Staff of the RSL Club in 1997. Andrew Bell, current manager, is in the front row. Photo: Sherry Morris collection
After years of investigation and debate Wagga RSL Club was opened on 3 September 1947 as the Returned Sailors Soldiers & Airmen’s Club at 157 Baylis Street.
The name was changed to the Wagga RSL Club on 24 May 1958 at the official opening of the Club on the present site on the corner of Goonigul and Dobbs Street.
There have been many physical changes along the way. In 1964-65 the first major renovations took place. From 1967-87 $2.2 million was spent on improvements to the Club.
In 2005 major renovations were carried out to major function areas providing the latest in modern technology and making it an ideal venue for weddings and corporate functions. 2007-2008 saw the $2 million construction of the outside balcony and terrace overlooking the Murrumbidgee Turf Club.
2009 saw perhaps the Clubs greatest change when the Board of Directors and members agreed to amalgamate with the Wagga Commercial Club.
The Wagga RSL Club has changed with the times and will no doubt continue to evolve into a contemporary destination, with a unique identity, traditional values and support for the Wagga Wagga Community.
For more information visit the RSL Club website https://waggarsl.com.au
