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28 June, 2024

Stories to Share

THE Warrnambool RSL is about to embark on a journey back in time – and is enlisting the help of all veterans and current service men and women.


Warrnambool RSL is inviting veterans from across the district, along with current serving personnel, to tell their ‘stories’ so they can be published and enjoyed by visitors for years to come.
Warrnambool RSL is inviting veterans from across the district, along with current serving personnel, to tell their ‘stories’ so they can be published and enjoyed by visitors for years to come.

Hoping to expand the range of war-time memorabilia on display at the Warrnambool RSL, club manager Andrea ‘Andy’ Lawson is putting the call out for all veterans to share their stories and photographs.

The club is hoping to gather the stories, and photos, of the district’s veterans to display on the backs of new menus which will be proudly displayed and read in the dining room.

“Our veterans all have a special story to tell and for those wishing to share these, we have the perfect opportunity to do so,” Ms Lawson said.

“Our club needs new, large menus and it would be wonderful to be able to promote our vets on the backs of those; to share their stories, celebrate their achievements and truly recognise their efforts and sacrifices over the years.”

Warrnambool RSL is a safe, warm and welcoming place for not only veterans but also their family and friends to come together, reminisce, celebrate and converse with others.

“We have a wonderful group of veterans who come here regularly; they have developed a lovely bond and they all enjoy sharing a laugh and a good yarn,” Ms Lawson said.

“Their stories are important. While I appreciate that not every veteran wants to share their story, those who do we’d like to hear from.

“This invitation is also extended to those who are currently serving, or who have served in recent times; we’d love to hear from as many people as possible.”

Anyone wishing to share their story and to be a part of this initiative is encouraged to visit the Warrnambool RSL and express their interest.

Warrnambool RSL manager Andrea Lawson.
Warrnambool RSL manager Andrea Lawson.
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