On ending of RSL lease and therefore imminent sale and development of the land - Princes to Station at Bridge - David THOMPSON recorded exterior details of the building.Photo: detail of 'RSL' inlaid in terrazzo, Princes Street entrance. From series of photos of Excelsior Hall ('Diggers' Hall'), RSL Port Melbourne branch headquarters 1948 - 1998. Made June 1998 by David THOMPSON.societies clubs unions and other organisations, excelsior hall, built environment, returned services league, rsl

Given to PMH&PS by the local RSL Branch on their closure in May 1998Black and white newspaper clipping on card of "Bardia Bill", a very large gun, with several soldiers . Above clipping is printed "Tobruk 1941". The frame is wooden, painted cream, biege, dark brown. Dated 1941 but probably made after 1960ssocieties clubs unions and other organisations, war - world war ii, rsl, returned services league

Given to PMH&PS by the local RSL Branch on their closure in May 1998Laminated, handlettered poster from the RSL 'Ten Ways to Kill a Club'societies clubs unions and other organisations, returned services league, rsl

Given to PMH&PS by the local RSL Branch on their closure in May 1998Certificate of discharge from Army issued 15.3.1959 to Corporal Wm Thos Luggbit of ink scribble on reversesocieties clubs unions and other organisations, returned services league, rsl, william thomas lugg

Given to PMH&PS by the local RSL Branch on their closure in May 1998. Note reference to this appeal in editorial in The Record 9.5.1964 p.2, 'A Voyager Reflection'Large, hand lettered poster 'Voyager disaster appeal' - maroon, blue and yellow paintsocieties clubs unions and other organisations, returned services league, rsl, hmas voyager

Given to PMH&PS by the local RSL Branch on their closure in May 1998. Note reference to this appeal in editorial in The Record 9.5.1964 p.2, 'A Voyager Reflection'Framed RSSAILA letter regarding Voyager Appeal, set in mount.handlettered 'the largest amount raised in Victoria' (i.e. by Port Melbourne sub Branch in conjunction with Port Council)Tiny pencil marking back upper left '15/-'societies clubs unions and other organisations, charities and appeals, returned services league, rsl, hmas voyager

Given to PMH&PS by the local RSL Branch on their closure in May 1998The Road of Return' - 1971 pictorial poster detailing changi prison camp, produced on 25th Anniversary of prisoners' return to Australia, to promote an anniversary tour to ChangiInk mark lower leftsocieties clubs unions and other organisations, war - world war ii, returned services league, rsl

Given to PMH&PS by the local RSL Branch on their closure in May 1998Large black and white photo of RSSAILA Cricket Team and officers, Premiers 1947-48, set in hand lettered mount and framed (wood painted 'cream'). Includes team names. Presented to the President, R. Kentsport - cricket, societies clubs unions and other organisations, returned services league, rsl, r kent, mrs m smith, g sutherland, e brunnan, j donnelly, r mallett, j hayes, p hayes, l smith, e merrington, w oldman, w barfoot, j neville, a martin, f palmer, a oxworth

Given to PMH&PS by the local RSL Branch on their closure in May 1998Framed certificate of thanks for service in World War I, issued by Port Melbourne Town Council to A.C. McLELLAN, dated 6.7.1916, signed by Mayor, councillors and Town Clerk, stamped with Port Melbourne sealwar - world war i, societies clubs unions and other organisations, returned services league, rsl, mayors, town clerks, archibald colin mclellan

Given to PMH&PS by the local RSL Branch on their closure in May 1998. Displayed at the Port Melbourne RSL Sub Branch in conjunction with the British flag and Cornonation portrait of Queen Elizabeth II (item 893)Australian flag, formerly at RSL, on simple wooden standard (located between shelves 5 and 6)Signatures all over!societies clubs unions and other organisations, returned services league, rsl

Given to PMH&PS by the local RSL Branch on their closure in May 1998. Displayed at the Port Melbourne RSL Sub Branch in conjunction with the Australian flag and Cornonation portrait of Queen Elizabeth II (item 893)British flag, formerly at RSL, on simple wooden standard (located between shelves 5 and 6)Signatures all over!societies clubs unions and other organisations, returned services league, rsl

Given to PMH&PS by the local RSL Branch on their closure in May 1998.Book of raffle tickets from RSL 'P.M.R.S.L.' Nos 19801 to 19900; stapled, perforated; front cover missingsocieties clubs unions and other organisations, returned services league, rsl

Sold each April in Bay Street by the Sub-branch. Donated to the Society by the RSL Port Melbourne Branch on their closure in May of 1998.From group of RSL Anzac tokens pinned on cards: gold, with enamelled red or green to denote amount of contribution (red $1, Green 50c). Single $1 red plasticised token, diamond motif; appeal target detailed on card. Year unknown.societies clubs unions and other organisations, charities and appeals, returned services league, rsl

Sold each April in Bay Street by the Sub-branch. Donated to the Society by the RSL Port Melbourne Branch on their closure in May of 1998.From group of RSL Anzac tokens pinned on cards: gold, with enamelled red or green to denote amount of contribution (red $1, Green 50c). Original $1 red plasticised token plus 50c green token, crown motif. Year unknown.societies clubs unions and other organisations, charities and appeals, returned services league, rsl

Sold each April in Bay Street by the Sub-branch. Donated to the Society by the RSL Port Melbourne Branch on their closure in May of 1998.From group of RSL Anzac tokens pinned on cards: gold, with enamelled red or green to denote amount of contribution (red $1, Green 50c). Original $1 red plasticised token, plus 50c green token, shield motif with crown on top. Year unknown.societies clubs unions and other organisations, charities and appeals, returned services league, rsl

