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Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Letter - Correspondence, Luther College First World War soldiers, 1997
... Luther College First World War soldiers...World War 1914-1918...' research projects on soldiers who died in World War 1.... projects on soldiers who died in World War 1.... students' research projects on soldiers who died in World War 1 ...Correspondence between Ted Arrowsmith and Bernie Nitschke .Correspondence between Ted Arrowsmith and Bernie Nitschke on information required for Luther College Year 10 students' research projects on soldiers who died in World War 1.Correspondence between Ted Arrowsmith and Bernie Nitschke .soldiers, world war 1914-1918 -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
Equipment - German Parachute Cord WWII
... the Second World War. German paratroopers, or Fallschirmjager, were...A length of frayed rope taken from a Second World War... the Second World War. German paratroopers, or Fallschirmjager, were ...This rope was part of a German Parachute cord from the Second World War. German paratroopers, or Fallschirmjager, were often at the forefront of German military actions. Australian soldiers faced a Fallschirmjager assault during the invasion of Crete in 1941.German paratrooopers, or Fallschirmjager, were an elite unit within the German military. Australian forces faced the Fallschirmjager during the airborne invasion of Crete in 1941. This object has the capacity to tell the story of that engagement.A length of frayed rope taken from a Second World War German Parachute. Coiled, with black and red threads running through the structure.german, paratrooper, parachute, fallschirmjager, crete, 1941 -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Decorative object - WWII Honour Roll, Rose and Crown Hotel, Port Melbourne, ACMF Port Melbourne Roll of Honour, 1940s
... War - World War II... Street soon after the 2nd World War until major renovations were...Large wooden decorative World War II honour roll (military... Street soon after the 2nd World War until major renovations were ...Hung in the public bar of the Rose and Crown Hotel in Bay Street soon after the 2nd World War until major renovations were carried out in aprrox 1986/7. It was then returned or donated to the Port Melbourne Sub-Branch of the RSL, but due to diminishing membership they soon donated it to the PMCC for safe keeping or display. It was kept in storage by the Council until 1994, when it was donated to PMH&PS by Council, just prior to its dissolution.Large wooden decorative World War II honour roll (military) from Rose & Crown HotelAustralian Commonwealth Military Forces - Port Melbourne Roll of Honour - Lest we forget - plus list of names, with those killed marked with an asterixsocieties clubs unions and other organisations, memorials, war - world war ii, e russell, t jacobs, f brill, r thompson, d fisher, l thompson, t mckenzie, a smith, c kerr, f gill, a nugent, f hart, l dobson, w davis, o v ward, a levier, w levier, d ferguson, b ferguson, h duggan, w smith, e miller, j hall, f bushell, s payne, g hall, j melia, f f cunningham, a g w beaumont, d mckenzie, b copeland, d j mcauley, j dunn, j j sullivan, r blacker, l r mcleavy, f dowling, business and traders - hotels -
Melbourne Legacy
Photograph - Widows function, World War 1 Widows Lunch 1994, 1992
... World War 1 Widows Lunch 1994...A special luncheon was held for World War 1 widows...Colour photo x 12 of a World War 1 widows lunch.... Widows function Photograph World War 1 Widows Lunch 1994 Colour ...A special luncheon was held for World War 1 widows as a lead up to "Legacy Week". Legatees dressed up as moustached waiters to add a bit of humour to the day. Due to its success it was held for a number of years. In 1994 the author Patsy Adam-Smith was a personality of the year helping to promote Legacy. She attended the lunch and in one photo is with Legatee Eddie Jowett and widow Mollie Thiele (red jacket). Legatee Eddie Jowett led the Legatees in singing to the widows. There was also a pianist and a female singer attending. Two legatees reading a song sheet are George Standish and Maurie Lockwood. Legatee Lucky Luscombe can be seen in a false moustache posing for the camera. Also a photo of the hard work being done in the kitchen. Audrey the kitchen lady is obscured at far