Museum Objects

Martin Collection

Forged Letter written by George Edmund Martin 1917
Australian War Memorial
George Edmund Martin was the son of Nicholas Aaron Martin of Shellharbour Village. He tried to enlist in the Army when he was underage and forged a letter from his father giving him permission to enlist.

Letter from George’s Father Nicholas Aaron Martin to Military Camp 1917
Australian War Memorial
Nicholas Aaron Martin, father of George, quickly wrote a letter to the military camp stating he did not give his son permission to enlist as he was underage.

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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

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