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Federation University Historical Collection
Document, Letter to Returned Soldiers' Association, 1916, 28/08/1916
... Letter to Returned Soldiers' Association, 1916...returned soldiers... returned soldiers were unprepared for the workforce after... letter relates to free tuition for returned soldiers...28.8.1916 Major Lazarus Secretary Returned Soldiers... trades-based training to a large number of returned soldiers ...Ballarat Shool of Mines played an important role in training returned World War One servicemen via the Repatriation Vocational Training Scheme. Operating from 1917 to 1922, this scheme offered trades-based training to a large number of returned soldiers, depending on aptitude and level of disability. Many returned soldiers were unprepared for the workforce after demobilisation because of war injuries, or lost study opportunity during the years of their service. The Scheme was designed to give ex-servicemen the skills to find jobs, boost post-war economic recovery and add to social cohesion. It operated from 1917 to 1922. White paper with handwritten script in ink. The rough draft letter relates to free tuition for returned soldiers at the Ballarat School of Mines28.8.1916 Major Lazarus Secretary Returned Soldiers Association Y.M.C.A. Ballarat Dear Sir. On the 25th February last my Council adopted a resolution to the effect that application from returned soldiers for free tuition at this school would be favorably considered. At the Council meeting held on Friday last, the 25th inst., the matter was further discussed and, at Colonel Bolton's suggestion, it was decided that it would be in the best interests of the movement, if application for admission were received through your association. The undermentioned gentlemen were appointed as a sub-committee to receive such application and will be very pleased to interview any soldiers whom you would recommend as trainees. Yours faithfully Joseph A. Day Sub committee:- Col. W.K. Bolton, Mr T. Hurley. W.R. Stephenson, The Principal of the Science School (Mr E. Fenner), and the Principal of the Art School (Mr H.H. Smith)repatriation, repatriation vocational training scheme, ballarat school of mines, world war, world war 1, bolton, colonel bolton, w.k. bolton, joseph day, t. hurley, r. stephenson, fenner, h.h. smith, returned soldiers, returned soldiers association, balllarat ymca, major lazarus, world war one, repatriation -
Ballarat Heritage Services
Photograph - Photograph - Colour, Clunes Returned Soldiers' League Mosaic by Arthur Pickford, 30/04/2016
... Clunes Returned Soldiers' League Mosaic by Arthur Pickford...returned soldiers league...A shell mosaic in Clunes by returned soldier Arthur... by returned soldier Arthur Pickford. Clunes Returned Soldiers' League ...A shell mosaic in Clunes by returned soldier Arthur Pickford.arthur pickford, mosaic, clunes rsl, returned soldiers league, shells, world war one -
National Wool Museum
Booklet, With the Compliments of the Directorate of the Geelong Returned Soldiers' Woollen Mills
... Returned Soldiers' Woollen Mills...Returned Soldiers and Sailors Mill... RETURNED / SOLDIERS' WOOLLEN MILLS / GEELONG / VICTORIA, AUS... history Merino sheep history Textile Mills Returned Soldiers ...Commemorative, souvenir booklet of the visit to the RSS Mills by HRH Prince Henry, Duke of Gloucester on Saturday, 3rd November 1934. HRH stayed at 'Ercildoune' at Burrumbeet, Victoria, home of H. Alan Currie, MLC, and a merino stud containing descendents of the historic King George III flock. HRH sheared a sheep during his stay, and the fleece was taken to the RSS Mill where HRH later visited to see it being made into a Royal and Hunting Stewart tartan travelling rug.WITH THE COMPLIMENTS / OF THE DIRECTORATE OF / THE GEELONG RETURNED / SOLDIERS' WOOLLEN MILLS / GEELONG / VICTORIA, AUS., / NOVEMBER, 1934royal visits, textile mills history, merino sheep history, textile mills, returned soldiers and sailors mill, 1918: australians in france - exhibition (19/02/2000 - 30/04/2000), fairnie, mr edward john - returned soldiers and sailors mill schofield, mr albert m.b.e. - returned soldiers and sailors mill currie, hon. h. alan m.l.c., ercildoune stud, burrumbeet, textile mills - history, merino sheep - history -
