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Article, Bigger Anzac turnout|Across the years|Ranks thin as crowds still climb, 2003
... Mitcham melbourne Anzac Day Mitcham Returned Servicemens League ...Articles re Anzac Day ceremonies ast Mitcham R.S.L. and Box Hill.Articles re Anzac Day ceremonies ast Mitcham R.S.L. and Box Hill.Articles re Anzac Day ceremonies ast Mitcham R.S.L. and Box Hill.anzac day, mitcham returned servicemens league, mcphee, peter, richardson, keith, abdur, rahman -
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Badge - Badges
4 Badges in total - 3 Brass coloured badges surmounted with crown, inscription encircling & rising sun AIF emblem. Badge no 4. Shield-shaped badge; surmounted by crown white enamel around, blue enamel circle with inscription, central image: 2 servicemen (one with rifle); red enamel scroll with inscription underneath.1.-.3 issued by Dept of Defence. Returned from active service. AIF..4 returned sailors & soldiers Imperial League.numismatics, badges -
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Article, Mitcham soldiers monument, 1922
... Mitcham melbourne clubs and associations mitcham returned ...Mitcham soldiers monument unveiled by the state governor, the Earl of Stradbroke.Mitcham soldiers monument unveiled by the state governor, the Earl of Stradbroke. The monument was erected by the Mitcham Welcome Home Association in memory of those who served and lost their lives in World War I. The monument is a bugler looking towards the hills. A memorial service was held in Mitcham Memorial Hall afterwards, conducted by Rev. T. McKeon.Mitcham soldiers monument unveiled by the state governor, the Earl of Stradbroke.clubs and associations, mitcham returned servicemens league, stradbroke, earl of, mckeon, thomas (rev), mitcham memorial hall -
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Memorabilia - Ephemera, 60th anniversary, 1987
... Mitcham melbourne clubs and associations blackburn returned ...Invitation to a dinner dance to celebrate the diamond jubilee of the sub-branch of the R.S.L.Invitation to a dinner dance to celebrate the diamond jubilee of the sub-branch of the R.S.L. On the back is a history of the Blackburn R.S.L. adapted from 'Sixty years of standing still' by the late Ron Alexander, life member and state councillor.Invitation to a dinner dance to celebrate the diamond jubilee of the sub-branch of the R.S.L. clubs and associations, blackburn returned servicemens league, alexander, ron -
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Article, Quiet reflection, 1996
... Mitcham melbourne clubs and associations blackburn returned ...Blackburn R.S.L. held An Anzac Day commemorative service, preceded by a march from their clubrooms to the memorial in Central Road where they had a wreath laying ceremony.Blackburn R.S.L. held An Anzac Day commemorative service, preceded by a march from their clubrooms to the memorial in Central Road where they had a wreath laying ceremony. People serving in Korea, Malaya, Borneo and Vietnam were represented. Pictured: Ab Gray and president Arthur Tynan.Blackburn R.S.L. held An Anzac Day commemorative service, preceded by a march from their clubrooms to the memorial in Central Road where they had a wreath laying ceremony.clubs and associations, blackburn returned servicemens league, gray, ab, tynan, arthur -
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Article, In the spirit, 1994
... Mitcham melbourne clubs and associations blackburn returned ...Blackburn R.S.L. are holding an Anzac Day march and commemorative service.Blackburn R.S.L. are holding an Anzac Day march and commemorative service. Secretary: Barry Kilmartin. Pictures Arthur Cottingham and Jack Williams.Blackburn R.S.L. are holding an Anzac Day march and commemorative service. clubs and associations, blackburn returned servicemens league, kilmartin, barry, cottingham, arthur, williams, jack -
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Article, R.S.L. opposes bid to move war memorial, 1989
... Mitcham melbourne clubs and associations blackburn returned ...Blackburn R.S.L.. objects to any plan which involves moving the R.S.L. memorial.Blackburn R.S.L.. objects to any plan which involves moving the R.S.L. memorial. More parking space is needed at Blackburn Branch Library. Pictured: President, Marcus Hitch, Bill Barker and Fred Gusson.Blackburn R.S.L.. objects to any plan which involves moving the R.S.L. memorial.clubs and associations, blackburn returned servicemens league, hitch, marcus, barker, bill, gusson, fred -
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Souvenir - Ephemera, Souvenir Program, 21/08/1988 12:00:00 AM
