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4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment Unit History RoomFilm - DVD, The Weapons of War - Tanks at War
... The Weapons of War - Tanks at War...The Weapons of War - Tanks at War...4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment Unit History Room 4/19 PWLH Regiment, Building 78 Simpson Barracks Macleod melbourne WW2 The Weapons of War - Tanks at War DVD in case The Weapons of War - Tanks at War Film DVD ...DVD in caseThe Weapons of War - Tanks at Warww2 -
Bendigo Military MuseumBook - INFANTRY WEAPONS, WW2, A.J. BARKER et al, 1. "BRITISH AND AMERICAN INFANTRY WEAPONS OF WORLD WAR 2". 2. "GERMAN INFANTRY WEAPONS OF WORLD WAR 2". 3. "RUSSIAN INFANTRY WEAPONS OF WORLD WAR 2, 1969 - 1971
... "BRITISH AND AMERICAN INFANTRY WEAPONS OF WORLD WAR 2". 2. "GERMAN INFANTRY WEAPONS OF WORLD WAR 2". 3. ..."BRITISH AND AMERICAN INFANTRY WEAPONS OF WORLD WAR 2". 2. "GERMAN INFANTRY WEAPONS OF WORLD WAR 2". 3. ...1.2.3. Hardcover books with dust covers. Hardcover - cardboard, dark red colour buckram with gold colour print on spine. Dust covers - 1. Red, blue and black print on front, spine and back. Illustrated - black and white photograph of two soldiers with machine gun. 2, Dark blue and black print on front, spine and back. Illustrated - black and white photograph of a soldier with hand gun. 3. White and black photograph of two soldiers with machine guns. 2. & 3. Front 76-79 pages - cut, plain, white colour paper. Illustrated black and white photographs and diagrams. 2.3. Front endpapers - handwritten details and stamp. 2. Handwritten details - grey lead pencil "4.90". Stamp - purple ink "TECHNICAL BOOK & MAGAZINE CO/ 289-299 Swanston Street/ 323951-52 MELBOURNE" 3. Handwritten details - grey lead pencil "4-95".publications, books, infantry weapons, ww2, reference -
Warrnambool RSL Sub BranchMixed media, DVD: Fighters - Weapons of War
... DVD: Fighters - Weapons of War...Warrnambool RSL Sub Branch Cnr Merri & Liebig Streets Warrnambool great-ocean-road PUBLISHER: International Masters 2007 DVD: Fighters - Weapons of War Mixed media ... -
Stawell Historical Society IncPhotograph, Indigenous or First Nation Person at Carrs Plains with Traditional weapons. Demonstration of war weapons by Jardwadjali man, Jacky Cocooquine
... Indigenous or First Nation Person at Carrs Plains with Traditional weapons. Demonstration of war weapons by Jardwadjali man, Jacky Cocooquine,...Indigenous or First Nation Person at Carrs Plains with Traditional weapons. Demonstration of war weapons by Jardwadjali man, Jacky Cocooquine, Photograph ...Indigenous or First Nation Person beside a large Red River Gum and next to a river (Richardson River) with aboriginal tools. Photo taken at Carrs Plains. Holford Wettenhall, took over as Protector when William Dennis left the Station. Observed during this time indigenous people mainly hunted possum. The last surviving indigenous people at Carrs Plains were moved to Lake Condah and Ebeneezer in 1870. Black and white photograph of a large River Red Gum, with a man standing holding a boomerang, killing stick and shield. Copyright Museum of Victoriastawell aboriginal portrait -
Bendigo Military MuseumBook - INFANTRY WEAPONS, WW2, A.J. BARKER, "BRITISH & AMERICAN INFANTRY WEAPONS OF WORLD WAR 2", 1969
... "BRITISH & AMERICAN INFANTRY WEAPONS OF WORLD WAR 2"..."BRITISH & AMERICAN INFANTRY WEAPONS OF WORLD WAR 2" Book INFANTRY WEAPONS, WW2 A.J. ...Soft cover book. Cover - cardboard, black colour print front and back. Illustrated front to back, black and white photographs of weapons, yellow colour background. 77 pages - cut, plain, white colour paper. Illustrated black and white photographs and diagrams. Front end paper - handwritten details.Handwritten details - grey lead pencil " $5.25".publications, books, infantry weapons, ww2, reference -
Monbulk RSL Sub BranchBook, Bison, Weapons of World War III, 1981
... Weapons of World War III ...Monbulk RSL Sub Branch 48 Main Road Monbulk yarra-valley-and-the-dandenong-ranges Military art and science - technological innovation Weapons - Technology An analysis of the major weapons that may be used in a future conflict Index, ill, p.192. Weapons of World War III Book Bison William J Koenig ...An analysis of the major weapons that may be used in a future conflictIndex, ill, p.192.non-fictionAn analysis of the major weapons that may be used in a future conflictmilitary art and science - technological innovation, weapons - technology -
Monbulk RSL Sub BranchBook, Bernard Fitzsimons, Tanks and weapons of World War One, 1973
