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Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Book, Green Daniel, Lakes Entrance During World War Two, 1989
... Lakes Entrance During World War Two...World War 1939 - 1945... who spoke of the effect of the second world war on lakes... Entrance gippsland World War 1939 - 1945 Township Students essays ...Students essays written after interviewing three residents who spoke of the effect of the second world war on lakes Entrance Victoriaworld war 1939 - 1945, township -
Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians & Gynaecologists (RANZCOG)
Badge - Royal Air Force (RAF) Medical Branch collar insignia worn by F J Browne, World War I, Firmin, London
... by F J Browne, World War I...World War I... during World War I. Hermes (Mercury) was the messenger... by F J Browne, World War I Badge Brass badge depicting a crown ...This badge belonged to F.J. Browne and would have been worn during World War I. Hermes (Mercury) was the messenger of the gods and known for carrying a staff known as the Caduceus. The caduceus included two snakes topped off with a set of wings. Caduceus is from the Greek root meaning “herald’s wand”.Francis James Browne died in Sydney 1963. He had a long career in obstetrics and gynaecology. Summary of appointments include: General Practice in Wales, Maternity Department of the Edinburgh Royal Infirmary, 1st director of obstetric unit, University College Hospital London. Retired and continued postgraduate teaching in London and NSW. Married to Grace Cuthbert, who was director of Maternal and Baby Welfare in NSW. Collection of objects transferred from the Archives to the Museum collection found amongst Professor FJ Browne's papers.Brass badge depicting a crown mounted on top of a caduceus (image of two snakes wrapped around a staff topped by wings). Clip attached to back of badge is inscribed 'FIRMIN LONDON'.numismatics, browne fj, world war i -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Postcard - World war one embroidered postcard, 1914-1918
... World war one embroidered postcard...world war 1 postcard... of World War One memorabilia. These items were sent or given... of World War One memorabilia. These items were sent or given ...This is Item 27 of 27 items in the Daisy Vickers collection of World War One memorabilia. These items were sent or given to Daisy Ogier (nee Vickers) during World War One by Corporal Arthur Anderson who enlisted from Warrnambool in 1915 at the age of 21. He served in Egypt and France and returned to Australia in 1919. Daisy Ogier (1907-1987) was a student and then a teacher at Warrnambool Technical School with her early teaching years there from 1925 to 1936 and in 1949. She became the head mistress from 1950 to 1963 and in 1968. She officially retired in 1976. Daisy Vickers was one of the best loved and dedicated teachers that the school ever had. She married the Reverend Fred Ogier and continued her association with the school after her husband's deathThis card is interesting because of its association with World War One and two local people Daisy Vickers and Arthur AndereonThis card features embroidered poppies and a Union Flag as part of the decoration. There is a narrow blue ribbon with a bow which has become detached. The back has lines for correspondence and a space for an address . Fabrication francaisedaisy vickers, arthur anderson, warrnambool technical school, world war 1 postcard -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Vermont Volunteers Honour Roll - World War 1, C1920
... Vermont Volunteers Honour Roll - World War 1...world war 1914 - 1918... Volunteers Roll of Honour for World War 1. Photograph taken out... Roll - World War 1 Two black and white photographs (a & b ...Two black and white photographs (a & b)of the Vermont Volunteers Roll of Honour for World War 1. Photograph taken out of doors.Names not clear.world war 1914 - 1918, vermont volunteers roll of honour -
Federation University Historical Collection
Photograph, Ballarat Junior Technical School World War One Honour Board, 2015, 0710/2015
... Ballarat Junior Technical School World War One Honour Board...world war one...Photograph of a timber World War One Honour Board honouring... Photograph Photograph Ballarat Junior Technical School World War One ...The Ballarat Junior Technical School Honour Board was unveiled on Saturday 17 June 1922 by Minister for Public Instruction, Alexander Peacock, in the presence of many parents, friends, students and staff. The Honour Board was designed by H.H. Smith, Principal of the Ballarat Technical Art School. Photograph of a timber World War One Honour Board honouring students from the Ballarat Junior Technical School, a division of the Ballarat School of Mines. ballarat junior technical school, world war one, honour board, honor board, w. paterson, w. allen, n. carmichael, s. adair, h.g. bennett, alan t. bernaldo, r. borradale, c.c. britain, b.c. burrow, h. collins, r.j. chick, c. cunningham, francis davis, a. dinon, f. edwards, p.c. frank, g. gilbert, j.p. james, g.j. leech, d.g. mcgrath, j.c. mcnab, r. parkin, l.a. ronaldson, g.o. shannon, s.l. steele, w.r. terry, s.h. townsend, h.h. smith, alexander peacock, robert borradale, albert burge, howard bennett, norman carmichael, reginald crick, herbert collins, r.j. crick, arthur dixon, frank edwards, george gilbert, sydney townsend -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Signing of World War II Peace Treaty
