'Swag' nickname of Horace Samuel LONG who enlisted in the 9th Light Horse Regt No 437 on 17.9.1914 age 19 years. He transferred to the 4th L.H.Regt on 27.9.1916 and allotted No 437A. Promoted to Driver on 1.1.18, L/Cpl on 11.11.1918. During his service he was hospitalised 3 times with various illnesses. He was discharged from the AIF on 24.6.1919. His father and 2 brothers enlisted as well. Father, Benjamin Marshman No 97 Australian Remount Unit 1 Sqd 1. Benjamin Marshman 'Marsh' No 439 4th LHRegt. Rueben Ivan 'Rube' No 2192 4th reinforcements 60th Batt AIF. Refer the following Cat No’s relating to the Long family, 07.2, 11.4, 12.3, 13.2, 14.3, 15P, 17P.Copy of a black & white post card depicting a seated soldier and a cameo image of a woman superimposed top right corner.Original postcard inscribed verso: To Dear Beat, From Swag with love.postcards, photography, light horse

The photo belonged to Horace 'Swag' LONG No 437, 9th & 4th LHRegt. HEYWOOD is possibly Charles HEYWOOD No 423, 9th LH Regt. Refer Cat No 16P for Swag’s service details.Copy of black & white photograph showing 2 soldiers in front of horse stables.On the rear of the original: Heywood and I.photography, light horse, aif

Carl HOLMBERG No 314 enlisted in the 8th Light Horse Regt on 14.9.1914. Embarked for Egypt 25.2.1915 then Gallipoli 16.5.1915. Transferred to Machine Gun Section 28.5.1915. WIA 7.8.1915 GSW's to neck, face and right shoulder. DOW's complicated by septicemia at sea. Buried at sea between ANZAC cove and Mudros Island. Henry HOLMBERG initially enlisted as No 334. There is some confusion to it, possibly 234 in the 8th Light Horse Regt. Embarked for Egypt 25.2.1915 then Gallipoli 16.5.1915. Hospitalised with dysentery 7.8.15 then diagnosed as gastroenteritis. Embarked for Australia 16.10.1915 classed as enteric fever. Classed fully fit he embarked for England 7.9.1916 as No 26673 in 3rd reinforcements 8th FA Brigade. Transferred to 1st Div Ammunition Column 23.3.1917, mustered as Driver 4.7.1917. WIA 6.10.1917 with GSW's to left thigh, right knee, shoulder and arm severe. Discharged from the AIF 29.8.1918. The brothers were both big men for the time at 6'1" and 6'3". Refer also 626, 609P. Collection re Mrs May Burns.Photo post card B & W re Carl and Henry HOLMBERG in Light Horse uniform. Carl is standing and Henry sitting.On rear in blue ink “Holmbergs”photography, portraits, military history, souvenirs

Black & white photo of Boer War, Bendigo Light Horse Flag mounted on hard brown cardboard.“XVII Bendigo Light Horse 17th Light Horse Regt Loyalty South Africa 1899 - 1902”photographs, framed, 17th

Black & white photo of a group of Australian Light Horse Troops. Mounted on heavy fawn cardboard.photographs, framed, light horse

Original owners: John GRYLLS Reg No 418, Unit: 4th Light Horse, WWI John Frederic GRYLLS Reg No 51033, Unit: RAAF, WWII John Grylls No 418 enlisted on 19.8.1914 in the 4th LH Regt AIF age 28 years 8 months. He enlisted with the rank of Sergeant having had 3 years prior service in the LH. Embarked for Egypt 19.10.1914, embark for Gallipoli 20.5.1915, to hospital 12.12.1915 with Mumps, rejoin unit 22.12.1915, embark for France 25.3.1916, transfer to 1st Anzac Cyclist Batt 12.5.1916, promoted to CSM 13.5.1916, promoted to RSM 7.4.1917, hospital 9.7.1917 with Scabies, rejoin unit 31.7.1917, embark for Australia 24.9.1918, disembark Colombo with Lobar Pnuemonia, embark for Australia 10.1.1919, discharged from the AIF 30.3.1919.Fawn wooden frame with white cardboard backing, glass front & rear white hanging cord. Sepia photo of WO Class 2 John GRYLLS with his medals, badges & Certificate of Discharge. All mounted on dark green background & border.Bottom RHS of Montage: “Warrant Officer Class I John Grylls - 418 1st ANZAC Cycle Battalion Australian Commonwealth Military Forces” montage, framed, 418

