Keswick and Richmond Soldiers' Remembrance Hall, South Australia
*Soldiers' Remembrance Hall at Richmond
The foundation stone of the Soldiers' Remembrance Hall, South Road Richmond, will be laid on Saturday afternoon, January 27. The money for the hall which will cost approximately £350 to build, has been raised by fetes, competitions, and other means during the past two years. The women's committee has played a prominent part in work, and last year was able to contribute £209 to the fund.
When the idea of such a building was conceived the Keswick and Richmond sub-branch of the Returned Soldiers' League was busy with schemes to alleviate distress in the district, but in 1932 the land was purchased freehold.
The building, which will be built of brick and equipped with all conveniences, a stage and dressing rooms will measure 40 feet by 74 feet. Inside a large hall 38 feet by 54 feet will be used for dancing and other functions. [Ref: Advertiser 17-1-1934]
*His Excellency the Governor (Sir Alexander Hore-Ruthven) laid the foundation stone of the remembrance hall of the Keswick and Richmond sub-branch of the RSSILA on Saturday afternoon. [Ref: Advertiser 29-1-1934]
*On Tuesday, March 20 the returned men of Keswick and Richmond will open their own remembrance hall and clubrooms. By diligent work among members and their wives, this live-wire branch has attained a home for itself, and given its district a fine asset. To be controlled by the branch, must ensure a big membership and keep the league solid in the Keswick and Richmond district.
The opening night will take the form of a smoke social, and all branches will be welcomed. [Ref: Advertiser 28-2-1934]
*On Sunday there will be a march from the Keswick railway bridge, headed by the 27th Battalion Band past the Keswick Repatriation Hospital down Everard Avenue along South Road to the Remembrance Hall.
Returned soldiers are asked to assemble at the bridge at 2.30 sharp, wearing their medals. The branch extends a welcome to all members of the Australian military forces to join in the parade. [Ref: Advertiser 18-4-1934]
*On Wednesday June 27, the proprietor of the Richmond New Talkies is putting on a special show, the whole of the takings to go to sub-branch funds in the Soldiers Remembrance Hall. [Ref: Advertiser 27-6-1934]
*The children’s Christmas party took place Thursday December 20. The sub-branch entertained over 300 children. [Ref: Advertiser 2-1-1935]
*Members are reminded that the first meeting for 1935 will be January 22.
Last year this branch showed 100 per cent increase in membership, and there is no reason why there should not be another 100 percent again this year.
The committee appointed to entertain the ladies have finalised their arrangements for Wednesday, January 16, when they expect a full house to take part in a most excellent programme of dances, games and other novelties. Supper will be supplied by the members waiting on the ladies. [Ref: Advertiser 16-1-1935]
*A successful social was held on July 5, when the final payment for the Remembrance Hall was made.
Mr J D Thomas presided over an attendance of 200.
Mr C J Pool submitted a report which explained the steps taken to obtain the hall and the successful means adopted to liquidate the cost of the building. He thanked the women’s committee for its valuable assistance. [Ref: Advertiser 13-7-1938]
*Preparations are being made for the incorporation of Remembrance Hall, which is the property of the sub-branch. The Trustees are Messrs A Walker, C Poole and C Claxton.
Members are urged to attend the performance of “Journey’s End” at the Theatre Royal, in aid of the distress fund.
A bowls match will be played against Lockleys at Keswick September 13.
Mr Johnston is calling for workers willing to assist in getting the EL cricket ground in order for this season’s play. [Ref: Advertiser 7-9-1938]
*The Anzac memorial service will be held in Remembrance Hall on April 23. Members will assemble at Keswick railway bridge at 2.15pm. On arrival at the Keswick Hospital a halt will be made and the band will carry out a short musical programme.
On April 16 a party will visit the Adelaide Hospital.
A picture night will be given in Remembrance Hall, in aid of sub-branch funds, by the Lyric Theatre Company, next Wednesday. Tickets 1/- and 1/6.
The soldiers’ sons’ E L cricket team was defeated by Parkside. A social night will be held next Tuesday, and a bridge tournament on April 13. [Ref: Advertiser 5-4-1939]
The recently formed Keswick and Richmond Returned Soldiers’ Daughters’ Club held its first dance on Monday October23, at the Remembrance Hall. Three hundred young people were present. [Ref: Advertiser 26-10-1939]
*On Saturday afternoon Lady Norrie, attended by Miss Roberts, opened a fete in aid of the Keswick and Richmond Return Servicemen’s League sub-branch extension building fund, in the Remembrance Hall, South Road, Richmond. [Ref: Advertiser 30-9-1946]
* There were 298 enlistments from Keswick and Richmond in World War II.
