Badge received by Dorothy Kiely in 2012 on the 70th anniversary of the Australian Women's Land Army. The Australian Women’s Land Army (AWLA) was formed during the Second World War to combat rising labour shortages in the farming sector. From December 1941, when Japan entered the war, the nation’s need to build up its armed forces was placed above the needs of other industries. Agricultural labour was steadily diverted to the armed services and war industry To meet the shortfall in rural labour, State and private women’s land organisations were organised, modelled on those established in Great Britain during the First and Second World Wars. A national body was formed on 27 July 1942 under the jurisdiction of the Director General of Manpower. While policy was devised by the Commonwealth Government, the organisation of the AWLA remained State-based. An extensive recruiting campaign was undertaken for new members. Most members of the existing land armies were later incorporated into the AWLA as well. Black box containing gold star shaped badge with red crown above Australian coat of arms Badge:-Australian Women's Land Army 70th Anniversary 2012 Box:- top in gold lettering 70th Anniversary of the Australian Women's Land Armyawla, ww2, dorothy kiely

Dorothy Kiely (nee James) DOB 31/1/1922 - DOD 7/9/2017 Aged 95 - late of Moyhu and Edi Upper In February 1943 joined the Australian Women's Land Army. In 1995 received the Civilian Service Medal in recognition of her contribution to her country during the war years. Black and gold coloured frame containing sepia photograph of female in uniformHandwritten on rear - Dorothy KIELY Land Army 1943-45dorothy kiely, australian women's land army

Carl Herman Jess (Sir) CB, CMG, CBE, OBE, DSO had a long distinguished career. This is a very brief summary. Joined the Victorian Volunteer Cadets 1899 to 1906, joined the permanent Military Forces 1906 No 86 age 23 years 4 months and rose through the ranks to Captain when he enlisted in the AIF as a Capt in 4th INF Brigade HQ age 30 years on 23.9.1914, embark for Egypt 22.12.1914, embark for Gallipoli 22.12.1914, promoted to Major 23.5.1915 and transfers to 2nd INF Brigade, awarded MID 12.6.1915, promoted Lt Col and to Command 7th Batt, embark for France 13.4.1916, awarded MID 13.11.1916, awarded Order of the White Eagle (Serbian), he was Gassed but remained on duty at Pozieres, awarded DSO 1.1.1917, appointed Staff Officer HQ 1st Anzac Corps 12.3.1917 then T/Col, T/Brig General through to 7.10.1918, awarded MID and CMG, 1.10.1919 appointed Director General repatriation and demobilisation AIF, resigned appointed in England 21.3.1920. Post WW1 on return to Australia he served in many Military appointments including Honorary Colonel 7th and 38th Battalions.He was made a Knight Batchelor in 1935. On 3.9.1939 to 31.3.1946 No VP16098 during WW2 he served on the Australian Staff Corps, two of his main appointments being man power Dept Labour and national Service and the Women’s land Army, Awarded CB, he retired due to health reasons with the Rank of Lieut General.Framed Photograph. Black & White full length Portrait of Carl Herman Jess, 1884 - 1948. Commander 10th Infantry Brigade, Bendigo born. Frame - Moulded Timber, Painted Silver, glass front. Mount - dark grey cardboard with white inner mount.White print, left bottom corner of photograph "Carl Herman JESS/ 16 Feb 1884 - 16 June 1948" with brief synopsis of career. White print, right bottom corner of photograph, signature "Austin ???"history, photography, army, ww1

History of Phillip Island RSL and life on the Island during the War. Veterans stories World War 1HistoricalA5 soft covered, beige colour book with black & white & coloured photographsPart 1 - The Story of Phillip Island RSL Part 2 - The Stories of our Veteransreturned services league of australia, phillip island sub branch, history, victoria, mary bourke, military, vietnam, afghanistan, women's land army, gambling, veterans' stories

.1).2) Book. Hard cover. Printed images of WWII women in armed forces, nursing & land army. Bottom image is photo of modern females in RAN. Red & blue printing. 108 pages, illustrated photos & maps. .3).4) DVD - Australian Government Department Veterans Affairs. Changing roles of women, 1899 - today. Images identical to front cover. .5).6)CD Rom identical cover to .2) above.books reference/military, audio-visual technology - audio/visual accessories, illustrations-prints, military history

