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Bendigo Military Museum
Photograph - PHOTOGRAPH, FRAMED, Pre WW1
Photo Herbert Booker FIELD as a Senior Cadet prior to WWI, he had 4 years in Senior Cadets. Herbert enlisted in the AIF on 26.6.1917 age 18 years in the 25th Reinforcements 14th Bn No 7596, embarked for England 21.11.1917, disembark 5.1.1918, attends 4th Div Signal School, embarks for France 29.7.1918 to reinforce 13th Bn, RTA 1.11.1919, discharged from the AIF 14.1.1920. He enlists in the CMF on 3.5.1939 No V1629, appointed Lt 3.12.1937, transfers to the 2nd AIF 10.9.1942 as VX104280, joins the Interim Army 1.7.1947 till 7.6.1948, appointment terminated with the rank of Lt Col. Awarded the "Efficiency Decoration"Frame, brown stained timber with gold inner edge also decorated with copper wire. Timber mount with glass. Photo, black & white of a soldier in uniform, half portrait of H B FIELD. He is in his Cadets uniform. Handwritten in blue ink on brown paper on back of frame: “Mrs J E McCrystal” In Red ink: “Prior to enlisting WWI Senior Cadets 2nd Lt 67B. 1st AIF HB FIELD PTE 7596 13th Aust Inf Btn. 2nd AIF VX104280 HQ 8th Command Quartermaster General (not in notes) On white label: "H B FIELD As a Senior Cadet prior to WWI. No 7596 13th Batt AIF' No VX104280 2nd AIF. Donated by Mrs J E McCrystal"photography-photographs, frame accessories, cadets, 67th -
Ringwood RSL Sub-Branch
Uniform Tally band, R A Artillery, pre WW1 early 1900s
Black Cloth with Gold letteringRA Artillery ( Royal Australian Artillery ) -
Bendigo Military Museum
Album - ALBUM, PHOTOGRAPH, est WWI
The Post cards were collected by Jack Grinton No 1043 38th Batt AIF during WW1. Part of the Grinton collection which included hundreds of negatives and developed photos that he took in WW1. Refer Cat No 1280 for service details. Refer 1317P, 1320P.Paper/cardboard covered album with194 postcards.albums, postcards, photography -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Australian Defence Force Ration Pack
A field ration, combat ration or ration pack is a canned or pre-packaged meal, easily prepared and eaten, transported by military troops on the battlefield. They are distinguished from regular military rations by virtue of being designed for minimal preparation in the field, using canned, pre-cooked or freeze-dried foods, powdered beverage mixes and concentrated food bars, as well as for long shelf life.Australian Defence Force Combat Ration pack for one man. Contains 30 items: tomato soup, processed cheddar cheese, blackberry fruits spread, sweetened condensed milk, cream cracker buscuits, scotch finger biscuits, instant coffee x2, chocolate drinking powder, sugar x8, mixed berry beverage powder, Cottee's cordial powder, tropical fruit grains, salt, pepper, sweet chilli sauce, tabasco sauce, arrowmint chewing gum, tangerine lemon lollies, toothpicks, scourer, napkins, bottle opener.Australian Defence Force Combat Ration (One Man) contents list.ration pack, australian army ration pack -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Army Field Ration
A field ration, combat ration or ration pack is a canned or pre-packaged meal, easily prepared and eaten, transported by military troops on the battlefield. They are distinguished from regular military rations by virtue of being designed for minimal preparation in the field, using canned, pre-cooked or freeze-dried foods, powdered beverage mixes and concentrated food bars, as well as for long shelf life.Most armies in the world today now field some form of pre-packaged combat ration, suitably tailored to meet national or ethnic tastes.AMF Emergency Ration Pack ContainerOn front: To open pull ring this way. Retain portion for handling contents when cooked. Gadden container On back: AMF Emergency Ration. To be consumed only when no other rations of any kind are procurable. Consumption of this ration must be reported at first opportunity. Instructions for use are printed under cover of container and also on paper slip within can. Gadden container.ration, container, food, ring pull, emergency -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Document, Letter from Lawrence McDougall donating Ringwood Primary School band uniform and District Inspector records from 1948-1955, 2014
Letter from Lawrence McDougall donating District Inspector Records 1948-1955, Centenary book and cards, two band jackets and one hat from former Ringwood Primary School Band pre 1974. +Additional Keywords: McDougall, Lawrence -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Photograph - Faram Bros showing glazed extension, Bay Street, Port Melbourne, 1928
Series of A4 copy photos given to the collection by Judy Faram, Illustrating the evolution of the 1856 building (see also #1516, 1522). The prints have been marked with dates. .06 - Faram Bros extension, glazed but pre verandah approx 1928In ink, various information dates etc on surface of prints.business and traders - hardware, built environment - commercial, george faram, thomas faram, richard faram, faram brothers hardware, allen faram -
Victorian Aboriginal Corporation for Languages
Book, Heather Evans et al, The Aboriginal people of Victoria. Volume 2., Select bibliography of post-1959 printed sources in the collections of the State Library of Victoria, 1998
