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Chiltern Athenaeum Trust
Memorial Card and Photo of grave, Private Ernest Maffesoni
Buff coloured reproduced memorial card with photo of Private Ernest Maffesoni. In Loving Memory of Private Ernest Maffesoni. Photograph of headstone in France. ernest maffesoni, gallipoli, ww1, chiltern -
Chiltern Athenaeum Trust
WW1 Greeting Postcard, 1917
WW1 Circa 1914-1918 Sent to Chiltern resident Mrs. Wm Fuge Cornishtown via Chiltern. WW1 The Great War 1914-1918Buff coloured WW1 Greeting Postcard "To My Dear Sister". Item has an internal card within an attached lace envelope. The card contained within has a number of commonwealth flags around the edges as a border and the card has the wording "Happy Birthday Greetings". Internal lace overlay is made of silk and has embroidery around the edges with small red roses and green stems and a larger embroided pansy flower in the middle of purple and yellow colours, with two small bordering elderflowers of light blue colouring. France October 14th 1917 Card reads as follows: Dear Ethel, your letter to hand 12th August and pleased to hear you are all well. Wishing you and all the compliments of the season I remain your loving brother Bert. Address annotated on the card : Mrs Wm Fuge Cornishtown Via Chiltern Victoria Australia. The wording on the bottom part of the silk envelope is in red embroidery and annotates the following " To my dear sister". ww1, the great war 1914-1918 -
Chiltern Athenaeum Trust
WW1 Greeting Postcard, 1916
WW1 1914-1918 Greetings postcard WW1. Sent to Ethel (Mrs. William Fuge) from brother Bert WW1 soldier.WW1 The Great War 1914-1918Buff coloured greeting postcard WW1 with yellow embroidery wording "I'm Thinking of you". Card contains lace overlay envelope which is empty but has flowers embroidered in white, green and pink. Card has yellow embroidered wording " I'm thinking of you ". ww1, the great war 1914-1918, ethel fuge (mrs. william fuge) cornishtown resident via chiltern -
Chiltern Athenaeum Trust
WW1 Propaganda Postcard "Remember Miss Edith Cavell"
WW1 October 12, 1915 Miss Edith Cavell, British Nurse Killed in Belgium by a German Firing Squad Propaganda PostcardWW1 1915 Postcard Propaganda British forces Death by Firing Squad of Miss Edith CavellWW1 Propaganda postcard depicting the death of Miss Edith Cavell a British Nurse nursing in Belgium. Sepia coloured card mainly grey and white in colouring. Thin Cardboard type. Depicts a picture of the nurse (Edith Cavell) lying prostate after being killed by a German Firing Squad.Miss Edith Cavell murdered October 12th 1915, and in large capitals emphasizing the word MURDERED. ww1 postcard, miss edith cavell british nurse, killed by german firiing squad october 12, 1915 -
Clunes Museum
Card - GREETING CARD, 1917
SENT BY NORMAN THOMAS FROM FRANCE DURING WW1 (1917) TO HIS SISTER HANNAHGREETING CARD WITH AUSTRALIAN COMMONWEALTH MILITARY FORCES BADGE AND PURPLE RIBBON BOW ON FRONT COVER.GREETINGS FROM THE FRONT FROM NORMAN TO HANNAH WITH LOVE XXXXXXX FRANCE 1917local history, documents, cards, w.w.1 memorabilia -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Soldiers’ Memorial World War 1 Main Street -- Rose Series Postcard P. 12145
Original Rose Series Postcard Soldiers’ Memorial with Weighbridge and Coffee Palace formerly Castlemaine Hotel. The inscription on the memorial reads. "Erected by Girl's Remembrance League to the Honour of the Living and the Everlasting Glory of the dead, who fought in the Great War 1914-1919. Lest We Forget"Original Rose Series Post Card and three enlargements. Shows Soldiers Memorial, Weighbridge and Coffee Place, c.1940The Rose Series P. 12145 Soldiers Memorial, Stawell Vic.stawell ww1 -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Three soldiers, P. Nash, Herb Godbear and Raymond Membrey
