Part of the O'Donahoo Collection. See Cat no. 10928.3 for details of service for Robert Raymond O'Donahoo. No. 1399.Cream coloured envelope addressed to Mr R. O'Donahoo. Limbless Soldier's Association details on front in black type. Recipients name and address typed in black on centre of envelope front. Postmark at top in black. Cancelled 7c. stamp featuring Queen Elizabeth II on purple background on top RH corner. Envelope closing flap on back secured with tape. Tear across top opening.Typed on front in black: "Mr. R. O'Donahoo, 1 High St. KANGAROO FLAT (underlined), Vic 3555"o'donahoo collection, robert raymond o'donahoo, letter, limbless soldiers' association

Part of the O'Donahoo Collection. See Cat No. 10992 for details of service for "Arthur Raymond O'Donahoo", VX135349.Round silver coloured metal badge featuring a central map of Australia surrounded by a laurel wreath, topped with a King's crown. Inscribed with the words ”To The Women of Australia”.Suspended below is a rectangular metal bar with one brass star indicating that the recipient had one relative serving overseas.Stamped on back: “245785” Manufacturers details on the back in raised lettering.o'donahoo collection, arthur raymond o'donahoo, female relative's badge, ww2

Part of the O'Donahoo collection. See Cat No. 10992 for details of service for "Arthur Raymond O'Donahoo", VX135349.Brown card covered book A.A.B. 83 detailing service of a WW2 soldier. 40 pages with cut edges. Text on pages in black type. Lines on pages in black ink. Handwritten details on pages in both black and red ink. Stamps on pages in purple ink. Cover bears the Australian Coat of Arms printed in black.Details of owner on cover, handwritten in black ink. “VX 135349, Spr O'Donahoo A.R”. Details of owner handwritten in black ink on pages 4 & 5. Details of owner's next of kin in black ink on page 40.o'donahoo collection, arthur raymond o'donahoo, service book, ww2.

Part of the O'Donahoo Collection. See Cat No. 10928.3 for details of service for "Robert Raymond O'Donahoo" R/N 1399.Gold coloured medallion with central shield. Shield surrounded by garter shape. Initials K.F.F.B. on shield. details of recipient engraved on back.Engraved on shield on front: 'K.F.F.B.' Engraved on back: 'PRES. TO R.R. O'DONAHOO FOR BRAVE SERVICES AT GALLIPOLI 1915'. Stamped on back: '(Symbol) 9 (Symbol) U (Symbol).o'donahoo collection, robert raymond o'donahoo, memorabilia, medallion, gallipoli, ww1, k.f.f.b.

Part of the O'Donahoo Collection. Seer Cat 10928.3 for details of service for "Robert Raymond O'Donahoo" S/N 1399.1. Bronze coloured Rising Sun collar badge. Two loops on back. 2. Bronze coloured semi-circular shoulder badge bearing the words "AUSTRALIA". Two loops on back.o'donahoo collection, robert raymond o'donahoo, rising sun badge, shoulder badge, ww1

Part of the O'Donahoo Collection. Badge belonging to Mr Paul O'Donahoo, Navy No. S124975. Enlisted 10th October 1978.Oval machine embroidered Royal Australian Navy badge. Backing velcroed to badge to enable attachment to uniform. Badge features an anchor with words “ROYAL AUSTRALIAN NAVY” surrounding it. Rope border around both. Badge topped with coloured Queen's Crown. All other embroidery in gold coloured thread. All on black background.o'donahoo collection, paul o'donahoo, royal australian navy, cloth badge

Part of the O'Donahoo Collection. See cat No. 10992 for details of service for Arthur Raymond O'Donahoo (No. VX135349) WW2 service.Blank 1939-45 Star, not a replica. Ribbon is missing. No name is engraved on back.o'donahoo collection, arthur raymond o'donahoo, medal, 1939-45 star, ww2

Part of the O'Donahoo Collection. Medal issued to Mr. Paul O'Donahoo (No. S124975) who enlisted in the Navy along with his twin brother Francis on 10 October 1978.Circular silver coloured medal with red, white and black striped ribbon attached. Silver colour clasp on back of ribbon. Name and number of recipient engraved around rim of medal. Obverse features Australia Coat of Arms with 'THE AUSTRALIAN SERVICE MEDAL' around the edge. reverse features words 'FOR SERVICE' below a Queen's Crown wreath of wattle surrounding words and crown.Engraved around rim of medal: 'S124975 P.P. O'Donahoo'.o'donahoo collection, paul o'donahoo, australian service medal, award

