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City of Whittlesea
Photograph (item) - Photographs, Whittlesea World War I Soldiers Memorial
... Whittlesea World War I Soldiers Memorial... War I Soldiers Memorial... World War I Soldiers Memorial Photograph Photographs ...Photographs. Nine (9) photographs of the Whittlesea World War I Soldiers Memorialphotos -
Linton and District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Monument to World War I Soldiers, Avenue of Honour, Denison Street, Linton, 2014
... Monument to World War I Soldiers, Avenue of Honour, Denison... enlisted during World War I. Monument to World War I Soldiers ...The monument is in the centre of Linton's Avenue of Honour, and was unveiled in 2009 to commemorate the 90th anniversary of the Avenue's planting at the end of World War I.Rectangular, granite monument which has inscribed on it the names of people who enlisted during World War I.avenue of honour linton, monument in avenue of honour linton, denison street linton, memorials, monuments, world war 1914-1918, world war i -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Photogragh, p. guilleminot boespflug et co paris, WW1 Officers of T.M.s, 1914-1918
... world war i soldiers...-island-and-the-bass-coast postcards photographs world war i world ...Black and white photo of 10 officers, front row seated and holding gloves and canes, Officers of T. M.S. Please keep this for me till I come back.Will be home soon as Fritzy is getting well bottled up.postcards, photographs, world war i, world war i soldiers, military, william smith -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Sepia Photograph, 1920
... world war i soldiers.... phillip island the earl of stradbroke world war i soldiers ...This album was presented to the Earl of Sradbroke by the Fathers of Soldiers and Returned Soldiers 16/2/1923. The photo is of rear The Pinnacles, Cape Woolamai, Phillip Island. One of a collection of photographs presented to The Earl.Sepia Photograph of The Pinnacles, Cape Woolamai Rose Series Postcard p.682. Near The Pinnacles, Cape Woolamai, Phillip Is, Victoriaphillip island, the earl of stradbroke, world war i soldiers, the pinnacles, cape woolamai -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital image, Unknown group of soldiers, 1914-1918
... Unidentified group of soldiers, World War I. 6th from..., World War I. 6th from the left maybe John Cecil Jessop. world ...Unidentified group of soldiers, World War I. 6th from the left maybe John Cecil Jessop.Digital copy of black and white photograph.world war i, soldiers -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - LYDIA CHANCELLOR COLLECTION: 'ROSEMARY' FOR REMEMBRANCE.'
... World War I soldiers book books war poetry Clara Leonar Patey ...A faded pink soft covered book titled, ''Rosemary'' for Remembrance,' by Clara Leonar Patey. A soldiers' memorial souvenir. Printed at The Cambridge Press Market Sq., Bendigo. 37 pgs. C. 1920.Clara Leonar Pateybook, war poetry, lydia chancellor collection, collection, poetry, war, world war i, soldiers, book, books, war poetry -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Book - Terang WWI soldiers, They served with courage: the history of Terang WWI soldiers and nurses on our war memorial, March 2020
... . military history world war i soldiers terang war memorials A4 sized ...This book records the 400 soldiers listed on the Terang War Memorial and provides the only comprehensive documentation of these soldiers and their WWI military experiences and life beyond the war.A4 sized soft bound book with image of obelisk war memorial on three steps with name plaques on the faces of the obelisk which is framed by green trees; title in white, sub-title in white on black stripmilitary history, world war i, soldiers, terang, war memorials -
Hume City Civic Collection
Photograph, 1914 - 1918
... A studio photograph of a World War I soldier wearing... melbourne world war 1 soldiers armed forces hats portraits dench ...A studio photograph of a World War I soldier wearing uniform with a peaked cloth hat. There is an image of a garden and balustrade as a backdrop. Identified as A. Dench. It is mounted on fawn card with a fine brown border around the edge and a decorative oval mounting behind the photo.Yours truly / A. Dench / (handwritten)world war 1, soldiers, armed forces, hats, portraits, dench, a., kalma, photographers, george evans collection -
The Beechworth Burke Museum
Postcard
