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Bendigo Military Museum
Poster - POSTER WW2, Welfare Publications, Post WW2
... goldfields Posters history WW2 European War bendigo Poster ...Poster, “Historical history of the second European War”, rectangular shape off white background colour, top has photos in blue of 5 European & Asian leaders and 4 major Military leaders, text is in red, black & blue, historical dates of the War & advertisements by major Bendigo Businesses, rear is blank.posters, history ww2, european war, bendigo -
Bendigo Military Museum
Book - BOOK, Military History of Seymour and Puckapunyal Districts, "Military History of Seymour and Puckapunyal 1903 - 1969"
Seymour and Puckapunyal areas Military history. "Spans well over 130 years from the Colonial days, the post Federation era, the First and Second World Wars, the Korean War and 1st National Service scheme to the Vietnam War and the 2nd National Service scheme".Soft cover book. Soft cover - heavy gauge paper, black, red and white print on front and back. Front illustrated black and white photograph soldiers on parade with background of buildings. Bacl - illustrated lightly coloured map. 65 pages - cut, plain, sewn, gloss white. Illustrated black and white, sepia and colour photographs and maps.book, military history, seymour and puckapunyal -
Federation University Historical Collection
Document - Essay, Central Victorian Goldmining Towns - How Boom Settlements Sought Long-Term Futures, 1997
Essay written by Zelda Martin in a University of Melbourne publication from the History Departments Post graduates - 'Raiding Clio's Closet: Post Graduate Presentations in History, 1997" 18 Essays. Editor Martin Crotty Eleven pagesweston bate, william howitt, a.b.orlebar, bank of australasia, ballarat, castlemaine, sandhurst, bendigo, maryborough, dunolly, central victorian goldmining towns, educationalists, bankers -
Bendigo Military Museum
Award - MEDAL SET 1939 - 45, (estimated); Post 1945
Alan Kenneth NAISMITH DCM VX4838, 2/7th Bn. Refer Cat No 1421 for his service details.Medal set, court mounted, set of (7) re A.K Naismith DCM. 1. Distinguished Conduct Medal. 2. 1939-45 Star. 3. Africa Star. 4. Pacific Star. 5. Defence Medal. 6. War Medal 1939-45. 7. Australian Service Medal. "VX4838 Cpl A.K.Naismith"medals, bravery, history -
Bendigo Military Museum
Book - DIARIES, c.WWI
The diaries belonged to Horace S. GIBSON, clerk with the Victorian Railways, Camberwell, No. 1817, 4th Div. Signal Coy. He enlisted on 6.7.1915 in the 12th reinforcements 1st Div Signal Coy. Embarked for Egypt 9.11.1915. Transferred to 4th Div Signal Coy 9.3.16. Embarked for France 2.6.1916. KIA Zonnebeke Belgium 23.9.1917. Horace Gibson was born in Bendigo. Diaries Volume 1 and Volume 2 are written in pen & ink, also contains sketches, names & addresses. Detailed account by day of the weather & what was eaten for each meal, as well as training, the war up to the morning he is killed in action.Inside cover of Volume 1: Horace Stanley Gibson, Clerk, Camberwell Victorian Railways Australia. Private address, c/o Mrs S E Gibson Barrell Street Eaglehawk, Victoria Australia. documents, diaries, personal notes, records, military history -
Bendigo Military Museum
Accessory - COLOUR PATCH WW1, (estimated); During 1914-1918
The "A" was worn on a colour patch by those who served on Gallipoli. It was also approved for soldiers who served on Lemnos, Imbros & Tenedos Islands, hospital ships on or off Gallipoli. This patch belonged to Harold Hall No 270, 10th Batt & 7th Field Ambulance AIF. Refer 2062, 2064, 2065.Colour patch, cloth, rectangular shape, light blue over dark blue. Centre is a brass capital letter "A" attached via a pin on the rear. The patch denotes 10th Batt AIF. The "A" is for ANZAC.Nonemilitary, award, history, campaign,, anzac, a -
Bendigo Military Museum
Uniform - EMPIRE WOUNDED STRIPE WW1, 1916 onwards
