Stretcher dates from the first World War period and is thought to be a British army stretcher carrier. Brown canvas stretcher with timber handles and metal fittings painted khaki green. world war, stretcher, casualty, ambulance stretcher, world war one, ambulance classes, medical, first aid

Used by the Forests Commission in bushfire and emergency recovery work.This is a piece of working equipment from the early days of the Forests Commission and shows the strong linkages to the VSFCanvas stretcher with wooden poles and steel braces and legs. It has a folding mechanism with lock nuts. Two long poles on either side of the canvas body, supported by metal feet.Stamped with F.C. VIC

This field stretcher was the property of Dr. William Roy Angus. It was donated to Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village by the family of Doctor William Roy Angus, Surgeon and Oculist. It is part of the “W.R. Angus Collection” that includes historical medical equipment, surgical instruments, and material once belonging to Dr Edward Ryan and Dr Thomas Francis Ryan (both of Nhill, Victoria), as well as Dr Angus’ belongings. The Collection’s history spans the medical practices of the two Doctors Ryan, from 1885-1926, plus that of Dr Angus, up until 1969. W R Angus served with the Australian Department of Defence as a Surgeon Captain during World War II from 1942 to 1945, in Ballarat, Victoria, and Bonegilla, N.S.W., completing his service just before the end of the war due to suffering from a heart attack. During his convalescence, he carved an intricate and ‘most artistic’ chess set from the material used for making dentures.The stretcher is an example of portable medical and emergency equipment used by the military and emergency services in the 19th and early 20th centuries. It is significant for its connection to Dr W R Abgus, who practised medicine in the community, the Australian Army and the Flying Doctor service from the 1920s to 1960s. He was also Warrnambool's last Port Medical Officer.Medical Field Stretcher: cream coloured canvas with wooden poles through side hems and a leather strap with buckle to keep parts together when folded or rolled up. This stretcher is part of the W.R. Angus Collection.flagstaff hill, flagstaff hill maritime museum and village, warrnambool, maritime museum, maritime village, great ocean road, shipwreck coast, stretcher, field stretcher, first aid, military equipment, medical equipment, emergency equipment, dr w r angus, canvas stretcher, patient transport, world war ii, ww2, australian department of defence, military doctor, medic, military stretcher, field gear, army stretcher, litter, adf, folding stretcher, w.r. angus

Old canvas medical stretcher with two wooden poles. Possibly used as a military stretcher. Possibly used for a footy club stretcher.stretcher, canvas, wooden handles, emergency medical equipment, war, sports

The Dead Man’s Penny is a commemorative medallion which was presented to the next-of-kin of the men and women from England and the Empire who died during World War One. The Dead Man’s Penny was accompanied by a letter from King George V, stating ‘I join with my grateful people in sending you this memorial of a brave life given for others in the Great War’.[http://nma.gov.au/blogs/education/2010/11/14/dead-mans-penny/] Popularly known as the "Dead Man’s Penny", because of the similarity in appearance to the somewhat smaller penny coin. 1,355,000 plaques were issued, which used a total of 450 tonnes of bronze, and continued to be issued into the 1930s to commemorate people who died as a consequence of the war. [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Memorial_Plaque_(medallion)] It was decided that the design of the plaque was to be picked from submissions made in a public competition. Over 800 designs were submitted and the competition was won by the sculptor and medallist Edward Carter Preston with his design called Pyramus, receiving a first place prize of £250.[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Memorial_Plaque_(medallion)] They were initially made at the Memorial Plaque Factory, 54/56 Church Road, Acton, W3, London from 1919. Early plaques did not have a number stamped on them but later ones have a number stamped behind the lion's back leg. [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Memorial_Plaque_(medallion)] Ted Cannon's plaquette does not have a stamped number. Ted Cannon was a gifted artist and cartoonist who studied at the Ballarat School of Mines Technical Art School. During the Battle of Pozieres on the Western Front Ted Cannon worked with the Scout Platoon sketching the enemy's gun emplacements. Ted proved invaluable to the Brigade and brought he came under the attention of the Australian High Command. On 13 September 1916 Ted was given a special assignment for General C.B.B. White. Ted was sent out forward of the Old Mill at Verbrandenmolen (in the Ypres Salient) to draw a panorama of the German lines in the area from Hill 60 to The Bluff. It was a hazardous task and Ted was warned to be careful. Tragically he was sniped by an enemy machine-gunner and sustained severe abdominal wounds. Stretcher-bearers rushed him to the 17th Casualty Clearing Station where he was operated on by the doctors at 8.30 that night. With little chance of success, but ever resilient, Ted remained conscious almost to the end. He died early in the morning of the 14 September 1916. His body was buried in the large Military Cemetery at Lijssenthoek. The effects of the late Ted Cannon were returned to his parents. These were an autograph book, three brushes, prayer book, housewife, whistle, book, hymn book, curios. Another listing gives his effects as "identity disc, letters, photos, wallet, 2 books, Mexican Dollar, 1 cent (Ceylon), 3 German Straps, Fountain Pen, Cigarette-holder, Franc Note, 50 centimes Note, devotional book, mirror, rosary, scapula, metal ring, two combs, book of views, nail clippers, badges, tie clip, Egyptian stamp.[http://recordsearch.naa.gov.au/scripts/Imagine.asp?B=3202589] Ted Cannon was an only child. It is not known how the 'Dead Man's Penny' came into the ownership of the donor, but it is thought that it may have been left in a house owned by the donor's mother. Further information on Ted Cannon can be found at http://bih.ballarat.edu.au/index.php/Edwin_J._Cannon and http://www.ballarat.edu.au/about-ub/history/art-and-historical-collection/ub-honour-roll/c/edwin-joseph-ted-cannon-1895-1916Large bronze medallion or plaquette featuring an image of Lady Britannia surrounded by two dolphins (representing Britain’s sea power) and a lion (representing Britain) standing over a defeated eagle (symbolising Germany). Around the outer edge of the medallion are the words ‘He died for freedom and honour’. Next to Lady Britannia is the deceased solider’s name, with no rank provided to show equality in their sacrifice. (http://nma.gov.au/blogs/education/2010/11/14/dead-mans-penny) The plaque was distributed throughout the British Empire, and the first plaques were distributed in Australia in 1922 "Returned home" by W. & O. Mayne, 2013. ted cannon, edwin joseph cannon, cannon, world war 1, world war

