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8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Weapon - Gun sight, 1916 circa
This gun sight was brought home from WWI (1914-1918) by members of the 13th Battery 5th Field Artillery Brigade (Albury Battery) as a souvenir of its action in the first battle of Bullecourt April 1917. On one occasion during the battle the Battery was surrounded by a German counter attack. They dragged their guns out of the gun pits and continued firing to the flanks and rear and supported the Australian counter penetration attack which restored the situation. After the war a recreational reserve in Albury NSW was named Noreuil Park after the French village near where the action occurred.A rare object with significant connection to Albury NSW and its citizen soldiers who served with the AIF in WWI (1914-1918). The engraving gives it close association with the recreational park in Albury named after the French village of Noreuil and honouring the soldiers who fought there with great courage. Range drum portion of the sighting mechanism from an 18 Pounder field gun made of brass and other metals. The object is engraved with the word NOREUIL and the date 2.4.17.Serial No 5459; and NOREUIL 2.4.17gun sight, noreuil, albury, 13th battery -
Federation University Historical Collection
Photograph (black & White), Field Artillery - South Africa
The Second Boer War saw attempted application of bombardment as an alternative to the use of ground forces. In most battles fought during the conflict this was proved not to be possible. There was competition from the other side's ability to take evasive measures. The opponent was able to use cover to protect himself and hide his position. This was the tactic used against the British at the Battle of Magersfontein and the Battle of Colenso. The British had success when they ceased using artillery by itself and used it in conjunction with infantry. British General Buller linked the use of artillery and the movement of infantry in continuous interlocking assaults upon each hill south of Ladysmith. As soon as shelling had finished in a location the infantry moved. The front collapsed on the 27 February 1900 when use was made of a creeping curtain of shell fire sent over the heads of advancing infantry destroying everything 100 yards ahead of them. It was this tactic of the creeping barrage that has been described as "revolutionary'. Individual image from photographed poster of tobacco and cigarette cards.second boer war, ground forces, battle of magersfontein, battle of colenso, general buller, infantry, ladysmith, interlocking assaults -
City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum)
Book, Thomas Arthur Sheehy, Battlers Tamed A Sandbelt : Moorabbin 50 years a city, 1985
A hard cover book 192pp, published and printed in City of Moorabbin 1985.non-fictionmoorrabbin, brighton, cheltenham, bentleigh, ormond, market gardeners, early settlers, pioneers, mckinnon, highett, dairy, farming, moorabin shire, city of moorabbin, craftwork, blacksmiths, box cottage museum -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Ceremorial Object, Colin J. Whiston
Photograph,Service DetailsColin J. Whiston -21-Sydney, NSW. Drafted 29/9/1965. Private - Rifleman in D. Company, 6 RAR. Killed by sniper in the Battle of Long Tan. 5pm 18/8/1966.whiston, colin j., battle of long tan -
Bendigo Military Museum
Memorabilia - AMIENS ADDRESS, Post Nov 1918
Address in memory of Australian Dead by the Bishop of Amiens in the Church of Long(somme) Nov 4th 1918. On white cardboard to has French & Australian flags, wreath in centre, scroll with PAS N'OUBLIONS LES MORTS. Down end side are pillars on a base. Down each pillar in scrolls are Names of Australian Battle Honours.documents - addresses & memorials, military history - army, amiens, somme -
4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment Unit History Room
Framed photograph, Warrant Officer Class 1 Francis Martin Daly MC
Photo, sepia, head and chest view of WO1 F Daly, Regimental Sergeant Major of 4th Australian Light Horse Regiment. He is wearing battle dress with AMF rising sun collar badge, 4 L.H badge with "A". Military Cross, Sam Brown belt, slouch hat (without chin strap)wo1 frank daly, 4th light horse -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - LONG GULLY HISTORY GROUP COLLECTION: THREE-YEAR BATTLE TO GET LIGHTS
