MAPS & MILITARY 554 Australian, New Zealand and the Pacific: Group of assorted maps, 19th and 20th century (34 items) $150–250 ❖ 555 BROADBENTS EILDON RESERVOIR Map No.357A, circa 1930 framed and glazed 90 x 57cm $150–250 ❖ 556 Map of the Commonwealth of Australia 1921 compiled, drawn, and printed for the Commonwealth Government at the Department of Lands, Sydney, N.S.W., from data supplied by the several States, and published by the authority of the Honourable the Minister of State for Home & Territories. Compiled by R.W.Vale & J.M.Black [1912]. A very large (1.95 x 1.6m) wall map, linen backed in 45 sections. Includes New Guinea, Java, close-by Pacific Islands. $300–500 † ❖ 557 A wooden tankard with carved insignia "ROYAL ENGINEERS", King George VI cypher 13cm high $100–200 ❖ 558 An Australian custom made hunting knife with stunningly forged Damascus steel blade, stamped "HAGENS", 20th century 36cm long $600–800 559 A rare campaign table, mahogany and beech with brass fittings, English, early to mid 19th century 77cm high, 76cm wide, 56cm deep $400–600 560 An Australian custom made Bowie knife with cast horse head ornamentation, 20th century 33cm long $600–1,000 ❖ 561 An Australian custom made Bowie knife with horn handle, 20th century 37cm long $600–800 562 Two WW1 Australian service medals, circa 1918 presented to "2355 PTE. H. FLETCHER 8 BN. A.I.F" and "4536 PTE. J.W. LUMSDEN 58 BN. A.I.F ." 3.5cm diameter $120–200 563 AVIATION GROUP Comprising an impressive nickel plated ashtray engraved with kangaroo and Australian map showing the locations of the RAAF’s major Air Force bases; and three aviation books and journal, "British Air Force" published by Illustrated London News, "The Aeroplane" aviation journal (circa 1942), "Meteorology For Aviators" by R.C. Suttcliffe [1940, London], 1948 reprint. (4 items) $500–600 ❖ 564 "AUSTRALIA DAY 30th JULY, 1915 SOUVENIR IN AID OF FUNDS FOR WOUNDED SOLDIERS" folio published by The Trustees of the Art Gallery of N.S.W." 30 x 24cm; containing seven lithographic images from the Art Gallery collection, each mounted on a card with gilt titles and artist details. Artists include Arthur Burgess, William Lister Lister, George Lambert, etc. There are also several attachments pinned to the outer cover - a white flower, a flag stick-pin, a bow, a gumleaf with attached and dated (July 30) ribbon. The date we now call Australia Day, January 26, to remember the first British settlement in Australia in 1788, was previously called Foundation Day. It wasn’t until 1935 that January 26 was termed Australia Day in all Australian States and territories. The first Australia Day, July 30th 1915, was a response to Australia’s involvement in World War One at a time when the young country was shaping its new national identity. The idea of a national day for raise funds to support wounded troops came from the mother of four servicemen. Australian troops were fighting at Gallipoli and there was a patriotic mood across the country. Communities all over Australia organised fundraising events for the newly announced Australia Day. $400–500 ❖ 562 558 561 559 86