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Melbourne Legacy
Souvenir - Trophy, 24th Battalion Musketry Prize, c. 1915
This ornamental Sphinx is a memento of the founder of Melbourne Legacy, Lieutenant General Sir Stanley Savige, K.B.E, C.B., D.S.O., M.C., E.D.O The Sphinx was presented to the then Sergeant Stanley Savige as the 24th Battalion Musketry Prize, whilst he was serving in that unit in Egypt, during the First World War.Sir Stanley Savige founded Melbourne Legacy in 1923. This item is significant as it was awarded to him during his war service, prior to the foundation of Legacy. Brass sphinx trophy. The Sphinx is mounted on a plinth, which is decorated in hieroglyphics made of copper and lead. Sphinx's head opens to reveal an ash tray and a decorative necklace.24th BATTALION MUSKETRY PRIZE SERGT. S.G. SAVIGE EGYPT. Aug. 1915stan savige, trophy, 24th battalion -
Bendigo Military Museum
Photograph - WW1 PHOTOGRAPH, FRAMED, c.1915-1918
George DANIEL had 2 years previous military experience prior to enlisting in the AIF as a Cpl No 367 in C Sqd 8th LH Regt on 16.8.1915 age 26 years. Embark for Egypt 25.2.1915, embark for Gallipoli 16.5.1915, promoted to Sgt 10.7.1915, hospital with Influenza 28.7.1915, rejoin unit 16.8.1915, promoted to QM Sgt 26.12.1915, hospital 1.12.1916 (unclear), rejoin unit 6.12.1916, transfer to 3rd LH Regt 2.7.1917, transfer back to 8th LH Regt 12 10.1917, WIA 11.12.1917 GSW’s to Back and right leg, embark for Australia 15.2.1918, hospital re his wounds 2.4.1918, discharged Medically unfit 12.9.1918. Scarsdale is a small town near Ballarat where the family came from.Rectangular sepia photograph of Light Horse SCARSDALE with 2 Arab handlers. Wooden frame, glass front & brown mount.Light Horse SCARSDALE, the mount in Egypt of QUARTER MASTER SERGEANT GEORGE DANIEL Regt No 367. 8th Light Horse Regiment, 3rd Light Horse Brigade 1915-1918. SCARSDALE was killed in action near Jerusalem mid 1918. photography, scarsdale, light horse ww1, framing -
St Kilda Historical Society
Ephemera - Invitation, Official Opening of the 'Monohearth' Mechanised Refuse Destructo Units and Ashphalt Mixing Plants, 1953
Invitation to the official opening of refuse destructor units and asphalt mixing plants at Inkerman Street, St Kilda, on 18 March 1953. The destructor units replaced a garbage incinerator that had been operating at the site for thirty years and had become obsolete. They were expected to serve St. Kilda's requirements for the next 80-100 years. In 1994, as a result of the local government amalgamation process combining the former Cities of Port Melbourne, South Melbourne and St Kilda, the new City of Port Phillip owned three municipal depots. The St Kilda municipal depot site became surplus to requirements and, in 1996, the City of Port Phillip resolved to use the site for a community housing project under the City of Port Phillip Housing Program. White card printed in black, with gold jagged edges. Shows St Kilda logo.monohearth, st kilda municipal depot -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Framed print, ANZACS at War
The 11th Australian Infantry Battalion AIF was was among the first infantry units raised for the AIF during the First World War It was first raised at Black Boy Hill Camp in Western Australia on 17 August 1914 and recruited from the militia units. The picture of the 11th Battalion at the Cheops pyramid in Egypt in 1915 was taken just before the landing at Anzac Cove. Not many of the soldiers in this picture survived the 8 month campaign. After the Campaign on the Gallipoli Peninsula, the 11th Battalion went on to serve with distinction in France and Belgium from 1916-18. They returned to Australia at the end of the war and disbanded on the 5 February 1919. The Battalion was awarded a Kings Colour for it’s service during the war which was held in the of custody the Militia 2/11th Battalion. This picture was taken just before the landing at Anzac Cove during the First World War. Not many of the soldiers in this picture survived the 8 month campaign. This now famous picture of the 11th Battalion AIF at the Cheops pyramid in Egypt in 1915 is shown throughout military history displays and books the world over.Burgundy frame, black mounting, gold writing with a photo of 11th Battalion standing and sitting on the Cheops pyramid in Egypt. There are seven rising suns underneath the photo.ANZACS at War. Fall an ANZAC Rise a legend. The 11th Battalion at the Cheops pyramid in Egypt. We will remember - Lest we forget. Limited edition 4438 of 5000.anzac, wwi, world war 1, cheops, pyramid, soldiers -
