This badge belonged to a member of the Partington family. The Partington family had a long association with the Greensborough Football Club and represented the Club at the Diamond Valley Football League.Gary Partington is a Life Member of the football club and a GHS member. Members of the Partington family have been associated with the GFC for many years and the family were inducted into the Club's Hall of Fame in 2016. Digital image of badgeInscribed on front "DVFL Life Member"partington family, diamond valley football league, dvfl, greensborough football club

This badge belonged to Alan Partington. Members of the Partington family have been associated with the GFC for many years and the family were inducted into the Club's Hall of Fame in 2016. Digital image of badgeInscribed on front "Greensborough Football Club Life Member"partington family, greensborough football club, alan partington

This badge belongs to Gary Partington. Members of the Partington family have been associated with the GFC for many years and the family were inducted into the Club's Hall of Fame in 2016. Digital image of badgeInscribed on front "Greensborough Football Club Life Member"partington family, greensborough football club, gary partington

Stawell Football Club Life Membership Badge - Mrs Anne Wood nee Borellastawell

Australian Legion of Ex-Servicemen and Women Life Member Badge awarded to Private Mervyn HARRIS. The Australian Legion of Ex-Servicemen and Women is an ex-service association. Formed in December 1944 from a number of existing organisations, membership of the legion is open to all ex-service personnel, including British Commonwealth and Allied personnel, and former members of the peacetime Australian regular and reserve forces. The legion has branches in each state, and sub-branches in major cities and towns, with its national headquarters located in Melbourne, Victoria.Gold coloured metal and blue badge with crown on top Australian Legion of Ex-Service Men and Women Life Memberaustralian legion of ex-servicemen and women, private mervyn harris, life membership badge

Badges awarde to John Eric Wiles VX16067, refer Cat No 5410P for his service details..1).2) Returned and Services League of Australia Life Membership badges, gold crown at top, RSL shield in gold, white, red & blue, rear has a long pin for attachment, numbered on rear..1) “V1860”, “Badge remains property of the League” .2) “V2012”, “Badge remains property of the League”life membership, rsl, wiles

Several members of the Partington family are life members of the Greensborough Football Club - Gary, his brother Trevor, father Alan and Uncle Jack. Scanned image of GFC life membership badges of Gary and Alan, and Alan's life membership badge for DVFL.Digital copy of news article 1 page, black text. Scan of medallions referred to in text.gary partington, trevor partington, alan partington, jack partington, greensborough football club, dvfl, diamond valley football league

L. Barelli was the donor's grandfather who was influential in the cricket and football clubs in Mitcham. Also he had a bakery business in Mitcham.Framed Mitcham football club life membership badge. Frame is wood painted gold. Badge is attached to maroon velvet. Badge is in black and gold colours with a tiger's face in the centre. 'Mitcham F.C.' is under tiger's face and 'Life Member' on scroll underneath.Mitcham F.C..Life Membership, L.J.B.numismatics, badges

Service Medals x 2 and Life Membership Badge awarded to Private Mervyn S HARRIS 6th Aux. Horse Transport Coy - HARRIS MERVYN SYLVESTER WALTER : Service Number - V22764 : Date of birth - 04 Oct 1914 : Place of birth - BENDIGO VIC : Place of enlistment - WANGARATTA Timber frame containing two WW2 service medals mounted on red felt backing.Plaque: Private Mervyn S HARRIS V22764 6 Aux Horse Transport Coy m.s. harris, 6th aux horse transport coy, ww2

Image of Frederick James "Jack" McIntosh VX34544 who served with the 2/24th Infantry Battalion during the Second World War He was born on the 9th May 1905 at Beechworth. He joined the Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch in 1946. He was Vice President for 15 years and as Chairman of the Building Committee he was mainly responsible for many improvements to the clubrooms. In 1963 he was presented with his Life Membership Badge by Sir Charlies McKay, then President of the Victorian Branch. Timber framed photograph of male in suit.JACK McINTOSH enlisted in the 2/24th Inf. Battalion in 1943. Joined Wangaratta Sub-Branch in 1946. Jack was given his life membership in 1963 .2/24th battalion, jack mcintosh, life member, wangaratta rsl, ww2

