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Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph, Mick Evans (in Middle East), 1941c
These men are Ken North (standing) and Mick Evans (seated), serving with Australian Army in the Middle East. this photograph was sent home to his daughters by Mick Evans and is inscribed "To Betty, Shirley and June". Mick later served with the 'Rats of Tobruk'.This is a memento sent from father to children during World War II. Photograph of two soldiers, one seated. Mounted in timber frame. Frame size: 25 x 20 cm.Inscribed "To Betty, Shirley and June"mick evans, ken north, rats of tobruk, tobruk, world war ii, australian army -
Greensborough Historical Society
Magazine clipping, Memorabilia [Janefield RAAF], 12/08/1943
Details of RAAF WW2 Hygiene Training CampRecords little known information on the origins of the building foundations north of Greensborough.One page article on the RAAF Hygiene Training Camp located just south of the Janefield Community.raaf, world war ii, janefield, hygiene training camp, 1943 -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph, Red Cross Fete during World War 1, Greensborough, 03/11/1917
This photograph shows the Greensborough Ladies Auxiliary of the Red Cross during World War 1. Taken outside the Rechabite Hall during the Red Cross Fete. See caption file for names. (Newspaper Article dated 3/11/1917 about a Red Cross Bazaar [1914-1918])Shows many of the early residents of Greensborough. An example of the social work being undertaken in the area in the early 20th century.2 x A4 pages, photocopied. One of photograph and second of caption for photographgreensborough, red cross, red cross ladies auxiliary -
Dookie Historical Society
Cutting Tool, Thomas Smith, 1917
Army issue , World War 1,folding cutters convenient for personal carrying.used for cutting wire if required when on duty during service dutyFolding metal wire cutter, four rivets, one large and three small. Some rustingStamped on cutting head "THOMAS SMITH & SON / SALTLEY LTD / 1917" stamped on opposite plier arm, broad arrow and "J"world war 1, army issue, metal, wire cutters, folding wire cutters, cutting tools, broad arrow, thomas and sons, saltley, birmingham unitedkingdom -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Sepia Photograph, 1920
This album was presented to the Earl of Sradbroke by the Fathers of Soldiers and Returned Soldiers 16/2/1923. The photo is of rear The Pinnacles, Cape Woolamai, Phillip Island. One of a collection of photographs presented to The Earl.Sepia Photograph of The Pinnacles, Cape Woolamai Rose Series Postcard p.682. Near The Pinnacles, Cape Woolamai, Phillip Is, Victoriaphillip island, the earl of stradbroke, world war i soldiers, the pinnacles, cape woolamai -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, 1940's
... "Alacrity" sailing north on service in World War II One ...One of a collection of over 400 photographs in an album commenced in 1960 and presented to the Phillip Island & Westernport Historical Society by the Shire of Phillip Island. Photograph showing The "Alacrity" after being purchased by the American Navy on her way up the Australian Coast in 1941. She was blown up by the Japanese a few weeks later.Photograph of the Ketch "Alacrity" sailing north on service in World War IIlocal history, photography, photographs, maritime technology, boats, the ketch "alacrity", shipping, ketch alacrity, world war ii service, john jenner, bryant west -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph
One of a collection of over 400 photographs in an album commenced in 1960 and presented to the Phillip Island & Westernport Historical Society by the Shire of Phillip IslandPhotograph of the juvenile Red Cross workers holding Tea Tree walking sticks made for soldiers wounded in World War I Back row: E Bennell, R Forrest, H West, W Smith, W Wilson Teacher, R Smith, T Burton, C Cleeland. Middle row: C Leeson, J Cleeland, A Jackson, A West, N Leeson, F Forrest, S Smith, K West. Front row: A Jenner, J Jenner, C Jackson, D McLardy, A Jackson, R Jenner, V Leeson, S Jenner.local history, photography, juvenile red cross workers, black & white photograph, red cross, world war i, john jenner, bryant west -
Mortlake and District Historical Society
Jug, Melba Bone China, Probably 1950's, 1960's