... imperial force postcard wwi world war i portrait soldiers Reverse ...The photograph on the obverse side of the postcard was taken some time between 1914-1918. Depicted are five unidentified Australian soldiers. They are all dressed in military uniforms. It is believed that these soldiers were part of The Australian Imperial Force during World War I. This can be inferred by the 'Rising Sun' collar badges on their coats. Australia, unlike most other Commonwealth countries, did not adopt metal regimental badges during the First World War. All units were issued with the Australian Army General Service Badge, better known as the 'Rising Sun’ badge. This insignia is almost always identified with the Australian Imperial Force. Another characteristic of the Australian Imperial Force uniform are rectangular colour patches. One is visible on the soldier in the front row, first from the left on this postcard. In March 1915, a new scheme of unit identification was devised to replace the wearing of unit titles. This consisted of cloth colour patches on the right arms of a soldier’s tunic. The sepia nature of the record means that we cannot determine the colour, and therefore cannot establish which battalion this soldier was part of. Furthermore, the man seated in the middle of the front row has an Overseas Service chevron patch on his coat. In January 1918, the Australian Imperial Force approved the wearing of the overseas service chevrons which had been adopted by the British Army. These were embroidered or woven inverted chevrons worn above the cuff on the right arm. Due to a shortage of supply, some men had chevrons privately made. For each year of war service, a blue chevron was awarded, and those men who had embarked in 1914 received a red chevron to indicate that year’s service; however, the sepia nature of the postcard makes it difficult to determine what colours are on this man's patch.The record is historically significant due to its connection to World War I. This conflict is integral to Australian culture as it was the single greatest loss of life and the greatest repatriation of casualties in the country's history. Australia’s involvement in the First World War began when the Australian government established the Australian Imperial Force (AIF) in August 1914. Immediately, men were recruited to serve the British Empire in the Middle East and on the Western Front. The first significant Australian action of the war was the Australian Naval and Military Expeditionary Force’s (ANMEF) landing on Rabaul on 11 September 1914. The ANMEF took possession of German New Guinea at Toma on 17 September 1914 and of the neighbouring islands of the Bismarck Archipelago in October 1914. On 25 April 1915, members of the AIF landed on Gallipoli in Turkey with troops from New Zealand, Britain, and France. This specific event holds very strong significance within Australian history. The record has strong research potential. This is due to the ongoing public and scholarly interest in war, history, and especially the ANZAC legend, which is commemorated annually on 25 April, known as ANZAC Day.Sepia rectangular postcard printed on paper.Reverse: CARTE POSTALE / hyossest (?) / 6538 /military album, army, aif, australian imperial force, postcard, wwi, world war i, portrait, soldiers -
Greensborough Historical Society
Postcard - Digital image, YMCA Soldiers Club, 1916c
... , relax and have a meal. world war i ymca soldiers club young mens ...Soldiers sitting outside the YMCA Soldiers' Club. Location unknown. There were YMCA soldiers' clubs in most capital cities in Australia, where soldiers could meet, relax and have a meal.Digital copy of black and white postcard.world war i, ymca soldiers club, young mens christian association -
St Kilda Historical Society
Ephemera - Flyer, Insurance Staffs' Patriotic Fund Grand Aquatic Display, 1918
... Soldiers Amelioration Fund WWI World War I Returned Soldiers ...Advertising aquatic display to be held off St Kilda Pier of 16 March 1918. Featuring parade and numerous lifesaving events (men and women).Funds to aid Returned Soldiers Amelioration FundCream (discoloured) paper printed one side in blackwwi, world war i, returned soldiers amelioration fund, insurance staffs' patriotic fund, st kilda pier, wwi fund-raising, royal life saving society -
Magnet Galleries Melbourne Inc
Photograph of convalescing soldiers during WW1, alban pearce-12.tif
... World War I, WW1, soldiers, hospital, injured, nurses... Melbourne melbourne world war i, ww1, aif. World War I, WW1 ...photographworld war i, ww1, aif., world war i, ww1, soldiers, hospital, injured, nurses, doctors -
National Wool Museum
Label, Blanket
... for the John Monash rug. World War I Returned Soldiers and Sailors Mill ...Blanket label from the RSS Mill, Geelong for the John Monash rug.RSS Mill rug label from the John Monash rug.THE GEELONG R.S.&S. WOOLLEN MILLS / PURE / WOOL / THE / John Monash / RUGworld war i, returned soldiers and sailors mill, label, 1918: australians in france - exhibition (19/02/2000 - 30/04/2000) logo merino: sheep in australian art and design - exhibition (29/07/2000 - 04/02/2001), monash, lt gen. sir john gcmg, kcb, vd -
Returned Nurses RSL Sub-branch
Newspaper - Newspaper clipping, Jack Cannon, Cannon shots by Jack Cannon, [Tuesday, 13 May 1986]
