Friday, May 11, 2012

Midwest - Geraldton Sub Branch



Geraldton Sub Branch Charter

Geraldton Sub Branch was formed in 1917 under the presidency of Captain W C Robinson.  In a Listening Post article, July 1927, the strength of the sub branch was noted by Mr Benson, State Secretary of the League.  ‘The Geraldton Sub Branch of the League….with all its patriotic feeling behind it should be one of the strongest branches in the State’.  The community support for the branch was evident in the fundraising for the Soldiers Institute and later for the development of Birdwood House.  

Birdwood House - Geraldton
The Geraldton Sub Branch throughout its history involved itself in community activities such as the Sunshine Festival, setting up an athletics club and organising a ‘mini olympics’ which was attended by Olympian Herb Elliot.  The sub branch worked in the establishment and running of the War Veteran Homes in Geraldton, actively fundraising and supporting the residents.  In 2012, the sub branch began working on developing its museum collection, extending part of Birdwood House for the continued commemoration of those who served.


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