Our History

Petersham RSL Club History

Founded in 1924 Petersham RSL Club has been serving the community for nearly 100 Years. providing entertainment & a social environment. 

Committee Formed

Committee formed to arrange for the establishment of a permanent memorial to the men and women of the district who had served in the First World War.
1917

Foundation Stone Laid

Major-General C.H Brand, C.B. C.M.G, D.S.C, laid the Foundation Stone of the Soldiers’ Memorial Hall on November 8, 1924 (old club house located on New Canterbury Road).
1924

Relocation to Regent

In 1961 the Petersham RSL Sub- Branch moved into its new premises in Regent Street. State RSL President Sir William Yeo officially opened the new building on June 24 of that year.
1961

Petersham RSL Today

The Prime Minister of Australia the Hon Anthony Albanese officially opened the new Petersham RSL Club in August 2022. It is your boutique venue of choice for the inner west.
2022