RAAF Badge. Part of the Staley Collection. See Cat No. 10758.2P for details of the Staley Collection.Silver coloured metal badge featuring an RAAF insignia attached to propeller blades. Insignia features an eagle inside a blue coloured circle. Circle has lettering "ROYAL AUSTRALIAN AIR FORCE". Kings Crown on top. Pin on back for attachment to a garment.staley collection, raaf badge

Coasters belonged to Thomas Woodward Staley RAN and son of Thomas Staley, No. 945, WW1 & 2. Part of the Staley Collection. See Cat No. 10758.2P for details of the Staley collection.1. & 2. Square gold coloured drink coaster. Embossed logo features central anchor encircled with lettering and a laurel wreath. Queen's Crown on top. Lettering features 'CHIEF PETTY OFFICERS, HMAS CERBERUS', Blue coloured felt backing with suppliers details on white sticker.souvenir, staley collection, thomas staley, hmas cerberus

Pay book issued to "Thomas Staley", WW1, No.945. Part of the Staley Collection. See Catalogue No. 10758.2P for details of the collection.Brown buckram covered pay book. Book number on cover is '75471'. Cover features Rising Sun badge and type all in black. No printing on back cover. Personal details and pay details handwritten in appropriate spaces in black and blue ink and pencil. Instructions for use printed in black type on inside of both front and back covers. Pages attached with metal staples.Handwritten in black ink on first page; STALEY Thomas 945, Meth, L/Cpl (crossed out) Sgt 3rd 14/7/15, 234/12 yrs. 29th Battn (attached ? Bda H Qrs), 5th Divisional Gas Services. Stamped in black ink on various pages : 'RECONCILED'. Handwritten in white on cover '75471'. Handwritten in black ink on p.16. 'Father, Mr T. Staley, Epsom, Bendigo, Vic. Handwritten in black ink on p. 16; Mother (non-dependent) Mrs Emily Staley, Ascot, Epsom PO, Bendigo, Vic.staley collection, thomas staley, pay book, ww1

Photograph of "Tom Staley" and "Bill Theodore" taken on the portico of the Soldiers Memorial Institute, Bendigo. Part of the Staley Collection. See catalogue No. 10758.2 for full details of the collection.Black and white photograph of two men in front of an Honour Roll. Each is dressed in a suit and tie. Each wearing lapel badges. Ties feature RAN Insignia.Handwritten on back in blue ink: ' Tom Staley, Bill Theodore, X Navy'. Stamped in blue ink on back: 'Copyright of this photograph belongs to the Bendigo Advertiser. This photograph can only be reproduced with the permission of the Bendigo Advertiser'. Handwritten in blue ink at bottom of back: 'P87/C12'.staley collection, tom staley, bill theodore, photograph, ran

Article features the reflections of Tom Staley and Bill Theodore regarding their WW2 experience in the RAN. The article was included in the Bendigo Advertiser dated April 20, 1993, on the occasion of them being awarded "The Malta' George Cross 50th Anniversary Medal. Part of the Staley Collection. See Catalogue No. 10758.2P for details of their contents of the collection.Dated newspaper cutting with text in black type. Article features a black and white photograph of two men in suits and ties. Building with Honour Roll in background.staley collection, bill theodore, tom staley, malta george cross, newspaper

Items in the Staley collection, refer Cat No 10758.2P for details.Postcards B & W re Eygpt, Marseillie & Gallipoli. .1) Cairo - The pyramid. .2) Cairo - Native Bazaar near the Citadel. .3) Marseillie - Le Square de la Bourse .4) Indian ............ Gallipoli (Dardenelles) .5) Dug outs at Gallipoli Dardenelles. .6) Landing at (Gallipoli) 25 April 1915 .7) Time of evacuation Gallipoli. .3) On the rear hand written in pencil, "I have seen this".tmstaleycollection, post cards.

Items in the Staley collection, refer Cat No 10758.2P for details.Five post cards sepia tone, all are official photos in series re "Daily Mail Battle pictures". There is a description on the rear which is more than the "one Liner" on the front. .1) Large group of German POW's filing past British Officers. .2) Small group of German POW's moving along a road past British Soldiers. .3) Wounded Soldiers coming out of the Line. .4) Large outdoor Church service. .5) Ruins of Ypre..1 At the bottom, "Taking in prisoners during the Great Advance" - On the rear hand written, "What do you think of this batch, don't think they would win a prize at a beauty show". .2) "The glorious 1st of July 1916, our first prisoners". .3) Wounded "Tommy" to the photographer "I'm not a German" .4) "Church service before Battle" .5) "Ypre after two years of war"tmstaleycollection, card, official

Item in the Staley collection, refer Cat No 10758.2P for more details.Souvenir booklet of Port Said Eygpt and its environs, card cover grey with raised text and depictions, held together by a black cord, photos are B & W all with text in English and French, 18 pages double sided.On the the rear, “No 9833 - Edit. The Cairo Postcard Trust Cairo”tmstaleycollection, souvenir cairo

