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Greensborough Historical Society
Book, Little Red Books, World War I: the conflict that gave us the Australian legend / Cindy Dowling, 2000_
... World War I: the conflict that gave us the Australian...world war 1...This book discusses the role Australians played in World...Book Book World War I: the conflict that gave us ...This book discusses the role Australians played in World War I, and the rise of the ANZAC Legend.96p.world war 1, anzac legend -
Bendigo Military Museum
Uniform - CAP, PEAKED
... World War 2 German Police Hat (Schutzpolizei) of an NCO... is dark brown leather. World War 2 German Police Hat ...World War 2 German Police Hat (Schutzpolizei) of an NCO pattern for the Munich District.Hard round peaked cap. Top one centimetre black leather, next 9 cm green felt attached to firm backing and bottom peak again black leather. Metal studs on side with black leather buckled strap going around the back. Attached to back is a large golden emblem of an eagle with wings spread, sitting on a shield with a Swaztika on it and gold laurel leaves coming off to the side. Mounted on the top at back is a silver oval shaped object with red markings. Lining on inside of hat is dark brown leather.german uniform, police hat, ww2 -
Federation University Historical Collection
Postcard - Postcard - black and white, Parc Du Palais De Versailles, c1914
... world war one... by an Australian soldier during World War One. ... soldier during World War One. world war one versailles france ...This postcard was most probably sent to Australia by an Australian soldier during World War One. Black and white postcard showing Versailles, France. Parc du Palais De Versailles - Les Alles de l'Orangerieworld war one, versailles, france, chatham-holmes collection -
Bendigo Military Museum
Book, John Laffin, Digger, The Legend of the Australian Soldier, 1990
... Digger from the Boer War to World War II.... War to World War II. books-military military history-army ...The author discusses the characteristics of the Australian Digger from the Boer War to World War II.Soft card cover. Title in white print on a black background. Front cover illustrated with a sepia toned photograve. Back cover has a brief biography & black & white photo of the author. 296 cut edge pages. Illustrated with black & white photos.books-military, military history-army, photography -
Greensborough Historical Society
Book, Jack Cannon, My War: more than 150 epic events of World War 2, 1990
... My War: more than 150 epic events of World War 2...World War II... on events of World War II.... on events of World War II. World War II newspapers - melbourne ...A collection of newspaper headlines gathered to commemorate 50 years since the outbreak of World War II.228 p., illus., newspaper facsimilesnon-fictionA collection of newspaper headlines gathered to commemorate 50 years since the outbreak of World War II.world war ii, newspapers - melbourne, facsimiles -
Bendigo Military Museum
Book - BOOK, WW1, PICTORIAL, Peter BARTON, "THE BATTLEFIELDS OF THE FIRST WORLD WAR", 2005
... "THE BATTLEFIELDS OF THE FIRST WORLD WAR" ...From front cover- "THE BATTLEFIELDS OF THE FIRST WORLD WAR...From front cover- "THE BATTLEFIELDS OF THE FIRST WORLD WAR ...From front cover- "THE BATTLEFIELDS OF THE FIRST WORLD WAR". "The Unseen Panoramas of the Western front".Box with hard cover book, dust cover and two CD's. 1. Cover - cardboard, with adhered buckram, red colour, white print on spine. Dust cover - paper, with red, black and white print, front, spine and back. Illustrated, black and white photographs. Front cover - "German prisoners and wounded Canadians crossing the battlefield, Passchendaele 1917". Back cover - "Canadian soldiers carrying trench mats. Passchendaele". 376 pages, cut plain, white paper. Illustrated black and white, sepia and colour photographs, maps and diagrams. 2. Box for book - Cardboard, duplicate of print and photographs as per dust cover. Box is open one end. 3. & 4. CD's. - two, plastic CD's in clear plastic storage envelopes adhered to back and paper cardboard cover.books, ww1, pictorial -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Plaque - Memorial Plaque, Australian Navy, 2007
... The two windows commemorate both seafarers of two world...The two windows commemorate both seafarers of two world ...The two windows commemorate both seafarers of two world wars and the historic vessel Dreadnought. The installation coincided in 2007 with the 150th anniversary of services to seafarers by the Mission to Seafarers.Rectangular memorial plaque. The plaque is bronze with brass edged frame and bronze raised lettering on a black background. The plaque is mounted to a brick wall beneath windows referred to.Australian Navy Windows Dedicated by RT. Rev. Bishop Jeremy Ashton - 1st March 2007 Celebrating 106th Anniversary year of the foundation of the Australian Navy. Windows designed, crafted, installed by Commodore Dacre Smyth AO Legion D'Honneur Ran in conjunction with Victoria Division - Navy League of Australia during the 150th Anniversary year of Mission to Seafarers - Melbourneaustralian navy, windows, reverend bishop jeremy ashton, commodore dacre smyth, ran, 150th anniversary, 2007, mission to seafarers -
