Item in the collection re “MAJ. JOHN BALSILLIE MBE” Refer to Cat No 118.5 for his service details, RSL and Council history.Brown leather Sam Browne Belt fitted with double clawed brass buckle. A brass stud and leather loop secured the free end of the belt tongue. The shoulder strap, 32 mm wide, is connected by a similar loop and brass stud arrangement. A pair of "D" shaped rings are mounted at the bottom of the belt (for the sword). The belt also has a flat brass hook mounted against the belt, between the “D” rings. The belt is double layered on the back and left side section.Stamped inside the shoulder strap are the letters "HQEC"uniform, ceremonial, maj john balsillie

The Sir John Quick Committee was formed in 1991 to commemorate the achievements of Sir John Quick who played a prominent role in the federation of Australia. The Committee aimed to raise awareness of the contribution of Sir John Quick and to ensure that he was recognized for the part he played.Bendigo Advertiser article (9.11.91) announcing the inaugural meeting of the Sir John Quick Committee. Letter to Michele Matthews accepting membership of the Committee and Minutes of the first meeting (30.10.91) Members attending inaugural meeting. Committee: Cr John Balsillie (Chairman), Cr. Daniel Mulqueen, Professor Richard Sneddon, Dr. Charles Fahey, Mr George Ellis, Mr. P. Frost. sir john quick, federation, john balsillie

The Sir John Quick Committee was formed in 1991 to commemorate the achievements of Sir John Quick who played a prominent role in the federation of Australia. The Committee aimed to raise awareness of the contribution of Sir John Quick and to ensure that he was recognized for the part he played.List of Sir John Quick known memorabilia. Handwritten list on lined paper. sir john quick, federation, john balsillie

Donated by Andrew John BALSILLIE MBE. Refer 118.5 for his service details, RSL, Council history.Hard cover, black colour buckram. Silver colour print on front and spine. Dust cover white print title over black background. red and blue accents. Black print on spine. Black and white photograph design on silver background. Pages 467 cut plain. Illustrated black and white photographs. Colour photographs of paintings.Black and white stamp on front fly lead "Major A. J. BALSILLIE MBE JP" Hand written black ink on second fly lead "Donated by (stamp) 2 -1- 2000"books, history

The German Heritage Society, Bendigo Newsletter dated November 2013. Contains President's report and Minutes of the General Meeting held on Sunday 26 May 2013. Also included is a Program of Events, a Nomination Form and a Form of Appointment of Proxy. On the front page is a blue, yellow, red and black logo with a leaf pattern in the centre.societies, service clubs, german heritage society, peter ellis collection, the german heritage society newsletter november, 2013, robert schultz, audrey drechsler, rae turner, joan pedersen, bendigo bank, great stupa of universal compassion, wayne blandford, margaret smith, manchester arms hotel, german friendship society, margaret brown, jenny laidlaw, kathleen toal, bendigo advertiser, june dorman, mr walder, mrs strauch, mrs tamblyn, german pioneer memorial, judy monti, peggy kearin, yvonne knipe, gary toal, marg kane, kathleen & john lewellin, john knipe, lois & john ham, louise wilmont, bonnie reidy, trudi tracksdorf, colin munzel, john & greta balsillie

Copy of the August 2013 German Heritage Society newsletter. Contains President's Report, Notice of Annual General Meeting, Roll of Honour, Club news, Minutes of the 26/5/2013 General Meeting, Program of Events, Nomination Form for General Election and Form of Appointment of Proxy. Roll of Honour recipient Robert Schultz.bendigo, clubs, bendigo heritage, german heritage society collection - newsletter august 2013, robert schulz, audrey drechsler, rae turner, joan pedersen, wayne blandford, margaret smith, mr walder, bendigo bank, manchester arms, german friendship society, star theatre, margaret brown, jenny laidlaw, bendigo advertiser, june dorman, mrs strauch, mrs tamblyn, german pioneer memorial, judy monti, peggy kearinm yvonne knipe, kathleen toal, gary toal, marg kane, kathleen & john lewellin, lois & john ham, louise wilmot, bonnie reidy, trudi tracksdorf, colin munzel, john & greta balsillie, belmont hotel, white hills botanical gardens, bendigo cinema, discovery science & technology centre, lockington museum, bendigo advertiser 5/7/2013, peter weaving

