Refer Cat No. 10742.15 for details. "Kenneth Reginald Stone" Reg No. 6903A.1. to 5. Series of five envelopes with letters from "Your loving brother" to "Dear Ina" or "Dear Marion and Ina". Addressed to "Miss Ina Stone (2. Miss Marion Stone/ Woodstock West/ via Maldon/ Victoria/ Australia". The envelopes are a mixture of e.g. YMCA and Standard with postage stamp and/ or postmark ink stamps. Dates range from 22 April 1918 to 14 September 1918. The letters are a mixture of plain paper, ruled paper. 4. with letterhead YMCA. Handwritten correspondence - envelopes blue and black ink pen. Letters blue and black ink pen. Letters from 1. England. 2. & 3. France. 4. Birmingham, England. 5. England.kenneth reginald stone, correspondence, stonecollectionww1

This is the 3rd set of letters from Kenneth Reginald Stone No 6903A Refer Cat No. 10742.15 for more details relating to this collection.1. to 16. Envelopes with letters from "Your affec son/ Ken" to "Dear Mother". All addressed to "Mrs A.W. Stone/ Woodstock West/ Via Maldon/ Victoria/ Australia". The envelopes are a mixture of e.g. YMCA, ACTIVE SERVICE and Standard with a variety of postage stamps and postmark ink stamps. Dates range from 17 September 1917 to 15 October 1918. The letters are a mixture of plain paper, ruled paper; some with letterheads e.g. YMCA, AUSTRALIAN COMMONWEALTH MILITARY FORCES. Handwritten correspondence - envelopes, blue and black ink pen. Letters blue and black ink pen, grey lead pencil. Letters from 1. & 2. Melbourne. 3. England. 4.Fovant England. 5. England. 6. to 13. France. 14. to 16. England.kenneth reginald stone, correspondence, stonecollectionww1

This is the 2nd set of 15 letters from Kenneth Reginald Stone No 6903A Refer Cat No. 10742.15 for more details relating to this collection.1. to 15. Series of 15 envelopes with letters from "Your affect Son/ Ken" to "Dear Dad". All addressed to Mr. A.W. Stone/ Woodstock West/ Via Maldon, Victoria/ Australia. The envelopes are a mixture of YMCA, The Salvation Army Institute, New Zealand; Active Service and Standard with a variety of postage stamps and postmark ink stamps. The letters are a mixture of plain paper, ruled paper; some with letterheads e.g. YMCA, Australian Red Cross. Dates range from 20 April 1918 to 2 Nov 1918. Handwritten envelopes - black and blue ink pen. Letters - black and blue ink pen and grey lead pencil. Letters from; 1. Fovant, England. 2. France. 3. France. 4. France. 5. France (hospital). 6. France. 7. France. 8. France. 9. France. 10. France. 11. France. 12. Birmingham. 13. Birmingham. 14. Weymouth. 15. England.correspondence, kenneth reginald stone, stonecollectionww1

“Ken”. "Kenneth Reginald STONE" Reg No. 6903A, refer Cat No 10742.15 for his service details. Refer Cat No 10742.15 for more details relating to this collection.Card, cream colour lightweight cardboard, folded in half with two internal fold down flaps. Front emblem - gold colour embossed print. Rising Sun Badge with lettering "AUSTRALIAN/ COMMONWEALTH/ MILITARY FORCES". Top internal fold down flap - gold colour embossed print. Illustration of two joined hands and lettering below "TILL WE MEET". Interior greeting with handwritten signatures.Handwritten signature - black ink pen "Ken/ April 27th".kenneth reginald stone, correspondence, stonecollectionww1

