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Glenelg Shire Council Cultural CollectionUniform - Glenelg Shire Council Name Badge - Karl Hatton, Glenelg Shire Council badge, 1995
... Glenelg Shire Council Name Badge - Karl Hatton...Glenelg Shire Council badge...Glenelg Shire Council badge bearing the name "Karl Hatton"...Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection History House Cliff Street Portland great-ocean-road In use by Council 1995-March 2006 Karl Hatton used to manage the Portland Arts Centre and is now part of the Portland CEMA group Front: KARL HATTON Glenelg Shire Council Back: (no inscriptions) Glenelg Shire Council badge bearing the name "Karl Hatton" Glenelg Shire Council badge Uniform Glenelg Shire Council Name Badge - Karl Hatton Glenelg Shire Council n/a ...In use by Council 1995-March 2006 Karl Hatton used to manage the Portland Arts Centre and is now part of the Portland CEMA groupGlenelg Shire Council badge bearing the name "Karl Hatton"Front: KARL HATTON Glenelg Shire Council Back: (no inscriptions) -
Charlton Golden Grains Museum IncBadge - Shire Badge
... Shire Badge...Charlton Golden Grains Museum Inc 1 High Street Charlton goldfields THE SHIRE OF CHARLTON Gold Toned round badge with logo Badge Shire Badge ...Gold Toned round badge with logoTHE SHIRE OF CHARLTON -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural CollectionAccessory - Councillor Badge - Shire of Portland, n.d
... Councillor Badge - Shire of Portland...Gold metal councillor badge, Shire of Portland. Round, black background, gold coat of arms, banner beneath, 'PRESIDENT' in black...Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection History House Cliff Street Portland great-ocean-road councillor president badge Gold metal councillor badge, Shire of Portland. ...Gold metal councillor badge, Shire of Portland. Round, black background, gold coat of arms, banner beneath, 'PRESIDENT' in blackcouncillor, president, badge -
Charlton Golden Grains Museum IncBadge - Charlton Shire Souvenir Badge, Commemorative Memorabilia
... Charlton Shire Souvenir Badge...badge...Charlton Shire...Souvenir Badge of Charlton Shire...Souvenir Badge of Charlton Shire Commemorative Memorabilia Badge Charlton Shire Souvenir Badge ...Souvenir Badge of Charlton ShireRound gold metal badge with enamel face mounted on a gold metal bar/pin. Cobalt blue - pale blue, red and green enamel.badge, charlton shire, souvenir, memorabilia -
Federation University Historical CollectionBadge, Chatham-Holmes Collection: Shire of Ballarat badge
... Chatham-Holmes Collection: Shire of Ballarat badge...Barker Library (top floor) Mount Helen goldfields Ballarat was no longer a Shire with the amalgamation of smaller Shires into Cities during the early part of the 1990s. ballarat shire chatham-holmes collection Chatham-Holmes Collection: Shire of Ballarat badge Badge ...Ballarat was no longer a Shire with the amalgamation of smaller Shires into Cities during the early part of the 1990s.ballarat, shire, chatham-holmes collection -
Lakes Entrance Historical SocietyMemorabilia - Tambo Shire badges
... Collection of five Tambo Shire badges...Lakes Entrance Historical Society 4 Marine Parade Lakes Entrance gippsland CIVIC MEMENTOES Souvenirs Collection of five Tambo Shire badges Memorabilia Tambo Shire badges ...Collection of five Tambo Shire badgescivic mementoes, souvenirs -
City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum)Badge - Back to Shire of Moorabbin Badge, 1934
... Back to Shire of Moorabbin Badge...Gold badge with a blue shield with a god letter "M" in the centre. On the bottom is blue enamelling with the words "Shire of Moorabbin". ...Shire of Moorabbin". At the top is a boomerang shape with the words "Welcome". Badge Back to Shire of Moorabbin Badge ...Back to Moorabbin Shire was held from 6th to 13th October 1934.Early settlers of the new City of Moorabbin were keen to celebrate their achievements as a Shire to encourage residents during the Depression years Gold badge with a blue shield with a god letter "M" in the centre. On the bottom is blue enamelling with the words "Shire of Moorabbin". At the top is a boomerang shape with the words "Welcome".Welcome Back to M - Shire of Moorabbinmoorabbin shire, back to moorabbin shire -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural CollectionUniform - Glenelg Shire Council Name Badge - Sydney Cuffe, n.d
