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Ballarat RSL Sub-Branch Inc.
Victory Medal
This object relates to Joseph OSBORNE. He was born on 1/01/1891 in Newport, VIC. Joseph served in the (6867) enlisting on, 15/01/1917 in Leigh Creek, VIC before being discharged from duties with the 12/24 BATTALION as a Army Non-Commissioned Private (PTE) on 02/07/1919. Joseph Osborne was awarded the British War Medal and the Victory Medal. Joseph OSBORNE was not a prisoner of war.first world war (ww1), 1914 - 1918, medals, ballarat rsl, ballarat -
Bendigo Military Museum
Postcard - POSTCARD PHOTOS WW1, Edgar Dawson Collection : Assorted postcards, 1918
This six-postcard group is the seventh in a series of records of items in the collection of Edgar Dawson DCM. Dawson was the Regimental Sergeant Major of 57th Battalion, AIF. C Company of the 57th was composed of men drawn from Echuca, Eaglehawk and Bendigo. The postcards are from his personal album, and many are annotated in Dawson's hand with explanatory notes on the subject. Refer to Cat No 893 for his service details. Items originally in album cat. no. 207P These postcards illustrate the links between battalions, such as the 5th and 47th. 1. Group portrait of the Officers and NCOs of C Company, 47th Battalion. 47th Btn was drawn from Queensland and Tasmania, and C company was primarily Queenslanders. 2. Group photo of the signallers and stretcher bearers of 5th Battalion. Dawson note that Josiah and Norman Rolls, from Golden Square in Bendigo, are in photograph. 3. Group photograph of 57th Battalion medal recipients taken outside Exeter cathedral. 4. 57th Btn band 5 HQ Pioneers, 57th Btn, 8th of October 1917. Dawson notes that the man front row extreme right is 50 years old. 6. Group photo of some officers of the 57th Btn 1. On verso "A.R. Tweddell, 47th Battalion, C Company A.I.F" 2. On Verso "This is a group photograph signallers 5th Battalion Jo and Norm Rolls" 3. "Group taken in Exeter at a a presentation of medals" 4. "This is our band can you pick out Bob Scott" 5. "This is our HQ pioneers who do all our building. The chap on the front row right is fifty years of age and came away with the first contingent. Also the corporal, sergeant and two left had men rear rank" 6. "This is a photo of some of the officers of our battalion. Colonel J.C. Stewart centre, Major R.M. Cotheson on left, Captain Laing M.C. on right. Will tell you the rest when I get home"postcards, 57th battalion, edgar dawson dcm -
Ballarat RSL Sub-Branch Inc.
Badge - RSL
This object relates to Hugh Forrester BETHUNE. He was born on 15/11/1924 in Sydney, NSW. Hugh Forrester served in the RAAF (430155) enlisting on, 01/01/1943 in Unknown before being discharged from duties with the 9 AIRCREW HOLDING UNIT as a RAAF Non-Commissioned Warrant Officer (WOFF) on 26/02/1946. Hugh Forrester BETHUNE was not a prisoner of war. Hugh Bethune was awarded the 1939-1945 Star, Australia Service Medal 1939-1946, Defence Medal, France and Germany Star, War Medal 1939-1945. The RSL badge represents readiness to serve the crown, country and former comrades. It can be purchased however it should only be worn by returned service personnel.Metallic badge with enamel sections depicting a white shield with a red and gold coloured crown and the number "95" at the head of the shield. In the top corners of the shield are images of a leek, rose, thistle and shamrock. An image of a red ribbon with the words "Australia" is at the base of the shield. In the centre of the shield is a blue circle with the words "Returned Services League", encircling an image of three servicemen in gold coloured relief.Inscriptions on the back: "V Property of League Swann & Hudson Vic." "91382" And another inscription that is partly obscured and includes "Bad.....ns" ballarat, ballarat rsl, badge, returned services leage badge, rsl badge, uniforms -
