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Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document - Souvenir Program, 21/08/1988 12:00:00 AM
... mitcham returned servicemens league... and alterations. mitcham returned servicemens league dunlop edward sir ...8 page yellow covered programme commemorating the Mitcham R.S.L. Sub-branch new extensions and alterations.8 page yellow covered programme commemorating the Mitcham R.S.L. Sub-branch new extensions and alterations.8 page yellow covered programme commemorating the Mitcham R.S.L. Sub-branch new extensions and alterations.mitcham returned servicemens league, dunlop, edward, sir, bullwinkle, vivian, exservice organisations -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Book, 'A Record of Achievement and Service', 1/01/1969 12:00:00 AM
... mitcham returned servicemens league.... mitcham returned servicemens league mitcham memorial hall ...The booklet contains two reports tracing the history of Mitcham RSL and the building of the Mitcham Memorial Hall. The first, by Mr.A.C. Cook in 1951 covers the period from 1919. The second, by R. Morgan, J. Phillips and R. Harry covers from 1952 to 1969. The reports emphasize the building and use of the Memorial Hall but include general information on activities of the Mitcham and Nunawading Sub-branches of the RSL. Lists are included of Presidents, Secretaries and Life Members of the Mitcham RSL between 1919 and 1968.mitcham returned servicemens league, mitcham memorial hall, exservice organisations, cook, a, morgan, r., phillips, j, harry, r -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Mitcham soldiers monument, 1922
... mitcham returned servicemens league... servicemens league stradbroke earl of mckeon thomas (rev) mitcham ...Mitcham soldiers monument unveiled by the state governor, the Earl of Stradbroke.Mitcham soldiers monument unveiled by the state governor, the Earl of Stradbroke. The monument was erected by the Mitcham Welcome Home Association in memory of those who served and lost their lives in World War I. The monument is a bugler looking towards the hills. A memorial service was held in Mitcham Memorial Hall afterwards, conducted by Rev. T. McKeon.Mitcham soldiers monument unveiled by the state governor, the Earl of Stradbroke.clubs and associations, mitcham returned servicemens league, stradbroke, earl of, mckeon, thomas (rev), mitcham memorial hall -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Memorabilia - Ephemera, 60th anniversary, 1987
... blackburn returned servicemens league... blackburn returned servicemens league alexander ron Invitation ...Invitation to a dinner dance to celebrate the diamond jubilee of the sub-branch of the R.S.L.Invitation to a dinner dance to celebrate the diamond jubilee of the sub-branch of the R.S.L. On the back is a history of the Blackburn R.S.L. adapted from 'Sixty years of standing still' by the late Ron Alexander, life member and state councillor.Invitation to a dinner dance to celebrate the diamond jubilee of the sub-branch of the R.S.L. clubs and associations, blackburn returned servicemens league, alexander, ron -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Quiet reflection, 1996
... blackburn returned servicemens league... servicemens league gray ab tynan arthur Blackburn R.S.L. held An Anzac ...Blackburn R.S.L. held An Anzac Day commemorative service, preceded by a march from their clubrooms to the memorial in Central Road where they had a wreath laying ceremony.Blackburn R.S.L. held An Anzac Day commemorative service, preceded by a march from their clubrooms to the memorial in Central Road where they had a wreath laying ceremony. People serving in Korea, Malaya, Borneo and Vietnam were represented. Pictured: Ab Gray and president Arthur Tynan.Blackburn R.S.L. held An Anzac Day commemorative service, preceded by a march from their clubrooms to the memorial in Central Road where they had a wreath laying ceremony.clubs and associations, blackburn returned servicemens league, gray, ab, tynan, arthur -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, In the spirit, 1994
