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Bendigo Military Museum
Souvenir - PORT GLASS COLLECTION, Milawa Bros Vineyard Victoria, C.1993
Items in the collection re John Eric Wiles, refer cat No 5410P for his service details..1) port bottle with handle brown colours, one side has “2/7th Australian Infantry Battalion” followed by a coat of arms 1939 - 45 then under “50th anniversary Battle of Wau 1943”, on other side two scrolls one with Battle honours in South west Pacific, the other Battle honours North Africa, Greece & Crete. .2) - .5) Glasses, all with gold band around rim, on each has an inscription “CEDE NULLIS”, Rising Sun then “2/7th AUST INF BN 1939 - 45”port, 2/7th bn, wiles, souvenir -
Bendigo Military Museum
Accessory - WRITING PAPER, Australian Military Forces, C. 1960’s
Wes BERTUCH collection, refer cat No 1664.2.1) - .11) Writing paper off white colour rectangular shape, print all in black, top has a coat of arms with “Australian Military Forces “ underneath, space for telephone number, quote in reply space, address space, all pages are blank, rear of all is clear.writing paper, accessory -
Bendigo Military Museum
Card - CLOTHING RATION CARD 1945-46, Commonwealth of Australia, 1945 - 46
... by The Commonwealth of Australia, each individually numbered, Coat of Arms... of Australia, each individually numbered, Coat of Arms at top left, all ...All items have had points used, there would be a total of 56 points on a new card.Clothing Ration cards 1945 - 46 issue, light fawn colour, folding, one half details, other ration cards, issued by The Commonwealth of Australia, each individually numbered, Coat of Arms at top left, all print in black, spaces to enter name, address, civilian Identity number, rear has directions for use..1) Card No 341210, “Guiney Kathleen, 126 Sternberg St Bendigo”, “V4”, “F”, “23167” .2) Card No 341211, “Margaretta Guiney, 126 Sternberg St Bendigo”, “V4”, “F”, “23168” .3) Card No 341212, “Guiney Genevieve, 126 Sternberg St Bendigo”, “V4”, “F”, “23166”ration cards, clothing -
Bendigo Military Museum
Postcard - POSTCARDS WW1, C.1918
Both letters written to Mrs W Ferris in Terrick Terrick from her son Alf Ferris, refer Cat No 4183.3P.1).2) Field Service Post Cards, rectangular shape, light fawn colour, all print in black, stamped Army PO, top has Coat of Arms, details re use, hand written in black pencil..1) “2 OC 18” (2.10.1918) .2) “9 ... 18” Both Have, “A.F.A 2042. 114/GEN No./5248”post cards, field service, -
Bendigo Military Museum
Book - BOOK, CUSTOMS of the ARMY, Military Board Army HQ, 1965
Contents cover parades, mess procedure, social affairs, even drinking and smoking. Item in the collection relating to Frank “Dinky” Dean BEM, refer cat No 124.2 for service details.Book, “Customs of the Army”, red buckram covers with Coat of Arms in gold and name, 61 pages of rules, regulations plus sketches, all print in black.customs, army 1965, -
Bendigo Military Museum
Document - JAPANESE SURRENDER, C. August 1945
... colour, all print in black, top has Coat of arms followed by text... white colour, all print in black, top has Coat of arms followed ...Both documents relate to the Address given by General Sir Thomas Blamey outlining the terms of surrender to the Japanese Army. Alan Mason collection, refer cat No 3979.2..1) Document, rectangular shape, off white colour, all print in black, top has Rising Sun badge depiction followed by text all English. .2) Document, rectangular shape, off white colour, all print in black, top has Coat of arms followed by text all in Indonesian..1) “SURRENDER OF JAPANESE FORCES” .2) “MA’ LOEMAT DARI”jaapanese, surrender, blamey, documents. -
Bendigo Military Museum
Document - JAPANESE SURRENDER, August 1945
Document describes the Japanese surrender and announcement by the British prime Minister. Alan Mason collection, refer cat No 3979.2Document, rectangular shape, off white colour, all print in black, Coat of Arms at top followed by text.“JAPAN HAS SURRENDERED”japanese, surrender 1945, documents -
Bendigo Military Museum
Book, Ministry of Post War reconstruction, Return to Civil Life, 1.9.1949
The table of ten contents covers 65 items relating to returning to civilian life.Book, “Return to Civil Life” cardboard covers with dark and light blue and red colours, text in white & blue, Coat of Arms in LH corner, 55 pages with 10 main content table all print in black.book, civil life -
Lara RSL Sub Branch
Identity Card, National Registration Identity Card
