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Yendon History Group
Book - Yendon Red Cross, YENDON RED CROSS BRANCH
... Book - Yendon Red Cross...YENDON RED CROSS BRANCH...YENDON RED CROSS BRANCH handwritten in blue ballpoint pen... RED CROSS BRANCH handwritten in blue ballpoint pen Exercise ...Exercise book, grey cover with red cloth spine. Front pages contain treasurer's records from March 1965 to June 1994. Back pages contain membership lists, July 1965 to 1995.YENDON RED CROSS BRANCH handwritten in blue ballpoint pen -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Administrative Record - Lakes Entrance red cross birthdays, obituaries
... Lakes Entrance red cross birthdays, obituaries...Lakes Entrance red cross birthdays, obituaries...Purple folder -Lakes Entrance red cross birthdays... Entrance red cross birthdays, obituaries Lakes Entrance red cross ...Purple folder -Lakes Entrance red cross birthdays, obituariesdocuments, certificates -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Administrative Record - Lakes Entrance Red Cross Minute Book
... Lakes Entrance Red Cross Minute Book...Lakes Entrance Red Cross Minute Book...Lakes Entrance Red Cross Minute Books 24.6.1955 - 30.7.1976...Minute Books Administration Lakes Entrance Red Cross Minute ...Lakes Entrance Red Cross Minute Books 24.6.1955 - 30.7.1976minute books, administration -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Award - Lakes Entrance Red Cross 100 years
... Lakes Entrance Red Cross 100 years...Lakes Entrance Red Cross 100 years...Framed certificate Lakes Entrance Red Cross for 100 years... Entrance Red Cross for 100 years Lakes Entrance Red Cross 100 years ...Framed certificate Lakes Entrance Red Cross for 100 yearscivic mementoes, honour boards -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
badge - Red Cross Society badge, K.G. Luke Pty. Ltd, Emergency Service, 1935-1945
... Red Cross Society badge...Australian Red Cross... of the Red Cross Society. The Australian Red Cross was formed on 21st... in the middle similar to a belt with the buckle of a red cross...Printed on front; “RED CROSS” above “EMERGENCY / SERVICE... Services section of the Red Cross Society. The Australian Red Cross ...The badge represents the Emergency Services section of the Red Cross Society. The Australian Red Cross was formed on 21st August 1914 at the outbreak of the First World War. The badge was made by K.G. Luke Pty. Ltd. in Melbourne. Kenneth George Luke, began work as an apprentice in 1910 at Stokes & Sons Pty. Ltd. in Melbourne and stayed with the company for eleven years. He then became a partner in a metalworking business, wholly owning this successful Carlton business in 1925. From 1935-1945 his products included silverware and supplies for military needs. The firm was K.G. Luke Pty. Ltd. by 1936, making buttons, badges, brooches, and heated food trolleys at his office and factory in North Fitzroy, and selling from his showroom in Elizabeth Street Melbourne. His customers included the Australian Red Cross, Victoria Police, TAA Airline, and the military forces of Australia and the United States. Seventeen years later the company was K.G. Luke (A/Asia) Ltd, then twenty-three years on it was Luke Ltd. until in 1983 it was taken over by National Consolidated Ltd. Sir Kenneth George Luke was also a V.F.L. football administrator. This badge is one of a set of badges collected by Dr W R Angus from the organisations in which he was involved. The set of badges is now part of Flagstaff Hill’s comprehensive W.R. Angus Collection, donated by the family of Dr W R Angus, surgeon and oculist. The W.R. Angus Collection: - The W.R. Angus Collection includes historical medical equipment, surgical instruments and material belonging to Dr Edward Ryan and Dr Thomas Francis Ryan, (both of Nhill, Victoria) and Dr Angus’ own belongings. The Collection’s history spans the medical practices of the two Doctors Ryan, from 1885-1926 plus that of Dr Angus, up until 1969. It includes historical medical and surgical equipment and instruments from the doctors Edward and Thomas Ryan of Nhill, Victoria. Dr Angus married Gladys in 1927 at Ballarat, the nearest big city to Nhill where he began as a Medical Assistant. He was also Acting House surgeon at the Nhill hospital where their