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The Avenue Of Honour Ballarat, the enclosed list of three thousand seven hundred names of Soldiers from the beautiful City of Ballarat, who offered their services to the Empire for active service abroad and in whose Honour the Employees of E.Lucas and Co have planted the Avenue has been compiled, and a tree planted for each Soldier in the order of their enlistment, as near as it has been possible to obtain this information. The name of each Soldier who has made the supreme sacrifice is marked with an asterisk. Soft cover of 108 pages with black and white photographs & illustrations, printed by Ballarat Litho & Printing Co.books, military, ballarat, ballarat-military-ww1-memorials

"With Lucas & Co.'s Compliments Christmas, 1921" Name written on front = Vera Andrew 28 Armstrong Street South, Ballaarat"first world war (ww1), 1914 - 1918, literature, ballarat rsl, ballarat

10 wagon loads of tree guards were used to protect the Avenue of Honour trees. Donations were collected by the Lucas Girls, organised by Mrs Tillie Thompson.avenue of honour, vehicle, people

Colour photograph of the Ballarat Arch of Victoriy.ballarat arch of victory

A grand cement rendered masonry structure of a single central arch flanked by wide piers 20metres in width, spanning the roadway, and 18 metres high. Crowned by the 'Rising Sun' symbol of the Australian Commonwealth Military Forces beneath which the words Avenue of Honour and Victory are written prominently across the arch. Erected in 1920, the Arch marks the beginning of s 22 kilometre stretch of 3728 trees, each one a memorial to men and women in order of enlistment for World War 1. On 2 June 1920, the Prince of Wales opened the Arch and was presented with a pair of silk pyjamas embroidered with Australian emblems. Each of the 500 'Lucas Girls' had put in a stich. The Arch of Victory, located at the entrance to the Avenue of Honour Ballarat, was erected in 1920 as a memorial to the people of the Ballarat and the surrounding district who enlisted in World War I. The Avenue of Honour, with the Arch of Victory, was officially opened by the Prince of Wales on 3rd June 1920. The single central arch is flanked by wide piers 20 metres in width, spanning the roadway, and 18metres high. The monument is of historical significance to the people of BallaratCement rendered masonry arch structureCrowned by the 'Rising Sun' symbol of the Australian Commonwealth Military Forces beneath which the words Avenue of Honour and Victory are written prominently across the arch.arch of victory, avenue of honour ballarat, australian commonwealth military forces, world war i, prince of wales, lucas girls

Photograph of the Nathalia WWI Avenue of Honour taken in 2006 by avenue researcher Michael Taffe. The Nathalia avenue consists of Australian native trees known as Kurrajongs. This photograph forms part of a large collection of images of Avenues of Honour at Hymettus, Ballarat from Michael Taffe's twenty-five years of research into the avenues leading to his PhD ' First World War Avenues of Honour: Social History through the Landscape.'. nathalia, avenue of honour, ballarat, phd, michael taffe, social history, landscape, kurrajongs,

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Colour Photograoh of a sculpture decorated with flowers.ballarat gardens, ballarat botanical gardens, prime ministers avenue of honour, begonia festival, john mcewan

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Samuel Johnson is riding around Australia on a unicycle in an attempt to break a world record and raise money for the Garvan Institute (breakthrough medical research) . (www.loveyoursister.org) The Ballarat Courier (18/02/2013) reported: "Actor Samuel Johnson was humbled by the turnout and support in Ballarat for his epic unicycle ride about Australia. After an emotional farewell with sister Connie, who is terminally ill with cancer, Johnson reached Ballarat on day two of his Love Your Sister Ride – an attempt to break the Guinness World Record for the most distance travelled on a unicycle (15,000 kilometres), raise a million dollars for breast cancer research and spread the word for early detection."A unicylist in pink shirt travels under the Ballarat Arch of Victory at the entry to the Ballarat Avenue of Honour. The unicyclist is actor Samuel Johnson.ballarat avenue of honour, ballarat arch of victory, samuel johnson, love your sister, unicycle, cycle

A number of colour photographs taken at the rededication of the Ballarat Arch of Victoria by Governor-General Quentin Bryce. The Creswick Lighthorse feature in a number of the photographs.arch of victoy, ballarat, creswick lighthorse, lighthorse, world war, avenue of honour, ballarat arch of victory, ballarat avenue of honour, quentin bryce, governor general, world war 1, mmm

Timber note pad holder with a pictorial representation of the Ballarat Avenue of Honor burnt into the timber (poker work). ballarat avenue of honor, ballarat avenue of honour, ballarat arch of victory, arch of victory, world war 1, world war one, world war i, pokerwork

