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The Mrs Aeneas Gunn Memorial Library
Book, Robert Massie Freeman, A last diary of the Great War, 1919
Anecdotes from the First World warIll, p.308.non-fictionAnecdotes from the First World warworld war 1914-1918 - fiction, world war 1914-1918 - anecdotes -
The Mrs Aeneas Gunn Memorial Library
Book, F.M. Cutlack, War letters of General Monash, 1934
Monash in his own words . . .Long before this letter can possibly reach you, great events which will stir the whole world and go down in history will have happened, to the eternal glory of Australia and all who have participated. - John Monash, 24 April 1915These extraordinary, intimate letters from General Sir John Monash to his wife and daughter, record his experiences throughout World War I, from landing at Gallipoli to leading decisive battles on the Western Front. Monash describes with great candour the challenges of ordering the lives of tens of thousands of troops.Ill, maps, p.299.non-fictionMonash in his own words . . .Long before this letter can possibly reach you, great events which will stir the whole world and go down in history will have happened, to the eternal glory of Australia and all who have participated. - John Monash, 24 April 1915These extraordinary, intimate letters from General Sir John Monash to his wife and daughter, record his experiences throughout World War I, from landing at Gallipoli to leading decisive battles on the Western Front. Monash describes with great candour the challenges of ordering the lives of tens of thousands of troops.world war 1914-1918 - personal recollections, australian army - correspondence -
The Mrs Aeneas Gunn Memorial Library
Book, Heinemann, Realities of War, 1920
... World War 1914-1918 - Great Britain... World War 1914-1918 - Great Britain Personal views of the Great ...Personal views of the Great War from a self described chroniclerp.455.non-fictionPersonal views of the Great War from a self described chroniclerworld war 1914-1918 - personal recollections, world war 1914-1918 - great britain -
The Mrs Aeneas Gunn Memorial Library
Book, Heinemann, The soul of the war, 1915
... World War 1914-1918 - Great Britain... recollections World War 1914-1918 - Great Britain Personal views ...Personal views of the Great War from a self described chroniclerp.362.non-fictionPersonal views of the Great War from a self described chroniclerworld war 1914-1918 - personal recollections, world war 1914-1918 - great britain -
The Mrs Aeneas Gunn Memorial Library
Book, Red cross pro, The Wards in war time, 1916
A picture of life in a large military hospital during the First World War.p.343.non-fictionA picture of life in a large military hospital during the First World War.world war 1914-1918 - personal recollections, military hospitals - great britain -
The Mrs Aeneas Gunn Memorial Library
Book, R. C. Sherriff, Journey's end : a play in three acts, 1929
A dramatic account of the Great WarIll, p.89.fictionA dramatic account of the Great Warworld war 1914-1918 - drama, world war 1914-1918 - theatre -
The Mrs Aeneas Gunn Memorial Library
Book, Arthur Conan Doyle, The British campaign in France and Flanders 1914, 1916
... World War 1914-1918 - Great Britain....355. World War - 1914-1918 - History World War 1914-1918 ...An account of the first year of the great warIndex, ill, maps, p.355.non-fictionAn account of the first year of the great warworld war - 1914-1918 - history, world war 1914-1918 - great britain -
The Mrs Aeneas Gunn Memorial Library
Book, Arthur Conan Doyle, The British campaign in France and Flanders 1915, 1917
... World War 1914-1918 - Great Britain....252 World War - 1914-1918 - History World War 1914-1918 ...An account of the second year of the great warIndex, ill, maps, p.252non-fictionAn account of the second year of the great warworld war - 1914-1918 - history, world war 1914-1918 - great britain -
The Mrs Aeneas Gunn Memorial Library
Book, Admiral of the Fleet, Viscount Jellicoe of Scapa, The crisis of the naval war, 1920
British naval operations in the Great WarIndex, i,ll, charts. p.331.non-fictionBritish naval operations in the Great Warworld war 1914-1918 - naval operations, royal navy - operations -
The Mrs Aeneas Gunn Memorial Library
Book, George H. Doran Company, Revolt in the desert, 1927
