Parliament House Canberra ACT 2602
Telephone 02 6277 7820 Facsimile 02 6273 4140
The Hon Alan Griffin MP
Minister for Veterans’ Affairs
Tuesday, 22 December 2009
Media Alert
MINISTER TO ANNOUNCE FUNDING
TO HELP REBUILD BROADFORD RSL
The Minister for Veterans’ Affairs, Alan Griffin, will TOMORROW visit Broadford and announce
significant funding to help rebuild the Broadford RSL after it was destroyed by fire two years
ago.
“RSL facilities play a vital role in many regional communities across Australia. Broadford is no
different and the loss of the RSL club two years ago has been sorely missed by the community,”
Mr Griffin said.
Minister Griffin said he was pleased the Australian Government could help the community
rebuild an important meeting place for local veterans, and commended the community on their
efforts to rebuild the RSL.
Opportunity:
Photograph and interview opportunities with Minister Griffin and RSL President
Des Callaghan.
Minister Griffin will visit the site of the RSL and announce significant funding to
help rebuild.
Date:
Wednesday 23 December 2009
Time:
10.30am
Location:
Murchison St, Broadford
Note- Mr Callaghan can provide further details and directions if required, 0488 132 233
Media inquiries: Belinda Cole 0437 863 109
The VVCS – Veterans and Veterans Families Counselling Service can be contacted 24 hours a day, seven days a
week on 1800 011 046.
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