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Federation University Historical Collection
Photograph - postcard, S. Gordon Spittle, Australians at the World War One Suez Hospital, January 1916, c 07 January 1916
... gordon spittle... Gordon Spittle (8005) enlisted into the AIF on 17 July 1915... F[awcett] & I [Gordon Spittle] are standing in the back row...S. Gordon Spittle... Hospital Joe F[awcett] & I [Gordon Spittle] are standing ...This photograph was with a number of others associated with Harry Holmes of Ascot, Victoria. The postcard was written on by Harry Holmes who was a member of the Australian Imperial Force based in Egypt at the time. Nurse Kirkham is Laurie Hemsley Kirkham She was admitted to the Suez Public Hospital (Abbassia) post 06 January 1916. She left Australia with a group of South Australian nurses. Egypt was a major base for the AIF from December 1914. A number of campaigns were fought in this theatre. There were two campaigns involving the AIF. Note that not all the fighting was actually geographically in Egypt. (http://www.aif.adfa.edu.au:8888/about3.html) The Nurse Kirkam mentioned by the writer is probably Sarah Alice Kirkham, Staff Nurse with the Australian Army Nursing Service. Nurse Kirkham was from North Perth, Western Australia. She was posted to the Auxiliary Hospital, Egypt on 09 November 1915 leaving for France on 23 June 1916. Samuel Gordon Spittle (8005) enlisted into the AIF on 17 July 1915, a member of the 18th Australian Army Service Corps (AASC). He left Alexandria on 15 June 1916 disembarking at Marseilles 24 June 1916. Harry Holmes was discharged from a hospital in Egypt on 15 August 1919. He was awarded the Military Medal promulgated on 11 December 1919. (NAA: B2455, Spittle Samuel Gordon) Not only does this photograph portray life in Egypt during World War War, it highlights the role played by members of the Australian Army Nursing Service in both professional and social activities in the theatre of war.Two Australian nurses and a number of Australian soldiers in Hospital Uniform pose for a photograph in Egypt during World War One. Verso: "A little group of Australians at Suez Hospital Joe F[awcett] & I [Gordon Spittle] are standing in the back row with Nurse Kirkham standing between, she is on the short side so stood on a box. Gordon S."chatham family archive, chatham, holmes, world war, world war 1, world war i, world war one, france, gordon spittle, kirkham, suez, egypt, samuel gordon spittle, joe fawcett, laurie kirkham, nurse kirkham, suez hospital, laurie helmsley kirkham, l.a. kirkham, harry holmes, nurses -
Federation University Historical Collection
Book, Creswick's War Through the Eyes of Driver S. Gordon Spittle MM "The War Correspondent", 2019
... Creswick's War Through the Eyes of Driver S. Gordon Spittle...s. gordon spittle... of Gordon Spittle's war, what happens to him, where he goes... Creswick's War Through the Eyes of Driver S. Gordon Spittle MM ...Soft covered book of 242 pages. This book is a chronology of Gordon Spittle's war, what happens to him, where he goes and the people he meets. Spittle served with the 18 Company Australian Army Service Corps (AASC). Gift of Major Neil Leckie RFD (Ret'd)australian army service corps, s. gordon spittle, gordon spittle, world war one, ascot, allendale, william brazenor, harold joseph reid, james leslie sim, les sim, harry smerdon holmes, leslie john walter, jack nase, ray blight, john joseph nase, john raymond blight, frank thomas, baupaume, amiens, messines, somme, roy jackson, les vernon, violet spittle -
Federation University Historical Collection
Postcard - photographic, A. Gordon Spittle [and Harry Holmes?] , 1916, 23/03/1916
