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Wodonga & District Historical Society Inc
Booklet - Australian Soldiers' Pocket Book in Leather wallet, William Keays, July 1941
The Australian Soldier's Pocket Book was a small publication with a red cover. It was designed to offer useful information to Australian Soldiers, serving at home and abroad during World War 2. The book was a gift from the A.C.F. (Australian Comforts Fund) and was revised several times during the war. It contained approximately 125 pages of facts and helpful hints. The Australian Soldier's Pocket Book was originally compiled and issued in Victoria by the Victorian R.S.L. War Service Fund. It's contents included 'rules and regulations' and other content which varied according to the date of print. For example, this edition contained articles titled "The Laws And Customs Of War" and "Things a Soldier Should Know".A brown leather wallet containing a copy of the Australian Soldiers' Pocket Book. This book was given to soldiers and other servicemen during WW2. This pocket book has a bright red cover and contains details of relevant information considered useful to serving service personnel.non-fictionThe Australian Soldier's Pocket Book was a small publication with a red cover. It was designed to offer useful information to Australian Soldiers, serving at home and abroad during World War 2. The book was a gift from the A.C.F. (Australian Comforts Fund) and was revised several times during the war. It contained approximately 125 pages of facts and helpful hints. The Australian Soldier's Pocket Book was originally compiled and issued in Victoria by the Victorian R.S.L. War Service Fund. It's contents included 'rules and regulations' and other content which varied according to the date of print. For example, this edition contained articles titled "The Laws And Customs Of War" and "Things a Soldier Should Know". world war 11, soldiers' handbook, australian comfort fund (acf) -
Wodonga & District Historical Society Inc
Souvenir - China Souvenir Plate Soldiers' Memorial. Wodonga, Victoria China, c1924 - 1939
This item is from a collection donated by descendants of John Francis Turner of Wodonga. A wide range of small china pieces carrying scenic views of holiday destinations or key locations were a popular kind of souvenir during much of the 20th century. Several different items have been produced to commemorate Wodonga and its landmarks over time. These items document key changes in Wodonga and its heritage. This plate depicts three key landmarks in Wodonga. THE SOLDIERS' MEMORIAL in Wodonga was unveiled on Tuesday 18th November 1924. It was designed by Messrs. Hosken & Co., of Hawthorn, Victoria. The monument is all of Australian workmanship. The pedestal is made of Harcourt granite, 9ft x 9ft at the base, and rising in seven courses to a height of 10ft 2in. The emblems (rising sun and wreath) are of bronze, and the lettering of the inscription and names of fallen soldiers are in raised lead letters. Originally the Memorial was completed with a full life size, 6ft in height, sculpture of an Australian soldier in Sicilian marble. The memorial bore the inscriptions: ERECTED BY THE RESIDENTS OF WODONGA AND DISTRICT IN MEMORY of the Men of this Town and District who fell in the Great War, 1914-1919, Also in grateful recognition of the men who served and returned. “Lest We Forget.” In 1982, due to frequent vandalism and high cost of materials to repair, the soldier statue was removed and later installed at the RSL Rooms. THE WATER TOWER is a major landmark of High Street, Wodonga. It began operation from January 1924 until it ceased operation in 1952. It stood unused for a decade until the lower section was modified and put to use as “ The Tower’s Cobbler’s Inn” in 1962. In 1972 Wodonga City Council proposed to demolish the Tower. Their suggestion received an unfavorable response from the city’s citizens, so the Tower still stands today. THE BAND ROTUNDA was officially opened on Sunday 5th September 1920 at the naming of the triangular reserve at the corner of High and Hovell Streets as Woodland Grove. The Wodonga Band gave a public performance on this occasion. The tri-coloured ribbon, which stretched across the entrance to the Rotunda was cut by Mrs R.H Murphy, daughter of Mr. John Woodland, secretary of the Wodonga Shire Council for 35 years, after whom the area was named. The rotunda has since been moved to Martin Park, Wodonga.This item comes from a collection used by a prominent citizen of Wodonga. It is also an excellent example of souvenir items created featuring landmarks to represent the city of Wodonga.A china plate depicting the Soldiers' Memorial Wodonga. The central coloured image is surrounded by a 8 representations of a variety of flowers and a silver edge trim. The makers mark underneath the dish was used between 1918 - 1939 so assists in establishing provenance of the irem.Beneath image: "SOLDIERS' MEMORIAL WODONGA On back of dish, Beneath a crown " VICTORIA CHINA CZECHOSLAVAKIA"victoria china, souvenir wodonga, wodonga soldiers memorial, woodland grove wodonga -
