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National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Book, Vazenry, George, Victoria Barracks Melbourne: Historical Notes to 1985
... Victoria Barracks Melbourne: Historical Notes to 1985....Victoria Barracks (Melbourne...Victoria Barracks Melbourne: Historical Notes to 1985. ...I have, where possible, given some information on some of the personalities who have served, or resided in the Barracks.I have, where possible, given some information on some of the personalities who have served, or resided in the Barracks.victoria barracks (melbourne, vic) -
Melbourne LegacyPhotograph, Victoria Barracks Melbourne Corps of Guides, 2005
... Victoria Barracks Melbourne Corps of Guides...President Geoff Webb presented a plaque to the Victoria Barracks Melbourne Corps of Guides in acknowledgement of the contribution of the proceeds of the Victoria Barracks Public Tours donations over the past three year, a total of $11,000 to Legacy in that time. ...More than 1,500 people visit Victoria Barracks Melbourne (VBM) each year as part of the Public Tours program conducted by the VBM Corps of Guides. ...President Geoff Webb presented a plaque to the Victoria Barracks Melbourne Corps of Guides in acknowledgement of the contribution of the proceeds of the Victoria Barracks Public Tours donations over the past three year, a total of $11,000 to Legacy in that time. A portion of these proceeds was designated to be used for maintenance work on the Legacy statue of the Widow and her Children in the Garden of Appreciation at the Shrine of Remembrance. More than 1,500 people visit Victoria Barracks Melbourne (VBM) each year as part of the Public Tours program conducted by the VBM Corps of Guides. Guided tours of the Barracks in 2005 operated on Wednesdays and Sunday afternoons as required. The Entrance fees were $5 per adult and $3 for concession and pensioners.A record of where funds are raised and given to Legacy's work.Colour photo x 4 of President Geoff Webb awarding a plaque to a group from VBM and two pages of information.Printed on the back fundraising, donations -
Eltham District Historical Society IncTelegram, Telegram, Victoria Barracks, Melbourne to Mrs Annie Castledine, Old Eltham Road, Lower Plenty, 3 May 1941, 3 May 1941
... Telegram, Victoria Barracks, Melbourne to Mrs Annie Castledine, Old Eltham Road, Lower Plenty, 3 May 1941...Telegram, Victoria Barracks, Melbourne to Mrs Annie Castledine, Old Eltham Road, Lower Plenty, 3 May 1941 Telegram ..."Postal acknowledgement delivery personal" "It is with deep regret that I have to inform you that VX10044 Sapper G. E. Castledine has been killed in action April 18th & desire to convey to you the profound sympathy of the Minister for the Army and the Military Board. - Minister for the Army" Sapper George Ernest Castledine (1914-1941), son of Arthur Frederick and Annie Castledine, enlisted 23 January 1940 at Lower Plenty and was assigned to the 2/2 Field Company. He is buried in the Phaleron War Cemetery, Athens, Greece and is remembered on the Roll of Honour at Eltham.George was the first soldier from the Shire of Eltham to be killed in the Second World War. The telegram is oil stained as it was kept by George's brother Sid in his toolbox.Digital image of original held in private collection of Joan Castledine (niece of George Ernest Castledine and daughter of Sid and Polly (nee Arrowsmith) Castledine).Original bears oil stains from being stored in a tool box2/2 field company, aif, annie castledine, arthur frederick castledine, eltham war memorial, george ernest castledine, military, minister for the army, roll of honour, second word war, sid castledine, telegram -
Ringwood RSL Sub-BranchBook - Australian Army, Victoria Barracks, Melbourne, c 1995
... Victoria Barracks, Melbourne....An Australian Defence Force production. Victoria Barracks, Melbourne. Book Australian Army National Capital Printing ...Hard cover book. An Australian Defence Force production. -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Equipment - Equipment, Army, Metal Trunk
... ...Victoria Barracks (Melbourne...1 large metal khaki coloured trunk with double metal compartment fitted inside marked on top 41335 WO2 Harris C/- MFO HQ Comd Pucka Victoria Barracks Melbourne Australia via Laverton With metal catches & black leather handle...National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM) 25 Veterans Drive Newhaven phillip-island-and-the-bass-coast Metal Trunk Victoria Barracks (Melbourne Vic) As Above 1 large metal khaki coloured trunk with double metal compartment fitted inside marked on top 41335 WO2 Harris C/- MFO HQ Comd Pucka Victoria Barracks Melbourne Australia via Laverton With metal catches & black leather handle Metal Trunk Equipment Equipment, Army ...1 large metal khaki coloured trunk with double metal compartment fitted inside marked on top 41335 WO2 Harris C/- MFO HQ Comd Pucka Victoria Barracks Melbourne Australia via Laverton With metal catches & black leather handleAs Abovemetal trunk, victoria barracks (melbourne, vic) -
Running Rabbits Military Museum operated by the Upwey Belgrave RSL Sub BranchPhotograph
... Photograph No2 Battery Royal Australian Field Artillery at Victoria Barracks Melbourne...Running Rabbits Military Museum operated by the Upwey Belgrave RSL Sub Branch 1 Mast Gully Road Upwey melbourne Photo 1911-1912 Army Photograph No2 Battery Royal Australian Field Artillery at Victoria Barracks Melbourne Photograph ...Photograph No2 Battery Royal Australian Field Artillery at Victoria Barracks Melbournephoto, 1911-1912, army -
Bendigo Military MuseumManual - FIELD ENGINEERING & MINE WARFARE, 1960
