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Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - R.S.L. BENDIGO COLLECTION: GOLDEN SQUARE R.S.L. WOMENS AUXILIARY ANNUAL REPORT
... Three page Golden Square R.S.L. Womens Auxiliary Annual... CLUBS Social R.S.L. Womens Auxiliary R.S.L. Bendigo Collection ...Three page Golden Square R.S.L. Womens Auxiliary Annual Report. Mrs O Goddard was President, Mesdames McIvor and C. Rowe Vice Pres. And Mrs J. Swatton Hon Sec and Treasurer. Report refers to their activities during the year and at the end it mentions if they cease to function.clubs, social, r.s.l. womens auxiliary, r.s.l. bendigo collection - golden square r.s.l. womens auxiliary annual report, mrs o goddard, mrs mcivor, mrs c rowe, mrs j swatton, mrs s hall, st marks ladies guild, salvation army home league, sir dallas & lady brooks, mrs hollis -
Clunes Museum
Programme, 2008
... . AND THE WOMEN'S AUXILIARY.... OF SERVICE TO THE R.S.L. AND THE WOMEN'S AUXILIARY. LOCAL HISTORY ...AWARD PRESENTATION TO SYDNEY BARNES DUNCAN, JOAN MARGARET ROBBINS AND JEAN HIGGINS FOR MANY YEARS OF SERVICE TO THE R.S.L. AND THE WOMEN'S AUXILIARY.PROGRAMME FOR AN R.S.L. AWARD CEREMONY IN THE CLUNES TOWN HALL ON 30TH MARCH 2008local history, document, programmes, r.s.l. -
Bendigo Military Museum
Sign - SIGN, RSL AUXILIARY XMAS EFFORT, Mid 1960's
... This sign for the Bendigo RSL Womens Auxiliary would...This sign for the Bendigo RSL Womens Auxiliary would ...This sign for the Bendigo RSL Womens Auxiliary would be from the early days of Decimal Currency from 1966. Refer Cat No 8021 for the Bendigo RSL Auxiliary.Sign, rectangular shape thin metal, white background, text is in blue, black and red colours.brsl, smirsl, bendigo womens auxiliary, sign, wabrsl -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - Article, Special launch, 29/03/1991
... Post Office of Women's Auxiliary Australian Air Force... of Women's Auxiliary Australian Air Force memorabilia at the time ...Article in Nunawading Gazette about a display at Nunawading Post Office of Women's Auxiliary Australian Air Force memorabilia at the time of the launch of three new Australian stamps. It was the W.A.A.A..F.'s 50th anniversary. The display was set up by an ex WAAAF radar operator and Joyce Thompson, author of 'The WAAAF in Wartime Australia'.postal services, waaaf, mainon, beryl, thompson, joyce, nunawading post office, travers, stuart -
Geelong RSL Sub Branch
Forage Cap, mid 20th century
... preceded the Women's Auxiliary Australian Air Force by 18 months.... preceded the Women's Auxiliary Australian Air Force by 18 months ...This cap belonged to a member of the Women's Air Training Corps. The Corps was established in 1939 in Brisbane. The Corps preceded the Women's Auxiliary Australian Air Force by 18 months.The Cap and Badges are originalsBlue Forage Cap, Photograph, Two BadgesInside the Cap - Imperial Cap Co Pty Ltd Size 6 7/3rd, Badge - WATC, Cap Badge - wings with Australian Map and initials WATC Black and white photograph 6x4. Initials R Sk inside the Cap.forage cap, watc -
Victoria Police Museum
Diary
... the Women's Auxiliary and Police women. This diary was issued in 1950... and oversaw the Women's Auxiliary and Police women. This diary ...Kath Mackay was the first female Sergeant and oversaw the Women's Auxiliary and Police women. This diary was issued in 1950 and is a record of her shifts, which included investigations of child-abuse, incest and sexual assault.Official police diary issued to Senior Police woman K.A. Mackay.diary, police women, mackay, katherine 8600, police woman, policewomen, policewoman -
Beechworth RSL Sub-Branch
Poster - Beechworth Sub Branch RSS & AILA - Mixed Sports Meeting
... ; The Beechworth RSL Women's Auxiliary raised 20,000.00 to build... Memorial Hall in 1956; The Beechworth RSL Women's Auxiliary raised ...Poster details a fund raising event to raise funds for the construction of the Beechworth Servicemen's Memorial Hall in 1956; The Beechworth RSL Women's Auxiliary raised 20,000.00 to build the Memorial Hal which was constructed in 1957l It advertises an event that is significant in the effort to build a Memorial Hall in the townWooden framed advertising poster, glass front, gold inlay front inner frame, backing board is Masonite, held in by picture frame tacks and cover by adhesive paper. hanging wire and metal screw-in eyelets Program of events for the mixed sports held over the Easter Weekend 31 March - Monday 2 April 1956, in aid of Servicemens' Memorial Hall Fundfund raising event -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Audio - Oral history interview, Joyce Barry
