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Chinchilla RSL Sub Branch

Locality: Chinchilla, Queensland

Phone: +61 7 4669 1111

Address: 61 Heeney Street 4413 Chinchilla, QLD, Australia

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25.01.2022 It is with regret that we have had to again cancel the unveiling and dedication of the 'Soldier' at the Chinchilla Botanic Parklands on Saturday 26th September 2020. We thank everyone for their support but we cannot in good conscience go ahead, with the covid restrictions. Murray Travis President Chinchilla RSL Sub Branch

25.01.2022 I would like to thank the members who turned out to the working bee on sat jusst gone It was the start of creating the memorial garden to remember our fallen A lot of work ahead but we will get there Alison a very big thanks to RT Signs for the work put into the panels along the fence line. One more to come Check them out... Aliso to Chinchilla Electrical for their support in looking into the lighting for the project Once again thank you Murray Travis President Chinchilla RSL Sub Branch See more

24.01.2022 We call on the whole Chinchilla community to stand united with us at 0600hrs 25/4/20 To show our respects and remember our fallen mates both here and across the ditch Stand at the end of your driveways and show that our vet are not forgotten in our present crises Also take the time to think of those still serving in our Defence Forces here and on overseas deployment We Will Remember Them... Lest We Forget MurrayTravis President RSL Sub Branch Chinchilla See more

23.01.2022 Christmas is coming faster then we think.

23.01.2022 With Anzac Day only 15 days off I ask that all sub branch members and the community call together at 0600 hrs in your homes,driveways to remember our fallen mates both here and across the ditch. A wreath will be placed at the botanical parklands and out side the sub branch at 0600hrs. The Last Post will also be sounded. We will not forget and we will remember them. Murray Travis... President Sub Branch Chinchilla See more

23.01.2022 To all members Vietnam Day 17/8/20 at 1100 hrs out side Sub Branch Time to remember those who served in the conflict Less we forget Murray Travis ... President RSL Sub Branch Chinchilla See more

22.01.2022 Sunday 18th August 2019 Combined Vietnam/Malay Borneo Day. Ceremony at Chinchilla RSL Sub Branch 67 Heeney street 10.45am for an 11.00 start.... Light refreshments after the ceremony . If you wish to lay a wreath please see President Murray Travis before start of Service. See more

21.01.2022 The RSL Sub Branch would like to express their thanks to all who turned out this morning to honour and remember our fallen. They will never be forgotten We will remember them. Murray Travis President... RSL Sub Branch Chinchilla See more

21.01.2022 Peter Saxelby was MC for the Seniors Expo.

20.01.2022 The RSL Sub Branch commends the Chinchilla State High School along with three other schools in their time out of the school programme to remember our veterans this Anzac Day. They will stop and remember at 1100hrs this Friday at each school all at the same time. I would like to thank the principles and staff along with students for this We Will Remember Them Lest We Forget... Murray Travis President RSL Sub Branch Chinchilla See more

18.01.2022 Band of happy volunteers.

18.01.2022 Kim, from Chinchilla Legacy Ladies.

17.01.2022 Saturday 1st June, was the Community Fun Day at the newly opened Chinchilla Botanic Parklands. The Chinchilla RSL Sub Branch Members had a stall to sell badges to raise money to replace the spire on the Cenotaph with a soldier. This is to restore the Cenotaph as close as possible to its original form. It was a beautiful day and we thank all that stopped by to purchase a badge or to have a chat.

15.01.2022 November 11th a special Remembrance Day for all to unite as one. Remember those who fell,those who retuned after the guns fell silent ending the war. On the 11th hour,11th day, 11th month at 1100hrs stand with the members of the chinchilla sub branch outside the sub branch to remember our mates. Ass at 1030hrs for 1045hrs start. ... Lest we forget Murray TrVis President RSL Sub Branch Chinchilla See more

15.01.2022 Murray and Raymond at the Seniors Expo at the Cultural Centre today.

14.01.2022 The RSL CHinchilla Sub Branch encourages all members to be called to attention at 0600hrs 25/4/20 to honour our fallen and to remember all their love ones. As all aware that the numbers are down to two at a gathering so there is with regrets no gathering at the botanical park lands or the sub branch However we will remember them a wreath will be place at the botanical park land and one at the sub branch The Last Post will be sounded... We Will Remember Them Lest We Forget Murray Travis President Chinchilla RSL Sub Branch

14.01.2022 The next stage of the gardens at the sub branch has began with the new wall. This will have those who served from our community and lay at rest in our cemeteries in chinchilla Call by and see Lest we forget Murray Travis... President Sub Branch Chinchilla See more

14.01.2022 Thusday 15 th August members of the Chinchilla RSL Sub Branch will be at the Seniors Expo at the Chinchilla Cultural Centre Auditorium. We wll be selling badges for Vietnam Day, between 9am and Midday.

