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The official journal of The Returned li Services League of Australia WA Branch [lncollXJratectr PO BoxY3023 Perth 6832
Patron: The 6overnor of Western Australia His Excellenc!:J Lieutenant 6eneral _John Sanderson A[
* .ANZAC DAY ((Tiiey onfg deserve freedom _ .-Wfiiiiltllliiiii cere. ....,... also runs several programs and •man111a1'11~~n to·help you remain active and independent.
Tile information includes:
\\ ~ Advice about services in your local area
Promotion of healthy and active living
Help and support with social and day clubs
Support for volunteers helping veterans
Assistance with respite care
Support for those in a caring role
Personal financial information
Equipment and appliances fur independent living
Repatriation Transport eligibility
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CO'Ver picture: Pilatus PC9s ofNo 2 Fl~ Trainiflg School Diamond Nine Formation. Photo by CI?L K Chambers · Phacographic Section RAAF Perth State Executive ANZAC DAY • STATE PBESIDENT Token Appeal ~00 1 K.J. Bliden _, THE 3RD Annual ANZAC Day Token Street SENIOR VICE • PRESIDENT' ' Appeal has been authorised for collection on W.E. Gaynor OAM RFD Wednesday, 25 April 2001.
Please note that on the 25th collections can be JUNIOR VICE • PRESIDENT D.G. Rasmussen made in public locations, these primarily ·are: Streets/roads etc; Railways; STATE SECRETARY Bus stops; and Shane Seers OAM JP Taxi ranks.
HONORARY TREASURER Shopping Centres, pubs, clubs, markets and the R F. Carter like are NOT classed as public places and therefore with approval of management of these premises, collections can occur prio( to ANZAC COMMITI'EE Day. F. Abbott, J:R. Babbage, J. Brigden, Mrs B. Clinton, L. Copley, M.T. Flanders, D.C. Hall, G. Hourn, N.J. The rules and regulations for collecting are the . ~ Johnston, O.L. Lovelle JP, G.W. Norton, W.P. James same as for Remembrance Day, Poppy Day DSC RAN, F.B. Standen JP, P. White DCM SS, K.R. Appeal. Whiting. Congress 2000 resolved that all proceeds from COUNTRY VICE · ·PRESIDENT the ANZAC Day Street Appeal would be divided R.L. Hatch equally, that is 50150 between the Sub-Branch and State Branch after costs. COiJNTRY REGIONAL VICE · PRESIDENTS Sub-Branches are requested to give the E.J.Bowman (North West) ANZA<;: Day Appeal the same support given to F.Sharp (Northern Wheatbelt) Poppy Day, funds raised pay for ceremonial and A.J. Hutcheson JP (NorthEasternWheatbelt) commemorative activities such as ANZAC Vacant (Central Wheatbelt) Day/Remembrance Day and Wreath Laying Vacant (Gre.at Southern) Services. J.E. Southorn (Upper South-Western) Order form for tokens are available from ANZAC House. Vacant (Lower South-Western) E.I. Morgan (Low'er Great Sout~ern) R.A. Martain (Eastern Goldfields)
TRUSTEES R. Mercer AM RFD ED; R. Stone AM,JP. D.R. Warren AM RFD
HONORARY ARCHITECT K. Broadhurst FRAIA ARIBA and human rights handed to us by Great Britain; unlike the STATE PRESIDENT'S USA, we didn't have to fight for our freedom!
MESSAGE • To remember with great tride those 100,~00 young Australians who loved their. c9uritry enough (their families, friends and wa-r of life) to. · on the line ,like we did, ourselves and to;~lif:Jti.iilla sacrifice if necessary.
• To ponder our overall sm.bility I believe the existing system'of Constitutional Monarchy has made this poiii[NUID.: is one of the six (6) oldest democracies in
• Australia is a land of infinite resources, great ~- vast contrasts. In only 213 years we bavo acbjp. a remarkable. degree of development througho1U 1be laud - made possible by stability of government.
• Our multiculturaf society has added a UDiqucme&l to the fabric of Australian· society; this diversity has b~ and enriched us.
I am personally glad that Australia's Olymptcs were- so sHccessful. Australians proudly sang Advance Australia Fair A What does Australia Day with gusto and meaning. To many, the Australian Flag mean to Australians? became more endeared particularly to our young people who, quite rightly, now identify it with success and as our greatest SEVERAL young Australians in· their early 20s with national symbol uniquely Australian. whom I spoke recently said that to them Australia Day meant another public holiday and fireworks. One said it was to It is up to each one of us as serving or ex-serving members commemorate Confederation in 190 I ; another told me it was to keeP. emphasising one important thing whenever we can. to celebrate Australia becoming a nation in its own right. Unless Australians remain vi&Jlant the freedom we take for Overall, the answers were not what I had expected! I granted may be taken from us. We will not be allowed, with immediately thought of a recent press report from the UK, only 1/ 100 of the worlds population, to continue to occupy which indicated that only 20% of school children questioned Ill Q. of the werlds land unless we remain strong! If our had had any idea of who Sir Winston Churchill was. Indeed young people get no other message we've got to keep telling some were reported to have said that they thought Adolf them till they believe it - THE PRICE OF LIBERTY IS Hitler had been Britain's wartime leader! Although we can ETERNAL VIGILANCE. . say that the ANZAC Day message and its meaning is probably better well known and understood by most young Australians now, more than ever hefore, we certainly cannot Fremantle Barracks be as confident with the meaning ot: Australia Day. ON Sunday 14 January 2001 , Premi'er Richard <;:ourt announced that W A had been successful in having the There are those (according to media reports) who think Federal Government,transfer ownership of the Fremantle that ANZAC Day should be Australia' s National Day and Barracks to Western Australia as a Centenary of Federation that Australia Day ought to be abolished entirely; some initiative. \ consider that commemorating 26 January is indeed discriminatory to Australia's Aboriginal population. Over This is indeed a great victory for the ex~service community the past two years, during the RSL Cadet of the Year in Western Australia, the volunteers, the City of Fremantle selection process, I made a point of asking the finalists and all those in the community who supported the fight to whether ANZAC Day and Australia Day should be save the Barracks. The League in this State, fully backed by combined. With rare exceptions these fmalists were adamant National RSL, can now be proud that our combined efforts that each should remain separate - for different historical and contribution were, in the end, successful. The retention reasons. of the Barracks and ~e Museum were won by People Power as a Team Effort, over a long period. Well !fone everybody. Subject to approval in principle by the Prime Minister, Thank you for what you did and congf!!tulations. Major General Michael Jeffery AC AO(Ml~).CVO MC_ may soon head up a select team of prominent Citizens to w1dely I understand, that while ownership of th.e ,site will be vested consult with Australians from different stratas in each State. in the State Government, the <::ity of Flremantle is to handle The idea will be to provide recommendations to help the administration on the Government's behalf. The Museum rationalise the medium term future of ANZAC Day, will be charged a peppercorn rental and remain in sitp. nationally, and also consider Australia Day. In the me?"time Personally. I am oveijoyed and delighted with the outcome. I've searched my own soul on the meaning of Australia Day .. - what does it mean to me? . There are some who would say that the fate of the • I am proud to be an Australian ~nd_ lucky to be ahve to Barracks was a foregone conclusion on the basis of a State reside in this great continent (albeit g1rt by sea!) and then a Federal election combined with the Centenary of As a citizen it's great to share the heritage, which ':'e _all Federation take so much for granted. The heritage of freedom, JUStice year; I do not share this view. In any event I would like to behalf of the League in a very professional manner. mention certain persons who, in particular, s hould get a Moreover, until we obtain GST exemption (which is special mention for their personal efforts in helping to retain currently predicated on achieving PBI Status), we are bound the Barracks: - Senator Ross Lightfoot; Graham Edwards to conform to the law and pay the GST due on membership MP, Member for Cowan; Carmen Lawrence MP, Member for fees. May I therefore respectfully request thaJ, where Fremantle; Ms Dale O}sen; ~essrs Paul Bridges; John Pick; applicable, the members of certain sub-branches co-operate Jim Dalton; Wayne Gardiner RFD and John Deykin. and assist in this matter rather than continue to be obstructive and unco-.operative? I respectfully suggest it is useless being ANZAC Day Albany 2001 a dog owner and then barking yourself at every opportunity! FEDERAL Leader of the Opposition Mr Kim Beazley National Constitution recently indicated that he would be in Albany on ANZAC Day 200 I. The indications are that a number of RSt Sub I AM sure you've all beard before, the old saying: -- Branches also propose to be represented so that the Centenary 'the well laid plans of mice and men'. As previously of Federation Albany event now promises 'to be a unique and indicaled in the Summer Edition of The Listening Post it was successful historical occasion in the calendar of this State. anticipated 'that, at an Extraordinary Meeting of National The Bishop of Bunbury, the Right Reverend David ~cCall Congress to be held in November 2000, the League's DD, has kindly offered to officiate both at the Dawn Service Constitution would be approved. In the event, the matter was on Mt Clarence and the City March and Parade. deferred until the National Congress 2001.
