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Warrnambool RSL Sub Branch'AREA OF THE BATTLE OF THE SOMME, July to October 1916'........... The Times History of the War- Part 120 (no date of publication). Bob, Harold and cousin, Leslie Snape, are all referenced to some woods near the city of ALBERT: Leslie to Mametz Wood (Battle of the Somme) , and Bob and Harold to Fricourt Wood (Sep. to Oct.1916; and Aug.1918.)
... 'AREA OF THE BATTLE OF THE SOMME, July to October 1916'........... ...Warrnambool RSL Sub Branch Cnr Merri & Liebig Streets Warrnambool great-ocean-road Snape Collection 'AREA OF THE BATTLE OF THE SOMME, July to October 1916'........... ...snape collection -
Bendigo Military MuseumAlbum - ALBUM, PHOTOGRAPH, Army printing and stationary services, Third Battle of the Somme 1918, C.1918
... Third Battle of the Somme 1918...A collection of photographs of the third battle of the Somme 1918 put out by the General Staff (Intelligence) Australian Corps....Bendigo Military Museum 37 - 39 Pall Mall Bendigo goldfields A collection of photographs of the third battle of the Somme 1918 put out by the General Staff (Intelligence) Australian Corps. ...A collection of photographs of the third battle of the Somme 1918 put out by the General Staff (Intelligence) Australian Corps..1) Album hard cover, brown coloured with library fabric on spine, black print on cover, 26 pages, sepia tone glossy photos bound into album, within album where 4 loose pages as below. .2) photograph and map sepia colour folded. .3)photograph, colour of “General Sir William Riddell Birdwood”. .4 ) .5) Monochrome prints of buildings on paper..4) .5) Handwritten in grey lead pencil, “ VG Sladden”albums, military history, the somme photography -
Ballarat RSL Sub-Branch Inc.La Bataille De La Somme (Battle of the Somme) Commemorative Medal
... La Bataille De La Somme (Battle of the Somme) Commemorative Medal...Medals Ballarat RSL Ballarat La Bataille De La Somme (Battle of the Somme) Commemorative Medal ...This object relates to Albury NEAL. He was born on 1/01/1893 in Ballarat, VIC. Albury served in the AIF (1885) enlisting on, 26/02/1916 in Ballarat, VIC before being discharged from duties with the 39 BATTN as a Army Non-Commissioned Private (PTE) on 11/03/1919. His next of kin is Albury NEAL. Gladys Neal was awarded the Australia Service Medal 1939-1946 and War Medal 1939-1945. Albury NEAL was not a prisoner of war.medals, ballarat rsl, ballarat -
Bendigo Military MuseumBook - BOOK, The Battle of the Somme, GLIBERT Martin, SOMME - THE HEROISM AND HORROR OF WAR, 2006
... BOOK, The Battle of the Somme....Bendigo Military Museum 37 - 39 Pall Mall Bendigo goldfields Book WW1 Somme "The Battle of the Somme" was among the bloodiest conflict of all time. ..."The Battle of the Somme" was among the bloodiest conflict of all time. Yet despite it's horrific destruction, the fighting at the Somme was characterized by incredible bravery.Soft Cover Book. Soft cover - cardboard, black and red print with beige background on front, spine and back. Front cover background illustration, black and white photograph troops in a trench. Back cover background illustration black and white photograph "Over the top". 332 pages, cut, plain, of white paper. Illustrated black and white photographs and maps "The Battle of the Somme" was among the bloodiest conflict of all time. Yet despite it's horrific destruction, the fighting at the Somme was characterized by incredible bravery.book, ww1, somme -
Lilydale RSL Sub BranchBook, Peter H Liddle, The 1916 Battle of the Somme, 2001
... The 1916 Battle of the Somme...Lilydale RSL Sub Branch 52 Anderson Street Lilydale yarra-valley-and-the-dandenong-ranges The 1916 Battle of the Somme Book Book Peter H Liddle Wordsworth Editions Ltd Mackays of Chatham P/L ... -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.Document - Report, Henry William Dowton, 1/06/1997
