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Wodonga & District Historical Society Inc
Book - Maestro John Monash - Australia's Greatest Citizen General, Tim Fischer, November 2014
... Australia Military History... Australian military officer. SIr John Monash Australia Military ...Who was the most innovative general of WW1? In this publication, Tim Fischer declares this to be John Monash, a man who according to Fischer, for all the recognition he received in his lifetime and after, was never given his proper due. It provides a synopsis of Sir John Monash's life and achievements. The book also included an argument to posthumously promote Sir John Monash to the rank of Field Marshal. The author, Timothy Andrew Fischer AC was an Australian politician and diplomat who served as leader of the National Party from 1990 to 1999. He was Deputy Prime Minister in the Howard Government from 1996 to 1999. Fischer was born in Lockhart, New South Wales. He served with the Australian Army in the Vietnam War. Tim Fischer was born on 3 May 1946 in Lockhart, NSW and died in Albury on 22 August 2019.A paperback volume of 268 pages, 16 unnumbered pages of photos, illustrations and maps. The covers feature photos of John Monash.Who was the most innovative general of WW1? In this publication, Tim Fischer declares this to be John Monash, a man who according to Fischer, for all the recognition he received in his lifetime and after, was never given his proper due. It provides a synopsis of Sir John Monash's life and achievements. The book also included an argument to posthumously promote Sir John Monash to the rank of Field Marshal. The author, Timothy Andrew Fischer AC was an Australian politician and diplomat who served as leader of the National Party from 1990 to 1999. He was Deputy Prime Minister in the Howard Government from 1996 to 1999. Fischer was born in Lockhart, New South Wales. He served with the Australian Army in the Vietnam War. Tim Fischer was born on 3 May 1946 in Lockhart, NSW and died in Albury on 22 August 2019.sir john monash, australia military history, world war 1 campaigns, tim fischer -
Wodonga & District Historical Society Inc
Book - "Next to Impossible" The Remarkable LIfe of Albert Chalmers Borella VC, Bradley A. Chalmers, 2015
... military history... Borella VC Victoria Cross military history biography Albert ...Quotation from back cover- "Bushman, farmhand, artist, metropolitan fireman, decorated soldier, soldier settler, POW commandant. At ease in the company of the King or the common man, Albert Chalmers Borella VC did it all. This is his remarkable life story. " In 1918 Albert Borella (1881-1968) led a platoon in an attack to straighten the front line beyond Villers-Bretonneux, from which a major British offensive was to be launched a few weeks later. While ahead of his troops, he single-handedly captured a machine-gun. Then, after clearing a trench and dug-outs, he inspired his men to hold out during heavy enemy counter-attacks. Borella had earlier received the Military Medal and been Mentioned in Despatches. Although he had enlisted in Townsville (from Darwin), after the war he lived in Victoria as a farmer. Borella also served in the Second World War, and afterwards settled in Albury, New South Wales where he passed away on 07 February 1968. This extensive biography documents his background and life achievements.non-fictionQuotation from back cover- "Bushman, farmhand, artist, metropolitan fireman, decorated soldier, soldier settler, POW commandant. At ease in the company of the King or the common man, Albert Chalmers Borella VC did it all. This is his remarkable life story. " In 1918 Albert Borella (1881-1968) led a platoon in an attack to straighten the front line beyond Villers-Bretonneux, from which a major British offensive was to be launched a few weeks later. While ahead of his troops, he single-handedly captured a machine-gun. Then, after clearing a trench and dug-outs, he inspired his men to hold out during heavy enemy counter-attacks. Borella had earlier received the Military Medal and been Mentioned in Despatches. Although he had enlisted in Townsville (from Darwin), after the war he lived in Victoria as a farmer. Borella also served in the Second World War, and afterwards settled in Albury, New South Wales where he passed away on 07 February 1968. This extensive biography documents his background and life achievements.victoria cross, military history, biography albert borella, borella albert chalmers v.c> -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Uniform - Buttons, 1940 - 1960
