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BOB: Map France 1:100,000 AMIENS, AMIENS, Geographical Section, General Staff, No 2364. October 1915; Ordnance Survey 1916; Minor Corrections 01/10/1916
Original Item souvenired from possibly Australian Corps HQ, probably between the Armistice, 11 November 1918, and June 1919, when the Staff Sergeant R.O.(Bob) Snape was repatriated.The donor, Staff Sergeant R.O. (Bob) Snape, Reg No 8651, enlisted as a Stretcher Bearer in 1915 but, because of his secretarial skills was employed in HQ positions as soon as he arrived in France and as a stenographer who worked as Confidential Clerk to General Sir John Monash from June to December 1918; and subsequently, for General Sir Tread moreTopographical map. Full colour snape collection -
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1:250,000 COMPOSITE WALL-MAP NORTHWEST EUROPE. Ordnance Survey Office, Southampton, 1914
Original Item recovered from possibly Australian Corps HQ, probably between the Armistice, 11 November 1918, and June 1919, when the Staff Sergeant R.O.(Bob) Snape was repatriated.Cloth-backed paper. 6 map sheets glued together to form one large wall map of NW Europe, covering from Normandy beaches to Cologne and Paris to Strasbourg.snape collection -
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BOB: Map - 1:13,000, YPRES, Yperen, p.40, 'Baedeker's Belgium and Holland',1905,14th Edition (English), Leipzig: Karl Baedeker, Publisher, 1905
Bob Snape always included in his kit a few second hand Baedeker's guide books, as well as the 'Belgium and Holland' volume. Bob was a keen observer and commentator and used these guide books as any interested tourist. Bob's letters home often made reference to the history, culture and architecture of the countries he visited in the course of the war. Bob's English born father had lived and worked in France from 1878 to 1880 before his emigration to Australia.Two tone map in orange, grey and black. snape collection -
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AERIAL PHOTOGRAPH, (Oblique shot of battlefield) 30/9/1916, LE BARQUE...... LIGNY THILLOY....... THILLOY, 22.N.1514
Original Item recovered from possibly Australian Corps HQ, probably between the Armistice, 11 November 1918, and June 1919, when the Staff Sergeant R.O.(Bob) Snape was repatriated.Sepia photograph, showing trench lines, gun emplacements, landscape peppered with shell craters.snape collection -
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AERIAL PHOTOGRAPH, (Vertical shot of battle field, shelled/bombed out village) 30/9/1916, 3.C.1159, N7. 20.B &C
Original Item recovered from possibly Australian Corps HQ, probably between the Armistice, 11 November 1918, and June 1919, when the Staff Sergeant R.O.(Bob) Snape was repatriated.Sepia photograph showing shelled/bombed out village with all roofs blown in.snape collection -
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AERIAL PHOTOGRAPH, (Oblique shot of battle field, with shelled/bombed out vilage) 30/9/1916, 3.C.1151, N.26. 6d. 25d
Original Item recovered from possibly Australian Corps HQ, probably between the Armistice, 11 November 1918, and June 1919, when the Staff Sergeant R.O.(Bob) Snape was repatriated.snape collection -
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GAZETTE DES ARDENNES, 5 MAY 1918. 4th year, No 621, German newspaper, in French, for the occupied territories, printed in Charleroi, Belgium. (TRANSLATED IN PART by W.Barber), 5 May 1918
Original, single page propaganda broadsheet, collected by Bob Snape, when he was working as Confidential Clerk to General Sir John Monash, with Australia Corps HQ, in Belgium, late 1918. Yellowed with age, but despite some tears along the folds and a hole the size of a 20 cent piece, it is a good legible document with a front-line mapsnape collection -
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FIVE 5 PHOTOS: BOB & HAROLD at the various stages of their War service: Bob as Stretcher Bearer with the 6th Field Ambulance and later as Confidential Clerk to General Sir John Monash, GOC Australian Corps; Harold as A/B Driver, R.A.NB.T. serving at Gallipoli and, later, as 2nd Lieutenant, 47th Battery, 12th Brigade, Australian Field Artillery. The image of Mother (Rosina Snape) and her two soldier boys was prominently displayed at home, on the mantle-piece
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THE COOK FAMILY: BOB & HAROLD'S MATERNAL RELATIVES AND THEIR HISTORY as told by cousins, Jeff Miers and Marion ('Bab') Hulme and Bob Snape himself
