Lieutenant Colonel MW Fairless transferred from the Royal Australian Artillery when he took up a posting in Albury with the Commonwealth Bank. He was Commanding Officer of 8/13 VMR 1965 - 1969. The 8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles was raised as a regiment of the Royal Australian Armoured Corps on 1 May 1948 with Headquarters in Melbourne and squadrons in Sale, Benalla/Wangaratta and Albury. In 1955 Regimental Headquarters moved to Wangaratta and a second squadron was located at Albury. The Sale squadron transferred to 4th/19th Prince of Wales’s Light Horse. In 1977 8/13 VMR Regiment was reduced to an independent squadron A Squadron 8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles and in 1991 was linked with 4th/19th Prince of Wales’s Light Horse forming the VMR Squadron of that regiment.One of a collection of photographic portraits of Commanding Officers and Officers Commanding of the regiment/independent squadron from its inception in 1947 to its linking with 4th/19th Prince of Wales’s Light Horse in 1991. Framed black and white photograph of officer wearing black beret with 8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles hat badge. Inscription on lower frame." Lt. Col. M.W. Fairless ED 1965 - 1969 "military, fairless, uniform, vmr

Major Ian Docking Joined 8/13 VMR as a trooper. He rose through the ranks and became Officer Commanding ' A ' Squadron, 8/13 VMR 1982 - 1986. The 8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles was raised as a regiment of the Royal Australian Armoured Corps on 1 May 1948 with Headquarters in Melbourne and squadrons in Sale, Benalla/Wangaratta and Albury. In 1955 Regimental Headquarters moved to Wangaratta and a second squadron was located at Albury. The Sale squadron transferred to 4th/19th Prince of Wales’s Light Horse. In 1977 8/13 VMR Regiment was reduced to an independent squadron A Squadron 8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles and in 1991 was linked with 4th/19th Prince of Wales’s Light Horse forming the VMR Squadron of that regiment.One of a collection of photographic portraits of Commanding Officers and Officers Commanding of the regiment/independent squadron from its inception in 1947 to its linking with 4th/19th Prince of Wales’s Light Horse in 1991. Framed black and white photograph of officer wearing black beret with 8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles hat badge. Inscription panel on lower frame. " Maj. I. Docking RFD NM 1982 - 1986 "military, docking, officer, uniform

Major Michael Annett, an Australian Regular Army Officer, became Officer Commanding VMR Squadron 4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse 1993 - 1994, then later was Commanding Officer of the Regiment in 2000One of a collection of photographic portraits of Commanding Officers and Officers Commanding of the regiment/independent squadron from its inception in 1947 to its linking with 4th/19th Prince of Wales’s Light Horse in 1991. Framed black and white photograph of officer wearing black beret with 8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles hat badge. Inscription panel on lower frame." Maj. M. Annett 93 - 94 / 2000 C.O. 4/19 PWLH military, uniform, officer, vmr

Major Fred Cobain, an Australian Regular Army Officer, became Officer Commanding " A " Squadron, 8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles, 1990 - 1992. The 8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles was raised as a regiment of the Royal Australian Armoured Corps on 1 May 1948 with Headquarters in Melbourne and squadrons in Sale, Benalla/Wangaratta and Albury. In 1955 Regimental Headquarters moved to Wangaratta and a second squadron was located at Albury. The Sale squadron transferred to 4th/19th Prince of Wales’s Light Horse. In 1977 8/13 VMR Regiment was reduced to an independent squadron A Squadron 8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles and in 1991 was linked with 4th/19th Prince of Wales’s Light Horse forming the VMR Squadron of that regiment.Framed black and white photograph of officer in disruptive pattern uniform and wearing black beret with 8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles hat badge. Inscription panel on lower frame." Maj. F. Cobain 1990 - 1992. "military, cobain, uniform

Major Gordon Cole joined 8th/13th VMR as a trooper. He rose through the ranks to become Officer Commanding ' A " Squadron 8/13 VMR 1980 - 1982. The 8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles was raised as a regiment of the Royal Australian Armoured Corps on 1 May 1948 with Headquarters in Melbourne and squadrons in Sale, Benalla/Wangaratta and Albury. In 1955 Regimental Headquarters moved to Wangaratta and a second squadron was located at Albury. The Sale squadron transferred to 4th/19th Prince of Wales’s Light Horse. In 1977 8/13 VMR Regiment was reduced to an independent squadron A Squadron 8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles and in 1991 was linked with 4th/19th Prince of Wales’s Light Horse forming the VMR Squadron of that regiment.One of a collection of photographic portraits of Commanding Officers and Officers Commanding of the regiment/independent squadron from its inception in 1947 to its linking with 4th/19th Prince of Wales’s Light Horse in 1991. Framed black and white photograph of an officer wearing a black beret with 8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles hat badge. Inscription panel on lower frame. " Maj. G.F. Cole 1980 - 1982military, cole, vmr, officer

