A President badge was struck to identify this important role in the sighted community. These consisted of a rectangle with the words 'President' in gold writing on a pale blue background and 'RVIB' written in gold against a blue background. Enamel blue badge with gold writingroyal victorian institute for the blind, badges

A Secretary badge was struck to identify this important role in the sighted community. These consisted of a rectangle with the words 'Secretary' in gold writing on a pale blue background and 'RVIB' written in gold against a blue background. 1 metal pin with gold writing on blue backgroundroyal victorian institute for the blind, badges

A Treasurer badge was struck to identify this important role in the sighted community. These consisted of a rectangle with the words 'Treasurer' in gold writing on a pale blue background and 'RVIB' written in gold against a blue background. 1 metal pin with gold writingroyal victorian institute for the blind, badges

Newspaper cutting, yellowed, printing is in black ink, the title is in large print. In the centre is a black square with the words “Hitler and dreams of Conquest dead”. Mounted on a black plastic board. ww2, german defeat, newspaper cuttings

Item/s in collection re B. J. Ruler VX40780 refer Cat No 5790 for his service details.Handwritten letters from July 1942 - December 1942 writing about places and places. Letter dated 16 August 1942 has words cot out by the censorEnvelopes addressed “Mrs. B. J. Ruler” various addresses in Victoria. Envelopes marked “ Air Mail “ “Opened by Censor”letters, ww2

Cardboard cover grey colour. There is a rectangular arrangement on front, in the rectangle are words "Dinkie Dye". "Compiled by J. Henry, one of the ANZACS". In the centre is a caricature of an African/American musician.booklet, ww1

Dean collection, refer Cat No 4575PPlain glass with stem. It has a gold rim. On one side is the logo of Rats of Tobruk Association. On the other side are the words - "Rats of Tobruk Association" "State Branch Victoria."ww2, rats of tobruk association

The RSS&AILA was the name of the RSL in 1956, called Returned Sailors and Soldiers and Airmen Imperial League of Australia. The Australian Imperial Service of Women’s Auxiliary of the RSL was formed by mothers, wives, widows, sisters, daughters and aunts of men who served in the Australian Imperial Forces in the First World War (1914-1918). The auxiliaries grew from this beginning to raise money for the welfare of men and women who served and their widows and families. In Victoria, the RSL Women’s Council of Victoria is headquarters for Auxiliaries throughout Victoria. The aim of Women’s Council is to support the Auxiliaries, in assisting the Returned & Services League to give a helping hand to Service Members, their families and the wider community. RSL Sub-Branches and their Women’s Auxiliaries work together towards the same goals. As of August 2015 there are 64 Women’s Auxiliaries with approximately 1250 members. The Lara Ladies Auxiliary was disbanded in September 1952, due to not enough members to continue the auxiliary (the ladies from the beginning becoming too old – First World War). Those left promised to continue to support the RSL in all its future activities, which the ladies continue to do today as members and Associate members. Here is the last entry, dated 8th September, 1952: “Since our last meeting our President Mrs Marshall has passed away. It was decided that as there is not enough members to continue the Auxiliary the Lara Sub Branch was requested to have the Auxiliary disbanded. Assistance was promised the League by the ladies present in all its futher activities.” There were four present at this meeting. Signed by P. Walker, Hon Secretary and Treasurer.This badge is of historic significance as it represented a badge held by a member of the Ladies Auxiliary of the RSL in 1956.A metal circular badge with outer blue rim with words R.S.S.&.A.I.L.A. Women's Auxiliary. Inner gold circle has blue Australian flag. At top of badge is 56.On the reverse side of the badge is the stamped number 6965

During his service, Jack McIntyre sent this letter of well wishes to Lola Robinson, who resided in Fitzroy, Victoria.Piece of white paper with three objects taped/glued to it: a small bunch of heather, an envelope, and a letter. There is also a separate piece of paper taped to the top that has typed words. Letter: With Best Wishes for / A Happy Birthday / Jack / 1917 Envelope: In Active Service / To Miss Lola Robinson / Highbury / 184 Holden Street / Nth Fitzroy / Victoria / Australia (side): BATTALION PAPER Piece of paper at top: Heather from Scotland / WW 1.ww1, world war one, war correspondence

PORTLAND SPORTSMEN'S CLUBPurple felt pennant with yellow paint lettering. On left is a shield with depiction of a lighthouse and words "PORTLAND VICTORIA" at top and bottom. "PORTLAND SPORTSMEN'S CLUB" screenprinted on body of pennant.Front: (see description)

Colour photograph of philipino seafarers and Hastings volunteer behind a model 5 mast philipino vessel in sail - painted words 'Banong'? near the bow and Manila near stern.hastings, seafarers, hobbi, ship models

Mount Beauty is a tourist destination and this 'hanky' may have been a souvenir.Since the completion of the Kiewa Hydro Electric Scheme Mount Beauty has become a tourist destination. The 'hanky' depicts the snow on the mountains and nature as an advertisement for visiting the town and its surrounds.White cotton handkerchief with lace edges and a blue print in one corner. The blue print is a picture of mountains with snow and with wattle trees in the foreground and with the words Mount Beauty Victoria.mount beauty tourism, handkerchief