two daughters were born. During World War II He served as a Military Doctor in the Australian Defence Forces. Dr Angus and his family moved to Warrnambool in 1939, where Dr Angus operated his own medical practice. He later added the part-time Port Medical Officer responsibility and was the last person appointed to that position. Both Dr Angus and his wife were very involved in the local community, including the planning stages of the new Flagstaff Hill and the layout of the gardens there. Dr Angus passed away in March 1970.This badge is significant for connecting Doctor Angus with organisations that he supported. The W.R. Angus Collection is significant for still being located at the site it is connected with, Doctor Angus being the last Port Medical Officer in Warrnambool. The Collection includes historical medical objects that date back to the late 1800s.Badge, rectangular metal and enamel badge, with a blue band across the top and bottom, and a white and gold band in the middle similar to a belt with the buckle of a red cross. The badge has a horizontal pin on the back. Inscriptions on top and bottom bands and on the reverse. It is the badge of the Red Cross Emergency Service, made by K.G. Luke of Melbourne.This badge is part of a set of badges collected by Dr W R Angus. the set represents organisations that he was involved in, and is part of the W.R. Angus Collection.Printed on front; “RED CROSS” above “EMERGENCY / SERVICE”. Embossed on back “8029” “K.G. LUKE / MELB” flagstaff hill, warrnambool, maritime village, maritime museum, shipwreck coast, great ocean road, w.r. angus, badge, organisation badge, flagstaff hill maritime museum and village, australian red cross, charity, volunteer organisation, red cross, k.g. luke pty. ltd., kenneth george luke, north fitzroy, stokes & sons, w.r. angus collection -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Photograph, Red Cross Girl Carmel O'Shea, 1970
... Red Cross Girl Carmel O'Shea...Red Cross...Red Cross Field Officer Carmel O'Shea was a disc jockey... in Red Cross uniform holding a stack of LP records under her left...Red Cross girl Carmel O'Shea, Sth Vietnam 1970...Red Cross Field Officer Carmel O'Shea was a disc jockey ...Red Cross Field Officer Carmel O'Shea was a disc jockey at the Australian Forces Radio station operated by the RAAF. They broadcast to all Australian forces in Phuoc Thuy Province. Miss O'Shea, who was attached to the 1st Australian Field Hospital, Vung Tau, gave this photograph to Lt Patricia Ferguson, Royal Australian Army Nursing Corps, who served at 1st Australian Field Hospital in Vietnam from 18 Feb 1970 until 05 Nov 1970. Photograph removed from frame: Young brunette woman in Red Cross uniform holding a stack of LP records under her left arm. A long line LP records on a shelf to her right.Red Cross girl Carmel O'Shea, Sth Vietnam 1970photograph, red cross, carmel o'shea, trish ferguson, patricia ferguson, radio, australian forces radio, 1st australian field hospital, 1afh -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Box - Red Cross, Red Cross
... Box - Red Cross...Red Cross...The Ridgway First Aid cabinet used by the Red Cross.... of mustard, a bottle of paraffin oil and a jar of Vaseline. Red Cross ...The Ridgway First Aid cabinet used by the Red Cross.Brown wood and cardboard box. 2 doors on the front opens up to 8 sections which contains medicines. Inside a jar of yellow powder, a bottle of oil, a jar of mustard, a bottle of paraffin oil and a jar of Vaseline.ridgway first aid cabinets -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Photograph - Glenara Motel, showing dining room set-up for Red Cross Christmas party lunch. Lakes Entrance Victoria, Holding M, Glenara Motel, showing dining room set-up for Red Cross Christmas party lunch. Lakes Entrance Victoria c2000, 2000
... Glenara Motel, showing dining room set-up for Red Cross...Glenara Motel, showing dining room set-up for Red Cross... for Red Cross Christmas party lunch. Lakes Entrance Victoria... for Red Cross Christmas party lunch. Lakes Entrance Victoria ...Date made December 2000Colour photograph Glenara Motel, showing dining room set-up for Red Cross Christmas party lunch. Lakes Entrance Victoriacelebrations, motels, rsl clubs -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Photograph - Vera Bennett and her Red Cross Awards, M Holding, 1/07/2013 12:00:00 AM
