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OFFICIAL JOURNAL CONTENTS ST TH 1 /19 BATTALION From the President… ..…..…………………….………….………………2 THE ROYAL NEW Coming Events, Association Patrons & Office Bearers.…..……….…3

Vales….………….……………………………….………………..…….4-7

SOUTH WALES Sick Report & Congratulations..……………………………………..…8 Donations & New Members & ee Around the Traps……………….…9 REGIMENT Seen Around The Traps ……………………………………...... 10 Remembrance Day 2012………..……………………………….…11-12

ASSOCIATION & AGM Weekend - Meet & Greet - Orange ……………………………13 AGM Weekend - Wreath Laying Romani Barracks………..…………4 2ND/19TH BATTALION AGM Weekend - Reunion Dinner…………………….………..….15-16 Minutes of the Annual General Meeting 27 OCT 12...... 17-27 BALLINA Motel-Caravan Park Accommodation–AGM 1-3 NOV 2013…....27 A.I.F. ASSOCIATION. Reserve Forces Day 2013 Launch ……………………………………28 Association of First Infantry Battalion’s Luncheon…………..…....…29 MEMBERS OF THE Kokoda Commemoration - Concord NSW…………………….……..29 Book Review - John Donovan…………………………………………30 AUSTRALIAN Nor All Thy Tears - Herb McNamara….….…………………………….31 Down Memory Lane……………………...……………………………..32 DEFENCE FORCES COPYRIGHT © Material in FRONTLINE is protected under the Commonwealth Copyright Act 1968. No material may be reproduced in part or in whole without written consent from the RESERVES copyright holders.

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Association stalwart Jimmy Forbes has had a spell of hospitalisation and is now recuperating at home. Both Jim and Margaret are in our thoughts and prayers. 17 October brought the sad news of the sudden death of LT John Ashton (Jack) Varley MC in Nambour Hospital. Jack, former Platoon Commander 17 Platoon, D Company, 2/19 Battalion AIF was awarded the Military Cross for his leadership in the Battalion’s engagement with the Japanese at Bakri and Parit Sulong. Jack returned to Malaysia in 2007 for the dedication of the Parit Sulong Memorial. Jack was farewelled by a large contingent of family and friends on 24 October. Sadly, Jack’s widow, Meryl, followed him ten days later. A story that we see all too often! The ties built up over a very long lifetime are not easily sundered. Our sympathies have been conveyed to the family. The weekend of 25 – 27 October saw an extremely successful Annual Weekend in Orange. A full report with copious quantities of Bob’s photos will appear elsewhere in this issue. Eighty-two members and guests sat down to dinner on the Saturday evening and I was pleased to have as our guests Peter Single, President of Orange Ex- Services Club and his wife Kerry; Brian Merchant, President of Orange Ex-Services Club RSL Sub-branch and his wife Helen; LTCOL Terry Betts, CO, 1/19 RNSWR; WO1 John Butler, A/RSM, 1/19 RNSWR, Bill and Nancy Meehan and their son, Luke and WO1 Warren Barnes, Regimental Warrant Officer RNSWR and Assistant Curator, Infantry Centre Museum. Sadly, indifferent health prevented Association Patron, LTCOL Terry Irwin, MBE, OAM, ED and his wife Beryl from participating in the weekend activities. A number of us were fortunate to visit Terry and Beryl while in Orange and their best wishes to all attending were conveyed to the membership. The weekend kicked off with the Meet & Greet on Friday evening, continued with the Commemorative Wreath Laying at Romani Barracks on Saturday morning followed by morning tea provided by 1/19 RNSWR, a presentation on Mesopotamia during World War 1 by Peter McGuinness on Saturday afternoon, a failed exercise in democracy at the AGM later on Saturday afternoon and the Annual Dinner on Saturday evening. Two significant events occurred during the Dinner. I was privileged, in my capacity as Chairman of the Peryman Trust, to present the Peryman Awards for 2012 to the selected Private Soldier/Junior NCO and the selected Senior NCO/Warrant Officer. Both these fine young soldiers, CPL John Pankhurst and SGT Ian Mason, were present – with SGT Mason’s wife Jocelyn - as guests of the Association to receive their Awards. The Award in 2012 was a signed copy of the new novel by Association member, noted author and former serving officer in 1/19 RNSWR, Peter Watt. Peter’s current work, Beyond the Horizon, is set, in part, during World War 1 on the Western Front and is an excellent read. The other event was the presentation to the Association by Bill Meehan, on behalf of the Hon Danna Vale, former Minister for Veterans’ Affairs, of a magnificent Illuminated Address, delivered by the Bishop of Amiens to Australian troops in Amiens Cathedral in November 1914. The Association accepted this item of Australian military history with grateful thanks and placed it in the custody of WO1 Warren Barnes, Assistant Curator of the Infantry Museum at Singleton with the proviso that it be displayed in the 1/19 RNSWR “cabinet” when the refurbishment and relocation of the Museum is completed. Another “significant” occurrence on the Saturday evening was the spectacular support for the raffle. A number of magnificent prizes were donated by Alan & Peggy Drinkwater, Bryan & Arleen Schafer, Joy Newton, Dianne Elliott and Bob Pink excelled himself in producing bottles of Commemorative Port. John Burns ensured that he obtained a significant share of the prizes by investing $100 in tickets. Sadly, the best that the “king” table could manage was a bottle of port won by LTCOL Peter Morrissey. The raffle raised the sum of $687.00 for Association funds and our thanks to David Ring and Mick Pass for their efforts in organising the raffle and all those who donated prizes to assist in its success. I must also make mention of the efforts of Ray and Gay Warden in handling merchandise sales over the weekend. Gay, in particular, works tirelessly on our merchandise sales year round and we are indebted to them both for their efforts. Next year’s AGM will be held in Ballina on the weekend 1-3 November. Preliminary details will be published shortly and I hope that all of you will make the journey. We are assured of a warm welcome in Ballina and it will be our first venture into the north-east of NSW. Neither Bob nor I were able to attend the Remembrance Day service at the Sydney Cenotaph this year. I was out of Sydney and Bob was engaged at Ashfield RSL. Joe Coombs represented 2/19th Battalion AIF at the Lidcombe RSL Sub-Branch service at Lidcombe. On 13 November I was advised by his grandson of the passing of Richard “Lloyd” Cahill, MBE, former Regimental Medical Officer of 2/19 Battalion AIF. It is acknowledged that 2/19th Battalion has the highest casualty count of any unit in the Australian Army – either before the Second World War or since. It is also acknowledged that without the efforts of Lloyd Cahill that count would be substantially greater. Lloyd was farewelled at St Mary’s church in North Sydney on 22 November. Bob Pink and I, together with Joe Coombs, David Ring, Sandy Howard and Bob Binns represented the Association. Also among the very large assembly of mourners were Dorothy Howard, sister of the

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erstwhile Patron of 2/19 Battalion Association, the late Jim Howard and Dr Rowley Richards MBE erstwhile President of the Eighth Australian Division AIF Association. Rowley, who had worked with Lloyd on the Thai- Burma railway, told me that, with Lloyd’s passing there were now only two Medical Officers from that theatre still alive. November 20 saw the passing of Dr Jim Purchas, OAM in Canberra. Jim was, for many years the personal physician of LTCOL Charles Anderson VC, MC, former Commanding Officer of 2/19 Battalion AIF and a great confidant of Anderson in the years prior to Anderson’s death. He was farewelled at Good Shepherd Anglican Church on 27 November.

