The mine was the “Hustlers Royal Reserve Mine No 2” and was closed in 1912. The Soldiers Memorial Institute was erected on the mine site and opened on 15.11.1921 and occupied by the Bendigo RSL Sub Branch/Bendigo District RSL Sub Branch Inc since then. The mine shaft capped sits about centre of the building.Two gloss coloured prints on fibre board backing. Top photo tinted of Alexander Fountain, Charing Cross and Pall Mall Bendigo. Gold mine poppet head and buildings on left hand side. 53464 VJ printed on R.H.S. bottom. Bottom photo black and white of Panorama of Pall Mall., Bendigo, Vic. Soldiers Memorial on left hand side occupying old gold mine site.“The Southern Cross Series 10399. Copyright on bottom L.H.S. Panorama of Pall Mall, Bendigo on R.H.S. bottom”brsl, smirsl, hustlers

Softcover, cardboard, red print of front and spine, black print on back cover. Black and white photo on front cover with colour Australian flag and silhouette of three soldiers behind. 192 pages, plain, illustrated, black and white photos. Biography of William McKenzie.On front end paper in blue "Copies of this book are available for purchase. Enquiries Mrs Barbara Evans 5446 7736 or Mr Ray Leevson (E'hawk) Secretary (Bendigo Chaplaincy Committee)" On title page in black "To RSL Bendigo from Bendigo Chaplaincy Committee" Black RSL stamp on front end paper.books, biography, religion

The Life Membership relates to William John Turner Bendigo RSL Sub Branch. Refer Cat No 8029 for details of his work and fund raising for the Sub Branch. Refer Cat No 8030 for details re his Committee involvement with Bendigo Sub Branch and his WW1 service history. The Unit Social Clubs listed in an RSL Bendigo Annual report 1946 appear to be 6th, 38th, 57th Bn Associations, Railways Sub Section, Catholic War Veterans Association, POW Association (new member 1947).Framed certificate, frame is timber gold colour, backing for the certificate is maroon colour, certificate has ornate blue edging, RSL logo at the top followed by the details of the certificate, all print in black, signed and dated.Main points; “Inter Units Social Club - Life Members Certificate - Presented to Mr W.J. Turner for services rendered to the above club” “R C. Kuryke President” “H Skinner Secretary” Dated 28.3.1960”brsl, smirsl, certificate.

The 3 membership cards belonged to Peter Ball. The Servicemen's Club was a Co Operative Society of the 3 Bendigo RSL Sub Branche's, Bendigo, Kangaroo Flat & Eaglehawk. In the year 2000 the Club became Bendigo District RSL Sub Branch Inc. Peter was a Bendigo RSL delegate on the Co Operative Society for the years 1998 - 2000. He was a Committee Member Bendigo RSL & Bendigo District RSL from 1996 - 2010, 2012 - 2015, Jnr Vice President 1998 - 2002, Snr Vice 2003 - 2008. From 1997 - current has been involved with the RSL Museum at SMI as a guide, Museum Curator 1998 to 2015, Chairman Museum Sub Committee 2003 to 2015, Sub Committee member 1997 to 2015, 2019 to current, other involvement since 1996 in Commemorative events, Appeals and Welfare to current, SMI Revitalization program Sub Committee 2011 to 2015, Memorial Walls Sub Committee 2010 to 2015. Refer also Cat No 4704.Three Membership cards all different to the Bendigo & District Servicemen's Club. .1) Orange card laminated one sided for the year 1994 No 421. .2) Blue card unlaminated one sided for the year 1995 No 0276. .3) Green card laminated double sided for the year 1996 No 421, has image of the club on the front, rear has details re Club address, some rules and place for Members signature."Bendigo & District Servicemen's Club 73 - 75 Havilah Rd Bendigo 3550".brsl, smirsl, bdsc, membership

Refer Cat No 8021 for more details re Bendigo Women’s Auxiliary.Certificate of Appreciation from RSL National Executive to Bendigo RSL Women's Auxiliary 29.6.1994, RSL logo at the top followed by details of the certificate, a red seal is on the RH side bottom.Main points, “Awarded to Bendigo Women’s Auxiliary for outstanding service to the Welfare of psychiatrically disabled veterans and support to the Sub - Committee” “Digger James - National President” “June M Healy - National Secretary”brsl, smirsl, auxiliary, wabrsl

Flyer for Bendigo Orchid Club Inc. 'Spring Show' October 1993 - RSL Hall, Bendigo. Details of trophieis sashes and ribbons & other features.bendigo, clubs, bendigo orchid club, show marchall, mr bob mason.

