This is a khaki woollen greatcoat. Long sleeves, two pockets. The rear section can be opened - currently held shut with buttons. The front is held shut with 4 green plastic buttons. The coat has epaulettes.

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This is a khaki colour pair of trousers. The bottom of each leg is tapered, with a similar colour bootlace to do it up. The hip section is wider for ease of riding a horse. The fly is held shut with 6 buttons, it has 2 front hip pockets with top entry. There are 6 buttons around the waist line. The knee areas are reinforced with double layer of same material. The material is of a ribbed wool design.

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Ribbons = 1. Korea Medal. 2. U.N. Medal. Refers to the service of Norman Tupper 51455 3 RAR KOREA. Served 3 April 1952 - 24 March 1953.

1. Battle dress jacket. Khaki wool, two front pockets on both. Arms are a cloth badge for RA Survey Corps. A square cloth badge with a two tone shield, red over blue. On the shield is an image of a crowned lion standing on a big crown Corporal's stripes beneath that. On the left breast are two campaign ribbons. They are faded.

Written inside is "Tupper B.L." and "N. Tupper".

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Part of the Cooper Collection.

Two WO2 insignia featuring a brown and white embroidered Queen's Crown on a single piece of light khaki coloured fabric.

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Part of the Cooper Collection.

1. - 3. Three WO2 insignia featuring a brown and white embroidered Queen's Crown in a Khaki fabric background. 4. A smaller example of 1. to 3.

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This certificate was awarded to William (Bill) Clarke of the Bendigo District RSL Bowls in 2001. He was a long time supporter of the Bowls and the Club holding the Presidents position when the Club was then Bendigo District Servicemen’s Club prior to becoming an RSL Club. Refer Cat No’s 8108, 8239.3P & 8241.4P.

Certificate framed, frame is black, certificate is in 3 colours, black, brown with the central name in blue. Centre of the certificate is the recipients name, at the bottom signed by the Bowls President.

Main points, “Certificate of Life Membership”, “Mr W. Clarke (Bill)”, “In Recognition of Outstanding Achievements”

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Part of the Cooper Collection.

Two sets of rank insignia consisting of three gold coloured chevrons below a gold coloured Queen's Crown. Background is black fabric.

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Part of the Cooper Collection.

1. Set of Rank Insignia consisting of three white and brown chevrons on a khaki background. 2. Two joined sets of rank insignia consisting of three white embroidered chevrons on a khaki background. 3. Set of rank insignia consisting of three gold coloured embroidered chevrons on a khaki background.

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Card sent by "Pte Herbert Charles Nott", no. 228, 6th Batt, AIF. Part of the Cooper Collection.

Four page card on cream coloured paper. Pages secured on LHS with blue and red ribbon. Front page has an oval cut out which reveals a gold coloured Rising Sun badge including the words 6th Battalion, surrounded by a wattle wreath. Cut out is edges with embossing. The word "Greetings" is printed in red on bottom RH Corner. The middle right page has text printed in blue type. Sender has written his name on this page.

Handwritten in pencil on right hand middle page: "Bert".

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The Gallipoli Legion of ANZACS was formed in Sydney after WW1 with membership limited to those who fought at ANZAC or were on Gallipoli. The legion folded in 1989. Part of the Cooper collection.

Folded card on cream coloured paper. On top LH corner of front page is the emblem of the Gallipoli Legion of ANZACS. Emblem consists of three vertical sections coloured, red, white and blue below a Kings Crown. Text on front cover in blue type. Text on inside in blue type.

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Items in collection re: "William Anthony (Bill) THEODORE DSM" Refer Cat No. 7926P for his service record.

Cushion - black colour silk or cotton velvet fabric with silk cream and gold colour embroidery. Embroidered lettering and RAN emblem, King's Crown, Anchor and laurel leaves. Cushion edge - piped black colour silk fabric. Cushion back - black colour silk fabric. Cushion has an inner of unknown material.

Embroidered lettering on cushion. "Souvenir of Egypt/ 1941/ Royal Australian Navy/ H.M.A.S. VENDETTA"

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Items in the collection re: "William Anthony (Bill) THEODORE DSM". Refer Cat No. 7926P for his service record.

Bunting - mid blue colour cotton woven twill tape or ribbon with red, white and blue colour cotton triangular flags attached. Twelve flags are spaced at 50 cm intervals. Alternating colours.

Handwritten in blue ink pen on tape "WAT".

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Items in the collection re: "William Anthony (Bill) THEODORE DSM". Refer Cat No. 7926P for his service record.

Flag - white Naval ensign. White, red and dark blue colour woven cotton fabric. Ensign has red colour fabric, St. George's Cross on a white field with the Union Flag (red, white, dark blue) in the upper left canton. The design has been appliqued - sewing one piece of fabric to another. Header on hoist side with halyard hessian rope threaded through and attached at top and bottom.