The Cook family was vitally important to the Snape boys who seem to have enjoyed a specially close relationship with Grandfather, 'Charlie Cook the Carpenter' and this largely female branch of the family many of whom lived nearby in Moonee Ponds when the boys were young. Charlie Cook was born at Blackheath in England. He voyaged to the USA to seek his fortune on the Californian goldfields. Hence, he was known as a 'Forty-niner". From California, he sailed to Australia, fetching up in Hobart in 185........... where he met and married Eliza Gardiner...............snape collection -
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PROPOSED ITINERARY FOR VISIT OF THE PRIME MINISTER OF AUSTRALIA, ON TUESDAY, 2ND JULY, 1918. (as scribed by Bob Snape)
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SOUVENIRED GERMAN EPAULETTES with the regiment numbers 59, 84, 137 and 202 in red
Probably souvenired by Bob Snape after hostilities from Australia Corps HQ Intelligence archives.snape collection -
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Souvenired German Pay-book of CARL BILLERT, MUSKETIER, GOLDBUCH fur den MUSKETIER, CARL J BILLERT
Probably souvenired by Bob Snape from Australia Corps HQ Intelligence archives, after hostilities.Orange cardboard-covered bookletsnape collection -
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BOB and HAROLD SNAPE. 7 PHOTOS: BOB, AMC 6th Field Ambulance (x2); HAROLD, RANBT (x1) and 12th Brigade AFA (x2). QUERRIEU, France, 20 July 1918. NCOs of AUSTRALIAN CORPS HQ... Bob is on extreme Left of 3rd row
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AUSTRALIAN CORPS Camp Order No. 27, 10 December 1918, pp 1 - 2
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Letters (x 2) dated 20 April 1919, from J Talbot Hobbs, Lieut.General, Commanding Australian Corps, re Bob's wish for demobilisation
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'A Little Parable'. A humourous piece written in the 1950s, about Bob's friend (and Madge's younger sister Betty's husband) LES ROSS, Reg. No. 2475, a veteran of the 5th Machine Gun Company, 18th Battalion, in the Middle East and on the Western Front and later, a fighter pilot with the Australian Flying Corps. He re-enlisted in WW2 and served in the RAAF, in northern Australia, in air traffic control. (Photos of Les courtesy of Les and Betty's son, Robert Hamilton Ross)
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NCOs of the staff of the Australian Corps Headquarters outside their quarters, Querrieu, France. 20 July 1918: AWM EO2763, NCOs of the staff of the Australian Corps Headquarters outside their quarters, Querrieu, France. 20 July 1918. Cpl R O Snape is identified on the far left of the third row from the front
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TIMELINE of MAJOR BATTLES on the WESTERN FRONT with Australian participation highlighted in green
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Boots Army - left boot, 1980's
These boots were used by the military in Australia during period when there were no active conflicts.Typical of boots worn by military personnel during the nineteen eighties.military boots black leather, front lacing with ten eyelets, mid calf length, rubber sole imprinted with ROSSI and 7/6 Rubber sole ROSSITERLTD FOOTWEAR Made in Australia. Black cotton laces.label. inside boot top. R251 with vertical arrow below (arrow indicates government ownership). On right 7/6, B69 below. On Rubber Sole, impressed lettering 'Rubber Sole ROSITER LTD FOOTWEAR made in Australia. 7,6 stamped on instep of solemilitary boots, army boots, footwear, military uniforms -
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Army Uniform, shirt, Fletcher Jones & Staff, 1983
This uniform was worn by Bernie Farley, present secretary of Warrnambool RSL (2019). The uniform was made by Fletcher Jones & Staff, Warrnambool in 1998.Long sleeve Khaki shirt, two long sleeve button down breast pockets, six button fastenersPrinted on collar "SIZE 40 84" Printed on tag"A.G.C.F. VIC 1983 [ARROW MOTIF] 8405.66.088.7064 Size 40/84 SERVICE NO. NAME. DO BOIL OR WRING, MACHINE WASHABLE, DRIP DRY, IRON LIGHTLY WITH WARM IRON Patch on Left shoulder with rising sun, crown and cross. THE AUSTRALIAN ARMY.army uniform, military uniform, warrnambool ex service -
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Army Uniform, lanyard, Fletcher Jones & Staff, 1990s
Worn as part of a uniform, attached to the right shoulder of a jacket with the loose end in the right breast pocket. This jacket was worn by Bernie Farley, of the 8th/7th Battalion, Royal Victorian Regiment. This lanyard has social significance, being owned and worn by Secretary of the Warrnambool RSL, Bernie Farley. The lanyard was donated as part of a uniform set by Bernie Farley after 30 years of service in both the Australian Army and Royal Australian Air Force. Though worn in the 1990s, this uniform is in excellent condition as a representative example of an Infantry uniform of the period.Red cord lanyard with two loops knotted at either end; one knot has been looped around the lanyard to form an arm hole. The red colour signifies membership of the Australian Army.military uniform, ex-service, lanyard, army uniform, warrnambool -
