This toy monkey was handmade by Hilda Kerr (nee Temple), wife of Dr James Kerr. It was made to raise funds during World War 1.This WW1 item is a reminder of the part played by the families and friends of those who were involved in this conflict.Small black handmade soft toy monkey. Light brown hat, white beard and blue pants.handcrafts soft-toy w.w.1 kerr-hilda

Returned from Active Service Medal W.W.1.A.I.F.stawell, ww1

Three soldiers January 1916. 21st Battalion A.I.F. Raymond Edward Membrey on right of photo with friends Perch Nash & Herb Godbear,Photographic post card of three W.W.1 soldiers in uniform.Written under photo print Percy Nash, Herb Godbear (friends) Raymond Edward Membrey. January 1916. 21st Battalion A.I.F. Written on the post card dated 10.12.15. Dear Tot & Lil. I owe you a letter but there not much news this time. We have been on weekend leave from yesterday at 12 o'clock till midnight tonight I am going up for a swim and then out to Harolds. Did M. J McKinnon come home in the hospital ship. It was hard luck that cake being shook by the dog. We went to poyts last night. We are going to Tugamah on New Year's Day. We have to meet another hospital ship tomorrow in the morning and play at Moonie Ponds in the afternoon. All the news this time. Raymondstawell ww1

A packet of 'Australian Comforts Fund envelopes. Golden Square Branch. 'Taraxville,' Golden Square.communication, postal, envelope, lydia chancellor, collection, stationary, envelopes, 'australian comforts fund golden square, war, community, w.w. 1, w.w. 11

COPY OF PHOTOGRAPH OF ANDREWS, ERNEST WEARING A W.W.1 AUSTRALIAN UNIFORM.local history, photography, photographs, military

COPY OF PHOTOGRAPH OF CAMERON,E. WEARING A W.W.1 AUSTRALIAN UNIFORM.local history, photography, photographs, military

COPY OF PHOTOGRAPH OF COLLINS,G.A WEARING A W.W.1 AUSTRALIAN UNIFORM.local history, photography, photographs, military

COPY OF PHOTOGRAPH OF COOMBE, E. WEARING A W.W.1 AUSTRALIAN UNIFORM.local history, photography, photographs, military

COPY OF PHOTOGRAPH OF COOMBS G.W. WEARING A W.W.1 AUSTRALIAN UNIFORM.local history, photography, photographs, military

COPY OF PHOTOGRAPH OF DAVIS, H. WEARING A W.W.1 AUSTRALIAN UNIFORM.local history, photography, photographs, military

COPY OF PHOTOGRAPH OF DUNSTAN,ELDRED WEARING A W.W.1 AUSTRALIAN UNIFORM.local history, photography, photographs, military

COPY OF PHOTOGRAPH OF FLOWER,P.A. WEARING A W.W.1 AUSTRALIAN UNIFORM.local history, photography, photographs, military

COPY OF PHOTOGRAPH OF SEERS, E.CLIVE : WEARING A W.W.1 AUSTRALIAN UNIFORM.local history, photography, photographs, military

COPY OF PHOTOGRAPH OF ANDREWS ERNEST WEARING A W.W.1 AUSTRALIAN UNIFORM.local history, photography, photographs, military

COPY OF PHOTOGRAPH OF BURNS, E. WEARING A W.W.1 AUSTRALIAN UNIFORM.local history, photography, photographs, military

COPY OF PHOTOGRAPH OF BOOKHOLT, H. WEARING A W.W.1 AUSTRALIAN UNIFORM.local history, photography, photographs, military

COPY OF PHOTOGRAPH OF BOXHALL, ROY WEARING A W.W.1 AUSTRALIAN UNIFORM.local history, photography, photographs, military

COPY OF PHOTOGRAPH OF BREEN, ALEX WEARING A W.W.1 AUSTRALIAN UNIFORM.local history, photography, photographs, military

COPY OF PHOTOGRAPH OF BINGHAM , G.A. WEARING A W.W.1 AUSTRALIAN UNIFORM.local history, photography, photographs, military

COPY OF PHOTOGRAPH OF TPR. BOXHALL, E. WEARING A W.W.1 AUSTRALIAN UNIFORM.local history, photography, photographs, military

COPY OF PHOTOGRAPH OF PTE. BRUNSTON, H. WEARING A W.W.1 AUSTRALIAN UNIFORM.local history, photography, photographs, military

Broadmeadows was home to the major army training camp for the Australian Imperial Force. The land was previously known as Mornington Park. It was a wide field, suitable for military practice, including training for the Light Horse regiments. It is the current location of the Maygar Army Barracks on Camp Road in Broadmeadows. To reach the camp, soldiers marched from Victoria Barracks in St Kilda Road and headed north up Sydney Road, only resting near Fawkner Cemetery. Soldiers slept in tents and food was basic. Training was hard, but it did not prepare soldiers for a modern war with machine guns, gas, shells and aeroplanes – technology that did not exist in previous wars. Some men only completed a few months training before departing on troopships from Port Melbourne. Once overseas, some soldiers received further training in Egypt. It is likely that these men are associated with the Orbost district.This photograph is a reminder of the personal stories of those who were involved in WW1.Two copies of a black / white photograph on dark grey buff cards. The photos show a group of soldiers having a meal. Some are sitting on the ground with others standing behind them.on back of 989.1 - "Sept 14 Broadmeadows"w.w.1 broadmeadows-army-training-camp