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Kew Historical Society IncPhotograph, Patriotic Gathering, 1914-1918
... first world war (1914-18)... for a patriotic gathering; during or after World War I. Around the walls... photographer in Kew. first world war (1914-18) world war 1 glass ...This photograph was printed from a glass negative held in the Society's picture collection. The original glass negative is part of a set donated to the Society by Ian McKenzie, a professional photographer in Kew. Patriotic gathering, ca. 1914-ca. 1918. A civic hall used for a patriotic gathering; during or after World War I. Around the walls of the crowded hall are banners representing some of the allied nations fighting in the war, including France, Britain, Japan and Belgium. Two soldiers, both in military uniform can be seen at the front left of the photograph. first world war (1914-18), world war 1, glass negatives -
Kew Historical Society IncPostcard - Postcard [and Envelope], James Foley, Field Service Postcard from James Leonard Foley, 1915, 1915
... first world war (1914-18)... J.L. Foley (1600) served during World War one with the 24th.... Poignant card from a Kew soldier in World War 1 who was later ...James Leonard Foley’s family lived at ‘Warringal’, 3 Foley Street, Kew. Like many other soldiers from Kew, he was educated at the Kew State School. He enlisted at the age of 19 in March 1915. His previous occupation is recorded as 'Blacksmith'. James sent a postcard to his mother in 1915 saying that he was ‘quite well’. He was to be killed in action on the Western Front on 24 August 1916 and is buried in the Villers-Bretonneux cemetery. Poignant card from a Kew soldier in World War 1 who was later to die on the Western Front.Single page Field Service Postcard and Envelope from James Leonard Foley to Mrs Eliza Foley of 3 Foley Street in Kew. Private J.L. Foley (1600) served during World War one with the 24th Battalion. He died on the Western Front. His parents were Edward and Eliza Foley of 3 Foley Street, Kew.Mrs E Foley, 3 Foley Street, Kew, Vic [Signed] JL Foley 8/9/15first world war (1914-18), james foley, world war one, foley street, warringal, villers-bretonneux cemetery, e. foley, edward foley -
Unions BallaratInternational socialism & Australian labour : the Left in Australia, 1919-1939, Farrell, Frank, 1981
... on World War I and, later, the threat of World War II. Right-wing... reflects upon the Labour movement's stance on World War I ...The book reflects upon the Labour movement's stance on World War I and, later, the threat of World War II. Right-wing political influences of the day are considered.Social and political commentary pertinent to the WWI and WWII era.Paper; book. Front cover: green background; orange and yellow drawing of a man swinging a mallet; orange and yellow text. Front cover: author's name and title.btlc, ballarat trades hall, ballarat trades and labour council, social commentary, politics, labour movement, wwii, wwi, working class, socialism -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Book - Bible, Cambridge University Press, New Testament, c. 1916
... on front cover. 'NEW TESTAMENT SOUVENIR OF PEACE WORLD WIDE WAR... SOUVENIR OF PEACE WORLD WIDE WAR 1914 - 1918' New Testament Book ...New Testament, olive hardcover. Black print and wreath on front cover. 'NEW TESTAMENT SOUVENIR OF PEACE WORLD WIDE WAR 1914 - 1918' -
Bendigo Military MuseumBooklet - BOOKLET, COLES, G.J. Coles & Coy Limited, "Knitting for the Troops", 1939-1945
... World War 2.... goldfields World War 2. Booklet Knitting Patterns WW2 COLES, present ...World War 2.Booklet - Paper, Black and white print and sketches, 15 pages.COLES, present "Knitting for the Forces" Containing complete knitting instructions for 3 pullovers, cardigan, Balaclava, Mittens, socks, scarf, skull cap.booklet, knitting patterns, ww2 -
Frankston RSL Sub BranchPennant, Greetings from Australia
... World War 2... mornington-peninsula World War 2 1943. Greetings from Australia ...World War 2Triangular pennant made from wool felt. Maroon with blue strip on short side, wirh two blue tags. Greetings from Australia in gold lettering, with gold scroll containing the word Australia. 1943 in red lettering with an eagle in gold holding a rifle and bayonet in its tallons and a green kangaroo wearing a tin helmet and holding a rifle and bayonet.1943. Greetings from Australia. Eagle and kangaroo. -