... Glenelg Shire Council Name Badge - Sydney Cuffe...ID badge Sydney Cuffe Glenelg Shire Council with shire logo on it....Uniform Glenelg Shire Council Name Badge - Sydney Cuffe ...Syd Cuffe was the Portland Town Crier from 1983 to 2013. The role of Town Crier was created for Syd Cuffe in 1983 in the lead up to Portland’s 150th anniversary celebrations held in 1984-85. 200 items from Mr. Cuffe’s estate were donated to the Glenelg Shire Cultural Collection. The items relate to his town crying activities and community work across the Shire and further afield.ID badge Sydney Cuffe Glenelg Shire Council with shire logo on it.portland town crier, syd cuffe, glenelg shire council -
Bendigo Military MuseumMemorabilia - MEDALLION, SHIRE OF EAST LODDON WW1, Shire of East Loddon, c.1919-20
... ...Shire Badge....Baron Cooper Collection Badge Shire Badge. Engraved on reverse side: "Presented by the Shire of East Loddon to R.H. ...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. -
Lakes Entrance Historical SocietyMemorabilia - Badges, Stokes and Sons Pty Ltd, 1982
... Tambo Shire 1882-1982 Badge. Lakes Entrance Progress Assoc. ...Jubilee Clubs centenary Tambo Shire 1882-1982 Badge. Lakes Entrance Progress Assoc. ...Tambo Shire 1882-1982 Badge. Lakes Entrance Progress Assoc. Badge. 50th Anniversary Australian Citizenship Badge.jubilee, clubs, centenary -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.Badge, Circular Cloth Badges
... Badges issued by the Shire of Phillip Island prior to 1994...2 Circular Cloth Badges for Shire of Phillip Island - 1 printed and the other embroidered...Map of Phillip Island, Penguin, Banksia & Eucalypt leaves. 2 Circular Cloth Badges for Shire of Phillip Island - 1 printed and the other embroidered Circular Cloth Badges Badge ...Badges issued by the Shire of Phillip Island prior to 1994Historical2 Circular Cloth Badges for Shire of Phillip Island - 1 printed and the other embroideredShire of Phillip Island. Map of Phillip Island, Penguin, Banksia & Eucalypt leaves. shire of phillip island -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural CollectionAccessory - Collection of four councillor badges, n.d
... Four gold metal councillor badges, Shire of Portland. Round, black background, gold coat of arms, banner beneath 'COUNCILLOR' in black...Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection History House Cliff Street Portland great-ocean-road civic duty councillor badge Four gold metal councillor badges, Shire of Portland. ...Four gold metal councillor badges, Shire of Portland. Round, black background, gold coat of arms, banner beneath 'COUNCILLOR' in blackcivic duty, councillor, badge -
Clunes MuseumBadge, LEGA
... .1 GOLDEN RECTANGLE BADGE "SHIRE OF TALBOT & CLUNES SHIRE PRESIDENT" ON TOP ROUND BLACK AND GOLD EMBLEM "SHIRE OF TALBOT & CLUNES" ON THE BACK CR. ...Clunes Museum 36 Fraser Street enter building through Collins Place Clunes goldfields SHIRE OF TALBOT & CLUNES FRANK COLLINS .1 GOLDEN RECTANGLE BADGE "SHIRE OF TALBOT & CLUNES SHIRE PRESIDENT" ON TOP ROUND BLACK AND GOLD EMBLEM "SHIRE OF TALBOT & CLUNES" ON THE BACK CR. ....1 GOLDEN RECTANGLE BADGE "SHIRE OF TALBOT & CLUNES SHIRE PRESIDENT" ON TOP ROUND BLACK AND GOLD EMBLEM "SHIRE OF TALBOT & CLUNES" ON THE BACK CR. F J COLLINS 1971-72 .2 GOLDEN RECTANGLE BADGE WRITTEN IN BLACK "SHIRE OF TALBOT & CLUNES CR. FRANK COLLINS ON TOPROUND BLACK & GOLD EMBLEM "SHIRE OF TALBOT & CLUNES"shire of talbot & clunes, frank collins -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.Badge - Prince of Wales Badge 1920, 1920
... During the 1920 visit to Victoria the Prince of Wales came to Terang and stayed overnight at Glenormiston, near Terang, at that time the property of Cr Black, the President of the Shire of Hampden. This badge is of interest as a memento of a Royal visit to Victoria in 1920. ...This badge was issued in 1920 to commemorate the visit to Australia of Edward, Prince of Wales. It was issued to school children. The visit of the Prince of Wales was a gesture by the British Crown to recognize the sacrifices and efforts of the Australian people and defence forces during World War One. Edward, Prince of Wales, later became King of England in 1936 and abdicated that same year. During the 1920 visit to Victoria the Prince of Wales came to Terang and stayed overnight at Glenormiston, near Terang, at that time the property of Cr Black, the President of the Shire of Hampden.This badge is of interest as a memento of a Royal visit to Victoria in 1920.This is a round metal badge with a black and white photograph of Edward, Prince of Wales on one side and a metal pin on the other side.visit to australia of prince of wales 1920, glenormiston homestead -
