Wooden Plaque N Z Returned Services Association N Z Returned Services Association

This badge is a membership badge to the Warrnambool Returned Services Club which is situated on Merri St Warrnambool. It provides services and meals for returned servicemen and women and the general public. This badge belonged to Ernest Swan who served in World War 11Round gold metal with dark green rim with writing in gold. A separate red circle of metal is attached at the lower section with the number 78 in gold. Small round hook at the top.Returned Services Club Warrnambool around the rim. Stokes on the reverse.warrnambool returned services club, ernest swan rsl, warrnambool history

Leslie William Cole was born on 31 January 1920 in Albury, the first child of William James Cole and Gwendoline Fair. Les spent most of his childhood living with his grandparents in Bethanga, Victoria. In 1934 when he finished school, Les moved into Wodonga. His first job was at Mates Timber Yard. He later worked for Mylons of Wodonga driving taxis and buses. In 1939 after completing militia training, Les applied to enlist with the RAAF and eventually trained as an Aircraft Mechanic. He was posted to the 6th Squadron, serving in Port Moresby, Milne Bay and Goodenough Island before returning to the RAAF base in Sale, Victoria. On discharge. Les returned to Wodonga and resumed working with Mylons. After a range of jobs, Les and his wife Lorna operated a shop in Ariel Street, Wodonga. In the community, Les was a founding member of Wodonga Lions Club. He also joined the Civil Defence which was a predecessor off the SES. He became the Communications Officer and trained other members. Les became the first Controller of the Wodonga Branch of the State Emergency Service, a position he held for 17 years. The new SES headquarters was named in his honour. In retirement he also worked as a Volunteer Community Driver. Les was also named Wodonga Citizen of the Year in 1984. Les continued living in Wodonga until the age of 103 in 2023, when he moved to Melbourne to be closer to his children. He passed away on 12 December 2023. This torch was part of a collection of items donated to Wodonga Historical Society by Les Cole. The RSL emblem on this item was first introduced in 1990.A small tin containing an aluminium torch and 2 batteries in foam packing. The emblem of the Australian Returned Services League is etched on the lid. On side of torch: RETURNED & SERVICES LEAGUE AUSTRALIArsl australia, memorabilia

Evidence of Lara RSL Sub-Branch local community contributions being acknowledged by a Certificate of Appreciation for Aid to Mental Welfare dated 5/07/1989.Evidence of Lara RSL Sub-Branch local community contributions being acknowledged by a Certificate of Appreciation for Aid to Mental Welfare dated 5/07/1989.certificate of appreciation awarded by The Returned Services League of Australia - National Executive to Lara RSL Sub-branch for recognition for Aid to Medical Welfare dated 5th july 1989.Topped by an official RSL Badgeand on the bottom right is the official seal signed by National President and National Secretary.the returned services league of australa - national executive, cerficicte of appreciation, aid to medical welfare

Grant of Charter given by Victoria R.S.L. Head Office to Sub Branches to carry the name Lara R.S.L. Sub-Branch Inc. dated 16th May 2007.Grant of Charter for Lara R.S.L. Sub Branch to be Incorporated. Dated 16th May 2007. Refer to record number 250 Lara collection for reference to original Grant of Charter dated 1928. Grant of Charter - The Returned Services League Lara Sub-Branch dated 16th May 2007Grant of Charter - The returned & Services League of Australia Limited issued 16th May 2007charter, rsl, rsl victorian branch, lara rsl, 2007

Cream coloured cover with black spine tape. There is a bright orange sticker two inches up from the bottom of the spine with B142 written on it. The front cover has a large double-lined rectangle border around the black printed title. In the centre of the text is the Australia Remembers emblem.non-fictionProfiles and photographs of 58 ex-servicewomen from the Frankston and Peninsula Ex-Servicewomen's Sub-Branch of the Victorian Returned & Services League. It was compiled as a contribution to the "Australia Remembers" year.returned services league of australia. victorian branch. frankston and peninsula ex-servicewomen's sub-branch., women veterans -- victoria -- frankston -- biography, 1939-1945 -- veterans -- australia -- frankston (vic.), world war 1939-1945, wwii, ww2

History of the Rutherglen Sub-Branch of the Returned & Services League (RSL) published on the occasion of their 75th anniversary.Blue covered, stapled booklet of 20 pagesrsl, returned & services league, anniversaries

Framed certificate from the Returned Services League of Australia listing the "Code of Citizenship".Certificate has the RSL badge with 3 figures.

