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Monbulk RSL Sub BranchBook, GL Kristtianson, The politics of patriotism : the pressure group activities of the Returned Servicemen's League, 1966
... The politics of patriotism : the pressure group activities of the Returned Servicemen's League...The politics of patriotism : the pressure group activities of the Returned Servicemen's League Book GL Kristtianson Australian National University Press ...s Australia's largest veterans' organization, the R.S.L. has been the subject of bitter controversy. The League has often been attacked, and as frequently defended, but it has never been examined in depth by an impartial observer. This book is the first detailed and dispassionate examination. It is not an 'official', or even an authorized account of the R.S.L.'s pressure group activities - while the League provided unrestricted access to its files and records, the organization's leaders exercised no censorship or control over the final results. The author examines the R.S.L.'s attempts to influence the Commonwealth government against a background of continual internal conflict over tactics. He describes the constant approaches to the government on pensions, medical benefits, war service homes, soldier settlement, employment preference, and gratuities, as well as on such controversial subjects as defence and anti-communism, all of which serve to mark the R.S.L. as one of Australia’s most active pressure groups. The book also points to the danger implicit in the R.S.L.'s attempt to monopolize the virtues which it claims are uniquely Australian. In its rigid enforcement of the exclusiveness of Anzac Day, it is argued, lie both the League's peculiar strength and its greatest problems.Index, ill, p.286.non-fictions Australia's largest veterans' organization, the R.S.L. has been the subject of bitter controversy. The League has often been attacked, and as frequently defended, but it has never been examined in depth by an impartial observer. This book is the first detailed and dispassionate examination. It is not an 'official', or even an authorized account of the R.S.L.'s pressure group activities - while the League provided unrestricted access to its files and records, the organization's leaders exercised no censorship or control over the final results. The author examines the R.S.L.'s attempts to influence the Commonwealth government against a background of continual internal conflict over tactics. He describes the constant approaches to the government on pensions, medical benefits, war service homes, soldier settlement, employment preference, and gratuities, as well as on such controversial subjects as defence and anti-communism, all of which serve to mark the R.S.L. as one of Australia’s most active pressure groups. The book also points to the danger implicit in the R.S.L.'s attempt to monopolize the virtues which it claims are uniquely Australian. In its rigid enforcement of the exclusiveness of Anzac Day, it is argued, lie both the League's peculiar strength and its greatest problems. australia - politics and government, pressure groups - australia -
Lara RSL Sub BranchBook, Returned Servicemen's League, 1965 50th Anniversary - Victorian Branch
... Returned Servicemen's League...Returned Serviceman's League 1965 J.P. McKelvey VX27173 Lara RSL 1965 logo of the RSL on front with words, "Serving Still" underneath. Then below '1965 50th Anniversary' and below that 'Victorian Branch' Green covered booklet 1965 50th Anniversary - Victorian Branch Book Returned Servicemen's League ...Booklet produced for Victorian RSL as a yearly booklet for 1965 containing information on Pensions, Welfare, Membership, Procedures, Ceremonies, etc. The booklet belonged to J.P. McKelvey VX27173 Born 1904, Died 1970. Member of 1st Australian Signal Corps, 2nd AIF. Served in the middle East and South West Pacific. A member of the Lara RSL from 1964 till 1970.A booklet produced each year by the RSL Victoria for its members.Green covered booklet1965 logo of the RSL on front with words, "Serving Still" underneath. Then below '1965 50th Anniversary' and below that 'Victorian Branch'rsl, booklet, rsl victorian branch, 50th anniversary, returned serviceman's league, 1965, j.p. mckelvey, vx27173, lara rsl -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Document - R.S.L. BENDIGO COLLECTION: THE CALL TO THE CARNIVAL
... ...Returned Servicemen's League...History House 11 Mackenzie Street Bendigo goldfields CLUBS Social Returned Servicemen's League R.S.L. Bendigo Collection - The Call to the Carnival Diggers' Carnival Parma Dance Club Annual Victory Ball G V Lansell G R Wheeler W R Porter Printed circular titled 'The Call to the Carnival' to all members of the R.S.L. ...Printed circular titled 'The Call to the Carnival' to all members of the R.S.L. Mentioned that it would also reach those who are not members, but should be. Carnival went from October 19th to December 4th. Mentioned is the Club Building Fund, Relief Patriotic Fund and information about the carnival.clubs, social, returned servicemen's league, r.s.l. bendigo collection - the call to the carnival, diggers' carnival, parma dance club, annual victory ball, g v lansell, g r wheeler, w r porter -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.Article, Mitcham RSL Honours Mr. Cec Cook, 1970
... Mitcham Returned Servicemen's League...Mitcham Returned Servicemen's League Cook A. C. Panelli E. Article on proclamation of Cec Cook as Mitcham RSL's Man of the Year. ...Article on proclamation of Cec Cook as Mitcham RSL's Man of the Year. Presentation for his 50 years of service, with obituary for Eugene (Gene) Panelli, World War 1 Veteran and Mitcham RSL Member.Article on proclamation of Cec Cook as Mitcham RSL's Man of the Year and presentation for his 50 years of service, with obituary for Eugene (Gene) Panelli, World War 1 Veteran and Mitcham RSL Member.Article on proclamation of Cec Cook as Mitcham RSL's Man of the Year. Presentation for his 50 years of service, with obituary for Eugene (Gene) Panelli, World War 1 Veteran and Mitcham RSL Member.mitcham returned servicemen's league, cook, a. c., panelli, e. -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.Article, RSL Can Back Claim, 1958?
