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Bendigo Military Museum
Magazine, "THE SPHINX' Press, The Kia-Ora Cooee, 15 Nov 1918
1. 20 paged paper magazine. Cream coloured with black and red print and sketch. 2. 24 paged paper magazine, cream coloured paper with blue printing & sketch.1. The Kia-Ora Coo-ee Second Series No. 5 November 15th 1918. Price PT3. 2. The Kia-Ora Coo-ee. Second Series No. 6 Christmas Number December 15, 1918. Price P.T.3.ww1, magazines -
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Equipment - TRAINING STAND FOR .303 IN LEE ENFIELD RIFLE, 21 Bn. AIF, c1915-1918
This is a WW1 stand for mounting a .303 rifle, to train soldiers in shooting.This device consists of two parts; 1. Top part has an adjustable 'arm' . At the end of each arm is a leather covered 'U' section. Under the arm is a large threaded rod and knurled knob, this is to adjust elevation. At the center of the arm is a pivot that can lock into position. This top section is mounted on a tripod, it can be removed. 2. This is a steel tripod made out of 'T' section steel. There are fixed cross braces about 40 cm fom bottom. The top has a tube section within which the upper arm mounts.Marked on one leg is "XXI". Believed to be from 21st Bn. AIF. on the top of that leg is a very small arrow head.ww1, training, .303 rifles -
Bendigo Military Museum
Photograph - PORTRAITS, PHOTOGRAPHIC, August 1942
... relating to the Myers brothers 38th Bn WW1. Photographs Army ...It is unsure who this is, photos came in with collection relating to the Myers brothers 38th Bn WW1.Three Photos all the same person, rectangular shape B & W portraits, soldier in uniform no hat on. .1)This one on a brownish card with cobweb interwoven design. .2).3) Both the same, .2) has hand written details on..2) “With best wishes from Franc Russell”photographs, army, portraits, -
Bendigo Military Museum
Magazine - BINDERS CONTAINING MAGAZINE COLLECTION, PURNELL for BPC Publishing Ltd London, History of the First World War
EIGHT BINDERS CONTAINING A MAGAZINE COLLECTION. Binder - cardboard covered with brown coloured plastic, metal fastening system. Gold print on front and spine of binder. Magazines - 3560 pages in total, plain white paper, illustrated black and white and colour photographs and maps and illustrations. Vol 1 - pages 1 to 452. Vol 2 - pages 453 to 900. Vol 3 - pages 901 to 1348. Vol 4 - pages 1349 to 1796. Vol 5 pages 1797 to 2246, Vol 6 - pages 2245 to 2692. Vol 7 - pages 2693 to 3140. Vol 8 - pages 3141 to 3560. Index to all binders - pages 3561 to 3580.magazines, ww1, military -
Bendigo Military Museum
Letter - LETTER TO HIS MOTHER
Joseph Moore Stuart from Serpentine, Victoria. AIF Serial No. 6591. He enlisted 14 June 1916, aged 22, 5th BTN, embarked 2 Oct 1916. He returned to Australia 12 June 1919. His place of birth was Wedderburn.Single sheet of paper. It is a handwritten letter from Joseph Moore Stuart No. 6591 to his mother. It is on YMCA letterhead paper. The YMCA logo is a map of Australia with Rising Sun badge and letters YMCA in centre. A red triangle covers these. It is written on both sides.ww1, france, mothers, aif -
Bendigo Military Museum
Postcard - POSTCARD, FIELD SERVICE, British Army, c.WW2
See Cat 4799 for data. All these 3 cards are addressed to Miss s. Stuart of Serpentine, via Inglewood, Vic, Aust. They are stamped by the "Field Post Office, various dates.These are Army postcards, document NA A.F.A 2042. They have simple messages printed on the rear, of which the sender chooses to use.1. States Rtd letter dated 24/2/17. Signed J Stuart 25.4.19. 2. States he is well - received no letters lately. Signed J Stuart. 3. States he is well - he has received a letter. Signed J Stuart 10.7.17.ww1, aif, family, sister -
Bendigo Military Museum
Postcard - CHRISTMAS GREETING POSTCARDS, KOALA MOTIF, Australian War Contingent Assoc, 1916
