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Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Photograph - copy, D. Clark, Presbyterian Men's Group Tatura, 1989 copy 1930 original
Members of Presbyterian Men's Group, Order of the Burning Bush. Late 1930's. Including Rev. J. Shaw. Original held by A. Hampton.Black and white copy of photograph of Presbyterian Men's Group, Order of the Burning Bush 1930's Tatura.on back: Pres. Men's Group 1930. Names below photo. -
Uniting Church Archives - Synod of Victoria
Pennant, 1963
From Glen Iris.Dark blue and gold felt triangular pennant with gold screen print text."PRES. BOYS ASSN. ZONE BASKETBALL PERMIERS HARTWELL 1953" -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Salvation Army songsters in St. Matthews Church
Group of Salvation Army personnel standing in front of pipe organ in St. Matthew's Church in 1968. Captain & Mrs. Noel Clegg Back Don Reeve, Dennis Tyler,2 Guests, Alf Perry,2 Guests, John White In front of backrow Amy Collins, Cynthia Perry, Eileen Esky, Phyllis Folkes, ?, ?, V White, Gwen Reeve In front of them, guest, Margory Brown, Eileen Clarke, Jenny Biggs, Una Watson, Anita Brown, guest, ?, Janet Tyler Front Ruby SymesMr Capt Noel Clegg, S/Lindsay BrownBlack & white photo of a group of male & female singers in front of a pipe organ. Songsters in St. Matthew's Stawell, pre-Petersham trip 1968.stawell religion -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Footwear - Baby Shoes, Shoes, 1965
Belonged to Giselda Bannister c. 1965Cream baby shoes with lace around instep and ankle. Pink and blue flowers on front, ribbon ties.Price on back of box noted in pre-decimal and decimal currency. -
Rutherglen Historical Society
Photograph - Image, 1962 (Approximate)
Lake King in Rutherglen Park is a man made lake and was the town's original reservoir for household water supplies. After the Water Tower was built, Lake King was used by the local children as a swimming pool. Since the Swimming Pool was built, Lake King has reverted to a beauty spot.Small black and white snapshot of Lake King and Pier and equipment used for Reservoir purposes - UnmountedOn back: "Lake King pre 1962 from Nokie Morrison"lake king, reservoir -
Melbourne Legacy
Photograph - Portrait, President John Stevenson 1993, 1993
Photograph of John Stevenson who was President of Melbourne Legacy in 1993. They are professional photos taken for use in publications during his term as president. Also some passport size photos of him. Included is an article from The Answer that he wrote when he was leaving office and handing over to George Woodward.A record of the past presidents of Melbourne Legacy.Black and white photo of President John Stevenson and passport photos.Handwritten "John Stevenson Pres. 1993 / A22" in blue pen.past presidents, portrait -
Bendigo Military Museum
Administrative record - IDENTITY DISCS WW1, c.1914 - 1919
William Victor Carson No 3132, enlisted on 20.1.1916 age 18 years 2 months in the 8th reinforcements 57th Bn AIF. Embarked for England 16.12.1916, embark for France 14.5.1917, WIA 30.9 1918 GSW Face, as he moved through the system it was altered to Face and head then to GSW to eye on 9.10.1918 with Right Eye removed, embark for Australia 9.12.1918, discharged from the AIF on 8.3.1919 medically unfit. .1) ID Disc, fibre, octagonal, light brown, 1 hole on L & R sides. .2) ID Disc, fibre, round, dark brown, 1 hole at top..1) Stamped: “CARSON. W. V. 3132 57 BN AIF PRES” .2) Stamped: “W. V. CARSON 3132 57 BN AIF PRES”administrative record, identity disc’s, -
Bendigo Military Museum
Award - BADGE, Post WW1
These cloth and metal badges were issued in WW1, the metal section missing on the bottom had a star for each son missing in the case of Mothers. First issued in Feb 1919.Mothers and widows cloth badge. Black with Lattice Rising Sun 'For Australia' silver metal bar with Oak leave hold cloth NR14743.mothers and widows, badges ww1 -
Bendigo Military Museum
Programme - AWARD OF THE FRENCH LEGION OF HONOUR, Department of veterans Affairs, pre 21 7.1998
The program outlines the proceedings of the award of the French legion of Honour to Sgt John Henry Lockett age 107 years by the French Ambassador His Excellency Dominique Giraud at the Soldiers Memorial Institute Main Hall in Pall Mall bendigo on July 21 1998 beginning at 11.30 am. The MC on the Day was Bendigo RSL President Mr Alan Holmes. The Australian Prime Minister Mr John Howard to make the speech in response. Refer Cat No 8143 re the initial outline from the Office of the Prime Minister, Cat No 8145.10P for photographs on the day.Souvenir program 4 pages folding. Front page in colour with the Australian and French Flags followed by details. Page two details the history of the award and Jack Lockett's WW1 service. Page 3 outlines the proceedings from 11.30am in the morning. Page 4 is sponsorship by the Department of Veterans Affairs.brsl, smirsl, french, legion of honour -
