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Lara RSL Sub Branch
Photograph The Kokoda Trail - "Courage, Mateship, Sacrifice, Endurance", Kokoda Trail - "Courage, Mateship, Sacrifice, Endurance"
Tourist map of the Kokoda Trail, Owen Stanly Ranges - IIolo to Kokoda, Papua to New GuineaGraphical map of the Kokoda TrailPicture Kokoda Trail - Papua New Guinea - Owen Stanley Ranges showing a cut through to emphasize the variation in height in the Ranges, with left to right of the villages and townships that represent the trail. Also contains an inset picture of the Memorial at Isurava Village.Nonekokoda trail, owen stanley ranges -
Monbulk RSL Sub Branch
Book, Brolga Publishing, A Vietnam vet's remarkable life : the true meaning of mateship, 2012
It's 1967 and Jethro is a 20-year-old Aussie lad who is about to take up his new posting in Vietnam. Five months later Jethro is on his way home in a medic chopper with a third of his body blown away: one leg is amputated, his right hand and half of his left hand - gone. And so begins Jethro's journey back to a whole life. This is the story of a wounded soldier and what happens to survivors.Ill, p.267.non-fictionIt's 1967 and Jethro is a 20-year-old Aussie lad who is about to take up his new posting in Vietnam. Five months later Jethro is on his way home in a medic chopper with a third of his body blown away: one leg is amputated, his right hand and half of his left hand - gone. And so begins Jethro's journey back to a whole life. This is the story of a wounded soldier and what happens to survivors.vietnam war 1961-1975 – australian involvement, vietnam war 1961-1975 – personal recollections – australia -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, A Vietnam Vet's remarkable life: the true meaning of mateship
mateship (australia), vietnam war, 1961-1975 -- veterans -- australia -- biography -
Bendigo Military Museum
Badge - ANZAC DAY BADGE, C.2005
Item was put out by the Hearld Sun newspaper at $2.00 per with profits to the RSL Foundation. The badge commemorates 90 years of the landing 25.4.1915 and 60 years Anniversary of the end of WW2ANZAC Day badge on card complete in plastic wrapper, badge is plaque shaped with section at top with “Mateship”, centre has a colour phot of two soldiers, under is a small scroll with “ANZAC Day April 25 - 2005”, card has depictions of soldiers at bottom, rear has a short poem called “Last Post”. anzac day 2005, badges, mateship -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Mr Bill Smith & Mr Ray Membrey 1989
Bill Smith & Ray Membrey both aged 93 on visit to Stawell Historical Society Sept 1989. Photograph taken in Stawell's old Court house. Ray Membrey is on the left in the photograph with Bill Smith, both 93 years old. These gentlemen made a visit to Stawell in September before enlisting as service men in the first World War. Ray's family lived in Skene Street Stawell. Ray's father had a blacksmith business in Patrick St. Stawell. Bill's family lived for some time at the Pleasant Creek Court House. c 1912 -20. Bills father was a Carpender. Article attached to the back of the photo is from The Stawell Times News Friday, September 1, 1989. The article details information about their 70 year mateship.Black & white photograph of two mature males, seated behind a table in research room, old Stawell Court house. Photograph taken by Mark Dadswell, Stawell.Article attached "Mateship spans 70 years for these "boys" of Stawell. "The Stawell Times - News" Friday, September 1, 1989"stawell -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Novel inspired by the habits of native birds, 2012
Article on the novel 'Mateship with birds', by Carrie Tiffany, a Whitehorse resident. (photo).Article on the novel 'Mateship with birds', by Carrie Tiffany, a Whitehorse resident. (photo).Article on the novel 'Mateship with birds', by Carrie Tiffany, a Whitehorse resident. (photo).tiffany, carrie 'mateship with birds' -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Medal, Vietnam Medallions
Box set of six minted medallions re 50th anniversary of Vietnam War. Each medallion features a coloured photo replica of Navy, Air Force, Armour, Artillary, Signals. Certificate of authenticity included. No. 00248 of 2000Courage, service, mateship. 50 1962-2012vietnam medallions, 50th anniversary -
Warrnambool RSL Sub Branch
Work on paper - ANZACS in FRANCE, Drawing water for the gun crew, WW1
One of a series promoting the mateship of the Anzac troops.reveals the 'behind the scenes' work of Artillery troops. (see also Notes)postcardOn Reverse: Firing a heavy gun is thirsty work. These Anzac gunners are drawing water from a well for their comrades. Also Series XIX No151the work of the heavy artillery -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Memorabilia, 50th Anniversay Plate
