PozieresAboriginal and BayonetTorres Strait Islander on War Together they were able to source much Memorial, Torrens Parade Ground of the required funding. Lady Neal was view at Parliament instrumental in the Appeal Committee The fundraising for the Aboriginal and meeting with the Prime Minister and a grant ResearchTorres Strait Islander Library War Memorial On 7 December 2015, the people of of over $100,000 followed. Veterans’ Voice announced in the last issue of Veterans’ SouthVoice has Australia commenced were presented and concluded. with a All necessary approvals have been WorldSouth AustraliansWar l relic havebayonet, taken unearthed this unique received. The project has been from the fields of Pozieres. project to their heart and the required funds commissioned and work on the sculptures Thehave bayonet been raised. is a gift from the people of the that will adorn the memorial is underway. Village of Pozieres in France as a symbol ofThe the Memorial Pozieres Committee community’s wishes admiration to extend for Recently the artists visited Black Hill Quarry A Message from the Minister for Veterans’ Affairs Australiansits thanks to who Sir Ericgave Neal their AC lives CVO, for theirformer near Mannum and selected the granite A Message from the Minister for Veterans’ Affairs State Governor and Chair of the Veterans’ boulders that will form the centrepiece of Welcome to the We can never allow this unique opportunity Characteristics like Compassion, Mateship, freedom and to raise awareness of this projects, construction of the Aboriginal and community into State Cabinet. The Hon significantAdvisory Council battle. and Lady Neal who were the memorial. Spring Edition of the to devolve into a jingoistic, ego driven Courage, Initiative, Loyalty, Integrity and Veterans’ Voice. Torrescelebration. Strait Islander War Memorial, issues LeesaTrust. Vlahos MP has been appointed instrumental in the appeal target being The bayonet was presented by Mr It is hoped that the memorial will be concerning veterans’ health care and the Minister for Disabilities, Mental Health reached so quickly. Sir Eric led an active It might surprise you I think we need to stand back and reflect. There are many more, but these are but Barry Gracey, President of the Pozieres unveiled in the latter half of 2012 by wellbeing of currently serving and former campaign during which he sought and to know that in less andsome Substance that we ascribe Abuse. to The our Hon soldiers Peter and Remembrance Association. The Her Excellency the Governor-General, Models pose for the sculptor while standing AustralianTo me “Commemoration” Defence Force personnel.is the right Associationobtained the has support been ofsupporting a large number the Village Minister for Veterans’ Affairs, the Hon Martin Hamilton-Smith MP, presenting the Pozieres than three years the Malinauskastheir ancestors MLC right has back been to appointedANZAC and as Ms Quentin Bryce AC CVO. on the black granite boulder that will form the theme – a time of commemoration and not Bayonet to Dr John Weste, Director Parliament Research Library Centenary of ANZAC Sir Eric intends passing the reigns to a new before. of Pozieresbusiness sinceand community 2006 by raising leaders. funds to centrepiece of the Memorial celebration. Minister for Police, Correctional Services, will be upon us. ensure commemorations for Australians encouraged to join the regular tours held state of Australia in the lead up to the Chair after the completion of our state’s EmergencyIf we combine Services respectful and CommemorationRoad Safety. I From that we might take time to consider who died at Pozieres continue each year. twice daily (10.00am and 2.00pm) on centenary of Pozieres commemorations In 2014 we will flagship Anzac Centenary project, the lookwith theseforward characteristics to working closely and imbue with both their the good things that came from our The certificate accompanying the bayonet Parliament’s non-sitting days. These visits taking place in the village on 23 July this commemorate the Anzac Centenary Memorial Walk. importance into our current generation, Japanese POW Friendship Program It includes meetings with relevant Remembrance Day CD experiences during times of conflict. Ministers on matters concerning veterans’ reads: are free to all who attend. Members of year. centenary of the commencement of World I think we will have upheld our ANZAC Government leaders and officials. It will not be possible to replace Sir Eric mental health and incarceration. I would Minister Snelling was delighted to learn Parliament, and their staff, can also take Remembrance Day is the day that War I. War is not generally known for the good Legacy in a way that would make the original “ Your young may rest in our fields, but Five Australians were awarded the Victoria with an equally pre-eminent individual, also like to congratulate Mr Dan Tehan community groups, school tours and other things it delivers, but