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Bendigo Military Museum
Award - MEDAL SET, Post WW11
Jack Smethurst enlisted in the AIF on 2.7.40 in the 2/1st Australian Survey Regiment. The 2/1st Australian Survey Regiment was a Royal Australian Artillery Regiment. On discharge from the AIF 13.5.46 his rank was Staff Sergeant. (Artillery Surveyor) Refer 549.4, 550.2, an older brother who died in WW1. 558.6.Medals, court mounted, set of (4) re J Smethurst. 1. 1939-1945 Star 2. Defence Medal 3. War Medal 1939-1945 4. Australian Service Medal"VX28896 J Smethurst"numismatics-medals-military, metalcraft, royal australian artillery -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Award - Silver Plated Stem Cup: A.W. Dakin KHS 440 Yards Race, Kew High School, c.1902
Silver Trophy, awarded to ‘A.W. Dakin, K.H.S., 440 Yards Race, 1902’. Arthur Dakin, a resident of Kew was a student at Kew High School and Trinity Grammar School. He served as an engineer on troopships in WW1. In 1918 he was part of the Ross Sea Rescue Expedition under the command of Captain John King Davis.The trophy is an important piece of realia as it was won by A.W. Dakin while a pupil of Kew High School. Arthur Dakin is best remembered as a member of the Ross Sea Rescue Mission. Other items relating to Dakin are held by the Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery and exhibited in a permanent exhibition - 'Islands to Ice'.Small silver-plated stem cup won by Arthur Dakin in 1902 while a student at the private Kew High School (1872-1908). The small cup stands on a circular base surmounted by a stem, leading to a petal-like base to the upper cup. Above this, the inscription is surrounded by a laurel wreath.A.W. Dakin : K.H.S. : 440 Yards Race : 1902arthur dakin, trophy, foot running, sport, ross sea shore party, ross sea shore rescue expedition, antarctica, shackleton antarctic expedition -
Federation University Historical Collection
Photograph - Photograph - Black and White, Holy Trinity Murtoa - Sanctuary
This sanctuary is at Holy Trinity Anglican Church at Murtoa. The alter cloth was made by Clara Emma Yung, the grandmother of Edith Alice Watson. There are two windows in the church dedicated to Clara and her husband George Edgar Godlip Yung. They donated two candlesticks in memory of their son George Alfred Yung who died at Ypres in WW1.The altar cloth was crocheted by C E Yung and the candlesticks donated in memory of her and her husband George Edgar Yung.Black and white photoVerso: Murtoa Sanctuarymurtoa, holy trinity church murtoa, clara emma yung -
Geelong RSL Sub Branch
Certificate of Discharge 6251 Pte George Diwell and Leave or Duty Ration Book, No makers mark, Early 20th Century
This Certificate of Discharge was issued to 6251 Pte George Dilwell upon completion of Enlistment Leave or Ration Book was issued when 6251 Pte Diwell went on leave 28 May 1919 - 11 June 1919.This the original Certificate of Discharge and Ration Book of 6251 Pte George Dilwell who served during WW1Certificate of Discharge 6251 Pte George Diwell, buff colour page oblong page. Leave or Duty Ration Book Serial No L 22, No 247759, buff colour oblong pages.6251 Pte George Diwell, Certificate of Discharge, Enlisted 15 May 1916 Discharged 12 October 1919 6251 Pte G Diwell, Leave or Duty Ration Book, Soldier or Sailor'discharge, certificate, ww1, pte g diwell -
Geelong RSL Sub Branch
Photograph - HMAT Medic, Early 20th Century
A fleet of Transport Ships was leased by the Commonwealth Government for the specific purpose of transporting various AIF formations to the respective overseas destinations. When not committed to military transport the ships were employed on other duties. The fleet was made up of British Ships and captured German Ships. The HMAT Medic weighed 12,032 tons and was owned by the Oceanic SN Co Ltd Liverpool, she was leased by the Commonwealth Government until 26 October 1917.This photograph is of HMAT Medic leaving Australian Shores 20-05-16. The Medic was also used as a troopship for Australia during the Boer War.Photograph of the ship on a cardboard backing.HMAT Medic 20-5-16. J E Barnes Photo. Kew.hmat medic troopship, .commonwealth government, ww1, boer war -
Geelong RSL Sub Branch
Medals - Norman H V Powell, 20th Century
