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8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Photograph - 8th LH Gallipoli
... world war one... horrendous casualties including Lieutenant Colonel White. world war ...The 8th Light Horse Regiment AIF was raised at Broadmeadows Victoria in September 1914 under the command of Lieutenant Colonel Alexander White and formed part of the 3rd Light Horse Brigade. The regiment served at Gallipoli where in a courageous but ill-fated charge at the Nek on 7 August 1915 it suffered horrendous casualties including Lieutenant Colonel White. Faded black and white photograph of 8th Light Horse soldier preparing food in sandbag trench at Gallipoli, 1915. Photo is glued to fluted plastic backing.world war one, wwi, gallipoli, anzac, 8th, light horse -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Photograph - 8th LH Gallipoli
... world war one... horrendous casualties including Lieutenant Colonel White. world war ...The 8th Light Horse Regiment AIF was raised at Broadmeadows Victoria in September 1914 under the command of Lieutenant Colonel Alexander White and formed part of the 3rd Light Horse Brigade. The regiment served at Gallipoli where in a courageous but ill-fated charge at the Nek on 7 August 1915 it suffered horrendous casualties including Lieutenant Colonel White. Faded black and white photograph of two 8th Light Horse soldiers standing beside sleeping dugout in side of sandbagged trench at Gallipoli, 1915. Photo is glued to fluted plastic backing.world war one, wwi, gallipoli, anzac, 8th, light horse -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Photograph - 8th LH Gallipoli
... world war one... horrendous casualties including Lieutenant Colonel White. world war ...The 8th Light Horse Regiment AIF was raised at Broadmeadows Victoria in September 1914 under the command of Lieutenant Colonel Alexander White and formed part of the 3rd Light Horse Brigade. The regiment served at Gallipoli where in a courageous but ill-fated charge at the Nek on 7 August 1915 it suffered horrendous casualties including Lieutenant Colonel White. Faded black and white photograph of 8th Light Horse soldiers preparing to dis-embark from warship to land at Anzac Cove, May 1915. Photo is glued to fluted plastic backing.world war one, wwi, gallipoli, anzac, 8th, light horse -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Photograph - 8th LH Gallipoli
... world war one... horrendous casualties including Lieutenant Colonel White. world war ...The 8th Light Horse Regiment AIF was raised at Broadmeadows Victoria in September 1914 under the command of Lieutenant Colonel Alexander White and formed part of the 3rd Light Horse Brigade. The regiment served at Gallipoli where in a courageous but ill-fated charge at the Nek on 7 August 1915 it suffered horrendous casualties including Lieutenant Colonel White. Faded black and white photograph of 8th Light Horse soldiers diging in on rocky saddle at Gallipoli, 1915. Photo is glued to fluted plastic backing.world war one, wwi, gallipoli, anzac, 8th, light horse -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Photograph - 8th LH Gallipoli
... world war one... horrendous casualties including Lieutenant Colonel White. world war ...The 8th Light Horse Regiment AIF was raised at Broadmeadows Victoria in September 1914 under the command of Lieutenant Colonel Alexander White and formed part of the 3rd Light Horse Brigade. The regiment served at Gallipoli where in a courageous but ill-fated charge at the Nek on 7 August 1915 it suffered horrendous casualties including Lieutenant Colonel White. Faded black and white photograph of 8th Light Horse soldiers wearing shorts putting on his boot outside dugout in trench at Gallipoli, 1915. Photo is glued to fluted plastic backing.world war one, wwi, gallipoli, anzac, 8th, light horse -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Photograph - 8th LH Gallipoli
... world war one... horrendous casualties including Lieutenant Colonel White. world war ...The 8th Light Horse Regiment AIF was raised at Broadmeadows Victoria in September 1914 under the command of Lieutenant Colonel Alexander White and formed part of the 3rd Light Horse Brigade. The regiment served at Gallipoli where in a courageous but ill-fated charge at the Nek on 7 August 1915 it suffered horrendous casualties including Lieutenant Colonel White. Faded black and white photograph of 8th Light Horse soldiers sitting round makeshift table in trench at Gallipoli, 1915. Photo is glued to fluted plastic backing.world war one, wwi, gallipoli, anzac, 8th, light horse -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Pamphlet - McGrath & Austin
