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Frankston RSL Sub Branch
Bulls-eye Trench Lantern
Used in WW1 as a trench lamp. It was a private issue item, not a government issue. It is made of black painted tin with a magnifying lens and tin folding handle. The item is candle-powered. -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Book - Book - Letters written by Sir John Monash during WW1, F.M.Cutlack, War Letters of General Monash, c. 1934
Book, hardcover, black, gold print on spine. Collection of letters written by Sir John Monash to his wife and daughter, during WW1. Includes black and white photos -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Textile - CREAM SILK NECKERCHIEF (SCARF ) WW1 SOUVENIR
Cream silk neckerchief (scarf) WW1 Souvenir printed with flags of allied countries & soldier playing a bugle surrounded by the words of an enlistment song titled 'fall in' by Harold Begbie.words by Harold Begbie reproduced from the Daily Chroniclecostume accessories, handkerchief, words by harold begbie reproduced from the daily chronicle / song titled 'fall in' by harold becbie -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Postcard - ACC LOCK COLLECTION: CORBIE POSTCARD, 1914-1918
Postcard, WW1, B&W image of some buildings at Corbie taken from the roof of one building with the ruins of what is probably a church in the background. One copy C19postcard -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, TILL Sydney, 1931
Sepia photograph of a military hospital ward WW1. An accompanier envelope addressed to MRS S.N. Till, Clive St, Mitcham, Vic. Franked at Melbourne 13 March 1931till, sydney, hospitals -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Photograph - Colour photograph of 5 men outside a display booth formed by a camoflaged parachute over a metal frame. Tables are set up displaying objects relating to Albury in WW11
Colour photograph of five men outside a display booth formed by a camouflaged parachute over a metal frame. Tables are set up displaying objects relating to Albury in WW1Lou Madjeric, Bill Woolford, Maurie Miles, Don Campbell, John Nealevmr, display, camouflage, buna barracks, albury -
Bendigo Military Museum
Award - SERVICE RIBBONS WW1, Post 1919
Set of 3 mounted service ribbons WW1. 1. 1914 - 15 star 2. British War medal 1914 - 18 3. Victory medal 1914 - 19award, service ribbons ww1 -
Chiltern Athenaeum Trust
WW1 Victory Medal - Pte. A.E. Hollis, 1914-1918
WW1 The Great War 1914-1918 Pte. A. E. Hollis Chiltern Resident Victory Medal WW1 serviceWW1 The Great War - issued for service overseas : Victory Medal 1914-1918. Pte. A. E. Hollis Chiltern Resident. Design The medal is bronze with a winged figure of Victory on the obverse. The reverse has the words ‘THE GREAT WAR FOR CIVILISATION’, all surrounded by a laurel wreath. Ribbon The ribbon has a ‘two rainbow’ design, with the violet from each rainbow on the outside edges moving through to a central red stripe where both rainbows meet. The medal is bronze with a winged figure of Victory on the obverse. The reverse has the words ‘THE GREAT WAR FOR CIVILISATION’, all surrounded by a laurel wreath. Ribbon The ribbon has a ‘two rainbow’ design, with the violet from each rainbow on the outside edges moving through to a central red stripe where both rainbows meet. ww1 1914-1918, victory medal ww1, pte. a. e. hollis, chiltern resident. -
Chiltern Athenaeum Trust
Flower and leaf arrangement - Joseph Nott, Herbert Nott, Ethel Fuge WW1, Circa 1914-1918
Associated with Joseph and Herbert Nott WW1 soldiers and sent to their sister (Mrs. Fuge) whilst overseas during WW1. Associated with WW1 Joseph Nott soldier and sent to him by his sister Mrs. Fuge. Small white flower with larger leaf arrangement. Leaf is starched silk and flower is cotton hessian. leaf and flower keepsake sent to mrs. ethel fuge from jospeh and herbert nott ww1, ww1 joseph and herbert nott, ethel fuge -
Bendigo Military Museum
Accessory - WHEEL CHAIR MOBILITY AID, Webster Brothers, C.Post WW1
