Ballarat Ranger Military Museum Ballarat, Vic
8/7 RVR Unit Historical Collection based on Ballarat & District military history and 8/7 RVR history covering the Volunteer, Militia, WW1, WW2, CMF and Army Reserve eras.
Officially opened in 1989, the Ballarat Ranger Military Museum is home to a unique collection of local military history. The museum houses a collection of militaria belonging to units which have served Ballarat and district dating back to 1858 when the Ballarat Volunteer Rifle Regiment was formed. Among the displays is the Long and Efficient Service Medal to a former Commanding Officer, Lieutenant Colonel Joseph Sleep that was awarded in 1881, uniforms of Ballarat's WW1 and WW2 soldiers and modern day memorabilia.
Donations of 8/7 RVR memorabilia and other military items are welcome.
Contact Information
Opening Hours
Thursday 1.00-4.00 pm and 4th Sunday each month 9.00-12.00 noon or by appointment.
Entry Fee
Gold Coin Donation
Location
1806 Sturt Street Ballarat Vic
View on Google Maps8/7 RVR Unit Historical Collection based on Ballarat & District military history and 8/7 RVR history covering the Volunteer, Militia, WW1, WW2, CMF and Army Reserve eras.
9 items
9 items
Helmet Steel
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WW2.steel helmet with out leather head liner
Medal - Lt Col Sleep Long & Efficient Service Medal
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The 'Sleep' Medal mounted in a photo frame with a photographs of Lt Col Sleep and his service details.
Inscriptions & Markings
J. T. Sleep. 1880
Book - Victoria's Cross .ANZAC to Archangel
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Soft Cover 144 Pages
Historical information
The story of Sgt. Sam Pearse, V.C. M.M.
Significance
History of Victoria Crosses with reference to the 7th Battalion 1st AIF
Colour Regimental - 70th Infantry
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A green Regimental Colour presented to the 70th Infantry (Ballarat Regiment).
Inscriptions & Markings
70 Wreath in centre South Africa 1899-1902 (Battle Honour)
Photograph (copy) - 8th Battalion Cairo
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Wooden framed photocopy of Postcard front and rear
Historical information
The 8th Battalion was raised from Ballarat & District in August 1914 and embarked for overseas service in October 1914. With the rest of the AIF the battalion trained in Egypt prior to landing at Gallipoli. This photograph was taken during a march from Ismailia to Cairo.
Significance
One of few photographs of the 8th Battalion on a route march in Egypt 1914/5.
Inscriptions & Markings
The 8th Battalion with Col Bolton and Capt Possingham (Adjt) leading crossing the bridge at Cairo, coming back from Ismailia.
Colour Regimental - 71st Infantry
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A green Regimental Colour presented to the 71st (City of Ballarat) Infantry
Inscriptions & Markings
71 Wreath in centre South Africa 1899 - 1902 (Battle Honour)
Banner King's - 7th Australian Infantry Regiment King's Banner
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