Raymond Island Historical SocietyFerryman's Cap, Mid 19th Centuary
... Raymond Island Historical Society Paynesville gippsland Raymond Island Ferry Driver's Cap issued by Shire of Bairnsdale with new ferry in March 1969 Issued to Ferry Driver George Bould Only cap in existence raymond island ferry ferry driver ferryman ferryman s cap 1969 Manufacturer's plate 1 Underside of cap MELBOURNE 361218 EMERCO Oval Trademark with kangaroos each side REG TRADEMARK THIS IS YOUR GUARANTEE FOR QUALITY MADE IN AUSTRALIA Manufacturer's plate 2 Front inner brim SWEAT ABSORBER TEXTILE 100% SWEATPROOF Officer peak cap White plastic with black leather peak and band Gold cord insignia Gold and Black embroidered Lifebuoy and anchor badge Ferryman's Cap Emerco ...Raymond Island Ferry Driver's Cap issued by Shire of Bairnsdale with new ferry in March 1969 Issued to Ferry Driver George BouldOnly cap in existenceOfficer peak cap White plastic with black leather peak and band Gold cord insignia Gold and Black embroidered Lifebuoy and anchor badgeManufacturer's plate 1 Underside of cap MELBOURNE 361218 EMERCO Oval Trademark with kangaroos each side REG TRADEMARK THIS IS YOUR GUARANTEE FOR QUALITY MADE IN AUSTRALIA Manufacturer's plate 2 Front inner brim SWEAT ABSORBER TEXTILE 100% SWEATPROOF raymond island ferry, ferry driver, ferryman, ferryman s cap, 1969 -
Bendigo Military MuseumCertificate - SHIRE OF EAST LODDON, FRAMED, Arnall & Jackson, c.1940's
... Shire Secretary. CERTIFICATE - ORIGINAL, ON PAPER. Dark Brown print. Illustrated in colours, red, blue, yellow and beige. Top - Rising Sun Badge ...Certificate "FOR KING/ AND/ COUNTRY" from 'SHIRE OF EAST LODDON" "CERTIFICATE IN APPRECIATION FOR SERVICES RENDERED IN THE GREAT WORLD WAR 1939-45" "Robert T. Phillips" Robert Thomas Phillips V28869 (AMF) VX113093 (2nd AIF). Enlisted 16.12.1941 age 20 years 7 months as V28869, transferred to the AIF 14.10.1942 in 2/2nd Tank Transporter Coy ASC, listed as served in Adelaide River, Winnellie and Darwin between 25.11.1943 to 23.9.1945. Discharged 19/10/45 with the rank CPL in A.A. Pay Corps.CERTIFICATE - ORIGINAL, ON PAPER. Dark Brown print. Illustrated in colours, red, blue, yellow and beige. Top - Rising Sun Badge with British and Australian Flags, outline map of Australia and surrounded by decorative scroll work. Bottom - Red seal. Certificate framed with decorative line and scroll work. Frame - timber, gold colour paint with black paint highlights to decorate moulding. Glass front. Backing - cardboard and brown paper. Original metal hanging clips and cotton cord.Handwritten in black ink: "Robert T. Phillips" - 6th April 1946, Signed by R.W. Bogie, President. H.C....???...... Councilor, A. Gutherie Shire Secretary.framed accessories, certificate, ww2, shire of east loddon -
Bendigo Military MuseumBadge - BADGES, BRITISH, C.1914 - 18 or pre
... Shire & Buckingham Shires Light Infantry. .3) Cheshire Infantry Regiment. .4) 18th Royal Hussars Cavalry. Items in the collection re John D Gardiner No 2832, refer Cat No 5892.2 for his service details. .1) "OXE & BUCKS" .2) "Royal Army Medical Corp". .3) "CHESHIRE" .4) Queen Mary's Own". .1) Badge brass curved shape all lettering with two lugs on rear. .2) Badge pressed brass crown at top, wreath and Serpent, scroll at bottom, pin on rear. .3) Badge pressed brass, 8 sided star with central motif, scroll under with raised lettering, pin on rear. .4) Badge pressed silver colour, crown at top, central circle with raised lettering, wreath under and pin on rear. ....1) Oxeford Shire & Buckingham Shires Light Infantry. .3) Cheshire Infantry Regiment. .4) 18th Royal Hussars Cavalry. Items in the collection re John D Gardiner No 2832, refer Cat No 5892.2 for his service details..1) Badge brass curved shape all lettering with two lugs on rear. .2) Badge pressed brass crown at top, wreath and Serpent, scroll at bottom, pin on rear. .3) Badge pressed brass, 8 sided star with central motif, scroll under with raised lettering, pin on rear. .4) Badge pressed silver colour, crown at top, central circle with raised lettering, wreath under and pin on rear..1) "OXE & BUCKS" .2) "Royal Army Medical Corp". .3) "CHESHIRE" .4) Queen Mary's Own". -