The National Registration Card was issued to everyone in Great Britain at the outbreak of WW2. Introduced in 1939 at the outbreak of war. It had to be carried at all times if you were an adult and shown upon demand to the Police etc. Initially, all cards were coloured brown like my Dad's example, but in 1943 a new blue coloured card was introduced for adults. This card was issued in 1943.Used in the UK by residents during WW2Folding identity card made from light cardboardOn the cover (see image) is a picture of the British coat of arms and the wording National Registration Identity Card. Inside (see image) is information of person. Number: BCDP 157, Surname: Van Lier, Christian Names: Abraham, Class Code: A, Full Postal Address: 89 Sherwood Avenue Greenford UK, and his signature. On rear (see image) are endorsement stampsidentity card, national identity card, united kingdom, van lier, 1943, world war 2, ww2 -
Lara RSL Sub Branch
Collection of Badges, Badges
Identifying Personnel...Historic Aesthetic Interpretive.Oblong portrait.....Brown/gold frame....green paper background....Masonite backboard....Insignia.pieces.Top centre COAT OF ARMS ‘’AUSTRALIA’’.Lapel badgeROYAL NAVY AUSTRALIA......THE AUSTRALIAN ARMY 1901/2001.....ROYAL AUSTRALIAN AIRFORCE .....all PETTY OFFICERS.Centre row... PETTY OFFICERS l/r Royal Blue Crown&Anchor....AUSTRALIAN COMMONWEALTH MILITARY FORCES3rd pattern/Rising Sun.Lower row CHIEF PETTY OFFICERS.....Laurel Wreath ,Crown &anchor ....THE AUSTRALIAN ARMY CROWN&RISING SUN. 7th Pattern....Cap badge RAAFCROWN&WATTLE. badge, military, australian -
Bendigo Military Museum
Photograph - PHOTOGRAPHS, MILITARY
The photos relate to the collection of Francis William (Dinky) DEAN BEM, VX93960 2nd AIF, 3742 1 RAR 1943 - 75. Refer Cat No 124.2 for his service history.All photos are B & W. (.1) Large group of soldiers slow marching, arms at reverse through a city wearing Battle Dress. (.2) The same large group from a different position. (.3) group of soldiers in greens marching through a city, weapons slung.photography, military -
Bendigo Military Museum
Memorabilia - KINGS MESSAGE, Post WW1
This letter from the King is one of four items sent to NOK of all soldiers who died in the Commonwealth in the Great War. This letter is re Pte W.Williams No 1442 2nd Bn AIF. Refer Cat No 4342P for his service details in WW1 also 1859P medals, photo.Cream coloured paper letter with red and black print. At the top is a embossed red Buckingham Palace coat of Arms, under in black print a message from the King with signature copy.Signed, “George R.I.”memorabilia, letters, ww1 -
Bendigo Military Museum
Weapon - SHELL, CANNON
This is one of the last 50 x 105 mm cannon shells fired in Sth Vietnam..1) Brass Cannon Shell rimmed. .2) Cardboard tube with end caps to hold shell. .3) Card, RAA Badge..1) Base of shell stamped: “105 mm M14 Type 1 Lot ERM-1-43 1943” Place at base: “Presentation case number 31 of 50. Fired at Nui Dat Sth Vietnam by A Field Battery on the occasion of the Centenary of the Battery, 1 August 1971 whilst on active service with 12 field Regt RAA” .2) Marked: “Container M105A2 UAC 105 mm HOW” .3) Card: “This cartridge is number 31 of 50. Presented to Col Comdt E Comb by the Commanding Officer and all Ranks 12 Field Regiment RAA, Sth Vietnam 1971”.arms-ammunition, military history-army -
Bendigo Military Museum
Souvenir - TRENCH ART, 1940 - 45
Item belonged to Mrs Eileen Pascoes father Arthur Castleton Clarke VX79039. He enlisted in the 2nd AIF on 5.5.42 and on discharge from the Army he was a Sapper in No 20 Australian Maintenance PL RAE. Refer 528.2, 530, 531. Her Grandfather William David Maher No 68 enlisted in the AIF 10.9.14 in the 8th L.H Regt A Sqd. Embarked for overseas 25.2.15 then for Gallipoli 16.5.15. He was hospitalised 5 times including Dysentry, Malaria and Pnuemonia. He was discharged from the AIF on 23.3.19. Refer 529, 533.2. All items referred to are Trench Art.Ashtray, brass, silver/chrome plated. Base is from a possible 4" Shell with 3 'U' shaped metal pieces to hold cigarettes. The centre piece is a possible .50 cal round projectile.arms - ammunition, metalcraft - brassware?, smoking accessories, trench art -
Bendigo Military Museum
Souvenir - TRENCH ART, 1917
Item belonged to William David Maher No 68, 8th LH Regt AIF. Refer 532 for main details. .1) Container, brass, round, made from possibly a 3" shell, engraved all around with depictions of small branches, leaves etc. Engraving is "Souvenir from the Great war " - "Made by G. KAMPER Duisberg Germany." .2) Lid, brass, round for .1) Lid is possibly a 3" shell with a small handle centre made from a round possible .303 size.,1) Marz, 1917. ST.G33,HL25 .2) DEZ 1917 ,ST, G,297 ,67,HL31arms - ammunition, brassware, engraving, trench art -
Bendigo Military Museum
Certificate - CERTIFICATE WW1, FRAMED, Post WW1
