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Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Mitcham War Memorial, 27/05/2003 12:00:00 AM
... Mitcham melbourne war memorials halliday park mitcham arrowsmith ...Coloured photograph of Mitcham War Memorial in Halliday Park, Mitcham Road, Mitcham. View from east looking west. Part of description of Blackburn & Mitcham War Memorials prepared by Ted Arrowsmith for inclusion in War Memorials of Australia data base. See ND4383war memorials, halliday park, mitcham, arrowsmith, ted, war memorials in australia database -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Blackburn War Memorial, 1/06/2003 12:00:00 AM
... Mitcham melbourne war memorials morton park blackburn arrowsmith ...Coloured photograph of detail of Blackburn War Memorial in Morton Park, Central Road, Blackburn. Part of description of Blackburn & Mitcham War Memorials prepared by Ted Arrowsmith for inclusion in War Memorials of Australia database. See ND4383war memorials, morton park, blackburn, arrowsmith, ted, war memorials in australia database -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Mitcham War Memorial
... Mitcham melbourne war memorial mitcham armstrong ian Black/white ...Black/white - Front view of Mitcham War memorial showing gate in the fence. Memorial was in Whitehorse Road, Mitcham but moved to Halliday Park in Mitcham Roadwar memorial mitcham, armstrong, ian -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Mitcham War Memorial
... Mitcham melbourne war memorial mitcham armstrong ian Black/white ...Black/white photo of Mitcham War Memorial when it was located in Centre of Whitehorse Road. Since moved to Halliday Park. Note horse drawn cart on rightwar memorial mitcham, armstrong, ian -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Mitcham War Memorial
... Mitcham melbourne war memorial mitcham armstrong ian Black/white ...Black/white of Mitcham War Memorial taken inside fence when Memorial was located in Whitehorse Road, Mitcham. Since relocated to Halliday Park in Mitcham Roadwar memorial mitcham, armstrong, ian -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Anzac Day, 1932
Black and white photo of Anzac Day March in Whitehorse Road, Mitcham. Considered a key 'town' event for many years and many returned servicemen from first and second world wars. It is interesting to see the Memorial Hall in the background to the east.anzac day -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Mitcham R.S.L. Memorial Hall, 13/06/1986 12:00:00 AM
... Mitcham melbourne mitcham memorial hall war memorials soldiers ...2 Coloured photos of Mitcham R.S.L. Memorial Hall, north eastern corner Whitehorse Road and McDowall Street. The Hall is comprehensively documented in the society's archives. See also NP1068. War Memorial in foreground Buildings shown to left of hall occupy a vacant block that reached almost to Mitcham Road. Barrie Gracie's Milk Bar and Mr. Holly's shoe repairs filled the remaining space. The large vacant space was used for impromptu cricket and football games and was akso the location for the circuses the regularly visited Mitcham.mitcham memorial hall, war memorials, soldiers memorial, mitcham -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Memorial Hall, Mitcham, 13/06/1986 12:00:00 AM
... Mitcham melbourne mitcham memorial hall war memorial mitcham ...2 Coloured photos of Memorial Hall, Corner Whitehorse Road and McDowall Street, Mitcham. Shows War Memorial.mitcham memorial hall, war memorial, mitcham, soldiers memorial -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, War Memorial Statue, 1989
... Mitcham melbourne war memorials halliday park Black and white ...Black and white photo of War Memorial Statue being moved from its second location, corner of Whitehorse Road and McDowall Street to Halliday Park. Originally located on the western side intersection of Whitehorse and Mitcham Roads.war memorials, halliday park -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, War Memorial, 1989
... Mitcham melbourne war memorials halliday park Coloured photo ...Coloured photo of War Memorial being lowered into place in Halliday Park. (1989)war memorials, halliday park -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, War Memorial, 1989
... Mitcham melbourne war memorial mitcham halliday park Black & white ...Black & white photo of War Memorial being relocated and placed at Halliday parkwar memorial mitcham, halliday park -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Work on paper - Report, Historical plaques, 1/11/1997 12:00:00 AM
Historical plaques in the former City of NunawadingA 27 page list of historical plaques in the former City of Nunawading prepared by members of the Nunawading and District Historical Society in 1997.(Collected and transcribed by Valda & Ted Arrowsmith). Historical plaques in the former City of Nunawading city of nunawading, plaques, war memorials -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document, Remembering an Anzac, 1/06/1997 12:00:00 AM
