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Camberwell RSL Sub-Branch
Photo, Looking towards the Nek, Anzac Cove, April 1915. Cave dugouts clearly visible, 1915
Unique photo showing view of the Nek from Anzac Cove, taken April 1915Actual photo showing land scape as it was in April 1915Photo in Wooden FrameView of the Nek from Anzac Cove April 1915. Presented by Legionnaire R. G. Grant 1925 -
Melbourne Legacy
Photograph - Photo, Anzac night 1977, 1977
Photos from a Comradeship album showing celebrations on Anzac Day 1977. Including a photo of Legatee Rex Hall and the Comradeship bell is behind him on the piano. The items were part of a photo album of Comradeship activities (from 1930 to 1977) see items 01027 to 01036.The Comradeship photo album was put together by the Comradeship committee and records events that Legatees did and places they lived or visited. Some appear to be trips to visit other Legatees living overseas and social occasions held in different places. It shows the bond that Legatees have with each other.Colour photo x 10 from a Comradeship committee photo album.Handwriting on the photo album page said "Anzac night 1977"anzac day, comradeship -
Geelong RSL Sub Branch
Book, Parliament of Victoria, Scrutiny of Acts and Regulations Committee, ANZAC Parliamentary Review of ANZAC Day Laws, October 2002
The Report recognizes a broad community acceptance that ANZAC Day is a solemn occasion of remembrance for the gallantry and sacrifices of Australians in wars and peace keeping effortsThis book is significant because it provides legislative guidance for the commemoration of ANZAC Day Medium size soft cover book with white background and two rows of medals featured on the front. Title in bold red writing. Back cover plain white with parliamentary logoanzac, parliament, victoria, commemoration, leglislation, world war 1, review, scrutiny of acts and regulations committee -
Melbourne Legacy
Photograph, Anzac Day 1973, 1973
00391.1 Photograph of a group of men, led by President Geoff Handbury, marching behind a Legacy Banner nearing the corner of Swanston St and Flinders Lane, Melbourne en route to the Shrine of Remembrance for ANZAC Day 1973. 1973 was the Golden Jubilee Year when Legacy celebrated their 50th anniversary. It appears they needed approval from the RSL to march on Anzac Day. 00391.2 Photo of part of the group of men marching. 00391.3 Photo of part of the group of men marching closer up. 00391.2 and 00391.3 came from a Legacy envelope marked "P1" in red pen, with assorted photos of major events such as 1973 Federal Conference, 1983 Morwell, 1973 Legacy march Anzac Day, 50 year celebration inclusion in Anzac Day March, with authority of RSL (some are items 00440 to 00442).A record of Legacy marching in an ANZAC Day parade on the 50th anniversary of Legacy.Black and white photo x 3 of Legatees marching along St Kilda Road.Handwritten 'Legacy Contingent Anzac Day 1973' in blue pen, 'The Legacy contingent at the 1973 Anzac Day March in Melbourne. The group of ex-servicemen is led by the Legacy President, Mr Geoff Handbury.' in black pen, stamped 'Property of Melbourne Legacy' in purple ink, on the first photo of the entire march. Handwritten 'ANZAC Day 25 April 1973' in blue pen on reverse of the close up photos.golden jubilee, anzac day, march, 50th anniversary -
Melbourne Legacy
Document - Speech, ANZAC Commemoration Ceremony for Students
A copy of an Anzac Day Address at the Anzac Commemoration Ceremony for Students, the year is unknown but it is presumably the address given by the President of Legacy. It seems to be one of the earlier ceremonies. It was stored with documents about the building of the Shrine and another speech from the 1939 service. The presenter had probably served in World War 1 so was very close to the events he was talking about. The ceremony provides a valuable opportunity for students to gain an appreciation of the Anzac spirit, the significance of the Shrine and the meaning of Anzac Day. The ceremony is usually attended by representatives from schools throughout the state and the Governor of Victoria. The text says: 'We have gathered here too commemorate the historic landing on the Gallipoli Peninsula of the Australian and New Zealand troops on the 25th of April 1915 - the day that has come to be universally known as Anzac Day. . . I expect most of you know how the word 'Anzac' came into being. How General Birdwood and his officers took the first letters of the words