The pennant was part of the collection owned by Helen Veitch when she was a student at the Ballarat Teachers' College in 1948. The Ballarat Teachers' College was established after the Victorian State Government and the State Education Department decided to establish two provincial teachers' colleges, at Ballarat and Bendigo. On 04 May 1926 W.H. Ellwood (Principal), Miss A. Bouchier, and Mr A.B. Jones, welcomed the first enrolment of 61 students to undertake the one year course. In 1927 the College moved to the former Ballarat East Town Hall in Barkly Street, which was remodelled for their use. It closed in December 1931 due to the Great Depression. In 1946 Ballarat Teachers' College reopened and relocated to the Dana Street State School. It was originally planned to open as a women's college, for whom the residence at 130 Victoria Street was purchased, but the decision was made to admit resident men from Ballarat. Mr T.W. Turner was appointed as Principal in 1951 and directed the introduction of a two year course for the Trained Primary Teachers' Certificate. The former one year course was terminated at the end of 1951. In 1958 the College was relocated to a custom built facility at Gillies Street, in close proximity to the Ballarat Botanical Gardens. Numbers increased with the introduction of the Trained Infant Teachers' Certificate course under the guidance of Mary Egan. With the introduction of a three year Diploma Course in 1968 accommodation became cramped. The introduction of the Diploma of Teaching (Primary) led to the Trained Infant Teachers' Certificate being discontinued in 1969, and the end of the Trained Primary Teachers' Certificate in 1969. Secondary Art and Craft students began studies at Ballarat Teachers' College in 1969 under Mr Ted Doney. In 1971 Mr D. Watson was appointed Principal. The State College of Victoria was proclaimed by Order in Council on 24 July 1973, and Ballarat Teachers' College became a constituent college of the State College of Victoria, and was known as State College of Victoria, Ballarat. By 1975 the College moved to Mount Helen as part of the Ballarat College of Advanced Education. Pre service teachers currently undertake their studies on the Mount Helen Campus of Federation University. ("Ruffians Attempted to Carry of the School Tent: A History of State Education in Ballarat", 1974, p73-4.)lBlue wool felt pennant with a yellow felt edge with 2 loops stitched to the side edge. The pennant is printed in yellow with the words 'Ballarat Teachers' College' and Coat of Arms.Printed - Ballarat Teachers' College & Coat of Armsballarat teachers' college, pennant, helen veitch

Green Glass Stoppered Bottle. With The Words ''Wm. WHITTAKER & SONS DUNOLLY Lemonade'' On The Front. A Capital ''M'' is on the Base. Diamter 5.5 cm x Height 21 cm.''Wm. WHITTAKER & SONS DUNNOLLY Lemonade'' ''M''food technology, bottling, soft drink bottle

Book of hymns compiled and sung by Charles.M.Alexander published by T.Shaw.Fitchett Melbourne. Red soft cover with black print contains words and music some written by Bendigo pianist Robert.Harkness.Charles.M.Alexanderbooks, music, religion

A burgendy wallet with the words 'Kynoch Explosives' printed in gold on the inside. It contains 2 small scraps of paper on the inside. One of the items is a small article about a giant pig.costume accessories, clothing accessories, wallet, lydia chancellor collection, collection, leather goods, purse, wallet, personal effects, costume accessories

Document in timber frame listing RAAF casulties in Vietnam. The RAAF logo sits atop the list and the Australian Vietnam Forces Badge and the words Lest we Forget belowNames of RAAF casualtiesframed document, raaf, australian vietnam forces

Postcard sent by a soldier serving in Northern France in 1916 to, it is believed, Miss Olive Appleton.White coloured postcard with a silk inset on the front that has been embroidered with a basket of multi-coloured flowers and the words 'A Kiss from France'. Handwritten message in blue in on the back.North France 18/4/16 Dear Olive Got this card to let you know where I am and that I am in the best of health and spirits. Remember me to all. From Yours Sincerely Fred. xxx wwi, world war i

The Finn Koren Collection.a B5 sized booklet with words to Christmas carols. White paper, stapled. The Williamstown High School band played at the event at the Williamstown Town Hall on 15th Dec. 1991.williamstown high school, concert band, christmas carols, williamstown town hall

The Returned Sailors and Soldiers Imperial League of Australia (RSSILA) was the forerunner of today's Returned and Services League (RSL). Formed after the First World War, the organisation was a veterans' association formed by returned servicemen to care for and advocate for the returned service community. The organisation later changed its name to the RSL. This badge is dated to the 1920's by the name of the organisation. It is significant because it has the capacity to represent an earlier incarnation of today's RSL.Small blue, white and red enamel and metal badge. Inset embossing of two soldiers advancing. Words enscribed on the front. A white shield shape with a crown mounted on the top.Returned Sailors & Soldiers Imperial League Australia.rsl, rssila, returned services

Black and white bound photocopy of the 1958 yearbook with a white cover separated vertically in two by a double black line, with a WHS logo on it, as well as the words KORRUMBEIA 1958 in the centreKORRUMBEIA 1958