Copy of a newspaper article titled Three-year battle to get lights. Paper dated September 19, 1984. Article mentions there will be an installation of traffic lights at the intersection of Eaglehawk Rd and Creeth St. after a three year campaign. The intersection would cater fully for pedestrians and make it a lot safer for the school children.bendigo, history, long gully history group, the long gully history group - three-year battle to get lights, long gully primary school, the road construction authority, mr ted coleman, bendigo city council, rite-way -
Lilydale RSL Sub Branch
Uniform Service Dress
Uniform service dress (battle dress) and accoutrements comprising: Jacket Service Dress with 'Australia' shoulder slides (2), 'Rising Sun' collar badges (2), brass buttons (7), trousers, boots (pair) with leather laces, web belt and brass, gaiters (2), water bottle, haversack, ammunition bags (2) -
Lara RSL Sub Branch
Service Gear, Military Police Beret. Red, 1976
The Australian Army Provost Corps,was formed on the 3rd April 1916.It is responsible for battle traffic control, security duties, prisoner of war handling,the investigation of service offences,maintaining discipline and the running of military prisions. The red beret is a military beret worn by many Military police,para military,commando, and police forces.Red Beret with black grosgrain binding with the Royal Australian Corps of Military Police Badge at the front.29936 W02 RICH. BERET MNFRS.PTY.LTD.VICTORIA 1976 DSN 8406 66-089-5429 SIZE59.military police beret,berets,hats,lara r.s.l. -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Video Tape, Taped talk to the Tatura & District Historical Society by John
Taped talk to the Tatura & District Historical Society by John ? who conducted a forensic investigation on the Carley Float, thought to have been washed off HMAS "Sydney" in its battle with HSK "Kormoran" in 1941. -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Artwork, Other - CAC Battle Of Britain Window Mural
Historical Details: . Description: A model of a stained glass window at the Rolls Royce factory at Derby UK, that window is dedicated to the 'few' who flew in the Battle of Britain. This model of the window was built by CAC. Level of Importance: -
Thompson's Foundry Band Inc. (Castlemaine)
Document - Sheet Music for Brass Band, Henry Round, An American Tour, C. 1930
This fantasia is a set of well known American tunes arranged by Henry Round (Dec.) of Wright and Round Music Publishers. It is believed that this piece dates to around 1930. The songs in this piece are: Hustle an Bustle of New York, The Star Spangled Banner, Yankee Doodle, Buffalo Girls, My Maryland, My Maryland, The Vacant Chair, Camptown Races, In Dixie's Land, My Old Kentucky Home, We Are Coming Father Abra'am, The Battle Cry of Freedom, The Mocking Bird and Old Glory's Marching on. Several of these songs were used in Black and White Minstrel shows and as such this piece will likely never be performed by our band in the future.17 parts for Brass Band including Soprano Cornet Solo Cornet Repian Cornet 2nd Cornet 3rd Cornet Solo Horn 1st Horn 2nd Horn Euphonium 1st Baritone 2nd Baritone 1st Trombone 2nd Trombone Bass Trombone Eb Bass Bb Bass Side Drum Bass Drum and Cymbal This fantasia is a set of well known American tunes arranged by Henry Round (Dec.) of Wright and Round Music Publishers. It is believed that this piece dates to around 1930. The songs in this piece are: Hustle an Bustle of New York, The Star Spangled Banner, Yankee Doodle, Buffalo Girls, My Maryland, My Maryland, The Vacant Chair, Camptown Races, In Dixie's Land, My Old Kentucky Home, We Are Coming Father Abra'am, The Battle Cry of Freedom, The Mocking Bird and Old Glory's Marching on. Several of these songs were used in Black and White Minstrel shows and as such this piece will likely never be performed by our band in the future.This fantasia is a set of well known American tunes arranged by Henry Round (Dec.) of Wright and Round Music Publishers. It is believed that this piece dates to around 1930. The songs in this piece are: Hustle an Bustle of New York, The Star Spangled Banner, Yankee Doodle, Buffalo Girls, My Maryland, My Maryland, The Vacant Chair, Camptown Races, In Dixie's Land, My Old Kentucky Home, We Are Coming Father Abra'am, The Battle Cry of Freedom, The Mocking Bird and Old Glory's Marching on. Several of these songs were used in Black and White Minstrel shows and as such this piece will likely never be performed by our band in the future. america, american, h round, wright and round, hustle an bustle of new york, new york, star spangled banner, yankee doodle, buffalo girls, my maryland, the vacant chair, camptown races, in dixies land, my old kentucky home, we are coming father abraam, the battle cry of freedom, the mocking bird, old glorys marching on, cg röder, leipzig, cornet, tenor horn, euphonium, trombone, baritone, bass, tuba, drums, fantasia, medley, minstrel, george frederick root, john hodges, stephen foster, dan emmett, sigmund romberg, john stafford smith, john william grout -