ANTHONY NEWMAN No 3243 enlisted in the AIF on 28.10.1914 age 22 years 5 months in the 1st reinforcements 2nd FAB AIF as a Gunner. Embarked for Egypt 22.12.1914, embarked for Gallipoli 30.4.1915, transferred to 3rd FAB 6.9.1915. Hospitalised with Jaundice serious enough to be transferred to Malta then England, returned to unit 10.3.1916. Transferred to 12th FAB 26.3.1916 then to 4th Div AHQ 31.3.1916. Embarked for France 2.6.1916, discharged from the AIF 10.5.1919 medically unfit.Timber frame, mid brown with glass front, dark green mount. Discharge Certificate for ANTHONY NEWMAN printed in black & red colour on cream coloured paper, features the Royal coat of arms mounted on 2 columns all in red ink. Illustrated in black is Britannia holding a Union Jack flag & facing 2 soldiers who are presenting arms. At the bottom is a scroll with the recipients name written in black ink. Block print label mounted within dark green mount, centre lower edge. Within the red scroll border: “Anthony Newman Australian Imperial Force Served with honour & was disabled in the Great War. Honourably discharged on 10.5.1919 George R I” Label centre lower edge: ANTHONY NEWMAN Regt No 3243 2nd FAB Enlisted 23.10.194 Discharged 10.5.1919 medically unfit. Donated by R Fair. Stamped at the bottom: V22526 documents - certificates, newman, disabled -
Bendigo Military Museum
Weapon - HAND GRENADE, c.1941
Metal hand grenade with pin, some green & red paint over all.Australian WW2 No 36 MK1 Grenade Bottom: “No 36 M MK1 F.L.S. 3.41”. On side: “F.L.H”arms - ordnance, military history - army, metalcraft, grenade, weapon -
Bendigo Military Museum
Certificate - CERTIFICATE AIF, FRAMED, c.1920
The recipient of the certificate is FRANCIS J WILLIAMS Reg No 7326 8th Battalion, from Stawell Victoria. Refer 69.2 for his service details.Honourable Discharge Certificate, FRANCIS J WILLIAMS AIF. Brown wooden frame, glass front & coloured certificate. Recipient's name written in red & black ink. Certificate features the Royal coat of arms mounted on 2 columns, all in red. Illustrated in black ink is Brittania holding a Union Jack & facing 2 soldiers who are presenting arms. At the bottom is a scroll with the recipient's name.Within the red scroll's border: FRANCIS J WILLIAMS Australian Imperial Force Served with honour and war disabled in the Great War Honourably discharged on 11.7.1920 George R Idocuments - military, certificates, aif -
Bendigo Military Museum
Weapon - ROCKET LAUNCHER, post 1960
M72 LAW 66mm Rocket Launcher Anti Tank Cylinder Housing. Round cylinder with a 2 clip on end caps adjustable sites & trigger mechanism rubber. All metal construction, has a fabric shoulder strap. Firing instructions drawn in white on one side.Rocket HE 66 mm Anti Tank M72 A3 Lot RAN90 E 001 - 018, Operating and Storage Temp 40oF to + 140oF - Danger near blast area.arms-ordnance, military history, m 72, rocket -
Bendigo Military Museum
Memorabilia - CERTIFICATE, MEMORIAL SCROLL, LETTER, 1) 9.4.1917. .2 & .3) post WW1
.2 & .3) these are issued to next of kin of soldiers who never returned from the Great War. Refer Cat No’s 1794, 1791.2, 1792P. Walter was from Bendigo Victoria and enlisted in NZ..1) Certificate re the award of "Mention in Despatches" to Lce-Cpl W Peake in a gilded wood frame. .2) Memorial Scroll re W Peake. Parchment paper with Coat of Arms at the top, the text is standard for all Scrolls with space at the bottom for individual names. Mounted in a wood frame with a section at the bottom for more details. .3) Memorial letter from the King on cream coloured paper, red coat of arms at the top, text is standard for all these letters. Mounted in a wood frame. .1) "New Zealand Force, No 6/1688 Lce-Cpl W Peake, 1st Bn Canterbury R" .2) "Cpl Walter Peake Canterbury Inf Regt N.Z.E.F". "Died of Wounds 1.6.1917" .3) " Buckingham Palace, George I"documents - certificates, letters, military history, memorial scroll, mention in dispatches -
Bendigo Military Museum
Certificate - CERTIFICATE FRAMED, c.1916
John Leonard Stanley Hammill No 1351 AIF. Refer 396.2 for his service history also 368P.Certificate of discharge J S S Hammill AIF, Certificate No V12482. Frame, dark brown timber with gold inner edge with glass front. Discharge Certificate printed in black & red colour. Certificate features a royal coat of arms mounted in 2 columns all in red ink. Illustrated in black is Britannia holding a Union Jack & facing 2 soldiers who are presenting arms. At the bottom is a scroll with the recipient's name written in black ink. J S S Hammill Australian Imperial Force Served with honour and war disabled in the Great War Honourably discharged on 26.6.16 George R I Stamped on bottom of Certificate V12482 documents - certificates, frame accessories, military history-army -
Frankston RSL Sub Branch
Plaque, Memorial, 1914-1918 Memorial Plaque, 1920 (estimated); Issued from 1920