... Joyce Barry served in the Women's Auxiliary Air Force.... Joyce Barry served in the Women's Auxiliary Air Force during ...Joyce Barry served in the Women's Auxiliary Air Force during the Second World War. In her interview, Joyce shares what inspired her to join the services and what training was like for a young woman living in Victoria.This digital oral history interview was conducted at Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch on March 21, 2018 as part of the Veterans Heritage Project.joyce barry, waaf, ww2, oral history -
Bendigo Military Museum
Financial record - DEPOSIT BOOK, WOMENS AUXILIARY BRSL, C. November 1975
... Banking Group Ltd used by the Bendigo RSL Womens Auxiliary... Banking Group Ltd used by the Bendigo RSL Womens Auxiliary ...Cash and Cheque deposit book Australian and New Zealand Banking Group Ltd used by the Bendigo RSL Womens Auxiliary. The first entry is on 6.11.1975 for $389.30 being for cards, catering and a donation. The last is 2.12.1977 for $51.00 being for a donation.Deposit book blue covers ANZ Banking Group, all print in black, entries are blue, all pages left are duplicate carbon copies, there are a number of blue credit slips pinned to pages, the blue carbon paper at the end of the book are gone, pages are stamped in a red ANZ stamp.On the front in blue pen, "Auxiliary"brsl, smirsl, auxiliary, deposit, cheque, wabrsl -
Ringwood RSL Sub-Branch
Badges British
... 00512. 1. Women's Army Auxiliary Corps .2... melbourne Badges British 00512. 1. Women's Army Auxiliary Corps .2 ...00512. 1. Women's Army Auxiliary Corps .2. Auxiliary Territorial Service .3. Women's Land Army .4. Royal Army Serve Corps -
Bendigo Military Museum
Accessory - DIARY, RSL VICTORIA 1969, Victorian RSL State Branch, C. late 1968
... from welfare, commemorative, legal aid, membership, women's... from welfare, commemorative, legal aid, membership, women's ...The pages of written text cover everything the RSL does from welfare, commemorative, legal aid, membership, women's auxiliary and housing to name a few. Bert Pollard was an active RSL Member involved in Committee and the District Board. He served in WW2.Diary black plastic covers with gold text on front cover, top has the RSL logo followed by "Serving Still - 1969 - Victorian Branch", inside first page are details re Anzac House Melbourne, there are 28 pages of written text, page for members personal details, 4 blank pages for notes, the Calendar itself folds out for viewing and to enter notes, last page has a 12 month calendar. "Bert Pollard, phone 5433741"brsl, smirsl, diary -
Bendigo Military Museum
Domestic object - TROLLEY, Pre 2000
... This Trolley was used by the Bendigo RSL Womens Auxiliary...This Trolley was used by the Bendigo RSL Womens Auxiliary ...This Trolley was used by the Bendigo RSL Womens Auxiliary in the Soldiers Memorial Institute to set up tables for meals, functions etc. When the Auxiliary folded in 2001/002 it was then used by the Ex Service Womens Association many of whom were on the Auxiliary until about 2015. Trolley, rectangular shape timber construction, brown stained, has top and bottom shelf, 4 legs on metal castors.brsl, smirsl, trolley, wabrsl, auxiliary -
Clunes Museum
Badge - BADGES
... : R.S.S.A.I.L.A. WOMENS AUXILIARY .4 ROUND BADGE LIGHT BLUE ON TOP 1839... BACKGROUND: R.S.S.A.I.L.A. WOMENS AUXILIARY .4 ROUND BADGE LIGHT ....1 2 X BADGES SHAPE OF AUSTRALIA WHITE IN BLACK ANA .2 2 X BRASS BUTTONS COUNTRY FIRE BRIGADE VICTORIA .3 ROUND BADGE. AUSTRALIAN FLAG IN MIDDLE, WRITTEN ON OUTSIDE ON BLUE BACKGROUND: R.S.S.A.I.L.A. WOMENS AUXILIARY .4 ROUND BADGE LIGHT BLUE ON TOP 1839 - 1939. ON BOTTOM ON DARK BLUE: CENTENARY OF CLUNES, MIDDLE OF BADGE IN GOLD COLOUR A SWAGMANcountry fire brigade, ana, centenary -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Book - War Experiences Book, E. M. Robertson, WAAAF at War, 1974