The 8th Light Horse (Indi) Regiment superseded the 16th Light Horse in 1919. It had its headquarters at Benalla with sub-units throughout the Upper Murray and Northeast Victoria. In December 1941, the regiment converted from horse to mechanised, initially as 8th Reconnaissance Battalion then in July 1942 it became 8th Cavalry Regiment and served in Northern Territory. As Japanese threat to the mainland declined the regiment was disbanded.Good display object Framed colour photograph of Eighth Light Horse ( Indi ) Regiment guidon. Red with gold fringe badge in centre. Blue over colour patch with battle honours of the Eighth Light Regiment.Guidon of the Eighth Light Horse ( Indi ) Regimentmilitary, guidon, ceremonial, light horse, wwi, wwii

Framed colour photograph of Twentieth Light Horse ( VMR ) Regiment guidon. Red with gold fringe badge in centre. Purple over yellow colour patch with battle honours of the Twentieth Light Horse.Guidon of the Twentieth Light Horse ( VMR ) Regimentmilitary, light horse, guidon, battle honours, wwii

Good framed photograph for display purposesFramed colour photograph of Thirteenth Light Horse ( Gippsland ) Regiment guidon. Red with gold fringe badge in centre. Red and white diamond colour patch with battle honours of the Thirteenth Light Horse ( Gippsland ) RegimentGuidon of the Thirteenth Light Horse ( Gippsland ) Regiment.military, guidon, ceremonial, light horse

The 8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles was raised as a regiment of the Royal Australian Armoured Corps on 1 May 1948 with Headquarters in Melbourne and squadrons in Sale, Benalla/Wangaratta and Albury. In 1955 Regimental Headquarters moved to Wangaratta and a second squadron was located at Albury. The Sale squadron transferred to 4th/19th Prince of Wales’s Light Horse. In 1977 8/13 VMR Regiment was reduced to an independent squadron A Squadron 8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles and in 1991 was linked with 4th/19th Prince of Wales’s Light Horse forming the VMR Squadron of that regiment.Framed fabric backed display board with 8/13 Victorian Mounted Rifles hat badge, metal epaulet titles and fabric shoulder title.vmr, badge, title

Henri John ARCHER was born in Brunswick Victoria, Australia, on 27th May 1907, to parents William Thomas and Hetta (née LAWSON) ARCHER. In 1934, Henri married Stella Florence COLLER, and they had 3 children. Living in Balwyn, Victoria, and employed as an Insurance Superintendent, Henri commenced full-time duty as an officer in the Citizen Military Forces from 7th July 1940, until 20th February 1941 (number V7097). His appointment in the rank of Major with the 7th Infantry Battalion was due to him having served part time as an officer in the CMF since 1927. On 21st February 1941, Henri joined the Australian Imperial Force and was appointed as a Major, with the number VX39872. Following the completion of various armoured corps training courses at Puckapunyal, he was taken on strength with the 2nd/8th Armoured Regiment. On 17th April 1943, Henri embarked for service in New Guinea, for a period of 2 months. He again embarked on 3rd September 1943, for service in Rabaul, returning to Australia on 6th February 1944. Following the end of the War, on 8th May 1946, Henri was appointed as a member of the War Crimes Courts with HQ 8MD, and embarked for duty with the War Crimes Trials in Rabaul two days later. Henri returned to Australia on 15th August 1946, and was subsequently transferred to the Reserve of Officers (Armoured Corps) list for the 3rd Military District (Victoria) on 27th November 1946. He was awarded the Efficiency Decoration, as well as the 1939-45 Star, Pacific Star, 1939-45 War Medal and the Australia Service Medal. He was also issued Returned from Active Service Badge number A343705. Henri died in Melbourne on 27th July 1971, aged 64, and his ashes are interred in the Springvale Botanical Cemetery, Banksia Wall ZJ, Niche 01. (Compiled by Karan CAMPBELL-DAVIS from historical records kept by Births, Deaths and Marriages Victoria, the National Archives of Australia, and Find A Grave website. )Photograph mounted with timber frame. Some manuscript inscriptions of reverse.HENRI JOHN ARCHER / VX39872 / B 27 MAY 1907 / ENL 7 JULY 1940 / DISCH 26 NOV 1946 / OC A SQN 2/8 AAR [and] PURCHASED FROM EBAY / MAY 2024 [followed by signature undecipherable]wwii, armour, 2/8 armourned regiment, war crimes, rabaul, cmf

