Sir Gilbert Joseph Cullen Dyett (1891-1964) was born in Bendigo, at the age of 14 he started working for J H Curnow Real Estate and Auction rooms. In March 1915 he was commissioned as Lieutenant in the 7th Battalion and was badly wounded at Lone Pine, Gallipoli. After the war he was prominent in many organizations including Anzac Remembrance Appeal, Ocean Road Trust, Returned Services League, Australian War Memorial, The British Empire Service League, Racecourse Licences Board of Victoria, Victoria Trotting and Racing Association (which was largely controlled by John Wren) He was caricatured as Captain Dwyer by Frank Hardy in his novel Power without Glory. HE was Knighted in 1934. Died in Fitzroy in1964 and is buried in Bendigo. Ref. Australian Dictionary of Biography. https://adb.anu.edu.au/biography/dyett-sir-gilbert-joseph-cullen-6071 IAN DYETT COLLECTION: Black and white Image of Presentation piece to Sir Gilbert Dyett as the Federal President of the Returned Sailors & Soldiers Imperial League of Australia for presiding over the Seventh Biennial Conference held at Anzac House Melbourne from the 9th to the 13th of November 1934. In two sections with black frames probably joined by hinges resting on a black case in which the piece may have kept. Decorations on the piece include the Union Jack and the Australian Flag. The photograph in is mounted on grey card.gilbert dyett, seventh biennial conference of the british empire service league, anzac house melbourne

Copy of a photo of inside the Returned Nurses' Club room at ANZAC House on Collins Street in Melbourne.Black and white A4 photocopy of a photograph of a large room at ANZAC House with armchairs and small tables spread throughout.australian nurses, anzac house (melbourne), returned army nurses' club, club rooms

The 8th Light Horse Regiment AIF was raised at Broadmeadows Victoria in September 1914 under the command of Lieutenant Colonel Alexander White and formed part of the 3rd Light Horse Brigade. The regiment served at Gallipoli where in a courageous but ill-fated charge at the Nek on 7 August 1915 it suffered horrendous casualties including Lieutenant Colonel White. Rebuilt in Egypt under the command of Lieutenant Colonel Leslie Maygar VC the regiment went on the serve throughout the Middle East Campaign. Colonel Maygar died of wounds at Beersheba when the regiment was attacked by enemy aircraft while waiting to follow up the successful charge of the 4th LH Brigade on 30 October 1917. The 8th Light Horse AIF was disbanded in 1919, but soon after re-raised as the 8th (Indi) Light Horse in the Citizen Military Forces, superseding 16th (Indi) Light Horse. It had its headquarters at Benalla with sub-units throughout the Upper Murray and Northeast Victoria. In December 1941, the regiment converted from horse to mechanised, initially as 8th Reconnaissance Battalion then in July 1942 it became 8th Cavalry Regiment and served in Northern Territory. As Japanese threat to the mainland declined the regiment was disbanded.Represents the ongoing camaraderie of soldiers from Victoria.Program for the 1933 Annual Reunion of the 8th Light Horse Regiment (AIF) Association held at Anzac House Melbourne. Program is glued to light card backing.reunion, light horse

The pages of written text cover everything the RSL does from welfare, commemorative, legal aid, membership, women's auxiliary and housing to name a few. Bert Pollard was an active RSL Member involved in Committee and the District Board. He served in WW2.Diary black plastic covers with gold text on front cover, top has the RSL logo followed by "Serving Still - 1969 - Victorian Branch", inside first page are details re Anzac House Melbourne, there are 28 pages of written text, page for members personal details, 4 blank pages for notes, the Calendar itself folds out for viewing and to enter notes, last page has a 12 month calendar. "Bert Pollard, phone 5433741"brsl, smirsl, diary

Olive green hardcover book. The cover has a maroon coloured rectangle template in the middle with the hospital symbol; the title appears below in a darker olive print.non-fictionA pictorial history of the Fourth General Hospital during the years 1942 - 1945.united states army general hospital 4th, world war 1939-1945, world war ii medical care australia, world war ii hospitals pictorial works, wwii, ww2

The news story is about the recollections of Miss Jean Hardham, as she attended the a reunion of war nurses at ANZAC House, Melbourne. Former Williamstown Hospital matron and Army nurse, Jean said that although the hardships and horrors of the battlefields in the Middle East are almost as vivid today as when they actually happened forty-four years ago, she would go through the experience again if she lived her life over. Jean had never wanted to do anything other than nurse, so she left Australia in 1940 as a member of the Ambulance Sea Transport Unit of a ship carrying 15,000 soldiers to the battlefields of Palestine and Egypt. 1941 saw her headed to Asia, fleeing the Japanese during the fall of Singapore. After the war, Jean worked at various Victoria hospitals and tutured at the Darley Army training camp. Her nursing career ended at the Williamstown Hospital, where she was matron until her retirement in 1971. A newspaper clipping with a large title along the top, a large column of text on the left hand side and a large black and white photo of a seated older woman with a photo album.'Western Independent _ Sunshine - 24th April 1989' [blue ink, along top of paper]world war 2, wwii, ww2, world war ii, army nurse, middle east, papua new guinea, greece, syria, gaza ridge, israel, italian, german