Anglesea and District Historical Society
Pocket Phonograph, Palliard Cie (St Croix), Circa 1926
This mikiphone has an approximate manufacture date of circa 1926. It is stamped in the interior with the maker’s mark of Palliard Cie (St Croix), who partnered with the patent owners, Nicolas and Etienne Vadasz for the large scale production of the mikiphones. A Mikiphone – or Pocket Phonograph is one of the earliest versions of a portable music player. The Mikiphone was small enough to fit into a pocket for portability, and once unpacked had the ability to play 10” records. Power was supplied to the unit by a small hand crank, and sound was amplified by a small resonator. It is estimated that 100,000 to 180,000 of the units were made between 1924 and 1927. Luxury editions were also available with either a gold or silver casing. Le Corbusier is quoted as saying he could ‘see in the Mikiphone the essence of Esprit Nouveau’. The pocket gramophone is significant for historical and social reasons. It is primarily an enabler of leisure activities due to its portability and size. The design of the object is also significant as it showcases design advancements in the early part of the 20th century. The Swiss made "Mikiphone", the smallest talking machine ever placed on the market folded up to the size of a large pocket watch or small cheese case. Production stopped in 1927. A total of 180,000 were made. A few were made in a luxury version with gold or silver case for a "Pretentious clientele".Inside on dial: Mikiphone / Pocket Phonograph / Swiss made / System Vadasz. Outside: Pocket Phonograph / Mikiphone / System Vadosz / Patented in all countries.pocket phonograph, mikiphone, gramophone, pocket, music player, swiss made, switzerland -
Bendigo Military Museum
Card - CARDS, PLAYING WW2, 1939-40
Frederick Birkin No VX32484 enlisted in the 2nd AIF on 25.6.40 age 24 years. Attached to 2/22nd Batt known as “Lark Force” they were stationed in Rabaul awaiting a possible attack by the Japanese. The attack came in early 1942. Birkin was taken POW and his death was on 1.7.42. Numbers escaped, others were massacred at the TOL Plantation and many more of the total Force and civilians lost their lives on the Japanese prison ship “Montivedeo Maru” which was sunk by an American Submarine on 1.7.42. A small number survived this. The cards were all written on the back with name and number of men in Birkins unit prior to embarkation to Rabaul. All were traceable as to their fate or transfer to another unit prior to embarkation. Refer also 182.2, 183. Set of playing cards, red in colour, with 2 white figures sword fighting. Owned by Frederick Birkin.Cards have been written on reverse, in ink, by colleagues of Fred Birkin.documents, cards, personal effects, leisure activities -
Rye RSL Sub Branch
Newsletter, Commando Association, MV Krait, After 1966
One of the most important and successful attacks on merchant ships inside an enemy harbour during world war two by English and Australian Commandoes or Special Unit Forces, launched from Australia. Nil deaths by the Commandoes were recorded, and 40000 tons of enemy ships were damaged or destroyed. To enlighten RSL Members and the public, the history of the MV Krait and the importance of our Military History. The newsletter has a typed story and pictures of members of M and Z Special Force. Krait took a small force on one of its missions and they sank about 38,000 tons of Japanese shipping in Singapore Harbour in 1943. The newsletters front page has pink large writng on a white background. The word Krait and a photo of it on the Brisbane River. The newsletter is 4 pages with a photo of the men on board on page 2. Page 3 has another photo of the Krait. It is on loan from Mr.Jim Muir, world war two, pamphlet, short story, mv krait, motor vessel, singapore, singapore harbour, 1943 -
