All the Postcards are from Will Roberts, four are to’ “Miss Thomas” (Janey) Only .3).4) have a date on, “Belford Dec 1st. Will is believed to be William Clement Roberts No 1365 (born Bendigo, enlisted Bendigo) on 2.8.1915 in 11th Reinforcements 8th LH Regt age 29 years 11 months, embark for Eygpt 21.10.1915, Hospital 19.5.1916 (unclear) rejoin Unit 28.6.1916, embark for England 1.8.1916, RTA 12.5.1918 Classed Rheumatism, Discharged 22.7.1918. Staley collection, refer Cat No 10758.2PFour photo postcards all sepia tone with text on the rear. One postcard is B&W. .1) Shows a Soldier standing in slouch hat and Bandolier over shoulder. .2) A scene in Eygpt on the Nile. .3) .4) with scenes of Westminster Abbey. .4) is a continuation of .3) .5) Scene showing a Cathedral in Salisbury..2) On the front, “Cairo - Banks of the Nile” .3).4) On the front, “London Westminster Abbey”. “Choir East - London Westminster Abbey” .5) On the front, “The Cloisters Salisbury Cathedral”tmstaleycollection, postcard

All the cards have been written on and believed to be by May Staley (Every) Staley collection refer Cat No 10758.2P .1) George Joseph Pellow No 902 (born England, enlisted Pyramid Hill) on 16.7.1915 in C Coy 29th Bn age 23 years, embark for Eygpt 10.11.1915, embark for France 18.6.1916, hospital 24.11.1916 with Laryngitus, rejoin Unit 9.12.1916, promoted Cpl 30.8.1917, KIA 21 10. 1917. .2) John Benjamin Dugan No 812 (born Beechworth, enlisted Beechworth) on 5.7.1915 in C Coy 29th Bn age 21 years, embark for Eygpt 10.11.1915, embark for France 16.6.1916, hospital 31.4.1917 with Rhuematism, rejoin Unit 16.5.1917, discharged 26.1.1920. .3) Charles Heal No 1397 (born Stawell, enlisted Melbourne) on 2.8.1915 in 1st Reinforcements 29th Bn age 30 years, embark for Eygpt 10.11.1915, embark for France 16.6.1916, hospital 17.8.1916 with Appendicitus (Nephralgia), rejoin Unit 17.2.1917, KIA 15.12.1917. (not 1918). .4) James Herd No 831 (born Ballarat, enlisted Melbourne) on 15.7.1915 in C Coy 29th Bn age 21 years, embark for Eygpt 10.11.1915, transfer to 5th Div Artillery 16.3.1916, embark for France 16.6.1916, transfer to 50th Battery, hospital 5.11.1918 with Influenza, rejoin Unit10.11.1918, hospital 7.2.1919 with Measles, rejoin Unit 4.3.1919, RTA 15.5.1919, discharged 22.8.1919. .5) ........ Cooke, as yet not identified. Staley collection, refer Cat No 10758.2P Five photo postcards all sepia tone, all have text on the front in black pen. .1) Soldier standing holding a crop with gloves in hand. .2) Soldier seated on a chair with slouch hat on his crossed legs. .3) Soldier standing hands behind his back. .4) Soldier seated on a small table/chair, arms crossed slouch hat on. .5) Soldier standing with hand on a stand with flower pot on..1) On the front, "Cpl G Pellow 29th Bn, killed in action Passchendaele Oct 1917". .2) On the front, "Yours sincerely JB Dugan 11.11.18" - "Died from war injuries 1933". .3) On the front, "One of the old Btn ...... Cooke 17.1.18" - "Died from the effects of war" On the rear in pencil, "Another old Pal of mine who is still going strong, he's from Ballarat District Tom". .4) On the front, "Pte C Heale (Heal) C Coy 29th Bn killed in action Messines Feb 1918". .5) On the front, "Dvr J Herd 5th Div Arty". On the rear in pencil, "Jim Heard".tmstaleycollection, postcards

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

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.

