On April 28, 2008, along with Israel's President Shimon Peres and Australia's Governor-General, Major General (ret) Michael Jeffrey AC, CVO, MC, the late Richard Pratt opened the Park of the Australian Soldier in Beersheba, Israel. An initiative of the Melbourne-based Pratt Foundation, the Park commemorates the involvement of the Australian military forces in the Middle East in two World Wars and in other conflicts in the region. It features a memorial to the Australian Light Horse Brigade which won Beersheba from the Turks in World War 1 and a dual purpose playground which provides access to children with disabilities. This DVD tells the Park's story from its inception to its dedication in 2008australian, world war 1, ceremonial, light horse, beersheba, israel, richard pratt, shimon peres, michael jeffrey, memorials, park of the australian soldier, turkish army, playground, australian, world war 1, ceremonial, light horse, beersheba, israel, richard pratt, shimon peres, michael jeffrey, memorials, park of the australian soldier, turkish army, playground

On April 28, 2008, along with Israel's President Shimon Peres and Australia's Governor-General, Major General (ret) Michael Jeffrey AC, CVO, MC, the late Richard Pratt opened the Park of the Australian Soldier in Beersheba, Israel. An initiative of the Melbourne-based Pratt Foundation, the Park commemorates the involvement of the Australian military forces in the Middle East in two World Wars and in other conflicts in the region. It features a memorial to the Australian Light Horse Brigade which won Beersheba from the Turks in World War 1 and a dual purpose playground which provides access to children with disabilities. This DVD records the Park's opening ceremony on April 28, 2008. australian, world war 1, ceremonial, light horse, beersheba, israel, richard pratt, shimon peres, michael jeffrey, memorials, park of the australian soldier, turkish army, playground

On April 28, 2008, along with Israel's President Shimon Peres and Australia's Governor-General, Major General (ret) Michael Jeffrey AC, CVO, MC, the late Richard Pratt opened the Park of the Australian Soldier in Beersheba, Israel. An initiative of the Melbourne-based Pratt Foundation, the Park commemorates the involvement of the Australian military forces in the Middle East in two World Wars and in other conflicts in the region. It features a memorial to the Australian Light Horse Brigade which won Beersheba from the Turks in World War 1 and a dual purpose playground which provides access to children with disabilities. This DVD records the highlights of the Park's opening ceremony on April 28, 2008australian, world war 1, ceremonial, light horse, beersheba, israel, richard pratt, shimon peres, michael jeffrey, memorials, park of the australian soldier, turkish army, playground

Reference book issued to Corporal C S Woods service number 19633. Cpl Woods served in the RAAF during World War 2. The book is complete with a hard cardboard protective mailer for posting. The book was addressed to Cpl Woods at 11 Fanny Street, Moonie Ponds, Victoria.

Framed original copy of the "ORDER OF THE DAY" issued by Lieutenant General S. G. Savige, on the 8th September, 1945, on the occasion of the capitulation of the Japanese Imperial Forces to end World War 2. Lieutenant General S. G. Savige was the Commander 2 Australian Corps (A. I. F.) , Bouganville.

One of 44 black and white photos recording the work and contribution by Swallow & Ariell's "Busy Bee" for the First World War in Europe .13 - 1914 photo of 22 women at Swallow & Ariell's patriotic working bee producing 500 cardigan jackets . Cutters preparing garments for voluntary workers. built environment - industrial, business and traders, war - world war i, social activities, busy bee, swallow & ariell ltd, red cross

One of 44 black and white photos recording the work and contribution by Swallow & Ariell's "Busy Bee" for the First World War in Europe .43 - Man carrying a tin, which looks like it is beaten to attract attention, in front of horse drawn cart loaded with people carrying Australian flags.built environment - industrial, business and traders, war - world war i, social activities, busy bee, swallow & ariell ltd, red cross

Toc H - returned soldiers of World War I who fought in Europe. The 65 year old organization needs 'New Blood' to continue the English based organization first came to Australia in 1925. Toc H is short for Talbot House, the soldiers club in Belgium, founded 1915.Toc H - returned soldiers of World War I who fought in Europe.clubs and associations, toc h, williams, george, milne, jean, barton, geoff, uhl, arthur, dick

