SGT JOHN HNERY LOCKETT, 38th Infantry Battalion, Australian Imperial Force. Enlisted on 24th March 1916 in Mildura. Arrived France 22nd November 1916. Returned to Australia 5th August 1919.Photographs - collection of 5 photographs in a frame, black & white and colour. L - R , Left; a) a full portrait of Sgt. John Henry Lockett. b) 3 medals and ribbons. c) PM John Howard and JH Lockett, d) French Ambassador with Legion of Honour. e) Presentation Ceremony group. Black print on card - two information below photographs. Frame - brown stain timber frame with decorative moulding, dark green cardboard mount with dark red inner edge and 2nd mount, glass front.Black print on white card - 1. "SGT JOHN HENRY LOCKETT" -WITH SERVICE INFORMATION. 2. "Presentation of Legion of Honour to Mr J. Lockett at RSL Memorial Hall on 21st July 1998". with further ceremony information.photography-photographs, frame accessories, military history-army

Blue paper dated April 3rd 1871. I hereby Certify that Joseph French of Long Gully is unable to follow his usual employment. Signed H. L. Atkinson. Also signed at the end by Joseph French declaring himself on the Sick Funds of the Court.societies, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no. 3770 collection - medical certificate, court king of the forest, joseph french, h l atkinson

2nd Division Artillery Formed September 1915 and assigned to 2nd Division Subunits: 2nd Division Ammunition Column September 1915 - past November 1918 4th Field Artillery Brigade 23 September 1915 - past November 1918 10th Field Artillery Battery 11th Field Artillery Battery 12th Field Artillery Battery 104th Field Artillery (Howitzer) Battery 4th Brigade Ammunition ColumnPhotographic Print of 12th Battery Field Artillery France 1914 1918 in wooden frame under glassphoto artillery, 12 fab, raa 2nd division

Area covers from “Angre to Villers across the top, Louvignies to Wattignies across the bottom, the river Sambre runs through the bottom section” Item re William Alexander No 502 AIF. Refer Cat No 3746.3 for his service details. Map, Belgium and part of France, sheet 51, scale 1:40,000, Ordnance survey October 1917.map, belgium, trench

