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Clunes MuseumPhotograph, UNKNOWN
... ...memorials soldiers gold...Clunes Museum 36 Fraser Street enter building through Collins Place Clunes goldfields local history photography photograph monuments memorials soldiers gold TWO BLACK & WHITE POSTCARDS OF THE SOLDIERS MEMORIAL, CLUNES, CORNER FRASER STREET AND SERVICE STREET, CLUNES. ...TWO BLACK & WHITE POSTCARDS OF THE SOLDIERS MEMORIAL, CLUNES, CORNER FRASER STREET AND SERVICE STREET, CLUNES.local history, photography, photograph, monuments, memorials soldiers gold -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.China, Vase, 1930s
... Tourism in Warrnambool ‘Soldier’s (sic) Memorial, Warrnambool’ This is a white china vase with an elliptical-shaped body and a circular neck with a wider opening at the top. There is a faint brown-gold ...This is a souvenir vase produced for the tourist trade in Warrnambool. The vase was made by Victoria China in Czechoslovakia and the image of the Warrnambool War Memorial has been added for sale in Warrnambool. Similar items with suitable illustrations would have been produced for the tourist industry for other towns and places in Australia. Tourism has been an important industry in Warrnambool since the late 19th century. This vase is of interest as an example of the souvenirs available to tourists in Warrnambool in the 1930s. It is both a decorative and a useful item. This is a white china vase with an elliptical-shaped body and a circular neck with a wider opening at the top. There is a faint brown-gold colouring on the neck of the vase and this colouring is stronger on the under-side of the top opening, There is a colour illustration of the War Memorial at Warrnambool on the side of the vase. The maker’s name is on the base of the vase. ‘Soldier’s (sic) Memorial, Warrnambool’ tourism in warrnambool -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.Book, That Ragged Mob, 2009
... gold printing on the spine. The dust cover has an off white background with a photograph of some Boer War soldiers on the front and spine and colour photographs of medals, a shoulder badge and a war memorial on the back cover.The text is in two sections with eight parts in the first section and nine parts in the second section. ...gold printing on the spine. The dust cover has an off white background with a photograph of some Boer War soldiers on the front and spine and colour photographs of medals, a shoulder badge and a war memorial on the back cover.The text is in two sections with eight parts in the first section and nine parts in the second section. ...This is a history of the 3rd & 4th Victorian Bushman contingents who were sent to the Boer War in Afiruca.This is a hard covered book of 706 pages. The cover is blue with gold printing on the spine. The dust cover has an off white background with a photograph of some Boer War soldiers on the front and spine and colour photographs of medals, a shoulder badge and a war memorial on the back cover.The text is in two sections with eight parts in the first section and nine parts in the second section. The book contains many black and white photographs, maps and sketches and brief biographical notes on the soldiers who served in the military units described in the book. non-fictionThis is a history of the 3rd & 4th Victorian Bushman contingents who were sent to the Boer War in Afiruca.boer war, warrnambool -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.Plaque - Certificate, WWI, In Memoriam, BEA Henderson
... Mass produced Memorial page with a sepia original half portrait photograph of a soldier surrounded with two mounts,narrow white and dark/grey brown, and a thin gold gilt surround next to an inward angled plain, wooden frame with clear glass. ...soldier in uniform. Plaque on lower wooden frame FRANCE/29.5.18 Reverse- in pencil handwriting: ? o/c/... ... A. Henderson/of ...T/Yar..gal Mass produced Memorial page with a sepia original half portrait photograph of a soldier surrounded with two mounts,narrow white and dark/grey brown, and a thin gold gilt surround next to an inward angled plain, wooden frame with clear glass. ...Private Bertie Ernest Alfred Henderson served in the 5th Pioneer Battalion, 5th Division of the AIF. He died of wounds In France on 29/5/1918 or 1/6/1918. His burial place is Crouy British Cemetery, Crouy-sur-Somme. The framed 'In Memoriam' has been in the custody of family members until presented to W&DHS in 2013 by Mrs Beris Porter. Pte BEA Henderson, 1866, 3 Pioneer Battalion(2 Reinforcement Group) was a farmer and single. His father was Mr HH Henderson of Naringal. He enlisted on 27/5/1916 then sailed on the Themistocles on 28/7/1916 and transferred to the 5 Pioneer Battalion. His name is recorded on the War Memorial, Artillery Crescent, Warrnambool as having made the supreme sacrifice.Mass produced Memorial page with