Three soldiers January 1916. 21st Battalion A.I.F. Raymond Edward Membrey on right of photo with friends Perch Nash & Herb Godbear,Photographic post card of three W.W.1 soldiers in uniform.Written under photo print Percy Nash, Herb Godbear (friends) Raymond Edward Membrey. January 1916. 21st Battalion A.I.F. Written on the post card dated 10.12.15. Dear Tot & Lil. I owe you a letter but there not much news this time. We have been on weekend leave from yesterday at 12 o'clock till midnight tonight I am going up for a swim and then out to Harolds. Did M. J McKinnon come home in the hospital ship. It was hard luck that cake being shook by the dog. We went to poyts last night. We are going to Tugamah on New Year's Day. We have to meet another hospital ship tomorrow in the morning and play at Moonie Ponds in the afternoon. All the news this time. Raymondstawell ww1 -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, War memorial at Langensalza sent by Ray Membrey
Photograph of the War Memorial at Langensalza. The post card was sent by Ray Membrey from the P.O.W. camp 3.7.1917. Post card of War Memorial at Langensalza set in a grave site.Denkmal, den versiorbenen Gefangenen lm Larger Langensaiza Written on the back of the post card. "3 July 1917 I am doing well. Raymond addressed to Mrs. Membrey Skene St Stawell Victoria Australia." stawell ww1 -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Mr. William Gray A. I. F. Bandsman 1914 –1918 -- In Uniform - Studio Portrait
Bandsman William Gray A. I. F. 1914 –1918 The Gray Family respected residents of StawellPortrait photograph of a World War 1 soldier in uniform on an oval shaped image on a post card.No 1301 Bandsman Wm. Gray, B. Company A.I.F. 39th Battalion 10th Infantry Brigade. On Active Service Abroad Grammond Gordon Studios, Stawell.stawell ww1 -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Book, Stawell Historical Society, Concongella Honour Roll WW1 Concongella School, 1919
This is a copy of an honor book at the Concongella State School. It contains histories of war service in World War 1 of 32 Men with Concongella district connections.Purple plastic cover with a taped white card containing title, black plastic binding Title on spine Red Tape, White Print.Honor roll WW1 Concongella Schoolstawell ww1 -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Nurses & Committee at unveiling of the Honour Roll 1919, 1919
... Hospital 1919 hospital ww1 medical nursing Post Card Unveiling ...Unveiling of WW1 Honour Roll at Pleasant Creek Stawell Hospital 1919 Group of men in suites & nurses in uniform on steps of Pleasant Creek Hospital StawellPost Card Unveiling of Honour Roll at Stawell Hospital. The group consists of Nursing Staff. Drs. And Committee taken at the unveiling of honour Roll 1st row Nurse McLeod Sister Mc Lay Matron Wren Nurse Williams (c). 2nd A Gullan. 3rd. Nurse Healy & Witney 4th M Booth & M Wennerbom. The men are the Committee & Dr. Fox. hospital, ww1, medical, nursing -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
Christmas card, Unknown
WW1 Historical significanceChristmas card dated 1918 with the Australian Rising Sun emblem printed on the front. (Australian Commonwealth Military Forces).On the inside of the card is printed This greeting with wishes true, is tendered from me to you, with letters of gold may its words unfold a message of joy to you. Christmas, 1918. Signed by Will 1918. On last page of the card is written London Nov 1st 1918. -
Rutherglen Historical Society
Letter, Goff Buchan, 28/02/1918 (Exact)
Found in a tobacco tin by David Gillespie in a house near the water tower. Not known who Goff Buchan was. Goff Buchan has now been identified. See comment below.Pencil written letter, one page on one side on yellowing lined paper and tobacco tin in which it was found. Tin contained at one time Happy Thoughts TobaccoLetter: "Palestine / 28 Feb 1918 / Alick / Your welcome card just arrived. Pleased to hear you are doing well. That's not a very appropriate card to send to a fellow out on this desert where he never sees a woman. But it caused some fun. Well Jack Old Boy, I am in hospital at present with a crook knee caused through that gentle sport called football, but will soon be out. I didn't get that parcel [Dougie?] sent. I would have liked to have got it too, but never mind, better luck next time. Well, remember me to all the boys. Give my love to all at home. / Your Loving Brother / Goff Buchan"letter from soldier, goff buchan, world war 1, godfrey buchan, 3rd lighthorse, 8th lighthorse, alexander buchan, alick buchan, buchan family, world war i, ww1, wwi -
