Plaque - wood with gold metal engraved. On metal is a map of Vietnam, the Rising Sun Badge, Australia Flag, Aeroplane, Kings Crown in the centre."To the Bendigo Service Club with thanks from the Vietnam Veterans Association, Bendigo Sub Branch".plaque, vietnam veterans

The honor board commemorates the foundational history and past leadership for the Bendigo Senior Citizens' Club.A large wooden board with gold lettering. At the top of the board is written in capital letters 'Bendigo Senior Citizens' Club. The word 'Bendigo' is in a scroll. Under this is written 'Commenced in Baptist School Hall 25.9.56. New Club Rooms built and opened May 1958. There follows a list of Past Presidents, Asst Secretaries, Supervisors, Coordinators on the left hand side of the board and a list of Secretaries, Treasurers, and press correspondents on the right hand side. On the bottom is written 'New Centre Opened 9.11.84. Past Presidents listed: W.Rasmussen 1956-59, G. Keir 1960-62, W. Rasmussen 1962, Mrs G. Pinder 1963-65, G. Keir 1965-66. Mrs G. Pinder 1966-68, G.Keir 1968-69, R.Heslop 1969-1976, G.Elliot 1976-86, Mrs V. Hobbs 1986-88, Mrs. J. Leader 1988-90, Mrs, G. Woodward 1990-92, Mrs M. Butler 1992-93, Mrs J. Leader 1993-97 Secretaries listed: Mra E.Rain 1956-58, Mrs E. Fitzgerald, 1958-66, Mrs M. Schulz 1966-67, A Pettigrove 1967-69, Mrs Z. Matheson 1969-85, Mrs G.M. Woodward 1986-89, Mr. R. Tulip 1989-90, Mrs A.McKindley 1990-92, Mrs G. Woodward 1992 Act. Mtrs GF. Hewett 1993. Asst Secretaries listed: Mrs J.Trehair 1986-87, Mrs M. Butler 1989-1990. Treasurers listed: W.Beaton 1958-66, G.Long 1966-71, E.Livingston 1971-72, Mrs Z.Matheson 1972-85, Mrs A.McKindley 1986-89, Mr S. Briggs 1989-92, Mrs A.McKindley 1992-93, Mrs J. Roberts 1993-1997 Supervisors listed: Mrs D.Roberton 1956, Miss M. Spedding 1956-58 Coordinator listed: G.Long (no date) Press Correspondents listed: J. Hovenden 1956-70, E. Livingston 1970, Mrs.G.Woodward 1895-90, Mrs. J. Leader 1990-92, Mrs. G. Woodward 1992-93. Mrs M. Butler 1993 bendigo senior citizens, bendigo service clubs, bendigo roll of honour

The honor board records the Bendigo Senior Citizen's Club leadership between 1993 to 1998, commemorating volunteer community leaders in Bendigo.A large wooden board with gold lettering. At the top of the board is written in capital letters 'Bendigo Senior Citizens' Club'. President: Mrs J. Leader 1993-98, Mrs. B.Porter 1998. Treasurer: Mrs. J. Roberts. 1993-98, Mrs. J. Marchingo 1998. Secretary: Mrs. A. McKindley 1993. Board Donated by Ian delves and Vin Morse. Item 10803.1 is linked to this itembendigo senior citizens, bendigo service clubs, bendigo roll of honour

