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Red Cliffs Military Museum
Handkerchief, Prisoners Of War
A Note with the Handkerchief. A relic of Nakompaton This frame contains a linen handkerchief on which many of the prisoners of war of the Japanese have signes and recorded their unit identityLinen Handkerchief on which many of the Prisoners of War of the Japanese signed and recorded their unit identity.Many signatures of soldiers including "Edward Weary Dunlop" -
Federation University Historical Collection
Postcard, Taking in Prisoners During the Great Advance, c1916
Most probabaly purchased by Harry Holmes.World War One official war postcard showing prisoners of war.A file of Hun prisoners marching in the Brrisih rear after their capture. Their strapping appearance and brisk walk do not suggest "physical deterioration".world war one, harry holmes, soldiers, prisoner of war -
City of Ballarat
Artwork, other - Public Artwork, Ex-Prisoners of War Memorial by Peter Blizzard, 2004
This memorial designed by Peter Blizzard is dedicated to more than 36,000 Australian men and women were held captive as prisoners by the enemy during the Boer War, World War 1, World War 2 and the Korean War. This memorial honours and names them, the names are etched into the black granite wall adjacent to the pathway. Water springs from beneath the 'Lest We Forget' stone then flows down the wall into the narrow watercourse in front of the first group of names and into the reflective pool, then continues past the second group of names. Finally it disappears under the pathway, returning to its source under the 'Lest We Forget' stone to start the journey again. Water symbolizes the essential nature of man, sacrifice, suffering, spirituality, healing, cleansing, birth and re-birth. The memorial is created from natural materials and is designed to be in harmony with the Ballarat Botanical Gardens, and to create a sense of timeless, dignity and respect. The long pathway of the monument is designed to create a visual perspective of the large distances that Australians travelled to the various conflicts. The paving is shaped like railway sleepers in recognition of the role that railways and railway journeys were relevant to many prisoners of war. The Memorial was declared the first military memorial of national significance located outside Canberra in 2008. Dedication services are held at the memorial on the Sunday closest to 6th of February, ANZAC day and on Remembrance Day. The memorial is of historical and aesthetic importance to the people of BallaratMonument made from carved bluestone, water feature and flagsInscribed with the names of 36,000 Australian men and women were held captive as prisoners by the enemy during the Boer War, World War 1, World War 2 and the Korean War. The listing is by surname and initials and shown by war.prisoners of war, boer war, world war 1, world war 2, korean war, lest we forget, peter blizzard -
Lara RSL Sub Branch
Newspaper - The Sun Newspaper dated 24/8/1944 -Special _ My War Parrt 44, Local Newspaper dated 24/8/1944 reporting on World War 2 Events - Special My War Part 4 -Paris Liberated By FFI - The Cowra Breakout
Local Newspaper dated 24/8/1944 reporting on World War 2 EventsLocal Newspaper dated 24/8/1944 reporting on World War 2 EventsLocal Newspaper dated 24/8/1944 reporting on World War 2 EventsParis Liberated By FFI - The Cowra Breakoutworld war 2, newspaper, 8/1944, paris liberated, cowra breakout -
Federation University Historical Collection
Sign, Id Line for Prisoners of War Sign by Keith Rash, c1943
During World War Two Ballarat raised money to aid Prisoners of War.Hand made sign by Keith Rash on white gauze1D line to aid the Prisoners of Warkeith rash, rash, world war 2, world war, prisoner of war, signwriting, pow -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Book, Pullin, R.A. - Ed. Pullin, Ellie V, World War II - Diary, 1985
Local Resident's diary of service on H.M.A.S. 'Swan' - 20th minesweeping squadron 3-Sep-1939 to 17-Dec-1943 by the husband of the Hist. Soc President Ellie Pullin.Pullin, R.A. World War II - Diary. Book with pale blue covers and dark blue spine with gold printing on the front. Photograph of HMAS Swan in Sydney Harbour September 1939. +Additional Keywords: Pullin, R.A. / Pullin, Ellie V.World War II Diary - R.A. Pullin -
4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment Unit History Room
Film - DVD, The Weapons of War - Tanks at War
DVD in caseThe Weapons of War - Tanks at Warww2 -
Lara RSL Sub Branch
Newspaper - The Sun Newspaper Dated 1/12/1941 - Special _ My War Part 19 - Cruiser Sydney Missing - Our Day Of Sorrow, Local Newspaper Dated 1/12/1941 - Special - My War Part 9 - Cruiser Sydney Missing