1914-1918 Memorial Plaque In early 1920 it was announced that the next-of-kin of all Australian servicemen and women whose deaths were attributable to the First World War would receive a memorial plaque and scroll "as a solace for bereavement and as a memento". The memorial plaques were not uniquely Australian. In fact they were designed and produced in Britain and issued to commemorate all those who died as a result of war service from within the British Commonwealth. The idea for the plaques was originally conceived mid-way through the war. In 1917 a competition was announced to obtain a suitable design and 800 entries were eventually received. The winner, Mr. E. Carter Preston of Liverpool, England, was chosen in 1918. He was awarded a prize of 250 pounds. Mr Manning Pike directed the manufacture of the memorial plaques at the Memorial Plaque Factory set up at Acton, London. Some later plaques were also made at the Woolwich Arsenal. The cost of manufacturing so many plaques must have been considerable. Each plaque had the name of the soldier commemorated individually embossed (some were engraved) as part of the design. The full name was given without any indication of rank or honours to show the equality of sacrifice of all those who had lost their lives. The scroll designed to accompany the plaques was of thick paper, headed by the royal coat-of-arms, and bore the following message: "He whom this scroll commemorates was numbered among those who, at the call of King and Country, left all that was dear to them, endured hardness, faced danger, and finally passed out of the sight of men by the path of duty and self-sacrifice, giving up their own lives that others might live in freedom. Let those that come after see that his name is not forgotten". Underneath the message the serviceman or woman’s name, rank, honours and unit were written by hand in red ink. Because of the late arrival in Australia of the plaques many scrolls were sent out separately. A message from the King, "I join with my grateful people in sending you this memorial of a brave life given for others in the Great War", was included with the scroll. The first plaques were distributed in Australia in 1922. Each plaque was sent out from Base Records Office at Victoria Barracks in Melbourne by second-class mail. Approximately 60,000 plaques were issued in Australia. Families of deceased members of the Royal Australian Navy and the Australian Army Nursing Service also received plaques and scrolls First World War Memorial Plaque, bronze, in recognition of Private Sydney Frederick TURNER, from C Company, 9 Battalion who was KIA at Pozieres on 25 July, 1916. it is housed in a wooden surround with pattern embossed in the margins with a liking of the rising sun at the top. He is recorded on the Villers-Bretonneux Memorial and is listed with an Australian Red Cross Society Wounded and Missing Enquiry Bureau File, a copy of which is attached.Embossed around the edge of the plaque "HE DIED FOR FREEDOM AND HONOVR". The name of the serviceman is embossed on the plaque, right of centre, SYDNEY FREDERICK TURNER

Pocket size Holy Bible in protective cardboard sleeve. The bible has a hard cover in a buff colour with gold embossed lettering, the sleeve is in the same buff colour. This bible was originally owned by a World War 2 Australian Army serviceman, Gunner A. E. Sands, service number V 195271.The sleeve is labelled ""ACTIVE SERVICE" EDITION, OXFORD TEXT BIBLE, Oxford India Paper, Beryl 32mo, SA2701/2" The bible is inscribed "HOLY BIBLE" in gold embossed letters on the front cover and the spine, there is also the word "OXFORD" in gold embossed letters on the spine.

One of 44 black and white photos recording the work and contribution by Swallow & Ariell's "Busy Bee" for the First World War in Europe .08 - Banner behind display of 150 Gift Hampers "Sent by the employees of Swallow & Ariell Ltd with every good wish to their workmates who are fighting for King & Country."built environment - industrial, business and traders, war - world war i, social activities, busy bee, swallow & ariell ltd, red cross

Certificate of recognition of voluntary enlistment with the Australian Imperial Forces dated 194- (presume for World War 2), presented by the Mayor, Councillors and Citizens of the City of Port Melbourne. Certificate has not been filled out. Brightly coloured with photograph of Port Melbourne Town Hall at base, red seal above.war - world war ii, armed services - army, local government - city of port melbourne

PhD thesis of Dr John Crawford Bower, who undertook his MSc at the University of Melbourne before completing his doctorate at the Cavendish Laboratory in 1939. Bower was in the RAF Operational Research Group in World War II before returning to the University of Melbourne to become a physics lecturer after the war.