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The Mrs Aeneas Gunn Memorial Library
Book, Macmillan and Co, Lord Lawrence, 1892
... Great Britain - Military history... Lawrence. p.203. Great Britain - Military history India - British ...The life and times of Lord Lawrencep.203.non-fictionThe life and times of Lord Lawrencegreat britain - military history, india - british occupation -
The Mrs Aeneas Gunn Memorial Library
Book, Macmillan and Co, Colin Campbell, 1892
... Great Britain - Military history... Colin Campbell p.222. Great Britain - Military history India ...The life and times of Colin Campbellp.222.non-fictionThe life and times of Colin Campbellgreat britain - military history, india - british occupation -
The Mrs Aeneas Gunn Memorial Library
Book, Macmillan and Co, Lord Clive, 1892
... Great Britain - Military history... Clive. p.221. Great Britain - Military history India - British ...The life and times of Lord Clivep.221.non-fictionThe life and times of Lord Clivegreat britain - military history, india - british occupation -
The Mrs Aeneas Gunn Memorial Library
Book, Hodder and Stoughton, Scotland for-ever : a gift-book of the Scottish regiments, 19??
... Scotland - Military history....179. Scotland - History Scotland - Military history A record ...A record of the valour of the historical Scottish regimentsIll, p.179.non-fictionA record of the valour of the historical Scottish regimentsscotland - history, scotland - military history -
Unions Ballarat
Military Career of Napoleon the Great - An Account of the Remarkable Campaigns of the "Man of Destiny" (Don Woodward Collection), Gibbs, MS, 1909
... and military history - France. Biographical interest - Napoleon ...Biography of Napoleon Bonaparte's boyhood, military and political career. Napoléon Bonaparte (1769-1821) was a French politician and military leader. He played a significant role in the French Revolution and other warfare. He was Emperor of France in 1804-14 and for a short time in 1815.Politics and military history - France. Biographical interest - Napoleon Bonaparte.Book; 514 pages. Cover: blue background; gold lettering; author's name and title.btlc, ballarat trades hall, ballarat trades and labour council, bonaparte, napoleon, revolutions - french, biography, warfare - waterloo, military, history - france -
Wodonga & District Historical Society Inc
Booklet - Haeusler Collection Christmas War songs c. 1914, The Petersen Printing Company PTY. LTD, "A Soldier's Greeting: A Happy Christmas"
... military history..., social history, and military history. ww1 world war one the great ...The Wodonga Historical Society Haeusler Collection provides invaluable insight into life in late nineteenth and early twentieth century north east Victoria. The collection comprises manuscripts, personal artefacts used by the Haeusler family on their farm in Wodonga, and a set of glass negatives which offer a unique visual snapshot of the domestic and social lives of the Haeusler family and local Wodonga community. The Haeusler family migrated from Prussia (Germany) to South Australia in the 1840s and 1850s, before purchasing 100 acres of Crown Land made available under the Victorian Lands Act 1862 (also known as ‘Duffy’s Land Act’) in 1866 in what is now Wodonga West. The Haeusler family were one of several German families to migrate from South Australia to Wodonga in the 1860s. This item has well documented provenance and a known owner. It forms part of a significant and representative historical collection which reflects the local history of Wodonga. It contributes to our understanding of domestic and family life in early twentieth century Wodonga, as well as providing interpretative capacity for themes including local history, social history, and military history. A booklet of war songs printed during the Great War (c.1914) titled "A Soldier's Greeting: A Happy Christmas". The cover features an illustration of a soldier on a horse. He is blowing into a brass instrument. ww1, world war one, the great war, military history -
Wodonga & District Historical Society Inc
Booklet - Hamilton-Smith Collection War Hymns Booklet c. early 1900s
... military history... military history local history social history ...The Hamilton-Smith collection was donated by the children of Grace Mary Hamilton-Smith nee Ellwood (1911-2004) and John Hamilton-Smith (1909-1984) who settled in Wodonga in the 1940s. The Ellwood family had lived in north-east Victoria since the late 1800s. Grace’s mother, Rosina Ellwood nee Smale, was the first teacher at Baranduda in 1888, and a foundation member of the C.W.A. Rosina and her husband Mark retired to Wodonga in 1934. Grace and John married at St. David’s Church, Albury in 1941. John was a grazier, and actively involved in Agricultural Societies. The collection contains significant items which reflect the local history of Wodonga, including handmade needlework, books, photographs, a wedding dress, maps, and material relating to the world wars. This item has well documented provenance and a known owner. It forms part of a significant and representative historical collection which reflects the local history of Wodonga. It contributes to our understanding of social and family life in early twentieth century Wodonga, as well as providing interpretative capacity for themes including local history and social history. A small printed booklet with columns of black text hamilton-smith, hamilton-smith collection, wodonga, war, ww1, ww2, world wars, military, military history, local history, social history -