Trafalgar Holden Museum
Functional object - Gas mask in bag, 1942
... during the second world war... during the second world war Bag manufactured by GMH 1942 Military ...Gas mask contained in a canvas bag manufactured and used during the second world warBag manufactured by GMH 1942Canvas bag with webbing strap, canvas cover, with brass press studs. Inside bag gas mask with items for maintaining the mask.V11 GMH 1942military, bag, gas mask -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Audio - Set of 7 Records, (7.1) 17/2/1943
... Records sent to Mrs E.Till from Alwyn Till during World War...Records sent to Mrs E.Till from Alwyn Till during World War ...Records sent to Mrs E.Till from Alwyn Till during World War 2Record 1. Red Cross recording to Mrs E. Till in paper log. Record 2. Broadcasting recording supplies record. Record 3. As above in grey envelop. Record 4. Royce recording disc in envelope. Record 5. Broadcasting recording supplies 33 1/3 record Record 6. Record in postal envelope addressed to Mrs E. Till Record 7. 78RP record Birthday Greetings from Alwyncommunication, electronic -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Medal - Framed Photo and medal, Leslie V Clark 2829, Unknown
... World War 1 service of Leslie Victor Clark 2829 awarded...World War 1 service of Leslie Victor Clark 2829 awarded ...World War 1 service of Leslie Victor Clark 2829 awarded the Gallipoli Medal. Black frame with dark green background mounted with circular photograph of a soldier and star shaped medal with red white and blue ribbonPlaque: Service Number - 2829 Full Name - Leslie Victor Clark - 8th Battalion A.I.F "Blood and Bandits" Overseas from 7/7,1915 Returned to Australia 30/6/1916gallipoli, medal, ww1, 8th bn, leslie victor clark -
Greensborough Historical Society
Weapon - Artillery Shell Case, Polte, Magdeburg, Polte Magdeburg shell case, February 1918
... world war 1... in World War 1... in World War 1 artillery shell cases world war 1 artillery 1000 ...150 mm howitzer used by German forces on Western Front in World War 1Brass artillery shell case1000; Polte FEBR 1918; Magdeburg; SP496 (inspection mark)artillery shell cases, world war 1, artillery -
Bendigo Military Museum
Certificate - SHIRE CERTIFICATE WW2, FRAMED, Post WW2
... & Country in the World War 1939 - 1945. Seventh June 1948 Bottom L... & Country in the World War 1939 - 1945. Seventh June 1948 Bottom L ...Bruce SHELLARD enlisted initially as No V145106 then transferred to the 2nd AIF No VX133235 on 5.3.1943 age 44 years. He was discharged on 4.12.1945 with the rank of Major in HQ NT Force.Colour certificate with Australian & Union Jack flags at top. Members of the 3 services around edges. Brown wooden frame, green border & glass front. Black cardboard backing with gold wire hanging strap.Printed on certificate: “FOR DUTY NOBLY DONE. Borough of Daylesford. Presented to B Shellard. For services rendered for King & Country in the World War 1939 - 1945. Seventh June 1948 Bottom L: “Red seal”certificates, shire, daylesford -
Bendigo Military Museum
Certificate - CERTIFICATE WW2, FRAMED, Osboldstone & Co, Post WW2
... George Crosbie for Service in The World War 1939” Signed... in The World War 1939” Signed by: “Mayor & Town Clerk of Borough ...Gold wooden frame with glass front & cardboard backing. Coloured certificate with white border. King George photo with crown, Union Jack & Australian flags at top. South Africa, India & Australian State emblems around border & red seal bottom LHS. The Call to Arms 1940. Paying Tribute to Pte Frederick George Crosbie for Service in The World War 1939” Signed by: “Mayor & Town Clerk of Borough of Inglewood” On backing in black texta: “MRS J CROSBIE”certificate, shire, inglewood -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Gas Mask, 1918
... World War One... This item appears to be a World War One gas mask... to be a World War One gas mask of the type known as the British small ...This item appears to be a World War One gas mask of the type known as the British small box respirator. Gas masks were produced and issued to members of the Allied defence forces in World War One in response to the German Army use of poison gas. The small box respirator was first issued in April 1916. This gas mask is of interest as a memento of World War One.This is a gas mask with a canvas hood for covering the face and with transparent mica eyepieces and cloth straps that fit around the head. A round perforated metal piece is attached to the bottom of the head piece and a hose is attached to the head piece and to an oval-shaped tin can. 757213 5613 (?) 18 world war one, history of warrnambool, gas mask -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Weapon - Bayonet
