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8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental CollectionPainting - Oil painting, Capt Albert C Borella VC MM MID, 1960 circa
... Capt Albert C Borella VC MM MID...borella...Lieutenant Albert Borella, 26th Battalion AIF, was awarded the Victoria Cross for his actions at Villers Bretonneux, France, in March 1918....Framed self portrait of Captain Albert C Borella VC MM MID in World War One (1914-1918) uniform with 'Sam Browne' belt and medals. ...Engraved plaque on lower face of frame "Capt Albert C Borella VC MM MID presented to 8/13 VMR by Mrs E Borella"...Possibly the only self portrait of an Australian VC winner. borella victoria cross self-portrait Engraved plaque on lower face of frame "Capt Albert C Borella VC MM MID presented to 8/13 VMR by Mrs E Borella" Framed self portrait of Captain Albert C Borella VC MM MID in World War One (1914-1918) uniform with 'Sam Browne' belt and medals. ...Lieutenant Albert Borella, 26th Battalion AIF, was awarded the Victoria Cross for his actions at Villers Bretonneux, France, in March 1918.Possibly the only self portrait of an Australian VC winner.Framed self portrait of Captain Albert C Borella VC MM MID in World War One (1914-1918) uniform with 'Sam Browne' belt and medals. Stained wooden frame has been covered with a protective clear acrylic sheet.Engraved plaque on lower face of frame "Capt Albert C Borella VC MM MID presented to 8/13 VMR by Mrs E Borella"borella, victoria cross, self-portrait -
Stawell Historical Society IncPhotograph, Mr Peter Borella standing beside the horse with cart transporting timber with family seated on the timber c1900
... Mr Peter Borella standing beside the horse with cart transporting timber with family seated on the timber c1900...Bushland Scene taken in the Grampians Area. Peter Borella standing beside the horse with cart transporting timber with family seated on load. ...C1900 Stawell Mr Peter Borella standing beside the horse with cart transporting timber with family seated on the timber c1900 Photograph ...Bushland Scene taken in the Grampians Area. Peter Borella standing beside the horse with cart transporting timber with family seated on load. C1900stawell -
Monbulk RSL Sub BranchBook, Bradley A Chalmers, Next to impossible : the remarkable life of Albert Chalmers Borella VC, 2015
... Next to impossible : the remarkable life of Albert Chalmers Borella VC...His parents were Louis Borella and Annie Borella née Chalmers. After attending state schools at Borung and Wychitella, Borella became a farmer, working around Borung and Echuca. ...Albert Chalmers Borella was born at Borung, Victoria, 60 kilometres north-west of Bendigo. His parents were Louis Borella and Annie Borella née Chalmers. After attending state schools at Borung and Wychitella, Borella became a farmer, working around Borung and Echuca. He also enlisted as a part-time soldier in the Victorian Rangers, serving for a period of 18 months. He travelled to Melbourne in early 1910 and became a firefighter in the Metropolitan Fire Brigade, remaining in the city until early 1913 when he travelled to the Northern Territory to take up a pastoral lease, working a property on the Daly River until early 1915 when his financial situation forced him to leave the land.Index, ill, maps, p.510.Albert Chalmers Borella was born at Borung, Victoria, 60 kilometres north-west of Bendigo. His parents were Louis Borella and Annie Borella née Chalmers. After attending state schools at Borung and Wychitella, Borella became a farmer, working around Borung and Echuca. He also enlisted as a part-time soldier in the Victorian Rangers, serving for a period of 18 months. He travelled to Melbourne in early 1910 and became a firefighter in the Metropolitan Fire Brigade, remaining in the city until early 1913 when he travelled to the Northern Territory to take up a pastoral lease, working a property on the Daly River until early 1915 when his financial situation forced him to leave the land. world war 1914-1918 - personal narratives - australia, albert chalmers - biography -
