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Bendigo Military MuseumPlaque - PLAQUE, VIETNAM VETERANS ASSOCIATION
... "To the Bendigo Service Club with thanks from the Vietnam Veterans Association, Bendigo Sub Branch"....Bendigo Military Museum 37 - 39 Pall Mall Bendigo goldfields Plaque Vietnam Veterans "To the Bendigo Service Club with thanks from the Vietnam Veterans Association, Bendigo Sub Branch". ...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 -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Honour Board - Bendigo Senior Citizens Roll of Honour 1956 -1993, 10806.1
... ...Bendigo Service Clubs...The honor board commemorates the foundational history and past leadership for the Bendigo Senior Citizens' Club. Bendigo Senior Citizens Bendigo Service Clubs Bendigo Roll of Honour A large wooden board with gold lettering. ...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 -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Honour Board - Bendigo Senior Citizens Roll of Honour 1993 - 1998
... ...Bendigo Service Clubs...The honor board records the Bendigo Senior Citizen's Club leadership between 1993 to 1998, commemorating volunteer community leaders in Bendigo. Bendigo Senior Citizens Bendigo Service Clubs Bendigo Roll of Honour A large wooden board with gold lettering. ...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 -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Honour Board - Bendigo Jaycees Roll of Honour
... ...Bendigo Service Clubs...Bendigo Jaycees Bendigo Service Clubs Jaycees A large wooden board with decorative top with sloping corners. ...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 -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Newsletter - End of era for the Bendigo Y Service Club, 19.02.2024
... End of era for the Bendigo Y Service Club...Bendigo Y's Menettes...Y Service Clubs...Due to declining membership numbers and increasing age of members the Bendigo Y Service Women's Club decided to disband from March 2024. ...Newspaper article outlining the history and memories of the Bendigo Y Service club. The final function coincided with the 70th Anniversary of the club. ...Due to declining membership numbers and increasing age of members the Bendigo Y Service Women's Club decided to disband from March 2024. ...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 -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Document - LYDIA CHANCELLOR COLLECTION; BENDIGO BUGLE. (APEX)
... ... Bendigo Apex Club... Service...History House 11 Mackenzie Street Bendigo goldfields CLUBS AND ASSOCIATIONS Sport apex clubs Lydia Chancellor collection Apex Bendigo Apex Club Service Clubs organisations program programme ephemera A light blue paper leaflet, with the APEX stamp on it, titled, 'Bendigo Bugle!' ...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 -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Newsletter - "Winged Words", December 2009
... 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 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 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 -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Booklet - "70th Anniversary Celebrations", 2024
... The 70th anniversary booklet of the Bendigo Y's Menettes Club later known as the Bendigo Y Service Club-Women. ...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. ...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. -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Document - VICTORIA HILL - THE CENTRAL DEBORAH AND THE VICTORIA HILL
... 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. ...History House 11 Mackenzie Street Bendigo goldfields 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 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 ...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 -
Bendigo Military MuseumCertificate - APPRECIATION EAGLEHAWK RSL AUXILIARY, C. May 1946