... ...1914-1918. battle of the somme...'Dick' Dowton was from Gippsland and was killed at Pozieres during the Battle of the Somme on 25th July 1916. The report details visits to various War Memorials and the search for information. ...Whitehorse Historical Society Inc. 2-10 Deep Creek Road Mitcham melbourne dowton henry william; world war 1914-1918. battle of the somme war memorials Richard Hounsell Luther College Year 10 History report on Henry William Dowton, a name on the Mitcham War Memorial. ...Luther College Year 10 History report on Henry William Dowton, a name on the Mitcham War Memorial. Includes material from Australian Archives and from the family. 'Dick' Dowton was from Gippsland and was killed at Pozieres during the Battle of the Somme on 25th July 1916. The report details visits to various War Memorials and the search for information. Also included is information from the Trafalgar Historical Society including correspondence to and from Dowton and between his parents and the army as they sought information about his death. Illustrations, maps, 64 pages.non-fictiondowton, henry william;, world war, 1914-1918. battle of the somme, war memorials, richard hounsell -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.Document - Notice of Death, Commonwealth of Australia, Telegram of William Schwerkolt's Death, 9 Dec 2016
... ...Battle of Somme...Whitehorse Historical Society Inc. 2-10 Deep Creek Road Mitcham melbourne Commonwealth of Australia telegram, sent 9 December 2016, notifying the death of 816 Gunner William L Schwerkolt. Battle of Somme, World War 1 Schwerkolt William L Schwerkolt Charles Clarence Victor World War1 1914-1918 Battle of Somme Commonwealth of Australia telegram Gunner William Schwerkolts death. ...Commonwealth of Australia telegram Gunner William Schwerkolts death.Photocopy, A4, 1 pgnon-fictionCommonwealth of Australia telegram Gunner William Schwerkolts death.schwerkolt william l, schwerkolt charles clarence victor, world war1, 1914-1918, battle of somme -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.Letter - World War 1 letter including photo, William Schwerkolt, Letter in 1916 from William Schwerkolt (AIF) in France, 16 July 1916
... ...Battle of Somme...World War 1, Battle of Somme Schwerkolt WIlliam Schwerkolt Charles Clarence Victor World War 1 1914-1918 Battle of Somme World War 1 letter from William Schwerkolt, AIF, while in France Color photocopy, 2 pages, A4 Letter in 1916 from William Schwerkolt (AIF) in France Letter World War 1 letter including photo William Schwerkolt ...World War 1 letter from William Schwerkolt, AIF, while in FranceColor photocopy, 2 pages, A4non-fictionWorld War 1 letter from William Schwerkolt, AIF, while in Franceschwerkolt william, schwerkolt charles clarence victor, world war 1, 1914-1918, battle of somme -
Bendigo Military MuseumAlbum - POSTCARD ALBUM WW1, WWI
... Booklet of 20 Postcards of the battle of the Somme...Refer 1280 for service details also 1317P, 1319.3. books- albums photography - photographs military history - army Bataille Dela somme La Grande Glitrree Serie 18 Booklet of 20 Postcards of the battle of the Somme Album POSTCARD ALBUM WW1 ...Belonged to John William Grinton No 1043 C Coy 38th Batt AIF. Refer 1280 for service details also 1317P, 1319.3. Booklet of 20 Postcards of the battle of the SommeBataille Dela somme La Grande Glitrree Serie 18books- albums, photography - photographs, military history - army -
Monbulk RSL Sub BranchPeter Stanley, Men of Mont St Quentin : between victory and death, 2009
