, WWII Diary Thomas H Fagan
Thomas H Fagan of Walbundrie NSW served in 105 General Transport Company during WWII. Following service in Syria and Egypt the unit sailed for home but was diverted to Java, Dutch East Indies where they became part of Blackforce. The Japanese following up their success in Singapore overran Jave and Blackforce went into captivity. Fagan spent a short time at Changi then nearly three years on the Burma Railway. He lost a leg to tropical ulcers but survived the war return to Australia at the end of hostilities.A document worthy of preservation and public access.World War diary typed by the diarist from notes kept at great risk throughout his imprisonment by the Japanese 1942-1945. Transcribed 2018 by Albury historian Jan Hunter and published by Albury & District Historical Society as Booklet No 31 in limited hard copy for district Libraries and Schools.diary, prisoner of war, burma, railway, changi -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Print - Reproduction, William Holman Hunt (1827–1910), The Light of the World, unknown
The Light of the World (1851–1854) is an allegorical painting by the English Pre-Raphaelite artist William Holman Hunt (1827–1910) representing the figure of Jesus preparing to knock on an overgrown and long-unopened door, illustrating Revelation 3:20: "Behold, I stand at the door and knock; if any man hear My voice, and open the door, I will come in to him, and will sup with him, and he with Me".Pre-RaphaeliteFramed colour reproduction of the Light of the World.jesus, william holman hunt (1827-1910), pre-raphaelite, allegory, reverend alfred gurney goldsmith -
Montmorency/Eltham RSL Sub Branch
Map - Framed 1915 Anzac Cove Map, Gallipoli, 1915.ANZAC Cove Map, 1915
A framed map depicting trench lines and the battlefields of the Gallipoli Campaign, 1915, made by the Survey Department Egypt. Depth soundings of landing areas off Anzac Cove.Gallipoli - Anzac Cove World War One Map - 1915world war one, anzac, gallipoli, 1915, anzac cove, map, dardenelles, trench lines, depth soundings, landing areas -
Montmorency/Eltham RSL Sub Branch
Map - Framed 1915 Map of Krithia, Gallipoli, 1915 Map of Krithia, Gallipolli, 1915
A framed topographical map of The Dardenelles produced from captured Turkish maps by the Egyptian Survey Department. The main feature is the Krithia battlefield area in 1915.Krithia Peninsula (The Dardenelles) World War One - 1915 Mapworld war one, 1915, egypt, map, dardenelles, krithia, survey department, turkey, battlefields -
Bendigo Military Museum
Poster - POSTER, ANZAC DAY, Australian Government, Department of Veterans' Affairs, Office of Australian War Graves
Poster - paper, with white print, foreground full length black and white portrait photograph of an indigenous soldier. Background muted red to brown colours. Frame - top and bottom, timber slats adhered to the poster paper with top hanging string.Lettering on Poster. "Commemorating Indigenous Service in the First World War".framed accessories, poster, anzac day -
Bendigo Military Museum
Award - MEDALS & PHOTOGRAPH WW2, Post WW2
Maxwell Barry Cowden VX19297 enlisted in the 2/nd AIF on 30.5.1940 age 18 years (put his age up to 21) in 2/2 Pioneer Battalion AIF, embarked for the Middle East 8.4.1941, promoted L/Cpl 25.6.1941, promoted Cpl 29.10.1941, took part in the Syrian Campaign. On 31.1.1942 the unit embarked for Australian but were diverted to Java to defend it, disembarked 18.2.1942. Java surrendered and they were taken POW, reported MIA on 30.4.1942 then after as POW. As a POW he worked on the Burma Railway. In December 1944 they were on the Hell Ship AWA Maru and sailed for Japan to work in the Coal Mines arriving mid Jan 1945. He was repatriated back to Australia on the HMS Formidable, discharged on 28.11.1945 with the rank of Cpl. Refer also Cat No 7077.Brown wood frame with gold edge, contains a photo and medals on a green background re a WW2 soldier/POW. The medals are a mixture of official and unofficial not in the correct order. Medals top. 1. Miniature Dutch medal 1942 - 45 official. 2. Prisoner of war medal, commemorative unofficial. Centre row. 1.Dutch medal 1942 - 45 official. 2. Africa star, official. 3. 1939 - 45 Star, official. 4. Pacific Star, official. 5. Front line service medal, unofficial. Bottom. 1. Defence medal, official. 2.Australian Service medal 1939 - 45, official. 3. For Combatant duties in active service, unofficial. 4. Foreign service medal, unofficial. 5. British war medal 1939 - 45, official."Max Cowden VX19297 2/2 Pioneer Battalion AIF"award, medals, photo, pow, 2/2 -
Clunes Museum
Medal - GOLD WAR MEDAL, W McM, 1919?