... Bendigo goldfields This certificate was awarded by the Eaglehawk RSL Sub Branch to Miss H. Hutchinson (Hanna) on 17.5.1946 in Appreciation and loyalty to Service personnel as a Member of the Eaglehawk Ladies Auxiliary during the War years. The Auxiliaries efforts abled the furnishing of the Club ...This certificate was awarded by the Eaglehawk RSL Sub Branch to Miss H. Hutchinson (Hanna) on 17.5.1946 in Appreciation and loyalty to Service personnel as a Member of the Eaglehawk Ladies Auxiliary during the War years. The Auxiliaries efforts abled the furnishing of the Club rooms and raise 230.00 Pounds for the Returned Soldiers Distress Fund. Hanna was awarded the BEM (British Empire Medal in 1978 Refer Cat No 8212.2 for her Sister Florrie and Photo Cat No 8200P. Certificate on cardboard cream coloured with ornate edging in red, blue and brown, all printed text in black & blue, covers the years 1939 - 45, dated at the bottom.Main points, "Eagle Hawk RSL Sub Branch", "Presented to Miss H Hutchinson"brsl, smirsl, auxiliary, certificate, ehrsl -
Bendigo Military MuseumNewsletter - BENDIGO RSL 1999, January 1999
... Some of the main points are: Membership total 1998 being 797, 40 members had passed on, award of the French Legion of Honour to Jack Locket 108 years old, Anzac Day was a high standard with guest Speaker Ray Wheeler, Annual dinner guest speaker being Warick Johanson, Life Membership awarded to Norm Smart, 97 parcels had been delivered to Members in Care, Appreciation to Jack Barnes, Norm Smart & Peter Ball, 19 Bendigo RSL Members win the Edinburg Bowls Sheild, Museum report by Curator Peter Ball, Appeals report by Malcolm Angus raising in the two Appeals, ANZAC $29,223.35, POPPY $22565.20, List of the full Committee 1998 & next AGM to be February 8th 1999, the first Sandakan service and B.B.Cue to be held on Sunday March 7th at 11.00 brsl smirsl newsletter 1999 Newsletter, paper, 4 pages each folded, all print B &W, there are 22 sub headings, two advertisements and one large article re Whats on at the Bendigo & District Servicemen's Club, heading on first page is simply "Newsletter 1999" underlined, one photo showing two RSL Members. ...This newsletter published in January 1999 by the President Bendigo RSL Alan Holmes is basically an Annual report of the Sub Branch in 1998. The 22 sub headings cover all aspects of the Sub Branch. The one photograph shows Norm Smart with his Life Membership Certificate on the left, on the right is Jack Barnes, Norm was the Treasure BRSL and Jack was the Secretary. Some of the main points are: Membership total 1998 being 797, 40 members had passed on, award of the French Legion of Honour to Jack Locket 108 years old, Anzac Day was a high standard with guest Speaker Ray Wheeler, Annual dinner guest speaker being Warick Johanson, Life Membership awarded to Norm Smart, 97 parcels had been delivered to Members in Care, Appreciation to Jack Barnes, Norm Smart & Peter Ball, 19 Bendigo RSL Members win the Edinburg Bowls Sheild, Museum report by Curator Peter Ball, Appeals report by Malcolm Angus raising in the two Appeals, ANZAC $29,223.35, POPPY $22565.20, List of the full Committee 1998 & next AGM to be February 8th 1999, the first Sandakan service and B.B.Cue to be held on Sunday March 7th at 11.00Newsletter, paper, 4 pages each folded, all print B &W, there are 22 sub headings, two advertisements and one large article re Whats on at the Bendigo & District Servicemen's Club, heading on first page is simply "Newsletter 1999" underlined, one photo showing two RSL Members.brsl, smirsl, newsletter, 1999 -
Bendigo Military MuseumNewsletter - DIGGERS DIGEST BRSL 1999, C. June 1999
