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Federation University Historical Collection
Photograph - Photograph - Sepia, Giraffe in the Cairo Zoo, c1915
... . chatham family archive chatham holmes world war world war 1 world ...Most probably taken by Harry Holmes while serving with the AIF in Egypt during World War One.Photograph of a giraffe behind a fencei n the Cairo Zoo during World War One. Verso 'A giraffe in the Cairo Zoo'.chatham family archive, chatham, holmes, world war, world war 1, world war i, world war one, harry holmes, egypt, cairo, middle east -
Federation University Historical Collection
Booklet - Programme, 'Chu Chin Chow' Theatre Programme, c 1917
... ) chatham family collection holmes theatre world war 1 world war ...Chu Chin Chow is a musical comedy written, produced and directed by Oscar Asche, with music by Frederic Norton, based (with minor embellishments) on the story of Ali Baba and the 40 Thieves. Tickets to see Chu Chin Chow were particularly eagerly sought by troops on leave from the Western Front. One of the attractions for the on-leave soldiers was the chorus of pretty slave girls who, for the period, were very scantily dressed. The cast was large and included a camel, a donkey, poultry and snakes. A total of 2,800,000 people saw the show. (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chu_Chin_Chow) It is thought that Harry Holmes attended 'Chu Chin Chow' while on leave in London during World War One. Around this time he had been serving in the Australian Imperial Forces in Egypt. Henry 'Harry' Holmes was the son of Violet Holmes. He enlisted under the name Harry Smerdon Holmes and was put into the 18th A.A.S.C., then later transferred into the 5th Division Train A.S.C. According to his Soldier's Pay Books (Cat. No. 20112) Holmes Registration number was 7983. He was Catholic and enlisted in the Third Military District on 17 September 1915, and embarked on 8 November 1915. Holmes was in the 18th AASC Unit with the rank of Driver at that time. On 15 November 1918 Holmes was promoted to Lance Corporal. He received leave on: * 3 August 1917 - London (10 days) * 19 February 1918 - Paris (10 days) * 27 August 1918 - London (14 days) White paper theatre programme with red and black writing. It is a publicity brochure from the play 'Chu Chin Chow' by Oscar Asche set to music by Frederic Norton. In black ink in front 'So far this is an easy first of the shows I've seen, The scenes are great and being Egyptian we understand them all the better'. chatham family collection, holmes, theatre, world war 1, world war, world war i, herbert tree, entertainment, music, musical, oscar asche, fred norton -
Frankston RSL Sub Branch
Letter
Letter that accompanied the 1914 - 1918 Memorial Plaque and scroll presented to the families of allied service personnel who died during or as a result of the First World War. This letter is sent from Buckingham Palace, London and is signed by King George IV.Letterhead inscription consist of a coat of arms and the words BUCKINGHAM PALACE Text is "I join with my grateful people in sending you this memorial of a brave life given for others in the Great War." Signed by GEORGE Vww1, world war 1, dead mans penny, great war, 1914 1918 memorial plaque, commemorative plaque, kings penny, george v -
Greensborough Historical Society
CD-ROM, Ted Baillieu speaking on researching World War 1 veterans, 04/03/2014
... on researching World War 1 veterans Two Cd-Roms in plactic envelopes Disc ...Ted Baillieu speaking on researching World War 1 veterans. The Hon Hugh Delahunty MP, Minister of Veterans Affairs opened the seminar and Chair of Victorian ANZAC Centenary Committee, The Hon Ted Baillieu MLA, updated attendees on plans. His theme was "Connections" prompting the need for people of the day, through family research, local people, churches and honour boards etc., to make 'Connections' to the World War 1 event of 100 years ago.Two Cd-Roms in plactic envelopes Disc a: 49 min. Disc b: 17 min.Ted Baillieu speaking on researching World War 1 veteransworld war i, ted baillieu -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital image, Dennis Ward, Greensborough Primary School Gr2062 Honour Roll, 1914-1918
Greensborough Primary School Honour Board in situ in the original school building. This board honours those local men who served in World War I. (Photo taken in 2014)Digital copy of colour photograph.greensborough primary school, world war 1 -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital image, Greensborough Methodist Sunday School Honour Board, 1918c