Uniform issued to “Maj Andrew John BALSILLIE MBE”. Refer Cat No 118.5 for his service details and RSL, Council history..1) Tropical green jacket, cotton drill with shoulder rank epaulettes with “Major” insignia, Unit arm patches on both upper arms, left sleeve has embroidered Rising Sun with lettering under, right sleeve has a blue patch with red crown and lettering, a waist let and metal buckle. .2) Tropical green shorts, cotton drillUnit Arm Patches, “Royal Australian Electrical and mechanical Engineers” Left sleeve, “Australian Military Forces” Right sleeve, “Commonwealth”uniforms, tropical

Item issued to “Maj Andrew John BALSILLIE MBE” Refer Cat No 118.5 for his service details, RSL and Council history.Green Army issue singlet 1968 jungle green colour cotton fabric.material "44" “1968, J Balsillie”uniforms - army, costume - male underwear, singlet

Item issued to “Maj Andrew John Balsillie MBE” Refer Cat No 118.5 for his service details and RSL, Council history.Leather chinstrap for a slouch hat with bronze adjuster.uniforms - army, costume - male headwear, chin strap

"The Battle of Coral" is the exciting and dramatic story of the biggest unit level battle involving Australian soldiers in the Vietnam War. Donated by Andrew John BALSILLIE MBE. Refer Cat No 118.5 for his service details, RSL, Council history.Hard cover, red colour buckram. white colour print on spine. Dust cover with plastic cover, black and red colour print on front, back and spine. Illustrated yellow colour background, silhouette of helicopter/jungle on front. 361 pages cut plain. Illustrated black and white photographs and maps. End paper - illustrated maps.Title page - hand written in black ink "Donated by / 2-1-2000" - owners stamp in black ink "Major A.J. BALSILLE, .M.B.E.,J.P.books, military

The Sir John Quick Committee was formed in 1991 to commemorate the achievements of Sir John Quick who played a prominent role in the federation of Australia. The Committee aimed to raise awareness of the contribution of Sir John Quick and to ensure that he was recognized for the part he played.Sir John Quick Committee members and contact details for years 1997 and 1998. wo printed pages on pink paper. members included John Balsillie, George Ellis, Charles Fahey, David Lea, Michele Matthews, Bruce Reid MHR, Professor Richard Sneddon, Peter Tangey, Terry Templer, Les Roberts.sir john quick, sir john quick committee

The Sir John Quick Committee was formed in 1991 to commemorate the achievements of Sir John Quick who played a prominent role in the federation of Australia. The Committee aimed to raise awareness of the contribution of Sir John Quick and to ensure that he was recognized for the part he played.Minutes for meeting of the Sir John Quick Committee held on 7.7.1998. List of Committee members attached, dated 3.8.1998. Two typed pages on white paper. Items discussed New Committee members nominated - Beryl Armstrong and Thomas Patrick Stewart Attendance of John Balsillie and Michele Matthews at Coming Commonwealth Convention 19 - 21 Junesir john quick committee, coming commonwealth convention

The Sir John Quick Committee was formed in 1991 to commemorate the achievements of Sir John Quick who played a prominent role in the federation of Australia. The Committee aimed to raise awareness of the contribution of Sir John Quick and to ensure that he was recognized for the part he played.1. Press release and newspaper cuttings re commemoration of death of Sir John Quick. Wreath laying ceremony at grave site - Mayor John Balsillie and La Trobe University Bendigo pro-vice Chancellor Lyn Gow. Bendigo Advertiser 18.6.1994. 2. Handwritten letter to the editor and published article submitted by Michele Matthews correcting inaccuracies published in previous article.sir john quick, bendigo university

