On Wednesday 23rd April 2014, the Victoria Park Sub Branch was asked to host the visiting East Timor-Leste ex service organisation delegates as part of their official fact finding visit to Western Australia. Two other delegations participated and went to the eastern states. Their obje
A New Tradition for Victoria Park Victoria Park’s inaugural Darwin Defenders’ Day was observed as a mark of respect for one of its members who passed away recently. The President gave an address, as did Dee Sanders, whose husband was based just outside Darwin with a recona
The Sub Branch celebrated Christmas with a visit from Santa. It was a large, colourful event, and a great way for members to catch up on a very busy year for the sub-branch.
Reportedly, it all began in 1862 during the American Civil War, when Union Army Captain Robert Ellicombe was with his men near Harrison’s Landing in Virginia.
The National President of the RSL, Rear Admiral Ken Doolan, AM (RAN Retd.) together with our State President, CEO and Vice President attended the Sub Branch and addressed 45 delegates from other Sub Branches on the direction and future of the RSL.
Our own ANZAC Eve Service continues to attract more and more members of the local community which is pleasing to us all. A very big thank you to the Naval cadets from the Gallipoli Squadron who provided the Catafalque party and support.
