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Melbourne Legacy
Photograph, Legacy of Laughter, 1995
... anniversary of the end of World War 2. Articles in Trove mention... of the end of World War 2. Articles in Trove mention ...Photo of Legatee Lucky Luscombe and the Minister for Veterans Affair, The Hon Con Sciacca MP and Ted Gregory the CEO of AAV. Mr Sciacca was the Minister for Veterans' Affairs from 25.3.1994 to 11.3.1996. This could be during 1995 which was the 50th anniversary of the end of World War 2. Articles in Trove mention there was a promotion called 'Australia Remembers' during 1995 which helped increase awareness of history and commemorate the end of the war. AAV was Australia's largest publicly listed digital media services group. The men appear to be standing in front of a visual display.A record that Legacy was involved in the Australia Remembers activities in 1995 which were supported by the Department for Veterans Affairs.Colour photo of Legatee Luscombe and two others.Typed label on the reverse says ' From Left to right: Legacy of Laughter. Legatee Brian 'Lucky' Luscombe, Minister for Veterans Affair, The Hon Con Sciacca MP, AAV CEO, Ted Gregory.events, brian lucky luscombe, luscombe -
Bendigo Military Museum
Award - MEDAL SET, BADGES, 1) Post WW11 .2) War time .3) 1940-45 .4 &.5) 2005
... Affairs. "60th Anniversary of the end of World War 11, For Service... Anniversary of the end of World War 11, For Service to Australia" .1 ...The items belonged Rueben John Tyrer V150812. He enlisted on 20.1.42 aged 44 year. At discharge on 5.12.45 he was a Driver in 37 Aust Field Works Coy. .1) Medal set, court mounted, set of (4) re R.J Tyrer. 1. 1939-45 Star. 2. Pacific Star. 3. War Medal 1939-45. 4. Australian Service Medal. .2) Ribbon set (2) mounted on brass strip with pin for attachment. 1. Ribbon re Pacific Star. 2. Ribbon re Australian Service Medal. .3) Badge, metal "To the Women of Australia". Circular floral wreath with crown at top, centre is a map of Australia. Under is a bar suspended by a link. The bar has one star meaning one relative serving in the Armed Forces. .4) Medal, gold colour, "60th Anniversary of the end of WW11". The front has a centre Coat of Arms, rear has a depiction of a map of Australia. .5) Black cardboard box to hold .4. The lid has an Australian Coat of Arms..1) "V150812 R.J. Tyrer". .3) "Issued by C'WLTH GOVT A221536" .4) "World War 11 Service to Australia". "World WW11 60 years 1945-2005". .5) "Australian Government Dept of Veterans Affairs. "60th Anniversary of the end of World War 11, For Service to Australia"medals, military, history -
Red Cliffs Military Museum
unframed photo, 815 Sgt Carroll William E, (estimated); WW1 approx
... on the Western Front through to the end of the War.... on the Western Front through to the end of the War. ww1 william aif 815 ...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 -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
Document - Citation to PM4551 Able Seaman Cyril Percy Whiteman R.A.N.R, Citation to ABLE SEAMAN CYRIL PERCY WHITEMAN, PM445,R .A. N.R, unknown
... in the South-Wes Pacific Area prior to the end of the war.... in the South-Wes Pacific Area prior to the end of the war. Citation ...WWII historical significanceCitation His Majesty the King has been Graciously pleased to award the Distinguished Service Medal to Able Seaman Cyril Percy Whiteman. the Royal Australian Naval Reserve, for gallantry, outstanding skill and devotion to duty in hazardous operations in dangerous waters in the South-Wes Pacific Area prior to the end of the war. -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Sovenir, Ash Trays x2, 1918
... , perhaps to commemorate the end of World War One... to commemorate the end of World War One, as the halfpennies date from ...These two trays appear to have been made as souvenirs, perhaps to commemorate the end of World War One, as the halfpennies date from 1914 to 1918. They may have been used either as ash trays or trinket trays.These trays have no known local significance but are retained as mementos of the souvenirs produced for the Australian tourist market after World War One.These are two circular-shaped brass ash trays or dishes. One has five English halfpennies affixed to the edge of the tray and one has the Rising Sun emblem of the Australian Army affixed to the centre of the tray. Both trays are slightly stained.‘English made’world war one, history of warrnambool -
Orbost & District Historical Society
plaque, 1919
... at the end of World War 1.... at the end of World War 1. plaque civic-memento Orbos-Shire peace ...To finance the war the Commonwealth had a series of war loans, and then peace loans. All were over-subscribed. This plaque was made and presented to the Shire of Orbost in recognition of the Shire residents' contributions to the Peace Loan at the end of World War 1.A rectangular brass plaque with raised lettering and raised borders.Commonwealth of Australia / Peace Loan / A.D. 1919 / To commemorate the oversubscription of the allotted quota of this loan by the Shire of Orbost / R.P. Cameron ? W.A. Watt Treasurer, W.M. Hughes Prime Ministerplaque civic-memento orbos-shire peace-loan -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper (facsimile), The Herald, The Herald: August 15 1945. Victory edition souvenir (facsimile copy), 15/08/1945