... A. Gordon Spittle [and Harry Holmes?] , 1916...gordon spittle...Gordon Spittle was the youngest of Three brothers. He grew... Postcard - photographic A. Gordon Spittle [and Harry Holmes ...Gordon Spittle was the youngest of Three brothers. He grew up in Creswick and attended Creswick Grammar School. Gordon purchased 'Mt Cavern' in 1912. It had 4 years of a 10 year lease to run. His mother and father took delivery of it on 1 April 1916. They lived there and farmed it until Gordon returned from active service in May 1919. S. Gordon Spittle married Violet Holmes and both lived at "Mt Cavern" until their deaths. Gordon died in 1942 aged 51. Violet Holmes-Spittle died in 1949 aged 56. Handwritten lower front 'Do we look down hearted?' Handwritten verso 'Egypt, March 23rd 1916. Dear Mrs Troup. Your very fine and interesting letter dated Feb 15th came to hand to-day and needless to add was delighted to receive it, and can promise you that I'll answer it at my earliest opportunity. We are now having a better time since we came to this part, as we are able to enjoy a little of city life, although we have a good deal more work to do, & which is mostly carting goods to & from the ships & railway stations etc, all of which is interesting & quite a change from our life on the Desert. Hope this card finds you in good health. I will now have to say au revoir for the present with kindest regards to Mr Troup, self and family. From your very sincere friends, A. Gordon Spittle."Two uniformed Australian soldiers pose for a photograph during World War One.chatham family archive, chatham, holmes, world war, world war 1, world war i, world war one, france, spittle, gordon spittle -
Federation University Historical Collection
Photograph - black and white postcard, Gordon Spittle, Monument to Mohamed Aly, Alexandria, Egypt, 30/03/1916
... Gordon Spittle...://www.aif.adfa.edu.au:8888/about3.html) Gordon Spittle was the youngest...Gordon Spittle... with Harry Holmes and Gordon Spittle who were members ...The photograph is associated with Harry Holmes and Gordon Spittle who were members of the Australian Imperial Force based in Egypt at the time. Egypt was a major base for the AIF from December 1914. A number of campaigns were fought in this theatre. There were two campaigns involving the AIF. Note that not all the fighting was actually geographically in Egypt. (http://www.aif.adfa.edu.au:8888/about3.html) Gordon Spittle was the youngest of Three brothers. He grew up in Creswick and attended Creswick Grammar School. Gordon purchased 'Mt Cavern' in 1912. It had 4 years of a 10 year lease to run. His mother and father took delivery of it on 1 April 1916. They lived there and farmed it until Gordon returned from active service in May 1919. He married Violet Holmes and both lived at "Mt Cavern" until their deaths. Gordon died in 1942 aged 51. Violet Holmes-Spittle dies in 1949 aged 56. Black and white postcard showing a statue in the middle of a townscape in Alexandria, Egypt. The monument is Mohamed Aly.Verso "Monument to Mohamed Aly which is erected in the square Alexandria. Gordon. 30/3/16chatham family archive, chatham, holmes, world war, world war 1, world war i, world war one, egypt, spittle, gordon spittle, -
Federation University Historical Collection
Postcard - photographic, The Ascot (Victoria) Soldiers
... Gordon Spittle...Gordon Spittle was the youngest of Three brothers. He grew... [Holmes], Jack Nase, Harold Reid, Gordon Spittle, Les Walters..., Gordon Spittle, Les Walters, Archie May, Frank Thomas, Joe... Nase, Harold Reid, Gordon Spittle, Les Walters, Archie May ...Gordon Spittle was the youngest of Three brothers. He grew up in Creswick and attended Creswick Grammar School. Gordon purchased 'Mt Cavern' in 1912. It had 4 years of a 10 year lease to run. His mother and father took delivery of it on 1 April 1916. They lived there and farmed it until Gordon returned from active service in May 1919. He married Violet Holmes and both lived at "Mt Cavern" until their deaths. Gordon died in 1942 aged 51. Violet Holmes-Spittle died in 1949 aged 56. Image of eight Australian soldiers during World War One. They stand in front of damaged palm trees alongside their horses. Each of the soldiers are from Ascot, Victoria. They are Harry [Holmes], Jack Nase, Harold Reid, Gordon Spittle, Les Walters, Archie May, Frank Thomas, Joe Fawcett.'Verso 'A group of the Ascot boy. Taken with our own horses. from left to right:- Harry [Holmes], Jack Nase, Harold Reid, Gordon Spittle, Les Walters, Archie May, Frank Thomas, Joe Fawcett.'chatham family archive, chatham, holmes, world war, world war 1, world war i, world war one, france, ascot, harry holmes, gordon spittle, les walters, archie may, frank thomas. mase, reif, spittle, walters, may, thomas, fawcett -
Learmonth and District Historical Society Inc.