Postcards “With love/Ken” "Kenneth Reginald Stone" Reg No. 6903A, refer Cat No 10742.15 for his service details. Refer Cat No 10742.15 for more details relating to this collection,1. & 2. Two postcards, off white colour cardboard with illustrations. 1. Collage of black and white and colour photographs. 2. Colour artwork of flowers. Postcards from "with love, Ken" and addressed to "Dear Ina". Handwritten black and blue ink pen. 1. dated "Feb 4th 1918". 3. to 6. Series of four envelopes with silk postcards, from "With love/ Ken" to "Dear Ina". Envelope - plain standard beige paper. Addressed to "Miss Ina Stone/ Woodstock West/ via Maldon/ Victoria/ Australia". Silk postcard in floral embossed cardboard frame arrangement. Silk fabric white with colour silk embroidery floral designs. 3. Fovant Camp April 22nd 1918. 4. France May 29th 1918. 5. Sent 6/10/1918. 6. Hope/ and/ love".Silk embroidery designs - in colour. 3. Rising Sun badge - AUSTRALIAN COMMONWEALTH MILITARY FORCES. 4. "1918/ Souvenir de France". 5. "Let Happiness and/ Sweet Content/ E'er enter your door" in print with Christmas greeting inside.; 6. "Hope/ and/ love".correspondence, kenneth reginald stone, stonecollectionww1

This is the first off 14 Cat No’s relating to the “Stone collection” of letters, and cards which involve Kenneth Reginald (Ken) & Arthur Edward Stone (Art), Robert Stanley (Bob), William Andrew (Will) & Edward Andrew Hepburn (Ed) & Ernest William Smith (Ern).They are the Soldiers throughout the collection. The letters, cards are addressed to the following: Mr AW Stone, Mrs AW Stone, Ina Stone, Marion Stone, Ina Hepburn and Minnie Sparrow. The families are all related. All the other Cat No’s will be referred back to this Cat No 10742.15. One cat No 10755.3 does not relate to the above soldiers in WW1 but WW2. These 15 Letters are from "Kenneth Reginald STONE". No. 6903A (born Woodstock, enlisted Bendigo) on13.7.1917 in the 20th Reinforcements 22nd Bn age 21 years, embark for England 21.11.1917 finally arriving after Suez on 2.2.1918, embark for France 29.4.1918, WIA 19.5.1918 GSW Left Arm, rejoin Unit12.6.1918, WIA 2nd occasion 1.9.1918 GSW Right Elbow severe, RTA 20.11.1918, discharged MU 24.1.1919.1. to 15. Series of 15 envelopes with letters from "Your affect Son/ Ken" to "Dear Dad". All addressed to "Mr A.W. Stone/ Woodstock West/ via Maldon/ Victoria/ Australia. The envelopes are a mixture of e.g. YMCA, Australian Red Cross and Standard with a variety of Postage stamps and postmark ink stamps. The letters are a mixture of plain paper, ruled paper; some with letterheads e.g. YMCA, Soldier's Institution (CHURCH OF ENGLAND) or Australian Red Cross. Dates range from 12 Sept 1917 to 13 April 1918. Handwritten - black and blue ink pen. Letters from; 1, Broadmeadows, 2. Melbourne, 3. Victoria, 4. Melbourne, 5. Broadmeadows. 6. On Pier. 7. At Sea. 8. At Sea. 9. First letter from England. 10. Abroad. 11. England. 12. In Hospital. 13. England. 14. Fovant - England. 15. England.correspondence, kenneth reginald stone, stonecollectionww1

