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Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Audio - Oral history interview, Lt/Gen Ash Power (Rtd), 21/3/2018
Ash Power is a retired senior officer of the Australian Army and a veteran of Iraq, Afghanistan, East Timor and Bougainville. Between 2011 and 2014, Power notably served as Chief of Joint Operations. In this oral history extract, Power reflects on what the RSL means to him and the resounding collective mission of ex-service organisations.This digital oral history interview was conducted at Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch on March 21, 2018 as part of the Veterans Heritage Project.lt/gen ash power (rtd), oral history -
Melbourne Legacy
Badge, I help Legacy Badge, 1996
A badge that was produced to promote a Vietnam Veterans' Motorcycle ride around Australia in 1996 in support of Legacy. An article in Trove shows a VetAffairs newsletter in July 1996 saying that 110 Vietnam veteran bikers spent 46 days in May and June 1996 riding over 14,000 kms to connect with veterans around the country. The Vietnam Veterans' Motorcycle Club organised the ride to raise awareness for Legacy who was looking after more than 122,000 widows and 2,000 children throughout Australia. The symbol of Legacy is the Torch and Wreath of Laurel. The Torch signifies the undying flame of service and sacrifice of those who gave their lives for their country. The Wreath of Laurel is the symbol of our remembrance of them. A record of an event in 1996 that supported Legacy organised by the Vietnam Veterans' Motorcycle Club.Round metal badge x 2 with blue background, the Legacy torch and a yellow map of Australia. It says 'I help Legacy. Vets Connect. Vietnam Veterans Motorcycle Ride around Australia 1996 in support of Legacy.'legacy promotion, fundraising, vietnam veterans -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Mitcham RSL Honours Mr. Cec Cook, 1970
Article on proclamation of Cec Cook as Mitcham RSL's Man of the Year. Presentation for his 50 years of service, with obituary for Eugene (Gene) Panelli, World War 1 Veteran and Mitcham RSL Member.Article on proclamation of Cec Cook as Mitcham RSL's Man of the Year and presentation for his 50 years of service, with obituary for Eugene (Gene) Panelli, World War 1 Veteran and Mitcham RSL Member.Article on proclamation of Cec Cook as Mitcham RSL's Man of the Year. Presentation for his 50 years of service, with obituary for Eugene (Gene) Panelli, World War 1 Veteran and Mitcham RSL Member.mitcham returned servicemen's league, cook, a. c., panelli, e. -
Tramways/East Melbourne RSL Sub Branch - RSL Victoria Listing id: 27511
Audio - Oral history interview - Tim Woods, Tim Woods Vietnam Oral interview
Tim Woods is a Vietnam veteran. Here, he recalls the anti-war sentiment and hostile public reception of troupes in the early 1970s despite Australia’s conscription policy – the National Service Scheme – which was eventually abolished in December 1972.This digital oral history interview was conducted at Anzac House for Tramways/East Melbourne RSL Sub Branch on September 20, 2017 as part of the Veterans Heritage Project.Tim Woods Vietnam Experiencesveietnam era, anti war sentiments, national service scheme, hostile public.conscription policy -
Waverley RSL Sub Branch
Banner / scroll Memory of revisit to Korea, Memory of revisit to Korea
Presented to Sir William Keys (Korean Veteran) After active service in both World War II and Korea, where he received the Military Cross, Sir William served as first, national secretary and then president of the RSL, a position he held for 27 years. (Kerry O'BRIEN 7:30 Report 3/5/2000)Small rayon banner commorating the return visit to Korea by Korean War Veterans. Showing the flags of Nations who participated in the UN operationreturn visit to Korea korean veterans sir william keys -
Surrey Hills Historical Society Collection
Book, Celebrating 25 years: silver anniversary, 1995
Looks back on twenty-five years history of the Federation of Veteran Vintage and Classic Vehicle Clubs. Note: Alexander Staig and David Staig of Surrey Hills feature on pages 5-9.Looks back on twenty-five years history of the Federation of Veteran Vintage and Classic Vehicle Clubs. Note: Alexander Staig and David Staig of Surrey Hills feature on pages 5-9.automobiles, antique and classic cars, (mr) malcolm grant, (mr) alexander staig, (mr) david staig, surrey engine and boiler works, (miss) elsie stevens -
Geelong RSL Sub Branch
Flag - US Vietnam Veterans, There is no makers mark, Mid 20th Century
