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Name/title Maker Production date Description
Frederick Walter Lowen, born Palmerston 9/6/1896 Frederick Walter Lowen, born Palmerston 9/6/1896
1896-1983
Frederick Walter Lowen, born Palmerston 9/6/1896 Died Oamaru 29/5/1983.
New Zealand War Service Medal New Zealand War Service Medal
1939-1945
The New Zealand War Service Medal. Silver. The obverse shows the uncrowned effigy of King George VI, facing left, with the legend "GEORGIUS VI D:G:BR:OMN:REX F:D:IND:IMP." The reverse has the inscription "FOR SERVICE TO NEW ZEALAND 1939-1945" above a fern leaf. Ribbon black with white edges.

This medal was issued to J. Belcher.
Pacific Star Medal Pacific Star Medal
This bronze six-pointed star has a circular centre with the GRI/VI monogram, surmounted by the Royal crown, and inscribed 'The Pacific Star' The centre of the ribbon is dark green (symbolising the jungle) with a central yellow stripe (symbolising the beaches). On the outer edges are wide stripes of red (representing the Army), with narrow stripes of dark blue and light blue (representing the Navy and Air Force) between the stripes of dark green and red.

This medal was issued to J. Belcher.
1939-1945 Star Medal 1939-1945 Star Medal
1939-1945
This bronze six-pointed star has a circular centre with the GRI/VI monogram, surmounted by the Royal crown, and inscribed 'The 1939-1945 Star'. The ribbon has three equal vertical stripes of dark blue, red and light blue. The dark blue stripe symbolises the service of the Navy and the Merchant Navy, the red stripe symbolises the service of the Army, and the light blue stripe symbolises the service of the Air Force.

This medal was issued to J. Belcher.
War Medal 1939 - 45 War Medal 1939 - 45
1939-1945
The War Medal 1939-1945. Silver. On the obverse of this medal is the effigy of King George VI. On the reverse is a triumphant lion trampling on a dragon symbolising the Axis powers. The ribbon is the red, white, and blue of the (British) Union Flag. There is a narrow central red stripe with a narrow white stripe on either side. There are broad red stripes at either edge, the two intervening stripes being blue.

This medal was issued to J. Belcher.
Victory Medal Victory Medal
McMillan, William (b.1887, d.1977)
Circa 1919
The obverse of the medal depicts the standing figure of Victory holding a palm branch in her right hand and stretching out her left hand. On the reverse of the medal is a laurel wreath containing a four-line inscription: "THE GREAT WAR FOR CIVILISATION 1914-1919". The dates are '1914-1919' to include post-war intervention by the Allied nations in the Russian Civil War. The medal is yellow bronze and is attached to the ribbon by a ring.

The ribbon is watered silk with a double rainbow, with indigo at the edges and red in the centre.

"67947 Pte. J. Rosie N.Z.E.F." is stamped on the side.
British War Medal British War Medal
McMillan, William (b.1887, d.1977)
Circa 1919
The obverse of this medal shows the uncrowned left-facing profile of King George V by Sir Bertram Mackennal. The reverse of the medal depicts St George on horseback trampling underfoot the eagle shield of the Central Powers, and a skull and cross-bones (the emblems of death). Above, the sun has risen in victory. The figure is mounted on horseback to symbolise man's mind controlling a force of greater strength than his own, and thus alludes to the scientific and mechanical developments and machines which helped to win the war.

The ribbon consists of an orange watered centre, with thin stripes of white and black at each side, and borders of royal blue.

On the side is stamped "67947 Pte. J Rosie. NZEF"