Photo - Spittle. S.G, Richards & Co. Photos Ballaarat, Spittle, Samuel Gordon, Shire President 1934-1935, 1935 (exact)
... Spittle, Samuel Gordon, Shire President 1934-1935...Councilor Samuel Gordon Spittle (born 1891), became... President Samuel Gordon Spittle, situated in middle of second row... Street Learmonth goldfields Councilor Samuel Gordon Spittle (born ...Councilor Samuel Gordon Spittle (born 1891), became Councilor in the Shire of Ballarat in 1932, serving until his death on 21st December 1942.He was Shire President in 1934-1935,during Victoria's centenary year.This photo is a section of a composite photo of Councilors for 1934-1935. Section of Original Historic Photo of Councilors for the year 1934-1935.Sepia photo on grey mount with gold framing photo, of Shire President Samuel Gordon Spittle, situated in middle of second row of all councilors for the year 1934-1935.Collection of photos of all Councilors for the year 1934-1935. shire, president, spittle, samuel, gordon, 1934 1935, victoria s, centenary, year -
Learmonth and District Historical Society Inc.
Photo - Spittle.S.G.& Councilors, Richards & Co. Photos Ballaarat, President S.G.Spittle & Ballarat Shire Councilors 1934 - 1935, 1935 (exact)
... shire president samuel gordon spittle...' centenary year,and depicts Shire President Samuel Gordon Spittle... plain wooden frame.It is of Shire President Cr Samuel Gordon... Samuel Gordon Spittle,and Councilors C.T.Henderson, M,J,Ryan ...This Collection of photos was taken during Victoria' centenary year,and depicts Shire President Samuel Gordon Spittle,and Councilors C.T.Henderson, M,J,Ryan, D.Baird, J.A.Charles(J.P.), W.A.Rain (Secretary & Engineer), R,T.White, R.B.Walton, H.J.Wheeler, and W.R.Crosthwaite. Original Historic Photo Of Councilors for the 1934 - 1935 year.This is a composite collection of photos,Sepia in colour,on grey mount,with gold surounding middle photo,and framed in wide plain wooden frame.It is of Shire President Cr Samuel Gordon Spittle and Councilors For the year 1934 - 1935. PRESENTED BY THE PRESIDENT CR.S.G.SPITTLE TO THE BALLARAT SHIRE COUNCIL.1934-35.shire president samuel gordon spittle, ballarat shire council 1934 1935, victoria centenary year 1934 1935 -
Federation University Historical Collection
Object, World War One Calico Bag Belonging to Driver H.S. Holmes (7983). Harry and was from the Ascot, Victoria. He enlisted with others from the Ascot district including his cousin, Gordon Spittle, and other school mates, 1917
... others from the Ascot district including his cousin, Gordon..., Gordon Spittle, and other school mates. Calico bag with braid ...This bag was sent to Driver Harry Holmes during World War One.Calico bag with braid to pull the bag closed at the top. No 7983 Dvr H.S. Holmes 18th A.A. S. Corps Australian Imperial Forces Abroad On active Service 4.1.17world war one, harry holmes, h.s. holmes, 18th a.a.s. corps, active service, chatham-holmes collection -
Ballarat RSL Sub-Branch Inc.
Publication - "The War Correspondent" - Driver S G Gordon Spittle MM
... Publication - "The War Correspondent" - Driver S G Gordon... goldfields Publication - "The War Correspondent" - Driver S G Gordon ...Letters from the Great War (1914-1918)first world war (ww1), 1914 - 1918, literature, ballarat rsl, ballarat -
Federation University Historical Collection
Photograph, Members of 18th Company Australian Army Service Corps, c1916
... gordon spittle... is of "The Ascot" boys. Includes [Samuel] Gordon Spittle, Henry [Harry... (Jack) Nase, Gordon Spittle, Harry Holmes, Harold Joseph Reid... is of "The Ascot" boys. Includes [Samuel] Gordon Spittle, Henry [Harry ...HENRY SMERDON (Harry) HOLMES was born in 1897 at the family property, ’Sauchieburn’, 17 km north of Ballarat, in the Ascot district. He was the youngest of four children. After finishing his education at St Patrick’s College, Ballarat, Henry joined the Holmes family farming interests. At the age of 18 he enlisted and served with AIF in Egypt, France and Belgium 1915-1918. Henry served at the famous battlegrounds of Ypes and Somme in the Australian Army 8th Battalion. He was a Driver with the 4th D.A.C. The postcard is of "The Ascot" boys. Includes [Samuel] Gordon Spittle, Henry [Harry] Holmes's first cousin, and other Ascot lads and district connections: neighbours, Ascot State School classmates and football mates from Clunes / Creswick districts. [Research by a granddaughter of Henry Smerdon Holmes, Jane Dyer (nee Chatham) 2024] Ray Blight and Gordon Les Sim were former students of the