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Dongara RSL Sub-Branch

Locality: Dongara, Western Australia

Address: 10 Waldeck Street 6525 Dongara, WA, Australia

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25.01.2022 DONGARA RSL NOTES 17 Dec 2020 On behalf of the RSL Committee and all the Volunteers we wish you a Merry Christmas and good times with your families, hold your loved ones close.... Thank you to our entire community for your contributions and support, we are nothing without each other and our history. We will be closed from 20 Dec until the first meeting of Friday 15 Jan 2021 for a well earned rest. The RSL Christmas party for Saturday 19m Dec at 1700hrs is booked out, we are full with people on a waiting list, please if you have cancellations let Shelly and Jenny Scott know ASAP. Dress up in your best Christmas outfit, there are prizes to be won. RSVP NLT Wednesday 16th of Dec Coming Events Sundowners returning Friday 15 Jan at 1600hrs Social Darts returning after Friday 15 Jan at 1600hrs Monthly Meeting returning Friday 15 Jan at 1600hrs THANK YOU JIM AND CYRIL We spied couple of bonza blokes out and about volunteering for the past 10 plus years, priceless and we love ya!

25.01.2022 UPCOMING IMPORTANT EVENT Vietnam Veteran day (Long Tan) and victory in the Pacific 1945. Memorial Park 11.00 am Tuesday 18 Aug 2020. All members of the RSL and local community are invited to attend and pay your respects. BBQ and refreshments at the RSL club house afterwards. REgards. ian Payne Club President.

24.01.2022 Reminder to all eligible members. AGM Friday 17th July 2020. Nominations sought for all positions. Do your bit to help the club.

24.01.2022 Dongara RSL would like to sincerely thank Ugly Cup Cake Co for your amazing Remembrance Day cookies, your talent is impeccable!!!! Also to Dongara Harcourts for donating the ingredients.

23.01.2022 Members and guests Social darts tonight 1800-2000hrs.

22.01.2022 One of our amazing Dongara Veterans Laurie Peacock sent me this photo of himself in Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital on Anzac Day awaiting jaw reconstruction surgery on Tues, with the true Aussie Larrikin sense of humour, titled his message "GUNFIRE BREAKFAST" We love ya mate, thankyou and all the best on Tues

19.01.2022 Hi everyone. Just a reminder that the monthly meeting and sundowner is on again this Friday at the club house. Starting time 4.00pm. See you all there. bring a friend or two ..Ian Payne

18.01.2022 Hi all. Don't forget, Sundowner on this Friday combined with monthly meeting. Extra large raffles and prizes also. Introduce a friend or two to our lovely club and facilities. See you there.

18.01.2022 Apologies to all. Due to Covid-19 our Sub Branch is closed till further notice. This will be reviewed prior to the 1st of May 2020

17.01.2022 Hi all. Dont forget to make the effort to come to the RSL this Friday and enjoy a social drink or two and nibbles at our regular Friday sundowner starting at 4.00pm. BRing a friend or two as well. Visitors most welcome

17.01.2022 Letter from our President

16.01.2022 God bless Noreen we will always remember you!!!!

16.01.2022 Thank you to all those that attended our ANZAC day parade and ceremony. It was great to see so many people adjourn to our club afterwards. Thank you to all the volunteers who attended and helped throughout the day.

15.01.2022 Did you know that the tradition of the Dawn Service may have started right here in WA? In November 1914, on the morning that the First AIF departed Australian s...hores, Reverend White held a service for those aboard. After his return from the battlefields in 1919, Rev. White was appointed relieving Rector of the St Johns Church in Albany. To honour those who served, he announced: "Albany was the last sight of land these ANZAC troops saw after leaving Australian shores and some of them never returned. We should hold a service (here) at the first light of dawn each ANZAC Day to commemorate them. As the sun rose on ANZAC Day 1923, a man in a small dinghy cast a wreath into King George Sound, while White - with a band of about 20 men gathered on nearby Mount Clarence - silently watched the wreath float out to sea. White then quietly recited the words: As the sun rises and goeth down, we will remember them. All present were deeply moved by this service and news spread throughout the country and the various Returned Service organisations Australia-wide emulated the service. Our Sub-Branches are holding Dawn Services across the state for this year's ANZAC Day. Head to our website to find out where. - https://bit.ly/2FGcSHJ A special thanks to Kings Park and Botanic Garden for their continued support of the Perth ANZAC Day Dawn Service.