... Mitcham melbourne byrne james ww1 war memorials A Luther Collage ...A Luther Collage Year 10 History essay which documents a visit to several war memorials and researches the history of James Byrne, a name on the Mitcham War Memorial. He had enlisted in 1915 and had been discharged dur to epilepsy. He reinlisted in 1916 and was sent to England where he died in camp. The reason given wassuffocation due to the influence of drink. The author surmises it may have been an epileptic fit. Maps & photographs included.byrne, james, ww1, war memorials -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - School Project, Memories of an Australian Soldier, 1/06/1997 12:00:00 AM
Photocopy of Luther College Year 10 history project describing several war memorials and researching the story of Sergeant Charles Samuel Hall whose name appears on the Mitcham War Memorial. He served at Gallipoli and on the Western Front but contracted tuberculosis and died at the Australian Military Hospital, Harefield Park in Middlesex. The report includes information about tuberculosis and relates the disease to the conditions in Gallipoli and in France. A report on the Battle of Pozieres is included. 70p. Maps. Photographs.hall, charles samuel, world war 1914-1918. battle of poziers, war memorials -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article - School Project, Remembering an ANZAC, 1/06/1997 12:00:00 AM
Photocopy of Luther College Year 10 History assignment which describes several war memorials and researches the story of Henry Ivanhoe (Ivan) Walker whose name is on the Mitcham and Box Hill War Memorials.Photocopy of Luther College Year 10 History assignment which describes several war memorials and researches the story of Henry Ivanhoe (Ivan) Walker whose name is on the Mitcham and Box Hill War Memorials. He was killed by shellfire on the Western Front and his body never recovered. Copies of letters to and from his parents as they tried to find out information about his death are included. There is some information about his family and an interview with his sister Mrs Hazel Hall who provided some of his letters to his family. 65p Maps. Photographs.Photocopy of Luther College Year 10 History assignment which describes several war memorials and researches the story of Henry Ivanhoe (Ivan) Walker whose name is on the Mitcham and Box Hill War Memorials.walker, henry ivanhoe (ivan), walker family, war memorials, world war, 1914 - 1918 -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Mitcham to commemorate the Centenary of Armistice, 2018
The Rotary Club of Mitcham is creating a Mitcham version of a display at the National War Memorial in Canberra to commemorate the Centenary of Armistice involving 300 poppies named for local servicemen.The Rotary Club of Mitcham is creating a Mitcham version of a display at the National War Memorial in Canberra to commemorate the Centenary of Armistice involving 300 poppies named for local servicemen.The Rotary Club of Mitcham is creating a Mitcham version of a display at the National War Memorial in Canberra to commemorate the Centenary of Armistice involving 300 poppies named for local servicemen.rotary club of mitcham, remembrance day, schwerkolt cottage & museum complex -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, War Memorial Mitcham, C1930
... Mitcham melbourne war memorial mitcham mitcham shopping centre ...Black and white photo (Two) of War Memorial, in Whitehorse Road, Mitcham looking east with part of Shopping Centre showing the Reserve Hotel.war memorial mitcham, mitcham shopping centre, reserve hotel, mitcham -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, War Memorial, Blackburn
Used by Robin Da Costa in 'Blackburn - A Picturesque History'.Black and white photo of War Memorial erected in 1920 on corner of Railway Road and Whitehorse Road, Blackburn. Later re-sited in Morton Park. Goodwin home in background.|See Da Costa book page 46.goodwin family, war memorial, blackburn, railway road blackburn, whitehorse road -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, War Memorial Mitcham
... Mitcham melbourne war memorial mitcham Black and white photo ...Black and white photo of War Memorial, Whitehorse Road, Mitchamwar memorial mitcham -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, War Memorial Mitcham, C1930
... Mitcham melbourne war memorial mitcham Black and white photo ...Black and white photo of War Memorial in Whitehorse Road,Mitcham.The much travelled (located and relocated) soldier has been placed n many since the end of WW1:|1. Centre of Whitehorse Road within reserve midway between Mitcham Road and Station Street (see photograph 562)|2. Closer to Mitcham Road and on the garden /lawns between Whitehorse Road (main throughway) and the northern service| road. (see NP562)|3. On his pedestal outside the Memorial Hall on the corner of Whitehorse Road and MacDowall Street.|4. Currently mounted in the gardens of Halliday Park in Mitcham Rd.war memorial mitcham -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Booklet - The Origin of Parks' Names, City of Whitehorse Parks and Reserves: Names and Origins