I understand that the Bishop will. conduct an Evensong at St John's the night before ANZAC Day and that he also RSL War Veterans' proposes to have a Eucharist at the same venue between Gunfire Breakfast and the Parade at a time to be advised. Homes (WVH) The Eucharist would be similar to the original Dawn Service THE Development Application (DA) has been submitted conducted by the Reverend Artbur White all those years ago. to local Council and following approval to proceed will cost the League some $50,000. Preparation and submission of the On behalf of the W A State Branch I am grateful to DA and payment of this fee is apparently mandatory; there ANZAC Day Albany 2001 Committee Chairman Don being no way that redevelopment can occur without an Meredith JP and the members of his Team who have put approved DA. Under the capable Chairmanship of Rod much effort into this activity to ensure its success: - Messrs Willox JP the overall redevelopment is proceeding, albeit Mike Ruffin OAM; Wayne Gardiner RFD; Percy White slowly, However, I anticipate that some demolition of the DCM SS and Digger Cleak. WVH site may have started before ANZAC Day this year. The RSL WVH Board takes the view, which I share, that it is Full details of this unique Albany ANZAC Day 2001 event far better to proceed slowly and get it right than to rush in and have been promulgated to all RSL sub-branches via Sub get it wrong. Branch Circular. Should there still be questions they should be directed in the first instance to ANZAC House on 9325 9799 and/or Digger Cleak, President of the Albany RSL Sub Editor of The Listening Branch on phooelfax (08) 9851 4385. Post ANZAC Day Perth 2001 AS some young girls used to say, we are still waiting for 'Mr Right'. We need an Editor to take over The Listening AS His Excellency, Lieutenant General John Sanderson Post from C bris Brooks who has made a wonderful AC, Governor of Western Australia, will be in Albany for contribution over the past two years. If yo~ have the skills, ANZAC Day, His Honour Mr Justice David Malcolm AC, the motivation and some time we would be delighted to talk the Lieutenant Governor, has kindly accepted an invitation to with you. be the Reviewing Officer in Perth and to give the ANZAC Day Address. Mr Bill Gaynor OAM RFD, Senior Vice P1 esident, will ably accompany Mr Justice Malcolm. The Trustees of the League Principal VlP at the Kings Park Dawn Service 200 I will be FOLLOWING the recent resignation for reasons of ill Brigadier Duncan Warren AM. Full details of the Perth health from League Trustee Commodore David Orr RAN ANZAC Day activities should be included in this issue of David''S replacement is The Listening Post. (Rtd), I am pleased to announce that to be Brigadier Duncan Warren AM RFD. We look forward to working with Duncan in the near future and wish him. well GST Update 2001 in his new appointment. We also wish David Orr a speedy recovery and return to good health.
INEVITABLY, there is some not unexpected confusion in KENBLADEN the community over the Government's new Tax system; the RSL is no exception. It would be helpful, however if certain members of one or two sub-branches who will remain anonymous elected to co-operate with the State Branch Headquarters and allowed them to handle the details, rather Remem~rance Day Luncheon 2001 than try to hinder the on-going process of administration. JHE Returned & Setvices League of Australia W ABranch lnc. Dealing with the Australian Tax Office (ATO) is an exacting will be hos!ing the Millennium Remembfance Day Luncheon at task and the process must be done meticulously and the Langley Hotel on Sunday, 11 November 2000. Please note professionally. Our State Secretary, Shane Seers OAM JP, is in your diaries for this special event. Bookings can be made the CEO and he is dealing with the ATO on the whole through Joan Dowson on Ph: 93816712. question of Public Benevolent Institution (PBI) Status on STATE SECRETARY'S The GST impost and MESSAGE member~hip
This particular issue is prominent in· the LJila.ile~liD~'r:l because it affects every member of the HI'IIIIC'IL''Wlltb,,DG!t;.:: exceptions.
The State Branch commenced negotiatiC)lls ~~ in April 2000 for recognition as a Public Bu.eWient Institution (PBI) and to have our mcmbersbip OST tleinpt. This has been previously explained to Congress Del•rlea as one of the reasons for the re-write of the Rules.
Since April 2000 a further four docUments wit£ a tinanc:i8l report have been provided to the ATO to prove our eUsa~ for PBI status. I have recently received a further 24 questioos from the ATO requiring detailed advice on League4'unctions and administration. THERE are several key issues I would like to address that are particularly relevant to you the membership. In the text of the A TO's letter two very pertinent observations were made:
Membership Renewals I. The "public perception in that (in WA) the primary functi(:m of the League is ANZAC Day and other military 2000 saw the review of the annual membership system and remembrances". the introduction of a number of processes and procedures to improve this service and ultimately the cost to the League. One observatio'n is that the RSL is highly visible and recognised for its role on ANZAC Day and Remembrance Day. The State Branch adopted a "Bar Coding" system that was adequate to meet our needs and improve the method of It could also be said that the professional manner, renewal. We were advised that the program and equipment empathy and confidentiality given in advocacy and welfare is prevalent, as it well should be. were standard and beca.use no RSL special requirements existed it would only take one week to procure and install. "Statistics" are now being prepared for submission to the' This took six weeks. Then we had numerous problems with ATO. the equipment, all of these beyond our control. 2. You (the RSL) "will appreciate that a decision to give PBI status to the W A Branch will have Australia wide Initially we were not overly concerned as we were also implications". ( waiting on advice from the ATO on the GST impost on 0 • The W A submission and justification is just that, it membership renewal. This I will cover later. details the operations ofthe RSL in WA. 0 0
The staff commenced in-house printing and preparation of It could also be said that if all States perform the ·same the membership renewals, which would reduce operating operations there are no implications, but justifications. costs. This was going as planned until it was realised the bar It has also been noted that some State ,Branches in the coding was in a position unacceptable to Australia Post. East have GST exemption on ·subscriptions, how did they get it on similar submissions as W ks? 'f.he ATO · After a great deal of angst and effort renewals were finally advised that the deci'Sion was made prior to receipt of all 'States submissions. released immediately prior to Christmas. More importantly the RSL W A Branch has been We are still having some problems with the technology and "granted" GST exemption on Ordinary Membership are working to address this as a priority; I hope this explains Fees as members of tHe State Branch. the delay in responding to renewals. Please be assured they are being actioned. reworked and reviewed to reduce the escalating costs, With a proviso-PLEASE NOTE: ($50,000.00 subsidy in 2000). Until such time as the RSL (WA Branch) is endorsed The League cannot sustain the costs of the magazine at its as an Income tu cbarity (PBI) all membership wiU be current level without some major changes. These could be: subjed to GST. User pays - that is all submissions for inclusion are as is the case with advertisers and charged to Whilst the GST on mem~rihip is the most important costed, issue to members, it is as equally important that the WA p~oviders. ' Branch be endorsed for PBI status. PBI status wiU assist three times the League financially in'&Ilost of its operations, That The Listening Post is distributed particularly in our homes and hostels. annually at relevant times i.e.
Whilst I have endeavoured to proVide a brief overview of • preceding ANZAC Day; processes and procedures with the ATO and GST, 1 still • post State Congress; remain optimistic that we will achieve our goal by • post National Congress and Remembrance Day. remaining "ever vigilant" and be endorsed with PBI. status. This would provide relevant and specific detail for each event as well as League issues at State and Federal level. 2001 - WA Branch I must stress these are suggestions only and have not been fully researched at this time. It is mainly to highlight to receive THE. STATE Branch has and will continue financial concern with production. advice on results of sub-branch elections and annual reports up to and including March. GST - RSL where are we A number of sub-branches have advised of difficulties filling office bearers positions. This problem is one that will at? continue to grow in certain locations due to the natural attrition of membership. In most cases there is little if THE RSL WA Branch lnc has recently received a anything that can be done to alleviate the immediate problem. complaint from the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) that the State Branch may have mislead Those sub-branches that are having these problems may or deceived consumers (the members) regarding the full cash consider amalgamation as one option. This, however is price of a membership subscription. . dependent on the membership of that particular sub-branch. A response to the complaint has been forwarded to the It is something that members need to be aware of and ACCC addressing the-complaint, ~ey acknqwledge the RSL consider their sub-branches position for the future. has endeavoured to advise members through the sub-branches Annual Membership Renewal. It is very pleasing to note, however, that in 2000/200 I two new sub-branches have been approved by the State Executive Previous advice had detailed that GST was payable and Committee: South Mandurah and Ellenbrook that a cost of $3.00 was the GST amount to be paid, however we did not add the $30.00 plus $3.00 giving a. TOTAL of To both previous and those new members of the RSL, $33.00 (GST inclusive). congratulations on your achievements. The ACCC advised that the RSL WA branch should again There have also been enquiries from some northern country advise the membership of the cost of membership for 200 I at . regions enquiring about raising a new sub-branch; we will a total cost of$33.00 (GST inclusive). I await the outcome and their advice on their future sub-branch endorsement. Please be assured that it has not been the intention to mislead or deceive members at any time. The $3.00 increase was approved at Congress to be used for RSL W A Branch The Listening Post operational requirements and the GST was always intended magazine to be conditional. Please refer to the Membership Renewal Reminder in this THIS is the third edition of the "new" Listening Post and edition. feedback from membe~s. other States and purchasers of the magazine . indicates it is an improvement on past issues in SHANE SEERS OAM JP quality and content.
There is no doubt that the quality has improved markedly; ANZAC DAY TRANSPORT but the cost of production and distribution has increased IF_any veterans require transport in the ANZAC Day March, alarmingly. please contact: Cars and mini-buses The Listening Post has been redesigned, redeveloped, Lois Portelli on 9339 4807 Jeeps Jack McRoberts on 9364 7463 ANZAC DAY 2001 Days to assist with proposed redevelopments in Perth CBD. The March and Service were relatively successful, however Procedure Changes did require some fine-tuning in a number of key areas. As a result of information received from Unit and Kindred THE planning, preparation and the co-ordination for Al~ZAC Associations and in particular the ANZAC Day Day 200 I has commenced in earn.est. number qf improvements will tie introduced in 200 • Consideration was. therefore given to those As a direct.result of recommendations from Unit and detailed below, they are: • Kindred Associations, support elements and members-a number of minor improvements have been introduced for Distan.ce - with our· ageing v~terans, the distance ~ ANZAC Day 200 I. march has caused some concern. In 2000 se,ne Uni'$: 8Dd Assosiations were relocated to shorten the distances, this \vas Dawn Service successful, however the march on the grass ca'used concern:
COMMENCING with the Dawn Service, we are continuing This has been addressed for 2001 with a SaJu.tiq to review this Service and facilities to ensure that those Dais to be located in St Georges Terrace. op20si~ attending are adequat~ly catered for. improvements this year Howard Street. This will have of Official Salute include: given as an "Eyes-Right".
