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Running Rabbits Military Museum operated by the Upwey Belgrave RSL Sub Branch
Sign, Running Rabbits Museum sign, N/K
"Upwey Belgrave RSL Running Rabbits MILITARY MUSEUM OPEN Thursdays 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and Sundays 10a.m. to 2 p.m." -
Beechworth RSL Sub-Branch
Photograph - Picture Special Operation Task Group XVIII - Tarin Kowt Afghanistan 2012, c2012
Coloured photograph of five men in uniform, featuring Major Damien Batty second from the right. Featuring a unit medallion of the Special Operations Task Group XVIII above the photograph and a gold plated plaque below the photograph. Framed in a dark timber. Plaque engraving- TO BEECHWORTH RSL / FROM MAJOR DAMIEN BATTY / SPECIAL OPERATIONS TASK GROUP XVIII / TARIN KOWT AFGANISTAN 2012photograph, un, peace keeping, afghanistan -
Bendigo Military Museum
Memorabilia - MEDALLION, BILLIARDS CHAMPION 1951
The medallion is a 1951 Commemorative being 100 years of Government and discovery of gold in Victoria. The winner K.M. Mcleod is believed to be Kenneth Meadowbank McCleod. He enlisted initially in 1915 but was discharged medically unfit in 1916, re enlisted in 1917 No 3840 and served in the 4th LH Regt, discharged from the AIF on 6.12.1919. Refer Cat No 1805P. There were two Billiard Tables in the Soldiers Memorial Institute in what was called the Billiard room. This was a source of income for the Bendigo Branch for some 70 years. One table was sold in 1967 as usage had declined and the last one was sold in 1994..1) Medallion circular bronze, front depicts 2 gold miners, oround outside is text, centre is engraved with details of who was presented with the item. Rear has a depiction of a horse carrying a man and a woman which depicts "Equality & Justice is Freedom" .2) Container for the medallion, rectangular shape brown colour, front has in gold a Coat of Arms with "Victoria" under. inside lid is a cream silk lining with the makers details in gold, medallion is set in red velvet. lid is hinged in brass with a brass closing catch.On face of Medallion, "Centenary of Government of Victoria 1851 - 1951". Centre of Medallion, "Awarded to K.M. McLeod Bendigo RSL Centenary Billiards Champion"brsl, smirsl, medallion, billiards -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Document, IN REMEMBRANCE OF ANZAC FORCES IN VIETNAM
A stylised Book open to a tenet "The Tide is Turning" it is surrounded by The Rolls of Honour Of Australian and New Zealand Forces Lost in VietnamPlaque reads Re-Presented to NVVM on transfer to Melbourne RSL from RAAF Dorcas St Sargeants Mess 25/4/94framed document, memorbilia -
Bendigo Military Museum
Certificate - CERTIFICATE, LIFE MEMBERSHIP 1956, National HQ RSSAILA, C.1956
William John TURNER served on the Committee of the Bendigo Sub Branch from 1948 - 1951, 1953, 1955 - 1958, he was Jnr Vice President during the 1953 - 1958 years. His fund raising and other positions are well documented in Cat No 8029 re the submission for the Life Membership. William Turner had pre WW1 military service in the 67th BN Bendigo area as a Cpl in the Machine Gun section for 2 years. He enlisted in the AIF No 3627 in the 8th Reinforcements 21st BN age 19 years 6 months on 10.7.1915, embark for Eygpt 29.12.1915, transfer to 60th Bn 26.2.1916, promoted Cpl 25.3.1916, embark for France 29.6.1916, WIA 24.4.1918 GSW right wrist, rejoin unit 23.7.1918, promoted Sgt, transfer to 59th Bn 25.9.1918, RTA 15.5.1919, discharged from the AIF 22.8.1919. Certificate framed, frame is timber gold colour, certificate backing is maroon, certificate has ornate edge, all print in blue and black with a red seal at the bottom RH corner. At the top is R.S.S.A.I.L.A followed by the RSL logo then the details of the person receiving and signed.Main points; “This is to certify that Mr W.J. Turner has been awarded Life membership of the Returned Sailors, Soldiers & Airman’s Imperial League of Australia for services rendered as a member of Bendigo Sub Branch Vic” “Dated Canberra 21st Day of November 1956, ................Federal President J Neagle General Secretary”brsl, smirsl, life membership -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Programme - Programme - Heywood Digger's Picnic Race Meeting Saturday, 19 April 1958, Hamilton Spectator, Heywood Digger's Picnic Race Meeting Saturday, 19 April 1958, Apr-58