Rutherglen Historical Society
Image, c1915
Black and white post card photograph of a group of men in World War 1 military uniforms, posing in front of a building in camp.On back of postcard: "William Collier left back row, going to 1919 war. Men recruited from Rutherglen"william collier, world war i, world war 1, ww1, wwi -
Rutherglen Historical Society
Postcard - Image, c1917
According to his military records, William Collier did not make it to France. After enlisting on 3/04/1915 he went to England. It was there that he was diagnosed with "Miner's Complaint" and discharged as medically unfit, returning to Australia on 17/07/1917 on the Aryshire.Black and white post card photograph of three men in World War 1 military uniform, standing in snow. They appear to have been in a snowball fight.On back of card: "Grandpa Collier in middle. I think in France in 1919"william collier, world war i, world war 1, ww1, wwi -
Rutherglen Historical Society
Letter - Envelope, 22/10/1917
Found at the rubbish tip with other items from Percy Fullerton during WWI, sent to his future wife Fern Aitken.Rather tattered and stained envelope with a one penny stamp bearing a photograph of King George V. Envelope probably to go with card - record no. 1281.1Post mark: "Earls Court 5:45pm 22 Oct 1917" Address: "Miss F Aitken, 'Ferndale', Rutherglen, Victoria, Australia." percy fullerton, fern aitken, world war 1, world war i, ww1, wwi -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
Photograph - Cigarette Cards, Magpie Virginia Cigarette Cards, c.1922
Cigarette cards issued post WW1 (Circa 1921) by the J.J Schuh Tobacco Company, Melbourne.Record of events during WW1Small cardboard box containing 21(3 duplicates) photographs of various scenes around the Ypres? area during WW1Magpie Virginia Cigarettes J.J.Schuh tobacco company Pty. Ltd. Tobacco House Melbourneworld war 1, ww1, world war one, ww one, cigarette card, magpie cigarette card -
Ballarat Heritage Services
Photograph, Henry William Frisch, c1915
Henry William Frisch was born at Warrnambool to H.W. and Sarah Frisch. He iniitally served with the 8th Battallion, was transferred to the 59th Battalion on 26 February 1916, then to the 58th Battalion on 15 May 1916 served with the 59th Battalion during World War One. He had the regimental number 3054. At the time of his enlistment on 8 June 1915 he had worked as a butter box maker at MvcGennan's of Warrmabool. On 26 February 1916 he was at Tel-el-Kebir, Egypt. On 17 June 1916 he embarked on the H.T. Translyvania from Alexandria and disembarked at Marseilles on 23 June 1916. On 14 September 1917 he was furloughed to England, rejoining his battalion on 05 October 1917. On 16 October 1917 Henry Frisch was wounded in the field with shrapnel wounds to the back and neck and multiple shrapnel wounds penetrating the abdomen. He died of wounds received on 17 October 1917 aged 23 yeard. He was buried at Lyssenthoek Military Cemetery (Plot 21. Row H. Grave 19A). The ceetery is south west Poperinghe, Begium. "IN MEMORIAM. ON ACTIVE SERVICE. FRISCH —In loving memory of our dear, son, Private H. W. Frisch, who died of wounds on 17th Oct., 1917, at the 17th Casualty Clearing, Station, France. No one knows how much we miss him, Friends may think the wound is healed; But they cannot see the sorrow, Deep within our hearts concealed. Just when life was brightest, Just when his hopes were best; His country called—he answered, Nows in God's home he rests. (Inserted by his loving parents, West Reserve, Warrnambool, his sisters and Stanley). FRISCH—In loving memory of my dear brother, Pte. H. W. Frisch, who died of wounds on 17th Oct., 1917, at the 17th Casualty Clear-ng Station, France. My hero brother. Sadly a sister is thinking, Of her soldier brother, so brave; Who fought for the cause of freedom, Who lies in a hero's grave. I seem, to see your face, dear Henry, Through