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Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Britannia Street c. 1987, c. 1987
... Britannia Street c. 1987...britannia street...Black and white photograph of Britannia Street, Mitcham... Mitcham melbourne Photograph Photograph Britannia Street c. 1987 ...Black and white photograph of Britannia Street, Mitcham, looking south. c. 1987. Note the Angling Club (foreground) and the original Scout Hall, later the Guide Hall. The hall was built c. 1920britannia street, mitcham, mitcham scout hall, mitcham guide hall, mitcham angling club -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Britannia Street, Mitcham, 13/06/1986 12:00:00 AM
... Britannia Street, Mitcham....britannia street mitcham... of Britannia Street are located on the site of Barelli's shop, dwelling... Mitcham melbourne Photograph Photograph Britannia Street, Mitcham ...2 Coloured photos of Brittania Street, Mitcham. Looking North from Corner of Whitehorse Road. Shops on Western side of Britannia Street are located on the site of Barelli's shop, dwelling and bakehouse. To the north of these buildings and across a cobblestone lane now called Enterprise Way was the Salvation Army Citadel, .a further commercial building housing a printer. Erection of this building necessitated demolition of Barelli's stable and reclamation of its horseyard. The Salvation Army are now located on the Mitcham Road and Harrison Street corner.britannia street mitcham -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Britannia Street, Mitcham, c. 1987
... Britannia Street, Mitcham...britannia street... Mitcham melbourne Photograph Photograph Britannia Street, Mitcham ...Black and white photograph of Britannia St., Mitcham, looking south west, showing the Guide Hall (left) and Anglers club (right)britannia street, mitcham, mitcham guide hall, mitcham angling club -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - Article, My how times have changed, 20/11/1985
... Britannia Street Mitcham... Britannia Street Guide Hall (Mitcham Hall), by Simon Kinch.... Street Mitcham Britannia Street Mitcham Whitehorse Road Mitcham ...Article on Whitehorse Road, Mitcham with photo showing Britannia Street Guide Hall (Mitcham Hall), by Simon Kinch.mitcham, edward street, mitcham, britannia street mitcham, whitehorse road, mitcham, christ church anglican church mitcham, guide groups, mitcham hall -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Station Street, Mitcham, 1/10/2000 12:00:00 AM
... britannia street.... Trees on Mitcham Mall (formerly Britannia Street) in distance... on Mitcham Mall (formerly Britannia Street) in distance station ...Coloured photograph of Station Street Mitcham looking north. Trees on Mitcham Mall (formerly Britannia Street) in distancestation street, mitcham, britannia mall mitcham, britannia street -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Whitehorse Road Mitcham c1920
... britannia street... Britannia Street.... Britannia Street. Series of photographs loaned for copying by Robert ...Series of photographs loaned for copying by Robert Collier through Keith Rooney. Photographs have been scanned by Ted Arrowsmith at 300dpi as a 'tiff' and burnt onto a CD Rom. copies of photographs were produced from the CD Rom for inclusion in the album.Black and white photograph of Whitehorse Road, Mitcham c1920 showing the Billiard Room and Tobacconist near Cr Britannia Street.britannia street, mitcham, billiard rooms, tobacconist, whitehorse road, mitcham. -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Mitcham Guides
... britannia street...Mitcham Guides outside Hall in Britannia Street, Mitcham... Guides outside Hall in Britannia Street, Mitcham. Since ...Mitcham Guides outside Hall in Britannia Street, Mitcham. Since demolished in the same frenzied activity that resulted in the redevelopment of Britannia Street and environs including the Junior Primary School site, Angling Club, Barelli's bakehouse, stable and the Salvation Army 'Citadel'. Many fine young women passed through the 'Scout Hall' as Mitcham's Guides and Brownies.guide groups, mitcham guide hall, britannia street, mitcham -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Mitcham plan under way, 1986
... britannia street... Hall in Britannia Street to Halliday Park.... Hall in Britannia Street to Halliday Park. edward street ...Article stating that Edward Street, Mitcham will be closed for redevelopment of Mitcham Shopping Centre and the removal of the Guide Hall in Britannia Street to Halliday Park.Article stating that Edward Street, Mitcham will be closed for redevelopment of Mitcham Shopping Centre and the removal of the Guide Hall in Britannia Street to Halliday Park.Article stating that Edward Street, Mitcham will be closed for redevelopment of Mitcham Shopping Centre and the removal of the Guide Hall in Britannia Street to Halliday Park.edward street, mitcham, mitcham shopping centre, mitcham guides, britannia street, halliday park -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Mitcham Mall is on the way, 1986
