This issue contains various articles on the opening of the Memorial Hall, Rutherglen, including an article on the back page on "The Honor Roll Rutherglen Town Hall". This article includes the names of all those on the roll.2 copies of the Rutherglen Sun newspaper for Friday 15/7/1927. rutherglen sun, rutherglen memorial hall, newspapers, opening ceremonies, honour boards, world war 1, world war i, ww1

Black and white print of a photograph, original having been mounted on cardboard, of a group of men in military uniformsWritten at left side on mount: "Jim Downs"jim downs, soldiers, world war 1, world war i, ww1, wwi

Honour board to the Colvin Brothers, inscription and decoration in white, on brown timber boards."Presented by James & Elizabeth Colvin | In Memory of their Beloved Sons | Lieut. William Colvin. | Killed in Action in France July 26, 1916, Aged 23 years. | Private George Colvin. | Died of illness Sept. 22, 1916. Aged 23 years. | Bravely they answered their Country's Call. | And gave their best, their lives, their all."woods family, george colvin, william colvin, james colvin, elizabeth colvin, world war 1, world war i, ww1, wwi

Black and white photograph of the band in procession, Major Joe Nott leading, during the ceremonial laying of the Foundation Stone for the Rutherglen Bush Nursing Hospital. This one is an enlarged photographic duplicate of 449.6ahospital, foundation stone, parade, joe nott, joseph henry nott, nott family, ww1, wwi, ww2, world war 1, world war i, world war 2, croix de guerre, military cross

Donated by Mrs Carracher, GaelPhotograph of two men, one in army uniform (could be father & son), sepia, unframed, cardboard. Soldier believed to be Duncan Baker. Slight silverfish damageOn mount below photo: "The Empress Studio, 225 Chapel Street, Prahran"world war 1, world war i, ww1, wwi, soldiers, duncan baker

The photo could be of some of the following: Percy Fullerton, B. Bevan. A. McPherson, A. Carter, C Eggleston, G. Libound, A. Hill, W Monan, J. Waugh, J. Slowe, J.Pearce,B. Canning, G. Ball, H. Evans. The man in the centre of the photo in the cap is Lieutenant Charles Denehy/later Colonel Denehy, the man extreme right front row is Joseph Nott.Black and white postcard photograph of group of men in uniform, 11 standing, 6 seated or kneeling in front.Written on back of photo: "Rutherglen Boys of the 7th Battalion. Sailed with the first Australian Contingent" On separate note: "Rutherglen Boys of the 7th Battalion sailed with the first Aust. Contingent. Henry Andrew (Harry) Clarkson 3rd from right, standing, back row. Back row: 5th from left - Major Gerry Chambers. Front row: 6th from left - Joseph Nott."percy fullerton, bevan, mcpherson, carter, eggleston, libound, hill, monan, waugh, slowe, pearce, cannign, ball evans, charles denehy, joseph nott, harry clarkson, gerry chambers, 7th battalion, world war 1, world war i, ww1, martin balsarini, 4th lighthorse

Black and white photograph of a soldier in uniform. Photo mounted on brown cardboard.On the bottom of the mount: "Spr Jim Braybon" On back of photo: "Spr Jim Braybon to the nuns of Rutherglen Convent with kind regards from Spr J.E. Braybon 21/13 ALH"jim braybon, mt carmel convent, rutherglen convent, australian light horse, soldiers, ww1, world war 1, wwi, world war i, presentation sisters, james braybon, frank braybon, francis braybon, mary braybon, evelyn kettle

Found at the rubbish tip. Postcard written by Percy Fullerton during WWI to his future wife Fern Aitken.Black and white photograph on postcard, showing church with tall steeple.At bottom of photo: "S 2469 Parish Church, Grantham" On back of postcard: "22/10/17 | Darling Fern, Doing A.1. and hope to be out of Hospital by the end of the week. I had the pleasure of looking down on this church last week, think I told you in my last that I had been up flying. Trusting this finds my bonnie little girl well as it leaves yours lovingly. Percy xxxx"percy fullerton, fern aitken, world war 1, world war i, ww1, wwi

Found at the rubbish tip. Written by Percy Fullerton during WWI, to his future wife Fern Aitken.Black and white photograph on postcard, showing an arched bridge in mountainous terrain.At bottom of photo: "13. Grimaldi (Italia) Ponte San Luigi - Frontiera Francia é Italia" On back of postcard: Postmark - "Grimaldi di Ventimiglia | Porto Maurizioi | 4.1.18" Message: "Dear Fern, Having quite a good time. This is being sent from the bridge as seen in PC. Regards to all, Percy" Address: "Miss F Aitken", 'Ferndale', Rutherglen, Victoria, Australia" percy fullerton, fern aitken, world war 1, world war i, ww1, wwi

