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Bendigo Military MuseumPhotograph - PHOTOGRAPH BRITISH SOLDIER, 1914 -1917
L/cpl Sydney Cook- Yorkshire Regt enlisted 31.12.14, WIA 6.4.16, 10.7.16 and 8.10.17. Discharged medically unfit 23.1.18. Refer 420 medals Sydney Cook also 875 Medals W.E Cook his brother KIA.Photo, Sepia colour, Soldier (British) in uniform with Lance Corporal stripes. Photo is on cardboard with gold edging. Writing on rear in black pen."Sydney Cook Dec 1895 - Nov 1978" "9.12.1895 - 14.11.1978"military history - army, photography british -
Bendigo Military MuseumAward - MEDAL SET, Post WWI
Walter Doody No 2195 enlisted on 6.7.15 in the 3rd reinforcements to the 31st Batt AIF aged 18 years 6 months, embarked for England 18.2.16, transfered to the 47th Batt 2.4.16, Reported missing 15.11.16 then classed as DOW's same day. Medals, Court Mounted, set of (2) Re W. Doody 1. War Medal 1914 -19 (Replica not engraved) 2. Victory Medal."2195 PTE. W. Doody 47 BN A.I.F"numismatics - medals - military, metalcraft -
Bendigo Military MuseumMemorabilia - PROPELLOR, 1940-45
Item belonged to Robert James Tibbett No 148003 90th Operational Base unit R.A.A.F. He enlisted on 22.3.44 in the RAAF age 22 years. At discharge he held the rank of LAC at Central Flying School on 18.3.46. Refer 489.Carved wooden propeller, stained made from 2 different woods pressed together, dark & light. Base is the same. On face of propellor is an "RAAF" badge on a round piece of stained wood,military history - souvenirs, numismatics - badges - military - raaf, metalcraft -
Bendigo Military MuseumBook - BOOK, RECORD OF SERVICE WW2, C.1942
Neil Walton Davis initially enlisted in the CMF V68097 possibly early 1942 then transferring to the 2nd AIF as VX119616 on 1.12.1942 age 29 years. On discharge from the Army 25.6.1945 he held the rank of L/Sgt in RR & GDD.Soldiers Record of Service Book AAB 83 re N.W Davis.“VX119616 DAVIS, NEIL WALTON”documents, military service, army records, service records, davis -
Greensborough Historical SocietyArticle, Greensborough Historical Society et al, George Cornforth Snowdon, 1914-1918
A short article about George Cornforth Snowdon and his service in World War 1. At the time of his enlistment he was living at Terowie, South Australia; his sister was given as next of kin - Christine Cameron of Hailes Street Greensborough.One page, text and colour images.world war 1 project, george cornforth snowdon -
Greensborough Historical SocietyArticle, Greensborough Historical Society et al, Hugh Norman Coventry, 1914-1918
A short article about Hugh Norman Coventry and his service in World War 1. At the time of Hugh Norman Coventry's enlistment, he was living at Diamond Creek. He and his brothers are commemorated on the Greensborough State School Honor Board.2 Pages, text and colour images.world war 1 project, hugh norman coventry -
Greensborough Historical SocietyArticle, Greensborough Historical Society et al, John Thomas Coventry, 1914-1918
A short article about John Thomas Coventry and his service in World War 1. At the time of John Thomas Coventry's enlistment, he was living at Diamond Creek. He and his brothers are commemorated on the Greensborough State School Honor Board.1 Page, text and colour images.world war 1 project, john thomas coventry -
Geelong RSL Sub BranchDocuments, Early 20th Century
These forms relate to the Service History of 1740 Pte K J McKenzie who enlisted 08 April 1915 and served with 6 Aust Machine Gun Coy on the Gallipoli Peninsula. Pte McKenzie was KIA in France 02 July 1916This is the Service History of 1740 Pte K J McKenzieSix (6) Pages of photographed documents Certified True Copies, relating to 1740 Pte K J McKenzieVarious AMF Documents, 1740 Pte K J McKenzieaif, ww!, mckenzie, gallipoli -
Wangaratta RSL Sub BranchBrooch, c1940
Brooch attached inside Australian Army Soldier's pocket book belonging to Lance Sergeant Leonard Francis MULDOON VX10046 who served during WW2. Born 14/7/1909 at Condoblin NSW but enlisted at South Melbourne in Victoria.Rectangle metal brooch housing three filigree metal circles with red and blue plaited metal surround.leonard francis muldoon, ww2 -
Wangaratta RSL Sub BranchMedal - Medals WW2
Three original WW2 medals awarded to 51647 Charles William FRENCH born 8.2.1911 at Wahgunyah in Victoria. He enlisted on 2.2.1942. FRENCH served with the RAAF as a Leading Aircraftman and was attached to the 12 Aircraft Repair Depot when discharged on 13.1.1947.1939-1945 War Medal, Australian Service Medal and Defence MedalThree found white metal medals attached to multi striped colour ribbons.51647 C W FRENCHmedal, ww2, raaf -
Ballarat RSL Sub-Branch Inc.Book - Demobilization Book
