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Federation University Historical Collection
Photograph - black and white, Major George Albert Eddy, 1900
... south africa... at Rensburg, Province of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa in 1900. He... at Rensburg, Province of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa in 1900. He ...George Eddy was born in Castlemaine (1860) and joined the Third Battalion of Militia at Ballarat in 1885. In 1890 he gained a position on the permanent staff of the Victorian Rangers and promoted to Major in 1897. Eddy went to England (1898-9) and was attached to the Devonshire Regiment. Major Eddy was killed at Rensburg, Province of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa in 1900. He was Senior Officer of the First Contingent, commanding the Infantry Unit. Colonel Carter wrote..." ....I brought the gallant conduct of your husband and his command under the notice of the General .....He was a genial comrade and a gallant soldier, and he is, I fear, an irreparable loss to the Australian Contingent." ('Argus' April 1900)Digital portrait from "In Memory of the Gallant Officers and Men of Victoria in Transvaal War, 1899-1900".george eddy, castlemaine, third battalion of militia ballarat, victorian rangers, devonshire regiment, major, rensburg, south africa -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Photograph, South African group of internees
... South African German internees in camp 13. Back L to R Von...Photo of South African group. 13 men, 8 standing and 5... Tatura the-murray South African German internees in camp 13. Back ...South African German internees in camp 13. Back L to R Von Gruenwald, W. Brumme, Van der Ohe, H Daniels, Hans Knorr, Dr W Sensfelder, Max Baumann, E Skibbe. Front L to R. Grafe e Von Hardenburg, P Schneider, F Nienhaus, K Falk, H Messerschmitt. A foam backed copy of photograph in file. Photo of South African group. 13 men, 8 standing and 5 seated. All in shirt sleeves. 2 huts behind them with the number 122 front left. camp 13 tatura, south african german internees, r von gruenewald, w brumme, van der ohe, h daniels, hans knorr, dr w sensfelder, max baumann, e skibbe, grave von hardenburg, p schneider, f nienhaus, k falk, h messerschmitt -
Federation University Historical Collection
Photograph - black and white, Corporal Alexander Ross, 1900
... south africa... for the First Contingent, Mounted Infantry Unit going to South Africa..., Mounted Infantry Unit going to South Africa, he was one ...Alexander Ross was born in Castlemaine in 1879. He became a member of the 4th Battalion Infantry Brigade and was noted for his soldierly qualities. When volunteers were called for the First Contingent, Mounted Infantry Unit going to South Africa, he was one of the first to enlist. In the Battle at Rensburg he was shot through the chest and died shortly after. Major Eddy and Lieutenant Roberts also died in the same action. About a fortnight before he was killed Corporal Ross had mailed the Queen's Chocolate Box he had received, to his father. In it was a letter which included information "...I am quite well and have not seen action yet. I remain Your affectionate son Alexander Ross"Digital portrait from "In Memory of the Gallant Officers and Men of Victoria in Transvaal War, 1899-1900".alexander ross, corporal, castlemaine, 4th battalion infantry brigade, first contingent, mounted infantry unit, south africa, rensburg, major eddy, lieutenant roberts, queen's chocolate box -
Bendigo Military Museum
Card - CARD, BOER WAR, Pre 1900
... Post card Boer War sent from South Africa by Otto J... Mountain Cape Town South Africa” On L leaf: “Loving Greetings... goldfields Post card Boer War sent from South Africa by Otto J ...Post card Boer War sent from South Africa by Otto J LUCKWALL, 5th Vic Mounted Rifles to his sister. Otto was from Bendigo. The card has pressed leaves & photo inside. Fawn cardboard two page folded card with gold lettering on front. Sepia photo inside front cover of camp scene with soldier standing on guard with rifle. trenches in foreground, Three pressed leaves inside. Back cover with red, white & blue bow joining the leaves at their stems.Printed on cover: “Everlasting Silver Leaves From Table Mountain Cape Town South Africa” On L leaf: “Loving Greetings” On R leaf: “To my dear sister” cards, boer war, silver leaves -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Medal - Nichol medal group
