Typed carbon copy of the Bendigo Returned Servicemen's Club Rules. No date.clubs, social, bendigo returned servicemen's club, r.s.l. bendigo collection - bendigo returned servicemen's club rules

Small brownish booklet with embossed cover and black print titled ''Rules of the Bendigo Returned Servicemen's Club Bendigo Instituted 1951''. Printed in 1951 by Hocking & Sloan Print.Hocking & Sloan Printclubs, social, bendigo returned servicemen's club, r.s.l. bendigo collection - rules of the bendigo returned servicemen's club bendigo 1951, hocking & sloan print

Buff coloured book containing typed Rules and By Laws of The Returned Sailors, Soldiers and Airmen's Imperial League of Australia. The Bendigo Sub Branch Rules and Bye Laws. Stapled to the inside front cover is a small booklet titled Rules of the Bendigo Returned Servicemen's Club Bendigo dated 1958.clubs, social, book of constitutions, r.s.l. bendigo collection - constitution bendigo r.s.s.a.i.l.a.

Pink pamphlet titled Limil Its Uses in the Building Trade And for the Garden, Whitewashing, Sanitation, etc. Detailed are the quantities to use and how to use it. There are several different mixes for Brickwork, Plastering and Concrete. Also mentioned are the uses and quantities for: Limil for Lawn & Garden, Limil for Whitewash, Poultry Insecticide, Outhouse Sanitation, Limewater for Internal Use, Preserving Eggs, Water Purification, Animals Drinking Water and Treating Sheep for Footrot. Manufacturer: David Mitchell Estate. Works are at Lilydale. Printed by Fraser & Jenkinson Pty Ltd,Fraser & Jenkinson Pty. Ltd., 341-5 Queen St., Melbourneephemera, mementoes, advertising, r.s.l. bendigo collection - limil, brickwork, plastering, concrete, limil for lawn & garden, limil for whitewash, poultry insecticide, outhouse sanitation, limewater for internal use, preserving eggs, water purification, animals' drinking water and treating sheep for footrot, david mitchell estate, fraser & jenkinson pty ltd

'Whitehall' Cenotaph in Charing Cross. It was the idea of Colonel Sir George Lansell who approached Lady Emily Lutyens - trustee in the estate of her late husband, Sir Edwin Lutyens, who designed the Whitehall Cenotaph - requesting permission to erect a monument on similar lines in Bendigo, and outlining the reasons. Permission was readily granted. It was a replica constructed in Stawell stone and is the only replica of the Whitehall Cenotaph to be erected in any part of the world. It was unveiled by the Lieutenant-Governor of Victoria, Sir Edmund Herring, K.C.M.G., K.B.E., K.St.J., D.S.O., E.D., M.A., D.C.L. Oxon., Q.C. on Sunday June 2.memorials, cenotaph, world war monument, r.s.l. bendigo collection - bendigo's 'whitehall' cenotaph, colonel sir george lansell, hon sir john lienhop, lady emily lutyens, sir edwin lutyens, whitehall cenotaph, charing cross, sir edmund herring

Light brown card with Ex-Servicemen's Carpet Bowls Association - Score Card printed at the top. It has a line for the two players and the date. Two columns numbered from 1 to 20. At the end it has four line titled: 'Won by', 'Captain', 'Captain' and 'Referee'.clubs, social, bowls scroe card, r.s.l. bendigo collection - ex-servicemen's carpet bowls association - score card