ANGEL ON FRONT WITH WINGS OUTSTRETCHED, PALM BRANCH? IN HAND. AT FOOT "W McM" ON BACK, "THE GREAT WAR FOR CIVILISATION 1914-1919" ON RIM, 2-LIEUT M A WILLIAMSON AIFTHE GREAT WAR FOR CIVILISATION 1914-1919 RIM 2-LIEUT M A WILLIAMSON AIF WMcM STAMPED AT ANGELS FOOTlocal history, numismatics medals military, military medals -
Ballarat Heritage Services
Photograph - Photograph - Colour, Clare Gervasoni, Lakes Entrance and District Honour Board, 27/08/2017
This honor board was made by Robert Prenzel (1866–1941) who was born and trained in Prussia, and migrated to Australia arriving in Melbourne on 24th November on the steamer Habsburg. In Melbourne Prenzel first worked for the German sculptor and modeller Otto Waschatz, decorating private homes and public buildings. From 1891-1901 Prenzel worked in partnership with another German, Johann Christian Treede, after which he continued in business on his own. He also participated in the activities of Melbourne’s Deutscher Turnverein. During the first quarter of the current century he became the major exponent in the field of furniture and woodwork of the cult of nationalism, and was renowned for his carvings, many of them in the art nouveau style, of Australian animals, birds, trees and flowers. The two most common types of Australian timber in his work are mountain ash and blackwood.Colour photographs of a beautifully carved World War One Honour Board carved by Robert Prenzel.lakes entrance, robert prenzel, world war one, lakes entrance honour board -
Ballarat Heritage Services
Photograph - Photograph - Colour, Clare Gervasoni, Kalimna Honour Board, 27/08/2017
This honor board was made by Robert Prenzel (1866–1941) who was born and trained in Prussia, and migrated to Australia arriving in Melbourne on 24th November on the steamer Habsburg. In Melbourne Prenzel first worked for the German sculptor and modeller Otto Waschatz, decorating private homes and public buildings. From 1891-1901 Prenzel worked in partnership with another German, Johann Christian Treede, after which he continued in business on his own. He also participated in the activities of Melbourne’s Deutscher Turnverein. During the first quarter of the current century he became the major exponent in the field of furniture and woodwork of the cult of nationalism, and was renowned for his carvings, many of them in the art nouveau style, of Australian animals, birds, trees and flowers. The two most common types of Australian timber in his work are mountain ash and blackwood.Colour photographs of a beautifully carved World War One Honour Board carved by Robert Prenzel.world war one, kalimna, kalimna honour board, h. clements, w.a. fish, d. mcdougall, j.a. rowe, c.c. sandford, c.d. somerville, l.j. cowlishaw, l.c. fish, t. hanson, c.a. innes, a.c. lester, j.a. lake, g.j. ward -
4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment Unit History Room
Film - DVD, The War Files
Tank Battles El Alamein to the Volga, D-Day, Battle of Britain, The Great War, Dunkirk, Great Sea Battles of WW2, History of WW2, Battleships at War10 DVDs in cases - contained in a cardboard box/sleeve10 DVD BOX SET - THE WARE FILES FEARURING - OVER 10 HOURS OF WAR DOCUMENTARIESww2, ww1 -
Lilydale RSL Sub Branch
Commemorative Coin, 2005
"Presented in 2005 by Australian Government on behalf of Australian people, to those who served this nation and her allies during the war from 1939 to 1945" AWM.gov.auCoin commemorating 60th Anniversay of the end of WW2 1939-1945 in commemorative presentation box. Obverse - Commonwealth Coat of Arms - Reverse Symbolises service in Navy, Army and Air Force through its depiction of sea, land and air. inscription: 60th Anniversay of the end of World War II - For Service to Australia -
Greensborough Historical Society
Booklet - Memoir, Rosie Bray, I remember it well by Rosie Bray, 15/08/2020
Personal recollection of the day in Melbourne when Victory in the Pacific was announced, with images of contemporary badges, articles, posters and other memorabilia13 p typescipt and photographs of memorabilia of World War IIworld war ii, victory in the pacific, rosie bray -
4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment Unit History Room
Calendar - 1993, Department of Veterans' Affairs, World War 1 1914-1918, 1993
Commemorative calendar depicting Australian involvement in World War 1 -
Victorian Interpretive Projects Inc.