... in World War I. world war 1 ...The Greensborough Methodist Sunday School Honour Roll commemorates the young men from the area who fought in World War I.Digital copy of colour photo.world war 1 -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital image, Marilyn Smith, Fallen Soldier's Memorial inscription, 1914-1919
This close up view of the inscription on the Greensborough Fallen Soldier's Memorial shows the names of the local men who were killed in World War I. The memorial now stands in Greensborough War Memorial Park.Digital copy of colour photo.fallen soldiers memorial greensborough, world war 1 -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Book, Warrandyte Historical Society, Letters Home: Boer War 1900-1901, World War I 1916 (extracts from The Evelyn Observer reproduced by Warrandyte Historical Society)
Copies of newspaper articles copied from "The Evelyn Observer" with dates. Includes some news reports but mostly letters from soldiers. Names include W. J. Beard of Research E. Andrew of Eltham Private S. Harris (Kangaroo Ground, Queenstown and Kinglake) E. Payne (Whittlesea) W Reid of (Hazelglen) W. J. Capewell (Eltham)Various un-numbered pages held in place housed in yellow folder. Photo of soldier on a horse on the cover. No caption but probably Private/Trooper Shelley Harris of Kinglake, Bushmen's Corp. Boer Warevelyn observer, boer war, letters, world war 1 -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Badge, Stokes & Sons (?), I Will Help Until The War Is Won, 1917
These badges were produced in 1917 to provide funds for the Lady Mayoress’ Fund during World War One. This fund was largely involved in funding canteens and other comforts for the servicemen during World War One..1 A metal badge with a gold rim, a dark gold background, a cream-coloured map of Australia with red printing and five stars representing the Southern Cross (one smaller star may represent Tasmania). The badge has a metal clip at the back and is somewhat rusted. .2 as above I will help until the war is won Copyright S & S (?) world war one, history of warrnambool, lady mayoress’ fund -
National Wool Museum
Photograph, Dennys Lascelles Limited; Members of the Staff on Active Service, January 1st 1917
Photos depict the staff members of Denny Lascelles Ltd. who were on active service in World War 1 as at January 1st, 1917: H. Freeman, H.H. Storrer, S.E. Scott, H.T. Burn, F.H. Lascelles, J. Cameron, C.J. Long, N. Mc.T. Evans, W. Mathews, A. Jenkins.Photograph, Dennys Lascelles staff members on active service in WWI at at 1 Jan. 1917 Photograph, H.H. Storrer. Photograph, C.J. Long. Photograph, Wm. Mathews. Photograph, S.E. Scott. Photograph, J. Cameron. Photograph, F.H. Lascelles. Photograph, H.T. Burn. Photograph, H. Freeman. Photograph, N. McT. Evans. Photograph, A. Jenkins.DENNYS LASCELLES LIMITED. / MEMBERS OF THE STAFF ON ACTIVE SERVICE. / JANUARY, 1st. 1917. / H. FREEMAN. / H.H. STORRER. / S.E. SCOTT. / H.T. BURN. / F.H. LASCELLES. / J. CAMERON. / C.J. LONG. / N. Mc.T. EVANS. / W. MATHEWS. / A. JENKINS.world war i, dennys, lascelles limited -
Yackandandah & District Historical Society
Medal - British War Medal, Ben Boyd's British War Medal
Ben Boyd enlisted in the AIF in Melbourne, 13 December 1915, giving his age as 42 years and 11 months. At that time he gave Bathurst as parish of birth, and attested that his wife Emma, next of kin, resided in Fitzroy. He gave his occupation as 'cutter'. Boyd reported to Royal Park on 6 January 1916, attached to the 22nd Battalion 11th reinforcements. He embarked for the Middle East on 29 March, and it appears that he spent the rest of his service in Egypt, apart from some four months in Palestine from September 1917 to January 1918. During this time it appears that he was attached to the 11th Light Horse Regiment Provost Corps. There were various promotions to 'temporary Corporal' and 'Acting Sergeant'. Boyd disembarked in Australia on 25 August 1919. The first reference to Yackandandah in Boyd's war record came in his application for the British War Medal and Victory Medal, in a letter dated 10 February 1924. He received those medals on or about 3 March 1924. By that time he had been working in Yackandandah for several years, having been engaged as an 'up-tp-date cutter and tailor' by Mrs Haig in 1921. He continued working as a tailor until his passing in 1957. There is an anecdotal recollection of Boyd sitting up on what was the bank counter making garments and watching the world pass by on High Street, and also reference to him replying to the toast for The