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Waverley RSL Sub Branch
Campaign Medals 39-45 with Africa Star
Campaign Medals Awarded to J. C. Richardson VX5633 39-45 Star Africa Star, 39-45 War Medal Australian Defence Medal J. C. Richardson VX5633 -
Waverley RSL Sub Branch
Medals
3 Medals Africa Star 39-45 Star awarded to N. B. Walter TX 548 and Iron Cross second class with swords (1939)N. B. Walter TX 548 -
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 colour illustration of a small African child emerging from an egg. Blue egg cup. Yellow background with red text. Handwritten message on the back.Front: "I am coming of of my Shell at / Melbourne / Good e'en to you, my hearty! Don't put yourself about, I've come to join your party, And mother knows I'm out"album, photo album, newspaper clippings, postcard, wwi, melbourne, egg, egg cup -
Tennis Australia
Commemorative plate, 1967
Silver platter, commemorating Davis Cup European Zone Final Durban 1967. Also states: South Africa...Brazil...J.Drobny'. Materials: Silver/Metaltennis -
Bendigo Military Museum
Photograph - PHOTOGRAPH, FRAMED
Brown wooden outer frame with gold inner boarder. Glass front, sepia photo mounted on grey background. Brown paper backing on frame. Depicts civilian giving directions to Bushmen mounted on horses, trees are in the background.Bushmans Contingent at Aspendale Park on route Langwarrin to South Africa. 'Stockings' troop horse No 5.photography-photographs, frame accessories -
Federation University Historical Collection
Image, Some General Officers of the Great War by John S. Sargent
Framed reproduction from a painting by John S. Sargent. Left to right: Sir W.R. Birdwood, General Smuts (South Africa), General Botha (South Africa), Lord Byng, Lord Rawlinson, Sir H.T. Lukin (South Africa), Sir John Monash (Australia), Lord Horne, Sir G.F. Milne, Sir Heny Wilson, Sir A.H. Russell (New Zealand, Lord Plumer, Sir J.S. Cowans, Lord Haig, Lord Ypres, Sir W. Robertson, Sir F.S. Maude, Lord Allenby. Sir W.R. Marshall, Sir A.W. Currie (Canada), Lord Cavan, Sir C.M. Dobell.world war one, sir w.r. birdwood, general smuts, general botha, lord byng, lord rawlinson, sir h.t. lukin, sir john monash, lord horne, sir g.f. milne, sir heny wilson, sir a.h. russell, lord plumer, j.s. cowans, lord haig, lord ypres, sir w. robertson, sir f.s. maude, lord allenby, sir w.r. marshall, sir a.w. currie, lord cavan, sir c.m. dobell. -
Bendigo Military Museum
Award - MEDAL SET, Post WW2
Frederick Victor Clive LOWERY No VX28403 enlisted 19.6.40 in the 2nd AIF age 24 years. Served 2/4th Australian Light Anti Aircraft Regiment. At discharge from the AIF on 30.8.45 he held the rank of Cpl. Refer 187.3, 190P, .1) Ribbon - Africa Star ribbon with small 8 (made of metal) mounted in centre. .2) Medal set, court mounted, set of (6) re F.V.C Lowery. 1. 1939-45 Star, 2. Africa Star with clasp 8th Army. 3. Pacific Star. 4. Defence Medal. 5. War Medal 1939-45. 6. Australian Service Medal. .2) "VX 28403 F.V.C. LOWERY"numismatics - medals - military, metalcraft -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Medal - Medal group
John (Jack) Poppleton was a long-time Albury resident. It seems likely the medals were mounted after his death in 1962 and donated to the 8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection.Collection of medals of an Albury citizen who served in a mounted unit in both the Boer War and WWI.Circular frame containing medal group: Queen's South African Medal with clasps: Transvaal and South Africa 1902; and 1914-15 Star, British War medal and Victory Medal awarded to John Thomas Poppleton a resident of Albury NSW for service in Boer War 1899-1902 and WWI 1914-1918.. Frame is plastic mock timber. Engraved plastic panel fixed to glass cover. 50 Tpr John Poppleton 3rd Imp Bushmen/ 1261 Tpr John Thomas Poppleton 7th LH Regt AIF/ 1880-1962poppleton, medal, albury, boer war, wwi -