Bendigo Military Museum
Photograph - PHOTOGRAPHS WW1, Beehive Stores, Photocopy Photograph - C. WOOD MM, 1915-1925
Charles Wood MM, staff member of Beehive Stores, Bendigo volunteered for the Great War. Regt No 2453 enlisted 7.7.1915 in 5th reinforcements 24th BN AIF, awarded Military Medal 20.9.1917 at Westhoeck, awarded Bar to the Military Medal 14.6.1918 at TREUX near Albert, both times as a Signaller repairing telephone lines under fire. Refer Cat No 4978P for the restored Beehive Bendigo Honour Roll.Three photographs - black and white, portrait photos of WW1 soldier, photographic paper, photocopy of original photo.beehive staff, ww1. -
RSL Victoria - Anzac House Reference Library and Memorabilia Collection
Diary of Charles John Mullins, 25 February 1915 to 11 September 1915
Diary covers the period from departure from Port Melbourne on Thursday 25 February 1915 until Saturday 11 September 1915 (by which time Charles Mullins had returned to Melbourne after being wounded at Gallipoli).WW1 hardcover diary of Charles John Mullins (420 - 8th Light Horse Regiment, C Squadron).ww1, gallipoli, diaries, 8 light horse regiment, charles john mullins -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Postcard - ACC LOCK COLLECTION: STEENWERCK, AFTER GERMAN OFFENSIVE - THE CHATEAU, POSTCARD, 1914-1918
Postcard, WW1, B&W image of the ruins The Chateau at Steenwerck after a German offensive. Copy Z16postcard, postcard, ww1, steenwerck, france, ruins -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Postcard - ACC LOCK COLLECTION: ALBERT CATHEDRAL 1918, POSTCARD, 1914-1918
Postcard, WW1, B&W image of the ruined Cathedral beside a road at Albert in 1918. Copy A9postcard, postcard, ww1, albert, france, cathedral ruins -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Weapon - Dagger
Middle Eastern dagger or letter opener. Australian personnel served in the middle east in both world wars. This object was likely brought home from Egypt or Palestine by a service member. Possibly a Janbiya, a dagger worn by arab men over the age of 14.WW1 Dagger with head of camel or horse's head in brown leather scabbard with metal tip and belt clip.Patterned leather and engraved metal with arabic inscription on bladedagger, arab, egypt, palestine, leather, horse, camel -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document, William's War, 1914 - 1919
An account of the WW1 experiences of William George Hogg, Service Number 915,An account of the WW1 experiences of William George Hogg, Service Number 915, as related by him in his diary.An account of the WW1 experiences of William George Hogg, Service Number 915, hogg, william george, schwerkolt, william, cox, george -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Photograph, 1999c
Colour photograph of sculptures carved from WW1 Memorial Avenue cypress trees, Lakes Entrance Victoriaworld war 1914-1918, memorials -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Photograph, 1999c
Colour photograph of sculptures carved from WW1 Memorial Avenue cypress trees, Lakes Entrance Victoriaworld war 1914-1918, memorials -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Photograph, 1999
Carved by chainsaw artist John Brady.Colour photograph of sculptures carved from WW1 Memorial Avenue cypress trees, Lakes Entrance Victoriaworld war 1914-1918, memorials -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Photograph, 1999
Colour photograph of sculptures carved from WW1 Memorial Avenue cypress trees, Lakes Entrance Victoriaworld war 1914-1918, memorials -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Photograph, 1999
Colour photograph of sculptures carved from WW1 Memorial Avenue cypress trees, Lakes Entrance Victoriaworld war 1914-1918, memorials -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Photograph, Bess Larkins, 1989c
Also second photograph similar viewBlack and white photograph group ladies at wreath laying ceremony at WW1 Memorial at Lakes Entrance, Victoria.world war 1914-1918, memorials -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Photograph, Lakes Post Newspaper, 1989c
Black and white photograph group ladies at wreath laying ceremony at WW1 Memorial at Lakes Entrance, Victoria.world war 1914-1918, memorials -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Photograph, Lakes Post Newspaper, 1989c
Black and white photograph group ladies at wreath laying ceremony at WW1 Memorial at Lakes Entrance, Victoria.world war 1914-1918, memorials -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Photograph
Photograph too large for albumBlack and white photograph of twenty soldiers standing in-line picket WW1 Motor vehicle in background Victoriahistoric site -
