.1) & .2) Two Banners, dark & light blue, small rod at top for hanging, tassels at bottom.“Greetings from Eaglehawk” Centre is depiction of the RSL Badge logo. civic mementos - presentations, flags - banners, eaglehawk, rsl

John Joseph LOWERY Regt No 1926 enlisted in the AIF 3rd Reinforcements, 22nd Batt on 16.6.1915 aged 18. Embarked for Egypt 26.8.1915, taken on strength Gallipoli 25.10.1915. Hospitalised 23.12.1915 frost bite to feet. Embarked for France 19.3.1916, promoted T/Cpl 1.2.1917, promoted L/Cpl 2.5.1917, promoted L/Sgt 21.8.1917. KIA Belgium 2.10.1917. Refer Cat No 2564P.Wooden frame, green border around certificate, glass front, centre is a photo of a soldier.Document: “Honour the Brave. Presented to Sgt J J LOWERY by the Members and Friends of the View Street Church of Christ and Bible School in grateful appreciation of his services for God, King and Country in the Great War 1914 - 1918” Bottom centre on white label: JOHN JOSEPH LOWERY “Enlisted 16.6.1915 Regt No 1926 3rd Reinforcements 22 Batt AIF aged 18. Embarked for the Middle East 26.8.1915. Admitted to hospital Gallipoli with frostbite 15.12.1915 Embarked for France 19.3.1916. Appointed Lance Sergeant 2.5.1917. KIA 2.10.1917 at Broodseinde, Belgium. Donated by Mrs Lyla Sutton” Bendigo District RSL Museum civic mementos - certificates, religion - christian, military history

Carved by German POW at Camp 13Bas relief stone carving. A map of Australia, flanked by a kangaroo, boomerang and a kookaburra and "Tatura 1940 Australia" on the boomerangTatura 1940 Australiacivic mementos - plaques, internee stone carvings

THE CANNON HAS BEEN RESTOREDBLACK & WHITE PHOTOGRAPH OF BARREL OF THE OLD CANNON. THE BARREL HAS BEEN PHOTOGRAPHED IN A SHADOW. PHOTOGRAPH TAKEN OVERLOOKING THE SWIMMING POOL AND SPORTS FIELD. WOODEN UNDERCARRIAGE WAS DESTROYED BY FIRE IN 1944No. 6; APRIL 1971local history, photography, photographs, civic mementos

To finance the war the Commonwealth had a series of war loans, and then peace loans. All were over-subscribed. This plaque was made and presented to the Shire of Orbost in recognition of the Shire residents' contributions to the Peace Loan at the end of World War 1.A rectangular brass plaque with raised lettering and raised borders.Commonwealth of Australia / Peace Loan / A.D. 1919 / To commemorate the oversubscription of the allotted quota of this loan by the Shire of Orbost / R.P. Cameron ? W.A. Watt Treasurer, W.M. Hughes Prime Ministerplaque civic-memento orbos-shire peace-loan

Souvenir piece of granite from one of the pylons supporting Sydney Harbour Bridge. Small information plate.souvenir sydney-harbour-bridge civic-memento

Medallion awarded to John Stanley HOWLETT by Carisbrook Shire Council in recognition of service WWI. Refer 41 medals, 44.2 ID tags, 48.4P photos.Medallion brass. Boomerang over shield, kangaroo & emu, on each side. Centre is an image of a soldier carrying a rifle. On boomerang: “Duty Nobly Done” Rear: “The Great War” “Presented to Pte J S Howlett by the people of Carrisbrook & District 3.7.19”numismatics, badges, civic mementoes, presentations, military service

Item relates to Leslie Raymond HUGHES. He initially enlisted in the CMF No V56193. Stationed in Geraldton he then transferred to the 2nd AIF No VX88615 age 23 years on 22.7.1942. He was discharged from the Army on 22.3.1946 ad a Pte in 2/1st Aust Gaurd Regt.Coloured certificate - The Call to Arms. From Borough of Castlemaine paying tribute to Leslie Raymond HUGHES who served in the World War 1939 - 1945. Top of certificate has a photo of King George between a Union Jack & Australian flag. Regimental badges are around the border & a red seal is bottom L. Signed by the Mayor, Councillor & Town Clerk. Certificate is attached to metal backing with heavy clear plastic.documents - certificates, military history - army, civic mementoes

