.1) & .2). Benjamin Noel Edwards had several years pre WW1 service in the 67th Infantry. He enlisted in the AIF No 909 in H Coy 7th Batt on 18.8.1914 age 20 years 5 months. Promoted L/Cpl 13.9.1914, Cpl 24.9.1914, embark for Egypt 19.10.1914, embark for Gallipoli 5.4.1915, promoted Sgt 30.4.1915, promoted 2nd Lieut to date from 29.4.1915, KIA 8/9th August 1915. Refer 107.4 medal, 108.61 diary, 109.4 letter re Noel Edwards. The photos were supplied by the AWM for Larna MALONE in her book "The First Lot"..1) Photo, B&W, copy. Photo is a portrait in oval shape of B.N. EDWARDS. .2) Photo, sepia, copy. Same as in .1). .3) Photo, B&W, copy, showing group of mostly Bendigo men survivors of "D COY" after the Battle of Krithia in May 1915 Gallipoli Peninsula. 27 men in total. .4) A4 sheet with names of men in photo .3).photography-photographs, military history - army

Joseph Victor TRUSCOTT No. 3629 enlisted in the AIF in 8th reinforcements 21st Batt on 21.7.1915 age 21 years. Embark for Egypt 29.12.1915, transfer to the 60th Batt 26.2.1916, promoted Sgt 25.3.1916, hospital 30.4.1916 with Influenza, rejoin unit 5.5.1916, embark for France 19.6.1916, hospital 2.12.1916 with Trench feet, Died of Disease (DOD) 9.12.1916 with Trench Feet and Septic Pnuemonia. A4 copy of the diary re J.V. TRUSCOTT. 26 pages of typed out diary, photos & parts of service records, letters.documents-diaries, military history

Newspaper Special Supplement printed by The Argus. A photographic record of all the battalions in the 17th Australian Infantry Brigade 2nd AIF. Photos are black & white, paper is very yellowed, 16 pages.documents - newspapers, military history - army, argus

The Herald Newspaper, 4 pages, yellowed, dated Wednesday August 15 1945 with headlines Peace - World Hails Jap Surrender.documents - newspapers, military history, herald

THOMAS Francis Neale No 7532 WWI, V362593 WWI NEALE Andrew Robert SMITH Henry No 2163 SMITH George WATERMAN Robert VX28384Plastic blue folder with inserts with records, letters, photos etc, all photostat copies relating to members of the families (listed in Historical Information below) who served in WWI & WWII.documents - biography, military history

Original French Newspapers from WWI, titled Sur Le Vif containing many war photos & news. .1) No 37 dated 20.7.1915 .2) No 54 dated 20.11.1915 .3) No 40 dated 14.8.1915 .4) No 55 dated 27.11.1915 .5) - .8) CDs in cases re .1) - .4) put on them .9) USB stick with same ondocuments - newspapers, audio-visual technology - military history

See also 2572.4.1) Photo of section of wall panel re 3rd Cavalry Regiment Honor Rolls at Tongala in Victoria. .2) Photo of 3rd Cavalry Regiment Memorial at Tongala in Victoria.photography-photographs, military history - memorials, vietnam

.1) Is re Evan. EVANS No. 3114 in 6th Batt. 10th Reinforcements then transferred to 1st Pioneers. .2) "To Joe & Linne from cousin Leslie 3rd/38th Batt." .10) Letter is to Joe & Linne from apparently "Jim" .1) Re Evans. There is an Evan Owens No 3114 enlisted in 10th reinforcements 6th Batt AIF on 10.7.1915 age 21 years. Em bark for Egypt 29.9.1915, transfer to 1st Pioneer Batt 12.3.1916, embark for France 2.3.1916, WIA 22/27 .7.1916 GSW head, rejoin unit 16.10.1916, discharged from the AIF 3.8.1919. .2) Re Leslie. This possibly Albert Leslie Owens (brother to Evan) No 953, enlisted in the AIF in C Coy 38th Batt on 21.2.1916 age 24 years. Embark for England 20.6.1916, hospital with Measles 18.8.1916, embark for France 22.11.1916, detached to 10th Light Trench Mortar Battery, WIA 6.5.1917 GSW to face and left eye, while recovering he was admitted to hospital 13.8.1917 with Retinitis (eye), returned to Australia and discharged medically unfit 5.2.1918..1) Photo, sepia colour showing large group of soldiers (46) seated on a hill side. A small dog in the front row. .2) Postcard photo of soldier in pith helmet beside palm tress, B&W. .3) Postcard photo of soldier standing with crop, B&W. .4) Postcard photo of soldier standing with officers cane, B&W. .5) Postcard photo of soldier standing with riding crop, B&W. .6) Postcard photo of 11 soldiers outside a hut, B&W. .7) Photo postcard of soldier with "Red Cross" on arm, B&W. .8) Photo postcard of soldier, portrait, B&W. .9) Photo, postcard of group of soldiers (10) outside tents, B&W. .10) Photo, postcard of soldier standing outside building holding a crop, B&W. Letter written on the back in ink, B&W.photography-photographs, military history - army

