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Lilydale RSL Sub Branch
Painting - Framed Print, Gerald Coulson, Merlin's Thunder, 1997
Lancaster Mk1 built at Castle Bromwich early 1945 with Merlin 24 Engines. Served with 149 Squadron & 44 Squadron.Framed print titled "Merlin's Thunder"PLAQUE INSCRIBED " Merlin's Thunder" by Gerald Goulson presented to Lilydale RSL by Gordon Anderson 1997 -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - BASIL MILLER COLLECTION: ALEXANDRA FOUNTAIN, CHARING CROSS, TRAMS, CENOTAPH
Black and white photograph Charing Cross, looking across Cenotaph and Fountain. Background Baby Health Centre, Bogie trams, back of RSL Hall.Inscription on reverse: Stamped in black E938.person, individual, basil miller -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Accessory - ERROL BOVAIRD COLLECTION: RSL BADGES
Small RSl badge from the First World War, Circular metal disc issued by the Catholic Church, lapel pin issued by legacy. All contained in a small leather pouch. -
Clunes Museum
Photograph
COMMEMORATION OF THE CLUNES RST WITH A MOSIAC INSTALLED ONTO THE FRONT OF THE BUILDING FACING FRASER STREET.1 BLACK AND WHITE PHOTOGRAPH RSL CLUNES AT THE UNVEILING OF COMMEMORATION OF THE RSTL BUILDING ON 25TH APRIL 1962, 4 MEN STANDING AT THE ENTRANCE, CROWD IN FRASER STREET WITNESSING THE EVENT. .2 STAMP ON BACK: COPYRIGHT - NOT FOR REPRODUCTIONS - HERALD SUN PHOTOGRAPH SUPPLED BY FEATURE SERVICE, THE HERALD AND WEEKLY TIMES LTD, MELBOURNE - AUSTRALIArsl clunes, rsl artwork -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Photograph, 1/12/2019 12:00:00 AM
Colour photograph of Legasy members Marie Fish, Marion Kelly, James Turner Legatee Eileen Wilmot Norma Fiedler and Betty Gray at Christmas lunch at the RSL Lakes Entranceschools, genealogy -
Ballarat RSL Sub-Branch Inc.
Display Case - with glass recessed to hold medals
This object relates to Wallace Clement TAYLOR. He was born on 1/01/1897 in Ballarat, VIC. Wallace Clement served in the AIF (8220) enlisting on, 08/04/1915 in Ballarat, VIC before being discharged from duties with the 4 FIELD AMBULANCE as a Army Non-Commissioned Private (PTE) on 02/08/1919. Wallace Clement TAYLOR was not a prisoner of war. His next of kin is Clara TAYLOR (Mother). Wallace Taylor was awarded the Victory Medal, British War Medal, 1914 Star.Medals of "Pte W C TAYLOR 2-8 Hosp AIF 1914-1918" On back - "On Permanent Loan to Jack BLACKMORE Property of Ballarat RSL signed Norm BLACKMORE"collectables, ballarat rsl, ballarat -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - QUEEN VICTORIA GARDENS BENDIGO
Photo of postcard: Postcard shows Queen Victoria Gardens, Bendigo ( written on bottom in white, No 6?) Handcoloured original shows statue of Queen Victoria forefront, RSL building behind.bendigo, parks and gardens, queen victoria gardens -
Melbourne Legacy
Letter - Document, letter, Invitations to speak at Legacy House, 1980
Letter thanking Legatee Rex Hall for congratulations for an award, accepting an invitation to speak at a future Legacy Luncheon, and the pride that Sir William takes in that the award recognizes the support of his wife Dulcie. Then there is a hand written note from L/- Rex Hall as a reply with possible dates that Sir William could speak. Legatees met regularly and had guest speakers to entertain and inform on different subjects at their Tuesday Luncheons. This document was from a file of information about guest speakers (see also 00812-00822 and 00830-00837). The Programme Committee was responsible for organising the speakers. A record of correspondence between RSL and Legacy and shows Legacy invited speakers from many areas. Also Sir William Keys attributes the honor of recieving the award as much to his wife Dulcie support, as to his own personal contribution.00830.1 White A4 letter on RSL letterhead to Rex Hall at Legacy from Bill Keys on 22 January 1980. 00830.2 White notepaper carbon copy of a handwritten reply. 00830.1 Signed by Bill Keys in black pen. 00830.2 Carbon copy of handwritten note.speakers, programme committee -
Bendigo Military Museum
Mixed media - SCRAPBOOK BENDIGO RSL, 1963 - 1974