The Arab Revolt of 1916-1918, when the disparate tribes of Arabia rose up as one great force to defeat an empire, was one of the most turbulent periods in the history of the Middle East and a pivotal element of the Middle Eastern arena of World War I. It sounded the death knell for the Ottoman Empire and paved the way for a new colonial power in the region - the British. It was T.E. Lawrence, a young army officer with a brilliant military mind and unmatched knowledge of the region and the Arab people, who - alongside the charismatic Faisal I - led the Revolt. These were epic events that changed the shape of the Middle East and affected Lawrence for the rest of his life. His magnificent first-hand account of the period is now a classic of 20th century literature.Index, ill, map, p.335.non-fictionThe Arab Revolt of 1916-1918, when the disparate tribes of Arabia rose up as one great force to defeat an empire, was one of the most turbulent periods in the history of the Middle East and a pivotal element of the Middle Eastern arena of World War I. It sounded the death knell for the Ottoman Empire and paved the way for a new colonial power in the region - the British. It was T.E. Lawrence, a young army officer with a brilliant military mind and unmatched knowledge of the region and the Arab people, who - alongside the charismatic Faisal I - led the Revolt. These were epic events that changed the shape of the Middle East and affected Lawrence for the rest of his life. His magnificent first-hand account of the period is now a classic of 20th century literature. world war 1914-1918 - campaigns - middle east, lawrence of arabia -
The Mrs Aeneas Gunn Memorial Library
Book, Lord Beaverbrook, Politicians and the war, 1914-1916, 1928
The role of the British government in the prosecution of the war of 1914-1918Index, p.264.non-fictionThe role of the British government in the prosecution of the war of 1914-1918great britain - politics and government, world war - 1914-1918 - history -
The Mrs Aeneas Gunn Memorial Library
Book, Cassell and Company, Mr. Punch's history of the great war, 1919
Cartoons by Punch magazine of the Great WarIndex, ill, p.303.non-fictionCartoons by Punch magazine of the Great Warworld war 1914-1918 - cartoons, world war 1914-1918 - satire -
The Mrs Aeneas Gunn Memorial Library
Book, Education department Victoria, The Education Department's record of war service, 1914-1919, 1924
A compilation of records of the work done by the schools of the Education Department of Victoria to assist the national cause during the anxious and strenuous years of the Great War. Includes portraits and biographical notes on "the men who fell" and "the men who returned".Ill, p.304non-fictionA compilation of records of the work done by the schools of the Education Department of Victoria to assist the national cause during the anxious and strenuous years of the Great War. Includes portraits and biographical notes on "the men who fell" and "the men who returned".world war 1914-1918 - war work - schools, victoria - education department - military records -
The Mrs Aeneas Gunn Memorial Library
Book, Government Press and Survey of Egypt, A Brief record of the advance of the Egyptian Expeditionary Force under the command of General Sir Edmund H.H. Allenby, G.C.B., G.C.M.G. : July 1917 to October 1918, 1919
Order of battle of the Egyptian Expeditionary Force with which are included the names of general officers and a brief record of service of the major formations also brief records of the work of various branches of the Army and brief record of the work of the Royal Air Force.Ill, maps, p.113.non-fictionOrder of battle of the Egyptian Expeditionary Force with which are included the names of general officers and a brief record of service of the major formations also brief records of the work of various branches of the Army and brief record of the work of the Royal Air Force.world war 1914-1918 - campaigns - middle east, general sir edward h h allenby -
The Mrs Aeneas Gunn Memorial Library
Book, James Ingram and Son, The story of the Anzacs : an historical account of the part taken by Australia and New Zealand in the Great War; from the outbreak in August, 1914, until the evacuation of Gallipoli, in December, 1915, 1917
The story of the Anzacs being an historical account of the part taken by Australia and New Zealand in the Great War; from the outbreak in August, 1914, until the evacuation of Gallipoli, in December, 1915.p.153.The story of the Anzacs being an historical account of the part taken by Australia and New Zealand in the Great War; from the outbreak in August, 1914, until the evacuation of Gallipoli, in December, 1915.world war 1914-1918 - australian involvement, world war - campaigns - dardenalles. -
The Mrs Aeneas Gunn Memorial Library
Book, Cassell and Company, Australia in the Great War : the story told in pictures, 1918
A pictorial history of Australian involvement in World War OneIll, p.192.non-fictionA pictorial history of Australian involvement in World War Oneworld war - 1914-1918 - history, world war 1914-1918 - australian involvement -
The Mrs Aeneas Gunn Memorial Library
Book, "The Bystander", Bairnsfather : a few fragments from his life / collected by a friend ; with some critical chapters by Vivian Carter, 1918?
