Article detailing the wartime careers of Matron Edith Lydia Shaw and Sister Nestor Gwyneth James.Newspaper clipping with one column of text and a small black and white photograph of a woman wearing a hat. The caption reads, 'Matron Shaw.'edith lydia shaw, nestor gwyneth james, hospital ship wanganella, australian general hospital gaza, royal red cross, order of the royal red cross, 10th australian general hospital, 2/10th agh

As well as his army positions, Kelly-Kenny was very interested in politics in his native County Clare. In the Second Anglo-Boer War he was , as a Lieutenant-General, General Officer Commanding the 6th Division of the South African field forces. He was twice mentioned in dispatches and received the Queen's South African Medal with four clasps. He was involved in the relief of Kimberley, the battles of Paardeberg, Poplar Grove and Driefontein. Lieutenant-General Kitchener was appointed commander and over-ruled Kelly-Kenny's plan to besiege Cronji and bombard his force from a safe distance. Kitchener ordered an assault on the Boer trenches. The result was "Bloody Sunday" - an unnecessary sacrifice of hundreds of lives on the British side. Kelly-Kenny was involved in the engagements at Poplar Grove and Driefontein where the 6th Division distinguished itself. These were viewed as key to destroying the Boer morale and winning the war. General Kelly-Kenny was a close friend of King Edward VII. Appointments made, at the insistence of the King, were often challenged. Due to his loyalty and abilities Kelly-Kenny was appointed Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath and received a knighthood in a private audience. Once again others tried to have him moved from the War Office but the King intervened again and he remained in his position. He was conferred with the Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath (1904), Grand Cross of the Red Eagle (1905 - Germany), Grand Cross of the Rising Sun (1906 - Japan) and on his return to Britain he received the Knight Grand Cross of the Royal Victorian Order (1906) Individual image taken from photographed poster of tobacco and cigarette cards.kell-kenny, county clare, lieutenant-general, kimberley, queen's south african medal, paardeberg, poplar grove, driefontein, kitchener, bloody sunday, cronji, boer war, trenches, knight commander of the order of the bath, war office, king, king edward vii, knight grand cross of the order of the bath, grand cross of the red eagle, grand cross of the rising sun, knight grand cross of the royal victorian order

David Aloysius Patrick McKenzie-McHarg, L.I.B, O.B.E was born on 20th June 1918 in Albury, NSW to Hugh Patrick McKenzie-McHarg and Laura May (Dunne) McKenzie-McHarg. McKenzie-McHarg served on the Council of the United Shire of Beechworth for more than a decade during the 1960s-70s, including seven years as president. He was renowned as a public speaker and played a significant role in the community. In recognition for his outstanding achievements and services rendered to the Beechworth community he was awarded an Order of the British Empire (OBE) in 1976. David McKenzie-McHarg died on 6th June 1992 and is buried in Beechworth Cemetery. David McKenzie-McHarg’s wife, Marjorie Jean McKenzie McHarg, was well known to the Beechworth community as a brilliant pianist and played at all the balls and house parties. Apparently, she could play without sheet-music and would only have to hear a tune once to play it to near perfection. Together, they were a formidable asset to the Beechworth community over many years The British honours system has various orders, usually relating to the monarchy, military and colonial officials. An OBE (or order of the British Empire) is given for an outstanding achievement or service to the community. This will have had a long-term, significant impact and stand out as an example to others. This Order was established by George V in 1917 in response to recognising the thousands of men and women who served in a variety of non-combatant roles during the First world war who didn’t otherwise receive any formal recognition but were certainly worthy of acknowledgement. Recommendations for appointments to this Order were originally made on the nomination of the United Kingdom, however this soon became available to Commonwealth countries as well. However, Australia officially ceased to recommend the Order of the British Empire in 1989 with the establishment of the Order of Australia. Silver badge suspended from red ribbon with pearl-grey edges. The badge is in the form of a cross patonce (having the arms growing broader and floriated toward the end), the obverse of which bears the same field as the star pictures George V and Queen Mary. The reverse bears George V's Royal and Imperial Cypher. Both are within a ring bearing the motto of the Order: FOR GOD AND THE EMPIRE. The presentation case in which the medal is housed is of a black outer boarder edge leatherette finishing, block letters in gold OBE. The inside has a cream velvet base with a silk padded liner to the roof with the full set of Royal Mint Crest Mark. Obverse: FOR GOD AND THE EMPIRE / burke museum, obe, obe medal, beechworth, david mckenzie-mcharg, british honours system, george v, beechworth community, order of australia., order of the british empire, marjorie jean mckenzie mcharg