The Medals, Plaque and Scroll are the original items presented to 2952 N H V Powell's Family. 2952 N H V Powell enlisted in the AMF on 12 October 1915 and was Killed in Action on 25 July 1916 in FranceThe items are the originals of 2952 N H V Powell as presented to his family.A collection of Medals and Memorial Plaque and cloth scroll in a wooden frame. Medals are - 1914-1915 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal, Plaque, cloth scroll.The Medals are behind glass, inscriptions cannot be confirmed. Plaque is inscribed - He Died for Freedom and Honour - Norman Henry Victor Powell Cloth Scroll - Australian Military Forces - For Australiaww1, france, killed in action, 2952 n h v powell -
Geelong RSL Sub Branch
Print, Menin Gate at Midnight, 20th Century
Minin Gate at Midnight is a painting by Australian artist Will Longstaff. Longstaff completed the painting in 1927 and the original is now located at the Australian War Memorial. The painting depicts ghostly soldiers marching across a field in front of the Menin Gate War Memorial.Longstaff painted the work after attending the unveiling of the Menin Gate Memorial, at Ypres, on 24 July 1927. The memorial commemorates the men of the British Empire, including Australia, who died during the 1st World War around the town of Ypres. A print of the Menin Gate at Midnight, oblong in shape, framed in a timber frame, a cardboard matte surrounds the print.Careys Picture Framing Gallery, Professional Framing, Shop 13 Packington Arcade, 129 Packington Street, Geelong West. A brass plaque is also attached to the Print.menin gate, longstaff, ww1, australian war memorial -
Geelong RSL Sub Branch
Dedication, There is no makers mark, Mid 20th Century
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 -
Merbein RSL Sub Branch
Photograph, Larkin-Rody-R
Black and White,Head, ww1, larkin rody r, sn, 3576 -
Bendigo Military Museum
Booklet, Mr. V. Pretty, "Fragments from Gallipoli and France", 1921
This is a cardboard cover booklet. Front cover has the title (as above) plus a photo of a legless man. There are 31 pages of stories and poems about the war. It is fastened with two staples.ww1, trenches, france, gallipoli -
Bendigo Military Museum
Uniform - LEGGINGS, LEATHER, Aust Army, c1914 -1915
Believed to have been used by Edward Gibbs NR 824 (KIA 7 Aug 1915 charge at the Nek?)These are a pair of dark tan leather leggings. They have a strap and buckle to hold the top together. They have a long leather strap which starts at the bottom (ankle) and winds its way up to the top of the calf.ww1, leggings, anzac, lighthorse -
Bendigo Military Museum
Photograph - PHOTOGRAPH WW1, FRAMED, C.1914 - 19
Edwin James Jones No 3511 AIF. Refer Cat N0 1367.5 for his service history. B/W photo of Pte E J Jones in uniform. Soldier is standing at ease in a studio holding a swagger stick with cartridge ends. Frame is wooden, hanging wire attached by eye hooks.photography-photographs, portrait, ww1, jones -
4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment Unit History Room
Portrait Photograph, J Williams, Trooper W S Shirley
No 336, Tpr William Shirley, 34-yo labourer, of Yea Victoria. Enlisted B Squadron 4 LH Regiment, 20 Aug 1914, embarked 19 Oct 1914. Wounded in action (side) 24 June 1915, 1 General Hospital Alexandria 30 June 1915, 4 London General Hospital , 23 Aug 1915. Returned to Australia 8 May 1916. Previous service: No 1012 Pte, 5 VMR, Boer War. Embarked 15 Feb 1901. Returned to Australia 27 March 1902. Militia service 15 Light Horse RegimentB&W framed photograph of Trooper W S Shirley, 4th Light Horse RegimentTrooper W S Shirley of the 4th Aust Light Horse Regiment. Sailed 25.10.14photograph, ww1, w s shirley, 4th light horse regiment -
4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment Unit History Room
Training Manual, Chief Instructor, Machine Gun Training School, MGTC, Machine Gunner's Pocket Book, Nov 1917
Used by Capt A L Chanter, Machine Gun Section, 4th Light Horse RegimentLoose leaf pages secured in brown cloth coverUser name: A L Chanterww1, chanter, machine guns, manual -
4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment Unit History Room
Book, H S Gullett, Official History of Australia in the War of 1914-18. Vol VII Sinai and Palestine. 8th Edition, 1939
Hard covered book, 844 pp. with illustrations, maps and photoshistory, light horse, ww1, gullett -
4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment Unit History Room
Certificate (Medical), Certificate to be given to all NCO's and men proceeding on leave, 7/5/1917
Certificate was issued to No 1175 Kennedy J (rank not clear) of 23 Bn AIFA certificate issued to all nco's and men proceeding on leave, certifying that the bearer is free from vermin and scabies.Signed by Capt Miralyin (?) RAMC on 7/5/17 On back is written "Souvenir of my furlough from France saying that I am free from (chats)"certificate, medical, ww1, vermin -
