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Bendigo Military Museum
Accessory - COLOUR PATCH WW1, (estimated); During 1914-1918
... A ...The "A" was worn on a colour patch by those who served on Gallipoli. It was also approved for soldiers who served on Lemnos, Imbros & Tenedos Islands, hospital ships on or off Gallipoli. This patch belonged to Harold Hall No 270, 10th Batt & 7th Field Ambulance AIF. Refer 2062, 2064, 2065.Colour patch, cloth, rectangular shape, light blue over dark blue. Centre is a brass capital letter "A" attached via a pin on the rear. The patch denotes 10th Batt AIF. The "A" is for ANZAC.Nonemilitary, award, history, campaign,, anzac, a -
4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment Unit History Room
Medal Set, Col S G A Hindhaugh, 1914-1945
... Col S G A Hindhaugh...1... Order (Flanders 1 June 1918), 1914-1918 Star, British War Medal... History Room Simpson Barracks Macleod melbourne Medal Set Col S G ...Stanley George Allen Hindhaugh (1883-1962), soldier, was born on 12 December 1883 at Camperdown, Victoria. His occupation was Station Manager. 14 April 1904 - Appointed Lieutenant 11th Light Horse Regiment Militia. 3 April 1911 - Promoted to Captain in the Militia. 20 August 1914 - Appointed to the Australian Imperial Forces to A Squadron, 4th Light Horse Regiment at Broadmeadows camp. 19 October 1914 - Embarked for the Middle East from Melbourne with the 4th Light Horse Regiment per Tranport A18 "Wiltshire". 11 December 1914 - Disembarked at Alexandria for camp Mena. 19 May 1915 - Promoted to Major. From 22 May 1915 - On operations at Gallipoli. 6 August 1915 - Noted in the fierce engagement at Leane's Post. 19 August 1915 - Appointed Second in Command 4th Light Horse Regiment. December 1915 - To camp at Tel El Kebir. January 1916 - Acting CO 4th Light Horse Regiment. 21 March 1916 - Embarked Alexandria per "Cestrian" for Marseilles with B Squadron 4th Light Horse Regiment for operations in France and Flanders. 16 February 1917 - Promoted to Lt Colonel. March 1918 - In action at Passchendaele - Awarded Belgian Croix de Guerre. 7 December 1918 - To 2nd Light Horse Regiment. 2nd ANZAC Mounted Regiment. 15 May 1919 - Returned to Australia. 11 October 1919 - Transferred to Reserve of Officers. 1932 - Commanded 20th Light Horse Regiment. 1934 - Commanded 11th Light Horse Regiment. 15 November 1941 - Retired. Full size and miniature sets of medals awarded to Colonel Stanley George Allen Hindhaugh. Comprising: Distinguished Service Order (Flanders 1 June 1918), 1914-1918 Star, British War Medal 1914-1920, Victory Medal (with MID) 1919, War Medal 1939-1945, King George V Coronation 1911, Colonial Officers Auxiliary Forces Decoration, Croix de Guerre (Belgium) 1917. Mounted in glass fronted display case.Plaque in case enscribed: "Decorations of the late Lt Col Stan Hindhaugh 4th Light Horse Regiment. Presented to 4th 19th Motorised Regiment". Adhesive label on case: Alwyn and Barbara Catmore 32 Morrie Crescent Blackburn Vic 3130 (03)8984124 medals, world war, 1, victory medal, 4th light horse, militia, western front, dso, king george v coronation, colonial officers auxiliary decoration, 1914 1918 star, mid, croix de guerrre belgium, passchendaele, 2nd anzac mounted regiment, 20th light horse, 11th light horse -
4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment Unit History Room
Photo Album, Cultana Camp 1999, 2003 (estimated)
... a...Contains 203 photos of A Squadron 4/19 Prince of Wales's... Cultana Camp 1999 Contains 203 photos of A Squadron 4/19 Prince ...Contains 203 photos of A Squadron 4/19 Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment 1999 camp at Cultana, South Australia; and 12 photos of catafalque party at Austin & Repatriation Hospital on Vietnam Veterans' Day 15 August 2003 a, photos, ceremonial, training, squadron 4th 19th prince of wales s light horse, cultana, camps, austin hospital, catafalque, vietnam veterans -