Bendigo Military Museum
Postcard - POSTCARDS WW1, C1914 - 1919
1. He wrote about his trip with 'The Mastlot', last line is regards to Andy, Tom, Tom and the Barndows from Herb. 3. He wrote about the expected battle, had enough time in Egypt.1. Postcard photo of SS Horoata - troopship of 1st AIF. B & W print on the rear is a message to Dear Bill, dated 23 October 1914 from near Albany. 2. Postcard B & W photo of troops on beach at ANZAC cove, the rear side is blank. 3. Colourised photo of dhows on the Nile. Marked 99 Cairo. Scene on the Nile near Cairo. There is a letter written on rear from Herb.ww1, anzac, egypt -
Beechworth RSL Sub-Branch
Picture Harry R Howe
Harry R Howe served in 2/5 Infantry Battalion AIF 6 div in Africa in the Battle of El Alamein then brought home for jungle training then sent over to fight in the Pacific and died whilst in serviceRelic set of medals; original set held by familyPicture in black plastic frame VX44599 Harry R Howe 2/5 infantry battalion A.I.F picture, wwii, howe family -
St Kilda Historical Society
Ephemera - Program, 14th Battalion and 4th Brigade Association Jubilee Dinner, 1964
Program for the dinner to celebrate 50 years of the 14th Battalion at the St Kilda Town Hall on 1 October 1964. Contains a list of the battle honours of the 14th Battalion, the menu, the program, and the words to the song Swanee River.White folded card cover printed in blue with blue and yellow badge of the 14th Battalion, which was originally stapled to an insert of glossy white paper printed on both sides in yellow and blue. The insert is now detached.14th batallion & 4th brigade aif association, 14th battalion aif -
Bendigo Military Museum
Uniform - TROUSERS, ARMY, Conway Bros Pty Ltd, 1969
Part of the "Kevin John Herdman" No. 397661 Collection. See cat No. 5942P for details of his service.Khaki wool serge fabric battle dress trousers with five button fly. Plastic buttons. Two side pockets, one fob and one button down hip pocket on RHS. Cotton and polyester fabric lining. Manufacturers label with black print attached to lining of hip pocket. Mending patch attached to label.On Manufacturer's label in black print: "CONWAY BROS PTY LTD, ADELAIDE, ^ , 1969, class 8405-66-025-6183, SIZE WAIST 33R, MATCHING JACKET 37-38R, NAME, ARMY NO.. Stamped in purple on Manufacturer's label: AWM 11".trousers, battle dress, kevin john herdman, army -
Bendigo Military Museum
Book - BOOK, WW1, Photographs collected and arranged by Francis J Reynolds, "Collier's Photographic history of the European War", WW1
""Collier's Photographic history/ of the European War" including Sketches and drawings made on the battlefields/ PHOTOGRAPHS OF THE OFFICIAL PHOTOGRAPHERS, ACCOMPANYING EACH ARMY/ COLLECTED AND ARRANGED BY FRANCIS J. REYNOLDS AND C. N. TAYLOR".Hard cover book. Cover - cardboard with light grey colour and dark blue fabric spine tape. Black print on front cover and illustrated black and white photograph of a cannon battle scene. 144 pages - cut, plain, glossy white paper. Pictoorial book - illustrated black and white photographs, sketches and drawings.books, pictorial, ww1 -
Bendigo Military Museum
Manual - MOTOR REGIMENT PRECIS, Aust Army - A.F.V. School, Motor Regiment Wing, August 1942
Items in the collection re Lt. Col. Swatton, refer Cat No 6719.2P for his service details.This is a handmade folder holding foolscap sheets. The sheets are printed on both sides. Some of the sheets have drawings of patrol formations, maps and how to make booby traps. It has several pages of Japanese Battle procedures. The book is bound with 2 metal clips. It has R.T. Procedures, Land Mines and barbed wire entanglements.Written on front is "MAJ. Priddle". Inside front cover, on a sticky label is "On loan from the estate of Colonel J. W. Swatton Ref No. JWS M36". passchendaele barracks trust, battle procedures -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Photograph, Townsville Concert