... Tanks and weapons of World War One...Tanks and weapons of World War One Book Bernard Fitzsimons Ure Smith ...This book contains lavish illustrations and authoritative text to tell the story of the weapons of world war one.Ill, p.160.non-fictionThis book contains lavish illustrations and authoritative text to tell the story of the weapons of world war one.tanks - military science, world war 1914-1918 - tank warfare -
Monbulk RSL Sub BranchBook, Bernard Fitzsimons, Tanks and weapons of World War Two, 1973
... Tanks and weapons of World War Two...Tanks and weapons of World War Two Book Bernard Fitzsimons Ure Smith ...This book contains lavish illustrations and authoritative text to tell the story of the weapons of world war two.Ill, p.160.non-fictionThis book contains lavish illustrations and authoritative text to tell the story of the weapons of world war two.tanks - military science, world war 1939-1945 - tank warfare -
Melbourne LegacyDecorative object - Medallion, Commemorating Australians in Military Service, 2007
... A gold coloured medallion in a black velour box it appears to have been issued by Weapons of War which was a series of 52 DVDs. It was found in the archive cupboards and may have been collected due to the connection with commemorating the military service of ADF personnel. ...Embossed 'Weapons of War. A history of military tools and machines' on reverse. ...A record that Legatees collected items that commemorated military service. medallion army souvenir Embossed 'Weapons of War. A history of military tools and machines' on reverse. ...A gold coloured medallion in a black velour box it appears to have been issued by Weapons of War which was a series of 52 DVDs. It was found in the archive cupboards and may have been collected due to the connection with commemorating the military service of ADF personnel. Legacy was founded by returned servicemen of the first world war and Legatees were all ex-service personnel until the 1990s.A record that Legatees collected items that commemorated military service.Round gold tone medallion with colour image of a bugler and red poppies and an embossed Australian Army rising sun. In a black velour box.Embossed 'Weapons of War. A history of military tools and machines' on reverse. Text 'Commemorating Australians in Military Service' around the outside, plus a rising sun symbol with 'The Australian Army' underneath.medallion, army, souvenir -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Book, Robinson, Anthony, Preston, Antony and Hogg Ian V, Weapons of the Vietnam War (Copy 3)
... Weapons of the Vietnam War (Copy 3)...Weapons of the Vietnam War (Copy 3) Book Robinson, Anthony, Preston, Antony and Hogg Ian V. ...The weapons of the war in Southeast Asia ranged in complexity from technologically-advanced, eight-engine B-52 strategic bomber to the Stone Age sharpened-stake booby trap of the guerrilla.The weapons of the war in Southeast Asia ranged in complexity from technologically-advanced, eight-engine B-52 strategic bomber to the Stone Age sharpened-stake booby trap of the guerrilla. vietnam war, 1961-1975 - equipment and supplies, weapons, viet cong -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Book, Robinson, Anthony and Preston, Antony and Hogg Ian V, Weapons of the Vietnam War (Copy 2)
... Weapons of the Vietnam War (Copy 2)...Weapons of the Vietnam War (Copy 2) Book Robinson, Anthony and Preston, Antony and Hogg Ian V. ...The weapons of the war in Southeast Asia ranged in complexity from technologically-advanced, eight-engined B-52 strategic bomber to the Stone Age sharpened-stake booby trap of the guerrilla.The weapons of the war in Southeast Asia ranged in complexity from technologically-advanced, eight-engined B-52 strategic bomber to the Stone Age sharpened-stake booby trap of the guerrilla.vietnam war, 1961-1975 - equipment and supplies, weapons, viet cong -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Book, Robinson, Anthony and Preston, Antony and Hogg, Ian V, Weapons of the Vietnam War (Copy 1)
... Weapons of the Vietnam War (Copy 1)...Weapons of the Vietnam War (Copy 1) Book Robinson, Anthony and Preston, Antony and Hogg, Ian V. ...The weapons of the war in Southeast Asia ranged in complexity from technologically-advanced, eight-engined B-52 strategic bomber to the Stone Age sharpened-stake booby trap of the guerrilla.The weapons of the war in Southeast Asia ranged in complexity from technologically-advanced, eight-engined B-52 strategic bomber to the Stone Age sharpened-stake booby trap of the guerrilla. vietnam war, 1961-1975 - equipment and supplies, weapons, viet cong -
Stawell Historical Society IncPhotograph, Aboriginal man at Carrs Plains with Shield and Boomerang. Also referred to as Demonstration of war weapons by Jardwadjali man, Jacky Cocooquine, in the Wimmera 1868