Michele Maslunka-Matthews B.A. (Hons). Dip.Ed. Local Bendigo Historian and teacher. Member of the Bendigo City Council's Sir John Quick Committee.a. Three page typewritten list of the seventy two delegates to the 1893 Corowa Federation Conference. The Bendigo delegates were A J Hampson (ANA), John Quick (ANA), J B Young (ANA). b. Two newspaper articles from the Bendigo Advertiser (3.8.1993) recording the presentation of a framed portrait of Sir John Quick to the people of Corowa. The presentation was made by Cr. John Balsillie on behalf of the bendigo City Council's Sir John Quick Committee. federation, corowa conference, paul keating, sir john quick, portrait

The Sir John Quick Committee was formed in 1991 to commemorate the achievements of Sir John Quick who played a prominent role in the federation of Australia. The Committee aimed to raise awareness of the contribution of Sir John Quick and to ensure that he was recognized for the part he played.Agenda for meeting of the Sir John Quick Committee held on 22.6.1999 with correspondence and reports. Five typed pages on white paper. Report from Secretary re latest updates for the Sir John Quick Museum Project. Letter to Secretary (Les Roberts) from Hadley Sides, re application for funding for the Centenary of Federation Project. dated 1.7.1998. Letter to John Balsillie re next steps for the Sir John Quick Federation project after funding approved.sir john quick committee, federation project, sir john quick federation project.

RSL Funeral services conducted by the Bendigo RSL Sub Branch and Bendigo District RSL Sub Branch for their departed members. .1) The first entry in the book is 27.10.1965 and the last on 27.12.2008. A large amount of the entries were written by Jack Barnes OAM during his 43 years as Secretary of the Sub Branch. (Refer Cat No 8040). The vast majority of the funerals were conducted by the President at the time, Committee members or members who were heavily involved with the Sub Branch. It's virtual who's who of Presidents, Life members and notables. 1988 saw the most funerals conducted during that year being 60, other figures varied from mid 20's to mid 50's per year. One notable funeral Volunteer was John Balsillie MBE. (Refer Cat No 118.5) Between 2.1.2007 - 27.12.2008 there was 80 funerals with John conducting 78 of them. There is an interesting addition of one funeral by Jack Barnes on 31.1.1968 was that it was (111 degrees). .2) The list on the sheet with a note, "For Cindy" who was the BDRSL Office Person at the time. these were for 2007, there was 19 on the sheet with only 9 in the book, 7 of the names have a red tick beside. The sheet was written by John Balsillie. John had conducted funerals for many years pre 2007 and for more years after. .1) Exercise book, cover red & white with green text central of front, section of front page missing, pages are blue ruled lines, columns added in red or blue pen, 3 columns per page with year at the top, columns have the deceased persons name, funeral date, person who conducted the RSL funeral, some pages the persons unit served with has been added. all entries are hand written on red or blue pen. .2) Sheet of paper with hand written names in blue pen with month and date, some have a red tick beside.On front on a white sticker "Funerals" in black texta pen. Hand written in blue pen, "27.10.1965 to 27.12.2008". Inside front cover in blue pen by Jack Barnes, "Bugler as from Sept 84 - Les Warren 40 Story St Bgo phone 43007". In red pen, "Took Bugle to polish etc 5 ? 84"brsl, smirsl, bdrslinc, funerals

The Sir John Quick Committee was formed in 1991 to commemorate the achievements of Sir John Quick who played a prominent role in the federation of Australia. The Committee aimed to raise awareness of the contribution of Sir John Quick and to ensure that he was recognized for the part he played.1. Press release from CoGB re the Commemoration of the 60th anniversary of the death of Sir John Quick, held on 17th June 1992. The Mayor Cr. Douglass paid tribute to Sir John Quick at a ceremony held in the Queen Victoria Gardens at the site of the bust of Sir John Quick. The Mayor and Cr. John Balsillie also laid a wreath on the grave of Sir John Quick at the Bendigo Cemetery. 2. Order of Service for a commemoration held at the Forest St Uniting Church on 17th June 1992. Guest speaker Michele Matthews. 3. Two coloured photographs of the ceremonies. 4. Four newspaper articles covering the events of the commemoration.sir john quick, federation

