Lenah Valley RSL
President of the Lenah Valley R.S.L. Sub-Branch, Mr Andrew McShane, distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen, girls and boys.
Anzac Day is a time to remember the families who have given ‘service above self.’
ANZAC Day 2026 – Lest We Forget
There were strong attendences for both the Dawn Service and the Main Service in 2026.
The Dawn Service was conducted by Peter Dane, President Andrew McShane and the Rev. Charles Holmes – Chaplain.
ANZAC Day 2026 – Additional Community Services conducted by LVRSL on Friday 24th April 2026
LVRSL once again conducted additional Community Services on Friday 24th April 2026.
These were conducted at Guilford Young Grove Sandy Bay and Mary Ogilvy House New Town nursing homes and also for the staff at TasNetworks in Lenah Valley.
The AGM was held on Sunday 22nd March 2026 and was very well attended.
In his report to the Members Club President Andy McShane noted the sound operating result and mentioned the significant activity that LVRSL had been involved in over the last twelve months.
A copy of Andy’s report follows.
The Tasmanian RSL Golf Challenge which is run by the Lenah Valley RSL was held on Sunday 1 March 2026.
This event is a major fundraiser for RSL Welfare services.
The Tasmanian RSL Golf Challenge was first held in 2011. It is held at the Claremont Golf Club in March each year and is an 18 hole Ambrose event.
The Lenah Valley RSL Sub Branch and Club turned 80 years old on Friday the 27th February 2026.
The event was a great success with about 100 in attendance, including visitors from other sub branches, relatives of founding members and many of our long serving members.
2026 is the 75th anniversary of National Service 1951-72. To mark this event the Department of Veterans’ Affairs (DVA) held a National Commemorative Service at the Great Hall, Australian Parliament House, Canberra on National Servicemen’s Day, 14 February 2026.
The Lenah Valley RSL Sub Branch (LVRSL) was formed on Wednesday 27th February 1946.
The inaugral President was Mr Ellis Erle Dean a WWI veteran who served as President in 1946 and 1950 and was subsequently made a Life Member in 1953.
On Remembrance Day 2025, we gathered to acknowledge, honour and remember those who have served our country in all wars, conflicts and peacekeeping operations.
This year marks 111 years since the start of the First World War, in what was Australia’s costliest conflict. The 25th April 2025 marked 110 years since the start of the Gallipoli campaign of the First World War. 2025 also marks 80 years since the end of the second world war including the anniversaries of the 8th May 45 - Victory in Europe Day (VE Day) and 15th August 1945 – Victory in the Pacific Day (VP Day) marking the surrender of Japan.
The 25th June 2025 also marked the 75th anniversary of Australia’s involvement in the Korean War.
Women’s Auxiliaries have existed since WWI, when female relatives of returned servicemen raised funds to buy land, buildings and furnishings to establish RSL Sub Branches.
In the case of the Lenah Valley RSL Sub Branch - The Mercury (‘RSL Action To Aid Members’) reported on Friday 7 June 1946 that “A women’s auxiliary was formed”.
The auxiliary was an integral part of our Club and raised funds for a variety of projects as well as catering for various functions, including the ANZAC Day breakfast, morning tea and lunch for example.
It finally wound up on 2 May 2014. At the time there were 17 active members.