A blue lined book containing the minutes of the 2nd Infantry Brigade Comforts Depot 1916-1922. Inserted also are cuttings from The Bendigo Advertiser relating to the Comforts Fund.organization, club / society, australian comforts fund, lydia chancellor, collection, war, world war i, australian comforts fund

A wide variety of items all in a damaged and incorrectly labelled tennis ball box. It is labelled 'Authors Book Reviews.' Some items are ephemeral others are of historical importance. (I) A black exercise book titled 'Correspondence Golden Square Patriotic League.' Lydia Pethard Hon. Sec. This book has pages labelled 'inwards' and 'outwards' and details correspondence between Aug. 2nd 1918 and C1921. (II) A Secondary Infantry Bendigo Brigade Comforts Fund cash book. 1919. (III) A black exercise book titled 'Golden Square Patriotic League.' Contains the minutes of meetings held between November 26th, 1917 and August 5th, 1918. Also includes the 'Annual Report p resented at Public Meeting held August 15th, 1918 and presented by President Lydia Pethard, Hon. Sec. (IV) A black exercise book labelled 'Wilsons' Reed Branch 2nd Infantry Comforts Fund. Mrs. Geo Goulden. It contains information relevant to the members and is dated 26/7/17 to 28/12/18 and 3/8/17 to 13/12/18. In the centre of the book is a list of donations. (V) A black exercise book titled 'Red Cross Golden Square.' Contains meetings held from June 30th, 1915 to October 29th., 1917. (VI) A small black notebook titled 'Carnival Returns July 21st 1917.' Appears to pertain to raffle tickets. (VII) 20 booklets titled 'Austral-American Souvenir. The Glorious Fourth.' Reprinted in connection with Bendigo-Eaglehawk Australian Comforts Fund Effort, 4th July, 1918. Written in connection with the visit of the American fleet August 1908 (VIII) A small cream sympathy card for a lost soldier Bendigo, Oct., 1918. (VX) A small blue and white election advertisement urging 'yes' for Reinforcements on Dec. 20th. (X) 2 copies of the Australian Comforts Fund Bendigo Appeal June-July 1916 Receipts. (XI) 2 copies of an application for authority to make an appeal, or to collect. Pertaining to Patriotic Funds. (XII) 2 copies of parcel slips 'for our Australian Troops From the Lady Mayoress's Patriotic League.' (ix) small card circ 1917 -A christmas flash from the boys in the trenches -on Dec 20th for Reinforcements Hold up the light -the front of the card shows a picture of three soldiers in a trench shining a searchlight on a map of Australia .The back shows a searchlight with the words -vote yes - Authorised by the Reinforcements Referendum Councilorganization, club / society, australian comforts fund, lydia chancellor, collection, ephemera, golden square patriotic league, bendigo brigade comforts fund, wilsons' reed branch 2nd infantry comforts fund, red cross golden square, bendigo-eaglehawk australian comforts fund, war, world war i, clubs, clubs and societies, organizations, finance, history, australian history, australian comforts fund

ww1, world war 1, a.i.f, mena camp, sir george reid, 8th battalion, 2nd infantry, cairo, egypt, 1915

Platoon March Pass 2nd INF BDE 5th Battalion 1931Extra small sized trophy with one of the handles (right) top connector broken2nd INF BDE 1931 Platoon March Past 5th Battalion5/6 rvr, 5/6 rvr bhq, platoon march pass 1931, 2nd infantry brigade

2ND INF BGDE 1928 LEWIS GUN.5 BATNSmall sized trophy - Both handles intact and shaped like upside down hocky sticks/ nike logos -2ND INF BGDE 1928 LEWIS GUN.5 BATN5/6 rvr, 5/6 2nd infantry brigade 1928, 1928 lewis gun

Equipment issued to all Army Soldiers as part of original kit. Kit belong to CAPTAIN Brian CLEREHAN VX91862. Enlisted 29 March 1943 age 26 years, discharged 17 July 1946 with the rank of Captain in 2nd New Guinea Infantry Battalion..1) One litre water bottle with cork lid, insulating felt cover. Cork attaches by string to the felt cover. And also in a cotton webbing carrier. Made up of vertical and horizontal straps wth a brass studs, 2 brass buckles to attach to shoulder straps .2) One litre blue enamelled bottle with attached cork lid and insulating felt cover. No webbing included .infantry, water bottle, 2nd new guinea infantry battalion