... blackburn returned servicemens league.... clubs and associations blackburn returned servicemens league ...Blackburn R.S.L. are holding an Anzac Day march and commemorative service.Blackburn R.S.L. are holding an Anzac Day march and commemorative service. Secretary: Barry Kilmartin. Pictures Arthur Cottingham and Jack Williams.Blackburn R.S.L. are holding an Anzac Day march and commemorative service. clubs and associations, blackburn returned servicemens league, kilmartin, barry, cottingham, arthur, williams, jack -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, R.S.L. opposes bid to move war memorial, 1989
... blackburn returned servicemens league... servicemens league hitch marcus barker bill gusson fred Blackburn ...Blackburn R.S.L.. objects to any plan which involves moving the R.S.L. memorial.Blackburn R.S.L.. objects to any plan which involves moving the R.S.L. memorial. More parking space is needed at Blackburn Branch Library. Pictured: President, Marcus Hitch, Bill Barker and Fred Gusson.Blackburn R.S.L.. objects to any plan which involves moving the R.S.L. memorial.clubs and associations, blackburn returned servicemens league, hitch, marcus, barker, bill, gusson, fred -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Souvenir - Ephemera, Souvenir Program, 21/08/1988 12:00:00 AM
... mitcham returned servicemens league... and associations mitcham returned servicemens league dunlop edward (sir ...Souvenir program of official opening of Mitcham R.S.L. club's extensions and alterations.Souvenir program of official opening of Mitcham R.S.L. club's extensions and alterations. Sir Edward Dunlop will open the club when he unveils the commemorative plaque. Sister Vivien Bullwinkel, famous A.I.F. nursing sister will also be a guest. Includes brief biographies of Dunlop and Bullwinkel and also lists of Mitcham R.S.L. office bearers.Souvenir program of official opening of Mitcham R.S.L. club's extensions and alterations. clubs and associations, mitcham returned servicemens league, dunlop, edward (sir), bullwinkle, vivian -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, War memorial is moved, 1988
... mitcham returned servicemens league... Park. clubs and associations mitcham returned servicemens ...The Mitcham (bugler) war memorial has been moved from outside Mitcham Memorial Hall to Halliday Park.The Mitcham (bugler) war memorial has been moved from outside Mitcham Memorial Hall to Halliday Park. Nunawading Council will bear the cost of moving the memorial and will also be upgrading Halliday Park.The Mitcham (bugler) war memorial has been moved from outside Mitcham Memorial Hall to Halliday Park.clubs and associations, mitcham returned servicemens league, halliday park, duncan, david, brandenburg, john p -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, War Memorial is home at last, 1988
... mitcham returned servicemens league... mitcham returned servicemens league war memorials halliday park ...Mitcham's war memorial has been moved to Halliday Park.Mitcham's war memorial has been moved to Halliday Park. This site was originally chosen for this bugler memorial. It is not known why the memorial was placed in Whitehorse Road originally. This new site allows him to face east, to the hills.Mitcham's war memorial has been moved to Halliday Park. clubs and associations, mitcham returned servicemens league, war memorials, halliday park -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Pamphlet, What does an R.S.L. sub-branch do?
... mitcham returned servicemens league... mitcham returned servicemens league johnston c.a.g. cook a.c ...Brochure describing the voluntary services carried out by Mitcham R.S.L. Manuscript notes added on the back.Brochure describing the voluntary services carried out by Mitcham R.S.L. Manuscript notes added on the back. The outstanding amount of money raised each year is the highest amount in Victoria per member. Outstanding secretaries - C.A.G. Johnston and A.C. Cook. Cook was the first life member for Mitcham R.S.L. Frank Fisher was president for 40 years.Brochure describing the voluntary services carried out by Mitcham R.S.L. Manuscript notes added on the back. clubs and associations, mitcham returned servicemens league, johnston, c.a.g., cook, a.c., fisher, frank -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Pamphlet, Record of achievement, 1/01/1969 12:00:00 AM
