Two letters sent to Elizabeth and Neil Maxwell, as past Life Governors, inviting them to receive Vision Australia awards recognising the same.2 x A4 letters with Vision Australia logonon-fictionelizabeth maxwell, neil maxwell, vision australia

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This is an example of Melbourne Legacy promotional material that was issued to inform the public on the work of Legacy. Some of the text includes sections on How is Legacy special?; Legacy and the young; Legacy and the Aged. "Legacy and the young. Legacy is committed to the nurturing of its young members, known as Junior Legatees. Legacy helps to make sure stye get the education their fathers would have wished for them and to ensure their families enjoy a normal lifestyle. In addition to the 3,000 Junior Legatees throughout Australia, Legacy also cares for the handicapped dependants of its "family". Recreational outings and educational programs are arranged on a monthly basis. These activities aim to develop self-dependence and once a year, a two-week holiday camp is held - a highlight of the year - and lifelong friendship are often made. / For all its young members, healthy outdoor activities are arranged, financial aid, counselling, tutoring and guidance are given to ensure they are able to make the most of the opportunities open to them. Legacy and the Aged. Nowadays, the Australian population has a large proportion of elderly. The majority of Legacy widows had husbands who served in the World Wars. And so Legacy's emphasis has shifted to the needs of the ageing widows. . . Legacy widows meet for a wide range of activities, including cards, crafts, indoor bowls and theatre excursions. . . This represents a valuable social network and complements the volunteer care given by Legatees." Was in a folder with marketing material from the 1990s to 2009, see items 01240 to 01258. The collection shows the types of marketing materials that were produced and the celebrities that were helping Legacy.An example of promotional material issued by Legacy in the 1990s. It was in a collection of marketing material from the 1990s to 2000s.Colour brochure promoting Legacy folded into 8 pages.legacy promotion, fundraising

Photos of Badge Day in Melbourne's City Square (corner of Swanston and Collins Streets) where the Victoria Naval Band is playing on 7 September 1990. There are statues promoting a sporting event in the background (Commonwealth games perhaps). A man in an old Naval uniform is watching and is later on a boat in the Yarra River with President Tony Norris. Part of a Legacy Appeal Week promotion in 1990. Also photos showing a tank in the City Square and a view along Swantson st with Legacy flags on the flag poles. Can see how much the City Square and Swanston St has changed since 1990. Similar to 00491 but there are slight variations so different years. Two of these photos were featured in the 1990 President's Report that was published with the Annual Report, it identifies the man in old Naval costume as Commander Mike Lehan. The article also says: 'On Badge Day, the public of Melbourne responded magnificently to Legacy's call for financial assistance. Our Annual Badge Appeal raised $470,000. given the depressed economy and hard times within the community, Legacy was humbled by the generosity of the community and donations from Bequests totalled $193,966 and a further $111,000 was received from Philanthropic Trusts and Foundations. This year were were overwhelmed by the support of serving members of the Army, Navy and Air Force who assisted Legacy as never before for which we are most grateful.'A record of Legacy being promoted for Legacy Week and being helped by the Armed Services in their fundraising .Colour photo x 16 of Badge Day in the city square with a Navy band.Hand-written on paper label in blue pen 'Badge Appeal - City Activities. 1990 7 Sept. S. Howard'legacy appeal, fundraising, legacy week

These badges were issued from July 1st 1915. The number on the rear pertains to a register of persons who volunteered for active service but declared medically unfit. This badge was issued to W S SMITH.Badge: Volunteered for Active Service. On rear - No. 3511 Centre of badge has the Australian Coat of Arms. Around the outside are words - Volunteered For Active Service. Inside that at top section are words - Issued by Dept of Defence. Below Coat of Arms are words - Medically Unfit.numismatics - badges, military, commemorative

The lapel badge was worn to signify membership of the Harbour Lights Guild. Variations of this badge were made for different State Guilds by different jewellers or badge manufacturers. Variations also indicated during some eras if the wearer was a full member, worker or honorary.The Harbour Lights Guild was instrumental in securing funds to construct the current building at 717 Flinders Street, and in particular the Memorial chapel and Gymnasium. They were also dedicated volunteers who organised many social functions and events to offer visiting seafarers an opportunity to relax, have fun and socialise away from the ship. The organisation operated from 1906 to the early 1960s in Melbourne and developed an organisational model that was adopted by many branches across Australia and for other global missions.Small round white enamel and gilt lapel badge denoting the Harbour Lights Guild and its association with Mission to Seamen (Mission to Seafarers). The badge incorporates the logo flag of Mission to Seamen.Gold lettering around the edge of the badge: "HARBOUR LIGHT GUILD MELBOURNE" Gold lettering inside central Mission flag: "THE MISSION/TO SEAMEN" Maker's mark on reverse: "K.G. Luke/Melb"volunteers, social, harbour-lights-guild, mission-to-seafarers, membership-tokens, functions, visits, badge, hlg