Wodonga & District Historical Society Inc
Book - The Australian Army - A Brief History, Austin, Brigadier M and Lever, Major Geoff, 2001
... Military History... Military Military History A revised short history of the Australian ...A revised short history of the Australian Army beginning with Aboriginal resistance to settlement; through an examination of the service of colonial forces in the Sudan and Boer Wars; both World Wars, Korea, Vietnam and Afghanistan. It contains a detailed section explaining the history and traditions of the Australian Army including patches, badges, the slouch hat and the Rising Sun badge.A bound volume of 96 pages featuring an image of an Australian soldier carrying an injured child on the cover. This publication includes 11 maps in colour as well as black and white and colour illustrations.A revised short history of the Australian Army beginning with Aboriginal resistance to settlement; through an examination of the service of colonial forces in the Sudan and Boer Wars; both World Wars, Korea, Vietnam and Afghanistan. It contains a detailed section explaining the history and traditions of the Australian Army including patches, badges, the slouch hat and the Rising Sun badge.australian military, military history -
Wodonga & District Historical Society Inc
Book - Maestro John Monash - Australia's Greatest Citizen General, Tim Fischer, November 2014
... Australia Military History... Australian military officer. SIr John Monash Australia Military ...Who was the most innovative general of WW1? In this publication, Tim Fischer declares this to be John Monash, a man who according to Fischer, for all the recognition he received in his lifetime and after, was never given his proper due. It provides a synopsis of Sir John Monash's life and achievements. The book also included an argument to posthumously promote Sir John Monash to the rank of Field Marshal. The author, Timothy Andrew Fischer AC was an Australian politician and diplomat who served as leader of the National Party from 1990 to 1999. He was Deputy Prime Minister in the Howard Government from 1996 to 1999. Fischer was born in Lockhart, New South Wales. He served with the Australian Army in the Vietnam War. Tim Fischer was born on 3 May 1946 in Lockhart, NSW and died in Albury on 22 August 2019.A paperback volume of 268 pages, 16 unnumbered pages of photos, illustrations and maps. The covers feature photos of John Monash.Who was the most innovative general of WW1? In this publication, Tim Fischer declares this to be John Monash, a man who according to Fischer, for all the recognition he received in his lifetime and after, was never given his proper due. It provides a synopsis of Sir John Monash's life and achievements. The book also included an argument to posthumously promote Sir John Monash to the rank of Field Marshal. The author, Timothy Andrew Fischer AC was an Australian politician and diplomat who served as leader of the National Party from 1990 to 1999. He was Deputy Prime Minister in the Howard Government from 1996 to 1999. Fischer was born in Lockhart, New South Wales. He served with the Australian Army in the Vietnam War. Tim Fischer was born on 3 May 1946 in Lockhart, NSW and died in Albury on 22 August 2019.sir john monash, australia military history, world war 1 campaigns, tim fischer -
Wodonga & District Historical Society Inc
Book - "Next to Impossible" The Remarkable LIfe of Albert Chalmers Borella VC, Bradley A. Chalmers, 2015
... military history... Borella VC Victoria Cross military history biography Albert ...Quotation from back cover- "Bushman, farmhand, artist, metropolitan fireman, decorated soldier, soldier settler, POW commandant. At ease in the company of the King or the common man, Albert Chalmers Borella VC did it all. This is his remarkable life story. " In 1918 Albert Borella (1881-1968) led a platoon in an attack to straighten the front line beyond Villers-Bretonneux, from which a major British offensive was to be launched a few weeks later. While ahead of his troops, he single-handedly captured a machine-gun. Then, after clearing a trench and dug-outs, he inspired his men to hold out during heavy enemy counter-attacks. Borella had earlier received the Military Medal and been Mentioned in Despatches. Although he had enlisted in Townsville (from Darwin), after the war he lived in Victoria as a farmer. Borella also served in the Second World War, and afterwards settled in Albury, New South Wales where he passed away on 07 February 1968. This extensive biography documents his background and life achievements.non-fictionQuotation from back cover- "Bushman, farmhand, artist, metropolitan fireman, decorated soldier, soldier settler, POW commandant. At ease in the company of the King or the common man, Albert Chalmers Borella VC did it all. This is his remarkable life story. " In 1918 Albert Borella (1881-1968) led a platoon in an attack to straighten the front line beyond Villers-Bretonneux, from which a major British offensive was to be launched a few weeks later. While ahead of his troops, he single-handedly captured a machine-gun. Then, after clearing a trench and dug-outs, he inspired his men to hold out during heavy enemy counter-attacks. Borella had earlier received the Military Medal and been Mentioned in Despatches. Although he had enlisted in Townsville (from Darwin), after the war he lived in Victoria as a farmer. Borella also served in the Second World War, and afterwards settled in Albury, New South Wales where he passed away on 07 February 1968. This extensive biography documents his background and life achievements.victoria cross, military history, biography albert borella, borella albert chalmers v.c> -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Uniform - Buttons, 1940 - 1960
