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Bendigo Military Museum
Postcard - POSTCARDS - WATERLOO, BELGIUM, c.WW1
Postcards collected after WW1 by R.H. Baron whilst serving with 5th Divisional Headquarters (57 Batt) in Belgium. Part of the "Robert H. Baron (No. 3596) and Cooper Collections. See Catalogue No. 1981P for details of Baron's service.Seventeen black and white postcard scenes of the Battle of Waterloo and surrounds. Each has perforations down the LHS.robert h. baron, cooper collection, postcards, ww1, waterloo -
Bendigo Military Museum
Photograph - PHOTOGRAPHS - A SET OF SEVEN PHOTOGRAPHS SHOWING FUNERAL MARCH FOR CAPTAIN ALBERT JACKA, 1932
Captain Albert Jacka, VC, 14 Bn, first VC in WW1.A set of seven black and white photos showing the funeral march for Captain Albert Jacka VC in Melbourne 1932. 1. & 2. Front of gun carriage team. 3 horses and 2 riders. 3. Party of armed soldiers, bayonets fixed, marching in formation. 4. Gun carriage and coffin stationary. 2 soldiers in WW1 fighting kit in Rest on Arms Reverse. Civilian clothed men, hats off. One drummer is marching past. 5. Group of eight senior Officers marching. Most are in uniform with swords. 6. Large group of marching men in civilian clothes. They hold their hats against their heart. A civilian policeman is standing as crowd control. 7. The gun carriage and coffin moving away. Men in civilian crowd have removed their headdress. There are two files of men either side of the coffin, marching beside it.1. "Jacka's Funeral" on rear. 2. Funeral Captain Jacka, Melbourne 1932. 3. "Albert Jacka's Funeral" on rear. 4. "Albert Jacka's Funeral" on rear. 5. "Members of Jacka's battalion at his funeral. Jan 1932." on rear. 6. "Funeral Capt Albert Jacka 'Australia's first VC'" on rear. 7. "Funeral Capt Albert Jacka, Melbourne 1931" on rear.albert jacka vc, funeral, melbourne -
Lara RSL Sub Branch
Picture Postcard Booklet, Cape Town South Africa
This card is part of the McIntyre collection from three sons, J.L. McIntyre (founding member of Lara RSL Sub Branch WW1; J. W. McIntyre WW1 and T.G. McIntyre WW2. Jim McIntyre picked this card up while on leave in Cape Town, South AfricaA card sent home to family from WW1 Anzac serving in the AIFOn cover (see image) is written Everlasting Silver Leaves from Table Mountain Cape Town South Africa On second page (see image) is a photo of Strand Street, Cape Town On third page (see image) are three leaves with a picture of flowers, a hand and sign 'Remember Me' On back page (see image) is writing - Cape Town 12/1/17 To Florrie From Jim silver leaves, table mountain, cape town, south africa, ww1, world war 1, australian army, aif, mcintyre, strand street -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - PHOTOGRAPH: PORTRAITS OF TWO SOLDIERS
Photograph: individual portraits of two soldiers set in one frame. Wooden frame glass cover. Man on Lh side: standing with arms behind back holding whip, army uniform ( WW1) long boots with spurs. Man on Rh side, army uniform, gloves held in left hand, white stick in right.organization, military, male portrait, ww1, army, portrait -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Postcard - ACC LOCK COLLECTION: CHURCH OF THE HOLY FAMILY, MATARIEH, EGYPT, 1914-1918
Postcard, WW1, B&W image of the front of a church in Matarieh Egypt. The sign on the church reads 'Santa Familia in Egypto Exsul'. Two copies. On the back of copy 2 of 2 handwritten in ink "Church of the Holy Family Mararieh Jany '16'' Steps lead up to two front doors. Bell tower on the right.postcard, postcard, ww1, church, matarieh, egypt -
Bendigo Military Museum
Photograph - PHOTOGRAPH, FRAMED, WW1, c.1914 - 1918
Francis John WILLIAMS No 7326. For service details and other items refer Cat No 69.2.Sepia portrait of a WW1 soldier surrounded by cream border. Metal frame with glass front.photographs, portraits, 8th bn -
Frankston RSL Sub Branch
Card
Printed card presented by Burnley & District in memory of servicemen who died during WW1. -
Running Rabbits Military Museum operated by the Upwey Belgrave RSL Sub Branch
Bayonet
1907 pattern, Bayonet, Lee Enfield Manufaceture 1923. (Scabbard used in WW1 Webbing)weapon, ww 1/2, army -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - WORLD WAR 1 CENTENARY COIN BROCHURE BRADFORD EXCHANGE
Advertising brochure from Bradford Exchange detailing commemorative coins produced for the Centenary of WW1.event, war, bradford exchange coin brochure, world war 1., coin, bradford exchange -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
Book, Remembrance Sunday, Unknown
Historical significance in 1948 from Libya and Triopoli after WW11.Remembrance book dated 1948 containing a church service in honour of WW1 and WWII veterans. Front cover has written, Remembrance Sunday 1948, of those who died in the wars 1914 - 1918 and 1939 -1945. Underneath is the in inscription CYRENAICA DISTRICT, (Libya and Tripoli) with a picture of a monument. -
Ringwood RSL Sub-Branch
