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Bendigo Military Museum
Uniform - BELT, C. 1915 -18
... . Two world war one buckles are attached. One in German... with rounded end and hooked clasp on the other. Two world war one ...Leather belt with rounded end and hooked clasp on the other. Two world war one buckles are attached. One in German and the other Turkish. the German buckle features a crown and the words "Gott Mit Uns" and is made from steel. The Turkish buckle features a crescent and star with writing Arabic and in made from brass. Makers name (indecipherable) “Mannhein/1915/96” stamped on end of belt. uniform, german, turkish, belts, buckles -
Frankston RSL Sub Branch
Kit, Mess
... Standard Australian Army World War 2 issue mess kit... W.A." Standard Australian Army World War 2 issue mess kit ...Standard Australian Army World War 2 issue mess kit consisting of two tinned steel containers each in the form of a rectangular dish. Both have a folding wire handle and are designed so that one dish which is smaller fits inside the larger dish. These were issued to commissioned officer ranks.Each dish is stamped with the Australian Department of Defence arrowhead and the inscription "FEDERAL TINWARE W.A." -
Frankston RSL Sub Branch
Container, W. H. WHATMOUGH, 1914
... issued to World War 1 Australian and British service personnel... for external treatment of wounds. These were issued to World War 1 ...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." -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph
... world war i...Photograph of Twelve World War I Soldiers and a Naval... & white photograph world war i John Jenner Bryant West Photograph ...One of a collection of over 400 photographs in an album commenced in 1960 and presented to the Phillip Island & Westernport Historical Society by the Shire of Phillip IslandPhotograph of Twelve World War I Soldiers and a Naval Officer - all in uniform Back row: W Gothorp, H Justice, V McHenry, Alex McLardy, G Dorward, W McLardy, ????, J Hawkins. Front row: ? McColl, Duncan Campbell, Arthur Webster, E W Dixon, R Briton.local history, photography, phillip island servicemen, black & white photograph, world war i, john jenner, bryant west -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Domestic object - Tea Towel, c. 2001
... Tea Towel. Reproduction of a World War I poster titled... Memorial 2001 Tea Towel. Reproduction of a World War I poster ...Reproduced for Centenary of Federation 1901-2001Tea Towel. Reproduction of a World War I poster titled 'A Call from the Dardanelles' featuring a uniformed soldier with the words 'Coo-ee-Won't YOU Come?' Across the landscape behind his legs 'Gulf of Saro Sea of Marmara'. Across the bottom 'ENLIST NOW'. Colours are predominantly blue, green and khaki.(C) Australian War Memorial 2001manchester, work cloths, domestic items, cleaning -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Magazine - Magazine Needlework, Weldon's Practical Needlework, c World War 1
... it can be dated at time of World War 1. This issue concerns...c World War 1... it can be dated at time of World War 1. This issue concerns ...Given to Vicki Jones-Evan, Whitehorse Historical Society member, by a friend who rescued it from being thrown out by her mother's friendA black and white 16-page needlework magazine called, Weldon's Practical Needlework. This is, No 365, Vol 31, 2nd Series. Price 3d. 70 illustrations. Contains advertisements and on page 5 an advertisement for Ardern's Crochet cotton suggests it can be dated at time of World War 1. This issue concerns Broderie Anglaisebooks, fashion, magazines, handcrafts, needlework -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Document - Photocopy, A. C. Barrett, "A Man the Dust", c2000
... World War I.../1945, following the end of the second World War, titled "A Man... of the second World War, titled "A Man and the Dust", drawn by A. C ...Photocopy of a cartoon, from the Argus Supplement, 22/9/1945, following the end of the second World War, titled "A Man and the Dust", drawn by A. C. Barrett, featuring a man receiving petrol coupons, rationing and then getting ready to get their motor car out of the garage and clean it from it dusty condition. Two copiesOn copy 1 in ink "Argus Supplement, September 22, 1945" and "46". Copy 2 - "GEE46.tif" trams, tramways, cartoons, world war i, motor vehicles, argus -
Bendigo Military Museum
Certificate - COMMONWEALTH CERTIFICATE, FRAMED, C. 1995