Ballarat School of Mines. Les Sim was associated with Sim and Co. hardware and wood merchants). Eight soldiers of the AIF. They are the tent mates of Harry Holmes a Driver with the 5th D.A.C. The names of the soldiers are John Raymond (Ray) Blight, Joseph Fawcett, John Joseph (Jack) Nase, Gordon Spittle, Harry Holmes, Harold Joseph Reid, James Leslie (Les) Sim, Leslie John Walters. handwritten in pen on verso "This is a snap of our tent mates. Reading left to right. Back row, Jack Nase, Joe Fawcett, H. Reid. Middle - Les Walters, Ray Blight, Gordon Les Sim, (Sim and Co wood merchants) and Harryworld war 1, chatham, jack nase, chatham family archive, joe fawcett, h. reid, blight, sim, les walters, ray blight, gordon les sim, pickford, world war, gordon spittle, harry holmes, les sim, horace pickford, world war one, aif, armed services -
Federation University Historical Collection
Postcard - photographic, Australian Soldiers with Egyptian Boys
... . The soldiers are Harold Reid, Harry Holmes, and Gordon Spittle....verso: 'Snap of Harold Reid, Harry [Holmes], Gordon... are Harold Reid, Harry Holmes, and Gordon Spittle. verso: 'Snap ...Image of three Australian soldiers in Uniform during World War One, along with a number of Egyptian children. The soldiers are Harold Reid, Harry Holmes, and Gordon Spittle.verso: 'Snap of Harold Reid, Harry [Holmes], Gordon [Spittle] and three Egyptian boys taken in front of fernery at Nouza Gardens.'chatham family archive, chatham, holmes, world war, world war 1, world war i, world war one, egypt, nouza gardens -
Federation University Historical Collection
Postcard - photographic, Swimming Horses in Suez Canal, c1915
... gordon spittle... one to show you the Canal. X indicates S.G.S. [S. Gordon... the Canal. X indicates S.G.S. [S. Gordon Spittle]. chatham family ...An image of Australian soldiers and horses swimming in an Egyptian Canal during World War One. A number of the soldiers are naked.Verso: 'Swimming horses in the Canal. This snap is a good one to show you the Canal. X indicates S.G.S. [S. Gordon Spittle].chatham family archive, chatham, holmes, world war, world war 1, world war i, world war one, suez canal, harry holmes, gordon spittle -
Federation University Historical Collection
Postcard - embroidered card, Souvenir d'Amiens, c1917
... gordon spittle... from France during World War One. The writer, Gordon Spittle... from France during World War One. The writer, Gordon Spittle ...Holes Family Ascot WW1 memorabilia This postcard was sent from France during World War One. The writer, Gordon Spittle, enlisted with the brother of the recipient, Mary Coghill Holmes. Postcard with embroidered detail on white silk. The embroidery includes a crowned crest, and the flags of England, France, and Italy and the words "Souvenir d'Amiens".Verso "Somewhere in France July 14th '17 My dear Mary, In the first place I have to thank you for your letter of April 30th which came to hand by the last mail, and also very kindly the tin of biscuits sent per Miss B. which came to hand by the last Sunday. I also received a tin from Violet and will be writing her to-morrow and the next day it it is not to hot and muggy. I can assure you both that I appreciate your continued kindness more than words can tell, and only regret that I am unable to do something in return. Who can believe it is just two years ago since Harry & I enlisted, & the war doesn't appear to be any nearer ending than it did then, however let us hope and trust the end is not very far off, for goodness only knows how utterly tied (sic) of it we all are. His Majesty the King paid our division a visit on Thursday, & yesterday I went to Amiens for the day. Must now ring off for the present with kindest regards to your Mother, Violet, Willie and Self. From S. Gordon S." chatham family archive, chatham, holmes, harry holmes, mary holmes, amiens, world war, world war 1, world war i, world war one, gordon spittle, embroidery, france, western front, mary coghill holmes, postcard -
Federation University Historical Collection
Photograph - Photograph - Black and White, Chatham-Holmes Collection: Gordon Spittle's farm
... gordon spittle...Photographs show Gordon Spittle's property. .1 Looking...: Gordon Spittle's farm A farm with a hill in the background ...Photographs show Gordon Spittle's property. .1 Looking towards Mount Cameron. The trees and roof of Gordon's house can be seen in the distance. Photograph taken from outside "Sauchieburn" stable.A farm with a hill in the backgroundchatham-holmes collection, sauchieburn, gordon spittle, mount cameron, farm, agriculture -
