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Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Letter - Correspondence, Roy Charlesworth, 24/11/1941 12:00:00 AM
Application for permission to enlist in R.A.A.F. from Roy Charlesworth to the Chairman and members of the Shire of Blackburn and Mitcham council Committee, 24 Nov 1941.Application for permission to enlist in R.A.A.F. from Roy Charlesworth to the Chairman and members of the Shire of Blackburn and Mitcham council Committee, 24 Nov 1941.Application for permission to enlist in R.A.A.F. from Roy Charlesworth to the Chairman and members of the Shire of Blackburn and Mitcham council Committee, 24 Nov 1941.charlesworth, albert roy, shire of blackburn and mitcham, world war 1939 - 1945 -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
War Service Record, War Service Record 1939-1945 Education Department,Victoria, 1959
Blue covered book with serious water damage. Contains the names and photographs of the Teachers, College Lecturers and Departmental Officers who enlisted in WW2. -
Bendigo Military Museum
Memorabilia - BADGE, Est 1917
Thomas Alan Broadbent No 15887 46th Batt, KIA 20.9.18. Refer 2322.2 for service history also 2567P.Badge, metal, centre has map of Australia with a soldier centre, around the outside is "From Shire of Marong"On rear, "Presented to A Broadbent who enlisted for the Great War that commenced 4.8.1914"badges, presentation, shire -
Clunes Museum
Document - ARTHUR JAMES ROBERTS
A J Roberts enlisted to serve in WW1 Black and white photocopies .1 Photocopy of Keith Roberts and Arthur Lloyd Roberts standing beside the Shire of Ballarat Honour Avenue 1914-18 monument with a close up of the roll for WWI and the name of A J Roberts (their father) .2 Photocopy image of A J Roberts in uniform for WWI, Newspaper article in the Ballarat Star, Tuesday March 25 1918 reporting Pte. A Roberts attendance at the unveiling of the Honor Roll at the Tourello School of past students. Copy of service card No. 4874 (handwritten) Corp. A J Roberts and copy of what appears to be photograph of A J Roberts with his unit. .3 Photocopy of a diary of his movements, kept by Arthur James Roberts in his own handwriting from enlistment July 23 1915 (some of this is illegible)a j roberts, ww1 -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - ANZAC COLLECTION: OUR LIVERPOOL BOYS
Book produced by Liverpool Council 'Our Liverpool Boys' telling the story of local people who enlisted in World War 1. 2 copies.Cumberland Argusmilitary, world war 1, our liverpool boys booklet -
Albert Park-South Melbourne Rowing Club
Honour Board, SMRC / Roll of Honour, 1917
A wooden honour board depicting the names of the World War One enlistments from the South Melbourne Rowing Club. The names are written in gold lettering.G. Anderson, W. Allen (K), C. Bond, A. Crook, W. Curtis, C.C. Clarke, N. Campbell, H. Dehn, J. Hadaway, S. Hutcheson, H.E. Jones (K), N. Jackson (K), H.C. Kennett, F.L. Loud (K), L. Lowe, J. Minford, P.J.G. Maher, J. Meens (K), J.G. McKay, W. Nolan (K), V. Rees, Dr J.W. Rock, J.J. Scanlon, A. Ternes, G. Turnbull, G. Tully, V. Whelan (K), W.T. Wilkinson, C.C. King, W.A. Graham, W.A. Maxwellsouth melbourne rowing club, apsm rowing club, albert park lake, rowing, anderson, g., allan, william, bond, charles, crook, arthur, curtis, w., campbell, norman, dehn, james herbert, graham, w.a., hadaway, ernest john, hutcheson, sydney, jackson, norman, jones, herbert evan, kennett, henry clifford, clarke, c., king, clarence campbell, loud, frederick leslie, lowe, l., maher, percival john godfrey, maxwell, wilfred armstrong, mckay, j.g., meens, alexander john, minford, john, nolan, w., rees, v., rock, j. william, scanlan, john joseph, ternes, albert james, tully, gerald marcus, turnbull, g., whelan, victor, wilkinson, william thomas -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
Booklet - Personal Documentation Booklet, WWII, Australian Military Forces, 1944
