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The Lenah Valley RSL Womens Auxiliary.
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.
A number of members served the womens auxiliary for over 30 years. 25 members were awarded life membership. To be nominated for life membership the member must have given at least 15 years continuous membership to the Auxiliary and given at least 10 years outstanding service to the League through their Auxiliary.
ANZAC Day Address – Friday 25th April 2025 - Address by Associate Professor Francine Douce
Distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen, young people…
Before I begin I would like to acknowledge that we gather on the land of the palawa/pakana, the original and traditional owners of this land, our beautiful home…lutrawita/Tasmania. I would like pay my respects to elders past and present and extend that respect to all first nations people with us today.
As we gather today to honour the bravery, sacrifice and resilience of those who have served and died for our country, we also give thanks for those who continue to strive for our freedom.
ANZAC Day 2025 – Honouring our Australian Hero’s
Once again there were increased turnouts for both the Dawn Service and the Main Service in 2025.
The Dawn Service was conducted by Peter Dane, President Andrew McShane and the Rev. Charles Holmes – Chaplain. Lindsay McTye provided a photo presentation on the wall of the Pat Murnane Memorial Hall. The Veteran Dedication, provided by Adele McTye and was about Private David Joseph Curran.
Official Opening of the LVRSL - Haldane Reserve, Veterans Reflection Area and Memorial – Monday 14 April 2025.
On Monday 14 April 2025 the Hon. Jacquie Petrusma, Minister for Veterans Affairs officially opened the Veterans Reflection Walk and Memorial in the Haldane Reserve behind the Lenah Valley RSL.
The Veterans Reflection Area and Memorial was the brain child of LVRSL members Josh Weir and Peter Dane and was completed with the assistance of funding of $ 5,000 obtained from the Teddy Sheean VC Memorial Grants Program.
Tasmanian RSL Golf Challenge 2025 – Sunday 2nd March 2025
The Tasmanian RSL Golf Challenge which is run by the Lenah Valley RSL was held on Sunday 2 March 2025.
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.
Remembrance Day 2024 - Monday 11th November 2024
On Remembrance Day 2024, we gathered to acknowledge, honour and remember those who have served our country in all wars, conflicts and peacekeeping operations.
This year marks 110 years since the start of the First World War, in what was Australia’s costliest conflict. After four years of continuous fighting, the guns of the Western Front fell silent at 11am on 11 November 1918.
LVRSL - Haldane Reserve, Veterans Reflection Area and Memorial – Wednesday 21 August 2024
Work commenced on the Haldane Reserve, Veterans reflection area and memorial on Wednesday 21 August 2024.
Presentation and Recognition Night – Tuesday 20th August 2024
Club President Andrew McShane, Club Patron Don Jeffrey, and the committee held a presentation and recognition celebration at the Club on Tuesday 20th August to celebrate the presentation of a number of important milestones and awards.
ANZAC Day 2024 – We will remember them.........
Its fair to say that we were a little surprised by the increased turnouts for both the Dawn Service and the Main Service in 2024. In fact estimates were made more difficult as there were a number of people who viewed both services from John Turnbull Park.
ANZAC Day Address – Thursday 25th April 2024 - Address by Mr John Wadsley
Thank you for the opportunity to speak today.
Why do we commemorate Anzac Day? This question was posed recently by my daughter’s American partner. They live in New York City. In the US, they have two commemorative days: Veterans Day on the 11th of November and Memorial Day, held on the last Monday in May. The latter honours military personnel who have died in the service of their country.