Description: Image of recto is a photomechanical picture of Lavender Bay, Sydney. The handwritten message relays the enjoyment of a holiday.

Collection: DOCUMENTARY HERITAGEDescription: Image of recto is a photomechanical picture of Lavender Bay, Sydney. The handwritten message relays the enjoyment of a holiday.

Description: Postcard sent from Brown's hospital bed in Brockenhurst, England. He assures his mother that he is getting stronger everyday. The image is of Church Lane, a scene just near the hospital.

Collection: DOCUMENTARY HERITAGEDescription: Postcard sent from Brown's hospital bed in Brockenhurst, England. He assures his mother that he is getting stronger everyday. The image is of Church Lane, a scene just near…

Description: Postcard forwarded to Malcolm by his mother. Postcard depicts Stirling Terrace, Albany, Australia.

Collection: DOCUMENTARY HERITAGEDescription: Postcard forwarded to Malcolm by his mother. Postcard depicts Stirling Terrace, Albany, Australia.

Description: Postcard from Brown informing Sydney that he had arrived in Egypt safely. On the postcard are Cairo's Pyramids, with five figures on Camel-back in the foreground beside a body of water.

Collection: DOCUMENTARY HERITAGEDescription: Postcard from Brown informing Sydney that he had arrived in Egypt safely. On the postcard are Cairo's Pyramids, with five figures on Camel-back in the foreground beside a body…

Description: Condolence letter from [C.W. Matheson] offering his sympathies for the death of Private Donald Brown, who Matheson praised as "not only a soldier of the King but also a soldier serving his Lord and Master Jesus Christ."

Collection: DOCUMENTARY HERITAGEDescription: Condolence letter from [C.W. Matheson] offering his sympathies for the death of Private Donald Brown, who Matheson praised as "not only a soldier of the King but also a…

Description: Condolence letter informing Alice Brown that her son, Private Donald Melville Wood Brown, had died during the advance on 15 September 1916. He was buried at a cemetery between Delville Wood and Flers Village.

Collection: DOCUMENTARY HERITAGEDescription: Condolence letter informing Alice Brown that her son, Private Donald Melville Wood Brown, had died during the advance on 15 September 1916. He was buried at a cemetery between…

Description: Incomplete letter from Brown to his brother Malcolm. A single page informing his brother that he sent a box of stamps, which he found in an abandoned building, to encourage him to write more often.

Collection: DOCUMENTARY HERITAGEDescription: Incomplete letter from Brown to his brother Malcolm. A single page informing his brother that he sent a box of stamps, which he found in an abandoned building, to encourage…

Description: Postcard wishing Brown love and best wishes from Aunt Lizzie, Uncle John and cousins. Image on recto is a hand-drawn picture of a steam boat surrounded by pansies, as well as the text "Remembrance from across the sea".

Collection: DOCUMENTARY HERITAGEDescription: Postcard wishing Brown love and best wishes from Aunt Lizzie, Uncle John and cousins. Image on recto is a hand-drawn picture of a steam boat surrounded by pansies, as well as…

Description: The first has a hand-embroidered insert depicting a green four leaf clover surrounded by three pink (red) clover seeds. On verso is a handwritten message "From Len with best love and wishes to All". The second has a hand-embroidered insert that depicts eight blue and yellow flowers, the embroidery lifts up to show a small card that reads "Thinking of you." On verso is a handwritten message "To mother with love from Len."

Collection: DOCUMENTARY HERITAGEDescription: The first has a hand-embroidered insert depicting a green four leaf clover surrounded by three pink (red) clover seeds. On verso is a handwritten message "From Len with best…

Description: Three postcards addressed simply "To Sydney with love." All are A.N. Paris postcards, and are illustrated with different battlefields. Postcard 406 shows Bataille de Toussoum - the Turkish attack on the Suez Canal. Postcard 435 shows "A heroic attach by the Regiment of the King of Liverpool against the Germans at Gevenchy". Postcard 462 shows Bengal Lancers returning from Port Arthur after taking Nueve Chapelle.

