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Dunkeld Museum Inc.
Coat, Flying, During World War 1
... World War 1 Flying coat. Tan leather, nap finish. Lining...During World War 1... Dunkeld grampians Coat, Flying World War 1 Flying coat. Tan ...This coat was owned and worn by Lieutenant T L(known as Leigh) Simpson D.F.C. who joined the Royal Flying Corps during Workd War 1. He was born in Hamilton Victoria and had an interest through his family in flying, before the war. In 1916 he transferred from the Light Horse Field Ambulance to the 68th Australian Sqd. Royal Flying Corps. He was promoted to lieutenant of the 3rd Squadron. During the war he was a pilot and photographer and took hundreds of reconnaissance photos over occupied territory. He was involved in photographing enemy positions and supplying information to the artillery batteries which then shelled those positions. He was involved in a number of missions involving direct contact with the enemy including Baron von Richtofen and was involved in the "dog fight" which led to von Richtofen's death. In May 1918 he had been promoted to Flight Commander and temporary Captain when his cousin Captain Duigan was wounded. He represented Australia at von Richtofen's funeral and presented the Australian wreath. Following his discharge after being seriously wounded, he returned home and became a grazier in the Dunkeld area. He maintained his interest in aviation throughout his life with a strong connection with Reg Ansett and was a director of Ansett Airways Pty Ltd for many years. He died in Dunkeld in 1960This flying coat is significant because it was owned by Lieutenant Thomas Leigh Simpson DFC while he was in the Australian Flying Corps during World War 1. World War 1 Flying coat. Tan leather, nap finish. Lining wool fabric. Map pocket on front of chest. Internal pocket on left front behind map pocket and external pocket below the waist on the left hand front towards the side.L Simpson on the inside left front.t leigh simpson, royal flying corps, baron von richtofen, australian aviation -
Dookie Historical Society
Cutting Tool, Thomas Smith, 1917
... world war 1...Army issue , World War 1,folding cutters convenient... plier arm, broad arrow and "J" Army issue , World War 1,folding ...Army issue , World War 1,folding cutters convenient for personal carrying.used for cutting wire if required when on duty during service dutyFolding metal wire cutter, four rivets, one large and three small. Some rustingStamped on cutting head "THOMAS SMITH & SON / SALTLEY LTD / 1917" stamped on opposite plier arm, broad arrow and "J"world war 1, army issue, metal, wire cutters, folding wire cutters, cutting tools, broad arrow, thomas and sons, saltley, birmingham unitedkingdom -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Submarine in Westernport
... world war ii... black & white photograph world war ii submarine cowes pier ...From Jessie Smith's collection of Island Events & Landscapes. Submarine tied to JettySubmarine tied to jetty. Black & White close up with sailors at middle left in a group. Two masts on towerlocal history, photographs, navy, cowes jetty, naval vessel, black & white photograph, world war ii, submarine cowes pier, jessie smith collection, stan mcfee -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Sepia Photograph, 1920
... world war i soldiers... of stradbroke world war i soldiers the pinnacles cape woolamai The Rose ...This album was presented to the Earl of Sradbroke by the Fathers of Soldiers and Returned Soldiers 16/2/1923. The photo is of rear The Pinnacles, Cape Woolamai, Phillip Island. One of a collection of photographs presented to The Earl.Sepia Photograph of The Pinnacles, Cape Woolamai Rose Series Postcard p.682. Near The Pinnacles, Cape Woolamai, Phillip Is, Victoriaphillip island, the earl of stradbroke, world war i soldiers, the pinnacles, cape woolamai -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, 1940's
