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Ballarat Clarendon College
Medal, Military Medal GV, Instituted 25th March 1916
Instituted in 1914, the Military Cross (MC) was issued for gallantry in presence of the enemy to warrant and junior officers of the Army who were ineligible (on account of their rank) for the Distinguished Service Order. During the First World War, it was also available to equivalent ranks in the Royal Naval Division and Royal Marines and it later became available to equivalent ranks in the RAF for acts of gallantry on land. The equivalent award for the other ranks for gallantry on land in presence of the enemy was the Military Medal (MM) which had been instituted in 1916 and, similarly to the MC, later became available to RAF other ranks serving on the ground. This medal was awared to Pte H. S Holgate for bravery in the field in 1917. Pte Holgate was killed in action at Zonnebeke 11 October 1917. Historical and social significance for schoolSilver medal with a swivelling suspension. features King George the V, uncrowned, in Field Marshal's uniform on the obverse. The medal reverse depicts the crowned royal cypher over the words "FOR BRAVERY IN THE FIELD" all within a laurel wreath. Impressed around edge are the recipient's details. The ribbon has a central stripe of thin red and white lines flanked by equally sized stripes of navy. Inscribed around obverse: 'GEORGIVS V BRITT: O[M]N: REX ET IND: IMP:' Inscribed in centre of reverse below royal insignia : 'FOR/BRAVERY/IN THE/FIELD' Impressed around OUTER edge of medal: '4303 PTE H. S. HOLGATE. 8/COY AUST. M.G.C.' Notation on original box A./Cpl H.S.Holgate 29Bn AIF 51531/Decd. 43031917, medals, military medal, world war i, w w 1, holgate, private h s holgate, zonnebeke, holgate medal -
Bendigo Military Museum
Award - MEDALS, c.1940 - c post WW2
Items relate to Henry Victor Rooke VX47141, enlisted 16.7 1940 age 36 years. he was a POW of the Japanese, he served in the 2/29th Batt AIF. discharged from the Army 19.3.1946.1)White silk pad with two medals, 1939 - 45 Star & Aust Service medal 1939 - 45 and Rising Sun Hat Badge. .2) White silk pad with two medals, Pacific Star medal, British War medal and 1 set of service ribbons, Rising Sun Hat Badge. Both pads items are sewn on with red and white cotton.On medals, " VX47141 H.V.Rooke"badges, medals, awards, ribbons, 2/29th -
Bendigo Military Museum
Book - MEMORABILIA CATALOGUE, USA, GREGG Dennis M, "A Collector's Identification and price guide for/Grand Army of the Republic/, 2005
Grand Army of the Republic (GAR) was in existence for 83 years.Soft cover book Soft cover - cardboard with glossy cover, white and yellow print on front, spine and back. Illustrations,. Front - in colour medal and ribbons superimposed over black and white montage of portrait photographs. Book - in colour collections of army memorabilia with portrait photograph centre. 97 pages, cut, plain, glossy white paper, illustrated black and white photographs.books, memorabilia, history usa -
Ballarat Clarendon College
Medal, 1914-15 Star
The 1914–15 Star was authorised in 1918 and was awarded for service in specified theatres of war between 5 August 1914 and 31 December 1915. A recipient of the 1914 Star could not also be awarded the 1914–15 Star. Albert was born 29 June 1897 at his home 'Ashford Vale" farm, Cuthbert's Road, Cardigan. Albert, a second generation Australian, was the fourth son and sixth of eleven children born to dairy farmer John White and his wife Elizabeth, nee Douglas. Albert attended Bunker's Hill State School prior to enrolling at Ballarat College. After College he obtained employment with the engineering firm Ronaldson and Tippett in Ballarat. Following his eighteenth birthday Albert enlisted in the AIF in Ballarat with the rank of Private, No 2012. He embarked for the Middle East with 23rd Battalion on 26 August 1915 and was 'taken on strength at the Gallipoli Peninsular 25 October 1915". On 10 January 1916 Albert was posted to Alexandria, Egypt and during this time he was able to meet with his aunt Rose Douglas, an Australian Army Nursing Sister. This was a great comfort to his family. Albert was sent to France 19 March 1916 and transferred to the 22nd Battalion. He was mentioned in dispatches for 'good and gallant conduct' 5 August (1917?). Albert was hospitalised 30 March 1918, rejoined 22nd Battalion 3 June 1918, wounded in action 3 October 1918 but died of wounds at Rouen 10 October 1918. news of his death was received by his family in Australia just prior to the armistice. Albert Telfer White's sacrifice is commemorated at Ballarat College, Avenue of Honour Ballarat (Tree 1214), Ballarat Shire Honour Avenue Learmonth (Tree 163) and the