This round, bronze memorial plaque was presented to the family of Private Richard Evans Harkness, service number 3426, of the 37th Battalion, (8th Reinforcements) who was killed in action at Villers-Bretonneux on 12th August, 1918. Colloquially known as 'Dead Man's Penny' or 'King's Penny', this plaque was given to the next of kin of service personnel who died on active service in WW1. 1914-1918 Memorial Plaque In early 1920 it was announced that the next-of-kin of all Australian servicemen and women whose deaths were attributable to the First World War would receive a memorial plaque and scroll "as a solace for bereavement and as a memento". The memorial plaques were not uniquely Australian. In fact they were designed and produced in Britain and issued to commemorate all those who died as a result of war service from within the British Commonwealth. The idea for the plaques was originally conceived mid-way through the war. In 1917 a competition was announced to obtain a suitable design and 800 entries were eventually received. The winner, Mr. E. Carter Preston of Liverpool, England, was chosen in 1918. He was awarded a prize of 250 pounds. Mr Manning Pike directed the manufacture of the memorial plaques at the Memorial Plaque Factory set up at Acton, London. Some later plaques were also made at the Woolwich Arsenal. The cost of manufacturing so many plaques must have been considerable. Each plaque had the name of the soldier commemorated individually embossed (some were engraved) as part of the design. The full name was given without any indication of rank or honours to show the equality of sacrifice of all those who had lost their lives. The scroll designed to accompany the plaques was of thick paper, headed by the royal coat-of-arms, and bore the following message: "He whom this scroll commemorates was numbered among those who, at the call of King and Country, left all that was dear to them, endured hardness, faced danger, and finally passed out of the sight of men by the path of duty and self-sacrifice, giving up their own lives that others might live in freedom. Let those that come after see that his name is not forgotten". Underneath the message the serviceman or woman’s name, rank, honours and unit were written by hand in red ink. Because of the late arrival in Australia of the plaques many scrolls were sent out separately. A message from the King, "I join with my grateful people in sending you this memorial of a brave life given for others in the Great War", was included with the scroll. The first plaques were distributed in Australia in 1922. Each plaque was sent out from Base Records Office at Victoria Barracks in Melbourne by second-class mail. Approximately 60,000 plaques were issued in Australia. Families of deceased members of the Royal Australian Navy and the Australian Army Nursing Service also received plaques and scrolls This plaque is significant because it commemorates the death of an Australian soldier on active service in World War 1. It is representative of some 60,000 issued to next of kin of soldiers killed in World War 1. Although Richard Harness was living at 52 Victoria Street, Abbotsford when enlisted, together with a scroll from the King, it was donated by a Frankston Family.This round, bronze memorial plaque was presented to the family of Australian Army private Richard Evans Harkness, service number 03426, of the 37th battalion, 8th re-inforcement. Harkness was killed in action on 12th August, 1918, near the French village of Proyart, during the 3rd Division's advance along the Somme Valley. further details can be found here: https://www.awm.gov.au/collection/U51477 Colloquially known as 'Dead Man's Penny' or 'King's Penny', these plaques were awarded to the next of kin of service personnel who died on active service during WW1. refer to link for further information : http://www.awm.gov.au/encyclopedia/memorial_scroll/plaque.aspAround the edge are the words 'HE DIED FOR FREEDOM AND HONOUR' On the righthand side of the plaque is the name of the soldier, in this case Richard Evans Harkness.commemorative, memorial, plaque, dead, man s, penny, king s, richard, evans, harkness -
Frankston RSL Sub Branch
Letter
Commemorative letter. Purpose unknown. The letterhead has the Australian Coat of Arms. The text of the letter is "In commemoration of the heroic deeds of the men of ANZAC at GALLIPOLI in 1915 and in recognition of the great debt owed by all Australians" also has the note "With the Compliments of the Government of the Commonwealth of Australia" -
Frankston RSL Sub Branch
Plaque, Memorial, c. 1919
Originally would have been issued with a scroll & letter from the King but neither with plaque. 1914-1918 Memorial Plaque In early 1920 it was announced that the next-of-kin of all Australian servicemen and women whose deaths were attributable to the First World War would receive a memorial plaque and scroll "as a solace for bereavement and as a memento". The memorial plaques were not uniquely Australian. In fact they were designed and produced in Britain and issued to commemorate all those who died as a result of war service from within the British Commonwealth. The idea for the plaques was originally conceived mid-way through the war. In 1917 a competition was announced to obtain a suitable design and 800 entries were eventually received. The winner, Mr. E. Carter Preston of Liverpool, England, was chosen in 1918. He was awarded a prize of 250 pounds. Mr Manning Pike directed the manufacture of the memorial plaques at the Memorial Plaque Factory set up at