Contents: • Compulsory Certificate, Education Department, South Australia, Stanley Simpson Addison of Aldinga School, Reg. No. 149, 11 October 1893 • Composition Book, Stanley Simpson Addison, 1894 • Stanley Simpson Addison admitted to the Degree of Bachelor of Science in The University of Adelaide, 16 December 1908 • Appointment of Mr Stanley Simpson Addison as Sub Lieutenant in the Royal Navy Volunteer Reserve, 16 March 1918 • Presented by the Joint Committee of the British Red Cross and the Order of St John of Jerusalem in England to Mr Stanley S. Addison in recognition of valuable services rendered during the War, 1914 - 1919 • George the Fifth; Grant of the dignity of a Member of the Civil Division of the Order of the British Empire to Stanley Addison, Esq., 15 October 1920 • Appointment of Stanley Simpson Addison as one of His Majesty’s Justices of the Peace, Crown Law Offices, Melbourne, 9 April 1923 • Credential issued to Mr. Stanley S. Addison MBE, BSc, JP upon proceeding on a visit to Europe, Premiers Office, Melbourne, 8 January 1929 • Stanley Simpson Addison, Matriculation Certificate, University of Melbourne, 3 October 1934 • Stanley Simpson Addison admitted to the Degree of Bachelor of Arts in the University of Melbourne, 4 April 1936 • Appointment by the Solicitor-General of S.S. Addison as a Commissioner for Declarations under the Statutory Declarations Act 1911-1922, Canberra 14 November 1940 • Australian Red Cross Society Certificate of Service awarded to Mr Stanley S. Addison in recognition of faithful service rendered to the Australian Red Cross during the World War of 1939-1945 • Coronation Medal: E II R, Buckingham Palace, By Command of HER MAJESTY THE QUEEN the accompanying Medal is forwarded to Councillor Stanley Simpson Addison to be worn in commemoration of Her Majesty’s Coronation, 2nd June, 1953 [Medal not included] • Birth Certificate, Stanly Simpson Addison, 14 October 1880, Willunga, South Australia • Marriage Certificate; Stanley Simpson Addison and Minnie Vera Elizabeth Staley, Parish of Christ Church, Brondesbury, Middlesex, England, 8 January 1917 • Copy of Eulogy given by Sir John Nimmo at Stanley Addison’s funeral service, January 1972 (see 04605-2-3) stanley simpson addison

Miniature Medals, all original, court mounted. 1. Khedives Star - 1882-1891. 2. Imperial Service Order. (GV). 3. George Medal (GVI) 4. Royal Red Cross (ERII). 5. France and Germany Star. 6. Polar Medal (ERII) Antarctic 1955-56 - 1956 - 57, 1957-58 Clasps.pbt750to755, bob english collection, passchendaele barracks trust

Matron (Major) Olive Dorothy PASCHKE No VX38812 enlisted in the AAMC on 3.8.40 age 35 years. Promoted to Matron 8.1.1941, posted to 10th AGH on 11.1.1941, embarked for Malaya 3.2.1941 disembarking 18.2.1941, awarded the RRC 1st Class 1.1.1942 in the New Years Honors list signed by Gordon Bennett, detached to 2/4th CCS on 6.1.1942, embarked from Singapore 12.2.1942 for Australia. She was serving in Singapore when the Japanese invaded. She with many other Nurses during the bombing left on the ill fated "Vyner Brooke" which was later bombed by the Japanese in the Sundra Straits near Banka Island. Abandoning the ship she and 5 other Nurses drifted away on a raft and never seen again on 14.2.42. Many others became POW,s, drowned or murdered by the Japanese. Her records state believed killed on or after 11.2.142 dated 8.6.1944 then Now reported missing and for official purposes presumed dead, dated 11.4.1945. Records state she was granted the promotion of Major in 1943. CCS (Casualty Clearing Station) RRC ( Royal Red Cross) AGH (Australian General Hospital)Five page "order of service" re the unveiling of a memorial to "Matron O.D. Paschke RRC AANS 10th Australian General hospital." at the Dimboola Memorial High school." A sepia tone photo of O.D Paschke is stapled inside the order of service." printing is in blue & Brown. Front page has the Australian coat of arms at the top.documents - pamphlets, religon - christian, paschke, pow