The items relate to Harry COWLEY No 2615, 7th Batt AIF. Refer Cat No 347.3 for his service history..1) Brochure, folded, in red and black print. "2nd AUST INF BRIGADE, Sports Meeting" .2) Souvenier card, Introduction to the "Australian YMCA Club Charleroi Belgium".1) "11.6.17, IN THE FIELD" .2) Signed "ARE Mauldon Lt"documents, programmes, documents-invitations, sport

Mervyn Clive Townsend was born in Bairnsdale on 5.2.1917 to Edward and Muriel Townsend. The family moved to Bendigo in 1930. His father was a teacher at the Bendigo High School. Mervyn enlisted in the RAN on 14.10.1940 age 23 years for temporary service and Commissioned at HMAS Cerberus. He was posted as Surgeon Lieutenant (Dental) on the HMAS Sydney on 5.4.1941. He was later KIA on 19.11.1941 along with the whole crew of 645 during a battle with the German Cruiser (Raider) Kormoran. His very brief records of 5 pages states “Missing presumed lost Sydney 20.11.1941.Black & white photograph of a Naval Officer in uniform re M C Townsend. Photograph has a light grey surround. Frame is black plastic.photography-photographs, military history, ran, hmas sydney

Person in the photo is Charlie in his Rifle Volunteer Uniform Highlands Light Infantry. He wore this uniform as a guard at the Opening of the Glasgow International Exhibition 7.5.1888.Photograph. sepia tone, soldier, British standing by an ornamental rock. Photograph is on a cardboard backing with an ornate rear backing with details re the manufacturer. A letter has been written over in black pen. photography-photographs, military history - army

Nothing is known about the persons identity except it is WW1.Photograph, sepia tone, portrait of a soldier with peak cap & same brown belt. Photograph is inset into a dark brown wood tone background. Frame is wood with grain through.“Yours Truly L”photography-photographs, military history - army

Photograph we believe was taken in England.Photograph, sepia tone, showing a large group of Women in RAAF uniform, 4 rows deep. Photograph is taken outside a large building. Two men are seated in the front row. Photograph is a copy of the original.photography-photographs, military history - air force

.1) DVD titled The Last Man from Dunnolly. Front has a black & white photograph of a soldier sitting in a chair. Written under title in pen is 4 mins 26 sec, Produced by Synio 2013. .2) DVD titled The ANZACS of Eaglehawk. Front & rear covers have photographs of soldiers & loved ones. 6 short documentaries exploring the impact of war on men & families.audio-visual technology, military history - army, dvd

Photostat copy of The War Graves of the British Empire listing Australians who are buried in Lijssenthoek Military Cemetery Poperinghe, Belgium. 58 pages total with brief history each person, name, rank, unit, date of death & next of kin.books-military, war graves, empire

Book cover is heavy cardboard with fabric stretched over. Colour is dirty brown. The title is in red & black & depicts a soldier with a sword on horseback. 200 pages of photographs, first 2 pages missing. At rear is a summary of the War by dates, 14 pages. First page missing.books-military-history, boer war

