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Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Postcard, 1914
Letter on back written by Bruthen rail survey camp worker dated 28/ 6 /14Sepia toned postcard of view of town showing R C Church on left Congregational Church centre and Church of England just beyond it, Tambo River in the distance Bruthen VictoriaBruthen 1914township, transport -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Book, A Genealogical History of Pioneer Families of Australia, 1948
Sydney : John Sands, 1948 141 p. ; 28 cm. non-fictiongenealogy, australia - family history -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus Archives
Photograph - Black and white print, 1948
"C.R.T.S. Certificate Course Graduation Ceremony. Aug 1948." THKcrts, certificate course, graduation ceremony, e. m. gibson collection -
Canterbury History Group
Photograph - 12 Hopetoun Avenue, Canterbury, 1948
Home of Rosemary Golding, later Rosemary LavingtonBlack and white photograph of 12 Hopetoun Avenue, Canterbury 1948canterbury, hopetoun avenue, golding family, lavington> rosemary, street trees -
Uniting Church Archives - Synod of Victoria
Certificate - First communion, Presbyterian Church of Australia First Communion
E2127.14.2: Henrietta Stevens became a Full Member at Camperdown on 13th December 1914. Minister Andrew Dunn.E2127.14.1 blank card with highly decorated border and the Presbyterian Church symbol. E2127.14..2 has the name of the full member of the church and the signature of the minister.E2127.14.2: "Henrietta Stevens" "Camperdown" "13th December 1914" "Andrew Dunn"presbyterian church of australia, rev andrew dunn -
Bendigo Military Museum
Accessory - POCKET BOOK, HM Stationery Office, 1914
Part of the Grinton collection which included hundreds of negatives and developed photos that he took during the Great War . Refer Cat No 1280 for service details. Refer 1317P, 1320P.Brown 1914 field service pocket book.No. 1043 Sgt J.W Grinton C Company 38th Battaliondocuments-notebooks, military history, grinton -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Book - Notice of Motion, Sandridge/Port Melbourne Council, 1878 - 1914
Council Notice of Motion book 1878 - 1914local government - town of port melbourne -
Bendigo Military Museum
Accessory - TEA TOWEL, 2014
Commemorative tea Towel, 100 years of the Australian Red Cross 1914 - 2014Tea Towel, linen and cotton, hemmed beige background with illustration of a poster titled “Keep the Red Cross flag flying/Join”, plus depicting a young women in uniform dress holding up a Red Cross flag. A sales purchase tag is still attached.Also, “”The Power of Humanity/100 years/people helping people/1914 - 2014”red cross, 100 years -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Digital image, Murray Views No. 29 - Sturt Street Looking West, Ballarat Vic.", 1948
Digital image from the Wal Jack Ballarat Album of Photo of Sturt St. looking North East from Town Hall with tram 32 westbound. Tunbridge store (now demolished in photo), Murray Views Photo No. 29. See image i2 for rear of photograph, and 8971 for the actual postcard. See also Reg Item 189 for a larger wider version of this card.Yields information about the appearance of Sturt St looking towards the Post Office c1948.Digital image of a postcard from an album compiled by Wal Jack, loaned to the Museum.On rear of postcard in ink "No. 32 1948"trams, tramways, sturt st, tram 32 -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Plan - Area bounded by Nott Street, Graham Street, Esplanade West and Rouse Street, Port Melbourne, 29 Feb 1952
Plan showing properties in area bounded by Nott, Graham, Esplanade W. and Rouse Streets with plan showing properties in area bounded by Station, Graham, Nott and Rouse Streets (House Common Orders) Also statistics of 1948.Top RH corner - reverse: notation - 'residential zoning amendment':Face: continuing notations (at least up to 1963):Lower, indication : 'Existing conditions 1948'built environment - commercial, built environment - civic, built environment - domestic, built environment - industrial, town planning, religion - roman catholic church (st josephs), swallow & ariell ltd, troedel & cooper pty ltd, wilsons sheet metals, franklin & anderson, g h westwood & sons, atlas plastics, w j carr, craven, robert timms, sunkist, tip top paints, knox schlapp pty ltd, daro plastics, triton construct, newmans, national bank, religion - wesleyan methodist church, court house, port melbourne police station -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Document, ANZAC 2014-2018 - Centenary. Sharing Victoria's stories and Making connections, 19 Oct 2014
Collected by Ann Gibson at the event on Sunday October 19, 2014 at Princes Pier, Port Melbourne. The commemoration of the departure of the World War I first convoy 1914.ANZAC 2014-2018 - Centenary. Sharing Victoria's stories and Making connections" "Commemoration of the departure of the WWI First Convoy 1914" programwar - world war i, piers and wharves - princes pier, celebrations fetes and exhibitions, armed services - army, armed services - navy, anzac centenary, city of port phillip, victorian government, world war i first convoy -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Pamphlet, Lumeah, 1/11/1999 12:00:00 AM