... - Great Britain World War 1914-1918 - Cartoons and caricatures ...A biography of cartoonist Bruce BairnsfatherIll, p.96.non-fictionA biography of cartoonist Bruce Bairnsfathercartoonists - great britain, world war 1914-1918 - cartoons and caricatures -
The Mrs Aeneas Gunn Memorial Library
Book, Gresham Publishing Company, The great world war: A history, 1915
An illustrated history of World War One in nine volumesv.9. Ill, indexes.non-fictionAn illustrated history of World War One in nine volumesworld war - 1914-1918 - history, world war 1914-1918 - causes, world war 1914-1918 - diplomacy -
The Mrs Aeneas Gunn Memorial Library
Book, Putnam, Albert King of the Belgians in the Great War : his military activities and experiences set down with his approval, 1931
King Albert and the First World WarIll, maps, p.341.non-fictionKing Albert and the First World Warbelgium - kings - biography, world war 1914-1918 - campaigns - belgium -
The Mrs Aeneas Gunn Memorial Library
Book, Published on behalf of the R.A. War Commemoration Fund by G. Bell and Sons, The Royal artillery war commemoration book : a regimental record, written and illustrated for the most part by artillerymen, while serving in the line during the great war, 1920
... World War 1914-1918 - Regimental histories - Great Britain... Britain - Army - Royal Artillery World War 1914-1918 - Regimental ...A history of the Royal Artillery during the Great WarIll, p.408.non-fictionA history of the Royal Artillery during the Great Wargreat britain - army - royal artillery, world war 1914-1918 - regimental histories - great britain -
Beechworth RSL Sub-Branch
Silk Postcard Collection 1914-1919, Tom Eastwell collection - postcard No:1, Pre 1914
The popularity of woven sild postcards peaked during the First Workd War 1914-1918. A thriving cottage industry began around 1915 and the quaity and colours of the silks used is extremely high. This card is one of three cards presented by the Tom Eastwell family in 2018. Further infirmation on Australian War memorial website: www.awmgov/collection/accessing-records-at-the-memorial/findingaids/guide-silk-postcard-collection#S11Historic and social significance: the ability of the sender to reassure their family of their wellbeing through the sending of embroidered postcards was a common practice among deployed servicemen during the First World War.Small light embossed cardboard and woven silk with embroidery on the front. The rear for correspondance, name and postal detailsWoven silk cards were first made in 1900 for the Paris Exhibution and became popular during WWI 1914-1918 . Embroidery depicting flags of France, Great Britain, Germany, Belgium and Italy, laurel leaf wreath, a thistle, red rose and the Red Cross Insignia. A check on the colours and design of all flags should be conducted. Message on rear: “With Best Love To Little Maisie from Tom xxxxxxxxxxxx “. post card; carte postale; postkaart; embroidered postcard -
Rutherglen RSL Sub-Branch
Memorabilia - Lilliput Roll of Honour 1914-1918, c. 1919
Framed collage of photographic portraits of soldiers, set in cardboard mount with hand-painted names of each soldier. Soldiers names are: Harry Withens W. Grail A. E. Robertson J. H. Nott George Robertson Herbert Eggleston W. J. Tanner C. R. Eggleston R. McPherson W. G. Parker Berkly Withers T. O'Connor Tom Shandon G. McEvoy Frank Gullifer N. Clarke J. W. Thompson A. McLauren G. F. (Gideon Francis) Dare A. E. Ellis A. W. Ellis J. B. Dixon C. Duffy J. Clarke A. Charles Dick Pond L. Robertson W. Dick J. Pond J. Pearce Clive Rivers R. B. Dixon A. Hill A. Smith M. Harrison W. Gale R. Fishburn R. ThompsonHand-painted heading reads: LILLIPUT ROLL OF HONOUR-1914-1918. Hand-painted footer reads: Substituted by the Residents of the Lilliput Districtportraits, soldiers, honour boards, wwi, great war, rutherglen, lilliput, world war one -