... Article about searching for oldest surviving World War I...Article about searching for oldest surviving World War I ...Article about searching for oldest surviving World War I soldiers and nursesNewspaper clipping in two parts, photograph with title underneath'MAY 13 / TUESDAY 1986 / HERALD'david lees, agnes moglia, jane mcphee, australian army nursing service, jack cannon, world war i, wwi, world war one -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph
... Photograph of Twelve World War I Soldiers and a Naval... of Twelve World War I Soldiers and a Naval Officer - all in uniform ...One of a collection of over 400 photographs in an album commenced in 1960 and presented to the Phillip Island & Westernport Historical Society by the Shire of Phillip IslandPhotograph of Twelve World War I Soldiers and a Naval Officer - all in uniform Back row: W Gothorp, H Justice, V McHenry, Alex McLardy, G Dorward, W McLardy, ????, J Hawkins. Front row: ? McColl, Duncan Campbell, Arthur Webster, E W Dixon, R Briton.local history, photography, phillip island servicemen, black & white photograph, world war i, john jenner, bryant west -
Rutherglen Historical Society
Photograph - Image, The Empress Studio, c1915
... -country Donated by Mrs Carracher, Gael world war 1 world war i ww1 ...Donated by Mrs Carracher, GaelPhotograph of two men, one in army uniform (could be father & son), sepia, unframed, cardboard. Soldier believed to be Duncan Baker. Slight silverfish damageOn mount below photo: "The Empress Studio, 225 Chapel Street, Prahran"world war 1, world war i, ww1, wwi, soldiers, duncan baker -
Greensborough Historical Society
Book, Liverpool City Council, Our Liverpool boys, 2015_
... Tells the story of World War I soldiers from the Liverpool... Plenty Lower Plenty melbourne Tells the story of World War I ...Tells the story of World War I soldiers from the Liverpool area in NSW. Includes photographs where available and details of military service. A commemorative publication for the centenary of World War I.32 pages, illus.liverpool nsw, world war i -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital image, Marilyn Smith, Fallen Soldiers' Memorial, Greensborough, 22/08/2015
... This photograph shows the World War I "Fallen Soldiers... Plenty Lower Plenty melbourne This photograph shows the World War ...This photograph shows the World War I "Fallen Soldiers" Memorial at it's present site in War Memorial Park Greensborough.The Memorial was moved several times from its original site in Main Street to Greensborough Lower Park then to Memorial Park.Digital copy of colour photograph.greensborough war memorial park, fallen soldiers memorial greensborough -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital image, Fallen Soldier's Memorial Greensborough, 1923c
... These photographs shows the World War I "Fallen Soldiers... War I "Fallen Soldiers" Memorial at it's original site in Main ...These photographs shows the World War I "Fallen Soldiers" Memorial at it's original site in Main Street Greensborough. Photographs appear to be taken early 1920s.The Memorial has been moved several times and is now situated the War Memorial Park in Henry Street Greensborough.Digital image of 2 black and white photographs.greensborough war memorial park, fallen soldiers memorial greensborough -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital image, War Memorial Main Street Greensborough, 1923c
... This photograph shows the World War I "Fallen Soldiers... Plenty Lower Plenty melbourne This photograph shows the World War ...This photograph shows the World War I "Fallen Soldiers" Memorial at it's original site in Main Street Greensborough. [Thought to have been taken by Alan Partington as he is listed as taking another photo of the same Memorial in 1923]The Memorial has been moved several times and is now situated the War Memorial Park in Henry Street Greensborough.Digital copy of black and white photograph.greensborough war memorial park, fallen soldiers memorial greensborough -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - JENNY FOLEY COLLECTION: PORTRAIT
... , 2004. Portrait: this World War I photograph is of soldier... War I photograph is of soldier Alfred Gannaway, who married ...Bendigo Advertiser "The way we were" from Friday, April 2, 2004. Portrait: this World War I photograph is of soldier Alfred Gannaway, who married Bendigo girl Hazel Waterson.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were -
Orbost & District Historical Society
book, Brown, Prior & Co, In the Dawning of the Day, 1916