... Vera Bennett and her Red Cross Awards ...Vera Bennett and her Red Cross Awards ... and her Red Cross Awards taken as a young school teacher Vera... showing LERHS member Vera Bennett and her Red Cross Awards taken ...Colour framed photograph showing LERHS member Vera Bennett and her Red Cross Awards taken as a young school teacher Vera Allen Lakes Entrance Victoriareturn soldiers league, fashion -
South West Healthcare
Memorabilia - Badge, Australian Red Cross Society
... Badge, Australian Red Cross Society...australian red cross society..., white background, red cross, crown...Face: "AUSTRALIAN RED CROSS SOCIETY" Reverse: "STOKES"...-road nurse badges australian red cross society Face ...Metal and enamel brooch with pin fastening. Blue circle, white background, red cross, crownFace: "AUSTRALIAN RED CROSS SOCIETY" Reverse: "STOKES"nurse badges, australian red cross society -
South West Healthcare
The British Red Cross Society Associate Badge, J R Gaunt, Nurse Badges, 20th Century
... The British Red Cross Society Associate Badge...British Red Cross Society...Metal and enamel brooch with pin fastener. Red cross...Face: "BRITISH RED CROSS SOC. ASSOCIATE". Reverse: "J.R...-road Nurse badges British Red Cross Society Face: "BRITISH RED ...Metal and enamel brooch with pin fastener. Red cross in centre.Face: "BRITISH RED CROSS SOC. ASSOCIATE". Reverse: "J.R GAUNT / LONDON"nurse badges, british red cross society -
City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum)
Badge - Red Cross - Springvale, 1917
... Red Cross - Springvale...red cross...The International Committee of the Red Cross was formed...Dandenong Red Cross Carnival 1917... The International Committee of the Red Cross was formed in 1862. Initially ...The International Committee of the Red Cross was formed in 1862. Initially its purpose was to try and find ways of overcoming the inadequacy of army medical services so as to alleviate the suffering of those wounded in armed conflict. Over time it has extended its work to include many forms of humanitarian aid in times of peace and war. The Australian Red Cross Society (ARCS) was formed just after the outbreak of the First World War in August 1914, originally as a branch of the British Red Cross. It is especially remembered in the provision of “comforts” for soldiers overseas. Enormous sums of money were raised, and thousands of women volunteers contributed their time by making vast quantities of clothing: socks, vests, mittens, mufflers, pyjamas and a variety of linen. Items were sent to headquarters located in the state capitals, often using government houses as depots, where, after being sorted and packed by yet more volunteers, they were sent to Britain or the front. The effect of this work for the recipients was to bring comfort in its truest sense, for a seemingly trivial gift of a bar of chocolate of a pair of dry socks could bring the most profound relief for a soldier on the Western Front. From the date of its inception until the armistice the ARCS dispatched 395,695 food parcels and 36,339 clothing parcels Between 1914 and 1918 more than £3,500,00 was collected and spent on Red Cross services to the Australian Forces and Empire Forces. During WW1 and WW2 Red Cross raised funds selling buttons.This Carnival was an example of the support given to Red Cross by market gardeners, early settler families and schools in Moorabbin ShireDandenong Red Cross Carnival 1917red cross, dandenong, springvale, chelsea, dingley, keysborough -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Book, Australian Red Cross Society, The Story of the Red Cross - Australian Red Cross Society, 1940's
... The Story of the Red Cross - Australian Red Cross Society...Australian Red Cross Society... grampians stawell health ww1 ww2 The Story of the Red Cross ...stawell health ww1 ww2 -
Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Red Cross Pledge
