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Kew Historical Society Inc
Postcard, Kew Gardens, The Rockery, 1902-1912
... including overseas scenes sent or received from Europe or the Middle... including overseas scenes sent or received from Europe or the Middle ...The Kew Historical Society's postcard collection includes views of Kew, Melbourne and Greater Melbourne as well as those including overseas scenes sent or received from Europe or the Middle East. They date from the 1890s to the 2000s. These postcards may or may not include the name of the publisher or printer. A number of the cards were published as parts of popular series. A way of dating early postcards is to identify whether the reverse was divided by a central line which became the norm after 1902 in the United Kingdom. However, other postcards produced after this date do not always conform to this print layout.Colour postcard of the Rockery, in Kew Gardens, London. Front - Kew Gardens, The Rockery / Copyright F.F. & Co. Reverse - POST CARD / FOR INLAND POSTAGE THIS SPACE, AS WELL AS THE BACK, MAY NOW BE USED FOR COMMUNICATION. FOR FOREIGN POSTAGE THE BACK ONLY (Post Office Regulation) /THE ADDRESS ONLY TO BE WRITTEN HERE. Dear Henry. Many thanks for Birthday greetings received today the first one to remember me. Hope you are well as this leaves all. Thi sis the only postcard in Sea Lake so excuse. No more just now with kind regards from Estherpostcards -- uk, postcards -- kew gardens, kew gardens -- the rockery -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Postcard, Paul Ahearne, St Paul's Cathedral, Sanctuary, 1950-1965
... including overseas scenes sent or received from Europe or the Middle... or received from Europe or the Middle East. They date from the 1890s ...The Kew Historical Society's postcard collection includes views of Kew, Melbourne and Greater Melbourne as well as those including overseas scenes sent or received from Europe or the Middle East. They date from the 1890s to the 2000s. These postcards may or may not include the name of the publisher or printer. A number of the cards were published as parts of popular series. A way of dating early postcards is to identify whether the reverse was divided by a central line which became the norm after 1902 in the United Kingdom. However, other postcards produced after this date do not always conform to this print layout.Colour postcard of the interior of St Paul's Cathedral, Melbourne by Max Ahearne, Renwick Pride, Gravure Print.St Paul's Cathedral, Melbourne, Australia - Sanctuary / Foundation stone, 1880; Consecrated 1891; Spires computed 1931. Exterior length, 276 feet. Moorhouse spire, 317 feet in height. Architect, William Butterfield, 1814-1900. / Colour photo by Max Ahearne, Renwick Pride, Gravure Print.st paul's cathedral -- melbourne (vic.), postcards -- churches -- melbourne (vic.) -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Postcard, Rose Stereograph Company, View at Ferny Creek, Vic, 1925-1939
... including overseas scenes sent or received from Europe or the Middle... or received from Europe or the Middle East. They date from the 1890s ...The Kew Historical Society's postcard collection includes views of Kew, Melbourne and Greater Melbourne as well as those including overseas scenes sent or received from Europe or the Middle East. They date from the 1890s to the 2000s. These postcards may or may not include the name of the publisher or printer. A number of the cards were published as parts of popular series. A way of dating early postcards is to identify whether the reverse was divided by a central line which became the norm after 1902 in the United Kingdom. However, other postcards produced after this date do not always conform to this print layout.A Rose Series postcard of Ferny Creek in the Dandenongs to the north of Melbourne. The monochrome postcard is numbered P. 3811.Front: THE ROSE SERIES P. 3811 COPYRIGHT / VIEW AT FERNY CREEK, VIC. Reverse: POST CARD / THE ROSE SERIES DELUXE / A REAL PHOTOGRAPH PRODUCED IN AUSTRALIA / PUBLISHED BY THE ROSE STENOGRAPH CO., ARMADALE, VICTORIA / [Inscription] Many Happy Returns of the day, Mum.ferny creek - victoria, postcards -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Postcard, Rose Stereograph Company, "Labrador," Ferny Creek, Vic, 1920-1939
... including overseas scenes sent or received from Europe or the Middle... including overseas scenes sent or received from Europe or the Middle ...The Kew Historical Society's postcard collection includes views of Kew, Melbourne and Greater Melbourne as well as those including overseas scenes sent or received from Europe or the Middle East. They date from the 1890s to the 2000s. These postcards may or may not include the name of the publisher or printer. A number of the cards were published as parts of popular series. A way of dating early postcards is to identify whether the reverse was divided by a central line which became the norm after 1902 in the United Kingdom. However, other postcards produced after this date do not always conform to this print layout.A Rose Series postcard of "Labrador" in Ferny Creek in the Dandenongs to the north of Melbourne. The postcard is numbered P. 1511.Front: THE ROSE SERIES P. 1511 COPYRIGHT / "LABRADOR' FERNY CREEK, VIC / THE ROSE SERIES DELUXE / A REAL PHOTOGRAPH PRODUCED IN AUSTRALIAferny creek - victoria, labrador - ferny creek, postcards, guest houses -- ferny creek (vic.), labrador -- ferny creek (vic.) -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Postcard, Rose Stereograph Company, View at Ferny Creek, Vic, 1920-1938
