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Melbourne Legacy
Document - Memorandum, Establishing hostels for Junior Legatees, 01/10/1942
An inter-club memorandum advising of the Board's approval to establish a hostel for Junior Legatees, later to be known as Holmbush, and ultimately as Blamey House. Holmbush was the first residential accommodation operated by Melbourne Legacy, and was established in 1942. It accommodated boys aged between 9 and 19, usually attending secondary school. In 1956, Holmbush became known as Blamey House. It was located not far from another Legacy home, Stanhope (1245 Burke Road). Residents of Holmbush and other Legacy homes were the children of deceased ex-servicemen. Sometimes residents at Legacy homes were both children of ex-servicemen and wards of state. In 1956, Blamey House, another Legacy children's home formerly in Beaumaris moved into the Holmbush property in Kew, and it was renamed Blamey House. Location 1942 - 1956? Address - Holmbush was located at 1267 Burke Road, Kew. Location: Kew Early record of the establishment of one of Melbourne Legacy's residences.Typed memo, black on white with blue letterhead outlining the agreement of the JLC board to proceed with the hostel for boys.residences, holmbush initial negotiations -
Melbourne Legacy
Book, Legacy the First Fifty Years, 1978
The book details the first fifty years of Melbourne Legacy. The book was written by Mark Lyons. The foreword was written by Sir Roden Cutler V.C., K.C.M.G., K.C.V.O., C.B.E.. Governor of New South Wales. From the National Library of Australia's website: 'The first Legacy club was formed in Melbourne in 1923 by a group of young men who had served together in the Australian forces in World War I. They were all in business and sought to help other ex-soldiers in business. After two years, they changed their objectives, deciding henceforth Legacy would care for the widows and children of their war-time comrades. Legacy clubs were soon functioning in all states in Victoria. There are now 47 Legacy clubs within Australia and one in London. They have almost 7000 members and care for over 100,000 widows and children, on whom nearly $3 million is spent annually, all of it raised by public subscription. This study, commissioned by Legacy for its fiftieth anniversary, provides the first detailed history of this uniquely Australian organization. Legacy is firmly rooted in Australian society. Its members are all returned servicemen and share in that special ex-service tradition that began with Anzac. They belong to Australia's middle class. They help people generally less well off than they, but manage to do so without demeaning its recipients. This history traces Legacy's first fifty years in considerable detail, but places it firmly within its social environment. It will be of interest, not only to current and past members of Legacy, but students of Australian history and society, and all who are concerned with Australia's welfare services.'The publication depicts the people involved and the evolving nature of Legacy from the small beginnings of 1923 over the first fifty years.Navy blue book published about the history of Legacy, including photographs of activities and early members.Spine, Legacy The First Fifty Years, Lyons, Lothian. All embossed in gold.history, founding legatee, 50th anniversary -
Melbourne Legacy
Document - Document, notes, Re Hostel Garden. 3/3/43
A note advising that Legatee Herb Greenway would undertake the renovation and replanting of the Holmbush garden at no cost to the Club. Initialled CRC, believed to be C.R. Carleton one of the architects involved in modifying Holmbush, he was also a Legatee. Holmbush was the first hostel for children that Legacy started and operated from April 1943. It was later renamed Blamey House after another hostel called Blamey House was closed. Melbourne Legacy ran three residences: Blamey House (purchased 1947) , Stanhope (purchased 1945) and Harelands (purchased 1950), to take care of children whose fathers were servicemen, and who may have been left orphans, or whose mother may have been unable to care for them herself. Harelands accommodated boys and girls under the age of 14, Blamey House looked after boys over 14, and Stanhope looked after girls over 14. The children were cared for until they were old enough to become independent. Was deposited in the archive cabinets in a file with documents pertaining to the residences, along with many other items and photos prior to the start of the cataloguing.A record of the work being completed to the first property to be purchased by Melbourne Legacy as a residence for children.Handwritten note on scrap paper in pencil. residences, holmbush, holmbush administration -
Melbourne Legacy
Letter - Document, letter, 1943
