A legatee function in Legacy House with Bruce Ruxton as a guest speaker. It is assumed to be 1991 as Legatee John Sullivan appears to be presenting a plaque to Mr Ruxton. L/ Sullivan was president in 1991. The plaque signifies that Mr Ruxton was made 'Guest of Honour' which is the highest accolade awarded to guests. Photos were in a scrapbook of photos spanning 1983 to 1991.A record that the speakers at Legacy functions were from very different walks of life and the subjects spoken about were many and varied. Colour photo x 3 of Bruce Ruxton speaking at Legacy House.White label handwritten in blue pen 'Bruce Ruxton - Guest of Honour. Legacy Luncheon. Presented with a plaque.' speakers, legatee event, john sullivan, bruce ruxton

Photos of Bruce Ruxton, president of the RSL speaking to a group of Legacy Widows at Northcote RSL Club. The date of 1993 was on a note with the photos. The plaques on the walls have RSL emblems. One board says 'Northcote RSL Golf Club' so it appears to be the Northcote RSL.A record of the one of the activities Legacy held for their widows. Often there would be significant speakers to entertain and inform them. Photos of guests listening to Bruce Ruxton of the RSL in 1993.Note with the photos says: 'Bruce Ruxton at Legacy Widows Club 1993'widows, bruce ruxton, rsl, northcote

Mrs and Mr Bruce Ruxton, RSL President at German War Cemetery November 16th 1997; with friend.tatura, ruxton, german war cemetery, costume, female, male, civic, memento, regalia, flags, national

Coloured photographSue Macleod with Bruce Ruxton -President of Victorian RSL

Donated to the Camberwell City RSL by Bruce Ruxton in 1995Hand embroidered 'Ode to the Fallen'Hand embroidered by Sister Ailsa Storrer just before she died on the 10 June 1995

Presentaion to Kevin Dobson on his ceasing to be president of HighettRSL Club & Sub-Branch after nine years by Bruce Ruxton State President April 2002 with Kevin Tucker incoming President.

Poem entitled Bruce Ruxton by Fred Homburg aka Barry from the Bush Bruce Carlyle Ruxton, AM, OBE (6 February 1926 – 23 December 2011) was an Australian ex-serviceman and President of the Victorian Returned and Services League from 1979 to 2002.Black metal frame with poem on cream paperPoem entitled Bruce Ruxton bruce ruxton, poem, fred homburg

Purchased through the Horsham Art Gallery Trust Fund with the assistance of the Victorian Public Galleries Foundation Trust, 1999

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This set of six colour photographs of a Catafalque Party from the Army Survey Regiment was taken at the Mount Macedon Memorial Cross on the 19th of November 1995. The ceremony was held to commemorate the 60th anniversary and the refurbishment of the site. The refurbishment entailed the complete replacement of the cross and its surrounds. The cross is also known as the Cameron Memorial Cross and was built in 1935 as a memorial for those who lost their lives in the First World War. The Guest Speaker was Mr Bruce Ruxton AM MBE OBE, who at the time was the president of the Victorian RSL. He served in the 2/1st Australian Topographical Survey Company in WW2 before reallocation to the 2/25th Australian Infantry Battalion. He was the president of the Victorian RSL from 1979 to 2002 and was a staunch vocal advocate for the health and welfare of war veterans and their families. Refer to the Wikepedia web site for more detail on the history of the Mount Macedon Memorial Cross and Mr Bruce Ruxton AM MBE OBE.This set of six colour photographs of a Catafalque Party from the Army Survey Regiment was taken at the Mount Macedon Memorial Cross on the 19th of November 1995. The photographs were printed on photographic paper and are part of the Army Survey Regiment’s Collection. The photographs were scanned at 300 dpi. .1) - Photo, colour, 1995. Mount Macedon Memorial Cross Ceremony, SPR James Commons in foreground. .2) - Photo, colour, 1995. Mount Macedon Memorial Cross Ceremony, Guest Speaker - Mr Bruce Ruxton AM MBE OBE. .3) - Photo, colour, 1995. Mount Macedon Memorial Cross Ceremony, SPR Katie Royce, unidentified soldier in background. .4) - Photo, colour, 1995. Mount Macedon Memorial Cross Ceremony, James Commons. .5) - Photo, colour, 1995. Mount Macedon Memorial Cross Ceremony, L to R: SSGT Peter Coles, SPR James Commons. .6) - Photo, colour, 1995. Mount Macedon Memorial Cross Ceremony, SPR James Commons. Each photo is annotated ‘Mt Macedon Memorial Cross Ceremony 19 Nov 95. Mr Bruce Ruxton AM MBE, OBE, SSGT Peter Coles, SPR Katie Royce and SPR James Commons are identified on the photos. royal australian survey corps, rasvy, army survey regiment, army svy regt, fortuna, asr