As contingents enter The Esplanade (Aif Curlewis Gardens), I. Additional seating - to provide assistance to aged Parade Marshals will direct them to their appointed positions and frail Veterans, one hundred seats are to be via- the shortest route. Marchers will not march past the VIP provided on the upper level at the Court of Dais, as they will have previously provided a "Salute" in St Contemplation. This initiative was introduced in Georges Terrace. 2000 and proved to be successful with comments received from Veterans. Please Note: Hospital/Military Vehicles will forin up on 2. Narration - it is common knowledge within the Langley Park and follow the ADF Contingent and Se.rvices . Veteran and Defence Communities as to those through· St Georges Terrace. This has been introduced for procedures adopted for the conduct of the Dawn those veterans in vehicles to be-able to be participative within Service, however that is not always the case with the the veteran's contingents and be more involved with the wider community. March by parading through the Veteran's Units on the southern side of St Georges Terrace. · To assist those members of the community who attend the Dawn Service, this year will see the All changes are to provide equal opportunity for all introduction of the explanation of customs, participants in the march and service and Improve the traditions, key actions and protocols. organisation in the interest of participants. Tlie protocols of the Dawn Service, being a Silent AT1AST-1HE Service will be paramount when any explanation \ will be given, it is proposed to provide detail: NORTHERN
a. As the Official Party enters the Court of TERRITORY'S .. ftlll.... ""' Contemplation; b. On the commencement of the Official Wreath Laying, this will be limited to VIP Wreath Layers; c. A very brief introduction to Reveille Silence - Retreat.
At the conclusion of the Service the principal ~lP may be requested to address those in attendance.
March/Service Pe~
THE ANZAC Day March and Service underwent significant change in 2000 to conduct a rehearsal for future ANZAC ~-
Leaa~ RSL • BAND FORMING.·UP AREAS WArds State Executive EX-SERVICE ORGANISATIONS Rei of Veterans A ANZAC DAY 2001 A * ~ r ABORIGINAL AND TORRES Naval Association Exec S.TRAIT ISLANDERS Fleet Air Ann D HMAS Perth VETERANS AND SERVICES T HMAS Sydney ASSOCIAnON HMN) Hobart HMAS Canberra-Siiropshire HMAS Australia J* HMAS Westral~I E- BALl auo +-L-1 DuAl' DuAl' DuAl' H--·-U- HA&IH BALl "·-· BAND BAND Ari.inta WaiTS-Bataan - 39'ers Munga BCOF HMAS HMAS Submarines D.E.M.S Allied Merchant Brisbane Assault Assn Seaman KSEAVA H* *D ,venue ADAA G BAND BAND Vietnam Vets 6 DIVCAV E Ret Sisters 212CD8 BAND VAD/AAMWS 215CD , . RAACW 0 216CDO ~~c Z Force lWA.~ 102FD BTY R Red Cross RAEMEW AWLA Z Force ~'AU,hSt Georges Cathedral G ,. RAAC 17 Const Sqn Wksp RAEME VA BAND RAA 1FDHosp.W E 2/3 Fd Regt Gulf War/Peacekeepers RAAFA 217 Fd Regt Def Reserves s WAAAF AAAssn Pier Street Nat. Svcmns WRAAF 213 Lt AA .__ _ __, Airfield Const. Sqn I K* BAND Bomber Command *E BAND RAE Water RAEME RAS1as 211 ' New Zealand Pathfinder Units SVY B.iSA · , RAF POW E1 BAND ~Nc;:;~lng Drum Corps 467-463 Sqn 2111Bn , 2116Bn*F BAND 213 214 . 25 13 lnf Bde 460 Sqn 2128Bn, 2132Bn MG MG MG AIF Group Artic Conveys Vets 468 S(!n 2/43Bn, 2148Bn Bn Bn Regt RMAssn BAND WRENS T St Andrews Church GUARDS Sutherlands Sqn *G Palestine Police E Catalina BAND L* WA Spitfire RAR Assn BAND R Fighter Sqn 1 RAR Pegasus UIX>n Malaya & Borneo Vets UNIT POSITIONS MAYBE SUBJECT TO MINOR NOim8£!dy R BAND 7 RAR ALTERATIONS DUE TO CHANGES IN;NUMBERS Bunna ~tar 25 5,gn BAND Rhodesian A No. 3 Telecom OF VETERANS/FAMILIES MARCHING ~rthAmerican Vets C · 3R~n BAND A~ Au~~ THE FORMING UP AREAS WILL ALSO BE ADVERTISED IN THE E ~AAr-w Aust lnt Assoc Polish RAAFNS RAASC WEST AUSTRALIAN ON MONDAY, 23 APRIL 2001. Greek RAAOC Netherlands 217 FdAmb Vietnamese 2113 Fd Amb ANZAC House lrwin Street PLEASE.NOTE: THERE ARE CHANGES FROM 2000 FORMING UP AREAS ANZAC DAY ALBANY Subsequently, necessities of war required other arrangements but Albany continued to play a role in support of the war 2001 effort. ANZAC Day will.commence with the Dawn Service, followed by a Gunfire Breakfast for se~i?g members of the ADF and RSL members. I understand'lhat the Bishop of parts of the Victorian, Tasmanian, Bunbury will be conducting a Eucharist at St John's, similar Western Australian colonial forces were emfMii~il· to that held by the Reverend Arthur White at his original Town to assist the British Government Dawn Service. The timing of this is yet to be confmned. Boers. These detachments, later converted from mounted infantry, were initially combined as..'Tbci ,A1li8Uil}!l~ The mid-morning march will be timed to be ready for a Regiment'. The colonials were at last together, for Royal Australian Air Force fly past at 11.00 am. It is planned service abroad. to have a ".Beating the Retreat" ceremony af 5.00 pm. on 25 April conducted by the Army Band and ll/28th Battalion, On 9 July 1900, Royal Assent was given to tbe The Royal Western Australian Regiment. Commonwealth of Australia C~?nstitution Act. On 17 September of that same year, an Order in Council apl?roved The Governor of Western Australia, His Excellency a proclamation which declared that the union of New South Lieutenan~ General John Sanderson AC, will take the salute Wales, Victoria, South Australia, Queensland, TastDIIDia and for the ANZAC Day march in Albany. Western Australia should take effect from I January ~ I.
To give the best possible assistance to those planning the On I March 1901 , 28,923 colonial soldiers, compris~d of march in Albany, it is essential to advise Digger Cleak I ,457 permanent, 18,603 militia and 8,863 unpaid volunteers, (President of the Albany RSL Sub-Branch) on phone/fax (08) were transferred to the new Australian Army. Major General 9851 4385 with the numbers from your sub-branch who Sir Edward Hutton took command of the Commonwealth intend marching. Forces from 26 December 1901. Albany's Link to ANZAC THE FIRST CONVOY: War was declared by the British . ANZAC Day Units~ Government on 4 August 1914, three days after Germany declared war on Russia. Australia's cabinet, however had ROYAL AUSTRALIAN NAVY • met on the 3rd and resolved to provide military support to t~e Mother Country as requirl!d. Following those declarations, HMAS ADELAIDE: This FFG holds the distincti.on of plans were put in place t~at saw the largest Commonwealth being the first gt!ided missile frigate to be home ported at convoy assembled in King George Sound in _November 1914 HMAS Stirling, Fleet Base West. She has been based in WA bound for the Middle East, and its troops for Gallipoli. since 30 Ocwber 1992. For anti-submarine work, the FFG is equipped with flight deck hangars for two S-?OB-2 Seahawk 29,779 personnel, 7,477 horses, and 70 guns were helicopters. To satisfy close defende, the ship is fitted with embarked on 38 transport ships, 28 Australian and I 0 New two sets of Mk 32 triple torpe~o · tubes . The ship's sensor Zealand. They were accompanied and protected by six package includes long range radars for air ail~ surface warships, one British and (remarkably) one Japanese cruiser, surveillance, electronic warfare 'surveillance sensors and a two Australian cruisers and two light cruisers of the New medium range sonar for the detection of submarines. A Zealand Squadron. The convoy sailed from Albany on computer based command and control system pr-ocesses Sunday, 1 November 1914 at 5.45am. Albany was the last information as well as target data received by data link from sight of Australia for thousands of young soldiers arid sailors. other ships and aircraft.