0022 Limited edition Vereans Remembered 50 Anniversay Commemorative Plate 1965-2015 Painted plate of Australian soldiers in combat in Vietnam with the words "Initiative Bravery Courage Mateship Sacrifice" around the outside in box with certificate.ON BACK Limited edition plate No.0022. Veterans Remembered 50th Anniversay Commemorative Plate only 1965 made Not for Food Use50th anniversary, commemorative plate -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper Clipping, Diamond Valley Leader, Salute for sacrifice, 10/08/2016
A story about mateship during the Vietnam War and Battle of Long Tan commemorations, Peter Blackman and Gordon Sharp.News clipping, black text and colour image.vietnam war, vietnam war - battle of long tan, peter blackman, gordon sharp -
Bendigo Military Museum
Poster - POSTER, FRAMED, 'KOKODA'
Poster documents "Kokoda/Courage, Endurance, Mateship, Sacrifice" with headings " THE KOKODA LEGEND', THE KOKODA CAMPAIGN', THE FUZZY WUZZY ANGELS', THE BATTLE OF ISURAVA'. Poster - Gold and white print on black background, illustrated with three black and white photographs of scenes along the Kokoda Track, L-R Soldiers Resting. Fuzzy Wuzzy Angel assisting a wounded soldier. View of the ascending track. Gold Rising Sun Badge below centre photo. printed information. Frame - brown stain timber with decorative moulding. Dark grey with outline of cream colour cardboard mount. Glass front.photography-photographs, frame accessories, military history, ww2, kokoda -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Photograph - Collage, 9RAR
Four coloured photograph and two black and white Photograph in a black frame. 1969 and present day depicting 1st birthday and return to Australia, final parade, Scotty Burnett, Dougie Crombe (MM), 1st section 10 Platoon, D Coy 9 RAR, 1969.D Coy. D Company Final parade R.T.A. today. D Company Mob 1969 in vietnam and one year later. The Comradery and Mateship continues.d coy, 9 rar, collage, photograph, scotty burnett, dougie crombe -
Kyneton RSL Sub Branch
Poem, Ed’s Prayer Gallipoli
The annual dawn-service held at Gallipoli on ANZAC Day is an event many Australians attend to commemorate the first ANZACs. In 2010 Ian Wright visited Anzac Cove, Gallipoli the site of the first Anzacs landing, read this poem on behalf of his friend Ed.Typed copy of a poem titled Ed’s Prayer Gallipoli by Ian Wright. Mounted on card with display blocks attached to back. These beautiful words were written and said for me at ANZAC Cove by Ian Wright.. They simply reflect the strength and greatness of mateship and camaraderie, forever-grateful mate. Ed.gallipoli -
Bendigo Military Museum
Book - BOOK POW WW2, The Changi Brownlow
The Changi Brownlow, an inspirational story of the Aussie team spirit - mateship and sacrifice, courage and endurance. In the harshness and brutality of Changi prison a group of Australian POW's dug deep and fought to maintain their spirit in the best way they knew how - Australian Rules football.Soft cardboard cover, black, brown, red print front, spine & back. Front cover background beige, with sepia portrait photo at top left & buildings at the bottom. Sepia photo of an Australian Rules football scene. 376 pages, cut, plain, white, illustrated black / white photos.Handwritten in lead pencil on front top right of fly leaf: “R Jones” Handwritten in black ink on front fly leaf, black / white photo of women & soldier in uniform: “DULCIE JONES & ALFIE PROWSE COUSINS DURING WWII. ALFIE WAS PETER CHITTY'S BROTHER IN LAW”book, changi, brownlow, pow’s -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article, Barry Green, Remembrance Day 2016: a Reflection / Barry Green, 11/11/2016
Text of speech given by Rev Barry Green at the 2016 Greensborough RSL Remembrance Day Service. The topic of the speech is "Mateship" and Greensborough locals Fred Starling, Walter Starling and Fred Godber. Also remembered is Joseph Evans, who saved a young girl from drowning. All men were Anzacs. [Mentions Ivy Partington]2 pages text of article, 1 photocopied page from "Fine Spirit and Pluck"anzacs, greensborough rsl, remembrance day 2016, starling family, joseph evans, herbert godber -
Canterbury History Group
Book, Alicia Cerreto, North Balwyn RSL sub-branch : remembering our members, July 2018
This book gives photographs and brief profiles of the RSL members commemorated on the Wall of Remembrance at the North Balwyn RSL Memorial Hall, which was started in the 1990's. This book celebrates its members both past and present and their commitment to the Australian defence forces in times of war and peace.Profiles of 191 members of the North Balwyn RSL Sub-Branch. Includes colour photographs and index of names. 197 pagesnon-fictionThis book gives photographs and brief profiles of the RSL members commemorated on the Wall of Remembrance at the North Balwyn RSL Memorial Hall, which was started in the 1990's. This book celebrates its members both past and present and their commitment to the Australian defence forces in times of war and peace.north balwyn, north balwyn rsl sub-branch, veterans, biographies, plaques, war memorials, world war 1914-1918, world war 1939-1945 -
