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Rick Hart - Proudly Supporting Your Local RSL Registered by AUSTRALIA POST NO. PP607128/00001 THE August 2008 VOL. 31 No.4 The official journal of The ReTuRNed & ServiceS LeAgue Of AustraliA POSTAGE PAID SURFACE ListeningListening Branch incorporated • PO Box 3023 Adelaide Tce, Perth 6832 • established 1920 PostPostAUSTRALIA MAIL The State of RSL WA The President’s Annual Report to State Congress (Full Report inside) The State President, Mr Bill Gaynor, said today that he was “pleased with the way the 92nd Annual Congress proceeded with all delegates participating in a full discussion on all topics, including Veterans pensions and entitlements, resulting in delegates happy with the outcomes. Again the Congress Dinner proved to be a success as was the service at the War Memorial in Kings Park.” Mr Gaynor also noted that “the Annual Congress is an essential item on the RSL WA calendar as it allows representatives from all parts of such a geographically large state to come together and discuss common issues so our opinions can be heard.” Denis Connelly 2007-2008 RSL Annual Report Page 13-15 Korea: The Forgotten War Page 19 Subiaco RSL Celebrates 90th year Page 21 Rick Hart - Proudly supporting your local RSL Belmont 9373 4400 COUNTRY STORES BunBury SuperStore 9722 6200 AlBAny - kitcHen & LaunDrY onLY 9842 1855 CIty meGAStore 9227 4100 Broome 9192 3399 ClAremont 9284 3699 BunBury SuperStore 9722 6200 JoondAlup SuperStore 9301 4833 kAtAnnInG 9821 1577 mAndurAh SuperStore 9586 4700 Country CAllerS FreeCAll 1800 654 599 mIdlAnd SuperStore 9267 9700 o’Connor SuperStore 9337 7822 oSBorne pArk SuperStore 9445 5000 VIC pArk - Park Discount suPerstore 9470 4949 RSL Members receive special pricing. “We won’t be beaten on price. 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Prices not valid with any other offer. Above prices include GST but exclude govt statutory charges. 08050873 The ListeNiNg Post August 2008 3 THE August 2008 VOL. 31 No.4 Publishing of Listening Post "The Listening Post" is published 6 times a year with printing 10,000 Listening Post copies to members, subscribers and united & Kindred associations. Publishers STATE EXECUTIVE Deadline for next edition: 20th September, 2008. The Returned & Services League WA Branch Incorporated 2005-2008 for contributions to next edition ANZAC House State PResidenT If possible, submissions should be typed and double-spaced. Preferred 28 St Georges Tce PERTH WA 6000 Mr William Gaynor OAM RFD method of receiving submissions is via email. Photographs can be black and white or colour. This is your journal and contributions are welcome. Telephone: (08) 9287 3716 State Vice PResidenT Address to: PO Box 3023, Perth Adelaide Tce, Mr Graeme Sherriff WA 6832 The Managing editor, The Listening Post State treasuReR Email: [email protected] Facsimile: (08) 9287 3732 RSL, PO Box 3023 Perth Adelaide Terrace, WA 6832 Mr Paul Rengel Website: www.rslwahq.org.au WA Country Callers: 1800 259 799 Email: [email protected] Committee Secretaries and Contributors are reminded that "cut off" dates for inclusion Mr Peter Blenkinsopp in The Listening Post are to be strictly adhered to, as articles are being refused Contact DIRECToRy Mr Laurie Fraser MBE OAM for publication due to being late arrivals, or lack of room. Mrs Olga Greig OAM Opinions expressed by contributors in articles and reproduced articles are the Departments at AnZAC House Mr Richard Carter individual opinions of such contributors or the authors of such reproduced Membership: Kathy Clark 8.00am-3.30pm Mon-Thurs Mr Ian Mulholland articles and are not necessarily those of the RSL. 9287 3705 Mr Ken Parish Reproduction of articles (or extracts) contained in The Listening Post are Welfare: Margot Harness 9.00am-3.30pm Mon-Thurs Mr Arthur Rae welcomed, provided the source is acknowledged. The Editor reserves the right to 9287 3707 0412 009 191 Mr Mike Tonks accept, reject, sub-edit and re-arrange material submitted for publication. Senior Advocate: Jim Boland 8.00am-4.00pm Mon-Fri Mr Ray Ward 9287 3708 Mrs Donna Prytulak