Australian and New Zealand Army Corps and formed them into the code word "Anzac". They did not expect it would become the famous name by which the men fighting under them would become known. But it did, and Anzac Day has become Australia's greatest national day because on that day Australia's manhood was put to its first great test. You see up to that that time, the world knew very little about us. We had not, thank God, ever had to fight for the existence of our Nationhood and everything we hold most dear. Everyone wondered how our men would compare with the men of other nations when a real crises arose. . . . You have been told there thrilling story of Anzac Day. Of the landing at dawn on that terrible coast: the hand to hand fighting that went on continuously all that day and through the days and nights that followed. How the Anzacs - outnumbered, exhausted and tortured by thirst held on, and how during the terrible nine months that ensued all the efforts of a brave enemy to dislodge them failed. Such was their gallantry that a British Officer described the Australian soldier as "The bravest thing God ever made". What a wonderful tribute that was; and how proud we should be of the men who earned it. . . . These men carried on all the traditions of the Anzacs and made a wonderful name for Australia and New Zealand in France, in Belgium, in Egypt and Palestine and in all the theatres of war in which they served. And this great Shrine was build by the people of Victoria, not in any boastful sense of Victory, not in any attempt to glorify war - which is a horrible, dreadful thing, but in memory of those thousands of Victorian sailors and soldiers who so loved their country that they laid down their lives in her service. . . All of them were brave, but do not think that a soldier who is brave need alway be a great warrior. I hope when you have passed through the Shrine you will go and see a little bronze statue near the road yonder. A statue of a man leading a donkey which carries a wounded comrade. You will see the soldier leading the donkey carries no weapons. Yet he was a hero indeed, for he saved the lives of scores of his comrades at Anzac by carrying wounded from the battle to safety and the hospital. And in the end he too gave his life for his friends. . . Let us all try to help each other in peace as they did in war. Instead of divisions, let us have unity. If we think of no one but ourselves we shall not achieve anything nor shall we deserve to. Let those of you who are strong help those who are not so strong - all through life - like John Simpson, the man with the donkey did. Be proud of your country and do nothing to dishonour it. If you get an order from one in authority, obey it, even if you do not understand it.A good solider always obeys his orders. If he did not, he may bring disaster and cause harm to his fellow soldiers. Remember that those thousands of men died so that we could still live here in freedom. A country is judged by its citizens. Let us be worthy of those great citizens who have left us the legacy of their fame and devotion to duty. And when you file through the Shrine and look down on the Rock of Remembrance, read the inscription on it, "Greater Love Hath No Man", remember those wonderful words written in the greatest book in the world nearly two thousand years ago, "Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friend."A record of a ceremony at the Shrine for school students. The text of the speech is significant in that it was written by a man who had served in World War 1 and knew first hand what it meant to be part of the first Anzacs. White quarto paper x 4 pages with black type of a speech at one of the Annual Anzac Commemoration Service for Students.Handwritten in blue pen 'Shrine, Children's Service'anzac commemoration for students, wreath laying ceremony, speech -
St Kilda Historical Society
Ephemera - Special event program, Civic Anzac Commemoration, 1939
Program for a civic ANZAC commemoration, presented by the City of St Kilda, at St Kilda Town Hall on 23 April 1939.Grey coloured card and single sheet of white paper folded, stapled together and printed in blue.anzac, anzac day, city of st kilda -
St Kilda Historical Society
Ephemera - Special event program, Civic Anzac Commemoration, 1954
Program for a civic ANZAC commemoration, presented by the City of St Kilda, at St Kilda Town Hall on 25 April 1954.Grey coloured card and single sheet of white paper folded, stapled together and printed in blue.anzac, anzac day, city of st kilda -
