Part of the collection of William (Bill) Thomason. Cat No. 4136P.Postcard with message on back and picture of a young girl on front with British and Australian flags at back and small message at bottom.Message; "Dear Dorrie, May you have any Happy Birthdays, With love from all at "Lyndern". Message across front 'Sincere Birthday Wishes'.collection of william (bill) thomason, postcard, birthday message

Part of the collection of William (Bill) Thomason. Refer Cat No. 4136P.Rectangular small membership card for subscription period year ended 20/4/1952. White front with blue writing and red backing. 6th Battn eblem at top (Blue and Red rectangle). Name on card is too faded to readcollection of william (bill) thomason, membership card, 6th battn

Example of comic postcards produced during WW1. Part of the collection of William (Bill) Thomason. Cat No. 4136P.On the front is a drawing of a comic German soldier being chased by a bomb shell in the direction of a sign pointing to Berlin. Detailed message on back that looks like it is only part of the message.At bottom are the words "I shall be home shortly" and similar message in French. Dated 5/1/18.collection of william (bill) thomason, comic postcard, ww1

Letter home from soldiers at the front during WW1. Part of the collection of William (Bill) Thomason. Cat No. 4136P.Sepia photo of the funeral Mosque of Sultan Barkouk located in Egypt. On the back is a detailed letter from "Ted".Detailed letter signed from 'Ted'.collection of william (bill) thomason, postcard, ww1

Photos of soldiers taken before departure to the War and added to a postcard. Part of the collection of William (Bill) Thomason collection.Three photos of an Australian soldier. 1. Portrait photo of a soldier in uniform. Waist up, looking into the camera with neutral background. No message on back. 2. Sepia portrait photo, waist up, of soldier in uniform with a forest like screen in background. Brief message on back. 3. Portrait photo of a family. Soldier standing and a woman sitting with a young baby sitting on a coffee table in between. Comment on back written at bottom "Ainar Studio Auburn".1. Nil. 2. Message "To Dear Ethel, With Kindest Regards from Fred C. 3. Comment "48th Infantry Kooyong, Vict."collection of william (bill) thomason, photo postcards, ww1

Messages from the Front during WW1 on Souvenir postcards. Part of the Collection of William (Bill) Thomason. Cat No. 4136P.All cards are white cardboard with multi coloured cotton embroidery images on the front and messages on the back. 1. Image of a Rising Sun on front with Australian Commonwealth across top, Australian Commonwealth Forces across the bottom. Two shields in top corners and Australian and British flags. 2. Stylised Rising Sun image in centre with a British ad Australian Flag coming out and lettering AC and MC in corners. 3. Crossed French and German flags over green flowers and embroidered "Think of Me" at bottom.1. Message on back "To Babe with love from Brother Albert". 2. Detailed letter dated May 27 1916 ad signed from Will. 3. Detailed message dated 14.4.17.collection of william (bill) thomason, postcards, ww1

Purpose of card is unknown, possibly something to do with leave. Part of the collection of William (Bill) Thomason. Refer Cat 4136P.Two white cards that have been stained red. On the front is a lined border with black writing "RAAF Laverton A.M. & A. No. RAAF”. Also stamped in large print sideways on card.Faintly signed on front. 1. “No. 1847” 2. “No. 1852”raaf, card, collection of william (bill) thomason

Bombay was common transit point to Middle East WW1. Part of the collection of William (Bill) Thomason. Refer Cat No. 4136P.Coloured postcard of a painting of Abdul Rehman St in Bombay. On back of postcard is detailed message and a stamp dated 8th July 1917.Dated 7/7/17.collection of william (bill) thomason, postcard, ww1

Postcards sent home from Europe during WW1. Part of the collection of William (Bill) Thomason. ref Cat No. 4136P.1. Landscape colour postcard of soldiers relaxing on comfortable couches with a waiter and drinks. Is a drawing with caption. Message on back indicates they are in Scotland. 2. Comic sketch of landscape colour postcard of a large Australian soldier riding a small donkey being pushed by a local Arab. Detailed letter on back. Edge torn off.1. Caption "Our camp - I don't think!" 2. Caption "Australian Horsemanship in Egypt", dated Dec 5.collection of william (bill) thomason, comic postcards, ww1