A black and white photograph of Col Joye and Little Patty give an impromptu late night concert in the Townsville home of one of the Diggers from Delta Company 6 RAR, for those Diggers who had fought at the Battle of Long Tan 1966, while Col, Patty and their concert party were on stage at Nui Dat.photograph, entertainers, col joy, little patti, delta coy, 6 rar, battle of long tan, nui dat, gibbons collection catalogue -
The 5th/6th Battalion Royal Victoria Regiment Historical Collection
Uniform - Sash, Drum Major 5th Battalion Royal Victoria Regiment, 1972
Drum Majors sash has been worn by all drum majors since 1972 Drum majors sash is gold wool felt with gold braid edging. Carries RVR badge at top of battle honours and rampart lion at base of honours. Two small black drum sticks are located at each side of honours. The sash is crested with Queen Elizabeth 2. A green cotton cover has been included. pipes and drums, rvr, 5/6 rvr, 5 vsr -
Bendigo Military Museum
Card - CARD - CHRISTMAS 57TH BATT, 57th Battalion AIF, c.1918
Card was sent by "Pte Albert Victor Whitelaw", No. 4936, 57th Battalion, AIF. He enlisted on 23 August 1915 at the age of 32 and RTA 10 June 1919. Recipient was Miss E. Keast, fiancee and later wife of Robert H. Baron. Part of the Cooper Collection.Four page folded card featuring 57th Battalion insignia on front cover. Behind the insignia are the numerals 57 below a Rising Sun. Inside on LHS is a 57th Battalion colour patch. On the RHS is a series of red banners listing the battalion's battle honours. Text in black ink. Pages secured with black and red card.Handwritten in pencil on inside of card: 'Pte Whitelaw, A.V., to Mrs E. Keast with Good Wishes.cooper collection, albert whitelaw, 57th battalion, christmas card, robert h. baron -
Lara RSL Sub Branch
Postcards, France
John Lachlan McIntyre was born at Beeac, Victoria in December 1890. He enlisted in the 1st AIF in July 1915. John fought on the Western Front, taking part in the battles of Fromelles and the 2nd Battle of the Somme. He was severely wounded at Fromelles and spent 12 months in hospital in England before returning to the front. John returned home in 1919 and was granted a soldier settlement block in Lara in 1937. He was a founding member of Lara RSL and is its longest serving member. John died in 1990. This letter was written by John and sent to his mother in 1918 on his journey through Belgium. The McIntyre family were early pioneers in the Lara district, and the brothers were founding members of the Lara RSL. This letter represents a significant link to the history of the town and sub-branch.A brown envelope addressed to Miss J McIntyre. Within the envelope is a pack of 12 illustrated souvenir post cards. Envelope: O.A.S. Tower of London. Miss J McIntyre. Elcho Lara lake, Australia, Victoria. Rear of postcard pack: London December 27th 18 Dear Mother, I arrived here yesterday. Spent Xmas day travelling across France. The trip took the best part of four days. We are up near Belgium. Had to go into Belgium to get a train. Will write when I get settled. Hoping you are all well. With best wishes for a happy new year. Jack. Edition Martinetty Charleroi Front of pack: J. L. McIntyre Xmas 1918 Souvenir de Charleroi-Belgium 12 cartes postales 12 En Photochrommother, letter, postcard, first world war, wwi, world war one, belgium, lara -
The Beechworth Burke Museum
Photograph
Taken some time between 1914-18, the photograph depicts an aerial view of trenches in France. The image mostly shows rural landscape, although there is a house in the bottom right corner. A dotted line has been drawn across the photograph, marking the section of trenches that belonged to British forces during World War I. It is believed that the line marking on this record denotes a section of the Western Front. The Western Front was the main theatre of war during World War I. Following the outbreak of war in August 1914, the German Army opened the Western Front by invading Luxembourg and Belgium, then gaining military control of important industrial regions in France. The German advance was halted with the Battle of the Marne. Following the Race to the Sea, both the French-British and German armies dug in along a meandering line of fortified trenches, stretching from the North Sea to the Swiss frontier with France. Between 1915 and 1917 there were several offensives along the Western Front. The attacks employed massive artillery bombardments and massed infantry