Bendigo RSL Annual Dinner held in the Soldiers Memorial Institute Main Hall in 1988. The white Cross was placed on the stage for such each Dinner. .1) Standing is Bruce Ruxton Guest speaker, State President of the Victorian RSL, seated to his left is Max O'Haloran Bendigo RSL President, others are unknown. .2) On the right of the photo at end of the table is possibly Col Mc Murray Rats of Tobruk Association, 2nd from right is Harold Trahair Eaglehawk RSL.. .3) Standing from the left is Max O'Haloran, refer Cat No 8129P, Bruce Ruxton, Frank ................, seated is Jack Plant, refer Cat No 8129PThree photographs, colour re an Annual Dinner Bendigo RSL Sub Branch. .1) Shows the head table at the stage end of the Soldiers Memorial Institute Main Hall, Standing is the guest speaker Bruce Ruxton, seated are 6 others. .2) Further out view of .1) showing one standing and 8 seated. .3) Shows 3 standing and 1 sitting.brsl, smirsl, annual, dinner

Autographed by Bruce Ruxton 28-7-2000collectables, ballarat rsl, ballarat

14 Coloured photos displaying RSL logo and photos of Ringwood RSL Christmas function. Includes Bruce Ruxton, John Cullen, Mike McMillan, Len Polkinghorne and Ted Kenna VC.

A function at Legacy House, the guest speaker appears to be Normie Rowe and Bruce Ruxton also was a guest. It could have been the launch of Badge Week in 1999. (See also 00729). 00730.1 President Graham Riches, Normie Rowe (a singer and Vietnam veteran) and Terry Walsh. 00730.2 Ray Ward, Peter Lawrence, Colin Bannister and Kempson Mayberry. 00730.3 George Logan, unknown and Bruce Ruxton (State President R.S.L.).A record of a function for Legatees. Colour photo x 3 of guests at Legacy house.Printing on the back "legatee event, legacy promotion

The photographs relate to a Bendigo RSL Sub Branch Annual Dinner. It is not quite clear what year(s) but 1998 or later. Bruce Ruxton President Victorian RSL was Guest speaker over many years.Alan Holmes was Senior Vice President in 1995, President 1997 - 2001 .1) Photo L - R, Phil Chapman OC 15 Transport Sqd, unknown, Bruce Ruxton, unknown, Alan Holmes. .2) Photo L - R, unknown, Alan Holmes, vacant seat, Maurice Sharkey Bendigo City Council, Hugh Connelly Kangaroo Flat RSL. .3) Photo L - R, Bruce Ruxton standing, Alan Holmes, Bert Pollard Eaglehawk RSL, unknown, Maurice Sharkey Bendigo City Council.Three colour photographs re the head table at a Bendigo RSL Annual Dinner. .1) Shows 5 men seated at the head table. .2) Shows 4 men seated at the head table, one chair vacant. .3) Shows one man standing and 4 seated at the head table.brsl, smirsl, annual, dinner