Frankston RSL Sub Branch
Hat, Felt WW2, 1942 (exact)
... t...A 1942 felt fur slouch hat, no binding edge, press stud, 7...N 35, SIZE 7, 1942 on inside hat band; Australian..., no binding edge, press stud, 7 fold puggaree with T shaped clour ...A 1942 felt fur slouch hat, no binding edge, press stud, 7 fold puggaree with T shaped clour patch, rising sun badge, broken chin strapN 35, SIZE 7, 1942 on inside hat band; Australian Commonwealth Military Force on badgerising sun badge, slouch hat, 7 fold puggaree with, t, shaped, colour, patch, broken chin strap -
Frankston RSL Sub Branch
Spectacles (pair)
... j.... Spectacles have metal frames with round lenses. It was owned by L/BDR... lenses. It was owned by L/BDR J. Woodhouse 1456221 (British ...Set of spectacles in a metal and black leather case. Spectacles have metal frames with round lenses. It was owned by L/BDR J. Woodhouse 1456221 (British Artillery). The spectacle frame was designed for ordinary use and for use when wearing a respirator. The small round lenses fitted inside eye pieces and the flat sidearms fitted underneath the rubber sides of the respirator. Issued in November, 1942.spectacles, ww2, case, respirator, l bdr, j, woodhouse -
Wycheproof & District Historical Society Inc.
Honour Roll, Not known, Roll of Honour 1914 - 1918 Dumosa and Towaninnie, 1919 (estimated)
... a..../BURNS. P./+,MCDONALD.G./WESTCOTT,C./TUCKER. F./CASSIDY.E... burns g mcdonald fallen c westcott f tucker e cassidy j h ...This Honour Board listing of Fallen and Returned Servicemen contibutes to and is part of a National collection of memorials to honour our armed forces. This large 1914-1918 Honour Board was for many years at the back of the Dumosa and Towaninnie Hall stage.This is believed to be the only existing 1914-18 Honour Board Roll of Honour specifically for Dumosa and Towaninnie servicemen and women.Large First World War Honour Board of Dumosa and Towaninnie,(Wycheproof District). Top part is circular/arched and features appliques of raised grape vine with branches. The 46 military names are incribed in gold leaf in two columns. Nine Fallen locals are marked with a cross.Embossed in gold lettering on Honour Board: SHEPHERD.A./MORRISON.J/MORRISON.H./ HOSKING.F/WHITE.H./+FORRESTER.J./BOHAN.J./HOSKING.M./MCCALMAN.A./MCPHERSON.G./MCPHERSON.NURSE/MCPHERSON.A./BURNS. P./+,MCDONALD.G./WESTCOTT,C./TUCKER. F./CASSIDY.E./HOSKING.J.H./HARDING.T. /HARDING.G.M./ELLIS.C./+MCLEOD.W./ DASHWOOD.C./MURRAY.P./MCCORMICK.J./ WILSON.C./+ROWLEY.N./MILLER.W./JOHNSON,R./+O'BRIEN.R./PEARCE.S./+WEBBER.W.S./ BAXTER.J./MCPHEE.A./MCPHEE.W./HICKEY.J./ ALFRED.W./SHAW.C/+NALDER.J./HOWE.W./ ROOTS.C./+HULL.G./+HOGAN.M.world war one, army, 1914 1918, soldiers, a, nurse, wycheproof, fallen soldiers, dumosa, towaninnie, sevicemen, honour board, shepherd, j morrison, h morrison, f hosking, h white, jim, forrrester fallen, p bohan, v hosking, j bohan, j hosking, m bohan, a mccalman, g mcpherson, mcpherson, a mcpherson, p burns, g mcdonald fallen, c westcott, f tucker, e cassidy, j h, hosking, t harding, g m harding, c ellis, w mcleod, fallen, c dashwood, p murray, j mccormick, c wilson, n rowley fallen, w miller, r johnson, r o brien, s pearce, w s webber fallen, j baxter, a mcphee, j hickey, w alfred, c shaw, j nalder fallen, w howe, c roots, g hull, m hogan fallen -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, Building the Ringwood Town Hall, rear view - circa 1935
Ringwood Mechanics Institute additions with foundation of town hall Melbourne Street. Church of England in back corner, boys in the foreground, with car to the right. -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, Building the Dam at Quambee, North Ringwood, in 1916, 1916