This item is from the ‘Pattison Collection’, a collection of books and records that was originally owned by the Warrnambool Mechanics’ Institute, which was founded in Warrnambool in 1853. By 1886 the Warrnambool Mechanics’ Institute (WMI) had grown to have a Library, Museum and Fine Arts Gallery, with a collection of “… choice productions of art, and valuable specimens in almost every branch and many wonderful national curiosities are now to be seen there, including historic relics of the town and district.” It later included a School of Design. Although it was very well patronised, the lack of financial support led the WMI in 1911 to ask the City Council to take it over. In 1935 Ralph Pattison was appointed as City Librarian to establish and organise the Warrnambool Library as it was then called. When the WMI building was pulled down in 1963 a new civic building was erected on the site and the new Warrnambool Library, on behalf of the City Council, took over all the holdings of the WMI. At this time some of the items were separated and identified as the ‘Pattison Collection’, named after Ralph Pattison. Eventually the components of the WMI were distributed from the Warrnambool Library to various places, including the Art Gallery, Historical Society and Flagstaff Hill. Later some were even distributed to other regional branches of Corangamite Regional Library and passed to and fro. It is difficult now to trace just where all of the items have ended up. The books at Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village generally display stamps and markings from Pattison as well as a variety of other institutions including the Mechanics’ Institute itself. RALPH ERIC PATTISON Ralph Eric Pattison was born in Rockhampton, Queensland, in 1891. He married Maude Swan from Warrnambool in 1920 and they set up home in Warrnambool. In 1935 Pattison accepted a position as City Librarian for the Warrnambool City Council. His huge challenge was to make a functional library within two rooms of the Mechanics’ Institute. He tirelessly cleaned, cleared and sorted a disarrayed collection of old books, jars of preserved specimens and other items reserved for exhibition in the city’s museum. He developed and updated the library with a wide variety of books for all tastes, including reference books for students; a difficult task to fulfil during the years following the Depression. He converted all of the lower area of the building into a library, reference room and reading room for members and the public. The books were sorted and stored using a cataloguing and card index system that he had developed himself. He also prepared the upper floor of the building and established the Art Gallery and later the Museum, a place to exhibit the many old relics that had been stored for years for this purpose. One of the treasures he found was a beautiful ancient clock, which he repaired, restored and enjoyed using in his office during the years of his service there. Ralph Pattison was described as “a meticulous gentleman whose punctuality, floorless courtesy and distinctive neat dress were hallmarks of his character, and ‘his’ clock controlled his daily routine, and his opening and closing of the library’s large heavy doors to the minute.” Pattison took leave during 1942 to 1945 to serve in the Royal Australian Navy, Volunteer Reserve as Lieutenant. A few years later he converted one of the Museum’s rooms into a Children’s Library, stocking it with suitable books for the younger generation. This was an instant success. In the 1950’s he had the honour of being appointed to the Victorian Library Board and received more inspiration from the monthly conferences in Melbourne. He was sadly retired in 1959 after over 23 years of service, due to the fact that he had gone over the working age of council officers. However he continued to take a very keen interest in the continual development of the Library until his death in 1969. The Pattison Collection, along with other items at Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village, was originally part of the Warrnambool Mechanics' Institute’s collection. The Warrnambool Mechanics’ Institute Collection is primarily significant in its totality, rather than for the individual objects it contains. Its contents are highly representative of the development of Mechanics' Institute libraries across Australia, particularly Victoria. A diversity of publications and themes has been amassed, and these provide clues to our understanding of the nature of and changes in the reading habits of Victorians from the 1850s to the middle of the 20th century. The collection also highlights the Warrnambool community’s commitment to the Mechanics’ Institute, reading, literacy and learning in the regions, and proves that access to knowledge was not impeded by distance. These items help to provide a more complete picture of our community’s ideals and aspirations. The Warrnambool Mechanics Institute book collection has historical and social significance for its strong association with the Mechanics Institute movement and the important role it played in the intellectual, cultural and social development of people throughout the latter part of the nineteenth century and the early twentieth century. The collection of books is a rare example of an early lending library and its significance is enhanced by the survival of an original collection of many volumes. The Warrnambool Mechanics' Institute’s publication collection is of both local and state significance. On Life and Letters Author: Anatole France Translation by A.W.Evans Publisher: John Lane, The Bodley Head Date: Label on spine cover with typed text PAT 844 FRA Pastedown front endpaper has sticker from Warrnambool Mechanics Institute and Free Library Front loose endpaper has a sticker from Corangamite Regional Library Service Front loose endpaper has a stamp from Corangamite Regional Library Service Back loose endpaper has a stamp from Warrnambool Public Museum warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, shipwrecked-artefact, book, pattison collection, warrnambool library, warrnambool mechanics’ institute, ralph eric pattison, corangamite regional library service, warrnambool city librarian, mechanics’ institute library, victorian library board, warrnambool books and records, warrnambool children’s library, great ocean road, on life and letters, anatole france, a.w.evans

Typical hand embroided post card. One of 5 in this display. Embroided rectangular card featuring floral arrangement plus flags of Russia, France, United Kingdom, Belgium. Reverse details TBAcard

A mass produced utilitarian item made for domestic use no history or manufacturing provenance currently available. This design is European and was made by many manufactures from 1900 up to today, the same design and manufacture of new items can be currently sourced from Romania. Item at this time cannot be associated with an historical event, person or place, provenance is unknown, item assessed as a collection asset.Pitcher or jug; enamel French pitcher design, white with blue handle, curved lines, bulbous body.Noneflagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, domestic item, jug, enamel jug, enamel ware, drink ware, pitcher

2 in No Chinese (French origionally) Given to Government of Victoria by the Victorian Navy contingent to China's Boxer rebellion.presented to the staff of Victoria by the Victorian Naval contingent river column pao-ting-fu China 1900 No 22.

A photocopy of a certificate issued by the institut d'Afrique to Charles Stilwell. The certificate is dated 25 June 1949 and is in French.document, certificate, hospital

Souveniered during ww11. except three coins.19 Japanese coins, 1 American. cent. 1943. 1 French coin. 1949 1Greek coin1954.

Framed text with history of Verdun in WW1. Included in the frame is a badge from thr City of Verdun in France.

