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Buninyong Visitor Information Centre
Document - Honour Roll, Australian Commonwealth Military Forces - 1914-1918 Roll of Honour - Shire of Buninyong
... World War 1... served in the First World War. An asterisk marks the names.... World War 1 Buninyong Military History On back of frame 'G.D ...Includes enlisted soldiers and those killed in action. Framed listing of names of Shire of Buninyong residents who served in the First World War. An asterisk marks the names of those killed. There are seven columns of names with about 500 names listed.On back of frame 'G.D. Whykes, 310 Forest Street, Buninyong 3357'. world war 1, buninyong, military history -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Document - Photocopy, Account of refugee Javanese from Netherland East Indies cared for by Rev J T Freeman during WWII, Wilfred D'Estena Freeman, Aug 1995
... War - World War II... Methodist during World War II (ref also 1170, 1176)...Religion - Wesleyan Methodist Church War - World War II J T ...Account of refugee Javanese from Netherland East Indies (Indonesia) cared for by Reverend J.T. Freeman at Graham Street Methodist during World War II (ref also 1170, 1176)religion - wesleyan methodist church, war - world war ii, j t freeman -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - BENDIGO ADVERTISER: CENTENARY OF THE DAY BENDIGO WOKE TO WORLD WAR 1
... WORLD WAR 1... World War 1..., to commemorate centenary of World War 1 beginning. A city of Greater... Bendigo World War 1 Anzac Reproduction of pages from Bendigo ...Reproduction of pages from Bendigo Advertiser August 6 2014, to commemorate centenary of World War 1 beginning. A city of Greater Bendigo and Bendigo District RSL Centenary of Anzac initiative.bendigo, world war 1, anzac -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - JENNY FOLEY COLLECTION: REMENBRANCE
... 11, 2002. Remembrance: veterans of World War 1. The names...: veterans of World War 1. The names of these men and the details ...Bendigo Advertiser ''The way we were'' from Monday, March 11, 2002. Remembrance: veterans of World War 1. The names of these men and the details surrounding the photo are unknown. The clip is in a foldernewspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Uniform, Air Raid Precautions Warden Armlet, c.1941
... second world war 1939-1945... (ARP) wardens in Kew in the Second World War. Air raid wardens... Emergency Service (SES) of Victoria during the Second World War... (ARP) wardens in Kew in the Second World War. Air raid wardens ...Part of a suite of materials used by Air Raid Precautions (ARP) wardens in Kew in the Second World War. Air raid wardens managed groups of people in using air raid facilities that were constructed throughout the district. The ARP scheme was based on that developed in the United Kingdom. The collection of ARP items, originally belonging to Mr Samuel James Gare of Bowen Street, Kew, was donated five years after his death by his son.Primary resources showing the materials and advice developed to protect civilians on the home front. Examples of such support in the Kew Historical Society's collection includes advice for authorised community representatives, insignia and equipment.White rubberised canvas armband with tape ties. Printed in black on the band is 'ARP/WARDEN'. A similar example in the Australian War Memorial's collection notes that this: "Example of the type of Air Raid Precaution (ARP) armband used by the State Emergency Service (SES) of Victoria during the Second World War; this style worn by ARP wardens. The Victorian style of armband differed from those of other states, and is indicative of the variety of ARP organisations found across the states."Inscribed on reverse: "KH-2019"air raid precautions - uniforms, second world war 1939-1945, arp, air raid precautions, state emergency services victoria 1939-1945, second world war — air raid precautions, world war 2 — 1939-1945, home front — kew (vic.) -
Brighton Historical Society
Uniform, Army jacket, circa 1914-19
... first world war...First World War Army jacket belonging to Lieutenant Sydney...First World War Army jacket, khaki with four front pockets... First World War Army jacket, khaki with four front pockets ...First World War Army jacket belonging to Lieutenant Sydney Matthew Callaghan (1892-1976), who served in the Australian Engineers, AIF Canteens Section and the Australian Flying Corps during WWI. Sydney and his family lived at 34 Normanby Street from 1932. His parents lived in Bay Road, Sandringham.First World War Army jacket, khaki with four front pockets. Winged Australian Flying Corps patch above left breast pocket. Lieutenant's insignia on epaulets: two diamond-shaped metal 'pips' and a curving band with the word "AUSTRALIA". Flying Corps colour patch on each shoulder: a pale blue triangle with two small red stripes and a large central darker blue stripe. Metal belt hooks on either side of the waist. The garment has been widened, with a strip of khaki fabric inserted in the centre back.sydney matthew callaghan, australian flying corps, military uniform, first world war -
