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Myrtleford and District Historical SocietyMemorial Plaque, Memorial Plaque Factory, "Dead Man's Penny", Circa 1921
... Memorial Plaque...Memorial Plaque Dead Man's Penny George Matthews...Born in 1891, he was a former pupil of Myrtleford State School 955 and was one of four first cousins killed in action and recorded in a memorial window and honour board at the Uniting (formerly Methodist) Church, the Soldier's Memorial Square and on the State School Honour Board. George's parents, John and Mary Matthews,received the plaque in a pack, together with a letter and commemorative scroll from King George V. ...A World War 1 memorial plaque issued to next-of-kin of all British and Empire service personnel who died as a result of the war. ...Memorial Plaque Factory...Around the picture a legend reads: "He died for freedom and Honour" "Dead Man's Penny" Memorial Plaque Memorial Plaque Factory ...The "Dead Man's Penny" of Private George Matthews (24/1744) is a district link to the First World War. George enlisted with the Otago Regiment, New Zealand Expeditionary Force as a rifleman. Born in 1891, he was a former pupil of Myrtleford State School 955 and was one of four first cousins killed in action and recorded in a memorial window and honour board at the Uniting (formerly Methodist) Church, the Soldier's Memorial Square and on the State School Honour Board. George's parents, John and Mary Matthews,received the plaque in a pack, together with a letter and commemorative scroll from King George V. George Matthews is buried at the Caterpillar Valley (N.Z.) Memorial, France, having died on October 1, 1916, aged 25. The memorial plaque links local family tragedy to world conflict. It represents the impact of such events must have had on small town communities. George Matthews' enlistment in New Zealand is an indicator of the migratory nature of men involved in gold mining after the decline of the industry in Victoria and New South Wales in the late 19th centuryA World War 1 memorial plaque issued to next-of-kin of all British and Empire service personnel who died as a result of the war. They were round and cast in bronze, hence their similarity to the much smaller penny coin. The plaque includes an image of Britannia, holding a trident and standing with a lion. Britannia holds an oak leaf above the deceased's name, which is recorded without rank. Two dolphins swim around Britannia, symbolizing sea power, and at the base a second lion is tearing apart the German eagle. Around the picture a legend reads: "He died for freedom and Honour"Name engraved: GEORGE MATTHEWSmemorial plaque dead man's penny george matthews -
Frankston RSL Sub BranchPlaque, Memorial, 1914-1918 Memorial Plaque, 1920 (estimated); Issued from 1920
... Plaque, Memorial...1914-1918 Memorial Plaque......memorial...plaque...Mr Manning Pike directed the manufacture of the memorial plaques at the Memorial Plaque Factory set up at Acton, London. ...This round, bronze memorial plaque was presented to the family of Australian Army private Richard Evans Harkness, service number 03426, of the 37th battalion, 8th re-inforcement. ...Mr Manning Pike directed the manufacture of the memorial plaques at the Memorial Plaque Factory set up at Acton, London. ...This round, bronze memorial plaque was presented to the family of Private Richard Evans Harkness, service number 3426, of the 37th Battalion, (8th Reinforcements) who was killed in action at Villers-Bretonneux on 12th August, 1918. Colloquially known as 'Dead Man's Penny' or 'King's Penny', this plaque was given to the next of kin of service personnel who died on active service in WW1. 1914-1918 Memorial Plaque In early 1920 it was announced that the next-of-kin of all Australian servicemen and women whose deaths were attributable to the First World War would receive a memorial plaque and scroll "as a solace for bereavement and as a memento". The memorial plaques were not uniquely Australian. In fact they were designed and produced in Britain and issued to commemorate all those who died as a result of war service from within the British Commonwealth. The idea for the plaques was originally conceived mid-way through the war. In 1917 a competition was announced to obtain a suitable design and 800 entries were eventually received. The winner, Mr. E. Carter Preston of Liverpool, England, was chosen in 1918. He was awarded a prize of 250 pounds. Mr Manning Pike directed the manufacture of the memorial plaques at the Memorial Plaque Factory set up at Acton, London. Some later plaques were also made at the Woolwich Arsenal. The cost of manufacturing so many plaques must have been considerable. Each plaque had the name of the soldier commemorated individually embossed (some were engraved) as part of the design. The full name was given without any indication of rank or honours to show the equality of sacrifice of all those who had lost their lives. The scroll designed to accompany the plaques was of thick paper, headed by the royal coat-of-arms, and bore the following message: "He whom this scroll commemorates was numbered among those who, at the call of King and Country, left all that was dear to them, endured hardness, faced danger, and finally passed out of the sight of men by the path of duty and self-sacrifice, giving up their own lives that others might live in freedom. Let those that come after see that his name is not forgotten". Underneath the message the serviceman or woman’s name, rank, honours and unit were written by hand in red ink. Because of the late arrival in Australia of the plaques many scrolls were sent out separately. A message from the King, "I join with my grateful people in sending you this memorial of a brave life given for others in the Great War", was included with the scroll. The first plaques were distributed in Australia in 1922. Each plaque was sent