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

2nd Inf Brigade competition Small - Mid sized trophy with both handles intact. Handle shape like an upside down hockey stick/nike logo 2nd INF Brigade Competition - Platoon March Past - Won by 6th BATT5/6 rvr, 2nd inf brigade competition, 5/6 rvr platoon march past

Folder contains photocopies of the WW1 Service record of "Herbert Charles Nott," No. 228, 6th Battalion, AIF. Part of the Cooper Collection.Blue coloured plastic covered display folder containing photocopies of a WW1 soldier's service records. Ten (10) pockets containing documents.Handwritten on a white sticker on front cover: 'WAR RECORDS, HERBERT CHARLES NOTT, NO.228, 6TH BATT AIF'.herbert charles nott, ww1, war record, 6th batt, cooper collection

The Bendigo Advertiser, dated Thursday, March 16. 1916. Pages 1 to 4. Some items are: Bendigo Pottery Works, Life on a Troopship - Wheeler Harold Abbott's Notes, Hearing conducted in Melbourne on 15th March re Dr. H. L. Atkinson's Will, A Sick Soldier, Private R. J. Arnold, 6th Batt., of Bendigo with photo, Mining Intelligence, Licenses Reduction Board, naming hotels in the Bendigo, Kangaroo Flat and Strathfieldsaye Licensing Districts, the Eucalyptus Distillers' Dispute and Victorian Railway Works.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, news items, the bendigo advertiser 16/3/1916, bendigo pottery works, wheeler harold abbott, dr h l atkinson, pte r j arnold 6th batt, licenses reduction board, mining intelligence, eucalyptus distillers dispute

The photo has H. R. ROACH when it is actually R. H. ROACH. Robert Hartley ROACH enlisted on 28.1.1916 in the AIF in 17th reinforcements to the 6th Batt age 24 years 9 months. Embarked for Egypt 4.4.1916, embarked for England 31.5.1916, embarked for France 16.9.1916.hospitalised 4.12.1916 with Influenza, WIA Belgium 16.9.1917 GSW, to buttocks which penetrated through to the abdomen. Admitted to No 3 Canadian Casualty Clearing Station same day but DOW’s same day. His name is on the Honour Roll at the Soldiers Memorial Institute Bendigo. ‘Sepia photo on white background, mounted on grey cardboard fawn backing. Head & shoulders portrait of a solder without head gear, two Rising Sun badges on jacket collar. On backing LHS: "6TH BATT" On backing bottom centre: "PTE H R ROACH"photography-photographs/mounting accessories, 6th

Thomas Stanley Wright "MM". Refer 780 for his service details plus his brothers Charles and George KIA, also 781.2P.Thomas Stanley Wright "MM" no. 5242. 6th Batt AIF. Timber frame. mid brown colour. Black and white photograph of a soldier in uniform with cream colour cardboard surround. Full length portrait.Printed in black ink on the back "Pte THOMAS STANELY WRIGHT, MM/6th Battalion, AIF, Regt 5242/enlisted Bendigo 21 years, 7 months old / 8th of February 1916"photographs, framed, wright, mm

The first signature at the top of the front cover is "Tom Dunphy 6th Batt". This was his invitation he had signed by attendee's. He was very involved in the 6th Batt Association in Bendigo. Refer Cat No 1093 for items re Tom. Program folding card, front cover has two flags at top with a Rising Sun image under followed by the heading "Banquet", under is the date, place, then an image of a Soldier and Sailor. Inside has first page a list of "Toasts" and by whom, 3rd page is the extensive menu and last on rear the committee names of the Bendigo Branch. The front cover has hand written names in pencil of those attending, inside has 4 names and rear is covered in names. Main points: "Banquet given to the ANZACS by the Retrurned Soldiers Association (Bendigo Branch) Monday 20th January 1919 Masonic Hall Bendigo - W Fozard Secretary"brsl, smirsl, banquet, program

A copy of the original letter from Sgt. Carroll tells of some of the hardships endured at Gallipoli in clear but matter of fact tone. The brief life history lists his locations on the Western Front through to the end of the War.The photo is part of a framed display with a platoon photo, brief history and letter from Sargent Carroll to his Aunt, dated 31st December 1916. The letter was written while Sargent Carroll was hospitalised in Cairo. Silver metal frame.Noneww1, william, aif, 815, sgt, carroll, e, 21st, batt, 6th, brigade, 1st, block, 276, red, cliffs, mutiny

Harold's hand-printed annotation on reverse side of photo."5th and 6th Batts crossing the Suez Canal on the NBT pontoon bridge at Serapeum"snape collection