Collection of items used in playing golf and in the social activities of Nunawading Golf Club. Donated by a Life MemberSporting clubs played an important role in the interaction of sport and social organisations in the community.Collection of memorabilia pertaining to Golf Clubs and Social events played by Nunawading Social Golf Club from 1949-1966. .1 Life Membership badge.| .2 Syllabus and Office Bearers 1963| .3 Upper Beaconsfield Rules and Play Cards 1949.| .4 Social evening and Presentation Night Invitation 1950.| .5 Syllabus and Office Bearers 1954| .6 Syllabus and Office Bearers 1966| .7 Syllabus and Office Bearers 1956| .8 Syllabus and office bearers 1949| .9 Rules of golf booklet 1949.|Badge- two golf sticks on blue oval on gold laurel wreath.(Badge) Nunawading Life Memberdocuments, commercial

John Kerr Barnes. This award is "Life Membership with Gold Badge" a nomination by the Sate President of the RSL (Vic) Refer Cat No 8040 for all Jacks awards, Committee/Volunteer work with the Bendigo Sub - Branch plus his WW2 service.Certificate of Life Membership framed, frame is brown timber, certificate backing is green, certificate yellow colour with gold RSL Logo at the top with "Life Member" under followed by details of the award to "John K Barnes". All print in black, signed in black with a red seal at RH side bottom. A small card insert is at the base coloured with "Presented by"."Life Membership awarded to John K Barnes by the National Executive of the RSL of Australia" Dated "Canberra this sixth day of July 1988" Signed "W Keys" National President. Signed "J.J. Gollings" National Secretary.brsl, smirsl, life member, gold badge

GEORGE VICTOR LANSELL is the longest serving President of the Bendigo RSL 1925 - 1952 and then 1954 - 57. He was awarded Life Membership and Life Membership with Gold Badge in 1956. This photo was originally hanging in the Billiard Room SMI. It was moved to the Foyer post 2000 to be with a plaque Cat No 8013. After the renovations to SMI 2016 -18 it was then placed in what is now called the "Building and RSL History Room". This is not the original photo that was placed in 1926. George Victor Lansell had prior service in the 67th Militia BN before WW1. He enlisted in the AIF with A Coy 38th Bn on 1.5.1916 age 32 years 7 months. He was appointed Coy Commander of A Coy. Embark for England 20.6.1916, hospital 19.8.1916 with Influenza, rejoin unit 25.8.1916, embark for France 22.11.1916, WIA 1.12.1916 grazed by a bullet to right forehead, suffering from concussion and other complications he was returned to Australia on 12.5.1917 and discharged from the AIF on 11.8.1917. Timber frame painted gold, black & white portrait of Sir George Lansell wearing a suit and tie, RSL badge on coat. Below photo: "Sir George Lansell KB CMG VD MLC President Bendigo Sub Branch RSSAILA” 1926-1951"brsl, smirsl, 38th

John Kerr Barnes. Life Membership is a nomination by the Sub - Branch. Jack as known was first elected to the Committee of the Bendigo Sub - Branch in 1955 and held that position until he was elected to the position of Secretary in 1964 and held that till he retired in 2005 (43 years) the entire time he did this from the Soldiers Memorial Institute which was the HQ of the Bendigo Sub Branch. He then became a Museum guide at the Soldiers Memorial Institute until his death in 2011. He was also involved in fund raising particularly the stall they had at the Bendigo Show and the Melbourne Cup sweep the Branch had. He was also awarded a Life Membership with Gold badge 1988, Meritorious Service Medal 1989 (Highest award in the RSL), RSL Licensed Sub - Branch Hall of Fame 2002, State certificate of Appreciation 2006. He is the highest awarded member of the Bendigo Branch. Jack initially enlisted as V25001 in the CMF then transferred to the AIF as VX116316 at age 19 years on 25.2.1941. At discharge from the Army on 12.6.1946 he held the rank of Pte in 2/1st Australian Motor Ambulance Convoy W/shops.Certificate framed, frame is timber light brown colour, certificate is yellow colour with gold RSL logo at the top followed by details of the award of "Life Membership" of the National Branch of the RSL Australia, all print in black, signed and red seal at RH side bottom."Life Membership has been awarded to Mr J.K. Barnes - Bendigo Sub Branch (Vic)" "Dated at Canberra - eleventh - September 1969" Signed "A.J. Lee" National President. Signed "A.G. Kiyl" (?) National Secretary.brsl, smirsl, life member