This mobility aid was housed under the old stage area of the Soldiers Memorial Institute building in Pall Mall Bendigo. When the renovations to the building began in late 2016 the Aid was removed and restored by the Bendigo District RSL Men in Sheds program and is now on display in the same building now called Bendigo Military Museum. The Soldiers Memorial was the HQ of the Bendigo RSL Sub Branch. It is not known the origin of the Aid but it was most likely used by disabled Bendigo RSL members post WW1.Three wheeled Mobility Aid. Front wheel is 41cm dia pneumatic, 32mm wide, rear wheel 68cm dia, width 52mm wide. The right wheel axle has a sprocket & chain assembly, the left is free wheeling, both have mud guards. Frame is tubular steel painted reddish colour, the seat and back rest are brown leather, seat sides are timber, there are two timber platforms in front, the top one is adjustable the bottom one is fixed. The chair is steered via a long metal handle fixed to the wheel frame. The right hand side has the sprocket and chain assembly and motion is controlled by turning the handle in a circular motion, only one speed.on the front wheel stem is a transfer. “Webster Brothers Cycle Manufacturers Mitchell Street Bendigo”mobility, aid, wheel chair, brsl, smirsl -
Bendigo Military Museum
Photograph - PHOTOGRAPH, FRAMED, WW1
Photograph Augustus Elliott Pegler. He had 4 years pre WW1 service in local unit Mildura. Enlisted No 967 in C Coy 38th BN on 29.1.1916 age 20 years 7 months. Embark for England 20.6.1916, embark for France 22.11.1916, appointed L/Cpl 3.3.1917, WIA 1st occasion 8.6.1917 GSW to Cheek, rejoin unit 5.8.1917, WIA 2nd occasion 17.10.1917 GSW to Abdomen severe, rejoin unit 28.3.1918, the Award of Mention in Despatches in December 1917, awarded The Military Medal 31.8.1918 during the attack on Inferno Trench leading his Lewis Gun Team, appointed Sgt 3.9.1918, embark for Australia 12.6.1919, discharged from the AIF 27.7.1919. (For reference - 38th Battalion in dog trench near Guillemont Farm during attack on Hindenburg Line, near Bony, Ref - Vol IV - CEW Bean - The AIF in France 1917 (Ref) Page 605 (58). Refer also Cat No 7502 Photograph - black and white portrait photograph of soldier in uniform, on paper. Mount - dark green cardboard. Frame - timber, mid brown stain colour, with glass front and cardboard backing.photograph, portrait, ww1, framed accessories -
Rye RSL Sub Branch
Belt Buckle German Oxydised
A plain belt buckle of the type worn by German troops in WW1. It has the Imperial Crown embossed in the centre and a wreath at the bottom and the words 'GOTT MIT UNS' (God with us) above. -
Frankston RSL Sub Branch
Tag, Identification
WW1 identification tag made of tin. This tag was issued to Private A.C. Hill, service number 2377, 2nd Pioneer Battalion, AIF., Church of England. (refer item 00325). -
City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum)
Photograph, Colour , WW1 Memorial at Coleraine, Letter to August Rietmann, c1921, c 1990
August Rietmann (1877-1951) of Lustdorf ,Switzerland, married Maria Frieda Oesschlager (1878- 1942) of Baden Baden, in Germany on 6/8/1910 In August 8th 1915 August and his wife Frieda migrated to Melbourne, Victoria, Australia sailing on the Steam Ship ‘Osterley’ from Marseilles to Melbourne August and Frieda leased the Box Cottage in 1917 and raised 2 children Stefanie 1918-2006, and William 1920– 1997. August was a Monumental Mason / Potter / Sculptor and he was employed at Corbens Ltd Clifton Hill, to make the World War 1 Memorials for many Victorian towns c1920. This Soldier Statue at Coleraine was typical of many carved by August, however it was not usual for him to sign this work .Records have only been found for the Towns of Boort, Morewell and Coleraine. Other Soldier statue memorials in the same style are at Myrtleford, Benalla, Bonnie Doon and Yarck and possibly other towns. August purchased the property 1935,and established a pressed concrete business using the cottage as a workshop and storeroom After August died in 1951, William, his son, continued to work in the business from the site until the land was sold to Lewis Co. Ltd Timber Merchants in 1970. Rietman's Landscaping Ltd moved to Bay Road Highett 1953 and later to Carrum. The Rietman family is an example of the diverse nationalities that lived and worked productively in Moorabbin Shire 