Greensborough Historical Society
Book, The Great Escape by Paul Brickhill, 1951_
... world war ii...World War II, Prisoners of War, Escapes.... cover, illus. World War II, Prisoners of War, Escapes. world war ...World War II, Prisoners of War, Escapes.263p., hard cover, illus.world war ii, prisoners of war, escapes, paul brickhill -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Functional object - Badge/s, Swan & Hudson, "World War 1 Veterans", 1980
... "World War 1 Veterans"... World War 1...Badge or medallion issued to wives of first world war... Trams tramways Badges World War 1 Tickets Badge or medallion ...Badge or medallion issued to wives of first world war veterans. Round cast brass with a small lug or attachment point on the top, finished with a high gloss lacquered finish. Rear finished with a slight stippled finish, with the words "Not Transferable" and the name of the manufacturer, "Swan & Hudson" cast in. Yellow background with the words "World War 1 Veterans Wife" and the number "507" stamped into a gold background. See Reg Item 811 for the one issued to veterans and widows of veterans.trams, tramways, badges, world war 1, tickets -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - JENNY FOLEY COLLECTION: WORLD WAR 1 CLASSES OF 1916
... JENNY FOLEY COLLECTION: WORLD WAR 1 CLASSES OF 1916..., 2003. World War 1 classes of 1916: White Hills Primary School... "The way we were" from Monday, October 6, 2003. World War 1 classes ...Bendigo Advertiser "The way we were" from Monday, October 6, 2003. World War 1 classes of 1916: White Hills Primary School grades one and two. the photo is 87 years old and shows a group of 56 students with 18 girls and 38 boys making up the two classes. The children's ages appear to be quite varied as this was 1916 and in the midst of World War 1. The two women teachers' attire reflects the austerity of the times.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were -
Bendigo Military Museum
Book - BOOK, READERS DIGEST, The Reader's Digest Assoc Pty Ltd, Readers Digest - Illustrated Story of WWII, c.1970
... & photos all theatre & World War II 1939 - 1945.... & photos all theatre & World War II 1939 - 1945. books-military ...Hard covered, illustrated buckram bound book. Red illustrated paper dust cover. 536 cut pages. Contains illustrations & photos all theatre & World War II 1939 - 1945.books-military-history, illustrations, readers digest -
4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment Unit History Room
Commemorative Coin, We will remember them, 2017
... superimposed on Australian flag. "We will remember them", "First World... will remember them", "First World War" Macquarie Mint ...Copper, plated in silver, coin. Obverse: Rising Sun Badge, "Australia", "1914-1918" Reverse: Charging Light Horseman superimposed on Australian flag. "We will remember them", "First World War" -
4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment Unit History Room
Honour Board, 1925 (estimated)
... world war 1.... Members who subsequently died on World War 1 service also listed. ... who subsequently died on World War 1 service also listed ...Honour Board, wooden construction, with gold lettering listing members of the 4th (late 20th) Corangamite Light Horse. Members who subsequently died on World War 1 service also listed. world war 1, 4th light horse, 20th light horse, memorials, corangamite, militia units, colac -
Frankston RSL Sub Branch
Sharpening Stone
... was issued to service personnel during World War 2. This stone... blades. The stone was issued to service personnel during World ...A honing stone used for sharpening the cutting edge of steel bladed pocket knives or razor blades. The stone was issued to service personnel during World War 2. This stone was issued ca 1940. -
Frankston RSL Sub Branch
Collection, G. E. Miller
... Collection of items relating to Australian Army World War 2... relating to Australian Army World War 2 serviceman Private George ...Collection of items relating to Australian Army World War 2 serviceman Private George Edward (Red) Miller, service number VX3693 of the 2/5th Battalion. (refer to items 00460.1 and 00460.2) -
Frankston RSL Sub Branch
Postcard
... during World War I. The postcard is intricately and colourfully... to an Australian family during World War I. The postcard is intricately ...A Christmas postcard which was sent to an Australian family during World War I. The postcard is intricately and colourfully embroidered on silk framed with a cardboard backing. The design is of several allied flags and Christmas decorations.The reverse side of the postcard has the followinh handwritten note: "Merry Xmas to all from Dad" -
