The original Royal Melbourne Regiment Banner Belt, it contains all of the units battle honour

The marbles in the foyer of the Old Colonists' Hall list names of members of the Old Colonists' Association of Ballarat Inc. Colour photograph of a marble honour board relating to the founders of the Old Colonists' Association Ballarat.Old Colonists; Association Established 1883. Founders W.H. Butler, John Brooksbank Isaac A. Twaits, Henry Hannington Arthur Croft, J.T. Farr, W.F. Osbourne. Old Colonists' Hall Foundation Stone Laid June 21st 1887 Inauguration August 31st 1888 Officer and Council 1887-88 President John P. Murray Vice Presidents J.W. Graham Thomas Stoddart Treasurer Daniel Fern Trustee J.W. Graham John McCafferty Wiliam Irwin Council W.B. Perry. James Ward W.H. Butler. Frederick Ramsden. James Vallins. Charles Dyte. Secretary John Fraser Past Presidents A.K. McBain 1954-1956 C.A. Hoskin 1956-1957 C.H. Clamp 1957-1959 J. Curwen-Walker 1959-1961 A.C. Fraser 1961 - 1963 S.A. Wilson LBS, BBSc, DDS 1963-1965 W. Titheridge 1965 - 1966 A.J. Symons 1966 -1968 W.J. Selkirk 1968-1970 L. McBain 1970-1972 R.J. Buchanan 1972-1974 J.E. Crocker 1974-1976 L.J. Drury 1976-1978 F.A. Peebles 1978-1980 Dr D.L. Morton 1980-1982 I.G. Bishop 1982-1984 D.L. Pratt 1984-1986 B.R. Drennan 1986-1988 M.J. Charles 1988-1990 F.A. Peebles 1990-1992old colonists' association ballarat, ballarat old colonists club, marble, presidents, w.h. butler, henry hannington, isaac twaits, arthur croft, j.t. farr, w.f. osborne, john murray, j.w. graham, daniel fern, john mccafferty, william irwin, w.b. perry, james ware, frederick ramsden, james vallins, charles dyte, john fraser, a.k. mcbain, c.a. hoskin, c.h. clamp, j. curwen-walker, s.a.wllson, w. titheridge, a.j. symons, w.j. selkirk, l. mcbain, r.j. buchanan, j.e. crocker, l.j. drury, f.a. peebles, d.l.morton, i.g. bishop, d.l. pratt, b.r. drennan, m.j. charles, melville charles, david pratt

Rectangular wooden frame with glass ribbed insert used to hand wash clothes (pre electric washing machines). Early wash boards were made of wood, then replaced by metal (19th century)O. In the 20th century galvanised steel was most common. Some modern boards were made of glass as this one is.Nonelaundry, washboard

The WWI Death Plaque (Dead Man's Penny) was issued to the next of kin of servicemen/women who had fallen in the Great War between 1914 and 1918.This plaque was given to honour the service of Ballarat College old collegian Harry Spencer Holgate who entered the school in 1894. On leaving school he became an auctioneer at Muswellbrook and Scone. He enlisted on 24 May 1916 and was awarded the Military Medal at Polygon Wood in September 1917. He was killed at Zonnebeke on 11 October 1917. His brother Edward Spencer Holgate was also killed while serving his country during World War 1. Of the 305 Ballarat College old collegians who enlisted in WW1 65 gave their lives for their country. This 'death penny' is representative of the incredible sacrifice given by this huge percentage of the school's community. Round disk cast in bronze gunmetal, which incorporates the following; an image of Britannia holding an oak spray with leaves and acorns, an imperial lion, two dolphins representing Britain's sea power, the emblem of Imperial Germany's eagle being torn to pieces by another lion. The medallion is packaged in a heavy card envelope.Inscribed around face of medallion: He died for freedom and honour. A rectangular tablet cast on front of medallion inscribed 'Harry Edward Spencer'. harry-spencer-holgate, ballarat-college, world-war-one, death-penny,