... mitcham returned servicemens league... servicemens league mitcham memorial hall First section, a report ...First section, a report by A.C. Cook, Secretary / Treasurer of Mitcham R.S.L. giving a detailed history of the Mitcham Memorial Hall from 1919 to 1951First section, a report by A.C. Cook, Secretary / Treasurer of Mitcham R.S.L. giving a detailed history of the Mitcham Memorial Hall from 1919 to 1951, then a report by R. Morgan, J. Phillips & R. Harry continuing the history of the development of the new clubrooms from 1951 to 1968. Also a list of principal office-bearers from 1919-1968.First section, a report by A.C. Cook, Secretary / Treasurer of Mitcham R.S.L. giving a detailed history of the Mitcham Memorial Hall from 1919 to 1951clubs and associations, mitcham returned servicemens league, mitcham memorial hall -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Remembering old mates, 1992
... mitcham returned servicemens league... and associations mitcham returned servicemens league becker ron franzini ...Three Nunawading World War II veterans of the 75th Squadron R.A.A.F. were among veterans who celebrated the squadron's 50th anniversary in the company of Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh.Three Nunawading World War II veterans of the 75th Squadron R.A.A.F. were among veterans who celebrated the squadron's 50th anniversary in the company of Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh.Three Nunawading World War II veterans of the 75th Squadron R.A.A.F. were among veterans who celebrated the squadron's 50th anniversary in the company of Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh.clubs and associations, mitcham returned servicemens league, becker, ron, franzini, kevin, west, william, philip, prince, duke of edinburgh -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Memory of war effort will not fade, 1996
... mitcham returned servicemens league.... clubs and associations mitcham returned servicemens league oscar ...Re-dedication of Mitcham War Memorial at Halliday Park. The memorial commemorates 143 Mitcham district men who served in World War I and ll who died.Re-dedication of Mitcham War Memorial at Halliday Park. The memorial commemorates 143 Mitcham district men who served in World War I and ll who died. Halliday Park and the area around the memorial was redeveloped last year. Plaques were laid to commemorate the 50th anniversary of World War II and the men who fought in Korea, Malaysia and Vietnam. Pictured: Chief Commissioner Geoff Oscar, Mitcham R.S.L. President, William Manallack and Halliday Park Committee of Management Chairman, Frederick Smith.Re-dedication of Mitcham War Memorial at Halliday Park. The memorial commemorates 143 Mitcham district men who served in World War I and ll who died. clubs and associations, mitcham returned servicemens league, oscar, geoff, manallack, william, smith, frederick, halliday park, war memorials -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - Article, Bob's medal, 15/08/1990
... Blackburn Returned Servicemens League.... for many years. White Bob Blackburn Returned Servicemens League ...Article in Nunawading Gazette. Bob White, Blackburn resident has been awarded R.S.L.'s Meritorious Medal. He was Treasurer of Blackburn sub-branch for 21 years and has done voluntary community work for many years.white, bob, blackburn returned servicemens league., exservice organisations -
Glen Eira Historical Society
Document - Elsternwick Club, Sandham Street, 19, Elsternwick
... Returned Servicemens League... Road Gooley Hec Lawn bowls Returned Servicemens League Ellis ...Two copies of a seven page pamphlet titled the Elsternwick Club 1898-1984, written by E E Hackett, on the history, development and founding of the Elsternwick Club. The file also includes a five page typed manuscript of the pamphlet. Also included in the file are the Honorary Membership certificates of F Campbell and A J E Campbell, awarded for the 1986-1987 season of the Elsternwick Club. The file also includes one page of typed notes on the history of the Elsternwick Club with accompanying handwritten notes, dated 1981 and signed by Betty Snowball and C Pullman. The file also includes a one page printout of an email from Jan Brooks to the Glen Eira Historical Society, dated 19/10/2009, regarding the history of the Elsternwick Club, her family’s connection to the original club owners and general information about her family. The file also includes a one page typed letter from J J Hart of Caulfield Historical Society to the Elsternwick Club, dated 15/10/1973, informing the Club about the National Trust’s classification of the Club building.elsternwick club, sandham street, elsternwick, tatchell joseph, glenhuntly road, phebe theatre, renown theatre, sharp