Lorne Historical Society
Photograph, The Returned Soldiers Camp at St. George River
... The Returned Soldiers Camp at St. George River....Returned-Soldiers-Camp; St.-George-River. Timber-Tramway... Returned Soldiers' Camp. Note timber tramway on left-hand side... Parade Lorne great-ocean-road Returned-Soldiers-Camp; St.-George ...Six workmen and cook? near tents at St George River Returned Soldiers' Camp. Note timber tramway on left-hand side of photographreturned-soldiers-camp; st.-george-river. timber-tramway-track -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - GOLDEN SQUARE WELCOME HOME TO RETURNED SOLDIERS, June 26, 1919
... GOLDEN SQUARE WELCOME HOME TO RETURNED SOLDIERS...welcome home to returned soldiers...Golden Square Welcome Home to Returned Soldiers, Thurdsay... PROGRAM Music welcome home to returned soldiers Welcome Home ...Golden Square Welcome Home to Returned Soldiers, Thurdsay, June 26th, 1919. Program. Nation Anthem. Songs unnamed. Singers: Miss Dorothy Dunston, Mr Tom Pritchard, Mr Jack Carter, Mr Alex Hamilton, Mr Ernest A Ash. Reading: Miss Staples. Recitation: Miss Watt. Accompanist: Miss Marjprie Jackson. Chairman: His Worship the Mayor (Cr. A Dunstan). Lydia Pethard, Hon. Secretary.Bolton Bros. Printers. Bendigoprogram, music, welcome home to returned soldiers, welcome home to returned soldiers 1919 -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - GOLDEN SQUARE WELCOME HOME TO RETURNED SOLDIERS, October 2nd, 1919
... GOLDEN SQUARE WELCOME HOME TO RETURNED SOLDIERS...welcome home to returned soldiers...Golden Square Welcome Home to Returned Soldiers, Thursday... PROGRAM Music welcome home to returned soldiers Welcome Home ...Golden Square Welcome Home to Returned Soldiers, Thursday, October 2nd, 1919. Programme: National Anthem. Songs unnamed. Sigers Mr Tom Pritchard, Mrs Nuske, Miss Aileen Macoboy, Miss Dorothy Dunstan, Mrs Nuske, Mr Tom Pritchard. Recitaion: Miss Claire O'Keefe. Accompanist: Miss Marjorie Jackson. Chairman: His Worship the Mayor (Cr J H Curnow). Lydia Pethard, Ho. Sec.Cambridge Pressprogram, music, welcome home to returned soldiers, welcome home to returned soldiers -
National Wool Museum
Textile - Quilt, Lucy Anderson, 1960-1965
... returned soldiers and sailors mill...The samples are examples of products made at the Returned...Returned Soldiers and Sailors Mill ... at the Returned Sailors and Soldiers Mill in Geelong but discontinued ...The samples are examples of products made at the Returned Sailors and Soldiers Mill in Geelong but discontinued before 1960. They were used to show shops what materials were available. The samples were given to Mr Robert Anderson, an apprentice fitter and turner at the mill between 1960-1965. His mother, Mrs Lucy Anderson, sewed the samples into quilts in the early 1960s. This is one quilt of three.A quilt made of rectangular woven samples of polychrome woollen fabric. The samples are machine sewn together. It has a blue, red and yellow pieced backing which is loosely handsewn onto the quilt.Back: [handwritten] A Andersonhandicrafts, returned soldiers and sailors mill, wagga, samples, anderson, mr robert anderson, mrs lucy, geelong, victoria -
National Wool Museum
Textile - Quilt, Lucy Anderson, 1960-1965
... returned soldiers and sailors mill...The samples are examples of products made at the Returned...Returned Soldiers and Sailors Mill ... at the Returned Sailors and Soldiers Mill in Geelong but discontinued ...The samples are examples of products made at the Returned Sailors and Soldiers Mill in Geelong but discontinued before 1960. They were used to show shops what materials were available. The samples were given to Mr Robert Anderson, an apprentice fitter and turner at the mill between 1960-1965. His mother, Mrs Lucy Anderson, sewed the samples into quilts in the early 1960s. This is one quilt of three.A quilt made from woven samples of woollen fabric with herringbone and checked designs, mostly in brown, green, blue and red. The samples are machine sewn together. It has a cream backing which is machine sewn onto the quilt.handicrafts, returned soldiers and sailors mill, wagga, anderson, mr robert anderson, mrs lucy, geelong, victoria, quilts, necessity -
National Wool Museum