This small white jug was probably created as a souvenir of Mortlake. Its depiction of the 'Soldier's Monument' (War Memorial completed 1920), is quite accurate and perhaps reflects the importance of such monuments in small country towns. Memorials created in many country towns, cities and suburbs after the Great War, reflected civic pride and were created in recognition of the sacrifice of so many men in defence of the realm. Mortlake's 'Soldier's Memorial' is typical of many such memorials Australia wide. It forms one part of the Mortlake's tribute, the others being the Soldiers' Memorial Hall (which incorporates the old Mechanics' Institute) and the Avenue of Honour (cypress) along the Hamilton Highway on the eastern side of the town. Small glazed white jug, with gold rim, handle; transfer picture of the Mortlake War Memorial - showing plinth, column, soldier and fence with backdrop of mature trees. Captioned: 'Soldier's Monument Mortlake'. On base: 'Melba Bone China (followed by crown insignia) Guaranteed Made In England.'1914, 1918, world, war, memorial, memorials, mortlake, souvenirs -
Mortlake and District Historical Society
Lone Pine
This pine tree (Allepo Pine, Pinus halepensis) a native of the Gallipoli Peninisula (Gelibolu, Turkey), was grown from a cutting obtained from the War Memorial Canberra and planted in the Mortlake Botanic Gardens in 2002. It replaces the original which grew outside the Mortlake RSL Hall which blew down in a storm c.2000. That tree (Allepo brutius)came from 'the original on Gallipoli' and was planted to commemorate 'fallen comrades' in 'the Jubilee year 1965.' However, two soldiers first brought home pine cones direct from that fateful battlefield. . One was Sgt. Keith McDowell of the 24th Btn. His aunt, Mrs. Emma Gray of Grassmere (Vic.) planted the seeds c. 1928 and four seedlings resulted. One was planted in Wattle Park, Melbourne, one at the Shrine of Remembrance, one at the Soldier's Memorial Hall at The Sisters (c.15 km. south of Mortlake) and one at the Warrnambool Botanic Gardens. The First World War (or 'Great War') and in particular the battle for the Gallipoli Peninsula is of immense national significance. Lone Pine or Plateau 400 was the scene of a major offensive on August 6th 1915. All the trees on the ridge at this point were cut down but one, which was dominated by the 'Lone Pine'. In three days of fighting more than 2,000 Australians lost their lives and seven Victoria Crosses were won. Two Australian soldiers souvenired pine cones - one was brought back to Victoria (see above). Many young men from Mortlake and district volunteered to fight in the Great War and the presence of this tree in our Gardens reminds us all of the local as well as the national sacrifice.l pine tree Small plaque on railing western side. gallipoli, lone pine first world war great war mcdowell, keith -
Greensborough Historical Society
Tickets, Mercury Press, Tattersall's War Service Funds, 1940s
Application form for lottery ticket in Tattersall's War Service Funds cash consultation. 200,000 tickets at 5/- eachA "ticket in Tatts" was one of the most popular lotteries available in Australia for many years. This "War Service Funds" sweep allocated money from its proceeds to the R.S.S.A.I.L.A. for distribution among the War Service Funds of all Australian states and New Zealand.Application form, printed in black on white paper, both sideslotteries, tattersall's, world war ii, black family -
Greensborough Historical Society
Postcard, The Burial of two British soldiers on the battlefield, 1919c
One of a series of official war photographs of World War I. The caption on back of card reads "Into this battlefield grave two dead British soldiers have been reverently placed, while the Padre reads the solemn words of the Burial Service".Colour photograph, black and white text on versoDaily Mail Battle Pictures. Official war photographs, Series III No. 23.world war 1 -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital image, Charles Marshall et al, George MacDougall, Scottish soldier, 1917_
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 -
Greensborough Historical Society
Postcard, Uniforms worn in Western campaigns, 1914-18
One of series of photographs taken of military uniforms of World War 1, from the collection of the Australian War Memorial.Colour postcardAustralian War memorial - Series 2world war 1, military uniforms -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article, Greensborough Historical Society et al, Henry Edward Smith, 1914-1918
