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Bendigo Military Museum
Domestic object - COAT AND HAT RACK, Pioneer Comforts Fund, c. 1921
... Room" of the Soldiers Memorial Institute Bendigo when..." of the Soldiers Memorial Institute Bendigo when it was opened in 1921 ...This item was placed in what was originally the "Writing Room" of the Soldiers Memorial Institute Bendigo when it was opened in 1921. After the renovations to SMI 2016 - 18 it was placed back in the same position. This room is now called the "Building and RSL History Museum.Coat and hat rack timber construction rectangular shape, has six hangars at top and six at the bottom. Each hangar holds two items, top hangars are different style to the bottom. A small silver oval plaque is central at the bottom.On the plaque, "Presented by the Pioneer Comforts Fund"brsl, smirsl, comforts -
Bendigo Military Museum
Plaque - PLAQUE, AUSTRALIAN COMFORTS FUND, C.1921
... (or vestibule on the original plans) of the Soldiers Memorial Institute... in the Foyer (or vestibule on the original plans) of the Soldiers ...This plaque was originally placed in the Foyer (or vestibule on the original plans) of the Soldiers Memorial Institute Bendigo in 1921. After the renovations to the SMI 2016 - 18 it was placed in what was originally called "The Writing Room" now named "The Building and RSL History Room"Plaque brass with engraved writing in black attached by 4 screws to a backing piece on a wall."This Lounge was furnished by the Municipal Branch of the Australian Comforts Fund"brsl, smirsl, comforts -
Bendigo Military Museum
Plaque - PLAQUE, A SOLDIERS FRIEND, C.1952
... of the Soldiers Memorial Institute Bendigo. After the restoration... of the Soldiers Memorial Institute Bendigo. After the restoration ...This plaque was originally placed in the Foyer of the Soldiers Memorial Institute Bendigo. After the restoration to the SMI in 2016 - 18 it was then placed in what is now called the Building and RSL History Room. Refer Cat No 8012P re George Lansell's service and RSL history.Plaque brass rectangular shape, has inscriptions in black, has six screws securing it to a timber backing board on a wall."This tablet placed here by the Members as a mark of esteem and respect. Col. Sir George V. Lansell President Bendigo Sub Branch R.S.S.A.I.L.A 1920 - 52. A Soldiers Friend"brsl, smirsl, plaque -
Bendigo Military Museum
Book - BOOK OF REMEMBRANCE, C.1926
... of the Soldiers Memorial Institute Bendigo. Each entry has the Soldiers... of the Soldiers Memorial Institute Bendigo. Each entry has the Soldiers ...The beautifully hand written details contain the names of those who's names appear on the bronze plaques on the front of the Soldiers Memorial Institute Bendigo. Each entry has the Soldiers name, person nominating the Soldier, relationship to and address. There are 2972 names entered. The entries were written by Mrs M Collins (nee Stephens) who worked for the Bendigo Advertiser. The work was finished by ANZAC Day 1926. A page was meant to be turned every day. The book and cabinet (Cat No 8011) were placed in the Foyer (Vestibule) of the Soldiers Memorial Institute. After the renovations to the SMI 2016 - 18 it was repositioned in what is now called the Building and RSL History Room.Book of Remembrance blue leather covers hinged by 2 brass rods, the inside off the covers has a gold pattern edge, pages are light blue colour, ruled lines and hand written in blue pen and ink.On book front in gold, "Book of Remembrance"brsl, smirsl, remembrance -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - ANZAC REMEMBRANCE DAY COMMEMORATIVE SERVICE PROGRAM