Contents: [1] Select bibliography of pre-1960 printed sources in the collections of the State Library of Victoria /? Heather Evans --v. 2. Select bibliography of post-1959 printed sources in the collctions of the State Library of Victoria /? Heather Evans and Judy Macdonald.b&w photographs, b&w illustrationsstate library of victoria, bibliographies, catalogues -
Rutherglen Historical Society
Booklet, David Valentine, Visiting ANZACs at Rest in the Caerlyle Cemetery, 15/4/2015
For thee 2015 Centenary of the Landing at GalipoliA self guided tour booklet for all to be able to locate the WWI Diggers buried in the Carlyle Cemetery. There are articles, letters and brief service descriptions including pre-service occupation, final rank, unit, casualty status, Places of service and date of discharge carlyle cemetery, anazc, wwi, self guided tour, war graves, map -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Photograph, Lakes Post Newspaper, 4/04/1991 12:00:00 AM
Black and white photograph at Woodsedge Art Centre Colour Gang Art Show Frank Powell Richard Peach ABC radio Sale Grace Jobling Pres Newayung Debbie Heystratten Stephen Smith Lawrence Licctone Lakes Entrance Victoriaarts, exhibition -
Bendigo Tramways (managed by the Bendigo Heritage Attractions)
Coin Holder, unknown
Coin Holder used by staff on the Bendigo Tramways.A pre-decimal, spring-loaded coin holder constructed using three various size brass tubes that are braise welded together. A red painted support bracket enables the holder to slide onto a belt. Designed to house threepences, sixpences and shillings.coin holder, tram -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - BASIL MILLER COLLECTION: TRAMS - TRIP WAY-BILL
Pre - decimal, Electricity Supply Department, Provincial Tramways Trip Way-bill. One column is typewritten in red ink: 'Scholars' and 'Scholar's Monthly tickets. Two holes punched 210 mm apart at the bottom of the document. Document yellowing with age.basil miller, bendigo trams -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - A BAND OF GYPSIES EMPLOYEES INDEX 1839 - 1850, January 1993
A Band of Gypsies, employees of Niel Black & Co pre goldrush era. Along with Niel Black and company employees index 1839 - 1850 contains information on former employees known to have finished up at Bendigo & District. Prepared January 1993Kerry Vickersbendigo, neil black, mining -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Photograph, 1910c
Sepia toned photograph of Merrangbaur House, showing a large hipped roof building, veranda on front side, five people on veranda in pre-20 century fashion. Another large building to right of photo of later style. Lakes Entrance Victoriaguesthouses, tourism, people -
Melbourne Legacy
Photograph, RSL State Conference, 1973
Photos of an RSL Conference where Legacy had a stall of photos explaining their work. The yellow paper captions name a Legatee standing with Legatee Sullivan as being Barry Durkin. Also a photo of Betty C Lawson MBE, Florence Nightingale Medal, FCNA, MID, attending the conference who noticed the book 'We are here, too' in which she has written the foreward. The letters and diaries of Sister Olive Haynes, a nursing sister in WW1 provide a unique look at life at the front. Her son became a Legatee, David Dooley as her married name was Olive Dooley. The date is unknown but probably 1991 the year John Sullivan was president. Photos were in a scrapbook of photos spanning 1983 to 1991.A record that Legacy had a presence at an RSL Conference. Colour photo x 5 at an RSL Conference and two yellow paper labels. One label says "Legatee Garry Durkin received a certificate of appreciation at the RSL State Conference awarded for services to metal welfare." The other label says "Betty C Lawson MBE, Florence Nightingale Medal, FCNA, MID, attending the conference noticed the book 'We are here, too' in which she has written the foreward. / The letters and diaries of Sister Olive Haynes, a nursing sister in WW1 provide a unique look at life at the front. For details on this marvellous book call Legatee David Dooley on 457 3015 (the son of the late Mrs Olive Dooley, nee Haynes)."legatee event, rsl, conference, john sullivan -
Orbost & District Historical Society
folder of documents, Teachers from the Orbost District Who Served in World war 1, April 2015
These documents were compiled for the WW1 exhibition held in Orbost in April 2015.These documents re a useful refeence tool.A red plastic folder containing "Teachers from the Orbost District Who served in World war 1". It contains research articles.ww1 teachers-orbost soldiers-orbost -
Orbost & District Historical Society
folder of documents, Aboriginal Soldiers, April 2015
These documents were compiled for the WW1 exhibition held in Orbost April 2015.These documents are a useful reference tool.A reed plastic folders containing research articles on five indigenous men from the Orbost district known to have served overseas in World War 1ww1 soldiers-indigenous -
Bendigo Military Museum
Postcard - POSTCARD, PHOTOGRAPHIC
