Draw 371 VIP Insider, The Golden Treasure, RSL Art Union

INSIDER OUR BIGGEST PRIZE EVER HAS ARRIVED!

Win a $6.4 Million ENTIRE apartment complex at Palm Beach on Queensland's Gold Coast

ISSUE 139 NOVEMBER 2019 ART UNION 371

Your matters.

Yourmembership membership matters.

Thank you supportingAustralia’s Australia’s veterans their families.

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Thank you and farewell to Art Union Chairman, Vic Reading

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The Golden Treasure

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Explore the Penthouse

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Explore the Townhouses

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Explore the Apartments

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Battle of Sanananda

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Your VIP Club Benefits

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Draw 369 Winner’s Story

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Australia 1300 775 847 (1300 RSL VIP) New Zealand 0800 450 970 International +61 7 3088 5878 Each ticket sold helps Australia’s veterans and their families.

ABOVE: Vic with his dad after one of Vic’s many athletic meets.

RIGHT: Vic attending Kapooka as a young recruit.

RSL Art Union No.371 Draw closes 8pm AEST Tuesday 17 December 2019 Drawn 10am AEST Tuesday 24 December 2019 COVER IMAGE: Draw 371 Golden Treasure - Penthouse al fresco

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Thank you and farewell

TO ART UNION CHAIRMAN, VIC READING

Enlisting in the Australian Army at 22 in 1964, it wasn’t long before Vic Reading was actively serving in Vietnam between 1968 – 1969. Vic knew upon his return to Australia, he wanted to continue to be part of the Defence family, and in 1970 Vic became a member of his local subbranch. Starting out as a member, Vic’s affiliation with the RSL and his commitment to supporting the veteran community has only grown over the years.

During Vic’s time at RSL, Vic has held numerous positions. Never shying away from a challenge, he has progressed through the ranks, holding roles of Brisbane North District President, RSL Art Union Chairman, RSL Queensland Director, and RSL Queensland Company Board Secretary.

In his 11 years as Art Union Chairman, the organisation has gone from strength to strength. Born out of the need to raise funds for veteran support and advocacy services over 63 years ago, today, 96 per cent of all funds raised for RSL Queensland are through the Art Union.

This support is in the form of advocacy services, financial assistance with medical expenses, pensions, DVA claims and income claims, counselling, health and well-being services, and through the RSL Employment and Scholarship programs.

Bringing his vast experience, commitment to getting the job done, and never-ending passion, Vic has been invaluable in shaping a culture that is relentless in serving the veteran community. Under his governance, the Art Union has grown significantly to be Australia’s largest charitable lottery, and his legacy to Australia’s veterans and their families is the lotteries’ success. We thank you Vic for your years of service and wish you all the best!

Vic will be stepping down as Art Union Chairman after this edition of the Insider and will be passing the baton to current RSL State Deputy President, John Strachan (OAM). John joined the RSL in 1984, and previously served 38 years with the Army in the Royal Regiment of Australian Artillery. We will welcome John in our next edition.

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Win an entire apartment complex Imagine spending the summer holidays as the new owner of a $6.4 million entire apartment complex.

Perfectly positioned only 100 metres from the Gold Coast’s beautiful Palm Beach, this lifechanging prize offers the ultimate beachside lifestyle.

FEATURES: •

An entire complex including 1x luxury penthouse, 2x townhouses, 2x apartments, and a shared swimming pool.

Each of the five homes has been styled to perfection with $410,745 worth of furniture and electrical appliances, all carefully chosen to bring in the external coastal tones. The complex includes a private swimming pool so that you can enjoy the Queensland sun year-round.

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Professionally styled furniture and electrical appliances valued at $410,745.

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Rates, water and body corporate paid for the first 12 months valued at $47,760.

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Legal transfer fees paid valued at $6,875.

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Christmas tree and presents valued at $6,233.

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Jim’s Home Voucher valued at $5,000.

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Travel Voucher valued at $2,000.

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Coles Myer Gift Voucher valued at $2,000.

As the new landlord of an entire apartment complex, you could benefit from an estimated rental income of $247,000 a year. Of course, the best thing about this prize is if you decide to move in, you’ll still have four homes left to rent!

SANANANDA SHORES

PALM BEACH

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Visit the Prize Home!

Sanananda Shores 4 Twenty Seventh Avenue, Palm Beach QLD 4221 30 Oct – 17 Dec 2019 9am to 5pm 7 days

ESTIMATED ANNUAL RENTAL RETURN

$

FURNITURE & ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES

247,000

$

PA

410,745

EXTERIOR

Includes:

520

sqm land

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11

8

AC

POOL

LIFT

1 x Penthouse 2 x Townhouses 2 x Apartments

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Penthouse This high-end, double storey penthouse features stunning finishes and sweeping beach views.