... Britannia Street... for the $5 million shopping redevelopment in Britannia Street so... million shopping redevelopment in Britannia Street so by august we ...Nunawading Council has made a declaration to prepare for the $5 million shopping redevelopment in Britannia Street so by august we will have a new mall.Nunawading Council has made a declaration to prepare for the $5 million shopping redevelopment in Britannia Street so by august we will have a new mall.Nunawading Council has made a declaration to prepare for the $5 million shopping redevelopment in Britannia Street so by august we will have a new mall.shopping centres, city of nunawading, mitcham shopping centre, britannia street, mitcham -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document - Land Title, Certificate of Title, 29/11/1887
... britannia street... Britannia Street. A list of purchasers is included.... Britannia Street. A list of purchasers is included. mitcham road ...Photocopies of land titles involved in subdivision of land on the north-west corner of Whitehorse Road and Mitcham Road including Britannia Street. A list of purchasers is included.mitcham road, mitcham, whitehorse road, britannia street, rawlings, alfred, frost, john, richards, thomas, leech, george arthur, smith, reed, richard louis, young, frederick, hughes, doery, george henry, mitcham primary school, no. 2904, land subdivision -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Brittania Street, 13/06/1986 12:00:00 AM
... britannia street mitcham...2 Coloured photos of Britannia Street looking South towards... Coloured photos of Britannia Street looking South towards ...2 Coloured photos of Britannia Street looking South towards Whitehorse Road.Prior to the redevelopment of Britannia Mall and construction of 3 level carpark. The present Post Office is seen in the background.britannia street mitcham -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document - Land Title, Certificate of Title, 4/04/1917
... britannia street... and Britannia Street, Mitcham dated 4 April 1917 and records of sales... Markham in Deakin Street, Albert Street and Britannia Street ...Certificate of Title of three blocks of land owned by Patrick Joseph Markham in Deakin Street, Albert Street and Britannia Street, Mitcham dated 4 April 1917 and records of sales of the blocks up to 1926.deakin street, mitcham, albert street, britannia street, markham, patrick joseph, dodsworth, george, smith, lily maud, hunt, james charles, land sales -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Scout Hall Mitcham, 1/09/1976 12:00:00 AM
... britannia street...Black and white photo of Guide & Scout Hall, Britannia... and white photo of Guide & Scout Hall, Britannia Street, Mitcham ...Black and white photo of Guide & Scout Hall, Britannia Street, Mitcham which served as 'Home' for Mitcham's Scouts, Guides, Cubs and Brownies for many years. It was also the centre for regular Saturday evening Dances where much of Mitcham's Youth learned to dance before venturing on to more sophisticated centres such as Box Hill Town Hall.britannia street, mitcham, mitcham guide hall, mitcham scout hall -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, House - Edward Street Mitcham
... , since demolished for the Britannia Street Car Park...., since demolished for the Britannia Street Car Park. edward ...Coloured photograph of house in Edward Street Mitcham, since demolished for the Britannia Street Car Park.edward street, mitcham -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Mitcham Bakery
... was on the north-west corner of Whitehorse and Britannia Streets, Mitcham... corner of Whitehorse and Britannia Streets, Mitcham L.J. Barelli ...L.J. Barelli delivered bread to the local Mitcham residents by horse and buggy. He also advertised as a caterer for weddings and social functions. He had another bakery in Blackburn (1930 information). L.J. Barelli (Lou) was the father of Alan and Doug and the Grandfather of Ken who became the mayor of the City of Nunawading.Sepia photograph of Barelli's Bakery, and shop, which was on the north-west corner of Whitehorse and Britannia Streets, Mitchammitcham bakery, barelli, l. j. -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Pamphlet, Main Street Mitcham, 2000