The Miles family digging a dam at North Ringwood. Written on back of photograph, "Beginning of dam at 'Quambee', 1916. Pilot and Barney" (assume names of draught-horses). -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, Methodist Church, Heathmont - 30 September 1973, 30/09/1973
Methodist Church, Heathmont - 30 September 1973Written on backing sheet, "Methodist Church, Heathmont - 30.9.73" -
Cheese World Museum
Cheque Book Butt, Cheque Butt Book No 2, Late 19th Century, prior to 1886
... Cheque Butt Book No 2...d... newcombe & co owen d mcconnell h whitehead t wilson bros gilliland ...Records payment amounts and receiver of cheques of the farm business and household expenditure of C.H.Uebergang and family. Part of the Uebergang Collection, original documents. of C.H.Uebergang and the Bank of Victoria, WarrnamboolSmall cheque butt book with yellow covers, buff coloured cheque with pre-printed numbers. Cheques handwritten in ink 10 August 1886 TO 11 October 1887. One of 10 cheque butt books.C.H. Uebergang/Allansford written in indelible purple pencil; Bank of Victoria/ Warrnambool[in ink at top of first page.newcombe & co, owen, d, mcconnell, h, whitehead, t, wilson bros, gilliland & co, jellie james, hyland mr, wilson rj, evans ed, uebergang chas, newcombe & co, owen, d, mcconnell, h, whitehead, t, wilson bros, gilliland & co, jellie james, hyland mr, wilson rj, evans ed, uebergang chas -
Fire Services Museum of Victoria
8 Pump, 1958 (exact)
... 8 Pump...8... melbourne 8 Pump 8 Pump 1958 Dennis Brothers "F2" Series, 600 ...1958 Dennis Brothers "F2" Series, 600 gallons per minute, Heavy Pumper.Registration GSR 540, "MFB" lettering on body sides, "Dennis" badge on bonnet.car, brigade, 1958, mfb, fire, pumper, dennis, 8, pump, metropolitan -
Orbost & District Historical Society
water fountain, late 19th century
... FINEST QUALITY T & C CLARK & CO... QUALITY T & C CLARK & CO Iron fountain used on open fires etc ...Iron fountain used on open fires etc. Donated by Mrs Norah Osborne, wife of Bruce , principal of High School. Early homes often had an open fire containing a fountain, buckets and kettles that hung from a hook in the fireplace. These containers supplied hot water for cooking, washing and cups of tea. Fountain was placed on hob until needed and then hung over fire.This kettle is an example of a common domestic item used in early Orbost before electricity was widespread.Large black iron fountain with swing handle and hook for using over a fire. Large brass tap and handle. Lid - Clark & Co * 4 Galls. Bottom - Clark & Co - 4 Gallons FINEST QUALITY T & C CLARK & COcooking domestic kettle fountain-iron ironware -
Orbost & District Historical Society
iron kettle
... stove before 1940's....Bottom - underneath -No 3, Kenrick 6 PINTS.... Bottom - underneath -No 3, Kenrick 6 PINTS Kettle sat on open ...Kettle sat on open fire or hob - probably used on wood stove before 1940's.This item is an example of a commonly used domestic item used in the early 20th century.Black iron kettle with long handle and spout. Bottom - underneath -No 3, Kenrick 6 PINTSkettle ironware domestic kitchen -
Orbost & District Historical Society
Mallet - croquet
Croquet mallet donated by Mrs Molly Tracey. First croquet committee in Orbost started up in 1919. (ref : The Whos' Who of Orbost Settlers - Mary Gilbert). Often croquet lawns were in private gardens eg. at Connort (now Moogji)..This item is part of the history of Orbost Croquet Club. In the museum, there is also an old copy of the rules of Croquet, a trophy and a photo of the first committee.Wooden mallet. It is a wooden hammer which has a handle with a leather grip, metal pieces at each end of hammer for strength. The ends of the hammer are hammer carved into spirals.recreation sport croquet mallet -