Two digital copies of early photographs of the Ballarat Avenue of Honour showing small trees in the Avenue of Honour, and a muddy dirt road. ballarat avenue of honour, ballarat arch of victory, world war one, sturt street

Newsclip on Ballarat memorial wall for those who served during World War One.anzac, world war one, memorial, avenue of honour, ballarat shire, ballarat shire avenue of honour, chatham-holmes family collection

Ssoft covered book on Ballarat Orphanage children who fought for Australia during World War One. arthur kenny avenue of honour, ballarat orphanage, ernest john cravino, arthur kenny, world war one, ivo bibby, eric david boyce, martin leslie kinane, james wallace, george stephano zilles, charles henry zilles, leonard harrison, frank golding, greg jakob

Colour photograph of the Ballarat Arch of Victory under restoration. ballarat avenue of honour, ballarat arch of honour, restoration

From Title Page - "The/Avenue of Honour/ Ballarat/ A Living Monument to all Loyal Citizens/ of Ballarat who volunteered for Active Service/ Abroad.".Soft cover book - facsimile. Cover - light cardboard, black print front and back. Illustrated - front -. Memorial Arch Illustration, back soldier. Cloth tape binding. 108 pages - paper, cut, plain, white. Facsimile. Illustrated - black print copy on white paper, photograph and illustrations. Front cover top - owner's stamp and handwritten mark.Front cover top - owner's stamp, black ink "MR W. J. HAMMILL, A.A.I.M./ P.O. Box 76, Kangaroo Flat/ VICTORIA, 3555, AUSTRALIA" Handwritten in gray lead pencil "$15-".books, history, ww1

Trees planted in Avenue of Honour to remember all Ballarat men & women enlisted in WW1. Planting started in June 1917. The Prince of wales opened the Arch of Victory it on 3rd June 1920.24 page soft cover book. Cover features stylised picture of soldier in slouch hat & knight riding horse. Includes numerous photos including Ballarat Arch of Victory, Opening of the Arch, the Prince of Wales, Eleanor Lucas, Lucas girls at work, Ballarat Avenue of Honour and Armistice Day.ballarat arch of victory, ballarat avenue of honour, word war one

Significant items relating to Albert Telfer White who entered Ballarat College April 1912 and left December 1918. Albert was born 29 June 1897 at his home 'Ashford Vale" farm, Cuthbert's Road, Cardigan. Albert, a second generation Australian, was the fourth son and sixth of eleven children born to dairy farmer John White and his wife Elizabeth, nee Douglas. Albert attended Bunker's Hill State School prior to enrolling at Ballarat College. After College he obtained employment with the engineering firm Ronaldson and Tippett in Ballarat. Following his eighteenth birthday Albert enlisted in the AIF in Ballarat with the rank of Private, No 2012. He embarked for the Middle East with 23rd Battalion on 26 August 1915 and was 'taken on strength at the Gallipoli Peninsular 25 October 1915". On 10 January 1916 Albert was posted to Alexandria, Egypt and during this time he was able to meet with his aunt Rose Douglas, an Australian Army Nursing Sister. This was a great comfort to his family. Albert was sent to France 19 March 1916 and transferred to the 22nd Battalion. He was mentioned in dispatches for 'good and gallant conduct' 5 August (1917?). Albert was hospitalised 30 March 1918, rejoined 22nd Battalion 3 June 1918, wounded in action 3 October 1918 but died of wounds at Rouen 10 October 1918. news of his death was received by his family n Australia just prior to the armistice. Albert Telfer White's sacrifice is commemorated at Ballarat College, Avenue of Honour Ballarat (Tree 1214), Ballarat Shire Honour Avenue Learmonth (Tree 163) and the Australian War Memorial Canberra. (These notes provided by family November 2016)Collections of items including: Bayonet, Carl Eickhorn, Solingen, (29.A.159 engraved on handle) Trench shovel The ANZAC book 1916 (flyleaf inscribed: No 2012 / Pte A T White / H Quarters / 22nd Battalion / 6th Inf Brigade / France) Gallipoli medal with documentation First World War Mothers’ and Widows’ Badge Next of Kin Memorial Plaque (Death Penny) and accompanying letter from King George V Imperial War Graves Commission documentation and photograph Australia Graves Services In Memory card and photograph Documentation relating to Australian War Memorial Roll of Honour, Learmonth Memorial Wall, Ballarat and Learmonth Avenues of Honours Documentation from the Australian Army Records office Documentation relating to Military Medal, 1914/15 Star, British War Medal and Victory Medal (whereabouts unknown, November 2016) Portraiture of Albert Telfer White as a child, as a young adult (civilian dress), in full kit (A I E F formal), and at camp 1915 Portraiture of sisters Cis, Addie, Bessie, Evelyn (with personal inscriptions) Four postcards (one with letter from Albert ‘at sea’ to his mother - undated) Death notice (unreferenced newspaper clipping) Biographical and family relationship details Photocopy of The White Family 1906 showing (standing) Adeline, Leslie, Harold (father), Muriel (mother), William; (seated) Albert, John (Grandfather), Elizabeth, Allan, Elizabeth (Grandmother), Evelyn (baby) and Benjamin The ANZAC book 1916 (flyleaf inscribed: No 2012 / Pte A T White / H Quarters / 22nd Battalion / 6th Inf Brigade / France) Gallipoli medal: engraved on reverse: A T WHITE Embossed lettering on death penny: ALBERT TELFER WHITE Handwritten on reverse of portraits: Lovingly yours / Cis / 21/11/17; your / loving sister / Addie; your loving / sister / Evelyn; Yours lovingly / Bessie Handwritten on back of postcard of ship H M A T 'Anchisis' 14.3.16: Dear Mother, I am sending you a card / of the boat we are on. Our deck is right / on the back. I have marked it with an X. / We are not allowed to put the date on or / where we are. I am sitting on the deck now / holding the card in my hand so it is hard / to write. We are together yet haven't been / separated Bill, Matt and myself. Haven't / had anything to do. I will write a couple / of letters now. Albert Handwritten on back of postcard photograph of Albert at camp: 30th September 1915 / Dear Mother / There is a studio at the / camp so Matt and I got our Photos / taken yesterday morning, & got them/ this morning. I am sending / Ciss one of Matt.albert-telfer-white, ballarat college, world-war-one, avenue-of-honour

