From:Rocky Hill War Memorial Museum
Name/Title1. Souvenir Fridge Magnet.
2. Souvenir Ash Tray.
3. Souvenir Bullet Pen made from a 1915 cartridge.
About this object1. Souvenir Fridge Magnet, Goulburn War Memorial Anzac Day 2007.
This souvenir fridge magnet commemorates Anzac Day and the military history associated with Goulburn. The image of World War I soldiers on camels references the service of Australian Light Horse and Camel Corps units during the First World War, particularly in the Middle East. As a visitor souvenir sold at the Goulburn War Memorial, it reflects community remembrance of military service and the role of the memorial in educating visitors about Australia's wartime heritage.
2. Souvenir Ashtray, Rocky Hill War Memorial Tower.
This souvenir ashtray depicts the Rocky Hill War Memorial Tower, one of Goulburn's most recognisable landmarks and an important place of remembrance for those who served in war. Produced as a visitor souvenir, it demonstrates how memorial sites were promoted to tourists and commemorated through everyday objects. The ashtray reflects both local pride in the memorial and changing souvenir collecting practices during the twentieth century.
3. "The Digger Rifle Clip Bullet Pen"
This commemorative pen, manufactured from a 1915 cartridge and presented in a display box, reflects modern approaches to military remembrance and souvenir collecting. By repurposing historic military material into a functional object, it creates a tangible connection to the experiences of Australian soldiers during the First World War. Sold as a souvenir for visitors, the pen demonstrates ongoing public interest in Australia's military history and the continued commercialisation of commemorative heritage.
MakerVarious sources
Maker RoleManufacturer
Period20th-century
Place MadeVarious
Medium and Materials1. Ceramic
2. Silver, Enamel
3. Brass, cardboard.
Inscription and Marks1. Goulburn War Memorial Anzac Day, 2007.
2. War Memorial Goulburn.
3. No markings on pen, however on the bullet is inscribed 'S57, DM, 7, 15.'
TechniqueManufactured
Measurements1. 60 X 60mm.
2. 130 X 85mm.
3. Pen - 135 x 10mm. Box 70 x 165 x 22mm
Subject and Association KeywordsRocky Hill War Memorial
Subject and Association KeywordsGoulburn, NSW
Subject and Association KeywordsTourism
Object TypeTourist Collectables
Object number2026.1082
Copyright LicenceAll rights reserved