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Army Uniform, jacket, Fletcher Jones & Staff, 1998
This uniform was worn by Bernie Farley, present secretary of Warrnambool RSL (2019). The uniform was made by Fletcher Jones & Staff, Warrnambool in 1998.Jacket with four pockets each with metal button fasteners. Four front metal button fasteners. One inside pocket . Regimental badges on lapels, Badge over right pocket. Epaulets with metal buttons, a crown and Australia. All metal buttons engraved with army insignia. Front metal button fasteners secured with safety pinsTag inside (left) FLETCHER JONES VICTORIA 1998 Arrow signifying govt. NAME. SERVICE NUMBER. 70% Wool, 30% Polyester, DRY CLEAN ONLY (A) Warm Iron ZC804B AR0003army uniform, military uniform, warrnambool ex service -
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Royal Australian Navy Jacket
Double-Breasted lined jacket with 'wing' lapels. Left and Right pockets with cover flaps. Colour; Dark Navy. Petty Officer Badge (slightly faded) near shoulder of left sleeve.All Buttons Metal. Buttons Reverse; Stokes and Sons Melb. 6 Buttons on front; 23mm diameter. 2 Buttons on each sleeve cuff; 15mm diameter. All buttons show Crown and Anchor with 'Australia' beneath. Inside; 1 pocket on right side. 2 pockets on left side (i pocket small 'coin' or 'pocket watch' size). Inside neck; original fabric tag covered by 'Band-Aid ' sticker with the words 'G' or 'E' Cole per 13 Heeds'. -
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Army Uniform, lanyard, Fletcher Jones & Staff, 1990s
Worn as part of a uniform, attached to the right shoulder of a jacket with the loose end in the right breast pocket. This jacket was worn by Bernie Farley, of the 8th/7th Battalion, Royal Victorian Regiment. This lanyard has social significance, being owned and worn by Secretary of the Warrnambool RSL, Bernie Farley. The lanyard was donated as part of a uniform set by Bernie Farley after 30 years of service in both the Australian Army and Royal Australian Air Force. Though worn in the 1990s, this uniform is in excellent condition as a representative example of an Army uniform of the period.Brown and white candy-striped cord lanyard with two loops knotted at either end; one knot has been looped around the lanyard to form an arm hole. The striped colour signifies membership of the 8th/7th Battalion, Royal Victorian Regiment.military uniform, ex-service, lanyard, army uniform, warrnambool -
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Army Uniform, belt, Fletcher Jones & Staff, 1990s
Worn as part of a uniform, this belt is to be worn around the waist with the tongue section on the wearer's right hand side. This jacket was worn by Bernie Farley, of the 8th/7th Battalion, Royal Victorian Regiment. This belt has social significance, being owned and worn by Secretary of the Warrnambool RSL, Bernie Farley. The belt was donated as part of a uniform set by Bernie Farley after 30 years of service in both the Australian Army and Royal Australian Air Force. Though worn in the 1990s, this uniform is in excellent condition as a representative example of an Army uniform of the period.Light khaki coloured woven belt with a pressed metal tip on one end and an autogrip style metal buckle on the other. Stamped into belt buckle "Lion Metal Goods"ex-service, military uniform, army uniform, warrnambool, belt -
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Army Uniform, tie, Fletcher Jones & Staff, 1990s
Worn as part of a uniform, by Bernie Farley, of the 8th/7th Battalion, Royal Victorian Regiment. This tie has social significance, being owned and worn by Secretary of the Warrnambool RSL, Bernie Farley. The tie was donated as part of a uniform set by Bernie Farley after 30 years of service in both the Australian Army and Royal Australian Air Force. Though worn in the 1990s, this uniform is in excellent condition as a representative example of an Army uniform of the period.Khaki tie with silk lining; tag attached to the reverse of the tie in the first quarter of the tie lenth. Label is sewn into seam on reverse. Label reads "AUSTRALIAN TIE CO./MADE IN AUSTRALIA", "65% POLYESTER/35% VISCOSE/MADE IN/AUSTRALIA", "DRY CLEAN/ONLY P50 [degree]/WARM IRON/USING INSERT."military uniform, ex-service, army uniform, warrnambool, tie, neck tie -
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Artefact, Trench Art- Model Bi-plane WW1, C1915- 1918