List of more than 50 Whitehorse Parks and Reserves and the Name OriginAn incomplete list of more than 50 parks and reserves in Whitehorse and the origin of their names. Printed copy with plastic spiral binding with front and back plastic covers. Some photo originals faded.non-fiction List of more than 50 Whitehorse Parks and Reserves and the Name Origincity of whitehorse, parks and reserves, halliday park, box hill gardens, yarran dheran, schwerkolt cottage, gardiners creek reserve, whitehorse reserve, walker park, slater reserve, old strathdon orchard, morton thomas, boer war memorial linsey park, kyalite, elmore walk, john gardiner, bruce and daisy campbell, upton house, ballyshanassay, blackburn lake -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
Large Book, "The Changing of the Guard"
Large Green Leather covered book with Gold Australian Coat of Arms on front.Reproduced from Official and other photographs of the two World Wars. Published under the auspices of the Board of Management of the Australian War Memorial. Contains Dedication - To the men and women of the Empire who in every hour of danger , face the storm … who in their willing sacrifice are bearing the brunt of a struggle for the peace and security of all peoples. Faint stamp "Maurice Parker" inside front cover top left. -
Highett RSL Sub Branch Inc
Book:, The National War Memorial of Victoria: The Shrine of Remembrance [January 1961]
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Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
Book, C.E.W. BEAN (Author) Formerly Australian Official War Historian et al, Anzac to Amiens, 1953
WW1 HistoryA Shorter History of the Australian Fighting Services in the First World War. Canberra Australian War Memorial 1952. (Third Edition). -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
Rifle bucket scabbard, Blackman Leather Goods, 1940
WWII HeritageFrom Australian War Memorial: Standard issue blocked brown leather rifle bucket for attachment to the Pattern 1912 UP saddle. Bucket is complete with a leather slide steadying fitting, half way down the bucket, to attach it to the surcingle of the saddle, and a leather strap with brass buckle at the top of the bucket which attaches it to the saddle tree.Strap only is stamped with a broad arrow and manufacturer's details 'BLACKMAN LEATHER GOODS LTD. 175 BERMONDSEY ST S.E.1 1940'. -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
Document - Printed Dedication
This copy describes the proceedings at a ceremony in 1920 to install a memorial to Australian soldiers at Amiens cathedral. A3 printed, laminated page. Title Lest We Forget at top. Colour printing, text describes the dedication of an Australian grave in Amiens cathedral by the Bishop of Amiens and Marshal Foch. 1914 Lest We Forget 1918. / Honour to those who upheld our honour / 60,000 paid the great price / The allied commander pays the highest tribute to the Australian Forces.war, wwi, amiens, foch, bishop of amiens, memorial, burial -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
Document - 1/ Attestation Paper of enlisted persons. 2/ Copy of Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial, Unknown
WWI historical significance.1/ Australian Imperial Force. Copy of Attestation Paper of Persons Enlisted for Service Abroad, George William Cameron dated 17/7/1915. 2/ Copy of Certificate from the Commonwealth War Graves Commission. Ypres (Menin Gate) In Memory of George William Cameron 4172, 8th Bn., Australian Infantry, A.I.F. who died on 20th September 1917 Age 34.As above -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
Book - Commemerative book, The Speciality Press Limited. And W.D.Joynt & Company, The National War Memorial of Victoria, 1955
A4 sized book showing appreciation of the Shrine of Remembrance and the 1939 - 1945 War Memorial. -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
Booklet, The National War Memorial of Victoria. An Interpretative Appreciation of the Shrine Of Remembrance. Including illustrations
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Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
Currency - Various memorial coins
Our Legends 25 cent coin: OBVERSE Portrait of the Queen Elizabeth II in the field of the coin. Lettering: ELIZABETH II AUSTRALIA 2016 IRB. REVERSE Depiction of a Victoria Cross Medal. 50th anniversary of the end of the Korean war coin: The coin design background of vertical lines replicates the stainless steel poles which are a major feature of the design of the Australian National Korean War Memorial in Canberra. The 'Dove of Peace' is shown between the floral emblems of South Korea and Australia. 1915 Gallipoli Coin: The Royal Australian Mint released the 2005 One Dollar Coin commemorating the 90th anniversary of the ANZAC landing on Gallipoli. The design of the coin has a silhouette image of an Australian bugler. This design is very plain and simple, but it portrays its message - ‘Lest We Forget. The image captures the ‘sounds of the last post being played as the sun sets over the beaches of Gallipoli. Whilst commemorating the 90th anniversary of Gallipoli, the image of the bugler is the highly relevant in relation to all conflicts in which Australia has fought. Centenary of the Australian Army coin: This coin is being minted in memory of those who have given their lives in the past and those who still serve for our country today. The $1 coin displays the Army crest, also referred to as the "rising sun" crest.