... service held in Crook street on March 7th at the Memorial erected there, guest Speaker being Bruce Ruxton State President. Museum report. There are several other articles with dates, times for future RSL events 1n 1999. Photos, top. Three regular long standing RSL volunteers in Appeals, Frank O'Connell, Norm Smart and Fred Addlem discussing the Anzac Appeal results for 1999, all are Committee men, Norm Smart is a Life Member. Centre. On the right Alan Holmes President Bendigo RSL, center Bill Wilkinson a sponsor of the Newsletter and Cliff Richards Snr Vice President. Bottom shows the Bendigo and District Servicemens Club...service held in Crook street on March 7th at the Memorial erected there, guest Speaker being Bruce Ruxton State President. Museum report. There are several other articles with dates, times for future RSL events 1n 1999. Photos, top. Three regular long standing RSL volunteers in Appeals, Frank O'Connell, Norm Smart and Fred Addlem discussing the Anzac Appeal results for 1999, all are Committee men, Norm Smart is a Life Member. Centre. On the right Alan Holmes President Bendigo RSL, center Bill Wilkinson a sponsor of the Newsletter and Cliff Richards Snr Vice President. Bottom shows the Bendigo and District Servicemens Club ...This newsletter the "Diggers Digest" from the Bendigo RSL Sub Branch is midterm 1999. Some of the main points are; President Holmes message re the introduction of Affiliate Members to the RSL at the AGM on Feb 8th and the full Committee that was elected, 8 Office Bearers and 12 General Committee. Anzac Day led by 108 year old Jack Lockett who recieved the 80th Anniversary medal at the service on behalf of the Prime Minister, guest speaker was Dick Levy RAAF. The work of the Central Victorian Veterans Support Centre (C.V.V.S.C) in gaining Pensions and Welfare for Ex Service personal. The success of the first Sandakan service held in Crook street on March 7th at the Memorial erected there, guest Speaker being Bruce Ruxton State President. Museum report. There are several other articles with dates, times for future RSL events 1n 1999. Photos, top. Three regular long standing RSL volunteers in Appeals, Frank O'Connell, Norm Smart and Fred Addlem discussing the Anzac Appeal results for 1999, all are Committee men, Norm Smart is a Life Member. Centre. On the right Alan Holmes President Bendigo RSL, center Bill Wilkinson a sponsor of the Newsletter and Cliff Richards Snr Vice President. Bottom shows the Bendigo and District Servicemens Club bonus points case, a Staff member in front.Newsletter, paper A4 size, total 6 pages includes front mailing address, 4 pages of newsletter and 1 page of photos. There are 6 Business advertisements who sponsored the newsletter, there are 24 sub headings re the RSL's work and events, the last page of photos has 3 images on.On first page, "DIGGERS DIGEST" - "Newsletter 1999"brsl, smirsl, diggers, digest, newsletter, 1999 -
Bendigo Military MuseumLetter - RECCOMENDATION FOR LIFE MEMBERSHIP 1954, Sir George Lansell Bendigo RSL, 13.5.1954
... Bendigo goldfields 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 ...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 -
Bendigo Military MuseumCertificate - LIFE MEMBERSHIP 1960, RSL Inter Units Social Club, 28.3.1960
... 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)....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). ...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. -
Bendigo Military MuseumBooklet - BENDIGO RSL NEWS 1960, Wicks Knott Publications, C. 1960
... 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. ...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. brsl smirsl booklet "Official Organ of Bendigo Sub - Branch R.S.L" "Volume 1, Sept - Oct - Nov, 1960 Number 2" 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. ...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 -
Bendigo Military MuseumCertificate - LIFE MEMBERSHIP BDSC 1986, Bendigo and District Servicemen's Club, C.1986
... "Life membership has been awarded to R.L Thurlow in appreciation of services rendered as a Foundation Member of the Bendigo and District Servicemen's Club - dated Thursday 17th day of September 1986"...Bendigo goldfields Roy Leslie Thurlow, refer Cat No 8072 for his complete details re The Servicemen's Club and the Bendigo RSL. Signatures on Certificate, W.R. Barnes was President for the years 1981 - 84, made a Life Member 1985. A.R. Thomson was President for the years 1985 - 87, made a Life Member 1986. brsl smirsl bdsc life membership "Life membership has been awarded to R.L Thurlow in appreciation of services rendered as a Foundation Member of the Bendigo and District