This object relates to D G MILNER. He served in the National Service, 13th intake (3794237) enlisting in 1968, before being discharged from duties as an Army Non-Commissioned Private (PTE). D G MILNER was not a prisoner of war.second world war (ww2), 1939 - 1945, literature, ballarat rsl, ballarat -
Linton and District Historical Society IncPhotograph, Mannibadar Servicemen
Most of the men in this photo enlisted during World War I. The photo appears to have been taken long afterwards, possibly during World War II, when these men may have been part of a home auxiliary service.Black and white photograph of seven men wearing army uniform standing in a line.s. stretch, j. kerr, g. holding, g. sharpe, b. richardson, r. ball, w. fitridge -
Montmorency/Eltham RSL Sub BranchUniform - Forage Cap, RAAF WW2
Cap owned by Warrant Officer William Alexander SUMMERS, RAAF., (10814) born at Surrey Hills Vic., 26 APR 1918, enlisted 02 JUL 1940, discharged 24 MAY 1946. Last Posting: Air Force Headquarters This Item directly linked to a World War serviceman. Typical uniform item. Dark blue forage cap with two 13mm diameter plastic RAAF buttons on front. Black Cotton liner with off-white label attached. Missing cap badge (eagle and crown) evidenced by mounting plate indentations in liner. Label black stamped with 'LEWIS', 'F arrow S', and ' 7', and handwritten service number '10814' black/blue inkheadgear -
Frankston RSL Sub BranchStatuette, Mates
Small statuette depicting an Australian serviceman assisting a wounded comrade. The statuette depicts a scene from a famous moving film taken in New Guinea during World War 2 by Australian War Correspondent, Damien Peter Parer who was attached to the Australian Military Forces. The statuette is made from Pewter and is mounted on a stained wooden base. The following text statement is copied from the AWM website and describes the image in further detail: During the advance on Salamaua VX89711 Sergeant Gordon Raymond Charles Ayre MM, a 58/59th Battalion bandsman from Shepparton, Victoria, in pouring rain assists a wounded mate, VX132355 Private William Oswald Wallace Johnson, of the same unit, across Alan's (Allen's?) Creek to an advanced regimental aid post. Johnson had been wounded by a Japanese grenade on the 13th of July 1943 during an attack on the "coconuts" area. Sergeant Ayre was awarded the military medal for his performance during this action. This is one of the iconic images of the Second World War. (Still from AWM film F01866 "Assault on Salamaua", newsreel by Damien Parer)The wooden base has a label which is inscribed with the following: "MATES" Heritage Fine Arts, Limited Edition -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.Booklet, Tinker, C 2000
This book tells the story of the Tinker family from their origins in England in 1833 to the present time in Warrnambool and Victoria up to the present time. It contains a number of photographs, certificates and letters which relate to the family in particular a Royal Humane society award to Leslie Arthur Tinker for assisting passengers on the boat Nestor in 1921. A detailed history of a family with many local connections.Dark blue spiral bound booklet with two photographs one of the Uffington White horse and the other of Stonehenge, on front cover with black text in the centre. Pages are not numbered but approximately 100 A4 size. Plastic binding with clear plastic sheet over front cover.Tinker Nestor Ogle, O’Brien, Roach, Amor, Stone, McTaggart, McKay,, Lovell, Moore.warrnambool, tinker , nestor, hopkins river, 1921 -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.Badges, For Belgium and Honor
Britain was bound by treaty to assist Belgium in times of war and in August 1914 came to Belgium's aid when that country was invaded by Germany. Great sympathy for the Belgians was engendered as news came of their plight and suffering under attack and in Australia this sympathy was reflected by the issuing of badges such as this to aid the war effort and to alleviate the suffering of the Belgians .These badges are of interest as a reminder of the interest of Australia of the war in 1999914-18 as it affected Belgiium..1 circular concave metal badge featuring the Belgian flag and text on a pale green background. There is a pin clip on the reverse. .2 As above .3 As above .4 As above .5 As above.1 FOR BELGIUM AND HONOUR .2 FOR BELGIUM AND HONOUR .3 FOR BELGIUM AND HONOUR .4 FOR BELGIUM AND HONOUR .5 FOR BELGIUM AND HONOUR -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Sketch, 1943
Josef Thum was a Austrian artist in Camp 13, as a POW. Ken Hill was a member of AAAS - Mobile Cinema Unit 36 around 1946-47 and based at Murchison. After hostilities ceased, Thum was permitted to assist Ken Hill in the presentation of "pictures" as was the common term of the period, each time there was a screening at MurchisonBlack and white pencil sketch of a bridge, Church Spire and building in Melbourne. Dated 17.8.43. A piece of tissue paper is attached to cover the sketch."melbourne", sketch, thum j, hill k, aaas, camp 13, tatura, illustrations, pencil -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Sketch, 1942
