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

Photo taken at 1964 A G M of Mitcham R S L Life members at the timePhotograph of Mitcham R S L Life Members in 1964 Frank Fisher, Charles H Honybun, Cec. A. G. Johnson, Alec C. Cook, Les G. StaceyMitcham R S L Life Members in 1964 Frank Fisher, Charles H Honybun, Cec. A. G. Johnson, Alec C. Cook, Les G. Staceyphotography, photographs / slides / film

League Reunion 1974, Presentation of Life Members, Ballarat Base HospitalPresentation of Life Members, Langham, Beverley, Buchanan & Little. President Jan Ross and Secretary Lorraine Wilson also in photoPhoto - black & whitelife, members, ballarat, league, presentation

Group of lady life members in clubhouse at Opening Day 23 February1998: Nora Gonzales, Merle Johnston, Athyl Brazenor.Colour photograph and caption.hgc clubhouse 1998, club house opening 1998, life members, lady life members

Group of life members during speeches at Opening Day 23 February1998: John Stubbings, Norm Fella and Nora Gonzales at microphone.Colour photograph and caption. (Copy 2 in Album 6, VC 0341)hgc clubhouse 1998, club house opening 1998, life members, lady life members

Heidelberg Golf Club Bowling Club: Life Members' honour board. Gold leaf lettering with names of Bowls Club Life Members: J. Wailes and M. Blumfield. This Board was superseded following a constitution change in 2004 which combined all section life members (Bowls and Ladies) onto the main Life Members Board in the foyer of the HGC clubhouse.Timber shield with gold leaf lettering.Names and "8.10.04 Constitution change"heidelberg golf club, heidelberg golf club bowling club, life members

BHS CollectionWooden Honour Board for German Heritage Society Bendigo Life Members 1998 Ken Wust, Dorothy Strauch, Frank Cusack 2002 Allan Strauch 2005 I. Kurt Walder, Robert Schulz 2008 Joan Pederson 2009 Judith Monti, A. Joyce Tamblyn, Charles Tamblynbendigo, clubs, german heritage society, german heritage society collection

Eric McCutchan was a Life Member of Heidelberg Golf Club. He was HGC Club Champion 10 times between 1938-1955; and HGC Captain 1953-1954.One of a set of framed portraits of Life MembersFramed black and white portrait, black plastic frame with white mount under glass. Annotations on mount."Eric McCutchan - Life member" and annotationslife members, eric mccutchan, hgc captains

A chronicle of Life Members of the G.A.C.C. during the mid 20th century. Note that cyclists of international acclaim - notably Russell Mockridge, Sir Hubert Opperman and Don Wilson are included in this list.This honour board has an important place in the history of the Geelong Amateur Cycling Club and signifies the high esteem in which the community and the GACC held for the significant contribution many members made to the club. A mahogany coloured wooden board in a rectangular shape with a decorative top and gold lettering providing the names of the Life Members of the GACC at that time.“GACC/Life Members/Crowley G/Foster F/Ross HJ/Beaton A/Holliday RS/Henshole Mrs/Henshole LD/McPherson A/Butterworth A/ Long HA/Mullany S/McMurrich RP/O'Dwyer T/Ward HR/Mockridge RG/Jones S/Mumford J/Lockwood EJ/Coster B/Reed J/Finn CH/Hine RJ/Opperman H/McDermott P/Johnston RA/Lee J/Rodgers NA/Jordan R/Wilson D/Wood R/Neagle M/Robertson P/Clarke G/Buckwell R/Osborne H/Presented by/J Reed & J Hunt" gacc; life members; crowley g; foster f; ross hj; beaton a; holliday rs; henshole mrs; henshole ld; mcpherson a; butterworth a; long ha; mullany s; mcmurrich rp; o'dwyer t; ward hr; mockridge rg; jones s; mumford j; lockwood ej; coster b; reed j; finn ch; hine rj; opperman h; mcdermott p; johnston ra; lee j; rodgers na; jordan r; wilson d; wood r; neagle m; robertson p; clarke g; buckwell r; osborne h; j reed; j hunt"

Max Guille was made a Life Member of Heidelberg Golf Club in 1989. He was HGC Club Champion 8 times between 1961-1971; Foursomes Champion 7 times between 1962-1975; Victorian Champion of Champions 1965; and HGC Captain 1985-1988.One of a set of framed portraits of Life MembersFramed black and white portrait, black plastic frame with whiten mount under glass. Annotations on mount."Max Guille -Life Member -1989" and annotationshgc captains, max guille, life members

John Cole was made a Life Member of Heidelberg Golf Club in the mid 1990s. He was HGC Club Champion 11 times between 1972-1991; Junior Champion 3 times 1961-1964; Foursomes Champion 8 times between 1974-1995; Mixed Foursomes Champion 1985; Heidelberg Amateur winner 1979, 1982, 1986; Australasian Fours Champion 1974 and Victorian Amateur Champion runner up 1986.One of a set of framed portraits of Life MembersFramed black and white portrait, black plastic frame with whiten mount under glass. Annotations on mount."John Cole - Life member" and annotationslife members, john cole

Anthi Chilianis and Kalypso Sofianos photographed when awarded Honorary Life membership of the Ithacan Philanthropic Society in 1995. They received the medals in recognition of their years of involvement and service to the Society. Anthi Chilianis migrated from Exoghi and arrived in 1921; and Kalypso migrated from Kioni and arrived in 1936. The photograph was published in the the 'Odysseus', the newsletter of the Ithacan Philanthropic Society.The Ithacan Philanthropic Society (IPS) was formed in 1916 to support the Ithacan Greeks who had settled in Melbourne. The Club was a focal point for those early migrants and over the years. It continues to support and connect Ithacans and their families who have grown up in Australia. Honorary Life Membership is awarded to members who have made significant contribution to the IPS.A scanned black and white photograph of two ladies one is seated and the other lady is standing beside her. They are both wearing medals around their necks. Caption: Honorary Life Members, Mrs Anthi Chilianis and Mrs Kalypso Sofianos (seated), loyal IPS supporters and an inspiration to us all, after the presentation of their medals. Mrs Chilianis migrated from Exoghi in 1921 and Mrs Sofianos arrived from Kioni in 1936.