.1) Sepia photo of troops on green cardboard backing. .2) Sepia photo. .3) Sepia photo of a collection of troops & tents. .4) Sepia photo of assembled soldiers on cream cardboard backing. .5) Sepia photo of officers on cream cardboard backing. .6) Sepia photo of assembled troops, mounted horses & drays on brown cardboard backing. .7) Sepia photo of assembled troops on grey cardboard backing. Photos are various sizes. .8) Sepia photo of troops, horses, wagons & tents on green cardboard backing..1) “No 2 Fortress Coy Aust Engineers Kitchner Camp Queenscliff” .2) “Templestowe Camp Nov 1905: receiving rations” .3) “Camp at Templestowe - preparing to leave” .7) “F.V.E. Off, NCO's and Men”photography-photographs, military history - army, pre ww1

The soldier in the photo is Nr 1366, Dvr Donald GILLIES of the 4th Field Artillery Brigade. The grey horse, Bess, was blinded by shell fire. The bay horse was Lady. Photo was taken near Villers-Bretonneux. For photo of the four Gillies brothers, refer to Cat No 3531. For book refer to Cat No 3534.Photographic print in colour of a soldier smoking a pipe. He is in uniform - slouch hat, jacket, trousers, puttees & boots, alongside 2 horses. Print is mounted in wooden decorative frame with floral arrangements at top, bottom & both sides. Frame is rounded at top & at each corner with curved glass front. Wire hanging strap on back.Written in black texta on back: “Donated by J Gillies” Stamped on back: “Empire Art Company Ltd”photographs, framed

For photographic print refer Cat No 3529P. For photograph refer Cat No 3531.Complete Personal & Service Record of Donald GILLIES Reg No 1366. Also a copy of 13th Australian Light Horse Regiment embarkation roll, 7th Reinforcement - embarked from Melbourne onboard HMAT A40 Ceramic on 23.11.1915.documents, service, records

Black / white photo of the 17th Bendigo Light Horse Regiment banner. Banner is fitted to support pole with crown on top & decorative cord hanging LHS. Regimental emblem in centre with colour patch underneath - South Africa 1899 - 1902 - at bottom. White background with fawn border, gold wooden frame, glass front & ply backing.banner, photograph, light horse, 17th

Photo, sepia, of Sam DAVIES in 1918 aged 18 yrs. Head & shoulders portrait, without head gear, 2 pocket jacket with Rising Sun badge on collar & bandolier strap over right shoulder. On white border & mounted on fawn cardboard.photograph, light horse, portrait

4th AUSTRALIAN DIVISIONAL ARTILLERY - photo/printed card booklet showing history of the 4th Australian Divisional Artillery. Produced by its Association at the end of hostilities.Cover -soft cover, cardboard, beige colour, front with gold print on scroll ribbon above illustration of soldier in uniform in profile portrait. In muted colours - khaki, blue, red, skin tones. Block print on back cover with illustrations of horse heads and armoury. Pages - cardboard, beige colour. Illustrated - black line drawings, some coloured. Spine - fastened with black and red ribbon.booklet, 4th div, artillery

