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Letter from Ross Smith during World War I to his mother, Aboukir, Egypt
Letter from Ross to his mother, Jessie Smith, during his active service during World War I. Written in Aboukir, Egypt. Describes Ross's aeroplane upgrade to flying Bristol Scouts and leisure time spent.
Letter from Ross Smith during World War I to his mother, Aboukir, Egypt
Letter from Ross to his mother, Jessie Smith, during his active service during World War I. Written in Aboukir, Egypt. Mentions near completion of flying part of training course to attain pilot papers, flying B.E. aeroplanes, and some flight incidents of his colleagues.
Letter from Ross Smith during World War I to his mother, Aboukir, Egypt
Letter from Ross to his mother, Jessie Smith, during his active service during World War I. Written in Aboukir, Egypt, 7th and 8th July 2017. Mentions doing aerial gunnery part of flying training course, flying at 10,000 feet for bomb dropping training, flying stunts, and going sailing on a Sunday leave day. Also speaks of the 3rd Light Horse camped ready to move at any moment, and a list of suitable comforts which could be sent for the regiment, and the naming of the Australian Mounted Division consisting of the 3rd, 4th and 5th Light Horse Brigades.
Records of the Willoughby Family
Photographs and items belonging to members of the Willoughby family, comprising: photographs of Willoughby family members, an oil painting of Margaret Edna Willoughby and her mother Ethel Simpson, Humphrey B. Bear toy and photographs, toy kangaroo handmade by George Willoughby, coat hanger made by George Willoughby, glass cylinder of various metals, wedding dress of Margaret Edna Willoughby, gold locket of Margaret Edna Willoughby, driver's licence of Margaret Edna Willoughby, brooch and book belonging to Ethel Hermine Louisa Simpson, First World War medals and fob watch belonging to Bernard Cornelius Herman, abalone brooch of Karen Willoughby, newspaper cuttings and photographs relating to the 1958 Debutante Ball held at Murray Bridge, and the 1939-1945 Star medal awarded to George William Willoughby for his services in the Second World War.
Correspondence to Maynard Cole from Count De Heuseler of Switzerland
Correspondence received by Maynard Cole from a 'pen-pal' in Switzerland, Count Eric de Heuseler, describing the outbreak of war, Belgian refugees, and stamp collecting. Also includes an article on Belgian refugees in Switzerland by Achille Plista, and a letter from a friend, Private William Edward Hills, posted to Switzerland. See below for details.
Papers of the Cole Family : SUMMARY RECORD
Papers of the Cole family, descendants of George Cole and Sarah Cooper, comprising: papers of Maynard Johnson Cole relating to his World War One service including diaries (1918), leave pass, Christmas card, and Sports day programme (series 1); correspondence to Maynard Cole from Count Eric De Heuseler of Switzerland, a pen-pal, describing the outbreak of war and situation in Europe (series 2); postcards from the First World War sent to and from various members of the Cole family (series 3); papers relating to the World War One service of Harrold Leslie Cole comprising souvenir anniversary programme and family photograph (series 4); Military pass of Hannibal Thomas Mitchell Lyne (series 5); papers relating to the World War One service of Leslie William Cockshell comprising camp competition flyers, postcard and photographs (series 6); photographs relating to the First and Second World Wars (series 7); photographs collected by Cyril Richard Cole relating to his war service during the First and Second World Wars, and work in the forestry industry (series 8); papers relating to the war service and forestry career of Cyril Richard Cole including menus, cards, and unit history (series 9); photographs of George William Cole and gravestone of George Cole (series 10); and family history notes on family members who served overseas during World War One (series 11).
Photograph album of the Ker Family
Ker Family photograph album. A postcard is glued to the front cover of the album, featuring an illustration of 'Union-Castle Line Royal Mail Steamer "Kenilworth Castel" (12,975 tons)'. Comprising 177 black and white family photographs of Robert Innes Ker, his wife Dorothy Muriel (nee Elliott), and children Alva, Byron, and Colleen, along with friends and other family members. Most of the photographs are not captions. Selected images have been digitised. See below for details.