Belonged to THOMPSON NORMAN VOISEY JAMES who served in WWII. His service Number - VX111547 : Date of birth - 17 Feb 1918 : Place of birth - WONTHAGGI VIC : Place of enlistment - IN THE FIELD WA : Next of Kin - THOMPSON A According to inscriptions within the book, Thompson was discharged on 27 December 1945. His home address was 10 Clarke St Prahran VIC. He was a fitter and turner and went on to work for EA Machin & Co 535 Elizabeth St Melbourne as a mechanical fitter after the war.Small brown rectangular booklet containing personal documentation of NV Thompson VX111547, including passport size photo x 2, enlistment details, training records, medical history, Q record, record of leave. The cover has only handwritten inscriptions in blue ink and pencil. Stored within a brown coated canvas storage pouch with single flap.Multiple inscriptions both typed and handwritten. Front cover: "N.V. THOMPSON" in blue ink. Below that, 'Mrs Vera Evans / 403 Nth Terrace / West Burnie / Tasmania / Plumber / Wilson St Burnie" in pencil. -
Bendigo Military Museum
Certificate - DISCHARGE CERTIFICATE WW1, 22.5.1919
Leslie PRYDE "MM". Refer Cat No 914 for his service history and award.A brief description of enlistment, service and discharge on both sides of the document. The document is a fawn colour, thicker than paper but able to be folded in 3 for postage. The front is divided into 3 sections, top being name, rank and serial number, age, enlistment date, unit and birth place. Centre is reason for discharge, service time, awards and decorations. Bottom is signed of by relevant person. The rear is dedicated to the individuals height, complexion, eye and hair colour, age on discharge and trade or calling prior to enlistment, intended place of residence. The person then signs the document. All entries on the form are hand written.On the front at top is a Register No: Unreadable On the rear are 2 numbers; “V/B No 41745 & No 124038”certificate, military history, numismatics, mm -
Kyneton RSL Sub Branch
HONOUR BOARD, They Died for King and Country, 1922-1923
The names entered on the Honour Board were selected from enlistments in WW1 who were born in Kyneton.This Honour Board commemorates those servicemen who enlisted from the Kyneton district and made the supreme sacrifice for their country.Wooden Honour Board with gold lettering , three panels, largest with three columns, two outer panels have one column, with oblong, bronze small plaque underneath.Enlistments from the Kyneton District who died as a result of active service in WW1. Inscription on brass plaque below the Honour board reads: Presented by Miss LENNON of the CLUB HOTEL, 23 Feb 1922 Unveiled by Lt. Colonel Geoff HURRY DSO, MHR 11 Nov 1923 Plaque below the board reads: GRUNDY & CO Brunswickhonour board, kyneton rsl, world war one -
Bendigo Military Museum
Certificate - DISCHARGE CERTIFICATE WW2, 29.3.1943
Francis James Kirkham, son of James Joseph Kirkham No 685 AIF. Refer Cat No 1281 for his service history.Certificate of Discharge , laminated, Register No MV4751 re F.J.Kirkham, details re name, rank, Regt No, days of service, unit, enlistments and discharge, physical description. “No V245753 Kirkham, Francis James”certificate, discharge -
Lara RSL Sub Branch
Newpaper article "Physically Sound", Argus newspaper article "Mentally Bright nd Phyically Sound" dated 16th June 1923
Circ 1923 historical information on the immigration to Australia.Part of an article from the The Argus Newspaper dated 16th June 1923 relating to the arrival of SS Moreton Bay and the British sailors due to enlist in the Australian Navy.Written on the article is a comment " On the other side is an account of the storm which the Moreton Bay passed through".the argus, ss moreton bay -
4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment Unit History Room
Diary, A A L Chanter, Flash backs mainly concerning the Machine Gun Section of the 4th Light Horse Regiment of the A.I.F
Copy of diary of MAJ (retired) A A L Chanter. 10 pages, type written. Covers period from his enlistment in 1911, service at Gallipoli and Middle EastSigned by author -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, William Schwerkolt - Fly leaf of his New Testament
