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Monbulk RSL Sub Branch
Book, Hodder & Stoughton, The first great air war, 1988
The men involved, their aircraft and the conditions they faced in the air war of 1914-1918Index, ill, p.277.non-fictionThe men involved, their aircraft and the conditions they faced in the air war of 1914-1918air warfare - strategy and tactics, world war 1914-1918 - aerial operations -
Monbulk RSL Sub Branch
Book, Heinemann, The courage of the early morning : the story of Billy Bishop, 1966
... of Billy Bishop Index, ill, maps, p.206. World War 1914-1918 ...the story of Billy Bishop, the famous air ace, who came out of World War One with 72 kills.Index, ill, maps, p.206.non-fictionthe story of Billy Bishop, the famous air ace, who came out of World War One with 72 kills.world war 1914-1918 - aerial operations - britain, great britain - royal flying corps -
Monbulk RSL Sub Branch
Book, Hamlyn, Anzac and Empire : the tragedy and glory of Gallipoli, 1990
The book investigates aspects not often covered fully in works on Gallipoli, including treatment of the sick and wounded, the plight of prisoners of war, and the place occupied by Australian issues in the wartime port-mortem on the campaign, the Dardanelles Commission of 1916-17. It also deals with origin of Anzac Day and the place of Gallipoli in the Australian ethos.Index, bib, notes, ill, maps, p.318.non-fictionThe book investigates aspects not often covered fully in works on Gallipoli, including treatment of the sick and wounded, the plight of prisoners of war, and the place occupied by Australian issues in the wartime port-mortem on the campaign, the Dardanelles Commission of 1916-17. It also deals with origin of Anzac Day and the place of Gallipoli in the Australian ethos.world war 1914-1918 - campaigns - gallipoli, australia - military relations - great britain -
Monbulk RSL Sub Branch
Book, Angus and Robertson, The Illustrated London News social history of the First World War, 1982
War songs - War games - Armistice - Conscription - War propaganda.Index, bib, ill, p.144.non-fictionWar songs - War games - Armistice - Conscription - War propaganda.great britain - social conditions - 1914-1918, world war 1914-1918 - social conditions -
Monbulk RSL Sub Branch
Book, A.I.F. Publications Section, Australian war photographs : a pictorial record from November, 1917 to the end of the war, 1919
A photographic essay of Australian involvement in the Great WarIll, p.143.A photographic essay of Australian involvement in the Great Warworld war 1914-1918 - australian involvement, world war 1914-1918 - pictorial works -
Monbulk RSL Sub Branch
Book, Ian Leonard Polanski, We Were the 46th: The History of the 46th Battalion in the Great War of 1914-18, 1999
The role of the 46th battalion , 1st AIF during the Great warIndex, bib, ill, maps, p.119.non-fictionThe role of the 46th battalion , 1st AIF during the Great warworld war 1914-1918 - australian involvement, world war 1914-1918 - regimental histories -
Monbulk RSL Sub Branch
Book, Mt. Evelyn RSL et al, Casey commemorates : how the electorate of Casey honoured the centenary of World War I, 2019
Description of various events in the electorate of Casey pertaining to the centenary of the Great warIndex, ill, p.248.non-fictionDescription of various events in the electorate of Casey pertaining to the centenary of the Great warworld war 1914-1918 - centennial celebrations - australia, world war 1914-1918 - remembrance -
Monbulk RSL Sub Branch
Book, Chancellor Press, World War I, 1914-1918, 1998
An illustrated history of social and military aspects of the Great warIndex, ill, maps, p.175.non-fictionAn illustrated history of social and military aspects of the Great warworld war 1914-1918 - history, world politics - 20th century -
Monbulk RSL Sub Branch
Book, Time Life Books, The Dreadnoughts, 1979
... World war 1914-1918 - Great Britain - Royal Navy... war 1914-1918 - Naval operations World war 1914-1918 - Great ...A history of the Dreadnought class of battleshipsIndex, bib, ill, p.176.non-fictionA history of the Dreadnought class of battleshipsworld war 1914-1918 - naval operations, world war 1914-1918 - great britain - royal navy -
