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Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Maypole dancing at Central Park Oval by pupils of Stawell State School Number 502 to raise money for soldiers in WW1
... 502 raising money for soldiers WW1 1914-1918. House... raising money for soldiers WW1 1914-1918. House in background ...Maypole dancing at Central Park by pupils of State School 502 raising money for soldiers WW1 1914-1918. House in background was the curators residence. stawell world war 1 education -
Bendigo Military Museum
Award - MEDAL
... ET IND: IMP On back: 1914 - 1918 Around edge: 23179 PTE...: GEORGEIVS V BRITT OMN REX ET IND: IMP On back: 1914 - 1918 Around ...British War Medal, dark metal, round with bar at top. King George V on front.On front in latin around outside: GEORGEIVS V BRITT OMN REX ET IND: IMP On back: 1914 - 1918 Around edge: 23179 PTE A HOLLENS, ESSEX Rmedals, military, history -
National Wool Museum
Quilt, Verandah quilt
... in Korrumburra, c. 1914 - 1918..... Made in Korrumburra, c. 1914 - 1918. quilting history running ...Part of the "Wagga" collection. Maker unknown. Veranda quilt made from silk organza and containing duck feathers. Made in Korrumburra, c. 1914 - 1918.Quilt, with three large panels of pink printed fabric. Floral and patterned verandah quilt cover encasing duck feathers. Made from silk organza and other materials.quilting history, running stitch group, running stitch collection, quilting - history -
Clunes Museum
Medal - RETURNED SERVICES BADGE, W. BISHOP
... OF THE AUSTRALIAN NURSING SERVICE A.I.F 1914-1918 WAR; AN AUNT OF MISS MARY... OF THE AUSTRALIAN NURSING SERVICE A.I.F 1914-1918 WAR; AN AUNT OF MISS MARY ...BADGE BELONGED TO D. COUNDON, RETURNED S/NURSE OF THE AUSTRALIAN NURSING SERVICE A.I.F 1914-1918 WAR; AN AUNT OF MISS MARY COUNDON OF CLUNES.BADGE, SHIELD SHAPED, TWO SOLDIERS IN CENTRE, SURROUND IN RED, WHITE AND BLUE, WITH CROWN.1920 RETURNED SAILORS & SOLDIERS IMPERIAL LEAGUE AUSTRALIA. ON REVERSE SIDE:COPYRIGHT B8156 W. BISHOPlocal history, numismatic, badges, medals & badges -
Geelong RSL Sub Branch
Photograph - Cpl A G Swan, Late 20th Century
... and photographs relate to the period 1914-1918.... and the collection of cards and photographs relate to the period 1914-1918 ...3365 A G Swan enlisted in to the AIF on 7 January 1915 and served overseas with 22 Battalion during WW1. The cards and photographs relate to the period 1914-1918.3365 G A Swan served with 22 Battalion during WW1 and the collection of cards and photographs relate to the period 1914-1918 all the items are originals.A timber photograph frame of pictures, post cards and embroidered greeting cards. There is a brass Rising Sun attached to the top of the frame and an Australia shoulder badge on the bottom of the frame.One card is a Christmas card from 1916 from 6th Infantry Bridade, AIF, On Service. There are three embroidered greeting cards, two Christmas Post Cards and one photograph of Cpl A G Swan.3365 g a swann, 22 battalion, ww1, cards, photographs, rising sun, shoulder badge -
4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment Unit History Room
Work on paper - Photo Album, Chanter Collection, Lynn Chanter, Photographs taken by Chanter WW1, 1915-1919
... from 1914-1918... from 1914-1918 Historically significant photos of WW1 service ...Photos taken by Albert Allen Linton Chanter during his service with 4th Light Horse Regiment and 4th Machine Gun Squadron from 1914-1918Historically significant photos of WW1 service of 4th Light Horse member82 B X W photos mounted on 9 sheets of cardboard. Housed in museum standard lip binderPhoto captionsphotos, chanter, ww1, egypt, palestine, romni, el arish, 4th light horse brigade, 4th machine gun squadron -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - HOWARD AND VIOLET JOLLEY COLLECTION: APPLICATION TO CENTRAL ARMY RECORDS OFFICE
... applying for the WW1 1914 /1918 medals of her father Richard Albert... nee Collinson dated 13/5/68 applying for the WW1 1914 /1918 ...[a] Photocopy of formal application sent to 'Central Army Records Office' by Violet May Jolley nee Collinson dated 13/5/68 applying for the WW1 1914 /1918 medals of her father Richard Albert Collinson killed in action. [b] Photocopy of her letter dated 13/5/68 inquiring regard her eligibility of receiving recently struck medals.bendigo, history, aviation 1920s. -
Ballarat RSL Sub-Branch Inc.
