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. Colour postcard with an Australian flag, floral wreath and printed message. Handwritten message on back.Front: "A safe return"album, photo album, newspaper clippings, postcard, wwi, australian flag, a safe return

Post Card "To wish you a speedy and Safe return" (part of COL049)documents, ww1, general

From the album of WWI soldier William West (1268) of the 29 Infantry Battalion, 5th Pioneers Battalion. This postcard, addressed to soldier William West, was written by his wife on behalf of their young daughter. The final line reads, 'When are you coming home Daddy dear?' 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. Cheaper and more efficient than traditional letters, postcards were an enormously popular means of communication between families and those at the front. Postcard with white background and cut out of a green gum leaf"wishing you a speedy and safe return" "A gum leaf from Australia"album, photo album, newspaper clippings, postcard, wwi, remembrance, gum leaf, gumleaf, australia

Heavy paper letter from Buckingham Palace wishing the soldier a safe return home from the mother country.

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KING GEORGE SAFE RETURN HOME LETTER, undated signed George R.J. Issued with Buckingham Palace crest.Black printing with a rubber stamped signature .australia, military

There is an Alexis Harold Safstrom No 1723, 38th Batt 1st reinforcements then 59th Batt. He was WIA twice and discharged on 31.8.1919. There are two Woodheads with an initial L. This is possibly L.H.B Woodhead No 728, 8th Batt then late in the war 25th Batt. He was WIA twice coming home late 1918. The colour patch on the uniform is possibly 8th Batt. Safstrom was (born in Heathcote, enlisted Bendigo)which fits in with the donor of the items Mrs May Burns. Woodhead was from Mildura. The only connection could be that they were both in England at the same time the card was written. Photo post card B & W, portrait of a single person in uniform.Rear of photo: “ 8.7.17 to A.H Safstrom With best wishes for a safe return home & Australia from L Woodhead”documents, postcards, photography

Black & white photograph of three women. Inscription. To dear Albert Maggs, with love and best wishes with a safe return, from sisters and mother. B.A.Maggs, Main rd, Ringwood.Evelyn & Grandma & Chrissie (Harriet)maggs, mrs, evelyn, harriet, clothing and dress

This Bible was given in March 1916 to Private Henry Havelock Rogers (1895-1917), the son of Joseph and Ellen Rogers of Warrnambool. He left Australia in April 1916 as a member of the 14th Battalion (17 Reinforcement Group) and died in France in April 1917 as a result of wounds. The cousins named on the card were the three older children of Arthur and Agnes Rogers, also of Warrnambool. Joseph and Arthur Rogers were brothers. The Bible was found in the MacDonald Street, South Warrnambool home of Bill Rogers, another son of Arthur and Agnes Rogers not born until the 1920s (deceased estate item). This item has a particular poignancy as it was given to a Warrnambool World War One soldier who was killed in action. Perhaps he carried the Bible with him and it was returned to his family after his death. This is a black leather-covered book of 822 pages. The cover extends over the edges of the pages and has gold lettering on the front cover and spine. The pages are gilt-edged and there are several colour maps at the end of the book. There is a blue ribbon marker encased in the binding. The inscription is on a loose card and is handwritten in black ink. ‘To Dear Harry Wishing Him God Speed & Safe Return From His Loving Uncle, Aunt And Cousins, Rita, Alfie & Charlie’. henry rogers, rogers families of south warrnambool, world war one and warrnambool

Associated with WW1 good news card to and for loved ones. Connected to Adde Cooper WW1 soldier and Chiltern Resident. Associated with WW1 loved ones. Sent on behalf of family, friend and loved ones at home to their WW1 soldier abroad. Faded grey and white card with message associated with WW1. 130mm x 65mm. Depicts a map of Australia with a man and woman sitting and reading. Wording on the card is associated with good news and prays about their loved one. A Boomerang above the man and woman gives a message of good news and prayers for their WW1 loved one. Boomerang on card says : Anxious ever anxious good news of you to learn. Praying ever praying for your speedy safe return. ww1 card, card of prayer and good news ww1

Handwritten letter from Arthur Warratt, State School, Bolinda and dated Nov. 4 1909 asking for a copy of his signature for his autograph album and congratulating him on his pluck and safe return.Arthur Warrattmine, gold, joseph davies, joseph davies collection- letter of congratulations, arthur warratt, state school bolinda

