Showing 18637 items
matching rsl
-
Bendigo Military Museum
Book, Lieutenant Colonel A J Barker et al, Classic Aircraft of World War II, 1984
Classic Aircraft of World War II presents detailed profiles of the 6 most significant & dramatic aircraft of the greatest war in history: they are Stuka, Spitfire, B-17 Flying Fortress, Zero, P-51 Mustang & B-29 Super Fortress.Book, hard cover, dark blue buckram, gold print on spine. Dust cover with title in red & black print on front, back & spine. Illustrated in colour, numerous WWII aircraft on mid blue colour background. 400 cut pages illustrated, black & white & coloured photographs & diagrams.In black ink on front flyleaf: RSL Stampbooks, history, air force -
Bendigo Military Museum
Book, My Service Story - George Henry Nicholls, 1998
Soft cover book. Green background. Black and white writing. Two photos. Pages about 50 Illustrated with photos, drawings and documents."Donation to RSL Bendigo by GEORGE H NICHOLLS"books, history, autobiography -
Ringwood RSL Sub-Branch
Shield - RSL Darts, 1979
Wooden shield with metal plaqueMSDA 1979 Darts Premiers Ringwood RSL -
Ringwood RSL Sub-Branch
Printed Display item, Framed by PF Galleries RASAS Picture Framing, Circa 1990
Framed certificate from the Returned Services League of Australia listing the "Code of Citizenship".Certificate has the RSL badge with 3 figures. -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - Australian Comforts Fund Victoria Division Guide to Knitting, August 1941
Australian Comforts fund Victoria Division A.C.F. Guide to Knitting for Active Service. It covers Standard Socks, Khaki stocking, Garters, Spiral Stockings (Navy), Balaclava Cap, Long sleeve Pullover, Sleeveless Pullovers, Mittens, airman's neck muff, Gloves, Combined Balaclava Scarf, Scarf, Cap.RSL War Services Fund Stamped on cover.lydia chancellor collection, history, knitting -
Red Cliffs Military Museum
Satchell (leather), (estimated); World War 2
This item of meorabilia was made by J.G.Murphy while he was hospitalised in the Middle East during the 2nd World War. He later became President of the Red Cliffs RSL and a Life Member of the League for service rendered.Brown leather satchell,embossed with Australian flora and forna, front, back and under flap, there is a carry handle on the top. The front features two Kookaburra like birds, under the flap is a Kangaroo and butterfly and folliage on the back. The seams and handle are hand sewn with 2.5mm leather lacing, and there are press studs to hold the flap closed. There are two internal pockets, stitched with fine cotton thread and the stitching is only visable from the inside. satchell leather, embossed leather, native flora, native fauna, past rsl president, j g murphy, hand made leather work, middle east hospital craft, past presidents, life members, rsl, middle east -
Red Cliffs Military Museum
Booklet, Eric Stephenson, Your Badge, 1945 (estimated)
A booklet of the Returned Sailors, Soldiers and Airmen's Imperial League of Australia NSW Branch. Front cover has the original RSL badge printed above the Price of Liberty is Eternal Vigilance. ANZAC Memorial Sydney M4313Front Cover: YOUR BADGE/ colour picture of original RSL Badge./ THE RETURNED SAILORS, SOLDIERS & AIRMEN'S IMPERIAL LEAGUE OF AUSTRALIA/ (NSW BRANCH)/ THE PRICE OF LIBERTY IS/ ETERNAL VIGILANCE/ ANZAC MEMORIAL SYDNEY/ M4313// Inside Cover: THE LEAGUES PLEDGE/ November 1939./ "That this Federal congress - the first to be held since the declaration of war/ publicly states that the whole body of the/ RSS&AILA is heart and sole behind/ the new Australian Expiditionary Force, and/ gladly accepts the new obligations to protect/ the interests of all who shall serve the Empire/ in the present war.// Page 1: A Welcome home/ From your Reception Committee/ The Old and New Diggers.// Page 2& 3: A Message from the State President.// Page 4: Policy of the RSS&AILA.// Pages 5,6,7: R.S.L. Policy.// Pages 8,9,10 & 11: Record of Service (outlines the services the RSL provides and the Principles on which it was established.// Pages 12, 13, 14, 15, 16 & 17: List of Sub-Branches NSW. Women's Services/ Merchant Navy// Centre Page: Nomination for Membership // Pages 18,19,20,& 21: War Pensions.// Page 22: Did you know.//Page 23: Eligiblity for Membership.// Page 24: If there were no League. // Pages 25, 26: ANZAC Centre. // Page 27: Memorandum (clear page)// Page 28 Personal memoranda (to be filled in) Conclusion.book, anzac, imperial, sailors, soldiers, league, badge, your, returned, airmen, memorial, hand -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, 50th Birthday Ringwood No1 Red Cross Unit 1989
Black and white photo showing Red Cross members at 50th Birthday at Ringwood RSL - 1989"Attached to photo- List of members names" Front Row L to R :Grace Smith, Win Cassidy, Vera Wigley, Norine Barry. Second Row L to R: Judy Harris, Helen Niegerg, Dot lunn, ? . Third Row L to R: Norma Biddlecomb & Grand daughter Victoria, Buelah Martin, Dot Whitehead,Ivy Philps, Jean Keiting, Kath Perks, Maiser Peats Photo June Richardson -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Memorabilia - Realia, c1990's
Model Replica of Stawell RSL Building "OBAN". On Permanent Loan from Colin Byron Familystawell -
Ballarat RSL Sub-Branch Inc.