Collection: DOCUMENTARY HERITAGEDescription: Three postcards addressed simply "To Sydney with love." All are A.N. Paris postcards, and are illustrated with different battlefields. Postcard 406 shows Bataille de Toussoum…

Description: Includes details such as the circumference of Brown's head and his mental-motive temperament. The report goes on to describe Brown's character as follows: "You have a large head, the circumference measurement being considerably above the average. You are possessed of great force of character, energy, and self reliance. You are firm and tenacious of your opinions. You are ambitious, fond of praise, and rather sensitive. The organ of caution is large. You have splendid constructive and artistic talent. As a mechanician you would excel. You should be taught designing and draughtsmanship. Your business capacity is good, You would prove highly successful as a mathematician and accountant. The musical faculties are large, and worthy of cultivation. You have a keen sense of humour, good [illegible], and a decided talent for calculation."

Collection: DOCUMENTARY HERITAGEDescription: Includes details such as the circumference of Brown's head and his mental-motive temperament. The report goes on to describe Brown's character as follows: "You have a large…

Description: Letter informing Brown of the existence of a simple shrine erected in one of England's small market towns and dedicated to those who fought under the King during the Great War. Included is the inscription under the Roll of the Dead, it is as follows: "Give thine angels charge concerning them...May they rest in peace." Alongside the inscription dedicated to those still fighting:

Collection: DOCUMENTARY HERITAGEDescription: Letter informing Brown of the existence of a simple shrine erected in one of England's small market towns and dedicated to those who fought under the King during the Great…

Description: Condolence letter regarding the death of Alice Brown's son, Private Donald Brown, on 15 September 1916, at the Somme, France.

Collection: DOCUMENTARY HERITAGEDescription: Condolence letter regarding the death of Alice Brown's son, Private Donald Brown, on 15 September 1916, at the Somme, France.

Description: In Brown's own words, "...but anyway mother which ever way things go the allies have the Germans in a trap. We have 8 mean to their 1 and our superiority in Artillery is enormous so I am looking to a speedy return."

Collection: DOCUMENTARY HERITAGEDescription: In Brown's own words, "...but anyway mother which ever way things go the allies have the Germans in a trap. We have 8 mean to their 1 and our superiority in Artillery is…

Description: Letter describing the conditions aboard the HMNZT 'Maunganui', sailing through tropical waters, past the Australian Bight on his way to Egypt. Brown reports on the HMNZT 'Tahiti' and 'Warrimoo', which had left New Zealand in convoy with the 'Maunganui'. Brown writes, "On Tahiti the boys rushed the guard and two men were bayoneted." He then goes on to report that they had been vaccinated and were receiving training on field dressing. Next, he asks after his family, and shares with them his intention to apply for land upon his return. He also enquires as to whether they were receiving the stipend he had established on their behalf.

Collection: DOCUMENTARY HERITAGEDescription: Letter describing the conditions aboard the HMNZT 'Maunganui', sailing through tropical waters, past the Australian Bight on his way to Egypt. Brown reports on the HMNZT…

Description: Condolence letter from [Annie Terry] written on behalf of herself and her son, to express their deepest sympathies following the death of Private Donald Brown on 15 September 1916 during the first day of the renewed offensive at the Somme. Annie also lost a son during the conflict.

Collection: DOCUMENTARY HERITAGEDescription: Condolence letter from [Annie Terry] written on behalf of herself and her son, to express their deepest sympathies following the death of Private Donald Brown on 15 September…

Description: Field postcard sent two weeks before Browns death at the Somme. Includes envelope.

Collection: DOCUMENTARY HERITAGEDescription: Field postcard sent two weeks before Browns death at the Somme. Includes envelope.

Description: Postcard wishing Hall best wishes, Merry Christmas, and a Happy New Year. Image of recto is a printed watercolour of Cleopatra's Needle from the Seine, Paris, France.

Collection: DOCUMENTARY HERITAGEDescription: Postcard wishing Hall best wishes, Merry Christmas, and a Happy New Year. Image of recto is a printed watercolour of Cleopatra's Needle from the Seine, Paris, France.

Description: Postcard, no stamp affixed. Image on the front is of Dog Rock, Albany, Australia.

Collection: DOCUMENTARY HERITAGEDescription: Postcard, no stamp affixed. Image on the front is of Dog Rock, Albany, Australia.

Description: Letter expressing His Majesty's gratitude for Donald Brown's bravery and sacrifice during the Great War. It reads, "I join with my people in sending you this memorial of a brave life given for others in the Great War."

Collection: DOCUMENTARY HERITAGEDescription: Letter expressing His Majesty's gratitude for Donald Brown's bravery and sacrifice during the Great War. It reads, "I join with my people in sending you this memorial of a…