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Colac RSL Sub Branch
Medal - WW1 Medal, 1914 - 1920 Victory Medal Pte W. J. Baird (Service No: 5994), 192?
Medal issued to Australian Military Personnel who served between 1914 and 1919HighGold coloured round medal with a multicoloured ribbon (Purple, dark blue, light blue, green, yellow and orange colours.Front:- Angel. Rear: The Great War for Civilization. Rim: - 5594. Pte. W.J. Baird. 14th Bn. A.I.F -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Medal - ABBOTT COLLECTION: WORLD WAR 1 MEDAL, 1914 - 18
Blue, black white and gold ribbon. Round silver medal, King George 5th on one side, horseman carrying a sword on the other. Stamped around the edge is ; 9507 Sgt. H. A. Abbott 6 FAB A.I.F. (unable to get photo of the inscription on the edge due to blackening of the coin and glare spots).uniforms, army, medal, world war 1, h. a. abbott -
Bendigo Military Museum
Photograph - GRAVE PHOTOGRAPH, Post WW1
John George Duncan Mcinnes Regt No 5736 - 59th Batt A.I.F Died of Bronco Pneumonia in the Field 31.12.1916. Refer 785P for his service history also 782.2.Photograph on yellow card backing of the grave of McINNES, John George Duncan.war graves, photographs, ww1 aif -
Doncaster RSL Sub Branch
Japanese Bush telephone
Telephone taken on Bougainville 1945 used by Japanese signals Communications presentered to Doncaster RSL in 1986 by signalman R D Fry 3 Aust. div. Sigs. ( A.I.F.)Japanese Army bush telephone in container with manually operated generatormarked in japanese small label on front with number155420 -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
9 x badges, Unknown
Various War heritage from different wars and Army Units.1# 2 x shoulder insignia 'Australia'. 2# Bar and medal - 'National Medal for Service'. 3# 1 x Special Air Service Regiment Shoulder insignia. 4# 1 x red patch 'A.I.F. crossed swords. 5# Crossed swords over crown. 6# Victory Medal 1945.1# Resolute. 2# Victoria. 3# Vigilant. 4# Duty First. 5# Australia Parutas. 6# Royal Australian Army Service Corps. 7# Rising Sun. 8# Royal Australian Regiment 'Duty First'. 9# 'WRAAC' Hat- Badge. -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Card - CHRISTMAS CARDS 1918
Two Christmas cards from the 56th Battalion A.I.F. One from Hughie to my dear mother, father and my dear sisters best love and many kisses, xmas 1918. The second from Henry to my dear Anna, Xmas 1918. the second has also the signatures of many other soldiersmilitary, world war 1 -
Magnet Galleries Melbourne Inc
various naval shots / soldiers posing, red cliffs00153.tif
Five photos on a page from an album... 8th A.I.F. T.S. Benalla Transport of A.I.F. in King George Sound Albany W.A. ... 1914 In hospital at mena cairo egypt jan 1915 (... on left) Transport of new zealand ... in King George sound albany w.a. ... On board t.s. benalla ( ... parade) nov 1914 ww1, world war 1, benalla, king george sound, albany, western australia, 1914, 1915, mena camp, hospital, cairo, egypt, new zealand -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Souvenir - Ephemera, Souvenir Program, 21/08/1988 12:00:00 AM
Souvenir program of official opening of Mitcham R.S.L. club's extensions and alterations.Souvenir program of official opening of Mitcham R.S.L. club's extensions and alterations. Sir Edward Dunlop will open the club when he unveils the commemorative plaque. Sister Vivien Bullwinkel, famous A.I.F. nursing sister will also be a guest. Includes brief biographies of Dunlop and Bullwinkel and also lists of Mitcham R.S.L. office bearers.Souvenir program of official opening of Mitcham R.S.L. club's extensions and alterations. clubs and associations, mitcham returned servicemens league, dunlop, edward (sir), bullwinkle, vivian -
Lara RSL Sub Branch
Pamphlet, The Voice of the Battalion, 15th November 1918
Publishes by the 23rd Battalion in Ypres France Vol 2 No 3 15th of November 1918 Sent by Cpl Wally Blewett Reg No 332163 B Coy 23rd Battalion 6th Brigade AIF to Miss RobinsonNewsletter published by the 23rd Battalion AIF in France November 1918 for the troops. This Newsletter sent to Miss Robinso0nGrey Paper Pamphlet The Voice of the Battalion 23 INF A.I.F 15 NOV 1918 Price 10 Cents Dated 15/11/1918 -
Bendigo Military Museum
Card - CARD, SYMPATHY, Nestor, Post Sept 1917
