Kennington Red Cross Society was the first unit in Australia, commencing only 4 days after World War I commenced. The Kennington Red Cross was established by four local women - Mrs G. W. Lansell, Mrs W. Montgomerie, Mrs C. Barrett, and Mrs W. McCauley in August, 1914. The Australian Red Cross was established as a branch of the British Red Cross, and was exceptionally busy during World War One and World War Two. The Red Cross operates under seven fundamental principles of - Humanity, Impartiality, Neutrality, Independence, Voluntary service, Unity and Universality. Framed certificate in light-colored wooden frame. No mount separating certificate and glass. Cardboard backing on frame not contemporary with certificate. Certificate has tear through middle. Colors of certificate include white boarder, dark blue inner boarder, with red, blue, pink, white, yellow, orange and purple making up most of other colors. Image of 'Angel of Peace' to right of certificate, and details of how the Kennington unit contributed to the First World war towards centre of certificate. Produced after World War 1.kennington, red cross, war, montgomerie

Four days after the declaration of WW1, the Kennington Red Cross was formed, the first in Australia.Softcover booklet with white cover and red border with four symbols of the Kennington Red Cross Society Branch at each corner. Contains 47 pages with index and contents describing the history of the Kennington Red Cross Society 1914-2014. Also contains coloured and black and white photographs of past members and office bearers.Judith McCarthy and Esma Turnerorganisation, women

Facsimile booklets are a proof printing, as well as written correction fluid has also been used..1) & .2) Cover, clear plastic with threaded binding over the title page, red boarder on white background, black print on front with coloured photo of the Societies registration certificate on the front. In colour on the back “Welcome Back” poster with yellow border, 47 pages, white pages, illustrated in colour and B & W , complete history of the unit, members and events from inaugural certificate to 2014. .1) Handwritten in blue, black and red ink numerous corrections throughout.red cross, kennington sub branch, 100 years

Book, soft cover, red border on white background with title & photo of Society's Registration Certificate on front. Welcome back poster with red border on back cover. 48 cut edged pages. Illustration in colour & black & white, complete history of unit with member's details & events from Inaugural Certificate to 2014.books - medical, essential services-red cross, kennington

Brief histories of three Bendigo families - Sarvaas, Sadler and Bronsdon from the 1860s to 1964 compiled by Anne Bronsdon 1990. Reference to: Bendigo Grammar School; Thompsons Foundry (Castlemaine); Bendigo School of Mines; Sacred Heart Cathedral; Bendigo United Friendly Society Dispensary; Niagara Hotel; Humme and Iser; St Pauls Ladies Rowing Club; Bendigo Henley Committee; Morley Johnsons; Goornong Discussion Group. There is a two page history of the Bendigo Dispensary 1906 - 1941 as appendix.Anne Bronsdonperson, family, sarvaas family, friarstown, emu creek, sarvaas family, bendigo grammer school, thompsons foundry, bendigo school of mines, kennington red cross, mrs george wooton lansell, st pauls ladies rowing club, the duck pond, all saints church

Bendigonian and Northern Victoria, page 14 Tuesday July 3. 1919, two photographs (no text) of the Red Cross Workers (women only) at the Kennington Red Cross Society (11070.7b) and Kangaroo Flat Red Cross Society (11070.7c) on the steps of Millewa House.red cross, kangaroo flat red cross, kangaroo flat, millewa hall

.1) This certificate was presented to individual members of the Kennington Sub Branch of the Red Cross..1) Colour photo of a certificate titled “After the Great War of 1914 - 19” presented to “Kennington Red Cross Society” members. Illustrated with an angel, flag and dove and record of work done by the branch listed. .2) Copy of a photograph B & W of a group of Red Cross members in front of a weatherboard building with hand written information. .3) Laminated copy of a certificate , Black and red print, illustrated sepia poster..1) Hand written in black ink, “Mrs V.Smith, J Lansell, A Montgomerie”. .2) Hand written in black ink, “1914 - 18 Wilson St (Long Gully) Methodist Church/Red Cross Branch”. .3) Handwritten, “Kennington Branch” and signed by President and CEO of Australian Red Cross.red cross, kennington sub branch, 100 years