Orbost & District Historical Society
Lamp - kerosene, first half of 20th century
This lamp pattern was originally made in USA between 1880 and 1900. The pattern is called Feathered Cartouche and generally had a painted motif on each of the panels on the front. This lamp is probably a copy of the American lamp and made in Australia sometime in the first half of the 20th century. The lamp has an English style collar rather than an American one and the pattern is not as crisp as the American ones. There were several lamp patterns made here that were copies of American patterns and that style of collar was used on most of them. (ref Oil Lamp Antiques)This item is an important example of the early technology of artificial light. It has historical significance in demonstrating lighting devices used before the widespread use of electricity.Ornate clear glass kerosene lamp. Glass chimney is missing. Base is square and patterned with raised oval shapes, as is the stem. Both base and stem are hollow. At the top, the kerosene holder is squarish with round corners.. The wick holder is of brass and has a small wick adjustor.lamp, kerosene lamp, lighting - domestic -
Orbost & District Historical Society
ginger jar, Pre 1893 floods in Orbost
... Gippsland in the 1840's. They lived in camps along the Marlo Road... gold was discovered in East Gippsland in the 1840's. They lived ...In the early days of Orbost many Chinese were engaged in land clearing or had arrived when gold was discovered in East Gippsland in the 1840's. They lived in camps along the Marlo Road and houses were usually built on stilts. They left after the 1893 floods.This object has aesthetic appeal. It is an object which belonged to the very early settlement days of Orbost.Huge, ornate Chinese ginger jar. Four raised hand- painted pink roses on front. Jar itself is matt black. Looks more like a vase than a ginger jar. Ceramic.Some Chinese writing to left hand side of roses.ceramics, ginger jar, container - domestic, vase -
Orbost & District Historical Society
table cloth, Eaton, Julia (Mrs) nee Thomas, first half 20th century
... with his family at Newmerella on Grand View Road until the 1950's... until the 1950's. The family was a very well-respected local ...Julia Eaton was the daughter of George Thomas who lived with his family at Newmerella on Grand View Road until the 1950's. The family was a very well-respected local Aboriginal family.This item is an example of a common domestic item hand made by an Orbost local. It reflects the needlework skills of women in the early to middle 20th century. White/cream coloured soft thread macrame cloth with tassels around the edge.cloth tablewear domestic linen -
Orbost & District Historical Society
Shelves, early to first half 20th century
... Bamboo shelves (3 shelves + top) with brown vinyl padded... gippsland Shelves Bamboo shelves (3 shelves + top) with brown vinyl ...This item is an example the skill and craftmanship of early settler families who of necessity were self-reliant.Bamboo shelves (3 shelves + top) with brown vinyl padded top. Insides are wallpapered with an embossed paper of cream flowers on dark brown background. Wooden sides are covered with same wallpaper which has been painted over tan . There seems to have been a door originally attached as there are two hinges, top and bottom, on right hand side. There are 4 legs angled outwards with stays - all made of bamboo. Back and shelves appear to be slatted timber. Sometimes called a "whatnot".furniture-shelves-handmade -
Red Cliffs Military Museum
Certificate, Certificate of Promotion in Rank, 5/12/1923 (exact)
