Riding crops favoured by Officers in First World War and between wars. Attraction declined with loss of horses and mechanization.Limited display valueTwo platted leather riding crops - one having two .303 rounds arrange as handle, however end flap is missing.saddlery, riding crops, leathercraft, horse riding equipment, bullet casings, wwi, 1914-1918, world war one, first world war, mounted soldiers

This riding crop is a short type of whip without a lash, used in horse riding, It would have been used by a rural family in early Orbost.Horses played a vital role in the agricultural history of Orbost. This item is connected to that role.Two whips. .1 is a small leather riding whip with metal casings and small metal horse head at one end. This is a lady's riding crop. .2 is a very long buggy whip with metal casings. Both are hand-made.equestrian whip leather-work

Riding crops are used as a controlling mechanism by horse riders – to regulate the speed of the horse etc. This one was owned by J.C. Lumsden was a jockey in Warrnambool. JC Lumsden or John Calder Lumsden lived at 7 Nelson Street Warrnambool with his parents, father also JC Lumsden. John junior was an amateur jockey in 1950's and sixties and was also a distinguished show rider in "flag races"and the like, winning at local shows and the Melbourne Show. He was also a leading race horse trainer at Warrnambool. This item may well have been his fathers. Although we have no record of where this item came from the following information has recently been uncovered. JC Lumsden or John Calder Lumsden lived at 7 Nelson Street Warrnambool with his parents, father also JC Lumsden. John junior was an amateur jockey in 1950's and sixties and was also a distinguished show rider in "flag races"and the like, winning at local shows and the Melbourne Show. He was also a leading race horse trainer at Warrnambool. This item may well have been his fathers. This is a horse riding crop. It has a rounded wooden stick with interwoven material around one section and the remains of a string handle. The end of the stick has a leather tongue or keeper. There is a knob at the top end of the stick with a brass disc inserted with the name of the owner. The riding crop is much worn and stained. ‘J.C.Lumsden’ ‘Merck & Co.’ horse riding, history of warrnambool, john calder lumsden

A mounted b/w photograph of soldier E. Cousins, standing at ease with riding crop in his hands.Printed on front: Melba and Co. Melbourne Typewritten on white paper: E. Cousins Handwritten on back: Mrs Cunningham, Sunbury P.O. Victoria E. Cousins.melba and company, photographers, cousins, e., cunningham, - (mrs), sunbury, soldiers, george evans collection

"Jack Swatton". Refer Cat No. 6719.2P for his service details.1. Leather baton carried by an Officer on parade. 2. Damaged leather riding crop, missing hand hold.passchendaele barracks trust, equipment, riding crop, baton, jack swatton

A photo of a soldier in army uniform standing on the steps of a verandah of a house and carrying a riding crop. Believed to be P. Collett.on back in biro: Collett 67soldiers, armed forces, uniforms, clothing and dress, collett, p., george evans collection

Mounted b/w photograph of soldier Neil Magnussen at ease with a riding crop under his right arm.Printed on front: Chidley and Co. 73 Bell Street, Fitzroy Typewritten on white paper: Neil Magnussen Handwritten on back: Neil Magnussen (Una)chidley and company, photographers, magnussen, neil, soldiers, armed forces, george evans collection

Constable Alexander Fitzpatrick had a questionable character even before being posted to Greta Police Station in 1878. He made an attempt to arrest Dan Kelly but did not follow correct procedure. He went by himself and had also been drinking beforehand. While Fitzpatrick stated that he was assaulted and suffered a minor gun show wound at the hands of "Ned" Kelly and other family members, his claims were disputed by them. The Kellys "went bush" after this incident and two police parties - one led by Michael Kennedy - were sent in pursuit of them.Sepia toned photograph on cardboard showing Constable Alexander Fitzpatrick holding a riding crop with left elbow resting on a pillar."J.E. Bray, Photo Beecworth" (underneath photograph). "Portrait & Landscape Photographer J.E. Bray Beecworth, Victoria. Negatives kept, copies 1/. each, may be had by forwarding name and address accompanied with remittance to the amount of the order. Photographs coloured in water colours" (on reverse of carte de visite)alexander fitzpatrick, edward kelly, ned kelly, kelly gang, arrest, greta police station, 1878, bushrangers, carte de visite, bray, beechworth

From information on the reverse side, the soldier has been identified as Hugh Sutherland.An unmounted studio photo in black and white of a soldier standing with a riding crop behind his back. He is identified as Hugh Sutherland.written in ink on back: Hugh Sutherland / umasoldiers, armed forces, uniforms, clothing and dress, sutherland, hugh, mendelssohn and company, photographers, george evans collection

