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National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Photograph, Nine Soldiers
... Nine Soldiers ...Black and white photograph of nine shirtless soldiers pose by a landrover. A medical amublance can be seen in the background.Ambulance 61, Registration "112 420"photograph, dr gizycki -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Document, Speaking of Australian Soldiers in Vietnam
... Speaking of Australian Soldiers in Vietnam ...Quote from Brigadier Colin Kahn DSO in 1987 speaking of Australian Soldiers in Vietnam describing their hardships.RAR logobrigadier colin kahn, framed document -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Soldiers Pay book, James Patrick Colliver's Soldiers Pay book
... James Patrick Colliver's Soldiers Pay book ...Used as a pay book in the second world war by James ColliverCloth covered small booklet, James Colliver's Australian Military Forces Soldier's Pay book WW2.Pay book no. 506541tatura, colliver, world war 2, pay rates of ww2, books, military -
Rutherglen Historical Society
Postcard - Image, Soldiers' Memorial, Rutherglen, 1930s
... Soldiers' Memorial, Rutherglen ...Presented by the Corowa Historical Society to the Rutherglen Historical SocietyBlack and white postcard photograph of the Soldiers' Memorial erected after World War 1, in Rutherglen Parkrutherglen postcard views, tourism, commerce, soldiers' memorial, monuments, rutherglen park -
Pyrenees Shire Council
Constitution, Waubra Sub-Branch of the Victorian Returned Sailors and Soldiers Imperial League of Australia
... Soldiers Imperial League of Australia ...significant to the Pyrenees Shire and Lexton communityframed print of the constitution of the Waubra Sub-Branch of the Victorian Returned Sailors and Soldiers Imperial League of Australia -
Federation University Historical Collection
Postcard, The Burial of Two British Soldiers on the Battlefield, c1916
... The Burial of Two British Soldiers on the Battlefield ...Most probabaly purchased by Harry Holmes.World War One official war postcard showing troops burying two British soldiers on the battlefield.world war one, harry holmes, burial, funeral, cemetery, troops, henry holmes, ascot -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph, Home in Tobruk, 1941c
Casual shot of Australian soldiers in Tobruk. These soldiers are among those later known as 'Rats of Tobruk'. Caption: "Home in Tobruk": L-R Gos.Gawthorne, Geo. Walters, Ernie (Mick) Evans, unknown, Ross (Junior) Williams.An informal photograph of Australian soldiers during World War II.Photograph of five soldiers in desert (Tobruk). Pinkish tinge to photograph. Accompanied by caption with names of soldiers.mick evans, rats of tobruk, tobruk, world war ii, australian army -
Tarnagulla History Archive
Photographic postcard - Soldiers from Tarnagulla and district, Soldiers from Tarnagulla and district, Exact date unknown, circa 1914-1918
... Soldiers from Tarnagulla and district...soldiers ...Murray Comrie Collection.Photographic postcard with sepia image of soldiers in uniform. Subjects are residents of Tarnagulla and other towns in surrounding district. All subjects served in First World War, dating the image to circa 1914-1918. Same image as THA-2019.0023, which is a copy print.Handwriting on reverse gives the following names: (Left to Right) Back Row: 1. Jim Browbill (Simpson's Creek) 2. Geo. Whyte (Tarnagulla) 3. Ken Bramley (Arnold's Bridge) 4. Geo. Riordan (Arnold's Bridge) Third Row from front: 1. Harold Spedding 2. Hewie Spedding (Laanecoorie) 3. Jack Graham (Murphy's Creek) 4. Syd Akers (Tarnagulla) 5. Geo. Corrie (Tarnagulla) Second row from front: 1. Geo. Clark (Llanelly) 2. Allan Mitchell (Llanelly) 3. Sergt. Anderson (Laanecoorie) 4. Jack Mitchell (Llanelly) 5. Will Kilgour (Tarnagulla) Front Row: 1. Fred Jackson (Tarnagulla) Also handwritten: 'I know all the boys except one...To Auntie Jarle (?) with love from Jack'tarnagulla, llanelly, laanecoorie, arnold, arnold's bridge, simpson's creek, murphy's creek, war, military, service, soldiers, veterans, ww1, first world war, kilgour, jackson, clark, mitchell, anderson, spedding, graham, akers, corrie, brownbill, whyte, bramley, riordan -
4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment Unit History Room
Booklet, B & M Ltd, Infantry Training Vol 1 Infantry Platoon Weapons Pam 11 Trained Soldiers Exercises in Handling Weapons, 1955