... Returned Servicemen's League...Whitehorse Historical Society Inc. 2-10 Deep Creek Road Mitcham melbourne Returned Servicemen's League McKellar Colin RSL can produce evidence to support its no-confidence vote in the Minister for Repatriation, Senator McKellar. ...RSL can produce evidence to support its no-confidence vote in the Minister for Repatriation, Senator McKellar.RSL can produce evidence to support its no-confidence vote in the Minister for Repatriation, Senator McKellar.RSL can produce evidence to support its no-confidence vote in the Minister for Repatriation, Senator McKellar.returned servicemen's league, mckellar, colin -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.Document, RSL Mitcham Sub-branch, 1949 - 2012
... Mitcham Returned Servicemen's League...Mitcham Returned Servicemen's League 2014 Papers of the RSL Mitcham Sub-branch, which closed in 2014. ...Papers of the RSL Mitcham Sub-branch, which closed in 2014.Papers of the RSL Mitcham Sub-branch, which closed in 2014. Contents lists in boxes.Papers of the RSL Mitcham Sub-branch, which closed in 2014.mitcham returned servicemen's league, 2014 -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.Map, Mitcham RSL Meeting Hall, 4/12/1963 12:00:00 AM
... Mitcham Returned Servicemen's League...Mitcham Returned Servicemen's League McDowall Street Mitcham Harrison Street Mitcham Working drawing including elevations & sections for the new RSL Meeting Hall in Mitcham. ...Working drawing including elevations & sections for the new RSL Meeting Hall in Mitcham.Working drawing including elevations & sections for the new RSL Meeting Hall in Mitcham. Architect: Bates Smart & McCutcheon.Working drawing including elevations & sections for the new RSL Meeting Hall in Mitcham. mitcham returned servicemen's league, mcdowall street, mitcham, harrison street, mitcham -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.Card, Mitcham RSL Sub Branch, 2000
... Mitcham Returned Servicemen's League...Foley Mitcham RSL Mitcham Returned Servicemen's League Laminated Membership Card No 00114 of the Mitcham RSL Sub Branch A laminated membership card Mitcham RSL Sub Branch Card Mitcham RSL Sub Branch ...Laminated Membership Card No 00114 of the Mitcham RSL Sub BranchA laminated membership cardLaminated Membership Card No 00114 of the Mitcham RSL Sub Branchmitcham rsl, mitcham returned servicemen's league -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.Pamphlet, Report, 23/10/1951 12:00:00 AM
... Mitcham Returned Servicemens League report by Secretary / Treasurer, A.C.Cook giving detailed history of the Mitcham Memorial Hall....Whitehorse Historical Society Inc. 2-10 Deep Creek Road Mitcham melbourne clubs and associations mitcham returned servicemens league cook a.c. mitcham memorial hall Mitcham Returned Servicemens League report by Secretary / Treasurer, A.C.Cook giving detailed history of the Mitcham Memorial Hall. ...Mitcham Returned Servicemens League report by Secretary / Treasurer, A.C.Cook giving detailed history of the Mitcham Memorial Hall.Mitcham Returned Servicemens League report by Secretary / Treasurer, A.C.Cook giving detailed history of the Mitcham Memorial Hall.Mitcham Returned Servicemens League report by Secretary / Treasurer, A.C.Cook giving detailed history of the Mitcham Memorial Hall.clubs and associations, mitcham returned servicemens league, cook, a.c., mitcham memorial hall -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.Document, Mitcham Returned Servicemens League, 12/10/1970 12:00:00 AM
... Outline history of Mitcham Sub-branch, Returned Servicemens League - Secretary, L. Stacey. ...Whitehorse Historical Society Inc. 2-10 Deep Creek Road Mitcham melbourne clubs and associations mitcham returned servicemens league Outline history of Mitcham Sub-branch, Returned Servicemens League - Secretary, L. ...Outline history of Mitcham Sub-branch, Returned Servicemens League - Secretary, L. Stacey. Information obtained by M. Leach.Outline history of Mitcham Sub-branch, Returned Servicemens League - Secretary, L. Stacey. Information obtained by M. Leach.Outline history of Mitcham Sub-branch, Returned Servicemens League - Secretary, L. Stacey. Information obtained by M. Leach.clubs and associations, mitcham returned servicemens league -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.Article, What's new in town?, 1993
... Mitcham Returned Servicemens League has opened a bistro at its rooms at McDowall Street, Mitcham. ...Whitehorse Historical Society Inc. 2-10 Deep Creek Road Mitcham melbourne clubs and associations mitcham returned servicemens league donchi. bill Mitcham Returned Servicemens' League has opened a bistro at its rooms at McDowall Street, Mitcham. ...Mitcham Returned Servicemens' League has opened a bistro at its rooms at McDowall Street, Mitcham.Mitcham Returned Servicemens League has opened a bistro at its rooms at McDowall Street, Mitcham. Chef Bill Donchi has been employed. The original site of the R.S.L. was a weatherboard hospital.Mitcham Returned Servicemens' League has opened a bistro at its rooms at McDowall Street, Mitcham.clubs and associations, mitcham returned servicemens league, donchi. bill -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.Article, Closure threat, 1996