Many of the poems contained in this book were written by Burns while at school and first appeared in "The Scotch Collegian" which he edited in 1913-1914. Four of his editorials are included. Prose and verse tributes by former schoolmates and fellow soldiers are included, as well as an essay on Burns by the headmaster of Scotch College, W.S. Littlejohn. James Drummond Burns was born in Geelong in 1895. James was the first of eight children born to Hugh and Mary and while he was born at Geelong the family had moved to Bairnsdale by 1905. As Methodist minister, Hugh had accepted the posting to Bairnsdale where the family stayed till about 1913. He died in Gallipoli on September 18 1915. James was a student when he enlisted on 2 February 1915 at Lilydale, Victoria. He served in the 21st Battalion with the rank of Corporal. His Regimental Number was 805. (ref. Scotch College World War I Commemorative Website) This book is a tribute to a WW1 soldier and contains contemporary writing which can be used in research. A thin 32 pp paper back book with a brown cover. On the cover is the title, "In the Dawning of the Day: in Memoriam, J. D. Burns", in black print inside a rectangular red/gold/black line frame. -
Orbost & District Historical Society
magazine, Aussie, March 18, 1918
Alexander Butters enlisted on 12 November 1914 as a gunner. He was awarded a Meritorious Service medal for his "determination and courage .....setting a splendid example to his men..." on the SOMME. 'Aussie' (1918- circa 1929) was a commercial magazine of opinion, review and entertainment. It was edited by Phillip Harris and published in France 1918 - 1919 on a small printing press that Harris brought with him to France. Initially the print run was only 10,000 copies, but soon it reached 60,000 and later 100,000. The magazine celebrated a distinctive 'Aussie' identity through language, humour and imagery. It distributed news, provided light-hearted ways of seeing the war experience and gave soldiers an outlet to express dissent or dissatisfaction. It also provided a voice for Australian authors such as Banjo Paterson, C.J. Dennis and Bernard O'Dowd. (Ref Museum Victoria)This magazine provides an Australian soldiers' view of the political and world climate during World War I, and also represents the bond between Australian soldiers. The magazine celebrated a distinctive ?Aussie? identity, through language, humour and their assertion of what it meant to be an Australian. It allowed news to be distributed, gave the soldiers an outlet to express any dissent or dissatisfaction, thus preventing any greater form of rebellion and promoted Australian authors like Banjo Paterson, C.J. Dennis and Bernard O'Dowd. (Ref. Museum Victoria)A thin black and white paper magazine called "Aussie". This is Volume 3. The magazine contains stories, illustrations, songs and poetry from the First World War. On the front cover the title is printed across the centre, with a drawing of a soldier in uniform standing sideways, and holding a gun. Four drawings within circles are positioned in each corner, joined by a wreath and ribbons bearing the names of the war fields. His head is in the shape of the map of Australia. On front cover - From Alexandy Butters with best wishesmagazine ww1 aussie military -
Orbost & District Historical Society
gift book, Australian armed Forces, Australian Gift Book, 1916
Early in World War I local women's groups in Australia began working to provide provide tobacco, cakes, puddings, condensed milk, sugar, biscuits, newspapers and other 'luxury' items to supplement the Australian soldier's army rations. These fund-raising bodies were amalgamated in 1916 to form a national body, The Australian Comforts Fund (ACF), which undertook to provide 'comforts' to all Australians abroad. Sales of this book raised funds for The Australian Comforts Fund.A thin book with a brown fabric cover. On the cover is a black line drawing of a koala in a tree. It contains a summary of the work done by the Australian Comforts Funds at the front, Anzac and Mudros, at the camps in Egypt with a summary of gifts and statement of accounts.The book sold for 3/- or 15 P.T. in aid of the A.C.F. It was edited by William Beit. -
Orbost & District Historical Society
card wallet, first half 20th century
Research by O.D.H.S. suggests that the 'Oliver' who received this wallet from 'John' is likely Oliver George Scott but the identity of 'Jack' or 'John' is unknown. Oliver G Scott was born 19/2/1880, enlisted 13/9/15 after examination by Dr Kerr of Orbost, returned 7/5/19, died 3/8/1920, buried in Bairnsdale. His name is on the Orbost Roll of Honour. He was one of four Scott brothers who enlisted with three of the four dying in action. The Scott family lived at Ensay. A fifth son John was not accepted on medical grounds. Prior to enlisting, Oliver is described as a sawmiller and a single man. This is a personal item with high significance because it was owned by a man who enlisted from Orbost for World War I. It was a gift from one soldier to a mate during World War I and has personal inscriptions.A square black leather card wallet with metal binding and clip. It has two flat leather pouches inside.In pen - "From John to Oliver for birthday 18.2.18. Salisbury Road Fovant England Jack killed 4.4.18wallet -
The Beechworth Burke Museum
Photograph
