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World War One

Another photo of our clique [First World War postcard, with a photo of a group of wounded Australian soldiers in a hospital]

14 February 2022 · Leave a Comment

A group of wounded Australian soldiers in a hospital (World War One postcard)

[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]

Filed Under: ephemera, postcards Tagged With: @ tables (side) div style, ESU funding, IAC Ephemera Collection, photograph, photographs WW1, postcard, soldiers' letters WW1, SourceIACLibrary, Walter Frank Rose (author) (1890?-1968), World War One, YearEraWW1 (1914-1918)

Dear Mother [First World War postcard, with a photo of a group of wounded Australian soldiers]

14 February 2022 · Leave a Comment

A group of wounded Australian soldiers (World War One postcard)

[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]

Filed Under: ephemera, postcards Tagged With: @ tables (side) div style, ESU funding, IAC Ephemera Collection, photograph, photographs WW1, postcard, soldiers' letters WW1, SourceIACLibrary, Walter Frank Rose (author) (1890?-1968), World War One, YearEraWW1 (1914-1918)

To dear Mother, from Mont [First World War postcard, with photo of Australian soldiers in the snow]

14 February 2022 · Leave a Comment

A group of Australian soldiers in the snow (World War One postcard)

[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]

Filed Under: ephemera, postcards Tagged With: @ tables (side) div style, ESU funding, IAC Ephemera Collection, photograph, photographs WW1, postcard, soldiers' letters WW1, SourceIACLibrary, World War One, YearEraWW1 (1914-1918)

Australian soldiers in a mess tent [First World War postcard, with a photo of a group of Australian soldiers]

14 February 2022 · Leave a Comment

Australian soldiers in a mess tent (World War One postcard)

[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]

Filed Under: ephemera, postcards Tagged With: @ tables (side) div style, ESU funding, IAC Ephemera Collection, photograph, photographs WW1, postcard, soldiers' letters WW1, SourceIACLibrary, World War One, YearEraWW1 (1914-1918)

Sincerely yours, T. J. Collins [First World War postcard, with photo of an Australian soldier]

14 February 2022 · Leave a Comment

Sincerely yours, T. J. Collins (World War One postcard)

[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]

Filed Under: ephemera, postcards Tagged With: @ tables (side) div style, ESU funding, IAC Ephemera Collection, photograph, photographs WW1, postcard, soldiers' letters WW1, SourceIACLibrary, World War One, YearEraWW1 (1914-1918)

Unknown Australian soldier [First World War postcard, with photo of an Australian soldier]

14 February 2022 · Leave a Comment

[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]

Filed Under: ephemera, postcards Tagged With: @ tables (side) div style, ESU funding, IAC Ephemera Collection, photograph, photographs WW1, postcard, soldiers' letters WW1, SourceIACLibrary, World War One, YearEraWW1 (1914-1918)

From Phil to Annie [First World War postcard, with photo of an Australian soldier]

14 February 2022 · Leave a Comment

From Phil to Annie (World War One postcard)

[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]

Filed Under: ephemera, postcards Tagged With: @ tables (side) div style, ESU funding, IAC Ephemera Collection, photograph, photographs WW1, postcard, soldiers' letters WW1, SourceIACLibrary, World War One, YearEraWW1 (1914-1918)

C. R. Evans [First World War postcard, with photo of an Australian soldier, 27 February 1919]

14 February 2022 · Leave a Comment

C. R. Evans (World War One postcard)

[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]

Filed Under: ephemera, postcards Tagged With: @ tables (side) div style, ESU funding, IAC Ephemera Collection, photograph, photographs WW1, postcard, soldiers' letters WW1, SourceIACLibrary, World War One, year1919

Bill Dyer [First World War postcard, with photo of an Australian soldier]

14 February 2022 · Leave a Comment

Bill Dyer (World War One postcard)

[Editor: This postcard incorporates a photo of an Australian soldier, from the era of the First World War (1914-1918). The postcard is undated.] Bill Dyer [Front of postcard] [Photo of an Australian soldier.] [The manufacturer’s details are embossed in the … [Read more...] about Bill Dyer [First World War postcard, with photo of an Australian soldier]

Filed Under: ephemera, postcards Tagged With: @ tables (side) div style, ESU funding, IAC Ephemera Collection, photograph, photographs WW1, postcard, soldiers' letters WW1, SourceIACLibrary, World War One, YearEraWW1 (1914-1918)

“Christians awake!” [First World War postcard, sent by Charles Fell to his girlfriend, 28 June 1917]

14 February 2022 · 3 Comments

Christians Awake (World War One postcard)