Melbourne Legacy
Document - Article, Increasing role of the legatees
An article from the Camberwell Free Press in 1987 of an interview with Legatee Dick Wheeler. He tells of the sense of wartime mateship that led him to join Legacy. He was one of 30 Legatees that worked with widows and children in Hawthorn/Camberwell area providing advice and financial and practical assistance with welfare, housing, education and personal development matters. The article was part of an album of past presidents from 1965 to 1989. The folder included biographical details and obituaries, eulogies and death notices of prominent Legatees. The items have been catalogued separately.A record of a newspaper article about Legacy and Dick Wheeler, a past president of Legacy. The information was collected to record the lives of prominent legatees in a folder.Photocopy of an article from the Camberwell Free Press Tuesday 25 August 1987 of an interview with Dick Wheeler.past presidents, dick wheeler -
Melbourne Legacy
Badge, Legacy Appeal Rosemary Badge - $5, 2020
An example of badges issued by Legacy for fundraising during the Legacy Appeal and Badge Week. The donation value is $5. Rosemary is one of the Legacy symbols. Text on the card explains: Rosemary is an ancient symbol of remembrance and has particular significance for Australians as it grows wild on the slopes of Gallipoli. The ancients believed it strengthened the memory and on this account it became an emblem of mateship and a symbol of remembrance. It is worn on or around Anzac Day to honour the memory of the fallen and those who have served. It is in the collection to show the modern merchandise available in Badge Week and all year via the website. The card makes a tax deductible receipt.Example of Legacy badges that were sold to raise money for Legacy's work. Legacy Appeal badge with rosemary on a white background with the words 'Lest we forget'. It is made of silver coloured metal with coloured enamel. It is on a white card with blue printing showing it's value. Badge has post and a butterfly clutch.legacy appeal, fundraising, badge week, rosemary -
Melbourne Legacy
Leisure object - Toy Bear, Legacy Bear $20 - Army, 2021
In the 2000s Legacy released a range of Legacy Bears to expand the merchandise available for sale during Legacy Week and at other fundraising opportunities during the year. This bear is in an Australian World War 1 uniform and slouch hat. He was given the name Digger. The term "digger" was military slang for Australian and New Zealand soldiers. It became closely linked with the principles of mateship during World War I. This Digger bear reminds us of the endurance, courage, ingenuity, good humour, hardiness, and resourcefulness the ANZAC forces showed during the Gallipoli campaign and other WW1 campaigns. This was a special edition of the bears. In 2021 the price was increased to $20 per bear.An example of the type of products sold along with Legacy Badges for fundraising in the 2010-2020s.Legacy bear dressed in a World War 1 uniform with a printed cardboard tag.Printed tag gives the price as $20.legacy appeal, fundraising, legacy bear -
Melbourne Legacy
Document - Speech, Legacy Commemorative Address by Brigadier Neil Weekes AM, 2007
A copy of a speech at the Commemorative Service held during the National Conference in Townsville in October 2007. He mentions the battle of Fromelles in WW1. It looks at how lucky Australia was that Legacy was around to look after families of other conflicts. "While we send our young men and women into dangerous situations the chances are that someone will be killed. Then a family will be in darkness, but at least they will know that there is a torch, a Legacy torch, that will help them, via the Legatees, through their difficult times. That torch is not just a light in the darkness it is the light of the human spirit, of mateship. It is a light of hope that helps one go forward." Document was from a folder of documents donated to the archive by Legatee Bill Rogers that related to his time as President (March 2006 - March 2008).A record of a prominent serviceman being involved with the Legacy conferences.Three A4 page photocopy of a speech by Lieut Weekes at the Commemorative Service of the National Conference 7 October 2007.conferences, brigadier neil weekes -
City of Ballarat
Artwork, other - Public Artwork, Boer War Memorial by James White, 1906
