RSL memorabilia Black wooden frameLetter of thanks to Mr. G. Kingsbury as President of the Dandenong Sub. Branch

A certificate of recognition of membership of the RSL Queensland Branch on the 90th Anniversary of the RSL in Australia. Signed by the State President, Deputy President and State SecretaryRecognises William Kelly

Leslie William Cole was born on 31 January 1920 in Albury, the first child of William James Cole and Gwendoline Fair. Les spent most of his childhood living with his grandparents in Bethanga, Victoria. In 1934 when he finished school, Les moved into Wodonga. His first job was at Mates Timber Yard. He later worked for Mylons of Wodonga driving taxis and buses. In 1939 after completing militia training, Les applied to enlist with the RAAF and eventually trained as an Aircraft Mechanic. He was posted to the 6th Squadron, serving in Port Moresby, Milne Bay and Goodenough Island before returning to the RAAF base in Sale, Victoria. On discharge. Les returned to Wodonga and resumed working with Mylons. After a range of jobs, Les and his wife Lorna operated a shop in Ariel Street, Wodonga. In the community, Les was a founding member of Wodonga Lions Club. He also joined the Civil Defence which was a predecessor off the SES. He became the Communications Officer and trained other members. Les became the first Controller of the Wodonga Branch of the State Emergency Service, a position he held for 17 years. The new SES headquarters was named in his honour. In retirement he also worked as a Volunteer Community Driver. Les was also named Wodonga Citizen of the Year in 1984. Les continued living in Wodonga until the age of 103 in 2023, when he moved to Melbourne to be closer to his children. He passed away on 12 December 2023. This torch was part of a collection of items donated to Wodonga Historical Society by Les Cole. The RSL emblem on this item was first introduced in 1990.A small tin containing an aluminium torch and 2 batteries in foam packing. The emblem of the Australian Returned Services League is etched on the lid. On side of torch: RETURNED & SERVICES LEAGUE AUSTRALIArsl australia, memorabilia

Badge mounted on light coloured timberReturned Sailors, Soldiers and Airmen Imperial Australia League

The first presedent of the Greater Ballarat Association in 1938 was Robert J. Cooke. Eighteen annual reports of the Greater Ballarat Association. Each one discussed the work of the association and lists the subscribers. greater ballarat association, annual report, edgar bartrop, g.b. richmond, a.w. nicholson, g.e. deeble, r.g> caddell, l.j. fraser, t.u. haymes, a.w. lynch, keith rash, tourist bureau, botanical gardens telepone booth, pryor park tree planting, ballarat zoological gardens, centenary window dressing competition, soldier settlement, proposal for university for ballarat, caravan park, ballarat common, ballarat common development, t.t. hollway, housing commission, wendouree housing commission, industrial development, s.s. ballarat, begomia festiva, r.g. caddell, w.gordon smith, f.h. menzies, olympic rowing, royal tour decorations, begonia float, widening of railway bridge, j. chatham, l.g. chester, s.v. playsted, n. ellis, langi kal kal, langi kal kal training centre, migrants to victoria, flood lighting of the arch of victory, olympics holidays, ballarat's projected olympic pool, ballarat fish hatcheries, olympic hostel, town planning, murray byrne, titles for residence areas, service club signs, railway level crossing, traffic, ploughing competition, w. fraser, young australia league, removal of raaf from ballarat, renumbering of streets, renumbering of streets to the block system, miners' racecourse reserve, historical museum, ballarat historical society, c.m. canty, mavis canty, university status, ballarat university college, j.w. murray, p.r. gray, b.c. mcorist, n.c. ellis, w.h. heinz, save the lake campaign, lake wendouree, weed, home host scheme, b. walker, develop victoria council, eureka development, victorian decentralization league, r.h. ramsay, allan c. pittard, w. gordon smith, c.h. davis, b.c. hedgcock, les kennedy, p.j. rice, a.f. waddington, john p. cook, historic markers, maze, traffic lights, bungal dam, camera clubs, sunraysia way, map, centre of road parking, paddle steamer, wendouree apex, local government women's association, may nelson, wes sobey, melton foo, l.l. zilles, dulcie sullivan, m. barnes, lou zilles, john wesley sobey, e.r. ingles, herb warren, kryal castle

A lapel badge of the Returned Sailors and Soldiers Imperial League of Australia. Very similar in shape to current R.S.L. Badge but twice the size, provision is made at the top of the badge for a crown clip (removable) with a date showing membership year. Blue, white and red enamel on brass.Sailors and Soldiers League Australiaaustralia, sailors, soldiers, inperial, league, badge

Ronald Leslie Gregory (R/22961) served in the Australian Royal Navy. Born 5th August 1921, he enlisted on the 7th March 1939, and served on the HMAS Kuttabul II. He was discharged in 1948. Forms part of a collection of Ronald Leslie's belongings that were donated to the Lara RSL in 2006.RSL membership badge. White background, faded red and blue detailed with rusted metal background. the crown atop the badge has a blue background and says '45' 45 returned sailors, soldiers and airmens imperial australia league B25448 Sydneyworld war two, 1945, rsl, badge

Returned Sailors' and Soldiers' Imperial League of Australia Rules booklet 1919.Queenscliffe RSL Club HistoryReturned Sailors' and Soldiers' Imperial League of Australia Rules booklet 1919.Reverse " NIL "historical references

Personal diaries of Elizabeth Chatham containing appointments, addresses and comments. There are 31 from different organisations - a fund raising activity, and commercially produced, e.g. Red Cross Australia, Catholic Women's League Scripture Diary and Women's Golf Australia. One larger diary with addresses and times. This possibly Philip Chatham's work diary for 1991. Small pocket size diaries. One larger diary and note bookDates, addresseselizabeth chatham, chatham-holmes collection, diaries, philip chatham, red cross australia, women's golf australia, catholic women's league, scripture diary