Textile - Quilt, Lucy Anderson, 1960-1965
... returned soldiers and sailors mill...The samples are examples of products made at the Returned...Returned Soldiers and Sailors Mill ... at the Returned Sailors and Soldiers Mill in Geelong but discontinued ...The samples are examples of products made at the Returned Sailors and Soldiers Mill in Geelong but discontinued before 1960. They were used to show shops what materials were available. The samples were given to Mr Robert Anderson, an apprentice fitter and turner at the mill between 1960-1965. His mother, Mrs Lucy Anderson, sewed the samples into quilts in the early 1960s. This is one quilt of three.A brown quilt made from woven samples of woollen striped fabric in browns and olive greens. The pieces are machine stitched together. It has an off-white backing which is machined and hand sewn into place.handicrafts, returned soldiers and sailors mill, wagga, anderson, mr robert anderson, mrs lucy, geelong, victoria -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - GOLDEN SQUARE WELCOME HOME TO RETURNED SOLDIERS, May 12th, 1920
... GOLDEN SQUARE WELCOME HOME TO RETURNED SOLDIERS...Golden Square Welcome Home to Returned Soldiers...Golden Square Welcome Home to Returned Soldiers, Final... Home to Returned Soldiers Final Welcome Home. Wednesday May ...Golden Square Welcome Home to Returned Soldiers, Final Welcome Home. Wednesday, May 12th, 1920. National Anthem. Songs unnamed. Singers: Mr Reg Teague, Miss Annie Altman, Miss Eileen Macoboy, Miss Duguid, Miss Lucy Edwards, Miss Lorna Waters, Mr Will Allan, Messrs. Myrtle Glanville, Miss Myrtle Glanville. Recitation: Miss Claire O'Keefe, Miss Lucy Edwards, Miss Dora Iser. Accompanist: Miss Marjorie Jackson. Chairman: His Worship the Mayor (Cr. J H Curnow). Hon Sec. Lydia Pethard.Bolton Bros. Bendigo.program, music, golden square welcome home, golden square welcome home to returned soldiers, final welcome home. wednesday, may 12th, 1920. -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - GOLDEN SQUARE WELCOME HOME TO RETURNED SOLDIERS, March 27th, 1919
... GOLDEN SQUARE WELCOME HOME TO RETURNED SOLDIERS...Welcome Home to Returned Soldiers 1919...Golden Square Welcome Home to Returned Soldiers, Thursday... Home to Returned Soldiers, Thursday, March 27th 1919. National ...Golden Square Welcome Home to Returned Soldiers, Thursday, March 27th 1919. National Anthem. Songs unnamed, Singers: Miss Dorothy Dunstan, Miss Aileen Macoboy, Master Bonnie Beves, Miss Mean Pearson, Miss Lorna Waters, Mr H Barkell, Miss Bode, Mr Turner, Miss Annie Altman, Cpl H Chancellor, Mrs R Burland, Miss Estelle Ferguson, Miss Millie McLaren, Miss Jean Pearson, Miss Aileen Macoboy. Violin: Miss Myrtle Knight. Accompanist: Miss Agnes Saunders L.A.B. Chairman: His Worchip the Mayer. Lydia Pethard Hon. Sec.Bolton Bros. Printers. Bendigoprogram, music, golden square welcome home, welcome home to returned soldiers 1919 -
Beechworth RSL Sub-Branch
Photograph - Photograph of the original members of the Beechworth Branch Returned Soldiers' and Sailors' Association
... Returned Soldiers' and Sailors' Association. ... Returned Soldier's & Sailors' Association ...Beneath photograph at centre. Beechworth Branch Returned... Returned Soldier's & Sailors' Association Beneath photograph ...Photograph of the original members Beechworth Branch Returned Soldier's & Sailors' Association Wooden Framed glass fronted photograph Beneath photograph at centre. Beechworth Branch Returned Soldier's & Sailors' Association / G.Buss, S.Collins. W.Sargeant, A. Luxon (Treasurer), W.A.G. Asbury, A.Turner, E. Angleton, A.F. Hoffmann (Sec.), Dr W.R.Lawrance (Pres.), C.Roper (Vice/Pres.), M.Glass, -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, Ringwood Clocktower re-opening with returned soldiers, Maroondah Hwy, Ringwood - December, 1967
... Ringwood Clocktower re-opening with returned soldiers...Catalogue card reads, 'Clocktower re-opening. Returned... re-opening. Returned soldiers'. Ringwood Clocktower re ...Catalogue card reads, 'Clocktower re-opening. Returned soldiers'. -
Melbourne Legacy
Newspaper - Document, article, 25,000 Returned Soldiers, Headed By Their Leader, Sir John Monash, Marched Past The Cenotaph On Anzac Day, 05/05/1928