Anglesea and District Historical Society
Book, Abingdon Cookesbury Press, Strength for Service to God and Country, 1942
Small book of daily bible readings written for a soldier. U.S.A. publication.Presentedbiblical, ww2, soldier -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Painting, John Bryant on the trail
Painting of soldier John Bryant carrying ammunition along jungle trailpainting, soldier, john bryant -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Photograph, Welder
A coloured Photograph of a soldier on the top of a loader bucket welding a repair. He wears jungle greens and a welding visorphotograph, soldier -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Postcard, 1917
From the album of WWI soldier William West (1268) of the 29 Infantry Battalion, 5th Pioneers Battalion. This collection of postcards, photographs and clippings were sent between William and his family and loved ones during the years he was on active service. See also 207 and 220. Postcard with a black and white photograph of a soldier in uniform. His right arm is resting on a wooden stand and he stands in front of a brick ivy covered wall. Handwritten message on the back.There is a small sign at the base of the stand that says "3251"album, photo album, newspaper clippings, postcard, wwi, photograph, soldier -
Clunes Museum
Photograph
COLOURED PHOTOGRAPH OF CLUNES MAIN STREET, WITH BUILDINGS, PRESENT MUSEUM, CLUB HOTEL, OLD BANK BUILDINGS. FLAGS ACROSS THE STREET. SOLDIERS MONUMENT IN FOREGROUND.FRASER STREET, CLUNES WITH SOLDIERS MONUMENT.photographs, clunes township -
Federation University Historical Collection
Document, Letter to Returned Soldiers' Association, 1916, 28/08/1916
Ballarat Shool of Mines played an important role in training returned World War One servicemen via the Repatriation Vocational Training Scheme. Operating from 1917 to 1922, this scheme offered trades-based training to a large number of returned soldiers, depending on aptitude and level of disability. Many returned soldiers were unprepared for the workforce after demobilisation because of war injuries, or lost study opportunity during the years of their service. The Scheme was designed to give ex-servicemen the skills to find jobs, boost post-war economic recovery and add to social cohesion. It operated from 1917 to 1922. White paper with handwritten script in ink. The rough draft letter relates to free tuition for returned soldiers at the Ballarat School of Mines28.8.1916 Major Lazarus Secretary Returned Soldiers Association Y.M.C.A. Ballarat Dear Sir. On the 25th February last my Council adopted a resolution to the effect that application from returned soldiers for free tuition at this school would be favorably considered. At the Council meeting held on Friday last, the 25th inst., the matter was further discussed and, at Colonel Bolton's suggestion, it was decided that it would be in the best interests of the movement, if application for admission were received through your association. The undermentioned gentlemen were appointed as a sub-committee to receive such application and will be very pleased to interview any soldiers whom you would recommend as trainees. Yours faithfully Joseph A. Day Sub committee:- Col. W.K. Bolton, Mr T. Hurley. W.R. Stephenson, The Principal of the Science School (Mr E. Fenner), and the Principal of the Art School (Mr H.H. Smith)repatriation, repatriation vocational training scheme, ballarat school of mines, world war, world war 1, bolton, colonel bolton, w.k. bolton, joseph day, t. hurley, r. stephenson, fenner, h.h. smith, returned soldiers, returned soldiers association, balllarat ymca, major lazarus, world war one, repatriation -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Artwork, other - Artwork, Ink drawing, Sketch
Black ink printed on beige coloured paper depicting a soldier in full Military uniform "walking" on patrol holding a rifleSketch done by Andy C Neilsondrawing, soldier -