... Trained Soldiers Exercises in Handling Weapons ...A soft covered booklet with suggestions for sub-unit commanders in ways of exercising their trained soldiers in the handling of infantry weaponsWO Code No 8930 Adhesive label: "Sgt P W A Fernleigh"infantry weapons training -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Book, Minutes of Soldiers and Sailors Fathers Association, 1923 - 1935
... Minutes of Soldiers and Sailors Fathers Association ...List of members and minutes of meetings, January 1923 - January 1935 of Soldiers and Sailors Fathers Association - Mitcham Branch.List of members and minutes of meetings, January 1923 - January 1935 of Soldiers and Sailors Fathers Association - Mitcham Branch.non-fictionList of members and minutes of meetings, January 1923 - January 1935 of Soldiers and Sailors Fathers Association - Mitcham Branch.soldiers and sailors fathers association. mitcham branch, january 1923 - january 1935 -
Rutherglen Historical Society
Postcard - Image, Soldiers' Memorial Hall, Rutherglen, 1930s
... Soldiers' Memorial Hall, Rutherglen ...Presented by the Corowa Historical Society to the Rutherglen Historical SocietyBlack and white postcard photograph of the Rutherglen Soldiers' Memorial Hall, which is located at the intersection of High & Murray Streetsrutherglen postcard views, tourism, commerce, soldiers' memorial hall -
Greensborough Historical Society
Postcard - Digital image, YMCA Soldiers Club, 1916c
... YMCA Soldiers Club ...Soldiers sitting outside the YMCA Soldiers' Club. Location unknown. There were YMCA soldiers' clubs in most capital cities in Australia, where soldiers could meet, relax and have a meal.Digital copy of black and white postcard.world war i, ymca soldiers club, young mens christian association -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Ex-soldiers' charter seeks young blood, 1990
... Ex-soldiers' charter seeks young blood ...Toc H - returned soldiers of World War I who fought in Europe.Toc H - returned soldiers of World War I who fought in Europe. The 65 year old organization needs 'New Blood' to continue the English based organization first came to Australia in 1925. Toc H is short for Talbot House, the soldiers club in Belgium, founded 1915.Toc H - returned soldiers of World War I who fought in Europe.clubs and associations, toc h, williams, george, milne, jean, barton, geoff, uhl, arthur, dick -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper Clipping, Diamond Valley Leader, Forging paths for soldiers ; and, Appeal keeps the volunteers busy, 19/04/2017
... Forging paths for soldiers ; and, Appeal keeps the...soldiers ...2 articles: A former serviceman is driven to help war veterans find work reports and, Appeal keeps volunteers busy. Local RSLs raise funds in the lead up to ANZAC Day.News article 2 pages, black text, colour image.soldiers, war veterans, anzac day -
Tarnagulla History Archive
Photograph of soldiers from Tarnagulla and district in a military camp, Soldiers from Tarnagulla and district in a military camp, Exact date unknown, circa 1914-1918
... Soldiers from Tarnagulla and district in a military camp...soldiers ...Murray Comrie Collection.Monochrome photograph of soldiers in uniform posed in a military camp, with buildings made of corrugated iron in the background. Main assembled subjects are residents of Tarnagulla and other towns in surrounding district. All subjects served in First World War, dating the image to circa 1914-1918. Same image as THA-2019.0202 Accompanied by a note that gives the following names: (Left to Right) Back Row: 1. ______________ 2. Lew Allen 3. Bob Clark Middle Row: 1. ______________ 2. ________________ 3. _________________ 4. _________________ Front Row: 1. _______________ 2. Jack Sheldon 3. Will Kilgour 4. _________________ tarnagulla, war, military, service, soldiers, veterans, ww1, first world war, kilgour, allen, clark, sheldon -
Federation University Historical Collection
Postcard - photographic, The Ascot (Victoria) Soldiers
... The Ascot (Victoria) Soldiers ...Gordon Spittle was the youngest of Three brothers. He grew up in Creswick and attended Creswick Grammar School. Gordon purchased 'Mt Cavern' in 1912. It had 4 years of a 10 year lease to run. His mother and father took delivery of it on 1 April 1916. They lived there and farmed it until Gordon returned from active service in May 1919. He married Violet Holmes and both lived at "Mt Cavern" until their deaths. Gordon died in 1942 aged 51. Violet Holmes-Spittle died in 1949 aged 56. Image of eight Australian soldiers during World War One. They stand in front of damaged palm trees alongside their horses. Each of the soldiers are from Ascot, Victoria. They are Harry [Holmes], Jack Nase, Harold Reid, Gordon Spittle, Les Walters, Archie May, Frank Thomas, Joe Fawcett.'Verso 'A group of the Ascot boy. Taken with our own horses. from left to right:- Harry [Holmes], Jack Nase, Harold Reid, Gordon Spittle, Les Walters, Archie May, Frank Thomas, Joe Fawcett.'chatham family archive, chatham, holmes, world war, world war 1, world war i, world war one, france, ascot, harry holmes, gordon spittle, les walters, archie may, frank thomas. mase, reif, spittle, walters, may, thomas, fawcett -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Poster - Poster, Information Board, New Zealand Soldiers Killed in Action
