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Kyneton RSL Sub Branch
Christmas card, 1945
Christmas greeting card with blue background . Inside the card has been pasted typed Menu. Christmas dinner Morotai 1945 Back of card has typed paper attached with heading Christmas party in Recreation room.ww2, christmas ww2, no 11 group. raaf morotai -
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Framed photograph, CPL James Craig VX13126
Photograph ofCpl James Craig and description of his war-service in New Guinea. -
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Set of Medals
Set of medals issued at the end of WW2 to personnel who served in the Pacific theatre of war between September 1939 and September 1945. See: www.defence.gov.au Defence honours and awards, WW2 for details. Pte McGregor was born in Gisborne.Set of four medals awarded to Pte W J McGregor in individual presentation boxes. Each medal has a ribbon and pin attached. A plaque displays Pte W J McGregor's record of service.Each box has the name of the medal written on the lid.The medals, 1939-45 Star and the Pacific Star each has vx102441 W J McGregor engraved on the back. The War Medal 1939-45 and the Australia Service Medal 1939-45 are both engraved on the rim with vx102441 WJ McGregor. pte w j mcgregor, ww2 service medals -
Kyneton RSL Sub Branch
Identification tag
Disc with hole at top engraved.5698 Jacobs P RAAFww2, disc -
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Documents
Five documents relating to the war service of Private Lawrence Light. Vx93244 Entitlement to War gratuity Demobilisation Procedure book. Army Driving licence Certificate for recognition of valuable contribution to the War effort Australian Soldiers pocket book. -
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Corporal Alexander Burton VC Collection
Corporal Alexander stewart Burton V. C. No 384 Born Kyneton 20 Jan1893 Enlisted 18 Aug 1914 Killed Lone Pine 9 Aug 1915 He has no known gravesite and is commemorated on the Lone Pine Memorial at GallipoliCpl Burton was born in KynetonFramed black and white photograph of Cpl Alex Burton VC with copies of newspaper cutting Advertiser Sept 1915 and War Office statement of award of the Victoria Cross to Burton and Dunstan. cpl burton, vc, gallipoli, lone pine -
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artefact, VC Medal
The Victoria Cross is the highest military decoration awarded for “... most conspicuous bravery, or some daring or pre -eminent act of valour or self sacrifice, or extreme devotion to duty in the presence of the enemy” to members of the armed forces of Commonwealth countries. This item is part of a collection of items relating to Cpl Alexander Burton.VC No 384Two items Medal on wooden display stand, Medal hangs on red ribbon with the words: The Victoria Cross; on label at base. Information board gives details of the history of the Victoria Cross. The medal is a replica.Front: For Valour Back: COPYvc -
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brass plate, Cpl Alexander Burton Collection
This item is part of a collection of items relating to Cpl Alexander Burton VCBrass engraving mounted on board. Contains photo of Cpl A Burton recipient of the VC medal, image of the VC medal, and citation for three recipients of the VC including Cpl Burton. Corpl. Alex S Burton. VC Born at Prospect House Kyneton.1893 Won the VC at Lone Pine August 9 1915. Citation By his deeds he still lives. On back of board is a previous catalogue identification: KYNRSL 2012/40 vc, gallipoli, lone pine -
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Diary 1914
The diary belonged to George Gilbert Connolly who enlisted in WW1 1914. He enlisted in Queenstown Tasmania.Black soft leather wallet and diary folder with ribbon tie.Inside cover of diary: To George With love from Alice Nixon St Queenstown 9-10-14 Tasmania First page of diary is dated Tuesday Oct 20-10-14. Hand written with pen, entries dated until arrival in Queenstown August 1916ww1 diary -
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Bullet
Part of the collection relating to the brothers Evan and Edward Jones. Both enlisted in 1915 in 29 Infantry Battalion. See The Jones Boys booklet for further information.The brothers Evan and Edward Jones were both from Kyneton. There is a collection of items held by Kyneton RSL relating to their war service.Damaged bullet case, held in lidded tin. There is a fragment of bullet case in the tin. Inscription on lid of tin, Yanke Doodle.pte evan edward jones -
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Soldiers Pay Book
This item is part of the collection relating to the Jones brothers. See booklet: The Jones Boys booklet for further information.Pt Evan Jones lived in Kyneton. He and his brother enlisted in WW1 in 1915 in the 29 Inf Bn.Brown cover back and front. Black printed title, with some hand written information on the front cover. Entries in pay book commence Nov 1915.The last entry is dated 14/ 02/1917. Cover: E E Jones 27 b - 8 M G Coy Soldiers Pay Book for use on Active Service.pte evan edward jones, soldiers paybook, ww 1 -
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Framed photograph, Pte Evan and Pte Edward JONES
Part of the collection relating to the Jones brothers.The Jones brothers both enlisted in 1915 in the 29 Inf Bn. See The Jones Boys booklet for further information.Wooden frame containing copy of photographs of Pte Evan Jones and Pte Edward JonesTitle: The Jones Boys of Kyneton Below pictures: Pte Evan Edward Jones No 276. Pte Edward Jones No 1731 pte evan jones, pte edward jones, -
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P E Nuttal