a sepia original half portrait photograph of a soldier surrounded with two mounts,narrow white and dark/grey brown, and a thin gold gilt surround next to an inward angled plain, wooden frame with clear glass. Hand white painted name, rank, number, battalion, division with decorative flourishes. A. tarnished plaque is on the mid lower frame Front- White hand painted dedication: 1866/PRIVATE B.E.A. HENDERSON/5th Pioneer Batt 5Division/A.I.F. The mass produced decorative mount has battle place names and a bird's eye view of battlefields in France. In sepia 'Glory' stand atop a rock and cross with a laurel wreath in her right hand and a scroll with ANZACS falling from her left hand. A verse is written Anzacs, you've graved your name upon Immortal Scroll/Naught can compare with what the World a claims/Zenith of a fighting patriotic soul./A host of heroes, you have but echoed back with Clarion tongue/the Spartan Sires from who you fitly sprung Coo-ee! Comrades, 'Kia-Ora' you didn't ant couch will ever be./Sacred to all Eternity. An oval cut-out holds a half portrait of the soldier in uniform. Plaque on lower wooden frame FRANCE/29.5.18 Reverse- in pencil handwriting: ? o/c/... ... A. Henderson/of ...T/Yar..galin memoriam, wwi, 5th pioneer battalion, 5th division, aif, private bea henderson, warrnambool, anzac -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.Souvenir - Warrnambool Soldiers Memorial saucer, Mid 20th Century
... soldiers of WW1. It is constructed of red granite and the Angel is carved in marble. Adjacent to it is the RSL clubrooms. The Warrnambool War Memorial is a significant space commemorating a significant event and situated in one of the most prominent sites within the city. The image on this item would therefore be a typical memory which visitors would like to take from our city. warrnambool warrnambool war memorial Soldiers Memorial Warrnambool. On rear Royal Stafford, guaranteed English Bone China. Made in England White china saucer with gold ...The War Memorial was constructed in 1925 on Merri Street at the South side of Liebig St. It was constructed to commemorate the soldiers of WW1. It is constructed of red granite and the Angel is carved in marble. Adjacent to it is the RSL clubrooms.The Warrnambool War Memorial is a significant space commemorating a significant event and situated in one of the most prominent sites within the city. The image on this item would therefore be a typical memory which visitors would like to take from our city.White china saucer with gold rim and black print of the Warrnambool War Memorial. Soldiers Memorial Warrnambool. On rear Royal Stafford, guaranteed English Bone China. Made in England warrnambool, warrnambool war memorial -
Bendigo Military MuseumPlaque - RECOGNITION PLAQUES 2011, C.2011
... Soldiers Memorial Institute & Museum which closed in 2016 all plaques were taken down that were in the building. These 3 were not put back in the original positions. .1) John Kerr Barnes OAM, refer Cat No 8040 for his volunteer service. .2) John Edward Fay, refer Cat No 8129P for his volunteer service. .3) William James Norman Smart, refer Cat No 8131.2P for his volunteer service. Brsl smirsl plaque recognition volunteer .1) Plaque, metal, front face gold ...These 3 plaques were originally placed on 3 doors within the Soldiers Memorial Institute building in Pall Mall Bendigo in recognition of the years of service as volunteers to the Bendigo RSL Sub Branch & Bendigo District RSL Sub Branch in 2011. Over time the small plaques were added regarding their ongoing volunteer years and passing. During the renovations to the Soldiers Memorial Institute & Museum which closed in 2016 all plaques were taken down that were in the building. These 3 were not put back in the original positions. .1) John Kerr Barnes OAM, refer Cat No 8040 for his volunteer service. .2) John Edward Fay, refer Cat No 8129P for his volunteer service. .3) William James Norman Smart, refer Cat No 8131.2P for his volunteer service..1) Plaque, metal, front face gold colour, all text and edging in black, one small gold plaque placed on the bottom RH corner. .2) Plaque, metal, front face gold colour, all text and edging in black, 3 small gold colour plaques have been added. .3) Plaque, metal, front face gold colour, all text and edging in black, 2 small gold colour plaques have been added.brsl, smirsl, plaque, recognition, volunteer -
Bendigo Military MuseumPainting - SOLDIERS MEMORIAL INSTITUTE