... military history... haberdashery military history army ...Probably uniform buttons from World War 11 (1940_45) 0r after as world War 1 forces were referred to as Australian Imperial Forces.Three Brass & copper alloy buttons from a military uniform. Two large buttons and one small with a loop on back for sewing to uniform. Each button features relief text encircling the button edge and with an outline of Australia & Tasmania surmounted by an Imperial crown.Text on perimeter:'Australian Military Forces'costume accessories, haberdashery, military history, army -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Sign - Blackboard - WW1 A.I.F
... Military History.... france world war 1 Mitcham RSL Australian Infantry Force Military ...The Blackboard used to hang outside Officer's tent and write daily orders, World War 1, WW1.Black framed blackboard surmounted by AIF crest.france, world war 1, mitcham rsl, australian infantry force, military history, australian army -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Memorabilia - Picture, c1918
... military history.../1917 Bristol England age 19 military history army ...Mitcham RSL collection History of war service- enlisted Geelong 25/8/1915 aged 18. Died 15/4/1917 Bristol England age 19Picture containing service memorabilia for Pentzlyn, Charles Stewart memorial plaque (Dead mans penny) Memorial certificate Kings letter Mothers badge Victory Medal & Mothers medal Photograp |Mounted in black frame Medals & memorial plaque inscribed with namemilitary history, army -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Medal - Framed medal, 22/04/1990 12:00:00 AM
... military history... presented military history army numismatics medals - military ...The Gallipoli Star was presented to those who had fought at Gallipoli on 25 April 1915 (Anzac Day) and those who had arrived subsequently to the initial landing. although Australian and New Zealand governments intended to issue the star the British government thought it unfair. So it was not issued until April 1990 when it was officially presentedBrass metal frame with a green background. At top is a cut out where the 'Gallipoli Star' medal rests. Medal has ribbon Yellow, red, blue,military history, army, numismatics, medals - military -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Textile - Handkerchief, 1945 approx
... military history... on 2 September 1945. World War 2 military history army costume ...White silk handkerchief with newspaper headlines and stories related to the surrender of Japan on 2 September 1945.World War 2White silk handkerchief with screen prints in green of newspaper articles of surrender by Japanese 2 September 1945.as abovemilitary history, army, costume accessories, male -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Souvenir - Fabric Sample, c 1914
... military history... of Honybun collection Sample of W W I camoflague fabric military ...Part of Honybun collectionSample of W W I camoflague fabricSample of doped canvas fabric from W W I German aircraft. Rectangular shape of Fabric in green, purple and yellow with hole for tag in one cornermilitary history, army, air force -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Uniform - Badge
... military history... crown and banner. The Army Australia military history army ...Embroidered Patch badge for army uniform. Olive green background, rising sun symbol with red/gold crown and banner.The Army Australiamilitary history, army, costume, male uniform, military -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Uniform - The Wounded Stripe Badge, c: 1914-1918
... military history... military history army ...Item came from the Mitcham RSL's Collection when the sub branch closed on 16/01/2014Brass Badge worn on the arm of a soldier who has been woundedThe Wounded Stripe Prof. No4. Patnumismatics, badges, military history, army -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Uniform - Australia shoulder badge, 1914-1918
... military history... numismatics badges military history army ...The badge came from the Mitcham RSL Collection after the sub branch closed on 16/01/2014Worn on the shoulder of a soldierBrass badge worn on the shoulder of an Australian WWI soldier.Indistinctnumismatics, badges, military history, army -
