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Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Book, Official History Of Australia in the War of 1914-1918 Vol xii.|Photographic Record of the War, 1923
Red covered book of photographs of Australians' activities during the Great War - 1914-1918.Mt. Gambier Christmas 1923.books, history/local history, military -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Letter - World War 1 letter including photo, William Schwerkolt, Letter in 1916 from William Schwerkolt (AIF) in France, 16 July 1916
World War 1 letter from William Schwerkolt, AIF, while in FranceColor photocopy, 2 pages, A4non-fictionWorld War 1 letter from William Schwerkolt, AIF, while in Franceschwerkolt william, schwerkolt charles clarence victor, world war 1, 1914-1918, battle of somme -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Book - Heritage Study, City Of Whitehorse Post-1945 Heritage Study, 4 March 2015
City of Whitehorse Post-1945 Heritage Study, dated 4 March 2015A4, 285 pages. A draft copy of the City of Whitehorse Post-1945 Heritage Study, dated 4 March 2015 (on front page) plus published copy of Appendix 2 pages 275-285non-fictionCity of Whitehorse Post-1945 Heritage Study, dated 4 March 2015 city of whitehorse, post war buildings, built heritage pty ltd, historic buildings, post war development, houses, architectural styles -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Map, Belgium and part of France map WW1, Nov 1917
WW1 map of Ypres and Menin. Sheet 28 Edition 3 Scale 1: 40,000 Nov 1917non-fictionWW1 map of Ypres and Menin. Sheet 28 Edition 3 Scale 1: 40,000 Nov 1917world war 1914 - 1918, world war 1914 - 1918 battle of ypres, maps -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document - Service records, National Archives of Australia, Ernest Victor Rider
... World War 2 Service records of Ernest Victor Rider who died... Ernest Victor world war 1939 -1945 World War 2 Service records ...1919 - 1943World War II Service recordWorld War 2 Service records of Ernest Victor Rider who died of Beri-Beri as a prisoner of war. Service No. VX50250. Cross reference NP4422.rider ernest victor, world war 1939 -1945 -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Medal - 90th anniversary Gallipoli Landing /60th Anniversary End of 2nd WW, May be 2005
... World War 2... Mitcham melbourne Gallipoli, 2nd World War Medallion World War 2 ...Gallipoli, 2nd World WarBrass medallion with '60th Anniversary of second World War 1945 - 2005 } in plastic container on stand Medallion with 90th Anniversary Gallipoli Landing 1915 - 2005 }medallion, world war 2, 60th annivesary end of world war 2, 90th anniversary callipoli landing, callipoli -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Booklet - War to Peace - a resume', From War to Peace 1914 - 1918, August 1919
Via Mitcham RSL CollectionBooklet - resume' of important dates pertaining to WW1.Lest we forget.... a little record of the principal events of the Great War, 1914 - 1919....resume' booklet of ww1 dates -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Container - Water bottle
World War 1 water bottle - BelgianWorld War 1 water bottle. -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Souvenir - Vase
... A souvenir from World War 2... Mitcham melbourne A souvenir from World War 2 Mitcham RSL Second ...A souvenir from World War 2An army shell casing with a badge "Australian Commonwealth Military Forces" on it which has been made into a vase.Australian Commonwealth Military Forcesmitcham rsl, second world war -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Souvenir - Trench Art
A section of a propeller from a World War 1 plane.An inlayed wooden block which formed part of a propeller. From the Collection of Charles Henry Honybun from World War One.honybun, mitcham rsl, aircraft, first world war -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Functional object - Water Bottle
French. Collected by Charles Henry Honybun during World War One.A French water bottle covered in brown corduroy materialhonybun, first world war, france -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Domestic object - Pannikin
German pannikin from World War One collected by Charles Henry HonybunGerman grey coloured metal pannikin with paper tag.E.L.S. WW1honybun charles, first world war, souvenirs -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Map - Amiens France, Amiens, 1916
WW1 Topograhical Map of Amiens Region, France (Allied) 1915Printed map, France 1:100,000 Ordnance Survey, Oct 1915non-fictionWW1 Topograhical Map of Amiens Region, France (Allied) 1915world war 1914 - 1918, ameins -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Accessory - Wallet, 24/12/1919
Part of the Till Collection. Gift from Evie to Sydney TillBrown leatherette wallet with silver button clasp. Wallet contains a notebook.To my dear Syd with loving wishes for Xmas 1919 from Evie 24.12.19 410756 AC2 TILL H.T. No11Fright NO2 Synaton No1 ITS world war 1914 - 1918, the great war, ww1, till family -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
