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Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Postcard, World War One soldier, possibly William Smith, About 1914
Part of a group of WW1 photographs including AIF camp, 1914, officers of T.M.s, Light Horse Battery.Black & white photograph of a soldier in uniform, standing near a large mantle piece, with no insignia or colour patches. postcards, photographs, world war 1, light horse, william smith -
Kyneton RSL Sub Branch
Diary 1914
The diary belonged to George Gilbert Connolly who enlisted in WW1 1914. He enlisted in Queenstown Tasmania.Black soft leather wallet and diary folder with ribbon tie.Inside cover of diary: To George With love from Alice Nixon St Queenstown 9-10-14 Tasmania First page of diary is dated Tuesday Oct 20-10-14. Hand written with pen, entries dated until arrival in Queenstown August 1916ww1 diary -
Clunes Museum
Programme - POSTER, ARTHUR J. GIDDINGS, 1919
Event to celebrate peace at the end of WW1, programme of boys and girls sports events, returned soldiers race.1 X PAGE RED AND BLUE PRINTING ON CREAM COLOURED BACKGROUNDJuly 19th, 1919 Clunes and District Peace Celebrations Sports Programmepeace celebrations 1919, giddings, sports programme 1919 -
Ringwood RSL Sub-Branch
Medal British War Medal 1914 1918, 1922 ?
WW1 Service medal, possibly missing other medals, namely a 1914 - 15 Star and a Victory Medal.Silver War Medal 1914 -18 to No 15126 A/Cpl. H. R. Macoboy ASC AIFBritish War Medal - Naming around the edge, details recorded above. -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Sign - Blackboard - WW1 A.I.F
The Blackboard used to hang outside Officer's tent and write daily orders, World War 1, WW1.Black framed blackboard surmounted by AIF crest.france, world war 1, mitcham rsl, australian infantry force, military history, australian army -
4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment Unit History Room
Souvenir - Trench Art, Bracelet Metal Map of Australia with leather strap, Mid 1917
Wrist badge for self identifiaction made by 2381 C.W. Smith as Trench Art during service in WW1Manufactured during WW1 by C.W. Smith as an item of identification in case of an adverse occurrence during his operational serviceHand made metal map of Australia with brown leather band hand stitched and brass metal buckle“2381 C.W.SMITH/1ST FIELD SQDN./A.N.Z. MTD DIV M.” Inscribed on front of metal mapwrist, badge, metal -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Photograph, 1/11/1998 12:00:00 AM
To be used as memorialo to WW1 Sholdiers from Lakes Entrance after removal of memorial avenue cypress treesColour photograph of rock from the entry at Shire Office Palmers Road after its relocation to the lawn area on Esplanade west of Post Office jetty Lakes Entrance Victoriaboats and boating, jetties -
Geelong RSL Sub Branch
Medal 5134 TSgt George Audley Tennyson, Early 20th Century
Victory Medal awarded to 5134 TSgt George A Tennyson who served with the 22 Bn AMF during WW1.This is the original Medal of TSgt G A Tennyson.Round silver medal (Victory Medal) with appropriate ribbon attached.On the circumference of the medal 5134 TSgt G A Tennyson 22 Bn AMF amf ww1 5134 tsgt g a tennyson -
Geelong RSL Sub Branch
Medal 2411 Pte M O Kauffman, Early 20th Century
This Medal was presented to 2411 Pte M O Kauffman who served with 14 Battalion AIF during WW1.The Medal is original that was presented to 2411 Pte M O Kauffman for his service with the AIF during WW1.Victory Medal 1914-1919 with ribbon attached.2411 Pte M O Kauffman 14 Bn AIF.ww1 victory medal, 2411 pte m o kauffmann 14 bn aif -
Geelong RSL Sub Branch
Print, 'The Camel Corps at Magdhaba, 23 December 1916', Late 20th Century
The Imperial Camel Corps was a camel mounted infantry brigade raised by the British Empire in December 1916 during WW1.This is a print of the painting by H Septimus Power of the Camel Corps at Magdhaba on 23 December 1916An oblong colour print on paper in a wooden frame.The print is of a painting by H Septimus Power, published by the Australian War Memorial, Canberra, ACTcamel corps, ww1, december 1916 -
Geelong RSL Sub Branch
Medals - 3305 James Scholes, Early 20th Centuty
3305 Pte J Scholes enlisted to the AIF on 7 March 1916 and served with 29 Battalion during WW1.The Medals are the originals belonging to 3305 Pte J Scholes1 x British War Medal 1914-1918, 1 x Victory Medal 1914-19183305 Pte J Scholes, 29 BN AIF33095 pte j scholes -
Bendigo Military Museum
Headwear - HELMET, STEEL - BRITISH PATTERN, c. WW2