Equipment, Water Bottle
Blue enamal water bottle Felt cover Cork stopper WW1 leather holder WT Australia stamped leather H with star written on inside of leather -
Ringwood RSL Sub-Branch
Headress German WW1, 1913
ww1 German Pickle Haube leather helmet with metal fixtures leather chin strap -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Photograph, 1915 c
Ern Howlett returned to Australia 13 August 1918Black and white photograph of Ern Howlett 22136 8th Brigade in WW1 uniform Victoriawar, memorials -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Photograph, 1915 c
Black and white photograph of George John Croft 5991 7th Brigade WW1, Victoriaworld war 1914-1918 -
Ringwood RSL Sub-Branch
Edged weapon, Circa WW2
German Mauser bayonet from WW1 and WW2. Grips are made of walnut. Metal scabbard.Matching numbers of bayonet and scabbard S238G and 5616B. Swastika hand engraved into wooden handle. -
Ringwood RSL Sub-Branch
Book - WW1, From the Australian Front
Soft cover, information and black and white photos of Australian Forces on the Western Front in WW1. -
City of Warrnambool Rowing Club
Photograph, Reginald (left) and his brother William Titford, 1917
Postcard sized black and white photograph taken in France c 1917 during WW1reginald titford, william titford, warrnambool rowing club, city of warrnambool rowing club -
Charlton RSL Sub Branch
Booklet - Small WW1 booklet, Lest we Forget. Humorous sketches
Small WW1 booklet of humourous sketches. 32 pages. Forward by Field Marshall Birdwood. -
Montmorency/Eltham RSL Sub Branch
Uniform - Cadet Tunic, Airforce Officer Cadet Tunic
Dark navy blue jacket From WW1 RAAF Battle Jacket. Size 10Officer cadet unit -Stripe on each epaulette Shoulder badge insignia -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Postcard - ACC LOCK COLLECTION: B&W PHOTO OF A 6 CAMEL TEAM WITH A GUN CARRIAGE, POSTCARD, 1914-1918
Postcard, WW1, B&W photo of a 6 camel team pulling a gun carriage in a desert landscape. A soldier walking behind the gun carriage and an officer standing at right. Handwritten in ink on the back - Testing Rdrail attachment (10 wheels) in loose sand. Zeitoun Jany'16. (Zeitoun is the NZ army training camp near Cairo)postcard, postcard, ww1, egypt, zeitoun, camels -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Postcard - ACC LOCK COLLECTION: B&W PHOTO OF CAMELS AND GUN CARRIAGES, POSTCARD, 1914-1918
Postcard, WW1, B&W photo of a group of seated camels next to two gun carriages in a barren landscape. Three soldiers kneeling behind each gun. More soldiers in background sitting on a hill. Handwritten in ink on the back - Cinema Film Service 5" Howitzer in action Zeitoun Feby 16.postcard, postcard, ww1, egypt, zeitoun, 5'' howitzer, camels -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Canvas Dispatch Bag
Item belonging to Lieutenant Albert John CRUISE born 13/4/1883 at Nathalia in Victoria. Educated at Geelong College. Enlisted in NSW on 29/8/1914 as Private No 86 1st Battalion. Promoted to L/cpl on 25/7/1915 then Lieutenant on 9/11/1915. He was nominated and appointed a Member of the Order of the British Empire - Military Division for conspicuous services rendered as follows:- 'During the period 16-19 September to 11th November 1918 this officer has shown conspicuous devotion to duty and great gallantry in the performance of that duty. He has organised salvage parties and was instrumental during the advance in September in making German Dumps of HE material available for use in forward positions thus saving time and transport. His work throughout has been characterised by marked individuality and courage in the forward area and has been productive of far reaching results. He served at Gallipoli and the Western Front. Due to pneumonia and enteric he returned to Australia in early 1916 to recuperate and married before returning in August 1916. In September 1919 he returned to Australia on board HMAT Takadaussie (refer item 363) and discharged on 7/11/1919. He later served full time with the CMF from 15/5/1940 - 17/10/1943. He died in 1952 Insufficient detail to positively identify Lieutenant Peters - possibly Captain Gordon Peters DSO born 5/7/1894 Adelaide South Australia. The 12th Infantry were recruited from Tasmania, South Australian and Western Australia. 9 Jun 1915: Enlisted AIF WW1, Lieutenant, 12th Infantry Battalion 21 Sep 1915: Involvement Lieutenant, 12th Infantry Battalion 21 Sep 1915: Embarked Lieutenant, 12th Infantry Battalion, HMAT Star of England, Adelaide 16 May 1917: Promoted AIF WW1, Captain, 12th Infantry Battalion 27 Jul 1919: Discharged AIF WW1, Captain, 12th Infantry Battalion 15 Sep 1919: Honoured Commander of the Order of the British Empire 30 Oct 1919: Honoured Mention in Dispatches, unknownBrown canvas double sided pouch bag that opens out to reveal two clear plastic sleeves one of which has a brown cloth overlay. Attached on top is small metal ring near tear repaired by hand stitching.Handwritten under rear flap 86 L/C A J Cruise 1st Bn M.G. Handwritten inside front pouch Lt. Peters 12th Inflt. a j cruise mbe, ww1 -