Monbulk RSL Sub Branch
Book, Harper Press, Shots from the front : the British soldier 1914-18, 2008
... 1914-18 Ill, p.240. World War 1914 -1918 - Pictorial works ...Leading military historian Richard Holmes has selected over 200 rare and unusual photographs to illustrate the wide range of the British Army's experience in the First World War - on all fronts, from Mesopotamia (Iraq) and Gallipoli to the Flanders trenches." "The book's topics include the preparations for war and the mobilisation of 1914; the 'roses of no-man's land' - the contribution made by nurses; 'blighty ones and other ones' - the wounded and their treatment; 'brother lead and sister steel' - soldiers and their weapons; scenes from the battlefield and the campaigns where Tommies fought; the armistice and its aftermath.Ill, p.240.non-fictionLeading military historian Richard Holmes has selected over 200 rare and unusual photographs to illustrate the wide range of the British Army's experience in the First World War - on all fronts, from Mesopotamia (Iraq) and Gallipoli to the Flanders trenches." "The book's topics include the preparations for war and the mobilisation of 1914; the 'roses of no-man's land' - the contribution made by nurses; 'blighty ones and other ones' - the wounded and their treatment; 'brother lead and sister steel' - soldiers and their weapons; scenes from the battlefield and the campaigns where Tommies fought; the armistice and its aftermath.world war 1914 -1918 - pictorial works, great britain - army - military life -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Book (Item) - AIr War Over Great Britain 1914 to 1918, Vintage Warbirds No 7 AIr War Over Great Britain 1914 to 1918
... AIr War Over Great Britain 1914 to 1918...Vintage Warbirds No 7 AIr War Over Great Britain 1914 to... to 1918 Book Vintage Warbirds No 7 AIr War Over Great Britain 1914 ... -
Narre Warren and District Family History Group
Book, Narre Warren & District Family History Group Inc, They answered the call: a World War 1 Walk in Cranbourne Cemetery, 2018
A compilation of stories of servicemen and women and their families with connections to Cranbourne Cemetery and the Great War.vi, 140 pages : illustrations, portraits ; 30 cm.non-fictionA compilation of stories of servicemen and women and their families with connections to Cranbourne Cemetery and the Great War.cranbourne (vic.), cranbourne cemetry, world war 1914-1918 -
City of Whittlesea
Certificate - Illuminated Address - Corporal P E Cook, He Answered His Country's Call
Corporal Phillip Edward Cook, 4470, 46th Battalion AIF Over 300 men from the Shire of Whittlesea enlisted during WWI. One of these was Corporal Cook, son of the Rev. Richard and Elizabeth Cook, and husband of Jessie May Cook of Whittlesea. On 27 July 1915, at the age of 33, Phillip Cook enlisted in the AIF. He was killed in action at Bullecourt on 11 April 1917. Corporal Cook had no grave, but is remembered with honour at the Villers-Bretenneux Memorial, Somme, France.Illuminated address, framed - Record of Admiration and appreciation to Corporal PE Cook killed in action in 1917, during WWI. Produced by Shire of WhittleseaInscription: He Answered His Country's Call - The President, Councillors, and Ratepayers of the Shire of Whittlesea - Hereby place on record their Admiration and Appreciation of and thanks for the gallant conduct of - Corp. P. E. Cook - who served his King and Country in the Great War, which commenced 4th August, 1914 - In Witness Whereof the Corporate Seal of the Municipality - is hereto attached in the presence of - Leslie W. Clarke President - James Ryan Secretary - Dated 6. 12. 1918 -
City of Whittlesea
Memorabilia - Honour Boards, Thomastown Methodist Sunday School Honour Board
... Honor Roll 1914 The Great War 1918; Former Scholars... 1914 The Great War 1918; Former Scholars of the Thomastown ...Wooden board with gold letteringHonor Roll 1914 The Great War 1918; Former Scholars of the Thomastown Methodist Sunday School -
Clunes Museum
Photograph, RICHARDS & CO. 19 STURT STREET, BALLARAT