throughout our military ANZACs proud. thatthey Veterans’ are always Advisory in our Council Hearts, member, Thoughts, Mr Schmitt was a member of the 2/3rd Crosscommemorates for their gallantry the end at of Pozieres. World War Two I, asare MinisterWhat will Hamilton-Smith follow will be four with years during but we will do our best to seek out the groups on a guided tour of the Parliament history some wonderful characteristics have MP on being appointed Commonwealth Billand Schmitt Prayers.” AM, will be travelling to Japan Machine Gun in the 2nd Australian linkedmajor hostilitiesto ;in Europe Privateand the John Middle Leak Honwhich Sir we Eric will Neal reflect AC CVOupon a “Century of best available person to help us continue and this can incorporate a visit to the been developed and hardened on the hot Minister for Veterans’ Affairs. in October, 2012 as part of the Japanese Imperial Force. He enlisted in 1940 aged andEast Lieutenantwere formally Arthur ended Seaforth at the Blackburn. 11th hour Service” rendered by our servicemen and our work, with a particular emphasis on The Minister for Veterans’ Affairs, the Hon Parliamentary Library by arrangement. At this time one hundred years ago forge of conflict – many have been inherited POW Friendship Program. 22. He served in the Middle East in the Theyof the were 11th awardedday of the Australia’s 11th month highest of 1918. women. younger veterans, to ensure the concerns To everyone who supports our servicemen Martin Hamilton-Smith MP, accepted sombre preparations were nearing from our first soldiers and their resilient SyrianDisplaying Campaign the bayonet of 1941 at Parliamentprior to being House militaryIt is the honourday we forremember their valour all Australian on 23 July, of all veterans and their families are Thethe memorialprogram aimsgift on to behalf promote of all mutual South As we approach the pinnacle of that period generation. and women, whether through an ex-service completion for the first anniversary of Hon Jack Snelling MP Australians, formally presenting it to Dr capturedpositions byit within the Japanese the state’s in mostMarch, central 1942, 1916;servicemen the first and day women of the who Pozieres were killed,Ridge or – the Centenary of the ANZAC landings at addressed. understanding between the peoples of the Gallipoli landings. On 25 April 1916 organisationMinister for Veterans’ or individually, Affairs I thank you on John Weste, Director of South Australia’s inheritage, Java. Mrarts Schmitt and education spent the precinct next three at campaign.who died subsequently, as a consequence Gallipoli, we would do well to consider what Japan and Australia by fostering a spirit of was commemorated at In May our thoughts and prayers will be behalf of the South Australian community Parliamentary Research Library for andNorth a Terrace,half years renowned as a prisoner for attracting of war in Java of war. this event means to us. reconciliation and encouraging the growth Descendants of servicemen who fought Victoria Square. The Governor, Premier with the soldiers and families of the 7th and look forward to meeting as many of incorporation into its collection for public andregional in Changi, and interstate Singapore. visitors in addition to at Pozieres are invited to contact the of friendship between the two nations. Veterans SA has been examining andIt is arguablyLeader of the the defining Opposition event addressed of our Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment when, you as possible. safekeeping and view. local based visitors. Pozieres Remembrance Association for In 1994 Mr Schmitt was made a Member ways to increase public awareness of thosenation’s assembled, history and including there is no a numberdoubt as expected, they deploy to Iraq. We have TheThese program objects is are scheduled all displayed to take for placepublic The Pozieres bayonet is one of six, century more information: of the Order of Australia: “For service to Remembrance Day in South Australia. Part ofthat soldiers it will have who a had huge served impact at on Gallipoli. us all – a solemn collective responsibility to care for fromviewing 1-8 with October, members 2012. of the public old, bayonets being presented to each www.pozieresremembered.com.au veterans, particularly through the Prisoners of this campaign has been the production Governor,especially theSir young., made the the families and soldiers when they return Lest we forget. following statement: A total of ten people, including 5 former of War Association”. of a recording of how to conduct a Given this likely impact, we should think home. It is pleasing that the Australian Lieutenant the Board of the Repatriation General POWsFarewell and their John associated Spencer carers, have Mr Schmitt has Remembrance Day Service. about what we want to achieve over the Defence Force proactively implements plans Colonel Spencer Hospital, the Consultative Council of Ex- “ When we think of those splendid