oniER CONVOYS: Albany was the obvious place for HMAS CANBERRA: The proud tradition of the first the final rendezvous before leaving for the Middle East and Canperra was revived b¥ the commissioning of the present Europe. The port had been the major trade link to WA and ship in 1982. Today's Canberra is a guiged missile frigate. therefore had the resources to bunker and suppo.rt sucb fleets She is less than half the size of the previous Cdnberra and and it was big enough to hold them. As a result, a second has only a third of the cre"iv. Despite this she has extensive convoy was assem bled in Albany within months. capabilities against all threats and has modem missiles and radars. Some of her missiles have a range of over I 00 miHtary information and intelligence. Among the many jobs km, more than four times the range of the first Canberra's are light armoured fighting vehicle drivers, mechanics and guns. She has seen service in the Red Sea helping to enforce communication systems operators. The Squadron is Un-ited Nations sanctions against Iraq. In early 1996 equipped with the M-113 family .of armoured fighting Canberra moved her home port to the Royal Australian vehicles. Mounted units in WA go back as far ,as 1862. In Navy's new base a~~ Stirling 1n WA. 1901, the Volunteer Cavalry Regiment was formed and this is where A Squadron has its origins. The Regiment first saw HMAS DARWIN: A long-range escort with roles action at Gallipoli, where Second Lieutenant Hugo Thr9sseU including area air defence, anti-submarine warfare, gained a Victoria Cross, being the only Lighthorseman in surveillance, reconnaissance and interdiction. She. can WWI todo so. counter simultaneous threats from the air, surface and sub surface. The principle weapons of Darwin are the Standard ROYAL AUSTRALIAN AIR FORCE ~ medium range anti-aircraft missile and the Harpoon anti surfac~ missile, both of which are launched from the Mk 13 NO 2 FLYING TRAINING SCHOOL: Is l.at launcher on the forecastle. A 76mm gun to counter both RAAF Base Pearce, about 50 km north of Perth. All the aircraftand surface threats is fitted forward of the funnel and pilots for the RAAF and the Royal Australian Navy {RAN) one 20mm Phalanx.Close-in-Weapons System for anti undergo their basic flying training here and obtain their missile defence is located above the helicopter hangers. 'Wings' before continuing to operational conversion units where they learn to fly operational aircraft. No I Advanced ROYAL AUSTRALIAN ARMY .-- Flying Training School was established at Pearce in May 1958. The course at 2FTS now provides trainin~ ab initio 11/28 BATTALION ROYAL WEST ~IAN and advanced general, instrument, night and formation flying REGIMENT: The 11 /28 Battalion RWAR, a major part of and navigation. A graduate pilot in the RAAF must be 13 Brigade, has its HQ in Perth but also defends vital assets capable of flying the PC9/A with the skill and confidence in the Pilbara region. It has sub-units in Albany, Bunbury necessary to allow ready transition to operational aircraft. and Collie. Its normal strength is 500 soldiers, mostly riflemen, but with various specialists. Soldiers from I V28 NO 25 SQUADRON: Also based at Pearce, this squadron Bn have been successful in national military competitions. A provides jet conversion and operated Macchi jets until the section from Bunbury won on 2nd Division Military Skills change over began in late 2000 to the new Hawk trainer. competition in 1998. A team of paddlers also contested the annual Avon Descent white water river race. 11 /28 Bn has DON MEREDITH Freedom of the City of Albany enabling it to bear arms CHAIRMAN within the City precincts. RSL ALBANY ANZAC DAY 200 I COMMITTEE
7 FIELD BATTERY, ROYAL AUSTRALIAN ARTILLERY: The Battery provides artillery fire support for Brigade units in the battlefield. Jobs include loading and firing guns, calculating bearings and elevations for guns, UNIT AND KINDRED transporting guns and ammunition and providing radio communications. The unit also has its own· cooks, medical ASSOCIATION assistants, clerks and mechanics. There are currently vacancies within the unit across a wide spectrum of jobs. MEETING The origins of rhe 7 Field Battery (7 FD BTY) in WA can be traced back to 19 July 1870. It was on that day that the THE next Unit and Kindred· Association Union Troop of Western Australian Volunteers was formed. meeting will be held in the Galtipoli On I July 1872, the Western Australian Troop of Volunteer Room, ANZAC House on Tuesday, 3 Horse Artillery was formed. Under yet anotlier name, the April 2001 commencing at 2.00pm. battery was among the first to see action in Gallipoli and werit on to take part in significant campaigns on the Western Your Association representative would be Front. , most welcome to attend. As changes· continue to occur to the ANZAC Day A SQUADRON, 10 LIGHT HORSE: Is made up of a March and Parade, it is important that Squadron Headquarters, a Technical Support Tr~op and a. your Association is represented t~ discuss Reconnaissance Troop. Essentially, the role of those proposed.., changes. reconnaissance is to go out in the field to gather useful Officer and Chief Instructor of the Corps of Staff Cadets at COMMANDER 13TH the Royal Military College Duntroon. BRIGADE
He resigned from fulltime service in June 1996, eDtetq* part~time service in January 1998. As a Reservist Commander 5 Training Group and then CCllm.J~a~.. t Regional Training Centre W A when its tide was cball8fl~
Brigadier Edwards was born in South AfriCa. His primlr:)' school education was in England and he attended WA's Guildford Grammar School from 1964 to 1968. Bripdier Edwards has two adult children. His bobbies inclUde golf 8lld motor<;ycle riding. In his civilian employment Brigadier Edwards is the Chief Executive Officer of the Town of Kwinana; a local government authority.
. ANZACDAY/ REMEMBilANCE DAY SERVICES Brigadier Francis Richard Edwards, CSC l. Hold the Service in the proximity of a War MemotiBI Qr a t1agpole. FRANK Edwards entered the Royal Military College in 2. If you are conducting the Service on 25 April, you January 1969, graduating as an Infantry Lieutenant in may care to hold it at 11.00 am to coinc1de with December I 972 with a Bachelor of Arts (Military Studies}. the ceremony in Perth.
He was posted as a Platoon Commander to the First 3. All starid and face the memoriaVflag p
He was promoted to Captain in December 1974 and took 5. Wreaths are laid. up an appointment as a Staff Officer Grade 3 at HQ I Cadet 6. The Bugler (or rec;;orded music) sounds the Last Brigade in Brisbane until December 1975. Post and the flags are raised slowly to the masthead and then lowered to the half-mast His next appointment was as a Staff Officer Grade 3 at the position. School oflnfantry from December 1975 to December 1977; . a. The Ode is to be delivered by the designated Captain instructor at the Land Warfare Centre December person. 1977 to December 1979; promoted to Major as a Company Commander in 2/4 RAR from January 1980 to December 'They shall grow not old, 1981 and Operations Officer and Officer Commanding As we that are left gr«JW old, Age shall not weanr them, · Support Company 2/4 RAR December 1981 to December Nor the years conclemn, 1982. At the going down of the sun, And in the morning, He was the Senior Instructor Field Training at the Officer We will remember them'. Cadet School, Portsea from January 1983 to December 1984. The flathering repeats 'We will remetnber During 1985 he attended the Army Command and Staff them"'. · College, Fort Queenscliff. b. From December 1985 to December 1987 he was an Australian Army Tactics Exchange Instructor at the US Army c. Infantry School, Fort Benning, Ge?rgi.a. For ~is service he was awarded the United States Mel'_ltonous Servtce Medal.
He was promoted to Lieutenant Colonel in January 1988 d. and posted as Joint Operations Staff Officer (Land) HQ AJ?F from January 1988 to January 1990. He attended Jomt Services Staff College from January 1990 to June 1990 and received a Graduate Diploma in Strategic Studies.
From July 1990 to November 1992 he was Commanding The "Change the Flag" lobby, as part of the propaganda campaign, will try to tell you that Australia never had. a fJag until 1953. Well, when you look at the flag you are mdeed looking at 100 years of Australiap history in war and peace.
• This is the flag which King Edward 'VII and "the then Governor- General, The Earl of Hopetoun, proclaimed in 1903 as The Flag of the Commonwealth of Australia.
• This is the flag that was gazetted again in 1909 as the Flag of the Commonwealth of Australia. .
• This is the flag that was gazetted again in 1934 as the Flag of the Commonwealth of Australia.
THE AUSTRAbiAN • This is the flag legislated in the Flags Act 1953 as the NATIONAL FLAG Flag of the Commonwealth of Australia. • This is the flag that was carried on the b~ttlefields of WW I despite what some others may say. EVERY sovereign nation on earth flies its own National Flag, the symbol of the country, of the people an~ of the • This is the flag that was carried by Chaplain Merrington ideals and beliefs that those people Jive by and proclaun. of Emmanuel College and raised above his tent in Gallipoli and France in WWl and which is now carefully Our flag evolved from an open, world - wide competition in preserved in College archives 190 I. It attracted 32,823 entries and five equal winners were ~ declared. The first-named winner was Western Australia.'s • This is the flag that was raised at the Battle of Polygon own Annie Dorrington, who was born in England in 1866 and Wood 20 September 1917 by Lt. A.V.L. Hull ofthe 18th died in Perth in 1926. In 1998 her unmarked grave at Bn after the capture of a German pill-box. Subsequently Karrakatta was discovered by the Australian National Flag Sgt B. Bateson of the 26th Bn placed a second flag Association and is now adorned with a befitting memorial. thereon. This grave has been included as part of the Karrakatta Cemetery Historical Walk Trail I. • This is the flag which is now raised every morning at the little school in Villers-Bretonneux in France in memory For the Australian people, the Australian National Flag is of the thousands of Australians who were casualties profoundly symbolic - it is their Chief National Symbol. !Jle when freeing the village from the Germans in 1917. beautiful blue flag was officially flown for the first lime "aloft and free", at the Royal Exhibition Building in • This is the flag carried by Sir John Monash's lance bearer Melbourne on 3 September 190 I. The unfurling was in the historic march of 5000 Australian troops through performed by the Countess of Hopetoun, the wife of our first London on ANZAC Day 1919 - the flag that now resides Governor General, The Earl of Hopetoun, in the presence of in the Australian War Memorial. our first Prime Minister The Hon. Edmund Barton. • This is the flag that was flown over our first Parliament In 1966 the Governor General, Sir William Pal:!ick Deane, House in Melbourne, then in Canberra in·1927; and now acting on the advice of the Federal Executive Council, over our new Par1iament House in Canberra on its declared 3 September to be designated Australian National striking flagpole. Flag Day. ' • ' This is the flag that covered the coffin of The Unknown Third of September 200 I is the I OOth anniversary of the Soldier as he was laid \O rest in old Parliament House and first time the flag was officially flown. . now lays at the Austratian War Memorial.
The Australian National Flag Association was formed in • This is the flag ·which drapes the coffin of all ex 1983 with the strong backing of the RSL. The Association servicemen as they ~re borne t~ their last resting place. exists in all states and is primarily focused on retaining the Nation's chief symbol in its present form, and protecting it • This is the flag that was flying at the Residency in from the constant barrage of threats to change it. It is the Darwin when it was bombed by the Japanese on 19 belief of the Association that, whether or not, this country February 1942. It was riddled with bullets, the first flag becomes a Republic, our proud I 00 year old flag should damaged by enemy action on Australian soil. It was never change. taken south for safety, but brought back for the peace ceremony in 1946, flanked on ope side by the f)ag that Readers of this article may be aware that some of the so flew at Villers~Bretonneux in 1917 and on the other side called rich and famous in our society are working very hard by the flag flown by HMAS Sydney when it destroyed to have. our flag changed - for some inexplicabie the Italian Cruiser Bartolomeo Colleoni in the disrespectful or unpatriot.ic ·reason. In ~ost cases, the hidden Mediterranean in 1940 . . agenda is purely for monetary gams for themselves. However, we at the Australian National Flag Association are • This is the flag that was raised by Sb Derrick on a shell- working very bard on behalf of loyal and decent Australians -. to counter future threats against the flag of our glorious free country. tom tree at Sattelberg in 1945 Sgt Derrick was later awarded the VC.