Josef Thum was an Austrian artist in Camp 13 as a POW. Ken Hill was a member of AAAS - Mobile Cinema Unit 36 around 1946-47 and based at Murchison. After hostilities ceased, Thum was permitted to assist Ken Hill in the presentation of "pictures" as was the common term of the period, each time there was a screening at Murchison.Black and white pencil sketch of a portrait of a lady. Dated 23.1.1942"australien" 231942, sketch, thumj, hill k, camp 13, tatura, illustrations, pencil -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.Photograph, Eastern Emergency Relief Network
The Nunawading Ladies Benevolent Society became the Whitehorse Emergency Relief Network in 1999 when a number of local organizations were encouraged to form a network by Betty and Keith Rooney. The object of the network is to collect domestic items to assist people in need, especially women who have been victims of domestic violence.Coloured photograph of Jim Jamieson, an unknown woman and Keith Rooney in front of a truck that was donated to the Whitehorse Emergency Relief Network by Mitcham Rotary and Jack Brockhoff of Brockhoff Biscuits. A sponsor of the Relief Network is the Dreamworks organization.eastern emergency relief network, jamieson jim, rooney keith -
Wodonga & District Historical Society IncAlbum - Ringer's River by Des Martin - Plate 16 - The trial takes place
Klinberg and his men stand trial in Overton in a courtroom packed with sympathisers. Both Justices of the Peace assisting the Police Magistrate are members of the Cattlemen's Association, and manage to keep the sentence down to a heavy fine. Henry MacLean as the Police Magistrate Maj. Hardwick and James McGrath as the Justices of the Peace Bill Tenteye as Klinberg.The album and images are significant because they document literature written by a prominent member of the Wodonga community. The presentation of this precis was supported by several significant district families and individuals.Ringer's River Album Coloured photo Plate 16des martin, many a mile, ringer's river, northeast victoria stories -
Melbourne LegacyPhotograph - Photo, Car raffle in 1997, 1997
A promotional event where Daryl Somers was promoting Legacy by donating a car to Legacy. The Answer reported "Daryl Somers presented a brand new Nissan Pulsar to Legacy and the funds raised from this car will greatly assist Legacy's welfare work". Daryl Somers was Legacy personality of the year in 1997 as published in The Answer. A record of a way celebrities used their media profile to promote Legacy.Colour photo of Daryl Somers and President Brian 'Lucky' Luscombe and a car donated to Legacy.Printed on the back -
Hymettus Cottage & Garden BallaratWork on paper - Bookplate, Hymettus Bookplate, 1995
After a quiet period, interest in bookplates in Australia began to increase in the early 1970s, This example was commissioned from Andrew Thomas a Ballarat photographer and designer by Michael Taffe owner of Hymettus at Ballarat in the 1990s and is a computer assisted design. It incorporates the generational family home, Hymettus and the family coat of arms with the owner's signature.Bookplate depicts "Hymettus", a weatherboard cottage behind a paling fence.Signature of M. J. Taffe.ballarat, bookplate, hymettus, taaffe, taffe, andrew thomas -
Wodonga & District Historical Society IncFunctional object - Swivel Vanity Mirror
Vanity mirrors have been used for centuries as a common bathroom item. They can be large framed mirrors with ornately decorated frames or small pocket sized ones to assist in personal grooming on the go. Magnification of the mirror on one side enabled easier application of makeup. Mirrors such as this one became popular in the 1970s. This item is representative of women's accessories in the early years of the Twentieth century.A two-sided vanity mirror on a swivel stand. One side is a magnifying mirror. The mirrors are mounted in a silver alloy frame and a porcelain base. The base includes to recesses for storing small items featuring a floral design and silver edging.vanity mirror, women's accessories -
Melbourne Tram MuseumMagazine, Australian Electric Traction Association (AETA), "The tramway journal - Vol 5 No 15, November 17, 1916", 1978
