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Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Postcard - ACC LOCK COLLECTION: B&W PHOTO OF A TOWN, POSTCARD, 1914-1918
Postcard, WW1, B&W photo of some buildings in a town. Open bare ground in the foreground. A dome and 2 minarets indicate the town is in Egypt somewhwere.postcard, postcard, ww1, egypt -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Postcard - ACC LOCK COLLECTION: SEPIA PHOTO OF A ZEPPELIN, POSTCARD, 1914-1918
Postcard, WW1, sepia photo of a zeppelin flying over some houses. Deciduous trees in foreground. Location unknown. G38 and GS handwritten in pencil on back.postcard, postcard, ww1, france, zeppelin -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Postcard - ACC LOCK COLLECTION: SEPIA PHOTO OF CARAVANS AND BUILDING, POSTCARD, 1914-1918
Postcard, WW1, Sepia photo of two stationery wooden caravans with a damaged building to the left. Soldier at left walking away from camera. Location not known.postcard, ww1, france -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Postcard - ACC LOCK COLLECTION: SEPIA PHOTO OF AN AMMUNITION DUMP EXPLOSION NEAR BAILLEUL, POSTCARD, 1914-1918
Postcard, WW1, sepia photo of an explosion in the background of an open field. Defoliated trees at at right. Handwritten in pencil on the back Explosion ammunition dump near Bailleulpostcard, postcard, ww1, bailleul, france, explosion -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Postcard - ACC LOCK COLLECTION: VILLERS BRETONNEUX GERMAN SUPPORT TRENCHES OPPOSITE AUSTRALIAN LINES, POSTCARD, 1914-1918
Postcard, WW1, B&W image of German support trenches at Villers Bretonneux opposite the Australian Lines. Desolate landscape in background. Copy G 29postcard, postcard, ww1, france, villers bretonneux -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Postcard - ACC LOCK COLLECTION: HARBONNIERES - STREET NEAR CHURCH, POSTCARD, BRITISH MADE, 1914-1918
Postcard, WW1, B&W image of a street near the Church at Harbonnieres. Damaged buildings on both sides including a pharmacy on the left. Copy G 41postcard, postcard, ww1, france, harbonnieres -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Postcard - ACC LOCK COLLECTION: ST. QUENTIN - THE CATHEDRAL, POSTCARD, 1914-1918
Postcard, WW1, B&W image of the ruins of St.Quentin cathedral. Rubble and tangled wire of a fence in foreground. Copy A 31 See also copy 1401.133postcard, postcard, ww1, france, st quentin, cathedral, ruins -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Postcard - ACC LOCK COLLECTION : BRITISH 14'' GUN BETWEEN ROISELLE & TINCOURT, 1914 - 1918
Postcard, WW1, B & W image of a 14'' British gun mounted on a railway wagon. Nine soldiers in foreground and four on the wagon. Two copies A45postcard, postcard, ww1, british 14'' gun, roiselle, tincourt -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Postcard - ACC LOCK COLLECTION : STEENWERCK AFTER GERMAN OFFENSIVE, THE CHURCH POSTCARD, 1914-1918
Postcard, WW1. B&W image of the ruined Church at Steenwerck after a German offensive. Lone figure of a woman at lower left. One copy Y28postcard, postcard, ww1, france, church ruins, steenwerck -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Postcard - ACC LOCK COLLECTION: BAILLEUL AFTER GERMAN OFFENSIVE - TOWN HALL, POSTCARD, 1914-1918
Postcard, WW1, B&W image of the ruins of the Bailleul Town Hall after a German offensive. Piles of timber in foreground. One copy, number Z49postcard, postcard, ww1, bailleul, france, town hall ruins, german offensive -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - ACC LOCK COLLECTION: OVILLERS POST AUTERVILLE WOOD, PHOTOGRAPH, 1914-1918
Photograph, WW1, B&W image of the Ovillers lookout post at Autreville Wood. Wheelbarrow in foreground. Handwritten in pencil on back 'Ovillers Post Auterville Wood'postcard, oviller, autreville wood, ww1 -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document, Arthur Haldane Scott, 1914 -1018
WW1 record of Arthur Haldane Scott with reference to 8 sketches of dress adopted in Gallipoli which were reproduced in the ANZAC book. He was a local resident.WW1 record of Arthur Haldane Scott with reference to 8 sketches of dress adopted in Gallipoli which were reproduced in the ANZAC book. He was a local resident.WW1 record of Arthur Haldane Scott with reference to 8 sketches of dress adopted in Gallipoli which were reproduced in the ANZAC book. He was a local resident.scott, arthur haldane, world war 1914 - 1918 *city of whitehorse -
Ballarat RSL Sub-Branch Inc.