Trench art was typically made by soldiers from pieces of shell and shrapnel, which would have been collected and refashioned into many different objects ,some being of a functional type such as containers and holders while others such as this are more decorative. The maker of this art piece was Stanley Morgan 6383 who was born at Mepunga which is East of Warrnambool.This item has significance being a typical example of trench art which has survived over 100 years. Being linked to one of the largest conflicts in which Australia has engaged it has strong historical significance.This model is constructed of metal and wood. It has a propeller mount on either side of the cockpit with propellers front and back. It has two German crosses on the back and one on either wing.The body of the plane rests on four wheels which sit under the wings with two smaller wheels at the front.There is a gold coloured plaque mounted at the front. It stands on a modern wooden mount,On small plaque at front of mount,”Crafted by Trumpeter Stan Morgan France WW1. On the base of the mount on a small sticker,”Mr Lloyd Morgan 19 Mountfield Ave Malvern East Vic 3145warrnambool, trench art, stanley morgan 6383, morgan mepunga -
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WW2 Field Telephone/Communication Instrument; German
Used in WW2. Basically of german origin and manufacture but 'English' handset suggests capture and use by Australian forces possibly in Middle East Desert warfare.Black Rectangular Metal Box with Lid. Total Height 215mm (with lid closed), Body Height 140mm. Lid Height 75mm.Lid attached by full length Hinge on rear and locking Clip at front.Depth 90mm. Length 275mm. Lid Outside: has overlapping lip to body when closed.Reinforcing metal attachment on left side rolls over to inside of lid and is attached by two screws. Front locking clip is spring loaded and attached to lid by 3 screws. Lid Inside: Flexible metal plate to clip on handset. 2 inscription plates on left and right ends and telephone handset described separately Body Outside:Front: 2 Jack plug points, vertically aligned 85mm from left, 25mm apart either side of mid point of height of bodyprotedted by protective pivot plate. Air vent plate attached with 2 screws adjacent to Jack plug holes (same on Back). Left side at top; metal plate for carry strap (same on right side). carry strap not with item.Right side; hole covered by protective cover plate centred 70mm from base , Wind-Up handle attached (described seoarately. Body Inside: 2/3 filled with visible metal and bakelite components in separate compartment containing unseen working parts. Left side contains morse code key in canvas bag (described separately). Contents Inside Lid. Two schematics of wiring layouts attached to left and right ends. Removable Bakelite handset clipped into postion for carrying, attached cable has 4-pronged attachment connected to main section in body. Contents Inside Body. Most working parts hidden inside metal container. White plastic button 'Pruttaste' is a test button; threaded screws on top for attachments not present.Two pieces of loose wire purpose unknown. Canvas Bag with zip, labelled DD with arrow between (Department of Defence) containing Morse Code Key; wire with large jackplug attachment connected to MC Key through the bag. Jackplug connects via front of body of object. The whole of this item is stored in left inside of body.underside of handset says PRESS KEY WHILE SPEAKING and in smaller font size TELE HD NO 2 -
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Boots Army - right boot, 1980's
These boots were used by the military in Australia during period when there were no active conflicts.Typical of boots worn by military personnel during the nineteen eighties.military boots black leather, front lacing with ten eyelets, mid calf length, rubber sole imprinted with ROSSI and 7/6 Rubber sole ROSSITERLTD FOOTWEAR Made in Australia, Black cotton laces. label. inside boot top. R251 with vertical arrow below (arrow indicates government ownership). On right 7/6, B69 below. On Rubber Sole, impressed lettering 'Rubber Sole ROSITER LTD FOOTWEAR made in Australia. 7,6 stamped on instep of solemilitary boots, army boots, footwear, military uniforms -
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Army Uniform, shirt, Australian Defence Apparel, 2000
This uniform was worn by Bernie Farley, present secretary of Warrnambool RSL (2019), during service with the 8th/7th Battalion, Royal Victorian Regiment.Short sleeve Khaki shirt, two button down breast pockets, two plain khaki epaulettes on either shoulder fastened with a khaki coloured plastic button. Seven button fasteners down the centre front. Patch on left shoulder with rising sun, crown and cross.Printed on tag at interior near collar, "ADA/ [arrow motif]/2910002/OCT 2000/NSN: 8405 66 133 5956/ SIZE: 41/NAME/Service No/65% POLYESTER/35% COTTON/MADE IN AUSTRALIA" Patch on left shoulder reads "THE AUSTRALIAN ARMY".army uniform, military uniform, warrnambool ex service, australian defence apparel