Bendigo Military Museum
Booklet - Bones of Contention Souvenir Program 1965, RAAF School of Radio, 1965
This is the program for the annual sports competition between the RAAF School of Radio, Laverton and the AHQ Survey Regiment, Bendigo. The location of the sports day alternated annually between the two units. The day major sports trophy was the "Large Bone Trophy" and the evening minor sports trophy was the "Little Bone Trophy".Booklet, B4 size, cream covered card, title, badges of RAAF School of Radio and Royal Australian Survey Corps, 30 pages, caricatures for each sport contested. The pages have been photographed and are stored on a USB Digital Storage Device. The 30 page images have been converted into a video (.mp4) format and are also stored on the USB. The video is 2.4Mb in size and runs for 5 minutes.Forward by Wing Commander E.R. Hall, Commanding Officer RAAF School of Radio.royal australian survey corps, rasvy, fortuna, army survey regiment, army svy regt, asr, raaf, raaf school of radio, bones day -
Bendigo Military Museum
Letter - Royal Australian Survey Corps Jubilee, Department of Defence, Melbourne, 1965
The folder about the Royal Australian Survey Corps Jubilee, contains a number of very informative letters dealing with the formation of the Army Survey Corps. There is also some history as to how the Australian Survey Corps came into being. One letter lists the current units of the Royal Australian Survey Corps.Foolscap size manila Folder containing a number of letters held together by an ARNOS fastener.No "91" Top right hand corner. "Royal Australian Survey Corps Jubilee" hand written on front coverroyal australian survey corps, rasvy, fortuna, army survey regiment, army svy regt, asr -
Lara RSL Sub Branch
Sepia Photograph, Photograph of Peronne France 2nd Sept.1918
Between 31 August and 2 September 1918, Australia's Second Division attacked and captured the German stronghold of Mont St Quentin, the key to the strategic town of Péronne on the Somme River. Tired and under strength, units such as the 21st Battalion skilfully drove the enemy from their well-established positions,This photograph shows the aftermath of fighting in Peronne.Rectangular shaped Sepia Photograph.Peronne France 2 Sept. 1918. The ruined town,seen from across the Somme Canal.Immediately above the centre of town shrapnel may be observed bursting over the old historic church.ww1, peronne france, lara r.s.l. australian 2nd division, mont st quentin. -
Bendigo Military Museum
Book - BOOK, SOLDIERS PAY, Soldiers pay
Archibald Clarkson Jones enlisted in the AIF aged 20 years on the 17.7.1915. No 2672 6th Reinforcements to the 23rd Battalian AIF. He embarked on 27.10.1915. Posted to a Signals Company he was attached to various differant units in the field. He was discharged from the AIF on 29.7.1919. Refer 1040 medals.Soldiers Pay book for Archibald Clarkson Jones 5th Division Signals. Army No 2672A Jones ACdocuments - records, militray history - army -
Bendigo Military Museum
Accessory - IDENTITY DISC, C.1915
Archibald Clarkson Jones enlisted on the 17.7 1915 aged 20 years. He embarked as No 2672, 6th Reinforcements 23rd Battalian AIF on 27.10.1915. He was atached to various Signal units at Battalian and Divisional level. He was discharged from the AIF on 29.7.1919. Refer Cat no 1040 medals.Identity Disc, fibre, round with brass clip.Marked “2672 Sgt A C Jones 5. Div Sig Co AIF Presbyterian “military equipment - identity, identity, jones -
Greensborough Historical Society
Book, The Old Borough was good enough by Bryan Henderson, 1914-1919
The author researched World War 1 soldiers who were listed on the Greensborough Sunday School Honour Roll 1914-1919 and other servicemen from both World Wars. This book contains their biographical information as well as information about World War 1 and some of the operational units.Hardback, 60p., col. illus.world war 1 -
El Dorado Museum Association Inc.
