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Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Stawell State School Number 502 Grade 4B
Circa WW1: Card Frame foxed. Girl on right 2nd row has marksB/W Landscape Class Portrait 4 Rows of Pupils. 1st Row: Seated Boys. Middle Rows Standing Girls. Final Row: Standing Boys Blackboard on Ground in Front of 1 st Row. Stawell S.S. Grade IVB -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
Souvenir - WWI Cigarette Case
ww1 cigarette case ,ANZAC Medal awwarded to W.H.Elliott for heroic deeds at Gallipoli 1915.stainless steel, highly polished. with insignia maltese cross insignia. 1813. on front. crown and dated 1914 inside lid. -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Photograph
It is still paraded Anzac Day in Melbourne ahead of the families of original 7th Battalian WW1Colour Photograph of 7th Battalion Banner commissioned by mother of two sons who dies at Anzac Cove 25.4.1915world war 1914-1918 aif, memorials, cemeteries -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Delahoy Family -- two boys & a dog
Delahoy Family. Two boys with a dog. History of WW1 and Hubert's dog on back of photo.stawell -
Trafalgar Holden Museum
Vehicle - Motorcycle side car, 1913
Single seat motorcycle side car used primarily for message carrying during WW1As built by Holden and Frost from 1913, during WW1Cream coloured single seat motorcycle side car mounted on a black frameOULDING SPECIAL PAT'N'Dmotorcycle, single seat, sidecar -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Book - Many stories of RAF airman service during WW1, THE AIRMAN'S WAR 1914-18, PETER H. LIDDLE, THE AIRMAN'S WAR 1914-18, 1987
Many stories of RAF airman service during WW1, THE AIRMAN'S WAR 1914-18Cover jacket showing colour photo of airman personal effects upon a desknon-fictionMany stories of RAF airman service during WW1, THE AIRMAN'S WAR 1914-18 -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Col. J.C.M. Traill DSO. MC - W W 1 & W W 2 medals in a frame
Framed photo and medals of both WW1 and WW2. Col. J.C.M. Traill DSO. MC.Colour photograph of medals and photo. Attention - President Historical Society Mr. Traill called - you weren't open. He asked me to give you this and he showed me his father's certificate (you said you would like to see?) for service rendered. Same as one hanging at present near photo copies in V.I.C. (Visitors Information Centre) Estelle Hirst. stawell military -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Book - Stories of the top aces of WW1 and the aircraft they flew, ACES AND AIRCRAFT OF WORLD WAR 1, Christopher Campbell, ACES AND AIRCRAFT OF WORLD WAR 1, 1981
Stories of the top aces of WW1 and the aircraft they flew, ACES AND AIRCRAFT OF WORLD WAR 1Cover Jacket with colour painting of RAF Bi-plane in flight, as well each side with B&W photos of airmen, all against a grey backgroundnon-fictionStories of the top aces of WW1 and the aircraft they flew, ACES AND AIRCRAFT OF WORLD WAR 1 -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - BOOK: KENNINGTON RED CROSS CENTENARY 1914 - 2014 'THE FIRST IN AUSTRALIA', 2014
Four days after the declaration of WW1, the Kennington Red Cross was formed, the first in Australia.Softcover booklet with white cover and red border with four symbols of the Kennington Red Cross Society Branch at each corner. Contains 47 pages with index and contents describing the history of the Kennington Red Cross Society 1914-2014. Also contains coloured and black and white photographs of past members and office bearers.Judith McCarthy and Esma Turnerorganisation, women -
Ballarat Fire Brigade
Photograph, G. Maas, 'Sailor'
Sailor was one of the 2 most noted horses used by the brigadeB&W photograph of the brigades horse 'Sailor' who is pictured harnessed to the hose carriage outside the front of the original station (pre 1916). 3 firefighters are pictured on the caariage, 2 seated in the front and 1 standing on the rear. Photograph is mounted on a beige coloured cardnilballarat fire brigade, sailor, hose carriage -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
members tickets, Two Members tickets (Gents) for the East Ringwood Bluebirds football team for 1976. Nos. 001 and 002 with fixtures for Seniors and under 17s, 1976
East Ringwood Bluebirds was a team in the Eastern District Football League.2 white gents member's tickets nos. 001 and 002 for the 1976 season of the E.D.F.L. East Ringwood Bluebirds. Pres. Mr.R. Vincent, Sec. Mr. B. Moore, and Treas. Mr.L.D'arcy.List of fixtures for the Seniors and Under 17s. +Additional Keywords: see brief descriptionsE.D.F.L.East Ringwood The Bluebirds. Gent -
Bendigo Military Museum
Photograph - PORTRAIT OF A GROUP OF SOLDIERS, c1935-1940