... Red Cross Pledge...Red Cross Pledge...The Red Cross is a voluntary organisation that aids people...Wooden frame with plastic cover over a printed Red Cross.... The Pledge reads "Red Cross Pledge / We pledge ourselves as / members ...The Red Cross is a voluntary organisation that aids people in difficulty. The Pledge reads "Red Cross Pledge / We pledge ourselves as / members of Red Cross to work for / the improvement of health, the pre- / vention of disease and the mitigation / of suffering.The Red Cross is an active organisation in the Kiewa Valley.Wooden frame with plastic cover over a printed Red Cross Pledge. The print is black.There is a string at the back for hanging.red cross pledge -
Bendigo Military Museum
Card - CARD, ACKNOWLEGMENT, Red Cross Melbourne, 1943
... Red Cross...Refer Cat No’s 7028 and 7029 for VAD and Red Cross... and (illegible signature) Hon Organiser of Lord Mayors Red Cross "Junior...Red Cross Melbourne...Refer Cat No’s 7028 and 7029 for VAD and Red Cross ...Refer Cat No’s 7028 and 7029 for VAD and Red Cross fundraising.This is a stout cardboard card. White card printed with red ink. The rear side is blank. The heading is = "An Acknowledgement" under that is a dotted line.Signatures at bottom are = Rita M Chilton, Hon Sec AAMWS and (illegible signature) Hon Organiser of Lord Mayors Red Cross "Junior" 1943.red cross, fundraising, ww2, pow's -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Document, Recipe Book Wangoom Red Cross, 2013
... Recipe Book Wangoom Red Cross...Wangoom Red Cross... The Red Cross was formed in the 19th century as a service...Front page: ‘Australian Red Cross, Wangoom Branch, 2013... dedicated to helping those in need. The Australian Red Cross ...The Red Cross was formed in the 19th century as a service organization dedicated to helping those in need. The Australian Red Cross was established in 1914 and the Warrnambool Red Cross was established in the same year. Wangoom Red Cross was established at a later date. The recipe booklet was a means of funding the organization and utilizing the culinary knowledge and skills of the local women. Wangoom is a small settlement on the northern fringes of the city of Warrnambool. This booklet is of some interest as an example of the fund-raising methods used by the Wangoom Red Cross. It also shows the type of cakes and ingredients popular in 2013 (eg blueberries, muffins, mud cakes )These are three A4 pages folded to make 12 pages of printed recipes. The printing is black type on white paper with black and white sketches related to cookery. The pages are stapled.Front page: ‘Australian Red Cross, Wangoom Branch, 2013 Coffee and Cake Recipes’wangoom red cross, recipe books, warrnambool -
Hume City Civic Collection
Badge, Red Cross, 1940s
... Badge, Red Cross...red cross...Purchased by Susan Barnett in preparation for the Red Cross...Plastic coated cardboard badge for Red Cross Prisoner... Cross exhibition "Being There" red cross badge wars prisoners ...Purchased by Susan Barnett in preparation for the Red Cross exhibition "Being There"Plastic coated cardboard badge for Red Cross Prisoner of War appeal for food parcels. Depicts foodstuffs and a red cross. Illustrations line drawings in black, black lettering with red decoration. Black lettering on neutral background."PRISONER OF WAR / APPEAL / SOUP / SUGAR / 1 LB / JAM / GINGER NUTS / BARLEY SUGAR / HELP SEND FOOD PARCELS"red cross, badge, wars, prisoners of war, soldiers, fundraising, george evans collection -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Book - Hospital Auxiliary Minute Book, Secretary of Allans Forest Red Cross Hospital Auxiliary, 1925-1930
... Allans Forest Red Cross... the Allans Forest Red Cross Hospital Auxiliary from 1925 to 1930...Allan's Forest Red Cross Hospital Auxiliary...Secretary of Allans Forest Red Cross Hospital Auxiliary ... Red Cross Hospital Auxiliary from 1925 to 1930. Allans Forest ...This book contains the Minutes and financial details from the Allans Forest Red Cross Hospital Auxiliary from 1925 to 1930. Allans Forest is a small locality on the Great Ocean Road about three kilometres from the township of Allansford on the eastern fringe of Warrnambool. The Hospital Auxiliary was formed as an extension of the Allansford group in 1925 to provide support for the Warrnambool and District Hospital. The group raised funds with dances and jumble sales and donated to the hospital such items as groceries (especially home made jams and soaps), hospital linen and baby wear. The hospital would provide tins of fat for the ladies to make the soap. This exercise book is of interest as a memento of the activities of a small group in a small settlement in the Warrnambool area nearly a hundred years ago. It shows the reliance in the past of a town hospital on local groups to provide basic items such as food and linen.This is an exercise book with a dark red cardboard cover and black binding on the spine. The pages have ruled black lines and handwritten entries in ink. Some pages are blank.Allan's Forest Red Cross Hospital Auxiliaryallans forest, warrnambool and district hospital, allans forest red cross -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