14.01.2022 the sub branch is calling all members to the remembering of our Vietnam Vets at 1100hrs Monday the 17/8/20 Vietnam day is the 18th but we will have people here on the Monday.The service is at the Sub Branch, and remember our safe distance requirements. Stay safe, see you then Lest We Forget p

13.01.2022 The RSL Sub Branch would like to point out the miss reporting in the Chinchilla news today. the RSL sub branch iIs not the same or part of the memorial club ( two different identities). The money raised was not for the memorial club as per quoted. The chinchilla newspaper has been contacted after receiving a number of calls from the community. And they will been extracting and reprinting next week. Hopefully with some photos... Once again I apologies for this Lest We Forget Murray Travis President RSL Sub Branch Chinchilla See more

12.01.2022 The Chinchilla RSL Sub Branch would like to thank everyone that attended the 100 year Anniversary Ceremony and luncheon. It was a fabulous day and we need to thank 6SQN RAAF from Amberley Airbase for being our Catafalque party and for giving up their weekend to attend , Councillors Peter Saxelby and Carolyn Tillman from the Western Downs Regional Council. Max Foot OAM RSL Western District President for unveiling the plaque to commorate the occassion. To the fabulous staff at the Chinchilla RSL Memorial Club especially Katrina and Mark for their amazing efforts preparing the luncheon a very big thank you. Pastor Tanya Errey thank you for all you did , it was much appreciated. And of course the very talented Maria Cousins who plays Last Post and Rouse at every major event the Sub Branch holds, thank you.

11.01.2022 To all members Now that we are able to meet with twenty and keeping our safe distance our next meeting is set down for Friday the 19th June at 0930. Looking forward to see you all there Please can I ask that you let the office or me know if you are coming Regards... Murray Travis President RSL sub branch Chinchilla See more

10.01.2022 The RSL Sub Branch would like to extend a big thank you to all who stood at the end of your drive ways at 0600hrs to show respect,honour and remembering of our past,present and those still serving. We care, we remember Lest We Forget Murray Travis RSL Sub Branch Chinchilla

10.01.2022 The RSL Sub Branch would like to wish the community of Chinchilla A very happy Christmas and New Year Stay safe and look forward to 2021 To all members of Sub Branch a thank you for all of the work over 2020 See you all Jan 2021... Merry Christmas Murray Travis President RSL Sub Branch Chinchilla See more

09.01.2022 A very big thank you to Simon and the team from LCR cranes for their time and crane today for the mounting of our long awaited ww1 digger soldier in the Botanical Parklands

09.01.2022 The RSL Sub Branch is looking for anyone who may have old bricks they would like to donate us. We require them for the project of development of the gardens at the sub branch Please contact the office 46691111 or 0478181167 Murray Travis President... RSL Sub Branch Chinchilla See more

08.01.2022 The RSL Sub Branch would like to say a big thank you for all your support on the community and face book sites. With out your support as a community this would not have happened. You all should be proud. With Anzac Day only a week away I encourage you to visit the Botanical Parklands and reflex on the names on the wall and the now WW1 Digger standing proud over those who served from Chinchilla. Once again thank you... We Will Remember Them Lest We Forget Murray TrVis President RSL Sub Branch Chinchilla See more

08.01.2022 Tomorrow Saturday 16th August the then Prime Minister Mr Ben Chifley Announced over the radio ww2 was over. Some 34,000 lives were lost and many returned home to their love one and families. The flags at the Botanical Parklands and the RSL Sub Branch will be lowered along with a wreath laid at both location. Please take time to remember those who died and returned.... Lest we forget Murray Travis President RSL Sub Branch Chinchilla See more

08.01.2022 President of the Chinchilla RSL Sub Branch with Colin Boyce Member for Callide, after a meeting to discuss the "Digger"appeal. Colin Boyce was very enthusiastic and helpful.

07.01.2022 This new signage for the branches of ours services have been put up along the back fence Still one to go This is the start of our memorial garden to remember those who have served from Chinchilla A wall will be erected and name of those who we know from the unmarked graves in chinchilla will be remembered Watch this space as we develope the garden... Murray Travis President RSL Sub Branch Chinchilla See more

07.01.2022 A thank you to Martin and the team from J.H. Wagner Toowoomba in their support and time in installing the long awaited ww1 soldier at the Botanical Parklands

06.01.2022 On Sunday 18th August, Chinchilla RSL Sub Branch commemorated Vietnam/Malay Borneo Day. We would like to thank everyone that participated.

04.01.2022 The RSL Sub Branch will be out side Woolworths from today 2/11/20 Until 6/11/20 selling badges in time for Rememberance day 11/11/20 So come down and support those who served, are serving here and elsewhere Time from 0830 to 1200 Outside Woolworths chinchilla... Murray Travis President RSL Sub Branch Chinchilla See more

03.01.2022 On Monday Norm Woollett President of the Jandowae RSL Sub Branch presented Chinchilla RSL Sub Branch President Murray Travis with a cheque for $1000. This is to go towards the WW1"Digger" Appeal. Our thanks goes to all the Jandowae Members that made this possible.

01.01.2022 The Chinchilla RSL Sub Branch will be outside Woolworths this week between 9am and Midday selling badges for Remembrance Day. Please come down and show your support

01.01.2022 11th hour, 11day, 11th month Wednesday 2020 Remember all who served, those serving today Stand in silence with us for a minute silence as those guns fell silence All members assemble 1030hrs Sub Branch for service COVID plan in place... Murray Travis President RSL Sub Branch Chinchilla See more

01.01.2022 Terri Keller organiser of todays event.