[Editor: This military ration book, issued to Charles Fell, was issued for use during January 1919, just after the end of the First World War (1914-1918).] Leave or Duty Ration Book [Ration book, front cover] [Handwritten text, in … [Read more...] about Leave or Duty Ration Book [issued to Charles Fell, January 1919]
military ephemera
HMAS Canberra, Christmas card [circa 1929-1941]
[Editor: This Christmas card, with a photo of HMAS Canberra, and bearing the HMAS Canberra badge, includes the British flag (Union Jack) and the Australian flag (blue ensign). The card is undated, but was presumably printed between 1929-1941.] [HMAS Canberra, Christmas … [Read more...] about HMAS Canberra, Christmas card [circa 1929-1941]
Surrender souvenir leaflet [9 September 1945, Second World War]
[Editor: This single-sided leaflet was distributed to Allied military personnel to commemorate the surrender of the Second Japanese Army on 9 September 1945, during the Second World War (1939-1945).] [Surrender souvenir leaflet] Commander in Chief Australian Military … [Read more...] about Surrender souvenir leaflet [9 September 1945, Second World War]
Australian colonial sailor [photo, circa 1880s-1890s]
[Editor: This photo is believed to be of a sailor from an Australian colonial navy (circa 1880s-1890s). The photo is undated.] Australian colonial sailor [Photo of a sailor, dressed in an all-white uniform, with insignia on his sleeve (an anchor and crossed … [Read more...] about Australian colonial sailor [photo, circa 1880s-1890s]
Group of Australian soldiers [First World War postcard, with photo of four Australian soldiers]
[Editor: This postcard, which incorporates a photo of a group of Australian soldiers, is from the era of the First World War (1914-1918). The card was written by Walter Frank Rose. The postcard is undated.] Group of Australian soldiers [Front of … [Read more...] about Group of Australian soldiers [First World War postcard, with photo of four Australian soldiers]
Australian soldier, sitting [First World War postcard, with photo of an Australian soldier]
[Editor: This postcard, which incorporates a photo of an Australian soldier, is from the era of the First World War (1914-1918). The postcard is undated.] [Front of postcard] [Description: Photograph of an Australian soldier; posed for the camera, sitting in a … [Read more...] about Australian soldier, sitting [First World War postcard, with photo of an Australian soldier]
Your loving Bro, Chas [First World War postcard, with photo of an Australian soldier, 28 August 1918]
[Editor: This postcard, which incorporates a photo of an Australian soldier, is from the First World War (1914-1918). The postcard is dated 28 August 1918.] Your loving Bro, Chas [Front of postcard] [Photo of an Australian soldier.] [Handwritten … [Read more...] about Your loving Bro, Chas [First World War postcard, with photo of an Australian soldier, 28 August 1918]
Light Horseman [Second World War photo, of an Australian soldier]
[Editor: This photo, of an Australian Light Horseman, is from the era of the Second World War (1939-1945). The photo is undated.] Light Horseman [Portrait photo of an Australian Light Horseman.] [The manufacturer’s details are written in the bottom right corner of … [Read more...] about Light Horseman [Second World War photo, of an Australian soldier]
Dug outs at Anzac Cove (Dardanelles) [First World War postcard, with a photo of military dug outs on a hillside at Gallipoli]
[Editor: This postcard (unused), which incorporates a photo of military dug outs on a hillside, is from the era of the First World War (1914-1918). The postcard is undated.] Dug outs at Anzac Cove (Dardanelles) [Front of postcard] Dug outs at Anzac Cove … [Read more...] about Dug outs at Anzac Cove (Dardanelles) [First World War postcard, with a photo of military dug outs on a hillside at Gallipoli]
Lots of love [photo of a female member of the Australian military, Second World War]
[Editor: This photo, of a female member of the Australian military, is from the era of the Second World War (1939-1945). The photo is undated.] Lots of love [Front of photo] [Photo of a female member of the Australian military.] [Handwritten text] To … [Read more...] about Lots of love [photo of a female member of the Australian military, Second World War]
Light Horsemen on a ship [First World War postcard, with photo of two Australian soldiers]
[Editor: This postcard, which incorporates a photo of two Australian Light Horsemen on a ship, is from the era of the First World War (1914-1918). The postcard is undated.] Light Horsemen on a ship [Front of postcard] [Photo of two Australian Light Horsemen … [Read more...] about Light Horsemen on a ship [First World War postcard, with photo of two Australian soldiers]
Unknown Australian soldier [First World War postcard, with photo of an Australian soldier]