... On front cover: “50 HQ 3 CADET BRIGADE VICTORIA BARRACKS MELBOURNE”...Bendigo Military Museum 37 - 39 Pall Mall Bendigo goldfields Passchendaele Barracks Trust PBT 112 Manual Field Engineering On front cover: “50 HQ 3 CADET BRIGADE VICTORIA BARRACKS MELBOURNE” Medium size book of 443 pages covering those aspects of basic field engineering in which all sections should receive instructions showing how the field engineering tasks should be carried out. ...Medium size book of 443 pages covering those aspects of basic field engineering in which all sections should receive instructions showing how the field engineering tasks should be carried out.On front cover: “50 HQ 3 CADET BRIGADE VICTORIA BARRACKS MELBOURNE”passchendaele barracks trust, pbt 112, manual, field engineering -
Bendigo Military MuseumPamphlet - AUSTRALIAN ARMY RESERVE 1919, C.1919
... Office Victoria Barracks - Melbourne....Office Victoria Barracks - Melbourne. Pamphlet folded brownish colour, all print in black, stamp on the front in purple. ...Item in the collection relating to C.J.C. McQuie MM, refer Cat No 9680P for his service details. Australian Army Reserve 1919 issued by Defence Department Melbourne. The centre double page outlines items like, eligibility to join - where - ranks - training units - uniforms - pay - discharge - command office, change of address - correspondence. The rear page details the pay scale per day from Lieut - 2nd Lieut 15/- down to private at 4/- per day. (/-) means Shillings.Pamphlet folded brownish colour, all print in black, stamp on the front in purple.The purple stamp, “Call or write to Lieut T.R. ……air Organising Officer - S.O.I and R.S . Office Victoria Barracks - Melbourne.reserve, mcquie, pamphlet -
St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne ArchivesLetter - Correspondence in regard to Ethel Charles qualities as a nurse whilst working at Victoria Barracks in 1918
... ...Victoria Barracks Melbourne...Australian Army Nursing Srvice Ethel Charles Victoria Barracks Melbourne Matron Hill Gallipoli Lieutenant Colonel Sidney Hawley Letter Correspondence in regard to Ethel Charles qualities as a nurse whilst working at Victoria Barracks in 1918. ...Lieutenant Colonel Sidney Hawley of Tasmania wrote a letter of commendation to Matron Hill in 1918, as a reference for Ethel Charles, who was applying for enrolment in the Australian Army Nursing Service. He stated that "he could not have had a better nurse" during his two- year recovery for an operation on his spine after being shot at Gallipoli. He added that Ethel "was in every way most suitable for army nursing".australian army nursing srvice, ethel charles, victoria barracks melbourne, matron hill, gallipoli, lieutenant colonel sidney hawley -
Bendigo Military MuseumMemorabilia - MEMORIAL SCROLL, Australian Army Medal Section, c.1942
... Coates, 45 Philipson Street, Albert Park, Vi If not delivered return address "Army Medal Section, Victoria Barracks, Melbourne, Australia” ...Coates, 45 Philipson Street, Albert Park, Vi If not delivered return address "Army Medal Section, Victoria Barracks, Melbourne, Australia” White paper scroll rolled up and contained in a brown paper tubal postal container. ...Scroll re death of "Thomas Coates", VX18443. Died 5/3/42. Item is part of the Coates Family Collection. Refer 9654.4 for Tom’s service details.White paper scroll rolled up and contained in a brown paper tubal postal container. Container has postal delivery address and return address and various ink stamps. Actual scroll is in very delicate condition so not taken out for inspection of description. 1, Scroll. 2. Postal tube.1. Addressed to "Mr J. Coates, 45 Philipson Street, Albert Park, Vi If not delivered return address "Army Medal Section, Victoria Barracks, Melbourne, Australia” thomas coates, memorial scroll, coates family 1 -
Bendigo Military MuseumPhotograph - PHOTOGRAPH, GRAVE WW2, Post WW2
... On rear purple stamped twice, once in a circle the other in lines: “Directorate of Graves Registration” “Photo supplied by Directorate of Graves Commission Victoria Barracks Melbourne” “Buried at Bomana War Graves, Grave No A.1.1.18”...Photograph grave 2/12th On rear purple stamped twice, once in a circle the other in lines: “Directorate of Graves Registration” “Photo supplied by Directorate of Graves Commission Victoria Barracks Melbourne” “Buried at Bomana War Graves, Grave No A.1.1.18” Photo, black / white showing a grave in the shape of a white cross. ...Ivor Keith ALLISON VX40282. Enlisted 24.6.1940. KIA 22.1.1943.Photo, black / white showing a grave in the shape of a white cross. Re VX40282 Lieut I K ALLISON 2/12 Aust Inf Bn 22.1.1943.On rear purple stamped twice, once in a circle the other in lines: “Directorate of Graves Registration” “Photo supplied by Directorate of Graves Commission Victoria Barracks Melbourne” “Buried at Bomana War Graves, Grave No A.1.1.18”photograph, grave, 2/12th -
Wangaratta RSL Sub BranchPhotograph, SGT A R Wills
... Bn. 7.2.43 Rear is stamped with Photograph supplied by Directorate of Graves Registration Victoria Barracks Melbourne - Buried at Lae...Bn. 7.2.43 Rear is stamped with Photograph supplied by Directorate of Graves Registration Victoria Barracks Melbourne - Buried at Lae Black and white image of grave with white cross SGT A R Wills Photograph Photograph ...Image of burial site of Sgt Albert Robert WILLS born 16.11.1917 at Bendigo -VX 5275 He enlisted in 1939 embarked on HMT 'Ettrick" on 14/4/1940 after basic training at Puckapunyal. Disembarked in Egypt on 18/5/1940 and saw action at Bardia, Greece and Syria. Spent time in Lebanon and Ceylon before returning to Australia on 4/8/1942. On 13/10/42 disembarked at Milne Bay New Guinea and took part in the battle for Wau securing the airstrip and surrounding area after heavy fighting. Between 6-9 Feb 2/5 Bn C and D companies supported by A company spearheaded the attack engaged and defeated the enemy thus ending the battle of Wau Sgt WILLS was one of 28 men killed in action in the Crystal Creek area on 7/2/1943 and is buried at Lae War Cemetery. Black and white image of grave with white cross Cof E VX 5275 SGT A R WILLS 2/5 Aust. Inf. Bn. 7.2.43 Rear is stamped with Photograph supplied by Directorate of Graves Registration Victoria Barracks Melbourne - Buried at Laea.r. wills, vx 5275, 2/5th aust. inf. bn, new guinea -
