Program from the last Anzac Day commemorative service held by the Port Melbourne Sub-Branch of the RSL, Saturday 25 April 1998 (in conjunction with the Anglican Church)war - world war ii, celebrations fetes and exhibitions, religion - anglican (holy trinity), societies clubs unions and other organisations, returned services league, rsl, ronald 'bunna' walsh, donald arthur langford, clyde holding, perce mcguire white, perce white

Given to PMH&PS by the local RSL Branch on their closure in May 1998Black and white photo of RSL Football Team 1947, mounted under plastic cover on beige backing made of brass coloured metal covered with paper. Label of same paper: 'Port Melbourne RSL FC 1947'. Metal stand attachedsport - australian rules football, societies clubs unions and other organisations, returned services league, rsl

Given to PMH&PS by the local RSL Branch on their closure in May 1998Small RSL poster 'Don't let a sub wreck your RSL memberSHIP - subscriptions now due'. Photo shows sub stalking a ship marked 'RSS&AILA'. Yellowed, fly specked.'4' in pencil below photosocieties clubs unions and other organisations, returned services league, rsl

Was left at 63 Station Street after Mrs Sanderson's death (daughter in law?)Framed letter 1908 from the Sandridge United Friendly Societies' Dispensary to Mr Sanderson of 63 Station Street, in appreciation of his services as Chairman. Handwritten and signed by William Stocker, Sec.Headed 'Sandridge United Friendly Societies'Dispensary. Watermark on left hand side: 'Cottonpole'societies clubs unions and other organisations, sandridge united friendly societies' dispensary, sanderson

Official organ of the Port Melbourne Sub-Branch RSL, Christmas edition 1966. Lewis, G (President, RSL 1966):Palmer, F. (vice president RSL 1966):Howard, S. (vice president RSL 1966):Pearson, W. (secretary RSL 1966):Barwise, H (treasurer RSL 1966):Stuckbery, Albert:Eason, H:Larkin, G:Wood, E.:Barfoot, W.:Franklin, T.:Young, G.:Kidd, W.:Frost, G.:Deaker, P.:Kent, R.:Tucker, F.returned services league, rsl, societies clubs unions and other organisations, g lewis, f palmer, s howard, w pearson, h barwise, albert stuckbery, h eason, g larkin, e wood, w barfoot, t franklin, g young, w kidd, g frost, p deaker, r kent, f tucker

Stand Easy - offical organ of the South Melbourne RSL, Christmas 1963societies clubs unions and other organisations, south melbourne rsl

Various ephemera of local interest which give a picture of changes in the community 2018/19.Giving an idea of some changes in the communityLetter from City of Port Phillip to resident Maree CHALMERS dated 5 September 2018 welcoming Spring and listing services and upcoming activities in the areasocial activities, maree chalmers, societies clubs unions and other organisations, local government - city of port phillip

On ending of RSL lease and therefore imminent sale and development of the land - Princes to Station at Bridge - David Thompson recorded exterior details of the building.Photo: detail of RSL shield, from series of photos of Excelsior Hall ('Diggers' Hall'), RSL Port Melbourne branch headquarters 1948 - 1998. Made June 1998 by David THOMPSON.societies clubs unions and other organisations, excelsior hall, built environment, returned services league, rsl

On ending of RSL lease and therefore imminent sale and development of the land - Princes to Station at Bridge - David THOMPSON recorded exterior details of the building.Photo: detail of Princes St entrance, from series of photos of Excelsior Hall ('Diggers' Hall'), RSL Port Melbourne branch headquarters 1948 - 1998. Made June 1998 by David THOMPSON.societies clubs unions and other organisations, excelsior hall, built environment, returned services league, rsl

On ending of RSL lease and therefore imminent sale and development of the land - Princes to Station at Bridge - David THOMPSON recorded exterior details of the building.Photo: building, Princes Street, from series of photos of Excelsior Hall ('Diggers' Hall'), RSL Port Melbourne branch headquarters 1948 - 1998. Made June 1998 by David THOMPSON.societies clubs unions and other organisations, excelsior hall, built environment, returned services league, rsl