Colour paper dust cover with picture of marching soldiers in shades of brown. 428 pages, illustrated with black and white photos and maps on inside covers. hard cover, buckram."Donated to Bendigo RSL Sub Branch Walter Witmarsh"books, military history

Book, soft paper cover, blue colour, white print, 258 illustrated pages, black & white photos throughout.To Bendigo RSL Regards Gloria Garbutt, Ruth McAuleybooks-history, photography-photographs, illustrations

Document. The Owen Williams Collection. Drawing plan on parchment of the glazing shop. In pencil is written - Entered new shop July 29th 1892 OW. See Research field for information on Owen & Susan Williams' son, Walter Williams, KIA Gallipoli August 29 1915. A copy of research by RSL, Bendigo Militery Museum has been scanned and recorded as Service History.bendigo, industry, glaziers, owen williams & co. glaziers

Both photos were taken at Strathdale Park in Bendigo, one on 7.3.1999 & 12.3.2000 at the Annual Sandakan Commemoration Service. The first year it was held was in 1999, a memorial with names had been erected in the park. .1) The men in white shirts are Norm Smart and Jack Barnes. Refer Cat No's 8131.2P, 8040. .2) The two men are Jack Barnes and Jim Disken (James Cecil VX151742)Two colour photographs relating to the Bendigo RSL Sandakan commemoration. .1) Shows two men in white shirts with several others in the background park setting. .2) Shows two men standing in the park with a brick building in the background..1) On rear in blue pen, "Sandakan Commemoration Sund 7.3.1999". .2) On rear in blue pen, "Strathdale Park Bendigo Sandakan Commemoration service 12.03.2000 - L - R John K Barnes OAM Sec Bendigo RSL - Jim Disken. Both late of Kerang". brsl, smirsl, sandakan,

The Eaglehawk Ladies Auxiliary wound down as part of the Eaglehawk RSL amalgamating with the Bendigo District RSL Sub Branch Inc in 2004/5. Refer cat No 8110 for more history.Honour Board rectangular shape, timber construction, all text in gold paint re the past Presidents, Secretaries & Treasurers from 1939 - 2005.“Eaglehawk R.S.L Ladies Auxiliary - Past Officers merit roll”brsl, smirsl, ehrsl, auxiliary

Book describes the charge of the charge of the 4th LHR at Beersheba on October 31st 1917. Service details of each Light Horseman are included.128 page cut edged softcover book. White cover with colour illustrations with title and author's name in black print. Contains maps and illustrations.On title page "Donated by Warracknabeal Secondary College" and Bendigo RSL stamp.books, beersheba ww1

black and white photo: Cenotaph, Charing Cross, Bendigo. City Family on Rh side, Star Building Society on LH side. On bottom ' The Rose Series P2959, The Cenotaph, Bendigo, Vic. 'buildings, organisation, rsl cenotaph, cenotaph, bendigo, city family hotel.

Copy of research conducted for Anzac Display at Specimen Cottage 2015, on Jack Swatton, President of the Bendigo Branch of the RSL 1958 - 1960. Jack enlisted for service in the first AIF on 10 July 1915. He died 9 August 1988, buried Bendigo Cemetery MON G7. Research sourced from M. Poustie.-person, individual, john william swatton, swatton, j.w., bendigo rsl

Leslie John Bagust Collection. Black and White Photograph View Point from R.S.L. Soldiers Memorial Hall, Bendigo 1940. In the foreground Queen Victoria statute and surrounding gardens in the background the City Family Hotel and Cahill's Solicitors on the opposite corner.bendigo, tourism, soldiers memorial halll-view point, http://www.cv.vic.gov.au/organisations/bendigo-rsl-memorial-military-museum/

