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Ringwood RSL Sub-Branch
Edged weapon, Bayonet - Short Magazine Lee Enfield 303 Rifle, 1944
The standard British bayonet used from WW1 through to the Korean War. Pattern 1907 SMLE bayonet and scabbard.Bayonet - OA 1 o 44. Scabbard - Mangorvite 44 -
Greensborough Historical Society
Book, Angus & Robertson Ltd, Official History of Australia in the War of 1914-18; by C. E. W. Bean. 8th edition, 1938_
The official history of Australia in WW1 written by C. E. W. Bean12 volumes. Hard cover, dark red binding. Maps and black and white illustrationsPresented to James Gordon Saunders Longfellow St Norman Park Q July 1950c e w bean, world war i, australia army, gallipoli -
St Kilda Historical Society
Administrative record - Forms, War Gas Report Form, c1915
Forms used for reporting gas attacks and the testing of gas during WW1.Stapled pad of paper forms printed in blackwwi, world war i -
Federation University Historical Collection
Photographs - black and white, Edith Pickford, 1917
This photo taken in 1917 was 5 years before Edith Sarah Pickford (1909 - 1967) of ''Yeoville" Clunes married Henry Smerdon [Harry] Holmes of "Sauchieburn" Ascot in 1922. At the time it was fun, fashionable and symbolic to have photo portraits taken in a clown outfit: Pierrot (Boy) with black skull caps and Columbine (Girl) with pointed hats. Pierrot, the famous character from the Italian commedia dell'arte, was portrayed by the composer A. Schoenberg as the moonstruck and fantastical clown, who is a symbol for putting on a mask to hide one's true feelings or opinions. Edith was the second youngest child, and only daughter, of John and Bessie (Robbins) Pickford, Clunes farmers. Edith’s brother, Arthur Pickford rode in the Charge of the Battle of Beersheba, a precursor to capturing Gaza in WW1. The matter of who rode in the charge at Beersheba on 31 October 1917 continues to exercise the minds of many. The charge is embedded in the Australian ethos along with Gallipoli and the Kokoda Track. [ Source: Edith's granddaughter, Jane Dyer 2024]Black and white photograph in rectangular frame with stand. Back of frame padded velvet"Sincerely yours - Edith"edith pickford, edith holmes, chatham-holmes collection, pickford collection, pierrot and columbine, portrait photograph, ww1 -
RSL Victoria - Anzac House Reference Library and Memorabilia Collection
Diary and letter of Peter Maurice Fyfe, Peter Maurice Fyfe, April 1915 to February 1916
Period covered by diary from April 1915 until Fyfe's return to Australia in February 1916, includes Gallipoli operations. Letter outlines details and circumstances of the death at Gallipoli of John (Jack) Henry Cartwright (Taylor's son). Fyfe embarked again from Melbourne in October 1916 and was a POW in Europe.Handwritten copy (sixty two pages) of WW1 diary of Peter Fyfe (709 - 14th Battalion). Sheets enclosed in a Scottish Union & National Insurance Company cover. Two-page letter dated June 1916 to Mrs Margaret Taylor of Korumburra.gallipoli, diaries, peter maurice fyfe, 14 battalion, prisoners of war, john henry cartwright, margaret taylor -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Document - Awards 13ALH
Folder containing individual RAAC Decorations, Awards & Honours For WW1 for 13th Light Horse Regiment, AIF - includes members from 22 Corps M Tpt who were Transferred to 13 Light Horse after 11 November 1918.military, wwi, world war one, awards, 13th -
Ringwood RSL Sub-Branch
Death Plaque and badges, Death Plaque in the 1920's WW 2 Badges in 1950's
The Female relative's badge with 2 Stars is believed to have belonged to Mrs Keane. She had 2 sons who served with the 6th Battalion 2nd AIF. VX6710 A. Keane was killed in the Battle for Crete on 2nd April 1941. His brother VX6725 L. G. Keane was taken prisoner in the same battle.oo430 . 1 WW1 Memorial Death Plaque, , .2 WW2 Females Relative Badge also known as Women of Australian Badge with 2 stars . 3 WW2 Mother and Widow's Badge also known as the Weeping Woman's Badge with 1 star.Death plaque named to Clyde Alexander Lumsden. Female Relative badge No 8252 Mother and Widows Badge No 708 -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Dead Man's Penny
