Colour photo of redevelopment of Excelsior Hall ("Diggers Hall"). Taken from corner of Bridge and Station Streets.built environment - civic, built environment, public housing, excelsior hall, rsl, returned services league

Distributed during the Beach Street, Port Melbourne service Monday 25 Feb 2022.The four page program has a white cover with the image of a field of poppies across the lower section. It was produced in support of our Returned Services League for the Port Melbourne Anzac Day Commemorative Service held on Monday 25 April 2022 at 10.00 am at the Beach Street Memorial.the information "Close to the piers where our troops embarked Corner of Bay & Beach Street, Port Melbourne. Wreath & flowers welcome" is inscribed on the cover while inside has the Order of Service.anzac day, rsl, returned services league

Letter and envelope from Kangaroo Flat Returned Services League for the donation of an electric wall heater from the CEPA, dated 10/06/1987

Ill, p.240.non-fictionA comprehensive pictorial record of Victorian war memorialswar memorials - victoria - pictorial works, returned services league - victorian branch

Bib, ill, p.180.non-fictionA history of the Bentleigh RSL from the Boer war to the present.returned services league - victorian branch, bentleigh rsl

The story of the Phillip Island RSL.This book, Keeping the Spirit Alive, The Story of the Philip island RSL, is a journey through time and through the memories of its members.returned services league of australia. phillip island sub-branch -- history, veterans -- victoria -- phillip island -- history

Women’s Auxiliaries were formed by mothers, wives, widows, sisters, daughters and aunts of men who served in the First World War. In May1918 a small band of women from the "Friendly Union" organised themselves,under the leadership of Mrs F C Purbrick, into a Women's Auxiliary of the Wangaratta Returned Soldiers Association (RSA). Their first task was to furnish club rooms for the RSA and this was achieved by seeking donations and raising money by selling jams, jellies and posies of violets by selected girls wearing special badges in the street. Over the years funds have been raised through raffles, competitions, street stalls and catering at numerous events to assist the aims of the Returned Services League. In 2018 the Wangaratta RSL Women's Auxiliary celebrated its centenary. Women have played a central role in sustaining the activities of ex-service organisations. Women's auxiliaries are dedicated to fundraising, supporting the activities of their local RSL, and caring for veterans in their wider community. Today, there are more than 1200 auxiliary members in Victoria.Red timber shield mounted on brown laminated base of particle board in a larger shield shape with metal emblem. Women's Auxillary RSL on metal logo with Crown and Australian Flag mounted on red shieldwomen's auxiliary, wangaratta rsl

The shield design is symbolic of the protection provided to those who wear it. Within the badge, red represents the blood ties of war that exist between comrades; white stands for the purity of the motives in joining the league – to render service without personal gain or ambition; and blue indicates a willingness to serve a comrade anywhere under the blue sky. The wattle represents Australia, with the leek, the rose, the thistle and the shamrock standing for Wales, England, Scotland and Ireland respectively.The League’s badge represents a readiness at all times to render service to Queen and country and to former comrades. It can’t be purchased and may only be worn by those who have served their country. Gold badge with white on outside, crown on top, blue circle in the middle with gold in centre, Has red banner at bottom.On front: 97 in crown. Returned Services League. Australia. On back: Badge remains property of League. Brim Melb. Vic. 18915australia, rsl, badge

The shield design is symbolic of the protection provided to those who wear it. Within the badge, red represents the blood ties of war that exist between comrades; white stands for the purity of the motives in joining the league – to render service without personal gain or ambition; and blue indicates a willingness to serve a comrade anywhere under the blue sky. The wattle represents Australia, with the leek, the rose, the thistle and the shamrock standing for Wales, England, Scotland and Ireland respectively. Badge issued to 3978 Private Wilfred FITTON born in Lancashire England, enlisted in the AIF in Melbourne on 28/7/1915. Served with the 5th Battalion 12/5 Rein.Embarked 23/11/1915 and was discharged on 6/7/1920. Post war worked for the Victorian Railways and lived at Tarrawingee.The League’s badge represents a readiness at all times to render service to Queen and country and to former comrades. It can’t be purchased and may only be worn by those who have served their country. Gold badge with crown on top, blue circle in the middle with image in gold centre, red banner at bottom surrounded in white enamel. Coat lapel pin attached.On front: Returned Sailors, Soldiers & Airmen Imperial League Australia On back: 48257 V Property of League. Swann & Hudson Vic. australia, rsl, private wilfred fitton, 5th battalion, ww1

Royal Australian Air Force Officer's Certificate of Service No 2575 issued to Flying Officer Owen Campbell MORTIMER 420235. Discharged 2/7/1945 at own request to resume civil occupation. Awarded 1939-1945 Star, Pacific Star, Victory Medal and eligible for Returned from Active Service Badge.Cream paper with black print and type with emblem centre top contained within a black border and attached by staple top left corner to large sheet of paper.Royal Australian Air Force Officer's Certificate of Service No 2575 Rear - To the Secretary the Returned Soldier's League with compliments Dr Owen Mortimer 29th May, 1989owen campbell mortimer, raaf, ww2