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1939 - 1945 Star
This object relates to Ormond Arthur JOYCE. He was born on 28/01/1917 in Campsie, NSW. Ormond Arthur served in the AMF (VX35133) enlisting on, 26/06/1940 in Camberwell, VIC before being discharged from duties with the 2/5 FIELD HYGIENE SECTION as a Army Non-Commissioned Private (PTE) on 21/12/1945. Ormond Arthur JOYCE was a prisoner of war. His next of kin is Samuel L JOYCE - Father. Ormond Joyce was awarded the War Medal 1939-1945, Australia Service Medal 1939-1946, Australian Defence Medal, Pacific Star, 1939-1945 Star. He was also issued with the Returned from Active Service badge.second world war (ww2), 1939 - 1945, medals, ballarat rsl, ballarat -
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Pacific Star
This object relates to Ormond Arthur JOYCE. He was born on 28/01/1917 in Campsie, NSW. Ormond Arthur served in the AMF (VX35133) enlisting on, 26/06/1940 in Camberwell, VIC before being discharged from duties with the 2/5 FIELD HYGIENE SECTION as a Army Non-Commissioned Private (PTE) on 21/12/1945. Ormond Arthur JOYCE was a prisoner of war. His next of kin is Samuel L JOYCE - Father. Ormond Joyce was awarded the War Medal 1939-1945, Australia Service Medal 1939-1946, Australian Defence Medal, Pacific Star, 1939-1945 Star. He was also issued with the Returned from Active Service badge.second world war (ww2), 1939 - 1945, medals, ballarat rsl, ballarat -
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Australia Service Medal 1939-1946
This object relates to Ormond Arthur JOYCE. He was born on 28/01/1917 in Campsie, NSW. Ormond Arthur served in the AMF (VX35133) enlisting on, 26/06/1940 in Camberwell, VIC before being discharged from duties with the 2/5 FIELD HYGIENE SECTION as a Army Non-Commissioned Private (PTE) on 21/12/1945. Ormond Arthur JOYCE was a prisoner of war. His next of kin is Samuel L JOYCE - Father. Ormond Joyce was awarded the War Medal 1939-1945, Australia Service Medal 1939-1946, Australian Defence Medal, Pacific Star, 1939-1945 Star. He was also issued with the Returned from Active Service badge.medals, ballarat rsl, ballarat -
Ballarat RSL Sub-Branch Inc.
War Medal 1939-1945
This object relates to Ormond Arthur JOYCE. He was born on 28/01/1917 in Campsie, NSW. Ormond Arthur served in the AMF (VX35133) enlisting on, 26/06/1940 in Camberwell, VIC before being discharged from duties with the 2/5 FIELD HYGIENE SECTION as a Army Non-Commissioned Private (PTE) on 21/12/1945. Ormond Arthur JOYCE was a prisoner of war. His next of kin is Samuel L JOYCE - Father. Ormond Joyce was awarded the War Medal 1939-1945, Australia Service Medal 1939-1946, Australian Defence Medal, Pacific Star, 1939-1945 Star. He was also issued with the Returned from Active Service badge.medals, ballarat rsl, ballarat -
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Australian Defence Medal
This object relates to Ormond Arthur JOYCE. He was born on 28/01/1917 in Campsie, NSW. Ormond Arthur served in the AMF (VX35133) enlisting on, 26/06/1940 in Camberwell, VIC before being discharged from duties with the 2/5 FIELD HYGIENE SECTION as a Army Non-Commissioned Private (PTE) on 21/12/1945. Ormond Arthur JOYCE was a prisoner of war. His next of kin is Samuel L JOYCE - Father. Ormond Joyce was awarded the War Medal 1939-1945, Australia Service Medal 1939-1946, Australian Defence Medal, Pacific Star, 1939-1945 Star. He was also issued with the Returned from Active Service badge.medals, ballarat rsl, ballarat -
Ballarat RSL Sub-Branch Inc.