Local Newspaper Dated 1 /12/1941 Reporting on events of World War 2 - Special - My War Part 19Events of World War 2 dated 1/12/1941Local Newspaper reporting on Events Of World War 2 - Special - My War Part 19 Dated 1/12/1941Cruiser Sydney Missing - Feared Lost With All 645 Hands - Our Day Of Sorrowworld war 2. local newspaper reporting on events - special - my war part 19 -
Lara RSL Sub Branch
Newspaper - The Sun Newspaper Dated 27/7/1943 - Special - My War Part 36 - Rome Silent On Dudce's Fate - Crash Of A Dictator, Local newspaper dated 27/7/1943 - Special- My War Part 36
Local Newspaper dated 27/7/1943 - Special - My War Part 36 - Reporting on Events of World War 2Local Newspaper dated 27/7/1943 - Special - My War Part 36 - Reporting on Events of World War 2Local Newspaper Dated 27/7/1943 - Special - My War Part 36 - reporting on Events of World War 2Rome Silent On Dudce's Fate - Crash Of A Dictatorrome silent on dudce's fate - crash of a dictator, war war 2, local newspaper dated 27/7/1943 -
Lara RSL Sub Branch
Newspaper - The Sun Newspaper Dated 4/9/1944 - Special - My War Part 45, Local Newspaper Dated 4/9/1944 -Specil- My War Part 45 - Into Belgium : hearing Riech - The Great Marianas Turkey Shoot
Local Newspaper dated 4/8/1944 reporting on World War 2 Events = Special - My War Part 45Local Newspaper dated 4/8/1944 reporting on World War 2 Events = Special - My War Part 45Local Newspaper dated 4/8/1944 reporting on World War 2 Events = Special - My War Part 45 Into Belgium : hearing Riech - The Great Marianas Turkey Shootinto belgium : hearing riech - the great marianas turkey shoot, world war 2, newspaper -
Lara RSL Sub Branch
Print in Wooden Frame, Australian Military Aircraft 1909 - 1918
Picture of Australian Military Aircraft 1909 to 1918 The First chart in the 6 part series reproducing the War Memorial mural painted by Harold Freedman. This concludes the 50th anniversary of the australian Airforce. Print 1 of mural by Harold Freedman depicting Australian Military Aircraft complete with descriptions.Print of vintage aircraft in glass and wooden FrameDonated by Pedro Pegan in 2015 Chart 1 Australian War Memorial -
Lara RSL Sub Branch
Work on paper - Internet research for World War 1 - Pictures and Maps 1918, World War 1 - Pictures and Maps 1918
Internet Research materialRelevant research material 1918 World War 1Internet Research printouts of World War 1 details - General Sir John Monash portrait, Maps of Battles etcGeneral Sir Jon Monash portrait and details of service, Maps of Battles of Wold War 1 1918 world war 1 - 1918 internet research printed material australian at war 1918 -
St Kilda Historical Society
Photograph, Boer War Memorial, c. 1991?
Boer War Memorial in Alfred Square, St Kildacolour photograph unmountedAlfred Square War Memorial -
Melbourne Legacy
Document, Meeting of the Assessors of 1939 War Memorial Thesis Competition held at the Shrine of Remembrance on 23.12.47 at 4 pm, 1947
After the second world war there was a decision made to create a memorial for the 1939-45 War at the Shrine. A competition was held and 53 entries assessed. The first prize was shared between two submissions and the third prize money was also awarded. These two documents show that Legatee Kemsley was one of the Assessors who decided the basis of design for the memorial. The notes of a meeting of the Assessors show that Mr W. Balcombe Griffiths, Mr Marcus Martin, Colonel Kemsley and Sir Edmund Herring (Chairman of the Shrine Trustees) were present when the winning design was chosen. The design was later completed as the Forecourt in the shape of a paved cross, built in 1953, and the Cenotaph surmounted by a statuary group and the Eternal Flame. The memorial was dedicated and the flame set alight by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II on February 28 1954.A record of the decisions made by the committee that chose the design of the memorial for the 1939-45 war that was built as the Forecourt, the Cenotaph and the Eternal Flame at the Shrine of Remembrance. Legatee Kemsley was on the committee. White quarto paper with black type x 3 pages, two pages are a report to the Shrine Trustees on the competition for the design of the 1939 War Memorial and the third page is notes on a meeting of the Assessors of the competition.01187.2-3 Handwritten in pencil 'Shrine'. Title is: "Report of Assessors appointed to examine and award prizes from theses received in connection with the 1939 War Memorial Competition Conducted by the Shrine of Remembrance Trustees"memorial, cenotaph -
Greensborough Historical Society
Medal - Digital Image, Samuel Rich World War 1 Medals, 1918_
