Brass-plate above reads "National Servicemen's Association Outer Eastern and Yarra Valley sub-branch" - Stylized map of Australia with Australian flag at top left flowed by the words 50th/Anniversary 1951-2001/National Service/ Below brass plate reads/ "Celebration March/Port Fairy/November 3 2001

The original venue was opened in 1978. The Shovel phase as per the photos would be 1993 as the new renovations were completed in early1994. The four with the shovel, left to right, unknown, Bill Clarke (Glasses) G. Garth, possibly Dawn Cartner. Bill Clarke was President of the Club at that stage. Refer Cat No's 8073P, 8171 & 8230.2 for more history..1) Photograph colour, showing part of the original venue at the Bendigo District Servicemen’s Club Havilah Road. The bar was over in the far corner to the right, a section of the seating and Dance floor. The kitchen was to the right of the photo. .2) & .3) photo, colour shows 4 people with a shovel and hole in the dirt, in the back ground is several onlookers.brsl, smirsl, bdsc, renovations

Badges used to identify role of servicemen. In this case the role is a driver most likely in Transport Corps.Circular black base with two clips on back. On front brown metallic steering wheel. represents role of driver in Transport Corps.passchendaele barracks trust, drivers badge

Card given to Discharged servicemen from the “Poowong Patriotic Fund Society” on their discharge from the services.Soft cardboard with outer section darker yellow with lighter yellow centre, all black printing as well as outer edge, On the rear hand written entry.On the rear, “L.V.Andrews” in black ink.poowong, patriotic fund society, discharge

Cigarette lighters with personalised engraving were extremely popular with servicemen in Vietnam and carry a range of messages.Silver zippo lighter re Service In Vietnam. Personalized with engraving.Front of lighter - Danang Vietnam 1968 - Air Borne, back of lighter "If you think sex is exciting try incoming"zippo lighter, airborne, sempel, cigarette lighter

Cigarette lighters with personalised engraving were extremely popular with servicemen in Vietnam and carry a range of messages.Khaki coloured flip-top cigarette lighter with Special Forces emblem and motto. Inscribed in yellow "Special forces" Mess with the best/Die like the rest.zippo lighter, sempel, special forces, cigarette lighter

This item contributes to an understanding of the impact that involvement in the war in Vietnam (1962 - 1972 ) had on Australian servicemen.casualty list, 1 fld sqn, 3 fld troop, vietnam, methven

This item contributes to an understanding of the impact that involvement in the war in Vietnam (1962 - 1972) had on Australian servicemen.A coloured image of a solider holding a mortar preparing to load a howitzer at a support base in South Vietnam 1968. Artillery Gun Crew Prepare for Fire Mission For Support Base in south Vietnam 1968exon, south vietnam

This item contributes to an understanding of the impact that involvement in the war in Vietnam (1962-1972) had on Australian servicemen.Four men in Civilian clothes stand in front of a Centurion Tank which is on a lowloader.Tank you Vets on Tank Day Oct 2000 By John Alexander (R)centurion tank, tank day, john alexander, jordan tony, oct 2000

This item contributes to an understanding of the impact that involvement in the war in Vietnam (1962 - 1972) had on Australian servicemen.Small zippo lighterWHEN THE BADGE IS/ON THE SHOULDER/MY LIFE WITHIN/AN ACE OF DEATHvietnam, zippo

This item contributes to an understanding of the impact that involvement in the war in Vietnam (1962 - 1972) had on Australian servicemen.A six page foolscap publication double sided magazine with a selection of various cartoons.Vietnam action Committee Newsletterpublication, vietnam, cartoon

This item contributes to an understanding of the impact that involvement in the war in Vietnam (1962 - 1972) had on Australian Servicemen. A four page extract taken from the North Vietnam weekly newspaper called the "Vietnam Courier". ....IN SOUTH VIETNAMvietnam courier, newspaper, gould, convenor

The item contributes to an understanding of the impact that involvement in the war in Vietnam (1962-1972) had on Australian servicemen.US military payment certificates and numerous vietnam, currency, coin, geelong sub-branch

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

The dice were hand made from available materials and used as a gambling game by servicemen during WW2.These dice were made during WW2 from any available material and used as a gambling game by AIF servicemen. The dice are originals.Dice and dice shapes with letters marked on them, various colours and materials.Dots as on the dice and inscribed letters on home made dice.dice, home made, gambling game, ww2

This item was collected because it contributes to an understanding of those involved in the conflict in Vietnam other than Australian servicemen.Framed water colour and ink on rice paper. Image is of Vietnamese women at the market. Green matt surrounds image.painting, market, vietnamese women, vietnamese craft, vietnam