... Signing of World War II Peace Treaty...world war ii...Print of painting of Signing of World War II Peace Treaty... melbourne Photograph Signing of World War II Peace Treaty Print ...Print of painting of Signing of World War II Peace Treaty between Japan and USA includes various military personnel, Clem Scale top left.world war ii, japan, united states of america, military, clem scale -
Lara RSL Sub Branch
Newspaper - The Sun Newspaper Dated 15/6/1040 - My WarPart 7 - German s March into Paris, Local Newspaper with coverage of World War 2 dated 15/6/1949
... Local Newspaper with coverage of World War 2 dated 15/6...Local Newspaper covering News of World War 2 - Special - My...The Sun Newspaper with coverage of World War 2 Events - My... Newspaper Local Newspaper with coverage of World War 2 dated 15/6 ...Local Newspaper covering News of World War 2 - Special - My War Part 7The Sun Local Newspaper coverage of World War 2 - Special -My War Part 7The Sun Newspaper with coverage of World War 2 Events - My War Part 7German March into Paris - French Troops Withdrawn To Prevent Ruin of Capital - Parisgermans march into paris - french troops withdrawn to prevent damage to capial -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Functional object - Badge/s, Swan & Hudson, "World War 1 Veterans", 1980
... "World War 1 Veterans"... World War 1...Set of two badges or medallions issued to first world war... Trams tramways Badges World War 1 Tickets Set of two badges ...Set of two badges or medallions issued to first world war veterans or widows. Round cast brass with a small lug or attachment point on the top, finished with a high gloss lacquered finish. Rear finished with a slight stippled finish, with the words "Not Transferable" and the name of the manufacturer, "Swan & Hudson" cast in. .1 - black background, with the words "World War 1 Veterans Travel Pass 1980" in gold and the number "4720", stamped in a gold background. .2 - yellow background with the words "Widow of World War 1 Veteran" and the number "12001" stamped into a gold background. See Reg Item 852 for that issued to wife's.trams, tramways, badges, world war 1, tickets -
Ringwood RSL Sub-Branch
Book more than 150 epic events of World War 2, My War by Jack Cannon, 1990
... Book more than 150 epic events of World War 2.... News Pictorial of World War 2... melbourne Book more than 150 epic events of World War 2. My War ...Soft cover with 230 pages featuring front covers of The Sun News Pictorial of World War 2 -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article, Greensborough Historical Society et al, Jane Burgess, 1914-1918
... world war 1 project... in World War 1. ...World War 1 Project... service in World War 1. world war 1 project jane burgess ...A short article about Nurse Jane Burgess and her service in World War 1. 1 page, text and colour images.world war 1 project, jane burgess -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article, Greensborough Historical Society et al, Daisy Coundon, 1914-1918
... world war 1 project... in World War 1. ...World War 1 Project... service in World War 1. world war 1 project daisy coundon ...A short article about Nurse Daisy Coundon and her service in World War 1. 1 page, text and colour images.world war 1 project, daisy coundon -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article, Greensborough Historical Society et al, Eliza Smith, 1914-1918
... world war 1 project... in World War 1. ...World War 1 Project... service in World War 1. world war 1 project eliza smith ...A short article about Nurse Eliza Smith and her service in World War 1. 1 page, text and colour images.world war 1 project, eliza smith -
Lara RSL Sub Branch
Coloured Print, Colour Patches of the Australian Military Forces World War Two
... Colour Patches of the Australian Military Forces World War... of the Australian military forces during world war 2. the Australian... Forces World War Two... Colour Patches of the Australian Military Forces World War Two ...The Chart displays unit colour patches worn by members of the Australian military forces during world war 2. the Australian Military forces consisted of the 2nd Australian Imperial Forces and the Permanent Military ForcesDuring the world wars and the years in between, Australian soldiers wore cloth patches of various shapes and colours on their upper sleeves to indicate to which unit or formation they belonged. The use of colour patches was discontinued in 1949 when the British system of embroidered shoulder titles, formation signs and lanyards was adopted. In July 1987 colour patches were reintroduced in order to foster the Army’s heritage and are now worn on the right side of the puggaree on the slouch hat. Coloured Print of Colour Patches of the Australian Military Forces World War TwoNumbered Colour Patches and descriptions of each patch 1 to 630 -