Papers of Philip Groves
Papers comprising next of kin bronze memorial plaque known as 'dead man's or poor man's penny' and piece of trench art inscribed onto a piece of brass shell casing by his comrades, commemorating Private Philip Walter Groves, 10th Battalion Australian Imperial Force (A.I.F.), who died of gun shot wounds 18/05/1917. Papers include National Archives of Australia World War I service records folder with copies of defence record items such as medical examination, enlisting for attestment forms, casualty form, field service death report and others. Papers also include a copy of National War Memorial Roll details. See below for further details.
Chaplain Donald McNicol
Half-plate glass negative portrait of Chaplain Captain Donald McNicol, wearing a cap with a cross badge and a great coat. Written on the original paper envelope: 'Donald McNickel, 25-05'.
Medal ribbons
7 lengths of medal ribbons awarded to Ross and Keith Smith. See below for details.
War memorial, Robe
War Memorial, Robe, showing the front and left side of the statue of an Australian soldier from the First World War, and inscription on the left side of the pedestal: 'Other Robe Men who answered the call' and a list of 20 residents of Robe who enlisted, and inscription on the front of the pedestal: 'Robe Men who made the supreme service in the Great War, 1914-1919', and a list of 14 men who died during the service in the First World War.
Wartime photographs by Ross Smith
Photographs taken and collected by Ross Smith of his war service during the First World War.
World War I diary of Frederick Leopold Terrell, 1915
Diary covering the year 1915, describing Leo Terrell's experiences serving with the AIF at Gallipoli.
Private Francis Stokes and friends
Private Francis Stokes (second from left, killed in action 25 April 1915) and the group of friends with whom he enlisted for service in the First World War. Others include Sgt. J.R. Gordon (promoted to Lieutenant August 1915, returned to Australia October 1915); Private G. Fisher (Commission in Royal Garrison Artillery); Private E.D. Meldrum (invalided to Egypt); Private P. de Q. Robin (promoted Lance Corporal in Egypt, in charge scouts, killed in action 28 April); Private T.A. Whyte (died of wounds, 30 April 1915); Private A.S. Blackburn (promoted Lieutenant August 1915); Private W.O. Jose (promoted Lieutenant January 1916, attached 50th Battalion); Private M. Teesdale Smith (killed in action 25 April). Absent from the photograph is Private A.A. Smith who was promoted Sergeant and returned to Australia March 1915.
Five Australian army officers
A group of five Australian army officers photographed at an army camp; they are possibly members of the Medical Corps as indicated by Searcy's comment 'Good sawbones'. According to a researcher, the man standing left rear is Doctor Harry Nott, RMO (who was with the 10th Battalion AIF), with W. R. Cavenagh-Mainwaring to his left (assigned to the 3rd Light Horse). Both units were at the Morphettville Camp in 1914. The man seated in the centre is Frederick Goldsmith, surgeon (also appears in PRG 280/1/26/104). The three seated in the front row are all wearing pre-war peak caps (shiny leather visors) suggesting they are or were in the militia pre-war - so the the other two may have been with Goldsmith in the 3rd Field Ambulance ie Fry and Moodie.
World War I photographs and cards from the records of Ernest Ferdinand Huselius
WWI photographic postcards, including those of Orient Line SS Orsova sent by Ernest and George in 1915. Collection includes a 'Mediterranean Expeditionary Force - Gallipoli Peninsula for xmas 1915' Christmas card sent from Ernest to his sister.
Soldiers
Soldiers 'Nicholson, Ground Corps. [and] Somerville, Highland Light Infantry' posing together during World War I.
Photographs of the Gipsy Rovers
7 black and white photographs of the Gipsy Rovers Concert Party formed by eight women in Adelaide just after the beginning of World War I to entertain the troops and raised funds to provide comforts to troops at the front. Members included: Mrs. G.R. Prosser (nee Kathleen Brinsley) of Cumberland Park, Mrs. J.L. Moten (nee Dorothy Cresdee) of Burnside, Mrs. E.K. Horton (nee Ella Smith) of Seacliff, Mrs. N.D. Richardson (nee Dorothy Pascoe) of Toorak Gardens, Mrs. J.N. McAnna (nee Ruth Thomas) of Myrtle Bank, Mrs. C.L. Stopford (nee Ev Fewster) of Glenelg, Mrs. R.D. Norton (nee Doris Cornish) of Linden Park, Gladys Brown (later Mrs. H.D. Smith), and Mrs. J. McF. Harvey (nee Isla Lloyd). The photos were from a scrapbook belonging to Margaret Prosser who was one of the Gipsy Rovers. See below for details.
