Take a look at how Canterbury Hurlstone Park RSL Club became part of Australian history:

1927

The Canterbury-Hurlstone Park RSL Club, third of the RSL Sub-Branches, was opened in the Old Boy Scout Hall in Charles Street. Soon after, the RSL would meet in other halls and homes.

1939

A Women's Auxiliary was formed, which helped raise funds to buy a site in Canterbury Road on which to build the RSL Club.

1947

The Club was officially opened in 1947, with Bert Crook as Secretary-Manager and a staff of two.

1954

The Club's first extension, a Memorial Chapel, was opened.

1964

The extension was later renamed to honour the death of Bert Crook in 1964.

1970

A new dining room and auditorium were unveiled, at which time the Club was recognised as the second largest service Club in NSW.

1978

The Club now had 8,400 members, of whom 2,400 were women.

1996

$1 million was spent refurbishing the downstairs Fernhill Grill & Carvery.

2002

Major renovation of top floor of club with over $12,000,000 being spent.

2005

Auditorium refurbishment carried out.

$1 million Fernhill renovations with exciting new interior design, decor and furnishings.

Today

The club has over 38,000 members and employs 220 staff.