Historical information

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.

Physical description

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.

Inscriptions & markings

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"