An agreement was made with the Defence Department in 1914 for the latter to erect the Mont Park central block (the "Chronic Wards") for use as a Military Hospital, and for it later to revert to the State as portion of Mont Park Hospital. The buildings now known as the Chronic Wards were completed in this way in 1916 and used as the Australian General Hospital no. 16 for the duration of the war. One wing of this building was set aside for mental patients during this period. The Military Mental Hospital was built in 1919 to accommodate 84 patients who were suffering from psychiatric conditions as a result of their service in World War I. It was occupied by military patients until 1933 when they were transferred to Commonwealth facilities. The Military Mental Hospital consisted of a two storey brick Administration Building with two single-storey pavilion wards and a single-storey kitchen-dining room pavilion at the rear, connected with covered ways. The ward sections of the Military Mental Hospital have undergone considerable alteration.Lara R.S.L. received the picture miss-labelled as "The Heidelberg Repatriation Hospital - 1919 ' after some research it was relabeled as belonging to Mont Park Military Hospital "Chronic Wards" Rectangular shaped glass covered photo frame showing a photo of part of Mont Park Hospital in 1919.Mont Park Hospital 1919. Donated by Ron Ellis 9th September 1984.hospitals, world war one, lara r.s.l. heidelberg repatriation hospital, photos., mont park hospital

On 1 September 1939 Adelaide (I) commissioned for war service under the command of Captain HA Showers RAN, and operated on the Australian coast for defence of trade.This is a limited print of HMAS Adelaide. No 6 in a series of 25. Royal Australian Navy 75th Anniversary.White bordered coloured print mounted on M.D.F.board.H.M.A.S.ADELAIDE,an improved Chatham class light crusier,shown during service in the Second World War. No 6 in a series of 25 ROYAL AUSTRALIAN NAVY 75 TH ANNIVERSARYh.m.a.s., navy, royal australian navy, ship, cruiser, ww2, world war two, lara r.s.l.

The battle of Beersheba took place on 31 October 1917 as part of the wider British offensive collectively known as the third Battle of Gaza. The final phase of this all day battle was the famous mounted charge of the 4th Light Horse Brigade. Commencing at dusk, members of the brigade stormed through the Turkish defences and seized the strategic town of Beersheba. The capture of Beersheba enabled British Empire forces to break the Ottoman line near Gaza on 7 November and advance into Palestine.Decisive victory at Beersheba fell to one of the last great charges of mounted troops in history. As Australian Light Horse Divisions captured the town and secured crucial water wells, their success also marked the beginning of the end of the war in the Middle East. This end came exactly a year to the day after success at Beersheba.Rectangular shaped glass covered picture frame showing the Light Horsemen.Charge of the Light Horsemen The Battle of Beershebabeersheba, the light horse, lara r.s.l.,world war one, battle of beersheba, ww1

Presentation to A J quick( sec.of the Lara RSL).Receiving the Meritorious Medal of the RSL of Australia.Rectangular shaped glass covered picture frame with photo of presentationPresentation of Meritorious Service Medal to Alan Quickpresentation photo., alan j quick, lara r.s.l., meritorious medal of the rsl of australia.

Recognition of the 50 years of service to the R.S.L. by members of the Lara Sub-Branch.Rectangular shaped glass covered Picture frame with photo.RSL 50 years A Quick H Satler L Dunsmuir H Gillett F Dyer J Morland J East C Olivecertificates, photos, lara r.s.l. 50 year continious service to the r.s.l. awards

Framed Photograph showing Divisional Colour Patches and Generals from the Great War.Record of the Australian Imperial Force in the Great War 4th August 1914 - 28th June 1919.Rectangular shaped glass covered picture frame surrounded by a wooden borderRecord of THE AUSTRALIAN IMPERIAL FORCE In the GREAT WAR 4th Aug 1914-28 June 1919 photographs, lara r.s.l., australian imperial force, world war 1, record of great war

The Boxer Rebellion, Boxer Uprising or Yihetuan Movement was a violent anti-foreign, anti-colonial and anti-Christian uprising that took place in China between 1899 and 1901, toward the end of the Qing dynasty.The Rifle was brought back to Australia by the Victorian Naval Brigade on their return from China. They had been involved in the surrender of Pao-ting Fu and as Garrison troops at Tianjin during the boxer Rebellion, serving from July 1900 to March 1901. Rifle - Styer. Made in Austria in 1875. Glass covered Rectangular Framed Photo and Map with a brief description.rifle,gun,styer rifle, boxer rebellion,lara r.s.l.

