Maitland RSL Sub Branch in Maitland, New South Wales | Non-profit organisation

Maitland RSL Sub Branch

Locality: Maitland, New South Wales

Phone: +61 2 4933 6900

Address: 3 Bulwer St 2320 Maitland, NSW, Australia

Website: https://www.maitlandrslsubbranch.com

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22.01.2022 Maitland RSL Sub-Branch due to the spread of the COVID-19 virus has CLOSED until further notice. Please check more posts if and when changes occur.

22.01.2022 Financial Members are advised that their new RSL membership cards are now available to be collected at the Sub-Branch. All members are reminded that COVID-19 measures are in force at the Sub-Branch. Please keep safe.

22.01.2022 Today the 11th day of the eleventh month celebrated the signing of the peace treaty which occurred in 1918 ceasing all hostilities in the Great War(World War 1) called Armistice Day. Now called Remembrance Day, a Memorial Service honouring the sacrifices, and service by Australian Defence Forces made in all wars, conflicts and peace keeping operations throughout the world, was held at Maitland’s World War 1 Cenotaph. Even though COVID-19 restrictions were in force, represen...tation from RAAF Williamtown Base with a Catafalque Party, a guest speaker, Local politicians, Mayor, Patrons and members of the Sub-Branch, other Officials, Maitland Salvation Army, Maitland Pipes and Drums, Local Schools and members of the public turned up to make it a great day. During the Official Lunch a 50 year Certificate denoting his membership of Maitland RSL Sub-Branch was presented to John Partridge. John who turns 97 next birthday was thrilled with the presentation. We the members of the Maitland RSL Sub-Branch would like to thank everyone that turned up, laid Tributes and helped to make it a true Remembrance Day. Thank You See more

21.01.2022 SUNDAY 25th APRIL 2021.6 Anzac Day Memorial Services at Maitland, both Dawn and Main Day Services are going ahead. The BERESFIELD Dawn Memorial Service for 2021 has been CANCELLED. With NO MARCH and NO SERVICE.... The Maitland RSL sub-Branch’s Dawn Service will start when the Veterans have marched, at approximately 5.20am, from just outside the Main Entrance Gates to the World War 1 Cenotaph. The dawn service will finish just after 6.15am. A light breakfast will be supplied by East Maitland’s Lions Club, after the Service. ALL are welcome for breakfast. The Main Service will commence when the Veterans and family members of PAST and PRESENT veterans March to the World War 1 Cenotaph. Marchers will form up on the grassed area just outside the Main Entrance Gates to Maitland Park. Leaving at 10.45am. The March is LIMITED to VETERANS and FAMILY of past and present Veterans. The Memorial Service will start at approximately 11am and finish just after 12noon. We hope that ALL members of the public, and representatives from Local Schools will attend to help celebrate this important event.

20.01.2022 The Boer War and Sandakan Memorial Services will take place on 31st May 2021. Venue: Boer War and Sandakan Cenotaphs Located in Maitland Park.... Boer War Service commences at 10am and the Sandakan Service starts at 11am. For any other information please contact the sub-Branch.

20.01.2022 Maitland Sub-Branch has made a donation to Pens for Troops who make special pens and send them to deployed Australian Defence Force members. The pens are made locally, mostly from wood, and are sent to the troops for Anzac Day and Remembrance Day each year as a memento of them serving their country. If anyone would like to make a donation to this organisation they can contact the Sub-Branch for details.

19.01.2022 With Anzac Day being cancelled this year I thought this video will put a lump in your throat.

18.01.2022 Royal Marines Beating Retreat 2018 The Massed Bands of Her Majesty's Royal Marines, numbering some two hundred, perform their Beating Retreat ceremony ev...ery two years (formerly 3 years) at London's Horse Guards Parade in celebration of the birthday of their Captain General, Prince Harry (as of 2018). Because of its popularity, it is generally over three nights. The most recent events were in June 2012 in honour of the Queen's Diamond Jubilee, in June 2014 in honour of the RM's 350 years of service to the nation and also the first to feature a guard of honour company from 40 Commando Brigade and bands from the United States Marine Corps and the Netherlands Marine Corps, and in June 2016, also marking the 90th birthday of HM the Queen and the first to be streamed live on Facebook. The latest event was slated for a May 2018 date, marking the 65th anniversary of the 1953 Coronation of HM the Queen and will be followed by another in 2022, marking the milestone 70th anniversary since the assumption to the throne of HM the Queen (due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the 2020 event was cancelled). The Royal Marines ceremony should not be confused with that of the Army which takes place every year, also in June. 4 to 5 bands belonging to the Royal Marines Band Service compose the Massed Bands for the ceremony. By Mvv 1982 YouTube Link https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=popbL1JuGqM

15.01.2022 MAITLAND RSL SUB-BRANCH The Centenary of Maitland RSL Sub-Branch occurred on the 1st June 2019. The Sub-Branch continues to provide help to all Maitland Veterans and other Allied personnel. Membership Subscriptions for the 2020 Calendar year are now to be paid. ...Continue reading

13.01.2022 A touch of History Victory Day Parade down High Street, Maitland on 10th June 1945. It's amazing what I am finding tucked away.