Print - Framed "Saving Amiens"
... No. 928 8th Battalion 2nd Brigade 1914-1918 1st World War Donated... Brigade 1914-1918 1st World War Donated to Ballarat RSL ...Engraved Plaque - "In Memory of Sergeant JOHN HENRY LAVARS No. 928 8th Battalion 2nd Brigade 1914-1918 1st World War Donated to Ballarat RSL by Daughter Betty 2001photo/pictures, ballarat rsl, ballarat -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
Book, Remembrance Sunday, Unknown
... who died in the wars 1914 - 1918 and 1939 -1945. Underneath..., of those who died in the wars 1914 - 1918 and 1939 -1945 ...Historical significance in 1948 from Libya and Triopoli after WW11.Remembrance book dated 1948 containing a church service in honour of WW1 and WWII veterans. Front cover has written, Remembrance Sunday 1948, of those who died in the wars 1914 - 1918 and 1939 -1945. Underneath is the in inscription CYRENAICA DISTRICT, (Libya and Tripoli) with a picture of a monument. -
Orbost & District Historical Society
medal, from July 26 1919
... 1914 and 11 November 1918. ... sword. It has the dates 1914 and 1918 on either side. The ribbon... armed with a short sword. It has the dates 1914 and 1918 ...This medal was approved in 1919 for issue to officers and men of British and Imperial forces who served between 5 August 1914 and 11 November 1918. This medal gives an insight into the human element of World War 1 ensuring that those who were part of the Orbost community and died while playing a vital role during this time are remembered.A circular silver medal with a bare-headed King George V facing left and GEORGIVS V BRITT:OMN:REX ET IND:IMP: on one side and on the other is a naked St George, on horseback armed with a short sword. It has the dates 1914 and 1918 on either side. The ribbon has a wide central watered stripe of orange and two narrow white stripes on either side, two black pin-stripes and two outer stripes of blue.medal ww1 military -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Weapon - Lee Metford bayonet
... War 1 (1914-1918). Used by Victorian colonial troops.... with the 1907 pattern during World War 1 (1914-1918). Used by Victorian ...This style bayonet was used by British and Imperial troops in the Boer War and concurrently with the 1907 pattern during World War 1 (1914-1918). Used by Victorian colonial troops.Rare example of nineteenth century British bayonet.British 1888 pattern bayonet for magazine Lee Metford and Magazine Lee Enfield rifles with scabbard" EFD " and " 88E " under crownbayonet, boer war, metford, vmr -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Badge - Sig badge
... (1914-1918). This badge was awarded to qualified signallers.... especially light horse during World War One (1914-1918). This badge ...Semaphore using small flags was a common means of communication used by units especially light horse during World War One (1914-1918). This badge was awarded to qualified signallers.Metal badge featuring crossed semaphore flags. Awarded to qualified signaller and worn on the right sleeve of the tunic between elbow and wrist band.military, semaphore, signal, flag, light horse, wwi, world war one -
El Dorado Museum Association Inc.
