Collection of thirty-nine postcards donated by Jillian Rigby which had been owned by her grandparents, George and Edith Weir, who from c.1917 lived at 84 Princess Street, Kew. The mostly 'mint' postcards were purchased in Victoria and while travelling overseas. The sole dated postcard is dated from 1929. The postcards are numbered sequentially from 2017.0058.01-39. The remainder of the collection donated by Jill Rigby which was once owned by the Weirs of Broken Hill and Kew consist of costumes, costume accessories, photographs, and documents.The postcards in the Weir collection, especially those purchased on a trip or trips to the mother country, i.e. United Kingdom, represent a representative sample of sites that were considered significant to those Australians undertaking a reverse grand tour by member of the erstwhile colonies. Those postcards which are early views of Melbourne must have been produced commercially for some decades from the early part of the 20th century.Parliament House and Treasury, Spring Street, Melbourne. Coloured postcard of early Melbourne. Weir collection."Parliament House and Treasury, Melbourne"postcards, george and edith weir, parliament house - melbourne, treasury building - melbourne, weir collection

Collection of thirty-nine postcards donated by Jillian Rigby which had been owned by her grandparents, George and Edith Weir, who from c.1917 lived at 84 Princess Street, Kew. The mostly 'mint' postcards were purchased in Victoria and while travelling overseas. The sole dated postcard is dated from 1929. The postcards are numbered sequentially from 2017.0058.01-39. The remainder of the collection donated by Jill Rigby which was once owned by the Weirs of Broken Hill and Kew consist of costumes, costume accessories, photographs, and documents.The postcards in the Weir collection, especially those purchased on a trip or trips to the mother country, i.e. United Kingdom, represent a representative sample of sites that were considered significant to those Australians undertaking a reverse grand tour by member of the erstwhile colonies. Those postcards which are early views of Melbourne must have been produced commercially for some decades from the early part of the 20th century.Parliament House and Treasury, Spring Street, Melbourne. Coloured postcard of early Melbourne. Weir collection."Parliament House and Treasury, Melbourne"postcards, george and edith weir, parliament house - melbourne, treasury building - melbourne, weir collection

1948 Lara Sub Branch Anzac Day Parade photographBlack and White Photograph Lara R.S.L. Sub Branch Anzac Day 1948Black and White Photograph Lara R.S.L. Sub Branch Anzac Day 1948.Parade.1948, lara sub branch anzac day parade

Details activities of Physical Culture Sub-Commitees' for 1929.Shows how active this sub-committee was in providing many and varied physical activities for Junior Legatees.White paper x 5 pages with black type of a report of the Physical Culture Sub Committee, Annual Report 1929.Physical Culture Sub-Committe's 2nd Annual Report 1929 in black type.exercise classes, boys' classes

A history of the people and events that shaped the Watsonia RSL Sub-branch, from 1952 to 1993. Includes a full history of the development of the Watsonia RSL.Paperback book, 148 p., illus, Black cover with illustration of RSL building.On first page "Shirley Fraser-Black. See page 10"watsonia rsl sub branch, returned services league of australia, watsonia

Service organised by Greensborough RSL Sub-branch for the Remembrance Day Service 11/11/20214 p. pamphlet, text and colour illustrationsremembrance day 2021, greensborough rsl

A laminated membership cardLaminated Membership Card No 00114 of the Mitcham RSL Sub Branchmitcham rsl, mitcham returned servicemen's league

This certificate and others to the Sub - Committees of the Bendigo Sub Branch and to a number of individuals was internally generated by the Sub - Branch in recognition of the award. The award is a yearly one from the Victorian RSL Licensed Sub- Branch Association.Framed certificate, frame is timber brown colour, certificate has RSL logo at top LH corner with a maroon section to it’s right followed by “Bendigo District RSL Sub - Branch Inc - Certificate of appreciation awarded to Museum committee”. Below that are the details of the award and signed. At the bottom is the Sub - Branch Commercial Logo.Main points; “In gratitude for your hard work and dedication in the furtherance of the Bendigo District RSL Sub - Branch Inc” “Your professionalism and support are a valuable asset to the organization and played a pivotal role in the RSL being awarded the “2006 Licensed Sub Branch of the year” “Mr Cliff Richards. President. Mr Erik Wynveen General Manager” brsl, smirsl, certificate, licensed sub branch