Unions Ballarat
Life and times of Winston Churchill (Don Woodward Collection), Thomson, Malcolm, 1945
... is a biographical account. Biographical interest. History and politics. BTLC ...Winston Churchill was a British politician, army officer, and writer. He was Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 1940 to 1945 and again from 1951 to 1955. This book is a biographical account.Biographical interest. History and politics.Book; 320 pages. Dustjacket: orange background; white lettering; title. Cover: blue background; dark blue graphic of Winston Churchill; blue lettering; title on the spine.Black ink: J. K. Collins, Hopetoun, 14.4.47. btlc, ballarat trades hall, ballarat trades and labour council, churchill, winston, prime minister - britain, world war ii, biography, history - united kingdom, military - united kingdom, politics and government -
Unions Ballarat
Churchill's deception: the dark secret that destroyed Nazi Germany (Don Woodward Collection), Kilzer, Louis C, 1994
... , Winston Biography history - united kingdom military - united ...The book is an account of how Churchill deceived Hitler into invading the Soviet Union. The author asserts that Great Britain avoided opportunities to end the war in order to destroy both Hitler and Germany. Warfare and diplomacy.Book; 335 pages. Dustjacket: photos of Churchill and Hitler; black and white lettering; author's name and title. Cover: red and blue background; gold lettering; author's name and title. btlc, ballarat trades hall, ballarat trades and labour council, churchill, winston, biography, history - united kingdom, military - united kingdom, world war ii, hitler, adolf, politics and government - nazi germany, politics and government - united kingdom, hess, rudolf, diplomatic relations -
Bendigo Military Museum
Award - AWARD, MM, WW1, (estimated); Post 1917
... military history... for his service history and award details. awards military history ...Leslie Pryde "MM", Regt No 11986. refer Cat No 914 for his service history and award details.Official document from the Australian Imperial Force dated, Melbourne 18.7.1918 relating to the award of "The Military Medal" for bravery in the field by Corporal L Pryde. The notice was sent to his mother Mrs J Pryde stating that "His Majesty the King" had approved the award. The document is a one sided paper. awards, military history, mm -
Bendigo Military Museum
Book - BOOK WW1, Martin Marix Evans, Battles of WWI, Published 2012
... books-military-history... & on the Gallipoli Peninsula. books-military-history Gallipoli western front ...Battles of WWI is an illustrated account of warfare along the Western front & on the Gallipoli Peninsula.Soft cardboard cover, with a sepia photo of soldiers in a trench, white print on black background on front. White print on mid green background on spine & back. 256 pages, cut plain paper. Illustrated with over 130 black & white photos & battle maps.books-military-history, gallipoli, western front -
Bendigo Military Museum
Certificate - DISCHARGE CERTIFICATE WW1, 22.5.1919
... military history... for his service history and award. certificate military history ...Leslie PRYDE "MM". Refer Cat No 914 for his service history and award.A brief description of enlistment, service and discharge on both sides of the document. The document is a fawn colour, thicker than paper but able to be folded in 3 for postage. The front is divided into 3 sections, top being name, rank and serial number, age, enlistment date, unit and birth place. Centre is reason for discharge, service time, awards and decorations. Bottom is signed of by relevant person. The rear is dedicated to the individuals height, complexion, eye and hair colour, age on discharge and trade or calling prior to enlistment, intended place of residence. The person then signs the document. All entries on the form are hand written.On the front at top is a Register No: Unreadable On the rear are 2 numbers; “V/B No 41745 & No 124038”certificate, military history, numismatics, mm -
Bendigo Military Museum
Souvenir - TRAY, WOODEN, C.1939 - 45
... military history-souvenirs.... domestic items-trays military history-souvenirs ...Wooden tray with Rising Sun design. Inlay of 2 different timbers. 4 small raised handles on edges.domestic items-trays, military history-souvenirs -
