by Annabel Thomas | Mar 27, 2024 | News
On March 22 we hosted another Greater Shepparton Veterans Group Gathering, with the largest turn out to date. These monthly gatherings, traditionally held on the last Friday of the month, have been taking place since September with the goal of bringing local ex...
by Annabel Thomas | Feb 6, 2024 | News
The first Goulburn Valley Veterans Group “RSL Active” event was a Golf Day held at the Mooroopna Golf Club on Sunday, Feb 4. The day was an outstanding success with 24 players and a handful of spectators. Given it was the hottest day of the summer, most who had...
by Annabel Thomas | Nov 23, 2023 | News
In the lead up to Remembrance Day, Shepparton News Journalist, Monique Preston, sat down with branch President, Mr Bob Wilkie, where he reflected on his time serving in Vietnam. Shepparton’s Bob Wilkie was part of one of the last battalions to be sent to the Vietnam...
by Annabel Thomas | Aug 22, 2022 | News
Exclusive discounts and benefits await Victorian ADF members You may not be aware of this, but if you’re an Australian Defence Force (ADF) member, past or present and live in Victoria, the Veterans Card – Victoria is your gateway to a range of exclusive discounts and...
by Annabel Thomas | Apr 24, 2022 | News
Sir Murray Bourchier was a farmer, soldier, politician & statesman. He is now honoured with a statue in Shepparton’s Queens Gardens, a fitting tribute to a man who gave so much. His grand-daughter, Sally Brennan spoke at the unveiling where she shared an...
by Annabel Thomas | Feb 10, 2022 | News
World War II veteran Joe Clarke is remembered as a busy and generous soul. Darren Linton, Shepparton News Mr Clarke, who died just shy of his 97th birthday, was a fixture at the Shepparton RSL for 60 years and was lauded for his generosity as a community volunteer. He...
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