The collection revolve around Laurence Edward (Larry) O'Connor No.2508, enlisted 2.4.1917 in 21st Reinforcements, 13th Light Horse, embarked for England 21.11.1917. .1) On rear "Heap of Love 7 Kisses, In the best of health Larry". Another address on rear in "2515 TRP I.H. Westaway 18 Kinkorra road Hawthorn Vic" enlisted 3.8.1917 21st Reinforcements 13th L.H. Regt. embarked 21.11.1917 for England. .2), .3) & .4) All are "Larry O'Connor" on rear of .3) "8.11.17 To Mrs Ryan with best wishes from Linnie" .5) on front written in pencil "Uncle Larry" with arrow pointing to him. on rear "to Linnie with Love from Larry Dec 23.12.1918". across the top "??? Belgium " .7) On rear "To Linnie with best wishes Larry" "Taken in Glasgow June 28.6.1918" Larry is on the left of photo. .8) On the rear in pen "Your aff brother Larry" "Taken in Glasgow June 28.6.1918" Larry is on the left of photo. .9) One rear in pen - letter to "Dear Sister France Oct 23/1918" signed off "Your affectionate brother Larry". .10) Photo is Laurence (Larry) O'Connor..1) Postcard photo, black & white, two men on horseback, trees in the background. Brief letter on rear in pencil and ink. .2) Postcard photo, black & white, soldier sitting, wearing a cap, background clear. .3) Postcard photo, sepia tone, same as .2) but with brief note on rear in pen and pencil. .4) Postcard photo, black & white, portrait of a soldier in great coat and peak cap. .5) Postcard photo, black & white, three rows of soldiers, 24 in total in front of a building. .6) Postcard photo, black & white, 17 soldiers on horseback lined up in a row, trees in background. .7) Postcard photo, sepia tone, portrait of two soldiers in slouch hats. .8) Postcard photo, sepia tone, portrait of two soldiers without hats. .9) Postcard photo, colour, eagle at top, centre has oval frame with soldier centre, American, brown background, writing at bottom. .10) Photo, black & white, soldier standing with bandolier, peak hat, holding a crop.photographs, postcards, larry, 13th lh

George Henry FULLERTON No5072 enlisted in 10th Light Horse in Bendigo on 18.9.14 aged 20 years 10 months. Served at Gallipoli and Middle East Campaigns. Discharged from AIF 12.10.1919. Re-enlisted as V17275 on 29.12.1943. Refer also Cat 1892. .1) Certificate of Discharge, VB/No.67758 No 226054 re G.H. FULLERTON, light brown parchment paper with name - rank - no, enlistment, discharge dates, unit and physical description. .2) Certificate of Discharge No.17905, yellow parchment paper re G.H. Fullerton with name, rank, No, enlistment, discharge dates, unit and physical description.certificate, discharge, 10th lh, cmf

The Wells of Beersheba”, An epic tale of the Australian Light Horse 1914/18. “The Mounted Soldier has vanished from the Services, Frank Davison celebrates the part played by the men and horses of the ANZAC Mounted Division in the last great Cavalry Campaign of modern warfare”Book, soft cover cardboard, black print on front and back, beige colour background with patterned red/brown colour, 65 pages plain beige colour, illustrated black line drawingsOn front fly leaf in blue ink,”Susan Davidson (phone No)”, in grey lead pencil, “2/6”, “Paton”, (Phone No)”beersheba, anzac, light horse

Item in the collection of “Swag Long”. Refer cat No 16P for more details of Swag, brothers and Father. “MT” is for mounted troops, Swag was in the Light Horse. This possibly is meant to mean also Motor Transport.Light Kahki coloured metal tin with lid.On the lid, “Red Cross” , under in black, “OUTFIT FIRST AID FOR MT”tin, red cross, first aid

Eugene Vogel FINSTER was WIA at Gallipoli on 6.8.1915 & discharged medically unfit. Enlisted again in 1916 & discharged again. Enlisted in 1916 once more in 1st ANZAC Mounted Division, was WIA for a 2nd time & discharged on 30.10.1917. Once more enlisted for home service in the Medical Corps on 24.3.1919 at No 11 A G Hospital until 22.1.1922.Photo, sepia, showing a soldier with sword drawn mounted on a horse. Buildings in the background.On rear in black pen: “... FRANCE 1917 Trooper E. V. FINSTER. 1st ANZAC MOUNTED Regt”photograph, 1st, mounted division