... Britannia Street Mitcham... Whitehorse Road Mitcham Britannia Street Mitcham Memorial Hall ...History of Main Street Mitcham by Keith Hancock featured in Mitcham Primary School Newsletter No. 2, Dec 2000.History of Main Street Mitcham by Keith Hancock featured in Mitcham Primary School Newsletter No. 2, Dec 2000. Also contributions from Jean holly, Ian McFarlane and Frances RothnieHistory of Main Street Mitcham by Keith Hancock featured in Mitcham Primary School Newsletter No. 2, Dec 2000.mitcham road mitcham, city of whitehorse, mitcham primary school, no. 2904, whitehorse road mitcham, britannia street mitcham, memorial hall mitcham -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document - Land Title, Certificate of Title, 28/10/1902
... britannia street... street edward street britannia street beckett robert johnson ...Certificate of Title for land between Ormond Avenue, Fellows Street, Victoria Avenue and Mitcham Road, Mitcham owned by Robert Becket. Transfers of land through subdivision are included.whitehorse road, mitcham, mitcham road, ormond avenue, victoria avenue, gillies street, deakin street, fellows street, haines street, purches street, albert street, edward street, britannia street, beckett, robert, johnson, catherine, bewley, william, londgerin, mary, chugg, william harold, wheeler, sarah, byrne, bedson, samuel, land subdivision -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Mitcham lights up at last, 1/06/1967 12:00:00 AM
... Britannia Street... Signals Britannia Street Mitcham Station Street Mitcham Nunawading ...Nunawading Gazette instigated the installation of traffic lights at Mitcham's dangerous Brittania St - Station St crossing.8.Nunawading Gazette instigated the installation of traffic lights at Mitcham's dangerous Brittania St - Station St crossing following an accident last week to a young Mitcham High School girl. There has been a long delay for specifications from the Traffic Commission. An unused subsidy to Council of $2867 would go toward the cost of the Brittania St lights. Nunawading Council has been advised by Country Roads Board that the Blackburn State School overpass would be completed by January 1968.Nunawading Gazette instigated the installation of traffic lights at Mitcham's dangerous Brittania St - Station St crossing.8.local government, nunawading gazette, traffic commission, city of nunawading, victoria. country roads board, traffic signals, britannia street, mitcham, station street, mitcham -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document, Mitcham before 1940s, 1970s?
... Britannia Street Mitcham... Mitcham Station Street Mitcham Britannia Street Mitcham Whitehorse ...Four pages of sketch maps of Mitcham business areas.Four pages of sketch maps of Mitcham business areas. Includes: brief history of three hotels; Timeline of development 1851-1971; Details from 1924 Census re local traffic; Details from 1854 Census re populationnon-fictionFour pages of sketch maps of Mitcham business areas. hill hotel, mitcham, mitcham hotel, australia. census 1854, census 1924, traffic, mitcham road mitcham, station street mitcham, britannia street mitcham, whitehorse road mitcham, harvest home hotel -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Anzac Day March, C.1950
... Road opposite Britannia Street, looking North.... Britannia Street, looking North. anzac day ...Black and white photo of Anzac Day March C.1950 Whitehorse Road opposite Britannia Street, looking North.anzac day -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Britannia Mall, Mitcham looking south - view from Enterprise way, c1989
... Britannia Street Mitcham was closed to traffic on August... c1989 of the Britannia Mall, Mitcham Britannia Street Mitcham ...Britannia Street Mitcham was closed to traffic on August 1st 1986 to make way for the Britannia Mall developmentColour photograph taken c1989 of the Britannia Mall, Mitchambritannia mall, mitcham, shopping centres -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Ted Tudor's Shop, C.1950s
... Road, Mitcham. North side - Corner Britannia Street. Circa.... North side - Corner Britannia Street. Circa 1950's, in order ...Black and white photo of Ted Tudor's Shop - 24 Whitehorse Road, Mitcham. North side - Corner Britannia Street. Circa 1950's, in order from left - Blayney (Butcher) - Milburne (Greengrocer) - Tudor (Draper) - Jay (Florist) - Riches (Barber) - Scott - (Ironmonger).tudor, ted, russell, alexander, stan russell menswear. -
Federation University Historical Collection
Plan, Sulieman Pasha Co Plan Transverse Section