... including overseas scenes sent or received from Europe or the Middle... scenes sent or received from Europe or the Middle East. They date ...The Kew Historical Society's postcard collection includes views of Kew, Melbourne and Greater Melbourne as well as those including overseas scenes sent or received from Europe or the Middle East. They date from the 1890s to the 2000s. These postcards may or may not include the name of the publisher or printer. A number of the cards were published as parts of popular series. A way of dating early postcards is to identify whether the reverse was divided by a central line which became the norm after 1902 in the United Kingdom. However, other postcards produced after this date do not always conform to this print layout.A Rose Series postcard of Ferny Creek in the Dandenongs to the north of Melbourne. The postcard is numbered P. 2880.Front: THE ROSE SERIES P. 2880 COPYRIGHT / VIEW AT FERNY CREEK, VIC / Reverse: POST CARD / THE "ROSE' SERIES DELUXE / A REAL PHOTOGRAPH PRODUCED IN AUSTRALIA / PUBLISHED BY THE ROSE STEREOGRAPH CO., ARMADALE, VICTORIArose stereograph company postcards, ferny creek - victoria, postcards -- ferny creek -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Postcard, Oastler (Leading Stationer), Tramway Terminus, Kew, c.1913
... including overseas scenes sent or received from Europe or the Middle... or received from Europe or the Middle East. They date from the 1890s ...The Kew Historical Society's postcard collection includes views of Kew, Melbourne and Greater Melbourne as well as those including overseas scenes sent or received from Europe or the Middle East. They date from the 1890s to the 2000s. These postcards may or may not include the name of the publisher or printer. A number of the cards were published as parts of popular series. A way of dating early postcards is to identify whether the reverse was divided by a central line which became the norm after 1902 in the United Kingdom. However, other postcards produced after this date do not always conform to this print layout.A monochrome postcard of the tram terminus beside 'The Block' in Cotham Road, KewOastler, leading stationer, Kew / Printed in Saxonypostcards -- kew (vic.), trams -- kew (vic.), cotham road -- high street --- kew (vic.), the block -- cotham road -- kew (vic.) -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Postcard, The Wertheim Piano Factory, Bendigo Street, Richmond, Melbourne, c.1906
... including overseas scenes sent or received from Europe or the Middle... Europe or the Middle East. They date from the 1890s to the 2000s ...The Kew Historical Society's postcard collection includes views of Kew, Melbourne and Greater Melbourne as well as those including overseas scenes sent or received from Europe or the Middle East. They date from the 1890s to the 2000s. These postcards may or may not include the name of the publisher or printer. A number of the cards were published as parts of popular series. A way of dating early postcards is to identify whether the reverse was divided by a central line which became the norm after 1902 in the United Kingdom. However, other postcards produced after this date do not always conform to this print layout.Polychrome postcard of the Wertheim Piano factory in Richmond.KH-152. H.V. Barlow, Head Office, 173 William St., Melbournewertheim piano factory, bendigo street - richmond, postcards -- richmond (vic.) -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Postcard, High Str., Kew, c.1906
... including overseas scenes sent or received from Europe or the Middle... scenes sent or received from Europe or the Middle East. They date ...The Kew Historical Society's postcard collection includes views of Kew, Melbourne and Greater Melbourne as well as those including overseas scenes sent or received from Europe or the Middle East. They date from the 1890s to the 2000s. These postcards may or may not include the name of the publisher or printer. A number of the cards were published as parts of popular series. A way of dating early postcards is to identify whether the reverse was divided by a central line which became the norm after 1902 in the United Kingdom. However, other postcards produced after this date do not always conform to this print layout.Polychrome postcard of High Street, Kew looking west towards Kew Junction. The photograph was also printed in monochrome format by the publishers, with different names and additions.Reverse - (to) Miss __. J. Thompson, "Dry Lake", Kerang (from) Very sorry indeed to hear of your Mother's illness. Sincerely hope all quite well ere this. Still going about very tired waiting __ being away. Love to all M.B.L.high street -- kew (vic.), postcards -- kew (vic.), horse tram -- kew (vic.) -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Postcard, Meissner & Buch, In Der Schonen Natur, 1902-1910
