John Guskett NOTT VX6434 enlisted in the 2nd AIF on 21.10.39. On discharge from the AIF 4.3.47 he was a Sergeant in HQ 1 Aust Corps Signals. Miss McLURE. Refer Cat No 536 for her main details..1) Envelope for Xmas card, yellow, red, blue. Front has cutout section to show card inside. Front has "Greetings from the Holy Land." Rear has recipient's address, stamped 12-11-1941. .2) Card for envelope, front has "Best wishes for a Merry Christmas and a happy new year, from John." Rear has 4 depictions of scenes in the Holy Land.1) "Miss Addie McClure, 40 York St Prahran Victoria" .2) "VX6434 Cpl J. Nott 1st AUS (L of C) Provost Coy AIF"cards, xmas, holy land

The card relates to a collection re John EDWARDS VX3857 2nd AIF. It was possibly sent to Miss A McLURE. Refer Cat No 536 for his service details and Miss McLURE.Australian Comforts Fund Xmas card made from one sheet of parchment paper, folds into four. Front has drawing of the "Bell tower Bethlehem" and "Greetings for Christmas and New Year." Inside "Desert scene with mosque" and "With the Australian Imperial Force in the Middle East." On the rear " from VX3857 J.Edwards.cards xmas, comforts fund, bethlehem

The cards relate to a collection re John EDWARDS VX3857 2nd AIF. Refer Cat No 536 for his service details and Miss McLURE..1) Envelope, faded blueish colour, stamped by censor in top left corner and signed. Stamped by P.O appears to be 16 Dec 42. Envelope addressed to "Miss A.E McClure 40 York St Prahran TI Victoria Australia." .2) Christmas card, folds in half, yellow ribbon at fold, front has colour patch at top, under "Second Australian General hospital AIF, Middle East Christmas 1941." Inside, photo of lake and boats. Printed with "Season's Greetings," handwritten message included..2) "WIshing you a Merry Christmas & a Bright & Happy New Year 1941, from John to Addie."cards, xmas, 2nd agh

The note relates to a collection of John EDWARDS VX3857 2nd AIF. Refer Cat No 536 for his service details.Bank note, Italian, 10 Lire, numbered 0400-785092, dated 1939-XVIII. Front has image of "Il Direttore Generale De Tesoro." On other side is an image of a Roman female. Note is in blue and white."Regno D'Italia biglietto di stato a corso legale"currency, italian, 1939

The note relates to a collection re John EDWARDS VX3857 2nd AIF. Refer Cat No 536 for his service details.Banknote, Turkish, "50 Elli Kurus." Seri BI, 392472. Front has image of a man on right side. Rear has image of a building central."Turkiye cumhuriyet merker bankasi"numismatics-notes, currency, turkish

The photos relate to a collection re John EDWARDS VX3857 2nd AIF. Refer Cat No 536 for his service details..1) Small orange cloured envelope for photos. Front has "20 Cairo & Pyramid snaps" from artistic photos. .2) - .21) 20 B&W photos of scenes of Cairo and pyramids. Each photo has on the back in print the name and place of each scene.photography-photographs, egypt

The photos relate to a collection re John EDWARDS VX3857 2nd AIF. Refer Cat No 536 for his service details..1) Small envelope for photos labelled as "12 views of Peta Tiqvah" with explanations. Enveloped faded from a blue to light brown. .2) Small brownish paper listing "12 views of Peta Tiqvah." .3) - .5) Photos with serrated edges, scenes in Middle East .6) - .24) Photos, scenes, Middle East, Palestine etc. All photos B&W.photography-photographs, middle east, eygpt

Items belonged to Arthur C Clarke VX79039, 2nd AIF. Refer 532 for main details..1) Cheese and butter knife, silver/chrome plated. .303 cartridges with curved knife blade attached to the projectile. .2) Same as .1).2) "1941, HA, MH"domestic items-cutlery, cheese & butter, trench art

The item belonged to William David Maher No 68, 8th LH Regt AIF. Refer 532 for main details.Vase, brass, made from a shell, approx 40mm caliber, has floral brass/bronze arrangement on two sides with a small depiction of a medal in between.OKT, 1916, KT, L11.147arms-ammunition, metalcraft-brassware, illustrations-engraving, trench art

Item belonged to Arthur C Clarke VX79039 2nd AIF. Refer 532 for main details. Item 531 goes with is one to make a pair.Case , brass, made from a 2 pounder shell , top is flared out. On one side at base is attached a .303 cartridge. One .303 cartridge is missing on opposite side.2 Pr No 2 237 MF , HX 1941 C IL↑ No 12 1 PG 5/41, 6 ME7/41arms - ammunition, ornaments -metal, vases, metalcraft, brassware, trench art

