Postcard sent to F.G.Davey by Alan Fi on 26th September 1950. Part of the Frederick Gardner Davey DFC RAAF collection. refer Cat No 3536P for his service details.Postcard, rectangular featuring a sepia toned photograph of coastal cliffs and ocean, photo has a white border which contains a caption on the bottom LH section, on the rear in black type are details of the postcards manufacture, a British orange 2d stamp is attached to the top RH corner which contains King GeorgeV1On rear top L H corner, “Triangular Lands End stamp” in purple, over the stamp is a postage franking mark, “Penzance Cornwall, 3 pm, 26 Sept 1950”. Hand written in blue ink is, “A note to F.G.Davey from Alan Fi” , then “F.G.DAVEY Esq, Olinda Steet Bendigo Victoria Australia”postcard, souvenir, letters

Each postcard folder was sent to a Mss B Murdoch by F.G.Davey, .1) features New York City, .2) Kansas City, .3) Salt Lake City. Part of the Frederick Gardner Davey DFC RAAF collection. Refer Cat No 3536P for his service records.Postcard folders, set of three containing coloured illustrations depicting city scenes, each folder cover and back depicts a city scene, titles are printed in colour in various fonts, each front cover has a space for an address and postage stamp, on the inside cover of each is a history of each city.On all three covers in black ink, “Miss B Murdoch 123 Wattle street, Bendigo, Victoria, Australia”. On inside cover of .3) handwritten in black ink, “Fondest love, yours truly”postcards, souvenirs

Produced for troops in the AIF during WWIIEight sheets of paper that when folded provide sixteen pages of news. Black ink. There are photos, adverts, war news, cartoon and maps. .1 Dated Sat 26 September 1942, Issue 133 .2 Dated Sat 30 October 1942, Issue 134 .3 Dated Sat 17 October 1942, Issue 136 .4 Dated Sat 7 November 1942, Issue 139 .5 Dated Sat 14 November 1942, Issue 140 .6 Dated Sat 21 November 1942, Issue 141 .7 Dated Sat 5 December 1942, Issue 143 .8 Dated Sat 12 December 1942, Issue 144 .9 Dated Fri 25 December 1942, Issue 146 - This issue has coloured front and rear page .1, .2, .3, .4, .5, .6, .7, .8, .9 - Mrs H.M. MacCallum 6 Queen Street Bendigo Victoria .4 additional text Sender VX41168 H. M MacCallumnewspapers, aif news ww2

The letter to Mr A Ferris was from Mr and Mrs R Ferris of Bristol U.K thanking him for the food parcel. They were not related to each other. Australians sent food parcels to the UK after WW2. This one contained meat, milk, honey, cheese and jelly powder. It was organised through the “Bristol Society of Melbourne”. The letter is in the collections relating to Alfred G Ferris 2156 AIF, refer cat No 4183.3P for his service details.Envelope, “Air Letter”, light blue colour, all type in black, hand written on the front, dated 1947.Hand written, “Mr A Ferris Pte bag, Pyramid Hill Victoria Australia”air letters, food parcels, post ww2

Alfred G Ferris from Terrick Terrick Victoria also served in WW1 No 2156 AIF. Refer Cat No 4183.3P for his service details..1) Certificate of Discharge from, “Australian Citizens Military Forces”, certificate No 3/164, all print in black, all type in black, covers details of service, name, rank, unit. .2) .3) Documents covering rules of Discharge, all typed. All documents held together via steel pin.Main points, “V91722 Pte Alfred Gilpin Ferris 3rd Res Bn (Coastal defence)”certificates, documents,

The writer is William Thomas Appleton VX91451, enlisted 13.2.1943 age 26 years, discharged 22.7.1946 as a Cpl in Developing and Improving Establishment..1) Official letterhead in red, Salvation Army, Aust Comforts Fund and YMCA, space for name, rank, unit and date, dotted ruled lines, bottom has notes re security. .2)Envelope official YMCA in red, date stamp, purple stamp, addressed in blue ink, stamp at bottom “passed by censor and initialled”.1) At top in blue ink, “VX91415 Appleton W.T, LHQ, EME School Ingleburn NSW 28.4.43”, addressed to “Dear Guiney”, at Bottom “Love from Tom”. .2) Envelope stamp, “LPO INGLEBURN 5.00pm 30 Apr 1943”, To, “Miss Guiney Sternberg St Bendigo Victoria”letters envelopes, ymca, acf, salvation army

