Beechworth RSL Sub-Branch

27/04/2026

27/04/2026

We commemorated ANZAC Day 2026 with a Dawn Service, Gunfire Breakfast, Beechworth Correctional Facility Service, Beechworth Health Service, Main Service followed by Refreshments and Traditional Activities in ANZAC Hall/RSL Rooms.
We had great attendances at all services and thank the members of our community for their continued support and involvement.
In our main service we honoured Martha (Lucas) Witherow.
Jade Lawrence and Kalum Porteous delivered a speech on Marta's service as a Nurse in WW1.
Martha's granddaughter Rosie Bennett then read a poem she wrote about Martha.
Geoff Jackson then recited a poem called The Red Cross Nurse.
32 Wreaths were laid by community groups.
Sarah Lockwood sang the anthems beautifully as usual.
These were the last Wreaths to be made by Gina Kromar of Beechworth Floral Designs. We have been blessed to have had Gina making our Wreaths for the last 10 years. The RSL wishes Gina all the best in her retirement.

21/04/2026

Edit : Positions are now filled. Thankyou to everyone that reached out with offers to help.

Can anyone help us please ?
We are in need of two able bodied people to carry the flags in front of the ANZAC Day March down Ford Street on Saturday morning at 11.00am.
If you can help please call RSL Vice President Alison J. Williams on 0438538253.
Lest We Forget

21/04/2026

BEECHWORTH RSL SUB-BRANCH
ANZAC DAY 2026
PROGRAM

5:45am -Veterans Assemble - RSL Ford Street

6:00am -Dawn Service -Cenotaph, Town Hall Gardens

7:30am-Gunfire Breakfast – Servicemen's Memorial Hall Ford Street

10:00am-Beechworth Health Service - Sydney Road

10:00am-Beechworth Corrections Service- BCC Malakoff Road

10:45am-Parade Assembles - Corner of Ford & Church Streets

11.00am-ANZAC Day March down Ford Street

11:20am-Commemoration Service - Cenotaph, Town Hall Gardens

12:15pm-Refreshments, Fellowship & Traditional ANZAC Day Activities- RSL Rooms/ANZAC Hall Ford Street

05/03/2026

The RSL BAR is open tonight from 5.00pm.
Rudy and Ally are running the Bar tonight.
Everyone is welcome, you don't have to be a Member.
Drop in for a drink and have a look at our outstanding display of Militaria - all donated by Beechworth Veterans and families.
We can research your family's Military History for you.
Cheapest Bar prices in town.

22/02/2026

AGM
Thursday 26 Feb 26
Commencing at 6.30pm
Must be a financial member to vote
Nominations required for:

Appeals Officer
Welfare Officer
Treasurer
Vice President

20/01/2026

Out of respect of a dear RSL member’s funeral - Kenneth (Feathers) Howe - the RSL bar will be closed this coming Thursday (January 22nd).
We look forward to to seeing you all next Thursday night.

14/01/2026

We are back up and operating for 2026.
Come and join us at the Beechworth RSL bar from 5pm! It's hot and we have the cheapest drinks in town - Pat and Sal will be behind the bar.

11/12/2025

Thank you to our members for turning up for a lovely Christmas Party! Special thanks to Rudy and Alison J. Williams for hosting the night, we really appreciate your efforts!

11/11/2025

Today sees the end of my tenure as Appeals Officer for our brilliant sub-branch here at Beechworth. We raise a lot of money for our local veterans by conducting the Poppy and ANZAC appeals and the connection with our volunteers (including several of our young kids) warms the heart and fills the soul. Despite a lot of advertising, no one has put up their hand to take over.
My predecessor Alison Williams put many years into the role and I have done the last few.
If you have some time to spare twice a year, care about your local veterans and would love the support of a mentor guiding you through, please consider the role of Appeals Officer.
If you put up your hand you will receive free membership at Beechworth, a training manual, mentoring and a heart full of pride for our veterans. Please send a message.