Infantry Private 1st AIF 1915 - 1917A b/w postcard sized full portrait of soldier Frank Letten at ease with riding crop tucked under right arm.Typewritten on front: FRANK LETTEN Handwritten on back: FRANK LETTEN Printed on back: POST CARD S.R. SHIER, CAMP STUDIO, SHOW GROUNDSworld war 1, postcards, letten, frank, shier, s. r., photographers, soldiers, uniforms, clothing and dress, armed forces, george evans collection

James William Jardine, a 20 year old farm labourer of Rathscar Victoria sailed with 19th Reinforcements to the 8th Light Horse Regiment. The 8th Light Horse Regiment AIF was raised at Broadmeadows Victoria in September 1914 under the command of Lieutenant Colonel Alexander White and formed part of the 3rd Light Horse Brigade. The regiment served at Gallipoli where in a courageous but ill-fated charge at the Nek on 7 August 1915 it suffered horrendous casualties including Lieutenant Colonel White. Rebuilt in Egypt under the command of Lieutenant Colonel Leslie Maygar VC the regiment went on the serve throughout the Middle East Campaign. Colonel Maygar died of wounds at Beersheba when the regiment was attacked by enemy aircraft while waiting to follow up the successful charge of the 4th LH Brigade on 30 October 1917. The 8th Light Horse AIF was disbanded in 1919, but soon after re-raised as the 8th (Indi) Light Horse in the Citizen Military Forces, superseding 16th (Indi) Light Horse. Black and white studio photograph of soldier in light horse uniform holding riding riding crop. Photo is glued to plastic foam board.2771 Pte / J.W. Jardine / 8 ALH / AIF (Pres) / Taken by Rai-0re Studio Seymourworld war one, wwi, aif, 8th, light horse, jardine, rathscar, seymour

John Joseph LOWERY No 1926. KIA. Refer 3060 for his service history details, also 2564P.Sepia photo of a soldier in uniform with 3 Sergeant stripes & holding a riding crop. Photo is pasted to cardboard & glued to a piece of white painted MDF.Printed top: Lance Sgt J.J.LOWERY 22ND BATTALION Printed at bottom: KILLED IN ACTION 2nd OCT 1917 BROODSEINDE RIDGE ANZACphotograph, ww1, portrait soldier

Edward James Pardew died in 26/9/1927 aged 92. He came to Orbost from New Zealand in 1886 and selected 720 acres of hill land in the Brodribb area. He was a member of the first Orbost Shire Council. His daughter had a fruit & meat shop in McLeod Street. He was an inaugural vestryman of St James Church of England. Edward Pardew was a prominent Orbost citizen in the late 19th / early 20th century.A black / white photograph of a bearded man wearing a hat sitting on a horse. He is holding a horse whip. a riding crop. Behind him is a fenced house.pardew-edward

Mounted sepia coloured photograph of soldier Alfred T. Ozanne standing at ease with riding crop in right hand and left hand behind his back.Printed on front: J. Lockwood - Geelong Typewritten on white paper: Alfred T. Ozanne Handwritten on back: With complements and best wishes - Alfred T. Ozanne.lockwood, j., geelong, ozanne, alfred t., photographers, soldiers, armed forces, george evans collection

Cuthbert "Bert" Lodington enlisted under the Alias George Williams No 1608, 3/6th Batt AIF. KIA 8.5.15. Refer 2072 medals for full service details. Photo in sepia tone re "Bert" Lodington. Central photo on cardboard backing. Soldier standing in uniform holding a riding crop. Backing is light brown with ornamental surrounds."The Marlborough studios 123 Swanston St Melbourne"photogtaphy, military

Leather ladies riding crop with leather handle embellished with embossed silver trim. A small silver ring at the base of the handle allows for the attachment of a wrist strap. The whip end is of plaited leather..7AIR Mareks (indiscernible)riding, horse

Major-General John K Forsyth CMG raised 1st Light Horse Brigade. The men of the 4th Light Horse Regiment regarded him as their first CO, although technically he was not, and always referred to him as 'Dad". He did not officially assume command of the 4th until it reached Egypt, effective from 13 December 1914.Framed portrait of Maj Gen John Keatly Forsyth CMG, Commanding Officer 4th Light Horse Regiment. Hanging in glass case with display including his riding crop and fly whisk.Brass plate inscribed: Major General J K Forsyth CMG DSO 1st CO 4th LH REGT 1st AIF Artist's signature not legible: E L Pryorworld war 1, 4th light horse, general forsyth, portraits

Tan leather riding crop, one end has folded leather flat section, the other a plated knob with a copper Rising Sun badge affixed. The badge has been curved around the shaft of the crop. Badge has Australian Commonwealth Military Forces.military equipment-army, transport-animal, trades-leatherworking, accessory, crop