Bendigo Military MuseumCertificate - CITIZENS OF AXEDALE AND DISTRICT, FRAMED, C.1946
... Bendigo Military Museum 37 - 39 Pall Mall Bendigo goldfields Refer Cat No 3911 re Millington. certificate shire axedale Bottom RHS signatures by: Chairman, Hon Secretary on 28.6.1946 In black texta on backing: B HOPGOOD The Call To Arms 1939 certificate presented to L G MILLINGTON by citizens of Axedale & Districts. Photo of King George between Union Jack & Australian flags at top. Cream background with various badges ...Refer Cat No 3911 re Millington.The Call To Arms 1939 certificate presented to L G MILLINGTON by citizens of Axedale & Districts. Photo of King George between Union Jack & Australian flags at top. Cream background with various badges, green leaf border, mounted on dark green border. Tan wooden frame, glass front, white cardboard backing & wire hanging strap. Bottom RHS signatures by: Chairman, Hon Secretary on 28.6.1946 In black texta on backing: B HOPGOODcertificate, shire, axedale -
Bendigo Military MuseumMemorabilia - MEDALLION, SHIRE OF MARONG WW1, Est 1917
... Badge, metal, centre has map of Australia with a soldier centre, around the outside is "From Shire of Marong"...Refer 2322.2 for service history also 2567P. badges presentation shire On rear, "Presented to A Broadbent who enlisted for the Great War that commenced 4.8.1914" Badge, metal, centre has map of Australia with a soldier centre, around the outside is "From Shire of Marong" Memorabilia MEDALLION, SHIRE OF MARONG WW1 ...Thomas Alan Broadbent No 15887 46th Batt, KIA 20.9.18. Refer 2322.2 for service history also 2567P.Badge, metal, centre has map of Australia with a soldier centre, around the outside is "From Shire of Marong"On rear, "Presented to A Broadbent who enlisted for the Great War that commenced 4.8.1914"badges, presentation, shire -
Orbost & District Historical Societymagazines, Croajingolong 1962, 1962
... Shire and a prominent Orbost resident. This magazine is a useful reference tool. Three copies of a magazine with a pale blue cover with black print : Croajingolong Vol.1 No. 15 1962. On the left hand side is the Orbost High Schoool badge ...This is the fifteenth issue of the annual Orbost High School magazine. The name Croajingolong derives from the Australian Aboriginal Krauatungalung words galung, meaning "belonging to" and kraua, meaning "east". 2210.1 belonged to Mary Gilbert, a former teacher at the school. 2210.2 belonged to Brenda Murray, a former mayor of the East Gippsland Shire and a prominent Orbost resident.This magazine is a useful reference tool.Three copies of a magazine with a pale blue cover with black print : Croajingolong Vol.1 No. 15 1962. On the left hand side is the Orbost High Schoool badge, a sheaf of corn inside a double oval inside which is the school motto"acti labores iucundi". -
Orbost & District Historical Societymagazines, Croajingolong 1963, 1963
... Shire and a prominent Orbost resident. 2211.3 belonged to Mr & Mrs Shelton. This magazine is a useful reference tool. Three copies of a white covered magazine with black print : Croajingolong Vol.1 No. 16. On the left side is the badge ...This is the sixteenth issue of the annual Orbost High School magazine. The name Croajingolong derives from the Australian Aboriginal Krauatungalung words galung, meaning "belonging to" and kraua, meaning "east". 2211.1 belonged to Mary Gilbert, a former teacher at the school. 2211.2 belonged to Brenda Murray, a former mayor of East Gippsland Shire and a prominent Orbost resident. 2211.3 belonged to Mr & Mrs Shelton.This magazine is a useful reference tool.Three copies of a white covered magazine with black print : Croajingolong Vol.1 No. 16. On the left side is the badge of Orbost High School , a sheaf of corn inside a double oval which has, inside it, the school motto , " acti labore iundi". -