15.01.2022 Origins of Remembrance Day Why is this day special to Australians? At 11 am on 11 November 1918 the guns on the Western Front fell silent after more than four years of continuous warfare. The allied armies had driven the German invaders back, having inflicted heavy defeats upon them over the preceding four months. In November the Germans called for an armistice (suspension of fighting) in order to secure a peace settlement. They accepted allied terms that amounted to uncondit...Continue reading

14.01.2022 Our Xmas Party Bus Tour pics. A big thanku to Northampton RSL & Geraldton RSL Sub Branches for your hospitality it was a fantastic n' funny day.

14.01.2022 The Dongara Pottery Club will be open on Sunday morning. You are invited to a free event.........come in and make a poppy for Remembrance Day in November.The Dongara Pottery Club will be open on Sunday morning. You are invited to a free event.........come in and make a poppy for Remembrance Day in November.

12.01.2022 Dongara District High School have a fantastic display in their Library on The Battle of Villers-Bretonneux which took place 100 years ago. The display will be up for another 2 weeks, it's certainly worth a look. For those interested in viewing please see the school reception. Well Done!!!!!!

11.01.2022 Another successful games night. Thankyou to all those who attended and donated prizes.

10.01.2022 Hi everybody, don't forget this Friday afternoon drinks and nibbles at the club from 4.00pm. Come down and check on your mates and friends. All non members welcome also.

10.01.2022 "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!!!!!!" LEST WE FORGET!!!

10.01.2022 Thankyou to all our Vietnam Vets

09.01.2022 Farewell for John and Jenny today from 1600hrs.

09.01.2022 RIP Beautiful Lady!!!

08.01.2022 Our host is the Dean, The Very Reverend Chris Chataway; and Tony Howes is the presenter and director. Broadcast as a pointer towards Remembrance/Armistice Day, the program features guests including Warden of the State War Memorial, Hon. Kerry Sanderson AC; Dean Emeritus, the Very Reverend Doctor John Shepherd AM; Anne Chapple, (custodian of Anzac Cottage); military historian, Nigel Rogers; actress, playwright, director, Jenny Davis; Cathedral story-teller Rick Hearder; musici...an Margaret Pride; a former SAS soldier; and coordinator of Blue Guardians, Fleur Massey. Archival recordings 'From the Front' and music synonymous with all the periods of conflict will be heard. Here is your diary note for The Listening Post broadcasting 6-8pm Monday 09 November (UTC/Zulu + 8 hours) Radio and Internet | Tune in to Capital Radio 101.7 FM and Capital Digital or www.capitalcommunityradio.com

08.01.2022 'It was just like winning the lottery' by Claire Hunter At 100 years of age, Cecil Fish still remembers the end of the Second World War as if it was yesterday. For Cecil Fish, Friday the 13th is a lucky day. A sapper during the Second World War, he narrowly escaped death on that date when a sentry opened fire on him as he returned from posting a bunch of letters....Continue reading

05.01.2022 Congatulations to all serving, ex serving and affiliate members who were elected onto the Dongara RSL Sub Branch committee yesterday. FOr all those that nominated but were unsuccessful thankyou. Lets work together and make this year successful, enjoyable but more importantly a club for all. Thankyou. IAn Payne

05.01.2022 Thankyou to our Community for this beautiful Mosaic on our Memorial Wall.

05.01.2022 Awesome day today sewing our beautiful hand made poppies onto our new cam net. Thanku ladies, you all did so well we will be doing it again next Sunday!!!!

