A short article about Frederick Thomas Snodgrass and his service in World War 1. At the time of his enlistment he was living at Kerang; Fred is commemorated in Greensborough on the Fallen Soldiers' Memorial.Two pages, text and colour images.world war 1 project, frederick thomas snodgrass

A short article about Richard Lewis Weir and his service in World War 1. Richard Weir lived in Bundoora and is commemorated on the Fallen Soldiers' Memorial in Greensborough..2 pages, text and colour images.world war 1 project, richard lewis weir

This photograph shows a fresco from a Church in Mataria, near Cairo. This fresco depicts the killing of the innocents by Herod's soldiers shortly after the birth of Jesus.Digital copy of black and white photograph. "Killing of the male children"charles marshall, world war 1

This photograph shows two Australian soldiers standing behind 'the Holy well' at Mataria, near Cairo.Digital copy of black and white photograph. "The Holy Well at Matarich"charles marshall, world war 1

This photographs depicts the clock tower in Aleppo with two Australian soldiers in the tower, Corporal Cambage and Sergeant Thomas.Digital copy of black and white photograph. "Clock Tower Aleppo. Cpl Cambage & Sgt Thomas in tower"charles marshall, world war 1

This photographs depicts Corporal Cambage and two Medina soldiers.Digital copy of black and white photograph. "Damascus. Corporal Cambage & two Medina soldiers"charles marshall, world war 1

This photograph shows the grave of a British ('Tommy') soldier in Gaza.Digital copy of black and white photograph. "Tommy grave Gaza"charles marshall, world war 1

This photograph shows the graves of 3 soldiers, 3rd Australian Machine Gun Squadron, A Troop, killed at Beersheba 31st October 1917.Digital copy of black and white photograph. "Graves of 3 of the Third Machine Gun boys A Troop"charles marshall, world war 1

This photograph shows the graves of 3 soldiers, 3rd Australian Machine Gun Squadron, A Troop, killed at Beersheba 31st October 1917.Digital copy of black and white photograph. "Graves of 3 M.G.S. boys at Beersheba 31-10-17. C. Herrits"charles marshall, world war 1

This photograph shows soldiers in the desert, possibly Australian troops.Digital copy of black and white photograph. No caption on this photo.charles marshall, world war 1

This photograph shows two unidentified soldiers.Digital copy of black and white photograph. The reverse of this is a postcard layout, no caption on this photocharles marshall, world war 1

This photograph shows a young Australian soldier, Baden Powell Buckland of Yea, who enlisted when 17 years old. He made it to England before his true age was known and returned to Australia. He re-enlisted after his 18th birthday. This photograph was taken during his first enlistment.Digital copy of black and white photograph. "No.6770. Pte B.V. Buckland. 19th Reinfts, 23rd Battalion, 17-3-1917"charles marshall, world war 1, baden powell buckland

This photograph shows a Scottish soldier, George MacDougall. The caption asks Charles to send the photo to his sister.Digital copy of black and white photograph. "You can send this one home to your sister from me, Yours Aye, Geo MacDougall"charles marshall, world war 1, george macdougall

This photograph shows a Scottish soldier, George MacDougall. The caption asks Charles to send the photo to his sister.Digital copy of black and white photograph. "This is me and my little grey home in the East, Geo MacDougall"charles marshall, world war 1, george macdougall

A digital copy of a "Soldiers' Small Book" issued to British soldiers during World War 1. This copy belonged to Private Samuel Rich. The complete book can be accessed at the GHS Resource Centre. Photographs taken by Samuel Rich during WWI are available at items 3973-3987.Digital copy of book. samuel rich, world war 1, soldiers

A digital copy of groups of soldiers, Egypt 1916. Taken by Private Samuel Rich in 1916. Other photographs taken by Samuel Rich during WWI are available at items 3973-3987.Digital copy of black and white photographsamuel rich, world war 1, egypt

Groups of soldiers at the beach, Moascar Isolation Camp, Egypt 1916. Taken by Private Samuel Rich in 1916. Other photographs taken by Samuel Rich during WWI are available at items 3973-3987.Digital copy of black and white photographsamuel rich, world war 1, egypt, moascar isolation camp

With the centenary of World War 1, members of the Greensborough Historical Society researched the local lads who signed up to serve in the Great War. We have included Nurses from the area and those who served at Mont Park. The Greensborough and district soldiers listed in the World War I Project all had a connection with the area. Names have been taken from the Fallen Soldier’s Memorial, Greensborough Primary School Honour Board, the Greensborough District Honour Board housed at the RSL and by searching through Australian War Memorial and National Archives of Australia records. Some of our soldiers settled in and made great contributions to life in Greensborough after the War. Articles are also available on the GHS website. Descendants or relatives with further information are urged to contact the Society. Family stories and photographs would be appreciated. Suggestions for additions to the list are most welcome. Red plastic binder containing over 150 articles, printed text and images. Each article is filed in plastic pocket.world war 1 project, greensborough historical society

