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Bendigo Military MuseumMemorabilia - MEDALLIONS, One is 1937
... .1) King George VI & Queen Elizabeth Coronation Medallion... history. Medallions coronation memorabilia .1) King George VI ...Refer James Clarence WATT, Cat No 3554.2 for his service history..1) King George VI & Queen Elizabeth Coronation Medallion. Dated 12.5.1937 with red / white / blue ribbon. .2) Silver medallion with man holding staff & supporting a child on his shoulder. Silver hanging chain attached.medallions, coronation, memorabilia -
Beechworth RSL Sub-BranchCertifciate
... of the Land Forces by King George VI at the Court of Saint James on 11... George VI at the Court of Saint James on 11 December 1918 ...Certificate presented to Dick Nankervis on the occasion of his appointment of an officer in 1918 at Saint James's Court. Refer to Word Document in item 0048Certificate of Appointment in wooden frame with glass frontCertificate appointing Dick Nankervis MM as Officer of the Land Forces by King George VI at the Court of Saint James on 11 December 1918partchment, glass -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Document - MCCOLL, RANKIN AND STANISTREET COLLECTION: GOLD MINING LEASE CROWN LAND, 1937
... between King George VI and John Jepson Stanistreet.... of Bendigo, Parish of Mandurang. Dated 1937 between King George VI ...Document : McColl, Rankin and Stanistreet: gold mining lease crown land 10916 Bendigo. Foolscap size document, includes map County of Bendigo, Parish of Mandurang. Dated 1937 between King George VI and John Jepson Stanistreet.person, mining, john jepson stanistreet, mccoll, rankin and stanistreet: bendigo, mining, goldmining, john stanistreet -
Ballarat RSL Sub-Branch Inc.War Medal 1939-1945
... underfoot in relief. Reverse features image of King George VI.... of King George VI. War Medal 1939-1945 ...This object relates to Edward LE MARSHALL. He was born on 16/09/1914 in Steiglitz, VIC. Edward served in the Army (VX28243) enlisting on, 18/06/1940 in Mount Egerton, VIC before being discharged from duties with the 3 LIGHT ANTI AIRCRAFT REG RAA as a Army Non-Commissioned Gunner (GNR) on 29/05/1941. Edward LE MARSHALL was not a prisoner of war. His next of kin is Ernest LE MARSHALL. Edward LE MARSHALL was awarded the 1939-1945 Star, Africa Star, Australia Service Medal 1939-1946, War Medal 1939-1945.Circular medallion attached via a soldered bar to a ribbon of red, white and blue stripes of varying thickenesses. Front of medallion features a year and image of a lion pinning an eagle underfoot in relief. Reverse features image of King George VI.On front: “1939/1945” “ECBP” On reverse: “REX ET INDIAE IMP GEORGIVS VI D G BROMN”second world war (ww2), 1939 - 1945, medals, ballarat rsl, ballarat -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Coin - Three foreign coins
... 1946 British farthing of King George VI, this coin is made... Collection Currency World Coins 1946 British farthing of King George ...BHS Collection1946 British farthing of King George VI, this coin is made of bronze and is in good condition. An Australian 5 cents dated 1999 in good condition and an USA 1 dime from 2000 in fine condition. Aileen and John Ellison Collection.currency, world coins -
Kew Historical Society IncLeisure object - Jig-Saw Puzzle, Hayter & Co, The Royal Family : a "Victory" Jig-Saw Puzzle, c. 1936
... , in its original packaging. The jig-saw features King George VI... features King George VI, Queen Elizabeth, Princess Margaret ...The Kew Historical Society’s collection includes a wide range of leisure objects. Many of the items are European-made, generally of British origin, however there are a number that were made for the Australian market by Australian manufacturers. There were clearly a huge range of toys produced for the Australian and International children’s market in the Nineteenth and Twentieth centuries. The examples of toys in the collection include examples of alphabet toys, arcade toys, baby toys, construction toys, dolls, doll accessories, educational toys, soft toys, tin toys, toy animals, toy blocks, toy machines, toy typewriters, etc. "Victory" Jig-Saw Puzzle of the Royal Family, circa 1936, in its original packaging. The jig-saw features King George VI, Queen Elizabeth, Princess Margaret and Princess Elizabeth. The puzzle is based on an original portrait by Marcus Adams.royal family, jig-saw puzzle, hayter & co -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Document - LYDIA CHANCELLOR COLLECTION; HRH THE PRINCESS ELIZABETH PORTRAIT (2 COPIES)