Regn No. 6225 Pte Archibald John Nelson Brown, 6th Batt 1st AIF.Certificate of Discharge. 6225 Private Archibald John Nelson Brown. 6th Battn, Medically unfit, 1337 day service, Service abroad 1150 days.passchendaele barracks trust, discharge certificate, a. j. n. brown, 6th battalion

Card sent by "Pte Herbert Charles Nott", no. 228, 6th Batt, AIF. Part of the Cooper Collection.Four page card on cream coloured paper. Pages secured on LHS with blue and red ribbon. Front page has an oval cut out which reveals a gold coloured Rising Sun badge including the words 6th Battalion, surrounded by a wattle wreath. Cut out is edges with embossing. The word "Greetings" is printed in red on bottom RH Corner. The middle right page has text printed in blue type. Sender has written his name on this page.Handwritten in pencil on right hand middle page: "Bert".cooper collection, herbert charles nott, 6th battalion, card

Cuthbert "Bert" Lodington enlisted under the Alias George Williams No 1608, 3/6th Batt AIF. KIA 8.5.15. Refer 2072 medals for full service details. Photo in sepia tone re "Bert" Lodington. Central photo on cardboard backing. Soldier standing in uniform holding a riding crop. Backing is light brown with ornamental surrounds."The Marlborough studios 123 Swanston St Melbourne"photogtaphy, military

Colour patch is 6th Batt AIF, the letter “A” is for Anzac meaning served Gallipoli and islands off Gallipoli. Item belonged to Thomas Robert Jones No 1982 AIF. Refer 1377 for his service history also his brother 1367.5.Colour Patch, cloth sewn around edges. Greenish strip top, purple over red with greenish strip at bottom. Letter "A" in yellow sewn into centre.uniforms - army, badges, handcrafts- embroidary, patches, jones

George KERSHAW No 814 enlisted in the AIF in G Coy 6th Batt on 17.8.1914 age 23 years. Embarked for Egypt 19.10.1914, embarked for Gallipoli 5.4.1915, reported missing 25.4.1915, a Court of Enquiry held on 24.4.1916 finds that he was KIA 25.4.1915..1) ANZAC medallion awarded tp George Kershaw .2) hinged lidded presentation box black with purple velvet lining. .3) certificate from the commonwealth of AUST .4) .5) cardboard post box & lid “G Kershaw”numismatics - medals, military, containers - commercial, documents - certificates, military history

.1) GEORGE EDWIN WRIGHT No 825 G Coy 7th Batt AIF, KIA. CHARLES WRIGHT No 5241, 16th R's 6th Batt AIF, KIA. Refer 780 for their service details plus brother Thomas Wright "MM" also 1227P. .1) Copy of black & white photo, full length portrait of soldier GEORGE WRIGHT in uniform. .2) Copy of black & white photo, full length portrait of soldier CHARLES WRIGHT in uniform, wearing webbing..1) In print below photo: GEORGE WRIGHT .2) In print below photo: CHARLES WRIGHT photography - hotographs, military history, aif, mm

Charles Edward Kennerley enlisted in the 13 reinforcements 6th Batt AIF on 9.7.15 age 18 years 6 months. He transferred to the 59 th Batt on 20.4.16. He was hospitalised 5 times with various illnesses and was discharged from the AIF on 18.11.19.Medal set, court mounted, set of (2) re C.E Kennerley. 1. War Medal 1914-1919, silver colour. 2. Victory Medal, gold colour."4227 Pte CE Kennerley 6 BN AIF"numismatics-medals, military, metalcraft

George Williams No 1608, actually Cuthbert Lodington. He enlisted under an assumed name of an Aunt. Enlisted on 4.12.14 in the 3rd reinforcements to the 6th Batt AIF. Embarked 19.2.15 for Eygpt then Gallipoli. Reported missing 8.5.15, confirmed KIA same day. Refer 2070P.Medal set, brass plate mounted, set of (3) re G Williams. 1. 1914-15 Star. 2. War Medal 1914-19. 3. Victory Medal. "1608 Pte G Williams 6 Bn AIF"medals, military, history

Alfred Gray No 3766 enlisted in 12th reinforcements 6th Batt AIF on 9.7.15 age 44 years 4 months, embarked for Eygpt on 23.11.15, embarked for France 29.3.16. He Died of Disease (DOD) on 16.8.16, Dilation of the Heart and Anaesthenia. Refer 1658 re his brother.Medal set, court mounted, set of (3) re Alfred Gray. 1. 1914-15 Star. 2. War Medal 1914-1919. 3. Victory Medal."3766 Pte A.Gray 6 Bn AIF"numismatics- medals - military, metalcraft