... with the 4th Victorian Imperial Regiment to South Africa serving...: Queens South African Medal with four clasps - Transvaal, Rhodesia... with the 4th Victorian Imperial Regiment to South Africa serving ...James Alexander Nicholl was born 1878 at Ballarat Victoria. He served four years with the 3rd Regiment Victorian Colonial Forces, receiving his commission as an officer after two years. On 1 May 1900, as a 22 year old lieutenant, he sailed with the 4th Victorian Imperial Regiment to South Africa serving there under Colonel NW Kelly for fifteen months. Upon his return to Australia he resumed service with the now, Australian Light Horse. He was adjutant of the 16th (Indi) Light Horse located in northeast Victoria when WWI began. He volunteered for the AIF and was appointed to ‘C’ Squadron 13th Light Horse with the rank of Captain. Nicholl served at Gallipoli, France and UK, returning to Australia in 1919. Again he resumed his service with the CMF, this time with the 20th Light Horse.Rare group of medals awarded to citizen soldier from Victoria with service in Boer War and WWI (1914-1918) and peacetime service with pre-Federation Colonial Forces and post-Federation Citizen Military Forces both before and the war.Swing mounted medal group awarded to Major JA Nicholl being: Queens South African Medal with four clasps - Transvaal, Rhodesia, Cape Colony and South Africa 1901; 1914-15 Star; British War Medal; Victory Medal and Colonial Auxiliary Forces Officer's Decoration (VD). On rim QSA "Lieut J.A. Nicholl Victorian MR"; on reverse 14-15 Star "Captain J.A. Nicholl 13/LH Rgt AIF"; on rim BWM and Victory "Major J.A. Nicholl AIF"; on reverse VD "Major J.A. Nicholl 20th LH"nichol, medal, boer war, wwi, vd, colonial, light horse, 13th, world war one -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Programme, "31st Annual Memorial Service", May. 1934
... The South African Soldiers' Association of Victoria 31st... Trams tramways Events Governors The South African Soldiers ...The South African Soldiers' Association of Victoria 31st Annual Memorial Service held at South African Monument on Sunday May 20th 1934.trams, tramways, events, governors -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Post cards (2), C 1917
... ) by his cousin Will Harper from South Africa in 1917. William... postcard of a bay and settlement in South Africa . It has... cousin Will Harper from South Africa in 1917. William Thomas ...These cards have been sent to Jim ( otherwise unidentified) by his cousin Will Harper from South Africa in 1917. William Thomas Harper from Byaduk, Victoria was with the 8th Battalion in World War One leaving Melbourne In February in 1917. He was killed in May 1918 at the age of 22 and was buried in Bailleul France.These cards are are a poignant reminder of Private William Harper killed in World War One. He came from Byaduk in the Western District.. .1 A postcard with a photograph in brown and green tonings of the Black Watch Pipers playing to the captors of Longueval On the back is pencil writing and black printing. .2 A coloured postcard of a bay and settlement in South Africa . It has handwritten material on the back in ink. .1 October/ 16/ 17 I'm not a smoker yet Jim but seeing these pretty cards thought I would send them on to you. I've seen some of these places myself. Merry Xmas Jim Your aff. cousin Will .2 Cape Town Dear Jim just a few lines to let you know I'm having a good time looking around this sphere. Today me and a cobber went on top of Table Mountain looking for wild beasts but couldn't find any. We have been here a good few days now and get leave to go about . It's a great place this for scenery but not for food or nice girls, all black nearly. Yours sincerely Bill Harper private william harper, byaduk -
Ringwood RSL Sub-Branch
Photographs, Souvenir Album of Cape Peninsula
... Photo album South Africa c WW1... melbourne Photo album South Africa c WW1 Souvenir Album of Cape ...Photo album South Africa c WW1 -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Letter - Correspondence, 1947
... Cape Town, South Africa ...Quinn CollectionSingle page, single-sided letter lined paper (0352.a1) dated 26/02/47 with blue-lined, stamped envelope (0352.b). letters-from-abroad, allan quinn, s.s.morgenster, 1947 -
Bendigo Military Museum
Photograph - BOER WAR PHOTOGRAPHS, 1899-1902
... South Africa ...Set of photographs, some copies, in manila sleeves with captions handwritten on back. Set is contained in manila envelope. Taken during Boer War. Typed on envelope: "BOER WAR PHOTOS/SERIES OF 26/ORIGINALS."photograph - photography, military history, boer war -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Letter - Correspondence, 1947