Sepia photo showing Pte WH Penno in uniform with riding crop. Next to photo is a section with written details of soldier. Photo was taken in England in Contingent uniform for the King's coronation. Photo is set on cream coloured backing, framed in light purple, gold edged wood.photography-photographs, frame accessories, coronation contingent, penno

Cut out image in thick carboard. Jockey leading a horse. The jockey holds the horse by the reigns as he stands by the horse's head. He holds a riding crop. There is a low brick wall and bushes. Above the horse is a sign which reads - H.L. Vivian, Saddler. The cutout is painted in silver. It is framed in a wooden frame, cream mountboard.Front: 'H.L. VIVIAN SADDLER' Back: Holland's Picture Framing stampadvertising, saddler, portland business, vivian, horse

The Battalion C.O. was Lt.Col. F.G. Woods.Black and white portrait of a group of AIF Officers 37 Btn AIF, They are arranged in three rows with a corrugated iron hut behind them. There is long grass in front of them. The officers are in service dress with Sam Brown belts, canes and riding crops. Captain W J Symons V.C. is in the front row. The photo is mounted on a piece of thick cardboard.Names of the officers are printed on the cardboard under the photo. The makers name and address is there as well.ww1, 37 btn, aif, symons v.c.

Gold was found at Club Terrace in 1896. One of the best finds at Club Terrace was the 'Ace of Clubs' mine which was later sold to the Mallina Gold Mining Company. Syd Cadwallader was appointed manager of the company. The gold was smelted and brought to Orbost on horseback. The only protection against thieves was a revolver and riding crop, which the manager always carried. The 'Ace of Clubs' was eventually closed as the company was unable to cope with the rising water problem. (information Newsletter February 2011 - John Phillips)This is a pictorial record of mining methods in East Gippsland in the late 19th century to early 20th century.A black / white photograph of a mine. It is in a bush setting. Men are standing in front of timber mine constructions. Some wooden buildings can be seen behind the structureson back - "Cadwallader's Malina Mine"mining-gold mining-east-gippsland cadwallader-malina-mine gold-mining-battery

BHS CollectionHanro Parade Float: Black and white photo. Parade float with streamers and Hanro banner. Three girls on the float one with jodhpurs and riding crop, blouse and wearing a hat. The middle girl is in a dress holding a long fork and is standing in a tub. The third girl is dressed in patterned material.. On the back is printed in black POST CARD. Correspondence. Address. Hand written in blue pen is *Patriotic Carnival Nov. 1940. Procession. Self, Mary Marchings, Bennie Naismith. Estelle Dole, 1 Farrell Court, Bendigo. Box 116Aphotograph, person, hanro, hanro bendigo parade. patriotic carnival.

This photograph shows the Battery Goldmine at Club Terrace from 1896 - 1905. Gold was found at Club Terrace in 1896. One of the best finds at Club Terrace was the 'Ace of Clubs' mine which was later sold to the Mallina Gold Mining Company. Syd Cadwallader was appointed manager of the company. The gold was smelted and brought to Orbost on horseback. The only protection against thieves was a revolver and riding crop, which the manager always carried. The 'Ace of Clubs' was eventually closed as the company was unable to cope with the rising water problem. (information Newsletter February 2011 - John Phillips) This is a pictorial record of gold mining in East Gippsland during the late 19th - early 20th century.A black / white photograph of an operational mine with scaffolding and bridges. There are several men standing in front.mining-club-terrace mallina-mine battery-mines gold-mining-east-ippsland

This photograph shows the Battery Goldmine at Club Terrace from 1896 - 1905. Gold was found at Club Terrace in 1896. One of the best finds at Club Terrace was the 'Ace of Clubs' mine which was later sold to the Mallina Gold Mining Company. Syd Cadwallader was appointed manager of the company. The gold was smelted and brought to Orbost on horseback. The only protection against thieves was a revolver and riding crop, which the manager always carried. The 'Ace of Clubs' was eventually closed as the company was unable to cope with the rising water problem. (information Newsletter February 2011 - John Phillips)This is a pictorial record of gold mining in East Gippsland during the late 19th - early 20th century.A black / white photograph of a mine site with timber mine constructions spread around. There is a river in the foreground. Some wooden buildings can be seen in the background.gold-mining-battery-mine club-terrace

Black and white copy of original picture showing a gentleman sitting in a chair, wearing riding gear, with a crop resting across his legs."Mr Newcomen Senior".mr newcomen senior

