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Geelong RSL Sub Branch
ANZAC Commemorative Medallion of 551 L Harry Atkins, No makers mark, Mid 20th Century
... who served with the AMF during WW1 with 'C' Company 22 Bn..... This medallion has been awarded to 551 Pte L Harry Atkins who served ...This medallion has been awarded to 551 Pte L Harry Atkins who served with the AMF during WW1 with 'C' Company 22 Bn.This is the original Medallion awarded to Pte L Harry Atkins. The ANZAC Commemorative Medallion was awarded to personnel who served on Gallipoli.Round bronze medallion surmounted with King Edward Crown ANZAC printed round the bottom of the medallion, the reverse of the medallion has an impression of Australia and New Zealand and the Southern Cross.Inscribed on the back of the medallion L H Atkins.amf anzac commemorative medallion, ww1 551 pte l harry atkins -
Geelong RSL Sub Branch
Photograph - Bruce Kingsbury VC, Bruce Kingsbury VC, Late 20th Century
... This is a photograph of Pte Bruce Kingsbury VC who served... Bruce Steel Kingsbury, VC. 2/14 Battalion who with great... who with great personal courage and at the cost of his life ...This is a photograph of Pte Bruce Kingsbury VC who served with the Second AIF 1940-1942.Pte Bruce Kingsbury served in the Middle East and New Guinea. Pte Kingsbury won his VC during the Battle of Isurava. He was the first serviceman to receive the VC in Australian territory.Blue Metal Photograph Frame with Black and White photograph of B S Kingsbury VC.Inscription with the photograph - In proud memory of Pte Bruce Steel Kingsbury, VC. 2/14 Battalion who with great personal courage and at the cost of his life won the Victoria Cross at Isurava by counter attacking and clearing a path through the enemy position. "Lest We Forget"kingsbury ww2 new guinea isurava -
Geelong RSL Sub Branch
Statue and Photograph, Not known, Fuzzy Wuzzy Angels, Late 20th Century
... describing the picture and who is the photographer - George Silk... the picture and who is the photographer - George Silk. The men ...The photograph was taken by George Silk on Christmas Day 1942 near Buna, Papua New Guinea. George Silk was a War Photographer for Australian Government, his appointment began in 1939. He was in New Guinea with the AIF when this photograph was taken.The photograph shows the work and assistance of the Fuzzy Wuzzy Angels to Australian Servicemen who were Serving in Papua New Guinea during WW2.Photograph - black and white copy of the original in a wooden frame. Statue - free standing bronze statue on a wooden block.Photograph has a information on the bottom of the frame describing the picture and who is the photographer - George Silk. The men in the photograph are Pte G C Whittington 2/10th Battalion AIF and Papuan Raphael Oimbari. The photograph was taken on Christmas Day 1942 near Buna, Papua New Guinea.ww2 fuzzy wuzzy angel, qx23902 pte g c whittington, raphael oimbari, george silk -
Geelong RSL Sub Branch
Medal 34692 C M Muir, Mid 20th century
... who served during WW2 as a Sergeant? with the RAAF.... Medal was issued to 32692 C M Muir who served during WW2 ...This Australian Service Medal was issued to 32692 C M Muir who served during WW2 as a Sergeant? with the RAAF.This is the original Medal belonging to 32692 C M Muir who served with the RAAF during WW2.Australian Service Medal 1939-1945, silver, round. The ribbon attached is that of the War Medal 1939-194532692 C M Muir.asm, ww2, 32692 c m muir, raaf -
Geelong RSL Sub Branch
Dedication, There is no makers mark, Mid 20th Century
... On 07 November 1920 a plaque to commemorate Australians who... that is in the Amiens Cathedral commemorating the Australians who defended... the Australians who defended Amiens between March and August 1918 ...On 07 November 1920 a plaque to commemorate Australians who defended Amiens between March and August 1918 was fixed to a pillar in the Amiens Cathedral. The Bishop of Armiens and Marshal Foch spoke at the unveiling of the plaque.This a copy of the speeches of the Bishop and Marshal Foch and is a dedication to the men of the AIF who fought on the Somme between March and August 1918.A framed poster dedication of a plaque that is in the Amiens Cathedral commemorating the Australians who defended Amiens between March and August 1918. The poster is framed in a wooden frame.The dedications on the poster are by the Bishop of Amiens and Marshal Foch that were made on 07 November 1920 part of the speeches of these two men are printed on the poster.ww1, somme, bishop of amiens, marshal foch -