... , held at RSL Soldiers' Memorial Hall, Forecourt, Pall mall..., Monday 11th. November, 2013, held at RSL Soldiers' Memorial Hall ...Program for the Bendigo District RSL Sub-branch In. Remembrance Day Commemorative Service, Monday 11th. November, 2013, held at RSL Soldiers' Memorial Hall, Forecourt, Pall mall, Bendigo. 11th. Hour, 11th. Day, 11th. Month. White paper printed with red border, poppy image on front. RSL badge printed top LH corner.bendigo, institutions, returned soldiers' league, anzac, commemorative service, remembrance day, world war 1. -
Bendigo Military Museum
Certificate - CERTIFICATE, APPEALS 2003, Victorian RSL State Branch, 31.1.2004
... through to 2008 were all conducted from the Soldiers Memorial... the Soldiers Memorial Institute in the old kitchen which was demolished ...The Poppy Appeal is conducted yearly leading up to Remembrance Day November 11th. This Appeal and the following 5 Appeals through to 2008 were all conducted from the Soldiers Memorial Institute in the old kitchen which was demolished as part of the Restorations during 2016 - 18.Certificate, frame is timber black colour, certificate in colour has white background with ornate edge with RSL Logo at the top followed by "Returned & Service's League of Australia (Victorian Branch) Inc".Under is the detail of the award, signed and dated with Red Seal in RH Corner."Awarded to Bendigo RSL - Sub Branch - Top seller 2003 Poppy Appeal Country area - 31st January 2004"brsl, smirsl, poppy appeal -
Bendigo Military Museum
Domestic object - TROLLEY, Pre 2000
... in the Soldiers Memorial Institute to set up tables for meals, functions... in the Soldiers Memorial Institute to set up tables for meals, functions ...This Trolley was used by the Bendigo RSL Womens Auxiliary in the Soldiers Memorial Institute to set up tables for meals, functions etc. When the Auxiliary folded in 2001/002 it was then used by the Ex Service Womens Association many of whom were on the Auxiliary until about 2015. Trolley, rectangular shape timber construction, brown stained, has top and bottom shelf, 4 legs on metal castors.brsl, smirsl, trolley, wabrsl, auxiliary -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Photographs, Early 20th Century to mid 20th Century
... 351-01: Unveiling soldiers' Memorial Phillip Island 1920... - the donor. 351-01: Unveiling soldiers' Memorial Phillip Island 1920 ...A collection of three photographs and one Identity Card donated by Alice Robinson.352-01: Black & White photograph on cardboard mount of the crowd at the opening of the Cowes War Memorial at the Jetty, The Esplanade, Cowes. 352-02: Sepia photograph of Horrie Matthews' home in Church Street (near Shamrock Avenue) Cowes with several horse drawn carts loaded with wood. Watched by a group of men. 352-03: Black & White photograph of children and teachers & adults at the Ventnor State School in May 1939. 352-04: Identity Card for Alice Isobel Giles-Clark, Cowes, Phillip Island. Possibly now Mrs Alice Robinson - the donor.351-01: Unveiling soldiers' Memorial Phillip Island 1920. 351-04: On front - Identity No. V10 F28 36869 Officer at Dandenong. Stamped May 43. On back - signature of holder "A. Clark Cowes" Witness to signature "Edith E Coels, Ventnor, Phillip Is."war memorial cowes phillip island, ventnor state school, horse drawn wagons, alice robinson, identity card -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article and Photograph, Amy Clayton and family, 2018_
... on the Greensborough Fallen Soldiers' Memorial.... Fallen Soldiers' Memorial. This photograph and text was copied ...Information and photographs Amy Clayton and family, posted by great granddaughter Vicki Wilson. Amy Clayton owned tearooms in Henry Street Greensborough (later Foard's Store). Amy's son Frederick Clayton was killed in World War 1 and is remembered on the Greensborough Fallen Soldiers' Memorial.This photograph and text was copied from a Facebook site. Members are people who lived in the Greensborough area and share their reminiscences of the area with others. The site is administered by a GHS member but is not officially affiliated with the Society. Any information is the opinion of the contributor. Article and photograph sourced from social media.amy clayton, clayton family -