Memorabilia - Military Medals in Frame, ca. 1939 -1945
... world war 2... Field Company (Royal Australian Engineers). world war 2 ww2 ...WWII historical significance.Medals were awarded to V501832 Cyril Theodore Hunt. Date of enlistment 24 Sep 1942. Date of discharge 18 Dec 1945. Served with 8th Australian Field Company (Royal Australian Engineers).Four WWII medals with ribbons. 1939-1945 Star, Pacific Star, 1939-1945 War Medal, 1939-1945 Australian Service Medal, Returned from Active Service medal No. A273676 and RSL membership from 1959 No. V104624.V501832 CT Hunt.world war 2, ww2, second world war, medals -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
Military Medals WWI, Circa 1919
Group of 2 medals together on brooch backing. 1 x British Great War Victory Medal 1914 - 1919. 1 x British War Medal 1914 - 1918.1914 - 1919 Medal inscribed " The Great war For Civilisation 1914 - 1919". -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
Framed Print, Circa 1965
Sir Ivor Henry Thomas Hele CBE is a noted war artist famous for his portraiture of war scenes. He is Australia's longest serving war artist and completed more commissioned paintings than any other painter. The artist was born on the 13th June 1912 at Edwardstown South Australia. He died on the 2nd December 1993 at Bedford Park South Australia. He was educated at Prince Albert College at Westbourne Park in South Australia.Framed print of an oil on canvas war scene. " Operation Bulimba ".Inscribed Operation Bulimba ( 2/15th Battalion attack near Tel El Eisa Egypt in September 1942. Artist Sir Ivor Henry Thomas Hele CBE. -
Rutherglen Historical Society
Honour board, 1919-1920 (Approximate)
Lake Moodemere State School closed circa late 1940s and subsequently was purchased & moved - place unknownHonor board 1914-1918 war, Lake Moodemere State School No. 1557, timber, curved top, two decorative columns, pressed bronze headboard, with bronze names underneath, 5 with crosses, 2 names missing, headboard detachedOn head board: "Lake Moodemere / State School No. 1557 / Honor Board / 1914 The Great War 1919" Names on board: "Baland G. / Briggs J. / Gelding C. / _ Hill M. / _ Hill P. / Hiskins A. / Hiskins C. / Hiskins R. / Hiskins S. / Jack A.G. / Jayet F. / King A. / _ Minogue W. / Paris C. / Parker E. / Quin G. / Quin V. ?? (missing) / Quin W. / Shepherd J. / Sheridan P. / Sheridan T. / _ Warren H / Wilkison J."lake moodemere school, world war i, great war, baland g, briggs j, gelding c, hill m, hill p, hiskins a, hiskins c, hiskins r, hiskins s, jack a g, jayet f, king a, minogue w, paris c, parker e, quin g, quin v, quin w, shepherd j, sheridan p, sheridan t, warren h, wilkison j -
Ballarat Heritage Services
Photograph - Photograph - Black and White, John Hogan Gervasoni and his parents Elizabeth Gervasoni and Gus Gervasoni, c1941
... his World War 2 departure. .... This photograph was taken before his World War 2 departure. John Hogan ...Gis Gervasono served in Northern Australia and was in Darwin for the bombing.Black and white photograph of Gus Gervasoni in AIF Uniform, and his son and wife. This photograph was taken before his World War 2 departure. gus gervasoni, aif, world war two, chocco, chocolate soldier, conscript, john hogan gervasoni, elizabeth gervasoni, george gervasoni, elizabeth hogan -
Rutherglen Historical Society
Newspaper, Rutherglen Sun and Chiltern Valley Advertiser, The Rutherglen Sun and Chiltern Valley Advertiser, July 15, 1927, 15/07/1927
... 1 World War I WW1 2 copies of the Rutherglen Sun newspaper ...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 -
Rutherglen Historical Society
Image, c1950
... world war 2... world war 2 ww2 william addinsall daisy addinsall daisy ...As this photograph and certificate were received by the Museum with a collection relating to the Rutherglen Timber Mill, it is believed that he was probably an employee there before his military service.Black and white portrait photograph of a young man in military uniform, and a memorial certificateText of memorial certificate: "This scroll commemorates Flight Sergeant G.W. Addinsall Royal Australian Air Force held in honour as one who served King and Country in the world war of 1939-1945 and gave his life to save mankind from tyranny. May his sacrifice help to bring the peace and freedom for which he died."industry, timber, timber mill, geoffrey william addinsall, world war 2, ww2, william addinsall, daisy addinsall, daisy bautovitch -
Rutherglen Historical Society
Image, c1939-1945
... world war 2... carters wwii world war 2 world war ii ww2 Accompanying sheets ...Black and white photocopy on A4 paper of a photograph of a group of Australian soldiers.Accompanying sheets identify some of the men in the photosoldiers, mornament, douglas, alf joyce, stan jackson, mccaw, pritchard, chappelow, shilston, burnett, mcgrath, kevin newton, max feldtmann, petts, grainger, newbigan, john mansen, garoni, robins, jones, hocking, lawford, martell, mcnamara, ron freeburn, garry howarth, morton, tom lappin, frank o'keefe, bruce nam, don mercer, mccormack, pigram, ernie aitken, cooper, john denner, richins, horsinton, mcfadgen, reade, carters, wwii, world war 2, world war ii, ww2 -