Plaque
This object relates to Ormond Arthur JOYCE. He was born on 28/01/1917 in Campsie, NSW. Ormond Arthur served in the AMF (VX35133) enlisting on, 26/06/1940 in Camberwell, VIC before being discharged from duties with the 2/5 FIELD HYGIENE SECTION as a Army Non-Commissioned Private (PTE) on 21/12/1945. Ormond Arthur JOYCE was a prisoner of war. His next of kin is Samuel L JOYCE - Father. Ormond Joyce was awarded the War Medal 1939-1945, Australia Service Medal 1939-1946, Australian Defence Medal, Pacific Star, 1939-1945 Star. He was also issued with the Returned from Active Service badge."In loving memory of Ormond Arthur JOYCE Died 2nd May, 1989 Aged 72 years. Beloved husband of Esme. In God's Care. 128"second world war (ww2), 1939 - 1945, shields & plaques, ballarat rsl, ballarat -
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Badge - Returned from Active Service
This object relates to Ormond Arthur JOYCE. He was born on 28/01/1917 in Campsie, NSW. Ormond Arthur served in the AMF (VX35133) enlisting on, 26/06/1940 in Camberwell, VIC before being discharged from duties with the 2/5 FIELD HYGIENE SECTION as a Army Non-Commissioned Private (PTE) on 21/12/1945. Ormond Arthur JOYCE was a prisoner of war. His next of kin is Samuel L JOYCE - Father. Ormond Joyce was awarded the War Medal 1939-1945, Australia Service Medal 1939-1946, Australian Defence Medal, Pacific Star, 1939-1945 Star. He was also issued with the Returned from Active Service badge.second world war (ww2), 1939 - 1945, uniforms, ballarat rsl, ballarat -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Photograph - Daguerreotype, Captain James Fawthrop, c. 1967
UnknownColour photograph on glass. Oval mount in rectangular frame, gold paint under glass. Four seals in each corner of the mount. Photograph of Captain James Fawthrop in Harbour Master's uniform wearing the gold medal awarded for his role in the rescue of surviviors from the Admella wreck.Front: (no inscriptions) Back: (no inscriptions) -
Geelong RSL Sub Branch
Bayonet, Early 20th Century
There are no distinguishing features on the item to be able to link it to any one event.Metal bayonet with wooden and medal handle, four screws holding the wood to the metal frame. The bayonet has a release button to free the the blade to a position as required. There is a metal scabbard to house the bayonet blade, there is a metal loop on the scabbard to hang onto a belt. There is a round sight on top of the bayonet.T4 37248military, bayonet, australian army. -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - PORTRAIT OF A MAN
Small head and shoulder portrait of a man with a beard. He is wearing a three piece suit and a bow tie. Photo mounted on cream card with gold border and gold printing on the front and back. Card has rounded corners. On the back is Prize Medal Intercolonial Exhibition Melbourne 1866.W. Cawston, St. John Street, Launceston, Tasmaniaphotograph, portrait, male, portrait of a man, w cawston -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Medal - Coronation of George VI and Elizabeth, 1937
Coronation medal (copper?) for George VI and Elizabeth, 1937, hung on frayed, red, white an blue ribbon Side one: 'To celebrate their majesties' coronation - Victoria May 12th 1937' Side two: Portrait of George and Elizabeth, 'King George VI and Queen Elizabeth' 'Stotts Melb.' royal visits and occasions, king george vi, queen elizabeth -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - JENNY FOLEY COLLECTION: REMEMBERING
Bendigo Advertiser "The way we were" from Saturday, April 16, 2005. Remembering: Margaret Fulton, a member of the Bendigo branch of the Australian Air League, places a wreath at the Bendigo Memorial Hall, in the early 1950s. Her young brother, Joe, wears their father's war medals.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were -
Geoffrey Kaye Museum of Anaesthetic History
Painting, portrait, 2008
This portrait is of Dr Walter Thompson, former President of ANZCA from 2006 - 2008 was commissioned by ANZCA to commemorate Dr Thompson's presidential term. The painting was unveiled on 17 April 2009. The artist Ben Joel is a Western Australian artist, well known for his commissioned portraits and contemporary artworks in most media. Joel's artworks are represented in national private and public art collections Oil on canvas portrait of Dr Walter Thompson wearing the Presidential gown and medal. The sitter's hands are clasped in front of him and he is casually seated in front of a plain background coloured in black and red imitating a second frame/window. The painting is set in a plain gold and maroon frame.[ lower right hand side] BEN JOEL '08painting, anzca president, thompson, walter, joel, ben -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - Article, A Last splash, 20/02/1991