Formerly Bower Bird Museum, HeywoodFront: Heywood Digger's Picnic Race Meeting Saturday, 19 April 1958 Official program - - 2/- Harold Caffin Hon Secretary Back: Publican's Booth Conducted by Mr D. O'Brian Heywood Luncheon and afternoon tea by the Heywood Hospital Ladies' Auxiliary "Hamilton Spectator" Print -
Clunes Museum
Newspaper, WEEKLY TIMES, AUGUST 23 1950
PHOTO'S OF CLUNES PEOPLE - COMMITTIES STAFF, STUDENTS ASSOCIATES AND MEMBERS OF VARIOUS CLUBSPHOTO COPY PEOPLE OF CLUNES - CLUNES HOSPITAL BALLARAT RD. STAFF OF HOSPITAL, MAYOR AND COUNCILLORS, STATE SCHOOL MOTHERS CLUB COMMITTEE, RSL MEMBERS, STUDENTS CLUNES STATE SCHOOL,URBAN FIRE BRIGADE HOSPITAL AND BLIND AUXILLIARY, GOLF ASSOCIATES.local history, document, newspaper cutting, early citizens -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Photograph, Lakes Post Newspaper, 2002
see page 13 Lakes Post Newspaper 15 May 2002Colour photograph showing Ron Stott, President Surf Life Saving Club, with Rob Clare of the RSL, Tracey Sedman, Nicole Lancaster, Wendy Chatfield and Trina Jones, some of the sponsors of the surf club, enjoying Pie Night. Lakes Entrance Victoriavolunteering, employment, surf lifesaving -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - PALL MALL, BENDIGO, 1926 - 28
Pall Mall Bendigo. black and white photograph. View of Pall Mall from top of building at Charing Cross, showing Queen Victoria statue, RSL Hall, Post Office, School of Mines in distance, Shamrock Hotel at right. Envelope also in folder.Fred Smithplace, land, pall mall, bendigo -
Bendigo Military Museum
Photograph - BENDIGO RSL STATE CERTIFICATE, 28.2.1997
The photos are the presentation by Alan Holmes President of Bendigo RSL to Cliff Clohesy in February 1997. Clifford Clohesy served on the Committee Bendigo RSL 1989 to 1991, 1993 to 1996, he was President the years 1993 to 1996. Cliff was a hard worker in the two RSL Appeals each year. One of his achievements was the building of 22 Single person units in Kangaroo Flat finished in 1997. Alan William Holmes served on the Committee 1993 to 2001. He was President the years 1997 to 2001. Two of the later years was the change over from Bendigo RSL to Bendigo District RSL Sub Branch Inc. He was the Organizer of events for the "Australia Remembers" 50 years after the end of WW2 in Bendigo. It was Alans proposal to turn the SMI into a Museum in 1996 with the first Museum Sub Committee being formed in May 1997 and the opening in February 1998. Now the Bendigo Military Museum. He stayed heavily involved until 2003. He was the organizer and conducted the Sandakan Memorial Service from 1999 to 2012. From there as much as possible Alan visited veterans in Nursing homes and a Wing of "BUPA" was named "Holmes Wing". In 2003 Alan was awarded a "Centenary Medal for his Voluntary Service to Veterans.Two colour photographs. .1) Shows two men standing, one has a certificate in his hand. .2) Shows the other man with the Certificate he has been awarded.brsl, smirsl, certificate, state -
Geelong RSL Sub Branch
Plate, 1990
This Plate was commissioned by the RSL of Australia to9 commemorate the Diamond Jubilee of the ANZAC Troops Landing at Gallipoli on 25 April 1915.The item is an original, theIssue Number is 562A round plate, cream colour, a picture of Gallipoli Peninsula in the centre and smaller pictures round the ende of the plate. The flags of Australia and New Zealand at the top of the plate.on the front of the plate 1915 to 1990, Landing at Gallipoli on 25 April 1915. On the back of the plate - This limited edition collector's plate was commissioned by the Returned and Services League of Australia to commemorate the Diamond Jubilee of the ANZAC Troops landing at Gallipoli on the 25 April 1915. Signature of Brigadier A B Garland AM (RL) Issue Number 562 gallipoli, diamond jubilee plate -