t c, akhust a g, kirkham c f, little a e, tatchell j t, brace f, clements g, dunbar a, johnston f w, masters g, spiers j, bent thomas sir, gentlemans club, st georges road, s m allen auctioneers, wilson e w, edny j, stanmere, allison road, gooley hec, lawn bowls, returned servicemens league, ellis a, monahan thomas, ripponlea, sargood f j, short w h, melvin j c, lillie a e, akhurst a c, hall john st, pullman cedric, morris thomas, bunny donald, city of caulfield, borough town, peppard michael, hackett e e, campbell f, campbell a j e, caulfield, returned soldiers league, royal victorian bowls association, victorian ladies bowls association, snowball betty, pullman c, campbell felicitie, stanmere, short william henry junior, short elizabeth, short william henry senior, glen eira historical society, brooks jan, brooks w r, normanby road, caulfield, brooks family, brooks gladys, hart t j -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Blackburn College, 1914 - 1918
... blackburn returned servicemens league... servicemens league Black and white photo of Blackburn College opened ...Used by Robin Da Costa in 'Blackburn - A Picturesque History'.Black and white photo of Blackburn College opened 1914. Local Blackburn Girls entertaining soldiers during 1914 - 1918 war. Joe Sword's Hall in the Background is now located in Lake Road as a Scout Hall. The first meeting of the Blackburn R.S.L. was held in Sword's Hall in 1927.|See page 81 of Da Costa book.sword, joe, blackburn college, blackburn returned servicemens league -
Bendigo Military Museum
Certificate - CERTIFICATE, MR BENDIGO 1945, Bendigo RSL Sub Branch, C.1945
... followed by “Returned Servicemen’s League Bendigo Sub Branch... Servicemen’s League Bendigo Sub Branch” Details of the award follow ...The Certificate relates to William John Turner Bendigo RSL Sub Branch. Refer Cat No 8029 for details of his fund raising and work with the Sub Branch. Refer Cat No 8030 for details on his Committee history and WW1 service.Framed certificate, frame is timber gold colour, certificate backing is maroon colour, certificate is a cream colour with ornate edging around the details, at the top is the RSL Logo followed by “Returned Servicemen’s League Bendigo Sub Branch” Details of the award follow, signed and dated, all print in blue and black.Main points; “Presented to Mr W.J.Turner - Winner of the Mr Bendigo Competition in aid of the League’s Patriotic fund 1945 - Amount raised £666” “Geo V Lansell President” “W R Porter Secretary”brsl, smirsl, certificate -
Lara RSL Sub Branch
Booklet, Rules RSSAILA Handbook, 15 /3/1953
... SERVICEMENS LEAGUE .RULES OF THE VICTORIAN BRANCH R.S.S.A.I .L.A .... . Very early drawn up RULESof what now is RETURNED SERVICEMENS ...Very early drawn up RULESof what now is RETURNED SERVICEMENS LEAGUE .RULES OF THE VICTORIAN BRANCH R.S.S.A.I .L.A .This object represents the beginnings of a most signifigant league ofSERVICE PEOPLE .An oblong cardboard covered 50 page handbook.Faded once red,cover .Some damage to top left hand cover.RULES OF THE VICTORIAN BRANCH of THE RETURNED SAILORS :SOLDIERS&AIRMANS IMPERIALLEAGUE of AUSTRALIA.[FRONT COVER]THE PREMIER PRINTING CO.PTY.LTD . -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph Album, Kodak, Phillip Island Cemetery, c 1990
... Garden 466-12 - The Returned Servicemens League placed a Flagpole... Gallipoli in the Memorial Garden 466-12 - The Returned Servicemens ...The Album was compiled by Nancy McHaffie late 1990's, with the assistance of Edith Jeffery's, with her book "Garden of Memories" and extensive knowledge of Phillip Island. The Cemetery lies back from the road and is surrounded by Manna Gums, rare Peppermint Gums, Blackwoods and other native trees. In all 25 acres of land were set aside as Crown Land in the land settlement of 1868. There are 6.2 acres of wetlands near the cemetery entrance.5 Photographs of the Garden of Remembrance. 466-10 - Garden of Remembrance sign 466-11 - On the 8th November 1990, two Life Members of the League, Mr Eddie Patton and Mr Ken Lang, planted a young seedling from the original Lone Pine from Gallipoli in the Memorial Garden 466-12 - The Returned Servicemens League placed a Flagpole and Granite Stone in the Memorial Garden in memory of the fallen 466-13 & 14 - Garden of Remembrance Plaquesphillip island cemetery, nancy mchaffie, edith jeffrey -
Bendigo Military Museum
