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Chiltern Athenaeum Trust
The Wells of Beersheba - book publication by Dalby Davison and Mahony, 1933
The Wells of Beersheba is a short romanticized account of the Battle of Beersheba, which took place on 31 October 1917 in Ottoman Palestine during the First World War between the attacking mounted infantry of Australia and New Zealand and the defending Ottoman garrison. It was written by the Australian author Frank Dalby Davison who was not present at the battle, but had been in the British cavalry during the war. Much of the book, which is more fictionalized reportage than novella, and in which no single character is drawn, reflects the codependency of horse and rider and the shock of battle. This booklet was first published in 1933. It was originally published in Sydney in 1933 by Angus & Robertson under the title The Wells of Beersheba. An Epic of the Australian Light Horse 1914-1918, with illustrations by Will Mahoney. WW1 semi-fictional association with the Battle of Beersheba - 4th Light Horse Brigade Australian Infantry Forces. October 1917. Ottoman Empire Palestine. Booklet titled "The Wells of Beersheba" by Frank Dalby Davison and illustrated by Will Mahony. Semi Cardboard Cover with parchment paper internally. The cover has a light rose colored pattern surrounding the title, author and illustrator details. Front cover has title "The Wells of Beersheba" and author Frank Dalby Davison with illustrator Will Mahony. There is a light rose colored pattern on the front cover. the wells of beersheba - charge of the 4th light horse brigade., book - the wells of beersheba, ww1 battle of beersheba october 1917. -
Dutch Australian Heritage Centre Victoria
Family budget tin (huishoudgeldkistje), Brabantia Netherlands BV, Brabantia housekeeping money box, 1971
Regarded as useful item to keep track and set aside money for mainly household expenses.Illustrates Dutch attitudes to frugality and money management.Cream oblong metal box with lid, seven labelled slots denoting expenditures. Seven compartments divided by plastic inserts. Lockable, keyhole in middle of lid.From left to right on lid: kleding (clothes), gas-licht (gas/light), brandstof (fuel), huishoud-art (non-food items), verzekering (insurance),vakantie (holidays) diversen (miscellaneous). Near right corner of lid, Brabantia factory logo. Brabantiafamily budgetting -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Photograph - 8th LH in desert
The 8th Light Horse Regiment AIF was raised at Broadmeadows Victoria in September 1914 under the command of Lieutenant Colonel Alexander White and formed part of the 3rd Light Horse Brigade. The regiment served at Gallipoli where in a courageous but ill-fated charge at the Nek on 7 August 1915 it suffered horrendous casualties including Lieutenant Colonel White. Rebuilt in Egypt under the command of Lieutenant Colonel Leslie Maygar VC the regiment went on the serve throughout the Middle East Campaign. Colonel Maygar died of wounds at Beersheba when the regiment was attacked by enemy aircraft while waiting to follow up the successful charge of the 4th LH Brigade on 30 October 1917. The 8th Light Horse AIF was disbanded in 1919, but soon after re-raised as the 8th (Indi) Light Horse in the Citizen Military Forces, superseding 16th (Indi) Light Horse. Black and white photograph of light horsemen of 8th Australian Light Horse with horses fully load with campaign kit; in desert setting c.1917.world war one, wwi, aif, light horse, 8th -
Queenscliffe Maritime Museum
Functional object - Channel Marker - Colour Green
Ex Corio Bay green channel green lightSolar powered green channel marker lightchannel marker -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Badge - 20 LH badge
The 20th Light Horse (Victorian Mounted Rifles) was raised in 1920 as part of the 3rd Cavalry Brigade, 2nd Cavalry Division, Citizen Military Forces, superceding 15th Light Horse, 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 redesignated 20th Pioneer Battalion and deployed to Merauke, Dutch New Guinea. The regiment was disbanded at the end of the war, 1945. 20th Light Horse was the only light horse unit to serve overseas in WWII.Metal hat badge of the 20th Light Horse Regiment (VMR).goulburn, vmr, 20th, light horse -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Photograph - 8th Light Horse Violet Town 1906
