The Boer War took place from 11 October 1899 – 31 May 1902. Also known as the Anglo–Boer War, or the South African War, the conflict was fought between the British Empire and the two Boer Republics (the South African Republic and the Orange Free State) over the Empire's influence in Southern Africa. As part of the British Empire, the Australian colonies offered troops for the war. Samuel McGowan was born in North Ireland in 1845, immigrating to Australia in 1870. He arrived in Bendigo 1871 and having worked in a large engineering works at home was quickly able to find management work in foundries, later opening a legal manager's office growing this into one of the largest of its type in Bendigo. Samuel McGowan was elected a member of the City Council in 1883 and was elected Mayor in 1885 and again in 1899, resigning as a councillor in 1901. He was the treasurer of the Bendigo Hospital, a senior member of the Zenith Lodge and president of the Bendigo Agricultural and Horticultural Society. Samuel McGowan and Kate Goyne from Epsom married on 29th August 1874. Samuel died in 1921 aged 76 and Kate in 1930 aged 78. This plaque was probably attached to a commemorative board such as an honour board, however its whereabout are unknown. Engraved plaque in the shape of a flag and flag pole. Four small holes indicate that it was previously attached to a larger commemorative board.Flag; Special functions by / Mayor & Mrs McGowan / entertainment and distribution of Comforts to the / Bendigo Soldiers Contingent prior to their / departure for the Boer War. / Reception at the Town Hall / Ball to the Citizens. / Entertainment of distinguished visitors, etc.etc.etc / Flag pole; F. Prescottmayor mcgowan, councillor s h mc gowan, mayoress mcgowan

Walter Henry SMITH No 1572 enlisted in C Coy 25th Batt AIF on 9.4.1915. Embarked for Eygpt 29.6.1915, embarked for Gallipoli 4.9.1915. Hospitalised with enteritis on 21.10.1915. Embarked for France 14.3.1916. Transferred to 7th MG Coy on 17.7.1916. WIA 27.8.1916 shell shock and again on 29.7.1917 shell wound left leg. Discharged from the AIF on 26.7.1919 classed Medically unfit. Medals, WWI. Court mounted, set of 2 medals with 3 ribbons. 1914-15 Star, British War Medal 1914 - 18 Ribbon. Victory Medal 1914 - 19 .2) Badge, No. V43195 RSSILA . Red, white & blue enamel, 2 figures in centre. Surmounted with a crown with gold No 80 on red background. Denotes financial member 1980. .3) Badge TPI No 01068. Blue enamel on brass, surmounted with a crown. Centre is black enamel & brass mini-badge with TPI 1981. .4) Medallion, WW1 Veterans Travel Pass for 1980. No. 3152. Black & gold..1) “1572 Pte W.H.Smith 25 Bn AIF” .3) Front: “TPI 1981. Totally and Permanently Incapacitated Disabled Soldiers Association” .4) Front. “World War I Veterans. Travel Pass1980, 3152”numismatics-medals-military, badges-military, military history-army

This bottle came from the aerated waters factory of Warrnambool Cordials Pty Ltd. This business was established by Joseph Lescai who had a fruit shop in Fairy Street, Warrnambool in the 1920s. He began to make soft drinks and eventually this became his core business. A group of local businessmen took over the business and in turn it was bought by a local garage proprietor, Thomas Hill, in the 1930s. By this time it was called Warrnambool Cordials Pty Ltd. In the early 1940s the business was purchased by Charles and Frederick Flett and later sold to Thomas McKenzie in the 1960s. The business operated until the 1980s. It appears that the contents of this bottle were made during the Second World War in the time of either Thomas Hill or the Flett Brothers.This bottle is of interest as it comes from the aerated waters business of Warrnambool Cordials Pty Ltd. This company was in operation for over 50 years. Cordial manufacturing was an important industry in Warrnambool for over 100 years. This is a glass lemonade bottle with a round base and a rounded body tapering to a narrower round neck with a moulded glass top at the opening. There is a stopper made of composite materials. The information on the maker of the lemonade is impressed into the glass on the side of the bottle.‘War Grade’ ‘Lemonade’ ‘Warrnambool Cordials Pty Ltd’ ‘Bottle not complete without stopper’ ‘This bottle is the property of Warrnambool Cordials Pty Ltd Warrnambool’ warrnambool cordials pty ltd, cordial manufacturers in warrnambool