Bendigo Military MuseumManual - Mathematical Tables for the Computation of Geographic positions and Rectangular Coordinates, 1942
... "Please Return to: Survey Directorate AHQ Victoria Barracks Melbourne" Front and rear pages...."Please Return to: Survey Directorate AHQ Victoria Barracks Melbourne" Front and rear pages. Hard covered Book, cloth covered, A5 in size, 169 pages, Title Page, contents Page, 5 x blank pages at front, 15 x blank pages at rear. ...Numerous mathematical tables for the computation of Geographical Positions and rectangular coordinatesHard covered Book, cloth covered, A5 in size, 169 pages, Title Page, contents Page, 5 x blank pages at front, 15 x blank pages at rear."? Slattery" , "Sgt RC Andrews. School Tac? Adm. Seymour" all crossed out, on 1st page inside cover. "Please Return to: Survey Directorate AHQ Victoria Barracks Melbourne" Front and rear pages.royal australian survey corps, rasvy, fortuna, army survey regiment, army svy regt, asr -
Bendigo Military MuseumManual - THE AIR FORCE LIST - RAAF, RAAF, 1961
... Back cover - stamp - purple ink HEADQUARTERS SUPPORT COMMAND UNIT RAAF/ VICTORIA BARRACKS/ MELBOURNE S.C.I. VIC....Back cover - stamp - purple ink HEADQUARTERS SUPPORT COMMAND UNIT RAAF/ VICTORIA BARRACKS/ MELBOURNE S.C.I. VIC. SOFT COVER BOOKLET. ...From booklet front cover "ROYAL AUSTRALIAN AIR FORCE - THE AIR FORCE LIST - JUNE 1961 Issued for the information and guidance of all concerned By Command of the Air Board, Secretary. DEPARTMENT OF AIR, CANBERRA, A.C.T. AAP 598" Item in the collection re R.W McGilvery RAAF, refer Cat No 2787P for his service details.SOFT COVER BOOKLET. Cover - lightweight cardboard, pale blue colour with black print on front. 108 pages, cut, plain, off-white paper. Information manual for RAAF. Front cover - handwritten black ink - top left - "ORFS". top right - "Camp Commandant O..." Back cover - stamp - purple ink HEADQUARTERS SUPPORT COMMAND UNIT RAAF/ VICTORIA BARRACKS/ MELBOURNE S.C.I. VIC.history, booklet, raaf -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Document, Department of the Army - Military Board, 24 April 1941
... More or less duplication obtained from ASIO, obtained by Arthur and Lurline Knee, from the Military Board Chief of the General Staff Army Headquarters, Victoria Barracks, Melbourne 24 April 1941. Marked SECRET. no action considered necessary....Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum 49 Hogan Street Tatura the-murray More or less duplication obtained from ASIO, obtained by Arthur and Lurline Knee, from the Military Board Chief of the General Staff Army Headquarters, Victoria Barracks, Melbourne 24 April 1941. Marked SECRET. no action considered necessary. ...More or less duplication obtained from ASIO, obtained by Arthur and Lurline Knee, from the Military Board Chief of the General Staff Army Headquarters, Victoria Barracks, Melbourne 24 April 1941. Marked SECRET. no action considered necessary.Clear plastic folder, the 14 page translation of extracts from the record of the German Internment camps in Australia - confiscated from F. Hoenemann 22 February 1941.Found in a Sydney Hotel.f. hoenemann, department of the army, early internment organisation -
Returned Nurses RSL Sub-branchDocument - Commonwealth of Australia Austrlain Military Forces report, 109 Australian General Hospital, December 1942
... Copy of file no. 21-720-337 from the National Archives of Australia being the December 1942 report from the 109 Australian General Hospital in Alice Springs to the Matron-in-Chief at Army Headquarters, Victoria Barracks, Melbourne. The report includes statistics on patient admissions and discharges, averages, staff movements, health and other relevant headings....Returned Nurses RSL Sub-branch ANZAC House Level 3 4 Collins Street Melbourne Copy of file no. 21-720-337 from the National Archives of Australia being the December 1942 report from the 109 Australian General Hospital in Alice Springs to the Matron-in-Chief at Army Headquarters, Victoria Barracks, Melbourne. The report includes statistics on patient admissions and discharges, averages, staff movements, health and other relevant headings. ...Copy of file no. 21-720-337 from the National Archives of Australia being the December 1942 report from the 109 Australian General Hospital in Alice Springs to the Matron-in-Chief at Army Headquarters, Victoria Barracks, Melbourne. The report includes statistics on patient admissions and discharges, averages, staff movements, health and other relevant headings.Faded foolscap copy of a typed report relating to the 109 Australian General Hospital in December 1942. Document has information on the source along the left hand edge.'21-720-337' [Blue ink on left hand side]wwii, ww2, world war 2, 109 agh alice springs, 109 australian general hospital -
Hymettus Cottage & Garden BallaratBadge - Hat Badge, Royal Victoria Regiment hat badge