advances. Entrenchments, machine gun emplacements, barbed wire and artillery repeatedly inflicted severe casualties during attacks and counter-attacks and no significant advances were made. Among the most notable of these offensives were the Battle of Verdun (1916), the Battle of the Somme (1916), and the Battle of Passchendaele (1917).The record is historically significant due to its connection to World War I. This conflict is integral to Australian culture as it was the single greatest loss of life and the greatest repatriation of casualties in the country's history. Australia’s involvement in the First World War began when the Australian government established the Australian Imperial Force (AIF) in August 1914. Immediately, men were recruited to serve the British Empire in the Middle East and on the Western Front. The record has strong research potential. This is due to the ongoing public and scholarly interest in war, history, and especially the ANZAC legend, which is commemorated annually on 25 April, known as ANZAC Day.Sepia rectangular photograph printed on matte photographic paper.Obverse: A.3FE.O.146 / G2R 29 . 6 . 18 (Y p.m) / F= 10 1/4 / British Line / ------------------------------------------ / P. 250 1040 / 0. 30d. 0010 / 0. 30d. 3070 /military album, military, war, wwi, world war i, france, great britain, trenches, village, rural, western front -
Bendigo Military Museum
Photograph - PHOTOGRAPH, FRAMED, Post 1945
A highly enlarged, blurry photo, of the warship HMAS Cairns in high seas. The photo has an overall green tint. The dot structure of the enlargement can be seen.Bottom L in green ink: Cairns Bottom R: H.M.A.S. Cairns J183 Bathurst Class Corvette British East Indies Fleet British Pacific Fleet Battle Honours Sicily 1943 / Okinawa 1945photography-photographs, frame accessories, military history - navy -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Ceremorial Object, Victor R. Grice
Photograph of Victor & history.Victor R. Grice - 21 - Ballarat, Vic. Drafted as storeman in June 1966. Became a radio for D. Company 6 RAR. He was killed at Phuoc Tuy at the Battle of Long Tan on August 18, 1966.victor r. grice, killed in action, long tan -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Ceremorial Object, James M. Houston
Grey coloured wooden cross with a photograph of James & his Service History.James M. Houston, 22, Walsend NSW. Station hand before enlisting, Aug 1965. Private Houston was a rifleman with 6 RAR. K.I.A. Battle of Long Tan at Phuoc Tuy 18/8/1966.houston, james m. -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
Port Decanter, W. Drayton and Sons Pty Ltd, 1991
Commemorating 75yrs of No 3 Sqn RAAF.3 Squadron RAAF port decanter celebrating 75yrs (1916 - 1991)No 3 Squadron/3 Sqn Battle Honours from 1917 - 1945. No 3 Sqn RAAF emblem displayed on decanter1916 -1991 (75 Years). Also shows RE.8 Biplane and Hornet fighter Jet. -
Bendigo Military Museum
Book - BOOK, VIETNAM, Terry Burstall, A Soldier Returns, A Long Tan Veteran Discovers the Other Side of Vietnam, 1990
Terry Burstall records his search for answers to his battle at Long Tan during four visits to Vietnam. He compares official war records with first hand accounts of Vietnamese veterans, villagers & a former POW.Soft card cover. Title in gold & white print on a green background. Front cover illustrated with a black & white photo. 215 pages with cut edges. Illustrated with black & white photos. Map of South Vietnam opposite title page.books-travelogues, military history-army, long tan, vietnam -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper Clipping, Diamond valley Leader, Paying tribute to the fallen, 24/04/2019
The sounding of the Last Post makes Charles Harris 'cry like a baby' every Anzac Day - but the World War II veteran from Greensborough said he would go into battle again to protect his country.News article 1 page, black text, colour image.charles harris, anzac day, world war 2 -
Wangaratta High School
Dead Man's Penny, 1919
A commemorative medal given to the next of kin to a deceased soldier in WWI. Colloquially known as a dead man's penny. Pte. Christopher F. Willcox was killed in the fist battle of the Somme in France on the 28th of July 1916 aged 21.Round metal single sided plaque depicting a helmeted man holding laurel wreath and a trident standing in front of a lion. Also includes the scroll with a coat of arms and a commemorative letter.HE DIED FOR FREEDOM AND HONOUR CHRISTOPHER FRANKLIN WILCOX