Prisoner of War mail from Germany during WWI. Private Frederick Corkish, service number 46656, who served in the 19th Kings Liverpool Regiment in the British Army during WWI He was from Ramsey, Isle of Man. He was taken Prisoner of War in Germany in 1918.Rectangular double-sided paper with German language and English name and address.Front: "Kriegsgefangenen-Sendung / An Postpruefungs-Stelle des Kriegs-Gefang -Lagers ...Mrs J Corkish / 4 Marsden Street / Ramsey / Isle of Man" Back: "I am a prisonner (sic) of war in Germany. / Corkish / Frederick / Private / 19th Kings Liverpool" "Do not reply to Limburg / await further information"pow, prisoner of war, corkish, brandenburg, isle of man, german pow, wwi

These items are typical of souvenir items which would have been commonly purchased by visitors and locals alike.The Warrnambool war memorial is one of the city's most recognisable monuments. The granite column is is 38 feet tall, and topped by the Angel of Peace.At the base is an Australian Soldier with head bowed which is carved in Italian marble. The monument is backed by a wall which has the names of 1100 soldiers from the First World War from Warrnambool and district. of whom 240 were killed. The names of WW 2 soldiers who lost their lives were added on the western section after that conflict. A common object which relates to one of Warrnambool's important landmarks..1 Spoon. .2 Fork. A silver spoon and fork both with a patterned handle with a medallion with an oval image of the Warrnambool War Memorial.It is in enamelled in colours of blue white green with outline in metal. The enamelled ovals are both surrounded by a silver scalloped rim. Both are in a red box with white text and have a clear cellulose cover. Peninsula plate EPNS A1. Soldier's memorial Warrnambool. Swann and Hudson Peninsula Plate is printed on the box.warrnambool, souvenir spoon, souvenir fork, warrnambool war memorial

Denis Gibbons (1937 – 2011) Trained with the Australian Army, before travelling to Vietnam in January 1966, Denis stayed with the 1st Australian Task Force in Nui Dat working as a photographer. For almost five years Gibbons toured with nine Australian infantry battalions, posting compelling war images from within many combat zones before being flown out in late November 1970 after sustaining injuries. The images held within the National Vietnam Veterans Museum make up the Gibbons Collection. A black and white photograph taken At the 1st Australian Field Hospital, Vung Tau, South Vietnam, medic Glen Edwards (author of The War Within) helps his fellow medics transport a wounded digger from Vampire helicopter. photograph, 1st australian field hospital, glen edwards - medic, vampire helicpoter, vung tau, gibbons collection catalogue, wounded serviceman, vampire helicopter pad, the war within (novel), medics, denis gibbons

Over 1,400,000 Australians have served in times of conflict, from the Boer War to Afghanistan. Receiving awards on recognition of their service, some Australians have earned prestigious awards for their valour and gallantry. These are soldiers that have overwhelmed their opponents. They've gone over the wall or held the line, at huge personal cost. They've contributed to landmark events that history will long remember.The Australian Defence Medal (ADM) has been established to recognise Australian Defence Force Regular and Reserve personnel who have demonstrated their commitment and contribution to the nation by serving for an initial enlistment period or four years service whichever is the lesser.Rectangular shaped glass covered Picture frame showing Decorations and Medals of The Australian Armed Forces.Decorations and Medals awarded to members of the Australian Armed Forces

Green tinted paperback with photograph of farming men with children and horses on front cover. Title and other text is dark brown edged in white. A number of Irish surnames are written in darker green on the paler part of front cover. This effect is also on back cover in tan lettering. The back cover description is written in brown text with image in oval above text.non-fictionHistory of St Brigid's Catholic Church and the Irish-Australian community warrnambool, crossley, st brigid's church, crossley catholic church, helen doyle

