Annual meeting of Man ila Returned Soldiers League
The annual meeting chaired by President W. F. Gannon praised loyal support and outlined 1943 activities including new AL men initiation, Poppy Day and Tin Hat Days drives, social events such as the Anzac Ball, hare drives funds for comforts and welfare, and strong wartime fundraising. The report urged 100 percent member cooperation to sustain the League as a civic force and noted a healthy treasurer balance and key officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manila Returned Soldiers League
W. F. Gannon
League
Treasury
Second AL
Ane
J. ‘Coates
Atkinson
Hare
Womens Auxiliary
Australia
Returned Soldiers League Toast At Local Function
The reception committee and townsfolk gathered as Rowlison proposed the Returned Soldiers League toast. Speakers praised the league founded in 1918, its 1920 Commonwealth recognition, and its work for veterans including Xmas parcels and canteen orders. James lauded the organisation as exclusive and principled, while the chair thanked hosts and the audience for a happy evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rowlison
Returned Soldiers’ League
League
Commonwealth
Australia
James
RB. M. Smith
Seresitaes
Also Mentioned on This Page
Prvice
Court House
Bay
Pve
Messrs
N. Chapman
J. Gilroy
W. E. Wearne
P. Muggleton
W. Bennett
Hall, Dowe
Gardner
Brett
Gannon
Stewart and
Bell
Paton and Baldwin
Paton
Paton's
Lady Betty Wools
Bonny Sports
WOOLS
Akein Sind
M. C. Mackenzie & Sons
Sydney
T? York
Barrabs
Glan Innes
Deepwater