One Hundred Years In The Making: Box Hill Rsl 1920-2020
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Book: Very good
Jacket: Very good
Pages: Good
A century of sacrifice, community, and resilience is brought to vivid life in this landmark commemorative volume charting the full arc of the Box Hill RSL — one of suburban Melbourne's most enduring institutions — from its humble origins in the aftermath of World War I through to its centenary in 2020. Steven Cooke chronicles the organisation's transformation from a small band of returned servicemen seeking fellowship and support into a cornerstone of the Box Hill community, weaving together personal stories, archival photographs, and institutional milestones that capture both the triumphs and the trials of a hundred years of service. Written with the authority of a seasoned historian, Cooke's narrative situates the Box Hill RSL within the broader currents of Australian social and military history, illuminating how local organisations like this one became the bedrock of commemoration culture across the nation. The result is a richly layered portrait of memory, mateship, and civic identity — one that asks the reader to consider not only where this remarkable institution has been, but where the next hundred years might take it.
Author: Steven Cooke
Format: Hardback
Published: 2020
Genre: Australian history
Condition remarks:
Book: Very good
Jacket: Very good
Pages: Good
A century of sacrifice, community, and resilience is brought to vivid life in this landmark commemorative volume charting the full arc of the Box Hill RSL — one of suburban Melbourne's most enduring institutions — from its humble origins in the aftermath of World War I through to its centenary in 2020. Steven Cooke chronicles the organisation's transformation from a small band of returned servicemen seeking fellowship and support into a cornerstone of the Box Hill community, weaving together personal stories, archival photographs, and institutional milestones that capture both the triumphs and the trials of a hundred years of service. Written with the authority of a seasoned historian, Cooke's narrative situates the Box Hill RSL within the broader currents of Australian social and military history, illuminating how local organisations like this one became the bedrock of commemoration culture across the nation. The result is a richly layered portrait of memory, mateship, and civic identity — one that asks the reader to consider not only where this remarkable institution has been, but where the next hundred years might take it.