Roy Arnold (born Sydney, enlisted Liverpool) enlisted in A Coy 20th Batt AIF on 10.3.15. Awarded the Military Medal at Mont St Quentin on 31.8.18. He carried messages through heavy artillery, machine gun and rifle fire then acted as a Stretcher Bearer for 12 hours carrying wounded to the RAP. He was appointed L/Cpl on 22.9.18. Discharged from the AIF on 30.7.19. Medal set, court mounted, set of (4) re R. Arnold "MM" 1. Military Medal, replica not engraved. 2. 1914-15 Star, replica not engraved. 3. War Medal 1914-1918, replica not engraved. 4. Victory Medal 1914 - 19. " 157 PTE R Arnold 20 Bn AIF"numismatics - medals - military, metalcraft, ron mills collection

James Pianto. (born Bendigo, enlisted Kalgoorlie) 16.8.1915 in the 6th reinforcements 28th Batt AIF aged 34 years. Embarked 2.11.1915 for Eygpt. Hospital 25.2.1916 with Mumps, transfers to 51st Batt 3.3.1916, embark for France 5.6.1916, WIA 5.4.1917 GSW left Leg, hospital 9.10.1917 (unclear). As a Stretcher Bearer over the period 24/25th April 1918 he was awarded the "MM" near Villers Bretonneux. Hospital 16.6.1918 with Influenza again on 28.9.1918 with Haemorrhoids. Discharged from the AIF 18.3.1919. Set of Service Ribbons and Medal set re J Pianto. Mounted on purple felt backing. Medal set. 1. Military Medal, original & stamped. 2. 1914-15 Star, replica. 3. War medal 1914-19, replica. 4. Victory medal, replica. The ribbons reflect the Medal set.Military Medal stamped “2762 Pte J Pianto 51/Aust Inf"medals, military, bravery

Henry Southby pre WW1 served 5 years in the Militia and 22 years on the Permanent staff. He is listed as No 2240 serving in the 4th Batt Aust Commonwealth Horse during the Boer War from March to September 1902. By the time he enlisted in the AIF he was 41 years 2 months of age on 22.3.16 with the rank of Lieut in the 39th Batt. Embarked for England 27.5.16, embark for France 23.11.16, promoted Captain 23.4.17, WIA 7.6.17 shell wound to back, return to France 30.7.17, KIA 12.10.17 at Passchendaele. It is believed he was W.I.A and while being carried out by Stretcher Bearers a shell burst killing them all. No known grave. The plaque was one of many that were placed on trees in Condon St. Bendigo as a memorial to those who lost their lives. Refer 1903.2, 1905P.Bronze plaque set in a wood frame re; H.SOUTHBY. Frame is brown, the plaque lettering is raised."CAPTAIN H. SOUTHBY 39th BATT. 10th INF. BGD. A.I.F KILLED IN ACTION OCTOBER 12th 1917"civic mementoes - plaques, handcrafts - woodwork, military history, southby