The Boer War Memorial was created by sculptor James White in honour of Australian Soldiers who fought in the South African War (1899-1902). White used the electrolytic copper deposit method to produce this large statue, which is sometimes mistaken for a cast bronze work. The Foundation stone was laid on 18 May 1901 by H.R.H The Duke of York (George V). The sculpture was unveiled on the 1st November 1906 by His Excellency Baron Northcote G.C.I.E., C.B. Governor General of Australia and then Mayor of Ballarat, J. J. Brokenshire. Bravery and mateship are beautifully captured in depiction of a scene taken straight from the battlegrounds. Today the memorial is a much-photographed tribute and exploration of the friendships and struggles of men at war. A proud cavalry horse bears the weight of two men in the chaos of the battlefield. The Boer War in Africa was an early example of the Australian Colonies sacrificing men and equipment for Britain to defend it’s Empire against colonial insurgence. The memorial is of historical and aesthetic significance to the people of Ballarat.Horse and figures, bronze mounted on bluestone base and granite plinth, plaques list the war dead. The artwork depicts two soldiers and a horse. A British soldier is being succoured by an Australian mounted rifleman. In honour of Australian Soldiers who fought in South Africa 1899-1902. Foundation stone laid 18th May 1901 by H.R.H The Duke of York (George V). Unveiled 1st November 1906 by His Excellency Baron Northcote G.C.I.E., C.B. Governor General of Australia. J. H. Barker Chairman. J. J. Brokenshire Mayorboer war, south africa monument -
Melbourne Legacy
Album, Anzacs Remembered World War 1 1914-1918 Offical Coin Collection, 2015
A display folder for a set of 20 cent coins issued in 2015 to commemorate 100 years of Anzac and the First World War. Based on photos chosen from the Australian War Memorial archive, the ANZAC Official Coin Collection includes fourteen coins that have been designed and produced by the Royal Australian Mint to mark significant aspects that occurred in the First World War. Our set contains 13 coins. The First World War themes featured in this collection include the war years, mateship, Light Horsemen, the home front, the Royal Australian Navy, Remembrance Day, Nurses, wartime animals, The Last Post, War Correspondents, Australian Flying Corps, Australian Imperial Force, the Unknown Soldier, and the Gallipoli Landing. Project was issed by the Royal Mint and supported by the Australian War Memorial, Newscorp, Westpac and Legacy. The set, including coins was used as a prize in the JPESA speaking contest that Melbourne Legacy ran for many years until 2022.A type of prize given at a Legacy speaking competition that commemorates World War 1.Cardboard folder for a coin collection to be inserted in. Folds out into 6 sections. Red cord to tie the folder closed.coins, world war one -
Melbourne Legacy
Currency, Anzacs Remembered World War 1 1914-1918 Offical Coin Collection, 2015
A set of thirteen 20 cent coins issued in 2015 to commemorate 100 years of Anzac and the First World War. Based on photos chosen from the Australian War Memorial archive, the ANZAC Official Coin Collection includes fourteen coins that have been designed and produced by the Royal Australian Mint to mark significant aspects that occurred in the First World War. Our set contains 13 coins - missing the Australian Flying Corps. There is also a folder to store the set in. The First World War themes featured in this collection include the war years, mateship, Light Horsemen, the home front, the Royal Australian Navy, Remembrance Day, Nurses, wartime animals, The Last Post, War Correspondents, Australian Flying Corps, Australian Imperial Force, the Unknown Soldier, and the Gallipoli Landing. Project was issed by the Royal Mint and supported by the Australian War Memorial, Newscorp, Westpac and Legacy. The set, including coins was used as a prize in the JPESA speaking contest that Melbourne Legacy ran for many years until 2022.A type of prize given at a Legacy speaking competition that commemorates World War 1.Thirteen uncirculated 20 cent coins in cardboard mount, each commemorating an aspect of World War 1. coins, world war one -
Beechworth RSL Sub-Branch
Award - Medallion
Medalian presented to Pte Terry CrossmanPresented to Pte Terry Crossman of BeechworthSmall round metal medallion featuring an image of the Rising Sun and text engravings. Displayed in a small lacquered square box in a mahogany hue on a green felt inlay. Awarded to Terry Crossman.Front - Embossed: The Australia Army / Interior - Embossed: I'm proud to share traditions built on the foundation of the Anzac legend / I'm proud to build on the heritage of service mateship and sacrifice of previous generations / I'm proud to serve the Australian people by securing their future / I'm proud to secure peace and safety for the people of other countries when they need help. Front of Medallion - Engraved around the edge: Courage / initiative / teamwork / I'm an Australian Solider / engraved - Terry Crossman / The Australian Army / Reverse - Engraved around the edge: Mentally Prepared every solider physically tough / A leader / an expert on close combat / In the body australian army solider's medallion, medallion -
