In 2009 the Starlight Lounge was given a very overdue facelift. The bio box was removed and sliding glass door were added to provide natural light and scenic views overlooking Cooke Park. In 2010 a balcony was erected to allow access from the Starlight Lounge to enable patrons to partake in the fresh air whilst …
In 1948 a brick frontage was added to these ex-army Nissen Huts and at that time Mr. Bill Matthews was the RSL Sub-Branch President and Mr. Cec. Moon the Ex-Services Club President. The first employee of the Ex-Services Club was Jack Knock who later became a Director.
Prior to World War II members of the Parkes Sub-Branch met in rented rooms once a month for a meeting and a smoko. With the large influx of new members from the Second World War, the Sub-Branch discussed, early in 1946, the idea of establishing an ex-servicemen’s club and acquiring a building, in spite of …