The 1st Contingent departed Fremantle on 7 November 1899 and returned on 29 December 1900. The 2nd Contingent departed 3 February 1900 and returned 8 December 1900. Due to the shortage of khaki material, the 1st Contingent uniforms wore their blue militia tunics, blue puttees and a dark blue puggaree on departure. An Anglo Boer War Service of Reconciliation is held annually on the first Sunday in June at the "Fallen Soldiers" (Boer War) Memorial in Kings Park attended by descendants and representative of all combatant nations. The date selected is the closest Sunday to the date of signing of the Treaty or Peace of Vereeniging (31 May 1902). The culmination of the service is the laying of the Emily Hobhouse wreath.Unique series of stereoscopic images showing both the 1st and 2nd West Australian Mounted Infantry Contingents to the Anglo Boer War. Images contain details of uniforms, accoutrements, camp life, civic honours and departure.Decorations High Street Fremantle. Departure 2nd WA Contingent. Published in Australian Stereoscopic Views, WA Series, Photographed and published by Craig and Solin, Fremantle and KalgoorliePhotographed and published by Craig and Solin, Fremantle and Kalgoorliestereoscope, boer war, south africa, capetown

This diorama is the central feature in the World War 2 Gallery - South West Pacific area. Soldiers are shown still wearing khaki uniforms including shorts. Details include helmet, .303 SMLE rifles, small pack and fighting order. Japanese "Woodpecker" machine gun is show abandoned beside the track.1:1 scale diorama showing Australian patrol advancing up the Kokoda Track in light fighting order circa August 1942.kokoda

This diorama is the central feature in the World War 1 Gallery - 1915 sequence. Soldiers are shown local adoption to issue uniforms including shorts, sun protection and recognition patches. Local innovations including jam-tin bombs, periscope rifle and evacuation rifle are portrayed.This diorama attempts to convey the difficult conditions found at Gallipoli and the ingenuity of soldiers to adapt to local conditions. This diorama contrasts with the adjacent which shows the official uniform as worn by 11 Battalion AIF at the time of landing on 25 April 1915.1:1 scale diorama showing Australian trench at Gallipoli August 1915gallipoli

This diorama is the central feature in the World War 1 Gallery - Middle East Campaigns sequence and shows typical uniforms and accoutrements of the Australian Light Horse and Ottoman infantry.This diorama attempts to convey the conditions experienced and the country traversed during "The Great Ride"1:1 scale diorama showing mounted trooper of 10th Australian Light Horse Regiment in Palestine 1918 and dismounted Ottoman soldiergaza, beersheba, light horse

This diorama is the introductory feature in the World War 2 Gallery - South West Pacific area. A private soldier is shown cautiously advancing down a jungle track outflanking Allied defensive positions1:1 scale diorama showing soldier of Imperial Japanese Army advancing through jungle in Malaya January 1942fall of singapore, 8th australian division

This diorama is the introductory feature in the World War 2 Gallery - New Guinea and Islands area. A private soldier is shown in mixture of green and khaki uniforms, US style long leggings, long trousers with Thompson and Owen guns.The diorama shows the gradual introduction of green uniform elements and recognition of passive anti malaria measures (long sleeve and long pants)1:1 scale diorama showing soldier of Australian soldier of the 7th Division at the time of the advance into the Markham and Ramu Valleys, September 1943ramu, markham, shaggy ridge, 7th division, 9th division

Four Books. H.M.A.S. shows a soldier in winter uniform holding binoculars with a snowy mountain and the white ensign flag (flown by the British royal navy). H.M.A.S. Mk. II shows the White Ensign flag on a red and blue background. H.M.A.S. Mk.III is an anchor symbol with the motto 'fear god honour the king' on a plain blue background and Khaki and Green is a half khaki and half green book with the title in the centre and the Australian Army symbol in the top left corner.H.M.A.S. Mk. II: The R.A.N's Second book H.M.A.S. Mk. III:The R.A.N's Third book Khaki and Green: With The Australian Army at home and overseas