Original Souvenir booklet from 1919Souvenir of the Grand Review By the Governor General of Victorian Returned Naval Men and Members of the Australian Imperial Forces (A.I.F.) held at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on the 3rd of May 1919.Picture of His Majesty the King (George the Fifth).Photos of Our Heroes in the Making on page 2. Pictures of various politicians the Governor General on page 3. Pages 4 and 5 displays the colours of various units participating in the parade. Pictures of worldwide dignitaries on page 6.Page shows photographs of where Australia's Glorious deeds were done. On the rear shows Anzac House, Collins Street, Melbourne.

Personal letters (approx. 150) of Edward Howells sent to his wife during WW1 from Turkey, Egypt, France and England. Letters (in German) received from Lydia Imberger in Jaffa. Official correspondence from HQ. Picture postcards (approx. 130) of the above locations. Collection includes notebooks and some personal photographs. WW1 collection of personal and official letters, postcards, and notebooks, belonging to Captain Edward John Howells (23rd Battalion, B Company/1st Field Squadron). photographs, ww1, letters, edward john howells, 23 battalion, lydia imberger

Coleman embarked from Fremantle on HMAT Ascanius on 2nd November 1914. He was killed at Gallipoli on 25th April 1915.Letters, postcard, photographs, medals and notebook of Edward Coleman (647 - 11th Battalion, F Company). Notebook contains sketches and three poems.photographs, ww1, gallipoli, letters, edward john coleman, 11 battalion, ascanius

8th Battalion embarked from Melbourne on board Transport A24 Benalla on 19th October 1914. Temple was awarded the Military Cross in mid 1918, and Bar to Military Cross in mid 1919. He returned to Australia in July 1919, and later (1920?) returned to France to marry and live.Collection of Alfred Temple (938 - 8th Battalion, H Company) includes 8th Battalion Christmas card, letter signed by General Birdwood congratulating Lieutenant Temple on being awarded the Military Cross, wedding invitation to the Paris wedding (on 26/2/20) of Lt Temple, and a letter dated 5 December 1941 from Temple - in occupied France - to his mother via a neutral source in USA.military cross, ww1, letters, 8 battalion, alfred douglas temple, general birdwood

60th Battalion Presentation of Colours at the Recreation Ground, Carlton on 6th June 1915. Presentation by Governor-General and Commander in Chief of the Commonwealth of Australia, Sir Ronald Munro Ferguson.Presentation of Colours procedural program - Sunday, 6th June 191560 battalion colours, ronald munro ferguson, presentation of colours

Forty four boxed "Magpie" cigarette cards of WW1 scenes.

First signed entry dated 9th June 1942 - Capt C.F. Thompson. The Club was opened on 15th May 1942- the final entry is dated 1st December 1950.Hardcover, lined visitors book of the Returned Soldiers League's "Fighting Forces Leave Club". rsl, fighting forces leave club

Autographs and sketches collected from Colonial patients during Wilby's WW1 service on staff at Grayling Hospital in 1916. Wilby enlisted in September 1914 and returned to Australia on 12th May 1917.WW1 hard-covered, black/brown leather "Autographs" book of Robert George Wilby (189 - 1st Field Ambulance, C Squadron).

The sender of one (or more) of the cards was John William Hunter (4713 - 24th Battalion, 12th Reinforcement). Hunter died of wounds on 8th May 1917 at Bullecourt.Album collection of embroidered and non-embroidered WW1 postcards from various sources to an unknown recipient.john william hunter, ww1, 24th battalion

Pictured is Captain Eric Gordon Glassford (AAMC - 10 Field Ambulance) who was awarded a Military Cross for his actions at Passchendale. Glassford's older brother - Capt John Canute Gordon Glassford - also served with 10 Field Ambulance and was awarded a Military Cross for his actions on the Western Front.Photograph taken in July 1916 at Maribyrnong training facilty in Victoria.Personally signed by all those photographed.photographs, ww1, 10 field ambulance, aamc, john canute gordon glassford, eric gordon glassford

Lt Harry Day (29th Battalion, 14th Reinforcement) embarked from Melbourne on board HMAT Ulysses on 22 December 1917, and returned to Australia on 9 July 1919Photograph of 11 Section, 3 Platoon, 3 OTS Duntroon July 1916. 2nd Lieutenant Harry Arnold Day is pictured.Personally signed by each person photographed.photographs, 29 battalion, duntroon, harry arnold day

Victorian Mounted Rifles contingent for Queen Victoria Jubilee 1897.Victorian Mounted Rifles at Government House, Victoria

Group includes Monash and Chauvel.Group photograph described as "Historic Gathering at Duntroon of Leaders Since the War". All names listed. Circa 1920.