... the end of World War II. Front page headline reads " PEACE - WORLD... of The [Melbourne] Herald to celebrate the end of World War II. Front page ...A souvenir edition of The [Melbourne] Herald to celebrate the end of World War II. Front page headline reads " PEACE - WORLD HAILS JAP SURRENDER". This is a facsimile copy of the paper, each page printed on A3 paper in two halves.Facsimile copy of Newspaper, 8 pages, printed on A3 paper. Text and black and white images.world war 2 -
Lara RSL Sub Branch
Silk Flag, Nippon Times
... Made at the end of World War 2 to celebrate the surrender...Lara RSL Sub Branch McClelland Ave Lara Made at the end ...Made at the end of World War 2 to celebrate the surrender of Japan. The item was brought back from Japan by Sapper Albert Alexander Founds VX71775 who joined from Lara Victoria 12 January 1942 and was discharged on 9th July 1947. Made of silk after the Japanese Surrender of World War 2A silk flag with the words Nippon Times. Unconditional Surrender by Japs Completed at 20 minute Ceremony. Picture of cherry blossoms, map of Japan and British, American FlagSee imagesilk, american army, british army, australian military forces, aif, cherry blossoms, nippon times, japan, world war 2, ww2, japenese surrender -
Unions Ballarat
Year of decisions: Memoirs by Harry S. Truman Volume I (Don Woodward Collection), Truman, Harry S, 1955
... . 1945 was the end of World War II and the beginning... of Harry S. Truman focussing upon the year 1945. 1945 was the end ...Memoirs of Harry S. Truman focussing upon the year 1945. 1945 was the end of World War II and the beginning of the Atomic Age. Truman was President of the United States from 1945–1953. He took office following the death of Franklin Roosevelt.Historical, political and biographical interest - United States.Book; 637 pages. Cover: white background; black and white photograph of Harry S. Truman, blue, black, grey and yellow lettering; author's name and title.Purple stamps: "COMPLIMENTARY" and "TUDOR DISTRIBUTORS PTY LTD, 54 PORTER STREET, PRAHRAN … VIC."btlc, ballarat trades hall, ballarat trades and labour council, truman, harry s., presidents - united states, military - world war ii, politics and government - usa, memoirs, history - usa -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Black and White - decorated cable tram - Peace - World War 1, 7/1919
... , celebrating the end of World War 1, soon after soon after the signing... the end of the World War 1 cable trams World War 1 Peace tram ...Photograph of the July 1919 decorated cable tram, celebrating the end of World War 1, soon after soon after the signing of the Treaty of Versailles. Decorated by the Tramway Board. See Reg Item 4256 for a timetable and 3692 and 6168 for other photos.Yields information about the decorated and illuminated cable tram set to mark the end of the World War 1Photograph Black and White - decorated cable tram - Peace - World War 1Melbourne “The Tramway Board’s Illuminated Peace Trams” Presumably 11/1919. Copy neg Mark Plummer collections ex late John Alfred collection.cable trams, world war 1, peace tram, decorated trams, tramways -
Koroit & District Historical Society
WWI school peace memorial Triumph of Liberty and Justice 1919, Back of Medal, 1919
... . This was a commemorative medal to mark the end of world war 1. Victorian children... of Australia. This was a commemorative medal to mark the end of world ...Schools victory medal awarded to school children( 0-14 years of age) of the Commonwealth of Australia. This was a commemorative medal to mark the end of world war 1. Victorian children received their medals on Friday 14th July and on "Peace Day" on Saturday 19th July.Round with loop, made of silvered bronze1919, peace, medal, school, wwi -
City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum)
Plan - McKinnon Railway Estate, McKinnon, c 1921
... At the end of World War One, there was a renewed interest... Cottage Museum) Joyce Park Jasper Road Ormond melbourne At the end ...At the end of World War One, there was a renewed interest in residential land and a number of estates opened up in the Municipality of Moorabbin. The train line from the city to Frankston was electrified in 1922 which intensified the sale in the municipality of Moorabbin, particularly land which was in the vicinity of the railway stations.Example of the progress of the Municipality of MoorabbinHand drawn plan of the McKinnon Railway Estate, McKinnonMcKinnon Railway Estate, McKinnon - hand drawn planmckinnon road, watkins street (now bent street), claire street, real estate, mckinnon, moorabbin -
Melbourne Legacy
Book, Hobart Legacy . . . a story of remembrance, 199
... commemorations of the 50th anniversary of the end of World War 2.... commemorations of the 50th anniversary of the end of World War 2 ...The history of Hobart Legacy.Pale blue coloured cover book of stapled A4 paper folded over about Hobart Legacy.non-fictionThe history of Hobart Legacy.history, hobart legacy, remembrance club -
Benalla Migrant Camp Inc.