... is the elder daughter of King George VI and heir-presumptive... George VI and heir-presumptive to the Throne.' Circa 1940 ...Document. Two copies of a portrait of Princess Elizabeth in the uniform of a sea guide. Below the portrait are the words 'H.R.H. the Princess Elizabeth. Beloved throughout the British Empire, she is the elder daughter of King George VI and heir-presumptive to the Throne.' Circa 1940Lydia Chancellororganization, society -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Coin - GRAHAM HOOKEY COLLECTION: AUSTRALIAN THREE PENCE
... V various dates. Twenty three King George VI various dates... three King George VI various dates. Twenty six Queen Elizabeth ...Box containing 93three pence coins. Forty four King George V various dates. Twenty three King George VI various dates. Twenty six Queen Elizabeth II various dates. All the coins are circulated and in various conditions.numismatics, coins - australian, three pence -
Rutherglen Historical SocietyCigarette tin
... King George VI / Benson and Hedges. Super Virginia Cigarette... / By appointment to the late King George VI / Benson and Hedges. Super ...4- Red, flat rectangular tin / small."By appointment tobacconist / By appointment to the late King George VI / Benson and Hedges. Super Virginia Cigarette / Old Bond St. London W. Made in England"cigarettes, smoking -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Document - MCCOLL, RANKIN AND STANISTREET COLLECTION: INDENTURE NO. 11299 BENDIGO, 1952
... of Titles His majesty King George VI cancelled & replaced by stamp... Asst. Registrar of Titles His majesty King George VI cancelled ...Document: Mew Monument Gold Mining Co N/L. 11299 lease for site of machinery 27/4/1952. Signature Asst. Registrar of Titles His majesty King George VI cancelled & replaced by stamp Her majesty Queen Elizabeth II.MCCOLL RANKIN & STANISTREETorganization, business, gold mining lease, mccoll ranking & stanistreet -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Ephemera - Documents, 1952
... Newspaper King George VI Death 1952, Cat no 10140.3 Sun News... Newspaper King George VI Death 1952, Cat no 10140.2 Sunday Graphic ...Catalogue no 10140.1 Daily Express English Newspaper King George VI Death 1952, Cat no 10140.2 Sunday Graphic English Newspaper King George VI Death 1952, Cat no 10140.3 Sun News Pictorial Queen Elizabeth visit Febr 1954, Cat no 10140.4 Preview of Royal Wedding Elizabeth and Philip, Cat no 10140.5 Sun News Pictorial Souvenir of Australia's America's Cup win 1983, Cat no 10140.6 Weekend Australian Magazine The Bradman Letters 2004Various cuttings, patterns, poetry, contained in a manila folder, also magazine articlesdocuments, newspapers -
4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment Unit History Room
Medal
... Cypher of King George VI, surmounted by a crown. The cypher... of the Royal Cypher of King George VI, surmounted by a crown ...Awarded by United Kingdom and Commonwealth Type :Campaign medal Eligibility Two months operational flying Awarded for Flying over occupied Europe Campaign European Air Operations 1939 – 1944 Description Six pointed star Clasps Atlantic France and Germany Related Atlantic Star, France and Germany Star The Air Crew Europe Star is a six–pointed star of yellow copper zinc alloy. The obverse has a central design of the Royal Cypher of King George VI, surmounted by a crown. The cypher is surrounded by a circlet containing the words 'The Air Crew Europe Star'. The reverse is plain, although Stars issued to Australian and South African personnel have recipient names impressed. The ribbon for this medal, along with those of the other Second World War campaign stars, is reputed to have been designed by King George VI. The sky is represented by pale blue, night flying by the black stripes on the edges, with the yellow stripes representing enemy searchlights.ww2, medal, air ops europe -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub BranchMedal - Australian Service Medal
