The WWI Death Plaque (Death Penny) was issued to the next of kin of servicemen/women who fell in the Great War 1914 -1918.The memorial plaque would be accompanied by a Memorial Scroll, a letter from Buckingham Palace and often a letter from the deceased's commanding officer. They would not usually arrive as a single package, but as a series of separate mailings. In this case we have the letter from Buckingham Palace. Wilfred (Wiff) Graham Salmon attended Ballarat College 1902 - 1910. He enlisted in 1915 and embarked as a driver with the 4th Field Artillery Brigade. He transferred to the Royal Flusing Corps in 1916. He was killed fighting raiders over the Thames Valley near London on 7 July 1917. 'Wiff' was reputedly the first person to die defending London from a foreign invader since the time of the Norman Conquest. His brother Robert Arthur Salmon was also an old collegian. Other possible family members who are old collegians include Nellie Florence Salmon (ent CPLC 1907; DB 1.8.1899), John Walter Salmon (ent BC 1898; DB 22.11.1889), Geoffrey Salmon (ent BC 1910; DB 3/11/1896). Wilfred's brother Robert (Bob) Salmon is mentioned in the school's 1964 history by Gordon Meins p.68..."Captain (then Lieut) Bob Salmon M.C. on one occasion worked for 7 nights straight in No Man's Land and is credited with rescuing nearly 300 of our wounded." Round disk cast in bronze gunmetal, which incorporates the following; an image of Britannia holding an oak spray with leaves and acorns, an imperial lion, two dolphins representing Britain's sea power, the emblem of Imperial Germany's eagle being torn to pieces by another lion. The medallion is incased in a heavy card envelope and is accompanied by a letter signed by King George Inscribed around face of medallion: He died for freedom and honour A rectangular tablet cast on front of medallion inscribed 'Wilfred Graham Salmon'.wiff-salmon, world-war-one, death-penny, king-george, war-memorabilia, ballarat-college, royal-flying-corps, 1912, wilfred-graham-salmon

The WWI Death Plaque (Dead Man's Penny) was issued to the next of kin of servicemen/women who had fallen in the Great War between 1914 and 1918. John Mercer Walker entered ballarat College in 1902 and was Dux of the school in 1904. He enlisted as a Private in the 3rd Light Horse Field Ambulance and served on Gallipoli. He transferred to 21st Squadron AFC in November 1917 and served in Palestine. He was killed a 22 August 1918 and buried at the Ramleh War Cemetery. Of the 305 Ballarat College old collegians who enlisted in WW1 65 gave their lives for their country. This 'death penny' is representative of the incredible sacrifice given by this huge percentage of the school's community. Round disk cast in bronze gunmetal, which incorporates the following; an image of Britannia holding an oak spray with leaves and acorns, an imperial lion, two dolphins representing Britain's sea power, the emblem of Imperial Germany's eagle being torn to pieces by another lion. The medallion is incased in a heavy card envelope. The medallion is accompanied with Walker's wings RFC and RAAF,Inscribed around face of medallion: He died for freedom and honour A rectangular tablet cast on front of medallion inscribed: John Mercer Walkerjohn-mercer-walker, death-penny, ballarat-college, w-w-1, world-war-one,

This is a pocket size tin, the lid has image of two cigarettes. Diagonally across the tin is written "Imperator". At bottom corner are the letters D.R.G.M. (Germany). On the bottom can be seen four extra lugs. Inside is a spring loaded mechanism that can be set then the lid shut. When the lid is opened the spring loaded arm wacks the explosive charge. This example is inert.passchendaele barracks trust collection, 22-734-t, ww1, german

Trench art was typically made by soldiers from pieces of shell and shrapnel, which would have been collected and refashioned into many different objects ,some being of a functional type such as containers and holders while others such as this are more decorative. The maker of this art piece was Stanley Morgan 6383 who was born at Mepunga which is East of Warrnambool.This item has significance being a typical example of trench art which has survived over 100 years. Being linked to one of the largest conflicts in which Australia has engaged it has strong historical significance.This model is constructed of metal and wood. It has a propeller mount on either side of the cockpit with propellers front and back. It has two German crosses on the back and one on either wing.The body of the plane rests on four wheels which sit under the wings with two smaller wheels at the front.There is a gold coloured plaque mounted at the front. It stands on a modern wooden mount,On small plaque at front of mount,”Crafted by Trumpeter Stan Morgan France WW1. On the base of the mount on a small sticker,”Mr Lloyd Morgan 19 Mountfield Ave Malvern East Vic 3145warrnambool, trench art, stanley morgan 6383, morgan mepunga