Canterbury History Group
Book, Janine Wood, Names to Lives From World War II: The Canterbury Baptist Church Honour Board, 2016
... Names to Lives From World War II: The Canterbury Baptist...World War 1939-1945... in World War II from the Canterbury Baptist Church congregation... or role of the church to war Baptist Church Canterbury World War ...This booklet tells the story of 75 men and women who served in World War II from the Canterbury Baptist Church congregation.This booklet tells the story of 75 men and women who served in World War II from the Canterbury Baptist Church congregation. Includes photographs, bibliography and index. 247 pagesnon-fictionThis booklet tells the story of 75 men and women who served in World War II from the Canterbury Baptist Church congregation. baptist church, canterbury, world war 1939-1945 -
Federation University Historical Collection
Postcard - Postcard - Black and white, Two World War One Soldiers, 1916, 28/08/1916
... Two World War One Soldiers, 1916...world war one...Two World War One soldiers in military uniform pose... Postcard - Black and white Postcard Two World War One Soldiers ...John Raymond (Ray) Blight enlisted on 19 July 1915. He was an electrical engineer, having studied at the Ballarat School of Mines. On 23 June 1916 Ray Blight disembarked at Marseilles. 3 February 1917 he was hospitalised with scabies. Ray Blight's next of kin was his mother, Mary Jane Blight of 116 Lyons Street South, Ballarat. James Leslie Sim enlisted on 13 July 1915, at which time he was an accountant. His next of kin was his father, Charles Robert Sim of Drummond Street North, Ballarat. On 23 June 1916 James Sim disembarked at Marseilles. A year later he received leave to the United Kingdom returning to France 2 weeks later. He received leave to Paris from 18 march 1918 to 4 April 1918. Sim was wounded on 1 June 1918.Two World War One soldiers in military uniform pose for a photograph. The two men are Lance Corporal Ray Blight and Lance Corporal Sim (both of Ballarat). On the back is a personal letter to Ballarat School of Mines Lecturer Daniel Walker. The pin holes in the postcard suggest it was displayed at the Ballarat School of Mines. .1) Verso: " France 25/8/16. Dear Mr Walker, Just a line in sending a photo we had taken in a small photographers, in a town within range of the evenings guns, the other boy is L/Corp Sim, one time an old SMB and son of R. Sim, of Ballarat, we are wearing steel helmuts weight about 4lbs they are protection against shrapnel and steel splinters. We are doing well here, Les Coulter was wounded just near here but did not see him. Best wishes to all. Ray Blight. .2) Verso: Sitting, Ray Blight, from Ballarat, you will know his sister, she helps Miss Brazena a lot with the parcels. Standing, Les Sim, of Sim and co. wood merchants, Ballarat.world war one, world war 1, james sim, ballarat school of mines, blight, james blight, sim, les sim, coulter, les coulter, world war, walker, wwi, great world war, france -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article, Greensborough Historical Society et al, Ivy Vera Delany, 1914-1918
... world war 1 project... in World War 1. ...World War 1 Project... Delany and her service in World War 1. world war 1 project ivy ...A short article about Nurse Ivy Vera Delany and her service in World War 1. 2 pages, text and colour images.world war 1 project, ivy vera delany -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article, Greensborough Historical Society et al, Olive Isabel Laycock, 1914-1918
... world war 1 project... service in World War 1. ...World War 1 Project... Isabel Laycock and her service in World War 1. world war 1 ...A short article about Nurse Olive Isabel Laycock and her service in World War 1. 1 page, text and colour images.world war 1 project, olive isabel laycock -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article, Greensborough Historical Society et al, Catherine McGileray Munro, 1914-1918
... world war 1 project... and her service in World War 1. ...World War 1 Project... Catherine McGileray Munro and her service in World War 1. world war ...A short article about Nurse Catherine McGileray Munro and her service in World War 1. 2 pages, text and colour images.world war 1 project, catherine mcgileray munro -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article, Greensborough Historical Society et al, Mary Eveline Nicholson, 1914-1918
... world war 1 project... service in World War 1. ...World War 1 Project... Eveline Nicholson and her service in World War 1. world war 1 ...A short article about Nurse Mary Eveline Nicholson and her service in World War 1. 2 pages, text and colour images.world war 1 project, mary eveline nicholson -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article, Greensborough Historical Society et al, Alice Victoria Rogers, 1914-1918