From the Returned Services League, Mitcham Sub - Branch which closed in early 2014. The branch was located at 26 McDowall Street on the corner of Harrison Street, Mitcham.Cream ceramic tile edged with light brown.|Inscription 'The Great War', 1914 - 18, with an oval colour patch coloured maroon on bottom half and brown on top..|Umber colour No 80, 39th Batt, AIF.|Bottom left corner Mitcham RSL No. 035-1as abovemilitary history, army

RSL Australia Plaque"Returned Services League/Australia"

1/ Australian Active Service Medals 1945-1975 Box 2/Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal & Ribbon 3/Vietnam Medal 4/Australian Active Service Medal & Ribbon. 5/ Miniature Australian Active Service Medal & Ribbon 6/Vietnam Colour Bar (two colours) 7/Returned and Services League Badge (77030) Replica Australian Defence Medal.GK Laughlin 3790345 1960

Various Historical significance.Australian returned from active service badges. 2 x Returned Soldiers and Sailors Imperial League Badges. (1919 - 1947.) 2 x 1971 to 1990 Life Member Badges. Maralinga & Monte Bello Association Badge. Boomerang with Rising Sun badge. Royal Australian Engineers 1930 - 1942 badge. Silver badge "To the Women of Australia. Vintage Turkish Medal. Inscribed To The Women of Australia Crown surrounded by Laurel Leaves with Map of Australia in centre. Returned From Active Service. Two or Three Servicemen shown. RAAF #A1102 - 1942. Boomerang with Rising Sun below Crown. Royal Engineers Badge inscribed "FACIMUS ET FRANCIMUS" encircling GviR in centre Crown over Laurel leaves.

Framed certificate from the Returned Services League of Australia listing the "Code of Citizenship".Certificate has the RSL badge with 3 figures.

A shell mosaic in Clunes by returned soldier Arthur Pickford.arthur pickford, mosaic, clunes rsl, returned soldiers league, shells, world war one

Men's shirts worn when representing the Mitcham Returned Services League1. Grey short sleeved man's shirt "Mitcham" and "R.S.L" embroidered on left hand side above left hand pocket. "HAHN" "Premium" embroidered on one sleeve. A gold rooster embroidered on yolk at the back. 2. White man's polo shirt with RSL badge embroidered on left side 'Mitcham RSL' under badge. A blue and yellow stripe around collar and cuffs on sleeves"Mitcham" "RSL" "HAHN" "Mitcham RSL"mitcham rsl

This object relates to Hugh Forrester BETHUNE. He was born on 15/11/1924 in Sydney, NSW. Hugh Forrester served in the RAAF (430155) enlisting on, 01/01/1943 in Unknown before being discharged from duties with the 9 AIRCREW HOLDING UNIT as a RAAF Non-Commissioned Warrant Officer (WOFF) on 26/02/1946. Hugh Forrester BETHUNE was not a prisoner of war. Hugh Bethune was awarded the 1939-1945 Star, Australia Service Medal 1939-1946, Defence Medal, France and Germany Star, War Medal 1939-1945. The RSL badge represents readiness to serve the crown, country and former comrades. It can be purchased however it should only be worn by returned service personnel.Metallic badge with enamel sections depicting a white shield with a red and gold coloured crown and the number "95" at the head of the shield. In the top corners of the shield are images of a leek, rose, thistle and shamrock. An image of a red ribbon with the words "Australia" is at the base of the shield. In the centre of the shield is a blue circle with the words "Returned Services League", encircling an image of three servicemen in gold coloured relief.Inscriptions on the back: "V Property of League Swann & Hudson Vic." "91382" And another inscription that is partly obscured and includes "Bad.....ns" ballarat, ballarat rsl, badge, returned services leage badge, rsl badge, uniforms

Geoffrey Ludbrook Awarded The Meritorious Medal for Outstanding Service by Returned Services League of Australia at National Congress Canberrra November 1997photo/pictures, ballarat rsl, ballarat

Framed photograph showing Eddie Brogan and Peter Fraser with RSL Award for Meritorious Service Medal at RSL Victoria Branch State Conference 2007Combined Tramways/ East Melbourne Sub-Branch Member Eddie Brogan with the award and certificate of the RSL Meritorious Service Medal with Sub - branch president Peter Fraser at the RSL Victoria Branch State Conference 2007. This information is taped onto the exterior of the frame. eddie brogan, meritorious service award, peter fraser, portraits, returned services league, presentations, certificates

RSL Badge Returned Services League 4 people on the Frontbadge/buttons

RSL Badge Returned Services League. Queens Crownbadge/buttons

This is an example of posters with a patriotic theme the purpose of which was to raise money for goods for service personal overseas, during WW2. "Tin-hat" badges were sold for 1 and 2 shillings and 1pound. The 'tin-hat' appeal was conducted from 4 Sept - 17 Sept in 1943. Organised by the Returned Soldiers League. A poster is superimposed on a hidden print. The poster which is on top of a hidden print has these words written on it: "Don’t Let the Boys down, Help the tin hat appeal for the Australian Comforts Fund, Friday 1 Aug buy a tin hat or send your donation to RSL War Service Fund Tin Hat Appeal Office – Town Hall Melbourne"australian comfort funds, ww2, tin hat appeal