Samuel Hamilton BRAUMAN No V25284 enlisted in the 2nd AIF on 13.8.1940 age 23 years. At discharge from the Army (date unknown) he held the rank of Trooper in 4th Armoured Regt. Gold paint on timber frame with glass. Certificate in colour print, Seven Service personnel standing on cross flags above the words City of Bendigo crest. Black & gold print. Red seal bottom right corner.Dated 1939/1945 “TO YOU WHO SERVED THE CITIZENS OF BENDIGO EXPRESS DEEP THANKFULNESS “ To recipient in handwritten black ink: “S H Brauman” Handwritten in blue ink: “A Truscott, Mayor & ? Bruer, Town Clerk”civic mementoes - certificates, military history, shire

Item relates to Leslie Raymond HUGHES. He initially enlisted in the CMF No V56193. Stationed in Geraldton he then transferred to the 2nd AIF No VX88615 age 23 years on 22.7.1942. He was discharged from the Army on 22.3.1946 ad a Pte in 2/1st Aust Gaurd Regt.Coloured certificate - The Call to Arms. From Borough of Castlemaine paying tribute to Leslie Raymond HUGHES who served in the World War 1939 - 1945. Top of certificate has a photo of King George between a Union Jack & Australian flag. Regimental badges are around the border & a red seal is bottom L. Signed by the Mayor, Councillor & Town Clerk. Certificate is attached to metal backing with heavy clear plastic.documents - certificates, military history - army, civic mementoes

John Joseph LOWERY Regt No 1926 enlisted in the AIF 3rd Reinforcements, 22nd Batt on 16.6.1915 aged 18. Embarked for Egypt 26.8.1915, taken on strength Gallipoli 25.10.1915. Hospitalised 23.12.1915 frost bite to feet. Embarked for France 19.3.1916, promoted T/Cpl 1.2.1917, promoted L/Cpl 2.5.1917, promoted L/Sgt 21.8.1917. KIA Belgium 2.10.1917. Refer Cat No 2564P.Wooden frame, green border around certificate, glass front, centre is a photo of a soldier.Document: “Honour the Brave. Presented to Sgt J J LOWERY by the Members and Friends of the View Street Church of Christ and Bible School in grateful appreciation of his services for God, King and Country in the Great War 1914 - 1918” Bottom centre on white label: JOHN JOSEPH LOWERY “Enlisted 16.6.1915 Regt No 1926 3rd Reinforcements 22 Batt AIF aged 18. Embarked for the Middle East 26.8.1915. Admitted to hospital Gallipoli with frostbite 15.12.1915 Embarked for France 19.3.1916. Appointed Lance Sergeant 2.5.1917. KIA 2.10.1917 at Broodseinde, Belgium. Donated by Mrs Lyla Sutton” Bendigo District RSL Museum civic mementos - certificates, religion - christian, military history

Laminated cardboard cover, black & white print. On front cover at R top corner RASC emblem in colour. 20 pages, coloured photo of director on p2. Coloured photo of CO on p4, coloured photo of Mayor on p6. Contents cover the history of dignitaries, freedom of entry certificate & program of service followed by nominal roll. Held at Queen Elizabeth Oval on Mon 1.7.1985.books-military, civic mementoes-presentations, military history-army, survey corp, bendigo

This certificate should read Francis John WILLIAMS 8th Battalion No 7326, from Stawell. Refer Cat No 69.2 for his service history.Coloured certificate, allied flags at top, wattle on sides & bottom, 2 red town seals at bottom.“Borough & Shire of Stawell for thanks & appreciation of services to Sgt FREDERICK JOHN WILLIAMS 8th Batt, 9 June 1920”documents-certificates, civic mementoes-presentations, frame accessories, williams

Colin Strachan VX5295 enlisted on 25.10.39 in Bendigo. He was discharged from the AIF on 29.9.44. His unit at discharge was 2/5th Battalion. Coloured certificate "All Honour to the Brave". Presented to Pte C Strachan in appreciation of services rendered in WWII, from the citizens of California Gully. Centre has details, flags at top, scroll at bottom with rising sun. Frame is black wood with gold edging.documents-certificates, civic mementoes-presentations, california gully, strachan

FRANCIS JOSEPH PALMER No V65132. Refer 1425 for Service History.Colour illustrated certificate with red seal of City of Bendigo right lower corner. Framed with brown & gold coloured edge, plastic frame.“The Citizens of Bendigo express deep thankfulness To F J PALMER”documents-certificates, civic mementoes-presentations, bendigo, palmer

Clement Herbert Lawrence Ingleby No V65375 enlisted on 28.3.1941 age 28 years. He was discharged on 18.12.1946 with rank of Sgt in 3 Mil Dist A/CS Office Vic.A Call To Arms to C H L INGLEBY, 24th October 1942 from Shire of Bet Bet, enlisting in the AIF for Active Service 24th October 1942. Gold wooden frame, cardboard backing, glass front. Coloured certificate with white border.Signed: “Shire President & Shire Secretary of Bet Bet Shire”documents - certificates, civic mementoes, ingleby

This will be Colin Strachan VX5295, refer Cat No 1261 for other certificates.Colour illustrated certificate from City of Bendigo, British & Australian flags, colour illustrations of servicemen & women. Brown frame, cardboard back, metal clips.“The Citizens of Bendigo Express deep thankfulness To C STRACHAN “documents - certificates, civic mementoes-presentations, strachan