The Soldier is unknown at this point. Staley collection, refer Cat No 10758.2P for details.Photograph sepia tone of a Soldier standing hands behind his back no hat on, text on the rear in pen.On the rear, "Anglebury Wareham July 1917"tmstaleycollection, photograph

At this point both names have not been identified. Staley collection refer Cat No 10758.2P for for details..1) Postcard sepia tone, soldier sitting no hat on, has two stripes on right lower studio setting, text on the rear. .2) Postcard B & W, soldier seated, slouch hat on, Cpl stripes and holding a crop, studio setting, text on the rear..1) On the rear in pen appears to be, "Andrew G Cameron 25.2.15". .2) On the rear in pen appears to be, "Gil Kruger Interpreter"tmstaleycollection, postcards

At this time none of the soldiers have been identified. Staley collection, refer Cat No 10758.2P for more details.Series of postcards B & W of portraits, single, double and triple person photos, no text on the rear.tmstaleycollection, postcards,

Item printed by the “Commonwealth Rationing Commission, Commonwaelth Department of Health. Item in the Staley collection, refer Cat No 10758.2P for more details.Pamphlet light brown, red & black colour, print in red and black, Coat of arms in top LH corner. Sticky tape on the front cover, 32 pages, print in black, headings in red, has ideas for 2 weeks worth of met meals including vegetables, recipes, lunch hints, diagrams of beef and mutton cuts.tmstaleycollection, meat, rations

John & Lenna Hicks, both of Mt Korong Road Jobs Gully Bendigo. Staley collection, refer Cat No 10758.2P for further details..1) .2) Two Identity cards "OHMS", brown colour, all print in black, hand written parts in black ink, stamped in purple "Bendigo", each has a recipients name, address on the front, rear has the name, signature, witness signature..1) Main points, "John Hicks - V4 M96 14520" .2) "Lenna.B. Hicks - V4 F99 9090"tmstaleycollection, identity

The Soldier is Thomas Staley WW1, refer Cat No 10759.2P for his service details. Staley collection, refer cat No 10758.2P for more details.Photograph in sepia tone colour enhanced, Soldier with arms crossed, no headwear, has 3 stripes on one arm, colour patch shown on other, lanyard over shoulder, frame is brown timber with ornate pattern on edge.On the rear in pencil, “Staley” , the rest is illegible.tmstaleycollection, photograph, framed

All the Soldiers are British. The text on was believed to have been written on by May Staley (Every) Staley collection, refer Cat No 10758.2P for more details..1) Post card sepia tone, portrait of a soldier arms crossed in British uniform. .2) Postcard sepia tone, 2 persons standing, one a soldier no hat on British uniform, one civilian, text on the rear. .3) Post card sepia tone, Soldier sitting with peak hat on and bandolier, British Soldier, text on the front. .4) Post card B & W, Soldier standing with a rifle, peak hat on, British uniform, text on the front. .2) On the rear, "Pte Percy Holmes, Herbert Brown". .3) On the front, "Pte R Boddice died as a prisoner of war at Munster in Essen". .4) On the front, "Pte J Ward 1 - 5 Staffs".tmstaleycollection, post card

Pay book re Thomas Staley, refer Cat No 10759.2P for his service details. Staley collection, refer Cat No 10758.2P for more details.Pay book brown covers with a white sticker on with faded text, 24 pages, entries are in blue & black pen with details of pay and allotments, pay increase's with rank, there are purple stamped marks.On the front, "Pay Book No 75471 - Staley". On the white label, "Staley Thos - Sgt - 945 5th Div Gas Services". Stamped in purple, "Boarded, Chief Pay Officer, Discharged".tmstaleycollection, pay

The Sailor is Thomas Woodward Staley PM4134 RAN, refer Cat No 10895 for his service details. Staley collection, refer Cat No 10758.2P for more details.Photograph B & W showing a portrait of a RAN Sailor.tmstaleycollection, ran

.1) This Honor Roll being the original is in the collection of the Bendigo Military Museum Cat No 2019. .2) The Staley and Every names are on this roll. Staley collection, refer Cat No 10758.2P for details..1) Post card B & W photo of the "White Hills Baptist Honor Roll". .2) Post card B & W, photo of an Honor Roll, has two columns of names on..2) "The Great War - Roll of Honor - For God & Country - 1914 - 1919"tmstaleycollection, honor roll

The Certificate is recognition of 5 years service to the Red Cross during the Great War 1914 - 1919 to Mrs Every Snr. Staley collection, refer Cat No 10758.2P for more details.Certificate Red Cross, paper yellowed, top centre has a Red Cross in a circle with a Soldier above with Red Cross Ladies either side. The following text is in black with a hand written name, signed at the bottom.Signed, "Mrs Every Snr"tmstaleycollection, red cross

The Certificate is recognition of 5 years service to the Red Cross during the Great War 1914 - 1919 to Miss Thomas. (Janey) Staley collection, refer Cat No 10758.2P for more details.Certificate paper yellowed, top centre has a Red Cross in a circle with a Soldier above and Red Cross Ladies either side. The following text is in black with a hand written name, signed at the bottom."Miss Thomas"tmstaleycollection, red cross