Certificate - CERTIFICATE, LIFE GOVENOR 1953, Bendigo & Northern District Base Hospital, 15.12.1953
... of the Returned Servicemen’s League consisting of twenty Sub Branches had... of the certificate; “The No 27 District Board of the Returned Servicemen’s ...The Certificate relates to William John Turner Bendigo RSL Sub Branch. Refer Cat No 8029 for details of this specific award and his other RSL fundraising and work. Refer Cat No 8030 for details re his Committee details and WW1 service record.Framed certificate, frame is timber gold colour, certificate backing is maroon, certificate is light fawn colour with ornate columns each side with the words, “Charity, Hope, Faith, Patience”, at the top is “Bendigo and Northern District Base Hospital Inc - Life Govenor” followed by details of the award, at the bottom are the words “Semper Fidelis”Main points; “This is to certify that Mr William.J. Turner was duly elected a Life Govenor of this Institution on the 15th Day of December 1953”. “E.H. D..............President” “.........Cook Vice President” “J.H. Stanistreet Treasurer” “....................... Secretary” At Base of the certificate; “The No 27 District Board of the Returned Servicemen’s League consisting of twenty Sub Branches had pleasure in recommending to the Hospital Board of Management that this award should be conferred”brsl, smirsl, life govenor, certificate -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Book, Northern Metropolitan College of TAFE, Diamond Valley Remembers 1939-1945, 1995
... Servicemen's League recording their memories of the war years... and women mainly from the Watsonia Returned Servicemen's League ...An Oral History Project - An Australia Remembers New Work Project funded by the Department of Employment, Education and Training. Sponsored by Northern Metropolitan College of TAFE. The Australia Remembers 1945-1995 campaign was a pageant of events commemorating the end of World War II. 34 chapters include reminiscences from 34 men and women mainly from the Watsonia Returned Servicemen's League recording their memories of the war years for the benefit of the [Shire of] Diamond Valley community. This copy is signed by Eleanor Sumner who is also a contributor.This book comprises a collection of unique and individual personal narratives of World War 2, written 50 years after the war and preserved for future generations. The collection is linked through the association of the participants living in the Diamond Valley area in Melbourne's north in 1995.roy hillard, eleanor sumner, bob campbell, dulcie cox, lancelot riky, charles nelson, reg johnson, frank collings, george armstrong, stan ware, lorna mill, ann hewett, reg angwin, ruby talbot, dion hogan, elean dansey, mary keppel, charles baker, elaine grigg, len grigg, kathleen kennedy, arthur dykes, eric wood, frances jensen, mary edwards, frank wilson, harry hewett, mick marks, audrey wass, ian wall, joyce anderson, john grant, jean gee, noel mcintyre, allan dunn, reminscences, oral history, world war 1939-1945, world war 2, ww2, australia remembers, northern metropolitan college of tafe, watsonia, personal narrative, watsonia barracks -
Glen Eira Historical Society
Magazine - ‘Mufti’ RSL Magazine
... journal of the Victorian Returned Servicemen’s League (RSL): 1... Returned Servicemen’s League (RSL): 1/Volume 38, No. 6, dated 06 ...This file contains one volume of Mufti, the official journal of the Victorian Returned Servicemen’s League (RSL): 1/Volume 38, No. 6, dated 06/1998. Page 26 features an announcement of the ‘Back to Caulfield’ race day, a festival held at the Caulfield Racecourse on 23/08/1998 to commemorate Caulfield’s role as an AIF camp during WWII and the 75th anniversary of Legacy. Pages 31 to 39 detail the agenda of the 83rd Annual Conference. The name ‘Bentleigh’ appears beneath a little over a dozen items, but otherwise none of them appear to pertain specifically to Glen Eira. Page 45 details the results of the season of indoor bowling concluding 11/03/1998, and mentions the Bentleigh RSL. Pages 49 to 51 list deceased members, and several of them hail from the Bentleigh and Caulfield RSLs.victorian returned servicemen league (rsl), caulfield, bentleigh, caulfield returned servicemen league, bentleigh returned servicemen league, ex-service organisations, aged people, senior citizens centres, festivals and celebrations, back to caulfield raceday, caulfield racecourse, meetings, glover c.r, jepson a.f.m, king c.j, mcdonald h, mcneil d.c, neck l, clubs and associations, returned servicepeople, armed forces, soldiers, conferences, sport, allen k.f, bell r.t, penny n.i, taylor r.s, williams r.d -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Entrance to Shire of Eltham Memorial Park, Garden Hill, Eltham-Yarra Glen Road, Kangaroo Ground, c.1923
