Every member in our community has a story to tell, and we want to share it!
The Cronulla RSL ‘Friends By the Beach’ podcast series serves as a means to share the captivating stories and experiences of our members, and to provide a space for veterans, and community members to recount their personal narratives.
It’s an invaluable tool for preserving and restoring the rich history of the club. By recording and documenting the accounts of past events, milestones, and individuals, the podcast ensures that the legacy and contributions of Cronulla RSL are safeguarded for future generations.
It’s our time capsule, allowing listeners to connect with the club's heritage and appreciate the collective journey that has shaped its identity.
You can also listen to our podcasts on Spotify, Apple Podcasts or Google Podcasts.
Our podcast is recorded & edited by ED Media Management
In Part 2 of the 2 part episode of the Cronulla RSL Podcast Series ‘Friends By the Beach’, we delve into the extraordinary journey of Cronulla RSL Sub-Branch Life Member, the late Beryl Bonfield.
Her dedication to nursing and commitment to her patients, left a lasting impression on all who came across her. We speak to some of the nurses who worked with Matron Bonfield, as they recall her straight-shooting, no-nonsense nature and passion for healthcare.
Read MoreIn this Part 1 of this 2 part episode of Cronulla RSL Podcast Series ‘Friends By the Beach’, we delve into the extraordinary journey of Cronulla RSL Sub-Branch Life Member, the late Beryl Bonfield.
Stan Grimshaw, from the Cronulla RSL Sub-Branch, shares some insight into the incredible service records of Beryl Bonfield. Beryl saw more overseas service during WWII, than many of the soldiers. We also recall her incredible journey from England to Australia in 1948, as a passenger of a single engine Proctor III airplane. We read extracts from Beryl’s experience, written by Julie Norman for an issue of ‘The Woman Magazine’ (1949).
Read MoreLike many returned servicemen, Paul Zaat suffers from PTSD, as a result of various incidents he was involved in during his deployment in Vietnam.
But he found comfort in writing poetry, and documents the experiences of the brave men he fought with in the 8th infantry battalion, of the The Royal Australian Regiment. This is his story…
Read MoreAs a young child Erich Zimmerman, with his mother survived the war in Hamburg. As a teenager, he settled at the hostel at Hungry Point Cronulla. This episode talks about how the Cronulla Community helped him establish a wonderful life in the area.
Read MoreIn honour of Vietnam Veterans Day, we have released our second community podcast. We are proud to share the story of Kerry Cattell. This podcast features stories of how working as counterintelligence during the Vietnam War shaped his life.
Read MoreCory shares his amazing story, which spans his years in the Military, his achievements and his challenges.
Cory is the Cronulla RSL Sub-Branch president and was the Anzac Memorial’s debut Veteran Artist in Residence. Our first Podcast is being released in conjunction with Cory’s Artist in Residence at the ANZAC Memorial in Sydney.