men been invited to participate in the program. continued to centenary period. to care for families as part of its operational Minister Hamilton-Smith and Veterans was awarded ServiceThe voice Organisations, of Bill Schmitt the AM Veterans’ reciting “TheHealth who performed the supreme sacrifice serve the commitments. TheSA would program like will to incorporate thank LTCOL visits John to Tokyo a Defence AdvisoryOde” is used Council on theand CD is aand member the front of thecover Whatfor love can ofwe country, learn from our it? hearts go out in veterans’ andSpencer Kyoto, OAM as well RFD as (Retd) visits tofor places his service of Commendation respect.” Hon Martin Hamilton-Smith MP Nationalfeatures navalServicemen’s veteran MrsAssociation. Jean Copley, How can it better inform us as a people, I recently had the opportunity to welcome on the Veterans’ Advisory Council over community for for subsequent individual significance to the participants. Squadron Leader David Leicester DFC and Theand ceremonyhow can it concludedguide our youngerwith one minute’s two strong supporters of the veteran Minister for Veterans’ Affairs the last five years. the last four service in John will be sorely missed on the VAC Minister Snelling with Michael Curry, TPI Association (SA Branch), Hospital Visitation Coordinator; Bar OAM and Bill Schmitt AM. silence,generations the soundingand help makeof factory our nationsirens and a years as a Cambodia and we wish him and his wife, Mrs Maxine Lyn Fisher, Welfare , Royal Australian Regiment Association (SA Branch); Warren Featherby John has over 35 years of military service marchour world through a better the place?city by returned soldiers. member of Spencer,Please contact well for Veterans the future. SA on OAM, Former President, 9th Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment Association (SA Branch) and includingVeterans as aRadio National Updates Serviceman from (1993). the Veterans’ Tel: (08) 8226 8552 if you would like to Over the Anzac Centenary period we all the Hon John Hill MP, Minister for Health 1965-72. Active Service and Operational John was the Executive Director of the Please contact Veterans SA on (08) 8226 Weekly Updates are featured on the following Advisory receive a copy of the Remembrance have the opportunity to reflect upon the postings included: (1971- South Australian Branch of the Returned 8552 or via [email protected] if you Veterans Health Plan Launched radio shows from the Office of the Minister for Council. Day CD. legacy of the brave men and women from 1972), Indonesia (1975), Malaysia (1979- and Services League of Australia from 1997 have a matter that you would like the Veterans’ Affairs, the Hon Jack Snelling MP. SouthThe new Australia Framework whose for service Veterans and sacrifice The Framework for Veterans Health Care • veteran identification question 1981), Namibia (1989), UN Headquarters -2008 and has also served on the Adelaide Veterans’ Advisory Council to consider in Show Time Station inHealth all wars, Care conflicts 2012-2016 and was peace launched operations 2012-2016 recommends: in information collection and – New York (1991) and Cambodia (1991). Legacy Club Board of Management, 2016. Funding Opportunities haveat the preserved Repatriation the General way of lifeHospital that we on enjoy questionnaires; VVF Tue 6pm - 8pm 88.7 FM • comprehensive data collection of today.Wednesday, 29 August, 2012. (CoastFM) veteran status at all points of entry into • consideration of veterans’ needs in SA ANZAC DAY COMMEMORATIONTo assist ex-service FUND organisations, Enquiries about Bill Schmitt AM Veterans SA has put together IThe would Framework like to take for thisVeterans opportunity Health toCare the health system; Health policy and planning; and VVA Thur 7pm - 8pm 1197 AM Applications are now open for eligible organisations and community groups 2012-2016 was developed by SA Health a consolidated list of funding thank the Hon Sir AC CVO for • strategic partnerships with Government • veterans’ representation/engagement Veterans’ Voice (5RPH) wishing to undertake projects commemorating the Centenary of Anzac. and the Veterans’ Health Advisory Council, Enquiries about Veterans’ Voice opportunities that governments, both his service as the inaugural Chair of the and non-Government sectors; in clinical networks and service can be directed to: Chaired by the Immediate Past RSL State RSL Thur 6pm - 6.15pm 1197 AM canThe periodbe directed 2014-2018 to: marks 100 years since Australia’sState and involvementCommonwealth, in the are First offering World Veterans’ Advisory Council (VAC). Sir Eric development committees. (5RPH) War and the South Australian Government is offering grants to assist and support commencedPresident, Jock the Statton role on OAM.11 November • sharing expertise with other key SA Veterans SA to the veterans’ community. Developing the Framework involved Minister Hamilton-Smith with 2016 VAC members (Back L-R: COL Chris Burns CSC, LTCOL Veteranseducational SA and commemorative activities to honour Australia’s war and service history. 