This Flag was designed to honour US Vietnam Veterans.The Flag is has the Unit Patches of the US Units that served during the Vietnam era - August 1964 to May 1975.This flag is oblong, cloth material, colour olive/brown, it has a map of Vietnam in a round red circle with the words Vietnam Veteran above the circle in a black half circle are the words Our Cause Was Just. There are 12 Unit Patches in a circular pattern around the other circles.flag, united states, vietnam veterans -
Running Rabbits Military Museum operated by the Upwey Belgrave RSL Sub Branch
Shoulder Badges
Crazy Veteran U.S.A.ephemera, vietnam, general -
Running Rabbits Military Museum operated by the Upwey Belgrave RSL Sub Branch
Badge
Malaya Veterans Associationbadge/buttons, malaya, general -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Document, The Veteran
A photocopy of the poem, The Veteran.poetry, vietnam veteran -
Ballarat Clarendon College
Trophy
The Veterans Plate trophy was awarded at the Annual Sports Day. Thomas Anderson (BD 30/06/1886) entered Ballarat College in 1903 as a 17yo. He was the son of J W T Anderson of Waubra and had previously attended Waubra SS VI Class. The Ballarat Old Collegians Association notes in The Minervan 1913 that "each year the Association presents to the College Sports committee the College Cups (Senior and Junior), the Old Collegians Cup and the Veterans Plate. Squat, double-handle silver rose bowl cup with fluted rim and silver stand; ornate floral engraving on bowl and stand; folding detail on handles. Inscribed on face of bowl: VETERANS PLATE / 1910 / T ANDERSON Inscribed on rear of bowl: Ballarat College crestthomas-anderson, veterans-plate, athletics, ballarat-college -
Bendigo Military Museum
Badge - TRAVEL PASS, WW1, 1980
Part of the Cooper Collection. Badge issued to WW1 Veterans which entitled them to free travel in appreciation of services rendered.Round dark blue enamel badge with inscribed wording: Enamelling on gold coloured background.Inscribed wording: World War 1 Veterans Travel Pass 1980. Member no. 328. Stamped on back: NOT TRANSFERABLE, SWANN & HUDSON.cooper collection, ww1 veterans, travel pass, badge -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Photograph - Photograph -Vietnam Veterans memorial garden, 14/08/1993
Syd Cuffe was the Portland Town Crier from 1983 to 2013. The role of Town Crier was created for Syd Cuffe in 1983 in the lead up to Portland’s 150th anniversary celebrations held in 1984-85. 200 items from Mr. Cuffe’s estate were donated to the Glenelg Shire Cultural Collection. The items relate to his town crying activities and community work across the Shire and further afield.Coloured photo. Vietnam Veterans Motorcycle Club in Bentinck St Portland, for the dedication of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Garden. -
Running Rabbits Military Museum operated by the Upwey Belgrave RSL Sub Branch
Shoulder Badges
Vietnam Veterans Against the Warbadge/buttons, vietnam, army -
Running Rabbits Military Museum operated by the Upwey Belgrave RSL Sub Branch
Plaque
1987 Vietnam Veterans Paradeplaque -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Film - Film, DVD, Kokoda 2006: once were warriors (Garry Baker)
Vietnam Veterans on the Kokoda Trail -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Film - Film, DVD, Evening festivities on the 40th anniversary of Long Tan, 18 August 2006 in Vung Tau, Vietnam (2 copies)
Concert for veterans with live musiclong tan, battle of, 1966 - anniversaries etc. -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Film - Film, DVD, Behind the Wire: Looping Film, DVD
Images and Stories of Vietnam Veterans.vietnam war, 1961 - 1975, personal narratives - australian -
Diamond Valley Vietnam Veterans Sub-Branch
Certificate - VVAA (Vic), 18/12/2009
A record of gratitude for the Sub Branch's assistance to Vietnam veterans after the disastrous bushfires in 2009.Significant to have visible some simple evidence that the Vietnam veteran Sub Branches look after their own if they are experiencing difficulties,Famed Certificate, rectangular in shape in portrait profile, metal frame."Awarded by the Victorian Branch of the Vietnam Veterans Association of Australia to the Diamond Valley Sub Branch in recognition of your support of the Victorian Vietnam Veteran Community Through your Contribution to the 2009 Victorian Bushfire Appeal". Signed by the State President, Bob Elworthy, 18 December 2009. With the organisation's motto at the foot of the Certificate: "HONOUR THE DEAD BUT FIGHT LIKE HELL FOR THE LIVING"diamond valley vietnam veterans sub branch, vvaa (vic) -
Marysville & District Historical Society
Photograph (item) - Colour photograph, Unknown
