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A crowd farewelling the troops as they leave for the Front from Central Railway Station.
Photograph
Maker: Unknown
A crowd farewelling the troops as they leave for the Front from Central Railway Station.A00580
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Amethyst and pearl necklace : Miss Marjorie Ella Clark
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
Delicate gold pendant arranged in a diamond shape, set with three round amythests and a single teardrop amethyst, and seed pearls.REL29398
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Australian Trained Nurses Association Membership Badge : Staff Nurse J Bassetti, Australian Army Nursing Service
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
Silver and blue enamel cross pattee badge. The centre of the badge shows the Southern Cross on a blue enamelled circle. Surrounding the central detail is 'AUSTRALASIAN TRAINED NURSES ASSOCN' in raised...REL/06472
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Autograph book : Lieutenant J Hamilton, 3 Battalion, AIF
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
Suede covered autograph book stamped in gold on the cover with 'FOR Valour' over an image of the Victoria Cross within a laurel wreath, and 'Lt J. Hamilon. V.C.' in the lower left corner . The book is...REL48625
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Band and Ship's Company of HMAS Brisbane going ashore in Sydney for a route march. Chief ...
Photograph
Maker: Unknown
Band and Ship's Company of HMAS Brisbane going ashore in Sydney for a route march. Chief Bandmaster Patton is seen under the cross just about to go down the gangway. Lt. Bannister-Rowe (of South Yar...A00098
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British War Medal 1914-20 : Private W P Hannell, 31 Battalion, AIF
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
British War Medal 1914-20, impressed around the edge with recipient's details.REL43333.001
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CAPTAIN CUTHBERT CLIVE FINLAY, 17TH BATTALION, HOLDING A CIGARETTE BOX WHICH WAS THROWN BY THE ...
Photograph
Maker: Unknown
CAPTAIN CUTHBERT CLIVE FINLAY, 17TH BATTALION, HOLDING A CIGARETTE BOX WHICH WAS THROWN BY THE TURKS INTO A TRENCH AT QUINN'S POST, GALLIPOLI, IN 1915-11. UNDERNEATH THE BOX WAS WRITTEN "PRENEZ AVEC P...H15199
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'Carmichael's boomerang' presented for raising recruits : Captain A C Carmichael, 36 Battalion AIF
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
Wooden boomerang. Mounted on one side of the boomerang, at its elbow, is a sterling silver presentation plate in the shape of Australia, above which is a boomerang shaped name plate. The presentation ...REL26304.001
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Carved wooden frame and photograph : Private F G Bailey, 19 Battalion, AIF
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
Carved wooden frame and photograph. The top of the frame shows the Australian coat of arms. Scrolls on the right side bear black lettering '1914 FOR KING AND 1917 FOR COUNTRY' . Flowers are carved on ...REL36020
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Certificate of Robert Alexander Thomas Wilson
Digitised Collection
Maker: Unknown
Certificate relating to First World War Service of Captain Robert Alexander Thomas Wilson. This ceritficate appoints Wilson as Master of Steamship A.45 (later "Hessen"), 23 December, 1914.RCDIG0000256
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Collar worn by bulldog 'Digger' : Company Sergeant Major J H Martin, 2 Division Signals Company, AIF
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
Brown leather dog collar with a brass buckle and 'D' ring for attachment of a lead, and two rows of rivetted brass studs on the section of collar that would pass around the back of the dog's neck. An ...REL/00423
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Collection related to the service of Major Robert Grieve Woods, 3rd Light Horse Field Ambulance
Photograph
Maker: Unknown
The "March to Freedom" recruitment march commencing in Dean Street, Albury. It was reported in the Sydney Morning Herald on 3rd July 1918 that "Extraordinary enthusiasm marked the commencement in Albu...P00339.013
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Commemorative scroll: Lieutenant J L Sandy, 3 Squadron, Australian Flying Corps
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
Commemorative scroll inscribed to 'Lieut James Lionel Sandy, AFC, AIF'.REL37501
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Cummings Brothers: Cummings, Roy Lytton (Second Lieutenant, b.1893 - d.1918); Cummings, Eric Douglas (Wing Commander, b.1896-d.1979); Cummings, Mervyn Harold (Second Lieutenant, b.1891 - d.?)
