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Postcard - POSTCARD FROM FRANCE WW1 SHOWING RED CROSS NURSE
postcard from France WW1 showing photo of Red Cross Nurse , soldiers and cannons / painted / coloured printed in Paris pencil message to Dolly from North France / good condition for agepostcard, photograph, world war 1, photo of red cross nurse , soldiers and cannons ww1 -
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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 -
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Document - ARTICLE TITLED ''MACKAY, OF BENDIGO: A REQUIEM FOR AN ANZAC'' (MAJOR MURDOCH MACKAY)
Article (8 pages) titled ''Mackay, of Bendigo - a requiem for an Anzac'' (Major Murdoch Mackay) by J G Harrison. Life story of Mackay who died at Pozieres, France in WW1. Contains extracts from letters from the front by Mackay. Mackay was articled (1911) to Messrs Cohen, Kirby and Woodward of Bendigo. Joined Citizens Forces in 1911 - rose to rank of Lieutenant. Further military details.J.G. Harrisonperson, individual, major murdoch mackay -
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Document - THE 38TH BATTALION-BENDIGO AND DISTRICT
Framed photograph of some of the officers of the 38th Battalion A.I.F taken at Allo(u)nville France during World War 1, topped with a Battalion badge plus some names and relevant information. Framed with a thin black metal frame & under glass, paper sticker on back with names of men in photograph, reading, prepared by Richard Hogg, nephew of Lieut. Hugh McColl, and presented to Bendigo Historical Society 1980. Reformatted 1999.organization, military, 38th battalion, military, ww1, 38th battalion -
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Newspaper - ANZAC COLLECTION: HERALD SUN INSERT WORLD WAR 1 CENTENARY EXHIBITION
Newspaper article 'Herald Sun' : On front : The war that changed the world, the WW1 Centenary Exhibition. Two page spread from Herald Sun showing aspects of World War 1, a. Time line along bottom of pages showing stages/campaigns of WW1. Archduke Franz Ferdinand, first gun, Gallipoli campaign, jacket of Robert Tuckerman, German machine gun. side b. Shows different aspects of the War, why in 1914, machines of war, air force, shock, trench warfare, war's end, posters, Lord Kitchener, enrol at once, U.Boats, peace conference.Herald Sunnewspaper, sun news -pictorial, anzac centenary -
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Photograph - ELAINE SWANSON COLLECTION: ANZAC DAWN SERVICE 2015 RSL BENDIGO
Field of white crosses beside Bendigo RSL, placed on Anzac Eve 2015, to commemorate the soldiers who lost their lives in WW1. Rosalind Park in background. Sandhurst Club building behind trees.bendigo, institutions, rsl bendigo, anzac, bendigo, rsl -
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Photograph - ELAINE SWANSON COLLECTION: ANZAC DAWN SERVICE 2015 RSL BENDIGO
Field of white crosses beside Bendigo RSL, placed to commemorate the soldiers who lost their lives during WW1. Crosses were placed in the lawn by descendants ( if possible ) of those killed. Ceremony occurred on Anzac Eve 2015. RSL Memorial Hall on right hand side of image, Rosalind Park and Bendigo Creek in background.bendigo, institutions, rsl bendigo -
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Photograph - ELAINE SWANSON COLLECTION: ANZAC DAWN SERVICE 2015 RSL BENDIGO
Close-up of poppy banner, showing detail of hundreds of poppies sewn onto backing. In middle of banner, white cross of white poppies to commemorate the WW1 nurses. Dragon City Marshals person on Left Hand side of image, two men visible on Right Hand side.Elaine Swansonbendigo, institutions, rsl bendigo, bendigo rsl, anzac -
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Document - WORLD WAR 1 CENTENARY COIN BROCHURE BRADFORD EXCHANGE