Squadron Leader Alan Reed from the Royal Australian Air Force 052363 served in Vietnam from 26 May 1968 until 20 November 1968. He spent most of his tour detached to the 12th Tactical Reconnaissance Squadron, US Air Force. He was made an Officer of the Order of Australia (AO) in June 1989 for his service to the RAAF as Air Officer Commanding, Support Command. For his service with the USAF, Alan Reed was awarded the United States Distinguished Flying Cross with oak leaf cluster. His final rank with the Air Force was Air Vice Marshal and his last posting was with Headquarters, Australian Force Vietnam (RAAF Element) Circular woven cloth badge with Phantom air craft on it and red writing.Mc.Donnell Phantom II ' White, Red, Blue, Black. Velcro Back.cloth badge, insignia, squadron leader alan reed, royal air force, 052363, 12th tactical reconnaissance squadron, raaf, united states distinguished flying cross, united states air force, usaf, air vice marshall allan reed, australian force headquarters, raaf element, officer of the order of australia

Squadron Leader Alan Reed from the Royal Australian Air Force 052363 served in Vietnam from 26 May 1968 until 20 November 1968. He spent most of his tour detached to the 12th Tactical Reconnaissance Squadron, US Air Force. He was made an Officer of the Order of Australia (AO) in June 1989 for his service to the RAAF as Air Officer Commanding, Support Command. For his service with the USAF, Alan Reed was awarded the United States Distinguished Flying Cross with oak leaf cluster. His final rank with the Air Force was Air Vice Marshal and his last posting was with Headquarters, Australian Force Vietnam (RAAF Element) Rectangular woven cloth badge signifying '100 Missions in Vietnam' white, red and black.Ace of Spades insignia.cloth badge, alan reed, royal australian air force, 052363, 12th tactical reconnaissance squadron, us air force, united states distinguished flying cross, air vice marshall allan reed, squadron leader alan reed, pilot, australian force headquarters, raaf, officer of the order of australia

Squadron Leader Alan Reed from the Royal Australian Air Force 052363 served in Vietnam from 26 May 1968 until 20 November 1968. He spent most of his tour detached to the 12th Tactical Reconnaissance Squadron, US Air Force. He was made an Officer of the Order of Australia (AO) in June 1989 for his service to the RAAF as Air Officer Commanding, Support Command. For his service with the USAF, Alan Reed was awarded the United States Distinguished Flying Cross with oak leaf cluster. His final rank with the Air Force was Air Vice Marshal and his last posting was with Headquarters, Australian Force Vietnam (RAAF Element) The Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC) is a military decoration of the United States Armed Forces. The medal was established on July 2, 1926, and is currently awarded to any persons who, after April 6, 1917, distinguish themselves by single acts of heroism or extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight. Both heroism and extraordinary achievement are entirely distinctive, involving operations that are not routine. The medal may be awarded to friendly foreign military members in ranks equivalent to U.S. Pay Grade of O-6 and below, in combat in support operations.Distinguished Flying Cross medal in a wooden frame with glass front. Gold coloured medal described as "First Oak Leaf Cluster" attached to blue, white and red striped ribbon mounted on navy blue velvet.distinguished flying cross, alan reed, united states air force, vietnam, squadron leader alan reed, royal australian air force, 052363, 12th tactical reconnaissance squadron, officer of the order of australia, raaf, usaf, air vice marshall allan reed, headquarters, australian force vietnam, raaf element

