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Australian WWI soldiers in Egypt
Two WWI Australian soldiers ride on camels in Egypt with the Sphinx and a pyramid in the background.
Autograph books & photographs from German POW camp
Records comprising two autograph books from the POW Clausthall in Germany 1915-1918, and two photographs.
Telegram reporting the Kaiser's abdication
Telegram from Charles Angel, stockbroker, to his wife Minnie reporting the news of the abdication of Kaiser Wilhelm II and Germany's unconditional surrender in 1918.
J.G. Cosson : SUMMARY RECORD
Papers of Lieut. Jack Cosson, consisting of three photographs, copies of newspaper clippings, 'Echoes from Gallipoli', and an engraved silver drink flask.
Friedrich Krichauff : SUMMARY RECORD
Papers of Friedrich Krichauff and family comprising certificates, including clients certificates of naturalisation, family and business correspondence, 5 letters from Ferdinand von Mueller, papers re: S.A. and N.T. land transactions, tax returns, papers re: estates of Earl, Leopoldt, Reitschler, Schoenberg and others, wills, legal memoranda, share scrip, ledgers, papers re: Spark Arrestor Co. and papers re: the Enemy Property Act. A donation in 2010 comprises a collection of letters sent to Friedrich Krichauff, mostly from his family in Germany, Denmark and Schleswig-Holstein 1843-1892. These have been arranged in order by Tom Darragh, and a listing made by him giving date, writer and place. Almost all the letters in the collection are written in old German script, except for some written to him by others in South Australia. They also include farm account books (small notebooks), household accounts and receipts, school reports and family tree documents of the von Bertouch and Krichauff families. There are also 17 letters in English from H.J. Cumming in 1865 relating to management of a mine at Cape Jervis (probably the silver-lead Talisker mine at Silverton). Also includes a program for Carl Linger sacred vocal music concert in 1855 in Adelaide (series 65). Two of the works were by Linger, who conducted the orchestra led by Mr Chapman. Sepia photograph of two galvanised iron residences, locality unknown.
Oliver Inglis : SUMMARY RECORD
Papers of Oliver Inglis of the Australian Third Light Horse Regiment comprising letters (series 1) and photographs (series 2) sent to his cousin Grace Grossman from Australian Base P.O., Kantara, Egypt.
Medals
ANZAC commemorative medals issued to Harold Oxer and Arthur Lucas Oxer. These medals were awarded to commemorate the fiftieth anniversary of the Gallipoli landings. Issued in 1967, medals were available only to survivors or their next of kin.
Letter of sympathy on death of Colin Smith
Letter of sympathy from Government House, Melbourne conveying message from King and Queen at loss of Colin 29 October 1917. A.I.F. photograph of grave site of Lieutenant Colin Smith.
Frank Reginald Potts
Frank Reginald Potts, son of Frank Potts II of 'Bleasdale', Langhorne Creek in his Army uniform. He enlisted in the 20th Reinforcement, 27th Battalion in April 1917 and after training in England arrived in France in April 1918. He returned home to Langhorne Creek in January 1919 where he died six months later, in August 1919.
Cards sent to family
Cards (including postcards and embroidered cards) sent by brothers Herbert and Frank Hughes to their parents and siblings whilst on active service overseas. Also includes a few from a cousin written to Aunt Jane and one to Frank.
Discharge certificate for William Albert Whitfield
Digital copy of the discharge certificate issued to Sapper William Albert Whitfield, service number 6777, of the 3rd Tunnelling Company in the A.I.F.
Papers relating to Fred Ball
Papers relating to Fred Ball, 1888-1962, comprising a Christmas greeting card sent by his parents (Alfred Ball and Minnie nee Byrne) while Fred was serving as a soldier during WW1, and a photograph of Fred Ball with a horse, in the desert in the Middle East, ca. 1916.
Aerial photograph of Riencourt-les-Cagincourt, France
Aerial photograph looking towards Riencourt-les-Cagincourt, northern France.
Aerial photograph of Bullecourt and Hendecourt, France
Aerial photograph looking towards Bullecourt and Hendecourt, northern France.
Portrait of Arthur Bruce Durdin
Studio portrait of Arthur Bruce Durdin in military uniform, second lieutenant with the 27th Battalion, A.I.F.
Instructors at the Australian Corps School, Aveluy, France
A group portrait of instructors at the Australian Corps School (formerly the 1st Anzac Corps School), formed on 11 November 1916, at Aveluy in France. Back row, left: Lieutenant McKenzie, possibly Lieutenant Kenneth James David McKenzie, 21st Reinforcement, 7th Battalion, who was seconded for duty with the first Anzac Corps School in November 1917; back row, centre: Lieutenant Aldred Nelson Baldry, 5th Reinforcements, 53rd Battalion; back row, right: Lieutenant James Newson McAnna, 1st Reinforcements, 43rd Battalion; seated, left: Captain William Charles Scurry, MC, DCM, 8th Reinforcements, 7th Battalion, awarded the Distinguished Conduct Medal in 1916 for inventing the self-firing rifle, and awarded the Military Cross in 1917; seated, front; Lieutenant Arthur Bruce Durdin, MC, 11th Reinforcements, 27th Battalion, awarded the Military Cross in 1917.
