Fred Cordingly lived at Maiden Gully via Bendigo, Vic. Print from original painting by Lois Molina of Bendigo. Presented to BILL THOMASON for finding details of service with SAC. Part of the collection of William (Bill) Thomason, refer Cat No 4136P for more items.Coloured print of man enlisted in South African constabulary, khaki uniform, slouch hat, rifle & horse (in background) sitting on wooden log, pale yellow/white background in glass frame & gold coloured frame, 4 sided. With many thanks for your kind assistance. L Molina.prints, framed, south africa, thomason b

Hilliard and Thomason was established in Birmingham, and closed in 1908.Sterling silver presentation trowel in blue leather hinged presentation trowel with blue suade and satin lining. The trowel handle is silver plate and can be screwed off the trowel, and is hollow. The trowel is hallmarked H&T = Hilliard and Thomason - Sovereign Head/Duty Stamp = 1784 - 1890 - Lion passant guardant = silver quality- Anchor = Birmingham - b in oval = 1876Engraved into the trowel "Presented by the President & Council School of Mines Ballarat to the Hon. A.J. Peacock Minister of Public Instruction on his laying the Foundation Stone of New Buildings April 14th 1899hilliard and thomason, silver, presentation trowel, ballarat school of mines, new classrooms, administration building, buildings, andrew peacock, andrew j. peacock, silversmith, a building

The photo relates to the collection re George Frederick Pierce DCM. This is the same photo as per others in the collection. Refer Cat No 4136P for his service, award and death. Part of the collection of William (Bill) Thomason, refer Cat No 4136P for other items.Round B & W portrait showing a soldier in uniform with one arm leaning on a rest. On the rear is hand written in pencil. On rear, “George Pierce of Sebastion Vic DCM KIA France 4.10.1917 age 22 years”photography, military, aif

The card relates to George Frederick Pierce DCM. Refer Cat No 4136P for his AIF service, award and death. Part of the collection of William (Bill) Thomason, refer Cat No 4136P.Four page folding card, B & W, front cover has a peak hat, crossed rifles over a wreath, inside a short poem headed “He hath fought the good fight”. Next page is a brief sympathy note, under is hand written in ink. A black string holds the pages together.Front cover has, “AIF in Remembrance”, inside in ink from “Pte & Mrs J ........... & family, 12 ...........St Bendigo”.sympathy, military, cards

George Frederick PIERCE No 2839 AIF. The photo shows him wearing the award of the “DCM” which has been superimposed on the photo. George enlisted on 29.6.1915 age 20 years in the 9th Reinforcements 6th Bn AIF, embarked for Eygpt 9.10.1915, embarked for France 2.4.1916, Awarded the Distinguished Conduct Medal in 1917, KIA Belgium 4.10.1917, no known grave. DCM award. For Conspicious Gallantry and Devotion to Duty. He took Command of his Lewis Gun Section in an attack and bombed an enemy Machine Gun post single handed and captured the Gun. He later carried ammunition to the front line through heavy barrages. He set a splendid example of devotion and courage. This photo has been cropped out of the original which had 3 soldiers in it. Refer Cat No 5459P This is the first item in a large collection that belonged to William (Bill) Thomason. Bill served in the RAN from 1947 - 1949. He was the Author of 3 books: "Marching On", Cat No 4821, "March to Ranau", Cat No 862 and "March to Waikato", Cat No 5289. Bill was a collector and ran a small Military Museum in View Street Bendigo for a time.Photo B & W, portrait of a soldier with studio background pasted onto a larger grey background with flowers, flags, kangaroo, emu and details under. On the cardboard, writing relates to the award of the “DCM”. The grey background has a darker surround and red stamp in the right hand corner.“No 2839 Pte G.F.PIERCE DCM (Infy)”photography, military, remembrance

Archibald Clarkson Jones enlisted on 17.7.1915 aged 20 years. No 2672 he embarked with the 6th Reinforcements 23rd Battalian AIF on 27.10.1915. He was discharged in Melbourne on 29.7.1919. Refer Cat No1040 medals. Part of the William (Bill) Thomason collection, refer Cat No 4136P for more items.The certificate is light parchment paper, light fawn in colour. It is a standard printed form on both sides and personnel details are filled in at the time of discharge from the AIF. Certificate No's V/ B No. 50322 No. 133122certificate, 2672, a c jones, 23rd btn aif

From Title Page; "AUSTRALIAN EDITION/ OF/ MANUAL OF/ MILITARY LAW/ 1941/ Including Army Act and Rules of Procedure as/ modified and adapted by the Defence Act 1903 - 1939 and the Australian Military Regulations". Part of the William (Bill) THOMASON Collection. Refer Cat. No. 4136P for more items.Hardcover book Cover - cardboard, red colour buckram, embossed lettering on front, black colour ink print on spine. 850 pages - cut, plain, off white colour . No illustrations. Amendments have been added to many pages - paper slips glued to designated pages. Amendments noted on Page iii - handwritten red and black ink pen dated "30/11/41", 31/9/42", "31/12/42", 30/6/43". Front end paper - three purple and one black ink stamps and handwritten signatures and information in black and blue ink pen. Front end paper - purple ink stamp. "Major/ Brigade Major B.P. & G. Force" date "1942", illegible signature. "Major/ G.S. Victoria Garrison Brigade - date "1942", illegible signature. "Major/ Adm.Comd. Vic Garrison Bde with illegible signature - date "42/43" - black ink print. "Lt.Col/ A.A. & G.M.G., Vic covering Force " - with illegible signature - handwritten information, black ink pen "Private Property", blue ink pen. Return to/ Room 10 Block B/ Southern Command.publication, book, ww2, manual, military law