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World War 1 mementosa: white ceramic chair. b: white ceramic artillery piece. c: white ceramic ww1 tank. d: white ceramic biplane. e: soldier at attention. f: white ceramic ambulance. g: white ceramic blimp. h: white ceramic battleship.All 8 figurines are stamped with the City of London Coat of Arms

c. First World War.A cream, rectangular handkerchief bag with a white and pale pink embroidered floral design and two butterflies on its front panel. In the middle of the front panel are two crossed flags; one a Union Jack and the other unidentified, fastened by a mauve tassel cord. A white, scalloped, embroidered border encases the front panel and the outer edges of the bag are finished with white braid and four white tassels. The bag has a cream muslin lining.bags, personal effects, handkerchief bags

From World War IMetal match box cover.Gloria Victoria Feldgrad

Part of the Leo Reoch Cohn Collection. See Catalogue No. 5527.2 for his service record.Pair of chrome plated metal and leather World War One Australian Light Horse spurs with spiked rowels. Each spur has a pair of leather straps, one with a buckle fitting passing over the top of the boot, the other fitting under the sole in front of the boot heel. Each spur is fitted with a leather butterfly. .1) Right spur and .2) Left spur.Stamped on the inside back of .1) and .2): 'M. DEWSBURY & SON, 1914'australian light horse, spurs, leo reoch cohn

The helmet was captured by William J Hanna, Royal Irish Fusiliers. Hanna was wounded during the 1916 Battle of the Somme.World War One German Army steel helmet. The outer surface is painted. Two lugs/ventilation holes are visible on each side. Rivets securing the missing headband are also visible. The front of the helmet has an extended visor whilst the back and sides also project to cover the nape of the neck and ears. Inside on each side are attachment points for a chin strap.helmet, german army - ww1, military equipment, uniforms - army, headwear

An example of a Field service Post Card issued to front line service personnel during World War 1. The postcard is pre-printed with a limited number of statements which can be selected by the sender thus ensuring that details such as unit designation and location are not revealed in the event that the mail items fall in to enemy hands. Printed in black ink on a buff coloured card type paper.

Pair of leather riding boots as issued to the Australian Light Horse servicemen during World War 1. These boots are designed to fit the feet and lower calf and are worn laced. They are made of tan coloured leather with leather soles and have leather laces. These boots were issued to Captain Lewis George Cole of the 3rd Light Horse Brigade (refer supplementary documents attached).world war 1, ww1, australian light horse, alh, cole

Frank Wright was a renown resident of Smeaton, where he was born. He lived at Laura Villa, and attended Smeaton State School. His father William was a gold miner and his mother's name was Sarah. Their family won many singing and instrumental awards. Frank was tutored by Percy Code and was awarded a gold medal for the highest marks in the ALCM examinations in the British Colonies at the age of seventeen years. He became the Australian Open Cornet Champion by the age of eighteen. A year later, Frank conducted the City of Ballarat Band, and later the Ballarat Soldiers’ Memorial Band. He formed the Frank Wright Frisco Band and Frank Wright and his Coliseum Orchestra. These bands won many South Street awards, and Frank as conductor won many awards in the Australian Band Championship contest. In 1933 Frank Wright sailed to England to conduct the famous St Hilda’s Band and was later appointed Musical Director of the London County Council (the GLC or Greater London Council), where he organized many amazing concerts in most of the 150 parks, in and around the London district. He was also responsible for some of London’s major concerts at Kenwood, the Crystal Palace and Holland Park. He was made Professor of Brass and Military Band Scoring and conducted at the Guildhall of Music and Drama. Frank was often invited to adjudicate Brass Band Championships around Europe, in Australia, including South Street and in New Zealand. The Frank Wright Medal at the Royal South Street competition is awarded to an individual recognized as making an outstanding contribution to brass music in Australia.A printed souvenir programme which details the history and successes of the brass band set up at the Fodens Motor Body Works in 1900. On the back cover is a photograph and details of the band personnel and the Managing Director of the company. Also shown are two photographs, one of the 1902 Foden Steam Wagon and one of the World War 2 Centaur Tank which had been built by the company.frank wright, foden diesel, fodens motor works band, brass band, centaur tank, foden steam wagon

Hand written notes titled 'Bells In and Around Bendigo from Alex. H. Stone. In 1951 the bell of H. M. A. S. Bendigo was presented to the City during Centenary celebrations. It was hung in the foyer of the Town (now City) Hall. This ship was a minesweeper in the Second World War. Also is an article titled 'Memories of 'Fedder Duster', who was a market gardener in Retreat Road.document, bells in and around bendigo, alex h stone, corvette h. m. a. s. bendigo, empress of britain, hong kong shipping company, royal australian navy, bendigo advertiser, fedder duster, ah louey, mr curnow, technical school, joch

Cream cotton doyley (doiley) crocheted by either Elsie Nolting (nee Fraser) or her cousin May Rose (nee Bennett) both of Charlton Victoria. The item was made around 1918 as a dedication to the success of the allies in the First World War. Doyley is crocheted in a treble stitch, edged with clear glass beads. Within the crocheting are the words 'Success to the Allies'. Accession 258/14.handcrafts, crochet, d'oyley, world war 1, milk jug cover, doyley.