... and a crowned effigy of King George VI on the front. Ribbon features... of King George VI on the front. Ribbon features wide central khaki ...Medal belonged to A E Miller 128418Silver nickel medal with Australian Coat of Arms on back and a crowned effigy of King George VI on the front. Ribbon features wide central khaki stripe flanked by two thin red stripes flanked by two outer stripes, one of light blue and one of dark blue.Back: "THE AUSTRALIA SERVICE MEDAL / 1939-1945" Front: "IMP GEORGIUS VI G BR OMN REX ET INDIAE" Side: "128418 A E Miller" -
Greensborough Historical SocietyBook, The Royal Tour of Australia and New Zealand in pictures, 1954_
... Following the death of King George VI, the Queen's trip... Plenty Lower Plenty melbourne Following the death of King George ...Following the death of King George VI, the Queen's trip to Australia and New Zealand was postponed until 1954. This book is a photographic story of their travels around Australia, New Zealand and Pacific Islands.A pictorial record of the first visit to Australia by Queen Elizabeth II and the Duke of Edinburgh in 1954Hard cover, Illus. (some colour). Cover illustration of Australian flag with white writing over.queen elizabeth 2, house of windsor, duke of edinburgh, royal tour of australia 1954 -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumPhotograph - Geelong Tramways Construction of Birney Safety Car
... George VI, May 1937. Globes forming the letters "GR" adorn... George VI, May 1937. Globes forming the letters "GR" adorn ...Geelong Tramcar No. 23 lit up for the coronation of King George VI, May 1937. Globes forming the letters "GR" adorn the side of the saloon and many Union Jack flags decorate the car.Black and white print on paper.13-4 written in in on reverse. GRS710/13/1/4 written in pencil on the reverse.,geelong tramcar no 23, tramcar decorations for coronation of king georg vi -
Hymettus Cottage & Garden BallaratBook - Souvenir Book, Our Royal Guests
... Published in 1952, before the death of King George VI.... Due to the death of King George VI, the anticipated Royal ...non-fictionqueen elizabeth 2, house of windsor, duke of edinburgh, royal tour australia 1952, -
Bendigo Military MuseumDocument - INVESTITURE INVITATION, Central Chancery of the Orders of Knighthood, St James' Palace, 16th May, 1945
... with the DFC by King George VI. Part of F.G. Davey Collection. See... with the DFC by King George VI. Part of F.G. Davey Collection. See ...The invitation was sent to F.G. Davey requesting his attendance at Buckingham Palace where he was to be presented with the DFC by King George VI. Part of F.G. Davey Collection. See catalogue no. 3536P for his service record.Confidential document in black type under the letterhead of the Central Chancery of the Orders of Knighthood, St James' Palace SW1. Letterhead including a crest is printed in red. Signature of the sender is a printed replica of a handwritten version. Document is printed on cream coloured cartridge paper.distinguished flying cross, medals, f.g.davey -
St Kilda Historical SocietyEphemera - Invitation, Visit of Their Royal Highnesses the Duke & Duchess of York, 1927
... and Duchess of York (later King George VI and Elizabeth the Queen... for this purpose were the Duke and Duchess of York (later King George VI ...Invitation from the Commonwealth Government to ceremonies connected with the opening of Parliament House in Canberra on 9 May 1927. Visiting Australia for this purpose were the Duke and Duchess of York (later King George VI and Elizabeth the Queen Mother).Card, folded in half, printed in blue and gold. Affixed inside is a reproduction of a landscape painting Canberra 1927 by Harold B Herbert (1892-1945).The invitation was issued to 'W Nicoll Esq'royal visits, duke and duchess of york, opening of parliament house canberra -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Document - MCCOLL, RANKIN AND STANISTREET COLLECTION: CENTRAL NAPOLEON GOLD MINING CO. N.L, 22nd June 1954