Portrait of Arthur Bruce Durdin
Studio portrait of Arthur Bruce Durdin, second lieutenant with the 27th Battalion, A.I.F.
Florence and George Oswald
Private Edmund George Oswald in miltiary uniform with his wife Florence (Flo) Emma Oswald (nee Green). They were married in London at St Matthias Church on 23 January 1919. Florence is seated and wearing a wide-brimmed hat, fur scarf, a long double-breasted coat and holding a pair of gloves in her left hand. Underneath the photo is inscribed: 'Love from Flossie and George. 4/5/19. (1919)'. On the back of the photo is inscribed: 'Soon be home Mum, old dear. xxxxxx' in pencil. A newspaper obituary notice for George Oswald, 6 November 1938, is stuck on the back of the photograph.
Private Edmund George Oswald
Portrait of Private Edmund George Oswald, No. 888, 27th Battalion A.I.F., in military uniform, taken during military service.
H. T. 'Morvada' arriving at Outer Harbor
Troopship H. T. 'Morvada' arriving at Outer Harbor on 23 August 1919, with members of the 11th Light Horse (including Bert Penna, 5th Reinforcements) on board. The ship left Egypt on 20 July 1919.
Australian Military Forces certificates
Australian Military Forces certificates awarded to A.B. Durdin, comprising a sergeant's certificate qualifying Durdin for the rank of sergeant (19 August 1915), a school of musketry certificate awarded for passing a local citizen officers course (12 October 1915), a school of instruction for infantry certificate (20 October 1915), and a copy of a certificate of appointment as an officer in the Land Forces in the rank of 2nd Lieutenant (20 January 1916).
Concert programme
Programme of the Grand Concert, presented by officers on Sunday 25 January 1917. Lt. Durdin played the role of Abdulla (the remittance man) in the one act play 'The Remittance Man', performed in the second half of the concert.
Third Light Horse Regiment in camp
Men of the Third Light Horse Regiment at their camp, probably in Egypt. Four men standing at a bench at the front of the photograph appear to be preparing food. Tents, wagons and supplies can be seen in the background. The back of the photograph is inscribed with '3rd LH Pulchen'. The photograph may have been taken by Major Lance (Lancelot Ashley) Lewis.
Norman Claxton in military uniform
Portrait of Norman Claxton in his military uniform standing outdoors on a road. Private Norman Claxton, no. 62517, enlisted in the AIF in December 1917, aged 41, and joined the 6th Reinforcements, embarking from Adelaide on HMAT 'Boonah' A36 in October 1918.
Reinforcements for Field Artillery
October reinforcements for the Field Artillery. The men embarked on the S.S. 'Orontes' on 24 December 1916. Driver Geoffrey Howard Bishop is top row, fourth from the right. Driver Geoffrey Howard Bishop, no. 31521, enlisted on 18 September 1916, aged 28, and was assigned to the 7th Australian Field Artillery Brigade, 107th Howitzer Battery. He saw active service in Frace, and died of pneumonia on 21 November 1917.
George Ernest Randal Alderson Junior
Portrait of Private George Ernest Randal Alderson Junior, No. 1651, of the 27th Battalion, 2nd Reinforcements, in military uniform.
Lieutenant Harper, Major Stuart and Sir Henry Galway at Mitcham Camp
Two army officers and two civilians at a military event, likely at Mitcham Camp. A researcher has suggested that the officer on the far left is Lieutenant Arthur Francis Lindsary Harper, Adjutant of Mitcham Camp, standing next to Major Walter Leslie Stuart, the second Commandant of Mitcham Camp, and in the centre, South Australian Governor Sir Henry Galway in civilian clothing and holding a cane, rather than wearing his usual British military uniform.
Glenelg Patriotic Carnival
Approach to Glenelg Jetty during the Glenelg Patriotic Carnival. The Advertiser newspaper of 1 March 1915, page 8, described it as "a temporary castle ... with two turrets, and across the arched entrance were the words 'For Belgium's Sake'.
Glenelg Patriotic Carnival
Glenelg beach during the Glenelg Patriotic Carnival.
Interior of military hospital
Uncaptioned photograph of the interior of an army hospital, probably in France. Unidentified wounded soldiers (possibly including Walter Henry Allison of Milang) are lying in beds. Several hospital staff and a barrel wood stove are visible in the ward. Printed on French postcard (ca. June 1918).