Harpoon wooden handle, known as a Hand Lance or Killing Iron. Used to kill the whale after it was harpooned. Spliced piece of rope wound around spear head. Handle is tapered at throwing end and where handle joins metal spear.flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, whaling, harpoon, fishing industry

8/13 Victorian Mounted Rifles traditionally provided catafalque parties and sentries to Anzac Day Services throughout the Regimental district. The 8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles was raised as a regiment of the Royal Australian Armoured Corps on 1 May 1948 with Headquarters in Melbourne and squadrons in Sale, Benalla/Wangaratta and Albury. In 1955 Regimental Headquarters moved to Wangaratta and a second squadron was located at Albury. The Sale squadron transferred to 4th/19th Prince of Wales’s Light Horse. In 1977 8/13 VMR Regiment was reduced to an independent squadron A Squadron 8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles and in 1991 was linked with 4th/19th Prince of Wales’s Light Horse forming the VMR Squadron of that regiment.Black and white photograph of Catafalque Party moving into position at Benalla Anzac Day Service, 1986. Guard Commander: Corporal G. Jason; leading guard : Lance Corporal Grant, Trooper Ken Lazarus; fourth member Trooper Lynch.catafalque, vmr, grant, lazarus, jason

In this exercise A Squadron 8/13 VMR operated under command 2nd Cavalry RegimentColour photograph of soldier standing beside M113 Armoured Command Vehicle ( ACV ) during 8/13 Victorian Mounted Rifles annual exercise in Ivanhoe NSW area, 1980. Lance Corporal Alister Barrie was a member of Squadron Headquarters Troop. military, vehicle, training, soldier, camouflage

Light purple page with a black printed border advertising a Polka party with the Purple People Polka Band. Guest callers Peter Ellis, Tony Jowett, Graeme Murray, Margaret & Bill Winnett, John Garden, Lance Green and Daryl Powell.entertainment, dance, purple people polka band, peter ellis collection, purple people polka band, peter ellis, tony jowett, graeme murray, margaret & bill winnett, john garden, lance green, daryl powell, trocadero

This article was handmade by Amelia Frances Selwyn probably in England after she married Lance Mallett in London. Amelia was the mother of Brenda Murray, dedicated community worker and local government councillor. Brenda was awarded the Order of Australia Medal (OAM) for services to the community. Amelia Mallett was an early Croajingalong resident and she and Lance are buried in the Orbost Cemetery.This item is an example of a handcrafted item and reflects the needlework skills of women in thefirst half of the 20th century.A handmade black lacy bolero. It has beadwork along the edges and fastens with an ornate black clasp.bolero costume-women handcraft clothing

LANCE CORPORAL GEORGE EDDY, NO 3032, 57th Battalion, Killed in action in France, 2 April 1917.Memorabilia - Framed story of a soldier in colour using memorabilia of a soldier and his life. Printed on paper. Frame - black extruded plastic, glass front, cardboard backing.GEORGE EDDYframed item, anzacs, eaglehawk

Lance Glasby was a member of the Shire of Eltham Historical Society who made dioramas: this is an example of his work.Colour photograph1970, diorama, lance glasby, transport

Lance Glasby was a member of the Shire of Eltham Historical Society who made dioramas: this is an example of his work.Colour photograph1970, diorama, lance glasby, transport

Lance Glasby was a member of the Shire of Eltham Historical Society who made dioramas: this is an example of his work.Colour photograph1970, diorama, lance glasby, transport

Lance Glasby was a member of the Shire of Eltham Historical Society who made dioramas: this is an example of his work.Colour photograph1970, diorama, lance glasby, transport

John Joseph LOWERY No 1926. KIA. Refer 3060 for his service history details, also 2564P.Sepia photo of a soldier in uniform with 3 Sergeant stripes & holding a riding crop. Photo is pasted to cardboard & glued to a piece of white painted MDF.Printed top: Lance Sgt J.J.LOWERY 22ND BATTALION Printed at bottom: KILLED IN ACTION 2nd OCT 1917 BROODSEINDE RIDGE ANZACphotograph, ww1, portrait soldier

Certificate of appreciation presented to Corporal William Charles Clark for his service in Second World War presented by the Shire of Beechworth on 18 June 1946This certificate was presented to Corporal William Charles Clark VX34546 by the President, Councillors and Ratepayers of the Shire of Beechworth on 18 June 1946. All soldiers of Beechworth who served in World War II were presented with these cedrtifcateGrey Wooden framed, glass fronted Certificate. On the reverse is a self adhesive label with hand written note, "Property of W.C.Clark / VX34546 / Lent by Grandson / Lance Richard Flynn / Feb 2009certiciate, framed certificate

Book with photograph on front cover of Jesus and his disciples in the sea of Galilee.fictionTells various stories of the wonderful works of Jesus.jesus christ, books, children's books

In 1965, B Squadron 8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles was drawn from Wangaratta and Benalla.Collection of photographs showing an armoured regiment of the Citizen Forces in the 1960s as it transitioned from wheeled armoured vehicles to tanks to M113 armoured personal carriers.Black and white photograph of eight soldoers from Benalla Troop 8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles photographed at Benalla Rifle Range c.1971." Left Front: Les Firth, Lt. Jackel, Bernie Ginivan, Rear: Laurie Green, Peter Sholders, Lance Gawley, Neville Grant. "jackel, benalla, 8/13 vmr