Servicemen's Club - dated Thursday 17th day of September 1986" Certificate framed black plastic, certificate is cream background all text in blue, signed in blue pen, all set inside a gold ornate outline, the top has "Bendigo & District Servicemen's Club" followed by signed at the bottom, "President A.R. ...Roy Leslie Thurlow, refer Cat No 8072 for his complete details re The Servicemen's Club and the Bendigo RSL. Signatures on Certificate, W.R. Barnes was President for the years 1981 - 84, made a Life Member 1985. A.R. Thomson was President for the years 1985 - 87, made a Life Member 1986. Certificate framed black plastic, certificate is cream background all text in blue, signed in blue pen, all set inside a gold ornate outline, the top has "Bendigo & District Servicemen's Club" followed by signed at the bottom, "President A.R. Thomson, Vice President W.R. Barnes""Life membership has been awarded to R.L Thurlow in appreciation of services rendered as a Foundation Member of the Bendigo and District Servicemen's Club - dated Thursday 17th day of September 1986"brsl, smirsl, bdsc, life membership -
Bendigo Military MuseumAdministrative record - TRANSFER CERTIFICATE, RIFLE CLUB, 1. 17/7/1928. 2. 6/5/1927. 3. 13/7/1925
... Bendigo Rifle Clubs. Items in the collection of William John Leslie Bennetts. See Catalogue No. 9886P for details of his service....Bendigo Rifle Clubs. Items in the collection of William John Leslie Bennetts. See Catalogue No. 9886P for details of his service. ...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 -
Bendigo Military MuseumPamphlet - SOUVENIR RACE MEETING PROGRAMME 30 DEC 1944, Aust Ordinance Corps, 1944
... Bendigo goldfields Related to the service of: VX 137442 Henry Maxwell Francis O'Halloran. Enlisted 28/8/1943. Discharged 12/12/1945. Aged 28. WW2 Aust Ordnance Corps Souvenir It has a stamped number No.563 on it. This is a single sheet of paper, folded once. Printing is in dark blue ink. There are 3 vertical red lines on the front cover. In the center are described 6 races, on the rear are the "Troppo" rules. Front page heading is Troppo Racing Club ...Related to the service of: VX 137442 Henry Maxwell Francis O'Halloran. Enlisted 28/8/1943. Discharged 12/12/1945. Aged 28.This is a single sheet of paper, folded once. Printing is in dark blue ink. There are 3 vertical red lines on the front cover. In the center are described 6 races, on the rear are the "Troppo" rules. Front page heading is Troppo Racing Club. 16 Aust A.O.D. AIF, Souvenir programme of race meeting held somewhere in the South West Pacific, Sat 30 Dec 1944 under patronage of Brig. E.L. Vowles M.C.It has a stamped number No.563 on it.ww2, aust ordnance corps, souvenir -
Bendigo Military MuseumBadge - BENDIGO AND DISTRICT SERVICEMENS CLUB, Unknown
... Bendigo goldfields Part of the "Kevin John Herdman" (No.397661) Collection. See Catalogue No. 5942P for details of his service. Badge issued for the year 1993. Kevin John Herdman Badge Bendigo & District Servicemen's Club ...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. -
Bendigo Military MuseumPhotograph - NATIONAL SERVICE MALAYA, October 1967
... Bendigo goldfields Collection re G.A. Jones 3790932, refer Cat No 10053.2P for service details. The below photos continue on from Cat No 1280.11P Details as per .9) - .10) SINGAPORE .1) 11. The stern of the Sir Lancelot (The Blunt end) The Captain is standing on the top left. we came out the back onto a Landing Barge. .2) 12. A view of the Singapore harbour from the Bratina Club ...Collection re G.A. Jones 3790932, refer Cat No 10053.2P for service details. The below photos continue on from Cat No 1280.11P Details as per .9) - .10) SINGAPORE .1) 11. The stern of the Sir Lancelot (The Blunt end) The Captain is standing on the top left. we came out the back onto a Landing Barge. .2) 12. A view of the Singapore harbour from the Bratina Club (Soldiers Grog shop) The Swimming pool is part of the Club. .3) 13. A Memorial to all the Civilians who lost their lives during the Japaneseoccupation of Singapore. .4) 14. A typical Singapore street. MALACCA .5) 15. A typical Malacca Street. .6) 16. A road junction in Malacca, note the Tri - Shaws and the Bullock Wagon. .7) 17. A river that flows through Malacca - very dirty and smelly. .8) 18. The meat market at Malacca - very hygienic I must say. .1) - .8) Eight colour photographs all numbered numerically on the back, 11 - 18. .9) - .10) Two pages blue note paper with numbered list of each photo..1) - .8) on each photo at one end, "Oct 1967"photographs, malaya, g a jones -
