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History
History
Formed as the Table Cape Soldiers Association receiving there Charter in December 1916
then in 2000 the name changed to Ex-Servicemen & Citizens Club then in 20xx changed to the
Returned & Services League (RSL)
RSL Womens Auxilary was formed in 1952
Name Evolution of RSL
1916 (June): Formed as the Returned Sailors and Soldiers Imperial League of Australia (RSSILA) by founding delegates in Melbourne. [1, 2]
1940 (November): Changed to the Returned Sailors', Soldiers' and Airmen's Imperial League of Australia (RSSAILA) to officially include members of the Royal Australian Air Force. [1, 2]
1965 (October): Shortened and updated to the Returned Services League of Australia (RSL). [1, 2]
1983 (September): Incorporated as Returned Services League of Australia Limited. [1]
1990 (September): Changed to the Returned & Services League of Australia (RSL) (often styled with "Limited") to better embrace a broader scope of current and former service personnel regardless of strict overseas active-service criteria. [1, 2, 3]
The original building was purchased at 9 Goldie st being the old Primary Producers Bank of Australia LTD
RSL Wynyard's first Building
Unveiling Ceremony 30/12/2021 - Memorial Cost 500 pounds
The Wynyard RSL sub-branch in northwest Tasmania has served the local veteran community for over a century. Located at 9 Goldie Street, the branch preserves regional military heritage, operates a community club, and maintains a local military museum housing artifacts dating from the Boer War to modern conflicts.🏛️ Milestones & Community RoleCentury of Service: The sub-branch has supported the local ex-service community for roughly 110 years, assisting generations of returned servicemen and women across the Waratah-Wynyard region.Military Museum & Archives: The club houses a dedicated museum displaying photographs, documents, and rare equipment donated by local families.Preservation Grants: The RSL partnered with state heritage initiatives (such as Arts Tasmania’s Roving Curator program) to properly catalogue, conserve, and protect fragile historical items from deterioration.Commemorative Murals: The sub-branch unveiled commemorative photo-mosaic panels on Goldie Street dedicated to all Australian Defence Force personnel, featuring designs by local artist Jenny Archer.
Our Committee
Our Committee
Annual general Meeting is conducted in March each Year.
Damien Stewart
Damien Stewart
President
Andy Paris
Andy Paris
Vice president
Allan Rice
Allan Rice
Secretary
Mark Barrett
Mark Barrett
Treasurer
Vacant
Vacant
WSO
Vacant
Vacant
Public Officer
Stephen Symonds
Stephen Symonds
Membership Officer
Sharon Hartley
Sharon Hartley
Health & Safety
Lisa Mott
Lisa Mott
Event Co-ordinator
John Boarder
John Boarder
Museum
Richard Middap
Richard Middap
Committee Member
Nicholas Middap
Nicholas Middap
Committee member
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