... world war one... including Australia, in World War One (1914-1918), World War Two... Commonwealth countries including Australia, in World War One (1914-1918 ...British 1907 pattern bayonet and .303 Lee Enfield rifle was standard issue to the armies of many Commonwealth countries including Australia, in World War One (1914-1918), World War Two (1939-1945), and Korean War (1950-1953). In Australia it was replaced by the 7.62mm Self-loading rifle (SLR) in 1960.British 1907 pattern bayonet with leather scabbard with metal fittings. XOA and L 43 under 1907 with Slazenger on handleworld war one, weapon, bayonet, british, lee enfield -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - YOUNG WORKERS PATRIOTIC GUILD
... , 'This is how the children won . The First World War. Each child... the children won . The First World War. Each child received ...Young Workers Patriotic Guild printed in large letters upon cardboard certification issued in 1917 to Frank Robbins a pupil of Leichardt School No 1317. Colour illustrations show figures of Justice and Peace above two kneeling students. Signed by H W Lawson Minister, F Tate Director and John J Bell Headmaster. Reverse has ink handwritten note signed F R 2/8/1968, stating, 'This is how the children won . The First World War. Each child received a certificate which was in a frame . 'The first world war began 4/8/1914. 54 years.' Frank Robbins taught at Bendigo High School for many years 1940-50s.bendigo, education, young workers patriotic guild -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Book - War History, Frank Mumby, The Great World War- A History, 1915
... The Great World War- A History...World War One... of World War One from the British point of view. The books belonged... History Book The Great World War- A History This book has nine ...A four volume set written about the history of World War 1.This book has nine volumes with six of them containing three separate books inside the cover. The volumes have red hard covers with gold printing on the spines. There is an embossed image of a soldier on the front covers and embossed shields on the spines. The pages contain printed matter, maps and photographs.non-fictionA four volume set written about the history of World War 1. world war one, james low of warrnambool -
Federation University Historical Collection
Correspondence, World War One Enlistment of Ballarat School of Mines Staff, 1915, 16/07/1915
... World War One Enlistment of Ballarat School of Mines Staff...world war one... to the Victorian Department of Education concerning the World War One... Correspondence World War One Enlistment of Ballarat School of Mines Staff ...Rough Correspondence from the Ballarat School of Mines to the Victorian Department of Education concerning the World War One enlistment of staff members William Paterson and Ken Moss, and Mr Brown,and whether the department will keep their positions open for them after the war. A paragraph of the handwritten correspondence has been crossed out. world war one, recruitment, william paterson, ken moss, brown, repatriation -
Federation University Historical Collection
Postcard - Postcard - Black and white, Two World War One Soldiers, 1916, 28/08/1916
... Two World War One Soldiers, 1916...world war one...Two World War One soldiers in military uniform pose... Postcard - Black and white Postcard Two World War One Soldiers ...John Raymond (Ray) Blight enlisted on 19 July 1915. He was an electrical engineer, having studied at the Ballarat School of Mines. On 23 June 1916 Ray Blight disembarked at Marseilles. 3 February 1917 he was hospitalised with scabies. Ray Blight's next of kin was his mother, Mary Jane Blight of 116 Lyons Street South, Ballarat. James Leslie Sim enlisted on 13 July 1915, at which time he was an accountant. His next of kin was his father, Charles Robert Sim of Drummond Street North, Ballarat. On 23 June 1916 James Sim disembarked at Marseilles. A year later he received leave to the United Kingdom returning to France 2 weeks later. He received leave to Paris from 18 march 1918 to 4 April 1918. Sim was wounded on 1 June 1918.Two World War One soldiers in military uniform pose for a photograph. The two men are Lance Corporal Ray Blight and Lance Corporal Sim (both of Ballarat). On the back is a personal letter to Ballarat School of Mines Lecturer Daniel Walker. The