Bendigo Military Museum
Postcard - POSTCARDS, PHOTOGRAPHIC
3 photograph postcards of soldier and one photograph postcard of a scene. WW1 Soldiers are from Warrnambool and the group photo could’ve be in the Middle EastBlack and white photographs of soldiers from Warrnambool .1) Formal photograph of a soldier in full uniform .2) photo of sailor in uniform .3) Formal photo of soldier in full uniform .4) Group phot of combination of foreign soldiers and staff outside a restaurant..2) Written on front “Yours sincerely Harry”ww1, middle east, postcards, warrnambool -
St Kilda Historical Society
Photograph, St Kilda Town Hall, 1945
Interior of St Kilda Town Hall, Returned Soldiers Dinner, not in uniform, 1945black and white photograph, copy, fair image quality, unmountedReturned Soldier Dinner 1945 -
Mont De Lancey
Postcard, 1917
World War 1 French postcard. Sent from France by a Wandin soldier.Silk embroidered postcard with butterfly shape design containing flags."From your soldier boy"postcards -
Bendigo Military Museum
Postcard - POSTCARD, PHOTOGRAPHIC WW1, post 1915
Black & white photo of a group of Bendigo & District Returned Soldiers. Pte BOLITHO holding dog mascot in centre front row. Postcard with back set out for message only, address only & stamp here.Top of photo: "GROUP OF BENDIGO AND DISTRICT RETURNED SOLDIERS" Listed below photo: "Names of soldiers"photography, bendigo ww1, returned soldiers -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Photograph, Digger
Framed Black and White Photograph of Soldier in Jungle Greens with a Belt of Bullets around his neckphotograph, digger, soldier -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Painting, Doing His Job
An original painting of a soldier carrying a rifle protecting two women who are near some bushespainting, vietnam lest we forget, soldier -
Bendigo Military Museum
Photograph - PHOTOGRAPH, FRAMED WW1, Wayne Eels, C.2008/2009
The Grinton Collection. Troops playing games on deck of the Karmala. Refer Cat No, 1280 for Jack Grintons service details.Photograph framed. Photograph - black and white photograph on paper depicting a number of soldiers sitting on a timber deck playing a game. Slatted wall behind soldiers. Frame - Timber, light varnish finish, Perspex front, cardboard backing."Group 5 : Quota 45 - Journey Home." "D. Soldiers playing a game."framed accessories, camera on the somme, 38th bn, ww1, hmat karmala -
Bendigo Military Museum
Booklet - BOOK, SOLDIERS PAY, SUFFOLK REGIMENT UK 1901, British Army, 1901
Page 4 has handwritten description of soldier and enlistment details - George Goulding. Enlisted at St. Georges Barracks, London. County of Middlesex. 31 December 1897, age 18 yrs, 10 mths. He joined Suffolk Regiment for 7 years. He was born in Whitechapel, London. Height 5'5-1/2 ", Dark hair, tattoo on left forearm. He served in various places abroad. Malta, Dolpa, Sth Africa, Southampton.This is a small booklet titled "The Small Book" British Army form B.50. The soldier's name is George Goulding No. 4886. The Regiment is Suffolk. In the centre of the cover are the instructions for use, beneath that is the crest of Great Britain. The rear cover is khaki coloured buckram. Inside are 24 pages. These have Goulding's description - Navy regulations and details of Goulding's Service.british suffolk regiment, south african war, boer war, soldier -
Lara RSL Sub Branch
Map, Map of London
Map of London including Places of interest and Accommodation for Australian Navy, and Australian Imperial ForceMap given to Australian Navy and Imperial forces in London during WW1Map of London - YMCA - Place of Interest and Accommodation for Soldiers and Sailors in London 1917Map of London Rising Sun Badge Places of interest Accommodation for sailors and soldiers in Londonmap london ymca ww1 -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Poster, Far Eastern Airways Poster
Poster for Far Eastern Airways depicting two soldiers in combat with the words, "this vacation visit beautiful Vietnam".far eastern airways, poster, soldier -
Federation University Historical Collection
Photograph - sepia, Richards & Co, Ballarat Soldiers Memorial Band, 1932