Soldiers marching, King William Street, Adelaide
A column of soldiers marching north down King William Street past the Criterion Hotel and the General Post Office. A soldier behind his commanding officer, giving the salute, holds his battalion's colours. Crowds are watching from the street edges and flags are flying from the Criterion's balcony verandah. (C. Whallin was publican of the Criterion Hotel from 1914-1920.) Two tramcars can be seen in front of the GPO. A researcher has suggested that this is the 20th Reinforcement of the 27th Battalion, and that the officer at the front of the column is Lieutenant John Lindsay Ross.
Der Kamerad : Wochenschrift der Kriegsgefangenen auf Torrens Island, S. Australien
A weekly, handwritten and illustrated newspaper issued by Germans interned on Torrens Island during World War I. It was edited by Walter Emde. Torrens Island is located at the mouth of Adelaide's Port River, in South Australia. Over 350 'enemy aliens' were interned at the Torrens Island Concentration Camp which opened on 9 October 1914 and closed on 17 August 1915. Internees were mainly of German or Austro-Hungarian background, including some who were naturalised British citizens. In South Australia, a relatively high percentage of migrants were of German background, and so the 'enemy alien' concept had a significant effect. Not all were held as internees in camps; some were required to report to local police on a regular basis. Consists of three items: No.1 (12 June 1915), No.2 (19 June 1915) and No.3 (26 June 1915).
Souvenir Declaration of War, August 1914
Souvenir Declaration of War, August 1914 photographic poster, featuring British and Australian flags, illustrations of cannon and native flowers, and photographs of the Generals of the United Kingdom and Australia, King George V in the centre, and battleships. The photograph originally belonged to Private Leslie Howard Thompson, No. 4768.
Letters from C.E. Cooper
Letters written from Leipzig, Germany, during World War I, by Caroline Ethel Cooper to her sister Mrs Emmie Bevan Carr, in Adelaide. Miss Cooper, a musician, was allowed to stay on in Leipzig during the war. The letters were numbered and kept by Miss Cooper until after the war, with the exception of the first bundle which was taken from Germany by a friend.
War graves in the Middle East
Soldiers graves in the Middle East during the first World War.
War Memorial, Yongala
View of the plaque on the World War One war memorial on Main Street at Yongala, South Australia.
War memorial, Robe
War Memorial, Robe, showing a view of the back of the statue of an Australian soldier from the First World War, and inscription on the left side of the pedestal: 'Other Robe Men who answered the call' and a list of 20 residents of Robe who enlisted.
Group portrait of Keith Smith and airmen
Group portrait of Keith Smith (foreground, centre) with four other airmen from the Royal Flying Corps.
'Lt. Dickson, Captain Baker, Captain Baldwin & Self'
Keith Smith with other Royal Flying Corps airmen.
Group portrait of five airmen
Five Royal Flying Corps airmen wearing winter coats.
War production at General Motors-Holden's
Propaganda album titled 'War Production' produced by the GMH Public Relations Department, Melbourne, featuring photographs relating to the production of equipment for the Defence Forces during World War II. Comprising 'A pictorial review of our contribution to the National Effort' including Aero engines - Gipsy Major and Allison; aircraft components - Trainer, Boomerang, Beaufort, Beaufighter, Mosquito and Lancaster; munitions production - anti-tank guns, gun Howitzers, tank attack guns, anti-aircraft guns, torpedoes, anti-submarine bombs, shells and miscellaneous; small craft - pontoons, folding boats, dinghies, life boats, motor dories and work boats; Vehicle production for the Allied forces. Covers plants throughout Australia including Woodville, South Australia.
Newspaper cuttings relating to World War II production at General Motors-Holden's Limited
Scrapbook album titled 'Defence Projects; newspaper cuttings' featuring newspaper cuttings relating to war production, conversion and industrial issues and the move to post war reconstruction. Also includes cuttings relating to GM-H's production of an 'All Australian Car', and the death of E.W. Holden.