Handwritten in black ink pen on back of header - "WT"/ "W.T."

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Items in the collection re: "William Anthony (Bill) THEODORE DSM". Refer Cat No. 7926P for his service record.

Certificate - cream coloured paper with black and cream coloured print. Illustrated in colour with Navy, Army, Airforce and Nursing personnel above crossed flags - Union Jack and Australian above scroll work and City of Bendigo. Coat of Arms/crest bracketed by dates "1939 - 1945". Red coloured embossed "City of Bendigo" Seal lower right. Frame - clear varnished timber with cardboard backing, no glass.

Inscription on certificate - "TO YOU WHO SERVED/ THE CITIZENS OF BENDIGO/ EXPRESS/ DEEP THANKFULLNESS/ TO "W. THEODORE"/ Long as the heart beats life/ with in the breast/ And Freedom, Love and Plenitude endure/ So may your sacrifice for these/ be Blessed/ And Honour, Pride, Integrity ensure/ "A. Truscott" Mayor/ ??? Town Clerk".

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These 3 images show the new renovations to the bar, dining area of the Bendigo District Servicemen’s Club in early 1994. Refer Cat No's 8073P, 8171 & 8230.2

.1) - .3) Photographs colour showing the Bar and 2 areas of the newly renovated bar and meals area of the Servicemen’s Club.

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These two images are most likely at the opening of the Bendigo District Servicemen’s Club after the renovations finished early in 1994. On the left is Bill Clarke, next to him is Max O’Haloran. William (Bill) Clarke was President of the Servicemen’s Club from 1992 - 96. Max O’Haloran was President of the Club 1991 - 2, he was also President of the Bendigo RSL on two occasions. Refer Cat No's 8073P, 8171 & 8230.2

.1) Photograph colour showing the front of the Bendigo District Servicemen’s Club, a ballon is showing overhead. .2) photograph colour showing an advertisement for some of the Clubs attractions. .3) & .4) photographs colour shows the same two men from different angles in front of the Servicemen’s Club.

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These photos show the early renovations to the Bendigo District Servicemen’s Club in 1993 Havilah Road. Refer Cat No's 8073P, 8171 & 8230.2 for more history.

.1) - .6) Series of 6 photographs colour showing early stages to the renovations of the Bendigo District Servicemen’s Club in Havilah Road.

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The original venue was opened in 1978. The Shovel phase as per the photos would be 1993 as the new renovations were completed in early1994. The four with the shovel, left to right, unknown, Bill Clarke (Glasses) G. Garth, possibly Dawn Cartner. Bill Clarke was President of the Club at that stage. Refer Cat No's 8073P, 8171 & 8230.2 for more history.

.1) Photograph colour, showing part of the original venue at the Bendigo District Servicemen’s Club Havilah Road. The bar was over in the far corner to the right, a section of the seating and Dance floor. The kitchen was to the right of the photo. .2) & .3) photo, colour shows 4 people with a shovel and hole in the dirt, in the back ground is several onlookers.

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Part of the "Robert H Baron", No 3596 and Cooper Collections. See Catalogue No. 1981P for details of Baron's service.

1. Four page illustrated Christmas/New Year card. Front cover has two cut outs allowing Union Jack and Australian Flag to be visible. Embossed gold coloured Rising Sun on bottom RH corner. Text in grey type. Pages secured on LHS with blue ribbon. Flags on second page in silk on a cream background. Text on inside in grey type. Handwritten message in black ink. 2. Four page illustrated Christmas/New Year card. Front cover has colour picture of two cats in front of a fire. Text in black font including "Keep The Home Fires Burning". Inside text in grey type. Pages secured with red ribbon on LHS.

1. Handwritten in black ink: 'To my Dear Mother, Her loving Soldier Son. Wishing you all a Merry Xmas n a bright new year. 2. Handwritten in black ink 'To Myrtle, Elsie, Alfred dear little Fred, FROM There Loving Soldier Brother Bob. Hoping you have a lovely time at Xmas & the New Year, Bob'

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Items in the collection re: "William Anthony (Bill) THEODORE DSM". Refer Cat No. 7926P for his service records.

1. 2. 3. Collars RAN Uniform worn by Recruit to Leading Seaman ranks. Navy blue colour cotton fabric, square shape sailors collar with white colour cotton trim in three rows. Collar secured by white cotton tapes. Lining - blue and white colour cotton ticking. Owners information on lining. 4. Collar RAN Uniform worn by Recruit to Leading Seaman ranks. Navy blue colour cotton fabric, square shape sailors collar with white colour cotton trim in three rows. Collar secured by white cotton tapes. Lining Navy blue colour cotton.

Owner's information - black ink stamp. 1. & 2. "W.A. Theodore". 3. "O. ARDIS"

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