This is the final 4 pages of the Scrap book Cat No 8225. Page 17. The article refers to Mrs Doreen Crawford having spent 12 years as Assistant Secretary at the Bendigo RSL Memorial Hall until 1967, on leaving this job she took on a Visiting Officers role with Legacy in McKenzie Street Bendigo where she be looking after and visiting approximately 200 War Widows in their own homes as well as Homes & Hospitals. Page 18 & 19. The two photos re building sites pertain to the construction of the War Widows Flats in Kangaroo Flat about 1971/72. Page 20a. The B & W photo shows the completed War Widows Flats in Kangaroo Flat in 1973. This was a project by the War Veterans Homes Trust and the Bendigo RSL. Page 20b. The article is re the newly installed Bendigo RSL President Jack Plant receiving a Life Membership in 1974 from Robert Temple immediate past President. The article goes on to outline Jack Plants RSL work with the RSL, he first joined the RSL in Chinkapook in 1944, Committee and President Raywood RSL 1956 - 1958. Refer Cat No 8129P for his Bendigo RSL involvement.Four pages from a Spiroflex sketch pad. Page 17. Article with a photo of a female as main item. Page 18. B & W photo of a building under construction. page 19. B & W photo of cleared ground with building beginnings. Page 20. one B & W photo showing several buildings in a row. Article with two persons re award of Life membership.On page 17 in blue pen, "Advertiser 11.9.76", page 18 in blue pen, "War Widows Flats at Kangaroo Flat"brsl, smirsl, scrap book -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Poster, 1916 approx
From the collection of Mitcham RSLWWI artifactPrinted poster. Dated January 31, 1916. Life on a Transport attributed to Gunner R. Mechan, 13 Reinforcement, 2 Field Artillery Brigade, A.I.E.F. Printed on paper (then laminated) A3 size Gunner Mechan relates the experience of being on a Transport ship travelling Port Melbourne to England.Nildocuments, posters -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Booklet - War to Peace - a resume', From War to Peace 1914 - 1918, August 1919
Via Mitcham RSL CollectionBooklet - resume' of important dates pertaining to WW1.Lest we forget.... a little record of the principal events of the Great War, 1914 - 1919....resume' booklet of ww1 dates -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Uniform - Khaki Army Shirt, 1965, 1965
From Mitcham RSL CollectionKhaki Army shirt with patch pockets and long sleeves. Lance Corporal Rank; Chexxxx of each sleeve (stripe). Belonged to Peter McPhee.Yakka Pty Ltd 1965 Victoria size 15 1/2 X S/L 33 D^D McPhee 98 mitcham rsl, army, yakka pty ltd, military -
Bendigo Military Museum
Card - CARD, MEMBERSHIP BDSC 1978, Bendigo & District Servicemen's club, C.1978
The card relates to The Bendigo & District Servicemen's Club as distinct from the Bendigo & District RSL Club Inc. The Servicemen's Club was owned by a Co Operative of the 3 Bendigo RSL's being Bendigo, Kangaroo Flat & Eaglehawk Sub Branches'. The Co Operative Society remained until the year 2000 when the facility became the "Bendigo & District RSL Club Inc". The membership re David Patterson 1978. He was a Bendigo RSL delegate for the Co Operative Society for its entire time until closure in 2000. He was one of the first Vietnam Veterans to serve on the Committee of the Bendigo RSL Sub Branch from 1976 - 78, he was Jnr Vice President for 1977 - 78. Refer Cat No 5825.Card yellow covers folding all text in black, inside is white with black text, signed by member in blue, rear is blank, card is for membership 1978.Inside, "This is the signature of the member of the Bendigo & District Servicemen's Club whose name appears below. This card must be presented at the door when attending the Club - Mr D Patterson 8 Station Street Kangaroo Flat - Secretary A. Harridge - No 054"brsl, smirsl, bdsc, membership -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - GOLDEN DAYS HISTORICAL EXHIBITION COLLECTION: PHOTOGRAPH OF PENNY FARTHING BIKE
Black and white photograph of penny farthing bicycle, sitting on top of display cabinet, at Golden Days Historical Exhibition, 1960. In background: RSL Women's Auxiliary, Bendigo Branch memorial board.bendigo, history, golden days historical exhibition -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - BENDIGO ADVERTISER: CENTENARY OF THE DAY BENDIGO WOKE TO WORLD WAR 1
Reproduction of pages from Bendigo Advertiser August 6 2014, to commemorate centenary of World War 1 beginning. A city of Greater Bendigo and Bendigo District RSL Centenary of Anzac initiative.bendigo, world war 1, anzac -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Postcard - POST OFFICE, BENDIGO
black and white image: Post Office, Bendigo. Image taken from verandah of RSL War Memorial, Pall Mall, looking through archway. Statue of George Lansell in centre of image.bendigo, buildings, post office and survey office, bendigo, post office, pall mall, rsl war memorial -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Medal, Military Medals
A collection of Medals belonging to Barry Cunningham stored in a Citizen Watch box. Contains a Vietnam Service Medal and Vietnamese medal. RSL Badge No. 75626 and a Winged Rising Sun Airforce Badge.On Vietnamese medal - 1960 on the front and "B.G. Cunningham, 215109 on the back. On the Service Medal - "Vietnam".medals, barry cunningham -
Ballarat RSL Sub-Branch Inc.