Cream coloured cover with black spine tape. There is a bright orange sticker two inches up from the bottom of the spine with B142 written on it. The front cover has a large double-lined rectangle border around the black printed title. In the centre of the text is the Australia Remembers emblem.non-fictionProfiles and photographs of 58 ex-servicewomen from the Frankston and Peninsula Ex-Servicewomen's Sub-Branch of the Victorian Returned & Services League. It was compiled as a contribution to the "Australia Remembers" year.returned services league of australia. victorian branch. frankston and peninsula ex-servicewomen's sub-branch., women veterans -- victoria -- frankston -- biography, 1939-1945 -- veterans -- australia -- frankston (vic.), world war 1939-1945, wwii, ww2

This item was donated by Pte Maurice John Benson (3786757) who was a National Serviceman with the Royal Australian Army Medical Corps and he served in Vietnam with 2 Field Ambulance from May 1966 to April 1967Yellow covered document titled TOAR-Metro (Tactical Area of Responsibility - Metro). The official Newsletter of: Vietnam Veterans Association of Australia - Melbourne Sub-Branch of the Vietnam Veteran's Association of Australia dated Auguat, 1993. Pages 12 and 13 related to Vietnam Veterans Day commeration Ceromony, Wednesday, August 18th 1993 at the Shrine of Remembrance, Melbourne. See media files for more informationpte maurice john benson, 3786757, australian national serviceman, royal australian army medical corps, 2 field ambulance, newsletter, vietnam veterans day, commemoration ceremony, melbourne shrine of remembrance, vietnam veterans association of australia, tactical area of responsitility (taor)

Stanley Bruce was an Australian politician and diplomat, who served as Prime Minister between 1923 and 1929, when he became the first Prime Minister to lose his seat at an election. Lizzie Bennett married William Todd at Linton on New Year's Day 1882, and the Todds celebrated their Golden Wedding at Linton in 1932.Letter of thanks dated 19th February 1932, from S. M. Bruce, Commonwealth Treasury, Canberra, F.C.T. to Mrs L. Todd 10 Raglan Street, Ballarat.Text: COMMONWEALTH TREASURY / CANBERRA, F.C.T. " On back of letter: "My mother like myself used to write to congratulate any one for a good job done. australia gave this man a rough handling which didn't please my mother so she wrote to him this is the reply".stanley bruce, elizabeth (lizzie) todd

The letters are all related to William John Turner being recommended for a "Life Membership" of the Bendigo RSL Sub Branch. .1) Appears to be a final one although not officially signed. .2) .3) These are possibly earlier versions of .1) Cat No 8029 is a framed copy. Cat No 8030 is TURNERS Life Membership and his volunteer/committee work with the Sub Branch as well as his WW1 service history..1) Letter, paper with the letter head of the "Returned Sailors, Soldiers & Airman's Imperial League of Australia" Bendigo Sub Branch, all type/print in black signed in blue pen. .2) Letter paper typed in black and dated. .3) Letter paper typed in black and dated..1) "Bendigo Sub Branch 13th May 1954" - "Re: TURNER W.J" .2) "Memorial Hall Pall Mall Bendigo May 1954" .3) Same as .2)brsl, smirsl, letter, recommendation

A history of the people and events that shaped the Eltham RSL. Includes biographical information on some life members of the Eltham RSL.Paperback book, 112 p., illus, Blue cover with illustration of RSL building.eltham rsl sub branch, max dimmack, returned services league of australia, eltham

8 page Booklet about Remembrance Day Memorial Service 11th November 2023, Article regarding the service, remembrance poppy8 page Booklet about the Remembrance Day Memorial Service 11th November 2023, Article regarding the service, remembrance poppyremembrance day, greensborough rsl

Article with Photographs regarding the Vietnam Veterans of Australia and the commemoration of the end of the Vietnam War. Photographs by Rosie Bray.Article with Photographs, 7 pagesvietnam veterans, diamond valley vietnam veterans, vietnam war, war memorial, greensborough war memorial park

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Letter from L P Youlden Secretary Ballarat RSL sub-branch congratulating Sylvia Mitchell and her workers on the fundraising achievement - dated 12/9/1944.Demonstrates one of many congratulatory letters and telegrams received by Sylvia.Letter - typed on Ballarat RSL Sub-branch letterhead.most popular conductress, sylvia mitchell, tramways, red cross, rsl, ballarat

