^{Officers Club Inc.}
representing Officers and families of
The Commercial Banking Company of Sydney Limited
and its subsidiaries & affiliates.
 

NATIONAL AUSTRALIA BANK SUB-BRANCH
of
THE RETURNED & SERVICES LEAGUE OF AUSTRALIA

Following their return from World War II, many ex-service members of the staff of The Commercial Banking Company of Sydney Limited formed a Sub-Branch of the R.S.L. It actively cared for its members. assisting in their rehabilitation and maintaining the bonds that they knew whilst in the forces. A major activity was the establishment of a "Holiday Home" at Avalon which was made available to its members for holiday lettings. Meetings of the Sub- Branch were held at 343 George Street and many lady members of staff assisted with the catering for these gatherings and in other ways.

Ultimately. the "Holiday Home" was sold as the demands on it and the problems of continuing maintenance were becoming excessive. The sale of the home meant that the Sub-Branch's bank balance grew - and it still stands at a healthy figure. We regularly s~ charities such as the Salvation Army, Legacy and the R.S.L. Welfare and Benefit Institution.

When the C.B.C. and the National Bank amalgamated, an invitation was extended to ex-service members of the National to join in our activities. Many have done so and they have played a vital part in the functioning of the Sub-Branch.

As the number of World War n veterans is declining. the Sub-Branch has felt the loss of members. However, it occurs to us that since many bankers retire to areas where they have served in the bank and become members of their local Sub-Branches, they are unaware that they may also become Associate Members of the NAB. Sub-Branch. We would welcome their becoming Associate Members.

Additionally, we would welcome to membership those who are eligible for membership of the R.S.L. as a result of service in Vietnam or wherever Australian forces have been engaged. As well we would also welcome those whose eligibility arises through having served in the C.M.F. or other Reserve Forces.

All members of the Sub-Branch, whether Full or Associate Members, are invited to participate in the meetings which are followed by lunch. They are held on the third Wednesday of every second month - February, April. June. August and October - at the Combined Services Club, 5-7 Barrack Street, Sydney at 12 noon. It is our custom to invite "The Ladies" to join us on the occasion of our June and December (this year on 7th December) luncheons.

Those who are precluded by distance from attending meetings in Sydney. regularly receive an R.S.L. Diary and a welfare contribution with the suggestion that they take their lady out for a Christmas luncheon. They also receive the regular Newsletter posted every second month giving details of the next meeting to which they are invited. should they be in Sydney.

The Honorary Secretary of the Sub-Branch is John Love who would like to hear from any person who is eligible for membership. He may be contacted by 'phone (02) 4733 3805, by email (john_love1@bigpond.com) or by writing to him at 17 Rainbow Close, Glenmore Park NSW 2745.

An increased membership will defer the day that the Sub-Branch becomes defunct and any remaining funds are passed to R.S.L. Head-quarters. We look forward to an influx of new members.

President:           Bob Owens
Vice President:    David Clark
Treasurer:          Lindsay Huxley