... world war one... mcgrath austin 8th light horse world war one wwi Black and white ...William McGrath enlisted as a Trooper in the 8th Light Horse in 1915. He rose to the rank of Squadron Sergeant Major and was commissioned as a Second Lieutenant on Gallipoli. McGrath served throughout the war with 8th Light Horse Regiment progressing through the officer ranks. As adjutant, he compiled a history of the regiment both from personal knowledge and the regiment's war diary. McGrath's successor as adjutant, Captain Austin, is believed to have had input into the document and for some years was thought to have been the originator. The 8th Light Horse Regiment AIF was raised at Broadmeadows Victoria in September 1914 under the command of Lieutenant Colonel Alexander White and formed part of the 3rd Light Horse Brigade. The regiment served at Gallipoli where in a courageous but ill-fated charge at the Nek on 7 August 1915 it suffered horrendous casualties including Lieutenant Colonel White. Rebuilt in Egypt under the command of Lieutenant Colonel Leslie Maygar VC the regiment went on the serve throughout the Middle East Campaign. Colonel Maygar died of wounds at Beersheba when the regiment was attacked by enemy aircraft while waiting to follow up the successful charge of the 4th LH Brigade on 30 October 1917. The 8th Light Horse AIF was disbanded in 1919, but soon after re-raised as the 8th (Indi) Light Horse in the Citizen Military Forces, superseding 16th (Indi) Light HorseBlack and white photograph of two 8th Light Horse officers ; Captains McGrath (left) and Austin. Photograph is glued to fluted plastic board.mcgrath, austin, 8th light horse, world war one, wwi -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Photograph - 8th LH Gallipoli
... World War One... melbourne World War One WWI Gallipoli White "In my bedroom ...Black and white photograph of Lieutenant Colonel White, Commanding Officer 8th Australian Light Horse sitting in a niche in a tranch wall writing in his notebook."In my bedroom in the main communication. Colonel White"world war one, wwi, gallipoli, white -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Photograph - Launch My Corps Cavalry
... World War One... Mounted Troops. 13th light horse World War One WWI Fischer Hunter ..."My Corps Cavalry: a history of the 13th Australian Light Horse" was written by Lieutenant Colonel Douglas Hunter (Retired) and launched by Deputy Prime Minister Hon Tim Fischer. Tim Fischer served with 1st Battalion Royal Australian Regiment; Doug Hunter served with 8/13 Victorian Mounted Rifles. 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.Colour photograph of Hon Tim Fischer speaking at the launch of the book "My Corps Cavalry: history of the 13th Australian Light Horse at Buna Barracks Albury 13 March 1999.13th, light horse, world war one, wwi, fischer, hunter, book -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Photograph - Launch My Corps Cavalry
... world war one... Mounted Troops. 13th light horse world war one wwi fischer hunter ..."My Corps Cavalry: a history of the 13th Australian Light Horse" was written by Lieutenant Colonel Douglas Hunter (Retired) and launched by Deputy Prime Minister Hon Tim Fischer. Tim Fischer served with 1st Battalion Royal Australian Regiment; Doug Hunter served with 8/13 Victorian Mounted Rifles. 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.Colour photograph of display of light horseman and horse of the 13th Australian Light Horse prepared for the launch of the book "My Corps Cavalry: history of the 13th Australian Light Horse", at Buna Barracks Albury 13 March 1999.13th, light horse, world war one, wwi, fischer, hunter, book -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Photograph - Launch My Corps Cavalry
... world war one... Mounted Troops. 13th light horse world war one wwi hunter book ..."My Corps Cavalry: a history of the 13th Australian Light Horse" was written by Lieutenant Colonel Douglas Hunter (Retired) and launched by Deputy Prime Minister Hon Tim Fischer. Tim Fischer served with 1st Battalion Royal Australian Regiment; Doug Hunter served with 8/13 Victorian Mounted Rifles. 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.Colour photograph of RAAC Historian Major Paul Handel (Retired), Major John Baines and Lieutenant Colonel Doug Hunter (Retired) at the launch of the book "My Corps Cavalry: history of the 13th Australian Light Horse at Buna Barracks Albury 13 March 1999.13th, light horse, world war one, wwi, hunter, book, baines, handel -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Badge - Wood 22 ASC