Advertising brochure from Bradford Exchange detailing commemorative coins produced for the Centenary of WW1.event, war, bradford exchange coin brochure, world war 1., coin, bradford exchange -
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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 -
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Document - MACQUARIE MINT BROCHURE
Advertising brochure from Macquarie Mint re 'The First World War Gold Collection' Brown and gold brochure, soldier on front blowing trumpet. Brochure details coins that have been struck to celebrate events during WW1.event, war, macquarie mint coin brochure, world war 1, macquarie mint -
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Document - ANZAC CENTENARY TRAM ADVERTISING BROCHURE
Advertising brochure for the Anzac Centenary Tram ' Stories from the Great War', brown coloured, red, white and gold fonts. 'hear the story of Bendigo as it was during WW1 while you trundle through the city aboard a refurbished 1914 Vintage 'Talking' Tram.event, war, centenary tram bendigo, tram, bendigo, anzac -
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Document - MANUSCRIPT: THE ''HISTORY OF OLD INGLEWOOD'' (NO ACTUAL TITLE)
Thirty paged manuscript re the ''History of old Inglewood'' (No actual title or stated author. The 'Preface' (last page) states that in 1961 the town would celebrate its centenary and, also, that it lost its official identity (amalgamation with the Shire of Korong). Comprises:Introduction; Aboriginal life and early history of interaction with settlers; Major Mitchell exploration in area (''Yarrayne'' as name given for the Loddon; Mt Korong - aboriginal ''Barrabungale''); Pioneers on the Loddon - land tenure (Order of Council 1847), ref to Simson (Donald Campbell; Hector Norman); Charlotte Plains (run); John Catto (of Loddon) and John Catto (of Berlin); William Allen; Alexander Moffat Allen; Mr Sellars; 1852 gold rush to Mt Korong (surface); 1859 discovery of gold at Inglewood ( A J Thompson, T Thompson, T Harvey); detail of gold mining in Inglewood; Borough of Inglewood (1863); growth of the town - hotels, banks, newspapers; 1863 fire in township; fire brigade at Inglewood; selection of land; the ''Land Convention''; the ''Duffy Act''; land selection; 'modern' developments in Inglewood(rail, gas); Jack Donaldson - runner 100 yds sprint title; armed services involvement of Inglewood (WW1 & WW2); government departments.inglewood, history, early history, lodden, mt korong, donald campbell, hector norman, inglewood fire brigade, duffy act, jack donaldson, alexander moffat, john catto, major mitchell, ww1, ww2. aboriginal life, order of council 1947. -
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Photograph - LONG GULLY HISTORY GROUP COLLECTION: ROSE OF AUSTRALIA HOTEL
Black and white copy of a photo of the Rose of Australia Hotel. The hotel is made of brick and has a bull nose veranda with iron lace between the top of the veranda poles. Above the veranda on the wall is painted the name A Thomas. Above this are three higher decorative pieces, the first one has Rose of, The second has Australia and the third has Hotel. Written under the photo is - Rose of Australia Hotel. Photo taken about 1906. Hotel rebuilt after original wooden structure was destroyed by fire. The Long Gully State School is in the Right Hand. the Thomas family in the photo are Left to Right:- 1. Syd Thomas (Killed in World War 1), 4. Alf Thomas (owner), 5. Claude Thomas, 6. Les Thomas, 7. Wal Thomas and 9. Will Thomas. By Courtesy of Alf Thomas.bendigo, history, long gully history group, the long gully history group - rose of australia hotel, long gully state school, syd thomas, ww1, a;f thomas, claude thomas, les thomas, wal thomas, will thomas -
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Newspaper - LONG GULLY HISTORY GROUP COLLECTION: ROWCLIFF THOMPSON