Photograph - Digital Image - Private Leslie G. McLaughlin, c1914 - 1918
... : Private Australian Imperial Forces First World War, 1914-1918 Date... Imperial Forces First World War, 1914-1918 Date of embarkation: 09 ...McLaughlin, Leslie Gordon Service number: 2146 Final rank: Private Australian Imperial Forces First World War, 1914-1918 Date of embarkation: 09 March 1916first world war, world war one, wwi, australian imperial force, aif, soldiers, men, el dorado, eldorado -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Photograph - Kings banner display case with officers
... in the South African War (1899-1902) and the Great War (1914-1918).... (1914-1918). Good photograph marking an important event ...The King's Banners were presented to the 8th Light Horse Regiment in 1904 and 1927 respectively recognizsing service in the South African War (1899-1902) and the Great War (1914-1918).Good photograph marking an important event in the life of the regiment.Black and white photograph of two 8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Officers standing with two flags in a frame at Anglican Church Benalla." Captain Mclean and Lt. Trapwell. Finding of King's Colours. "banner, flag, soldiers, military, heraldry, light horse -
Bendigo Military Museum
Newspaper, MacKay & Co, Bendigonian, 1914
... Newspaper produced weekly in Bendigo during 1914 - 1918... September 15, 1914. Newspaper produced weekly in Bendigo during 1914 ...Newspaper produced weekly in Bendigo during 1914 - 1918. General articles, local and world wide, obituaries, photographs of local identities and group of military men. Views of Castlemaine photographs.Newspaper - PAPER, faded blue cover with fawn coloured pages. 28 pages, black print, photographs black and white.'BENDIGONIAN' Bendigo, Victoria, Tuesday September 15, 1914.newspaper, general articles, photos, ww1 -
4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment Unit History Room
Framed photograph, Pte Arch Sullivan, 1919
... Caption: WW1 4th Australian Light Horse Regiment 1914-1918... Horse Regiment 1914-1918. No 1947 Pte Arthur (Arch) Sullivan BEF ...Framed studio photo of No 1947 Pte Arch Sullivan 4th Light Horse RegimentCaption: WW1 4th Australian Light Horse Regiment 1914-1918. No 1947 Pte Arthur (Arch) Sullivan BEF WIA . Photo taken after wooden leg fitted in Scotland 1919 -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Medal - Medal group
... in Boer War 1899-1902 and WWI 1914-1918.. Frame is plastic mock... for service in Boer War 1899-1902 and WWI 1914-1918.. Frame is plastic ...John (Jack) Poppleton was a long-time Albury resident. It seems likely the medals were mounted after his death in 1962 and donated to the 8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection.Collection of medals of an Albury citizen who served in a mounted unit in both the Boer War and WWI.Circular frame containing medal group: Queen's South African Medal with clasps: Transvaal and South Africa 1902; and 1914-15 Star, British War medal and Victory Medal awarded to John Thomas Poppleton a resident of Albury NSW for service in Boer War 1899-1902 and WWI 1914-1918.. Frame is plastic mock timber. Engraved plastic panel fixed to glass cover. 50 Tpr John Poppleton 3rd Imp Bushmen/ 1261 Tpr John Thomas Poppleton 7th LH Regt AIF/ 1880-1962poppleton, medal, albury, boer war, wwi -
South Gippsland Shire Council
Board, Honour
... in the 1914-1918 war and the fourth board is dedicated to those who... served in the 1914-1918 war and the fourth board is dedicated ...Set of four honour boards and one plaque dedicated as a memorial to those who served in two world wars. The wooden plaque which is featured in the centre of the four boards features raised lettering. Three boards are dedicated to those who served in the 1914-1918 war and the fourth board is dedicated to those who served in the 1939-1945 war. Names and initials are placed in alphabetical order -
Emerald Museum & Nobelius Heritage Park
Book, Monbulk's World War 1 Diggers, 2016