right. It appears to be Joan Miller with her back to the camera, and Sue Sargent (a widow who helped a lot in the kitchens) is on the right hand side. Other ladies names in the photos are not known. The following year more Legatees followed Lucky's lead and wore false moustaches to provide entertainment. The WWI group would meet on the 2nd Thursday of each month at 11 at Legacy House for many years until their numbers dwindled.A record of the type of activities Legacy provided as a social outlet for the widows.Colour photo x 12 of a World War 1 widows lunch.widows, function -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Badge - Fundraising Button, ANZAC Apl.25. 1915, 1916-1918
... first world war (1914-18)... the First World World War (1914-1918) to raise funds for national...World War I-era pressed metal fundraising badge, featuring... the First World World War (1914-1918) to raise funds for national ...Frances Rigg was a local business identity in Kew, at one stage managing the local branch of the English, Scottish and Australian (ES&A) Bank at 175 High Street from c. 1920 until the 1940s. After Francis Rigg’s death, the collection of buttons and medallions was inherited by his son, Ken Rigg (1922-2014). The collection was subsequently donated to the Kew Historical Society in 2015 by Francis' grandson, Adrian Rigg, at the time of the Gallipoli & Beyond Commemoration in 2015. The collection covers a period of almost 40 years. The majority of the buttons are patriotic buttons, issued and sold during and immediately after the First World World War (1914-1918) to raise funds for national and overseas causes. The collection also includes a number of locally significant sporting event buttons and sporting club medallions, issued in the 1920s and 1930s.Patriotic and other pressed tin buttons and badges were produced in large numbers in the first decades of the twentieth century. By nature, insubstantial and ephemeral, they have not always survived. The collections of badges, buttons and medallions in the Kew Historical Society collection is homogenous and yet diverse, ranging from buttons sold to raise funds for the war efforts in 1914-18 and 1939-45, to those used at festivals and sporting events. Because of the manufacturing process, many surviving buttons and badges have been affected by inadequate storage, suffering from oxidisation and physical damage. These survivors are now historically and socially significant artefacts, revealing much about the attitudes and values of the period in which they were produced. Their widespread distribution means that they are frequently significant at a local, state, national and international level.World War I-era pressed metal fundraising badge, featuring an olive wreath encircling in red text: ‘ANZAC Apr. 25. 1915’, on a white background. "ANZAC Apr. 25. 1915 / Copyright"anzac day, first world war (1914-18), patriotic buttons, world war one, numismatics, badges -
Melbourne Legacy
Newspaper - Document, newspaper, The Red and White Diamond, 1919
... world war one..., and the arrangements for returning home to Australia. Was with other World War... pages, published for the troops in World War 1.... for the troops in World War 1. An issue of the Field Newspaper ...An issue of the Field Newspaper of the 24th Battalion by the 24th Battalion Press printed entirely in the field. This edition is Volume No. 5 January 1919. The articles reports on Christmas 1918, honours and awards given to the Battalion, and the arrangements for returning home to Australia. Was with other World War 1 memorabilia that has come from Legatee Frank Doolan he was on the archive committee and made attempts to collate the history of Legacy. A record of publications made for the troops in World War 1. The founding members of Legacy would have been familiar with items like this as they fought in the first World War.A copy of the Red and White Diamond field newspaper x 12 pages, published for the troops in World War 1.world war one, souvenir, 24th battalion -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Book - Bible, Cambridge University Press, New Testament, c. 1916
... on front cover. 'NEW TESTAMENT SOUVENIR OF PEACE WORLD WIDE WAR... on front cover. 'NEW TESTAMENT SOUVENIR OF PEACE WORLD WIDE WAR ...New Testament, olive hardcover. Black print and wreath on front cover. 'NEW TESTAMENT SOUVENIR OF PEACE WORLD WIDE WAR 1914 - 1918' -