... world war ii service... in World War II... "Alacrity" sailing north on service in World War II One ...One of a collection of over 400 photographs in an album commenced in 1960 and presented to the Phillip Island & Westernport Historical Society by the Shire of Phillip Island. Photograph showing The "Alacrity" after being purchased by the American Navy on her way up the Australian Coast in 1941. She was blown up by the Japanese a few weeks later.Photograph of the Ketch "Alacrity" sailing north on service in World War IIlocal history, photography, photographs, maritime technology, boats, the ketch "alacrity", shipping, ketch alacrity, world war ii service, john jenner, bryant west -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph
... world war i... Tree walking sticks made for soldiers wounded in World War I... for soldiers wounded in World War I Back row: E Bennell, R Forrest, H ...One of a collection of over 400 photographs in an album commenced in 1960 and presented to the Phillip Island & Westernport Historical Society by the Shire of Phillip IslandPhotograph of the juvenile Red Cross workers holding Tea Tree walking sticks made for soldiers wounded in World War I Back row: E Bennell, R Forrest, H West, W Smith, W Wilson Teacher, R Smith, T Burton, C Cleeland. Middle row: C Leeson, J Cleeland, A Jackson, A West, N Leeson, F Forrest, S Smith, K West. Front row: A Jenner, J Jenner, C Jackson, D McLardy, A Jackson, R Jenner, V Leeson, S Jenner.local history, photography, juvenile red cross workers, black & white photograph, red cross, world war i, john jenner, bryant west -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Book, De COLANGE, Leo, picturesque world, or, Scenes in many lands, with one thousand illustrations on wood and steel of picturesque views from all parts of the world comprising mountain, lake and river scenery, parks, palaces, cathedrals, churches, castles, abbeys, and other views selected from the most noted and interesting parts of the world ; with original and authentic descriptions by the best authors, 1878-9
Labelled 'Cowes Free Public Library', 'Phillip Island Historical Society, Cleeland Bequest'. V.2 inscribed 'Jno. Cleeland, Wollomai' -
Mortlake and District Historical Society
Photograph, Late 19th Century: [ c. 1885?]
... of the Boer and First World Wars. Mortlake has its own Boer War ...This informally posed photo was taken in front of the old grandstand at Mortlake's recreation (football) oval. It shows 17 troopers in uniform, holding rifles. There are 7 horses, one trooper is mounted. All wear an early version of the slouch hat. An interested group of mainly boys and a few men, including a policeman, watch from the grandstand. Shows early preparation for national defence or conflict, at a local level. Britain had withdrawn its defence forces from the colonies in 1870, so the States had to provide their own. District defence groups were common at this time, meeting regularly for training. This un-named and un-dated photo appears to be a local (Mortlake) unit of the Victorian Mounted Rifles c. 1885,[A local expert on weaponry believes they are from the 'Victorian Rangers' judging from their rifles.] They were precursors of the Light Horse regiments of the Boer and First World Wars. Mortlake has its own Boer War Memorial (1902) in Mortlake Botanic Gardens. Rectangular sepia photograph on cardboard backinghorse, victorian, australian, australia, defence, war, rifles, memorial, mounted, light, mortlake, boer -
Mortlake and District Historical Society
Jug, Melba Bone China, Probably 1950's, 1960's
... Highway on the eastern side of the town. 1914 1918 world war ...This small white jug was probably created as a souvenir of Mortlake. Its depiction of the 'Soldier's Monument' (War Memorial completed 1920), is quite accurate and perhaps reflects the importance of such monuments in small country towns. Memorials created in many country towns, cities and suburbs after the Great War, reflected civic pride and were created in recognition of the sacrifice of so many men in defence of the realm. Mortlake's 'Soldier's Memorial' is typical of many such memorials Australia wide. It forms one part of the Mortlake's tribute, the others being the Soldiers' Memorial Hall (which incorporates the old Mechanics' Institute) and the Avenue of Honour (cypress) along the Hamilton Highway on the eastern side of the town. Small glazed white jug, with gold rim, handle; transfer picture of the Mortlake War Memorial - showing plinth, column, soldier and fence with backdrop of mature trees. Captioned: 'Soldier's Monument Mortlake'. On base: 'Melba Bone China (followed by crown insignia) Guaranteed Made In England.'1914, 1918, world, war, memorial, memorials, mortlake, souvenirs -