Orbost & District Historical Societymagazines, Croajingolong 1965, 1965
... Shire and a prominent Orbost resident. This magazine is a useful reference tool. on front cover of 2213.2 - Brenda Murray handwritten in pen. Three copies of a white covered magazine with black print : Croajingolong Vol.1 No. 18 1965. On the left side is the Orbost High School badge ...This is the eighteenth issue of the annual Orbost High School magazine. The name Croajingolong derives from the Australian Aboriginal Krauatungalung words galung, meaning "belonging to" and kraua, meaning "east". 2213.1 belonged to Mary Gilbert, a former teacher at the school. 2213.2 belonged to Brenda Murray, a former mayor of East Gippsland Shire and a prominent Orbost resident. This magazine is a useful reference tool.Three copies of a white covered magazine with black print : Croajingolong Vol.1 No. 18 1965. On the left side is the Orbost High School badge, a sheaf of corn inside a double oval which contains the school motto, " acti labores iucundi".on front cover of 2213.2 - Brenda Murray handwritten in pen. -
Orbost & District Historical Societycap, 1937
... Shire Hall to the music of the Orbost Municipal Band. The band played in the main street on most Friday nights and in 1929 the band played at the official opening of the Buchan Caves, by Sir Albert Lind. cap hat orbost-municipal-band wehner uniform A black serge cap with a black shade peak on front. It has a brass lyre insignia badge ...This cap was part of the uniform of the Orbost Municipal Band. 1937-1975 (circa). It was worn by members of the Wehner family who played in the band. They were Tom, Eric and Max Wehner.The Orbost Municipal Orbost Band played a major role in the Orbost community activities. Charles Spink made sure each soldier returning home from the 1914 to 1918 war was welcomed home in front of the Shire Hall to the music of the Orbost Municipal Band. The band played in the main street on most Friday nights and in 1929 the band played at the official opening of the Buchan Caves, by Sir Albert Lind.A black serge cap with a black shade peak on front. It has a brass lyre insignia badge on the front. The hat band is trimmed in gold braid.cap hat orbost-municipal-band wehner uniform -
Lara RSL Sub BranchPhotograph, Set 4 photographs. and others for Torquay Light Horse camp, 1940
... badge of the light horseman. The most famous of their battles was the attack on Beersheba- the charge of the 4th Light Horse Brigade. Mounted infantrymen and their superb walers had carried out one of the most successful cavalry charges in history – against what seemed impossible odds. They surprised the Turks by charging cavalry-style, when they would normally have ridden close to an objective then dismounted to fight. The fall of Beersheba swung the battle tide against the Turks in Palestine; and changed the history of the Middle East. While 19 men from the Surf Coast Shire...badge of the light horseman. The most famous of their battles was the attack on Beersheba- the charge of the 4th Light Horse Brigade. Mounted infantrymen and their superb walers had carried out one of the most successful cavalry charges in history – against what seemed impossible odds. They surprised the Turks by charging cavalry-style, when they would normally have ridden close to an objective then dismounted to fight. The fall of Beersheba swung the battle tide against the Turks in Palestine; and changed the history of the Middle East. While 19 men from the Surf Coast Shire ...These images capture for all time Light Horsemen travelling through Geelong on their way to camp at Torquay for the last Group meeting in Australia . information following - details obtained from .........https://torquayhistory.com/light-horse-brigade/ On Australia Day, 1997, Sir John Young unveiled this plaque on Point Danger, Torquay. Torquay history, Light Horse Training Camp, WW2 Plaque at Pt. Danger Note----- (See images to view plaque) The plaque identifies a significant event in Torquay’s history and the sentiments of ‘change’ for the Light Horse Brigade – from horses to machines. In 1940 the four Light Horse Regiments (4th, 8th, 13th and 20th), some 5000 Light Horse and 2000 horses camped and trained at Torquay. Three other regiments, formerly