Stawell Historical Society IncBook - Family Histroy, Shannon Harris, BORELLA, 22/02/2014
... BORELLA...Paper in plastic inserts BORELLA Book Family Histroy Shannon Harris ...4 Ring Red Binder. Paper in plastic inserts -
Wodonga & District Historical Society IncBook - "Next to Impossible" The Remarkable LIfe of Albert Chalmers Borella VC, Bradley A. Chalmers, 2015
... "Next to Impossible" The Remarkable LIfe of Albert Chalmers Borella VC...Wodonga & District Historical Society Inc Hut 97, Bonegilla Migrant Experience, 132 Bonegilla Road Bonegilla the-murray Victoria Cross military history biography Albert Borella Borella Albert Chalmers V.C> Quotation from back cover- "Bushman, farmhand, artist, metropolitan fireman, decorated soldier, soldier settler, POW commandant. ...Quotation from back cover- "Bushman, farmhand, artist, metropolitan fireman, decorated soldier, soldier settler, POW commandant. At ease in the company of the King or the common man, Albert Chalmers Borella VC did it all. This is his remarkable life story. " In 1918 Albert Borella (1881-1968) led a platoon in an attack to straighten the front line beyond Villers-Bretonneux, from which a major British offensive was to be launched a few weeks later. While ahead of his troops, he single-handedly captured a machine-gun. Then, after clearing a trench and dug-outs, he inspired his men to hold out during heavy enemy counter-attacks. Borella had earlier received the Military Medal and been Mentioned in Despatches. Although he had enlisted in Townsville (from Darwin), after the war he lived in Victoria as a farmer. Borella also served in the Second World War, and afterwards settled in Albury, New South Wales where he passed away on 07 February 1968. This extensive biography documents his background and life achievements.non-fictionQuotation from back cover- "Bushman, farmhand, artist, metropolitan fireman, decorated soldier, soldier settler, POW commandant. At ease in the company of the King or the common man, Albert Chalmers Borella VC did it all. This is his remarkable life story. " In 1918 Albert Borella (1881-1968) led a platoon in an attack to straighten the front line beyond Villers-Bretonneux, from which a major British offensive was to be launched a few weeks later. While ahead of his troops, he single-handedly captured a machine-gun. Then, after clearing a trench and dug-outs, he inspired his men to hold out during heavy enemy counter-attacks. Borella had earlier received the Military Medal and been Mentioned in Despatches. Although he had enlisted in Townsville (from Darwin), after the war he lived in Victoria as a farmer. Borella also served in the Second World War, and afterwards settled in Albury, New South Wales where he passed away on 07 February 1968. This extensive biography documents his background and life achievements.victoria cross, military history, biography albert borella, borella albert chalmers v.c> -
Stawell Historical Society IncMemorabilia - Badge
... Stawell Football Club Life Membership Badge - Mrs Anne Wood nee Borella...Stawell Historical Society Inc 46 Longfield St Stawell grampians Stawell Stawell Football Club Life Membership Badge - Mrs Anne Wood nee Borella Memorabilia Badge ...Stawell Football Club Life Membership Badge - Mrs Anne Wood nee Borellastawell -
Halls Gap & Grampians Historical SocietyPhotograph - Coloured, Early 20th C