... world war 1 project... service in World War 1. ...World War 1 Project... Victoria Rogers and her service in World War 1. world war 1 project ...A short article about Nurse Alice Victoria Rogers and her service in World War 1. 1 page, text and colour images.world war 1 project, alice victoria rogers -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article, Greensborough Historical Society et al, Mary Elizabeth Jane Roberts, 1914-1918
... world war 1 project... and her service in World War 1. ...World War 1 Project... Mary Elizabeth Jane Roberts and her service in World War 1 ...A short article about Nurse Mary Elizabeth Jane Roberts and her service in World War 1. 1 page, text and colour images.world war 1 project, mary elizabeth jane roberts -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article, Greensborough Historical Society et al, David Iredale, 1914-1918
... world war 1 project... in World War 1. David was born in Greensborough....World War 1 Project... and his service in World War 1. David was born in Greensborough ...A short article about David Iredale and his service in World War 1. David was born in Greensborough.One page, text and colour images.world war 1 project, david iredale -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article, Greensborough Historical Society et al, John Stock, 1914-1918
... world war 1 project...A short article about John Stock and his service in World...World War 1 Project... in World War 1. John Stock was born in Greensborough. world war 1 ...A short article about John Stock and his service in World War 1. John Stock was born in Greensborough.1 page, text and colour images.world war 1 project, john stock -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article, Greensborough Historical Society et al, Harold Turner, 1914-1918
... world war 1 project... in World War 1. Harold Turner lived in Greensborough....World War 1 Project... service in World War 1. Harold Turner lived in Greensborough ...A short article about Harold Turner and his service in World War 1. Harold Turner lived in Greensborough.2 pages, text and colour images.world war 1 project, harold turner -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article, Greensborough Historical Society et al, Harold Creighton, 1914-1918
... world war 1 project... in World War 1. Harold Creighton was born in Bundoora....World War 1 Project... and his service in World War 1. Harold Creighton was born ...A short article about Harold Creighton and his service in World War 1. Harold Creighton was born in Bundoora.1 Page, text and colour images.world war 1 project, harold creighton -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article, Greensborough Historical Society et al, John Creighton, 1914-1918
... world war 1 project... in World War 1. John Creighton was born in Bundoora....World War 1 Project... service in World War 1. John Creighton was born in Bundoora. world ...A short article about John Creighton and his service in World War 1. John Creighton was born in Bundoora.1 Page, text and colour images.world war 1 project, john creighton -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article, Greensborough Historical Society et al, Lionel Almond, 1914-1918
... world war 1 project... in World War 1. Lionel Almond was born in Greensborough....World War 1 Project... service in World War 1. Lionel Almond was born in Greensborough ...A short article about Lionel Almond and his service in World War 1. Lionel Almond was born in Greensborough.1 Page, text and colour images.world war 1 project, lionel almond -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article, Greensborough Historical Society et al, Geoffrey Hughes, 1914-1918
... world war 1 project... in World War 1. Geoffrey Hughes lived at Greensborough...World War 1 Project... and his service in World War 1. Geoffrey Hughes lived ...A short article about Geoffrey Hughes and his service in World War 1. Geoffrey Hughes lived at GreensboroughOne page, text and colour images.world war 1 project, geoffrey hughes -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article, Greensborough Historical Society et al, William Martin, 1914-1918
... world war 1 project... in World War 1. William's wife lived in Greensborough....World War 1 Project... and his service in World War 1. William's wife lived ...A short article about William Martin and his service in World War 1. William's wife lived in Greensborough.One page, text and colour images.world war 1 project, william martin -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article, Greensborough Historical Society et al, Donald McMillan, 1914-1918
... world war 1 project... in World War 1. He was born in St Helena....World War 1 Project...` and his service in World War 1. He was born in St Helena. world ...A short article about Donald McMillan` and his service in World War 1. He was born in St Helena.One page, text and colour images.world war 1 project, donald mcmillan