4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment Unit History Room
Metal container, 1914
Pressed metal container with hinged lid. Lid decoratively embossed. Would have contained troop comforts sponsored by Queen Mary Decoratively embossed lid. Profile of QueenMary at centre.surrounded by laurel wreath. "M" on each side. Perimeter of decorative symbols and words: Imperium Brittanicum, Japan, Russia, Monte Negro, Servia, Belgium, France, Russia. Christmas 1914 ww1, troop comforts, princes mary, christmas 1914 -
Frankston RSL Sub Branch
Plaque, Memorial, c. 1919
Originally would have been issued with a scroll & letter from the King but neither with plaque. 1914-1918 Memorial Plaque In early 1920 it was announced that the next-of-kin of all Australian servicemen and women whose deaths were attributable to the First World War would receive a memorial plaque and scroll "as a solace for bereavement and as a memento". The memorial plaques were not uniquely Australian. In fact they were designed and produced in Britain and issued to commemorate all those who died as a result of war service from within the British Commonwealth. The idea for the plaques was originally conceived mid-way through the war. In 1917 a competition was announced to obtain a suitable design and 800 entries were eventually received. The winner, Mr. E. Carter Preston of Liverpool, England, was chosen in 1918. He was awarded a prize of 250 pounds. Mr Manning Pike directed the manufacture of the memorial plaques at the Memorial Plaque Factory set up at Acton, London. Some later plaques were also made at the Woolwich Arsenal. The cost of manufacturing so many plaques must have been considerable. Each plaque had the name of the soldier commemorated individually embossed (some were engraved) as part of the design. The full name was given without any indication of rank or honours to show the equality of sacrifice of all those who had lost their lives. The scroll designed to accompany the plaques was of thick paper, headed by the royal coat-of-arms, and bore the following message: "He whom this scroll commemorates was numbered among those who, at the call of King and Country, left all that was dear to them, endured hardness, faced danger, and finally passed out of the sight of men by the path of duty and self-sacrifice, giving up their own lives that others might live in freedom. Let those that come after see that his name is not forgotten". Underneath the message the serviceman or woman’s name, rank, honours and unit were written by hand in red ink. Because of the late arrival in Australia of the plaques many scrolls were sent out separately. A message from the King, "I join with my grateful people in sending you this memorial of a brave life given for others in the Great War", was included with the scroll. The first plaques were distributed in Australia in 1922. Each plaque was sent out from Base Records Office at Victoria Barracks in Melbourne by second-class mail. Approximately 60,000 plaques were issued in Australia. Families of deceased members of the Royal Australian Navy and the Australian Army Nursing Service also received plaques and scrolls Bronze Memorial Plaque 1914-1918 for 4876 Pte. Harry Milne , 46 Battalion KIA 10/5/1918, In a cardboard square envelope. http://www.awm.gov.au/research/people/roll_of_honour/person.asp?p=493414Embossed around edge of plaque "HE DIED FOR FREEDOM AND HONOVR" Name of serviceman embossed on plaque right of centre "HARRY MILNE"ww1, dead mans penny, kings penny, memorial plaque -
Frankston RSL Sub Branch
Heliograph
Signalling Heliograph in leather case.ww1, army, heliograph, signalling -
Frankston RSL Sub Branch
Photograph, Portrait, c. 1914
Portrait of Thomas Richard Cook, 7465, who departed overseas 9/1/1915 and returned to Australia on 22/9/1919Studio portrait of World War 1 soldier, Thomas Richard Cook, seated on stool, with cane.Notation on obverse, "Thomas Richard Cook/TPI Pensioner Deceased 23/3/74/Presented to RSL/from Mrs V Cook/Phone 783 1193"ww1, portrait, soldier, thomas richard cook -
Red Cliffs Military Museum
Photo, Group of troops including Sgt, Wiiliam Carroll 815 in Europe, 1918 (estimated)
This photo is part of a collection of Sgt. William Carroll.Black and white photo of Australian troops in Europe during the Great War. Sgt Carroll is on the far left front row as you view the photo and marked with a x at his feet.Noneww1, william, sgt, carroll -
RSL Victoria - Anzac House Reference Library and Memorabilia Collection