Presented to 168 CSM F. Brent for 2nd Aust Inf Bde Sports - France - 11.6.17168 CSM Frank Thomas Brent served in the 6th Battalion in WW1 . He was awarded a DCM for conspicuous gallantry and devotion in an attack. He took command of a party and attacked an enemy strong point, capturing 20 prisoners and 2 machine guns. He also rendered valuable assistance in consolodationg the captured position and set a splendid example to his men.A stylised cross in a circular pattern with a single suspension point and ring Obverse - ' 2nd Aust Inf Bde Sports France 11.6.17 ' Reverse - ' 168 CSM BRENT 6th Batn AIF' Hallmarked Diameter - 33Obverse - ' 2nd Aust Inf Bde Sports France 11.6.17 ' Reverse - ' 168 CSM BRENT 6th Batn AIF'ww1, 5/6 rvr, 2nd australian infantry brigade

Presented to CSM Brent 6th Bn at 2 Aust Inf Bde Sports France 11.6.17A shield shape FOB with a single suspension point and ring. Obverse - ' 2nd Aust Inf Bde Sports France 11.6.17 ' Reverse - ' 168 CSM BRENT 6th BATn AIF ' Hallmarked Obverse - ' 2nd Aust Inf Bde Sports France 11.6.17 ' Reverse - ' 168 CSM BRENT 6th BATn AIF ww1, 5/6 rvr, 6th infantry battalion, 2nd australian infantry brigade

2nd infantry Brigade Competition A.A. Lewis Gun2nd inf Brigade Competition - A.A Lewis Gun won by 6th Batt.2nd inf Brigade Competition - A.A Lewis Gun won by 6th Batt.5/6 rvr, 5/6 rvr 2nd battalion

Cohen Trophy for Champion Battalion 2nd Infantry Senior CadetsCohen Trophy for Champion Battn 2nd INF Brigade Donated by Col H.E Cohen C.M.G D.S.D V.D Trophy is large in size and the cup (bowl) section is very large and noticeable. The trophy has both handles which are square arched shape.6x badges on trophy stand 1st Badge - 1926 - 27: - Won By the 59h Battn Senior Cadets 2nd Badge - 1927 - 28 - Won by the 14th Battn Senior Cadets 3rd Badge - 1928 - 29 - Won by the 14th Battn Senior Cadets 4th Badge - 1929 - 30 - Won by the 59th Battn Senior Cadets 5th Badge - 1930 - 31 - Won by the 32th Battn Senior Cadets 6th Badge: - Scratched/ illegible to read 5/6 rvr, champion battalion, senior cadets, cohen trophy, 2nd inf brigade

Black and white postcard showing a man from the bust up, he is wearing white shirt, tie and jacket, he has dark hair and moustache. On the back No 5175 Pvte Charles Robinson, 16th regiment, 6th battalion, 2nd infantry brigade, A.I.F. Egypt.person, individual, charles robinson

Boots issued to Brian CLEREHAN VX91862, refer cat 5269.2 for his service details..1) Brown leatherboot, left foot, no shoelace, black stitching with metal tacks and metal toe. boot with hard soles. .2) Brown leather boot. Right foot, brown cord laces, black stitching with metal tacks and metal toe. Hard soles Inscription on sole “9/5, N741, LO421,1943” both bootsarmy uniform, 2nd new guinea infantry battalion

A framed colour photograph of RAAF Flt Lt Ron Slater starting left engine of OV-10 aircraft at Di An, South Vietnam September 1969. Ron supported the 2nd Brigade of US 1st Infantry Division 'The Big Red'.Plaque with details of the engine start Donated by Flt Lt Peter Condonflight lieutenant ronald alexander slater, o61240, distinguished flying cross, 79 squadron, headquarters, australian force vietnam raaf element, 2nd brigade, 1st infantry division, the big red, flight lieutenant peter damien condon, o44252, ov-10 aircraft, di an, photograph

The 2nd Australian Machine Gun Company was formed in Victoria, February, 1916; in Egypt a month later.Assigned to the 2nd Infantry Brigade,it was reassigned to the 1st Machine Gun Battalion,2nd March, 1918.The picture was taken in Locre (now Loker) in Belgium. For the majority of the war the village of Locre was in British hands. On the 25th April 1918,the village was captured by the enemy although it was recaptured soon after.Rectangular shaped glass covered photo frame showing photo of the 2nd Australian machine gun company.Second Australian Machine Gun Company,Photographed at Locre in Belgium on 20th February 1918.