Letter from the Junior Legacy Club dated 19 April 1943 recording a request to the Treasurer of Legacy for a cheque of £100 to be drawn in favour of Holmbush Committee. Holmbush was the first hostel for children that Legacy started and operated from April 1943. It was later renamed Blamey House after another hostel called Blamey House was closed. Melbourne Legacy ran three residences: Blamey House (purchased 1947) , Stanhope (purchased 1945) and Harelands (purchased 1950), to take care of children whose fathers were servicemen, and who may have been left orphans, or whose mother may have been unable to care for them herself. Harelands accommodated boys and girls under the age of 14, Blamey House looked after boys over 14, and Stanhope looked after girls over 14. The children were cared for until they were old enough to become independent.Record of establishing financial practices for Holmbush Committee as adopted by the Board of Management.White quarto copy paper, black ink, two hole punched, a letter about funds for Holmbush..residences, holmbush, holmbush administration -
Melbourne Legacy
Letter - Document, letter
Application by Mr Frederick R Killey in February 1943 for the position of Manager of the Legacy Club Hostel. It lists his experience as 16 years teaching and missionary work in India in charge of an orphanage. He was rejected from military service in WWI due to defective eyesight and points out he has a badge issued to him at the time stating he was rejected on medical grounds. The note in red ink shows the application was unsuitable. Legacy had a preference for providing positions to ex=servicemen when possible. Holmbush was the first children's residence operated by Melbourne Legacy it was renamed Blamey House when the first Blamey House was sold. Melbourne Legacy ran three residences: Blamey House (purchased 1947) , Stanhope (purchased 1945) and Harelands (purchased 1950), to take care of children whose fathers were servicemen, and who may have been left orphans, or whose mother may have been unable to care for them herself. Harelands accommodated boys and girls under the age of 14, Blamey House looked after boys over 14, and Stanhope looked after girls over 14. The children were cared for until they were old enough to become independent.A record of written correspondence regarding job applications in 1943.Letter written by Mr Killey in 1943 applying for a position at Holmbush on white notepaper, black ink handwriting, two hole punched.Handwritten "Considered by Doug and self. Does not seem suitable. Not a returned man" in red ink.residences, holmbush, holmbush administration -
Melbourne Legacy
Letter - Document, letter
Job application dated 6 February 1943 by Mr R Roper of Albert Park for the position of Manager of the Legacy Club Hostel. It lists his experience in WWI and running a farm in Gippsland. Holmbush was the first children's home established by Melbourne Legacy. It was later renamed Blamey House when the first Blamey House was sold. Melbourne Legacy ran three residences: Blamey House (purchased 1947) , Stanhope (purchased 1945) and Harelands (purchased 1950), to take care of children whose fathers were servicemen, and who may have been left orphans, or whose mother may have been unable to care for them herself. Harelands accommodated boys and girls under the age of 14, Blamey House looked after boys over 14, and Stanhope looked after girls over 14. The children were cared for until they were old enough to become independent.A record of written correspondence regarding job applications in 1943.Letter from 1943 applying for a position at Holmbush on white notepaper, black ink handwriting, two hole punched.residences, holmbush, holmbush administration -
Melbourne Legacy
Book - Minutes, Intermediate Legacy Ladies Club Minutes, 1985-1993
This is the Minute book of the Intermediate Legacy Ladies Club, from February 1983 - October 1993, detailing the activities and decisions of the ILLC. The Intermediate Legacy Club was established by Junior Legatees who had outgrown the junior activities. Initially just males but later the Intermediate Ladies also formed a club. From this book it appears to have functioned from at least 1953 to 1990. Background: The ILC was formed in 1929 with a total membership of 18. The idea of the club sprang from those boys who had outgrown the Junior Legacy Club. In the early days it fielded a lacrosse team and it was this that mainly held the members together. Enthusiasm wained after a few years as it lacked a solid objective. The answer came from one of its members and in 1938 they founded the Don Esses Club. This was a club for the children of incapacitated ex-servicemen which met every Thursday night at 7.30 run by the ILC members. The name came from the signallers' code Disabled Servicemen's Sons. During the second world war 80% of the members of