badge - Australia Red Cross Society (B.R.C.S.) badge, J R Gaunt and Son Limited, Victoria Junior Section, 1930
... Australia Red Cross Society (B.R.C.S.) badge...Australian Red Cross... of the Australian Red Cross Society, which was formed in 1914... on front and reverse. The badge is for the Australian Red Cross...FRONT; Symbol [King;s Crown], Embossed “AUSTRALIAN RED... Section of the Australian Red Cross Society, which was formed ...The badge represents the Victorian Junior Section of the Australian Red Cross Society, which was formed in 1914 at the outbreak of World War I as a branch of the British Red Cross Society (B.R.C.S.), hence the crown on top of the red cross. It wasn't until 1941 that he Australian Branch was Incorporated by Royal Charter. The badge was made in London by J.R. Gaunt & Son Ltd. James Richard Gaunt and his son Charles Frederick Gaunt established the Birmingham firm of J R Gaunt & Son in 1884. The business operated for over a hundred years and specialised in making buttons for uniforms. This badge is one of a set of badges collected by Dr W R Angus from the organisations in which he was involved. The set of badges is now part of Flagstaff Hill’s comprehensive W.R. Angus Collection, donated by the family of Dr W R Angus, surgeon and oculist. The W.R. Angus Collection: - The W.R. Angus Collection includes historical medical equipment, surgical instruments and material belonging to Dr Edward Ryan and Dr Thomas Francis Ryan, (both of Nhill, Victoria) and Dr Angus’ own belongings. The Collection’s history spans the medical practices of the two Doctors Ryan, from 1885-1926 plus that of Dr Angus, up until 1969. It includes historical medical and surgical equipment and instruments from the doctors Edward and Thomas Ryan of Nhill, Victoria. Dr Angus married Gladys in 1927 at Ballarat, the nearest big city to Nhill where he began as a Medical Assistant. He was also Acting House surgeon at the Nhill hospital where their two daughters were born. During World War II He served as a Military Doctor in the Australian Defence Forces. Dr Angus and his family moved to Warrnambool in 1939, where Dr Angus operated his own medical practice. He later added the part-time Port Medical Officer responsibility and was the last person appointed to that position. Both Dr Angus and his wife were very involved in the local community, including the planning stages of the new Flagstaff Hill and the layout of the gardens there. Dr Angus passed away in March 1970.This badge is significant for connecting Doctor Angus with organisations that he supported. The W.R. Angus Collection is significant for still being located at the site it is connected with, Doctor Angus being the last Port Medical Officer in Warrnambool. The Collection includes historical medical objects that date back to the late 1800s.Badge; a brass dome'shaped badge with two rows of text around the outer edge and a white enamel centre behind a red enamel cross. A crown symbol is embossed above the cross. Text is embossed around the edges with remnants of white within the some of the letters. The reverse has text around the emblem of a wreath and the remnants of a catch. Inscriptions include text and emblems on front and reverse. The badge is for the Australian Red Cross Society, Victorian Junior Section. It was made by J. R. Gaunt & son, London. This badge is part of a set of badges collected by Dr W R Angus. the set represents organisations that he was involved in, and is part of the W.R. Angus Collection.FRONT; Symbol [King;s Crown], Embossed “AUSTRALIAN RED CROSS SOCIETY (B.R.C.S.)“. Inner text “VICTORIA JUNIOR SECTION” REVERSE: Symbol p[wreath] “J R GAUNT LTD, LONDON"flagstaff hill, warrnambool, maritime village, maritime museum, shipwreck coast, great ocean road, w.r. angus, badge, organisation badge, flagstaff hill maritime museum and village, australian red cross, charity, volunteer organisation, red cross, j r gaunt & son, birmingham, badges, buttons, military buttons, uniform buttons, lapel badge, junior section, b.r.c.s., british red cross society, london manufacturer -