The photos in the collection relate to Thomas Robert JONES No 1982 AIF. Refer Reg No 1377 for his service details..1) - .22) Photos, black / white, showing men, training, the desert, Dardanelles, Turkish prisoners, leaving Egypt. .23) - .44) Enlargement copies of photos .1) - .22), sepia.Hand written on the rear in pen: .1) Housing parade on the desert Egypt, bugler band 6th Battalion. .2) Australian Field Artillery exercising horses near the pyramids. .3) Some of the buglers of the 6th Battalion with their identification disks as eyeglasses. .4) Serving out rations. .5) 6th Battalion having a short halt during a route march on the desert. .6) 18 Pounder Field Gun Australian Artillery. .7) 'Come to the Cook House Door' 6th Battalion AIF. .8) Lieut WATSON - Machine Gun being vaccinated by Lieut BALFE A Coy. Both these Officers are amongst the fallen. .9) 6th Battalion AIF preparing to leave Mena Camp for the Dardanelles. .10) A Turk captured on the morning of 25th April 1915 on board the troop ship Galeka. .11) Wounded alongside of hospital ship Galeka. .12) HMS Vengeance at the Dardanelles. .13) Hospital ship Sudan off Gaba Tepe. .14) Observation balloon off Cape Helles. .15) British Destroyer off Cape Helles. .16) Cape Helles, Dandanelles. .17) Turkish prisoners captured at the Suez _ _ _ Barracks, Cairo. .18) Turkish prisoners. .19) <> Guides near pyramids Mena. .20) Method of irrigation on the Nile, Egypt. .21) Going on leave into Cairo. .22) View of Cairo mosques in foreground taken from the Citadel. .23) - .44) On rear in stamp form: Dennis Major, 7 Bancroft St Bendigo Vic 3550. Tel & fax 03 544 2445 photography, military, ww1

All three postcards were from Alfred Gilpin Ferris. Alfred enlisted in the AIF on 14.3.1916 age 32 years No 2156 in the 4th Reinforcements 60th Bn. Embarked for England 1.8.1916, disembarked 14.9.1916, to Hospital 15.10.1016, embark for France 6.12.1916, attends Musketry School 27.5.1917, rejoins unit 4.6.1917, detached to 5th Div Horse (Clipping ?) Depot, rejoins unit 6.12.1917, transfers to 59th Bn 25.9.1918 and detached to 5th Div Train, rejoin unit 14.11.1918, transfers to 29th AASC 20.1.1919, and appointed Driver, RTA 20.7.1919, discharged from the AIF 26.10.1919.Post cards with B & W images. .1) image of a Chateau, hand written on the back. .2) Image of Ben Nevis, hand written on the back. .3) Image of the Upper Lake Killarney, hand written on the back. .1) 17th March, To Mother from Alf. .2) 22 Aug 1918, Dear Mother Love Alf .3) Dear Mother, from your loving son Alf.stationary, postcards

The programme for the “Atlantic Race Meeting” held on board a ship belonging to the Royal Mail Lines LTD. Part of the Frederick Gardner Davey DFC RAAF collection. refer Cat No 3536P for his service record.Four page printed on cream card, page 1 is illustrated with a stylised drawing of a black horse, title is in both B & W type on a yellow background, pages 2 & 3 contain details of each race and a list of prize money, printing in black type, page 4 printed in black ink inside a yellow border, space is provided for race results is providedOn back page handwritten in black ink, “race results and dividend paid”souvenir, race programme, entertainment

Black charcoal / crayon print of sketch of horses resting under trees. Wooden frame, glass covered, cream border surrounds.Handwritten bottom left: “Group under cover, Glisy, A Streeton”illustrations-prints, military history, glass technology, horses

For Rupert Exon No 408 refer 486P for his service history.Album cover is red & dark gold angled striped pattern. Contains black & white photos of various subjects - The Emben Wreck, parades, churches in Middle East & harbours. Top left on front cover on a white sheet in blue ink: “Donald W Clark Historian” Below in black centre: “Photos & Souvenirs No 408 Trooper Robert T Exon and Trooper G E Exon 9th Light Horse Regiment 1915 - 1918”album, photograph, trooper, light horse

Black / white photo of 1st Light Horse Brigade on the march near Jerusalem with buildings in front & centre with hills in the background. White border with brown wooden frame, glass front & brown paper backing. Brigade is being led by Brigadier General Cox.On silver metal plate attached to bottom centre of frame: "Presented by Major R A Hattam Oct 87"passchendaele barracks trust, photographs, light horse