... Soldiers Memorial Institute Pall Mall Bendigo. The period of the painting is between the years 2008 and 2016 after the remodeling of the Forecourt and the major renovations to the building 2016 - 18. This is the first of 3 water colours by Stan Thomas. The building was the HQ of the Bendigo RSL now known as the Bendigo Military Museum. Refer Cat No's 8000.2, 8222, 8224 for the building history. brsl smirsl painting rsl hall Hand painted on, "RSL Hall Bendigo", "Stan Thomas" Painting, water colour, timber gold ...The building is the Soldiers Memorial Institute Pall Mall Bendigo. The period of the painting is between the years 2008 and 2016 after the remodeling of the Forecourt and the major renovations to the building 2016 - 18. This is the first of 3 water colours by Stan Thomas. The building was the HQ of the Bendigo RSL now known as the Bendigo Military Museum. Refer Cat No's 8000.2, 8222, 8224 for the building history.Painting, water colour, timber gold frame, painting is set in two white insets, painting shows a large building greyish colour with a dome on top by artist Stan Thomas.Hand painted on, "RSL Hall Bendigo", "Stan Thomas"brsl, smirsl, painting, rsl hall -
Bendigo Military MuseumCertificate - LIFE MEMBERSHIP RSL 1969, National HQ RSL Australia, C. 11.9.1969
... 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...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 ...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 -
Bendigo Military MuseumPamphlet - SOUVENIR PROGRAM, SOLDIERS MEMORIAL INSTITUTE 2018, City of Greater Bendigo, C. Nov 2018
... Souvenir program, card yellow colour folding, front page is in gold and black writing with an image of the Dome on the SMI followed by in gold, "Bendigo Soldiers Memorial Institute Revitalisation Project" then in gold, "Souvenir Program", in the centre has details re time, date, place. ...This was achieved and finally in Sept 2016 the SMI/Museum was packed up completely and the Renovations began in 2017. brsl smirsl Program "Official opening of the Bendigo Soldiers Memorial Institute Revitalisation and Military Museum 10am Thursday November 15, 2018, Lansell gardens, Pall, Mall Bendigo" Souvenir program, card yellow colour folding, front page is in gold and black writing with an image of the Dome on the SMI followed by in gold, "Bendigo Soldiers Memorial Institute Revitalisation Project" then in gold, "Souvenir Program", in the centre has details re time, date, place. ...When the SMI was opened in Nov 1921 the Bendigo RSL Sub - Branch had occupancy from that day on. The Building became a Museum opened to the public in 1998 by the RSL. The origins of this project goes back to 2011 with a letter to the City of Greater Bendigo of the possibility of an upgrade to the SMI from the Bendigo District RSL Sub - Branch Inc. Some renovations had already taken place and some structural work. After initial talks a sub - committee of 3 persons from the RSL was elected to work with the Council along with other bodies who would be involved. Plans eventuated by 2015 and were put to the RSL for approval. From there the fund raising began from the State/Federal Govt's, RSL, the Public and Council itself. This was achieved and finally in Sept 2016 the SMI/Museum was packed up completely and the Renovations began in 2017. Souvenir program, card yellow colour folding, front page is in gold and black writing with an image of the Dome on the SMI followed by in gold, "Bendigo Soldiers Memorial Institute Revitalisation Project" then in gold, "Souvenir Program", in the centre has details re time, date, place. At the bottom are the logo's of the Federal & State Governments, RSL and City of Greater Bendigo Page 2 is titled "About the Bendigo Soldiers Memorial Institute" with a photo showing the "Hustlers Royal Reserve Mine No 2" which was on the site where the SMI now stands. Page 3 has details of the program, music, Official welcome, speakers, ribbon cutting, the ODE, Last Post, National Anthem, close of formalities and light refreshments. Page 4 has a photo of the original souvenir pamphlet used at the original opening on November 15th 1921, 97 years to the day. at the bottom, "Thankyou section to all those involved in the project""Official opening of the Bendigo Soldiers Memorial Institute Revitalisation and Military Museum 10am Thursday November 15, 2018, Lansell gardens, Pall, Mall Bendigo"brsl, smirsl, program -
Bendigo Military MuseumMemorabilia - MEDALLION, BILLIARDS CHAMPION 1951
... gold in Victoria. The winner K.M. Mcleod is believed to be Kenneth Meadowbank McCleod. He enlisted initially in 1915 but was discharged medically unfit in 1916, re enlisted in 1917 No 3840 and served in the 4th LH Regt, discharged from the AIF on 6.12.1919. Refer Cat No 1805P. There were two Billiard Tables in the Soldiers Memorial...gold in Victoria. The winner K.M. Mcleod is believed to be Kenneth Meadowbank McCleod. He enlisted initially in 1915 but was discharged medically unfit in 1916, re enlisted in 1917 No 3840 and served in the 4th LH Regt, discharged from the AIF on 6.12.1919. Refer Cat No 1805P. There were two Billiard Tables in the Soldiers Memorial ...The medallion is a 1951 Commemorative being 100 years of Government and discovery of gold in Victoria. The winner K.M. Mcleod is believed to be Kenneth