Black & white photograph of the flyleaf of the New Testament presented by British and Foreign Bible Society to William Schwerkolt when he enlisted in A.I.F. in the first world warschwerkolt william, world war 1914 -1918, british and foreign bible society -
Ballarat Heritage Services
Photograph, Rubicon Street Methodist Sunday School Honor Roll
A photograph of a timber honor board with gold text indicating the names of the from the Rubicon Street Sunday School who enlisted for service during World War One. rubicon street sunday school honor roll, rubicon street methodist sunday school, a. aird, j. aird, g. barnett, a. black, h. braidie, a. bridson, s. bridson, w. bridson, h. brittain, w. brittain, s. caddy, w. clarke, e. collins, f. dignam, n. flockhart, f. graham, c. gunn, w. gunn, l. hearn, w. hicks, p. holloway, r. holloway, arnold holst, f. giffen holst, john holst, e. hooker, j. humphreys, p. james, a. jarvis, g. jarvis, w. jenkins (2), a. jolly, c. jolly, g. jolly, j. kauffman, o. kauffman, p. jenkins - o. jennings, g. lawry, f. mayall, d. mcgrath, j. mckenzie, w. oakes, p. renfree, e. rickard, h. robertson, f. robinson, l. rowe, t. rowe, w. rowe, c. rowsell, l. rowsell, r. rosewall, h. rumler, c. sheers, s. sheers, j. smallman, o. smallman, a. smith, c. smith, h. smith, n. smith, h. straight, h. stanley, r. stanley, w. thompson (2), a. vale, s. vial, j. wearmouth, j. willaton, t. wills, h. williams, h.s. williams, m. williams, d. drummond, h. drummond, j. drummond, r. proctor, p. patten, h. pengelly, world war one, honur board -
Bendigo Military Museum
Certificate - CERTIFICATE WW1, FRAMED, C.1941
... enlistment ...Certificate of Appreciation from the City of Essendon, Victoria for volunteering service to King & country with the forces of the Commonwealth of Australia. In black print on white background. Black, wooden frame, glass front & cardboard backing.Presented to: “Peter Nelson Gath on 16.9.1941” Signed by: “Mayor & Town Clerk”certificate, essendon, municipality, enlistment -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Framed Medals, Private Roy SANDOW MM
Private Roy Llewellyn Sandow 1120 born in Georgetown Sth Australia enlisted on the 19th September 1914 at Melbourne and posted to the 5th Battalion AIF. He was awarded the Military Medal for Bravery at Polygon Wood, Belgium on 20th September 1917 and died of his wounds on 22nd September 1917 Private Sandow's family received of a memorial plaque which is inscribed - He Died for Freedom and Honour. Brown wooden frame containing round metal disc and four metal medals with ribbons mounted on red velvet.Bronze Plaque Service Number 1120 Pte. Roy L. Sandow MM 5th Battalion AIF Enlisted 19th September 19th September 1914 Awarded Military Medal 20.9.1917 Polygon Wood Belguim Died of Wounds 22.9.1917military medal, death penny, private roy l sandow, 5th battalion, memorial plaque -
Bendigo Military Museum
Booklet - TICKET VOUCHERS COVER BCOF
Vouchers were issued to Servicemen to be used at the Servicemen's Club at Clark Field, Japan during BCOF. Item in the collection of "Richard William McGILVERY", RAAF, Refer Cat No. 7287P for his service details, photo and awards.Both staples 1. Empty voucher booklet. Yellow cover with pink stubbs with heading of Clark Field enlisted Mens Club. Marked 1,500 pence & No. 14195. Had room for name and Manager. 2. Empty voucher booklet. Red cover with pink stubbs. Heading Clark Field Enlisted Mens Club. Clark Field, P.I. Listed for 2 pence & No. 2792A. Option also for name.Stamped “July 30 1948”bcof, japan, richard william mcgilvery -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Medal, C. 1919