A short article about Henry Edward Smith and his service in World War 1. Henry Smith was born in Greensborough.One page, text and colour images.world war 1 project, henry edward smith -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article, 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 Society
Article, Greensborough Historical Society et al, Charles Henry Southern, 1914-1918
A short article about Charles Henry Southern and his service in World War 1. At the time of his enlistment, he was living in Greensborough.One page, text and colour images.charles henry southern, world war 1 project -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article, Greensborough Historical Society et al, Arthur James Spencer, 1914-1918
A short article about Arthur James Spencer and his service in World War 1. At the time of his enlistment he was living at North Melbourne; the Spencer family later moved to Bundoora.One page, text and colour images.world war 1 project, arthur james spencer -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article, Greensborough Historical Society et al, Reginald Thwaites Spencer, 1914-1918
A short article about Reginald Thwaites Spencer and his service in World War 1. At the time of his enlistment he was living at North Melbourne; the Spencer family later moved to Bundoora.One page, text and colour images.world war 1 project, reginald thwaites spencer -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article, Greensborough Historical Society et al, Robert Beauchamp Spencer, 1914-1918
A short article about Robert Beauchamp Spencer and his service in World War 1. At the time of his enlistment he was living at Bundoora.One page, text and colour images.world war 1 project, robert beauchamp spencer -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article, Greensborough Historical Society et al, Robert John Spencer, 1914-1918
A short article about Robert John Spencer and his service in World War 1. At the time of his enlistment he was living at Parkville; the Spencer family later moved to Bundoora.One page, text and colour images.world war 1 project, robert john spencer -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article, Greensborough Historical Society et al, Harry Frederick Miller, 1914-1918
A short article about Harry Frederick Miller and his service in World War 1. At the time of his enlistment his wife was living at Greensborough.One page, text and colour images.world war 1 project, harry frederick miller -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital image, Charles Marshall et al, Marshall family [male relatives], 1930s
This photograph shows one of the Marshall relatives, unidentified male, early 1930s Digital copy of black and white photograph. Caption illegible..charles marshall, world war 1, marshall family -
Federation University Historical Collection
Artwork, Ballarat East Main Road Joss House Rubbings
A number of rubbings of calligraphic carvings thought to be from the Ballarat East Joss House in Main Road. .1) Blue and brown crayon. Translation: Erected on an auspicious day in winter 1859. Think of his loyalty (Quan Yu, now can canonised as the god of war to whom this temple is dedicated) (AD1084) to his sworn lover their sworn botherhood pledged in the peach garden as has been praised for thousands of years. .2) Rubbing in blue crayon of Chinese calligraphy from pole on right hand side of Joss House Door. (Larger) his great graciousness spreads to other (us here in foreign lands) kingdoms, and his virtue guards our gold miners everywhere. (Smaller) Dedicated to his disciples the Chu Pei-Huo family .3) Rubbing on litho paper. translation - One who knows the nature of things (in the world) will thus understand human nature. .4) Rubbing on litho paper. Translation of middle calligraphy - We all behold the wisdom of the gods in the heavens, earth and man. .5) Rubbing on litho paper - translation - The grace of god flows to all corners of the earth. .6) Charcoal rubbing - translation - Temple of the god of war. .7) Crayon rubbing of calligraphy on litho paper. Translation - Dedicated by the Ma Chu-Feng family. Emperor's virtue spreads far and wide. Grace in Abundance. Erected in winter, 1859. .8) Crayon rubbing of calligraphy on litho paper. Translation: Respectfully dedicated by the Ts'Ai Chi-Yang family. Grace in abundance. Erected in winter of 1859. .9) Crayon rubbing .10) Outline of calligraphy on copy paper .11) Rubbings of calligraphy on copy paper. Translation: The Holy God of War. Exhibited in 1862. Your respectful disciples. .12) List of 11 disciples chinese, joss house, keith rash, chu pei-huo, quan yu, ma chu-feng, ts'ai chi-yang, lee chua-yeh, hwong tien-jyue, wa perg-nan, liu chin-chuson, an lee factory, lice hsue-chiere, lee mei-tzy, lee pas-chi, lui lih-nie, wir hon-fu, li hsi-yang -