Photograph (two persons) Straw Board surround
Two WW1 Soliders with peak hats, left hand photo of soldier is not wearing rising sun badges. Size of straw board 327mm x 416mmfirst world war (ww1), 1914 - 1918, photo/pictures, ballarat rsl, ballarat -
Bendigo Military Museum
Award - MEDAL SET WW1, Post 1919
Medals were all awarded to soldiers returning from active service that identifies campaigns in which they served. Awarded to George Bailey Jackson No 2172 AIF. Refer 3446P for his Service details. Set of 3 WW1 service medals court mounted. 1914-15 Star British War Medal 1914-18 Victory Medal 1914 - 19On medals, “2172 PTE G.B. JACKSON. 1.A.D.S.C”passchendaele barracks trust, ww1 service medals, g. b. jackson -
Melbourne Legacy
Photograph - Portrait, Legatee Arthur H Smith, 194
A portrait of Legatee Arthur Henson Smith who was a legatee that had rejoined to serve in the second World War. His ribbon bar indicates he had served in the first World War. His Vale notice that appeared in the Bulletin on 22 January 1973 says he had landed at Gallipoli on 25 April 1915. He went on to serve with the 2nd Brigade AFA and the 3rd Army Brigade Artillery. On 1 May 1940 he enlisted with the 2/9 Field Regiment of the 2nd AIF with the rank of Lieutenant-Colonel and served in Syria and the Middle East. Arthur Smith was inducted into Legacy in 1935 and served on many committees, until he reluctantly was put on reserve list in 1965 due to illness. He died in 1973. The portrait was in an album of photos taken in the 1940s (mostly 1945). A record of a legatee enlisting to serve in the second World War.Black and white portrait of Arthur H Smith, who was a legatee who re-enlisted in WW2. Part of a photo album with blue leather look back and front cover. From one of 20 pages with black and white photos. Legatee Arthur Henson Smith fought at Gallipoli, he ended WW1 as a Captain and finished WW1 as a Lieutenant Colonel. He died on 19 January 1973.legatee, portrait, arthur smith, vale -
Melbourne Legacy
Furniture, Table and Chairs, Not known, believed to be during the 1920's
The table and chairs once belonged to the Officers' Mess, 24th Battalion. From 1928 - 1936 the CO 24th Battallion was Lt Col S.G. Savige, DSO MC. It was during this time that the chairs were made and used for dining-in nights. During the a ceremony of remembrance, each officer stood behind his chair and called the name on its back as a mark of respect for those KIA during WW1. At the inaugural meeting of the Club, from which arose Melbourne Legacy in September 1923, eight of the fourteen members had worn the colour patch of 24th Battalion.The connection to Savige and the fact that many of his officers from 24th Battalion became members of Melbourne Legacy. This table and its chairs were formally gifted to Melbourne Legacy on 9th May 1956 when the Club moved to Legacy House. They have been used since in the Club's Board Room, now located on level 1, Legacy House, 293 Swanston Street, Melbourne. Two Legatees were responsible for fully refurbishing the table and chairs - Legatee Gordon Beith (Morrabbin Branch) and Legatee Ted McKenzie (Footscray/Sunshine Branch) Board Room Table - Clear varnished timber table with a two piece glass top Table legs are turned timber on wheels x 5. Two at each end and one in the centre. Chairs - Clear varnished timber with leather cushions x 20. Each chair has an engraved plaque with an officer's name from 24th Battalion. With the exception of one who died shortly after returning to Australia all were KIA in various battles during WW1. The 24th Battalion (the Kooyong Regiment) Robinson Road, Surrey Hills. Vic Names inscribed on each chair: Lt A.L. Bacon, 2Lt W.A. Baldie, Capt J.C.L. Biggsley, Lt P.S. Carne MSM, Lt J.B.N. Carvick MC, Lt J.R. Clarke, 2Lt F.M. Coffee, Lt P.G. Denton-Fethers, Lt W.S. Finlay, Capt J.H. Fletcher, Lt A.C. Fogarty, 2Lt A.G. Gilchrist, Lt J. Harris, Lt A.J. Kerr, Maj. C.E. Manning, Capt G.L. Maxfield MC, 2Lt H.L. Rhynehart, Capt W.H. Tatnall, 2Lt R.N. Thomas, Capt C.M. Williams MC furniture, 24th battalion -
Frankston RSL Sub Branch
Saddle
This saddle formerly belonged to MAX ARMSTRONG a WW2 ex-serviceman and a Frankston RSL Sub Branch member. Max and other ex-service officers were members of a volunteer Light Horse Mounted Section who, for many years, rode at the head of the annual Melbourne ANZAC Day commemoration March, leading the marching troops. At the completion of the march the Light Horse Mounted Section would visit the Memorial Horse Trough near the north east corner of the Shrine of Remembrance for a brief service paying tribute to Australian war horses.A WW1 era Australian Light Horse riding saddle. The saddle is a 1915 pattern Officers riding saddle, made of leather and is complete. The saddle is displayed on a wooden frame. -
Bendigo Military Museum