**This hall is now privately owned.
Keswick and Richmond Soldiers' Remembrance Hall, South Australia
*Soldiers' Remembrance Hall at Richmond
The foundation stone of the Soldiers' Remembrance Hall, South Road Richmond, will be laid on Saturday afternoon, January 27. The money for the hall which will cost approximately £350 to build, has been raised by fetes, competitions, and other means during the past two years. The women's committee has played a prominent part in work, and last year was able to contribute £209 to the fund.
When the idea of such a building was conceived the Keswick and Richmond sub-branch of the Returned Soldiers' League was busy with schemes to alleviate distress in the district, but in 1932 the land was purchased freehold.
The building, which will be built of brick and equipped with all conveniences, a stage and dressing rooms will measure 40 feet by 74 feet. Inside a large hall 38 feet by 54 feet will be used for dancing and other functions. [Ref: Advertiser 17-1-1934]
*His Excellency the Governor (Sir Alexander Hore-Ruthven) laid the foundation stone of the remembrance hall of the Keswick and Richmond sub-branch of the RSSILA on Saturday afternoon. [Ref: Advertiser 29-1-1934]
*On Tuesday, March 20 the returned men of Keswick and Richmond will open their own remembrance hall and clubrooms. By diligent work among members and their wives, this live-wire branch has attained a home for itself, and given its district a fine asset. To be controlled by the branch, must ensure a big membership and keep the league solid in the Keswick and Richmond district.
The opening night will take the form of a smoke social, and all branches will be welcomed. [Ref: Advertiser 28-2-1934]
*On Sunday there will be a march from the Keswick railway bridge, headed by the 27th Battalion Band past the Keswick Repatriation Hospital down Everard Avenue along South Road to the Remembrance Hall.
Returned soldiers are asked to assemble at the bridge at 2.30 sharp, wearing their medals. The branch extends a welcome to all members of the Australian military forces to join in the parade. [Ref: Advertiser 18-4-1934]
*On Wednesday June 27, the proprietor of the Richmond New Talkies is putting on a special show, the whole of the takings to go to sub-branch funds in the Soldiers Remembrance Hall. [Ref: Advertiser 27-6-1934]
*The children’s Christmas party took place Thursday December 20. The sub-branch entertained over 300 children. [Ref: Advertiser 2-1-1935]
*Members are reminded that the first meeting for 1935 will be January 22.
Last year this branch showed 100 per cent increase in membership, and there is no reason why there should not be another 100 percent again this year.
The committee appointed to entertain the ladies have finalised their arrangements for Wednesday, January 16, when they expect a full house to take part in a most excellent programme of dances, games and other novelties. Supper will be supplied by the members waiting on the ladies. [Ref: Advertiser 16-1-1935]
*A successful social was held on July 5, when the final payment for the Remembrance Hall was made.
Mr J D Thomas presided over an attendance of 200.
Mr C J Pool submitted a report which explained the steps taken to obtain the hall and the successful means adopted to liquidate the cost of the building. He thanked the women’s committee for its valuable assistance. [Ref: Advertiser 13-7-1938]
*Preparations are being made for the incorporation of Remembrance Hall, which is the property of the sub-branch. The Trustees are Messrs A Walker, C Poole and C Claxton.
Members are urged to attend the performance of “Journey’s End” at the Theatre Royal, in aid of the distress fund.
A bowls match will be played against Lockleys at Keswick September 13.
Mr Johnston is calling for workers willing to assist in getting the EL cricket ground in order for this season’s play. [Ref: Advertiser 7-9-1938]
*The Anzac memorial service will be held in Remembrance Hall on April 23. Members will assemble at Keswick railway bridge at 2.15pm. On arrival at the Keswick Hospital a halt will be made and the band will carry out a short musical programme.
On April 16 a party will visit the Adelaide Hospital.
A picture night will be given in Remembrance Hall, in aid of sub-branch funds, by the Lyric Theatre Company, next Wednesday. Tickets 1/- and 1/6.
The soldiers’ sons’ E L cricket team was defeated by Parkside. A social night will be held next Tuesday, and a bridge tournament on April 13. [Ref: Advertiser 5-4-1939]
The recently formed Keswick and Richmond Returned Soldiers’ Daughters’ Club held its first dance on Monday October23, at the Remembrance Hall. Three hundred young people were present. [Ref: Advertiser 26-10-1939]
*On Saturday afternoon Lady Norrie, attended by Miss Roberts, opened a fete in aid of the Keswick and Richmond Return Servicemen’s League sub-branch extension building fund, in the Remembrance Hall, South Road, Richmond. [Ref: Advertiser 30-9-1946]
* There were 298 enlistments from Keswick and Richmond in World War II.
**This hall is now privately owned.