William BOLITHO No 3252 enlisted on 2.7.1915 age 18 years, embarked for Egypt 11.10.1915 then to France in 1916, No Known grave.Card, folding, colour, front has crossed flags, inside photo in circle inset with small note of thanks from the BOLITHO family, opposite page details re W BOLITHO and 4 lines.“In Memoriam - Pte William BOLITHO 6th Battn A.I.F - killed in France September 20th 1917 aged 20 years”sympathy cards, in memoriam -
Warrnambool RSL Sub Branch
Book, ACTIVE SERVICE. With Australia in the Middle East
Hard Cover. Image of Soldier on Front coverPublished for THE MILITARY HISTORY AND INFORMATION SECTION, A.I.F. (MIDDLE EAST) By THE BOARD OF MANAGEMENT OF THE AUSTRALIAN WAR MEMORIAL, CANBERRA 1941 -
Hume City Civic Collection
Photograph
Photograph of Red Cross display boards witha motorcycle ans side car in front."No. V / Australian / (Australilan Red Cross Society insignia) / Red Cross / Society" / "A.I.F. Hospital / Ingres Abbey / Kent "red cross, welfare establishments, hospitals, motorcycles, world war 1, george evans collection -
Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Badge Lapel - AIF, D.J. King, 1942
Badge possibly sold to raise money for totally incapacitated soldiers of the Australian Imperial Forces during World War 11. 238 refers toHistoric because it is memoralibia from WW11. Social because it gives understanding as to how money was raised for incapicitated soldiers in WW11. It gives an understanding that everyone helped the cause and was involved in the war.Round brass lapel badge with enamel surface. Red outer border with black text. White inner with red and black text. Black rising sun logo. Small scroll on top with small ring for attachment (Around brim) TOTALLY INCAPACITATED SOLDIERS (Centre) A.I.F / 1942 (On back) -(Centre) 238 (around rim) D.J.King (maker)world war 2, australian imperial forces, incapacitated soldiers, d j king, numismatics medal military, l davies -
Bendigo Military Museum
Postcard - POSTCARD, PHOTOGRAPHIC, WW1, League of Soldiers Friends, Victoria
1. This card was printed by the "League of soldiers friends - C of E Organisation in Victoria. To help the A.I.F." It has been stamped by the AIF camp PO 19 April 19. 2. Nothing specific.1. Black and white view of ships in a harbour. In the foreground are some tree tops. A big city is in the background. This card has a pre-printed message from Southhampton. 2, Boats in a river/canal. Black and white photo. The water way is in a deep valley.1. Addressed to Miss S. Stuart, Serpentine via Inglewood, Vic, Australia. It is signed by J. Stuart. 18 April 1919. 2. Addressed to Dear Susie, 10 lines text - signed your loving brother Joe.postcards, ww1 -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - BILL ASHMAN COLLECTION: CORRESPONDENCE
Letter from ? Berryman, Private Secretary to the Prime Minister to G.O.C., A.I.F. Dated 7 October, 1919. During the Prime Minister's visit to England, Capt. Abbott placed before him drawings of various inventions. Mr. Hughes was keenly interested and instructed that everything possible should be done to assist Capt. Abbott in his projects.sciences, instruments - general, scalebuoy, bill ashman collection - correspondence, commonwealth government line of steamers, australia house london, aif, capt abbott, mr hughes, ? berryman -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - QC BINKS COLLECTION: AIF PARADE
Copy of photo: image shows marching troops, guns on shoulders, marching around Alexandra Fountain. Annotation: A.I.F. troops parade through Bendigo - rounding the fountain - Pall Mall Bendigo, on their way up the View St. Hill to the Queen Elizabeth ground for their 'passing out parade' prior to embarkation for overseas service. C. 1940.organisation, government, army, army, alexandra fountain, bendigo -
Myrtleford RSL
21St Battalion A.I.F. Stone
Stone from Abbey ruins at Mont St. Quentin, captured by the 21st Battalion A.I.F. on 1st Sept. 1918 & presented to the Myrtleford Sub-Branch by the Twenty-First Battalion Association, 20th November, 1971.The Stone is from the Abbey at Mont St. Quentin, captured by the 21st Battalion, 2nd Division A.I.F., on the 1st Sept. 1918. A Battle described by General Sir Henry Rawlinson, Commander, British Fourth Army as "The finest single feat of the War". During this Battle Sergeant "Alby" Lowerson, from Myrtleford was awarded the Victoria Cross for leading several men to capture a group of enemy machine guns that were holding up the advance. The Stone was presented in 1971 by members of the 21st Battalion Association, (named on the reverse side) to Myrtleford Sub-Branch R.S.L. Stone mounted on wooden board.Board inscribed with details of the mounted stone, with the names of those present on the reverse.world war 1, ww1, 21st battalion aif, 2nd australian division, western front, mont st quentin, sgt. a.d. lowerson v.c., myrtleford rsl -