Roger Perry

DAY DATE TIME EVENT LOCATION Remarks Refreshments after Service at the FALL OF SINGAPORE Combined Services RSL FRI 15 FEB 2013 1045 SYDNEY CENOTAPH 5-7 Barrack St SYDNEY COMMMEMORATION Decorations & Medals FORM UP outside NSW Leagues Club Elizabeth St near Martin Place. REUNION VENUE: THU 25 APR 2013 0930 ANZAC DAY SYDNEY To Be Confirmed SEE ENCLOSURE WITH THIS NEWSLETTER Decorations & Medals Details from RNSWR Regimental Secretary ROYAL NEW SOUTH WALES REGIMENT ROYAL AUTOMOBILE CLUB LTCOL Don SHEARMAN SAT 22 JUNE 2013 1800 OF AUSTRALIA Phone: 03 8481 7059 (B) OFFICERS’ DINNER Macquarie St SYDNEY Fax: 03 8481 7054 (B) Mobile: 0428 657 806 [email protected] ROYAL NEW SOUTH WALES REGIMENT GARRISON CHURCH SUN 23 JUNE 2013 1000 Decorations & Medals ANNUAL CHURCH PARADE THE ROCKS – SYDNEY PLEASE NOTE Mess Dress / Coat & Tie SCHOOL OF INFANTRY NEW DATE ROYAL NEW SOUTH WALES REGIMENT Miniature medals SAT 1800 SERGEANTS’ MESS NOW Overnight accommodation & WO’s/SNCO’s DINNER SINGLETON 29 JUNE 2013 breakfast available Assemble REUNION VENUE: Hyde Park South for NSW Leagues Club Phillip St SAT 0930 07 JULY 2013 RESERVE FORCES DAY MARCH march down Macquarie – near Martin Place. Hunter - & Phillip Streets Decorations & Medals Refreshments after Service at the Combined Services RSL THU 15 AUG 2013 1045 VICTORY OVER JAPAN DAY SYDNEY CENOTAPH 5-7 Barrack St SYDNEY Decorations & Medals AGM WEEKEND – BALLINA NSW BALLINA RSL FRI 1 NOV 2013 1800 MEET & GREET FUNCTION SEE PAGE 27 OF THIS SAT 2 NOV 2013 TBA COMMEMORATIVE WREATH LAYING (TBA) CLUB NEWSLETTER FOR SAT 2 NOV 2013 TBA ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING River Street DETALS OF SAT 2 NOV 2013 ACCOMMODATION AT TBA AGM REUNION DINNER BALLINA NSW SUN 3 NOV 2013 Return Travel Home BALLINA Refreshments after Service at the Combined Services RSL MON 11 NOV 2013 1045 REMEMBRANCE DAY SYDNEY CENOTAPH 5-7 Barrack St SYDNEY Decorations & Medals ASSOCIATION PATRONS & OFFICE BEARERS PATRON & LIFE MEMBER Lieutenant Colonel T.C. (Terry) IRWIN, MBE, OAM, ED, ARMIT, MIR, JP PATRON Colonel B.E. (Brian) MARTYN, RFD HONORARY CHAPLAIN Lieutenant Colonel Reverend Chaplain Canon C.G. (Colin) AIKEN, OAM, RFD, ChStJ CHANCELLOR Philip GERBER, LL.M., M.Crim.

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NX60090 Lieutenant John Ashton (“Jack”) VARLEY, M.C. 17 Platoon, D Company, 2/19 Australian Infantry Battalion A.I.F.

It was with deep sadness that Jack’s daughter Patricia advised of his passing at Nambour on Wednesday 17 October 2012. Late of Nambour QLD Jack was born at Inverell NSW on 23 August 1920 and enlisted in 2/19 Australian Infantry Battalion AIF at Paddington NSW on 29 July 1940. Prior to enlistment in the 2nd AIF he had served with the Militia in 12/24 Light Horse Regiment.

After initial training Jack was selected to attend the Officer Training Unit from 30 September 1940 to 24 January 1941 following which he was commissioned and rejoined the 2/19 Australian Infantry Battalion as a Lieutenant and was appointed the Platoon Commander of 17 Platoon, D Company. His Platoon Sergeant was the formidable and affable Sergeant Bert Donaldson.

Following the Battalion’s embarkation for active service aboard HMT Queen Mary on 2 February 1941 the unit arrived in Singapore on 18 February 1941 and commenced intensive jungle warfare training in Malaya. In the Battalion’s first action against the Japanese, Jack’s 17 Platoon encountered enemy patrols at 1100 hours on 14 January 1941 west of Endau township and they later took part in the savage fighting at the Battle of Muar and Parit Sulong.

For his leadership in these actions Jack was awarded the Miitary Cross and his Citation reads

CITATION FOR THE AWARD OF THE MILITARY CROSS TO NX60090 Lieutenant John Ashton VARLEY 17 Platoon, D Company, 2/19 Australian Infantry Battalion A.I.F.

During the engagements at Bakri and Parit Sulong, Lieutenant Varley commanded a Platoon of “D” Company. His platoon was with A and B Echelon Transport when it was overwhelmed and with great determination succeeded in extricating his portion of the force and rejoining the Battalion.

In the subsequent engagement at Parit Sulong he exhibited conspicuous gallantry in the leadership of his platoon under constant and heavy fire, showing complete disregard for his personal safety.

Following the Capitulation of Singapore on 15 February 1942 the Battalion passed into captivity as prisoners of war of the Japanese. Following their incarceration in Changi, Jack was part of “A” Force which was formed in May 1942 prior to being sent to slave on the Burma-Thailand Railway and ‘The Grim Glory’ records:

This work force of 3,000 Australians, under Brigadier Arthur Varley of 22 Brigade (formerly CO of 2/18 Battalion) was organised on a three battalion basis with a HQ staff and small medical and engineer groups. Of our own 2/19 Battalion members Lieutenant Colonel Charles Anderson was on the HQ staff as 2I/C to Brigadier Varley. With him he had Captain Joe Pickup, Lieutenant John Varley and three ORs. No 1 Battalion, commanded by Lieutenant Colonel George Ramsay (ex 2/30 Battalion) had 4 Companies one of which B Company, comprised the whole of the remaining 2/19 Battalion members on “A” Force.

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The Company OC was Captain Bill Cousens, with Lieutenant Bert Phillips as 2I/C and the four Platoon Commanders were Lieutenants Cyril Badger, ErIe Eagleston, Ray Redfern and Arthur Floyd, each with 33 members. The RSM of No 1 Battalion was WO1 (Hiphi) Middleton.

So the 2/19 Battalion complement on "A" Force was 144 members.Val Mack of the concert party put on a special farewell concert on the 11th May and it seemed that he had some premonitions of events to come for he mentioned that we may not see some of our friends in the uncertain future and for all to join in singing "Auld Lang Syne". It seemed that all Changi was there to stand and sing and in voices filled with a lot of emotion wondered what the future held for us.

On the 15th May 1942 the Force moved from Changi to Singapore Harbour wharves, and whilst assembled there awaiting embarkation several incidents occurred which indicated the treatment to be expected in the future.

Major Ted Fisher, AAMC, whose only crime was that he was smoking a pipe, was bashed by a guard. An Australian and a native caught stealing a tin of onions from a nearby godown, were both beaten up. The native was killed and the Australian was taken back to Changi Hospital.

During the late afternoon the 2/19 Battalion members were finally embarked on one of the two small dirty vessels tied up to the wharves, the Celebes Maru and herded below decks after a full search by the Japanese, and all matches and cigarettes and tobacco confiscated.

They were pushed into the lower holds and found that each had a sleeping space about 16" wide and on top of a load of 44 gallon drums of petrol. The HQ staff, including Colonel Charles, embarked with other prisoners on the second vessel, the Toyohashi Maru and this was the start of the gradual splitting up of a number of our 2/19 Battalion members at the Burma end of the Thai-Burma Railway.

We did not at this stage know anything about the Railway and no inkling of what the future held for us.

At War’s end Jack was repatriated to Australia where he learned of the sad news that his father Brigadier Varley had been killed by the Japanese following the sinking of the Jap freighter which had been transporting him and many other prisoners of war bound for Japan and that his younger brother Lieutenant Robert Ashton Varley had been killed in action in New Guinea on 2 April 1945 whilst serving with the 2/3 Australian Infantry Battalion AIF.

Jack was discharged from the Army on 31 January 1946 and returned to farming, later moving to Nambour in QLD on retirement. He attended the Inaugural Meeting of the 2/19 Australian Infantry Battalion Association held at the Cootamundra Town Hall on 5 December 1945.

Jack was one of 7 veterans of the Malaya campaign in World War II and 2 War Widows who were honoured on 4 September 2007 at the unveiling of a new Australian memorial at Parit Sulong, Johore, Malaysia. Jack’s daughter Patricia proudly accompanied him on this visit.

The memorial was unveiled by the Australian High Commissioner to Malaysia, Her Excellency Penny Williams, and is dedicated to those who fought, died and risked their lives at Muar, Bakri and Parit Sulong in January 1942.

Sadly Jack’s wife Meryl passed away ten days later after Jack’s passing.

Jack and Meryl are survived by his cherished daughters Patricia, Anne, Dianne, Robyn and sons Arthur and John and their families.

Jack was farewelled at the Gregson & Weight Chapel Nambour QLD on Wednesday 24 October 2012.

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X35149 Captain Dr Richard Lloyd CAHILL, MBE, Regimental Medical Officer 2/19 Australian Infantry Battalion AIF and Medical Officer F Force

Our thanks to Lloyd’s grandson Nick Wiesener and to Association member Lieutenant Colonel Peter Winstanley, OAM for the following tribute to Lloyd from Peter’s website www.pows-of-japan.net which also has a video interview with Lloyd.

Beloved husband of Elizabeth (deceased). Dearly loved father and father- in-law of Virginia and Jim; Jane and Scott; Lloyd and Shelley; Lisa and Marc. Adored grandfather of Anna, Mark, Lucy and Sam; Nick and Prue; Phoebe and Henri. Eldest brother of John (deceased), Paul, Kevin, Lloyd was farewelled at St. Marys Church, North Sydney, on 22nd November 2012.