Australian War Memorial Canberra. (These notes provided by family November 2016)Part of a greater A T White CollectionThe 1914-15 Star is a four pointed star of bright bronze, ensigned with a crown. The obverse has crossed gladius, overlaid with an oak wreath that is ensigned with the cypher of King George V. A scroll bearing the legend 1914-15 is centrally placed across the crossed blades. The 1914-15 Star ribbon has the red white and blue colours of the Empire, in shaded and watered stripes.Engraved on a scroll in the centre of the medal front: '1914-15' The oak wreath is ensigned with the cypher of King George V. The back of the medal is engraved: 2012 / Pte A T White / 23/BN. A.I.F. albert-telfer-white, medal, world war one, 1914-15 star -
Bendigo Military Museum
Book - BOOK VIETNAM, I L Barnes, Gallant and Distinguished Service Vietnam 1962-1973, 1974
.1) Hard cardboard cover, red buckram with gold print on front & spine. .2) Dust cover paper, off white background, black print on front & spine. Gold monochrome photo of 3 medals with ribbons on front, black & white photo on back. Inscription on title page. 154 pages, cut, plain, off white, illustrated black / white photos.Handwritten in black in on title page: “175 (Copy No 175 of 1000)” Dust cover spine: “Awards for Vietnam 1962 -73” Title page: “Australian Gallant and Distinguished Service Vietnam 1962 - 73. Being a record of British and Foreign decorations Awarded to Australian Servicemen. Limited Edition” book, awards, gallantry, vietnam -
Bendigo Military Museum
Souvenir - CLOTH, FRAMED, Embroidered cloth, c1918
CENTRAL white silk square surrounding a small panel of embroidery featuring flags of various nations in the shape of 1918. Cotton lace inserts between 4 silk panels embroidered with pale pink & white flowers & trailing green foliage. Pale pink ribbon bows at each corner < the whole silk panel edged with wide, scalloped edge lace with mitered corners.1918 Souvenir de Francemilitary history-souvenirs, flags - national, manchester - fabric -
Bendigo Military Museum
Accessory - MEDAL RIBBON & CONTAINERS, c.1992
See also Registration No 2347.2P.1) Ribbon for Australian Service Medal 1945-75. .2) Wallet, green plastic with gold lettering on front: POW Medal Australia. .3) Case, covered in black leatherette, black felt & satin lining for Australian Service Medal 1945-75, contains .1). .4) Paper insert in green wallet giving details of POW commemorative medal history..2) Gold letter on front: “POW / MEDAL / AUSTRALIA” .3) Silver lettering on lid: “AUSTRALIAN / SERVICE / MEDAL / 1945 - 1975”containers, personal effects, military history -
Bendigo Military Museum
Accessory - NAVAL ITEMS, JAPANESE, pre 1939
.1) Band, black ribbon, Japanese characters on woven gold mid section and gold anchor each end .2) brass coloured metal badge with flower centered on anchor surrounded by twisted metal oval. .3) Gold coloured metal alloy badge, leves with flower at top, possibly laurel .4) Japanese torpedo spanner. From Rabual, New Britain.military history - navy - japan, numismatics - badges - navy, tools, metalcraft -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Furniture - Desk Lectern, Mid 20th Century
The Port of Melbourne was leased to private operators post 2015, State Govt remains landowner and regulatory authority. The Company of Master Mariners continues a regular association with the Mission to Seafarers regularly holding events and meetings on the premises.The Port of Melbourne insignia on this desk lectern may well be replaced in subsequent decades. The desk is used for presentations at many events.Wood cabinetry desk lectern with sloped reading surface and bearing two wooden shield mounted insignia, one above the other. Uppermost Insignia a) features a crest supported by 2 flanking seahorses and shield with victorian flag and 2 enamelled ribbons with inscription. Insignia B features circular crest with a 'coronet' of sail and galleon surmounting a ropework crest with an Anchor and chain at the centre.Insignia a) "PROSPERITY THROUGH SERVICE" / PORT OF MELBOURNE Insignia b) COMPANY OF MASTER MARINERS On inner panel of lectern in gilt lettering "Company of / Master Mariners "master mariners, the port of melbourne, mission to seafarers -
Montmorency/Eltham RSL Sub Branch
Uniform - Navy Cap, N/A
H.M.A.S Watson, navy cap. Cream cap with blue tally band around it and tied bow attached on side. Stitching at the front of blue band - words ‘H.M.A.S Watson’. Two holes on either sides of cap for string to go through. Blue ribbon attached to inside. Also piece of string attached to inner cap, coming off stitching on one side.H.M.A.S. Watson stiched in yellow stitching on blue band at front of cap. A B Young inscribed in pen on inside material in white. 5 also inscripted under A B Young with other text - nnoa? White label stiched inside - AGCF - Australian Government Clothing Factory, VIC RAN Size 6 7/8, Indent No. 8405.66.0756070 -
