Why barred out.

[ssgross]

Google tells me RSL is the "Returned Services League". Is this a government agency responsible for memorials? or has your government just delegated such things entirely to an NGO. I'm just curious about how you all are set up on the other side of the world. Over hear it's no surprise if a local government has spent or already allocated all their discretionary funds just as soon as a budget is voted and approved.

[CINDERS]

I'd say the RSL has a big say in it with the construction/funding of them having the service records available to them for inscription on to the obelisk.
I am not sure afterwards who would be responsible for their upkeep I know our RSL chaps meet every thursday and our memorial area is well kept though the ANZAC depiction of the soldiers is starting to weather somewhat think its been up 5 odd years I'll check when I took the pic (oops 4/2017).

[CINDERS]

Shires reply as we surmised that the paper trail lost track of the individual and with the spanish flu just after the war this may have precluded this person returning to home I can but imagine the relatives finaly finding their long lost relative alive and hopefully well.

Good afternoon,

I have just spoken to a representative of the local RSL and he advised that the name has been blanked out as he actually returned from the war.

With regards to the lettering, we will be obtaining quotes, but at the moment there are no available funds in this year’s budget.

For a long time I have sorta loosely followed WWI vets and their returning to Australia and in allot of cases they died fairly young many tried farming with the returned soldiers scheme by the govt this was a backbreaking time for all not too many made a real go of it A.B Facey did well but was ravaged by his war experiences mainly his heart.
In saying this also soldiers from all conflicts that have a sustained nature about them a higher % of them die from roughly 40+- years of age onwards which even if they have no physical injuries the constant stressors staying alive must accelerate the decline of ones body such a sad thing to see, but we need armies to thwart terrorism & aggressors for the peace of our planet.
Not sure if peace will ever reign on this rock but for now and from me my recognition of those served and serving have my unconditional thanks for your service.

[Peter Laidler]

Cinders is right about the RSL's. They were/are a bit like the RBL's (Royal British Legions) in the Uk. But the RSL's always seemed to have a BIG say in service matters....., right up to Battalion Commander level of the affiliated Infantry Battalion.

I remember one occasion when someone from one of the regiments (won't say which...) was refused a bit of compassionate leave for a close relative just before going overseas. The RSL got involved at local and state level and he was sent off on leave within a few hours. Yep, they certainly packed some clout!