CRESWICK-SMEATON RSL Sub-Branch

DEDICATION
The Creswick-Smeaton RSL website is dedicated to all those who have served in all conflicts and to those who made the supreme sacrifice to King, Queen and Country.

The Creswick-Smeaton RSL would like to thank the sponsors of this website. Our sponsors can be found at "Contact Us"

RAAF Centenary
1921- 2021

Upcoming Events

Recent Events

Recent Web Updates

Click on wording in Light Brown colour, will link you to the page.

Remembrance Day
11th November 2021
We are intending to hold a service this year on Thursday 11th November, COVID permitting.
Public attending this years service are asked to be at the Cenotaph by 10:30am.

If you wish to order a wreath please email creswicksmeatonrslsec@hotmail.com by Thursday 4th November.

Payment can be made by direct debit to Bendigo Bank BSB: 633108 Account No: 135320364, Reference: Wreath & Surname or organisation name.

Flanders Poppies
The Memorial Gardens have been planted with the Flanders Poppies which are well on the way with plenty of buds. Poppies

RSL Meetings - 2021
Last Wednesday of the month
NOTE new time:
1300 RSL Hall, Albert Street

27th January
24th February
31st March
26th May
30th June
28th July - Cancelled
25th August - Cancelled
29th September - Cancelled
27th October
24th November
12th December - Christmas Lunch

We welcome our new sponsor
Kingston, Friends of the Avenue Inc.

“Reflections – The Shire & Borough of Creswick and the Great War”
25th April 2021
The book consists of the stories of the 979 men and women, who were born in the Shire & Borough of Creswick and enlisted in the First World War and who
are also remembered in the Field of Crosses.
Go to link above re the launch and how to purchase the book.

Milton Leith WW2 Badge goes home
SA soldiers WW2 badge found in Creswick

Charles Bailey medals
Now on display along side his brother George's medals

Creswick ANZAC D Creswick ANZAC Day Service
25th April 2021

Dawn Service - Cenotaph. Albert St. Creswick.

Gunfire Breakfast Rotunda.

Wreath Laying. Soldier’s Section. Creswick Cemetery & RSL Hall Memorial Stones

Assembly & ANZAC March .
Creswick Splash Park, Albert St

ANZAC Day Service. Cenotaph. Albert St. Creswick

Field of Crosses Map

2021 Australia Day Honours
Hepburn Shire Citizen of the Year
RSL Member Phil Greenbank

26th January 2021
Australia Day Breakfast

Australia Remembers - WW2 Veterans
Jack Sewell's presentation

New sealed paths for Field of Crosses Memorial Gardens

Remembrance Day
11th November 2020
Creswick Cenotaph

Public event was cancelled due to COVID-19

Ceremonies were limited , so accordingly only RSL members will attend in person.

15th August 2020
75th Anniversary VJ Day
Creswick Cenotaph
10:56 Hepburn Shire Town Crier - Philip Greenbank will read the meaning behind VJ DAy
10:59 - Creswick Light Horse Bugler Suzi Koene will play "The Last Post" 11:00 - Two Minute Silent
11:02 Suzi Koene will play "Reveille"
11:03 - Hepburn Shire Town Crier - Philip Greenbank will read "Cry for Peace Around the World".

Mining Mud & Medals
Book on the story of the Australian Tunnellers in WW1

8th May 2020
VE Day - 75th Anniversary
7PM Creswick Cenotaph
Hepburn Shire Town Crier - Philip Greenbank read the cry "Cry for Peace Around the World" followed by a Minute Silence.
Creswick Light Horse Bugler Suzi Koene then played "The Last Post"

Kingston Honour Board relocation

Field of Crosses Memorial Gardens Project

Creswick Fire Brigade Honour Board

WW1 Enlistment Crosses updated
RSL Crosses updated
Family Memorial Crosses updated