Greensborough Historical Society
Postage Stamps - Digital Image, Victory Second World War: First Day Cover, 14/02/1946
... Victory Second World War: First Day Cover...world war 2..., stamped at Mont Park in 1946. Commemorates the end of World War 2...."Victory. Second World War. 3rd Sept 1939 - 15th Aug 1945... Victory Second World War: First Day Cover Digital image of first ...Digital image of Australian postage stamps, First Day Cover, stamped at Mont Park in 1946. Commemorates the end of World War 2.Part of a collection of miscellaneous historical images.Digital image of first day cover and stamps, colour."Victory. Second World War. 3rd Sept 1939 - 15th Aug 1945. First Day Cover" Franked:"14FEB46"postage stamps, first day envelopes, world war 2, mont park -
Melbourne Legacy
Photograph - Widows function, World War 1 Widows Lunch 1996, 1994
... World War 1 Widows Lunch 1996...A special luncheon was held for World War 1 widows...Black and white photo of a World War 1 widows' luncheon... Widows function Photograph World War 1 Widows Lunch 1996 Black ...A special luncheon was held for World War 1 widows as a lead up to "Legacy Week". Legatees dressed up as moustached waiters to add a bit of humour to the day. Due to its success it was held for a number of years. The year is unknown but assumed to be 1994. There may be more photos to come and can be added here. The WWI group would meet on the 2nd Thursday of each month at 11 at Legacy House for many years until their numbers dwindled. The article in the Answer in October 1996 shows the event was still going then, but there were no photos at this stage so added the article here instead. Its a great photo of widow Beatrice Gay.A record of the type of activities Legacy provided as a social outlet for the widows.Black and white photo of a World War 1 widows' luncheon in 1994 and an article from 1996widows, function, answer -
Melbourne Legacy
Photograph - Photo, Widows function, World War 1 Widows Lunch 1992, 1992
... World War 1 Widows Lunch 1992...A special luncheon was held for World War 1 widows...Colour photo x 2 of Legatees as waiters at a World War 1... Photo, Widows function Photograph World War 1 Widows Lunch 1992 ...A special luncheon was held for World War 1 widows as a lead up to "Legacy Week". Legatees dressed up as moustached French waiters to add a bit of humour to the day. Due to its success it was held for a number of years. Legatee waiters included Legatees Lucky Luscombe, George Woodward, Stuart Leslie and John Stevenson (President in 1993). These colour photos were taken at the same time as the black and white photo (00909) used to promote the 1993 WWI widows luncheon. The WWI group would meet on the 2nd Thursday of each month at 11 at Legacy House for many years until their numbers dwindled.A record of the type of activities Legacy provided as a social outlet for the widows.Colour photo x 2 of Legatees as waiters at a World War 1 widows' luncheon in 1992.widows, function -
Ballarat Heritage Services
Photograph - Photograph - Colour, Kooroocheang State School World War One Honour Board, 06/10/2013
... Kooroocheang State School World War One Honour Board...world war one... World War One Honour Board - A.H. White, C.H. White, L.C. White...Photograph of the Kooroocheang State School World War One... State School World War One Honour Board Photograph ...The following names were on the Kooroocheang State School World War One Honour Board - A.H. White, C.H. White, L.C. White, H.E. White, G. Croucher, P. LaFranchi. L. LaFranchi, T. LaFranchi, W. Pickering, H. Pickering, J. McMahon, R. Hull, J. Neale, D. Williams, W. Risk, J. Waddingham, R. Waddingham, G.A. Heron, W.F. Heron, D. Dunstan.Photograph of the Kooroocheang State School World War One Honour Board on display in the Smeaton Primary School in 2013.world war one, kooroocheang state school, kooroocheang state school honour board, la franchi, kooroocheang, a.h. smith, smith, l.c. white, croucher, p. lafranchi, t. lafranchi, pickering, mcmahon, hull, kneale, risk, g. waddington, waddingham, heron, dunstan, williams, peter lafranchi -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Soldiers’ Memorial World War 1 in Main Street -- Different angle