... world war 1914-1918 - 2nd battle of the somme...Monbulk RSL Sub Branch 48 Main Road Monbulk yarra-valley-and-the-dandenong-ranges australian army - 21st battalion - 9 platoon - history world war 1914-1918 - 2nd battle of the somme In the hands of Peter Stanley, one of Australia's leading military historians, a famous battlefield in France becomes unforgettably connected with Australian men and their families in the long aftermath of the Great War. ...In the hands of Peter Stanley, one of Australia's leading military historians, a famous battlefield in France becomes unforgettably connected with Australian men and their families in the long aftermath of the Great War.Index, notes, bibliography, ill, p.298.non-fictionIn the hands of Peter Stanley, one of Australia's leading military historians, a famous battlefield in France becomes unforgettably connected with Australian men and their families in the long aftermath of the Great War.australian army - 21st battalion - 9 platoon - history, world war 1914-1918 - 2nd battle of the somme -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.Document - Report, Robert Bethel, 1/06/1997
... world war 1914-1918. battle of the somme...Whitehorse Historical Society Inc. 2-10 Deep Creek Road Mitcham melbourne bethel robert world war 1914-1918. battle of gallipoli wilfred michael world war 1914-1918. battle of the somme war memorials Photocopy of school assignments. ...Photocopy of school assignments. Includes description of several local war memorials and an investigation into the record of Robert Bethel whose name appears on the Box Hill and Mitcham War Memorials although he was a Tasmanian. Bethel was killed at Gallipoli, information includes copies of Bethel's military record and correspondence with his parents, his family background and details of his brother, Wilfred Michael Bethel also killed in action at the Somme. Maps show his travels. Illustrations. Approx 42 pagesbethel, robert, world war, 1914-1918. battle of gallipoli, wilfred michael, world war 1914-1918. battle of the somme, war memorials -
Mrs Aeneas Gunn Memorial LibraryBook, Heinemann, The old front line, 1917
... World War 1914-1918 - Battle of the Somme...Mrs Aeneas Gunn Memorial Library via Monbulk RSL, 48 Main Rd Monbulk yarra-valley-and-the-dandenong-ranges World War 1914-1918 - Campaigns - France World War 1914-1918 - Battle of the Somme An account of the beginning of the battles of the Somme Ill, maps, p.128. ...An account of the beginning of the battles of the SommeIll, maps, p.128.non-fictionAn account of the beginning of the battles of the Sommeworld war 1914-1918 - campaigns - france, world war 1914-1918 - battle of the somme -
Mrs Aeneas Gunn Memorial LibraryBook, Phillip Gibbs, The Battles of the Somme, 1917
... World War 1914-1918 - Battle of the Somme...The Battles of the Somme Book Phillip Gibbs Heinneman ...An account of the Battle of the SommeIll, maps, p.336.non-fictionAn account of the Battle of the Sommeworld war 1914-1918 - battle of the somme, world war 1914-1918 - campaigns - france -
Greensborough Historical SocietyBook, Leo Cooper - Pen & Sword Books, The Hell they called High Wood: The Somme 1916 / Terry Norman, 2003_
... Tells the story of the Battle of the Somme 1916....Greensborough Historical Society 34A Glenauburn Road Lower Plenty Lower Plenty melbourne Tells the story of the Battle of the Somme 1916. world war i the somme 256 pages, illus., maps. ...Tells the story of the Battle of the Somme 1916.256 pages, illus., maps. Hard cover.world war i, the somme -
Melbourne LegacyBook, Australians on the Somme. Pozieres 1916, 1986
... Some research has shown: The fighting around Pozières was part of the brave actions of the Australians during the battle of the Somme from July 1916. Between 23 July and 5 August 1916, the Australian 1st and 2nd Divisions captured Pozières village and Pozières heights, a ridge 500 metres east of the village. ...Hardcover book x 318 pages about the Somme battles of World War One....Hardcover book x 318 pages about the Somme battles of World War One. Australians on the Somme. ...A book about the fighting around the French village of Pozieres in 1916. Many of the early legatees fought on the Western Front and some, including founder Stan Savige, fought at Pozieres. There is a photo in the book of Brigadier-General Gellibrand and his staff, including Savige, eating breakfast in a shell hole. Back in Australia after the war Gellibrand inspired Savige to found a club like the Remembrance Club he had founded in Hobart. Thus Savige founded Legacy. Speeches