Conditions of sale by private contract dated 6th. September, 1926 between F. Blair and F. C. Neivandt for land situate corner of Buckley and Reviere Streets, Ironbark, certificate of registration No. 20917 together with 5-roomed weatherboard and german brick dwelling for the price of 202 pounds and 10 shillings. With the contract a receipt dated 9th September, 1926detailing the payment.organization, business, h.a. & s.r wilkinson real estate

Cabinet photograph of young man standing next to urn & pedestal right arm on hip and left arm leaning against urn. Nothing on reverse. Possibly a member of the Opie/Dower/Martin/Adams family, formerly of Castlemaine/Maldon/Mt. Pleasant areas. C.1880's./ wearing a suit and waistcoat / watch chain with coin and German cross?Yeoman & Co., 169 Bourke St. East, Melbournephotograph, portrait, male, cabinet photograph of young man, yeoman & co melbourne, opie, dower, martin, adams

Document. Flyer Information flyer about the event to mark the Centenary of the death of Dr Henry Backhaus. Yellow card with black printing and a sketch of the mass Tent used by Dean Backhaus on the Bendigo Goldfield,. Sketck drawn by Dorothy Dempsey Carroll. The RHSV (Bendigo Branch) advertised a German Masked Costume Ball to be held in the City Hall on 4 September 1982.document, invitations, masked ball

A 1970 R.F. Gearon Butcher calendar that has a picture of a German Shephard holding a basket in his month that has 2 gray kittens inside. Business was located at 11 Lowndes Street Kennington. "TENDER CARE With Compliments from R.F. Gearon QUALITY BUTCHER 11 LOWNDES STREET, BENDIGO, VIC, 3550 FOR FREE DELIVERY PHONE: 3-3507"bendigo, business

Made by internee at Camp 3, TaturaHandmade wooden wall plaque with two 'pin' holes at top with length of cotton threaded through for hanging. Adhered to plaque : handcarved wooden horseshoe, painted blue. Shaped 'banner' above with 2 words written on it in German, translating as 'good luck'. A small red flower has been painted on the plaque between ends of horseshoe with green leavesWied Kplaque, bissinger g, wied k and n, camp3, tatura, ww2, camp 3, handcrafts, wood, carving

00020.1 Navy Blue Jacket with Australia cloth titles and B bomb aimer half wing. Medal ribbons 1939 - 45 Star, France Germany Star,Defence Medal and War Medal. With waste belt. 00020.2 Navy Blue RAF Trousers 00020.3 RAF Forage Cap with metal badge 00020.4 RAF issue money belt.

Newspaper clipping from The Courier, 15/9/1973 of an editorial piece about Sydney rueing the day it banished its trams to oblivion, now wants them back again. Mentions that Melbourne has retained its trams as well as the views of the then NSW Transport Minister, Mr Morris and his recent trip to San Francisco and German cities.date in blue ink of "15/9/73" in top right hand corner of cutting.trams, tramways, sydney, public transport, tramways, melbourne

Frister and Rossman sewing machine. Serial No 050811; vibrating shuttle. For decades Fricher and Rossman were the largest producers of sewing machines in Germany. By 1903 the factory had produced over one million machines. This machine manufactured c1900. Hand operated. Housed in ornate wooden cabinet. Table top model. .1 Machine .2 Cover .3 ShuttleFrister and Rossmandomestic items, sewing

Magazines describing the build up to World War 2. The invasion of countries by Germany to American and japan's involvement. There are 8 volumes with an index compiled by F. D. BuckPictorial .History of Word War 2 in Magazine format containing 3360 pages 0415Eight Red Plastic Folders Containing paper Magazines World War II Vol 1-8 orbis