Geelong RSL Sub Branch
RAAF Marine Jacket, 1942
... David H Hyne who served during WW2 with the RAAF Marine Section... who served during WW2 with the RAAF Marine Section. The RAAF ...The jacket is an original jacket and belonged to 148487 David H Hyne who served during WW2 with the RAAF Marine Section. The RAAF Marine Boats can be traced back to the Australian Flying Corps, Central Flying School, Point Cook.This is a Jacket belonging to 148487 D H Hyne who served with RAAF Marine Section during WW2.Buff Colour Jacket with belt, cotton material, two breast pockets, two waist pockets, propeller patch on sleeve RAAF Buttons.Inside the jacket - V555 Made in Australia 1942 Size, on one of the pockets, D.H.H. 148487.raaf marine section jacket 148487 d h hyne ww2 -
Geelong RSL Sub Branch
Medallions & Booklet - National Service Memorial, Monoset Printers, Medallions and Magazine 2010
... Service and National Servicemen who served during the period 1951... Australian National Servicemen and in Memory of those who died. Thh... Australian National Servicemen and in Memory of those who died. Thh ...The Medallions and the Magazine are dedicated to National Service and National Servicemen who served during the period 1951-1972. The Memorial for National Service is located at the Australian War Memorial, Canberra.The items are the original that were raised to acknowledge National Service and National Servicemen, 1951-1972.1 x round Medallion on a wood base in a lined cardboard case 2 x round Medallion in a lined black case 1 x magazine 'Australian War Memorial, National Service MemorialThe large medallion has a carving of the Memorial that is at the Australian War Memorial, around the medallion 'Dedicated to all Australian National Servicemen and in Memory of those who died. Thh two smaller medallions has the tri service logo in the centre and round the outside of the medallion is Anniversary of National Service 1951-1972. The Magazine 20 page history of National Service in Australia and the history of the National Service Memorial Dedicated 8 September 2010.awm, national service, magazine, medallions -
Geelong RSL Sub Branch
General Service Badge 2nd Type, Amor, circa 1940's
... . This medal was introduced in 1946 and issued to personnel who... to personnel who volunteered for overseas service but were retained ...This medal is the General Service Badge 2nd Type. This medal was introduced in 1946 and issued to personnel who volunteered for overseas service but were retained in Australia for home service, members of the Naval Reserve who were not mobilised, those mobilised who do not qualify for the RAS.These Badges were introduced and issued to those volunteers who did not qualify for RAS. This badge is an original.An oval shape badge, gold colour, a crown, tri service in the middle.One the Frodnt - Service Australia On the Back - 1948, Issued by Cwlth Govt, AF 16861, Amor Sydney.general service badge 2nd type, gold colour -
Greensborough Historical Society
Folder, Laurie Roy, 23/02/1933
... Laurie Roy who tragically died at age 19 in 1933.... to cyclist Laurie Roy who tragically died at age 19 in 1933. Laurie ...Newspaper articles and photographs relating to cyclist Laurie Roy who tragically died at age 19 in 1933.Laurie Roy was an amateur cyclist with great potential who died as a result of a cycling accident in 1933. Laurie Roy lived in Greensborough and is buried at the Greensborough Cemetery.20-page plastic binder, spiral bound, clear cover. Contains documents relating to the Roy family.laurie roy, cyclists, greensborough cemetery -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper clipping, Correct the spellang!, 22/06/2011
... McLaughlins Lane was named after Michael McLaughlin who.... Photograph of Shirley Black who was campaigning to have McLaughlans..., p16. Photograph of Shirley Black who was campaigning to have ...McLaughlins Lane was named after Michael McLaughlin who settled in the area in 1840. An office error misspelt the name to McLaughlans Lane and family members have approached council to correct the mistake.Shirley Black was a foundation member of the Greensborough Historical Society and a long time resident of the area.Newspaper cutting from Diamond Valley Leader 22/6/2011, p16. Photograph of Shirley Black who was campaigning to have McLaughlans Lane Plenty returned to its original spelling of Mclaughlins LaneDate written in pen.shirley black, mclaughlin family, mclaughlans lane plenty, street names -