out from Base Records Office at Victoria Barracks in Melbourne by second-class mail. Approximately 60,000 plaques were issued in Australia. Families of deceased members of the Royal Australian Navy and the Australian Army Nursing Service also received plaques and scrolls This plaque is significant because it commemorates the death of an Australian soldier on active service in World War 1. It is representative of some 60,000 issued to next of kin of soldiers killed in World War 1. Although Richard Harness was living at 52 Victoria Street, Abbotsford when enlisted, together with a scroll from the King, it was donated by a Frankston Family.This round, bronze memorial plaque was presented to the family of Australian Army private Richard Evans Harkness, service number 03426, of the 37th battalion, 8th re-inforcement. Harkness was killed in action on 12th August, 1918, near the French village of Proyart, during the 3rd Division's advance along the Somme Valley. further details can be found here: https://www.awm.gov.au/collection/U51477 Colloquially known as 'Dead Man's Penny' or 'King's Penny', these plaques were awarded to the next of kin of service personnel who died on active service during WW1. refer to link for further information : http://www.awm.gov.au/encyclopedia/memorial_scroll/plaque.aspAround the edge are the words 'HE DIED FOR FREEDOM AND HONOUR' On the righthand side of the plaque is the name of the soldier, in this case Richard Evans Harkness.commemorative, memorial, plaque, dead, man s, penny, king s, richard, evans, harkness -
Camberwell RSL Sub-BranchWW1 Bronze Memorial Plaque, WW1 Memorial Plaque - Eric Alexander McCleery, service number 3354
... WW1 Bronze Memorial Plaque...WW1 Memorial Plaque - Eric Alexander McCleery, service number 3354...WW1 Memorial Plaque presented to his mother, Elizabeth McCleery....WW1 Memorial Plaque - Eric Alexander McCleery, service number 3354 WW1 Bronze Memorial Plaque ...WW1 Memorial Plaque presented to his mother, Elizabeth McCleery.Eric Alexander McCleery -
Lara RSL Sub BranchMemorial Plaque and Scroll, Dead Man's Penny, World war One
... Memorial Plaque and Scroll...brass memorial plaque and scroll dead man's penny bond william lara geelong killed in action world war one kia...Bronze Memorial plaque and Memorial Scroll issued to families whose relative was killed in action during word war 1. ...Memorial Bronze Plaque and Scroll. The Memorial Plaque was also known as the WW1 'Death Penny' in memory of William Edward Ernest BOND...Lara RSL Sub Branch McClelland Ave Lara Bronze Memorial plaque and Memorial Scroll issued to families whose relative was killed in action during word war 1. ...Bronze Memorial plaque and Memorial Scroll issued to families whose relative was killed in action during word war 1. The history of the dead man's penny began in 1916 with the realisation by the British Government hat some form of an official token of gratitude should be given to the fallen service men and women's bereaved next of kin. Production of the plaques and scrolls, which was supposed to be financed by the German reparation money began in 1919 with approximately 1,150,00 issued. There were some relatives who returned the pennies to the Australian Government in protest as b they felt it was insulting and it did not replace their loved one's life.Killed in Action William Edward Ernest Bond joined the 58th Bn on the 24th November 1915 as a labourer from Geelong. As a private (4296), he was sent to France and the Western Front. He initially went missing in action in the Fleurbaix area on 19th of July 1917. It took a court of Inquiry in the field in September,1917 to determine he was killed in action, although his body was never recovered. He died aged 18. His name can be found on Panel 14, VC Corner Australian Cemetery and Memorial, Fromelles, Lille, Nord Pas de Calais, FranceMemorial Bronze Plaque and Scroll. The Memorial Plaque was also known as the WW1 'Death Penny' in memory of William Edward Ernest BONDBrass Plaque " He died for Freedom and Honour William Edward Ernest Bond" Scroll Commemoration to Pte Edward Ernest Bond 58th Bn AIFbrass memorial plaque and scroll dead man's penny bond william lara geelong killed in action world war one kia -
Camberwell RSL Sub-Branchdocument, Presentation form for Memorial Plaque - Keith Winterbottom
... Presentation form for Memorial Plaque - Keith Winterbottom...Back up document for Keith Winterbottom's Memorial Plaque....Address form for Memorial Plaque...Camberwell RSL Sub-Branch 403 Camberwell Road Camberwell melbourne Back up document for Keith Winterbottom's Memorial Plaque. Address form for Memorial Plaque Paper Presentation form for Memorial Plaque - Keith Winterbottom document ...Back up document for Keith Winterbottom's Memorial Plaque.PaperAddress form for Memorial Plaque -
Bendigo Military MuseumMemorabilia - MEMORIAL PLAQUE WW1, Post WW1
... MEMORIAL PLAQUE WW1......Memorial plaque...Memorial Plaque, circular, metal with relief of Brittanica, lion and seals, rectangular space provided for individual names....Memorabilia MEMORIAL PLAQUE WW1 ...Ernest Cockbill Kendrick No 2415 enlisted in the 4th reinforcements 29th Batt AIF on 8.10.15 age 18 years 1 month. Embarked for Eygpt 14.3.16, transfer to 46th Batt 20.4.16, embark for France 2.6.16, hospital 18.11.16 with Trench Feet and again on 20.3.17, KIA 6.4.18, no known grave. Plaques were issued to next of kin.Memorial Plaque, circular, metal with relief of Brittanica, lion and seals, rectangular space provided for individual names."He Died for Freedom and Honour, Ernest Cockbill Kendrick"military history, commememorative, plaques, metalcraft., memorial plaque -
Montmorency–Eltham RSL Sub BranchPlaque - Memorial Plaque (Dead Man's Penny) - William Browne, Memorial Plaque (Dead Man’s Penny) William Browne