Mortlake and District Historical Society
Lone Pine
... lone pine first world war great war mcdowell...) and one at the Warrnambool Botanic Gardens. The First World War ...This pine tree (Allepo Pine, Pinus halepensis) a native of the Gallipoli Peninisula (Gelibolu, Turkey), was grown from a cutting obtained from the War Memorial Canberra and planted in the Mortlake Botanic Gardens in 2002. It replaces the original which grew outside the Mortlake RSL Hall which blew down in a storm c.2000. That tree (Allepo brutius)came from 'the original on Gallipoli' and was planted to commemorate 'fallen comrades' in 'the Jubilee year 1965.' However, two soldiers first brought home pine cones direct from that fateful battlefield. . One was Sgt. Keith McDowell of the 24th Btn. His aunt, Mrs. Emma Gray of Grassmere (Vic.) planted the seeds c. 1928 and four seedlings resulted. One was planted in Wattle Park, Melbourne, one at the Shrine of Remembrance, one at the Soldier's Memorial Hall at The Sisters (c.15 km. south of Mortlake) and one at the Warrnambool Botanic Gardens. The First World War (or 'Great War') and in particular the battle for the Gallipoli Peninsula is of immense national significance. Lone Pine or Plateau 400 was the scene of a major offensive on August 6th 1915. All the trees on the ridge at this point were cut down but one, which was dominated by the 'Lone Pine'. In three days of fighting more than 2,000 Australians lost their lives and seven Victoria Crosses were won. Two Australian soldiers souvenired pine cones - one was brought back to Victoria (see above). Many young men from Mortlake and district volunteered to fight in the Great War and the presence of this tree in our Gardens reminds us all of the local as well as the national sacrifice.l pine tree Small plaque on railing western side. gallipoli, lone pine first world war great war mcdowell, keith -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper clipping, School maintains close ties with RSL, 1995_08
... Remembers celebrations commemorating the 50th Anniversary of the end ...Commemorates a visit to to Watsonia Primary school on 15th August 1995 by members of Watsonia RSL and members of the Army School of Music for a wreath laying ceremony.The ceremony was a part of the Australia Remembers celebrations commemorating the 50th Anniversary of the end of World War II.A black and white photocopy of a newspaper article featuring a large photograph of some ADF personel with school children.Some blue biro words at the bottom and the word "Watsonia" in pencil at the top right corner.watsonia rsl, watsonia primary school, army school of music, australia remembers -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper clipping, Diamond Valley Leader, Love was in the air when navigator Bob met Margaret, 18/05/1945
The article is one of series published as part of the Australia Remembers 1945 - 1995 program.This article tells the tale of how Bob and Margaret Barling met in England during WW2. Bob was born in Briar Hill and returned there with his bride after the war. They later moved to Montmorency.An A3 article written as part of the Australia Remembers 1945 - 1995 Commemoration.Nilww2, australia remembers 1945 - 1995, waaf, raaf, pathfinder squadron, ve day, war brides, barling family -
Greensborough Historical Society
Magazine clipping, Absolutely Bloody or A Tale of Tobruk, 1941_
... world war 2.... rats of tobruk poems ww2 world war 2 north africa ...A poem written during the Tobruk campaign of WW2.This is an example of the humour displayed by Australian troops during the siege of Tobruk.An A4 photocopy of an article.Nilrats of tobruk, poems, ww2, world war 2, north africa -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article, Lieutenant Edward Carse, a Greensborough boy, 1943_
... world war 2... fought against the Japanese in Singapore during World War 2 ...A brief explanation of Lieutenant Carse's connection to Greensborough.Hubert Edward (Ted) Carse fought against the Japanese in Singapore during World War 2.Half page, typedcarse family, operation rimau, world war 2 -
Greensborough Historical Society