a mist of anxious tears; And a sister's heart is broken, For many and many a year. One of Australia's dearest and best. Sadly missed by all. (Inserted by his loving sister, Ethel, East Melbourne). FRISCH—In loving memory of our dear brother, Henry William, who died of wounds in France, on 17th October, 1917. Not for the love of battle, Did he leave his dear homeland; He heard the call of duty, And responded like a man. —(Inserted by his loving sister and brother-in-law, France and Steve Ferrier) . FRISCH—In fond and loving memory of Private Henry Frisch, who died of wounds on active service 17th Oct., 1917. —(Fondly remembered by Mrs. Henry and family). (Warrnambool Standard, Thursday 17 October 1918.)Cut down photographic post card of Henry Wiliam Frisch. The photographer was located at 175 Collins St, Melbourne. Verso "Keith's uncle Henry Frisch killed WW1"world war one, henry frisch, belgium, warrnambool -
Ringwood RSL Sub-Branch
Book - Book - 1914 Field Artillery Training Manual, 1914 Field Artillery Training Manual, 1914
Used for training in WW1Red card covers paper pages 440 pages with illustrationsNo 641 Driver K. G. Woodham A sub section -
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Bereavement Card
This object relates to John Leonard GROAT. He was born on 1/02/1897 in Ballarat, VIC. John Leonard served in the AIF (12458) enlisting on, 21/10/1915 in Ballarat, VIC before being killed in action on duties with the 10th FLD AMBUL as a Army Non-Commissioned Lance Corporal / Lance Bombardier (LCPL/LBDR) on 16/10/1917. John Leonard GROAT was not a prisoner of war. His next of kin is Frederick Thomas GROAT (Father). John Groat was awarded the British War Medal, Victory Medal, British Military Medal GV.first world war (ww1), 1914 - 1918, literature, ballarat rsl, ballarat -
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Bereavement Card
This object relates to Wallace Clement TAYLOR. He was born on 1/01/1897 in Ballarat, VIC. Wallace Clement served in the AIF (8220) enlisting on, 08/04/1915 in Ballarat, VIC before being discharged from duties with the 4 FIELD AMBULANCE as a Army Non-Commissioned Private (PTE) on 02/08/1919. Wallace Clement TAYLOR was not a prisoner of war. His next of kin is Clara TAYLOR (Mother). Wallace Taylor was awarded the Victory Medal, British War Medal, 1914 Star."In Loving Memory of A T Batten"first world war (ww1), 1914 - 1918, literature, ballarat rsl, ballarat -
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Field Medical Card
This object relates to James Leslie JACKSON. He was born on 14/11/1921 in Spotswood, VIC. James Leslie served in the RAAF (13425) enlisting on, 23/02/1943 in Spotswood, VIC before being discharged from duties with the 1 STORES DEPOT as a RAAF Non-Commissioned Leading Aircraftman/Aircraftwoman (LAC/W) on 22/01/1946. James Leslie JACKSON was not a prisoner of war. His next of kin is Mary JACKSON. James Jackson was awarded the Australia Service Medal 1939-1946.first world war (ww1), 1914 - 1918, literature, ballarat rsl, ballarat -
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Greeting Card - "Greetings from a Soldier in Egypt"
Inscribed inside - "Loving Greeting to my dear Mother"; Signed - "From your loving & fond son Jim"first world war (ww1), 1914 - 1918, literature, ballarat rsl, ballarat -
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Crochet Work
This object relates to James KELLY. He was born on 1/01/1890 in Warragul, VIC. James served in the AIF (333) enlisting on, 10/09/1914 before being killed in action on duties with the 14TH BATTN as a Army Non-Commissioned Private (PTE) on 27/08/1915. James KELLY was not a prisoner of war. His next of kin is Micheal KELLY (Father) - Trentham. James Kelly was awarded the Victory Medal, British War Medal.Note attached reads - "This crochet work was done by Mabel TRUDGEON in memory of her oldest brother, Richard of Welshman's Reef near Newstead who was killed in France early in 1918. The enclosed card was his last word to home."first world war (ww1), 1914 - 1918, craft, ballarat rsl, ballarat -
Ballarat RSL Sub-Branch Inc.
