We Will Remember Them
Registered by Jenny-G of Croydon, Victoria Australia on 4/18/2015
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An illustrated account of Eltham RSL Sub-Branch Inc. 1919-2001
Book taken from the bookshelves in Prahran RSL to read prior to return, with thanks to previous readers.
From back cover:
"'We Will Remember Them' tells the story of the Eltham RSL Sub-Branch, which can claim a long and somewhat fluctuating history. The sub-branch apparently had its origins in 1919, when a group of World War I veterans, who had survived the horrors of Gallipoli and the trenches of France and Flanders, met in a private home to maintain their wartime contacts and camaraderie. These initial meetings were followed by the formation in 1927 of an Eltham branch of the RSSAILA, which, for a number of reasons, lapsed during the late 1920s and early 1930s.
World War II resulted in a renewed public interest in former service personnel affairs. A meeting of Eltham residents in 1945 resolved to create a lasting community war memorial honouring the local men who had given their lives in the service of their country. Consequently, in 1946, a number of veterans initiated discussions aimed at forming, or re-forming, a local RSL sub-branch. Eltham Sub-Branch has grown from humble beginnings in an old army hut on donated land to the current imposing building with its comfortable members' area, gaming room and splendid restaurant. The sub-branch's interesting history is inextricably linked to the growth of Eltham as a suburb, where the sub-branch has maintained an active role in community affairs and public commemorations.
'We Will Remember Them' is enriched by much anecdotal material supplied by members and illustrated with more than fifty photographs of facilities, events and personalities."
Book taken from the bookshelves in Prahran RSL to read prior to return, with thanks to previous readers.
From back cover:
"'We Will Remember Them' tells the story of the Eltham RSL Sub-Branch, which can claim a long and somewhat fluctuating history. The sub-branch apparently had its origins in 1919, when a group of World War I veterans, who had survived the horrors of Gallipoli and the trenches of France and Flanders, met in a private home to maintain their wartime contacts and camaraderie. These initial meetings were followed by the formation in 1927 of an Eltham branch of the RSSAILA, which, for a number of reasons, lapsed during the late 1920s and early 1930s.
World War II resulted in a renewed public interest in former service personnel affairs. A meeting of Eltham residents in 1945 resolved to create a lasting community war memorial honouring the local men who had given their lives in the service of their country. Consequently, in 1946, a number of veterans initiated discussions aimed at forming, or re-forming, a local RSL sub-branch. Eltham Sub-Branch has grown from humble beginnings in an old army hut on donated land to the current imposing building with its comfortable members' area, gaming room and splendid restaurant. The sub-branch's interesting history is inextricably linked to the growth of Eltham as a suburb, where the sub-branch has maintained an active role in community affairs and public commemorations.
'We Will Remember Them' is enriched by much anecdotal material supplied by members and illustrated with more than fifty photographs of facilities, events and personalities."
Found this very interesting, and certainly appreciated the photos !Eltham RSL closed, and now known as the Montmorency - Eltham RSL.
Made me wonder how come Croydon RSL doesn't have something similar.
Book has been neatly covered to protect it on its journey, with a special sticker on the front.
FYI: Montromency - Eltham RSL.
Book being returned to shelves at around 1pm Anzac Day Saturday, April 25 2015.
Lest we forget.
Lest we forget.