Part of the reverend Chaplain Major Thomas Bruce Williams, No 556101, Collection.Two jungle green coloured slide shoulder boards with a major's queen's crown insignia embroidered in light green and brown thread.army chaplain, rank insignia, uniform, major thomas b. williams

Bench wooden with shelf under & V shape each end. Tongue & groove boards. 520mmD x 470mmH x 840mmLflagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village

Made for advertising purposes probably for draperTwo cardboard boards laced together with corset laces displaying two advertising sheets, corset lacing, corset, suspender and stayscommerce, advertising

The dead man's penny is a commemorative medallion which was presented to the family of soldier s who were killed in the First World War. The images of Brittania the dolphins and the lion represent Brittain and the eagle represents Germany. The name of the soldier is presented without rank to signify the equality of all sacrifice. This medallion was to commemorate Daniel Nicol Peters who came from Scotland but enlisted in the AIF in Blackboy Hill Western Australia. His regimental number was 3200. he was Killed in Action on 26 August 1918. His father was John Peters of Greenside Fifeshire Scotland. From a country with a population of approximately 5 million people, there were more than 60000 soldiers killed. This object represents but one of these soldiers. It therefore has historical and social significanceCircluar brass plaque with figure of Brittania and a lion in low relief. There are two dolphins around the figure of Brittania and and image of a defeated eagle below the lion.To the right of the figure is a small rectangle with the name of the soldier. Text around the edge.He died for freedom and honour. Daniel Nicol Petersdead man's penny, daniel nicol peters

This medallion, called a Memorial Plaque and popularly known as a Dead Man’s Penny, was one of those given to the family of an Australian soldier who died on active service in World War One. Memorial Plaques, such as this one, were given out in the early 1920s. This medallion was presented to the family of Robert Andrew Hose. Born in Warrnambool in 1892 to George and Janet Hose, Robert Hose was a regular soldier when he enlisted in World War One in August 1914. He served on Gallipoli at Cape Helles where he was wounded but returned to his post and was promoted to corporal. In Egypt he was promoted to Sergeant and then served in France where he was awarded the Military Medal for showing courage, resourcefulness and a fine example to his men in an encounter with the enemy near Beaumetz les Cambrai. In that incident he sustained severe wounds from which he died in May 1917. He is buried in France. As well as the Military Medal he was awarded the 1914-15 Star, the British War Medal and the Victory MedalThis item is of great importance as a significant memento of World War One that was given to the family of Robert Andrew Hose following his death on active service in World War One. Robert Hose was born in Warrnambool and this medallion is a treasured object in our collection.This is a round bronze medallion with raised images of Britannia holding a laurel wreath over an inscribed name, a lion, dolphins, an oak branch, a lion cub and an eagle. The medal is inscribed around the left and top edges.He Died For Freedom and Honour Robert Andrew Hose robert andrew hose, world war one memorial plaque, history of warrnambool

Alfred Herbert BEGBIE No 1791 enlisted in the 2nd reinforcements 38th Battalion on 13.7.1916 age 30 years. He was KIA on 31.8.1918 at St Quentin France.Commemorative Plaque, round, bronze showing Brittanica, a lion and seals with space for an individual name. The plaque is encased in a circular wooden frame, brown colour, the rear has a chain attached for hanging.“He died for Freedom and Honour - ALFRED HERBERT BEGBIE”memorabilia, plaque, memorial

Sidney Victor Long No 1580 from Bendigo first enlisted in WA in the 3rd reinforcements 11th Batt AIF on 12.11.14. Embarked for Eygpt on 22.2.15 then to Gallipoli on 7.5.15, WIA on 6.8.15 GSW to the neck, returned to Australia for discharge with the recommendation he was permanently unfit on 17.9.15. He re enlisted in Bendigo No 5715 in 18th reinforcements to the 8th Batt AIF on 4.3.16 age 30 years 9 months writing a letter to say he was perfectly fit. Embarked for England 3.7.16, embark for France 5.9.16, hospital 13.11.16 (unclear), WIA 21.12.16 GSW to right arm, return to France 14.10.17, KIA 25.10.17 Ypre.Memorial plaque, round, bronze, centre has relief of "Brittanica, Lion and Seals" Rectangular space for individual name provided."He died for freedom and honour" "Sidney Victor LONG"memorabilia, military, sacrifice, plaques, passchendaele barracks trust