Melbourne Legacy
Booklet - Document, brochure, The Fundamentals of Legacy (H65), 1968
The Fundamentals of Legacy was a paper offered to the Fortieth Annual Conference of the Legacy Clubs of Australia, held in Ballarat from 7th to 10th November 1968, by the Sydney Legacy Club. It was presented by Legatee Daniel S. Aarons, past president of the Legacy Club of Sydney (1946-47). By resolution of the Conference it was printed by Legacy Co-ordinating Council for distribution upon their request to Legacy Clubs. The first part of the brochure examines birth of Legacy growing from the seeds of comradeship that were sown in war service. Comradeship from the deep friendship forged in war time. The second part examines the personal service that is fundamental to Legacy. It includes a story of burial after a fierce battle at Pozieres in August 1916 where the writer witnessed a mate pledge to the deceased "don't worry, our friends, we will look after your widows and children". The final words of the of the brochure. "Legacy is a magnificent monument whose foundations made from everlasting materials, Mateship, Comradeship, and Friendship. The edifice upon that foundation was erected by the dedicated, personal service of a mere few thousand Legatees of whom it may truly be said, that, Never in the history of social service Has so much been done for so many By so few." The notation H65 in blue pen shows that it was part of the archive project that was trying to capture the history of Legacy. A record of speech at a Legacy Conference being reprinted for distribution among Legacy Clubs.Brochure on white paper with black type x 8 pages about The Fundamentals of Legacy.Handwritten H65/1 in blue pen. history, speech -
Melbourne Legacy
Document - Press Release 1975, Melbourne Legacy, Finding some one who's better off . . . who had a better run, 1975
A press release from Melbourne Legacy in 1975 which relates a story of how Legacy works. The information was intended to be used by press and magazines etc. The title 'Finding some one who's better off . . . who had a better run' and discusses mateship being important to Australians. It starts with a quote from Sir Robert Menzies, former prime minister of Australia. 'Legacy is not an organisation designed to organise people into a body to pursue their rights or into a body to defend their mutual interests. If anybody were to trace out what's been done by Legacy since Stan Savige first had this great idea he would find himself going into most of the nooks and crannies of Australian life and finding somebody who is better off, who had a better run, who had done something because of the individual responsibility accepted by members of Legacy. They have contributed to the best elements in our national life and they have done it because it's all been based on active personal responsibility'. The article goes on to describe the origins of Legacy and the work done. "Each member of Legacy is responsible for helping about five families. He gives of his time unstintingly; his only reward is to see these families secure, receiving all the advantages to which they are entitled. He sees, with pride, the family grow and for the widow there are social activities organised so that she, too, feels herself to be a useful member of the community. As she grows older, her care is assured as Legacy maintains gradually increasing hostel and/or Nursing Home type accomodation for frail, aged widows in its care.'A record of how Legacy promoted their work in the 1970s.Blue foolscap page x 3 with black type of a press release in 1975.Title 'Finding some one who's better off . . . who had a better run'press release, promotion, robert menzies -
City of Ballarat
Artwork, other - Public Artwork, The Pikeman's Dog Memorial by Charles Smith and Joan Walsh-Smith, 2014 (re-commissioned memorial, original dog sculpture commissioned in 1999)
This memorial commemorates the ideas of mateship through using the legend of the Pikeman’s Dog. According to the legend, the Pikeman's Dog 'Wee Jock' stayed by his masters side during the Eureka rebellion and stood guard over his body and grave. The dog was awarded a Purple Cross by the RSPCA for service to humans in 1997 and a bronze life-size sculpture commemorating him was unveiled on December 3rd 1999 at the Anniversary of the Eureka Stockade Rebellion, in Ballarat, Victoria. The bronze Irish Terrier has an expression of his sadness with his his head turned towards the place where once his master stood. This statue was relocated from inside the Eureka Centre to a more prominent position within the Eureka Stockade Memorial Park when the Museum of Democracy at Eureka (M.A.D.E) was constructed. The new memorial was unveiled at a ceremony on December 3, 2014 - the 160th anniversary of the Eureka Stockade. The new memorial consists of 22 large golden