The Memorial Hall commemorates those who served in World Wars One and Two. The Hall was originally erected in memory of those who served in World War One. The foundation stone was laid in 1924 by the Governor of Victoria, The Earl of Stradbroke. The hall was opened on ANZAC Day 1925. On ANZAC Day 1952, a memorial stone was added to commemorate those who served in World War Two. The building is situated 14A Ferrars Place , South Melbourne.The badge was struck in the mid 1920's on the opening of the Sailor and soldier's Memorial Hall, South Melbourne.Brass Badge Red and White Enamel with clasp on backFront Sailors and Soldier's Memorial Hall South Melbourne Remembrance Hall Image on Front Back J.W.Purvis (badge makers)south melbourne, soldier, remembrance, hall, sailors and soldier's memorial hall, sailors, the earl of stradbroke, governor of victoria

Photograph depicting the official Unveiling of Soldiers Memorial at Wangaratta on 25th of April, 1923.From the History of Wangaratta RSL.. In 1918 there were two aims a) to organise a club for returned men and b) erect an outstanding war memorial in a beautiful garden setting. It took many years before the erection and unveiling of this memorial which took place on Anzac Day 25th April, 1923.Black and white photograph of large number of people sitting and standing around monument.Unveiling Soldiers Memorial Wangaratta 25.4.23soldier's memorial wangaratta, unveiling 1923

An invitation sent to J. R. V. Anderson by the Mayor of Bendigo, Cr. J. E. Holland, in 1921 to attend a luncheon to celebrate the opening of the Soldier's Memorial Hall at the Bendigo Town Hall on Tuesday,15th November, 1921 at 1 pm. This Soldiers' Memorial Hall still stands today in Pall Mall, Bendigo. It is now called the Bendigo RSL Memorial Military Museum.Celebrates the opening of the Soldier's Memorial Hall in Bendigo, as well as indicating the importance of J. R. V. Anderson in the Bendigo community at that time. This significance has been assessed in-house.Personal invitation to Mr. J. R. V. Anderson from the Mayor of Bendigo (Cr. J. E. Holland) to attend a luncheon to celebrate the official opening of the Soldiers' Memorial Hall, Bendigo on the 15th November 1921. Rectangular card in blue print, with the person's name handwritten in black ink.Inscribed on card bearing City of Bendigo emblem is the following: "On the occasion of the Opening of the Soldiers' Memorial Hall / by / His Excellency, The Governor of Victoria, The Earl of Stradbroke, / K.C.M.G., C.B,, C.V.O., C.B.E., A.D.C. to His Majesty the King, / The Mayor of Bendigo, (Cr. J. E. Holland,) / requests the pleasure of / Mr. J. R. V. Anderson's / company at Luncheon at the Town Hall, Bendigo, on Tuesday, / the 15th November, 1921, at 1 p.m. / R.S.V.P. TO TOWN CLERK BEFORE INST." (Last line crossed out in black ink).anderson, j. r. v., bendigo school of mines and industries, soldier's memorial hall, bendigo, 1921

These photographs shows the World War I "Fallen Soldiers" Memorial at it's original site in Main Street Greensborough. Photographs appear to be taken early 1920s.The Memorial has been moved several times and is now situated the War Memorial Park in Henry Street Greensborough.Digital image of 2 black and white photographs.greensborough war memorial park, fallen soldiers memorial greensborough

This close up view of the inscription on the Greensborough Fallen Soldier's Memorial shows the names of the local men who were killed in World War I. The memorial now stands in Greensborough War Memorial Park.Digital copy of colour photo.fallen soldiers memorial greensborough, world war 1

Soldiers’ Memorial World showing weighbridge and two storey Stawell Coffee Palace formerly Castlemaine Hotel in background c1923 - 1924.Black & white photo of Soldiers Memorial World War 1 with the weighbridge behind the memorial and Stawell Coffee Palace in the background c1923 -1924. There is also a Telegraph pole behind the statue. An enlargement of the photo is also in the file.Stawell Soldier Memorial with Coffee Palace in background.stawell ww1

Original Rose Series Postcard Soldiers’ Memorial with Weighbridge and Coffee Palace formerly Castlemaine Hotel. The inscription on the memorial reads. "Erected by Girl's Remembrance League to the Honour of the Living and the Everlasting Glory of the dead, who fought in the Great War 1914-1919. Lest We Forget"Original Rose Series Post Card and three enlargements. Shows Soldiers Memorial, Weighbridge and Coffee Place, c.1940The Rose Series P. 12145 Soldiers Memorial, Stawell Vic.stawell ww1

