THE RETURNED AND SERVICES
LEAGUE OF AUSTRALIA
YASS SUB BRANCH |
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The Price of Liberty is Eternal Vigilance
The Yass Sub-Branch of the Returned and Services League of Australia
was established soon after World War 1 to represent those from the Yass
District who served in the war. Its charter includes all subsequent conflicts
in which Australians have participated.
Given the size of the town (1)
the contribution from Yass has always been significant. The following figures,
taken from the Shrine of Remembrance in
the entrance to the Yass Memorial Hall show the numbers involved:
| Conflict |
Enlisted |
Killed in
Action |
| Sudan War |
2
|
|
| South African War |
49
|
1
|
| World War 1 (2) |
522
|
100
|
| World War 2 |
771
|
41
|
| Korea |
22
|
2
|
| Malaya |
1
|
|
| Vietnam |
18
|
1
|
 |
Yass RSL Sub Branch has, since its inception, worked constantly for
the welfare of ex-service personnel. For many years it has supported
the Linton RSL Retirement Village as its special project. A recent addition
to the village is the new Amenities Facility
In addition it provides financial support to a number of ex-service causes
on an annual basis. Its officers are always keen to hear of any cases
of distress amongst ex-service personnel in the district. |
Yass RSL Sub Branch is part of the NSW State Branch which in turn forms
part of the RSL of Australia.
The key appointments for each group are as follows:
National President
Major General Peter Phillips, AO, MC
National Secretary
Derek Robson
NSW State President
G.E. (Rusty) Priest, AM
NSW State Secretary
John Sheehan
Yass Sub Branch President
Bruce Marshall
Yass Sub Branch Hon. Secretary
Doug Aspinall, AO, RFD, ED
Any ex-service person, and this includes the widest possible definition
of 'ex-service', interested in joining the Returned & Services League
should contact Doug Aspinall, Honorary Secretary of Yass Sub Branch:
Phone: 02 6226 4440 Fax: 02
6226 4260
Mobile: 017 114 509 E-mail:
doug.a@interact.net.au
(1) The Yass
district had approximate populations of 3,000 in 1920 and 4,500
in 1973.
(2) These figures
are questioned in Mongan and Reid's book, "We have not
forgotten" |