.1) Hat badge, Rising Sun, pressed blackened brass, rising sun depiction with crown centre, under in scrolls "Australian Commonwealth Military Forces". On rear two lugs, sewn onto the lugs is a piece 1914 - 1918. Star Ribbon. .2) Lapel badge, Rising Sun, pressed blackened brass, 2 lugs and pin. Same as 2234.2 .3) Same as .2) .4) Badge, Life membership 39th Battalion. Top is oval shape of badge, grey surround with brown over red with "39" centre. Under in a scroll is "Life Membership". On rear is pin and clip. .5) Badge, R S L membership metal centre is a 3 figures. In blue circle around figures is "Returned, Sailors, Soldiers and Airmen". under in red scroll is "Imperial League of Australia". Top is crown with "93" denoting membership 1993. Rear has a pin attachment. Badge number stamped on. ,5 "Badge remains property of the league V 75371”badges, memmbership, uniform, rsl, rising sun

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

The Bendigo & District Servicemen's Club was a Co Operative of the 3 Bendigo RSL Sub Branches. Roy Leslie Thurlow was a tireless worker for the Servicemen's Club, he was President 1984 - 85, 1988 - 89, he was made a life Member of in 1986. With the Bendigo RSL Sub Branch he served on the Committee from 1980 - 93, he was Jnr Vice President 3 years and 4 years as Snr Vice President. Refer Cat No 4688PBadge metal, colours are red, blue and gold. The top section is rectangular shape with the wording "Bendigo and District Servicemen's Club, centre of has 3 figures as per the RSL Logo, a membership pin for the year "1987" is attached. Rear has details and maker. Attached to the badge section via rings has the wording "LIFE MEMBER".On rear, "R.L. Thurlow" - 0004 - 1986"brsl, smirsl, bdsc, life member

The Bendigo Womens Auxiliary was actually formed in 1936 and went through until 2002. Due the Soldiers Memorial Institute becoming a Museum and the formation of the Bendigo District RSL Sub Branch Inc the Auxiliary decided to cease fund raising. Their last meeting was held on 26.8.2002. During their time at SMI the Ladies conducted weddings, functions and other fund raisers to support the Bendigo RSL. At the RSL Annual Dinner each year which the ladies catered for they would present the RSL with a cheque. The Auxiliary were awarded 6 Life Memberships and two Certificates of Merit with gold badge.Charter, small brown section timber frame with details on white background. Top has the RSL badge with flags either side followed by the wording establishing the Auxiliary. Main wording is in gold colour.Main wording, " Victorian Branch hereby establishes and constitutes the Bendigo Womens Auxiliary" "Dated at Melb the 25th Day of May 1994" "Bruce Ruxton State President" "......... State Secretary"brsl, smirsl, charter, auxiliary, wabrsl

Card issued to John Eric Wiles VX16067, refer Cat No 5410P for his service details.Blue folding buckram covered RSL membership card, front has details in black with league badge central, inside double page has details of the card holder being a Life Member of the “Mitchum RSL Sub Branch Victoria”, recipient name hand written in.Inside, “MR J.E. WIles Mitchum”, in blue signature “J Wiles”membership rsl, mitcham, wiles

ARTHUR STEDMAN LOAM (born England, enlisted Mildura) No 929 enlisted in C Coy 38th Batt AIF on 7.2.1916 age 23 years 7 months. Embarked for England 20.6.1916, hospitalised with Chill 6.10.1916 then classed Influenza, embarked for France 22.11.1916, WIA 25.5.1917 Abrasions to Head and Neck, hospitalised 28.6.1917 with Scabies, discharged from the AIF 21.9.1919. Arthur was also a “Bandsman” in the 38th Battalion and played the Cornet, as a Bandsman he would also have been a “Stretcher Bearer”.1) Medals, court mounted, set of 2, re A S LOAM 1. War Medal 1914-18 2. Victory Medal 1914 - 1919 .2) Badge, circular, metal, centre has 38 BATT colour patch surrounded by laurel leaf, engraved front & rear..1) ”929 PTE A S LOAM 38 BN AIF” .2) Front: “38th INF BN SOCIAL CLUB LIFE MEMBER” Rear: “A S LOAM 30.11.66”medals, military, life membership, passchendaele barracks trust