Following Federation a number of companies of Victorian Mounted Rifles were consolidated to form the 8th Light Horse (VMR). In 1912 the regiment was re-titled 16th Light Horse (Indi Light Horse). In 1920 another re-numbering took place with the regiment becoming 8th Light Horse (Indi Light Horse).Badly faded photograph of group of soldiers of 8th Light Horse (VMR) in Violet Town 1906.Violet Town 1906. Sgt W Luscombe left kneelingmilitary, vmr, light horse, violet town, luscombe -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Document - 13th LH History
The 10th Light Horse was raised in 1903 from Victorian Mounted Rifles companies in Gippsland. In 1912 the regiment was renumbered 13th Light Horse. In 1920 the regiment had the territorial title Gippsland Light Horse added. The regiment was raised as 13th Light Horse (Gippsland), a Citizen Forces unit. In 1940 the regiment converted from horse to mechanised, initially as 13th Motor Regiment then 13th Armoured Regiment. It trained in Victoria and Queensland but as the Japanese threat to the mainland declined, was disbanded in October 1943 with men going to other units. The 13th Light Horse Regiment (AIF) was raised at Broadmeadows Victoria in March 1915. Following service at Gallipoli the regiment was broken up with squadrons going to France as Divisional Cavalry Squadrons of 2nd, 4th and 5th Divisions. The regiment was reformed as firstly 1st Anzac Corps Mounted Troops and later Australian Corps Mounted Troops.History of 13th Armoured Regiment and its preceding regiments 10th Light Horse (VMR), 13th Light Horse (VMR), 13th Light Horse (AIF) and 13th Light Horse (Gippsland Light Horse) compiled by the President of the regimental association, Claude H Wilson c.1970. The text is handwritten and includes the World War diary of lieutenant Vernon C Walker, who was a member of the AIF regiment. A4 format, thermal bound 27 pages with 6 page addendum.history, light horse, armour, 13th, gippsland, wilson, walker -
Bendigo Military Museum
Photograph - PHOTOGRAPHS, LIGHT HORSE
Photographs from 17th Light Horse Regiment collection box. .1) Black print bottom: Two hundred officers & men of the 17th & 19th Light Horse were in training at Bendigo last week. 1. LIEUT A V PALMER 2. Jumping in pairs 3. The camp trumpeter 4. LIEUT COL H K RAWSON CO of camp on right with his staff 5. Watering the horses 6. Machine gun practice 7. Some of the men.1) Laminated photocopy of 7 numbered black & white photographs, Light Horsemen Soldiers in uniform, horses, machine gun, mounted on archival cardboard, from newspaper article, black & white top & bottom. .2) Laminated photocopy of colour photograph, 8 Soldiers in uniform mounted on horses, white print label lower right..1) Black print: "March 18 1933 The Weekly Times Magazine Section, Light Horsemen in Camp in Bendigo" (see notes for bottom details). .2) White print: "The Army, then, now, and for the future. All had a part to play"photography-photographs, military history - army, light horse, passchendaele barracks trust -
Bendigo Military Museum
Plaque - MEMORIAL PLAQUE ANZAC DAY 1999, 1999
Shield shaped plaque, wooden, glossy black with metal emblem, striped light blue-red-white-navy blue, Prince of Wales feathers insignia"ANZAC Day 1999", "4/19 Prince of Wales Light Horse"plaque, anzac day, 1999, 4/19, light horse -
4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment Unit History Room
Bridle, c. 1914
Used by 908 Dvr Thomas Edward Whyte 1st AIF, 3rd Light Horse Brigade, Machine Gun SquadronEquipment used by Australian Light Horseman in World War 1Australian Light Horse Bridle Nil -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Photograph
Light Aid Detachment was a permanent attachment of RAEME tradesmen to an armoured regiment to provide first line repair of vehicles.Black and white photograph of workshop vehicle and trailer in copse of trees at Puckapunyal with Centurion tank being repaired. Annual 8/13 Victorian Mounted Rifles Camp 1971." WO !! Royce Haydon LAD ( Light Aid Detachment ) in the field A Sqn." -
Clunes Museum
Photograph
EARLY COLOURED PHOTOGRAPH OF CLUNES TOWN HALL AND COURT HOUSE IN BAILEY STREET, CLUNES.COLOURED PHOTOGRAPH OF CLUNES TOWN HALL AND COURT HOUSE - GAS LIGHT AND TWO SMALL LEAFLESS TREES OUT FRONT. TWO MEN IN FRONT OF COURT HOUSE.THE TOWN HALL CLUNESlocal history, photography, photographs, town hall -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Photograph, 1910c
Two CopiesBlack and white photograph of timber Central Hotel. Chimneys with chimney pots. Horses and wagon in front of hotel. Gas light on corner of veranda. Lakes Entrance Victoriaaccommodation, animals, transport -