D.J Hamilton, Regt no 329 14th Batt A.I.F enlisted 10.9.14, W.I.A twice, K.I.A 7.6.17 while serving as a 2nd Lieutenant in the 12th Machine Gun Company. Pre war he served 6 years in the R.A.NCommemorative plaque, bronze, round shape re D.J Hamilton. on the face "Britannia." with a lion and seals, Rectangular space for individual name."He Died for Freedom and Honour." "David James Hamilton."military history - memorials, plaques

Ernest Cockbill Kendrick No 2415 enlisted in the 4th reinforcements 29th Batt AIF on 8.10.15 age 18 years 1 month. Embarked for Eygpt 14.3.16, transfer to 46th Batt 20.4.16, embark for France 2.6.16, hospital 18.11.16 with Trench Feet and again on 20.3.17, KIA 6.4.18, no known grave. Plaques were issued to next of kin.Memorial Plaque, circular, metal with relief of Brittanica, lion and seals, rectangular space provided for individual names."He Died for Freedom and Honour, Ernest Cockbill Kendrick"military history, commememorative, plaques, metalcraft., memorial plaque

The plaques are given to the next of kin of those who never returned home from the Great War. Charles Todd No 2881, 46th Batt AIF. Died of Disease 18. 7.17. Refer Cat No 1217 for his service details..1 Round brass Memmorial plaque re. Charles Todd. In centre is Britannia with lion and seals. A rectangular space is provided for individual names. .2 Cardboard packaging cover for .1. Brown, one side folds in 4..1 "He died for freedom and honour", "Charles Todd"metalcraft-brassware, civic mementoes-plaques, plaques, todd

This Plaque was made and issued to the NOK of a service person who died during service or as a result of service. The concept of this plaque was began in 1917. There may have been over 1 million plaques made.This Memorial Plaque has a 'W' on the reverse of the plaque which indicates it could have been made at Woolwich. There is no name in the rectangle provided.A Bronze Plaque, On the reverse - W On the Front - He Died for Freedom and Honourmemorial plaque, 'dead mans penny', 'death plaque'

Collection of Medals and Uniform Bars in sealed plastic. Replica Medals. Eleven Uniform Bars. Three Medals all from Republic of South Vietnam: various coloured Ribbons.Armed Forces Honour Medal 1st and Second Classmedals, uniform bars

Memorial plaque and Letter of condolence from Buckingham Palace signed by King George V sent to the family George William PAGE - born 20/5/1900. He served with the RAN aboard HMAS Tingira a training ship for boys during the First World War. He died by accidental drowning in Sydney on 16/3/1919. Service No 6790George William PAGE served with the RAN aboard HMAS Tingira a training ship for boys during the First World War. On 16/3/1919 he died by accidental drowning. In 1911 Sobraon was purchased by the Commonwealth Government for £15,000 and fitted out as a boy’s training ship at Mort’s Dock Balmain. The name chosen for her was an aboriginal word meaning ‘open sea’ and she was commissioned into the RAN as HMAS Tingira on 25 April 1912. On 1 June 1912 the first batch of 37 boys recruited from New South Wales joined Tingira. Drafts from other states quickly followed, completing the first intake of 100. Entry was limited to boys between the ages of 14½ and 16 years who were bound to serve for seven years following their 18th birthday.Round metal plaque and letter with red crest mounted on rectangular timber board."HE DIED FOR FREEDOM AND HONOUR" GEORGE WILLIAM PAGEgeorge william page, memorial plaque, royal australian navy

