The cards where distributed army personal to send home from the war. J.I. McIntyre was a member of the Lara RSL along with brothers Jim and Thonas Blue Card with white boundary, with card insert and red ribbon tying them together On the front page 58th Battalion Badge. Inside 1916-1917 inside a wreath of wheat .Going down on either side in a scroll like pattern is the names of battles on the left is Somme, Fromelles Sinai and on the right is Lagnicourt, Bullecourt, Polygon Wood. In the middle is written in script With Kindness Remembrances & all Good A.I.FWishes for Christmas & New Year From J.L McIntyre. Down the bottom is 58th Battalion A.I.F Xmas 1917 New Year 1918 christmas card, world war one, army, a.i.f, mcintyre

Framed postcards (3) addressed to (1) Dear Kath. (2) Dear Teddy. (3) Dear GracieSix weeks after writing this postcard, on Feb 25th, 1917, Private James Carney was killed in action in France with the 7th. Battalion. He has no known grave and is remembered at the memorial in Villers-Bretonneux.

This small metal plane was manufactured in 1909 by Spiers-Stewart, Ayr, Ayrshire, Scotland. Stewart Spiers began making planes in Ayr in around 1840. The business continued successfully as a small operation until the mid-1930s.This plane is an example of tools made overseas and used in the 1900's. Box plane; hand operated small metal plane with round wooden knob. Plane has separate blade and blade cap. Inscription on blade cap is indecipherable. Originally marked as made by Spiers."SPIERS"flagstaff hill, warrnambool, maritime-museum, maritime village, shipwreck coast, tradesman's tool, plane, box plane, tool, spiers-stewart, early 20th century, scotland, hand tool, stewart spiers, spiers, woodworking

This badge is a memento of Alec Eason (1889-1956) who played for Geelong Football Club from 1909 to 1921. He won the club’s best and fairest in 1915 and is a member of the Geelong team of the century and Hall of FameA memento of a well known player of the Geelong Football club Round tin badge with dusty blue edge and writing with sepia toned photograph of footballer with similarly toned text underneath the photo.Geelong football club, Alec. Eason A K Patrick, maker.geelong football club, alec eason, alec eason badge,

In E.H. Sugden's "Catalogue of Wesleyana". In Telford V: 21-22. See 'An interesting present', Sugden's report and transcript in "The Spectator" 36 (1909): 1054 and report and transcript in "The Wesleyan Methodist Magazine" 133 (1910): 45Letter 1766 July 9, Yarm to the Revd Mr Furly at Crossport, Huddersfield, from John Wesley. Holograph, signed.john wesley, revd mr furly

Understood to have been used in Linton c.1864. Information provided in 1993 by Russell McDonagh Bennett suggests these scales may also have been used at Dawsons Dam mine c.1907-1909.Beam scales used for weighing gold. Scales consist of two circular metal dishes, each supported by three wires suspended from a metal balance (beam), which in turn is linked to and supported by a vertical metal stand. A lever attached to the stand can be used to move the weighing dishes vertically and horizontally. The scales are mounted on a rectangular wooden box with a sliding drawer which is divided into three compartments.Maker's marks stamped on dishes, lever and stand. Date "1863" stamped on lever, also (in smaller letters) "10.8.1864".gold scales

Originally the Olympic Skating Rink (1908), it was converted to an auditorium for live theatre in 1909. In 1911 it was leased by the propietors of His Majesty's West's Pictures. After alterations it opened as Lyric Photo Plays 12th April 1911.Bendigo Advertiser from 2004. Grand old dame: a photograph of the Lyric Theatre, then known as Lyric Photo Plays Co. Ltd, taken by Vincent Kelly on February 1913, and published in the Bendigo Advertiser the following day, several days before the official opening. Under this photo there is a letter from James Lerk titled 'Save the Lyric façade'newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were

Robert Hission and Annie McDonald married in 1900. They lived at Linton, Pitfield and Geelong before moving to New Zealand in about 1903-04. Robert died in New Zealand in 1909 and Annie returned to Australia in 1912.Sepia photograph of a bearded gentleman wearing suit, seated with left hand holding newspaper on knee, right arm resting on chair arm, with lady wearing long sleeved long gown standing with right arm resting on small table, head leaning on right arm with elbow resting on pedestal."Mr Robert Hisshion Snr. / born at Linton 1863. / Mrs Robert Hisshion (nee Annie McDonald) / born Langiwilli 1874".robert hisshion snr., annie hisshion, annie (ann) mcdonald