The item is a section of ribbon from a German Iron Cross medal. Relates to Gilbert Turner MM, No 1410 45th Batt AIF. Refer 1294P, 1039P, 1038.Black and white ribbon for a medal.numismatics-medals-military accessories, iron cross, german

Indicate life and interest of German male civilians who were held in internment during /world War 2. The names of several internees involved in the production are included. A unique document saved by the family for many years, and which illustrates the methods undertaken by the internees in order to improve their life while imprisoned. Also illustrates the help offered to the internee by the Australian Authorities, viz the use of office equipment to print the program, and the making available of movie films and musical instruments. Original paper program, printed on two sides.nil

Picture of Camp 3, B and C compounds, taken from the water tower by Vollmer family, 1947, prior to repatriation to Germany. Several other copies in file.Black and white photographs of huts surrounded by perimeter fences with guard tower in foreground.internment camps, pow's, camp 3, water tower camp 3

Ex POW Camp 13 Murchison. Walter Jendry, wife and child wearing hat with upturned brim. Germany. Post WW2. Foam backed copy in file.Black and white photograph of a lady (left) and man and a child (front centre) wearing a hat with upturned brim. Trees in background.pow's, camp 13 murchison, walter jendry

The certificate of gratitude was present to Mr A Ransom by the Greek Government. It was awarded to Australian servicemen who served in Greece against overwhelming number of German air and land troops.Piece of white paper with black writing, enclosed in a brown wooden frame. Attached to document is a bronze medal with a stripped ribbon. One band of navy blue, one band of light blue and one band of navy blue.certificate of gratitude, mr a ransom, greek government, australian servicemen, greece, german air and land troops

Camp 13, German POWs, Theatre Production.|Seven of the band; H.Doehmen; H.Walter (waiter); Hans Waegelein (black skirt). G.A.Pohlig (girl); W.Heyn (haughty lady);photograph, people

This is an invitation to Robin Boyd to contribute to a compilation of an 'International Fairy-Tale and Fable-Book' in collaboration with UNICEF in Paris and Cologne. Marchen und Fabelbuch are West German Publishers.Typewritten

These WW1 binoculars were made in France. The Jockey Club is a famous gentlemen’s Club still in existence in Paris. These binoculars are believed to have been commandeered by the German army. These binoculars are believed to have possibly been taken from either a German POW or deceased soldier, and brought back to Australia at the end of WW1 as a war-souvenir.Small binoculars silver rim around eye pieces and larger end of lenses.There is a brown leather hand grip on the body of the lenses. Adjustable focus wheel in centre.Le Jockey Club Paris on rim of both eye pieces.binoculars, ww1 souvenir

HMAT Ballarat was torpedoed by a German submarine in the english channel. All 1720 souls on board survived the torpedo attack. HMAT Ballart departed from Melbourne on 19.2.1917.photo of troops on landReinf 7/37 Batt. A.I.F Torpedoed on HMAT Ballarat on Anzac Day 25th April 1917 These troops when torpedoed upheld the best traditions of the race and their conduct was beyond praise. They were the recipients of the warmest praise from his Majesty the King; General Birdwood K.S.C.I. KCMG. CB. CIE, DSO. and the Commonwealth High Commissioner, The Hon Andrew Fisher.

The Premier, Sir Henry Bolte, the Victorian governors wife and daughter, and a retired ambassador to Germany visited the Summerland Peninsula, including the Nobbies and Penguin Parade during the 1960s.The article clearly shows that the government of the day felt the Penguin Parade was of great importance to the Victorian economy. Premier Bolte is described as "A great advocate for tourism". The VIPs were also shown the new kiosk and protective fencing at the Penguin Parade, significant because of criticism the management of the Parade and facilities there had received at that time.photocopy of newspaper article, cut from full page of newspaper23-1-64sir henry bolte, sir rohan delacombe, lady delacombe, , sir christopher and lady steele, phillip island penguin parade, nobbies, phillip island shire council, cr ernest booth, cr arthur j hamilton, penguin reserve committee, penguin parade visitor numbers

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