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Bendigo Military Museum
Postcard - POSTCARD - CODFORD AIF CAMP, UK, c1918
... Robert H. Baron... Camp. Part of the Robert H. Baron (No. 3596) and Cooper..., Robert H. Baron.... Camp. Part of the Robert H. Baron (No. 3596) and Cooper ...Photograph of AIF Codford Camp No. 7. R.H. Baron was stationed here in 1918 during WW1. He later transferred to Herdcott Camp. Part of the Robert H. Baron (No. 3596) and Cooper Collections. See Catalogue No. 1981P for details of Baron's service.Black and white photograph featuring three buildings fronting a gravel road. Two signs appear in the foreground. One is labelled 'No. 7 Camp', the other taller one is labelled 'Salvation Army Rest Hut'. A tree lined hill is in the background.On back, handwritten in black ink: 'Dear Mother, this is the entrance to our camp, the 3rd hut down on the outside is our hut, Robert H. Baron.robert h. baron, cooper collection, postcard, codford aif camp -
Bendigo Military Museum
Photograph - FRAMED PHOTOGRAPH, WW1
... Robert H. Baron...Robert H. Baron featured on the left, soldier on the right... goldfields Robert H. Baron featured on the left, soldier on the right ...Robert H. Baron featured on the left, soldier on the right is unknown. Part of the "Robert H. Baron" No. 3596 and Cooper Collections. See catalogue No. 1981P for details of R.H. Baron's service.Framed black and white photographs of two WW1 soldiers in uniform. Brown wooden frame. Photographs are set side by side in cloth covered card mat. Flags of Allied countries embroidered on mat above photographs. Australia's Red Ensign featured in the middle of the array of flags. "FOR UNITED PEACE" embroidered on a banner below flags. Red Ensign set in a white embroidered circle. Glass front. Wire attached to back for hanging on a wall.robert h. baron, cooper collections, photograph, ww1 flags -
Bendigo Military Museum
Accessory - SOVEREIGN CASE
... Robert H. Baron.... Baron'. Part of the Robert H. Baron, No.3596, and Cooper.... Baron'. Part of the Robert H. Baron, No.3596, and Cooper ...1. 9 carat gold sovereign case belonging to 'Robert H. Baron'. Part of the Robert H. Baron, No.3596, and Cooper Collections. See Catalogue No. 1981P for details of R.H. Baron's service.1. Rose gold coloured hinged sovereign case. Circular in shape, interior has spring loaded clip for holding a sovereign. Catch and ring for a chain located on top. Owners initials engraved on front. Message to owner engraved on inside of lid. Outside front and back finely engraved. Hallmark on inside. 2. Brass coloured hinged sovereign case. Circular in shape. Pressed decoration and blank cartouch on front. Back plain. Dark felt lining inside lid. Interior has spring loaded clip for holding a sovereign. Catch and ring for a chain located on top.1. Hallmark stamped on inside and on inside of lid. '9.375'. Engraved on front: R.4.B. Engraved on inside: from Mother to Bob, Xmas, 1924.robert h. baron, cooper collection, sovereign case, accessory -
Bendigo Military Museum
Badge - 57TH BATTALION ASSOCIATION BADGE
... Robert H. Baron...Robert H> Baron initially enlisted in the 57th Battalion... goldfields Robert H> Baron initially enlisted in the 57th Battalion ...Robert H> Baron initially enlisted in the 57th Battalion before joining the 14th Training Battalion on arrival in England. Part of the Robert H. Baron, No. 3596 and Cooper Collections. See Catalogue No. 1981P for details of Baron's service.Rectangular enamelled two colour metal badge with pin fastener. The badge is positioned vertically with the black bar on the left and the red on the right.robert h. baron, cooper collection, badge, 57th battalion -
Bendigo Military Museum
Photograph - PHOTOGRAPH, HMAS ULYSSES, WW1, c.1919