Jaycees (Junior Chamber) was a prominent young professional and leadership development organisation in the mid-20th century. Like many other chapters, the Bendigo chapter was involved in local community projects and networking. A large wooden board with decorative top with sloping corners. On the top, in the middle, is a small wooden urn. Under the urn is a blue and silver enamelled shield that reads 'Member of Junior Chamber Of Commerce JCI'. The board lists, in gold writing, the dates, presidents and secretaries of the Bendigo Jaycees and at the bottom, a separate list of senators. Presidents: 1952/53 A.E James, 1954 H. Fletcher, 1955 J.M Atkinson, 1956 D.L Martin, 1957 J. Burns, 1958 S.J Biggs, 1959 B. Eskdale, 1960 P.Bird, 1961 L. Jackman, 1962 T.Webb, 1963 R.Angus,1964 N. Shay, 1965 R. Paterson, 1966 D. Lovett, 1967 R. Jackson, 1968 E.T.A Phillips, 1969 R.W. Paulsen, 1970 K. Lindrea, 1971 J.M Cartwright, 1972 G McDonald, 1973 C. Rowe, 1974 G. McFarlane, 1975 A. Mathews, 1976 P.N. Spurling, 1977 K. J. Baker, 1978 D.R Dolman, 1979 E.R. Trevorah, 1980 A Kelynack, 1981 M. Ray, 1982 P.R.Gaudion. Secretaries: 1952/53 A James, 1954 W. Edgar, 1955 Keith Lewis, 1956 Ken Lewis, 1957 B. Eskdale, 1958 W. Edgar, 1959 Ken Lewis, 1960 S. Biggs, 1961 T.Webb, 1962 A. Johnson, 1963 R. Wood, 1964 R. Paterson, 1965 D. Lovett, 1966 R. Jackson, 1967 E.T A Phillips, 1968 M. Bailey, 1969 F. A Musk, 1970 C. Rowe, 1971 G. Searle, 1972 G. Searle, 1973 D. Dolman, 1974 G. Robinson, 1975 K. Baker, 1976 M. Cake and P.R. Gaudion, 1977 E.R Trevorah, 1978 N. R. Mesley, 1979 J. Ball, 1980 J. Morvell, 1981 G. Browell, 1982 J. R. Spurling Senators D.L Martin, D. Lovatt, J.M Cartwright, S.J. Biggs, B. Phillips, R.Wood, R. W. Paulsenbendigo jaycees, bendigo service clubs, jaycees

Due to declining membership numbers and increasing age of members the Bendigo Y Service Women's Club decided to disband from March 2024. Newspaper articles from the Bendigo Advertiser dated 19.02.2024. a. A photograph from the front page of the Bendigo Advertiser of Brenda Berry and Pam Crammond discussing the 70th anniversary and final event of the Bendigo Women's Y Service Club. b. A page of photographs taken at the final function that was held at the National Hotel Complex on February 17, 2024. c. Newspaper article outlining the history and memories of the Bendigo Y Service club. The final function coincided with the 70th Anniversary of the club. bendigo y's menettes, y service clubs

A light blue paper leaflet, with the APEX stamp on it, titled, 'Bendigo Bugle!' (newsletter). Christmas 1962. Xmas Dinner & ladies night. Tooranie House. Friday Dec. 22nd. Merry Xmas! Editor Ben Hammond. Inside the leaflet is an outline of the evening's programme. Also includes important information on proposed Christmas activities.clubs and associations, sport, apex clubs, lydia chancellor, collection, apex, bendigo apex club, service clubs, organisations, program, programme, ephemera

The Bendigo Y Service Club-Women Inc produced a regular newsletter promoting the activities of the Club and the meetings held on the 2nd Wednesday of each month at the YMCA in Strathdale.The December 2009 newsletter produced by the Kangaroo Flat Y Service Club. It includes a number of small articles about the life of the club leading up to Christmas. The major article on the front page is about the purchase of Christmas trees from the Stadium in Mundy Street y service clubs

Due to the declining membership numbers and increasing age of members the club decided to disband from March 2024and produced this booklet to coincide with this event.The 70th anniversary booklet of the Bendigo Y's Menettes Club later known as the Bendigo Y Service Club-Women. Inside the front cover is a picture of the 2024 club members. The booklet describes some of the major happenings, fund-raising activities, services and donations over the course of the time period from 1954 to 2024.

Handwritten carbon copy and typed copy of a letter to be published in the paper, dated 16/4 1971. Letter is from A. Richardson thanking the Bendigo Trust, various Service Clubs, The Bendigo Branch of the Royal Historical Society, the City Council and its employees and the Lady members of the Historical Society for their great team effort in completing the first stage of the restoration of the Central Deborah Gold Mine in time for visitors during the Easter Holidays. Letter prepared by Albert Richardson.document, victoria hill, the central deborah and the victoria hill, bendigo trust, the bendigo branch of the royal historical society, bendigo city council, central deborah gold mine, the rotary club of bendigo south, bendigo and district tourist association, bendigo diggings project, john brown knitwear factory, gold mines hotel, big 180 mine, victoria quartz, city of sandhurst, bendigo advertiser, a richardson, mr cyril nichelson

During the Open House Melbourne 2011 artist nicknamed "586" participated in one of the Norla Dome Project Space events sponsored by Bendigo Wealth. The original large print was on display and smaller prints were also sold to raised funds for the Mission. The postcard was printed as a marketing to raise awareness of the work of the Mission.The postcard llustrates the typical early 21st services such as money exchange, modems, sim cards et al and facilities such as a free bus service and collection available through the Mission. Also documents the continuity of services offered to Seafarers over 100 years in the current building at 717 Flinders St (1917-2017).Full colour promotional and information postcard featuring artwork collage print ( MTSV 0650) on one side and black on white information about the Flying Angel Club on the reverse.flying angel club, flinders street, mission to seafarers, seamen's mission, artist 586, open house, fundraising, marketing