British pattern steel army helmet as used in both WW1 and WW2. This example dates from the WW2 era.British pattern steel helmet, dark olive in colour. Outside of the helmet is covered in dark olive green mesh which is secured with olive green cotton cord. A bolt head is prominent on the crown of the helmet and corresponds to a nut and thread on the inside. This nut and bolt secures a black rubber pad. A sweat band in black synthetic material is secured to the inside rim of the helmet. An adjustable webbing chin strap with brass buckle is attached with clips to each side.Niluniform - army, costume - male, protective headgear -
Bendigo Military Museum
Book - MILITARY BOOK, ANZAC Day Commemoration Committee QLD, In Search of Jacka, VC, 2002
In search 0f JACKA VC. Investigating the life of famous WW1. Australian Soldier through evidence, a biography for education.Book, soft cover cardboard, white print on dark red back ground, front has copy of an Oil painting of “Captain Albert Jacka” by George Coates, back cover colour illustration enlist poster depicting Lieut Jacka VC, 24 pages, plain white, illustrated in B & W photographs, maps and medals.albert jacka vc, investigating albert jacka -
Bendigo Military Museum
Accessory - IDENTIFICATION TAG, 1941
Frederick George East served WW1 and WW2. Refer 537 medals for service history also 516.7, 538.2.Personnel Identification tag , aluminum, oval shaped with 2 small holes for attachments. inscribed on both sides.Front: "2nd AIF, F. G. East CE Cpt. B3 VX64901" Rear: "P 2147 Wife Rita Sons Ivan and Norman"personal effects - identification, accessory -
Bendigo Military Museum
Document - CERTIFICATE, FRAMED, Bethany Gallery, c.WWI
Pte HARRY THOMPSON No 69437 New Zealand Expeditionary Force WW1. Refer 2027 for his service details. Illustrated certificate, brown & black ink printed on cream paper, mount in brown & green cardboard & brown frame.The Great War 1914 - 1918 Certificate of Service in the NZEF for Pte Harry Thompson 69437 Stamp on back: Bethany Gallery 116 Bridge St Bendigodocuments - certificates, military history-service records -
4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment Unit History Room
Painting, M R Taite, SS Wiltshire, est 1920
During WW1 the troop ship Wiltshire made many voyages carrying Light Horse troops to the war zoneFramed painting of Troop Ship SS WiltshireSS Wiltshire Troopship A18 Australian Expeditionary Forces 4th Victorian (sic) Light Horse -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Book, Ross Coulthart, The Lost Diggers, 2012
Stories and photographs of Australian soldiers during WW2. Discusses WW1 campaigns and the stories of the soldiers who were involved. Light brown and cream coloured cover with cut out in front centre showing a picture of an Australian soldier. Title and authors name printed below cut out on front page and on spine. Back page has a short inscription on it. 399 pages. previous inscription inside has been whited out.ww1 campaigns, ww2 australian soldiers, australian diggers -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Three Soldiers -- Mr Stuart Kingsley Mitchell with Mr William A Syme & Mr Thomas 'Clem' Phillips in WW 1 uniforms
Three Soldiers. Stuart Kingsley Mitchell. William A Syme and Thomas 'Clem' Phillips in uniform standing in doorway. WW1.stawell world war 1 -
Chiltern Athenaeum Trust
ANZAC Commemorative Medallion (instituted in 1967) P. T. Bernard, 1967
Manufactured in 1967 to commemorate the WW1 ANZAC Gallipoli Peninsular Campaign in 1915. Issued to recipient P. T. Bernard. For commemoration of service throughout the Gallipoli Campaign in 1915. Issued to P. T. Bernard.Cast in Bronze. 75mm high and 50mm wide. Obverse depicts Simpson and his donkey carrying a wounded soldier to safety. It is bordered on the lower half by a laurel wreath above the word ANZAC. Reverse shows a map of Australia and New Zealand superimposed by the Southern Cross. The lower half is bordered by the New Zealand Fern leaves. The name and initials of the recipient is engraved and the medallion is issued in a presentation box. Engraved for P. T. Bernard. Engraved for recipient P.T. Bernard. ww1 anzac gallipoli campaign 1915, anzac commemorative medal, ww1 1914-1918, gallipoli and anzac, p. t. bernard soldier. -
Mont De Lancey
Card - Postcards, early 1900's
Greeting cards sent during WW1 - 1917, 1918. Owned and sent by R.T. Mitchell to his daughter Anne.Three silk embroidered postcards, sent from France during World War 1, from R.J. Mitchell to his daughter Anne. There are also two black and white postcards.1. Handwritten in grey pencil on the back of the Forget-Me-not card: 31/5/1917 'Dear Anne I got a letter from you a few days ago and am glad to know you are well and got plenty of work to do. How is school getting on, do you still want to be a teacher well if you do mind you are a good one. Your loving fatherr. 2. X-mas wishes: France 5th 1918. Dear Annie Received your birthday thank you very much How are you getting on with your scholarship. Hope you have a very happy christmas Lots of love your affe father R.J.Mitchell 3. handwritten in grey pencil on the back of the Happy Christmas card 'Somewhere in Belgium Oct 15th, 1917 Dear Anne Received your letter of July 3rd. Am sorry pearl has ben so bad, hope she is alright again now. Well I am keeping quite well we are having plenty of rain although it is fine today. Hope you have a veery merry Christmas Loads of love Your affec father R J Mitchell'. 4. Carte Postale - Postcard 5/1918postcards, greeting cards -