by Legatees Kemsley and Armstrong in later years showed they had also fought in the Pozieres area. Some research has shown: The fighting around Pozières was part of the brave actions of the Australians during the battle of the Somme from July 1916. Between 23 July and 5 August 1916, the Australian 1st and 2nd Divisions captured Pozières village and Pozières heights, a ridge 500 metres east of the village. The 4th Division then continued the attack north along the ridge, the Australians in ten days of continuous action reached Mouquet Farm. The farm resisted capture until 26 September 1916. In less than seven weeks in the fighting at Pozières and Mouquet Farm three Australian divisions suffered 23,000 casualties. Of these, 6,800 men were killed or died of wounds. It was a loss comparable with the casualties sustained by the Australians over eight months at Gallipoli in 1915.A book about a battle that was important to the early legatees.Hardcover book x 318 pages about the Somme battles of World War One.Handwritten 'Melbourne Legacy Library WW1 in black ink on the fly leaf. Also a sticker saying property of Rob Allison on title page.somme, pozieres, battles, aif -
Bendigo Military MuseumMemorabilia - CENTENARY of EAGLEHAWK ANZACS, FRAMED, Eaglehawk Heritage Society, GEORGE T. SHEEDY/ CHARLES E SPEEDY, c2014
... PRIVATE CHARLES EVERETT SPEEDY, No 3936, 22nd Infantry Battalion, wounded at the Battle of Somme, RTA 21/7/1918....PRIVATE CHARLES EVERETT SPEEDY, No 3936, 22nd Infantry Battalion, wounded at the Battle of Somme, RTA 21/7/1918. Framed item ANZACS EAGLEHAWK GEORGE T, SPEEDY / CHARLES E. ...PRIVATE GEORGE THOMAS SPEEDY no. 21718, Army Medical Corps, General reinforcements, RTA 6/9/1919. PRIVATE CHARLES EVERETT SPEEDY, No 3936, 22nd Infantry Battalion, wounded at the Battle of Somme, RTA 21/7/1918.Memorabilia - framed story of two brothers, in colour, using memorabilia of the soldiers and their lives. Printed on paper. Frame - black extruded plastic, glass front, cardboard backing.GEORGE T, SPEEDY / CHARLES E. SPEEDYframed item, anzacs, eaglehawk -
Greensborough Historical SocietyBook, Black Inc, The Australian victories in France / John Monash, 2015_
... An account of the Australian battles in France in 1918, including the 1918 Battle of the Somme....Greensborough Historical Society 34A Glenauburn Road Lower Plenty Lower Plenty melbourne An account of the Australian battles in France in 1918, including the 1918 Battle of the Somme. world war 1 the somme 327p., illus., maps. ...An account of the Australian battles in France in 1918, including the 1918 Battle of the Somme.327p., illus., maps.world war 1, the somme -
Bendigo Military MuseumBooklet, FRANCOIS Herve and AUDOIN-ROUZEAU Stephanie, Historial of The Great War, 2018
... "Musee de Thiepval" Battle of the Somme...."Musee de Thiepval" Battle of the Somme. Books Museums WW1 Museum Exhibition - "The Musee de Peronne" the overall conflict. ...Museum Exhibition - "The Musee de Peronne" the overall conflict. "Musee de Thiepval" Battle of the Somme.Soft cover book, Soft cover, cardboard, red and white colour print on front, spine and back. Front cover - illustrated top copy of illustration in black and white of figure with gas mask. Bottom colour photographs of the two museums. 32 pages paper and lightweight cardboard with foldout pages. Illustrated black and white; and colour photographs, posters, paintings, displays, maps. Front and back and papers - illustrated, sepia tones, handwritten letters.Museum Exhibition - "The Musee de Peronne" the overall conflict. "Musee de Thiepval" Battle of the Somme.books, museums, ww1 -
Warrnambool RSL Sub BranchMedal Group, Thomas Adams