Geelong RSL Sub Branch
Silver War Badge WW1, Circa 1914
... These Badges were awarded to personnel who were injured... -GRI Back - A90684 These Badges were awarded to personnel who ...These Badges were awarded to personnel who were injured, sick, or disabled and were subsequently invalided discharged or to older soldiers who retired during the course of the war - First. The Silver War Badge was worn on a lapel of civilian clothes to show that the recipient had served. The wearer of the badge was required to carry and produce his/her stamped discharge certificate. The Silver War Badge is an original, according to the number on the back of the Medal A90684 it has been issued to an Australian ex Serviceman/WomanA round stirling silver BadgeFront - For King and Empire, Services Rendered - crown -GRI Back - A90684silver war badge, ww1 issue -
Geelong RSL Sub Branch
Badge - R&SLA, Circa 1990
... This badge is issued to personnel who have served during.... This badge is issued to personnel who have served during periods ...This badge is issued to personnel who have served during periods of peacetime and personnel who had not served overseas.This is the last time the Badge has been changed (1990) - a fourth figure has been added to the figures in the centre of the badge, and the name changed to Returned and Services League Australia. The fourth figure, female, recognises our female service personnel.Metal gold coloured badge, white background, blue circle with four figures in a coloured gold centre of the circle. A red ribbon like across the bottom . Front - in the blue circle Returned & Services League, in the red ribbon on the bottom of the badge Australia. Covering the crown the year badge 03. Back - Badge Remains Property of League, V26132.r&sla badge, 1990 -
Geelong RSL Sub Branch
Badge - RSL Life Membership, Late 20th century
... These badges are issued to members who pay for life.... These badges are issued to members who pay for life membership or those ...These badges are issued to members who pay for life membership or those who have been appointed honorary life members.This is an original badge that has been issued to a life member.Badge, white background, blue centre with four figures in gold colour in the centre. Returned and Services League around the blue, Australia in the red ribbon,m Life Member in the attachment at the bottom of the badge.On the back - V2526, badge remain property of the league.rsl badge, life member -
Geelong RSL Sub Branch
Documents - 826 Harry J Britter, Early 20th Century
... Britter, who enlisted into the AIF on 12 July 1915, he was posted... relating to the Service of H J Britter, who enlisted into the AIF ...The family of 826 Harry James Britter have collected paper clippings, cablegrams, greeting cards relating to the Service of H J Britter, who enlisted into the AIF on 12 July 1915, he was posted to 31 Battalion. In WW1 this Battalion initially went to Egypt, the Battalion consisted of two companies from Queensland and two companies from Victoria. The documents are originals and have been preserved by the family of 8216 Harry J Britter, a Geelong man who enlisted into the AIF on 12 July 1915Paper clippings, Cablegrams, Greeting CardsPaper clippings - with photographs of 826 H J Britter, PMG Cablegrams from Britter to wife etc, Military PMG Cablegrams re Britter injured in hospital. Greeting Cards from Britter to wife.31 battalion, 826 harry j britter -
Connecting Home
Book, National Archives of Australia and Public Record Office Victoria, Footprints: The Journey of Lucy and Percy Pepper ...an Aboriginal family's struggle for survival, 2008