Arthur Reagan POWNALL No 5345 enlisted in the AIF on 16.6.1915 in reinforcements for Convalescent Depot in London age 23 years 7 months. Embark for England 22.7.1915, promoted L/Cpl 6.10.1916, embark for France 5.3.1917, transfer to 5th Div AMC 23.3.1917, transfer to 15th Field Ambulance 25.3.1917, WIA 8.5.1917 GSW’s to legs, rejoin unit 26.6.17, awarded the Military Medal (MM) near Perrone 2.9.18 as a stretcher bearer, awarded a bar to the Military Medal 29/30.9.1918 over 36 hours as a stretcher bearer at Bellicourt, hospital 24.10.1918 accidental injury bayonet wound left thigh, embark for Australia transport duty as N/Staff Masseur 19.4.1919, discharged from the AIF 23.9.1919. A bar to the Military Medal means he has actually won two MM’s. Plastic covered folder with black binding containing typed diary of A R POWNALL 22.7.15 to 9.6.19, 120 pages. Also copies of Service Records, Awards. The rear has folded sheets with photostats of photos & newspaper articles.documents - diaries - transcripts, military history

WALTER WILLIAMS No 1442 enlisted in 2nd reinforcements 2nd Batt AIF on 27.11.1914 aged 23 years 9 months. Embarked for Egypt 11.2.1915, embarked for Gallipoli 5.4.1915. Transferred to Stretcher Bearers 8.4.1915 & hospitalised 9.6.1915 with a twisted instep. Returned to unit 13.7.1915, KIA 29.8.1915. Refer Cat No 1860 & 4342P Original photo of W WILLIAMS with Identity disc and medals mounted beneath. Mid brown colour timber frame with dark green mount & glass.Above photo on white label with black print: W WILLIAMS No 1442 - 1st AIF 2nd Bn Below photo handwritten with grey lead pencil: PT WALTER WILLIAMS nobly FFL THAT WE MIGHT LIVE Attached white printed label: WALTER WILLIAMS Killed in Action 29.8.1915 Refer book 4. photography-photographs, frame accessories, military history

ARTHUR STEDMAN LOAM (born England, enlisted Mildura) No 929 enlisted in C Coy 38th Batt AIF on 7.2.1916 age 23 years 7 months. Embarked for England 20.6.1916, hospitalised with Chill 6.10.1916 then classed Influenza, embarked for France 22.11.1916, WIA 25.5.1917 Abrasions to Head and Neck, hospitalised 28.6.1917 with Scabies, discharged from the AIF 21.9.1919. Arthur was also a “Bandsman” in the 38th Battalion and played the Cornet, as a Bandsman he would also have been a “Stretcher Bearer”.1) Medals, court mounted, set of 2, re A S LOAM 1. War Medal 1914-18 2. Victory Medal 1914 - 1919 .2) Badge, circular, metal, centre has 38 BATT colour patch surrounded by laurel leaf, engraved front & rear..1) ”929 PTE A S LOAM 38 BN AIF” .2) Front: “38th INF BN SOCIAL CLUB LIFE MEMBER” Rear: “A S LOAM 30.11.66”medals, military, life membership, passchendaele barracks trust

John Thomas O'Bree (born Wood Wood Vic, enlisted Melbourne) Enlisted in 20th reinforcements 22nd Batt AIF on 4.7.16. As a Stretcher Bearer he was awarded a "Military Medal on 4.10.18 during an attack at Estrees east of Peronne. He worked without rest for 24 hours bringing out wounded lying helpless under concentrated shell fire and machine guns. Hospitalised on 20.10.18 with Influenza. Discharged from the AIF on 27.10.19. He enlisted again during WW11 on 24.4.41 for home service in the CMF, served in various Garrison Bn’s Ordnance and Salvage depots and was discharged on 18.1.45.Medal set, court mounted, set of (5) re J.T O'Bree. 1. Military Medal. 2. British War Medal 1914-18 3. Victory Medal 1914 - 19 4. War Medal 1939-45. 5. Australian Service Medal 1939 - 451 "6865 Pte J T O'Bree 22 Aust Inf" 2 & 3 "6865 Pte J T O'Bree 22 Bn" 4 & 5 "V13666 J T O'Bree"medals, military, history

