The formation of the Bendigo Sub Branch goes as far back as 1915 - 16. Sub Branch Charters began in 1920Charter, timber frame with gold edge, the charter is ornate re the R.S.S.I.L.A Bendigo Sub Branch established and constituted. Has the "State of Victoria" at the top with 3 flags and RSL Badge central followed by various text styles and colours regarding the establishment of a Sub Branch. A red seal in the bottom left hand corner.Main points, "Doth hereby establish and constitute the Bendigo Sub Branch" "Dated this first day of July 1920" "Jas Martin President" "AM David Secretary"brsl, smirsl, charter

The document is a record of Legatee Crosbie and his visits to widows and families under the care of Melbourne Legacy. Legatee Crosbie gave over 40 years service to Melbourne Legacy (Footscray/Sunshine branch). Total widows and families visited 166. Between 1959 and 1999 it is estimated Legatee Crosbie visited each widow 4-5 times per year between 1959-1999. Legatee Crosbie demostrated outstanding service in the care and interest taken by him in his service to Legacy and those that needed help. An outstanding example of a Legatees' devotion to those under the care of Melbourne Legacy.Handwritten in blue biro, white blue lined paper, rectangular shape on cardboard backing.legatee, branch

The Geelong branch committee was established in 1976 to manage the Geelong Centre then based in Pakington Street, Newtown. One early decision was to call the Centre "Illawarra", meaning 'high place above or overlooking the sea'. The branch committee disbanded in 1993. The auxiliary was established in 1963 to increase services for blind and vision impaired local people by raising funds for Vision Australia Foundation, then known as the Association for the Blind. Over the next 39 years, until is disbanded in February 2002, the Illawarra Auxiliary (renamed in 1976) raised many thousands of dollars to achieve this aim. Branch Chairman: 1976-79 Mrs L.W.M. Heath, 1980-82 Mr R. Averay, 1982-85 Mr L.W.M. Heath, 1985-88 Mr P.P. Larcey, 1988-91 Dr. B.J. Landsell, 1991-93 Mr F. Francesevic Auxiliary President: 1964-66 Mrs K.S. Nall, 1967-69 Mrs G.S. Gray, 1970-72 Mrs L.M.W. Heath, 1973 Mrs E. Currell, 1974-75 Mrs L.W.M. Heath, 1975-78 Mrs E. Snibson, 1979-84 Mrs I.E. Backwell, 1984-86 Mrs D.P. Smith, 1986-89 Mrs E.E.A. Donaldson, 1989-93 Mrs B. McKane, 1993-99 Mrs J. Backwell, 1999- Mrs B. McKane This photograph was taken of the honour board that previously hung in the Geelong Centre.Image of honour board with names of the people who were Geelong Branch chairmen or Auxiliary Presidents association for the blind, illawarra (geelong)

Complete record of the Footscray/Sunshine Branch meetings between 28 March 1973 and 26 February 1990.Describes and itemises the activities and work of a typical Melbourne Legacy Branch in the 1970s and 1980s.Dark green hard covered foolscap book, tan spine and corners, typed minutes glued or stapled to the lined book pages.minutes, branch, activities, objectives

8 page Booklet about Remembrance Day Memorial Service 11th November 2023, Article regarding the service, remembrance poppy8 page Booklet about the Remembrance Day Memorial Service 11th November 2023, Article regarding the service, remembrance poppyremembrance day, greensborough rsl

Article with Photographs regarding the Vietnam Veterans of Australia and the commemoration of the end of the Vietnam War. Photographs by Rosie Bray.Article with Photographs, 7 pagesvietnam veterans, diamond valley vietnam veterans, vietnam war, war memorial, greensborough war memorial park

A history of the people and events that shaped the Eltham RSL. Includes biographical information on some life members of the Eltham RSL.Paperback book, 112 p., illus, Blue cover with illustration of RSL building.eltham rsl sub branch, max dimmack, returned services league of australia, eltham

Note by E.B. Littlejohn 11 December 1991, "Jessie M. Scott (Pixie) ploughing in orchard, winter 1941. 'Pixie' Scott scarifiying orchard, winter 1941."2 black and white photographs: (1) female student using horse drawn plough in the Orchard (2) 2 copies: female student using horse drawn scarifier in the Orchard. Pixie Scott is the student in both photographs(1): "Ploughing in Orchard," (2): "A student using a scarifier in the apple block, School of Horticulture Burnley June 1940."students, ploughing, orchard, female students, horse drawn plough, jessie m. scott, pixie scott, apple block, horse drawn scarifier, students working outside, scarifier, plough