Federation University Historical Collection
Photograph, Australian Soldiers at Moarcar, Egypt, c1914
... at the time. Gordon Spittle was the youngest of Three brothers. He.... S.G.S. [Gordon Spittle], Cam Williamson & Harry [Holmes.... S.G.S. [Gordon Spittle], Cam Williamson & Harry [Holmes ...The photograph was associated with Harry Holmes who was a member of the Australian Imperial Force based in Egypt at the time. Gordon Spittle was the youngest of Three brothers. He grew up in Creswick and attended Creswick Grammar School. Gordon purchased 'Mt Cavern' in 1912. It had 4 years of a 10 year lease to run. His mother and father took delivery of it on 1 April 1916. They lived there and farmed it until Gordon returned from active service in May 1919. He married Violet Holmes and both lived at "Mt Cavern" until their deaths. Gordon died in 1942 aged 51. Violet Holmes-Spittle dies in 1949 aged 56. Egypt was a major base for the AIF from December 1914. A number of campaigns were fought in this theatre. There were two campaigns involving the AIF. Note that not all the fighting was actually geographically in Egypt. (http://www.aif.adfa.edu.au:8888/about3.html)Four Australian soldiersVerso: 'Moascar, Egypt, June 14th '16. From left to right. S.G.S. [Gordon Spittle], Cam Williamson & Harry [Holmes]. Sitting is Private Berry a son of the big merchants in Melbourne. Am sending these negatives to Jim W. so if they arrive safely, you'll be able to get better proofs from him. From Gordon [Spittle].chatham family archive, chatham, holmes, world war, world war 1, world war i, world war one, moascar, egypt, suez canal, spittle, williamson, harry holmes, berry, egypt, moarcar -
Federation University Historical Collection
Postcard - photographic, Australian Soldiers guard Metra Gaol
... Verso: 'Clink or jail at Metra. Gordon [Spittle.... Gordon [Spittle] in the centre and Jim and George Hobill on guard ...The photograph is associated with Harry Holmes who was a member of the Australian Imperial Force based in Egypt at the time. Egypt was a major base for the AIF from December 1914. A number of campaigns were fought in this theatre. There were two campaigns involving the AIF. Note that not all the fighting was actually geographically in Egypt. (http://www.aif.adfa.edu.au:8888/about3.html) Image of two uniformed Australian soldiers guarding a temporary gaol at Metra during World War One.Verso: 'Clink or jail at Metra. Gordon [Spittle] in the centre and Jim and George Hobill on guard.chatham family archive, chatham, holmes, world war, world war 1, world war i, world war one, france, hobill, metras, egypt -
Federation University Historical Collection
Photograph - Black and White, World War One Soldiers Return to Ballarat, 1919, c1919
... gordon spittle... home committee harry holmes gordon spittle leslie walter frank ...The Weekly Times of 22 Feb 1919 reported: "Ballarat Men Return - A few motor car owners in Ballarat have regularly met returning soldiers and conveyed them and their relatives to their homes. Most constant of all In this respect have been Messrs D. Ronaldson and J. H. Davey, and Mrs W. D. Thompson, president, and Miss , Bell, secretary, of the Welcome Home Com mittee. A body has been organised to "control the work, as parties of soldiers. are returning with greater frequency. The photograph was most likely taken upon the return of Harry Holmes of Ascot around 24 June 1919. The Ballarat Courier of 25 June 1919 reported: "ASCOT RETURN OF SOLDIERS. Four more returned soldiers from this district arrived home this week, and word motored out from Ballarat on arrival of the train on Mondayevening last. They were Lance-Corporal H. Holmes, Driver Frank Thomas, Driver S. G. Spittle, and Driver Leslie Walter, the last named hailing from Coghill’s Creek. They were all members of the A.A.S.C., and have been on active service since 1915, and up to the signing of the armistice, which occurred while they were in France. They took part in the big. operations at Villers-Bretonneux, and also at Mont St. Quentin, and spent the terrible winter of 1916 on the Somme. An informal welcome awaited them on their homeward journey in the cars, a large number of friends greeting them on the roadside, where a large bonfire had been lit in their honor. An official welcome will be tendered them later on.Four black and white photographs of Lydiard Street North, Ballarat, with lines with people awaiting a parade. The parade includes soldiers in uniform on horseback. world war one, returned soldiers, welcome home committee, harry holmes, gordon spittle, leslie walter, frank thomas, holmes family collection, chatham-holmes family collection -
