Showing 19 items matching " rsl war comforts fund"
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Glen Eira Historical SocietyNewspaper - CAULFIELD RSL
... RSL)... Ex-Service Organisations... Clubs and Associations... Returned Service people... Armed Forces... Caulfield Returned Sailors’ Soldiers’ and Airmen’s Imperial League of Australia (RSSAILA)... Elsternwick Bowling Club... Caulfield City Council... Victorian Amateur Turf Club... Depression 1929-1939... World War 1939-1945... London Bombing Appeal... Fags for Fighters... Parcels for Britain... Comfort Funds... Caulfield Central Returned Servicemen League (RSL)... Hawthorn Road... Soldiers... Aged People... Senior Citizens Centres... St. George’s Road... Elsternwick... Military History... Hughes W. W. ‘Billie’... World War 1914-1918... Volunteer Defence Corps... RSL War Comforts Fund...Included is a black-and-white photograph of five men and a young boy (unidentified, but referred to as ‘veterans and their families at a 1920s social afternoon’). 2/A pamphlet published by the Caulfield RSL (undated, although presumably published in 1979) announcing a toast, and containing a precis of the Club’s history from its foundation in 1919 to 1979 Caulfield Caulfield Returned Servicemen League (RSL) Ex-Service Organisations Clubs and Associations Returned Service people Armed Forces Caulfield Returned Sailors’ Soldiers’ and Airmen’s Imperial League of Australia (RSSAILA) Elsternwick Bowling Club Caulfield City Council Victorian Amateur Turf Club Depression 1929-1939 World War 1939-1945 London Bombing Appeal Fags for Fighters Parcels for Britain Comfort Funds Caulfield Central Returned Servicemen League (RSL) Hawthorn Road Soldiers Aged People Senior Citizens Centres St. George’s Road Elsternwick Military History Hughes W. W. ‘Billie’ World War 1914-1918 Volunteer Defence Corps RSL War Comforts Fund ...This file contains two items pertaining to the history of the Caulfield RSL: 1/A newspaper clipping (source unknown, undated) announcing the RSL’s intention to release a history on its 90th anniversary, and its request for residents of Caulfield to provide any information they might possess about former servicemen for purposes of compiling it. Included is a black-and-white photograph of five men and a young boy (unidentified, but referred to as ‘veterans and their families at a 1920s social afternoon’). 2/A pamphlet published by the Caulfield RSL (undated, although presumably published in 1979) announcing a toast, and containing a precis of the Club’s history from its foundation in 1919 to 1979caulfield, caulfield returned servicemen league (rsl), ex-service organisations, clubs and associations, returned service people, armed forces, caulfield returned sailors’ soldiers’ and airmen’s imperial league of australia (rssaila), elsternwick bowling club, caulfield city council, victorian amateur turf club, depression 1929-1939, world war 1939-1945, london bombing appeal, fags for fighters, parcels for britain, comfort funds, caulfield central returned servicemen league (rsl), hawthorn road, soldiers, aged people, senior citizens centres, st. george’s road, elsternwick, military history, hughes w. w. ‘billie’, world war 1914-1918, volunteer defence corps, rsl war comforts fund, hostels, holland george sir, home help, hall william brigadier sir -
Ringwood and District Historical SocietyPhotograph, Some of Ringwood's War Workers - Weekly Times Article 1944
... McArthur President of Ringwood RSL, Red Cross Members, Ringwood RSL War Service Comforts Fund members, with names of members of the individual groups....McArthur President of Ringwood RSL, Red Cross Members, Ringwood RSL War Service Comforts Fund members, with names of members of the individual groups. ...Black and white copy of page from Weekly Times, November 29, 1944 headlined "Some of Ringwood's War Workers". (2 copies)Article shows images of the following groups: Schools Mothers Club, A.R.P. Wardens, Mr A.V. McArthur President of Ringwood RSL, Red Cross Members, Ringwood RSL War Service Comforts Fund members, with names of members of the individual groups. -
Lara RSL Sub Branchgreeting Card 8/8/1918, Advance from Villers-Bretonneux 8/8/1918 & Capture of Hamel 4/7/1918 & Captured German Tank