Bendigo Military Museum
Certificate - CERTIFICATE, FRAMED, Welcome Home Certificate, Post1918
... Certificate from the Kangaroo Flat District Soldiers... Flat District Soldiers Memorial and Welcome Home League ...Item in the collection re Regt Sgt Major Edgar Frederick Dawson DCM, No 4472 57th Batt AIF. Refer Cat No 893, for his service history.Certificate from the Kangaroo Flat District Soldiers Memorial and Welcome Home League, presented to R.S.M E.F Dawson D.C.M Certificate: Black and dark brown print, background illustrated in colour with blue, red and white flags (Australian & British), and native flora. Frame: timber, mid brown stain with gold painted inner edge, decorative edge - glass front.Black printdocuments - certificates, name accessories, civic momentoes - presentation -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - LESLIE JOHN BAGUST COLLECTION: CHARING CROSS AND THE MALL, 1940
... . Beside the R.S.L. Soldiers Memorial Hall is the Military Museum... the R.S.L. Soldiers Memorial Hall is the Military Museum. The law ...Leslie John Bagust Collection. Black & White Photo Charing Cross and Pall Mall Bendigo 1940. Alexandra Fountain in the foreground and behind that the Queen Victoria Gardens. Image taken looking west towards the Shamrock Hotel and the Old Post Office. Beside the R.S.L. Soldiers Memorial Hall is the Military Museum. The law Courts are then beside the Old Post Office Gallery.bendigo, tourism, charing cross and pall mall bendigo -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - PUBLIC SERVICE ASSOCIATION MINUTES 1939 -49
... at the Soldiers Memorial Hall , Bendigo on Tuesday March 12th 1939... Service Association held at the Soldiers Memorial Hall , Bendigo ...Blue cardboard covered foolscap size leather bound book with number 1, 1939-1949 written on cover. Alphabet tabbed pages contain handwritten notes. Minutes of inaugural meeting of the Bendigo Castlemaine Public Service Association held at the Soldiers Memorial Hall , Bendigo on Tuesday March 12th 1939 enclosed. Last entry dates 14/2/49.bendigo, institutions, public service association -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - BENDIGO PHOTO FOLDER, 1920's
... houses, Pall Mall, Soldiers Memorial, Queens Gardens, Shamrock... houses, Pall Mall, Soldiers Memorial, Queens Gardens, Shamrock ...Rose souvenir folder containing fourteen black & white photographs Of Bendigo buildings and scenes. Pall Mall & PostOffice, Upper Reserve showing Municapal Baths, Memorial Hall & Po, Mitchell Street, The Conservatory, Lake Weeroona showing Boat houses, Pall Mall, Soldiers Memorial, Queens Gardens, Shamrock Corner, Rosalind Park, The Fernery, Pall Mall , Alexandra Fountain.Rose Stereograph Co, Armadale Vicbendigo, buildings, heritage buildings -
Federation University Historical Collection
Newspaper Supplement, Ballarat Courier, Eureka Stockade centre: Birthplace of the Australian Spirit, 1998, 27/03/1998
... Hayes, Patience Wearne, Jane Cuming, Eureka Soldier's Memorial..., Eureka Soldier's Memorial, Peter Hiscock, Fr Patrick Smyth ...In March 1998 the Eureka Stockade centre was opened in the Eureka Memorial Park. Twelve page supplement of the Ballarat Courier printed to commemorate the opening of the Eureka Stockade centre (now Museum of Democracy at Eureka). The supplement includes a foreword by Premier Jeff Kennett, causes of the Eureka Stockade, the aftermath, Jan Penney, Peter Tobin, Peter Lalor, Laural Johnston, Anastasia Hayes, Patience Wearne, Jane Cuming, Eureka Soldier's Memorial, Peter Hiscock, Fr Patrick Smytheureka stockade, eureka stockade centre, museum of democracy at eureka, penny, kennett, tobin -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - ANZAC COLLECTION: MUSICAL DITTIES FOR ANZAC CONCERTS BENDIGO AND GOORNONG 2015, 24th January, 2015
