MANILLA’S RSL will celebrate its centenary today by unveiling a plaque bearing the names of all of the sub-branches’ presidents and secretaries.
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The NSW RSL president James Brown will be in Manilla today for the the occasion.
Earlier this year, the Manilla RSL commemorated the 100th anniversary of its first veteran buried in the town’s cemetery, Cliff Heyden.
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How it all began
An advertisement appeared in the Manilla Express on October 19, 1918 calling on all returned soldiers to attend a meeting in the Manilla Mechanics’ Hall on October 30.
The meeting was held, and was addressed by a Mr. J.A. Lucas, organiser of the Returned Soldiers and Sailors Imperial League of Australia in New South Wales, who gave an address on the aims and objects of the League.
He was supported by Captain Allen, representing the Australian Army Reserve.
After the address was given, a branch of the League was formed in Manilla.
The branch was accepted by organiser Lucas and registered.