Forms relate to W.J.L. Bennetts' involvement with Eaglehawk and South Bendigo Rifle Clubs. Items in the collection of William John Leslie Bennetts. See Catalogue No. 9886P for details of his service.1. & 2. Foolscap sized cream coloured page. Proforma text in black type. Australian Coat of Arms printed at top of page. Personal details handwritten in black ink. Two holes punched in LHS. Date of issue stamp on bottom LHS. 3. Foolscap sized cream coloured page. Proforma text in black type. Australian Coat of Arms printed at top of page. Personal details handwritten in black type. Two holes punched in LHS. date of issue stamp on LHS. Printing in black type on back. 1, 2, & 3. Pinned together with pin at top LHC.1. 2. & 3. Stamped in black ink: “Date of Issue"!william bennetts, rifle clubs, 3rd military district

Collection of two photographs from Post WWII displayed in a Bendigo District RSL Exhibition post 2011. Exhibition called "Our Service Ladies".1. & 2. Photographs - enlarged black and white copies on photographic paper of a post WW2 service woman dressed in uniform. Mount - white cardboard with adhesive label on lower edge with printed information. 1. Portrait of a service woman. 2. Informal group photograph of two service women with a male civilian.Information details - black ink print, 1. "Our Service Ladies/ Sgt Helen EASTMENT (Herrick)/ WRACC: F1/337 - F105019/ 30/04/1956 - 02/07/1962" 2. "Our Service Ladies/ Telethons/ ABC Radio Announcer - Ross Tyson with / Cpl Helen EASTMENT (Herrick) WRACC &/ Pte Margaret THOMPSON"photographic portrait, service women, post wwii, exhibition, sgt helen eastment, pte margaret thompson

Collection of three photographs from WWII displayed in a Bendigo District RSL Exhibition post 2011. Exhibition called "Our Service Ladies". Joy Bruechert (born Bendigo, enlisted Bendigo) 18.12.1943, discharged with the rank of Gunner in 1st Aust TRG Bty. Joy was a member of the Bendigo Ex Servicewomen’s Association and the Bendigo Women’s Auxiliary of the Bendigo RSL sub Branch. Refer also Cat No 8139.3P.1. & 2. & 3. Photographs - black and white copies on photographic paper of a WWII Service Woman, dressed in uniform. Mounts - white cardboard with adhesive label on lower edge with printed information. 1. Portrait of a service woman. 2. Full length portrait in an informal pose of a service woman. 3. Informal group photograph of four service women.Information details - black ink print. 1.2. "Our Service Ladies/ Joy BRUECHERT (Sutherland) VF514382/ Unit 61 A Searchlight Battery". 3. "Our Service Ladies/ Joy BRUCHERT (Sutherland)/ (1st from left)/ 4 of the Ladies from/ Unit 61 A Searchlight Battery".photographs, portrait, service women, wwii, exhibtion, joy bruechert

Collection of two photographs from WWII displayed in a Bendigo District RSL Exhibition post 2011. Exhibition called "Our Service Ladies". Dot Weeks (Osgood) refer Cat No’s 8139.3P & 8138.3P1. & 2. Photographs - enlarged black and white copies on photographic paper of WWII service women, dressed in uniform. Mount - white cardboard with adhesive label on lower edge with printed information. 1. Portrait of a service woman. 2. Two service women.Information details - black ink print. 1. "Our Service Ladies/ Dulcie JURY/ WRAAF" 2. "Our Service Ladies/ Kathy LEES & Dot WEEKS (Osgood)/ AWAS/ New Year's Eve, Albury 1946".photographs, portraits, service women, wwii, exhibition, dulcie jury, kathy lees, dot weeks

Collection of four photographs displayed in a Bendigo District RSL Exhibition post 2011. Exhibition called "Our Service Ladies".1. TO 4. Photographs - enlarged black and white informal portraits on photographic paper of a RAN woman dressed in uniform. Mount - white cardboard with adhesive label on lower edge with printed information. 1. RAN woman with building in background. 2. Group photograph of four RAN women standing together. 3. Informal photograph of woman. 4. Informal portrait of a woman. Information details - black ink print. 1. "Our Service Ladies/ Christine FRASER (Clifford)/ HMAS CERBERUS/ 1953" 2. "Our Service Ladies/Christine FRASER (Clifford)/ (2nd from left)/ HMAS CERBERUS/ 1953". 3. "Our Service Ladies/Christine FRASER (Clifford)/ HMAS CERBERUS/ 1953". 4. "Our Service Ladies/ The Girls Today - 2013/ Christine CLIFFORD (Fraser)/ Secretary/ Ex-Navalmen's Club - Bendigo & District".photographs, service women, ran, exhibition