Photograph - Digital Image - Sister Helen Eliza Milne, c1914 - 1918
Milne, Helen Eliza Ranks Held: Sister, Staff Nurse DOB: 1888 Birth Place: Carlton, Victoria, Australia DOD: 19 April 1961 Final Rank: Sister Unit: Australian Army Nursing Service Places: Carlton, Springvale First World War, 1914-18world war one, first world war, wwi, australian army nursing service, nurses, sisters, nursing, care, women, el dorado, eldorado -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Sketch
Josef Thum was an Austrian artist in Camp 13 as a POW. Ken Hill was a member of AAAS - Mobile Cinema unit 36 around 1046-47 and based at Murchison. After hostilities ceased, Thum was permitted to assist in the presentation of "Pictures" as was the common term of the period, each time there was a screening at Murchison.Black and white pencil sketch of a gorilla's facegorilla, sketch, thum j, hill k, camp 13, tatura, illustrations, pencil -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Sketch
Josef Thum was an Austrian artist in Camp 13, as a POW. Ken Hill was a member of AAAS - Mobile Cinema Unit 36 around 1946-47 and based at Murchison. After hostilities ceased, Thum was permitted to assist in the presentation of "pictures" as was the common term of the period, each time there was a screening at MurchisonBlack and white pencil sketch of a dog. Head and shoulders. A piece of tissue paper is attached, to cover the sketch.dog, thum j, hill k, camp 13, tatura, illustrations, pencil -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Sketch - Dog
Josef Thum was an Austrian artist in Camp 13 as a POW. Ken Hill was a member of AAAS - Mobile Cinema Unit 36, around 1946-47 and based at Murchison. After hostilities ceased, Thum was permitted to assist in the presentation of "pictures" as was the common term of the period, each time there was a screening at MurchisonBack and white pencil sketch of a dog, head and shouldersdog, thum j, hill k, camp 13, tatura, illustrations, pencil -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Sketch - Pencil
Josef Thum was an Austrian artist in Camp 13, as a POW. Ken Hill was a member of AAAS-Mobile Cinema Unit 36, around 1946-47 and based at Murchison. After hositilities ceased, Thum was permitted to assist in the presentation of "pictures" as was the common term of the period, each time there was a screening at MurchisonBlack and white sketch of head and shoulders of a man about to throw a large ballman and ball, thum j, hill k, camp 13, tatura, illustrations, pencil -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Rifle Bucket
Rifle buckets were used by British and Commonwealth mounted troops from the First World War to around 1941. In the Australian Light Horse units their use did not become common until the end of the First World War. Prior to this rifles were carried slung across the rider's back.Long cylinder shape made from dark brown leather with leather strap and brass buckle at the top of the bucket which attaches it to the saddle .The bucket is missing a leather slide steadying fitting, half way down the bucket which attaches to the surcingle of the saddle.rifle bucket, light horse -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Book, Lurking in Lanes, 1998
'Lurking in Lanes: a back fence history of the Lanes and Little Streets of Port Phillip', exhibition curated by the City of Port Phillip 1998'Lurking in Lanes: a back fence history of the Lanes and Little Streets of Port Phillip', a catalogue accompanying the exhibition curated by the City of Port Phillip 30pp, 1998engineering - roads streets lanes and footpaths, built environment - civic, domestic life, business and traders, built environment - domestic, glen cosham, janice c morton macdonald, glen stuart -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Book, Lurking in Lanes, 1998
'Lurking in Lanes: a back fence history of the Lanes and Little Streets of Port Phillip', exhibition curated by the City of Port Phillip 1998'Lurking in Lanes: a back fence history of the Lanes and Little Streets of Port Phillip', a catalogue accompanying the exhibition curated by the City of Port Phillip 30pp, 1998engineering - roads streets lanes and footpaths, built environment - civic, domestic life, business and traders, built environment - domestic, glen cosham, janice c morton macdonald, glen stuart -
Rye RSL Sub Branch
Stable Belt
A woven belt of unknown origin, although the wording on it seems to have a French flavour to it. Adourned with a number of assorted minitary badges. This type of belt is/was common amongsrt Mounted Regimens and each one had its own unique colour scheme and pattern, making the units readily identifiable at a glanc. During conflicts it was a common practice to swap or souvenir varios badges and other items and adourn the belt as a record of travels. -
Bendigo Military Museum
Poster - POSTER, AIF GREAT WAR, Record of Australia's Voluntary effort in the Great War 4 Aug 1914 - 28 Jun 1919, Post WW1