Issued to commemorate the 60th Anniversary of the end of World War II. Part of the O'Donahoo Collection. See Cat No. 10992 for details of service for Arthur Raymond O'Donahoo (No. VX135349.1. Gold coloured medallion produced by Royal Mint. On the obverse side is the Australian Coat of Arms. The reverse symbolises the Navy, Army and Air FRorce over a stylized map of Australia. 2. Black hard cardboard box with the Australian Coat of Arms and lettering in gold on top. Gold coloured lettering inside. Medallion sits in a felt covered recess in box. 3. Four page souvenir pamphlet with colour illustration on front. Text in black type.1. Inscribed around the edge of obverse: “WORLD WAR II, SERVICE TO AUSTRALIA”. 2. Embossed in Gold on top of box: Australian Coat of Arms above “AUSTRALIAN GOVERNMENT, Department of Veterans Affairs”. Printed in gold lettering inside: “60th Anniversary of the end of World War II, for Service to Australia”. o'donahoo collection, arthur raymond o'donahoo, medal, wwii, commemoration.

Programme prepared by the Citizens of Bendigo to welcome home returned WW1 soldiers. Part of the O'Donahoo Collection. See cat No. 10928.2 for details of service for Robert Raymond O'Donahoo (No. 1399).A5 sized single page pamphlet with printing on one side. Text in blue type with border. Australian Red Ensign and Union Jack at top of page. Double line border in “Art Nouveau” style.o'donahoo collection, robert raymond o'donahoo, welcome home programme, ww1, bendigo

Returned from Active Service badge issued to Pte Robert Raymond O'Donahoo. Part of the O'Donahoo Collection. See Cat No. 10928.3 for details of service for Pte "Robert Raymond O'Donahoo" (No. 1399).Round bronze coloured badge. badge is topped with a King's Crown. Rising Sun in the centre over the letters A.I.F. Around the edge in raised lettering: RETURNED FROM ACTIVE SERVICE - ISSUED BY DEPT OF DEFENCE. Two loops with clips on back. Issue number stamped on back.Stamped on back: '19668'.o'donahoo collection, robert raymond o'donahoo, badge, ww1, returned from active service.

The North Australian Observation Unit was formed in early 1942 to patrol remote parts of Northern Australia. Part of the O'Donahoo Collection. See Cat 1992 for details of service for Arthur Raymond O'Donahoo, VX135349.1. & 2. Felt patch with mustard-yellow coloured lozenge shape next to a dark green lozenge shape. Grey/Khaki backing. 2. Has grey backing and is a smaller version of 1.o'donahoo collection, arthur raymond o'donahoo, northern australia observation unit, naou, ww2, colour patch

14th Battalion 1st AIF colour patch and related association badge to which R.R. O'Donahoo belonged. Part of the O'Donahoo Collection. See Cat No. 10928.3 for details of service for "Robert Raymond O'Donahoo" No. 1399.1. & 2. Horizontally aligned rectangular wool flannel colour patch divided yellow over dark blue. 3. Horizontally aligned rectangular metal and enamel badge with yellow over dark blue.o'donahoo collection, robert raymond o'donahoo, 14th battalion, ww1, colour patch.

Anzac Commemorative medallion in case with certificate presented to R.R. O'Donahoo to mark the 50th Anniversary of the Gallipoli landing. Part of the O'Donahoo Collection. See Cat No. 10928.3 for details of service for "Robert Raymond O'Donahoo" S/N 1399.1. Circular bronze medal with Queen's Crown on top. Obverse features Simpson and his donkey carrying a wounded soldier. Laurel wreath below with plaque bearing the word ANZAC, 1915 above donkey. Reverse features a Queen's Crown on top with a wreath and plaque at bottom. Centre has a relief map of Australia and New Zealand with the Southern Cross. Recipients name engraved on plaque. 2. Black leatherette, covered, hinged box with purple coloured lining. Medal sits on spring loaded pad with indentation to house it. 3. Cream coloured certificate with details in black type. Australian Coat of Arms at top. 1. Engraved on plaque on reverse: "R.R. O'DONAHOO"o'donahoo collection, robert raymond o'donahoo, anzac medallion, gallipoli, ww1

Photograph believed to be that of Robert Raymond O'Donahoo. O'Donahoo lost a leg in WW1 after being WIA on Gallipoli 29 Aug 1915. Part of the O'Donahoo Collection. See Cat No. 10928.3 for details of service for Robert Raymond O'Donahoo. No. 1399.Black and white photograph of a man in a suit. man appears disabled as he is using crutches for support. Man is standing in front of a weatherboard building.Stamped on back in black ink. “9,48”o'donahoo collection, robert raymond o'donahoo, photograph

Postcard sent to R.R. O'Donahoo whilst he was recuperating in the 3rd London Gen Hospital, Wandsworth, following leg amputation surgery. Part of the O'Donahoo Collection. See Cat No. 10928.3 for details of service for Robert Raymond O'Donahoo (no.1399).Colour postcard featuring a child looking over its shoulder. Background in khaki colour. Text “KHAKI” and “I WON'T WEAR ANYTHING ELSE” in black type. postcard format on back with handwritten details. Postmark in black ink.Handwritten in black ink on back; '“Please don't be so rash, S.R.” Handwritten in black ink on back: “Pte O'Donahoo, 14th A.I.F., B.7., 3rd London Gen Hospt, Wandsworth, S.C.”o'donahoo collection, robert raymond o'donahoo, postcard, ww1, 3rd london general hospital.