Family History, E.H.(Mick) Evans: VX10125, 1939o
... world war 2... hall tobruk world war 2 June Hall ...This story was written by June Hall, daughter of Mick Evans, information taken from tapes recorded before his death.First published on GHS website.2 typed pagesmick evans, june hall, tobruk, world war 2 -
Greensborough Historical Society
Game, Strategy: a game of skill, 1939c
... game possibly published during or just after World War 2. war ...Strategy is a board game involving army divisions, battleships and aircraft. The tactical object of the game is to steadily reduce your opponent's forces until you have numerical advantage.An Australian-made game possibly published during or just after World War 2.Board game in cardboard box. Includes game board, sheet of "Rules" and 29 playing 'pieces' [5 missing]war games, board games, strategy [game] -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article, Rosie Bray, Australian Army Nursing Service 1914-1918 / by Rosie Bray, 1914-1918
... world war 1... of the local nurses who enlisted for service in World War 1.... who enlisted for service in World War 1. world war 1 nurses ...In this article GHS member, Rosie Bray discusses some of the local nurses who enlisted for service in World War 1.9 p. col. & black & white illus.world war 1, nurses -
Greensborough Historical Society
Map, Scotprint, A Guide to the Western Front, 1999_
... world war 1... features of World War 1 Western Front.... leaders, cemeteries and other features of World War 1 Western..., cemeteries and other features of World War 1 Western Front. Notes ...Notes of battles, military leaders, cemeteries and other features of World War 1 Western Front.Double sided col. maps, with notes of battles, military leaders, cemeteries and other features of World War 1 Western Front.world war 1, western front -
Greensborough Historical Society
Magazine, Australia. Army. Australian Army Education Service, Salt. Vol.6 No.7, 7 June 1943, 07/06/1943
... world war ii... conflict areas. australia. army world war ii Australia. Army ...The Army Education Journal contains information for army personnel. This edition has articles on War Service Homes, rope work and several conflict areas.48 p., line drawings, maps.Vol. 6, No. 7australia. army, world war ii -
Greensborough Historical Society
Greeting Card, Christmas Greetings 1941, 1941_
... world war 2. malayan campaign... the Japanese invasion of Malaya in December 1941. world war 2. malayan ...Small Christmas greeting card of 1941 with Malayan scene on front, sent to Harold Black from Ron Mill. This card had to have been sent just before the Japanese invasion of Malaya in December 1941.Small Christmas greeting card of 1941 with Malayan scene on front, printed in black on white card, with A. I. F. Australian Army Pay Corps colour patch.From Ron Mill. All the best for 1942 Paddy. Remember me to the boys. Ronworld war 2. malayan campaign, mill, ron, black family -
Greensborough Historical Society
Tickets, Mercury Press, Tattersall's War Service Funds, 1940s
... world war ii... Zealand. lotteries tattersall's world war ii black family Mercury ...Application form for lottery ticket in Tattersall's War Service Funds cash consultation. 200,000 tickets at 5/- eachA "ticket in Tatts" was one of the most popular lotteries available in Australia for many years. This "War Service Funds" sweep allocated money from its proceeds to the R.S.S.A.I.L.A. for distribution among the War Service Funds of all Australian states and New Zealand.Application form, printed in black on white paper, both sideslotteries, tattersall's, world war ii, black family -
Greensborough Historical Society
Booklet, The Fallen Soldiers' Memorial: Greensborough War Memorial Park, 2016_04
... world war i... lost their lives in World War 1. With photos of some of Leigh... the Greensborough district who lost their lives in World War 1. With photos ...Details of 15 soldiers from the Greensborough district who lost their lives in World War 1. With photos of some of Leigh Conkie's chainsaw sculptures, and of the Greensborough War Memorial (Fallen Soldier's Memorial) first erected in Main Street in 1919, now in the Greensborough War Memorial Park. The booklet was prepared for a group walk around War Memorial Park. Updated October 2019 for Heritage Day talk and BBQ at War Memorial Park. Updated version contains information on Homefront Project chainsaw statues.16p., A5 booklet, black & white and col. photos. Updated 2019greensborough war memorial park, world war i, war memorials greensborough, leigh conkie, fallen soldiers memorial greensborough, homefront project, homefront sculptures -