1. Portrait, full length of a soldier standing at ease. He is holding a single rifle with bayonet fixed. He has a peaked cap and the 3"webbing belt on. he is standing in a yard of some sort. Corrugated iron shed in back ground. 2. Portrait, full length of a soldier. Standing legs apart. He is holding a riding crop. he has a leather covered watch. He has one chevron on his left forearm above that are crossed flags. He is wearing a leather bandolier. He has a peaked cap. 3. Group portrait of Australian soldiers on a ship. 13 men - bare headed and slouch hats and 3 peak caps. In the bottom foreground is a small monkey. 4. Group portrait of soldier patients and nurses. 11 men and 4 nurses. The three in front are seated.1. xx 2. On rear - To Dear Auntie from Walter McGillivray. 3. On rear - Thomas Robert Jones 6 Bn 1914, 5 Re-inforcements. No. 1982 23 years Tom Jones and mates. 4. On rear - Edwin W Jones 3511 46 Bn "Snap of some of the ward taken in the garden. I am on the very end, taken the first day I was allowed out of bed," On front is a card and name Ned.passchendaele barracks trust, photographs, ww1

.1) Is re Evan. EVANS No. 3114 in 6th Batt. 10th Reinforcements then transferred to 1st Pioneers. .2) "To Joe & Linne from cousin Leslie 3rd/38th Batt." .10) Letter is to Joe & Linne from apparently "Jim" .1) Re Evans. There is an Evan Owens No 3114 enlisted in 10th reinforcements 6th Batt AIF on 10.7.1915 age 21 years. Em bark for Egypt 29.9.1915, transfer to 1st Pioneer Batt 12.3.1916, embark for France 2.3.1916, WIA 22/27 .7.1916 GSW head, rejoin unit 16.10.1916, discharged from the AIF 3.8.1919. .2) Re Leslie. This possibly Albert Leslie Owens (brother to Evan) No 953, enlisted in the AIF in C Coy 38th Batt on 21.2.1916 age 24 years. Embark for England 20.6.1916, hospital with Measles 18.8.1916, embark for France 22.11.1916, detached to 10th Light Trench Mortar Battery, WIA 6.5.1917 GSW to face and left eye, while recovering he was admitted to hospital 13.8.1917 with Retinitis (eye), returned to Australia and discharged medically unfit 5.2.1918..1) Photo, sepia colour showing large group of soldiers (46) seated on a hill side. A small dog in the front row. .2) Postcard photo of soldier in pith helmet beside palm tress, B&W. .3) Postcard photo of soldier standing with crop, B&W. .4) Postcard photo of soldier standing with officers cane, B&W. .5) Postcard photo of soldier standing with riding crop, B&W. .6) Postcard photo of 11 soldiers outside a hut, B&W. .7) Photo postcard of soldier with "Red Cross" on arm, B&W. .8) Photo postcard of soldier, portrait, B&W. .9) Photo, postcard of group of soldiers (10) outside tents, B&W. .10) Photo, postcard of soldier standing outside building holding a crop, B&W. Letter written on the back in ink, B&W.photography-photographs, military history - army

The collection revolves around cards, letters to "Hannah Firth" of Melbourne. .1) & .2) Cards are from William Martindale No. 1188, enlisted 17.7.15 aged 27. D Coy 29th Bn AIF. Embarked 10.11.15, transferred to 13th F.A.B, returned to Australia 23.6.1919. .3) Card from Henry Haines Sutherland No. 3916. Enlisted 22.7.15 aged 21. 12th reinforcements 14th BN AIF. Transferred to 46th Bn, discharged from the AIF on 20.9.19. .4) & .5) from Bill, .5) from Billie. The rest are unknown. Refer to 4049.12P.1) Postcard, photo, black & white, street scene and mosque. On rear, letter in pencil. .2) Postcard, photo, black & white, harbour scene with ships and city in background. Short letter on rear. .3) Photo, black & white, soldier in peak hat, cpl. stripes, background is clear. On rear, brief note. .4) Postcard, photo, black & white, soldier standing, slouch hat, bandolier, crop, studio background. Brief note on rear. .5) Postcard, photo, black & white, harbour scene, ships with statue on the right. On rear letter. .6) Postcard, photo, black & white, portrait, oval shape, soldier, no hat, wearing ribbons. Nothing on rear. .7) Postcard, photo, black & white, soldier standing, hat, riding crop, spurs, studio background. Nothing on rear. .8) Postcard, photo, black & white, portrait of soldier, slouch hat, no rank, background clear. Nothing on rear. .9) Postcard, photo, sepia, soldier standing, one hand on table, studio background. Nothing on rear. .10) Postcard, photo, sepia, group of seven soldiers, four standing, three sitting outside tents. Nothing on rear. post cards, hannah, photographs