The Poppy Appeal is conducted yearly leading up to Remembrance Day November 11th. This Appeal and the following 5 Appeals through to 2008 were all conducted from the Soldiers Memorial Institute in the old kitchen which was demolished as part of the Restorations during 2016 - 18.Certificate, frame is timber black colour, certificate in colour has white background with ornate edge with RSL Logo at the top followed by "Returned & Service's League of Australia (Victorian Branch) Inc".Under is the detail of the award, signed and dated with Red Seal in RH Corner."Awarded to Bendigo RSL - Sub Branch - Top seller 2003 Poppy Appeal Country area - 31st January 2004"brsl, smirsl, poppy appeal

The State Savings Bank of Victoria passbook number 67563 running from October 1959 until mid 1982 has several features. (1) The cover is held in place by string. (2) The cover has the name of Colac printed on it. (3) Inside the front cover the SSB conditions relating to Depositors, and the Rules and Regulations of the SSB. (4) Inside the back cover the SSB branches and agencies are printed.. (5) On the inside back cover the withdrawl by depositors from branches other than their own. (6) Inside, the February 14 1966 decimal currency conversion.Beech Forest Progress Association passbook 67563, 29 October 1959 to 1 June 1981. The State Savings Bank of Victoria, Colac Branch. (1) Original passbook number crossed out and the number 67563 inserted. (2) re Estate of S.R. Cameron dec'd, from Clarke & Barwood. Memorandum included.beech forest progress association; passbook; state savings bank; dc conversion; state bank of victoria;

The Poppy Appeal is conducted every year leading up to Remembrance Day November 11th.Certificate, frame is timber brown/gold colour, certificate in colour white background ornate edge with RSL Logo at the top followed by "Returned and Service's League of Australia (Victorian Branch) Inc", signed and dated with red seal in RH Corner."Awarded to - Bendigo RSL Sub - Branch Inc - Top seller 2006 Poppy Appeal country area - date 11th November 2006brsl, smirsl, poppy appeal

Gaming Branch in 1940 as according to service records of the members. Cars are 1937 Ford and a 1940 ChevroletGaming Branch members 1940 L to R: Jack Gibson, Arthur DeLaRue 5433, Frank Henderson 7739, Tom Meekle, Arthur Guys, Arthur Mason 9015, Henry Dawson 8972.transport branch; wireless patrol; motor police branch; motor traffic section, gibson, jack; delarue, arthur clifford; henderson, frank; mason, arthur francis; meekle, tom; dawson, henry

Coal was used to run the Water Distillation Plant in Tobruk during the Seige. On plaque, "London Branch", This may actually be "Loddon Branch". Item in the collection re Ron Bollard VX14150, refer cat No 5919P for his service details..1) Base with model depiction of a soldier pushing a coal truck loaded, wood, metal, construction, each side has a brass plaque on the coal truck base, the lower base has a black plaque on..1) Brass plaque, "9th Division 1941", "replica of trucks used to carry coal". .2) On lid, "Donated by LONDON Branch R.O.T.A"sovenir, model, tobruk, coal

MEMBER'S CRTIFICATE I will be kind to all living crearures and will protect them as far as I can from cruelty. Richard Henry Watson was a student at Murtoa State School No. 1549 c1920 and signed the following statement on a MEMBER'S CRTIFICATE. 'I will be kind to all living creatures and will protect them as far as I can from cruelty.' Signature Harry Watson Witnessed by Head Teacher - L. WalkerMulti coloured rectangular shaped certificate with a black line border on a white background. In each corner there is an illustration: clockwise from left - a child and two horses; seagulls on a cliff face; koalas on a branch and a dog. In the centre is the Coat of Arms for the Victorian Society For the Protection of Animals with the date 1871.The Certificate is signed in ink by Harry Watson, Murtoa; Branch State School No.1549. The Witness - L Walker Head Teacher league of kindness, victorian state schools, league of kindness certificate, victorian society for the protection of animals, league of kindness member's certificate, murtoa, murtoa state school, l. walker, harry watson, richard henry watson, junior membership certificate

Very early drawn up RULESof what now is RETURNED SERVICEMENS LEAGUE .RULES OF THE VICTORIAN BRANCH R.S.S.A.I .L.A .This object represents the beginnings of a most signifigant league ofSERVICE PEOPLE .An oblong cardboard covered 50 page handbook.Faded once red,cover .Some damage to top left hand cover.RULES OF THE VICTORIAN BRANCH of THE RETURNED SAILORS :SOLDIERS&AIRMANS IMPERIALLEAGUE of AUSTRALIA.[FRONT COVER]THE PREMIER PRINTING CO.PTY.LTD .