... 25,000 Returned Soldiers, Headed By Their Leader, Sir John...A newspaper photo of returned servicemen and nurses...Title: '25,000 Returned Soldiers, Headed By Their Leader... Times. '25,000 Returned Soldiers, Headed By Their Leader, Sir ...A newspaper photo of returned servicemen and nurses marching past the original First World War memorial during an Anzac Day march in 1928. It was published as a centre page spread on 5 May 1928 in the The Weekly Times. '25,000 Returned Soldiers, Headed By Their Leader, Sir John Monash, Marched Past The Cenotaph On Anzac Day.' A war memorial to the 1914-1918 war was originally erected in Spring Street outside the Victorian Parliament Building (at that time it was the being used by the Australian Federal Parliament, from 1901-1927 when it moved to Canberra). Anzac Day services were held at this memorial in the 1920s and early 1930s. Items were in an envelope with other photos and programmes from different items relating to the Shrine of Remembrance - including discussions on its location and design. Labelled 'Shrine of Remembrance S1 - S14' it was part of an old archive numbering system (S=Shrine), that showed there has been efforts in the past to collect, order and save items of Legacy's history. From articles in Trove: The temporary cenotaph was the original first world war memorial until the Shrine of Remembrance was dedicated in 1937. The cenotaph was a half size replica of the London Symbol of Remembrance in Whitehall. It was made from timber and plaster and was initially meant to only last for the 1926 Anzac day service and be removed. With annual upkeep it remained until at least 1934 when ex-service men proceeded from the incomplete Shrine to the cenotaph on the steps of Parliament House on Anzac day.A record of an Anzac Day ceremony at the old First World War memorial in Spring Street in 1928. Not many photos are available of the original memorial. The size of the march past (reported as 25,000 soldiers) points to the enormous number of Victorians who served in the First World War. Black and white newspaper article about ANZAC Day at the old First World War memorial in Spring Street in 1928.Title: '25,000 Returned Soldiers, Headed By Their Leader, Sir John Monash, Marched Past The Cenotaph On Anzac Day.' Caption: " Scene at Parliament House, Melbourne, where the Governor, Lord Somers, took the salute, as returned Soldiers and Nurses passed, on they way to the Commemorative Service at the Exhibition.'anzac day, wreath laying ceremony -
National Wool Museum
Rug, Returned Soldiers and Sailors Mill, Post 1924
... Made by the Returned Soldiers & Sailors Mill in Geelong...Returned Soldiers and Sailors Mill ...-and-the-bellarine-peninsula Made by the Returned Soldiers & Sailors Mill ...Made by the Returned Soldiers & Sailors Mill in Geelong, post-1924. Rug was given to NWM from another museum in Western AustraliaTartan rug with cream base, featuring pattern with blue, black, green, yellow and red believed to be the Dress Stewart tartan pattern. RS&S label stitched on back of one corner. Label has stitched signature of John Monash. Two of the ends are tasseled. Appears used with several stains and small holes. Reverse of rug is free of design with solitary light brown colour Bottom left front corner has label which reads "THE/ Dress Stewart" On rear of same corner has label which reads "THE GEELONG R.S & S WOOLLEN MILLS/ PURE/ WOOL/ THE John Monash RUG wool, rs&s, reutrned soldiers and sailors mill, rug, quilt, blanket, john monash, the dress stewart, world war one, world war two, tartan -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Programme - Graham Street Methodist School, Final Welcome Home to our Returned Soldiers (copy), Feb 1920
... Returned Soldiers (copy)... for 'Final Welcome Home to our Returned Soldiers', Saturday... for 'Final Welcome Home to our Returned Soldiers', Saturday ...Colour facsimile of Graham Street Methodist School program for 'Final Welcome Home to our Returned Soldiers', Saturday 14.02.1920 - lists those who served and died.war - world war i, religion - wesleyan methodist church, monkhouse family -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Notice, Tramway Board, "Returned Soldiers' tickets", "Returned sick or wounded soldiers' concession tickets", "Blinded Soldiers", 1919