... The Military Medal was awarded to T Adams for his actions during the Battle of Dernacourt,Somme, France ,1918...Warrnambool RSL Sub Branch Cnr Merri & Liebig Streets Warrnambool great-ocean-road The Military Medal was awarded to T Adams for his actions during the Battle of Dernacourt,Somme, France ,1918 This Military Medal is historically significant for it was won during a critical battle in WWI where Australian troops were rushed into position to halt the German Offensive called Operation Michael. ...The Military Medal was awarded to T Adams for his actions during the Battle of Dernacourt,Somme, France ,1918This Military Medal is historically significant for it was won during a critical battle in WWI where Australian troops were rushed into position to halt the German Offensive called Operation Michael. Taking up the role as a Lewis Gunner Thomas Adams was able to protect a section of the Front line he was assigned to. T Adams was also one of a very few men from the Warrnambool district to have been awarded a Military Medal.3 Medals in total 1 Military Medal 1 British War Medal 1 Victory Medal -
Bendigo Military MuseumHeadwear - HELMET - WW1 GERMAN, c. 1915
... Hanna was wounded during the 1916 Battle of the Somme....Hanna was wounded during the 1916 Battle of the Somme. Helmet German Army - WW1 Military equipment Uniforms - army Headwear World War One German Army steel helmet. ...The helmet was captured by William J Hanna, Royal Irish Fusiliers. Hanna was wounded during the 1916 Battle of the Somme.World War One German Army steel helmet. The outer surface is painted. Two lugs/ventilation holes are visible on each side. Rivets securing the missing headband are also visible. The front of the helmet has an extended visor whilst the back and sides also project to cover the nape of the neck and ears. Inside on each side are attachment points for a chin strap.helmet, german army - ww1, military equipment, uniforms - army, headwear -
Doncaster RSL Sub BranchHistory 10th Field Coy Engineers, History 10th Field Coy Engineers Australian Imperial Forces
... 1916 to 1918 Messines, Battle of Amiens, The Somme, Honours and Awards...Doncaster RSL Sub Branch Corner Leeds Street and Doncaster Roads Doncaster East melbourne 1916 to 1918 Messines, Battle of Amiens, The Somme, Honours and Awards amiens Small white pamphlet 60 pages History 10th Field Coy Engineers Australian Imperial Forces History 10th Field Coy Engineers Gill & Hambly ...1916 to 1918 Messines, Battle of Amiens, The Somme, Honours and AwardsSmall white pamphlet 60 pagesamiens -
Wangaratta High SchoolDead Man's Penny, 1919
... Willcox was killed in the fist battle of the Somme in France on the 28th of July 1916 aged 21....Willcox was killed in the fist battle of the Somme in France on the 28th of July 1916 aged 21. ...A commemorative medal given to the next of kin to a deceased soldier in WWI. Colloquially known as a dead man's penny. Pte. Christopher F. Willcox was killed in the fist battle of the Somme in France on the 28th of July 1916 aged 21.Round metal single sided plaque depicting a helmeted man holding laurel wreath and a trident standing in front of a lion. Also includes the scroll with a coat of arms and a commemorative letter.HE DIED FOR FREEDOM AND HONOUR CHRISTOPHER FRANKLIN WILCOX -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.Document - War record, Australian Defence Force Academy (ADFA), WWI record of Bombadier William George Hogg, 1895 - 1953
... William Hogg kept a war diary and mentions the death of Gunner William Schwerkolt in 1916 at the Battle of the Somme. This excerpt was made available to WHS by his nephew George Cox who was a foundation member of the committee to preserve Schwerkolt Cottage from demolition in 1964...Whitehorse Historical Society Inc. 2-10 Deep Creek Road Mitcham melbourne William Hogg kept a war diary and mentions the death of Gunner William Schwerkolt in 1916 at the Battle of the Somme. This excerpt was made available to WHS by his nephew George Cox who was a foundation member of the committee to preserve Schwerkolt Cottage from demolition in 1964 hogg william george World War I 1914-18 AIF WWI record of Bombadier William George Hogg, who served in WW1. ...AIF WWI record of Bombadier William George Hogg, who served in WW1. Hogg also wrote a diary of his war experiences.AIF WWI record of Bombadier William George Hogg, who served in WW1. Hogg wrote a diary of his war experiences.AIF WWI record of Bombadier William George Hogg, who served in WW1. Hogg also wrote a diary of his war experiences.hogg, william george, world war i, 1914-18 -