Diggers, at a smoke social convened by the Returned Services League to honour Sir Kenneth Beatty, at Martin's Hotel, 8 September 1927. The Yackandandah Museum is housed in what had been the Bank of Victoria and had become the business premises and residence of Haig Tailor. The building bore the title B. Boyd Tailor as late as the 1960's. Isabella Haig sold the building and residence to Yackandandah Historical Society in 1969. Instituted by King George V in 1919 to mark the end of World War I and record the service given, the British War Medal 1914-20, was also variously known as Squeak, or Mutt. Boyd was eligible for having entered a theatre of war during specified periods and having left places of residence and rendered approved service overseas. The medal is cupro-nickel (silver?) with the effigy of George V on the obverse. The reverse has an image of St George on horseback trampling underfoot the eagle shield of the Central Powers, and a skull and cross-bones, the emblems of death. Above this is the risen sun of victory. The years 1914 and 1918 are shown on the outside edge of the reverse surface. A ribbon is attached per a top bar. The ribbon has a wide central watered stripe of orange, flanked by two narrow white stripes, which are in turn flanked by two black pin-stripes, further flanked by two outer stripes of blue. (Refer Notes.) On the obverse, "GEORGIVS V BRITT. OMN: REX ET: IND: IMP" On the reverse "1914 1918" On the edge, stamped, "4378 A-SGT. B. BOYD. PROV. CPS. A.I.F."world war 1, great war 1914 - 1918, medals, british empire -
City of Ballarat
Public Artwork, Arch of Victory Monument, 1920
A grand cement rendered masonry structure of a single central arch flanked by wide piers 20metres in width, spanning the roadway, and 18 metres high. Crowned by the 'Rising Sun' symbol of the Australian Commonwealth Military Forces beneath which the words Avenue of Honour and Victory are written prominently across the arch. Erected in 1920, the Arch marks the beginning of s 22 kilometre stretch of 3728 trees, each one a memorial to men and women in order of enlistment for World War 1. On 2 June 1920, the Prince of Wales opened the Arch and was presented with a pair of silk pyjamas embroidered with Australian emblems. Each of the 500 'Lucas Girls' had put in a stich. The Arch of Victory, located at the entrance to the Avenue of Honour Ballarat, was erected in 1920 as a memorial to the people of the Ballarat and the surrounding district who enlisted in World War I. The Avenue of Honour, with the Arch of Victory, was officially opened by the Prince of Wales on 3rd June 1920. The single central arch is flanked by wide piers 20 metres in width, spanning the roadway, and 18metres high. The monument is of historical significance to the people of BallaratCement rendered masonry arch structureCrowned by the 'Rising Sun' symbol of the Australian Commonwealth Military Forces beneath which the words Avenue of Honour and Victory are written prominently across the arch.arch of victory, avenue of honour ballarat, australian commonwealth military forces, world war i, prince of wales, lucas girls -
Hume City Civic Collection
Photograph, c1916
A photo of a WW1 soldier sent to Una from Doc. on 22.04.1916A black and white photograph of a soldier in World War I sent to Una from Doc on 22 April 1916.on back written in ink: top LH side: Una / with best wished / from Doc / 22-4-1916world war 1, soldiers, armed forces, uniforms, clothing and dress, george evans collection -
Hume City Civic Collection
Photograph, 1914 - 1918
A studio photograph of a World War I soldier wearing uniform with a peaked cloth hat. There is an image of a garden and balustrade as a backdrop. Identified as A. Dench. It is mounted on fawn card with a fine brown border around the edge and a decorative oval mounting behind the photo.Yours truly / A. Dench / (handwritten)world war 1, soldiers, armed forces, hats, portraits, dench, a., kalma, photographers, george evans collection -
Magnet Galleries Melbourne Inc
German plane being towed / Soldier's grave, mountjoy029.tif
Two photographs on a page from an albumSinai desert Damaged plane being towed in Grave of Lt. ....world war i, ww1, australian imperial forces., aeroplane, plane, world war 1, horse, horsemen, biplane, german, grave, sinai desert, tow -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Photograph - Tocumwal Troop trophy winners