Federation University Historical Collection
Postcard, Tarbet Hotel, Loch Lomond, c1918
... gordon spittle... holmes loch lomond scotland world war one gordon spittle ...Black and white postcard of the Tarbet Hotel, Loch Lomond Verso Dear Mother, Just this card to let you see where I am. I am not writing much. As my time is fully occupied at present. How are you all at home? Well I hope. Harold and I are at present in Glasgow and are having a good time. We left Gorden at Belfast and he is at present at London. I'll give you full particulars when in get backto the Coy. So goodbye for the present. With heaps of love to youall. From HarryTarbet Hotel, Loch Lomond Beautifully situated, overlooking the loch, and in view of the peak of Loch Lomond.harry holmes, loch lomond, scotland, world war one, gordon spittle -
Federation University Historical Collection
Newspaper - Newsclip, Ballarat Courier, The Boys From Ballarat (ANZACs), 1988, 25/04/1988
... gordon spittle... gordon spittle harry holmes arch gilbert bob bradby jack reid joe ...Newsclip on the ANZAC veterans from Ballarat.anzac, world war one, 18th australian army service corps, sydney rawlings, john brazenor, les sim, gordon spittle, harry holmes, arch gilbert, bob bradby, jack reid, joe fawcett, jack maas, chatham-holmes family collection, john atkinson, arthur oxbrow, ray vickery, tim eustace, dick redfern, world war 1, aif -
Federation University Historical Collection
Photograph, Australian Soldiers at Serapeum
... gordon spittle... Gordon Theo Jones Reid H.Reid Harry Holmes Walters gordon spittle ...This item was created while on service during World War One. A group of eight uniformed Australian soldiers casually dressed while posing for a photograph. The image was taken at Serapeum during World War One.Verso "Group taken at Serapeum, left to right front row, Frank S., Jack Nase, Joe Fawcett, B.R., H.H. Gordon, Theo Jones at back, Harold Holmes, Reid, Les Walters.chatham family archive, chatham, holmes, world war, world war 1, world war i, world war one, france, nase, fawcett, gordon, theo jones, reid, h.reid, harry holmes, walters, gordon spittle, joe fawcett, joseph fawcett, harold holmes, les walters -
Federation University Historical Collection
Document, Jane Dyer, History of the Edward Carter Holmes Family: 1800 - 2006, 2009
... gordon spittle... gordon spittle henry augustus salmon sarah kitching chatham ...Based on research compiled by her mother, Elizabeth Chatham, this was donated as part of the Estate of P and M.E. Chatham in 2008. The document continued to live as Elizabeth hoped. The most current edition is 2024.Fifteen page typed documentedward carter holmes, eva mckie, aumuller, launchley, elizabeth chatham (holmes), loma pescott (salmon)coghill family, gordon spittle, henry augustus salmon, sarah kitching, chatham-holmes collection, ascot victoria, pioneers of ascot, pioneers of geelong, pioneers of clunes, pioneers of ballarat district, pioneers of larpent, pioneer pastoralists, ly-ee-moon, shipwreck, pickford family, arthur pickford, world war 1, william coghill, william coghill junior, pioneers of tourello -
Federation University Historical Collection
Document, Ballarat School of Mines Annual Report, 1979
... Gordon Spittle... certificate Jack Sewell plumber andrew trigg wins silver medal Gordon ...In 1979 Rex Hollioake was the President of the Ballarat School of Mines Council. A music centre was opened at 4 Hickman StreetBrown covered A4 reportballarat school of mines, annual report, rex hollioake, r.c. muir, n.a. croach, j.gf. mckay, r.j. dobell, e.j. barker, j. chambers, ken flecknoe, jack barker, lindsay hillman, m.b. john, arthur nicholson, r.j. selkirk, j. short, e.j. tippett, f.r. uhe, t.a. wiseman, l.c. yandell, i. aitken, gary little, land laboratory, walkways, music centre, 4 hickman st, lake bolac tafe centre, welfare certificate, jack sewell, plumber andrew trigg wins silver medal, gordon spittle, a. trigg, caravan park management course, mt clear technical high school, betty collier, alistair highway, i. mitaxa, rolly parfenovics, enolments, trevor kellam, eileen kelly, brian mclennan, women's access program, drama, r.c. morgan, intake -
Federation University Historical Collection
Photograph - Postcard, Australian soldiers in Helmets and Gas Masks