... Monbulk and District who served in World War 1; 1914-1918... in World War 1; 1914-1918. Written and compiled by Jill A'Vard ...A collection of the service histories of men and women from Monbulk and District who served in World War 1; 1914-1918. Written and compiled by Jill A'Vard, President of Monbulk Historical Society.Soft cover.monbulk, monbulk rsl -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Book, Paul Daley, Beersheba - A journey through Australia's Forgotten War, 2009
... ( Israel). World War 1 1914-1918... 1914-1918 Paul Daley ...Telling of the deeds of the Australian Light Horsemen, Campaigns of the 4th Lighthorse Regiment - Middle East, Palestine. Australian Cavalry operations and Military History of Beersheba ( Israel). World War 1 1914-1918 339 pages - B/W Photos - slight water damage -
Ballarat Clarendon College
Photograph, 1900 Ballarat College Cricket Team
... during the 1914-1918 war. Milligan, Mitchell, Uthwatt, LA and H... Cricket Team served during the 1914-1918 war. Milligan, Mitchell ...Seven members of the Ballarat College Cricket Team served during the 1914-1918 war. Milligan, Mitchell, Uthwatt, LA and H A, Vaughan returned servicemen; Elliot George and E S Holgate died. Sepia-toned photograph, produced on mid-card, oversizeHandwritten on verso: names of team membersmilligan, c, elliott, g, mitchell, l, owen, h, moore, a, uthwatt, l, vaughan, f, holgate, e, uthwatt, h (captain), tuthill, h, trewin, a c -
Bendigo Military Museum
Book - BOOK - NEW TESTAMENT, The British and Foreign Bible Society, 1916
... and "The Great War 1914 - 1918. There are 462 pages. The printing..." - "City of Malvern" crest and "The Great War 1914 - 1918 ...This is a small pocket sized book covered with khaki coloured buckram. Printed on front cover is the phrase "New Testament" under that in the entre is a coat of arms - British - under that are two shields with a symbol in each. Under those shields is a banner with the words "City of Malvern". The back cover has written "Souvenir of Peace" - "City of Malvern" crest and "The Great War 1914 - 1918. There are 462 pages. The printing is in black ink.On last page are the morse code symbols for name Leila Smith. Inside the rear cover is the name Leila Smith.bible, ww!, city of malvern -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Flag - White Ensign, 1914
... Ensign also called St Georges Ensign used by British Navy 1914... by British Navy 1914 - 1918 War. Cotton binding on left hand side ...The ensign was in the Mitcham R.S.L. collection and transferred to W.H.S. when the RSL closed.Flag with cream background with Union Jack in top left hand corner. Red 'St Georges' cross length and width of flag. White Ensign also called St Georges Ensign used by British Navy 1914 - 1918 War. Cotton binding on left hand side with toggle and rope attached. 'Tom Wright' printed on binding in blue and purple ink. Rope is secured by metal clip.'TOM WRIGHT' Captain O.M. Watts Ltd London W1flags, maritime -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Weapon - Bayonet 1907 pattern
... ( 1914 - 1918 ), World War 2 ( 1939 - 1945 ) and the Korean War... in World War 1 ( 1914 - 1918 ), World War 2 ( 1939 - 1945 ...This pattern bayonet, which affixed to a .303 Lee Enfield rifle was standard issue to Australian forces in World War 1 ( 1914 - 1918 ), World War 2 ( 1939 - 1945 ) and the Korean War ( 1950 - 1953 ).Part of a collection of edged weapons relevant to Victorian Colonial and Australian Military forces.British pattern 1907 bayonet, with wood hand grips blade 430mm long, with leather scabbard with steel fittings and leather bayonet frog.ON handle " A- 93061 " On blade " 1 - 1922 Lithgow "wwi, wwii, korea, world war one, world war two, lee enfield -
Kyneton RSL Sub Branch
Framed print, Sgt Jack Pollock
... Sgt Jack Pollock of Inverell NSW 1914-1918 1st Regiment... Pollock of Inverell NSW 1914-1918 1st Regiment Australian Light ...Sgt Jack Pollock of Inverell NSW 1914-1918 1st Regiment Australian Light Horse Anzac mounted Division. A Farrier-Sergeant Jack served throughout the whole Middle East including the Charge of Beersheba.Framed print by Madeleine Cobb 1984 (series)325/1000 -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital image, Dennis Ward, Greensborough Primary School Gr2062 WW1 Honor Board, 25/06/2015