The Medal will enable the community to thank those who have made Australia’s first hundred years as a federal nation such a great success and who have laid solid foundations for Australia’s future. The award of the medal to them will be a fitting acknowledgement from the nation of their long contribution to Australia .Hans was awarded the Medal for his contribution to fund raising for R.S.L. Welfare.The Centenary Medal is an award created by the Australian Government in 2001. It was established to commemorate the Centenary of Federation of Australia and to honour people who have made a contribution to Australian society or government. It was also awarded to centenarians: Australian citizens born on or before 31 December 1901 who lived to celebrate the centenary of federation on 1 January 2001.Rectangular shaped glass covered photo frame showing presentation photo.Presentation of the Centenary of Federation Medal to Hans Van Der Horst.medals,centenary of federation medal,awards,lara r.s.l.

The Battle of the Shaggy Ridge was part of the Markham and Ramu Valley – Finisterre Range campaign, consisting of a number of actions fought by Australian and Japanese troops in Papua New Guinea in World War II. Following the Allied capture of Lae and Nadzab, the Australian 9th Division had been committed to a quick follow up action on the Huon Peninsula in an effort to cut off the withdrawing Japanese. Once the situation on the Huon Peninsula stabilised in late 1943, the 7th Division had pushed into the Markham and Ramu Valleys towards the Finisterre Range with a view to pushing north towards the coast around Bogadjim, where they would meet up with Allied forces advancing around the coast from the Huon Peninsula, before advancing towards Madang.In late December 1943, the Australian offensive to take Shaggy Ridge began, focused on an attack on The Pimple.[13] The Pimple was one of three rocky outcrops, held by the Japanese on the ridge line.Framed Photograph of Australian infantry waiting while our planes" bombard the Pimple,"Shaggy Ridge before moving in. Australian infantry waiting while our planes" bombard the Pimple,"Shaggy Ridge before moving in. THE LARA BRANCH R.S.S.I.L.A. FROM MRS HAMILTON CALVERT =MEMORIES=ww2, papua new guinea, world war 2, lara r.s.l., photographs, australian infantry, shaggy ridge

The Roulettes are the Royal Australian Air Force's formation aerobatic display team. They provide about 150 flying displays a year, in Australia and in friendly countries around the Southeast Asian region. The Roulettes form part of the RAAF Central Flying School at RAAF Base East Sale, Victoria.In 1970, the Roulettes were formed to celebrate the RAAF's 50th anniversary to be held throughout the year of 1971. The Roulettes first air show was at Point Cook in Dec 1970Rectangular shaped glass covered picture frame with photo of the Roulettes flying in formation.RAAF 'Roulettes' aerobatic team Photographer: Cpl John McKeonraaf, roulettes, aerobatic flying team, lara r.s.l.

Sons Of Temperance was established in the then colony of New South Wales by a Dr Hobbs, Baptist minister.In 1868 a National Division was established. Also known as the Friendly Society.Today the Society exists as the Drug Awareness and relief Foundation (Australia) and National Womens Christian Temperance Union of Australia.Sons of Temperance Lara, Lake Division,No. 15. Honor Roll from World War One ( WW1 ) The roll was found under the stage of the old Lara hall.Rectangular shaped wooden honour board.Sons of temperance Honour Roll listing the names of those that were killed or injured.honor roll, sons of temperance, lara r.s.l.

By 1914, when Australia joined the war against Germany, there were 23 Light Horse regiments of militia volunteers. Many men from these units joined the Light Horse regiments of the Australian Imperial Force (AIF). Initially Australia promised four regiments of Light Horse, 2000 men, to fight in the British cause. By the end of the war, 16 regiments would be in action.The Light Horse were seen as the “national arm of Australia’s defence” and young men, most from the country, flocked to join. Framed and glass covered photo of a Regiment of the Australian Light Horse on the March in Jerusalem in Palestine"A Regiment of the Australian Light Horse on the March in Jerusalem in Palestine."ww1, world war 1, australian light horsemen, palestine, lara r.s.l.

Written at the Galipoli front during the 1st world by Tom SKEYHILL Book of Poems - Poems from the PeninsularPoems from The Peninsular by signaller T. SKEYHILL,8th Batalion. A.I.F. poems. war verses and other poems. lara r.s.l. mcintyre family.

These booklets were issued to Soldiers and/or Sailors for the purchase of food,etc whilst on leave.They were only valid from the time your leave began until it finishes.Pass containing Leave or Duty Ration Book - Pte J.L. McIntyre issued 1918.Both are rectangular in shape.One is yellow in colour,the other is grey.Leave or duty ration book. Soldier or Sailor.booklet,ration book,lara r.s.l., mcintyre collection

This letter from Buckingham Palace was delivered to next of kin on the occasion of the death of a service personal during armed conflict. Letter of Sympathy from Buckingham Palace. Rectangular in shape with Royal crest on it.White in colour with black words on itBuckingham Palace royal crest and words of sympathyletter of sympathy.buckingham palace. lara,r.s.l.