... Robert H. Baron..."Robert H. Baron" returned to Australia on the HMAS Ulysses... goldfields "Robert H. Baron" returned to Australia on the HMAS ..."Robert H. Baron" returned to Australia on the HMAS Ulysses. He left England on 23 July 1919 and arrived at Port Melbourne 2 September 1919. Part of the Robert H Baron (3596) and Cooper Collections. See Catalogue No. 1981P for details of Baron's service.1. Photograph of a ship berthed in a harbour. Tug boat next to ship on starboard side. Handwritten inscription on back. 2. Duplicate of 1, without inscription on back.1. Handwritten in indelible pencil on back; Taken at Cape Town 11/8/19, H.M.A.S. Ulysses left England 23 July 1919, at Port Melbourne, 2 Sept 1919.robert h. baron, cooper collection, hmas ulysses -
Bendigo Military Museum
Medal - BRITISH WAR MEDAL WW1
... Robert H. Baron...Robert H. Baron was only issued with the British War Medal... goldfields Robert H. Baron was only issued with the British War Medal ...Robert H. Baron was only issued with the British War Medal for his WW1 Service. He did not see action and was therefore ineligible for the Victory Medal. Part of the "Robert H. Baron", No. 3596 and Cooper Collections. See catalogue No.1981P for details of R.H. Baron's service.Court mounted circular silver medal with blue, black, white and yellow coloured ribbon. Recipients name stamped on the rim of the medal.Stamped on medal rim "3596 A.L. Cpl R.H. BARON, 57 BN A.I.F."robert h. baron, cooper collection, british war medal, medal ww1 -
Bendigo Military Museum
Badge - BADGE, CAP, BRITISH
... Robert H. Baron... of the Northamptonshire Regiment. Badges collected by Robert H. Baron during World... of the Northamptonshire Regiment. Badges collected by Robert H. Baron during World ...1. Cap Badge of the Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders. 2. Cap Badge of The Border Regiment. 3. Cap badge of the Northamptonshire Regiment. Badges collected by Robert H. Baron during World War One. Part of the "Robert H. Baron" No. 3596, and Cooper Collections. See Catalogue No. 1981P for details of Baron's Service.1. Silver, coloured metal cap badge. Design is pressed into metal. Depicts a circlet with "ARGYLL AND SUTHERLAND" inscribed. Cypher with interlaced and reversed "L". On the left of the cypher is a boars head and on right is a wild cat. Above the cypher is a coronet. All within a wreath of thistles. 2. Silver coloured metal cap badge. Design features a Maltese Cross over a laurel wreath and Order of the Garter Star. Battle honours of the regiment inscribed on the four arms of the cross. Centre of the cross has "ARROYO DOS MOLINOS 1811" inscribed. THE BORDER REGIMENT inscribed on a scroll below cross. 3. Silver coloured metal cap badge, design features a castle within a laurel wreath. Above castle is a scroll inscribed "Gibralter". Below the castle is another scroll inscribed "Talavera". On the base of the wreath is a scroll inscribed "Northhamptonshire".robert h. baron, cooper collection, cap badge, argyll and sutherland, border regiment, northampton regiment -
Bendigo Military Museum
Postcard - POSTCARD - WW1 FRANCE, cWW1
... Robert H. Baron...Part of the "Robert H. Baron", No. 3596 and Cooper... goldfields Part of the "Robert H. Baron", No. 3596 and Cooper ...Part of the "Robert H. Baron", No. 3596 and Cooper Collection. See Cat, No. 1981P for details of Baron's service.1. Black and white photograph featuring burning and destroyed buildings. 2. Black and white photograph featuring horses and wagons with uniformed handlers. Ruined buildings in background. 3. Black and white photograph featuring a shell damaged two story building. Splintered trees in foreground. 4. Black and white photograph of a WW1 battlefield. Three waterfilled shell holes in foreground. Soldiers in background on horizon. 5. Black and white photograph of three soldiers in uniform standing next to a ruined cannon. 6. Black and white photograph of three soldiers in uniform standing next to the barrel of a canon. Soldier in uniform inside the mouth of cannon. 7. Black and white photograph of the surrounds of a ruined building. Statue of a human figure surrounded by metal fence in foreground. 8. Black and white photograph of a bomb damaged church. Rubble in foreground.1, Handwritten in black on front bottom and on back in pencil: 'Fritz Burning village of Ham before leaving.' 2. Handwritten in black on front bottom and on back in pencil: 'Entrance to Langacourt.' 3. Handwritten in pencil on front and back: 'Langacourt Chateau.' 4. Handwritten in black ink on front and in pencil on back: 'Passendaele Ridge.' 5. Handwritten in black ink on front and in pencil on back: 'Captured gun at Cappy.' 6. Handwritten in black ink on front and in pencil on back: 'Cappy.' 7. Handwritten in pencil on front and back: 'Bullecourt Church.' 8. Handwritten in pencil on front and back: 'Viller Brettoneaux Church.'robert h. baron, cooper collection, postcard, ww1, france, battlefields -