1871–1933 , the City of Moorabbin 1934-1994 and continues today in the Cities of Glen Eira, Kingston, Bayside, and Monash. August, a sculptor and stone mason, was employed by Corben Pty Ltd Clifton Hill to carve WW1 Memorials before establishing his own successful masonry business in the Box Cottage during the latter 1920s. After becoming interested in pressed cement casting, he took on apprentices (1930s Depression) and among his products were garden furniture, pots and also street lamp standards, some of which were installed in St Kilda Road. After August’s death in 1951, his family continued the business ‘Rietman’s Landscaping Ltd.’, at Highett and Carrum.a) Photograph , colour of the WW1 Memorial at Coleraine, Victoria carved by August Rietman st Corbens Ltd. c1921. b) Letter from The Secretary of the Coleraine Fallen Soldiers' Memorial Funda) Handwritten information b) Typed letter signed by Goldbergrietmann august, rietman august, rietmann frieda, rietman frieda, stonnington city town hall, war memorials, world war 1 1914-1918, rietman stefanie, rennick stefanie, francis stefanie, rietman william, rietman ray, mountford paul, malvern city town hall, box cottage museum ormond, box william, box elizabeth, joyce park ormond, rietman's landscaping pty ltd, bay road highett, macrobertson pty ltd, coleraine soldier memorial 1921, box cottage ormond, box elizab -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - BENDIGO WEEKLY RSL SPECIAL EDITION APRIL 24TH. 2015
Newspaper, Bendigo Weekly edition Friday April 24 2015. Front page two women dressed in WW1 nurse's uniforms. Anzac stories on pages 6, 7 and 9.event, war, bendigo weekly anzac edition, anzac, world war 1, bendigo weekly, nurse -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Postcard - ACC LOCK COLLECTION: B&W PHOTO OF 8 SOLDIERS INSIDE A ROOM, POSTCARD, BRITISH MADE, 1914-1918
Postcard, WW1, B&W photo of a group of 8 soldiers inside an office room. Seven standing and one sitting at tables in foreground. Folders on shelves in background. Location not known.postcard, postcard, france, soldiers -
Lakes Entrance Historical Society
Postcard - Esplanade Lakes Entrance, 1945c
Cenotaph erected August 1922, then moved from Esplanade to Marine Parade 1992.Colour postcard of Esplanade, as the Princes Highway follows the lake shoreline, showing the concrete cenotaph and the WW1 Memorial Cypress trees, other buildings, homes and businesses. Lakes Entrance VictoriaThe Esplanade Lakes Entrancetownship, waterfront, memorials -
Orbost & District Historical Society
medals, 1919-1920
These medals are part of the Lawless Collection. The Lawless family lived in Orbost from 1907 - c 1920. John Francis Lawless had a saddlery shop. He died at an early age - 47 years - June 7 1912, leaving his wife, Elizabeth and seven children. The eldest son, Victor Rowland lawless volunteered for serv ice in WW1 but did not leave Australia because of illness. The second son, Edward Vincent Lawless (b 1895 d 1917) worked for McCoy & Co. in Orbost, coachbuilding, undertakers, general blacksmiths and farriers, prior to enlisting in WW!. He was trained as a signaller and was sent to France where he was killed in action on 9.10.1917. Elizabeth Lawless worked as a ladies' nurse (midwife) in Orbost prior to leaving the district in 1920. She lived to 6.6.1975 aged 104 years. The British War Medal was a medal given to people who had fought in the First World War. The Victory Medal (also called the Inter-Allied Victory Medal) is a First World War campaign medal of Britain and her then colonies and dominions which included Australia.These personal documents, photographs, medals and books give an insight into the human element of World War 1 ensuring that those who were part of the Orbost community and died while playing a vital role during this time are remembered.Two medals in recognition of service during WW1. 1846.3 is a silver medal a WW1 1914-18 British War Medal. Obverse: Bare head of King George V facing left; text around, 'GEORGIVS V BRITT: OMN: REX ET IND: IMP:'; the artist's initials 'B.M.' (Bertram MacKennal) are on the neck truncation. Reverse: Naked figure of St. George on horseback advancing right trampling a shield bearing an eagle design and a skull and crossbone. It has a blue/white/orange striped ribbon attached. 1846.4 is a gold coloured medal. The obverse in the medal shows the winged, full-length, full-front, figure of 'Victory' with her left arm extended and holding a palm branch in her right hand. The reverse has the words ‘THE GREAT / WAR FOR / CIVILISATION / 1914-1919' in four lines, all surrounded by a laurel wreath. It has a purple/blue/green/yellow and orange striped ribbon attached.medals ww1 lawless-family -