Taken some time between 1914-18 in France, the photograph depicts extensive wreckage of a railway train. There are collapsed buildings, debris, and helmets scattered all across the landscape. There is one unidentified soldier standing in the middle of the photograph. With research that is currently available, it can be inferred that the wreckage depicted in this photograph is from the tragic Saint-Michel-de-Maurienne derailment which occurred on December 12, 1917. The railway accident involved a troop train carrying almost 1,000 French soldiers on their way home for leave from the Italian Front in World War I. As the train descended into the Maurienne Valley, a sudden, uncontrollable acceleration caused a catastrophic crash and subsequent fire. 675 people died in the accident.The record is historically significant due to its connection to World War I. This conflict is integral to Australian culture as it was the single greatest loss of life and the greatest repatriation of casualties in the country's history. Australia’s involvement in the First World War began when the Australian government established the Australian Imperial Force (AIF) in August 1914. Immediately, men were recruited to serve the British Empire in the Middle East and on the Western Front. The record has strong research potential. This is due to the ongoing public and scholarly interest in war, history, and especially the ANZAC legend, which is commemorated annually on 25 April, known as ANZAC Day. Additionally, there is only limited information available about the Sant-Michel-de-Maurienne derailment. The record may be a useful springboard for further investigation into this accident and its history.Black and white rectangular photograph printed on matte photographic paper.Reverse: 6530 / Destruction of train carrying / German helmets (?) to (?) prior to / his retreat at Charleroi /military album, army, war, wwi, world war i, france, charleroi, train, military, wreckage, europe, belgium, saint-michel-de-maurienne, maurienne valley -
The Beechworth Burke Museum
Photograph
Taken some time between 1914-18, depicted is a large group of unidentified males. Four of them are dressed in Australian military uniforms. The remaining 19 men are dressed in striped uniforms. The male in the centre of the front row is cradling a football, suggesting that the group was part of a football or rugby league team. It is believed that the soldiers in this photograph were part of the Australian Imperial Force. This can be inferred by the chevron rank insignia visible on their uniforms. The placement of this insignia on the sleeve of the right arm suggests that this soldier was either a Warrant Officer or a Non-Commissioned Officer (NCO). Additionally, they are also wearing 'Rising Sun' collar badges on their coats. Australia, unlike most other Commonwealth countries, did not adopt metal regimental badges during the First World War. All units were issued with the Australian Army General Service Badge, better known as the 'Rising Sun’ badge. This insignia is almost always identified with the Australian Imperial Force. Sport has always been entwined with war. Both sport and war demand peak physical fitness, camaraderie, strategy, and allegiance to a team collaboratively working towards a common goal: to win. The connection between sport and war is especially strong in Australia since these two concepts form the basis of our national identity. The Australian War Memorial has a number of World War I recruitment posters linking war and sport in its collection. One of the posters produced in 1915 by the State Parliamentary Recruiting Committee in Victoria attempted to shame young men into enlisting by juxtaposing the image of an Australian soldier standing guard over his deceased mate with a photograph of a Victorian Football League match. Another poster, produced in 1917, features vignettes of different sports including cricket, bowling, boxing, kayaking and golf. Its slogan reads, "Join Together - Train Together - Embark Together - Fight Together: Enlist in the Sportman's 1000".The record is historically significant due to its connection to World War I. This conflict is integral to Australian culture as it was the single greatest loss of life and the greatest repatriation of casualties in the country's history. Australia’s involvement in the First World War began when the Australian government established the Australian Imperial Force (AIF) in August 1914. Immediately, men were recruited to serve the British Empire in the Middle East and on the Western Front. The record has strong research potential. This is due to the ongoing public and scholarly interest in war, history, and especially the ANZAC legend, which is commemorated annually on 25 April, known as ANZAC Day. Additionally, the record presents a unique opportunity to further explore the relationship between the arts, sport and war. This statement of significance