Grieve embarked from Melbourne on board HMAT Persic on 3rd June 1916, and returned to Australia on 8th April 1918. He was awarded the Victoria Cross for his actions at Messines on 7th June 1917.Collection of photographs, letters and newspaper articles of Robert Cuthbert Grieve (37th Battalion, A Company)photographs, ww1, letters, victoria cross, robert cuthbert grieve, 37 battalion, messines

In November 1914 Williams was serving onboard HMAS Sydney when the German ship Emden was sunk. He continued in service with the navy after the war, and also served in WW2.Royal Australian Navy service record of John Robert Williams (8298). Cap band from German ship S.M.S. Emden.john robert williams, hmas sydney, sms emden, ww1

William Jackson (588 - 17th Battalion, B Company) embarked from Sydney onboard HMAT Themistocles on 12th May 1915. Awarded the Victoria Cross for conspicuous bravery in France in June 1916. Died in 1959, aged 61 years. Victoria Cross 'For most conspicuous bravery. On the return from a successful raid, several members of the raiding party were seriously wounded in "No Man's Land" by shell fire. Private Jackson got back safely and, after handing over a prisoner whom he had brought in, immediately went out again under very heavy shell fire and assisted in bringing in a wounded man. He then went out again, and with a sergeant was bringing another wounded man when his arm was blown off by a shell and the sergeant was rendered unconscious. He then returned to our trenches, obtained assistance, and went out again to look for his two wounded comrades. He set a splendid example of pluck and determination. His work has always been marked by the greatest coolness and bravery.' Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 184 Date: 14 December 1916 Photograph of Australia's youngest Victoria Cross winner.WW1 photograph of William Jackson (17th Battalion, B Company) taken on "France's Day 13-7-17".france, ww1, victoria cross, william jackson, 17 battalion

Case contains Minutes of Meetings, financial statements, and general correspondence and accounts of the Scottish Ex-Service Assn. Dates range from April 1975 to March 1995. Small, brown leather case with latches and locks, containing records of The Scottish Ex-Service Association of Australia.Gold embossed initials "J.A.D.".scottish ex-service association of australia

Collection of letters and photographs of Rohan D. Rivett, war correspondent and prisoner of war. Includes letter from John W. Davis of New York law firm Davis Polk Wardwell to Herbert Robinson Brookes regarding Rivett's 1946 book, Behind Bamboo, and his (Davis) views on Russia and post-war Europe. The souvenir programme is dated September 1944, Tamarkan Thailand. Thirty three pages, brown paper cover."Memories of the Gay 90's" by Rae N. Nixonrohan d rivett, herbert robinson brookes, prisoners of war, behind bamboo, rae nixon, signals 8 division

George Langley, a teacher from Port Melbourne, embarked from Melbourne onboard HMAT Ulysses on 10th May 1915. Commanded the Australian units of the Imperial Camel Corps and later was CO of the 14th Light Horse. Returned to Australia in July 1919. Albums (7), photographs, negatives and postcards of George Furner Langley (14 Australian Light Horse / Imperial Camel Corps). ww1, george furner langley, imperial camel corps, 14 light horse, photographs

Twice rejected in Melbourne for active service, Rudduck booked a passage to London and joined the King's Own Royal Lancaster Regiment, gaining his commission shortly thereafter. Lieutenant Rudduck lost his left arm in action in France, but following repeated requests was susequently permitted to return to the trenches, where he later died from further wounds on 5th June 1918. Ruddock's brother, Ernest, served with 57th Battalion in France.Four letters sent from Europe by Rudduck - while on active service - during April and May 1918 to his family in Dromana (Vic).joseph john rudduck, ernest rudduck, ww1, western front

Mostly published by Allan & Co. Melbourne, and various London Publishers.Selection of sheet music circa 1900. sheet music, music scores, boer war, ww1

Born in Derby, Tasmania, Tink enlisted in January 1941 and was discharged in December 1945. Documents include Flying Log Book, RAAF ID, paybooks and certificates of training and service.Official WWII RAAF documents and photographs of Flying Officer Owen Tink (401289). owen edgar tink, wwii, raaf, flying log book

Log Book covers the period from 1943 until Palmer's discharge in 1952. Post-war, Palmer was Captain of the New Zealand Govenor Generals aircraft (the GG at the time was Bernard Freyberg). Palmer was awarded an Air Force Cross in 1949. WW II official Log Book of Flight Lt. Edward Palmer (033145).edward charles palmer, raaf, wwii, flying log book, bernard freyberg