Bendigo Military Museum
Photograph - PHOTOGRAPHS - GERMAN BATTLESHIPS, WW1, c.WW1
... Robert H. Baron...Part of the "Robert H. Baron" (No. 3596) and Cooper... goldfields Part of the "Robert H. Baron" (No. 3596) and Cooper ...Part of the "Robert H. Baron" (No. 3596) and Cooper Collections. See Catalogue No. 1981P for details of Baron's service.1. Sepia toned photograph of three ships at anchor. 2. Sepia toned photograph of a battleship at anchor. 3. Sepia toned photograph of a battleship at anchor. 4. Sepia toned photograph of a battleship at anchor.1. In white lettering on front: 'German Battleships in Scapa". 2. In white lettering on front: "Bayern in Scapa". 3. In white lettering on front: "Freidrich-der-Grosse in Scapa". 4. In white lettering on front: "Konig Albert in Scapa".robert h. baron, cooper collection, german battleships, scapa, postcards -
Bendigo Military Museum
Photograph
... Robert H. Baron...Part of the "Robert H. Baron" (No.3596) and Cooper...Part of the "Robert H. Baron" (No.3596) and Cooper ...Part of the "Robert H. Baron" (No.3596) and Cooper Collections. See catalogue No. 1981P for details of Baron's service.Sepia toned photograph of a WW1 soldier in uniform. The photograph is oval in shape.Handwritten in black ink on back: 'snapped in Bourke St, Sat 1st Sept, R.H.B., rotten photo.robert h. baron, cooper collection, photograph, ww1, uniform -
Bendigo Military Museum
Card - CARD - CHRISTMAS, Australian Expeditionary Force, c.WW1
... Robert H. Baron...Part of the "Robert H Baron", No 3596 and Cooper...Part of the "Robert H Baron", No 3596 and Cooper ...Part of the "Robert H Baron", No 3596 and Cooper Collections. See Catalogue No. 1981P for details of Baron's service.1. Four page illustrated Christmas/New Year card. Front cover has two cut outs allowing Union Jack and Australian Flag to be visible. Embossed gold coloured Rising Sun on bottom RH corner. Text in grey type. Pages secured on LHS with blue ribbon. Flags on second page in silk on a cream background. Text on inside in grey type. Handwritten message in black ink. 2. Four page illustrated Christmas/New Year card. Front cover has colour picture of two cats in front of a fire. Text in black font including "Keep The Home Fires Burning". Inside text in grey type. Pages secured with red ribbon on LHS.1. Handwritten in black ink: 'To my Dear Mother, Her loving Soldier Son. Wishing you all a Merry Xmas n a bright new year. 2. Handwritten in black ink 'To Myrtle, Elsie, Alfred dear little Fred, FROM There Loving Soldier Brother Bob. Hoping you have a lovely time at Xmas & the New Year, Bob'robert h. baron, cooper collection, christmas card, ww1 -
Bendigo Military Museum
Badge - SHIRE AWARD, Shire of East Loddon, c.1919-20
... Robert H. Baron...Part of the "Robert H. Baron", No. 3596 and Cooper... goldfields Part of the "Robert H. Baron", No. 3596 and Cooper ...Part of the "Robert H. Baron", No. 3596 and Cooper Collections. See catalogue No. 1981P for details of R.H. Baron's service.Gold coloured metal medallion. Obverse side features an Australian Coat of Arms in the middle. Above the Coat of Arms are two clasped hands. Encircling the Coat of Arms are two rifles and a floral chain. A small ring is attached at the top to hold a chain. Recipients' details are engraved on the back. Hallmark stamped on bottom of back.Engraved on reverse side: "Presented by the Shire of East Loddon to R.H. Baron in grateful appreciation of service rendered in A.I.F. in the Great War." Stamped on reverse side at bottom "Hallmark Symbols".robert h. baron, cooper collection, badge, shire badge. -
Bendigo Military Museum
Badge - RANK INSIGNIA, IMPERIAL JAPANESE