W.W.I. Star Medal awarded to Private Frederick Turner.|From the Returned Services League, Mitcham Sub - Branch located at 26 McDowall Street Mitcham, cnr Harrison Street. Branch closed early 2014.1914-15 Star Medal with attached ribbon sitting on a red felt square with information as follows:|'Private Frederick Turner; No. 265 22nd Battalion AIF Enlisted 8th February 1915; Killed in Action aged 34; 17th November 1916.|'Remembered with Honour at the A.I.F. Burial Ground, Flers, Somme, France.|'Born in Collingwood, he was living at 62 Pelham Street, Carlton prior to enlisting..as abovemilitary history, army, numismatics, medals - military -
Bendigo Military Museum
Certificate - DISCHARGE CERTIFICATE WW2, 24.10.1945
Clarence William CURNOW, refer Cat No 1444 for his service details.Certificate of Discharge No 290377 re C.W.Curnow, yellowed parchment paper with details printed and typed, name, rank, Regt No, unit, enlistment and discharge dates, physical description of soldier.“VX100151 L/Cpl Clarence Wilfred Curnow”certificate, discharge -
Bendigo Military Museum
Document - RAAF ENTRY CONDITIONS, Royal Australian Air Force, C. WW2, issued 4.8.1941
The form issued to and signed by Frederick Gardner Davey No 410533 RAAF. Refer Cat No 3536P for his service details.Document form P./.P 39A detailing conditions governing enlistment, promotion, re - muster, transfer and discharge in the RAAF. All Black type on cream coloured paper.Two handwritten signatures and a date, “4/8.41”, “F Davey”, Possibly “Miles”raaf, conditions -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Textile - CREAM SILK NECKERCHIEF (SCARF ) WW1 SOUVENIR
Cream silk neckerchief (scarf) WW1 Souvenir printed with flags of allied countries & soldier playing a bugle surrounded by the words of an enlistment song titled 'fall in' by Harold Begbie.words by Harold Begbie reproduced from the Daily Chroniclecostume accessories, handkerchief, words by harold begbie reproduced from the daily chronicle / song titled 'fall in' by harold becbie -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Book, Education Department Victoria War Service Record 1939-1945, 1959
List of the 1775 Education Department employees who enlisted during the second world war. A list of those who died, with a short resume of their careers and some photographs is included.military history, education -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Book - Research Material, Boer War - Aurthor Rob Drooglever
Alphabetical Listings. Small Biographies of men, some with photos who served in the Boer War, Author promised copy of final publication. Black Lever Arch Folder. Plastic Inserts with photocopied Small Biographies of men who enlisted from Stawell and Pleasant Creek. First Page is Covering Letter by Author Author : Rob Droogleverwar, local enlistments -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
Tool - Entrenching tool. And Service Papers, Circa 1908
WWI entrenching tool. 1908. Papers include enlistment papers record - research. Casualty papers. Copies of medal request papers. Discharge papers from hospitals etc. -
Lilydale RSL Sub Branch
Womans Day Magazine, April 2000
Supplement to the Womans Day Magazine - Anzac day Special 2000 - Titled "Enlist in the Sportsmens 1000". Stories from WW! with Pictures. 16 Page ANZAC Day Special -
Bendigo Military Museum
Photograph - PHOTOGRAPH WW1, FRAMED, Lennox Gallery Pty Ltd C/N 49592, Post WW1
WILLIAM THOMAS SHUFFLEBOTHAM No 2544 enlisted in 5th reinforcements 58th Batt on 11.6.1916 age 32 years. Embarked for England 25.9.1916. Embarked for France 2.1.1917, hospitalised 22.2.1917 with Gastro Enteritis, embarks for France 30.8.1917, listed WIA and missing 25.9.1917 Polygon Wood. Classed KIA by a Court of inquiry in the Field 25.9.1917.Tan wooden frame with carving, glass front, cardboard backing & hanging cord. Sepia photo of soldier in uniform, jacket, trousers, puttees, boots & peaked cap. Flag draped in background.On front: “WILLIAM THOMAS SHUFFLEBOTHAM, No 2544, 5th REO's 58th Batt AIF, Enlisted 11.06.1916, Report KIA 25.09.1917 at Polygon Wood” On back in black biro: “WILLIAM THOMAS SHUFFLEBOTHAM” info. Sticker on back: Lennox Gallery Pty Ltd, C/N 49592photography-photographs, frame accessories, military history-army, shufflebotham -
Wycheproof & District Historical Society Inc.