... Mitcham Returned Servicemens League has financial troubles. ...Whitehorse Historical Society Inc. 2-10 Deep Creek Road Mitcham melbourne clubs and associations mitcham returned servicemens league deighton john (brigadier) Mitcham Returned Servicemens League has financial troubles. ...Mitcham Returned Servicemens League has financial troubles. R.S.L. state secretary, Brigadier John Deighton says it is likely the building may have to be sold.Mitcham Returned Servicemens League has financial troubles. R.S.L. state secretary, Brigadier John Deighton says it is likely the building may have to be sold. The R.S.L. finds it difficult to compete with nearby Mitcham Hotel.Mitcham Returned Servicemens League has financial troubles. R.S.L. state secretary, Brigadier John Deighton says it is likely the building may have to be sold.clubs and associations, mitcham returned servicemens league, deighton, john (brigadier) -
Bendigo Military MuseumCertificate - MR BENDIGO 1945, Bendigo RSL Sub Branch, C.1945
... Framed certificate, frame is timber gold colour, certificate backing is maroon colour, certificate is a cream colour with ornate edging around the details, at the top is the RSL Logo followed by “Returned Servicemen’s League Bendigo Sub Branch” Details of the award follow, signed and dated, all print in blue and black....Brsl smirsl certificate Main points; “Presented to Mr W.J.Turner - Winner of the Mr Bendigo Competition in aid of the League’s Patriotic fund 1945 - Amount raised £666” “Geo V Lansell President” “W R Porter Secretary” Framed certificate, frame is timber gold colour, certificate backing is maroon colour, certificate is a cream colour with ornate edging around the details, at the top is the RSL Logo followed by “Returned Servicemen’s League Bendigo Sub Branch” Details of the award follow, signed and dated, all print in blue and black. ...The Certificate relates to William John Turner Bendigo RSL Sub Branch. Refer Cat No 8029 for details of his fund raising and work with the Sub Branch. Refer Cat No 8030 for details on his Committee history and WW1 service.Framed certificate, frame is timber gold colour, certificate backing is maroon colour, certificate is a cream colour with ornate edging around the details, at the top is the RSL Logo followed by “Returned Servicemen’s League Bendigo Sub Branch” Details of the award follow, signed and dated, all print in blue and black.Main points; “Presented to Mr W.J.Turner - Winner of the Mr Bendigo Competition in aid of the League’s Patriotic fund 1945 - Amount raised £666” “Geo V Lansell President” “W R Porter Secretary”brsl, smirsl, certificate -
Lara RSL Sub BranchBooklet, Rules RSSAILA Handbook, 15 /3/1953
... Very early drawn up RULESof what now is RETURNED SERVICEMENS LEAGUE .RULES OF THE VICTORIAN BRANCH R.S.S.A.I .L.A ....Lara RSL Sub Branch McClelland Ave Lara Very early drawn up RULESof what now is RETURNED SERVICEMENS LEAGUE .RULES OF THE VICTORIAN BRANCH R.S.S.A.I .L.A . ...Very early drawn up RULESof what now is RETURNED SERVICEMENS LEAGUE .RULES OF THE VICTORIAN BRANCH R.S.S.A.I .L.A .This object represents the beginnings of a most signifigant league ofSERVICE PEOPLE .An oblong cardboard covered 50 page handbook.Faded once red,cover .Some damage to top left hand cover.RULES OF THE VICTORIAN BRANCH of THE RETURNED SAILORS :SOLDIERS&AIRMANS IMPERIALLEAGUE of AUSTRALIA.[FRONT COVER]THE PREMIER PRINTING CO.PTY.LTD . -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.Photograph Album, Kodak, Phillip Island Cemetery, c 1990
... 5 Photographs of the Garden of Remembrance. 466-10 - Garden of Remembrance sign 466-11 - On the 8th November 1990, two Life Members of the League, Mr Eddie Patton and Mr Ken Lang, planted a young seedling from the original Lone Pine from Gallipoli in the Memorial Garden 466-12 - The Returned Servicemens League placed a Flagpole and Granite Stone in the Memorial Garden in memory of the fallen 466-13 & 14 - Garden of Remembrance Plaques...Phillip Island Cemetery Nancy McHaffie Edith Jeffrey 5 Photographs of the Garden of Remembrance. 466-10 - Garden of Remembrance sign 466-11 - On the 8th November 1990, two Life Members of the League, Mr Eddie Patton and Mr Ken Lang, planted a young seedling from the original Lone Pine from Gallipoli in the Memorial Garden 466-12 - The Returned Servicemens League placed a Flagpole and Granite Stone in the Memorial Garden in memory of the fallen 466-13 & 14 - Garden of Remembrance Plaques Phillip Island Cemetery Photograph Album Kodak ...The Album was compiled by Nancy McHaffie late 1990's, with the assistance of Edith Jeffery's, with her book "Garden of Memories" and extensive knowledge of Phillip Island. The Cemetery lies back from the road and is surrounded by Manna Gums, rare Peppermint Gums, Blackwoods and other native trees. In all 25 acres of land were set aside as Crown Land in the land settlement of 1868. There are 6.2 acres of wetlands near the cemetery entrance.5 Photographs of the Garden of Remembrance. 466-10 - Garden of Remembrance sign 466-11 - On the 8th November 1990, two Life Members of the League, Mr Eddie Patton and Mr Ken Lang, planted a young seedling from the original Lone Pine from Gallipoli in the Memorial Garden 466-12 - The Returned Servicemens League placed a Flagpole and Granite Stone in the Memorial Garden in memory of the fallen 466-13 & 14 - Garden of Remembrance Plaquesphillip island cemetery, nancy mchaffie, edith jeffrey -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.Article, R.S.L. has a game for all players, 1996