First approved for wearing in 1916. A stripe was worn for each time wounded enough to take the person out of the front line. Worn vertically on the left forearm. This one was worn by Harold Hall No 270, 10th Batt and 7th Field Ambulance. Refer 2062, 2063, 2065.Empire Wounded Stripe. Metal stripe resembling Russian gold braid. Came with a metal backing plate for attachment to a uniform."The Empire Wounded Stripe, prov No 2 Pat."military, uniform, history, metal work., wounded stripe, empire -
Bendigo Military Museum
Award - CHEVRONS WW1, 1917-19
Chevrons were worn inverted above the wrist on the right arm. The red stripe denotes that the soldier embarked in 1914. The blue stripes are for each year of overseas service. These chevrons were worn by Harold Hall No 270, 10th Batt & 7th Field Ambulance AIF. Refer 2062, 2064, 2065Blue and red Chevrons, cloth, "V" shaped denoting years of service overseas.Nonemilitary, uniform, service, history, chevrons -
Bendigo Military Museum
Award - BADGE, ACTIVE SERVICE WW1, STOKES (&) SONS, Post WW1
This badge was issued to Harold Hall No 270, 10th Batt & 7th Field Ambulance AIF. Refer 2062.Returned from Active Service Badge, brass, round with a crown at the top. Centre is the Rising Sun badge emblem. On the rear are two lugs for clothing attachment.Around the outside dia, “Issued by the Dept of Defence” , “Returned from Active service”. Centre of badge, “Australian Military Forces AIF”, Rear, “Stokes & Sons MELB, 61406”.military service, returned, history, metal work., ras, badges -
Bendigo Military Museum
Badge - BADGE, RISING SUN, (estimated); 1914-1918
This Slouch Hat badge was issued to Harold Hall No 270, 10th Batt & 7th Field Ambulance AIF. Refer 2062.Rising Sun hat badge, pressed blackened brass, centre of the Rising Sun image is a crown and under is a scroll. There are two lugs on the rear for attachment."Australian Commonwealth Military Forces" on the scroll.military, uniform, history, metal work., rising sun, badges -
Bendigo Military Museum
Badge - BADGES, AUSTRALIA, (estimated); 1914-1918
Shoulder badges were issued to Harold Hall No 270, 10th Batt & 7th Field Ambulance AIF. Refer 2062."Australia" shoulder epalet badges, blackened brass, curved shape with two lugs on the rear for uniform attachment.As per Name "AUSTRALIA"military, uniform, metal work, history., badges, australia -
Bendigo Military Museum
Badge - BADGE, RISING SUN, (estimated); 1914-1918
Two badges wer worn on a uniform. This badge was worn by Harold Hall No 270, 10th Batt & 7th Field Ambulance AIF. Refer 2062.Rising Sun lapel collar badge. Pressed blackened brass. Centre of the Rising Sun image is a crown and a scroll underneath. The rear has two lugs for uniform attachment."Australian Commonwealth Military Forces" on the scroll.military, uniform, metal work, history., badges, lapel -
Bendigo Military Museum
Certificate - DISCHARGE CERTIFICATE WW1, 22.5.1919
Leslie PRYDE "MM". Refer Cat No 914 for his service history and award.A brief description of enlistment, service and discharge on both sides of the document. The document is a fawn colour, thicker than paper but able to be folded in 3 for postage. The front is divided into 3 sections, top being name, rank and serial number, age, enlistment date, unit and birth place. Centre is reason for discharge, service time, awards and decorations. Bottom is signed of by relevant person. The rear is dedicated to the individuals height, complexion, eye and hair colour, age on discharge and trade or calling prior to enlistment, intended place of residence. The person then signs the document. All entries on the form are hand written.On the front at top is a Register No: Unreadable On the rear are 2 numbers; “V/B No 41745 & No 124038”certificate, military history, numismatics, mm -
Bendigo Military Museum
Award - AWARD, MM, WW1, (estimated); Post 1917
Leslie Pryde "MM", Regt No 11986. refer Cat No 914 for his service history and award details.Official document from the Australian Imperial Force dated, Melbourne 18.7.1918 relating to the award of "The Military Medal" for bravery in the field by Corporal L Pryde. The notice was sent to his mother Mrs J Pryde stating that "His Majesty the King" had approved the award. The document is a one sided paper. awards, military history, mm -