Ballarat Soldiers Memorial Band, Frank Wright Conductor. Winners of B. Grade South Street Championship and quickstep. 2nd A grade quickBlack and white photograph of the Ballarat Soldiers' Memorial Band, posing in uniform and with instruments outside the Ranger barracks (Later used as Dan Murphy's Ballarat)Richards & Co Ballarat in lower right corner .2) Verso in pencil "Ballarat Soldiers Memorial Band. Frank Wright Conductor. Winners B Grade South St Championship and quickstep 2nd A grade quickstep and 2nd a grade aggregate. October 1932. Absent solo euphonium Bert Harding, cornet Vernon Hallfrank wright, south street competitions, ballarat soldiers memorial band, bert harding, vernon hall -
Mont De Lancey
Book - Soldier's Pay Book, ca. 1915
Soldier's Pay Book-Active Service 1915 Orange coverSoldier's Pay Book - Active Service Private Ebenezer Charles Gray 22/3/1915 28yowages books, world war one, first world war, ww1, wwi -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Photograph
Photograph depicting the official Unveiling of Soldiers Memorial at Wangaratta on 25th of April, 1923.From the History of Wangaratta RSL.. In 1918 there were two aims a) to organise a club for returned men and b) erect an outstanding war memorial in a beautiful garden setting. It took many years before the erection and unveiling of this memorial which took place on Anzac Day 25th April, 1923.Black and white photograph of large number of people sitting and standing around monument.Unveiling Soldiers Memorial Wangaratta 25.4.23soldier's memorial wangaratta, unveiling 1923 -
Geoffrey Kaye Museum of Anaesthetic History
Painting, Bruce Fletcher, Dust Off, 1980
The painting was donated to ANZCA in 1995 by Dr Bernard Dunn. Bruce Fletcher, from Melbourne Victoria, studied under William Dargie, who had been an official war artist during the second world war. Fletcher followed the same pathway as his mentor and was the first of two official war artists appointed during the Vietnam War. His artwork are held in the art collection of the Australin War Memorial, Canberra. The title of the painting, 'Dust Off' is a term adopted in Vietnam which refers to the medical evacuation of sick or wounded soldiers, from the field, by a helicopter. It was originally a radio call sign selected from a US Navy Signal Operations book in 1963. [ref. 'Medicine at War. 1950-1972'].In June 2012, a Royal Children's Hospital Anaesthetic Registrar attended a College Tour conducted by Dr Rod Westhorpe when he saw the painting and informed us that the term 'Dust off' emanates from the Korean War and is in fact the acronym for Decisive, Unwavering, Support to our Fighting Forces'. The painting was based on a black and white photograph taken in Vietnam in 1971. An image of the photograph is located in the electronic supplementary file. Oil painting on board of a scene in which a military helicopter is about to land with a group of soldiers in the foreground, one wounded and one soldier standing. A cargo military helicopter is in the distance flying away from the scene. The painting is set in a gold frame.[plaque affixed to centre front of frame] DUST OFF \ BY BRUCE FLETCHER \ DEPICTING THE MEDICAL EVACUATION \ OF WOUNDED SOLDIERS FROM THE FIELD \ IN VIETNAM \ PRESENTED BY \ DR BERNARD L. DUNNpainting, dunn, bernard, fletcher, bruce, vietnam war, dust off -
Bendigo Military Museum
Photograph - PORTRAIT, PHOTOGRAPHIC, AWM
"Pte CYRIL ALLEN JOLLY", Reg No 4006, 7th Battalion AIF, Died Friday 21 Sep 1917 aged 19. Buried Tyne Cot Cemetery, Zonnebeke, Belgium.Photograph - paper, sepia reproduction, uniformed soldier standing.photograph, ww1, soldier, portrait, cyril allen jolly -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Photograph
Unknown male soldier Black and white unframed photograph of unknown male dressed in Australian Army uniform with ribbon bar above left top pocketsoldier, australian army -
Hume City Civic Collection
Photograph
A sepia photograph of some ladies standing behind soldiers seated at a table.Typewritten on front: SOLDIERS BEING ENTERTAINED AT RUPERTSWOOD 1915 Handwritten on back: GROUP OF SOLDIERS BROUGHT TO RUPERTSWOOD BY RED CROSS 1 DAY Stamped on back: FROM / F. W. TOLRA / 79 GLEN EIRA ROAD / RIPPON LEAworld war 1, soldiers, rupertswood, red cross, tolra, f. w., uniforms, clothing and dress, george evans collection -
Stawell RSL Sub Branch War Museum
Certificate of Appreciation from Stawell Borough and Shire for WW1 soldier Christopher Clark, Certificate of Appreciation, Approx 1916
