Thursday, May 31, 2012

A get-together with the boys

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The Morgan brothers, from left Cecil, Leslie, Weldon and Ernest. This family portrait shows Mr and Mrs W J Morgan of 11 Robb Street, Ess...
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Saturday, May 19, 2012

Corporal George Nelson of Kensington

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George Nelson, courtesy of Gayle Murray. One of three brothers who enlisted, George was the only one to return to his home in Kensington...
Monday, May 7, 2012

Bandsman Vosti's Diaries, 1917-1920

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John Vosti is the father of a large family living in Ascot Vale during the Great War.   In 1917 he is working at the Cordite Factory, M...
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Friday, April 27, 2012

Ivers of 1 Divisional Ammunition Column

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Australian War Memorial Collection.  EOO733 Driver Sydney John Ivers of Ascot Vale worked in a mule train like this one, carrying ammun...
Wednesday, April 18, 2012

Invitation to a booklaunch

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John Vosti is the father of a large family living in the western suburbs of Melbourne during the Great War.   In 1917 he is working at...
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Sunday, April 1, 2012

With gleaming teeth, Private Smith boards the Aeneas, 1916

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Troops board HMAT Aeneas at Port Melbourne on 3 October 1916. Fresh from the dentist's chair, Private Walter George Smith was amongs...
Thursday, March 29, 2012

Researching Australian Servicemen and Women of the Great War

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In 2015 Australia will commemorate the centenary of the Great War.    To aid research on your family members, or names commemorated on dis...