Bendigo Military Museum
Memorabilia - SHIRE MEDALLION, 1918-1925
Leslie Pryde "MM" Regt No 11986. Refer Cat No 914 for his service history and award.Medallion, gold coloured. In centre is a copper shield with leaves on either side, a blue enamelled boomerang below and blue enamelled ribbon above. Ribbon has text: "The Great War", boomerang has text: "Returned with Honor." Top of medallion has a soldier at attention standing in front of a rising sun. From Wycheproof.Engraved on rear: "Presented to Sgt L Pryde from Wycheproof".wycheproof-civic, military history, medallions -
Bendigo Military Museum
Memorabilia - MEDALLION 1918, (estimated); Post 1917
Item was in the collection relating to Leslie Pryde “MM”. Refer Reg No 914 for his service history.A round Commemorative medallion with no individual names etc engraved on. The front shows a relief of an Australian Soldier from shoulder up. Around the edge is "Honor to The AIF". On the reverse at the top are the letters "EVD", in the centre in a scroll form are the words "Gallipoli,France,Palestine". At the bottom around the edge is "Anzac Day 1918". All words in capitals. There is a small loop at the top to attach a chain.circular metal commemorative medallion anzac day 1918, honoring the aif -
Bendigo Military Museum
Award - MEDALS & MEMORIAL PLAQUE, MOUNTED & FRAMED, post WWI
G.H.Sullivan enlisted on 10.7.1915 as No 3152 10th Reinforcements to the 7th Batt AIF aged 36 years. He embarked for overseas on 29.9.1915. He returned to Australia on 20.1.1916. His actual fate is unknown.Picture frame holding a Memorial Plaque and 3 medals. Set on a blue background in a wood frame. Medals left to right. 1. War medal 1914-19. 2. 1914-15 Star. 3. Victory medal.All medals: "3152 Pte GH Sullivan 7th Btn AIF" Plaque: "GEORGE HARFORD SULLIVAN"medals, commemoration, history -
Bendigo Military Museum
Award - MEDAL SET, post WWI
William James Bush, 31340, 2nd Light Trench Mortar Battery AIF enlisted on 18.9.1916 aged 22 years. He embarked for overseas on 23.12 1916. At the front he was hospitalised twice. He was Wounded in Action on 4.5.1918 and then Died of his Wounds on 5.5.1918.Medal set, court mounted, set of 2 Re. W.J Bush. 1. War Medal 1914-1919. 2. Victory Medal. Replica not engraved.1. "31340 PTE A.J.BUSH 2-L.T.B. AIF."medals, military, history -
Bendigo Military Museum
Award - MEDAL SET, post WW1
Edward Maxwell Vosti. 5885 Royal Australian Navy. Information is limited. He was born in 1902. His enlistment in the Navy appears to be from 25.10.1916 to 27.4.1920.Medals, court mounted, set of (2) re E.M Vosti. 1 War Medal 1914-1919. 2 Victory Medal, replica not engraved.1. "5885 E.M.VOSTI BOY - 1 R.A.N."medals, history, navy -
Bendigo Military Museum
Award - MEDAL SET, Post WW1
Noel Johnson, No 650, 21st Battalian AIF embarked for overseas on 8.5.1915. He was later hospitalised and invalided home on 3.3.1916. He re enlisted as No 5948 in the 23rd Batt AIF and returned overseas on 16.11.1916. He was hospitalised twice more and then was discharged medically unfit on 29.8.1918.Medal set, court mounted, set of (3) re N Johnson. 1. 1914-15 Star, replica not engraved. 2. War Medal 1914-19, replica not engraved. 3. Victory medal."650 PTE. N. JOHNSON. 21 BN AIF."medals, military, history, campaign. -
Bendigo Military Museum
Award - MEDAL SET, Post WW1
George Henry Edwards No 1288 enlisted on 15.10.1914 aged 23 years in the 14th Batt AIF. He embarked for Eygpt on 22.12.1914, embarked for Gallipoli 12.4.15. Hospital 27.8.15 with Diarrehoea, promoted Corporal 10.9.15, hospital 26.9.15 with Pluerisy, hospital 1.12.15 with chest injury, sprained back 12.12.15, embarked for Australia 13.12.15 for discharge. Discharged from the AIF medically unfit 25.7.16.Medal set, court mounted, set of (3) re G.H Edwards. 1. 1914-15 Star. 2. War medal 1914-19. Replica not engraved. 3. Victory medal. Replica not engraved."1288. PTE G.H.EDWARDS. 14/BN A.I.F. "medals, military, history -
