King Island RSL Sub Branch in Currie, Tasmania, Australia | Landmark & historical place

King Island RSL Sub Branch

Locality: Currie, Tasmania, Australia

Address: 1 Meech street 7256 Currie, TAS, Australia

Website: http://www.rsltas.org.au

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22.01.2022 King island RSL Sub Branch was honoured with a visit from Mr Doug Baird this week, representing Corporal Cameron Baird MG VC, the Baird Family, and Cam's Cause. We are truly thankful for his inspiring story and the great cause he represents.

22.01.2022 Hey Brother - Official Music Video We think 'Hey Brother' is the most important song we have released to date. It is a song directly inspired by those who've s...erved our country. Through touring Australia in 2015 as part of the "Spirit Of The Anzacs tour we got to meet so many incredible veterans and hear their stories. The veteran space is such a complex and sensitive one and it's been a honour to learn more about it through the journey of this song. It is our hope 'Hey Brother' will be a discussion starter, so that the wider civilian community gain a better understanding of our veterans, as well as being a song of survival, mateship, hope and healing..." #HeyBrother http://hyperurl.co/thewolfebrothers See more

22.01.2022 Melissa Smith Roving curator from Arts Tasmania. Is currently working with members of the KIng Island RSL Sub Branch to assist with the care and management of our collection. The king Island RSL is receiving this assistance as a successful recipient of the Roving Curator Grant Program. The RSL Collection is a valuable resource that acknowledges and respects the contribution and sacrifice made by our King Island servicemen and women past and present.

20.01.2022 Statement from RSL Tasmania on possible effects to this year’s service.

19.01.2022 One family, seven brothers who went to war. We talked to family members Sue and Glen Aldridge. https://www.mixcloud.com//williams-brothers-fought-in-wwii/

18.01.2022 Our heartfelt thanks to each and everyone of our volunteers, all those who wore a poppy, and everyone who paused to reflect with us. If you didn't manage to buy... a poppy you can still donate online to support our service men and women and their families: www.poppyappeal.com.au #thanks #poppyappeal #thanksforserving

15.01.2022 Well done Guy Barnett and all those involved I’m finally making this happen.

15.01.2022 This morning was my first chance to pay tribute in Parliament to Ordinary Seaman Edward 'Teddy' Sheean after Prime Minister Scott Morrison (ScoMo)'s decision to recommend him for a posthumous Victoria Cross. Fitting recognition for one of Tasmania's finest sons. You can watch it here

13.01.2022 Tomorrow, 18 August, we commemorate Vietnam Veterans' Day and the 53rd anniversary of the Battle of Long Tan, where we remember the sacrifices of those who died and say thank you to all those who served. Australians should pause and reflect on the bravery, teamwork and endurance that was displayed throughout the battle and wider war. Almost 60,000 Australians served during the Vietnam War, and tragically 521 of them died with a further 3,000 wounded. The Battle of Long Tan to...ok place in a rubber plantation not far from the small village of Long Tan and is widely known as one of the fiercest battles fought by Australian soldiers, who faced wet and muddy conditions due to torrential rain and the loss of their radios. We also remember the actions of more than 100 Australian and New Zealand soldiers who were vastly outnumbered, facing a force of 2,000 North Vietnamese and Viet Cong troops. A commemorative Service will be held at the War Memorial Park in CURRIE. starting at 11.00am. The Service will be followed by light refreshments at the King Island RSL clubrooms. See more

12.01.2022 From our founder and CEO Jay Devereux: Dave Finney was a friend of mine. Hell, anyone who brushed shoulders with him was a mate because that’s who he was. Howe...ver, Dave and I shared a bond I share with many veterans - he was ready to give up and I just could not let that be an outcome. Unfortunately, I wasn’t there on that Friday - I will forever wonder could I have stopped this tragedy? I did take time out from my work to escort him home to his family and I mention this because no one else offered. It matters when we make the choice to be there, regardless of why we are there. Please know with recent Departmental decisions we will see more veterans taking their lives. This isn’t a maybe, it will happen! Tell this Government you will not accept these outcomes and by God do not allow more mothers to be enveloped in grief because studying problems is more correct than tackling them at the coal face!!!

11.01.2022 REMEMBERING THE SERVICE OF OUR MALAYA AND BORNEO VETERANS Today, on Malaya and Borneo Veterans' Day, Australia recognises our personnel who served in the Malaya...n Emergency (19481960), and the Indonesian Confrontation, or Konfrontasi, (19621966). Minister for Veterans’ Affairs Darren Chester said although sensitivities surrounding the conflicts prevented widespread media coverage at the time, our Australian Defence Force (ADF) personnel played an important role in bringing these conflicts to an end. The Malayan Emergency was declared three years after the end of the Second World War, when the Malayan Communist Party launched an insurgency against British colonial rule, Mr Chester said. Australia’s commitment began with the Royal Australian Air Force in 1950 and they were joined by the Royal Australian Navy and Australian Army in 1955. On 31 July this year, we marked 60 years since the end of the Malayan Emergency and while the Malayan government declared the Emergency over on 31 July 1960, some Australian units remained in Malaya until 1963. It is important we recognise our Defence personnel who served over the 13 years of Australia’s involvement, in what was one of Australia’s longest military commitments. The Indonesian Confrontation, a small undeclared war, began in 1962 after Indonesian forces launched attacks on the newly federated state of Malaysia. Australia’s commitment began in 1964, and in 1965 our troops assisted in small-scale operations in the thickly forested terrain of Borneo, Mr Chester said. Although the situation had stabilised by the end of 1965, events within Indonesia led to an official end to the conflict in the following year when a treaty between Indonesia and Malaysia was signed. Today, we pay tribute to the 39 Australians who died while serving in the Malayan Emergency, 15 of whom were killed in action. We also pay tribute to over 20 Australians who lost their lives whilst serving in the Indonesian Confrontation. To those veterans of these two conflicts, on behalf of Australia, thank you for your service and sacrifice. The Australian War Memorial will hold a Last Post Ceremony at 4:55pm AEST today, 31 August 2020, to commemorate Malaya and Borneo Veterans’ Day, and the service of Private Larry Richard Downes who died serving during the Indonesian Confrontation. Bookings are required and can be made on the Australian War Memorial website to secure your place. To find out more about the Malayan Emergency and the Indonesian Confrontation, please visit the Anzac Portal website. See more