... Soldiers’ Memorial World War 1 in Main Street -- Different...Side view of Soldiers’ Memorial World War 1 with wreaths...Black & white photo of Soldiers Memorial World War 1... grampians Photograph Soldiers’ Memorial World War 1 in Main Street ...Side view of Soldiers’ Memorial World War 1 with wreaths at base and Chapman Bakery in background. Black & white photo of Soldiers Memorial World War 1. This photo is a side view of the memorial showing Chapman bakers shop in the backgrounds, looking south with the black range on right side of photo.stawell ww1 -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Medal (Item), Wojciech Pietranik, 60th anniversary of end of World War 11 medal, 2005
... 60th anniversary of end of World War 11 medal...World War 11, 60 years ,1945 2005. Reverse side: World War... Armed Services - Navy Royal Australian Naval Reserve World War ...The boxed medallion commemorates the service Robert Cornelius WATTERS, a member of the Royal Australian Naval Reserve. He served as a Leading Sick Berth Attendant from 11 September 1940 - 21 March 1944.World War 11, 60 years ,1945 2005. Reverse side: World War 11 Service to Australiarobert cornelius watters, norma watters, armed services - navy, royal australian naval reserve -
Harcourt Valley Heritage & Tourist Centre
Field maps in case, 1914
... Maps used in World War I by Col W E James... World War I; on linen backing. Brown leather case, transparent... maps from Europe used during World War I; on linen backing ...Maps used in World War I by Col W E JamesPart of a large collection of items belonging to Col, W E James, of Harcourt, who after a career in the Militia, commanded Australian troops in WW1, both at Gallipoli and on the western Front. The entire collection includes books on military law and maps. Essential part of the commanding officer’s kit. Collection of 12 fold up war maps from Europe used during World War I; on linen backing. Brown leather case, transparent front cover, brass fastenings and loop for attaching to the belt -
Ballarat RSL Sub-Branch Inc.
50 cent piece
... "World War 1939-1945 Remembrance"... goldfields 50 cent piece "World War 1939-1945 Remembrance" Money ..."World War 1939-1945 Remembrance"money, ballarat rsl, ballarat -
Ringwood RSL Sub-Branch
Books WW1, World War
... World War...World War 1 series of books... melbourne Books WW1 World War Books World War 1 series of books ...BooksWorld War 1 series of books -
National Wool Museum
Document, Table of Limits for Appraisement of Australian Wool Clip During World War 2 (manuscript)
... During World War 2 (manuscript)... During World War II" - manuscript and notes.... / of Australian Wool Clip during / World War II. / Together with Various... of Australian Wool Clip During World War 2 (manuscript) Original M.S ..."Table of Limits for Appraisement of Australian Wool Clip During World War II" - manuscript and notes.Original M.S. Copy of / Table of Limits for Appraisement / of Australian Wool Clip during / World War II. / Together with Various Technical reports.wool bale descriptions wool sales wool brokering, c. of a. - central wool committee, wool bale descriptions, wool sales, wool brokering -
Red Cliffs Military Museum
Pewter Tankard, The Australian Army Tankard, (estimated); 1990's
... and locations. From World War 1, World War 11,, Korea, Malaya... World War 1, World War 11,, Korea, Malaya and Vietnam Australian ...There is no record of where this Tankard came from or who donated it.Pewter drinking cup with ornate handle, Rising sun Badge with Queens Crown. Glass bottom. Tpered sides. Listing Captains and locations. From World War 1, World War 11,, Korea, Malaya and VietnamAustralian Rising Sun Badge in Front centre. On Base serial No 0983, Makers markings, Other pewter markingstankard, pewter, drinking, cup -
Waverley RSL Sub Branch
Silver Tankard ARMY
... and locations. From World War 1, World War 11,, Korea, Malaya.... Listing Camaigns and locations. From World War 1, World War 11 ...Pewter drinking cup with ornate handle, Rising sun Badge with Queens Crown. Glass bottom. Tapered sides. Listing Camaigns and locations. From World War 1, World War 11,, Korea, Malaya and VietnamInscipion: The Australian Tankard WWI German New Guinea Gallipoli France Palestine Mesopotamia Flanders WWII Nth. Africa Crete Malaya SW Pacific Timor New Guinea Java Bouganville Brneo Greece Syria South Africa Korea Malaya Vietnam Presented to the Waverley RSL by Army Members April 1984tankard, mug -
Waverley RSL Sub Branch
Silver Tankard R.A.A.F