Merbein RSL Sub Branch
Photograph, Stevens,James
WW1Rectangular-black and white-head and sholders-RSL,badge-civillian suit with tieno, stevens, james reg, 1999 kia -
Merbein RSL Sub Branch
Photograph, Jones,Ivor,C
WW1Black and white photo-head only-slouch hat-rising sun on collarww1 jones, ivor, c no, 1479 -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph sepia, Photograph of British military group with the Prince of Wales, 1940
Donated by Mr Jim Blake on the occasion of his talk to the Society. Lieutenant Colonel Neil C. Smith, a military historian, stated in 2013 that the photo was of British service men of WW1 or pre WW1. Some colonels and captains. Possible dates late WW1, 1918 to early 1920s.Sepia photograph of 12 Navy, Airforce and Army officers with Edward, Prince of Wales and 2 civilians - two men and a woman - gathered outside Parliament House or Government House (unknown) naval and army officers wwii, jim blake -
Melbourne Legacy
Mixed media - Ephemera, This Year of Brian 1937, 1937
A gift made for Brian Armstrong in recognition of his service to Legacy. It was signed by many Melbourne Legatees of the time.Made and signed by members of Melbourne Legacy in recognition of the service of Brian Armstrong.Varnished sketch on two boards hinged with leather strapping.Sketch of Brian Armstrong ( Melbourne Legacy President 1937). Signatures of many Legatees including Harry Chauvel, General WW1, Charge of Beersheba, Stanley Savige, founder of Melbourne Legacy.souvenir, brian armstrong -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document, Australia Calls, 1/09/2015 12:00:00 AM
A compilation of the WW1 service records of 20 local men who enlisted for WW1.A compilation of the WW1 service records of 20 local men who enlisted for WW1. Collected by Julie Jones, Heritage Officer, Whitehorse City Council in 2015 for a display of Art Space, Box Hill Town Hall to commemorate 100 years of the ANZAC spirit including card files of the City of Whitehorse used by the consulting historians of 'Way Back When' in collaboration with the local Australia Calls working party to chronicle the experience of our local community.A compilation of the WW1 service records of 20 local men who enlisted for WW1. world war 1914-1918, phillips annette, hore pamela, clifton david, winn patricia, moulden neville, gilbert rod, anderson philip, reen jennie, sayle adrian, flanagan joanne, cox george, whitehead paul, fisher bruce, balderson loris grace, mcgrath stephen, bryant doreen -
Bendigo Military Museum
Memorabilia - MEMORIAL PLAQUE WW1, Post WW1
Memorial plaque commonly called "The Death Penny". These were presented to the family of all those who did not return from WW1. Thomas Wells No 4607 enlisted on 11.10.1915 in the 14th Reinforcements 12th BN AIF aged 28 years 10 months, embarked for Eygpt 8.2.1916, embark for France 5.6.1916, transfers to the 49th Bn, WIA 14.8.1916 GSW back and arm, rejoin unit 12.9.1916, transfers to the 52nd Bn 20.5.1918, WIA 2nd occasion 12.8.1918 GSW to Head, DOW's 6.9.1918.1) Memorial Plaque bronze, round shape, on front face is a raised depiction of Brittanica with a lion, a blank space at the bottom for a name to be added being "Thomas Wells". The rear face is blank. .2) Cardboard waterproof box with 4 diamond shape opening flaps to house the plaque.On the face of .1) "He Died for Freedom and Honour", "Thomas Wells"memorabilia, plaque, penny -
Frankston RSL Sub Branch
Postcard
Postcard size photograph of a WW1 Australian Army soldier. Unknown subject although note on rear "The twins brother George in 1914 - 1918 war he died a few years ago" -
Learmonth and District Historical Society Inc.