... , an Aboriginal family who experienced child removal and displacement..., an Aboriginal family who experienced child removal and displacement ...This book tells the story of the Pepper family, an Aboriginal family who experienced child removal and displacement. Percy Pepper also served in the First World War and was one of few Aboriginal service men who recived a soldier settler block. Also contains pictures, photos and records of histroical importance, including records from the Aborigines Protecion Board.Historical significance: This book is significant as it describes in detail an Indigenous family story. It also contains copies of original government reports and talks about the Indigenous experience of child removal in Victoria. Socially, it is relevant because of it's links to Aborigianal places of significance such as Lake Tyers.Softcover book, 132pages, brown cover with Indigenous design and black and white family photograph. al'. Conent is about the Pepper family, and contains family records.book, percy, pepper, lucy, family, stolen, generations, footprints, national, archives, public, records, office, victoria -
Mortlake and District Historical Society
Painting, William Alen, The Old Windmill, 1916
... artist, who did not have first-hand knowledge of the old Mill... a local artist, who did not have first-hand knowledge of the old ...The Old Wind Mill in Mill Street Mortlake was constructed in 1856 by Thos. Bostock. It was erected to process locally-grown grain to supply the increased population of the Ararat goldfields with flour. It was painted in 1916 by W.Alen a local artist, who did not have first-hand knowledge of the old Mill, but would have relied on descriptions from those living in the district who did, as well as possibly recollections of windmills in Europe and Britain. The Mill has been a prominent landmark in Mortlake for over 150 years. It was converted to steam after it was sold in 1857 to Hamilton, Aikman and Geddes. Its use declined after the Ararat goldfields petered out, the diggers moved on and local soils proved unsuited to the sustained cultivation of wheat. The existing Mill Chimney is Heritage listed and is part of the National Estate.1 paintingSigned W.Alenmill windmill mortlake national estate hamilton bostock aikman geddes -
Mortlake and District Historical Society
Photograph, Mortlake War Memorial
... two district men who died from injuries received during WW1... who died from injuries received during WW1. Financed by public ...This memorial was built in 1922 by the Mortlake Shire Memorial Committee (Chairman Cr W. T. Allen) in memory of the forty two district men who died from injuries received during WW1. Financed by public subscriptions, it was designed and built by Messrs Wooles & Carpenter of Warrnambool at a cost of four hundred and fifty pounds sterling and unveiled in the same year by the Shire President Cr G. L. Dennis who presided at the ceremonyt and invited the Premier of Victoria the Honourable H. S. Lawson to unveil the memorial in the presence of a very large crowd which consisted of the Mortlake Brass Band and local schoolchildren. Photograph black and whitemortlake, war memorial dunlop street -
Greensborough Historical Society
Book, Lansdowne Press, Gendarme the Police Horse: by John Richardson, photographs by Ian Brown, 1971_
... Partington who worked with Victoria Police as a mounted policeman... belonged to Trevor Partington who worked with Victoria Police ...This children's book tells the story of 'Gendarme' a much loved Melbourne police horse during the 1970s.The connection to Greensborough is through Trevor Partington who owned this book. Trevor was a mounted policemen.32 pages, hard cover. black and white illustrations.Inside front cover: "This book belonged to Trevor Partington who worked with Victoria Police as a mounted policeman. Alex Tassell (Gendarme's trainer) was Trevor’s boss. - Faye Fort (nee Partington) 2013." gendarme (police horse), alex tassell, trevor partington, victoria police -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper clipping, Diamond Valley Leader, A Life Worth Celebrating, 12/09/2012
... The item was written about Margaret Woiwod who passed away... was written about Margaret Woiwod who passed away on August 1 2012 ...The item was written about Margaret Woiwod who passed away on August 1 2012.Margaret Woiwod was a prominent community minded person who lived in Bend of Isles for 25 years and later in Eltham North.A multi coloured 1 page newspaper article.Nilbend of isles, kangaroo ground fire tower, nillumbik reconciliation group, woiwod -
Greensborough Historical Society