Andrew John BALSILLIE MBE, JP. (Born Bendigo) Jack as he was known enlisted in the Australian Army near the end of WWII No 31224 age 16 years. He then served in Malaya 1959 - 1961 then Vietnam with the rank of Captain with 1st Aust Task Force HQ Light Aid Detachment (LAD) 7.5.1969 - 7.11.1969, HQ Aust Force Vietnam Army component 8.11.1969 - 7.5.1970. He retired with the rank of Major in 1985 after 40 years plus. He was awarded an MBE in 1969 for his services to the Australian War Memorial. Elected to Committee Bendigo RSL 1988 - 1993 with Snr Vice President 1989 - 1993, re-elected 1999 - 2000. Re-elected again in 2002 as Snr Vice President. He was elected to Bendigo City Council 1990 - 1993 serving as Mayor in 1993. .1) Bush hat, floppy, khaki canvas, belonged to Major J BALSILLIE. .2) - .4) Gauze wound dressing in brown cotton pack, 2 rolls per pack. .5) Neck cloth, green cotton..1) Inside hat: Maj J Balsillie. .2) - .4) Labelled: First Field Dressings.headwear, medical dressings

Golden Dragon Museum donation of documents surplus to its requirements along with [a] covering letter from Anita jack. Donation includes [b] 'Friends of the Cemetery' newspaper articles years 92-95. Includes John Melrose,Dentist, Mayor James Douglas Cr John Balsillie atg 60th anniversary of the death of Sir John Quick, the Vahland Grave,. [c] Original correspondence between Mrs Edith M Lunn and the RHSV dated 1998-2000. Topics include acquisitions from Anderson Family, furniture, and a set of early encyclopaedias in a small glass fronted case. Photographs of Knipes Castle. A letter to Mrs Edith Lunn makes reference to the establishment of a Museum. [d] 32 newspaper cutting dossier on 'Jack Lockett'' in Manilla folder.bendigo, history, cemetery

The Cassettes cover the years 2003 to 2015 in a wide range of subjects. The main coverage is: Anzac Days 2003 - 2015, 13 cassettes. Remembrance days 2010 x 2, 2013 - 2014, 4 cassettes. BDRSL Annual Dinners 2007 & 2010. ACMI Video, Geoff Murray, “A helping Hand” Vietnam. ACMI Video, Bill Hosking, “When the War came to Australia” WW2. ACMI Video, Jack Gerdson, Kevin Coughlan, John Balsillie, Kym Levett, Cliff Richards, Bob English, Bill Hosking, Joe Jones, Joe Harding, Paul Penno. 30 second WIN TV interviews re Anzac Day. Alf Maskell, Dot Osgood, Richard Penna, Harvey Bawden, 2 x Soldiers in Uniform. 30 second WIN TV interviews re Anzac Day. Richmond Foster, Marj Aldridge, Dick Levy, Stan John’s, John Dawes, Warwick Johanson. Radio Interviews. Ness Morrissey. Bill Howard John Dawes..1) Box for holding CD’s & DVD’s, solid card with red buckram finish, inside has inserts for such, double sided and numbered 1 - 80, a folding red lid on top. .2) - .59) The CD’s and DVD’s are a mixture of photos, radio interviews and power DVD productions. They are from individuals, WIN TV, Bendigo Advertiser, IPTV, ACMI and Unit. There are 6 copies of several not listed in the 59. Measurement shown is for for the box only. brsl, smirsl, anzac day, remembrance day, annual dinner