... experiences as a servicewoman in the Women's Auxiliary Australian Air... experiences as a servicewoman in the Women's Auxiliary Australian Air ...This book tells of the WW2 experiences of an Australian service womanThis is a book of 112 pages. The cover is white with black printing and there is a black and white photograph on the front cover. The pages contain printed text and black and white photographs.non-fictionThis book tells of the WW2 experiences of an Australian service woman world war two in australia, australia women serving in world war two -
Surrey Hills Historical Society Collection
Literary work - Book, Messenger Publishing & Consulting Pty Ltd, Camberwell High School 1941-1991, A Jubilee Retrospective, 1991
... association presidents, women's auxiliary presidents, male and female... and male staff, as well as House Captains, Women's Auxiliary ...A history of Camberwell High School from its beginnings in fighting for a school to be built and finally opening for business in 1941. It includes a list of students from 1941-1991. Also a list of female staff and male staff, as well as House Captains, Women's Auxiliary Presidents, Head Prefects, Student Representative Council - Presidents. It also details the School Uniform Policy. It details the growth in the early years, building on the foundations and the modern times, including some troubled years.Height 25 cm, 160 pages, soft cover A soft cover book of 160 pages with black and white photos, newspaper clippings and other illustrations. It includes lists of principals, presidents of school council, house captains, SRC presidents, parents & friends association presidents, women's auxiliary presidents, male and female staff members, and all students who attended the school between 1941 and 1991. There is an extensive list of sources and acknowledgements.non-fictionA history of Camberwell High School from its beginnings in fighting for a school to be built and finally opening for business in 1941. It includes a list of students from 1941-1991. Also a list of female staff and male staff, as well as House Captains, Women's Auxiliary Presidents, Head Prefects, Student Representative Council - Presidents. It also details the School Uniform Policy. It details the growth in the early years, building on the foundations and the modern times, including some troubled years.education and research, secondary schools, school plays, school committees, robert d ewins, camberwell high school, education, camberwell high ex-students society, kylie monogue, elida brereton, robert manne, dannii monogie, brian naylor -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - LYDIA CHANCELLOR COLLECTION; 'IN A CHINESE GARDEN' THEATRE PROGRAMME
... Women's Auxiliary. Presented in the Capital Theatre, April 30th.... Sayer. In aid of the Bendigo Hospital Women's Auxiliary ...A cream program with blue print. On the front cover are the words, ' In a Chinese Garden. A Musical Comedy, under the direction of Mrs. A. E. Sayer. In aid of the Bendigo Hospital Women's Auxiliary. Presented in the Capital Theatre, April 30th., May 2nd and 3rd, 1932. Costumes loaned by the Bendigo Chinese Association. Ballet Mistress Miss Mercia Wright.' Cambridge Press, Bendigo. On the back of the programme is a full page advertisement for 'Suttons The complete music house.'program, theatre, 'in a chinese garden', lydia chancellor, collection, event, music, comedies, theatre, entertainment, program, programme -
Bendigo Military Museum
Financial record - ACCOUNT BOOK, WOMENS AUXILIARY BRSL, C. February 1959
... Bendigo RSL Womens Auxiliary, page headings hand written...Bendigo RSL Womens Auxiliary, page headings hand written ...Bendigo RSL Womens Auxiliary, page headings hand written are either, Income, Expenditure or Receipts. first entry is February 1959 the last December 1965. The loose sheets are Receipts & Expenditure for a year ending in December. First entry for year 1962, 2nd 1963, 3rd 1964, 4th 1965. Three years are missing.Account book, cardboard covers, front cover is a faded mottled red and white the rear near as new, front has a piece of paper with type in red and hand written in blue, pages are blue ruled lines with vertical red and blue lines. Entries are in blue pen, 4 loose typed in black sheets are placed through out the book.On front cover, "........No.2. Account - ..........ival Account", "To 1965"brsl, smirsl, auxiliary, account, wabrsl -