... World War One... melbourne Wood Service Corps World War One WWI AASC Display board ...Display board with British War Medal and Victory medals of 10962 Private A J Wood 3rd Divisional Train and later 22nd Company Australian Army Service Corps (AASC), together with one ID disc and a Returned from Active Service badge, ribbon bar and colour patch.wood, service corps, world war one, wwi, aasc -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Souvenir - Turkish belt
... World War one... various British regiments. badges Turkey World War one WWI Leather ...Turkish Army belt collected in WW1 by a soldier serving in the Middle East and used to mount a collection of cap badges from various British regiments.Leather belt with Turkish Army buckle and a collection of British Army badges fixed along it.badges, turkey, world war one, wwi -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Photograph - 8LH in desert WWI
... world war one... was disbanded. 8th Light horse AIF world war one WWI Compilation of nine ...The 8th Light Horse Regiment AIF was raised at Broadmeadows Victoria in September 1914 under the command of Lieutenant Colonel Alexander White and formed part of the 3rd Light Horse Brigade. The regiment served at Gallipoli where in a courageous but ill-fated charge at the Nek on 7 August 1915 it suffered horrendous casualties including Lieutenant Colonel White. Rebuilt in Egypt under the command of Lieutenant Colonel Leslie Maygar VC the regiment went on the serve throughout the Middle East Campaign. Colonel Maygar died of wounds at Beersheba when the regiment was attacked by enemy aircraft while waiting to follow up the successful charge of the 4th LH Brigade on 30 October 1917. The 8th Light Horse AIF was disbanded in 1919, but soon after re-raised as the 8th (Indi) Light Horse in the Citizen Military Forces, superseding 16th (Indi) Light Horse. It had its headquarters at Benalla with sub-units throughout the Upper Murray and Northeast Victoria. In December 1941, the regiment converted from horse to mechanised, initially as 8th Reconnaissance Battalion then in July 1942 it became 8th Cavalry Regiment and served in Northern Territory. As Japanese threat to the mainland declined the regiment was disbanded.Compilation of nine black and white photographs of 8th Light Horse ( AIF ) in period 1914 - 1918, mounted in wooden frame.8th, light horse, aif, world war one, wwi -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Photograph - 8th LH parade through melbourne
... World War One... could be either period. 8th light horse band melbourne World War ...Top image taken 1940. centre image 1914 . Third image could be either period.Compilation of three images of 8th Light Horse mounted in heavy wooden frame.8th, light horse, band, melbourne, world war one -
Rutherglen RSL Sub-Branch
Memorabilia - Gaters, c. early 20th century
... world war one... military australian army world war one first world war Leg gaters ...Typical of those worn by officers WWILeg gaters, leather dark tan with strap and buckle fastners at top. military, australian army, world war one, first world war -
Rutherglen RSL Sub-Branch
Memorabilia - Lilliput Roll of Honour 1914-1918, c. 1919
... world war one... great war rutherglen lilliput world war one Hand-painted heading ...Framed collage of photographic portraits of soldiers, set in cardboard mount with hand-painted names of each soldier. Soldiers names are: Harry Withens W. Grail A. E. Robertson J. H. Nott George Robertson Herbert Eggleston W. J. Tanner C. R. Eggleston R. McPherson W. G. Parker Berkly Withers T. O'Connor Tom Shandon G. McEvoy Frank Gullifer N. Clarke J. W. Thompson A. McLauren G. F. (Gideon Francis) Dare A. E. Ellis A. W. Ellis J. B. Dixon C. Duffy J. Clarke A. Charles Dick Pond L. Robertson W. Dick J. Pond J. Pearce Clive Rivers R. B. Dixon A. Hill A. Smith M. Harrison W. Gale R. Fishburn R. ThompsonHand-painted heading reads: LILLIPUT ROLL OF HONOUR-1914-1918. Hand-painted footer reads: Substituted by the Residents of the Lilliput Districtportraits, soldiers, honour boards, wwi, great war, rutherglen, lilliput, world war one -
Melbourne Legacy
Postcard, Troops camped at the Pyramids, Egypt, 1915