... “On the 50th Anniversary of the End of the Second World War... “On the 50th Anniversary of the End of the Second World War, a grateful ...Roy Henry CLEE No VX28338 enlisted in the 2nd AIF on 20.6.1940 age 24 years. At discharge from the Army on 19.9.1945 he was a Pte in No 37 Employment Coy.Brown plastic frame with gold trim, glass front, brown paper backing. “On the 50th Anniversary of the End of the Second World War, a grateful nation expresses its thanks to R H CLEE. Signed by Prime Minister, Minister for Veteran's Affairs & Federal Member. Stamp on back: Galleria Framing & Prints.”documents - certificates, military history, government - federal govt, 50th anniversary, clee -
Frankston RSL Sub Branch
Photograph, 'F' Company, 5th Battalion
... world war 1... Imperial Force, World War 1. The photograph is one of a series... mornington-peninsula world war 1 ww1 aif army The frame is marked "F ...A black and white photograph of the 111 men (including three officers) of 'F' Company of the 5th Battalion, Australian Imperial Force, World War 1. The photograph is one of a series taken at Broadmeadows Army camp by a Melbourne photographer by the name of Darge. This photograph is mounted on board and is complete with a wood grain effect printed board frame.The frame is marked "F" Coy, 5th Battalion, A.I.F. and has the photographers name and address.world war 1, ww1, aif, army, -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - JENNY FOLEY COLLECTION: AT SEA
... to serve in World War 1, but never survived. He sent this card... Healey, then 18, was off to serve in World War 1, but never ...Bendigo Advertiser '' The way we were'' from Saturday, March 20, 2004. At sea: George Healey, then 18, was off to serve in World War 1, but never survived. He sent this card to his sister, May Healey, in Golden Square in 1916. The card was to show her as his ''home at sea''. The clip is in a folder.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Clothing - TABLE CENTRE, 1914-18
... Cream cotton table centre. Silk World War 1 embroidered.... Silk World War 1 embroidered motif in centre. (maybe added ...Cream cotton table centre. Silk World War 1 embroidered motif in centre. (maybe added later? From old silk postcard) Silk embroidered floral motifs surrounding centre motif. Cotton machine made fringing machine stitched. Motif: British and ?flags. Forget me not. Old Box 85.2 flags - Union Jack and red flag with 'Forget me Not' Union Jack in corner., Blue floral forget-me-not embroidery.manchester, table linen, cotton and silk table runner -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Photograph - Decorated handcart on city street, 1914 - 1920
... War - World War I... and contribution by Swallow & Ariell's "Busy Bee" for the First World War... environment - industrial Business and Traders War - World War I Social ...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 .05 - Decorated handcart outside Australian First & Mortgage Bank and also Thomas Cook & Son. Two men in army uniform and man and woman in fancy dress holding collection tins.built environment - industrial, business and traders, war - world war i, social activities, busy bee, swallow & ariell ltd, red cross -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Card - Edgar family WWII Christmas cards, 1941 - 1945
... Five Christmas cards from the front in World War 2 (WWII... cards from the front in World War 2 (WWII). Two are from Jack ...Five Christmas cards from the front in World War 2 (WWII). Two are from Jack Edgar from prison camps Stalag XXA1 and Stalag V111B. Two fom Charlie Edgar from his unit 2/4 Australian Field Regiment. One from Tommy Edgar from his unitarmed services - army, charlie edgar, jack edgar, tommy edgar -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Mitcham soldiers monument, 1922
... their lives in World War I. The monument is a bugler looking towards... in memory of those who served and lost their lives in World War I ...Mitcham soldiers monument unveiled by the state governor, the Earl of Stradbroke.Mitcham soldiers monument unveiled by the state governor, the Earl of Stradbroke. The monument was erected by the Mitcham Welcome Home Association in memory of those who served and lost their lives in World War I. The monument is a bugler looking towards the hills. A memorial service was held in Mitcham Memorial Hall afterwards, conducted by Rev. T. McKeon.Mitcham soldiers monument unveiled by the state governor, the Earl of Stradbroke.clubs and associations, mitcham returned servicemens league, stradbroke, earl of, mckeon, thomas (rev), mitcham memorial hall -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - FIGHTING FOR THE EMPIRE