mounted on horses, were also at Torquay ‘mounted’ on privately owned trucks and cars. Division troops included Artillery, Engineers, Signals, Field Ambulance and other branches of the Army necessary to enable a Division to function. It wasn’t just the sheer numbers of men coming to this little town that made the event significant, it was also the fact that the men of the Light Horse were dramatic, almost glamorous figures and it is easy to see their exploits as some splendid adventure. Horses have played a special role in the story of Australia. They were the only means of transport across this huge country, so it was necessary for everyone to have the ability to ride a horse. When war broke out in 1899 between Britain and the Boers of South Africa (“Boer” was Dutch for “farmer”) Australia sent troops to fight. At first Britain was wary of using untried, unprofessional colonial cavalrymen but soon saw that the slouch-hatted Australian “bushmen” were a match for the fast-moving and unconventional mounted commandos of the Boers. The Australians proved themselves to be expert rough-riding horsemen and good shots. Bush life had hardened them to go for long periods with little food and water. They also showed remarkable ability to find their way in a strange country and use its features for cover, in both attack and defence. By 1914, when Australia joined the war against Germany, there were 23 Light Horse regiments of militia volunteers. Many men from these units joined the Light Horse regiments of the Australian Imperial Force (AIF). Men were given remounts (if not using their own horses) – army horses bought by Commonwealth purchasing officers from graziers and breeders. These were called “walers” because they were a New South Wales stockhorse type – strong, great-hearted animals with the strains of the thoroughbred and semi-draught to give them speed, strength and stamina. On 1st November, 1914, Australia’s First Infantry Division and the first four Light Horse regiments sailed for England in a fleet of transport ships. The first of the Light Horse arrived at Gallipoli in May without their horses. Back with their horses after Gallipoli, they were formidable combatants across the Sinai and Palestine. Some British commanders observed that the light horseman moved with a “lazy, slouching gait, like that of a sleepy tiger” but described how the promise of battle “changes that careless gait, into a live athletic swing that takes him over the ground much quicker than other troops”. They had Light Horse, Torquay, training campdeveloped a reputation as formidable infantrymen. The Turks called them “the White Ghurkas” – a reference to their deadly skill with the bayonet. The Arabs called them “The Kings of the Feathers”. The plume had originally been a battle honour of the Queensland Mounted Infantry for their work in the shearer’s strike of 1891. During WW1 it was adopted by almost all the Light Horse Regiments. It was the proud badge of the light horseman. The most famous of their battles was the attack on Beersheba- the charge of the 4th Light Horse Brigade. Mounted infantrymen and their superb walers had carried out one of the most successful cavalry charges in history – against what seemed impossible odds. They surprised the Turks by charging cavalry-style, when they would normally have ridden close to an objective then dismounted to fight. The fall of Beersheba swung the battle tide against the Turks in Palestine; and changed the history of the Middle East. While 19 men from the Surf Coast Shire served with the 4th Light Horse over the course of WW1, only four were involved in the charge of Beersheba- John GAYLARD, Philip QUINN.