Functional object - Camp Garbage Bin, circa 1940-50s
... Airforce Training Centre at Benalla, and after the end of World War... Airforce Training Centre at Benalla, and after the end of World War ...This garbage bin originally belonged to the Dept of Defence Airforce Training Centre at Benalla, and after the end of World War 2, it became property of the Department of Immigration's Benalla Migrant Camp. Many of these bins were placed around the migrant accomodation huts and they are visible on photos of the camp.waste disposal, rubbish bin, garbage bin, garbage can -
Hume City Civic Collection
Newspaper - The Sun News Pictorial, 8th May 1945
... announcing the end of the war in Europe during World War 2. when... announcing the end of the war in Europe during World War 2. when ...A copy of the Sun News Pictorial issued across Victoria on 8th May 1945 containing local and overseas news.An A3 size newspaper comprising 14 pages covering news of local and overseas interest as well as advertisements.non-fictionA copy of the Sun News Pictorial issued across Victoria on 8th May 1945 containing local and overseas news.newspapers, world war 2, germany's unconditional surrender -
Federation University Historical Collection
Booklet, J.A. Hoskin & Son, Ballarat School of Mines Students' Magazine, 1945, 1945
... Notes, News and Notes, End of the War 1939-1945, Obituary... Notes, News and Notes, End of the War 1939-1945, Obituary ...List of Full Course Students' 1945, Editorial, Editor's Notes, News and Notes, End of the War 1939-1945, Obituary, The Literary Society, The Chemical Nature of Women, Fumes from the Lab, Forests - Our Asset and Responsibility, Arts & Crafts Gossip, Sports, Commercial Notes, The Junior TechsMaroon cover with, blue, green and gold lettering, soft covered magazine of 72 pages including advertisements. Artwork Mr Calder - By Eda Woodfield Miss Williams - By Ruth Mole Basil - By Beatrice Burgess Roy - By Eda Woodfield Mac - By Gweneth Speirs Joll - By Marjorie Gray Doug - By Ruth Mole View from the cutters hut - By Marion Beckwith Mr Fairbank - By Ruth Mole Perc - By Ruth Mole Peter - By Eda Woodfield Fritz - By Joan Walter On the track to the cutter's hut - By Joan Walter The cutter's hut - By Ruth Mole Gertie - By Marjorie Gray Bombhead - By Ruth Mole Gwen - By Francis Duffy Marje - By Ruth Mole David - By Joan Walter Skeeter - By Joan Walter Ewan - By Ruth Mole Blue - By Neville Reeve Stanley - By Joan Walter George - By Joan Walter Vic - By Beatrice Burgess Gladys - By Eda Woodfield Olwyn - By Beatrice Burgess Valda - By Beatrice Burgess Betty - By Eda Woodfield June - By Eda Woodfield Stella - By Beatrice Burgess Verna - By Eda Woodfield Valerie - By Eda Woodfield June - By Beatrice Burgess Dorothy - By Joan Walter Beryl - By Joan Walter Noreen - By Ruth Mole Pat - By Joan Walter Valma - By Eda Woodfield Graham - By Gweneth Speirs Johnny - By Joan Walter Charlie - By Beatrice Burgess Raynor - By Marjorie Gray George - By Marjorie Gray Darkie - By Ruth Mole Duck - By Beatrice Burgess Robert - By Ruth Mole William - By Gweneth Speirs Basil - By Joan Walter Wilson - By Joan Walter Schoolbeck - By Ruth Mole Duck Weed - By Eda Woodfield Bas - By Beatrice Burgess Albert - By Ruth Mole ballarat school of mines, magazine, g. curtis, p. edmonds, kevin j. whiter, david t. coburn, peter j. wilson, john k. leicht, douglas d.g. dean, frank d. daykin, grace lawry, p. maloney, j. mckenzie, percival d. fisher, stanley s. parker, beatrice e. burgess, roy e. mawby, roma sudoltz, peter h. marxsen, lois reynolds, robert j. mckenzie, w. coad, marion a. beckwith, john g. procter, gweneth. speirs, neville f. reeve, dr pound, c. fairbank, f. g. procter, jeanette perkins, john w. jolly, m. berlyn, c. g. fairbank, bill f. carroll, marjorie gray, f. n. reeve, joan waller, winifred m. beckwith, isobel murfett, frank daykin, joy martin, max coward, jack henderson, joe wilkinson, alan wilson, muriel harland, m. fogarty, sylvia williams, t. r. thomas, john