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.Black and white portrait of Lieutenant Latter of 8th Light Horse Regiment wearing service ribbons for WW1 -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Document - Folder
Hard cover folder containing individual listings for Honours and Awards for members of 8th ALH, AIF for WW1 -
Surrey Hills Historical Society Collection
Book, F.W. Mawson's Diary facsimile
This is a photocopy of the original diary which was donated to ANZAC house by John Howden, F.W. Mawson's nephew. Copied using Surrey Hills Historical Society funds with permission of Anzac House librarian, Fred Pratt. Copied and later transcribed as a result of the loan of the original for the exhibition mounted as part of the 'Gallipoli and Beyond 2015' raft of events coordinated by City of Boroondara and the historical societies of Boroondara. Details re Fred Mawson (source AIF Project): Regimental number: 3073; Place of birth: Carlton, Victoria; School: Surrey Hills State School, Victoria; Religion: Presbyterian; Occupation: Carpenter; Address: Bona Vista Avenue, Surrey Hills; Marital status: Single; Age at embarkation: 22; Next of kin: Father, Frederick Mawson, Bona Vista Avenue, Surrey Hills; Enlistment date: 12 July 1915; Rank on enlistment: Sapper; Unit name: 5th Field Company Engineers; AWM Embarkation Roll number: 14/24/1; Embarkation details: Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A40 Ceramic on 24 November 1915; Rank from Nominal Roll: Lance Corporal; Fate Killed in Action 9 November 1917; Miscellaneous details (Nominal Roll): *second given name is William; Place of death or wounding: Ypres, Belgium; Age at death: 24; Place of burial: Ramparts Cemetery (Row J, Grave No. 24), Ypres, Belgium; Panel number, Roll of Honour, Australian War Memorial: 24. Also listed on the honour roll of The Shrine in the Surrey Gardens. A photocopy of a diary written in 1916 in F.W. Mawson during part of his period of service during WW1.(mrs) f w mawson, holmsdale, house names, bona vista avenue, surrey hills, world war 1, 1914 - 1918, diaries and journals, (mr) frederick william mawson, (mr) fred mawson,, (mr) frederick mawson (snr), surrey gardens memorial -
Bendigo Military Museum
Card - CARD, MEMBERSHIP RSL VIC, HQ RSL Melbourne, pre 1990
These membership cards were used pre 1990, from then on the League became known as The Returned & Service's League of Australia. These were filled in by a prospective new member and forwarded to RSL HQ in Melbourne for approval.Membership cards, blue with black text double sided, front has spaces for the person to fill in details re name address, and financial to service number, rank, unit, time in service. The rear has space for approval, badge number and financial to."Returned Services League of Australia - (Victorian Branch) - Application for Service Membership"brsl, smirsl, membership -
Bendigo Military Museum
Postcard - POSTCARDS, PHOTOGRAPHIC, VARIOUS U.K, c. WW1
Postcards collected by R.H. Baron while on leave in England during WW1. Part of the "Robert H. Baron" (No. 3596) and Cooper Collections. See Catalogue No. 1981P for details of Baron's service. 1. Coloured coastal scene featuring yachts, beach goers and cliffs. People are standing on a pebbled beach. 2. Coloured coastal scene featuring cliffs and ocean. 3. Coloured coastal scene featuring beach, bathing machines, cliffs and town buildings. 4. Coloured coastal scene featuring beach with boats and town buildings. 5. Sepia toned photograph featuring houses. Stream running in front of house. Footpath between stream and house. 6. Coloured street scene featuring houses fronting a gravel road. 7. Black and white photograph of a street scene featuring buildings, pedestrians and horse drawn transport. 8. Sepia toned photograph of a street scene. Right side lined with houses. Single pedestrian on footpath. 9. Coloured scene featuring standing stones. 10. Coloured photograph of a ruined building overgrown with vegetation.1. Ladram Bay. 2. Ladram Bay. 3. Budleigh Salterton from East. 4. Budleigh Salterton from West. 5. Budleigh Salterton, Cottages at the Granery, 6. Budleigh Salterton, West Terrace. 7. High St. Budleigh Salterton. 8. Budleigh Salterton, Station Road. 9. Stonehenge. 10. Abbey Ruins, Waverley. robert h. baron, cooper collection, postcards, ww1 -
Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Photograph - Harris' garage Tawonga
Photograph taken from highway in Tawonga. Mt Bogong in the background. Note the early model vehicles and petrol pumps and signage.Photographic history of buildings in Tawonga pre 1940.Coloured photograph of garage owned by George Harris in Tawonga, opposite Hanna Paske pre 1940 (estimate only)Handwritten in ink on back - Opp. Hanna's Paske. George Harris owned the garage.tawonga, mt bogong, tawonga garage