... Also referred to as Demonstration of war weapons by Jardwadjali man, Jacky Cocooquine, in the Wimmera 1868....Also referred to as Demonstration of war weapons by Jardwadjali man, Jacky Cocooquine, in the Wimmera 1868. ...AboriginalOlder Gentleman beside tree holing shield and boomerang -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Book, Hughes, Matthew Dr. and Mann, Chris Dr, The T-34 Tank, 1999
... ...Weapons of war...National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM) 25 Veterans Drive Newhaven phillip-island-and-the-bass-coast T34 (Tank) Weapons of war The T-34 tank is an in-depth study of one of the most important tanks of the twentieth century. ...The T-34 tank is an in-depth study of one of the most important tanks of the twentieth century.The T-34 tank is an in-depth study of one of the most important tanks of the twentieth century.t34 (tank), weapons of war -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Booklet, Vietname Weaponry and Armaments
... ...Weapons of war...National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM) 25 Veterans Drive Newhaven phillip-island-and-the-bass-coast Booklet Weapons of war 22 page booklet listing all types of eapons and armaments used in Vietnam and a description of how they are used. ...22 page booklet listing all types of eapons and armaments used in Vietnam and a description of how they are used. Some pages are double sided. All pages aare encased in plastic sleevesbooklet, weapons of war -
Colac RSL Sub BranchDecorative object - Bayonet Display Box, 20/05/2025
... korean war weapons...Colac RSL Sub Branch 21 Murray Street Colac great-ocean-road korean war weapons Korean War June 1950- July 1953 short magazine Lee Enfield and Scabbard. ...korean war weaponsKorean War June 1950- July 1953Timber hand made box containing bayonets from the Korean War June 1950- July 1953Short Magazine lee Enfield Bayonet and Scabbard British No4 MK1 and Scabbard, 2 black and white photos depicting battle scenesshort magazine lee enfield and scabbard. british no4 mk! and scabbard. 2 black and white photos -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental CollectionWeapon - Bayonet
... For Australia, the SLR was the main infantry weapon of the Vietnam War era (1962-1972)....For Australia, the SLR was the main infantry weapon of the Vietnam War era (1962-1972). bayonet weapon slr L1A2 bayonet for use with 7.62mm self-loading rifle (SLR), together with plastic scabbard. ...The 7.62mm self loading rifle (SLR) was introduced to the Australian Army in 1962 replacing the .303 Lee Enfield Magazine rifle. For Australia, the SLR was the main infantry weapon of the Vietnam War era (1962-1972).L1A2 bayonet for use with 7.62mm self-loading rifle (SLR), together with plastic scabbard.bayonet, weapon, slr -
Frankston RSL Sub BranchProjectile, Musket
... Musket ball found at the site of the American Revolutionary War battle of Valley Forge. This musket ball is typical of the weapons used in the Revolutionary War period 1775 to 1783....Frankston RSL Sub Branch 183 Cranbourne Road Frankston mornington-peninsula war ball projectile musket revolutionary american revolution Musket ball found at the site of the American Revolutionary War battle of Valley Forge. This musket ball is typical of the weapons used in the Revolutionary War period 1775 to 1783. ...Musket ball found at the site of the American Revolutionary War battle of Valley Forge. This musket ball is typical of the weapons used in the Revolutionary War period 1775 to 1783.war, ball, projectile, musket, revolutionary, american, revolution -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental CollectionWeapon - Bayonet (French), 1914 circa
... Used with Lebel Model 1886 bolt action rifle and was the basic French infantry weapon of World War 1 (1914-1918). Probably brought to Australia by a returning soldier as a souvenir. ...8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection 4/19 Prince of Wales's Light Horse Simpson Barracks McLeod melbourne Used with Lebel Model 1886 bolt action rifle and was the basic French infantry weapon of World War 1 (1914-1918). Probably brought to Australia by a returning soldier as a souvenir. ...Used with Lebel Model 1886 bolt action rifle and was the basic French infantry weapon of World War 1 (1914-1918). Probably brought to Australia by a returning soldier as a souvenir. Donated to 8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Collection when no longer of interest to family. Nickname 'Rosalie' by French soldiers, a reference to a popular song of the war years. Called French knitting needles by German soldiers.Fine example of World War 1 weaponry used by allied forces.French Model 1886/93 "Rosalie" bayonet, 500mm steel cruciform section blade with quillon (hook) and brass anodized handle.On Quilion "M 78124"rosalie, knitting needles, french, bayonet -
