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1919Inaugural meeting of the Frankston RSL was held in the Commercial Chambers (Bay Street), now Nepean Highway.  Later in 1919 meetings were held at the Mechanics Hall.
1920The Frankston RSL Charter was issued on January 1st. Early members included Prime Minister Stanley Bruce, Major General Grimwade and Doctor Charles Maxwell.
1952The Davey Street premises of the Frankston RSL were purchased.  The new lounge at Davey Street was opened by Sir Dallas Brooks, Governor of Victoria, in 1963.
1954Frankston RSL gained its liquor licence.
1966New bowling green opened.
1973Due to continual growth of the Frankston population and increases in membership to the RSL, expansion of the premises was warranted. The land at Cranbourne Road was purchased on December 21st in preparation for the new facility.
1975Premises erected.
1976Occupation of the new Memorial Hall was effected on Monday August 2nd and was opened by Sir Henry Winneke Governor of Victoria on October 2nd with a dedication by Rev. Allan Avery.
1983Additions to the Cranbourne Road Club Rooms.
2006 First stage redevelopment of the Cranbourne Road site.
2008Completion of second stage redevelopment of the Sub-Branch facilities.