the ILC enlisted in the services. Leaving only 8 members that could not join due to ill health or reserved occupations. They continued the Don Esses and whatever aid they could to Legacy. ILC members had always helped Legacy where possible including being camp leaders or camp staff, with the annual demonstrations, and coffee stalls at the ANZAC dawn service. Post second world war some ILC members were nominated into Legacy, others drifted away in civil occupations. It was found difficult to recruit new blood into the ILC and eventually membership waned when the boys from the Don Esses clubs found other youth activities to join. The ILC ceased to meet regularly in the mid fifties. However a strong comradeship still existed between members and they would meet in one anothers homes. Members were always ready to help the senior Legacy Club in any way in their power and still helped at Christmas parties and summer camps. ILC was a service rendering organisation and was self governing.Records of financial information and fund raising activities undertaken by the ILLC to assist Melbourne Legacy.Red mottled covered book with faint blue numbered pages. Yellow envelope and calendar fixed to inside cover with sellotape. Poem, Heroes of England inserted loosely between front cover and fly leaf. Two letters pinned to fly leaf 1- typed in blue thanking Intermediate Legacy Ladies Club for raising $1200.00. 2- letter in black type from the Honarary Secretary (Intermediate Legacy Ladies Club) to Mr Denstan Executive Officer Melbourne Legacy. A breakdown of amounts raised and from whom the funds were raised. Yellow envelope contains Statement of receipts and expenditure for years 1985/86/87/88/90/91/92.Cover, gold print "Collins 3880 series" underlined. Spine, gold print, Faint and paged. Lined and un-numbered page, handprinted Intermediate Legacy Ladies Club. In blue biro. Handwritten Minute Book. 1983 (February) in blue biro. Other notations have been inserted or stapled at pages 59, 96, 108 and 141.minutes, ilc, illc -
Melbourne Legacy
Photograph, Legacy 50th Anniversary, 1973
Photos of the 50th Anniversary Dinner on 6 October 1973 held at Chaucers during the Legacy Conference. (date to be confirmed) 00452.1 shows 6 men with Legacy Torches lined up along the front of the high table. A caption found when the photo was published elsewhere says 'On the occasion of the Golden Jubilee Annual Conference of Legacy Clubs of Australia, held in Melbourne in October 1973, the Chairman of the Legacy Co-ordinating Council, Legatee George Cowan, presented an illuminated Torch emblem to the President of the capital city Legacy Club of each of the six States. Members of Legacy are determined that the Torch shall continue to burn brightly throughout Legacy's second half century of service to dependants of deceased ex-servicemen.' Other photos are of table groups or room shots. Chaucers was a reception and conference centre in Canterbury, Melbourne, before it was sold in 1999 after operating 28 years (Telegraph news article from web). Photos came from an envelope marked P1 Federal Conference 1973 / 50 Year anniversary / 1983 Morewell / 1973 Legacy March ANZAC Day, 50 yr celebration, inclusion in ANZAC Day March authority of RSL". See items 00451, 00391. A record of a dinner marking the 50th anniversary of Legacy during the Golden Jubilee year 1973.Black and white photo x 6 of 50th anniversary dinner.Stamped "This Photograph is the compliments of the Ministry of Tourism, Government of Victoria. Please acknowledge Michael Cheshire" in grey ink and 6 October 1973 in purple ink.golden jubilee, conference, legatee function -
Melbourne Legacy
Photograph, Foundation-Members of Intermediate Legacy Club
A photo of 14 the original team of men that started the I.L.C. (Intermediate Legacy Club). Norman Smith is on the left of the front row, other names were identified on another copy of the photo at 01622. Back row: R. Rummell, D Fitzgerald, T Kennedy, J Lawson, R Davidson, F Holliday, A Warnecke. Front row: N Smith, R Gilbert, F Corrie, E Kennedy, J Kennedy, A Lawson, L Frazer. Absent: J MacGregor, A Davidson, F Hollingsworth, B Woods. Background: The ILC was formed in 1930 with a total membership of 16. The idea of the club sprang from those boys who had outgrown the Junior Legacy Club. In the early days it fielded a lacrosse team and it was this that mainly held the members together. Enthusiasm wained after a few years as it lacked a solid objective. The answer came from one of its members and in 1938 they founded the Don Esses Club. This was a club for the children of incapacitated ex-servicemen which met every Thursday night at 7.30 run by the ILC members During the second world war 80% of the members of the ILC enlisted in the services. Leaving only 8 members that could not join due to ill health