Federation University Historical CollectionCorrespondence, Letter from C.F. Kurtz Concerning the Ballarat School of Mines Museum, 1949, 06/10/1949
... Three pages relating for a request to obtain rifles, war trophies amd similar from the Ballarat School of Mines Museum. A response was sent stating that the weapons belonged tot he Local War Museum Committee, and the Ballarat School of Mines had no authority to dispose of them. ...Barker Library (top floor) Mount Helen goldfields This building is part of the Federation University SMB Campus, and was given an Art Deco Ballarat School of Mines Museum Former Ballarat Wesleyan Church Ballarat School of Mines Three pages relating for a request to obtain rifles, war trophies amd similar from the Ballarat School of Mines Museum. A response was sent stating that the weapons belonged tot he Local War Museum Committee, and the Ballarat School of Mines had no authority to dispose of them. ...This building is part of the Federation University SMB Campus, and was given an Art Deco Three pages relating for a request to obtain rifles, war trophies amd similar from the Ballarat School of Mines Museum. A response was sent stating that the weapons belonged tot he Local War Museum Committee, and the Ballarat School of Mines had no authority to dispose of them. ballarat school of mines museum, former ballarat wesleyan church, ballarat school of mines -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.Weapon - Artefact, Cannon ball, pre 1830
... In that way it has built its own mystery and provenance defence war ships cannon ball exploration warrnambool warrnambool history warrnambool cannonball Round metal ball measuring 5 inches in diameter, weighing 10lb. The surface is pitted with the original surface visible in some parts. Cannon ball Weapon ...This cannon ball formed the basis of a discussion with artillerist Peter Webster and historical society members in 2011. The following ideas were put forward. It was approximately 5 inches in diameter and weighed 10lb, Such cannon balls were used in an 18 calibre cannon, which were used only on ships. (12 calibre guns were field artillery). Australia was behind England in its artillery use and used hand me downs. In the 1800's Australia did an audit of artillery and cleared out those no longer in use. By the time of the 1830's 18lb cannons were largely obsolete and removed from service Australia used 18 calibre cannons in Northern Australia at Port Essington and Fort Dundas (Melville Island) Perhaps this cannon ball has no real connection with Australia and came as ballast from some other country.This is one of the more interesting items in our collection and there has been much conjecture over the years as to the story of how it ended up in Warrnambool. In that way it has built its own mystery and provenanceRound metal ball measuring 5 inches in diameter, weighing 10lb. The surface is pitted with the original surface visible in some parts.defence, war, ships, cannon ball, exploration, warrnambool, warrnambool history, warrnambool cannonball -
Bendigo Military MuseumManual - WEAPONS TRAINING PAMPHLETS, British War Office, 1943 - 49
... Manual WEAPONS TRAINING PAMPHLETS. British War Office Australian Army ...Items in the collection re Lt. Col. J.W. Swatton, refer Cat No 6719.2P for his service details.This compendium has numerous weapon pamphlets put together like a manual. They are all held within an overall blue buckram cardboard cover. The whole assembly is held with a black shoe lace. The Aust Coat of Arms is top center. 1. Inf PL weapons PAM 1 1948 General. 2. Inf Trg Vol 1 PAM 2 1948 Fieldcraft. 3. Inf Trg Vol 1 PAM 3 1948 Rife & Bayonet. 4. Inf Trg Vol 1 PAM 4 Aust 1949 Machine carbines. 5. Owen Gun Instruction book (includes exploded diagram of parts) 6. Inf Trg Vol 1 PAM 6 The light machine gun 1948 - Bren. 7. Inf Trg Vol 1 PAM 7 Grenades 1951 8. Inf Trg Vol 1 PAM 7* 1951 Australian supplement. 9. Inf Trg Vol 1 PAM 8 The 2 inch mortar 1949 10. Inf Trg Vol 1 PAM 11 Exercising Trained soldiers 1949. 11. Inf Trg Vol 1 PAM 12 Fire Centra & Theory small arms Fire 1949. 12. Small arms Trg Vol 1 PAM 2 Aust - Application of Fire 1945. 13. Small arms Trg Vol 1 PAM 7 - Aust - .303 inch M.G. 1943 14. Small Arms Trg Vol 1 PAM 11 Aust - Pistol 1943. On cover of first manual in ink is "Cpl Swatton" On rear cover is a white sticky label printed on it is ; "On loan from the Estate of Colonel J.W. Swatton" Ref No. JWS M3Y.passchendaele barracks trust, military weapons -