No 1 Troop C Squadron 20th Light Horse Regiment drawn from the farming community of Tocumwal, personified the strength of citizen soldiering in rural Victorian and Southern NSW in the period following World War One and especially in the years immediately prior to the second World War. Building on the strength and enthusiasm of the Tocumwal Troop other Troops were raised at Finley, Berigan and Jerilderie. The Tocumwal Troop won the coveted Hutton Trophy in 1937 and 1938, defeating crack Troops from other States. The 20th Light Horse (Victorian Mounted Rifles) was raised in 1920 as part of the 3rd Cavalry Brigade, 2nd Cavalry Division, Citizen Military Forces, with Headquarters at Seymour and depots along the Goulburn Valley from Mansfield to Tocumwal in southern NSW. In December 1941, 20th Light Horse (Victorian Mounted Rifles) converted from horse to mechanised, initially as 20th Motor Regiment. In 1943 the Regiment was deployed to Merauke, Dutch New Guinea. Upon its return in April 1945, the Regiment was redesignated 20th Pioneer Battalion. It was disbanded following the end of the war. 20th Light Horse was the only light horse regiment to serve overseas in WWII.This is one of a collection of photographs featuring a Light Horse regiment drawn from rural and regional Victoria in the period immediately prior to mobilisation for World War 2 (1939-1945).Black and white photograph of 17 men in Light Horse uniform posed in two ranks, being the winning Troop in the Hutton Trophy 1937 and 1938" No.1 Troop C Squadron, 20th Light Horse Regiment. Tocumwal Troop. Winner of the Hutton Trophy 1937 and 1938.Rear Row ( L to R ) Lance Corporal Tilbury, Trooper Wilton, Sergeant Clive Thorborn, Trooper Eric Huggard, Trooper Alan Bogie, Trooper Bill Adcock, Lance Corporal Alan Smibert, Trooper Eric Bourchier. Front Row ( L to R )Trooper Jim Smith, Trooper Alan Quick,Trooper Ian Parkes, Lieutenant Bob Fyffe, ( unknown ),Warrant Officer Victor Groutsch, Trooper Murray Scott, Lance Corporal Cyril Bourchier, Trooper Keith Johnson. Several members of the Troop were unable to be present when this photo was taken.They include Troopers L. Allen, W. Quick, N. Harris, C. Scott, W. Scott, I. Brodie, K. Farley and others. "hutton, trophy, tocumwal, 20th, light horse, militia -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Postcard, Caire Tombeaux des Khalifes, c. 1915
... Field Richardson from Egypt during World War 1. Dear Doss I am ...Pte Charles Field Richardson served in the AIF in World War 1. Wounded at Gallipoli in 1915 he was to die of his wounds in Egypt.This work forms part of the collection assembled by the historian Dorothy Rogers, that was donated to the Kew Historical Society by her son John Rogers in 2015. The manuscripts, photographs, maps, and documents were sourced by her from both family and local collections or produced as references for her print publications. Many were directly used by Rogers in writing ‘Lovely Old Homes of Kew’ (1961) and 'A History of Kew' (1973), or the numerous articles on local history that she produced for suburban newspapers. Most of the photographs in the collection include detailed annotations in her hand. The Rogers Collection provides a comprehensive insight into the working habits of a historian in the 1960s and 1970s. Together it forms the largest privately-donated collection within the archives of the Kew Historical Society.Postcard, sent to Dorothy Rogers (later Dorothy Richardson) by her brother Charles Field Richardson from Egypt during World War 1.Dear Doss I am having such a good time have such a lot to telly & some nice things for you. brother Charliecharles field richardson, dorothy rogers, world war 1 -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Certificate, Education Department (Victoria), Young Workers Patriotic Guild, 1941
The Young Workers Patriotic Guild was originally established in World War I and reestablished in World War II. The Collection includes a number of items produced under this banner from both the First and Second World Wars. This work forms part of the collection assembled by the historian Dorothy Rogers, that was donated to the Kew Historical Society by her son John Rogers in 2015. The manuscripts, photographs, maps, and documents were sourced by her from both family and local collections or produced as references for her print publications. Many were directly used by Rogers in writing ‘Lovely Old Homes of Kew’ (1961) and 'A History of Kew' (1973), or the numerous articles on local history that she produced for suburban newspapers. Most of the photographs in the collection include detailed annotations in her hand. The Rogers Collection provides a comprehensive insight into the working habits of a historian in the 1960s and 1970s. Together it forms the largest privately-donated collection within the archives of the Kew Historical Society.Young Workers Patriotic Guild Certificate - An illuminated Young Workers Patriotic Guild certificate issued by the Education Department Victoria. The certificate testifies that John Rogers who was a pupil at Kew East School raised £1 for War Relief objectives in 1941. young workers patriotic guild, second world war 1939-1945, george rogers -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Patriotic Gathering, 1914-1918