... buts it's hot in Australia. 2. Postcards WW1 Family 1, Colour ...1. On the rear the letter is written in ink. It's addressed as "Dear Susie.../from your loving brother Joe" Undated buts it's hot in Australia. 2.1, Colour printed postcard. It shows a Koala up a flag pole. Australian flag on top. There are sprigs of wattle and holly. At bottom is stamped "From the Australian War contingent Association. London 1916. 2. Black and white photo of Koala and cub. A poem i sprinted at the bottom on the rear, written in ink is a short message to Dear Susie ..........From Your Loving Bro, Joe. (He states he is "still alive and well! Addressed to Miss S Stuart, Serpentine Via Inglewood, Vicpostcards, ww1, family -
Bendigo Military Museum
Postcard - POSTCARDS, SCENIC, F. Keeping of Weston Super Mare et al, 1. 1917. 2. 1917
See Cat 4799 for data.1. Photo of a harbour. Tramway and people strolling along beach. 2. Poto of a harbour, bit of an old castle, a jetty in the background. Titled Änchor Head, Weston Super Mare. A lot of people present on the beach.1. Addressed to Miss Stuart, Serpentine via Inglewood, Vic 6 lines of text to "Dear Susie ...............8 lines of text starting with "On the way home now". 2. Addressed to Miss S. Stuart, Serpentine via Inglewood,.ww1, weston super mare -
Bendigo Military Museum
Postcard - POSTCARD, PHOTOGRAPHIC, WW1, League of Soldiers Friends, Victoria
... ." It has been stamped by the AIF camp PO 19 April 19. 2. Nothing ...1. This card was printed by the "League of soldiers friends - C of E Organisation in Victoria. To help the A.I.F." It has been stamped by the AIF camp PO 19 April 19. 2. Nothing specific.1. Black and white view of ships in a harbour. In the foreground are some tree tops. A big city is in the background. This card has a pre-printed message from Southhampton. 2, Boats in a river/canal. Black and white photo. The water way is in a deep valley.1. Addressed to Miss S. Stuart, Serpentine via Inglewood, Vic, Australia. It is signed by J. Stuart. 18 April 1919. 2. Addressed to Dear Susie, 10 lines text - signed your loving brother Joe.postcards, ww1 -
Bendigo Military Museum
Album - ALBUM, PHOTOGRAPH
... sided. Page 1. Colour photos re Tobruk and Nile 1965 page 2... 1965 page 2. Photo postcards France WW1, photo of “Bunty ...The album is a collection by Phil Harper obviously from a tour in 1965 to Eygpt, France and Turkey , this would have co incited with the 50 years of “ANZAC”. “Bunty Lawrence was regarded by Phil Harper as his “second Dad”. The glass plate photos are of ANZAC, dead Turkish/Australian soldiers, burials, ANZAC Armistice,, all have 1915 hand written on. Bunty Lawrence was one of the instrumental soldiers with the invention of the Telescope Rifle used on ANZAC.Photo album green buckram hard covers with 10 leafs double sided. Page 1. Colour photos re Tobruk and Nile 1965 page 2. Photo postcards France WW1, photo of “Bunty Lawrence”. Page 3. Letter to “Bunty Lawrence” from M.Gen R. Grey DSO. Page 4 - 11. Reproductions of glass plate photos of ANZAC. Page 12 - 18. Photos 1965 of Turkey and ANZAC in colour.One single photo of a stadium has, B & W 1965 Turkey”albums, anzac, turkey -
Bendigo Military Museum
Photograph - CARD & PHOTOGRAPHS, AUST LIGHT HORSE WW1, The Australian Memorial Card Co
In WW1 the Australian Light Horse served from the Suez Canal right around through Palestine - Syria.1. Memorial Card. Black cardboard with gold printing. It is a religious article with images and prayers. In the top centre is an oval shaped hole with a B & W portrait of an Aust soldier. Slouch hat with side up. 2. Set of 31 B & W photos depicting scenes of light horse activity. Beaches - Middle East buildings - locals - repairing train lines - daily life - campsites - ships off shore etc.Thomas McGinty, Beloved son of Catherine Power. "Who gave his life for the Empire. At Gallipoli, Turkey, August 13 - 1915. Aged 33 years.ww1, middle east, light horse -
Bendigo Military Museum