Souvenirs - WW2
Photographs x 3 Postcards x 2 Business Advertising cards x 3 In envelope - "photos from Bert. Some one from RSL gave them to him 1999first world war (ww1), 1914 - 1918, collectables, ballarat rsl, ballarat -
Ringwood RSL Sub-Branch
Badges
Display board covering shoulder patches, Rising Sun, Australia shoulder badge, RSL badge and two pieces of shrapnel belonging to Keith Ernst NX137463 126 General Transport Company -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - VICTORIA GARDENS BENDIGO
Photo of postcard. Written on bottom in white : Queen Victoria Gardens Bendigo. RSL building in centre, Pall Mall on right. Baby Health Centre in foreground. No 10. Hand coloured photo.bendigo, parks and gardens, queen victoria gardens -
Montmorency/Eltham RSL Sub Branch
Medal - Medallion, Warrant Officer and Non Commissioned Officer Academy
Presented to Montmorency RSL by Major GA Van der Walt Officer Commanding Victoria Wing on November 24th, 2014. To show their appreciation and to thank the RSL for their support. A certificate item no. 0060 explain details.The importance of Return Servicemen League are integral establishments for returning service men and women and it is reflected in the appreciation given.House in a wooden box and nestled on red felt with white satin lining, brass with colours orange and green.Warrant Officer and Non Commissioned Officer Academy, Lead Mentor Train, Insignia Australian Coat of Arms, Insignia for Sergeant, Insignia for Corporal, Insignia for Warrant Officerappreciation, medallion, victoria wing, certificate, australian coat of arms -
Shepparton RSL Sub Branch
WW1 Trench Tool, German Trench Spade
Came from Tallygaroopna RSL ClubSurface rust. Handle shorten. 5 Rivets holding the back-plate to shovel. 2 Rivets holding the handle. Wood handle scratched with indention . String maybe not original trench tool, tool, ww1, first world war, the great war, world war one, world war 1 -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Book, Home Front the Inpact of World War One on the Shire of Lillydale 2021
Mount Evelyn RSL Sub BranchPictures on the front page in black and white with title. Back page tan coloured with printing and picture of two flags Australian and British. 88 pages of text and pictures. -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Swagger Stick
Items from Mitcham RSL CollectionSwagger Stick length 70cm (27.5 inch) with 1.10cm Britannia Metal end with embossed badge: Australian Commonwealth Military Forces and 1.10cm Britannia Metal band at other end.Australian Commonwealth Forcemilitary history, army -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Accessory - Swagger Stick
Items from the Mitcham RSL collectionSwagger Stick. Length 69cm (27inch). Light brown wood, with 1.14cm Britannia Metal end embossed with submarine badge and words Submarine Hunters, and 1cm Britannia Metal band at other end.Submarine Huntersmilitary history, navy -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Memorabilia - Shell Casing Trench Art, C WW2
Part of Mitcham RSL collection (WW2)Brass shell casing inscribed with Chinese and Japanese characters forming a vase,See Supplementary file (5303)ww2, trench art, japan, mitcham rsl, vase -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Accessory - Army Chocolate Bar Ration
From the Mitcham Sub Branch of the RSLMitcham Sub Branch of the RSL closed on 16/01/2014A green paper wrapped chocolate bar marked with insignia of crossed swords, crown and kangarooARMY CHOCOLATE 50g NET RATIONmitcham rsl -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Functional object - Cigarette Lighter, unknown
Part of Honeybun collection, Mitcham RSLExample of equipment from WWIWWI cigarette lighter from Messerschmit plane?LZ on end of casing -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
Tobacco Packet, Log Cabin, Possibly circa 1940s
This item was found in a showcase at Dandenong RSL.Most 'roll your own' tobacco were sold in tins. There were 1 ounce and 2 ounce quantities that were sold in cardboard boxes such as this one.Small yellow and red packet for holding tobaccoLog Cabin / Flaked Gold Leaf / Tobacco / Medium Fine Cuttobacco -
Bendigo Military Museum
Accessory - ENVELOPES, ADDRESSED, pre 2004
This Bendigo Cup Sweep fund raiser was last conducted by Jack Barnes OAM in 2004, he was Secretary of the Bendigo RSL/Bendigo District RSL for 43 years. The letters L.S.R being reversed meaning R.S.L..1) - .8) Envelopes cream colour with the front stamped in blue, rear is blank."L.S.R Memorial Hall, Bendigo Cup - Cash and butts in the envelope - return by - Envelope No"brsl, smirsl, cup sweep