The Kew RSL is located in "Wilton" House, 63 Cotham Road. The RSL was established on January 1st 1920, later joining with the Hawthorn RSL. In November 1931, Cr. C.R. Parry organised the reformation of the Kew Sub Branch and its first president was Brig-Gen Pat McGlin, a veteran of the Boer War and the First World War. On July 17th 1932, the club rooms first opened on Army land at the corner of High Street and Highbury Grove. In late November 1948, the Kew RSL bought the "Wilton" house from the Kew City Council for £10,067, opening seven years later in July 1955. [Source: Victorian Heritage Database]This work forms part of the collection assembled by the historian Dorothy Rogers, that was donated to the Kew Historical Society by her son John Rogers in 2015. The manuscripts, photographs, maps, and documents were sourced by her from both family and local collections or produced as references for her print publications. Many were directly used by Rogers in writing ‘Lovely Old Homes of Kew’ (1961) and 'A History of Kew' (1973), or the numerous articles on local history that she produced for suburban newspapers. Most of the photographs in the collection include detailed annotations in her hand. The Rogers Collection provides a comprehensive insight into the working habits of a historian in the 1960s and 1970s. Together it forms the largest privately-donated collection within the archives of the Kew Historical Society.The exterior of the Kew RSL on the corner of Cotham Road and Charles Street, Kew. Designed by Guyon Purchase for Dr. William Walsh in 1886, the building was originally called Wilton."Chap 59. Cotham Rd. Built/Commences about 1885-6. Present day Wilton . Kew RSSUILA rooms. (Rumour of sale 1972?)"wilton, dr william walsh, guyon purchas, dorothy rogers, cotham road (kew)

In the collection of the Kew RSL (Cotham Road) there is a framed original certificate with information about Lillias Jerram. It includes the following information: Miss Lillias May JERRAM Commandant No. 323 Detachment, Victoria [Citation] Loyal and able leadership and service during World War II Service: Joined No.323 (Kew) Detachment in 1937. Commandant in 1944. Miss Jerram did voluntary duty in casualty and wards at St Vincent's Hospital regularly for 6 years. Also duty at the Eye and Ear Hospital and A.R.P. Duty. Helped No.323 Detachment to raise funds amounting to 400 pounds for St. John Theatre at 115th A.G.H., Heidelberg. Blood donor. [Courtesy: John Torpey representing the Kew RSL]Women's contribution-utions to the war effort both in 1924-18 and again in 1939-45 were significant. Voluntary Aid Detachments. The primary role of a Voluntary Aid Detachment (VAD) member was that of nursing orderly in hospitals, carrying out menial but essential tasks - scrubbing floors, sweeping, dusting and cleaning bathrooms and other areas, dealing with bedpans, and washing patients. They were not employed in military hospitals, except as ward and pantry maids; rather, they worked in Red Cross convalescent and rest homes, canteens, and on troop trains.Small blue muslin tablecloth used at V.A.D. (Voluntray Aid Detatchment) meetings in Kew and embroidered with the names of notable members and office bearers. The date range provided in the embroidered names is 1918-1948.Signed with initials of members and the dates of their participation in the V.A.D.voluntary aid detachment (kew branch), signature table cloths, lilies may jerram

In the collection of the Kew RSL (Cotham Road) there is a framed original certificate with information about Lillias Jerram. It includes the following information: Miss Lillias May JERRAM Commandant No. 323 Detachment, Victoria [Citation] Loyal and able leadership and service during World War II Service: Joined No.323 (Kew) Detachment in 1937. Commandant in 1944. Miss Jerram did voluntary duty in casualty and wards at St Vincent's Hospital regularly for 6 years. Also duty at the Eye and Ear Hospital and A.R.P. Duty. Helped No.323 Detachment to raise funds amounting to 400 pounds for St. John Theatre at 115th A.G.H., Heidelberg. Blood donor. [Courtesy: John Torpey representing the Kew RSL]Group portrait of Voluntary Aid Detachment (V.A.D.) nurses including Lillias Jerram who was a member of this group during 1939-46. The photograph was given at the same time as the embroidered V.A.D. tablecloth which also includes Miss Jerram's name (see 2002.0003)Inscription on reverse in inl: "Miss Lillias Jerram X. / V.A.D. Corp / 1939-46".voluntary aid detachment (kew branch), lillias jerram