Of the three stories on the page, the first is the only one with significance to nursing. The Kathleen Best Memorial Gates to open again The gates at the former Women's Royal Australian Army Corps (WRAAC) we erected as commemoration of the life of Colonel Kathleen Best, OBE RRC, the first director of the WRAAC. The gates have been moved and reerected at the Royal Military College, Duntroon. The design of the gates is symbolic of Kathleen's life and work, which included several significant 'firsts', such as being the youngest Matron appointed in the Australian Army Nursing Service (AANS).An A3 newspaper page, with three stories, the top also has a full width black and white photo of the Kathleen Best Memorial Gateswwii, world war two, ww2, mosman, new south wales, australian women's army service, awas, juanita feltham, june feltham, army apprentices school, 17th construction squadron, rae, bem, ara, royal australian engineers, british empire medal, australian regular army, red cross, sir eric woodward, kcmg, knight commander of the most distinguished order of st michael and st george, cb, companion of the order of the bath, commander of the british empire (cbe), dso, distinguished service order, wraac school, middle east, greece, 2/5th australian general hospital, royal red cross (rrc), willian kay, controller, voluntary aid detachments (vad), land headquarters, assistant adjunct general for women's services, aws

Information page detailing the history of Sages Cottage from building in 1853/56 as a homestead, to being purchased in 1976 by the Victoria Conservation Trust. John Edward Sage built the cottage as the homestead for his farm "Eurutta" in 1856. John lived in the cottage with his wife and children up until his death in 1908 with his wife, Maria Sage (nee Baxter) continuing to live there until her death in 1927. Their youngest son, Thomas Holden Sage, and three daughters, Fanny Martha, Annie Agususta and Ellen Amynta continued to live there until their deaths. Thomas died in 1960 but gifted the remaining block of land with the cottage to his [niece?] Annie Moriah Sage a year before his death. Annie was Matron of the Australian Military Forces (AMF) in WW2. [Annie was born in 1895 as the fifth child to Edward Arthur and Mary Anne Sage. She trained in nursing, obtaining her nursing certificate in 1926. 1940 saw Annie join the Australian Army Nursing Service (AANS), Australian Imperial Force (AIF). During WWII Annie served as matron for the 2nd/2nd Australian General Hospital in the Middle East. She was made matron-in-chief, AIF (Middle East) in 1940, and was appointed a member of the Red Cross in 1942. Returning to Australia in 1942, she was elevated to deputy matron-in-chief, AMF in February 1943, and sub-sequentially promoted to colonel in March. Her duties included organising the AANS for duty in the South-West Pacific Area and oversaw the training scheme for the Australian Army Medical Women's Service (AAMWS). In September 1945 Annie flew to Sumatra to assist with the repatriation of the twenty four Australian nurses imprisoned by the Japanese. For her war service she was awarded the Florence Nightingale medal (1947) by the International Red Cross. In 1951 she was appointed Commander of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (CBE).] After Annie's death in 1969 the cottage and land went to a nephew and two nieces, before being purchased in 1976 by the Victoria Conservation Trust as an example of early settlement history.A printed information document in black ink on white paper, with an address in the upper left and opening times and refreshments available in the upper right. Below and over the page is full width text.'NC.3' [red ink top left hand corner of front page] '059 7111 3577 [?] Alastair Herbert / & / [?] Camilla [Hapfor]' [blue ink, top if second page]wwii, world war 2

The Prime Minister, Mr (Paul) Keating, Paid tribute to the thousands of womens who were prepared to sacrifice their lives and labour in the struggle to save Australia in World War II. He went on to tell a gathering of women veterans at Parliament House during the Australia Remembers ceremonies that the 67,000 women who enlisted, the 250,000 women who worked in factories and the 7,000 working in the Women's Land Army had been essential in the fight for freedom. Women served in the London blitz, North Africa, Singapore, Papua New Guinea, the Solomon Islands, New Britian and Borneo. Many lost their lives and many suffered extreme hardships.A newspaper clipping consisting of a column of text and a large black and white photo of two older women, sitting and hugging on a park bench.'July 26-1995' [blue ink, top]world war 2, world war two, wwii, mary canty, jean ayers, middle east