John Eric Wiles VX16067 enlisted on 26.2.1940 age 24 years in the 2/7th Bn, embark for Eygpt 15.4.1940, disembark 17.5.1940, embark for Greece 30.3.1941, reported missing then as located, disembark Eygpt (no date but appears to be June). Hospital 10.6.1941 with Gastritis, rejoin unit 13.7.1941, promoted Cpl 6.12.1941, Sgt 12.1.1942, embark for Australia 12.7.1942, disembark 4.8.1942, embark for New Guinea 13.10.1942, appointed Lieutenant 9.11.1942, during period hospital with Malaria, disembark Australia 3.8.1943, hospital again with Malaria then Debility. Embark 11.11.1944 for Aitape, WIA remains on duty, prompted T/Capt 4.8.1945, disembark Australia 28.9.1945, appointment terminated in the 2nd AIF. Post war he became very involved in his Unit Association and the RSL and became in time a Life Member of both.

Photo copy of original on A4 size paper showing a portrait colour enhanced of an Officer wearing a peak cap and has one ribbon on jacket, there is an oval shape colour photo inserted at the bottom LH side of the Person in later life. The rear has a typed stuck on label with details.

On rear typed, “Jack Wiles 2/7th INF BN VX16067 20.03.15 - 19.07.2005”

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Sepia tone photograph on cream coloured card backing, shows two soldiers standing and two sitting wearing pre Commonwealth uniforms , setting is in a studio background. Under the photo there is a red seal Coat of Arms with “By Special Appointment” under, Other lettering red says “Williamson St Sandhurst Bendigo” The studio name is mostly missing with the only letters visible are “ROS”. The studio will be “Bartlett Bros Bendigo” There is faint pencil writing on rear put there which appears to be in the 1990’s.

On rear, “Photograph in Bendigo 1888/9 - 1897/8”

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The name of the soldier is unknown at this time. The photographers details are partly missing, the letters “Bartl” are legible. This is most likely “Bartlett Bros” Bendigo photographers.

Sepia tone oval shape photo of a soldier with slouch hat on, photo set on a brownish colour card, bordering at edge of the card is a darker brown. There is a faint embossing across the top, part of the photographers details are visible on the front bottom.

On the rear in faint dark blue, “To Allie”.

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There is no information re this person at the moment.

Postcard photo sepia tone portrait showing a soldier with a Forage cap on

On rear in blue pen, “(Spinner) Ralph Bell”

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There is no information re the photos at present.

.1) - .5) Five sepia tone postcard photos showing groups of soldiers at rest some having a brew. .4) .5) are the same photo, there is no inscriptions, writing on the rea.

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The name Metcalf should have an (e) on the end. Refer Cat No 5371P for Richard Robert Metcalfe’s service history. The dated certificate is signed is 14th Sept 192? (Possibly 1920 or 21)

Certificate from the Borough of Eaglehawk showing ornate configuration of Coat of Arms, soldier standing at Arms Rest with rifle, rising sun above details acknowledging the loss of a soldier from the Mayor, Councillors and Burgesse, an embossed red seal and signed by three Councillors and dated, oval shape inset for a photo which is B & W of the soldier.

On front hand written, No 4853 Richard.R. Metcalf 5th Pnr Batt, killed in Action Bullecourt 10th May 1917”

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The photo relates to Robert Richard Metcalfe No 4853 enlisted on 13.7 1915 in the 15th reinforcements 7th Bn AIF age 22 years, embark for Eygpt 7.3.1916, transfers to 5th Pioneer Bn 17.4.1916, embark for Marseilles 19.6.1916, hospital 18.3.1917 injury to Hand, rejoin unit 27.3.1917, KIA 10.5.1917 at Bullecourt.

Photograph B & W showing a soldier standing hands behind back and wearing a peak hat. The background has an ornamental studio structure, photo set on a white edging with main backing being a dark greyish colour., name hand written on the rear.

On the front in white print, “Yeoman Studios”, On rear in black pen, “Mrs Metcalf 3 in ....”