The Distinguished Conduct medal (DCM) was (until 1993) the 2nd level military medal awarded to other ranks. The Victoria Cross (VC) was the highest. It is the "other ranks" equivelent to the Distinguished Service Order (DSO) 5RAR Recipients were Sgt B K London, Sgt A B McNultyA black board with withe text about Distingushed Conduct Medal (DCM) award to 5 RAR recipients. The medal includes a round silver metal with text "Elizabeth II Dei Gratia F.D." and a ribbon with two big separated red stripes on a black background. The Distinguished Conduct medal (DCM) was (until 1993) the 2nd level military medal awarded to other ranks. The Victoria Cross (VC) was the highest. It is the "other ranks" equivelent to the Distinguished Service Order (DSO) 5RAR Recipients were Sgt B K London, Sgt A B McNultyDistinguished Conduct Medal (DCM);'s details and names of recipients.medal, 5 rar, distinguished conduct medal, sgt a.b. mcnulty, replica medals, sgt brian kent london, 214650, 5th battalion, the royal australian regiment, sgt alan barry mcnulty, 3411264, dcm

DISTINGUISHED SERVICE ORDER (DSO). The Distinguished Service Order (DSO) is awarded for meritorios or distinguished service to officers during wartime, typically in actual combat. 5 RAR recipients are Lt Col J A Warr, Lt Col C N KhanA black board with white texts about Distinguished Service Order (DSO) award and the recipients. The medal includes a white cross with golden edged and a gold royal cypher on red background inside a wreath of laurel at center. The ribbon has one big red stripe in between two blue smaller stripes. DISTINGUISHED SERVICE ORDER (DSO). The Distinguished Service Order (DSO) is awarded for meritorios or distinguished service to officers during wartime, typically in actual combat. 5 RAR recipients are Lt Col J A Warr, Lt Col C N KhanDistinguished Service Order (DSO)'s details and names of recipients.medals, replica medals, the distinguished service order (dso), lt col john arnold warr, 3487, lt col colin nicholas khan, 235030, royal australian infantry corps, 5th battalion, the royal australian regiment

This badge has been issued by the Victorian branch of the Manchester Unity Independent Order of OddFellows. This is a benefit society owned by members who assist other members in times of illness or unemployment. Originally founded in Manchester, England, the M.U.I.O.O.F. started in Melbourne in 1840. The Warrnambool branch was founded in 1860. This badge has no known local provenance but Warrnambool members of the M.U.I.O.O.F. would probably have worn such a badge in the past so it is kept as a memento of those times.Gold metal badge in a shield shape with royal blue enamel with text as a banner across the top and again at the bottom . An inner shield contains a cross in red with five stars . The four corners each contain a symbol .MANCHESTER UNITY IOOF . Victoria at the top of the badge. Makers name Newman is stamped on the back.manchester unity independent order of oddfellows, manchester

Presented to 1st Battalion, The Royal Western Australia Regiment by Field Marshall HRH The Prince Phillip, Duke of Edinburgh at a parade held at the Western Australian Cricket Association Ground, East Perth on 25 November 1962. The Royal Western Australia Regiment was formed on 1 July 1960 from the amalgamation of the following existing infantry battalions in the State at the time :- • 11th/44th Infantry Battalion (The City of Perth Regiment) • 16th Infantry Battalion (The Cameron Highlanders of Western Australia) • 28th Infantry Battalion (The Swan Regiment) At the above presentation of colours to the new battalion, the Colours of the former battalions (four sets of Queen's and Regimental colours) were trooped through the ranks of the battalion and marched off the parade for the last time. These former colours were subsequently laid up in the undercroft at the State War Memorial, King's Park on 29 November 1964. These were transferred to the Army Museum of WA in 1988 as part of the Bicentenary Colours Project. (Refer to Items 4-12 for individual records of these colours) 1st Battalion, The Royal Western Australia Regiment was renumbered 16th Battalion effective from 1st January 1966 as part of a move to reintroduce the old battalion numbers back into the State Regimental system 16th Battalion, The Royal Western Australia Regiment was presented with a new set of Colours on 27 October 2002. The original 1962 Colours were formally handed over for safe keeping to the Army Museum of Western Australia on 3 November 2002. Battle Honours allocated to the State Infantry Regiments created under the CMF reorganisation in July 1960 were promulgated in Australian Army Order 85/1962. These were a consolidation of the battle honours awarded to the various individual battalions that were amalgamated to form the new regiments. Royal blue with gold and red fringes. In the centre the main device from the regimental badge consisting of a black swan upon a pair of crossed rifles on a red background, within a circle inscribed "THE ROYAL WESTERN AUSTRALIA REGIMENT". The whole enclosed within a wreath of Australian wattle and surmounted by the Crown. Across the lower portion of the wreath a scroll inscribed with the regimental motto "VIGILANT". In the upper canton the Roman numeral "XVI" (Originally this was the numeral "I" - changed to "XVI" in 1966 - see Historical Background details below) Battle honours emblazoned on the colour : SOUTH AFRICA 1899-1902, SOMME 1916-18, POZIERES, BULLECOURT, MESSINES 1917, YPRES 1917, PASSCHENDAELE, AMIENS, MONT ST QUENTIN, HINDENBURG LINE, LANDING AT ANZAC