Edwin (Ted) Cannon was born at Ballarat on 30 July 1895, the only son of Edwin and Florence Cannon. He studied art at the Ballarat School of Mines Technical Art School. Ted displayed a talent for industrial design but it was his black and white work that 'drew' most attention. His cartoons and caricatures, heavily influenced by Phil May, were of a particularly high standard. During the Ballarat Exhibition of 1913 Ted's work was singled out for notice and he was awarded First Prize. After completing his art course Ted was employed as an assistant teacher at the Ballarat Technical Art School, before taking a position as cartoonist with the Ballarat Star newspaper at the end of 1914. With the war raging in Europe Ted discovered a darker aspect for his artwork, but, still, he could not resist depicting Turkey as a full-feathered, fez-wearing bird. In 1915 Ted was awarded the prestigious Victorian Education Department Senior Technical School Scholarship. Only months into his scholarship, Ted volunteered for the AIF. A keen member of the local 71st "City of Ballarat" Regiment Ted was already primed for a life in the army. He embarked from Port Melbourne on 23 November 1915 with reinforcements to the 6th Infantry Battalion bound for Egypt. It was during the Battle of Pozieres on the Western Front that Ted Cannon came into his own. His work with the Scout Platoon (under the command of Lieutenant Jack Rogers) sketching the enemy's gun emplacements proved invaluable to the Brigade and brought Ted to the attention of the Australian High Command. On 13 September 1916 Ted was given a special assignment for General C.B.B. White. Ted was sent out forward of the Old Mill at Verbrandenmolen (in the Ypres Salient) to draw a panorama of the German lines in the area from Hill 60 to The Bluff. It was a hazardous task and Ted was warned to be careful. Tragically he was sniped by an enemy machine-gunner and sustained severe abdominal wounds. Stretcher-bearers rushed him to the 17th Casualty Clearing Station where he was operated on by the doctors at 8.30 that night. With little chance of success, but ever resilient, Ted remained conscious almost to the end. He died early in the morning of the 14 September 1916. His body was buried in the large Military Cemetery at Lijssenthoek. See http://www.ballarat.edu.au/about-ub/history/art-and-historical-collection/ub-honour-roll/c/edwin-joseph-ted-cannon-1895-1916 Digital images of a number of cartoons published in the Ballarat School of Mines Students' Magazine, 1916. Ted Cannon sent cartoons home to Ballarat from the World War One front.edwin cannon, ted cannon, cartoons, world war, world war 1

In the Vietnam conflict, Australian troops used these ropes at night and crossing rivers to assist in keeping soldiers together. They were also used with wooden poles when making stretchers in the field and to secure prisoners.Green fibre rope assembly, single leg, polyester toggle rope. Rope is coiled with a loop at both ends.toggle rope, vietnam war, military equipment, rope, vietnam

In the Vietnam conflict, Australian troops used these multi-purpose ropes to aid travel in the jungle at night or when crossing rivers, to join together with poles as stretchers, and to secure prisoners.Dark green rope assembly: single leg, cotton/jute. Rope is coiled with a loop at each end. Single loop at one end and a double loop at the other end.vietnam, toggle rope, military equipment, rope

Honours, awards, decorations:-/ Mention in Dispatches (MID) Pte B.C. Arthur, Pte R.A. Bourne, Sgt T.H, Cross, 2Lt I. Jones, Maj L.J. Lewis, Maj W. MAudio, C Donald, Cpl M.A.G. rose, Maj J.A. Sheldrick, Maj J Mcl. Stewart, Sgt J.S. VautinMaroon board with yellow and white print. There are four awards/medals mentioned, each of which is underlined with a yellow line. Recipients of awards are listed with Rank, Name and position/company.Honours, awards, decorations:-/ Companion of the Distinguished Service Order (DSO),Lt Col. A. L. Morrison, MBE/Military Cross (MC), Maj E.A. Chitham, Lt P.J. Cosgrove,/ Military Medal (MM), Pte D.J, Cromb, Cpl C. Hammond, L/Cpl A.G.S. Ochiltree, Cpl A.P.P. Rae, Pte G.D. Salmon, Cpl P Snell, L/Cpl T.R. Whitton,/ Mention in Dispatches (MID) Pte B.C. Arthur, Pte R.A. Bourne, Sgt T.H, Cross, 2Lt I. Jones, Maj L.J. Lewis, Maj W. MAudio, C Donald, Cpl M.A.G. rose, Maj J.A. Sheldrick, Maj J Mcl. Stewart, Sgt J.S. Vautin9 rar, honour board, companion of the distinguished service order, dso, member of the order of the british empire (mbe), lt col alan lindsay morrison, 2508, royal australian infantry corps, 9th battalion, the royal australian regiment, military cross, mc, maj edward albert chitham, 235140, officer commanding, b company, lt peter john cosgrove, 235341, 1 australian reinforcement unit, headquarters, 1st australian task force, military medal, mm, pte douglas john cromb, l/cpl douglas john cromb, 3792885, australian national serviceman, 10 platoon, d company, cpl colin hammond, 214044, 1 platoon, a company, l/cpl andrew gordon stuart ochiltree, 39324, section commander, 8 platoon, c company, cpl allen patrick paul rae, 216899, royal australian army medical corps, raamc medical assistant, pte gregory donald salmon, 2788882, machine gunner, 2 section, 7 platoon, cpl peter snell, 39397, l/cpl trevor robert whitton, 217749, 12 platoon, mention in dispatches, mid, pte barry charles arthur, 39601, stretcher bearers, pte raymond arthur bourne, 1733972, gunner, anti-tank platoon, sgt thomas henry cross, 54454, platoon sergeant, 2lt ian jones, 1201040, 3 platoon, maj lawrence john lewis, 26351, maj (temp) william mcdonald, 335122, medal for gallantry, cpl (temp) mark ardroy greffield rose, 39532, maj john arthur sheldrick, 335088, operations officer, support company, maj (temp) warwick louis hunt smith, 53024, maj john melville stewart, 4899, sgt john stafford vautin, 214185