Acton, London. Some later plaques were also made at the Woolwich Arsenal. The cost of manufacturing so many plaques must have been considerable. Each plaque had the name of the soldier commemorated individually embossed (some were engraved) as part of the design. The full name was given without any indication of rank or honours to show the equality of sacrifice of all those who had lost their lives. The scroll designed to accompany the plaques was of thick paper, headed by the royal coat-of-arms, and bore the following message: "He whom this scroll commemorates was numbered among those who, at the call of King and Country, left all that was dear to them, endured hardness, faced danger, and finally passed out of the sight of men by the path of duty and self-sacrifice, giving up their own lives that others might live in freedom. Let those that come after see that his name is not forgotten". Underneath the message the serviceman or woman’s name, rank, honours and unit were written by hand in red ink. Because of the late arrival in Australia of the plaques many scrolls were sent out separately. A message from the King, "I join with my grateful people in sending you this memorial of a brave life given for others in the Great War", was included with the scroll. The first plaques were distributed in Australia in 1922. Each plaque was sent out from Base Records Office at Victoria Barracks in Melbourne by second-class mail. Approximately 60,000 plaques were issued in Australia. Families of deceased members of the Royal Australian Navy and the Australian Army Nursing Service also received plaques and scrolls Bronze Memorial Plaque 1914-1918 for 4876 Pte. Harry Milne , 46 Battalion KIA 10/5/1918, In a cardboard square envelope. http://www.awm.gov.au/research/people/roll_of_honour/person.asp?p=493414Embossed around edge of plaque "HE DIED FOR FREEDOM AND HONOVR" Name of serviceman embossed on plaque right of centre "HARRY MILNE"ww1, dead mans penny, kings penny, memorial plaque -
Frankston RSL Sub Branch
Plaque, Memorial
1914-1918 Memorial Plaque In early 1920 it was announced that the next-of-kin of all Australian servicemen and women whose deaths were attributable to the First World War would receive a memorial plaque and scroll "as a solace for bereavement and as a memento". The memorial plaques were not uniquely Australian. In fact they were designed and produced in Britain and issued to commemorate all those who died as a result of war service from within the British Commonwealth. The idea for the plaques was originally conceived mid-way through the war. In 1917 a competition was announced to obtain a suitable design and 800 entries were eventually received. The winner, Mr. E. Carter Preston of Liverpool, England, was chosen in 1918. He was awarded a prize of 250 pounds. Mr Manning Pike directed the manufacture of the memorial plaques at the Memorial Plaque Factory set up at Acton, London. Some later plaques were also made at the Woolwich Arsenal. The cost of manufacturing so many plaques must have been considerable. Each plaque had the name of the soldier commemorated individually embossed (some were engraved) as part of the design. The full name was given without any indication of rank or honours to show the equality of sacrifice of all those who had lost their lives. The scroll designed to accompany the plaques was of thick paper, headed by the royal coat-of-arms, and bore the following message: "He whom this scroll commemorates was numbered among those who, at the call of King and Country, left all that was dear to them, endured hardness, faced danger, and finally passed out of the sight of men by the path of duty and self-sacrifice, giving up their own lives that others might live in freedom. Let those that come after see that his name is not forgotten". Underneath the message the serviceman or woman’s name, rank, honours and unit were written by hand in red ink. Because of the late arrival in Australia of the plaques many scrolls were sent out separately. A message from the King, "I join with my grateful people in sending you this memorial of a brave life given for others in the Great War", was included with the scroll. The first plaques were distributed in Australia in 1922. Each plaque was sent out from Base Records Office at Victoria Barracks in Melbourne by second-class mail. Approximately 60,000 plaques were issued in Australia. Families of deceased members of the Royal Australian Navy and the Australian Army Nursing Service also received plaques and scrolls First World War Memorial Plaque, bronze, in recognition of Private Sydney Frederick TURNER, from C Company, 9 Battalion who was KIA at Pozieres on 25 July, 1916. it is housed in a wooden surround with pattern embossed in the margins with a liking of the rising sun at the top. He is recorded on the Villers-Bretonneux Memorial and is listed with an Australian Red Cross Society Wounded and Missing Enquiry Bureau File, a copy of which is attached.Embossed around the edge of the plaque "HE DIED FOR FREEDOM AND HONOVR". The name of the serviceman is embossed on the plaque, right of centre, SYDNEY FREDERICK TURNER -