... Memorial Plaque (Dead Man's Penny) - William Browne...Memorial Plaque (Dead Man’s Penny) William Browne...Montmorency–Eltham RSL Sub Branch Petrie Park 16 Mountain View Road Montmorency melbourne Plaque presented to next of kin of William Browne "HE DIED FOR FREEDOM AND HONOVR" (sic) WILLIAM BROWNE Circular Plaque presented to next of kin of soldier killed in action in WW1. Memorial Plaque (Dead Man’s Penny) William Browne Plaque Memorial Plaque (Dead Man's Penny) - William Browne ...Plaque presented to next of kin of William BrowneCircular Plaque presented to next of kin of soldier killed in action in WW1."HE DIED FOR FREEDOM AND HONOVR" (sic) WILLIAM BROWNE -
Orbost & District Historical Societymemorial plaque, early 20th Century
... memorial plaque...memorial-plaque grace-jennings-carmichael orbost-poet...A bronze cast memorial plaque set onto a wooden backing board. ...A bronze cast memorial plaque set onto a wooden backing board. ...Grace Elizabeth Jennings Carmichael (1867-1904), poet and nurse, was born on 24 February 1867 at Ballarat, Victoria, daughter of Archibald Carmichael, a miner from Perthshire, Scotland, and his wife Margaret Jennings, née Clark, from Cornwall, England. . She was educated at Melbourne and while still a child went to live on a station at Orbost, and grew up close to the bush she came to love so much. In 1888 she went to Melbourne to be trained as a nurse at the Royal Children's Hospital, Melbourne, and in 1891 published a small volume of prose sketches, Hospital Children. Having qualified she obtained a position on a station near Geelong, and subsequently married Francis Mullis. She contributed verse to the Australasian, and in 1895 Poems by Jennings Carmichael was published. She lived for a time in South Australia and then went to London, where she died in poor circumstances in 1904. Her husband, Henry Mullis, was last recorded in the workhouse in Woolrich, but then disappeared leaving the three children- Geoffrey 7 yrs, (Thomas) Clive 5 yrs & 4 year old (Archibald) Keith and one year old (Rupert) Wyatt, destitute & were sent to the Northampton workhouse, (Thomas ) Clive dying in 1906. In 1910, a group of Carmichael's admirers, discovered the whereabouts of her children, where a public fund was established to bring the children to Australia, the Victorian Government giving them free passage, arriving in Victoria in October of 1910. The children were placed in private homes and took on their mother's single name of Carmichael. In the late 1930s, plaques were unveiled in Orbost & Ballarat in honor of Grace Jennings Carmichael. The one in Orbost was part of the "Back To' celebrations. It hung in Mechanics' Institute in Orbost.This is significant to the Orbost region in that it is associated with a woman who is certainly our foremost female poet. A bronze cast memorial plaque set onto a wooden backing board. The plaque has an image of a woman, a candle and a book, and also some text (see below).Grace Jennings Carmichael, Australian poetess, 1868-1904, spent her childhood in this district, erected by Mrs G A Hunter & a few admirers.memorial-plaque grace-jennings-carmichael orbost-poet -
Stawell Historical Society IncPhotograph, Stawell R.S.L. Gates with memorial plaque to Mr Leslie J.R. Sibbett for service rendered as secretary 1942-1947
... Stawell R.S.L. Gates with memorial plaque to Mr Leslie J.R. Sibbett for service rendered as secretary 1942-1947....Gates at R.S.L. with memorial plaque to Mr Leslie J.R. Sibbett for service rendered as secretary 1942-1947....Photograph view of double storey building showing the gate and driveway pillars. The memorial plaque photo is also on photographic print....Gates at R.S.L. with memorial plaque to Mr Leslie J.R. Sibbett for service rendered as secretary 1942-1947. stawell houses These memorial gates were erected in memory of Mr. ...Gates at R.S.L. with memorial plaque to Mr Leslie J.R. Sibbett for service rendered as secretary 1942-1947.Photograph view of double storey building showing the gate and driveway pillars. The memorial plaque photo is also on photographic print.These memorial gates were erected in memory of Mr. Leslie J.R. Sibbett for services rendered as secretary suring the years 1942-1947 Sied 4th Nov. 1947 ages 49 yearsstawell houses -
Williamstown Historical Society IncMedal - WW1 memorial plaque
... WW1 memorial plaque......Memorial plaque...The 'Memorial Plaque', colloquially often known as the 'Dead Man's Penny' or the 'Widows Penny', is a bronze memorial plaque issued after World War I to the next-of-kin of British Empire service personnel killed in the war. ...A WW1 British Empire bronze memorial medal or plaque mounted on a timber shield. ...The 'Memorial Plaque', colloquially often known as the 'Dead Man's Penny' or the 'Widows Penny', is a bronze memorial plaque issued after World War I to the next-of-kin of British Empire service personnel killed in the war. ...The 'Memorial Plaque', colloquially often known as the 'Dead Man's Penny' or the 'Widows Penny', is a bronze memorial plaque issued after World War I to the next-of-kin of British Empire service personnel killed in the war. Around 1.35 million were produced. They were treasured by some as a tangible memorial, while others thought that they did not reflect the magnitude of the loss that so many families suffered. Such was the depth of feeling that many were returned. This one was issued to John Thomas Greenwood, who was born in 1898 in London, and emigrated to Australia in 1911, aged around thirteen. He was a resident of Williamstown before he enlisted on 8 June 1917, and was assigned firstly to the 58th Battalion, 9th Reinforcement, and then was reassigned to the 39th Battalion. He boarded the HMAT 'Port Melbourne' for England on 16 July 1917. John’s father William Greenwood also joined up, on the same day as William. After training John was sent ‘on strength’ to France where he joined the 39th Battalion on 23 February 1918. They were about to fight the German ‘Spring Offensive’, the Germany’s last attempt at victory. Unfortunately, two months later John became seriously ill and subsequently died of TB and meningitis on the 12 April 1918, at the age of 20. A WW1 British Empire bronze memorial medal or plaque mounted on a timber shield. It features in relief a large depiction of Britannia, holding a triton and flanked by two small dolphins, with a lion in the foreground. The name of the deceased is in a rectangle. On the lower portion of the plaque is a depiction of a lion cub attacking an eagle. "John Thomas Greenwood" Around edge: "He Died for Freedom and Honour" Edward Carter Preston - designer's initials in front of lion's front paw 'E.Cr.P.'world war i, memorial plaque -