... Soldiers' Memorial Hall on 24th. January 2015; and Capital Theatre... ditties for Anzac Concert held at Goornong Soldiers' Memorial Hall ...Words of concert ditties for Anzac Concert held at Goornong Soldiers' Memorial Hall on 24th. January 2015; and Capital Theatre, View St., Bendigo on 24th. April 2014. Includes Mademoiselle from Armentiers, F, Wee Doch and Doris G., If you were the only girl in the world, Who were you with last night, Fighting the Kaiser; The trail of the Lonesome Pine. 8 pages.Peter Ellismilitary, world war 1, concert ditties -
Bendigo Military Museum
Plaque - RECOGNITION PLAQUES 2011, C.2011
... the Soldiers Memorial Institute building in Pall Mall Bendigo... the Soldiers Memorial Institute building in Pall Mall Bendigo ...These 3 plaques were originally placed on 3 doors within the Soldiers Memorial Institute building in Pall Mall Bendigo in recognition of the years of service as volunteers to the Bendigo RSL Sub Branch & Bendigo District RSL Sub Branch in 2011. Over time the small plaques were added regarding their ongoing volunteer years and passing. During the renovations to the Soldiers Memorial Institute & Museum which closed in 2016 all plaques were taken down that were in the building. These 3 were not put back in the original positions. .1) John Kerr Barnes OAM, refer Cat No 8040 for his volunteer service. .2) John Edward Fay, refer Cat No 8129P for his volunteer service. .3) William James Norman Smart, refer Cat No 8131.2P for his volunteer service..1) Plaque, metal, front face gold colour, all text and edging in black, one small gold plaque placed on the bottom RH corner. .2) Plaque, metal, front face gold colour, all text and edging in black, 3 small gold colour plaques have been added. .3) Plaque, metal, front face gold colour, all text and edging in black, 2 small gold colour plaques have been added.brsl, smirsl, plaque, recognition, volunteer -
Bendigo Military Museum
Furniture - FURNITURE, OFFICE CHAIRS, Melbourne -------Co Pty, Collingwood, C.1921
... Office of the Soldiers Memorial Institute in 1921funded... in the front Office of the Soldiers Memorial Institute in 1921funded ...These Office chairs were originally placed in the front Office of the Soldiers Memorial Institute in 1921funded by the "Australian Mining Comforts Fund" and remained in use till approx 2012 when the Office was renovated. After the renovations to SMI in 2016 -18 they were then placed in what is now called the "Building and RSL History Room".1) & .2) Captain style chairs, solid timber construction, curved arm rests and heavy back rest. .3) .4) Padded cushions of white colour, one is very old the other purchased about 2007 to match.Under both seats just readable, "Melbourne ------ Co PTY --2 Down St Collingwood - European labour only"brsl, smirsl, comforts -
Bendigo Military Museum
Furniture - FURNITURE, OFFICE DESK, c.1921
... of the Soldiers Memorial Institute Bendigo 1921 funded by the "Australian... of the Soldiers Memorial Institute Bendigo 1921 funded by the "Australian ...This table was installed originally in the front office of the Soldiers Memorial Institute Bendigo 1921 funded by the "Australian Mining Comforts Fund". It was still in use up till approx 2012 when the office was renovated. After the renovations to SMI in 2016 - 18 it was installed in what is now called the "Building and RSL History Room"Office desk, heavy timber construction rectangular shape, has two pull out side drawer's that originally had a filing system in, one pullout drawer central in the sit position. Side drawers have steel handles, central one timber.brsl, smirsl, comforts -
Clunes Museum
Booklet - LEAFLET, CENTENARY OF CLUNES, VICTORIA, EASTER 1939, 1939