The 1914–15 Star was authorised in 1918 and was awarded for service in specified theatres of war between 5 August 1914 and 31 December 1915. A recipient of the 1914 Star could not also be awarded the 1914–15 Star. Albert was born 29 June 1897 at his home 'Ashford Vale" farm, Cuthbert's Road, Cardigan. Albert, a second generation Australian, was the fourth son and sixth of eleven children born to dairy farmer John White and his wife Elizabeth, nee Douglas. Albert attended Bunker's Hill State School prior to enrolling at Ballarat College. After College he obtained employment with the engineering firm Ronaldson and Tippett in Ballarat. Following his eighteenth birthday Albert enlisted in the AIF in Ballarat with the rank of Private, No 2012. He embarked for the Middle East with 23rd Battalion on 26 August 1915 and was 'taken on strength at the Gallipoli Peninsular 25 October 1915". On 10 January 1916 Albert was posted to Alexandria, Egypt and during this time he was able to meet with his aunt Rose Douglas, an Australian Army Nursing Sister. This was a great comfort to his family. Albert was sent to France 19 March 1916 and transferred to the 22nd Battalion. He was mentioned in dispatches for 'good and gallant conduct' 5 August (1917?). Albert was hospitalised 30 March 1918, rejoined 22nd Battalion 3 June 1918, wounded in action 3 October 1918 but died of wounds at Rouen 10 October 1918. news of his death was received by his family in Australia just prior to the armistice. Albert Telfer White's sacrifice is commemorated at Ballarat College, Avenue of Honour Ballarat (Tree 1214), Ballarat Shire Honour Avenue Learmonth (Tree 163) and the Australian War Memorial Canberra. (These notes provided by family November 2016)Part of a greater A T White CollectionThe 1914-15 Star is a four pointed star of bright bronze, ensigned with a crown. The obverse has crossed gladius, overlaid with an oak wreath that is ensigned with the cypher of King George V. A scroll bearing the legend 1914-15 is centrally placed across the crossed blades. The 1914-15 Star ribbon has the red white and blue colours of the Empire, in shaded and watered stripes.Engraved on a scroll in the centre of the medal front: '1914-15' The oak wreath is ensigned with the cypher of King George V. The back of the medal is engraved: 2012 / Pte A T White / 23/BN. A.I.F. albert-telfer-white, medal, world war one, 1914-15 star

"The Corindhap Avenue of Honour, located on Colac-Ballarat Road, was planted to commemorate those who served in the First World War. The avenue was planted on the 15th September 1917 as a mark of admiration for the men of Corindhap who had left to fight in the Great War." (Ballarat Courier, 19th September 1917) A number of colour photographs showing trees from the Corindhap Avenue of Honour. The trees are not in good condition, and one has fallen over. corindhap, corindhap avenue of honour, avenue of honour, world war one