SEPIA PHOTOGRAPH OF MATRON ADA JOHNSON IN HER NURSES UNIFORM - STARCHED COLLAR AND CUFFS. WEARING A CAP. HER HAND ON SOFA, EMBOSSED CURTAINS DRAPED AROUND.On reverse hand written in blue biro; Mrs Ada Johnson, matron of Clunes Hospital for quite a few years and during 1st World War 1914-1918 when the town was without a doctor. Her experience and knowledge was a great asset to Clunes. Retired about 1921photographs, hospital [old], matron ada johnson -
Clunes Museum
Medal - WAR SERVICE MEDAL
MEDAL BLONGED TO S/NURSE D. COUNDON, OF THE AUSTRALIAN NURSING SERVICE A.I.F 1914-1918 WAR; AN AUNT OF MISS MARY COUNDON OF CLUNES.ROUND MEDAL, THE GREAT WAR FOR CIVILISATION 1914-1919, IN A LAUREL WREATH, AN ANGEL ON REVERSE SIDE; ROYAL BLUE, LIGHT BLUE, GREEN, GOLD AND VERMILLION RIBBON.SISTER D. COUNDON A.I.F.local history, numismatic, medals, medals & badges -
Kew RSL
Honour Board, Kew Bowling Club's World War 1 Honour Board
Originally on display at the Kew Bowling Club in Wellington Street Kew; relocated on closure to Auburn Heights Sports Club, Barkers Road Kew; given to KewRSL 2015A Kew Honour Board listing members of the Kew Bowling Club who served in World War 1large wooden frame, gold leaf writing & painted motifKew Bowling Club 1914-1918 Roll of Honour For Duty - A Tribute - Nobly Done To the Members & Member's Sons who Voluntarily Enlisted - For Active Service in the Great War -
Melbourne Legacy
Souvenir - Souvenir Scarf, Souvenir of Egypt, c.1918
A souvenir of Egypt brought back by an unknown person at the end of World War 1. It contains a central image of the Sphinx, the Great Pyramids and man seated on camel. There are flags and images of military leaders. The date is unknown but assumed to be from the first World War period. Flags around the central image are from countries allied in World War One, clockwise from bottom left: flag of Belgium ; the Sultanate of Egypt (red flag used 1914-1918) ; French flag ; a form of the UK flag with King George V ; Russian flag and image of Tsar Nicholas II in top right ; Italian flag ; and the Serbian flag in bottom right. The connection with Legacy is not known. The founders of Legacy were all returned servicemen who returned from overseas service in World War One so would be familiar with similar sentimental souvenirs that were purchased in Egypt and sent home to loved ones.A record of a type of souvenir from Egypt at the end of World War 1. Founding Legatees would have been familiar with Egyptian souvenirs from World War 1.Square printed cloth (possibly silk) with lace outer edge, possibly added later. Printed section contains central image of Egyptian Sphinx, pyramids and man seated on camel (facing left). Surrounding main picture is a series of portraits of leaders of countries with national flag.Souvenir of Egyptsouvenir, world war one, egypt -
Melbourne Legacy
Souvenir - Souvenir Scarf, Souvenir of Egypt, c.1918
A souvenir from Egypt. It contains a central image of the Sphinx, the Great Pyramids and man seated on camel. There are flags and images of military leaders. The date is unknown but assumed to be from the first World War period. Flags around the central image are from countries allied in World War One, clockwise from bottom left: Sultanate of Egypt (red flag used 1914-1918) ; flag of Belgium ; Russian flag and image of Tsar Nicholas II in top left ; a form of the UK flag with King George V ; French flag ; Italian flag ; and the Serbian flag in bottom right. The connection with Legacy is not known. The founders of Legacy were all returned servicemen who returned from overseas service in World War One so would be familiar with similar sentimental souvenirs that were purchased in Egypt and sent home to loved ones.A record of a type of souvenir from Egypt at the end of World War I. Founding Legatees would have been familiar with Egyptian souvenirs from World War 1.Square printed cloth (possibly silk) with gold lace outer edge, machine stitched possibly at a later date. Printed section contains central image of Egyptian Sphinx, pyramids and man seated on camel (facing right) Surrounding main picture is a series of portraits of leaders of various countries with respective national flags either side.Souvenir of Egyptsouvenir, world war one -