10.01.2022 What an amazing song, performed beautifully here by Liam Clancy with his brothers watching on... "The Band Played Waltzing Matilda"

10.01.2022 Maitland RSL Sub-Branch’s new committee: President: Eric Bell JP Vice President: Fred Goode OAM JP Vice President: Deborah Howe RN Hon Secretary: Graham Solomons JP... Treasurer: Henry Meskauskas JP Committee: Jim Carter Alan Davidson John Duncan David Elliott John Filipek Lynnette Keevers Richard Kidd Narelle Owen Brad Sexton The next Monthly General Meeting is on Sunday 5th April at 10.00am to be held at the Sub-Branch. Members are welcome and remember the Annual Subscriptions are now due @$35. Don’t forget that the Sub-Branch is open Monday to Friday 09.00am to 12.00noon. If any veteran is near the Sub-Branch on Friday mornings come in and have a cuppa and talk.

09.01.2022 On this day in 1927, Admiralty Fleet Order 626/27 officially recognised 'A Life On The Ocean Wave' as the Regimental March of Her Majesty's Royal Marines - although its use had been adopted since 1882. So...... volume up, shoulders back, chest pumped, and feel the pride!!!

08.01.2022 Maitland Rsl Sub-Branch will be opening on Monday 6th July. Normal opening times 9am to Midday, Monday to Friday. On arrival your temperature will be taken, hand sanitiser and social distancing will be maintained. If you haven’t paid your 2020 subs you are now able to do so. Remember that our Sub-Branch is staffed by volunteers and we appreciate them giving up their spare time. So please treat them accordingly. We will get through this together, so keep safe.

07.01.2022 ANZAC DAY 2020 Unfortunately due to the COVID-19 virus all Anzac Day services throughout Australia and overseas have been cancelled.... Anzac Day It is a time when we remember, not only the sacrifices made by our veterans, and allied veterans serving their country, but we also remember the service of all our defence force members, past and current, in all conflicts and peacekeeping operations throughout the world. If you are able, this Anzac Day 25th April at 6am, stand at the top of your driveway and observe ONE MINUTE’s SILENCE as the LAST POST will be played at the Australian War Memorial. The Dawn and Day Services held by the Australian War Memorial will be televised throughout the country.

06.01.2022 Hi all, I’m afraid at the moment the Sub-Branch is still closed. Hopefully we will get back to some sort of normality in the very near future. Hoping that all are well and keeping safe. 2020 membership cards will be posted out to Sub-Branches soon for collection by members that have paid their subs. If you haven’t done so yet you will have to wait until we are open again. So keep safe and keep your eye out for more updates.

06.01.2022 RSL Sub-Branch’s next Monthly General Meeting is scheduled for Sunday 1st March. All financial members are welcome. Remember that 2020 subs are now due. The next Memorial Service is Anzac Dawn and Day Service. For details please contact the Sub-Branch.

06.01.2022 Maitland RSL Sub-Branch would like to advise that the 2020 Anzac Dawn and Day Memorial Services have been CANCELLED. This includes the Beresfield Chapter Dawn Service. This has occurred due to the spread of the COVID-19 virus. It was not done lightly. All avenues were investigated prior to the NSW State RSL directing that ALL Anzac Services throughout the State be cancelled.

05.01.2022 Our outdoor crews have been out and about painting three more symbols of remembrance across our city today, in addition to the first poppy at Ministers Park on ...Wednesday. The four poppies, which have been painted to commemorate ANZAC Day, are located in Maitland Park near the cenotaph, Ministers Park adjacent to the Maitland Visitor Information Centre, at the East Maitland War Memorial and Illalaung Park in Morpeth. While we remember those who served and sacrificed for our country, please remember to stay safe and at home this ANZAC Day. To watch the NSW ANZAC Day Service visit RSL NSW's Facebook page or turn on ABC television from 10.00am tomorrow, Saturday 25 April.

02.01.2022 Take some time on this Good Friday to reflect and chill out with this beautiful performance of Howard Goodall's sublime 'Lacrymosa: Do Not Stand At My Grave And... Weep'. Recorded and produced independently by our own musicians, the vocalists are coached by our vocal prof Rebekah Abbott - Vocal Tuition, Conductor, Singer, and it features Musician Christian Pethick as our soloist. See more

01.01.2022 Did you or a family member serve on Operation Philippines Assist 2013 or on Operation Pacific Assist (Vanuatu) 2015? The Governor-General has declared the abov...e two natural disaster operations eligible for the Humanitarian Overseas Service Medal. The medal recognises Australian groups who are exposed to risk or danger when performing humanitarian service in hazardous overseas settings. For eligibility criteria and to submit an application as a former serving member, family member or next-of-kin visit www.defence.gov.au/medals Current serving members are not required to submit an application.

01.01.2022 I just listened to the first 2 episodes, I loved it. Definitely worth the listen