Federation University Historical Collection
Booklet - Programme, Souvenir Programme of the Visit of Fodens Motor Works Band, 1945
... of the World War 2 Centaur Tank which had been built by the company.... Steam Wagon and one of the World War 2 Centaur Tank which had ...Frank Wright was a renown resident of Smeaton, where he was born. He lived at Laura Villa, and attended Smeaton State School. His father William was a gold miner and his mother's name was Sarah. Their family won many singing and instrumental awards. Frank was tutored by Percy Code and was awarded a gold medal for the highest marks in the ALCM examinations in the British Colonies at the age of seventeen years. He became the Australian Open Cornet Champion by the age of eighteen. A year later, Frank conducted the City of Ballarat Band, and later the Ballarat Soldiers’ Memorial Band. He formed the Frank Wright Frisco Band and Frank Wright and his Coliseum Orchestra. These bands won many South Street awards, and Frank as conductor won many awards in the Australian Band Championship contest. In 1933 Frank Wright sailed to England to conduct the famous St Hilda’s Band and was later appointed Musical Director of the London County Council (the GLC or Greater London Council), where he organized many amazing concerts in most of the 150 parks, in and around the London district. He was also responsible for some of London’s major concerts at Kenwood, the Crystal Palace and Holland Park. He was made Professor of Brass and Military Band Scoring and conducted at the Guildhall of Music and Drama. Frank was often invited to adjudicate Brass Band Championships around Europe, in Australia, including South Street and in New Zealand. The Frank Wright Medal at the Royal South Street competition is awarded to an individual recognized as making an outstanding contribution to brass music in Australia.A printed souvenir programme which details the history and successes of the brass band set up at the Fodens Motor Body Works in 1900. On the back cover is a photograph and details of the band personnel and the Managing Director of the company. Also shown are two photographs, one of the 1902 Foden Steam Wagon and one of the World War 2 Centaur Tank which had been built by the company.frank wright, foden diesel, fodens motor works band, brass band, centaur tank, foden steam wagon -
Federation University Historical Collection
Album, Sutton's Pianos World War I
Henry Sutton is a talented world-wide accepted inventor with inventions relating to the telephone, photography, wireless, cars, motorcycles, and bicycles as well as many more inventions. Henry was also one of four brothers that ran the Sutton's Music Store after the death of their Father Richard Sutton. Henry Sutton taught Applied Electricity at the Ballarat School of Mines in 1883 to 1886.Folder containing information on the effects of World War I on pianos sales at Sutton's Musicw.h. paling, world war 1, ww1, enemy trademark, hugo wertheim, king and king ltd, carnegie & co, heindorff bros., richmond furnishing co., albert hannaford, findlays pty ltd, williams bros., allans ltd, e.t collins, j.l. lennard, morris buhler & co, charles harper & co, nicholsons ltd, maples, a. beckett, r.r garran, w.h. glen & co pty ltd, suttons pty ltd, wm kuhnel & co limited -
Ballarat Clarendon College
Furniture, Carvers' chair
One of four carvers' chairs supplied by Old Collegians Association in 1925 for the newly erected Memorial Hall. In the 1970s these chairs were in use at the end of each table in MacFarland Dining Hall. Student chairs were similar shape but without crest or arms. Significant example of the generosity and involvement of the Old Collegians towards the establishment of the school post World War 1. The OC's supplied three carvers chairs, four dining tables and 40 regular chairs for the memorial Hall, also then known as the memorial Dining Hall. refer Mein's history p.85. Solid wood chair with arms and high back restInitials 'BC" carved at top of back restchair, ballarat-college, memorial-hall, 1925, old-collegians-association -
Shepparton RSL Sub Branch
Uniform, Jacket, J Ravensdale and Sons