Collection of one photograph displayed in a Bendigo District RSL Exhibition post 2011. Exhibition called "Our Service Ladies". This photo was taken in front of the Soldiers Memorial Institute Building Pall. Mall Bendigo. Mavis Trew, refer Cat No 3402 for her service details.Photograph - enlarged black and white, on photographic paper of a group of seven service women standing in front of an Honour Roll. Mount - white cardboard with adhesive label on lower edge with printed information.Information details - black ink print. "Our Service Ladies/ The Girls Today - 2013/ (L-R) Mavis TREW, Helen HERRICK, Marg ALDRIDGE, Dot OSGOOD, /Thelma LESLIE, Brenda DANN &/ Dulcie JURY"photographs, service women, exhibition, mavis trew, helen herrick, marg aldridge, dot osgood, thelma leslie, brenda dann, dulcie jury

Collection of five photographs displayed in a Bendigo District RSL Exhibition post 2011. Exhibition called "Our Service Ladies".1. to 5. Photographs - enlarged, black and white, on photographic paper, of a service woman dressed in uniform. Mount - white cardboard with adhesive label on lower edge with printed information. 1. Informal full length portrait with roadway and trees in the background. 2. Group of Service women on parade. 3. Group of service women walking along a bush track. 4. Group of four service women. 5. Informal portrait of a service woman.Information details - black ink pen. 1. Our Service Ladies/ Pte Lisa GELLATLY/ WRAAC School/ Mosman Heights, Sydney/ 1983 - RAANC 1984". 2. "Our Service Ladies/ Pte. Lisa GELLATLY/ Inspection at WRAAC School/ Mosman Heights, Sydney/ 1983 - RAANC 1984" 3. "Our Service Ladies/ Pte Lisa GELLATLY/ BIVOUAC/ Singleton, NSW/ 1983 - RAANC 1984" 4. "Our Service Ladies/ Pte Lisa GELLATLY/ 2nd from right)/ After "BIVOUAC"/ Singleton, NSW/ 1983 - RAANC 1984". 5. "Our Service Ladies/ The Girls Today - 2013/ Lisa GELLATLY/ Secretary/ Post 1975 Veterans - Central Victoria.photographs, service women, lisa gellatly, exhibition

Australian Chinese Servicemen from WW2 photographs - Exhibition held at the Bendigo & District RSL, post 2010.1.2.3. Photographs on photographic paper, enlarged black and white portraits. Mount - red and blue colour cardboard, double mount with top area containing the photograph, lower area printed information. 1. Three servicemen in informal group. 2. Two servicewomen, one serviceman and a civilian - group portrait. 3. Five servicemen and one service woman in uniform - collection of small portraits.Printed information - black ink print. 1. LES KUM JEW (left)- in 1942, joined the Volunteer Defence Corps, then the RAAF, with JACK GOON (right). GUS HOMEMING (centre) enlisted in 1942 in the Royal Australian Artillery, and was posted to New Guinea. In 1944, he was seconded to the Allied translation and Interrogation Section to work in POW camps. To this end, and with other students including Jack Goon, he learned Japanese at Sydney University. He was then posted to Morotai. In 1946, he was sent to Japan with the Australian Intelligence Corps of the British Commonwealth Occupation Forces. From 1946-51, he was in charge of the Inland Sea Patrol. Promoted to Chief Administration Officer in charge of Tokushima Prefecture and its ten million people. He returned to Australia in 1952 and remained in Intelligence service until 1957. 2. EUNICE LEONG (top left) worked from 1940 as a wireless operator for the Army in Melbourne, Sydney and Alice Springs, and as a signals instructor at Bonegilla. Her sister, VALDA (top right) worked as a radar plotter with the WAAAF, and her brother MAX (bottom right) went with the British Commonwealth Occupation Forces to Japan after the War. 3. PETER MOO (top right) served with the Australian Army in the Northern Territory, his brother FRANK MOO (top centre) served with the Australian Imperial Force in Rabaul and Bougainville, Frank's children CLARENCE MOO (top right) served with the Royal Australian Engineers and then transferred to the Royal Australian Air Force HARRY MOO (bottom left) served with the Royal Australian Air Force's 31 Beaufighter Squadron in Darwin and Morotai, MAVIS MOO (bottom centre) served with the Australian Army Medical Women's Service and ARTHUR MOO (bottom right) served with the Australian Army and later the Royal Australian Air Force. photographs, chinese/australians, ww2