... Hat badge of Michael Taffe, 6 RVR at the Victoria St Barracks Melbourne in 1971. The 6th Battalion Royal Victoria Regiment was a militia (Citizens Military Forces) regiment formed in 1965 from what was earlier the Royal Melbourne Regiment. ...Hymettus Cottage & Garden Ballarat 8 Cardigan St Lake Wendouree goldfields Hat badge of Michael Taffe, 6 RVR at the Victoria St Barracks Melbourne in 1971. The 6th Battalion Royal Victoria Regiment was a militia (Citizens Military Forces) regiment formed in 1965 from what was earlier the Royal Melbourne Regiment. ...Hat badge of Michael Taffe, 6 RVR at the Victoria St Barracks Melbourne in 1971. The 6th Battalion Royal Victoria Regiment was a militia (Citizens Military Forces) regiment formed in 1965 from what was earlier the Royal Melbourne Regiment. Crossed rifles surmounted by crown with scroll to base bearing the word Victoria in gilt on large V in softer gilt.royal melbourne regiment, 6rvr, hat badge, victoria street, melbourne, taffe, -
Bendigo Military MuseumLetter - Letters from Australian Survey Directorate to Maj A Townsend (RASvy) 1945, Survey Directorate, 1945
... Also of particular note is the Location of the Directorate on Letter dated 15 November 1945 (9129.2) that has the Survey Directorate at HQ Australian Military Forces at Victoria Barracks, Melbourne. This letter discusses who should possibly be presented with some Japanese captured swords....Also of particular note is the Location of the Directorate on Letter dated 15 November 1945 (9129.2) that has the Survey Directorate at HQ Australian Military Forces at Victoria Barracks, Melbourne. This letter discusses who should possibly be presented with some Japanese captured swords. ...Of particular note is the location of the Directorate on Letter dated 11 October 1945 (9129.1) that has the Survey Directorate as part of Land Headquarters 242 Kooyong Road TOORAK SE2 Melbourne. This letter expressed the desire to see overseas Survey Units return to Australia as soon as possible to start work on much needed Australian Survey priorities. It also discusses what action should be taken on Survey Corps mapping equipment. Also of particular note is the Location of the Directorate on Letter dated 15 November 1945 (9129.2) that has the Survey Directorate at HQ Australian Military Forces at Victoria Barracks, Melbourne. This letter discusses who should possibly be presented with some Japanese captured swords.Two single page A4 sized photocopies of typed letters on Commonwealth of Australia, Survey Directorate Letterheads to Maj Alf Townsend (RASvy) .1 Letter dated 11 October 1945 Serial Number 11710 .2 Letter Dated 15 November 1945 Serial Number 11774.1 has a number of paragraphs highlighted in green.royal australian survey corps, rasvy, fortuna, army survey regiment, army svy regt, asr, survey corps directorate -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Album (item) - CAC Folder containing a range of documents and photos, refer Description for details
... Reymond SQN LDR ROIC (EXT 4564) RAAF Victoria Barracks Melbourne 3004 Photo Fuel Farm And Start Air Storages. ...Reymond SQN LDR ROIC (EXT 4564) RAAF Victoria Barracks Melbourne 3004 Photo Fuel Farm And Start Air Storages. ...CAC Green Folder containing documents and photos as listed below, CAC Photo Technologist Apprentice Brad Cronk receiving CAC Perpetual Trophy. Photo Staff Officer Repair and Overhaul (M.H. Reymond SQN LDR ROIC (EXT 4564) RAAF Victoria Barracks Melbourne 3004 Photo Fuel Farm And Start Air Storages. CAC Photo Checking Computer Displays Prior To Engine Test. CAC Photo F404 Engine Assembly. CAC Photo - Visit By Chief OF The Air Staff Thursday 7 Nov.1985. Hawker de Havilland GAZETTE assorted issues. Hawker de Havilland CONTACT assorted issues. Hawker de Havilland HAWKTALK assorted issues. CAC General Correspondence. Hawker de Havilland GAZETTE , canning Electron Microscope. CAC Assorted Sales and Marketing plans CAC Photo Jet Engine Test Facility (Computer Control & Data Aquisition ) CAC Photo of Macchi A7-075 CAC Photo of coating baths. CAC Photos of Macchi A7-064. -
Wodonga & District Historical Society IncPlaque - Albury's Own 2/23rd Battalion 9th Division
... Established at Victoria Barracks, in Melbourne, in June 1940, the 2/23rd Battalion was raised as part of the all-volunteer Second Australian Imperial Force and assigned to the 26th Brigade. ...Wodonga & District Historical Society Inc Hut 97, Bonegilla Migrant Experience, 132 Bonegilla Road Bonegilla the-murray Established at Victoria Barracks, in Melbourne, in June 1940, the 2/23rd Battalion was raised as part of the all-volunteer Second Australian Imperial Force and assigned to the 26th Brigade. ...Established at Victoria Barracks, in Melbourne, in June 1940, the 2/23rd Battalion was raised as part of the all-volunteer Second Australian Imperial Force and assigned to the 26th Brigade. Under the command of Lieutenant Colonel Bernard Evans, a small cadre of experienced personnel drawn from Victorian Militia units were concentrated at Victoria Barracks prior to the battalion headquarters being relocated to Albury, New South Wales, where a large number of volunteers were completing their recruit training at the 4th Recruit Training Battalion. Upon the conclusion of this course, the recruits were posted to the 2/23rd and the battalion – over 900 strong– moved to Bonegilla, Victoria, just across the border, where more complex collective training was completed prior to departure overseas. A large majority of the battalion's initial intake of volunteers came from the Albury–Wodonga region and as a result, the 2/23rd became known as "Albury's Own"This item is part of a collection of items owned by Arthur Lock, a member of the 2/23rd Battalion, an all-volunteer Second Australian Imperial Force which served as part of the garrison during the Siege of Tobruk, then at El Alamein, New Guinea and Borneo. It has particular local significance as the battalion was know as "Albury's Own" because a large majority of the battalion's initial intake of volunteers came from the Albury–Wodonga region.A plaque commemorating "Albury's Own" - the 2/23rd Battalion. It incorprates the Unit badge and a a list of battlefronts they served in as part of the 9th Brigade. The Latin in the centre of the badge translates as "I will either find a way or make one". In circular badge "ALBURY'S OWN/ 2/23 RD BN. AUT VIAM INVENIAM AUT FACIAM " On metal oblong "9th DIVISION /EL ALAMEIN -TOBRUK- LAE/ SATELEBERG - TARAKAN"world war 11, 2/23rd battailon, albury's own -
