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The 5th/6th Battalion Royal Victoria Regiment Historical Collection
Artwork, other - Portrait, Captain Oswald Birley M.C et al, King George V (Duke of Kent) 1935, c.1935
... King George V (Duke of Kent) 1935...King George V...Portrait of King George V (Duke of Kent) 1935...Colour print of His Magesty King George V wearing...King George V...King George V...Portrait of King George V (Duke of Kent) 1935 Presented ...Portrait of King George V (Duke of Kent) 1935Presented to the 6th Battalion Royal Melbourne Regiment by an Allied Battalion the Royal Fusiliers as a toke of friendship and esteem. This Portrait would have hung pride of place in the officers mess from 1935-? The portarait is also signed by the artist, an M.C reciepient, as well as the the reigning monarch, and colonel in chief of the presenting unit. It is supported by a letter from the colonel of the Presenting unit, Maj Gen Hill CB.CMG.DSO, and as such is hghly provinanced Colour print of His Magesty King George V wearing the unaiform of the the Royal Fusilliers, Read coat with decorations and blue sash under a navy blue over coat. The print is signed in lead pencil by the artist and by King George V on the lower edge. A regimental badge is present in the top right of the image. The picture is framed in a pewter coloured frame with ornate leaf mouldings in the corners. On the lower edge of the frame is a plaque which states " From the Colonel and Officers of the Royal Fusilliers 1935" Also included with the portait is a letter on Royal Fusiliers letterhead dated October 23 1935 " From - Maj-Gen. W.P.H. Hill. CB. CMG. DSO., Colonel. The Royal Fusiliers Dear Armstrong I am forwarding to you under a separate cover an engraving of a portrait of His Majesty, King George V, Colonel - in - Chief, the Royal Fusiliers, in the uniform of the Regiment, This portrait was painted by Captain Oswald Birley, M.C., late Royal Fusiliers, and presented to the Regiment by Lord Wakefield to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the raising of the Regiment of Fusiliers at the Tower of London in 1685. His Majesty has graciously signed this copy for presentation to your Regiment from the Corps of the Royal Fusiliers, and we trust that you will accept it as a token of friendship / and esteem .... and esteem we feel for our Allied Battalion, the 6th Battalion, the Royal Melbourne Regiment Yours Sincerely W.F.H. Hill Lieutenant-Colonel C.E. Armstrong , Comdg. 6th Bn. The Royal Melbourne Regt., Carlton, Victoria, Australia" This letter is supported by framing card , which has some water damage on the lower right corner and right side signed by King George and the artist From the Colonel and Officers of the Royal Fusilliers 1935" 5/6 rvr, officer's / sergeant's mess, 6th battalion, royal melbourne regiment, king george v, royal fusiliers -
Learmonth and District Historical Society Inc.
Medals - Coronation 1911, Untitled, Coronation of King George V & Queen Mary 1911, 20th Century
... Coronation of King George V & Queen Mary 1911...king george v...Medals to commemorate the coronation of King George V... featuring King George V & Queen Mary in 1911 for their Coronation....Front of the medals, King George V & Queen Mary, engraving... of King George V & Queen Mary 1911 Round medals with eyelet ...Medals to commemorate the coronation of King George V & Queen Mary in 1911.Commemoration of historical event. The coronation of King George V & Queen Mary on the 6th July 1911.Round medals with eyelet at the top, the first medal is made of gilt bronze and the second one, a gold coloured metal featuring King George V & Queen Mary in 1911 for their Coronation.Front of the medals, King George V & Queen Mary, engraving of the King & Queen. Back of the medallions states, "To Commemorate Their Majesties Coronation". June 22. 1911. Also the Victoria Coat of Arms with the word, "Victoria" above and under them the words, "Peace & Prosperity".medal, queen mary, 1911, king george v, coronation -
Learmonth and District Historical Society Inc.