The Methodist Girls' Comradeship was formed in 1918 with the first Branch being in Bondi, NSW. There were three sections: Junior Rays, 8 - 11 years; Senior Rays, 11 - 15 years and Comrades, 15 years and over. The aims of the MGC was to "challenge young people with the saving power of Jesus Christ and provide avenues of christian service" and "to provide for the spiritual, social, physical and educational welfare of the members". The MGC's motto was "The Utmost for the Highest".Cream coloured charters with blue and gold print and typed information and handwritten signatures."Lilydale Rays Branch No. 403 "Cymbidium"" "12th October 66methodist girls' comradeship, methodist girls' comradeship rays' section, charters, methodist church of australasia, youth groups, lilydale rays no 403 cymbidium, barbara brown state supt., joan m williams state chief ray

Evidence of Lara RSL Sub-Branch local community contributions being acknowledged by a Certificate of Appreciation for Aid to Mental Welfare dated 5/07/1989.Evidence of Lara RSL Sub-Branch local community contributions being acknowledged by a Certificate of Appreciation for Aid to Mental Welfare dated 5/07/1989.certificate of appreciation awarded by The Returned Services League of Australia - National Executive to Lara RSL Sub-branch for recognition for Aid to Medical Welfare dated 5th july 1989.Topped by an official RSL Badgeand on the bottom right is the official seal signed by National President and National Secretary.the returned services league of australa - national executive, cerficicte of appreciation, aid to medical welfare

The ANZAC Appeal is conducted every year leading up to ANZAC Day April 25th.Certificate, frame is timber brown/gold colours, certificate in colour white background with ornate edge, RSL Logo at the top followed by "Returned & Service's League of Australia (Victorian Branch) Inc, under is details of the award, signed and dated with red seal in RH corner."Awarded to - Bendigo RSL Sub - Branch Inc - Top seller 2005 ANZAC Appeal country area 25th April 2005"brsl, smirsl, anzac appeal

These envelopes were last used by Jack Barnes OAM who was Secretary of the Sub Branch for 43 years until 2005. The P.O box Number was Bendigo Central and last used by the SMI Museum (RSL) for a couple of years and then closed..1) .4) Envelopes white colours, all have been stamped in blue with a return address, under is the section for Post code."The Secretary Bendigo District RSL Sub Branch Inc - Box 449 Bendigo 3552"brsl, smirsl, accessory

This collection of photos depicts the members of the Learmonth A.N.A. Branch No.75,in 1912.It was presented to C.Medwell Esq.(Secretary),by his fellow members in appreciation of services to the branch as Secretary.The members are C.Hamilton, B.H.Louden, J.Ritchie, W.R.Sara, M.Baird, A.Patterson, A.E.Medwell, R.E.Sara - Assistant Secretary, R.Dowler, J.R.Creelman, J.Leys - commmitee, J.Doolan - President, J.Whately, T.Whately, M.Donovan - commitee, T.E.Connelly - commitee, W.McCubbin, D.Doyle, E.C.Kinnersley, M.Ryan - Trustee, P.Ryan - Treasurer, M.Casey - Secretary, J.Medwell - Trustee, Dr C.A.Courtney - Medical Officer, J.Tonks, J.C.Robertson, J.Yates, J.Curran, P.Casey - commitee,R.L.Medwell, D.Baird, A.E.Stewart, A.Whately - Vice President, H.A.Page - commitee, W.H.Lang, H.Lang, W.D.Sara - Auditor, W.T.Hamilton - Auditor, R.Jarrett, A.Medwell, F.Kinnersley, W.W.Walker, J.Barnes, J.Parker. Original photo showing members belonging to the Learmonth A.N.A. Branch no.75 in 1912Black and white photos of A.N.A.members in 1912,set in wide dark brown frame with carved decorative outer edge,the mount is lighter brown wood. The main photo of C.Medwell Esq.Secretary, is surrounded by a decorative gold trim and between each photo there are decorative markings in white.The Inscriptions are white edged in black.The photos vary in shape,oval, rectangular,rectangular with curved top and rectangular with shaped cut top. LEARMONTH A.N.A. BRANCH N0.75. PRESENTED TO C. MEDWELL Esq. BY HIS FELLOWS MEMBERS AS A MARK OF ESTEEM & APPRECIATION OF VALUABLE SERVICES RENDERED TO THE BRANCH AS SECRETARY. LEARMONTH 1912. Richards & Co. Photos.learmonth ana branch no 75, c medwell 1912

The Ballarat Branch Committee and girls of Lucas & Co. raised the money for the memorial window in Good Chapel of Saint Peter which is dedicated to the men of the Jervis Bay and all Merchant seamen who gave their lives in the world wars. To see a picture of the actual window go to VC database Mtsv record 0035.Regionally based support across Victoria provided crucial funds to the Mission for Seafarer welfare, activities and operations. This support was very often sourced either through a country Auxiliary group based in places such as Ballarat, Camperdown, Hamilton, Bendigo and other similar towns or centres. Op shops and CWA, Church Auxiliaries and other similar charities mainly operated by the womenfolk of the respective communities, recognized the vital importance of 19th and 20th C Merchant and Military Naval services to the development of Australia. The cumulative local fundraising efforts helped maintain the work of the Coastal based Mission services to seafarers.Rectangular brass plaque mounted to wood board.This window was erected by the Ballarat Branch of the Victoria Missions to Seamen and the Lucas Girls 1946.ballarat, lucas girls, lucas & co., 1946, window, plaque, ww2, world war 2, textile company, lucas clothing factory