It is not sure yet what year this was but it is pre 2014 as two of the below passed away in 2014. The people as per each photo. .1) Norm Smart, V245294 - VX88569 WW2, refer Cat No 8234.2P Alf Maskell VX25221 WW2, POW, refer Cat No 2485. .2) Peter Dodd, Malaya, Vietnam, Refer Cat 2436.2P Arthur Manly, No 431130 RAAF WW2, refer Cat No 118.5 Warwick Johanson PM4958 RAN WW2, refer Cat No 2314. Ken Proud … WW2 .3) Richard Penna 3798767 Vietnam. .4) Peter Dodd, refer .2). Norm Phillips …. WW2 .5) Unknown WW2 at this point. .6) Col Johns National Serviceman 1950’s, other same unknown. .7) Soldier unknown, John Balsillie, Malaya, Vietnam, refer Cat No 118.5. .8) Officer unknown, Cliff Richards President BRSL, 3793710 Vietnam. .9)Centre Murray Poustie 3787941 Vietnam, Bill Hosking ………. WW2 .10) Army contingent for the Service. Smart, Manly, Johanson, Proud, Phillips were museum guides in the Bendigo Military Museum from its earliest days. Poustie and Richards were involved in the Museum.Ten photographs all colour with white edging all around. .1) Two men with service medals on. .2) four men standing. .3) One man laying a wreath. .4) One man laying a wreath. .5) One man with service medals on. .6) Two men with Berets on. .7) Soldier saluting with one man next to him. .8) Two men, one in uniform one in a suit. .9) Several people with two main men in. .10) Army Cataflaque party.brsl, smirsl, anzac day

The 150 years of Defence Forces in Bendigo Anniversary Dinner was held on Saturday 30th August 2008 - 7.00pm. It was Hosted by the Bendigo District RSL Sub Branch Inc. The theme was “Marching forward, Looking Back”. Page 2 has details of the 3 course meal, tea & coffee. The Bugler on the night was Mr Kevin Finn. Page 3. The program listing; Master of ceremonies Mr Murray Poustie. Silent Tribute Mr Cliff Richards President BDRSL. Loyal Toast Major John Balsillie MBE (RL) Toast to 150 years Cr David Jones Mayor CoGB Response Captain Geoffrey Hatcher, Officer Commanding (Acting) 15th Transport Sqd. Guest Speaker Brigadier Michael Arnold Commander 4th Brigade. Reply Cr David Jones Mayor CoGB. Closing remarks Mr Peter Polwarth, Chairman Organizing Committee. The back page listing 1858 - 2008 is an abbreviated one of 29 major Military events in the Sandhurst/Bendigo region. This event came about with Passchendaele Barracks Military Historical Society approaching the Bendigo District RSL regarding an event. Murray Poustie who was Chairman Commemorative Sub Committee BDRSLINC took on the role of researching the background military history and organizing with Passchendaele Barracks.Program A4 folded to make 4 pages, the front has a sepia tone photo at the top followed by red & black text, at the bottom are two gold images of badges. Inside page 2 has the menu, page 3 program laid out, the rear has a background image with a military chronology over of Bendigo Military from 1858 - 2008.Under the front page photo, “1878, Hospital Sunday Parade at the Orderly room, View Street - Source Bendigo Advertiser”brsl, smirsl, 150 years

The Sir John Quick Committee was formed in 1991 to commemorate the achievements of Sir John Quick who played a prominent role in the federation of Australia. The Committee aimed to raise awareness of the contribution of Sir John Quick and to ensure that he was recognized for the part he played.1. Minutes of meeting of the Sir John Quick Committee held on 30.9.1993. Item discussed: Re-enactment of the unveiling of the Thomas Connelly portrait to be held at the Bendigo Art Gallery on 5.11.1893. 2. Yellow paper bifold program for the Centenary of the Unveiling of the Portrait of Thomas Jefferson Connelly. The portrait was originally unveiled by Alfred Deakin on 18.10.1893. The back page contains a Timeline of the life of Connelly who served on the City Council, including one year as Mayor (1888 - 1889) sir john quick, federation, t j connelly, thomas jefferson connelly, cr. balsillie