Montmorency/Eltham RSL Sub BranchEquipment - Case, Mortar Sight, 3 Inch, WWII
... World War II ... View Road Montmorency melbourne World War II Manufactured ...World War II Manufactured during WWIIDark brown rectangular stitched leather case with folding lid for a WWII 3 inch Mortar sight, Mk1, Lensatic. The folding lid has a leather strap and metal buckle to hold the lid closed. The leather case has a leather adjustable carrying strap with a metal buckle. Shaped leather covered wooden mounting supports are located inside the case. Leather covered padding is provided on the inside of the case lid.CASE 3 INCH stamped on case top. Other markings on the case top are illegible. White painted number 3 with a faded red background on the case lower front. White number 1.3 painted on case top.3 inch, mortor, wwii, australian defence forces, case, sight, leather -
Victorian Interpretive Projects Inc.photograph
... World War 1..., 3350 goldfields World War 1 Worn on the collars of the Pioneers ...World War 1Worn on the collars of the Pioneers Corps, guns facing inwards, 1 on each side of the collars.Badge attributed to the Pioneers Corps WW1Pick and Gun, possibly brass materialmmm, pioneer, badge, ww1, anzac, great war, australian, soldiers -
Benalla Art GalleryDrawing, Iso RAE, The Canadian Field Hospital, Etaple, 1918
... World War I... Gardens Bridge Street Benalla high-country World War I Drawing ...Born: Melbourne, Victoria, Australia 1860; Lived and worked: France 1887-1932, England 1932-1940; Died: Brighton, Sussex, England 1940World War IGift of Mrs E.E. Ledger, 1987Drawing depicting a field hospital with tents and trees lining a snowy field and figures working at sunrise. Limed timber gallery frame with white window mountRecto: Signed, titled and dated 'ISO RAE / ETAPLES Jan 1918 – Tents no I Can. Hos. / fire buckets" in grey pencil in l.l.c of compositiondrawing, landscape, figures, trees, structures, tents, sunrise -
Pascoe Vale RSL Sub BranchWW1 badge, stoke and sons melb
... world war one... melbourne world war one number on back 5557 member badge WW1 badge ...world war onemember badgenumber on back 5557 -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Pamphlet, Borough of Stawell, Civil Service of Thanksgiving, 1945
... World War 2... grampians World War 2 For the Cessations of Hostilities. Held ...World War 2For the Cessations of Hostilities. Held at Stawell Wednesday 15 August 1945 -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub BranchBook, The Great War-The Standard History Of The All Europe Conflict, 1919
... World War One ... Dandenong melbourne World War One Volumes 1-13, missing volume 7 ...Volumes 1-13, missing volume 7. Maroon cover with black engraved writing and scrollwork. -
Returned Nurses RSL Sub-branchBook, Peter Rees, The OTHER ANZACS : the Extraordinary Story of our World War I Nurses, 2008
... The OTHER ANZACS : the Extraordinary Story of our World War...World War I...World War I The Western Front Gallipoli The Marquette (ship ...World War IBook, paperback, sepia photo of Grace Wilson with an umbrella on Lemnosnonethe western front, gallipoli, the marquette (ship) aegean -
Returned Nurses RSL Sub-branchBook, Peter Rees, The OTHER ANZACS : Nurses at War, 1914 - 1918, 2008
... World War I...World War I The Western Front Gallipoli The Marquette (ship ...World War IBook, Hardcover. brown. Dustjacket, black and white photo of Grace Wilson with an umbrella on Lemnosnonethe western front, gallipoli, the marquette (ship) aegean -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Uniform - German Tunic / Shirt, German Uniform
... World War 11...World War 11 World War 11 German Army Uniform Ahrend German ...World War 11World War 11German uniform tunic / shirt, kahki cotton / drill fabric, 5 x silver metal embossed shank buttons on front, 4 x front pockets with silver metal embossed shank buttons. A patch with Nazi eagle and Swastika is on Front Right Chest. On each collar corner are grey bars with white and dark grey striipes. Black epaluts on each shoulder with silver embroidery around edges, held on with silver metal embossed shank buttons. Metal belt hooks attached at side seamsgerman army uniform, ahrend -