(Winchelsea); Wallace FINDLAY (Anglesea); Harry TRIGG (Bambra). After the war, Light Horse units played a key role in the Australian Government’s compulsory military training programme. The Citizen Military Forces (C.M.F.) thrived on the glamour of the wartime Light Horse tradition, ignoring the possibility that motor vehicles would soon replace the horses. When training was no longer compulsory, the C.M.F. regiments declined and horses became more of a luxury during the 1930s depression years of poverty and unemployment. Some regiments were motorised. Then, in 1939, Australia joined Britain in another world war. Training was increased for the militia at both home bases and regional training camps. The camp at Torquay in 1940, commanded by Major General Rankin, was at Divisional strength. By the end of the camp some felt that the Division was ready for active service. Gradually, over the next four years, the Australian Light Horse units were mounted on wheels and tracks and the horses were retired. Six men enlisted at the Torquay camp and another 57 men and women enlisted at Torquay for service in WW2. Those who served in the Militia provided valuable Officers and NCOs and men for the armed services during the war. Each infantry division of the 2nd AIF had a Light Horse regiment attached to it. But the day of the Australian mounted soldier hadn’t quite passed. During World War II, Australia’s 6th Cavalry Regiment formed a mounted unit they called “The Kelly Gang” which did valuable scouting work. In New Guinea, a mounted Light Horse Troop did patrol duty and helped carry supplies. Some fully equipped walers were flown into Borneo for reconnaissance in rugged mountain country. But by the end of the war, in 1945, the horse had disappeared from the Australian Army. References: Australian Light Horse Association www.lighthorse.org.au National Australia Archives Australian War Memorial Surf Coast Shire WW1 memorials www.togethertheyserved.com The Light horse- a Cavalry under Canvas Light Horse, Training Camp, Torquay, WW2 Late in 1939 it was decided to set up a Lighthorse training camp in Torquay to train both men and horses for the battles of the Second World War. Horses, men and equipment came on special trains from all over Victoria and NSW, and as you would expect horseman came from areas such as Omeo and Sale, the Wimmera and the Western District. They arrived at the Geelong racecourse for watering in the Barwon River and then were ridden across the ford at the breakwater and began their 11 mile trek to Torquay. Light Horse, Training Camp, Torquay, WW2 Tent city By the end of January 1940 the camp at Torquay accommodated some 5000 men and 2500 horses of the Second Cavalry Division. The rows of horses, tents and huts near Blackgate Road were quite a sight. While the cavalrymen engaged in exercises on the land and on the beaches, many of the troops took over the Torquay School for special training of men and officers. Mr Bob Pettit local farmer and Councillor for the Barrabool Shire, wrote about the Light horse in the Surf Coast Community News in 1985 saying “They used to travel about the district riding four abreast in one long convoy. To my annoyance they went through my property and shut all the gates behind them. I had certain gates open to let stock in to the water holes and it would take me three -quarters of an hour to follow the horsemen up and put all the gates right again” he continued “the men from the Light Horse were here when the fire went through in March 1940. He recalled an incident when early one morning, as some one blew the bugle, a soldier putting a white sheet on the line frightened the horses. They panicked and ran off in all directions. Six went over the cliff near Bird Rock, five were never found, and the rest were gathered up after nearly a fortnight in the bush around Addiscott and Anglesea" Light Horse, Training Camp, Torquay, WW2, Geelong Parade Geelong parade The training camp culminated in a parade through the streets of Geelong on March 12th 1940. The salute was given at the Town Hall and the troops continued on a route to the You Yang’s for a training exercise. Note-----(see media section for photograph) The Camp was abandoned in mid 1940 as it was deemed unsuitable for training during winter and the cost of a permanent camp could not be justified if it could not be used all year. Historic.......Rare,,,Interpretive.Sepia photographs.set of four ....post card size ....Horses &LighthorsemenNo 1, Lighthorsemen Regiment Geelong 1940......No 2 Light Horse at Breakwater Geelong 1938 to 1940....No 3 Light Horse at Breakwater Geelong 1938 to 1940.....No 4 Light Horse crossing Breakwater camped at Geelong Showgrounds. These markings are on reverse of photographs.light horsemengeelong 1940., world war 2 -
Bendigo Military MuseumMemorabilia - MEDALLION, SHIRE OF CARISBROOK WW1, 3.7.1919