Henry Southby pre WW1 served 5 years in the Militia and 22 years on the Permanent staff. He is listed as No 2240 serving in the 4th Batt Aust Commonwealth Horse during the Boer War from March to September 1902. By the time he enlisted in the AIF he was 41 years 2 months of age on 22.3.16 with the rank of Lieut in the 39th Batt. Embarked for England 27.5.16, embark for France 23.11.16, promoted Captain 23.4.17, WIA 7.6.17 shell wound to back, return to France 30.7.17, KIA 12.10.17 at Passchendaele. It is believed he was W.I.A and while being carried out by Stretcher Bearers a shell burst killing them all. No known grave. The plaque was one of many that were placed on trees in Condon St. Bendigo as a memorial to those who lost their lives. Refer 1903.2, 1905P.Bronze plaque set in a wood frame re; H.SOUTHBY. Frame is brown, the plaque lettering is raised."CAPTAIN H. SOUTHBY 39th BATT. 10th INF. BGD. A.I.F KILLED IN ACTION OCTOBER 12th 1917"civic mementoes - plaques, handcrafts - woodwork, military history, southby

This certificate should read Francis John WILLIAMS 8th Battalion No 7326, from Stawell. Refer Cat No 69.2 for his service history.Coloured certificate, allied flags at top, wattle on sides & bottom, 2 red town seals at bottom.“Borough & Shire of Stawell for thanks & appreciation of services to Sgt FREDERICK JOHN WILLIAMS 8th Batt, 9 June 1920”documents-certificates, civic mementoes-presentations, frame accessories, williams

St Mathews Anglican Church Long gully HONOR roll, colour with flag at the top, names have been hand written in. Item was framed early 2000’s.“ST MATTHEWS”civic mementoes - honour boards, mililtary history, frame accessories, st matthews

In remembrance of ANZAC Forces in Vietnam. Tan wooden frame without glass, fawn paper backing, wire hanging strap at rear. Australian & New Zealand names in black print on cream background. Photo of Sgt B HACKING, 1st Australian soldier killed in VietnamSticker on backing: “Bethany Gallery”civic mementoes - honour boards, military history, vietnam

HONOR Roll Board, timber curved top with carved symbols of wattle & crossed rifles, sides are Doric columns. The roll covers both World Wars. “S.S.228.EMU CREEK, Roll of HONOR, 1914.......1918”civic mementoes - honour boards, military history-service records, emu creek

items in collection re Brig E.M. Williams, refer Cat No 2580 for service details..1) Medallion, metal, gold colour, Shire of Doncaster & Templestowe, Queen one side & x 2 shields the other. .2) Medallion, metal, silver colour, Centenary of Melbourne & Victoria 1934-35, Depiction of Portland Harbour one side & farmer overlooking Melbourne the other.numismatics, civic mementoes, metalcraft

This music stand belonged to Eva Veronica Gaspar. Miss Gaspar (1913 -1978) was one of Warrnambool's most notable musicians and photographers. She gave free music lessons to Warrnambool and district children, organised choral festivals and ran a printing business. She was a life member of the Warrnambool Music Society and organized the Mozart Music Festival for many years. She was a Warrnambool Citizen of the Year 1956 and was awarded a British Empire Medal in 1972 for her services to music. She also conducted the Warrnambool Civic Orchestra, St. Joseph's church choir, junior choirs and recorder groups. In 1977 she held an exhibition at the Warrnambool Art Gallery of her photographs, drawings and monochromes. This music stand was used by Eva Gaspar mainly in Mozart Hall in Gilles Street. This stand is of interest as a memento of the work of Eva Gaspar an important musician in Warrnambool in the twentieth century.This is a wooden music stand with a circular base on four feet. The base has an outer ridge with a shallow indent and a domed top into which the pedestal is attached. The pedestal has decorative features . The ledge at the top is rectangular shaped with a projecting curved edge at the base. The top has a compartment for holding music and/or notes. The pedestal is attached to the top tray with a circular brace and metal screws. The whole item has been varnished but is stained and rubbed. Underneath the tray are stencilled letters in white paint.C. W. M.S.eva gaspar, music stand