... street britannia united mine last chance mine llanberris mine ...The Sulieman Pasha is possibly named after the most important Sultan of the Ottoman Empire, Suleiman One, or Suleiman the Magnificent, when the Ottoman Empire was at its peak. Or potentially a number of Ottoman governors, statesmen and military commanders with the same name after, however the spelling is slightly different to the mine name. No Turkish connection was found relating to the formation of the company, and remains unconfirmed. The mine operated from two shafts; No. 1 near the corner of Humffray and Mair streets, and also near where the Welcome Nugget (2217 ounces) was found years earlier; and the controversial No. 2 shaft several blocks south bordering the northern side of the main highway through Ballarat. The company produced 62 666 ounces of gold, the twelfth highest quartz reef gold production for any mine on the Ballarat goldfield. Some crushing figure examples are January-June 1881: 3674 tonnes 1085 ounces; January-June 1885: 2949 tonnes 1281 ounces; July-December 1885: 4459 tonnes 1119 ounces; January-June 1887: 1869 tonnes 730 ounces; July-December 1892: 1450 tonnes 771 ounces; July-December 1896: 4365 tonnes 1372 ounces. Like many mines in the area, gold grades were low. John Watson was noted as mine manager in the 1880s, and John Williams 1890s. The company was re-organised twice increasing the number of shares from 4000 to 24 000, and increasing the capital available. The Sulieman Pasha Company was formed in 1878. David Fitzpatrick was given the honour of turning the first sod of both the No.1 and later No. 2 shafts. The first dividend was given to shareholders in July 1881. The company obtained a prospecting vote (government grant) to start, and was very proud to be the first Victorian gold mining company to pay the funds back to the government. The event was marked by a lavish banquet laid out for ministers and government officials by the company. Leases were purchased to the south in 1885 to the Llanberris Mine boundary, after poor results began accumulating from the small No. 1 shaft. To take advantage of this new land the company planned to sink a second shaft. Initially this was to take place on government land, but the uproar from nearby residents caused the company to purchase land along the Main Road (now Western Highway), and the old Yarrowee Hotel which had occupied the site since the alluvial digger days of the 1850's was demolished. The area had since those days become heavily occupied with a number of shops, houses, a post office, church and two schools in the immediate area. The thought of an underground mine next door drew considerable opposition. The company (before the days of public relations departments) wrote 'most people would have thought that progress as vital as mining would be supported by tradesmen whose business rely on the mining industry. It seems when it comes to mining they are bereft of their senses, and considering the low ebb of mining in Ballarat East, the action of our opponents are unaccountable. (Sarcastically) There are certain engineering difficulties in moving the quartz reefs to a new location, but if we could to appease our opponents we would'. The company also wanted to take over 4 acres of the St Paul's school oval for machinery, but accused the St Paul's Church of wanting extortionate amounts of money upfront, and on a yearly basis for the privilege. It stated the church could not be opposed to mining when several years earlier it had formed its own company to mine the land, only for shareholders to lose their money. In 1886, the company approached the Minister for Mines, and attended heated public meetings on the matter. The local residents, shop owners, and church submitted a 60 person petition to the local council and government authorities. They stated the shaft contravened the mining statutes, which stating no mining could take place within 150 yards of a public building or church. A speech by a resident stated 'mining always comes with glorious pictures of the great benefits which would accrue all parties concerned if their request is granted, but if property is destroyed or depreciated in value, no-one then comes forward and compensates them'. The No. 2 shaft was approved including taking over part of the school oval. In 1888, workers at the company's No. 2 shaft went on strike to try and bring their wages in line with other mines in the district (the No. 1 shaft was operated by tributers). William Madden (26) was killed from a fall of earth underground the same year, while a year later his father John Madden (70) was similarly killed in the Madame Berry Mine elsewhere in the district. In 1897 as the amount of gold being found fell away, it came to light part of the deal to purchase the Yarrowee Hotel site was a 5% royalty on gold found. Shareholders could not understand