Bendigo Military MuseumBook - HANDBOOK, BOSNIA COUNTRY, USA Dept of Defence, Peace Stabilisation Force (SFOR), Feb 1991
... War Handbook This is a thick pocket size handbook. White cardboard cover. The title on front cover is in black ink - “Bosnia Country Handbook". On the left centre is the circular crest of the USA Dept of Defense (sic). On the right side is a shield shape, with the letters SFOR printed in black ink on white and on the right side of the shield is cryllic =COOP. Black ink on blue. Inside are numerous chapters of text, photos of weapon ...Item in the collection re Craig Triffett. Refer Cat No. 5997.5 for his service details.This is a thick pocket size handbook. White cardboard cover. The title on front cover is in black ink - “Bosnia Country Handbook". On the left centre is the circular crest of the USA Dept of Defense (sic). On the right side is a shield shape, with the letters SFOR printed in black ink on white and on the right side of the shield is cryllic =COOP. Black ink on blue. Inside are numerous chapters of text, photos of weapon and aircraft. Flags of various nations' and unit patches.bosnian war, handbook -
Bendigo Military MuseumBook - TECHNICAL MANUAL, USA, WW2, War Department Washington 1942, 1. "BROWNING AUTOMATIC RIFLES". 2. "REISING SUBMACHINE GUN", 1968, 1969
... Weapon. 1. 80 pages. 2. 24 pages - cut, plain, off white paper. Facsimile type print. Illustrated - black and white photographs and technical diagrams. 1. Front cover - white adhesive label. 1. "BROWNING AUTOMATIC RIFLES". 2. "REISING SUBMACHINE GUN". Book TECHNICAL MANUAL, USA, WW2 War ...Soft cover books. Cover - cardboard, yellow colour. Black colour print on front. Illustrated - black ink outline sketches, 1. Soldier with weapon. 2. Weapon. 1. 80 pages. 2. 24 pages - cut, plain, off white paper. Facsimile type print. Illustrated - black and white photographs and technical diagrams. 1. Front cover - white adhesive label.White adhesive label - blue ink print. "Technical Book Co/ 295 Swanston St." Price Illegible.publications, books, technical manuals, weapons, reference -
Bendigo Military MuseumManual - INFANTRY TRAINING, The War Office, 1955, 1967, 1970
... This card is designed to assist coaches on the rifle range in their duties to ensure that the firer handles and fires his weapon correctly. (x4 booklets). Manual INFANTRY TRAINING The War Office ...1. The aim of this manual is to suggest to sub-unit commanders way of exercising their trained men in the handling of infantry weapons. 2. To understand and apply the theory of the group and small arms fire, it is essential to have thorough knowledge of (a) The definitions (b) The factors affecting sighting and Elementary theory (rifle). 3. This card is designed to assist coaches on the rifle range in their duties to ensure that the firer handles and fires his weapon correctly. (x4 booklets).1. 6 COY RAASC (CoT) 33, 2. Amendment No.1 enclosed. 3. 6 TPT COLM.passchendaele barracks trust, pbt 81 82, manual, infantry, training -
Bendigo Military MuseumBook, HERRON BOOK DISTRIBUTORS PTY LTD, Australia at War, 2016
... Bendigo Military Museum 37 - 39 Pall Mall Bendigo goldfields ‘AUSTRALIA AT WAR’ The military history of Australia Book War Memorials Military History Hard cover book Hard cover- cardboard, with glossy coloured paper finish, white print on front, spine and back. Front illustration section of a honour roll with two red poppies. Back illustration- close up colour photograph of a hand held military weapon ...‘AUSTRALIA AT WAR’ The military history of Australia Hard cover book Hard cover- cardboard, with glossy coloured paper finish, white print on front, spine and back. Front illustration section of a honour roll with two red poppies. Back illustration- close up colour photograph of a hand held military weapon.book, war memorials, military history -
Kiewa Valley Historical SocietyGaiters, Estimated 1914; Early 20th Century
... Towards the end of WWI many of the light horse regiments combined with each other as their numbers became less and eventually with the advancement of military weapons the use of horses in war battles become less and were not needed in consequent world wars. ...Towards the end of WWI many of the light horse regiments combined with each other as their numbers became less and eventually with the advancement of military weapons the use of horses in war battles become less and were not needed in consequent world wars. ...These type of gaiters were used by soldiers who would have been attached to the Light Horse Regiments. No other men other than soldiers in the Light Horse Regiments wore these gaiters as they were part of their uniform and added