Archibald John Nelson Brown No 6225 enlisted in 20th reinforcements 6th Batt AIF on 2.5.1916 age 20 years. Embarked for England 11.9.1916, embarked for France 13.12.1916, WIA 4.10.1917 GSW's left leg and right hand. Returned to France 17.9.1918, discharged from the AIF 29.12.1919.Medals, court mounted, set of 2, re J N BROWN 1. War Medal 1914-19 2. Victory Medal6255 A/CPL A J N BROWN 6BN AIFmedals, military, history, passchendaele barracks trust

Presented by Bradshaws business college for physical training. 1921- 1924 6th Bn Short challase shaped cyp with rimmed lip. Silver has oxidised and the finish is dark. One handle is missinf and the remaining one has been repaired Flaired stem with ridge halfway up Enscribed on obvers and reverse of cup Obverse- "2nd Brigade Annual S. Cadet Sports Presented by Bradshaws Business College for Physical Training" Reverse "Won by 1921. 6th Batt" 1922. 6th " " 1923. 6th " " 1924 6th" " Base "E.P/A/N.S WHITE THROUSH regimental property, 6bn

Athol McGregor Kirkwood No 323 enlisted in C Coy 6th Batt AIF on 17.8.14 age 19 years 4 months. Embarked for Eygpt 19.10.14, embark for Gallipoli 5.4.15, awarded Distinguished Conduct Medal (DCM) north of Cape Helles Dardanelles on 8.5.15, promoted Cpl 9.5.15, KIA 27.7.15. Medal set - court mounted set of (3) Re. A. Kirkwood. .1) 1914 -15 star .2) War Medal 1914 - 19 Replica not engraved. .3) Victory medal."323 Cple A Mc G. Kirkwood 6 BN A.I.F.medals, military, bravery, passchendaele barracks trust

John George Duncan McInnes came from Lyall in Victoria. He enlisted in the AIF 29.2.1916 as No 5736 in the 6th Batt aged 26 years. He embarked on 3.7.1916 for England. He then transfered to the 59th Batt AIF. In the field he was hospitalised with Broncho Pneumonia and passed away on 31.12.1916. Refer 782.2, 786P.The outer brown frame has very fine markings in small circle arrangements. The centre photo has a frame edge with a flowing ribbon across the top. The centre photo itself is 100mm wide x 150mm high. The image of McInnes is blurred around the edge of the section in the area with white background. 5736, john george duncan mcinnes, 59th batt, aif

W.C Harris No 5105 enlisted on 22.1.16 in 16th reinforcements 6th Batt AIF. He then transferred to the 57 th Batt. On 28.10. 16 he was attached to 15th LTM Battery. He was KIA on 26.9.17. See also item no 1855. Harris and Yarrow were brothers in law killed one day apart.Medal set, court mounted, set of (2) re William Charles Harris. 1. British War Medal 1914-19. 2. Victory Medal."5105 Pte WC Harris 57 Bn AIF"numismatics-medals-military, metalcraft, military history-army

A. SGT (Acting Sergeant) William John Hannan enlisted in the 16th reinforcements 6th Batt AIF on 31.1.16. Transferred to the 57th Batt 19.5.16 then to the 57th Batt 14.10.16. To hospital with Trench Feet on 28.11.16, WIA on 6.4.18 with GSW's to head and ankle. Transferred to 5th MG Batt on 17.9.18. Discharged from the AIF on 12.10.19.Medals, court mounted, set of (2) Re W.J.Hannan 1. War Medal 1914-19. 2. Victory Medal."5102 A- SGT W.J Hannan 58 BN A.I.F"numastics - medals - military, metalcraft

Richard John Gray No 5392 enlisted in 17th reinforcements 6th Batt AIF on 31.1.16 age 43 years 9 months. Embarked 4.4.16. Hospital with scabies 3.11.16 then Myalgia. Hospital 29.8.17 with Influenza. RTA 31.10.17 as he was over age. Discharged from the AIF 4.2.18. Refer 1659 re his brother.Medal set, court mounted, set of (2) re R.J Gray. 1 War Medal 1914-1919 2 Victory Medal."5392 Pte RJ Gray 6 BN AIF"numismatics- medals - military, metalcraft