Book, Susie Cooper et al, The Happy Hermits and Diary of a trip to Evelyn, 1908o
... who had camping holidays at Evelyn (now Mount Evelyn) between.... The "Hermits" were a group of young men from Collingwood who had ...The "Hermits" were a group of young men from Collingwood who had camping holidays at Evelyn (now Mount Evelyn) between 1908 and 1911. They took photographs, and were mentioned in a diary kept by two girls who spent their holidays in the area in 1911. The diary and photos were found in a collection belonging to Dorothy Higgs, a sister of one of the Hermits, following her death in 1978. Some of the photos and a facsimile of the diary form this publication.The photos and diary provides direct evidence of turn-of-the-century holiday and tourist activity32 p. black & white and colour illus.mount evelyn, tourism -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital image, Grandma Gibbs, 1890c
... Grandma Gibbs of Kew who was the Grandma of Sarah Jane... Gibbs of Kew who was the Grandma of Sarah Jane Gibbs-died ...Grandma Gibbs of Kew who was the Grandma of Sarah Jane Gibbs-died in childbirth (William Partington's first wife) who was the Grandmother of Eva Partington,A pioneer Greensborough family.Digital copy of black and white studio photograph.ellen partington, ellen whatmough, charles partington, willis vale -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital Image, Happy Hollow plaque, 05/02/1840o
... ) and John McLaughlin who leased the property in 1892 to Robert... Partington (1875) and John McLaughlin who leased the property in 1892 ...The land surrounding Happy Hollow farm at Plenty was purchased by Francis Wickham in 1840. The land was later subdivided and held by various owners including Charles Partington (1875) and John McLaughlin who leased the property in 1892 to Robert Emmett Whatmough who erected the first dwelling on the property. The land was later owned by Mrs Betty Bell and was purchased by Parks Victoria in 1994 to form part of the Plenty Gorge Parklands. This plaque was laid by Plenty Historical Society.Happy Hollow was an example of early settlement along the Plenty River.Digital copy of colour photograph. Plaque at Plenty Gorge Parklands.plenty river, happy hollow, happy hollow farm, robert emmett whatmough, betty bell, john mclaughlin, charles partington, parks victoria -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital Image, Amy Clayton and daughters, 1930s
... Amy Clayton centre with her daughters. Left is Gladys who... Amy Clayton centre with her daughters. Left is Gladys who ...Amy Clayton centre with her daughters. Left is Gladys who married Robert Bennett. Daisy who married Reg Warwick. Hilda who married Mick Dunk. Olive who married Jack Poulter. Ivy (my Gran) who married Frank O'Neill. Photo is at our church in Yann Street Preston. Methodist Church.Digital copy of black and white photographclayton family, amy ann clayton -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital Image, Amy Clayton and her children, 1900c
... Grandmother Amy Clayton née Burkett who owned tearooms corner Henry... Great Grandmother Amy Clayton née Burkett who owned tearooms ...Amy Clayton (1874-1961) centre with her children. "My Great Grandmother Amy Clayton née Burkett who owned tearooms corner Henry Street Greensborough opposite school. Here with five of her children. Six more were to follow - eleven in all. Baby on knee is Olive who married Jack Poulter. Little girl is my Gran Ivy, the eldest girl who did many chores for her siblings. Love this photo.. all so beautifully clean and obviously dearly loved."Digital copy of black and white photographclayton family, amy ann clayton, amy ann burkett -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper Clipping, Diamond Valley Leader et al, Memories of our heroes, 25/04/2018
... Cenotaphs hold a special place in the hearts of people who.... Cenotaphs hold a special place in the hearts of people who watched ...Cenotaphs hold a special place in the hearts of people who watched their loved ones leave to fight a war, particularly those who never saw them again.News article 1 page, black text and colour images.eltham cenotaph, anzac day, war memorials -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article, Cherel Sartori, Kell's Cottage by Cherel Sartori, 1917o