... including overseas scenes sent or received from Europe or the Middle... or the Middle East. They date from the 1890s to the 2000s ...The Kew Historical Society's postcard collection includes views of Kew, Melbourne and Greater Melbourne as well as those including overseas scenes sent or received from Europe or the Middle East. They date from the 1890s to the 2000s. These postcards may or may not include the name of the publisher or printer. A number of the cards were published as parts of popular series. A way of dating early postcards is to identify whether the reverse was divided by a central line which became the norm after 1902 in the United Kingdom. However, other postcards produced after this date do not always conform to this print layout.Coloured postcard, produced in Germany, showing a girl feeding ducks beside a stream. The postcard was sent by Willie Feely to his cousin Alica (Alice Porter).Reverse: (To) Dear Alica. I will see you soon I will be home on Saturday week. I hope you are better. Give my love to your Mother and Father and Grandma I remain your loving Cousin, Wille Feely xxxxxxxxxx kissespostcards, german postcards, sentimental post cards -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Postcard, Yarra Towards Fairfield, 1905-1914
... including overseas scenes sent or received from Europe or the Middle... scenes sent or received from Europe or the Middle East. They date ...The Kew Historical Society's postcard collection includes views of Kew, Melbourne and Greater Melbourne as well as those including overseas scenes sent or received from Europe or the Middle East. They date from the 1890s to the 2000s. These postcards may or may not include the name of the publisher or printer. A number of the cards were published as parts of popular series. A way of dating early postcards is to identify whether the reverse was divided by a central line which became the norm after 1902 in the United Kingdom. However, other postcards produced after this date do not always conform to this print layout.Monochrome postcard showing two men in a rowboat on the River Yarra at Kew in the area of Macaulay's Boat Shed.Handwritten later annotations: "Reg No KH-384. Yarra towards Fairfield. Macaulay's Boat House, Kew"postcards - kew (vic), river yarra - kew (vic), sport and recreation - kew (vic), recreation - kew (vic), boat sheds - kew (vic) -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Postcard, River Yarra, Kew, 1905-1914
... including overseas scenes sent or received from Europe or the Middle... including overseas scenes sent or received from Europe or the Middle ...The Kew Historical Society's postcard collection includes views of Kew, Melbourne and Greater Melbourne as well as those including overseas scenes sent or received from Europe or the Middle East. They date from the 1890s to the 2000s. These postcards may or may not include the name of the publisher or printer. A number of the cards were published as parts of popular series. A way of dating early postcards is to identify whether the reverse was divided by a central line which became the norm after 1902 in the United Kingdom. However, other postcards produced after this date do not always conform to this print layout.One of a series of pictorial postcards showing a woman on a bicycle near to the River Yarra in Kew.Polychrome postcard of the River Yarra at Kew, showing a woman with a bike (right) looking away from the River.My dear friend I suppose you will think I am a "beauty", but I have no excuse to offer for not writing, only the longer I put it off the longer I want to. I hope the change did you a lot of good & that you feel quite well & strong. Everything here is something about the same. Our two new ministers are nice but I like Mr Dowsing better so far. The weather lately is glorious, just the thing for long walks. Jane Rowe & I go for a walk after church on Sunday nights. That is the most walking I do lately. No room for more. Love from your friend C.G.[sic]postcards -- kew (vic.), postcards -- yarra river -- kew (vic.), colour postcards -- kew (vic.) -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Postcard, Little Residential, Your Little Piece of Kew, c.2013
... including overseas scenes sent or received from Europe or the Middle... including overseas scenes sent or received from Europe or the Middle ...The Kew Historical Society's postcard collection includes views of Kew, Melbourne and Greater Melbourne as well as those including overseas scenes sent or received from Europe or the Middle East. They date from the 1890s to the 2000s. These postcards may or may not include the name of the publisher or printer. A number of the cards were published as parts of popular series. A way of dating early postcards is to identify whether the reverse was divided by a central line which became the norm after 1902 in the United Kingdom. However, other postcards produced after this date do not always conform to this print layout.Commercial postcard produced by Little Residential showing the Kew War Memorial, the QPO Restaurant and the former Kew Court House.The reverse includes details about the company and its services (see image)postcards, qpo restaurant, kew post office, kew war memorial -
Melbourne Legacy
Photograph, HRH Queen Elizabeth, 1963