Article, Nunawading Gazette. Murray Whitmore, manager of Nunawading Swimming pool retires after more than 20 years. he has competed in several Stawell and Bendigo Gifts. He won a silver medal in world veterans athletic titles in America for his age group.whitmore, murray, nunawading swimming pool, stawell gift, bendigo gift -
Ringwood RSL Sub-Branch
Medals, Boer War rosette, 1905 and 1919
Robert Summerton Games served in the Boer War with the 5th Victorian Mounted Rifles No 1614. He enlisted again in WW1 and served with the 5th Australian Light Horse and also the 4th Camel Regiment. Ribbon bar for Queen South Africa and King South Africa Medals, Rosette made of cloth in the colours of the QSA. Also cardboard Qld railway pass dated 6th May 1919. Also part of the box that was sent to Pte. Games containing his Boer War QSA. Trooper R S Games -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Photograph, 1913 c
Names of children can be found in file.Black and white photograph showing group of parents and children at Kalimna West Primary School. Photograph taken outside the school / hall, many children wearing small medals pinned to clothes, some small boys wearing suits with large lace collars. Kalimna West Victoriaschools, students -
Tramways/East Melbourne RSL Sub Branch - RSL Victoria Listing id: 27511
Large book - 459 pages, The Victoria Cross - Australia Remembers - Michael Madden, 2018
Maroon and black front & back covers with a cut out on front cover to show the original Victoria Cross medal of Martin O'Meara on inside page. 459 colour pages bring together each unique story of Australia's 100 VC recipients and of their families and communities they come from. The third page is signed To combined East Melbourne/Tramways RSL Thank you and signed by the Author - Michael C.Madden 22/4/2018. The bottom of this page is signed by Glenn Read, who purchased the book at Box Hill RSL on 22/4/18 for $79.99. Glenn then donated the book to Combined East Melbourne/Tramways RSL on 22/05/2018. P.4 is the forward by Doug Baird Father of Corporal Cameron Baird VC MG. Cameron was the 100th VC presented to an Australian Serviceman, for service in Afghanistan 2013 awarded posthumously. The back cover has a summary of the book contents and includes an acknowledgment of the contributions of Keith Payne VC AM KSJ in producing the book. Bottom of back cover is the Logo of Big Sky Publishing, TPI Association Badge who put the book together, A Bar code of ISBN 978-1-925520-98-9. -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Medal - BENDIGO EASTER FAIR MEDAL 1924, 1924
Bendigo Easter Fair medal 1924, blue enamelled circle worded Bendigo Easter Fair around gold Bendigo coat of arms on red enamel topped with gold wings and a red enamelled Maltese cross, suspended from a blue pin bar reading Bendigo 1924.Stokes & Sons Melbevent, easter fair, bendigo easter fair -
Bendigo Military Museum
Uniform - UNIFORM MESS DRESS, 1994
Uniform issued to Graham Russell Wybar Regt No 317098. Uniform is worn at official occasions in the Officers or Sergeants Mess with miniature medals if issued.Military uniform Mess Dress consisting of: .1 Jacket with badges and rank. 2. Black Bow Tie. 3. Set of white braces. 4. Pair of black trousers. 5. Red waist Cumerbund. 6. White shirt.uniforms military, mess dress -
Robin Boyd Foundation
Newspaper - Clipping, Award for Robin Boyd, 10.03.1973
This announces the posthumous 1973 Architecture Critic's medal to Robin Boyd by the American Institute of Architects. A very short biography of Robin Boyd is given.Handwritten in pencil Age and date at the topwalsh st library -
Robin Boyd Foundation
Certificate, Life Fellow from Royal Australian Institute of Architects, 1970
