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8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Weapon - Bayonet
A World War 1 relic probably brought home to Australia as a souvenir by a returning soldier. WWI souvenir of limited display value. Should be considered for de-accession.German pattern bayonet, Blade 365mm long with saw edge on back with steel scabbard." P D Luneschlose Solingenweapon, bayonet, german army, military, wwi, great war, scabbard -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Weapon - Bayonet (French), 1914 circa
Used with Lebel Model 1886 bolt action rifle and was the basic French infantry weapon of World War 1 (1914-1918). Probably brought to Australia by a returning soldier as a souvenir. Donated to 8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Collection when no longer of interest to family. Nickname 'Rosalie' by French soldiers, a reference to a popular song of the war years. Called French knitting needles by German soldiers.Fine example of World War 1 weaponry used by allied forces.French Model 1886/93 "Rosalie" bayonet, 500mm steel cruciform section blade with quillon (hook) and brass anodized handle.On Quilion "M 78124"rosalie, knitting needles, french, bayonet -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Medal - Cawsey 13 ALH
The British War Medal was instituted on 26 July 1919 for award to those who had rendered service between 5 August 1914, the day following the British declaration of war against the German Empire, and the armistice of 11 November 1918, both dates inclusive. 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. The regiment was raised as 13th Light Horse (Gippsland), a Citizen Forces unit. following WWI, and trained as a cavalry regiment till August 1940, when it converted from horse to mechanised initially as 13th Motor Regiment then 13th Armoured Regiment. It trained in Victoria and, as the Japanese threat to the mainland declined, was disbanded in October 1943 with men going to other units.. Two world War medals awarded to Regimental No 1336 Trooper H P C Cawsey 13th Australian Light Horse. Medals are British War Medal 1914-1918 and Victory Medal.cawsey, 13th, light horse, world war one, wwi -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Medal - Pritchard World War Two group
The Atlantic Star was instituted in May 1945 to honour those who took part in the Battle of the Atlantic and was intended primarily for award to those who served in shipping convoys and their escorts and anti-submarine forces, as well as to those who served on fast merchant ships which sailed alone. The Battle of the Atlantic took place between 3 September 1939 and 8 May 1945, as German U-boats attacked convoys transporting vital supplies from America and the Colonies to Britain. Warships of the Royal Navy and aircraft of the Royal Air Force escorted these convoys, hunted the U-boats and, despite some notable successes by the U-boats, eventually won a comprehensive victory in the Atlantic. Group of three World War Two medals awarded to J Pritchard Merchant Navy: Atlantic Star, Pacific Star and Australian Service Medal 39-45.atlantic, merchant navy, world war two, wwii -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Photograph - 8/13 VMR group
Hartung and Madjeric both served with German forces during WW11, Harris served with British army. All migrated to Australia post-war and joined 8/13 VMR. The 8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles was raised as a regiment of the Royal Australian Armoured Corps on 1 May 1948 with Headquarters in Melbourne and squadrons in Sale, Benalla/Wangaratta and Albury. In 1955 Regimental Headquarters moved to Wangaratta and a second squadron was located at Albury. The Sale squadron transferred to 4th/19th Prince of Wales’s Light Horse. In 1977 8/13 VMR Regiment was reduced to an independent squadron A Squadron 8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles and in 1991 was linked with 4th/19th Prince of Wales’s Light Horse forming the VMR Squadron of that regiment.Black and white photograph of seven 8/13 Victorian Mounted Rifles soldiers at Buna barracks , Albury c. 1968." Boots Roberts, Bill Cameron, John Doyle, Jack Harris, Harry Barnes, Lou Madjeric, Peter Hartung. "military, migrant, vmr, armour, buna barracks -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Document - Hartung history
Peter Hartung migrated to Australia in 1956 and joined 8/13 Victorian Mounted Rifles. He transferred to full-time duty and served in Vietnam.Two page hand written document being an account of Peter Hartung's experience in the German Panzer Corps, WWII and the Australian Army, Vietnam War.hartung -
Tennis Australia
Mug, 1987
Ceramic mug in cardboard box. Mug depicts a cartoon cat holding a racquet on which a mouse is bouncing. Made in Korea for German brand Uli Stein and Dimo GMBH. Materials: Ceramic, Plastic, Cardboardtennis -
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Racquet, Circa 1970
Mark 77 brand tennis racquet. West German. Reinforced stringing across centre of net. Aluminium frame. Fluorescent cloth tape along top of head with words 'Fischer Besaitungstechnik'. Materials: Metal, Nylon, Cloth tapetennis -
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Racquet, Circa 1970
Mark 77 brand tennis racquet. West German. Reinforced stringing across centre of net. Aluminium frame. Fluorescent cloth tape along top of head with words 'Fischer Besaitungstechnik'. Materials: Metal, Nylon, Cloth tapetennis -
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Racquet, Circa 1970
Mark 77 brand tennis racquet. West German. Reinforced stringing across centre of net. Aluminium frame. Fluorescent cloth tape along top of head with words 'Fischer Besaitungstechnik'. Butt cap missing. Materials: Metal, Nylon, Leather, Plastictennis -