Diary of Boswell Clark, Boswell Clark
Boswell Clark embarked from Melbourne on 10 May 1915 and returned on 10 October 1916. Wounded in France. Copy of a letter to his father, dated 19/6/1918, included. Three notebooks - two hardcover, one softcover. Diary of Boswell Clark (584 - 21 Battalion, C Company) covers parts of the period between mid-May 1915 and mid-January 1916. ww1, diaries, boswell clark, 21 battalion -
RSL Victoria - Anzac House Reference Library and Memorabilia Collection
Diary of Robert Robertson Rail, Robert Robertson Rail, February 1917 to June 1917
Diary begins 26 February 1917 and ends 16 June 1917. Covers time spent on Western Front. Small coverless pocket notebook. Diary of Robert Rail (5411 - 24th Battalion, 14th Reinforcement). ww1, diaries, robert robertson rail, 24 battalion -
RSL Victoria - Anzac House Reference Library and Memorabilia Collection
Diary of Captain (Doctor) Alec. Douglas, Alec. Douglas, May 1915 to July 1915
Diary details the journey from Melbourne on 8 May 1915 to England onboard SS Euripides as a Medical Officer (?), and time spent in England.Forty five typed, looseleaf pages in green, soft cover. Titled "Troop SS Euripides". ww1, diaries, ss euripides, alec douglas -
RSL Victoria - Anzac House Reference Library and Memorabilia Collection
Diary of William Raymond Hyam, William Raymond Hyam, May 1915 to December 1916
Hyam embarked from Melbourne 0n 28 May 1915 and was fatally wounded at Gaza in late March 1917. Diaries cover the period from embarkation until December 1916.One 1916 pocket diary with leaf of tree, and one Norman Bros.1915 diary with photograph of Hyam's Unit and of his dog. Diary of William Hyam (3 - 13th Light Horse Regiment, Headquarters and Machine Gun Section).ww1, diaries, william raymond hyam, 13 light horse regiment -
RSL Victoria - Anzac House Reference Library and Memorabilia Collection
Diary of Morris Lewis, Captain Morris Lewis, Circa 1915
Notebooks contain training notes, duties and procedures, personnel changes. Morris embarked from Fremantle on 6 June 1916, and won a Military Cross in 1918. Military Cross 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty when the enemy delivered a counter attack and penetrated part of the line. This officer led a party and drove him out, inflicting severe casualties. He set an excellent example to his men.' Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 23 Date: 12 February 1919Collection of (six) notebooks of Captain Morris Lewis (44th Battalion, B Company).ww1, diaries, morris lewis, 44 battalion -
RSL Victoria - Anzac House Reference Library and Memorabilia Collection
Diary of John McMahon Smith, John McMahon Smith, March 1915 to June 1915
Diary covers the period from embarkation in Melbourne on board Shropshire on 20 March 1915, to entering the Bay of Biscay on 12 June 1915.Nine handwritten pages pinned together and dated 20 March 1915. Written by John Smith ( 5689 - Australian Reserve Park 1, Reinforcement 4).ww1, diaries, john mcmahon smith, australian reserve park 1 -
RSL Victoria - Anzac House Reference Library and Memorabilia Collection
Letter of Edwin Charles Waldegrate Lloyd, Edwin Charles Lloyd, 12/7/1917
Letter of thanks to "Miss Elsie" by Lloyd, for his having received the pair of sox she knitted. Lloyd enclosed some Turkish (paper) money got from a captured Turkish cavalryman.Two page handwritten letter of Edwin Lloyd (1067 - 6th Light Horse Regiment, 6th Reinforcement), dated 12th July 1917.ww1, letters, 6 light horse, edwin charles waldegrate -
RSL Victoria - Anzac House Reference Library and Memorabilia Collection
Letter of Roderick Andrew McFarlane, Roderick McFarlane, December 1918
Roderick McFarlane embarked from Adelaide on board the Port Lincoln on 20th October 1914, and returned on 28th May 1919. Letter tells of fighting and living conditions in Palestine, including diseases, treatment of horses and certain troop dispositions.Three page handwritten letter from Tripoli, dated December 16th 1918, by Capt. Roderick McFarlane (1 - 3rd Light Horse Regiment).ww1, letters, roderick andrew mcfarlane, 3 light horse regiment -
RSL Victoria - Anzac House Reference Library and Memorabilia Collection
RAN Certificate of Service, Seamen and Communication Branches
In November 1914 Williams was serving onboard HMAS Sydney when the German ship Emden was sunk. He continued in service with the navy after the war, and also served in WW2.Royal Australian Navy service record of John Robert Williams (8298). Cap band from German ship S.M.S. Emden.john robert williams, hmas sydney, sms emden, ww1