... "Returned Soldiers' tickets", "Returned sick or wounded... - 8/2/19 - "Returned Soldiers' tickets" regarding availability... - D386 - 8/2/19 - "Returned Soldiers' tickets" regarding ...Set of three notices, duplicated on cut paper: .1 - D386 - 8/2/19 - "Returned Soldiers' tickets" regarding availability of concessions on trams - only to 1914 men and those undergoing hospital treatment. .2 - D471 - 9/12/19 - "Returned sick or wounded soldiers' concession tickets" regarding the use of tickets and their use beyond the two penny section. See Reg Item 4262 for an associated card. .3 - C478 - 31/12/19 - "Blinded Soldiers" - regarding cardboard passes issued to these men, their conditions of use. See Reg Item 4262 for samples. Two copies held, pinned together.trams, tramways, tickets, world war 1, hospital, blind person, soldiers -
National Wool Museum
Book - A Forecast of the textile vogues for the coming season from R. S. & S. Woollen Mill, Geelong Part IV, Returned Soldiers and Sailors Mill, 1941
... The Returned Soldiers and Sailors Mills was located near...Returned Soldiers and Sailors Mill ...-and-the-bellarine-peninsula The Returned Soldiers and Sailors Mills ...The Returned Soldiers and Sailors Mills was located near the Barwon river on Pakington Street, Geelong, where its building still stands. The mill was established in October 1922 with capital acquired from War Gratuity Bonds. The mill produced fine grade woollen products with its speciality being ‘Retsol’ travelling rugs.31 page red book bound with metal pins containing fabric samples glued onto paper, with some printed text.cover: [printed] A FORECAST OF TEXTILE VOGUES / FOR THE COMING SEASON / FROM / R. S. & S. Woollen Mill. / Geelongr. s. & s mill, soldiers, sailors, geelong, war, wool, mill -
National Wool Museum
Book - A Forecast of the textile vogues for the coming season from R. S. & S. Woollen Mill, Geelong Part 1, Returned Soldiers and Sailors Mill, 1941
... The Returned Soldiers and Sailors Mills was located near...Returned Soldiers and Sailors Mill ...-and-the-bellarine-peninsula The Returned Soldiers and Sailors Mills ...The Returned Soldiers and Sailors Mills was located near the Barwon river on Pakington Street, Geelong, where its building still stands. The mill was established in October 1922 with capital acquired from War Gratuity Bonds. The mill produced fine grade woollen products with its speciality being ‘Retsol’ travelling rugs.25 page red book bound with metal pins containing fabric samples glued onto paper, with some printed text.cover: [printed] A FORECAST OF TEXTILE VOGUES / FOR THE COMING SEASON / FROM / R. S. & S. Woollen Mill. / Geelongr. s. & s mill, soldiers, sailors, geelong, war, wool, mill -
Royal Brighton Yacht Club
Cup, Returned Soldiers’ Cup
... Returned Soldiers’ Cup...Returned Soldiers’ Cup Donor: Deed of Gift... Returned Soldiers’ Cup Donor: Deed of Gift: No There is an earlier ...Returned Soldiers’ Cup Donor: Deed of Gift: No There is an earlier returned soldiers trophy which is a World War I shell case which was awarded to commemorate the RBYC members who served in the first World War. The first trophy was awarded to the Jubilee yacht Rotanes BJ3, owned by A. E. Akhurst in 1935. For an unknown reason the current Returned Soldiers’ Cup was purchased and first awarded in season 1935/36. First Winner: Sylvia BJ2, W. Jamison 1935/36 jubilees -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - LYDIA CHANCELLOR COLLECTION; WELCOME HOME TO GOLDEN SQUARE RETURNED SOLDIERS PROGRAMME
... RETURNED SOLDIERS PROGRAMME... Returned Soldiers' programme. The programme includes speeches... to Golden Square Returned Soldiers' programme. The programme ...Two carbon copies of 'Welcome Home to Golden Square Returned Soldiers' programme. The programme includes speeches, songs, recitations and the National Anthem. The Chairman was Cr. J.E. Holland. Accompanist Miss Saunders and Lydia Pethard, the Hon. Secretary. One sheet. c1945.event, official, civic, lydia chancellor, collection, war, ww ii, soldiers, event, music, ceremony -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Badge - Fundraising Button, Discharged Soldiers’ Fund for Returned Soldiers, 1918-1919