• This is the flag that was raised over Kokoda, Lae, Buna, Gona an~ other towns in New Guinea as they were re taken from the Japanese in WWII.
• This is the flag commemorated on a speciiil plaque at Lae which reads "Here on 16th Septemb'er 1943 the Australian National Flag ·was raised by the Commander 25th Australian Inf. Btn to mark the capture of this important base from the Japanese".
• This is the flag that' was paraded at the Japanese surrender ceremonies and in victory marches.
• This is the Australian National Flag that hwig.in Amiens Cathedral in France for 46 years and now rests in the Australian War Memorial - having been replaced by the 19th Battalion Association - during the unveiling.of the DlsabHity and Special Rate Mont St Quentin Memorial 29 August 1971. YET THERE ARE THOSE WHO SAY WE NEVER Pension Appeals HAD A FLAG UNTIL 1953! Slmon MacDonald
• This is the flag that featured dramatically and with great reverence in the Sydney City March by Vietnam Veterans - when 508 national flags were paraded, one for Allowance Appeals each Australian who lost his life in that campaign. Slmon MacDonald • This is the flag that was raised by the released POWs at Changi in 1945.
• This is the flag that was raised by the Signallers of 3 Probate and Deceased Estates RAR on Hill 323 on Long Hoi in Operation Pinnaroo 19 David Miller March 1968. The original now rests in the Australian ·War Memorial.
• This is the flag being flown to this day by our Conveyandng and Settlements Peacekeeping Contingents on duty in various trouble Anne Hurley spots in our neighbouring area.
As we look at the Australian National Flag today, we should all remember that we are honouring a priceless piece Enduring Powel5 ofAttorney of. this country's history and heritage. Loy(!.l and patriotic Davld Miller Australians have the task ahead of them to protect our national flag against all 'would be vandals' who ~eaten to replace it with a nondescript piece of rag unrelated to · Family Law anything of the past lOO years. Susan Duncanson
As previously stated, The Australian National Flag Association will fight on behalf of patriotic Australians to Criminal Law retain our beautifi.Jlly recognisable flag in its present form. Mlchael Clarke Our strength can, however only be in numbers, because the unpatriotic people who wish to change our flag apparently have unlimited·financial resources and can be very persuasive to the ill informed in our community .. Kott Gunning Should you wish to join us in our struggle to retain this LAWYERS wonderful national icon, please contact the Australian National Flag Association WA (lnc), PO Box 7603 Cloisters Square, Perth 6850. Telephone (08) 93~1 7406 o.- Fax 9321 7007. We welcome your support. Level t t , Australia Place, t 5 Wllllam Street, PER11i 6000 Emaii:J The artwork blends photographic, painted and sketched _imagery, as well as words and physical objects to convey the (lj,versity ofthe Army's service throughout the century. An embroidered map of the world depicting seven operational campaigns highlights the significant role the Australian soldier has played in shaping our country. Featured in the lower-right corner is an icon of bush soldiering, a ration-pack spoon, better know as a FRED and placed diagonally across is a snippet of barbed-wire. The central figure is a modem-day soldier, surrounded by a Chief of Army Lt-Gen Peter Cosgrove takes delivery of a procession of ghosts which represent his fallen brothers and limited edition artwork depicting the Centenary of the Army sisters. and one-hundred years of soldiering. Lt-Gen Cosgrove accepted limited edition print number CHIEF OF ARMY recently received a montage depicting the 190 I on beha~ the of army and further editions will be army's one hundred years and seven campaigns worth of presented to the Governor General and Prime Minister at the heritage. Army Centenary Dinner. Lt-Gen Peter Cosgrove took delivery of the artwork from Market Link Solutions Managing Director, Stephen Davie at a presentation at Army HQ. Two military artists were commissioned to portray the Australian soldier of yesteryear alongside those of today, and the historical bonds that connect them all. who Australians are, I think it is a very important part of this Tyrrell's continue to serve country." AS the first wave of Australian soldiers scrambled up the The selection of 1901-2001 wines from the 143-year-old beach at Gallipoli Peninsular on April 25th 1918, there winery is designed to cater for a wide ra:nge of drinking among them was a young wine maker from the Hunter preferences as well as for fine wine collectors. All bottles Valley. Avery Tyrrell had put on hold his ambitions as a carry the distinctive Cente.nary of the Army logo, which winemaker to serve his nation and pro~ect the Empire. proclaims teamwork, courage and initiative and a specjal 2001 message from the Army. · • Like his older brother in the Boer War, and his two sons in WWJI, Avery was continuing the Tyrrell family tradition of The "Army's anniversa\Y is great cause for celebration and service to Australia. our range of wines will help certainly help a lot of those ce.lebrations a.long," Bruce said. "I believe tha~ these wines Today, as a part of the Australian Army's IOOth anniversary will be the pnde of the table at messes and functions across celebrations, the Tyrrell family has again rallied to the cause. the country." As one of Australia's oldest winemakers, and one with a continued link to the Airny, Tyrrell's is proudly producing While Bruce's father was in New Guinea during WWII and the official range of Army 1901-2001 commemorative wines. his uncle flew transport for the Air Force, Bruce says the Tyrrell's association with the Army has had some lighter M\lnaging Director of Tyrell's Wines, A very's grandson moments. Bruce TyreU, says his family is proud of its long history and association with the Australian Army. The Tyrrell's winery, "Back in the Vietnam days there was an exercise called located next to Singleton Military area, continues to. welcome Contact, which ..yas held in the area o~er a couple of days. the generations of soldiers posted to the region. There were supposed io be only eigqt posts in the exercise. The soldiers on the exercise dubbed Tyrrelt's Winery as Post "To be able to help the Army celebrate its 1 OOth Nine and spent a lot of time on mlmeuvers here." ' anniversary is a great pleasure to the whole family. Our association with the Army goes back to the Boer War and is The Tyrrell 's 1901-200 I wines are part of the Offi<;,ia!1 something we are very proud of," he said. Army 1901 -2001 product range availa\>le by calling 1800 99 88 72 or www.marketlinksolutions.com.au "The Army has formed a very important part of the Australian culture and psyche with Gallipoli and the World War Two soldiers in the Pacific. That is very much part of Tyrrdl'• Glcobown E.tate Tyrrdl'•lndmdual V"rncyarcb "J1rrcll'• Private Bin Bo1dc:s adorned with Offt<:i.al Arm)' 2001 Crdt in Quality " i nes farurc mc:ss:agc from Army. Bonlcs Premium wine for collection or consumption. gold foil. M=g<: from Army on oock bbcl. md spc:cUI Ninp:~ck box faru~ m~gc and offiWI Sordes fe:arur< specially cast Army 2001 b..., Scmillon Owdonmy Army 2001 lruigni.t. crest. 2001 rv.·inpack anics mc::wgc from Army. Designed for immcdi~tc drinking :md \'t~tiliry. Moon Mountain Chvdonnay Vat 1 Hunter ScmiUon Clcn~wn Scmillon Chudonn.ay coruins of rwo only An a...,'lrd winning prt.mium Ch:.tn:lonruy. cnftcd in Vat I epitomises the benefits of patient bonlc pmnium \'Vicab 80% Sanillon and 20% OwdonN)' an dcpm uylc lh;u displays all the chal'lacristia of agcing that transforms thi.s unoakcd wine imo Shir.n Cabemcc it'l unique Hunter Valley tcrroir. argwbly rhe worlds 6nesr Semillon. An asy drinking red wine. nude with .a blend of Brokenb:.ck Shiru Var 9 Hunret Shiru Shim and G.bc:mct S:mvignon designed for it's soft Crated to capture the c:sscna: of du:si' Hunter Fim rdc:ased in 1962 Var 9 has been rhe flophip fruit qur.actcl'l :.tnd u.sc:r friendly tmnin finish. V.allcy S!Jif:IL l)ncU's Brokcnback Shiru is a fine ofTyrrdJ's Shir.u. production and U rcnowntd for cumple of wh.:u en bc: achic-l't'd in the Humcr with it's pcppayduractcrinia and longevity. high qu;dity fruit :md arcful ea handling. Ty=JI's Special Ag«< Tawny A port for any occ::uion. 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(08) 9221 7010 t ' . by membe~ ot; the Australian merchant ./Application lette,,. navy and only 64, of the 333 on boiU.d .!"Interview techniques E-mal : n rvllnk@tlnf'l.n.. l.au WtiiiPqt . sUrvived. .!"Employment referrals -.nntct•J•~~~Mst~c•• 14 May 1956 2 .RAR attacks communist terrorists near The Services Asalstan« Program Sungei Si~ut, Malaya. 16 May 1968 Battle for Fire Support Base CORAL in Vietnam. 19-20 May 1915 Lance Corporal Albert Jacka, 14th Battalion, AIF, becomes the first Australian to win a Victoria Cross in WWI. for his action at Gallipoli, Turkey. 27 May 1941 German battleship Bismarck sunk by Royal Navy. 30 May 1942 First RAF " 1000 bomber" raid on Cologne, Germany. 