“A Century of Service. The Events, People and Places that shaped The RSL in Bendigo 1915 - 2015 “, By "Murray Poustie". The Author served on the Committee of the Bendigo District RSL from 2003 - 2009. He was Treasurer for 4 years. He also served on a number of Sub Committees, House and Finance, Welfare, Commemorative (Chair of) and the Memorial Walls. He is also Returning Officer and a Sub Branch Historian. Murray was made a Life Member 2019. Within the subjects, brsl, smirsl, a large amount of the information supplied re people, events, life membership, committee, dates/times were from this book. Soft cover book. Cover- cardboard ,red, blue and white print on front, spine and back. Background illustration, blue colour tones. The Memorial Hall, Pall Mall C1924 with image of a soldier on front. The Memorial Hall 2014 with 2 x RSL badges in colour on back. Inside cover- end papers- illustrated collage of images in colour. 239 pages. Paper, cut, plain, white. Illustrated block and white photographs, graphs and certificates smirsl, brsl, century, service

North-West Melbourne RSL sub-branch life membership card for N Spencer. Front is black with faded silver embossed RSL badge with sub-branch title. Folds in half.societies-service clubs, membership, documents-cards, rsl

Zilles Printers was begun by Lewis Zilles in the early 1930s. It was in McKenzie Street Ballarat. His son Jeffrey also became a printer - letterpress, offset and screen printer. The business became Zilles Printers/Graphics and was in Armstrong Street and later Bell Street Ballarat. Lewis Zilles was in Brass Bands and on the Ballarat Begonia Festival Committee. As part of their activities they held the Highland Gathering, another interest of his. The Ballarat Municipal Band Certificate is the awarding of Life Membership. Adjudicator's Certificate is for the Victorian Highland Pipe Band Association. Presented to those who qualify the examination.Eureka Marching Girls Association certificate presented for valued assistance. Three certificates printed on card. Gold borders. Coloured print.Section for officials' signatures. Badge for Pipe Band and Eureka Marching Girls.zilles printers, brass bands, municipal, ballarat begonia festival, victorian highland pipe band association, eureka marching girls association, life member, adjudicator's certificate, valued assistance

Framed collection of items relating to the life membership of General Sir Dallas Brooks awarded by the Frankston Returned Sailors, Soldiers & Airmen's Club dated 18th April, 1964. The frame contains the following items: a Life Membership card, a 'gold' key to the Frankston club, a RSS&A members badge of the day and an engraved label with a description of the presentation items. Sir Dallas Brooks was Governor of Victoria from the 18th October 1949 to the 7th May 1963. He and his wife retired to Frankston to live, he died in Frankston on the 22nd of March 1966 (aged 69).

These badges are issued to members who pay for life membership or those who have been appointed honorary life members.This is an original badge that has been issued to a life member.Badge, white background, blue centre with four figures in gold colour in the centre. Returned and Services League around the blue, Australia in the red ribbon,m Life Member in the attachment at the bottom of the badge.On the back - V2526, badge remain property of the league.rsl badge, life member

This Association was formed in December 1944 from a number of existing organisations. The membership is open to all ex service personnel, including British Commonwealth and Allied personnel, etcThis organisation was formed in 1944, the badges are originals.A diamond shaped badge, a crown at the top, rising sun, anchor, air force wings in the middle, blue inscribed enamel round the diamond, Aust Legion of ex Servicemen and Women.1st badge - has a 66 badge on the crown, one the reverse v3327, the 2nd badge has a Life Subscriber attachment - a red scroll, on the reverse Brim Melb number 8732556.december 1944, aust legion of ex servicemen and women

