Banyule Veterans at Greensborough RSL Sub Branch

26/02/2026

Hello all,
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22/02/2026

22/02/2026

Afternoon Veterans,
a bit of humour for sunday

Russ and Fred, two friends, met in the park every day to feed the pigeons, watch the squirrels and discuss world problems.

One day Russ didn't show up. Fred didn't think much about it and figured maybe he had a cold or something..
But after Russ hadn't shown up for a week or so, Fred really got worried.
However, since the only time they ever got together was at the park, Fred didn't know where Russ lived, so he was unable to find out what had happened to him.

A month had passed, and Fred figured he had seen the last of Russ, but one day, Fred approached the park and-- lo and behold!--there sat Russ!
Fred was very excited and happy to see him and told him so.

Then he said, 'For crying out loud Russ, what in the world happened to you?'

Russ replied, 'I have been in jail.'

'Jail!' cried Fred. What in the world for?'

'Well,' Russ said, 'you know Sue, that cute little blonde waitress at the coffee shop where I sometimes go?'

'Yeah,' said Fred, 'I remember her. What about her?

'Well, the little gold-digging witch figured I was rich and she filed r**e charges against me; and, at 89 years old, I was so proud that when I got into court, I pleaded 'guilty'.

'The judge gave me 30 days for perjury.'

20/02/2026

https://www.facebook.com/share/1NJGhEna5b/

19/02/2026

The soldiers memorial has been to its new location. It has been moved three times in its lifetime.

19/02/2026

From another veteran page

19/02/2026

We remember and honour the life and service of Sapper Jamie Larcombe. Our thoughts are with his family and friends today.

19/02/2026

On the 19th of February 1942, Darwin was hit by a ferocious Japanese air raid that saw the destruction of 30 Allied aircraft and 11 vessels, and the death of at least 243 Allied soldiers and civilians.

But why was Darwin, a town of less than 6,000 people with relatively little civil and military infrastructure, targeted so heavily by the Japanese?

Despite its unassuming stature, Darwin was a crucial Allied base, supporting ships and planes that formed the basis of the defence of the Netherlands East Indies. In the weeks after the bombing, both Java and Timor fell to the Japanese. In the months prior to the attack, Darwin had been a key part of air ferry routes used by the Americans to reinforce troops in the Phillipines and avoid Japanese routes over the central Pacific. Darwin was Australia’s ‘gateway to Asia’, and its importance was recognised well before the beginning of the war.

In 1935, the London Committee of Imperial Defence acknowledged that, in the event of war with Japan, “Darwin will be of considerable importance as an operational base…The probability of an attack…[is] considerable.”

Read the rest of this article here: https://vwma.org.au/collections/home-page-stories/the-bombing-of-darwin?fbclid=IwY2xjawQCFrNleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETJPUWY3WjdxNndFTjBreXBzc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHr3EUpYlfu5_xN_wV5cU1GbY9hJQm9eTmgCxmO0v1PwaQ92BKvojl88J4u18_aem_zmrq2ofxlLatPjfoBEQ2UQ




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18/02/2026

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17/02/2026

🍻 Saturday Schooners are STILL ON! 🍻
Join us every Saturday at Greensborough RSL for great drinks, great company and good vibes. Bar menu available from 12noon.

17/02/2026

🌟 We are Looking for New Members! 🌟

Are you keen to get involved in a welcoming and supportive community group? We’d love to have you join us!

We’re a warm, friendly group of women who genuinely enjoy connecting, supporting each other, and giving back 💛

Our focus is on supporting our Veteran community, including activities with Vasey RSL and Ward 17. We’re also involved in meaningful initiatives like the ANZAC Day Appeal and Poppy Appeal.

Whether you’re looking to meet new people, contribute to the community, or take on a more active role, there’s a place for you with us.

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