Petrie Park Montmorency, 1960s. This photograph shows the early development of Petrie Park, showing a dirt track to the oval and children's play equipment in foreground. The park is situated in Mountainview Road. Today the Montmorency Eltham RSL is also located in Petrie Park.Digital copy of black and white photographpetrie park montmorency, mountainview road montmorency, montmorency eltham rsl

Historical Plaques in the Greensborough shopping strip. The Commercial Bank was the first purpose-built bank in Greensborough. It stood near the current (2019) site of LaPorchetta in Main Street. Further information available on GHS website.The Main Street Plaques Project was undertaken by Greensborough Historical Society and made possible with a grant from the Greensborough RSL.Digital copies of 2 colour photographsmain street greensborough, main street plaques project

Historical Plaques in the Greensborough shopping strip. The view of Main Street Greensborough in 1923. This photograph was taken from near the current (2019) site of the Plaza entrance in Main Street. Further information available on GHS website.The Main Street Plaques Project was undertaken by Greensborough Historical Society and made possible with a grant from the Greensborough RSL.Digital copy colour photographmain street greensborough, main street plaques project

Historical Plaques in the Greensborough shopping strip. The Ashril Theatre in Main Street Greensborough. This Theatre stood near the current (2019) site of the Plaza entrance in Main Street. Further information available on GHS website.The Main Street Plaques Project was undertaken by Greensborough Historical Society and made possible with a grant from the Greensborough RSL. Digital copy colour photographmain street greensborough, main street plaques project, ashril theatre

Historical Plaques in the Greensborough shopping strip. The changing face of Main Street Greensborough. This group of photographs shown Main Street roughly from the current (2019) site of Pelligra Cakes in Main Street. Further information available on GHS website.The Main Street Plaques Project was undertaken by Greensborough Historical Society and made possible with a grant from the Greensborough RSL. Digital copy of colour photographmain street greensborough, main street plaques project

Photograph of the rail line approaching Greensborough. This is behind the current RSL, looking towards the Pinehills Estate.Digital copy of black and white photograph. trains, greensborough railway station, pinehills estate

The words "the last man to leave Gallipoli" was discovered on a letter amongst service records belonging to Ivan Joseph BarnardClipping of article published in RSL Newsletter 2014.gallipoli, ivan joseph barnard

In 2018, Greensborough Historical Society placed plaques in the Main Street area of Greensborough. In these photographs, Jillian Riley is shown the plaque of the Ashril Theatre, which belonged to her father Stan Riley. Jill is accompanied by Rosie Bray and GHS President Noel Withers.The Main Street Plaques Project placed historical information about original Greensborough buildings as close to the original site as possible. Further information available on the GHS website. The Plaques were made possible through a Greensborough RSL Grant.Digital copy of 3 colour photographs.main street plaques project, ashril theatre

In 2018, Greensborough Historical Society placed plaques in the Main Street area of Greensborough. In these photographs, GHS President Noel Withers and GHS member Chris Foster view the plaque of Medhurst's shop and dwelling on Grimshaw Street Greensborough.The Main Street Plaques Project placed historical information about original Greensborough buildings as close to the original site as possible. Further information available on the GHS website. The Plaques were made possible through a Greensborough RSL Grant.Digital copy of 2 colour photographs.main street plaques project, medhurst family, medhurst's fruit shop, grimshaw street greensborough

In 2018, Greensborough Historical Society placed plaques in the Main Street area of Greensborough. In these photographs, GHS member Chris Foster has photographed the plaque of theh original Greensborough Hotel on the corner of Main and Church Street Greensborough.The Main Street Plaques Project placed historical information about original Greensborough buildings as close to the original site as possible. Further information available on the GHS website. The Plaques were made possible through a Greensborough RSL Grant.Digital copy of 2 colour photographs.main street plaques project, greensborough hotel, main street greensborough, church street greensborough

In 2018, Greensborough Historical Society placed plaques in the Main Street area of Greensborough. In these photographs, GHS member Chris Foster has photographed the installation of the plaque of Main Street Greensborough 1923. The Main Street Plaques Project placed historical information about original Greensborough buildings as close to the original site as possible. Further information available on the GHS website. The Plaques were made possible through a Greensborough RSL Grant.Digital copy of 2 colour photographs.main street plaques project, main street greensborough

In 2018, Greensborough Historical Society placed plaques in the Main Street area of Greensborough. In this photograph, GHS member Chris Foster has photographed the installation of the Ashril Theatre plaque on Main Street Greensborough. The Main Street Plaques Project placed historical information about original Greensborough buildings as close to the original site as possible. Further information available on the GHS website. The Plaques were made possible through a Greensborough RSL Grant.Digital copy of colour photograph.main street plaques project, main street greensborough, ashril theatre

In 2018, Greensborough Historical Society placed plaques in the Main Street area of Greensborough. In these photographs, GHS member Chris Foster, accompanied by GHS President Noel Withers, has photographed the installation of the 'Changing face of Main Street' plaque on Main Street Greensborough. The Main Street Plaques Project placed historical information about original Greensborough buildings as close to the original site as possible. Further information available on the GHS website. The Plaques were made possible through a Greensborough RSL Grant.Digital copy of 3 colour photographs.main street plaques project, main street greensborough