Peace 1919 Medal, Medal Peace 1919, 1919
Awarded to: School Children of the Commonwealth of Australia Other Details: Of the commemorative medals issued to mark the end of the First World War, the most common was the so-called 'Peace' or 'Victory' medal issued to every child in Australia aged 0-14 years (and aged up to 16 if parents were in the armed forces). The medal was designed by Charles Douglas Richardson, better known for his work as a sculptor. Time constraints as well as pressure from the production of other victory medals meant that no single manufacturer could make the 1,670,000 medals. Six were therefore selected: Amor, Stokes, Schlank, Parkes, Angus & Coote (who later withdrew) and Platers. The medals were silvered bronze, with silver issues for special presentations. The Defence Department supplied a red, white and blue striped ribbon and pin. Distribution began in March 1919. Victorian school children received their medals on Friday 18 July and on 'Peace Day' on Saturday 19 July.To commemorate the end of World War 1.Round white metal medals issued to mark the end of WW1. On the front "PEACE 1919", and on the reverse, "VICTORY", middle of the medal "THE TRIUMPH OF LIBERTY AND JUSTICE". on the bottom "THE PEACE OF 1919". With a plain edge.Peace with two flying doves on pedestal inscribed, PEACE / 1919 below AUSTRALIA; figure in chains on left and another entangled in bush to right (obverse) Australian sailor and soldier support wreath; above, VICTORY; within, THE / TRIUMPH / OF / LIBERTY / AND / JUSTICE; below on plaque, THE PEACE OF 1919(reverse)world war 1, peace, victory medal australia -
Clayton RSL Sub Branch
Medal, Peace Medal, 1919
Awarded to: School Children of the Commonwealth of Australia Other Details: Of the commemorative medals issued to mark the end of the First World War, the most common was the so-called 'Peace' or 'Victory' medal issued to every child in Australia aged 0-14 years (and aged up to 16 if parents were in the armed forces). The medal was designed by Charles Douglas Richardson, better known for his work as a sculptor. Time constraints as well as pressure from the production of other victory medals meant that no single manufacturer could make the 1,670,000 medals. Six were therefore selected: Amor, Stokes, Schlank, Parkes, Angus & Coote (who later withdrew) and Platers. The medals were silvered bronze, with silver issues for special presentations. The Defence Department supplied a red, white and blue striped ribbon and pin. Distribution began in March 1919. Victorian school children received their medals on Friday 18 July and on 'Peace Day' on Saturday 19 July.To commemorate the end of World War 1Round white metal medals issued to mark the end of WW1. On the front "PEACE 1919", and on the reverse, "VICTORY", middle of the medal "THE TRIUMPH OF LIBERTY AND JUSTICE". on the bottom "THE PEACE OF 1919". With a plain edge.Peace with two flying doves on pedestal inscribed, PEACE / 1919 below AUSTRALIA; figure in chains on left and another entangled in bush to right (obverse) Australian sailor and soldier support wreath; above, VICTORY; within, THE / TRIUMPH / OF / LIBERTY / AND / JUSTICE; below on plaque, THE PEACE OF 1919(reverse) -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Brig-General William Grant
Grant William. Brig-GenMale in Army Uniform WW1. Set in arid area. Brigadier-Generla William Grant, who led the Light Horse at the battle of Beersheba 17 October 1917. Son of E.G GrantBrigadier- General William Grant Led the Light Horse at the battle of Beersheba 17 October 1917.stawell, w.m grant, mititary -
Lakes Entrance Historical Society
Photograph - Time Capsule, 1992
Men identified as Ron Wood, and Buzzy Eaton, article appeared in L P Newspaper, page 1, 12 March 1992.Black and white photograph of two men holding contents of time capsule found during removal and relocation of WW1 Memorial, from foreshore on Esplanade, to Marine Parade, Lakes Entrance, Victoria.world war 1914-1918, memorials -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Black & White Photograph/s, early 1920's
Black and white photograph - Studio photo - post WW1 early 1920s - standard MMTB Tunic. The vest may imply an inspector. Note the cap badge and hat band. No badge number.trams, tramways, personnel, uniforms, inspectors