RSL LIFE MEMBERSHIPEmu Park members and others present, it is my pleasure today and in my capacity as President of the RSL Pioneer-Fitzroy-Highlands District to carry out a very pleasant duty.Life Membership of the RSL:Is one of the highest honours
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On June 14, 1943, a United States Army Air Forces B-17C Flying Fortress plane crashed at Bakers Creek killing 40 people. There was only one survivor, Foye Kenneth Roberts. The plane had taken off from Mackay airport, bound for Papa
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Farleigh and Northern Beaches RSL Sub Branch commemorate Remembrance Day 2019.The festivities were well attended and the executive would like to thank the community for their local support.
Happy birthday to Arthur Coutts born on this day 100 years ago. Arthur was born in Rupanyup, Victoria and was raised and worked on his parents’ wheat farm.Arthur enlisted in the Australian Army in July 1940 and was posted to the 6th
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It is an honour and privilege to have been asked by the Livingstone Shire Council to speak to you this morning on the 75th Anniversary of this Canal Creek air disaster. I would also like to acknowledge the people named
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The Pioneer Fitzroy Highlands District RSL in conjunction with State Branch hosted a dinner for veterans and partner/friends to commemorate 100 years since the ending of WW 1. It was a great evening and our key note speaker was Mr
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The Emerald Sub Branch commenced the day with the donation of its former flagpole which was made by a past member over 40 years ago. The flagpole has been sandblasted and painted and erected at its new home, the Pioneer
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The unit had the opportunity to visit The Western Font in France. The team of men represented Australia and paid homage to the veterans who paid the ultimate sacrifice. Attached the Verdun Mayor receiving the shirt from our District as
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