Hume City Civic Collection
Book, Australian Red Cross/ Activities, 1/10/1950
... Australian Red Cross/ Activities...red cross... the Australian Red Cross activities and used for publicity.... of the Ausstralian Red Cross.... the Australian Red Cross activities and used for publicity. 1950s red ...This magazine was printed with information about the Australian Red Cross activities and used for publicity.A small twenty page magazine featuring the activities of the Ausstralian Red Cross.1950s, red cross, george evans collection -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Badge, Red Cross
... Red Cross...red cross... Cross in Victoria. Swiss-born Henri Dunant founded the Red Cross...Circular badge with red border, white background and red... This badge has been produced as a fund-raiser for the Red Cross ...This badge has been produced as a fund-raiser for the Red Cross in Victoria. Swiss-born Henri Dunant founded the Red Cross in the 1860s and it has now become an international humanitarian organization and a community service charity assisting particularly in times of war and natural disasters. The Red Cross in Victoria dates from 1914 and each year funds are collected from the public to assist the organization. This badge is an example of fund-raising for the Red Cross in Victoria.Circular badge with red border, white background and red cross in centre, pin clip on back.PATRICK BROS. MELBOURNE (Badge) MADE IN GREAT BRITAIN (Clip) red cross, swiss-born henri dunant, history of warrnambool -
Wodonga & District Historical Society Inc
Uniform - Hamilton-Smith Collection - Red Cross Uniform
... Hamilton-Smith Collection - Red Cross Uniform...Red Cross Australia... member of several organisations including the CWA, Red Cross...A tan coloured Red Cross uniform and badges worn C1940s... member of several organisations including the CWA, Red Cross ...The Hamilton-Smith collection was donated by the children of Grace Mary Hamilton-Smith nee Ellwood (1911-2004) and John Hamilton-Smith (1909-1984) who settled in Wodonga in the 1940s. The Ellwood family had lived in north-east Victoria since the late 1800s. Grace’s mother, Rosina Ellwood nee Smale, was the first teacher at Baranduda in 1888, and a foundation member of the C.W.A. Rosina and her husband Mark retired to Wodonga in 1934. The collection contains significant items which reflect the local history of Wodonga, including handmade needlework, books, photographs, a wedding dress, maps, and material relating to the world wars. Grace and John married at St. David’s Church, Albury in 1941. John was a grazier, and actively involved in Agricultural Societies and the Belvoir Wodonga Rotary Club. Grace was an active member of several organisations including the CWA, Red Cross, the Wodonga Show Ladies' Auxiliary and the Victorian Agricultural Societies Association. This uniform was owned by Grace Hamilton-Smith. She achieved recognition for more 20 years of service to the Red Cross.This item has well documented provenance and a known owner. It is part of a significant collection from the Hamilton-Smith family of Wodonga and reflects important aspects of social history including the roles of women and their contribution to the community. A tan coloured Red Cross uniform and badges worn C1940sred cross australia, hamilton-smith collection, wodonga red cross -
Hume City Civic Collection
Badge, Red Cross
... Badge, Red Cross...red cross...Purchased by Susan Barnett in preparation for the Red Cross...Round metal badge with pin. White background, red cross... Cross exhibition "Being There" red cross badge wars soldiers ...Purchased by Susan Barnett in preparation for the Red Cross exhibition "Being There"Round metal badge with pin. White background, red cross, depiction of a nurse helping wounded soldier in brown and white.red cross, badge, wars, soldiers, nurses, fundraising, george evans collection -
