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Geelong RSL Sub Branch
'Diary' VX10193 William Sollory, Late 20th Century
... the 2nd World War. This his 'Diary' for the month of September... 10193 William J Sollory, WW2, Europe, September 1941 ...VX10193 William J Sollory served with the AIF during the 2nd World War. This his 'Diary' for the month of September 1941.This 'Diary' is an original story of VX William J Sollory, September 1941.A Display Folder, clear front, blue back with see through plastic pages inside and typed pages inside the plastic pages. This is the 'Diary' of VX 10193 William J Sollory, WW2, Europe, September 1941.There are no inscriptions and markings as such, this is a typed account of the 'Diary' of VX 10193 William J Sollory, dated September 1941.ww2, eurpoe, september 1941, vx10193 w j sollory -
Geelong RSL Sub Branch
Photograph HMAS Bathurst
HMAS Bathurst (J158) named after the City of Bathurst NSW is the lead ship of 60 Bathurst class corvettes that were constructed during WW2. The Bathurst was constructed in 1940 her early career was spent operating with the British Eastern Fleet. Bathurst returned to Australian waters in 1944 and was deployed to New Guinea i n 1945. Bathurst was paid off in 1946 and sold for scrap in 1948.There were 60 Bathurst class corvettes constructed during WW2 the photograph in this collection is HMAS Bathurst the lead ship of 60. In this collection there are photograph albums, diaries and documents relating to W2156 Noel G Hernan, Stoker, including Sailor's Pay Book, Balmoral Naval Depot Identity Card, Entitlement to War Gratuity, Clothing Ration Card 1945-46 Issue, letters, newspaper cuttings, train tickets, a booklet 'V for Victory, Notes for Guidance in the Wearing of Campaign Stars and War Medals on Civilian Clothes. All of these items are the originals of W2156 Noel G Hernan and the photograph albums and diaries are those collected and amassed by W2156 Noel G Herman. Photograph of HMAS Bathburst., An oblong photograph, colour, kodac paper, a colour photograph of HMAS Bathurst a Bathurst Class Corvette.There is an enlarged print of this colour photograph, framed. The large framed version is hanging in the Geelong RSL 1st Floor. -
Geelong RSL Sub Branch
Medal, Late 1940s
QX 24392 E W Ball enlisted during WW2, enlistment date 03 November 1941, discharged 23 October 1945, his unit on Discharge was 2/5 Field Company.This War Medal 1939-1945 is the original that was issued to QX24392 E W Ball.Round Silver Medal, coloured Ribbon - Red, Blue and White.QX 24392 E W Ball. qx24392 e w ball, ww2, 2/5 field company -
Greensborough Historical Society
Book, The Mick Evans Story, 1941_
... world war ii.... death. One man's story of life during World War II ...Mick Evans (E.H.) Evans, VX10125, 9th Division, 2nd/1st Field Workshop. This story was transcribed from 9 x 90 minute audio tapes recorded by Mick Evans several years before his death. The book was completed in 2000 just before Mick's death.One man's story of life during World War II, in particular as a "Rat of Tobruk".Spiral bound book, 95 p., illus. (some col.). Clear plastic outer cover. Printed cover has title, Rats of Tobruk Association logo and Australian flag.Inside front cover: "From Betty, Shirley, June and Mary Evans"mick evans, june hall, tobruk, australian army, world war ii. -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph, Home in Tobruk, 1941c
... world war ii... soldiers during World War II. mick evans rats of tobruk tobruk ...Casual shot of Australian soldiers in Tobruk. These soldiers are among those later known as 'Rats of Tobruk'. Caption: "Home in Tobruk": L-R Gos.Gawthorne, Geo. Walters, Ernie (Mick) Evans, unknown, Ross (Junior) Williams.An informal photograph of Australian soldiers during World War II.Photograph of five soldiers in desert (Tobruk). Pinkish tinge to photograph. Accompanied by caption with names of soldiers.mick evans, rats of tobruk, tobruk, world war ii, australian army -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph, Mick Evans (in Middle East), 1941c
... world war ii... World War II. mick evans ken north rats of tobruk tobruk world ...These men are Ken North (standing) and Mick Evans (seated), serving with Australian Army in the Middle East. this photograph was sent home to his daughters by Mick Evans and is inscribed "To Betty, Shirley and June". Mick later served with the 'Rats of Tobruk'.This is a memento sent from father to children during World War II. Photograph of two soldiers, one seated. Mounted in timber frame. Frame size: 25 x 20 cm.Inscribed "To Betty, Shirley and June"mick evans, ken north, rats of tobruk, tobruk, world war ii, australian army -