Late of Pymble NSW, Lloyd Cahill was born in Sydney in on 1914 and passed away in his sleep on 13 November 2012, aged 98. He was one of the few last remaining decorated POWs of the Japanese. He grew up in Rushcutters Bay. He studied for his medical degree at Sydney University and graduated in 1938.

Lloyd enlisted in the AIF on 5 June 1940 and was appointed Medical Officer in the 2/19 Battalion AIF. His unit was sent to Malaya in February 1941.

The unit went straight to the Malayan mainland when it arrived in Singapore on 18 February 1941. Initially, it went to the west coast (Port Dickson/Malacca etc), then to the east coast (Mersing/Jemaluang) and on the 16th of January 1942 back to the west coast to Muar/Bakri/Parit Sulong. 2/19 Battalion was almost decimated in the Japanese advance.

Two of Lloyd’s fellow medical officers Captains John Taylor (2/30 Bn) and Victor Brand (2/29 Bn) were awarded the Military Cross. It is probably the case that more could, or should have, have been recognised in this manner. At one stage Lloyd was thought to have been killed. However, he had been bringing six of his wounded to the Field Ambulance. It had taken them the best part of a week to get there. They had started from the battle area by truck, but, were stopped with their evacuation route being blocked (the Japanese having bypassed the unit’s defensive position).

They had to complete the evacuation by foot. Following capitulation and becoming a POW, Lloyd spent some time on a Shell Company Island. This was fortunate, as there was a small hospital on the island and Lloyd took a lot of instruments and drugs, which he subsequently carried up to northern Thailand.

In April 1943, Lloyd was one of the 10 medical officers (and one dentist) who were sent from Singapore to Thailand as members of “F” Force. “F” Force was a force of 7,000 POWs, 3,400 British and 3,600 Australians who were sent to Thailand. The force was moved to Thailand in about 10 train loads, 30 men crammed into the steel rail trucks which measured about 18 feet by 7 feet.

The journey took 4 nights, 5 days with spasmodic meal and toilet stops. On arrival at Banpong (the disembarkation point in Thailand) “F” Force was then force-marched 300 kilometres over 18 nights to northern Thailand where they were put to work building the railway and an adjacent service road. On the march north Lloyd passed through “Weary” Dunlop’s camp. This was at Hintok Mountain Camp which is about 150 kilometres from Banpong.

Lloyd was mainly located at Shimo (South) Songkurai and at Songkurai.. In this area he had contact with Majors Bruce Hunt and Bon Rogers, Captains John Taylor, Colin Juttner, Frank Cahill (no relation, from Victoria) Peter Hendry, Victor Brand and Roy Mills. He also had contact with Ken Marshall and Gordon Nichol, who he regarded highly as medical orderlies.

“F” Force had many deaths. The British death rate was 59% and the Australian death rate was 29%. Shortly after arrival at Shimo Songkurai the first outbreak of cholera occurred. At this stage they had to

6 2 create an isolation area known as “Cholera Hill”. This is depicted on page 121 of George Aspinal’s book “Changi Photographer”. At this camp there was need for innovation to keep the dysentery and cholera patients alive. They were infused with saline solution.

The situation was desperate, and river water was mixed with rock salt, which was stolen from the Japanese cookhouse. In this camp there was a British medical officer by the name of Wilson. He was a pathologist who had a microscope with him and was able to do crude matching of blood.

Wilson was later Professor of Tropical Medicine at Liverpool University. Also in this camp was an Infantry Lieutenant who was a chemist. He was also able to assist and, of necessity, developed skill as an anaesthetist.

Shimo Songkurai was later closed, with the 2,000 desperately ill being moved into Burma at a spot named Tambaya (This camp was opened by Major Bruce Hunt, who was assisted by Capt Frank Cahill). Then Lloyd moved to Songkurai, where he re-established contact with Captain Peter Hendry, the first Australian Medical Officer in that camp.

On completion of the railway, Lloyd moved to the southern end of the railway, then on to Bangkok, where he remained for several weeks before moving to Singapore in an old tramp ship. Post War Lloyd, who came from a family where three brothers were doctors, settled into civilian life.

Following his experiences on the Railway he was keen to specialise in eyes. Following a period at St Vincent’s Hospital, he went to England for a little more than three years. He returned to St Vincent’s Hospital as an ophthalmologist. He retired from the hospital in 1979 and then continued in private practice for approximately ten years.

Lloyd lived in Pymble in the house which has been the family home for over 60 years. Co-incidentally, finance for the house was obtained by Lloyd through his fellow “F “ Force officer Fred Stahl, who was the State manager for New South Wales of the AMP Society.

Dr Jim PURCHAS, O.A.M., M.B., B.S.,(Syd), D.A., D.C.H., D.OBST., R.C.O.G.

Jim’s passing at Canberra ACT on 20 November 2012, aged 82 years, was noted in the Sydney Morning Herald 24 November 2012..

Jim was for many years the personal physician to Lieutenant Colonel Charles Anderson VC MC, the revered Commanding Officer of 2/19 Battalion AIF and prior to his passing enjoyed a very close friendship with him.

Loving husband of Jan (dec) and Jenny (dec). Loved father of Ian, Susan (dec), David and Andrew. Father-in-law of Jane Flemming, Winnie Grewal and Clayton Noble. Proud grandfather of Keira, Simon, Jackson, Jimmy and Sammy. Missed by Alex, Ross and David Barratt and all his extended family.

Jim was farewelled at the Good Shepherd Anglican Church, Curtin ACT on 27 November 2012

The following members have “Reported Sick” and our Best Wishes to you all for a speedy recovery u

Sid BROWN suffered 2 heart attacks (without knowing!) and is back home

Muriel COOMBS recovering from her new hip replacement

Bill DUMBRELL on the road to recovery after being laid low

Jim FORBES on the road to recovery and back home after a spell in Hospital

Barry REES commenced his initial course of Chemo mid month and holding a very positive attitude

Blue STEWART had a ticker problem which has been rectified

Our thoughts are with you all folks

TO MAJOR Bryan SCHAFER pictured with wife TO Maureen and Kevin JONES, OAM Arleen and grandsons Dean, Alexander and Luke who celebrated their 50th Wedding Anniversary who celebrated his 70th Birthday with a cruise on 1st December 2012. around Sydney Harbour on 18 NOV 12

It is a pleasure to once again acknowledge the generosity of the following members which is gratefully received. Our Thanks folks !

MR Fred CLARK SGT Joe CLARKE

Regrettably we advise that no applications for membership have been received since October and it is to be hoped that the situation will improve for the next newsletter.

Our thanks to Association member PTE Terry NIXON for the following photos of 1/19 RNSWR members taken during their recent deployment to East Timor

Greg HONAN CPL PRICE

Peter MEAD

PTE WILLIS – PTE Terry NIXON - CPL Brett TOLHURST CPL Craig SIMPSON

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A heavily disguised CPL Tony ANG (far right) at a cultural festival Les FORDHAM during his recent overseas trip at Kanchaburi War Cemetery

THE REGIMENTAL QUILT - THIS YEAR’s RAFFLE PRIZE Proudly displayed by Joy & Reg NEWTON (A Big Well Done to you both from all of us !)

Arlington Cemetery USA - from John ELLIOTT during his recent visit

LUNCH AT GRANVILLE RSL CLUB – NOVEMBER 2012 Down from Coomba Park NSW for a visit – Fred CLARK (2/19 Bn AIF) at far right pictured with Joe COOMBS (2/19 BN AIF) at far left and Fred’s son-in-law Vince and daughter Linda Les FORDHAM at The Great Wall 10