Orbost & District Historical Society
Red Cross Box, 1939
... Red Cross Box...red-cross gilbert-mary world-war-11...This box was donated by Mary Gilbert who was the Orbost Red...A black Red Cross box containing training cards, forms... Red Cross Superintendent. Australian women's efforts ...This box was donated by Mary Gilbert who was the Orbost Red Cross Superintendent. Australian women's efforts on the home front to support the nation during WWI and WWII were monumental. They worked tirelessly for Red Cross in response to the national emergency, serving the humanitarian needs of the nation. Women produced millions of pounds worth of in-kind support through volunteer labour and goods, sending an astonishing volume of goods overseas to servicemen and prisoners of war. They knitted and sewed socks, towels and vests for soldiers.A black Red Cross box containing training cards, forms and badges. The box is made of card and covered in black fabric.red-cross gilbert-mary world-war-11 -
Shepparton RSL Sub Branch
Box, c. 1921
... red cross...According to the Australian War Memorial, "The Red Cross..."GREETINGS/from/The/Australian/Red Cross/Society" a map...Australian Red Cross Society... the-murray According to the Australian War Memorial, "The Red Cross ...According to the Australian War Memorial, "The Red Cross maintained a policy of ensuring that comfort and entertainment for the wounded in hospital was onging and stated in its Gazette of December 1917 'Wherever they are, our boys will have a reminder on Christmas Day that the thoughts and sympathy of their people in far-off Australia are with them.' The boxes were usually packed in Australia and contained 'a pipe, tobacco, cigarettes, chocolate, playing cards, match-box, handkerchief and an attractive card, Australian in nature, conveying greetings from the Society.' (Gazette no 7, January 1918)." This particular example dates to 1921, after the war had ended. It is apparent that the efforts of the Red Cross extended beyond wartime years, possibly to those still stationed overseas or returned servicemen and women.This box is an example of charitable gift boxes which were delivered to Australian troops during the war by the Australian Red Cross Society.Wood imitation printed card box in two parts, rectangular in shape fashioned from two pieces of card folded and stapled on shorter sides. Larger box (lid) fits on top of smaller box (base). Top of box has adhesive label with printed inscriptions, gold on light coloured label."GREETINGS/from/The/Australian/Red Cross/Society" a map of Australia with the states identified and capital cities "Perth", "Darwin", "Brisbane", "Sydney", "Melbourne", "Hobart", "Adelaide". To right of the map "Xmas/1921"christmas, holiday, gift giving, red cross, red cross society, returned servicemen, veterans, post war, world war i, first world war, the great war -
Bendigo Military Museum
Uniform - DRESS, WOMENS, RED CROSS, Super Overalls Product FA 8167, Unknown
... DRESS, WOMENS, RED CROSS...Red Cross...Red Cross Dress,... stud. It has a small pocket on left breasat with a Red Cross... goldfields Red Cross Dress, Red Cross Uniform Nil This is a light ...Red Cross Dress,This is a light khaki, short sleeved dress. It has a collar with round corners. the buttons of 2 cm diameter, are red. There are 8 buttons. The 4th position down from the neck has a press stud. It has a small pocket on left breasat with a Red Cross badge. There are two waist level pockets. The left and right sides have a pleat. the left shoulder has a woven badge "The Australian Red Cross Society". The dress has belt loops at the waist.Nilred cross, uniform -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Badge, Warrnambool Red Cross 1916, 1916