The Bendigo & District Servicemen's Club became the Bendigo District RSL Sub Branch Inc in the year 2000 hence the difference in the name titles on the plaques. Refer Cat No 8073PLight coloured timber frame with 3 plaques different colours, shapes and sizes. 1. Top plaque re the opening of the Bendigo & District Servicemen's Club in Havilah Road Bendigo on 19.12.1979. 2. Centre plaque re stage 2 re development of the above building on 18.12.1994. 3. Bottom plaque re the re development of the Bendigo District RSL Entertainment Complex on 27.7.2014.brsl, smirsl, bdsc, bdrslinc, plaques

This mobility aid was housed under the old stage area of the Soldiers Memorial Institute building in Pall Mall Bendigo. When the renovations to the building began in late 2016 the Aid was removed and restored by the Bendigo District RSL Men in Sheds program and is now on display in the same building now called Bendigo Military Museum. The Soldiers Memorial was the HQ of the Bendigo RSL Sub Branch. It is not known the origin of the Aid but it was most likely used by disabled Bendigo RSL members post WW1.Three wheeled Mobility Aid. Front wheel is 41cm dia pneumatic, 32mm wide, rear wheel 68cm dia, width 52mm wide. The right wheel axle has a sprocket & chain assembly, the left is free wheeling, both have mud guards. Frame is tubular steel painted reddish colour, the seat and back rest are brown leather, seat sides are timber, there are two timber platforms in front, the top one is adjustable the bottom one is fixed. The chair is steered via a long metal handle fixed to the wheel frame. The right hand side has the sprocket and chain assembly and motion is controlled by turning the handle in a circular motion, only one speed.on the front wheel stem is a transfer. “Webster Brothers Cycle Manufacturers Mitchell Street Bendigo”mobility, aid, wheel chair, brsl, smirsl

First life member of the Bendigo RSL. Dr Harold R. Catford, refer Cat No. 8048.Photograph- black and white full length portrait photograph of DR. H.R. Catford. Name in black print.Handwritten on mount below photograph in black ink, "Late Dr. H.R. Catford/ Foundation President."framed item, photograph, portrait, rsl

Presented to the Bendigo RSL Military Museum in memory of the late MAXWELL PERRY & FAMILY, MRS VERNA PERRYBlack cloth, hard cover with silver print / text & black & white photos, black & white photos & illustrations throughout, 740 pagesbooks-albums, military history

This chair was possibly donated as a "Presidents Chair" by Bill Nicholls. Refer Cat No 149 for Bill Nicholls service history and Cat No 8073P for RSL history.Swivel Chair, timber construction light brown stain, arm rests, chair swivels on 4 legs with castors. One arm has a small brass plaque on. Seat and back rest are dark blue vinyl.On brass plaque, "Presented to Bendigo RSL by Mr W.B. Nicholls 10th. Feb. 1969"brsl, smirsl, chair

Pages from book (unknown) : a, RSL, Bendigo Hospital, Benevolent Asylum, b. Charing Cross, Technical School, Bendigo private homes ( Lanstellstowe inc. ) c, Post Office, Law Courts,Shamrock Hotel, d, private homes, educational establishments of Bendigo, inc. High School, Central School, School of domestic arts, Quarry Hill School, Gravel Hill. E, Convent of Mercy, St. Aidan's Orphanage, Bendigo, Municipal Stock Markets Bendigo. Pages are damaged and parts missing. Images appear to be approx. 1920's.bendigo, hospital

Queen Victoria Gardens, Bendigo. Former Bendigo infant welfare centre that sat over the Bendigo Creek, Bendigo RSL in back ground.slide, bendigo, queen victoria gardens