... World War 1, World War 11,, Korea, Malaya and Vietnam to present... sides. Listing aircraft. From World War 1, World War 11,, Korea ...Pewter drinking cup with ornate handle, R.A.A.F Badge with Queens Crown. Glass bottom. Tapered sides. Listing aircraft. From World War 1, World War 11,, Korea, Malaya and Vietnam to present dayInc: Famous RAAF Aircraft General Dynamics F111c deHaviand DH9A Tiger Moth Bristol Bulldog Short Sunderland Hawker Demon Douglas Boston Curtis Kitthawk Supermarine Spitfire DAP Bristol Beaufort Lockheed Hudson CAC Boomerang Fairey IIID Lockheed Hurculese Bell Iroquois GAFEE Canbera Consolidated Liberator Lockheed Neptune DHC Caribou GAF Lincon CAC NA Sabre DAP Bristol Beaufighter Avro Lancaster DHA Mosquito Boeing Vertol Chinook Westland Wapiti Lockheed Orion Avro Anson DHA Vampire Douglas Dakota CAC Wirraway Diamond Jublee 1921 - 1981 Presented to the Waverley R.S.L.by R.A.A.F. Members April 1981tankard, mug -
Lara RSL Sub Branch
Book, Chronicle of the Second World War - printed 1990
... Chronicle of the Second World War - printed 1990...Chronicle of the Second World War - printed 1990... of the Second World War - printed 1990 Chronicle of the Second World War ...Chronicle of the Second World War - printed 1990 -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Book, World War II Diary
... World War II Diary...World War II Diary by R.A. Pullin... Road Ringwood North melbourne Book World War II Diary World War ...World War II Diary by R.A. Pullin -
Ballarat Heritage Services
Map, Central Europe and the Mediterranean during World War One
... Central Europe and the Mediterranean during World War One...World War One...Map of the World as it was during World War One. ... during World War One Map of the World as it was during World War ...Map of the World as it was during World War One. map of the world, world war one, france, spain, england, ireland, germany, austria-hungary, rumania, servia, albania, greece, bulgaria, russia, asia minor, turkey, egypt, tripoli, morocco, algeria, tunis -
Ballarat Heritage Services
Digital photographs, L.J. Gervasoni, 1937 Australian Catechism, c1937
... Digital images of a World War Two Catechism.... Digital images of a World War Two Catechism. mannix catholic ...Digital images of a World War Two Catechism.mannix, catholic, catechism -
Federation University Historical Collection
Newspaper, The Herald: Allies Launch Invasion Nea Lae, 1945, 03/09/1945
... World War Two...Broadsheet newspaper from World War Two. ...World War Two Douglas MacArthur Lae New Guinea Italy map ...Broadsheet newspaper from World War Two. world war two, douglas macarthur, lae, new guinea, italy, map, soviet front, luftwaffe, war loan, women volunteers, vegetables -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Certificate, The Call to Arms S McDonald
... to the World war 11 effort. The certificate is one of many given... of Warrnambool pay tribute to S. McDonald who served in the World War... in the World War No 2 1939-1945.Signed by J F Knights Mayor This plaque ...This plaque was awarded to S McDonald for contribution to the World war 11 effort. The certificate is one of many given by local authorities to those who served in many different capacities during the second world war. A common article which links a local person to a world event.Coloured plaque with the coats of Arms of the Australian states as well as Canada, India New Zealand and South Africa included in border of green leaves around the edge. Photograph of the King with flags on either side at centre top. It has a variety of military pictures in top part of the certificate. The city of Warrnambool seal in red is in bottom left corner. Plastic cover over top.The Mayor councilors and citizens of the city of Warrnambool pay tribute to S. McDonald who served in the World War No 2 1939-1945.Signed by J F Knights Mayor s mcdonald ww2, the call to arms warrnambool -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Photograph - Framed Photograph, L.Cpl. Harold Prest M.M, Unknown
... Infantry Battalion in World War 1 and was awarded the Military... in civilian attire wearing World War 1 RAS Badge and Military Medal.... in civilian attire wearing World War 1 RAS Badge and Military Medal ...L.Cpl. Harold Pearson PREST 1334 served with the 37th Infantry Battalion in World War 1 and was awarded the Military Medal for gallantry action on October 4th 1917 at Ypres. He enlisted at Wangaratta and records indicate he resided at that time in Roy Street Wangaratta. Harold returned to Australia on 20/12/1917. Brown timber frame containing photograph of male in civilian attire wearing World War 1 RAS Badge and Military Medal.Noneharold pearson prest, 37th infantry battalion -