... Robert H. Baron... of the "Robert H. Baron", No. 3596, and Cooper Collections. See Catalogue.... Part of the "Robert H. Baron", No. 3596, and Cooper Collections ...Possibly an Imperial Japanese Officer's insignia, WW2. Part of the "Robert H. Baron", No. 3596, and Cooper Collections. See Catalogue No. 1981P for details of Baron's service.Rectangular Imperial Japanese rank insignia. Edged on two sides with metal braiding. Strip down centre originally gold coloured. Five pointed star in middle of centre strip. Background is red coloured fabric. Silver coloured metal fastener attached to back.robert h. baron, cooper collection, insignia, imperial japanese army. -
Bendigo Military Museum
Postcard - POSTCARD - SALISBURY, UK, J Welch and Sons, c. WW1
... Robert H. Baron... and Elsie. Part of the "Robert H. Baron" No 3596 and Cooper... and Elsie. Part of the "Robert H. Baron" No 3596 and Cooper ...Postcards sent by R.H. Baron to his mother, sisters and Elsie. Part of the "Robert H. Baron" No 3596 and Cooper Collections. See Catalogue No. 1981P for details of Baron's service.1. Sepia toned photograph of the exterior of a gothic style cathedral with spire and two lantern towers. 2. Sepia toned photograph of a cathedral with spire from a river location. 3. Sepia toned photograph of the nave and choir of a gothic style cathedral.1. Salisbury Cathedral, West front. Handwritten in pencil on back: 'Letter to R.H. Baron's sisters' - no date. 2. Salisbury Cathedral from the River. Handwritten in pencil and black ink: ' Letter to R. H. Baron's mother. Ink section indecipherable. - no date. 3. Salisbury Cathedral, choir and nave. Handwritten in black ink: 'Dear Elsie etc'.robert h. baron, cooper collection, postcards, salisbury uk, ww1 -
Bendigo Military Museum
Postcard - POSTCARD - LONDON WW1, c.1918
... Robert H. Baron... to London c.1918. Part of the Robert H. Baron, No. 3596 and Cooper... to London c.1918. Part of the Robert H. Baron, No. 3596 and Cooper ...Postcards collected by "R.H. Baron" during a visit to London c.1918. Part of the Robert H. Baron, No. 3596 and Cooper Collections. See Cat. No. 1981P for details of Baron's service.Collection of thirty five black and white and coloured postcards featuring views of London, UK.Handwritten on back of several in black ink and pencil, 'Anecdotes and comment by R.H. Baron.'robert h. baron, cooper collection, postcards, london, ww1 -
Bendigo Military Museum
Postcard - POSTCARDS, PHOTOGRAPHIC, VARIOUS U.K, c. WW1
... Robert H. Baron... during WW1. Part of the "Robert H. Baron" (No. 3596) and Cooper... in England during WW1. Part of the "Robert H. Baron" (No. 3596 ...Postcards collected by R.H. Baron while on leave in England during WW1. Part of the "Robert H. Baron" (No. 3596) and Cooper Collections. See Catalogue No. 1981P for details of Baron's service. 1. Coloured coastal scene featuring yachts, beach goers and cliffs. People are standing on a pebbled beach. 2. Coloured coastal scene featuring cliffs and ocean. 3. Coloured coastal scene featuring beach, bathing machines, cliffs and town buildings. 4. Coloured coastal scene featuring beach with boats and town buildings. 5. Sepia toned photograph featuring houses. Stream running in front of house. Footpath between stream and house. 6. Coloured street scene featuring houses fronting a gravel road. 7. Black and white photograph of a street scene featuring buildings, pedestrians and horse drawn transport. 8. Sepia toned photograph of a street scene. Right side lined with houses. Single pedestrian on footpath. 9. Coloured scene featuring standing stones. 10. Coloured photograph of a ruined building overgrown with vegetation.1. Ladram Bay. 2. Ladram Bay. 3. Budleigh Salterton from East. 4. Budleigh Salterton from West. 5. Budleigh Salterton, Cottages at the Granery, 6. Budleigh Salterton, West Terrace. 7. High St. Budleigh Salterton. 8. Budleigh Salterton, Station Road. 9. Stonehenge. 10. Abbey Ruins, Waverley. robert h. baron, cooper collection, postcards, ww1 -
Bendigo Military Museum
Document - IDENTITY CARD, State Emergency Services, 19 Sept 1942
