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Frankston RSL Sub Branch
Medallion, ANZAC, Government issue, 50th Anniversary of Gallipoli Medallion
Circular bronze medallion surmounted by the Queen's crown. Obverse depicts Simpson and his donkey assisting a wounded man, a laurel wreath, the date '1915' and the word 'ANZAC'. Reverse depicts a map of Australia and New Zealand with the Southern Cross superimposed, fern fronds and the engraved name of the recipient 'G. R. GRIFFITH'. This medallion is in its original presentation case. The Anzac Medallion was issued by the Australian government in 1967 to commemorate the 1965 50th anniversary of the Gallipoli landings. The medallion was issued to surviving veterans of the campaign or their next of kin. Refer to AWM item for further information < http://www.awm.gov.au/collection/RELAWM16790.001/ >The recipients name, G.R. Griffith, is engraved on the reverse of the medallion.ww1, gallipoli, medallion, g r, griffith -
Geelong RSL Sub Branch
Book, Parliament of Victoria, Scrutiny of Acts and Regulations Committee, ANZAC Parliamentary Review of ANZAC Day Laws, October 2002
The Report recognizes a broad community acceptance that ANZAC Day is a solemn occasion of remembrance for the gallantry and sacrifices of Australians in wars and peace keeping effortsThis book is significant because it provides legislative guidance for the commemoration of ANZAC Day Medium size soft cover book with white background and two rows of medals featured on the front. Title in bold red writing. Back cover plain white with parliamentary logoanzac, parliament, victoria, commemoration, leglislation, world war 1, review, scrutiny of acts and regulations committee -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article and Photograph, Rosie Bray, Anzac Day 2017 and Rosie Bray, 25/04/2017
Rosie Bray's reflection on Anzac Day 2017, when her floral tribute to her father Tom Thrupp was laid by the Brooks children.2 typescript pages (versions 1 & 2) and scanned col. photographanzac day, thomas thrupp, rosie bray -
Orbost & District Historical Society
flag
This flag was used at the Slab Hut, the Visitor Information Centre in Orbost for various celebrations - possibly 20th birthday in 2007, and for Australia and Anzac Days.An Australian flag. It is made of polyester material. It has a blue field with the Union Jack in the upper left quarter and a large white seven-pointed star known as the Commonwealth Star in the lower left quarter. The right hand side contains a representation of the Southern Cross constellation, made up of five white stars – one small five-pointed star and four, larger, seven-pointed stars.Made in Taiwan 100% polyesterflag australian-flag -
Australian Multicultural Community Services
photo
photo was taken on "Hellenic Prince" in 1950; ship left Naples in Italy and arrived in Australia (Melbourne) on 25th April 1950 (Anzac Day)one of a few items of this kind which has survived to present daysblack and white photo, carved edgephoto, migration, hellenic prince -
Wangaratta High School
WWII replica Two-up Sets
Two-up was a betting game played by soldiers in WWI and is played on Anzac days to commemorate the sacrifices made by Australian soldiers in the war effort.Two sets of two pennies. One set has a black leather case for the coins and the other has a brown wooden kip and rules sheet -
St Kilda Historical Society
Ephemera - Program, Anzac Remembrance, Civic Memorial Service, 1930
Program (4 pages) of St Kilda Civic ANZAC Memorial Service held in St Kilda Town Hall on 27 April 1930.Black and white photocopy of original 1930 programanzac, anzac day, city of st kilda -
Clunes Museum
Programme - PROGRAMMES, R.S.L, 2015
Programmes for the 100 year celebration of ANZAC day 2015. Extracts from "A Day to Remember", a book produced in 2014 by Harper Collins Publishers.1 5 Pages, A4, stapled together, contains extracts from "A Day to Remember" .2 11 pages, A4, stapled together, contains order of Dawn Service .3 7 pages, A4, stapled together, contains order of March and Wreath Laying .4 4 pages, A4, stapled together, contains order of Commemorative Service at the Clunes Town hallNilanzac day 2015, ww1 -