The address on letter/envelope is very hard to decipher, it is possibly 314 Newtonville Ave Newton USA which does come up in search. The letter also mentions “Vernon”, refer Cat No 4501.2.1) .2) .3) Letter 3 pages, blue paper plain, all hand written in blue ink. .4) Envelope blue colour, one end white stick on label “Opened by censor”, date stamp centre, stamp “give to Red Cross War Fund, green 5 cent postage stamp, addressed to in blue ink, rear has senders details in blue ink..1) Refer in Context, letter addressed to “My Dear Mrs Guiney, signed from “Lorraine G. Phipps”. .4) Envelope addressed to “Mrs Greta Guiney, 126 Sternberg Street Bendigo Victoria Australia”letters, envelopes, usa

It is possible as they have an image of a Kangaroo and Victoria, they may have been produced in Australia.1.,2.,3. British Coronation medallions, copper colours, circular, two have section at top for small chain/other. Rear faces of all are the same with two figures and shield in centre. Image of Kangaroo over figures is quite small. Front face; 1. has image of King George V and Queen Mary. 2. Front face has King George V1 and Queen Elizabeth.1. Front Face "King George V, Queen Mary"- rear has "To Commemorate their Majestic Coronation, June 22, 1911". "Victoria - Peace & Prosperity". 2. & 3. Front has "King George V1 Queen Elizabeth", rear has "To commemorate their Majestic Coronation, May 12th 1937/ "Victoria - Peace & Prosperity."coronation, medallions, 1911, 1937

The letter is from the USA from “Sgt Vernon Phipps 20123125 HQ U.S.A. S.Os, C.W.S, APO 501”, Dated “Dec 20 1942”.1) letter, light fawn paper, has owners name in black print at top of page, “VERNON PHIPPS” and hand writing in blue ink, nothing on rear. .2) Envelope, light fawn colour, front has red Australian Stamp with black postal stamp over, in bottom left a black circular stamp, “Passed by censor USA”, hand written address at top, rear also has “VERNON PHIPPS” in black print..1) Hand addressed to, “My Dear Mrs Guiney”, From “ With kindest regards to all, I am sincerely Vernon Phipps” .2) Letter addressed to Mrs Greta Guiney 126 Sternberg St Bendigo Victoria”letters, envelopes, u.s.a

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

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

Letter sent by Alfred G Ferris No 2156 AIF when he was docked in Fremantle on the way to England. Refer cat No 4183.3P for his service details.Booklet, folding, cover brown colour, “Souvenir of Perth WA” all print in black, hand written in black pen, inside has a letter in black pen dated followed by coloured photos of PerthOn front to, “Miss A Crossman 66 Wills St Bendigo Victoria”, from, “A.G.F”. Letter main points, “Perth 7th Aug 1916”, “Dear Amy”, “Kind regards and best wishes from Alf Ferris”souvenir, photos, perth

The telegram is from Alfred G Ferris to his Mother saying he has arrived in Perth WA on his way to Europe. Refer Cat No 4183.3P for his service details.Telegram, “Post Master Generals Department Victoria”, all print in blue, hand written in black, stamped 8.8.1916.Main point, “ Mrs W Ferris Terrick Terrick Via Pyramid”, “Pte A G Ferris”telegrams, perth, ww1