Mr James Rosie was a carpenter for Frank Crawshaw.
Edward James Butchery, Enfield, North Otago Edward James Butchery, Enfield, North Otago
Circa 1870s
E P James' Butchery, Enfield. Established by Walter Worely and situated beside the Enfield school. (Ref: Malcolm 1996:26) "From Teaneraki to Enfield" Horses and carts.
Chair Chair
Yardley, Walter John (b.1842, d.1877)
1866
Wooden chair with solid seat and shows some green paint. Made by Walter J. Yardley, 1866 at Palmerston. Made of Totara or rimu.
Duntroon Rifles Duntroon Rifles
1901
. Back row (from left): R McBean, J Polson, Peter Aitcheson, Con Mannix, Gilbert Stevenson, Harry Dovey, Jack Cullen, James Park, George Innes, Bert Stock, B Winchester, M R Pocklington, sen., Charlie Lennard, Joe Cree. 2nd back row: George Brassel, Archie Earl, Harry Collins, Jim Cree, Arthur Collins, Frank Oliver, Jim Cullen, Willie Winchester, Staff Adams, Bob McNair, Pop Cairns, Neil McPhee, Dave Innes, Tom McPhee. 3rd row: Jack Goulding, B Bailey, Ernie Barnes, - Elstone, Peter Fridd, - Elstone, G Geddes, - Elstone, Sefton Earl. Front row: Jack McPhee, George Wise, Malcolm Francis, Walter Yardley, Serg Kibblewhite, Capt C B Morris, Dave Grant, W McLeod, J Pringle, J Johnston,T Merriman, Mr Fridd, Senr. Buglers: Jim Fridd and Bert Collins. Cooks: Bob McGilveray and Harry Lester.
Wedding photo, unidentified Wedding photo, unidentified
29 Aug 1901
This photo is of Angusina Ross (bride at left) and Fleming Robertson, seated at left, on their wedding day 29 Aug 1901 at Waianakarua. Couple on right are Grace Robertson nee Laurenson and James Robertson, parents of Fleming.
Oamaru Harbour Looking North Oamaru Harbour Looking North
Leslie, Walter Jefferson (b.1855, d.1915)
1884
Untitled (Oamaru Harbour Looking South) Untitled (Oamaru Harbour Looking South)
Leslie, Walter Jefferson (b.1855, d.1915)
1884
Tees Street, Oamaru. Tees Street, Oamaru.
1896
Tees Street view facing north. Coffee Palace and Private Hotel on right, Royal Hotel (second building on right) and St James' Hall (third building on left). Council chambers in background on the corner of Thames and Itchen Streets, with the Chief Post Office prior to addition of clock tower further along Thames Street. [Royal Hotel demolished in October 1976. See article in The Oamaru Mail, 9 October 1976, pg 1. ]
Peace Memorial tree, Popotunoa Peace Memorial tree, Popotunoa
22 Jul 1919
Eleven children around a memorial Oak tree planted at Popotunoa on July 22 1919.
Victory Medal
McMillan, William (b.1887, d.1977)
Circa 1919
The obverse of the medal depicts the standing figure of Victory holding a palm branch in her right hand and stretching out her left hand. On the reverse of the medal is a laurel wreath containing a four-line inscription: "THE GREAT WAR FOR CIVILISATION 1914-1919". The dates are '1914-1919' to include post-war intervention by the Allied nations in the Russian Civil War. The medal is yellow bronze and is attached to the ribbon by a ring.

The ribbon is watered silk with a double rainbow, with indigo at the edges and red in the centre.

The edge is engraved "49865 RFLM. J Bartley N.Z.E.F"
Hedley, Jim & Watson, Jack Hedley, Jim & Watson, Jack
Mahan Studios
1880s?
James (Jim) Hedley & Jack Watson with 29 trout [?] caught at Kakanui.
Tees Street, Oamaru. Tees Street, Oamaru.
Circa 1885
Tees Street view facing north. Coffee Palace and Private Hotel on right, Royal Hotel (second building on right) and St James' Hall (third building on left). Council chambers in background on the corner of Thames and Itchen Streets, with the Chief Post Office prior to addition of clock tower further along Thames Street. [Royal Hotel demolished in October 1976. See article in The Oamaru Mail, 9 October 1976, pg 1. ]
Memorial Oaks Dedication Memorial Oaks Dedication
11 Sep 1919
Dedication of memorial oaks, junction of Towey and Wansbeck Streets, 11 September 1919. Lord Jellicoe. J McDiarmid (mayor) presiding. Pen y Bryn.
Memorial Oak Plaque Memorial Oak Plaque
1914-1918
A rectangular brass plaque associated with the memorial oaks scheme commemorating local soldiers who died during World War One.

' PVTE W F WINCHESTER // DIED IN GALLIPOLI // 1915'
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