Card - LETTER CARDS WW1, All c.1916
All cards written by Alfred G Ferris No 2156. Refer Cat No 4183.3P for his service details..1) Letter Card, “Commonwealth of Australia”, card board, hand written in pencil, dated 3.8.1916, rear has image of Port Pirie SA. .2) Letter card, Commonwealth of Australia”, cardboard, hand written in pencil, dated 8.6.1916, rear has image of Mt Buffalo Vic. .3) Letter card, “Commonwealth of Australia”, cardboard, hand written in pencil, dated 2.5.1916, rear has image off a Troopship.All To “Mrs W Ferris Terrick Terrick via Pyramid”letter cards, ww1, military history -
Bendigo Military Museum
Letter - LETTER AND ENVELOPE, Australian Military Forces Southern Command, 13.12.1941
The Letter is a reply from the Military to say Harvest leave has been granted to A.G.Ferris. He also served WW1 as No 2156. Refer Cat No 4183.3P for his WW1 service..1) letter “Australian Military Forces - Southern Command letter Head”, dated 13.12.1941, all type in black print. .2) Envelope, “On His Majesty’s Service”, khaki colour, two stamps, all type in black..1) Letter is addressed to, “V91722 Pte A.G.Ferris Private bag Pyramid Hill” .2) Addressed the same as .1)letters, envelopes, leave, -
Bendigo Military Museum
Flyer - RAFFLE TICKET, Beautiful Supper Cloth Raffle, c.1914 - 18
These tickets are believed to be WW1 era..1) Raffle tickets in Aid of Sick/Wounded Australian Soldiers Fund, yellowed colour, all type in black print, donated prize by Miss L.M. Tribe of Golden Square (Bendigo) price 3 pence. .1) ticket No 714, .2) ticket No 715..2) on front in black pen, "GG Gu"supper cloth, flyer, raffles -
Bendigo Military Museum
Letter - LETTERS WW1, 5.11.1916
The letters were sent home by Alfred G Ferris to his Mother and Sister and states that he has sent the Brooch home not long after arriving in England. Refer cat No 4183.3P for his service details..1) .2) Two letters, red ruled lined paper, hand written in ink, both written on same day. .3) Card, without badge, “Regimental Brooch Badge”, Patent No 8448, yellowish colour..1) Main items, “Codford 5.11.1916” , “Dear Mother”, “from your loving son Alf”. In pencil at bottom, “Silver leaves from S Africa” .2) Main items, “Codford 5.11.1916”, “Dear Marian”, “Love from Alf”letters, brooch, ww1, s.africa -
Bendigo Military Museum
Letter - LETTER AND ENVELOPE WW1, c, 1916
Letters written by Alfred G Ferris No 2156 AIF from a training camp near Codford England to his family in Australia. refer cat No 4183.3P for his service details. .1) Envelope, rectangular shape, off white colour, stamped "Field Post Office", stamped "Passed by Censor", hand written address in black ink." .2) Letter, Ünited Navy and Army Board Soldiers Church and Institute" letterhead, all print in black, hand writing in black ink, dated. .3) letter, "YMCA" letterhead, print in black and red, hand written in ink and pencil, dated..1)"Mrs W Ferris Terrick Terrick Via Pyramid Victoria Australia" .2) Main items, "4.10.16", "Dear Marian and all at home" .3) "4.11.1916"letters, envelopes, codford, ww1 -
Bendigo Military Museum
Letter - LETTER AND ENVELOPE WW1, 13.8.1916
Letter written by Alfred G Ferris No 2156 AIF while on his way to England. Refer cat No 4138.3P for his service details..1) Letter with YMCA logo, yellow colour paper, print in red and black, hand written in black pen mostly in pencil. .2) Envelope, YMCA logo, stamped in black RH corner, red oval stamp on left, hand written address to in black pen, a pencil entry unclear.Letter main points, “On Water, Aug 13th 1916”, “Dear Marian & all”. Envelope stamp, “Army Post Office A 14 de 16 S.W.4”. Addressed to, “Mrs W Ferris Terrick Terrick Via Pyramid Victoria Australia” Oval red stamp, “1984” readable.letters, envelopes, ymca -
Bendigo Military Museum
Mixed media - ARCHIVE BOX - GRINTON COLLECTION, Miss Jean Grinton, Photographs and Postcards - 1916 to 1919 and Folder c.2009