Orbost & District Historical Society
night dress, Cowell, Alice, c. 1913
This garment was made by Edith (?) Cowell (Mrs Jim Richardson, nee Cowell) and has been donated by her daughter Esma Richardson.This item is an example of the needlework skills of women in the early 20th century.A full length white cotton night-dress with long sleeves. It has lace around the shoulders and across the chest, broderie anglais collar and cuffs. A ribbon is threaded through the lace at the neckline and cuffs. The bodice also has small pleats or pin-tucks at the front and clear buttons. Pinned to the left shoulder is a blue certificate indicating from the Bombala Exhibition Society of 1913.The certificate from the Bombala Exhibition Society indicates that Alice Cowell won first prize in the 1913 show for having made this night-dress.night-dress bombala-exhibition female-clothing -
Cheese World Museum
Toys, Mettoy toy typewriter, c1950s
This toy belonged to Graeme McLeod and was used during the late 1940s and early 1950s. It was then used by his children during the 1970s and 1980s.Red tin typewriter with a blue roller carriage, metal bar to hold the paper and a knob at the end of the roller to turn the paper. A red and black inked ribbon is stretched across in front so that when the chosen letter is selected and the press bar activated, the letter types onto the paper. A yellow disk on top has the alphabet and numbers 2-9 around the outside.METTYPE Junior/Place letter under pointer and press for spaces and to return carriage use arrow. [on top disk]allansford, mcleod, typewriters, toys, mettype, mettoy -
Red Cliffs Military Museum
Replica Medals, WW1 & WW11 Medals Awarded to Nathaniel Barclay, (estimated); between 1914 & 1945
Born 5th October 1895 in Adavoyle, United Kindom Occupation Grocer and later horticulturalist Married after WW1- Wife - Daisy Florence Barclay World War One Staff Sergeant Regimental Number 2139 Enlisted AIF in Melbourne 29th December 1914, having previously served 3 months with the Ulster Volunteers and to camp Broadmeadows, to depot Battalion 29th December 1914. Embarked from Melbourne for the middle East with 3rd reinforcement group for the 5th Battalion, 2nd Brigade, 1st Division, 25th February 1915 per transport 'Runic'. Disembarked Alexandria and to camp Heliopolis, Egypt. Operation Gallipoli from 5th May 1915 with 5th Battalion. Sick with dental problems 2nd Field Ambulance 17th September 1915. To hospital Lemnos 20th December 1915. To Alexandria hospital with pluerisy 12th January 1916. Returned to Australia with enteric per 'Nestor' 9th February 1916.To duty Broadmeadows 4th April 1916. Wmbarked with 4th reinforcements group for the 58th Battalion, 15th Brigade per transport 'Themistocles' 1st August 1916 Returned to England 14th September 1916. Operations France and Flanders from 6th December 1916. To 59th Battalion 29th December 1916. To 5th Division Infantry School 18th February to 28th March 1917 as Lance Corporal. Corporal 7th April 1917. Sergeant 2nd May 1917. To 3rd Southern General Hospital Oxford 4th October 1917. Returned to Melbourne per Transport 'Persic' 12th February 1918. Discharged 14th March 1918. Second World War. Regimental Number V5571 Emlisted in the Australian Military Forces in Royal Park, Melbourne 22nd August 1940 and to 2nd Infantry Training Battalion, Fyansford. Staff Sergeant 24th August 1940. To 2/14th Training Battalion Wangaratta 11th October 1940. To 2/23rd Training Battalion, Wangaratta 18th October, 1940.To Southern Command Training School 26th May 1941.to Camp Bonegilla 15th May 1942. To Camp Caulfield 11th November 1942. Discharged to Reserve Occupation 19th November 1942. Remarks. Awarded 1915-15 Star, British War Medal, and Victory Medal 1914-1919 Awarded Distinguished Conduct Medal as Lance Corporal vide London Gazette 30111 of 31st July 1918. Citation for action on 9th July 1917 during the third Battle of Ypres reads- " For conspicous gallantry and devotion to duty. He rendered invaluable service during operation in carrying important messsages through heavy fire" Awarded War Medal and Australian Service Medal 1939-45 in 1951. Described as 71.5inches tall, medium complexion, blue eyes and brown hair. He died 11th September 1962.WW1 - Distinguished Conduct Medal 1914/15 Star 1914/18 British War Medal Victory Medal WW11 - 1939/45 British War Medal Australian Service Medal 1939/45 All medals with associated coloured ribbons. These are replica medals made in the exact metals as the originals. Also in display is a record of War Service which can be found in the narrative. Noneservice, medal, 1918, citation, ww1, military, gazette, london, ww11, medals, 30111, 31st, july, ypres, distinguished -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Clothing - CAMISOLE, 1890s
