Item in the collection of "Frederick Baxter MC". Refer Cat No. 4219 for his service history.White porcelain model of soldier firing a Vickers Machine gun. On front the shield of the town of Welwyn. Shield has image of red deer and at top a picture of a cathedral. Base has gold rim around edge.On bottom is written "Model of Tommy and His Machine Gun RTN7657214" On shield on front "WELWYN".baxter collection, souvenir, ceramic model, baxter mc

Sent home by Capt. Frederick Baxter MC. Part of the Baxter Collection. Refer Cat No.4219.Cream colour panoramic card Salisbury Plain. Inside 4 pages with 8 images of Army Barracks or tourist sites. On front is address sent to in Australia, Post Office stamp and signed off by Battalion. Photos are all labelled as per inscription and held together by one staple.Photo's labelled. Top written "On Active Service". 1. 40857 Bulford Camp. 2. 48060 Bulford Camp B Lines. 3. 36891 Bulford Camp near Salisbury. 4. 36868 Salisbury Plain, Tidworth Barracks. 5. 36889 Bulford The Bridge. 6. Amesbury, Queensbury Bridge. 7. 32482 Salisbury Stonehenge. 8. 32478 Salisbury Cathedral.letter card, baxter collection, ww1, baxter mc

Card sent home from Sth Africa. Part of the collection of Capt Frederick Baxter MC & Bar. Refer Cat No. 4219.White folded over card with a photo image inside of the R.M. Steamer leaving docks in Cape Town. card is cream colour with picture of Table Mountain on the front in green. Photo inside and message on the back, Signed off by Fred.Inside written "Between 1916-18 (War). Message on back "With best wishes from here, trust all are well. We are enjoying the trip. the town is lovely - a delightful background ? Majestic. Goodbye Fred".card, ww1, baxter mc

Souvenir from England in WW1. Part of the collection of "Capt. Fred Baxter MC". Refer Cat No. 4219 for his service history.porcelain model of British soldier riding a motor bike. on side of front wheel is the shield emblem of Welwyn, a town in England. There is a hole in the bottom.on bottom is the stamp of a swan around which is written 'Swan China'. At bottom is written "Model of Despatch Rider" and a code number.baxter collection, fred baxter mc, souvenir, ceramic model, ww1

Lt Frederick Baxter won the Military Cross in WW1 at the battle of Proyart in 1918 in France, refer Cat No.4219 for his service details. Joe Williams married Frederick Baxters Sister.A.3 paper with 2 photos and one news article attached on photocopy. 1. Photo of Lt. Frederick Baxter MC & Bar in uniform wearing his medal. 2. Photo of Joe Williams and Sarah Baxter Wedding. 3. News article stuck to paper itemising action where Frederick Baxter won the Military Cross.military cross, photograph, newspaper article, ww1, baxter mc

Frederick James Baxter enlisted in the AIF on 22.2.1916 age 23 years as a L/Cpl in B Coy 38th Bn No 708. Embarked for England on 20.6.1916, Hospital at sea with Influenza 7.7.1916 then Bronchitis 31.7.1916, returned to unit 2.8.1916, promoted Sgt 25.9.1916, embark for France 22.11.1916, promoted to CSM 13.1.1917, promoted to 2nd Lieutenant 17.5.1917, Hospital 23.8.1917 with Haemorrhoids, rejoin unit 8.9.1917, promoted to Lieutenant 13.9.1917, Hospital with Debility 28.11.1917, rejoin unit 5.12.1917, to England 31.12.1917 re Musketry and Lewis Gun school, rejoin unit 1.7.1918, during the Great offensive on the 10th/12th and 31st August 1918 he is awarded the Military Cross and Bar to the MC, within a few days he is hospitalised in England with Aneurism on 2.9.1918. Proceed to return to Australia 4.12.1918, disembark Melb 15.1.1919, appointment terminated in the AIF 22.2.1919. He passes away on 19.6.1921 age 28 years. Pre war he had 3 years in the 9th A.L.H. Set of three court mounted medals. 1. Military Cross with Bar, replica not engraved. 2. British War medal 1914 - 19, original. 3. Victory Medal, replica not engraved.“LIEUT F.T.BAXTER A.I.F”medals, military, aif, baxter mc

Joseph G.A. Williams, WW1. Refer 9724P for his service details.Cream coloured card with 2 internal pages, one of which contains a typed in red Christmas Message and signed by J. Williams. Pages bound together on left side with red ribbon. On front in centre emblem of Australian Army Badge of Rising Sun.Written inside "To All", Signature "J. M. Williams" Front says "Australian Veterinary Hospital" "A.I.F. France" "Xmas 1918" Emblem of Rising Sun.christmas card, ww1, j. williams, baxter mc