Tramways/East Melbourne RSL Sub Branch - RSL Victoria Listing id: 27511Map and Legend, Trench Map - France Sheet 36 N.W
... This is an actual battle map used by Australian Forces in the battle of the Somme in France in April 1917. It is an ordinance survey map of the trenches in the area. ...Tramways/East Melbourne RSL Sub Branch - RSL Victoria Listing id: 27511 391 Gore Street Fitzroy melbourne somme trench map ww1 belgium france Armentieres 1917 ordinance survey map This is an actual battle map used by Australian Forces in the battle of the Somme in France in April 1917. ...This is an actual battle map used by Australian Forces in the battle of the Somme in France in April 1917. It is an ordinance survey map of the trenches in the area. It is framed in two pieces, one being the main map and the other the legend used to read the map. It details the river 'La Lys Riviera' and the city 'Armentieres', in the Somme. somme, trench map, ww1, belgium, france, armentieres, 1917, ordinance survey map -
Waverley RSL Sub BranchPlaque Royal British Legion, Royal British Legion
... It was granted a Royal Charter on 29 May 1971 to mark its fiftieth anniversary which gives the Legion the privilege of the prefix 'Royal'.[1] Earl Haig, commander of the Battle of the Somme and Passchendaele was one of the founders of the Legion, and was President until his death....It was granted a Royal Charter on 29 May 1971 to mark its fiftieth anniversary which gives the Legion the privilege of the prefix 'Royal'.[1] Earl Haig, commander of the Battle of the Somme and Passchendaele was one of the founders of the Legion, and was President until his death. ...The British Legion was founded in 1921 as a voice for the ex-Service community as a merger of four organisations: the Comrades of the Great War, the National Association of Discharged Sailors and Soldiers, the National Federation of Discharged and Demobilized Sailors and Soldiers and the Officers' Association. It was granted a Royal Charter on 29 May 1971 to mark its fiftieth anniversary which gives the Legion the privilege of the prefix 'Royal'.[1] Earl Haig, commander of the Battle of the Somme and Passchendaele was one of the founders of the Legion, and was President until his death.Wooden Plaque 15cm x 13cmRoyal British Legion -
Lara RSL Sub BranchPostcards, France
... John fought on the Western Front, taking part in the battles of Fromelles and the 2nd Battle of the Somme. He was severely wounded at Fromelles and spent 12 months in hospital in England before returning to the front. ...John fought on the Western Front, taking part in the battles of Fromelles and the 2nd Battle of the Somme. He was severely wounded at Fromelles and spent 12 months in hospital in England before returning to the front. ...John Lachlan McIntyre was born at Beeac, Victoria in December 1890. He enlisted in the 1st AIF in July 1915. John fought on the Western Front, taking part in the battles of Fromelles and the 2nd Battle of the Somme. He was severely wounded at Fromelles and spent 12 months in hospital in England before returning to the front. John returned home in 1919 and was granted a soldier settlement block in Lara in 1937. He was a founding member of Lara RSL and is its longest serving member. John died in 1990. This letter was written by John and sent to his mother in 1918 on his journey through Belgium. The McIntyre family were early pioneers in the Lara district, and the brothers were founding members of the Lara RSL. This letter represents a significant link to the history of the town and sub-branch.A brown envelope addressed to Miss J McIntyre. Within the envelope is a pack of 12 illustrated souvenir post cards. Envelope: O.A.S. Tower of London. Miss J McIntyre. Elcho Lara lake, Australia, Victoria. Rear of postcard pack: London December 27th 18 Dear Mother, I arrived here yesterday. Spent Xmas day travelling across France. The trip took the best part of four days. We are up near Belgium. Had to go into Belgium to get a train. Will write when I get settled. Hoping you are all well. With best wishes for a happy new year. Jack. Edition Martinetty Charleroi Front of pack: J. L. McIntyre Xmas 1918 Souvenir de Charleroi-Belgium 12 cartes postales 12 En Photochrommother, letter, postcard, first world war, wwi, world war one, belgium, lara -