Cotton Camisole. Yoke front and back of hand crocheted cotton joined to a cotton lower section in a scalloped shape. Yoke straight across back but dips in a V shape almost to the waist in the front. Provision for ribbon insertion at the sleeve edges and neckline. Bodice gathered onto a fine waistband and peplum. Two small fabric covered metal buttons and one pearl button.Written in pencil and biro nside peplum. 'BHS'costume, female, camisole -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Clothing - SILK LACE CAMISOLE, Late 19th C, early 20th C
Clothing. Camisole. Silk lace. Straight straps made from 8 cm wide lace strips attached to bodice. Made of one rectangular piece of fabric, with one seam on right side. Strip of eyelet lace Eyelets top and bottom edges of garment. No ribbon threaded through eyelets. Lace border on lower edge has small pointed peaks.costume, female, underwear -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Clothing - CREAM COLOURED LAWN NIGHTDRESS
Clothing. Nightdress, cream coloured lawn nightdress with 3/4 sleeves.Large yolk and lower sleeve edgings made from narrow strips of lace stitched together.Neck edge and lower sleeve edges with pink ribbon inserted. Front opening with three concealed button holes and three buttons. Pin tucking detail on either side of front opening. Hand made.costume, female, night gown -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Clothing - BABY CLOTHES COLLECTION: BABY NIGHTIE, Early 1940's
Cream coloured flannelette baby nightie with long sleeves. Gathered at waist. Long ties attached at waist with an insert band with pink and blue embroidered flowers. Back opening with cotton ribbon ties. Edges of sleeves and neckline have crocheted edges in silk thread.This collection of knitted and sewn garments were made in the early 1940s and were intended for a baby that was stillborn. .costume, children's, cotton flannelette baby nightie -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Clothing - BABY CLOTHES COLLECTION: BABY NIGHTIE, Early 1940's
Cream coloured flannelette baby nightie with long sleeves. Gathered at waist. Long ties attached at waist with an insert band with pink and blue embroidered flowers. Back opening at neck with cotton ribbon ties. Edges at sleeves and neckline have crocheted edges in silk thread.This collection of knitted and sewn garments were made in the early 1940s and were intended for a baby that was stillborn.costume, children's, cotton flannelette baby nightie -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Ephemera - GREETING CARD TO GREET YOU
Greeting card To Greet You: An embossed card with blue and green flowers and green ribbon trimmed with gold and the words 'To Greet You' on the front. Inside the words Á Happy New Year to you' and a poem. The card is address to 'To Emily with best wishes from Mother. On the back is a Trade Mark and the words 'Publishers by Appointment to their Majesties The King and Queen Alexandra. Box 625Artistic Series. Raphael Tuck & Sons, Limited, London, Paris, New-York. Designed at the Studios in England and printed at the Pine Art Works Saxony.ephemera, mementoes, celebrations, greeting card happy new year. -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Ephemera - GREETING CARD, 1900
Greeting Card: Heart Shaped covered in red velvet with a plastic like material in the shape of a fan with the word 'Remembrance in silver' across the face of the three sectioned fan. A cream ribbon is threaded through the fan and a bunch of Forget Me Not flowers is painted on the front with a cream cotton tassel on the base of the fan. The back is plain card which has slits for a stand. Box 625ephemera, mementoes, cards, greet card. remembrance. memento. -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - GROUP OF MEN IN 3 PIECE SUIT WITH RIBBON
B+W Photograph of a group of men in front of a stone building (Possibly Bendigo Town Hall). 33 men dressed in 3 piece suits, most wearing a ribbon on their jackets. All expect 3 wear hats. Inscription: B.R. 'W. Vincent Kelly Mitchell St Bendigo'. On Back: 'To Bendigo Historical Society with compliments of 'The Horsham District Historical Society''.W.Vincent Kelly/Mitchell St/Bendigoperson, group, possibly rachabites -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Postcard - FEMALE PORTRAIT, Early 1900's