pin holes in the postcard suggest it was displayed at the Ballarat School of Mines. .1) Verso: " France 25/8/16. Dear Mr Walker, Just a line in sending a photo we had taken in a small photographers, in a town within range of the evenings guns, the other boy is L/Corp Sim, one time an old SMB and son of R. Sim, of Ballarat, we are wearing steel helmuts weight about 4lbs they are protection against shrapnel and steel splinters. We are doing well here, Les Coulter was wounded just near here but did not see him. Best wishes to all. Ray Blight. .2) Verso: Sitting, Ray Blight, from Ballarat, you will know his sister, she helps Miss Brazena a lot with the parcels. Standing, Les Sim, of Sim and co. wood merchants, Ballarat.world war one, world war 1, james sim, ballarat school of mines, blight, james blight, sim, les sim, coulter, les coulter, world war, walker, wwi, great world war, france -
Frankston RSL Sub Branch
Munition, Trench Art
... and Commonwealth forces during World War 1.... armament of the British and Commonwealth forces during World War 1 ...Trench art vase made from a used artillery case (or cartridge) from a Quick Firing 18 Pounder field gun. This example is the No. 1 Mark ll type and was manufactured in March 1911. The QF 18 PDR was the main artillery armament of the British and Commonwealth forces during World War 1.No. 1 Mark II Manufacturer VSM 3/11 -
Frankston RSL Sub Branch
Document
... with the 6th Motor Transport Company during World War 1 from 17th... World War 1 from 17th August, 1914 to 25th January, 1919. Refer ...Printed Certificate of Discharge document used by the Australian Imperial Expeditionary Force. Issued to Corporal Leonard Stockdale Watson, service number 2075, to acknowledge his service with the 6th Motor Transport Company during World War 1 from 17th August, 1914 to 25th January, 1919. Refer 00448 -
Port of Echuca
Colour photograph, 1979
... world war 1....A coloured photograph of the World War 1 memorial in Echuca... photograph. A coloured photograph of the World War 1 memorial ...This monument was originally situated on the median strip in High Street, outside the original Town Hall building, which subsequently became the town's Library, and is now the Shire Offices I.T Department. The memorial was moved some time in the 1960's to it's present site, which is now immediately surrounded by the Shire of Campaspe Echuca Library which was built in the early 2000's . The memorial now also mentions other wars of the 20th Century.The memorial now represents all people from the surrounding districts who have been lost to all Wars. The memorial is the focus of the Anzac Day ceremonies. In this photograph of 1979, both World War 1 & World War 2 would have been mentioned on the plaques.A coloured photograph of the World War 1 memorial in Echuca. The monument consists of a column with a statue of a soldier on the top. There are two plaque walls on both sides. There is a flag pole at centre front. . The monument is situated at the northern end of Hare Street, near the intersection with Radcliffe St, and just east of the Shire of Campaspe offices.Printed on the back are the words, "This paper manufactured by Kodak.world war 1., soldiers, civic centre, war memorial, world war 2 -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Photograph - Digital Photographs [Series], Robert Baker, Exhibition ~ Josiah Earl Barnes: The Embarkation Photographer, Kew Court House, 2015
... australian photography - world war 1 - 1914-1918... focusing on the World War I work of the Kew photographer, Josiah... on the World War I work of the Kew photographer, Josiah Earl Barnes ...From its beginnings in 1958, the Society has mounted exhibitions and/or displays, in early days in shop windows and in community spaces located in the Kew City Hall (later Kew Library), and since 2010 at the Kew Court House. Exhibitions typically coincided with the annual Kew Community Festival in March, but after 2013 evolved into three new exhibitions yearly at the Kew Court House. Smaller displays continue to be mounted in the Kew Library.Born digital series of photographs of an exhibition focusing on the World War I work of the Kew photographer, Josiah Earl Barnes, also known as 'the embarkation photographer'. All the images in the exhibition were lent by three of his descendants. The exhibition formed the Kew Historical Society's major contribution to the Gallipoli and Beyond Commemorations. photographers - kew (vic) - josiah earl barnes, j.e. barnes - the embarkation photographer, australian photography - world war 1 - 1914-1918, wwi -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Photograph - Garments and Sacs de Joie, WWI donations, Swallow & Ariell Busy Bee, 1914 - 1920