2008, supported by his wife Lady Joan Health services; A copy of the Framework for Veterans VietnamGPO BoxMon 1045 6pm - 8pm 105.1 FM consultation with many interested parties Jack Gregg, Mr Bronson Horan, Ms Chantelle Graham,Health MrCare David 2012-2016 Everitt, BRIG is available Laurie atLewis (TraxFM) GPO Box 2264For full details including guidelines Pleaseand application telephone forms my office visit on Neal AM. Sir Eric immediately embraced • collaborative research with the VeteransADELAIDE SA 5001 across the veterans’ community including AM (Retd), Mr Ray Kemp, Mr Michael von Berg MCwww.sahealth.sa.gov.au OAM. Front: LTCOL John Wilson (Retd), Mid North of SA ADELAIDEhttp://anzaccentenary.sa.gov.au/grants/anzac-day-commemoration-fund-2015/ S.A. 5001 8226 8552 should you require any or the veteran community and presided Department of Veterans’ Affairs and Phone: (08) 8226 8552 the Veterans’ Advisory Council and Dr Sharon Mascall-Dare, Mrs Helen Adamson, Hon Martin Hamilton-Smith MP, Hon Sir Eric Phone:contact (08) Clare 8226 Hennessy 8552 on 8226 3502 or via emailfurther to [email protected] about these over significant issues such as the Anzac the Department of Defence; Minister Snelling extends his appreciation TheEmail: Legacy [email protected] Mon 3pm - 4pm 101.5FM Veterans SA. Neal AC CVO (Chair), WGCDR Robert Macintosh AFC OAM (Retd), Dr Pamela Schulz OAM Hour (Radio Adelaide) Email: [email protected] funding round will close on Friday,funding 22 Aprilopportunities. 2016 at 5.00pm. Centenary, South Australia’s Charter for and Mr Robert Manton (Executive Officer). Absent:to allMr those Leon whoEddy, were BRIG involved Tim Hanna in the AM, Veterans, naming of state infrastructure LTCOL David McCammon DSM) preparation of the Framework for Veterans Health Care 2012-2016.

AutumnSpring 20162012 Over 29,000 attend Spirit of Anzac Centenary Experience in Adelaide Anzac Centenary Memorial Walk Opening Cheer-Up Hut Club

Above: Violet Memorial Wall (left) capturing reflective dedications from visitors and the re-created Cheer-Up Hut (right) in the Community Zone of the Members of the veteran community • Remembrance, symbolised by the South Spirit of Anzac Centenary Exhibition are welcome to attend the opening of Australian National War Memorial The Spirit of Anzac Centenary The Spirit of Anzac Centenary Experience The Spirit of Anzac Centenary Experience the Anzac Centenary Memorial Walk • Service, symbolised by the Torrens Experience is the flagship community follows a chronological timeline spanning will visit South Australia again later this year. at 12.30pm on Saturday, 23 April 2016 event of the Commonwealth pre- Australia to the present Hosted by the Port Augusta City Council at the South Australian National War Parade Ground from where many have Government’s Anzac Centenary national day, using a mix of arresting visuals, from 8 – 14 November 2016 it will be Memorial, North Terrace, Adelaide. deployed presented at the Central Oval Community program. It provides an immersive artefacts, audio and film to engage visitors. The Anzac Centenary Memorial Walk and interactive way for Australians to Sporting Hub where a Cheer-Up Hut • Loyalty, symbolised by Government On leaving the main exhibition visitors enter is South Australia’s flagship project to commemorate the First World War and recreation will also feature. House the Community Zone, which features the commemorate the Anzac Centenary. the ensuing century of service. Violet Memorial Wall (pictured above) as Tickets are free and can be booked online The Memorial Walk seeks to highlight a A $10 million project funded by the The Australian Government and the well as a re-created Cheer-Up Hut complete here: http://www.spiritofanzac.gov.au/ century of service by Australian defence Commonwealth Government through , supported by the with piano and kitchen. This uniquely South book-tickets personnel, to acknowledge the sacrifice of donations to the Anzac Public Fund ($5 Commonwealth Bank and Telstra, brought Australian initiative, established by the Follow the exhibition on social media here: all Australians who have been affected by million), the Government of South Australia the Spirit of Anzac Centenary Experience Cheer-Up Society in November 1915 and https://www.facebook.com/SpiritofAnz war, and to pay homage to the more than to Adelaide between 8 and 20 March. More revitalised in World War II, is designed to acCentenaryExperience/ ($3 million), and the Adelaide City Council 102,000 service men and women who have than 29,000 visitors attended over the ten be a focal point for community storytelling, ($2 million), the Anzac Centenary Memorial days of the presentation hosted by the City encouraging South Australians to research given their lives in conflict. Walk will be a lasting reminder of the human of Unley and supported by