... MILLS, SOLDIERS MEMORIAL, DAIRY COMPANY, HOSPITAL, ESMOND... ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, KNITTING MILLS, SOLDIERS MEMORIAL, DAIRY COMPANY ...CENTENARY OF CLUNES, VICTORIA, HELD EASTER 1939. THIS SHOWS PHOTOS OF CLUNES TOWN HALL, HIGHER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, KNITTING MILLS, SOLDIERS MEMORIAL, DAIRY COMPANY, HOSPITAL, ESMOND DISCOVERY OF GOLD MONUMENT. ALSO A POEM DATED 1912 BY M.J. ALSO CHINESE RIOT, CLUNES 1860, 1938. TOURELLO SCHOOL.LEAFLET REFERRING TO "BACK TO CLUNES" AND "BACK TO TOURELLO" CENTENARY OF CLUNES EASTER 1939. CONTAINING PHOTOS, SHORT HISTORY OF CLUNES, POEM COMMEMORATING EASTER 1939 CENTENARY OF CLUNESCENTENARY OF CLUNES, VICTORIA, EASTER 1939local history, events and celebrations, back to clunes, civic mementos -
Bendigo Military Museum
Print - PRINT, FRAMED, "The Landing of the ANZAC's 25 April 1915"
... inside the Billiard Room of the Soldiers Memorial Institute pre... inside the Billiard Room of the Soldiers Memorial Institute pre ...This item was originally hanging over the double doors inside the Billiard Room of the Soldiers Memorial Institute pre being a Museum in 1998. After the renovations to the SMI 2016 - 18 it was placed on the other side of the double doors in the foyer. It is not clear when this item came to the SMI but it was many years prior to SMI becoming a museum.Very large framed black and white print of a painting of " The Landing of the Anzacs, 25th April, 1915" from original by Charles Dixon R.I 1915. Title - Presented to White Hills Reading Room by Vernon Rymer ESQ, November 14th, 1921. Frame - heavy timber, dark brown stain with gold painted inner edge, glass front. Mount - Off white cardboardBelow print/painting - Block printing - title of painting " THE LANDING OF THE ANZACs 25 April 1915 , Presented to White Hills Reading Room by Vernon Rymer ESQ" brsl, smirsl -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Pamphlet - Two small pamphlets. One titled Bendigo for holidays and health, the other Bendigo for industry
... with the soldier's memorial in the foreground and the words: City of trees... a black and white aerial photo of Pall Mall with the soldier's ...Advertising material promoting the City of BendigoOne pamphlet as at the top Bendigo for industry, Bendigo the northern capital of Victoria, with a drawing of a rising sun. Under a black and white aerial photo of Pall Mall with the soldier's memorial in the foreground and the words: City of trees and sunshine, distributing centre to the golden north at the bottom. The other Bendigo for holidays and health, Bendigo the northern capital of Victoria. An aerial view of the City and the words The city of sunshine and trees, the gateway of the north.advertising, bendigo -
Bendigo Military Museum
Plaque - PLAQUE, 38TH BN COMFORTS FUND, 38th Battalion Comforts Fund, C.1921
... on original plans) of the Soldiers Memorial Institute Bendigo in 1921... in the Foyer (Vestibule on original plans) of the Soldiers Memorial ...This plaque was originally placed in the Foyer (Vestibule on original plans) of the Soldiers Memorial Institute Bendigo in 1921. After closure in 2016-18 for the renovations to SMI the plaque was then placed in what was originally called the "Writing Room" now called "The Building and RSL History Room". The plaque had the gold paint renewed about 2012 - 15.Plaque marble, grey with streaks of white through, inscription is engraved with Gold paint. The plaque is attached via 2 screws to a backing board on a wall."38th BATTALION COMFORTS FUND supplied portion of the funds for this building. Rene Neill Hon Sec"brsl, smirsl, 38th -
Bendigo Military Museum
Sign - SIGN, ILLUMINATED, RSL BENDIGO, pre 1990's