Small illustrated New Testament, given to N. G. D. McPherson VX75070 by his parents. Given to their son heading off to war during Worl War 11. Coloured illustrations, with an Arabic theme, throughout the small book.To Mac from Mum & dad, wishing you the best of luck and a safe return. VX75070 N. G. D. McPherson 29 Johnson Street Castlemainenew testament, mcpherson

“To my dear Bro Bob” is to Robert Thomas Heard No 5105, KIA who carried the Bible. (from his sister Jess) Refer Cat No 1893.2P for his service history.Pocket Bible New Testament Black Leather Cover. On the inside back cover is a small inset photo of his sister Jess“To my dear Bro Bob wishing him good luck and safe return Sister Jess” “Mrs J Hendry 78 Ophir St Golden Square”books religion, testament

Photo of 538 Pte. Charles Raymond McClymont. 8 Battalion 1st AIF. Included in frame 1xRing with unit colours, IxMedallion present by Bungaree People, to commemrate a safe return from the front 1917. 1X Set WW1 medals, 1X Hospital form.first world war (ww1), 1914 - 1918, photo/pictures, ballarat rsl, ballarat

White card with white red and blue flags and blue print. On the card are the words, ' Welcome to Bendigo. The Bendigo Branch of the R.S. & S.I. L.A. welcome you back to your Native City, congratulating you on your safe return.' Major Adams, V.D. Two copies. C. 1945.clubs and associations, history, service clubs, lydia chancellor, collection, world war ii, civic reception, returned sailors & soldiers imperial league australia

.2) Letter is to Mrs R Burns, 100 Hope Street, Geelong, Vic. Items relate to W D S BURNS No 56 Provost Corpr AIF. Refer Cat No 2076.3P for his service details..1) Letter, yellowed paper with Royal Crest in red at top wishing individual a safe return home. .2) Letter yellowed advising that No 56 W D S BURNS will be returning to Australia per transport Indarra from Australian Imperial Force. Signed by Office in Charge Base Records..1) At top in red print: “Red Crest, Buckingham Palace” At bottom handwritten in black: “George R I”letters, the king, 56, provost, returning

John Kerin Minister of Primary Industry and Energy after returning safely from a trip to sea on the Cheryl Anne and being stuck on the Bar for half an hour Lakes Entrance VictoriaBlack and white photograph of John Kerin Minister of Primary Industry and Energy after returning safely from a trip to sea on the Cheryl Anne and being stuck on the Bar for half an hour Lakes Entrance Victoriafishing industry, people, politicians

Pocket size book covered in dark blue buckram. The title was embossed in gold. It has 348 pages. The printing is in black ink.A page in from the front has written "To Cpl J L Brown - from White Hills, Baptist Church on the eve of departure for active service abroad. Commending you to our God & Heavenly Father and praying for your safe return, 2.3.41. 2.Timothy 2:3.bible, the new testament

Karyrie is a rural location in Buloke Shire, Victoria.One of a few Historical remaining items from the hamlet of Karyrie, Victoria. Fifteen men listed- returnees WW11. Silver inscriptions on metal attached to varnished wood.A THANKSGIVING TO GOD /FROM THIS CONGREGATION /FOR THE SAFE RETURN OF OUR MEN WHO FOUGHT / IN WORLD WAR11 1939-45 . J. Lee; I.Kerr ; A.McDougall ; R. Gaylor; A.Gaylor; J. Tierney; W.A. Allan ; A.L. Allan; A.N. Allan; R.W.Allan; R.W.Allan; J.A. Allan ; R.E. Allan; D.McQuinn ; Rev. A.Boag ww11; enlisted; presbyterian church; roll of honour; karyrie ; returnees.

Historical due to inscription on item.Possibly of WW11 historic significance. Rectangular embossed metal matchbox holder.Embossed The Mayor, Councillors and Citizens of the City of Northcote wishes for a safe and speedy return - Cheerio!matchbox holder, ww2

This object relates to Herbert Swain Greening. He was born on 1/01/1891 in Ballarat, Victoria. Herbert Swain served in the AIF (3292) enlisting on 13/07/1915 in Ballarat, Victoria before being discharged from duties with the 5 Battalion as a Army Non-Commissioned Private on 15/02/1918, being determined medically unfit for service. Herbert Swain sustained a gunshot wound to his wrist during service. Herbert Swain Greening's next of kin is Mrs. M. Greening - Mother. Herbert Greening was awarded the 1914-1915 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal.Pocket New Testament with navy ribbon bookmark attached to top of spine, pages edged in gold, in canvas pouch with metal press stud. Interior inscriptions include lists of places where Private Greening traveled on service as well as a personal message. Pouch - "3292 Pte H S Greening. B Coy 5th Battn" Testament - Front & back - List of towns/cities & dates; Names, service numbers & addresses Inscription - "To my dearest brother Charlie, as a loving keepsake from Nellie. Knowing that whenever you look at it you will think of those who love you and who will always be thinking of you. God grant you good health and a safe return. Your loving sister, Nellie"first world war, world war one, the great war, 1914 - 1918, literature, ballarat rsl, ballarat