By Peter McGuinness, MBE, RFD, ED Some of the details of Private James Sullivan’s service, death and location of his grave, etc are Recently, as Roger would probably say, I committed recorded in Boldly and Faithfully, The Journal. A another sin of volunteering. This time to be the more detailed outline of his service follows: newly elected President of the Naval, Military and Air Force Club of Tasmania. A commitment that almost certainly saved the Club from extinction for 659 PRIVATE JAMES SULLIVAN at least another year and a commitment I needed After enlisting in Sydney on 10 February 1915 like another hole in my head. Private Sullivan departed for overseas service with My first formal duty was to preside over the B Company of 19th Australian Infantry Battalion on Armistice Commemoration Luncheon held in 25 June 1915. Along with the Battalion he landed conjunction with members of the prestigious at Gallipoli on 16 August 1915. After surviving the Tasmanian Club in Macquarie Street, Hobart on 9 Gallipoli Campaign the Battalion returned to Egypt November 2012. where it was involved in building field defences east of the Suez Canal. I had invited as Guest Speaker Mr Adrian Howard, President of the Friends of Soldiers Memorial On 18 March 1916 the Battalion embarked at Avenue which forms part of the Queens Domain in Alexandria, Egypt for service on the Western Front Hobart. This memorial avenue comprising 520 trees and Private Sullivan landed with the Battalion at were originally planted in 1918 and 1919 to Marseilles, France on 25 March 1916. Private commemorate soldiers, mainly from Hobart, who Sullivan was involved with the Battalion when it died during the Great War. By 2001, due to neglect took part in the fighting at Pozieres in France where and acts of vandalism, only 300 of the original trees he was wounded on 30 July 1916 and evacuated to remained and most of the attached plaques had England. After recovering from his wounds Private been removed possibly for souvenirs. Sullivan rejoined the Battalion on 22 November 1917. Formed in 2002 the Friends of Soldiers Walk Inc. had the aim of restoring the Avenue. It was later Later at Morlancourt on 15 May 1918 he was renamed Friends of Soldiers Memorial Avenue. Over wounded (gassed) for the second time. After the past 10 years the restoration of the Avenue, recovering from being gassed Private Sullivan including new trees and the placement of new and rejoined 19th Battalion on 20 July 1918 in time to more detailed memorial plaques, is coming to an take part in the Battle of Amiens. Sadly, he was KIA end with just 11 soldiers memorials of the original on the 11th August 1918 during the 5th Australian 520 waiting to be restored or commemorated. Infantry Brigade operations against the German Adrian’s talk was indeed very informative and defences in front of Framerville east of Villers- remarkable in that he did not speak from notes or a Bretonneux. prepared speech and his address was very detailed. Private Sullivan is buried in Heath Cemetery, However, during our luncheon conversation I Harbonnieres, France in Plot 4, Row F, Grave 10 revealed my connection with 1/19 RNSWR and that and commemorated on Panel 90, Commemorative I was the author of Boldly and Faithfully – The Area, AWM, Canberra, ACT. Journal. Adrian was intrigued and advised that on Private Sullivan is further commemorated on a Remembrance Day, the following Sunday, a plaque near a new tree, number 31, at the northern number of new plaques were to be unveiled. The end of the Soldiers Memorial Avenue, Queen’s unveiling is usually done, where possible, by a Domain, Hobart adjacent to the Soldiers Memorial descendant or family member of the soldier being Oval. commemorated. The work of continuing the restoration of the Among those plaques being unveiled was one for Soldiers Memorial Avenue is indeed a credit to 659 Private James Sullivan, who was born in Hobart Adrian Howard and the volunteers of Friends of and after moving to Sydney had enlisted in 19th Soldiers Memorial Avenue. Their dedication to this Battalion, AIF. Sadly, for Private Sullivan no direct important task is worthy of our gratitude, descendant or family member could be located. On admiration and adds much to those immortal words revealing this to me Adrian then invited me to – LEST WE FORGET. attend the unveiling and to unveil the plaque for Private Sullivan. What a privilege and honour – I For those who wish to learn more about this unique readily agreed to do so. memorial there is a very good website at – www.soldierswalk.org.au.

LTCOL Peter McGuiness in a moment for reflection after unveiling the A close up of the detail on the plaque for memorial plaque for Private James Sullivan 659 Private James Sullivan,

Our thanks to Association member Dan Johnston for his photographic assistance at the AGM Weekend which is much appreciate

MINUTES OF 1/19 RNSWR ASSOCIATION (PROUDLY INCORPORATING 2/19 BATTALION A.I.F. ASSOCIATION) 14th ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING I/XIX HELD AT ORANGE EX SERVICES CLUB Primus agat Primas –Fortiter et Fideliter ON SATURDAY 27th OCTOBER 2011 at 3:30 pm OPENING:

The Chairman, Mr Roger PERRY opened the meeting at 1332 h and noted the apologies.

ATTENDANCE & APOLOGIES:

It was MOVED by Bob WEIR and SECONDED by David RING that the apologies be accepted. CARRIED IN ATTENDANCE LTCOL CHAP REV Colin AIKEN, OAM, RFD, ChStJ LTCOL Peter MORRISSEY WO1 Warren BARNES (By Invitation) MRS Joy NEWTON LTCOL Terry BETTS MAJ Reg NEWTON SSGT Geoff BRADDON, OAM, JP PTE Tony OHLBACH PTE Tony BRAY MAJ Martin PALL SGT John BURNS PTE Alan PALMER MAJ Barry CHAPMAN ED MAJ John PARTRIDGE SGT Joe CLARKE MRS Margaret LONG (By Invitation) MAJ Harry COLE, JP SSGT Mike PASS WO2 Bob COLLIGAN WO2 Roger PERRY WO1 Kevin CONNELLY WO1 Bob PINK, OAM CPL Allan DRINKWATER PTE David RING MRS Peggy DRINWATER CPL Graham ROSS, JP CAPT Bill EDWARDS MR Bill SAVILLE WO2 John ELLIOTT MAJ Bryan SCHAFER, JP CPL Les FORDHAM MR Glen SCRIVEN CPL Peter HALL MAJ George THOMAS SGT Ken HARPER LCPL Graham TIPPETT SGT Sandy HOWARD SGT Brian TISDELL LT Peter HUGHES SGT Peter TRACEY SGT Felicity JESS SGT Rocky WALSHAW CPL Dan JOHNSTON PTE Ray WARDEN LT Corinna KELLY MRS Gay WARDEN (By Invitation) GNR Alby KOLBUCH MAJ Charlie WATSON, RFD SGT Malcolm LE COMTE MAJ Bob WEIR MAJ Bob LIDDEN, RFD CPL Phillip WILLMOTT LTCOL Peter McGUINNESS, MBE, RFD, ED WO1 Barry WILLOUGHBY PTE Ross McINTOSH

APOLOGIES SGT Rick AVERY, JP CPL Charles JENSEN LTCOL Gary BELTRAME, RFD, JP WO2 Kevin JONES, OAM MAJ Bob BINNS, RFD MR Mick KILDEY LCPL Geoff BLAIR PTE Robert LAVINGTON MAJ Allan BRABY MR Maurie LAYTON LTCOL John BRENNAN PTE Lizzie McFARLANE MR Allan BRIDEOAKE, J.P. MAJ Ken McKAY, RFD, ED MR Bruce BRIDEOAKE WO1 Kev MARSHALL MR Col BRIEN COL Brian MARTYN, RFD MR Fred CLARK WO2 Neil MELVILLE LCPL Brad COLLIS MR Bob MIDDLETON MR John CONNELL WO1 Roy MUNDINE, OAM MR Joe COOMBS PTE Terry NIXON, JP MAJ Brett COOPER PTE Larry NOLAN JP BRIG Paul COUCH, CSC, RFD SGT Bob O’CALLAGHAN WO1 Terry CURTIS PTE Roy RAE MRS Rita DEAN CPL Barry REES MAJOR Maree DERRICK SGT Peter REYNOLDS MRS Shirley DRUM SSGT John SAMIN PTE Bill DUMBRELL PTE Adrian SCHLIEPER SSGT George FISHER SSGT Roy SCHMIDTKE MRS Marj FLACK MRS Helen SHEEDY CPL Tom FLETCHER MR Laurie SHEEDY SSGT Bill FOGARTY LTCO Geoff STEVENTON, MBE, LTCOL John FOGARTY, RFD, JP, AFAIM SGT Bob WADE MR Jim FORBES CAPT Mike WALDRON, OAM SQNLDR Philip GERBER, LL.M , M.Crim. MR John WALSH PSM GCM MAJ Peter GODFREY PTE Robert WATSON PTE Paul GRUMLEY PTE Don WAYNE WO1 Trevor HAGAN, OAM SSGT Tuck WILSON, OAM WO2 Martin HANSON LTCO Peter WINSTANLEY MR Keith HARRIS WO2 Tex WINTER MAJ Tony HARVEY, RFD, JP WO1 Ken WRIGHT SGT Alan HAYWARD, BA, MA, SGT Rod YOUNG LTCOL Terry IRWIN, MBE,OAM,ED, ARMIT, MIR, JP CAPT Dennis ZALUNARDO, OAM, JP

FALLEN COMRADES RELATIVES & FRIENDS:

The Chairman asked all present to stand and observe a period of silence in solemn memory of Fallen Comrades, relatives and friends:

WO1 Michael O’DONOHOE 01 DEC 2011 RAEME ASSOCIATION 2/19 BN AIF & THE ROYAL NORFOLK 01 DEC 2011 190702 CAPT Clifford Roy HARRINGTON OBE REGIMENT Mother of George FISHER MRS Ethel Jane FISHER 16 DEC 2011 1/19 RNSWR NX2592 PTE Milton BUTTERWORTH 16 DEC 2011 2/1 BN AIF