Eaglehawk Sub-branch R.S.S.A.I.L.A. Annual Ball, July 14th, 1948 held at the Town Hall, Eaglehawk. Card is cream with gold printing on the front and a blue RSL badge. On the inside the trifold card has a Dance Program of 21 named dances and a space for Autographs. On the back left are the names of the Debutantes and Flowers. They are: Shirley Evely, Alison Brown, Nancy Moore, Dorothy Reed, Beryl Reed, Joyce McCallum, Bette Fitzpatrick, Molly Surplice, Merna Douglas, Marjorie Yates, Edna Johannesen, Pat Johannesen, Patricia Brown, Patricia Boland and Faye Hanson. On the next fold are the Partners: Robert Tibbett, Milton Brown, Ronald Bull, George Hunt, Les. Johnson, Jim Groves, Maurice Koch, Ken. Johnson, Kevin Smith, Ken. Bull, Frank Holden and Neil Holden. Chaperon: Mrs G F Hudson. Hostess: Mrs R Fairless and President: Mr R Fairless.event, social, annual ball, r.s.l. bendigo collection - souvenir programme eaglehawk rsl annual ball 1948, shirley evely, alison brown, nancy moore, dorothy reed, beryl reed, joyce mccallum, bette fitzpatrick, molly surplice, merna douglas, marjorie yates, edna johannesen, pat. johannesen, patrica brown, patrica boland, faye hanson, robert tibbett, milton brown, ronald bull, george hunt, les. johnson, jim groves, maurice koch, ken. johnson, kevin smith, ken. bull, frank holden, neil holden, mrs g f hudson, mrs r fairless, mr r fairless

Bendigo Sub-Branch R.S.S.A.I.L.A. Annual Victory Ball, Town Hall, Bendigo. Held on August 12th, 1947. Cream bifold card with gold printing and shaped edges. Inside is the Dance Program for 28 dances. On the back is the list of debutantes, Chaperone and Flower Girls. Debutantes are: Dorothy Herbert, Norma Knopp, Daphne Green, Eileen Simpson, Elvie Walker, Eileen Clarke, Olive Tope, Inez Somerville, Doris Purtell, Patricia Young, Judith Waters and Joy Taylor. Chaperone was Mrs. W. Evely and the Flower Girls were Wendy Brock and Evelyn Harris.event, social, victory ball, r.s.l. bendigo collection - souvenir programme annual ball 1947, dorothy herbert, norma knopp, daphne green, eileen simpson, elvie walker, eileen clarke, olive tope, inez somerville, doris purtell, patrica young, judith waters, joy taylor

Tudor Memo Book with red and white cover with entries for Stock Taking 1970 - 1971. Entries include foodstuffs and cleaning products.document, memo, stock list, r.s.l. bendigo collection - stock taking book

Embassy, Memo Book, blue, green and white covered book with cash columns with entries for Stock June 30th 1965. Entries include foodstuffs and cleaning products with their prices.document, memo, stock list, r.s.l. bendigo collection - stock book

Yellow Spirax spring bound No. 565 Cash Book containing Bank Credit and Bank Debit entries, started 8 June 1959. Last entry 1 April 1960. Mentioned are amounts paid to Bendigo businesses and wages.document, memo, bank record, r.s.l. bendigo collection - bank record

Program for the Anzac Day Commemoration Ceremony held on Saturday, 25th April, 1959. Has the words of 'Abide With Me' and 'Recessional'. Addresses by Lt.-Col. L. J. Lockwood, (Commanding Officer, A.H.Q. Survey Regiment), Col. J. W. Swatton and Lieut.-Col. H. W. Snell. Program printed in dark blue with red on the front page. Back page has a photo of the Cenotaph. Printed by Arthur Hocking.Arthur Hocking Printerevent, official, anzac memorial service, r.s.l. bendigo collection - anzac day commemoration ceremony 1959, lt-col l j lockwood, survey regiment, col j w swatton, g f osborne, 38th battalion band, lieut.-col h w snell, r s l relief fund, arthur hocking

Unsigned & undated letter of congratulations, written in pencil. Letter reads: Dear - - I have the honour & great privileged to convey to you, the congratulations of the officers, warrant & non com officers and men of the Bgo Reg. on the occasion of your being honoured by his most gracious Majesty the King. We are proud to know & feel that the honour of being appointed a Companion of the most Honourable Order of the Bath for such distinguished services can be accepted by all ranks as a further link of distinction of your association with the Bgo Reg. & share with you, as our Hon Colonel, the pride e- -ant at this moment. I am, Sir, Yours Sincerely.ephemera, mementoes, correspondence, r.s.l. bendigo collection - correspondence, bgo reg, the king, companion of the most honourable order of the bath