Paper document, issued to W. Williamson on 16th June 1935, reminding him that annual fees are due by 21st June 1935, and of the penalties for failure to pay on time.w williamson, australian natives association, lodges

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List of Wangaratta Sub Branch Life Members who have been awarded Life Membership of the Returned & Services League of Australia.The elevation of a Service Member to Life Membership of the Returned & Services League of Australia is an honour that may only be approved by the National Executive on the recommendation of a State Branch. Great care must be displayed when considering nominating a Service Member for the honour of Life Membership of the League. Life Membership of any organisation is a single honour of great importance and any nomination must qualify the nominated member beyond all doubt as to their outstanding service to the League.Brown laminate five sided honour board with RSL crest and 12 names in gold coloured paintWangaratta Sub-Branch Life Membersrsl, wangaratta sub branch, life members

Letter from L P Youlden Secretary Ballarat RSL sub-branch congratulating Sylvia Mitchell and her workers on the fundraising achievement - dated 12/9/1944.Demonstrates one of many congratulatory letters and telegrams received by Sylvia.Letter - typed on Ballarat RSL Sub-branch letterhead.most popular conductress, sylvia mitchell, tramways, red cross, rsl, ballarat

The Northern Branch of Melbourne Legacy was formed in 1984 with a amalgamation of the Heidelberg Branch and Northcote/Preston/Whittlesea Branch. This document outlines the history of both branches. Heidelberg Branch was established 16th October, 1957. The Northcote/Preston/Whittlesea was established 3rd May, 1958. The history was compiled in 1988 by Legatee John N Roscholler and updated by Legatee Ian Harrison and Legatee Derithe Harrison in an addendum. It covers the formation of Widows Clubs. Preston/Reservoir was July 1985. Northcote began in May 1986, Heidelberg was November 1983. The Heidelberg Boys Club was established in 1958 and lasted until December 1979. Also information about the Legacy Support Group and Legacy Leadership Groups.The work of Legacy is worthy of recording and this covers the Northern Branch history.A4 document x 14 pages on the history of Northern Branch of Melbourne Legacy dated September 2023.heidelberg branch, northcote/preston/whittlesea branch, amalgamation, northern branch

In 1912 Mr. W.W.Walker was a member of the Learmonth ANA Branch No 75. This photo is part of the original collection of photos showing all 1912 Learmonth ANA Branch No 75.Black and white photo is of Mr. W.W.Walker.It is set in a brown woodgrain look mount rectangular with a shaped top.Third from right in bottom row ,it is part of a collection of photos showing all 1912 members of the Learmonth ANA B ranch No 75.LEARMONTH BRANCH NO 75.PRESENTED TO C.MEDWELL,ESQ.BY HIS FELLOW MEMBERS AS A MARK OF ESTEEM & APPRECIATION OF VALUABLE SERVICES RENDERED TO THE BRANCH AS SECRETARY.LEARMONTH 1912.w w walker 1912, learmonth ana branch no 75

Evidence of Lara RSL Sub-branch support provide to local supporting organisation.Evidence of Lara RSL Sub-branch support provide to local supporting organisation.A4 certificate of appreciation from Lara & District Men's Shed to Lara RSL Sub BranchA4 Certificate of Appreciation with Lara Men's Shed Logo and the Returned Service League Badge signed by President "Douglas Trigg" and Secretary " Geoff Morris" undated. Enclosed in a photo frame with glass front , wooden frame and masonite back boardlara and district men's shed

Evidence of Lara RSL Sub-Branch continuing support for Lara Community and resulted in it's membership growth by 30.14% Evidence of Lara RSL Sub-Branch continuing support for Lara Community.A4 picture frame containing a parchment of a Certificate of Appreciation given by the State Executive of the Victorian Branch of the Returned & Services League of Australia to Lara RSL Sub-Branch for accounting for the membership increase by 30.14 % dated 8/7/2010On the top of the Certificate of Achievement is the RSL Official Badge symbol and signed on the bottom by the State President and Chief Executive Officer.parchment for certificate of achievement, glass front, wooden frame, white card board back