Found at the rubbish tip with other items from Percy Fullerton during WWI, sent to his future wife Fern Aitken.Rather tattered and stained envelope with a one penny stamp bearing a photograph of King George V. Envelope probably to go with card - record no. 1281.1Post mark: "Earls Court 5:45pm 22 Oct 1917" Address: "Miss F Aitken, 'Ferndale', Rutherglen, Victoria, Australia." percy fullerton, fern aitken, world war 1, world war i, ww1, wwi

One of the many Honour Boards from around the district, that were created shortly after the end of World War 1Black and white photograph a large group of people, some of the children seated on the ground, displaying the Browns Plains Honour Board, above a union jack.At the bottom of the Honour Board: "Great European War, 1914-1918" 20 names shown on the boardhonour boards, honor boards, browns plains, world war 1, world war i, ww1, wwi

Display was constructed by the Rutherglen Historical Society for the 100th anniversary of ANZAC Day. Each poppy represents one soldier. Those who returned and are buried at the local cemetery are shown at the top. The remainder represent those from the district who died overseas during the War.Wire mesh panel with an arrangement of knitted and crocheted poppies, each with a name attached, to commemorate World War 1 soldiers from the Rutherglen district.At top of display: "ANZACs at Rest in Carlyle Cemetery" Below the third row of poppies: "They didn't Come Home"world war !, world war i, anzac, memorials, poppies

A post card sent from France to Australia in 1918, presumably from a soldier son to his mother while on leave from the fighting in France.A record of correspondence from France to Australia in 1918. Postcards were a very common form of communication in the first World War. This postcard also records places for those who didn't have cameras. This type of souvenir would have been familiar to the first Legatees as they had served in World War 1.Post card with a coastal panoramic view and beach houses. At the back of the post card is the written wishes. Front side: Printed, 35 / LE CROTOY. - La Plage. / Edition de la Menagere / ND. Phot. Back Side: handwriten mark, x / printed, Carte Postale / IMP. PHOT. NEURDEIN ET CIE. - PARIS. / Correspondance / Adresse, Stamped Postal Sticker from the Republique Francaise valuated in 10c Postes. / Handwritten text: 13/1/18 Dear Mater This is a snap of where I am now. We are in the house marked x, and are very comfy. Love to all Lee / Mrs W. Elsum 42 Parker St. Williamstown Victoria Australia. war correspondence, souvenir

A humorous post card intended to emulate an official army issued post card used for soldiers to quickly send information home. However the options given on the humorous postcard are contradictory. Postcards were a very common form of communication in the first World War. Postcards as souvenirs or as correspondence would have been familiar to the first Legatees as they had served in World War 1.Brown card with printed with black text. Side A Nothing is to be written on this side unles it is of useful information to the Enemy or your lady friends. If anything is written on this card it will be destroyed. In any case it will not be forwarded. I am quite well (?) I wish I were dead I am dead I have been dead for some time I am not yet shot I wish I were shot I hope to be shot I am shot The Q.M. has recieved the parcel you sent me Please forward 5 pounds/ 10 pounds/ 20 pounds/ 50 pounds (strike out the sum not required) I am in Hospital. She is/is not lovely. Signature (Must be Embossed) Date _ Side B The address only is to be written on this side. If anything is written on this side the post card will be destroyed. (Leadswingers Club)Pencil markings on side B appear to be numbers used to tally something.war correspondence, world war one, souvenir

A souvenir from Egypt. It contains a central image of the Sphinx, the Great Pyramids and man seated on camel. There are flags and images of military leaders. The date is unknown but assumed to be from the first World War period. Flags around the central image are from countries allied in World War One, clockwise from bottom left: Sultanate of Egypt (red flag used 1914-1918) ; flag of Belgium ; Russian flag and image of Tsar Nicholas II in top left ; a form of the UK flag with King George V ; French flag ; Italian flag ; and the Serbian flag in bottom right. The connection with Legacy is not known. The founders of Legacy were all returned servicemen who returned from overseas service in World War One so would be familiar with similar sentimental souvenirs that were purchased in Egypt and sent home to loved ones.A record of a type of souvenir from Egypt at the end of World War I. Founding Legatees would have been familiar with Egyptian souvenirs from World War 1.Square printed cloth (possibly silk) with gold lace outer edge, machine stitched possibly at a later date. Printed section contains central image of Egyptian Sphinx, pyramids and man seated on camel (facing right) Surrounding main picture is a series of portraits of leaders of various countries with respective national flags either side.Souvenir of Egyptsouvenir, world war one