Robin Boyd, a Fellow of RAIA since 1958, won the RAIA Gold medal in 1969 and then was elected Life Fellow the following year in 1970.Certificate from The Royal Australian Institute of Architects stating that Robin Boyd has been elected Life Fellow on 9th February 1970. It is signed by the President and Secretary. Certificate is registered No 5773. This is in a timber frame.The Royal Australian Institute of Architects. This is to certify that Robin Gerard Penleigh Boyd of Melbourne, Victoria has been elected a Life Fellow of the Royal Australian Institute of Architects, founded in the year of our Lord One Thousand Nine Hundred and Twenty Nine (1929) as The Australian Institute of Architects, and incorporated in the year of our Lord One Thousand Nine Hundred and Thirty as Royal Australian Institute of Architects for the Advancement, Protection, and Elevation of Architecture. In Witness whereof the Common Seal has been hereunto affixed as required under the Articles of Association 9th February, 1970. Signed by president and Secretary. Registered No. 5773. The reverse has Dean's framing sticker. Handwritten No 7436/D.royal australian institute of architects, fellow, raia fellow, robin boyd -
Wangaratta High School
WHS Nick Morris uniform, 1995
Nick Morris was a student at Wangaratta high School that went on to join the Australian Basketball team in the 1996 Atlanta Paralympics, winning a gold medal.Green and navy basketball Adidas shirt and photo of Nick Morris being presented with the Olympic shirt, shaking hands with the presenter.Adidas -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article - Newspaper Clipping, High honours for community work, 07/05/2003
Newspaper article from Diamond Valley Leader 07/05/2003 regarding the 2001 Centenary of Federation medal winners for community workBlack text and black and white imagescentenary of federation medal, rosie bray, colin brooks -
Federation University Historical Collection
Drawing - Artwork - Drawing, Ponsonby Carew-Smyth, 'Design for a Town Hall' by Ponsonby Carew-Smyth, c1895
Ponsonby May Carew Smyth was born at Cork, Ireland, Carew-Smyth studied at the Belfast School of Art and Design. Carew Smyth taught at the national Art Training School, London and Rugby School. He arrived in Australia in January 1891, and was appointed Principal of the Ballarat Fine Art Gallery School (Ballarat West Technical Art School) from 1891 to 1899. In 1907 Carew Smyth was Chief Inspector of Art for the Victorian Education department. He designed commemorative wall plaques for state schools after World War One. In 1936 Carew Smyth was Acting Director of the National Gallery of Victoria.Drawing on card of a principal elevation for the design of a town hall. Includes a "National Art Training School" lable A sticker with the number 2234 A sticker with the words "National Bronze Medal (+ illegble) Stamped 'Work accepted For Certificate" Embossed "Department of Science and Art" with handwritten Certificate 17107ponsonby carew-smyth, architectural drawing, clock tower, ballarat technical art school, ballarat west technical art school, art training school, london, rugby school, ballarat fine art gallery school, art gallery of ballarat, national art training school -
St Kilda Historical Society
Photograph, Patricia Agnes Penrose OAM, 7 May 1993
Patricia Agnes Penrose (nee Rattray) OAM Convenor Australian Women's Army Service, Royal Australian Corps of Signals. She was awarded the OAM in the Australia Day 1993 Honours List for 'service to veterans and to the community'. She passed away at home on June 27, 2006. Colour photograph unmountedInvestiture of Patricia Agnes Penrose with the Order of Australia medal by his Excellency the Governor of Victoria, the Honorable Richard E McGarvie, at Government House Melbourne, 7 May 1993. Photo taken at reception given afterwardspatricia agnes penrose oam, patricia penrose, australian women's army service, royal australian corps of signals -
Rutherglen Historical Society
Image, 1886 (Approximate)
Presented to R. Snart, who was an early settler at Browns Plains, Rutherglen Shire.Framed print, coloured, of painting depicting Britannia with two attendants and assorted British Colonial women, border in aqua with names of colonies in heart shaped shields (40 of them). Brown polished timber frame with gold painted insert.In main painting: "Colonial and Indian / Exhibition / London 1886" On border on white background: "Presented / With a Commemorative Medal / To Robert Snart" RH side of white background: (signature) "Executive President" (signature) "Secretary to the Royal Commission"colonial exhibition, indian exhibition, royal commission, robert snart, britannia -
Colac RSL Sub Branch
Medal - 1914-15 Star awarded to J. Bonner Service No: ??, World War 1 Medal and Ribbon. 1914-15 Star (?? 2nd Boer War 190? - 1903?)
Boer War??SignificantBrass Star with Red, white and blue Ribbon attachedFront:- Crown atop a star shaped medal. Wreath surrounding crossed swords and "V" in a circle (Lower point of the star) Rear:- Sut. J. Bonner. 2nd. S.A.M.R. (?? 2nd South Australian Mounted Rifles??)military awards