In 2018, Greensborough Historical Society placed plaques in the Main Street area of Greensborough. In these photographs, GHS member Chris Foster, accompanied by GHS President Noel Withers, has photographed the installation of the 'Commercial Bank' plaque on Main Street Greensborough. The Main Street Plaques Project placed historical information about original Greensborough buildings as close to the original site as possible. Further information available on the GHS website. The Plaques were made possible through a Greensborough RSL Grant.Digital copy of 2 colour photographs.main street plaques project, main street greensborough, commercial bank greensborough

In 2018, Greensborough Historical Society placed plaques in the Main Street area of Greensborough. In these photographs, GHS member Chris Foster, accompanied by GHS President Noel Withers, has photographed the installation of the 'Stubley Motors' plaque on Main Street Greensborough. The Main Street Plaques Project placed historical information about original Greensborough buildings as close to the original site as possible. Further information available on the GHS website. The Plaques were made possible through a Greensborough RSL Grant.Digital copy of 2 colour photographs.main street plaques project, main street greensborough, stubley motors

In 2018, Greensborough Historical Society placed plaques in the Main Street area of Greensborough. In these photographs, GHS member Chris Foster, accompanied by GHS President Noel Withers, has photographed the installation of the 'Quirk the Tailor and Mrs Quirk's Tearoom' plaque on Main Street Greensborough. The Main Street Plaques Project placed historical information about original Greensborough buildings as close to the original site as possible. Further information available on the GHS website. The Plaques were made possible through a Greensborough RSL Grant.Digital copy of 2 colour photographs.main street plaques project, main street greensborough, quirk family

Presentation on the work of the War Graves Working Group of the RSL and private historians investigating the possibilitiy of ex-servicemen who died while resident at the Mont Park Military Mental Asylum, closed in the late 1920s, being buried in the grounds currently occupied by La Trobe University27 p. black & white and col. photographs, tables. Powerpoint presentation.cemeteries, world war 1, mont park hospital, latrobe university

A Returned Services icon, Bill McKenna, has been honoured for more than 30 years of tireless work at the Montmorency-Eltham RSL Sub branch.News article 1 page, black text and colour image .montmorency eltham rsl, bill mckenna, service award, returned services league

Watsonia Primary School has close ties with the Watsonia RSL and Simpson Barracks School of Music.Newspaper clipping, black and white text and image.watsonia primary school, watsonia rsl, simpson barracks school of music

A history of the Watsonia RSL sub-branch was launched in 1995. The book is "The Tin Shed and beyond" by Shirley Hardy-Rix.Newspaper clipping, black text with photograph.watsonia rsl sub-branch, watsonia rsl

Booklet from ANZAC Day ceremony 25/04/2018, and article by Rosie Bray12 p. booklet colour illustrations, 1 p. articleanzac day 2018

Commemorates a visit to to Watsonia Primary school on 15th August 1995 by members of Watsonia RSL and members of the Army School of Music for a wreath laying ceremony.The ceremony was a part of the Australia Remembers celebrations commemorating the 50th Anniversary of the end of World War II.A black and white photocopy of a newspaper article featuring a large photograph of some ADF personel with school children.Some blue biro words at the bottom and the word "Watsonia" in pencil at the top right corner.watsonia rsl, watsonia primary school, army school of music, australia remembers

A thief broke into Montmorency Eltham RSL and stole $3000 in cash. The RSL will now improve security measures.News clipping, black text, colour image.montmorency eltham rsl, bill mckenna

Change in players at Bundoora RSL Lawn Bowls are discussed.News clipping, black text, colour image.bundoora rsl lawn bowls, josh corless, nick mcintyre

Biographical information about soldiers from the Cobram District who died in World War 1 produced by the Cobram Historical Society and Cobram RSL.Pamphlet, 44 p., col. illus.world war 1, cobram

Greensborough Football Club players and Watsonia RSL sub-branch combined to makeover the garden of a local widow.News clipping, black text, colour image.greensborough football club, watsonia rsl

Watsonia Returned and Services League was established in 1952 in a then outer suburb of Melbourne subdivided for war service homes and lacking in most community facilities. Watsonia RSL was incorporated in 1998; and celebrated it's 50th Anniversary as one of Victoria's foremost clubs. This sticker commemorates this event in 2002. Dark blue sticker with yellow and white text and logo (?) in yellow Watsonia RSL 50th Anniversary 1952-2002sticker, watsionia, watsonia rsl, rsl, anniversary, 50th anniversary

Diamond Valley Foodshare received a grant from Watsonia RSL and Banyule Council to buy a refrigerated van to transport food donations to its base in Henry Street Greensborough.News clipping, black text, colour image.diamond valley foodshare inc, watsonia rsl, banyule city council

Local RSLs will raise funds to help veterans on this centenary of the foundation of the RSL movement in Australia.News clipping, black text, colour image.returned services league, anzac day

Article about a World War 1 display by Box Hill RSL centering on Lieutenant John Boothroyd Monkhouse who served in Egypt, Gallipoli and France.Article with text and colour imagesworld war i, john boothroyd monkhouse