... Mitcham melbourne clubs and associations mitcham returned ...Souvenir program of official opening of Mitcham R.S.L. club's extensions and alterations.Souvenir program of official opening of Mitcham R.S.L. club's extensions and alterations. Sir Edward Dunlop will open the club when he unveils the commemorative plaque. Sister Vivien Bullwinkel, famous A.I.F. nursing sister will also be a guest. Includes brief biographies of Dunlop and Bullwinkel and also lists of Mitcham R.S.L. office bearers.Souvenir program of official opening of Mitcham R.S.L. club's extensions and alterations. clubs and associations, mitcham returned servicemens league, dunlop, edward (sir), bullwinkle, vivian -
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Article, War memorial is moved, 1988
... Mitcham melbourne clubs and associations mitcham returned ...The Mitcham (bugler) war memorial has been moved from outside Mitcham Memorial Hall to Halliday Park.The Mitcham (bugler) war memorial has been moved from outside Mitcham Memorial Hall to Halliday Park. Nunawading Council will bear the cost of moving the memorial and will also be upgrading Halliday Park.The Mitcham (bugler) war memorial has been moved from outside Mitcham Memorial Hall to Halliday Park.clubs and associations, mitcham returned servicemens league, halliday park, duncan, david, brandenburg, john p -
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Article, War Memorial is home at last, 1988
... Mitcham melbourne clubs and associations mitcham returned ...Mitcham's war memorial has been moved to Halliday Park.Mitcham's war memorial has been moved to Halliday Park. This site was originally chosen for this bugler memorial. It is not known why the memorial was placed in Whitehorse Road originally. This new site allows him to face east, to the hills.Mitcham's war memorial has been moved to Halliday Park. clubs and associations, mitcham returned servicemens league, war memorials, halliday park -
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Pamphlet, What does an R.S.L. sub-branch do?
... Mitcham melbourne clubs and associations mitcham returned ...Brochure describing the voluntary services carried out by Mitcham R.S.L. Manuscript notes added on the back.Brochure describing the voluntary services carried out by Mitcham R.S.L. Manuscript notes added on the back. The outstanding amount of money raised each year is the highest amount in Victoria per member. Outstanding secretaries - C.A.G. Johnston and A.C. Cook. Cook was the first life member for Mitcham R.S.L. Frank Fisher was president for 40 years.Brochure describing the voluntary services carried out by Mitcham R.S.L. Manuscript notes added on the back. clubs and associations, mitcham returned servicemens league, johnston, c.a.g., cook, a.c., fisher, frank -
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Pamphlet, Record of achievement, 1/01/1969 12:00:00 AM
... Mitcham melbourne clubs and associations mitcham returned ...First section, a report by A.C. Cook, Secretary / Treasurer of Mitcham R.S.L. giving a detailed history of the Mitcham Memorial Hall from 1919 to 1951First section, a report by A.C. Cook, Secretary / Treasurer of Mitcham R.S.L. giving a detailed history of the Mitcham Memorial Hall from 1919 to 1951, then a report by R. Morgan, J. Phillips & R. Harry continuing the history of the development of the new clubrooms from 1951 to 1968. Also a list of principal office-bearers from 1919-1968.First section, a report by A.C. Cook, Secretary / Treasurer of Mitcham R.S.L. giving a detailed history of the Mitcham Memorial Hall from 1919 to 1951clubs and associations, mitcham returned servicemens league, mitcham memorial hall -
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Article, Remembering old mates, 1992
... Mitcham melbourne clubs and associations mitcham returned ...Three Nunawading World War II veterans of the 75th Squadron R.A.A.F. were among veterans who celebrated the squadron's 50th anniversary in the company of Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh.Three Nunawading World War II veterans of the 75th Squadron R.A.A.F. were among veterans who celebrated the squadron's 50th anniversary in the company of Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh.Three Nunawading World War II veterans of the 75th Squadron R.A.A.F. were among veterans who celebrated the squadron's 50th anniversary in the company of Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh.clubs and associations, mitcham returned servicemens league, becker, ron, franzini, kevin, west, william, philip, prince, duke of edinburgh -
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Article, Memory of war effort will not fade, 1996