Bendigo Military Museum
Book, Times Press & Anthony Gibbs & Phillips, Spotlight on Singapore, 1965
Spotlight on Singapore - A Tribute to the Men & Women Who Were There On front fly leaf in blue ink: oval RSL StampHard, pale khaki coloured buckram cover, red print on spine, 301 cut plain pages, illustrated, maps, & black & white photos.Front fly leaf hand written in grey lead pencil: 200.1.00books, military, history -
Beechworth RSL Sub-Branch
Flag - Flag Returned Services League
This flag was replace in 1991 when the RSL Emblem was changed showing four figures marching, the new figure recognizes womenChange to the RSL Emblem adding an additional figure representing women Blue flag with the southern cross constellation and the Returned and service league emblem Emblem bears the name Returned and Srvice Leagueflag, emblem -
Beechworth RSL Sub-Branch
Print - Commemorative Scroll, Commemorative Scroll Pte. Frederick Hoffman
The Scroll was issued to the Hoffman Family honouring the sacrifice of their brother/son; the item was donated to the Beechworth RSL by Miss Anna HoffmanThe Scroll has been laminated in clear plastic The Memorial Scroll bears the Royal Coat of Arms and a message paying tribute to the soldiers who gave up "their own lives that others might live in freedom". At the bottom in red ink is the soldiers name and battalion numberOn the reverse side in pencil is the underline number 629 (member's service number). underneath the pencil lined is the number 347108 (possibly indicating the registered Scroll Numberscroll -
Bendigo Military Museum
Print - FRAMED PRINT, LT SYMONS VC, Unknown
Lieutenant William Symons VC. Refer to photo for his citation. This item is on display in the Bendigo District RSL Havilah Road.Photograph framed, timber frame brown colour, dark background with central photo in an oval shape of a soldier in a side on portrait position, an inset on white is his name and unit, under that the Rising Sun Badge left, centre is the citation re the award of the Victoria Cross, on the right is an image of a VC.“W SYMONS VC 7th Infantry Bn 1st AIF (Eaglehawk)”brsl, smirsl, bdrslinc, symons, vc -
Bendigo Military Museum
Uniform - OVERALLS, ARMOURED PERSONNEL, 1968
Item in the collection of “MAJ J. Balsillie MBE, refer Cat No 118.5 for his service details, RSL and Council history.Crewman's suit - Silk, Khaki, Long sleeved, Metal Zips.uniform, crewman's suit -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Newspaper cutting, The Mail, Article from the Mail reporting the death of well known resident Mervyn Chivers 7 August 1989, Aug-89
Mervyn Chivers dies. Article in 'The Mail' 23-Aug-1989 .Mervyn joined the air force in WW2 and served in the Middle East and England. He was a well known resident with interests in the Box Hill Operatic Society and sang in many choirs. He was also involved with the Masonic Lodge and was Secretary of the Ringwood RSL. As a member of the Historical Society wrote histories of both the Ringwood RSL and HeathmontPhotocopy of article from the Mail 23-Aug-1989 noting Mervyn Chivers death and his community involvement. +Additional Keywords: Chivers, Mervyn -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Album - Photograph album, Tatura Water Tower Mural Project
Book presented to the Museum from Tatura RSL showing the work that went into creating the Tatura Water Tower Mural. The Water tower on the north side, depict a full size picture of Sir John Monash in uniform. The south side of the tower depicts a thread of poppies. Sir John was the engineer who designed the water tower which was opened in 1912. A letter from Tatura RSL is in the book.White hard covered book. Front has two pictures of a water tower. One has poppies on it and the other a man in Army uniform. Back cover has to picture of part of a building with Victory Hall on it and the Australian flag up a flag pole flying.tatura rsl, tatura water tower mural, sir john monash, water tower engineers -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Staff Swifts Foundry