"After the war Pipe-Major Duncan McLennan, moved to Ballarat and took up a position as cadet instructor and leader of the Ballarat Highland Pipe Band and the Ballarat Ladies Pipe Band. " (Victorian Historical Journal Vol. 85, No. 1, June 2014) This artwork by Geoffrey Mainwaring, is held in the Federation University Art Collection. Gift of Margaret Bennett, 2019Coloured photograph of taken from a slide depicting a painting by Geoff Mainwaring. Gift of Margaret Bennett, 2019pipe band, ballarat, ladies, ladies pipe band, highland pipe band, photograph, coloured photograph, margaret bennett, slide, geoffrey mainwaring

This book and a number of others like it were owned by the mother and aunts of the donor, Mrs Dorothy Boyle. They were prolific producers of hand knitted and hand made items of clothing and also knitted and sewed for the armed forces during the Second World War. This book is one of five issues of "Madame Weigel's Journal of Fashion" owned by Mrs Boyle's family.Fashion and craft magazine, paper cover printed in green and black with four drawings of jumpers/jackets and gloves being modelled. Contents include patterns for sewn, knitted and crocheted clothes, articles re: cooking, gardening, fashion and general interest, and a loose pattern in four pieces made from tissue paper.Registered at the General Post Office Melbourne, for transmission by post as a Newspaper. / 4D / Published / Monthly. / MADAME / WEIGEL'S / JOURNAL OF FASHION / A Delightful Home Journal / Vol. LVII, No. 681. / NOV. 2, 1936. / TINY JACKET, IN KNITTING. /knitting handicrafts - history crochet fashion, madame weigel pty ltd, knitting, handicrafts - history, crochet, fashion

This book and a number of others like it were owned by the mother and aunts of the donor, Mrs Dorothy Boyle. They were prolific producers of hand knitted and hand made items of clothing and also knitted and sewed for the armed forces during the Second World War. This book is a monthly journal of fashion, craft and general interest published by Madame Weigel's Pty Ltd.Registered at the General Post Office Melbourne, for transmission by post as a Newspaper. / 4D / Published / Monthly. / MADAME / WEIGEL'S / JOURNAL OF FASHION / A Delightful Home Journal / Vol. LVII., No. 682. / DEC. 1, 1936. / 57th. Year of Publication.knitting handicrafts - history crochet fashion, madame weigel pty ltd, knitting, handicrafts - history, crochet, fashion

A souvenir scarf from Egypt in 1916. Similar items see 00183, 00179. It was embroidered with military symbols. The connection with Legacy is not known. The founders of Legacy were all returned servicemen who returned from overseas service in World War One so would be familiar with similar sentimental souvenirs that were purchased in Egypt and sent home to loved ones.A record of the type of souvenir made or bought from Egypt in 1916. Founding Legatees would have been familiar with Egyptian souvenirs from World War 1.Blue fabric scarf (possibly silk) with machine embroidered decorative military motifs, flags and text. Brocade edging.Embroidered with 'Souvenir of Egypt, 1916, Australian Commonwealth, Military Forces'souvenir scarf, souvenir

Information for Legatees about the availability and administration of funds from the AMF Benefits Fund after the Second World War. Legacy was one of four organisations who were known as Trustee Organisations for the distribution of funds to dependants in necessitous circumstances. The document, written on 17 April 1947, notes that both the scope and definitions of the AMF is wider than those of Legacy at that time.A record that information was published to help Legatees understand the scope of their work.White foolscap paper, double sided with black type about AMF Benefits Fund.regulations, rules

Sir Ludwig "Poppa" Guttmann CBE FRS (3 July 1899 – 18 March 1980) was a German-born British neurologist who established the Paralympic Games in England. The Jewish doctor, who had fled Nazi Germany just before the start of the Second World War, is considered to be one of the founding fathers of organised physical activities for people with a disability.Black and white photo of Sir Ludwig Guttmann and associated dignitaries, at the opening ceremony of the 1964 Paralympic Games in Tokyo.paralympics, 1964 tokyo paralympics, ludwig guttmann