... RSL Sub Branch McClelland Ave Lara cardboard card world war 1 greeting card Page 1: Australian Advancing from Villlers - Bretonneux 8/8/1918 drawing of soldiers in action. Page 2 : Villlers - Bretonneux Start of the German attack 8/8/1918 Picture of captured German tank by Australians. Page 3 : Capture of Hamel Village 4/4/1918 by Australian. From color Paiinting Australian Comfort Fund ...Four color pages card Advance from Villers-Bretonneux 8/8/1918 & Capture of Hamel 4/7/1918 & Captured German Tank .Page 1: Australian Advancing from Villlers - Bretonneux 8/8/1918 drawing of soldiers in action. Page 2 : Villlers - Bretonneux Start of the German attack 8/8/1918 Picture of captured German tank by Australians. Page 3 : Capture of Hamel Village 4/4/1918 by Australian. From color Paiinting Australian Comfort Fund by A. Pearse War Artist. Pages 4 : Australian capture A 14 C.M. German Naval Gun intact with its Train and Equipment. Greeting from.................cardboard card, world war 1, greeting card -
Frankston RSL Sub BranchLetter
... Frankston RSL Sub Branch 183 Cranbourne Road Frankston mornington-peninsula This writing paper has the insignia of The Salvation Army, Australian Comforts Fund and YMCA printed in red above the ruled writing area. A letter sent to Australia by an Australian Army serviceman whilst on duty in Kure, Japan during the post World War ...A letter sent to Australia by an Australian Army serviceman whilst on duty in Kure, Japan during the post World War 2 occupation. The serviceman is Driver B. Gillott service number VX97756, of the 1 Australian Salvage Unit of the B.C.O.F. The letter is dated 15th July, 1946 and is of five handwritten pages of approximately 8 x 5 inches in size. The stationery is printed in red ink with the Salvation Army, Australian Comforts Fund and YMCA insignia above the ruled writing area. The paper is a buff colour.This writing paper has the insignia of The Salvation Army, Australian Comforts Fund and YMCA printed in red above the ruled writing area. -
Frankston RSL Sub BranchWriting Paper
... Frankston RSL Sub Branch 183 Cranbourne Road Frankston mornington-peninsula The paper has printed letterhead with the "AUSTRALIAN COMFORTS FUND", "VICTORIAN DIVISION", the ACF insignia and the note "With Which is Affiliated". The affiliated organisation names are also printed, being "R.S.L War ...A loose pack of 53 sheets of printed writing paper distributed to service personnel for the purpose of writing to their family and friends. This stationery is printed in red ink with a ruled writing area above which is a letterhead. The letterhead features the names of the charitable organisations involved in producing and distributing the stationery. The reverse side of the paper has ruled lines printed vertically in blue ink. The paper is approximately 8 x 5 inches in size and is a buff colour.The paper has printed letterhead with the "AUSTRALIAN COMFORTS FUND", "VICTORIAN DIVISION", the ACF insignia and the note "With Which is Affiliated". The affiliated organisation names are also printed, being "R.S.L War Service Fund", "Y.M.C.A.", "The Salvation Army" and the "Y.W.C.A." -
Monbulk RSL Sub BranchBook, CO Badham Jackson, Proud story: The official history of the Australian comforts fund, 1949
... Monbulk RSL Sub Branch 48 Main Road Monbulk yarra-valley-and-the-dandenong-ranges Australian comforts fund - History Civilian war relief ACF, a commonwealth-wide voluntary organisation accredited to the Royal Australian Navy, the Australian Military Forces and the Royal Australian Air Force and charged with the duty of caring for all fit and well members of the Australian Forces during the Second World War, 1939-1945 Ill, p.361. ...ACF, a commonwealth-wide voluntary organisation accredited to the Royal Australian Navy, the Australian Military Forces and the Royal Australian Air Force and charged with the duty of caring for all fit and well members of the Australian Forces during the Second World War, 1939-1945Ill, p.361.ACF, a commonwealth-wide voluntary organisation accredited to the Royal Australian Navy, the Australian Military Forces and the Royal Australian Air Force and charged with the duty of caring for all fit and well members of the Australian Forces during the Second World War, 1939-1945australian comforts fund - history, civilian war relief -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Document - Australian Comforts Fund Victoria Division Guide to Knitting, August 1941
... History House 11 Mackenzie Street Bendigo goldfields Lydia Chancellor Collection history Knitting RSL War Services Fund Stamped on cover. Australian Comforts fund Victoria Division A.C.F. ...Australian Comforts fund Victoria Division A.C.F. Guide to Knitting for Active Service. It covers Standard Socks, Khaki stocking, Garters, Spiral Stockings (Navy), Balaclava Cap, Long sleeve Pullover, Sleeveless Pullovers, Mittens, airman's neck muff, Gloves, Combined Balaclava Scarf, Scarf, Cap.RSL War Services Fund Stamped on cover.lydia chancellor collection, history, knitting -
Kyneton RSL Sub BranchFramed print & poster