In the collection of the Kew RSL (Cotham Road) there is a framed original certificate with information about Lillias Jerram. It includes the following information: Miss Lillias May JERRAM Commandant No. 323 Detachment, Victoria [Citation] Loyal and able leadership and service during World War II Service: Joined No.323 (Kew) Detachment in 1937. Commandant in 1944. Miss Jerram did voluntary duty in casualty and wards at St Vincent's Hospital regularly for 6 years. Also duty at the Eye and Ear Hospital and A.R.P. Duty. Helped No.323 Detachment to raise funds amounting to 400 pounds for St. John Theatre at 115th A.G.H., Heidelberg. Blood donor. [Courtesy: John Torpey representing the Kew RSL]Miss Lillias Jerram in 1989, taken on her 89th birthday. Miss Jerram who lived at 37 Rowland Street, Kew was, during the Second World War, a member of the Kew Voluntary Aid Detachment (V.A.D.)Inscription on reverse in ink: "27.12.89. / Miss Lillias Jerram / 37 Rowland Street Kew 31 / (Taken on her 89th birthday)."lillias jerram, voluntary aid detachment (kew branch), 37 rowland street (kew)

In 1935 the Catholic Deaf met as Australian Deaf and Dumb Association Victorian Branch. Bro P J O’Farrell was the president; The John Pierce Centre (Prahran) opened unofficially in March 1980 and in August 1980 it was officially opened and blessed.Significant as a newsletter for the Deaf Community.White A4 Binder containing various newsletters of the John Pierce Centre Including: Newsletter of Catholic Association of Deaf and Hearing Impaired People (Victoria) Vol 8 Issue 3, 4 1988, Vol 8 Issue 5 1989; Vol 9 Issue 7 1989; Vol 11 Issue 9 1990; Vol 12 Issue 10, 11 1990; Vol 13 Issue 12 1990, 21.5cmHx1 4.5cmW, 24 pages; Newsletter Catholic Deaf Community of Victoria May, August, October, December 1991, April, July, September, December 1992 (2 copies), 29.5cmHx21cmW, 12 pages; June 1994, 29.5cmHx21cmW, 8 pages; Newsletter for and by Deaf Community of Victoria September 2006 (4 copies), July 2007, March 2008, 29.5cmHx21cmW, 12 pages; Newsletter July 2008, December 2008, March 2009, December 2010, 29.5cmHx21cmW, 12 pages

YOUNG, John Alexander 3739 Rank: Gunner 13th Field Artillery Brigade Date of enlistment: 20.04.1917 Returned to Australia: 17.03.1920 (possibly dies of wounds), listed as fate date for return to AustraliaBritish War Medal 2 medals not linked, ribbons held together with safety pinYOUNG, John Alexander 3739 Gunner 13th F.A.B A.I.F

John Alexander Young 3739 GunnerVictory Medal The medal is bronze with a winged figure of Victory on the obverse. The reverse has the words ‘THE GREAT WAR FOR CIVILISATION’, all surrounded by a laurel wreath. The ribbon has a ‘two rainbow’ design, with the violet from each rainbow on the outside edges moving through to a central red stripe where both rainbows meet.J.A. Young 13th F.A.B

John Alexander Young V82835 DOB 14.10.1899 LieutenantAustralian War Medal 1939-1945 The medal is cupro-nickel with the crowned effigy of King George VI on the obverse. The reverse has a lion standing on a double-headed dragon. The top of the reverse shows the dates 1939 and 1945. The stripes signify the dark blue of the Royal Navy and Merchant Navy, red to represent the service of the Army and the light blue of the Air Force J.A. Young V82835