... Photo is a copy of Anne Borella (nee Nicholson) depicting the haulage of timber along a tramline. ...TRANSPORT Horse drawn STRUCTURES Tramway Photo is a copy of Anne Borella (nee Nicholson) depicting the haulage of timber along a tramline. ...A tramline was built to bring logs down from a mill up on Stoney Creek. The tramline was made of timber and the trolleys of logs were pulled as afr as possible by horse and then a driver would ride the logs down to the flat land below pulling a brake when nearing the end. (Close to site of present Primary School).Photo is a copy of Anne Borella (nee Nicholson) depicting the haulage of timber along a tramline. Two horses are pulling a trolley while a driver stands on the load with the wheelbrake ready.transport, horse drawn, structures, tramway -
Stawell Historical Society IncPhotograph, Bush picnic scene
... Bush picnic scene with three families, Phillips (left), Borella (centre) and Rathgeber (right). In front is a picnic setting with horses and buggies in background. ...Stawell Historical Society Inc 46 Longfield St Stawell grampians Bush picnic scene with three families, Phillips (left), Borella (centre) and Rathgeber (right). In front is a picnic setting with horses and buggies in background. ...Bush picnic scene with three families, Phillips (left), Borella (centre) and Rathgeber (right). In front is a picnic setting with horses and buggies in background. Photo mounted on card. 1900's -
Bendigo Military MuseumBook - BOOK, AUTOBIOGRAPHY, Bradley A Chalmers, Next to Impossible, 2015
... At ease in the company of the King or the common man, Albert Chalmers Borella VC did it all. This is his remarkable story. ...Next To Impossible - The remarkable life of Albert Chalmers Borella VC. Bushman, farm hand, artist, metropolitan fireman, decorated soldier, soldier settler, POW Commandant. ...Biography. Next To Impossible - The remarkable life of Albert Chalmers Borella VC. Bushman, farm hand, artist, metropolitan fireman, decorated soldier, soldier settler, POW Commandant. At ease in the company of the King or the common man, Albert Chalmers Borella VC did it all. This is his remarkable story. Hard cardboard cover, black print over mid green background on front, spine & back. Sepia portrait photo on front. Colour portrait photo & colour photo of service medals on back. End pages illustrated in black & white battle maps. 510 pages, cut plain paper, illustrated with black & white photos & maps. books - biography/military, vc -
Stawell Historical Society IncPhotograph, Stawell High School Students
... c Eileen Hay?, Kay Borella, Kay Orthank (Skinner) d Stawell High School e ...c Eileen Hay?, Kay Borella, Kay Orthank (Skinner) d Stawell High School e Education Five B/W photographs of Stawell High School Students Stawell High School Students Photograph ...a Sharon Hately, Diane Henderson, Lyne Pols b Val McLean? c Eileen Hay?, Kay Borella, Kay Orthank (Skinner) d Stawell High School e Five B/W photographs of Stawell High School Studentseducation -
Stawell Historical Society IncPhotograph, Swifts Football Club Premiers -- named 1928
... Names on Back Back Row Left to Right: Gerry Hughes, Claude Raitt, Norm Davies, Stuart McMullin (Secretary & Player), Joe Earle, Cec Hodder (Commitee), Middle Row LeftTo Right: Putt Blachford (Trainer), Morgie Abrahmans, Bill Earle, Barney (Les)McConville, Don Raitt (Captain), Jim Callender, Augie Greenberger, Alan Peterson, Ern Borella (Tainer) Front Row LeftTp Right: Alf Hunt, Jack Jenkins, Jack (Shonner) Healy, Tackle Rickard, Mat Pope (President), Albert Daley, DickTaylor, Stan (Yank) Faulkner, Alvie Dart....Names on Back Back Row Left to Right: Gerry Hughes, Claude