On the 31st January I had the honour of presenting Karen & Keith Jones of RSL Gemfields Sub Branch the Australia Day Award for their services to the veteran community. The presentation took place at the Treasury Hotel Brisbane. District
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The RSL Marian Sub Branch bursary award was presented on Tuesday evening, 6th December 2022. From the left – Pat Dillon, Peter Gibbon, John Edwards, awarded to Piper Russell, Mr & Mrs Russell were also in attendance.
Preamble The ANZAC story through local eyes. How did it come together? Since the opening of Stage 1 of the project in 2015, the memorial has attracted many people to Emu Park to visit the memorial. The word quickly spread
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Finch Hatton RSL Sub Branch President, Tammy Sprott and members, I am here today to undertake a very pleasant duty on behalf of RSL Queensland and that is to present an RSL (Queensland Branch) Certificate of Appreciation to Sub-Branch Auxiliary
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RSL District Executive members, Sub Branch delegates, ladies and gentlemen. It is so good to be here tonight amongst League friends. During my time as the District President, I derived much personal satisfaction from my interaction with the Sub Branches
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On the 3rd November Stephen visited the Emu Park ANZAC Memorial. He was greeted by Presidents & key members of four local sub branches who exchanged stories of their services abroad. Fourteen representitives from the district had lunch at CLub
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The Walkerston-Pleystowe RSL sub-branch commemorated the service of veterans of operations in the Middle East since 1946 with a commemorative service and dinner on Saturday 15 October 2022. Veterans from across Central Queensland and their partners were joined by RSL
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On the 18 August 2022 RSL Emerald Sub Branch Secretary Bryan Ottone officially opened the Mural along with Kerry Hayes (Mayor of Emerald). Good evening everyone and welcome to the Vietnam Veterans Day commemoration service & and the dedication of
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On the 2 September RSL Emu Park held a entertainment and comedy night which had 74 guests in attendance who also enjoyed a hamburger, salads and refreshments. The executive committe organised the event and I must congratulate them on a
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On the 19 August the Gemfield hosted a dinner. Fifty veterans and partners attended which was a credit to Keith Jones (President) and his wife Karen and members of the RSL who help organise this event. Mr Bill Whitburn OAM
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