Diamond Valley Vietnam Veterans Sub-Branch
Award - WW1 Medals, Minitures, c2010
Medals from WW1.Significant to remember previous wars and conflicts as it is from these that the qualities and attributes for future generations of soldiers (including Vietnam veterans) have been born.WW1 trio of Medals: 1st medal: 1914-15 Star: The four pointed star is bright bronze, ensigned with a crown. The obverse has crossed gladius, overlaid with an oak wreath that is ensigned with the cypher of King George V. A scroll bearing the legend 1914-15 is centrally placed across the crossed blades. 2nd Medal: The medal is circular, 36mm in diameter, silver in colour. The obverse bears an un-crowned effigy of King George V, facing left, with the inscription; ‘GEORGIVS V BRITT: OMN: REX ET IND: IMP:’ The reverse depicts St. George naked on horseback, armed with a short sword. The horse tramples on the Prussian shield and the skull and cross-bones. Just off-centre, near the right upper rim, is the Sun of Victory. The dates 1914 and 1918 appear in the left and right fields respectively. The recipient's details can be found on the medal's rim impressed in sans serif capitals - but due to the large numbers that were issued and the several suppliers that were involved this varies. The ribbon is 36mm wide with colours orange, white, black and blue. 3rd Medal: Victory Medal: The medal is bronze with a winged figure of Victory on the obverse. The obverse has the words ‘THE GREAT WAR FOR CIVILISATION’, all surrounded by a laurel wreath. The ribbon has a ‘two rainbow’ design, with the violet from each rainbow on the outside edges moving through to a central red stripe where both rainbows meet. Dimensions: rack: xxmm by yymm; medal 1: xxmm x ymm; medal 2: xxmm x ymm; medal e3: xxmm xy yymm. 1st medal: The obverse has, centrally located, a scroll reading 1914-15. 2nd medal: The obverse has the inscription; ‘GEORGIVS V BRITT: OMN: REX ET IND: IMP 3rd medal: The obverse has the words ‘THE GREAT WAR FOR CIVILISATION’.diamond valley vietnam veterans sub branch, ww1 -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
Military Medals WWI, Circa 1919
Group of 2 medals together on brooch backing. 1 x British Great War Victory Medal 1914 - 1919. 1 x British War Medal 1914 - 1918.1914 - 1919 Medal inscribed " The Great war For Civilisation 1914 - 1919". -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
Service Medals x 2. Dog Tags x 2. Peace 1919 Medals x 2. Return from Active Service Badge x 1. Returned Sailors & Soldiers Imperial League Badge x 1
Service Medals for War Service. Medals Awarded to Phillip Wallace Fenner. Born Derby England. Enlisted 1st February 1916. Unit 6th Battalion 16th Reinforcement. Rank of Private. Deceased on 15th May 1919.Historical significance.1914 - 1918 British War Medal. 1914 1919 Victory Medal. Metal dog tags. 1919 Children's Peace Medals. Returned From Active Service Badge. 1914 - 1919. Membership Returned Sailors & Soldiers Imperial League.British War Medal - Obverse George V1. Reverse 1914 - 1919 image of Saint George on horseback. Victory Medal - Obverse winged full length figure of Victoria. Reverse The Great War for Civilisation 1914 - 1919. Dog Tags inscribed 5085. Fenner P.W. 6th Battalion A.I.F. Return From Active Service Medal. Inscribed with Rising Sun over A.I.F. Issued by the Department of Defence. . -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Booklet - War to Peace - a resume', From War to Peace 1914 - 1918, August 1919