... with the 9th division in Middle East and who was taken prisoner... in Middle East and who was taken prisoner in North Africa and made ...Photograph of Queen Elizabeth II on a state visit to Melbourne in February 1963 receiving flowers from Christine Kelson, a junior legatee. An article in the Legacy's Weekly Bulletin on 26 February mentions the details. Christine was 14 years old and daughter of the late Signaller Arthur Kelson who served with the 9th division in Middle East and who was taken prisoner in North Africa and made a POW in Italy and Germany. Her mother Mrs Dorothy Kelson, served with the AMWAS. Christine and her younger brother Robert, aged 9, both attended Legacy's Physical and Recreational Training classes.A record of a junior legatee being chosen to present flowers to the Queen.Black and white photo of the Queen receiving flowers.Stamped Copyright of The Age in blue ink.royal visit, junior legatee, queen elizabeth -
Melbourne Legacy
Article, Bulletin VALE Legatee Richard Norman Wheeler
... . a former Senior RAAF Padre in the Middle East and Italy... Padre in the Middle East and Italy. It recounts Dick Wheelers ...An article from the Melbourne Legacy Bulletin on the death of Legatee Dick Wheeler (President of Melbourne Legacy in 1986). The Bulletin published articles on Legatees when they passed away. The article was provided by the Very Rev. Fred McKay CMG. OBE. MA. BD. a former Senior RAAF Padre in the Middle East and Italy. It recounts Dick Wheelers war time career as the "Pilot with big feet". The article was part of an album of past presidents from 1965 to 1989. The folder included biographical details and obituaries, eulogies and death notices of prominent Legatees. The items have been catalogued separately.A record of Legatee Dick Wheeler a past president of Legacy. The information was collected to record the lives of prominent legatees in a folder.Typed copy of a page from the Legacy Bulletin on the death of Legatee Richard Wheeler - President 1986past presidents, vale, dick wheeler -
Bendigo Military Museum
Award - MEDAL SET, Post WW1
... -enforcement 14th Batt. Disembark Middle East 15.4.16, embarked.... Disembark Middle East 15.4.16, embarked for France 14.6.16 ...LEONARD WILLIAM TELFORD enlisted 18.12.1915 No.4937 15th Re-enforcement 14th Batt. Disembark Middle East 15.4.16, embarked for France 14.6.16. transferred to 12th Machine Gun Coy 30.8.16. Hospitalized with tonsilitis 28.9.16. K.I.A. Bapaume sector on The Somme 5.4.1917. HENRY JAMES KELLY enlisted 28.7.15 No 3516 10th reinforcements 12th Bn AIF. Returned to Australia with "Enteric" 29.2.16. Re embark 8.8.16. WIA 17.4.18 severe, discharged medically unfit 17.12.18. Refer Telford Cat No’s 156, 158.2, 159P also his brother Cat No 160 medals..1) medal set, court mounted, set of (2) re L.W. Telford. 1. War medal 1914-1919. 2. Victory medal. .2) Medal set, court mounted, set of (3) re H.T.Kelly. 1. 1914-15 Star, replica not engraved. 2. War medal 1914-1919, replica not engraved. 3. Victory medal..1) "4937 Pte L.W.Telford 12 MG COY AIF" .2) "3156 Pte. H.J.Kelly 12 Bn AIF"numismatics, medals-military, metalcraft -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
Newspaper Clipping, Soldiers' Voices Heard in Radio Greetings, WWII era
... fighting in the Middle East doing a radio broadcast for friends... about Australian forces fighting in the Middle East doing ...Newspaper clipping of an article about Australian forces fighting in the Middle East doing a radio broadcast for friends and families at home. Exact date is unknown but during WWII. VX 27898 Corporal Thomas John Morris Thomas (Tom Thomas) donated several items to Cranbourne RSL. He served in the Australian Corp Signals in WWII both in Australia and overseas. He was born at Womerah on 9/11/1906 and died at Koo Wee Rup 16/06/1984. He enlisted at Yarram on 1/7/1940 and was discharged at Royal Park on 9/3/1945.Newspaper clipping adhered to brown support card with note typed by a typewriter down left side.Printed: "SOLDIERS' VOICES HEARD IN RADIO GREETINGS' Typewriter: "STH GILAND SOLDIER - CPL. TOM THOMAS VX 27898"newspaper article, wwii -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Print, Post Office and Police Court Kew, 1907-1915
... including overseas scenes sent or received from Europe or the Middle... or received from Europe or the Middle East. They date from the 1890s ...The Kew Historical Society's postcard collection includes views of Kew, Melbourne and Greater Melbourne as well as those including overseas scenes sent or received from Europe or the Middle East. They date from the 1890s to the 2000s. These postcards may or may not include the name of the publisher or printer. A number of the cards were published as parts of popular series. A way of dating early postcards is to identify whether the reverse was divided by a central line which became the norm after 1902 in the United Kingdom. However, other postcards produced after this date do not always conform to this print layout.An enlargement of an original postcard in the collection, created for the purposes of exhibition, depicting the Kew Post Office and Court House (built 1888) on the corner of High Street and Cotham Road. In front of the Post Office is a large Moreton Bay Fig tree. The later Kew War Memorial (opened 1925) necessitated the removal of the tree and the relaocation of the Queen Victoria Jubilee Fountain. kew court house, kew post office -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Photograph