Item relates to S W ROSS VX78589, refer Cat No 3147 for his service details.Australian League of Ex Servicemen & Women badge. Small lapel pin badge, gold & blue enamel colour. Crown on top of a banner. In centre are stylised Rising Sun, pair of aircraft wings, an anchor and a boomerang."AUST LEGION OF EX-SERVICEMEN & WOMEN"numismatics-badges, societies-service clubs, military history

Membership badge for Howard Maxwell DAY VX31282 2nd AIF. Refer Reg No 92.2 for service details, other 88, 89, 90, 91.2. Badge RSL, metal, centre depicts 3 figures, crown at top with a clip over with the number 97. This denotes a financial member of the RSL in 1997. Rear has metal attachments for fixing.On front: Returned Soldier's, Sailors and Airmen, Imperial Australia League On rear: Badge No 56258 V Property of the Leaguebadges, rsl membership

These badges have been issued to returned service personnel, there are three figures in the round centre of the badge, these badges were made from 1940 .Brass badge, enamel front, three people in the round centre on a gold background, the round centre is blue, white background, red ribbon area for 'Imperial League AustraliaFront - Returned Sailors' Soldiers' & Airmen's Imperial League Australia Back - Badge Remains Property of League, 58242 V, Swann & Hudson, Vicrss&aila badge, made from 1940, swann & hudson vic, k g luke melb

Hepburn Football Club are victors in a Australian Football League grandfinal which was played in the snow at North Ballarat. hepburn burras, footy, football, grand final, snow, weather, chfl, hepburn fooball club

This sign was used in the Billiard room of the Soldiers Memorial Institute Bendigo RSL. Years ago when the Billiard room had a section divided off for part of a Caretakers Residence it was placed on the internal roof of the residence. It was mainly used at RSL meetings. When the RSL Meetings moved to the B&DRSL Club Inc it was used during the day when the Museum was open. After the renovations to the Soldiers memorial in 2018 it was placed in what is now the Building & RSL History room of the BMM.Sign, timber construction box shape, illuminated faces front and rear with the RSL Logo in colour. Illumination is via a single globe."Returned Services League Australia"brsl, smirsl, sign, rsl logo

RSL Australia Plaque"Returned Services League/Australia"

RSL three figure metal car badge army navy airforcereturned services league Australia

Returned Saliors Soldiers Imperial League Australia (Belgrave Sub Branch)photo, ww1, general

ENAMELLED METAL BADGE TOPPED WITH A YELLOW METALLIC CROWN WITH A GREEN 67. ON BADGE - WHITE BACKGROUND WITH TWO GROUPS OF MARKS ON THE TOP RIGHT & TOP LEFT. BLUE CIRCLE UNDER THIS WHICH READS " RETURNED SOLDIERS SAIILORS & AIRMEN". INSIDE THE BLUE - A METAL COLOURED CIRCLE IN WHICH THREE FIGURES WEARING DIFFERENT HATS. UNDERNEATH THIS BLUE SECTION IS A METAL COLOURED BANNER - IMPERIAL LEAGUE AUSTRALIA.FRONT - 67 RETURNED SAILORS SOLDIERS & AIRMEN, IMPERIAL LEAGUE AUSTRALIA BACK - W A CUMPSTONS A7375local history, numismatic, medals, military, medals, military

White card with white red and blue flags and blue print. On the card are the words, ' Welcome to Bendigo. The Bendigo Branch of the R.S. & S.I. L.A. welcome you back to your Native City, congratulating you on your safe return.' Major Adams, V.D. Two copies. C. 1945.clubs and associations, history, service clubs, lydia chancellor, collection, world war ii, civic reception, returned sailors & soldiers imperial league australia

A publication created for the centenary celebration of the Albury Football Club in 1995. It contains a detailed timeline, player profiles, lists of life members, premiership wins and Best & Fairest winners. It also lists players from the Albury Football Club who progresses to play senior games in the Victorian Football League / Australian Football League.The Albury Football Club - the Albury Tigers, is a football club with a long history. In 1895 to 1902 the club was a member of the Ovens and Murray Football League. Between 1895 and World War 1, Albury won three premierships and was runner-up six times. For a period of time the Albury Football club was in recess, then was included at different times in the Rutherglen & District Football Association and the Albury and Border Football Association. In 1924, after playing under s variety of names the Albury Football Club re-entered the Ovens and Murray Football League and has played with that league until the present, apart from 1941 to 1945 when it went into recess as a result of World War 11.albury football club, albury tigers, albury-wodonga sport

RSL Lapel Pin V13056 - issued to Dorothy KielyGold lapel badge with red white and blue enamel.Returned & Services League Australia rear - V13056rsl, lapel pin

Returned Saliors Soldiers Imperial League Australia (Belgrave Sub Branch). Presidents Service Awardpicture, ww1, general

The badges relate to the HEWSTON family collection WW1 & WW11. The large badge with clip 1919 was possibly H.E.Hewstons No 40 AIF. Refer Cat No 2759.2..1) Badge, metal, RSSILA. Crown at top with RSL Membership Clip 1919. Centre has 2 figures. .2) Badge, metal, RSSAILA. Crown at top with 3 central figures. .1) “Returned Sailor's Soldier's Imperial League Australia No 67888” .2) “Returned Sailor's Soldier's Airmen's Imperial League Australia No V99409”numismatics-badges, societies-returned service league, rsl, membership

Melamine tray emblazoned with Returned & Services League Australia shield. Background blue, shield outline white.military, world war 2, rsl tray