This jacket is part of an official uniform by Sister Danson (VFX151507) during the British presence in Japan following the end of the Second World War. About 16,000 Australians served in the British Commonwealth Occupation Forces, including 130 from the Australian General Hospital with whom Sister Danson presumably served. Sister Danson was born in Numurkah and served as Leiutentant with the Heidelberg Military Hospital before embarking for Japan in 1947.One grey linen single 3 button breasted coat. 2 button pocket. 2 buttons on each sleeve. 2 shoulder flash buttons with 2 pips on each. 2 Australia 1 occupation forces lapel. Shoulder pads 10 moth holesmilitary, british commonwealth occupational forces, sidter danson, vfx151507, ww2, wwii, world war two, world war ii, world war 2, second world war, australian general hospital, heidelberg military hospital -
Shepparton RSL Sub Branch
Uniform, Great Coat, C. 1951
Shin length long sleeved heavy woollen coat in khaki-green with double breasted fastening via three bakelite brown buttons. Two angled hip height pockets on the left and right hips with exterior flap, lined with cotton. Two red curved shoulder flashes on each shoulder embroidered with the words “ROYAL AUSTRALIAN/REGIMENT” in a cream thread with a cream border. Collar has two small buttons either side on the exterior and a hook and eye which fastens under the chin. Fabric epaulette on either shoulder with brown button to secure. Lower back of coat is secured by two buttons and a belt which attaches to left and right seam line and fastens via three buttons. Interior shoulder area is lined with short cotton lining which sits under the arms; sleeves lined in cotton. Pockets are cotton on interior with inscriptions; two labels on interior lower right. Labels reads “REGIMENTAL NO. 3/400922/NAME ROBINSON/GREAT COAT G.S. 1966 PATT/1951/[two lines of text overwritten with “83A” stamp]/A LANDAU VIC 1951”. Interior right pocket reads “11556/ROBERTSON/203 111051”. Shoulder lining has three stamps reading “83A” and one handwritten “83A”. Buttons read “AUSTRALIAN MILITARY FORCES”. Shoulder flashes read “ROYAL AUSTRALIAN/REGIMENT”robinson, robertson, world war ii, second world war, wwii, winter, uniform, military -
Shepparton RSL Sub Branch
Bit, c. 1940s
This bit was part of a bridle worn by a horse in a Light Horse Regiment during the Second World War. The style of this bit is similar to the British Universal Pattern (UP) 1902 bridle, as worn by horses in the Australian light horse, artillery, and horse drawn transport between circa 1902 and 1942.Dark metal horse bit constructed of four sections: two side sections, one middle section which sits between two sides and a chain which attaches to a loop on each side. Side sections have two large loops and a straight section with two rectangular cut outs. Middle section is straight with dip in centre, possibly for the horse's tongue. Chain is attached on the left side and hooks onto a hook on right side. Left side has "L" stamped into metal. Stamped on right side is "DEST S."horse, equine, second world war, world war ii, world war 2, 1940s, equipment -
Shepparton RSL Sub Branch
Water Bottle, c. 1940s
According to the Australian War Memorial, these types of water bottles were used by the Australian Army during the Korean War, Malayan Confrontation and during the early to mid period of the Vietnam War. The metal lids were often replaced with a much quieter rubber lid, as combat experience proved that the metal ones were too loud when opening or closing. This bottle is recorded as being a United States-issued item so may have been collected during the interactions between Australian and American troops in Vietnam. It is also noted as being of Second World War era, which predates the AWM suggestion of Korea.Thin stainless steel water bottle, oval in shape with flat base. Around neck of bottle there is a brown cotton string and khaki woven cord with the press stud at end which would insert into the top of the lid. Bottle has twist-on lid with a hole in the top. Bottle dinted throughout. Canvas carry case is cylindrical in shape with oval-shaped flat base. Pieces topstitched with khaki thread. Back of case is woven khaki with a long pin threaded through the top, bent into inward facing hook shapes at end. Bottle is fastened into case via press studs. There is a subtle pocket in the interior of the case.Press studs read "LIFT/THE DOT"water bottle, equipment, united states, korea, malayan confrontation, vietnam war, 1960s