Greensborough Historical Society
Magazine clipping, Memorabilia [Janefield RAAF], 12/08/1943
... world war ii... world war ii janefield hygiene training camp 1943 ...Details of RAAF WW2 Hygiene Training CampRecords little known information on the origins of the building foundations north of Greensborough.One page article on the RAAF Hygiene Training Camp located just south of the Janefield Community.raaf, world war ii, janefield, hygiene training camp, 1943 -
Greensborough Historical Society
Roberts family, Genealogical Document, 1939o
... world war 2... the war years to get by. world war 2 roberts family drakeford ...Outlines the Roberts family's arrival in Greensborough, their early activities and mentions their childhood activities. Written by Elaine Drakeford (nee Roberts).Records an era when Greensborough was starting to attract more outside people and the things people did during the war years to get by.Three page handwritten quarto document outlining a brief history of the Roberts family in Greensborough during the 1939-45 war. Pencil notes on top of first page.world war 2, roberts family, drakeford family, grimshaw street greensborough -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph, Red Cross Fete during World War 1, Greensborough, 03/11/1917
... Red Cross Fete during World War 1, Greensborough.... of the Red Cross during World War 1. Taken outside the Rechabite Hall... Fete during World War 1, Greensborough. 2 x A4 pages ...This photograph shows the Greensborough Ladies Auxiliary of the Red Cross during World War 1. Taken outside the Rechabite Hall during the Red Cross Fete. See caption file for names. (Newspaper Article dated 3/11/1917 about a Red Cross Bazaar [1914-1918])Shows many of the early residents of Greensborough. An example of the social work being undertaken in the area in the early 20th century.2 x A4 pages, photocopied. One of photograph and second of caption for photographgreensborough, red cross, red cross ladies auxiliary -
Greensborough Historical Society
Bottle, MBCV brown beer bottle, circa 1930s, 1930s
... world war ii...Made as bitter ale container in the 1930s to 1940s, World... in the 1930s to 1940s, World War 11 era. Found near the former WW2 ...Made as bitter ale container in the 1930s to 1940s, World War 11 era.Found near the former WW2 WAAAF base, north west of Greensborough.Brown glass bottle, 26 fluid ounce capacity. MBCV in small spade on shoulder, Carlton "C" on base.MBCV (Manufacturers Bottle Company of Victoria)beer bottle, mbcv, world war ii, glass, spade mark -
Greensborough Historical Society
Bottle, MBCV brown beer bottle, 1920c
... world war i...Made for lager beer in the World War I to 1920s era.... part of bottle. Made for lager beer in the World War I to 1920s ...Made for lager beer in the World War I to 1920s era.Found near Plenty River in GreensboroughBrown glass bottle, 26 fluid ounce capacity. MBCV in large spade on lower part of bottle, AGM circle monogram on base.MBCV on lower part of bottle.beer bottle, mbcv bottle, world war i, glass, spade mark -
Greensborough Historical Society
Document, Commonwealth War Graves Commission. [Greensborough area], 1917-1945
... world war 1... Commission. [Greensborough area] 2 page printout of names of war dead ...A list of residents from the Greensborough area who died on active service and whose graves are recorded on the Commonwealth War Graves Commission website (www.cwgc.org). Includes Greensborough, Watsonia, Lower Plenty, Montmorency, Bundoora and Macleod.2 page printout of names of war dead from the Greensborough area.Hand written on page "For complete details see electronic copy on Victorian collections"commonwealth war graves commission, world war 1, world war 2, greensborough, watsonia, lower plenty, montmorency, bundoora, macleod -
Greensborough Historical Society
Family History, Ernest "Mick" Henry Evans - ANZAC, 1947_
... world war 2... of Ernie (Mick) Evans during World War II. He fought as an ANZAC...) Evans during World War II. He fought as an ANZAC with the Rats ...Written by his daughter, June Hall, this is the story of Ernie (Mick) Evans during World War II. He fought as an ANZAC with the Rats of Tobruk. In 1947 the Evans family moved to Greensborough.A recollection of Greensborough residents in the mid-20th century.2 typed pages, black and white photograph.evans family, ernest evans, mick evans, june hall, rats of tobruk, world war 2 -