... Bendigo Military Museum 37 - 39 Pall Mall Bendigo goldfields Medallion awarded to John Stanley HOWLETT by Carisbrook Shire Council in recognition of service WWI. Refer 41 medals, 44.2 ID tags, 48.4P photos. numismatics badges civic mementoes presentations military service On boomerang: “Duty Nobly Done” Rear: “The Great War” “Presented to Pte J S Howlett by the people of Carrisbrook & District 3.7.19” Medallion brass. ...Medallion awarded to John Stanley HOWLETT by Carisbrook Shire Council in recognition of service WWI. Refer 41 medals, 44.2 ID tags, 48.4P photos.Medallion brass. Boomerang over shield, kangaroo & emu, on each side. Centre is an image of a soldier carrying a rifle. On boomerang: “Duty Nobly Done” Rear: “The Great War” “Presented to Pte J S Howlett by the people of Carrisbrook & District 3.7.19”numismatics, badges, civic mementoes, presentations, military service -
Blacksmith's Cottage and ForgeBadges, circa 1930s
... Blacksmith's Cottage and Forge 100 Main Street Bacchus Marsh goldfields Donation from Mrs Noel Bond whose husband grew up in Bacchus Marsh and his father was shire engineer. Local history Civic cast badges civic memento Back to Bacchus Marsh October 1930 2 identical metal badges with uneven round shapes. ...Donation from Mrs Noel Bond whose husband grew up in Bacchus Marsh and his father was shire engineer.Local history Civic2 identical metal badges with uneven round shapes. Lettering on blue background and relief picture of horse, cow, sheep, plough, sheaf in copper.Back to Bacchus Marsh October 1930cast, badges, civic memento -
Waverley RSL Sub BranchMedallion on Stand
... Waverley RSL Sub Branch 161 Coleman Parade Glen Waverley melbourne medal badge medallion Obverse For God King and Country Reverse Shire of Rippon to I Lowe in apprecation of war service 1939 1945 Silver Medallion on stand presented to Vterans from the Shire of Rippon WWII Medallion on Stand ...Silver Medallion on stand presented to Vterans from the Shire of Rippon WWIIObverse For God King and Country Reverse Shire of Rippon to I Lowe in apprecation of war service 1939 1945medal, badge, medallion -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Photograph - MALE PORTRAIT, c.1920
... Shire early 1900's. Photo shows eleven adult males, five seated. Four visible watch chains, two floral buttonholes, brick walled building in background. Lapel badge...Shire early 1900's. Photo shows eleven adult males, five seated. Four visible watch chains, two floral buttonholes, brick walled building in background. Lapel badge ...Black and white photograph of councillors and officers of Strathfieldsaye Shire early 1900's. Photo shows eleven adult males, five seated. Four visible watch chains, two floral buttonholes, brick walled building in background. Lapel badge on gent, back row, 2nd from left is similar to 1914 - 18 WW1 badge therefore photo is later. Inscriptions - on back: Stamp printed 'F Harrison, Photographer, 151? Lyttleton Terrace, Bendigo'. In blue ballpoint ink 'Strathfieldsaye Shire Council from Mrs Lowndes, McIvor Road. Inclusions: typed caption 'Councillors and officers of Strathfieldsaye Shire early in the twentieth century. If any reader can assist in identifying these men it would be appreciated. Photographed by F Harrison, Bendigo Historical Society. History of object: previous Acc. No. 'GP 42'F Harrisonperson, group, councillors strathfieldsaye -
Ballan Shire Historical SocietyBadge - Ballan Shire Council name badges, cuff links and tie pin, 1980s
... Badge Ballan Shire Council name badges, cuff links and tie pin. ...A set of cuff links, two name badges and a tie pin.johnson jeremy, johnson anne -
Eltham District Historical Society IncDocument - Series Listing, Fraser Faithfull et al, Series 04: Objects, 2000
... Eltham District Historical Society Inc 728 Main Rd Eltham melbourne This Series consists of memorabilia items such as plaques, medals, badges, certificates, a seal stamper, wine glasses, flagpoles, a ballot box etc. shire of eltham archives series listing A4 printout Series 04: Objects Document Series Listing Fraser Faithfull Chris Marks ...This Series consists of memorabilia items such as plaques, medals, badges, certificates, a seal stamper, wine glasses, flagpoles, a ballot box etc.shire of eltham archives, series listing