This Anniversary was held at the Melbourne Town Hall from 10.30am till noon. The program contains 7 Hyme's, Scriptures, Prayers and Benedictions. Staley collection, refer Cat No 10758.2P for more details.Programme 4 pages back to back, paper, all print in red & blue, "Anniversary of Armistice Day November 11th 1921", item held together by 2 staples.tmstaleycollection, anniversary, armistice

This manual is published as “Military Books - published by Authority - printed for his Majesty’s Stationary Office - War Office 14 August 1909” Staley collection, refer Cat No 10758.2P for more details.Manual red buckram covers, 229 pages with B & W photos, fold out sketches, graphs, charts, 11 chapters, appendices.tmstaleycollection, military

These small cards are normally part of the Silk Postcards that were very popular during the WW1. "Auntie Janey", refer Cat No 10758.2P for details. Who sent it is unknown at this point. Staley collection refer 10758.2P also.Card white background rounded corners, the LH side has a snow theme, the other has text. text on the rear.On the front, "Merry Xmas and Happy new Year" On the rear, "To Dear Auntie Janey, I send my love & best wishes for a happy Xmas & a bright new year, France 1916"tmstaleycollection, card, silk

The 8th Brigade Infantry Band comprised of the 29th, 30th, 31st & 32nd Battalions. .3) This most likey taken at Wars end, the Soldier with "X" has not been identified. Staley collection, refer Cat No 10758.2P for details..1) Postcard sepia tone, Band group of 30 Soldiers with instruments in an open space, trees behind, text on the bottom in white. .2) Postcard B & W showing a group of 25 Soldiers in 3 rows outside a hut No 35. .3) Postcard B & W showing 5 Soldiers and a civilian in an open car with flags and a sign on the front, an "X" has been marked over one of the Soldiers..1) On the front in white, "8th Brigade Band A.I.F somewhere in France". .3) Sign on the front of the car, "Well done Aussies"tmstaleycollection, postcard, 8th

Captain Horace F Selleck 38th Bn KIA 20.7.1918. The card was from Mrs Selleck on the loss of her beloved Husband. Refer Cat No 1515 for his service history. Staley collection, refer Cat No 10758.2P for more details.Card, black edging, yellowish background, at top a laurel wreath with the 38th Bn Colour patch, name & KIA date plus acknowledgement of sympathy in the loss of a Husband."For King and Country - Captain H.F. Selleck - Killed in Action July 20th 1918".tmstaleycollection, card, sympathy

This hat is in the Staley collection, refer Cat No 10758.2P for more details. It is not clear if this was Thomas Staley’s issued in his WW2 service. The name inside, “PB Talbot”. There are two Pierce Butler Talbot’s. V85195, Died 30.10.1941. V370106, Discharged 3.10.1946. Peak Hat, Army, Khaki wool, has a Rising Sun badge on the front, leather band under the hat.Inside the hat in black, “PB Talbot”tmstaleycollection, hat, headwear

Certificate from the Patriotic Committee District of Epsom presented to Thomas Staley by the People of Epsom, dated May 31st 1919. Signed by the Chairman and Secretary (Hon) Refer Cat No 10759.2P for Thomas Staley’s service details. Staley collection, refer Cat No 10758.2P for more details.Certificate framed, Colour with “Honour the Brave” at the top, “Patriotic Committee - District of Epsom - Sergeant Thomas Staley”. Flags either side with scroll and flowers around central text, an oval space has a B & W image of a Soldier arms crossed, at the bottom, “He Answered his Countries Call. Frame is timber plain design with gold edging.tmstaleycollection, framed, epsom

The article talks about Hartley Roach's standing in the community of White Hills. He had tried to enlist several times in Bendigo and finally made it obtaining his desire. Refer Cat No 10764.2P for his service details. Staley collection, refer Cat No 10758.2P for his service details.Newspaper article, yellowed with text and B & W photo central of the article."Private Robt. Hartley Roach - Killed in Action"tmstaleycollection, article

The photo’s are “Dress up after WW1”. The Man on the left is Thomas Staley. The Lady centre is “Rosie Staley” a cousin of Thomas. The other man and Child is not known at this point. Thomas Staley, refer Cat No 10759.2P for his service details. Staley Collection, refer Cat No 10758.2P for more details..1) .2) Postcard B & W showing 3 adults and a child dressed up with weapons over shoulder. .1) has text on rear. .3) Postcard B & W showing same people with the Men kneeling, the Women standing. .4) Postcard B & W showing the same Women on her own with a Shotgun and German hat on..1) On the rear, “May what do think of your second half in the photo”.tmstaleycollection, postcard

Cerberus, RAN’s primary Training establishment. HMAS Burnie, Bathurst Class Corvette. HMAS Wollongong, Bathurst Class Corvette. Items relating to Thomas Woodward Staley PM4134 RAN. Refer Cat No 10895 for his service details. Staley collection, refer Cat No 10758.2P for more details.Pennant flags all triangular shape. .1) Royal Australian Navy. .2) HMAS Cerberus. .3) HMAS Burnie. .4) HMAS Wollongong. All four are one sided. All have a white sewn on tag with “Staley” in red.tmstaleycollection, ran