St Kilda Historical Society
Ephemera - Special event program, Civic Anzac Commemoration, 1953
Program for a civic ANZAC commemoration, presented by the City of St Kilda, at St Kilda Town Hall on 19 April 1953.Grey coloured card and single sheet of white paper folded, stapled together and printed in blue.anzac, anzac day, city of st kilda -
St Kilda Historical Society
Ephemera - Special event program, Civic Anzac Commemoration, 1952
Program for a civic ANZAC commemoration, presented by the City of St Kilda, at St Kilda Town Hall on 20 April 1952.Grey coloured card and single sheet of white paper folded, stapled together and printed in blue.anzac, anzac day, city of st kilda -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Medals, Stokes & Son, Anzac Day 1918, 1918
These medals were produced for Anzac Day 1918 by the Education Department of Victoria and made by the Melbourne firm, Stokes and Son. They were issued to Victorian school children and also sold to aid the war effort. These medals have no particular local provenance but are retained for display purposes..1 A silver-coloured metal medal with an image of an A.I F. soldier and printed words on the obverse side and a banner and decorative leaves and printed words on the reverse side. The medal has a metal circular piece at the top for attachment to a ribbon or cord. .2 as above except that the medal is bronze-coloured. EDV Gallipoli France Palestine Anzac Day 1918 Honor to the AIF S & S world war one, history of warrnambool, anzac day -
St Kilda Historical Society
Ephemera - Program, Anzac Remembrance, Civic Memorial Service, 1930
Program (4 pages) of St Kilda Civic ANZAC Memorial Service held in St Kilda Town Hall on 27 April 1930.Black and white photocopy of original 1930 programanzac, anzac day, city of st kilda -
Otway Districts Historical Society
Film - DVD, ANZAC Day 2007 Beech Forest, 25 April 2007
Home made video of the 2007 ANZAC Day Service at Beech Forestanzac, anzac day, beech forest, otway -
Melbourne Legacy
Photograph - Photo, Anzac Cove Gallipoli
A photo of Anzac Cove taken from a high vantage point. The white tents in the foreground appear to be medical aid tents. A small tent is labelled YMCA in black texta. Was with 11 other photos of World War One that had been mounted on board for display at Legacy House at some stage. When they were taken off display they were put in the archive cabinets. The founding legatees all served in World War One so these photos would have been of significant places for them. (see 01888 to 01899)Photos from World War One that would have been significant to the founding legatees.Black and white photo of medical tents, YMCA and landing pier at Anzac Cove.gallipoli, world war one, tents, tent hospital, ymca -
Victorian Interpretive Projects Inc.
Photograph - colour, Clare Kathleen Gervasoni, ANZAC Centenary Eve Massed Fire Brigades Torch Light Procession, 2015, 24/04/2015
2015 marks the centenary of the ANZAC landing at Gallipoli.A series of photographs of the torchlight procession which included around ten fire brigades from around Creswick, including Ballarat, Ballarat City, Creswick, Buninyong, and Daylesford fire brigades. The procession was held on the eve of the centenary of the ANZAC landing at Gallipoli. anzac centenary, gallipoli centenary, creswick, fire brigade, creswick fire brigade, daylesford fire brigade, ballarat fire brigade, ballarat city fire brigade, buninyong fire brigade, torchlight possession -
Bendigo Military Museum
Book - WW1 BOOK, Hamlyn, The Tragedy & Glory of Gallipoli, Anzac & Empire, 1990
Pale blue, hard cover covered in buckram. The Tragedy & Glory of Gallipoli, Anzac & Empire, 318 pages. Dust jacket - background photograph of Gallipoli Peninsula superimposed photographs of soldiers - commanders. Illustrated with black & white photographs.books-military-history, photography-photographs, anzac, empire -
Federation University Historical Collection
Newspaper Supplement, The Sun ANZAC Anniversary Souvenir, 22 April 1990, 22/04/2015