Item belonged to Arthur C Clarke VX79039 2nd AIF. Refer 532 for main details. Item 530 goes with this to make a pair. Vase , brass, made from a 2 pounder shell. The top is flared out. On each side is attached 2 x .303 cartridges at base.2 PR No 21, 518 MF , WC 1942↑ CF No 12 TPG 5/41, 59 ME 11/41arms - ammunition, metalcraft, brassware, ornaments - metals/vases, trench art

Item belonged to Mrs Eileen Pascoes father Arthur Castleton Clarke VX79039. He enlisted in the 2nd AIF on 5.5.42 and on discharge from the Army he was a Sapper in No 20 Australian Maintenance PL RAE. Refer 528.2, 530, 531. Her Grandfather William David Maher No 68 enlisted in the AIF 10.9.14 in the 8th L.H Regt A Sqd. Embarked for overseas 25.2.15 then for Gallipoli 16.5.15. He was hospitalised 5 times including Dysentry, Malaria and Pnuemonia. He was discharged from the AIF on 23.3.19. Refer 529, 533.2. All items referred to are Trench Art.Ashtray, brass, silver/chrome plated. Base is from a possible 4" Shell with 3 'U' shaped metal pieces to hold cigarettes. The centre piece is a possible .50 cal round projectile.arms - ammunition, metalcraft - brassware?, smoking accessories, trench art

Item belonged to William David Maher No 68, 8th LH Regt AIF. Refer 532 for main details. .1) Container, brass, round, made from possibly a 3" shell, engraved all around with depictions of small branches, leaves etc. Engraving is "Souvenir from the Great war " - "Made by G. KAMPER Duisberg Germany." .2) Lid, brass, round for .1) Lid is possibly a 3" shell with a small handle centre made from a round possible .303 size.,1) Marz, 1917. ST.G33,HL25 .2) DEZ 1917 ,ST, G,297 ,67,HL31arms - ammunition, brassware, engraving, trench art

Item received by John EDWARDS VX3857 2nd AIF. Refer Cat No 536 for his service details and Miss McLURE.Christmas stocking made from a Hessian bag. The bag is edged with red, white and blue wool threads. "AIF" is stitched in large large letters same colours. A large red, white and blue possibly silk letter "V" is also stitched in. A piece of white cloth is stitched on with address details hand written. "VX3857 L/Cpl J Edwards Gaurd Coy 2nd Aus Gen Hospital AIF Abroad". "from A McLure 40 York St Prahran Vic".handcrafts- sewing, manchester, fabric/trimming, xmas

John EDWARDS VX3857 2nd AIF. This stocking is most likely from or to Miss A (Addie) McLURE of 40 York St Prahran Vic. Refer Cat No 536 for EDWARDS service history and Miss McLURE. Christmas stocking, canvas, with hand drawn cartoon images with captions to suit. Stocking is yellowish with images in black. Ties attached to to opening.VX3857 L/Cpl J. EDWARDShandcrafts - sewing, illustrations, stocking, xmas

John EDWARDS VX3857. John enlisted in the 2nd AIF on 24.10.1939 age 33 years. Posted to 2/6th BN on 10.11.1939 and then to Provost Corp 6th Aust Div on 2.12.1939. Embarked to the Middle East 11.1.1940, embarked for Greece 1.4.1941 and disembarked back in Egypt in May 1941, embarked for Aust and arrived 27.2.1943. Embarked for Milne Bay NG on 28.7.1943, embarked from Finschafen and arrived in Australia 10.3.1944. He was hospitalised twice in the Middle East with Conjunctivitis then Varicose veins, Malaria in Australia after return from NG. Discharged from the 2nd AIF on 22.10.1945. His records state he married and was date entered 5.4.1944, Wife Mrs A.E.Edwards of 40 York St Prahran. The collection re EDWARDS has cards etc from two other soldier friends of the then Miss McLURE.Christmas stocking, canvas, both sides printed with numerous cartoons and decorative stitching around edge - red white and blue wool.To,"VX3857 L/Cpl J.Edwards 26 Coy AIT B MEF AIF Abroad". From "A McLure 40 York St Prahran Vic".handcrafts - sewing, stocking, xmas

Frederick George East. WWI Service , " Royal Army Mecial Corp", British. WW2 Service. Enlisted in the AIF on 13.10.41. Part of "Sparrow Force” he was a POW. On discharge from the AIF 10.12.45 he was a Capt serving in the Australian Intelligence Corps. Refer 516.7, 517, 538.2.Medals, set of (8) court mounted Re F.G. East . "ED" 1.1914 -1915 Star. 2.British War Medal 1914-19. 3. Victory Medal. 4.1939-45 Star. 5, Pacific Star. 6. War medal 1939-45. 7. Australia Service Medal. 8. Efficiency Medal.Medals 1,2,3 - "56520, CPL F.G.East R.A.M.C" Medals 4,5,6,7 - "VX64901 , F.G. East" Medal 8 - "VX64901 Capt. F.G. East"numismatics - military medals, british - australian