... Mozambique, South Africa ...Quinn CollectionTwo-page, double-sided letter on unlined paper (0363a1-a2) written on board S.S.Morgenster, Mozambique dated 04/12/47 with blue-lined envelope (0363.b). Envelope is unstamped.Envelope addressed C/- Mrs Blackmore 140 Brunswick Road, West Brunswick, Victorialetters-from-abroad, quinn, s.s.morgenster, 1947 -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Letter - Correspondence, 1947
... Cape Town, South Africa ...Quinn CollectionTwo-page, double-sided letter on unlined paper (0365a1-a2) written on board S.S.Morgenster, Cape Town dated 19/12/47 with blue-lined envelope (0365.b). Pre-franked envelope using red ink by the Cape Town Mission.Envelope addressed to Mrs S Quinn, 140 Brunswick Road, West Brunswick, Victoria and franked 'The FLYING ANGELS CLUB Alfred Street Cape Town.letters-from-abroad, quinn, s.s.morgenster, 1947 -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Pamphlet - "A Passing Cheer", Songbook "For the Aussies of the Second World War", 1942
... South Africa ..."A Passing Cheer" songbook "For the Aussies of the Second World War" enscribed to Ernie Wilson from the compiler Ethyl Campbell 1942 transport - shipping, armed services, arts and entertainment - music, ernie wilson -
Clunes Museum
Photograph, 1936
... JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA ...PHOTO OF CLARICE THOMAS & PAT HARBEN IN FRONT OF PAT'S CAR"CLARICE THOMAS & HER YOUNG MAN-PAT HARBEN [PAT'S CAR] TAKEN JOHANNESGURG 1936local history, photography, photographs -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
Book, Dennis Edward and Co, The Anglo - Boer War Album, Unknown
... 44 Shortmarket Street, Cape Town, South Africa ...Explains history of the Boar WarGreen hard book cover with photos and inscriptions of the Boar War October 11th 1899 till May 1st 1902,Rising Sun (Australia and Great Britain with wreath). Natal and Tasmania inscribed). -
Bendigo Military Museum
Card - SOUTH AFRICAN CARD WW1, c.1918
... South Africa... and message on the back, Signed off by Fred. Card SOUTH AFRICAN CARD ...Card sent home from Sth Africa. Part of the collection of Capt Frederick Baxter MC & Bar. Refer Cat No. 4219.White folded over card with a photo image inside of the R.M. Steamer leaving docks in Cape Town. card is cream colour with picture of Table Mountain on the front in green. Photo inside and message on the back, Signed off by Fred.Inside written "Between 1916-18 (War). Message on back "With best wishes from here, trust all are well. We are enjoying the trip. the town is lovely - a delightful background ? Majestic. Goodbye Fred".card, ww1, baxter mc -
Ithacan Historical Society
Photograph, c 1950s
... Johannesburg, South Africa ...Members of the Ithacan and Greek communities in Johannesburg.A black and white photograph of two women and four men in evening dress at a formal function. One of the ladies is holding a large bunch of flowers. -
National Wool Museum
Photograph, Sterling Silver Ewer
... in South Africa. Used in the NWM Woolbrokers office display.... in South Africa.... silver mined in South Africa. Used in the NWM Woolbrokers office ...Sterling Silver Ewer Trophy won by Grainy Point Biswrath for Champion Merino Ram at the 2nd A.S.B.A Show in 1989. Made in 1878 by Martin Hall and Co. of Sheffield England from silver mined in South Africa. Used in the NWM Woolbrokers office display.Sterling Silver Ewer Trophy won by Grainy Point Biswrath for Champion Merino Ram at the 2nd A.S.B.A Show in 1989. Made in 1878 by Martin Hall and Co. of Sheffield England from silver mined in South Africa.merino sheep agricultural shows, elders limited, merino sheep, agricultural shows -
Ringwood RSL Sub-Branch
Booklet WW1, Souvenir of Durban, c1919
... Photo souvenir album containing photos of Durban South... melbourne Photo souvenir album containing photos of Durban South ...Photo souvenir album containing photos of Durban South Africa -
Federation University Historical Collection
Book, D.C. Davies et al, Metalliferous Minerals and Mining, 1892, 1892