or reserved occupations. They continued the Don Esses and whatever aid they could to Legacy. ILC members had always helped Legacy where possible including being camp leaders or camp staff, with the annual demonstrations, and coffee stalls at the ANZAC dawn service. ILC was a service rendering organisation and was self governing. Non-sectarian and non-political, the members were ex-junior legatees over 18 years of age. After serving in World War 2 members were eligible to become members of Legacy.An early photo of junior Legatees who had formed the Intermediate Legacy Club in 1930.Black and white photo of 14 foundation members of the Intermediate Legacy Club.Handwritten on the back "Norman Smith I.L.C." in blue pen. Also "Originals of I.L.C. (Norm Smith on the left of the front row)" in pencil.ilc, junior legatee, norm smith -
The 5th/6th Battalion Royal Victoria Regiment Historical Collection
Photograph - Framed Photograph
Black and white photograph of returned servicemen marching past town hall. in a cream timber frame.regimental property, wark vc club -
Melbourne Legacy
Letter, Legatee Savige to Legatee W Perrin, 1945
A letter from Legatee Savige to Legatee Bill Perrin dated 16 July 1945. Stan Savige was serving in World War 2 at the time. Bill Perrin was Legacy President that year. It discusses the importance of allowing admission of new legatees from the ranks of the servicemen from World War 2. He is concerned there might be conflict with other organisations if they are created to perform a similar role as Legacy. Part of the letter says: "When the opportunity presents itself I speak to men, who are the right type for membership, of the necessity to consider the Club as an avenue of service after the war. Quite recently I have met men who know about Legacy, but are more concerned about their own Unit Associations taking up our type of work in its application to the widows and orphans of the men killed within their units."A record of Stan Savige's concerns about the future of Legacy and including new members from World War 2.White letter with blue type x 4 pages dated 16 July 1945 from Stan Savige to Bill Perrin.stan savige, aaron beattie -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Mitcham to commemorate the Centenary of Armistice, 2018
... poppies named for local servicemen. rotary club of mitcham ...The Rotary Club of Mitcham is creating a Mitcham version of a display at the National War Memorial in Canberra to commemorate the Centenary of Armistice involving 300 poppies named for local servicemen.The Rotary Club of Mitcham is creating a Mitcham version of a display at the National War Memorial in Canberra to commemorate the Centenary of Armistice involving 300 poppies named for local servicemen.The Rotary Club of Mitcham is creating a Mitcham version of a display at the National War Memorial in Canberra to commemorate the Centenary of Armistice involving 300 poppies named for local servicemen.rotary club of mitcham, remembrance day, schwerkolt cottage & museum complex -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Mitcham soldiers monument, 1922
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 -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Memorabilia - Ephemera, 60th anniversary, 1987
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 -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Quiet reflection, 1996
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 -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, In the spirit, 1994
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 -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, R.S.L. opposes bid to move war memorial, 1989
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 -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Souvenir - Ephemera, Souvenir Program, 21/08/1988 12:00:00 AM
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 -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, War memorial is moved, 1988
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 -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, War Memorial is home at last, 1988
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 -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, What's new in town?, 1993
Mitcham Returned Servicemens' League has opened a bistro at its rooms at McDowell Street, Mitcham.Mitcham Returned Servicemens League has opened a bistro at its rooms at McDowell Street, Mitcham. Chef Bill Donchi has been employed. The original site of the R.S.L. was a weatherboard hospital.Mitcham Returned Servicemens' League has opened a bistro at its rooms at McDowell Street, Mitcham.clubs and associations, mitcham returned servicemens league, donchi. bill -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Pamphlet, What does an R.S.L. sub-branch do?