1. Signed by W A Hepburn. William Andrew Hepburn No1725 (born Laanecorrie, enlisted Maldon) on 1.7.1915 in 2nd Reinforcements 29th Bn age 23 years 6 months, embark for Eygpt 29.12.1915, transfers to 4th Piioneers 16.3.1916, embark for France 4.6.1916, accidental bomb wound 6.8.1916, rejoin Unit14.8.1916, appointed Driver, hospital 15.12.1916 with Diarrhoea then Dysentry then Typhoid, rejoin Unit 5.3.1918, hospital 25.6.1918 with Influenza, rejoin Unit 13.7.1918, discharged 10.7.1919. 2. Pte Stone KR. Refer Cat No 10742.15 for his service details. 3. From Ern. Ernest William Smith No 6894 (born Maldon, enlisted Bendigo) on …………. Refer Cat No. 10742.15 for details. Kenneth Reginald Stone, Reg. No. 6903A. ERN 6894A Woodstock. Ernest William Smith, Enlisted 13.07.1917, Embarked 21.11.1917- K.I.A. 18.08.19181. Lightweight cardboard - beige "FIELD SERVICE POST CARD" Addressed to "Mrs A. Stone/ 'Stonelea'/ Woodstock West/ Post Office/ Victoria/ Australia" signed by W.A. Hepburn. Dated 18 April 1918. 2. Paper - Beige. "POSTAL INSTRUCTIONS/ ISSUED BY/ THE AUSTRALIAN ARMY POSTAL SERVICE" for Pte Stone K.R. Date stamped "AP25 18". 3. Envelope and letter - plain beige paper. 'From Ern' to "Dear Mr Stone". Envelope addressed to M. A Stone/ Woodstock West/ Via Maldon/ Victoria/ Australia" Dated "May 21st 1918/ France" Written in grey lead pencil. 4. Paper - beige, "AUSTRALIAN IMPERIAL FORCE" correspondence sent to "MR A. STONE/ WOODSTOCK WEST/ Via MALDON, V".kenneth reginald stone, correspondence, stonecollectionww1

Letters 1 - 8. “Ed”(cousin to Marion and Ina). "Edward Andrew HEPBURN", refer Cat No 10748.5 for his service details. Refer Cat No 10742.15 for more details relating to this collection.1. to 8. Series of nine envelopes with letters from "Best wishes from Ed" (a cousin) to "Dear Marion" and /or "Ina". Letters addressed to "Miss M (or) I Stone / Stonelea/ Woodstock West/ Via Maldon/ Victoria/ Australia". The envelopes are standard paper with postmark ink stamp. The letters are a mixture of plain paper, ruled paper 3. with letterhead. Dates range from 17/1/18 to 18/2/19. Handwritten - blue or black ink pen. Letters from; 1. & 2. France. 3. Hospital, England. 4. 5. 6. France. 7.& 8. le Chateau, France. 9. One envelope with letter from 'Yours sincerely Minnie E Sparrow" addressed to "Dear Marion & Ina" Addressed to "Misses M & I Stone/ Stonelea/ Woodstock West/ via Maldon/ Victoria". Envelope standard with letter ruled paper. Envelope - postage stamp and postmark stamped. Letter from Yorkshire, England. Dated 'March 22 1919". Handwritten black ink pen. (From Minnie E. Sparrow - engaged to cousin Ed, March 1919).3. Letterhead - black ink print "WORMLEY BURY V.A.D. HOSPITAL/ BROXBOURNE/ HERTS".correspondence, kenneth reginald stone, edward andrew hepburn, stonecollectionww1

Postcards re “Ed”. "Edward Andrew HEPBURN”, refer Cat No 10748.5 for his service details. Refer Cat No 10742.15 for more details relating to his collection. 1. 2. & 3. Cardboard postcards, sepia colour photographs with handwritten correspondence on back of postcard. Black ink pen. 1. From Port Said. Date written 17/1/16. Addressed to "Dear Auntie", Uncle Alf mentioned in message "from Ed". Photograph of shipping and water. 2. & 3. From France, date written 1/4/18. Addressed to "Auntie Ina", message written over two postcards, from "Love from Ed".correspondence, kenneth reginald stone, edward andrew hepburn, stonecollectionww1