31 May- Japanese midget submarines raid BALCATIA MORLEY 1 June 1942 Sydney Harbour. Northlands Podiatry ~enti Podiatry Suite 5, 210 Amelia St Suite 2B, 15 Collier Rd PH: 9344 8399 PH: 9375 1153 They were· given a meagre pension but not granted access to BOOK REVIEWS Repatriation Hospitals. Many were in dire financial circumstances and unable to work full-time. MEDICOS AND MEMORIES by Dr Jim Dixon and Dr Bob Goodwin "We shall also remember them". BOTH authors served as at:fi!Jerymen with the 2/ 10 Field Regiment, but took up medical studies after tlte war. They Available from Bill Deacon, 13 Wigrpm St, Scamander, TAS wrote this book in an attempt to redress the s1tuation of so 7215 , many Australians being unaware of the sacrifice and Price $19.50-free postage. dedication of many ex-POW doctors 'other than Sir Edward "Weary" Dunlop. JOYTATE Told in general terms, the stpry is aimed at the genetal reader and is about the Australian POWs and medical staff, A VERY DIFFERENT particularly those belonging to the 2/10 Field Regiment. TYPE A brief account of the events leading to the capture of over by Loreley A Morling 15,000 Australians is given, after which the authorS focus on medical matters. They provide an insight into the difficulties faced by patients and doctors in the remote jungle c:amps THE LOCAL author took more than I 0 years to construct where the medicaf staff saved many lives. this biography of controversial journalist, and some may say traitor, John J. Holland, known as "Bill". Many photographs and drawings illustrate this book, which concentrates on the Burma-Thai Railway experience. Also Born at Kanowna, WA, on 5 July 1907, Holland moved to included is a first-hand account of the capture of 32 Katanning with his family in 1910 and to Perth four years Australian Army nurses following the sinking of the Vyner later. He attended several schools, being moved because of bad behaviour. Brooke off Banka Island. ~ The main body of the book includes several nominal roles, After several jobs in WA and Sydney, where he was followed by biographical sketches of 15 medical personnel, imprisoned for six months for forgery, he left Sydney and selected as being worthy of special mention. worked in Brisbane and Melbourne. Five years later, in 1937, he worked his way on a-ship to China where he had a Medicos and Memories is produced and printed at cost by friend who was a journalist. the 2/10 Field Regiment Association and all proceeds will be directed towards the maintenance of war memorials Working as a freelance journalist in Shanghai when the city conveying the message of the Malayan Campaign. fell to the Japanese, Holland arranged for a Japanese newsagency to use a local radio -station. From there he Available from selected military bookstores, RRP $20.00 or broadcast news commentaries and after Pearl Harbour from $25.00 posted direct from the Association, 16 Albert St, Tokyo. After falling out with his Japanese employers he was Victoria Point, QLD 4165. incarcerated in a Hokkaido jail until the end of the war when he was arrested by the Allies with the notorious Tokyo Rose. BILL TATE Eventually he was returned to Australia but managed to leave Fremantle as a crew member of a freighter. A comic BEYOND T.HE CALL opera chase over three continents followed in an attempt to · charge him with collaboration. ' An Account of Dedication and Bravery by Au&tralian Nurses in WWI He resettled in Japan in the 1950s and married a Japanese by L.A. (Bill) Deacon woman, who finalfy left him. John Holland died in 1972 aged 65 years and 5 days. ( ' I AM an ex-RAAF nursing sister who served in Vietnam and found this book most interesting. A~ailab l e from Loreley A Morling, 37 Weston Drive, Swan V1ew ~056. Price $25.00, plus postage $3.00 within These brave young women were volunteers and were not Austraha. accorded military status. They had to abide by the rules as if they were officers and couldn' t mix with the other ranks BILL TATE even through they could be or were fathers, brothers and boyfriends, and were not allowed to dance whilst on active service. NAVY REUNION A 'total of 2,692 nurses served, 384 received decorations A REUNION of ex-Navy men and w~men will.b~ and 21 died oh active service. Four nurses were awarded the held at the Busselton RSL Hail on Saturday 5 May Military Medal for bravery under fire, which became the 200 I c~mmencing at 11 00 hours. ' equivalent to the soldiers' Victoria Cross. The report from the CO didn't even mention the nurses' bravery. Cont~ct phone numbers: Peter Grant 9582 3474 The sisters served at Gallipoli and then in France, whicli had the co1dest winter for many decades. They worked 12 or Ron Peach 975-§ 3255 more hours straight and would come back in their off-duty Bill McCarthy 9752 2112 time to write letters "home" for the wounded. Gary McGrath 9752 4361 After their discharge many were so physically and mentally draineq they suffered ill health for the rest of their lives. ·THE FUSE SHOP IN the heat of battle few soldiers would have allowed their thoughts to stray long enough to consider hoy.' or where their ammunition was manufactured. It was something that you just took for granted, you never questioned, you knew it would work. You secretly prayed it would work, and in the end it always did the job asked of it. Few soldiers would have known at the time that six Formup for March Past: factories around Australia were busy working day and night to keep up the supply of .303 ammunition for tile Allied Refer West Australian Newspaper 23 AgQJ Forces. Fewer still would have known that one of these 2001 munitions factories was located at Welshpool where, with the help of more than 3,500 men and women,-over 256 million Reunion Venue: rounds of .303 ammunition were produced between 1942 and WA Fire & Rescue HQ, 480 Hay Street East 1945. Perth Known to few outside the factory and located adjacent to the .303 factory building was the Fuse Shop. Reunion Time: 1200 Hrs Here under the watchful eye of Arnold 'Skip' Foley, Engineer in Charge, some 200 men, mostly returned Contact: servicemen, worked on the production of the N° 12 Tracer Igniter *. Originally the shop was to be staffed with female Bruce Weber, 31lreland Way, BASSENDEAN operators (as was the main factory). However, as the number . WA 6054 of returned soldiers was increasing by 1942, the factory management decided to put on diggers. For some it was an Phone: (08) 9377 2103 Fax: (08) 9377 2178 opportunity to put the war behind them and take up ~ new career, for others it provided the chance for them to use their Email: [email protected] former skills in a way· that directly helped out their mates still in the thick of it. Web: http://users.bigpond.com/bweber . With the assistance of many tools and,gauges supplied by the Midland Railway Workshops Toolroom production increased to 12,000 Tracer-Igniters per week in two shifts and by war's end more than 433,000 units had been turned out by the Fuse Shop diggers. Now, more than 50 years on, little is known of these old ANZAC DAY diggers who worked in the Fuse Shop apart from a small mention .in the factory's Wrangler magazine. The article reported that amongst the first dozen men who started were Free parking will be three who held the Distinguished Conduct Medal: (former . . Kiwi) Bill Barker, Jim McCarthy (formerly of Northam) and Ken Stewart (formerly of Victoria). As they were all born available at the Concert between 1893 and I 895, it is most unlikely that they are still with us. But what about their mates and their families? What recollections and stories about wQrking in the Fuse Shop Hall Car Park and the remain? * ·No 12 Tracer-Igniter is a small~machined unit fitted into the rear of the 40mm Bofors A.A. Shell. City of Perth open air . Should any members know of anyone who worked in the Fuse Shop (or in the Welshpool Ammunition Factory) I car parks. would love to hear from them or their families. , I am also interested in any example of factory production, machinery O\ memorabilia for display purposes. I can be contacted on 9379 1935 or PO Box 154 Midland CP P 6936. -C1TY of PERTH ' City of Perth ,-arkiaa MARK COSTELLO HOLLYWOOD Private Hospital admitted a special patient recently: Miss Sylvia Perry who was commandant of the HOLLYWOOD UPDATE Voluntary Assistant Detachment unit and served in Darwin with the Australian Army Medical Women's Services during Relief for Chronic-Back Pain the WWll. :After the war Miss Perry returned to the position of Hospital Assistant Supervisor for the Repatriation General ~- Hospital. She retired from that position in 1966. An active member of the community with two terms as the Commissioner for the Girl Guides in W A and as a lifetime member of the RSL, twice served as President of the Returned Ex-Service Women's Sub-Branch of the RSL. She has been awar4ed a certificate in recognition of her service to the RSL, as well as an MBE for her contribution to the community. Miss Perry holds a special place in Hollywood's heart and was invited back to the hospital in 1998 to unveil a plaque to conimemorate the contribution of women in war. More Wards Planned for A REVOLUTIONARY treatment for chronic back pain is Hollywood now available at Hollywood Private Hospital in Nedlands. Known as Intradiscal Electothermal Therapy (IDET), the TWO new wards have been approved for construction in the treatment involves a special metal coil being inserted into the latest phase of Hollywood Private Hospital's redevelopment. affected disc. The coil is then heated to approximately 90 Work is scheduled to be completed by February 2002. The degrees celsius which alters the structure of the disc and wards will have a capacity of 30 beds each - 95% will be increases its strength. single room accommodation. The treatment is performed by pain specialists and is These extra beds will inqease the flexibility of bed primarily suitable for patients who have demonstrated disc utilisation and relieve the intense pressure on the beds pain that has not responded to conventional treatments. particularly over ihe winter months. Results to date have indicated a high success rate with patients requiring a single treatment session. The standard of accommodation will be similar to that of the Bullwinkel.Wing . . "Pati.ents may e~perience a transitory increase in pain 1mmed1ately followmg the treatment, though trials show this Hollywood's Executive Director Kevin Cass-Ryall said will lessen in ensuing weeks", said Dr Paul Graziotti. The "This current expansion and building program s upports key advantage of IDET is that there are relatively few side Ramsay Health Care's strategic vision. The intention is to effects .. The procedure usually takes half an hour to perform, consolidate the existing Ramsay businesses and Hollywood is ?Jld pat1ents are not required to stay overnight: The technique set to feel the benefits from this approach". IS new to Perth, but has been widely used with significant success in the United States and Europe. Kevin als? indicated that the redevelopment prog;.am will {lOt stop w1th the new wards. Also planned are two new ",Individual assessment by a physician is necessary to operatmg theatre.s, a new lntens_ive Care Unit, the fit-out of determine a patients suitability". th~ ~e~ond Card1ac Catheter Laboratory and the Hollywood Chmc IS earmarked for further expansion. 