... with 8th Light Horse Regiment in Middle East 1916-1918.The 8th... in Middle East 1916-1918.The 8th Light Horse Regiment AIF was raised ...Major H. J. Shannon, a grazier from Wangaratta Victoria, served with 8th Australian Light Horse Regiment. Part of a collection of photographs taken by unknown photographer serving with 8th Light Horse Regiment in Middle East 1916-1918.The 8th Light Horse Regiment AIF was raised at Broadmeadows Victoria in September 1914 under the command of Lieutenant Colonel Alexander White and formed part of the 3rd Light Horse Brigade. The regiment served at Gallipoli where in a courageous but ill-fated charge at the Nek on 7 August 1915 it suffered horrendous casualties including Lieutenant Colonel White. Rebuilt in Egypt under the command of Lieutenant Colonel Leslie Maygar VC the regiment went on the serve throughout the Middle East Campaign. Colonel Maygar died of wounds at Beersheba when the regiment was attacked by enemy aircraft while waiting to follow up the successful charge of the 4th LH Brigade on 30 October 1917. The 8th Light Horse AIF was disbanded in 1919, but soon after re-raised as the 8th (Indi) Light Horse in the Citizen Military Forces, superseding 16th (Indi) Light Horse. It had its headquarters at Benalla with sub-units throughout the Upper Murray and Northeast Victoria. In December 1941, the regiment converted from horse to mechanised, initially as 8th Reconnaissance Battalion then in July 1942 it became 8th Cavalry Regiment and served in Northern Territory. As Japanese threat to the mainland declined the regiment was disbanded.Two black and white photographs of one officer seated beside railway siding, the other standing in desert." Maj Shannon" and Maj Shannon 1918 " -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Photograph - 8 ALH officers at Gallipoli
... photographer serving with 8th Light Horse Regiment in Middle East 1916... Regiment in Middle East 1916-1918. The 8th Light Horse Regiment AIF ...Part of a collection of photographs taken by unknown photographer serving with 8th Light Horse Regiment in Middle East 1916-1918. The 8th Light Horse Regiment AIF was raised at Broadmeadows Victoria in September 1914 under the command of Lieutenant Colonel Alexander White and formed part of the 3rd Light Horse Brigade. The regiment served at Gallipoli where in a courageous but ill-fated charge at the Nek on 7 August 1915 it suffered horrendous casualties including Lieutenant Colonel White. Rebuilt in Egypt under the command of Lieutenant Colonel Leslie Maygar VC the regiment went on the serve throughout the Middle East Campaign. Colonel Maygar died of wounds at Beersheba when the regiment was attacked by enemy aircraft while waiting to follow up the successful charge of the 4th LH Brigade on 30 October 1917. The 8th Light Horse AIF was disbanded in 1919, but soon after re-raised as the 8th (Indi) Light Horse in the Citizen Military Forces, superseding 16th (Indi) Light Horse. It had its headquarters at Benalla with sub-units throughout the Upper Murray and Northeast Victoria. In December 1941, the regiment converted from horse to mechanised, initially as 8th Reconnaissance Battalion then in July 1942 it became 8th Cavalry Regiment and served in Northern Territory. As Japanese threat to the mainland declined the regiment was disbanded.Black and white photograph of four officers of 8th Light Horse R.egiment" Lt Jenner, Lt Grey, A. Crawford, Capt Cowell"8th, light horse, crawford, gallipoli -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Photograph
... photographer serving with the 8th Light Horse Regiment in Middle East... Light Horse Regiment in Middle East 1916-1918.The 8th Light ...Part of a collection of photographs taken by an unknown photographer serving with the 8th Light Horse Regiment in Middle East 1916-1918.The 8th Light Horse Regiment AIF was raised at Broadmeadows Victoria in September 1914 under the command of Lieutenant Colonel Alexander White and formed part of the 3rd Light Horse Brigade. The regiment served at Gallipoli where in a courageous but ill-fated charge at the Nek on 7 August 1915 it suffered horrendous casualties including Lieutenant Colonel White. Rebuilt in Egypt under the command of Lieutenant Colonel Leslie Maygar VC the regiment went on the serve throughout the Middle East Campaign. Colonel Maygar died of wounds at Beersheba when the regiment was attacked by enemy aircraft while waiting to follow up the successful charge of the 4th LH Brigade on 30 October 1917. The 8th Light Horse AIF was disbanded in 1919, but soon after re-raised as the 8th (Indi) Light Horse in the Citizen Military Forces, superseding 16th (Indi) Light Horse. It had its headquarters at Benalla with sub-units throughout the Upper Murray and Northeast Victoria. In December 1941, the regiment converted from horse to mechanised, initially as 8th Reconnaissance Battalion then in July 1942 it became 8th Cavalry Regiment and served in Northern Territory. As Japanese threat to the mainland declined the regiment was disbanded.Black and white photograph of six soldiers of 8th Light Horse Regiment posed in front 0f bell tent in desert." A tent and its occupants ' A ' details" -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