Melbourne Legacy
Negative, Anzac Commemoration Ceremony for Students 1992, 1992
A Legacy ceremony at the Shrine of Remembrance. It is one of the annual "Anzac Commemoration Ceremony for Students" events, usually held just prior to ANZAC Day. The negatives contain images of the service, the crowd, a bugler, and the choir. Some of the frames shows a group of dignitaries walking up the steps of the Shrine. One of them is the Governor of Victoria, the Hon. Richard E. McGarvie, AC QC. It appears to be when Geoffrey Swan was President which was 1992.A record of a ceremony at the Shrine.Black and white negative x 34 frames in plastic photo sleeve.anzac commemoration for students, wreath laying ceremony -
Wangaratta High School
ANZAC day schools Award trophy
Green glass runner up trophy with a silver metal rod stand and white imagery of a saluting soldier and text. Australian government symbol in top left corner.Australian government department of Veterans Affairs. 2014 ANZAC DAY SCHOOL' AWARDS Wangaratta High School Victoria Runner up Secondary School category -
Greensborough Historical Society
Book, Jack Cannon, My War: more than 150 epic events of World War 2, 1990
A collection of newspaper headlines gathered to commemorate 50 years since the outbreak of World War II.228 p., illus., newspaper facsimilesnon-fictionA collection of newspaper headlines gathered to commemorate 50 years since the outbreak of World War II.world war ii, newspapers - melbourne, facsimiles -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Badge - RSL Anzac appeal, Swann Hudson
Sold each April in Bay Street by the Sub-branch. Donated to the Society by the RSL Port Melbourne Branch on their closure in May of 1998.From group of RSL Anzac tokens pinned on cards: gold, with enamelled red or green to denote amount of contribution (red $1, Green 50c). Single $1 red plasticised token, diamond motif; appeal target detailed on card. Year unknown.societies clubs unions and other organisations, charities and appeals, returned services league, rsl -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Badge - RSL Anzac appeal, Swann Hudson
Sold each April in Bay Street by the Sub-branch. Donated to the Society by the RSL Port Melbourne Branch on their closure in May of 1998.From group of RSL Anzac tokens pinned on cards: gold, with enamelled red or green to denote amount of contribution (red $1, Green 50c). Original $1 red plasticised token plus 50c green token, crown motif. Year unknown.societies clubs unions and other organisations, charities and appeals, returned services league, rsl -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Photograph - B&W image, Major Mike Crawford 1
A black and white photograph of Major Mike Crawford Commander of 104 Battery Royal Australian Artillery at Fire Base Betty, Long Bien, Bien Hoa Province responds with a smile to a comical incident at 4 RAR/NZ (ANZAC) Headquarters at the Fire Basephotograph, artillery, 104 battery raa, fire base betty, long bien, bien hoa province, 4 rar nz, maj mike crawford, gibbons collection catalogue -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Plaque
Brass plaque "erected by 6RAR-NZ (ANZAC) Battalion, 18 August 1969. In memory of members of D Company and 3 Troop 1 APC Squadron who gave their lives near this spot during the battles of Long Tan on 18 August 1966.As per descriptionplaque, battle of long tan, 6 rar/nz -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Photograph, Wounded VC Prisoner
A black and white photograph of Diggers from 6 RAR/NZ (ANZAC) carry a wounded VietCong prisoner around the mountain at K76A Hospital captured during Operation Marsden. The enemy soldier led the Intelligence Officers and their support to many caves and underground cachesphotograph, 6 rar/nz, k76a hospital, operation marsden, nui may tao mountain, vc prisoner, gibbons collection catalogue, intelligence officers -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Audio - PMHPS Meeting, WWII, Ann Smallpage, Ed Whiting and Norah Howard, Glen Stuart, 25 Apr 2005