Sir Ludwig "Poppa" Guttmann CBE FRS (3 July 1899 – 18 March 1980) was a German-born British neurologist who established the Paralympic Games in England. The Jewish doctor, who had fled Nazi Germany just before the start of the Second World War, is considered to be one of the founding fathers of organised physical activities for people with a disability.Black and white photo of Sir Ludwig Guttmann and associated dignitaries, at the opening ceremony of the 1964 Paralympic Games in Tokyo.paralympics, 1964 tokyo paralympics, ludwig guttmann

Frecker carried out 7 sorties before joining the unit and 21 successful sorties with his squadron making a total of 179.4 hours operational flying. He was attacked and badly damaged by a night fighter on 12 April 1942, after attacking Essen. He brought his aircraft home and successfully crash-landed away from base without causing injury to his crew. Throughout his tour of operations he maintained a high degree of courage and skill.The Distinguished Flying Medal Register WWII. Flight Lt Frecker, Mason Day. Campaign Stars 1939-45 Star. Aircrew Europe Star. Pacific Star. War Medals - Defence Medal, War Medal 1939-45.a22.02

Booklet owned by Arthur Baggaley, Fruiterer, who lived at 15 Forest Street, Bendigo. His business 'C.A. Baggaley & Son' was at Covent Garden, Mitchell Street, Bendigo. Arthur was born in Bendigo in 1903 to Charles Arthur Baggaley and Ada (Mallon). He married Evelyn May Grigg. Arthur died in September, 1993.Thirty nine page booklet, on front cover: 'Captain Dick or Our War Correspondent' an original comedy drama in three acts by Arthur L. Buzzell'. Play is based on the American Civil War 1861 - 1865. Baggaley Collectionfruiterer, confectioner, business, mitchell street, covent garden, entertainment, play script

Small illustrated New Testament, given to N. G. D. McPherson VX75070 by his parents. Given to their son heading off to war during Worl War 11. Coloured illustrations, with an Arabic theme, throughout the small book.To Mac from Mum & dad, wishing you the best of luck and a safe return. VX75070 N. G. D. McPherson 29 Johnson Street Castlemaine

00343.1 Application to the Department of War Organisation of Industry for approval to make renovations to the Hostel, including a copy of the approval from Kew Council. It outlines change need to number of toilets and shower facilities as per regulations for Boarding and Lodging Houses 00343.2 Reply granting authority to commence building operations to the value of £290. Holmbush was the first hostel for children that Legacy started and operated from April 1943. It was later renamed Blamey House after another hostel called Blamey House was closed. Melbourne Legacy ran three residences: Blamey House (purchased 1947) , Stanhope (purchased 1945) and Harelands (purchased 1950), to take care of children whose fathers were servicemen, and who may have been left orphans, or whose mother may have been unable to care for them herself. Harelands accommodated boys and girls under the age of 14, Blamey House looked after boys over 14, and Stanhope looked after girls over 14. The children were cared for until they were old enough to become independent.Illustrates that approval was required from the Government to renovate in 1943.00343.1 Yellow quarto copy paper, black type, two hole punched. 00343.2 Quarto paper Department of War Organisation of Industry letterhead two hole punched.00343.1 Initialled in ink CRC of Carleton and Carleton Architects. 00343.2 Signed in ink by L.L. Burch Deputy Directorresidences, holmbush, renovations