Newspaper cutting titled Farewell for a Bendigo digger. Article mentions Rowcliff Thompson who served with the AIF during World War 1. Mentioned is his life before and after the War, his interests, and his honors and awards. A photo is included in the article.bendigo, history, long gully history group, the long gully history group - rowcliff thompson, ww1, ron thompson, quarry hill primary school, meuerer and sons, 38th battalion, 10th brigade, 3rd division of the australian imperial force, passchendaele, school of mines, bendigo rowing club, ymca -
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Photograph - MALE PORTRAIT, c.1920
Black and white photograph of councillors and officers of Strathfieldsaye Shire early 1900's. Photo shows eleven adult males, five seated. Four visible watch chains, two floral buttonholes, brick walled building in background. Lapel badge on gent, back row, 2nd from left is similar to 1914 - 18 WW1 badge therefore photo is later. Inscriptions - on back: Stamp printed 'F Harrison, Photographer, 151? Lyttleton Terrace, Bendigo'. In blue ballpoint ink 'Strathfieldsaye Shire Council from Mrs Lowndes, McIvor Road. Inclusions: typed caption 'Councillors and officers of Strathfieldsaye Shire early in the twentieth century. If any reader can assist in identifying these men it would be appreciated. Photographed by F Harrison, Bendigo Historical Society. History of object: previous Acc. No. 'GP 42'F Harrisonperson, group, councillors strathfieldsaye -
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Book - BOMBS AND BANDAGES
More than Bombs and Bandages, Australian army nurses at work in WW1, hard cover with dustjacket, 344 pages published by Big Sky publishing with black and white photographs, with inscription and signature of author Kirsty Harris.Kirsty Harrisaustralia, military, nurses, australian army, ww1, nursing. -
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Photograph - PHOTO OF MABEL HOPKINSON & BILLIE THOMPSON, 1916 - 1918
Black & white photo of Billie Thompson in WW1 - AIF Uniform sitting on wooden crossed chair. Black & white photo of Mabel Hopkinson standing, dressed in long white wedding dress with long sleeves, dark hair with large white hat, necklace, holding bunch of flowers, white shoes. Glass in middle of photo with painting of little red robin bird, sitting on a tree branch of white flowers-blossom, with green leaves. Frame has green leaf branches with silver buds. Markings/Inscriptions: Picture frames & gold enamel enlargement & presentation frames a speciality. Picture Gallery. The Hall. Smith street. Collingwood. Near Stanley street. ( DU. RIEU & Co. TYP ) Deframed 2022.Made by L.H.Evans manufacturer of the celebrated lion brand.person, group, wedding portrait -
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Photograph - OLIVE PELL COLLECTION: NEWSPAPER CLIPPINGS, 1947 on photo
Newspaper clippings and a photograph. Death notices for THOMPSON, Edward (Ted) Colton, died 15/12/1988, formerly of Bendigo, husband of Queenie and a photo of Ted, dated 1947. Newspaper clippings of 'Chemistry Teacher dies', Mr Richard Gaston Walker, died 14/01/?? A chemistry instructor, 50 years of teaching, he was known world wide, during WW1, he was given an important post in England handling chemistry projects in the war effort. On his return to Australia, he became attached to the Bendigo Technical College,(known as the School of Mines) for more than 40 years. On file there is a Richard Gaston Walker died 1965, aged 72, Death Reg.No.1953). Newspaper photo of Richard's son, David G.Walker, Member of the Order of Australia in the Australia Day Honours List. Also newspaper cutting of Two student members of the Faraday Club gave a lecture at the School of Mines.person, group, olive pell collection. edward(ted) colton thompson. richard gaston walker. -
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Accessory - WW1 BADGES, 1915-1918