War Medals of Private Samuel Rich, includes a badge, 3 war medals and the original ribbons on which the 3 medals were mounted. Other photographs taken by Samuel Rich during WWI are available at items 3973-3987.Digital copy of war medalssamuel rich, world war 1 -
Clayton RSL Sub Branch
Medal, World War 2 Service Medal
War Medal 1939-1945 P.A.1822 HOARE, M.H.War Medal 1939-1945P.A. 1822 HOARE, Mervyn Horace -
Lara RSL Sub Branch
Newspaper - The Sun Dated 8/6/1942 - Special - My War Part 28 - Japs' Worst Naval Defeat - Midway Turns The Tide, Local Newspaper Dated 8/6/1942 - Special - My War Part 28 - Japs' Worst Naval Defeat - Midway Turns The Tide
Local Newspaper reporting on World War 2 Events Dated 78/6//194 - My War Part 28Local Newspaper reporting events on World War 2 - My War Part 28 - dated 8/6/1942Local Newspaper reporting Events of World War 2 - Special My War Part 28- Japs' Worst Naval Defeat - Midway Turns The Tide Japs' Worst Naval Defeat - Midway Turns The Tidejaps' worst naval defeat - midway turns the tide, local newspaer dated 8/6/1942 -my war part 28 -
Lara RSL Sub Branch
Booklet, A Passing Cheer for the Aussies of the Second World War, 1942
War song lyrics that were written at various times, during 1941 and printed as separate leaflets which were given by the writer, as a token of welcome, to visiting Australian on Active ServiceA Passing Cheer for the Aussies of the Second World War paper booklet of war tune lyrics -
Wodonga & District Historical Society Inc
Memorabilia - Boer War Peace Medallion
In 1899 the Boers, descendants of Dutch settlers, declared war on the British forces. Enthusiastic civilians throughout the Australian colonies volunteered for service, supported by their respective colonial governments. After Federation Commonwealth units were also mobilised. Others who were unable to join Colonial or Commonwealth units enlisted in forces raised by other nations including Britain and South Africa. The first joint colonial regiment, the Australian Regiment, was formed from companies representing Victoria, South Australia, Western Australia and Tasmania. The British gradually wore down Boer resistance, and peace was declared on 31 May 1902. Over 15,000 Australians served in the Boer War. Australian casualties totalled about 1400, with 518 killed. Six Australians were awarded the Victoria Cross for their bravery. Children in schools around the different colonies of Australia (this was prior to Federation) raised money to hold Peace picnics. Wodonga's Peace picnic was held at the racecourse. Only about 70 of these medallions were struck. They were presented to the children who raised the most money for the Peace picnic in each area.This artefact has local, national and international significance as it recognises the first major international conflict in which Australian colonial soldiers were involved,A small medallion issued in commemoration of peace at the end of the Boer War. There is a hole through the top so that it can be attached to a chain or clip.OBVERSE SIDE: At centre within line circle veiled head of Queen Victoria facing left, at top of circle, crown, at sides Australian and Royal flags; below, WODONGA 1900 REVERSE SIDE: Within wreath, IN / COMMEMORATION / OF / PEACE / BRITISH BOER / WAR / "LEST WE FORGET"australian commemorative medals, boer war 1899 - 1902, boer war peace medallion -
Lara RSL Sub Branch
Booklet, The war service of Sergeant Edward Fisher
As part of the British Empire,the Australian colonies offered troops for the war in South Africa. Australians served in contingents raised by the six colonies or, from 1900, by the new Australian Commonwealth.Rectangular shaped booklet showing Sergeant Edward Fisher.The war service of 300 Staff Sergeant Edward Fisher - Our Boar War Veteran.booklet, ww1, boer war, lara r.s.l. sergeant edward fisher. -
Ballarat Heritage Services
Photograph - Photograph - Colour, CK Gervasoni, Daylesford War Memorial, 2016, 18/08/2016
The monument commemorates the residents of Daylesford who died in service or were killed in action in World War One and World War Two. Plaques have been added to commemorate Post World War Two conflicts, and Sergeant John Cock who was killed in action during the Second Boer War. A number of colour photographs of the grey granite Daylesford War Memorial.daylesford war memorial, h. respini -
Lara RSL Sub Branch
Newspaper - The Sun Newspaper - Special - Dated 0/4/1941 - My War Part 13 - ANZAC Evacuation of Greece
Local Newspaper Dated 30/4/1041 - Special - My War Part 13Local Newspaper Dated 30/4/1041 - Special - reporting events of World War 2Local Newspaper reporting on events of World War 2 - Special - My War Part 13 - Dated 30/4/1041ANZAC Evacuation Of Greece - Blooded But Unbowedanzac evacuation of greece, local newspaper dated 30/4/1941, world war 2 -