Three copies of Bendigo Sub-branch R.S.S.A.I.L.A. Annual Victory Ball held at the Town Hall, Bendigo on August 17th, 1948. Guests of Honour were Lt.-Gen. S. G. Savige, C.B., C.B.E., D.S.O., M.C., E.D. AND Mrs Savige. Card is cream with gold print on the front and a blue RLS badge. Other printing is brown. The inside of the tri-fold has a Dance Program of 28 dances and a space for Autographs. The other side has the Debutantes: Clarice Johnston, Beth Brown, Hazel Somerville, Pat Fairless, Dorothy Wilson, Enid Sutherland, Enid Hilson, Pat Johnson, June Richards, Pat Griffiths, Ann Mangan, Valerie Hunt, Pat Burton, Nancy Osgood, Emily Johnson, Janette Sutherland, Edith Johnson, Elaine Stemmer, Shirley Hinton, Marjorie Peterson, Elva Munro, Helen Balsillie, Nan Fairless and Shirley March. Chaperone:Mrs L J Warner. Flower Girls: Margaret Thomas and Beverley Heeps. Partners: Jack Wright, Douglas Dickinson, Graeme Hoy, Dave Beattie, Jim McNamara, Arthur Sutherland, Ken Burgess, Norm Fath, Robert Jackson, Alec Pianto, Kenneth Maes, Neil Holden, Brian Ackland, John Clarke, Les Johnstone, Ken Johnson, Frank Holden, Keith Rollinson, Dave McDougall, Don Peterson, Les Morey, George Hunt, Geoff Meggs and Ray Fitzgerald. President Bendigo Branch R.S.L. Col G V Lansell. Chairman Ball Committee: Mr F E Jackson. Hon. Secretary Ball Committee: Mr J W Swatton. Printed by James, Print, Eaglehawk.James, Print Eaglehawkevent, social, victory ball, r.s.l. bendigo collection - annual victory ball 1948, lt-gen s g savige, mrs savige, clarice johnston, beth brown, hazel somerville, pat fairless, dorothy wilson, enid sutherland, enid hilson, pat johnson, june richards, pat griffiths, ann mangan, valerie hunt, pat burton, nancy osgood, emily johnson, janette sutherland, edith johnson, elaine stemmer, shirley hinton, marjorie peterson, elva munro, helen balsillie, nan fairless, shirley march, mrs l j warner, margaret thomas, beverley heeps, james, jack wright, douglas dickinson, graeme hoy, dave beattie, jim mcnamara, arthur sutherland, ken burgess, norm fath, robert jackson, alec pianto, kenneth maes, neil holden, brian ackland, john clarke, les johnstone, ken johnson, frank holden, keith rollinson, dave mcdougall, don peterson, les morey, george hunt, geoff meggs, ray fitzgerald, col g v lansell, mr f e jackson, mr j w swatton

Black and white reproduction photograph. Debutante ball. 4th Row: Jeff Hamiliton, John Lythgo, Adam Barbary, Brendan Hillier, Robert Hooper, Peter Wood, Carl Jenkins, Martin Smith, Dennis Jones. 3rd Row: Lester Gilmore, Jim Carolan, Travis Hester, Grant Balsillie, Stuart Kiel, Darren Lacy, Justin Lister, Barnaby Seviour, Scott McNamara, Andrew David. 2nd Row: Neville Sharpe (Organiser), Trina Warren, Rebekah Freeman, Tracy Gunn, Anita Van Zanten, Jackie Brierley, Tracey Lowndes, Nydia FitzGibbon, Tracey Garrett, Sandra Pell, Bronwyn Day, Kirrily Willman. 1st Row: Melinda Lane (Flowergirl), Anita Scinetti, Karenna Kairns, Kylee Pearse, Megan Baxter, Mrs Norma Cook (Chaperone), Jodie Ferguson, Donna Jones, Jo-Anne Chalkley, Suzi Davis, Scott Davis (Pageboy).photo, group, debutante ball