... construction until a guard from the Returned Servicemen’s League... construction until a guard from the Returned Servicemen’s League ...View to south-east from Shire of Eltham Soldiers' Memorial Park showing the carriageway from the road to top of Memorial Park. Accompanying notes state that the entry gate was put in place in May 1921. Eltham and Whittlesea Shire Advertiser and Diamond Creek Valley Advocate Fri 21 May 1920 p 2 reported: Kangaroo Ground Memorial Park "It was decided to arrange for a working bee on Saturday, 29th inst., for the purpose of forming and gravelling the track leading to the Park, and of carrying out other necessary works." A history summary of the Shire of Eltham Soldiers’ Memorial Park • The summit at Garden Hill was a popular tourist lookout and picnic spot from the 1880s. Virtually the entire Shire of Eltham and beyond could be viewed from this location. • A local farmer, Mr Walter A. D. Wippell is credited as being the first to propose the idea of a war memorial park and offered £50 towards the purchase of the land. • The earliest public reference to this project is to be found in the local Advertiser newspaper edition of August 9th, 1918. A report of the August Council meeting records the Eltham Shire President, Cr. Robert White, saying: "some time back it was proposed that the Council obtain and place on an Honour Board in the Council Chamber [at Kangaroo Ground] containing names of the lads who had enlisted. Just recently however, it had been suggested that a more fitting memorial would be the obtaining of a piece of land on the summit of Garden Hill, Kangaroo Ground, and the formation of a memorial park in which a monument could be erected to represent the whole of Shire. If a couple of acres could be obtained a gentleman had promised to donate 50 pounds, and another one would fence it, and other contributions, he was sure, could be obtained." • Councillors were favourable of the proposal and the President, Shire Secretary and Shire Engineer were deputised to wait on Messrs Mess Bros. (the owners of the Garden Hill farm) and ascertain if they would gratuitously give the land. The Mess Bros. land adjoined the farm/stud of Mrs Fanny White (Cr Robert White’s mother), daughter of Andrew Harkness who established their property on Garden Hill around 1846. • Access to the land came in February 1919 when several Councillors and the Shire Engineer surveyed the actual two acres of '5 chains along the road and 4 chains deep'. The Engineer volunteered his services free to do this task. The Mess brothers however demanded £100 per acre but eventually agreed to take £50 per acre. • Entry from the Kangaroo Ground-Yarra Glen road was seen to be a problem and Mrs. White, who owned the land beside the park, was asked to donated a triangle of her property to allow this access. • By September 1919 returned soldiers were employed by the Shire and volunteers were called to clear the hilltop by ploughing up the rocks and clearing the area, the fencing was put into place and in May 1921 the Council erected three gates, within an archway, at the entrance to the drive and pathway to the summit. • Public subscriptions were sought through the Advertiser newspaper to beautify the site. The views of the Curator of the Melbourne Botanical Gardens were sought as to the ‘class of ornamental trees most suitable for planting in the Park area”. • The Memorial Park or Shire of Eltham Soldiers’ Memorial Park was officially opened by Mr. W.H. Everard, M.L.A., 3 September 1921. • In 1922 plans were made to place a War Memorial in the Park. Funds were donated by the Council of £250 and a challenge to the community, to match this money with contributions was met. • On Anzac Day 1923, 1,000 people gathered on the summit in the park for a memorial service. A much smaller group of about 50 people gathered around a newly constructed cairn and flagstaff in the afternoon of Anzac Day 1924 amidst rain and a squally southerly wind, the morning service being cancelled. • A meeting for those interested in establishing a War Memorial monument