Herb Jackson. Herb served in the RAF in Bomber Command WW2. After the War Herb came to Australia and soon joined the Bendigo RSL Sub Branch. He was very active in Both Appeals each year and did so for 70 years. He passed away in 2022..1) .2) Both cards are the same both folding with the same text in respect to the Printing. the only differance is inside with the background print for the year. .1) is in red for "1985", .2) is in blue for "1986". .1) has been stamped inside in blue "Returned Services League Bendigo", .2) the same in red. Both are signed by the Issuing Officer, the year 1985 by "........ Mulqueen" the other is unreadable. "This is to certify that H Jackson is a financial Member of the Returned and Services League Bendigo Sub Branch"brsl, smirsl, membership

The Methodist Girls' Comradeship was formed in 1918 with the first Branch being in Bondi, NSW. There were three sections: Junior Rays, 8 - 11 years; Senior Rays, 11 - 15 years and Comrades, 15 years and over. The aims of the MGC was to "challenge young people with the saving power of Jesus Christ and provide avenues of christian service" and "to provide for the spiritual, social, physical and educational welfare of the members". The MGC's motto was "The Utmost for the Highest".Cream coloured Charter with blue and gold print and handwritten information.."Ivy Leaf Branch No 396" "Beverley J Lowe" "Bruce Rollins"methodist girls' comradeship, methodist girls' comradeship rays' section, methodist church of australasia, ivy leaf branch no 396, beverley j lowe state supt., bruce rollins chief director

Friendly Societies were founded in the Australian Colonies in the mid-19th Century by immigrants from England who had been members in Societies which dated back to the 18th Century. Like all working people these immigrants experienced sickness, accidents, unemployment, death and burial. They needed help of like fellows to tide their families over these times. So they formed a branch of one of the Friendly Societies back in the mother country. The idea was to make fixed contributions to a fund and when they were off work they would receive a payment. When they died funeral benefits would be paid and the widow and children would be cared for. It was a form of local insurance for hard times. This book was used in a time of 'look after yourself' as the Colonial Governments did not provide pensions or benefits. This item reflects those times.A brown book with ablue spine. It contains pink paper copies of correspondence from M.U.I.O.O.F. (Manchester Unity Independent Order of Oddfellows)on front cover - handwritten in pen "M.U.I.O.O.F Orbost Branch"m.u.i.o.o.f. friendly-society manchester-unity

The Kew sub-branch of the Returned Soldiers and Sailors Imperial League of Australia was granted its Charter on 1 January 1920. Its first president was Sam Kilduff, who served with the 24th Battalion in the First World War (1914-1918) and was badly wounded in Belgium.Arthur Henry Dear was an employee of the City of Kew, acting as Hall Keeper of the Kew Recreation Hall in Wellington Street, and later the new Kew City Hall in Cotham Road. The Arthur Dear Collection contains memorabilia - tickets, programmes, invitations - as well as his identification badge. Items in the collection date from the 1940s to the 1960s. Programme for an Anzac Day Commemoration Ceremony hosted by the Kew Sub-branch of the RSSAILA in the Recreation Hall Kew on Friday 25th at 10am. The year is not noted in the programme.rssaila kew sub-branch, kew recreation hall -- wellington street, kew civic hall -- cotham road

Agenda for Regional Branch Day 8 October 1996, Regional Reports from Ballarat, Central Gippsland, Geelong Branch, Murray Valley and Bendigo Branch. Also a Regional Branch Day Report.organisation, women, national council of women, national council of women of victoria bendigo branch collection, national council of women of victoria bendigo branch regional branch day, mavis carne, gwen harvey, may price

The Poppy Appeal is conducted every year in the lead up to Remembrance Day November 11th.Certificate, frame is timber brown colour, certifcate colour with ornate edge with RSL Logo at the top followed by "Returned & Service's League of Australia (Victorian Branch) Inc", under is details of the award, signed and dated, red seal in RH corner."Awarded to Bendigo RSL Sub - Branch - In recognition of your achievement in obtaining the highest sales for the 2007 Poppy Appeal in the country area - dated 27th February 2008"brsl, smirsl, poppy appeal

The Poppy Appeal is conducted every year in the lead up to Remembrance Day 11th November.Certificate, frame is timber brown colour, certificate colour with ornate edge RSL Logo at the top followed by "Returned & Service's League of Australia (Victorian Branch) Inc", under is details of the award, signed, dated and red seal in RH corner."Awarded to Bendigo RSL Sub Branch - In recognition of your achievement in being top seller for the 2008 Poppy Appeal in the country area - dated 11th November 2008"brsl, smirsl, poppy appeal

To share information and gain first hand knowledge, organisations sometimes undertook study visits to various countries. In appreciation for the hospitality and information gained as part of this, the Sarawak Society for the Blind - Sibu branch presented a commemorative plaque to RVIB. 1 plastic stand with engraved silver plate of a collage of images of rural village scenes, with yellow and black insignia for the Sarawak Society for the Blind Sibu branch rests in the middle.With compliments from Sarawak Society for the Blind (State) 1st August 1994royal victorian institute for the blind, sarawak society for the blind