Wangaratta RSL Sub BranchDocument - Framed Certificate, Private Sidney PLUM
... He fought in battles; Peronne, Cambrai, Somme. Being wounded 3 times. ...He fought in battles; Peronne, Cambrai, Somme. Being wounded 3 times. ...Borough of Wangaratta Certificate of Thanks and Apppreciation presented to Private Sydney Spencer Plum. 3431 1st Pioneer Battalion A.I.F, Born January 3rd 1894 at Dockers Plains. Father's name Albert F Plum. Mother's name Mary Plum. He was educated at North Wangaratta and Docker's Plains State School. He was a blacksmith when he enlisted June 12th 1915. He trained at Flemington Racecourse and embarked on SS "Nestor" October 11th 1915. He fought in battles; Peronne, Cambrai, Somme. Being wounded 3 times. He embarked for home per SS "Orontes"; disembarked January 28th 1919 and was discharged March 16th 1919. Later, he entered the service of the Victorian Railways Department.Oak framed certificates were presented by the Borough of Wangaratta to the relatives of soldiers killed in action and returned soldiers who enlisted from the Borough during the First World War. These ceremonies were well attended by the local communities and held at intervals when the soldiers and nurses returned home from active service.Burgandy wooden frame with sand coloured mounting of a certificate of thanks and appreciation from Borough of Wangaratta to Pte Sidney S PLUM. At the top of the certificate, it has the Australian and Union Jack flags entwined over some wattle. At the bottom it has the rising sun surrounded by a wreath with two crossed rifles underneath. To the bottom right there is a large red leather seal. Mounted beneath the certificate is a black plaque. On the back is a typed history of S.Plum.Plaque is inscribed: 3451A Pte Sydney Spencer Plum. 1st Pioneer Battalion A.I.F. Served 12/6/1915 to 16/3/1919. Peronne, Cambrai and Somme. Born 3/1/1894 - Died 25/7/1958. Certificate: For King & Empire, Borough of Wangaratta. The Mayor, Councillors, and Ratepayers of the Borough of Wangaratta hereby place on record their Thanks and Appreciation for the conduct of S.S.Plum who served his King and Country in the Great War, which commenced 4th August 1914. In Witness Whereof the Corporate Seal of the Municipality is hereto attached in the presence of Mayor, Town Clerk. He answered his country's call. D.W Patterson Co PTY LTD 495 Collins St Melbsidney, plum, wangaratta, wwi, world war 1, peronne, cambrai, somme, north wangaratta, dockers plains -
Melbourne LegacyDocument - Obituary, Colonel William Donovan Joynt, V.C
... He won his VC in 1917 at Chuignes during one of the last battles on the Somme. The Victoria Cross is the highest award for acts of bravery in wartime and was instituted in 1856 by Queen Victoria. ...He won his VC in 1917 at Chuignes during one of the last battles on the Somme. The Victoria Cross is the highest award for acts of bravery in wartime and was instituted in 1856 by Queen Victoria. ...Joynt was the seventh member of the newly formed Legacy in 1923 and became a member of the Board of Management in 1924 and worked closely with Stan Savige. He was also instrumental in gaining the support of both General Sir John Monash and the R.S.L. to build the Shrine of Remembrance, as well as ensuring media backing and thus public support for the project. He worked tirelessly for Legacy for 38 years until he retired at the age of 84, and entered fully into comradeship activities throughout his involvement. He won his VC in 1917 at Chuignes during one of the last battles on the Somme. The Victoria Cross is the highest award for acts of bravery in wartime and was instituted in 1856 by Queen Victoria. See also the funeral service at Cat No 01303.Detailed biography of one of the few Legatees to have been awarded the Victoria Cross.White A4 paper x 6 pages with black type.Box 16 L 11 (illegible) in black birodonovan joynt, obituary -