... world war one... War 1 and many had passed through Egypt. world war one war ...This postcard was sent by "O.G." to J. Gawler on 7 February 1915 from an Army camp in Egypt. The postcard appears to have been hung up by a thumb tack as there is a small hole at the top centre of the card. This item is representative of the letters and postcards that were sent home to war by servicemen during the First World War and was a way to maintain a connection to their loved ones during difficult and uncertain times. Postcards were a very common form of communication in the first World War. This postcard also records places for those who didn't have cameras. This type of souvenir would have been familiar to the first Legatees as they had served in World War 1 and many had passed through Egypt.The front image of the postcard is a photograph of a camp of white canvas tents lined up in rows in front of a pyramid. Several soldiers can be seen walking throughout the campsite. On the reverse is a message written in black ink. There is also a small hole in the top centre of the postcard.Message on reverse of postcard is dated 7.2.15 and says: "This is a view of part of Mena camp where the 1st Australian Division has been camped. We have had fine weather and very cold nights. Weigh nearly 11 stone now. O.G." Addressed to: "Mr J M Gawler, Collins St, Melbourne"world war one, war correspondence, souvenir -
Melbourne Legacy
Book, AUSTRALIA'S RECORD, c.1920
... World War One... 1. World War One Australian Imperial Force history Title ...Pictorial and written record of Australian generals in World War 1. From Trove it is 'Record of the Australian Imperial Force in the Great War 4th August 1914 - 28th June 1919' by J.W. Sanders. Published in approximate 1920. More details to be added. TBA and check locationShows British and Foreign honours bestowed on generals, and commands held in the Australian Army during World War 1.A bound green ledger of Australia's generals in the first world war.Title printed in capital letters and underlined with an arc, gold lettering. Badge of the Rising Sun and inscription underneath badge (AUSTRALIAN COMMONWEALTH MILITARY FORCES) printed in gold lettering.world war one, australian imperial force, history -
Melbourne Legacy
Postcard, Gallipoli, troops landing at Gaba Tepe, 1915
... world war one... Legatees as they had served in World War 1. world war one gallipoli ...A postcard with a black and white image of small boats being towed on a rope through water. Each boat is carrying several soldiers, and other ships and boats can be seen in the background. From the title it is a landing party going ashore near Gaba Tepe, on the Gallipoli peninsula. The back of the post card is blank so it was kept more as a souvenir than sent as a letter. There are other similar postcards in the collection.Images of Gallipoli were captured on postcards as mementoes. 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.Black and white postcard with an image of small boats being towed on a rope through water. Each boat is carrying several soldiers, and other ships and boats can be seen in the background. Front of postcard: "TOWED IN UNDER PROTECTION OF THE FLEETS FIRE : A LANDING PARTY GOING TO REINFORCE THE AUSTRALIANS NEAR GABA TEPE."world war one, gallipoli, souvenir -
Melbourne Legacy
Postcard, Anzac Cove, Gallipoli, 1915
... world war one.... world war one gallipoli souvenir Postcard with an image of ANZAC ...A post card showing a scene from Gallipoli. Postcards were a common form of correspondence in World War 1. They were also good souvenirs as cameras weren't commonplace.Postcards were a very common form of communication in the first World War. This postcard also records Gallipoli for those who didn't have cameras. This type of souvenir would have been familiar to the first Legatees as they had served in World War 1 and many had served at Gallipoli.Postcard with an image of ANZAC Cove. Several soldiers can be seen standing along the beach, while boats and supplies line the shore. world war one, gallipoli, souvenir -
Melbourne Legacy
Postcard, World War 1, 1915
... world war one.... world war one souvenir The postcard's image depicts a field ...Postcards were a common form of souvenirs for soldiers who were travelling around Europe either during World War 1 or just after, before returning to Australia. The link to Legacy is not known but there are many postcards are in the collection.Postcards were a very common form of communication in the first World War. This postcard also records the war for those who didn't have cameras. This type of souvenir would have been familiar to the first Legatees as they had served in World War 1 and many had served at Gallipoli.The postcard's image depicts a field of white canvas tents line the background. Several people can be seen cutting wood in the foreground, standing just behind a wire fence. world war one, souvenir -
Melbourne Legacy
Postcard, World War 1 soldiers, c.1915