... Robert H. Baron... with the State Emergency Service. Part of the "Robert H. Baron... with the State Emergency Service. Part of the "Robert H. Baron", No. 3596 ...During WW2 R.H. Baron volunteered as an ambulance driver with the State Emergency Service. Part of the "Robert H. Baron", No. 3596, and Cooper Collections. See Catalogue No. 1981P for details of Baron's service.Blue coloured folded identity card. Cover is blue buckram. Inside details are printed in black type with handwritten additions in black ink. State of Victoria crest printed at top. Inside colour is cream. Printing on front cover in dark blue capital letters.Handwritten details on inside in black ink: 'R. Baron, 50 Pender St. Preston, Auxiliary Ambulance Driver No. 676, Lim, Melbourne, 19th September 1942.' Stamped in purple ink: a signature of issuing authority.robert h. baron, cooper collection, state emergency service, identity card -
Bendigo Military Museum
Postcard - POSTCARD - HURDCOTT, AIF CAMP, UK, R. H. Baron, 3. 3/11/1918
... Robert H. Baron... during 1918. Part of the "Robert H. Baron", No. 3596, and Cooper... during 1918. Part of the "Robert H. Baron", No. 3596, and Cooper ...Cards relate to R.H. Baron's time at Hurdcott AIF Camp during 1918. Part of the "Robert H. Baron", No. 3596, and Cooper Collection. See Catalogue No. 1981P for details of Baron's service.1. Black and white newspaper clipping pasted onto a piece of cream card. Clipping features a black and white photograph of a map of Australia carved into the side of a hill. Caption in black type below photograph. 2. Black and white postcard style photograph of a map of Australia carved into the side of a hill. 3. Plain cream coloured postcard with YMCA logo and AIF insignia at the top. Handwritten address on front and handwritten letter on back.1. Handwritten in black ink on back: 'This map has been cut in the hill and is only about 10 minutes walk from here, Bob' 3. Handwritten in black ink on front: 'Miss M. Baron, 208 Forest St. Bendigo, Victoria, Australia'. Stamped in black on top R.H.C. of front: 'Postmark - AIF Camp P.O. No.4, 18,' Handwritten in black ink on back: 'Letter to R.H. Baron's sister Myrtle from Hurdcott Camp dated 3.11.18.'robert h. baron, cooper collection, postcards, hurdcott aif camp -
Bendigo Military Museum
Postcard - POSTCARD - CODFORD UK, YMCA, 1. 9 May 1918. 2. 13 July 1918. 3. 1 September 1918
... Robert H. Baron... when the AIF was encamped during WW1. Part of the Robert H... for details of Baron's service. Robert H. Baron Cooper Collection ...Postcards sent by R.H. Baron depicting scenes of Codford when the AIF was encamped during WW1. Part of the Robert H. Baron, No. 3596 and Cooper Collections. See Catalogue No. 1981P for details of Baron's service.1. Plain postcard with no photograph. Front has printed Mother's Day message. Y.M.C.A. logo and Rising Sun badge printed at top. Space for written address. Postmark top R.H. Corner. 2. Collation of black and white photographs of scenes from a village. 3. Coloured photograph of a group of soldiers in winter uniform and standing on a snow covered road. Buildings in background. 4. Black and white photograph of a church with square tower, Houses next door. Graveyard next to church. 5. Black and white photograph of a Rising Sun badge carved into a hill side.1. Handwritten in black ink on back: 'Letter to R.H. Baron's mother, dated 9 May 1918'. 2. Greetings from Codford. Handwritten in black ink on back: Letter to R.H. Baron's mother dated 13 July 1918. 3. Winter at Codford. Handwritten in black ink on back: 'Letter from R.H. Baron to Doris dated 1 September 1918'. 4. Codford, St Mary Church. Handwritten in black ink on back: This is a church in the centre of our camp. Bob'. 5. The Rising Sun, Codford. Handwritten in black ink on back: 'Dear Elsie, This Rising Sun was made by an Australian Soldier some time back. Bob'. robert h. baron, cooper collection, postcards, codford uk, aif camp - ww1 -
Bendigo Military Museum
Postcard - POSTCARD - CHARLEROI, BELGIUM, c.WW1