Doctor HAROLD ROBERT CATFORD was the first to be made a Life Member of the Bendigo RSL Sub Branch. The certificate was signed on the 8th Day of May 1947. He was first elected to Committee of the Bendigo Branch in 1918 and retired after 29 years at the AGM 1947 serving the whole time as Vice President. Doctor Harold Robert Catford enlisted as a Captain on 23.6.15 age 41 years and attached to HQ 29th Batt AIF. Embarked for overseas 10.11.15, transfer to 8th Field Ambulance 6.10.16. At various times he was attached to 5th Div Ammunition Column and 2nd A.C.C. Station, promoted to Major 24.8.17. He returned to Australia on 26.9.17 for personal reasons and his appointment in the AIF was terminated on 11.12.17. from 1.1.18 he was RMO to several military units including the 38th Batt in Peace time. Promoted to Lt Col on 19.4.23, placed on the AAMC reserve list 30.1.30 and then the retired list 30.1.1934. Life membership certificate of the Bendigo RSL awarded to Dr HR Catford. Certificate is set in a yellowish cardboard frame inside a silver wooden frame. The certificate is in colour with a red seal and signatures of Federal President and Secretary of the RSSILA. A set of WWI ribbons has been placed in the frame.brsl, smirsl, life membership

"CUB", Carlton & United Breweries trophy to the winners of the Bendigo RSL Diggers Day Bowls in 1981. Refer Cat No 8094 for more details.Diggers day Bowls mug, metal silver, round curved shape with handle. On one side is an attached "CUB" logo in blue with the letters CUB in centre. Engraving is above and below the CUB.Above logo, "RSL Diggers Day 1981". Below logo, "Won by J. Donohue - Joe Rosendale - Bob Lee - Arthur Hocking (Capt)"brsl, smirsl, diggers day, cub

Piece of paper inserted before title page "Two (2) letters wri... Two letters sent to parents, sisters and brothers by Noel Edwards of the AIF, June 22nd 1915. Killed in action 8th August 1915."Soft cover. Front cove has photo of lighthouse with ocean background. Back cover has picture of author.On title page "To Bendigo RSL 1987 with heartiest good wishes of the author Harold RG Edwards"books, military history

Turquoise buckram hardcover, 287 pages on plain cut edged paper. Title in black on paper attached to spine.Handwritten in black on front flyleaf "Donated by K Proud" Bendigo RSL stamp on front flyleaf.books, military history, escape

This item is in the gardens of the Bendigo District RSL Sub Branch Havilah Road.Hawkei protected Mobility vehicle, camouflage colours, 4 wheeled.“Hawkei”brsl, smirsl, bdrslinc, hawkeye

This item is in the gardens of the Bendigo District RSL Sub Branch Havilah Road..1WW2 era Truck painted green, open cabin with tray back, mounted on the back is a 40 mm Bofor gun.“4” - “913” - “3100682”brsl, smirsl, bdrslinc, bofor, mounted

Bendigo & District Servicemens Club was pre it becoming Bendigo District RSL..1) Badge, metal, RSL affiliate membership. Crown at top over wings, rising sun anchor, scrolls under with "Returned and Services League Affiliate". .2) Badge, metal "Bendigo and District Servicemens Club". Gold Top with place for name, bottom is blue with 3 figures in centre, pin clip at bottom with "95" for membership 1995..1) "V31733 not transferable property of the league. .2) "1822"membership, servicemens, affiliatte, rsl

The Bendigo & District Servicemen's Club was a Co Operative of the 3 Bendigo RSL Sub Branches. Roy Leslie Thurlow was a tireless worker for the Servicemen's Club, he was President 1984 - 85, 1988 - 89, he was made a life Member of in 1986. With the Bendigo RSL Sub Branch he served on the Committee from 1980 - 93, he was Jnr Vice President 3 years and 4 years as Snr Vice President. Refer Cat No 4688PBadge metal, colours are red, blue and gold. The top section is rectangular shape with the wording "Bendigo and District Servicemen's Club, centre of has 3 figures as per the RSL Logo, a membership pin for the year "1987" is attached. Rear has details and maker. Attached to the badge section via rings has the wording "LIFE MEMBER".On rear, "R.L. Thurlow" - 0004 - 1986"brsl, smirsl, bdsc, life member