PHOTOGRAPH OF CAPTAIN GEORGE POLLINGTON MM MC GIVEN TO CLUNES MUSEUM BY GEORGE LANCE 26/06/1993SEPIA PHOTOGRAPH OF CAPTAIN GEORGE POLLINGTON MC MM ALONG WITH A NOTICE OF DEATH FROM NEWSPAPER local history, photography, photographs, military

Edward francis Camm was born in 1904 at Dargo Victoria. Lance corporal who enlisted on 14 July, 1940. 1 green and 1 brown dog tags on leather strap VX44154 Camm EFedward camm, wwii, dogs tags

Document. Rams Horn Company Accounts. Page headed, Rams Horn Co., Outstanding Accounts as per last meeting. Names mentioned include W. E. Brown, Stilwell, McGowan, Purves, Tinkler, Agnew, Lance, Hyde, Harritable. Appears to be signed by A. Allison.cottage, miners, rams horn company, w> e> brown, stilwell, mcgowan, purves, tinkler, agnew, lance, hyde, harritable, a. allison.

Photograph of Lance Sergeant Leonard Francis MULDOON VX10046 born 14 July 1909 Condoblin NSW. Enlisted at South Melbourne.Black and white photograph of soldier standing in front of house.ww2, leonard francis muldoon, army

Presented to Lance Corporal Rahman, on deployment to East Timor April-October 2000 from collection at Mitcham R.S.L. Sub BranchDark grey cardboard box containing: .2 wet ones, .3 schick ultra plus shaver blades pack, .4 Mitcham deodorant pack,.5, .6 Johnson's cotton buds, .7 & .8 shaving soap stick, .9 Colgate tooth brush, .10 Colgate total toothpaste, .11 & .12 Palmolive soap, .13 & .14 Cashmere Bouquet soap, .15 Green plastic nail brush, .16 black plastic comb, .17 shaving brush, .18 lip balm, .19 Colgate dental ribbon, .20 chrome nail clippers, .21 White small towel.Defence personal items packDefence personal items pack. Male NSN 8465 66 145 6306personal effects, travel goods, uniforms, army, personal effects-toilet requisites, shaving

From the home of Mrs. Nell Sebire, 2nd wife of Thomas Sebire. On loan from Lance Sebire. Son of Nell and Thomas.Aladdin Lamp - White china shade with leaf design and plain glass edging. Clear glass lamp chimney. Metal fuel container, and wick assembly. Has stamped base.Metal base - "Juno Lamp made in USA" stamped. Fuel cap has "Miller" inscribed. Wick has logo and "Made in USA" stamped on it. kerosene lamps

Wooden BaseLancing & Sompting, Sussex. The Royal British Legion. Service not Self. From Albert David Horne, Cardiff, R.N.A.S. branch chairman. Written on rear.

A blue cloth covered book with the title Robin of Pliny House: A School Story and the author H.E. Waterhouse printed in black lettering at the front top. There are black and white illustrations throughout.fictionA children's fiction book about a boy named Robin whose special needs force him into some tough decisions. It has black and white colour plates throughout.children's books, fiction

A red cloth hardcover book The Two J.G's - A story for Boys by A.M. Irvine with a black outline of a boy reading at the top of the front cover. The spine has the title, author and publisher in black lettering. The frontispiece has a black and white illustration of a man and boy rescuing a boy from a river. 96p.fictionA story about two teenager boys who swap identities to fool a long term older man who has kindly offered to take them in to his care to tutor them due to the boys' family and behaviour problems. fiction boys, family life, friendship stories

Western plains of southern New South Wales provided good training areas for a unit practicing reconnaissance tasks.Colour photograph of four 8/13 Victorian Mounted Rifles soldiers on an M113 Light Reconnaissance Vehicle ( LRV ) during Annual exercise at Balranald NSW. From left: Lance Corporal lM. Roberts, Captain T. Fraser, Lieutenant T. Goode and Trooper Bone.

In 1988, as part of a Defence of Mainland Australian policy, defence of facilities of strategic importance in northern Australia were allocated to Army Reserve units. ‘A’ Squadron was allocated the defence of Tindal Air Force base located 15 KM outside Katherine in Northern Territory. Consequently the Squadron deployed on Exercise ‘Northern Explorer’ to gain first-hand knowledge of operating conditions for mounted and dismounted patrolling in the area.Lance Corporal R. Van De Velde, ' A ' Squadron 8/13 VMR during Exercise ' Northern Explorer' September 1988. LCpl Van De Velde has a collection of Pandamus Palm nut prematurely ripened by fire near King River Northern Territory.

Colour photograph of two soldiers of A Squadron 8/13 VMR during Exercise ' Northern Explorer ' Trooper Pratt and Lance Corporal Van De Velde demonstrate how the F2 Radio set could be carried. In addition the men would have webbing, pack and rifle to carry.