Albany At Ease

03/09/2026

🇦🇺Remembering our Merchant Navy⚓️

Merchant Navy Day remembers the civilians who served on merchant ships in the First and Second World Wars, and is commemorated annually on 3 September. This is the anniversary of the first attack on an Allied merchant ship, which happened within hours of the start of World War II in 1939.

Albany's Merchant Navy Memorial ⚓

The Merchant Navy Memorial was unveiled at the Princess Royal Fortress Military Museum on 11 October 1996 by Major General Michael Jeffery AC MC, Governor of Western Australia.

On the plaque it reads ‘Dedicated to the memory of those men and women of the World’s Merchant Navies. To those wholes lives were lost in peace and war. And whose only grave is the sea.’

Lest We Forget

Photograph of the Merchant Navy Memorial, 3 September 2025. Copyright City of Albany

31/08/2026

🇦🇺What a fantastic evening at the Albany RSL for the Book Launch📖

✨️More than 70 people joined us for the Albany launch of Light Horsemen & Cameleers of South Western Australia by Jeffrey A. Peirce and Chris Handley🐎🐫

🎖It was a wonderful evening of local history, family stories and remembrance, honouring the Light Horsemen and Cameleers from our region and ensuring their stories continue to be told for future generations🏅

🙏A huge thank you to everyone who attended, and to the many people who helped behind the scenes to make the evening such a success. Your support was very much 👏

Congratulations to Jeff and Chris on an important contribution to preserving our local military history. If you would like a copy of their book, they are available from Paperbark Merchants Albany.

A memorable night of history, community and remembrance.
Lest We Forget. 🇦🇺

23/08/2026

🇦🇺 MEET THE AUTHORS – ALBANY BOOK LAUNCH 📖

Come along and meet Jeffrey A. Peirce and Chris Handley, authors of Light Horsemen & Cameleers of South Western Australia, and hear some of the remarkable stories uncovered through their research.

🐴 🐫Discover the stories of local men from Albany and surrounding areas who served during the First World War — stories of courage, mateship, family connections and service far from home.

📅 Friday 28 August
🕠 Doors open 5.30pm | Presentation 6.00pm
📍 Albany RSL, 14 Stirling Terrace
🍷 Bar available | Supper included
🎟️ $10 entry at the door or online Paperbark Merchants

If you enjoy local history, military history or discovering the stories behind the names in our family trees, this promises to be a very special evening.

Everyone welcome. 🌺
Lest We Forget

12/08/2026

🙏️We would like to acknowledge Black Dog Ride Australia for their ongoing support of Albany At Ease.

✨️Black Dog Ride Australia is an amazing organisation in raising awareness of depression and su***de prevention, they have been providing us with support since 2023!✅️👏🇦🇺

🎡We will be sharing a joint promotional booth at this year's Albany Show, so come down in November to meet the amazing volunteers of both organisations.
🗓November 13th and 14th 2026
📍Albany Agricultural Showgrounds.

04/08/2026

It all began on this day in 1914.
Today we remember the start of Australia's First World War journey 🇦🇺

Today marks 112 years since Britain declared war on Germany on 4 August 1914, bringing Australia into the First World War.

In 1914 alone, over 50,000 Australians enlisted to serve in support of Britain — and by the end of the war, more than 400,000 Australians had worn the uniform.

As we reflect on this anniversary, we remember the courage, sacrifice, and enduring impact of those who served — and those who waited at home.

Visit the National Anzac Centre to learn more about Australia's involvement in the First World War and the stories of those who served.

Lest we forget.

nationalanzaccentre.com.au

Image source: Australian War Memorial. HMAS Melbourne or HMAS Sydney in King George Sound, Albany, WA, 1914, as part of the naval es**rt for the First Convoy carrying the Australian Imperial Force to the Middle East. From the Phillip Schuler Collection (PS0014).

03/08/2026

Albany@Ease holidays for our veterans offers a time with nature to restore balance, hope and wellbeing 🌱✨️Thank you for your service 🙏🌸
Photo credit Nev Clark

02/08/2026

We proudly share this invitation from RSL Albany to remember and honour our Vietnam Veterans. Lest We Forget🇦🇺🌸

Vietnam Veterans' Day Memorial Service 2026

RSL Albany invites the community to a commemorative service honouring those who served in the Vietnam War. The service will be held in the historic surrounds of the Princess Royal Fortress precinct.

Service Date: Sunday, 16 August 2026
Time: 2:00pm – 3:00pm (followed by afternoon tea at RSL Albany)
Location: South East Asia Memorial Area, Princess Royal Fortress, Albany
(In the event of inclement weather, the service will be held at RSL Albany.)

While Vietnam Veterans' Day is officially commemorated on Tuesday, 18 August, this memorial service will be held on the preceding Sunday to enable the wider community to gather and pay their respects.

This service will commemorate the 60th anniversary of the Battle of Long Tan (18 August 1966), one of the most significant engagements involving Australian forces during the Vietnam War.

The Vietnam War was Australia's longest military engagement of the 20th century, involving nearly 60,000 Australians. Together, we acknowledge the courage, service and sacrifice of all who served, and recognise the lasting impact the war had on veterans, their families and the nation.

All are welcome to attend this special service of remembrance.

For more information, please contact:
RSL Albany – Michael Tugwell
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 0421 647 301

Lest we forget.

22/07/2026

Albany RSL invites you to attend and pay tribute to those who served in the Korean War🏅

The Albany RSL invites the community to the annual Korean War commemorative service, to be held this Sunday 26 July at St John’s Church, York St, starting at 2:00pm.

All are welcome to attend and pay tribute to those who served.

Sunday 26 July 2026
St John’s Church, York St, Albany
2:00pm

Find out more: https://bit.ly/4fcCEEf

21/07/2026

️Follow the boardwalk ... and let nature do the rest 💙🚶‍♂️

Photo credit Nev Clarke

14/07/2026

BOOK LAUNCH EVENT – A Remarkable Story of Courage, Sacrifice & Mateship
Albany At Ease and the RSL Albany are proud to present the launch of an outstanding new publication by Jeffrey A. Peirce and Chris Handley.
📖 Light Horsemen & Cameleers of South Western
More than 900 young men from South Western Australia answered the call to serve with the Australian Light Horse and Camel Corps during the First World War. Through more than 60 compelling biographies, this beautifully researched book honours their courage, sacrifice and mateship, while uncovering fascinating local stories and family connections from across our region.
🐴 Could one of these remarkable soldiers be part of your family history?
Join us for an engaging presentation by the authors and discover the stories behind this unique tribute to the men whose service helped shape our nation.
🎟 Tickets are available now through Paperbark Merchants:
https://paperbark.sales.ticketsearch.com/sales/sales/sales
📚 Copies of the book will also be available for purchase on the evening. Supper included. Bar available.
We look forward to welcoming you to what promises to be a memorable evening of local history, remembrance and community.
🌺 Lest We Forget 🌺