Items were collected by F.G.East, served WW1, WW11, POW. Refer 537 medals for service history also 516.7, 517..1) Stamp Japanese. Wooden base, Square metal molded stamp face. Japanese characters. .2) Metal Tag or Badge, aluminium front marked "9196". Japanese characters either side, rear two large Japanese characters.philately - date stamps/seals, numismatics - badges, japanese

Some early medals issued were not engraved. Lionel Thomas Richard Harvey No 118956 enlisted in the RAAF on 22.6.43 as a LAC age 18 years. On discharge from the RAAF 10.10.46 he was serving in 486 (M) SQDN..1) Medals, court mounted, Set of (5) Re L.T.R Harvey R.A.A.F 1. 1939-45 Star. Not engraved but original. 2. Pacific Star. Not engraved but original. 3. War Medal 1939 -45. 4. Australian service medal 5. Australian service medal 1945 -75 with clasp "PNG" .2) Medals, miniatures, court mounted, set of (5) as above medals 1,2,3,4, are replicas"118956, L.T.R Harvey" medals, military, history

Leslie Raymond Hughes initially enlisted in the Militia No V56193 then joining the AIF on 22.7.1942 No VX88615 age 23 years. On discharge from the AIF on 22.3.1946 he was a Pte in 2/1st Aust Gaurd Regt.Medal Set court mounted, group of (5) Re L.R Hughes (Militia and AIF) 1. 1939 -45 Star, replica, not engraved. 2. Pacific Star. 3. Defence Medal. 4. War Medal 1939 -45. 5. Australian Service Medal."VX88615 L.R Hughes"numismatics - medals, military

.2) Badge, "Service Australia", means served only in Australia during the war. Robert Richard Pratt enlisted on 8.8.42. On discharge from the AIF 29.10.47 he was Sergeant in AHQ Cartographic Coy..1) Medals, court mounted, set of )2) re R.R Pratt. 1. War Medal 1939-45. 2. Australian Service Medal. .2) Badge, gold coloured, crown over wings, Rising Sun, anchor, "Service Australia" Clip on rear for clothing. .3) Service Ribbons as in .1).1) "VX85798 RR Pratt" .2) "1948-15418"metalcraft, medals, military

Allan Frederick GOODALL DFC. Allan enlisted in the RAAF on 10.10.1941 No 409828 age 18 years. He was mustered as Aircrew on elisted and was designated as WO/AG ( Wireless operator Air Gunner) on 23.7.1942. he rose through the ranks from AC2, LAC, Sgt, F/Sgt, W/O, F/O to Flt/Lt on 1.3.1945. Embarked for England on 24.8.1942 and posted to RAF Station Bournemouth on 18 .11.1942, posted to MEC (Middle East Command) with 150 Sqd RAF flying Wellingtons from North Africa. On 21.12.1943 on a non operational flight from Africa to Italy his flight crashed into Mt Etna, they were coming out of a cloud when the Pilot saw Etna. Allan as least injured made sure his mates were okay and sheltered he walked down to a nearby village (Maletto) to get help. Allan spent from 21.12.1943 to 5.1.1944 in hospital with Abrasions. He was awarded the DFC (Distinguished Flying Cross) in 1944 for operations over Italy, at the time he was classed as Sqd Signals Leader. According to his records he flew 37 Operational sorties. He was discharged from the RAAF on 3.1.1946. The crew of the Plane were; Bruce Hayman (NZ) Pilot, Fractured leg. Allan Goodall Aust (WOP/AG) abrasions and injured wrist. Alan Warner (Aust) Navigator, Fractured Ankle. Y.F.Redknap (UK) injured shoulder. C.A. Carr (UK) Fractured Dorsal Spine. J.E. Ward (UK) Dislocated shoulder. Alfred Dugdale (UK) Deceased. Tony Moore (UK) Deceased. Both are buried at the Catania War Cemetery Sicily. Refer Cat No 1025P for his photo.543.1 Medal-Distinguished FLying Cross won by FO Alan F Goodall. Rear of medal is engraved "Italy FO Alan Goodall 1944" 543.2 Case-to suit DFC above. Case rear has a note "Alan's sister Jean, Mrs R.T Mitchell, 22 O'Dea Cres Kangaroo Flat 3555 471428." Written inside case in pen "F/O Alan Goodall Bendigo Won in Italy 1944 Presented by HRH Duke of Gloucester 13-11-1946"awards, dfc ww2, raaf

B/W photograph, in the style of a post card. Shows a standing soldier wearing a peaked cap. Has crowns on his badges. Charles Eric Phillips = White Hills Bendigo. Prints of postcard by Kodak Australia.Rear is marked 'Eric in uniform age 18 years'. photography-photographs, uniforms