11.01.2022 Saturday Magazine at Midday, with Rod McGarvie about the Fire Brigade. And Liz Clemons tells the story about a beautiful painting at the RSL rooms. We introduce... newcomers Cole and Colleen Smith. Wendy Constable talks about health and wellbeing. And Doug Baird, visitor to the island, about his son Cameron, who received a VC, after he died in Afghanistan. See more

11.01.2022 RSL Tasmania is committed to supporting all serving and ex-serving members of the ADF through the provision of wellbeing and general support to veterans and th...eir families. A copy of the recent media release from RSL National President, Greg Melick in relation to the Afghanistan Inquiry, can be found on the link below. https://www.rslnsw.org.au//media-statement-due-process-mu/ If you, a family member or someone you know need support in relation to this issue, more details on how to find help can be found at https://afghanistaninquiry.defence.gov.au//former-serving- See more

10.01.2022 Frank Cook was one of our Korean Veterans with the RAAF, this short interview can be found on the Department of Veterans Affairs ANZAC Portal. This Year Marks 100 Years of the RAAF, its an honour for the sub Branch to Share the memory's of Veterans Like Frank Cook and Bill Monaghan, On behalf of the King Island Community to Franks Family, We Will Remember Them.. Lest We Forget. https://youtu.be/GbrIf1M-3Bo

10.01.2022 Our rememberance day service will be held at the Currie cenotaph starting 1030 am 11 November. Please arrive early if laying a wreath.

10.01.2022 A great and touching tribute by Rupe McCall

10.01.2022 As part of an ongoing effort to share our subranch efforts and King Island history to our members and the community. We will post a few interesting items, that have recently been set for display in our rooms. Thank you to Liz and the team for their work in setting out our wonderful artefacts. This one is a favourite of mine. #GoNavy

09.01.2022 This is an updated statement from RSL Tasmania. We as a sub branch will have to follow advise from RSL Tasmania and out local government. We will keep our members and the king island public up to date as news unfolds.

08.01.2022 The King Island Sub Branch of the RSL will be selling Anzac Day memorabilia in the foyer of the Post Office/ Newsagency on Thursday and Friday this week. The range is slightly different this year with recognition in two badges of Australia's bond with New Zealand.

08.01.2022 In 1918 King island was awarded the Honour Flag, for doubling its quota, in raising moneys for the war Loan, this was an an enormous achievement given its small population was down to about 500 as we had already sent most of our men to fight the war. This flag is a symbol of what King Islanders are capable of in times of need, Our Sub Branch will fly this flag throughout this difficult period as a reminder that we have seen hard times and thrived before, and the community is more than capable of pulling together and helping all those in need when called for.

07.01.2022 The king island RSL sub branch would like to thank Wayne Woodcock and Bass Strait Electrical. For donating time, equipment and materials, to replace the mains cable to the WW2 memorial building, the Library and RSL rooms. Works are being done to remove the overhead mains that are running very close to our Lone pine tree. The sub branch is working with king island council to improve and safeguard the future of the war memorial park and the building. Thank you to all involved

05.01.2022 This Year marks the 75th anniversary of the end of the Second World War. Victory in the Pacific (VP) Day on 15 August is an opportunity for all Australians to commemorate the service and sacrifice of those who served in the Second World War. The King Island RSL Sub Branch, will be holding a service in the Town Hall, This was the same location as the first ceremony in 1945. WW2 effected many King island Families, both during and after the War, We wish to extend an invitatio...n to the community to join us in this event, especially our War Widow's and Islanders who lost relatives during World War 2, front row seats will be reserved for them. The service will start at 11am, A COVID plan is in place, the hall is limited to 116 people with a requirement for people to sign in on arrival. so we do ask for people to arrive early to be signed in and seated ready for a prompt 11am start. See more

05.01.2022 King Island Radio 100.5 FM, in conjunction with the King Island RSL Sub Branch, will broadcast on Anzac Day from 6 am till Midday. The KI Dawn service will start at 6.15 am and the Main service at 10.30 am. Between the services we will play Anzac related music and we have contributions to the program from RSL president Thomas Shaw, Mayor Julie Arnold, Gary Barker, Ann Ghazarian, Greg Barratt, Ira Cooke, Kathleen Hunter, Liz Clemons, Luke Agati, Margareth Bennett, Pamela McKay and Sharon Benn. Anzac Day will be different, but we'll try to make the best of it!

02.01.2022 My old ship, looking good for her age.

01.01.2022 He went back to his gun Dr Ray Leonard served on HMAS Armidale with Teddy Sheean. He was there on the 1st of December 1942, when Armidale was sunk and Teddy ...turned his back on the opportunity to survive, returned to his gun and fired on the enemy to try to save his mates. In the lead up to the Investiture Ceremony on 1 December, in which the Governor-General will present the Sheaan family with Teddy Sheean's Victoria Cross, Dr Leonard remembers that fateful day, the experience and what Teddy did. Royal Australian Navy Defence Australia Australian Government Department of Veterans' Affairs Australian War Memorial Australian Army Royal Australian Air Force

01.01.2022 Makes me proud to be a sailor. Go Navy