... the "Greensborough State School 2062 Honor Board" for the Great War 1914-1918.... the "Greensborough State School 2062 Honor Board" for the Great War 1914-1918 ...The old brick building at Greensborough Primary School on Grimshaw Street. Built in 1879, this building is now heritage listed by the National Trust. This photograph shows the "Greensborough State School 2062 Honor Board" for the Great War 1914-1918.Digital copy of colour photographgreensborough primary school, greensborough state school, world war 1 -
Geelong RSL Sub Branch
Photographs, The Sphinx War Memorial, Ku-Ring-Gai Chase, NSW, 1925-1926
... '. 3rd plaque - 1914-1918.... August, 1929. 2nd plaque 'Lest We Forget'. 3rd plaque - 1914-1918 ...Pte W Shirley served with 13 Battalion during WW1. Whilst an inpatient at Lady Davidson Home ex Pte Shirley commuted to Ku-Ring-Gai Chase to cut the Sphinx out of rock as a Memorial to his comrades. The time taken for the project was approximately 1 year 6 months.This is a project of 5756 Pte W Shirley 13 Battalion AIF. The Memorial is dedicated 'To my Glorious Comrades of the AIF'2 x black and white photographs of the Sphinx War Memorial, Ku-Ring-Gai Chase, NSW. A buff coloured cover for the photographs with a detailed description of the Memorial and who was responsible for the erection and placement of the memorial.On the front of the 'Sphinx' 1st plaque - To my Glorious Comrades of the AIF, by the Late W. Shirley, no 5756, 13th Battalion. Died 27 August, 1929. 2nd plaque 'Lest We Forget'. 3rd plaque - 1914-1918.w shirley, aif, 13 battalion, sphinx memorial, ku-ring-gai chase, nsw -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, "Franklin St. West Melb. Mrs. Herry and friend with two children. c1900?
... at gate (died 29.2.56 at Vaucluse N.S.W. Served AMC 1914-1918)"... at Vaucluse N.S.W. Served AMC 1914-1918)" ...Undated, possibly c1900 based on Leo's age and service date?Written on backing sheet, "Franklin St. West Melb. Mrs. Herry (died aged 94) and friend. Mrs. H. holding Marie, Leo at gate (died 29.2.56 at Vaucluse N.S.W. Served AMC 1914-1918)" -
Orbost & District Historical Society
black and white photograph, W C RICE, C1914 -1918
... Cross 1914-1918 War"... - "For Historical Society - official collectors for Red Cross 1914-1918 War ...This photo shows the group of ladies who were the official collectors for the Red Cross during WW1. The Australian Red Cross Society (ARCS) was formed just after the outbreak of the First World War in August 1914, originally as a branch of the the British Red Cross. It came into being as a branch of the British Red Cross Society on August 13th 1914 to succour the wounded in the First World War.This is a contemporary record of a significant event in Orbost. It reflects the involvement of Orbost, a small town, in the efforts of the Australian Red Cross Society to provide comforts to soldiers during World war 1.A black / white photograph post card of a group of nine ladies wearing white uniforms with red crosses on the front. They are wearing hats / veils.on front - "Leila Perry, Grace Cameron,Nell Cameron, Jean Cameron, Flora Cameron, Jean Stirling, Lily Perry , Anne Stirling" on back - "For Historical Society - official collectors for Red Cross 1914-1918 War"red-cross-orbost -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Banner, 2nd Field Ambulance
... 1914 - 1918 with several countries listed below and 1939 - 1945..." with a snake wrapped around a pole. In blue print 1914 - 1918 ...2nd Field Ambulance (Fd Amb) is a highly mobile unit whose role was the rapid collection of the sick and wounded. The white plastic banner held by two wooden poles has red writing on top with large print "2 FIELD AMBULANCE". A gold crest is in centre depicting a crown atop an insignia "Australian Army Medical Corps" with a snake wrapped around a pole. In blue print 1914 - 1918 with several countries listed below and 1939 - 1945 with several countries listed below. Bottom of the banner in blue writing 1966 -67 SOUTH VIETNAM.2nd Field Ambulancebanner, 2 field ambulance