Re Nephew William Andrew Hepburn, refer Cat No 10746.4 for his service history. “Ed” (nephew to Mrs Stone). "Edward Andrew HEPBURN No. 793.(born Newport, enlisted Melbourne) on 28.2.1916 in D Coy 31st Bn age 24 years 6 months with the rank of Sgt, embark for Eygpt 9.11.1915, hospital 20.1.1916 with Appendicitus, transfers to 4th Pioneer Bn 16.4.1916, embark for France16.6.1916, WIA 21.7.1916 SW L Side, promoted 2nd Lieutenant 13.8.1917, promoted Lieutenant 13.11.1917, rejoin Unit 24.11.1917, appointed Gas Officer 9.3.1918 in 8th Brigade HQ then 5th Div HQ, RTA 18.7.1919 discharged 28.10.1919. He was awarded a Mention in Despatches. Refer Cat No 10742.15 for more details relating to this collection.1. to 5. Series of five envelopes with letters from; 1. "Your loving nephew Will". 2. to 5. "Yours Ed" to 1. "Dear Auntie Meg", 2. to 5. "Dear Auntie Mag". All addressed to Mrs A.W. Stone/ Stonelea/ Woodstock West/ Via Maldon/ Victoria/ Australia". The envelopes are a mixture of e.g. AUSTRALIAN COMMONWEALTH MILITARY FORCES and Standard with postmark ink stamps. The letters are beige ruled paper, some with letterhead e...g. N.A.C.B.. Handwritten correspondence - envelopes blue or black ink pen. Letters blue or black ink pen. Letters sent from: 1. England dated 9/10/17. 2. France dated 2/12/17. 3. France dated 17/1/18. 4. France dated 12/2/18. 5. Belgium 1/4/19.correspondence, kenneth reginald stone, william andrew hepburn, edward andrew hepburn, stonecollectionww1

.1) .2) re Nephew “Art” and “A E Stone”. Both are Arthur Edward Stone No 5446 (born Bendigo, enlisted Melbourne) on 3.4.1916 in 14th Reinforcements 21st Bn age 20 years 1 month, embark for England 28.7.1916, hospital at sea with Measles, embark for France15.2.1917, WIA 3.5.1917 GSW (unclear) rejoin Unit 24.6.1917, WIA 4.10 1917 GSW R Arm & L Leg, rejoin Unit 29.10.1917, transfer to 24th Bn 13.10.1918, Discharged 4.12.1919. Refer Cat No 10742.15 for more details relating to this collection. 1. & 2. Two envelopes with letters from "Your affec. nephew/ Art" and "Your affec nephew A.E. Stone" to "Dear Uncle" addressed to "Mr A.W. Stone/ Woodstock West/ Via Maldon/ Victoria/ Australia". The envelopes are plain beige standard with postmark ink stamps. The letters are beige ruled paper, handwritten grey lead pencil letters from 1. France dated 6/6/17. 2. France dated 15/11/17.correspondence, kenneth reginald stone, arthur edward stone, stonecollectionww1

Postcards Re “Love from Ken to Ina” This is Kenneth Reginald Stone, refer Cat No 10742.15 for his service details. Silk Postcard, “E A Hepburn”. This is Edward Andrew Hepburn, refer Cat No 748.5 for his service details. Refer Cat No. 10742.15 for more details relating to this collection.1. & 2. Two postcards off white colour cardboard with sepia toned photographs with envelopes, plain standard beige paper. Postcards from "Love Ken" and addressed to "Dear Ina". Photographs - 1. Waterfall in a landscape. 2. Entrance to a hospital with gateway and buildings.. Address on envelope "Miss I Stone/ Stonelea/ Woodstock West/ via Maldon/ Victoria/ Australia" Handwritten - blue ink pen. Postmark ink stamp. 3. France 29/8/18. 2. 24/10/18. 3. One envelope from "E.A. Hepburn" to "Miss I Stone/ Stonelea/ Woodstock West/ Via Maldon/ Victoria/ Australia". Postmark ink stamp "24 Oct 18" with enclosed silk post card in embossed cardboard frame. Silk fabric white, two parts flap and pocket with colour silk embroidery. Tree and leaf design. Small card enclosed in silk pocket - greeting - "A Merry Christmas" Greeting on reverse side. Handwritten blue ink pen. Silk embroidery design - in colour. 3. "A MERRY X-MAS" Rear of postcard dated "France 23/10/18". Greeting on reverse side of small enclosed card "To Ina/ with best wishes/ from Ed".correspondence, ww1, stonecollectionww1