... New Zealand Soldiers Killed in Action ...List of 38 names of New Zealand soldiers killed in vietnam. emblem is embroided. Mounted on green background. Framed in goldnew zealand -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Coffee Palace and Soldiers memorial 1950's
... Coffee Palace and Soldiers memorial 1950's ...Taken Cnr Main & Victoria StreetsPhotograph of Soldiers Memorial in front of Coffee Palace formerly Castlemaine Hotel, at Corner of Lower Main Street and Victoria Street.From Joan Britton (Taylor) Nee Ellisstreetscape, ww1, ww2 -
Ringwood RSL Sub-Branch
Photos - WW1, Australian soldiers
... Australian soldiers ...Thought to have been donated with Dog Tag, Discharge Paper and other items to H. R. Macoboy, AASC.3 black and white postcard size photos of Australian soldiers taken overseas in WW1. H. R. Macoboy AASC. -
Tarnagulla History Archive
Photograph of soldiers from Tarnagulla and district in a military camp, Soldiers from Tarnagulla and district in a military camp, Exact date unknown, circa 1914-1918
... Soldiers from Tarnagulla and district in a military camp...soldiers ...Murray Comrie Collection.Monochrome photograph of soldiers in uniform posed in a military camp. Subjects are residents of Tarnagulla and other towns in surrounding district. All subjects served in First World War, dating the image to circa 1914-1918. Accompanied by a note that gives the following names: (Left to Right) Back Row: 1. ______________ 2. _______________ 3. Bert Whimpey 4. Bill Langan 5. Will Kilgour 6. Claude Whimpey 7. _______________ 8. ________________ Front Row: 1. Perce Ison 2. Arthur Whimpey 3. Syd Akers 4. Dave Roper tarnagulla, war, military, service, soldiers, veterans, ww1, first world war, kilgour, whimpey, langan, ison, akers, roper -
Bendigo Military Museum
Book, The Broken Years. Australian Soldiers in the Great War, 1975
... The Broken Years. Australian Soldiers in the Great War. ...Soft cover, thin cardboard photo of 2 soldiers on cover 295 pages with index and photo section in middle orange spine,On fist page in pen "Angeles Eeles 9/5/4 Br/KH " Mn May Hall"books, military history -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Pamphlet, CAN VINH VIET CONG CHU Y. - Viet Cong Soldiers - Pay Attention
... CAN VINH VIET CONG CHU Y. - Viet Cong Soldiers - Pay ...Psychological Warfare Pamphlet to say that the powerful Republic of Vietnam Armed Forces will destroy you. Picture of dead soldier and planes on the back.pamphlet, psycological warfare, propaganda, nva/vc -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Photograph, Three Soldiers and a Caribou
... Three Soldiers and a Caribou. ...A framed coloured photograph of three soldiers posing in front of the tail of a Caribou aircraft. Two are dressed in jungle greens and one in khaki.caribou, photograph -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Photograph, Coffins of NZ Soldiers
... Coffins of NZ Soldiers ...Mounted unframed black and white photo of five solders removong coffin from truck with three extra soldiers waiting to help.Photographer Noel Bellnew zealand soldiers, noel bell -
Federation University Historical Collection
Photograph, Frank Wright in Soldiers Memorial Band outfit
... Frank Wright in Soldiers Memorial Band outfit ...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 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, where he organized many amazing concerts in parks, in and around the London district. 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.Two photographs - .1) a sepia photograph of a seated man in uniform leaning with arms crossed on a marble topped table. A baton is held in his right hand. On the table is lying a cornet. The man is Frank Wright and the uniform is from the Soldiers Memorial Band .2) the same photo in black and white only largerBoth photographs have Richards & Co. Ballarat embossed in the bottom right hand corner. .2) has a Richards & Co. Photographers Ballarat stamp on the reverse sidefrank wright, cornet, soldiers memorial band, uniform, baton -
