INTRODUCING CAT PARKER From winning Twitter's Golden Tweet to her current board roles, Cat Parker brings global leadership expertise to our RSL....
Member Spotlight: Cat Parker
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Our History Articles
Member Spotlight: Brian Watt
INTRODUCING BRIAN WATT Long-term RSL member Brian Watt served with the Royal Engineers in North Africa in the wake of WWII. He was involved in...
Member Spotlight: Olyve Clarke
INTRODUCING OLYVE CLARKE Olyve Clarke (née Sykes) joined the RSL in 1945 after serving in the Australian Army Medical Women's Service (AAMWS) during World War II. Recognized for her exceptional secretarial skills, Olyve was selected personally by...
The Melbourne Tramways Big Band
Melbourne Tramways Big Band Did you know we have a group of talented musicians in our midst? The Melbourne Tramways Big Band (MTBB) rehearses weekly at the clubhouse and all nineteen band members, including two vocalists, are Camberwell Pompey...
Member Spotlight: Barry Jones
INTRODUCING BARRY JONES For nearly 50 years, Barry Jones has been an integral part of the veteran community, with his military background rooted in covert operations with the SAS 2 "Sabre" Squadron in Vietnam during the early 1970s. After his...
The Merging of Two Great RSL Sub-Branches
In a great display of collaboration, RSL Sub-Branches Tramways East Melbourne and Camberwell City have joined forces to become the Camberwell 'Pompey' Elliott RSL Sub Branch. Our aim is to provide the best possible outcomes for our members, who...
A History of Tramways and East Melbourne RSL
The Story of Tramways & East Melbourne RSL In the heart of Melbourne, where history and camaraderie intersect, the story of Tramways RSL and East Melbourne RSL unfolds. These two distinguished Sub-Branches joined forces to create a legacy that...
Wattle Park Patriotic Area: The Connection to Camberwell RSL
An introduction After World War 1, the 24th Battalion, continuing as a militia unit, established its training base at Wattle Park, close to its administrative headquarters at the Surrey Hills Drill Hall. In May 1929, the 24th Battalion, led by...
Going to the Vietnam War: What Else Does a Kid from Katunga Do?
Hi, I'm Bill. When I started at Katunga State School, the Head Teacher was 'Mr. Menzies'. I thought he was also the Prime Minister of Australia that I had heard about on the radio. He must've gone to a lot of meetings at night, like my dad. By 1960...