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 -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Pamphlet, Report, 23/10/1951 12:00:00 AM
Mitcham Returned Servicemens League report by Secretary / Treasurer, A.C.Cook giving detailed history of the Mitcham Memorial Hall.Mitcham Returned Servicemens League report by Secretary / Treasurer, A.C.Cook giving detailed history of the Mitcham Memorial Hall.Mitcham Returned Servicemens League report by Secretary / Treasurer, A.C.Cook giving detailed history of the Mitcham Memorial Hall.clubs and associations, mitcham returned servicemens league, cook, a.c., mitcham memorial hall -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Pamphlet, Record of achievement, 1/01/1969 12:00:00 AM
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 -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Remembering old mates, 1992
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 -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document, Mitcham Returned Servicemens League, 12/10/1970 12:00:00 AM
Outline history of Mitcham Sub-branch, Returned Servicemens League - Secretary, L. Stacey. Information obtained by M. Leach.Outline history of Mitcham Sub-branch, Returned Servicemens League - Secretary, L. Stacey. Information obtained by M. Leach.Outline history of Mitcham Sub-branch, Returned Servicemens League - Secretary, L. Stacey. Information obtained by M. Leach.clubs and associations, mitcham returned servicemens league -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, R.S.L. has a game for all players, 1996
Article outlining the history of the premises occupied by the Mitcham Returned Servicemens League.Article outlining the history of the premises occupied by the Mitcham Returned Servicemens League. The official opening was in 1926 by Brigadier General C.H. Brand. The Memorial Hall was sold to Council in 1955. In 1958 Vivian Bullwinkle unveiled the plaque of the new premises. In 1988 these premises were updated and opened by Sir Edward Dunlop. A gaming licence was acquired in 1992. The club recently has had financial problems but this has now been turned around with better management and improved membership.Article outlining the history of the premises occupied by the Mitcham Returned Servicemens League. clubs and associations, mitcham returned servicemens league, brand, c.h. (brigadier general), bullwinkle, vivian, dunlop, edward (sir) -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Closure threat, 1996
Mitcham Returned Servicemens League has financial troubles. R.S.L. state secretary, Brigadier John Deighton says it is likely the building may have to be sold.Mitcham Returned Servicemens League has financial troubles. R.S.L. state secretary, Brigadier John Deighton says it is likely the building may have to be sold. The R.S.L. finds it difficult to compete with nearby Mitcham Hotel.Mitcham Returned Servicemens League has financial troubles. R.S.L. state secretary, Brigadier John Deighton says it is likely the building may have to be sold.clubs and associations, mitcham returned servicemens league, deighton, john (brigadier) -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Memory of war effort will not fade, 1996
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 -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Flag - Flag: Union Jack
Flag belonged to W. Hawkins who founded the Carry On Club. A group of returned servicemen and businessmen of Melbourne . The Club was to assist and help World War I veterans who were experiencing hard times after the economic collapse of 1929Union Flag (Union Jack) with plaited wool loop and small length of cord (78cm) on the hoist edge of the flag. Red cross on White Cross on Blue background.Inscription :Greenwood-Smith. Stamped Made in England All Woolflags, national