Clayton RSL Sub BranchButton, Red Triangle Day, God King Country
... . The centre background is white. During World War I, a large number.... The centre background is white. During World War I, a large number... is white. During World War I, a large number of benevolent ...A circular celluloid and tin button badge with stick pin at back. The badge features black text 'RED TRIANGLE DAY 1 JUNE 1917' printed in a gold border around the outer edge and white text 'GOD/ KING/ COUNTRY' in a red triangle in the centre. The centre background is white. During World War I, a large number of benevolent and patriotic organisations and charities were formed to raise money from the public for Australia’s war effort and soldiers, whilst other established organisations held specific patriotic fund raising days. Red Triangle Day was an initiative of the Young Men's Christian Association, commonly known as the YMCA and this badge incorporates the red triangle used as the everyday logo of the YMCA from 1897 to 1967. In 1917 Red Triangle Day raised £159,037 28 towards the war work of the YMCA.A circular celluloid and tin button badge with stick pin at back. The badge features black text 'RED TRIANGLE DAY 1 JUNE 1917' printed in a gold border around the outer edge and white text 'GOD/ KING/ COUNTRY' in a red triangle in the centre. The centre background is white. During World War I, a large number of benevolent and patriotic organisations and charities were formed to raise money from the public for Australia’s war effort and soldiers, whilst other established organisations held specific patriotic fund raising days. Red Triangle Day was an initiative of the Young Men's Christian Association, commonly known as the YMCA and this badge incorporates the red triangle used as the everyday logo of the YMCA from 1897 to 1967. In 1917 Red Triangle Day raised £159,037 28 towards the war work of the YMCA.Red Triangle Day God King Country -
Bendigo Military MuseumPrint - PRINT, FRAMED, WW1, Reader's Digest (Australia) Pty Limited, 2015
... landing. He served in the Second World War in New Guinea... in the Second World War in New Guinea and Japan. Framed print. Print ...From information book - "Reader's Digest/ Gallipoli/ 25th April 1915 - 9th January 1916/ Centenary Commemorative Prints". Collection of 20 prints. Refer Cat No. 7300.Framed print. Print - colour print on paper. COPY OF AN ORIGINAL PAINTING - OIL PAINTING ON HARDBOARD. Depicts - an interpretation of the Gallipoli story of Private John 'Murphy' SIMPSON KIRKPATRICK and his donkey. Colours - vivid oranges with some white and brown. Visible in the painting - donkey, wounded soldier, rocky terrain, background figure of "Simpson" and cliff and gullies. Frame - Black plastic framing with glass front and MDF board backing with adhered black paper."CLIFTON PUGH (1924 - 1990) Untitled IV (Simpson and His donkey) 1990". Clifton Pugh was appointed as the Australian War Memorial's official artist at the 75th Anniversary of the Gallipoli landing. He served in the Second World War in New Guinea and Japan.framed accessories, pprints, ww1, gallipoli, centenary -
Lara RSL Sub Branch
Education Package, Anzac Centenary Corcmmunity Resource Guide
... in the History of World War One. Also included are capsule stories... memorabilia Part 2 includes Victoria's roll in the History of World ...The Community Resource Guide helps you plan a commemorative event in Victoria and share Local stories as part of the planning for ANZAC Centenary celebrationsPart 1 includes elements of a commemorative service and preserving precious memorabilia Part 2 includes Victoria's roll in the History of World War One. Also included are capsule stories of the men who were awarded the Victoria Cross for outstanding valour -
Bendigo Military MuseumPostcard - POSTCARDS, PHOTOGRAPHIC WW1, C.WW1
... First World War, My brother sailed on it to war - Lilian Holding... in blue pen: " A warship First World War, My brother sailed ....1) Postcard photo with a poem "Hail Australia" central, photo inset oval shape with soldier in peak hat, background has a kangaroo and bush. .2) Postcard photo, sepia tone with boat central and a tugboat alongside. .1) On rear in pencil: "Mrs C Brown, New York Hotel, Bourke St Melbourne 26/7/18" .2) On rear in blue pen: " A warship First World War, My brother sailed on it to war - Lilian Holding (Donaldson)post cards, poetry, warship -