This is a poster with quality paper. The paper has a glossy surface. It is coloured. At the top is an oval shape portrait of the King. On the top LHS and RHS are oval shaped portraits of Gen. Birdwod and Gen. Monash. It shows units and colour patches Infantry (5 Divisions). All HQ and A.L.H. Regiments. It also shows casualties per division. Around the top borders are small drawings of Army, Navy and Air Corps activities.ww1, aif, poster -
Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Books and Certificates - Baker Family
History and Beliefs of Jehovah's Witness Religious OrganisationThe Baker family lived in the Kiewa Valley. Their herd of 15 cows yielded an average of 5614 lbs. Milk 5.2% average test and 301.71 lbs. Butterfat in 273 days with allowances for junior cows in the year 1930-31 1. Book - 'Bible Readings for Home Circle' 1906 2. Book - 'Christ's Object Lessons' 3. 8 small folded papers each with a religious message 4. Certificate to Mr J. Baker presented by the Royal Agricultural Society of Victoria re Dairy Herd in Oct. 1931 5. Certificate to L.A.C.I. G. Baker 49th Optl. Based Unit R.A.A.F. Shire of Yackandandah Feb. 1946baker family, kiewa valley, jehovah's witness, dairy farming -
Federation University Historical Collection
Book - Handbook, University of Ballarat Handbook, 1995, 1995
The University of Ballarat was formed in 1994, and is a predecessor organisation of Federation University Australia. White covered book with blue and maroon printing and logo. Information includes staff, admission policies and procedures, fees, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Students, Scholarships, accomodation, International Students, courses, units, academic regulations, E.J. Barker Library Regulations, Appeals, Non-Sexist language, Student discipline, Academic Board Policy, Student Union, Enrolment, Parking, Campus plan, Locality map.university of ballarat handbook, courses, student association, marg thorne, mary rhyne, vicki anwyl, jenny geddes, wendy keyte, lynne billstone-convery, toni palmer, mary williams, steve blomeley, jenny gallagher, tracey fox -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - RAAF RADAR REUNION COLLECTION: NO. 41 AIR DEFENCE RADAR WING 50TH ANNIVERSARY
List of events for the No. 41 Air Defence Radar Wing 50th Anniversary, the celebrations will be held at the RAAF Base Williamtown on Friday 26 February 1993. events include: Barbecue lunch at no.3 Control and Reporting Unit; Air Defence Photographic Displays and Guided Tours of 3CRU; RAAF Base Williamtown and Fighter World museum guided tours; No.41 Wing all ranks mixed dining in night dinner.military, airforce, raaf radar -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - OLD PEOPLES WELFARE SOCIETY COLLECTION: CHAMBERLAIN ESTATE
Collection of records of Bendigo and District Old Peoples Welfare Society Inc/ green file folder - written in black Texter pen I.W.C. died 30/12/70 ( Ivy Winifred Chamberlain ) / Units & Chamberlain Estate contents include a copy of a Will, Savings Account Passbook for Bendigo Permanent Building Society BENDIGO AND DISTRICT OLD PEOPLES WELFARE SOCIETY Special Account and Chamberlain Residences Accountdocument, ivy winifred chamberlain -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - BILL ASHMAN COLLECTION: SCALEBUOY UNIT
Two black and white photographs of a Scalebuoy Unit ready to be installed on the water supply. It is a long tubular shape with ends bolted onto it. At the top it has two vertical fittings with gate valves on each one. Above the gate valves are 2 T's and another gate valve in the centre. The name Scalebuoy is along the side of the barrel. Teal and white label on the back Reg. V. Brock of Bendigo and the photo number.sciences, instruments - general, scalebuoy, bill ashman collection - correspondence, scalebuoy unit -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - BASIL WATSON COLLECTION: LIST OF AUSTRALIANS TO WIN VICTORIA CROSS WW1, 1919
Newspaper summary list of Australians to win Victoria Cross WW1(Herald 24/6/1919). A2 size, includes 50 photographs of recipients. Article list name, rank, unit, place/date of birth, occupation, where/when won, remarks. Bendigo area: Alexander Stewart Burton (Kyneton), Albert Jacka (Wedderburn), Walter Peeler (Barkers Creek), William John Symons (Eaglehawk).military, world war 1, victoria cross -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Photograph, Gibbons, Denis, Long Tan Next of Kin 3
A black and white photograph of Townsville, Qld, 18/08/1968. The Prime Minister of Australia, The Right Honourable John Gorton presents an emblem of the United States Presidential Unit Citation to the next of kin parents of one of the Diggers who paid the supreme sacrifice in the Battle of Long Tan 19/08/1966. Maj I T Stewart, the Officer Commanding D Company, 6 RAR looks on.photograph, townsville, battle of long tan, 6 rar, d coy, john gorton, maj i t stewart, united states presidential distinguished unit, gibbons collection catalogue