Somerville's new child-care centre has been named the Annie Sage Child-Care centre. Annie embarked on her nursing career by training at the old Melbourne Hospital, later becoming matron of the Baby Heath Centre Association Training School in Carlton. In World War 2 she was appointed matron-in-chief of the Royal Australian Army Nursing Corps and saw service in the Middle East and Pacific areas. Colonel Sage was awarded the CBE, the Red Cross Medal and the Florence Nightingale Medal. Later she appointed lady superintendent of the Women's Hospital. After retirement Annie returned to Somerville.A newspaper clipping of a story with a large title above three columns of text'Peninsula Post (Our local paper) 9-12-87' [blue ink, along top]melbourne, valda cole, hastings historical society, benjamin baxter, baxter, carrup-carrup, carlton, new guinea, borneo, singapore, australian victory contingent, england, london, returned nurses club, hastings council, raanc, order of the british empire

Thin red paperback with two staples in the spine. The title is written in large white print on the cover and in the middle is a portrait image of Christense.non-fictionBiography of Christine Sorensen's life and work in the Australian Army Nursing Service (AANS). She served in the Middle East in the First World War and was awarded two Royal Red Cross medals. "A member of the Royal Australian Nursing Federation from 1923 to 1952, Sorensen was a foundation member of the College of Nursing Australia and became a Fellow of the college in July 1949. Retiring on 31 December 1951 she was awarded a Member of the Order of the British Empire (Civil) on 5 June 1952 in recognition of her outstanding service to nursing. Sorensen died on 2 January 1958." - Australian War Memorial record.nursing, nursing history, christense sorensen, aans, australian army nursing service, royal red cross

This is part of the collection that was donated by Squadron Leader Alan Reed. Squadron Leader Alan Reed from the Royal Australian Air Force 052363 served in Vietnam from 26 May 1968 until 20 November 1968. He spent most of his tour detached to the 12th Tactical Reconnaissance Squadron, US Air Force. He was made an Officer of the Order of Australia (AO) in June 1989 for his service to the RAAF as Air Officer Commanding, Support Command. For his service with the USAF, Alan Reed was awarded the United States Distinguished Flying Cross with oak leaf cluster. His final rank with the Air Force was Air Vice Marshal and his last posting was with Headquarters, Australian Force Vietnam (RAAF Element) A coloured photograph of two pilots in uniform. Both pilots are holding their helmets which have a red kangaroo on them. The pilot of the right is Squadron Leader Alan Reed.photograph, squadron leader alan reed, royal australian air force, 052363, 12th tactical reconnaissance squadron, us air force, usaf, united states air force, officer of the order of australia, ao, air officer commanding, united states distinguished flying cross, air vice marshall allan reed, headquarters, australian force vietnam, raaf element, "carolina kangaroo".

Interview article with Major-General Greg Melick on Nellie [Jane] Espie prior to her funeral service in Hobart. Espie served in the Korean and Vietnam wars, was involved in the Royal Australian Army Nursing Corps Association, Florence Nightingale Trust and received many honours including the National Medal, Royal Red Cross, Member of the Order of Australia, the Centenary Medal, was made an RSL Life Member and received a Meritorious Service Medal.A newspaper clipping of a story consisting of three columns of text, an old black and white photo of a masked nurse treating a man's leg and a small colour photo of an older woman in military uniform.nellie jane espie