Friends of Westgarthtown
Soda syphon
Glass bottle with protective wire winding in mesh pattern. Red line around top half of bottle. Metal attachment on top for gas cylinder and lever and spout.Sparkletes' embossed on gas cylinder holder. 'Sparkletes Ltd, Makers London' stamped on spout area. Printed around rim ' Made in England', 'C size; 'shake siphon well while piercing bulb'; 'never fill syphon above red line'. Printed on base of bottle 'Made in Czechoslovakia'.domestic items, food preparation, soda syphon, sparkletes, england, drink. -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Vehicle - BICYCLE LIGHT
Francis Powell (1861-) and Francis Hanmer (1858-1925) founded Powell and Hanmer Ltd in the Summer of 1885 for the manufacturer of bike and carriage lamps. Their first advertisements began to appear in November of 1885. Early models of the automobile, motorbike and bicycles used carbide lamps as headlamps. Acetylene gas, derived from carbide, enabled early automobiles to drive safely at night. Thick concave mirrors combined with magnifying lenses projected the acetylene flame light. These type of lights were used until reliable batteries and dynamos became available, and manufacturers switched to electric lights.Acetylene bicycle light carbide. Green and red side lens. 200 cm High. Inscription Powell & Hanmer Birmingham. Previous Catalogue Number 112.lighting, accessories, bicycle light -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Photograph - Sergeant JP Smith 20LH Tocumwal Troop
Sergeant JP Smith was a member of No 1 Troop C Squadron 20th Light Horse Regiment drawn from the farming community of Tocumwal, personifying 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 Light Horse soldier on horseback. Part of a collection of 20th Light Horse photographs circa 1939.Sgt. J.P. Smith Tocumwal Troop 20th LHRtocumwal, 20th, light horse, smith -
City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum)
Domestic object - Kitchen Equipment, candles 'Electrine', c1900
Prior to the installation of gas and electric light pioneers used candles for lighting after sunset.6 candles, in original box, made by 'Electrine' Co. 2 candles broken when brush tailed possum entered Cottage via chimney 27/4/2014kitchen equipment, lights, candles, fireplaces, early settlers, pioneers, moorabbin, bentleigh, cheltenham, market gardeners -
Lilydale RSL Sub Branch
Ammunition belt
Believed to have been worn by Alf Arnott (Alfred John Arnott) Light horse man of LilydaleAustralian Light Horse cavalry bandolier -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Memorabilia - Mug, 1939
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 redesignated 20th Pioneer Battalion and deployed to Merauke, Dutch New Guinea. The regiment was disbanded at the end of the war, 1945. 20th Light horse was the only light horse unit to serve overseas in WWII.This is one of a collection of pewters presented by officers of a Light Horse regiment drawn from rural and regional Victoria in the period between the World Wars.Silver plated mug with handle and inscribed on side."20th Light Horse Regiment / Presented by / Lieut R G Pryor 16-10-39"pryor rg lieutenant, 20th light horse, engravings, presentations, mugs, light horse regiment, wwii, world war two, second world war, pre-war militia -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Artwork, other - 20LH trophy
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. 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. Silver Cup trophy for shooting competition in 20th Light Horse.20th LH (VMR) / Presented by Major E T Begley VD / For best shot in teh Regiment / Won bymilitary, trophy, 20th, light horse -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Document - Agreement, Gas Supply, Borough of Port Melbourne, 1885
Agreement for supplying gas to municipality, South Suburban Gas Company 1885utilities - gas, south suburban gas company -
Ringwood RSL Sub-Branch
Equipment Gas Mask, 1940
Gas mask issued to warders and soldiers00209.1 Gas Mask 00209.2 Gas Mask bag with shoulder strap00209.1 U6 E V1 26660 4.11.40 Number 27 00209.2 RAAF 26660 EWH.B Bowshall.E 4.11.40 -
Ringwood RSL Sub-Branch
Equipment Gas Mask, 1940
Gas Masks carried and warn by Warders and soldiers00213.1 Gas Mask 00213.2 Gas Mask bag with shoulder strap00213.1 HL2G41 113D 00213.2 JH V11 -
Ballarat RSL Sub-Branch Inc.