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Photographic print, 1987
Framed colour photograph of the Australian team that won the 1987 World Youth Cup in Freiburg, West Germany. Materials: Ink, Photographic emulsion, Paper, Glass, Woodtennis -
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Photographic print, 1988
Framed colour photograph of the Australian team that won the 1987 World Youth Cup (16 and under Boys) in Freiburg, West Germany. Materials: Ink, Photographic emulsion, Paper, Glass, Woodtennis -
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Tournament Programme
Compaq Grand Slam Cup program 1990 (Munich). Contents in German. Materials: Paper, Inktennis -
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Periodical
Compaq Grand Slam Cup (Munich) Daily News 13/12/1990. Contents in German. 4 pages. Materials: Paper, Inktennis -
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Periodical
Compaq Grand Slam Cup (Munich) Daily News 16/12/1990. Contents in German. 4 pages. Materials: Paper, Inktennis -
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Periodical
Compaq Grand Slam Cup (Munich) Daily News 16/12/1990. Contents in German. 4 pages. Materials: Paper, Inktennis -
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Tournament Programme
Compaq Grand Slam Cup program 1991 (Munich). Contents in German. Materials: Paper, Inktennis -
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Tournament Programme
Compaq Grand Slam Cup (Munich) program 1992. Contents in German. Materials: Paper, Inktennis -
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Tournament Programme
Compaq Grand Slam Cup (Munich) program 1993. Contents in German. Materials: Paper, Inktennis -
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Tournament Programme
Compaq Grand Slam Cup (Munich) program 1990. Contents in German. Materials: Paper, Inktennis -
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Tournament Programme
Compaq Grand Slam Cup (Munich) program 1993. Contents in German. Materials: Paper, Inktennis -
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Tournament Programme
Compaq Grand Slam Cup (Munich) program 1993. Contents in German. Materials: Paper, Inktennis -
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Tournament Programme
Compaq Grand Slam Cup (Munich) program 1995. Contents in German. Materials: Paper, Inktennis -
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Tournament Programme
Compaq Grand Slam Cup (Munich) program 1994. Contents in German. Materials: Paper, Inktennis -
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Periodical
Compaq Grand Slam Cup (Munich) Daily News 9/12/1993. Contents in German. Materials: Paper, Inktennis -
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Periodical
Compaq Grand Slam Cup (Munich) Daily News 8/12/1993. Contents in German. Materials: Paper, Inktennis -
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Tournament Programme
Compaq Grand Slam Cup (Munich) program 1997. Contents in German. Materials: Paper, Inktennis -
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Periodical
Three copies Compaq Grand Slam Cup (Munich) Daily News 28/09/1997. Contents in German. Materials: Paper, Inktennis -
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Tournament Programme, 1936
... ; Australia vs Germany Materials: Paper, Ink... Interzone Final 1936; Australia vs Germany Materials: Paper, Ink ...Tournament Programme: Davis Cup Interzone Final 1936; Australia vs Germany Materials: Paper, Inktennis -
Southern Sherbrooke Historical Society Inc.
Information folder - Germans Gully - Arcady
Folder containing items pertaining to the history of Germans Gully - Arcady, Belgrave Heights. Contents: -4 colour photos, c. 2000, showing house and gardens -sketches, photocopied, by Barbara Smith, dated 29 October 2002, showing stone huts at Arcady prior to mid-1950s, with additional comments by Marian Matta -typescript, "Short History Of Arcady also known as German Gully, 'Carinya' & Church Of Freedom", 1 page, 3 copies including one with small photo -typescript, dated 22 June 97, "Plarre Visit to 'Arcady', Originally Known as 'Carinya'", six pages -hand-written letter, addressed to "Sue & Peter" (Downard) from Ralph (Wilson) dated April 02, containing historical information re. Arcady, 4 sheets double-sided -Yarra Ranges Shire Heritage Study Place Nomination Form for Germans Gully, partially completed -obituary, Herald Sun newspaper, undated but 2003, "Raymond Otto Plarre, Baker had passion for quality produce" -4 page Fairfax newspaper wraparound, "A Recipe For Success", advertising feature commemorating Ferguson Plarre Bakehouse Centenary, 1901-2001 -8 sheets of photocopied photos of Arcady, taken during Plarre ownership -Certificate Of Title (number illegible) dated 10 July 1919, initial purchasers being Robert and Bertha Maurer, 3 copies of obverse sheet (copies) (dups. in A3 folio #1) -Certificate of Title, Vol. 5262, Folio 1052392, dated 18 January 1927, initial purchaser being Bernhard Walk (2 copies, one issued 12 Aug 1996, one issued 17 Apr 1997) (dups. in A3 folio #1) -photo (colour) and hand-drawn map of site, prepared by Ralph Wilson, 2006 -Pamphlet, "Our Place, a celebration of where we live", Shire of Yarra Ranges, Oct. 2006 -photos (2, colour) of fire at Arcady, annotated 'Hello Peter & Sue, more pictures taken by Marty of CFA' -article, Australian Post, 6 Jul. 1972, 'Fool around with SCARLETT!', 2 photos of John Wilson (in A3 folio #1)albert hartung, otto plarre, mr stace, john wilson, count felix von lucknor, mr & mrs smart, plarre family, mr hutter, carinya, raymond otto plarre, ferguson plarre bakehouses, keith cooke, hugh ackland, alexander wynnum king, russell & jean smart