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Framed Certificate to Private L. Jack
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Framed Certificate
In Memoriam / Anzac's, you've graved your name upon Immortal Scroll.
Naught can compare with what the World acclaims.
Zenith of fighting patriot soul.
A host of heroes,
Framed Certificate
Shire of Lillydale. To Driver A Gilbert. Sept.18th. 1919. Dear Sir, We desire to accord you a Hearty Welcome on your return from the front. You nobly responded to the call of Empire and gallantly performed your duty in the vindication of right. We fully appreciate your bravery, and the inestimable value of the part you have taken in the Great War for freedom and justice i which Great Britain and her Allies have lately been engaged. We trust that you will soon recover from the effects of the terrible experiences you have undergone. On behalf of thr Citizens of the Shire, We are, Yours Sincerely, William Mackinlay President. J C Winterbottom Shire Secretary.
Framed Certificate of Appreciation to Mr. August Gilbert
Shire of Lillydale. Oct. 22nd. 1915.To Mr. August Gilbert. Dear Sir, On behalf of the citizens of the Shire of Lillydale we desire to present you with this small token of our appreciation of your Patriotism in volunteering for the Front. We feel that you will worthily maintain the Honour of the Empire and trust that your service will materially assist Great Britain and her Allies in the great struggle in which they are now engaged. We commend you to the care of Devine Providence and earnestly pray for your safe and speedy return. we are, Yours faithfully. (Signed by the President and Councillors of The Shire of Lillydale.
Framed Display of Badges and Ribbons of British Royalty. George 3rd. King Edward, Queen Alexandra 1914, Prince of Wales 1920, King Edward V11 1936, Queen Victoria 1837-1901, King George V1 1910-1936, King George V1, Queen Elizabeth 1937.
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Diaries of Australians at the frontline in 1942
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The Problem Solvers who turned the Tide in the Second World War.
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A Comprehensive Listing of the Ships and Men of The Royal Australian Navy Who have paid the Supreme sacrifice in the Wars of the Twentieth Century
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Australian Soldiers of World War 11 Tell Their Stories
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Japan's Submarine War Against Australia 1942-44
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The History of the Returned Services League 1916-1986
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Framed Print with heading KOKODA and words Courage, Endurance, Mateship, Sacrifice underneath. Three photographs relating to the Kokoda Track and four paragraphs with headings "The Kokoda Legend", "The Kokoda Campaign", "The Fuzzy Wuzzy Angels" and "The Battle of Isurava".
Limited edition 1614 0f 5000
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RAAF Association Gippsland Branch. / Appenine Attack April 1945 by John Mutsaers. / Pilot Alan Murray Graham (Aust). / Limited edition Print 83/400 signed by Artist.
Framed Display of various Naval Appeal buttons and badges. 7 Merchant Navy, 7 Sailors, 2 Jacks Day .
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