Medal - Coronation 1911, King George V & Queen Mary,Coronation 1911,medal, 00/00/1911
... King George V & Queen Mary,Coronation 1911,medal...king george v... George V & Queen Mary which took place on the 6th July 1911...A round silver plated medal with KING GEORGE V & QUEEN MARY...On the front is the heads of KING GEORGE V & QUEEN MARY... Street Learmonth goldfields Medal - Coronation 1911 King George V ...These medals were mass produced for the coronation of King George V & Queen Mary which took place on the 6th July 1911. George was the son of King Edward V11 & Princess Alexandra.Commemoration of the coronation of King George V & Queen Mary in 1911A round silver plated medal with KING GEORGE V & QUEEN MARY on the front, on the back is the British Monarchy "Coat of Arms", attached is also a red, white & blue, small ribbon. On the front is the heads of KING GEORGE V & QUEEN MARY along with their names, on the back is the British Monarchy "Coat of Arms", with a crown above it, surrounded by the words "TO COMMEMORATE THEIR MAJESTIES CORONATION. JUNE 22. 1911".medal, queen mary, 1911, king george v -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Photograph, His Majesty King George V after a painting by John Berrie, c.1935
... His Majesty King George V after a painting by John Berrie...king george v...Large official framed colour print of King George V..."His Majesty King George V"... Photograph Photograph His Majesty King George V after a painting ...The original oil portrait is held by the Australian War Memorial.Large official framed colour print of King George V in military uniform. The linked article by Laura Cook, published by the AWM in 2017 gives a history of the original Berrie portrait and reproductions."His Majesty King George V"king george v, kew (vic.) — municipal collection, wwi -
Ballarat Heritage Services
Photograph - Photograph - Colour, L.J. Gervasoni, King George V Statue, Sturt Street Gardens, Ballarat, 2011, 29/12/2011
... King George V Statue, Sturt Street Gardens, Ballarat, 2011...king george v...Colour photograph of the King George V statue in Sturt... Office goldfields Photograph - Colour Photograph King George V ...King George the Fifth at the time of his coronation. Colour photograph of the King George V statue in Sturt Street, Ballarat.king george v, royalty, statues, sturt steet gardents, ballarat -
Lilydale RSL Sub Branch
Print - Portait, His Majesty King George V in uniform of 2nd Btn King's Reg (Liverpool)
... His Majesty King George V in uniform of 2nd Btn King's Reg...Photographic print of King George V Regimental oil painting...Plaque reading - "His Majesty King George V / by John... George V in uniform of 2nd Btn King's Reg (Liverpool ...Photographic print of King George V Regimental oil painting commissioned by 2nd Btn King's Regiment (Liverpool). One of three identical portraits the King sat for on 28 February 1931 in timber frame with plaque.Plaque reading - "His Majesty King George V / by John A Berrie / Copyright" -
Unions Ballarat
King George V (Don Woodward Collection), Rose, Kenneth, 1983
... King George V (Don Woodward Collection)...Biography of King George V, including excerpts from... background; artistic impression of King George V and his racing... of King George V, including excerpts from personal papers ...Biography of King George V, including excerpts from personal papers, documents and diaries.History and politics - United Kingdom. Monarchy - United Kingdom. Biographical interest - George V.Book; 514 pages. Dustjacket: plastic covering; green background; artistic impression of King George V and his racing manager at the Grand National, 1927; yellow lettering; author's name and title. Cover: green background; gold lettering; author's name and title.btlc, ballarat trades hall, ballarat trades and labour council, history - united kingdom, monarchy - kings of england - george v, politics and government - united kingdom, biography -
City of Ballarat
Sculpture - Public Artwork, King George V Monument by Victor Greenhalgh, 1938
... King George V Monument by Victor Greenhalgh...This bronze sculpture of King George V was created...Bronze sculpture of King George V set on bluestone... Ballarat goldfields Public Artwork Sculpture King George V Monument ...This bronze sculpture of King George V was created to commemorate the King’s 25th year on the throne. It shows the King wearing the full robes of the Order of the Garter. Sculptor Victor Greenhalgh modelled the artwork in Ballarat and sent in to Italy for casting in bronze. The work is set on bluestone with a granite backdrop and features a drinking fountain and a seat. This monument is of historical and aesthetic significance to the people of BallaratBronze sculpture of King George V set on bluestone with a granite backdrop and features a drinking fountain and a seat. George V 1910-1936. Signed by the Artist.kind george v -
Warrnambool RSL Sub Branch
King George V arrives at Bertangles Château for the investiture of General Monash
... King George V arrives at Bertangles Château for the... Warrnambool great-ocean-road King George V arrives at Bertangles ...snape collection -
Federation University Historical Collection
Document, Hamilton "Spectator" print, Hamilton Memorial Service for King George V, 01/1936