YOUNG, John Alexander V82835 LieutenantAustralian Service Medal The medal features an effigy of King George VI on the obverse. The reverse has the Australian coat of arms, placed centrally, surrounded by the words "THE AUSTRALIAN SERVIE MEDAL 1939-1945". Ribbon The ribbon has a wide khaki central stripe, flanked by two narrow red stripes and edge stripes, one of dark blue and one of light blue. The khaki represents the Australian nature of the award and the red, dark blue and light blue represent the Army, Navy and Air ForceJ.A. Young V82835

JACKSON John McGregor VX 32711 6 medals Australian Service Medal War Medal Defence Medal Pacific Medal Africa Star The 1939-1945 StarVX 32711 J.McG. Jackson

NX1550 POTTER, Douglas John dob 9.5.1919 Enlisted 1.8.42Original Certificate of Service of POTTER, Douglas John NX 1550Certificate of Service for POTTER, Douglas John. DOB 9.5.1919

Private SILVEY, John Robert William VX 41717 DOB 28.4.12hand written notes recalling Private Jack Silvey's experience as a POW in Changi from 1942-19453 copied pages of hand written notes written 20.5.1945 in Japan Record of PW movement

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Articles in annual report include: branch committees, President's report, finance report, balance sheet, auxiliaries, volunteer service groups, in answer to your questions, senior staff, life governors, building of Katharine Rose wing at Bendigo, donation by G.W. Vowell of a 20 acre farm at Mt Eliza, new auxiliaries formed at Brighton, Kooyong, Bendigo and Mt Eliza with Guiding Light Group comprised of solely men, thanks to Flora Douglas for use of her home at Frankston and Audrey Moffat accepting responsibility for volunteer recruitment, and John Watson, a resident of Elanora, turned 100. 1 volume of text, photographs and illustrationsassociation for the blind, john watson, sir rohan delacombe, h.m. lightfoot, mirridong home (bendigo), kelaston home (ballarat), elanora home (brighton), annual reports

Articles in annual report include: branch committees, President's report, finance report, balance sheet, welfare, hospital homes, day centres, auxiliaries, volunteer service group, senior staff, life governors, formal establishment of the Low Vision Clinic which had been begun with discussions with Professor Gerard Crook in 1970 and supported for a year by the Hecht Trust, John Wilson accompanied Hugh Jeffrey, Australia's delegate on the Executive Committee for the Welfare of the Blind and IFB, businessman John Wicking joined the committee, plans for the future development of the George Vowell Centre are being formulated, Derek Nimmo entertained at multiple Auxiliary functions, the Toorak Auxiliary closed but two new ones at Kyneton and Narcoonah (Hampton), were formed, introduction of training course for volunteer workers and Mrs H.M. Lightfoot, who organised drivers for home visitor Elsie Henderson, has stepped down after fourteen years of service.1 volume of text and photographsassociation for the blind, h.m. lightfoot, john wilson, hugh jeffrey, derek nimmo, iris barnier, annual reports

Articles in annual report include: President's report, finance report, balance sheet, Bendigo branch golden jubilee, auxiliaries, volunteer services, blind members, life governors. 1 printed volume with illustrationsassociation for the blind, annual reports, rupert hamer, sister l maher, john wicking, e.m. stranks, bob pearson, l. weate, r. hair, edith lain, peg hall, lillian evans, bryan sitlington, loloma roberts, emily hardy

Don Dunstan (Kelaston manager), John Wicking (AFB President), Councillor Hitchcock (Branch Committee member) and Councillor Flynn at the opening of the Low Vision Clinic and Day Centre extension on 18 July 1983.1 x black and white photographassociation for the blind, john wicking, kelaston home (ballarat)