Auctioneer's brochure for 'Lumeah', 5 Meerut Street, Mitcham.Auctioneer's brochure for 'Lumeah', 5 Meerut Street, Mitcham, 4 bedroom 1914 weatherboard house, for auction 20 Nov 1999, agent, M.J. Docking.Auctioneer's brochure for 'Lumeah', 5 Meerut Street, Mitcham.meerut street, mitcham, no 5 -
4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment Unit History Room
Medal
The 1914–1918 Commemorative War Medal (French: Médaille Commémorative de la Guerre 1914–1918, Dutch: Oorlogsherinnerinsmedaille 1914–1918) was a Belgian commemorative war medal established by royal decree on 21 July 1919 and awarded to all members of the Belgian Armed Forces who served during the First World War that were eligible for the inter-allied victory medal.The Belgian 1914–1918 Commemorative War Medal was struck from bronze, it was 47 mm high by 31 mm wide, triangular shaped and with rounded sides. On its obverse, the relief left profile of a helmeted soldier within a 29 mm in diameter circular recess, the helmet adorned with laurels. Between the circular recess and the bottom left corner of the medal, the relief date "1914", in the lower right corner, the relief date "1918". In the upper point of the triangle, above the circular recess, the relief images of a lion rampant with an oak branch to its left and a laurel branch to its right. On the reverse, near the top, the relief image of a crown surrounded by the same branches as the lion on the obverse, below the crown, the relief semi circular inscription in French on two rows over the large relief dates "1914 – 1918", "MEDAILLE COMMEMORATIVE / DE LA CAMPAGNE", the inscription repeated in Dutch below the dates "HERDENKINGSMEDAILLE / VAN DEN VELDTOCHT" (COMMEMORATIVE MEDAL OF THE 1914 – 1918 CAMPAIGN).medal, belgium, ww1 -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
World War One Certificate (Coulstock), WW1 Certificate of Service, 1914
This item is a World War One certificate featuring Walter Coulstock. Private Walter George Coulstock, an engineer, was born in Warrnambool and educated at the Warrnambool Academy. He enlisted at the age of 21 in August 1914, embarked in October 1914 and while travelling to Egypt he entered the machine gun section. He was wounded on the afternoon of the Landing and died of wounds in May 1915. He was buried at sea while in transit to Alexandria. Walter Coulstock was one of the many men and women from Warrnambool and district who enlisted in World War One and who died on active service.This certificate is of considerable significance as it is memento of Walter Coulstock who died in World War One. The Coulstock family was a prominent one in the Warrnambool district in the 19th and early 20th centuries and Walter is one of the local heroes of the Great WarThis is a paper certificate mounted on a frame of plywood. The mount indicates that the certificate has previously been framed. The certificate has a grey background and contains images of the British and Australian flags in red, white and blue, six black and white photographs, an image of H.M.A.S. Australia, an image of a battle scene with artillerymen and black and red lettering. Pasted on to the centre part of the certificate is a yellow piece of paper with a photograph and information on Walter Coulstock. The plywood is broken at the bottom edge and is somewhat stained."For King and Country' 'The Empire Called Us' 'Walter George Coulstock, Private, 8th Battalion, Company B. Reg. No.481, Date of Enlistment August 1914walter coulstock, world war 1 certificate -
Old Colonists' Association of Ballarat Inc.
Object, Scotch Pipers for Australian Continengent to the European War, 1014
This band sailed on 17 October 1914.Black and white photograph of a number of uniformed men, some holding bagpipes.Verso "Sailed 17th Oct 1914, Scotch Pipers for 1st Australian Contingent to European War.ballarat old colonists' association, ballarat old colonists' club, old colonists' association, ballarat, world war one, pipe band, bagpipes -
Clunes Museum
Memorabilia - MUG
Mug to commemorate 1914-1918 war.1 White china mug, on one side olive branch, wreath in gold, star at top, drawing depicting families waving goodbye to soldiers. .2 Cardboard box to store mug"March to War" in gold across bottom of picture "Australia in the Great War 1914-1918" on reverse the great war 1914-1918, march to war -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Paying tribute to Dad, 1992
Marjory Miller (nee Matheson) completed 'Original orchard, Old Strathdon'Marjory Miller (nee Matheson) completed 'Original orchard, Old Strathdon' - a history of the orchard her father, Captain Charles Matheson, established in Forest Hill in 1914.Marjory Miller (nee Matheson) completed 'Original orchard, Old Strathdon'orchards, miller, marjorie, matheson, charles, strathdon orchard -
Ballarat RSL Sub-Branch Inc.