Part of the collection of V E Giudice, No. 53730. Refer Cat No. 10031P. Part of Collection of William (Bill) Thomason. Cat No. 4136P.Green Cardboard Invitation to V E Giudice to a Ball on 9th February 1919. Invitation is all in French with writing in black and some words written on the back in pencil.V.E. Giudice name is written in front. On back notes his “name, No” and note “invitation to a dance in Belgium” Also note saying; "This leaf was one which I bought on the day of Wilson's visit to London”v e giudice, collection of william (bill) thomason, ball invitation, belgium, ww1

Part of the collection of "V E Giudice". Refer Cat No. 10031P. Overall part of the collection of "William (Bill) Thomason". refer Cat No. 4136P.Bright blue cover with "Little Manual" written across the front. Inside 32 pages of prayers and readings ad some images. Booklet stapled together and some pages are torn.Inside inscribed in ink: “E Giudice, High St Golden (?)”v e giudice, collection of william (bill) thomason, prayer book, catholic church

From 'Will' from B Coy, 5th Batt from Mena Camp, Egypt. Part of the collection of William (Bill) Thomason. Ref Cat No. 4136P. Black and white landscape of boats sailing on the Nile river at sunset. On back is a letter from 'Will to Hilda' and an address in Melbourne, Australia.Dated 2/7/15. Addressed to "Miss H. Gordon, 36 Chewynd St, West Melbourne." Noted "B Company, 5th Battn".collection of william (bill) thomason, postcard, photograph, ww1

Booklet used as a guide on keeping fit. Part of the collection of "V E Giudice" No. 53730, Cat No. 10031P. Overall part of collection of William (Bill) Thomason, Cat No. 4136P.Cream coloured 58 page booklet. Commonwealth emblem on front and Australian Military Forces and date of print. Inside was pictures and descriptions of types of exercises, on marching, running etc with room for notes on blank pages at back.Written on front twice "CPL V.E. Giudice". Inside back page is written some notes on types of exercises.collection of william (bill) thomason, v e giudice, exercise guide, ww1

Official photos used on postcards to raise money for the Australian Comforts Fund. Funk holes were places of protection on the front. Part of the collection of William (Bill) Thomason. Cat No. 4136P.Black and white landscape photo of Australian Field Ambulance soldiers taking shelter in "Funk holes". There are 4 soldiers taking cover looking into the camera. No message on the back.collection of william (bill) thomason, postcard, ww1

Personal Prayer Books of Cpl "Kenneth Thomas Knight", S/N 13026 RAAF. Refer Cat 10003 for his details. Part of the collection of William (Bill) Thomason. Refer Cat No. 4136P.1. Small red cover prayer book with black cross on over and "My Duty" as title. Some personal details on page 3 and various readings on the 64 pages inside. 2. Small blue covered booklet titled "The Gospel According to St. Mark" with an emblem for Australian Air Force on cover.1. On front "The Duty" - A Communicants Manual". 2. On front "The Gospel According to St. Mark" "Active Service Edition".prayer books, raaf, collection of william (bill) thomason, kenneth thomas knight

Guide book for tourists in Edinburgh around time of WW1. Part of collection for Sgt "V.E. Giudice" No. 53730. refer Cat No. 10031P for details. Overall part of collection of William (Bill) Thomason, refer Cat No. 4136P.64 page booklet with red cover and white pages containing contents include adverts, Pictures of tourist sites and brief description of individual tourist locations.guide book, ww1, v e giudice, collection of william (bill) thomason

Tourist booklet describing the Battle of Waterloo Battlefield and descriptions of what happened. Part of Collection of "V E Giudice" No. 53730 Cat No. 10031P. Part of the overall collection of William (Bill) Thomason. Refer Cat No. 4136P.Green cover booklet with a picture of a Monument to the Battle on the Front with the book title and a stamp stuck on the bottom. Inside is pictures of various monuments. Description of the best way to town, The Battlefield and some descriptions on what happened on the day and where. On the back is the List and Prices of other tour books.Name "VE Giudice" written on 1st page inside. Written inside back cover : “This little booklet gives some very interesting particulars of the Great Battle”collection of william (bill) thomason, v e giudice, tourist guide, ww1