Soldier in WW1 Australian Imperial Expeditionary Force No 5998 Christopher Clark 59th Battalion Born in StawellChristopher was a WW1 Serviceman from Stawell Framed Certificate of Appreciation for Soldier No 5998 Christopher Clark Australian Imperial Expeditionary Force WW1, 59th Battalion Christopher Clark was born in Stawell on 25th December 1892 and was brought up on the family farm in Callawdda and worked in the district and then in Queensland where he obtained an engine drivers licence and drove the sugar trains then worked on the steam boiler engines in the sugar mills. When the First World War started he came back to Stawell and enlisted in the army on 11/4/1916. He was sent to France in the 59th Battalion. He was in the army 1175 days, serving 1029 days abroad. During his service he was promoted to Lance Corporal. Details from his daughter Ruth Clark of Ararat December 2017. Soldier No 5998 Christopher Clark Australian Imperial Expeditionary Force WW1 59th Battalion Born in Stawellww1, serviceman, soldiers, military, stawell -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph
Cenotaph erected to WW1 Soldiers approx 1921. Names of WW2 Soldiers added approx 1946.Black & white copy - White stone cenotaph - diagonal view. White post & rail fence across lower center. Background clipped hedges & 3 Cypress trees.Soldiers Monument Cowes, Phillip Island. Valentine Series M4138local history, photography, photographs, slides, film, soldiers monument, black & white photograph, public memorial 1921 -
Red Cliffs Military Museum
Enamel Badge, Original R.S.L. lapel Badge, (estimated); 1920
A lapel badge of the Returned Sailors and Soldiers Imperial League of Australia. Very similar in shape to current R.S.L. Badge but twice the size, provision is made at the top of the badge for a crown clip (removable) with a date showing membership year. Blue, white and red enamel on brass.Sailors and Soldiers League Australiaaustralia, sailors, soldiers, inperial, league, badge -
Melbourne Legacy
Badge, R.S.S.I.L.A. Member Badges
Two member badges from the The Returned Sailors, Soldiers Imperial League of Australia (RSSILA). The number 68 on the front could be 1968 as it is detachable and could be updated each year. The badge with 1921 could be the year of membership. The member number is engraved on the rear. The shield design is symbolic of the protection provided to those who wear it. Within the badge, red represents the blood ties of war that exist between comrades; white stands for the purity of the motives in joining the league – to render service without personal gain or ambition; and blue indicates a willingness to serve a comrade anywhere under the blue sky. The wattle represents Australia, with the leek, the rose, the thistle and the shamrock standing for Wales, England, Scotland and Ireland respectively. The RSSILA was the precursor to the Returned Services League (RSL) and provided support for returned servicemen after World War One. Worn by members of the Returned Sailors, Soldiers Imperial League of Australia, those eligible being members of all services, both wars, including nurses, who have returned from active service outside Australia. These were with other World War 1 memorabilia that has come from Private John Basil McLean, 2nd Reinforcements, 37th Battalion, A.I.F. J.B. McLean (Service No. 13824) was from near Maffra, Victoria and enlisted on 22 January 1916. He embarked on 16 December 1916 for Europe. He spent time with the Australian Field Artillery (Pack Section). At the end of the war he worked for a year at the A.I.F. Headquarters in London before returning to Australia on the 'Ceramic', arriving in Portsea in 1920. His full war record is available from the National Archives of Australia (B2455, MCLEAN JBM).The RSSILA was an important organisation for ex-servicemen and many Legatees would have been members.Enamel badges from the R.S.S.I.L.A. The centre of the badge shows a sailor and a soldier in raised detail. A blue enamel circle surrounds the central detail and has 'RETURNED SAILORS & SOLDIERS / IMPERIAL LEAGUE' in gilt lettering. The outer edges of the badge are white enamel with a floral spray to the top left and right of the blue circle. At the bottom of the badge is a red enamelled scroll with 'AUSTRALIA' written in gilt lettering. On the reverse of the badge are soldered two brass lugs with a split pin attached for securing the badge to clothing. 01124.1 Front has '68' and 'Returned Sailors and Soldiers Imperial League of Australia'. On the reverse 'V92210 Badge remains the property of League'. 01124.2 Front has '1921' and 'Returned Sailors and Soldiers Imperial League of Australia'. On the reverse 'R 3871' and 'C.C Roeszler and Son Pty Ltd Melb.'world war one, rssila