Since Gallipoli, even before, Australians and New Zealanders have supported each other in times of war and strife. The tragic loss of life and property in the Victoria bush fires has prompted the Royal New Zealand Returned And Services’ Association to launch an Appeal to provide an opportunity for the RSA movement to support our Australian friends.
The spirit of ANZAC is about helping a mate in need and the families in Victoria who have suffered tragic loss of life and property are definitely in need of our support. Indeed, some of them come from this side of the Tasman.
The RNZRSA requests Local Associations, RSA Clubs, Branches, RSA members and Women’s Sections to contribute to the RSA Bushfire Appeal, as a tangible mark of the ANZAC spirit we recognise on 25 April each year.
The RSA Bushfire Appeal collection will be handed over to the Red Cross 2009 Victoria Bushfire Fund; with which the RSA has had a close relationship for over 90 years.
To contribute to the RSA Bushfire Appeal collection please send Cheques (made payable to “RNZRSA”) to:
The RSA Bushfire Appeal Collection
RNZRSA National Headquarters
PO Box 27248, Marion Square
WELLINGTON 6141
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