... Article outlining the history of the premises occupied by the Mitcham Returned Servicemens League. The official opening was in 1926 by Brigadier General C.H. ...Whitehorse Historical Society Inc. 2-10 Deep Creek Road Mitcham melbourne clubs and associations mitcham returned servicemens league brand c.h. (brigadier general) bullwinkle vivian dunlop edward (sir) Article outlining the history of the premises occupied by the Mitcham Returned Servicemens League. ...Article outlining the history of the premises occupied by the Mitcham Returned Servicemens League.Article outlining the history of the premises occupied by the Mitcham Returned Servicemens League. The official opening was in 1926 by Brigadier General C.H. Brand. The Memorial Hall was sold to Council in 1955. In 1958 Vivian Bullwinkle unveiled the plaque of the new premises. In 1988 these premises were updated and opened by Sir Edward Dunlop. A gaming licence was acquired in 1992. The club recently has had financial problems but this has now been turned around with better management and improved membership.Article outlining the history of the premises occupied by the Mitcham Returned Servicemens League. clubs and associations, mitcham returned servicemens league, brand, c.h. (brigadier general), bullwinkle, vivian, dunlop, edward (sir) -
Bendigo Military MuseumCertificate - LIFE GOVENOR 1953, Bendigo & Northern District Base Hospital, 15.12.1953
... Secretary” At Base of the certificate; “The No 27 District Board of the Returned Servicemen’s League consisting of twenty Sub Branches had pleasure in recommending to the Hospital Board of Management that this award should be conferred”...Secretary” At Base of the certificate; “The No 27 District Board of the Returned Servicemen’s League consisting of twenty Sub Branches had pleasure in recommending to the Hospital Board of Management that this award should be conferred” Framed certificate, frame is timber gold colour, certificate backing is maroon, certificate is light fawn colour with ornate columns each side with the words, “Charity, Hope, Faith, Patience”, at the top is “Bendigo and Northern District Base Hospital Inc - Life Govenor” followed by details of the award, at the bottom are the words “Semper Fidelis” Certificate LIFE GOVENOR 1953 Bendigo & Northern District Base Hospital. ...The Certificate relates to William John Turner Bendigo RSL Sub Branch. Refer Cat No 8029 for details of this specific award and his other RSL fundraising and work. Refer Cat No 8030 for details re his Committee details and WW1 service record.Framed certificate, frame is timber gold colour, certificate backing is maroon, certificate is light fawn colour with ornate columns each side with the words, “Charity, Hope, Faith, Patience”, at the top is “Bendigo and Northern District Base Hospital Inc - Life Govenor” followed by details of the award, at the bottom are the words “Semper Fidelis”Main points; “This is to certify that Mr William.J. Turner was duly elected a Life Govenor of this Institution on the 15th Day of December 1953”. “E.H. D..............President” “.........Cook Vice President” “J.H. Stanistreet Treasurer” “....................... Secretary” At Base of the certificate; “The No 27 District Board of the Returned Servicemen’s League consisting of twenty Sub Branches had pleasure in recommending to the Hospital Board of Management that this award should be conferred”brsl, smirsl, life govenor, certificate -
Eltham District Historical Society IncBook, Northern Metropolitan College of TAFE, Diamond Valley Remembers 1939-1945, 1995
... The Australia Remembers 1945-1995 campaign was a pageant of events commemorating the end of World War II. 34 chapters include reminiscences from 34 men and women mainly from the Watsonia Returned Servicemen's League recording their memories of the war years for the benefit of the [Shire of] Diamond Valley community. ...The Australia Remembers 1945-1995 campaign was a pageant of events commemorating the end of World War II. 34 chapters include reminiscences from 34 men and women mainly from the Watsonia Returned Servicemen's League recording their memories of the war years for the benefit of the [Shire of] Diamond Valley community. ...An Oral History Project - An Australia Remembers New Work Project funded by the Department of Employment, Education and Training. Sponsored by Northern Metropolitan College of TAFE. The Australia Remembers 1945-1995 campaign was a pageant of events commemorating the end of World War II. 34 chapters include reminiscences from 34 men and women mainly from the Watsonia Returned Servicemen's League recording their memories of the war years for the benefit of the [Shire of] Diamond Valley community. This copy is signed by Eleanor Sumner who is also a contributor.This book comprises a collection of unique and individual personal narratives of World War 2, written 50 years after the war and preserved for future generations. The collection is linked through the association of the participants living in the Diamond Valley area in Melbourne's north in 1995.roy hillard, eleanor sumner, bob campbell, dulcie cox, lancelot riky, charles nelson, reg johnson, frank collings, george armstrong, stan ware, lorna mill, ann hewett, reg angwin, ruby talbot, dion hogan, elean dansey, mary keppel, charles baker, elaine grigg, len grigg, kathleen kennedy, arthur dykes, eric wood, frances jensen, mary edwards, frank wilson, harry hewett, mick marks, audrey wass, ian wall, joyce anderson, john grant, jean gee, noel mcintyre, allan dunn, reminscences, oral history, world war 1939-1945, world war 2, ww2, australia remembers, northern metropolitan college of tafe, watsonia, personal narrative, watsonia barracks -
Ithacan Historical SocietyPhotograph, Greek Return Soldiers, Victoria, 16 May 1945