Badge - RSL
RSL badge no = V63556 'Old' Badge logo with three (3) servicemen & '98' year clipuniforms, ballarat rsl, ballarat -
Kew RSL
frmed presentation
Meritorious Medal presentation to Ralph E Chipper by RSL HQ Canberra 8th March 1990ralph chipper, rsl meritorious medal -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
RSL badge, Oceanic Life
WWI historical significance.Limited edition RSL badge from 1919, worn by Australian Forces on their return from WWI.Returned Sailors and Soldiers Imperial League, 1919, distributed by Oceanic Life, -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Photograph, M Fish, 1980
Colour photograph of Marie Fish at Art workshop exhibition at RSL Hall Lakes Entrance Victoriaarts, exhibition -
Briagolong RSL Sub Branch
Plaque, Returned & Services League Australia, 1995 (estimated)
PlaqueReturned & Services League Australia Presented to Briagolong RSL with best wishes on your 50th Anniversary Heyfield RSL 6-4-96plaque -
Bendigo Military Museum
Certificate - CERTIFICATE, LIFE MEMBERSHIP 1947, FRAMED, 8/5/47
Doctor HAROLD ROBERT CATFORD was the first to be made a Life Member of the Bendigo RSL Sub Branch. The certificate was signed on the 8th Day of May 1947. He was first elected to Committee of the Bendigo Branch in 1918 and retired after 29 years at the AGM 1947 serving the whole time as Vice President. Doctor Harold Robert Catford enlisted as a Captain on 23.6.15 age 41 years and attached to HQ 29th Batt AIF. Embarked for overseas 10.11.15, transfer to 8th Field Ambulance 6.10.16. At various times he was attached to 5th Div Ammunition Column and 2nd A.C.C. Station, promoted to Major 24.8.17. He returned to Australia on 26.9.17 for personal reasons and his appointment in the AIF was terminated on 11.12.17. from 1.1.18 he was RMO to several military units including the 38th Batt in Peace time. Promoted to Lt Col on 19.4.23, placed on the AAMC reserve list 30.1.30 and then the retired list 30.1.1934. Life membership certificate of the Bendigo RSL awarded to Dr HR Catford. Certificate is set in a yellowish cardboard frame inside a silver wooden frame. The certificate is in colour with a red seal and signatures of Federal President and Secretary of the RSSILA. A set of WWI ribbons has been placed in the frame.brsl, smirsl, life membership -
Geelong RSL Sub Branch
Tankard, Franklin Mint Pty Ltd, 1983
There are four tankards in this collection. Each tankard has three pictures pertaining to a specific conflict - WW1, WW2, Korean War and Vietnam War.The pictures show particular battles per conflict.The Official RSL Tankard Collection, four tankards, round, white, ceramic with three pictures per tankard.Made by Franklin Mint Pty Ltd 1983.military, tankard, world wars. -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Photograph, Mr and Mrs Ruxton 1997
Mrs and Mr Bruce Ruxton, RSL President at German War Cemetery November 16th 1997; with friend.tatura, ruxton, german war cemetery, costume, female, male, civic, memento, regalia, flags, national -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Book of Whitehorse, 2014
Blackburn & Mitcham RSL .Blackburn & Mitcham RSL will produce a book on the history of the 29 men from Whitehorse who are buried in Gallipoli.Blackburn & Mitcham RSL .bowden, tony, sweetland, s j, sweetland road box hill, blackburn rsl, mitcham rsl -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Pamphlet, Report on the potential relocation of the South Africa and China War Memorial, 2011
Final report prepared by Steven Cooke, Deakin University for Tony Bowden, President, Box Hill RSL.Final report prepared by Steven Cooke, Deakin University for Tony Bowden, President, Box Hill RSL.Final report prepared by Steven Cooke, Deakin University for Tony Bowden, President, Box Hill RSL.war memorials, box hill returned servicemens league, box hill gardens -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Audio - Audio, CD, Don't forget me cobber & The band played waltzing matilda
2 songs: dedicated to every soldier who ever served our country (RSL): autographed by unknownpopular music - australia -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Photograph, 2000
Date made February 2000Colour photograph of Bellevue Offices, Glenara RSL Motel at the right hand side. Lakes Entrance Victoriamotels, tourism, architecture -
Bendigo Military Museum
Book, Ronald Carl Blair, A Young Man's War / 37th/52nd Australian Infantry Battalion, 1992
Colour paper dust cover with picture of marching soldiers in shades of brown. 428 pages, illustrated with black and white photos and maps on inside covers. hard cover, buckram."Donated to Bendigo RSL Sub Branch Walter Witmarsh"books, military history -
Bendigo Military Museum
Book, Robert Hale Limited, You'll Die in Singapore, 1955