This postcard has a photo of the Orange Hotel Oostkant, Soerabaia, Java taken around 1915 (now known as Surabaya in Indonesia). Perhaps the sender, Lee, was a returning serviceman from World War One coming back to Australia via Indonesia and this was a card home to his family.A record of postal correspondence in 1915. Postcards were a very common form of communication in the first World War. This type of souvenir would have been familiar to the first Legatees as they had served in World War 1.Glossy postcard with photo of the Orange Hotel in Java.Handwritten: "Dear Katy, Am going to spend a week or so in Java. Hope you are all well. I am feeling very fit, Lee. / Mrs. W. Elsum. 30 Station Road. North Williamstown. Victoria. Australia. " Printed on the photo - 2 / Orange Hotel Oostkant, Soerabaia, Java. / Photo. KURKDJIAN LTD, SOERABAIA.Printed on card - POST CARD / The Address only to be written here Stamp - Nederlandsch-Indie, 5 CENT Postmark - SOERABAJA 16.7.15 souvenir, war correspondence

A postcard of Egypt from John Basil McLean, who signs himself Basil to his family. This item was with other World War 1 memorabilia that has come from Private John Basil McLean, 2nd Reinforcements, 37th Battalion, A.I.F. Possibly these were with him during his time in the First World War and kept them as a mementos. J.B. McLean (Service No. 13824) was from near Maffra, Victoria and enlisted on 22 January 1916. He embarked on 16 December 1916 for Europe. He spent time with the Australian Field Artillery (Pack Section). At the end of the war he worked for a year at the A.I.F. Headquarters in London before returning to Australia on the 'Ceramic', arriving in Portsea in 1920. His full war record is available from the National Archives of Australia (B2455, MCLEAN JBM).An example of correspondence between soldiers and their home during World War 1. It shows that Australian soldiers took the opportunity to see parts of the world when they were serving overseas.Standard size postcard with image of a Pharoh statue (Roi Khephern) in Cairo Museum.Front - “CAIRE / Le Musee - Statue du Roi Khephern” Back - “UNION POSTALE UNIVERSELLE / EGYPTE / CARTE POSTALE / Ephtimios Freres, Port Said / Cai 190 / 54917 / N14 / At Sea / 31.12.16 / My dearest Mater / Just a few lines for the close / of the old year. We had our first wet day today. It was too wet for / church parade. The sunset this evening / was simply lovely. I wish you could / have seen it. With all good wishes / for 1917 to all from your loving Son / Basil.war correspondence, souvenir, world war one, mclean

Photocopy of a cartoon, from the Argus Supplement, 22/9/1945, following the end of the second World War, titled "A Man and the Dust", drawn by A. C. Barrett, featuring a man receiving petrol coupons, rationing and then getting ready to get their motor car out of the garage and clean it from it dusty condition. Two copiesOn copy 1 in ink "Argus Supplement, September 22, 1945" and "46". Copy 2 - "GEE46.tif" trams, tramways, cartoons, world war i, motor vehicles, argus

Yields information about the painting of the trams for the blackout era of the Second World War time, and how it was done. Only known photograph of a tram so far in Ballarat at the time of introduction. Shows the blackout headlight mask.Digital image from the Wal Jack Ballarat Album of a photograph of No. 13 climbing the Victoria St Hill en route to Victoria St 26-1-1942. Tram has been fitted with white bumper and white steps and possible other areas as well. Note the blackout shade on the headlights. In the background is the Munster Arms Hotel and a Velvet soap ad. Wal's album notes "No. 13 Victoria St 13-1-42 white bumpers and steps, & blackout shades over head lights (War Time) See image i2 for rear of photograph. See image i3 for hi res scan of print. See image i4 for hi res scan of negativeOn rear of photograph in ink "Ballarat Tramways No. 13 climbing Victoria St hill, Ballarat East Jan 1942 / W. Jack"trams, tramways, victoria st, world war i, blackouts, tram 13

From its beginnings in 1958, the Society has mounted exhibitions and/or displays, in early days in shop windows and in community spaces located in the Kew City Hall (later Kew Library), and since 2010 at the Kew Court House. Exhibitions typically coincided with the annual Kew Community Festival in March, but after 2013 evolved into three new exhibitions yearly at the Kew Court House. Smaller displays continue to be mounted in the Kew Library.Born digital series of photographs of an exhibition focusing on the World War I work of the Kew photographer, Josiah Earl Barnes, also known as 'the embarkation photographer'. All the images in the exhibition were lent by three of his descendants. The exhibition formed the Kew Historical Society's major contribution to the Gallipoli and Beyond Commemorations. photographers - kew (vic) - josiah earl barnes, j.e. barnes - the embarkation photographer, australian photography - world war 1 - 1914-1918, wwi