Lara RSL Sub Branch
Memento, Photo/Greeting card Album, World War One
... Collection of World War One Photos... cards/photos taken during the the First World War. Some cards...World War One... greeting cards/photos taken during the the First World War. Some ...Collection of World War One PhotosCollection of Post/Greeting cards collected by a Lara family from World War OneDark Blue Photo album A3 (20 Pages) containing greeting cards/photos taken during the the First World War. Some cards are coloured. Cards show various scenes from England, Belgium, Malta, Sudan, Egypt and AthensNo inscriptions or marking on the covergreeting post cards album brussels athens egypt sudan cartoon -
Federation University Historical Collection
Postcard - black and white, Ismailia - les nouvelles maisons de la Compagnie de Canal, c1917, c1915
... world war one... been part of a booklet available during World War One. ... by an Australian soldier, probably Henry Smerdon Holmes, during World War... been part of a booklet available during World War One. chatham ...Ismalia is a city in north-eastern Egypt. It would have been part of a booklet available during World War One. A black and white postcard showing a row of double storey housed behind a row of trees. This card was purchased by an Australian soldier, probably Henry Smerdon Holmes, during World War One. chatham-holmes family collection, ismailia, egypt, world war one, world war -
Federation University Historical Collection
Photograph, Happy Valley State School No.376 Honor Roll, c1920
... World War One honor roll of former students of the Happy...Sepia photograph of honor roll board for World War One...World War One honor roll of former students of the Happy ...World War One honor roll of former students of the Happy Valley State School No 376 who enlisted. The original honor roll no longer exists. There is a framed photograph of it in the current Happy Valley School building now used for community events. This honor roll would appear to be made before the end of WW1 as Ernest Alfred Yung died in September 1917 at Ypres. His brother George Alfred Yung returned who was also in the same battle returned to Australia. Honour rolls were also made to encourage more men to enlist. Margaret Young studied at Ballarat West Art School in 1894. This was one of Ballarat's Art schools. In 1907 they merged and became Ballarat Technical Art School (BTAS). Margaret became a teacher and taught for many years at BTAS, specialising in woodcarving. At the end of the First World War, Honour Boards were requested to be made to honour the men who had served. Ballarat was the main provider of these boards. Margaret Young was one of the people responsible for the carvings and specially mentioned for her work by the Caulfield School in Melbourne. On her resignation, Margaret moved to Adelaide. At the past students Reunion Celebrations in 1930, Margaret Young was to be the Guest of Honour. Unfortunately she was unable to attend due to ill health. Sepia photograph of honor roll board for World War One with white background mounted on grey cardboardReverse lhs upper - inked words 'Photo only'; centre - 'Mrs J Garvey, Happy Valley'; rhs upper - two stamps, 1 penny and a half penny franked with Ballarat; pencilled writing 'Mrs Garvey Happy Valleyhappy valley, happy valley state school, honor roll, honour roll, o. brough, e. daniels, g. daniels, philately, j. dial, g. dial, a. gradnor, w. gradnor, g. kiely, a. kerr, w. lowe, l. martinez, h. martinez, j. milburn, c. milburn, a. may, e. morgan, f. opie, a. paterson, n. reid, f. rankin, h. smith, t. thomas, l. thomas, e. yung, a. yung, a. bromley, j. blundell, h. barraclough, j. crommie, g. darling, j. darling, w. w. groves, j. gardiner, a. keys, j. keys, p. kelly, s. kelly, m. morgan, w. montgomery, j. rutherford, r. rutherford, p. smith, w. wishart, h. wark, s. ronald, k.n. mcnamee, p. bennington, sister m.j. thomas, d.l. thomas, w.e. thomas, j.s. gower, f.h. gower, s. gower, s.t.m. gower, happy valley school honor roll, a.a. louden