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Anzac Day 2020

Press Release 2

Executive Committee

Northam RSL Sub Branch

At a recent meeting of the Northam Sub Branch executive it was agreed that the following activities be promoted through the Northam district as a way for the community to honour our Anzacs.

Resources for families to access will be made available on Facebook and the sub branch website (northamrsl.com) to encourage discussion about Anzac Day. These resources include a picture of the Australian Flag, poppies and a Anzac lantern, these items could then be used as decorations for the home service on Anzac Day.

The community is encouraged to utilise local radio broadcasts of both the Dawn Service and the 11am Anzac Service. Check local guides for details.

At 11am at the Northam Memorial, Northam RSL President Mick Prytulak, will lay a wreath on behalf of the Service Community other wreaths can be laid by the President representing the organisation.

There will be a flyover at this time viewable from most homes in Northam.

Any persons attending the Memorial privately during the day must obey the COVID-19 protocols. It is requested that serious consideration be given whether your visit is essential.

Should any community group wish the President to lay a wreath on their behalf please contact the RSL Secretary by email, northamrslsb@hotmail.com or advise the florist when ordering the floral tribute who will arrange for delivery to the sub branch.

The Northam Sub Branch remind any service personnel needing assistance to contact the sub branch, confidentiality is assured.

Commemoration service

National Servicemen’s Day

The Northam RSL Sub Branch will be holding a service to commemorate all those who served as National Servicemen. In December 2022 we celebrated 50 years since the cessation of National Service and. although we have marked the day previously, we intend to hold a more prominent service with a wreath being laid by our President Mr Mick Prytulak.

All ex National Servicemen and their families are invited to attend. There will be light refreshments in the Memorial Hall on completion.

I would appreciate if you could disseminate this event throughout the community.

Place                                     Memorial Fitzgerald St Northam

Time                                      10.45am for 11.00am Service

Date                                      Tuesday 14 February 2023

You can read more about the National Service at https://www.dva.gov.au/newsroom/latest-news-veterans/service-their-nation

Commemoration service

Remembrance Day 2022

Below are the details of the Service to Commemorate Remembrance Day at the Northam RSL. 

Wreaths will be layed on behalf of the veteran community by Mick Prytulak, President Northam Sub Branch and Cr Chris Antonio, Shire President on behalf of the  Northam community. 

Any organisation that wishes to lay a wreath may do so by contacting the Sub Branch Secretary, Steve Dyer 0428 130 244. 

There will be an opportunity for individuals to recognise a loved one or family member after the service.

Venue       Memorial Hall Fitzgerald St Northam

Date        Friday 11 November 2022 10.45am