AUSTRALIAN SPIRIT REGIONAL NSW AND ACT TOURING EXHIBITION 2018
2018 saw the Australian Spirit exhibition tour regional NSW and the ACT for a 2 week period, during the month of April. The tour began at Port Macquarie followed by: Tamworth, Dubbo, Bathurst, Parkes, Wagga Wagga, Albury, Canberra and Goulburn. Exhibition and book launches were held at each of the RSL/ Service Clubs from the above regions. The exhibition was on display throughout the day and concluded in the evening with a catered event.
The tour enabled us to raise public awareness throughout regional NSW, highlight the benefits for both the participants involved and the community. We endeavour to inspire the communities in other regions to initiate a similar project, raising public awareness in their own regions and honouring and supporting their local veterans. The tour also facilitated the sales of the commemorative book, the funds raised from the sales will fund the substantial event planned that will conclude the Australian Spirit project.
The tour enabled us to raise public awareness throughout regional NSW, highlight the benefits for both the participants involved and the community. We endeavour to inspire the communities in other regions to initiate a similar project, raising public awareness in their own regions and honouring and supporting their local veterans. The tour also facilitated the sales of the commemorative book, the funds raised from the sales will fund the substantial event planned that will conclude the Australian Spirit project.
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The regional tour was made possible by the generous support and assistance of
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REGIONAL TOUR DATES VENUES AND GUEST SPEAKERS
Port Macquarie: April 4th 2018
Venue: Panthers Port Macquarie - Auditorium
Exhibition hours: 11:30 am to 7 pm
Launch: April 4, 5:30 pm to 7 pm
Guest Speaker: Mr Greg Laird OAM, President Port Macquarie RSL Sub Branch
Venue: Panthers Port Macquarie - Auditorium
Exhibition hours: 11:30 am to 7 pm
Launch: April 4, 5:30 pm to 7 pm
Guest Speaker: Mr Greg Laird OAM, President Port Macquarie RSL Sub Branch
Tamworth: April 5th & 6th 2018
Venue: Wests' Diggers - The Grand Ballroom
Exhibition hours: April 5, 12:30 pm to 7 pm
April 6, 11 am to 7 pm
Launch: April 6, 5:30 pm to 7 pm
Guest Speaker: Mr Kevin Anderson MP
Venue: Wests' Diggers - The Grand Ballroom
Exhibition hours: April 5, 12:30 pm to 7 pm
April 6, 11 am to 7 pm
Launch: April 6, 5:30 pm to 7 pm
Guest Speaker: Mr Kevin Anderson MP
Dubbo: April 7th & 8th 2018
Venue: Dubbo RSL Club Resort - Club Lounge
Exhibition hours: April 7, 1 pm to 7 pm
April 8, 11 am to 6 pm
Launch: April 8, 3 pm to 4:30 pm
Guest Speaker: Mr Shaun Graham, Vice President Dubbo RSL Sub Branch
Venue: Dubbo RSL Club Resort - Club Lounge
Exhibition hours: April 7, 1 pm to 7 pm
April 8, 11 am to 6 pm
Launch: April 8, 3 pm to 4:30 pm
Guest Speaker: Mr Shaun Graham, Vice President Dubbo RSL Sub Branch
Bathurst: April 9th 2018
Venue: Bathurst City Community Club - Marquee 1
Exhibition hours: 1 pm to 7 pm
Launch: April 9, 5:30 pm to 7 pm
Guest Speaker: Mr David Mills, President Bathurst RSL Sub Branch
Please note that there will be a gold coin donation entry fee taken on behalf of Bathurst City Community Club
Venue: Bathurst City Community Club - Marquee 1
Exhibition hours: 1 pm to 7 pm
Launch: April 9, 5:30 pm to 7 pm
Guest Speaker: Mr David Mills, President Bathurst RSL Sub Branch
Please note that there will be a gold coin donation entry fee taken on behalf of Bathurst City Community Club
Parkes: April 10th 2018
Venue: Parkes Services Club - Starlight Lounge
Exhibition hours: 12 pm to 7 pm
Launch: April 10, 5:30 pm to 7 pm
Guest Speaker: Mr Terry Knowles, President Parkes Services Club, Secretary Parkes RSL Sub Branch
Venue: Parkes Services Club - Starlight Lounge
Exhibition hours: 12 pm to 7 pm
Launch: April 10, 5:30 pm to 7 pm
Guest Speaker: Mr Terry Knowles, President Parkes Services Club, Secretary Parkes RSL Sub Branch
Wagga Wagga: April 11th & 12th
Venue: Wagga RSL Club - Mirage Room
Exhibition hours: April 11, 1 pm to 7 pm
April 12, 11 am to 7 pm
Launch: April 12, 5:30 pm to 7 pm
Guest Speaker: Hon Michael McCormack Leader of Nationals, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister for Infrastructure and Transport
Venue: Wagga RSL Club - Mirage Room
Exhibition hours: April 11, 1 pm to 7 pm
April 12, 11 am to 7 pm
Launch: April 12, 5:30 pm to 7 pm
Guest Speaker: Hon Michael McCormack Leader of Nationals, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister for Infrastructure and Transport
Albury: April 13th 2018
Venue: The Albury SS&A Club - Skylight Lounge
Exhibition hours: 11:30 am to 7 pm
Launch: April 13, 5:30 pm to 7 pm
Guest Speaker: Mr Mark Dando, President of the City of Albury RSL Sub Branch
Venue: The Albury SS&A Club - Skylight Lounge
Exhibition hours: 11:30 am to 7 pm
Launch: April 13, 5:30 pm to 7 pm
Guest Speaker: Mr Mark Dando, President of the City of Albury RSL Sub Branch
Canberra: April 14th & 15th 2018
Venue: Southern Cross Club, Tuggeranong - Formal Dinning Room
Exhibition hours: April 14, 1:30 pm to 7 pm
April 15, 11 am to 7 pm
Launch: April 15, 3 pm to 4:30 pm
Guest Speakers: Mr Jim Gilchrist, President RSL Woden Valley Sub Branch and Veterans Support Centre
Ms Bridie Macgillicuddy, Assistant Curator/ Art, Australian War Memorial
Venue: Southern Cross Club, Tuggeranong - Formal Dinning Room
Exhibition hours: April 14, 1:30 pm to 7 pm
April 15, 11 am to 7 pm
Launch: April 15, 3 pm to 4:30 pm
Guest Speakers: Mr Jim Gilchrist, President RSL Woden Valley Sub Branch and Veterans Support Centre
Ms Bridie Macgillicuddy, Assistant Curator/ Art, Australian War Memorial
Goulburn: April 16th 2018
Venue Goulburn Soldiers Club - Chisholm Room
Exhibition hours: 11:30 am to 7 pm
Launch: April 16, 5:30 pm to 7 pm
Guest Speaker: Mr Malcolm Ritchie, Hon Secretary Goulburn RSL Sub Branch
Venue Goulburn Soldiers Club - Chisholm Room
Exhibition hours: 11:30 am to 7 pm
Launch: April 16, 5:30 pm to 7 pm
Guest Speaker: Mr Malcolm Ritchie, Hon Secretary Goulburn RSL Sub Branch