List of the Seating for Supper, includes Official Party, Debutantes and their Partners, and Other Guests. Official Party consisted of: Sir George Lansell, Lt General Wells & Mrs Wells, Col J W Swatton & Mrs Swatton, Cr. Oliver & Mrs Oliver, Mr F E Jackson & Mrs Jackson, Mr R C Wright & Mrs Wright, Ladies Auxiliary, Mr A V Palmer and J. Barton. Other Guests: Miss Liddell, Col. J Lockwood & Mrs Lockwood, Col P Seymour & Mrs Seymour, Major P Kennedy & Mrs Kennedy, Ladies Carpet Bowls, War Widows Guild, S. S. & A. Mothers, Eaglehawk Sub-branch, Parma Dance Club, Harcourt Sub-branch, Mr B Wood & Mrs Wood, Mr Tout & Mrs Tout, Mrs Keck, Captain Poole,event, social, victory ball, r.s.l. bendigo collection - rsl victory ball 1951 seating for supper, sir george lansell, lt general wells & mrs wells, col j w swatton & mrs swatton, cr oliver & mrs oliver, mr f e jackson & mrs jackson, mr r c wright & mrs wright, ladies auxiliary, mr a v palmer, j barton, miss liddell, col j lockwood & mrs lockwood, col p seymour & mrs seymour, major p kennedy & mrs kennedy, ladies carpet bowls, war widows guyild, s s & a mothers, eaglehawk sub-branch, parma dance club, harcourt sub-branch, mr b wood & mrs wood, mr tout & mars tout, mrs keck, captain poole

Faded greenish folder with Col. J. Swatton, Bendigo written on a label on the front. Folder contains stock list, seating arrangement, List of Crockery, Complimentary Tickets 1951, Newspaper cuttings advertising the Ball and Guests of Honour - Lt.-Gen. Wells & Air Vice-Marshall A. M. Charlesworth.document, memo, stock list, r.s.l. bendigo collection - stock list, col j swatton, air vice-marshall a m charlesworth, lt.-gen wells

Stone from Abbey ruins at Mont St. Quentin, captured by the 21st Battalion A.I.F. on 1st Sept. 1918 & presented to the Myrtleford Sub-Branch by the Twenty-First Battalion Association, 20th November, 1971.The Stone is from the Abbey at Mont St. Quentin, captured by the 21st Battalion, 2nd Division A.I.F., on the 1st Sept. 1918. A Battle described by General Sir Henry Rawlinson, Commander, British Fourth Army as "The finest single feat of the War". During this Battle Sergeant "Alby" Lowerson, from Myrtleford was awarded the Victoria Cross for leading several men to capture a group of enemy machine guns that were holding up the advance. The Stone was presented in 1971 by members of the 21st Battalion Association, (named on the reverse side) to Myrtleford Sub-Branch R.S.L. Stone mounted on wooden board.Board inscribed with details of the mounted stone, with the names of those present on the reverse.world war 1, ww1, 21st battalion aif, 2nd australian division, western front, mont st quentin, sgt. a.d. lowerson v.c., myrtleford rsl

The badge design The League’s badge represents a readiness at all times to render service to Queen and country and to former comrades. It can’t be purchased and may only be worn by those who have served their country. The shield design is symbolic of the protection provided to those who wear it. Within the badge, red represents the blood ties of war that exist between comrades; white stands for the purity of the motives in joining the league – to render service without personal gain or ambition; and blue indicates a willingness to serve a comrade anywhere under the blue sky. The wattle represents Australia, with the leek, the rose, the thistle and the shamrock standing for Wales, England, Scotland and Ireland respectively.The collection of badges,medallion,issue diary and photograph shows what a soldier who served in WW1, received.It is good that this collection is still intact. Badge awarded to Driver of the 6th Field Ambulance, Malachy Sandy, no 3320,who enlisted March 6th 1915. RTA 14 Jan 1919.Metal badge with crown attached to top of badge.Two folded metal loop(for pin to attach to coat etc), soldered on back of badge. "1919" on crown."Australia" in red scroll along bottom of of badge.Engraved flowers top left and right below crown."Returned Sailors & Soldiers Imperial League" on blue circular background surrounding embossed soldier holding rifles. On the back of badge is : "Copyright / 83978 / Prouds Ltd"sandy, malachy, badge, rsl, imperial, league