Bendigo Military MuseumMemorabilia - MEMORIAL PLAQUE, MEDALLION, EPSOM WW1, 1) 1915, .2) post WW1
... MEMORIAL PLAQUE, MEDALLION, EPSOM WW1......Memorial plaque...Peake Jr dated 15/11/15, centre disc, target with rifle on maltese cross. .2) Memorial plaque, bronze with Brittania, lions and seals. ...A space is provided for individual names. Memorabilia MEMORIAL PLAQUE, MEDALLION, EPSOM WW1 ....1) The medallion is believed to be for Rifle shooting. .2) Commonly called Dead Mans Penny. Issued to next of kin of a soldier who never returned. Walter Peake 6/1688 N.Z.E.F. Refer Cat No’s 1794, 1791.3, 1792P..1) Gold coloured commemorative medallion for W. Peake Jr dated 15/11/15, centre disc, target with rifle on maltese cross. .2) Memorial plaque, bronze with Brittania, lions and seals. A space is provided for individual names..1) " W Peake jr /Epsom/15/11/15" .2) "WALTER PEAKE " HE DIED FOR FREEDOM AND HONOUR.numismatics - medals - commemorative, military history, memorial plaque -
Woodend RSLWorld War 1 Memorial Plaque, Royal Arsenal Woolich
... World War 1 Memorial Plaque...memorial plaque...The WW1 Memorial Plaque - also known as the Death Penny or Dead Mans Penny - was awarded to personnel killed as a result of war. ...Over 1.3 Million World War One Memorial Plaques were issued. Plaques were awarded to the next of kin of those killed in action and were accompanied by a memorial scroll from the King. ...The WW1 Memorial Plaque - also known as the Death Penny or Dead Mans Penny - was awarded to personnel killed as a result of war. The Plaque was designed by Edward Carter Preston, Liverpool, United Kingdom. Over 1.3 Million World War One Memorial Plaques were issued. Plaques were awarded to the next of kin of those killed in action and were accompanied by a memorial scroll from the King. They came to be known as the "Dead Man’s Penny", because of the similarity in appearance to the much smaller penny coin which itself had a diameter of only 1.215 inches (30.9 mm). This WW1 Memorial plaque was awarded in the memory of 3638 Edward James Thompson. He served as a Private in the 60th Australian Infantry Battalion and was killed in France on 19 July 1916. The Plaque was provided to his mother, Florence Thompson, on 26 September 1922.Circular bronze plaque. Relief and name of soldier KIA on front. No inscription or relief on obverse side.He Died For Freedom and Honour. Edward James Thompson. Relief containing Britannia holding a wreath, an imperial lion and two small dolphins. E.CR.P., appear above the front pawmemorial plaque, world war 1, dead man's penny, edward james thompson, edward carter preston -
Bendigo Military MuseumMemorabilia - MEMORIAL PLAQUE WW1, Post 1919
... MEMORIAL PLAQUE WW1...Memorial Plaque...Memorial plaque for "William Henry O'Connor". Enlisted 24/8/14, No. 370, age 35 to 2nd LH Regiment. ...Bendigo Military Museum 37 - 39 Pall Mall Bendigo goldfields Memorial plaque for "William Henry O'Connor". Enlisted 24/8/14, No. 370, age 35 to 2nd LH Regiment. ...Memorial plaque for "William Henry O'Connor". Enlisted 24/8/14, No. 370, age 35 to 2nd LH Regiment. Embarked 24/9/14. Died of wounds 20/6/15. The Plaque was commonly called "Dead Man's Penny" or “Death Penny”Brown metal round plaque. Blank on one side. Front side engraved with inscription to William O'Connor. An image of Britannia holding a Trident and a wreath with a Lion at her feet.Inscribed "HE DIED FOR FREEDOM AND HONOUR" "WILLIAM HENRY O'CONNOR".memorial plaque, dead man's penny, ww1, william henry o'connor -
Wangaratta RSL Sub BranchPlaque - Memorial Plaque
... Memorial Plaque ......memorial plaque...Memorial plaque and Letter of condolence from Buckingham Palace signed by King George V sent to the family George William PAGE - born 20/5/1900. ...Plaque Memorial Plaque ...Memorial plaque and Letter of condolence from Buckingham Palace signed by King George V sent to the family George William PAGE - born 20/5/1900. He served with the RAN aboard HMAS Tingira a training ship for boys during the First World War. He died by accidental drowning in Sydney on 16/3/1919. Service No 6790George William PAGE served with the RAN aboard HMAS Tingira a training ship for boys during the First World War. On 16/3/1919 he died by accidental drowning. In 1911 Sobraon was purchased by the Commonwealth Government for £15,000 and fitted out as a boy’s training ship at Mort’s Dock Balmain. The name chosen for her was an aboriginal word meaning ‘open sea’ and she was commissioned into the RAN as HMAS Tingira on 25 April 1912. On 1 June 1912 the first batch of 37 boys recruited from New South Wales joined Tingira. Drafts from other states quickly followed, completing the first intake of 100. Entry was limited to boys between the ages of 14½ and 16 years who were bound to serve for seven years following their 18th birthday.Round metal plaque and letter with red crest mounted on rectangular timber board."HE DIED FOR FREEDOM AND HONOUR" GEORGE WILLIAM PAGEgeorge william page, memorial plaque, royal australian navy -
Mission to Seafarers VictoriaPlaque - Memorial plaque, Linda Begg, 1958