... Warrnambool Red Cross 1916...Warrnambool Red Cross...The Australian Red Cross was established in 1914 as part... background, a painted red cross and blue printing. The badge has... The Australian Red Cross was established in 1914 as part of the British ...The Australian Red Cross was established in 1914 as part of the British Red Cross and the Warrnambool branch was established in the same year. The local Warrnambool branch volunteers were mainly women who held sewing meetings, organized parcels for the soldiers abroad during World War One, undertook First Aid courses to be of assistance in hospitals and raised funds for the Red Cross, especially the local branch and the Melbourne branch. This badge would have been sold as part of the1916 fund-raising campaign.This badge is of particular interest as a badge connected to the Warrnambool Red Cross in World War One and presumably sold to raise funds for the local branch of the Red Cross. This is a circular metal badge with a cream-coloured background, a painted red cross and blue printing. The badge has a metal clip at the back Warrnambool 1916warrnambool red cross, world war one, badge -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Badges x 4, Stokes Melbourne, Red Cross- Links of Service, Circa 1950's
... Red Cross- Links of Service...Red Cross...The Red Cross was established in Switzerland in 1683...Four metal badges: .1 features a symmetrical red cross... Stokes .2 2570 .3 2535 STOKES .4 395 Paper- Red Cross... produced for the Red Cross in Australia and possibly treasured ...The Red Cross was established in Switzerland in 1683 and in Australia in 1914. Today it is the best known charitable organisation in the world and operates extensively throughout Australia. These badges may have been given to members for years of service. One badge comes from a local Warrnambool woman named Nance Moore, nee Vickers.These badges are retained as examples of badges produced for the Red Cross in Australia and possibly treasured by members of the Red Cross.Four metal badges: .1 features a symmetrical red cross with gold edging. Three extremities of the cross are linked by a gold coloured semi circular chain on the perimeter. The fourth extremity has a curved scroll with text and two small triangular points. The later allow the badge to stand when not being worn. There is a pin clip on the reverse. .2 Identical to .1 with pin detached .3 Identical to .1 except pin on reverse is missing. .4 Identical to .1 . the badge is pinned through a piece of pink and white paper with text All badges : LINKS OF SERVICE On reverse .1 2525 Stokes .2 2570 .3 2535 STOKES .4 395 Paper- Red Cross Links from Nance Moore ( Vickers)red cross -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - Kangaroo Flat Red Cross Collection. Photo of seven Ladies Members 1961
... Kangaroo Flat Red Cross Collection. Photo of seven Ladies...red cross...On 13/8/1914 Red Cross was set up in Victoria as a branch... stamp. Ladies Red Cross Kangaroo Flat 1961, Sitting - Mrs... On 13/8/1914 Red Cross was set up in Victoria as a branch ...On 13/8/1914 Red Cross was set up in Victoria as a branch of the British Red Cross. This coincided with the outbreak of WW1. Its initial remit was to supply comforts packages for soldiers. This expanded to the Voluntary Aid Detachments' (VAD) who cared for sick and wounded soldiers in hospitals or on transport ships. In 1929 the Red Cross Blood transfusion Service began. After WW11 it continued to expand into all domestic and overseas humanitarian operations. The Kangaroo Flat group was first mentioned in the newspapers in August 1915.Black and white rectangle photograph. Edges have been hand cut. Back has description written in blue pen and copyright stamp. Ladies Red Cross Kangaroo Flat 1961, Sitting - Mrs Browning, Mrs Mitchell Sec + Tres, Mrs E Lanyon 90 years of age, 47 years continuous service to Red Cross. Standing - Mrs V Ryan, Mrs Freestone, Mrs Barber, Mrs Dower. Written on back - names of the seven ladies in the photo. Stamp on back - Copyright Not for Reproduction Herald Sun Photography. Grey lead inscription and sticker, location to be changed Folder 20 to Box 949 1125kangaroo flat, red cross, 1960s -
Kyneton RSL Sub Branch
Artefact, Red Cross badges
... Red Cross badges...red cross society.... Round with blue border and a Red Cross in the middle of a white...Australian Red Cross Society on front, and Stokes on back.... daylesford-and-the-macedon-ranges red cross society Australian Red ...Three enamel badges, each with clip pin attached to back. Round with blue border and a Red Cross in the middle of a white background. Two slightly smaller badges have a crown on the top. The larger badge shows wear on the enamel, and the writing around outer edge is indecipherable. Australian Red Cross Society on front, and Stokes on back.red cross society