2111544 WO1 Sidney Arthur NEEDHAM 19 DEC 2011 1/19 RNSWR 3 ANTI TANK REGT 2107833 LBDR Dennis George RING 28 DEC 2011 & Father of David RING 1/19 RNSWR NX59197 PTE George Harold DALDRY 30 DEC 2011 2/20 BN AIF Widow of NX35541 PTE George Robert 31 DEC 2011 MRS Hilda May MANN MANN 2/19 BN AIF NX32600 GNR Sydney Steel PEARCE JAN 2012 2/15 FD REGT 8 DIVISION AIF William Thomas NX35808 PTE BAIRD OAM 6 JAN 2012 2/19 BN AIF Read 216189 MAJ Mark COX 30 JAN 2012 BN 2IC 1/19 RNSWR AWAS Widow of the late NX57909 LT Bill NF454982 SGT Betty MINTO 4 FEB 2012 MINTO 2/19 BN AIF & sister of Graeme GILL 2103738 SGT Neville John GREENTREE 15 FEB 2012 1/19 RNSWR

217421 MAJ John STRASKYE OAM 15 FEB 2012 1/19 RNSWR Son of Mrs Leonie Warden & the late PTE MR Darrel Ewan WARDEN 17 MAR 2012 Cihicka Warden 2/19 Bn AIF and brother of Ray WARDEN 1/19 RNSWR REAR Former Surgeon General of the Australian Graeme Spencer SHIRTLEY AM RFD RAN 17 MAR 2012 ADM Defence Force MRS Prudence DE GROEN 19 MAR 2012 Widow of Geoff De Groen 2/19 BN AIF

MRS Margaret Helen JESS 31 MAR 2012 Mother of Felicity JESS 1/19 RNSWR Sister of the late WO2 OJ “ Spider” MRS Mavis Amelia WARD 12 APR 2012 LAYTON KIA 2/19 BN AIF NX57790 PTE William Vincent BARRON 19 APR 2012 2/19 BN AIF Graeme Alastair Husband of Margaret and Son of the late MR GILL 27 APR 2012 Campbell LT George GILL KIA 2/19 Bn AIF Wife of NX73308 Alf MANSFIELD 2/19 BN MRS Betty Irene MANSFIELD 24 MAY 2012 AIF CFN Justin Charles HILL 26 MAY 2012 RAEME 1/19 RNSWR

NX13390 PTE Denis NEWPORT 31 MAY 2012 19 AUSTRALIAN INFANTRY BN CRAWFORD NX123675 COLONEL Thomas Joseph 05 JUN 2012 First CO 19 RNSWR & Husband of Valerie LVO ISO MBE ED NX35127 LT Gordon Dalyell RICHARDSON OBE 11JUN 2012 2/18 BN AIF

NX73308 PTE Alfred Charles MANSFIELD 22 JUN 2012 219 BN AIF Widow of NX50551 CPL Richard Dalley 29 JUN 2012 MRS Jean Carrick STEWART STEWART 2/19 BN AIF Widow of NX59902 WO2 Raymond Charles MRS Ivy Kathleen MYORS 29 JUN 2012 MYORS A COY 2/19 Bn AIF

Husband of Ray DAVIS and sister of Geoff 03 JUL 2012 MRS Rita Margaret DAVIS BRADDON 1/19 RNSWR Widow of NX59902 WO2 Raymond Charles MRS Ivy Kathleen MYORS 29 JUN 2012 MYORS A COY 2/19 Bn AIF

VX40463 PTE David William BARRETT AFAIA 22 JUL 2012 2/9 Field Ambulance AIF

534539 LTCOL Kenneth James KIRKBY ED 22 JUL 2012 CO 1/19 RNSWR & 17 RNSWR Wife of NX33809 CPL Kenneth Arthur MRS Olga Mary Alison GRAY 24 JUL2012 GRAY 2/12 FD COY RAE AIF

2/19 BN AIF Husband of Mrs Audrey NX35198 PTE Harold John “Tony” TONACIA 30 JUL 2012 TONACIA brother in law of Len McAeer KIA 2/19 BN AIF NX206963 LTCOL Douglass Ingham ASPINALL AO RFD ED 01 AUG 2012 CO 17 RNSWR Husband to Paul and Daughter of Ron & Deidre STEWART .Granddaughter of 12 AUG 2012 MS Tracey Leanne EVELEIGH NX50551 CPL Richard Dalley STEWART 2/19 BN AIF & Jean STEWART NX77960 PTE John Peter ”Jack” SANDERSON 14 AUG 2012 2/19 BN AIF Widow of the late NX52472 PTE Ralph MRS Barbara BARDSLEY 19 AUG 2012 BARDSLEY 2/19 BN AIF 2185258 LCPL Steven CURRIE 14 SEP 2012 1/19 RNSWR Sister of NX29830 PTE Glen SCRIVEN MRS Audrey Hazel HOLMES 11 SEP 2012 2/19 BN AIF 2/19 BN AIF NX60090 LT John Ashton VARLEY MC 17 OCT 2012 Husband of Mrs Meryl VARLEY

MINUTES OF THE 13th ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING HELD AT TUMUT RSL CLUB ON SATURDAY 22nd OCTOBER 2011:

The Chairman advised that the Minutes of the previous AGM held on Saturday 22 OCT 2011 had been circulated to all members via the Association’s Frontline 4/2011 Newsletter of December 2011.

It was MOVED by Malcolm LE COMTE and SECONDED by Allan DRINKWATER that the Minutes of the Annual General Meeting held on 22 OCT 2011 be taken as read. CARRIED MATTERS ARISING:

There were no matters arising.

CORRESPONDENCE:

The Honorary Secretary tabled the Inwards and Outwards Correspondence since the last Annual General Meeting on 22 OCT 2011. A total of 412 Inwards and 1372 items of Outwards Correspondence had been dealt with since the last Annual General Meeting. These items include the Association Newsletters, but do not include the many email messages received and sent including exchanges between committee members and the general membership. They also do not include the despatch of Association Merchandise sent out by our Merchandise Manager Ray Warden and his wife Gay – whose assistance and exceptional contribution is much valued and highly appreciated.

It was MOVED by Kevin CONNELLY and SECONDED by Allan DRINKWATER that the Correspondence Register be taken as read and the correspondence be accepted. CARRIED PRESIDENT’S REPORT:

The Chairman reported that details of the Association’s and other activities conducted and attended in the preceding year were contained in the Association’s Newsletter ‘Frontline’. There were a number of significant events this year and one of these had been the sad passing on 5 JUNE 2012 of the Battalion’s founding father and First Commanding Officer of 19 RNSWR Lieutenant Colonel (later Colonel) Thomas Joseph CRAWFORD LVO ISO MBE ED.

We are honoured to have present at this weekend’s events Colonel Crawford’s daughter Nancy, her husband Bill MEEHAN and their son and Colonel Crawford’s grandson Luke MEEHAN who sounded the impressive trumpet calls at this morning’s Wreath Laying Ceremony at Romani Barracks.

The Chairman reported that work on the Association’s website had progressed dramatically and he acknowledged the massive effort contributed by LTCOL’s Peter McGUINNESS and John FOGARTY and a colleague, Mr Darren COVELL.

LTCOL McGUINNESS is currently working on upgrading the 19th Battalion AIF and 2/19 Battalion AIF information and histories.

Reserve Forces Day Sydney this year was a disgrace and we did not participate. The RFD Council’s attitude leaves a lot to be desired and the activity was ill organised.

It was MOVED by Geoff BRADDON and SECONDED by Reg NEWTON that the President’s Report be accepted. CARRIED TREASURER’S REPORT:

The Chairman conveyed his personal thanks and deep appreciation and that of the Association to the Treasurer Mrs Joy NEWTON for her continued sterling efforts in support of the Association during the year and tabled the following documents on her behalf:

Statement of Receipts & Payments and Income & Expenditure Account for the year ended 30 June 2012.

Balance Sheet for the year ended 30 June 2012.

Form 12 Annual statement.

Certificate of Currency of Public Liability Insurance.