... seals of Central Napoleon and King George VI, Map: Mining... George VI, Map: Mining District of Bendigo County of Bendigo ...Document :Form A, Gold Mining Lease Crown Land 11314 Bendigo, Entered in the Register Book, Vol. 333 Fol. 138, Embossed seals of Central Napoleon and King George VI, Map: Mining District of Bendigo County of Bendigo Parish of Sandhurst, During the reign of Queen Elizabeth II, 4 pages.organization, business, industry - mining, mccoll rankin & stanistreet, mining, gold mining, central napoleon -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.Memorabilia - Commemorative Mug, 1949
... George VI who was scheduled to visit Australia in 1949 with his... of King George VI who was scheduled to visit Australia in 1949 ...This mug was made to commemorate the royal tour of King George VI who was scheduled to visit Australia in 1949 with his wife Queen Elizabeth & daughter Princess Margaret. The tour did not take place as the King fell ill and the tour was cancelled. Cream mug with inscription and photograph from the 1949 Royal Visit to Australia. Yellow rim. Monogram on reverse side 'Long May They Reign'Royal Tudor Waredomestic items, food & drink consumption -
Frankston RSL Sub Branch
Medallion
... image of King George VI, reverse of medallion "SHIRE OF UPPER..." with raised image of King George VI, reverse of medallion "SHIRE ...Medallion presented to WWll serviceman, James Robert Clancy (VX44669) by the Shire of Upper Murray. The medallion has a silver finish. See also items 00456, 00456.1, 00456.2 and 00456.4.Obverse of medallion "FOR GOD KING AND COUNTRY" with raised image of King George VI, reverse of medallion "SHIRE OF UPPER MURRAY IN APPRECIATION 1939-45" with engraved lettering "J.R. CLANCY ARMY" -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Flag - Souvenir Flag - Royal Visit, 1952/54, c. 1952
... , but this was postponed following the death of her father, King George VI... the death of her father, King George VI. The visit happened in 1964 ...Queen Elizabeth II and her husband, Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh, were to have toured Australia in 1952, but this was postponed following the death of her father, King George VI. The visit happened in 1964 instead and was the first to Australia by a reigning monarch.Flag, rectangular, fabric, souvenir of Royal visit 1954 (originally 1952, which was cancelled. '1952' has been cut from bottom of flag). Union Jack and Australian flag crossed behind crown.royal visit, 1954, 1952, flag -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Coin - GRAHAM HOOKEY COLLECTION: AUSTRALIAN PENNIES
... , 1929, 1932, 1933, 1934 and 1936. King George VI include: 1943... NUMISMATICS Coins - australian pennies Thirty one pennies. King George ...Thirty one pennies. King George V dates include: 1911, 1912, 1916, 1917, 1919, 1920, 1921, 1922, 1923, 1924, 1928, 1929, 1932, 1933, 1934 and 1936. King George VI include: 1943 and 1947. Queen Elizabeth II 1964. The coins are all circulated and in various conditions.numismatics, coins - australian, pennies -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumPhotograph - Bendigo tram 21 decorated for the 1937 Coronation, State Electricity Commission of Victoria (SECV), 1937
... Coronation of King George VI that took place on 12/5/1937. Photo... Coronation of King George VI that took place on 12/5/1937. Photo ...Photograph of Bendigo Tram 21, decorated for the 1937 Coronation of King George VI that took place on 12/5/1937. Photo taken outside the depot. Used in the SEC Magazine Contact Vol 2, No 2 August 1937 - see item 2973.Yields information about Bendigo tram 21 decorated for the 1937 Coronation event.Photograph, black and white, with notes on rear.In ink "Coronation 1936" and Ken Magor stamp.tramways, trams, bendigo, tram 21, coronation, decorated trams -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Coin - GRAHAM HOOKEY COLLECTION: AUSTRALIAN SHILLINGS