Melbourne LegacyDocument - Obituary, The Funeral Service for Lieutenant-Colonel William Donovan Joynt, V.C
... He won his VC in 1917 at Chuignes during one of the last battles on the Somme. The Victoria Cross is the highest award for acts of bravery in wartime and was instituted in 1856 by Queen Victoria. ...He won his VC in 1917 at Chuignes during one of the last battles on the Somme. The Victoria Cross is the highest award for acts of bravery in wartime and was instituted in 1856 by Queen Victoria. ...Joynt was the seventh member of the newly formed Legacy in 1923 and became a member of the Board of Management in 1924 and worked closely with Stan Savige. He was also instrumental in gaining the support of both General Sir John Monash and the R.S.L. to build the Shrine of Remembrance, as well as ensuring media backing and thus public support for the project. He worked tirelessly for Legacy for 38 years until he retired at the age of 84, and entered fully into comradeship activities throughout his involvement. He won his VC in 1917 at Chuignes during one of the last battles on the Somme. The Victoria Cross is the highest award for acts of bravery in wartime and was instituted in 1856 by Queen Victoria. The Chairman of Legacy Co-ordinating Council, Legatee K.D. Green, gave the eulogy (01303.5) at the funeral service.Records the life of an outstanding Australian of great social conscience, reflecting well on the Legacy organisation as a whole.01303.1-01303.2 sheets folded and stapled together to form a booklet with the order of service - black print on white paper 01303.5-01303.8 white sheets with black type. donovan joynt, founding legatee, obituary -
Lara RSL Sub BranchBooklet, Wadsworth & Company, Recollections of the War Hospital Keighley and its Auxiliaries 1916-19, circa 1920
... It opened in time to take some of the first casualties from the Battle of the Somme in July 1916 and continued until the end of the war. ...It opened in time to take some of the first casualties from the Battle of the Somme in July 1916 and continued until the end of the war. ...Keighley War Hospital at Morton Banks was originally The Morton Banks Fever Hospital and after local funds were raised, extra wards were built to turn it into a War Hospital. It opened in time to take some of the first casualties from the Battle of the Somme in July 1916 and continued until the end of the war. The War Hospital Register archived at Keighley Library contains 13,214 names of servicemen who were treated there. It also contains the names of German prisoners of war who were being held locally and required treatment from time to time, notably from the influenza epidemic. Morton Banks had 746 beds. The book records the details of the hospital between 1916-19 including staff, hospital layout and departments, the Auxiliary Hospitals, Discipline, Recreation, Education, Comforts Committee and Affiliated Associations.Document of Military Hospital in Keighley, U.K. during WW1. Contains significant information on staff and different departments at the hospital.Carboard and paper booklet of 48 pages. The cover is beige with green border with black and red writing. Silverfish have eaten top right corner of cover.On front cover is publisher Wadsworth & Company, Russell Street, Keighley, (also known as Rydal Press) title and cost of Sixpence. Inside first blank page is written 'With kind regards from Willie To Jack'. 'Jack' refers to J.L.McIntyreworld war 1, ww1, military hospital, army hospital, keighley war hospital, morton banks, morton banks fever hospital, keighley