... Robert H. Baron... on leave and visiting Brussels and Antwerp. Part of the Robert H... for details of Baron's service. Robert H. Baron Cooper Collection ...In the letter to his mother R.H. Baron talks about going on leave and visiting Brussels and Antwerp. Part of the Robert H. Baron (No. 3596).and Cooper Collections. See Catalogue No. 1981P for details of Baron's service.1. to 18. Black and white postcard scenes of Charleroi, Belgium. Perforations along left hand side of each card.1. Handwritten on black ink on front "Station". 2. Handwritten in black ink on front. "entrance to town". 1. & 2. Handwritten in black ink on back: 'Letter to R.H. Baron's mother signed Bob. Dated 30/3/19." 3. Handwritten on black ink on front: "Road to College".robert h. baron, cooper collection, postcards, ww1, charleroi. -
Bendigo Military Museum
Postcard
... Robert H. Baron... in France and Belgium post the end of WW1. Part of the Robert H... for details of Baron's service. Robert H. Baron Cooper Collection WW1 ...Postcards sent by "R.H. Baron" from his deployment in France and Belgium post the end of WW1. Part of the Robert H. Baron (No.3596) and Cooper Collections. See catalogue No. 1981P for details of Baron's service.1. & 2. Each has the same illustration on the front. Illustration in colour features a French soldier in uniform and a woman. In the background are trees, buildings and a church. Text is in French. 3. Coloured hand drawn illustration featuring a farm scene. Horse and wagon full of hay in foreground. Trees and farmhouse in background. 4. Colour illustration features pansies and a swallow. Text in French.1. Handwritten in pencil on back: 'Letter from R.H. Baron to his mother'. 2. Handwritten in pencil on back: 'Letter from R.H. Baron to Elsie'. 3. Handwritten in pencil on back: 'Letter from R.H. Baron to his Aunty' - dated 1/3/1919. 4. Handwritten in pencil on back: 'Letter from R. H. Baron to Myrtle'.robert h. baron, cooper collection, ww1, postcard -
Bendigo Military Museum
Postcard - POSTCARD, PHOTOGRAPHIC, WW1
... Robert H. Baron... H. Baron" (No. 3596) and Cooper Collections. See Catalogue... No. 1981P for details of Baron's Service. Robert H. Baron Cooper ...4. Photograph of a burning Zeppelin shot down at Potter's Barr, London at midnight 1st October, 1916. Part of the "Robert H. Baron" (No. 3596) and Cooper Collections. See Catalogue No. 1981P for details of Baron's Service.1. Colour photograph of a group of soldiers on parade. Each is in uniform and have shouldered arms. officer in uniform in front of troops. 2. Blank cream coloured postcard. printing front and back in blue type. 3. Sepia toned drawing of a group of three soldiers in uniform. Bomb damaged building in background. 4. Black and white photograph of a burning zeppelin.2. Handwritten in pencil on back 'No.3596' Pte R.H. Baron. 10th Reinforcements, 57th Battalion, Australian Imperial Forces abroad. (written twice). 3. Handwritten in black ink on back 'Dear Bob, I wish you a Happy New Year, I hope you treated the poor Huns better than this, from Mum'. 4. Handwritten in black ink and pencil on back: 'Costings of various items in pounds, shillings and pence.robert h. baron, cooper collection, postcards, ww1 -
Bendigo Military Museum
Postcard - POSTCARD, VARIOUS, cWW1
... Robert H. Baron.... Part of the "Robert H. Baron" (No. 3596) and Cooper Collections.... Part of the "Robert H. Baron" (No. 3596) and Cooper Collections ...Each postcard features handwritten anecdotes and letters to various people in R.H. Baron's family. Baron was a band member. Part of the "Robert H. Baron" (No. 3596) and Cooper Collections. See Catalogue No. 1981P for details of Baron's service.1. Coloured drawing of a Stately house with motor car, people and a horse in foreground. 2. Coloured drawing of a couple walking through an avenue of trees. 3. Black and white photograph of a church with square tower. 4. Coloured photograph of a mill building and adjacent body of water. 5. Black and white photograph of a row of buildings fronting an unsealed road. 6. Sepia toned photograph of a large stately three storey house.1. Handwritten in black ink on back: 'Letter to Doris written by R.H. Baron - dated 14 July 1918'. Picturesque, Wiltshire, Charlton House, near Malmsbury. 2. Picturesque Wiltshire Avenue, Savernake Forest. Handwritten in black ink on back: 'Letter to R.H. Baron's sisters and brothers.' 3. St. Mary's Church, Motcombe, Dorset. Handwritten in black ink on back: 'We played at a service at this church last Sunday night (1/12/18), Bob xxx' 4. Worplesdan, Rickford Mill, Handwritten in black ink on back: ' Letter to Alf from R.H. Baron.' 5. Crown Inn, etc. Hartley Row. Handwritten in black ink on back. 'Anecdote signed by Bob (R.H. Baron)'. 6. Longleat House. Handwritten in black ink on back; 'We were playing at a dance at this place a few weeks ago. We had a splendid time. It is near Bath, Bob'.robert h. baron, cooper collection, postcards, ww1 -