Private Record
Maker: Commonwealth of Australia Cummings, Eric Douglas Cummings, Mervyn Harold Cummings, Roy Lytton Unknown
Collection relating to the First World War service of the Cummings brothers: 5561 Second Lieutenant Roy Lytton Cummings, No. 5 Training Squadron, Australian Flying Corps; 1026 Second Lieutenant Eric D...PR83/181
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Directed by sailors from a destroyer, a tie line is secured so troops can disembark on the beach. ...
Photograph
Maker: Unknown
Directed by sailors from a destroyer, a tie line is secured so troops can disembark on the beach. A steady stream of soldiers were transported to shore during the day.A05292
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Engraved bugle : N R Webb, AIF
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
Brass and copper bugle engraved with locations in Australia, Ceylon, Egypt, Gallipoli and France. A removable nickel-plated mouthpiece is retained by a length of brass chain. There are brass rings att...REL31696
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Engraved cigarette case sent to photographer Harold Cazneaux by William Fell, AIF
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
Silver cigarette case with side hinge and spring clasp. The front is engraved with a winged man bordered below and to the right by Egyptian hieroglyphic patterns. The reverse is engraved with the word...REL29672
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Envelope addressed to Mr Reeve
Digitised Collection
Maker: Unknown
Envelope addressed to Mr Reeve of the Sydney Morning Herald. Enclosed is an envelope designed to hold a photograph with newspaper clipping regarding Major Wilfred Evans affixed on the inside. The loca...AWM2017.6.262
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Four loose envelops found in the Sydney Morning Herald Collection
Digitised Collection
Maker: Unknown
Four loose envelops found in the Sydney Morning Herald Collection. The original contents of the envelopes is unknown. Details of the envelopes are: Envelope addressed to, Mrs J Foreman, Asterley, M...AWM2017.6.178
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France's Day , Great hearts are glad when it is time to give...
Art
Maker: Unknown Unknown Hollander & Govett Ltd
Australian First World War poster issued to promote ' France's Day'. A very large poster in four sheets. Text only it is printed in black, white and orange. The French Australian League of help was f...ARTV07334
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Friends and families on the wharf wave flags and say a final goodbye to departing troops as the ...
Photograph
Maker: Unknown
Friends and families on the wharf wave flags and say a final goodbye to departing troops as the transport SS Marathon leaves Sydney. Streamers stretch between the boat and the wharf.C01023
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Full dress sword belt : Captain F N Parbury, Royal Field Artillery
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
Black leather sword belt with artillery pattern gold lace. Gilded brass buckle has an oval at each side bearing a lion statant guardant standing on a Queen Victoria crown. The two ovals are joined wit...REL33275.002
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'Good Luck and Safe Return' Red Australian Ensign : Private H S Monro, 12 Field Artillery Brigade, AIF
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
Small cotton Australian Red Ensign over-printed in black with 'GOOD LUCK AND SAFE RETURN'. The reverse of the flag has a large number of autographs in indelible pencil, many of which have become illeg...REL/02992
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He kept his pledge: You buy peace bonds
Art
Maker: Unknown Commonwealth Government of Australia E.B. Studios, Sydney
Poster depicting John Rushworth Jellicoe, 1st Earl Jellicoe and Supreme Commander of the British Home Fleet. The text urges the viewer to buy peace bonds. Criticised for his tactics in the Battle of J...ARTV00004
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HMAS Huon at Iron Cove during her trials. Launched on 19 December 1914, the Huon was the first ...