Bendigo Military Museum
Medal - MEDALS, WW1
Victory Medal authorised 1919 to Commemorate Victory of Allied Forces over central powers in WW1. British War Medal authorised 1919 by King George to Army, Navy and Mercantile Marine. Items in the collection re "John Arthur Remington Alexander" No. 2237, AFC, AIF. Refer Cat No 7820 for his service details.Set of medals in split plastic pockets. 1. Victory Medal - Brass coloured medal with the Goddess Victoria on one side and inscription on the other. Round clasp on top with multi coloured ribbon attached. 2. British War Medal 1914-20. One side picture of man on a horse with 1914-1918 written on sides. Silver in colour with ribbon clasp on top. Ribbon colours are light blue, dark blue, white and orange. Other side picture of King George.1. Inscribed "The Great War for Civilisation 1914-1918".victory medal, british war medal, ww1, john arthur remington alexander -
Bendigo Military Museum
Badge - BADGES VARIOUS, Pre WW1
Items in the collection re Patrick Joseph Morgan, pre WW1 service, No 3415 AIF, KIA. refer 1848P for his service history..1) 8th Light Horse Regiment CMF Militia collar badge. Silver metal rearing horse facing left, underneath is banner with text "8th ALH VMR". .2) 8th Light Horse Regiment collar badge. Silver metal rearing horse facing left, underneath is banner with text "8th ALH". .3) 8th Light Horse Regiment collar badge. Silver metal rearing horse facing right, underneath is banner with text "8th ALH". .4) 8th Light Horse Regiment hat badge, silver metal. Rearing horse facing left inside circle with text "Timeo Nec Sperno". Circle is surrounded by wreath. Below in a banner with text "8th Aust Light Horse VMR'. .5) 8th Light Horse Regiment hat badge, silver metal. Rearing horse facing left with leaves on either side and crown above. Underneath is number "8" and banners with text "More Majorum" and Indi Light Horse". .6) 9th Light Horse Regiment badge, gold metal. Centre has a sitting kangaroo facing left, looking over to the right, with wattle leaves on either side. Underneath are banners with text "Pro Gloria VMR" and "9th Aus Lt Horse Regt".numismatics-badges-military, light horse -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Postcard - ACC LOCK COLLECTION: B&W PHOTO OF SOLDIERS AND HORSES BETWEEN SANDHILLS, POSTCARD, 1914-1918
Postcard, WW1, B&W photo of dismounted soldiers clambouring up sandhills and a group of mounted soldiers standing in foreground. Camera on a tripod with a figure in the centre. Factory chimney in far distance. Handwritten in ink on the back Cinema Film Series LH dismounting & taking up position on crest Zeitoun Feby '16postcard, postcard, ww1, light horse, zeitoun, egypt, cinema film series -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Postcard - ACC LOCK COLLECTION: POPERINGHE THE STATION YARD, POSTCARD, 1914-1918
Postcard, WW1, B&W image of the railway yard at Poperinghe. The sign 'Poperinghe' is in front of several railway wagons next to a damaged street lamp. The building in left background has a sign 'Houblons'. This word translates as 'hops'. Poperinghe is a major hop growing area near the Belgium border. Copy Y 37postcard, postcard, ww1, france, poperinghe, railway yard, houblons -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Map, City of Nunawading Historical Geography Project
Periods covered 1834-1879. Early colonists to coming of railway, 1880-1918 Land boom, bust to WW1, 1919-1944 Part WW1 to end of WW2, 1945-present Post war suburban explosion - farming, clay industries,settlement.local history, heritage awareness study steering commitee, johnston chris, walker, vanessa, vosper, maria, kellaway, carlotta -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Soldier's Pay Book, Gunner Barry Seymour 19825
Soldier's Pay Book belonging to WW1 Gunner Barry SEYMOUR 19825 108 Australian (Howitzer) Battery Born Box Hill Enlisted Melbourne 7/12/1915 aged 22 years 3 months Awarded Military Medal in 1918' Returned to Australia 22/7/1919 and Enlistment terminated 5/9/1919Brown canvas booklet with black writing and rising sun crest Australian Imperial Force Soldier's Pay bookgunner barry seymour, ww1, military medal, 108 australian (howitzer) battery -
Bendigo Military Museum
Uniform - BUTTON CAPS, Pre WW1
Items in the collection re Patrick Joseph Morgan, pre WW1 service, No 3415 AIF, KIA. Refer Cat No 1848P for his service details..1) Silver domed cap button with bullet hole with Australian Commonwealth under the crest. .2) Silver dome cap from a uniform button damaged by a small piece of shrapnel same crest and motto as .1) .3)Silver domed button same motto and crest as .1)uniforms, buttons -
Frankston RSL Sub Branch
Spirit Trench Lamp
This is a lamp used in WW1 in the trenches, private issue, not government. It is spirit-powered. It is made of copper and brass.