P E Nuttal enlisted in August 1914. He was with the first landing on Gallipoli. He continued to serve in France, was injured and returned to the front, In 1918 he lead his platoon on an attack which finally saw the liberation of the village of Villers Brettoneux. He was awarded the Military Cross for his actions. He was awarded the Military Medal for action in France in 1916. Nuttal was discharged from the Army in 1920 and in civilian life became President of the Kyneton Returned Services League. P E Nuttal was born Kyneton, April 1885. He returned to Kyneton after the War.Black framed photo and discription of Percy Nuttal’s enlistment and war-service.Original cataloguing information on back. KYNRSL 024Aww1, nuttal, military cross, military medal, pozieres, villers brettoneux -
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Photograph, Pte Norman Thomas Simmons No 4899
Pte N T Simmons enlisted on 14 October 1915 and was taken on strength of 59 Battalion in April 1916. He was reported missing on 19 July 1916 and latter confirmed killed in action ar Fromelles. He was 21 years of age. Pte Simmons was born in Kyneton 1895. See Pte Simmons booklet for further information.Studio portrait photograph of Pte N T Simmons, No 4899 Gold frame, white mount surround.ww1, simmons -
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WW1 Medals
Pte Simmons was born in Kyneton. Died at the battle of Fromelles, July 1916.Fromelles. The battle of Fromelles on 19 July 1916 was a bloody initiation for Australian soldiers to warfare on the Western Front. Soldiers of the newly arrived 5th Australian Division, together with the British 61st Division, were ordered to attack strongly fortified German front line positions near the Aubers Ridge in French Flanders. The attack was intended as a feint to hold German reserves from moving south to the Somme where a large Allied offensive had begun on 1 July. The feint was a disastrous failure. Australian and British soldiers assaulted over open ground in broad daylight and under direct observation and heavy fire from the German lines. Over 5,500 Australians became casualties. Almost 2,000 of them were killed in action or died of wounds and some 400 were captured. This is believed to be the greatest loss by a single division in 24 hours during the entire First World War. Some consider Fromelles the most tragic event in Australia’s history. www.awm.gov.au/articles/encyclopedia/fromelles Two WW1 War service medals with ribbons in a white presentation case. With black clothe lining. On the rim of each medal is: 4899Pte N T Simmons 59 Bn AIF The medals are labelled British War Medal and Allied Victory Medal 1914- 1918. On the inside of the lid is card inscribed: Posthumus award to 4899 Pte N T Simmons 59 Bn AIF. ww1 medals, british war medal, allied victory medal 1914- 1918, n t simmons, fromelles -
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Poem, Ed’s Prayer Gallipoli
The annual dawn-service held at Gallipoli on ANZAC Day is an event many Australians attend to commemorate the first ANZACs. In 2010 Ian Wright visited Anzac Cove, Gallipoli the site of the first Anzacs landing, read this poem on behalf of his friend Ed.Typed copy of a poem titled Ed’s Prayer Gallipoli by Ian Wright. Mounted on card with display blocks attached to back. These beautiful words were written and said for me at ANZAC Cove by Ian Wright.. They simply reflect the strength and greatness of mateship and camaraderie, forever-grateful mate. Ed.gallipoli -
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Gallipoli pebbles
The stones are a momento from Anzac Cove, the site of the Australian Infantry Force's landing in 1915.Landing at ANZAC Cove , 25 April 1915 Description As part of the attempt to seize the Gallipoli Peninsula in order to suppress the Turkish defences guarding the Dardanelles, military landings were made at Cape Helles at the southern tip of the peninsula (the main landing) and on the west coast near Ari Burnu. At this secondary objective two Divisions of the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps (ANZAC) landed in the darkness and faced rugged and difficult country. Units mixed up on their arrival rushed inland and became separated from the main force, which came under growing fire from the Turkish defenders. While Turkish reinforcements arrived, the ANZAC position became increasingly precarious as the assaulting force failed to secure their initial objectives. Falling back on improvised and shallow entrenchments the ANZACs held on for a crucial first night. By that first evening 16,000 men had been landed; of those over 2,000 Australians had been killed or wounded. www.awm.gov.au ANZAC Cove landingTwo smooth stones. Both would fit into the palm of a medium sized hand. One is dark, almost black, the other lighter, with a pinkish tinge.Catalogued as 108A and 108 Banzac cove, gallipoli -
Kyneton RSL Sub Branch
Remembrance Pocket Watch
The item is a replica of the style of watch that was fashionable at the time of the First World War.Pocket watch with chain attached to black leather case. The watch- face has Roman numerals , hour, minute and seconds hands. Not currently working. The watch and case are in a wooden hinged presentation case.Cover of watch face has a slouch hat motif, laurel wreath and words LEST WE FORGET. On face of watch is Australian flag and silhouette of digger with bugle. On lid of presentation case is embossed the words: Lest We Forget.ww1, replica watch -
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Soldier’s canteen