STATEMENT OF RECEIPTS & PAYMENTS 2011 2012 RECEIPTS

5,060 Subscriptions 4,400 46 Bank Interest 31 799 Sales - Merchandise 1,293 2,400 Sales - Grim Glory 2,100 100 Sales - Boldly & Faithfully 14,500 10,264 Donations 8,983 1,060 Quilt - Raffle 0 10,443 Functions 13,726 0 Loan received 10,000

30,172 55,033

PAYMENTS

7 Bank Charges 61 195 Donations 100 983 Insurance 982 11,470 Functions 17,035 3,007 Postage, Printing, Stationery & Phone 3,084 1,424 Purchases - stock for sale 1,209 3,663 Printing - The Grim Glory 0 0 Printing - Boldly & Faithfully 32,237 1,515 Production - Boldly & Faithfully 336 698 Sundries 6 275 Subscriptions 0 639 Welfare 1,251 0 Website 0 2,336 Magazine 2,348 48 Filing fees 49 0 Loan repaid 8,000

26,260 66,698 3,912 SURPLUS OF PAYMENTS OVER RECEIPTS (11,665)

8,331 Cash Book Balance at 1 July 2011 12,243

12,243 CASH BOOK BALANCE at 30 JUNE 2012 578

STATEMENT OF INCOME & EXPENDITURE

2011 2012 INCOME

4,930 Subscriptions 4,700 46 Bank Interest 31 1,291 Profit Merchandise sales 2,318 5,533 Donations received 15,046 0 Quilt Raffle 3,940

11,799 26,035

Less: EXPENDITURE

7 Bank Charges 60 195 Donations 100 92 Depreciation 0 983 Insurance 983 1,027 Net Cost of Functions 3,310 3,007 Postage, Printing, Stationery & Phone 3,086 0 Production - Boldly & Faithfully 8,025 2,336 Magazine costs 2,349 48 Filing fees 49 275 Subscriptions 0 0 Website 0 699 Sundry Expenses

9,307 18,917

2,492 NET OPERATING SURPLUS FOR YEAR 7,118

TRANSFER FROM RESERVES

0 Medal Reserve 1,566 0 Life Subscription Reserve 3,505

0 5,071

2,492 NET SURPLUS FOR YEAR 12,189

BALANCE SHEET

2011 2012 ASSETS 12,243 Cash at Bank & on Deposit 578 7,688 19 Bn History costs 0 6,081 Stock for sale at cost 23,386 0 Prepayments 467 0 Equipment at written down value 0

26,012 24,431 LIABILITIES 1,566 Medal Fund 0 297 Welfare Fund 0 10,103 Revenue in advance - 19 Bn History Fund 0 2,880 Subscriptions in Advance 2,580 0 Loan received 2,000 14,846 4,580

11,166 NET ASSETS 19,851

Represented by: 5,169 Accumulated earnings 1 July 2011 7,662 3,505 Life subscriptions transferred 0

2,492 Add: Surplus for year 12,189

11,166 MEMBERS FUNDS 19,851

1/19 RNSWR ASSOCIATION INC INDEPENDENT AUDIT REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF 1/19RNSWR ASSOCIATION INC

Scope I have audited the financial report, being a special purpose financial report, of 1/19RNSWR Association Inc for the year ended 30 June 2012 as set out on pages 1 to 4. The Committee is responsible for the financial report and has determined that the accounting policies used are appropriate to meet the needs of the Associations Incorporation Act (NSW) and the needs of the members. I have conducted an independent audit of this financial report in order to express an opinion on it to the members. No opinion is expressed as to whether the accounting policies used are appropriate to the needs of the members.

The financial report has been prepared for the purpose of fulfilling the requirements of the Associations Incorporation Act (NSW). I disclaim any assumption of responsibility for any reliance on this report or on the financial report to which it relates to any person other than the members, or for any purpose other than that for which it was prepared.

My audit has been conducted in accordance with Australian Auditing Standards. Procedures included examination, on a test basis, of evidence supporting the amounts and other disclosures in the financial report and the evaluation of significant accounting estimates. These procedures have been undertaken to form an opinion whether, in all material aspects, the financial report is presented fairly in accordance with the accounting policies adopted by the Association so as to present a view which is consistent with my understanding of the Association’s financial position and performance as represented by the results of its operations. These policies do not require the application of all Australian Accounting Standards and other mandatory professional reporting requirements.

The audit opinion expressed in this report has been formed on the above basis.

Audit Opinion In my opinion, the financial report presents fairly in accordance with the accounting policies adopted by the Association the financial position of 1/19RNSWR Association Inc. as at 30 June 2012 and the results of its operations for the year then ended.

DENNIS ZALUNARDO, OAM Honorary Auditor 31 July 2012 1 Jacaranda Avenue BAULKHAM HILLS NSW 2153

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1/19 RNSWR ASSOCIATION INC

STATEMENT BY MEMBERS OF THE COMMITTEE

The Committee have determined that the Association is not a reporting entity.

The Committee have determined that this special purpose financial report should be prepared in accordance with Australian Accounting Standards in so far as they are relevant to the members of the Association.

In the opinion of the Committee the financial report as set out on pages 1 to 3:

1. Presents fairly the financial position of 1/19RNSWR Association Inc. as at 30 June 2012 and its performance for the year ended on that date.

2. At the date of this statement, there are reasonable grounds to believe that 1/19 RNSWR Association Inc will be able to pay its debts as and when they fall due.

This statement is made in accordance with a resolution of the Committee and is signed for and on behalf of the Committee by:

……………………………………… ROGER J PERRY President

……………………………………... ROBERT J PINK Secretary

30 July 2012

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It was MOVED by Peter HUGHES and SECONDED by Bob COLLIGAN that the Treasurer’s Report be received CARRIED

The Chairman drew members’ attention to the Financial Statements and pointed out the differences between the Statement of Receipts and Payments and the Statement of Income and Expenditure. The first is exactly what it says – a Statement of the money received and paid out during the financial year. However, as the Association operates on the basis of accrual accounting, the latter Statement shows income and expenditure in the period to which it relates. This is particularly true of Subscriptions which can be received for years in advance. In that case the Association only recognises the Income in the year to which it relates. The main item in the tabled (and circulated) Statements that has caused questions was Donations Received. Approximately $10,000 was received in the previous year as Donations towards the cost of producing Boldly and Faithfully. This amount is shown in the 2011 Receipts & Payments Statement but was carried forward into 2012 where it is shown as Donations Received in the Statement of Income & Expenditure.

The Chairman advised that the cost of production for Boldly and Faithfully was $33,000.00. All costs have been paid and all we need to do now is sell lots of copies.

It was MOVED by Joe CLARKE and SECONDED by David RING that the documents as tabled be accepted CARRIED HONORARY SECRETARY’S REPORT:

MEMBERSHIP REPORT: The Association financial membership currently totals 309 CATEGORY FINANCIAL LIFE TOTAL UNFINANCIAL WRITTEN OFF

1/19 RNSWR 171 4 175 39 21

Former 2/19 Bn AIF Association - 36 36 - - Honorary Life Former 2/19 Bn AIF Association 97 1 98 32 46 Associate Members 268 41 309 71 67

5 new members have joined since the last AGM compared to 13 last year

MRS Peggy DRINKWATER 23 Feb 12 CASULA NSW 2170 MR John STEWART 09 Mar 12 MONASH ACT 2904 LCPL Ian Geoffrey DAHLENBURG 4 Apr 12 WAGGA WAGGA NSW 2650 SPR Kent John ARKLEY 6 Apr 12 CARTWRIGHT NSW 2168 GNR Albert KOLBUCH 16 Jun 12 WATSON ACT 2602

UNFINANCIAL MEMBERS:

Despite follow up, 21 (1/19) and 46 (former 2/19 Association Associate) members regrettably failed to renew their Annual Subscriptions and have been written off: CATEGORY NUMBER Former 1/19 RNSWR 21 Former 2/19 Bn AIF Association Honorary Life Members NIL Former 2/19 Bn AIF Association Associate Members 46 TOTAL 67 Sadly the above includes Newsletters marked “Returned to Sender” from 11 Former 2/19 Battalion AIF Association Associate Members following late advice or no advice of their passing.The Honorary Secretary attempts, with all means available to him, to establish where possible, forwarding addresses or dates of demise.

DEATHS: Sadly, 23 members passed away during the year.

ASSOCIATION NEWSLETTER: The Association's newsletter continues to be produced on a quarterly basis in a professional format, and the Honorary Secretary acknowledged the valued assistance of the Publisher in its production. Some unfortunate but unavoidable delays in the despatch of this year’s Newsletters were experienced due to the relocation of Precise Publishing from Kensington to Marrickville and the Honorary Secretary was pleased to report that we are now almost back on track.

The Association maintains contact with other unit Associations and 63 copies of the newsletter are currently sent to the following kindred associations and organisations:

1. Association of First Infantry Battalions 2. 1st Battalion AMF Association (3) 3. Friends of the City of Newcastle Regiment 2nd Infantry Battalions 4. 3rd Battalion RNSWR and 3rd Inf Battalion Association 5. Association of 4th Battalions 6. Association of 17th Battalions 7. Ex 22 Battalion RVR Association 8. 30th Battalion NSW Scottish Regimental Association 9. The Australian Intelligence Corps Association NSW Branch

1. CO 1/19 RNSWR 2. OPS OFFR 1/19 RNSWR 3. ADJT 1/19 RNSWR 4. RSM 1/19 RNSWR 5. Defence Reserves Association 6. 8 Division Council Association (3) 7. National Library of Australia 8. Australian War Memorial 9. State Library of NSW 10. UNSWR Association 11. Reserve Forces Day Council (33) 12. 14 Field Squadron Association 13. RAAOC Association 14. 3 Coy Transport Association 15. RANR Association 1/19 RNSWR Depots at Orange, Bathurst, Dubbo, Parkes & Wagga Wagga, (175 copies).