[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.] “Christians awake!” [Front of postcard] “Christians awake!” “Le rappel à la réalite!” [Reverse of … [Read more...] about “Christians awake!” [First World War postcard, sent by Charles Fell to his girlfriend, 28 June 1917]

Filed Under: ephemera, postcards Tagged With: @ tables (side) div style, Charles Fell (1890-1975), ESU funding, IAC Ephemera Collection, postcard, soldiers' letters WW1, SourceIACLibrary, word OK (okay), World War One, year1917

Personalities [extracts regarding the First World War, 27 May 1916]

5 February 2022 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: Some extracts, regarding the First World War, from the “Personalities” column, published in The Molong Express and Western District Advertiser (Molong, NSW), 27 May 1916.] Personalities At a Court-Martial at Victoria Barracks recently, Pte. Alfred Arnold Johnson … [Read more...] about Personalities [extracts regarding the First World War, 27 May 1916]

Filed Under: articles Tagged With: extracts, soldiers' letters WW1, SourceTrove, World War One, year1916

Ex-Senator McColl in a new role [12 August 1915]

2 February 2022 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This article, which includes some songs by James McColl (1844-1929), was published in The Kyneton Guardian (Kyneton, Vic.), 12 August 1915.] Ex-Senator McColl in a new role. Up in Bendigo they had, notwithstanding the rain, on Australian Red Cross Day an … [Read more...] about Ex-Senator McColl in a new role [12 August 1915]

Filed Under: articles, songs Tagged With: James McColl (author) (1844-1929), James McColl (subject) (1844-1929), song, songs patriotic, SourceTrove, World War One, year1915

Hymn for Absent Soldiers and Sailors [hymn by L. E. Homfray, 1915]

1 February 2022 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This hymn, words written by L. E. Homfray, with music by Maud Ingoldby, was published as a single-sided leaflet in 1915.] Sold for the Benefit of the Red Cross Fund. Hymn for Absent Soldiers and Sailors. M. INGOLDBY. [music notes] Lord, we plead for … [Read more...] about Hymn for Absent Soldiers and Sailors [hymn by L. E. Homfray, 1915]

Filed Under: sheet music, songs Tagged With: hymn, L. E. Homfray (author) (1873-1951), leaflet, songs patriotic, SourceAustralianWarMemorial, World War One, year1915

Wednesday, June 28, 1916 [news items, 28 June 1916]

1 February 2022 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: These paragraphs, relating to the First World War, are extracts from the news section of the Portland Guardian (Portland, Vic.), 28 June 1916.] Wednesday, June 28, 1916. INVALIDED HOME. — Private A. J. Hogan, who, as intimated in these columns some weeks ago, was … [Read more...] about Wednesday, June 28, 1916 [news items, 28 June 1916]

Filed Under: articles Tagged With: extracts, military heroes, SourceTrove, World War One, year1916

Unfaltering to the End [poem by L. E. Homfray, 1918]

1 February 2022 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This poem by L. E. Homfray, produced in a pamphlet format, was published in 1918.] Unfaltering to the End. By L. E. Homfray Price 2d. 1/6 per doz. Proceeds for A.I.F. Memorial Further copies can be obtained from Miss Homfray, … [Read more...] about Unfaltering to the End [poem by L. E. Homfray, 1918]

Filed Under: books booklets pamphlets, poetry Tagged With: L. E. Homfray (author) (1873-1951), pamphlet, SourceTrove, Unfaltering to the End (L. E. Homfray 1918), war poetry and military poetry, World War One, year1918

The Death Troop [poem by Gerardy, 15 April 1920]

4 June 2021 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This poem was published in Aussie: The Cheerful Monthly (Sydney, NSW), 15 April 1920.] The Death Troop I. We have watched the morning sunlight leave Its kiss on the sword and lance, We have yearned for peace on the awesome eve Of a well-planned night … [Read more...] about The Death Troop [poem by Gerardy, 15 April 1920]

Filed Under: poetry Tagged With: @ graphics added, Cecil Hartt (author) (1884-1930), Gerardy (author), poem, publication Aussie The Cheerful Monthly, SourceIACLibrary, war poetry and military poetry, World War One, year1920

The rough spin the prophet gets in his own country [15 April 1920]

23 May 2021 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This article was published in Aussie: The Cheerful Monthly (Sydney, NSW), 15 April 1920.] The rough spin the prophet gets in his own country. As to the reason why this moment had been chosen by those in control of “The Times” to improve the service of news from … [Read more...] about The rough spin the prophet gets in his own country [15 April 1920]

Filed Under: articles Tagged With: publication Aussie The Cheerful Monthly, SourceIACLibrary, World War One, year1920

With the Anzacs: First touch of winter: Superiority over Boche [by Keith Murdoch, 24 September 1918]