... Memorial plaque...plaque...memorial...Rectangular memorial plaque dedicated to Linda Begg who died in 1954 after many years of service. ...Linda Begg Plaque Memorial plaque ...Linda Begg nee Clarke was the 4th daughter of Alfred Edward Clarke (1843-1913) and his wife Caroline Long (1844-1884), and sister of Alfred Rutter Clarke. Her father married Margaret Helen Gowan in 1886. Margaret was the daughter of John Denovan Gowan and the niece of Reverend Kerr Johnston and his wife Eliza Denovan Gowan. The family property, Heatherbrae, Neerim Road, Caulfield, held a picnic on Easter Monday 1909 (12 April). In August 1916 she was honorary secretary of the East Malvern Branch and organised a concert in aid of the St Peter Chapel funds: "A Grand Concert is being arranged by the East Malvern Branch of the Ladies' Harbour Lights Guild, in aid of the Building Fund of the new Seaman's Chapel on the Australian Wharf. The concert will take place in the St. John's Parish Hall, Finch-street, East Malvern, on Monday even in, 4th September. Admission will be 1/. and tickets can be obtained from the hon. sec., Miss Linda Clarke, Heather-Brae, Caulfield." (see Punch article) She was responsible for the Needlework: knitting was a way to support seafarers (see pattern books). Linda, aged 49, married John William Begg in April 1928. He died in 1935.Linda Begg was a longstanding member of the Guild.Rectangular memorial plaque dedicated to Linda Begg who died in 1954 after many years of service. Her husband was J.W. Begg.In loving memory of Linda Begg a member of the Harbour Lights Guild from 1909, secretary for East Malvern 1919-1920, and first secretary for Gardenvale. Died 17th October 1954. I know that my redeemer liveth. plaque, memorial, east malvern, secretary, gardenvale, lhlg, alfred edward clarke, caroline clarke nee long 1844-1884, john william begg, linda begg nee clarke 1877-1954, heatherbrae, caulfield, eliza johnston nee denovan gowan, john denovan gowan, needlework, knitting -
Frankston RSL Sub BranchPlaque, Memorial, c. 1919
... Plaque, Memorial......memorial plaque...Mr Manning Pike directed the manufacture of the memorial plaques at the Memorial Plaque Factory set up at Acton, London. ...Bronze Memorial Plaque 1914-1918 for 4876 Pte. Harry Milne , 46 Battalion KIA 10/5/1918, In a cardboard square envelope. ...Mr Manning Pike directed the manufacture of the memorial plaques at the Memorial Plaque Factory set up at Acton, London. ...Originally would have been issued with a scroll & letter from the King but neither with plaque. 1914-1918 Memorial Plaque In early 1920 it was announced that the next-of-kin of all Australian servicemen and women whose deaths were attributable to the First World War would receive a memorial plaque and scroll "as a solace for bereavement and as a memento". The memorial plaques were not uniquely Australian. In fact they were designed and produced in Britain and issued to commemorate all those who died as a result of war service from within the British Commonwealth. The idea for the plaques was originally conceived mid-way through the war. In 1917 a competition was announced to obtain a suitable design and 800 entries were eventually received. The winner, Mr. E. Carter Preston of Liverpool, England, was chosen in 1918. He was awarded a prize of 250 pounds. Mr Manning Pike directed the manufacture of the memorial plaques at the Memorial Plaque Factory set up at Acton, London. Some later plaques were also made at the Woolwich Arsenal. The cost of manufacturing so many plaques must have been considerable. Each plaque had the name of the soldier commemorated individually embossed (some were engraved) as part of the design. The full name was given without any indication of rank or honours to show the equality of sacrifice of all those who had lost their lives. The scroll designed to accompany the plaques was of thick paper, headed by the royal coat-of-arms, and bore the following message: "He whom this scroll commemorates was numbered among those who, at the call of King and Country, left all that was dear to them, endured hardness, faced danger, and finally passed out of the sight of men by the path of duty and self-sacrifice, giving up their own lives that others might live in freedom. Let those that come after see that his name is not forgotten". Underneath the message the serviceman or woman’s name, rank, honours and unit were written by hand in red ink. Because of the late arrival in Australia of the plaques many scrolls were sent out separately. A message from the King, "I join with my grateful people in sending you this memorial of a brave life given for others in the Great War", was included with the scroll. The first plaques were distributed in Australia in 1922. Each plaque was sent out from Base Records Office at Victoria Barracks in Melbourne by second-class mail. Approximately 60,000 plaques were issued in Australia. Families of deceased members of the Royal Australian Navy and the Australian Army Nursing Service also received plaques and scrolls Bronze Memorial Plaque 1914-1918 for 4876 Pte. Harry Milne , 46 Battalion KIA 10/5/1918, In a cardboard square envelope. http://www.awm.gov.au/research/people/roll_of_honour/person.asp?p=493414Embossed around edge of plaque "HE DIED FOR FREEDOM AND HONOVR" Name of serviceman embossed on plaque right of centre "HARRY MILNE"ww1, dead mans penny, kings penny, memorial plaque -
Bendigo Military MuseumMemorabilia - MEMORIAL PLAQUE WW1, Post WW1