Collection in timber frame of 31 badges. Anzac Day. Wattle Day. Hospital Day. Various other badges. Markings: U1 601 Deframed and badges detached 2022.civic mementoes, plaques, badge collection -
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Book - EPSOM PRIMARY SCHOOL CENTENARY 1881-1981, 1981
Epsom Primary School Centenary 1881-1981. Photographs, illustrations and map. 80 pages. With Indexschool, centenary, epsom, education primary school centenary epsom history scholars teachers mothers' club honor roll 1914-1918 war township epsom salts, hotels, progress association, ww1, ww2, vineyards, palm trees, store, ascot park, local families, businesses, sports -
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Photograph - ELMA WINSLADE WELLS COLLECTION: PHOTO OF TROOPER L.F.W. SMITH, 1915
Photograph - black and white. Portrait of a young man in a WW1 uniform. Written on back, 'Trooper L.F. W.Smith, taken May 1915'. Information found. Service Number : 519 in the name of Lionel Francis Watson Smith, killed in action 5th Aug.1916, aged 29. His Unit : 2nd Australian Light Horse Machine Gun Squadron. Son of Harry and Adelaide Louisa Australia Smith of Wellington, NSW.The Crown Studio's Sydney.person, individual, ww1 soldier., trooper lionel f.w.smith. elma wells. -
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Photograph - MICHAEL KELLY : PORTRAIT, Circa 1900
The Kelly family lived at 'Norwood', 103 Wills St. Bendigo. Whole family buried together in Bendigo Cemetery. Michael Peter Kelly bd. 23.9.1929 MON H4. Margaret Jane Kelly wife of Michael Kelly died 25.8.1912. bd. 28.8.1912. Daughter Rita bd. 21.1.1898 Son Roy (Robert Dennis) Kelly died 22.9.1943 bd. 23.9.1943. Daughter Doris May Kelly bd. 19.1.1967 Daughter Madge Annie Kelly bd. 6.6.1963. No records found of a marriage for Roy, Doris or Madge. Michael P. Kelly was born in Galway, Ireland and died in 1929 aged 76. He had been in Victoria for 59 years. For 50 years he had been closely associated with Bendigo mining companies, and was a leading investor. He joined the Bendigo Stock Exchange in 1880, had been chairman of the exchange multiple times. Director of the Farmers & Citizens' Trustee Co. and of the Sandhurst Building Society. Refs: Obituary The Argus 24.9.1943. The Argus 23.9.1943 (obit. of Roy Kelly). National Archives WW1 enlistment records Robert Dennis Kelly Reg. No. 10874. TROVE Bendigonian 29.7.1915. Bendigo Advertiser 27 August 1912. Bendigo Advertiser 21.1.1898 and 22.5.1900. Bendigo Cemetery records.Photograph - black and white. Portrait of a man sitting on a chair, long bushy beard, receding hairline, wearing a watch chain, looks like a rectangle locket and a medallion both hanging from the chain. Wearing a ring on his left little finger. Written on the back of the photo, 'Michael Kelly, 103 Wills Street, Bendigo. Sharebroker'. See the book (in BHS Library) - Fighting for empire : an Irish doctor's adventures through imperial campaigns and two World Wars : the life and times of Thomas Bernard Kelly (1870-1949) - for family information and the life of Michael Kelly's younger brother. See Research field for further information on Michael Kelly.John Lay, Eaglehawkbusiness, stockbroker, kelly & allsop, photograph. michael kelly. sharebrokers - bendigo. stockbrokers - bendigo. sandhurst building society. farmers and citizens' trustee company. mining - bendigo. bendigo stock exchange. -
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Postcard - PORTRAIT SOLDIER IN UNIFORM, WW1
Postcard : sepia print of soldier in uniform. WW1. Embossed 'Bartlett Bros, Bendigo'Bartlett Bros, Bendigopostcard, photograph, ww1 soldier in uniform., postcard, photograph, portrait ww1 soldier in uniform. photographer - bartlett bros, bendigo. -
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Postcard - POSTCARD: BLACK AND WHITE PHOTO OF SOLDIER IN WW1 UNIFORM, 1914-18?