Ill, p.240.non-fictionA comprehensive pictorial record of Victorian war memorialswar memorials - victoria - pictorial works, returned services league - victorian branch

Evidence of Lara RSL Sub-Branch continuing support for Lara Community and resulted in it's membership growth by 30.14% Evidence of Lara RSL Sub-Branch continuing support for Lara Community.A4 picture frame containing a parchment of a Certificate of Appreciation given by the State Executive of the Victorian Branch of the Returned & Services League of Australia to Lara RSL Sub-Branch for accounting for the membership increase by 30.14 % dated 8/7/2010On the top of the Certificate of Achievement is the RSL Official Badge symbol and signed on the bottom by the State President and Chief Executive Officer.parchment for certificate of achievement, glass front, wooden frame, white card board back

75th Anniversary of the making of the R.S.L.by the legacy of past Associations and a display of their badges.History of the creating of the R.S.L. in Australia and a display of the badges of the variety of past Associations etc.R.S.L. Badges from 1916-1991 - covering a variety of Names Associations and Leagues. Put together to celebrate the 75th Anniversary.For a Seventy five years the Returned and Services League (R.S.L.) has ensured that adequate care, advocacy and financial assistance is provided to past and present members of the Australian Defence Force, and remains as relevant today as it was in 1916.75 th anniversary, r.s.l., badges

Third column towards the bottom, death notice for Mollard, Jan (Tolman) [Joan Audrey Mollard (neé Tolman) placed by President and members of the Returned & Services Club, sub branch of the RSL.Large newspaper page of mostly death notices and obituaries. Seven columns of small notices all headed with names in bold, some with logos also, right hand side divided into one, two and three columns as it progresses down the page with two black and white photographs.death notice, joan audrey mollard (neé tolman)

Last entry of first column, death notice for Jamieson (Marfell), Mirth Amelia, placed by President and members of the Returned and Services Nurses Club, Sub Branch of the RSL.Large newspaper page of mostly death notices and obituaries. Seven columns of small notices all headed with names in bold, some with logos also, right hand side divided into one, two and three columns as it progresses down the page with three black and white photographs.death notice, mirth amelia jamieson (neé marfell)

A collection of media archived by the Returned and Services Nurses relating to Australian Army nurses and nursing. The collection includes: - newspaper clippings relating to nursing, nurses and the Australian Army Nursing Service, published between 1963-1999. - Programs and menu's from commemorative ceremonies for Returned Nurses - memorabilia from memorial services -handwritten profiles of nurses such as Lieutenant Bertha Alma Hewson - a typed account and photocopies of photos from Sister Kathleen Teresia Keely's wedding at Moratai - Annual reports - photos of 113 AGH Sisters in Darwin Dark red spiral bound photograph album with gold ornate pattern down the spine. An ornate gold triple line border on the front cover with gold handwriting and additional inscriptions in silver marker. The inside pages are paper with plastic pocket inserts across three quarters of each page, the remaining quarter of each page has lined memo sections to fill in. The album contains a variety of mixed media.' "ARCHIVES" / RETURNED + SERVICES / NURSES. / MEDIA ALBUM. / 2nd FLOOR / ANZAC HOUSE / 1963 / Photos: NURSES MEMORIAL CANBERRA / 113 AGH. DARWIN / BCOF. 130 AGH. JAPAN.' [Hand written in gold ink on the front cover] 'SB / 9' [Hand written in silver ink on the spine] '(PHOTOS) / B.LAWSON' [handwritten in silver marker on the front cover]royal australian army nursing corps, raanc, ceremonies, anniversaries, wwii, second world war, ww2, military nursing - australia, bertha alma hewson, 113 australian general hospital, australian army nursing service, aans, returned nurses, returned nurses members

x, 240 p. : ill. (some col.) ; includes index. CIP confirmed. Bibliography: p. 233.non-fictionwar memorials, victoria

Booknon-fictionThe contribution of Victorian Schools to the Gallipoli Campaign 1915