p. l. gibbs, t. mccartney, a. s. richards, p. crosby, h. middlin, mr cornell, lois kinnersley, margaret murrell, ouida worthington, i. murfett, ruby gladman, john m. blainey, mina gallie, miss darby, p. moloney, v. eva, lester w. roffey, robert f. swales, john e. ambrosio, mr hillman, neville r. morton, basil j. marshall, lloyd lehmann, lindsay s. pattenden, john middlin, alfred e. temby, a. hyett, willaim g. young, kingsley r. bremmer, william j. hewitt, geoffrey f. stevens, n. black, lucy cooper, valma overall, evelyn ditchfield, b. lancaster, miriam horsey, lorraine saunders, n. hoffman, audrey fry, robert j. murell, colin a. bell, ewan c. jones, d. powell, william j. llewllyn, kenneth s. lindsay, nola dridan, patricia gleeson, winifred stevens, mary cummins, b. sherritt, alison johnson, b. conway, b. vallins, k. dowall, m. grinham, k. eberhard, c. lea, k. george, a. coad, c. eltringham, w. allan, m. silvey, f. jacobson, l. clifton, r. sargent, w. caldow, g. pyke, g. bergin, k. dean, r. bennett, k. hoffman, a. kerr, h. sealey, d. mcconville, p. nunn, d. halson, l. frichot, g. smith, m. mcdonald, w. hon, r. irving, l. drake, c. gedye, g. jukes, a. new, a. smith, k. weybury, c. wilson, p. banfield, a. hughes, g. yeoman, eda woodfield, francis duffy -
Sunbury Family History and Heritage Society Inc.
Photograph, World War 1 defence forces, 1918
... The photograph was taken some time after the end of World... in Evans Street. At the end of World War 1, the local Sunbury ...The photograph was taken some time after the end of World War 1. It was a Welcome Home reception for those men who had enlisted to fight in World War 1 and were lucky to return home. The reception took place in the Sunbury Fire Station which was located in Evans Street. At the end of World War 1, the local Sunbury community held a number of Welcome Home receptions to acknowledge the part played by many local men and women in World War 1.A non-digital black and white copy of a photograph of a lot of men at a reception seated at long tables in a large hall. There are flags from a number of countries festooned across the room. welcome home receptions, world war 1, sunbury, defence forces -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Memorabilia - Realia, 1940's
... members of H.M.A.S. Stawell at the end of the 1939-1945 war..... Acquired by crew members of H.M.A.S. Stawell at the end of the 1939 ...Field type Japanese Sword and Harness. Acquired by crew members of H.M.A.S. Stawell at the end of the 1939-1945 war.stawell, ww2, navy -
Hume City Civic Collection
Newspaper, The Herald, 15th August 1945
... and distributed on 15th August 1945 announcing the news of the end... to the Allied forces saw the end of World War 2 after 6 years of world ...A victory edition of The Herald newspaper distributed across Victoria on 15th August 1945 proclaiming news of the end of WW2.A broadsheet copy of The Herald newspaper printed and distributed in 1945. There are 16 pages containing recent news, photographs and advertisements.non-fictionA victory edition of The Herald newspaper distributed across Victoria on 15th August 1945 proclaiming news of the end of WW2.newspaper, world war 2, japanese surrender -
Bendigo Military Museum
Document - TELEGRAMS
... . Telegram to home on safe arrival in India at end of war. Stamp... in India at end of war. Stamp with date. Faded yellow paper ...1. Telegram sent by Ron Morrell on safe arrival in Singapore 1942 after transiting from UK. 2. Telegram sent by Ron Morrell after release as POW on arrival in India, transiting home to parents in UK. Ron Morrell - 1/5 Sherwood Foresters, 18th Div No. 4985826. Refer Cat 316, 305P.1. Telegram to home on safe arrival in Singapore. On yellow paper with Cable & Wireless Limited letterhead. 2. Telegram to home on safe arrival in India at end of war. Stamp with date. Faded yellow paper.1. Cable & Wireless Ltd letterhead & passed by Censor stamp. Addressed to parents saying "Well & Safe". 2. Cable & Wireless Ltd letterhead. date stamp of 9 Sep 1945 and stamp of "X2465".ww2, telegrams, pow, changi -