... King George V shillings: 1915, 1916, 1926, 1936. Three King..., 1926, 1936. Three King George VI shillings: 1946, 1948 and 1952 ...One shilling King Edward VII 1910, well worn coin. Four King George V shillings: 1915, 1916, 1926, 1936. Three King George VI shillings: 1946, 1948 and 1952. Seven Queen Elizabeth II shillings: 1953, 1955, 1956, 1960, 1961, 1962. The coins are all circulated and in various conditions.numismatics, coins - australian, shillings -
Clayton RSL Sub BranchMedal, War Medal
... with the crowned effigy of King George VI on the obverse. The reverse has...-nickel with the crowned effigy of King George VI on the obverse ...John Alexander Young V82835 DOB 14.10.1899 LieutenantAustralian War Medal 1939-1945 The medal is cupro-nickel with the crowned effigy of King George VI on the obverse. The reverse has a lion standing on a double-headed dragon. The top of the reverse shows the dates 1939 and 1945. The stripes signify the dark blue of the Royal Navy and Merchant Navy, red to represent the service of the Army and the light blue of the Air Force J.A. Young V82835 -
St Kilda Historical SocietyPhotograph, Queen Mother visit 1958 - images collection, 1958
... of Queen Elizabeth II and the widow of King George VI. King George... of King George VI. King George took the throne in 1936, at which ...Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother was the mother of Queen Elizabeth II and the widow of King George VI. King George took the throne in 1936, at which time she became the first British-born Queen consort since the Tudor times. She visited Australia on 14 February – 7 March 1958 to attend the British Empire Service League Conference in Canberra. She travelled to the Australian Capital Territory, Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne, Tasmania, Adelaide and Perth, as well as many regional and rural areas.black and white photograph, unmounted, original, fair conditionst kilda, st kilda town hall, queen mother, queen elizabeth the queen mother, 1958 -
Hymettus Cottage & Garden BallaratBooklet - Royal Visit booklet, Australia: The Royal Visit 1952
... George VI. The booklet was to be issued to schoolchildren across... to the death of King George VI. The booklet was to be issued ...front cover green with stylised Kangaroo and Emu on ribbon featuring the words 'The Royal Visit' with southern cross on rear cover.non-fictionqueen elizabeth ii, duke of edinburgh, australia, royal visit -
Clayton RSL Sub BranchMedal, Service Medal
... with the crowned effigy of King George VI on the obverse. The reverse has... George VI on the obverse. The reverse has the Australian coat ...WALTHALL Robert Barratt DOB 29/03/1899 CorporalAustralian War Service Medal 1939-1945 circular shape. The ribbon has a wide khaki central stripe, flanked by two narrow red stripes, which are in turn flanked by two outer stripes, one of dark blue and the other of light blue. The khaki represents the Australian Army, and the red, dark blue and light blue represent the Merchant Navy, Royal Australian Navy and the Royal Australian Air Force respectivelyN388579 R.B. WALTHALL The medal is nickel silver with the crowned effigy of King George VI on the obverse. The reverse has the Australian coat of arms, placed centrally, surrounded by the words ‘THE AUSTRALIA SERVICE MEDAL 1939-1945’ -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumPhotograph - Bendigo tram 21 decorated for the 1937 Coronation - launch, 1937
... Coronation of King George VI possibly at a formal launch. Shows... Coronation of King George VI possibly at a formal launch. Shows ...Photograph of Bendigo Tram 21, decorated for the 1937 Coronation of King George VI possibly at a formal launch. Shows several people standing alongside the tram, which is showing "Special" on an auxiliary board. Has a "GR" insignia on the front and side of the car. An Inspector is standing behind the tram with the driver inside the tram.Yields information about Bendigo tram 21 decorated for the 1937 Coronation event.Photograph, black and white, with notes on rear.In ink "Coronation 1936" and Ken Magor stamp.tramways, trams, bendigo, tram 21, coronation, decorated trams, launch