Meadowbank McCleod. He enlisted initially in 1915 but was discharged medically unfit in 1916, re enlisted in 1917 No 3840 and served in the 4th LH Regt, discharged from the AIF on 6.12.1919. Refer Cat No 1805P. There were two Billiard Tables in the Soldiers Memorial Institute in what was called the Billiard room. This was a source of income for the Bendigo Branch for some 70 years. One table was sold in 1967 as usage had declined and the last one was sold in 1994..1) Medallion circular bronze, front depicts 2 gold miners, oround outside is text, centre is engraved with details of who was presented with the item. Rear has a depiction of a horse carrying a man and a woman which depicts "Equality & Justice is Freedom" .2) Container for the medallion, rectangular shape brown colour, front has in gold a Coat of Arms with "Victoria" under. inside lid is a cream silk lining with the makers details in gold, medallion is set in red velvet. lid is hinged in brass with a brass closing catch.On face of Medallion, "Centenary of Government of Victoria 1851 - 1951". Centre of Medallion, "Awarded to K.M. McLeod Bendigo RSL Centenary Billiards Champion"brsl, smirsl, medallion, billiards -
Bendigo Military MuseumPrint - MENIN GATE, FRAMED PRINT, WW1, 2005
... Colour copy of an original oil painting depicting ghostly soldiers marching across a field in front of the Menin Gate Memorial, Ypres, France. Frame - timber, brown stain, decorative moulding with gold colour inner edge. ...Colour copy of an original oil painting depicting ghostly soldiers marching across a field in front of the Menin Gate Memorial, Ypres, France. Frame - timber, brown stain, decorative moulding with gold colour inner edge. ...Print copy of a painting by Australian artist Will LONGSTAFF. "MENIN GATE AT MIDNIGHT"Print - on paper. Colour copy of an original oil painting depicting ghostly soldiers marching across a field in front of the Menin Gate Memorial, Ypres, France. Frame - timber, brown stain, decorative moulding with gold colour inner edge. Double layer mount in dark blue and gold colour cardboard. Glass front MDF board backing. On back of frame - handwritten information.Information details - handwritten black ink pen. "THE MENIN GATE". To Runk/ from Dad & Mum (Peter & Elizabeth)/ February 2005 - handwritten grey lead pencil. "34009".framed print, accessories, ww1, menin gate -
Bendigo Military MuseumArtwork, other - GEMSTONE CRAFT
... The work depicts the Soldiers Memorial Institute Building (Bendigo Military Museum) using a number of coloured gemstone chips adhered to a support board, list of Gemstone chips listed on the back of frame, original hand made craft. Frame timber with gold...gold engraving on black plastic. "Presented to the Bendigo RSL from the Rotary Club of Kangaroo Flat 1 July 2017" framed accessories rotary club smirsl brsl Information printed on paper on back of board, "Good/idea/ Ph 704973 o0 - 5005115/ Gem name and colour/ Ruby red/Spinel pink/ Sapphire blue/ Lapis La2uh blue/ Jade green, Tomaline black/ Apatite light green/ Peridot light green" The work depicts the Soldiers Memorial Institute Building (Bendigo Military Museum) using a number of coloured gemstone chips adhered to a support board, list of Gemstone chips listed on the back of frame, original hand made craft. ...Presentation plaque adhered to glass front, bottom centre, gold engraving on black plastic. "Presented to the Bendigo RSL from the Rotary Club of Kangaroo Flat 1 July 2017"The work depicts the Soldiers Memorial Institute Building (Bendigo Military Museum) using a number of coloured gemstone chips adhered to a support board, list of Gemstone chips listed on the back of frame, original hand made craft. Frame timber with gold paint, 3D look with black fabric mount, glass front and MDF board backing and MDF board stand.Information printed on paper on back of board, "Good/idea/ Ph 704973 o0 - 5005115/ Gem name and colour/ Ruby red/Spinel pink/ Sapphire blue/ Lapis La2uh blue/ Jade green, Tomaline black/ Apatite light green/ Peridot light green"framed accessories, rotary club, smirsl, brsl -
Bendigo Military MuseumCard - PERSONAL INVITATION, C.2018
... gold and black, one sided. The card sets out the invitation by the Mayor of Bendigo to the re opening of the Bendigo Soldiers Memorial Institute project, time, place, date, rsvp and contact details....Main points, "Bendigo Soldiers Memorial Institute Revitalisation Project - Greater Bendigo Mayor Cr Margaret O'Rourke is pleased to invite Peter Ball - 10.am Thursday 15, 2018" Invitation card Personal, light yellow colour, markings/text in gold and black, one sided. ...This particular invite to Peter Ball Bendigo District RSL Sub Branch was involved with the first initial discussions with Council up to plans approved in 2015. Refer Cat No 8056.4 re project history and re opening.Invitation card Personal, light yellow colour, markings/text in gold and black, one sided. The card sets out the invitation by the Mayor of Bendigo to the re opening of the Bendigo Soldiers Memorial Institute project, time, place, date, rsvp and contact details.Main points, "Bendigo Soldiers Memorial Institute Revitalisation Project - Greater Bendigo Mayor Cr Margaret O'Rourke is pleased to invite Peter Ball - 10.am Thursday 15, 2018"brsl, smirsl, invitation, reviatalisation. -