within the park was held in January 1924 and the Eltham Shire War Memorial League was formed and a design competition decided upon. • The Shire of Eltham War Memorial tower was built in 1926 at a cost of £1,023 and 5 shillings with locally quarried stone donated by Dr Ethel and Professor William Osborne. It was formally known as the ‘Shire of Eltham War Memorial’ and was unveiled on 11 November 1926. The large bronze inscription above the entrance to the tower states: SHIRE OF ELTHAM WAR MEMORIAL THESE MEN DIED FOR THEIR COUNTRY 1914 IN REMEMBRANCE THIS TOWER WAS BUILT 1918 • The Caretaker’s hut was built in 1927 with left over from the tower construction. • A returned soldier was appointed to act as caretaker for the memorials. Tiny Carrol, a huge man, was the first caretaker and lived in the stone hut. There was a push to have alterations made at one stage to provide additional rooms for a married caretaker but was rejected. • A new Caretaker Cottage was built in 1951 at a cost £2,500. The cottage had been subjected to raids by thieves three times during construction until a guard from the Returned Servicemen’s League was posted until its opening. • The War Memorial tower was re-dedicated by Sir Dallas Brooks on 8 November 1951, unveiling new bronze plaques containing the names of those who fell during the Second World War. Sir Dallas also officiated the opening of the new Caretaker’s Cottage. • A toilet block was built in 1965. • A further dedication of the Shire of Eltham War Memorial tower took place 11 November 2001 to recognise the men who fell in subsequent campaigns up to and including Vietnam. • Four land titles are involved: o The purchase of the two acres from owners Ruth Gosling, Alexander Mess, James Johnson Mess and Joseph Mess is recorded in two actions, the first being the payment of £100 for the two acres, the second showing that the Shire of Eltham did not get a transfer of title until 14th January 1952. o The access land donated by Mrs. Fanny White is dated 26 February 1924. A further need to widen the entry came after the deepening of the road cutting and another land donation was given by Sir Herbert Gepp, title dated 15th May 1952. This would have been about the time he sold off the former White ‘Garden Hill’ property. o The land reserve to increase the area and possibly allow a circuit road to be put in place on the western side of the park was purchased by the Shire of Eltham, title dated 16th February 1973. Rare photograph of the entrance to the Shire's Memorial Park during early stages of development prior to the erection of the Shire of Eltham War MemorialSepia photograph printed with white border with slight crack lower left hand corner and three significant vertical cracks fanning from lower centre edge to upper edge Digitally enhanced version to minimise impact of crackseltham-yarra glen road, entrance gate, garden hill, kangaroo ground, shire of eltham memorial park, shire of eltham war memorial, kangaroo ground war memorial park -
Montmorency/Eltham RSL Sub Branch
Medal - Medallion, Warrant Officer and Non Commissioned Officer Academy
... no 0060 explain exact details. The importance of Return Servicemen ...Presented to Montmorency RSL by Major GA Van der Walt Officer Commanding Victoria Wing on November 24th, 2014. To show their appreciation and to thank the RSL for their support. A certificate item no 0060 explain exact details.The importance of Return Servicemen Leagues are integral establishments for returning service men & women and it is reflected in the appreciation given.Housed in a wooden box and nestled on red felt with white satin lining, brass with colours orange and grreen.Warrant Officer and Non Commissioned Officer Academy, Lead Mentor Train, Insignia Australian Coat of Arms, Insignia for Sergeant, Insignia for Corporal, Insignia for Warrant Officerappreciation, medallion, victoria wing, certificate, australian coat of arms, insignia -
Montmorency/Eltham RSL Sub Branch
Medal - Medallion, Warrant Officer and Non Commissioned Officer Academy