Book - 12 pages centre stapled titled "The tramway journal - Vol 5 No 15, November 17, 1916". Contains the industrial agreement with the Tramway Board with new clauses marked, minimum wage decision. Has notes on the Committee of Management, The American Presidency, the Northcote cable trams, Tramway employees mortality fund, with lists of new members, members transferred or enlisted and unions in general. Includes the balance sheet of war funds subscriptions of members. Has adverts for Bradshaw's Business College, Coles book arcade, The Big Paterson furniture store, F. C Needham Optician, Carlton Ale and Abbotsford Ale and Victor Taylor dentist. Full document scanned.Has "Tramway Board Agreement" in ink along the top edge.trams, tramways, unions, agreements, world war 1, tramway board, northcote, benefit society -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.Musical Instrument, Clarinet, 20th century
This musical instrument belonged to a member of the McDonald family (South Warrnambool). It may have belonged to Donald Robert McDonald (b. 1908) who enlisted in the Australian Army in 1942 and was discharged in 1946. He was a bombardier in the 2/4 Aust. Composite A/A Regiment.The instrument is significant because it belonged to a member of a prominent South Warrnambool family. It had historical and social significance as an example of the musical entertainment common in the 1940s (perhaps the owner played in a local band or a military band)This is a clarinet made of black-coloured wood with silver-grey metal fittings and mouthpiece. It consists of three pieces screwed togethermcdonald family, donald robert mcdonald, warrnambool, clarinet -
Bendigo Military MuseumPhotograph - POSTCARD, PHOTOGRAPHIC 38th BN, Post 1918
J.L.K. Myers No 593 enlisted on 22.2.1916 in B Coy 38th Bn age 26 years 5 months, embark for England 20.6.1916, embark for France 22.6.1916, WIA 17.11.1917 remaining on duty, made L/Cpl 17.8.1918, KIA 8.9.1918..1) Photo B & W showing a grave, in rear are tress and two other graves. .2) One page of what was a double page to hold .1) photo, greyish colour, opposite side is the main front page with a Rising Sun badge and “Australian Imperial Force.” Other side has the Soldiers details and where buried..1) & .2) Main points, “James Leonard Kennedy Myers No 593 KIA 8.9.1918, buried Rosiel Commonwealth Cemetery”photographs, graves, 38th bn, b coy -
Bendigo Military MuseumSouvenir - ALBUM, Flowers and views of the Holy Land, 1939-45
The album was bought home from the Middle East by Eric Leslie Bugge. He enlisted No VX6316 on 13.11.1939 age 34 years. At discharge from the 2nd AIF on 2.1.46 he was a Pte in 2/4th Base Workshops. Refer also 180. Rectangular Album. Covers made of wood with desert and camel scene in black on front, leather bound spine. Contains postcard views and pressed flowers re Eric Bugge.On back cover, painted in black - "Jerusalem." Inside cover - "VAL ROWLEY 10 GLADSTONE PDE, GLENROY. W9photography-photographs, books-albums, natural history specimens-botany -
Bendigo Military MuseumMemorabilia - EMBROIDERY WW1, C.1916 - 18
Items were sent home by Herbert Leslie MCLEAN to his sister Hilda. Herbert Regt No 15936 enlisted in the AIF on 14.3.1916 aged 26. Embarked for England 25.10.1916. Returned to Australia 10.3.1918 and was discharged Medically unfit due a hernia complication..1) Pillow, silk embroidered, padded & folded in half with knitted button. Front has pink lace & crocheted flowers & print. .2) Handkerchief, silk with embroidered edges & shield. Main colour is light purple..1) Embroidered on front: “To my dear Sister” .2) Embroidered on front: “From the front”memorabilia, embroidery, pillow -
Bendigo Military MuseumPhotograph - PHOTOGRAPH WW2, FRAMED, c.1939 - 45
Edward Ethelbert Sugden. An E.E Sugden is listed with a "V" number being V83932 no other information. Edward is listed as enlisting as VX117065 on 24.11.1942 age 43 years, discharged from the Army on 10.6.1947 with the rank of Major in 1st Aust Labour Group.Black & white group portrait photo of a company of uniformed soldiers, probably WWII, in a training depot with black & white dog in the foreground & a horse racing track in the background. Brown wooden frame without glass. Photo mounted on fawn border with cardboard backing. Printed below photo: "TO LIEUT E. E. SUGDEN B' COY, 3rd A.A.S.C. Training Depot, Bendigo" Handwritten RHS below photo. "Vincent Kelly Bendigo"photography-photographs, frame accessories, military history - army -
Bendigo Military MuseumSouvenir - MEDALLION, BOX, CERTIFICATE, 1965
George KERSHAW No 814 enlisted in the AIF in G Coy 6th Batt on 17.8.1914 age 23 years. Embarked for Egypt 19.10.1914, embarked for Gallipoli 5.4.1915, reported missing 25.4.1915, a Court of Enquiry held on 24.4.1916 finds that he was KIA 25.4.1915..1) ANZAC medallion awarded tp George Kershaw .2) hinged lidded presentation box black with purple velvet lining. .3) certificate from the commonwealth of AUST .4) .5) cardboard post box & lid “G Kershaw”numismatics - medals, military, containers - commercial, documents - certificates, military history