Various postcards from Europe and Africa during WW1. Part of the collection of V E Giudice, No. 53730, Refer Cat No. 10031P for service details. Part of the overall collection of William (Bill) Thomason, Refer Cat No.4136P, Various postcards collected all in black and white. 1. Statue of King Leopold, First King of Belgium, in a square, in the City of Antwerp. 2. Picture of Pieche De La Cathedrale located in Antwerp. 3. Picture of a Rubens painting located within the Cathedrale De Anvers. 4. Picture of Nave of Cathedrale of St Michael & St. Gudula in Brussels. 5. Picture of Sierra Leone Harbour, Port of Freetown. 1. On back written "Statue of First King of Belgium, Antwerp". 2. Detailed description of what is in the Cathedral on back. 3. On back detailed description and comments on Rubens paintings. 4. On back, comments on aspects of the Cathedrale. 5. On front written "This is a picture of Sierra Leone Africa” of the Harbour.v e giudice, collection of william (bill) thomason, photographic postcards, ww1, europe

"V E Giudice" as an NCO had instruction on various systems and items involved in training for battle. Part of the collection of Sgt V E Giudice, No. 53730. Cat No. 10031P. Overall part of the collection of William (Bill) Thomason. Cat No. 4136P.1. Green cover, 44 page booklet with sequence of instructions in the .303 Lewis Gun as taught at the Australian School of Musketry, Tidworth. Looks at how gun is used and maintained with tables on spares and drawings on structure. 2. Grey covered, 18 page booklet for notes on system and sequence of musketry training as taught at the Australian School of Musketry.Name: “V E Giudice”on front of book 1. Name: “V E Giudice” written on inside front of Book no. 2.collection of william (bill) thomason, v e giudice, manuals, lewis gun

Book had to be read under direction on days 1, 3 & 5 of his service then for next 3 weeks. Part f the collection of Sgt "V.E. Giudice". Refer Cat No. 10031P. Overall part of the collection of William (Bill) Thomason Cat No. 4136P.32 page booklet with red cover. On front is name of owner written, Commonwealth Emblem, Commonwealth of Australia and Title. Inside is messages from the Commanding Generals and then various hints and instructions of the behavior of soldiers in Europe.On top of front - Sgt V.E. Giudice.collection of william (bill) thomason, v e giudice, soldierrs guide, ww1

Writer of poem was Albert Roy Porter No. 3610. Enlisted 1/5/16, 6th Reinforcements 32 Battn. Embarked 12/8/1916. RTA 6/9/1919. Poem is about his friend who died in action. Part of the Collection of William (Bill) Thomason. Refer Cat No. 4136P.White single page postcard, blank on address side and no stamp. On front is a seven verse poem written by Albert Porter about a friend who was killed in action.32 battn, poetry postcard, collection of william (bill) thomason

Relates to Kenneth Thomas Knight, No. 13026 RAAF. Enlisted 12/2/41 age 21 yrs 2 months. Various postings in Australia then embarked Egypt 1/9/41 serving in Malta, Cyprus and Italy before returning to Australia 27/9/45. Discharged 8/1/46 as a Corporal Armourer. Part of the collection of William (Bill) Thomason. Refer Cat No. 4136P.Green hard cover pay book. 25 pages with name and no. on front. Inside is cream colour paper containing instruction details, pay rates, payments, next of kin, medical history.Front, back and inside stamped cancelled and discharged on front written, name and no.raaf, armourer, kenneth thomas knight, collection of william (bill) thomason

Lecture was from Capt. "F.J.S. Hoad", 7th Battn., on his experience as a POW in Germany during WW1. Hoad enlisted 18.8.14 No. 641, Rank Sgt F. Company, 7th Battn., embarked 19.10.1914. Promoted to 2nd Lieutenant 24/8/15, RTA 20/12/18, was reported missing 18/8/16 POW Germany. Part of the collection of William (Bill) Thomason.Cream coloured invitation to Capt. W. Elliot to attend a lecture by a former WW1 POW. Itemised it's location, Date ad time, who from and some key attendees. Blank on the reverse side,Invitation addressed to “Capt. W Elliot", dated “Wed 20th May 1936” and from “Camberwell North Progress Association”f j s hoad, collection of william (bill) thomason, invitation

