To be the sort of man who would give way when his mates were trusting to his firmness; to be the sort of man who would fail when the line, the whole force, and the allied cause required his endurance; to have made it necessary for another unit to do his own unit’s work; to live the rest of his life haunted by the knowledge that he had set his hand to a soldier’s task and had lacked the grit to carry it through – that was a prospect which these men could not face. Life was very dear, but life was not worth living unless they could be true to their idea of Australian manhood.Charles Bean, The story of ANZAC, The official history of Australia in the war of 1914–18, vol. 1
Commencing 10:30am, Wednesday 11th November, Semaphore War Memorial, Semaphore Foreshore Join us as we commemorate all Australians who have volunteered for service and pay our respects to those serviceman and women who are still serving and sacrificing for Australia in conflicts or peace-keeping operations
To Help commemorate the Centenary of ANZAC the Semaphore & Port Adelaide RSL has been assisting the Community with their commemorative Projects and Events.
June 30, 2015 marks the 50th Anniversary of the commencement of the second (1965-1972) Australian National Service Scheme
An invitation to ex National Servicemen to join together to commemorate 50 years since the second era of Australian Military National Service 1965 to 2015.
The Semaphore & Port Adelaide RSL Committee wishes to advise of the following street closures and events with regards to the Anzac Day Dawn Service being conducted between 5.50 a.m. to 7.00 a.m.:
Already one of the largest ANZAC Day Service in metropolitan Adelaide, the 2015 ANZAC Day Service at the Semaphore War Memorial is set to be the Biggest ANZAC Day Dawn Services in Semaphore ‘s History.
Hosted by the Semaphore Port Adelaide RSL 29th October2015, History SA/Veteran SA’s joint traveling exhibition Gallantry tells the moving stories of the brave actions of five South Australians awarded the Victoria Cross and George Cross in the Second World War and the Vietnam War.
The Faces of Fort Largs Photo Exhibition contains many rare historical photos from the archives of the Army Museum of South Australia, the SA Police Historical Society, and the Australian War memorial. It documents some of the highlights of fort activities over more than a century, and is sponsored by National Trust of South Australia's Heritage Watch campaign.
Already one of the largest ANZAC Day Service in metropolitan Adelaide, the 2014 ANZAC Day Service at the Semaphore War Memorial is set to be the Biggest ANZAC Day Dawn Services in Semaphore ‘s History
In commemorative ceremonies it is usual for a speaker to recite a prayer or a reading or a poem as a request for the eventual safety and the eternal peace of those who died in war. The reading of a poem helps the audience to understand the wartime experiences of service men and women. The following hymns, prayers and poems are traditionally used in commemorative ceremonies.
Do you have old Photos, articles or stories of the Semaphore & Port adelaide RSL?
Do you have an interest in war and military memorabilia?
Do you have knowledge and a passion to share your stories and knowledge about your own or family service?
Want to connect with others who also have stories?
Express your interest today and help retrace our proud history, contact one of our Committee Members
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | 04:00pm - 09:30 |
| Thursday | 04:00pm - 10:00 |
| Friday | 04:00pm - late |
| Saturday | 02:00pm - late |
| Sunday | 02:00pm - late |
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He was Mentioned in Despatches and was awarded the Military Cross (with Bar) on 14 December 1916, and the Distinguished…
Regimental number 2740 Place of birth Rosewater, South Australia Religion Roman Catholic Occupation Labourer Address c/o Mrs E Gardiner, Rosetta Street, Rosewater, South Australia Marital status Married Age at embarkation 24 Next of kin Wife…
Regimental number 2046 Place of birth Derby, England Religion Church of England Occupation Seaman Address Wells Street, Birkenhead, South Australia Marital status Married Age at embarkation 24 Next of kin Wife, Mrs Stella May Thompson…
Regimental number 324 Date of birth 30 June 1890 Religion Church of England Occupation Wharf builder Address Bute Terrace, Military Road, Semaphore, South Australia Marital status Single Age at embarkation 24 Next of kin Mother…
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