Joe Swift made and donated the following items to the Mitcham Sub-Branch of the RSL.|1. RSL Badge outside the entrance doors from the main car park.|2. Legacy Badge inside the above doors.|3. Sword mounted on the East wall of the main hall.|It is thought that Swift's Foundry manufactured some items for Canberra War Museum and the above may have been replicas.Black and white photo of Staff at Swifts Foundry, Carween Avenue, Mitcham. Swifts made Commemorative Plaque for opening of Schwerkolt Cottage.swifts foundry, carween avenue, mitcham, cook, molly -
Bendigo Military Museum
Certificate - CERTIFICATE, FRAMED, c.1964
FRANK THOMAS DUNPHY No 4485 enlisted in the AIF on 12.7.1915 in 14th reinforcements to 6th Batt age 22 years. Embarked for Egypt 28.1.1916, embarked for France 29.3.1916, hospitalised 7.9.1916 with varicose veins, while recovering was hospitalised again with mumps. Returned to unit 19.2.1917, WIA 5.10.1917 with GSW’s chest & right arm - severe, returned to Australia and discharged medically unfit on 1.10.1918.Frame. Timber, cream painted with glass front. Certificate. Black, white, blue, red & yellow ink, hand written certificate on beige paper. Battalion colour patch at the top & RSL badge at bottom with printed blue ink: 28th Day of October 1964. "From 6th Battalion AIF Social Club Bendigo - To Frank Thomas Dunphy Esq" Signed in black ink bottom RH: "Les Bennetts- R C Wright - W Green"documents - certificates, frame accessories, military history -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Container - ANZAC COLLECTION: BISCUIT TIN
Anzac biscuit tin: on front ' limited edition Anzac biscuit' on bottom below image ' 'Tarakan 1945' Tin has khaki base colour, image is black and white, red and white text on tin. RSL story and Anzac biscuit story printed on back.military, world war 2, biscuit tin -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - ANZAC COLLECTION: MURRRAY POUSTIE BOOK 'THE FIRST CONTINGENT', 2nd August 2014
Newspaper article from Bendigo Advertiser, August 2nd. 2014, regarding outbreak of World War 1 centenary and overview of Murrray Poustie's book 'The First Contingent'. The City of Greater Bendigo and Bendigo District RSL, Chris Earl, Terry Karamaloudis Cliff Richards.Bendigo Advertisermilitary, world war 1, declaration of war -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - JENNY FOLEY COLLECTION: STRIKE A POSE
Bendigo Advertiser '' the way we were'' from Monday, February 4, 2002. Strike a pose: Brownie Scott, Bill Flett, ? ?, Les Morey, Herbie Browning and Bill Eveley dressed up in their best for an RSL concert in the early to mid'40s. The clip is in a folder.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Framed photograph, Colonel H J SHANNON
Image of Lt Colonel Herbert James SHANNON DSO,VD - Commanding Officer of the 8th Light Horse AIF. Returned to Australia 3/7/1919 and died 27/12/1960. Colonel Shannon became the 1st President of the Wangaratta RSL when it was organised under Anzac House and the present constitution. He was born at Bowman's Forest in 1874 and died in Wangaratta in 1960. He served in the Victorian Mounted Rifles at the turn of the century, rose to the rank of Captain and commanded the Wangaratta Detachment and Company - this later became the 8th Light Horse Regiment. In 1915 he embarked as Major in the 8th Light Horse and served in Gallipoli, Sinai, Palestine and Syria whee he commanded the 8th Squadron. Later he was promoted to Lieutenant Colonel and commanded the Regiment. During the Amman raids, he won the D.S.O at El Salt. This award was presented to him by the Duke of Clarence. In post war period he commanded the 8th Australian Light Horse and later as Colonel of the 3rd Cavalry Brigade During the second world war Colonel Shannon came from retirement to organise the V.D.C in North East Victoria. Colonel Shannon became the 1st President of the Wangaratta RSL when it was organised under Anzac House and the present constitution. He was born at Bowman's Forest in 1874 and died in Wangaratta in 1960. He