The 2nd Light Horse Regiment was raised at Enoggera in Queensland on 18 August 1914. Its recruits came mainly from Queensland but some hailed from the northern rivers district of New South Wales. The 2nd was one of three regiments of the 1st Light Horse Brigade – the first Australian mounted formation raised by Australia during the First World War. The regiment sailed from Brisbane on 25 September and disembarked in Egypt on 9 December. The 2nd Light Horse Regiment deployed to Gallipoli without its horses and landed there on 12 May 1915, joining the New Zealand and Australian Division. It played a defensive role for most of the campaign but did attack the Turkish trenches opposite Quinn’s Post, one of the most contested positions along the ANZAC Line. The first assault wave was mown down and fortunately the officer commanding the attack had the wisdom and courage to call it off. The 2nd was withdrawn from the front line in September and left the peninsula on 18 December. Back in Egypt, the 2nd Light Horse joined the ANZAC Mounted Division. Between January and May 1916, the regiment was deployed to protect the Nile valley from bands of pro-Turkish Senussi Arabs. On 18 May, as part of its parent brigade, it joined the forces defending the Suez Canal. The 1st Light Horse Brigade played a significant role in turning back the Turkish advance on the canal at the battle of Romani on 4 August. In ensuing days the regiments of the brigade participated in the immediate follow-up of the defeated Turks, but were soon withdrawn to rest. The 2nd Light Horse Regiment rejoined the Allied advance across the Sinai in November and was subsequently involved in the fighting to secure the Turkish outposts on the Palestine frontier – Maghdaba on 23 December 1916 and Rafa on 9 January 1917. A stint of protective duty along the line of communications through the Sinai followed. The 2nd’s next major engagement was the abortive second battle of Gaza on 19 April. Gaza finally fell on 7 November, after a wide outflanking move via Beersheba, in which the 1st Light Horse Brigade played a part. With the capture of Gaza, the Turkish position in southern Palestine collapsed. The 2nd Light Horse Regiment participated in the advance to Jaffa that followed, and was then committed to operations to clear and occupy the west bank of the Jordan River. It was involved in the Amman (24–27 February) and Es Salt (30 April–4 May) raids and the repulse of a major German and Turkish attack on 14 July 1918. The final British offensive of the campaign was launched along the Mediterranean coast on 19 September 1918, with the ANZAC Mounted Division taking part in a subsidiary effort east of the Jordan aimed at Amman. Turkey surrendered on 30 October 1918. The 2nd Light Horse Regiment sailed for Australia on 13 March 1919 without their horses, which were either shot or transferred to Indian cavalry units. Events in the daily routine of the soldier were signalled by bugle and trumpet calls. This trumpet is signicant because historically, it was issued to the 2nd Australian Light Horse Regiment in 1912. This Regiment served with distinction in Gallipoli and Palestine in World War 1. It is probable, but not confirmed, that tthe trumpet was used by the Regiment during these operations. Each light horse regiment was divided into four squadrons. Each squadron had a trumpeter sergeant, equipped with a cavalry trumpet, who was employed at the Squadron Headquarters Technically called a cavalry trumpet, this brass instrument can be described as a "simple trumpet" ie. the direct forerunner of the modern valve trumpet. It is in E flat not B flat as is the bugle. Both were carried slung over the player's body by means of green tasselled cords.Crest with inscription: "Exposition Universelle De Paris" with circular logo with inscribed "1900". "Hors Concours Membre De Jury". Logo formed of initials (not deciphered). "Couesnon Cie 94 Rue Dangouleme Paris". Bomb burst type logo with "01" in centre. "W H Paling & Co Ltd Sydney NSW Brisbane" On bell: "Mounted Rifles (2nd ALH)" trumpet, cavalry, musical instrument, 2nd light horse, mounted rifles

The Otago Mounted Rifles served in the Boer War. In World War 1 the Regiment fought at Gallipoli, then, later, on the Western Front they were part of 1 ANZAC Corps with elements of the 4th and 8th Australian Light Horse Regiments. Later the OMR was reorganised into II ANZAC Corps with B and D Squadrons of the 4th Australian light Horse. Featuring nearly 400 photographs, illustrations and maps. "The Troopers' Tale" records the history of the regiment from the 1860's to the present day, and tells the personal stories of many previously unknown New Zealand soldiers. Hard cover book. 382 pagesISBN 978-0-47320462-4book, otago mounted rifles, history, south african war, world war 1, book, otago mounted rifles, history, south african war, world war 1

The town of Tawonga is in the Kiewa Valley surrounded by farmland. it is adjacent to Mt Beauty (built from 1946), an SECV town built for the workers on the Kiewa Hydro Electric Scheme which was being constructed from 1911 to 1961. Tawonga consisted of essential amenities including a store, school, butter factory, sporting facilities, post office, hall and hotel. Activities involved sport, social get togethers eg. dances, fundraising, CWA etc. The posters are a collection of historical photos, documentations and information regarding the history of the town of Tawonga, which is the centre of a farming community in the Kiewa Valley.Posters framed with thin black plastic strip, covered by glass. Each one has a title re "Tawonga Remembers" and includes print and photos in black and white. White background. 1. Where and How Kiewa Valley Soldiers Served; 2. Tawonga and Dederang Servicemen; 3. Kergunyah and Gundowring Servicemen and Women; 4. Kiewa and Tangambalanga Servicemen.5. Sacrifice and Honour; 6. The End of the Great War; 7. World War 1914-18; 8. Soldiers in Uniform (Black background and glass cracked) tawonga, photos of early tawonga, kiewa valley, tawonga remembers, ww1

WWIWWI involved men and women from the Kiewa ValleyLarge plastic opaque box with folders, display items and documents. 1. Norman Hore collection 2.Fund Raisers - medal and poppy 3. Postcard 4. Banner 5. Folders including Final List; 37th Battalion; B. H. Roper & S. Hollonds 6. Display Poster re recruitment 7. Letters from the Front by E. & A. Briggs 8. Folders; Those who Served from the towns in the Kiewa Valley 9. I & J. Marum - Australian Army Nursing Service 10. The 37th Battalion; 11. War Records of 7 local soldiers and 12. Poppy Applique kiewa valley in wwi