2146 Pte L W England was a member of the AIF and served during WW1 with 'A' Coy, 5 Battalion, 2nd Infantry Brigade. He was Lilled in Action of 25 July 1916 at Posieres.The documents and the plaque relate to 2146 Pte L W England and provide information to his Service and being Killed in Action at Posieres.Seven white photocoped foolscap pages relating to 2146 Pte L W England - missing in action/killed in action on 25 July 1916 at Pozieres. A metal plaque.The pages are relating to enquiries from Pte England's family and the Military. There is also a plaque with the documents - In Loving Memory of our dear son and brother, Killed at Poziere July 1916 aged 19. 'A' Company 5th Battalion, AIF. Presented by Mr and Mrs G England and Family.ww1, posieres, killed in aciion, 2146 pte l w england, 5th battalion

Gold lettered pentagonal wooden citizenship award honour board with pointed top with the 2nd/24th infantry battalion logo at the top of the board from dates 1940-1945 1940- 1945 "WANGARATTA'S OWN" AWEARD FOR OUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTION & COMMITMENT TO CITIZENSHIP 1996 Tanya Tatulaschwili 1997 Belinda James 1998 Sandra Alesiani 1999 Sharnee Thompson 2000 Naomi Baytala 2001 Emma Holgate 2002 Katie Nicklaus 2003 Samantha Forge 2004 Mark Tatulaschwili 2005 Jessica Hickmont 2006 Mathew Elliot 2007 Alexandra Rose 2008 Amanda Campbell 2009 Melissa Kyne 2010 Travis Robinson 2011 James Christie 2012 Amanda Roberts 2013 Natasha Young 2014 Ashlee Fitzpatrick 2015 Tayla Warner WANGARATTA HIGH SCHOOL

Beret worn by John T Robinson, service number 699302 of the Royal New Zealand Infantry, 2nd platoon, Victor 3 Company, Vietnam 1968.Green woollen beret with black leather band. The badge is oval with a silver fern outside with a gold crown at the top of an oval with a kiwi in silver on a red background with a blue surround.Royal New Zealand Infantry Regiment; onwardberet, nz infantry, new zealand, uniform, robinson, john t robinson

Documents the history of the 2/31st Australian infantry Battalion, 2nd AIF 1940-45.Black hard cover with title in gold on spine. Dust jacket illustrated front and back. Title on spine 333p. Maps and black & white illustrations. Page edges cut. Returned and Services League - Memorial Hall Bendigo stamp on inside front cover.books-military-history

The 17th Brigade (Australia) was an Infantry Brigade first formed in 1917 during WW1, but did not see action. The Brigade was reformed during WW2 and served in Libya, Greece and New Guinea. The Brigade was disbanded in 1946.This supplement is an original as printed and issued with The Argus News Paper on 22 February 1940.Oblong, buff colour news paper, souvenir supplement of The Argus,16 pages, 22 February 1940. The supplement is dedvoted to the 17th Australian Infantry Brigade 2nd A.I.F.The front cov er of the supplement has a photograph of Brigadier S.G. Savige, DSO, MC, ED, Commander. The following pages are photographs of Companies within the Brigade.ww1, ww2, 17th brigade, aif,

The Kennedy Brothers of the Victorian Scottish Regiment 1. Corporal Keith Kennedy (Service No: VX87292) was born in Williamstown on 16 January 1920 and enlisted in the Australian Army on 23 July 1942. He served in the 2nd/23rd Infantry Battalion. 2. Staff Sergeant Francis Edward Smith Kennedy (Service No: VX87302) was born in Williamstown on 26 October 1917 and enlisted in the Australian Army on 23 July 1942. He served in the 5 Infantry Battalion. 3. Sergeant John James (Jack) Kennedy (Service No: VX87293) was born in Williamstown on 12 May 1916 and enlisted in the Australian Army on 23 July 1942. He served in the 2nd/13 Infantry Battalion. 4. Lance Sergeant George Brian Kennedy (Service No: VX55541) was born in Williamstown on 27 January 1915 and enlisted in the Australian Army on 12 May 1941. He served in the 2/2 Australian Commando Squadron. Source: vwma.org.au, NAA.gov.au and nominal-rolls.dva.gov.au ww2, australian army, aif, kennedy brothers, george kennedy, jack kennedy, frank kennedy, keith kennedy

Newspaper Special Supplement printed by The Argus. A photographic record of all the battalions in the 17th Australian Infantry Brigade 2nd AIF. Photos are black & white, paper is very yellowed, 16 pages.documents - newspapers, military history - army, argus

The colour patch is 2nd Battalion Canterbury Infantry Regiment New Zealand Military Forces. They belonged to Harry Thompson who came from Sebastion near Bendigo and enlisted in New Zealand. Refer 323.3, 1258, 2027..1) Button, metal, round with 4 stars in the centre with "New Zealand Forces" around the outside. .2) Canterbury Regiment colour patch, felt material, square shaped black backing with central diamond shape, dark blue over red.uniforms-military-accessories, metalcraft-brassware, manchester-trimmings