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William Owen Lewis No 471 enlisted on 10.9.1914 in D Coy 14th Bn age 22 years, embark for Eygpt 22.12.1914, due to factors he finally embarks for Gallipoli 22.7.1915, reported missing 8.8.1915 then reported WIA, rejoin unit 19.9.1915, hospital with Pluerisy 2.12.1915, rejoin unit 4.2 1916, transfer to 46th Bn then to 12th MG Coy, embark for Marseilles 11.6.1916, hospital 1.10.1916 with Synovitis L/Knee, rejoin unit 21.1.1917, hospital 25.7.1917 Abcess Buttock then Fistula, RTA 5.4.1918, discharged from the AIF medically unfit (D.A.H) 4.7.1918.

Certificate on light cream parchment paper, outer print is in red showing a Coat of Arms at the top with columns down each side with Dominion/Commonwealth names around, centre in black print shows a soldier standing with a rifle and Brittanica seated with a sword and flag, under is printed wording wording acknowledging a soldier was Disabled and Honourably discharged in the Great War, soldiers name is hand drawn in.

In black hand drawn, “W.O.Lewis Australian Imperial Force”, “4.7.18”

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The sender is unknown at this point.

Xmas card four pages light cream colour, front has embossed Rising Sun with the words “Strike Hard” under, two crossed flags under representing the 57th BN colour patch Red/Black followed by 57th Battalion AIF, at the bottom “Xmas 1916”, a ribbon Red/Black holds the pages together.

On first page in pencil, “Letter following”, In centre printed, “With best wishes from your Boys in France”, in pencil , “ To Fred from Ted”

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Records show there is a William Hugh McClelland No 2712 enlisted 23.7.1915 in 6th reinforcements 6th Bn age 18 years 11 months, embarked for Eygpt 27.10.1915, hospital 11.1.1916, DOD 15.4.1916 classed as Heart Failure.

Postcard photo B & W shows a portrait photo of a soldier in peak cap set in an oval shape, clear background, inscription on rear in black pen, photographers details stamped in blue.

“Pte W.H. McClelland died in Eygpt Sat Sat 15th Jan 1916 age 19 + 5 months”

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Arthur Ernie Dower No 1825 enlisted on 4.3.1916 in 2nd reinforcements 38th Bn age 22 years 6 months, embark for England 16.8.1916, disembark 2.10.1916, allotted to Training Bn’s until 13.9.1917 and embark for France, hospital 13.10. 1917 with Debility - Seborrhoea, rejoin unit 9.9.1918, WIA 29.9.1918 GSW shoulder, DOW’s 3.10.1918.

Sepia tone postcard photo of a soldier in peak cap, background is plain, on rear are several inscriptions and the Bendigo Photographers stamp.

On rear in blue pen, “Ernie Dower”, “ he worked with me”, then has in black pen, “ At Jenkins Taylors Eaglehawk”.

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Rosina enlisted on 1.6.1945 age 27 years No VFX97605, discharged fro the services on 21.4.1946 with the rank of Pte in the Australian Army medical Women’s Service.

Certificate from the Marong Shire to R.M.Rowley, top has rising sun and flags with Shire name under followed by hand drawn name in black, text relates to thanks from the Shire and Ratepayers with date hand written on, at bottom a red seal and signed by the President, a Councillor and the Secretary.

“Rosina Maude Rowley”, “25th Dec 45”, “S.V. Mitchell, John H Collins, A Guthrie”

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The scroll relates to Sidney Charles Rowley No H1258, enlisted in the RAN on 14.6.1940 age 21 years, KIA 6.1.1945 while serving on HMAS Australia.

Memorial scroll on light fawn coloured card, top has Coat of Arms with the letters “GVI RI” over. The following text in black and red relates to the death of a RAN Sailor in WW2.

In red print, “Leading Seaman S.C.Rowley Royal Australian Navy”

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The names of the two soldiers is unknown at this time.

Photograph and card, photo B & W showing one soldier standing and one sitting, both holding crops, rear is studio background showing tents. The card has two colour crossed flags with text under. on rear of the photo is text in black pen, both set behind gold coloured card.