25 April 1915 is the date that the ANZAC troops landed at Gallipoli during World War One. After that year it has been commemorated as ANZAC Day.28 pages newspaper supplement relating to the 75th anniversary of the Gallipoli landing by the ANZACs during World War One. The supplement includes: List of 8100 ANZAC heroes who died at Gallipoli (pp 9-20), Keith Murdoch and his Gallipoli letter; Diary of Gallipoli Digger Apear Leslie de Vine, ceasefire for burial; Turkish soldiers; Simpson and his Donkey; Albert Henry Gayden's diary; Gallipoli nurses; Burial for a Lost Digger; Chunuk; Names of those who went to Gallipoli for the 70th anniversary An article by Geoffrey Blainey is headed 'A day not of death, but birth'. He states that Able Seaman Williams is the first Australian to be killed in action in the 1914-1918 war.james monro, john laffin, ian hamilton, keith murdoch, andrew fisher, ross bastiaan, albert jacka, leonard keysor, wiliam symons, alexander burton, william dunstan, frederick tubb, john hamilton, alfred shout, hugp throssell, albert gayden, ella tucker, bill cooper, jim douglas, walter parker, bob ponsford, tom meagher, claude franhauser, roy kyle, edmund thompson, jim kibble, robert barclay, roy longmore, jim lees, george fullerton, tom neal, stanley quinn, world war one, gallipoli -
Bendigo Military Museum
Postcard - POSTCARDS WW1, C1914 - 1919
1. He wrote about his trip with 'The Mastlot', last line is regards to Andy, Tom, Tom and the Barndows from Herb. 3. He wrote about the expected battle, had enough time in Egypt.1. Postcard photo of SS Horoata - troopship of 1st AIF. B & W print on the rear is a message to Dear Bill, dated 23 October 1914 from near Albany. 2. Postcard B & W photo of troops on beach at ANZAC cove, the rear side is blank. 3. Colourised photo of dhows on the Nile. Marked 99 Cairo. Scene on the Nile near Cairo. There is a letter written on rear from Herb.ww1, anzac, egypt -
Melbourne Legacy
Photograph, Ron Austin WW 1 Veteran on Anzac Day 1997, 1997?
Colour photos of an Anzac Day march with Legatee Ron Austin in a jeep. More photos from the march include Jeff Kennett, Bruce Ruxton, John Brumby, and Peter Costello who appear to be the distinguished guests. It is likely to be Anzac Day 1997. The article in The Answer in May 1993 says: The ever-smiling L/ Ron Austin is an inspiration for all. Ron has the distinction of being the youngest surviving Melbourne Legatee to have served in WW1. He joined over 300 Legatees to march as part of the Legacy contingent to mark Legacy's 70th anniversary, and he marched again for a a few blocks as he joined members of his wireless unit to catch up with old friends. Ron was just 14 and a half when he joined the R.A.N. in 1917 as a Boy Seaman. He served for 10 years, resumed civilian life, then in 1931 joined the RAAF Telecommunications. WWII kept him busy! In 1949 he became Assistant Air Attache in Washington, D.C. Ron retired from the Service in 1955 as Wing Commander. It comes as no surprise that Ron was awarded an O.B.E. for his tireless devotion to duty and you might sense Ron has been a tireless member of Legacy too." Plus a note in the Answer in 1997 after Ron passed away aged 94.A record of Legatee Austin being one of the last surviving World War 1 veterans and him attending Anzac Day in the 1990s.Colour photo x 3 of an Anzac Day march with WW1 veteran Ron Austin in a jeep.ron austin, jeep, anzac day, march -
Melbourne Legacy
Document - Speech, Anzac Day speech by Legatee Bert Davis, 2005
A copy of a speech given by Legatee Bert Davis at Glenburn Hall on Anzac Day 2005. It tells the story of his grandfather Lieutenant William Edwin Davis who served in the Boer War and then was killed on Gallipoli. Also William's son, who also enlisted in the first World War in France and married a Welsh nurse and returned to Australia and were Bert's parents. There was also a story of William's widow Mrs Maud Davis who was involved with the War Widows Guild and was one to the ladies approached by the founding Legatees when they wanted to established Boys Classes in the 1920s. Donated by Legatee Bert Davis' daughters.An excellent record of important people in Legacy's history.White A4 printed copy of a speech given by Legatee Bert Davis on Anzac Day 2005.anzac day, bert davis, speech -
Melbourne Legacy
Magazine, ANZAC Memorial Day 25th April 1919, 1919
A commemorative magazine published by R.S.S.I.L.A. for Anzac Day 1919. It contains black and white photos from World War 1. Was with other World War 1 memorabilia that has come from Private John Basil McLean, 2nd Reinforcements, 37th Battalion, A.I.F. J.B. McLean (Service No. 13824) was from near Maffra, Victoria and enlisted on 22 January 1916. He embarked on 16 December 1916 for Europe. His full war record is available from AWM. He spent time with the Australian Field Artillery (Pack Section). At the end of the war he worked for a year at the A.I.F. Headquarters in London before returning to Australia on the 'Ceramic', arriving Portsea in 1920.A record of a publication made to commemorate World War 1.A publication to commemorate ANZAC Day in 1919, a colour printed cover with a wrap around tissue protective cover.world war one, souvenir -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Memorabilia, ANZAC To Adelaide 7RAR 50th Reunion 2015, 2015 (Approximate)
