Joondalup City RSL Sub-branch

The funeral for the late Kevin Emberson will be held on the 5 th June at Pinnaroo cemetery.
The service will start at 10:15 and a wake afterwards at the Kingsway tavern. Kevin requested a large RSL attendance with medals. This man deserves a fine send off for the gentleman he was.
Lest we forget.

It is with great sorrow that I must inform you of the passing of our esteemed long-time RSL member, Kevin Emberson, who peacefully departed this morning after a prolonged illness. Kevin will be profoundly missed. He was a true gentleman in every sense. I will provide updates regarding the funeral arrangements as soon as they become available. Lest we forget.

The Joondalup City RSL Sub-Branch (JCRSL) ANZAC Memorial installed at its new permanent location in front of the Ocean Reef Sea Sports Club within Marina Park.

This will be a significant and historic occasion for the JCRSL and the local community, with the memorial taking pride of place overlooking the coastline as a lasting tribute to the service and sacrifice of Australian Defence Force personnel.

The relocation and installation of the memorial reflects the continued commitment of the JCRSL to preserving the memory and legacy of our veterans while creating a prominent place of reflection for the wider community.

State Funeral for WWII Veteran, Longest-Serving WA MP

Decorated World War II veteran Bill Grayden AM, who was also Western Australia's longest-serving member of Parliament, will be honored with a State Funeral.
Mr Grayden sadly passed away on Tuesday 28 April aged 105 after a short illness, surrounded by his family and leaving an extraordinary legacy of both wartime and community service.

As a member of the 2/16th Battalion, he fought first in the Middle East and was part of the force which defeated pro-German Vichy French troops in Syria. His battalion was then sent to bolster the Allied forces in Singapore which fell before they arrived.

They were diverted temporarily to Australia and assigned to one of the most brutal theatres of WWII, the Kokoda trail, then Borneo, where he was stationed when the war ended. Prior to returning to Western Australia, he helped with the repatriation of Japanese troops.

Mr Grayden was also a member of Parliament across six decades, serving in the Western Australian Legislative Assembly and the Australian House of Representatives.
In 1947, just two years after the war ended, 27-year-old Mr Grayden entered State Parliament as the Liberal MP for Middle Swan and was the youngest member of the Parliament at that time. He was known for crossing the floor - his support for the appointment of an Ombudsman in WA and the banning of cigarette advertising were two such occasions.

In 1949, he resigned to contest the Federal election and won the seat of Swan. He became a member of Robert Menzies' 1949 Government and the time of his death, was the last living member of this cohort. He campaigned strongly for lifting the ban on the export of manganese which was instrumental in the establishment of these mines in the Pilbara.

He then re-entered State politics in 1956 as the MP for South Perth and opposed his own Government regarding the relocation of Barracks Arch.
During his time in both Parliaments, he held a number of Cabinet roles and left politics in 1993, being appointed a member of the Order of Australia in 1994. Mr Grayden was also the longest serving member of the Parliamentary Liberal Party.

Further details will be announced as arrangements are worked through with his family.
Credit. Mirage news.

Looks like its all together now, Standing proudly where it should be.

JCRSL members Sh**un and Simba at the Kalbarri ANZAC Memorial.

Looks like our Memorial is finally being installed in its final place.

Dear Members,

A reminder that this Sunday, 10th May, we will be holding our popular Meat Raffle along with Mother’s Day celebrations at the Ocean Reef Sea Sports Club.

Why not come down with the family and enjoy the fantastic facilities and friendly atmosphere the club has to offer while celebrating Mother’s Day together. It’s a great opportunity to relax, catch up with fellow members and friends, and support your local community.

Raffle ticket sales will commence at 4:00pm, with the prizes drawn at 5:00pm. There will be great meat tray prizes to be won, so make sure you get in early and try your luck.
Star of the North Butchers. Currambine.
Ist Prize - $150 Meat Voucher.
2nd Prize - $100 Meat Voucher.
3rd Prize - $50 Meat Voucher.
Plus a Mother's Day Gift Basket to be won.

We look forward to seeing members, families, and friends there for an enjoyable afternoon.

Thank you for your continued support.

RSL member Jason McCarthy attending Kinross Primary School ANZAC Service.

JCRSL member Mike Hill attending Mullaloo Heights Primary School ANZAC Service.