Greensborough Historical Society
Book, Yarra Plenty Regional Library, Fine spirit and pluck: World War I stories from Banyule, Nillumbik and Whittlesea, 2016_
... Fine spirit and pluck: World War I stories from Banyule...world war 1...A collection of stories of World War One from Banyule...., illus. 2 copies A collection of stories of World War One from ...A collection of stories of World War One from Banyule, Nillumbik and Whittlesea.Collected by Yarra Plenty Regional Library with contributors from the local area.227 p., illus. 2 copiesyarra plenty regional library, world war 1 -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper clipping, A legacy awaits in the wings, 15/04/2015
... world war 1...Watsonia's Darien Pullen has sculpted a new World War I... Pullen has sculpted a new World War I memorial for Marrickville ...Watsonia's Darien Pullen has sculpted a new World War I memorial for Marrickville City Council.News clipping, black text, colour image.darien pullen, meridian sculpture foundry, world war 1 -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper clipping, Marie at peace with past, 10/06/2015
... world war 1... world war 1 Diamond Valley Leader ...Marie Johnson never knew her father. Private William King died of war wounds 5 months before she was born.News clipping, black text, colour image.marie johnson, william henry king, world war 1 -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper, The Age 15 August 1995: Souvenir to mark the 50th anniversary of an end to hostilities in the Pacific, 15/08/1995
... world war ii...) commemorates the 50th anniversary of Peace in the Pacific in World War... anniversary of Peace in the Pacific in World War II. world war ii ...This souvenir issue of The Age (August 29 1995) commemorates the 50th anniversary of Peace in the Pacific in World War II.4 pages, colour images and black text.world war ii -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper, Diamond Valley News, Diamond Valley News 1995. Commemorating the end of World War II, 1995_
... Diamond Valley News 1995. Commemorating the end of World...world war ii... the end of World War II. The issue is titled "Australia Remembers.... Commemorating the end of World War II. 16 pages, black and white images ...This issue of the Diamond Valley News, (1995) commemorates the end of World War II. The issue is titled "Australia Remembers 1945-1995" and contains stories of war experiences by local people.16 pages, black and white images and black text. 2 copies.world war ii, australia remembers 1945 - 1995 -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital Image, Red Cross group at Rechabite Hall Greensborough (World War I), 03/11/1917
... Red Cross group at Rechabite Hall Greensborough (World War...world war i... World War I.... Cross group at Rechabite Hall Greensborough (World War I ...Formal group photograph of men, women and children in Red Cross uniform outside the Rechabite Hall Greensborough, during World War I.Digital copy of black and white photograph.red cross, world war i, rechabite hall greensborough -
Greensborough Historical Society
Postcard - Postcard [copy], T. L. Fuller, Salisbury Plain, 27/08/1916
... first world war... first world war wwi the great war world war one T. L. Fuller ...Postcard to Vear and Hazel Roy from France: Pte Dan Donahoo, 18/21 Battalion, 6th Infantry Brigade, AIF.Copy of postcard.Personal note written on back.dan donahoo, aif, correspondence, first world war, wwi, the great war, world war one -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital Image, RSL Honour Board, 1914-1918
... world war i... the names of local men who enlisted in World War I.... enlisted in World War I. greensborough returned servicemens league ...Photograph of the Greensborough RSL Honour Board, listing the names of local men who enlisted in World War I.Digital copy of colour photograph.greensborough returned servicemens league, world war i, greensborough rsl