Chiltern Athenaeum Trust
WW2 WAAAF Photograph and Personnel ID Tags : A.M. Dyson, Circa 1940-1945
... WW2 WAAAF : Women's Australian Auxiliary Air Force WW2 Air..., WAAAF and R.C. WW2 WAAAF : Women's Australian Auxiliary Air ...WW2 WAAAF : Women's Australian Auxiliary Air Force WW2 Air Force - Australia Ann Marion DysonWW2 WAAAF 1940-1945.1 sepia coloured Photograph of Ann Marion Dyson WW2 WAAAF 2 ID tags : 1 x round and 1 x octagonal in shape. Round on a silver (stainless steel chain) and octagonal on a copper nickel chain. Both tags made of corrosion resistant metal such as nickel alloy. Tags depict Name Ann Marion Dyson, service number 105057, service WAAAF, and religion. Dog Tags : Ann Marion Dyson 105057, WAAAF and R.C. ann marion dyson, ww2 waaaf, australian air force ww2 -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Framed photograph, Wangaratta Picture Framers
... stationed there, alongside members of the Women’s Auxiliary... members of the Women’s Auxiliary Australian Air Force. raaf radio ...Image of RAAF Radio & Radar Trainee Mechanics taken at the Exhibition Building, Melbourne in 1941-42. In 1940, in the months after the outbreak of WWII, the Exhibition Buildings complex was requisitioned by the Royal Australian Air Force and used as a barracks and training facility. By 1942 more than 2000 men of the RAAF had been stationed there, alongside members of the Women’s Auxiliary Australian Air Force.Brown timber frame and cream coloured mount containing photograph of large group of airmen Plaque -RAAF Radio & Radar Trainee Mechanics 1941-42 at Exhibition Building Melbourneraaf, radio & radar, exhibition building, melbourne, ww2 -
International House, The University of Melbourne
Photograph (Item), Richard Shiell, 'IH Float Dandenong', 1960
... of a new wing. The Women's Auxiliaries assisted in preparing... of a new wing. The Women's Auxiliaries assisted in preparing ...In 1960 and 1961, the International House Students Club organised a float for the Dandenong "Pageant for Progress", to garner support for the Building Fund to contribute to development of a new wing. The Women's Auxiliaries assisted in preparing the float, which also participated in Melbourne's Moomba festival. This photograph comes from an 'Album of Student Activities 1960', compiled and presented to International House by Soedjadi Satrosoegito & Richard Shiell.students, community -
Colac RSL Sub Branch
Badge - 3 Badges, a) Sailors, Soldiers & Airmen TB Association of Victoria badge. b) R.S.S.A.I.L Womens Auxiliary badge. c) RSL Womens Auxiliary Key Ring
... :- Australian Flag on a Silver background. Womens Auxiliary. R.S.S.A.I.L... on a Silver background. Womens Auxiliary. R.S.S.A.I.L. Crown with 99 ...RSL paraphernaliaMedium significancea) Small round red, blue and gold cap badge with gold crown on top with a light green background b) Round blue and silver brooch type badge with a crown on top c) Round key ringa) Front:- Gold Army, Airforce and Navy emblems. Rear on a blue background. Gold lettering TB Sailors, Soldiers & Airmen Association of Victoria. Gold crown with 99 on a light ground background. Rear:- Swann & Hudson. Frankston. 3862 b) Front:- Australian Flag on a Silver background. Womens Auxiliary. R.S.S.A.I.L. Crown with 99 on a green background Rear:- Swann & Hudson. Frankston c) Front:- Australian Flag on a Gold background. Gold lettering around the rim, "Women' s Auxiliary. RSL on a blue background with a red crown on top Rear:- blankassociation badges -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Letter - Correspondence, Julius Kokx, Letter to Lillie from Julius Kokx, 4 October 1926