The 8th Light Horse (Indi) Citizen Military Forces, superseded 16th (Indi) Light Horse in 1920. It had its headquarters at Benalla with sub-units throughout the Upper Murray and Northeast Victoria. In December 1941, the regiment converted from horse to mechanised, initially as 8th Reconnaissance Battalion then in July 1942 it became 8th Cavalry Regiment and served in Northern Territory. As Japanese threat to the mainland declined the regiment was disbanded.Well presented set of regimental badges relating to citizen soldiers of North East Victoria.Framed set of one hat badge and pair of collar badges of 8th (Indi) Light Horse Regiment8 / Light Horse / Indibadge, light horse, 8th

Fabric covered board with badges, buttons and titles: Victorian Mounted Rifles and Prrince of Wales Light Horse Regiments framed by a yellow lanyard.badge, cord, title, vmr, pwlh

A wooden racquet with a brown leather handle grip. Decal inscription across base of head on obverse: AUTOGRAPH. Wooden badge adhered to stem on obverse features a company logo comprising of dog standing above a radiating diamond device, within a circular frame. Inscription: DRAPER-MAYNARD/D&M/MADE IN U.S.A./"THE LUCKY DOG KI[ND]". Inscription across left side of stem: HALL PAT[ENTED] CONSTRUCTION/"THE ORIGINAL LAMINATED RACKET". Materials: Wood, Leather, Nylon, String, Ink, Metal, Paint, Glue, Lacquertennis

Wreath laying ceremony for Legacy widows at the Cenotaph at the Shrine of Remembrance. This is an annual event for Legacy widows at the start of Legacy Week, which is the first week in September. Photo shows a widow with a wreath and a member of the Defence Force near the Cenotaph. Her badge reads 'President' - Joyce Cleaves was president of the ILLC (Intermediate Legacy Ladies Club). She laid a floral wreath at the Cenotaph in 2000 (see 00525) - this may be the same year.A record of a ceremony at the Shrine.Colour photo of Joyce Cleaves of the ILLC and a solider at the Shrine.Printing on the back "

Lt-Colonel J.H.P. Eller was the second President of the Melbourne Legacy Club and followed H.E Cohen, the Foundation President. Eller's year of office was devoted chiefly to the consolidation of membership and is notable as a period when new ideas regarding the Club's future began to be entertained. The principle of "Preference to Returned Soldiers" and finding employment for them was no longer so important and it was recognised that a wider meaning might be given to the term "Legacy" by the undertaking of active work amongst the children of deceased soldiers. (Blatchford, Claude. 'Legacy: the story of the Melbourne Legacy Club'. Melbourne, W.D. Joynt, 1932. p.22)Presented to Peter Eller in recognition of his presidential service, a tradition which has continued to the present day for all retiring presidents.Rectangular in shape, clear glass, cardboard fawn coloured border, certificate white cardboard, black metal frame. Back, brown paper, brass coloured hanging wire."Melbourne Legacy Club, Presidents' [sic] certificate, J.H.Peter Eller, Year of Office 1924-1925 In commemoration of your service to Legacy, more especially in the office of president, this Certificate is presented with the sincere regard and thanks of fellow Legatees." Thomas W. White President Frank J. Doolan Secretary Written in black ink. Legacy badge at top centre.service award, past president

Two groups of badge sellers outside Legacy House for Badge Week in September. The students from Ivanhoe Grammar helped sell badges and members of the Australian Defence Forces. The photo of the school boys featured in a newsletter in October 1999.A record of fundraising for Badge Week.Colour photo x 2 of badge sellers outside Legacy House.00509.1 has P3 in pencil plus printing on the back "

A group of badge sellers in school uniform with Legacy tins and badge trays. Legacy widows' fundraising stall outside Legacy House. For many years the widows would run a craft stall for Badge Week in September. Names and date unknown. (with other photos in a plastic sleeve marked with badge day 2001).A record of fundraising.Colour photo x 2 of badge sellers and craft stall outside Legacy House.00510.1 printing on the back "

Legacy President David Grierson and a group of Army personnel inside Legacy House for the launch of Badge Week on the 1st Friday in September 2001. Banner slogan "Help pass on our legacy of care". See also photos (00509, 00512, 00513).A record of fundraising for Legacy Week in 2001.Colour photo x 3 of the president with army personnel prior to selling badges.00511.1 printing on the back "

Legacy President David Grierson and 2 Badge sellers in school uniform on Swanston Street for the launch of Badge Week in September 2001. Banner slogan "Help pass on our legacy of care". See also photos (00509, 00511, 00514).A record of fundraising.Colour photo x 2 of President David Grierson with school boys selling badges.00513.1 printing on the back "

Legacy widows selling handcrafts and items, such as second hand books and jigsaws, outside Legacy House for the launch of Badge Week in September 2001. For many years widows would run a craft stall for Badge Week launch. Banner slogan "Help pass on our legacy of care". See also photos (00509, 00511, 00512, 00513). Volunteers that have been identified are Dulcie Cedaro (on left in white) and Glad Fenton (wearing red). Dulcie is a former junior legatee (nee Dulcie Saker).A record of fundraising and that the widows made and contributed things to sell.Colour photo x 4 of widows holding a stall and helping during Badge Week.00514.1 printing on the back "