A colour photograph of the plaque commemorating Victorian veterans who have lost their lives in various conflicts in world history which was placed in the Cumberland Memorial Scenic Reserve on 16th February 1994, the day of the opening of the reserve.The Cumberland Memorial Scenic Reserve comprises of 275 hectares set aside as a reserve to commemorate Victorians who have died in service or were killed in action in World War One, World War Two, and conflicts since 1945. The reserve is situated on the Marysville-Wood's Point Road.THE CUMBERLAND MEMORIAL SCENIC RESERVE THIS 275 HECTARES OF HIGH COUNTRY HAS BEEN SET ASIDE AS A RESERVE IN MEMORY OF/ THOSE VICTORIANS WHO FELL ON FOREIGN FIELDS IN THE GREAT WAR 1914 - 1918,/ THE SECOND WORLD WAR 1939 - 1945 AND ALL POST WAR II CONFLICTS LEST WE FORGET MARYSVILLE SUB BRANCH RSL AND THE SCENIC RESERVES COMMITTEE GAZETTED 1993 (DEPARTMENT OF CONSERVATION) OFFICIALLY OPENED BY BRUCE RUXTON OBE. ON THE 16TH FEBRUARY 1994 DAN GOULD/ PRESIDENT MARYSVILLE RSL ED MESSER/ HON SECRETARY HON. JIM PLOWMAN/ MINISTER FOR ENERGY AND MINERALS MAX COCKERERLL/ HON. SECRETARY SCENIC RESERVES COMMITTEEcumberland memorial scenic reserve, marysville, victoria, marysville-woods point road -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper clippings, 20/11/1968
Collection of newspaper clippers in scrap book dated 1960 - 1973Newspaper article concerning the return of Jack Barclay (mother's name Grayden)of Hastings for Phillip Island's centenary 1968. Photograph of Barclay with Shire President and a Councillor."Veteran Returns"local history, newspapers, jack barclay's return for phillip island's centenary 1968, jack barclay, jean jamieson -
Federation University Historical Collection
Newspaper - Newsclip, Ballarat Courier, The Boys From Ballarat (ANZACs), 1988, 25/04/1988
Newsclip on the ANZAC veterans from Ballarat.anzac, world war one, 18th australian army service corps, sydney rawlings, john brazenor, les sim, gordon spittle, harry holmes, arch gilbert, bob bradby, jack reid, joe fawcett, jack maas, chatham-holmes family collection, john atkinson, arthur oxbrow, ray vickery, tim eustace, dick redfern, world war 1, aif -
Running Rabbits Military Museum operated by the Upwey Belgrave RSL Sub Branch
Cap
Peaked cap Vietnam Veterans of Americasouvenirs, modern, general -
Running Rabbits Military Museum operated by the Upwey Belgrave RSL Sub Branch
ANZAC Biscuit Tin - "Veteran & Boy"
ANZAC Biscuit Tin "Veteran & Boy"miscellaneous, 2009, general -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Film - Film, Video, War story 2
Features 3 stories about veteransvietnam war, 1961-1975 - participation, american -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Document, National Congress
Typewritten proposal regarding alternative treatment for Veterans, listing alternatives to Western Merdicine in favour of Natural & Alternative Therapies seeking permission from the Hon Minister of Veteran Affairs and the Federal Court. Page referring to War Graves of Veterans (dec).References to vartious books availabledocument, medical -
Diamond Valley Vietnam Veterans Sub-Branch
Container - Bottle, c2016
The port was one of many initiatives by the Victorian Branch of Vietnam Veterans Association of Australia to commemorate the Battle of Long Tan.Significant to the extent that it is a reminder that 2016 was a significant commemoration of a major battle in Vietnam - the Battle of Long Tan.Bottle of port; Pfeiffers brand, 500 ml; 2016 VVAA (Vic) label commemorates 50th Anniversary of the Battle of Long TanLabel headed Victorian Branch Vietnam Veterans Association of Australia; then 50th Anniversary logo finishing with "Commemorative Port". Fine print on label satisfies regulatory labeling requirements.vietnam, diamond valley vietnam veterans sub branch, battle of long tan -
Clayton RSL Sub Branch
Button, Australian Air League
This is a circa late 1930s donation pin for the Australian Air League (AAL). The AAL was started in 1934 by war veteran George Robey when he discovered there was no Australian organization for youths interested in aviation. Part of the button collection of Frederick Hyams Round pin, navy blue background This is a circa late 1930s donation pin for the Australian Air League (AAL). The AAL was started in 1934 by war veteran George Robey when he discovered there was no Australian organization for youths interested in aviation.Australian Air League To Defend*To Develop 5c Sold by Gen. Secty. Only -
Running Rabbits Military Museum operated by the Upwey Belgrave RSL Sub Branch
Newspaper
War Weary Veterans. 1000 Days of Servicenewspapers -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Audio - Audio, CD, Back to the Front: Australian newspaper article about Pandanus Park in Queensland
Pandanus Park is a camping retreat for Vietnam Veteransvietnam veterans - australia, pandanus park