... Guild, the women's auxiliary group of the Mission to Seafarers... Guild, the women's auxiliary group of the Mission to Seafarers ...Lillie Duncan was a member of the Ladies' Harbour Lights Guild, the women's auxiliary group of the Mission to Seafarers organisation. The LHLG was formed in 1902 and organised social events for visiting seafarers and were directly responsible for much of the fundraising for the construction of the facility at 717 Flinders Street. As a member of the Guild, Lillie was expected to entertain and support visiting seafarers, although within a strict set of rules. This letter, along with a number of others, was sent to Lillie from abroad.This letter, along with a number of others sent to Lillie Duncan by visiting seafarers, underscore the social conventions of the time and the work of the Mission to Seafarers in provide comfort and support to visiting seafarers. The letters speak of the many events and activities undertaken at the Mission and provide a snapshot of the era.Letter addressed to Miss L. Duncan, 11 Paxton St, East Malvern, Melbourne, Australia from J. Kokx, U.S.S. Medusa, c/o Pm San Francisco, 5th Div Cal consisting of two parts. Part 0074.1 Envelope Part 0074.2 Letter Both the envelope and the letter are creamy yellow in colour with black curly writing on one side of the envelope and both sides of the letter. The letter begins with "Dear Lillie, I received your letter..." and concludes with "Bundles of love, Julius Kokx, x Little Melbourne girl x"The envelope is torn across the top and part of the flap for access to its contents. It has two 2 cent red stamps with the text "United States Postage" and "Washington" on it, and one green 1 cent stamp with the text "U.S. Postage 1 cent 1"correspondence, handwriting, postage stamps, julius kokx, lillie duncan, lhlg, uss medusa, san francisco, california -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Letter - Correspondence, Letter to Lillie from Alex, July 1926
... Guild, the women's auxiliary group of the Mission to Seafarers... Guild, the women's auxiliary group of the Mission to Seafarers ...Lillie Duncan was a member of the Ladies' Harbour Lights Guild, the women's auxiliary group of the Mission to Seafarers organisation. The LHLG was formed in 1902 and organised social events for visiting seafarers and were directly responsible for much of the fundraising for the construction of the facility at 717 Flinders Street. As a member of the Guild, Lillie was expected to entertain and support visiting seafarers, although within a strict set of rules. This letter, along with a number of others, was sent to Lillie from abroad.This letter, along with a number of others sent to Lillie Duncan by visiting seafarers, underscore the social conventions of the time and the work of the Mission to Seafarers in provide comfort and support to visiting seafarers. The letters speak of the many events and activities undertaken at the Mission and provide a snapshot of the era.Letter addressed to Miss L. Duncan, 11 Paxton St, East Malvern, Melbourne, Australia from Alex (no return address on the back or in the letter). It is in two parts. Part 0099.1 Envelope Part 0099.2 Letter Both the envelope and the letter are creamy yellow in colour with black curly writing on one side of the envelope and both sides of the letter. The letter begins with "Dearest Lily,I know you will forgive..." and concludes with "ever yours, Alex".There is a round ink stamp on the top middle of the envelope with the text "Cristobal, Jul 28 1130 AM 1926 Canal Zone". There is also an ink stamp in seven wavy lines covering the small blue 5 cents stamp. This stamp has the text "United States Postage, Roosevelt" on it.lhlg, alex, lillie duncan, panama, canal -
International House, The University of Melbourne
Photograph (Item), Guests arriving for the official opening of the Samuel Wadham Wing, 1963
... initiatives by the Women's Auxiliaries.... initiatives by the Women's Auxiliaries. Samuel Wadham Events ...The Samuel Wadham Wing, officially opened on 23 March 1963 by Lord Richard Casey (Minister for External Affairs), at a large ceremony and commemoration dinner. The Wing was the second residential building at International House, providing sixty-three additional student rooms, tutors' rooms, a library, a laundry, a gym, and the formal entrance. The new building was hoped by Warden Sam Dimmick to secure International House's position as an academic college in Melbourne, who also extended thanks for fundraising and furnishing initiatives by the Women's Auxiliaries.samuel wadham, events -
Bendigo Military Museum
Functional object - HEATER METERS, ONE SHILLING, Landis & GYRS.A, Pre 1970