Legacy staff or volunteers preparing Legacy Appeal tins for the launch of Badge Week in September 2001. Banner slogan "Help pass on our legacy of care". See also photos (00511, 00512, 00513, 00514).A record of fundraising.Colour photo of two volunteers with Legacy collection tins.Printing on the back "

Photos of Rita Davidson, a Legacy widow selling badges on Swanston Street, Melbourne for Badge Week in September. It appears to be 2001 due to the film number. A record of fundraising for Badge Week.Colour photo x 3 of a lady selling Legacy badges.00526.1 printing on the back "

Photos of Legacy Widows at a luncheon function after the Widows Sunday ceremony at the Shrine and a church. This is an annual event for Legacy widows at the start of Legacy Week, which is the first week in September. The venue is the Savoy Ballroom at the Grand Hyatt in Melbourne. These ladies are the same as those leaving St Michael's church (00527) which on the same film as the wreath laying service at the Shrine with Legacy President David Kelly (00525). Possibly 2000 based on that was the year David Kelly was President of Melbourne Legacy. Names unknown. A record of a event for the Legacy widows.Colour photo x 18 of a widows luncheon in 2000.Printing on the back "

A photo of two badge sellers in school uniform with Legacy tins and a badge tray with an elderly lady holding her wallet to make a purchase. Likely to be a photo of Badge Week in September. One of these boys also collects for Legacy in 2004 (see 00703). Names and date unknown (it might be 2003 as other films were processed at Clarendon photos about that time with numbers in sequence near 26424).A record of fundraising during badge week.Colour photo of two badge sellers in school uniform and a lady.Printing on the back "

A photo of a group of Army personnel, some holding Legacy Badge trays with the President of Legacy David Kelly in a room of Legacy House. David Kelly was President of Melbourne Legacy in 2000. In that year Legacy Week ran from Sunday 26th August with a Widows Pilgrimage to the Shrine after a service at St Michaels Independent Church in Collins Street.A record of fundraising for Legacy week.Colour photo of army personnel at Legacy House for badge week in 2000.Printing on the back "

A photo of a group of Legacy Staff, volunteers and Legatees, preparing for the issuing of Badge Trays and Legacy Appeal tins in a room of Legacy House. Staff members Karen Tillotson and Brett Tillotson are on the left, third from left is Glad Fenton, a legacy widow, and on far right is Dulcie Cedaro. The film number is very close to that of 00533 so it is assumed to be September 2000.A record of fundraising.Colour photo of volunteers and staff getting ready for Badge Week.Printing on the back "

A certificate issued to Dulcie Saker to certify she has been accepted into membership of Junior Legacy Melbourne, and has undertaken to accept it's obligations. The junior legatee Dulcie Saker, later called Dulcie Cedaro, had a long involvement with Legacy. She would volunteer during badge week and help with the disabled dependants outings. Photo TBAA record of the formalisation process of Junior Legacy membership in 1944.Printed Junior Legacy Membership Certificate on cream card under glass in wooden frame.Inscribed to Dulcie Saker, dated 26th August 1944 and signed T. M. Cosh (Legacy president in 1944)junior legatee, membership, girls' club

A legatee function in Legacy House with Peter Batchelor MP as a guest speaker. It is assumed to be 2001 as it was with a bunch of other photos with the label, "Badge Launch 2001", plus David Grierson appears to be President. Other names unknown. They appear to be holding a cheque so assume it was a donation.A record of function for Legatees during Badge Week. Colour photo x 4 of a Legacy function with Peter Batchelor as guest speaker.Printing on the back "

A legatee function in Legacy House. It is assumed to be 2001 as it was with a bunch of other photos with the label, "Badge Launch 2001". L/- David Kelly is on left of 00596.1, then L/- Peter Lawrence and L/- Luscombe on the right 00596.2 the lady in the centre is Margaret Armstrong, and on the right Joan Miller, other names unknown.A record of a function for Legatees. Colour photo x 3 of a function at Legacy House for Badge Week.Printing on the back "

A function in Legacy House attended by widows and legatees. It is assumed to be 2001 as it was with a bunch of other photos with the label, "Badge Launch 2001". Legatee George Woodward (President in 1994) holds a wooden spoon and appears to be entertaining the ladies, Legatee Ray Ward (President 1996) is in 00597.4, and Legatee Tony Parkes (President 2002) is making a speech in 00597.5. The lady in blue is Dulcie Cedaro and Glad Fenton is standing next to her, both are Legacy widows and active in the Widows' club committees.A record of a function for widows. Colour photo x 5.Printing on the back "