The items were collected by Robert Allen No 7925 6th FAB AIF. Refer Cat No 1786P for his service history also 1777, 1778.Trench art, Serviette rings made from brass shell casings. .1) Depict coat of arms for city of Armntieres .2) Depict coat of arms for city of Albert .3) Depict coat of arms for city of Bapaume. .4) Depict coat of arms for city of Ypres.civic mementoes - souveniers, metalcraft, brassware, domestic items - table settings

Colin Strachan VX5295 enlisted on 25.10.39 in Bendigo. He was discharged from the AIF on 29.9.44. His unit at discharge was 2/5th Battalion. Coloured certificate "All Honour to the Brave". Presented to Pte C Strachan in appreciation of services rendered in WWII, from the citizens of California Gully. Centre has details, flags at top, scroll at bottom with rising sun. Frame is black wood with gold edging.documents-certificates, civic mementoes-presentations, california gully, strachan

FRANCIS JOSEPH PALMER No V65132. Refer 1425 for Service History.Colour illustrated certificate with red seal of City of Bendigo right lower corner. Framed with brown & gold coloured edge, plastic frame.“The Citizens of Bendigo express deep thankfulness To F J PALMER”documents-certificates, civic mementoes-presentations, bendigo, palmer

Clement Herbert Lawrence Ingleby No V65375 enlisted on 28.3.1941 age 28 years. He was discharged on 18.12.1946 with rank of Sgt in 3 Mil Dist A/CS Office Vic.A Call To Arms to C H L INGLEBY, 24th October 1942 from Shire of Bet Bet, enlisting in the AIF for Active Service 24th October 1942. Gold wooden frame, cardboard backing, glass front. Coloured certificate with white border.Signed: “Shire President & Shire Secretary of Bet Bet Shire”documents - certificates, civic mementoes, ingleby

This will be Colin Strachan VX5295, refer Cat No 1261 for other certificates.Colour illustrated certificate from City of Bendigo, British & Australian flags, colour illustrations of servicemen & women. Brown frame, cardboard back, metal clips.“The Citizens of Bendigo Express deep thankfulness To C STRACHAN “documents - certificates, civic mementoes-presentations, strachan

This will be Colin Strachan VX5295, refer Cat No 1261 for other certificates.Certificate with gold wooden frame, glass front, cardboard backing with durex tape.‘The Shire of Marong presented to Colin Strachan 1 July 1946”documents - certificates, civic mementoes-presentations, strachan

Ruben John TYRER No V150812. Refer 1813.5 for his service history.Illustrated certificate with coloured illustration of servicemen & women, black print, British & Australian flags. City crest.“The Citizens of Bendigo express deep thankfulness To R J TYRER” Right lower corner: Red seal of Bendigodocuments- certificates, civic mementoes - presentations, bendigo, tyrer

Lionel Younghusband NX115868, refer Cat No 2491P for service details.Plague, made of black painted timber with silver coloured metal scroll on top & rectangular plate on bottom. In the centre is a round dome bearing a raised badge in silver coloured metal, surmounted by blue enamel map of Australia. On bottom of badge is a plain banner with blue enamel.On metal scroll: “We Honour You” On shield: “For Service 1936-45” On blue metal: “Tullamore” On name plate: “In Memory of TPR L G Younghusband”civic mementoes - plaques, military history

Samuel Hamilton BRAUMAN No V25284 enlisted in the 2nd AIF on 13.8.1940 age 23 years. At discharge from the Army (date unknown) he held the rank of Trooper in 4th Armoured Regt. Gold paint on timber frame with glass. Certificate in colour print, Seven Service personnel standing on cross flags above the words City of Bendigo crest. Black & gold print. Red seal bottom right corner.Dated 1939/1945 “TO YOU WHO SERVED THE CITIZENS OF BENDIGO EXPRESS DEEP THANKFULNESS “ To recipient in handwritten black ink: “S H Brauman” Handwritten in blue ink: “A Truscott, Mayor & ? Bruer, Town Clerk”civic mementoes - certificates, military history, shire