... Discharged Soldiers’ Fund for Returned Soldiers... ‘Discharged Soldiers’ Fund For Our Returned Soldiers’ feature within... ‘Discharged Soldiers’ Fund For Our Returned Soldiers’ feature within ...Frances Rigg was a local business identity in Kew, at one stage managing the local branch of the English, Scottish and Australian (ES&A) Bank at 175 High Street from c. 1920 until the 1940s. After Francis Rigg’s death, the collection of buttons and medallions was inherited by his son, Ken Rigg (1922-2014). The collection was subsequently donated to the Kew Historical Society in 2015 by Francis' grandson, Adrian Rigg, at the time of the Gallipoli & Beyond Commemoration in 2015. The collection covers a period of almost 40 years. The majority of the buttons are patriotic buttons, issued and sold during and immediately after the First World World War (1914-1918) to raise funds for national and overseas causes. The collection also includes a number of locally significant sporting event buttons and sporting club medallions, issued in the 1920s and 1930s.Patriotic and other pressed tin buttons and badges were produced in large numbers in the first decades of the twentieth century. By nature, insubstantial and ephemeral, they have not always survived. The collections of badges, buttons and medallions in the Kew Historical Society collection is homogenous and yet diverse, ranging from buttons sold to raise funds for the war efforts in 1914-18 and 1939-45, to those used at festivals and sporting events. Because of the manufacturing process, many surviving buttons and badges have been affected by inadequate storage, suffering from oxidisation and physical damage. These survivors are now historically and socially significant artefacts, revealing much about the attitudes and values of the period in which they were produced. Their widespread distribution means that they are frequently significant at a local, state, national and international level.Small circular pressed tinplate badge featuring a gold-bordered art nouveau style heart within a green wreath, surmounted by a yellow seven-pointed star, all on a brown background. The words ‘Discharged Soldiers’ Fund For Our Returned Soldiers’ feature within the heart, on a buff background. A gold and white border encloses the whole design.first world war (1914-18), patriotic buttons, badges -
Geelong RSL Sub Branch
Badge - Returned Soldiers Association, Early 20th Century
... Badge - Returned Soldiers Association...This badge was issued for the Returned Soldiers Association...-and-the-bellarine-peninsula This badge was issued for the Returned Soldiers ...This badge was issued for the Returned Soldiers Association, Victoria. It is numbered on the back of the badge 2050, no makers marks. The RSA preceed the RSSILA Badge of 1916.It is an original badge issued in Victoria in the period 1915-1919A Small badge, brass colour, enamel finish on the front.Front - RSA, Returned Services Association, Victoria. Back - figure 2050.rsa, victoria -
National Wool Museum
Textile - Rug, Returned Soldiers and Sailors Mill, 1963
... The Returned Soldiers and Sailors Mills was located near...Returned Soldiers and Sailors Mill ...-and-the-bellarine-peninsula The Returned Soldiers and Sailors Mills ...The Returned Soldiers and Sailors Mills was located near the Barwon river on Pakington Street, Geelong, where its building still stands. The mill was established in October 1922 with capital acquired from War Gratuity Bonds. The mill produced fine grade woollen products with its speciality being ‘Retsol’ travelling rugs. The mill first began to run into financial troubles with the ‘Credit Squeeze’ or the ‘Holt Jolt’ of the early 1960s. This saw import restrictions lifted which triggered the start of a minor recession and a rise in unemployment. Included in these troubles was the RS&S Mill which saw the number of employees gradually decrease and business declining with cheaper imports beginning to grab an expanding part of the market share. The mill was eventually purchased by Godfrey Hirst in 1973 who tried to continue operations without success and in June 1975 textile production at the site ceased. Outside of financial considerations contributing to the closure of Woollen Mills in this period was the declining need for heavier fabrics as in-home heating and