Australian Chinese Servicemen photographs - Exhibition held at the Bendigo & District RSL, post 2010.1.2.3. Photographs on photographic paper, enlarged colour portraits. Mount - red and blue colour cardboard, double mount with top area containing the photograph, lower area printed information. 1. Serviceman in uniform. 2. Servicewoman in uniform, portrait. 3. Three ex-service men at Australian War Memorial 1997.Printed information - black in print. 1. "Corporal LIONAL MARKEY in his Airforce uniform, brother to CHRISTINE MARKEY". 2. "Musician CHRISTINE MARKEY, of the British Military Band. Sister of Corporal LIONAL/MARKEY". 3. Ex-Services National Reunion at the Australian War Memorial, Canberra, 12th November 1997. LIONEL NOMCHONG (left), BO LIU (centre) and TOM CHEONG. Tom defended the countries flag in World War 2, The Korean and Vietnam wars. Bo served in World War 2 helping rescue victims of the Burma Railway Camps.photographs, australian chinese, exhibition

Part of the "Kevin John Herdman" (No.397661) Collection. See Catalogue No. 5942P for details of his service. Badge issued for the year 1993.Rectangular gold coloured metal and blue enamel badge. Face of badge has gold coloured lettering above and below the outline of three servicemen. At bottom is a disc with '93' stamped on it. The disc is detachable. Membership number and makers mark stamped on back. Loop at the top of the badge.Stamped on back: “0121” Maker's mark: “BRIM BADGES, (03)-8732555”kevin john herdman, badge, bendigo & district servicemen's club.

Best and Fairest trophy won by Cyril Johnson of the South Bendigo Football Club in 1938. Cyril John JOHNSON VX36298 died as a POW. Refer Reg No 3144 for his service history.2 Handled silver cup with built in solid silver base. Lip of cup has rough serrated edge.S.B.F.C LENTEN MEMORIAL CUP BEST & FAIREST 1938 C. JOHNSONfootball, trophy, australian

The envelopes all relate to George Frederick Pierce DCM. Refer cat No 4136P for his AIF service, award and death. Part of the collection of William (Bill) Thomason, refer Cat No 4136P..1) Grey envelope “On Active Service” with black print, PO stamp, handwritten in blue ink. .2) Yellow envelope “AIF War Chest Club” with black print and hand written in pencil. .3) Light greyish envelope with PO stamp and a red 1 penny stamp, hand written in blue pen, Rising sun in blue on the rear. .4) Yellow envelope with PO stamp and a red 1 penny stamp, hand written in black pen.All envelopes are to either; “Mr or Mrs J.W.Pierce of Sebastian via Bendigo”envelopes, military, accessories

Plaques were held by Bill Jeffers VX52782 (Rat of Tobruk) Bendigo Sub Branch. Donated to the Soldiers Memorial Museum Bendigo by his wife Jean after he passed away. Refer 147 for Bills service details.Rats of Tobruk Association commemorative plaques. .1) Rats of Tobruk Assoc. Bendigo plaque, copper relief of kangaroo with banners above and below with crown above. .2) Battle of Tobruk 50th anniversary plaque, copper relief, same design as .1..1 "Rats of Tobruk 1941 Association Bendigo Vic" .2 "50th Anniversary Sydney NSW April 1991"societies-service clubs, military history, tobruk

Bendigo & District Servicemens Club was pre it becoming Bendigo District RSL..1) Badge, metal, RSL affiliate membership. Crown at top over wings, rising sun anchor, scrolls under with "Returned and Services League Affiliate". .2) Badge, metal "Bendigo and District Servicemens Club". Gold Top with place for name, bottom is blue with 3 figures in centre, pin clip at bottom with "95" for membership 1995..1) "V31733 not transferable property of the league. .2) "1822"membership, servicemens, affiliatte, rsl

Details the history of the Returned Services League (RSL) from its inception in 1916 to 1986.Book, brown buckram hard cover with title on cover & spine in gold lettering. Purple dust cover with illustration on front. Title in white letters. 229 pages with cut edges. Contains black & white & colour illustrations.On title page signed by authors: Peter Sekuless, Jacqueline Rees, Bendigo 6th July 1998books-history, societies-service clubs