William Bailey Jackson enlisted in the AIF No 5813 in the 18th reinforcements 6th Batt on 14.7.1915 age 44 years. Embarked for England 3.7.1916, hospitalised aboard ship (not stated why), embarks for Australia 4.5.1917 classed with Senility and Rhuematism for discharge, discharged from the Army on 11.8.1917. Refer Cat No 3446P for his son George’s service. Black / white photo of WWI soldier, Private William Bailey JACKSON wearing a peaked cap & leather leggings. Standing beside him is Charlotte, wearing dark clothing, a dress below her ankles & shiny leather footwear. The photo is glued to a cardboard back piece.Bottom right: “Kalma 57 & 59 Pall Mall Bendigo” On rear: “William Bailey Jackson, Charlotte. With best love to (? illegible) from mother & father”photography-photographs, military history - army

WILLIAM LESLIE PHILLIPS No 5751 enlisted in the AIF in 18th reinforcements 6th Batt on 13.3.1916 age 20 years 11 months. Embarked for England 3.7.1916, embarked for France 29.9.1916, hospitalised 30.11.1916 with Trench Feet., Transferred to 60th Batt 19.9.1917, hospitalised 3.12.1917 with Trench Feet, return to unit 10.12.1917, KIA France 5.4.1918.Olive green mount, rectangular wooden frame. Rectangular coloured certificate in purple & green honouring Pte LES W PHILLIPS. “From the residents of White Hills to the family of Pte LES W PHILLIPS, KIA at Villers-Bretonneux April 5th 1918”documents-certificates, frame accessories, military history, white hills

Charles Wright No 825 enlisted in G Coy 7th Batt AIF on 18.8.14 age 20 years, embark for Eygpt 19.10.14. Reported WIA and missing 25.4.15. A court of enquiry confirmed KIA 23.9.17, no known grave. George Edwin Wright No 5241 enlisted in 16 reinforcements 6th Batt AIF on 9.12.15 age 18 years 4 months. Embark for England 1.4.16, embark for France 29.8.16. KIA 8.12.16, no known grave. Thomas Stanley Wright No 5242 in 16th reinforcements 6th Batt AIF on 21.12.16 age 21 years. Embark for England 1.4.16, embark for France 29.8.16, WIA 29.4.17 GSW to chest, return to unit 10.9.17, awarded the Military Medal 4.10.17 at Broodseinde Ridge near Ypres, WIA in same action GSW to Abdomen. Discharged from the AIF 23.1.1920. Refer 781.2P, 1227P. Display, framed, covered with glass. Contains 2 Commemorative plaques - CHARLES WRIGHT & GEORGE EDWIN WRIGHT. One 1914/1915 Star on its own. Display in depth holds Victory Medal, Military Medal, British War Medal and small brass badge or medallion - THOMAS STANLEY WRIGHT.Engraved white on metal labels: Top: COMPLIMENTS MRS JEAN GERBES NEE WRIGHT FOR THE WRIGHT FAMILY IN MEMORY OF CHARLES J AND GEORGE EDWIN - WRIGHT Middle behind glass: THOMAS STANLEY WRIGHT MM 6th BTN On white label in black print: THOMAS STANLEY WRIGHT 5242 16th REO's Batt AIF Enlisted 21.12.15 age 21 Embarked 1.4.16 WIA twice Awarded MM 4.10.17 at BROODSEINDE RIDGE Discharged 23.1.20 Bottom: COMPLIMENTS MRS KATHLEEN WRIGHT AND FAMILY IN MEMORY OF HUSBAND AND FATHER THOMAS STANLEY WRIGHT MM See also 781.2Pnumismatics - medals/military, plaques, metalcraft

Reginald Roy McGrice No 6065 enlisted on 11.4.1916 in the 19th reinforcements 6th Batt AIF age 20 years 6 months. Embarked for England 28.7.1916, transfers to 38th Batt 30.9.1916, embarks for France 22.11.16, WIA 12.10.1917 GSW to Left hand, hospital 23.1.1918 with Diarrehoea, transfers to 14th Batt 3.9.1918, discharged from the AIF 4.12.1919. Medals, court mounted, set of 2 re R R MCGRICE 1. War Medal 1914-19 2. Victory Medal6065 PTE R R MCGRICE 38 BN AIFmedals, military, history, passchendaele barracks trust

William John Dennis No 3287 enlisted in the 11th reinforcements 6th Batt AIF on 29.7.15 aged 18 years. Embarked for Eygpt 11.10.15. Transferred to the 58th Batt 17.2.16. Transferred to the 57th Batt15.3.16. Hospital with Scabies on 11.4.17. Hospital with PUO on 1.7.18 then Inflamation of the left knee 14.7.18. Discharged from the AIF 23.8.19. PUO, Pyrexia unknown origin, feverish.Diary of W J DENNIS on ruled note paper. 19 pages of entries. 4 pages of addresses. The diary covers the period 11.10.1915 to 15.4.1919.Diary is handwritten in ink.documents-diaries, military history-aif