A wide range of small china pieces carrying scenic views of holiday destinations or key locations were a popular kind of souvenir during much of the 20th century. Several different pieces were used to depict Wodonga during this period, primarily focusing on the Woodland Grove and the Soldier Memorial. A wide range of souvenirs have been produced to commemorate Wodonga and its landmarks over time. These items document key changes in Wodonga and its heritage. The producers mark on the plate was used by the company Victoria China Czechoslovakia between 1919 and 1938.Small china pieces carrying scenic views of holiday destinations were a popular kind of souvenir during much of the 20th century. These items have local and social significance as they reflect the landmarks or local features valued by the community over time.China Plate, Oblong in shape decorated with flowers and an image of the Soldiers' Memorial in Wodonga in the centre. Makers mark of Victoria China Czechoslovakia which was used from 1918 to1939."SOLDIERS MEMORIAL WODONGA"souvenir, soldiers memorial, wodonga victoria, victoria china, memorabilia

Ballarat Soldiers Memorial Band competing in the 1932 South Street Competitions in Ballarat. .2) shows the the band being inspected as part of the Marching Contest Points (20) were allotted for such things as cleanliness of uniforms and boots missing buttons, messy hair, unshaven, etc. This mark was added to the band's music score and drill score to give a band's total Quickstep result.Ballarat Soldiers Memorial Band winning both the B Grade selection and Quickstep and came 2nd in the A grade selection. Overall coming 1st in the B grade aggregate and 2nd in the A grade aggragate 1932.1 - Ballarat Soldiers Memorial Band playing and marching . .2 - Ballarat Soldiers Memorial Band standing at attention on an oval.1 - Ballarat Soldiers Memorial Band ( Frank Wright - Conductor). Winners B Grade selection, B grade Quickstep, 2nd A grade selection. 1st B grade aggregate, 2nd A Grade aggragate South St. 1932 .2 Ballarat Soldiers Memorial Band 1st B Grade Selection & quickstep, 2nd A grade quickstep. Frank Wright - Conductor South St. 1932ballarat soldiers memorial band, 1932, south street, frank wright, entertainment, quickstep, uniform

This album was presented to the Earl of Stradbroke by the Fathers of Soldiers and Returned Soldiers of Phillip Island, 16/2/1923. Photo shows the crows gathering round the Memorial for the unveiling.The unveiling of the Soldiers' Memorial, Phillip Island.Unveiling Soldiers' Memorial Phillip Island 1920phillip island, soldiers memorial, earl of stradbroke

The Kew War Memorial was completed and opened in 1925. This Real Photo Series postcard must have been created shortly after.Sepia monochrome postcard depicting the Kew War Memorial published as part of the Real Photo Series.16.7.79 (donation date). Reg No-KH-130 [obsolete]. presented to Kew Historical Society by Mrs Nell Fraser, 5 Loch St Kewkew war memorial, postcards -- kew (vic.)

Program, lemon coloured document, gold and black print. On front " Bendigo Soldiers' Memorial Institute Revitalisation project. Souvenir Program. Official opening of the Bendigo soldiers' Memorial Institute Revitalisation and Military Museum. 10 a.m. Thursday November 15, 2018. Lansell Gardens, pall Mall, Bendigo. Program outlines the sequence of activities relating to the opening and provides an overview of the history of the Soldiers' Memorial. The site was formerly the location of the Hustlers Royal Reserve No. 2 Mine, Pall Mall, from 1871 - 1912.Bendigo Soldiers Memorial Institutebendigo, buildings, bendigo soldiers' memorial

Murray Comrie Collection. Image must have been made after October 1919 when the Memorial was erected and before 1920 when the Flour Mill was relocated. This is an original photo-postcard. Sepia photo-postcard depicting Company's Dam, Tarnagulla. In the backgrond the Soldiers Memorial, the Wesleyan Church and the Flour Mill complex are visible.Reverse is printed as standard postcard format (blank/unused).tarnagulla, dam, water, company's dam, flour mill, wesleyan church, soldier's memorial

Ballarat Soldiers Memorial Band, Frank Wright Conductor. Winners of B. Grade South Street Championship and quickstep. 2nd A grade quickBlack and white photograph of the Ballarat Soldiers' Memorial Band, posing in uniform and with instruments outside the Ranger barracks (Later used as Dan Murphy's Ballarat)Richards & Co Ballarat in lower right corner .2) Verso in pencil "Ballarat Soldiers Memorial Band. Frank Wright Conductor. Winners B Grade South St Championship and quickstep 2nd A grade quickstep and 2nd a grade aggregate. October 1932. Absent solo euphonium Bert Harding, cornet Vernon Hallfrank wright, south street competitions, ballarat soldiers memorial band, bert harding, vernon hall