Tarnagulla History Archive
Photographic postcard - Soldiers from Tarnagulla and district in a military camp, Soldiers from Tarnagulla and district in a military camp, Exact date unknown, circa 1914-1918
... Soldiers from Tarnagulla and district in a military camp...soldiers ...Murray Comrie Collection. Original print.Photographic postcard with monochrome image of soldiers in uniform posed in a military camp, with buildings made of corrugated iron in the background. Main assembled subjects are residents of Tarnagulla and other towns in surrounding district. Reverse of item is printed as a standard postcard format. All subjects served in First World War, dating the image to circa 1914-1918. Same image as THA-2019.0025 which was accompanied by a note that gives the following names: (Left to Right) Back Row: 1. ______________ 2. Lew Allen 3. Bob Clark Middle Row: 1. ______________ 2. ________________ 3. _________________ 4. _________________ Front Row: 1. _______________ 2. Jack Sheldon 3. Will Kilgour 4. _________________ tarnagulla, war, military, service, soldiers, veterans, ww1, first world war, kilgour, allen, clark, sheldon -
Federation University Historical Collection
Photograph, Australian Soldiers at Serapeum
... Australian Soldiers at Serapeum ...This item was created while on service during World War One. A group of eight uniformed Australian soldiers casually dressed while posing for a photograph. The image was taken at Serapeum during World War One.Verso "Group taken at Serapeum, left to right front row, Frank S., Jack Nase, Joe Fawcett, B.R., H.H. Gordon, Theo Jones at back, Harold Holmes, Reid, Les Walters.chatham family archive, chatham, holmes, world war, world war 1, world war i, world war one, france, nase, fawcett, gordon, theo jones, reid, h.reid, harry holmes, walters, gordon spittle, joe fawcett, joseph fawcett, harold holmes, les walters -
Greensborough Historical Society
Book, Headline Book Publishing, Boy soldiers of the Great War / Richard van Emden, 2005_
... Boy soldiers of the Great War / Richard van Emden. ...This book tells the story of underage soldiers during World War 1. Includes stories of Australian soldiers.340 pages, illus. Hard cover.world war 1, boy soldiers -
Tarnagulla History Archive
Photograph of soldiers in uniform in front of Victoria Hotel, Tarnagulla, Soldiers in uniform in front of Victoria Hotel, Tarnagulla, 8th November, 1919, 8 November 1919
... Soldiers in uniform in front of Victoria Hotel, Tarnagulla...soldiers ...Murray Comrie Collection. Subjects are posed in front of a building known locally as Victoria Hotel, now the Tarnagulla Public Hall.. Monochrome photograph of soldiers in uniform assembled in front of Victoria Hotel, in the main street of Tarnagulla. The men in uniform are all returned soldiers from the Tarnagulla district. They were drawn together to form the Guard of Honour on the occasion of the unveiling of the nearby War Memorial. Accompanied by a note that gives the following names: (Left to Right) Back Row: 1. _________ 2. George Graham 3. _____________ 4. Bob Clark 5. Joe Harwood Middle Row: 1. W. Kilgour 2. Perc. Ison 3. Lew Allen 4. Sam Patterson 5. Harry Bool 6. Bob Abbott 7. Will Smith Front Row: 1. Arthur Whimpey 2. Sgt ___ Graham 3. Les Radnell 4. Dave Roper 5. Fred Jackson 6. Bill James (David Gordon notes: This is not William James. He had been KIA by the time of the photograph.) tarnagulla, war, military, service, soldiers, veterans, ww1, first world war, graham, clark, harwood, kilgour, ison, allen, patterson, bool, whimpey, radnell, roper, jackson, james, abbott, smith -
Federation University Historical Collection
Photograph - Black and White, Ballarat Soldiers' Memorial Band, c1928, c1928
... Ballarat Soldiers' Memorial Band, c1928 ...Frank Wright was a renown resident of Smeaton, where he was born on 2 August 1901. 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, where he organized many amazing concerts in parks, in and around the London district. 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..1) A large black and white photograph of the Ballarat Soldiers Memorial Band, it appears to have been taken in a concert hall. All members of the band are holding their instruments, in the front are two side drums with a prize cup beside each drum. Frank Wright is seated in the centre front holding a baton, he was the conductor. frank wright, ballarat soldiers memorial band