... 2...This certificate and 5 other documents from the Walter... of the Defence Act 1903 - 1918 and of all the other powers me enabling I...5/12/1923 (exact)... me enabling I, Henry William Baron Forster, the Goveneror ...This certificate and 5 other documents from the Walter Thomas West Collection, are in a frame 90.40cm x 66.50cm, which has non reflecting glass.Official Australian Government Certificate.Possibly written in old English script and carries the Royal Seal.Main face of Certificate. "His Excellency the Right Honorable Henry William Baron Forster a member of his Majesty's Most Honorable Privy Council Knight Grand Cross of the most Distinguished Order of Saint Michael and Saint George, Governor General and Commander In Chief of the Commonwealth of Australia. To Walter Thomas West Greeting: By virtue of the provisions of the Defence Act 1903 - 1918 and of all the other powers me enabling I, Henry William Baron Forster, the Goveneror General a foresaid acting with the advice of the Federal Executive Council, do gereby appoint you to be an officer of the Military Forces of the Defence Force of the Commonwealth from the First Day of January 1920. And I direct you diligently to discharge your duty as such officer in the rank of Lieutenant or in any higher rank to which the Governor General is pleased to promote or appoint you. Given under my hand and the seal of the Commonwealth this first day of October One Thousand Nine Hundred and Twenty Three. By the Excellency's Command. (signed) E.K. Bowden" Left Hand side Margin: Entered on record by me, in Register of Patents No 40 Page 2 this 5th day of December, One Thousand Nine Hundred and Twenty Three.of, ww1, walter, thomas, west, mm, mc, photo, register, patents, no40, page, 2, , 1923, collection -
Red Cliffs Military Museum
Framed Photograph, Lieutenant W.T. West, MM, MC, (estimated)
... 2... and with 6 men engaged an enemy party who were resisting the 2nd... walter thomas west mm mc page 2 collection july w t west gazettte ...1789 Corporal Walter Thomas West was recommended for Military Medal 13th May 1917. Citation: For conspicous gallantry in action at the Hindenburg Line on 3rd May 1917. When he attacked with few bob=mbers an enemy post using MG fire against the right brigade. Having taken up the post he moved down the first trench and with 6 men engaged an enemy party who were resisting the 2nd attack of the tight brigade. Recommended by GOC 6th Australian Infantry Brigade. Lieutenant Walter Thomas West was recommended for MC 21st Ocrober 1918. Citation: During the attack on Montebrehain, east of Peronne on 5th Ocober, 1918, Lt West acted in a skilful and courageous manner when his platoon was held up by an enemy strong post, he rushed forward alone under heavy machine gun fire, threw a bomb at the post and captured the gun and crew of three. Later his flank was being held up by a strong post manned by the German guns in cemetary. Lt. West crawled round to the right and rushed the post. One ran he killed 3 of the nemy and took 3 prisoners. The men in the other post ran off with their gun and so escaped. Throughout the day he led his platoon with skil and when the company commander was killed assumed charge and supervised the consolidation of the line with great activity and courage. A framed black and white photgraph of Lieutenant West in dress uniform, showing Unit Insignia (colour Flash) service ribbons.Photo clearly shows unit insignia, ranks pips, service and valour ribbons.of, 1919, australia, 1917, ww1, commonwealth, gazette, london, walter, thomas, west, mm, mc, page, 2, collection, july, w t west, gazettte, 9, location, 6839, 8th, nov, 2937, position, 104, april, 4337, 12, 23, 1163, 45 -
Red Cliffs Military Museum
unframed photo, 815 Sgt Carroll William E, (estimated); WW1 approx