FRANK FLOWERS No 3512 enlistd in the AIF in 8th reinforcements 21st Batt on 12.7.1915 age 29 years 4 months. Embarked for Egypt 29.12.1915, transfer to the 60th Batt 26.2.1916 and allowed Regt No 3512A, hospital 14.3.1916 with Influenza and then Diarrehoea, embark for France 18.6.1916, reported missing 19.7.1916 then reported KIA same day. No known grave.A4 sheet with 3 x photographs & sympathy card inserted re the death of F Flowers 19.7.16.documents - cards, military history

Andrew Campbell No 2053 enlisted in the 3rd reinforcements 38th Batt on 24.3.1916 age 25 years 3 months. Embark for England 25.9.1916, embark for 20.12.1916. WIA 4.3.1917 GSW’s Back and left forearm, return to Australia records stating SW’s left Thorax, left arm, hand and Buttock, discharged from the AIF 21.3.1918.Cardboard cover in light green with 2 inset photographs, Andrew Campbell & Charlotte Egan. The book is re the letters Andrew wrote to his sweetheart Charlotte (Chatty). The book is accompanied by photograph's document, etc.books - correspondence, military history - army

Photograph, sepia tone, showing a large group of men in uniform sitting on tiered seats. Photograph is on a brownish coloured cardboard backing. Above the photograph is 2/4th Australian Independent Company AIF Timor 1942.43. On the rear it is signed by the men.photography-photographs, military history - army, 2/4th

David James Wallace Hamilton No 329 AIF, refer Cat No2351.5P for his service history..1) Photo postcard, sepia, soldier, Sergeant sitting on a stool. A short note on the reverse in ink. .2) Photo, sepia, group of 7 soldiers outside a castle. Brief note on reverse in pencil. .3) Cardboard card 'For God & Country, Duty Nobly Done' from Mr & Mrs D Hamilton re the loss of their son. Lt DJW HAMILTON KIA 7.6.1917.1) “Dave France 21.8.16” .2) “Dear Mother Jan 1916”photography-photographs, documents - cards, military history, duty

David James Wallace Hamilton No 329 AIF. Refer Cat No 2351.5P for his service history..1) Card, folds in half, 'In Loving Memory - For His Country'. Inside small insert photo D.J.W. HAMILTON with details & poem re HAMILTON's death at Messines 7.6.17 aged 28 years. .2) Card, business style re Hamiltons Royal Hotel, Williamstown with black & white photo. .3) - .9) Photos, black & white all very similar relating to machine gunners practising out in the fields.photographs, duty done, loving memory

Photographs .2) & .3) are re Frank Hepburn HAMILTON No 2153 AIF, enlisted in 4th reinforcements 24th Batt on 12.7.1915 age 20 years. Embark for Egypt 27.9.1915, embark for France 20.3.1916, hospital with PUO 26.6.1917, rejoin unit 6.7.1917, awarded the Military Medal (MM) as a Battalion runner on 1.9.1918 at Mont St Quentin, discharged from the AIF 15.7.1919. Refer Cat No 2351.5P re his brother DJW Hamilton KIA. .1) Envelope, whitish with gold writing, folds in half. On front is Sketch Portrait, Wm Elsmore, 4 St Enoch Square, Glasgow. .2) Photograph, sepia on chamfered edge cardboard, shows soldier centre wearing an MM Ribbon & 2 girls, 1 each side. Fits inside .1). .3) Photograph, same as .2) but set on a large cardboard piece with brown wood texture.photography-photographs, military history - army

The photos were in the collection relaying to the two Hamilton brothers, David and Frank. Refer 2351.5P and 2355.4P.1) Photograph, sepia colour on grey cardboard frame, shows 7 soldiers sitting outside a tent cleaning machine gun link. .2) Photograph, black & white on grey cardboard frame, showing 9 soldiers outside a tent. On the tend is written The Dirty Stop Outs. .3) Photograph, black & white on grey cardboard frame, shows 18 men on parade with tends in the background. .4) Photograph, black & white, portrait of a soldier with bandolier..4) “ 3.11.17 Yours sincerely Roy - In Blighty”photography-photographs, military history - army