photograph
... photographer serving with 8th Light Regiment in Middle East 1916 - 1918... the regiment went on the serve throughout the Middle East Campaign ...Part of a collection of photographs taken by unknown photographer serving with 8th Light Regiment in Middle East 1916 - 1918.The 8th Light Horse Regiment AIF was raised at Broadmeadows Victoria in September 1914 under the command of Lieutenant Colonel Alexander White and formed part of the 3rd Light Horse Brigade. The regiment served at Gallipoli where in a courageous but ill-fated charge at the Nek on 7 August 1915 it suffered horrendous casualties including Lieutenant Colonel White. Rebuilt in Egypt under the command of Lieutenant Colonel Leslie Maygar VC the regiment went on the serve throughout the Middle East Campaign. Colonel Maygar died of wounds at Beersheba when the regiment was attacked by enemy aircraft while waiting to follow up the successful charge of the 4th LH Brigade on 30 October 1917. The 8th Light Horse AIF was disbanded in 1919, but soon after re-raised as the 8th (Indi) Light Horse in the Citizen Military Forces, superseding 16th (Indi) Light Horse. It had its headquarters at Benalla with sub-units throughout the Upper Murray and Northeast Victoria. In December 1941, the regiment converted from horse to mechanised, initially as 8th Reconnaissance Battalion then in July 1942 it became 8th Cavalry Regiment and served in Northern Territory. As Japanese threat to the mainland declined the regiment was disbanded.Black and white photograph of large group of tribesmen in robes standing near date palms." Bedouin prisoners Palestine June 1917." -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Photograph
... Horse Regiment in Middle east 1916-1918.The 8th Light Horse... Regiment in Middle east 1916-1918.The 8th Light Horse Regiment AIF ...No. 1630 Trooper Richard Watson, 8th Light Horse, killed in action Egypt 23 December 1916. Part of a collection of photographs taken by an unknown photographer serving with 8th Light Horse Regiment in Middle east 1916-1918.The 8th Light Horse Regiment AIF was raised at Broadmeadows Victoria in September 1914 under the command of Lieutenant Colonel Alexander White and formed part of the 3rd Light Horse Brigade. The regiment served at Gallipoli where in a courageous but ill-fated charge at the Nek on 7 August 1915 it suffered horrendous casualties including Lieutenant Colonel White. Rebuilt in Egypt under the command of Lieutenant Colonel Leslie Maygar VC the regiment went on the serve throughout the Middle East Campaign. Colonel Maygar died of wounds at Beersheba when the regiment was attacked by enemy aircraft while waiting to follow up the successful charge of the 4th LH Brigade on 30 October 1917. The 8th Light Horse AIF was disbanded in 1919, but soon after re-raised as the 8th (Indi) Light Horse in the Citizen Military Forces, superseding 16th (Indi) Light Horse. It had its headquarters at Benalla with sub-units throughout the Upper Murray and Northeast Victoria. In December 1941, the regiment converted from horse to mechanised, initially as 8th Reconnaissance Battalion then in July 1942 it became 8th Cavalry Regiment and served in Northern Territory. As Japanese threat to the mainland declined the regiment was disbanded.Black and white photograph of wooden cross marking desert grave of Trooper R Watson" Trooper R. Watson " -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Photograph
... photographer serving with 8th Light Horse Regiment in Middle East 1916... in Middle East 1916-1918..The 8th Light Horse Regiment AIF ...Part of a collection of photographs taken by an unknown photographer serving with 8th Light Horse Regiment in Middle East 1916-1918..The 8th Light Horse Regiment AIF was raised at Broadmeadows Victoria in September 1914 under the command of Lieutenant Colonel Alexander White and formed part of the 3rd Light Horse Brigade. The regiment served at Gallipoli where in a courageous but ill-fated charge at the Nek on 7 August 1915 it suffered horrendous casualties including Lieutenant Colonel White. Rebuilt in Egypt under the command of Lieutenant Colonel Leslie Maygar VC the regiment went on the serve throughout the Middle East Campaign. Colonel Maygar died of wounds at Beersheba when the regiment was attacked by enemy aircraft while waiting to follow up the successful charge of the 4th LH Brigade on 30 October 1917. The 8th Light Horse AIF was disbanded in 1919, but soon after re-raised as the 8th (Indi) Light Horse in the Citizen Military Forces, superseding 16th (Indi) Light Horse. It had its headquarters at Benalla with sub-units throughout the Upper Murray and Northeast Victoria. In December 1941, the regiment converted from horse to mechanised, initially as 8th Reconnaissance Battalion then in July 1942 it became 8th Cavalry Regiment and served in Northern Territory. As Japanese threat to the mainland declined the regiment was disbanded.Black and white photograph of town of Hebron in Palestine.Hebron 1918 -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Photograph - Xmas 1918