Restaurant/Bar: Nigel Von Bergheim Mr Dilwyn "Digger" Cleak OAM 9287 3714 trusteeS Presidents/Secretaries, Finance Service officer: Judy Dos Santos 9.00am-3.00pm Mon-Wed 9287 3703 Mr Don Blair RFD ED Mr John Cox OAM JP With the advent of Mr Wayne Tarr RFD ED Editorial Information Mr Duncan Warren AM RFD VIETNAM VETERANS’ DAY executive editor: Nola Keen Asst editor: Denis Connelly (08) 9287 3716 Mr Kevin Trent on the Admin/Asst: Caitlin Harnwell Advertising: RSL Advertising (08) 9381 7999 th ActinG Secretary 18 AUGUST Graphic Design: Type Express Printer: Rural Press Mr Gary Sutherland OAM It would be appreciated if you could forward some assistanT state Secretary photographs of your activities along with a short article After numerous enquiries, we have decided to publish Mollie Holst’s address. administration on how your sub-branch/group remembered “VVD” for Her article appeared on page 23 of the June Edition of The Listening Post. Mr Denis Connelly publication in our next edition of the Listening post Mollie Holst, Tors vei 41A, n- 3040 Drammen, norway. assistanT state Secretary As a result of a member complaining that we don’t publish many activities of projects Hoping you can assist. country Sub-Branches, it is very difficult when the Sub-Branches don’t forward Mr Gary Sutherland OAM articles and photo’s to the Listening Post. We need your input! However, some Denis Connelly Sub-Branches (6) did forward articles and photos for publication. exeCutive AssistanT Assistant Editor Listening Post/Assistant State Secretary Denis Connelly, Assistant editor Nola Keen 4 The ListeNiNg Post August 2008 together to form an organisation be too difficult to sell. If you would to safeguard promised repatriation like additional books, please do not rights and secure the welfare needs hesitate to contact Kathy at ANZAC From the of their fellow veterans. From that House. We do, however make one small beginning emerged the largest request: Please return all books, volunteer organisation in the country. money and unsold tickets to ANZAC President’s Pen This position is still held today as House by the requested due date. the next generation of veterans work We are subject to government Audit towards the same ideals as were set in and failure to comply with their 10 – 12 and would be independent. have a connection with a Veteran of With the 2008 Annual Congress place at its foundation. In Western requirements could jeopardise future It would be in place by August 2008 the Vietnam War. behind us I am delighted to Australia, and indeed the whole of charitable fundraising activities. and cover all veterans. The Council, acknowledge the feedback we Australia, the development of the whose operations would be subject have received from delegates and Sponsorship RSL parallels the history of the State. Membership Renewals observers who have indicated it to annual review would probably address 2 or 3 issues a year and would RSL members and the wider veteran Through its sub branch network 2009 as one of the best conducted – a network that had a presence in be independent of the Minister. It community enjoy wonderful support Due to production and distribution Congress in recent years. almost every town, city and village in was not expected that the Council from the our corporate sponsors and problems associated with the proposed the State – the Minute Books of sub would be a lobby group. the business world. This support three year membership card State From the quality of the various branches reflect the social, cultural and is evident at sub branch level as Executive has reviewed the whole speakers, the topics debated, the The Minister also indicated he economic development of the regions. well as State and National levels. matter of membership cards and their Annual Congress Dinner and of course would be conducting a review of Contained in these books is not only the organisational aspects of logistics We are keen to maintain that level all Consultative and Advisory the history of the RSL but the history distribution.
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