Black and white postcard: female portrait postcard of a young girl in a white dress, white socks and shoes, a white ribbon in her fair hair which is curled in tails, wearing a necklace standing in front of a flower picture background next to a woven seat and plant. On back 'To teacher wishing you a merry xmas and a happy new year from little Ema'.Yeoman & Co., Bendigo & Eaglehawkphoto, person, young girl, black & white postcard, yeoman & co., bendigo & eaglehawk, female portrait, little ema -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - FOSTER AND WILSON COLLECTION: PHOTOGRAPH
Sepia photograph of a lady. She is wearing a long, dark dress with a bustle. The bodice is tight and the skirt is pleated. She is carrying a handbag and an umbrella. She is also wearing a feathery type hat which has tie ribbons under her chin. In front of her is a plant. The photo is mounted on cardboard and has a gold line around the photo. 2035 written on the back.J Weller, Maryborough, Victoria. Australiaphotograph, portrait, female, foster & wilson collection, photograph -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - MALONE COLLECTION: GREETING CARDS
Pale blue card with white right side corners with gold edge along the blue & some on the white. A brown horseshoe with a pink ribbon at the top and lower down. Below the horseshoe are purple and white flowers in the grass. Darker blue shadow behind the flowers & horseshoe. 'Hearty Greetings' printed in gold on the right of the flowers. Card & insert held together with a cream cord.Philco Publishing Co. London W. C.person, greeting cards, malone collection, malone collection, greeting cards -
Essendon Football Club
Essendon Football Club membership ticket, 1890
Issued to members of the Essendon Football Club and gave admission to all home and way games in the 1890 VFA seasonItem is significant as the oldest membership card held by the ClubBlack cardboard, folded in two, with red cross outlined in gold on front and back and eyelet in top left corner; inside includes fixture for the 1890 season for both the 1st twenty and 2nd twenty teams, club office bearers, venues and space to write down the results; ticket is numbered 24 and issued to A. Hooks (Hookey), the remains of red ribbon are tied to eyelet. essendon football club, victorian football association -
Uniting Church Archives - Synod of Victoria
Badge - Regalia
MGC066.1 Handwritten letter to Mrs J Pryor from Joan M James written on Methodist Girls' Comradeship letterhead. The letter includes a diagram of the positioning of the badge on the uniform. The letter contained Rays Social badges for four named girls. MG066.2 Blue felt square backing for Rays Social badge. MGC066.2 Yellow satin ribbon with blue embroidered letter "S".wesley rays ballarat, methodist girls' comradeship rays' section -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Costume - Good Luck Charm
Heart shaped white good luck charm. White cardboard hollow heart enclosed in a ruffle of net. Four flowers of satin & net & pearl stamens decorate one side. White satin ribbon forms a loop to hang from wrist. See also items NA4579 - wedding dress NA5076 - Garter NA5078 - Bible NA5090 - Stocking NA5091 - Veil costume, femaie ceremonial, costume accessories, clothes accessories, femaie -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
South African Medal, Circa 1900s
The Queens South Africa Medal was awarded to British and Colonial Military personal and civilians who served in the Second Boer War. On the death of Queen Victoria the medal became the "Kings Africa Medal". Was awarded for service after January 1902. There were 176,000 medals awarded.Queens South African Medal. Round Silver Medal with 4 bars on cotton ribbon - Orange Red and Black stripes. The Bars were for campaigns South Africa 1902 , South Africa1901, Transvaal and Orange Free State. There were 26 bars awarded for the various campaigns. Obverse side shows Queen Victoria - reverse side depicts Britannia with South Africa above.The medal was awarded to Private J James # 2784. RLY. PNR. REG x. -
Ballarat RSL Sub-Branch Inc.
Badge - RSL, Swann & Hudson
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 -
Ballarat RSL Sub-Branch Inc.
Medallion - Coronation
Circular medallion attached via a ring to a red, white and blue striped ribbon, open frayed edges at ends. Medallion bears text in a circular design with a motif of two figures either side of a coat of arm; the coat of arms carries a Southern Cross and a kangaroo figure sitting atop. On the reverse, an embossed image of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth is present.Around circle: "To commemorate their majesties coronation - May 12, 1937” Circle interior: “VICTORIA”/“PEACE AND PROSPERITY” On reverse: “KING GEORGE VI & QUEEN ELIZABETH"collectables, ballarat rsl, ballarat