... military history... haberdashery military history army ...Probably uniform buttons from World War 11 (1940_45) 0r after as world War 1 forces were referred to as Australian Imperial Forces.Three Brass & copper alloy buttons from a military uniform. Two large buttons and one small with a loop on back for sewing to uniform. Each button features relief text encircling the button edge and with an outline of Australia & Tasmania surmounted by an Imperial crown.Text on perimeter:'Australian Military Forces'costume accessories, haberdashery, military history, army -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Sign - Blackboard - WW1 A.I.F
... Military History.... france world war 1 Mitcham RSL Australian Infantry Force Military ...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 -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Memorabilia - Picture, c1918
... military history.../1917 Bristol England age 19 military history army ...Mitcham RSL collection History of war service- enlisted Geelong 25/8/1915 aged 18. Died 15/4/1917 Bristol England age 19Picture containing service memorabilia for Pentzlyn, Charles Stewart memorial plaque (Dead mans penny) Memorial certificate Kings letter Mothers badge Victory Medal & Mothers medal Photograp |Mounted in black frame Medals & memorial plaque inscribed with namemilitary history, army -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Medal - Framed medal, 22/04/1990 12:00:00 AM
... military history... presented military history army numismatics medals - military ...The Gallipoli Star was presented to those who had fought at Gallipoli on 25 April 1915 (Anzac Day) and those who had arrived subsequently to the initial landing. although Australian and New Zealand governments intended to issue the star the British government thought it unfair. So it was not issued until April 1990 when it was officially presentedBrass metal frame with a green background. At top is a cut out where the 'Gallipoli Star' medal rests. Medal has ribbon Yellow, red, blue,military history, army, numismatics, medals - military -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Textile - Handkerchief, 1945 approx
... military history... on 2 September 1945. World War 2 military history army costume ...White silk handkerchief with newspaper headlines and stories related to the surrender of Japan on 2 September 1945.World War 2White silk handkerchief with screen prints in green of newspaper articles of surrender by Japanese 2 September 1945.as abovemilitary history, army, costume accessories, male -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Souvenir - Fabric Sample, c 1914
... military history... of Honybun collection Sample of W W I camoflague fabric military ...Part of Honybun collectionSample of W W I camoflague fabricSample of doped canvas fabric from W W I German aircraft. Rectangular shape of Fabric in green, purple and yellow with hole for tag in one cornermilitary history, army, air force -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Uniform - Badge
... military history... crown and banner. The Army Australia military history army ...Embroidered Patch badge for army uniform. Olive green background, rising sun symbol with red/gold crown and banner.The Army Australiamilitary history, army, costume, male uniform, military -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Uniform - The Wounded Stripe Badge, c: 1914-1918
... military history... military history army ...Item came from the Mitcham RSL's Collection when the sub branch closed on 16/01/2014Brass Badge worn on the arm of a soldier who has been woundedThe Wounded Stripe Prof. No4. Patnumismatics, badges, military history, army -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Uniform - Australia shoulder badge, 1914-1918
... military history... numismatics badges military history army ...The badge came from the Mitcham RSL Collection after the sub branch closed on 16/01/2014Worn on the shoulder of a soldierBrass badge worn on the shoulder of an Australian WWI soldier.Indistinctnumismatics, badges, military history, army -
Bendigo Military Museum
Award - AWARD, MM, WW1, (estimated); Post 1917
... military history... for his service history and award details. awards military history ...Leslie Pryde "MM", Regt No 11986. refer Cat No 914 for his service history and award details.Official document from the Australian Imperial Force dated, Melbourne 18.7.1918 relating to the award of "The Military Medal" for bravery in the field by Corporal L Pryde. The notice was sent to his mother Mrs J Pryde stating that "His Majesty the King" had approved the award. The document is a one sided paper. awards, military history, mm -
Bendigo Military Museum
Book - BOOK WW1, Martin Marix Evans, Battles of WWI, Published 2012