insulation improved. This need had been replaced for a demand for ever softer, finer and lighter worsted fabrics for more casual clothing. Modern day textile production requires fewer steps in the processing of materials for this use. This meant large factory complexes such as early woollen mills like the RS&S mills were no longer required. Compared to modern textile production which can spin a fine yarn out of synthetic fibre or imported cotton easily, spinning fine yarn from medium quality wool at a textile factory was cumbersome and no longer financially viable to suit new consumer demands. This rug provides context to this statement. It was gifted to Shirley and Gordon Green as a wedding present in November 1963 by one of Gordon's colleagues in the wool industry. Living in areas such as Neutral Bay, the Hornsby area and later in life retiring to the Central Coast, the blanket was too heavy for use in these weather conditions and hence it stayed in its original box for nearly 60 years. Top and bottom of rug has frilled edges. Pattern is titled the 'Clan Cameron' and is repeated in a 7x7 grid. Front of rug has a red background with 4 vertical and horizontal lines. All is surrounded by a yellow boarder. Label is stitched into the bottom right corner. Reverse of rug also has a repeating 7x7 grid. Blue background with thick green horizontal stripe. Yellow and red boarder to the grid with 4 red vertical and horizontal lines making up the interior. Rug measure 1550 x 2040mm, approximately the same size as a queen size mattress.Wording, Bottom right corner. THE GEELONG R.S&S. WOOLEN MILLS/ PURE/ WOOL/ AUSTRALIA/ The John Monash Rug (cursive)/ The Clan Cameron (cursive)rs&s mills, textile manufacture, rug, clan cameron, sydney greasy wool exchange -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Returned soldiers picnic, Police Paddocks, Queenstown, c.1916
... Returned soldiers picnic, Police Paddocks, Queenstown, c... volunteered their time and vehicles to collect returning soldiers... volunteered their time and vehicles to collect returning soldiers ...Possibly a picnic for returned servicemen from Gallipoli. This photo was taken in front of the Police Paddocks with the police station on the left. Model T Fords parked with soldiers, drivers and locals resting on the police paddock in front of the Queenstown (St Andrews) station. The RACV Volunteer Motor Corps service during World War One was the reason the organisation was granted its Royal prefix. Automobile Club of Victoria members volunteered their time and vehicles to collect returning soldiers and nurses from ships at Princes Pier, Port Melbourne. Trips were also often arranged for convalescing soldiers to country areas for picnics and to “revive spirits”. The soldiers were also picked up from the Austin Hospital in Heidelberg and Mont Park Military Hospital in Macleod. Queenstown (St Andrews) was a common picnic spot. The Evelyn Observer reported on June 9. 1916 "Some 75 returned soldiers visited Queenstown on Sunday, 28th ult., and were hospitably entertained by local residents who had provided refreshments sufficient for 150. Mr. Milne in an appropriate speech welcomed the soldiers, and Mr. Robison suitably responded.” The photo was reproduced page 108 of “The Diamond Valley Story" by Diane H. Edwards.This photo forms part of a collection of photographs gathered by the Shire of Eltham for their centenary project book,"Pioneers and Painters: 100 years of the Shire of Eltham" by Alan Marshall (1971). The collection of over 500 images is held in partnership between Eltham District Historical Society and Yarra Plenty Regional Library (Eltham Library) and is now formally known as the 'The Shire of Eltham Pioneers Photograph Collection.' It is significant in being the first community sourced collection representing the places and people of the Shire's first one hundred years.Digital image, 16 x 24 and 12.5 x 9 cm and 4 x 5 inch B&W Neg sepp, shire of eltham pioneers photograph collection, queenstown, cars, police station, st andrews, soldiers, picnic, exhibition yprl 2019-12, gallipoli, model t ford, pioneers and painters, police paddocks, retuned soldiers -
National Wool Museum
Photograph, R.S.& S Woollen Mills Girls' Interhouse Sports 1940 A Team
