Bundy RSL Club

History

The Returned Sailors Soldiers Imperial League – Charter of Membership was presented to the Bundaberg Sub-Branch
on 1st September, 1919 following W.W.I. Since that time, the Bundaberg RSL has reinvented itself many times, but its
main goal, the health and welfare of its members, remains constant, and its integration into the community at large has
grown significantly.

Following WWI, Australian men and women had returned home from unspeakable horrors and they needed each other’s
support. They did not call it trauma back then, but the effect was the same.

Initially, the Sub-Branch met in Bourbong Street premises owned by one of the members. In 1936, they moved their meeting place to the RSL Baths on Quay Street.

In 1938, the first building was constructed next to the Baths on Quay Street, its present location next to the Burnett River. During this time, the building was used as a meeting place for Ex-Servicemen and women, and their families – only, operating as a licensed Services Club with a constitution separate from that of the Sub-Branch.

In 1963, the first floor of the current building was constructed

In 13th September, 1986 a major change took place:

The Ex-Servicemen’s Club License was changed to a Registered Club License.
The Club was opened to include citizens of good repute.
The name of the club was changed to Bundaberg & District R.S.L. and Citizens' Memorial Club

The Club incorporated 23 May 1990.

Since then we have grown our membership, expanded our facilities, added Pokies and, in turn, contributed more to local veteran bodies, sporting organisations, and children's charities and educational needs.

The Club completed it latest renovation in September 2005.

The Bundy RSL Club is a place to leave political and religious differences at the door. Here you can relax with old and new friends.