Australia Post 4 x 45c Stamp Pack issued 1995 Contents are a collection of 4 stamps showing people who made a valuable contribution and service. This pack includes : Sir Edward " Weary" Dunlop (1907-1993) AC, CMG, mentioned for Medical Treatment rendered to World War 2 prisoners of War. Jessie Vasey (1897-1966) CBE awarded for founding and service to The War Widows Guild. John "Diver" Derrick (1914-1945) VC, mentioned for his being awarded the Victoria Cross for bravery in New Guinea during World War 2. Rawdon "RON" Middleton (1916-1942) VC mentioned for his service during World War 2 RAAF The Stamp Pack consists of 4 pages : front page Australia Remembers 1945 with picture of V.C.Mostly black and White with Orange and Red. Second page Australia Remembers 1945 with details of stamps light brown back ground Third page 4 stamps with details of personnel light blue background. Last page small advertisements Orange back ground.australia post 4 x 45 cent stamp pack "australia remembers" 1994

Large families were the norm, rather than the exception up to the time of the World wars. perhaps the senseless destruction of those young lives sickened humanity- perhaps the increased taxes and cost of living resulting from the wars caused a necessary reduction in family size. Perhaps the independence won by women as they carried on their daily lives without their men, made mothers say, "Enough" The Warren family farmed the fertile Fyans Creek flats in the Grampian Mountains of Western Victoria. Some say Halls Gap was so named because the bushranger Hall holed up there in the early days. The rugged slopes and hidden gullies could have hidden a whole gang of bushrangers, but little remained undiscovered to a wandering family of 12 children growing up with their flocks and herds grazing the ranges. A tired rider could nod off, safe in the knowledge a trusty stockhorse would plod steadily homeward into the night. Responsibility quickly made youngsters capable and reliable. Then Australia went to war. There were three older brothers, then the girls, then young Frank. All the men went, including Frank. So the girls had to run the farm alone. Their mother had her hands full with the youngsters, still attending school, a daily walk over the mountain to Pomonal and return. But the loss of the men's casual wages from timber cutting and labouring jobs, meant great hardship is some method of earning a cash income had to be devised. Paying guests! That was it. So Myrtle Bank Guest House was born. City folk flocked to the mountain resort. High stepping mountain horses met them at the Stawell raid-head, with the tall and beautiful Warren girls driving them in experienced fashion, their auburn hair sometimes falling from its pins to fly free, as the dray bowled along towards the hills. The would hitch up their skirts to saw and chop wood for the stoves and fires. They milked cows and delivered calves. They shore sheep and trimmed their feet. They mustered their cattle as the seasons rolled by, and the paying guests watched and participated, fascinated. With laughter and song, the girls would wash up in a tin dish, throw on their house clothes to wait on table, sing and play piano, violin, accordion, enjoying the talk of the city and that other world so far away from their mountain home. The simple country menu was a hit, and the homemade bread, butter, jams and preserves, fruit and vegetables sent guests staggering to their armchairs. Picnics, hikes, goodbyes and welcomes blurred as the years of the war dragged by. Bookings were made and remade as the new enterprise became established. Peace was declared. the men returned A whole new building rose with two floors, inviting verandahs and bathrooms. Myrtle Bank would remain a family business all its lifetime, until buried below the Bellfield Dam, by which time more than one the girls had joined their beloved Frank, lost on Flanders Field. Article in book or magazine describing life at Myrtlebank during war years Other article written from letter from soldier P Lillis to his sister 3rd article of woman from country enlisting in WAAF Submitted by Carol of Bannockburn, Submitted by D Langley Submitted by Meryl of South Frankstonaccommodation, myrtlebank, people, warren

SS Iberia was an ocean liner completed in 1954 for the Peninsular and Oriental Steam Navigation Company (P&O). Along withother liners, Iberia mainly provided passenger service between the United Kingdom and Australia. In the Annual Report 1954, Padre Oliver mentions: " Two fine new P & O ships made their maiden voyages during the year: "Arcadia" and "Iberia". In each case I was privileged to help to represent the Mission at the official luncheon."Marine artColour printed reproduction of a painting or lithograph print featuring 20th C passenger liner, hull and superstructure primarily painted white, under steam at sea. Small tug/fishing vessel in foreground. Larger steam ship on horizon. Print on plain board backing with plain mitred timber frame. Eyelet screws with wire.Printed signature lower right. 'JOHNSTON'iberia, passenger ship, p&o, marine painting, passenger ships, artwork-paintings, peninsular and oriental steam navigation company

