Bright RSL Sub Branch Museum

Welcome

We acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the place now called Victoria, and all First Peoples living and working on this land. We celebrate the history and contemporary creativity of the world’s oldest living culture and pay respect to Elders — past, present and future.

Please be aware that this website may contain culturally sensitive material — images, voices and information provided by now deceased persons. Content also may include images and film of places that may cause sorrow.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are advised that this website may contain culturally sensitive material — images, voices and information provided by now deceased persons. Content also may include images and film of places that may cause sorrow.

Some material may contain terms that reflect authors’ views, or those of the period in which the item was written or recorded but may not be considered appropriate today. These views are not necessarily the views of Victorian Collections.

Users of this site should be aware that in many areas of Australia, reproduction of the names and photographs of deceased people is restricted during a period of mourning. The length of this time varies and is determined by the community.

Reuse of any Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander material on this site may require cultural clearances. Users are advised to contact the source organisation to discuss appropriate reuse.

About

The RSL was formed in 1916 by soldiers returning from Gallipoli. Its aims were simple: to preserve the spirit of mate ship formed during battle; to honor the memory of the fallen; and to help each other. This philosophy of mate ship is as true now as it was then. The RSL is Australia 's largest, most influential and effective ex-service organization RSL membership is not just for ex-service personnel. It also caters for family members of serving and ex-service men and women, as well as current and ex-serving members of the Australian Police Force, Fire Brigade, Ambulance Service and State Emergency Service. The Women's Auxiliary is open to all women able to give assistance to Sub-Branches and they are a particularly important source of volunteer support in the Welfare Home, Hospital and Aged Care Visitation Area. Legacy, although not part of the RSL, is a unique Australian organization established by ex-servicemen and dedicated to the task of caring for the widows and dependents of their comrades. Volunteer members are called Legatees and Bright Legacy uses the RSL premises for meetings etc

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