The Kennedy Brothers, left to right - Keith, Frank, Jack & George, on leave 1939. The Kennedy family lived above Barlow's shop in Newport then Princes Street and later Stevedore Street. 1. Corporal Keith Kennedy (Service No: VX87292) was born in Williamstown on 16 January 1920 and enlisted in the Australian Army on 23 July 1942. He served in the 2nd/23rd Infantry Battalion. 2. Staff Sergeant Francis Edward Smith Kennedy (Service No: VX87302) was born in Williamstown on 26 October 1917 and enlisted in the Australian Army on 23 July 1942. He served in the 5 Infantry Battalion. 3. Sergeant John James (Jack) Kennedy (Service No: VX87293) was born in Williamstown on 12 May 1916 and enlisted in the Australian Army on 23 July 1942. He served in the 2nd/13 Infantry Battalion. 4. Lance Sergeant George Brian Kennedy (Service No: VX55541) was born in Williamstown on 27 January 1915 and enlisted in the Australian Army on 12 May 1941. He served in the 2/2 Australian Commando Squadron. Source: vwma.org.au, NAA.gov.au and nominal-rolls.dva.gov.au ww2, australian army, aif, kennedy brothers, george kennedy, jack kennedy, frank kennedy, keith kennedy

L-R William Alfred Hands (Washington), Service No: VX50886 was born on 12 September 1916 and enlisted in the AIF on 25 February 1941. He served in the 2nd/6th Infantry Battalion. Corporal Richard Hands, Service No: VX36558 was born on the 25 January 1920 and enlisted in the AIF on 8 July 1940. Whilst serving in the 2nd/2nd Pioneer Battalion, he became a POW in Java during 1942 and Died at sea (Rakuyo Maru) on 15 September 1944. Source: vwma.org.au, NAA.gov.au and nominal-rolls.dva.gov.au ww2, william alfred hands (washington), corporal richard hands, aif, prisoner of war

Part of equipment issued to all soldiers on front line to be used for both serving food and drink. Belongs to Captain Brian Clerehan VX 91862 who enlisted 29/3/43 and was discharged 17/7/46 from 2nd New Guinea Infantry Batt.1. Light brown canvas carry bag for two metal bowls. Fold out piece with metal stud to open/close and metal hooks on back to attach to kit. 2. Silver metal bowl approx .6 litre capacity with metal folding handles - oval in shape. 3. Silver metal bowl approx 0.5 litre capacity with metal folding handles and oval in shape. Small folding ring attached to bottom. Smaller bowl sits inside bigger bowl sitting in canvas container.2. Has engraved between handles "D^D" & "VD".mess kit, equipment, ww2

The Album was compiled by Nancy McHaffie late 1990's, with the assistance of Edith Jeffery's, with her book "Garden of Memories" and extensive knowledge of Phillip Island. The Cemetery lies back from the road and is surrounded by Manna Gums, rare Peppermint Gums, Blackwoods and other native trees. In all 25 acres of land were set aside as Crown Land in the land settlement of 1868. There are 6.2 acres of wetlands near the cemetery entrance.466-46: Captain John Powell was born in Finland in 1843. He came to Phillip Island in 1892 and resided at Rhyll with his son-in-law, Captain Johan Jansson. He died in 1927 aged 84 years. His son Alfred is also buried with him. Alfred died in 1938 aged 54 years. 466-47: Lt Colonel A. G. Cameron DSO adn BAR. Lt Colonel Cameron was the commanding officer of the 2nd Australian Infantry Batalion. He was one of only 28 Australians decorated with the DSO and BAR during WWII. He died on 8th June 1960, aged 51 years. His wife Margaret phillip island cemetery, captain john powell, alfred powell, lt colonel cameron, margaret cameron, nancy mchaffie, edith jeffery

Harry Thompson was from Australia. He enlisted in New Zealand No 69437, 2nd Batt Canterbury Infantry Regiment. He was WIA early September 1918 and admitted to hospital United Kingdom on 10th September with a GSW slight to the right leg. He served 1 year 110 days overseas and was discharged from the Army 25.6.19. Refer 1258, 2026.2, 2027..1) Photo, black and white copy of a New Zealand Soldier in uniform re H.Thompson. .2) New Zealand Military Forces Telegram dated 20th September to Mrs J.W Thompson of Sebastion, Bendigo, Victoria re the wounding of H.Thompson. .3) Certificate of Discharge from the New Zealand Expeditionary Force, form No 207, No 53263 re H Thompson. .2) "69437 Harry Thompson" .3) "69437 Pte, Canterbury Infantry Regiment, Harry Thompson, 25th June 1919"documents - certificates, communications - telegraphic, photography - photographs,