... world war one... as they had served in World War 1. world war one souvenir cannon ...A postcard depicts five soldiers standing near a cannon in winter time. They are wearing jackets and hats to protect them from the cold as freshly fallen snow rests on the surrounding foliage. Postcards were a common form of souvenirs for soldiers who were travelling around Europe either during World War 1 or just after, before returning to Australia. The link to Legacy is not known but there are many postcards are in the collection.Postcards were a very common form of communication in the first World War. This postcard also records the war for those who didn't have cameras. This type of souvenir would have been familiar to the first Legatees as they had served in World War 1.The postcard's image depicts five soldiers standing near a cannon. They are wearing jackets and hats to protect them from the cold as freshly fallen snow rests on the surrounding foliage. A small hole can be seen at the top centre of the card, most likely from a thumb tack.world war one, souvenir, cannon, soldiers -
Melbourne Legacy
Book, Aussie, 1920
... world war one... booster. world war one souvenir magazine Front cover, "Aussie ...Aussie, a lighthearted account of life in the field for Australian troops during WW1. Featuring stories, cartoons, letters to the editor and much more. Aussie was conceived in November 1914 but it was not until January 18, 1918 that Aussie was first published with a print run of 10,000 copies. The third issue had a print run of 100,000 copies. A couple of single original issues are also in the archive. This was a compilation put together by Phillip Harris from the original editions and printed in Australia in 1920. Funds raised from the sale of the compilation went towards the construction of The Australian War Memorial.Despite the dreadful conditions on the Western Front during the war the Australian troops managed to procure enough rescoures to publish an interesting and humour packed account of life for them as it was. A great morale booster.Cover, cardboard, faded and some stains. Pages, paper, some tears, stains,discolouration.Front cover, "Aussie. A reprint of all the numbers of the Diggers' own paper of the battlefield, wholly written, illustrated and printed in the field by members of the AIF. Produced by the editor, Phillip L. Harris on behalf of the Australian War Museum. 1920. Forward by Major General C.B.B. White, K.C.M.G., C.B., D.S.O."world war one, souvenir, magazine -
Melbourne Legacy
Programme, Order of Ceremonial at the Unveiling of the Villers-Bretonneux Memorial, 1938
... world war one... and that it was an important event in 1938. memorial world war one Paper program. 6 ...This document records the unveiling of the Villers-Bretonneux Memorial by King George VI, the Queen of England and the President of the French Republic, on Friday 22nd July, 1938. The programme includes prayers, hymns and memorial dedication. The assumption is that a Legatee attended the service and saved the programme and it somehow made its way into the Legacy Archives. A significant memorial was built at Villers-Bretonneux to commemorate Australian losses in World War 1. This programme shows King George and the President of France opened the memorial together and that it was an important event in 1938.Paper program. 6 pages. Running order for the unveiling of the Villers-Bretonneux Memorial by King George VI, the Queen of England and the President of the French Republic. Friday 22nd July, 1938. Includes prayers, hymns and memorial dedication.memorial, world war one -
Melbourne Legacy
Postcard, Field Service Post Card
... world war one... served in World War 1. war correspondence world war one souvenir ...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 -
Melbourne Legacy
Postcard
... world war one... by Raphael Tuck & Sons. souvenir world war one Handwritten: Dear ...A post card sent to Master J. Brenner of "Chippenham" Railway Parade, Williamstown by his cousin Ethel for his collection. The connection to Legacy is not known. This postcard is the Country life. Series V registered postcard number 9180. Was named "OILETTE" and was produced and printed by Raphael Tuck & Sons, the date is unknown. This item represents a serie of artistic postcards created in England and even though its year of making is unknown possess an aesthetic significance about the kind of postcards produced by Raphael Tuck & Sons.Postcard with of a country scene with a boy holding a donkey. Handwritten: Dear Cousin, Mother says she promised she would send you some postcards. I am sending these & hope you will like them for your collection. Your Cousin. Ethel. / Master J. Brenner "Chippenham" Railway P. Williamstown. Front side: Printed in photo, "CHUMS" / Handwriten photo sign, [?]lette. Back side: Printed on paper, printed symbols / Raphael Tuck & Sons' "OILETTE" [Regd.]Postcard 9180. / COUNTRY LIFE. Series V. / ART PUBLISHERS TO THEIR MAJESTIES THE KING & QUEEN / Printed in England / If sent Abroad, this space may only be used for Name and Address of Sender. / CARTE POSTALE. / TUCK'S POST CARD. / POSTKARTE. / (For Address Only.) / [Stamp] VICTORIA, POSTAGE, ONE PENNY, 1d. souvenir, world war one -