protection of their lower legs when riding their horses. All levels for AIF people wore these gaiter from Privates to Officers. There seems to be several types of gaiters which were lace ups or had straps over the outside of the gaiters or some were just done up with the buckles at the top. It is unknown it the ones we have would have had straps on the outside or if this was a choice of the wearer. Towards the end of WWI many of the light horse regiments combined with each other as their numbers became less and eventually with the advancement of military weapons the use of horses in war battles become less and were not needed in consequent world wars. These gaiters are historical significant to world war one and the light horse regiments especially the 4th and 13th Regiments. Men from the the Kiewa Valley went off to war and fought with the these regiments. Henry Higginson fought with both the 4th and 13th LHR in France. Sydney Stewart fought with the 4th LHR in France and was killed in France aged 20 years of age. A few of the young men that left from Tawonga in the Kiewa Valley went into the Light Horse Regiments as they were farmers that had experience with horse. Even though the AIF said they just did not automatically put country men into the LHR . Despite not having provenance of these gaiters the fact that men from Tawonga were in the light horse regiments, and only men from the LHR wore these gaiters it would be safe to say they would have been from some one in the local area that fought in WWI who owned these. Therefore they are representative of gaiters from the LHR and have excellent interpretive capacity as KVHS have a photo of Henry Higginson wearing his uniform which clearly shows his gaiters similar to these ones.One pair of brown leather gaiters with buckle at top. Seam at ankel. Left gaiter has strap missingmilitary, army, horse, gaiters -
Kiewa Valley Historical SocietyBook - Non Fiction History, Honour Roll - South Africa 1899 - 1902 Albury-Wodonga and District Residents Who Served In The Boer War, reprinted 03/2008
... This War was the first engagement of Australian troops fighting on foreign soil. This Honour Roll details the pay rates, the battle highlights, weapons used and maps covering the first Australian contingent of soldiers who fought in the Transvaal (Boer War).. ...Historical information of soldiers from the Albury-Wodonga district who fought in the Boer War in South Africa 1899 - 1902. In 1996 the then curator for the 8/13 VMR Museum, the Hon Colonel John Neale, commissioned the author to research a group of returned servicemen and women from the Boer War and had lived within 100 km radius of the Albury/Wodonga townships.The Boer War was the second war in South Africa and was the result of heavy taxes and non voting rights of the local white Boer population. Colonial forces including the Australian Light Horse contingent where called upon by England to overthrow the rebellion. This War was the first engagement of Australian troops fighting on foreign soil.This Honour Roll details the pay rates, the battle highlights, weapons used and maps covering the first Australian contingent of soldiers who fought in the Transvaal (Boer War).. Listed are the names of those soldiers who lived within 100klms of Albury and Wodonga.The soldiers are listed by Location, Rank, Initial,Name and Unit. The significance of both the War and those who served in it is two fold. Firstly it demonstrates that the tie between the Colonial outreaches of England's Empire to "the Motherland" were extremely strong at this point in time. This union remained strong up until the middle of World War II when England could not help Australia to defend itself against possible invasion by Japan. The alliance between Australia and the United States of America replaced the British/Australian pact. Secondly the attitude of, and the high degree of horsemanship of those from the Albury and Wodonga area. The degree of adaptability, by these servicemen, to suit the environment in which they fought provided the first real insight into the Australian psyche "of those living and surviving on the harsh Australian outback"This book has a bright red soft cover and is bound with bright yellow tape. There is a drawing of two Australian soldiers on the front, one on horsebackAuthor's complimentary inscription "To Mount Beauty Museum with compliments" signed Ian R Docking history, boer war, ex-servicemen and women, albury and wodonga -
4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment Unit History RoomPrincess Mary Gift Tin, 1914