Wodonga & District Historical Society IncMemorabilia - 2/23rd Battalion logo transfer on card
... Established at Victoria Barracks, in Melbourne, in June 1940, the 2/23rd Battalion was raised as part of the all-volunteer Second Australian Imperial Force and assigned to the 26th Brigade. ...Wodonga & District Historical Society Inc Hut 97, Bonegilla Migrant Experience, 132 Bonegilla Road Bonegilla the-murray Established at Victoria Barracks, in Melbourne, in June 1940, the 2/23rd Battalion was raised as part of the all-volunteer Second Australian Imperial Force and assigned to the 26th Brigade. ...Established at Victoria Barracks, in Melbourne, in June 1940, the 2/23rd Battalion was raised as part of the all-volunteer Second Australian Imperial Force and assigned to the 26th Brigade. Under the command of Lieutenant Colonel Bernard Evans, a small cadre of experienced personnel drawn from Victorian Militia units were concentrated at Victoria Barracks prior to the battalion headquarters being relocated to Albury, New South Wales, where a large number of volunteers were completing their recruit training at the 4th Recruit Training Battalion. Upon the conclusion of this course, the recruits were posted to the 2/23rd and the battalion – over 900 strong– moved to Bonegilla, Victoria, just across the border, where more complex collective training was completed prior to departure overseas. A large majority of the battalion's initial intake of volunteers came from the Albury–Wodonga region and as a result, the 2/23rd became known as "Albury's Own"This item is part of a collection of items owned by Arthur Lock, a member of the 2/23rd Battalion, an all-volunteer Second Australian Imperial Force which served as part of the garrison during the Siege of Tobruk, then at El Alamein, New Guinea and Borneo. It has particular local significance as the battalion was know as "Albury's Own" because a large majority of the battalion's initial intake of volunteers came from the Albury–Wodonga region. This 2/23rd Battalion Association transfer has been laminated and attached to a card. This logo became the colour patch for the unit after their service in Tobruk. Below colour patch "2/23rd BATTALION ASSOCIATION/ BOX 551D, G.P.O. MELBOURNE"world war 11, rats of tobruk, 2/23rd battalion -
Wodonga & District Historical Society IncBadge - 2/23rd Battalion - Albury's Own
... Established at Victoria Barracks, in Melbourne, in June 1940, the 2/23rd Battalion was raised as part of the all-volunteer Second Australian Imperial Force and assigned to the 26th Brigade. ...Established at Victoria Barracks, in Melbourne, in June 1940, the 2/23rd Battalion was raised as part of the all-volunteer Second Australian Imperial Force and assigned to the 26th Brigade. ...Established at Victoria Barracks, in Melbourne, in June 1940, the 2/23rd Battalion was raised as part of the all-volunteer Second Australian Imperial Force and assigned to the 26th Brigade. Under the command of Lieutenant Colonel Bernard Evans, a small cadre of experienced personnel drawn from Victorian Militia units were concentrated at Victoria Barracks prior to the battalion headquarters being relocated to Albury, New South Wales, where a large number of volunteers were completing their recruit training at the 4th Recruit Training Battalion. Upon the conclusion of this course, the recruits were posted to the 2/23rd and the battalion – over 900 strong– moved to Bonegilla, Victoria, just across the border, where more complex collective training was completed prior to departure overseas. A large majority of the battalion's initial intake of volunteers came from the Albury–Wodonga region and as a result, the 2/23rd became known as "Albury's Own"This item is part of a collection of items owned by Arthur Lock, a member of the 2/23rd Battalion, an all-volunteer Second Australian Imperial Force which served as part of the garrison during the Siege of Tobruk, then at El Alamein, New Guinea and Borneo. It has particular local significance as the battalion was know as "Albury's Own" because a large majority of the battalion's initial intake of volunteers came from the Albury–Wodonga region.Circular tin lapel button with pin back fastening. The front is made of paper and covered with clear plastic. The printed design on the front shows the post 1942 T-shaped colour patch of the 2/23 Battalion surrounded by the words "ALBURY'S OWN 2/23RD BN." There are 3 similar badges in our collection. Above colour patch "ALBURY'S OWN" Below colour patch "2/23RD BN."world war 11, rats of tobruk, tobruk, arthur lock -
Wodonga & District Historical Society IncPlaque - Plaque 2/23rd Battalion - Albury's Own