FEATURES: •

425 sqm double storey penthouse including 5 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms.

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Professionally styled with costal décor to maximise the breathtaking ocean views.

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A decorated Christmas tree and presents worth $6,233.

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Secure parking for two cars.

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Rent it out and receive an estimated $70,200 p.a.

FOURTH FLOOR - PENTHOUSE L2

OOR - PENTHOUSE L1

425 SQM

5

4

2

AC

AL FRESCO

PENTHOUSE | LIVING

BEDROOM 2

AL FRESCO

LIFT

ENTRY

MASTER BEDROOM

BEDROOM 4

WIR

PENTHOUSE |THIRD FLOOR

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BALCONY

ROBE

STORE

BEDROOM 3

BATH WIR

MASTER ENSUITE

BEDROOM 5

KITCHEN STORE STORE

BUTLER’S PANTRY

BATH

BALCONY

KITCHENETTE

LIVING

LAUNDRY

DINING

ENSUITE

WIR

LIVING

WIR

BALCONY

PENTHOUSE | FOURTH FLOOR

PENTHOUSE | AL FRESCO

ESTIMATED ANNUAL RENTAL RETURN

$

70,200

PA

PENTHOUSE | MASTER BEDROOM 7

ESTIMATED ANNUAL RENTAL RETURN

$

109,200

PA

TOWNHOUSE 1 | KITCHEN

TOWNHOUSE 1 | MASTER BED

Townhouses

TOWNHOUSE 1 FEATURES:

The two well appointed, double storey FLOOR - TOWNHOUSE 1 & 2 L2 townhousesFIRST enjoy separate private access GROUND FLOOR - TOWNHOUSE 1 & 2 L1 from the ground floor of the complex.

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233 sqm double storey townhouse features 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.

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Professionally styled with furniture and electrical appliances.

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Secure parking for two cars.

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Rent it out and receive an estimated $54,600 p.a.

COURTYARD

• PUMP ROOM

AL FRESCO

PRIVATE GARAGE

LIVING/DINING

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233SQM

MASTER BEDROOM

BEDROOM 2

3

2

2

AC

ROBE

ROBE

STORE

LAUNDRY

TOWNHOUSE 2 FEATURES:

WC

KITCHEN

SHARED POOL

ENSUITE

WIR

COMMS ROOM

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240 sqm double storey townhouse features 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.

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Professionally styled with furniture and electrical appliances.

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Secure parking for two cars.

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Rent it out and receive an estimated $54,600 p.a.

BEDROOM 3 ENTRY

BATH

LIFT

AL FRESCO

BATH

PRIVATE GARAGE

ENSUITE

PROPERTY ENTRANCE

WIR

LNDRY STORE

KITCH’ETTE

BEDROOM 2

BOOSTER PUMP ROOM

KITCHEN

LIVING

ROBE

MASTER BED

DINING

BALCONY

BATH

240SQM

ENTRY

TOWNHOUSES 1 & 2 | GROUND FLOOR

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TOWNHOUSES 1 & 2 | FIRST FLOOR

2

2

2

AC

ESTIMATED ANNUAL RENTAL RETURN

$

APARTMENT 3 | LIVING

PA

APARTMENT 3 | MASTER BED

Apartments The two spacious apartments are the perfect spot to enjoy the relaxed, beachside lifestyle on offer at Palm Beach.

COND FLOOR - APARTMENTS 3 & 4

APARTMENT 3 FEATURES: •

108 sqm home features 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.

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Professionally styled with furniture and electrical appliances.

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Secure parking for one car.

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Rent it out and receive an estimated $39,000 p.a.

MASTER BEDROOM

AL FRESCO

108SQM

WIR

DINING

BEDROOM 2 BATH

KITCHEN ENTRIES

STORE

LNDY

LIFT

BATHROOM

LIVING

2

1

AC

APARTMENT 4 FEATURES:

LNY

AL FRESCO

2

ENSUITE

ROBE

STORE

LIVING

2

67,600

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99 sqm home features 1 bedroom and 1 bathroom.

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Professionally styled with furniture and electrical appliances.

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Secure parking for one car.

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Rent it out and receive an estimated $28,600 p.a.

WIR

KITCHEN

BALCONY

DINING

BEDROOM

99SQM

1

1

1

AC

APARTMENTS 3 & 4 | SECOND FLOOR

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SANANANDA SHORES

has its own story to tell

New Guinea, military operations, Buna to Sanananda Mitchell Library, State Library of New South Wales

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and Sanananda – more than 6,000 were killed or wounded, with many more casualties lost to illness.