Willam John Turner. The recommendation details his awards of being made a Life Govenor twice, Fund raising for the POW efforts, RSL Relief fund, RSL Picnic Committee, Chairman & Organizer off, RSL Inter Units Social Club, President and Treasurer off and Committee. The originals of this submission are damaged and will be in later Cat No’s in the Turner collection. Cat No 8030 will detail his service history and more RSL involvement.Framed letter, frame is timber gold colour, frame backing is maroon colour with the letter I set. This is a copy of the letter for the reccomendation for a Life Membership of the RSL to William John Turner Bendigo Sub Branch. The letter is very specific as to the roles and fund raising undertaken by Turner over many years. The fund raising amounts in Pounds is quite large.Letter heading and signed, “Memorial Hall Pall Mall Bendigo 13th May 1954” “Yours faithfully" "Sir George Lansell” Funds raised in Pounds, “£3891 - £4,100 - £2,000 - £938 - £200” The last figure was an annual amount raised.brsl, smirsl, life membership

The Life Membership relates to William John Turner Bendigo RSL Sub Branch. Refer Cat No 8029 for details of his work and fund raising for the Sub Branch. Refer Cat No 8030 for details re his Committee involvement with Bendigo Sub Branch and his WW1 service history. The Unit Social Clubs listed in an RSL Bendigo Annual report 1946 appear to be 6th, 38th, 57th Bn Associations, Railways Sub Section, Catholic War Veterans Association, POW Association (new member 1947).Framed certificate, frame is timber gold colour, backing for the certificate is maroon colour, certificate has ornate blue edging, RSL logo at the top followed by the details of the certificate, all print in black, signed and dated.Main points; “Inter Units Social Club - Life Members Certificate - Presented to Mr W.J. Turner for services rendered to the above club” “R C. Kuryke President” “H Skinner Secretary” Dated 28.3.1960”brsl, smirsl, certificate.

In 1960 the President of the Sub Branch was John William Swatton, served on Committee 1941 - 1960, Snr Vice President 1949 - 1957, President 1958 - 1960, made Life Member 1962. Refer cat No 6719.2P for his service records. Secretary G.F. Osborne, Served as Secretary 1954 - 1960. Treasurer John Edward Widdison - Fay, served on Committee 1958 - 2000, made Life Member 2015. Refer Cat No 8129P for Jack Fay’s RSL involvement.Booklet paper 32 pages, front cover has headline "Bendigo RSL News" with a large colour central RSL Logo depiction, inside covers Committee, reviews, administration, notes from Auxiliaries and Service clubs, Repatriation, War Service homes,, all internal print in red & black. Approx half the booklet is advertising by local Bendigo Business."Official Organ of Bendigo Sub - Branch R.S.L" "Volume 1, Sept - Oct - Nov, 1960 Number 2"brsl, smirsl, booklet

The 3 membership cards belonged to Peter Ball. The Servicemen's Club was a Co Operative Society of the 3 Bendigo RSL Sub Branche's, Bendigo, Kangaroo Flat & Eaglehawk. In the year 2000 the Club became Bendigo District RSL Sub Branch Inc. Peter was a Bendigo RSL delegate on the Co Operative Society for the years 1998 - 2000. He was a Committee Member Bendigo RSL & Bendigo District RSL from 1996 - 2010, 2012 - 2015, Jnr Vice President 1998 - 2002, Snr Vice 2003 - 2008. From 1997 - current has been involved with the RSL Museum at SMI as a guide, Museum Curator 1998 to 2015, Chairman Museum Sub Committee 2003 to 2015, Sub Committee member 2003 to 2015, 2019 to current, other involvement since 1996 in Commemorative events, Appeals and Welfare to current, SMI Revitalization program/other ongoing works & Sub Committee’s 2011 to 2015, Memorial Walls Sub Committee 2010 to 2015. Refer also Cat No 4704 for military service.Three Membership cards all different to the Bendigo & District Servicemen's Club. .1) Orange card laminated one sided for the year 1994 No 421. .2) Blue card unlaminated one sided for the year 1995 No 0276. .3) Green card laminated double sided for the year 1996 No 421, has image of the club on the front, rear has details re Club address, some rules and place for Members signature."Bendigo & District Servicemen's Club 73 - 75 Havilah Rd Bendigo 3550".brsl, smirsl, bdsc, membership