Bendigo Military Museum
Banner - BANNER, AFRICA CORP, C. 1940 - 43
This was possibly a motor vehicle banner.Banner "Africa Corp" diamond style shape colours black, green with yellow palm depiction with Swastika over. Item numbered. Same design both sides.Possible, "RB No1/0354/0010"banners, africa corp -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - LYDIA CHANCELLOR COLLECTION: QUAINT SOUTH AFRICAN HOMESTEADS
A small green booklet titled, ' Quaint South African Homesteads.' In postcard format. The Valentine & Sons Publishing Co., Ltd., P.O. Box 1685, Cape Town.The Valentine & Sons Publishing Co., Ltd., P.O. Box 1685, Cape Town. Printed in Great Britain.photograph, house, south africa, lydia chancellor, collection, photography, photograph, postcards, south africa, homes, homesteads, housing, tourism, travel, house, buildings -
Ringwood RSL Sub-Branch
Book - Boer War, A Matter of Honour, 2017
The story of the 5th Victorian Contingent, Mounted Rifles and their service in the Boer War, South Africa. Soft cover, no dust cover. 666 pages with black and white prints.Best wish Rob Droogleever -
Federation University Art Collection
Artwork, other - Artwork, 'College Logo' by Henry Moritz, 1979
Henry MORITZ (1931- ) Born Mainz, Germany Arrived Australia c1952 Henry Moritz was an experienced commercial artist when he left Germany for Australia. After working as a railwayman, coal miner, fruit picker and steelworker, he started teaching commercial art at the Ballarat School of Mines Technical Art School in 1963. He moved to the Mount Helen Tertiary Division, and was head of the Art School at the Ballarat College of Advanced Education (BCAE) when he produced this work. The Ballarat College of Advanced Education logo was derived from the Southern Cross depicted on the Eureka Flag, which was adopted by Ballarat College of Advanced Education in 1978. The logo was designed by former student Debra Garton, who graduated with a Diploma of Art and Diploma of Education. This item is part of the Federation University Art Collection. The Art Collection features over 1000 works and was listed as a 'Ballarat Treasure' in 2007.Farmed marquetry using fine woods chosen for their grains and reflective properties: silver ash, cedar, queensland walnut, grey bird's eye maple and African gaboon.art, artwork, henry moritz, marquetry, logo, southern cross, ballarat college of advanced education, available, stars -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Postcard - Alice McGregor Postcard Collection, 1900 - 1920
Alice McGREGOR Born: 1908; unknown parents. Possibly adopted by the Salter family? Electoral Roll 1936: Highland Terrace Kangaroo Flat. Alice Mary Salter and William Robert Salter living together; presumed to be sister and brother. William Robert Salter was killed in a MVA in Bendigo in 1937 aged 26. In Victoria in 1938, Alice Mary Salter married James Thomas McGregor (born Victoria 1917, died Victoria 1983, buried Fawkner Cemetery) Lived: 1968; 22 Wade Street Golden Square Alice McGregor Died: 1999 aged 91 at Anne Caudle Centre, Bendigo Buried: Kangaroo Flat Cemetery See additional research. Postcard Album of Alice McGregor contained 86 post cards.Postcard Album of Alice McGregor containing 86 postcards. See 1400 Colour photo of Camps Bay and Apostles, C.P., South Africa Small township on the bay. Addressee - Mrs. Gray, Vermont, Vic Sender - E. Branson Stamp dated 9 Dec 1919, Melbourne postcard, collector, alice mcgregor -
Federation University Historical Collection