... Sartori (who owned the house from 1990-2000), following a visit.... This account was written by Cherel Sartori (who owned the house from ...Story of Kell's Cottage, built 1917, at 112 Henry Street Greensborough by William Mitchell on the 60 acre dairy farm owned by Ethel and Walter Kell. This account was written by Cherel Sartori (who owned the house from 1990-2000), following a visit by Claude Amiet who lived in the house as a child in the early 20th century.12 p., text and sepia and col. photographskell's cottage, claude amiet, cherel sartori -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper Clipping - Digital Image, Rosie Bray et al, Rod hits 300 game cricket milestone: Greensborough College 1999 Gr8750, 14/04/1999
... Greensborough College teacher Mr Rod Webster who played his 300th game... Greensborough College teacher Mr Rod Webster who played his 300th game ...A digital copy of a 1999 newspaper article about Greensborough College teacher Mr Rod Webster who played his 300th game for Rosanna Cricket Club. This copy is owned by GHS member Rosie Bray who was a mature age student from 1988-2002, (Rosie's story "Second chance at learning" can be read at Item 787). In 1999 Rosie was a student at Greensborough College [Gr8750]Digital copy of newspaper clipping, black and white text and imagerosie bray, greensborough secondary college, greensborough college, rod webster -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article, Norm Colvin, Events leading up to the Plenty Ladies' Petition 1842, 2020_
... of the stations robbed, the group of men who rode out to assist..., the group of men who rode out to assist and the identity ...This article, written and researched by Norm Colvin, GHS Secretary, identifies the people involved in the events leading to the petition to the Governor of Victoria, C. J. La Trobe, from 'Ladies resident on Plenty River' requesting protection from bushrangers, 5 May 1842. It identifies the bushrangers, the owners of the stations robbed, the group of men who rode out to assist and the identity of the "ladies" who signed the petition.This article identifies the people involved in the incidents, a list of locals in the 1840s.12 pages typescript, map.plenty river, bushrangers, petitions -
Greensborough Historical Society
Folder of articles, Greensborough Historical Society et al, World War 1 Project, 1914-1918
... of the Greensborough Historical Society researched the local lads who signed up... Society researched the local lads who signed up to serve ...With the centenary of World War 1, members of the Greensborough Historical Society researched the local lads who signed up to serve in the Great War. We have included Nurses from the area and those who served at Mont Park. The Greensborough and district soldiers listed in the World War I Project all had a connection with the area. Names have been taken from the Fallen Soldier’s Memorial, Greensborough Primary School Honour Board, the Greensborough District Honour Board housed at the RSL and by searching through Australian War Memorial and National Archives of Australia records. Some of our soldiers settled in and made great contributions to life in Greensborough after the War. Articles are also available on the GHS website. Descendants or relatives with further information are urged to contact the Society. Family stories and photographs would be appreciated. Suggestions for additions to the list are most welcome. Red plastic binder containing over 150 articles, printed text and images. Each article is filed in plastic pocket.world war 1 project, greensborough historical society -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital Image, Cherel Sartori, Kell's Cottage, 01/01/1956
... of photographs was copied by Cherel Sartori (who owned the house from... by Cherel Sartori (who owned the house from 1990-2000), following ...Photograph of Kell's Cottage. The house was built 1917, at 112 Henry Street Greensborough by William Mitchell on the 60 acre dairy farm owned by Ethel and Walter Kell. This collection of photographs was copied by Cherel Sartori (who owned the house from 1990-2000), following a visit by Claude Amiet who lived in the house as a child in the early 20th century.Digital copy of black and white photographkell's cottage, claude amiet, cherel sartori