A large volume of 240 pages featuring photographic images of 1,100 war memorials throughout Victoria. An inscription is written on the frontpage.non-fictionThis book was produced as part of the “Australia Remembers, 1945-1995” activities organised in conjunction with the Commonwealth Government of Australia to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the end of the Second World War and culminated in key national ceremonies held in Brisbane on 15 August 1995 to mark the 50th anniversary of Victory in the Pacific. “Australia Remembers” activities took place around in Australia including Wodonga. The major event in Wodonga was the installation and dedication of the official commemorative plaque at the Wodonga War Memorial located in Woodland Grove. victorian war memorials, australian world war ii

Ill, bib, p.228.non-fictionLest we forget appears as Australians are identifying with the ANZAC tradition and showing a keen interest in their history.anzac - history, returned soldiers league - history

Issued by Department of Defence on return from active service to Pte. Thomas. W. Gaudion 1st A.I.F.Returned Services Badge, round with Crown on top and clip to attach.Returned Services Badge 1st A.I.F. with Rising Sun image.

Limited edition plaque containing artwork by Dick Evans to commemorate the 70th Anniversary of the Returned Services League of Australia created exclusively for members of the RSL and their next of kin.Silver plate frame with black mount containing Returned Services League crest above sketch of soldier holding automatic rifle"Commemorating the 70th Anniversary of the Returned Services League of Australia 1916-1986"rsl, 70th anniversary

This Unibic Limited Edition ANZAC Biscuit tin is one of a series produced in 2014 to commemorate 100 years 1914 - 2014 of World War 1, focusing on the Victoria Cross, The Anzac Biscuit Story and The RSL Story. The included paper sheet explains the Victoria Cross in full detail. The RSL and Modern Baking Pty Ltd in Broadmeadows provided this product.A large rectangular commemorative Unibic Limited Edition red lidded Anzac Biscuit Tin with an embossed old brown toned photograph image of a soldier on parade receiving a Victoria Cross medal. The lettering for the tin is stamped in red and white at the top of the lid with Limited Edition in gold. There is a brief explanation about the Victoria Cross in a black rectangle shape at the bottom as well as a picture of the medal above it. The back of the tin has information about The Anzac Biscuit Story and details about the RSL (Returned Service League) formed in 1916. Inside the tin there is a white sheet of paper with full details about the Victoria Cross. As stated above there is the name of the tin 'Limited Edition ANZAC Biscuit'. "The Victoria Cross" - The Victoria Cross (VC) is the highest military decoration awarded for valour "In the face of the enemy" to members of the armed forces of various Commonwealth countries and previous British Empire territories. 500g Net'war, world war 1, world war 2, containers, tins, commemorative tins

Plastic Badge on wooden base - Returned Services Association Takapuna N.Z Returned Services Association Takapuna N.Z.

This object relates to Hugh Forrester BETHUNE. He was born on 15/11/1924 in Sydney, NSW. Hugh Forrester served in the RAAF (430155) enlisting on, 01/01/1943 in Unknown before being discharged from duties with the 9 AIRCREW HOLDING UNIT as a RAAF Non-Commissioned Warrant Officer (WOFF) on 26/02/1946. Hugh Forrester BETHUNE was not a prisoner of war. Hugh Bethune was awarded the 1939-1945 Star, Australia Service Medal 1939-1946, Defence Medal, France and Germany Star, War Medal 1939-1945. The RSL badge represents readiness to serve the crown, country and former comrades. It can be purchased however it should only be worn by returned service personnel.Metallic badge with enamel sections depicting a white shield with a red and gold coloured crown and the number "95" at the head of the shield. In the top corners of the shield are images of a leek, rose, thistle and shamrock. An image of a red ribbon with the words "Australia" is at the base of the shield. In the centre of the shield is a blue circle with the words "Returned Services League", encircling an image of three servicemen in gold coloured relief.Inscriptions on the back: "V Property of League Swann & Hudson Vic." "91382" And another inscription that is partly obscured and includes "Bad.....ns" ballarat, ballarat rsl, badge, returned services leage badge, rsl badge, uniforms

A certificate of recognition of membership of the RSL Queensland Branch on the 90th Anniversary of the RSL in Australia. Signed by the State President, Deputy President and State SecretaryRecognises William Kelly