why they were paying a royalty to the former owners of the property. The mine closed in 1898 due to a lack of gold. In 1902 a boy (age unknown) called Charles Lee was killed from a fractured skull while working to dismantle the Sulieman Pasha plant. The fuss over the No. 2 shaft had a sequel. On the company winding up, the land was purchased by J.S. Trethowan who built a house next to the shaft. In 1907, the shaft caved-in creating a sinkhole immediately at the back of the house. A Mr Chamberlain heard a deep rumbling sound at 5am, and looked out the window to see his fowl house and thirteen chickens disappear down an expanding hole. He then went back to bed, and called the police later in the day. The shaft was 1050 feet deep, and the hole at the surface that developed was 20 feet by 17 feet across, and 20 feet depth. In 1930 it is reported a syndicate had been formed to clean out the old shaft, and re-open the mine. It is assumed this was the No. 1 shaft but no more was found. (https://www.mindat.org/loc-304239.html, accessed 07/08/2019) A transverse section plan of the Sulieman Pasha Mine.sulieman pasha company, plan, mining, united black hill mine, victoria united mine, victoria street, britannia united mine, last chance mine, llanberris mine, ottoman empire, john watson, john williams, david fitzpatrick -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Mitcham Shopping Centre, 1/04/2001 12:00:00 AM
... south along Station Street from corner of Britannia Mall.... along Station Street from corner of Britannia Mall. maroondah ...Coloured photograph of Maroondah Highway Mitcham looking south along Station Street from corner of Britannia Mall.maroondah highway, mitcham, station street, britannia mall mitcham -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Guide Hall, Mitcham, 13/06/1986 12:00:00 AM
... of Britannia Street and the former Primary School site.... of Britannia Street and the former Primary School site. mitcham guide ...2 Coloured photos of Guide Hall, West side of Brittania Street, Mitcham. Formerly jointly used with Scouts and therefore known as Scout Hall. Since demolished. Guides are now located in a purpose built facility on Halliday Park and Scouts likewise in Brunswick Road. These moves were necessitated by the redevelopment of Britannia Street and the former Primary School site.mitcham guide hall, mitcham scout hall -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Photograph - Sheet of 12 contact prints - Various historic Portland buildings and landmarks, c. 1970
... , Jeweller, 16 Julia Street (f) Victoria Hotel (g) Third Baths (h... Cliff Street Portland great-ocean-road Sheet of 12 contact ...Sheet of 12 contact prints of rephotographed photographs: Identifying numbers 5722 a, b, c, d, e, f, g, h, i, j, k, l (a) Court House (b) ' Kenley', Res. George Crouch, 1 Portland Post Master (c) Cliffs Henty Beach (d) Steam Packet Inn (e) F.H. Row, Jeweller, 16 Julia Street (f) Victoria Hotel (g) Third Baths (h) A.R. Cruickshank & Co. Warehouses, Cnr Percy & Julia Streets (i) Britannia Hotel (j) All Saints Catholic Church (k) National School (i) Shepherds Arms Hotel, originally Sign of the Good Woman Inn -
Ballarat Clarendon College
Memorial plaque
The WWI Death Plaque (Death Penny) was issued to the next of kin of servicemen/women who fell in the Great War 1914 -1918.The memorial plaque would be accompanied by a Memorial Scroll, a letter from Buckingham Palace and often a letter from the deceased's commanding officer. They would not usually arrive as a single package, but as a series of separate mailings. In this case we have the letter from Buckingham Palace. Wilfred (Wiff) Graham Salmon attended Ballarat College 1902 - 1910. He enlisted in 1915 and embarked as a driver with the 4th Field Artillery Brigade. He transferred to the Royal Flusing Corps in 1916. He was killed fighting raiders over the Thames Valley near London on 7 July 1917. 'Wiff' was reputedly the first person to die defending London from a foreign invader since the time of the Norman Conquest. His brother Robert Arthur Salmon was also an old collegian. Other possible family members who are old collegians include Nellie Florence Salmon (ent CPLC 1907; DB 1.8.1899), John Walter Salmon (ent BC 1898; DB 22.11.1889), Geoffrey Salmon (ent BC 1910; DB 3/11/1896). Wilfred's brother Robert (Bob) Salmon is mentioned in the school's 1964 history by Gordon Meins p.68..."Captain (then Lieut) Bob Salmon M.C. on one occasion worked for 7 nights straight in No Man's Land and is credited with rescuing nearly 300 of our wounded." Round disk cast in bronze gunmetal, which incorporates the following; an image of Britannia holding an oak spray with leaves and acorns, an imperial lion, two dolphins representing Britain's sea power, the emblem of Imperial Germany's eagle being torn to pieces by another lion. The medallion is incased in a heavy card envelope and is accompanied by a letter signed by King George Inscribed around face of medallion: He died for freedom and honour A rectangular tablet cast on front of medallion inscribed 'Wilfred Graham Salmon'.wiff-salmon, world-war-one, death-penny, king-george, war-memorabilia, ballarat-college, royal-flying-corps, 1912, wilfred-graham-salmon -