... MEMORIAL PLAQUE WW1...memorial plaque...The design for the Memorial plaque was chosen from 800 entries in 1918. ...Bendigo Military Museum 37 - 39 Pall Mall Bendigo goldfields The design for the Memorial plaque was chosen from 800 entries in 1918. ...The design for the Memorial plaque was chosen from 800 entries in 1918. Mr E.C.Preston of Liverpool was the winner. The prize was 200 pounds. The plaque was to be, As a solace for bereavement and as a memento. The first plaques arrived in Australia during 1922. They were to become commonly known as the Death penny or the Dead mans penny. Francis Charles Wicks, No 2246 enlisted in 14th Reinforcements 28th Batt AIF on 24.7.15 age 33 years 10 months. Embarked for Eygpt 1.10.15, embarked for France 16.3.16, was reported Missing in Action on 29.7.1916 and was then reported Killed in Action the same day in France, confirmed by Court of Inquiry 4.1.17. Refer 2059, his brother James Henry Wicks Regt No 4626.Circular cast bronze plaque with raised relief of Britannia and a lion with two small seals. Around the outside in raised relief is the wording typical to all plaques. A rectangular section on the right is for individual names of those lost in the British Commonwealth during the Great WarAround the left side and top of the plaque, “HE DIED FOR FREEDOM AND HONOUR” On the right hand side in the rectangular section, “FRANCIS CHARLES WICKS”memorial plaque, 2246, f c wicks, 28th batt aif -
Bendigo Military MuseumMemorabilia - MEMORIAL PLAQUE, WWII
... MEMORIAL PLAQUE ...plaque...memorial...The memorial plaque was also known as the “Dead Man's Penny” or “Death Penny”. ...Memorabilia MEMORIAL PLAQUE ...The memorial plaque was also known as the “Dead Man's Penny” or “Death Penny”. In normal issue to families the rear is not engraved with any details.Bronze plaque for WWII Soldier George Frederick GRANT VX68675 2/5 Battalion AIF.Front stamped outer edge “HE DIED FOR FREEDOM AND HONOUR GEORGE F GRANT” Rear engraved: VX68675 AGE 27, DIED FOR HIS COUNTRY 5 JULY 1945”memorabilia, plaque, memorial -
Orbost & District Historical Societymedallion, Memorial Plaque Factory, after WW1
... His name is on the memorial at Lone Pine. His memorial plaque has a wide H and a number behind the back paw of the lion, indicating that this plaque was made at the Acton Factory, one of the later ones cast there....In her left outstretched hand she holds an oak wreath with the name James Pullar Cameron in a rectangle. His memorial plaque has a wide H and a number behind the back paw of the lion, indicating that this plaque was made at the Acton Factory, one of the later ones cast there....Memorial Plaque Factory...In her left outstretched hand she holds an oak wreath with the name James Pullar Cameron in a rectangle. His memorial plaque has a wide H and a number behind the back paw of the lion, indicating that this plaque was made at the Acton Factory, one of the later ones cast there. medallion Memorial Plaque Factory ...These medallions were issued after the First World war to the next-of-kin of all British and Commonwealth(Empire) service personnel who were killed as a result of the war. The plaques were made of bronze aand hence popularly known as the "Dead Man's Penny". James Pullar Cameron was killed at Lone Pine during WW1. James Pullar Cameron (Service No 605) enlisted in the 8th Light Horse at Orbost on September 11, 1914 aged 23 years 5 months. His medical was done by Dr James Kerr. He was 6 ft 1 in tall, 11 st 6 lbs, of dark complexion with dark eyes and hair and a chest measurement of 34 ½ / 38 inches. After training, he embarked the Armadale on February 12, 1915. He was shot in the chest at the Dardanelles on May 29, 1915 and taken aboard the HT Neuralia for transfer to Malta. He was admitted to the military hospital ‘Cootenara’ and after 10 days treatment, he re-embarked for Gallipoli aboard the HMT Southland on June 14, 1915. He returned to duty at Gallipoli on June 20, 1915. On August 7, 1915 he was killed in action. His body was not recovered. His name is on the memorial at Lone Pine. His memorial plaque has a wide H and a number behind the back paw of the lion, indicating that this plaque was made at the Acton Factory, one of the later ones cast there.James Pullar Cameron was the son of Robert Cameron one of the earliest settlers on the Orbost flats. He was a trooper in the 8 Light Horse Regiment and died at Gallipoli on 7 August 1915.A bronze commemorative medallion in a wooden frame. The token has an image of Britannia holding trident and standing with a lion. The designer's initials E.Cr.P appear above the front paw. In her left outstretched hand she holds an oak wreath with the name James Pullar Cameron in a rectangle. His memorial plaque has a wide H and a number behind the back paw of the lion, indicating that this plaque was made at the Acton Factory, one of the later ones cast there.Around the picture- He died for freedom and honour.ww1 gallipoli cameron medallion military -
Bendigo Military MuseumMemorabilia - MEMORIAL PLAQUE, IDENTITY DISCS, 1, post WW1. .2, WW1
... MEMORIAL PLAQUE, IDENTITY DISCS...Memorial Plaque commonly called "Dead Man's Penny' or 'Death Penny' for L.W.Telford KIA 5.4.17. ....1) Memorial Plaque, bronze, round with Brittania, lion and seals with space for individual name. .2) Set of dog tags - 2 official tags (1 circular, 1 octagonal), plus 1 unofficial aluminium identity tag....Memorabilia MEMORIAL PLAQUE, IDENTITY DISCS ...Memorial Plaque commonly called "Dead Man's Penny' or 'Death Penny' for L.W.Telford KIA 5.4.17. Issued to wives,families of those who never returned from the Great War. Refer 157.2 for service history, 156, 159P. .1) Memorial Plaque, bronze, round with Brittania, lion and seals with space for individual name. .2) Set of dog tags - 2 official tags (1 circular, 1 octagonal), plus 1 unofficial aluminium identity tag..1) LEONARD WILLIAM TELFORD .2) Circular tag - "RC 4937 12 MGC AIF L.W.TELFORD .2)Aluminium obverse "4937 L.W.TELFORD 46th Battn AIF RC"; Verso - coat of Arms and 'VICT'plaques, memorial, identity discs -
Buninyong & District Historical SocietyPlaque - Memorial plaque, Metal plaque memorial to boys drowned in The Gong, Buninyong, 1893, unknown