Presumably World War II based on comparison with silimar items. Initials inside cap may be associated with item to jacket, initialled with Lt. H. Dixon, VI. 7290.This item has historical signifigance as a an example of Australian military uniform dating presemably to World War II. Military peak cap, dark green. Brown leather chinstrap, attached by buttons on either side of visor with lettering 'AUSTRALIAN MILITARY FORCES' and Australian army insignia. Top of cap has double row of top stitching in dark yellow thread. Metal rimmed air holes (two) on each side under top of cap. Inner band made of brown leather embossed or printed with maker inscription. Rear of inner band has a row of rectangles punched through leather .50 mm in length, 22 in total, threaded through with gold coloured ribbon, tied together at centre back. Inner cap lining made of pale gold fabric, with diamond shaped liner/swear shield attached and topstitched in gold thread. Bronze coloured badge above visor with lettering Australian Commonwealth Military Forces.'THE MYER STORE FOR MEN MILITARY TAILORS MELBOURNE & ADELAIDE' on inner band in gold. Hand written initials H, and what appears to be D N (area has tears and insect damage) visible on lining behind visor. Initials in black marker. military, war, fashion, uniform, head, style, fabric, textile, cap, hat, visor, peak, outfit, myer, tailor, australian, forces, headwear, commonwealth.

.1 - Memorandum printed on quarto paper, duplicated, titled "Memorandum to Official and Clerical Staff - Classification of Officers", dated 28/7/1920 asking the enclosed card to be completed. Shows that the MMTB was trying to get on top of who they had working for them. Notes the system that the person was working for. Two copies held. Machined stamped with "W.O.Srangward" signature as Secretary. .2 - Record card - form number 1168, printed on heavy card, asking for the persons details, age, war service, salary, hours of work, occupation, date joining etc. On rear has space for Head Office notes. .3 - Notice dated 23/2/1920, advising of the proposed classification - typed on a half foolscap sheet.trams, tramways, mmtb, employees, officers, records, personnel, wages

Edith Louisa Cavell (4 December 1865 – 12 October 1915) was a British nurse and patriot. She is celebrated for saving the lives of soldiers from all sides without distinction and in helping some 200 Allied soldiers escape from German-occupied Belgium during World War I, for which she was arrested. She was subsequently court-martialled, found guilty of treason and sentenced to death. Despite international pressure for mercy, she was shot by a German firing squad. Her execution received worldwide condemnation and extensive press coverage. (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Edith_Cavell)Black and White postcard showing the memorial erected in Brussels to Edith Cavell. A portrait of Edith Cavell in nurses uniform is inset. This card was purchased by an Australian soldier, probably Henry Smerdon Holmes, during World War One. edith cavell, chatham-holmes family collection, nurse, world war one, world war, sculpture

