Refers to the service of "Albert Boldiston" See Cat 747 and 10924.1. Black and white image of Salisbury Cathedral. A pond in the foreground. 2. Black and white image of Salisbury town. On back in green ink is printed "Souvenir of Salisbury". There is a red 1 penny stamp. 3. Bifold postcard. One side has an image of a bridge and a building with a clocktower. Tghe otgher side has 4 smaller images of Sailsbury buildings. When opened up the word 'Salisbury' is printed in green ink. 4. Postcard front has an image of an Emu and a Boomerang. There is a poem at bottom centre, titled "Hoping you will come back to me'. 5. A postcard with drawings of a soldier, Aussie bushland, an elderley couple and a boomerang. In the boomerang is a little nostalgic poem. 6. Postcard. Painted on front is an image of some wattle flowers. Bottom left corner has a small poem. Subject is Christmas tide. 1. Someone has pencilled in a biplane. On rear St Leonards Private Hospital, Don Street. 2. Someone has drawn a small image of a kid on a bike. Address for received: Mrs J.J. Boldiston, Colbinabbin, Victoria, Aust. Colbinabbin is crossed out - written in green pencil is Junortoun P.O. via Bendigo. 3. Someone has drawn on photos - a small biplane. this is a letter to his mother. 6 lines. 4. Printed on back in light brown ink is the Manufacturers detail. 5. Written on back is a letter addressed to "Dear Bert" from J. Boldiston, 4 lines. Address Junortoun via Bendigo 23/7/18. 6. Written on the back is a letter addressed to "Dear Bert". It's from his aunt. 7 lines, senders address was Stoney Green. 5/9/18. postcards, ww1, albert boldiston, christmas

Refers to the service of: - Albert Boldiston Cat 747. Place of birth: Kyneton, Vic. Date of Entry: 2/11/16, Age 24 - Unit ANZAC Cyclist BA Embark for England: 16/12/16, Transfer to 8 Batt: 7/3/17, Embark for France: 14/6/17, Transfer to 37 Bn: 1/7/17, Hospital - sprained ankle: 5/7/17, Rejoin Unit: 7/9/17, Hospital - Trench foot: 18/11/17, Rejoin Unit: 5/6/18, WIA - GSW left wrist: 10/8/18, RTA Wounded: 20/10/18, Medically unfit due to wounded wrist joint: 29/1/19. His discharge certificate and Vic BDM's show POB as Kyneton. His application to enlist shows Colbinabbin.Certificate is a heavy duty paper document. Printed in black ink and printed on both sides. Titled "Australian Imperial Expeditionary Force", "Certificate of Discharge". There is printing up the left hand side and a stamp showing silver badge No.50671 dated 10/1/19. Rear side is stamped V/B No. 30043. 41324. Description of soldier.certificate of discharge, ww1, albert boldiston

.1) Albert BOLDISTON, No. 747 enlisted 02/11/1916 ANZAC cyclist Batt. then 37th Bn. Discharged 29/01/1919. .2) Letter is to "Mr & Mrs DILLON from Pte. J. BURKE No. 3477 21st Batt. A.I.F", dated 17/02/1916. .3)-.10) These are "Daily mail official war pictures". Series 18. Albert Boldiston No 747 enlisted in the AIF in reinforcements 7 Anzac Cyclist Batt on 2.11.1916 age 24 years. Embarked for England 16.12.1916, transfer to 8th Batt 7.3.1917, embark for France 14.6.1917, transfer to 37th Batt 29.6.1917, hospital accidental injury (sprained ankle) 5.7.1917, rejoin unit 10.9.1917, hospital 18.11.1917 with Trench Feet, rejoin unit 13.6.1918, WIA 10.8.1918 GSW left wrist (through the joint) return to Australia 20.10.1918, discharged from the AIF 29.1.1919. Joseph Martin Burke No 3477 enlisted in the AIF in 8th reinforcements 21st Batt on 16.7.1915 age 21 years 4 months. Embark for Egypt 29.12.1915, transfer to 60th Batt 26.2.1916, then 57th 21.3.1916, then 13th FAB (Artillery) 27.3.1916, embark for France 16.6.1916, transfer to 25th FAB 9.7.1916 then 13th FAB 24.1.1917, hospital England while on leave 29.10.1918 with Influenza, return to Australia 21.12.1918 re the Influenza for discharge, discharged from the AIF 21.3.1919..1) Photo, B&W on cardboard, group of soldiers (20) seated outside building. Albert BOLDISTON is on 2nd left front row. .2) Postcard photo, B&W, soldier in peak cap standing. Letter on rear in ink from J.M. BURKE. .3) Postcard photo, B&W featuring "King George" in a gun pit. .4) Postcard photo, B&W featuring "Australian heavy gun at work". .5) Postcard photo, B&W featuring "Australians loading a trench mortar". .6) Postcard photo, B&W showing a camouflaged troopship. .7) Postcard photo, B&W, soldier keeping a lookout in trench. .8) Postcard photo, B&W showing "An observation balloon". .9) Postcard photo, B&W showing wounded waiting for the field ambulance. .10) Postcard photo, B&W showing "Australian gunners at work". .11) Card, yellow with black print both sides relating to a 37th Batt. 1st & 2nd A.I.F reunion "Whippbang 1950"..5) "Troopship in port".photography-photographs, military history - army