... south africa... south wales mount morgan new zealand africa statistics india ...Brown hard covered, illustrated book of 518 pages. It includes a bookplate of the Ballarat Ironworkers' and Polytechnical Association Library Rules. The book was bequethed to the Ironworkers' Association by the late James Oddie.mining, minerals, quartz, nova scotia, california, germany, ural mountains, gold deposits, virginia, new england, new brunswick, brazil, australia, new south wales, mount morgan, new zealand, africa, statistics, india, phillipines, aruba island, silver, russia, nevada, ruby hill, nevada, utah, emma mine, nevada, colarado, red mountain district, colorado, yankee girl mine, arizona, mexico, peru, bolivia, chili\copper, south africa, italy, austria, norway, swedan, france, cornwall, dolcoath mine, sandstone, parys mines of anglesea, carnarvonshire, cardiganshire, wicklow, ireland, mississippi valley, wisconsin, lake superior, wyoming, cuba, jamaica, venezuela, south australia, york peninsula, flinders ranges, japan, tin, banca, malaysia, bohemia, saxony, sweden, spain, cligga point, rin lodes of cornwall, andalusia, belgium, shropshire, isle of man, durham, westmoreland, limestone, flintshire, dengigshire, canada, lead, zinc, siberia, hungary, silesia, sardinia, algeria, ireland, new jersey, iron, lancashire, missouri, michigan, superstitions, equipment, cages, stopes, winzes, timbering, ventilation, fans, drilling, boring, dynamite, electricity, blasting, horse whims, water wheels, boilers, petterson's elephant ore stamp, stamper battery, jogs, linkenbach table, panning, cradle, quartz mining, hydraulic mining, alluvia; mining, altai mountains, north wales, neugluck mine, freiberg, christbescherung mine, drei prinzen lode, miask, woodville, virginia, gongo soco, brazil, sierra nevada, california, st john del rey mine, brazil, leydenberg gold field, south africa, banket reefs, transvaal, kongsberg, norway, santa rosa mine, peru, huelva, spain, dolcoath mine, cornwall, parys mine, anglesea, waterbury copper mine, lake superior, copiapo, chilli, altenberg, saxony, whea; uny, cornwall, wast wheel mine. redruth, cornwall, cligga point, cornwall, old hewas mine, cornwall, hartz, germany, snailbeach mine, shropshire, llangynog, north wales, van mine, mongomeryshire -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - LYDIA CHANCELLOR COLLECTION: 'TWELVE PHOTOGRAPHIC POSTCARDS OF DURBAN', 1900's
... south africa... PHOTOGRAPH Landscape south africa Lydia Chancellor collection Durban ...A small soft covered book titled, ' Twelve Photographic Postcards of Durban (in monotone.) Series A.' A.R., P.O. Box 382, Durban. Printed in Great Britain. Early 1900's ?Printed in Great Britain, A.R. P.O. Box 382photograph, landscape, south africa, lydia chancellor, collection, durban, photograph photography, travel, postcards, tourism, south africa -
Mont De Lancey
Military Medals
... 1. Baltic 1854-1855 2. South Africa 1877-1878 3. South... 1854-1855 2. South Africa 1877-1878 3. South Africa 1901 ...Awarded to Colonel Otter.4 round, silver Military Medals attached to striped ribbon Bars:- 1. Silver Medal with image of young Queen Victoria, & Britannia on the reverse. 2. Silver Medal with image of Queen Victoria, & Lion & Bushes on the reverse. 3. 1 large Silver Medal with image of Queen Victoria, & Britannia on the reverse. 1 smaller replica Medal of the larger Medal.1. Baltic 1854-1855 2. South Africa 1877-1878 3. South Africa 1901 Transvaal, Orange Free State, and Cape Colonymilitary medals -
Ringwood RSL Sub-Branch
Book - Boer War, The Ragged Mob
... to the Boer War in South Africa.... to the Boer War in South Africa. The Ragged Mob Book - Boer War ...Story of the 3rd and 4th Victorian Contingents that went to the Boer War in South Africa. -
Running Rabbits Military Museum operated by the Upwey Belgrave RSL Sub Branch
Badge
... . South Africa 1900.... South Africa 1900 Badge ...Cap badge - Leicestershire Prince Albert's Own Yeomen. South Africa 1900badge/buttons, army -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Photograph - Boxer, Tom Duggan, 1890s - 1900s
... . South African champion middleweight.... Australian Champion. South African champion middleweight Photograph ...Photo of Tom Duggan in boxing apparel. Australian Champion. South African champion middleweightsport - boxing, thomas duggan -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Ceremonial object - Regimental Guidon, circa 1990