Frankston RSL Sub Branch
Collection, A. E. Bolger
1914-1918 Memorial Plaque In early 1920 it was announced that the next-of-kin of all Australian servicemen and women whose deaths were attributable to the First World War would receive a memorial plaque and scroll "as a solace for bereavement and as a memento". The memorial plaques were not uniquely Australian. In fact they were designed and produced in Britain and issued to commemorate all those who died as a result of war service from within the British Commonwealth. The idea for the plaques was originally conceived mid-way through the war. In 1917 a competition was announced to obtain a suitable design and 800 entries were eventually received. The winner, Mr. E. Carter Preston of Liverpool, England, was chosen in 1918. He was awarded a prize of 250 pounds. Mr Manning Pike directed the manufacture of the memorial plaques at the Memorial Plaque Factory set up at Acton, London. Some later plaques were also made at the Woolwich Arsenal. The cost of manufacturing so many plaques must have been considerable. Each plaque had the name of the soldier commemorated individually embossed (some were engraved) as part of the design. The full name was given without any indication of rank or honours to show the equality of sacrifice of all those who had lost their lives. The scroll designed to accompany the plaques was of thick paper, headed by the royal coat-of-arms, and bore the following message: "He whom this scroll commemorates was numbered among those who, at the call of King and Country, left all that was dear to them, endured hardness, faced danger, and finally passed out of the sight of men by the path of duty and self-sacrifice, giving up their own lives that others might live in freedom. Let those that come after see that his name is not forgotten". Underneath the message the serviceman or woman’s name, rank, honours and unit were written by hand in red ink. Because of the late arrival in Australia of the plaques many scrolls were sent out separately. A message from the King, "I join with my grateful people in sending you this memorial of a brave life given for others in the Great War", was included with the scroll. The first plaques were distributed in Australia in 1922. Each plaque was sent out from Base Records Office at Victoria Barracks in Melbourne by second-class mail. Approximately 60,000 plaques were issued in Australia. Families of deceased members of the Royal Australian Navy and the Australian Army Nursing Service also received plaques and scrolls Collection of items relating to the death of Private Arthur Ernest Bolger, service number 01338, 14th Battalion, Australian Imperial Forces, who was killed in action at Gallipoli on 27th April, 1915. Private Bolger was from Victoria and was recorded as being the first Frankston serviceman to be killed in the ANZAC landing at Gallipoli. For more information refer: < > see items 00014.1 and 00014.2 -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Book - Reference Book, Mr Salmon (Thomas Salmon) et al, Modern History: or, the Present State of All Nations. Vol III, 1746
The author was Mr. Salmon (Thomas Salmon), (1679-1788). The fly page of the book has the following writing in red and black print: "Describing their Respective Situations, Persons, Habits, and Buildings; Manners, Laws and Customs, Religion and Policy; Arts and Sciences, Trades, Manufacturers and Husbandry; Plants, Animals and Minerals. Illustrated with Cuts and Maps, accurately drawn according to the Geographical Part of this Work by Herman Moll. Third Edition with considerable Additions and Improvements, interspersed in the Body of the Work: Also the History and Revolutions of each Country, brought down to the present Time. " Thomas Longman founded his publishing firm in 1724 in London by the name Longman. In August of that year, he bought the two shops and goods of William Taylor and set up his publishing house there at 39 Paternoster Row. The shops were called Black Swan and Ship, and it is said that the 'ship' sign was the inspiration for Longman's Logo. After many changes of name and management, including the name T Longman and T Shewell in 1746. The firm was incorporated in 1926 as Longmans, Green & Co. Pty Ltd. The firm was acquired by Pearson in 1968 and was known as Pearson Longman or Pearson PLC. The book is part of Flagstaff Hill's Pattison Collection, a large group of books and records, some of which are rare and valuable. The collection was originally owned by the Warrnambool Mechanics' Institute, which was founded in 1853 and is named after Warrnambool's Public Librarian, Ralph Pattison.The book is significant for its age – it is one of the oldest books in Flagstaff Hill’s collection, published