Bendigo Military MuseumBook - NON FICTION, ARMY, WW2, Australian War Memorial, Soldiering On, The Australia Army at Home and Overseas, 1942
... Gold coloured Rising Sun badge at bottom RH corner of front cover. Illustrated end papers. 200 pages with cut edges. Contains illustrations including colour plates, photographs and line drawings. Text in black type. No dust jacket. Soldiering On, The Australia Army at Home and Overseas. Book NON FICTION, ARMY, WW2 Australian War Memorial ...Part of the Bennetts Collection. See Catalogue No. 9726P for details of "Alva Marie Bennetts" service.Maroon buckram covered hard back book. Title on cover and spine in gold coloured lettering. Gold coloured Rising Sun badge at bottom RH corner of front cover. Illustrated end papers. 200 pages with cut edges. Contains illustrations including colour plates, photographs and line drawings. Text in black type. No dust jacket.Handwritten in black ink on title page: '’A Callaghan, 41 Patterson St. Carrum”alva bennetts, army, ww2, book -
Bendigo Military MuseumBook - BATTALION HISTORY, WW2 - ARMY, David Hay, "NOTHING OVER US", 1984
... gold colour print on spine. Dust cover - paper, white and dark green colour print on front and spine on dark green, mid brown and cream colour background. Front illustration - brown colour crayon drawing of an Australian soldier. Flaps - white colour printed information. 604 pages, cut, plain white colour paper. Illustrated black and white and colour photographs, maps and drawings. End papers - front and back - sepia toned photograph of troops on Parade, background streetscape of trees and tram. "NOTHING OVER US" Book BATTALION HISTORY, WW2 - ARMY David Hay Australian War Memorial ...From the title page - "NOTHING OVER US/ The story of/ The 2/6th Australian Infantry Battalion" Part of the "William (Bill) THOMASON" Collection. Refer Cat. No. 4136P for more items.Hardcover book with dust cover. Cover - cardboard, mid brown colour buckram, gold colour print on spine. Dust cover - paper, white and dark green colour print on front and spine on dark green, mid brown and cream colour background. Front illustration - brown colour crayon drawing of an Australian soldier. Flaps - white colour printed information. 604 pages, cut, plain white colour paper. Illustrated black and white and colour photographs, maps and drawings. End papers - front and back - sepia toned photograph of troops on Parade, background streetscape of trees and tram. publications, books, history 2/6th infantry battalion, william (bill) thomason collection -
Bendigo Military MuseumBook - VIETNAM, Ian McNEILL, "THE TEAM", 1984
... gold colour print on spine. Dustcover - paper, green and black colour print on front and spine on cream colour background. Front illustration - black and white photograph of three soldiers. Flaps with black print information. 534 pages - cut, plain, white colour paper. Illustrated black and white photographs and maps. End papers - front and back - brown beige colour map. "THE TEAM" Book VIETNAM Ian McNEILL Australian War Memorial ...From the Title page - "THE TEAM/ AUSTRALIAN ARMY ADVISERS/ IN VIETNAM 1962-1972" Part of the "William (Bill) THOMASON" Collection. Refer Cat No. 4136P for more items.Hardcover book with dust cover. Cover - cardboard, green colour buckram, gold colour print on spine. Dustcover - paper, green and black colour print on front and spine on cream colour background. Front illustration - black and white photograph of three soldiers. Flaps with black print information. 534 pages - cut, plain, white colour paper. Illustrated black and white photographs and maps. End papers - front and back - brown beige colour map.publications, books, vietnam, army, william (bill) thomason collection -
Bendigo Military MuseumHonour Board - BENDIGO RSL HONOUR BOARD, Bendigo RSL Sub Branch, C.1924