Image of French Granadiers during World War One. They are in a trench covered with barbed wire and a fallen tree.somme, french grenadiers, trench, grenade, world war one

Two bottles of French smelling salts. 1 - Sels Anglais -Clear bottle. 2. Octogonal bottle.smelling salts, smelling bottles

.1) William James Hogan No 1645 38th Bn, original photo, refer Cat No 1510 for service details. .2) Charles Ernest Newton MM, No 951 enlisted on 25.3.1916 in C Coy 38th Bn age 20 years 3 months, embark for England 20.6.1916, embark for France 22.11.1916, made L/Cpl 4.6.1917, WIA 7.4.1917 Gassed, rejoin unit 22.8.1917, hospital 13.10.1917 with P.U.O then Influenza, rejoin unit 10.1.1918, Made Cpl 17.8.1918, awarded “MM” 26/31st August 1918 near Clery sur Somme, WIA 2nd occasion 2.9.1918 Gas poisoning, rejoin unit 16.1.1919, RTA 22.9.1919, discharged from the AIF 1.2.1920. Refer also 5039.3P.Two photos 1 sepia 1 B & W portraits of soldiers in uniform no hats on. .1) Soldier arms crossed Sgt stripes on arm. .2) Soldier with “MM” ribbon on..1) On rear, “France 8.1.1919, To Tead from Bill, memories of Paris Trip 1918”. On front, “ W.J.Hogan, yours sincerely 9.1.1919”. .2) On rear, “C.E.Newton”.photographs, 38th bn, c coy, mm

The Grinton Collection. Refer Cat No. 1280 for Jack Grintons service details.Photograph framed. Photograph - black and white photograph on paper, depicting a large group of soldiers relaxing inside a building. Frame - timber, light varnish finish, Perspex front, cardboard backing."Group 1: Living behind the lines". "Evening in France".framed accessories, camera on the somme, 38th bn, grinton

Local Newspaper Reporting On World War @ Events - Special - My War Part 33Local Newspaper reporting on World War 2 Events dated 9/11/1942 - Special - My War Part 33Local Newspaper dated 9/11/1942 reporting on World War 2 Events - My War Part 33Vast U.S. Landings in French Africa - The Dam Bustersvast u.s. landings in french africa - the dam busters, world war 2, local newspaper 9/11/1942

Letter written by Alfred G Ferris to his Mother and family. Refer cat No 4183.3P for his service details.Letter, rectangular shape, off white colour, ruled pink lines, hand written in black pencil, dated“In France 24th March 1917, Dear Ones at home”letters, france 1917,

Letter from Alf Ferris to his family in Terrick Terrick, refer cat No 4283.3PLetter, “YMCA with the A.I.F” letterhead, print in red and black, ruled lines, dated, has sections blanked out.“France 8th July 1917, Dear ones at home”letters, ymca, france

John Brownless No 6317, 4th FAB. Refer Cat No 21 for his service details..1) Sepia tone photo showing group of 6 soldiers in uniform holding placard. J BROWNLESS left front row. .2) Studio portrait sepia tone in uniform minus hat of J BROWNLESS..1) On placard at bottom: MERRY CHRISTMAS From Francephotography, military

Items in the collection relating to Alexander Norman Cummin No 18, 38th Batt AIF. Refer Cat No 2535P for his service history.Book holding detachable postcards, black & white. Photos are from Armentieres. Two of the cards have detached.Each photo has a description of the scene written in French.photography-photographs, documents - postcards, armentieres

Ray Blight from Ballarat, Victoria was an Australian soldier during World War One. John Raymond (Ray) Blight enlisted on 19 July 1915. He was an electrical engineer, having studied at the Ballarat School of Mines. On 23 June 1916 Ray Blight disembarked at Marseilles. On 3 February 1917 he was hospitalised with scabies. Ray Blight's next of kin was his mother, Mary Jane Blight of 116 Lyons Street South, Ballarat. This photograph was with a number of other World War One photos relating to the Holmes family of Ascot, Victoria.Black and white photographic portrait of Ray Blight a soldier of the Australian Imperial Forces (AIF). Verso "Sincerely Yours Ray Blight France 1918."chatham family archive, chatham, holmes, world war, world war 1, world war i, world war one, france, blight, ray blight, france