On front of card, “For King and Country”, on rear of photo, “To Sarah from Will”.

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The name of the soldier is unknown ant present.

Sepia tone photo of a soldier standing hands behind back, has bandolier over shoulder and wearing leather leggings, set on a cream coloured card with photographers details at the bottom.

On the front, “The Crown Studios, vice regal photographers Sydney

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This is possibly John James Barnes born Marong, No 487 enlisted on 8.9.1914 in 8th L.H Machine Gun section

Sepia tone photo showing a soldier with slouch hat, bandolier over shoulder and bayonet on belt standing in a studio setting of a tree and shrubs, photo is set on a cream coloured ornate card. The photographers details are across the bottom in gold lettering. There are a number of inscriptions on the rear

On rear in black pen, “Mr J.J.Barnes Marong”, in blue pen, “To aunt, uncle and cousins with love from Barney, (dates unclear) 1914”

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Given that the photo was taken in Bendigo there are two “Salis Brothers” listed on the system, Francis and Albert. “Con” was maybe a nickname. Francis Edgar Salis No 4594 enlisted on 13.9.1915 age 18 years 8 months in 14th reinforcements 6th Bn AIF, embark for Eygpt 28.1.1916, embark for Marseilles 4.4.1916, hospital with Mumps 16.5.1916, rejoin unit 17.6.1916, WIA 17.8.1916 GSW Left Hand, rejoin unit 11.5.1917, KIA 21.9.1917 Ypres Belgium. Albert Joseph Salis No 1887 enlisted on 13.8.1915 age 21 years 6 months in 2nd reinforcements 46th Bn, embark for Eygpt 4.4.1916, embark for Marseilles 8.6.1916, WIA 10.8.1916 GSW Chest, rejoin unit 18.3.1917, hospital with PUO 10.4.1917, rejoin unit 3.5.1917, hospital 17.7.1917 with Scabies, rejoins unit then gets Sabine’s again, rejoins unit 7.2.1918, WIA 2nd occasion 8.4.1918 GSW Left Hand, rejoin unit 23.8.1918, WIA 3rd occasion 18.9.1918 SW to foot, RTA 2.1.1919, discharged from the AIF 1.4.1919.

Sepia tone photo oval shape set inside a large light cream coloured rectangular card. Shows a soldier standing with a crop held behind his back, studio back ground. Studio details in gold colour at bottom of card, name written in ink on rear.

On front, “J Remington Alexander View St Bendigo”, On rear in blue pen, “Con Salis”

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Photo is; Robert John Milligan No 1877 enlisted 3.3.1916 age 34 in 2nd reinforcements 38th Bn, embarked for England 16.8.1916, due to getting into trouble he does not embark for France until 3.1.1918, WIA 30.8.1918 GSW to Arm and Thigh, discharged from the AIF 20.3.19120

Postcard photo sepia tone showing a soldier standing hands behind back, has Sergeants stripes on one arm, studio background, inscription on front.

On front in black, “Yrs sincerely R.J.Milligan”, On rear in pencil, “R.J. Milligan C/- J. Milligan Maiden Gully”

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The photo is James Daniel Williams No 3502, enlisted on 17.7.1915 in the 11th reinforcements 7th Bn AIF age 30 years 6 months, embarked for Eygpt 11.10.1915. No more details are available at this point.

Post card photo sepia tone portrait of a soldier i peak hat, back ground is one colour, inscription on rear in black pen.

On rear, “Lance Corporal J.D.Williams 11th of the 7th Rfts A.I.F”

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The soldier is unknown at this point

Photo post card in sepia tone showing a soldier in uniform with peak cap on, setting studio background.

None

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Field Survey control position fixing observations for the Woomera Rocket Range, South Australia. Sun Astronomical observations by Sergeant NRJ Hillier later Colonel and Director of Military Survey-Army, and Sergeant DR Ridge later Lieutenant Colonel and Commanding Officer of the Army Survey Regiment.

Hard covered book, handwritten pages, map sketches, extra laminated table of figures

Handwritten observation tables and notes. Handwritten notes on front and back covers

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