... This sign was situated outside the Soldiers Memorial...This sign was situated outside the Soldiers Memorial ...This sign was situated outside the Soldiers Memorial Institute building in Pall Mall Bendigo. It was in the centre space of the Portico. It was taken down approximately 1999 - 2000 due to damage. It was then put in storage and when the Renovations were completed to the SMI in 2018 it was then placed in what is now the Building/RSL/history room of the Bendigo Military Museum SMI.Sign, timber rectangular shape construction, illuminated face on both sides, faces are yellow background with red text "RSL BENDIGO", illumination is via one globe, at the top are two eyelets for holding in place.brsl, smirsl, sign, rsl bendigo -
Greensborough Historical Society
Postcards (framed), Greensborough Historical Society, Greensborough Historical Society Postcards. Series Three, 2016_10
... Soldier's Memorial 1927; Willis Vale on the Plenty River 1930....: Watson's Garage, Watsonia 1920s; Fallen Soldier's Memorial 1927 ...Set of 6 postcards produced for sale by Greensborough Historical Society. Postcards Frame 1, top to bottom: Ashril Cinema, Main Street 1958; Britnell's Lane 1910;Main Street 1910. Frame 2, top to bottom: Watson's Garage, Watsonia 1920s; Fallen Soldier's Memorial 1927; Willis Vale on the Plenty River 1930.6 black and white postcards in 2 black timber frames, under glass.greensborough historical society, main street greensborough, ashril theatre, watsonia, willis vale -
Bendigo Military Museum
Administrative record - RATS OF TOBRUK ASSOCIATION, Rats of Tobruk Association, 1977, 1990
... in the Bendigo Soldiers Memorial Military Museum. Compliments card... discovered in the Rats of Tobruk case in the Bendigo Soldiers ...Items were discovered in the Rats of Tobruk case in the Bendigo Soldiers Memorial Military Museum. Compliments card was discovered inside the front cover of the Bendigo's Own Rats of Tobruk book in museum library. D.H Gray is identified as Douglas Haig Gray, VX45356, 2/24th Infantry Battalion who served in the Siege of Tobruk in 1941..1) Cardboard dinner invitation. Yellow coloured, black ink. It has the name and badge of the Rats of Tobruk Association. Decorative jagged edges, painted gold. .2) Cardboard cover booklet. Rats of Tobruk Association name and badge. 24 pages. Yellow cover. .3) Compliments card, white, gold printing with Rats of Tobruk Association badge and name..3) Compliments card has written in blue pen, “P121.2 150-1” and signed “D.H. Gray President”bylaws, compliments, rats of tobruk -
Greensborough Historical Society
Postcards (framed), Greensborough Historical Society, Greensborough Historical Society Postcards. Series Two, 01/10/2012
... Soldier's Memorial, Main Street 1923; Greensborough Park Tea Rooms... Frame 1, top to bottom: Fallen Soldier's Memorial, Main Street ...Set of 6 postcards produced for sale by Greensborough Historical Society. Postcards Frame 1, top to bottom: Fallen Soldier's Memorial, Main Street 1923; Greensborough Park Tea Rooms 1920s;Greensborough Railway Station 1920s. Frame 2, top to bottom: Stubley Motors 1930s; Greensborough Township early 1900s; Main Street Greensborough 1956.6 black and white postcards in 2 black timber frames, under glass.greensborough historical society, main street greensborough, greensborough station, stubley motors -
Bendigo Military Museum
Souvenir - MEMORIAL CARD & PHOTO WW1, 2) 1.4.1916
... 21.3.1918. His name is remembered on the Soldiers Memorial... on the Soldiers Memorial Institute Bendigo Honour roll. documents ...Robert Thomas Heard No 5105 enlisted in the AIF in 16th reinforcements 7th Batt on 24.1.1916 age 26 years 8 months. Embarked for Egypt 7.4.1916, transfer to 59th Batt 24.5.1916, embark for France 21.6.1916, transfers to the 57th Batt 22.7.16, KIA Ypres 21.3.1918. His name is remembered on the Soldiers Memorial Institute Bendigo Honour roll..1) Memorial card, 4 pages, light fawn colour re R.T Heard. Front has the Rising Sun symbol badge, under is " Australian Imperial Force." Page 