Images, World War One images relating to Tunnellers, c1917
5 images relating to tunnelling during World War 1.world war one, tunnelling, australian mining corp, rescue, mmm -
Victorian Interpretive Projects Inc.
Photograph - Colour, Ann Gervasoni, Underground Tunnels on The Somme, France, 2014, 21/07/2014
A number of underground tunnels created during World War One.tunnells, tunneller, world war one -
Ballarat Heritage Services
Photograph, Alf Elliott, c1916
Mr. F. Davis received word that Private Alf Elliott who enlisted at Carisbrook 18 months ago, had been severely wounded in France, a bone in the leg being broken. (Maryborough Advertiser, 25 May 1917) Photograph of an Australian World War One Soldier, Alf Elliott. em22, carisbrook, alf elliott, world war one -
Ballarat Heritage Services
Photograph, Bert Elliott, c1916
Mr. F. Davis received word that Private Alf Elliott who enlisted at Carisbrook 18 months ago, had been severely wounded in France, a bone in the leg being broken. (Maryborough Advertiser, 25 May 1917) Photograph of an Australian World War One Soldier, Bert Elliott. em22, carisbrook, world war one, bert elliott -
Ballarat Heritage Services
Image, Italian Army on the Move, c1916, No date - c. 1914-17
Colour photographs of Italian soldiers during World War One. costume, world war one, uniform, italian army -
Ballarat Heritage Services
Photograph - Image, Major-General Sir Henry G. Chauvel, K.C.M.G., C.B., Commander of the Australian Contingent with the Egyptian Expeditionary Force
Portrait of Henry Chauvel in uniform during World War One.henry chauvel, major-general sir henry g. chauvel, world war one, world war 1 -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Administrative record - Application for Ration Ticket, 1939-1945
World War II Commonwealth application for fuel ration tickets.wwii, world war ii, rationing, fuel, commonwealth -
Clayton RSL Sub Branch
Button, I will help until the war is won
The use of these buttons as a means of raising revenue through patriotic sentiment occurred soon after Australia pledged allegiance to Empire. Buttons reflected ‘public sentiment, courage, patriotism, generosity and several [un- named] virtues’ such as the martyred mother of a ‘fallen’ hero. Attention was paid to attractiveness of design, encoded symbolism and high quality of production. Expressing ‘loyalty’, they were tokens to be kept for perpetuity. Female labour was used to operate the die that compressed the tin backing, photographic print and celluloid cover together. The pin was applied by hand. Women, of all ages, entered into the spirit of voluntary sales. Often they were sold at the entry and exit points of major pedestrian thoroughfares. . Pride in salesmanship was affected by publishing the name of the woman and her fiscal achievement in the major newspapers of the day.Small circular pressed tinplate button featuring a white map of Australia on a dark blue ground with the stars of the Southern Cross surrounding, all within a gold border. The phrase ‘I Will Help Until the War is Won’ is printed in red across the mapI will Help until the war is won -
Maffra Sugarbeet Museum
Photograph
The WWI war memorial has since been moved to the front of the RSL Rooms/Maffra Memorial Hall. It is now in front of the Library.A first generation black and white photographic print of the Maffra Sugarbeet Factory in more recent years. It shows the front of the factory from the road, with a fence and some telephone lines and the World War I memorial in the photograph. The sugar store, which is still on site, appears to the nearer end.world war 1914-1918, sugarbeet -
Lara RSL Sub Branch
Newspaper - The Sun Newspaper Dated 7/9/1943 - Special - My War Part 39, Local Newspaper Dated 7/9/1943 - Special - My War Part - Australians Press On To Lae - Taming The Turpitz
Local Newspaper Local Newspaper Dated 7/9/1943 Reporting on World War 2 Events - Special - My War Part 39 Australians Press On To Lae - Taming The Turpitz -
Federation University Historical Collection
Booklet, CAFS 150: A Century of Service, Ballarat Heritage Weekend, 2015
11 page booklet with a photograph of two Australian World War One soldiers on the cover. ballarat orphanage, world war one, simone wilkie, arthur kenny, boer war, alfred e. gifford, charles w. turner, herbert j. white, alfred rowell, harry reed, world war two, albert w. leach, ronald l. collard -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Medal - Staton BWM & Vic
Two World War Medals awarded to Private J R Staton Remount Unitworld war one, wwi, horse, staton, remount -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Heritage Overlays, Whitehorse Leader 11 Jul 2016
Eleven Whitehorse properties built after World War 2 will be given a heritage overlay.Eleven Whitehorse properties built after World War 2 will be given a heritage overlay.Eleven Whitehorse properties built after World War 2 will be given a heritage overlay.city of whitehorse, heritage buildings