... 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"...Organised by the Returned Soldiers League. australian comfort funds ww2 tin hat appeal 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" A poster is superimposed on a hidden print. ...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 -
Wangaratta RSL Sub BranchCard
... Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch 2-4 Templeton Street Wangaratta high-country Capture of Hamel Village July 4th 1918 - card size colour copy from the original painting specially executed for the Australian Comfort Fund by A Pearse War Artist. ...Capture of Hamel Village July 4th 1918 - card size colour copy from the original painting specially executed for the Australian Comfort Fund by A Pearse War Artist. Other side depicts a colour sketch of a German tank captured by the Australians near Villers-Bretonneux Card with coloured war scene with caption beneathFront - Capture of Hamel Village July 4th 1918 by Australians assisted by a detachment of Americans. From original painting specially executed for the Australian Comfort Fund by A Pease, War Artist. Rear - narrative and sketch of a German tank captured by the Australian near Villers-Bretonneux.ww1, hamel village, a pearse, acf -
Wangaratta RSL Sub BranchCertificate - Framed Certificate of Appreciation, 1946
... The Returned Sailors Soldiers and Airmen Imperial League of Australia Presented to Wangaratta Comforts Fund in grateful appreciation of meritorious service rendered to the RSL War Service Fund during 1939-1945....Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch 2-4 Templeton Street Wangaratta high-country Certificate of appreciation dated 30/6/1946 presented to Wangaratta Comforts Fund by RSS & AILA comfort fund WW2 Wangaratta certificate The Returned Sailors Soldiers and Airmen Imperial League of Australia Presented to Wangaratta Comforts Fund in grateful appreciation of meritorious service rendered to the RSL War Service Fund during 1939-1945. ...Certificate of appreciation dated 30/6/1946 presented to Wangaratta Comforts Fund by RSS & AILABlack plastic frame containing certificate with black and red writing below two symbols and picture of a buildingThe Returned Sailors Soldiers and Airmen Imperial League of Australia Presented to Wangaratta Comforts Fund in grateful appreciation of meritorious service rendered to the RSL War Service Fund during 1939-1945.comfort fund, ww2, wangaratta, certificate -
Ballarat RSL Sub-Branch Inc.Playing Cards
... Ballarat RSL Sub-Branch Inc. 330 Heinz Lane Invermay Park goldfields personal items ballarat rsl ballarat "A Gift from The Lord Mayor's Patriotic and War Fund of NSW" "NSW Division of the Australian Comforts Fund" Playing Cards ..."A Gift from The Lord Mayor's Patriotic and War Fund of NSW" "NSW Division of the Australian Comforts Fund"personal items, ballarat rsl, ballarat -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.Book, Approx 1942
... war. This copy belonged to Alwyn. Till. Item was catalogued with the documents and is now in the artifacts. BOOKS Military 'The Australian Soldiers Pocket Book'. Gift from the Australian Comfort Fund' RSL ...Pocket book was given to servicemen during the second world war. This copy belonged to Alwyn. Till. Item was catalogued with the documents and is now in the artifacts.A small red book 'The Australian Soldiers Pocket Book' printed on cover. Book contains information useful to serving members. 'Gift from The Australian Comforts Fund' printed on bottom of cover.'The Australian Soldiers Pocket Book'. Gift from the Australian Comfort Fund' RSL 624.6books, military -
Clayton RSL Sub BranchBadge, Tin Hat Appeal for Comforts
... RSL War Service Fund Tin Hat Appeal for Comforts...Clayton RSL Sub Branch 171 Carinish Road Clayton melbourne WW2 Tin Hat Appeal RSL War Service Fund Tin Hat Appeal for Comforts Tin Hat Appeal Badge Tin Hat Appeal for Comforts Badge ...WW2 Tin Hat AppealTin Hat Appeal BadgeRSL War Service Fund Tin Hat Appeal for Comforts -
Lilydale RSL Sub BranchMemorabilia - Framed display of badges and appeal badges 0f World War two, WORLD WAR TWO
... Lilydale RSL Sub Branch 52 Anderson Street Lilydale yarra-valley-and-the-dandenong-ranges All for Australia League-Australian Air League-"Need not Greed" austerity Pin-Lord Mayors Patriotic Fund-Church of England National Emergency Fund-Food for Britain-Aid for Russia-Australian Comfort Fund-Australia Prisoner of war Appeal-Fund raising badges for returned servicemen. ...Framed display of Badges relating to World War Two.All for Australia League-Australian Air League-"Need not Greed" austerity Pin-Lord Mayors Patriotic Fund-Church of England National Emergency Fund-Food for Britain-Aid for Russia-Australian Comfort Fund-Australia Prisoner of war Appeal-Fund raising badges for returned servicemen. -