In1912 Mr.A.E.Stewart was a valuable member of the Learmonth ANA Branch No75.Photo is part of original set of photos depicting all ANA Branch No 75 members in 1912.Black and white photo of Mr. A.E. Stewart.Oval in shape and set in a brown woodgrain look mount with his name inscribed in white ink at the base.It is at the right in second row in a collection of photos showing all 1912 members of the 1912 Learmonth ANA BranchNo 75.LEARMONTH ANA BRANCH NO 75. PRESENTED TO C.MEDWELL ESQ. BY HIS FELLOW MEMBERS AS A MARK OF ESTEEM & APPRECIATION OF VALUABLE SERVICES RENDERED TO THE BRANCH AS SECRETARY. LEARMONTH 1912.stewart a e 1912, learmonth ana branch no 75

In 1912 Mr R.E.Sara was the Assistant Secretary of the Learmonth ANA Branch No 75.Section of original collection of photos showing all members of the Learmonth ANA Branch No 75 in1912.This black and white photo is of Mr.R.E. Sara. It is rectangular in shape with a curved cutout top,set in a brown woodgrain mount and is in the second row and fourth from left.Mr Sara's name is inscribed in white at the botom of photo.LEARMONTH ANA BRANCH NO 75. PRESENTED TO C.MEDWELL ESQ. BY HIS FELLOW MEMBERS AS A MARK OF ESTEEM & APPRECIATION OF VALUABLE SERVICES RENDERED TO THE BRANCH AS SECRETARY. LEARMONTH 1912.learmonth ana branch no 75, r e sara assistant secrtary 1912

Kindly scanned from Ringwood Branch archival collectionTranscript (kindly completed by Ken Briscoe using ChatGPT) RINGWOOD BRANCH COUNTRY WOMEN'S ASSOCIATION INC. February 13, 1946 in the Ringwood Town Hall, the Mayoress, Mrs. H.E. Parker, called the meeting and Ringwood Branch Country Women's Association was formed, and would be in the Yarra Valley Group. Speaker for the day was Mrs. Wray, Group President, Yarra Valley Group. Office bearers elected were: • Mrs. Greenshields (President) • Mrs. Shields (Secretary) • Mrs. Roberts (Treasurer) At the inaugural meeting, 93 ladies joined, and the first general meeting of the Ringwood Branch was held March 7, 1946, and by the end of August the membership grew to 160. In 1946 the joining fee was 4/- and you never attended a meeting unless you wore hat and gloves. The first year, meetings were held in the main Town Hall, then they were transferred to the small hall, which had a creche next door, at the baby health centre, where mothers could leave their little ones, while mum enjoyed the meetings, demonstrations or entertainment. The Branch had a very good Choir, conducted by Mrs. Dorrie Davidson, also a very talented theatrical group. Each birthday they put on excellent stage shows, some beautiful costumes being hired from well-known Melbourne theatrical company. The 1956 Olympic stage show had some well-trained, but out of form, athletes. Highlight of the year was the Annual Ball and two Debutante Balls. New branches were formed in the district, Everard, East Ringwood, Heathmont, South Warrandyte. There was also, Ringwood Younger set, a night branch (later years was renamed Marana). It was then that our membership dropped. As more and more branches were started in the district, Ringwood was then allocated to the newly formed Maroondah Highway Group. Craft classes and demonstrations were of a high standard, with some interesting things being made such as millinery, dressmaking, pottery, etc. In 1960 when Ringwood was made a City, a C.W.A. float was entered in the procession, this was a mammoth task, as hundreds of flowers were made and wired to the float, which was in green and gold C.W.A. colours. The time came when the Town Hall was to be demolished, and we moved to the Church of England Hall, Civic Place, but after a short time, this hall was also demolished. Meetings were then held at Ringwood Library until the library was no longer available. Our last move was to our present meeting room at Lionswood. Today you dress as you wish and membership is $12.00. The Ringwood Branch in 1995 has 2 life members and 21 members. Alice Milner March 15, 1995 As a matter of interest, of those 160 members who joined in the first year, only one active member is left with the Branch