Photograph
Maker: Unknown
HMAS Huon at Iron Cove during her trials. Launched on 19 December 1914, the Huon was the first ship built outright at Cockatoo Island docks. Initially she served in Australian waters. She then patr...EN0425
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Images from an album relating to the Dearman family, VADs Dorothy Bertha, Marjorie Effie and Phyllis Marie Dearman and brothers Edwin Clarence and Reginald Vincent Dearman.
Photograph
Maker: Unknown
Four members of the Australian Red Cross Voluntary Aid Detachment (VAD) in uniform, faces obscured by masks, material tied around their faces and over their head covering to protect them during the in...P01102.007.004
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Item 2: Three farewell concerts to Private Peter Dawson
Published Collection
Maker: Unknown
Souvenir program for a concert held during the First World War. This program is for three farewell concerts held in honour of Private Peter Dawson at Sydney Town Hall from Tuesday 11 June 1918. The co...PUBS002/008/001/001/002
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`Kangaroos' recruiting march passing the state library in Macquarie street, Sydney, led by ...
Photograph
Maker: Unknown
`Kangaroos' recruiting march passing the state library in Macquarie street, Sydney, led by Colonel J A Kenneth Mackay. The march started in Wagga Wagga, NSW, with about 88 volunteers. The number of re...P01587.001
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Lakemba Soldiers Aid Association medal : Sergeant Major H F Parrott, Camel Corps
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
Bronze medal with a dark blue cotton ribbon presented by the Lakemba Soldier's Aid Association. The obverse shows Britannia holding a trident in her left hand and an Australian flag in her right hand,...REL33948.004
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Leather carry case for 'Carmichael's boomerang'
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
Custom made leather carry case impressed 'OUR MASCOT / CAPTAIN CARMICHAEL'S SECOND THOUSAND'.REL26304.002
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Letter from A Anderson to the editor of the Sydney Morning Herald
Digitised Collection
Maker: Unknown
Letter from A Anderson to the editor of the Sydney Morning Herald, Nowra, 27 October 1915. The letter queries the date of the Australian Fleet visiting Sydney and requests confirmation of the date of ...AWM2017.6.97
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Letter from Leslie Neane to the editor of the Sydney Morning Herald
Digitised Collection
Maker: Nolan, Edward Charles Thomas Unknown
Letter from Leslie Neane to the editor of the Sydney Morning Herald, Perth, 19 May 1919. In the letter Leslie, aged 10, mentions an enclosed letter which was found in a bottle on Belacatta beach in Ap...AWM2017.6.191
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Letter from Private Sims to Sir
Digitised Collection
Maker: Unknown
Letter from Private Sims to Sir, Randwick hospital, 13 December 1915. The letter mentions at enclosed photo card of Private Peter Cairnie to be published in the Sydney mail. The location of the photog...AWM2017.6.170
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Memorial medalet : Private E Smith, 36 Battalion, AIF
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
Sterling silver memorial medal. The obverse depicts three Australian soldiers charging with fixed bayonets. They are watched over by a goddess figure who is writing on a scroll with her right hand and...REL32970
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Mothers and Widows Badge : Mrs Jessie Mills
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
Mothers and Widows Badge. Black silk ribbon is machine embroidered in gold with wattle sprigs, a 'Rising Sun' badge and 'FOR AUSTRALIA'. Badge is suspended from a whitemetal bar bearing laurel leaves....REL25278
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Newspaper clippings relating to the service of George Sydney Cook, n.d.