Frankston RSL Sub Branch
Postcard (two of six)
... family during World War I. The postcard is intricately... which was sent to an Australian family during World War I ...An embroidered postcard which was sent to an Australian family during World War I. The postcard is intricately and colourfully embroidered on silk framed with a cardboard backing. The design is of flowers and foliage with the words "for you alone". The reverse side of the postcard has the following handwritten note: "With Love From Billie Wishing you a Happy New Year xxxxxx" -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Postcards and Photos, 1914-1918
... to the first world war. Most are English. A few are Australian... postcards and photos sent and relating to the first world war. Most ...The cards and photos eventually became the property of someone living in Australia despite most being sent to English addresses. This denotes the probable emigration of the family to Australia.a collection of 75 postcards and photos sent and relating to the first world war. Most are English. A few are Australian and Canadian. Several are sent from France by a soldier serving there. Two are group photos of soldiers.Personal letters are written on the backs of some. Pictures of towns or district have location.postcards -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Medal - Cawsey 13 ALH
... World War One...Two world War medals awarded to Regimental No 1336 Trooper... melbourne Cawsey 13 ALH Medal Two world War medals awarded ...The British War Medal was instituted on 26 July 1919 for award to those who had rendered service between 5 August 1914, the day following the British declaration of war against the German Empire, and the armistice of 11 November 1918, both dates inclusive. The 13th Light Horse Regiment (AIF) was raised at Broadmeadows Victoria in March 1915. Following service at Gallipoli the regiment was broken up with squadrons going to France as Divisional Cavalry Squadrons of 2nd, 4th and 5th Divisions. The regiment was reformed as firstly 1st Anzac Corps Mounted Troops and later Australian Corps Mounted Troops. The regiment was raised as 13th Light Horse (Gippsland), a Citizen Forces unit. following WWI, and trained as a cavalry regiment till August 1940, when it converted from horse to mechanised initially as 13th Motor Regiment then 13th Armoured Regiment. It trained in Victoria and, as the Japanese threat to the mainland declined, was disbanded in October 1943 with men going to other units.. Two world War medals awarded to Regimental No 1336 Trooper H P C Cawsey 13th Australian Light Horse. Medals are British War Medal 1914-1918 and Victory Medal.cawsey, 13th, light horse, world war one, wwi -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Uniform - 13LH WWI jacket
... world war one..., "Australia" epaulette titles, metal buttons and World War One ribbon... and World War One ribbon bar. The 13th Light Horse Regiment (AIF ...The 13th Light Horse Regiment (AIF) was raised at Broadmeadows Victoria in March 1915. Following service at Gallipoli the regiment was broken up with squadrons going to France as Divisional Cavalry Squadrons of 2nd, 4th and 5th Divisions. The regiment was reformed as firstly 1st Anzac Corps Mounted Troops and later Australian Corps Mounted Troops.Khaki jacket with 13th Australian Light Horse Regiment colour patches and "A" insignia, Rising Sun collar badges, "Australia" epaulette titles, metal buttons and World War One ribbon bar.uniform, 13th, aif, wwi, world war one, light horse -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document, Leslie Laurence Hornby
... World War 1914-1918... served in World War 1 and was killed at Villers-Bretonneux. His... in World War 1 and was killed at Villers-Bretonneux. His former ...Documents concerning Captain Leslie Laurence Hornby, who served in World War 1 and was killed at Villers-Bretonneux.Documents concerning Captain Leslie Laurence Hornby, who served in World War 1 and was killed at Villers-Bretonneux. His former address was at Mitcham, where he lived with his sister Geraldine.Documents concerning Captain Leslie Laurence Hornby, who served in World War 1 and was killed at Villers-Bretonneux. whitehorse road mitcham, hornby, geraldine, world war 1914-1918, hornby, leslie laurence -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Audio - PMHPS Meeting, John Lack, Conscription storm during WWI, David Nicholas, 27 Aug 2018
... War - World War I...John Lack discusses the conscription storm of World War I... the conscription storm of World War I and in particular its evolvement ...John Lack discusses the conscription storm of World War I and in particular its evolvement in Port Melbourne. PMHPS monthly meeting 27.08.2018 Duration including meeting preliminaries 2:00:18war - world war i, conscription, john lack -
Wodonga & District Historical Society Inc