Newsletters are also sent with application forms to enquirers throughout the year. A total of 600 copies of the magazine continue to be despatched each quarter. The Honorary Secretary spoke on the generosity and the many kind donations received from the membership which has enabled the Newsletter to continue to be forwarded gratis to several ill and frail widows of 2/19 Battalion AIF members.

He also advised of an increase in the past year of family members of 2/19 Battalion AIF members making contact with the Association through the updated Association Website pages seeking information on their relatives, which has also resulted in membership enquiries.

The Honorary Secretary advised that should the menu bar not appear when accessing the Association’s Website Home Page, the problem can be rectified by increasing the Screen Resolution size in the Settings of the Display Properties in the Control Panel.

1/19 RNSWR MEMBERS CURRENTLY SERVING IN EAST TIMOR:

Felicity JESS advised that the following Battalion members were – together with others - currently serving in East Timor: Assocation Member Terry NIXON; Anthony BENTON; and Craig SIMPSON.

YEAR 2013 SUBSCRIPTION PAYMENTS:

Fall due and payable on 1 JANUARY 2013. A subscription slip will be enclosed with the December 2012 Newsletter to all members.

It was MOVED by John BURNS and SECONDED by Reg NEWTON that the Honorary Secretary’s Report be accepted. CARRIED SOCIAL COMMITTEE’S REPORT:

Vice President Mick PASS reported that next year’s activities and prominent Commemorative Events would be published in forthcoming issues of the Association’s Newsletters. The Association had enjoyed a good turn-out at most events throughout the year and the numbers attending this weekend were a good indication that we are on the right track and he thanked the membership for their support, particularly those who travel long distances.

ANZAC DAY 2013 HARBOUR CRUISE:

The Honorary Secretary is to research suitable vessels for next year’s ANZAC Day function. A minimum attendance of 70 persons is required to once again make it financially viable and the Vice President earnestly requested all members to give this premier function their keen support.

The Chairman congratulated and thanked Mick PASS for the enormous effort he has contributed in the planning, arrangement and liaison for our functions which have ensured their smooth and very successful conduct.

It was MOVED by Peter HALL and SECONDED by Charlie WATSON that the Social Committee’s Report be accepted. CARRIED BY ACCLAMATION CONFIRMATION OF RE-APPOINTMENTS

HONORARY CHAPLAIN:

The Chairman had much pleasure in confirming the continuation of the appointment of Lieutenant Colonel Reverend Chaplain Canon Colin AIKEN OAM RFD ChStJ as the Association’s Chaplain and expressed his personal thanks to Colin and Patricia for their continuing support and their attendance this weekend.

HONORARY AUDITOR:

The Chairman also confirmed the continuation of Dennis ZALUNARDO, OAM, JP as the Association's Honorary Auditor for the ensuing year. The Chairman thanked Dennis for his exemplary undertaking of auditing the Association's accounts and that we are very grateful for his ongoing oversight and control.

ELECTION OF COMMITTEE FOR 2012-2013:

The Chairman advised that only one nomination had been received for each of the positions of President, Vice President, Honorary Secretary, Treasurer, Assistant Honorary Secretary, Assistant Treasurer and 5 Committee positions.

The Chairman then declared the following elected to the positions shown. This declaration was endorsed with acclamation by all present.

POSITION ELECTED

PRESIDENT Roger PERRY

VICE PRESIDENT & PUBLICITY OFFICER Mick PASS

TREASURER Joy NEWTON

HONORARY SECRETARY/ NEWSLETTER EDITOR / 8 DIVISION Bob PINK LIAISON OFFICER / ASSOCIATION PUBLIC OFFICER

ASSISTANT SECRETARY Bryan SCHAFER

ASSISTANT TREASURER Bob WEIR

COMMITTEE MEMBER & MERCHANDISING MANAGER Ray WARDEN

COMMITTEE MEMBER & WEBSITE MANAGER John FOGARTY

COMMITTEE MEMBER & ASSOCIATION HISTORIAN Geoff BRADDON

COMMITTEE MEMBER John ELLIOTT

COMMITTEE MEMBER Kevin JONES

The Chairman congratulated all on their election.

GENERAL BUSINESS:

Following discussion the following Motions were resolved as shown:

MOTION 1

THAT THE ASSOCIATION ALLOW MULTIPLE YEAR SUBSCRIPTION RENEWALS FOR MEMBERSHIP IN ADDITION TO THE CURRENT ANNUAL RENEWALS UP TO A MAXIMUM OF 5 YEARS IN ADVANCE AND THAT PROVISION FOR PAYMENTS TO BE MADE BY ELECTRONIC TRANSFER BE AVAILABLE.

PROPOSED BY: Bob LIDDEN SECONDED: Bob PINK CARRIED Notice of the provision for Electronic Funds Transfer is to appear on the next Annual Subscription Renewal Notice.

The Chairman acknowledged that the Association had to move with the times and accept EFT payments. He pointed out that members must clearly identify their payment. If being made by EFT the member should include their name. If depositing at a St George branch there is no provision for this information to be recorded so they MUST advise the Hon Secretary the date, amount deposited and the location of the St George branch where the deposit was made. It is the responsibility of the member to ensure that we have sufficient information to identify their remittances.

MOTION 2

THAT THE ASSOCIATION CONDUCTS ITS 2013 ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING WEEKEND IN BALLINA NSW.

PROPOSED BY: Peter HALL SECONDED: David RING

Peter HALL tabled documents of the comprehensive research undertaken for his proposal which contained detailed information on the Ballina infrastructure, accommodation and the facilities at Ballina RSL Club.

He has undertaken initial discussion with the Function Manager at Ballina RSL Club and a tentative booking has been made for the weekend 1st-2nd & 3rd NOVEMBER 2013. Details of menus and room hire were also tabled. It was noted that Ballina Airport is a short distance from the Club and that advertised airfares indicated a current return fare of $80.00 to Sydney, with 6 flights a day. There are 2 flights a day from Newcastle.

Rail travel is also available with a service to Casino and a bus from there to Ballina.

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David RING undertook to research 19 Battalion - 1/19 RNSWR and 2/19 Battalion AIF members in the Ballina area.

Bill EDWARDS spoke on alternative locations for next year’s AGM at Coffs Harbour and Singleton.

Geoff BRADDON brought to notice that Blayney had been previously identified as a possible venue for an AGM.

The Chairman advised that details of future suggested venues should be sent to the Committee for consideration prior to the Association’s Annual General Meetings and no suggestions would be considered unless the Committee had received timely notice of the proposal together with a detailed plan as to the operation of the weekend.

The Chairman then put the Motion to the Meeting:

THAT THE ASSOCIATION CONDUCTS ITS 2013 ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING WEEKEND IN BALLINA NSW ON THE WEEKEND 01 to 03 NOVEMBER 2013 CARRIED Peter HALL is to liaise with Vice President Mick PASS and the Honorary Secretary Bob PINK advising pertinent details concerning the venue to enable its promulgation to the membership. It is to follow the, by now, traditional format of:

Meet & Greet Function: Friday evening Wreath Laying: Saturday morning (TBC) Reunion Dinner: Saturday evening NEXT MEETING: Annual General Meeting

BALLINA RSL CLUB 240 River Street BALLINA NSW 2478

1500 h Saturday 2nd NOVEMBER 2013 CLOSURE:

There being no further items of business the Chairman thanked all for their attendance and closed the meeting at 1620 h.