[Editor: This postcard (unused), which incorporates a photo of an Australian soldier, is from the era of the First World War (1914-1918). The postcard is undated.] Unknown Australian soldier [Front of postcard] [Photo of an Australian soldier.] [Reverse … [Read more...] about Unknown Australian soldier [First World War postcard, with photo of an Australian soldier]
Another photo of our clique [First World War postcard, with a photo of a group of wounded Australian soldiers in a hospital]
[Editor: This postcard, which incorporates a photo of a group of wounded Australian soldiers in a hospital, was sent by a soldier to his mother, during the era of the First World War (1914-1918). The postcard is undated.] Another photo of our clique [Front of … [Read more...] about Another photo of our clique [First World War postcard, with a photo of a group of wounded Australian soldiers in a hospital]
Dear Mother [First World War postcard, with a photo of a group of wounded Australian soldiers]
[Editor: This postcard, which incorporates a photo of a group of unidentified wounded Australian soldiers, was sent by a soldier to his mother, during the era of the First World War (1914-1918). The postcard is undated.] Dear Mother [Front of postcard] [Photo … [Read more...] about Dear Mother [First World War postcard, with a photo of a group of wounded Australian soldiers]
To dear Mother, from Mont [First World War postcard, with photo of Australian soldiers in the snow]
[Editor: This postcard, which incorporates a photo of Australian soldiers in the snow, was sent by a soldier to his mother, during the era of the First World War (1914-1918). The postcard is undated.] To dear Mother, from Mont [Front of postcard] [Photo of … [Read more...] about To dear Mother, from Mont [First World War postcard, with photo of Australian soldiers in the snow]
Australian soldiers in a mess tent [First World War postcard, with a photo of a group of Australian soldiers]
[Editor: This postcard, which incorporates a photo of a group of unidentified Australian soldiers, is from the era of the First World War (1914-1918). The postcard is undated.] Australian soldiers in a mess tent [Front of postcard] [Photo of a group of … [Read more...] about Australian soldiers in a mess tent [First World War postcard, with a photo of a group of Australian soldiers]
Sincerely yours, T. J. Collins [First World War postcard, with photo of an Australian soldier]
[Editor: This postcard, which incorporates a photo of an Australian soldier, is from the era of the First World War (1914-1918). The postcard is undated.] Sincerely yours, T. J. Collins [Front of postcard] [Photo of an Australian soldier.] [Handwritten … [Read more...] about Sincerely yours, T. J. Collins [First World War postcard, with photo of an Australian soldier]
Unknown Australian soldier [First World War postcard, with photo of an Australian soldier]
[Editor: This postcard, which incorporates a photo of an Australian soldier, is from the era of the First World War (1914-1918). The postcard is undated.] Unknown Australian soldier [Front of postcard] [Photo of an Australian soldier.] [Reverse of … [Read more...] about Unknown Australian soldier [First World War postcard, with photo of an Australian soldier]
From Phil to Annie [First World War postcard, with photo of an Australian soldier]
[Editor: This postcard, which incorporates a photo of an Australian soldier, is from the era of the First World War (1914-1918). The postcard is undated.] From Phil to Annie [Front of postcard] [Photo of an Australian soldier.] [Reverse of … [Read more...] about From Phil to Annie [First World War postcard, with photo of an Australian soldier]
C. R. Evans [First World War postcard, with photo of an Australian soldier, 27 February 1919]
[Editor: This postcard incorporates a photo of an Australian soldier, from the era of the First World War (1914-1918). The postcard is dated 27 February 1919 (after the end of the war).] C. R. Evans [Front of postcard] [Photo of an Australian … [Read more...] about C. R. Evans [First World War postcard, with photo of an Australian soldier, 27 February 1919]
Bill Dyer [First World War postcard, with photo of an Australian soldier]
[Editor: This postcard incorporates a photo of an Australian soldier, from the era of the First World War (1914-1918). The postcard is undated.] [Front of postcard] [Description: Photograph of an Australian soldier.] [The manufacturer’s details are embossed … [Read more...] about Bill Dyer [First World War postcard, with photo of an Australian soldier]
“Christians awake!” [First World War postcard, sent by Charles Fell to his girlfriend, 28 June 1917]
[Editor: This postcard was sent by a soldier to his girlfriend, during the First World War (1914-1918). The postcard is dated 28 June 1917.] [Front of postcard] “Christians awake!” “Le rappel à la réalite!” [Reverse of postcard] POST … [Read more...] about “Christians awake!” [First World War postcard, sent by Charles Fell to his girlfriend, 28 June 1917]