On ending of RSL lease and therefore imminent sale and development of the land - Princes to Station at Bridge - David THOMPSON recorded exterior details of the building.Photo: detail of 'R' from gate at Bridge Street side, from series of photos of Excelsior Hall ('Diggers' Hall'), RSL Port Melbourne branch headquarters 1948 - 1998. Made June 1998 by David THOMPSON.societies clubs unions and other organisations, excelsior hall, built environment, returned services league, rsl

On ending of RSL lease and therefore imminent sale and development of the land - Princes to Station at Bridge - David THOMPSON recorded exterior details of the building.Photo: detail of 'S' from gate at Bridge Street side, from series of photos of Excelsior Hall ('Diggers' Hall'), RSL Port Melbourne branch headquarters 1948 - 1998. Made June 1998 by David THOMPSON.societies clubs unions and other organisations, excelsior hall, built environment, returned services league, rsl

On ending of RSL lease and therefore imminent sale and development of the land - Princes to Station at Bridge - David THOMPSON recorded exterior details of the building.Photo: detail of 'L' from gate at Bridge Street side, from series of photos of Excelsior Hall ('Diggers' Hall'), RSL Port Melbourne branch headquarters 1948 - 1998. Made June 1998 by David THOMPSON.societies clubs unions and other organisations, excelsior hall, built environment, returned services league, rsl

On ending of RSL lease and therefore imminent sale and development of the land - Princes to Station at Bridge - David THOMPSON recorded exterior details of the building.Photo: Bridge Street side of hall, from series of photos of Excelsior Hall ('Diggers' Hall'), RSL Port Melbourne branch headquarters 1948 - 1998. Made June 1998 by David THOMPSON.societies clubs unions and other organisations, excelsior hall, built environment, returned services league, rsl

On ending of RSL lease and therefore imminent sale and development of the land - Princes to Station at Bridge - David THOMPSON recorded exterior details of the building.Photo: entrance in Station Street, from series of photos of Excelsior Hall ('Diggers' Hall'), RSL Port Melbourne branch headquarters 1948 - 1998. Made June 1998 by David THOMPSON.societies clubs unions and other organisations, excelsior hall, built environment, returned services league, rsl

On ending of RSL lease and therefore imminent sale and development of the land - Princes to Station at Bridge - David THOMPSON recorded exterior details of the building.Photo: view from railway reserve of Station Street facade, from series of photos of Excelsior Hall ('Diggers' Hall'), RSL Port Melbourne branch headquarters 1948 - 1998. Made June 1998 by David THOMPSON.societies clubs unions and other organisations, excelsior hall, built environment, returned services league, rsl

On ending of RSL lease and therefore imminent sale and development of the land - Princes to Station at Bridge - David THOMPSON recorded exterior details of the building.Photo: louvred window, Station Street, from series of photos of Excelsior Hall ('Diggers' Hall'), RSL Port Melbourne branch headquarters 1948 - 1998. Made June 1998 by David THOMPSON.societies clubs unions and other organisations, excelsior hall, built environment, returned services league, rsl

On ending of RSL lease and therefore imminent sale and development of the land - Princes to Station at Bridge - David THOMPSON recorded exterior details of the building.Photo: side window, Station Street, from series of photos of Excelsior Hall ('Diggers' Hall'), RSL Port Melbourne branch headquarters 1948 - 1998. Made June 1998 by David THOMPSON.societies clubs unions and other organisations, excelsior hall, built environment, returned services league, rsl

On ending of RSL lease and therefore imminent sale and development of the land - Princes to Station at Bridge - David THOMPSON recorded exterior details of the building.Photo: Princes Street facade, upper detail. From series of photos of Excelsior Hall ('Diggers' Hall'), RSL Port Melbourne branch headquarters 1948 - 1998. Made June 1998 by David THOMPSON.societies clubs unions and other organisations, excelsior hall, built environment, returned services league, rsl

On ending of RSL lease and therefore imminent sale and development of the land - Princes to Station at Bridge - David THOMPSON recorded exterior details of the building.Photo: close up of Princes Street facade, upper detail. From series of photos of Excelsior Hall ('Diggers' Hall'), RSL Port Melbourne branch headquarters 1948 - 1998. Made June 1998 by David THOMPSON.societies clubs unions and other organisations, excelsior hall, built environment, returned services league, rsl