Memorabilia - Honour board, c. 1919
When the Fort Cameron Presbyterian Church closed the Committee donated the Honour Board. Believed to be the only such Honour Board - the original Fort Cameron WW commemoration artefact. Large rectangular wooden Roll of Honour hanging on north wall of Wycheproof Historical Society with 24 WW1 names of local Wycheproof District - Fort Cameron men who enlisted.J.FIELDING; C. FIELDING; A. JOLLY; A.McDONALD; N.McDONALD; J.MCFARLANE; F.ELDER; R.T. HASSE; T .YOUNG; T .HARDING; M.HARDING; W. LOOSE; E.LOWE; V.LOWES; J.LOWES; T. ANDERSON ; J.MILLER; J. MILLER; J. STELLE; M. Mc IVOR; T. CULL; E.CAMERON; C. SKINNER; S. KING; ww1, world war one, great war, first world war, 1914-1918, servicemen, wycheproof district, fort cameron presbyterian church -
Lara RSL Sub Branch
Personal Records, Certificate of Discharge, 1919
This World War 1 certificate of Discharge was issued to John Lachlan McIntyre on the 15 July 1919 due to the termination of period of his enlistment after serving 1457 days, 1321 of those days were served abroad.WW1 Military Discharge Paper.A two-sided document that is rectangular in shape and beige in colour. This document provides details regarding the discharge of a solider from the Australian military.Certificate of Discharge of No. 3591 (Rank) Private / (Name) John Lachlan McIntyre / (Regiment of Corps) 58th Battalion / born at or near the Town of Beeac / in the State of Country of Victoria / Attested at Geelong on the / 16th July 1915 for the 11/7 Battalion / A.I.F. Regiment of Corps at the age of 24 1/2 years / He is discharged in consequences of The termination of / period of his enlistment -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Photograph
Cambrai Day is celebrated annually by Armoured Corps regiments of the British Commonwealth. It marks the anniversary of the Battle of Cambrai in November 1917 when a force of more than 400 British Mark IV Tanks broke the defences of the German Hindenburg Line, It was the first large-scale, effective use of tanks in warfare. Cambrai turned from a battle of great success to failure, but it heralded a new type of warfare and changed the nature of the battlefield forever.The gathering at Buna Barracks Albury, Beersheba Barracks Wangaratta, Bapaume Barracks Benalla and Salamaua Barracks Cobram on 30 November 1986 was the inaugural meeting of the 8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Association.Colour photograph of Corporal Leon Frohling and Major Ian Docking taken at Buna Barracks Albury at a Cambrai Day gathering of former members of 8/13 Victorian Mounted Rifles, 30 November 1986.Leon Frohling was technician in the Workshop Troop. Ian Docking enlisted as a Trooper and progressed to Squadron Commander. -
Kew RSL
Honour Board, Arbuckle & Ward Honour Board
Advised this board was displayed at Arbuckle's premises in Cato Street Hawthorn. wooden decorative board with wooden ribbon carvings attached in the cornersEmployees of Arbuckle & Waddell Pty Ltd who enlisted for service in the great war 1914-1919arbuckle & waddell, world war 1, hawthorn war memorials