2 has the details of the soldier, name , rank, number and place of burial . Page 3 is a photo of the grave. Page 4 is who the card was received by. .2) Post card photo, sepia tone , portrait of a solder, writing on rear. Two sets of writing on the rear, one in purple pencil and one in black ink. The black writing was done by someone else at a later date. .1) " Heard, Robert Thomas , 5105, Private, 57th Battalion, LaPlus Douve Farm Military Cemetry Plot 3 row B Messines Belgium." .2) " Yours Truly, Bro, R.T. H.” (In purple) “ Se.. Australia 1.4.16, killed in action 21.3.18 aged 28 years & 10 months.” (In ink)documents - memorials, military history - army, records, memorial tombstones, photography - photographs -
Bendigo Military Museum
Award - AWARD, ORDER OF AUSTRALIA, FRAMED 1995, C.1995
... at the Soldiers Memorial Institute Bendigo. Refer Cat No 8040 for Jacks... in the Bendigo RSL Sub Branch at the Soldiers Memorial Institute Bendigo ...Jack received his OAM on Australia day 1995 from the Honourable Richard McGarvie (refer Cat No 8045P) for his work as a volunteer with ex service personnel in the Bendigo RSL Sub Branch at the Soldiers Memorial Institute Bendigo. Refer Cat No 8040 for Jacks other awards, his Committee/Volunteer work with the Bendigo Sub Branch of the RSL.Wooden frame, glass front, cardboard backing, White certificate to John Kerr Barnes printed in red, blue / gold emblem with crown on top,stamp top LHS. This is a copy of the original.“To John Kerr Barnes, 26th Jan 1995. The Order of Australia. In the General Division. Given with the approval of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth the Second. Signed by: Bill Hayden - Governor General Signed by: .................. Secretary of Order of Australia”brsl, smirsl, oam -
Bendigo Military Museum
Photograph - PHOTOGRAPH WW1, FRAMED, Bartlett Bros, 1916
... in the "Gallery of Honour" in the foyer of the Soldiers Memorial Institute... in the "Gallery of Honour" in the foyer of the Soldiers Memorial Institute ...Frederick William Knuckey enlisted on 14.2.16 in HQ's 38th Batt AIF No 66. WIA 14.11.17 (gassed). Hospital 23.5.18 with Myalgia. Drowned at sea as a result of torpedoing by a German submarine. This portrait is one of a number that originally hung in the "Gallery of Honour" in the foyer of the Soldiers Memorial Institute Pall Mall Bendigo now Bendigo Military Museum. Refer Cat No 8003.Sepia portrait photo of F.W Knuckey in uniform with peaked cap. Underneath are details re the soldier. Set in green background in a dark stained wood frame."Sig F.W.G Knuckey, 38th Battn A.I.F, Drowned ex Leinster Enemy Action, Oct 10 1918"brsl, smirsl, 38th -
Bendigo Military Museum
Plaque - PLAQUE, GALLERY OF HONOUR, Returned Soldiers & Sailors Imperial League of Australia, c. 1921 onwards
... on the original plans) of the Soldiers Memorial Institute Bendigo... (vestibule on the original plans) of the Soldiers Memorial Institute ...This plaque was originally in the Foyer (vestibule on the original plans) of the Soldiers Memorial Institute Bendigo to compliment framed photos of Soldiers who never came home from the Great War. This was unveiled on ANZAC Day 1927. After the closure of the SMI for renovations 2016 - 18 the plaque was placed in what was originally called "The Writing Room" now called "The Building and RSL history Room"Plaque brass with curved corners with inscribed text in black with several scrolls around. Plaque is attached via 4 screws to a backing board onto a wall.“THIS GALLERY of HONOR Instituted by the Bendigo Branch of the RS&SILA exclusively contains portraits of members of the AIF who in the service to King and Empire made the supreme sacrifice in the Great War 1914 - 1919 into the imperishable memory of the priceless heritage beqeathed by them to the nation. This Gallery is dedicated in reverent gratitude”brsl, smirsl, plaque