Bendigo Advertiser "The way we were" from Saturday, August 21, 2004. Fun time: celebrating at Luna Park in 1946 after being released from the airforce after World War II, were Bob Greive, Arthur Hando and Reg Hansford, from Bendigo. Bob is known to many as the trainer of Schweppes open Handicap winner Fearless Sophie.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were

Black and white photo of Clarke's Grocer Shop in Mitcham Road, Mitcham. Double fronted shop. Second shop in Rangeview Shopping Centre. Owned by J.B. Clarke and run by he, his wife and his son , Fraser, for a long time. He was still advertising in 'Local Advertiser', Page 1, 1963. 'Late AIF' on window indicates after World War One.clarke, j.b.

95-page booklet distributed by the R.A.A.F. in Australia to returned servicemen at the end of the Second World War. The booklet contains text, illustrations and photographs. It covers topics such as: sport, politics, total war, allied troops came, big news stories, seasons and crops, landmarks changed, notable deaths, wartime slang, how money was raised, an outline history of the war etc..australia - second world war 1939-1945, australia -- history -- 1939-1945, australia -- politics and government -- 1939-1945.

Holmes Family Ascot World War One memorabilia This postcard was sent from France during World War One. The writer, Gordon Spittle, enlisted with the brother of the recipient, Mary Coghill Holmes. Postcard with embroidered detail on white silk. The embroidery includes a crowned crest, and the flags of England, France, and Italy and the words "Souvenir d'Amiens".Verso "Somewhere in France July 14th '17 My dear Mary, In the first place I have to thank you for your letter of April 30th which came to hand by the last mail, and also very kindly the tin of biscuits sent per Miss B. which came to hand by the last Sunday. I also received a tin from Violet and will be writing her to-morrow and the next day it it is not to hot and muggy. I can assure you both that I appreciate your continued kindness more than words can tell, and only regret that I am unable to do something in return. Who can believe it is just two years ago since Harry & I enlisted, & the war doesn't appear to be any nearer ending than it did then, however let us hope and trust the end is not very far off, for goodness only knows how utterly tied (sic) of it we all are. His Majesty the King paid our division a visit on Thursday, & yesterday I went to Amiens for the day. Must now ring off for the present with kindest regards to your Mother, Violet, Willie and Self. From S. Gordon S." chatham family archive, chatham, holmes, harry holmes, mary holmes, amiens, world war, world war 1, world war i, world war one, gordon spittle, embroidery, france, western front, mary coghill holmes, postcard

These badges were produced in 1917 to provide funds for the Lady Mayoress’ Fund during World War One. This fund was largely involved in funding canteens and other comforts for the servicemen during World War One..1 A metal badge with a gold rim, a dark gold background, a cream-coloured map of Australia with red printing and five stars representing the Southern Cross (one smaller star may represent Tasmania). The badge has a metal clip at the back and is somewhat rusted. .2 as above I will help until the war is won Copyright S & S (?) world war one, history of warrnambool, lady mayoress’ fund

This mask would have presumably been manufactred and used as a gas mask during World War One conflicts. It is presumably British made. It could also possibly date to the World War Two era.This item is a piece of protective equipment which presumably dates to the World War One era. As a surviving artefact from the Great War, this item holds historic value.Gas mask with rubberised light brown fabric face cover, plastic goggles for seeing, straps for fastening and a nozzle to attach to a canister. The canister is now missing. The goggles have corroded steel rings around themwhich protrude sloghtly from the mask. The light brown fabric covered rubber nozzle is attached to a black metallic component, which is attached to the mask with a circle of black rubber in between the metal and the mask. There is also another short piece of rubber attached to this black metallic component which is folded and positined between the nozzle and the mask. There is an inscription On the exterior of the mask, where the nose would ordinarilly be positioned. There is also an inscription in the interior on an almost full circular piece of fabric which is stitched into the same posion. This has a circle of metal stitched beneath it, which protrudes in two sections towards the wearers face. On the ends of the protruded sections are square pads of fabric, which are presumably there to position on either side of the wearers nose. The mask has a reinforces rubberised fabric rim where it would be incontact with the face. The main rubber nozzle protrudes through the inside of the mask, forming a mouth piece. There are four black straps and one light brown colour strap stitched to the exterior rim of the mask. Two of the black straps are severed.On the exterior at the nose: 3 On the interior at the nose: 22 109gas mask, mask, world war one, first world war, world war 1, ww1, wwi, the great war

World War II Naval photosA4 sized red imitation leather covered album spiral bound containing photographs of unknown Naval ships and Japanese surrender (Probably in the Pacific) c1945naval ships, japanese surrender, cpl. w. v. furlong, vx79866, photos