... 815 Sgt Carroll William E....e... the-murray unframed photo 815 Sgt Carroll William E. The photo ...A copy of the original letter from Sgt. Carroll tells of some of the hardships endured at Gallipoli in clear but matter of fact tone. The brief life history lists his locations on the Western Front through to the end of the War.The photo is part of a framed display with a platoon photo, brief history and letter from Sargent Carroll to his Aunt, dated 31st December 1916. The letter was written while Sargent Carroll was hospitalised in Cairo. Silver metal frame.Noneww1, william, aif, 815, sgt, carroll, e, 21st, batt, 6th, brigade, 1st, block, 276, red, cliffs, mutiny -
Red Cliffs Military Museum
Certificate, Commendation notice for Military Medal, 1918 (estimated)
... 1... to No 1272 BDR J. Moore, 13th F.A.B....No 1272, BDR. J. Moore, 13th F.A.B./ On 24th April, 1918... to No 1272 BDR J. Moore, 13th F.A.B. No 1272, BDR. J. Moore, 13th ...Associated with BDR. Joseph Moore grouped framed certificatesPhotocopy of original dispatch notice for Military Medal to No 1272 BDR J. Moore, 13th F.A.B.No 1272, BDR. J. Moore, 13th F.A.B./ On 24th April, 1918 whilst the 51st Battery was/ in acrion N.E. of Cordie it was subjected to a very heavy hostile/ bombardment of H.E. and gas shells. This N.C.O.'s duries as a/ specialist required the maintenance of communications between the/ Battery an C.P. The line was frequently cut and required several/ trips, all of which took some considerable time. The whole area/ was very heavily shelled as was the vicinity of the C.P. and this/ N.C.O.'s tasks were performed under heavy shell fire ar great/ personel risk. Throughout the periods Bdr. Moore displayed great/ coolness and total disregard of personal danger thus setting a/ splendid examplemedal, 1918, military, moore, joseph, world, war, 1, corbie, 51st, battery, 4th, district -
Red Cliffs Military Museum
Certificate, Commendation Military Medal Award, 1918 (estimated)
... 1...Contained in a frame with 3 other certificates associated... to No 1272 Gunner J. Moore... Gunner (a/Bombadier) J. Moore, Australian Field Artillery. I... to J. Moore medal australian military moore joseph world war 1 ...Contained in a frame with 3 other certificates associated to J. MoorePhotocopy of original certificate for Military Medal award to No 1272 Gunner J. MooreCoat of Arms on Top of page/ dated 8th June 1918/ To No1272 Gunner (a/Bombadier) J. Moore, Australian Field Artillery. I congratulate you on the gallant act by which you have won the Military Medal./Rawlinsom, Commanding Fourth Army.medal, australian, military, moore, joseph, world, war, 1, feld, artillary, bombadier -
Red Cliffs Military Museum
Certificate, Despatch Notice, (estimated); 1918
... 1...Is one of 4 certificates framed together in a frame 55cm W.... (A.Bomdr.) J. Moore, 51st By Field Artilery./ was mentioned... in a frame 55cm W x 55cm H belonging to Bdr. Joesph Moore. 1918 moore ...Is one of 4 certificates framed together in a frame 55cm W x 55cm H belonging to Bdr. Joesph Moore.Photocopy of original certificate of despatchThe War of 1914-1918/ Australian Imperial Force/ 1272 Gnr. (A.Bomdr.) J. Moore, 51st By Field Artilery./ was mentioned in a despatch from/Field Marshal Sir Douglas Haig. KT., G.C.B., G.C.V.O., K.C.J.E./ dated 7th April 1918/ for gallant and distinguished services in the Field/ I have it in Command from the King to record His Majesty's/ high aprreciation of the services rendered. (indecipherable signature)/ Secretary of State for War.1918, moore, joseph, world, war, 1, despatch, field, marsh, sir, douglas, haig, ioffice, 1914 1918 -
Red Cliffs Military Museum
Badge, Rising Sun lapel/hat badge, (estimated); 1914
... 1... frank tickle commonwealth world war 1 australain forces ...Smaller style rising sun hat badge or lapel badge that belonged to Lt. Frank William TickleAustralian Commonwealth Military Forcesmilitary, lt, frank, tickle, commonwealth, world, war, 1, australain, forces -