has already established that war is integral to Australia's national identity - and sport is of equal importance. Specifically, the record begs to question how the peak physical fitness and camaraderie valued in team sports were creatively translated into military recruitment campaigns during World War I. Evidently, this record and its historic context demonstrates that there is potential here, and if further research is completed on this topic, it may provide insight into Australian military recruitment tactics used in the past and present, and into the future.Sepia rectangular photograph printed on matte photographic paper mounted on card.Reverse: 6529 / hyossest (?) / (?)1/11/1 /military album, army, military, war, wwi, world war i, sport, football, rugby, aif, australian imperial force -
The Beechworth Burke Museum
Photograph
Taken during World War I on the Western Front, this photograph depicts four soldiers dressed in full uniform and kit walking through muddy trenches on wooden duckboards.On the Western Front, the war was fought by soldiers in trenches. Trenches were long, narrow ditches dug into the ground where soldiers lived. They were very muddy, uncomfortable and the toilets overflowed. These conditions caused some soldiers to develop medical problems such as trench foot. There were many lines of German trenches on one side and many lines of Allied trenches on the other. In the middle was no man's land, which soldiers crossed to attack the other side. 'Duckboards' (or 'trench gratings') were first used at Ploegsteert Wood, Ypres in December 1914. They were used throughout the First World War being usually placed at the bottom of the trenches to cover the sump-pits, the drainage holes which were made at intervals along one side of the trench. This made it easier to pump out the pits when necessary. The raised edges of the boards in theory helped protect men's feet from accumulated water; walking along them (especially at night and in the wet) was something of an art as it was easy to lose one's footing and slip or trip on the fequently misaligned sections.Sepia rectangular reproduced photograph on matte photographic paperReverse: 6528/ (A copyright and reproduction notice from the Australian War Museum, printed in blue ink)/burke museum, military album, trench warfare, duckboards, soldiers, ww1, wwi, world war 1, world war i, western front -
The Beechworth Burke Museum
Postcard, 1916
The photograph on the obverse side of the postcard was taken in Egypt on 4 March 1916, during World War I. Depicted are three unidentified Australian soldiers part of the Australian Imperial Force. They are dressed in military uniforms. Each of these men are seated atop a camel's back. All three camels are draped in - what are believed to be - traditional Egyptian textiles, including tassels, carpets and beads. In the background, we can see a triangular pyramid and the Great Sphinx of Giza. The Australian Imperial Force (AIF) were established by the Australian government in August 1914. This announcement marked the beginning of Australia's involvement in World War I. Immediately, men were recruited to serve the British Empire in the Middle East and on the Western Front. The first contingent of the AIF departed Australia by ship in November 1914. England was their destination. Although, their convoy was diverted to Egypt after the Australian High Commissioner in London, Sir George Reid, and the British military authorities unanimously agreed that the overcrowded military camps in England were unsuitable for so many men over winter. The AIF disembarked in Alexandria, Egypt on 3 December 1914, and the men moved to training camps near Cairo. It was in Egypt that the AIF and the New Zealand Expeditionary Force (NZEF) formed one united corps - the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps (ANZAC). This group of troops trained in the desert beneath the pyramids until March 1915.The record is historically significant due to its connection to World War I. This conflict is integral to Australian culture as it was the single greatest loss of life and the greatest repatriation of casualties in the country's history. On 25 April 1915, members of the Australian Imperial Force landed on Gallipoli in Turkey with troops from New Zealand, Britain, and France. This specific event holds very strong significance within Australian history. The record has strong research potential. This is due to the ongoing public and scholarly interest in war, history, and especially the ANZAC legend, which is commemorated annually on 25 April, known as ANZAC Day. The record's unique research potential is strengthened by its relationship to a historically significant site: the Egyptian pyramids. Since the postcard was produced in 1916, the record can be used as primary evidence for historians and conservationists studying these sites, or how these sites have evolved over time. The record may also be a useful resource for those interested in the history of Egyptian textiles. Furthermore, it may also provide insight into international relations between Egypt and Australia in the past and present.Sepia rectangular postcard printed on paper.Obverse: 172 / Reverse: 6536 / CARTE POSTALE / 4/3/16 / Rough riders under / the shadow of the / pyramids /military album, army, war, wwi, world war i, egypt, pyramid, great sphinx of giza, textiles, australian imperial force, aif, uniform -