Postcard - Post Card
'Mary Post Card Egypt'1916 For Little Harr From Archiefirst world war (ww1), 1914 - 1918, literature, ballarat rsl, ballarat -
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Post Card - Embroidered "To my Dear Mother"
France 5/10/17 Dear Mother, I am still in going order and hoping to be home before long. There is no news to put in this as I wrote all I could find in a letter which you should get the same mail as this. Wish you all a merry Christmasfirst world war (ww1), 1914 - 1918, literature, ballarat rsl, ballarat -
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Post Card
This object relates to Albury NEAL. He was born on 1/01/1893 in Ballarat, VIC. Albury served in the AIF (1885) enlisting on, 26/02/1916 in Ballarat, VIC before being discharged from duties with the 39 BATTN as a Army Non-Commissioned Private (PTE) on 11/03/1919. His next of kin is Albury NEAL. Gladys Neal was awarded the Australia Service Medal 1939-1946 and War Medal 1939-1945. Albury NEAL was not a prisoner of war.To his mother - Mary Ann NEAL ; photograph of himself on frontfirst world war (ww1), 1914 - 1918, literature, ballarat rsl, ballarat -
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Post Card
This object relates to Albury NEAL. He was born on 1/01/1893 in Ballarat, VIC. Albury served in the AIF (1885) enlisting on, 26/02/1916 in Ballarat, VIC before being discharged from duties with the 39 BATTN as a Army Non-Commissioned Private (PTE) on 11/03/1919. His next of kin is Albury NEAL. Gladys Neal was awarded the Australia Service Medal 1939-1946 and War Medal 1939-1945. Albury NEAL was not a prisoner of war.Unused; With photographfirst world war (ww1), 1914 - 1918, literature, ballarat rsl, ballarat -
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Post Card
This object relates to Albury NEAL. He was born on 1/01/1893 in Ballarat, VIC. Albury served in the AIF (1885) enlisting on, 26/02/1916 in Ballarat, VIC before being discharged from duties with the 39 BATTN as a Army Non-Commissioned Private (PTE) on 11/03/1919. His next of kin is Albury NEAL. Gladys Neal was awarded the Australia Service Medal 1939-1946 and War Medal 1939-1945. Albury NEAL was not a prisoner of war.To his mother, Mary Ann NEAL; Watercolour of Fritzfirst world war (ww1), 1914 - 1918, literature, ballarat rsl, ballarat -
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Post Card
This object relates to Albury NEAL. He was born on 1/01/1893 in Ballarat, VIC. Albury served in the AIF (1885) enlisting on, 26/02/1916 in Ballarat, VIC before being discharged from duties with the 39 BATTN as a Army Non-Commissioned Private (PTE) on 11/03/1919. His next of kin is Albury NEAL. Gladys Neal was awarded the Australia Service Medal 1939-1946 and War Medal 1939-1945. Albury NEAL was not a prisoner of war.To his mother, Mary Ann NEAL; Photo of Amesbury Cottage, Stonehenge Road, ENGLAND on frontfirst world war (ww1), 1914 - 1918, literature, ballarat rsl, ballarat