served in the Victorian Mounted Rifles at the turn of the century, rose to the rank of Captain and commanded the Wangaratta Detachment and Company - this later became the 8th Light Horse Regiment. In 1915 he embarked as Major in the 8th Light Horse and served in Gallipoli, Sinai, Palestine and Syria whee he commanded the 8th Squadron. Later he was promoted to Lieutenant Colonel and commanded the Regiment. During the Amman raids, he won the D.S.O at El Salt. This award was presented to him by the Duke of Clarence. In post war period he commanded the 8th Australian Light Horse and later as Colonel of the 3rd Cavalry Brigade During the second world war Colonel Shannon came from retirement to organise the V.D.C in North East Victoria. Gold coloured metal frame containing sepia photograph of Army Officer with moustacheTyped below image - "Col.H.J.SHANNON.D.S.O.;V.D." "FIRST PRSIDENT WANGARATTA PRSIDENT RSL. 1928." Handwritten on rear of postcard image inside frame as follows: - Salten(?) at Cairo 10th November, 1916 "I hope you like this. I think it a very good photo. Wishing you a happy Xmas" Bert Rear of frame- "Col.H.J.SHANNON D.S.O.,; V.D. Photographed CAIRO 1916 hj shannon, 8th light horse aif, dso, wangaratta -
Greensborough Historical Society
Genealogical document, Roland Hardley, 22/02/1935
Mr Roland Hardley was a Gallipoli veteran, vice president of the Permanently Disabled Soldiers Association and first branch president of the Greensborough RSLMr Roland Hardley was first branch president of the Greensborough RSL and his family were pioneers in Bundoora at Rotherham Farm.5 x A4 sheets. Photocopy of 1935 obituary from Hurstbridge Advertiser for Mr Roland Hardley of Bundoora. 2-page family tree of Roland Hardley's family. Copies of 3 photographs of the Hardley family's Rotherham Farm Bundoora.Various notations by Faye Fort roland hardley, greensborough returned servicemens league, greensborough rsl, rotherham farm, bundoora -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital Image, Sandy Anton, Lower Main Street, March 2019, 2019_03
Photograph of lower Main Street area, taken in March 2019. Shows the Greensborough RSL, Green Valley Mowers and Nelson Alexander. Digital copy of colour photographmain street greensborough, greensborough rsl -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article, Greensborough Historical Society et al, Alfred Gee, 1914-1918
A short article about Alfred Gee and his service in World War 1. Alf Gee was a founding member of the Greensborough RSL.2 Pages, text and colour images.world war 1 project, alfred gee -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article, Greensborough Historical Society et al, Rowland Hardley, 1914-1918
A short article about Rowland Hardley and his service in World War 1. Rowland Hardley was Foundation President of the Greensborough RSL.Two pages, text and colour images.world war 1 project, rowland hardley -
Warrnambool RSL Sub Branch
Army Uniform, jacket, Fletcher Jones & Staff, 1998
This uniform was worn by Bernie Farley, present secretary of Warrnambool RSL (2019). The uniform was made by Fletcher Jones & Staff, Warrnambool in 1998.Jacket with four pockets each with metal button fasteners. Four front metal button fasteners. One inside pocket . Regimental badges on lapels, Badge over right pocket. Epaulets with metal buttons, a crown and Australia. All metal buttons engraved with army insignia. Front metal button fasteners secured with safety pinsTag inside (left) FLETCHER JONES VICTORIA 1998 Arrow signifying govt. NAME. SERVICE NUMBER. 70% Wool, 30% Polyester, DRY CLEAN ONLY (A) Warm Iron ZC804B AR0003army uniform, military uniform, warrnambool ex service -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Document - Folder, Coral Sea Battle
Material collected from the Townsville Maritime Museum in regard to HMAS Hobart, the Coral Sea Battle, murals at Nanango RSL hall.Black folio with printed material in plastic sleeves.hmas hobart, h mackrell, true war stories, coral sea battle, nanango rsl hall, nanango murals, graham hocking