A brown leather wallet containing a copy of the Australian Soldiers' Pocket Book. This book was given to soldiers and other servicemen during WW2. This pocket book has a bright red cover and contains details of relevant information considered useful to serving service personnel.non-fictionThe Australian Soldier's Pocket Book was a small publication with a red cover. It was designed to offer useful information to Australian Soldiers, serving at home and abroad during World War 2. The book was a gift from the A.C.F. (Australian Comforts Fund) and was revised several times during the war. It contained approximately 125 pages of facts and helpful hints. The Australian Soldier's Pocket Book was originally compiled and issued in Victoria by the Victorian R.S.L. War Service Fund. It's contents included 'rules and regulations' and other content which varied according to the date of print. For example, this edition contained articles titled "The Laws And Customs Of War" and "Things a Soldier Should Know". world war 11, soldiers' handbook, australian comfort fund (acf)

A framed collection of their photographs was donated by Mrs. J.B. Richardson. These were unveiled in a special ceremony at the school on the 17th October 1921. Also in 1921 an Avenue of Honour of gum trees was planted by schoolchildren and residents, along both sides of the Boorahaman road in front of the school. I do not know the exact date most of these trees remain. When the school was closed in 1949, local residents were invited to remove what ever they fancied, so Mr W.B. Richardson chose the two above mentioned items. After the death of both parents - last one in 1977 - Clarice Tobias and her Husband Jim took care of the shield and the photo`s. During 2002 the photo`s were presented to Wangaratta R.S.L. Sub/Branch,Timber frame with ornate edging containing 12 oval framed photographs of men in uniform with writing above and below. At top - State School No 1962 Roll of Honour Below - August 1914 - June 1916 The following soldiers are depicted from top left to right: Pte S Grossman, Pte S Plum, Pte W Byrne, Pte C Smith, Pte B Cummins, Pte H Perkins, Pte F Perkins, Pte A Perkins, Pte A C McDonald, Pte F Vonarx, Pte T Frasca, Pte G Richardson (centre)frasca, francis john vonarx 1981, william thomas byrne 5692, stanley w grossman, alexander mcdonald, richard cummins, sydney plum, leslie richardson, john claude smith, albert perkins, harry perkins, frederick perkins

Photograph of Wangaratta RSL Life Member Frank Ramage taken wearing WW2 Army uniform and slouch hat. Frank joined the C.M.F in 1943 and transferred to the 6th Field Ambulance A.I.F. in 1944 and discharged in 1946. He served in New Guinea and New Britain Frank Ramage joined the R.S.L. in 1956 and was made a Life Member in 1996Black plastic frame containing photocopy of photograph of soldier wearing slouch hat.frank ramage, 6th australian field ambulance, ww2, rsl life member, wangaratta rsl sub branch

Index, ill, p.286.non-fictions Australia's largest veterans' organization, the R.S.L. has been the subject of bitter controversy. The League has often been attacked, and as frequently defended, but it has never been examined in depth by an impartial observer. This book is the first detailed and dispassionate examination. It is not an 'official', or even an authorized account of the R.S.L.'s pressure group activities - while the League provided unrestricted access to its files and records, the organization's leaders exercised no censorship or control over the final results. The author examines the R.S.L.'s attempts to influence the Commonwealth government against a background of continual internal conflict over tactics. He describes the constant approaches to the government on pensions, medical benefits, war service homes, soldier settlement, employment preference, and gratuities, as well as on such controversial subjects as defence and anti-communism, all of which serve to mark the R.S.L. as one of Australia’s most active pressure groups. The book also points to the danger implicit in the R.S.L.'s attempt to monopolize the virtues which it claims are uniquely Australian. In its rigid enforcement of the exclusiveness of Anzac Day, it is argued, lie both the League's peculiar strength and its greatest problems. australia - politics and government, pressure groups - australia