... Established at Victoria Barracks, in Melbourne, in June 1940, the 2/23rd Battalion was raised as part of the all-volunteer Second Australian Imperial Force and assigned to the 26th Brigade. ...Established at Victoria Barracks, in Melbourne, in June 1940, the 2/23rd Battalion was raised as part of the all-volunteer Second Australian Imperial Force and assigned to the 26th Brigade. ...Established at Victoria Barracks, in Melbourne, in June 1940, the 2/23rd Battalion was raised as part of the all-volunteer Second Australian Imperial Force and assigned to the 26th Brigade. Under the command of Lieutenant Colonel Bernard Evans, a small cadre of experienced personnel drawn from Victorian Militia units were concentrated at Victoria Barracks prior to the battalion headquarters being relocated to Albury, New South Wales, where a large number of volunteers were completing their recruit training at the 4th Recruit Training Battalion. Upon the conclusion of this course, the recruits were posted to the 2/23rd and the battalion – over 900 strong– moved to Bonegilla, Victoria, just across the border, where more complex collective training was completed prior to departure overseas. A large majority of the battalion's initial intake of volunteers came from the Albury–Wodonga region and as a result, the 2/23rd became known as "Albury's Own"This item is part of a collection of items owned by Arthur Lock, a member of the 2/23rd Battalion, an all-volunteer Second Australian Imperial Force which served as part of the garrison during the Siege of Tobruk, then at El Alamein, New Guinea and Borneo. It has particular local significance as the battalion was know as "Albury's Own" because a large majority of the battalion's initial intake of volunteers came from the Albury–Wodonga region.A wooden plaque in the shape of a shield commemorating the 2/23rd Battalion known as "Abury's Own". It incorporates a representation of the 2/23rd Battalion colour patch worn after the Siege of Tobruk. At top of plaque "2/23RD AUST.IN.BN./ALBURY'S/OWN"world war 11, rats of tobruk, tobruk, arthur lock -
Wodonga & District Historical Society IncBanner - Souvenir Banner 2/23rd Battalion - Albury's Own
... Established at Victoria Barracks, in Melbourne, in June 1940, the 2/23rd Battalion was raised as part of the all-volunteer Second Australian Imperial Force and assigned to the 26th Brigade. ...Established at Victoria Barracks, in Melbourne, in June 1940, the 2/23rd Battalion was raised as part of the all-volunteer Second Australian Imperial Force and assigned to the 26th Brigade. ...Established at Victoria Barracks, in Melbourne, in June 1940, the 2/23rd Battalion was raised as part of the all-volunteer Second Australian Imperial Force and assigned to the 26th Brigade. Under the command of Lieutenant Colonel Bernard Evans, a small cadre of experienced personnel drawn from Victorian Militia units were concentrated at Victoria Barracks prior to the battalion headquarters being relocated to Albury, New South Wales, where a large number of volunteers were completing their recruit training at the 4th Recruit Training Battalion. Upon the conclusion of this course, the recruits were posted to the 2/23rd and the battalion – over 900 strong– moved to Bonegilla, Victoria, just across the border, where more complex collective training was completed prior to departure overseas. A large majority of the battalion's initial intake of volunteers came from the Albury–Wodonga region and as a result, the 2/23rd became known as "Albury's Own"This item is part of a collection of items owned by Arthur Lock, a member of the 2/23rd Battalion, an all-volunteer Second Australian Imperial Force which served as part of the garrison during the Siege of Tobruk, then at El Alamein, New Guinea and Borneo. It has particular local significance as the battalion was know as "Albury's Own" because a large majority of the battalion's initial intake of volunteers came from the Albury–Wodonga region.A souvenir banner representing the 2/23rd Battalion - Albury's Own. The banner incorporates the insignia of the Commonwealth of Australia Military Forces. It also includes the Unit colour patch which is a lozenge shape, divided into brown over red, with a grey trim. This patch was used from 1940 to 1942 when the patch representing service at Tobruk was introduced. world war 11, 2/23rd battalion, albury's own, arthur lock -
Surrey Hills Historical Society Collection
Ceremonial object - Clothing and apparel - sash, Surrey Hills Tent No 309 Past Chief Ruler's sash
... Lt Col Cairncross served at the Victoria Barracks in Melbourne for 25 years and designed a water bottle used by Australian colonial troops. ...Lt Col Cairncross served at the Victoria Barracks in Melbourne for 25 years and designed a water bottle used by Australian colonial troops. ...The Independent Order of Rechabites (IOR), also known as the Sons and Daughters of Rechab is a friendly society founded in England in 1835 as part of the wider British temperance movement to promote total abstinence from alcoholic beverages. This type of sash was worn by a Past District Chief Ruler. This particular sash belonged to Lieutenant Colonel William McGregor Cairncross. He lived at the property now known as 'Medlow', although during his occupancy it was known as 'Willcyrus', named after two of his sons - Sergeant William McGregor Cairncross and Trooper Cyrus Hay Cairncross, who served with the 2nd Scottish Horse during the Boer War and in British units in the First World War. Lt Col Cairncross served at the Victoria Barracks in Melbourne for 25 years and designed a water bottle used by Australian colonial troops. During the Boer War he was controller of stores at Victoria Barracks. He died 24 May 1903 at his home.Pointed collar / sash; white silk / satin front with 3 x red stripes down each side; yellow stripes along edges; red satin backing; metallic gold tassels on the outer edge; colourful woven text and design on white segments on each side; one side "Independent Order of Rechabites SALFORD UNITY" around shield emblem; sheild with - beehive, sword and flame and wheat sheaf above, inside shield lamb, all-seeing eye, sun, moon with seven stars, snake, two birds, three white arrow heads, rose, clover and thistle symbols, "PEACE & PLENTY THE REWARD OF TEMPERANCE" in banner below; other side "PAST CHIEF RULER", crossed flags of Royal Standard of Great Britain, USA and Scotland above with triangle in centre of flags, text "TRUTH, FORTITUDE, JUSTICE" "IOR" in centre of triangle, 3 x overlapping shields below main text: one with flag of USA, one with symbols of Rechabites, one with the Royal Standard of Great Britain.independent order of rechabites, surrey hills tent no 309, regalia, william cairncross, william mcgregor cairncross, sash -