... photographer serving with 8th Light Horse Regiment in Middle East 1916... Horse Regiment in Middle East 1916-1918.The 8th Light Horse ...Part of a collection of photographs taken by an unknown photographer serving with 8th Light Horse Regiment in Middle East 1916-1918.The 8th Light Horse Regiment AIF was raised at Broadmeadows Victoria in September 1914 under the command of Lieutenant Colonel Alexander White and formed part of the 3rd Light Horse Brigade. The regiment served at Gallipoli where in a courageous but ill-fated charge at the Nek on 7 August 1915 it suffered horrendous casualties including Lieutenant Colonel White. Rebuilt in Egypt under the command of Lieutenant Colonel Leslie Maygar VC the regiment went on the serve throughout the Middle East Campaign. Colonel Maygar died of wounds at Beersheba when the regiment was attacked by enemy aircraft while waiting to follow up the successful charge of the 4th LH Brigade on 30 October 1917. The 8th Light Horse AIF was disbanded in 1919, but soon after re-raised as the 8th (Indi) Light Horse in the Citizen Military Forces, superseding 16th (Indi) Light Horse. It had its headquarters at Benalla with sub-units throughout the Upper Murray and Northeast Victoria. In December 1941, the regiment converted from horse to mechanised, initially as 8th Reconnaissance Battalion then in July 1942 it became 8th Cavalry Regiment and served in Northern Territory. As Japanese threat to the mainland declined the regiment was disbanded.Black and photograph of group of tents in desert" New Years Day 1918"military, wwi, world war one, light horse, desert -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Photograph
... photographer serving with 8th Light Horse Regiment in the Middle East... with 8th Light Horse Regiment in the Middle East 1916-1918.The 8th ...Part of a collection of photographs taken by an unknown photographer serving with 8th Light Horse Regiment in the Middle East 1916-1918.The 8th Light Horse Regiment AIF was raised at Broadmeadows Victoria in September 1914 under the command of Lieutenant Colonel Alexander White and formed part of the 3rd Light Horse Brigade. The regiment served at Gallipoli where in a courageous but ill-fated charge at the Nek on 7 August 1915 it suffered horrendous casualties including Lieutenant Colonel White. Rebuilt in Egypt under the command of Lieutenant Colonel Leslie Maygar VC the regiment went on the serve throughout the Middle East Campaign. Colonel Maygar died of wounds at Beersheba when the regiment was attacked by enemy aircraft while waiting to follow up the successful charge of the 4th LH Brigade on 30 October 1917. The 8th Light Horse AIF was disbanded in 1919, but soon after re-raised as the 8th (Indi) Light Horse in the Citizen Military Forces, superseding 16th (Indi) Light Horse. It had its headquarters at Benalla with sub-units throughout the Upper Murray and Northeast Victoria. In December 1941, the regiment converted from horse to mechanised, initially as 8th Reconnaissance Battalion then in July 1942 it became 8th Cavalry Regiment and served in Northern Territory. As Japanese threat to the mainland declined the regiment was disbanded.Black and white photographs of buildings in Beirut ( modern spelling )" BEIRUIT ( 0n photo ) -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Photograph
... photographer serving with 8th Light Horse Regiment in Middle East 1916... Regiment in Middle East 1916-1918.The 8th Light Horse Regiment AIF ...Part of a collection of photographs taken by unknown photographer serving with 8th Light Horse Regiment in Middle East 1916-1918.The 8th Light Horse Regiment AIF was raised at Broadmeadows Victoria in September 1914 under the command of Lieutenant Colonel Alexander White and formed part of the 3rd Light Horse Brigade. The regiment served at Gallipoli where in a courageous but ill-fated charge at the Nek on 7 August 1915 it suffered horrendous casualties including Lieutenant Colonel White. Rebuilt in Egypt under the command of Lieutenant Colonel Leslie Maygar VC the regiment went on the serve throughout the Middle East Campaign. Colonel Maygar died of wounds at Beersheba when the regiment was attacked by enemy aircraft while waiting to follow up the successful charge of the 4th LH Brigade on 30 October 1917. The 8th Light Horse AIF was disbanded in 1919, but soon after re-raised as the 8th (Indi) Light Horse in the Citizen Military Forces, superseding 16th (Indi) Light Horse. It had its headquarters at Benalla with sub-units throughout the Upper Murray and Northeast Victoria. In December 1941, the regiment converted from horse to mechanised, initially as 8th Reconnaissance Battalion then in July 1942 it became 8th Cavalry Regiment and served in Northern Territory. As Japanese threat to the mainland declined the regiment was disbanded.Sepia photograph of camels with drivers in desert." Camel train March 1916 " -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Photograph