Red Cliffs Military Museum
Letter, Letter from 815 Cpl William Carroll to his Aunt, 31/12/1916 (exact)
... e...This is part of a collection belonging to Sgt, William E... Coy D Bat 21st/ Dec 31st '16/ Stationed at/ Dear Aunt,/ I am... are quite well./ I am/ Your Affectionate Nephew/ William E. Carroll ...This is part of a collection belonging to Sgt, William E. CarrollThis is a copy of a letter written by 815 Cpl William Carroll to his Aunt while he was hospitalised in Cairo. It is written on YMCA letterhead.Top Left hand Corner: Patron/ YMCA National Council/ H.M. The King/ Patron /Military Camp Dept./ H.R.H. Duke of Connaught. Centre top: For God, For King & For Country/ YMCA Logo/ with the/ Mediterranean Expeditionary Force. (written through the logo)/ Right hand top corner: Committee/ for Egypt/and/the Near East./ Chairman/ H.E. Sir Henry McMahon Lower down page: Reply to No. 815 Coy D Bat 21st/ Dec 31st '16/ Stationed at/ Dear Aunt,/ I am at present a patient in the (??)/ General Hospital, Egypt, back again at Cairo. I/have a slight abcess on my lip and my neck was a/ bit swollen, but both are almost right now./ It's quite a relief to be away from the shot &/ shell, for a spell & to enjoy comfort and sunshine/ again after four months hardships in the trenches./ During the latter part of my stay at ANZAC, it/ was intensely cold, snow & ice galore & freezing/ cold winds. It's five days since I left the pen/insular; we were taken off in a small steamer/ to Lemnos & put aboard a fine hospital ship./ We arrived at Alexandria yesterday morning/ & came on here last night. My lip has been/ lanced & the swelling is disappearing fast./ I had many miraculuous escapes in the trench./ Once whilst observing over the sandbags a barage/ ventilated my hat. On another occasion when/ I was stiring the porridge a piece of shrapnel/ knocked over our breakfast into the fire. So I have/ a lot to be thankful for to be sure./Many of my comrades have gone and are buried in the/ churchyard in Shrapnell gully & more are away sick/ and wounded. I intended to cable to you for some money but I think I'll be able to make do/ of it, & we have all our wants attended to here./ Do you remembr Willy O'Leary of Mansfield?- He/ was killed near us in an attack some time ago./ Young Sgt. Roberts, my chum of Dookie & Broadmeadows/ was also sniped a few days before I left./ The war doesn't appear to be going too well, but/ I am sure time will tell, & we will eventually/ give the Germans a good belting. Just address/ my letters as usual, as I don't think I'll be here/ for long & if I am my mates will send them/ on. I gave them permission to keep any parcel/ you might forward on whilst I am away. It was/ awfully good of you to send the other thing along./ Hoping all are quite well./ I am/ Your Affectionate Nephew/ William E. Carroll. Cpl/ww1, battalion, aif, 815, sgt, carroll, e, 21st, 6th, brigade, 1st, dcm, wiiliam -
Red Cliffs Military Museum
Lantern, E.A. Harper & Sons, WW1 Candle Lantern, 1916 (exact)
... e...Tin construction, with sections for eight glass panels (1...1) Use 1/2 candles only. 2) E.A. Harper & Sons/1916/Redfern... son s 1916 renfern n s w candle folding one E.A. Harper & Sons ...Tin construction, with sections for eight glass panels (1 missing, 1 incomplete. Perforated tin panels top and base. steel wire bracket for holding or hanging on top. Steel wire sliding latches on top and base as well as one side, when both are unlatched all sides are hinged and lantern can be folded up for storage. Contains a candle (not original), 2 stamped tin labels.1) Use 1/2 candles only. 2) E.A. Harper & Sons/1916/Redfern N.S.W.lantern, , e, world, war, a, harper, son s, 1916, renfern n s w, candle, folding, one -