... through imperial campaigns and two world wars, the life and times... world wars, the life and times of Thomas Bernard Kelly 1870-1949 ...Fighting for the Empire, an Irish doctor's adventures through imperial campaigns and two world wars, the life and times of Thomas Bernard Kelly 1870-1949. Hard cover with dust jacket published by Sabrestorm, 240 pages with colour and black & white photographs and maps. Chapter 2 relates to Bendigo through Michael an older brother.David Worsfoldbooks, biography, kelly -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Archive (series) - Subject File, ANDERSON, Harold H (1897-1956), 2005
... first world war - kew... in the First World War. The article includes an image of Harold’s Town... sources. harold h anderson first world war - kew Reference file ...Australian Family Tree ConnectionsReference, Research, InformationKHS Imposed OrderSubject file containing a 2-page article, published in Australian Family Tree Connections (November 2005). The article describes Harold and his brother Sydney’s military experiences in the First World War. The article includes an image of Harold’s Town of Kew Roll of Honor certificate. It notes that he is listed on the Kew War Memorial. harold h anderson, first world war - kewharold h anderson, first world war - kew -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - JENNY FOLEY COLLECTION: SURVIVOR
... from 1942 during World War 2. This one shows the Darwin... from 1942 during World War 2. This one shows the Darwin ...Darwin was bombed a total of 64 times during the war. The biggest and most deadly air-raids occurred on19/1/1943. Two hundred and forty two Japanese aircraft bombed the township, harbour and 2 airstrips. There were 235 deaths, 9 ships sunk in the harbour and 9 aircraft destroyed.Bendigo Advertiser ''The way we were'' from Monday, December 30, 2002. Survivor: more from the Darwin series of photos from 1942 during World War 2. This one shows the Darwin hospital. The hospital was one of the few buildings to survive both the Japanese bombing and the devastation of cyclone Tracy. The clip is in a folder.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were -
Lara RSL Sub Branch
Photographs, Sarah McIntosh & Kit McNaughton
... world war one...Title piece: AUSTRALIAN ARMY NURSING SERVICE / WORLD WAR I... are cousins who served as nurses in WWI. world war one wwi Title piece ...Two Lara District locals, Sister Sarah McIntosh and Sister Catherine McNaughton are cousins who served as nurses in WWI.Two photographs (reproductions) within a single frame. The frame is black lacquer with a gold trim (inset). Three pieces of paper with typed lettering have also been added to the mat board, the title piece is oriented top-centre, and two name pieces are centred just beneath the associated photograph. Title piece: AUSTRALIAN ARMY NURSING SERVICE / WORLD WAR I Name piece (left): SISTER SARAH (SADIE) / McINTOSH / 1885 - 1970 Name piece (right): SISTER CATHERINE (KIT) / McNAUGHTON R.R.C. / 1884 - 1953world war one, wwi -
Bendigo Military Museum
Certificate - CERTIFICATE, FRAMED
... in the 1914 - 1918 World War On rear in black texta: Mrs R Cheyne... for Australia in the 1914 - 1918 World War On rear in black texta: Mrs ...John Stanley HOWLETT, refer Cat No 41 for his service history. James Rueben HOWLETT No 3043 enlisted in the AIF in the 5th Field Coy Engineers as a driver on 19.8.1915 age 22 years 10 months. Embarked for Eygpt 24.11.1915, hospital 31.1.1916 with Gastro Enteritis, embark for France 17.3.1916, hospital 26.4.1916 with PUO, rejoin unit 30.4.1916, hospital 21.1.1917 with Gastritis, reclassified as Nephritis severe 4.2.1917, Died of Disease (DOD) England 2.6.1917 classed as Nephritis Uraemia. Buried Harefield Parish Churchyard Anzac section 5.6.1917.Frame. Tan wooden, glass front, white cardboard backing. Certificate: Coloured, painted with photo of each brother featured - PRIVATE S HOWLETT 1916 PRIVATE P R HOWLETT 1915On front: TWO MEN WENT FORTH FROM THIS HOME PRIVATE S HOWLETT 1916 PRIVATE P R HOWLETT 1915 To fight for Australia in the 1914 - 1918 World War On rear in black texta: Mrs R Cheynedocuments - certificates, frame accessories -
Ballarat RSL Sub-Branch Inc.