Melbourne Legacy
Postcard, Cairo Museum, 1916
... world war one... souvenir world war one mclean Front - “CAIRE / Le Musee - Statue du ...A postcard of Egypt from John Basil McLean, who signs himself Basil to his family. This item was with other World War 1 memorabilia that has come from Private John Basil McLean, 2nd Reinforcements, 37th Battalion, A.I.F. Possibly these were with him during his time in the First World War and kept them as a mementos. J.B. McLean (Service No. 13824) was from near Maffra, Victoria and enlisted on 22 January 1916. He embarked on 16 December 1916 for Europe. He spent time with the Australian Field Artillery (Pack Section). At the end of the war he worked for a year at the A.I.F. Headquarters in London before returning to Australia on the 'Ceramic', arriving in Portsea in 1920. His full war record is available from the National Archives of Australia (B2455, MCLEAN JBM).An example of correspondence between soldiers and their home during World War 1. It shows that Australian soldiers took the opportunity to see parts of the world when they were serving overseas.Standard size postcard with image of a Pharoh statue (Roi Khephern) in Cairo Museum.Front - “CAIRE / Le Musee - Statue du Roi Khephern” Back - “UNION POSTALE UNIVERSELLE / EGYPTE / CARTE POSTALE / Ephtimios Freres, Port Said / Cai 190 / 54917 / N14 / At Sea / 31.12.16 / My dearest Mater / Just a few lines for the close / of the old year. We had our first wet day today. It was too wet for / church parade. The sunset this evening / was simply lovely. I wish you could / have seen it. With all good wishes / for 1917 to all from your loving Son / Basil.war correspondence, souvenir, world war one, mclean -
Melbourne Legacy
Document, Letter written on part of a fabric wing 14 June 1917, 1917
... world war one... difficulties. souvenir world war one The letter, the story and how ...A wartime letter written by Arthur Evans that was later mounted on card for display purposes. It was donated to Legacy in 1998. The letter was written on the fabric of an aircraft wing. The letter was written by Arthur Stanley Evans while convalescing in Briston in 1917. He had been injured at Bullecourt, France with the 18th-16th AIF. The letter says 'Dear Minnie, Just a line to say your nice long letter arrived yesterday and I am now waiting the money etc. Have run out of paper so am scrawling this on a piece of wing belonging to one of Fritz's tubes that I saw one of our chaps having a scrap with in the air over our lines one day. "Fritz LOST". Glad Betty liked her little gift. Will write you later. I am improving every day and expect to have leave shortly. Love to all, Arthur." Not to let war time shortages of paper get in Arthur Evans way, he improvised and his letter to Minnie, it arrived intact. The fabric would be quite durable and light. A great memento to show family and friends.Despite war time shortages a little ingenuity can overcome many difficulties.Backing, ply board. Letter and short story typed on white cardboard, cardboard fixed to ply backing. Original letter fixed to white cardboard. Lower left hand corner folded over showing the reverse side of the fabric. Original letter rectangular in shape. All of the above is surrounded by a brownish border.The letter, the story and how the letter came to Legacy is printed in brown ink. The original letter is hand written on a piece of wing fabric from a German aircraft shot down over Allied lines.souvenir, world war one -
Melbourne Legacy
Book, Fragments from France, c.1918
... world war one... of France. Illustrations from World War One that would have been ...A 48 page book, primarily humorous drawings that provide a lighter look at life in the trenches of France. It is missing its original cover and has a white cardboard cover to replace it. The drawings were drawn by Captain Bruce Bainsfather and published in The Bystander, a London publication and republished in Australia in 5 volumes. Unknown which volume this is from. Primarily humorous drawings that provide a lighter look at life in the trenches of France.Illustrations from World War One that would have been significant to the founding legatees who had all served in World War One.Front, white cardboard cover, with black stripe on the bottom and two vertical black and white patterns on right and left side of cover. Rear cover, white cardboard, blue stripe top and right hand side of cover. Pages and spine sewn together with white cotton, reinforced with grey tape. Pages, glossy white paper. Full of cartoon caricatures accompanied by frontline humour.world war one, souvenir, magazine