OCCASIONAL DISPLAYS
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From time to time, we set up a display of some of our memorabilia either within our Memorabilia Room or at an external location.
The Display at RSL page gives an idea of how our room is arranged for the in-house displays.
In addition, we sometimes arrange for an external exhibition. Currently, we have a small display at the Eltham Library as a result of an arrangement between the MERSL and Nillumbik Shire Council. It is described on the Library display page.
Since 2024, we have been assembling small temporary displays in the memorabilia area to recognize a particular anniversary. Previous displays have included the anniversary of the collision between HMAS Voyager and HMAS Melbourne in 1964, a display marking the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II, another recalling the 125th anniversary of the formation of the Australian Army, and the 125th anniversary of the formation of the Royal Australian Navy.
Some recent displays are reported below ...
CURRENT DISPLAY
At the beginning of August 2026 two large banners form the main part of the Corner Display, remembering our Vietnam veterans and commemorating the battle of Long Tan. The large green banner was donated to us early in 2026 by the Victorian Branch of the Vietnam Veterans Association, courtesy of Bob Elworthy. The other banner was donated by a previous member, Paul Gregory. He was a State Representative for 6RAR and had one of their 'earlier' banners which he handed over just prior to the 2026 display. A range of smaller items is included on a rable in front of those banners and includes a pair of GP boots ... items which Paul used during his Vietnam posting and which he gave to us a number of years ago.
Click either photo for a larger view ...
PREVIOUS DISPLAYS
The display from May to early August 2026 commemorated the 125th anniversary of the Australian Navy, originally called the 'Commonwealth Naval Forces'.
The display from March to May 2026 marked the 125th Anniversary of Army. The organization was formally established soon after Federation, although previously there were smaller Citizens Military Forces units, and various Rifle Clubs which provided some basic military training.
In the latter part of 2025, a display focused on the end of the war in the Pacific. Photos below show some of the newspaper front-page articles which were published during the first days of August 1945. There is also a photo of the Surrender document signed by the Commander of the Japanese forces in SE Asia and accepted by the Commander of the Seventh Australian Division. Click on either photo to access a closer view of each, on a separate page.
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