Photograph - "Zones of France"
... On back - "R.A.F. aircrew escape map in World War II.... aircrew escape map in World War II, printed on silk, carried ...On back - "R.A.F. aircrew escape map in World War II, printed on silk, carried in trousers knee pocket, and used with compass built into brass button (left-hand thread). The object was to set the aviator in the right direction for nephoto/pictures, ballarat rsl, ballarat -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Book, Edcation Department, War Service Record 1939-1945 - Education Department, Victoria, 1959
... : Shortly after the First World War there was published... of Education, includes: Shortly after the First World War ...Blue hard cover book with gold embossed title and Coat of Arms.Foreword by Alan Ramsay, Director of Education, includes: Shortly after the First World War there was published "The Education Department's Record of War Service" - a book that has an honoured place in all our schools. ... This book is the record of the part played by the teachers and children in our schools during the Second World War of 1939-1945 ... It tells the story of the schools' war effort in those critical years when war came very close to our shores and when everyone was called on to bear a share of the war effort. -
Frankston RSL Sub Branch
Document, Air Raid Precautions
... Printed notice issued during the World War 2 period... to this record. Printed notice issued during the World War 2 period ...Printed notice issued during the World War 2 period by the Shire of Frankston and Hastings Council with the approval of the State Emergency Council for Civil Defence (Victoria). This notice provides citizens with instructions to be followed in the event of enemy air raids. Details including addresses and contact information are included. The notice is printed on a heavy weight paper material.Printed notice, refer to scanned image attached to this record. -
Frankston RSL Sub Branch
Photographs
... embarking for Singapore in February 1941 (during World War 2... World War 2). (refer item 00320) Photographs ...Photographs (18 off) from the collection of Sergeant R. K. Churches, service number VX34599, of the Australian Army 2/9th Field Ambulance Unit. These monochrome photographs were possibly taken by Churches at Bonegilla, Victoria prior to his unit embarking for Singapore in February 1941 (during World War 2). (refer item 00320) -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Photograph - Photograph, Black and white, Allan Charles Quinn, Rouen Centre, Amiens, Paris, 6 June 1949
... of demolition of the city during World War II.... for a young man in the era immediately following World War II. allan ...This photograph is one of a series taken by Allan while travelling through France in mid-1949. It shows the Saint-Ouen Abbey Church from Rue d'Amiens- Rouen. Rouen, a medieval city was heavily damaged by Allied bombings during the Battle of Normandy. There are several letters relating to this journey.This is a photograph from the Allan Charles Quinn collection which is a collection of letters and photograph depicting aspects of life at sea for a young man in the era immediately following World War II.A black and white photograph taken on the 5th of June, 1949, of Saint-Ouen church built in the 14th century in Rouen, France. The sign to the right of the foreground reads: ROUEN CENTRE / AMIENS PARIS and probably indicates the photograph was taken from Rue d'Amiens (Amiens Street). The photograph shows the level of demolition of the city during World War II.On reverse: PARIS 6-6-49 handwritten in blue ink. below this is a pencil mark, similar to "ItI".allan-quinn, photograph, rouen, france, normandy, ww2, battle of normandy, 1939-1945, saint ouen abbey, amiens, paris -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - ANZAC COLLECTION: THE GREAT WAR HERALD SUN BOOKLET