Photocopy sheets of PMYC events. First Ashes series 3.3.1995. Presentation night trophies. Opening day 28.02.1998. Early photos; Pile driving 1991, fire services, framing and steel worksport - yachting

Book. South Port Day Links. Celebrating 21 Years of servicesocieties clubs unions and other organisations, south port day links

RSL World War II 'Ladies' badge', enamelled red, blue, gold and white. 'Returned Sailors and Soldiers' League Victoria - War Services Fund'Engraved on back, '4899' plus jeweller's markwar - world war ii, societies clubs unions and other organisations, returned services league, rsl, marjorie williams, george willaims

Program from the last Anzac Day commemorative service held by the Port Melbourne Sub-Branch of the RSL, Saturday 25 April 1998 (in conjunction with the Anglican Church)war - world war ii, celebrations fetes and exhibitions, religion - anglican (holy trinity), societies clubs unions and other organisations, returned services league, rsl, ronald 'bunna' walsh, donald arthur langford, clyde holding, perce mcguire white, perce white

Given to PMH&PS by the local RSL Branch on their closure in May 1998Black and white photo of RSL Football Team 1947, mounted under plastic cover on beige backing made of brass coloured metal covered with paper. Label of same paper: 'Port Melbourne RSL FC 1947'. Metal stand attachedsport - australian rules football, societies clubs unions and other organisations, returned services league, rsl

Given to PMH&PS by the local RSL Branch on their closure in May 1998Small RSL poster 'Don't let a sub wreck your RSL memberSHIP - subscriptions now due'. Photo shows sub stalking a ship marked 'RSS&AILA'. Yellowed, fly specked.'4' in pencil below photosocieties clubs unions and other organisations, returned services league, rsl

Was left at 63 Station Street after Mrs Sanderson's death (daughter in law?)Framed letter 1908 from the Sandridge United Friendly Societies' Dispensary to Mr Sanderson of 63 Station Street, in appreciation of his services as Chairman. Handwritten and signed by William Stocker, Sec.Headed 'Sandridge United Friendly Societies'Dispensary. Watermark on left hand side: 'Cottonpole'societies clubs unions and other organisations, sandridge united friendly societies' dispensary, sanderson

Reports to Council hand entered by Town Surveyor and ATS, with marginal notes on actions taken by Council.Book of reports of Port Melbourne Town Surveyor 1901-1911: 475 pp volume bound in dark green with maroon spine and corners. Gold stamped on spine 'Minute Book' but added leather label below reads 'Surveyors Report Book'. Some inserts (glued in)Stamped inside cover and on some pages, 'Town of Port Melbourne Surveyors Office'sandridge lagoon, local government - town of port melbourne, fishermans bend, flood, fire and fire services, port melbourne town hall, transport - horse, transport - tramways, parks and gardens, engineering - roads streets lanes and footpaths, excelsior hall, societies clubs unions and other organisations, built environment, hotels, industry - manufacturing, engineering - canals and drainage, crimes and misdemeanours, transport - ferries, south melbourne, arthur victor heath, george beazley, h v champion

Official organ of the Port Melbourne Sub-Branch RSL, Christmas edition 1966. Lewis, G (President, RSL 1966):Palmer, F. (vice president RSL 1966):Howard, S. (vice president RSL 1966):Pearson, W. (secretary RSL 1966):Barwise, H (treasurer RSL 1966):Stuckbery, Albert:Eason, H:Larkin, G:Wood, E.:Barfoot, W.:Franklin, T.:Young, G.:Kidd, W.:Frost, G.:Deaker, P.:Kent, R.:Tucker, F.returned services league, rsl, societies clubs unions and other organisations, g lewis, f palmer, s howard, w pearson, h barwise, albert stuckbery, h eason, g larkin, e wood, w barfoot, t franklin, g young, w kidd, g frost, p deaker, r kent, f tucker

Stand Easy - offical organ of the South Melbourne RSL, Christmas 1963societies clubs unions and other organisations, south melbourne rsl

PMH&PS was incorporated in 1994, and from 1995 was required to hold an AGM and present an Annual Report. These were compiled, designed, printed on photocopier and bound by the Secretary, except for the Tenth anniversary edition and most recent edition, commercially photocopied.Annual Report of the PMH&PS, 2008 A5 8 pp plus cover - light blue grey with replication of Port Melbourne Municipal Band score across covers. Contains financial reports, list of members and photos, and brief history of the Great White Fleet visit of 1908, subject of exhibition and naval activities thoughout the month.societies clubs unions and other organisations, armed services - navy, port melbourne historical & preservation society, pmhps, suzy milburn, great white fleet

Researched, written and designed by member Pat Grainger as a fundraiser for PMH&PS. Production volume: 550 copiesHistoric Port Melbourne - 'From the album' Calendar for 2008 - Mrs Coggin's shop on cover. Features sentiments from the autograph albums of two Edwards women All following years calendars also recorded against cat no 1864transport - tramways, piers and wharves - princes pier, business and traders, religion - anglican (holy trinity), industry - manufacturing - foundries, social activities, celebrations fetes and exhibitions, armed services - navy, built environment - commercial, hotels, grimwade castings pty ltd, steel castings, peter griffin, christina irvine edwards, sarah 'stella' edwards, william faulkner, elizabeth faulkner, the monts, montague, port melbourne bowling club, returned services league, rsl, great white fleet, john storey, john park, louisa storey coggin, ron robertson, edwin whiting, jim wood, william gleeson, george faram, meenie mclean, margaret mclean, abraham lincoln hotel, anzac day, cable trams, us navy