This year’s final draw, The Golden Treasure (371), boasts an impressive apartment complex worth $6.4 million in Palm Beach by the name of Sanananda Shores. More than just a tongue-twister of a word, Sanananda is one of the lesserknown World War II battles, and one that RSL Art Union wants to raise awareness of in 2019.

“This year we have Sanananda Shores, and next year we’ll raise the profile of Buna, the other battle in the Beachheads conflict”, Mrs Roy said.

SL Art Union’s Property and Prize Manager, Lisa Roy, has named more than her fair share of prize homes.

From four bedroom beach houses to four-storey unit blocks, Lisa enjoys the challenge of picking a name – one that raises awareness for RSL’s cause and educates the community in the process.

Like its Papua New Guinea counterparts, Sanananda formed part of the Battle of the Beachheads, which also included the Buna and Gona conflicts.

The battle of Sanananda took place from 1942-1943, when Australian and American soldiers journeyed to Papua New Guinea to fight the Japanese. Many soldiers lost their lives, and we remember 2,100 allied casualties and an additional 1,500 Japanese soldiers.

Lisa says Australians are aware of Kokoda’s significance, but less is known of the Battle of the Beachheads, despite being the largest and longest battle fought in Papua. With 27,000 Australian and American soldiers fighting across Buna, Gona 10

RSL Art Union has named the overarching body corporate Beachheads and has committed to naming the next Golden Treasures – the largest prize home packages offered each year – as a tribute to the soldiers who fought in the Beachhead battles.

“We always endeavour to reflect our cause in the name, recognising veterans past and present who have made a difference – and in this case, have not had their story told as widely.

“With the help of our membership base, we agreed Sanananda was a great place to start in paying tribute to a lesser-known battle with an amazing story to tell.”

Sanananda Shores, the largest-ever prize offered in RSL Art Union history, boasts a property portfolio including a penthouse, two townhouses and two apartments. The lucky winner will receive the keys just in time for Christmas, with the winner drawn on 24 December, 2019.

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DRAW 369 WINNER

“YOU’RE KIDDING ME?! ARE YOU SURE? I’LL HAVE TO TELL MY HUSBAND!” Janette Adams* from Chirn Park, Queensland received the $4.1 million phone call from General Manager, Tracey Bishop that has turned her recent luck completely around.

As a long-time supporter of RSL Art Union, Janette expressed that the reason for her commitment of over 12 years was mainly the cause, with the possibility of a win. “I support to help the veterans, and of course, to maybe one day win a prize.”

Janette received the news that after her many years of support, she was now the lucky winner of a $4.1 million beach house in Palm Beach, Queensland. Her ticket no. 666,791 was drawn as the first prize winner at 10am (AEST) on October 9.

After the initial shock of the news subsided, her husband joined the call and exclaimed “are you sure this is not a joke, because we have been through some really rough times lately.”

After many years of hardship, the deserving couple are over the moon with this life-changing win. “This is just an absolute blessing” said Janette.

Congratulations to all the winners of Draw 369. *Name changed for privacy reasons.

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RSL Art Union Draw No. 371 (also known as Draw 371L) is conducted by Returned & Services League of Australia (Queensland Branch) ABN 79 902 601 713 of ANZAC House, 283 St Pauls Terrace, Fortitude Valley QLD 4006 under QLD licence No. 29819, ACT Permit No. R19/00356.2, VIC Permit No. 10503/19, NSW Permit No. GOCAU/2197, SA Permit No. M13735. Close date: 8pm (AEST) 17/12/19. Draw Date: Public draw 10am (AEST) 24/12/19 at ANZAC House, 283 St Pauls Terrace, Fortitude Valley QLD 4006. Promoter: Vic Reading, Locked Bag 4032, Fortitude Valley QLD 4006. Proceeds are for the purpose of veteran welfare and support in Australia. 1st prize $6,400,613. The total number of tickets available is 2,760,000 which may include a maximum of 579,600 bonus tickets. Entrants must be 18 years or over. Winners notified by registered mail. Results published in The Courier Mail and The Australian on 27/12/19. Cheque, money order and credit card payments must be received by 17/12/19 to be entered into Draw 371. If an order is received after this date or if the draw is sold out, the order will be automatically entered into the next draw, Draw 372. Some items shown in pictures are for display purposes only.

Floor plans are for illustration purposes only. Any rental estimates provided are for informational purposes only. Selling costs and market variations apply when selling gold bullion. Travel is in the form of a voucher, is not redeemable for cash and must be booked directly with our selected supplier, subject to their T&Cs. Information correct at time of printing. Terms and conditions apply. For up to date details and full T&Cs please refer to www.rslartunion.com.au.