Digitised Collection
Maker: Unknown
Newspaper clippings relating to the First World War service of Major George Sydney Cook. This file contains: Photo copy of newspaper clipping of death notice for Major George Sydney Cook [date unkno...AWM2016.30.60
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Next of Kin Plaque : Second Lieutenant A L K Cooper, AIF
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
Bronze next of kin plaque showing Britannia and a lion together with the words 'HE DIED FOR FREEDOM AND HONOUR'. The name of the dead soldier, 'ARTHUR LIONEL KEITH COOPER', is inscribed in raised lett...REL/11842
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Ornamental silver collar worn by bulldog 'Digger' : Company Sergeant Major J H Martin, 2 Division Signals Company, AIF
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
Silver metal dog collar that can be adjusted by fitting a peg through a number of slots cut into the collar. The peg is then secured by a small padlock. The free end of the collar is secured by a meta...REL/00541
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Other Ranks breeches : Private P L Hughes, No. 3 Squadron Australian Flying Corps
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
Australian Flying Corps (AFC) Other Ranks Mounted Service pattern khaki woollen Bedford cord breeches. A straight pocket has been let into the front of both hips with the outer corners secured by a br...RELAWM17291.004
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Other Ranks service dress tunic : Private P L Hughes, No. 3 Squadron, Australian Flying Corps
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
Australian Flying Corps (AFC) Other Ranks khaki woollen service dress tunic with stand and fall collar. There are two sets of hooks and eyes on the collar, enabling the wearer to turn the collar up fo...RELAWM17291.001
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Pair of business stickers: James Sandy & Co. Ltd.
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
Pair of identical business stickers for 'James Sandy & Co. Ltd, 268-270 George St, Sydney - Art Pictures and Frames'. The stickers are printed in gold on a blue background, with all text embossed.REL37502
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Pilots leather flying helmet : Lieutenant J H Butler, 1 Squadron AFC
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
Brown leather flying helmet with a small soft peak. The helmet is fitted with large leather ear flaps, each with a 25mm internal reinforced hole corresponding to the wearer's ear which is designed to ...REL/00087B
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PORTRAIT OF MISS ANNIE EVANS, COMMANDANT ANZAC BUFFET, SYDNEY, 1916-1920. The Anzac Buffet was ...
Photograph
Maker: Unknown
PORTRAIT OF MISS ANNIE EVANS, COMMANDANT ANZAC BUFFET, SYDNEY, 1916-1920. The Anzac Buffet was established by female volunteers in early 1916. It was entirely volunteer run and operated on public don...H16369
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PORTRAIT OF PETTY OFFICER SYDNEY D. CHANT, YEOMAN SIGNALLER OF THE ROYAL AUSTRALIAN NAVAL ...
Photograph
Maker: Unknown
PORTRAIT OF PETTY OFFICER SYDNEY D. CHANT, YEOMAN SIGNALLER OF THE ROYAL AUSTRALIAN NAVAL RESERVE, (RANR), 1917. THE TWO STRIPES ON THE LEFT SLEEVE INDICATE 8 YEARS SERVICE.P00611.001
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Presentation shaving and toiletry kit : Lieutenant G H Pugh, 4 Battalion, AIF
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
Presentation shaving and toiletry kit contained in a pigskin covered box. The lid is stamped with gold letters 'GHP' and bears a sterling silver plate, with Birmingham hallmarks for 1914, engraved 'Pr...REL34659
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Presentation side drum : 'Men from Snowy River' march : 4th Reinforcements, 55 Battalion AIF
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
Standard pattern military side drum with unpainted brass body, original hoops and skin heads, and fitted with a pair of wooden counterhoops, painted in red with a black band featuring a white stripe i...RELAWM09343
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Presentation watch fob : Private Mersey Albert Reid, 17th Battalion
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
9 carat gold watch fob presented to Private Mersey Albert Reid on his departure from Australia for the First World War. Obverse features a map of Australia engraved with a locomotive, set within a cir...REL29647
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Printed handkerchief : Gunner E W Smith, 104 Howitzer Battery, AIF
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
Printed handkerchief made for the March 1917 Reinforcements, Field Artillery, AIF. The handkerchief is made of white cotton fabric, printed in black with the names of the reinforcing troops, their off...REL31569
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Recruits being medical examined at Victoria Barracks.
Photograph
Maker: Unknown
Recruits being medical examined at Victoria Barracks.A03616
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Red Cross Toy Industry
Photograph
Maker: Unknown
Disabled soldiers making toys in the Red Cross toy industry. For those men recovering from their wounds, the opportunity to learn new skills provided them the opportunity to make a living post-war. Th...H11726