Letter to the Trustees outlining the outcomes of a recent meeting, as the minute book was unable to be located. Below is a summary of the letter. The death of W.H. Paterson is mentioned and the recommendation to the Committee that the clubhouse by named in his honour was unanimously accepted, however requires the agreement of the Trustees. The remainder of the letter covers the past five years. The Victorian Association of Blind Cricketers are requesting the erection of a shelter shed and scoring boxes. Complaints have been received about horses using the park, which have been passed to Malvern Council who advise they have also received similar complaints from the general public. A fence is required but a lack of finance has delayed this action. The Clubhouse is being used for more activities including a dance class, indoor bowling club, pottery and craft work, therefore a new switchboard and rewiring were completed. In October 1955, the State Government offered funding through local councils, however despite a representation to the Minister, the Malvern Council were not willing to expend funds to the Association as they had committed to build an Elderly Citizens Club. A large signboard was repainted and a new signboard erected at the front entrance, along with a light controlled by a clock. The Clubhouse has also been used one night per month by the local branch of the RSL and occasional use by the Teachers College for inter College sports. There has been cooperation with the L.T.A.V. (Lawn Tennis Association of Victoria) during tennis championships, and although the Committee recognise the need to do more with the area, the impending homes been built at Ballarat and Bendigo have been a limited factor. Signed by J.W. Wilson3 pages of type letter on letterheadAssociation for the Advancement of the Blind, Under the Distinguished Patronage of His Excellency the Governor of Victoria and Lady Brooks Founded 1895 (image of shining lantern) Incorporated 1944 10-12 Queen Street, Melbourne, C.1. Phone: MU 4189 MU 1955 Homes at: Brighton Beach Windsor Ballarat Bendigo On the left hand side of the page: President: Bruce Small, Esq. Vice President: Hubert Opperman, O.B.E. Treasurer: W.J.S. Horsfall, F.C.A. Secretary: J.W. Wilson Objects: To promote the welfare of the Blind intellectually, physically and socially. To grant financial assistance in cases of necessity. To provide Homes and Hostels of an undenominational character for the Blind. To visit the Blind. To care for the adult Blind, especially the aged and infirm. Donations will be subject to the concessional allowances provided by the Income Tax Act. At the base of the page: Homes and help for aged blindassociation for the advancement of the blind, john wilson, kooyong club house

Don Dunstan (Kelaston manager), John Wicking (AFB President), Councillor Hitchcock (Branch Committee member) and Councillor Flynn at the opening of the Low Vision Clinic and Day Centre extension on 18 July 1983.3 x B/W photographs and 3 col. photographsassociation for the blind, john wicking, kelaston home (ballarat)

Black and white photograph. Student receiving a book at her Graduation from Lady Bolte.On reverse, "Grad 1968 L-R Dr David Wishart, Heather Gayle Fitzpatrick. Lady Bolte, John Nattrass, E B Littlejohn," and, "Photograph by Information Branch Victorian Department Of Agriculture Ref. No. D.1217.E."students, graduation, dr david wishart, heather gayle fitzpatrick, lady bolte, john nattrass, e b littlejohn, publicity

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Timber frame containing Appeals badges, tokens, ribbons for various commemorative days including Red cross, War Chest, YMCA, St John's, Relief Organisation, Lord Mayor's Patriotic Fund, Liberty Loan, food For Britain, Medical Aid, Anzac Memorial Bursaries, Tin Hat, Return Soldiers Fund, Soldier's Dependant, Home For Soldiers, Legacy, ANZAC, Poppy Day etc.

Photographic/Print of HM King George V in uniform of 2nd Btn King's Regt (Liverpool). King George V regimental oil painting - commissioned by 2nd Btn King's Regt (Liverpool) - One of three identical portraits King sat on 28 Feb 1931 - in gilt/timber frame.

Photographic print of King George V Regimental oil painting commissioned by 2nd Btn King's Regiment (Liverpool). One of three identical portraits the King sat for on 28 February 1931 in timber frame with plaque.Plaque reading - "His Majesty King George V / by John A Berrie / Copyright"