William 'Bill' Leo Larkin (b. 19.09.1898) was born in Hawthorn (Vic). [His World War I enlistment papers give details of the Hawthorn birthdate, as well as Ballarat, but his birth records state his birth as Hawthorn). After leaving St Patrick's College in Ballarat in 1917, he enlisted in the army serving in England and France. At the time of his enlistment in the army in the Second World War (17 April 1940), he was recorded as living in Kew. His service number was VX11459. The Sands & McDougall Directory of 1938 gives his address as 31 Fernhurst Grove. In the army he served in the Middle East and in New Guinea. He was to attain the rank of Lieutenant Colonel in 1942. He was made an Officer of the Order of the British Empire (O.B.E) in 1946. Enlistment Presentation Wallets were presented by the City of Kew from 1940 to men who enlisted in the war. Typically, these wallets are dated 1939, even though the enlistment may have occurred at a later date.Memento presented to citizens of Kew (vic.) on enlistmentRectangular brown leather single fold wallet with eight internal pockets. The front includes an embossed City of Kew logo and the words ‘Presented by the Mayor, Councillors and Citizens of the City of Kew to W. L. Larkin on Enlistment for Active Service Abroad, 1939'.second world war 1939-1945, world war two, city of kew, william leo larkin, bill larkin, presentation wallets

Pte Charles Field Richardson served in the AIF in World War 1. Wounded at Gallipoli in 1915 he was to die of his wounds in Egypt.This work forms part of the collection assembled by the historian Dorothy Rogers, that was donated to the Kew Historical Society by her son John Rogers in 2015. The manuscripts, photographs, maps, and documents were sourced by her from both family and local collections or produced as references for her print publications. Many were directly used by Rogers in writing ‘Lovely Old Homes of Kew’ (1961) and 'A History of Kew' (1973), or the numerous articles on local history that she produced for suburban newspapers. Most of the photographs in the collection include detailed annotations in her hand. The Rogers Collection provides a comprehensive insight into the working habits of a historian in the 1960s and 1970s. Together it forms the largest privately-donated collection within the archives of the Kew Historical Society.Postcard, sent to Dorothy Rogers (later Dorothy Richardson) by her brother Charles Field Richardson from Egypt during World War 1.Dear Doss I am having such a good time have such a lot to telly & some nice things for you. brother Charliecharles field richardson, dorothy rogers, world war 1

This work forms part of the collection assembled by the historian Dorothy Rogers, that was donated to the Kew Historical Society by her son John Rogers in 2015. The manuscripts, photographs, maps, and documents were sourced by her from both family and local collections or produced as references for her print publications. Many were directly used by Rogers in writing ‘Lovely Old Homes of Kew’ (1961) and 'A History of Kew' (1973), or the numerous articles on local history that she produced for suburban newspapers. Most of the photographs in the collection include detailed annotations in her hand. Frank Richardson sent this postcard to his family from Cairo before leaving for the front.The Rogers Collection provides a comprehensive insight into the working habits of a historian in the 1960s and 1970s. Together it forms the largest privately-donated collection within the archives of the Kew Historical Society.Postcard from Egypt to Dorothy Richardson, from her brother Frank in 1915Dear ones at home These Huildings are wonderfull and the interiour are still more ancient and Beautiful. I will have a lot to tell if ever God spares Me to come back alive off to seat of War good bye love to all be kind to Hazel & Alice for Your lovings sons sake Frank dorothy richardson, frank richardson, world war 1, cairo, world war one

This photograph was printed from a glass negative held in the Society's picture collection. The original glass negative is part of a set donated to the Society by Ian McKenzie, a professional photographer in Kew. Patriotic gathering, ca. 1914-ca. 1918. A civic hall used for a patriotic gathering; during or after World War I. Around the walls of the crowded hall are banners representing some of the allied nations fighting in the war, including France, Britain, Japan and Belgium. Two soldiers, both in military uniform can be seen at the front left of the photograph. first world war (1914-18), world war 1, glass negatives