Private James Eric WHITE 513 - Draughtsman/clerk from Camberwell Victoria. Enlisted on the 17/8/1914 with the 5th Battalion F Company and embarked on the Orvieto on 21/10/1914. He was killed in action on 25/7/1916 and is buried at Villers-Brettonneux. Upon his death his family received a Memorial Plaque also known as "Dead Man's Penny" or"Death Penny"Round plaque with image of Britannia holding a trident and a lion"He Died for Freedom and Honour" James Eric WHITEjames eric white, 5th battalion ww1

Letter stating Resolution by Citizens of Sale passed at a meeting regarding high prices of food and sent to various Councils.Small printed letter from Town Clerk of Borough of Sale"Borough of Sale/Dear Sir/ I have the honour..."1910s, shire of bulla, george evans collection

A commemorative medal given to the next of kin to a deceased soldier in WWI. Colloquially known as a dead man's penny. Pte. Christopher F. Willcox was killed in the fist battle of the Somme in France on the 28th of July 1916 aged 21.Round metal single sided plaque depicting a helmeted man holding laurel wreath and a trident standing in front of a lion. Also includes the scroll with a coat of arms and a commemorative letter.HE DIED FOR FREEDOM AND HONOUR CHRISTOPHER FRANKLIN WILCOX

SGT JOHN HNERY LOCKETT, 38th Infantry Battalion, Australian Imperial Force. Enlisted on 24th March 1916 in Mildura. Arrived France 22nd November 1916. Returned to Australia 5th August 1919.Photographs - collection of 5 photographs in a frame, black & white and colour. L - R , Left; a) a full portrait of Sgt. John Henry Lockett. b) 3 medals and ribbons. c) PM John Howard and JH Lockett, d) French Ambassador with Legion of Honour. e) Presentation Ceremony group. Black print on card - two information below photographs. Frame - brown stain timber frame with decorative moulding, dark green cardboard mount with dark red inner edge and 2nd mount, glass front.Black print on white card - 1. "SGT JOHN HENRY LOCKETT" -WITH SERVICE INFORMATION. 2. "Presentation of Legion of Honour to Mr J. Lockett at RSL Memorial Hall on 21st July 1998". with further ceremony information.photography-photographs, frame accessories, military history-army

On 31 October 1992, a parade was held at Australian War Memorial to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the charge at Beersheba, Egypt (present day Israel) on 31 October 1917 during the second battle of Gaza, by two regiments of Australian Light Horse, 4th ALH and 12th ALH to capture the all-important wells in the town. An Honour Guard drawn from the Victorian Mounted Rifles Squadron of 4/19 Prince of Wales’s Light Horse, commanded by Lieutenant Kelvin Robertson, paraded in the forecourt of the AWM together with a body of horsemen from the Light Horse Association. Host for the parade was Mrs Elyne Mitchell OAM, daughter of wartime commander Lieutenant General Harry Chauvel. The reviewing officer was Lieutenant General J C Grey OA Chief of the General Staff. Concurrently, a parade was held in Melbourne where 4/19 Prince of Wales’s Light Horse and other units and services exercised their right to freedom of the city. The parade concluded at the Shrine where wreaths were laid at the Light Horse memorial and the water trough.Colour photograph of Honour Guard drawn for VMR Squadron 4/19 Prince of Wales's Light Horse dressing ranks at Australian War Memorial, Beersheba Day 31 October 1992.beersheba day, awm, vmr, parade