Bendigo Military Museum
Book - BOOK, SOLDIERS PAY, Soldiers pay
Archibald Clarkson Jones enlisted in the AIF aged 20 years on the 17.7.1915. No 2672 6th Reinforcements to the 23rd Battalian AIF. He embarked on 27.10.1915. Posted to a Signals Company he was attached to various differant units in the field. He was discharged from the AIF on 29.7.1919. Refer 1040 medals.Soldiers Pay book for Archibald Clarkson Jones 5th Division Signals. Army No 2672A Jones ACdocuments - records, militray history - army -
Bendigo Military Museum
Badge - BADGE RISING SUN, 1914-1918
There are two lapel badges for a uniform. This one remaining badge belonged to Archibald Clarkson Jones, 2672, 23rd Battalian AIF in the Great War 1914 - 1919. Refer Cat No1040 medals.Badge, rising sun blackened brass, crown centre over scroll.In the scroll, “AUSTRALIAN COMMONWEALTH MILITARY FORCES”numismatics - badges, military history- army, rising sun, lapel -
Bendigo Military Museum
Uniform - JACKET, BATTLE DRESS, c.1916
Worn by S J KIRKHAM No 685 1st Pioneers 8th Battalion. Refer cat No 1281 for his service history.Kahki Battle Dress Jacket issued in WW1.australia, military uniform, armed forces, costume, male -
Bendigo Military Museum
Accessory - GUN SIGHT CAMERA, c.WWII
Information supplied stated these were used in Kittyhawks of No 80 Sqd RAAF during WW2.U.S Camera Gun Type N - 6 in black metal casing with knobs and lens, Fairchild Aviation Corp New York. Property of U.S Army Air Forces.military history, airforce, equipment, photography, cameras -
Bendigo Military Museum
Award - MEDAL SET, Post WW1
John Stanley HOWLETT No 2676 enlisted in the AIF in 6th reinforcements 59th Battalion on 15.8.1916 age 21 years. Embarked for England 2.10.1916, embark for France 30.12.1916, hospital 1.11.1918 with Influenza, discharged from the AIF 29.6.1919. Refer 1070 for his Brother James Rueben HOWLETTS service history, Medal set, court mounted set of (2) re J.S Howlett. 1. War medal 1914-1919 2. Victory medal. "2676 - J.S. Howlett 59 BN AIF" numismatics, medals, military, awards -
Bendigo Military Museum
Badge - MEMBERSHIP BADGE, 1962
Issued in 1962, 2 years after the 59th Battalion disbanded. 59th Battalion AIF Ass'n medal.Round metal badge with metal pin on rear, maroon and red ribbon in centre.Top: 59th Battalion AIF Assn Bottom: 1962numismatics, badges, metal, military history -
Bendigo Military Museum
Booklet - BOOKLETS PAY AND RECORDS, C 1915 - 1919
WWI Service & Pay Books for John Stanley HOWLETT No. 2676 AIF 59th Battalion. Refer 41 medals, 48.4P photos..1) Soldier's Pay Book, AIF. .2) Soldier's Pay Book, for use on active service. .3) Record of Service Book..1) Pay Book NR 59072 for John Stanley Howlett No 2676 AIF 59th Batt. .2) Active Service Pay Book 59072 59th Batt. 2675 Pte John Stanley Howlett. Attested Aug 15th, 1916. .3) Record of Service Book issued to John Stanley Howlett . Year of birth 1895.documents, military records, military history -
Bendigo Military Museum
Memorabilia - BUTTONS AND BADGES, 1914 - 1918
29 various badges, buttons from assorted armies are attached to the German belt. The belt and assorted items were souvenired by John Stanley Howlett. Refer 41 medals, 48.4P photos. German webbing belt bearing a souvenir collection of 29 various buttons and badges from assorted armies.On belt buckle: Gott Mit Unsmilitary history, uniforms, souvenirs, buttons, costume accessories - haberdashery -
Bendigo Military Museum
Photograph - PHOTOGRAPHS, c. 1914 - 1919
.1) 21.1.19 Yours sincerely Sgt. J.S. HOWLETT. 48.1 Pc Copy re 48.1P. .2) Single soldier, unknown. .3) Harry FOWLER, George ALLEN, Unknown. .4) Jack HOWLETT 2nd from left - group of 6 soldiers. Jack HOWLETT No. 2676, 59th Batt. AIF Refer 41 medals. .1) - .4) 4 sepia tone photos re J.S HOWLETT and mates in uniform. .1) Has a copy on display.photography, serving soldiers, portraits, military history