... Valley. The guidon, emblazoned with the South African and WWI..."South Africa 1899-1902, Gallipoli 1915, Palestine 1917-18... Valley. The guidon, emblazoned with the South African and WWI ...The 20th Light Horse was raised as part of the reorganised Citizen Military Forces (Militia) following the end of WWI. It had Headquarters at Seymour Victoria and sub-units along the Goulburn Valley. The guidon, emblazoned with the South African and WWI battle honours, was presented in 1927. The 20th Light Horse served overseas during WWII being the only Light Horse unit to do so and received the battle honour South West Pacific 1944-45. In 1948 when 8/13 Victorian Mounted Rifles was raised as the descendent regiment of the 8th, 13th and 20th Light Horse Regiments it became the custodian of the three guidons including that of the 20th Light Horse. In 1991, the two Victorian mounted regiments 8/13th VMR and 4/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse were linked to form a single regiment which had custodianship of six guidons, 4th, 8th 13th, 17th 19th and 20th Light Horse Regiments. All except the 4th Light Horse Guidon were laid up at the Shrine in August 2005. The 4th guidon is to be laid up in November 2017.A representative example of a symbol of the esprit de corps and achievements of a regiment of citizen soldiers drawn from Victoria. Well provenanced and fine example of military heraldic art.Burgundy corded cotton flag with gold thread fringe with rope and tassels. at centre is 20th Light Horse badge surrounded by wattle wreath with purple and gold rectangular colour patch under. XX in top left corner and battle honours on either side of centre motif."South Africa 1899-1902, Gallipoli 1915, Palestine 1917-18, Anzac, Egypt 1915-17, South West Pacific 1944-45"guidons, flags, embroidery, citizen military forces, heraldry, light horse regiments -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Bronze plaque, 1900 circa
... with the 1st Contingent VMR to South Africa in 1899 with the rank... of Captain RS Salmon Talbot who died at Naauwpoort South Africa 16th... with the 1st Contingent VMR to South Africa in 1899 with the rank ...Captain Robert Westrup Salmon was born at Daisy Hill near Talbot 12 July 1862. He joined the Victorian Mounted Rifles in 1883; was commissioned Lieutenant in 1892 and appointed Adjutant (Volunteer) of 2nd Battalion VMR in 1892. He embarked with the 1st Contingent VMR to South Africa in 1899 with the rank of captain. At the battle of Jasfontein (Garsfontein) he was highly complimented in the London Times and other English newspapers for the skilful manner in which he handled the Mounted Infantry under his command. At the time of his death from Enteric Fever on 16 March 1900 at Naauwpoort South Africa he was Staff Captain of the Australian Regiment. Captain Salmon was a councillor of the Borough of Talbot, trustee of the Racing Club and the Cemetery; member of the Board of Directors of the MUIOOF; past master of the Masonic Lodge; church warden of St Michael’s Church Talbot and secretary of the Fire Brigade. The plaque was discovered by retired Military Police officer, Captain Watson and donated to 8/13 VMR Museum circa 1983. Rare example of a memorial plaque to an officer of the Boer War. It is not known where or if it was originally mounted but a church building would seem likely. Large bronze plaque to the memory of Captain Robert Westrup Salmon who died of Enteric Fever while serving with the 1st Contingent Victorian Mounted Rifles during the Boer War. A framed display with photograph of the donor Captain Watson handing the plaque to Officer Commanding 'A' Squadron 8/13 VMR at Buna Barracks Albury in 1984 now accompanies the bronze plaque.Cast in raised lettering surrounding a Victorian Mounted Rifles badge "The tribute of the Officers of the Victorian Mounted Rifles Non-Commissioned Officers & Men to the memory of Captain RS Salmon Talbot who died at Naauwpoort South Africa 16th Mar. 1900"salmon robert westrup captain, talbot, boer war -
Bendigo Military Museum
Photograph - PHOTOGRAPH, FRAMED, est 1920
... "South Africa 1900-1902 Gallipoli 1915 France 1916-17"... goldfields photography-photographs, frame accessories Johnston "South ...B&W photo of officer GJ Johnston in peaked cap. Photo set in oval shape behind wood veneer, frame is dark stained wood."South Africa 1900-1902 Gallipoli 1915 France 1916-17"photography-photographs, frame accessories, johnston -
Ballarat Ranger Military Museum
Colour Regimental, 70th Infantry
... 70 Wreath in centre South Africa 1899-1902 (Battle Honour) ... goldfields 70 Wreath in centre South Africa 1899-1902 (Battle Honour ...A green Regimental Colour presented to the 70th Infantry (Ballarat Regiment).70 Wreath in centre South Africa 1899-1902 (Battle Honour) -
Ballarat Ranger Military Museum
Colour Regimental, 71st Infantry
... 71 Wreath in centre South Africa 1899 - 1902 (Battle Honour)... goldfields 71 Wreath in centre South Africa 1899 - 1902 (Battle ...A green Regimental Colour presented to the 71st (City of Ballarat) Infantry71 Wreath in centre South Africa 1899 - 1902 (Battle Honour)