Items relate to Jack Grinton No 1043, 38th Batt AIF. The photographs were taken during and after WW1. The series of postcards, some of which are labelled, were collected by Grinton. Pictures of 38th Battalion soldiers are depicted on a number of postcards. Other photographs and postcards feature scenes from France and the UK. Part of the Grinton Collection which included hundreds of negatives and developed photos taken by Jack Grinton during WW1. See also 1290.2P and 1291.2P. Refer Cat No 1280 for Jacks service recordBlack three ringed plastic folder in a black plastic box. Folder is divided into labelled sections each of which contains a number of photographs or postcards. Photographs and post cards are housed in clear plastic pockets. A handwritten white label is taped to the spine of the box..1) Each section divider is labelled in blue ink: 'ADDITIONAL PHOTOS', 'PHOTOS WITH WRITING', POSTCARDS', SCHRAPNEL POSTCARDS', HEATHER'S CARDS'. .2) On spine label handwritten in blue ink: ' ADDITIONAL PHOTOS', PHOTOS WITH WRITING', POSTCARDS', SCHRAPNEL POSTCARDS', HEATHER'S CARDS', JEAN GRINTON'.38th battalion, postcards, photography - photographs, books - albums, grinton collection, western front -
Bendigo Military Museum
Letter - LETTER AND ENVELOPE WW1, 10.12.1916
Letter sent from France by Alfred Ferris No 2156 AIF to his Mother. Refer cat No 4183.3P for his service details..1) Letter, “YMCA” letterhead, “On Active Service”, ruled lines, print in black and red, hand written in pencil. .2) Envelope, “YMCA” light fawn colour, logo in black and red, stamped plus stamped “Passed by Censor”, hand written details in purple...1) Main points, “Some where in France, Sunday 10th Dec 1916”, “Dear ones at home” .2) Addressed to “Mrs W Ferris Terrick Terrick Pyramid Victoria Australia”, at bottom, “A Ferris”letters, envelopes, ymca, france -
Bendigo Military Museum
Letter - LETTER AND ENVELOPE 1916, C. 1916
Letters written by Alfred G Ferris No 2156 AIF from Training camps in England. refer cat No 4183.3P for his service details..1) letter, “ “YMCA, H.M.Forces On Active Service” letterhead, print in red and black, ruled lines, hand written in black pen, dated. .2) Envelope, yellowish colour, green postage stamp, hand writing in black pen. .3) .4) letter, same as .1) different date and Camp..1) Main points, “Lark Hill Salisbury Plain England, 24th sept 1916”, “Dear Mother”. .2) addressed, “Mrs A.E.Ferris Terrick Terrick Via Pyramid” .3) Main points, “Hurdcott camp 23 Nov 1916”, “Dear Mother & ones at home”.letters, ymca, envelopes, ww1 -
Bendigo Military Museum
Letter - LETTERS WW1, C.1915 - 18
Excerpts from two letters written by Pte Alfred G Ferris No 2156 AIF to his family at Terrick Terrick. refer Cat No 3183.3P for Alf’s service details..1).2) Letter, “YMCA, In the Field” letter head, rectangular shape, ruled lines, yellowish colour, Print in red & black, hand writing in black pencil, undated. .3) Letter, rectangular shape, ruled lines, yellowish colour, hand written in black pencil.letters, ymca, france -
Bendigo Military Museum
Letter - LETTERS WW1, C.1917
Letters from Alfred G Ferris No 2156 AIF to his family at Terrick Terrick. Refer cat No 4183.3P for Alf’s service details..1) Letter, “YMCA, With the Australian Imperial Force” letterhead, yellowed, all printing in red & black, ruled lines, hand written in black pencil, dated. .2) letter, rectangular shape, off white colour, hand written in black pencil & ink. .3) Letter, rectangular shape, off white colour, unlined, hand written in black pencil, dated..1) Main points, “France Sun 11th Feb 1917”, “Dear Mother”, “Always your loving son Alf” .2) Main points, “I remain your loving brother & son xxxx Alf (Love to all)” .3 Main points, “France Sun 18th Feb 1917”, “Dear Mother & all”letters, ymca, france -
Bendigo Military Museum
Letter - LETTER WW1, C.1917