A Mouse pad with three columns of texts; image of two soldiers culpture in the middle and a crimson ribbon text "ANZAC to Adelaide 7 RAR 50th Reunion 2015" on the top and "Proudly sponsored by Defence Hhealth" at the bottom. The first column reads: In the Days of our youth, they hardly knew our name, We were young Australians, The public cried our shame. Galvanised to a bond, Like out fathers before, We followed the ANZACS, Into the fray of war. Time has been the jury, the ledger is now clean, Truth walks proudly inside, The places we have been. The years erode the lies, And sweep away the pain, Pride lives in our nation, and so we march again. Sit my fried on comfort, Enjoy a well-earned rest, Let time tel our story, We were the very best. And just quietly ponder, As you go 'bout your day, The names not here with us, We lost along the way. by Victor Winston Dale. In the other two coloums lists the names of those who lost their lives.ANZAC to Adelaide 7RAR 50th Reunion 2015, Proudly sponsored by Defence Health7 rar, mouse pad, reunion -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Administrative record - Depot Table Sheet or Block, The Met, "Kew - Anzac Day", Apr. 1984
Depot table sheet or block - roneo or spirit duplicated, printed on card - for Anzac Day 25-4-1984, Kew Depot - shows the various runs and crew tables for the day, has an index and notes. Two copies held.trams, tramways, table cards, kew depot, drivers, anzac -
4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment Unit History Room
Information Pack, State Government, Victoria, ANZAC 2014-2018 Centenary Commemoration, 2014
An information pack incorporating: Messages from Victorian Premier, Minister for Veterans, and, Chair of Victorian ANZAC Centenary Committee Replica 1919 Children's Peace Medal Booklet - Victoria's World War 1 Legacy - Recipients of the Victoria Cross, Booklet - Community Resources Guide, Booklet - World War 1 History - Victoria's Story anzac, centenary, world war 1, victoria -
Melbourne Legacy
Medal, Anzac Commemorative Medal, 1967
The notepaper says: "In commemoration of the heroic deeds of the men of ANZAC at GALLIPOLI in 1915 and in recognition of the great debt owed by all Australians. With the compliments of the Government of the Commonwealth of Australia." It was given to Legatee Gordon Beith. His son and daughter presented it to Legacy. The Anzac Commemorative Medallion was instituted 1967. It was awarded to surviving members of the Australian forces who served on the Gallipoli Peninsula, or in direct support of the operations from close off shore, at any time during the period from the first Anzac Day in April 1915 to the date of final evacuation in January 1916. (taken from defence.gov.au)Shows the recognition by the Australian Government of the servicemen who served at Gallipoli.ANZAC Commemorative Medallion in brown leather case. Bronze medallion with depiction of Simpson and his donkey carrying a wounded soldier, in a circle with the date 1915. The circle is topped by a crown. It is bordered on the lower half by a laurel wreath above the word ANZAC. The reverse shows a map in relief of Australia and New Zealand superimposed by the Southern Cross. The lower half is bordered by New Zealand fern leaves. The name and initials of the recipient, G. Beith, is engraved on the reverse the engraved name. The presentation case is dark brown leather like outside, with maroon silk lining, and maroon velour cushion for the medalion to rest in. Inside is a printed note on Commonwealth of Australia white notepaper. Accompanying it is a block of wood with inscription of it's donation to Legacy.'G. Beith' engraved on the reverse.gallipoli, medallion, world war one -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Poster - Poster, Information Board, ANZAC Battalion
Fourteen seperate companies from 1967 - 1971. Listing 2 RAR NZ (ANZAC), 4 RAR NZ (ANZAC), 6 RAR NZ (ANZAC), 2 RAR NZ (ANZAC). framed 1st March 1967anzac battalion -
St Kilda Historical Society