in 1746. The book is a record of Modern History at that time and allows studying and comparing those times with today. The book is important for its connection with the London publisher T Longman and T Sewell, who only operated under this name between 1745 and 1747. The firm has been established for over two centuries and is renowned for publishing encyclopedias, dictionaries, books on English grammar, textbooks, poetry, reference books, novels, magazines and more. The book has additional importance for its connection to the Pattison Collection, which, along with other items at Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village, was originally part of the Warrnambool Mechanics' Institutes’ Collection. The Warrnambool Mechanics’ Institute book collection has historical and social significance for its strong association with the Mechanics Institute movement and its important role in people's intellectual, cultural and social development throughout the latter part of the nineteenth century and the early twentieth century. The collection of books is a rare example of an early lending library and its significance is enhanced by the survival of an original collection of many volumes. The Warrnambool Mechanics' Institute’s publication collection is of both local and state significance.Modern History: or, the Present State of All Nations Vol III Author: Mr. Salmon (Thomas Salmon) Illustrator: Herman Moll Publisher: T Longman and T Shewell in Paternoster Row, London Date: 1746 (MDCCXLVI), 3rd Edition Further Information: In Three Volumes, Vol. III The large hardcovered book has reinforcing on the spine and corners. The cover is very well worn and has remnants of a coloured design. The fly page is printed in red and black ink and has a long description of the contents. Inside the cover is printed a Coat of Arms. There is a stocker on the inside cover, The book is part of the Pattison Collection.Label on the spine "RH F910 SAL" Sticker on the pastedown front endpaper "Corangamite Regional Library Service" Printed on pastedown front endpaper "Coat of arms, crown above a shield with an inverted V with three stars on it" Sticker on front loose endpaper "Coat of arms, with "F C G Ritso"flagstaff hill, flagstaff hill maritime museum and village, warrnambool, maritime museum, maritime village, great ocean road, shipwreck coast, pattison collection, ralph eric pattison, warrnambool mechanics’ institute, mechanics’ institute library, warrnambool library, free library, corangamite regional library service, mr salmon, thomas salmon, 18th century, 1746, history, geography, social studies, culture, maps, modern history, present state of all nations vol iii, herman moll, t longman and t shewell, social history -
Seaworks Maritime Museum
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Large paper document including colour illustrations of Melbourne Harbor Trust shield and other shields. Includes three wax seals attached to document with blue ribbon."To All and Singular to whom these presents shall come, Sire Anthony Richard Wagner/ Knight Commander of the Royal Victorian Order Garter Principal King of Arms. Sir John Lunamace Heaton Arm/ Strong Knight, Member of the Royal Victorian Order. Clarenceux King of Arms an Aubrey John Toppin Esquire/ Commander of the Royal Victorian Order. Norroy and Ulster King of Arms Send Greeting! Whereas Victor/ George Swanson. Esquire upon whom has been conferred the Australian Efficiency Decoration Chairman of the Melbourne Harbor/ Trust Commissioners hath represented unto The Most Noble Bernard Marmaduke, Duke of Norfolk, Knight of the Most/ Noble Order of the Garter Knight Grand Cress of the Royal Victorian Order, Earl Marshal and Hereditary Marshal of/ England and one of Her Majesty's Most Honourable Privy Council that the Melbourne Harbor Trust Commissioners is a body/ corporate with perpetual succession and a Common Seal duly constituted by Act of Legislature of the Colony of Victoria number/ DLII bearing date Twenty second day of December 1876 the said Act having been amended from time to time and various Acts passed consolidating such amendments that under the said/ Act the exclusive management and control of the port and the preservation and improvement of the port generally as vested in the said Commissioners. That the Melbourne Harbour Trust/ Commissioners being desirous of having Armorial Bearings, Supporters and a Device or Badge duly assigned under lawful authority and he hath therefore requested the favour of His Grace's/ Warrant for Ouigranting and assigning such Armorial Ensigns and in the same Patent such Supporters and such Device or Badge as may be proper to be borne and used by the Melbourne/ Harbor Trust Commissioners on Seals otherwise accoding to the Laws of Arms. And forasmuch as the said Earl Marshal did by warrant under his hand and Seal bearing date the Sev-/ enth day of March 1962 authorize and direct Us to grant and assign