Bendigo Military Museum
Postcard - POSTCARDS - LOUVAIN, BELGIUM, c.WW1
... Robert H. Baron... of the "Robert H. Baron" (No.3596) and Cooper Collections. See Catalogue... of the "Robert H. Baron" (No.3596) and Cooper Collections. See Catalogue ...Postcards collected after WW1 by R.H. Baron whilst serving with 5th Divisional Headquarters (57 Batt) in Belgium. Part of the "Robert H. Baron" (No.3596) and Cooper Collections. See Catalogue No. 1981P for details of Baron's service.Seven black and white postcard scenes of Louvain, Belgium. Each has perforations down left side. Buildings depicted in each scene exhibit bomb damage.robert h. baron, cooper collection, postcards, ww1, louvain -
Bendigo Military Museum
Postcard - POSTCARDS - MONS, BELGIUM, c.WW1
... Robert H. Baron... of the "Robert H. Baron" No. 3596, and Cooper Collections. See Catalogue... of the "Robert H. Baron" No. 3596, and Cooper Collections. See Catalogue ...Postcards collected after WW1 by R.H. Baron whilst serving with 5th Divisional Headquarters (57 Batt) in Belgium. Part of the "Robert H. Baron" No. 3596, and Cooper Collections. See Catalogue No. 1981P for details of Baron's service.Six black and white postcard scenes of Mons, Belgium. Each has perforations down LHS.robert h. baron, cooper collection, postcards, ww1, mons belgium -
Bendigo Military Museum
Postcard - POSTCARDS - WATERLOO, BELGIUM, c.WW1
... Robert H. Baron... of the "Robert H. Baron (No. 3596) and Cooper Collections. See Catalogue... of the "Robert H. Baron (No. 3596) and Cooper Collections. See Catalogue ...Postcards collected after WW1 by R.H. Baron whilst serving with 5th Divisional Headquarters (57 Batt) in Belgium. Part of the "Robert H. Baron (No. 3596) and Cooper Collections. See Catalogue No. 1981P for details of Baron's service.Seventeen black and white postcard scenes of the Battle of Waterloo and surrounds. Each has perforations down the LHS.robert h. baron, cooper collection, postcards, ww1, waterloo -
Bendigo Military Museum
Postcard - POSTCARD - 14TH TRAINING BATTALION BAND, c1918 - 1919
... Robert H. Baron.... Part of the "Robert H. Baron" No. 3596 and Cooper Collections.... Part of the "Robert H. Baron" No. 3596 and Cooper Collections ...Postcards relate to R.H. Baron's role in the 14th Training Battalion Band. They document various places where the band played. Part of the "Robert H. Baron" No. 3596 and Cooper Collections. See Cat No. 1981P for details of Baron's service.Twelve black and white and coloured postcards featuring views of various English towns. Some cards have handwritten letters and anecdotes on the back.1. Lichfield Cathedral, Lady Chapel. Handwritten on back in black ink: 'Letter to R.H. Baron's mother dated 29.1.18.' 2. Bone Street, Lichfield. Handwritten on back in black ink: 'Anecdote, signed, Bob.' 3. The Green, East Knoyle: Handwritten on back in black ink: Letter to R.H. Baron's mother! 4. Wyndham Memorial, East Knoyle. Handwritten on back in black ink: 'R.H. Baron 14 T.B. Band. 5. Woking, Inkerman Barracks. Handwritten on back in black ink: 'Letter to R.H. Baron's sister Elsie.' 6. Chertsey Road and Red House Hotel, Woking. Handwritten on back in black ink: 'I spent a few days here while I was on leave, Bob.' 7. View at Old Woking from Bridge. Handwritten on back in black ink. 'No. 3596, L/Corp R.H. Baron, 14 T.B. Band, 57 Battalion, Aust Imp. Forces, Hurdcott, England.' 8. York Road, Woking. Handwritten on back in black ink: 'Letter to R.H. Baron's mother dated 11.1.19.' 9. Thinking of you at GILLINGHAM. Handwritten on back in black ink: 'This is the place of our last trip with the band, Bob.' 10. Glastonbury Abbey. Handwritten on back in black ink. Letter signed Bob.' 11. Station Rd. Gillingham. Handwritten on back in black ink: 'Letter from R.H. Baron to his friend, Doris. Dated August 2nd (1918?).' 12. Newbury, Gillingham. Handwritten on back in black ink. 'Partial letter written by R.H. Baron.'robert h. baron, cooper collection, postcards, 14th training battalion band, 57th battalion, ww1 -