The formation of the Bendigo District RSL Sub Branch was an amalgamation of the 3 RSL Sub Branches in Bendigo, Bendigo, Kangaroo Flat and Eaglehawk. In 1978 a "Servicemen's Club" was formed by the 3 Sub Branches as a Social venue which included lawn bowls. In year 2000 this venue became the Bendigo District RSL Sub Branch INC of the 3 Sub Branches. Kangaroo Flat retained their own Sub Branch HQ same as Eaglehawk, Bendigo’s HQ became the Sub Branch at the venue instead of the SMI at Pall Mall.Charter, timber framed with gold edging, the charter is various colours with the RSL badge central at the top with the flag either side with the word Charter in big letters under followed by the wording to establish a Sub Branch. A red seal is at the bottom RH side.The main points are, "Bendigo District RSL Sub Branch Inc" Dated 26th day of October 2000" "Bruce Ruxton State President" "John Deighton State Secretary"brsl, smirsl, charter

Australian National Flag Montage depicting 15 Australian flags, including Naval, Military and Aboriginal flags - with history and details of each flag, also featuring the words of our National AnthemAustralia entered the first world war with three flags representing its dual nationality: the Union Jack as national flag and its two Australian ensigns. All three featured in recruiting drives for the Australian Imperial Force (the AIF). At that time the Union Jack was clearly regarded as the most importantBlack and gold painted frame containing montage of Australian flag and 14 smaller flags with boxed narratives.The Australian National Flag Gold Plaque - Proudly endorsed by the Returned & Services League of Australia 1992 Signed by Brigadier A B Garland AM and B C Ruxton OBEflags, australian, australian states and territories

Colour photos of an Anzac Day march with Jeff Kennett, Bruce Ruxton, John Brumby, and Peter Costello who appear to be the distinguished guests. It was with photos of Legatee Ron Austin in a jeep so it is 1995.A record of Anzac Day in the 1990s.Colour photo x 4 of an Anzac Day march with dignitaries and a pipe band.anzac day, march

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

Framed certificate, frame is timber brown colour, no glass in frame,certificate is yellow colour, all print in blue and black, RSL logo at top followed by the details of the Achievement.Main points, “Certificate of Achievement Bendigo Sub Branch” “For Commendable increase in Membership- Winner Country group 501 - 1,000” “Bruce Ruxton State President” “..................... State Secretary” “Dated 1st July 1981”brsl, smirsl, membership

A certificate showing that the Legacy Club of Melbourne was a corporate member of the Australian National Flag Association (ANFA) in 1984. ANFA was founded in 1983 to promote the importance and significance of our national symbol – the Australian National Flag. The certificate was signed by Bruce Ruxton who was chairman of ANFA at the time. He spoke at Legacy luncheons a few times.Legacy was founded by returned servicemen and the Australian flag would have been important to them as a symbol of their service.Certificate of membership on white card in a black wooden frame under glass.

Colour photos of an Anzac Day march with different units and their banners. Including the units from World War 1, the Mine Sweepers Association and HMAS Westralia. Presumably some of the men are legatees. Was with other photos of the day with Jeff Kennett, Bruce Ruxton, John Brumby, and Peter Costello who appear to be the distinguished guests. It was with photos of Legatee Ron Austin in a jeep so it is 1995.A record of Anzac Day in the 1990s.Colour photo x 5 of an Anzac Day march with different groups.anzac day, march

A framed certificate that acknowledges that Melbourne Legacy was a member of The Australian National Flag Association (ANFA) in 1984. The ANFA is an association that promotes and defends the use of the flag of Australia.A record that the ANFA recognised Legacy's work as a positive contribution to preserving the Australian Flag.Glass, black wooden frame, mottled off white paper, picture wire, white tape and compressed timber backing. Top centre:- The Australian Flag. Centre:- The Australian National Flag Association, Victorian Division This is to certify that The Legacy Club of Melbourne is a Corporate member of The Australian National Flag Association, Victorian Division Bottom:- Date 6th June 1984. signed Bruce Ruxton Chairman. A. Harnel.Hon Secretary australian flag, membership