The item is a mixture of Military and RSL service. The Medallion at the top has around the edge, "Centenary of the Government of Victoria 1851 - 1951". In the centre of has, "Awarded to G.R. Wheeler Esq for 25 years service to the Returned Servicemen". The bottom inset has the following. Badge, "8th Australian Infantry Regiment". (George served in pre War) Badge, "For King and Empire - Services rendered". Button. From an Army uniform. Badge. "Life Member of the RSL". Badge. "RSL membership badge with membership year clip 1920 on" Badge. "Super Veteran - Royal Victorian Bowls Association"' Medals. "British War medal 1914 - 1918" "Coronation medal 1953". George Wheeler, refer Cat No 8263 for his Military and RSL Service details.Framed timber with a fawn colour back ground with a medallion at the top followed by a photo inset, at bottom inset are a set of medals and 6 various badges.Main item is, "18465 Pte George. Robert. Wheeler - Australian Army Medical Corps AIF.brsl, smirsl, gwheeler

3854.01 - Sunshine Swimming Club Collection - General Meeting Minute Book 1965 3854.02 - Sunshine Swimming Club Collection - Annual General Meeting Minute Book 1961 - 1985 3854.03 - Sunshine Swimming Club Collection - Annual General Meeting Minute Book 1986 - 1998 3854.04 - Sunshine Swimming Club Collection - Club Records 3854.05 - Sunshine Swimming Club Collection - Swimming Carnival Life Saving Display Mounted Newpaper Article 1926 3854.06 - Sunshine Swimming Club Collection - Swimming Carnival Life Saving Display Mounted Newpaper Article 1936 3854.07 - Sunshine Swimming Club Collection - Certificate Of Incorporation 3854.08 - Sunshine Swimming Club Collection - District Swimming Awards Cloth Badges And Metal Pins 3854.09 - Sunshine Swimming Club Collection - Championship Badges 3854.10 - Sunshine Swimming Club Collection - Cloth Club Badge 3854.11 - Sunshine Swimming Club Collection - Paper Club Badge 3854.12 - Sunshine Swimming Club Collection - Official Marshall Badge 3854.13 - Sunshine Swimming Club Collection - A Frame Mounted Competition In Progress Warning Sign 3854.14 - Sunshine Swimming Club Collection - New Club Record Certificate (Blank) 3854.15 - Sunshine Swimming Club Collection - Life Membership Certificate (Blank) 3854.16 - Sunshine Swimming Club Collection - New Indoor Swimming Pool Letter To Minister For Tourism 13th June 1975 3854.17 - Sunshine Swimming Club Collection - New Indoor Swimming Pool Plans To Minister For Tourism 13th June 1975 3854.18 - Sunshine Swimming Club Collection - New Indoor Swimming Pool Plans To Minister For Tourism 13th June 1975 3854.19 - Sunshine Swimming Club Collection - Background Information Regarding New Indoor Swimming Pool To Dr. J. F. Cairns 1974 3854.20 - Sunshine Swimming Club Collection - New Indoor Swimming Pool Letter To Dr. J. F. Cairns 3854.21 - Sunshine Swimming Club Collection - New Indoor Swimming Reasons For Application 3854.22 - Sunshine Swimming Club Collection - Letter To City Of Sunshine Swimming Pool Club Rooms 1968 3854.23 - Sunshine Swimming Club Collection - Swimming Carnival Programme 1966 3854.24 - Sunshine Swimming Club Collection - Secretary's Annual General Meeting Report 1966 3854.25 - Sunshine Swimming Club Collection - Sunshine Swimming Pool Lease 1974 3854.26 - Sunshine Swimming Club Collection - Sunshine Swimming Pool Lease 1974 3854.27 - Sunshine Swimming Club Collection - City Of Sunshine Letter New Architect Plans Advice 1974 3854.28 - Sunshine Swimming Club Collection - Mayoral Report 1974 - 75 - Deer Park & Sunshine Swimming Pools 3854.29 - Sunshine Swimming Club Collection - City Of Sunshine Letter Regarding Proposed New Indoor Heated Swimming Pool 1975 3854.30 - Sunshine Swimming Club Collection - City Of Advice On Accepting The New Architect's Plans For New Swim Centre With Modifactions 1976 3854.31 - Sunshine Swimming Club Collection - Letter To Council Requesting If The Club Rooms Could Be Named After Tom Taafe 3854.32 - Sunshine Swimming Club Collection - City Of Sunshine Letter Advising the Club Rooms To Be Named Tom Taafe Clubroom 1993 3854.33 - Sunshine Swimming Club Collection - Sunshine Swimming Pool Lease 1979 3854.34 - Sunshine Swimming Club Collection - VASA Letter Advising Award Night Tom, Betty, Cheryl & Jamie 11th January 1982 3854.35 - Sunshine Swimming Club Collection - Sunshine Swimming Pool Lease 1988 3854.36 - Sunshine Swimming Club Collection - Letter To Council Regarding Success At Victorian State Swimming Championships 3rd May 1990 3854.37 - Sunshine Swimming Club Collection - Letter To Council Regarding Success At Victorian State Swimming Short Course Championships 19th November 1990 3854.38 - Sunshine Swimming Club Collection - Sunshine Swim & Leisure Centre Revelopment Aerial Perspective 3854.39 - Sunshine Swimming Club Collection - Sunshine Leisure Centre A History 3854.40 - Sunshine Swimming Club Collection - Newspaper Swim Centre In Doubt 26th May 1999 3854.41 - Sunshine Swimming Club Collection - Newspaper Swimming Centre Bid 3854.42 - Sunshine Swimming Club Collection - Newspaper Closure Plan Floated 18th May 1999 3854.43 - Sunshine Swimming Club Collection - Newspaper Pool Draft Drama 3854.44 - Sunshine Swimming Club Collection - Newspaper Pool Starts 2nd November 1977 3854.45 - Sunshine Swimming Club Collection - Newspaper City In Running For Swim Centre 25th May 1999 3854.46 - Sunshine Swimming Club Collection - Newspaper Residents Rallying Behind Pool Protests 3854.47 - Sunshine Swimming Club Collection - Newspaper New Pool Still In Limbo 3854.48 - Sunshine Swimming Club Collection - Newspaper Pooling Resources & Fight To Save Sunshine Pool 9th June 1999 3854.49 - Sunshine Swimming Club Collection - Newspaper This Week In History Drive For Funds For Sunshine Pool 3854.50 - Sunshine Swimming Club Collection - Newspaper Plans For 12,000 Pounds Rooms 21st October 1965 3854.51 - Sunshine Swimming Club Collection - Newspaper Plans For Swim Club Rooms 3854.52 - Sunshine Swimming Club Collection - Newspaper Plans For Swim Club Rooms & Plans For 12,000 Pounds Rooms 21st October 1965 3854.53 - Sunshine Swimming Club Collection - Newspaper Swim Pool Defenders To March 7th March 2000 3854.54 - Sunshine Swimming Club Collection - Newspaper Make Your Vote Count Keep Our Pool In Sunshine 3854.55 - Sunshine Swimming Club Collection - Newspaper This Week In History Call For Donations For Sunshine Swimming Pool 3854.56 - Sunshine Swimming Club Collection - Newspaper Pool Promise 3854.57 - Sunshine Swimming Club Collection - Newspaper Impasse On Best Place For New Pool & Protestors Demand Pool Action 3854.58 - Sunshine Swimming Club Collection - Newspaper Report Calls For Aquatic Centre Sale 3854.59 - Sunshine Swimming Club Collection - Newspaper Talks On Shared Pool 25th April 2000 3854.60 - Sunshine Swimming Club Collection - Newspaper Group Set To Lobby For Centre 23rd June 1999 3854.61 - Sunshine Swimming Club Collection - Newspaper City In running For Swim Centre 25th May 1999 3854.62 - Sunshine Swimming Club Collection - Newspaper Troubled Waters Face Council 3854.63 - Sunshine Swimming Club Collection - Newspaper Pool Report Looks To Regional Approach 7th March 2000 3854.64 - Sunshine Swimming Club Collection - Newspaper Residents Rally For Pool 3854.65 - Sunshine Swimming Club Collection - Newspaper Pools Under Fire 3854.66 - Sunshine Swimming Club Collection - Newspaper Boiling Pointsunshine swimming club, swimming, memorabilia