Bendigo Military MuseumPostcard - PHOTOGRAPHIC POSTCARDS, C. 1967 - 68
... Bendigo goldfields Collection re G.A. Jones 3790932, refer Cat No 10053.2P for his service details. The following where all written by Graeme Jones. .1) Writes about a trip around the Island of Penang and places visited. .2) Writes about it being New Years Eve and staying in a Hotel for the night, hiring a motor scooter, buying camera gear. .3) Writes about 12 months to go, staying in Commonwealth Servicemen's Club, buying electronic gear, Akai items. .4) Writes about visiting Japan, cost of meals there, changing money, on Bullet Train. .5) Writes about Bangkok again for two days, touring around, night out with one of the blokes re his birthday. ...Collection re G.A. Jones 3790932, refer Cat No 10053.2P for his service details. The following where all written by Graeme Jones. .1) Writes about a trip around the Island of Penang and places visited. .2) Writes about it being New Years Eve and staying in a Hotel for the night, hiring a motor scooter, buying camera gear. .3) Writes about 12 months to go, staying in Commonwealth Servicemen's Club, buying electronic gear, Akai items. .4) Writes about visiting Japan, cost of meals there, changing money, on Bullet Train. .5) Writes about Bangkok again for two days, touring around, night out with one of the blokes re his birthday..1) Postcard, colour showing a busy spot of Penang, rear has blue text relating to Penang. Hand written letter in black pen. .2) Postcard, colour showing recently built Penang Hill Mosque, rear has blue text relating to the Mosque. Hand written letter in black pen. .3) Postcard, colour showing Raffles Hotel, hand written letter on rear in black pen. .4) Postcard, colour showing Hotel Tozankaku in Kyoto Japan, hand written letter on rear in blue pen. .5) Postcard, colour showing cultivation of Rice in Thailand, hand written letter on rear in blue pen. .6) Envelope, red, white and blue, one stamp green colour, Singapore stamped, addressed on front in black pen and sender on rear..1) On rear, "28.12.67 Penang - Dear Mum, Dad & Neil" .2) On rear, "31.12.67 - Dear Mum, Dad & Neil" .3) On rear, "Note > 1.2.68 - Dear Mum, Dad & Neil" .4) On rear, "Kyoto Japan 22.11.68 - Dear Mum, Dad & Neil" .5) On rear, "Bangkok 8.12.68 - Dear Mum, Dad & Neil" .6) On rear, "Sender 3790932 Pte Jones G.A. 1 PLN A Coy 8RAR Terendak Camp Malacca Malaysia"postcards, penang, thailand, national service, ga jones -
Bendigo Military MuseumPhotograph - PHOTOGRAPH, BENNETTS, 19 Dec 1947
... Bendigo goldfields Part of the Bennetts Collection. See catalogue No. 9726P for details of service for "Alva Marie Bennetts". Bennetts Collection Alva Bennetts Photograph BCOF Handwritten on the back in black ink: 'Taken at Commonwealth O.R.'s Club ...Part of the Bennetts Collection. See catalogue No. 9726P for details of service for "Alva Marie Bennetts".Black and white photograph of three couples seated. men are in uniform and the women in ball gowns.Handwritten on the back in black ink: 'Taken at Commonwealth O.R.'s Club Ball, held on Princess Elizabeth wedding day. From left:- Junior Ward, Dulcie Kerr, Frances Richman, Max Mercier, Alva Bennetts, Bill Napier. Eta Jima 19/12/47'.bennetts collection, alva bennetts, photograph, bcof -
Bendigo Military MuseumSign - ILLUMINATED, RSL LOGO, pre 1990's