... The eighteen men are assembled at the Greek Returned Servicemen's League hall which was located in Russell Street, Melbourne. ...Ithacan Historical Society Ithaca House 329 Elizabeth Street Melbourne melbourne The eighteen men are assembled at the Greek Returned Servicemen's League hall which was located in Russell Street, Melbourne. ...The eighteen men are assembled at the Greek Returned Servicemen's League hall which was located in Russell Street, Melbourne. The honour board, erected in memory of Greek soldiers, features battle fields where the Greek army participated from 1821, the beginning of Greek War of Independence against the Ottoman Empire, through to World War 2 and the Italian and German occupation of Greece. The man seated in front in an army uniform is an American serviceman. Seated fourth from the left is Spiros E. Raftopoulos who was president of the organisation from 1944 - 1968. Today the Hellenic RSL sub-Branch of Victoria represents and supports the Greek Australian veteran community. In 1978 the organisation joined the Returned and Services League of Australia. The Hellenic RSL sub-Branch commemorates all the Greek and Australian national days each year and proudly marches on Anzac Day in Melbourne, alongside veterans from the wars of Korea, Vietnam, and Afghanistan and earlier wars. On Anzac Day 2013 members of the IPS took part in the Anzac Day march for the first time. Greek national days are commemorated with wreath-laying ceremonies inside the Shrine of Remembrance in Melbourne, at which the IPS participates.A black and white photograph of eighteen men seated and standing in front of an honour board, which has curtains on either side of it. -
Returned Nurses RSL Sub-branchDocument - Interview, Peter H. McGennan, Miss Dulcie Cox, 1995
... The Australia Remembers 1945-1995 campaign was a pageant of events commemorating the end of World War II. 34 chapters include reminiscences from 34 men and women mainly from the Watsonia Returned Servicemen's League recording their memories of the war years for the benefit of the [Shire of] Diamond Valley community...The Australia Remembers 1945-1995 campaign was a pageant of events commemorating the end of World War II. 34 chapters include reminiscences from 34 men and women mainly from the Watsonia Returned Servicemen's League recording their memories of the war years for the benefit of the [Shire of] Diamond Valley community." - from Eltham District Historical Society. ...Interview questions by Peter McGennan, one of the recorders of the oral histories published in the book "Diamond Valley Remembers 1939 to 1945'. A second set of interview questions shows the answers given by Mrs Dulcie Cox {nee Pocock) The book was part of "An Oral History Project - An Australia Remembers New Work Project funded by the Department of Employment, Education and Training. Sponsored by Northern Metropolitan College of TAFE. The Australia Remembers 1945-1995 campaign was a pageant of events commemorating the end of World War II. 34 chapters include reminiscences from 34 men and women mainly from the Watsonia Returned Servicemen's League recording their memories of the war years for the benefit of the [Shire of] Diamond Valley community." - from Eltham District Historical Society."This book comprises a collection of unique and individual personal narratives of World War 2, written 50 years after the war and preserved for future generations. The collection is linked through the association of the participants living in the Diamond Valley area in Melbourne's north in 1995. " - Eltham District Historical SocietyPhotocopy of typed interview questions and answers. -
Glen Eira Historical SocietyMagazine - ‘Mufti’ RSL Magazine
... This file contains one volume of Mufti, the official journal of the Victorian Returned Servicemen’s League (RSL): 1/Volume 38, No. 6, dated 06/1998. ...Victorian Returned Servicemen League (RSL) Caulfield Bentleigh Caulfield Returned Servicemen League Bentleigh Returned Servicemen League Ex-service organisations Aged people Senior Citizens Centres Festivals and celebrations Back to Caulfield Raceday Caulfield Racecourse Meetings Glover C.R Jepson A.F.M King C.J McDonald H McNeil D.C Neck L Clubs and Associations Returned Servicepeople Armed Forces Soldiers Conferences Sport Allen K.F Bell R.T Penny N.I Taylor R.S Williams R.D Magazine ‘Mufti’ RSL Magazine ...This file contains one volume of Mufti, the official journal of the Victorian Returned Servicemen’s League (RSL): 1/Volume 38, No. 6, dated 06/1998. Page 26 features an announcement of the ‘Back to Caulfield’ race day, a festival held at the Caulfield Racecourse on 23/08/1998 to commemorate Caulfield’s role as an AIF camp during WWII and the 75th anniversary of Legacy. Pages 31 to 39 detail the agenda of the 83rd Annual Conference. The name ‘Bentleigh’ appears beneath a little over a dozen items, but otherwise none of them appear to pertain specifically to Glen Eira. Page 45 details the results of the season of indoor bowling concluding 11/03/1998, and mentions the Bentleigh RSL. Pages 49 to 51 list deceased members, and several of them hail from the Bentleigh and Caulfield RSLs.victorian returned servicemen league (rsl), caulfield, bentleigh, caulfield returned servicemen league, bentleigh returned servicemen league, ex-service organisations, aged people, senior citizens centres, festivals and celebrations, back to caulfield raceday, caulfield racecourse, meetings, glover c.r, jepson a.f.m, king c.j, mcdonald h, mcneil d.c, neck l, clubs and associations, returned servicepeople, armed forces, soldiers, conferences, sport, allen k.f, bell r.t, penny n.i, taylor r.s, williams r.d -
Returned Nurses RSL Sub-branchNewspaper - Newspaper clipping, [Regional News], The grand old lady, [April 4 1995]