During WW1 a competition took place to design a suitable plaque to be given to the bereaved next of kin of fallen servicemen & women which resulted in the 'Dead Man's Penny'During WW1 a competition took place to design a suitable plaque to be given to the bereaved next of kin of fallen servicemen & women which resulted in the 'Dead Man's Penny'. The illustration is in memory of William Lionel Schwerkolt and sent to his brother, Charles Schwerkolt.During WW1 a competition took place to design a suitable plaque to be given to the bereaved next of kin of fallen servicemen & women which resulted in the 'Dead Man's Penny'world war 1914 -1918, plaques, schwerkolt, william lionel, charles clarence victor -
Geelong RSL Sub Branch
English Penny's, Early 20th Century
These penny's were used by 3758 Patrick Foley 14th Battalion during WW1.These original penny's were in the posession of Patrick Foley 14th Battalion during WW1.Four Brass English penny'sThe Penny's are dated 1908, 1910, 1917 and 19193758 p foley, 14 battalion, ww1, british penny's -
Lara RSL Sub Branch
Framed picture of Allied aircraft from WW1
Framed picture showing some of the planes used by Australian pilots during ww1.Glass covered picture of 8 world war one planes which is Rectangular in shape with a wooden frame.Each plane is named with it's own number on it.planes, world war 1 planes, lara r.s.l., allied planes, framed picture of ww1 allied planes, raaf -
Bendigo Military Museum
Badge - BADGE, VOLUNTEER, c.1941-45
Item issued to Mrs M HEWSTON. Part of the HEWSTON collection WW1 & WW2.Volunteer Air Observer Corp Badge. Round, metal, blue, white & red centre with gold depiction of a bird centre, pin on rear.On rear: “Dept of Air 10774”numismatics-badges-military, metalcraft, observer -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Book, Tony and Will Ford, Our Heroes, Tat, World War 1, 2003
Written to record and commemorate the deeds of locals in the field, WW1 and the presentation of the roll of honour.Dark cover. Illustrating J. Head, J. McColl, A. Robinson. Who gave their lives. Flanders Poppy in back ground. Lower section silhouette of soldiers in battle dress.tony ford, will ford, flanders poppy, roll of honour, j. head, j. mccoll, a. robinson -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Newspaper supplement, Herald Sun, VC Awards, 30 January 2011
Tatura has had one VC awarded - Private R. Mactier WW1.Supplement to the Herald Sun 30 January 2011. 13 pages. Includes facts about Victoria Cross, article and photograph of each winner and other pictures. 98 awards in all.vc awards -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, W W 1 Uniformed Soldiers in a procession in Main Street Stawell 1918
Main Street Procession near Post Office 1918. Soldiers in Uniform WW1stawell world war 1 streetscape -
Bendigo Military Museum
Badge - BADGE & CASE, N McLean Coy Pty Ltd
These badges are WW1 and first released in 1917. Each bar signifies a son in the forces. .1) Hollow oval shaped blue enamel & silver badge. Silver crown on top, blue enamel banner below on outer edge. 2 silver bars suspended by rings underneath. Badge is affixed with the pin & loop on the rear. .2) The small case is cardboard covered in brown buckram. Inside is lined with blue silk & velvet. It has a brass button when pressed opens the lid. Below crown on a banner on outer edge: "DEPARTMENT OF DEFENCE TO WOMEN OF AUSTRALIA FOR DUTY DONE " Pieces stamped: Badge: "25932" Top bar: "10098" Bottom bar: "10099"badges, women of australia -
Kyneton RSL Sub Branch
Two -Up
The game of TWO-UP was a popular gambling game played by soldiers during WW1.Piece of timber with two indentations to sit two pennies in side by side. Decoration at one end includes a map of Australia. The board is accompanied by a description of how to play TWO-UP. Two pennies sit in position.two-up -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document - Book, Finding Private Gilbert, June 2015
WW1 record of Private Leslie Raymond Talbot Gilbert256 page book by Rod Gilbert. On page 25 there is reference to Schwerkolt Cottage and a Blackburn subdivision in 1913non-fictionWW1 record of Private Leslie Raymond Talbot Gilbertgilbert rod, gilbert leslie raymond talbot, world war 1914 - 1918, walsham road blackburn -
Bendigo Military Museum
Booklet - BOOKLETS WW1, The Bystander's Fragments from France, C.1914 - 18