... returned soldiers and sailors mill...Black and white photograph of Returned Soldiers and Sailors...Black and white photograph of Returned Soldiers and Sailors...-and-the-bellarine-peninsula Black and white photograph of Returned Soldiers ...Black and white photograph of Returned Soldiers and Sailors Woollen Mills Girls' Interhouse Sports 1940 'A' Team.Black and white photograph of Returned Soldiers and Sailors Woollen Mills Girls' Interhouse Sports 1940 'A' Team.textile mill, s textile mills sporting teams, returned soldiers and sailors mill, sport, leibhardt, c i.s. - returned soldiers and sailors mill, textile mills, textile mills - sporting teams -
Bendigo Military Museum
Postcard - POSTCARD, PHOTOGRAPHIC WW1, post 1915
... returned soldiers... Returned Soldiers. Pte BOLITHO holding dog mascot in centre front...Top of photo: "GROUP OF BENDIGO AND DISTRICT RETURNED... goldfields photography Bendigo WW1 returned soldiers Top of photo ...Black & white photo of a group of Bendigo & District Returned Soldiers. Pte BOLITHO holding dog mascot in centre front row. Postcard with back set out for message only, address only & stamp here.Top of photo: "GROUP OF BENDIGO AND DISTRICT RETURNED SOLDIERS" Listed below photo: "Names of soldiers"photography, bendigo ww1, returned soldiers -
Bendigo Military Museum
Programme - BANQUET TO THE ANZACS 1919, Returned Soldiers Association Bendigo, C. Jan 1920
... Returned Soldiers Association Bendigo... TO THE ANZACS 1919 Returned Soldiers Association Bendigo ...The first signature at the top of the front cover is "Tom Dunphy 6th Batt". This was his invitation he had signed by attendee's. He was very involved in the 6th Batt Association in Bendigo. Refer Cat No 1093 for items re Tom. Program folding card, front cover has two flags at top with a Rising Sun image under followed by the heading "Banquet", under is the date, place, then an image of a Soldier and Sailor. Inside has first page a list of "Toasts" and by whom, 3rd page is the extensive menu and last on rear the committee names of the Bendigo Branch. The front cover has hand written names in pencil of those attending, inside has 4 names and rear is covered in names. Main points: "Banquet given to the ANZACS by the Retrurned Soldiers Association (Bendigo Branch) Monday 20th January 1919 Masonic Hall Bendigo - W Fozard Secretary"brsl, smirsl, banquet, program -
Bendigo Military Museum
Plaque - PLAQUE, GALLERY OF HONOUR, Returned Soldiers & Sailors Imperial League of Australia, c. 1921 onwards
... Returned Soldiers & Sailors Imperial League of Australia..., GALLERY OF HONOUR Returned Soldiers & Sailors Imperial League ...This plaque was originally in the Foyer (vestibule on the original plans) of the Soldiers Memorial Institute Bendigo to compliment framed photos of Soldiers who never came home from the Great War. This was unveiled on ANZAC Day 1927. After the closure of the SMI for renovations 2016 - 18 the plaque was placed in what was originally called "The Writing Room" now called "The Building and RSL history Room"Plaque brass with curved corners with inscribed text in black with several scrolls around. Plaque is attached via 4 screws to a backing board onto a wall.“THIS GALLERY of HONOR Instituted by the Bendigo Branch of the RS&SILA exclusively contains portraits of members of the AIF who in the service to King and Empire made the supreme sacrifice in the Great War 1914 - 1919 into the imperishable memory of the priceless heritage beqeathed by them to the nation. This Gallery is dedicated in reverent gratitude”brsl, smirsl, plaque -
National Wool Museum
Archive - Mounted Cheque, Returned Soldiers and Sailors Mill, 1932
... Returned Soldiers and Sailors Mill ... Returned Soldiers and Sailors Mill ...Copy of a cheque celebrating the final repayment by R. S. & S. Woollen and Worsted Co-operative of a Commonwealth Government loan.Copy of a cheque mounted on cardboard with white and black printed text.GEELONG R. S. & S. / Woollen & Worsted Co-operative Manufacturing Co. Ltd. / £50,000 / Commonwealth Government Loan. / Repayable in 10 Years / Granted by Special Act of Parliament 20th Dec. 1922. / Rt. Hon. W. M. Hughes, Prime Minister -- Hon. Arthur Rogers Minister for Repatriation / Final Repayment by above Cheque -- 20th Dec. 1932.