Item is Gerald Liscombe's diary, detailing his daily life in Sydney from December 2, 1914 to April 17, 1915. The first several entries center around his preparation to serve overseas during World War 1, and were crossed out by Gerald after he found out that he would not be drafted as soon as he expected.
File contains a sympathy card on behalf of the Prime Minister and members of the Government of Canada for the loss of Gerald Liscombe, and a Christmas card, dated 1901, that was given to Gerald Liscombe from his teacher J.E. Campbell.
File contains the following documents: a poem titled "Who Killed cock Robin" from the Westminister Gazette; "The War Graves of the British Empire: "The War Graves of the British Empire: The South-East Belgium Group of Cemeteries" with an attached note expressing sympathies to the Liscombe family over the loss of Gerald Liscombe; a photocopy of a chart explaining the relationships between members of the Liscombe family; a pedigree chart; a family tree; three photos of a family record; a letter to Susan Liscombe from H. Gornall, Captain of the 85th Battalion, dated April 22, 1919, expressing sympathies over the loss of Mrs. Liscombe's son, Gerald; and two copies of the family record.
Item is a personnel record for Major James William Maddin, detailing his service in World War 1. The document features information about Maddin's service rank, branch of service, dates of birth and enlistment, the medals that he was awarded, and the countries in which he served.
Item is a document from the National Personnel Records Centre, featuring information about the location of Lieutenant James W. Maddin military records.
Item is a photocopy of a certificate of service issued to Lieutenant James W. Maddin for his service in the 185th Battalion. The certificate features the dates on which Maddin enlisted and was discharged from service, where he served, and which battalions he served with.
Item is a letter from Lieut.-Col. Shaun D. Day to the Brigade Major of the 185th Battalion, recommending that Captain James. W. Maddin be promoted to the rank of Major.
Item is a form that provides information about the family of James Maddin, including his wife and children, that is signed by Lieut. Col. James D. Day.
Item is a copy of James William Maddin's Declaration Papers, signed by Lieut. Col. Joseph Hay, medical officer of 85th Overseas Battalion.
Item is a photocopy of the record of James W. Maddin's promotions, reductions, transfers, casualties, etc during active service from October 6, 1916 to November 17, 1917.
Item is a photocopy of various service cards pertaining to James W. Maddin's military service. These cards may be identification cards, as they include his information as well as the contact information for his next of kin.
Item is a copy of James W. Maddin's "Casualty Form- Active Service," detailing his service from October 12, 1916 to November 15, 1917.
Item is a document pertaining to James Maddin's discharge from service, after he was diagnosed with gastritis, cirrhosis of the liver and debility.
Item is a photocopy of two cards pertaining to James Maddin's payment and outlining information regarding promotions, transfers, and discharges.
Item is a photocopy of a letter recommending that James W. Maddin be promoted from the rank of Captain to Major.
Item is a copy of a letter recommending that Captain James W. Maddin attend a course for Field Officers.
Item is a copy of a letter recommending that James W. Maddin attend a course for Field Officers, signed Shaun D. Day.
File contains textual documents pertaining to James Maddin's military servce.
Item is a photocopy of military service documents pertaining to James W. Maddin. The records are related to the ailments that Maddin was suffering from during active service.
Item is a page of newspaper clippings pertaining to the presentation of the Military Medal to Allan Ridgway, along with clippings pertaining to his death.
Item is a unit register card, containing Allan Ridgway's unit information.
Item is a Protection Certificate and Certificate of Identity, containing Allan Ridgway's information.
Item is a receipt for a Kit Bag from the East Lancashire Association Territorial Force.
Item is a letter to Allan Ridgway, explaining the delay in receiving his Military Medal.
Item is a receipt for a Separation Allowance Dependants Money Order, showing a payment from April 27, 1915 to May 10, 1915.
Item is Allan Ridgway's certificate of Disembodiment on Demobilization .
Item is one of Allan Ridgway's military clothing slips, dated February 12, 1919.
Item is a document pertaining to Allan Ridgway's disembodiment, dated March 3, 1919.
Item is Allan Ridgway's certificate of wartime employment.
Item is a letter to Allan Ridgeway regarding the delay in his application for his war decorations.
Item is a letter from W. Allason, B.G. to the 52nd Infantry Brigade, commending them on a job well done.
Item is a certificate of distinguishment for Allan Ridgway's Service in the 52nd Infantry Battalion.
Item is a postmaster's receipt for claim for exemption from Military service on behalf of Malcolm A. MacLeod.
File contains Malcolm MacLeod's correspondence and papers, 1917-1949.
Item is a letter from Anthony MacMillan to Cecelia MacMillan. It was written at Pine Hill Convalescent Home in Halifax.
Item is a clipping from the Sydney Post concerning Sgt. James MacMillan's death.
Item is a photograph of Sgt. James MacMillan, taken from a newspaper.
Item is a partial copy of the Sydney Daily Post from May 8, 1915.
Item is a copy of the Sydney Record from June 12, 1918.
File contains a scrapbook of newspaper clippings regarding World War 1, including the obituary of Sgt. James MacMillan, first casualty in the 17th Battery, 1915, and the obituary of Sgt. Anthony MacMillan.
File contains clippings concerning the death of Sgt. James MacMillan, 1915, the sinking of the Lusitania, and war events that took place on 12 June, 1918.
Item is a clipping from the North Sydney Herald featuring an account of a letter written and sent by Stanley McNeil, of North Sydney, friend and comrade of Malcolm John MacKinnon, telling Mary of the courage of Malcolm, in volunteering for the mission in World War 1 in which he died.
File contains a clipping from the North Sydney Herald concerning World War 1.
File contains a postcard booklet and photograph that were sent to Mary Cadegan by Malcolm John MacKinnon.
Item is a copy of a pamphlet titled, "Village Life, Gabarus, Cape Breton: World War 1- The Great 1914-1918," concerning the effect of World War 1 on the community of Gabarus. There are editing notes in this copy.
Item is a copy of a pamphlet titled, "Village Life, Gabarus, Cape Breton: World War 1- The Great 1914-1918," concerning the effect of World War 1 on the community of Gabarus. There are editing notes in this copy.
File contains two copies of a pamphlet, titled "Village Life, Gabarus, Cape Breton: World War 1- The Great War 1914-1918."
Item is a set of Court of Probate papers concerning Percival William Anderson's estate.
Item is the Form of Will of Percival William Anderson.
Item is Percival Anderson's death certificate.
Item is Percival Anderson's Certificate of Registration of Death.