... Mitcham melbourne clubs and associations mitcham returned ...Re-dedication of Mitcham War Memorial at Halliday Park. The memorial commemorates 143 Mitcham district men who served in World War I and ll who died.Re-dedication of Mitcham War Memorial at Halliday Park. The memorial commemorates 143 Mitcham district men who served in World War I and ll who died. Halliday Park and the area around the memorial was redeveloped last year. Plaques were laid to commemorate the 50th anniversary of World War II and the men who fought in Korea, Malaysia and Vietnam. Pictured: Chief Commissioner Geoff Oscar, Mitcham R.S.L. President, William Manallack and Halliday Park Committee of Management Chairman, Frederick Smith.Re-dedication of Mitcham War Memorial at Halliday Park. The memorial commemorates 143 Mitcham district men who served in World War I and ll who died. clubs and associations, mitcham returned servicemens league, oscar, geoff, manallack, william, smith, frederick, halliday park, war memorials -
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Article, Painful memories linger on
Anzac Day feature on Raleigh Armstrong, returned World War 2 serviceman and on five Mitcham servicemen who died in the war, and after whom some Mitcham streets have been named, [note: errors in the article corrected] by Salena Brunsdenarmstrong, raleigh edward, till, alwyn, loftus, owen spencer, bremner, william ross, peake, ronald mosely, vasey, george, young, joseph leopold, alwyn street, mitcham, owen street, mitcham, ross street, mitcham, ronald street, mitcham, vasey grove, mitcham, young street, mitcham, mcphee, peter -
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Document, Anzac commemoration, 1938
... - Mitcham Branch Mitcham Returned Servicemens League Transcription ...Transcription of a news article from the Blackburn and Mitcham Reporter 29 Apr 1938 describing an Anzac celebration held at the Memorial Hall, Mitcham under the auspices of the Mitcham District RSSILA and the Dad's Association.Transcription of a news article from the Blackburn and Mitcham Reporter 29 Apr 1938 describing an Anzac celebration held at the Memorial Hall, Mitcham under the auspices of the Mitcham District RSSILA and the Dad's Association.Transcription of a news article from the Blackburn and Mitcham Reporter 29 Apr 1938 describing an Anzac celebration held at the Memorial Hall, Mitcham under the auspices of the Mitcham District RSSILA and the Dad's Association.soldiers and sailors fathers association - mitcham branch, mitcham returned servicemens league -
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Article, Lack of patrons closes RSL club, 2014
... Mitcham melbourne Mitcham Returned Servicemens League Patrons ...Mitcham RSL has closed due to financial problems and dwindling numbers of patrons.Mitcham RSL has closed due to financial problems and dwindling numbers of patrons.Mitcham RSL has closed due to financial problems and dwindling numbers of patrons.mitcham returned servicemens league, patrons -
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Article, Armistice Day and what it means to us, 1933?
... Mitcham Returned Servicemens League This essay, written by 12 year ...This essay, written by 12 year old Alwyn Till.This essay, written by 12 year old Alwyn Till, was awarded a prize by the Mitcham RSSILA and published in the local paper (Reporter?).This essay, written by 12 year old Alwyn Till. world war 1914 - 1918, mitcham returned servicemens league -
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Article, Battle over Boer War monument, 2011
... Historical Society City of Whitehorse Box Hill Returned Servicemens ...Historical society fights relocation of Box Hill Boer War obelisk.Historical society fights relocation of Box Hill Boer War obelisk.Historical society fights relocation of Box Hill Boer War obelisk.boer war 1899-1902, war memorials, box hill historical society, city of whitehorse, box hill returned servicemens league, orange, william, bowden, anthony peter, burra charter -
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Article, RSL more on memorial, 2011
... Mitcham melbourne Box Hill Returned Servicemens League Box Hill ...Article about the proposed move of the Boer War memorial from Whitehorse Road to Box Hill gardens (photo).Article about the proposed move of the Boer War memorial from Whitehorse Road to Box Hill gardens (photo).Article about the proposed move of the Boer War memorial from Whitehorse Road to Box Hill gardens (photo).box hill returned servicemens league, box hill gardens, bowden, anthony peter, baden-powell, michael, box hill historical society inc, war memorials, boer war 1899-1902 -
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Pamphlet, Report on the potential relocation of the South Africa and China War Memorial, 2011
... Mitcham melbourne War memorials Box Hill Returned Servicemens ...Final report prepared by Steven Cooke, Deakin University for Tony Bowden, President, Box Hill RSL.Final report prepared by Steven Cooke, Deakin University for Tony Bowden, President, Box Hill RSL.Final report prepared by Steven Cooke, Deakin University for Tony Bowden, President, Box Hill RSL.war memorials, box hill returned servicemens league, box hill gardens -