Functional object - Small Shaving Brush, H. Oldfield & Son, 1941
... World War 11... personnel during the World War 2 era. It has a pine timber handle... brush issued to Australian personnel during the World War 2 era ...This item is part of a collection of items owned by Arthur Lock, a member of the 2/23rd Battalion, an all-volunteer Second Australian Imperial Force which served as part of the garrison during the Siege of Tobruk, then at El Alamein, New Guinea and Borneo. It has particular local significance as the battalion was know as "Albury's Own" because a large majority of the battalion's initial intake of volunteers came from the Albury–Wodonga region.This shaving brush was part of standard supplies and personal items issued to members of the Australian Defence Forces during World War 2.Standard Defence issue shaving brush issued to Australian personnel during the World War 2 era. It has a pine timber handle with black bristles and string reinforcement bindin at the top of the handle. On base of brush "H. OLDFIELD/& SON/ SYDNEY/1941world war 11, rats of tobruk, soldiers kit -
Clunes Museum
Photograph, CIRCA 1914/18
... WEARING A.I. F. UNIFORM - WORLD WAR 1, CAP AND LAPEL BADGES, LEG.... UNIFORM - WORLD WAR 1, CAP AND LAPEL BADGES, LEG PUTTEES, CARRYING ...ORIGINAL BLACK & WHITE PHOTOGRAPH OF PTE. L.J. NEWTON WEARING A.I. F. UNIFORM - WORLD WAR 1, CAP AND LAPEL BADGES, LEG PUTTEES, CARRYING CANE UNDER RIGHT ARM.PTE. L.J. NEWTONlocal history, photography, photographs, military -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - JENNY FOLEY COLLECTION: SILVER SCREEN
... screen: more of the Darwin series taken in 1942 during World War... series taken in 1942 during World War 2. this snap is of a Darwin ...Bendigo Advertiser ''The way we were'' from 2003. Silver screen: more of the Darwin series taken in 1942 during World War 2. this snap is of a Darwin picture theatre. The clip is in a folder.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - JENNY FOLEY COLLECTION: WORLD WAR 1
... JENNY FOLEY COLLECTION: WORLD WAR 1...Bendigo Advertiser ''The way we were'' from 2000. World... ''The way we were'' from 2000. World War 1: Bendigo soldiers pose ...Bendigo Advertiser ''The way we were'' from 2000. World War 1: Bendigo soldiers pose for a group photo in England before sailing for the battlefield of France in November 1916. The clip is in a folder.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - JENNY FOLEY COLLECTION: HELP ON THE WAY
... on the way: ambulance drivers during World War I. Les and Ron Nixon... during World War I. Les and Ron Nixon, of Inglewood, are two ...Bendigo Advertiser ''The way we were'' from 2001. Help on the way: ambulance drivers during World War I. Les and Ron Nixon, of Inglewood, are two of the men in the photo. The clip is in a folder.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - JENNY FOLEY COLLECTION: PORTRAIT
... , 2004. Portrait: this World War I photograph is of soldier... "The way we were" from Friday, April 2, 2004. Portrait: this World ...Bendigo Advertiser "The way we were" from Friday, April 2, 2004. Portrait: this World War I photograph is of soldier Alfred Gannaway, who married Bendigo girl Hazel Waterson.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - WES HARRY COLLECTION: MOTOR SPIRIT RATION STAMPS, 1939 - 1949
... World War 2... the years during world war 2. Most are signed on the back by G... ORGANIZATION Government ration tickets World War 2 Rationing Motor ...Collection of thirty six Motor Spirit Ration stamps from the years during world war 2. Most are signed on the back by G. Alice Jones. Also on the reverse is ' 2(e)/4652.organization, government, ration tickets, world war 2, rationing, motor spirit ration stamps -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - Myer World War I Honour Roll, Employees Bendigo
... Myer World War I Honour Roll, Employees Bendigo...B&W photograph of the Myer "Great European War" (World War... of the Myer "Great European War" (World War I) Roll of Honour ...B&W photograph of the Myer "Great European War" (World War I) Roll of Honour for employees of Myers Bendigo. Colour photograph recording fifty three names of Myer Bendigo employees. social history, myer store, wwi, honour roll -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Mounted Medallion and Medal, SGT M HARRIS V22764
... (on the front) World War 1939-1945... (on the front) World War 1939-1945 Borough of Wangaratta Medal presented ...Borough of Wangaratta Medal presented to Sergeant Mervyn Sylvester Walter HARRIS V22764 of the 6 Aux Horse Transport who enlisted on 25/11/1937 at Wangaratta and was discharged on 1/5/1944.Round metal medallion mounted on black plastic base and medal attached with string.Presented by the Borough of Wangaratta inc 1863 (on the back) In grateful appreciation V22764 Sgt M Harris (on the front) World War 1939-1945sgt m harris, v22764, 6 aux horse transport