.1) .2) letter sent from Pte Alfred Ferris No 2156 AIF. .3) Was found in the envelope which relates to the death of William Ferris who died on 24.7.1918. Refer Cat No 4183.3P for Alf’s service details..1) Envelope, "On Active service" combined with Salvation Army, has crossed flags on, flags in colour, print in Black, address in black pen, postage stamp and Passed by censor stamp in red. .2) Letter, hand written in pencil, incomplete. .3) Newspaper cutting, yellow colour, print in black..1) "Mrs W Ferris Terrick Terrick Via Pyramid Victoria Australia", In bottom corner, "A Ferris"stationary, letters, envelopes

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

The letters are from Alfred G Ferris No 2156 AIF to his Mother and Sister in Australia. .1) Being a military envelope it has instructions for its use. refer 4183.3P for Alf’s service details..1) Envelope, khaki colour, military issue, all print in black, hand addressed in purple pencil. .2).3).5) Letters, “YMCA On Active Service” letterhead, ruled lines, hand written in black pencil, dated. .4) Envelope, yellowish odour, military PO stamp, stamped in red by the censor, addressed in black pen, hand signed by censor..1) Addressed to, “Mrs W Ferris Terrick Terrick Via Pyramid Victoria Australia” .2) main Point, “ In France 26th Dec 1916”, Dear Mother” .4) main point, “On Active service” Mrs W Ferris” as in .1) .5) main point, “In France 28th Dec 1916”, “Dear Marian”letters, ymca, envelopes

Letters from Alf Ferris to his Family at Terrick Terrick, refer Cat No 4183.3P.1) Letter, square paper, off white colour, ruled lines, hand written in black pencil & dated. .2) Envelope, rectangular shape, off white colour, Red postage stamp, PO stamp from Melbourne Victoria, hand written in black pen. .3) Envelope, rectangular shape, off white colour, Field PO stamp, passed by censor stamp in black & initialled, hand written in black pencil. .4) Envelope, “AIF & War Chest Club” , PO stamp in black, date unclear, hand written in black pen. .5) Letter, “AIF & War Chest Club” letter head in black, plain paper, off white, rectangular shape, hand written in black pen & dated..1) At Top, “France 2nd June 1918, Dear Mother and All” .5) At top, “10th Aug 1918, Dear Mother”.letters, envelopes, war chest club

Letter from Alf Ferris to his Brother Jim and family at Terrick Terrick Victoria., Refer Cat No 4183.3P for Alf’s service details..1) Envelope with Rising Sun AIF Australian Comforts fund logo, Field PO stamp, passed by censor stamp, hand written in purple. .2).3).4).5) Letter with same logo, hand written in black pencil..2) “Soumouses ? Near Maubeuge France 24th Jan 1919, Dear Jim & All”letters, envelopes, comforts funds

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

Letter from Alfred Ferris to his family in Terrick Terrick Victoria, refer Cat No 4183.3P for his service details..1) Envelope rectangular YMCA logo brown colour, Field PO stamp and Passed by censor stamp, hand written in black pencil. .2) .3) letter yellowed rectangular shape, ruled lines, hand written in black pencil. .2) “Monte-Le-telle..” Charleroi Belgium 1st May 1919, Dear Mother and All”letters, envelopes, ymca, belgium

Letter card sent by Alf Ferris to his Mother in Terrick Terrick Victoria. Ferris collection, refer Cat No 4183.3PLetter card with fold out colour photos of Weymouth U.K, print on front in black with PO stamp in black, hand written in purple pencil, rear page has hand written letter.On front, “Souvenir Letter Card WEYMOUTH No 11” Stamped, “AIF Camp P.O MY 27 19” (May 27th 1919)letter cards, weymouth

The letter from Alf Ferris describes a trip he had to Ireland in 1919 after the war, to his Mother in Terrick Terrick Victoria. Ferris collection refer Cat No 4183.3P .1) Envelope rectangular shape blue/grey colour, has 3 P.O green stamps and Passed by censor stamp on, hand addressed in black pen. .2) - .7) Letter “YMCA” logo rectangular shape off white colour 7 pages ruled lines, print in red & black, hand written in black pen and dated..2) letter first page, “Wkyes Regis Camp Weymouth 12th June 1919, Dear Mother”.letters, envelopes, ymca

