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Notebook of Frederick Leopold (Leo) Terrell
War diary describing Leo Terrell's experiences serving with the AIF during World War I, February to June 1915 and January to February 1916, Heliopolis Camp, Egypt. Also contains hand drawn maps of Suvla Bay and list of German words with English translations.
The flowers of the forest (research paper)
A seven page essay titled 'The flowers of the forest', which describes the experiences of 10 soldiers from No. 1 Section, No. 1 Platoon, A Co, 10th Battalion from South Australia who enlisted in 1914. It describes how seven of the 10 died, either at the landing at Anzac Cove on April 25, 1915, or subsequently as a result of their war experiences, and the post-war lives of the three survivors from the group. Includes a photograph of the group without Angus Smith, who is absent.
The 11th Light Horse near Kuneitra
Men and horses from the 11th Australian Light Horse in shallow waters 'near Kuneitra' [also known as Quneitra], during the first World War.
Watering in Lake Tiberias
'Watering in Lake Tiberias on the way to Damascus' during the first World War.
German hospital staff in Nazareth
A group of 'German hospital staff in Nazareth' during the first World War.
Light horseman Robinson on his horse
Half-plate glass negative of soldier Robinson in World War One military uniform, mounted on his horse and holding his rifle in one hand. Written on original paper envelope: '-Robinson 1168, 6 Cabs Friday'. Regimental number 264, Place of birth Nottingham England, Religion Church of England, Occupation Draper, Address Barrier Hotel, Port Pirie, South Australia. Marital status Single, Age at embarkation 24, Next of kin Mrs. M. Booth, 25 Dartmoor Gardens, Wimbledon Park, London, S.W., England. Enlistment date 25 August 1914, Rank on enlistment Private, Unit name 3rd Light Horse Regiment, B Squadron AWM Embarkation Roll number 10/8/1, Embarkation details Unit embarked from Adelaide, on board HMAT A17 Port Lincoln on 22 October 1914, Rank from Nominal Roll Sergeant, Unit from Nominal Roll 3rd Light Horse Regiment, Fate Discharged 5 March 1919.
Corporals Reginald Roy Inwood, VC and Jorgen Christian Jensen, VC
Half-plate glass negative of two Australian Victoria Cross recipients, Corporals Reginald Roy Inwood and Jorgen Christian Jensen, wearing World War One uniforms, including slouch hats, standing outdoors. This photograph may have been taken on 18 October 1918 upon their arrival in Adelaide from active service overseas, possibly at Government House. See article 'Victoria Cross Winners Arrived in Adelaide' in the 'Observer', Saturday 19 October 1918, page 4, for further details.
Corporal Reginald Roy Inwood, VC
Half-plate glass negative of Corporal Reginald Roy Inwood, Victoria Cross recipient, in World War One uniform, including slouch hat, standing outdoors with trees in the background. This photograph may have been taken on 18 October 1918 upon his arrival in Adelaide from active service overseas, with fellow Victoria Cross recipient Corporal Jorgen Jensen, possibly at Government House. See artice 'Victoria Cross Winners Arrived in Adelaide' in the 'Observer', Saturday 19 October 1918, page 4, for further details.
Corporals Reginald Roy Inwood, VC and Jorgen Christian Jensen, VC
Half-plate glass negative of two Australian Victoria Cross recipients, Corporals Reginald Roy Inwood and Jorgen Christian Jensen, wearing World War One uniforms, including slouch hats, standing outdoors. This photograph may have been taken on 18 October 1918 upon their arrival in Adelaide from active service overseas, possibly at Government House. See article 'Victoria Cross Winners Arrived in Adelaide' in the 'Observer', Saturday 19 October 1918, page 4, for further details.
Corporal Reginald Roy Inwood, VC
Half-plate glass negative of Corporal Reginald Roy Inwood, Victoria Cross recipient, in World War One uniform, including slouch hat, standing outdoors with trees in the background. This photograph may have been taken on 18 October 1918 upon his arrival in Adelaide from active service overseas, with fellow Victoria Cross recipient Corporal Jorgen Jensen, possibly at Government House. See article 'Victoria Cross Winners Arrived in Adelaide' in the 'Observer', Saturday 19 October 1918, page 4, for further details.
