'If the flag is up come on in'
The Alstonville Sub-Branch of the Returned Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Imperial League of Australia, New South Wales Branch, was chartered on 13 May 1919. The motto of the RSSILA was ‘The price of Liberty is Eternal Vigilance’. The first President of the Alstonville Sub-Branch was Mr Pearson Crawford and the Honorary Secretary was Mr Ernie Gray.The town of Alstonville has always been supportive of the Veterans’ community and their needs. The original motto is still the same today as it was 100 years ago. The effects of war continue long past the day of ‘peace’and the RSL knows that our community supports us in what we do.Today the Alstonville Sub-Branch of the NSW Branch of the Returned and Services League (RSL) is still active. Our purpose is assisting Veterans and their families. A veteran is now defined as any person who has given one day’s service to Australia in the Australian Defence Force.We welcome you to come to our meetings. Give us a go; we are a place where you will find a listening ear and friendship.