... Memorial plaque...Metal plaque memorial to boys drowned in The Gong, Buninyong, 1893...Rayner" Tin sheet sign, painted with shield design framing memorial to Rayner boys. Metal plaque memorial to boys drowned in The Gong, Buninyong, 1893 Plaque Memorial plaque ...Two local Buninyong boys were accidentally drowned in the Gong lake in Buninyong, on Dec 21st, 1893. This memorial sign was erected by the parents of the boys.The drowning of the boys was a significant historic event in Buninyong.Tin sheet sign, painted with shield design framing memorial to Rayner boys."In memory of William Albert Victor Rayner, Oliver Francis Rayner, accidentally drowned in Gong 21st Dec. 1893, loving sons of William A. & Grace E. Rayner"buninyong, gong, drowning, memorial -
Bendigo Military MuseumMemorabilia - MEMORIAL PLAQUE WW1, Post WW1
... MEMORIAL PLAQUE WW1...The design for the Memorial plaque was chosen from 800 entries in 1918.Mr Preston from Liverpool was the winner A prize of 250 pounds.The Plaque was to be as a solace for bereavement and as a Momento.The first Plaues to arrive in Australia durring 1922.They were to become commonly known as THE DEATH PENNY or DEAD MANS PENNY. ...Circular caste bronze with raised relief of Britannia,and a Lion with two small seals .Around the outside in raised relief is wordind typical to all memorial plaques. A rectangular section on the right is for inividual names of those lost in the British Commonwealth during the Great War....Memorabilia MEMORIAL PLAQUE WW1 ...The design for the Memorial plaque was chosen from 800 entries in 1918.Mr Preston from Liverpool was the winner A prize of 250 pounds.The Plaque was to be as a solace for bereavement and as a Momento.The first Plaues to arrive in Australia durring 1922.They were to become commonly known as THE DEATH PENNY or DEAD MANS PENNY. R.L.Davey (born Fish Point, enlisted Melbourne) No 5334 in the 14th reinforcements to the 23rd Batt AIF on 27.3.16. He DOW's on 4.5.17.The memorial plaque was given to the family of '"Reuben Leslie, DAVEY.Circular caste bronze with raised relief of Britannia,and a Lion with two small seals .Around the outside in raised relief is wordind typical to all memorial plaques. A rectangular section on the right is for inividual names of those lost in the British Commonwealth during the Great War.Around the left side and top of the Plaque."HE DIED FOR FREEDOM AND HONOUR". On the Right hand side in the rectangular section. ".Reuben Leslie Davey".memorial plaques, aif -
Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History GroupWork on paper - Letter to the Ballarat Mayor and Councillors from the Adam Lindsay Gordon Memorial Cottage Committee 6/10/1988, Offer of the Cottage to the Council and newspaper snippet 17/8/1976, "Memorial Plaque at Gordon Cottage", 6/10/1988
... Offer of the Cottage to the Council and newspaper snippet 17/8/1976, "Memorial Plaque at Gordon Cottage".......Memorial Bust of Gordon...W.E.Roff Plaque...The newspaper article concerns the William E Roff memorial plaque at Gordon Cottage. ...Newspaper snippet, lower righthand corner of page in black, headed, "Memorial Plaque at Gordon Cottage"....Newspaper snippet, lower righthand corner of page in black, headed, "Memorial Plaque at Gordon Cottage". Offer of the Cottage to the Council and newspaper snippet 17/8/1976, "Memorial Plaque at Gordon Cottage". ...This letter gives detailed information about the Gordon Cottage, its past history and present situation and suggestions about its future. The newspaper article concerns the William E Roff memorial plaque at Gordon Cottage. This letter provides valuable evidence about the Adam Lindsay Gordon Memorial Cottage and the newspaper snippet records the outstanding community work done by Cr. Roff over many years.Two pages, 1 1/2 typed pages. Heading: "The Adam Lindsay Gordon Memorial Cottage Committee" in old English lettering. Below the heading lefthand side, the President, Cr.W.E. Roff and his address is crossed out as is the Hon. Secretary, Phillip Abson and his address, on the righthand side of the page. At the top of the page is written, "President M.J.Brown and his address. P.2 is signed by M.J.Brown and I.C.Smith. Newspaper snippet, lower righthand corner of page in black, headed, "Memorial Plaque at Gordon Cottage".In the top righthand corner is written "45" and below, there is a "received stamp" dated 11 Oct. 1988, City of Ballarat. D/C is below the date, lefthand side of the page. None on newspaper article.adam lindsay gordon cottage, john garner, doctor, john garner collection, friends of ballarat botanical gardens, adam lindsay gordon memorial cottage committee, w.e. roff, ballarat turf club, racing museum, gold museum ballarat, memorial bust of gordon, w.e.roff plaque, craig's hotel, bath lane., memorial seats, gordon memorial horse, mr george netherway, ballarat historical society, ballarat botanical gardens, gardens, ballarat -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.Photograph - Colour Photograph, Memorial Plaque at St. John's Catholic Church, Mitcham, 1/01/1992 12:00:00 AM
... Memorial Plaque at St. John's Catholic Church, Mitcham....Coloured photo of Memorial Plaque at St. John's Catholic Church, Mitcham....Memorial Plaque at St. John's Catholic Church, Mitcham. ...Coloured photo of Memorial Plaque at St. John's Catholic Church, Mitcham.st. john's catholic church, mitcham, air hill burying ground -
Mission to Seafarers VictoriaPlaque - Memorial Plaque, Rev. Alfred Gurney Goldsmith, 1925