... Hamilton Memorial Service for King George V...The Hamilton service for the late King George V was held... service to the late King, his Majesty King George V. The centre... Document Hamilton Memorial Service for King George V Four page ...The Hamilton service for the late King George V was held at Melville Oval on Tuesday 28 January 1936 at 3pm. King George V was born on 03 June 1865, and visited Hamilton in 1881. He ascended to the throne in May 1910, his coronation being held on 22 June 1911. The second visit of King George to Australia was in 1901, and his silver jubilee of reign was in 1935. he died on 21 January 1936. Hamilton Town Councillors in 1936 were James Young (Mayor), J.G. Stewart, E.R. Waters, H. Water, H.P. Sabelberg, G.C. Shilcock, J.W. Tulloch, C.J.B. Moodie, D.T.H. Fenton. Dundas Shire Councillors in 1936 were E.B. Niske (President), G.A. Christie, H. Crawford, W.J. Balkin, H.R.A. Bull, J. Kirkwood, J. McFarlane, J.J. Murray, R.B. Shilcock. The program was located in the book 'Passing of the Aborigines' by Daisy Bates.Four page paper programme for the Town of Hamilton Memorial service to the late King, his Majesty King George V. The centre pages include the order of service.chatham family archive, chatham, king george, royalty, hamilton, james young (mayor), stewart, waters, water, sabelberg, shilcock, tulloch, moodie, fenton, d niske (president), christie, crawford, balkin, bull, kirkwood, mcfarlane, murray, shilcock., r.b. shilcock, d. niske, s=g.c. shilcock -
City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum)
Leisure object - The Rose Stereograph Cards, Coronation of King George V, 1911
... Coronation of King George V...king george v... the Coronation of King George V. Produced by 'The Rose Stereographs... Stereograph Cards Leisure object Coronation of King George V ...This collection of Stereograph card depicts scenes from the Coronation of King George V. Produced by 'The Rose Stereographs. George Rose was born in Clunes, Victoria in 1861 and later worked in his father’s boot-making business in Prahran while studying photography. In 1880 he founded the Rose Stereograph Company and became famous for producing stereographs, or stereoviews, which gave the illusion of being in 3D when seen through a hand-held viewer. Some of the pioneers of Moorabbin were staunch supporters of the Monarchy of England. This collection of cards was donated by one of the founding pioneer families.Stereograph cards - 25 cards produced by Rose Stereographs. - black and whiteDescription of each card written on bottomcoronation, king george v, england, monarchy, moorabbin, london, westminster abbey, trafalgar square, boy scouts, crystal palace, queen mary -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Sculpture - Plaster Relief of King George V, J.S.D, c.1936
... Plaster Relief of King George V...Gilded and framed plaster-relief of King George V.... Plaster Relief of King George V Sculpture Gilded and framed ...While its provenance is unclear, it is probable that this framed plaster relief was once hung in the Kew Town Hall. While the artist has not yet been identified, it is assumed that the work may be mass-produced from an original copy.Gilded and framed plaster-relief of King George V.Artist initials "J S D" lower rightgeorge v, plaster relief, royal portraits -
City of Greater Bendigo - Civic Collection
Programme - Event program for the 1935 Silver Jubilee celebrations of His Majesty, King George V, Boltons, Civic Thanksgiving Service, c 1935
... His Majesty, King George V..... As the second son of King Edward VII, George V was not next in line... Jubilee of / His Majesty, King George V. fl; Civic Thanksgiving..., King George V. Programme Civic Thanksgiving Service Folded ...Born in 1865, The Prince of Wales was proclaimed King George V following his father's death on 6 May 1910, and his Coronation took place at Westminster Abbey on 22 June 1911. As the second son of King Edward VII, George V was not next in line to inherit the throne—until his elder brother’s death in 1892. He succeeded his father in 1910 and was crowned in 1911, just over three years before the United Kingdom would enter World War I. At home, he was confronted with a divided Parliament, industrial unrest, and the task of replacing a resigning prime minister .In 1935, the King celebrated his Silver Jubilee. This event was celebrated throughout Australia and the City of Bendigo event was typical of such events. The King did not attend. He died on 20 January 1936.Folded, single colour, printed brochure outlining the days proceedings for the visit. Front cover depicts image of George V and time and date of event. Inside describes the Order of Service including an Address by Mayor Staples and various hymn and prayer readings. ft: City of Bendigo / In Commemoration of the / Silver Jubilee of / His Majesty, King George V. fl; Civic Thanksgiving Service / Upper Reserve, Bendigo, / at 11am, on / Monday, May 6th, 1935. ll; A. Staples, / Mayor. lr; F.T. Amer, / town Clerkmayor staples, upper reserve, city of greater bendigo royal visits -
Numurkah & District Historical Society
Print - King George V Print
... King George V Print...Print of a coloured painted portrait of King George V... high-country King George V Print Print Print of a coloured ...Print of a coloured painted portrait of King George V in military uniform. Print is mounted in gold wooden frame -
Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute (BMI Ballarat)
King George V & Queen Mary driving along Main Rd May 13th 1901
... King George V & Queen Mary driving along Main Rd May 13th...king george v... Ballarat goldfields King George V & Queen Mary driving along Main ...This photograph is from the Max Harris Collection held by the Ballaraat Mechanics' Institute. Please contact BMI for all print and usage inquiries.ballarat, king george v, queen mary, main rd, 1901 -
Lilydale RSL Sub Branch
Print - Portait, His Majesty King George V, 28 Febraury 1931
... His Majesty King George V...Photographic/Print of HM King George V in uniform of 2nd... George V Photographic/Print of HM King George V in uniform of 2nd ...Photographic/Print of HM King George V in uniform of 2nd Btn King's Regt (Liverpool). King George V regimental oil painting - commissioned by 2nd Btn King's Regt (Liverpool) - One of three identical portraits King sat on 28 Feb 1931 - in gilt/timber frame. -
Ballarat Heritage Services
Digital photographs, L.J. Gervasoni, King George V Ballarat, c2014
... King George V Ballarat...King George V... Office goldfields Digital photographs King George V Ballarat ...ballarat, heritage, statue, king george v, sturt street, sturt street gardens -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Badges, King George's Day
... king george v of england...These badges with the image of King George V of England... of King George V. in uniform and flags surrounded by text... coloured image of King George V. in uniform and flags surrounded ...These badges with the image of King George V of England were sold during World War One to raise funds for allied nations in the war, especially Serbia, Russian Poland and Italy. King George V reigned from 1910 to 1936. The badges were sold the day before the King's birthday celebrations with one known date being 2nd June 1916. These badges are a good example of the many badges or buttons produced and sold in Victoria to aid the war effort in World War One. .1 Circular metal concave badge featuring coloured image of King George V. in uniform and flags surrounded by text on a blue background. A pin clip is on the back. .2 As above but some rust damage .1 KING GEORGE'S DAY COPYRIGHT .2 KING GEORGE'S DAY COPYRIGHTking george v of england, world war one, history of warrnambool -
Glen Eira City Council History and Heritage Collection
Medal - Medal, commemorative, 1935
... king george v... of King George V, only a handful of these medals survive in major... the Silver Jubilee of King George V....OBVERSE: Conjoined half-length busts of King George V... to celebrate the Silver Jubilee of King George V. OBVERSE: Conjoined ...The Medal, Presentation Box and Certificate from Buckingham Palace are a very important addition to Council’s History and Heritage collection because of their association with a past Mayor of the City of Caulfield Harry Carl Hortin Smith. Although a total of 85,234 Jubilee medals were awarded to 'the great and good throughout the Empire' in 1935 to celebrate the Silver Jubilee of King George V, only a handful of these medals survive in major Australian museum collections. The National Museum of Australia holds a similar medal which was awarded to Sir Robert Menzies. The Museum of Victoria also holds a similar medal but neither collection contains a presentation box or certificate from Buckingham Palace. The significance of the donation is greatly enhanced due to its good condition and the fact that it includes all items associated with the presentation the Medal. Most museum collections only include the jubilee medal. Together these unique historical objects tell a complete story of this important event which was cause for great celebration around the world.George V Silver Jubilee Medal, 1935. Round silver medal with attached loop and red ribbon with blue and white stripes on the edges. Awarded to Harry, Carl, Hortin Smith Mayor of the City of Caulfield. A total of 85,234 Jubilee medals were awarded to 'the great and good throughout the Empire' in 1935 to celebrate the Silver Jubilee of King George V.OBVERSE: Conjoined half-length busts of King George V and Queen Mary wearing crowns and robes of state; around, GEORGE . V . AND . QUEEN . MARY . MAY . VI . MCMXXXV. REVERSE: A crowned monogram GRI (Translation - George King and Emperor) with the dates of his reign at either side, MAY 6 1910 May 6 1935.commemorative medal, silver jubilee, king george v, 1935, queen mary, harry carl hortin smith, mayor, city of caulfield -
Warrnambool RSL Sub Branch
King George V knighting Sir John Monash
... King George V knighting Sir John Monash.... Warrnambool great-ocean-road King George V knighting Sir John Monash ...snape collection -
Highett RSL Sub Branch Inc
Memorabilia - Scarf Framed commemorative [King George V, Jellico, Sir John French C1915], C 1914
... Scarf Framed commemorative [King George V, Jellico, Sir... Scarf Framed commemorative [King George V, Jellico, Sir John ...From the Dobson farm house in Tasmania where it hung for seventy years. Mr Dobson was a member of the AIF in the Great War. Early World War One patriotic memorabilia -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Decorated cable grip or dummy - King George V, 1919