In July 1940 the 2/24th Battalion was formed. They set off from Caulfield for the still-being-built Bonegilla camp, stopping off at Wangaratta where they camped at the showgrounds. They were welcomed with open arms by the local community as they rapidly built up their numbers. The people of Wangaratta adopted the Battalion and they became known as ‘Wangaratta’s Own’. Presented with a 14 foot pennant the Battalion marched through the streets of Wangaratta on 27 September 1940 on the way to Bonegilla. Training continued in Bonegilla until the soldiers sailed on HMT Strathmore for the Middle East on 16 November. The Battalion was eventually attached to the 9th Australian Division, one of the most famous army fighting formations in World War 2. They served in Tobruk (1941) Tel el Eisa (1942), El Alemain (1942), New Guinea (1943) and Tarakan (1945).During the Tobruk siege the 9th Division was called the ‘The Rats of Tobruk’ by William Joyce, the German propagandist. The 2/24th Battalion suffered more casualties than any other 2nd AIF Battalion – 360 killed and 900 wounded. Brown lacquered wood shield with a silver metal 2/24 symbol on it.2/24 AUSTRALIAN INFANTRY BATALLION TOBRUK . THE SALIENT . TEL EL EISA . EL ALAMEIN . LAE . NADZAB . WAREO . TARAKAN I HOLD FAST

A humorous post card intended to emulate an official army issued post card used for soldiers to quickly send information home. However the options given on the humorous postcard are contradictory. Postcards were a very common form of communication in the first World War. Postcards as souvenirs or as correspondence would have been familiar to the first Legatees as they had served in World War 1.Brown card with printed with black text. Side A Nothing is to be written on this side unles it is of useful information to the Enemy or your lady friends. If anything is written on this card it will be destroyed. In any case it will not be forwarded. I am quite well (?) I wish I were dead I am dead I have been dead for some time I am not yet shot I wish I were shot I hope to be shot I am shot The Q.M. has recieved the parcel you sent me Please forward 5 pounds/ 10 pounds/ 20 pounds/ 50 pounds (strike out the sum not required) I am in Hospital. She is/is not lovely. Signature (Must be Embossed) Date _ Side B The address only is to be written on this side. If anything is written on this side the post card will be destroyed. (Leadswingers Club)Pencil markings on side B appear to be numbers used to tally something.war correspondence, world war one, souvenir

Photos of a group of Army personnel, some holding Legacy Appeal tins with the President of Legacy, David Ford in a room of Legacy House. Some are wearing tags saying Badge Week 2003 and David Ford was President of Melbourne Legacy in 2003 so the date is assumed to be during Badge Week in September 2003.A record of fundraising fro Legacy Week in 2003 with the help of army personnel.Colour photo x 2 of David Ford with soldiers in Legacy House.Printing on the back "legacy appeal, fundraising, badge week, army, adf personnel

A photo of 5 badge sellers in army uniform with Legacy badge trays and Appeal tins on a Melbourne street. A photo of Badge Week in September 2001. The soliders name badges say "Riemers, Aspinall, Boekel, Dickson and Freeman". The same soldiers can be seen in photos with David Grierson at Legacy house prior to selling badges (00511).A record of fundraising during Legacy Week.Colour photo of Army personnel selling badges.Printing on the back "legacy appeal, fundraising, badge week, adf personnel

RSL paraphernaliaMedium significancea) Small round red, blue and gold cap badge with gold crown on top with a light green background b) Round blue and silver brooch type badge with a crown on top c) Round key ringa) Front:- Gold Army, Airforce and Navy emblems. Rear on a blue background. Gold lettering TB Sailors, Soldiers & Airmen Association of Victoria. Gold crown with 99 on a light ground background. Rear:- Swann & Hudson. Frankston. 3862 b) Front:- Australian Flag on a Silver background. Womens Auxiliary. R.S.S.A.I.L. Crown with 99 on a green background Rear:- Swann & Hudson. Frankston c) Front:- Australian Flag on a Gold background. Gold lettering around the rim, "Women' s Auxiliary. RSL on a blue background with a red crown on top Rear:- blankassociation badges