... The obituary goes on the summarise her interests in racing, politics, bowling and organisations such as Salvation Army Companions Club, Returned Servicemen's League and the Country Women's Association....The obituary goes on the summarise her interests in racing, politics, bowling and organisations such as Salvation Army Companions Club, Returned Servicemen's League and the Country Women's Association. ...The newspaper clipping is an obituary for Agnes Ivy Clyne, also known as Sunbury's grand old lady. Agnes, [known as Ivy], died at the age of 95 on March 17 [1995]. Her funeral service was attended by friends and relatives on March 22 [1995]. Born April 29 1899, Ivy began her nursing career in her late teens, being a hospital matron before the outbreak of WWII. During the war she worked at the military hospitals in Heidelberg, Broken Hill and Bendigo, being promoted to Captain of the Nurse Corps. Ivy married in early 1948, but had no children. The obituary goes on the summarise her interests in racing, politics, bowling and organisations such as Salvation Army Companions Club, Returned Servicemen's League and the Country Women's Association.A clipping from a larger sheet of newspaper of four columns of text with a centred black and white photo of an older woman holding a photo of a young woman in uniform'Obituary Notice / Old file / Regional News April 4th, 1995' [blue ink, top right]ww2, st vincent's hospital, melbourne, department of defense, agnes benson, john benson, reginald charles clyne -
Bendigo Military MuseumAccessory - PLACE MATS RSL 2006
... The date the Returned Servicemen’s League officially began is generally accepted as being 6.6.1916. ...The date the Returned Servicemen’s League officially began is generally accepted as being 6.6.1916. ...This 90th Anniversary dinner of the RSL was held on the 12th August 2006 at 7.00pm at the Bendigo District RSL Sub Branch Inc Havilah Road. The date the Returned Servicemen’s League officially began is generally accepted as being 6.6.1916. On the night the Bendigo RSL Museum (SMIMM) set up a cabinet and mannequin with items of memorabilia relating to Sir Gilbert Dyett. The program: MC - Mr Murray Poustie Commemorative Sub Committee Chairman. Silent Tribute - Mr Cliff Richards President. Loyal Toast - Mr Cliff Richards. Toast to the RSL - Mr Peter Ball Snr Vice President. Response - Mr Rob Webster Snr Vice President Victorian RSL. Guest Speaker - Mr Ian Dyett. Reply - Mr Bob Sully Department of Veterans Affairs. Closing remarks - Cr David Jones Mayor City of Greaterr Bendigo.Six Place Mats all differant in colour and B&W. .1) RSL badge at the top followed by details, date and time, on the rear is the full menu. .2) RSL badge central with details. .3) Has images of the 5 RSL badges 1919 to current with written text. .4) Photo B & W of Sir Gilbert Dyett 1st Federal Vice President of the National RSL 1916 then National President in 1919 plus a brief history. .5) Gives a brief history of the formation in 1916. .6) Has “The ODE” and photo of the Soldiers Memorial Institute at opening in 1921, on the rear is the menu.brsl, smirsl, 90th, birthday -
Eltham District Historical Society IncPhotograph, Entrance to Shire of Eltham Memorial Park, Garden Hill, Eltham-Yarra Glen Road, Kangaroo Ground, c.1923
... The cottage had been subjected to raids by thieves three times during construction until a guard from the Returned Servicemen’s League was posted until its opening. • The War Memorial tower was re-dedicated by Sir Dallas Brooks on 8 November 1951, unveiling new bronze plaques containing the names of those who fell during the Second World War. ...The cottage had been subjected to raids by thieves three times during construction until a guard from the Returned Servicemen’s League was posted until its opening. • The War Memorial tower was re-dedicated by Sir Dallas Brooks on 8 November 1951, unveiling new bronze plaques containing the names of those who fell during the Second World War. ...View to south-east from Shire of Eltham Soldiers' Memorial Park showing the carriageway from the road to top of Memorial Park. Accompanying notes state that the entry gate was put in place in May 1921. Eltham and Whittlesea Shire Advertiser and Diamond Creek Valley Advocate Fri 21 May 1920 p 2 reported: Kangaroo Ground Memorial Park "It was decided to arrange for a working bee on Saturday, 29th inst., for the purpose of forming and gravelling the track leading to the Park, and of carrying out other necessary works." A history summary of the Shire of Eltham Soldiers’ Memorial Park • The summit at Garden Hill was a popular tourist lookout and picnic spot from the 1880s. Virtually the entire Shire of Eltham and beyond could be viewed from this location. • A local farmer, Mr Walter A. D. Wippell is credited as being the first to propose the idea of a war memorial park and offered £50 towards the purchase of the land. • The earliest public reference to this project is to be found in the local Advertiser newspaper edition of August 9th, 1918. A report of the August Council meeting records the Eltham Shire President, Cr. Robert White, saying: "some time back it was proposed that the Council obtain and place on an Honour Board in the Council Chamber [at Kangaroo Ground] containing names of the lads who had enlisted. Just recently however, it had been suggested that a more fitting memorial would be the obtaining of a piece of land on the summit of Garden Hill, Kangaroo Ground, and the formation of a memorial park in which a monument could be erected to represent the whole of Shire. If a couple of acres could be obtained a gentleman had promised to donate 50 pounds, and another one would fence it, and other contributions, he was sure, could be obtained." • Councillors were favourable of the proposal and the President, Shire Secretary and Shire Engineer were deputised to wait on Messrs Mess Bros. (the owners of the Garden Hill farm) and ascertain