Bendigo Military MuseumMemorabilia - PHOTOGRAPH, FRAMED, Post 1918
... Across the top in white: 1914 THE WORLD WAR 1918 In centre... THE WORLD WAR 1918 In centre in red: THREE MEN WENT FORTH FROM ...Benjamin Francis Esposito No 368 enlisted on 23.1.1915 in the 21st Bn age 25 years, embarked for Eygpt 10.5.1915 then to Gallipoli, embarked for France 19.3.1916, awarded the “MM” at Moquet Farm 26.8.1916, WIA 11.2. 1917 GSW to Face & L/Hand, promoted to 2nd Lt 1.1.1919, Lt 1.4.1919, discharged from the AIF 6.10.1919. Francis Stacey Esposito No 535 enlisted on 14.7.1915 age 22 years in B Coy 29th Bn, embarked for Eygpt 10.11.1915, embark for France 16.6.1916, WIA 26.11.1916 GSW to Neck, rejoin unit 18.3.1917, transfer to the 32nd Bn 12.10.1918, discharged from the AIF 25.7.1919. Mervyn Harold No 781 enlisted on 18.8.1914 age 20 years in C Coy 7th Bn, embark for Eygpt 19.10.1914, embark for Gallipoli 5.4.1915, admitted to Hospital Ship 2.7.1915 with Influenza, later classified as Enteric serious, Died of Disease 8.8.1915.Portrait photos, head & shoulders, of 3 soldiers in uniform, 2 with peaked caps. Oval photos mounted on cream backing with 3 battalion patches in the centre. On LHS is a drawing of a soldier with rifle surrounded by green leaf edging. Photos have brown wooden frames with gold inner edge, glass front & wooden ply backing.Across the top in white: 1914 THE WORLD WAR 1918 In centre in red: THREE MEN WENT FORTH FROM THIS HOME In centre in black: Ben Esposito, 1915 Frank Esposito, 1915 Mervyn Esposito, 1915 To fight for the preservation of .... Australia's nationhoodmemorabilia, framed, brothers -
Greensborough Historical SocietyNewspaper clipping, Spruce up for streets (in Macleod), 21/10/2014
... winners from World War I and World War 2. In this article ideas... in Macleod honours Victoria Cross winners from World War I and World ...The Victoria Cross estate in Macleod honours Victoria Cross winners from World War I and World War 2. In this article ideas for improving the streets during the Anzac Centenary is discussed.News clipping, black text, colour images.Heidelberg Leader and date written on page.victoria cross, victoria cross estate macleod, macleod, war memorials -
Greensborough Historical SocietyBook, Liverpool City Council, Our Liverpool boys, 2015_
... world war i...Tells the story of World War I soldiers from the Liverpool... Plenty Lower Plenty melbourne Tells the story of World War I ...Tells the story of World War I soldiers from the Liverpool area in NSW. Includes photographs where available and details of military service. A commemorative publication for the centenary of World War I.32 pages, illus.liverpool nsw, world war i -
Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians & Gynaecologists (RANZCOG)Identification bracelet worn by F J Browne
... service with the Royal Army Medical Corps in World War I... with the Royal Army Medical Corps in World War I. Identification ...This bracelet is possibly associated with FJ Browne's service with the Royal Army Medical Corps in World War I. Identification bracelets were worn during World War I and II in England.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.Silver identification bracelet. Bracelet is engraved "FJ BROWNE/ HEATH LODGE/ WATFORD HEATH." Reverse of bracelet is engraved "SILVER". browne fj -
Ballarat Heritage ServicesPhotograph - Colour, Clare Gervasoni, Clydesdale War Memorial, 2018, 14/05/2018
... world war one... to commemorate local residents who served during World War One and World...). It was established to commemorate local residents who served during World War ...The Clydesdale War Memorial is an obelisk situated in the school grounds (now the Clydesdale Hall). It was established to commemorate local residents who served during World War One and World War Two. Colour photograph of the bush around Clydesdale, Victoriaclydesdale, clydesdale war memorial, world war one, world war two -
Frankston RSL Sub Branch
Medal Set (set of 3)