PRIVATE ROBERT RICHARD METCALF, No. 4853, 7th Infantry Battalion, 5th Pioneer Battalion, Killed in Action 10 May 1917, France.Memorabilia - framed story of a soldier, in colour, using memorabilia of one soldier and his life. Frame - Black extruded plastic, glass front, cardboard backing.ROBERT R METCALFframed item, anzacs, eaglehawk

Councilor R.L.Medwell was elected to council in 1910 serving until 1919.He was appointed Shire President in 1917-18. He died in 1919.Original Historic Photo.Sepia photo,(oval), of Councilor R.L.Medwell.It is set in a pinkish/tan mount with decorative features of flowers in tan,blue and white, and forms part of a collection of photos of all councilors and staff for the year 1911-12.It is on right hand side of bottom row. Presented to the Ballarat Shire Council.J.Dickie Esq.J.P.President 1911-12.ballarat shire council, medwell r l 1910 1919

The Mosman Council opened swimming baths at Balmoral Beach in 1897. The Spit Swimming Club, a family club since 1917, overlooks the pool. Colour photograph of an sea swimming enclosure at Balmoral Beach. The swimming pool is surrounded by a shark net. balmoral swimming enclosure, balmoral swimming pool, balmoral, swimming pool, balmoral baths, spit swimming club

The Mosman Council opened swimming baths at Balmoral Beach in 1897. The Spit Swimming Club, a family club since 1917, overlooks the pool. Colour photograph of an sea swimming enclosure at Balmoral Beach. The swimming pool is surrounded by a shark net. balmoral swimming enclosure, balmoral swimming pool, balmoral, swimming pool, balmoral baths, spit swimming club

Dvr Young was born in Kyneton. He enlisted in 1917 in the Light Horse Regiment and served in France. He returned to Australia and was discharged in 1919.Local born service-man, joined the Light Horse regiment as many other local lads did.IMAGE 1 Medal with ribbon, mounted on card containing information about Dvr C T M Young 2639 IMAGE 2 Medal onlyThe rim of the medal has Dvr Young’s name and number engraved on it. On the back of the medal: The Great War for civilisation. 1914 - 1919 Card records information concerning Dvr Young's service records.ww1

Benjamin Champion (1869-1952) was one of the first nine councillors of the new municipality of Sandringham in 1917. He was Mayor of Sandringham in 1918-19.councillor, sandringham, local government, municipality, mayor, justice of the peace, portrait, city of sandringham, cr b. champion, benjamin champion, mayor of sandringham

Author, Philip Edward Muskett (1857-1909), medical practitioner and health reformer, was born on 5 February 1857 at Collingwood, Melbourne, son of English-born, Particular Baptist parents Charles Muskett, bookseller, and his wife Phoebe, née Charlwood. His work focused on infant health and welfare. His writing advocated radical changes in the diet of Australians. His last work, The Attainment of Health (1909), was a detailed guide to foods to eat or avoid for specific complaints and diseases. This book was owned by Helena Warren of Newmerella, Orbost. Mrs Warren was a well known photographer and local press correspondent.This book, written by Philip Muskett who was he was well known for his writing on medical subjects, was an influential guide to family health in the early 20th century.A thick red covered book of 678 pp. It contains many advertisements for food suitable for treating diseases and is a detailed guide to foods to eat or avoid for specific complaints and diseases.muskett-philip health diet book-attainment-of-health-and treatment-by-diet

Sepia photograph: male portrait, man is dressed in uniform, wearing tie and Sam Browne belt across chest. Badges on both shoulders. Short haircut, with moustache. Written on back in print: ' to the memory of our friend Maldwyn Leslie Williams, Lt. Col. MBBS, who died of wounds received in France, March, 3rd. 1917.' See Research field for more information.Bartlett Bros.person, individual, m.l. williams, williams, maldwyn leslie. medical practitioners. bendigo base hospital. world war 1. bartlett bros.