1 Dr Graziotti is available tor interview by appointment. For fu.rther information, contact: Special Patient at Hollywood TRISH MILLER Community Relations Manager Hollywood Private Hospital Monash Avenue Tel: 9346 6664 Fax: 9389 8470 Email: [email protected] 2000 Legacy Christmas Puddings Sincere thanks to all members and sub-branches who enthusiastically $Upported the sale and distribution of our Chirstmas Pudding~. Congratulat_ipns to all conc~med on the excellent results your efforts produced. Wear Austrana•s -- Pride on Friday, April 20 Buy a badge and help Legacy keep the promise it made more than 70 years ago to look after the widows and children of H~lp -keep the deceased war veterans. Since then, Legacy has expanded its charter to include peacekeeping operations (East Timer, Legacy torch Rwanda, Somalia, Bosnia) and all service personnel killed while on hazardous service or training for war, such as burning tho·se who died in the Have you ever Blackhawk helicopter thought of making a (1996) and H M A S bequest in your Will to Westralia ( 1 9 9 8 ) help . Legacy? By tragedies and ·the RAAF · remembering Legacy in your F-111 accident off Malaysia Will, you will be leaving an (1998). ' enduring gift that will help provide Legacy is ·a voluntary, vital support for the wiqows and not- for-profit, organisation that receives no direct g o v e r n m e n t children of deceased veterans and assistance. This year, more than those killed on hazardous service or training $570,000 needs to be raised so Legacy for war. can continue to provide the best Legacy in Western Australia provides quality care and support. support to more than 9000 widows and 140 · Volunteers are also needed in the Perth chi.ldren, students and disabled and Fremantle central areas, as well as dependanfs, with an average of 15 shopping centres and throughou·t the enrolments in WA each week. For more metropolitan and CO!Jntry areas to sell Legacy_ information on this worthy cause and how badges during Legacy's Badge Day Appeal you can make a bequest, contact Terry on Friday April 20. If you can help then fill fn Healy, Fundraising Manager on (08) 9367- the slip below or e-mail 5799 or the address below. [email protected] . LE'ITERS Can You Help? AUSTRALIAN MILITARY FORCES FIELD BOOK RECENTLy an Australian Militai'y Forces Field Book was handed to me by a member of the public. It contains 22 \ I WISH to /hank you sincere{y""for I& l¥autifid article on pages of very fine handwritten notes. The owner was Gordon Benwrd Jamieson Murphy, MM and Bar, in The WX31878 Sgt A.H. Bosch. I am trying to find a relative. If listening Post, Spring Editicn. you can help please contact: WALLY HOLD~G, Membership Officer, Mandurab CARMEL(KATII) ~ Sub-Branch, Tel: 9535 4~93. (Oordon's widow) AN OLD TUNE COLOVBS-ISANDHhWANA: I ENJOYED some fine times in Korea with Aussie sailors. . . One favourite drinking song has now slipped from my THE FIN:AL WORD memory and I hope that someone can recall it. I think ~e . . name was "The Sergeant Major''. Not "Kiss me goodnight IN RESPONSE to your call, the following may be helpful in Sergeant Major". Any help would be much appreciated. regard to the 24th of Foot: Contact via email: [email protected]. In July 1751 , a royal warrant was issued regarding the clothing for the Army. This warrant fixed the _Regiment's MYSTERY BADGE facing as 'willow' green and the lace white, with one green . A badge has been located in the stripe and one red stripe (Welsh colours) and numbers began personal effects of an aged deceased coming into more general use; after 1753 young officers relative. We have been unable to found themselves gazetted to 'The 24th (Cornwallis's) - find the owner of this badge. If you Colonel The Hon. Edward Cornwall is- Regiment of Foot'. can h elp could you please advise me. If not, perhaps someone may be On 31 August 1782 a royal warrant was issued conferring able to help with the origin and county titles on all regiments not already having a special significance of the badge. Please designation, such as 'The Queen's or The King's Own' in write to: addition to their numbers. The 24th became the 2nd - GEORGF; HARRI~ON , 32 Pensioner Road, Kojonup Warwickshires, a title they retained until the Cardwell Army 6395. Reforms of 188 1 when they became the South Wales Borderers. ATTENTION ALL GUNNERS AND ATTACHED PERSONNEL D. Gledhill of Floreat is quite correct. The Anglo-Zulu IF YOU serviced overseas on operations or in a peacekeeping War Isandhlwana Battle took place before the name change capacity with a Royal A~stralian Artillery unit, from the and that is all that it was! BCOF 1946 to the present day, your details are needed for an upcoming book entitled End of Mission which is an A-Z In the White Paper published by Mr Wilson's Government biographical listing of those who se.rved. Please send a in July 1967, drastic cuts in the armed forces were proposed. stamped, self-addressed envelope to the following address to The Welsh Brigade (motto ' lch Dien' - I serve) was to obtain a detailed handout; · reduce by one battalion, the I st Welch Regiment, and to "End of Mission", 7 Starr Close, Amaroo ACT 2914. amalgamate with the South Wales Borderers to form a new If you have any questions br require -any further information, regiment. please do not hesitate to contact: WO I DARRYL KELLY OAM, Tel: (02) 6265 4091 (bh) or (02) 6255 7538 (ab). On 11 June, 1969, in the shadow of the tower of Cardiff Castle, the South Wa le~ Borderers and the Welch Regiment WANTED - A VOLUNTEER died, to be reborn as the Royal Regiment of Wales, a THE RAA Historical Society sej;:ks the services of a regiment which its Colonel-in-Chief, Prince Charles, volunteer (male or female) to assist in the Photo Archives affirmed would become 'the Prid.e of Wales'. , Section at Hobbs Artillery Park Karrakatta. The task involves the sorting and archival filing of a large collection of The Lieutenants mentioned by Brigadier Warren and photographs and requires attendance each Wednesday from reported in The Listening Post, Spring 2000 - T. Melvill and 9.30am - 3.30pm. A person with a setvice background N. Boghill - were awarded the Victoria Cross posthumously. would be preferred. .. Please contact: Very posthumously; in fact it was 1907 some 28 years after DUDLEY MACKIE any Wednesday at Karrakatta, Tel: their brave attempt to save the l/24th colours! 9383·6544. years aboard such ships and depots as Swan, Cerberus, SUB-BRANCH NEWS Quickmatch, Leeuwin and Yarra, attaining the rank of Leading Mechanical Engineer. . After completing his service he remained aCtive in the RANR and RANER for a further APPLECROSS five years. MEMBERS and partners enjoyed the reunion ~t the Raffles A brief resume of Alan Meyer·will bo:ia;,tb4Jli·l4!~ Motor Hotel on Sunday 3 De~ember. We were.pleased to Uste.ning Post. welcome. the State President and Mrs Bladen, who took the opportunity to review State Branch activities and to present ANZAC Day services are as'fol1ows: Life Membership to our esteemed member, Wally Holtham. 5.30am at the Sub-Branch, followed by a acnrie:e',at Wally joined the RSL in 1946, with active involvement at at 7 .OOam. A service also at North FJ'CIDIIIltlo at Kununol?pin for five years and then at Appl.ecross. He has the Rose Garden at East Fremantle at 9.20am. been on the committee ever•since be was elected in 1963, serving six years as President and 23 years as Vice-President. We will again be hosting seven primary school studada He is currently a Warden and still a very active member. · from Bicton, Our Lady Fatima and Palmyra, with a baodl-on approach to the significance and Jlleaning of ANZACJ)ay. MAX REYNOLDS Members who can volunteer their time to help will be wry much appreciated. BELMONT We al.so need items of memorabilia that can be collected for THE YEAR 2000 was another successful year at the Sub the day. . Branch. With the formation of a Social Committee more events were organised. Friday night socials with a meal and It is with great pleasure that we congratulate George and entertainment were very popular as was the New Year's Eve Jrene Robertson on their 64th and Bob and Pearl Hubbard on Cabaret. 1heir 62nd wedding anniversaries. Well done. You belong t a very special group of people - we don' t often see the Mike Hall, who recently retired from the State Executive, stayers any more. was our Liaison Officer for over 40 years, during which time the sub-branch benefited from his experience and expertise as TREVOR PESCUD regards the RSL. Thank you· Mike for your assistance throughout the years and we are sure that you and Dorothy BUNBURY will visit us often in the future. Enjoy your retirement - you definitely deserve it after the many years you served with the DURING the Christmas break the office was closed between RSL. 20 December and 15 Janu~ry 200 I. Pressing social and welfare issues were handled as contact numbers were posted Over 140 members and friends enjoyed a delicious orr the office-door. Australia Day meal prepared by the male members of the sub-branch (affectionately known as 'Dad's Army') and The Committee was disappointed that members did not take friends under the leadership of chief cook Brian Wake. This up the welcome extended to younger family members to join band of merry men also cleaned and washed up after the them at this year's Christmas BBQ. Please don't disappoint meal. Everyone enjoyed and danced to music supplied by the Santa again this year. 'Stoney Broke' band. Members were surprised to find the $3.00 GST attached to Our congratulations to our member and Patmn Fred their membership renewals. For service pensioners, who McKenzie who was awarded the Order of Australia Medal in wouldn't be getting any income tax relief this is one of the the Australia Day Awards. Well done Fred - a richly 'hidden' charges that will bring home the full impact of the deserved award. GST. I The ANZAC Commemorative Service will be held at the Vascular surgeon Dr Kishore Sieunarine will again be at the Belmont War Memorial, Faulkner Park, Belmont, on Sunday sub-branch hall on Saturday and Sunday 21 and 22 April 22 April 2001, commencing at 2.00pm. Those participating 2001 to test members and their immediate families for in the parade are to fall in at 1.45pm near the administration aneurisms. Dr Sieunarine's continued interest in the.Bunbury building. If the weather is inclement the service will be held veteran community's health is greatly appreciated. in the Oasis Centre. The sub-branch. will take the opport\].nity to be part of the DOTBALCOMBE Men's Peer Education Healthy Living Pr~gram . which is due to start soon. Following the visit to Bunbury by t,he project BICTON-PALMYRA (lnc NE FREMANTLE) co-ordinator Helen Westbury, members of the veteran community ,in the South West are en~uraged to support the THE SUB-BRANCH continues to grow and prosper. This is programm.e. More information is available from Stan the result of a hard working committee, lead by two Crombie, at DVA on 1800 113 304, or Bill Adaros at our committed people: President Stan Webb and Secretary Alan Sub-Branch.on 9721 3277. Meyer, both of whom are commencing their lOth year in their' respective positions. Stao fll'Stjoined the sub-branch in 1986, Bunbirry Welfare Chief Tom Kc:?ough is keen to remind serving one year as a committee member, two years as Vice local President and 10 years as President. He joined the RAN as a National Serviceman in 1957. He served his country for six rather serious operations. All service personnel that the Bunbury office has equal Hospital recovering from· two capacity to handle all types of claims. "Certainly no need for the best Bill and Adelaide - see you back very soon. anyone to chase up to Perth" he said. We are open five days a week, 0900 to 1200, with fully trained welfare officers and BRIAN MACAULEY are looking forward to another busy and successful year. CITY OF ROCKINCHAM The Sub-Branch is the official sponsor for the newly all sub formed Bunbury Army Cadet Unit. ~We also sponsor seveml THE LAST quarter of any year is a busy time at other cadet units in the Bunbury area .