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Document, RSL Mitcham Sub-branch, 1949 - 2012
... Mitcham melbourne Contents lists in boxes. Mitcham Returned ...Papers of the RSL Mitcham Sub-branch, which closed in 2014.Papers of the RSL Mitcham Sub-branch, which closed in 2014. Contents lists in boxes.Papers of the RSL Mitcham Sub-branch, which closed in 2014.mitcham returned servicemen's league, 2014 -
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Magazine - Periodical, Mitcham Sentinel
... . Holdings:Vol No.1 Dec 1963 - Oct 2004 (incomplete) Mitcham Returned ...Newsletter of the Mitcham RSL Sub-branch.Newsletter of the Mitcham RSL Sub-branch. Title changed to 'The Sentinel' in 1985. Holdings:Vol No.1 Dec 1963 - Oct 2004 (incomplete)Newsletter of the Mitcham RSL Sub-branch. mitcham returned servicemens league, the sentinel -
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Map, Mitcham RSL Meeting Hall, 4/12/1963 12:00:00 AM
... Returned Servicemen's League McDowall Street Mitcham Harrison ...Working drawing including elevations & sections for the new RSL Meeting Hall in Mitcham.Working drawing including elevations & sections for the new RSL Meeting Hall in Mitcham. Architect: Bates Smart & McCutcheon.Working drawing including elevations & sections for the new RSL Meeting Hall in Mitcham. mitcham returned servicemen's league, mcdowall street, mitcham, harrison street, mitcham -
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Map, Mitcham RSL building, 6/08/1964 12:00:00 AM
... to Builders. Mitcham Returned Servicemens League McDowall Street ...Working drawing including pans and elevations for the new RSL building, centre section, in Mitcham.Working drawing including pans and elevations for the new RSL building, centre section, in Mitcham. Architect Bates Smart & Mc Cutcheon.Approved by Nunawading Council 21 Sep 1964.With City of Nunawading Notice to Builders.Working drawing including pans and elevations for the new RSL building, centre section, in Mitcham.mitcham returned servicemens league, mcdowall street, mitcham, harrison street, mitcham -
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Map, Proposed layout at car park for Mitcham RSL, 14/12/1972
... . Approved by Nunawading Council 16 Mar 1973. Mitcham Returned ...Plan of car park for proposed Mitcham RSL, McDowall Street, Mitcham.Plan of car park for proposed Mitcham RSL, McDowall Street, Mitcham. Architect: L.R.Saward. Amended 19 Feb.1973. Approved by Nunawading Council 16 Mar 1973.Plan of car park for proposed Mitcham RSL, McDowall Street, Mitcham. mitcham returned servicemens league, mcdowall street mitcham -
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Article, Digger's Split Over Liquor, 1973
... within the branch.. Mitcham Returned Servicemens League licence ...The Mitcham RSL was refused a liquor licence in 1972. Intends to reapply which has caused division within the branch..The Mitcham RSL was refused a liquor licence in 1972 but intends to reapply which has caused division within the branch..The Mitcham RSL was refused a liquor licence in 1972. Intends to reapply which has caused division within the branch..mitcham returned servicemens league, licence -
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Article, Reprieve for RSL Club, 1997
... Mitcham melbourne Mitcham Returned Servicemens League functioning ...Mitcham RSL to remain functioning in the short term dependent on a decision of the RSL State Branch.Mitcham RSL to remain functioning in the short term dependent on a decision of the RSL State BranchMitcham RSL to remain functioning in the short term dependent on a decision of the RSL State Branch.mitcham returned servicemens league, functioning -
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Article, Mitcham RSL Club's Indoor Bowls, 1998
... Mitcham melbourne Mitcham Returned Servicemens League Bowling ...Mitcham's RSL indoor bowls team celebrated the sport's 50th year with two recent wins.Mitcham's RSL indoor bowls team celebrated the sport's 50th year with two recent wins.Mitcham's RSL indoor bowls team celebrated the sport's 50th year with two recent wins.mitcham returned servicemens league, bowling clubs -
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Article, RSL and Objectors to meet on Drink Licence, 1981
... licence. Mitcham Returned Servicemens League Liquor Licensing Act ...The Nunawading Council invited representatives of the RSL and objectors to meet.The Nunawading Council invited representatives of the RSL and objectors to meet regarding the application for a liquor licence.The Nunawading Council invited representatives of the RSL and objectors to meet.mitcham returned servicemens league, liquor licensing act