... Bendigo RSL. Years ago when the Billiard room had a section divided off for part of a Caretakers Residence it was placed on the internal roof of the residence. It was mainly used at RSL meetings. When the RSL Meetings moved to the B&DRSL Club Inc it was used during the day when the Museum was open. After the renovations to the Soldiers memorial in 2018 it was placed in what is now the Building & RSL History room of the BMM. brsl smirsl sign rsl logo "Returned Services ...This sign was used in the Billiard room of the Soldiers Memorial Institute Bendigo RSL. Years ago when the Billiard room had a section divided off for part of a Caretakers Residence it was placed on the internal roof of the residence. It was mainly used at RSL meetings. When the RSL Meetings moved to the B&DRSL Club Inc it was used during the day when the Museum was open. After the renovations to the Soldiers memorial in 2018 it was placed in what is now the Building & RSL History room of the BMM.Sign, timber construction box shape, illuminated faces front and rear with the RSL Logo in colour. Illumination is via a single globe."Returned Services League Australia"brsl, smirsl, sign, rsl logo -
Bendigo Military MuseumPhotograph - 38th BATTALION BATTLE HONOURS, C. Jan 1999
... Bendigo in 1916 for service in the Great War. Due to its size it was placed high up in what was the Billiard Room in the Museum. After a major renovation to the BDRSL Inc Club...Bendigo in 1916 for service in the Great War. Due to its size it was placed high up in what was the Billiard Room in the Museum. After a major renovation to the BDRSL Inc Club ...The Officer in Uniform was Major Phil Chapman OC of 15th Transport Sqd based in Bendigo in the old Passchendaele Barracks depot in Mollison Street where the Battle Honour board was held. The other in civilian clothes is Cliff Richards who was Junior Vice President of the Bendigo RSL Sub Branch at the time. The photo relates to the Board being donated to the Bendigo RSL Museum in the SMI building in January 1999. The 38th Battalion AIF was known as Bendigo's own, raised in Bendigo in 1916 for service in the Great War. Due to its size it was placed high up in what was the Billiard Room in the Museum. After a major renovation to the BDRSL Inc Club in Havilah Rd in 2013 it was then placed over the foyer front entrance. Due to another up grade it was placed in storage for awhile and is now on display in the rear foyer patrons entrance. Refer Cat No 8176.Photograph colour showing one person in military uniform and another in civilian clothes, the Officer is steadying the 38th Battalion Battle honours board.On rear in black pen, "Jan 99 C Richards Jnr Vice - Major Chapman OC 15th Tpt Platoon".brsl, smirsl, 38th -
Bendigo Military MuseumSouvenir - LABELS, KAWANA HOTEL
... Bendigo goldfields Kawana Hotel established 1928 south of Tokyo and was set up as a resort and still exists as such. used by BCOF for rest. Items in the collection of Richard William McGILVERY, RAAF. Refer Cat No 7287P for his service details, photos and awards. Kawana Hotel BCOF Souvenirs At bottom "120 Kawana Hotel Japan" 2 sheets Parallelogram shape with image of building, resort. Green in colour. Hotel name, orange and blue in colour. Some writing in top corner in Japanese. Includes picture of golf clubs ...Kawana Hotel established 1928 south of Tokyo and was set up as a resort and still exists as such. used by BCOF for rest. Items in the collection of Richard William McGILVERY, RAAF. Refer Cat No 7287P for his service details, photos and awards.2 sheets Parallelogram shape with image of building, resort. Green in colour. Hotel name, orange and blue in colour. Some writing in top corner in Japanese. Includes picture of golf clubs and tennis racket.At bottom "120 Kawana Hotel Japan"kawana hotel, bcof, souvenirs -
Bendigo Military MuseumBooklet - TICKET VOUCHERS COVER BCOF
... Bendigo Military Museum 37 - 39 Pall Mall Bendigo goldfields Vouchers were issued to Servicemen to be used at the Servicemen's Club at Clark Field, Japan during BCOF. Item in the collection of "Richard William McGILVERY", RAAF, Refer Cat No. 7287P for his service details, photo and awards. ...Vouchers were issued to Servicemen to be used at the Servicemen's Club at Clark Field, Japan during BCOF. Item in the collection of "Richard William McGILVERY", RAAF, Refer Cat No. 7287P for his service details, photo and awards.Both staples 1. Empty voucher booklet. Yellow cover with pink stubbs with heading of Clark Field enlisted Mens Club. Marked 1,500 pence & No. 14195. Had room for name and Manager. 2. Empty voucher booklet. Red cover with pink stubbs. Heading Clark Field Enlisted Mens Club. Clark Field, P.I. Listed for 2 pence & No. 2792A. Option also for name.Stamped “July 30 1948”bcof, japan, richard william mcgilvery -