.1) .2) Charles Francis McComas No 6 (born Melbourne, enlisted Melbourne) on 21.7.1915 age 29 in HQ 29th Bn, embark for Eygpt 10.11.1915, embark for France 16.6.1916, hospital 11.8.1918 with Appendicitis,, rejoin unit 9.10.1918, hospital 26.3.1919 with Gastritis, embark for England 12.5.1919, discharged from the AIF 8.11.1919. .3) William James Hambly No 49 (born Long Gully, enlisted Eaglehawk) on 20.7.1915 in 29th Bn HQ band age 28, embark 10.11.1915 for Eygpt, embark for France 16.6.1916, escapes illness or injury, embark for England 14.3.1919, discharged from the AIF 15.8.1919. Staley collection, refer Cat No 10758.2P for more details..1) Postcard sepia tone, two soldiers in a parkleaning on a fence, text written on in pen. .2) Postcard B & W, two Soldiers one seated in a Greatcoat, studio setting, text on in two places. .3) Postcard sepia tone, Soldier seated legs crossed, studio setting, text on the rear in studio setting..1) in pen, "Sincerely yours, Chas F McComas Nice 1918" .2) In pen at the top, "Bandmaster Sgt McComas died 1920" - "Yours sincerely Chas McComas Belgium Dec 21 1918". .3) In pen, "Pte W Hambly 8 Aust Inf/Bde Band".tmstaleycollection, postcards

Photo. Elsie May Tranter (born Geelong) enlisted on 2.9.1916 in the AAMS age 28 years, embark for England 6.12.1916, embark for France and posted to 26th General Hospital 13.2.1917, hospital with Measles 6.4.1917, rejoin Unit 16.7.1917, posted to several other Units including No 29 Casualty Clearing Station, promoted to Sister13.12.1918, discharged from the Army on 30.11.1919. Staley collection, refer Cat No 10758.2P for more details.Photograph B & W, oval shape inset on a card background with rounded edges, text on the front.On the front, "Yours sincerely Elsie M Tranter Xmas 1918"tmstaleycollection, nurse

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

.1) Private W Pinch, refer Cat No 10764.2P for his service details. .2) Private H Monti (born Bendigo, enlisted Melbourne) on 16.11.1915 in 9th Reinforcements 21st Bn age 22, embark for Eygpt 8.2.1916, embark for France 21.3.1916, WIA 27.7.1916 B W Chest, Died of wounds 1.8.1916. Staley collection, refer Cat No 10758.2P for details..1) Newspaper photo B & W, yellowed paper, soldier in unifor with Peak hat on, text at the top and bottom. .2) Newspaper photo B & W, yellowed paper, showing a civilian in an oval setting, text at top and Bottom..1) Main points, "Killed in Action - (J.R. Alexander Photo) - Private W. Pinch". .2) Main points, "Died of wounds - Kalma photo - Private H. Monti - Son of Mr A. Monti of White Hills"tmstaleycollection, articles,

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

.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

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,

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

This Welcome Home was a "High Class Musical Programme and Supper" price 2/-. (Schillings) The Chairman was the Mayor Cr A Dunstan, the Secretary was Cr D Andrew. This ticket was a complimentary one to Thomas Staley returned Soldier, refer Cat No 10759.2P for his service details. Staley collection, refer Cat No 10758.2P for more details.Card, rectangular shape with crossed flags on LH side with "Town Hall Bendigo" beside followed by details of the event, date and price, has a purple stamp near the bottom "illegible". A Red stamp diagonal across the card said "Complimentary"Main points, Welcome Home and Reception, Thursday July 31st, 1919". On the rear in pen, "T Staley"tmstaleycollection, welcome,

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 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

Photos re Thomas Staley No 945 (born England, enlisted Melbourne) on 13.7.1915 in C Coy 29th Bn age 23 years, embark for Eygpt 10.11.1915, embark for France 16.6.1916, appointed Cpl 30.5.1917, Sgt 4.11.1917 in Anti Gas Personnel, discharged from the AIF on 25.7.1919. Re enlisted in WW2 No V85463 on 26.6.1940, discharged 10.10.1945 with the rank of Sgt in 2nd Signals Training Bn. Staley collection, refer Cat No 10758.2P.1) Photo sepia tone, portrait of a Soldier with Peak cap set in an oval shape. .2) Phot sepia tone,, studio setting of a Soldier standing, has Corporal Stripes on his arm, no hat on.photographs, tmstaleycollection

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

The first man on the left is wearing a Returned from Active Service badge WW1, the first two men are unknown. Third from the left is Bill Theodore DSM (RAN). The man on the right is Thomas Woodward Staley PM4134 RAN. Refer Cat No 10895 for his service details. Bill Theodre DSM refer Cat No 7926P for his service details. Staley collection, refer Cat No 10758.2P for more details. Photograph B & W shows 4 men lined up together 2 with hats on 2 with out. Stamped on rear in purple and text in blue pen.On rear, "Bendigo Advertiser photograph Service - for pre order quote - C.2298"tmstaleycollection, ran