Souvenir from Egypt cushion cover from E.A. Frost during WWI service
Digital copy of an embroidered cushion cover purchased by Ernest Arthur Frost in Cairo whilst on active service during World War I and sent home to family in Manoora. Blue cotton sateen with embroidered text reading 'Souvenir from Egypt, Cairo' within a floral wreath design and 'From Ern to Mother' underneath. An embroidery of a banner featuring the flags of the Allied Forces sits in the middle of the design, with '1916' underneath.
Diary of Private Maynard Johnson Cole, No. 2, 1918
Diary of Private Maynard Johnson Cole, 1918. Written on inside cover: 'To Dear Maynard, From All at 27 Montpelier St, Parkside, 20.2.18. A small token of love with best wishes for safe and speedy return'. Entries begin on Tuesday 28 May 1918, describing: receiving embarkation orders from Mitcham to embark in June; leaving Adelaide for Melbourne and then Sydney; departing Australia on 6 June; reaching Wellington and Tahiti; celebrating his 20th birthday at sea on 6 July 1918; arriving at Brooklyn, New York and exploring the city; arriving in England 11 August 1918; travelling to training depot near Fovant, Wiltshire and beginning training including route marches, physical tests and lectures; leaving for London and then Glasgow, September; drill and gas training; transfer to 50th Battalion, 1 October 1918; more training near Fovant, including bayonet, bombing, drills; on leave in London, 15 November; travelling to and arriving in France, Le Havre, 22 November; travelling to Belgium and active service in Belgium. Includes home addresses of friends. Original is a small volume, 10 x 7.5 x 1.7 cm.
Diary of Private Maynard Johnson Cole, No. 1, 1918
Diary of Private Maynard Johnson Cole, 1918. 'Australian Diary 1918 No. 32'. Includes addresses for friends and family. Entries begin on Tuesday 1 January 1918 and describe moving to barracks and training camp at Mitcham, undertaking training, travelling to Petersburg and Laura during leave. Entries end in June 2018, with remaining pages containing addresses and names of family, friends and comrades. Original is a small volume, 12.8 x 6.5 x 1 cm.
John Jones : SUMMARY RECORD
Papers of John and Rose Beatrice Jones of Port Pirie comprising family photographs, World War I photographs, postcards, cards sent from Cassel Prisoner of War camp, service medals, soldier's and family bibles, in memoriam cards, greeting cards and 'Polyglot Correspondent' (in English, French, German and Spanish).
Douglas, Jacob and James Roach
Studio portrait of the Roach brothers, sons of Thomas Ninnes Roach and Clara (nee Barkla), in their First World War military uniforms, left to right: Private Douglas Peter Roach, Private Jacob Roach, and Signaller James Barkla Roach.
Tank used at Gaza
Men from the 11th Australian Light Horse, and horses, standing beside the 'remains of a tank used at Gaza, 19 April 1917'.
Photographs
Photographs of World War I taken at Gallipoli, Lemnos and Egypt by Lt Charles William Hooper of the 10th Battalion A.I.F. Also includes an index written on a 'Newlyn Wallet' envelope. 'U' numbers refer to numbers used in index.
Photograph of James L. Adams
Portrait photograph of Col. James Lacey[?] Adams dressed in Light Horse uniform. James fought in World War I and was killed in action.
Captured Turkish field dressing station
A 'Turkish field dressing station captured on the shore of the Sea of Galilee'.
P. Smiley
Half-plate glass negative of P. Smiley in World War One uniform, thought to be Sergeant Percival Vernon Smily, standing in front of a woodland path background. Written on original paper envelope: '3327 P. Smiley 3 Bw'.