This will be Colin Strachan VX5295, refer Cat No 1261 for other certificates.Certificate with gold wooden frame, glass front, cardboard backing with durex tape.‘The Shire of Marong presented to Colin Strachan 1 July 1946”documents - certificates, civic mementoes-presentations, strachan

Ruben John TYRER No V150812. Refer 1813.5 for his service history.Illustrated certificate with coloured illustration of servicemen & women, black print, British & Australian flags. City crest.“The Citizens of Bendigo express deep thankfulness To R J TYRER” Right lower corner: Red seal of Bendigodocuments- certificates, civic mementoes - presentations, bendigo, tyrer

A certificate in a brown glassed frame presented by the RSL and Citizens of Victoria ''Operation and Gratitude'' Appeal Committee to the patrons of the Royal Princess Theatre, Bendigo. July-September, 1956. There is a photo the Govenor of Victoria General Sir Dallas Brookscivic mementoes, plaques, royal princess theatre, bendigo, lydia chancellor, collection, plaque, certificate, 'operation gratitude, ' royal princess theatre' bendigo, the returned soldiers league

A certificate in a black frame presented by The Australian Comforts Fund Victorian Division to Mrs Lydia Chancellor Hon. Sec. of the Golden Square Branch. Presented in recognition of her voluntary work during W.W. II 1939-45.civic mementoes, plaques, lydia chancellor, lydia chancellor collection, collection, australian comforts fund, world war ii, war, golden square branch australian comforts fund, civic momentoes, plaques, organisation, club, society

A certificate of appreciation presented by the Public Works Department to William Albert Clarke for 36 years service, on buff coloured paper with black script and a coat of arms, under glass in a wooden frame, signed by the Minister & Director General.civic mementoes, presentations, public works department

A brown blue and white certificate with the words, ' Awarded at the Bendigo Agricultural Show Society Bendigo Show Champion For Best Turnout To Stewart, Stockdale & Dudley House.' Bolton Bros. Pty. Ltd. Engravers.civic mementoes, presentations, bendigo agricultural show society, lydia chancellor, collection, bendigo agricultural show society, societies, clubs and associations, organisation, certificate, champion, agriculture, bendigo community

Issued for the City of Nunawading before it became the City of WhitehorseCity of Nunawading with full description of the Coat of Arms 'The Blazon'. Motto used by City of Blackburn (England).|Unframed copy NB 4954.civic mementoes, presentations

H (Herbert) Arrowsmith, grandfather of Ted the Donor, was foundation Secretary of the Soldiers Sailors Fathers' Association in Mitcham and Secretary until he died in 1931. He lived in Scotts Street, Mitcham ( now Lucknow Street ) and later at 35 Cambridge Street Box Hill. He worked at the Builders Trading and Roofing Co.framed certificate of merit presented to H Arrowsmith by the Victorian Branch of the Returned Sailors + Soldiers Imperial League of Australia ( R.S.L.)civic mementoes, presentations

Freedom of Entry is a ceremonial privilege granted to military units, allowing them to march through a city or town with full military honors, symbolizing trust and community ties. Freedom of Entry has its roots in military traditions dating back to ancient Rome, where soldiers were not allowed to enter the city without permission due to concerns about maintaining order. This practice evolved over centuries, particularly after the English Civil War, when loyal military units were granted the right to enter cities as a mark of honor and trust. In contemporary times, Freedom of Entry is a formal honor bestowed by local governments on military units, allowing them to march through the streets with swords drawn, drums beating, and colors flying. This event typically includes a ceremonial parade, where the unit is challenged by local authorities, symbolizing the community's recognition of the military's service and commitment. The granting of Freedom of Entry represents the highest civic honor a city can confer on a military unit. It strengthens the bond between the military and the local community, acknowledging the unit's historical ties and contributions. Events celebrating Freedom of Entry often draw large crowds, showcasing community support for the armed forces. The Certificate of Freedom of Entry to Bendigo was granted to A.H.Q Survey Regt in 1970. Signed by JCH Jeffrey, Mayor. This was a great honor to be granted to the unit and this booklet records the exercising of that privilege on 26 October 1990. This booklet records the senior Officers of the Royal Australian Survey Corps and their appointments and dates of service as well as the unit members participating in the Freedom of Entry Parade that was held on the Queen Elizabeth Oval, Bendigo. The Reviewing Officer was Cr AJ Douglass JP the Mayor of the City of Greater Bendigo. The Army Survey Regiment exercised its Freedom of Entry with ceremonial parades in 1970, 1977, 1980, 1985, 1990, 1995 and finally in 1996 when the Unit was disbanded. Because of the importance and amount of information, the entire booklet has been scanned at 200dpi and then made into a 3.54 Mb video that runs for about 4 minutes. Pause the video if you wish to read the entire contents of a single page.Laminated cardboard cover, black & white print. On front cover at R top corner RASvy emblem in colour. 20 pages, coloured photo of the Director of Military Survey Colonel DG Swiney MBE on p2. Coloured photo of CO Lt Col Rene Van den Tol on p4, coloured photo of Mayor of the City of Greater Bendigo Cr AJ Douglas JP on p6. Contents cover the history of dignitaries, the Freedom of Entry Certificate & program of service followed by a list of Senior Survey Corps Officers and the dates that they served followed by a nominal roll of the Unit parade attendees. Held at Queen Elizabeth Oval on Friday 26 October 1990. The entire booklet has been scanned at 200dpi and then made into a 3.54 Mb video that runs for about 4 minutes. Pause the video if you wish to read the entire contents of a single page.books-military, civic mementoes-presentations, military history-army, royal australian survey corps, rasvy, fortuna, army survey regiment, army svy regt