Standard issue to soldiers serving in WW1.This canteen was carried by Laurence Stoneman’s great uncle during his service, WW1.Lidded metal water container, covered in felt faded fabric. Leather shoulder strap broken. Lid removed is a small cup with ring handle. Leather around canteen intact. Lid looped through leather strap. There are no markings or inscriptions visible.ww1, canteen, water bottle -
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Patriotic sign
Replica WW1 sign welcoming Australian Troops home.Sign reads: Australia, Our boys are coming home soon. It’s our shout. Let,s buy them a Beer! On left side of sign is image of two men, one in uniform and the other in civilian clothes. Under which is the date: 1914 -1919ww1, homefront -
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Mt Macedon War Memorial Cross tile, Original completed in 1933, additions made 1941 and restoration 1995
The original idea to create a monument was conceived by William Cameron. The monument was first constructed of cement block tiles and was a memorial to all those who served in WW1. Later gates were added to the precinct in memory of those who served in WW2. Restoration of the Memorial took place in 1995, with the original tiles being replaced by replaced by re-inforced concrete. Mt Macedon Memorial Cross is a significant War Memorial in the district. ANZAC Day dawn service is held at the Mt Macedon Cross, it is an impressive setting.Glazed precast cement block coloured to resemble sandstone, mounted on wooden stand. Centre front is a metal plate inscribed : Mt Macedon War Memorial Cross.On the back of the stand is a printed description of the construction history of the Mt Macedon Memorial Cross. No 77, on white sticker ( previous cataloguing number) memorial -
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Victory medal
Dvr Young was born in Kyneton. He enlisted in 1917 in the Light Horse Regiment and served in France. He returned to Australia and was discharged in 1919.Local born service-man, joined the Light Horse regiment as many other local lads did.IMAGE 1 Medal with ribbon, mounted on card containing information about Dvr C T M Young 2639 IMAGE 2 Medal onlyThe rim of the medal has Dvr Young’s name and number engraved on it. On the back of the medal: The Great War for civilisation. 1914 - 1919 Card records information concerning Dvr Young's service records.ww1 -
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Set of medals
These medals were awarded to Pte Fincher 3750, who was born in Malmsbury and enlisted for service overseas on the 3 August, 1915, aged 23 years. He embarked aboard the CERAMIC and served with the 14 Bn in France where he was twice wounded. He returned to Australia aboard the SAXON on 11 December 1918.Set of three medals issued to Pte H F Fincher for WW1 serviceBritish Star has Pte Fincher name and number on back. British war medal has name and number on rim Victory medal has name and number on rim.ww1, medals -
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India and Afghan Campaign Medals
military historySet of five medals with ribbons attached. Related to the Indian & Afghanistan campaigns.A description of the origins of each of the medals is on display with the medals.medals, india & afghanistan -
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Binoculars
These WW1 binoculars were made in France. The Jockey Club is a famous gentlemen’s Club still in existence in Paris. These binoculars are believed to have been commandeered by the German army. These binoculars are believed to have possibly been taken from either a German POW or deceased soldier, and brought back to Australia at the end of WW1 as a war-souvenir.Small binoculars silver rim around eye pieces and larger end of lenses.There is a brown leather hand grip on the body of the lenses. Adjustable focus wheel in centre.Le Jockey Club Paris on rim of both eye pieces.binoculars, ww1 souvenir -
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WW2 Helmet
This is an example of the British Brodie Pattern Mark 11 steel helmet. This style of helmet was worn during WW2 by all three services, Army, Navy and Air Force although colour schemes did vary.An example of standard issue WW2 equipment worn by all branches of the Australian services.Camouflage green outer, webbing chin strap, black fabric adjustable lining. Metal rim around outer edge. Appears unused..ww2 equipment -
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Binoculars case
Pattern37 Binocular case was issued to Australian troops during WW2. This an example of standard issue equipment for WW2 soldiers.Binoculars case with single clip stud fastener. Webbing shoulder strap and hooks on the back for attachment to belt. Information regarding the item is also on display .(See second picture)Inside the lid is a stamped label which is unreadable.ww2 equipment, binocular case -
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Binoculars
Black with part covering of brown adhesive fabric. Small magnifying eye pieces missing. Original markings Colmont F1 Paris on each eye piece. Engraved No 2MK11 and IMI5075. Large lense end engraved 809 and square symbol with arrow pointing upwards. -
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Belt and Pouches
Typical equipment issued to Bombadier command.Webbing belt and shoulder straps which cross at back, with 3 pouches on the belt, two large and one small. There is descriptive information displayed with the item. Bdr Wilson is written on the belt of the webbing.ww2 issue -
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Pistol pouch
Webbing fabric with three hooks on reverse side for attachment to belt or shoulder webbing. Press stud on flap.No 27 written on reverse.