Greensborough Historical Society
Family History, Ernie (Mick) Evans by Marj Pepper (nee Evans), 1947-2000
... world war 2... pepper rats of tobruk world war 2 ...Compiled by his daughter for a journalist to write Ernie Evans' obituary, this is a brief outline of his life. An outline of the life of Greensborough resident Ernie (Mick) Evans.2 typed pages.evans family, ernest evans, mick evans, marj pepper, rats of tobruk, world war 2 -
Greensborough Historical Society
Family History, Victor Edwin Splatt - ANZAC by Val Wilson, 07/02/1893o
... world war i... Splatt and his heroism during World War I.... and his heroism during World War I. A recollection of the war ...Val Wilson recounts the story of her great uncle Victor Splatt and his heroism during World War I.A recollection of the war service of a Greensborough resident.3 typed pages illustrated with photographs.splatt family, victor splatt, val wilson, val rolfs, anzac, world war i -
Greensborough Historical Society
Folder, Greensborough Historical Society et al, Major Anthony Beale, St Katherine's Church St Helena and World War I Veterans buried at St Helena Cemetery, 1858o
... World War I Veterans buried at St Helena Cemetery....world war 1..., St Katherine's Church St Helena and local World War I... Katherine's Church St Helena and World War I Veterans buried at St ...Folder contains articles on the Beale family of St Helena, St Katherine's Church St Helena and local World War I Veterans buried at St Helena Cemetery.2 folders of articles, text and photographs.major anthony beale, st katherines church st helena, st helena cemetery, world war 1 -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article, Greensborough Historical Society et al, Harold Cheshire Yeaman, 1914-1918
... world war 1 project... service in World War 1. Harold Yeaman lived in Greensborough...World War 1 Project... Cheshire Yeaman and his service in World War 1. Harold Yeaman lived ...A short article about Harold Cheshire Yeaman and his service in World War 1. Harold Yeaman lived in Greensborough in the post-war period.1 page, text and colour images.world war 1 project, harold cheshire yeaman -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article, John Gibson, Len Warren - an Aussie soldier in World War Two, by John Gibson, 2017_12
... Len Warren - an Aussie soldier in World War Two, by John...World War II... - an Aussie soldier in World War Two, by John Gibson 9 p. typescript ...Account of Len Warren's war service, after enlisting in December 1941 at the age of 18. He served mainly in the 2/43rd Australian Infantry Battalion, in the Middle East against the German forces, and in Papua New Guinea and Borneo against the Japanese. He was wounded, and suffered several bouts of malaria before being discharged in July 1946. A more detailed version of this story is available at GHS.9 p. typescript with photographsworld war ii, leonard william warren, australian army, len warren -
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.
Painting - Painting, framed, The Speke, 1891
The ship Speke ran aground on the coast of Phillip Island on the 22nd of February 1906. The ship was painted by Artist Woolston L Barratt in 1891 and hung in the saloon of the Speke. It was given by Captain Tilston to John Cleeland, captain of the rocket rescue team and the painting used to hang in his home Wollomai house on Phillip Island. It was restored by Mal Campbell to fix smoke damage.The Speke was an all steel ship built in Wales in 1891, the second largest 3-masted full-rigged ship in the world. She was delivering wheat to Geelong and confused a bushfire in Cowes for navigation lights. Many local people salvaged goods from the resulting wreckage.Restored painting of the Speke mounted in the original gold frame.phillip island, art, speke, woolston barratt, woolamai house -
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 article, Diamond Valley News, Artist's works show another side of war, 1995_
The article was published as a part of the Australia Remembers 1945 - 1995 Commemoration.The article is about Robert Anderson, a founder member of the Diamond Valley Arts Society. Robert served in WW2 and was selected to paint the portrait of Captain Lionel Colin Matthews, a decorated Signals Corps member.An A3 sized photocopy of a Diamond Valley News article. Nilcaptain lionel colin matthews, robert anderson, signals corps, australia remembers, ww2, daimond valley arts society