... Soldiers Memorial Institute Building. Refer also Cat No’s 8019 & 8020. Brsl smirsl executive bendigo “Bendigo R.S.L.” Honour Board rectangular shape, timber construction, brown stained with text in gold writing re the Presidents, Secretaries and Treasurers of the Bendigo RSL Sub branch from 1924 - 2005. ...This Roll begins in 1924 which is incorrect. As the notations centre of the board states “there is gross errors and emissions etc”, “refer to Appendix One of A Century of Service”, the history of the RSL Bendigo, Cat No 8093. The true roll starts 2015/16. Also stated “As of 28.10.2000 - Bendigo District RSL”. Names were added on this role up to approx 2015. As a new Honour Board was being put together to combine the old & new RSL Sub Branch it was decided to omit the names on the old board so it only reflected “Bendigo RSL”. The new board will be placed in the Bendigo District RSL Sub Branch Havilah Rd plus also contain Life Members. The old board will remain in the Soldiers Memorial Institute Building. Refer also Cat No’s 8019 & 8020.Honour Board rectangular shape, timber construction, brown stained with text in gold writing re the Presidents, Secretaries and Treasurers of the Bendigo RSL Sub branch from 1924 - 2005.“Bendigo R.S.L.”brsl, smirsl, executive, bendigo -
Bendigo Military MuseumPlaque - 38TH BN COMFORTS FUND, 38th Battalion Comforts Fund, C.1921
... Soldiers Memorial Institute Bendigo in 1921. After closure in 2016-18 for the renovations to SMI the plaque was then placed in what was originally called the "Writing Room" now called "The Building and RSL History Room". The plaque had the gold...Soldiers Memorial Institute Bendigo in 1921. After closure in 2016-18 for the renovations to SMI the plaque was then placed in what was originally called the "Writing Room" now called "The Building and RSL History Room". The plaque had the gold ...This plaque was originally placed in the Foyer (Vestibule on original plans) of the Soldiers Memorial Institute Bendigo in 1921. After closure in 2016-18 for the renovations to SMI the plaque was then placed in what was originally called the "Writing Room" now called "The Building and RSL History Room". The plaque had the gold paint renewed about 2012 - 15.Plaque marble, grey with streaks of white through, inscription is engraved with Gold paint. The plaque is attached via 2 screws to a backing board on a wall."38th BATTALION COMFORTS FUND supplied portion of the funds for this building. Rene Neill Hon Sec"brsl, smirsl, 38th -
Bendigo Military MuseumCertificate - CHARTER WOMENS AUXILLARY, Vic State Branch RSL, 25.5.1994
... 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...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 ...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 -
Bendigo Military MuseumBook - BOOK, KOREA, With the Australians in Korea, 1960 - 3rd Edition
... Gold print on spine. 294 cut, plain, being pages. Illustrated black / white / colour photos & maps. Illustrated with soldiers on patrol on end papers in green / cream. With the Australians in Korea Book BOOK, KOREA Normal Bartlett for the Board of the Australian War Memorial Halstead Press Australian War Memorial ...Hard cardboard cover, buckram mid green. Gold print on spine. 294 cut, plain, being pages. Illustrated black / white / colour photos & maps. Illustrated with soldiers on patrol on end papers in green / cream.book, korea, australians in -
Bendigo Military MuseumBook - BOOK,HISTORY, Norman Bartlett for the Board of the Australian War Memorial, Australia at Arms, Reprinted: 1962
... gold print on spine. 265 cut, plain, beige, pages. Black / white photos & illustrations. End papers illustrated in green / cream. 2 Full length portraits of uniformed soldiers with maps in background. Australia at Arms Book BOOK,HISTORY. Norman Bartlett for the Board of the Australian War Memorial ...Hard, cardboard cover, mid green buckram, with gold print on spine. 265 cut, plain, beige, pages. Black / white photos & illustrations. End papers illustrated in green / cream. 2 Full length portraits of uniformed soldiers with maps in background.book, at arms, awm -
Bendigo Military MuseumPhotograph - CARD & PHOTOGRAPHS, AUST LIGHT HORSE WW1, The Australian Memorial Card Co
... Memorial Card. Black cardboard with gold printing. It is a religious article with images and prayers. In the top centre is an oval shaped hole with a B & W portrait of an Aust soldier. ...Memorial Card. Black cardboard with gold printing. It is a religious article with images and prayers. In the top centre is an oval shaped hole with a B & W portrait of an Aust soldier. ...In WW1 the Australian Light Horse served from the Suez Canal right around through Palestine - Syria.1. Memorial Card. Black cardboard with gold printing. It is a religious article with images and prayers. In the top centre is an oval shaped hole with a B & W portrait of an Aust soldier. Slouch hat with side up. 2. Set of 31 B & W photos depicting scenes of light horse activity. Beaches - Middle East buildings - locals - repairing train lines - daily life - campsites - ships off shore etc.Thomas McGinty, Beloved son of Catherine Power. "Who gave his life for the Empire. At Gallipoli, Turkey, August 13 - 1915. Aged 33 years.ww1, middle east, light horse -
Bendigo Military MuseumBook - BOOK, KOREA, Out in the Cold, 2000
