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Bangalow RSL

Locality: Bangalow, New South Wales

Address: 19 Station St 2479 Bangalow, NSW, Australia

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25.01.2022 Let us pause for a moment today and reflect on our fallen Soldiers, Sailors and Airman and the sacrifices they made for us to be here now. "They shall grow not ...old, as we that are left grow old; Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn. At the going down of the sun and in the morning We will remember them." #TPE

24.01.2022 Meeting this Friday the 28th, 1030 start. Lots to discuss and we hope to see you all there

22.01.2022 ::Cassidy's Story:: This morning you may have seen an article in the Herald Sun that can generously be called irresponsible and inflammatory about one of our me...mbers, Cassidy Burger. Cassidy's story is an important story and one that needs to be told. Cassidy served as a sapper in the 1st Combat Engineer Regiment, his role was to be out front, searching for bombs. In 2011 and again in 2013, he was deployed to Afghanistan. His trips were hard, the things he saw and experienced affected him severely. As many of our veterans can relate, the war doesn’t always end at the airport. Two years ago, Cassidy was diagnosed with severe Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and major depressive disorder. In the last few years, Cassidy has lost 8 of his army mates to PTSD related suicide. Cassidy didn’t know how to deal with the traumatic things he saw whilst deployed. He came home with nightmares, spent time in public hospitals surrounded by drug users whilst waiting for a bed in Ward 17, became hooked on drugs, became homeless, and began committing crime to pay for his addictions. Cassidy is married, he has two beautiful children and a family that loves him. Up until 2 years ago, he was in his 4th year of a Masters degree studying to be a dietician. Cassidy wanted to help people, even after the army. From the age of 3, Cassidy knew he wanted to be soldier, to serve his country and to protect his family. The Herald Sun has painted Cassidy as a doped up digger. It is easy to judge someone on their current actions and assume that is all they are. But as a community we must be bigger than that. Cassidy is fighting PTSD and is losing the fight, it is in these moments, that we must pull together and lift him up, we must show Cassidy he has a community behind him that is here to help him fight his demons. Cassidy, is just like any other veteran, he served his country proudly and this is what he’s been reduced to, a cheap headline to sell newspapers. The Herald Sun has a lot to answer for. If we don’t fight for Cassidy and people like him, then what is their service for? How can we ask young men and women to fight for our country, if we won’t fight for them? We do not condone the actions he has taken that led to his arrest. Nor are we excusing them based off Cassidy being a veteran. What he did was clearly wrong. But there is a bigger picture here. This is not just another criminal who needs to be behind bars; this is one of our own, and it demonstrates to us all just how easy it is to fall between the cracks when no ones looking. We will continue to fight for Cassidy, for his family and for all those who have served and are still fighting their demons. We are here for you.

21.01.2022 As veterans, as friends, as family, we are immensely proud of the more than 26,000 Australian Defence Force men and women who served in Afghanistan with great h...onour since 2001. We are proud of all those that have worn the uniform of this great nation. We are humbled by men and women who carried out acts of great bravery, risking their own lives to make Afghanistan a better place. We salute those who put themselves in harms way to build and secure the essential infrastructure, the hospitals, roads, and schools that have allowed millions of Afghan men, women and children to gain education, healthcare and freedom. We especially remember those that made the ultimate sacrifice to make Afghanistan, and the world a better place. We thank all those who served honourably and did their duty. Those people should be and are proud of their service, and justifiably so. The Brereton report is going to be confronting reading. But we must confront it, whilst recognising the nuance and context that is critical to understanding it. It is important to remember that the allegations are not against the more than 26,000 who served in Afghanistan, but instead against a tiny minority amongst them. And that they are allegations at this stage. We believe in the legal principles that underpin the very fabric of Australian society; due process and a fair legal system must be applied. Overwhelmingly, those who served in Afghanistan did so with outstanding courage and distinction on behalf of Australia. We are proud of them, and condemn anything that may compromise or bring dishonour on that which is good, righteous and proper. Importantly, we should be aware that these allegations were reported by soldiers that believed what they witnessed was wrong. These soldiers demonstrated moral courage in reporting this many years ago. We are proud of them also. Australian soldiers standing up for what they believe is right is something we all should be proud of. If it is demonstrated that Army command failed to act on these allegations at the time, then those responsible need to be held accountable. The senior officers must be held accountable if in fact we have command failures. If you need help and support, or just a chat, Hawthorn RSL Sub Branch, along with countless other Sub Branches and support services around the country, are there for you. We are about to enter what may well be a dark time, but we shall do so united and together. Be proud if you served. Do not let the actions of a tiny minority take away from what you achieved in Afghanistan. Reach out if you need help. You all did remarkable things. (Photo credit: AWM)

