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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 -
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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 -
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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 -
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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 -
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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 -
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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 -
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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 -
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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 -
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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 -
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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 -
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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 -
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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 -
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Document, Anzac commemoration, 1938
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 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?
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 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 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'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
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 -
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Article, RSL Branch marks 80 years, 2000
Mitcham RSL celebrated 80 years in Feb. 2000Mitcham RSL celebrated 80 years in Feb. 2000Mitcham RSL celebrated 80 years in Feb. 2000mitcham returned servicemens league, celebration -
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Article, Mitcham RSL Crisis, 1997
Mitcham RSL members and State Branch officers to decide the future of their club.Mitcham RSL members and State Branch officers to decide the future of their club.Mitcham RSL members and State Branch officers to decide the future of their club.mitcham returned servicemens league, future -
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Article, Tributes to 'Cec' Cook of Mitcham, 1975
Arthur Cecil Cook died in Heidelberg Hospital, Nov 1975.Arthur Cecil Cook died in Heidelberg Hospital, Nov 1975. He was a former president of the Mitcham RSL, a World War 1 veteran and 1972 Nunawading 'Citizen of the Year'Arthur Cecil Cook died in Heidelberg Hospital, Nov 1975. mitcham returned servicemens league, cook, a. c., citizens of the year