Letters from Alf Ferris to his Mother at Terrick Terrick . Refer cat No 4183.3P..1).2).3) Letters, “YMCA with the AIF” Letterhead, rectangular shape, off white colour, ruled lines, print in red and black, handwritten in black pencil, dated, .2).3) is the one letter..1) “Belgium 14th Nov 1917, Dear Mother”. .2) “Belgium 22nd Nov 1917, Dear Mother”.letters, ymca, belgium 1917 -
Bendigo Military Museum
Postcard - POSTCARDS WW1, C.1918
Both letters written to Mrs W Ferris in Terrick Terrick from her son Alf Ferris, refer Cat No 4183.3P.1).2) Field Service Post Cards, rectangular shape, light fawn colour, all print in black, stamped Army PO, top has Coat of Arms, details re use, hand written in black pencil..1) “2 OC 18” (2.10.1918) .2) “9 ... 18” Both Have, “A.F.A 2042. 114/GEN No./5248”post cards, field service, -
Bendigo Military Museum
Letter - LETTERS AND ENVELOPES, Both 1918
One letter is to “Jim and all at home”, the other to “Dear Mother” The letters are from Alfred G Ferris No 2156. refer cat No 4183.3P for his service details..1) Addressed envelope, “On Active service” with hand written address and Field post Mark. .2) Hand written letter in pencil dated 6.1.1918. .3) Addressed “On Active Service” Salvation Army envelope. .4) Hand written letter dated 25.5.1918.france, letters, envelopes, aif, ww1 -
Bendigo Military Museum
Letter - LETTERS WW1, 1919
Letters from Pte Alfred Ferris to his Mother and Family in Terrick Terrick Victoria. Refer cat No 4183.3P for service details..1) letter yellowed paper ruled lines, hand written in black pencil. .2) Envelope, Salvation Army On Active Service, 3 green postage stamps and 2 crossed flags. .3) .4) Letter, Salvation Army letter head, ruled lines, hand written in black pencil..1) “.......... Belgium Mon 7th April 1919, Dear Mother” .3) “Le Harve Sun 18th May 1919, Dear Mother and All”letters, envelopes, salvation army -
Bendigo Military Museum
Book - BOOK of Correspondence of WW1, Big Sky Publishing Pty Ltd, "The Man Who Carried the Nation's Grief", 2016
Collection of lettters from distressed families during WW1 to "Base Records" and the correspondence in reply signed by J.M. Lean.Soft cover book. Soft cover, cardboard: white, yellow and black print on front, spine and back. Front cover, background illustration montage of portrait photograph of a soldier in uniform and 2 typewritten letters in sepia tones. Back cover: sepia tones, photograph of a number of women working on typewriters. 440 pages, cut, plain, white paper. Illustrated black and white photographs.Collection of lettters from distressed families during WW1 to "Base Records" and the correspondence in reply signed by J.M. Lean.books, ww1, correspondence, biography -
Lara RSL Sub Branch
Photograph, Photograph in paper frame, 1917
The picture shows 3 soldiers, 2 sitting on 2 of the captured Ottaman Field guns during the Gaza Battle in WW1On the paper frame written Guns captured by us during the Gaza Battle gaza battle, ww1, guns, ottaman -
Lara RSL Sub Branch
Personal Records, Hammock Tag WW1
World War 1 issue.World War 1 issue.Brown thin cardboard Tag, Small metal eye-let. Tag has a peferation across the middle of the tag.WW1 issue.To be attached to the top button tunic. Assigned to S.W. Ellis. Reverse of the tag : A.I.F. Unit : 2 MGC Name : Ellis S.W., Rank : Pte. Number : 640, Hospital : , Diagnosis : Effort Sysdrome. Information is duplicated on both sides of the perforation of the tag. -
Lara RSL Sub Branch
Booklet, Souvenir of The Camp, Australian Y.M.C.A. Series, circ 1900's
Historical photos of camp areaWW1, Camp set-outBooklet, cardboard cover, pages containing Photographs of the camp etc. Booklet containing Photographs of the camp etc. Details are 1. Y.M.C.A. The Camp. 2. The Cross & village Barford. 3. Stonehenge. 4.Main Road, through camp. 5. Main road to Camp. 6. The Camp Headquarters 4 Command. 7. Head Quarters The Camp. 8. H.Q.-Pay office. 8. H.Q, Gardening, The camp. 9. The camp, 9 Command. 10. Garden - Australia map and title. 11. The Smithy Figheldean. "The spreading chestnut tree"