Uniting Church Archives - Synod of Victoria
Photograph
Martha Holden (1866 - 1935) was the wife of the Rev Albert Thomas Holden CBE V.D., B.A., D.D. Director of the Methodist Inland Missions, Chaplain-General of the A.I.F. and President-General of the Methodist Conference of Australasia.B & W head and shoulders studio portrait of Mrs Martha Holden.martha holden, rev albert t. holden, methodist inland missions, president-general methodist conference of australasia, martha holden, rev albert t. holden, methodist inland missions, president-general methodist conference of australasia, chaplain general a.i.f -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Framed Photograph
Frank joined the C.M.F in 1943 and transferred to the 6th Field Ambulance A.I.F. in 1944 and discharged in 1946. He served in New Guinea and New Britain He joined the R.S.L. in 1956 and was made a Life Member in 1996Dark timber framed containing photograph of Life Member - Frank RAMAGEFRANCIS N. RAMAGE Frank was made an Honorary Life Member in 1996francis n. ramage, new guinea, new britain, 6th field ambulance, vx150056 -
Magnet Galleries Melbourne Inc
Views of Egypt, camps, soldiers, red cliffs00152.tif
Four photos on a page from an album8th Battalion lines from the high hill near the pyramids jan 1915 The valley of the nile from the top of the pyramid cheops , cairo egypt jan 1915 "c" coy 8th a.i.f. in manoeuvres ... jan 1915 marching past ... "mena camp" cairo egypt jan 1915 ... a.i.f.ww1, world war 1, a.i.f., cairo, egypt, valley of the nile, cheops, pyramid, january, 1915, marching, resting, 8th battalion -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
Medal - Medal WW1
1914-15 brass medal. Star shaped with crown on top with crossed swords Cv on bottom. Ribbon vertically striped red white and blue of cotton material.On Front of medal C with v in middle at bottom of badge. On rear of badge- 2595A Pte R.H. CHURCH. 22/BN. A.I.F. -
Australian Commando Association - Victoria
Book, Cameos of Commandos: Stories of Australian commandos in New Guinea and Australia, 1971
The detailed history of the Australian Independent Commando Companies.‘This Padre is able to tell of some exciting experiences that he encountered with the men as the sharp end troops with Sixth, Seventh and Ninth Divisions of 2nd A.I.F.’ Includes Roll of Honour Hard Cover with Dust Jacket – 309 pagesworld war ii, australian commando, independent companies, special forces -
Orbost & District Historical Society
book, J. Walch & Sons Pty Ltd, Shadow Over Tasmania, 1961
This is the 13th edition. Beverly Coultman Smith was a newspaper reporter in Hobart, Tasmania, an A.I.F. officer in the Pacific War, a sub-editor, feature writer, magazine editor and a professional soldier specialising in public relations, staff, medals and records.This item is a useful reference tool for the convict history of Tasmania. A 150 pp paper back book with a cream cover. It is titled, "Shadow Over Tasmania" in red and black print. Diagonally across a map of Tasmania inside a banner is " "The Whole Story Of The Convicts".inside on title page is signature of the author, B. Coultman Smith.tasmania-history penal-colonies tasmania-history book-shadoww-over-tasmania smith-coultman-beverly -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - OFFICIAL HISTORY OF AUSTRALIA IN THE WAR OF 1914 TO 1918
Official History of Australia in the war of 1914-1918 Vol IV The A.I.F. in France 1917 by C.E.W. Bean , published by Angus & Robertson 89 Castlereagh St Sydney 1939, maroon hard bound covered book with gold lettering, inside cover signed Wesley Harry 1973, 423 illustrations and maps, eighth edition (first edition was 1933).C.E.W. Beanbooks, military, c e w bean / -
Bendigo Military Museum
Memorabilia - MEMORIAL PLAQUE, Post 1918
D.J Hamilton, Regt no 329 14th Batt A.I.F enlisted 10.9.14, W.I.A twice, K.I.A 7.6.17 while serving as a 2nd Lieutenant in the 12th Machine Gun Company. Pre war he served 6 years in the R.A.NCommemorative plaque, bronze, round shape re D.J Hamilton. on the face "Britannia." with a lion and seals, Rectangular space for individual name."He Died for Freedom and Honour." "David James Hamilton."military history - memorials, plaques -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Domestic object - Cushion Panel, 1940s