Letters from Alfred Ferris to his family in Terrick Terrick Victoria. Ferris collection refer Cat No 4183.3P.1) letter “YMCA” logo rectangular shape off white colour, all print in red & Black, ruled lines hand written in black pencil & dated. .2) Envelope “YMCA” Logo rectangular shape fawn colour, print in red & black, hand written in black pencil & dated, P.O stamp in black dated. .3).4) Letter “YMCA” logo rectangular shape off white colour, print in red & black, ruled lines hand written in black pencil and dated..1) Letter, “Park House Salisbury England, 3rd July 1919” .2) Envelope P.O stamp, “AIF Camp P.O JY 19, 19” (July 19th 1919) .3).4) Letter dated, “14.7.1919”envelopes, letters ymca,

The correspondence is from Alf Ferris to his family in Terrick Terrick Victoria. Refer Cat No 4183.3P.1) Card, rectangular, white with hand writing in blue pen. .2) Envelope, rectangular, brown colour, “A.F.W.3078 Active Service” with instructions for use. .3) Letter, rectangular, white colour, ruled lines, print in red and black, hand writing in black pencil. .4) Letter, off white colour graph paper, rectangular shape, hand written in black pencil..1) dated, “Le Harve 23rd dec 1918” .3) Red Plaque, “CHUCRCH ARMY open to all”cards, letters, envelopes

The scrap book is made of photocopies of letters and cards sent and received by Alf Ferris Terrick Terrick Victoria. Ferris collection, refer cat No 4183.3PBook, rectangular shape, cotton bound blue hard covers, 28 pages.Titled, “Stories from the tin trunk”scrapbook, photo copies, ww1

1. RECTANGULAR, YELLOW, CARDBOARD DRINK COASTER. IN THE CENTRE IS THE BADGE OF RATS OF TOBRUK ASSOCIATION. THE BANNER AT THE TOP SHOWS 1941 50TH ANNIVERSARY - 1991, BOTTOM BANNER SHOWS 10.4.41 SIEGE OF TOBRUK 7.12.41. 2. SQUARE, WHITE CARDBOARD, DRINK COASTER. IT HAS THE COLOURED BADGE OF THE RATS OF TOBRUK ASSN. BOTTOM WORDS ARE 1980 VICTORIA. 3. WHITE, CARDBOARD DRINK COASTER. IT HAS THE BLACK AND GOLD BADGE OF RATS OF TOBRUK ASSN OVER TWIN SPHERES OF THE WORLD. WORDS PRINTED ON COASTER WERE:- "WORLD REUNION AND 42nd COMMEMORATION SERVICE AND DINNER". "GOSFORD ON THE CENTRAL COAST, NSW 7 - 11th APRIL 1983.NILsouvenir, drink coasters

The blanket fitted inside what was commonly called a “Silk”, the press studs fitted the Silk and could then be used like a sleeping bag. refer Cat No 3000. Peter Ball collection, refer cat No 4704Blanket Inner dark green wool, around the the edges are 18 nylon strips sewn on with press studs, one corner has a white tag with faint details on.On white tag, “Victoria 1964 (arrow up)”, in black texta pen, “PB”.blackest inner, equipment, sleeping

Photo possibly relates to Cat No 4743.4B & W photo rectangular shape showing a group of 28 Officers outside a building, rear has hand written details in blue pen, stamped purple re photographers detailsOn rear in blue pen, “Command & Staff Course Victoria barracks Sydney NSW 1939”photos, officers course

Dean collection, refer Cat No 4575PPlain glass with stem. It has a gold rim. On one side is the logo of Rats of Tobruk Association. On the other side are the words - "Rats of Tobruk Association" "State Branch Victoria."ww2, rats of tobruk association

Dean collection refer Cat No 4575PPlain glass with stem. It has a gold rim. On one side is the RSL logo of the day (3 figures). Around that logo are the words "Women's Council", outside of that are the dates 1933-1983. Above and below the RSL logo are "RSL OF VICTORIA - GOLDEN JUBILEEE'.ww2, rsl vic, women's council