Rutherglen Historical Society
Image, O. Fitch & Son, c1939-1945
... world war 2.... Arthur was born in 1911. arthur sandford soldiers world war 2 ...Second man from the left at the rear is Arthur Henry Sandford (brother of the donor). He was WW2.Service Number V125102. Arthur was born in 1911.Black and white photograph, mounted on cardboard, of an army group of 8 men, tents in the backgroundarthur sandford, soldiers, world war 2, world war ii, ww2, wwii -
Rutherglen Historical Society
Programme - Program, Souvenir Programme, Grand Opening Ceremony and Concert, 20/10/1950
Souvenir Programme for the opening ceremony of the Chiltern War Memorial Hall and Returned Soldiers' Club Room, held on Friday, 20th October, 1950. Program includes photographs of the exterior and interior of the buildingPhotocopy of a souvenir program, printed on 2 sheets of A4 paperchiltern war memorial hall, rsl, opening ceremonies -
Unions Ballarat
The Assault on Reason, Gore, Al, 2007/2008
From the publisher: "A visionary analysis of how the politics of fear, secrecy, cronyism, and blind faith has combined with the degradation of the public sphere to create an environment dangerously hostile to reason." The book strongly critique of the Bush administration. Contents: Introduction -- 1: Politics of fear -- 2: Blinding the faithful -- 3: Politics of wealth -- 4: Convenient untruths -- 5: Assault on the individual -- 6: National insecurity -- 7: Carbon crisis -- 8: Democracy in the balance -- 9: Well-connected citizenry -- Conclusion: Rebirth of democracyRelevance to politics in the United States, Iraq War, events around 9/11 and the George W. Bush government (2000-2008).Paper; book. Front cover: coloured image of the US flag (background); blue, white and red lettering.Front cover: author's name and book title.btlc, ballarat trades hall, ballarat trades and labour council, united states of america, bush, george, iraq war, 9/11, national security - usa, politics, government, democracy, citizenship -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
Medal - Medals, mounted, Medals, VX8456 Alexander George Taylor
... World War 2... to VX8456 Alexander George Taylor WW2 WW Two World War 2 World War ...WWII significanceThis set of medals belonged to VX8456 Alexander George Taylor1939/45 Star; African Star; Pacific Star; Defence Medal; War Medal; Australia Service Medal; Greek War medalww2, ww two, world war 2, world war ii, second world war, 2nd aif, second aif -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
Medal - Medals, WW2
... World War 2... Dandenong melbourne World War 2 World War II World War Two WW2 WWII ...Medals, replica, 5 mounted with ribbons. 1939/45 Star; Africa Star; Italy Star; Defence Medal; War Medal.VX31174 W J Craigworld war 2, world war ii, world war two, ww2, wwii, 2nd aif -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
Medal - Medal WW1 Victory Medal
... between 5th.August and November 1918. 2 and 3 medals British War... and army theatres of war between 5th.August and November 1918. 2 ...Australian Victory medal awarded to Navy personal and Army personal who actually saw service in navy and army theatres of war between 5th.August and November 1918. 2 and 3 medals British War Medal awarded to Navy and Army personal who saw service or lost their lives in active service between 1914 - 1918.three in total #1 gold in colour. on rainbow coloured ribbon. #2 bronze in colour on gold white and blue ribbon #3 bronze in colour on frayed ribbon.## 1.. Roman Goddess of Victory engraved on front, and THE GREAT WAR FOR CIVILISATION 1914 - 1919. on back # 2 and #3 St.George on horse back engraved on front. King George on back.1914 -1918. -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
Clothing - Jerkin, Leather, H. Creighton, Approx 1947
... World War 2... Dandenong melbourne Unknown World War 2 Second World War Australian ...UnknownSleeveless brown leather jerkin lined with khaki wool serge. The jerkin fastens down the front with four large brown plastic buttons, which fasten into leather bound buttonholes. Jerkin Leather Jacket Size 41, to fit 34 to 40Australian Military Forces printed on the buttonsworld war 2, second world war -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
9 x badges, Unknown
Various War heritage from different wars and Army Units.1# 2 x shoulder insignia 'Australia'. 2# Bar and medal - 'National Medal for Service'. 3# 1 x Special Air Service Regiment Shoulder insignia. 4# 1 x red patch 'A.I.F. crossed swords. 5# Crossed swords over crown. 6# Victory Medal 1945.1# Resolute. 2# Victoria. 3# Vigilant. 4# Duty First. 5# Australia Parutas. 6# Royal Australian Army Service Corps. 7# Rising Sun. 8# Royal Australian Regiment 'Duty First'. 9# 'WRAAC' Hat- Badge.