Bendigo Military Museum
Document - DOCUMENTS VARIOUS WW2, c.1940 onwards
Herbert Hewston VX71132, refer Cat No 2893.2 for his service history. Part of the HEWSTON collection WW1 & WW2..1) Army Driving Licence, folded material covered, brown. .2) Record of Service Book, brown. .3) Demobilization Procedure Book, brown.“HEWSTON H T, VX71132”military history - service records, documents - licences -
Bendigo Military Museum
Memorabilia - POSTCARDS & GREETING CARDS WW1, c.1913 onwards
Bert HEWSTON, refer Cat No 2759.2 for his service history. Part of the HEWSTON collection re WW1 and WW2.Collection of 25 greeting cards sent from Europe by Herbert (Bert) HEWSTON to his family. Easter, Christmas, New Year & Birthday cards. They are various sizes.Most signed by “Bert HEWSTON”documents - cards, military history - army/souvenirs -
Bendigo Military Museum
Photograph - PHOTOGRAPHS WW1, c.1915
Bert HEWSTON, refer Cat No 2759.2 for his service history. Part of the HEWSTON collection re WW1 & WW2.Four x black & white photos presumable taken by Bert HEWSTON during his war experience. .1) Group of Kaffir women & children. .2) Band playing onboard the ship Wandilla, conveying Bert to Europe. .3) Band playing on Avon River, Durrington. .4) 2 x uniformed soldiers. All different sizes.photography-photographs, military history - army -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Photograph, 1915 c
This building was once a shop. During WW1 the shop windows were boarded over, used as residence by the Fielder familyBlack and white photograph showing two women and four children on the veranda of a building in which once stood on the corner of Main Road and The Esplanade Paynesville Victoriaflora -
Montmorency/Eltham RSL Sub Branch
Leggings - Stohwasser Pattern
Brown Stohwasser leggings were worn from WW1 through to later years, these worn by John Cordwell in the CMF 1936. Part of the Cordwell collection donated by the family, worn by John Cordwell (Past President) during his service in the CMF 1936Pair of brown Leather Leggings of the Stohwasser Pattern with leather straps and steel buckles.clothing -
Geelong RSL Sub Branch
Photograph - Albert Jacka VC, MC & Bar, Albert Jacka VC, MC & Bar, Late 20th Century
Albert Jacka VC, MC & Bar served with the AIF during WW1 from 1914-1920 at Gallipoli and the Western Front.Albert Jacka won his VC at Gallipoli, he was the first Australian to receive the Award.Black Timber Frame with black and white photograph of Albert Jacka.Lance Corporal Albert Jacka, Of the 14th (Victorian) Battalion, Australian Infantry Force. The First Australian VCjacka gallipoli ww1 aif -
Bendigo Military Museum
Card - SYMPATHY CARD, Atlas Press, Marlborough series, 1917
The card relates to the death of George Frederick Pierce DCM. Refer Cat No 1891P for his service, award and death WW1.Four page folding card, front cover has a set of flags with a cross and wreath, inside a short poem headed “he fought the good fight”, next page is a brief sympathy note and under a hand written note in ink, a small black ribbon holds the pages together.Front cover, “A world of sympathy”, in ink “To Mrs and Mr Pierce from Agnes.E.Staples”.sympathy, military, cards -
Bendigo Military Museum
Accessory - IDENTITY DISCS & BADGE, post 1902 & C.WW1
Herbert Edgar Hewston No 40 AIF. Refer 2759.2 for his service history. Part of the HEWSTON collection WW1 & WW2.Two Identity Discs, 1 round aluminium, 1 eight sided fibre and 1 badge with crown & Edward VII & Alexandra depiction, with a small piece of red cloth attached to the metal. All are attached to a length of laced leather“40 H HEWSTON 3 Aust Pnrs AIF Pres 1916” “Edward VII Accession 22.1.1901 Coronation 26.6.1902”military history - identification, identity discs -
Bendigo Military Museum
Photograph, Post 2000
John Thomas O'Bree MM. Served in WW1 and WW11. Refer Cat No 1334 for his service details and award of the “MM”.B&W copy of soldier John Thomas O'Bree MM for display purposes."Regt No 6865 John Thomas O'Bree"photography- photographs, o’bree, mm -
Warrnambool RSL Sub Branch
WW1 Bayonet Scabbard, around 1910
This scabbard was used to carry a 1907 pattern British bayonet which was used by all Commonwealth Countries during WW1 and WW2The scabbard is made of leather and has a metal top section and a metal end sectionbritish ww1 bayonet scabbard