Ephemera - Special event program, Civic Anzac Commemoration, 1955
Program for a civic ANZAC commemoration, presented by the City of St Kilda, at St Kilda Town Hall on 24 April 1955.Grey coloured card and single sheet of white paper folded, stapled together and printed in blue.anzac, anzac day, city of st kilda, lt gen sir horace robertson, film - jungle patrol, film - the queen's colours -
Melbourne Legacy
Photograph, Anzac commemoration for students 1987, 1987
A Legacy ceremony at the Shrine of Remembrance in April 1987. It was one of the annual "Anzac Commemoration Ceremony for Students" events, usually held just prior to ANZAC Day. The ceremony provides a valuable opportunity for students to gain an appreciation of the Anzac spirit, the significance of the Shrine and the meaning of Anzac Day. The photo shows a pair of junior Legatees, Kathleen McGrath and Greg Sallee, laying a wreath. A record of a ceremony at the Shrine.Colour photo of two youths laying a wreath and paper label.Hand writing on back of photo in blue ink "Junior Legatees at School Children's ANZAC Commemoration Ceremony, April 1987 (photo by Tiger Lyon) PIC 1." Label says "Junior Legatees Kathleen McGrath and Greg Sallee (children of deceased Vietnam Veterans) laid a wreath at the Eternal Flame."anzac commemoration for students, wreath laying ceremony -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Photograph - Photograph, Sepia, Cruiser HMAS Australia - Destroyers: Anzac, Success and Swordsman, 1928
In 1919, Anzac, along with five S class destroyers, Tattoo, Swordsman, Success, Stalwart and Tasmania, was gifted to the RAN by the British Government. Photograph with white border depicting military ships berthed in a port; photograph glued in album.hmas australia, destroyers, fan album, cruisers, anzac, swordsman -
Melbourne Legacy
Document - Speech, Copy of address to schools at ANZAC Eve Commemoration at Shrine of Remembrance in 1939 by Legatee President Eric Russell, 1939
A copy of an Anzac Day Address at the Anzac Commemoration Ceremony for Students in 1939, given by the Eric Russell, President of Legacy. It was stored with documents about the building of the Shrine and another speech from a students' service. Legatee Russell had served in World War 1 so was very close to the events he was talking about. The ceremony provides a valuable opportunity for students to gain an appreciation of the Anzac spirit, the significance of the Shrine and the meaning of Anzac Day. The ceremony is usually attended by representatives from schools throughout the state and the Governor of Victoria. The text says: 'Over twenty years have passed since the events that we are commemorating today took place. As time goes on, our memory of incidents grows dimmer, but our understanding of the whole war and of the tremendous efforts that were made at Gallipoli grows clearer. Particularly do we realise, when we look back, that Australia grew to be a nation during those years of anxiety and endeavour, of which Gallipoli was for us the beginning. . . . "A record of a ceremony at the Shrine for school students. The text of the speech is significant in that it was written by a man who had served in World War 1 and knew first hand what it meant to be part of the first Anzacs. Text of a speech at the Annual Anzac Commemoration Service for Students in 1939, typed on foolscap size paper in black ink as well as the original palm cards that were typed on smaller squares of buff colour card. Plus two notes from Legatee Frank Doolan who gave the speech to the Archives committee.anzac commemoration for students, wreath laying ceremony, speech, gallipoli -
Melbourne Legacy
Photograph, Anzac Day 1993, 1993
This photo is of a group of Melbourne Legacy, Legatees proudly marching down St Kilda Road towards the Shrine of Remembrance in group formation on ANZAC Day in 1993 behind a banner marking the Diamond Jubilee of Melbourne Legacy Clubs formation 1923 - 1993. Plus an article in the Answer reporting on the day. Proof sheet of the day is at 00754 and other photos at 00755 and 00756.A record of a Anzac Day march to commemorate the 70th Anniversary. The legatees chose to march together under the Legacy banner rather than with their comrades from their respective battalions. Black and white photo of Legatees marching in 1993 ANZAC Day, Melbourne. Melbourne Legacy, President John Stevenson leads the group in front of a banner marking Legacy Diamond Jubilee 1923 - 1993.70th anniversary, anzac day, diamond jubilee, answer