List of Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch Members who have been awarded Life Membership of the Returned & Services League of Australia.The elevation of a Service Member to Life Membership of the Returned & Services League of Australia is an honour that may only be approved by the National Executive on the recommendation of a State Branch. Life Membership of any organisation is a single honour of great importance and any nomination must qualify the nominated member beyond all doubt as to their outstanding service to the League.Brown laminate five sided honour board with RSL crest and list of 12 names in gold colour paint.Wangaratta Sub-Branch Life Membersrsl, wangaratta sub branch, life members

Evidence of Lara RSL Sub-branch support provide to local supporting organisation.Evidence of Lara RSL Sub-branch support provide to local supporting organisation.A4 certificate of appreciation from Lara & District Men's Shed to Lara RSL Sub BranchA4 Certificate of Appreciation with Lara Men's Shed Logo and the Returned Service League Badge signed by President "Douglas Trigg" and Secretary " Geoff Morris" undated. Enclosed in a photo frame with glass front , wooden frame and masonite back boardlara and district men's shed

Letter from Roy Anderson of the Tramways Sub-branch of The Returned Sailors and Soldiers Imperial League of Australia, complimenting Sylvia Mitchell on her success and recording such a large sum is the largest single effort by an industrial organisation in the Commonwealth. Demonstrates one of many congratulatory letters and telegrams received by Sylvia.Letter - typed on quarto size on Tramways Sub branch RSSILA letterheadmost popular conductress, sylvia mitchell, tramways, red cross, rsl, tramways sub branch

Reprinted from The Victorian Historical Journal May 1977The Christian Treasury Containing contributions from Ministers and Members of Various Evangelical Demnominations Publisher:Johnstone Hunter & Co Date: 1883flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, the christian treasury, book

Blue book with black printing: Twelfth Series, Choral Treasury - Beautiful tunes for school and home, edited by John Burnham

The Bendigo Easter Carnival was a Fund Raiser for the Bendigo Sub Branch for many years. The list of names of the volunteers there are many who were tireless workers for the Sub Branch over many years. Name in red pen. David Patterson refer Cat No 8070.Roster, paper, 4 pages stapled together, the 3/4th pages are fold out. Page 1 is a letter from the Secretary Bendigo RSL Sub Branch detailing the dates and places for RSL Volunteers to man the gates at the Easter Fair and events around town. Page 2 is a list of Volunteers names, dates & places ie Art Show at the Memorial Hall, Football at the QEO, Crowning ceremony at White Hills Technical School. Pages 3/4 details names, dates to man the entrance gates to the Easter Fair ie Park Road, Barnard Street, Fernery Gate and Cohns Gate.Page 1, "Returned Services League Bendigo Sub Branch - President D.J. Paterson - Secretary J.K. Barnes - Memorial Hall - Phone 434013 - March 1978. In red pen on page 1. "David Paterson"brsl, smirsl, easter,

List of Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch Treasurers 1928 - presenttimber style laminate five sided Honour Board with RSL crest"Wangaratta Sub Branch - Treasurers" List of names and terms in gold coloured paintwangaratta rsl, treasurers

The financial information relating to the Victorian Deaf & Dumb Institution has been kept in ledgers, journal, monthly accounts and Minutes of the Financial Sub-Committee. The funds available and the expenses of running an educational and boarding school are documented in detail.The financial records provide an insight into what is required to be considered at the time, from building expenses, wages and salaries, food to boot repairs. They show how funds are raised and the expenses.Green cardboard ruled blank book with orange woven tape spine containing handwritten minutes of the Financh Sub-committee of the VSCD from July 1952- . Last entry March 1957. Kindergarten sub-committee minutes included.deaf children australia, deaf education, minutes of meeting

Sixteen cheque stubs for Army Allotments and FRB Benefit Refund Gratuity Recovery issued by Commonwealh Treasury, Canberra to N E Swainston between 09/09/71 and 06/11/72army allotments, frb benefit, refund gratuity recovery, swainston collection

Listed years and names of Wangaratta Sub Branch Presidents and Secretaries from 1928 to presentTimber style laminate honour board five sided with RSL plague at top."Wangaratta Sub Branch" List of years and names of Presidents and Secretaries from 1928 to presentwangaratta rsl, office bearers