Hard, black coloured buckram cover, gold print on spine, 189 cut plain pages, illustrated, black & white photo of author, black & red map. Autobiography - an account of Charles McCormac's escape from a Japanese prison camp in Singapore.Front fly leaf in black ink: RSL Stampbooks, military, history, imprisonment -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Framed Poster
Record of Australia's Voluntary Effort in the Great War (AIF) AUG 4TH 1914 to JUNE 28TH 1919 During the the First World War General Sir W.R. Birdwood, was Commander of the Australian Imperial Forces and Lieutenant General Sir J. Monash, Commander of the Australian Army Corp.A commemorative colour poster published c.1920 as a record of Australia's voluntary effort in the Great War. The composition is similar to that of an Honour Roll and features a depiction of the rising sun badge within a wreath. Listed are each Australian Division, the Light Horse and the AIF Corps Headquarters. Each is headed with a portrait of the Division's Commanding Officer, and includes depictions of colour patches, followed by principal engagements and a summary of causalities suffered.Carved brown timber framed poster of rising sun, two flags and images of Army Commanding Officers, Awards and Badges Plaque reads ...Presented to Wangaratta RSL by Eric Hamiltonww1, great war, commemorative poster, australia -
Waverley RSL Sub Branch
Souvenir Mugs, Franklin Mint Pty.Ltd, 1983
White tankards with a gold band around the top and bottom. Sepia colour prints around circumference,depicting various aspects of war.RSL badge printed on base WWI,WWII,Korea -
Waverley RSL Sub Branch
Print H.M.A.S. WARRAMUNGA, H.M.A.S. WARRAMUNGA
Print in wooden frame under glass H.M.A.S. WARRAMUNGAProudly presented Waverley RSL by John Allison Monkhousehmas warramunga -
Ringwood RSL Sub-Branch
Book, North American P-51 Mustang
Hard cover 46 printed pages containing coloured and black and white photosDonated by R Bingley on permanent loan to Ringwood RSL -
Ringwood RSL Sub-Branch
Book - Gallipoli, Gallipoli. Untold stories of war correspondent Charles Bean, 2005
Hard cover with dust cover. 324 printed pages containing text and black and white photographsDonated by R Bingley on permanent loan to the Ringwood RSL -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Photograph, 1/07/2000 12:00:00 AM
Also another photograph showing Pres Lillian Lee presenting Muriel Mitchell with Life Membership at same function 04754.1Colour photograph of RSL Pipe band receiving money raised from Auxiliary L to R Ken Young, Lillian Lee, Harry Dilkes, Michael Robertson, receiving cheque Faye Lancaster and Muriel Mitchell, taken at RSL annexe Barkes Ave Lakes Entrance Victoriapeople, return soldiers league -
Bendigo Military Museum
Administrative record - FUNERALS LIST BENDIGO RSL, C.1965 to 2008
RSL Funeral services conducted by the Bendigo RSL Sub Branch and Bendigo District RSL Sub Branch for their departed members. .1) The first entry in the book is 27.10.1965 and the last on 27.12.2008. A large amount of the entries were written by Jack Barnes OAM during his 43 years as Secretary of the Sub Branch. (Refer Cat No 8040). The vast majority of the funerals were conducted by the President at the time, Committee members or members who were heavily involved with the Sub Branch. It's virtual who's who of Presidents, Life members and notables. 1988 saw the most funerals conducted during that year being 60, other figures varied from mid 20's to mid 50's per year. One notable funeral Volunteer was John Balsillie MBE. (Refer Cat No 118.5) Between 2.1.2007 - 27.12.2008 there was 80 funerals with John conducting 78 of them. There is an interesting addition of one funeral by Jack Barnes on 31.1.1968 was that it was (111 degrees). .2) The list on the sheet with a note, "For Cindy" who was the BDRSL Office Person at the time. these were for 2007, there was 19 on the sheet with only 9 in the book, 7 of the names have a red tick beside. The sheet was written by John Balsillie. John had conducted funerals for many years pre 2007 and for more years after. .1) Exercise book, cover red & white with green text central of front, section of front page missing, pages are blue ruled lines, columns added in red or blue pen, 3 columns per page with year at the top, columns have the deceased persons name, funeral date, person who conducted the RSL funeral, some pages the persons unit served with has been added. all entries are hand written on red or blue pen. .2) Sheet of paper with hand written names in blue pen with month and date, some have a red tick beside.On front on a white sticker "Funerals" in black texta pen. Hand written in blue pen, "27.10.1965 to 27.12.2008". Inside front cover in blue pen by Jack Barnes, "Bugler as from Sept 84 - Les Warren 40 Story St Bgo phone 43007". In red pen, "Took Bugle to polish etc 5 ? 84"brsl, smirsl, bdrslinc, funerals