... Decorated cable grip or dummy - King George V... George V ...Photo of the dummy or grip car decorated for the Celebration of Peace July 1919. Decorated dummy and car which, electrically illuminated, traversed the Melbourne cable tramways in celebration of peace, on the evenings of Monday and Tuesday, the 14th and 15th July, 1919. Photographed in a car house or depot. Refer to items 4255 and 4256 for further details.Yields information the grip car decorated for the Celebration of Peace.Black and White photograph on plain paper.Has TMSV Sales stamp and note on rear.world war 1, cable trams, celebrations, peace tram, tramway board, grip car -
Clunes Museum
Medal
... King George V...Commemorative, Coronation medal for King George V... Medal Commemorative, Coronation medal for King George V King ...Commemorative, Coronation medal for King George Vking george v, commemorative medal -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Envelope, Royal Visit Coronations programs, photos from local and "Sun" newspapers.1954, Also 1936 "Death of King George V", and Civic Memorial Service for Late King George VI 1952
... "Sun" newspapers.1954, Also 1936 "Death of King George V", and... "Death of King George V", and Civic Memorial Service for Late ...Royal Visit Coronations programs, photos from local and "Sun" newspapers -
Highett RSL Sub Branch Inc
Tie, HMS King george V 14 " gun "v" class Battleship Tie
... HMS King george V 14 " gun "v" class Battleship Tie... Tie HMS King george V 14 " gun "v" class Battleship Tie ... -
Highett RSL Sub Branch Inc
Photograph:, HRH King George V commissioning ship [unknown]
... HRH King George V commissioning ship [unknown]... Photograph: HRH King George V commissioning ship [unknown] ... -
Glen Eira City Council History and Heritage Collection
Container - Box, presentation, 1935
... King George V... of King George V, only a handful of these medals survive in major...Red rectangular box used to hold the "HM King George V... to celebrate the Silver Jubilee of King George V, only a handful ...The Medal, Presentation Box and Certificate from Buckingham Palace are a very important addition to Council’s History and Heritage collection because of their association with a past Mayor of the City of Caulfield, Harry Carl Hortin Smith. Although a total of 85,234 Jubilee medals were awarded to 'the great and good throughout the Empire' in 1935 to celebrate the Silver Jubilee of King George V, only a handful of these medals survive in major Australian museum collections. The National Museum of Australia holds a similar medal which was awarded to Sir Robert Menzies. The Museum of Victoria also holds a similar medal but neither collection contains a presentation box or certificate from Buckingham Palace. The significance of the donation is greatly enhanced due to its good condition and the fact that it includes all items associated with the presentation the Medal. Most museum collections only include the jubilee medal. Together these unique historical objects tell a complete story of this important event which was cause for great celebration around the world.Red rectangular box used to hold the "HM King George V Silver Jubilee Medal" which was awarded to Harry, Carl, Hortin Smith, past Mayor of the City of Caulfield."1910 (royal crown symbol) 1935" Embossed in black letting in the middle of the top of the box.city of caulfield, mayor, silver jubilee, harry carl hortin smith, king george v, medal -
4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment Unit History Room
Coins, Penny, Australian (3), Australian Mint, 1915
... KIng George V pennies were the coins of choice for playing...3 x Australian 1915 King George V pennies..., Australian (3) 3 x Australian 1915 King George V pennies KIng George ...KIng George V pennies were the coins of choice for playing 2 up during World War 13 x Australian 1915 King George V penniespennies, 2 up, world war 1 -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Postcard - Postcard, Stamped, Valentines Real Photo Series, Seamen's Mission Showing the Gymnasium, Melbourne, Victoria, c. 1921
... king george v... penny stamp depicting King George V... at the back with green one penny stamp depicting King George V Written ...The postcard addressed to Norman Fleming, was written on the 19th of April 1926This rare postcard is the earliest image showing the newly built gymnasium.Sepia tone postcard written at the back with green one penny stamp depicting King George VWritten in black ink: Address: Mister N. Fleming / 24. Norlington Rd / Leytonstone E 11 / Essex / England SS P. Auckland / Melbourne / 19.4.1926 / Dear Norman / gymnasium, norla dome, flinders street, seamen's mission, mission to seamen, mission to seafarers, walter richmond butler (1864–1949), king george v -
Kyneton RSL Sub Branch
Framed photograph
... Timber framed print depicting King George V in military...His Majesty King George V inscribed on frame at bottom.... print depicting King George V in military uniform Slight damage ...Timber framed print depicting King George V in military uniform Slight damage to border around photograph, some mould. (Had sticker 13 on back)His Majesty King George V inscribed on frame at bottom.