... gold print on front, spine & back. Front cover has 3 black & white photos - top navy, middle air force, bottom army; with a muted black & white photo of a group of soldiers in a single file in the background. Spine has dark gold background. Book is black, front end paper & fly leaf black & white photo. 92 pages, cut, plain, white. Illustrated black & white & colour photos & maps. Out in the Cold Book BOOK, KOREA Ben Evans, Military History Section, Australian War Memorial ...Out in the Cold - Australia's involvement in the Korean War 1950 - 1953.Soft cardboard cover, black white & gold print on front, spine & back. Front cover has 3 black & white photos - top navy, middle air force, bottom army; with a muted black & white photo of a group of soldiers in a single file in the background. Spine has dark gold background. Book is black, front end paper & fly leaf black & white photo. 92 pages, cut, plain, white. Illustrated black & white & colour photos & maps.books, korea, military -
Bendigo Military MuseumBook - BOOK, WAR HERITAGE, Remember Them, A Guide to Victoria's Wartime Heritage, 2009
... memorials in Victoria is a story of courage and sacrifice, of devotion to duty, and of a family's terrible loss. Book heritage wartime Victoria Handwritten in black ink on front fly leaf: "Peter Ball", "RSL Stamp" Hard cover, red plastic over cardboard, white print on spine. Dust cover silver, gold & black print on front, spine & back. Coloured image of a sculpture of two soldiers ...Remember Them, A Guide to Victoria's Wartime Heritage. From front flap: Behind each of the thousands of war memorials in Victoria is a story of courage and sacrifice, of devotion to duty, and of a family's terrible loss. Hard cover, red plastic over cardboard, white print on spine. Dust cover silver, gold & black print on front, spine & back. Coloured image of a sculpture of two soldiers on front. End papers are red. 307 pages, cut plain, white. Illustrated colour photos & illustrations.Handwritten in black ink on front fly leaf: "Peter Ball", "RSL Stamp"book, heritage, wartime, victoria -
Bendigo Military MuseumBook - BOOK WW1, Brenda Stevens - Chambers, Honkie & Ginny, 2013
... gold fields of Bendigo. A personal tale from a grand niece. books biography western front Handwritten in black ink on title page: "To Bendigo Memorial Museum with many thanks. Brenda S-C, August 2013" Biography. Honkie & Ginny from Black Sheep to Holy Dove - Henry Foster Midgley 1894 - 1917. Soft cardboard cover, black print on front, spine & back, yellow background. Front has 2 sepia portraits, smaller one of women superimposed over corner of soldier ...Honkie & Ginny is a journey that travels from the cottages of Port Melbourne to Gallipoli, the battle fields of the Western Front and the gold fields of Bendigo. A personal tale from a grand niece.Biography. Honkie & Ginny from Black Sheep to Holy Dove - Henry Foster Midgley 1894 - 1917. Soft cardboard cover, black print on front, spine & back, yellow background. Front has 2 sepia portraits, smaller one of women superimposed over corner of soldier in uniform, small colour photo of At Peace in Flanders poppies below portraits. Back cover has colour photo of a wreath. 220 pages, cut plain paper. Illustrated in black & white photos, line drawings, posters & paintings. Handwritten in black ink on title page: "To Bendigo Memorial Museum with many thanks. Brenda S-C, August 2013" books, biography, western front -
Bendigo Military MuseumPhotograph - PHOTOGRAPHS 38TH, FRAMED, Galleria Framing & Prints
... Soldiers Memorial Institute). They laid up in July 2015. Passchendaele Barracks Trust framed photographs 38th BN Underneath photos on a white sticker: "The Kings Colours and Regimental Colours were presented on behalf on the citizens of Bendigo by Governor General Sir Ronald Munro Ferguson KCMC to the Battalion on 14th June 1916" "The Colours are at All Saints Cathedral Bendigo" RHS front bottom corner & LHS back sticker bearing: "No 71" Coloured photos of Kings Colours, Plaque in Darwin & Regimental Colours of 38th Battalion. Mounted on maroon background in brown frame with gold ...These Colours of the 38th BN are now laid up in the Bendigo Military Museum Pall Mall Bendigo (Soldiers Memorial Institute). They laid up in July 2015.Coloured photos of Kings Colours, Plaque in Darwin & Regimental Colours of 38th Battalion. Mounted on maroon background in brown frame with gold inner trim. Glass front, cardboard backing with wire hanging strap.Underneath photos on a white sticker: "The Kings Colours and Regimental Colours were presented on behalf on the citizens of Bendigo by Governor General Sir Ronald Munro Ferguson KCMC to the Battalion on 14th June 1916" "The Colours are at All Saints Cathedral Bendigo" RHS front bottom corner & LHS back sticker bearing: "No 71"passchendaele barracks trust, framed, photographs, 38th bn -
Bendigo Military MuseumBook - BOOK, MILITARY HISTORY, Norman Bartlett, Australia at Arms, 1962