Frances Rigg was a local business identity in Kew, at one stage managing the local branch of the English, Scottish and Australian (ES&A) Bank at 175 High Street from c. 1920 until the 1940s. After Francis Rigg’s death, the collection of buttons and medallions was inherited by his son, Ken Rigg (1922-2014). The collection was subsequently donated to the Kew Historical Society in 2015 by Francis' grandson, Adrian Rigg, at the time of the Gallipoli & Beyond Commemoration in 2015. The collection covers a period of almost 40 years. The majority of the buttons are patriotic buttons, issued and sold during and immediately after the First World World War (1914-1918) to raise funds for national and overseas causes. The collection also includes a number of locally significant sporting event buttons and sporting club medallions, issued in the 1920s and 1930s.Patriotic and other pressed tin buttons and badges were produced in large numbers in the first decades of the twentieth century. By nature, insubstantial and ephemeral, they have not always survived. The collections of badges, buttons and medallions in the Kew Historical Society collection is homogenous and yet diverse, ranging from buttons sold to raise funds for the war efforts in 1914-18 and 1939-45, to those used at festivals and sporting events. Because of the manufacturing process, many surviving buttons and badges have been affected by inadequate storage, suffering from oxidisation and physical damage. These survivors are now historically and socially significant artefacts, revealing much about the attitudes and values of the period in which they were produced. Their widespread distribution means that they are frequently significant at a local, state, national and international level.A yellow and blue ‘Wattle Day’ badge featuring a seated girl holding a bouquet of wattle. The first ‘national’ Wattle Day was celebrated in Sydney, Melbourne and Adelaide on 1 September 1910. Public support for Wattle Day peaked during World War I, when it was a potent symbol of home for military personnel serving overseas, and a means of raising money for organisations such as the Red Cross."Wattle Day"patriotic buttons, wattle day, first world war (1914-18), badges

Frances Rigg was a local business identity in Kew, at one stage managing the local branch of the English, Scottish and Australian (ES&A) Bank at 175 High Street from c. 1920 until the 1940s. After Francis Rigg’s death, the collection of buttons and medallions was inherited by his son, Ken Rigg (1922-2014). The collection was subsequently donated to the Kew Historical Society in 2015 by Francis' grandson, Adrian Rigg, at the time of the Gallipoli & Beyond Commemoration in 2015. The collection covers a period of almost 40 years. The majority of the buttons are patriotic buttons, issued and sold during and immediately after the First World World War (1914-1918) to raise funds for national and overseas causes. The collection also includes a number of locally significant sporting event buttons and sporting club medallions, issued in the 1920s and 1930s.Patriotic and other pressed tin buttons and badges were produced in large numbers in the first decades of the twentieth century. By nature, insubstantial and ephemeral, they have not always survived. The collections of badges, buttons and medallions in the Kew Historical Society collection is homogenous and yet diverse, ranging from buttons sold to raise funds for the war efforts in 1914-18 and 1939-45, to those used at festivals and sporting events. Because of the manufacturing process, many surviving buttons and badges have been affected by inadequate storage, suffering from oxidisation and physical damage. These survivors are now historically and socially significant artefacts, revealing much about the attitudes and values of the period in which they were produced. Their widespread distribution means that they are frequently significant at a local, state, national and international level.This round ‘Wattle Day’ button is edged with a green and yellow wattle design. It is inscribed with white capital latters on a blue background in the centre. The first ‘national’ Wattle Day was celebrated in Sydney, Melbourne and Adelaide on 1 September 1910. Public support for Wattle Day peaked during World War I, when it was a potent symbol of home for military personnel serving overseas, and a means of raising money for organisations such as the Red Cross."Wattle Day"wattle day, patriotic buttons, first world war (1914-18)

The Young Workers Patriotic Guild was originally established in World War I and reestablished in World War II. The Collection includes a number of items produced under this banner from both the First and Second World Wars. This work forms part of the collection assembled by the historian Dorothy Rogers, that was donated to the Kew Historical Society by her son John Rogers in 2015. The manuscripts, photographs, maps, and documents were sourced by her from both family and local collections or produced as references for her print publications. Many were directly used by Rogers in writing ‘Lovely Old Homes of Kew’ (1961) and 'A History of Kew' (1973), or the numerous articles on local history that she produced for suburban newspapers. Most of the photographs in the collection include detailed annotations in her hand. The Rogers Collection provides a comprehensive insight into the working habits of a historian in the 1960s and 1970s. Together it forms the largest privately-donated collection within the archives of the Kew Historical Society.Young Workers Patriotic Guild Certificate - An illuminated Young Workers Patriotic Guild certificate issued by the Education Department Victoria. The certificate testifies that John Rogers who was a pupil at Kew East School raised £1 for War Relief objectives in 1941. young workers patriotic guild, second world war 1939-1945, george rogers

Two photographs on a page from an albumSinai desert Damaged plane being towed in Grave of Lt. ....world war i, ww1, australian imperial forces., aeroplane, plane, world war 1, horse, horsemen, biplane, german, grave, sinai desert, tow