On ending of RSL lease and therefore imminent sale and development of the land - Princes to Station at Bridge - David THOMPSON recorded exterior details of the building.Photo: view from Princes and Bridge Streets. From series of photos of Excelsior Hall ('Diggers' Hall'), RSL Port Melbourne branch headquarters 1948 - 1998. Made June 1998 by David THOMPSON.societies clubs unions and other organisations, excelsior hall, built environment, returned services league, rsl

On ending of RSL lease and therefore imminent sale and development of the land - Princes to Station at Bridge - David THOMPSON recorded exterior details of the building.Photo: view from Princes and Bridge Streets, showing Dispensary. From series of photos of Excelsior Hall ('Diggers' Hall'), RSL Port Melbourne branch headquarters 1948 - 1998. Made June 1998 by David THOMPSON.societies clubs unions and other organisations, excelsior hall, built environment, returned services league, rsl

On ending of RSL lease and therefore imminent sale and development of the land - Princes to Station at Bridge - David THOMPSON recorded exterior details of the building.Photo: detail of wrought iron 'RSL' on Princes Street entrance (background brick). From series of photos of Excelsior Hall ('Diggers' Hall'), RSL Port Melbourne branch headquarters 1948 - 1998. Made June 1998 by David THOMPSON.societies clubs unions and other organisations, excelsior hall, built environment, returned services league, rsl

On ending of RSL lease and therefore imminent sale and development of the land - Princes to Station at Bridge - David THOMPSON recorded exterior details of the building.Photo: detail of wrought iron 'RSL' on Princes Street entrance (background door). From series of photos of Excelsior Hall ('Diggers' Hall'), RSL Port Melbourne branch headquarters 1948 - 1998. Made June 1998 by David THOMPSON.societies clubs unions and other organisations, excelsior hall, built environment, returned services league, rsl

On ending of RSL lease and therefore imminent sale and development of the land - Princes to Station at Bridge - David THOMPSON recorded exterior details of the building.Photo: detail of 'RSL' inlaid in terrazzo, front gate. From series of photos of Excelsior Hall ('Diggers' Hall'), RSL Port Melbourne branch headquarters 1948 - 1998. Made June 1998 by David THOMPSON.societies clubs unions and other organisations, excelsior hall, built environment, returned services league, rsl

On ending of RSL lease and therefore imminent sale and development of the land - Princes to Station at Bridge - David THOMPSON recorded exterior details of the building.Photo: side of hall from Bridge Street. From series of photos of Excelsior Hall ('Diggers' Hall'), RSL Port Melbourne branch headquarters 1948 - 1998. Made June 1998 by David THOMPSON.societies clubs unions and other organisations, excelsior hall, built environment, returned services league, rsl

On ending of RSL lease and therefore imminent sale and development of the land - Princes to Station at Bridge - David THOMPSON recorded exterior details of the building.Photo: gate, Bridge Street. From series of photos of Excelsior Hall ('Diggers' Hall'), RSL Port Melbourne branch headquarters 1948 - 1998. Made June 1998 by David THOMPSON.societies clubs unions and other organisations, excelsior hall, built environment, returned services league, rsl

On ending of RSL lease and therefore imminent sale and development of the land - Princes to Station at Bridge - David THOMPSON recorded exterior details of the building.Photo: detail gate, Bridge Street. From series of photos of Excelsior Hall ('Diggers' Hall'), RSL Port Melbourne branch headquarters 1948 - 1998. Made June 1998 by David THOMPSON.societies clubs unions and other organisations, excelsior hall, built environment, returned services league, rsl

On ending of RSL lease and therefore imminent sale and development of the land - Princes to Station at Bridge - David Thompson recorded exterior details of the building.Photo: hall from Station and Bridge Streets. From series of photos of Excelsior Hall ('Diggers' Hall'), RSL Port Melbourne branch headquarters 1948 - 1998. Made June 1998 by David THOMPSON.societies clubs unions and other organisations, excelsior hall, built environment, returned services league, rsl

On ending of RSL lease and therefore imminent sale and development of the land - Princes to Station at Bridge - David THOMPSON recorded exterior details of the building.Photo: view from south, showing Station Hotel (redeveloped as residences) and caretaker's cottage at Dispensary (110 Station Street). From series of photos of Excelsior Hall ('Diggers' Hall'), RSL Port Melbourne branch headquarters 1948 - 1998. Made June 1998 by David THOMPSON.societies clubs unions and other organisations, excelsior hall, built environment, returned services league, rsl