Bendigo Military MuseumMemorabilia - CUP, TROPHY, c.1938
... Bendigo Football Club in 1938. Cyril John JOHNSON VX36298 died as a POW. Refer Reg No 3144 for his service history....Bendigo Football Club in 1938. Cyril John JOHNSON VX36298 died as a POW. Refer Reg No 3144 for his service history. football trophy australian S.B.F.C LENTEN MEMORIAL CUP BEST & FAIREST 1938 C. ...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 -
Bendigo Military MuseumPhotograph - PHOTOGRAPHS of Frank Edwards 1541, Australian Army, c1914 - 1919
... Bendigo goldfields Refers to service of Frank Edwards No. 1541 5th Battalion, Enlisted 30 Nov 1914. WIA 13 May 1915. Discharged Australia 23 June 1916. WW1 Australian Army 2. On rear, written in ink is - This is a photo of Lady Northcote's place where Frank was staying on sick 'leaf'(sic) in England. To Willie and Mary with love from Mother M.A.E. 1. P - B & W full length portrait of Frank Edwards in uniform. He is wearing webbing, no rifle, This is a photocopy. 2, P - B & W Group portrait of four soldiers with coquet clubs ...Refers to service of Frank Edwards No. 1541 5th Battalion, Enlisted 30 Nov 1914. WIA 13 May 1915. Discharged Australia 23 June 1916.1. P - B & W full length portrait of Frank Edwards in uniform. He is wearing webbing, no rifle, This is a photocopy. 2, P - B & W Group portrait of four soldiers with coquet clubs in front lawn of a large mansion. This is made in the form of a postcard. 3. - Newsclipping about wounding of Frank Edwards. Melbourne Age, Sat 5 June 1915. 2. On rear, written in ink is - This is a photo of Lady Northcote's place where Frank was staying on sick 'leaf'(sic) in England. To Willie and Mary with love from Mother M.A.E.ww1, australian army -
Bendigo Military MuseumBooklet - GUIDE MAP OF JERUSALEM, The Matson Photo Service,Jerusalem
... Bendigo goldfields This item was souvenired by Pte VX 59037 L. E. Anderson, 3rd Aust Ord W. Shops Comp A15, Beirut, Syria Jerusalem Map WW2 "Guide Map of Jerusalem." Price 60 mils. Cream cardboard covers with black printing and sketch of buildings and people praying at the wall. Back cover has a map of Syria on the inside. Folded map coloured red and yellow on cream paper. Back of map has black printing explaining different places and Jerusalem and a photo of the Australian Soldiers Club Jerusalem. Booklet GUIDE MAP OF JERUSALEM The Matson Photo Service ...This item was souvenired by Pte VX 59037 L. E. Anderson, 3rd Aust Ord W. Shops Comp A15, Beirut, SyriaCream cardboard covers with black printing and sketch of buildings and people praying at the wall. Back cover has a map of Syria on the inside. Folded map coloured red and yellow on cream paper. Back of map has black printing explaining different places and Jerusalem and a photo of the Australian Soldiers Club Jerusalem."Guide Map of Jerusalem." Price 60 mils.jerusalem, map, ww2 -
Bendigo Military MuseumPhotograph - PHOTOGRAPHS, ISRAEL
... Bendigo goldfields Photographs from Colin G. ODLUM VX 45898 from HQ COY 2/23 Batt. Posted to Palestine December 1941. Refer Cat no 127.56 for service details Box 7 Palestine WW2 Soldiers Club Haifa Both photos. on the back “From VX 45898, ODLUM C. ...Photographs from Colin G. ODLUM VX 45898 from HQ COY 2/23 Batt. Posted to Palestine December 1941. Refer Cat no 127.56 for service details Box 7 Two original black and white photographs with white borders of Australian Soldiers Club Jerusalem and Haifa Port demo a height. Both photos. on the back “From VX 45898, ODLUM C. G., HQ COY, 2/23 BATT, AIF, Abroad, 20/12/41 .2) Written on the front “ AUSTRALIAN CLUB JERUSALEM “ palestine, ww2, soldiers club, haifa