The Beechworth Burke Museum
Postcard, 1918
It is believed that the photograph on the obverse side of the postcard was taken in 1918. Depicted are ten Australian male soldiers. Their names are transcribed in pencil on the reverse side of the postcard. Each soldier is dressed in a formal military uniform. It is believed that these soldiers were part of The Australian Imperial Force during World War I. This can be inferred by the chevron rank insignia visible on the uniforms of nine of ten men. The placement of this insignia on the sleeves of their right arms suggests that they were either Warrant Officers or Non-Commissioned Officers (NCO). Specifically, the number of chevron stripes - here, nine men have three - are believed to signify a Corporal rank. The men pictured on this postcard are also wearing 'Rising Sun' collar badges on their coats. Australia, unlike most other Commonwealth countries, did not adopt metal regimental badges during the First World War. All units were issued with the Australian Army General Service Badge, better known as the 'Rising Sun’ badge. This insignia is almost always identified with the Australian Imperial Force. Another characteristic of the Australian Imperial Force uniform are the rectangular colour patches worn by all men on this postcard. In March 1915, a new scheme of unit identification was devised to replace the wearing of unit titles. This consisted of cloth colour patches on the upper arms of a soldier’s tunic. The black and white nature of the record means that we cannot establish which battalion these soldiers were part of. However, one of the handwritten signatures on the reverse side of the postcard reads "W.A. Griggs". This was the signature of Sergeant William Archibald Griggs. Further research shows that Griggs was part of the 5th Australian Division Signals Company. Therefore, it is believed these soldiers were part of the ANZAC Signal Companies. The main role of the Signal Companies during World War I was the laying and maintenance of telephone cables and switchboards, used to connect various units in their area. Furthermore, the man standing in the back row, third from the left side, has an Overseas Service chevron patch on his coat. In January 1918, the Australian Imperial Force approved the wearing of the overseas service chevrons which had been adopted by the British Army. These were embroidered or woven inverted chevrons worn above the cuff on the right arm. Due to a shortage of supply, some men had chevrons privately made. For each year of war service, a blue chevron was awarded, and those men who had embarked in 1914 received a red chevron to indicate that year’s service; however, the black and white nature of the postcard makes it difficult to determine what colours are on this man's patch.The record is historically significant due to its connection to World War I. This conflict is integral to Australian culture as it was the single greatest loss of life and the greatest repatriation of casualties in the country's history. Australia’s involvement in the First World War began when the Australian government established the Australian Imperial Force (AIF) in August 1914. Immediately, men were recruited to serve the British Empire in the Middle East and on the Western Front. The first significant Australian action of the war was the Australian Naval and Military Expeditionary Force’s (ANMEF) landing on Rabaul on 11 September 1914. The ANMEF took possession of German New Guinea at Toma on 17 September 1914 and of the neighbouring islands of the Bismarck Archipelago in October 1914. On 25 April 1915, members of the AIF landed on Gallipoli in Turkey with troops from New Zealand, Britain, and France. This specific event holds very strong significance within Australian history. The record has strong research potential. This is due to the ongoing public and scholarly interest in war, history, and especially the ANZAC legend, which is commemorated annually on 25 April, known as ANZAC Day.Black and white rectangular postcard printed on paper.Obverse: Oh 'Serg!' / Reverse: CARTE POSTALE / 6537 / Correspondance / Adresse / w.a. Grigg / J. Fain / Ruckling / R.J Farrar / (?) / Clarke / L (?) / GFFisher / R. M. Forrest / With Compliments / Sgt's Mess / November 1918 /military album, army, aif, uniform, military, wwi, world war i, rising sun badge, william archibald griggs, anzac, signal companies, postcard, patches, chevron