Veterans SA. and share their family’s Anzac stories. The Memorial Walk’s design is based Prior to attending a Cheer-Up cost of war. on three pillars around the theme of “a Hut re-creation we invite you to Wish Me Luck – An Anzac Centenary Photographic Exhibition Honouring SA’s World War II Veterans Memorial for all, not a few”: join the Cheer-Up Hut Club. On Anzac Day 2015 the Australian Veterans SA is partnering with AIPP, Flinders The exhibition provides a snapshot of our This free digital storytelling program Institute of Professional Photography University Art Museum, and Atkins Photo remaining South Australian men and women Anzac Centenary SA on Social Media provides members with practical Lab, to present a selection of 100 portraits (AIPP) embarked on a nationwide who served in World War II, honouring their assistance to research, write and from the South Australian collection, for an If you’re social media savvy, or If you’re into social media why not enhance their Anzac stories during this project for the Anzac Centenary to service and the service of those who are no exhibition titled ‘Wish me luck’. have young people in your family or contribute your stories to the digital record important period of national reflection photograph Australia’s surviving longer with us. community who are, you may not yet Veterans SA is compiling on behalf of the (2014-2018). World War II veterans – many now Photo: Louise state, which will form part of the Anzac in their late 90s. In South Australia Bagger of Clifford Curated by Sharon Cleary (Veterans SA) and know that Veterans SA has established Centenary South Australia Time Capsule Club Members will be able to bring their pre-prepared stories to the Cheer-Up alone 1,050 portraits were taken Brice (Rat of Louise Bagger (AIPP), ‘Wish me luck’ will be dedicated social media platforms project. Hut for direct upload onto the RSL Virtual over a seven month period by South Tobruk), 2015 presented at Art Museum that form a key part of SA’s Anzac To find out more visit anzaccentenary. c-type photography War Memorial and the Anzac Centenary on North Terrace from 2 July through to 11 Centenary engagement strategy. Join sa.gov.au Australian professional photographers courtesy the artist South Australia websites or book a time who donated their time and expertise and the AIPP September, 2016. Entry is free. A series of another 1400 South Australians who are To engage via Social Media find, like and to record their story inside a specially to make this remarkable tribute. Reflections Project public talks will accompany the exhibition. now following Veterans SA’s dedicated follow us via the following: devised Cheer-Up Hut recording booth. Anzac Centenary South Australia Veterans SA Social Media: Bring your precious memorabilia with Facebook page, where information you on the day, so it can be scanned On Flanders Fields Poppy Trail Project Facebook: about South Australian focussed Anzac and saved onto a USB to be added to The ‘On Flanders Field’ project state cultural venues along North Terrace. Australian Honorary Consuls of France https://www.facebook.com/Anzac- your Anzac story. Artefacts can also be is designed to commemorate the Highlights will include: ‘The Flanders Fields and Belgium in collaboration with a local Centenary stories, events and activities Centenary-South-Australia photographed. involvement of Australian soldiers on Poppy Trail’ exhibition series, a revival consortium including Veterans SA, History are posted daily. Recent campaigns Twitter: the Western Front, where their sacrifice season of ‘Oh! What A Lovely War’, a Contact Veterans SA to find out more, or SA, the South Australian Museum, the include the weekly Veterans SA Think https://twitter.com/Anzac_100_SA continues to be honoured by the French concert entitled ‘Songs from the Great War’ visit our website to become a Cheer-Up , the State Opera of Piece series on Facebook and Linked Hut Club member. and Belgian communities with ongoing and a ‘Great War at the Cinema’ festival. Instagram: South Australia and the State Library of gratitude. It adopts as its starting point Each event will contribute to an increased In, the SA Recruitment heritage posters https://www.instagram.com/anzac_ Tel: 08 8226 8543 South Australia. on Instagram, South Australians profiled the 100th anniversary of the entry of understanding and appreciation of the centenary_sa/ Email: [email protected] Australia into the . sacrifices, privations, bravery, destruction, in The Last Post Ceremonies at the Further details will be available via Hashtags: #Anzac100_SA Web: anzaccentenary.sa.gov. pain and agony of war. Australian War Memorial on Facebook The Poppy Trail project comprises a range anzaccentenary.sa.gov.au or by telephoning #AnzacCentenary_SA au/cheer-up-hut-club of cultural events and an exhibition series in The project is an initiative of the South 08 8226 8543 in the coming weeks. and the Peter Badcoe VC profile. #CheerUpHutClu