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 card signed just “Frank” who was in Graylingwell War Hospital is believed to be Frank Alexander Hardie (also in Graylingwell War Hospital) No 3849 (born Bendigo, enlisted Bendigo) on 3.8.1915 in 12th Reinforcements 5th Bn age 23 years, embark for Eygpt 23.11.1915, embark for France 25.3.1916, WIA 25.7.1916 SW L Ankle and Head, then states R hand, rejoin unit 23.11.1917, Hospital 15.1.1918 with Influenza, rejoin unit 9.6.1918, hospital 21.6.1918 with Haemorroids, rejoin Unit 5.9.1918, promoted Sgt, RTA 19.6.1920, discharged 17.9.1920. Staley Collection, refer Cat No 10758.2P..1) Photo postcard B & W showing a Soldier standing hands behind his back, peak hat on in studio setting, text on rear in black pen. .2) Photo postcard sepia tone showing a group of wounded Soldiers in a garden outside a hospital, text on the front and rear..1) On the rear in black pen, “Priv Frank A Hardie 3849 12th Reinforcements 5th Bn 2nd Brigade AIF”. .2) On the front in white, “……. Massage group, Graylingwell War Hospital - 114”. On the rear in pencil, “The boys with better luck than I have had, Frank”.tmstaleycollection, postcards

All 3 postcards are from “EJB Forrester” .1) hand written in pencil, a stamp on the rear has “AMIENS” on. .2) Hand written in black pen and dated “23.11.15”. .3) Hand written in black pen to “Miss Thomas” and dated “24.9.15” Edgar Joseph Bell Forrester No 3817 (born Hawthorn, enlisted Melbourne) on 24.7.1915 in 12th Reinforcements 5th BN age 34 years 4 months, embark for Eygpt 23.11.1915, embark for France 25.3.1916, WIA 25.7.1916 Gassed, rejoin Unit 27.8.1916, hospital 3.10.1916 with Scabies/Dermatitus, rejoin Unit 13.11.1916, hospital 6.12.1916 Ulcer on leg, rejoin Unit 10.4.1917, hospital 25.6.1917 with Trench Fever then Eczema, medically downgraded and discharged on 8.7.1918 medically unfit. Staley collection refer Cat No 10758.2PThree photo postcards all sepia tone, two with text on rear in pen and 0ne in pencil. .1) Portrait of a Soldier with slouch hat on in studio setting. .2) Soldier standing in full uniform and webbing, peak hat in studio setting. .3) Soldier standing with peak hat on, hands behind his back, studio setting.tmstaleycollection, postcards

.1) This is believed to be William James Pinch No 354 (born Bendigo, enlisted Bendigo) on 14.2.1916 in A Coy 38th Bn age 32 years, embark for England 20.6.1916, embark with Bn to France No 1916, KIA 1.7.1917. .2) Robert Hartley Roach No 5475 (born Moonta SA, enlisted Melbourne, Was living in White Hills Bendigo at enlistment) on 28.1.1916 in 17th Reinforcements 6th Bn age 24 years, embark for England 4.4.1916, embark for France 5.9.1916, hospital with Influenza 4.12.1916, rejoin Unit 31.3.1917, WIA 16.9.1917 GSW Buttocks, DOW’s same day. (The wound had penetrated the Abdomen) Staley collection, refer Cat No 10758.2P.1) Photo postcard B & W showing a Soldier with Peak hat on and Great coat, text on rear in Pen. .2) Photo postcard B & W portrait of a Soldier with no hat on, text on rear in pen..1) On the rear, “To Miss Thomas. With best wishes from Mr and Mrs Pinch” (Janey) .2) On the rear, “ 5475 Pte Robert Hartley Roach 6th Battalion 17th Reinforcements”.tmstaleycollection, postcards

.1) Eric William Borley No 1093 (born Bendigo, enlisted Queenscliff) on 26.6.1917 in the 36th Aust Heavy Artillery Group Reinforcement Group 14, embark for for England 9.11.1917, hospital with Measles, embark for France1.4.1918, hospital 9.5.1918 with PUO, rejoin Unit 8.7.1918, hospital 5.10.1918 with Debility/Trench Fever, RTA 22.12.1918, discharged 1.3.1919. .2) Oliver Leslie Knight No 3891 (born Bendigo, enlisted Bendigo) on 16.8.1915 In 12th Reinforcements 5th BN age 21 years 3 months, embark for Eygpt 23.11.1915, hospital 8.2.1916 with Influenza, embark for France 25.3.1916, WIA 25.7.1916 SW Thigh, rejoin Unit 22.10.1916, hospital 21.12.1916 with Trench Feet, rejoin Unit 28.6.1917, WIA 22.9.1917 GSW to Back, rejoin Unit 3.5.1918, RTA 28.3.1919, Discharged 6.7.1919. .3) Donald John Burnet No 2130 (born Bendigo, enlisted Bendigo) on 17.5.1916 in 11th Reinforcements 60th BN age 18 years, embark for England 4.8.1916, embark for France 11.11.1916, Returned to England with Under age personal 29.12.11916, re embark for France 19.4.1917, hospital 14.6.1917 with Sprained ankle, rejoin Unit 21.6.1917, hospital 17.8.1917, rejoin Unit 20.9.1917, KIA 25.9.1917. Staley collection, refer Cat No 10758.2PThree Photographic postcards B & W all with text on the rear. .1) Soldier standing with Bandolier and leather leggings in a studio setting. .2) Portrait of a Soldier in slouch hat, central position with blurred edges. .3) Portrait of a Soldier in Peak hat..1) On the rear, “No 1093. GNR Eric Borley”. .2) On the rear, “Hoping you are quite well again, sincerely yours O.L Knight”. .3)) On the rear, “To Miss Thomas - Pte DJ Burnet. Killed in Action 25.9.17 age 19”.tmstaleycollection, postcards,