... Regiment in Middle east 1916-1918.The 8th Light Horse Regiment AIF... with 8th Light Horse Regiment in Middle east 1916-1918.The 8th ...No. 609 Trooper Edgar John Appleyard 8th Light Horse Regiment died of wounds 2 August 1917.. Part of a collection of photographs taken by unknown photographer serving with 8th Light Horse Regiment in Middle east 1916-1918.The 8th Light Horse Regiment AIF was raised at Broadmeadows Victoria in September 1914 under the command of Lieutenant Colonel Alexander White and formed part of the 3rd Light Horse Brigade. The regiment served at Gallipoli where in a courageous but ill-fated charge at the Nek on 7 August 1915 it suffered horrendous casualties including Lieutenant Colonel White. Rebuilt in Egypt under the command of Lieutenant Colonel Leslie Maygar VC the regiment went on the serve throughout the Middle East Campaign. Colonel Maygar died of wounds at Beersheba when the regiment was attacked by enemy aircraft while waiting to follow up the successful charge of the 4th LH Brigade on 30 October 1917. The 8th Light Horse AIF was disbanded in 1919, but soon after re-raised as the 8th (Indi) Light Horse in the Citizen Military Forces, superseding 16th (Indi) Light Horse. It had its headquarters at Benalla with sub-units throughout the Upper Murray and Northeast Victoria. In December 1941, the regiment converted from horse to mechanised, initially as 8th Reconnaissance Battalion then in July 1942 it became 8th Cavalry Regiment and served in Northern Territory. As Japanese threat to the mainland declined the regiment was disbanded.Black and white photograph of cross marking grave of Trooper Appleyard 8th Light Horse Regiment in Egypt." Trooper Appleyard Cairo " -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Photograph
... Horse Regiment in Middle East 1916-1918.The 8th Light Horse... Horse Regiment in Middle East 1916-1918.The 8th Light Horse ...No. 733 Trooper James Alexander Elliott died of wounds 10 August 1916 near Romani, Egypt. Part of a collection of photographs taken by an unknown photographer serving with 8th Light Horse Regiment in Middle East 1916-1918.The 8th Light Horse Regiment AIF was raised at Broadmeadows Victoria in September 1914 under the command of Lieutenant Colonel Alexander White and formed part of the 3rd Light Horse Brigade. The regiment served at Gallipoli where in a courageous but ill-fated charge at the Nek on 7 August 1915 it suffered horrendous casualties including Lieutenant Colonel White. Rebuilt in Egypt under the command of Lieutenant Colonel Leslie Maygar VC the regiment went on the serve throughout the Middle East Campaign. Colonel Maygar died of wounds at Beersheba when the regiment was attacked by enemy aircraft while waiting to follow up the successful charge of the 4th LH Brigade on 30 October 1917. The 8th Light Horse AIF was disbanded in 1919, but soon after re-raised as the 8th (Indi) Light Horse in the Citizen Military Forces, superseding 16th (Indi) Light Horse. It had its headquarters at Benalla with sub-units throughout the Upper Murray and Northeast Victoria. In December 1941, the regiment converted from horse to mechanised, initially as 8th Reconnaissance Battalion then in July 1942 it became 8th Cavalry Regiment and served in Northern Territory. As Japanese threat to the mainland declined the regiment was disbanded.Black and white photograph of grave of Trooper J. Elliott 8th Light Horse Rregiment." Tpr J Elliott killed 9. 8. 16 " -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document - School Project, Remembering a casualty of World War II, 1/06/1997 12:00:00 AM
... patrols and internal security in and around the Middle East. He... patrols and internal security in and around the Middle East. He ...A Luther College Year 10 essayA Luther College Year 10 essay which researches the history of George Maxwell Walker (1924 - 1944). A pilot with the R.A.A.F. who spent much of his flying days with the British R.A.F. At the time of his death his squadron was carrying out anti-submarine patrols and internal security in and around the Middle East. He was the son of George Walker and grandson of Edgar and Myra Walker, owners of Australia Tesselated Tile Company. The George Walker family lived in Harrison St, Mitcham. The home is on the City of Whitehorse Heritage planning overlay.A Luther College Year 10 essay walker, george maxwell, royal australian air force, royal air force, world war, 1939 - 1945, war memorials -
Uniting Church Archives - Synod of Victoria
Photograph, Rev. Keith & Allison Pither, 1967
... .). Enlisted in the army 1939 and served in the Middle East....). Enlisted in the army 1939 and served in the Middle East ...Keith Pither was born at Shepparton in 1914 and grew up on a farm. Attended Otira Methodist Home Mission Training College from 1936 and by 1939 was a probation minister at Burnie (Tas.). Enlisted in the army 1939 and served in the Middle East and Northern Australia. In 1943 he was ordained in the field as a chaplain and later served in New Guinea. Married Allison (Alison?) Brown in 1945 and they had four children, Brian, Rhonda, Andrew and Howard. Completed his studies at Melbourne University 1946. Placements were Red Cliffs, Carlton Methodist Mission, Benalla, Portland, Sandringham and Ivanhoe. Died 19/6/2008.The Pithers are holding a knife about to cut an anniversary cake."Rev. K. M. Pither and Mrs Allison Pither 1967"pither, keith, red cliffs, carlton methodist mission, benalla, portland, sandringham, ivanhoe