Museum Objects

East Collection

Reading Glasses, donated by June Bailey. Shellharbour City Museum collection: Glasses worn by Augustus (Gus) East during the First World War.
 
 
Medal 1914-1918, donated by June Bailey. Shellharbour City Museum collection: Medal awarded to Augustus (Gus) East for service during the First World War.
 
 
Leather Wallet, donated by June Bailey. Shellharbour City Museum collection: Wallet owned by Augustus (Gus) East and used by him during the war.
 
 
Leather Wallet, donated by June Bailey. Shellharbour City Museum collection: Wallet owned by Augustus (Gus) East and used by him during the war.
 
 
Contents of Leather Wallet, donated by June Bailey. Shellharbour City Museum collection: Wallet owned by Augustus (Gus) East and used by him during the war.
 
 
Contents of Leather Wallet, donated by June Bailey. Shellharbour City Museum collection: Wallet owned by Augustus (Gus) East and used by him during the war.
 
 
Scroll, donated by June Bailey. Shellharbour City Museum collection: Scroll awarded to Augustus (Gus) East.
 
 
Scroll, donated by June Bailey. Shellharbour City Museum collection: Scroll awarded to Augustus (Gus) East.
 
 
Leave Pass, donated by June Bailey. Shellharbour City Museum collection: Leave Pass issued to Augustus (Gus) East.
 
 
Grave Marker, donated by June Bailey. Shellharbour City Museum collection: Photograph of Augustus (Gus) Milton East’s grave marker, British Cemetery, Sailly, Laurette, France.
 
 
Grave Marker, donated by June Bailey. Shellharbour City Museum collection: Photograph of Augustus (Gus) Milton East’s grave marker, British Cemetery, Sailly-Laurette, France.
 
 
Military Pass, donated by June Bailey. Shellharbour City Museum collection: Military Pass issued to Augustus (Gus) East.
 
 
Christmas Card 1917, donated by June Bailey. Shellharbour City Museum collection: Christmas Card sent from Augustus (Gus) East to May and Fred, 1917.
 
 
Christmas Card 1917, donated by June Bailey. Shellharbour City Museum collection: Christmas Card send from Augustus (Gus) East to May and Fred, 1917.
 
 
Newspaper Clippings, donated by June Bailey. Shellharbour City Museum collection: Newspaper clippings reporting the death of Augustus (Gus) East. These were kept by members of his family.
 
 
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Shellharbour City Council wishes to gratefully acknowledge the hard work and support of the following individuals and organisations in developing this online exhibition. 

  • Phil Thomson - Albion Park
  • Vicki Balfour, Dorothy and Kevin Gillis, June Hockey, Wendy Nunan, Dianne Rech - Shellharbour City Museum volunteers
  • Warilla RSL Sub-Branch - Special mention - Kim Kearney & Allan Hurrell
  • Albion Park RSL Sub-Branch - Special mention - Deborah Hamilton

We have endeavoured to ensure all information in this exhibition is correct. We apologise for errors and encourage you to contact us at council@shellharbour.nsw.gov.au if you notice any inconsistencies. Thank you.