Recording of PMHPS Meeting on 25.04.2005. Recording done by Glen Stuart at Port Town Hall. Speakers were Ann Smallpage, Ed Whiting, Norah Howard. Anzac Day 2005. Panel discussion on World War 2. Recording duration 45:08.war - world war ii, ann smallpage, edwin whiting, norah howard nee mallet -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - ANZAC CENTENARY TRAM ADVERTISING BROCHURE
Advertising brochure for the Anzac Centenary Tram ' Stories from the Great War', brown coloured, red, white and gold fonts. 'hear the story of Bendigo as it was during WW1 while you trundle through the city aboard a refurbished 1914 Vintage 'Talking' Tram.event, war, centenary tram bendigo, tram, bendigo, anzac -
Greensborough Historical Society
Booklet, Greensborough RSL Sub-branch et al, ANZAC Day Memorial Service, 25th April 2021
Order of Service for ANZAC Day Memorial organised by Greensborough RSL Sub-Branch 25th April 2021; and, short reflection on the Service by Rosie Bray.8 p. text and colour photograph; with "Lest we forget" page of comment by Rosie Brayanzac day 2021, greensborough rsl, rosie bray -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital image, Marilyn Smith, Grave of Leslie and Dorothy Wilson, St Helena Cemetery, 14/08/1996
The Grave of Leslie Anzac Wilson (died 14/08/1996) and Dorothy May Wilson (died 15/06/2004), St Helena Cemetery.St Helena Cemetery was originally the burial place of the Beale family and friends. The first burials took place in the 1850s. There are now over 200 burials.Digital copy of colour photograph (grave)st helena cemetery, wilson family -
Bendigo Military Museum
Uniform - UNIFORM, MOUNTED
Items worn by George Henry Fullerton to the 1990 ANZAC 75th Anniversary Commemoration. Refer Cat No’s 4069.2 for service details also 4070.Gallipoli Coat and Tie mounted in wooden frame with glass cover. Frame: Timber with decorative edge, brown coloured stain, glass front. Mount: Green cardboard with deep recessed between dark green and light green. Gallipoli Coat: dark green fabric with gold buttons and pocket patch with gold embroidery. Tie: Navy blue fabric with gold, green and red embroidery. Shirt: white business shirt.Embroidered on pocket patches - Rising Sun emblem "GALLIPOLI/1915 - 1990". Embroidered on tie - Rising Sun emblem "GALLIPOLI/1915 - 1990". White label on glass with black print - "COAT AND TIE/ Donated by/ A.J. Fullerton"uniforms - army, trades -carpentery, ww1 -
Greensborough Historical Society
Booklet, Montmorency-Eltham RSL Sub-branch, Montmorency and Eltham Anzac Day Dawn Service and March 2017, 25/04/2017
Anzac Day Services conducted by the Montmorency-Eltham RSL Sub-Branch included a Dawn Service in Eltham and a March in Montmorency. Both are included in this booklet.16 p. booklet, black & white print and photographs, col. cover; separate sections for both Montmorency and Eltham services, reversed orientation.anzac day, montmorency-eltham rsl -
Hume City Civic Collection
Photograph, late 1930s
The photograph was probably taken on either Anzac Day or Remembrance Day, 11 November because some men are wearing medals and others are holding wreaths.A sepia print of a group of 21 men standing at attention outside the newsagency in Brook Street, Sunbury. Three men are holding wreaths. There are two drummers and one is in uniform. There are two dogs near the drummers. Some men are wearing medals.KODAK PRINT / VELOX / (S) 579anzac day, ceremonies, festivals and celebrations, remembrance day, brook street, sunbury, men, clothing and dress, dogs, armed forces, sunbury newsagency, newagents, shops, businesses, george evans collection -
Beechworth RSL Sub-Branch
Accessory - WWI Ribbon Bar
Ribbon Bar worn Pte A F Hoffman 395, 7/Bn; Possible worn on Anzac and Remembrance day commemoration post active service.Ribbon Bar for 1914 - 15 Star; 1914 - 1918 British War Medal; Victory Medal mounted on a brass with stainless steel broach clip.ribbon bar -