Appears to have been issued to soldiers, possibly embarking from Port Melbourne, in World War II. Item donated to PMHPS by David Graham, who received the item from a family member of the original recipient.Metal matchbox cover, with the City of Port Melbourne crest on one side and a message from the Mayor, Councillors and citizens of Port Melbourne on the other to departing soldiers during World War II"City of Port Melbourne - Victoria - Australia" "The Mayor, Councillors and citizenz of Port Melbourne extend to you all good wishes for a safe and speedy return - Cheerio!"armed services - army, armed services - navy, local government - city of port melbourne, war - world war ii

Private James Andrew Sutherland - VX59088 ,POW - Thailand (Burma Railway) and Changi.Paper certificate with "City of Prahran" as heading with Australian Coat of Arms. Blue and red border.To Private James A Sutherland. We have the honour on behalf of the Mayor, Councilors and Citizens of the City of Prahran to convey to you their highest appreciation and thanks for the action you have taken by voluntarily enlisting in the Australian Imperial Force for active service overseas in the war between Great Britain and her Allies against Germany. The honour and good name of the Commonwealth is in your hands, and we have every confidence that you will preserve the noble traditions already laid down by the men who constituted the Army of the first A.I.F. who served our country and distinguished themselves so worthily in the last Great War. We wish you God speed and a safe return to your Native land. Signed Wm M McIlwrick Mayor, J M Ellis Councilor and J Romaiu Town Clerk.

Booklet issued in September 1914 containing a complete roll of the first Victorian Contingent to "the Motherland", documenting Australia's offer to send troops to Great Britain after the declaration of war, and the response by Victoria. Around 6,700 men volunteered within three weeks to take part in an "expeditionary force", and gathered at a camp at Broadmeadows in preparation for sailing on one of 26 troopships being sent by Australia. The booklet was produced as a souvenir to the "gallant men who responded so readily to the call to arms. Theirs is the spirit that has built up the greatness of England's empire." The wish that they have a "speedy and safe return to sunny Australia" underlines the naivety or innocence of the times. ON the declaration of war the Commonwealth Government immediately cabled the Imperial Authorities, offering to send an Expeditionary Force of 20,000 men to assist the Empire in this the greatest struggle in history. The offer was gratefully accepted by the mother country and immediately the enrolment of volunteers was begun, officers and men enthusiastically rallied to the call, and in the course of two or three weeks the whole of the contingents were in camp. The offer was made on the 3rd August, 1914, and before the end of September the troops were ready for the front. The command of the Expeditionary Force has been entrusted to Brigadier-General Bridges, who is ably assisted by the best officers in Australia. To transport the troops to England twenty-six of the largest and best liners that come to Australian waters have been engaged as troopships. The whole of the cost (estimated at more than £5,000,000) of equipping and maintaining the troops during the war will be borne by Australia, and even if the cost should be treble the amount it will be cheerfully and readily responded to in aid of the Empire. A Second Expeditionary Force is now in course of enrolment. Our Victorian First Contingent comprises some 6,700 officers and men, and this booklet is issued as a souvenir of Victoria's complement and to serve as a record and memento of the gallant men who responded so readily to the call to arms. Theirs is the spirit that has built up the greatness of England's Empire—the spirit that will support it while empires last. May Providence guide them to speedy victory and a safe return to sunny Australia. September, 1914. The booklet also mentions that a secondary expeditionary force is being assembled, so may have also functioned as an inducement to enlist. "For Empire. Australia's Rally to the Dear Old Flag." Roll of Honor. Victoria's First Expeditionary Force to the Motherland. Soft cover. Front cover contains image of Union Jack. Title in white, and subtitles in red . Stapled in spine. Publisher's name and address on back cover to bottom right. Contains black and white images. Index of soldiers names listed by Divisional Headquarters and Battalions. 16 pages. soldiers, world war one, british empire, first expeditionary force