... no. 0060 explain details. The importance of Return Servicemen ...Presented to Montmorency RSL by Major GA Van der Walt Officer Commanding Victoria Wing on November 24th, 2014. To show their appreciation and to thank the RSL for their support. A certificate item no. 0060 explain details.The importance of Return Servicemen League are integral establishments for returning service men and women and it is reflected in the appreciation given.House in a wooden box and nestled on red felt with white satin lining, brass with colours orange and green.Warrant Officer and Non Commissioned Officer Academy, Lead Mentor Train, Insignia Australian Coat of Arms, Insignia for Sergeant, Insignia for Corporal, Insignia for Warrant Officerappreciation, medallion, victoria wing, certificate, australian coat of arms -
Lara RSL Sub Branch
Book, Returned Servicemen's League, 1965 50th Anniversary - Victorian Branch
... . McKelvey VX27173 Lara RSL Returned Servicemen's League ...Booklet produced for Victorian RSL as a yearly booklet for 1965 containing information on Pensions, Welfare, Membership, Procedures, Ceremonies, etc. The booklet belonged to J.P. McKelvey VX27173 Born 1904, Died 1970. Member of 1st Australian Signal Corps, 2nd AIF. Served in the middle East and South West Pacific. A member of the Lara RSL from 1964 till 1970.A booklet produced each year by the RSL Victoria for its members.Green covered booklet1965 logo of the RSL on front with words, "Serving Still" underneath. Then below '1965 50th Anniversary' and below that 'Victorian Branch'rsl, booklet, rsl victorian branch, 50th anniversary, returned serviceman's league, 1965, j.p. mckelvey, vx27173, lara rsl -
Lara RSL Sub Branch
Handbook, W.A.Cooney, The Road Back, 1947/1950
The handbook was distributed to all ex-servicemen on return from WW2 in the Geelong area and was a guide to civil life.This booklet for returned service personnel from World War 2 living in the Geelong Region is og local district significance as a part of the history of Geelong.The Road Back -two of The Ex-Serviceman's Handbooks,1947/ 1950 Geelong Issued Free.One is Light green in colour with black writingThe Road Back The Ex-Serviceman's Handbook Geelong.the road back, the ex-serviceman's handbook, world war 2, ww2, australian aif, australian serviceman, australian servicewoman, rss&aila, army, navy, air force, returned sailor's, soldier's and airmen's imperial league of australia, rsl -
Lara RSL Sub Branch
Returned Sailor's & Soldier's Imperial League (RSSILA) membership badge
The League evolved out of concern for the welfare of returned servicemen from the First World War. In 1916, a conference recommended the formation of The Returned Sailors and Soldiers Imperial League of Australia, which included representation from Queensland, South Australia, Tasmania and Victoria. New South Wales was admitted to the League the following year, Western Australia in 1918. In 1927, the Australian Capital Territory formed a branch and was admitted. The Returned Sailors’ and Soldiers’ Imperial League of Australia (RSSILA) the forerunner of today’s Returned and Services League of Australia (RSL) was formed in June 1916.Returned Sailors and Soldiers Imperial League of Australia Badge. The centre of the badge shows a sailor and a soldier in raised detail. A blue enamel circle surrounds the central detail and has 'RETURNED SAILORS & SOLDIERS / IMPERIAL LEAGUE' in gilt lettering. The outer edges of the badge are white enamel with a floral spray to the top left and right of the blue circle. At the bottom of the badge is a red enamelled scroll with 'AUSTRALIA' written in gilt lettering. On the reverse of the badge are soldered two brass lugs with a split pin attached for securing the badge to clothing. Stamped at the top of the badge is 'COPYRIGHT' and at the bottom of the badge is impressed V40289 and the maker's details 'STOKES & SONS MELBOURNE'.Returned Sailors and Soldiers Imperial League Australia.Stamped on the reverse of the badge is 'COPYRIGHT' and at the bottom of the badge is impressedV40289and the maker's details 'STOKES & SONS MELBOURNE'.badges, world war one lapel badge,lara r.s.l.returned sailor's & soldier's imperial league (rssila) membership badge -
Bendigo Military Museum
Badge - BADGES, AFFILIATTE, SERVICEMENS CLUB, Post 1989 - 2000
Bendigo & District Servicemens Club was pre it becoming Bendigo District RSL..1) Badge, metal, RSL affiliate membership. Crown at top over wings, rising sun anchor, scrolls under with "Returned and Services League Affiliate". .2) Badge, metal "Bendigo and District Servicemens Club". Gold Top with place for name, bottom is blue with 3 figures in centre, pin clip at bottom with "95" for membership 1995..1) "V31733 not transferable property of the league. .2) "1822"membership, servicemens, affiliatte, rsl