Bendigo Military Museum
Photograph - PHOTOGRAPH RAAF, FRAMED, Post 1960
... military history - airforce...-photographs military history - airforce Raaf ...Colour photo of 2 RAAF Chinooks (CH-47) RAAF No 12 Squadron. Varnished, pine colour timber frame with glass.Below photo in black print: “Chinook medium lift helicopters of the RAAF's No 12 Squadron”photography-photographs, military history - airforce, raaf -
Bendigo Military Museum
Photograph - PHOTOGRAPH, FRAMED
... military history - navy... civic momentoes military history - navy ...Tan wooden frame, glass front, cardboard backing. Blue/grey border around colour photo of a brass plaque. 2 hanging clasps on rear. God Speed HMAS Bendigo From the citizens of Bendigo Victoria Australiaphotography-photographs, civic momentoes, military history - navy -
Bendigo Military Museum
Memorabilia - POSTER, FRAMED WW1, Post 1919
... military history..." documents-posters military history WW1 record Artson View Artson ...King George V portrait at top between Union Jack & Australian flags. LHS: General Sir W R Birdwood. RHS: Lt General Sir J Monash. LHS: List of Honours awarded. RHS: Honours Awarded. Portraits of Officers commanding with a list of their division's units, engagements & casualties. Ornate brown frame, glass front, cardboard backing.Printed in colour top centre: "Record of Australia's Voluntary Effort in the Great War (AIF) August 4 1914 - June 28 1919"documents-posters, military history, ww1 record -
Bendigo Military Museum
Poster - POSTER, TOBRUK, James Emery, "SIEGE OF TOBRUK, APRIL - DEC. 1944
... Military History... for his service details. Framed Accessories Military History James ...Items in collection relating to "Ron BOLLARD" VX 14150, refer Cat No 5919P for his service details.1,2,3. Posters - heavy paper, red, black and blue print on pale blue background. Illustrated, coloured map of Tobruk, three small portraits of military personnel and "HQ SYMBOL OF THE NINTH AUST. DIVISION" in 4 corners. Information and history, documented on the poster. 1. Framed poster - timber, black painted with cardboard backing. 2,3. Laminated with clear plastic.framed accessories, military history -
Clunes Museum
MEDALS
... of war between 5 August 1914 and 31 December 1915. local history ...Milton Arthur Williamson was born in Clunes, Victoria and enlisted at 22 years and 5 months on 29/3/1915. He embarked for Alexandria on 30/8/1915. He was injured during duty and had continual problems with his knee. He was returned to Australia on 10/9/1917 following several appearances before the Medical Board of the Australian Military Offices of London and Kent in the United Kingdom. The termination of his appointment was effected on 4/3/1918 and he was medically discharged from the AIF. L-R 4.The Australia Service Medal 1939-1945 was instituted in 1949 to recognise the service of members of the Australian Armed Forces and the Australian Mercantile Marine during World War II. 3.The Victory Medal was awarded to prescribed classes of persons who entered a theatre of war on duty between 5 August 1914 and 11 November 1918. 2.The British War Medal instituted by King George V in 1919 to mark the end of World War I and record the service given. *PTE SS WILLIAMSON 1.The 1914–15 Star was authorised in 1918 and was awarded for service in specified theatres of war between 5 August 1914 and 31 December 1915.4 MEDALS : L-R WITH RIBBONS 1. BRONZE : STAR SHAPED MEDAL 1914-1915 ON BANNER. BACK 1112 SPR M A WILLIAMSON 2/ DIV SIG COY AIF 2. PEWTER - ROUND MEDAL FACE OF GEORGE V - BACK 1914-1918 NUDE MAN ON HORSE WITH 2 FEET OFF GROUND. RIM : 636 PTE SS WILLIAMSON 8 BN AIF 3. ROUND MEDAL ANGEL IS HOLDING A PALM BRANCH BACK : ENCIRCLED BY WREATH - THE GREAT WAR FOR CIVILISATION 1914-1919 4. ROUND SILVER MEDAL PROFILE OF GEORGE VI. BACK : AUSTRALIAN COAT OF ARMS ENCIRCLED BY THE AUSTRALIAN SERVICE MEDAL 1939-1945 RIM : W 71800 A M WILLIAMSON RIBBON NAVY, RED, BEIGE, SKY BLUElocal history, numismatics, medals, military -
Bendigo Military Museum
Plaque - TOBRUK PLAQUE, 2) 1991
