Useful links

Returned & Services League (RSL) – South Australian Branch

The Returned & Services League (RSL) was formed to care for the health and well-being of the Service and Ex-Service community for life and commemorate the sacrifices of the past.

Australian War Memorial

The Australian War Memorial combines a shrine, a world-class museum, and an extensive archive. The Memorial’s purpose is to commemorate the sacrifice of those Australians who have died in war.

Women’s Royal Australian Navy Service

The Women’s Royal Australian Naval Service (WRANS) was a non-combat branch of the Royal Australian Navy that, liike many of its sister services created during the Second World War, alleviated manpower shortages resulting from men being assigned to combat roles.

Australian Army Nursing Services

Established in July of 1902, the Australian Army Nursing Service (AANS) was a reserve, staffed by volunteer civilian nurses who would be available for duty during times of national emergency.

Women’s Australian Auxiliary Air Force

The Women’s Auxiliary Australian Air Force (WAAAF) was the first and largest of the World War II Australian Women’s Services and was formed in 1941 after considerable lobbying by women keen to serve and the Chief of Air Staff who wanted to release male personnel serving in Australia for service overseas.

Office for Recreation and Sport

The Office for Recreation, Sport and Racing is the South Australia’s lead government agency for sport, recreation and racing.

Getting South Australians moving and enjoying the benefits of physical activity is a key focus of the agency. Adapting to and embracing an ever-changing social landscape has become an increasingly important part of finding ways to incorporate movement, play or performance in the everyday lives of children, youth and adults.

This objective is supported by the development of policy, programs and resources; the provision of funding, recreation and sport planning; infrastructure development, elite sport pathways and programs, and the promotion of physical activity.

SACA (South Australia Cricket Association)

Two organisations that have been instrumental in assisting the Trust to manage and develop the playing fields.

May Mills OBE (1890-1984)

May Mills was a member of the S.A. Women’s Amateur Sports Council and served as President for seven years. She also served as President of the Australian Women’s Cricket Council and the S.A. Women’s Cricket Association. May helped to finance the Memorial Playing Fields.

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