... World war 1... the call to arms in World War 1 produced as insert to Herald Sun... MILITARY World war 1 Australian Soldiers Herald Sun Newspaper ...Newspaper insert 'Here we Come' how our nation answered the call to arms in World War 1 produced as insert to Herald Sun on the anniversary of the Great War beginning. On front image of people waving off soldiers on ship, series of articles on the call to arms in Australia. List of commemorative events being held for the Centenary of Anzac.Herald Sunmilitary, world war 1, australian soldiers -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - WORLD WAR 1914 - 1918 - BENDIGO & DISTRICT CASUALTY LIST. KIA - 854
... WORLD WAR 1914 - 1918 - BENDIGO & DISTRICT CASUALTY LIST...World War 1 1914 - 1918 Bendigo & District Casualty List... COTTAGE Miners World War 1 1914 - 1918 Bendigo & District Casualty ...World War 1 1914 - 1918 Bendigo & District Casualty List, KIA, 854. Bendigo Advertiser Wednesday 13.11.1918. the copy attached to this file is a copy of page 3 as shown in the Trove file. The original copy has been scanned as four(4) quarters. The fifth copy has been taken Trove, and shows the full page.cottage, miners -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Photograph - Swallow & Ariell Busy Bee Baby Garment Stall, 1914 - 1920
... War - World War I... and contribution by Swallow & Ariell's "Busy Bee" for the First World War... environment - industrial Business and Traders War - World War I Social ...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 .03 - Two ladies examining goods on the "S&A Busy Bee Baby Garment Stall" which is housed in a giant baby carriage. "Babies are our best immigrants and our future asset" is written on the side.built environment - industrial, business and traders, war - world war i, social activities, busy bee, swallow & ariell ltd, red cross -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Photograph - Decorated Busy Bee cart outside Swallow & Ariell building, 1914 - 1920
... War - World War I... and contribution by Swallow & Ariell's "Busy Bee" for the First World War... environment - industrial Business and Traders War - World War I Social ...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 .15 - Decorated "Busy Bee" horse drawn cart outside Swallow & Ariell's building. Cart roof has "For our fighting men we will help until the War is won" written around it. built environment - industrial, business and traders, war - world war i, social activities, busy bee, swallow & ariell ltd, red cross -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Book, Bruce Scates et al, World War One; A history in 100 stories, 2015
... World War One; A history in 100 stories...war - world war i..."World War One; A history in 100 stories" Large hard cover... - world war i allan whittaker Back cover -" telling the truth ..."World War One; A history in 100 stories" Large hard cover book with sepia dust cover. Photo on cover has two soldiers in uniform and small boy in matching uniform. Title is in gold and white. Back cover has inscription, five small photos and three badges. Allan Whittaker article on page 85.Back cover -" telling the truth about war requires it's own kind of courage"war - world war i, allan whittaker -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Photograph - Woolsheds between Beacon and Barak Roads, Port Melbourne, Don Hossack, 1947
... war - world war ii... during World War II and taken down again in the 1950s . Map (hand... - industrial war - world war ii map (hand drawn) of location ...Donated by Don Hossack who took the photograph when he was 16 years old and working at the woolsheds. He recalls that bags of oats and barley were stored here.Photo (10 x 12" glossy black and white print) of the wool sheds between Beacon and Barak Roads. Shows north easternmost sheds and rail line. The wool sheds were built by the Americans during World War II and taken down again in the 1950s . Map (hand drawn) on rear shows location of photograph.map (hand drawn) of location of photographtransport - railways, built environment - industrial, war - world war ii