France post WW1 photo-postcards showing building and bomb damage sustained during WW1.Rectangular in shape,Beige in colour.Made from cardboard and paper.SERIE 17 GUERRE EUROPEENNE Le Nord-De La France Villes Bombardeescards,picture post cards,lara r.s.l.

France Post ww1 Photo Postcards showing building and bomb damage sustained during ww1.Rectangular in shape,Khaki in colour. Made from Paper and CardboardPostcard Book - Cathedrale De Reims - Apres Bombardements. 24CARTES POSTALS. Textes Francais et Anglais. ND. Phot.cards. picture post cards. lara r.s.l.

This World War 1 certificate of Discharge was issued to James William McIntyre on the 20/9/1916 due to his being medically unfit after serving 1090 days, with 965 days abroad.WW1 Military Discharge Paper.Rectangular in shape. Beige in colourCertificate of Discharge - 7049 Private James William McIntyre - 20 Sep 1916certificate of discharge,james william mcintyre, lara r.s.l.

Lara R.S.L. Queen Elizabeth II pictures ( 3 off ) used thoughout rooms.990.1 Gold framed picture of Her majesty The Queen. 990-2 White painted Framed picture of Queen Elizabeth I I. 990.3 gold with White trim Framed picture of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.990.1 Front Title " Her Majesty he Queen" Rear Donate by EX-Woff _ M A. Phelan , A119099 - R.A,A. F. 990.2 No Markings Picture has a cream colored cardboard surround. 990.3 Title "Her Majesty queen Elizabeth II"queen elizabeth pictures

These photographs and medals are of the McIntyre family. Three members of Lara's McIntyre family served during the First and Second World Wars, and two were members of the Lara RSL. John Lachlan McIntyre was born at Beeac, Victoria in December 1890. He enlisted in the 1st AIF in July 1915. John fought on the Western Front, taking part in the battles of Fromelles and the 2nd Battle of the Somme. He was severely wounded at Fromelles and spent 12 months in hospital in England before returning to the front. John returned home in 1919 and was granted a soldier settlement block in Lara in 1937. He was a founding member of Lara RSL and is its longest serving member. John died in 1990. Thomas Gordon McIntyre was born at Lara in 1901. Thomas, known as Gordon, was too young to enlist in the First World War with his brothers. At the outbreak of the Second World War he joined the 2/2nd Pioneer Battalion. He fought in the Syrian Campaign, before being recalled to Australia to fight in the pacific campaign. Gordon was wounded in a battle against the Japanese in Java on the 19/02/1942, and taken prisoner. No record of him after this was ever discovered, and he is presumed to have been killed. Jim McIntyre was born in 1893, and grew up in Lara and Geelong. Jim enlisted in the 1st AIF in 1916, and served with the 14th Battalion through the war. He was wounded twice. Jim died in 1976. The McIntyre family were early pioneers in the Lara district, and the brothers were founding members of the Lara RSL. Their medals and photographs represent a significant link to the history of the town and sub-branch. Three photographs and three sets of medals in a pine wood frame with glass covering. Photographs are black and white portraits of soldiers in uniform mounted on cream card. The medals are mounted on black felt. T.G. McIntyre VX20754 - 35-45 Star, Africa Star, Pacific Star, Defence Medal, War Medal and the Australian Service Medal 39-45. J.L. McIntyre 3591 - War Medal and Victory Medal J.W. McIntyre 7049 - War Medal and Victory Medal J.L. McIntyre REG. No. 3591 58th. BATT. 1st A.I.F Foundation Member Lara R.S.L 1890 - 1990 REG. NO. VX20754 T.G. MC INTYRE 2/2nd PIONEERS 2nd A.I.F 7049 J.W. McINTYRE 14th BTN. 1893-1975photograph, mcintyre, medals, wwi, wwii, world war 1, world war 2, aif, pioneers, lara, rsl

WW2, H.M.A.S. WhyallaWW2, H.M.A.S. Whyalla painting1. Painting of H.M.A.S. Whyalla on survey duty off New Guinea in 1944 , framed in glass and wooden frame. 2. Separate small framed statement of the painting with details of the action being under-taken by H.M.A.S. Whyalla. hanging from the paniting frame middle/centre.H.M.A.S. Whyalla In 1944, while on survey duty off New Guinea, in preparation for a landing by infantry, H.M.A.S. Whyalla was attacked by by Japanese aircraft. This is a portrayal of the attack, painted by a member of the crew it was presented to Lara R.S.L. in March 1981 by Lindsay Dunsmuir, also a member of the crew. Artist name B. Andeasenww2, lindsay d. dunsmuir,, 1944