A list of the 40 final members of the Intermediate Legacy Club when it ceased operating in 1974. Background: The ILC was formed in 1929 (or 1930 according to the newsletter article). The idea of the club sprang from those boys who had outgrown the Junior Legacy Club. In the early days it fielded a lacrosse team and it was this that mainly held the members together. Enthusiasm wained after a few years as it lacked a solid objective. The answer came from one of its members and in 1938 they founded the Don Esses Club. This was a club for the children of incapacitated ex-servicemen which met every Thursday night at 7.30 run by the ILC members. The name came from the signallers' code Disabled Servicemen's Sons. During the second world war 80% of the members of the ILC enlisted in the services. Leaving only 8 members that could not join due to ill health or reserved occupations. They continued the Don Esses and whatever aid they could to Legacy. ILC members had always helped Legacy where possible including being camp leaders or camp staff, with the annual demonstrations, and coffee stalls at the ANZAC dawn service. Post second world war some ILC members were nominated into Legacy, others drifted away in civil occupations. It was found difficult to recruit new blood into the ILC and eventually membership waned when the boys from the Don Esses clubs found other youth activities to join. The ILC ceased to meet regularly in the mid fifties. However a strong comradeship still existed between members and they would meet in one anothers homes. Members were always ready to help the senior Legacy Club in any way in their power and still helped at Christmas parties and summer camps. ILC was a service rendering organisation and was self governing. Non-sectarian and non-political, the members were ex-junior legatees over 18 years of age. After serving in World War 2 members were eligible to become members of Legacy. Was in a folder of material collated about the ILC by an early archive committee. Names on the list were: HA Ackerley, JW Alsope (dec), KG Bartils, JWL Belsey, E Brown (dec), JW Bush, J Coade, R Cumming, J Ferguson, CC Fisher, WJ Gilmore (dec), EJD Graham (dec), RE Harding, KA Hatherly, AT Henderson, KT Herron, JW Hocking, Frank C Holliday, JA Holloway, Fred Hollingsworth, HA Hollingsworth, C Jorgensen, C Julian (dec), KS King, G Lake, AV Lawson (dec), JV Lawson, Jimmy M MacGregor, CL MacMillan, A McNaughton (dec), W McNaughton, HG Metcalfe, WG Needham (dec), JE Pilbeam, RC Rickards, RHW Rimmer (dec), Norman A Smith, JM Suggett, GE Todd, BF Wood.An important list of the final members of the Intermediate Legacy Club. The ILC was active from 1930 to 1974.White foolscap paper with black type of a list of 40 members of the ILC in 1974.Handwritten in red pen 'ILC4' which was part of the an early archive numbering system.ilc, membership, junior legatee

The soldiers' settlement scheme operated after the first and second world wars in an effort to more closely settle the land and also give opportunities to returned soldiers. Crown land and other larger estates were acquired for the purpose. Most of these maps relate to the area north of Warrnambool where many of the subdivisions were parts of larger estates.These maps pertaining to the Soldiers' Settlement program, relate to an interesting part of Australian and local history. As such they have historic and social interest and significance.A collection of 25 paper maps which relate to to the soldiers settlement post World War 2. Some have details of the people allocated the land and some smaller maps have the printed details of the applicants requirements.Text is black on white paper which in some cases is quite aged. The maps are as follows: .1 Narrapumelap Estate ( Ripon & Hampden) .2 Narrapumelap Estate Part 2 (Villers & Ripon) .3 Narrapumelap Estate Part 3 ( Villiers & Ripon) .4 Burrumbeet Estate ( Ripon) .5 ' Berrambool' Estate 9 Hampden & Villiers) .6 ' Hopkins Hill' Estate Villiers 4011 acres .7 Caramut North No 2 Estate ( Villiers ) .8 ' Morpor' Estate ( Villiers) 4172 acres .9 ' Morgiana' Estate ( Normandy) 3453 acres .10 ' Chatsworth House' ( Villiers) 9341 Acres .11 ' East Elwood' Estate Villiers 2407 acres .12 Grey's Estate ( Mornington) 1151acres .13 ' Rowes Estate' ( Buln Buln Gippsland 733 acres .14 'Tarrone' Estate No 2 Part map .15 'Chaldon Meade' Estate (Bourke) Bulla 517 acres .16 ' Terranallum South' Estate Hampden 3757 acres .17 ' Brung Brungle' Estate Dundas 695 .18 ' Armidale ' Estate ( Dundas)2108 acres .19 ' Moyne Falls' Estate ( Villiers) 627 acres .20' Yulong' Estate 9 Lowan 6321 acres .21 Murray Valley Irrigation District 9 Moira)113 acres .22 Murray Valley Irrigation District 103 acres .23 ' Mount Fyans' Estate ( Hampden) .24 ' Barwidgee ' Estate ( Villiers) 4277 acres .25 'Pine Hills' Estate 2nd portion ( Lowan) 6190 acres narrapumelap, berrambool, hopkins hill, caramut north, morpor, chatsworth house, east elwood, terrinallum, moyne falls, tarrone, caramut soldiers settlers, burrumbeet, morgiana, grey's estate mornington, chaldon meade, brung brungle