... War - World War I... and contribution by Swallow & Ariell's "Busy Bee" for the First World War... & Ariell's "Busy Bee" for the First World War in Europe .09 - 2nd ...One of 44 black and white photos recording the work and contribution by Swallow & Ariell's "Busy Bee" for the First World War in Europe .09 - 2nd donation of gift garments and "Sacs de Joie" from Swallow & Ariell's "Busy Bee". The Victorian Racing Club donated £50 towards purchasing materials built environment - industrial, business and traders, war - world war i, social activities, busy bee, swallow & ariell ltd, red cross, victorian racing club -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Photograph - Cardigan jackets and flannel shirts, WWI donations, Swallow & Ariell Busy Bee, 1914 - 1920
... War - World War I... and contribution by Swallow & Ariell's "Busy Bee" for the First World War... by Swallow & Ariell's "Busy Bee" for the First World War in Europe ...One of 44 black and white photos recording the work and contribution by Swallow & Ariell's "Busy Bee" for the First World War in Europe .28 - Display of "Busy Bee" donations of 1100 cardigan jackets and 500 "Good Luck" flannel shirts. Flanked by uniformed cadets holding Australian Flag and Union Jack.built environment - industrial, business and traders, war - world war i, social activities, busy bee, swallow & ariell ltd, red cross -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Photograph - Christmas Billies, WWI donations for our brave men, Swallow & Ariell Busy Bee, 1914 - 1920
... War - World War I... and contribution by Swallow & Ariell's "Busy Bee" for the First World War... by Swallow & Ariell's "Busy Bee" for the First World War in Europe ...One of 44 black and white photos recording the work and contribution by Swallow & Ariell's "Busy Bee" for the First World War in Europe .29 - Group of women 1915 "Swallow & Ariell's "Busy Bee" filling their donation of 500 Billies with Xmas cheer for our brave men who are fighting for King & Country"built environment - industrial, business and traders, war - world war i, social activities, busy bee, swallow & ariell ltd, red cross -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Essay - Honours Thesis, Rosie BRAY, Rosalie (Rosie) Thrupp Robnson Bray, "The Borough", 2010
... War - World War II... of Port Melbourne's people in World War Two and includes... the experiences of Port Melbourne's people in World War Two and includes ...Copy of thesis submitted as part of the final honours examination in the History program at LaTrobe University. Copy bound and donated by the author."The Borough", by Rosie BRAY 2010. Honours Thesis, History program, LaTrobe University, which discusses the experiences of Port Melbourne's people in World War Two and includes information from interviews with people who lived through the war and the author's own memories . Bound in red and blue, with gold print on the cover.war - world war ii, rosalie (rosie) bray nee thrup -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Certificate - Certificate - 50th anniversary of the end of the second World War, c. 1995
... World War.... of the end of the second World War. Parchment style card, yellow... anniversary of the end of the second World War. Certificate ...Certificate awarded to Dawn Turner on the 50th anniversary of the end of the second World War. Parchment style card, yellow rising sun border. 'Australia Remembers' logo, Commonwealth of Australia coat of arms, black script, hand written 'Dawn Turner' signed by PM, Minister for Veteran Affairs and Federal Member. -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - ANZAC - INVITATION TO 'BENDIGO ENLISTS' EXHIBITION AT POST OFFICE GALLERY, PALL MALL, BENDIGO
... world war 1...' the First World War 1914 - 18. Large Rising Sun badge depicted... BENDIGO History world war 1 Bendigo Anzac First World War ...Invitation to the Anzac exhibition held at Post Office Gallery 11 December 2014 - 21 June 2015, 'Bendigo Enlists' the First World War 1914 - 18. Large Rising Sun badge depicted on front. Sponsors' logos on back ' City of Greater Bendigo' , ' Arts Victoria', ' Bendigo Art Gallery'.bendigo, history, world war 1, bendigo, anzac, first world war, invitation -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - POST OFFICE GALLERY - BENDIGO ENLISTS - THE FIRST WORLD WAR 1914-18, 2014
... POST OFFICE GALLERY - BENDIGO ENLISTS - THE FIRST WORLD WAR... 'Bendigo Enlists: the First World War 1914-18. Illustrated with B&W... 'Bendigo Enlists: the First World War 1914-18. Illustrated with B&W ...28 page soft cover booklet. Post Office Gallery Exhibition 'Bendigo Enlists: the First World War 1914-18. Illustrated with B&W and colour photos including some Bendigonians who enlisted. Exhibition dates Dec 2014 to June 2015. Published 2014 by the Bendigo Art GalleryRoss McMullin