All the images are “Daily Mail Battle Pictures and Official photographs. All 3 cards were signed “Love to all Ern”. Ernest Every No 5071 (born bendigo, enlist, Melbourne) on 7.7.1915 in ……….?Age 27 years, , embark for Eygpt 1.4.1916, embark for England 29.5.1916, transfer to the 6th Bn 7.9.1916, then 59th Bn, embark for France 15.9.1916, WIA 16.4.1918 GSW L Forearm, RTA 23.9.1918, discharged 28.3.1919 Medically unfit. Staley collection refer Cat No 10758.2P..1) Photo postcard B & W showing troops boarding a boat to England, on rear text in black pencil. .2) Photo postcard B & W, showing troops ready to leave for the trenches, text on rear in black pencil. .3) Photo postcard B & W showing a British sentry on the move, text on rear in black pencil..1) On the front, “71. Back to Blighty - boarding the leave boat”. On the rear, “ Miss M Every (May) White hills Bendigo Victoria Australia”. .2) On the front, “67. Loyal North Lanc’s Regiment cheering when ordered to the front”. On rear to, “FJ. Every Bendigo ……….? Bendigo”. .3) On the front, “72 A British sentry in Flanders”. On the rear to, “Miss J Thomas Park View White Hills”. tmstaleycollection, post cards

.1) .2) Ronald Rivers Sweeting No 952 (born Shelbourne, enlisted Melbourne) on14.7.1915 in 29th Bn C Coy age 25 years,embark for Eygpt 10.11.1915, embark for France 16.6.1916, hospital 1.12.1916 with Dysentry/Diarrhea then gets Mumps, rejoin Unit 6.3.1917, hospital 24.3.1917 with Influenza, rejoin Unit 7.4.1917, WIA 16.5.1918 Gassed, rejoin Unit 3.6.1918, discharged 11.10.1919. Given that the majority of soldiers in the collection are 29th Bn followed by 6th Bn. Gibson shows some age in the photos. There are two possibilities, James Gibson 3754 6th Bn age 29 or John Gibson 29th Bn age 36. At this point has Wright has not been identified. Staley collection refer Cat No 10758.2P Five photo postcards sepia tone. .1) Soldier seated with slouch hat on and arms folded, chevrons on arm, text on the rear. .2) Soldier standing no hat on, hands behind his back, studio setting, signed on the front. .3) .4) Two portraits same Soldier, no hat on, one signed on the front. .5) Portrait of a Soldier, signature on the front..1) On the rear, “yours sincerely friend R R Sweeting 952 - 29th Bn Church St Maldon Victoria” .2) On the front, “R R Sweeting” .4) On the front, “J or G Gibson” .5) On the front, “ S ? B Wright”tmstaleycollection, postcards

Items re George Every No 4491 (born Bendigo, enlisted Bendigo) on 16.7.1915 in 14th Reinforcements 6th Bn age 27 years 3 months, embark for Eygpt 1.4.1916, embark for France 29.3.1916, WIA 15.8.1916, GSW face and R Hand severe (plus thigh?) RTA 11.1.1917, discharged from the Army 4.6.1917. The article relates to George’s return to Bendigo and his welcome from the “Welcome Home Committee”. Other articles suggest he was quite disfigured. Staley collection refer Cat No 10758.2P.1) Photo postcard sepia tone of a Soldier standing in Peak cap hands behind his back. Text on rear re George Every. .2) Sepia tone photo of George Every pre War. .3) B & W photo of George Every pre War. .4) Article from a newspaper, blank print headed “Bendigo Soldier Returning”.1) On rear in black pen, “Dear Auntie Janey, will be sailing on 28th January, George” .3) On rear underlined, “May Every”photo, tmstaleycollection

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

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

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