Book, Robert H.T. Smith, African Urban Studies, Number 10, Spring 1981, 1981
Robert H.T. Smith was Chancellor of University of Ballarat (later Federation University Australia)Soft yellow coloured book.robert h.t. smith, geography, africa, african studies center -
Federation University Historical Collection
Book, Tantalus Research Limited, The African Market System, 1973, 1973
Robert H.T. Smith was Chancellor of University of Ballarat (later Federation University Australia).Soft whie and aqua covered book robert h.t. smith, geography, africa, market sytem -
Bendigo Military Museum
Photograph - PHOTOGRAPH, 17th LH, Early 1900's
Black & white photo of Boer War, Bendigo Light Horse Flag mounted on hard brown cardboard.“XVII Bendigo Light Horse 17th Light Horse Regt Loyalty South Africa 1899 - 1902”photographs, framed, 17th -
Wangaratta High School
Memorial Framed Photograph, 1942
Photograph of Neil W. ReidFlying officer Neil W. Reid died in flying accident South Africa 5th Nov 1942 -
Bendigo Military Museum
Booklet, J. Henry, Dinkie Dye, c1926
Cardboard cover grey colour. There is a rectangular arrangement on front, in the rectangle are words "Dinkie Dye". "Compiled by J. Henry, one of the ANZACS". In the centre is a caricature of an African/American musician.booklet, ww1 -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Generous gestures bolster Leoneans, 2006
Whitehorse municipality has handed over $15,000 to the team from Sierra Leone after an appeal for uniforms and equipment from this poor African nation, to participate in the Commonwealth games.Whitehorse municipality has handed over $15,000 to the team from Sierra Leone after an appeal for uniforms and equipment from this poor African nation, to participate in the Commonwealth games.Whitehorse municipality has handed over $15,000 to the team from Sierra Leone after an appeal for uniforms and equipment from this poor African nation, to participate in the Commonwealth games.city of whitehorse, sierra leone, duff, noelene, commonwealth games -
Running Rabbits Military Museum operated by the Upwey Belgrave RSL Sub Branch
Medals - R.P.Percy
MEDALS, SET OF FIVE individual medals. Aust. Service Medal 1939 - 45, War Medal 1939-45, Defence Medal, Africa Star, 1939-45 Starmedals, ww2, army -
Ringwood RSL Sub-Branch
Medal, service madals, 1939-1945
miniatures, 39-45 star Africa star, air crew Europe, 39-45 Defence, 39-45 war medal, 39-45 Australian service medal -
Linton Mechanics Institute and Free Library Collection
Book - Novel, Dobson, Kenneth Austin, Mail train : a novel, 1946
Detective fiction set in Tanganyika.240 p. : frontispiece illustration - map of central Africa. Green cover, section of original dust jacket pasted to front, with images of butterflies clustering around a bright light.fictionDetective fiction set in Tanganyika.fiction, kenneth austin dobson, africa - fiction -
National Wool Museum
Book, Wolstatistiek: Wool statistics
"Wolstatistiek: Wool statistics" - South African Wool Board. Statistics up to 1988 for the South African wool industry.wool marketing -
Bendigo Military Museum
Badge - BADGE COLLECTION, 1930 - 45
Items in the collection re Ian McLeod RWAFF, refer Cat No 2262.2 for service details..1) Badge, metal, gold colour, centre letters "SCA" under "East Africa". .2) Badge, metal gold colour, crown, shield, scroll, writing unclear. .3) Badge, metal, blackened, crown cross, scroll, "Punjab Regiment". .4) Badge, metal, gold colour, flame over globe, scroll under, "East Africa Engineers". ,5) Badge, metal gold colour, bird with outstretched wings.badges, collection -
Bendigo Military Museum
Award - VARIOUS MEDALS, 1896 through to 1908