Photograph - PHOTOGRAPH WW1, C. 1917 onwards
This is possibly a British Flying Corp unit.Photo, black & white, showing a WW1 Flying Corp Officer standing. He is wearing a Sam Browne belt, lace up knee boots and a peaked cap.photography-photographs, military history - air force, afc, passchendaele barracks trust -
Warrnambool RSL Sub Branch
Framed Photo of 18th Bn 7th Reinforcments WW1, 1915
Mounted in a decretive wooden frame with a glass front . The photo has the faces and names to all the members of the 7th Reinforcements for the 18th Bn who served during WW1The Crown Studios Sydneyww1 photo 7th reinforcents 18th bn australian unit -
Warrnambool RSL Sub Branch
Artwork, other - Trench Art WW1, Ordnance Shell Vase with Lid
WW1 German Shell Casing. Height 200mm, Diameter 80mm. 2 Decorative Handles added (1 missing). Top flaired. Lid itemised and described separatelyOn Base: Centre- Nov 917. Above date- Rh MF (Rheinische Munitionsfabrik). Below Date- Dusseldorf. Other markings- 07%CU Sp67. AIF (unclear?)ww1 1917 shell -
RSL Victoria - Anzac House Reference Library and Memorabilia Collection
Diary of Frederick W Mawson, Frederick W Mawson, November 1915 to December 1916
Diary covers the period from embarkation on HMAT Ceramic in November 1915 until December 1916. Mawson was killed in action at Ypres in November 1917. Red, pocket diary with pencil fitted to the holder. WW1 diary of Frederick Mawson (3073 - 5th Field Company Engineers). Includes three embroided postcards("silks").Inscribed: Good luck and best wishes From W A J Bucklandww1, ypres, postcards, diaries, frederick w mawson, 5 field company engineers, silks -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Postcard - ACC LOCK COLLECTION: ARMENTIERES AFTER GERMAN OFFENSIVE, STREET TO THE STATION, POSTCARD, 1914-1918
Postcard, WW1, B&W image of damaged buildings along the street leading to the railway station in Armentieres. Rubble on both sides of street. Copy Y 2postcard, postcard, ww1, france, armentieres -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Postcard - ACC LOCK COLLECTION: POSTCARD BRITISH MADE, 1914-1918
Postcard, WW1, B&W image of damaged buildings mainly on the left of a deserted road. 'Croix du Bac' sign on the wall of the first building. Location not identified.postcard, postcard, ww1, ruins, france -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - ACC LOCK COLLECTION: B&W PHOTO OF BATTLEGROUND WITH STRIPPED TREES, PHOTOGRAPH, 1914-1918
Photograph, WW1, B&W image of a battleground with stripped trees. Handwritten in pencil on the back - The cemetery by Pozieres One Iron cross remains standing S985 73photo, ww1, france, pozieres -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Postcard - ACC LOCK COLLECTION: B&W PHOTO OF CITADEL IN CAIRO, POSTCARD, 1914-1918
Postcard, WW1, B&W photo of the Citadel in Cairo. High wall surrounds the mosque with two minarets. Handwritten in ink on the back - The Citadel. Cairo. Jany '16postcard, postcard, ww1, cairo, egypt, citadel, mosque -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Postcard - ACC LOCK COLLECTION : RAVELSBERG AFTER GERMAN OFFENSIVE, FARMHOUSE AT GA5 SCHOOL, POSTCARD, 1914-1918
Postcard, WW1, B&W image of the ruins of a farmhouse at GA5 school near Ravelsberg, after a German offensive. Ruins surrounded by defoliated trees. Copy Y36postcard, postcard, ww1, france, ravelsberg, german offensive, ruins -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Postcard - ACC LOCK COLLECTION: GERMAN GUN BETWEEN MORCOURT AND WARFSEE, POSTCARD, BRITISH MADE, 1914-1918
Postcard, WW1, B&W image of a captured German gun in an open field between Morcourt and Warfusee. Painted on the barrel are the words 'AIF No2' Copy G25postcard, postcard, ww1, german gun, morcourt, warfusee, france -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Postcard - ACC LOCK COLLECTION: ARMENTIERES BAILLEUL ROAD NEAR NIEPPE, POSTCARD, 1914-1918
Postcard, WW1, Sepia image of the Armentieres Bailleul road near Nieppe. Road is treelined with a ruined building on the left. Figure and horse and cart in the distance. Copy Z32postcard, postcard, ww1, armentieres, bailleul, nieppe, france -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Postcard - ACC LOCK COLLECTION: GERMAN HIGH VELOCITY GUN CAPTURED NEAR MORCOURT, POSTCARD, 1914-1918
Postcard, WW1, B&W image of a German high velocity gun captured near Morcourt. A military figure standing under the gun barrel. Copy G21postcard, postcard, german high velocity gun, morcourt, france -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Postcard - ACC LOCK COLLECTION : LANDSCAPE BETWEEN CORBIE AND QUERRIEU, POSTCARD, 1914-1918
Postcard, WW1, B&W image of a barren landscape between Corbie and Querrie. Indistinct tree in middle ground with a row of trees in the background. Copy G 20postcard, postcard, ww1, france, corbie, querrieu