... gold print on spine. End papers illustrated in green with maps & figure of soldiers. 265 pages with cut edges & black & white photos & drawings. Australia at Arms Book BOOK, MILITARY HISTORY Norman Bartlett Australian War Memorial ...An anthology of true life stories as told by Australians who served in New Zealand, South Africa, World War I & II.Hard, green, buckram cover embossed with gold shield surrounded by laurel wreath. Dust jacket with colour illustration on front. Title in white print on green background. Title in gold print on spine. End papers illustrated in green with maps & figure of soldiers. 265 pages with cut edges & black & white photos & drawings.books-biography, military history, photography, illustrations -
Bendigo Military MuseumBook, Norman Bartlett for the Board of Management of the Australian War Memorial, Australia at Arms, First published 1955, reprinted 1962
... gold print on front cover & spine. 265 pages, cut plain light beige paper, illustrated with black & white photos, maps & illustrations. Front & back end papers & fly leaves illustrated in dark green & cream, 2 soldiers in uniform with map in back ground. Australia at Arms Book BOOK Norman Bartlett for the Board of Management of the Australian War Memorial ...Hard cardboard cover, dark green buckram with gold print on front cover & spine. 265 pages, cut plain light beige paper, illustrated with black & white photos, maps & illustrations. Front & back end papers & fly leaves illustrated in dark green & cream, 2 soldiers in uniform with map in back ground.books, military history -
Bendigo Military MuseumPainting - BENDIGO CENOTAPH, FRAMED, 1988
... Memorial in Australia during its rededication just before ANZAC Day 1988 following its extensive refurbishment. It had first been dedicated in June 1957 and it is normally flood lit at night. It is not known for sure when the painting was donated to the Bendigo RSL but it was hanging in the Foyer years before the Soldiers Memorial Institute became a Museum in 1998. cenotaph Bendigo painting brsl smirsl Label black print on gold bottom centre: "Bendigo's Cenotaph" Rear of painting hand written in black felt pen & black ink: "History of the Cenotaph by Dacre Smyth, 1988" Frame - Light timber, gold trim, no glass. ...Bendigo's Cenotaph by Dacre Smyth 1988. Bendigo's War Memorial in the city centre is a half size replica of the famous Cenotaph in London. Some 4-1/2 metres high, the Bendigo RSL President described it as the best country Memorial in Australia during its rededication just before ANZAC Day 1988 following its extensive refurbishment. It had first been dedicated in June 1957 and it is normally flood lit at night. It is not known for sure when the painting was donated to the Bendigo RSL but it was hanging in the Foyer years before the Soldiers Memorial Institute became a Museum in 1998. Frame - Light timber, gold trim, no glass. Original coloured oil painting of the Cenotaph, Bendigo in foreground with Charing Cross buildings & fountain in the background. Label black print on gold bottom centre: "Bendigo's Cenotaph" Rear of painting hand written in black felt pen & black ink: "History of the Cenotaph by Dacre Smyth, 1988" cenotaph, bendigo, painting, brsl, smirsl -
Bendigo Military MuseumBook - ANTHOLOGY, MILITARY, Norman Bartlett for the Australian War Memorial, "AUSTRALIA AT ARMS", 1955
... gold print on front and spine. Dustcover, paper with white and black print on front, spine and book. Illustrated in colour the painting "ANZAC the Landing" by George Lambert. Flaps with printed information. 265 pages, cut, plain, off white paper. Illustrated, black and white photographs and paintings from the "Australian War Memorial". End papers - illustrated green colour print two soldiers...gold print on front and spine. Dustcover, paper with white and black print on front, spine and book. Illustrated in colour the painting "ANZAC the Landing" by George Lambert. Flaps with printed information. 265 pages, cut, plain, off white paper. Illustrated, black and white photographs and paintings from the "Australian War Memorial". End papers - illustrated green colour print two soldiers ...From the Dust Cover "AUSTRALIA AT ARMS/ An Anthology of true life stories from many wars, told by Australians who served in New/ Zealand, the Sudan, South Africa, China, Mesopotamia, Gallipoli, Palestine, France, North Africa, Crete, Malaya and New Guinea."Hard cover book with dust cover. Hardcover, cardboard with dark green colour with gold print on front and spine. Dustcover, paper with white and black print on front, spine and book. Illustrated in colour the painting "ANZAC the Landing" by George Lambert. Flaps with printed information. 265 pages, cut, plain, off white paper. Illustrated, black and white photographs and paintings from the "Australian War Memorial". End papers - illustrated green colour print two soldiers with a map in the background.publications, books, military history, anthology
