History - Redcliffe RSL

In 1920, Shortly after the end of the Great War as it was known then, now known as the First World War (1914 – 1918), a small number of returned “Diggers” got together and decided to form a Sub-Branch of the newly formed (1916) Returned Sailors and Soldiers Imperial League of Australia (RSSILA), so that they could help their fellow returned servicemen.

This ideal remains one of the core values and focus of our Club.

This page gives a brief history of our Club – The Returned & Services League of Australia (Queensland Branch) Redcliffe Sub Branch Inc. – known to all simply and affectionately as the Redcliffe RSL.

1920

Redcliffe Sub-Branch formed with 15 members.

1922

Governor of Queensland Sir Mathew Nathan officially open the Woody Point Hall which was the Sub-Branch’s first permanent meeting place.

1934

Sub-Branch receives its charter.

1936

The Sub-Branch Womens Auxiliary formed.

1948

Sub-Branch made a grant of land – now the current location of the Redcliffe RSL.

1949

Foundation stone laid by Lieutenant Governor of Queensland, the Honourable F.A Cooper.

1954

The first section of the Conference Hall (as it was then known) completed.

1955

Liquor Licence granted. Redcliffe RSL & Ex-Services Club formed, separate from the Sub-Branch.

1965

Anzac Place opened and dedicated as a memorial by Monsignor B. Frawley OBE.

1970

Reconstructed RSL building opened by former Sub-Branch President, Alderman T. Wallace.

1997

Major renovation commence, to be completed in 1998;

Major facilities such as Gaming Room, Bistro, new Bar and Lounge moved upstairs.
Kokoda Room added.

1998

Redcliffe RSL Sub-Branch becomes a founding member of the Brisbane North Regional District of the Queensland RSL.

2001

Sub-Branch incorporated.

Amalgamation of Club with Sub-Branch into one entity.

2004

Major renovations;

Removal of Island Bar.
Construction of new Bar and Breezes Café.
Provision of upstairs smoking deck area.

2010

Major renovations;

Modernisation of the entire club.
Expansion of upstairs smoking deck
Remodelling of front entry and driveway.

Club celebrates 90th Anniversary of the formation of the Redcliffe RSL Sub-Branch.

2013

Major renovations;

Complete remodelling of ground floor.
Construction of new Café/Bar/Restaurant – The Point.
Relocation of TAB and Sports Lounge.
Addition of dining deck on first floor.

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