if they would gratuitously give the land. The Mess Bros. land adjoined the farm/stud of Mrs Fanny White (Cr Robert White’s mother), daughter of Andrew Harkness who established their property on Garden Hill around 1846. • Access to the land came in February 1919 when several Councillors and the Shire Engineer surveyed the actual two acres of '5 chains along the road and 4 chains deep'. The Engineer volunteered his services free to do this task. The Mess brothers however demanded £100 per acre but eventually agreed to take £50 per acre. • Entry from the Kangaroo Ground-Yarra Glen road was seen to be a problem and Mrs. White, who owned the land beside the park, was asked to donated a triangle of her property to allow this access. • By September 1919 returned soldiers were employed by the Shire and volunteers were called to clear the hilltop by ploughing up the rocks and clearing the area, the fencing was put into place and in May 1921 the Council erected three gates, within an archway, at the entrance to the drive and pathway to the summit. • Public subscriptions were sought through the Advertiser newspaper to beautify the site. The views of the Curator of the Melbourne Botanical Gardens were sought as to the ‘class of ornamental trees most suitable for planting in the Park area”. • The Memorial Park or Shire of Eltham Soldiers’ Memorial Park was officially opened by Mr. W.H. Everard, M.L.A., 3 September 1921. • In 1922 plans were made to place a War Memorial in the Park. Funds were donated by the Council of £250 and a challenge to the community, to match this money with contributions was met. • On Anzac Day 1923, 1,000 people gathered on the summit in the park for a memorial service. A much smaller group of about 50 people gathered around a newly constructed cairn and flagstaff in the afternoon of Anzac Day 1924 amidst rain and a squally southerly wind, the morning service being cancelled. • A meeting for those interested in establishing a War Memorial monument within the park was held in January 1924 and the Eltham Shire War Memorial League was formed and a design competition decided upon. • The Shire of Eltham War Memorial tower was built in 1926 at a cost of £1,023 and 5 shillings with locally quarried stone donated by Dr Ethel and Professor William Osborne. It was formally known as the ‘Shire of Eltham War Memorial’ and was unveiled on 11 November 1926. The large bronze inscription above the entrance to the tower states: SHIRE OF ELTHAM WAR MEMORIAL THESE MEN DIED FOR THEIR COUNTRY 1914 IN REMEMBRANCE THIS TOWER WAS BUILT 1918 • The Caretaker’s hut was built in 1927 with left over from the tower construction. • A returned soldier was appointed to act as caretaker for the memorials. Tiny Carrol, a huge man, was the first caretaker and lived in the stone hut. There was a push to have alterations made at one stage to provide additional rooms for a married caretaker but was rejected. • A new Caretaker Cottage was built in 1951 at a cost £2,500. The cottage had been subjected to raids by thieves three times during construction until a guard from the Returned Servicemen’s League was posted until its opening. • The War Memorial tower was re-dedicated by Sir Dallas Brooks on 8 November 1951, unveiling new bronze plaques containing the names of those who fell during the Second World War. Sir Dallas also officiated the opening of the new Caretaker’s Cottage. • A toilet block was built in 1965. • A further dedication of the Shire of Eltham War Memorial tower took place 11 November 2001 to recognise the men who fell in subsequent campaigns up to and including Vietnam. • Four land titles are involved: o The purchase of the two acres from owners Ruth Gosling, Alexander Mess, James Johnson Mess and Joseph Mess is recorded in two actions, the first being the payment of £100 for the two acres, the second showing that the Shire of Eltham did not get a transfer of title until 14th January 1952. o The access land donated by Mrs. Fanny White is dated 26 February 1924. A further need to widen the entry came after the deepening of the road cutting and another land donation was given by Sir Herbert Gepp, title dated 15th May 1952. This would have been about the time he sold off the former White ‘Garden Hill’ property. o The land reserve to increase the area and possibly allow a circuit road to be put in place on the western side of the park was purchased by the Shire of Eltham, title dated 16th February 1973. Rare photograph of the entrance to the Shire's Memorial Park during early stages of development prior to the erection of the Shire of Eltham War MemorialSepia photograph printed with white border with slight crack lower left hand corner and three significant vertical cracks fanning from lower centre edge to upper edge Digitally enhanced version to minimise impact of crackseltham-yarra glen road, entrance gate, garden hill, kangaroo ground, shire of eltham memorial park, shire of eltham war memorial, kangaroo ground war memorial park -
Bendigo Military MuseumBadge - BADGE, RETURNED SERVICEMEN
... returned soldiers and sailors from WW1. Started 1919 to early Ww2 by the organisation, "The Imperial League". Passchendaele Barracks Trust WW1 Returned Service League Badge Engraved Ïmperial League" Returned sailors and soldiers". On back engraved P9043 to enable tracking of individual. Shield shaped badge with small crown on top. White background with blue circle and images of standing soldier and sailor in the middle. Badge BADGE, RETURNED SERVICEMEN ...Style of badge worn by returned soldiers and sailors from WW1. Started 1919 to early Ww2 by the organisation, "The Imperial League".Shield shaped badge with small crown on top. White background with blue circle and images of standing soldier and sailor in the middle.Engraved Ïmperial League" Returned sailors and soldiers". On back engraved P9043 to enable tracking of individual.passchendaele barracks trust, ww1, returned service league, badge -