... the Electric stoves used by the Womens Auxiliary of the Bendigo RSL... the Electric stoves used by the Womens Auxiliary of the Bendigo RSL ....1) This one was used in the Writing room which later became a Meeting room then finally the RSL Building & History room. it was attached to the LH side of the Fire Place and ran an old Electric Heater on the Hearth. It was used up to about 2005. .2) This one was in the Old Kitchen built on the side of the Soldiers Memorial Institute in the mid 1960's This one ran the Electric stoves used by the Womens Auxiliary of the Bendigo RSL and to make the Rum & Coffee for the ANZAC Day Dawn service. The kitchen was removed as part of the Renovations in 2016 - 18..1) Heater meter, metal construction black coating, top face has a glass section with a "usage meter" saying "coins paid, unused", metal plate under with details re numbers, maker, coins per hour, on right side slot for "Shillings only" with knob, removeable lockable tray at bottom for coin storage and removing. .2)Same style as .1) but a different glass face style metering, it has 11 circular dials with one hand, these show "Coins paid, coins unused", this one shows the round meter going around when in use. The only differance between to two shapes is at the top re fixing to a wall..1) On plate, "Remote Control Switch - for alternating switch No 26 204 020 - Type Wik 36.1 - Adjustable 1-6 coins per hour, Adjusted for 1 coin per hour" On stickers, "insert 10 cents - Turn knob to right". .2) On glass section, "230/240 revs per KWH - 1200 - Serial No 8338380 - 5 - 50". On label stuck on, "10 c equals 1/2 hour"brsl, smirsl, shilling -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - FIRE BRIGADE WOMENS AUXILARY, 1961
... Brigade Womens Auxiliary 1961 - comparable background to Kangaroo... Brigade Womens Auxiliary 1961 - comparable background to Kangaroo ...Photograph - black and white. Photo of Fire Brigade Womens Auxilary. Front - Mrs Boucher, Mrs Bowery, Mrs Hanson, Mrs Browning, Joy Pilcher. Centre - Mrs Nankivell, Mrs Pattison, Mrs Phillips, Mrs Anderson, Mrs Sutherland, Mrs W.Browning, Mrs Box. Back row - Miss Pattison, Fay Pilcher, Mrs Tom Guilmartin, Mrs J.Sutherland, Mrs Luke June. (This is most likely Kangaroo Flat Brigade Womens Auxiliary 1961 - comparable background to Kangaroo Flat Brigade photos of 1961 - names also similar to photo in Kangaroo Flat Centenary Book.) - Julie Hempenstall Sep 2022.The Herald & Weekly Times Ltd. Melbourne.organization, public utility, fire brigade womens auxilary., fire brigade womens auxilary (kangaroo flat?). -
Bendigo Military Museum
Administrative record - ANNUAL REPORTS BENDIGO RSL, Bendigo RSL Sub Branch, C.1964 to 2000
... . There are also three x RSL Women’s Auxiliary reports for the the years... three x RSL Women’s Auxiliary reports for the the years ...Bendigo RSL Sub Branch Annual reports. Initially in the front are two photo copies of Annual report and balance sheets for the years 1934 & 1952 under the title R.S.S.A.I.L.A. The first original entry is for the year 1964, the last for the year 2000. There is one RSL Museum Annual report for the year 2000. There are also three x RSL Women’s Auxiliary reports for the the years 1990,1954 & 1996. There is also a number of Annual Welfare & Appeals reports. Most of the Annual reports are headed “Presidents Report” These reports were scanned and reprinted in A4 size and placed in new Leather bound volumes, refer Cat No 8122.5Binder folder holding the Annual Reports of the Bendigo RSL Sub Branch for the years 1964 - 2000, foolscap size. All reports are typed in black throughout, there are small notes added hand written in red. All reports are in seperate sleeves.brsl, smirsl, annual, wabrsl -
Waverley RSL Sub Branch
Plaque RSL Australia, RSL Australia