Ballarat Clarendon College
Memorial plaque
The WWI Death Plaque (Dead Man's Penny) was issued to the next of kin of servicemen/women who had fallen in the Great War between 1914 and 1918.Edward S Holgate entered Ballarat College in 1894. On leaving school he became on auctioneer with the family firm S Holgate & Son, Ballarat. Before enlistment he was secretary of the Ballarat College Old Collegians Society. 'Ted' was killed at Villers-Bretonneux on 27 April 1918 two dats after his commendation in military dispatches for 'gallantry in the field on 24-25 April 1918'. Edward's brother Harry Spencer Holgate also enlisted and was killed at Zonnebeke on 11 October 1917. Of the 305 Ballarat College old collegians who enlisted in WW1 65 gave their lives for their country. This 'death penny' is representative of the incredible sacrifice given by this huge percentage of the school's community. Round disk cast in bronze gunmetal, which incorporates the following; an image of Britannia holding an oak spray with leaves and acorns, an imperial lion, two dolphins representing Britain's sea power, the emblem of Imperial Germany's eagle being torn to pieces by another lion. The medallion is incased in a heavy card envelopeInscribed around face of medallion: He died for freedom and honour A rectangular tablet cast on front of medallion inscribed: Edward Spencer Holgate.edward-spencer-holgate, ballarat-college, world-war-one, death-penny, -
Ballarat Clarendon College
Memorial plaque
The WWI Death Plaque (Dead Man's Penny) was issued to the next of kin of servicemen/women who had fallen in the Great War between 1914 and 1918.This plaque was given to honour the service of Ballarat College old collegian Harry Spencer Holgate who entered the school in 1894. On leaving school he became an auctioneer at Muswellbrook and Scone. He enlisted on 24 May 1916 and was awarded the Military Medal at Polygon Wood in September 1917. He was killed at Zonnebeke on 11 October 1917. His brother Edward Spencer Holgate was also killed while serving his country during World War 1. Of the 305 Ballarat College old collegians who enlisted in WW1 65 gave their lives for their country. This 'death penny' is representative of the incredible sacrifice given by this huge percentage of the school's community. Round disk cast in bronze gunmetal, which incorporates the following; an image of Britannia holding an oak spray with leaves and acorns, an imperial lion, two dolphins representing Britain's sea power, the emblem of Imperial Germany's eagle being torn to pieces by another lion. The medallion is packaged in a heavy card envelope.Inscribed around face of medallion: He died for freedom and honour. A rectangular tablet cast on front of medallion inscribed 'Harry Edward Spencer'. harry-spencer-holgate, ballarat-college, world-war-one, death-penny, -
Ballarat Clarendon College
Memorial plaque
The WWI Death Plaque (Dead Man's Penny) was issued to the next of kin of servicemen/women who had fallen in the Great War between 1914 and 1918. John Mercer Walker entered ballarat College in 1902 and was Dux of the school in 1904. He enlisted as a Private in the 3rd Light Horse Field Ambulance and served on Gallipoli. He transferred to 21st Squadron AFC in November 1917 and served in Palestine. He was killed a 22 August 1918 and buried at the Ramleh War Cemetery. Of the 305 Ballarat College old collegians who enlisted in WW1 65 gave their lives for their country. This 'death penny' is representative of the incredible sacrifice given by this huge percentage of the school's community. Round disk cast in bronze gunmetal, which incorporates the following; an image of Britannia holding an oak spray with leaves and acorns, an imperial lion, two dolphins representing Britain's sea power, the emblem of Imperial Germany's eagle being torn to pieces by another lion. The medallion is incased in a heavy card envelope. The medallion is accompanied with Walker's wings RFC and RAAF,Inscribed around face of medallion: He died for freedom and honour A rectangular tablet cast on front of medallion inscribed: John Mercer Walkerjohn-mercer-walker, death-penny, ballarat-college, w-w-1, world-war-one,