.1) Khedive Sudan. Silver with clasp. "The Atbara." 1896 -1908. .2) Box. .3) USA, 1898-1902 Spanish American War. .4) USA, 1898-1902 Spanish American War. (broken) .5)British, 1899-1902 Queens South Africa Medal - 5514 Pte. J. Cross Suffolk Regt. .6)British, 1901-1902 Kings South Africa Medal. Lt. A.C. MacColl. I.L.H.numismatics, medals, military, foreign -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Memorabilia - Realia, c1900
Bugler Donald G Akins Boer War Memorabilia, Bugle, Meirsham Pipe Bowl, Native Zulu Bracelet, African Necklace, Beaded Necklace, Kaffir Twist Knot of Tobacco, 6 South African Coins, Rising Sun Badge Vic Mounted Rifles, NZ Veterans Assn Badge, Victorian Education Dept Cert from Compulsory Attendance 1893, Native Pass from Pretoria October 1900stawell, boer war -
Bendigo Military Museum
Award - SERVICE RIBBONS WW2, Possibly late 1945
Ribbons issued to Capt Gladys Mole VX17199 A.A.N.S. Refer Cat No 1901.4 for her service details.(.1) Service ribbons, set of (3), brass plate mounted being; 1939 - 45 Star. Africa Star Pacific Star. (.2) Same as in (.1) but with a sewn in back and pin. ribbons, award, service -
Robin Boyd Foundation
Slide, Robin Boyd, 1967
Robin Boyd was appointed Exhibits Architect for the Australian Pavilion at Expo ‘67 in Montreal. The garden outside the pavilion featured a sculptural pool, a coral display, animal pool, a pit for kangaroos and Eucalypts and other native plants. The indoor exhibits covered aspects of Australian art and culture, architecture, industrial design and scientific innovation, such as the Snowy Mountains Hydro-Electric Power Scheme, the Parkes radio telescope, the design of Canberra, and the Australian way of life.Colour slide in a mount. Colour slide in a mount. Gondola, Thailand Pavilion (background left), African Place (foreground right, Architect: John Andrews), Expo '67, Montreal, Canada Made in Australia / 26 / MAY 67M6 / 19 (Handwritten)expo 67, montreal, robin boyd, slide -
Ballarat RSL Sub-Branch Inc.
Letter & Cigarette Card (copies) re Bottle Message
This object relates to James Henry WAYLAND. He was born on 14/10/1883 in Collingwood, VIC. James Henry served in the AMF AN&MEF (306) enlisting on, 14/12/1914 in Collingwood, VIC before being discharged from duties with the 2nd AN&MEF as a AN&MEF Non-Commissioned Sergeant (SGT) on 21/07/1919. James Henry WAYLAND was a prisoner of war. His next of kin is Pearl WAYLAND (Wife)Copy of Bottle Message from SS MATUNGA, 14 AUG 1917 and copy of Cigarette card, picturing a South African Medal with name and address of Mrs J WAYLAND pencilled on it.first world war (ww1), 1914 - 1918, literature, ballarat rsl, ballarat -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Postcard - Alice McGregor Postcard Collection, 1900 - 1920
Alice McGREGOR Born: 1908; unknown parents. Possibly adopted by the Salter family? Electoral Roll 1936: Highland Terrace Kangaroo Flat. Alice Mary Salter and William Robert Salter living together; presumed to be sister and brother. William Robert Salter was killed in a MVA in Bendigo in 1937 aged 26. In Victoria in 1938, Alice Mary Salter married James Thomas McGregor (born Victoria 1917, died Victoria 1983, buried Fawkner Cemetery) Lived: 1968; 22 Wade Street Golden Square Alice McGregor Died: 1999 aged 91 at Anne Caudle Centre, Bendigo Buried: Kangaroo Flat Cemetery See additional research. Postcard Album of Alice McGregor contained 86 post cards.Postcard Album of Alice McGregor containing 86 postcards. See 1400 Colour photo of Commissioner St., Johannesburg, S. Africa Horse drawn vehicles, a tram and pedestrians on the street. Addressed to Miss A. Stapleton, Arcade, Bendigo, Victoria, Australia Sender - Miss G Owen, Church Street, Clitenhage (?), S.Africa Dated 8/7/05 postcard, collector, alice mcgregor