Orbost & District Historical Society
medallions, 1902
... of Edward V11 and he end of the Boer war in 1902 .... of Edward V11 and he end of the Boer war in 1902 . numismatics ...This medal was struck to commemorate both the Coronation of Edward V11 and he end of the Boer war in 1902 .Three small cross-shaped medallions. Two are gold coloured and one is bronze. Coronation of Edward V11 and Alexandra 1902 June 28 British Boer War Peace with Honour 1902numismatics medallion boer-war edward-v11 -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Medal, Peace Medallion 1919, !919
... produced and they were distributed in 1919 to mark the end of World... and they were distributed in 1919 to mark the end of World War One ...This medal was awarded to children of Australia up to age of i4. The medal was designed by Charles Douglas Richardson, a sculptor. . One million, six hundred and seventy medals were produced and they were distributed in 1919 to mark the end of World War One. On the original medal the inscriptions included the words: "AUSTRALIA," "VICTORY", THE TRIUMPH OF LIBERTY AND JUSTICE " and " THE PEACE OF 1919"This medal is significant as a memento of the declaration of peace at the end of World War One. Circular white metal medallion .The obverse features a figure of peace with decorative surrounds and on the top two doves and text. The reverse has a crown with rising sun rays. Below is a laurel wreath, a sailor and a soldier and text. It has a small ring attached to the top,Obverse VICTORY, the rest is indecipherable on our item. Reverse AUSTRALIA, the rest is indecipherable on our item -
Melbourne Legacy
Photograph, Legacy Week 1995, 1995
... to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the end of World War 2. The Legacy... the 50th anniversary of the end of World War 2. The Legacy flags ...A view down Swanston Street with Legacy flags and also flags saying "Australia Remembers 1945-1995". The Australian remembers campaign was run by the Australian government to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the end of World War 2. The Legacy flags used the slogan "Lest YOU forget" and the same banners were used in other years, including 1990.A record of a way to promote Legacy during Legacy Week in 1995.Colour photo of flags flying in Swanston Street to promote to Legacy.legacy promotion, flags -
Nhill Aviation Heritage Centre
Newspaper - The Adelaide Advertiser and The News, 1945
... as a momento of the time nearing the end of the European War... as a momento of the time nearing the end of the European War ...These newspapers were kept by the donors parents as a momento of the time nearing the end of the European War and the Pacific War.. Old news print yellowing small tears at the edgesThe Advertiser, Adelaide South Australia, (dated) Wednesday May 9 1945 & Wednesday August 15 1945 The News, Adelaide, Tuesday May 8, May 9, & August 14 1945many articles of the war and other happenings of the time. -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article - Article and Photographs, Vietnam Veterans Association of Australia Diamond Valley Sub-Branch, 18/08/2023
... of Australia and the commemoration of the end of the Vietnam War... the Vietnam Veterans of Australia and the commemoration of the end ...Article with Photographs regarding the Vietnam Veterans of Australia and the commemoration of the end of the Vietnam War. Photographs by Rosie Bray.Article with Photographs, 7 pagesvietnam veterans, diamond valley vietnam veterans, vietnam war, war memorial, greensborough war memorial park -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Queenstown (St. Andrews); sports meeting Easter Monday, c.1918