Gas mask US, Cambridge University Press, 1940s
Gas mask similar in style to 1339.1, possibly dating from the 1940s. This mask and associated case were intended for noncombatant use i.e. for use by civilians during wartime.Khaki colour gas mask constructed from cylindrical tin with open valve filter, attached to a plastic mask which attaches to the face with adjustable canvas straps. Mask includes two circular cut outs with plastic windows with valve on left hand side. Printed instructions on canister. “MED ADULT” embossed on top centre of the mask component. On interior of mask, “US MI/LOT/7 3SC.”gas mask, equipment, civilian, gas warfare, second world war, world war two, world war ii, mustard gas, chemical warfare -
Bendigo Military Museum
Badge - BADGE, AIR FORCE ASSOCIATION
Part of flight Lieutenant Ian A. 'Joe' Lyons MBE Collection. See Catalogue No. 5374P for his service record.Gold coloured metal lapel badge with pin and press clip fastener on the back. The face of the badge features wings over red, white and blue concentric enamelled circles. Badge is topped with a King's Crown. Across the bottom is a light blue enamelled banner with gold lettering.On light blue banner: 'AIR FORCE ASSOCIATION'badge, air force association, accessory, ian a. 'joe' lyons -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Photograph
The 8th Light Horse (Indi) Regiment superseded the 16th Light Horse in 1919. It had its headquarters at Benalla with sub-units throughout the Upper Murray and Northeast Victoria. In December 1941, the regiment converted from horse to mechanised, initially as 8th Reconnaissance Battalion then in July 1942 it became 8th Cavalry Regiment and served in Northern Territory. As Japanese threat to the mainland declined the regiment was disbanded.Part of a series showing aspects of camp life circa 1932Black and white photograph of nine men of the 8th Light Horse Regiment posed outside tent and with two Light Machine Guns.Lower edge mount " 8th ALH Corryong Troop"8th light horse regiment, corryong -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - CASTLEMAINE GAS COMPANY COLLECTION: PHOTO GAS PLANT, 06/1986
Photo of a gas plant with several gas tanks, two sheds and two large silos. Pic 19. June 1986 Gas Arrival.organisation, industry, gas and fuel -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Main Street Stawell -- Postcard
Pre Motor Vehicle Street Scape. Gas Light and Telephone pole in front of Post Office.B/W. Main Street. Post.Office. up people - 1 man crossing road in front of card, woman is riding a bicycle up the steet. A group o fmen in front of Post Office another on the Street.Ajax Series POSTCARD Address Only -
Sunbury Family History and Heritage Society Inc.
Photograph, St. Mary's Anglican Church, Pre1910
This is an early photograph of St. Mary's Anglican Church in Sunbury. On 13th October 1863, the Government granted one acre of land on the corner of Stawell and O'Shanassy Streets for the building of a church. he first service was held on 24th November 1867. After that date subsequent additions were made. The gas lamp outside the church indicates that the photograph was taken before electric power was installed in Sunbury. St. Mary's Anglican Church is one of the earliest places of worship to be built in Sunbury.A non-digital sepia post card photograph of a small bluestone church with a slate roof with a wooden picket fence and two gates across the front. A gas lamp is on the pathway. Peter Collett's signature is on the back as well as a sticker with number 7 written on itst. mary's church of england., o'shanassy street, stawell street -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Equipment, US Army OCD, MI, Pliofilm & Metal Infant Protector, 1941-1945
This infant protectors was donated to the Kew Historical Society by officers of the City of Kew. It was presumably held by the City for protection against gas attacks.Rare piece of WW1 equipment designed to protect infants on the home front.A respirator designed by the US Army O.C.D to be used to protect a baby in case of a gas attack. The respirator comprises a green pliofilm bag with a draw-string to secure the bag after a baby was placed in it. A hose and hand-action pump provides air for the baby. The respirator includes a detailed description of how it is to be used and stored. infant respirator, gas mask, world war two