Kalgoorlie RSL Kalgoorlie RSL was formed after WW1 and has continually served the Veteran community of Kalgoorlie. The community of Kalgoorlie has sent off sons and daughters to serve Australia and the Commonwealth in all theaters of war and peace. Members of our community served as far back as 1857 in the Indian Rebellion through to modern times. Each person is respected and recognised for their service. The RSL offers veterans and their families care, assistance and advocacy all year. Each year ANZAC Day is observed without fail at the Kalgoorlie cenotaph and memorial as well as Remembrance Day. This sculptured monument made by Pietro Giacomo Porcelli in 1923 stands at the top end of Wilson Street, outside the Kalgoorlie train station. It is from this point many sons and daughters left their homes never to return. The “digger” with his rifle faces the station on a column of Bulla Bulling granite. This symbolises the patriotism and steadfast attitude of Kalgoorlie service personnel. Because Kalgoorlie is very much a multicultural community, we accept all veterans of allied countries to join with us on our days of commemoration and service. In 1987 the 2/16 Battalion, Royal Western Australian Battalion received the honour of the Freedom of the City of Kalgoorlie. This they have exercised several times with serving members and veterans marching from the train station to Hannan Street and halting in front of the Kalgoorlie Town Hall. Our committed continual service to the veteran community of Kalgoorlie is at the center of our obligation to the people who served.
TIM MOORE
Community and Media Liaison Officer Kalgoorlie Returning & Services League of Australia WA Branch
