New Sub Branch Patron
The honourable Justin Clancy MP the Albury representative in the NSW parliament was recently asked if he would be our patron which he gladly accepted. At the meeting on the 16th August the appointment was endorsed by the members.
Meetings are held 3rd Sunday of the month at 11 am
No meetings in June, July, December and January
The next general meeting 20th September
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Certificate Presentation to Jenny Dean
At the ANZAC luncheon held at the SS&A Club Graham presented Jenny Dean with a certificate of appreciation from the RSL of NSW and the Albury RSL Sub Branch for her support of secretary Mark lunnon and catering for the monthly meeting lunches for the past several years
Presentation to Graham
A surprise presentation was made to Graham by Colonel Phillip Baldoni CSM and Commander Tristan Skousgaard on behalf of the local military as a thank you for organising ANZAC Day for many years and his understanding and co-operation with the military.
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Sub-Branch Incorporation
The Sub Branch is currently working to change its legal status from an Unincorporated Association to incorporate as a Company Limited by Guarantee. More Informationis available here
At the November meeting the members voted on and passed the final motions required for the incorporation of the sub branch. We are now waiting for all the legal requirements to be completed.
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Opening of redeveloped
World War Two Memorial Bowl
8th November 2025
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Veterans Health Week was held in February 2026
A bowls morning was held at the Albury Commercial club.
This was followed by a talk on healthy eating then a BBQ lunch at the sub branch
Coaching was provided for new bowlers; a set of bowls were provided for players and prizes were up for grabs.
About 20 veterans and first responders enjoyed both bowls days and most indicated that they would like to attend the Bowls Gr8 for brains bowls days at the Commercial Club on Thursdays.
The sub branch’s oldest member Joe McGrath 100 years young attended and really enjoyed himself having been a regular bowler playing at pennant level and was the President of the Windsor Park Bowls Club for 8 years.
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Vietnam Veterans Day
18th August 2024
About 50 people attended the memorial service held in the garden area at the rear of ANZAC House.
President Graham Docksey OAM, OAM Mil. JP. welcomed everyone and then introduced Nigel Horn as the MC for the service.
Noel Francis laid a wreath on the plaque with the names of the 14 defense personnel from Albury and district who lost their lives during the war. Gary Treeve OAM then read out the names of those personnel.
The address was given by colonel Clare Kellaway, commander of the Joint Logistics Unit Victoria, who spoke about the 1858 civilians who served in Vietnam in support of the troops. She spoke about the nurses & doctors, entertainers, war artists among those that served and how recognition was overlooked for many years.
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