Bendigo Military MuseumBadge - BADGE RSL, Stokes & Sons, c.1922 - 1941
... Badge RSL membership Inside crown: “58” Bottom of badge: “RETURNED SAILORS & SOLDIERS IMPERIAL LEAGUE AUSTRALIA” Metal badge with white, red & blue enamel borders. Yellow metal round centre with 2 etched servicemen. ...RSL badge issued from 1922 - 1941, No V43998 & year 1958.Metal badge with white, red & blue enamel borders. Yellow metal round centre with 2 etched servicemen. Crown motif on top.Inside crown: “58” Bottom of badge: “RETURNED SAILORS & SOLDIERS IMPERIAL LEAGUE AUSTRALIA”badge, rsl, membership -
Bendigo Military MuseumBadge - BADGES, RSL MEMBERSHIP, c.1919 - 1926
... Bendigo Military Museum 37 - 39 Pall Mall Bendigo goldfields Badges RSL membership Returned Sailors, Soldiers Imperial League Australia On rear. “71019, 72569, 51703, 213852” Four metal Badges with red, white & blue enamel work. Etched figures of servicemen ...Four metal Badges with red, white & blue enamel work. Etched figures of servicemen in bronze in the centre. Badges are numbered on rear so recipient can be traced.Returned Sailors, Soldiers Imperial League Australia On rear. “71019, 72569, 51703, 213852”badges, rsl, membership -
4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment Unit History RoomHat Khaki Fur Felt, est 1940's
... The VDC was established in July 1940 by the Returned and Services League of Australia (RSL) and was initially composed of ex-servicemen who had served in World War 1. ...The VDC was established in July 1940 by the Returned and Services League of Australia (RSL) and was initially composed of ex-servicemen who had served in World War 1. ...The Volunteer Defence Corps (VDC) was an Australian part-time volunteer military force of World War II modelled on the British Home Guard. The VDC was established in July 1940 by the Returned and Services League of Australia (RSL) and was initially composed of ex-servicemen who had served in World War 1. The government took over control of the VDC in May 1941 and gave the organisation the role of training for guerrilla warfare, collecting local intelligence and providing static defence of each unit's home area. General Harry Chauvel, who had retired in 1930, was recalled to duty in 1940 and appointed Inspector-General of the VDC. Chauvel held this position until his death in March 1945. Following the outbreak of the Pacific War, the Government expanded the VDC in February 1942. Membership was open to men aged between 18 and 60, including those working in reserved occupations. As a result, the VDC reached a peak strength of almost 100,000 in units across Australia. As the perceived threat to Australia declined, the VDC's role changed from static defence to operating anti-aircraft artillery, coastal artillery and searchlights. Members of inland VDC units were freed from having to attend regular training in May 1944 and the VDC was officially disbanded on 24 August 1945Hat Khaki Fur Felt with green cloth single band puggaree which has cotton Volunteer Defence Corps badge sewn on, brass rising sun badge on brimMaker's label on head band -RG & RI Stebbins, 14 Willow Court, Donald , Vic 3480 -
Bendigo Military MuseumBadge - BADGES, AFFILIATTE, SERVICEMENS CLUB, Post 1989 - 2000
... Crown at top over wings, rising sun anchor, scrolls under with "Returned and Services League Affiliate". .2) Badge, metal "Bendigo and District Servicemens Club". ...Membership servicemens affiliatte RSL .1) "V31733 not transferable property of the league. .2) "1822" .1) Badge, metal, RSL affiliate membership. Crown at top over wings, rising sun anchor, scrolls under with "Returned and Services League Affiliate". .2) Badge, metal "Bendigo and District Servicemens Club". ...Bendigo & District Servicemens Club was pre it becoming Bendigo District RSL..1) Badge, metal, RSL affiliate membership. Crown at top over wings, rising sun anchor, scrolls under with "Returned and Services League Affiliate". .2) Badge, metal "Bendigo and District Servicemens Club". Gold Top with place for name, bottom is blue with 3 figures in centre, pin clip at bottom with "95" for membership 1995..1) "V31733 not transferable property of the league. .2) "1822"membership, servicemens, affiliatte, rsl -
Orbost & District Historical Societyinvitation, 1939
... Returned Sailors and soldiers Imperial League of Australia was formed in 1916. Annual RSSAILA Balls (originally known as the Diggers Balls) were held to raise funds for those who returned fromconflicts especially those who were not eligible for war pensions. Socially , the ‘Diggers’ Annual Ball’ accomplished a great deal in bringing Returned Servicemen ...The Returned Sailors and soldiers Imperial League of Australia was formed in 1916. Annual RSSAILA Balls (originally known as the Diggers Balls) were held to raise funds for those who returned fromconflicts especially those who were not eligible for war pensions.Socially , the ‘Diggers’ Annual Ball’ accomplished a great deal in bringing Returned Servicemen together. At this time, these functions were organised by self-appointed committees and proceeds were distributed among special causes – mainly to the RSSAILA members who were experiencing hardship.A rectangular card invitation to the Diggers' Military Ball, Monday 1st May 1939. Print is in black. The card is edged in gold. It is a Double Ticket - 7/6 RSSILAmilitary-balls r.s.s.i.l.a.