... . Standing left to right: Gordon Spittle, Harry Holmes Sitting: Jack... left to right: Gordon Spittle, Harry Holmes Sitting: Jack Nase ...Four uniformed Australian soldiers pose for a photograph during World War One. The two seated soldiers wear gas masks. Standing left to right: Gordon Spittle, Harry Holmes Sitting: Jack Nase, Joe FawcettVerso: Snap taken in our fighting headgear. We always were (sic) the iron helmets when near the trenches, and the front helmets are gas helmets.chatham family archive, chatham, holmes, world war, world war 1, world war i, world war one, france -
Federation University Historical Collection
Postcard, Eight Men Outside a Tent, c1917
... [Samuel] Gordon Spittle, Henry [Harry] Holmes's first cousin...). The postcard is of "The Ascot" boys. Includes [Samuel] Gordon Spittle ...HENRY SMERDON (Harry) HOLMES was born in 1897 at the family property, ’Sauchieburn’, 17 km north of Ballarat, in the Ascot district. He was the youngest of four children. After finishing his education at St Patrick’s College, Ballarat, Henry joined the Holmes family farming interests. At the age of 18 he enlisted and served with AIF in Egypt, France and Belgium 1915-1918. Henry served at the famous battlegrounds of Ypes and Somme in the Australian Army 8th Battalion. He was a Driver with the 4th D.A.C. [Jane Dyer May 2024] Black and white photograph showing eight men outside a tent. They are most probably World War One soldiers in the Australian Imperial Forces (AIF). The postcard is of "The Ascot" boys. Includes [Samuel] Gordon Spittle, Henry [Harry] Holmes's first cousin, and other Ascot lads and district connections: neighbours including a Wrigley son, Ascot State School classmates and football mates from Clunes / Creswick districts. The man in the front row, second from the right is probably my great-grandfather Henry [Harry] Holmes. The man far left in the back row is probably his cousin, Samuel Gordon Spittle [Jane Dyer 2024]harry holmes, world war one, tent, aif, soldiers, uniform, henry smerdon holmes, sauchieburn, ascot, postcard -
Federation University Historical Collection
Photograph - black and white, Cam Williamson, AIF Soldiers Making Afternoon Tea, c1916
... .1) Verso: Harry [Holmes] and Gordon [Spittle] make... a billy for tea. .1) Verso: Harry [Holmes] and Gordon [Spittle ...This photo was taken at Ferry Post, Suez Canal. .2) Two Australian Soldiers around a camp fire at Ferry Post boil a billy for tea..1) Verso: Harry [Holmes] and Gordon [Spittle] make afternoon tea for Cam, who snaps them in tea-making operation. (Ferry Post, Ismailia, Egypt). .2) S.G.S. [S. Gordon Spittle] and Harry [Holmes] making coffee to entertain Cam Williamson on his first visit to our camp. The hat hides Harry's face. These snaps are taken by Cam's Kodak."chatham family archive, chatham, holmes, world war, world war 1, world war i, world war one, france, suez, ferry post, billy tea -
Federation University Historical Collection
Photograph - Photograph - Colour, Clare Gervasoni, Visitors to the Geoffrey Blainey Research Centre, 2014-2022>
... 'Creswick's War: Through the Letters of Driver S. Gordon Spittle MM... book 'Creswick's War: Through the Letters of Driver S. Gordon ...The Geoffrey Blainey Research Centre is a supervised reading room in the E.J. Barker Library on the Federation University Mt Helen Campus. It holds the Art and HIstorical Collections, as well as special librarry collections.Colour photographs of visitors to the Federation University Geoffrey Blainey Research Centre. * Dr Dorothy Wickham, 08 August 2012 * Gene Geoffrey and the Human Skin Covered Book * Major Neil Leckie RFD (Ret'd) with his newly released book 'Creswick's War: Through the Letters of Driver S. Gordon Spittle MM "The War Correspondent", 04 September 2019 * Barry Kentish and Peter Voterakis of the Ballarat Fly Fishing Club * Kevin Jewell and Robert Littlewood, trustees of the Keith Wingrove Memorial Trustgeoffrey blainey resaerch centre, visitors, dorothy wickham, gene geoffrey, neil leckie, barry kentish, peter voterakis, kevin jewell, robert littlewood -
Federation University Historical Collection
Postcard, 'United We Stand' World War One Souvenir Postcard, c1916