Anzac Day school medal issued in 1916. Struck by the Education Dept of Victoria for distribution to children in 1916 to commemorate the first anniversary of the Anzac landing. Part of the O'Donahoo Collection. See Cat No. 10928.3 for details of service for "Robert Raymond O'Donahoo" No. 1399.Round copper coloured medallion. Obverse has head of George V with words 'FOR KING AND COUNTRY 1916'. Reverse has word "ANZAC' within a wreath. Around edge; DEPT OF EDUCATION VICTORIA, LEST WE FORGET 25 APRIL 1915. Loop for a ribbon on top.o'donahoo collection, robert raymond o'donahoo, anzac, ww1, commemorative medal

Letter written to R.R. O'Donahoo from Numurkah Fire Brigade Secretary. In it the Secretary expresses thanks and gratitude on behalf of the Brigade for O'Donahoo's service and sacrifice for King and Empire. Part of the O'Donahoo collection. See Cat no. 10928.3 for details of service for Robert Raymond O'Donahoo (No. 1399).Cream coloured quarto sized page with “Numurkah Fire Brigade” letterhead in red at top, text of letter handwritten in black ink.o'donahoo collection, robert raymond o'donahoo, letter, numurkah fire brigade.

Personal account by R.R. O'Donahoo of his experience following being WIA on Gallipoli and subsequently losing a leg. He details the after effects of amputation and treatment on return to Melbourne, Australia. Document also details issues faced by O'Donahoo regards obtaining a pension. Part of the O'Donahoo Collection. See Cat No. 10928.3 for details of service for Robert Raymond O'Donahoo (1399). Note: On this document O'Donahoo lists his service number as 1496 not 1399 as appears on his medals.1. 2. 3. Cream coloured quarto sized pages with type in purple ink.o'donahoo collection, robert raymond o'donahoo, letter, ww1

Medal set belonging to VX135349, "Arthur Raymond O'Donahoo". (Born Bendigo (Kangaroo Flat) Initially enlisted in the CMF on 5.11.1941 No V245128 age 19 years 9 months, (Enlisted Katherine NT) transferring from the CMF on 25.1.1943 to the 2nd AIF as VX13549. His Active service is recorded as Darwin Area 1.8.1942 - 11.1.1944, 26.6.1944 - 30.11.1944, Morotai & Borneo 7.6.195 - 15.3.1946, discharged on 29.3.46 serving as a private in 11 Aust. Small Ships Company. Part of the O'Donahoo Collection.Set of six swing mounted WW2 medals consisting of; 1. 1939-1945 Star. 2. Pacific Star. 3. Defence Medal. 4. War Medal 1939-45. 5. Australian Service Medal. 6. Australian Service Medal 1945-1975. (With SW Pacific clasp.) All medals with appropriate ribbons. All medals are engraved with recipients name. Backing on group is green felt. Pin on back for securing to a jacket.Engraved on back of each star: “VX135349, A.R. O'Donahoo” Engraved on rim of three round medals; “VX135349, A.R. O'Donahoo” Engraved on back of Aust. Service Medal 1945-1975: “VX135349, A.R. O'Donahoo”o'donahoo collection, arthur raymond o'donahoo, medals, ww2

Part of the O'Donahoo Collection. Replica medal set belonging to Francis O'Donahoo (No. R124983) who enlisted in the Navy with his twin brother Paul, on 10th October 1978. The Australian Service Medal 1975 - with Middle East clasp was issued to RAN service members for deployment to the North West Indian Ocean, 1st September 1980 to 31 July 1986. Paul and Francis O'Donahoo are sons of WW2 veteran, Arthur Raymond O'Donahoo (No. VX135349) and grandsons of WW1 Veteran, Robert Raymond O'Donahoo (No. 1399).Replica court mounted medal set consisting of; 1. Australian Service Medal 1975- with Middle East clasp. 2. The Australian Defence Medal. Details of medal mounting service printed on white paper and attached to back of set.Printed on label on back 'David Hirsh Medal Mounting, 12 Hanson Avenue, GLEN HUNTLY, Vic 3163, Tel/fax 03 9571 5469.'o'donahoo collection, francis o'donahoo, medal set', australian service medal, australian defence medal