This was a panoramic wide portrait stuck on thick cardboard. There are seven rows of soldiers. They are wearing slouch hats. Their uniforms appear to be pre WW2 Militia. Part of a car can be seen on right side. There are also chimney stacks of water towers (?) there. In the background are old army huts.militia, photography - group portrait, australia -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Letter - Correspondence, 1947
Quinn CollectionTwo-page, double-sided letter on unlined paper (0365a1-a2) written on board S.S.Morgenster, Cape Town dated 19/12/47 with blue-lined envelope (0365.b). Pre-franked envelope using red ink by the Cape Town Mission.Envelope addressed to Mrs S Quinn, 140 Brunswick Road, West Brunswick, Victoria and franked 'The FLYING ANGELS CLUB Alfred Street Cape Town.letters-from-abroad, quinn, s.s.morgenster, 1947 -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Book, Meyer Eidelson, "Yalukit Willam - The River People of Port Phillip", Feb 2015
Written as part of the City's reconciliation program and with the assistance of Carolyn Briggs over a two year program."Yalukit Willam - The River People of Port Phillip" by Meyer Eidelson: illustrated soft cover, 99 pages plus fold out map at back cover is WFE Liardet watercolour of Emerald Hill corroboree and history of Koori activity pre and during European occupationSigned IFC by author, and Carolyn Briggs, Boon Wurrung Foundation, "yours with respect"australian aborigines, parks and gardens, natural environment, meyer eidelson, carolyn briggs, derrimut, yalukit willam clan, boon wurrung, kulin nation, bunjil, george robinson, ben bow, louisa briggs, wilbraham frederick evelyn liardet, wfe liardet, josephine liardet, emerald hill, william buckley, kurburu (the bear) -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Document, 1939-1965
Information relating to Andora Star, POW's and Fritz Muller. Donated by his daughter.27 pages of documents relating to Fritz Muller, re German pre war life, rescue from the sinking Andora Star, time in Camp 13 and his description of the sinking of the Andora Star for journalists after the war. Typed and hand written original lettersWar. POW Camp 13 "Andora Star" Fritz Muller "Dunera"fritz muller, andora star, dunera, camp 13 -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Ephemera - Ticket/s, Blue Line Bus Services and Provincial Motors Pty. Ltd and of Charing Cross Bendigo, Blue Line Bus Services of Bendigo - Wal Jack Collection
Paper check ticket, ex blocks used by Blue Line Bus Services of Bendigo - price 12/6, No. 2068. Purpose unknown, exchanged for pre-purchased ticket collected by driver. Would have been on a long urban route or special fare trip?trams, tramways, bendigo, bus tickets, blue line buses -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Unknown (item) - Lord Casey'S Hangar (1938)
Description: Unboxed Folders Machine Shop Planning/Operation Sheets Folder No 4 contains 1/N-11-820 to 1/N-18-249 Level of Importance: National. Historical Details: The Casey Hangar is considered to be rare and important survivor of pre-war Australian made pre-fabricated private aircraft hangars. The Casey Hangar is associated with a notable Australian, Lord Casey, former Governor General and Federal Minister, with -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Document, To the Anti-War American Servicemen!, 1968-1973
Leaflet. Propaganda, anti-war. Yellowing with black print. Four pages.Two inside pages in Vietnamese. Front and back pages in EnglishTo the Anti-War American Servicemen! Consisting of preamble followed by pre-emptive position statemant including a ser of 3 steps of action. Conclusion - request for actionleaflet, propaganda, vietnam war, 1961-1975 - psychological aspects -
Tarnagulla History Archive
Photograph of Shire of Bet Bet Council, 1935, Shire of Bet Bet Council, 1935, 1935
Murray Comrie Collection. Shire of Bet Bet Proclaimed Sept 20, 1864 Re-defined Feb 10, 1891 Tarnagulla Borough united Oct 1915 Dunolly Borough united Nov 1, 1921 Re subdivision from 5 to 3 ridings Oct 1952Monochrome photograph of a group of men assembled in rows for a photograph. Accompanied by a handwritten note (catalogued separately as a Research Note) with three of the subjects' names. Text from accompanying note (handwriting difficult to decipher): With compliments A. Green (Pres) 3 I know: Geo F., J.B. Reid Don Calder tarnagulla, council, bet bet shire, local government, councillors, mayor, shire, reid, calder -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - ANZAC COLLECTION: HERALD SUN INSERT WORLD WAR 1 CENTENARY EXHIBITION
Newspaper article 'Herald Sun' : On front : The war that changed the world, the WW1 Centenary Exhibition. Two page spread from Herald Sun showing aspects of World War 1, a. Time line along bottom of pages showing stages/campaigns of WW1. Archduke Franz Ferdinand, first gun, Gallipoli campaign, jacket of Robert Tuckerman, German machine gun. side b. Shows different aspects of the War, why in 1914, machines of war, air force, shock, trench warfare, war's end, posters, Lord Kitchener, enrol at once, U.Boats, peace conference.Herald Sunnewspaper, sun news -pictorial, anzac centenary -