This water bottle was carried by stretcher bearers in the Light Horse Field Ambulance. The cup/cap was used to give a drink to a wounded soldier who could not hold a water bottle to his lips. A light horse field ambulance was an Australian World War I military unit whose purpose was to provide medical transport and aid to the wounded and sick soldiers of an Australian Light Horse brigade. Typically a Lieutenant Colonel commanded each ambulance. All officers of the ambulance were medical doctors or surgeons. Dental units were often attached to the ambulance as well. A Field Ambulance consisted of two sections, the Mobile and the Immobile. The Mobile Section travel with its brigade into combat, where it would establish a Dressing Station. It use stretchers or carts to retrieve the wounded and transport them to the Dressing Station. The Immobile Section established and operated a Receiving Station, which received the wounded the Dressing Station sent on. The ambulance's surgeons would operate on the wounded at the Receiving Station. From the Receiving Station, the sick and wounded would go first to the Casualty Clearing Station and ultimately to a Base Hospital. Representative of a water bottle which differed from the regular water bottle and was used for a specific purpose.Water bottle, felt coated, with small metal cup over spout, all held in leather carrier. Strapped to a wooden stand.military, water, medical, light horse, ambulance, stretcher bearer

Cream coloured hardcover book with an olive green spine. The green continues an inch onto the front and back covers and the title and author are printed in gold along the spine. The book is covered in a dust jacket depicting a female in combat clothing running through a military base followed by a stretcher bearer. A darker rectangle overlays the right side of the cover containing the title and the author name in white text.non-fictionThe author interviewed 16 women who served in the Vietnam War. They relate their experiences on the front lines, on the bases, and in the cities, towns, and villages. Those interviewed include Diana Dwan Poole, Lily Jean Adams, Jackie Knoll, Elizabeth Allen, Joan Garvert, Kathleen Splinter, Judy Hartline Elbring, Bobbie Keith, Chris Noel, Susan Bradshaw McLean, Emily Strange, Marilyn Roth, Nancy Jurgevich, Doris "Lucki" Allen, and Karen Offut. In Women in Vietnam, veteran journalist Ron Steinman collects the testimonies of sixteen women who served, and provides an account of this crucial and long-ignored part of the war. In first-hand accounts, we read of their experiences on the front lines, on the bases, and in the cities, towns, and villages. Whether working in the heart of triage or helping to dispense good cheer and raise morale, all of these women served with honor, without complaint, and with distinction.--BOOK JACKET. vietnam war, oral history, nurses, red cross, women's army corps

Hard cover book, First Aid to The Injured Author: James Cantlie Publisher: St John Ambulance Association Date: 1915 Further Information: Black colour with white titles and a St Johns icon or logo to front cover.non-fictionFirst Aid to the Injured was the official training manual of the St John Ambulance Association, arranged to follow the syllabus of their First Aid course. It was written by James Cantlie for the St John Ambulance Association. The volume is a practical instructional text covering anatomy basics, how to treat fractures, dislocations, sprains and strains, circulation and blood loss, the nervous system, poisoning cases, and the organisation of first aid response essentially a comprehensive guide to the principles and practice of First Aid, reflecting the state of medical knowledge at the time.flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, first aid to the injured, book