Murray Comrie Collection. Image must have been made after October 1919 when the Memorial was erected and before 1920 when the Flour Mill was relocated. This photograph is a indistinct copy created from the original postcard. Black and white photographic copy of the sepia photo-postcard depicting Company's Dam, Tarnagulla (2019.0126). In the background the Soldiers Memorial, the Wesleyan Church and the Flour Mill complex are just visible.tarnagulla, dam, water, company's dam, flour mill, wesleyan church, soldier's memorial

Donated by Stan McFee from the Keith McIlwraith Collection.Sepia postcard of the Soldiers' Memorial behind gate and fence in foreground with Cowes Pier and sheds in background. People walking on pier where boats are moored. Cars and horse drawn carriage in front of the Memorial."View from Soldiers' Memorial, Cowes, Phillip Island. Valentine's, M5821"soldiers' memorial cowes, cowes jetty phillip island, stan mcfee, keith mcilwraith collection

This item is from a collection donated by descendants of John Francis Turner of Wodonga. A wide range of small china pieces carrying scenic views of holiday destinations or key locations were a popular kind of souvenir during much of the 20th century. Several different items have been produced to commemorate Wodonga and its landmarks over time. These items document key changes in Wodonga and its heritage. This plate depicts three key landmarks in Wodonga. THE SOLDIERS' MEMORIAL in Wodonga was unveiled on Tuesday 18th November 1924. It was designed by Messrs. Hosken & Co., of Hawthorn, Victoria. The monument is all of Australian workmanship. The pedestal is made of Harcourt granite, 9ft x 9ft at the base, and rising in seven courses to a height of 10ft 2in. The emblems (rising sun and wreath) are of bronze, and the lettering of the inscription and names of fallen soldiers are in raised lead letters. Originally the Memorial was completed with a full life size, 6ft in height, sculpture of an Australian soldier in Sicilian marble. The memorial bore the inscriptions: ERECTED BY THE RESIDENTS OF WODONGA AND DISTRICT IN MEMORY of the Men of this Town and District who fell in the Great War, 1914-1919, Also in grateful recognition of the men who served and returned. “Lest We Forget.” In 1982, due to frequent vandalism and high cost of materials to repair, the soldier statue was removed and later installed at the RSL Rooms. THE WATER TOWER is a major landmark of High Street, Wodonga. It began operation from January 1924 until it ceased operation in 1959. It stood unused for a decade until the lower section was modified and put to use as “ The Tower’s Cobbler’s Inn” in 1962. In 1972 Wodonga City Council proposed to demolish the Tower. Their suggestion received an unfavorable response from the city’s citizens, so the Tower still stands today. THE BAND ROTUNDA was officially opened on Sunday 5th September 1920 at the naming of the triangular reserve at the corner of High and Hovell Streets as Woodland Grove. The Wodonga Band gave a public performance on this occasion. The tri-coloured ribbon, which stretched across the entrance to the Rotunda was cut by Mrs R.H Murphy, daughter of Mr. John Woodland, secretary of the Wodonga Shire Council for 35 years, after whom the area was named. The rotunda has since been moved to Martin Park, Wodonga.This item comes from a collection used by a prominent citizen of Wodonga. It is also an excellent example of souvenir items created featuring landmarks to represent the city of Wodonga.A china plate depicting the Soldiers' Memorial Wodonga. The central coloured image is surrounded by a 8 representations of a variety of flowers and a silver edge trim. The makers mark underneath the dish was used between 1918 - 1939 so assists in establishing provenance of the irem.Beneath image: "SOLDIERS' MEMORIAL WODONGA On back of dish, Beneath a crown " VICTORIA CHINA CZECHOSLAVAKIA"victoria china, souvenir wodonga, wodonga soldiers memorial, woodland grove wodonga

The move to build the Mechanics Institute was started in 1883 and the foundation stone was laid by Lady Janet Clarke in 1885. The Shire of Bulla took it over in 1922 to be remodelled as the Soldier's Memorial Hall.A black and white photograph of the Sunbury Mechanics Institute in Stawell Street, Sunbury. The building complete with portico sits behind a picket fence with pine trees at the front and side.memorial hall, clarke, janet (lady), william (sir), mechanics institute, shire of bulla, stawell street, sunbury, soldier's memorial hall, foundation stones, george evans collection