05.01.2022 Hi everybody, COVID 19 phase 4 restrictions now apply for our regular Friday sundowners which start at 4.00pm. Social/physical COVID 19 distancing still applies, 1.5mr separation. If you are not a RSL member and wish to pop in and see what it is all about no problems, you will be more than welcome.

05.01.2022 The RAN - A Brief History by Dr David Stevens...Continue reading

04.01.2022 Xmas in August @ Mingenew Hotel. Fun fun night.

04.01.2022 Funeral notice for the late Keithy Miller

04.01.2022 On the 12th June we are opening under phase 3 of Covid-19 restrictions. There are a number of changes at the club. Please use hand sanitiser when entering the premises. Everyone is required to sign in and place a contact number in the book provided upon entry. The bar will have an additional snacks menu as we can not run our kitchen like we used to at this time.... Only 2 patrons up at the Bar at any given time. Patrons are to be seated whilst consuming alcohol. Tables are set out and so are chairs. Do not move them from their designated area. We are restricted to 22 patrons in the main area of the building and 12 in the fenced outdoors area. And a reminder no Alcohol is to be consumed in the car park, driveway or in front of the premises. Regards RSL Committee members See more

04.01.2022 Veterans Issues Minister Peter Tinley urges us to remember those who sacrificed their lives in the service of freedom.

03.01.2022 Dont forget, Sundowner this Friday 4.00pm. Covid 19 restrictions in place.Dont forget, Sundowner this Friday 4.00pm. Covid 19 restrictions in place.

03.01.2022 Cancelled for today, Wednesday due to illness Committee catch up 1600-1800hrs Social Darts Evening 1800-2000hrs... Returning next Wednesday, see you all then

02.01.2022 This week we want to introduce you to 3 female veterans of Dongara RSL Sub Branch. All post WW2 Service. Thank you for your service ladies 1. Mrs Margaret Jones nee CPL Margaret LUNDBERG Womens Royal Army Corp (WRAC) Enlisted Age 17 Proof and Experimental Establishment UK... Experimental Assistant Gunnery (EAG) Guided Weapons Discharged on marriage in 1965 after 3 years of service. 2. Mrs Margaret COLLEY nee W54787 ACW Margaret ELVERD Womens Royal Australian Air Force (WRAAF) Enlisted Age 17 Mustering Signals, employment Telephonist Discharged on marriage in 1958 after 4 years of service. 3. Mrs Karen HEALY nee F551451 LCPL Karen Morley Australian Army Reserve 32 Water Transport Enlisted 1976 Age 17 ‘Lest We Forget’

02.01.2022 It is with great regret that the ANZAC DAY Services at Memorial in Dongara will be cancelled due to the obvious COVID 19 virus. Please be advised that there wil...l be 'NO' gathering at the Memorial Park at all. DONGARA RSL SUB-BRANCH encourages everyone to get creative in a show of mateship this ANZAC DAY 2020 @ 0555hrs by lighting a candle and standing at the end of your driveway or balcony by 0600hrs. Tune into ABC Radio 720, which will have 'The Ode, The Last Post & One Minute Silence. Please feel free to post your photos or video's to Dongara RSL Sub-Branch Facebook page. This will lead a unique tribute to our fallen Servicemen and Women and to those who have or still serve today! Then afterwards; fire up the FAMILY BBQ and have a traditional Gunfire Breakfast of bacon, eggs and sausages..........plus a mug of (Rum spiked adults only) tea or coffee to toast the fallen. LEST WE FORGET

01.01.2022 Thankyou Dongara RSL for our flowers on the Birth of Elira From Griffin and Cassie Healy

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01.01.2022 Remembrance Day THIS Wednesday 11 November 2020. Commemorating The War To End All Wars Remembrance Day service will take place at the RSL Park on Wednesday 11 Nov 2020 commencing at 1100hrs. ... If other organisations and or members of the public would like to lay a wreath please contact the Secretary to be placed on the list NLT Monday 9 Nov. At the conclusion of the ceremony members and guests are invited back to the RSL for refreshments.