Ringwood RSL Sub-BranchWWI card, Copy of Paintings "Australians Advancing fro Villers-Bretonneux" and others of the same era
... Ringwood RSL Sub-Branch 16 Station Street Ringwood melbourne Copy of Original painting of Australian advancing from Villers-Bretonneux August 18th 1918. Specially painted for the Australian Comforts Fund by Captain Will Longstaff. A.I.F War ...Painting on paper background.Copy of Original painting of Australian advancing from Villers-Bretonneux August 18th 1918. Specially painted for the Australian Comforts Fund by Captain Will Longstaff. A.I.F War Artist. Captured Train Gun, Start of The Great attack,8/8/18 and The Capture of Hamel Village July 4th 1918 by A Pearse, War Artist. -
Ballarat Heritage ServicesPhotograph, Clare Gervasoni, 2 Lyons Street South, Ballarat, 28/05/2023
... Comforts Fund took up residence in the building with the permission of the R.S.L to transform it into a hostel, providing beds, food and support for many service men and women during World War II. It is estimated that by the end of the war in 1945, one million meals had been served. The building was returned to the R.S.L in the later part of 1945. In 2013, 2 Lyons Street South was given new life as Ballarat Premier Apartments after extensive renovations and began operating as luxury accommodation. 2 Lyons Street South RSL ...This building was constructed in 1901 by surgeon Dr. William Cussen, a surgeon. His name is still visible in the leadlight above the front door. In 1998 Dr Cussens was an Honorary Medical Office with of the Ballarat Orphanage. In July 1920, the building was gifted to the citizens of Ballarat for the ongoing welfare of returned servicemen and women. Sir John Monash officially opened the building as the Ballarat War Memorial Building. In 1942 a voluntary organisation called The Comforts Fund took up residence in the building with the permission of the R.S.L to transform it into a hostel, providing beds, food and support for many service men and women during World War II. It is estimated that by the end of the war in 1945, one million meals had been served. The building was returned to the R.S.L in the later part of 1945. In 2013, 2 Lyons Street South was given new life as Ballarat Premier Apartments after extensive renovations and began operating as luxury accommodation.Double storey residence in Lyons Street South, Ballarat. 2 lyons street south, rsl, ballarat premier apartments, ballarat war memorial building, the comforts fund, william cussen, surgeon -
Mrs Aeneas Gunn Memorial LibraryBook, Tobruk to Turkey
... Mrs Aeneas Gunn Memorial Library via Monbulk RSL, 48 Main Rd Monbulk yarra-valley-and-the-dandenong-ranges Australian Comforts Fund Travel and description - Middle East The travels of Frank Clune in the Middle East in World war two Ill, map.p.292. ...The travels of Frank Clune in the Middle East in World war twoIll, map.p.292.non-fictionThe travels of Frank Clune in the Middle East in World war twoaustralian comforts fund, travel and description - middle east -
Mrs Aeneas Gunn Memorial LibraryBook, C.O. Badham Jackson, Proud story : the official history of the Australian Comforts Fund, 1949
... Mrs Aeneas Gunn Memorial Library via Monbulk RSL, 48 Main Rd Monbulk yarra-valley-and-the-dandenong-ranges World War 1939-1945 - Civilian relief Australian Comforts Fund A history of the Australian Comforts Fund Ill, p.366. ...A history of the Australian Comforts FundIll, p.366.non-fictionA history of the Australian Comforts Fundworld war 1939-1945 - civilian relief, australian comforts fund -
Warrnambool RSL Sub BranchBadge - Tin Hat Badge, Tin Hat Appeal
... Obverse: Black Writing on Yellow ground: ‘Tin Hat Appeal For Comforts. RSL War Service Fund.’ Reverse: Unmarked with Metal fold-over tag as fastener ...war and during the Great Depression. It continued during WW2 and into the 1950s. Fundraising Badges & Buttons Obverse: Black Writing on Yellow ground: ‘Tin Hat Appeal For Comforts. RSL War Service Fund ...The "Tin Hat Appeal" was established in 1922 after the end of WWI. It raised funds to benefit returned soldiers who had fallen on hard times after the war and during the Great Depression. It continued during WW2 and into the 1950s.Oval, domed with flattened brim ( like a miniature soldiers helmet). 25mmx27mmObverse: Black Writing on Yellow ground: ‘Tin Hat Appeal For Comforts. RSL War Service Fund.’ Reverse: Unmarked with Metal fold-over tag as fastener fundraising, badges & buttons