... . Includes [Samuel] Gordon Spittle, Henry [Harry] Holmes's first.... Includes [Samuel] Gordon Spittle, Henry [Harry] Holmes's first ...Postcard sent from the French theatre of war during World War One by Harry Holmes. HENRY SMERDON (Harry) HOLMES was born in 1897 at the family property, ’Sauchieburn’, 17 km north of Ballarat, in the Ascot district. He was the youngest of four children. After finishing his education at St Patrick’s College, Ballarat, Henry joined the Holmes family farming interests. At the age of 18 he enlisted and served with AIF in Egypt, France and Belgium 1915-1918. Henry served at the famous battlegrounds of Ypes and Somme in the Australian Army 8th Battalion. He was a Driver with the 4th D.A.C. The postcard is of "The Ascot" boys. Includes [Samuel] Gordon Spittle, Henry [Harry] Holmes's first cousin, and other Ascot lads and district connections: neighbours, Ascot State School classmates and football mates from Clunes / Creswick districts. (Research by Jane Dyer) White postcard with embroidery on white silk. The embroidery includes 5 flags (England, France, Italy, Belgium, Russia), a blue horseshoe, a green sprig rosemary and the words 'United We Stand".Verso: With best love from Harry 13/5/16chatham, chatham family collection, holmes, harry holmes, henry holmes, world war, world war 1, world war i, world war one. -
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Postcards - black and white, L. Caron, Amiens, c1917, c1915
... wishes From Gordon." (Gordon Spittle)... wishes From Gordon." (Gordon Spittle) chatham family archive ...Seventeen black and white postcards showing Amiens, France during World War Oneverso of .9) Chapelle d'Armentieres, 19 March 1915 "Dear Mary, Hope my letter reaches you safely. Wrote Vic to-day. Am sending you these cards, as we have heard that cares are going to be prohibited from being sent home, so would like you o have these before we are stopped. Good-bye once more with love and best wishes From Gordon." (Gordon Spittle)chatham family archive, amiens, france, world war, world war one -
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Postcard, World War One Souvenir Christmas Postcard, c1916
... . The postcard is of "The Ascot" boys. Includes [Samuel] Gordon Spittle.... Includes [Samuel] Gordon Spittle, Henry [Harry] Holmes's first ...Soldier Harry Holmes of Ascot, Victoria sent this postcard to his family while serving in the Australian Imperial Forces (AIF) in France. HENRY SMERDON (Harry) HOLMES was born in 1897 at the family property, ’Sauchieburn’, 17 km north of Ballarat, in the Ascot district. He was the youngest of four children. After finishing his education at St Patrick’s College, Ballarat, Henry joined the Holmes family farming interests. At the age of 18 he enlisted and served with AIF in Egypt, France and Belgium 1915-1918. Henry served at the famous battlegrounds of Ypes and Somme in the Australian Army 8th Battalion. He was a Driver with the 4th D.A.C. The postcard is of "The Ascot" boys. Includes [Samuel] Gordon Spittle, Henry [Harry] Holmes's first cousin, and other Ascot lads and district connections: neighbours, Ascot State School classmates and football mates from Clunes / Creswick districts. (Research by Jane Dyer) White Postcard with embroidery on white silk. The embroidery features green ivy leaves and red berries, and the words "Happy Christmas".Verso "All good wishes to all the dear ones at home for a happy Xmas and a bright New Year from Harry 11/11/16."chatham - holmes family archive, chatham, holmes, harry holmes, world war, world war 1, world war one, world war i, france, christmas -
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Photograph, William Smerdon Holmes, c1890
... ) married Samuel Gordon Spittle 11 August 1920; Mary Coghill (1892... Samuel Gordon Spittle 11 August 1920; Mary Coghill (1892 - 1979 ...William Smerdon Holmes married Violet Mary Macfie (1859 – 1942) on 9 April 1890 at Geelong. William and Violet lived at "Sauchieburn", Ascot on the 291 ha (720 acre) property that William inherited from his aunt Catherine Coghill (nee Holmes). William and Violet Holmes had four children: • Violet Catherine (1891- 1949) married Samuel Gordon Spittle 11 August 1920; Mary Coghill (1892 - 1979); • William Edward (1894 - 1964) married Charlotte Anne Alexander 20 June 1933; • Henry Smerdon (1897 - 1954) married Edith Sarah Pickford 28/2/1922. William Smerdon Holmes was the grandfather of Henry John (Jack) Holmes (1922-1972) William Smerdon Holmes (1927-1993), David Coghill Holmes (1929-1950) and Mary Elizabeth Chatham (Elizabeth) (nee Holmes) (1932 - 2006). William Smerdon Holmes died in June 1914 and is buried at the Ballarat New Cemetery. A black and white photograph glued into card. It shows a moustached man in coat, collar, tie and tie-pin. It is William Smerdon Holmeschatham family archive, chatham, holmes, william holmes, william smerdon holmes, ascot, sauchieburn