Gladys Elva Mole VFX17199 Australian Army Nursing Service. Refer Cat No’s 1899, 1901.4 medals and service history. .1) Two photos, colour, side by side in the one frame. On the left is a Nurse in grey uniform with hat & tie. On the right is same Nurse in uniform with red cape. The frame is brown stained wood with gold band. .2) Photo, colour showing Gladys Mole standing beside her uniform that is on a mannequin. The frame is brown stained wood with gold band,.1) " Capt Gladys Mole VFX17199" .2) "Gladys Mole with her wartime uniform prior to going on display."photography - photographs,, frame accessories, medicine, nursing, military history, army

CAPT GLADYS ELVA Mole VFX17199, Australian Army Nursing Service. Refer 1900.2 Photos, 1901.4 Medals & Service history. Served Palestine, Tobruk, Colombo, Queensland, Borneo & Singapore. See also Reg No 1497.9 for remainder of uniform.Red Nurses Cape worn by Nurses over their uniform. Cape belonged to CAPT GLADYS ELVA MOLE. Cape fits over shoulders & clips at top front with hook & eye fastener. Complete with Captain's pips on epaulettes with Australia badges & buttons.Embroidered inside back neck edge in orange thread: “MOLE” Label lower back edge: “V231 Made in AUSTRALIA 1943 Size W”uniforms - military, medicine - nursing, costume female, cape, nurse

Robert Charles NORMAN No 1560 enlisted in the AIF in 1st reinforcements 21st Batt on 10.4.1915 age 24 years 6 months. Embarked for Eygpt 28.6.1915, embark for Gallipoli 29.8.1915, embark for France 26.3.1916, WIA 31.7.1916 GSW to right shoulder and head severe, embark for Australia 13.2.1917 for 3 months change but was discharged medically unfit on 1.6.1917. A typying error on one post card states 10th reinforcements, 1st reinforcements as per his enlistment papers.Two post cards on an A4 size paper attached Via photo corners. The left had brown one is a " Field Service postcard." the right one is a Post card scene with Egypt and Pyramids." the attached writings under both pertain to this card. the field service card on rear is printed so that any details are added by the writer.documents - postcards, military history

James Pianto “MM” No 2672 AIF. Refer 1904 for his service history. Certificate for the Award of "The Military Medal' to No 2672 Private J PIANTO Australian Imperial Force". Certificate has a coloured Coat of Arms at the top followed by his details in ink. Other details are blue printed. Frame is wood with a gold edge.documents, certificates

Henry Southby pre WW1 served 5 years in the Militia and 22 years on the Permanent staff. He is listed as No 2240 serving in the 4th Batt Aust Commonwealth Horse during the Boer War from March to September 1902. By the time he enlisted in the AIF he was 41 years 2 months of age on 22.3.16 with the rank of Lieut in the 39th Batt. Embarked for England 27.5.16, embark for France 23.11.16, promoted Captain 23.4.17, WIA 7.6.17 shell wound to back, return to France 30.7.17, KIA 12.10.17 at Passchendaele. It is believed he was W.I.A and while being carried out by Stretcher Bearers a shell burst killing them all. No known grave. The plaque was one of many that were placed on trees in Condon St. Bendigo as a memorial to those who lost their lives. Refer 1903.2, 1905P.Bronze plaque set in a wood frame re; H.SOUTHBY. Frame is brown, the plaque lettering is raised."CAPTAIN H. SOUTHBY 39th BATT. 10th INF. BGD. A.I.F KILLED IN ACTION OCTOBER 12th 1917"civic mementoes - plaques, metalcraft - bronze, handcrafts - woodwork, military history

Captain Henry Southby, later 39th Batt AIF, KIA 12.10.1917. Refer Cat No 1906 for service details also 1903.2.Photo, sepia tone, portrait of a soldier Henry Southby with Boer War medals.photography-photographs, military history

“Roy” is Roy Leslie Thurlow No 2493 AIF, KIA. Refer 1890P for his service history. Bovington Camp is in England..1) Photo shows a group of 28 Soldiers outside of hut No C18 The original card was written on. .2) Image shows ships in the bay. In white in the corner are the words "Moonlight Gallipoli" .1) “To Claude from Roy, we had this taken at Bovington Camp”photography - photographs, post cards