Raitt, Norm Davies, Stuart McMullin (Secretary & Player), Joe Earle, Cec Hodder (Commitee), Middle Row LeftTo Right: Putt Blachford (Trainer), Morgie Abrahmans, Bill Earle, Barney (Les)McConville, Don Raitt (Captain), Jim Callender, Augie Greenberger, Alan Peterson, Ern Borella (Tainer) Front Row LeftTp Right: Alf Hunt, Jack Jenkins, Jack (Shonner) Healy, Tackle Rickard, Mat Pope (President), Albert Daley, DickTaylor, Stan (Yank) Faulkner, Alvie Dart. ...Swifts Football Club Premiers 1928. Names on Back Back Row Left to Right: Gerry Hughes, Claude Raitt, Norm Davies, Stuart McMullin (Secretary & Player), Joe Earle, Cec Hodder (Commitee), Middle Row LeftTo Right: Putt Blachford (Trainer), Morgie Abrahmans, Bill Earle, Barney (Les)McConville, Don Raitt (Captain), Jim Callender, Augie Greenberger, Alan Peterson, Ern Borella (Tainer) Front Row LeftTp Right: Alf Hunt, Jack Jenkins, Jack (Shonner) Healy, Tackle Rickard, Mat Pope (President), Albert Daley, DickTaylor, Stan (Yank) Faulkner, Alvie Dart.stawell sport -
Stawell Historical Society IncPhotograph, Stawell High School Students 1963
... Students Named on back Back Row Eileen Crute, Meryl Briggs, Lorraine Hood, Irene Potter, Dianne McDonald, Karen Jenkins, Noelene Anderson, Sharyn Hately, Helen Raeburn, Kathlene Rutter, Cheryl Blake, Maree Streeter, Cheryl Marchant Centre Row Colleen Jackson, Kay Snibson, Kay Borella, Dianne Holmes, Julie Martin, Dianne Henderson, Valarie Thomas, Robyn Warren, Pam Frost, Fay Pickford, Barbara Warren, Judith Reading Front Row Suzzanne Neil, Avis Wall, Dawn Blachford, Lorraine Tieman, Janice Peacock, Miss Hamilton, Janine Coward, Eileen Hayward, Val Gunston, Anne Davie, Lyn Pots. ...Stawell Historical Society Inc 46 Longfield St Stawell grampians Students Named on back Back Row Eileen Crute, Meryl Briggs, Lorraine Hood, Irene Potter, Dianne McDonald, Karen Jenkins, Noelene Anderson, Sharyn Hately, Helen Raeburn, Kathlene Rutter, Cheryl Blake, Maree Streeter, Cheryl Marchant Centre Row Colleen Jackson, Kay Snibson, Kay Borella, Dianne Holmes, Julie Martin, Dianne Henderson, Valarie Thomas, Robyn Warren, Pam Frost, Fay Pickford, Barbara Warren, Judith Reading Front Row Suzzanne Neil, Avis Wall, Dawn Blachford, Lorraine Tieman, Janice Peacock, Miss Hamilton, Janine Coward, Eileen Hayward, Val Gunston, Anne Davie, Lyn Pots. ...Students Named on back Back Row Eileen Crute, Meryl Briggs, Lorraine Hood, Irene Potter, Dianne McDonald, Karen Jenkins, Noelene Anderson, Sharyn Hately, Helen Raeburn, Kathlene Rutter, Cheryl Blake, Maree Streeter, Cheryl Marchant Centre Row Colleen Jackson, Kay Snibson, Kay Borella, Dianne Holmes, Julie Martin, Dianne Henderson, Valarie Thomas, Robyn Warren, Pam Frost, Fay Pickford, Barbara Warren, Judith Reading Front Row Suzzanne Neil, Avis Wall, Dawn Blachford, Lorraine Tieman, Janice Peacock, Miss Hamilton, Janine Coward, Eileen Hayward, Val Gunston, Anne Davie, Lyn Pots. Three Rows of students posing in front of school building Teacher at centre front1963 Marshall Studios Stawelleducation -
Stawell Historical Society IncPhotograph, Stawell High School Students 1965 Form 6
... Students Named on back Colleen Jackson, Faye Pickford, Wendy Duff, Cheryl Blake, Trina Evans, Kath Ritter, Joy Street, Kaye Unthank, Meryl Briggs, Tiy Mee Daryl Treloar, Brian Hateley, Robert Trickey, Vincent Power, Baiba Lespkalns, Ian Jennings, Sandra Walsh, Phillip McCann, Ray McMullen, Don Whitford, Robert Davies, Rhonda Hewlett, Lynn Pols, Kay Borella, Julie Martin, Kit Thomas, Ruth Sinclair, Virginia Wallace, Eileen Crute, Marilyn Soulsby, Sue Richards, Irene Potter, Jeff Reeves, Jan Peacock, Barry Lynch, Pg Hateley, Mr. ...Stawell Historical Society Inc 46 Longfield St Stawell grampians