White label with dark blue printing and double line border. Label is for J. J. Cocking, Pharmaceutical & Homoeopathic Chemist, Bendigo. Direction for use are also printed. Stuck to the back is a circular Bendigo Show 1917 Oct 9, 10, 11. Has a dark blue jagged border and three horses heads behind the printing. Two flowers under Bendigo.business, printers, cambridge press, cambridge press collection, j j cocking, bendigo show

Jim Woolrich, brother of Ted and son of George Woolrich dressed in a suit, tie and hat. In 1917 Jim started a passenger car service from Ferntree Gully to Olinda with his father, George. This did not last long. Around 1919 Jim had started a nursery on part of his father's land in Olinda. He produced and sold flowers and foliage to shops.Jim Woolrichjim woolrich, woolrich, olinda

John Alexander Spence was born in Fremantle 2nd July 1893. In 1912 he joined the Australian Navy as a Stoker and was posted to H.M.A.S. Australia. He was on this ship when it sailed at the head of the convoy into Sydney Harbour in 1913. At the outbreak of WW1, his ship was sent to German New Guinea where he saw conflict with the enemy and received a gunshot wound to his hand. This required him to be returned to Australia and the Naval doctors considered him unfit for further Naval service. When his hand healed Spence joined the AIF on the 2 August 1915 and was posted to the 52nd Battalion and embarked on the “Benalla” on the 1 November 1915. He was promoted to Lance Corporal on the 1 June 1916 on 9 September was promoted to Corporal and the next day to Sergeant. At Messines Ridge he was awarded the Distinguished Conduct Medal. At Dernancourt, a village near Villers he was awarded the Military Medal on 6 April 1918. Subsequently he was badly injured. He had captured four German soldiers and one Officer. While marching them back to the Allied lines the Officer grabbed one of the patrol member’s gun and fired three shots at Sergeant Spence which smashed his hip. Despite his injuries Spence managed to bring the Officer down with a revolver shot. On the 30th April he was repatriated to England and admitted to the Alexandria Hospital at Cosham. He did not return to the western front as his injuries were too severe. He returned to Australia on board the Somalia arriving home on the 21st December 1919. Before joining the forces he was a prominent amateur boxer, a pupil of the renowned heavyweight Bill Doherty. During WW1 he won the Army lightweight championship, competing against professionals as well as amateurs. He defended the title successfully for three successive years. On his discharge from the Army he fought under the name of Sonny Kidson. He also turned to coaching and had remarkable success having coached the Army and Navy boxing teams. John Spence died on the 20 November 1962 at Hollywood Repatriation Hospital aged 69. Post card sized photo of 3400 Sergeant John Alexander Spence DCM, MM, 52 Battalion AIF. Photo shows medal ribbons of Distinguished Conduct Medal (awarded June 1917) and Military Medal (awarded April 1918), 2 wound stripes, 5 service stripes, 52 Battalion AIF colour patch and soft style forage cap.spence, 52 battalion, aif, dcm, mm

.1 - Black and white photograph of HTT bogie trams Nos. 11 and 18, at the corner of Riversdale and Glenferrie Road, c1916 - 1917. The PMTT overhead for Glenferrie Road is visible behind the tramcars. Possibly a copy print. See inscriptions for details. .2 - Handwritten notes by Bob Lilburn of Bacchus Marsh on lined paper, about the location and the tramcars themselves and their future history.Written on rear of photo in ink "1916-17 Trust Trams corner Riversdale Glenferrie Rds / taken by M. W. Haymantrams, tramways, htt, glenferrie rd, riversdale rd, bogie trams

John Richards Harris was born in 1868 of Cornish miner parents in Chiltern. He attended Rutherglen State School No. 522 (Rutherglen Common School), probably starting there in it's 1st or 2nd year of opening. He practiced medicine in Rutherglen, and was the doctor who examined many of the local men for enlistment in World War 1. In 1917, he enlisted himself, and served as Medical Officer in the Australian Flying Corps in Egypt. In 1920 he was elected to the Legislative Council of Victoria, where he served for much of the period from then until 1946. He received his knighthood in 1937. After retiring from politics, he returned to Rutherglen as a medical practitioner and vigneron. As a vigneron he made the sweet fortified wines that were common in the district, but in the 1920s he experimented with a dry sherry style, made in the Spanish manner. His 'Doctor John' sherry won many show awards. He died in 1946, and is buried in Carlyle Cemetery, Rutherglen.Black and white portrait photograph of a man in military uniform.Typed on back of photo: "Sir John Harris"john richards harris, legislative council, victorian politics, wine industry, medical practitioners, doctors, common school, australian flying corps, world war i, world war 1, ww1, wwi