Letters related to R.R. O'Donahoo receiving a war pension. Refer back to 10964.3. 1. Letter from J.O'Donahoo (cousin) to R.R. O'Donahoo informing him that he has contacted the Prime Minister , Mr Hughes, concerning the issue of a war pension. 2. Copy of a letter from the Prime Minister's Secretary acknowledging the receipt of the letter in 1. 3. Copy of letter sent by J. O'Donahoo to P.M.'s Secretary informing him that R.R. O'Donahoo had been granted a pension. Part of the O'Donahoo Collection. 1. Cream coloured quarto sized page with text in purple type. Printed letterhead in black type at top. Handwritten signature in black ink. 2. Cream coloured quarto sized page with text in purple type. Letter marked copy. 3. Cream coloured quarto sized page with text in purple type. Letter marked copy.o'donahoo collection, robert raymond o'donahoo, war pension, letters, prime minister hughes

Medal set and ribbon bars belonging to Pte "Robert Raymond O'Donahoo" (No. 1399). Born Epsom. Enlisted in Bendigo on 19/10/1914 in 2nd Reinforcements of 14th Battalion, aged 22. Embarked for Egypt 2/2/1915 and for Gallipoli on 12/4/1915. He was WIA 29/8/1915 with GSW to left leg and transferred to England where his left leg was amputated. RTA 19/6/1916 and discharged 25/12/1916. Note: Part of O'Donahoo's record on National Archives lists his service number as 1496. His medals are marked with the number 1399. Part of the O'Donahoo Collection.1. Court mounted trio of WW1 Medals consisting of 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal. Ribbons on medals are new. Pin and clasp on back. 2. Ribbon bar with original trio ribbons. Pin and clasp on back. 3. Ribbon bar with new ribbons. Two pins and clips on back.1. Stamped on back of 1914-15 Star: 1399 Pte R.R. O'DONAHOO 14 BN, A.I.F.' Stamped on rim of British War Medal and Victory Medal: '1399 Pte R.R. O'DONAHOO, 14 BN, A.I.F.'o'donahoo collection, robert raymond o'donahoo, gallipoli, 14th battalion, ww1

Medal issued to commemorate the visit of the British Naval Squadron to Australia in 1924. Part of the Donahoo collection. See Cat No. 100928.3 for details of service for "Robert Raymond O'Donahoo", 1399.Copper coloured round medal with loop at top. Obverse features the head of George V with 'FOR KING AND COUNTRY' around it. Reverse side features a sailor on a deck with bull dog standing before a cannon. Cutlass in hand. Four ships in background. Words 'AUSTRALIA WELCOMES THE BRITISH NAVAL SQUADRON 1924'.o'donahoo collection, robert raymond o'donahoo, commemorative medal, british navy

BHS CollectionBendigo Advertiser ''The way we were'' from 2003. Women lead the way. Picture is the winning Bendigo East pennant team from 1964. Back row: I. lowe, N. Parker, Z. Hogg, K. Deady, J. Robertson, J. McKean, O. Body, E. Willis, V. Doble, E. Twigg and E. Brambley. Front row: L. Hewitt, I. Cox, J. Hewitt, E. Bower, M. O'Donahoo, L. Frankland. The clip is in a folder.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were

BHS CollectionCopy (2 pages) of a Bendigo Advertiser Feature dated Thursday, April 13, 1972 titled Bendigo Says. Good-bye to the Trams. Article contains photos of trams, a photo of a conductor assisting an elderly lady with a shopping jeep and a photo of trams and people at the Alexander Fountain. The article mentions Four Eras of Trams, a poem titled 'The Trammies' by R L Harrowfield, some men who worked on the trams and tasks they did, some accidents, local identities, and some of Tom Griffiths memories.bendigo, history, long gully history group, the long gully history group - bendigo says good-bye to the trams, the electric supply company of victoria, state electricity commission of victoria, cr d e elliott, the city council, bendigo trust, sandhurst and eaglehawk tramway company, bendigo tramway company, battery trams, steam trams, electric trams, r l harrowfield, tom griffiths, baby health centre, miss tavenor's sweet shop, needle mine, the robbie burns hotel, eaglehawk wine saloon, town hall hotel, hooley's dress fabrics, kevin anstee, bert knight, bendigo curtain service, graham o'donahoo, john henderson, the english electric traction company, princess theatre, upper reserve, five lions, hercules mine, needle loop (needle mine), jim collins, arch robinson's seat, st liborius church, virginia mine, upper reserve (qeo), bendigo tram history, gibson's, blum's, powney's, view point newsagency, city offices, hopetoun hotel, ?ob & dorothy mills' concern, gillies bros pty ltd