Lara RSL Sub Branch
Metal Badge, Sailors and Soldier's Memorial Hall Badge South Melbourne, circa 1925
The Memorial Hall commemorates those who served in World Wars One and Two. The Hall was originally erected in memory of those who served in World War One. The foundation stone was laid in 1924 by the Governor of Victoria, The Earl of Stradbroke. The hall was opened on ANZAC Day 1925. On ANZAC Day 1952, a memorial stone was added to commemorate those who served in World War Two. The building is situated 14A Ferrars Place , South Melbourne.The badge was struck in the mid 1920's on the opening of the Sailor and soldier's Memorial Hall, South Melbourne.Brass Badge Red and White Enamel with clasp on backFront Sailors and Soldier's Memorial Hall South Melbourne Remembrance Hall Image on Front Back J.W.Purvis (badge makers)south melbourne, soldier, remembrance, hall, sailors and soldier's memorial hall, sailors, the earl of stradbroke, governor of victoria -
Geelong RSL Sub Branch
Medals - Spr J R Brame, Various
These Medals, Badges and letters were presented to 3301 Spr J R Brame.The items are the original Medals, Badges and Letters of 3301 Spr J R Brame who served in the AIF during WW1 with 6/Field Engineering.3 x WW1 Medals no ribbons attached, RSL Membership Badge No B455, King George Badge. A letter from King George dated 1918 on Buckingham Palace Letterhead. Acknowledgement of ANZAC Commemorative Medallion from Government of the Commonwealth of Australia (the Medallion is not with the collection).Three Medals all Inscribed 3301 Dvr J R Brame 6/Flf Eng AIF, one RSL Membership Badge No B455, one King George Badge - Inscribed For King and Empire Services Rendered.3301 spr j r brame, ww1, letters, badges -
Bendigo Military Museum
Book, Gallipoli. My Australian Story, 2013
In hist drawing Victor records the horrors of war, his friendships, his fears and the story of Australia's most legendary military campaign. Soft cover, cardboard, black, khaki colour print on front, back and spine. Front dover illustrated with black and white photograph of Troops landing at Anzac Cove, Gallipoli, 1915. Small drawing of uniform hat on back cover. 236 pages cut plain.Front title page - hand written in black ink - "Tyra Collard". books, military history -
Wodonga & District Historical Society Inc
Badge - Badge Collection
This is a collection ranging in dates from 1917 to the 1980s. It reflects a range of local and national organisations supported by people in the community. These include local schools such as the Wodonga Central School and Wodonga High School and local sporting clubs including the Wodonga Football Club and the Wodonga Bowling Club. National organisations like Red Cross, the Returned Soldiers' League, Legacy and the CWA are also represented.This collection commemorates a range of local and national organisations supported by community members throughout the 20th century.A collection of 50 different badges to commemorate a range of organisations and events. Included are several ANZAC Day and Legacy badges. Also in the collection are badges for Girl Guides, several sports clubs, Red Cross, Red Triangle Day 1917, the CFA and some church groups.commemorative badges, memorabilia, service organisations -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Anzac Day, C.1946
Black and white photo of Anzac Day March, Whitehorse Road, Mitcham. Note D.G.Williamson, Fruit and Vegetables: the Hay and Corn Store; Norman and Sons, Grocer; Milk Bar, possibly still run by Hughes; another shop; vacant block and the Mitcham Memorial Hall.anzac day, williamson d g, greengrocers, hay and corn stores, norman & sons, grocers, milk bars, hughes, mitcham memorial hall. -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Award - Pennant - Heywood Football club Finalists 1964, c. 1964
Heywood Football club Finalists pennant 1964. Green synthetic, yellow raised print, including names of team members. Wooden stick (broken). Green 'official' ribbon pinned to bottom of pennant with rusty safety pin. Also 2 Anzac Day badges.