Students Named on back Colleen Jackson, Faye Pickford, Wendy Duff, Cheryl Blake, Trina Evans, Kath Ritter, Joy Street, Kaye Unthank, Meryl Briggs, Tiy Mee Daryl Treloar, Brian Hateley, Robert Trickey, Vincent Power, Baiba Lespkalns, Ian Jennings, Sandra Walsh, Phillip McCann, Ray McMullen, Don Whitford, Robert Davies, Rhonda Hewlett, Lynn Pols, Kay Borella, Julie Martin, Kit Thomas, Ruth Sinclair, Virginia Wallace, Eileen Crute, Marilyn Soulsby, Sue Richards, Irene Potter, Jeff Reeves, Jan Peacock, Barry Lynch, Pg Hateley, Mr. ...Students Named on back Colleen Jackson, Faye Pickford, Wendy Duff, Cheryl Blake, Trina Evans, Kath Ritter, Joy Street, Kaye Unthank, Meryl Briggs, Tiy Mee Daryl Treloar, Brian Hateley, Robert Trickey, Vincent Power, Baiba Lespkalns, Ian Jennings, Sandra Walsh, Phillip McCann, Ray McMullen, Don Whitford, Robert Davies, Rhonda Hewlett, Lynn Pols, Kay Borella, Julie Martin, Kit Thomas, Ruth Sinclair, Virginia Wallace, Eileen Crute, Marilyn Soulsby, Sue Richards, Irene Potter, Jeff Reeves, Jan Peacock, Barry Lynch, Pg Hateley, Mr. Sellar, Francis Banfield, Keith McRae, Val Thomas, Phillip Bates. Janine Coward Four Rows of students posing in front of school building Teacher at centreStawell High School March 12th 1965 Form 5education -
Wangaratta RSL Sub BranchCertificate - Framed Certificate of Authenticity
... ...borella...Being the highest award in the Australian Honours Order of Wearing, the Victoria Cross takes precedence over all other postnominals and Australian orders and decorations. howse bisdee wylly bell rogers keysor maygar jacka symons burton shout dunstan hamilton tubb throssell jackson dartnell leak blackburn cooke castleton o'meara murray mcnamara cherry jensen newland kenny whittle pope howell moon greive carroll inwood birks dwyer bugden mcgee peeler jeffries mcdougall storkey sadlier ruthven davey axford dalziel brown borella gaby beatham statton joynt mccarthy gordon cartwright currey lowerson mactier towner buckley woods wark ryan maxwell ingram sullivan pearse edmondson cutler edwards anderson kingsbury french gurney kibby gratwick middleton newton kelliher derrick rattey chowne mackey kenna simpson starcevich partridge wheatley badcoe payne Australian Victoria Cross Recipients Certificate of Authenticity Black metal frame containing image of Victoria Cross Medal with two columns of names either side. ...The Victoria Cross (VC) is a military decoration awarded for valour "in the presence of the enemy" to members of the Australia Armed Forces. It may be awarded to a person of any rank in any service, and to civilians under military command. Being the highest award in the Australian Honours Order of Wearing, the Victoria Cross takes precedence over all other postnominals and Australian orders and decorations.Black metal frame containing image of Victoria Cross Medal with two columns of names either side.Australian Victoria Cross Recipients Certificate of Authenticityhowse, bisdee, wylly, bell, rogers, keysor, maygar, jacka, symons, burton, shout, dunstan, hamilton, tubb, throssell, jackson, dartnell, leak, blackburn, cooke, castleton, o'meara, murray, mcnamara, cherry, jensen, newland, kenny, whittle, pope, howell, moon, greive, carroll, inwood, birks, dwyer, bugden, mcgee, peeler, jeffries, mcdougall, storkey, sadlier, ruthven, davey, axford, dalziel, brown, borella, gaby, beatham, statton, joynt, mccarthy, gordon, cartwright, currey, lowerson, mactier, towner, buckley, woods, wark, ryan, maxwell, ingram, sullivan, pearse, edmondson, cutler, edwards, anderson, kingsbury, french, gurney, kibby, gratwick, middleton, newton, kelliher, derrick, rattey, chowne, mackey, kenna, simpson, starcevich, partridge, wheatley, badcoe, payne