Cowes Post Office built in 1909 with handmade bricks which were first used in the building of first Chicory Kiln in Cowes on Phillip Island in 1870 by the West brothers, Solomon and John. It is now a Restaurant and Pizza outlet.Large white building on the west corner of Thompson Avenue and The Esplanade, Coweslocal history, photographs, buildings, historic, buildings - historical, coloured photograph, john cook, phillip island, cowes old post office

In September 1917, Joseph Farrie, labourer, was accused, along with Robert Gardner, of defrauding the Commonwealth Government by creating a fictitious soldier and drawing his pay.Prison record forJoseph Farrie, prisoner registered number 34753, giving details of the prisoner, his crimes and the dates and places of his trials.english speaking prisoner, joseph frederick farrie, conspiracy to defraud

Diary covers the period from embarkation on HMAT Ceramic in November 1915 until December 1916. Mawson was killed in action at Ypres in November 1917. Red, pocket diary with pencil fitted to the holder. WW1 diary of Frederick Mawson (3073 - 5th Field Company Engineers). Includes three embroided postcards("silks").Inscribed: Good luck and best wishes From W A J Bucklandww1, ypres, postcards, diaries, frederick w mawson, 5 field company engineers, silks

The Protestant Association of Victoria was established in 1858. It is distinct from the Victorian Protestant Association that was established in 1917 and was active during and after World War I.The card carries the signatures of the founding members of the Association, including John Pascoe Fawkner, who, after settling in Hobson's Bay in October 1835, amassed large land holdings, was a newspaper proprietor and served on the Legislative Council for 18 years. Cream coloured card certifying the membership of James Hinds of 61 Spring Street as Member no. 17 of the Protestant Association of Victoria on 5 March 1958. Printed in dark brown/purple. Handwriting in black ink. Rules printed on the back.James Hinds of 61 Spring Street was elected as Member of the Protestant Association of Victoria on Friday the 5th of March 1958. Dated this 12th day of July 1958. Signatures of John P Fawkner (President), William Hinds (Treasurer), William Robinson (Secretary). No. 17.1858, john pascoe fawkner, 19th century, protestant association of victoria, victoria - history

Note by T.H. Kneen 19 November 1991, "This part of the Principal's Residence was modified to provide more bedroom accommodation for Mr McLennan's family in 1917."Black and white photograph. Corner of house with Phoenix canariensis in the foreground.On reverse, "1913 The Sear's Studios, 271 Collins Street, Melbourne."principal's residence, mr mclennan, phoenix canariensis

Henry Beresford Grace (1856-1930) was one of the first nine councillors of the new municipality of Sandringham in 1917. He was Mayor of Sandringham in 1921-22.councillor, sandringham, local government, municipality, mayor, justice of the peace, portrait, city of sandringham, cr. h.b. grace, henry beresford grace, mayor of sandringham

George William Knott (1869-1927) was one of the first nine councillors of the new municipality of Sandringham in 1917. He was Mayor of Sandringham in 1919-20.councillor, sandringham, local government, municipality, mayor, justice of the peace, portrait, city of sandringham, cr. g.w. knott, mayor of sandringham

Armoured Corps Regiments celebrate the first successful attack by tanks near village of Cambrai, France, 30 November 1917, often with a regimental dinner..Collection of four colour photographs of ' A ' Squadron, 8/13 Victorian Mounted Rifles cooks preparing food for Cambrai Dinner at Buna Barracks, Albury. Segeant Cooks J. Robinson, K. Muller wearing chef's hat, Corporal Cooks Teweson wearing tee shirt and B. Lewis.cambrai, dinner, vmr, muller, robinson, tewson, lewis, cooks