... books-military-history... & on the Gallipoli Peninsula. books-military-history Gallipoli western front ...Battles of WWI is an illustrated account of warfare along the Western front & on the Gallipoli Peninsula.Soft cardboard cover, with a sepia photo of soldiers in a trench, white print on black background on front. White print on mid green background on spine & back. 256 pages, cut plain paper. Illustrated with over 130 black & white photos & battle maps.books-military-history, gallipoli, western front -
Bendigo Military Museum
Certificate - DISCHARGE CERTIFICATE WW1, 22.5.1919
... military history... for his service history and award. certificate military history ...Leslie PRYDE "MM". Refer Cat No 914 for his service history and award.A brief description of enlistment, service and discharge on both sides of the document. The document is a fawn colour, thicker than paper but able to be folded in 3 for postage. The front is divided into 3 sections, top being name, rank and serial number, age, enlistment date, unit and birth place. Centre is reason for discharge, service time, awards and decorations. Bottom is signed of by relevant person. The rear is dedicated to the individuals height, complexion, eye and hair colour, age on discharge and trade or calling prior to enlistment, intended place of residence. The person then signs the document. All entries on the form are hand written.On the front at top is a Register No: Unreadable On the rear are 2 numbers; “V/B No 41745 & No 124038”certificate, military history, numismatics, mm -
Bendigo Military Museum
Souvenir - TRAY, WOODEN, C.1939 - 45
... military history-souvenirs.... domestic items-trays military history-souvenirs ...Wooden tray with Rising Sun design. Inlay of 2 different timbers. 4 small raised handles on edges.domestic items-trays, military history-souvenirs -
Bendigo Military Museum
Photograph - PHOTOGRAPH RAAF, FRAMED, Post 1960
... military history - airforce...-photographs military history - airforce Raaf ...Colour photo of 2 RAAF Chinooks (CH-47) RAAF No 12 Squadron. Varnished, pine colour timber frame with glass.Below photo in black print: “Chinook medium lift helicopters of the RAAF's No 12 Squadron”photography-photographs, military history - airforce, raaf -
Bendigo Military Museum
Photograph - PHOTOGRAPH, FRAMED
... military history - navy... civic momentoes military history - navy ...Tan wooden frame, glass front, cardboard backing. Blue/grey border around colour photo of a brass plaque. 2 hanging clasps on rear. God Speed HMAS Bendigo From the citizens of Bendigo Victoria Australiaphotography-photographs, civic momentoes, military history - navy -
Bendigo Military Museum
Poster - POSTER, TOBRUK, James Emery, "SIEGE OF TOBRUK, APRIL - DEC. 1944
... Military History... for his service details. Framed Accessories Military History James ...Items in collection relating to "Ron BOLLARD" VX 14150, refer Cat No 5919P for his service details.1,2,3. Posters - heavy paper, red, black and blue print on pale blue background. Illustrated, coloured map of Tobruk, three small portraits of military personnel and "HQ SYMBOL OF THE NINTH AUST. DIVISION" in 4 corners. Information and history, documented on the poster. 1. Framed poster - timber, black painted with cardboard backing. 2,3. Laminated with clear plastic.framed accessories, military history -
Bendigo Military Museum
Plaque - TOBRUK PLAQUE, 2) 1991
... military history.... societies-service clubs military history Tobruk J Behan ...Plaques were held by Bill Jeffers VX52782 (Rat of Tobruk) Bendigo Sub Branch. Donated to the Soldiers Memorial Museum Bendigo by his wife Jean after he passed away. Refer 147 for Bills service details.Rats of Tobruk Association commemorative plaques. .1) Rats of Tobruk Assoc. Bendigo plaque, copper relief of kangaroo with banners above and below with crown above. .2) Battle of Tobruk 50th anniversary plaque, copper relief, same design as .1..1 "Rats of Tobruk 1941 Association Bendigo Vic" .2 "50th Anniversary Sydney NSW April 1991"societies-service clubs, military history, tobruk -
Bendigo Military Museum
Book - BOOK, WW2, Australian Corps of Signals, "SIGNALS", 1953
... Military History..." Book Military History Australian Corps of Signals Halstead ..."SIGNALS" "STORY OF THE AUSTRALIAN CORPS OF SIGNALS"Hard cover book. Cover - cardboard with green buckram covering. Black print on front and spine. Illustrated in black print small Corps of Signals badge. 196 pages, cut, plain, off white paper. Illustrated - black and white and colour photographs, portraits, maps and cartoons. End paper - front and back - Illustrated in pale green tones - montage of photographs.book, military history -
Bendigo Military Museum
Book, Department of Veteran's Affairs, Fromelles and the Somme 1916 - Australians on the Western Front, 2006
... military history... Errata. books military history Department of Veteran's Affairs ....1 Hardcover book, grey with black and white photo of cratered landscape inset into "1916" title. .2 Donation letter. .3 Errata.books, military history -
Bendigo Military Museum
Photograph - PHOTOGRAPH WW1 ERA, c.WWI
... military history - souvenirs...-photographs military history - souvenirs ...This young lady was to be the bride of George Bailey JACKSON. See Cat No 3460P & 3446P.Black & white photo of a young lady wearing a light shade hat with decorations & a light blouse with large collar. Her jacket has a single row of buttons, 2 large pockets at hip line & a belt of the same material. A Rising Sun brooch can be seen on the jacket L lapel.On front: “Yours sincerely Louise”photography-photographs, military history - souvenirs