South East Metropolitan Sub-Branches - Upcoming Visits

For the next few months we are concentrating on the South East Metropolitan Sub Branches of the League.  Our first scheduled visit is to the Armadale Sub Branch which was chartered on the 22/10/1919.  

We have a bit of information on Armadale, having done some research on Trove.  What we do know is that in 1935 the sub branch opened its club rooms, the construction of the facilities marked a rejuvenation in the community after the depression with the focus being investment in construction to. The sub branch also actively sought funding for amelioration hosting a gymkhana in 1940 which included a programme of mounted, pedestrian and cycle events.  Opened by the Governor Sir James Mitchell the event finished with a Ball which was open to all members of the community.

If anyone has any stories or pictures they would like to share then please do contact us at ANZAC House.  The current schedule for visits to sub branches is available on the blog.  

ANZAC House Opening 1934

The original ANZAC House was opened in 1934 by the Duke of Gloucester and was the home of the RSL in Perth until 1976.  Designed by Lieutenant Colonel A R Baxter Cox, ANZAC House featured a club, accomodation for the club manager, offices and the best dance floor in town.

Many dances and functions were held at ANZAC House which was located next to the current premises and the land was the former base of UWA before it moved to Crawley.  

Unfortunately we don't have many pictures of the inside of ANZAC House in our collection but we are on the lookout.  If anyone knows of any or has any then please do contact ANZAC House. 

Check out the slideshow below with images of the opening of ANZAC House in 1934.

Albany Sub Branch

We have uncovered this picture of the Albany Sub Branch in our collection at ANZAC House.

Unfortunately it doesn't come with any details as to what year it is and what the event is......

The sub branch, we know from our visits, has moved 3 times before building under the Stirling Club so this picture is possibly the re-opening of the building after one of the moves.

Can anyone provide any details on the photo?