Postcard: black and white print of soldier in uniform. Written on back of divided card: ' Dear Joe, with kindest regard, from Clyde'photo, soldier, ww1, ww1, army, male soldier -
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Document - BHS RE-ENACTMENT COLLECTION: TELEGRAM
Brown telegram envelope, on the front: Urgent…..His Worship the Mayor Town Hall Bendigo. Inside a copy of a telegram: 7. Melbourne Collins Street East 6th. His Worship the Mayor Town Hall Bendigo. England has declared war stop await further advice stop God Save the King stop Secretary of the Premier.bendigo, history, centenary of ww1 -
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Document - BHS RE-ENACTMENT COLLECTION: AUGUST 6 1914-2014
Eight pages reproduction of the Bendigo Advertiser from 6 August,2014. The centenary of the day Bendigo woke to news of war. August 6, 1914-2014. A centenary of Greater Bendigo and Bendigo district RSl centenary of ANZAC initiative.bendigo, history, centenary of ww1 -
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Postcard - SWEENEY COLLECTION: WW1 POSTCARDS, 1918
WW1 Postcards Front depict a coloured embroidered patch 'God be with you till we meet again' Rear - Carte Postale - Post Card. Writing Wishing Dad a merry Xmas and Happy New Year from David 24/10/18postcard, photograph, world war 1 -
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Photograph - HARRIS COLLECTION: ROY KELLY, DORIS KELLY
The Kelly family lived at 'Norwood', 103 Wills St. Bendigo. Whole family buried together in Bendigo Cemetery. Michael Peter Kelly bd. 23.9.1929 MON H4. Margaret Jane Kelly wife of Michael Kelly died 25.8.1912. bd. 28.8.1912. Daughter Rita bd. 21.1.1898 Son Roy (Robert Dennis) Kelly died 22.9.1943 bd. 23.9.1943. Daughter Doris May Kelly bd. 19.1.1967 Daughter Madge Annie Kelly bd. 6.6.1963. No records found of a marriage for Roy, Doris or Madge. Michael P. Kelly was born in Galway, Ireland and died in 1929 aged 76. He had been in Victoria for 59 years. For 50 years he had been closely associated with Bendigo mining companies, and was a leading investor. He joined the Bendigo Stock Exchange in 1880, had been chairman of the exchange multiple times. Director of the Farmers & Citizens' Trustee Co. and of the Sandhurst Building Society. Refs: Obituary The Argus 24.9.1943. The Argus 23.9.1943 (obit. of Roy Kelly). National Archives WW1 enlistment records Robert Dennis Kelly Reg. No. 10874. TROVE Bendigonian 29.7.1915. Bendigo Advertiser 27 August 1912. Bendigo Advertiser 21.1.1898 and 22.5.1900. Bendigo Cemetery records.Full length studio portrait male & female photograph. Captioned Miss Doris Kelly, Mr Roy Kelly, 103 Wills Street Bendigo. Bartlett Bros, Sandhurst printed on cover. Nill reverse. See Research field in 1342.5 (Michael Kelly) for information on the Kelly family.Bartlett Brosphotograph, person, male/ female -
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Photograph - HARRIS COLLECTION: MARGARET KELLY, ninteenth century
The Kelly family lived at 'Norwood', 103 Wills St. Bendigo. Whole family buried together in Bendigo Cemetery. Michael Peter Kelly bd. 23.9.1929 MON H4. Margaret Jane Kelly wife of Michael Kelly died 25.8.1912. bd. 28.8.1912. Daughter Rita bd. 21.1.1898 Son Roy (Robert Dennis) Kelly died 22.9.1943 bd. 23.9.1943. Daughter Doris May Kelly bd. 19.1.1967 Daughter Madge Annie Kelly bd. 6.6.1963. No records found of a marriage for Roy, Doris or Madge. Michael P. Kelly was born in Galway, Ireland and died in 1929 aged 76. He had been in Victoria for 59 years. For 50 years he had been closely associated with Bendigo mining companies, and was a leading investor. He joined the Bendigo Stock Exchange in 1880, had been chairman of the exchange multiple times. Director of the Farmers & Citizens' Trustee Co. and of the Sandhurst Building Society. Refs: Obituary The Argus 24.9.1943. The Argus 23.9.1943 (obit. of Roy Kelly). National Archives WW1 enlistment records Robert Dennis Kelly Reg. No. 10874. TROVE Bendigonian 29.7.1915. Bendigo Advertiser 27 August 1912. Bendigo Advertiser 21.1.1898 and 22.5.1900. Bendigo Cemetery records.Full length studio photograph of young woman. Written caption on reverse. Mrs Margaret Kelly, 103 Wills Street Bendigo. Dark long sleeved dress. Printed on Front. Academy of Photography, Hansen, Bendigo. Margaret Kelly died 25.8.1912. See Research field in 1342.5 (Michael Kelly) for information on the Kelly Family.Hansen Bendigophotograph, person, female