Item donated by R.W.T. Rowland, and was sent to the wife of a friend while serving in the 2/7th Battalion A.I.F. Middle East.|From the Returned Serviced League, Mitcham, 26 McDowall Street (cnr Harrison Street) closed in early 2014.Velvet square material 50cm x 40cm with 30cm x 40cm handpainted Oval Painting of the 'Blue Mosque in Jerusalem'handcrafts, hand painted, domestic items, furnishings -
Magnet Galleries Melbourne Inc
Soldiers in camps
Two photographs on a page from an albumNo 9 Platoon 8th A.I.F. Mena camp Cairo Egypt Feb 1915 No 9 Platoon bivouac on the Suez canal feb 1915ww1, world war 1, soldiers, camp, bivouac, february, 1915, a.i.f., australia, mena, suez canal, egypt -
Waverley RSL Sub Branch
Identification Tags (Dog Tags)
Tags were used to identify wounded or deceased soldiers. All soldiers were issued two tags: one to stay with the body and the other to go to the person in charge of the burial for record-keeping purposesRossac Henry Claude 1737 25 Btn....Left Aus 20 08 15 Born India Patna 14 7 1892 Enlisted Queensland Sent to Alexandria Landed Gallipoli 12 10 1915 France Marseille 19 3 16 wia 9 10 17 (France) returned to Aus for discharge (medical) 21 04 18 Awards1914-15 star British War MedalVictory Medal WWII V18817 Enlisted Royal Park served 1939-45 His daughter Mena Roussac also enlisted 2 tID tags for Henry Claude Roussac 1737 Signaller 25 Bn Ist AIF one is round made of brownish fibre board and the other is oval made of aluminiumFibre tag Roussac H C 1737 25 BN AI Bapt The other aluminium Sig. Roussac1737 25 Batt A.I.F.roussac henry, id tags, dog tags wwi, gallipoli, 25 bn. 1st a i f -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Framed Certificate, Private Sidney PLUM
Borough of Wangaratta Certificate of Thanks and Apppreciation presented to Private Sydney Spencer Plum. 3431 1st Pioneer Battalion A.I.F, Born January 3rd 1894 at Dockers Plains. Father's name Albert F Plum. Mother's name Mary Plum. He was educated at North Wangaratta and Docker's Plains State School. He was a blacksmith when he enlisted June 12th 1915. He trained at Flemington Racecourse and embarked on SS "Nestor" October 11th 1915. He fought in battles; Peronne, Cambrai, Somme. Being wounded 3 times. He embarked for home per SS "Orontes"; disembarked January 28th 1919 and was discharged March 16th 1919. Later, he entered the service of the Victorian Railways Department.Oak framed certificates were presented by the Borough of Wangaratta to the relatives of soldiers killed in action and returned soldiers who enlisted from the Borough during the First World War. These ceremonies were well attended by the local communities and held at intervals when the soldiers and nurses returned home from active service.Burgandy wooden frame with sand coloured mounting of a certificate of thanks and appreciation from Borough of Wangaratta to Pte Sidney S PLUM. At the top of the certificate, it has the Australian and Union Jack flags entwined over some wattle. At the bottom it has the rising sun surrounded by a wreath with two crossed rifles underneath. To the bottom right there is a large red leather seal. Mounted beneath the certificate is a black plaque. On the back is a typed history of S.Plum.Plaque is inscribed: 3451A Pte Sydney Spencer Plum. 1st Pioneer Battalion A.I.F. Served 12/6/1915 to 16/3/1919. Peronne, Cambrai and Somme. Born 3/1/1894 - Died 25/7/1958. Certificate: For King & Empire, Borough of Wangaratta. The Mayor, Councillors, and Ratepayers of the Borough of Wangaratta hereby place on record their Thanks and Appreciation for the conduct of S.S.Plum who served his King and Country in the Great War, which commenced 4th August 1914. In Witness Whereof the Corporate Seal of the Municipality is hereto attached in the presence of Mayor, Town Clerk. He answered his country's call. D.W Patterson Co PTY LTD 495 Collins St Melbsidney, plum, wangaratta, wwi, world war 1, peronne, cambrai, somme, north wangaratta, dockers plains -
Uniting Church Archives - Synod of Victoria
Photograph, 1949
Rev John J. Benjamin. Ordained as a Methodist minister 1930. Served at Hopetoun, Sandringham, Minyip, Yallourn, Daylesford, Nhill, Box Hill. 1941 Chaplain A.I.F.; 1953-1962 Chaplain R.G.H. , N.M.A.F.C. 1941 - 1962. Retired 1969. M.B.E.B & W seated portrait of the Rev. John.J. Benjamin. Mounted on buff card.