City's 'penny pinching' threat to Anzac march

THE Gosnells RSL sub-branch says the Anzac Day march will not go ahead unless the City of Gosnells provides more assistance for the occasion.
Gosnells RSL president Alan Stubbs said the City had changed the way it supported the occasion, making it also tough for the march or perhaps a breakfast to happen.
He said in the past, the City had funded and organised a PA system and sausage sizzle.
"Now they want the RSL to organise the sausage sizzle and the sound method," he said.
Mr Stubbs said the $2000 the City was providing was not sufficient to cover expenses. He stated the sausage sizzle would price about $1300 and about it was $1500 to hire a PA system.
"The City's preoccupation with penny pinching is really a smack within the face for all those from the City who have given their lives in the service of our country; the veterans beats pro, their families and also the entire community," he stated.
Mr Stubbs stated in addition towards the funding shortfall dr dre headphones, the RSL had been asked to spend a $140 fee and $1000 deposit for the march to go ahead.
Gosnells chief executive Ian Cowie stated the City was providing increased funding for this year's event.
"The City's direct financial contribution towards the event this year has elevated by more than 15 per cent," he said.
In addition to $2000 to cover the PA system and food beats by dre studio, the City would provide toilet facilities, a flagpole monster beats, preparation from the grounds, power provide and printing from the dawn service plan.
Mr Cowie stated the PA system price the City $385 and breakfast $1300 last year.
He said the City charged charges for the use of public roads to cover the cost of placing barriers on roads and performing a clean-up.
"Under the Local Government Act 1995 monster headphones, a nearby government can only waive or write off a debt which is owed," Mr Cowie said.

"The charges will be written off by the City. However, for legislative compliance, an invoice was required to be sent towards the RSL."
At this stage, a service is expected to go ahead, but no march and no breakfast.