Samuel Davies No 64187. Sam signed Attestation papers on 27.4.1918 age 19 years. The page is stamped at the top “passed Light Horse riding test, volunteered to serve in Eygpt”. Listed as joined on 10.6.1918 in 5th General Service Reinforcements, embarked for Eygpt 14.9.1918, disembarked 14.10.1918, allotted to A.A.S.C 30.10.1918, appointed Driver 1.12.1918, embark for Aust 29.8.1919, discharged from the AIF. A.A.S.C. “Australian Army Service Corp” Sam had 3 older brothers already serving overseas, all came home. On 15.10.1940 Sam signed Mobilization Attestation papers in the CMF No V6868 in 6th Auxillary Horse Transport Coy AASC. His service in the CMF finished on 19.8.1942 then transferred to the 2nd AIF 20.8.1942 No VX101248 until discharge on 12.11.1945Coloured certificate with Australian & Union Jack flags at the top with 2 servicemen in front. Golden wattle around border & a docked ship at the bottom. Tan wooden frame with glass front & white cardboard backing with wire hanging strap. Certificate mounted with a green border.Printed on certificate: BOROUGH OF CLUNES FOR LIBERTY ANZACS FOR JUSTICE Presented to Pte S Davies Dated 25.3.19 Signed by Mayor & Town Clerk Bottom R: Red seal aasc, aif, 2nd aif

John Killen No 1323 enlisted in the AIF on 19.7.1915 in 10th reinforcements 4th Light Horse Regiment age 21years 6 months. Embarked for Egypt 9.9.1915, hospitalised 4.1.1916 with Mumps, embarked for France 25.3.1916, transferred to 1st Anzac Cyclist Battalion 12.5.1916, hospitalised 24.1.1917 with Bronchitis, promoted to Corporal 27.7.9118, discharged from the AIF 27.8.1919. Refer 2825.3.Medals, court mounted, set of (3) re J Killeen. 1. 1914-15 Star. 2. War Medal 1914-19. 3. Victory Medal. “1323 Cpl J.Killeen 4 L.H.R A.I.F”medals, military, history, passchendaele barracks trust

John Killeen No 1323. Refer Cat No 2824 for his service history also Cat No 2825.3.Tan veneer wood frame with glass front, white cardboard backing holding items re John Killeen. 1. Record of Service book. 2. Certificate of Discharge."No 1323 Cpl John Killeen Corps Cyclist Batt, 10th reinforcements 4th Light Horse Regiment AIF. 19.7.1915 - 27.8.1919. Formerly of Strickland Road Bendigo"military history - service records, documents - army records, passchendaele barracks trust

Fred Cordingly lived at Maiden Gully via Bendigo, Vic. Print from original painting by Lois Molina of Bendigo. Presented to BILL THOMASON for finding details of service with SAC.Coloured print of man enlisted in South African constabulary, khaki uniform, slouch hat, rifle & horse (in background) sitting on wooden log, pale yellow/white background in glass frame & gold coloured frame, 4 sided. With many thanks for your kind assistance. L Molina.prints, framed, south africa

Item from 17th Light Horse Regiment collection box. Clinometer: A device for setting angles for artillery bombardment.Carry case rectangular, tooled leather, lift up lid, long carry leather strap, brass buckle on strap. Interior of case timber framed, small rectangular padding glued to interior base & lid. Stamped label on case back: “Case Clinometer Vickers .303 Gun Mark II, Hindmarch Bros Ltd 1918” Stamped instructions on interior of lid: “Set degree scale at zero”containers, clinometer, artillery, passchendaele barracks trust

17th Light Horse Regiment, Bendigo possibly.Leather belt, dark brown, stitched metal, brass buckles (double fastener) & loops, 1 length of leather hanging from belt.“Hector E Baston”costume accessories - belt accessories, trades-leatherworking, passchendaele barracks trust

17th Light Horse Regiment, Bendigo.1) Stitched leather pouch with broken metal button fastener & leather flap. .2) Stitched leather pouch with metal button fastener & leather flap..1) "63 1 ( 10 VMR ALH" .2) "C5 1/10 ALH"trades-leatherworking, light horse, passchendaele barracks trust