This photograph was printed from a glass negative held in the Society's picture collection. The original glass negative is part of a set donated to the Society by Ian McKenzie, a professional photographer in Kew. Patriotic gathering, ca. 1914-ca. 1918. A civic hall used for a patriotic gathering; during or after World War I. Around the walls of the crowded hall are banners representing some of the allied nations fighting in the war, including France, Britain, Japan and Belgium. Two soldiers, both in military uniform can be seen at the front left of the photograph. first world war (1914-18), world war 1, glass negatives -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph - Medal, Awarded to Spr. W. H. Orford by Shire of Eltham Welcome Home Committee, 1919
Medal presented for their service to their country and local district to returning local servicemen from the Great War (First World War) by the Shire of Eltham Welcome Home Committee. This medal was presented to W.H. Orford. Spr. W.H. Orford From Eltham We Honour You Great War 1914 - 1919 Whilst the war ended in 1918, many servicemen did not return home till 1919. ORFORD William Henry - Munitions Worker Number 542 William Henry Orford enlisted 1 Feb 1916 and embarked for France 25 May 1916. He was a Tunneler and was part of an operation of a group of British miners (known as "Claykickers" or “Manchester Moles”) recruited during World War I to tunnel underneath no man's land and set bombs below the German front at the Battle of Messines in June 1917. 10,000 German soldiers were killed instantly after the detonation of explosives beneath their lines. The story was depicted in the film "The War Below". Doug Orford, William's nephew recalls William saying they could hear the Germans as they tunnelled below them within metres. A month later He was wounded in action with a gun shot wound to the scalp and face in July 1917. He disembarked back in Melbourne on September 5, 1919.ww1, 1919, aif, battle of messine, great war, medal, shire of eltham, tunneler, welcome home committee, william henry orford -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Audio - Oral History, Perce WHITE, David Thompson, 4 May 2015
... . Duration 1:20:29 War - World War I Domestic life Alfred Ernest ...Recording of David THOMPSON's interview with Perce WHITE regarding his father's (Alfred Ernest McGUIRE) life in Port Melbourne and service during World War I and the White Family after the war. Duration 1:20:29war - world war i, domestic life, alfred ernest mcguire, armed services - army, perce mcguire white, perce white -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Audio - PMHPS Meeting, Avenues of Honour, Dr Laura James, John Kirby et al, 27 Jul 2015
PMHPS monthly meeting 27.07.2015 Dr Laura James discussing Avenues of Honour created in towns and cities following World War I, and relating stories of sevice men and women commemorated at various sites. Duration 1:04:59 (including meeting preliminaries)war - world war i, dr laura james, avenues of honour -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Audio - PMHPS Meeting, Janet Bolitho, Life in Port during WWI, John Kirby et al, 22 Oct 2018
... meeting preliminaries 1:22:29 War - World War I Domestic life ...Based on members research, Janet Bolitho gives a deeper insight into life in Port during World War I PMHPS monthly meeting 22.10,2018 Duration including meeting preliminaries 1:22:29war - world war i, domestic life, janet bolitho -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Book, Alan Gregory, The Sentimental Soldier - A Life of George Furner LANGLEY, May 2008
"The Sentimental Soldier" - A life of George Furner LANGLEY - by Alan GREGORY Book of 200 pages with white type reversed in Langley's portrait (predominantly brown)Note inserted on first title page from donor. Signed by author, 1 May 2008, on title pageeducation - secondary schools, war - world war i, war - world war ii, george furner langley, melbourne high school -
Victorian Interpretive Projects Inc.