Soldiers’ Memorial WW1 erected by "The Stawell Girld Remembrance League" unveiled in 1923.Black & white photo of Soldiers Memorial WW1. Floral stawell ww1 memorial

Soldiers’ Memorial World War 1. Two black & white photos of World War 1. memorial. Granite base with rising sun army emblem 1914 -1919. with a statue of a soldier holding a Banet. The statue is enclosed in a cyclone fence. Houses can be seen in the background. The memorial is situated in the center of Main Street. The memorial is a tribute to all who paid the supreme sacrifice and to all who served. The figure of the soldier was imported from Italy in 1922. The cost of the memorial was 643 pounds. A number of donations were made to the Girls' Remembrance League Soldiers Memorial. Two black & white photographs of the World War 1 memorial. The memorial has a tiered granite base and a soldier on the granite column. Enclosed within a cyclone fence. "4x2 3/4 soldiers memorial" written in pencil.stawell ww1

Single sheet of brown cardboard folded in three lengthwise. Programme for Mannibadar gymkhana and fleece show held Saturday, December 5th, 1959, in aid of Soldiers' Memorial Hall Building Fund.Text: " MANNIBADAR / TWELFTH ANNUAL / Grand Gymkhana / AND / Fleece Competition / In Aid of Soldiers' Memorial Hall Building Fund. "mannibadar grand gymkhana and fleece competition, programmes

A wide range of souvenirs have been produced to commemorate Wodonga and its landmarks over time. These items document key changes in Wodonga and its heritage. The Water Tower and Soldiers Memorial have been key landmarks in the centre of the main street. The Water Tower was in operation from 1924 until it ceased operation in 1959. The original Soldier Memorial was dedicated on Tuesday 18th November, 1924.Small china and glass pieces carrying scenic views of holiday destinations were a popular kind of souvenir during much of the 20th century. These items have local and social significance as they reflect the landmarks or local features valued by the community over time.A square crystal dish with image of the Water Tower and Soldiers MemorialAt bottom of central image "Scene, Wodonga"wodonga, souvenirs, water tower, soldiers memorial

Evening performance of a band on the Portico of Soldiers Memorial Institute post 2000.Bendigo RSL and Soldiers Memorial Institute Hall Pall Mall. Colour night time photograph of Bendigo Soldiers Memorial Institute Hall. White cardboard border surrounds photograph, light wooden frame, glass protection.brsl, smirsl, photograph

This Soldiers Memorial was erected in the centre of the town as the original Memorial stands at the top of the hill on the busy Princes Highway. This made the site difficult to police and march to because of the traffic passing through the town.Coloured photograph of Soldier’s memorial with flowers during Anzac Daymemorial, bank street, railway place, soldier

This item is from a collection donated by descendants of John Francis Turner of Wodonga. A wide range of small china pieces carrying scenic views of holiday destinations or key locations were a popular kind of souvenir during much of the 20th century. Several different items have been produced to commemorate Wodonga and its landmarks over time. These items document key changes in Wodonga and its heritage. This plate depicts three key landmarks in Wodonga. THE SOLDIERS' MEMORIAL in Wodonga was unveiled on Tuesday 18th November 1924. It was designed by Messrs. Hosken & Co., of Hawthorn, Victoria. The monument is all of Australian workmanship. The pedestal is made of Harcourt granite, 9ft x 9ft at the base, and rising in seven courses to a height of 10ft 2in. The emblems (rising sun and wreath) are of bronze, and the lettering of the inscription and names of fallen soldiers are in raised lead letters. Originally the Memorial was completed with a full life size, 6ft in height, sculpture of an Australian soldier in Sicilian marble. The memorial bore the inscriptions: ERECTED BY THE RESIDENTS OF WODONGA AND DISTRICT IN MEMORY of the Men of this Town and District who fell in the Great War, 1914-1919, Also in grateful recognition of the men who served and returned. “Lest We Forget.” In 1982, due to frequent vandalism and high cost of materials to repair, the soldier statue was removed and later installed at the RSL Rooms. THE WATER TOWER is a major landmark of High Street, Wodonga. It began operation from January 1924 until it ceased operation in 1959. It stood unused for a decade until the lower section was modified and put to use as “ The Tower’s Cobbler’s Inn” in 1962. In 1972 Wodonga City Council proposed to demolish the Tower. Their suggestion received an unfavorable response from the city’s citizens, so the Tower still stands today. THE BAND ROTUNDA was officially opened on Sunday 5th September 1920 at the naming of the triangular reserve at the corner of High and Hovell Streets as Woodland Grove. The Wodonga Band gave a public performance on this occasion. The tri-coloured ribbon, which stretched across the entrance to the Rotunda was cut by Mrs R.H Murphy, daughter of Mr. John Woodland, secretary of the Wodonga Shire Council for 35 years, after whom the area was named. The rotunda has since been moved to Martin Park, Wodonga.This item comes from a collection used by a prominent citizen of Wodonga. It is also an excellent example of souvenir items created featuring landmarks to represent the city of Wodonga.White glazed porcelain cream jug with grooved square handle. The base is unglazed. The rim and outer face of the handle are outlined in black paint. On one side of the jug is a black transfer print of a the Wodonga Soldiers' Memorial. Text underneath the scene reads "THE SOLDIERS' MEMORIAL, WODONGA, VIC."'. The manufacturer's trademark is printed on the base of the jug. RKG stood for Rudolf Kampf of Grunlas. The mark with the initials under the crown was used from 1921 to 1938.Beneath the image: 'THE SOLDIERS' MEMORIAL WODONGA VIC" Under the jug Manufacturer's trademark printed in orange paint, in a circular formation '(crown) / RK / G' ('RK / G' within circle with handles) above the words "Made in Czechoslovakia"domestic items, souvenir wodonga, woodland grove wodonga