Photo of an Australian soldier taken in a formal position. No identification but likely WW1.Small black and white photo of a soldier in uniform leaning against a stand and holding a baton under his arm. Photo is on the front of a postcard that had not been used.Written on the back "Lizzie Brown" Imprint on corner of photo - " Kalima", some numbers and "Bendigo".ww1, soldier, post card, photo -
Lara RSL Sub Branch
Map, Framed Map of the western front 1914-1918, Map made by G.F.Trudgion R.A.E. circa 1916
Map showing position of western front line in 1914 at the start of WW1Map is from circa 1916 showing battle area of the Western Front during WW1Map of the western front 1914-1918North West Europe Shewing the Western Front 1914-1918 War. Below is description of Australian ANZAC's on Western Front and a graph on Comparison of Casualties from Major Western Front Battlesmap, g.f.trudgion, r.a.e., western front, ww1, world war one, north west europe, 1914, 1916, ww1 casulaties -
Greensborough Historical Society
Book, Angus & Robertson Ltd, Official History of Australia in the War of 1914-18; by C. E. W. Bean. 8th edition, 1938_
The official history of Australia in WW1 written by C. E. W. Bean12 volumes. Hard cover, dark red binding. Maps and black and white illustrationsPresented to James Gordon Saunders Longfellow St Norman Park Q July 1950c e w bean, world war i, australia army, gallipoli -
Orbost & District Historical Society
horse leggings, Before 1914
Used by the Light Horse Brigade in WW1. Donated by the family of Fred Christmas.This WW1 item is a reminder of those who took part in that conflict.A pair of dark brown horse leggings. Straps run around outside to a buckle. They are 'Light Horse Brigade" leggings from World War 1.horse-leggings transport ww1 light-horse-brigade -
St Kilda Historical Society
Administrative record - Forms, War Gas Report Form, c1915
Forms used for reporting gas attacks and the testing of gas during WW1.Stapled pad of paper forms printed in blackwwi, world war i -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Badge - RSL Badge, RSL, 1919
Special edition RSL Lapel Badge made for the end of WW1 (1919)Small irregular shaped gold metal lapel badge with red blue and white enamel detail. The centre of the badge shows a sailor and a soldier in raised detail. A blue enamel circle surrounds the central detail and has 'RETURNED SAILORS & SOLDIERS / IMPERIAL LEAGUE' in raised brass lettering. The outer edges of the shield are white enamel. Representing unity are the floral symbols for Australia and the United Kingdom in the top left and right hand shoulders of the shield; Wattle for Australia, leek for Wales, rose for England, thistle for Scotland and the shamrock for Ireland. At the bottom of the badge is a red enamelled scroll with 'AUSTRALIA' written in raised brass lettering. Returned Sailors and Soldiers Imperial League Australia 1919 Reverse - Made in Australiarsl, badge, 1919, ww1 -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Postcard - Postcards, Frau Peter Hefs, 1940's
Sent to Frau Peter Hefs by her soldier Husband during WW1Collection of 7 postcards sent to Frau Peter Hefs. They are handwritten in pencil in Germanww1, documents, postcards, frau peter hefs -
Uniting Church Archives - Synod of Victoria
Print
Rev. Thomas C Rentoul (1882-1945) was a Chaplain General WW1.Print of a photograph of Thomas Craike Rentoul.rentoul, tc, methodist -
Uniting Church Archives - Synod of Victoria
Photograph, C1910
Rev. Thomas C. Rentoul (1882-1945) was a Chaplain General WW1.Matt, black and white, seated studio portrait of Rev. Thomas C. Rentoul on card.rentoul, tc, methodist -
Chiltern Athenaeum Trust
Book, New Testament Souvenir of Peace WORLD WIDE WAR 1914-1918
1916 New Testament owned by Richard Evans while serving in WW1Richard Evans was born in Chiltern Valley and served in WW1Size 66mm x 100mm, colour khaki fabric, reinforced cover print, front and back cover has black print, parchment coloured pages with red edges. Cover insignia contains laurel wreath with dove of peace above a small bible Inside front cover contains wording - Richard Evans 19.18 (different pen entries) Pte R Evans Nos 69029 16th Reinforcements Victoria Aus Imperial Forces Abroadchiltern valley, chiltern, new testament, ww1, richard evans -
Chiltern Athenaeum Trust
Book, The Shorter Catechism, agreed upon by the Assembly of Divines at Westminster
Owned by Richard Evans who lived in Chiltern Valley and served in WW1Religious instruction in question and answer format132mmx 80mm, Ochre coloured, lightweight paper cover. Interior pages light coffee coloured, black print on the front of cover, insignia of lions, Greek style black ink border. Back cover contains a multiplication table.No.69029 Pte R Evans, 16 Reinforcements, G I G Vic Aus Imperial Forces Abroad British and Foreign Bible Society Bible House 241-243 Flinders Lane Melbourne 20.11.18chiltern, chiltern valley, richard evans, shorter catechism, religion -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Nurses & Committee at unveiling of the Honour Roll 1919, 1919
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 -
Malmsbury Historical Society
Photograph (Item), "Archibald Ralph Hooppell, Died Of Wounds France 1916", Malmsbury bef1916
People - "Hooppell, Archibald Ralph" Buildings - Studio Portrait Associated with - Ww1