Photograph - Framed Sgt J H LAVARS
This object relates to John Henry LAVARS. He was born on 1/10/1897 in Ballarat, VIC. John Henry served in the AIF (928) enlisting on, 21/03/1916 in Ballarat, VIC before being discharged from duties with the 8th BATTN as a Army Non-Commissioned Lance Sergeant (L-SGT) on 16/08/1919. John Henry LAVARS was not a prisoner of war. His next of kin is John LAVARS (Father). John Lavars was awarded the British War Medal.Engraved Plaque - "'-In Memory' Sgt J H LAVARS 8th Battalion No 928 1914-1948 War Donated by: His Family"photo/pictures, ballarat rsl, ballarat -
Frankston RSL Sub Branch
Container, 1914
A small cardboard tube container which originally held an Iodine Ampoule for external treatment of wounds. These were issued to World War 1 Australian and British service personnel for initial treatment of wounds whilst in the field. This item has a printed label with instructions for use and was packaged by W. H. Whatmough, London in 1914.There is a label affixed to this item with the following inscription printed in black: "Iodine Ampoule for External Use", "Made by the Patentee", "W. H. WHATMOUGH, 457, Caledonian Road, London, N." "Patent No. 23437, 1914." -
Clunes Museum
Document, METHODIST TENNIS CLUB
ENTERTAINMENT TAX ON CONCERT HELD 09/08/1948RECEIPTS AND STATEMENT ENTERTAINMENT TAX 1948 .1 VICTORIAN TAXATION OFFICE RECEIPT (PRE DECIMAL) 1l.18s.9d TAX ON CONCERT .2 HIRE OF HALL, BOROUGH OF CLUNES 1l.10s. .3 STATEMENT OF RECEIPTS AND EXPENSESmethodist tennis club, 1948, concert, entertainment tax -
Waverley RSL Sub Branch
Print War Dance, Wardance
Painting of Aircraft 1914 Geoffrey Lea, Aviation artist from the North of England, specialised in Aviation oil paintings. Geoff lea has been painting for over 35 years and his aviation art has featured in many aviation books and a number of sought after aviation art prints. Geoff now resides in Australia,Print "War Dance" Watercolour R.A.A.F. 3 Sqn. Bf110 Alemein Nov.20 1914War Dance by Geoff Leabf110 3squadron raaf -
Red Cliffs Military Museum
Replica Medals, WW1 & WW11 Medals Awarded to Nathaniel Barclay, (estimated); between 1914 & 1945
Born 5th October 1895 in Adavoyle, United Kindom Occupation Grocer and later horticulturalist Married after WW1- Wife - Daisy Florence Barclay World War One Staff Sergeant Regimental Number 2139 Enlisted AIF in Melbourne 29th December 1914, having previously served 3 months with the Ulster Volunteers and to camp Broadmeadows, to depot Battalion 29th December 1914. Embarked from Melbourne for the middle East with 3rd reinforcement group for the 5th Battalion, 2nd Brigade, 1st Division, 25th February 1915 per transport 'Runic'. Disembarked Alexandria and to camp Heliopolis, Egypt. Operation Gallipoli from 5th May 1915 with 5th Battalion. Sick with dental problems 2nd Field Ambulance 17th September 1915. To hospital Lemnos 20th December 1915. To Alexandria hospital with pluerisy 12th January 1916. Returned to Australia with enteric per 'Nestor' 9th February 1916.To duty Broadmeadows 4th April 1916. Wmbarked with 4th reinforcements group for the 58th Battalion, 15th Brigade per transport 'Themistocles' 1st August 1916 Returned to England 14th September 1916. Operations France and Flanders from 6th December 1916. To 59th Battalion 29th December 1916. To 5th Division Infantry School 18th February to 28th March 1917 as Lance Corporal. Corporal 7th April 1917. Sergeant 2nd May 1917. To 3rd Southern General Hospital Oxford 4th October 1917. Returned to Melbourne per Transport 'Persic' 12th February 1918. Discharged 14th March 1918. Second World War. Regimental Number V5571 Emlisted in the Australian Military Forces in Royal Park, Melbourne 22nd August 1940 and to 2nd Infantry Training Battalion, Fyansford. Staff Sergeant 24th August 1940. To 2/14th Training Battalion Wangaratta 11th October 1940. To 2/23rd Training Battalion, Wangaratta 18th October, 1940.To Southern Command Training School 26th May 1941.to Camp Bonegilla 15th May 1942. To