... Towards end of 1914-1918 war. Photo was taken where... melbourne Towards end of 1914-1918 war. Photo was taken where ...Towards end of 1914-1918 war. Photo was taken where the hall was located at the time of collection (1970).This photo forms part of a collection of photographs gathered by the Shire of Eltham for their centenary project book,"Pioneers and Painters: 100 years of the Shire of Eltham" by Alan Marshall (1971). The collection of over 500 images is held in partnership between Eltham District Historical Society and Yarra Plenty Regional Library (Eltham Library) and is now formally known as the 'The Shire of Eltham Pioneers Photograph Collection.' It is significant in being the first community sourced collection representing the places and people of the Shire's first one hundred years.Digital image, 9 x 12.5 cm print and 4 x 5 inch B&W Negsepp, shire of eltham pioneers photograph collection, queenstown -
Melbourne Legacy
Document - Speech, Legatee Rogers on Armistice Day, 2018
... on the 100th anniversary of the end of World War 1. The event could... on the 100th anniversary of the end of World War 1. The event could ...A copy of the speech Legatee Bill Rogers gave in 2018 on the 100th anniversary of the end of World War 1. The event could be as a speaker at a Legatee luncheon. He focuses on the work of doctors and nurses in the field. Document was from a folder of documents donated to the archive by Legatee Bill Rogers that related to his time as President (March 2006 - March 2008) or as a legatee.A record of speech about doctors and nurses and their work in the battlefield.One A4 page of the speech Legatee Bill Rogers gave on the 100th anniversary of the Armistice of World War 1.bill rogers, armistice -
Ballarat RSL Sub-Branch Inc.
Diary
... . With reference to the dates of the end of both theatres of war.... to the dates of the end of both theatres of war. Diary ...This object relates to Walter Alfred CROMPTON. He was born on 18/01/1907 in Ballarat, VIC. Walter Alfred served in the RAAF (55568) enlisting on, 09/05/1942 in Ballarat, VIC before being discharged from duties with the AIR FORCE HQ (DPS) as a RAAF Non-Commissioned Corporal (CPL) on 18/10/1946. Walter Alfred CROMPTON was not a prisoner of war. His next of kin is Myra CROMPTON.Start date =4/8/1944; Finish date = 8/7/1945. With reference to the dates of the end of both theatres of war.second world war (ww2), 1939 - 1945, literature, ballarat rsl, ballarat -
Bendigo Military Museum
Book - BOOK, WW1, The War to End War and General Monash, July 1977
... The War to End War and General Monash...The War to End War and General Monash as seen... goldfields The War to End War and General Monash as seen ...The War to End War and General Monash as seen by a frontline soldier. By Captain Samuel Storer, 14th Battalion, 4th Brigade, AIF. ... this book a most enlightening & interesting insight into 'the war that was to end war'.Cover - soft cardboard, brown print on front & spine. Beige background, sepia tones, full length portrait of General John Monash, AIF on front. 62 pages, cut plain, beige. Illustrated with black & white photos. Autobiography - eye witness account of WWI.Handwritten in black ink on front fly leaf: “To dear Dad, Wishing you a Merry Christmas, Love from Bev & Tom, xxx, 25-12-1977”books-military-history, monash -
Lara RSL Sub Branch
Photograph, Regiment of the Australian Light Horse on the March in Jerusalem in Palestine
... . By the end of the war, 16 regiments would be in action...., to fight in the British cause. By the end of the war, 16 regiments ...By 1914, when Australia joined the war against Germany, there were 23 Light Horse regiments of militia volunteers. Many men from these units joined the Light Horse regiments of the Australian Imperial Force (AIF). Initially Australia promised four regiments of Light Horse, 2000 men, to fight in the British cause. By the end of the war, 16 regiments would be in action.The Light Horse were seen as the “national arm of Australia’s defence” and young men, most from the country, flocked to join. Framed and glass covered photo of a Regiment of the Australian Light Horse on the March in Jerusalem in Palestine"A Regiment of the Australian Light Horse on the March in Jerusalem in Palestine."ww1, world war 1, australian light horsemen, palestine, lara r.s.l.