Beret belonged to Douglas Charles Sharp VX92490 2nd AIF. Enlisted 27.5.43 age 18 years. At discharge on 22.10.46 he held th rank of Pte in 57th/60th Batt.Beret, cotton, jungle, with WW2 colour patch, vertical rectangle black and red denoting 57th/60th Batt 2nd AIF. costume-male headwear, beret

Edward Harold Hildebrandt enlisted on 12.6.40. He held the rank of "Gunner" on discharge from the AIF 24.10.45. Refer 1026, 1027, 1028.2, 1029.2P. Medals, court mounted, set of )4) re E.H Hildebrandt. 1. 1939-45 Star. 2. Pacific Star. 3. War Medal 1939-45. 4. Australian Service Medal. "VX25591 E.H Hildebrandt"medals, military,

547.1 Saw, cross cut, small, metal, folds into circle, holes for handles. 547.2 Bag, plastic, hold fold up saw. 547.3 Tool kit pouch, leather, brown colour, fitted to hold accessories, fold over lid attaches to a brass button. 547.4 File, metal, 3 corner, small. 547.5 Metal item, possibly for sharpening, has 2 grooves, fits handles. 547.6 & .7 Handles, wood with metal ring, fits saw and file etc.547.1 R.I. 1943 ↑33tools, saw kit, equipment, military

The album collection belonged to Jack Smethurst VX28896 Australian Army Survey Regiment (Royal Australian Artillery). Refer 549.4, 550.2, 557, 558.6.548.1P. Green front, picture of mosque, photos of Syria. Green cord on side. MIxture of B&W photos and small postcards. Four loose B&W photos inside front cover. 548.2P. Black cover, silver inlay of David's Tower. Brown cord on spine. Tourist and Australian Army B&W photos. Six loose B&W photos between first and second pages. 548.3P. Black cover, silver inlay of Rachael's Tomb. Brown cord on spine. Two loose photos on back pages. Tourist and Army photos of Libya, Palestine and Syria.books-albums, photography-photographs, middle east, military history, royal australian artillery

Jack Smethurst VX28896. Refer 550.2, 557, 558.6.From the Mr J Smethurst collection. 549.1 Hat badge, dark, Rising Sun, Australian Commonwealth Military Forces. 549.2 Lapel badge, dark, Rising Sun, Australian Commonwealth Military Forces. 549.3 Lapel badge, dark, Rising Sun, Australian Commonwealth Military Forces. 549.4 Female relative badge (2nd AIF) with bar and one star.549.4 Rear of badge marked "A31532"metalcraft, badges, rising sun, female relative, royal australian artillery

Richard James Smethurst enlisted No 2517 in the 7th reinforcements to the 5th Bn AIF on 13.7.15. He embarked for overseas and was hospitalised in Malta where he died from septicaemia caused by an insect bite on 28.11.15.550.1. Medals, court mounted, set of (3) re R.J Smethurst. 1. 1914-1915 Star 2. War Medal 1914-1919. 3. Victory Medal 550.2 Mothers and Widows Ribbon. Black cloth ribbon with silver bar. For a son KIA No 12701. Silver bar missing from bottom edge. (Possibly J2701)550.1, " Pte R.J Smethurst 2517 5 BN AIF" 550.2,"Australian Military Forces for Australia".medals, military, remembrance

Labels below photographs. Left) "Lt. S. De Araugo/As a Company Sergeant Major he was Mentioned in Despatches" Top right "Pte W. Howard No.763, A Coy, 14th Batt AIF/ Pte F. Poliness No.114, A Coy, 14th Batt AIF/ Pte S. De Araugo No. 49. A Coy, 14th Batt AIF/ All from Bendigo District they volunteered to go in an attack with/Albert Jacka V.C., M.C. and Bar No,465, D Coy 14th Batt. AIF on/Gallipoli in May 1915. In this attack Jacka won the first Australian VC./ In WW1 Howard was wounded 3 times in the attack. He survived and/ in 1917 as a Corporal he was taken P.O.W. at Bullecourt. Bottom right: "S.E. De Araugo and A. Jacka both as Sergeants./ Place and time unknown. Donated by Mrs Kathleen Williams, Bendigo." Photograph - framed. Photograph- collection of 3 black and white photograph. Left - portrait of a soldier in uniform. Top right - group photograph full portrait of 3 soldiers in uniform. Bottom right - 2 soldiers sitting on a bench. Berlow each photograph - names and description of soldiers in black print on white background.` Frame - timber with decorative moulding, bown stain finish. Mount in dark green with second inner mount with dark brown edge. Glass front and cardboard/paper backing. photography, framed photographs, accessories, ww1