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Glen Eira Historical Society
Newspaper - CAULFIELD RSL
This file contains two items pertaining to the history of the Caulfield RSL: 1/A newspaper clipping (source unknown, undated) announcing the RSL’s intention to release a history on its 90th anniversary, and its request for residents of Caulfield to provide any information they might possess about former servicemen for purposes of compiling it. Included is a black-and-white photograph of five men and a young boy (unidentified, but referred to as ‘veterans and their families at a 1920s social afternoon’). 2/A pamphlet published by the Caulfield RSL (undated, although presumably published in 1979) announcing a toast, and containing a precis of the Club’s history from its foundation in 1919 to 1979caulfield, caulfield returned servicemen league (rsl), ex-service organisations, clubs and associations, returned service people, armed forces, caulfield returned sailors’ soldiers’ and airmen’s imperial league of australia (rssaila), elsternwick bowling club, caulfield city council, victorian amateur turf club, depression 1929-1939, world war 1939-1945, london bombing appeal, fags for fighters, parcels for britain, comfort funds, caulfield central returned servicemen league (rsl), hawthorn road, soldiers, aged people, senior citizens centres, st. george’s road, elsternwick, military history, hughes w. w. ‘billie’, world war 1914-1918, volunteer defence corps, rsl war comforts fund, hostels, holland george sir, home help, hall william brigadier sir -
Bendigo Military Museum
Book, Col Stringer, 'Fighting McKenzie' ANZAC Chaplain, 2004
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 -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Photograph - Anzac Day, Port Melbourne War Memorial, Beach Street, Pat Grainger, 25 Apr 2003
Ceremony has been conducted annually by the Port Melborne Bowling Club since closure of the local RSL branchFrom a set of five photos taken of the 2003 Anzac service at the Port Melborne Cenotaph 25 April: view of crowd from Beach Streetwar, memorials, celebrations fetes and exhibitions -
Bendigo Military Museum
Honour Board - 38th BN BATTLE HONOURS, Unknown
This board shows there are 7 Battle Honours which includes South Africa 1898 - 1902. This is due to Lineage pre the formation of the 38th BN in June 1916 in Bendigo. Refer Cat No 4435 for the actual 38th Bn Colours. This item is on display in the rear foyer entrance of the Bendigo District RSL in Havilah Road. Refer Cat No 8141P for the history of donation and placement across the RSL.Large board with brown/red background with ornate edge all round, each side are the Battle Honours of the Battalion in scroll formation, at the top central is the Colour Patch of the Battalion, the “38th” under that then”Battalion AIF”, at the bottom in a scroll is “France & Flanders 1916 - 18”brsl, smirsl, bdrslinc, 38th, battle honours -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - JENNY FOLEY COLLECTION: THE CITY
Bendigo Advertiser ''The way we were'' from 2000. The city: views over Bendigo looking north up Pall Mall towards McCrae Street. The RSL Memorial Hall is on the left with the old post office clock behind. The clip is in a folder.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Photograph, Lakes Post Newspaper, 1/09/1996 12:00:00 AM
Black and white photograph of RSL Ladies Margaret Cahill, Lillian Lee, Laurie Aldred, Edna Thomas, Bet Eakins, Ella McKenzie visiting residents at Nursing Home Ethel Kilby, Jack Cathrey and Alan Edwards Lakes Entrance Victoriareturn soldiers league -
Ballarat RSL Sub-Branch Inc.
Badges x 9 etc
Rising Sun Hat Badge x 2; Rising Sun Collar Badge x 3; Rats of Tobruk Assoc. Badge x 2; Rats of Tobruk Hon Life Member Badge; RSL Badge; Colour Patch x 2uniforms, ballarat rsl, ballarat -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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." -
Bendigo Military Museum
Literary work - BOOK, 1) Hold Hard, Cobbers Vol. 1 1912 - 1930 .2) Hold Hard, Cobbers Vol 2 1930 -1990, 1992
Two volumes detailing the story of the 57th, 60th and 57/60th Australian Infantry Battalions from 1912 to 1990. Donated by Frederick Ernest Addlem VX142253 57/60th Batt Refer Cat No 432.2 for his service history and 937P.Both volumes of Hold Hard, Cobbers. Both are hardcover with illustrations and illustrated dust jackets. .1 288 page, cut edged. Brown buckram and brown dust jacket. .2 352 page, cut edged. Green buckram with green dust jacket.Both items, on front end paper "Presented from the 57/60 Battalion (AIF) Association to the Bendigo RSL by Fred Addlem 1996"books, military, ww2 -
Bendigo Military Museum
Book, Chester Wilmot, Tobruk 1941, 1993
Book is part of the Australian War Classics series presented by E E (Weary) Dunlop. Author documents the story of the fighting in & around Tobruk from January to December 1941.Book, soft cover, cardboard, white colour print on front, back & spine, cover illustrations - Troops debussing in a sand storm, Libya by Ivor Hele, purple, black, red & green colour background. Rising Sun badge on front & back covers, 348 cut plain pages, illustrated black & white coloured maps.Handwritten in blue colour ink on front flyleaf: F Fuller In black ink on front title page & page 348 - RSL Stampbooks, military history -
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 -
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 -
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, 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
BHS CollectionPall 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
Weapon - BARRELLS, CENTURION TANK, Post 1952
These two items are displayed in the gardens of the Bendigo District RSL Sub Branch Havilah Road. Refer Cat No 8157.2 for Centurion details..1) Centurion Barrel half section showing the internal metal and rifling of the barrel, item is on a stand. .2) Centurion barrel metal construction, tapered, item is on a stand. brsl, smirsl, bdrslinc, centurion -
Bendigo Military Museum
Weapon - ANTI AIRCRAFT GUN, TOWED, Unknown
This item is on display in the gardens of the Bendigo District RSL Havilah Road. Refer photo .1) for details re manufacture, history and use..1) Plaque metal black on a stand with white text re details of the item. .2) Bofor 40 mm Anti Aircraft Gun M11 painted light green, mounted on a four wheeled base towed item.brsl, smirsl, bdrslinc, bofor, 40 mm, anti aircraft