Flt Lt J S Austin DFC, 400363. No 608 Sqn RAF, Nos 32, 13 & 2 Sqns. Stock agent of Lara, Vic; b Melbourne 15 May 1918. Died of illness 9 Nov 1943. Timor was the target for the night of 6 July, when Flight Lieutenant "Bunny" Austin (A16-207) led five Hudsons to bomb Koepang town. The next night he led back seven aircraft against the airfield at Penfoei, attacking before dawn on the 8th prior to United States Liberators bombing the runways and barracks. 75 Austin's aircraft was caught by Penfoei's master defensive searchlight, and Austin used violent evasion and switching on and off of his IFF equipment, a tactic used in Europe. The radar-controlled searchlights went out. Flying Officer Mick Helsham (A16-160) attacked first to act as a pathfinder and mark the target for the other Hudsons and Liberators:Full service records of J. S. Austin held by Lara R.S.L.Plain Sheet A4 paper with 2 photographs 1. A. Bowler W. 9.8 cm H. 13.8 cm photograph 2. J.S. Austin W. 1`5.9 cm H. 10.0 cmA4 sheet heading as: W.W. 2 War Graves of Lara Men. Note on photograph 1. Grave of A. Bowler, Bomana War Cemetery.r.a.f., graves, lara

The Burlington Studios were in the Wertheim Buildings, 294 Bourke Street, Melbourne (now the Bourke Street Mall). The photo would have been taken circa 1915. WW1 picture of (Jack McIntyre) J.L. McIntyre; REG. No. 3591; 58th. BATT. 1st A.I.F Foundation Member Lara R.S.L. 1890 - 1990 well documented history and service record.Carboard with wax paper over framed pictureOn front side, half way down are the words The Burlington Melbourne and below this is an embossed picture of a female upper torso. On the rear in pen are the words J.L. J.McIntyre (Jack) 45 Walkers Road Lara.

A Copy of the Victoria Cross for display only purpose.Copy of Victoria Cross for Lara R.S.L. Display purposes only.Victoria Cross Medal with Red RibbonOn Reverse it a marking stating COPY. The Victoria Cross for Australia is the highest award in the Australian Honours System, superseding the British Victoria Cross for issue to Australians. The Victoria Cross for Australia is the "decoration for according recognition to persons who in the presence of the enemy, perform acts of the most conspicuous gallantry, or daring or pre-eminent acts of valour or self-sacrifice or display extreme devotion to duty. The Victoria Cross for Australia was created by letters patent signed by Elizabeth II, Queen of Australia, on 15 January 1991. It is listed equal first with the British Victoria Cross on the Australian Order of Wear with precedence in Australia over all orders, decorations and medals. The decoration may be awarded to members of the Australian Defence Force and to other persons determined by the Australian Minister for Defence.] A person to whom the Victoria Cross for Australia has been awarded is entitled to the post nominals VC placed after the person's name.copy of victoria cross

This award was presented to Mr Ken Simons on the 18th October 2013 by Major General DAVID McLACHLAN AOThis life membership has been award to Mr Ken Simons in appreciation of services rendered as a member of the Victorian Branch.Rectangular shaped certificate.Life membership of the returned & services league of Australia awarded to Mr Ken Simons.

This Certificate was presented by His Excellency The Governor General Sir Dallas Brooks of VictoriaEvidence of Lara R.S.L. Sub-Branch local community contributions being acknowledged by a Certificate of Achievement for Operation Gratitude. Dated 1957..Rectangular shaped glass Covered photo frame with certiticate.Certificate of Achievement - to Lara Sub Branch 1957certificates,operation gratitude,certificate of achievement,lara r.s.l.photos,

75th Anniversary of the making of the R.S.L.by the legacy of past Associations and a display of their badges.History of the creating of the R.S.L. in Australia and a display of the badges of the variety of past Associations etc.R.S.L. Badges from 1916-1991 - covering a variety of Names Associations and Leagues. Put together to celebrate the 75th Anniversary.For a Seventy five years the Returned and Services League (R.S.L.) has ensured that adequate care, advocacy and financial assistance is provided to past and present members of the Australian Defence Force, and remains as relevant today as it was in 1916.75 th anniversary, r.s.l., badges