The Mrs Aeneas Gunn Memorial Library
Book, Jarrolds, Twenty-five years with Earl Haig, 1929
... Twenty-five years with Earl Haig Ill, p.288. World War 1914-1918 ...Reminisces of the personal servant of Earl HaigIll, p.288.non-fictionReminisces of the personal servant of Earl Haigworld war 1914-1918 - campaigns - france, generals - great britain - biography -
The Mrs Aeneas Gunn Memorial Library
Book, Ward, Lock & Co, Khaki and gown : an autobiography, 1941
... . Generals - Great Britain - Biography World War 1914-1918 ...Autobiography of British Field Marshal Lord Birdwood, who saw action in India, the Second Boer War, and World War I.Index, ill, maps, p.456.non-fictionAutobiography of British Field Marshal Lord Birdwood, who saw action in India, the Second Boer War, and World War I.generals - great britain - biography, world war 1914-1918 - campaigns - france -
The Mrs Aeneas Gunn Memorial Library
Book, William Blackwood and Sons, Henry Dundas, Scots Guards a memoir, 1921
The autobiography of Henry Dundas in the Great Warp.252.non-fictionThe autobiography of Henry Dundas in the Great Warworld war 1914-1918 - personal recollections, world war 1914-1918 - campaigns - france -
The Mrs Aeneas Gunn Memorial Library
Book, Harrap, Allenby : soldier and statesman, 1946
... 1914-1918 - Personal recollections Great Britain - Foreign ...A biography of general AllenbyIndex, ill, maps, p.370.non-fictionA biography of general Allenbyworld war 1914-1918 - personal recollections, great britain - foreign relations - egypt -
The Mrs Aeneas Gunn Memorial Library
Book, Cassell and Company, The grand fleet, 1914-16 : its creation, development and work, 1919
... , ill, maps, p.517. World War 1914-1918 - Naval operations Great ...A record of the work of the Grand Fleet from the outbreak of war until the end of November 1916Index, ill, maps, p.517.non-fictionA record of the work of the Grand Fleet from the outbreak of war until the end of November 1916 world war 1914-1918 - naval operations, great britain - royal navy -
The Mrs Aeneas Gunn Memorial Library
Book, Staniforth Smith, Australian campaigns in the Great War : being a concise history of the Australian naval and military forces, 1914 to 1918, 1919
A general review of the various campaigns in which Australians were involved in the Great WarAppendices, ill, maps, p.206.non-fictionA general review of the various campaigns in which Australians were involved in the Great Warworld war 1914-1918 - australian involvement, worls war 1914-1918 - history -
The Mrs Aeneas Gunn Memorial Library
Book, Alexander McCubbin, Westralian Cavalry in the War, 1921
... , AIF in the Great War 1914-1918 Alexander McCubbin Lieut-Col ...The story of the tenth light horse regiment, AIF in the Great War 1914-1918Ill, maps, appendices, p.343.non-fictionThe story of the tenth light horse regiment, AIF in the Great War 1914-1918world war 1914-1918 - campaigns - middle east, world war 1914-1918 - australian light horse -
The Mrs Aeneas Gunn Memorial Library
Book, Hassell Press, With the Ninth Light Horse in the Great War, 1924
A regimental history of the 9th light horse 1st AIFIll, appendices, p.206.non-fictionA regimental history of the 9th light horse 1st AIFworld war 1914-1918 - australian light horse, world war 1914-1918 -campaigns - gallipoli, world war 1914-1918 - campaigns - middle east -
The Mrs Aeneas Gunn Memorial Library
Book, Macmillan, Life of Lord Kitchener, 1920
... - Biography World War - 1914-1918 - History Biography of Lord ...Biography of Lord KitchenerIll, maps, 3.v, non-fictionBiography of Lord Kitchenergenerals - great - britain - biography, world war - 1914-1918 - history -
The Mrs Aeneas Gunn Memorial Library
Book, John Lane, A diary of the Great War, 1917
Anecdotes from the First World warIll, p.316.non-fictionAnecdotes from the First World warworld war 1914-1918 - fiction, world war 1914-1918 - anecdotes -
The Mrs Aeneas Gunn Memorial Library
Book, John Lane, A second diary of the Great War, 1917
Anecdotes from the First World warIll, p.304.non-fictionAnecdotes from the First World warworld war 1914-1918 - fiction, world war 1914-1918 - anecdotes