Standard issue multi-use tool as used by Australian servicemen during the conflict in Vietnam (1962-1972).Foldable metal shovel with pick, has a release winder at the top of a long wooden handle, which is painted white.shovel, spade, pick, entrenching tool, vietnam

Standard issue multi-use tool as used by Australian servicemen during the conflict in Vietnam (1962-1972).Folding digging toolpick, shovel, vietnam, entrenching tool

German bayonet commonly brought back by returning servicemen as a souvenir and passed to a regimental collection in later years.Part of a collection of edged weapons gathered by the regimental collection.German bayonet with wooden handgrip in metal scabbard; 365mm blade with saw-toothed back .On scabbard and blade - " WAFFENFABRIK MAUSER AG OBERMDORF "military, weapon, german

Standard issue multi-use tool as used by Australian servicemen during the conflict in Vietnam (1962-1972).Metal hinged shovel with green wooden handle which adjusts to various anglesentrenching tool, pick, shovel, vietnam

This item contributes to an understanding of those involved in the war in Vietnam (1962-1972) other than Australian servicemen.Olive green webbing suspenders. US-Australia compatible. Padded. Adjustable clips.U.Solive green, webbing, suspenders

This item contributes to an understanding of the impact that involvement in the war in Vietnam (1962 0 1972) had on Australian servicemen.A charcoal etch on white board of a pair of boots side by side with the Australian flag.Home of the Free/Because of the Brave/Australia - Love it, Or Leave

This item contributes to the understanding of the impact that involvement in the war in Vietnam (1962 0 1972) had on Australian Servicemen. A newsletter titled "Vietnam Action Committee" on foolscap paper. The heading is printed in green ink, text in black on white paper. The newsletter consists of six double sided pages. Vietnam Action Committeenewsletter, vietnam, vietnam action committee anit war

Continued from 'As you were 1946' this book presents the views of service men and women and the views expressed are those of the writers. Contributions that are a mosaic of service men and women.A compilation of person war experiences and yarns.Compilation of person recounts, stories and articles. Photos, illustrations and letters Green covered entitled 'As you were', with a relief of tri-servicemen with the date '1947' lower on the cover. Inside cover front and back is illustrated with the insignia of each Australian services in addition to relief of the tri services. There are two copies held by the Lara RSL Sub BranchTo the memory of fallen comrades. " They gave their l Ives. For that public gift they received a praise which never ages and a tomb most glorious - not so. Much the tomb in which they lie, but that in which their fame survives, to be remembered forever when occasion comes for word or deed...'royal australian navy, royal australian air force, royal australian army, yarns, short stories, wwi, wwii

Photograph Collage of injured people being extricated from the Mycanh floating restaurant. The Viet Cong placed two Claymore Mines in the popular restaurant on 25/6/1965. Forty one people including US Servicemen were killed and eighty two seriously injured. Two Australian MP's were two of the first rescuers.photograph, saigon, mycanh restaurant, cpl hans hurit, cpl eric watkins, australian military forces, collage

4 Badges in total - 3 Brass coloured badges surmounted with crown, inscription encircling & rising sun AIF emblem. Badge no 4. Shield-shaped badge; surmounted by crown white enamel around, blue enamel circle with inscription, central image: 2 servicemen (one with rifle); red enamel scroll with inscription underneath.1.-.3 issued by Dept of Defence. Returned from active service. AIF..4 returned sailors & soldiers Imperial League.numismatics, badges

Bronze Service Medal Star shaped with Coloured cotton ribbon. Issued to Servicemen by United Kingdom for WW11 Pacific Theatre Service. May 1945. Australian Service Medal 1939 - 1945 - issued for 30 days fulltime service in Australia or Overseas. War Medal 1939 - 1945, issued for 28 day fulltime service in Armed Forces.VX68291 on rear of Pacific Star. S W Bell.

A banner promoting Legacy that was used at the ANZAC Day March 1973. 1973 was the Golden Jubilee of Legacy's creation in 1923. Many celebrations were held and this banner was proudly displayed as the Legatees marched together in the Anzac Day March instead of marching in their individual battalions.A banner that was used in a significant celebration of the golden jubilee of Legacy.Canvas printed banner with nylon cord at each corner. White background with Legacy logo and text printed on surface. Left hand side printed in gold is the Legacy logo with 1923/50/1973/ Legacy. Centre and RHS in black LEGACY JUBILLEE. In gold underneath ‘Service to widows of ex servicemen and their children.’ Designed to be carried in a march.legacy promotion, anzac day, golden jubilee, 50th anniversary