Letter of invitation to the Greensborough Football Club; Life Members Luncheon 2009. This copy was sent to Gary PartingtonLetter of invitation.greensborough football club

Coloured photographRingwood Bowls Club Inc. 1999. Life Members Back Row- L to R: Vera Purchase, Arnold Bartling, Allan Clayton, Rod Taylor, Ian Embling, Beryl O'Grady. Front Row- L to R: Avis Holliday, Rita Stanfield. Insert: Ian McRae.

Frank joined the C.M.F in 1943 and transferred to the 6th Field Ambulance A.I.F. in 1944 and discharged in 1946. He served in New Guinea and New Britain during WW2 He joined the R.S.L. in 1956 and was made a Life Member in 1996Dark timber framed containing photograph of Life Member - Frank RAMAGEFRANCIS N. RAMAGE Frank was made an Honorary Life Member in 1996francis n. ramage, new guinea, new britain, 6th field ambulance, vx150056, ww2

Football Life Members etc - U/16s & U13s Clubs. Left to Right Jim McMahon. D Gehan. Max Perry. Clem Hall.stawell sport

Colour photograph of Honour Boards

honor boards, ballarat rsl, ballarat

Joined R.A.A.F. 1943. Served in Australia and S.W.P.A with the 8th Airfield Construction Unit. Joined Wangaratta Sub-Branch in 1947. Served as RSL State Councillor, Past President of 34th Dist. Board and member of Legacy for ten years. Made life member in 1987Timber framed photo of Life Member - Gordon BARNARDGORDON BARNARD Joined R.A.A.F in 1943. Joined Wangaratta Sub-Branch in 1947. Served on the committee for many years and was made a Life Member in 1987gordon barnard, 8th airfield contruction unit

John Richard "Jack" Stevenson was born in Bendigo in 1886 and moved to Albury as a child. He later moved to Wodonga where he established a carrier’s business in the 1920s. As a young man he was involved in bands in Albury and Wodonga. He was also a member of the Masonic Lodge in Wodonga for over 40 years. John was also made a life member of the Royal Victorian Institute for the Blind. In his later years, John’s main interest was lawn bowls. He was a foundation member of the Wodonga Bowling Club. In 1956 John was recognised as the Club’s first Life Member. He was for some time the greenkeeper and a trustee of the club but retired from that position in 1956. As a member of the Club, John served as secretary for 11 consecutive years from 1937 to 1948 and was club champion for 4 years in 1939, 1940, 1941 and 1943. John passed away in Wodonga on 24th September 1964.This Badge was presented to a member of the Wodonga community who was a businessman and active member of several organisations.A badge issued to their first life member by the Wodonga Bowling Club. The badge is coated in enamel in white, blue and gold. It is attached by a short chain to a bar and pin to allow it to be attached to a lapel.On front: PRESENTED TO/ 1955/ LIFE MEMBER." Around the lower edge: "WODONGA BOWLING CLUB" On reverse " JACK STEPHENSON/FIRST/LIFE MEMBER"wodonga bowling club, john richard stevenson, sport and recreation wodonga

The recipient is not known and there is no name etc engraved on the rear. There were 6 Life Members of the Bendigo Branch.Badge, metals, colours are blue and red, top has a crown with a membership clip on for the year "1982". Centre is a circular shape with text around, centre is the flag, under is a scroll with the words "LIFE MEMBER". A small gold chain is attached through the scroll area, rear has a pin attachment."Womens Auxiliary - RSL - LIFE MEMBER". On rear raised, "Swann & Hudson"brsl, smirsl, award, life member, wabrsl

Awarded to Laurie Gaudion 1963,Round gold coloured Life Member Award medal from Wandin Cricket Club, in white plastic box with red felt."Wandin C.C. Life Member L. Gaudion"

In 1974, Life Membership medallions were presented to four DVFL stalwarts, including Alan Partington of Greensborough Football Club and Victorian Football Union delegate.News clipping, black and white text and image.diamond valley football league, greensborough football club, alan partington

Life Membership was granted to four Diamond Valley Football League stalwarts in 1974, including Greensborough's Alan Partington.Digital copy of newspaper clipping, black text and image.greensborough football club, alan partington, diamond valley football league

Wooden honour board with gold lettering. The board contains the following names : Percy Nuttall, MC MM IBM; John A Garlic MBE; Daniel C Davern; Basil M Mc Clure; George A Bremner; Lt John Munro; Raymond A Lushley; John W Willmott; Ivan L White; Francis J Bell.

Presented by the Victorian Tramway Football Association to Mr Norman Charles Boucher, Victorian Railways, Tramway Motorman for his long service to the Association. Dated 18 March 1947. Hand made with ink and water colours, with VFTA logo. Signed by C A Peterson as President, L Montgomery as Hon. Treasurer and R Hodder as Secretary. See item 7056i3.pdf for his story prepared by Noelle Jones. See item 7057 for a football team photograph which included Mr Boucher.Demonstrates a hand made illustrated Life Membership certificate.Wooden framed illustrated certificate glazed secured with nails on rear. Hand made with ink and colour wash. Has two screws in the top corners and a section of string for hanging. The wood frame is machined carved.sports, vfta, football, certificates, vr trams, motormen, n c boucher