such Armorial Ensigns and such Supporters and such Device or Badge Accordingly. Know ye therefore that we/ the said Garter Clarenceux and Norroy and Ulster in pursuance of His Grace's warrant and by virtue of the Letters of Patent of Our several offices to each of us respectively granted do/ by these Presents grant and assign unto the Melbourne Harbor Trust Commissioners the Arms following that is to say: Azure a representation of the constellation of the Southern Cross/ Argent on a Chief enarched on five Pallets of the first. And for the Crest Out of a Coronet composed of eight Masts each with sail set and upon Rim Or in front of a Bollard proper/ two Anchors in saltire Azure Mantled figure doubled Argent as the same are in the margin here of more plainly depicted. And by the Authority aforesaid We do/ further grant and assign the following Device or Badge that is to say: Two Anchors in saltire Argent as here depicted And by the Authority aforesaid the said Garter/ do by these Presents further grant and assign unto the Melbourne Harbor Trust Commissioners the Supporters following that is to say : On either side a Sea Horse/ (Hippocampus) or collared and lined Gules in front of a representation of the Melbourne Harbour front proper as the same are also in the margins here of more/ arms plainly depicted the whole to be borne and used forever hereafter by the Melbourne Harbour Trust Commissioners on seals otherwise according to the laws of/ Arms. In witness whereof we the said Garter Clarenceux and a Norroy and Ulster Kings of Arms have to these presents subscribed Our names and affixed the seals/ Of our Several offices this fith day of March in the Twelfth Year of the reign of our Soveriegn Lady Elizabeth the Second by the Grace of God of the United Kingdom of Great/ Britain and Northern Ireland and of Her other Realms and Territories Queen head of the Commonwealth Defender of the Faith and in the years of Our Lord One Thousand nine/ hundred and sixty three" "Prosperity Through Service" -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Photograph - Photograph, Black and white, Australian Chaplains' Conference, Melbourne, 1952, 1952
This photograph is representative of the relationship between the Mission to Seafarers Victoria and the Anglican Church. The image also historically depicts the courtyard at the Mission to Seafarers Victoria from approximately the early 1950s.Reverend Frank Oliver served as Chaplain at the Mission to Seafarers Victoria for almost thirty years. The photograph shows the historical ties between the Mission and the Anglican Church towards the end of Oliver's chaplaincy in the 1950s. Standing in back row on the left is Rev Alex Crigan, Assistant Chaplain. Black and white photograph with a white border. Pictured are 18 men, 15 of which are wearing white collars of the church. They are positioned in two rows; the back row consists of ten men, the front row has eight men. All the men in the front row have their arms crossed, and many in the back row appear to have their arms behind their backs. The men are situated in the courtyard of the Mission to Seafarers Victoria, in front of the pillars with hanging vine leaves.In blue ink (written by Padre Oliver): On the top section of the white border in blue pen reads: "5", "3", "4". "6":, "7", "8", "9", "2". Whilst the lower line of the white border reads; "11", "12", "!", "!0". These number correspond to the names and numbers on the reverse side of the photograph. This reads: "1.Cyril Brown (Gen. / 2. Peter Smith (L/R - Melb.) / 3. Roberts (T.ville) / 4. Palmer (? Hobart) / 5. Alex Crigan (Melb) / 6. Bob Clarke (L/R . W'town) / 7. John Beaverstock (L/R Melb) / 8. Joe Forstes (Melb) / 9. Nichols, Vicar. H Trinity, Port Melb. (Late Chap, T'ville) / 10. Williams (Wellington) / 11. Max (Cowle), (Port Melbourne) / 12. F.L. Oliver (Melb.). Below this is a hand-drawn line that leads to the name "COWLE" melbourne, ties, men, williams, nichols, reverend, hobart, pillars, suits, courtyard, brickwork, chair, creeper, cyril-brown, peter-smith, roberts, palmer, townsville, williamson, vicar, h-trinity, port-melbourne, wellington, alex crigan, missio to seafarers, seamen's mission, mission to seamen, conference, flinders street, padre oliver, frank leslie oliver, anglican church, alec crigan, bob clarke, reverend c.j. brown, cyril j. brown, max cowle, john beaverstock, joe forster, chaplain conferences, chaplains group -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Letter - Letter - From Premier of Victoria to K. S. Anderson, c. 1985
Framed letter from the Premier of Victoria to K.S. Anderson re Victoria's 150th, includes medallion issued to all Victorians born before JAN. 1901. Beige certificate, black typing, blue coat of arms, signed by John Cain in blue pen, medallion attached to lower right corner. Glass cover, blonde wooden frame, yellow backing paper.victorias 150th anniversary, k s anderson, certificate