Camp Caulfield 11th November 1942. Discharged to Reserve Occupation 19th November 1942. Remarks. Awarded 1915-15 Star, British War Medal, and Victory Medal 1914-1919 Awarded Distinguished Conduct Medal as Lance Corporal vide London Gazette 30111 of 31st July 1918. Citation for action on 9th July 1917 during the third Battle of Ypres reads- " For conspicous gallantry and devotion to duty. He rendered invaluable service during operation in carrying important messsages through heavy fire" Awarded War Medal and Australian Service Medal 1939-45 in 1951. Described as 71.5inches tall, medium complexion, blue eyes and brown hair. He died 11th September 1962.WW1 - Distinguished Conduct Medal 1914/15 Star 1914/18 British War Medal Victory Medal WW11 - 1939/45 British War Medal Australian Service Medal 1939/45 All medals with associated coloured ribbons. These are replica medals made in the exact metals as the originals. Also in display is a record of War Service which can be found in the narrative. Noneservice, medal, 1918, citation, ww1, military, gazette, london, ww11, medals, 30111, 31st, july, ypres, distinguished -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Document - Fixture, Garden City Cricket Club, 1948 - 1949
Fixture membership ticket Garden City Cricket Club 1948-49sport - cricket, vera white, lawrence bailey, h halfpenny, l halfpenny -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus Archives
Document, National Rose Society of Victoria, 1948
List of recommended roses, 1948. Listed in Books, Registers and Student Records.roses, flowers, national rose society of victoria -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document, Chairman's Report, 1948
Report for 1948 of Nunawading Repatriation Local Committee. Chairman: W.B. HeppnerReport for 1948 of Nunawading Repatriation Local Committee. Chairman: W.B. HeppnerReport for 1948 of Nunawading Repatriation Local Committee. Chairman: W.B. Heppnerclubs and associations, nunawading repatriation local committee, heppner, w. b., exservice organisations -
Tennis Australia
Tournament Programme, 1948
Programme of the 1948 National Intercollegiate Tennis Championships Materials: Paper, Inktennis -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Pamphlet - Advertising Brochure, The Surrey Estate Mitcham, circa 1948
Brochure detailing plan and prices of Surrey Estate, Mitcham, ca 1948.surrey estate, land sales, mitcham road, mitcham, rosstrevor crescent, alwyn street -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Functional object - Neale decanter
Lieutenant Colonel JA Neale OAM, RFD, ED, joined 8/13 Victorian Mounted Rifles in 1948 following RAN service in WW2. He rose to command the Regiment 1974 -77, and shortly after became Honorary Colonel.Glass port decanter with engraved plate on chain round neck.Engraved plate on chain around neck: "Lieutenant Colonel J Neale 1948-1977"decanter, mess, port, neale, vmr -
The Beechworth Burke Museum
Badge - War Service Badge, c1948
This badge was awarded to Joan Cahill in 1948 for serving full-term in the Signals Branch of the Australian Women’s Army Service. During her service, Joan serviced in the Signals Branch of the Australian Women's Army Service were she rose to the rank of Corporal.Gold metal badge with wing, rising sun and anchor design, crown at top.OBVERSE: 'SERVICE / AUSTRALIA', REVERSE: '1948 / ISSUED BY C'WLTH GOVT / A307351 / AMOR / SYDNEYburke museum, beechworth, army service, australian women's army service, ww2, wwii, world war two, joan cahill -
Parks Victoria - Gabo Island Lightstation
Log book
This is a lightstation log book used on Gabo Island from the 1 September 1948 - 6 Novemebr 1951 to note all happenings at the lightstation, such as supplies arriving, boat arrivals, duties carried out etc. Has at least secondary contributory value to the significance of the lightstation. Lined log book with hard cover. Hand-written dated inscriptions in ink inside the book. Entries are from 1 September 1948 - 6 Novemebr 1951.