Red Cliffs Military Museum
Collage, Collage of WW1 photos of E. H. Rowe, 1st April, 2001 (exact)
... Collage of WW1 photos of E. H. Rowe...1...A brown wooden frame, containing 7 photos and a history...Photos from left-top to bottom: (.1) 1 Australian... the-murray Collage Collage of WW1 photos of E. H. Rowe A brown wooden ...This is part of the E.H. Rowe Collection.A brown wooden frame, containing 7 photos and a history of Ernest Henry Rowe. The frame has a small plaque on the bottom front.Photos from left-top to bottom: (.1) 1 Australian Divisional Headquarters- Orderlies, Grooms & Police- Derna Camp - Egypt 1914/ (.2) Two Pals and Ernie Rowe -Pyramids, Egypt, 1914/ (.3) Morning fatigues- Derna Camp- Egypt, 1914/ Main Photo: (.4) Officer Cadet Ernest Henry Rowe/ Queens College, Oxford, England/ October 1917./ Top right to bottom: (.5) Recovering at Al Hayat Hospital- Egypt after being wounded at Lone Pine Battle, Gallipoli, in August 1915./ (.6) The boy from the Bush- heading to France with Engineers- 1916./ (.7) The Sphynx and Pyramids - Egypt - 1914/ Plaque: To The Red Cliffs R.S.L. / from/ The Rowe Family of Red Cliffs/ 1st April, 2001. camp, australian, ww1, 1, gallipoli, henry, egypt, ernest, rowe, derna, divisional, headquarters, queens, college, oxford, lone, pine -
Red Cliffs Military Museum
Letter
... 2...Photocopy of letter, 4 pages, originally written in ink... ' First letter written home for 3 1/2 years'.Top left hand... for 3 1/2 years'.Top left hand- FOR SAFETY/ IN YOUR LETTERS DO ...Letter written from (unknown) POW imprisioned by the Japanese on Morotai Island from 1942 - 1945 to (unknown) friend. Descriptive of life and treatment in POW camp. The island was captured by the Japanese in early 1942. Morotai's southern plain was taken by American forces in September 1944 during the Battle of Morotai, and used as a staging point for the Allied invasion of the Philippines in early 1945, and of Borneo in May and June of that year. Japanese soldier Teruo Nakamura was discovered in the Morotai jungle in 1974, as one of the WWII Japanese soldiers who held out subsequent to the Japanese military's surrender.Photocopy of letter, 4 pages, originally written in ink on (unofficial) Australian Red Cross form.Added to head of letter at a later date is inscription ' First letter written home for 3 1/2 years'.Top left hand- FOR SAFETY/ IN YOUR LETTERS DO NOT REFER TO:-/ The name of your ship or other ships in the convoy, or its escorts./The date of sailing, ports of call, or probable destination./ The description of troops, their loca-/tion or any other information/ which, if intercepted, would be of/ value to the enemy. In your Top right hand- Australian Red Cross Society/ (UNOFFICIAL)/ 25-8-45/ (added at later date 'Morotri Island')/ Alex, Have witten this especially/ as i don't wish our women folk to know the tougher side of life./Well Alex for the first/ 2 1/2 years as POWs we lived reasonably/ well, but the last 15 months was like /hell. Heres the worst lot of b-s/ you could find on earth, they worked /us from 7AM till 6 PM, & fed/ us on muck you wouldn't feed to/ Pigs. I'm nothing at all they would 2, pow, morotri island, morotai island, world war, prisoner of war, australian red cross society -
Expression Australia
Newspaper Clipping, Radio Magic, 1927
... Expression Australia Level 4 340 Albert Street East ...Early invention and testing of equipment for the Deaf in a hospital setting.This newspaper article is significant and it relates to the emerging use of equiptment/technology for the Deaf in a hospital setting.A5 sized newspaper clipping from 1927 Melbourne newspaper. RADIO MAGIC: Although deaf and dumb since birth, Frances Owen, a girl patient at the Eye and Ear Hospital has amazed hospital officers by her ability to listen to the wireless.