Large wooden rectangular honour board with gold text and protruding sections along the top, in in the top middle accommodating for the WTS symbol.FOR THE HONOUR OF THE SCHOOL YEAR HEAD PREFECT DUX OF SCHOOL CHAMPION HOUSE ATHLETICS SWIMMING HOUSE CAPTAINS (BOGONG, BUFFALO, HOTHAM, WILLS) 1966 W. WALLACE J. DASH BUFFALO HOTHAM BOGONG D. FLANIGAN, W. WALLACE, N. LAVIS K. TAYLOR 1967 J. CANNING R. GARTH BUFFALO HOTHAM BOGONG C. JOHNSON, D. PYLE, D. TURNER T. NOLAN 1968 C. JOHNSON T. GLANIGAN WILLS HOTHAM BOGONG P. PEERS, L. SANDFORD, J. FRAZER, R. GARDINER 1969 L. GRAHAM H. DINNING WILLS HOTHAM BOGONG R. HEARNES, J. PHILLIPS, P. CONSTANTINO P. HINES 1970 C. FORGE M. COOK WILLS WILLS BOGONG M. LAVESQUE A. MANZELLA C, FORGE R. CHANDLER 1971 R. CROCKET, *L. HANLON R. CROCKETT HOTHAM (NOT HELD) WILLS J. CLARKE, G. RUNNALS, J. CHAMBERLAIN, G. RAMSDALE 1972 M. BOOTH, C* STONE L. JACKEL *J. KLEIN HOTHAM WILLS HOTHAM W. DICKSON, T. YOUNGER, M. BOOTH, J. SGARIOTO 1973 T. BARRY (S.R.C.PRES.) W. GOURNEY, *J. AMERY HOTHAM BUFFALO HOTHAM G. ELLIOT, G. PORTER, T. BARRY, W. GOURLEY 1974 R. COMENSOLI (S.R.C. PRES.) M. AMERY, B. SAMMON (DISCONTINUED) BUFFALO WILLS (DISCONTINUED) 1975 *G. McGREGOR (S.R.C. PRES.) R. WATSON, *L. FLANIGAN BUFFALO WILLS 1976 A. ADAMO (S.R.C. PRES.) R. JOHNSTONE, *J. COLE BUFFALO WILLS 1977 K. SOUTHGATE, *L. AMERY BUFFALO BUFFALO 1978 S. BISINELLA (S.R.C. PRES.) G. MINNEY, * S, SHANLEY (SPORTS CANCELLED- WEATHER) BOGONG 1979 R. NEWTH (S.R.C. PRES.) R. JOHNSON, *M. KEENAN BOGONG HOTHAM ---W.T.C. & COLLEGE OF T.A.F.E. SEPERATION--- 1981 MARK BRAMBLE (S.R.C. PRES.) 1982 BELINDA MATHERSON (S.R.C. PRES.), CARMEL ANDERSON (S.R.C. PRES.) , ANGELA VERMONT (S.R.C. PRES.) 1983 ELIZABETH FREEMAN (S.R.C. PRES.) 1984 JODIE BLAIR (S.R.C. PRES.) 1985 ROSS MILLER (S.R.C. PRES.) * GIRL

BHS CollectionBlack and white photograph mounted on rectangular grey board. House, hipped CGI roof, two chimneys, brick whitebands and decorative tops, hipped C.G.I. verandah w/fluted wooden posts w/capitals and cast iron lace above. Wooden verandah floor. 4 lines of ''block patterned'' w/boards [these boards are white].place, building, residential, stamped on back ''t.c. watts and son'' stamped on back in circle ''royal historical society of victoria, bendigo branch''

Black and white photograph of Cr. Perce WHITE in Mayoral robes inspecting Naval Guard of Honourarmed services - navy, perce mcguire white, perce white

A black and white photograph of the Guard of Honour beside the coffin with James Kelly Kerr on a gun carriage.photograph, funeral procession, james kelly kerr

Coloured photograph of Bob Pratt being driven in a lap of honour around the Melbourne Cricket Ground.pratt bob snr., chapman jean

A menu card from when Legatee Stan Savige was awarded his knighthood in 1950. The dinner was held at the Navy, Army and Air Force Club of Victoria on 21st July 1950. Legible signatures include CR Carleton, Brian Armstrong, WD Joynt, Stan Savige, FJ Doolan, Aaron Beattie, plus others.An important link to Legatee Stan Savige, the founder of Legacy.Cream card dinner menu x 2 copies of a dinner in honour of Stan Savige in 1950.Multiple autographs of Legatees on one card. Single autograph of Stan Savige on the other.stan savige, legatee function, dinner