Soldiers’ Memorial WW1 Stawell. View looking towards corner of St George and Victoria Streets. Coffee Palace formerly Castlemaine Hotel behind. The photo is a copy of the original owned by Mrs. Joyce Ward.Black & white photograph of Soldiers Memorial WW1. The image is predominately of the Soldiers memorial and looking towards the corner of St. George & Victoria Streets. The left- and right-hand bottom corners of the photo are rounded.stawell ww1 ww2

The Barnawartha Soldiers Memorial Hall was erected by voluntary subscription and community volunteer labour to commemorate those from the district who served in World War One. It was opened on the 21st December 1921. Our Collection includes several photographs signed BONSEMA WODONGA or sometimes simply TBW. Thomas Peter John Bonsema was born in Wodonga in 1876 to Peter John Bonsema and Mary Ann nee Nash. His name first appears on the Electoral Roll for Wodonga in 1909 and on the Electoral Roll in 1912 he is listed as a photographer. His photographs capture many scenes and events around Wodonga and surrounding areas. Thomas Bonsema married Minna Louisa Jones in 1912. By 1914 he had moved to Chiltern, Victoria where he established Bonsema’s Photographic Studio. From this time onward many of his works bore the signature “BONSEMA CHILTERN”. As well as continuing to photograph landscapes and important buildings, Mr Bonsema was often the official photographer at school and community celebrations. He also sold many framed photographs and postcards from his premises at 68 -70 Conness Street, Chiltern. By 1943 Thomas John Bonsema had relocated to New South Wales and died in Beecroft, NSW on 14th July 1944. Some of his photographs are held in the Victorian State Library and Mitchell Library Sydney Collections.These images are significant because they are the work of a recognised photographer Thomas Bonsema who was born in Wodonga in 1876. The Soldiers Memorial Hall was an important building in Barnawartha.A black and white image showing a large group of people, horses and wagons carting gravel for the construction of the Barnawartha Hall."Carting Gravel" for Soldiers Memorial Hall Barnawarthabonsema photography, thomas peter john bonsema, old barnawartha

Opened on Tuesday, November 15th, 1921 the Hall was erected by the Citizens of Bendigo to commemorate the deeds of the men and women of the district who served in the Great War. Now one of the largest Memorial Museums in the country the Bendigo Soldiers Memorial is now home to a broad range of military memorabilia. Situated on the highly visible Pall Mall, the hall was redeveloped and officially reopened as a museum in 2018. Brown paper covered booklet with front cover cut out window showing the dome of the Soldiers Memorial. Inside describes the reason for the building of the Soldiers Memorial and the programme for the opening events. Mayor Holland gave a speech with the Y.W.C.A providing the afternoon tea. city of greater bendigo memorials

This particular invite to Peter Ball Bendigo District RSL Sub Branch was involved with the first initial discussions with Council up to plans approved in 2015. Refer Cat No 8056.4 re project history and re opening.Invitation card Personal, light yellow colour, markings/text in gold and black, one sided. The card sets out the invitation by the Mayor of Bendigo to the re opening of the Bendigo Soldiers Memorial Institute project, time, place, date, rsvp and contact details.Main points, "Bendigo Soldiers Memorial Institute Revitalisation Project - Greater Bendigo Mayor Cr Margaret O'Rourke is pleased to invite Peter Ball - 10.am Thursday 15, 2018"brsl, smirsl, invitation, reviatalisation.