In the year 1912, Mr T.E.Connelly was a Committee member of the Learmonth ANA Branch No 75.This photo is a section of the original group of photos showing all members of the Learmonth ANA No 75 in 1912 Black and white photo of Mr. T.E.Connelly, oval in shape and set in a brown woodgrain finish mount. On the mount around the photo are painted decorative features. His name is inscribed in white at the base. It is in the fourth row and fourth from the left.LEARMONTH ANA BRANCH NO 75.PRESENTED TO C.MEDWELL ESQ. BY HIS FELLOW MEMBERS AS A MARK OF ESTEEM & APPRECIATION OF VALUABLE SERVICES RENDERED TO THE BRANCH AS SECRETARY. LARMONTH 1912.learmonth ana branch no 75, t e connelly committee member 1912

In 1944-1996 Edna Barrie was a member of the Melton Branch Country Women’s Association (CWA), Melton Branch, Secretary of the Branch in 1945 – 1946 and Branch International Secretary 1970-1971. She worked with choir, music and drama interest groups within the branch attaining both first and second place in 1959, second place in 1952 Exhibition and second in Music in 1960 in the state. She was involved in their handicraft craft events, fund raising and musical events and singing competitions. During the 1950s she trained Trios and Quartets in part singing for the CWA competitions in Ballarat and Melbourne. It was at this time that she developed her skill as a conductor and trainer of choirs. She later auditioned for the Victorian Choir for alto parts believing she would stand a better chance of being chosen, because of her ability to sing in natural harmony. In 1962 she participated in the Tenth Australian Country Women of the World (ACWW) Triennial Conference “Australia Presents: CWA Massed Choir” in the Melbourne Town Hall. This event was recorded by Super Sound Spotlight on 45 extended play vinyl record. The songs were Australian music and words, for example The Silver Stars are in the Sky, The Graceful Swaying Wattle and Kookaburra. Edna continued with her interest in the Victorian Choir regularly meeting at the CWA Headquarters in Toorak for rehearsals. In 1974 she took part in the Australian Choir at the fourteenth Triennial conference of the ACWW Interfaith Service held at the Perth Concert Hall on the 13th of October. Items celebrating 80 years of Country Women's Association and the closure of the Melton branchlocal significant groups, local identities, local special interest groups

John Kerr Barnes OAM. Refer Cat No 8040 for all Jacks other awards, Committee/Volunteer work for the Bendigo Sub Branch plus his WW2 service details.Certificate framed, frame is brown timber colour, certificate yellow colour with ornate edgeing, RSL logo at the top followed by in red "Returned and Services League of Australia", in blue "Victorian Branch Inc", text of award follows, signed and with red seal at RH bottom corner."Awarded to Jack Barnes as a token of Appreciation and in grateful recognition of services rendered to the Bendigo RSL Sub Branch as Secretary over 43 years".brsl, smirsl, appreciation

Letter from Roy Anderson of the Tramways Sub-branch of The Returned Sailors and Soldiers Imperial League of Australia, complimenting Sylvia Mitchell on her success and recording such a large sum is the largest single effort by an industrial organisation in the Commonwealth. Demonstrates one of many congratulatory letters and telegrams received by Sylvia.Letter - typed on quarto size on Tramways Sub branch RSSILA letterheadmost popular conductress, sylvia mitchell, tramways, red cross, rsl, tramways sub branch

Black and white photograph of the Brighton branch for the Association for the Blind at 7 Mair Street, Brighton. Known as Elanora, it provided nursing home support for elderly people who were blind or had low vision. The building still stands in 2020, albeit with some facade changes and the addition of a covered area to the entrance that is set back from the street. 1 black and white image of Brighton branch of the AFB buildings, association for the blind

In 1912 Mr. J.Yates was a valued member of the Learmonth ANA No75.Photo is part of original collection of photos which depict all1912 members of the Learmonth ANA Branch No75.Black and white photo is of Mr.J.Yates.Oval in shape and set in a brown woodgrain mount,to the bottom left is a decorative feature in white with his name inscribed at the base of photo.It is in the top row second from right and is part of a collection of photos which depict all 1912 members of the Learmonth ANA Branch No 75.LEARMONTH ANA BRANCH NO 75.PRESENTED TO C.MEDWELL ESQ. BY HIS FELLOW MEMBERS AS A MARK OF ESTEEM AND APPRECIATION OF VALUABLE SERVICES RENDERED TO THE BRANCH AS SECRETARY. LEARMONTH 1912.j yates 1912, learmonth ana branch no 75