15 May 2021 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This article by Keith Murdoch, regarding the Western Front in Europe during the First World War, was published in The Daily Mail (Brisbane, Qld.), 24 September 1918. Different versions of this report were published in various other newspapers.] With the … [Read more...] about With the Anzacs: First touch of winter: Superiority over Boche [by Keith Murdoch, 24 September 1918]

Filed Under: articles Tagged With: Anzacs, Keith Murdoch (author) (1885-1952), SourceTrove, World War One, year1918

How We Landed on Gallipoli Peninsula [poem, 13 July 1915]

18 January 2021 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: A poem from the First World War. Published in The Geraldton Guardian (Geraldton, WA), 13 July 1915.] How we landed on Gallipoli Peninsula. (By one of the Third Brigade.) Written at Gallipoli, May 28th, 1915. Do you hear what they say? We are getting … [Read more...] about How We Landed on Gallipoli Peninsula [poem, 13 July 1915]

Filed Under: poetry Tagged With: patriotic poetry, poem, SourceTrove, war poetry and military poetry, World War One, year1915

The Men of Australia [poem, 22 June 1915]

18 January 2021 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: A poem with a patriotic theme; written during the First World War. Published in the North-Eastern Advertiser (Scottsdale, Tas.), 22 June 1915.] The Men of Australia. The men from the counter and workshop, The men from the hill and the plain, The men from the … [Read more...] about The Men of Australia [poem, 22 June 1915]

Filed Under: poetry Tagged With: patriotic poetry, SourceTrove, war poetry and military poetry, World War One, year1915

Treating the wounded: Doctor describes scenes: Chaplains lead charges [1 June 1915]

18 January 2021 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: A letter regarding the Dardanelles campaign, during the First World War. Published in The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), 1 June 1915.] Treating the wounded. Doctor describes scenes. Chaplains lead charges. Sydney, Monday. — Dr. Colin Chisholm Ross, of Sydney, … [Read more...] about Treating the wounded: Doctor describes scenes: Chaplains lead charges [1 June 1915]

Filed Under: correspondence Tagged With: Anzacs, Gallipoli campaign, soldiers' letters WW1, SourceTrove, World War One, year1915

Big recruiting meeting: Speeches by Messrs Waddell and Hickey, Ms.L.A.: An enthusiastic reception [7 August 1915]

12 June 2019 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This article was published in the Cowra Free Press, 7 August 1915 (during the First World War).] Big recruiting meeting. Speeches by Messrs Waddell and Hickey, Ms.L.A. An enthusiastic reception The Centennial Hall was crowded to the doors on Thursday … [Read more...] about Big recruiting meeting: Speeches by Messrs Waddell and Hickey, Ms.L.A.: An enthusiastic reception [7 August 1915]

Filed Under: articles Tagged With: SourceTrove, World War One, year1915

Thrilling story of pluck: Australasian soldiers’ heroism: Held position against overwhelming odds [8 June 1915]

26 April 2019 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This article about an action in the Dardanelles campaign, during the First World War, was published in the Port Pirie Recorder, 8 June 1915.] Thrilling story of pluck. Australasian soldiers’ heroism. Held position against overwhelming odds. Cairo, … [Read more...] about Thrilling story of pluck: Australasian soldiers’ heroism: Held position against overwhelming odds [8 June 1915]

Filed Under: articles Tagged With: Anzacs, Gallipoli campaign, SourceTrove, World War One, year1915

The casualties: Careers summarised [3 May 1915]

25 April 2019 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This article gives some personal details of some of the Australian military casualties (killed and wounded) from the Gallipoli campaign (First World War). It was published in The Argus, 3 May 1915.] The casualties. Careers summarised. Lieut.-Colonel H. E. … [Read more...] about The casualties: Careers summarised [3 May 1915]

Filed Under: articles Tagged With: Gallipoli campaign, SourceTrove, World War One, year1915

Anzac Day: Glory of Gallipoli: Governor-General’s Tribute [speech by Sir Ronald Munro Ferguson, 26 April 1917]

25 April 2019 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This speech by Sir Ronald Munro Ferguson (Governor General of Australia), given during the First World War), was published in The Argus (Melbourne), 26 April 1917.] Anzac Day. Glory of Gallipoli. Governor-General’s Tribute. Brisbane, Wednesday. — Anzac Day … [Read more...] about Anzac Day: Glory of Gallipoli: Governor-General’s Tribute [speech by Sir Ronald Munro Ferguson, 26 April 1917]

Filed Under: speeches Tagged With: Anzac Day (25 April), Ronald Munro Ferguson (author) (1860-1934), SourceTrove, World War One, year1917

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