... Memorial Plaque...plaque...memorial...Reverend Alfred Gurney Goldsmith has two memorial plaques at the Mission to Seafarers Victoria. ...Alfred Gurney Goldsmith Plaque Memorial Plaque ...Reverend Alfred Gurney Goldsmith has two memorial plaques at the Mission to Seafarers Victoria. One in the the Mission's club room and this one in the Chapel of Saint Peter. He served as Senior Chaplain from 1905 to 1924 through a considerable period of upheaval including the building of two Missions between 1906 and 1917. For more information see 0639 an invitation to the laying of the foundation stone, 0704 a photograph of Reverend Goldsmith and his wife as well as the Mission's annual report from 1925 or contact the curator.Rev'd Gurney Goldsmith arrived in Australia in 1905, an experienced missionary with the intention of establishing a branch of the London Mission to Seamen. After a public meeting organised by the Victorian Mission to Seamen he entered into an amalgamation forging formal links with London, enabling a continuation of the services to seafarers, first commenced in 1857. Goldsmith also conceived the formation of an auxiliary, the Ladies Harbour Lights Guild, which was to play a significant role in support of the Mission and seafarers.Long rectangular brass plaque mounted to brick wall.To the glory of God and in loving memory of Rev. Alfred Gurney Goldsmith M.A. Chaplain 1905 to 1924reverend alfred gurney goldsmith, brass, plaque, memorial, chapel, hong kong, kobe, melbourne, lhlg, seamen mission, mission to seafarers, mission to seamen, chaplain -
Wangaratta RSL Sub BranchPlaque - Memorial Penny, James Eric White, circa 1919
... Upon his death his family received a Memorial Plaque also known as "Dead Man's Penny" or"Death Penny"...Memorial Plaque Factory...Upon his death his family received a Memorial Plaque also known as "Dead Man's Penny" or"Death Penny" The Memorial Plaque was issued after the First World War to the next-of-kin of all British Empire service personnel who were killed as a result of the war. james eric white 5th battalion ww1 KIA France "He Died for Freedom and Honour" James Eric WHITE Round plaque with image of Britannia holding a trident and a lion housed in a brown cardboard envelope James Eric White Plaque Memorial Penny Memorial Plaque Factory ...Private James Eric WHITE 513 - Draughtsman/clerk from Camberwell Victoria. Enlisted on the 17/8/1914 with the 5th Battalion F Company and embarked on the Orvieto on 21/10/1914. He was killed in action on 25/7/1916 in France and is buried at Villers-Brettonneux. Upon his death his family received a Memorial Plaque also known as "Dead Man's Penny" or"Death Penny"The Memorial Plaque was issued after the First World War to the next-of-kin of all British Empire service personnel who were killed as a result of the war.Round plaque with image of Britannia holding a trident and a lion housed in a brown cardboard envelope"He Died for Freedom and Honour" James Eric WHITEjames eric white, 5th battalion ww1, kia, france -
Bendigo Military MuseumMemorabilia - MEMORIAL PLAQUE WW1, Post WW1
... MEMORIAL PLAQUE WW1...Memorial plaque commonly called "The Death Penny". ....1) Memorial Plaque bronze, round shape, on front face is a raised depiction of Brittanica with a lion, a blank space at the bottom for a name to be added being "Thomas Wells". ...Bendigo Military Museum 37 - 39 Pall Mall Bendigo goldfields Memorial plaque commonly called "The Death Penny". ...Memorial plaque commonly called "The Death Penny". These were presented to the family of all those who did not return from WW1. Thomas Wells (born Tasmania, enlisted Tasmania) No 4607 enlisted on 11.10.1915 in the 14th Reinforcements 12th BN AIF aged 28 years 10 months, embarked for Eygpt 8.2.1916, embark for France 5.6.1916, transfers to the 49th Bn, WIA 14.8.1916 GSW back and arm, rejoin unit 12.9.1916, transfers to the 52nd Bn 20.5.1918, WIA 2nd occasion 12.8.1918 GSW to Head, DOW's 6.9.1918.1) Memorial Plaque bronze, round shape, on front face is a raised depiction of Brittanica with a lion, a blank space at the bottom for a name to be added being "Thomas Wells". The rear face is blank. .2) Cardboard waterproof box with 4 diamond shape opening flaps to house the plaque.On the face of .1) "He Died for Freedom and Honour", "Thomas Wells"memorabilia, plaque, penny -
Eltham District Historical Society IncSlide - Photograph, Memorial Plaque, Walter Withers Reserve, cnr Bible and Arthur Streets, Eltham, c.1993
... Memorial Plaque, Walter Withers Reserve, cnr Bible and Arthur Streets, Eltham......Memorial Plaque...Eltham District Historical Society Inc 728 Main Rd Eltham melbourne Arthur Street Bible Street Eltham Memorial Plaque Public Art Walter Withers Reserve Walter Withers Rock 35mm colour positive transparency Mount - Black and White Memorial Plaque, Walter Withers Reserve, cnr Bible and Arthur Streets, Eltham Slide Photograph ...35mm colour positive transparency Mount - Black and Whitearthur street, bible street, eltham, memorial plaque, public art, walter withers reserve, walter withers rock -
Eltham District Historical Society IncSlide - Photograph, Memorial Plaque, Walter Withers Reserve, cnr Bible and Arthur Streets, Eltham, c.1993
... Memorial Plaque, Walter Withers Reserve, cnr Bible and Arthur Streets, Eltham......memorial plaque...Eltham District Historical Society Inc 728 Main Rd Eltham melbourne arthur street bible street eltham memorial plaque public art walter withers reserve walter withers rock 35mm colour positive transparency Mount - Black and White Memorial Plaque, Walter Withers Reserve, cnr Bible and Arthur Streets, Eltham Slide Photograph ...35mm colour positive transparency Mount - Black and Whitearthur street, bible street, eltham, memorial plaque, public art, walter withers reserve, walter withers rock -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.Photograph, Fr. Kevin Dillon and Fr. Keith at Memorial Plaque at St. John's Catholic Church, Mitcham, 15/03/1992 12:00:00 AM
... Kevin Dillon and Fr. Keith at Memorial Plaque at St. John's Catholic Church, Mitcham....Kevin Dillon and Fr. Keith at Memorial Plaque at St. John's Catholic Church, Mitcham....Kevin Dillon and Fr. Keith at Memorial Plaque at St. John's Catholic Church, Mitcham. ...Coloured photo of Fr. Kevin Dillon and Fr. Keith at Memorial Plaque at St. John's Catholic Church, Mitcham.dillon, kevin joseph, fr., keith, st. john's catholic church, mitcham