... (December 1914 - August 1915) Conflict: First World War, 1914-1918... in Dispatches for service during World War 1 wears a bronze oak leaf... (December 1914 - August 1915) Conflict: First World War, 1914-1918 ...Thomas Richard Cook Service number: 1732 Rank: Private Roll title: 1 Infantry Battalion - 1 to 8 Reinforcements (December 1914 - August 1915) Conflict: First World War, 1914-1918 Date of embarkation: 10 April 1915 Place of embarkation: Sydney Ship embarked on: HMAT Argyllshire Ship number: A8 Set of WW1 medals issued to T. R. Cook, note DCM + MM not included. 1) The 1914-1915 Star. Awarded for service on the establishment of a ship or unit in a theatre of war. A member awarded the 1914 Star could not be awarded the 1914-15 Star (this award). 2) British War Medal. Awarded for service as follows: • Navy - for 28 days mobilised service or to those who lost their lives in active operations before completing that period, between 5 August 1914 and 11 November 1918. • Army and Air Force - entry into a theatre of war on duty, or who left places of residence and rendered approved overseas service between 5 August 1914 and 11 November 1918. • Mercantile Marine - at least six months service between 5 August 1914 and 11 November 1918. 3) The Victory medal. Awarded for service as follows: • Navy - those who were mobilised and rendered approved service either at sea between 5 August 1914 and 11 November 1918 or on the establishment of a unit within a theatre of military operations. • Army - those who served on the establishment of a unit in a theatre of war. • Air Force - those who served on the establishment of a unit in a theatre of war outside the UK, served with an operational unit in the UK or overseas and had been actively engaged against the enemy, been employed in flying new aircraft to France or served on the complement of aircraft-carrying ships. A member Mentioned in Dispatches for service during World War 1 wears a bronze oak leaf on the ribbon. Only one emblem is worn no matter how many times a member may have been 'mentioned' 1) 1914-15 Star: Star with crown on top, with crossed swords, embossed with "1914-15" on obverse side, "1768/ Gnr T R Cook/ 1/Bn. A.I.F." 2)King George head and mounted warrioir on obverse. 3)Winged Brittania and obverse "The Great/war for/civilisation/1914-1919"medals, 1914 15 star, british war medal, victory medal, ww1 medals -
Bendigo Military MuseumCraft - BROOCH, 1939 - 1945
... World War 2 Souvenir.... goldfields World War 2 Souvenir. Souvenir WW2 Brooch "AIF" Australian ...World War 2 Souvenir.Brooch - metal, diamond shaped filigree work. Australian Military Coat of Arms."AIF" Australian Commonwealth Military Forces.souvenir, ww2, brooch -
Lara RSL Sub BranchPersonal Records, Hammock Tag WW1
... World War 1 issue....Lara RSL Sub Branch McClelland Ave Lara World War 1 issue ...World War 1 issue.World War 1 issue.Brown thin cardboard Tag, Small metal eye-let. Tag has a peferation across the middle of the tag.WW1 issue.To be attached to the top button tunic. Assigned to S.W. Ellis. Reverse of the tag : A.I.F. Unit : 2 MGC Name : Ellis S.W., Rank : Pte. Number : 640, Hospital : , Diagnosis : Effort Sysdrome. Information is duplicated on both sides of the perforation of the tag. -
Frankston RSL Sub Branch
Container
... c World War II... mornington-peninsula c World War II tea tin henry berry Imperial Pure ...c World War IIA tinplated steel container originally used to transport and store loose black tea leaves. This container has a tight fitted lid. The container exterior is painted with a golden colour varnish. This container originally stored 6 pounds of loose tea leaves.Imperial Pure Tea 6 pounds net Packed by Henry Berry & Co (Australasia) Ltd Melbourne Australia Defence Wilson Bros Pty Ltd Melbtea, tin, henry berry -
4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment Unit History Room
Pistol Holster, 1941
... World War 2 production... Macleod melbourne World War 2 production Service issue item ...World War 2 productionService issue item for the Regiment1937 pattern webbing pistol holsterA.M. M.E ?? 1941 -
Greensborough Historical SocietyBook - Handbook, Handbook of Administration in the Royal Australian Air Force, 1941_
... world war ii...RAAF, World War II... Plenty Lower Plenty melbourne RAAF, World War II Official ...RAAF, World War IIOfficial Military Manual62p., hard cover, loose leaf pages, bound with shoe lace. Inscribed s/l Poulton. Contains hand drawn cartoon on Officers' Mess stationery (RAAF Forest Hill)world war ii, raaf, royal australian air force, military manuals