Found in attic of Hardware store at No. 1 Barkly Avenue, Richmond. This store was the original home of the Turner Tools Company (later Stanley Tools Co). The Company moved to Swan Street Richmond before they moved to Nunawading. (Information Courtesy of Graham Plaw of the Hand Tools Preservation Society). Inscription from postcards written by Joseph Tracey to his wife Jessie and daughter Ruby, 9 Barclay Street, Richmond. Joseph's number was 2891, 38th battalion, 6th reinforcements. Joseph embarked from Melbourne Victoria on board HMAT A7 Medic on 16th December 1916 and returned to Australia 10 April 1919WWIWooden framed picture with eight souvenir postcards and one handkerchief from France 1919, mounted on wood veneer. Handkerchief with 1919 and pink flowers on top. Army photo of 17 soldiers. All postcards are embroidered and the handkerchief with lace edging a Souvenir de France: 1919.On the flower- Rose Day in London 13/7/17 Post card inscriptions: -Wednesday 11/4/17. Well Dear I did reseve your loving letter yesterday and I was pleas to heare that you was out of the Hospitle agan and I hope you keep well right now and Dear I hope you don't afto go in to the Hospitle agan Well Dear dont you voat for Conscription voat NO as the game is not fare. To My Loving Wife from your Loving Husbiun Lark Hill Camp -Just a small Card from a land so fare away amuce the snow and strangers in the lovey place they ? London I remain your loving husbuin Sutton Mandeville Camp To my Dear Wife From your lovening Husbuin Abroad -Just a small card from a Place far away and so cold and quite I wish I was near you agan and let it be sun I send this from Lark Hill Camp To My Dear Daughter From Dear Dader -To My Dear Little Ruby I am sending this card to you with my best love to you and lots of kiss for you Dear and hope you are a good Girl for Mother from your Dear Father in a place so far away. The best of love to you and hope you are well as it leave me in the best of Halth. Sent from Camp at Wind mill Hill on the Planys Vilies Tudgershall. Miss Ruby Tracey No. 9 Barkley Avenue E Richmond Melb Vic Australin -From Dear Dadey Just a token my Dear Daughter From your farther across the sea and smetimes I that I hear your laughter Blown right across the Water. From Sutton Mandeville No. 4 Trayind Camp To Miss R Tracey No 9 Barkley Avenue Richmond Australian -My Darling Wife Just a small card from your loving Boy and Hoping you Will be please with it I did get this at the camp we just came to the name of it is Sutton Mandeville and it was snowing a little. Mrs J Tracey No 9 Barkley Avenue Richmond Aust Vict Aust military history, army

Jack Grinton. Refer Cat No.1280 for his service history.Story board - framed. Story Board - black print on white and pale blue background on synthetic paper adhered to backing board. Frame - metal with wood backing board." A CAMERA ON THE SOMME' "The Burden of War". Photographs top left - "Damaged windmill, France or Belgium 1916-1919" Top right "Guns and human bones marking field graves, France or Belgium 1916-1919" Middle right "Bomb damaged cathedral, France or Belgium 1916-19" Bottom right "Military Cemetery, France 1919" framed accessories, camera on the somme, ww1, 38th bn, grinton

Areas covered on this map are, “Bullecourt, Reincourt, Hendecourt”. Item relates to William Alexander No 502 AIF. Refer Cat No 3746.3 for his service details.Trench map, France, scale 1:10,000, German trenches in red, trenches corrected to 6.4.1917, Edition 2.map, france, trench

This type of Chest of drawers was a common and practical piece of furniture 20thC . The 8 eight various sized drawers were suitable for the secure storage of small and large items of clothing, haberdashery, linen, Bouquets of lavender, bay leaves, camphor etc prevented damage by moths, silverfish and the strong wood deterred mice .This item is one of many donated by Ms Carole Green whose family were early settlers in Moorabbin Shire.A french-polished mahogany wood chest of drawers often mistakenly known as a 'tallboy.' There are ornate carvings at the top drawers.furniture, early settlers, pioneers, market gardeners, moorabbin, brighton, bentleigh, wood work, craftsmen, carpenters