... 1,306 sub-branches and 5,533 members of the League's women's... and 5,533 members of the League's women's auxiliary from 381 sub ...The Returned and Services League of Australia (often abbreviated to RSL) is a support organisation for men and women who have served or are serving in the Australian Defence Force (ADF). It was formed as the Returned Sailors and Soldiers Imperial League of Australia in 1916, became the Returned Sailors', Soldiers' and Airmens Imperial League of Australia in 1940, and became the Returned Services League of Australia in 1965. The change to its current name was made in 1990 to reflect the organisation's concern for current as well as former servicemen and servicewomen. The patron of the RSL is Queen Elizabeth II. The current National President of the League is Rear Admiral Ken Doolan, AO RAN (rtd).[2] As of 31 December 2009, the League comprised 186,652 members from 1,306 sub-branches and 5,533 members of the League's women's auxiliary from 381 sub-branches. Membership levels have been declining for at least ten years http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Returned_and_Services_League_of_AustraliaWooden Plaque 15cm x 13cmRSL Australia -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, Warrandyte Historical Society Newsletters nos. 68-75
... Warrandyte Royal Women's Hospital Auxiliary Warrandyte Trade... Park Harris Gully Road Warrandyte Royal Women's Hospital ...Digitised WHS newsletters from August 1989 (no. 68) to October 1990 (no. 75). Sent to Secretary of the Ringwood Historical Research Group, Jack Lindsay.Noteable articles:- Warrandyte Primary School Artists (Clara Southern, Jo Sweatman) Potter's Cottage Architects Frank Crozier (artist) Warrandyte State Park Harris Gully Road Warrandyte Royal Women's Hospital Auxiliary Warrandyte Trade Directories 1899-1908 Gold nuggets in Warrandyte Gold mining in Warrandyte 1859-60 -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Document - Folder, Lyon, 2014
... by a body of Eltham Women under the title of "the Women's Auxiliary... as a member of the Women's Auxiliary to raise money for the memorial ...ADA LAURA LYON Ada Laura Apted was born in 1898 at Queenstown, Victoria the daughter of William Ernest Apted and Sarah Ann Watts On the 2 July 1923 she married David Andrew Lyon at Panton Hill Vic. The Lyon family are well known for the fleet of small buses they ran out of their Eltham Garage. In the interim years between becoming married and moving to Eltham (census records indicate they were there in 1931) they lived in several other suburbs including Doncaster and Ivanhoe At the conclusion of World War 2 the citizens of Eltham decided that a memorial should be made to those of the district who had given their lives during the war. Whilst there had been earlier discussions in 1943 by a body of Eltham Women under the title of "the Women's Auxiliary of the (proposed) Eltham War Memorial Trust'' the first official steps were made on the 27 March 1945 in a meeting by the citizens of Eltham under the title of the Eltham District Progress Association. At this meeting one of the first agenda was the appointment of a committee called "The Eltham War Memorial Trust''. Another was to decision that the Memorial should include: A Baby Health Centre, A Children's Library, And a Pre-School Centre From the inception of the project Mrs Ada Laura Lyon worked tirelessly as a member of the Women's Auxiliary to raise money for the memorial. At the election of the officers of the Trust Council in 1961 she was elected as one of the three Vice Presidents. On the 27 September 1962 Ada suddenly passed away. The news of her death was reported at the following Trust meeting. The President Mrs Morrison voiced the feelings of all present that Ada had done so much for the Trust since its inception and had received the satisfaction of seeing the completion of the three units of the War Memorial Trust which had been her goal. On Tuesday 31 August 1965 the Diamond Valley Mirror reported that on the 28 August 1965 the Eltham War Memorial was transferred from the Eltham Memorial Trust to the Shire of Eltham. A special tribute was paid to the late Mrs Ada Lyon a foundation member who made the Trust her life. A memorial plaque (the sundial) was unveiled in her memory. Ada Lyon was interned at Eltham Cemetery on the 28 September 1962. She was survived by her husband David (who passed away on the 25 November 1975) and their two children Betty and Ian. Eltham Methodist Memorial Section Grave 204. [Author: Jim Allen c.2014] Folder of information on Lyon family. Contents: 1. Ada Laura Lyon (nee Apted) - biography written by Jim Allen (1 A4 page)biography, ada laura lyon (nee apted), david andrew lyon, eltham war memorial trust, sarah ann watts, william ernest apted