Lara RSL Sub Branch
Newspaper - The Sun Newspaper Dated 9/6/1941 - Special - My War Part 16 - Allied Forces March Into Syria, Local Newspaper Dated 9/6/1941 - Reporting on Events Of World War 2
Local Newspaper reporting World War 2 Events Dated 9/6/1941Local Newspaper Reporting On World War 2 - Special My War Part 16Local Newspaper Reporting on World War 2 Events - Special - My War Part 16 Dated 9/6/1941Allied Forces March Into Syria - Success In Syria success in syria, world war 2, allied forces march into syria. -
Lara RSL Sub Branch
Newspaper - TheSun Newspaper Dated 4/9/1943 - Special - My War Part 38 - Allied Forces and On Italian Mainland - Chindit Terror In Burma Jungles, Local Newspaper Dated 4/9/1943 - Special My War Part 38 - Allied Forces and On Italian Mainland - Chindit Terror In Burma Jungles
Local Newspaper dated 4/9/1943 - Special - My War Part 38Local Newspaper reporting on Events in World War 2 dated 4/9/1943 - My War Part 38Local Newspaper Dated 4/9/1943 Reporting On Word War 2 Events - Special - My War Part 38Allied Forces and On Italian Mainland - Chindit Terror In Burma Jungles.allied forces and on italian mainland - chindit terror in burma jungles., world war 2 -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Letters from the war, 2010
Letters written by a Mitcham boy during World War II .Letters written by a Mitcham boy during World War II have been gathered together and retold in 'War letters' by Yvonne FitzmauriceLetters written by a Mitcham boy during World War II .till, alwyn, world war 1939-1945, fitzmaurice, yvonne -
Lara RSL Sub Branch
Newspaper - The Sun Newspaper dated 20/2/1942 - Special - My War Part 23 - Japanese Raid Dawin Twice, Local Newspaper Reporting on World War 2 Events - My War Part 23 - Japanese Raid Dawin Twice
World War 2, Local Newspaper dated 20/2/1942World War Two - Darwin Bombed Twice, Bombs Rock Darwin Local newspaper dated 20/2/1942 - Special - My War - Japanese Raid Darwin Twice - Bombs Rock Darwin Japanese Raid Darwin Twice - Bombs Rock Darwinlocal newspaper reporting on world war 2 events - my war part 23 -
Federation University Historical Collection
Postcard - colour, "Tommy At Home in German Dug-Outs, c1916
Most probabaly purchased by Harry Holmes.World War One official war postcard showing English soldiers in german dug-outs during World War One.world war one, harry holmes, dug outs, troops, english dugouts -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Photograph, The Sears Studio, Kew War Memorial: Ceremony of Unveiling by Sir Excellency the Governor Earl of Stradbroke KCMG, Sunday 30th August 1925
The original, very large framed photograph of the ceremony of Unveiling of the Kew War Memorial, by His Excellency the Governor, Earl of Stradbroke KCMG, Sunday 30 August 1925. At the ceremony there were over five thousand in attendance crowding the intersection of High Street and Cotham Road. The voices of the Governor and the Mayor, Councillor Jabez Carnegie were amplified from four loud speakers on the dome of the memorial. A guard of honour from the 39th Battalion C.M.F. was present, together with the First Kew Troop of Boy Scouts. Restoration of the work by staff at the Grimwade Centre has been made possible by a contribution from Andrew McIntosh M.L.A.Iconic Australian photograph from the post-WW1 period. Nationally significant work reflecting how societies of the time invested social and spiritual values in commemorations of wartime.Framed large photograph. Kew War Memorial : Ceremony of Unveiling by His Excellency the Governor Earl of Stradbroke KCMG, Sunday 30th August 1925. Image of framed photo taken after cleaning and restoration by Grimwade Conservation Services. Digitally cleaned image included in carousel.Kew War Memorial: Ceremony of Unveiling by Sir Excellency the Governor Earl of Stradbroke KCMG, Sunday 30th August 1925 / Sears Studiokew war memorial - 1925, civic collection, sears studio, kew town hall -
Lara RSL Sub Branch
Newspaper - The Sun Newspaper Dated 1/9/1942 - Special - My War Part 30 - Vital Victory At Milne Bay - Victory at Milne Bay, Local Newspaper Dated 1/9/1942 - Special - My War Part 30 - Vital Victory At Milne Bay - Victory at Milne Bay
Local Newspaper dated 1/9/1942 reporting on World War 2 Events - Victory At Milne Bay - Stalin Beat The Odds and HitlerVictory At Milne Bay - Stalin Beat The Odds and HitlerLocal Newspaper dated 1/9/1942 reporting on World War 2 - Special _ My War Part 30 Victory At Milne Bay - Stalin Beat The Odds and Hitlerworld war 2, my war 2, local newspaper dated 1/9/1942 -
Lara RSL Sub Branch
Book, Australia in the War of 1939-1945 - Clinical Problems of War
Australia in the War of 1939-1945 - Clinical Problems of War