RSL

The Returned and Services League of Australia (often abbreviated to RSL) is a support organisation for men and women who have served or are serving in the Australian Defence Force.

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It was formed as the Returned Sailors and Soldiers Imperial League of Australia in 1916, became the Returned Sailors' Soldiers' and Airmens Imperial League of Australia in 1940, and became the Returned Services League of Australia in 1965. The change to its current name was made in 1990 to reflect the organisation's concern for current as well as former servicemen and servicewomen.

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1916: 1916 is a leap year starting on Saturday (link will take you to calendar)...

1940: 1940 was a leap year starting on Monday (link will take you to calendar)....

1965: 1965 was a common year starting on Friday (link goes to calendar)....