... Orders for brass strip were placed with the USA, who were not yet involved in the war, and a large consignment was lost with the ship 'Lusitania'. As so much brass was being consumed in the production of weapons and munitions, the quality of the boxes which were manufactured late on was poor, being of a plated inferior alloy, when compared with the earlier pure brass examples. ...Orders for brass strip were placed with the USA, who were not yet involved in the war, and a large consignment was lost with the ship 'Lusitania'. As so much brass was being consumed in the production of weapons and munitions, the quality of the boxes which were manufactured late on was poor, being of a plated inferior alloy, when compared with the earlier pure brass examples. ...In November 1914, an advertisement was placed in the national press inviting monetary contributions to a 'Sailors & Soldiers Christmas Fund' which had been created by Princess Mary, the seventeen year old daughter of King George V and Queen Mary. The purpose was to provide everyone wearing the King's uniform and serving overseas on Christmas Day 1914 with a 'gift from the nation'. The response was truly overwhelming, and it was decided to spend the money on an embossed brass box, based on a design by Messrs Adshead and Ramsey. The contents varied considerably; officers and men on active service afloat or at the front received a box containing a combination of pipe, lighter, 1 oz of tobacco and twenty cigarettes in distinctive yellow monogrammed wrappers. Non-smokers and boys received a bullet pencil and a packet of sweets instead. Indian troops often got sweets and spices, and nurses were treated to chocolate. Many of these items were despatched separately from the tins themselves, as once the standard issue of tobacco and cigarettes was placed in the tin there was little room for much else apart from the greeting card All boxes, irrespective of recipient, contained a Christmas card and a picture of the Princess. Those which were not distributed until after Christmas were sent out with a card wishing the recipient a 'victorious new year'. The wounded on leave or in hospital, nurses, and the widows or parents of those killed were also entitled to the gift. Prisoners of war at the time had theirs reserved until they were repatriated. Great efforts were made to distribute the gifts in time for Christmas, and huge demands were made on an already stretched postal service. More than 355,000 were successfully delivered by the deadline. As time pressed on, a shortage of brass meant that many entitled personnel did not receive their gift until as late as the summer of 1916, and in January 1919 it was reported that 'considerable' numbers had still not been distributed. Orders for brass strip were placed with the USA, who were not yet involved in the war, and a large consignment was lost with the ship 'Lusitania'. As so much brass was being consumed in the production of weapons and munitions, the quality of the boxes which were manufactured late on was poor, being of a plated inferior alloy, when compared with the earlier pure brass examples. When the fund finally closed in 1920, almost £200,000 had been donated for the provision of more than two and a half million boxes with contents. The 'tin' is approximately 5" long by 3¼" wide by 1¼" deep with a double-skinned, hinged, lid. The surface of the lid depicts the head of Princess Mary in the centre, surrounded by a laurel wreath and flanked on either side by the 'M' monogram. At the top, a decorative cartouche contains the words 'Imperium Britannicum' with a sword and scabbard either side. On the lower edge, another cartouche contains the words 'Christmas 1914', which is flanked by the bows of battleships forging through a heavy sea. In the corners, small roundels house the names of the Allies: Belgium, Japan, Montenegro and Servia; France and Russia are at the edges, each superimposed on three furled flags or standards. -
4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment Unit History Room
Booklet, Infantry Training Vol IV Tactics. Infantry Section Leading & Platoon Tactics 1950, 1950
... A soft covered booklet dealing with the organisation and weapons of the infantry platoon, its training in peace and tactical handling in war....4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment Unit History Room 4/19 PWLH Regiment, Building 78 Simpson Barracks Macleod melbourne infantry tacticts infantry tacticts WO Code No 8593 A soft covered booklet dealing with the organisation and weapons of the infantry platoon, its training in peace and tactical handling in war. ...A soft covered booklet dealing with the organisation and weapons of the infantry platoon, its training in peace and tactical handling in war.WO Code No 8593infantry tacticts, infantry tacticts