See also Cat No 3477. Part of the HEWSTON collection re WW1 & WW2..1) 6 pages stapled together from 2nd edition of above book. .2) 11 pages from 1st edition of above book printed in greenish ink..1) Printed bottom in centre: “In the Support Trench” Printed bottom L: “Bruce Bairnsfather” .2) Printed bottom in centre: “Still Keeping His Hand In” Printed bottom L: “Bruce Bairnsfather”booklet, fragments, bystanders -
Bendigo Military Museum
Container - CAKE TIN, Willow, made in Australia
Tin used to send cake to troops serving overseas, possibly WW1 or WW2Round grey metal cake tin with lid“Willow”cake tin, willow -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Photograph - Photograph, Sepia, Railway Pier HMAS Australia and Brisbane, Early 20th Century
The HMAS Australia and Brisbane are documented as visiting Port Melbourne circa WW1 and WW2.HMAS Australia has been a significant link and factor in the history of the Mission. Padre Frank Oliver Chaplain from 1930-60 served on the ship in WW2. Cadets and officers also regularly visited the Mission. The pier also played a significant role in the development and life of Melbourne. Small landscape b & w photograph depicting view along a pier with railway lines and three ships ( 2 appear to be naval vessels) moored on the right hand side of the frame. A horse and cart can be seen on the pier in the middle distance. handwritten inscription on the page below the photograph.hmas australia, hmas brisbane, port melbourne pier, station pier, fan album -
Trafalgar Holden Museum
Functional object - Bayonet Holder
Military pouch used by soldiers during ww1 to be attached to belt to carry bayonetManufactured and sold by Holden and Frost Brown leather open ended pouch with two leather straps with buckles to attach to soldiers belt . Brass stud on front of pouch.HOLDEN AND FROST 1915military, bayonet pouch, leather -
Bendigo Military Museum
Manual - MANUALS FOR LIGHT MACHINE GUN, ROBERTSON & MULLENS LTD, 1. The Lewis Gun simplified. 2. The Bren Gun Pocket Book, Unknown
Lewis Gun was used in WW1. Lewis and Bren Gun were used in WW2.1. Lewis Gun. This is a pocket size notebook. Khaki colour, printing is in black ink. It shows the title and drawing of a Lewis Gun. Fourth Edition (enlarged). Inside are illustrations of Lewis Gun Parts. 2. Bren Gun. Pocket size notebook. Pocket book and illustrated guide. Second edition. Inside are written instructions and illustrations of Bren Gun parts.1. Written on top front is - “L.V. Brown”, “1/-“ 2. Written on top front is - “L.V. Brown”.lewis gun, bren gun, manuals -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Photograph, 1915 c
HMAT Nestor transported troops from Australia to overseas warzones during WW1Black and white photograph of troopship HMAT Nestor docked at wharf, Victoriacemeteries, memorials, world war 1914-1918 aif -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Booklet, Australian Light Horse
A4 Photocopied Booklet with green cover. Face of Trooper & Trooper with horse drawn on cover. ww1 -
Kyneton RSL Sub Branch
Victory medal
Dvr Young was born in Kyneton. He enlisted in 1917 in the Light Horse Regiment and served in France. He returned to Australia and was discharged in 1919.Local born service-man, joined the Light Horse regiment as many other local lads did.IMAGE 1 Medal with ribbon, mounted on card containing information about Dvr C T M Young 2639 IMAGE 2 Medal onlyThe rim of the medal has Dvr Young’s name and number engraved on it. On the back of the medal: The Great War for civilisation. 1914 - 1919 Card records information concerning Dvr Young's service records.ww1 -
Thompson's Foundry Band Inc. (Castlemaine)
Sheet Music, 1914, 1919
For Brass Bandww1 -
The 5th/6th Battalion Royal Victoria Regiment Historical Collection
Equipment - Field Equipment, Water bottle
passed down from 1RVR Association collectionAluminium water bottle with cork stopper and leather strap.ww1 -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
Handkerchief, Unknown
Possibly WWI historical significance.Brown handkerchief possibly from WWIWoven engraving with AUSTRALIA COMMONWEALTH FORCES and THE RISING SUN BADGE.ww1 -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Harold Elroy Gray Soldier
Soldier Killed First World WarB/W Photograph Oval Framed Image of Harold Grey S/N 6205Harold Elroy Gray 6205ww1 -
4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment Unit History Room
Film - DVD, The Retreat From Mons
The retreat from Mons 1914DVD in caseThe Animated Military History Series - The Retreat From Mons - Line of Fireww1