"John Alexander Brown", No 372. Enlisted 14.8.14 in 9th Light Horse Reg. C. Squad. Embarked 11.2.15. Gallipoli 16.5.15. Discharged 23.9.19 at rank of Sergeant. WIA 26.8.15 in left arm and discharged from hospital 25.10.15. Transfer to PRO CORP 5.12.16. Hospitalised with pneumonia 25.7.17. promoted to Sgt 24.2.18.1. Sepia photo of John Alexander Brown in full uniform standing in a formal pose looking into the camera. Image in an oval circle on portrait photo. 2. Brown folded cardboard cover for photo with a woman's head pressed into the front cover.Scribbled on back "Cousin, Alex Brown, from Woodstock on Loddon, Married to L. Chambers (or L. Hambers).john alexander brown, ww1, photograph, baxter mc

"John Alexander Brown", refer Cat No 9746.2P for his service details details.Formal portrait Black and white photo of John Alexander Brown sitting in a chair looking into the camera. His signature is written on bottom left corner. On back a note to cousins.Scribbled on front "Best Regards from Alex Brown 28/10/16" On back " To My Dear Cousins from Alex".john alexander brown, photograph, ww1, baxter mc

This is possibly Joseph George Adelaide Williams. Refer Cat No 9724P for his service details. Black and white portrait head shot of Joe Williams in uniform from WW1.Name "Joseph Williams" Written on back.photograph, ww1, joseph george adelaide williams, baxter mc

"Joseph George Adelaide Williams". Enlisted No 37 in 38th Battalion, age 26 years 3 months. Embarked for England 20/6/1916. Transfer to A.A. VET CORP 25/10/1916 as Shoeing Smith. Embarked for France. Appointed CPL 1/7/1917. Appointed Sgt 6/12/1918. Discharged 31/8/1919. Refer also Cat No 9749PPhoto of Sgt Joe G.A. Williams taken after his return from WW2. In full uniform looking at camera. Photo on a white oval cut out surrounded by thick cardboard frame.On back written in pencil - name "JOE WILLIAMS" and "To Mr & Mrs Hay and Family," and "This was taken since he came back".photograph, ww1, joseph george adelaide williams, baxter mc

Photos from "Frederick James Baxter MC & Bar". Refer Cat No. 4219 for details.Series of small black and white photos stuck to cards relating to WW1 France Battlefield. 1. Picture of 3 ANZAC soldiers in field with 9.2 and 5.9 German shell casing. 2A. Picture of two ANZAC Soldiers in field with 9.2 shell casings and equipment. 2B. Picture of soldier on a road with ruins on either side in France. 3A. Picture of a Hall of Mirrors Versailles. 3B. Picture of unidentified ruins of a building with bomb damage. 4A. Image of bombed out battlefield with 9.2 Suzi Equip destroyed. 4B. Image of Hall of Mirrors Versailles. 4C. Image of bombed out village in France.Words unclear. 1P 9.2 and S9. 2A 9.2 Misc Ballen B. Aillea. 3A Versailles 4A. 9.2 Suzi Ballere 4B. Hall of Mirrors, Versailles.photographs, frederick james baxter, ww1, france

Red photograph album with gold trims. Gold lettering on front - 'presented to G Minto Esq. C.E. (certified engineer), by the Officers of the Bendigo City Council as a token of their sincere regard for one who has proved himself a valuable Municipal Officer; more particularly in respect to the position of City Surveyor which he has honourably and worthily filled for thirteen years, and in acknowledgement of the courteous and gentlemanly assistance he has universally extended to the Officers and with their best wishes for the future health and happiness of himself and Mrs Minto'. In blue ink below 'Town Hall Bendigo, June 20th, 1899', '?Honeybone, Town Clerk', 'C.G. Darvall. List of men photographed (from front of album: G Minto Esq, W Honeybone, O Hopper, J R Richardson, A M Lloyd, B Hyett, F Richards, Dr J Mc I Eadie, T H Teage, G S Read, J J Smith, S G Gadd, J A Roper, W Griffiths, J Reed, Sergt. Kilfedder, G Baxter, T R J Brown, B W Button, S Montgomery, A Moog, A J Tregear, W Speechley. On last page is a photo of the Bendigo Conservatory.person, individual, g minto