Australian Soldiers in Koreaphoto, korea, army

Unknown soldier in the fieldphoto, ww2, army

Found in an op. shop FTG.Group of soldiers (with signatures) 2/1st Aust. Army Ordnance Corps at Field Park, Vict.photo, ww2, army

Photo WW1 Soldier Name not knownphoto, ww1, army

Photo of unknown soldier in gas mask near front lines Part of COL046photo, ww1, army

Photograph of tanks and soldiersphoto, army

Belonged to Pte. Steven Richard Everettdocuments, vietnam, army

The Soldier's English-French Conversation Bookbooklets, ww1, army

Photo of soldiers and dog in Uruzghan province.photo, afghanistan, army

Limited edition print - #47 of 150 - poem and image of soldier.photo, vietnam, army

Pre Federation Soldier (very earrly Uniform)picture, ww1, army

The Soldier's Handbook - ARO 31st May 1965ephemera, up to current, army

Bendigo Operatic Society ''The Chocolate Soldier'' Capital Theatre View St. Bendigo for Four Nights Commencing March 18th 1964. Producer: Beatrice Oakley - Musical Director: Max O'Loghlen - Asst. Producer: Miss M. Welch - Society Pianist: Mrs. Gwen Grose. Cast in Order of Appearance: Margaret Rule as Nadina (Daughter of Colonel Popoff) - Patricia McCracken as Aurelia (Her Mother) - Mary Speedy as Mascha (Her Cousin) - Harry Brewer as Lieutenant Bumerli (The Chocolate Soldier) - Fred Trewarne as Colonel Kasimir Popoff (Of the Bulgarian Army) - Brian thomas as Captain Massakroff (Of the Bulgarian Army) - Joan Crane as Katinka (Popoff's Maid) - Peter Houston as Stephan (Popoffs Manservant) - Leonard Carr as Majoe alexius Spiradoff (Of the Bulgarian Army).program, theatre, bendigo operatic society

The remarkable story when 74 soldiers fought in vain to save the lives of their mates off Portsea as 3 soldiers died. Tragically, Privates Roger Wood and Edward Meyer, and Warrant Officer George "Taffy" Drakopoulos, died. Please Note: "The Rip" is also known as "The Heads", which is a dangerous stretch of water connecting Port Phillip Bay and Bass Strait. This is the only entrance for all shipping into Port Phillip Bay and to and from the Port of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.Kayak of a similar type as those used during the ill-fated army exercise with loss of life in the rip.rip disaster, commandos, kayak, military history - army

Five documents relating to the war service of Private Lawrence Light. Vx93244 Entitlement to War gratuity Demobilisation Procedure book. Army Driving licence Certificate for recognition of valuable contribution to the War effort Australian Soldiers pocket book.

These WW1 binoculars were made in France. The Jockey Club is a famous gentlemen’s Club still in existence in Paris. These binoculars are believed to have been commandeered by the German army. These binoculars are believed to have possibly been taken from either a German POW or deceased soldier, and brought back to Australia at the end of WW1 as a war-souvenir.Small binoculars silver rim around eye pieces and larger end of lenses.There is a brown leather hand grip on the body of the lenses. Adjustable focus wheel in centre.Le Jockey Club Paris on rim of both eye pieces.binoculars, ww1 souvenir

Diggers & Mining: The Diggers. Wounded soldier standing with seated soldier/older. Original sketch by Alf? Vincent. Calling citizens to join army. Markings: VISAR COPYRIGHT SET - THE DIGGERS, 8. Used as a teaching aid.Visaireducation, tertiary, diggers