Via Mitcham RSL CollectionBooklet - resume' of important dates pertaining to WW1.Lest we forget.... a little record of the principal events of the Great War, 1914 - 1919....resume' booklet of ww1 dates -
Canterbury History Group
Letter - Lewis Garfield Stevens, 1/03/2011 12:00:00 AM
Letter from Gwyn Hyde detailing the life of her Great Uncle who operated a real estate busness in Maling Road, Canterburycanterbury, maling road, real estate agents, rochester road, l.g. stevens estate agent, world war 1914-1918 -
Clunes Museum
MEDALS
Milton Arthur Williamson was born in Clunes, Victoria and enlisted at 22 years and 5 months on 29/3/1915. He embarked for Alexandria on 30/8/1915. He was injured during duty and had continual problems with his knee. He was returned to Australia on 10/9/1917 following several appearances before the Medical Board of the Australian Military Offices of London and Kent in the United Kingdom. The termination of his appointment was effected on 4/3/1918 and he was medically discharged from the AIF. L-R 4.The Australia Service Medal 1939-1945 was instituted in 1949 to recognise the service of members of the Australian Armed Forces and the Australian Mercantile Marine during World War II. 3.The Victory Medal was awarded to prescribed classes of persons who entered a theatre of war on duty between 5 August 1914 and 11 November 1918. 2.The British War Medal instituted by King George V in 1919 to mark the end of World War I and record the service given. *PTE SS WILLIAMSON 1.The 1914–15 Star was authorised in 1918 and was awarded for service in specified theatres of war between 5 August 1914 and 31 December 1915.4 MEDALS : L-R WITH RIBBONS 1. BRONZE : STAR SHAPED MEDAL 1914-1915 ON BANNER. BACK 1112 SPR M A WILLIAMSON 2/ DIV SIG COY AIF 2. PEWTER - ROUND MEDAL FACE OF GEORGE V - BACK 1914-1918 NUDE MAN ON HORSE WITH 2 FEET OFF GROUND. RIM : 636 PTE SS WILLIAMSON 8 BN AIF 3. ROUND MEDAL ANGEL IS HOLDING A PALM BRANCH BACK : ENCIRCLED BY WREATH - THE GREAT WAR FOR CIVILISATION 1914-1919 4. ROUND SILVER MEDAL PROFILE OF GEORGE VI. BACK : AUSTRALIAN COAT OF ARMS ENCIRCLED BY THE AUSTRALIAN SERVICE MEDAL 1939-1945 RIM : W 71800 A M WILLIAMSON RIBBON NAVY, RED, BEIGE, SKY BLUElocal history, numismatics, medals, military -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
Document - Printed Dedication
This copy describes the proceedings at a ceremony in 1920 to install a memorial to Australian soldiers at Amiens cathedral. A3 printed, laminated page. Title Lest We Forget at top. Colour printing, text describes the dedication of an Australian grave in Amiens cathedral by the Bishop of Amiens and Marshal Foch. 1914 Lest We Forget 1918. / Honour to those who upheld our honour / 60,000 paid the great price / The allied commander pays the highest tribute to the Australian Forces.war, wwi, amiens, foch, bishop of amiens, memorial, burial -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
Medal - Medal WW1 Victory Medal
Australian Victory medal awarded to Navy personal and Army personal who actually saw service in navy and army theatres of war between 5th.August and November 1918. 2 and 3 medals British War Medal awarded to Navy and Army personal who saw service or lost their lives in active service between 1914 - 1918.three in total #1 gold in colour. on rainbow coloured ribbon. #2 bronze in colour on gold white and blue ribbon #3 bronze in colour on frayed ribbon.## 1.. Roman Goddess of Victory engraved on front, and THE GREAT WAR FOR CIVILISATION 1914 - 1919. on back # 2 and #3 St.George on horse back engraved on front. King George on back.1914 -1918.