Messines Avenue and Mons Avenue at Edwardstown, South Australia, were named to commemorate Great War Battles. For decades an Avenue of Honour of two rows of English Elm trees on Messines Avenue has been a visible reminder of the tremendous loss, sacrifice and service.

A new mural on a building wall on the northern side of the avenue is a visual depiction of Great War scenes and memorabilia.

On Remembrance Day, Friday 11th November, commemorations and activities were held in regional and metropolitan areas. For the first time in several years veterans, families, Defence personnel and members of the public joined to reflect and pay their respects.

𝐅𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝟔𝐓𝐓𝐔 𝐭𝐨 𝐕𝐢𝐞𝐭𝐧𝐚𝐦 - 𝐀𝐧 𝐀𝐏𝐂 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐀𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐚. In 1964, the army conducted a testing program at Innisfail, Queensland for a range of Armoured Personnel Carriers, support vehicles and weaponry, for jungle warfare suitability - the 6 Tropical Trials Unit. The trials saw the introduction of the M113A1 Armoured Personnel Carrier into the Australian Army.

RSL SA State President Cheryl Cates, on behalf of members and the board, offers condolences on the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and acknowledges her lifetime of dedication and service to the Commonwealth and as patron of The Returned & Services League of Australia.

RSL National President’s message

The Vietnam Veterans’ Commemorative Service was well received by Australian and Vietnamese veterans and their families, paying their respects for service and sacrifice. It was held in glorious Adelaide winter sunshine at the Vietnam War Memorial, Torrens Parade Ground.

On 15 August 2022 sacrifice, suffering and service was commemorated with dedication of a THAILAND paving block on Adelaide's Anzac Centenary Memorial Walk.

The Annual RSL SA Sub-Branch Conference was held at the Torrens Parade Ground on Saturday 2nd July 2022. The SA Governor, as RSL SA Patron, was presented with Honorary Life Membership.

Des Hawkins, Curator of the Royal South Australia Regiment Historical Collection at Keswick, found this photo and would like to identify the soldiers and where and when it was taken.

On 3rd June 2022 Ian Smith, Co-Chair of Aboriginal Veterans South Australia, launched the book he authored about Aboriginal men and women from South Australia who have served in the Australian Defence Force since Federation.

This impressive volume is A4 size and contains photographs and accurate accounts of the military service given to the nation and the world.