20.01.2022 ‘Thunder of a light horse charge’ - 100 Years of Controversy bewildered by what was happening I just lay there and gazed in astonishment, as the front line dr...ew nearer I saw that their bayonets were drawn and that they were approaching at a hard gallop, having a camera in my haversack I got it out and took a shot - Private Eric George Elliott Late afternoon on the 31st of October 1917, the 4th and 12th Australian Light Horse Regiments (Part of the 4th Light Horse Brigade) charged the desert city of Beersheba, bayonets drawn as swords, .303 rifles slung across their backs. The gallop of thousands of hooves kicked up a plume of dust as the Ottoman defenders open-fired. The 4th Light Horse Regiment dismounted at the dugouts, engaging in vicious hand-to-hand combat with their bayonets. The 12th Light Horse Regiment leaped the trenches, advancing headlong to Beersheba. Before long, the Ottoman troops in the trenches and the defenders in Beersheba had surrendered. Together, the two regiments captured 1,148 prisoners and caused over 1,000 casualties. They lost only 31 men and 70 horses of their own. For the 4th Light Horse Brigade, who had both already earned multiple battle honours at places like Gallipoli and Ypres, the legendary charge at Beersheba became arguably their most significant distinction. Commemorated through films, art and written histories, the bravery and skill of the 4th and 12th LHRs continues to live on 103 years later. Read more here: https://vwma.org.au//thunder-of-a-light-horse-charge---100

16.01.2022 Friday 27th, the Ballina visit is deferred. Bangalow afternoon monthly meet 27th is off. Bangalow Markets were called off last weekend, Dance, Hapkido, relaxation,ukelele, tap-dancing,meditation and all other classes in the Hall are off. ANZAC DAY in Bangalow and Clunes will NOT be the usual gathering, more about that in a week ... However, there are no reports of illness in our community- pray that this good fortune continues.I dont properly understand what ScoMo has jus...t announced, it will have serious impacts on many around us- If You think that your sub-branch can do something to help ease the pain, please ask. ( smallish groups of well-sanitised diggers are still welcome to call in at the Hall to weed the gardens/put out the bins, say g'day- there's an unopened packet of Jatz crackers in the kitchen nearing it's best-by date, and a lite beer/coffee to be found in the cupboard- and we have adequate soap and toilet rolls ). Keep Well- Sec Col Draper See more

13.01.2022 No meeting on Friday folks. Someone will likely be there so feel free to pop in for a cuppa.

13.01.2022 Spare a moment for reflection on Saturday, and remember the date, 31 October 1917, as it was the last great Cavalry Charge by the 4th and 12th Australian Lighth...orse Regiments under command of LTGEN Harry Chauvel at Beersheba. They did what the almighty British failed to do on two occasions... they took the town and the vital water supply. Remember the dead, Fight like hell for the living. FORWARD & VIRTUITIS FORTUNA COMES

12.01.2022 Bad news folks. Due to the outbreak of COVID19, it has come down from RSL NSW that ANZAC Day activities must cease. Sadly that means no official service will be held in Bangalow or our satellite towns. Even the poppy sales have been stopped. This hasn’t happened since the Spanish flu outbreak of 1919. Please look after each other, do all you can to slow the spread and most importantly avoid exposing the older folk. ... Lest We Forget

12.01.2022 A good substitute!

12.01.2022 It’s meeting time for members and potential new members. Friday the 30th of October, 1030h. Looking forward to seeing everyone.

11.01.2022 I regret to advise the passing of Ted, overnight, at RSL Suffolk Park. A damned good man,now at peace with Jan. Col

09.01.2022 Remembrance Day

06.01.2022 https://m.northernstar.com.au//bangalow-clock-be/1381343/

05.01.2022 Ted Pines Covid changes have forced a private family service for Ted- we look to a Memorial service, preferably in the bangalow hall, at a future date when his family can travel from distant places. We will remember him