Minutes of the Archive committee meeting held, 11/6/1991. Minutes confirm those who attended, apologies and matters discussed at the meeting (Club Luncheon, Bulletin Distribution, 50 year certificates, Guest of Honour). Guest of honour under consideration was Mr Bruce Ruxton O.B.E., President of the Victorian R.S.L. Minutes are unsigned. Three horizontal fold marks indicates this document was to be sent to the recipient by the postal service. Email was not available at the time.The existence of the committee evidences Melbourne Legacy's commitment to preserving historical information.White paper, with black type.Legacy symbol top left hand corner. Back of document, L/R.J.Foskett, in black ink.committee, speakers

A function at Legacy House, the guest speaker appears to be Normie Rowe and Bruce Ruxton also was a guest. It could have been the launch of Badge Week in 1999, Graham Riches is the president. (See also 00730). 00729.1 Normie Rowe (a singer and Vietnam veteran) and Bruce Ruxton, President of R.S.L. 00729.2 Normie Rowe speaking. 00729.3 Second from left is L/ Alan Fookes, then Rob Gell (a TV presenter) and on the right is Dave MacDonald. 00729.4 John Ritchie, Wing Commander, L/ Allan Couper and Betty Hurdman. 00729.5 Man on the left is unknown, second from left is Major Hugh Carson from Department of Defence, Ben Simpson and another officer from the Department of Defence. 00729.6 Man on the left is unknown, second from left is Judith Robertson, Captain David Cotsell and Carmel McConnell, a public relations officer for Legacy. 00729.7 L/ Ray Ward is with Peter Lawrence, Councillor Wellington Lee and another man. 00729.8 Brendan Lynch on the left and Chris Coates on the right and another man. 00729.9 Councillor Wellington Lee and President Graham Riches.A record of a function for Legatees. Colour photo x 9 of guests at Legacy house.Printing on the back "legatee event, legacy promotion, legacy week

[Photograph was likely taken at an RSL Victoria State Conference.] Image is of Margaret (Cate) Grace Hewins (nee Caterson) being presented with the Meritorious Service Medal by a visiting speaker (on the left) and Bruce Ruxton (on the right). "The Meritorious Service Medal is awarded each year by the National Board of the Returned & Services League of Australia, as an honour over and above Life Membership and on a restricted basis. There are members within our Sub-Branches who have given exceptional service over a sustained period of time and deserve to be acknowledged in a particular way. This award caters for those members." [https://rslvic.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/meritorious-service-medal-criteria-and-nomination-form.pdf] A white card folder approximately A5 landscape in size, closed with white writing surrounded in purple on front cover. A white card folder each half approximately A5 landscape in size joined on the short edge, opened showing white writing surrounded in purple on the left hand side and a colour photograph of three older people, two men and a shorter woman standing. The man on the left of the photo is holding an award presenting it to the small woman. The photo is held in place by white card corners that have purple details and the underneath the photo is the studio logo again.margaret (cate) grace hewins (nee caterson), bruce ruxton, meritorious service medal, rsl victoria

.1) Black & white group photo of the Officers of 38th Infantry Battalion in uniform. Officers are seated & standing with a number of trees in the background. Attached printed label includes the office's names. Dated 1950's. Photo mounted on cardboard. .2) Black & white photo of WO2 Jack Gerdsen in uniform, standing in front of a water landing craft & mountains. .3) Black & white photo of 6 soldiers in uniform, tents in background.On printed labels: .1) “ Officers of 38th Infantry Battalion, Northern Victorian Regiment Puckapunyal 1950's. Includes Officer's names” .2) “WO2 Jack Gerdsen 38th Infantry Battalion, Northern Victoria Regiment, 1 Battalion Royal Australian Regiment, Korea 1952” .3) “Royal Camp Canberra 1954, Ray Gilbert, Maurie Robertson, Maurie Jorgenson, Len Bliss Don Ruxton, Ken Buchanan”photograpy - photographs-mount accessories, military history - army, passchendaele barracks trust