Poem signed Ellie Campbell and written in reaction to overheard criticisms of Australian Soldiers drinking in Durban. Part of the collection of V E Giudice. Refer Cat No. 10031P Overall part of the collection of William Thomason Cat No. 4136P.Folded over piece of cream paper containing on the two inside pages, a six stanza poem, titled "Australians". A description of why written and following by the poem. Scribbled on back "These pieces of Poetry were given to us by Miss Campbell who did so much for the boys of South Africa”collection of william (bill) thomason, poetry, ww1

Various photos of WW2 and one post WW1. Part of William (Bill) Thomason collection. Refer Cat No. 4136P.1. Photo of Field Marshall Haig leading Victory March in 1919 in London. Postcard on back but no message. 2. Postcard photo of Japanese Mini Submarine being recovered from Sydney Harbour in 1942. No message on back. Attack was on 30th May 1942. 3. Photograph of HQ Company of 38th Battn taken in Seymour 1941. Posed in 6 rows. 4. Photograph of unidentified platoon of soldiers in 4 rows Possibly NZ troops due to hats.3. Written on back "38th Battn Bendigo Rgt 1941".collection of william (bill) thomason, photos, ww2, post ww1

Part of the William (Bill) Thomason collection. Cat No. 4136P.Black and white landscape artist sketch of a British Tank smashing German Defences in WW1. No message on back.Labelled "British Tank in Action - smashing German Defences.collection of william (bill) thomason, artist sketch, ww1, british tank

At this time people could arrange to have their own supplied photos on front of a postcard. Part of William (Bill) Thomason collection Ref Cat No. 4136P.Black and white portrait photo of 5 soldiers in uniform posed in an outdoor setting. Photo set in England prior to going to France. On back is a detailed letter to Millie from her brother Harold.Dated June 29th 1916 - detailed letter on the back.collection of william (bill) thomason, photograph/postcard, ww1

Military Pass issued to V.E. Giudice No. 53730 on leave to London. Refer Cat. 10031P for details. Part of the collection of Bill Thomason, Cat No. 4136P.Slip of cream and red shaded paper headed "Military Pass", with soldiers details and purpose of absence. Also has signature of soldier on the back. On the back is detailed instructions on what to do if get sick and cannot return to unit when pass expires.Has noted Name, No, Rank and Period of Allowed Absence. Also where going, Where from and Signature of C.O.v e giudice, collection of william (bill) thomason, military pass, ww1

Receipt issued to "V E Giudice" on leave in Dec 1919 after WW1. Refer to Cat No. 10031P, Box 321. Overall part of William (Bill) Thomason Collection Cat No. 4136P.White receipt from the Cockburn Hotel, Edinburgh. On top of the receipt is an image of a large hotel and followed by details of receipts for accommodation. On the back is a sticker from the Forsyth Hotel Aberdeen. Paper is a single sheet folded twice.Name: "Mr V E Giudice" written on top. Noted: "This is where we stayed one night", Noted: "Paid 30/12/18 Mr McPherson". Stamp on back, bedroom No. 19 with price 1-6 (One pound, six shillings). collection of william (bill) thomason, v e giudice, accommodation receipt, ww1

Detailed trench map of locality to Guide and plan Defence and operations. Part of the collection of V E Giudice 53730. Refer to Cat. No. 10031P for his details. Part of the overall William (Bill) Thomason Collection.Large white hard paper map of Rumilly Trenches with Town of Rumilly, Masneriei and Crevecoeur and The Canal, St Quentin. Full contour lines marked and showing the Beaurevoir Line of Trenches. Is to scale of 1:10,000. Mainly blank on back except a table to index adjoining sheets and a glossary of locations. Translation from French to English.Signed on front "V E Giudice" and "O/C ACO and something indecipherable.v e giudice, collection of william (bill) thomason, trench map, ww1