stockade posts – representing the number of diggers killed in battle – erected in a triangle behind the statue of Wee Jock, the work could be viewed from the cafe area of the Museum of Australian Democracy at Eureka. The triangular shape of the monument is metaphorically symbolic. The V shape can be interpreted as symbolising victory, and the 22 golden posts represent the 22 diggers who were killed. At the time of awarding the building the new memorial in July, the sculpture artists Charles Smith and Joan Walsh-Smith were quoted: “This ‘new incarnation’ will be a much more significant memorial than the original, and much more accessible to the public,” they said. “We have set the golden stockade post/poles in a graphically precise angle to each other, which both leads the eye to the dog and the pike, while, at the same time, creating a sense of controlled visual ‘unease’. Essentially, the impression is one of ‘controlled collapse’ while suggestive of purpose and final victory.”The memorial is of historic and aesthetic significance to the people of BallaratA small bronze dog surrounded by gold-coloured metal polespikemans dog, eureka stockade -
Lara RSL Sub Branch
Newspaper Article, ANZAC TRIBUTE, The Sun Newspaper, Monday, April 24, 1967
The beginning of it all... Anzac Cove where they landed in April 15. In those 295 days, both sides casualties totalled half a million men.The historic photographs on these pages show some of the battles, honours and mateship which are the flesh and blood of our proudest heritage, the Spirit of Anzac. Rectangular shaped newspaper article.ANZAC TRIBUTE.anzac tribute, newspaper article,lara r.s.l. anzac cove. -
Australian National Surfing Museum
Programme, Rex 'China' Gilbert - Memorial Day - 6th November 2010, 01/11/2010
This Memorial Booklet was put together by family, friends and members of the Torquay Surf Life Saving Club for a special memorial service held at the club on Saturday 6th November, 2010. 'China' Gilbert was a popular member of the surf club who passed away from ill health in Torquay on 28th September, 2010. The booklet contains a mixture of tributes, black and white and colour photographs of 'China' from his youth through to modern times highlighting his activities at the Torquay Surf Life Saving Club and a pioneer surfer in the 1940's and 1950's.This booklet is significant because it commemorates the memory of one of the oldest and most popular members of the Torquay Surf Life Saving Club. The booklet contains historic and rare photographic images of 'China' from his earliest days as a young surfer through to his time as a competitor for the Torquay Surf Life Saving Club and finally senior club member. 'China' was known around Australia for his surfing, mateship and 'larrikin' streak. Over 500 people attended his memorial service and paddle out at the Torquay Surf Life Saving Club.24 page full colour booklet with a photo of 'China' Gilbert on the cover holding a bright yellow Quiksilver surfboard. 'China' signature and graphic of a tree.rex china gilbert, china, torquay surf life saving club, longboard, 1956 melbourne olympics, torquay surf beach -
Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Badge Boy Scout, circa mid to late 1900's
This badge, which was used in the mid to late 1900's (Scouts started in Australia in 1909) clearly demonstrates that the families in the Kiewa Valley although slightly remote were still able to participate in one of the prime "boy" only social groups. The Boy Scouting movement brought together boys from all the socio-economic areas in the Australian population. The scouting group applied the concept of self sufficiency and friendship to all its membership. It was an avenue to cross the boundaries of distance and regional mores. Many of the boys in the Kiewa Valley and its regions would have been more "in tune" with the core principles of the scouting movement because being in a rural environment and "living on the land" was a day to day part of their life. What was an important aspect to they was the "mateship" and the belonging to a very large, and international, group of "like minded" boys. This avenue of interacting with a larger group of boys cut through the "small population" mores of a rural and at times isolated environment. This Boy Scouting activity was both mentally and physically significant to growing boys within the Kiewa Valley as it opened up the world to them.This brass badge has a front formed in a half circle base supporting a "Fleur de Leis" in a spear shape with "cut outs" at the appropriate places to provide the emphasis needed to project the form. Attached to the badge is a crescent moon shaped pronged frame for attaching the badge to lapels or collars or button eyelets. On the bottom scroll "BOY SCOUTS" and on the back type fastener "STOKES & SONS" below this "Melb".societies, boy scouts, apparel badges, numismatics badges