Photograph - colour, Boer War Memorial (detail), Sturt Street, Ballarat, 2011, 29/12/11
The Boer War was fought i South Africa. The World War One uniiform is quite close to those worn by Australian during the Boer War.boer war, world war 1, statue, horse, soldier, slouch hat -
Monbulk RSL Sub Branch
Book, Norman Franks et al, Fokker Dr I aces of World War I, 2001
Undoubtedly the most famous fighter type to see service on either side during World War 1 the Fokker Dr1 was inspired by Sopwiths triplane of 1916-1917. The Dreidecker enjoyed immediate success with Germany's elite fighter unit, Manfred von Richtofen's JG1Ill, p.64non-fictionUndoubtedly the most famous fighter type to see service on either side during World War 1 the Fokker Dr1 was inspired by Sopwiths triplane of 1916-1917. The Dreidecker enjoyed immediate success with Germany's elite fighter unit, Manfred von Richtofen's JG1world war 1914-1918 - aerial operations - germany, fighter pilots - germany -
Monbulk RSL Sub Branch
Book, Christopher Shores, British and empire aces of world war 1, 2001
At the outset of World War I the British had some 110 assorted aircraft, used mostly for the visual reconnaissance role. With the advent of faster and more agile single-seaters, the Allies and their adversaries raced to outdo each other in the creation of genuinely effective fighters with fixed forward-firing machine gun armament. It was not until 1917 that the British developed a truly effective interrupter gear, which paved the way for excellent single seaters such as the Sopwith Triplane Camel and the RAF S.E.5., later joined by the Bristol F.2B - the war's best two-seat fighter. This volume traces the rapid development of the fighter in World War I and the amazing exploits of the British and Empire aces who flew them.Ill, p.64.non-fictionAt the outset of World War I the British had some 110 assorted aircraft, used mostly for the visual reconnaissance role. With the advent of faster and more agile single-seaters, the Allies and their adversaries raced to outdo each other in the creation of genuinely effective fighters with fixed forward-firing machine gun armament. It was not until 1917 that the British developed a truly effective interrupter gear, which paved the way for excellent single seaters such as the Sopwith Triplane Camel and the RAF S.E.5., later joined by the Bristol F.2B - the war's best two-seat fighter. This volume traces the rapid development of the fighter in World War I and the amazing exploits of the British and Empire aces who flew them.worls war 1914-1918 - aerial operations - britain, fighter pilots - british empire -
Monbulk RSL Sub Branch
Book, Collins, The Australian people and the Great War, 1984
... -1918 World War 1914-1918 - History - Australia World War I (1 ...World War I (1) - Gallipoli - Churches and the war - Empire loyalty - Women at war - Sport and war in Australia - Australia Imperial Forces abroad - German Australians - Rural Australia and the war.Index, notes, ill, p.242.non-fictionWorld War I (1) - Gallipoli - Churches and the war - Empire loyalty - Women at war - Sport and war in Australia - Australia Imperial Forces abroad - German Australians - Rural Australia and the war.australia - social life and customs -1914-1918, world war 1914-1918 - history - australia -
Monbulk RSL Sub Branch
Book, Monbulk RSL, Monbulk's World War I diggers : a collection of service histories of the men and women from Monbulk and District who served in World War 1 1914-1918, 2016
A collection of the service and non service histories of the men and women from Monbulk and District who served in World War I. 1914-1918.Index, ill, p.116.A collection of the service and non service histories of the men and women from Monbulk and District who served in World War I. 1914-1918.world war 1914-1918 - australia - sources, world war 1914-1918 - pictorial works -
Kyneton RSL Sub Branch
WWI CARTRIDGE, WWI 1914-18
Pte Evan Edward Jones (No 276) and his younger brother Pte Edward Jones (No 1731) were both members of the 29 Infantry Battalion during World War 1. They enlisted in 1915 in Kyneton where they grew up. Edward enlisted after approval was given by his mother as he was not quite 21. He did not survive the war as he was killed by a sniper in France in 1916. It was Private Edward Jones’ love of adventure that cost him his life. In the trenches in France on 16 August 1916, beside his brother, Private Evan Edward, he raised his head and was caught by a German sniper. The brothers were side by side, and it was suggested to their sergeant that he should take a short rest; they had been 36 hours without sleep. The sergeant said “Oh no, I won’t leave you fellows.” Private Jones said “If I got a chance of a shut eye I’d take it.” He raised his head over the parapet and a German sniper caught him in the forehead, and shut his eyes forever. With difficulty his brother was restrained from rushing over the top for revenge. Evan survived the war, serving in France and Belgium. Some of his letters, together with other memorabilia, have been donated to the RSL by family members. One letter to his wife describes how a bullet hit a cartridge in his pouch but missed his body. Cartridges, the bullet and the piece of shrapnel are also included with the donated items. Part of one of Evan’s letters to his wife is re-printed here. “This bullet is the nearest thing as ever … since I have been in France. I wondered what struck me when it hit me, or rather hit the cartridge that was in my pouch. If it had been an inch or two higher it would have come through my body…the wish bone is from the fowl we had for supper last night, one of the boys bowled the fowl over with a stone so we got to work and cleaned and cooked it and it was just the thing. I got the wishbone so I thought it would be a good souvenir to send home…don’t forget to wish something nice with the wishbone.” Both boys had a strong sense of adventure and it was only natural that they fought and died for King and country. Original letters, photographs and documents have been copied for preservation. *Items donated by John and Phyllis Adams will form part of the World War One commemorative display at the Sub-Branch for Anzac Day 2015. The Jones boys grew up in the Kyneton area and enlisted in the AIF in Kyneton in 1915World War I cartridge damaged by another bullet. K15 VII on base of cartridge casingww1, pte evan jones, pte edward jones,, letters from the front