Bendigo Military Museum
Postcard - POSTCARD - BRUXELLES, BELGIUM, c.WW1
... Robert H. Baron... of the "Robert H. Baron" No. 3596 and Coper Collections. See Catalogue... of the "Robert H. Baron" No. 3596 and Coper Collections. See Catalogue ...Cards collected by R. H. Baron whilst on leave in Belgium c. March 1919. See Catalogue No. 7888.1P and 7888.2P. Part of the "Robert H. Baron" No. 3596 and Coper Collections. See Catalogue No. 1981P for details of Baron's service.1. to 21. Black and white postcard scenes of Bruxelles, Belgium. Perforations along left hand side of cards.robert h. baron, cooper collection, postcards, ww1, bruxelles, belgium -
Bendigo Military Museum
Postcard - POSTCARD - COUILLET, BELGIUM, c.WW1
... Robert H. Baron.... Part of the "Robert H. Baron" (3596) and Cooper Collections.... Part of the "Robert H. Baron" (3596) and Cooper Collections ...Postcards collected after WW1 whilst R.H> Baron was stationed at 5th Divisional Headquarters (57 Batt) in Belgium, 1919. Part of the "Robert H. Baron" (3596) and Cooper Collections. See Catalogue No. 1981P for details of Baron's service.Eight black and white postcard scenes of Couillet near Charleroi, Belgium. Perforated edge on LHS of each card.robert h. baron, cooper collection, postcard, ww1, couillet, belgium -
Bendigo Military Museum
Postcard - POSTCARD, ASH, U.K, F. Frith and Co, c. WW1
... Robert H. Baron... of the "Robert H. Baron", No. 3596 and Cooper Collections. See Catalogue... of the "Robert H. Baron", No. 3596 and Cooper Collections. See Catalogue ...Cards collected by R.H. Baron when visiting his Uncle who lived near the village of ASH, UK. c.Nov 1918. Part of the "Robert H. Baron", No. 3596 and Cooper Collections. See Catalogue No. 1981P for details of Baron's service.1. Coloured photograph of a street featuring building including a Post Office. 2. Coloured photograph of a house fronting a gravel road. 3. Sepia toned photograph of a gravel road, vegetation and trees. 4. Sepia toned photograph of a row of houses fronting a gravel road. 5. Sepia toned photograph of a row of houses. Man standing next to a horse and cart. Large pond in foreground. 6. Sepia toned photograph of a row of houses. Man standing next to a horse and cart. Large pond in foreground. 7. Sepia toned photograph of a river with boats moored on bank. Buildings on far side of river. 8. Sepia toned photograph of a row of houses fronting a road. 9. Sepia toned photograph featuring people on a wharf. Row of houses in back ground.1. Pinewood Post Office, Ash. Handwritten in faded black ink on back: 'This is the road Uncle lives in. he live just about opposite the cross (or house in middle) I made on the card, Bob'. 2. York House, Ash. Handwritten in black ink on back: 'Just near my Uncle's place in Ash, Bob.' 3. Fox Hills, Ash. Handwritten in faded black ink on back: 'Letter from R.H. Baron to his brother Freddy - no date.' 4. Ash Common, Victoria Hall, etc. Handwritten in faded black ink on back: ' Of course you will know Ash as you have wrote it bit when writing to Uncle, Bob'. 5. Ash Village & Pond: Handwritten in faded black ink on back: 'This is Ash Village - is about 1 mile from where Uncle lives. Bob.' 6. Ash Village and Pond: Handwritten in faded black ink on back: 'Letter to Elsie from R.H. Baron - no date.' 7. Ash Vale. The Wharf. Handwritten in faded black ink on back: 'Letter to Elsie from R.H. Baron - no date.' 8. Ash Vale. The Wharf. Handwritten in faded black ink on back: 'Partial letter to R.H. Baron's brother - c.Armistice Day. 9. Ash Vale. Handwritten in faded black ink on back: 'Another view of Ash, Bob.'robert h. baron, cooper collection, postcards, ash uk, ww1