These photographs provide a visual record of assorted buildings, street views, and notable locations throughout Deer Park in 2021.This photograph collection documents Deer Park in 2021.5653.01 - Bon Thomas Reserve 2021 Photo 04.JPG 5653.02 - Bon Thomas Reserve 2021 Photo 01.JPG 5653.03 - Deer Park Avenue of Honour Ballarat Rd 2021 Photo 01.JPG 5653.04 - Deer Park Club 2021 Photo 02.JPG 5653.05 - Deer Park Club 2021 Photo 04.JPG 5653.06 - Deer Park Fire Station 782 Ballarat Rd Deer Park 2021 Photo 01.JPG 5653.07 - Deer Park Football Club Rooms 2021 Photo 02.JPG 5653.08 - Deer Park Football Club Rooms 2021 Photo 04.JPG 5653.09 - Deer Park Hall Station Rd Deer Park 2021 Photo 01.JPG 5653.10 - Deer Park Play Group Centre Millbank Drive Deer Park 2021 Photo 01.JPG 5653.11 - Deer Park Post Office Ballarat Rd 2021 Photo 01.JPG 5653.12 - Deer Park Railway Station 2021 Photo 01.JPG 5653.13 - Dumfries St 73 - 77 Deer Park - Shops 2021 Photo 02.JPG 5653.14 - Dumfries St 73 - 77 Deer Park - Shops 2021 Photo 03.JPG 5653.15 - John McLeod Reserve WW2 Air Raid Shelter 2021 Photo 06.JPG 5653.16 - Leathercloth Factory Station Rd Deer Park 2021 Photo 01.JPG 5653.17 - Opie's Farm Deer Park 2021 Photo 01.JPG 5653.18 - Opie's Farm Deer Park 2021 Photo 03.JPG 5653.19 - Opie's Farm Deer Park 2021 Photo 12.JPG 5653.20 - Opie's Farm Deer Park 2021 Photo 05.JPG 5653.21 - Opie's Farm Deer Park 2021 Photo 09.JPG 5653.22 - Opie's Farm Deer Park 2021 Photo 15.JPG 5653.23 - Porter Crt 1 Deer Park - Shops 2021 Photo 01.JPG 5653.24 - Robert Bruce Reserve Deer Park 2021 Photo 02.JPG 5653.25 - Sassella Park Station Rd - Significant Tree Sugar Gum 2021 Photo 01.JPG 5653.26 - St. John Anglican Church Gates 2021 Photo 01.JPG 5653.27 - Station Rd 51 Deer Park 2021 Photo 01.JPG 5653.28 - Station Rd 75 Deer Park - Thai's Hairdressing Salon 2021 Photo 01.JPG 5653.29 - Station Rd 85 And 85A Deer Park - Shop 2021 Photo 01.JPG 5653.30 - Station Rd 93 Deer Park 2021 Photo 01.JPG 5653.31 - Station Rd 100 - 104 Deer Park - Medical Centre And Chemist 2021 Photo 01.JPG 5653.32 - Steel Works Glencairn Ave 2021 Photo 01.JPG 5653.33 - The Hunt Club Main Hall Way 2021 Photo 01.JPG 5653.34 - The Hunt Club Back Stained Glass Window 2021 Photo 10.JPG 5653.35 - The Hunt Club Balcony 2021 Photo 15 5653.36 - The Hunt Club Art Gallery 2021 Photo 17.JPGdeer park, bon thomas reserve, ballarat road, deer park club, deer park fire station, deer park football club, station road, deer park hall, millbank drive, deer park play group, deer park post office, deer park railway station, dumfries street, john mcleod reserve, air raid shelter, leathercloth factory, opie's farm, porter court, robert bruce reserve, sassella park, st. john anglican church, the hunt club, deer park medical centre, deer park avenue of honour

The special guest in the car appears to have arrived in Ballarat by train. Could it be William Birdwood to plant trees in the Ballarat Avenue of Honour? There is a band in the background. Note the folded back roof which allows the passenger to be seen by the public. https://architectureau.com/articles/heritage-listed-gold-rush-era-ballarat-coffee-palace-receives-700000-conservation-grant/Black and white photos of a car leaving the Ballarat Station (possibly carrying William Birdwood?). Reid's Coffee Palace is in the background Verso - Post (Correspondence)reid's coffee palace, ballarat railway station, visitor, bunting, celebration, ballarat

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