Orbost & District Historical Society
saddle, Before 1915
By 1914, when Australia joined the war against Germany, there were 23 Light Horse regiments of militia volunteers. Many men from these units joined the Light Horse regiments of the Australian Imperial Force (AIF).This WW1 item is a reminder of the roles that men from Orbost played in that conflict.Large brown leather saddle used by the Light Horse Brigade in WW1. The saddle is built on a pair of felt-padded wooden "bars" which sat on either side of the horse's spine. These are joined by steel arches with a shaped leather seat laced between them. C G H F The saddle also has a few other numbers on it which are difficult to read with accuracy. saddle military-history army transport horse -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - ANZAC CENTENARY TRAM ADVERTISING BROCHURE
Advertising brochure for the Anzac Centenary Tram ' Stories from the Great War', brown coloured, red, white and gold fonts. 'hear the story of Bendigo as it was during WW1 while you trundle through the city aboard a refurbished 1914 Vintage 'Talking' Tram.event, war, centenary tram bendigo, tram, bendigo, anzac -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Postcard - SWEENEY COLLECTION: WW1 POSTCARDS, 1918
WW1 Postcards Front depict a coloured embroidered patch 'God be with you till we meet again' Rear - Carte Postale - Post Card. Writing Wishing Dad a merry Xmas and Happy New Year from David 24/10/18postcard, photograph, world war 1 -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - COHN BROTHERS COLLECTION: STATUTORY DECLARATIONS FOR SHAREHOLDERS
[a] Manilla envelope handwritten caption 'Statutory Declarations for Shareholders War Precautions regulations re every shareholder. [b] 28 in number folded Official Commonwealth of Australia Statutory declarations made and signed by Cohns Bros shareholders. WW1 war precautions Act.bendigo, industry, cohn bros brewery -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Postcard - ACC LOCK COLLECTION: SEPIA PHOTO OF A BOMBED BUILDING, POSTCARD, 1914-1918
Postcard, WW1, Sepia photo of a bombed out building. A civilian faces camera and 2 soldiers are walking away to the right. Picture is slightly out of focus. Location not known. On the back - handwritten in pencil G9 and GS. Also an ink sketch of a man's head.postcard, postcard, ww1, france, ruins -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Postcard - ACC LOCK COLLECTION: B&W PHOTO OF DATE PALMS, POSTCARD, 1914-1918
Postcard, WW1, B&W photo of date palms. Part of a railway signal visible at top left corner. Handwritten in ink on back 'Grove of Date Palms enroute Cairo to Ismaelia March16. Also on back written in pencil 'Cut out signal'postcard, postcard, ww1, egypt, cairo, ismailia, date palms -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Postcard - ACC LOCK COLLECTION: B&W PHOTO OF CAVALRY RIDING THROUGH NARROW STREET. POSTCARD, 1914-1918
Postcard, WW1, B&W photo of soldiers and horses travelling through a narrow street with shops either side. Handwritten in ink on the back - 2nd DAC travelling thro' the slums of Cairo Jany '16. DAC probably stands for Divisional Artillery Columnpostcard, postcard, ww1, cavalry, egypt, cairo -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Postcard - ACC LOCK COLLECTION: CHARLEROI-THE SAMBRE CANAL FROM CHASNOW, 1914-1918
Postcard, WW1, Sepia image of the Sambre Canal from Chasnow taken at Charleroi. Barges tied up on left side, canal is iced over, buildings behind the trees at left. G25 and GS handwritten in pencil on reverse See also copy 1401.94postcard, postcard, ww1, france, charleroi, sambre canal, chasnow, barges -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Postcard - ACC LOCK COLLECTION: ERQUINGHEM, AFTER GERMAN OFFENSIVE - SAND BAG CORNER, POSTCARD, 1914-1918
Postcard, WW1, B&W image of ruined buildings on Sand Bag Corner after a German offensive at Erquinghem. Rubble and timber in foreground. Two figures, one with a wheelbarrow, at left picking over the rubble. Copy Z30 See also copy 1401.78postcard, postcard, ww1, france, erquinghem, ruins -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Postcard - ACC LOCK COLLECTION: SAILLY LA LYS AFTER GERMAN OFFENSIVE, ROAD TO BAC ST.MAUR, POSTCARD, 1914-1918
Postcard, WW1, B&W image of Sailly La Lys after a German offensive on the road to Bac St. Maur. Damaged building on the right with a woman standing outside the front door. A lone figure on the road in the far distance. Copy Y 17postcard, ww1, sailly la lys, ruins, france, bac st.maur