Surrey Hills Historical Society CollectionPhotograph, Nick Pote, Medlow in 1990, 1990
... Lt Col Cairncross served at the Victoria Barracks in Melbourne for 25 years. During the Boer War he was controller of stores at Victoria Barracks. ...melbourne Built in 1889. Was known as 'Willcyrus' during the occupancy of Lieutenant Colonel (Lt Col) William McGregor Cairncross and family. It was named after two of his sons - Sergeant William McGregor Cairncross and Trooper Cyrus Hay Cairncross, who served with the 2nd Scottish Horse during the Boer War and in British units in the First World War. Lt Col Cairncross served at the Victoria Barracks ...Built in 1889. Was known as 'Willcyrus' during the occupancy of Lieutenant Colonel (Lt Col) William McGregor Cairncross and family. It was named after two of his sons - Sergeant William McGregor Cairncross and Trooper Cyrus Hay Cairncross, who served with the 2nd Scottish Horse during the Boer War and in British units in the First World War. Lt Col Cairncross served at the Victoria Barracks in Melbourne for 25 years. During the Boer War he was controller of stores at Victoria Barracks. It was renamed 'Medlow' when it became the home of Dr Richard Joseph Bull (1874-1927) and his wife Catherine Grace, nee Perrier (1884-1972) in 1911. Richard Joseph Bull was the Director of Bacteriology at Melbourne University. Norma was a noted artist and was born in Hawthorn in 1906; her brother Ronald Richard was born in Surrey Hills in 1912. Fundraising events were held there during the First World War. The property was left to the National Trust of Victoria but the costs of maintenance forced the Trust to sell it and it has returned to private ownership.A coloured photograph of the south side of a rendered two-storey Victorian-style building. There are well established trees in the garden.medlow, house names, warrigal road, surrey hills, (mrs) catherine bull, (miss) norma bull, house styles, late victorian boom style, (miss) catherine perrier, (mr) richard joseph bull, (mr) ronald joseph bull, (lt) (col) (mr) william mcgregor cairncross, (mr) william mcgregor cairncross, (mr) cyrus hay cairncross, willcyrus, garden parties, fundraising, world war, 1914-1918 -
Surrey Hills Historical Society CollectionPhotograph, Nick Pote, Medlow in 1990, 1990
... Lt Col Cairncross served at the Victoria Barracks in Melbourne for 25 years. During the Boer War he was controller of stores at Victoria Barracks. ...melbourne Built in 1889. Was known as 'Willcyrus' during the occupancy of Lieutenant Colonel (Lt Col) William McGregor Cairncross and family. It was named after two of his sons - Sergeant William McGregor Cairncross and Trooper Cyrus Hay Cairncross, who served with the 2nd Scottish Horse during the Boer War and in British units in the First World War. Lt Col Cairncross served at the Victoria Barracks ...Built in 1889. Was known as 'Willcyrus' during the occupancy of Lieutenant Colonel (Lt Col) William McGregor Cairncross and family. It was named after two of his sons - Sergeant William McGregor Cairncross and Trooper Cyrus Hay Cairncross, who served with the 2nd Scottish Horse during the Boer War and in British units in the First World War. Lt Col Cairncross served at the Victoria Barracks in Melbourne for 25 years. During the Boer War he was controller of stores at Victoria Barracks. It was renamed 'Medlow' when it became the home of Dr Richard Joseph Bull (1874-1927) and his wife Catherine Grace, nee Perrier (1884-1972) in 1911. Richard Joseph Bull was the Director of Bacteriology at Melbourne University. Norma was a noted artist and was born in Hawthorn in 1906; her brother Ronald Richard was born in Surrey Hills in 1912. Fundraising events were held there during the First World War. The property was left to the National Trust of Victoria but the costs of maintenance forced the Trust to sell it and it has returned to private ownership.A coloured photograph of the front door of 'Medlow'. The paintwork is tired and part of the wooden veranda is degraded.medlow, house names, warrigal road, surrey hills, (mrs) catherine bull, (miss) norma bull, house styles, late victorian boom style, (miss) catherine perrier, (mr) (dr) richard joseph bull, (mr) ronald joseph bull, (lt) (col) (mr) william mcgregor cairncross, (mr) william mcgregor cairncross, (mr) cyrus hay cairncross, willcyrus, garden parties, fundraising, world war, 1914-1918 -
Surrey Hills Historical Society CollectionPhotograph, Nick Pote, Medlow in 1990, 1990