... military history.... societies-service clubs military history Tobruk J Behan ...Plaques were held by Bill Jeffers VX52782 (Rat of Tobruk) Bendigo Sub Branch. Donated to the Soldiers Memorial Museum Bendigo by his wife Jean after he passed away. Refer 147 for Bills service details.Rats of Tobruk Association commemorative plaques. .1) Rats of Tobruk Assoc. Bendigo plaque, copper relief of kangaroo with banners above and below with crown above. .2) Battle of Tobruk 50th anniversary plaque, copper relief, same design as .1..1 "Rats of Tobruk 1941 Association Bendigo Vic" .2 "50th Anniversary Sydney NSW April 1991"societies-service clubs, military history, tobruk -
Bendigo Military Museum
Book - BOOK, WW2, Australian Corps of Signals, "SIGNALS", 1953
... Military History..." Book Military History Australian Corps of Signals Halstead ..."SIGNALS" "STORY OF THE AUSTRALIAN CORPS OF SIGNALS"Hard cover book. Cover - cardboard with green buckram covering. Black print on front and spine. Illustrated in black print small Corps of Signals badge. 196 pages, cut, plain, off white paper. Illustrated - black and white and colour photographs, portraits, maps and cartoons. End paper - front and back - Illustrated in pale green tones - montage of photographs.book, military history -
Bendigo Military Museum
Painting - PAINTING UNFRAMED, OIL ON CANVAS, Sharon HACKETT, "MY FATHER'S WAR", 2023
... Military History... 609 days 2nd AIF, 485 days overseas. Painting Military History ...Information from artist. " Oil painting titled/ My Father's War! by Sharon Hackett/Phd/ My father, John Peter Hackett served in World/ War Two. This painting by myself is an expressionist realist oil painting, about / a young man serving in/ New Guinea". John Peter HACKET V146209 Enlisted 27.01.1942 aged 18 years 6 months. No discharge date. States on Attestation form 609 days 2nd AIF, 485 days overseas.Painting - oil painting in colour, with red, yellow, blue and black. Style - expressionist realist. Artist's signature bottom left. Unframed canvas on timber.painting, military history, ww2, new guinea -
Bendigo Military Museum
Book, Department of Veteran's Affairs, Fromelles and the Somme 1916 - Australians on the Western Front, 2006
... military history... Errata. books military history Department of Veteran's Affairs ....1 Hardcover book, grey with black and white photo of cratered landscape inset into "1916" title. .2 Donation letter. .3 Errata.books, military history -
Bendigo Military Museum
Photograph - PHOTOGRAPH WW1 ERA, c.WWI
... military history - souvenirs...-photographs military history - souvenirs ...This young lady was to be the bride of George Bailey JACKSON. See Cat No 3460P & 3446P.Black & white photo of a young lady wearing a light shade hat with decorations & a light blouse with large collar. Her jacket has a single row of buttons, 2 large pockets at hip line & a belt of the same material. A Rising Sun brooch can be seen on the jacket L lapel.On front: “Yours sincerely Louise”photography-photographs, military history - souvenirs -
Bendigo Military Museum
Book - BOOK WW2, Anthony Richardson, Wingless Victory, 1954
... military history... by K Proud" Bendigo RSL stamp on front flyleaf. books military ...Turquoise buckram hardcover, 287 pages on plain cut edged paper. Title in black on paper attached to spine.Handwritten in black on front flyleaf "Donated by K Proud" Bendigo RSL stamp on front flyleaf.books, military history, escape -
Bendigo Military Museum
Memorabilia - DIORAMA, KOKODA, Post WW2
... military history-army... of Victoria image No H98 104 / 2102. military history-army arms ...Diorama inspired by image from State Library of Victoria image No H98 104 / 2102.Diorama mounted on black base. 1/35 scale model of 25 pounder field gun with 5 man crew maneuvering a gun into position around a tree with a pulley system. In black print on gold name plate attached to front of black base:: “25 Pounder Field Gun 14th Australian Field Regiment, Kokoda, September 1942”military history-army, arms-ordnance, handcrafts, kokoda -
Bendigo Military Museum
Award - MEDALS WW2, Post 1945
... on 1.3.1944. medals military history ...The medals belonged to David Thomas BRUCE VX42855, enlisted 13.6.1940 age 27 years and posted to the 2/23rd Battalian AIF. Embarked for the Middle East 8.4.1941, embarked for Australia 31.1.1943, transferred to 2/1st Australian Docks Operating Coy RAE. Discharged from the 2nd AIF on 1.3.1944.Medal set, miniatures, brass plate mounted re B.D. THOMAS. 1. 1939-45 Star. 2. Africa Star with clasp “8”. 3. Pacific Star. 4. Defence Medal. 5. British War Medal 1939-45. 6. Australian Service medal 1939-45.medals, military, history