CHAIRMAN

Vice President Mick Pass’ Ballina accommodation research and arrangements advises the following details for your information and early reservation action. Please mention “1/19 RNSWR Association” when making your booking MOTEL ACCOMMODATION TYPE Remarks DOUBLE DOUBLE + ROOM If you require a downstairs room RICHMOND MOTOR INN 3 -1/2 Star Queen size 1 Extra ONLY please let them know 227 River Street BALLINA NSW 2478 bed Queen size 1 only King $110 bed + size bed at time of booking Phone.02 6686 9100 OPPOSITE THE RSL E-mail: [email protected] single with spa CLUB $117 DOUBLE 11 rooms reserved $145 for 1/19 Association DOUBLE SINGLE If you require a BALLINA HERITAGE INN 4 Star Queen size $120 downstairs room 229 River Street BALLINA NSW 2478 bed please let them know Phone: 02 6686 0505 $125 at time of booking OPPOSITE THE RSL E-mail: [email protected] CLUB 15 rooms reserved for 1/19 Asociation Cheap & clean & on SUNDOWNER MOTEL the river on the Phone: 02 6686 2388 roundabout just down from the RSL Club

1 block from the ALL SEASONS MOTOR INN RSL Club Ph: 02 6686 2922

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CLAUSEWITZ, The State and War Edited by Andreas Herberg-Rothe, Jan Willem the extermination of one side (perhaps both had Honig and Daniel Moran the Cold War become hot). Franz Steiner Verlag Stuttgart, 2011, Daniel Moran’s essay notes that it is difficult to 164pp. judge how much Clausewitz intended to revise On War. However, he apparently intended to Reviewer: maintain the concept of two kinds of war, either to JOHN DONOVAN overthrow the enemy completely, or limited war. Clausewitz also would have retained the concept This collection of of war as the continuation of policy using other essays is part of a means. This concept, and that of complete series intended to overthrow of the enemy, are perhaps the most ‘foster an integrative commonly recognised aspects of Clausewitz’s and inter-disciplinary thought, and fit with Clausewitz’s belief that war’s study of the state’. It character would vary with its political purpose. is not easy to read, particularly for those Murielle Cozette’s essay on the consideration of not familiar with the Clausewitz by the French philosopher Raymond German language Aron is particularly interesting. Aron studied (the book retains some German words, Clausewitz in the context of the World Wars and presumably because their concept is not readily the Cold War. One key concept, derived from translated into English), but the effort is repaid. Clausewitz’s ‘Wondrous Trinity’, is the concept of the state as the personalised trustee of the Clausewitz seemed to be fascinated by the interests of the whole community, this trusteeship Trinitarian concept, applying it to his ‘Wondrous serving as a restraint to prevent escalation to Trinity’ of the state, people, and military, and also extremes. This concept is important, because it to management of troop strength, space and emphasises the importance of the government time, as noted by Jan Willem Honig. His essay representing the interests of all citizens, not just highlights how Clausewitz argued that fighting is those who share its ideological predilections. To central to war, because destroying the enemy’s Aron, the concept that L’état, c’est moi (or my means of resistance is the best way to impose a party) excludes moderation. state’s will on them. While using the maximum force can ensure that this result is achieved Antulio Echevarria’s essay on Clausewitz and the promptly, however, fighting was not an end of Cold War is of most interest in demonstrating the itself to Clausewitz. intellectual gymnastics in which many Cold War philosophers engaged. Herberg-Rothe’s Anders Palmgren highlights Clausewitz’s concluding essay on Clausewitz and the emphasis on leaders acting in the interests of the democratic warrior studies the recent rise of the state, not as they might wish to act as private professional fighter, and the corresponding citizens. This concept, separating an individual decline of the army of citizens in uniform. He leader’s personal philosophy from government sees this as enabling a strategy of curbing actions, seems less easy to accept in modern violence to allow the ‘organic development of times. Palmgren also notes Clausewitz’s wish to democratic self-determination’, not imposing interweave society and army, to make best use of democracy by force. At best, the power and commitment of individuals. the jury seems still out on the success of this strategy. Andreas Herberg-Rothe writes that Clausewitz accepted that states have to change to survive. Worth reading, despite the His belief in equality before the law, an difficult style. independent judiciary, and ministerial responsibility is now widely accepted in John Donovan worked in the democratic states. However, Clausewitz also Department of Defence for over 32 recognised that mutual recognition of an years, principally in the fields of opponent’s right to exist is an essential pre- intelligence, force development and resource condition for restraining war’s tendency toward management. He also served for several years in the absolute violence. Incompatible ideological or Australian Army Reserve (Infantry). social differences can lead to everlasting war, or

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NX45804 Driver Herbert James McNAMARA, Carrier Pl, HQ Coy, 2/20 Battalion A.I.F. Continued from October 2012 Newsletter endure much of this and still come out alive, and Once he allowed them to gather round the fence the constant misery was to watch a concert we were giving but that did not not at an end. Morale was give them much of a view and he made it plain higher at this period than that we were not on any account to lower the at any I have ever known. prestige of the camp by associating with them. As From K.3 onwards we had we were working on the road that they tramped built up a fellowship we had many opportunities for exchanging a word greater than any we had with them. Usually they didn't understand English ever had in peacetime. or even such smattering's of Esperanto as Oogh! "We trust in God. All War no goodaroo! And occasionally, especially others cash!" was the among the kids we found a linguist. inscription on our canteen before the war, but at Rintin the Pommy in charge of the canteen used They were friendly and greeted us with cheery to give indiscriminate credit for small amounts, smiles but their faces soon fell back into a even to new-comers he didn't know. sorrowful expression and I think they knew that they had seen their last cherry-blossom. We It would have been impossible to replace losses, decided that on the whole they were not such bad but he said he was never bilked. Reggie's iron poor bastards as bastards go and wished them an efficiency would not have brooked such laxity, end to their sorrows before long. The Tiger did not from the point of view of order, but if it had been insist on our saluting them or their officers and I just a matter of squaring debts it would have think he would have gone crook on us if we had. worked just as well with us. Nobody troubled to We pumped them for all they were worth, but find a safe hiding place for their gear, or anything couldn't get much out of them. Once we thought he may have been able to acquire. All places we had a harvest: a Nip that had just come from were safe if the Nip's did not contest ownership. Japan knew all about the prisoners and their We were in a little world of our own. With the treatment. Mostly they worked in factories or on Pommies we spanned the whole social scale from farms. Working hours were not unduly long and Debrett to the Police Records. From the highest to excellent facilities for recreation were in every the lowest, barons and burglars, in the democracy camp, and days were set aside for rest. of the louse-bitten we mixed on equal terms.

Prisoners were paid one and a half yen a day, but The son of a Lord washed his aristocratic body had to pay for all their own clothing. This was from the top of a skull, and an ex-gaolbird threw plenty for all their needs but inspections were held down the gauge to anyone who implied that regularly to see that clothing was up to standard. convicts got food anywhere nearly as bad as ours. Rations were good and a wide variety of foodstuff Those who had been horrified at the idea of could be bought very cheaply at the canteen. women smoking, studied the viewpoint of those Prices were those fixed by the army and were who had lived with prostitutes all their lives, and very much less than those fixed for the civil ex-bloated capitalists argued with communists population. The yen fifty provided all the prisoners until they were converted, and jumped down the could possible need. throats of anyone who implied that the Salt Mines of Siberia were still in business. Bread was served two meals a day, but the prisoners had to have rice for the third. Also the For the first time the pommies and ourselves Nipponese were very considerate to the prisoners. blended into one composite unit, and for the first They realised that our faults lay in our wrong time we had a real opportunity to study this beliefs and not in our bad intentions, and treated strange race of islanders that take up so much allied prisoners with great consideration. When space in the history books. It wasn't easy. When prisoners arrived, it was customary to line the Japanese planes came over their ack-ack streets and throw chocolates and cigarettes to the gunners used to rush out waving towels crying out afflicted. What a horrible liar he turned out to be. "Coom on doon ye fooker and I’ll blow the ass off But after the long ordeal at Tampii it was as near ye!" but this lack of ceremony lasted only during to being a rest camp as any we had been in, and the heat of battle. we breathed a new air of freedom there. Our greatest worries, we now felt were over. We could To be continued…………………

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CAVALRY SCHOOL MOORE PARK NSW 1924 Chas TRACEY & SGT Reg NEWTION 19th BATTALION AIF – ANZAC DAY – (Remount SGT) DATE UKNOWN Photo courtesy Reg NEWTON Jnr

PHOTO OF 1/19 RNSWR OFFICERS IN THE OCTOBER 12 NEWSLETTER ISSUE: Our thanks to Brigadier Paul Couch who advises ” whilst I don’t recall the tall chap in the rear rank, MAJ Bob Williams is second from the right in the front row but is unnamed”.

DOESN’T ANYONE REMEMBER ME ??? DOESN’T ANYONE REMEMBER ME ???

1/19 RNSWR OFFICERS INGLEBURN 1982 L to R: CAPT Ray BRATTON, CAPT John FOGARTY, LT Terry BETTS, CAPT Glenn CROSLAND (ADJT) LT Jim MICHELL, CAPT John RALPH, CAPT Mick EATHER, BRIG The Hon Max WILLIS (Comd 5 Bde) LT Philip GERBER, LT Phillip CRAWFORD, LT Marj BULLIVANT, LTCOL Peter McGUINNESS (Commanding Officer) Unknown, CAPT Brian MARTYN, MAJ Doug BELL (Bn 2IC) LT Mick GRAY, Unknown, MAJ Bob LIDDEN, LT Bob WIESE, LT Garry WARD, LT Doug HAIR, MAJ Gary BELTRAME (OPS OFFR) CAPT Paul COUCH, LT Sean ROSE, CAPT George THOMAS, MAJ Bob WILLIAMS, LT David OTTON, LT Wayne YOUNG, CAPT Robert BINNS. PHOTO COURTESY OF Lieutenant Colonel Gary BELTRAME RFD