Women's Royal Australian Army Corps Description The Women's Royal Australian Army Corps was formed as an all women's corps of the Australian Army in April 1951. Its Colonel-in-Chief was Princess Margaret, Countess of Snowdon. Wikipedia Founded: 1951 Role: Service support Active: 1951–84 Presented by F35799 Lt Fiona Campbell WRAAC 11 Nov 1998

Cream wooden framed selection of 9 badges displayed on cream coloured background.Top centre: “BADGES OF CORPS ASSOCIATED WITH PASSCHANDAELE BARRACKS 1964 TO 1977” Underneath each badge: “1. Royal Australian Infantry 2nd Battalion Royal Victorian Regiment 2. & 3. Royal Australian Army Service Corps 4. Royal Australian Electrical & Mechanical Engineers” 5. Royal Australian Army Medical Corp 6. Australian Army Catering Corp 7. Women's Royal Australian Army Corps 8. Royal Australian Army Ordnance Corps 9. Royal Australian Corps of Transportpasschendaele barracks trust, badges, framed

The badge belonged to John Arnold Seitz who attended Scotch from 1914 until ?. The badge and hat band would have been attached to a staw boater worn by students to the Head of the River Boat Races. Oval shaped badge of gold coloured metal and enamel with crossed oars coming up from the a banner at the bottom of the badge. The oval is formed by a buckled belt of dark blue within this on dark red background is a seated scholar. A pin is on the back to Inscription on badge "DEO PATRIAE LITTERIS/ HEAD OF RIVER RACES". Verso STOKES & SONS MELB 811/?? (numbers are difficult to decipher)clothing, gold, 1914, badge, accesory, headware, scotchcollege, seitz john arnold, maroon, blue boat races, head of the river, crossed oars, hatband

Item from the Papworth CollectionThis item has historic significance because of its connection to Curly Papworth and WW2Soft covered booklet from the Australian Army Education Unit titled SALTVolume 7 No. 2 dated 27/9/1943ww2, commando, papworth

Flying suit in U.S. Army green worn by Flt. Lt. Gary Cooper.Cooper. R.A. Airforce & black wings insignia.united states army uniform, gary cooper (flgt lt.)

An A5 Booklet containing information on the Australian Army as at 2007 produced by Defence Public Relations. The first section describes "Defence Policy" and the organisations of the Army. This is followed by descriptions of the various Corps with the Australian Army including the Royal Australian Survey Corps. 6403.2 shows Cpl Grant Mcguinness (RASVY) with a theodolite and tripod.An A5 sized booklet of 20 pages plus light cardboard covers. Gloss paper with coloured printed images and supporting text, stapled in the centre. 6403.1 is the front cover has a photo of an infantry soldier in battle camouflage DCPU and pack with a machine gun. 6403.2 is an extract of page 17 describing RASVY showing Cpl Grant Mcguinness (RASVY) with a theodolite and tripod.royal australian survey corps, rasvy, fortuna, army survey regiment, army svy regt, asr

This object relates to Albert Charles SPOSITO. He was born on 03/04/1919 in Port Melbourne, VIC. Albert Charles served in the Army (VX110653) enlisting on, 22/07/1942 in Footscray, VIC before being discharged from duties with the 12 AUS ORD STORES COY as a Army Non-Commissioned Craftsman(CFN) on 13/11/1945. His next of kin is Barbara SPOSITO. Albert Charles SPOSITO was not a prisoner of war. Albert Sposito was awarded the War Medal 1939-1945.Circular white badge with the name "Hugh Bethune" printed front and centre. Above the name is written "Ballarat Legacy" with a symbol of a torch in between.Front of badge: "BALLARAT LEGACY" / "HUGH" / "BETHUNE" Back of badge: The letters "H" and "B" have been written in red marker. The words "PATRICK AUST." / "MELBOURNE" also appear on one side of the badge.medals, ballarat rsl, ballarat

Black and White photograph of Australian M113 of the 3rd Cavalry Regiment during operations in South Vietnam in 1967. Mounted on blue backing.Australian Armour Series No. 1. Photograph Army Tank Museum Puckapunyalphotograph, cavalry, m113, 3rd cavalry regiment

Black patch. Gold embroidery. U.S Army uniform patchU.S. ARMYu.s. army, uniform patch

The badge was presented to Peggy Booth as an award for sporting achievements in the 1940's.Metal badge with enameled decoration in black, red, gold on front. Pin with hook on back. Makers mark on back but too small to read. 'Williamstown High School Hold Fast' around edge of front of badge.williamstown high school, sports award, badge, 1940s, peggy booth

Royal Army. Medical. Military Manual452p., hard cover, illus (some col.).Contains owner's personal notes at end of text. royal army, military manuals, military hygiene, sanitation

RSL badge issued from 1922 - 1941, No V43998 & year 1958.Metal badge with white, red & blue enamel borders. Yellow metal round centre with 2 etched servicemen. Crown motif on top.Inside crown: “58” Bottom of badge: “RETURNED SAILORS & SOLDIERS IMPERIAL LEAGUE AUSTRALIA”badge, rsl, membership