... Lt Col Cairncross served at the Victoria Barracks in Melbourne for 25 years. During the Boer War he was controller of stores at Victoria Barracks. ...melbourne Built in 1889. Was known as 'Willcyrus' during the occupancy of Lieutenant Colonel (Lt Col) William McGregor Cairncross and family. It was named after two of his sons - Sergeant William McGregor Cairncross and Trooper Cyrus Hay Cairncross, who served with the 2nd Scottish Horse during the Boer War and in British units in the First World War. Lt Col Cairncross served at the Victoria Barracks ...Built in 1889. Was known as 'Willcyrus' during the occupancy of Lieutenant Colonel (Lt Col) William McGregor Cairncross and family. It was named after two of his sons - Sergeant William McGregor Cairncross and Trooper Cyrus Hay Cairncross, who served with the 2nd Scottish Horse during the Boer War and in British units in the First World War. Lt Col Cairncross served at the Victoria Barracks in Melbourne for 25 years. During the Boer War he was controller of stores at Victoria Barracks. It was renamed 'Medlow' when it became the home of Dr Richard Joseph Bull (1874-1927) and his wife Catherine Grace, nee Perrier (1884-1972) in 1911. Richard Joseph Bull was the Director of Bacteriology at Melbourne University. Norma was a noted artist and was born in Hawthorn in 1906; her brother Ronald Richard was born in Surrey Hills in 1912. Fundraising events were held there during the First World War. The property was left to the National Trust of Victoria but the costs of maintenance forced the Trust to sell it and it has returned to private ownership.A close-up coloured photograph of the front door of 'Medlow'. medlow, house names, warrigal road, surrey hills, (mrs) catherine bull, (miss) norma bull, house styles, late victorian boom style, (miss) catherine perrier, (mr) richard joseph bull, (mr) ronald joseph bull, (lt) (col) (mr) william mcgregor cairncross, (mr) william mcgregor cairncross, (mr) cyrus hay cairncross, willcyrus, garden parties, fundraising, first world war -
Surrey Hills Historical Society CollectionPhotograph, Nick Pote, Medlow in 1990, 1990
... Lt Col Cairncross served at the Victoria Barracks in Melbourne for 25 years. During the Boer War he was controller of stores at Victoria Barracks. ...melbourne Built in 1889. Was known as 'Willcyrus' during the occupancy of Lieutenant Colonel (Lt Col) William McGregor Cairncross and family. It was named after two of his sons - Sergeant William McGregor Cairncross and Trooper Cyrus Hay Cairncross, who served with the 2nd Scottish Horse during the Boer War and in British units in the First World War. Lt Col Cairncross served at the Victoria Barracks ...Built in 1889. Was known as 'Willcyrus' during the occupancy of Lieutenant Colonel (Lt Col) William McGregor Cairncross and family. It was named after two of his sons - Sergeant William McGregor Cairncross and Trooper Cyrus Hay Cairncross, who served with the 2nd Scottish Horse during the Boer War and in British units in the First World War. Lt Col Cairncross served at the Victoria Barracks in Melbourne for 25 years. During the Boer War he was controller of stores at Victoria Barracks. It was renamed 'Medlow' when it became the home of Dr Richard Joseph Bull (1874-1927) and his wife Catherine Grace, nee Perrier (1884-1972) in 1911. Richard Joseph Bull was the Director of Bacteriology at Melbourne University. Norma was a noted artist and was born in Hawthorn in 1906; her brother Ronald Richard was born in Surrey Hills in 1912. Fundraising events were held there during the First World War. The property was left to the National Trust of Victoria but the costs of maintenance forced the Trust to sell it and it has returned to private ownership.A coloured photograph of one of the rooms of 'Medlow' with an ornate mantle and archway. The paintwork is tired and there is damage to a corner section of the ceiling.medlow, house names, warrigal road, surrey hills, (mrs) catherine bull, (miss) norma bull, house styles, late victorian boom style, (miss) catherine perrier, (mr) richard joseph bull, (mr) ronald joseph bull, (lt) (col) (mr) william mcgregor cairncross, (mr) william mcgregor cairncross, (mr) cyrus hay cairncross, willcyrus, garden parties, fundraising, world war, 1914-1918 -
Surrey Hills Historical Society CollectionPhotograph, Nick Pote, Medlow in 1990, 1990
... Lt Col Cairncross served at the Victoria Barracks in Melbourne for 25 years. During the Boer War he was controller of stores at Victoria Barracks. ...melbourne Built in 1889. Was known as 'Willcyrus' during the occupancy of Lieutenant Colonel (Lt Col) William McGregor Cairncross and family. It was named after two of his sons - Sergeant William McGregor Cairncross and Trooper Cyrus Hay Cairncross, who served with the 2nd Scottish Horse during the Boer War and in British units in the First World War. Lt Col Cairncross served at the Victoria Barracks ...Built in 1889. Was known as 'Willcyrus' during the occupancy of Lieutenant Colonel (Lt Col) William McGregor Cairncross and family. It was named after two of his sons - Sergeant William McGregor Cairncross and Trooper Cyrus Hay Cairncross, who served with the 2nd Scottish Horse during the Boer War and in British units in the First World War. Lt Col Cairncross served at the Victoria Barracks in Melbourne for 25 years. During the Boer War he was controller of stores at Victoria Barracks. It was renamed 'Medlow' when it became the home of Dr Richard Joseph Bull (1874-1927) and his wife Catherine Grace, nee Perrier (1884-1972) in 1911. Richard Joseph Bull was the Director of Bacteriology at Melbourne University. Norma was a noted artist and was born in Hawthorn in 1906; her brother Ronald Richard was born in Surrey Hills in 1912. Fundraising events were held there during the First World War. The property was left to the National Trust of Victoria but the costs of maintenance forced the Trust to sell it and it has returned to private ownership.A coloured photograph taken up the driveway of 'Medlow'. It is covered with what appears to be pine needles and some weeds up the centre. There are large trees overhanging the drive and the garden appears to be somewhat overgrown. medlow, house names, warrigal road, surrey hills, (mrs) catherine bull, (miss) norma bull, house styles, late victorian boom style, (miss) catherine perrier, (mr) (dr) richard joseph bull, (mr) ronald joseph bull, (lt) (col) (mr) william mcgregor cairncross, (mr) william mcgregor cairncross, (mr) cyrus hay cairncross, willcyrus, garden parties, fundraising, world war, 1914-1918