A. Rallie
Half-plate glass negative of A. Rallie in World War One military uniform, standing with a cane held behind his back, in front of a woodland path background. Written on original envelope: 'No. 1167. To be completed 11th Feby. Name A. Rallie. Order 1 Doz. Post Cards'. Possibly No. 261 Private Albert Rali from New South Wales who enlisted with the AIF on 1 September 1914 aged 24 and embarked from Sydney on board the A19 'Afric' on 18 October 1914 with the 1st Battalion, B Company.
Frank Turner Sellick
Half-plate glass negative portrait of an Australian soldier in World War One uniform, including slouch hat, standing with his hands behind his back. Written on original paper envelope: 'Mr[?] Sellick. Football Club. Copy. 3329'. The soldier may be a 'Mr Sellick' or was possibly a member of Sellick Football Club. The soldier pictured is the same as photograph as B 74897 which has 'Stuart [Sturt] Football Club' written on the envelope. The soldier pictured may be Frank Turner Sellick who played for Sturt Football Club from 1914, number 178.
Frank Turner Sellick
Half-plate glass negative portrait of an Australian soldier, thought to be Frank Turner Sellick, in World War One uniform, including a slouch hat, standing with his hands behind his back. At the top is what appears to be the royal coat of arms of the United Kingdom, featuring a shield surrounded by lion and unicorn. Written on original paper envelope: 'Copy. Stuart Football Club. 3325'. Frank Turner Sellick played for Sturt Football Club from 1914, number 178. See also B 74896 for a closer view of the same image.
Corporal Dawry with a pony
Half-plate glass negative of Corporal Dawry in World War One military uniform, standing outdoors in a field, holding the reins of a pony at Jubilee Camp on North Terrace. The University of Adelaide buildings are in view in the background. Written in pencil across top of glass plate: 'Corp Dawry 12 P.C.'
Unidentified mounted soldier, believed to have been photographed at Morphettville Camp.
Half-plate glass negative of a soldier in World War One military uniform mounted on his horse and holding a rifle in one hand, in a field with trees in the background. Written on original paper envelope: 'Mr Rogers C/O P. O'Neil, Hackham, See proof. 1161. 1 Doz 1/2 Cabs and 12x10 Bwm. Quote 18/6 Tuesday. Reorder 12x10 Bro. to be framed. Packed and Posted H.A. Mayfield, Mt Bryant, SA, quoted 17/6'.
Private Clarke and Private Chivell on a horse
Half-plate glass negative of Private Clarke and Private Chivell wearing World War One uniforms, mounted on a horse, winners of the Gretna Green race. Taking part in sports at the Mitcham Camp, with other soldiers and horses in the background. The photograph appeared in the 'Observer' on Saturday 31 August 1918.
Louis William Saler and family
Half-plate glass negative portrait of Trooper Louis William Saler in World War One military uniform, holding a cane in one hand, with his wife, Elsie Lily Saler (seated), who is wearing a long dress with a jacket and hat with floral decorations, and their daughter Violet, aged approximately 9 years, wearing a knee-length dress with lace cuffs and collar, knee-high socks and ribbons in her hair. They are posed in front of a woodland path background. Written on original paper envelope: 'Mrs Saler. Owen 2761'. Written on glass plate: '11 Cabs, Mrs Saley'.
J. Emery
Half-plate glass negative of J. Emery wearing World War One military uniform including peaked cap and bandolier, standing in front of a background of a woodland path. Written on original paper envelope: '1835 J. Emerey. 1 Doz PC. Friday. Oval Mask'. Possibly Driver Joseph James Emery.
Mounted Light Horseman
Half-plate glass negative of an unidentified Light Horseman wearing World War One uniform and mounted on his horse, holding a long wooden lance under one arm.
Charles John Pretty
Half-plate glass negative of Private Charles John Pretty wearing World War One military uniform including slouch hat, standing in front of a background of a woodland path. Written on original paper envelope: 'C.J. Pretty. 27th Inf. B Coy. Beachport South East. 2374. 1 doz cabs & Bro. 15/-'.