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The Purple Poppy - Honoring Service Animals

The Purple Poppy: The "Animal" Poppy Most people are unaware that as well as the traditional red poppy worn to mark the Armistice Day of 11 November 1918, that there is also the purple poppy, remembering animals that died during conflict. To commemor...

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RSL Trail

On January 1st 2024, we set a fun challenge to encourage energy and enthusiasm, we would love for our members to visit fellow RSL Sub Branches as they are out and about in their everyday life. Or make a plan similar the the Silo Trail, plan a road tr...

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Veterans Event: “Getting Involved for Better Health”

This is a blog entry. Puffing Billy, Running Rabbit Military Museum & The Upwey Men's Shed: Getting Involved for Better Health We invited service personnel (past and present) to a luncheon with some amazing guest speakers: Puffing Billy Volunteers ta...

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Remembrance Day

On the 11th hour on the 11th day of the 11th month, a minute’s silence is observed and dedicated to those soldiers who died fighting to protect the nation. At 11am on 11 November 1918, the guns on the Western Front fell silent after more than four ye...

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