•~ branches, no less at Rockingham. But was a very rewarding period for us. Ctzlling all Korean veterans in the South West. On 24 April this year we will remember the 50th anniversary of the Members enjoyed a visit to Northam Sub-Branch, veterans Battle of Kapyong. We hope to make a special occasion of were guests of the Kwinana High School (a good opportunity this event and ask all Korean War Veterans in the South West to look back on their past and to educate our young hosts on to contact us so that an invitation can be sent for you to attend that era) and visit to the Junior Sailors' Mess at HMAS a special Bunbury City Reception on the evening of 23 April Stirling was one of the highlights of the year. and for you to meet on ANZAC Day in Bunbury to lead the ANZAC Day march. You should call 9721 3277 between The Activities Committee, guided by our ladies arranged 9.00am and 12noon Monday to Friday, write to the Bunbury various functions and outings, including a Melbourne Cup RSL, P9 Box 125, Bunbury 6231, or fax 9791 4060. We Luncheon, Christmas break-up, New Year's Eve Dance and a look forward to meeting you in April! bus trip to Araluen. The Bunbury Army Reserve Military Memorabilia The sub-branch was honoured to support and be involved collection received a real boost with the recent completion of with the local Christmas break-up of the Catherine McAuley the restoration of a 1950 model Mkii Ferret Scout Car. Care Services, which was attended, by about 60 disabled Amateur Military Historian and keen collector of all items of citizens and carers. Our members provided $2000.00 to military memorabilia, Gerry Tyrell says the restoration has Rockingham Home Support to help facilitate an additional taken several years to complete. "The Ferret now stands at bus, funded by the Lotteries Commission, to service local the front gate of the Army depot in Bunbury" Gerry said. disabled and aged and their partners. The museum is still looking for a WWll Arrnourer's Wooden Tool Box, or the loan of one to use to make a replica. Mark Stevens is our new Liaison Officer to service the Contact us on 08 9721 3277 if you can help. various cadet units in the district. Mark's wife, Heather, is our new Membership Officer. Sub-Branch President Chris Mills, the Committee and rank and file on the lower deck and the OR's Mess wish their A new president, Bob Gilmour, with some fresh committee colleagues throughout W A a happy and prosperous 200 I, members, plus the old stalwarts still around, give promise of with a satisfactory outcome to outstanding issues of benefit to a very positive year to come. members, and a further l evelling of a s till very uneven playing field. ALAN BENTLEY BILL ADAMS, PRO CITY OF SOUTH PERTH CANNING DISTRICTS-VICTORIA PARK THE THREE SUB-BRANCHES within the City of South Perth, Como, Manning and the City of South Perth Sub IT IS WITH REGRET that I am writing this report as we Branch, combined to arrange the Remembrance Day Service have lost our very capable PRO to Victoria. Wendy and at the Memorial in the memorial gardens in South Perth. Doug left for Melbourne on 15 January to be with family. On behalf of our members I would like to thank both for their Members of each sub-branch, theiMayor a~d Councillors of excellent support to the sub-branch over the years and wish the City of South Perth, Parliamentarians representing the them every success in their new home. District and members of the public joined to pay their respe~ts to the 20 men from the. district w~o gave their lives The Wednesday 'Old Diggers' club will also miss them, as for Kmg and Country in WWI. Their names were read out they provided many good meals to those who attended the during the service by the Marshall, Kevin Trent, President of luncheons each Wednesday. Well done and good luck from the City of South Perth Sub-Branch. us all. Local scouts and guides assisted during the service and The club had a very sad ending to last year imd to the Nick Bames of Wesley College played the Last Post and beginning ofthis year.. First we lost Emie Back, followed by the double loss of Jean and Jack Reid who died within four Reveille. The wreath from the RSL was laid by Merv before Christmas. In the days of each other, two weeks Flanders of Como - representing the State President and State middle of January we lost a very good member, Doreen Executive and Reg Axford of Manning and Jack Rigden from Smith. All were full supporters of the Wednesday 'Old s. Diggers'· and the sub-branch as a whole. They will be sadly the City of South Perth Sub-Branche ~~ . An article in the local pa~er featured the memorial plaque Our Immediate Past President, Bill Day, is in Hollywood placed near a tree on 21 October in the Honour A venue, we would see, ifnot a search, at least a memorial ofiiiJIJonol Kings. Park, for Arthur W. Wilkins. The plaque was significance." positioned by Barry Long.(AATTV), who, along with his < • daughter, Tracy and other relatives, were remembering 'Time is nuzning owjor those with personal contacts and I Arthur of 11 Battalion who was killed at Poziers on 25 July am sure it will be 19th Novetflljfr9JJOJ, or never." 1916. Aged 28, he was Tracy Long's great, great unCle. The three sub-branches have resolved to conduct a service each year from ,now on KEVINTRENT Madeline Blyth will not be dia.ata** work of the memorial COJDl. lllittee ·~i)ij;J DARLING RANGE been granted - she wiU be • ..,,n'ni... llhh\ dedication of the memorial on Mt: 'Sc~~ori tJ.'ftG~·=r- 2001 -the 60th anniversary ofdle1ou.of~ 645 crew. · President Ch~lie Britt described as 'exceUent' all aspilcts of Remembrance Day and associated actiYitits ~ Remembrance Day Ceremony, memorabilia ~ODIIJ a record $4619.00 Poppy Day coUection, a Diggers' ninber hosted by the Women's Auxiliary and the pilgrimage to. the war and general cemeteries. Treasurer Graeme Perham's .announcement at the December meeting that the highly dedicated small band of the Women's Auxiliary had donated $300.00 towards the comprehensive memorabilia displays at Birdwood House was received with acclaim. · The Sub-Branch will give $_100.00 towards the 2001 'Spirit PRESIDENT Phill Quartermaine presented a certificate to of ANZAC Tour', by four WA cadets and two chaperons. to Teagan Read, on 9 December 2000. Teagan, from the WWI battlefields in France and Turkey. They will be present Belmont Emergency Service Cadet Corps, was Cadet of the at Gallipoli on ANZAC Day. Year 2000. (See photograph). The sub-branch also presented a shield to the unit to record the names of future Cadets of the Northern Wheatbelt Vice-President Frank Shai-p and wife Year. Gillian took part in a tour of Thailand where they placed Remembrance Poppies on some of the graves of the The sub-branch and the Belmont Emergency Cadet Corps thousands of Australians who suffered at the hands of the are always looking for new people to join them! Japanese in wwn. Frank said that it was a very emotional visit, but one they would highly recommend. PHILL QUARTERMAINE PETER BARDEN GERALDTON CITY NOLLAMARA-NORTH PERTH THE SYDNEY MEMORIAL Project Committee at Geraldton has sought $200,000.00 from each of the Federal THE AGM in December was once again well attended and and W A Governments. W A Transport Minister Murray the office bearers for 200 I are: President - Keith Boxshall Criddle presented a cheque for $75,000.00 at the memorial (for the 11th year); Vice-Presidents - Ken Hawke and Barry site on 14 December. On behalf of Regional Development Fotheringham; Secretaryffreasurer - Wendy Dann; Wardens Minister Hendy Cowan. - Don Graham and Ray Axton; Membership Officer - Keith Boxshall; Auditor - John Brigden and Committee Members - We were delighted to receive the news that the new Patron Graham Worth, John Southern, Ross Jon~s. Geoff Wilkie, of the WA Branch of the RSL, Geraldton-bom Lieutenant -Phil McClure, John.Lewis, Roger Pace, Ted Ogden, Roger Genera'! John Sanderson, AC, had accepted patronage of the Randall; Dave Fluellen, Allan Ray, Jim Cracker, Murray. HMAS Sydney 1/ Memorial Project at Geraldton. We would like to share with other sub-branches the contents of a letter McCollough, Roger Lamboume and Bill Agate. that Memorial Project Secretary and long-time Sydney researcher Glenys McDonald received from Madeline Blyth Through the excellent efforts of Lieutenants David an4 of Queensland. It read: Marie Fluellen, the No. 51 Army Cadet Unit at Girrawheen has achieved high standards of whic.h the sub-branch is very "My adored brother, Alexander Eagar, was one ofthe crew proud. On 16 December at the unit's P.resentation Dinner, 'l and I have never given up wishing and praying that one day J · • • . .(_/}r· (/~if(' _oj. <-1//;fi(~-' ;,. ; r If ,-_,1,' ,_/ L / :-, 'l/1/, . ~ awards were given to: Best First-Year Cadet - Cadet J. House where two of our Life Members were presented with Newsome; Most Proficient Cadet - Cadet K. Eaton; Best their 50 Year Certificates for continuous service with the Junior NCO - Corporal W. Still and Best Senior NCO - RSL. Mrs Heather McManis and Miss Sue Thomas have Sergeant T. Fluellen. both given us valuable service over all these years. Co-coordinator Ken Hawke for the Nollarnara Friendship This is my last report as President and I thank the members • Day Club, under the umbrella of DVA, announced that the ~ for all their hard work and Mr Bladen and Mr Seers for their club had another successful year - its fifth - and is looking co-operation and ~ssistance. Vicki and her team in the forward to many more. New members are welcome. ANZAC Club are vital to the comfort and enjoyment of our meetings and functions. Thank you all. ROSCOJONES CECILE HINTON PORT KENNEDY , RIVERVALE-CARLISLE GLAD TO SEE both old and new faces ready for the new year. Fund raising for our building is in full swing and we THE SUB-BRANCH EXECUTIVE for this year is: Les remain persistent and hopeful after a few setbacks. R8nkome, President; John Cox, Senior Vice-President; Alan Miller, Junior Vice-President; Len Smith, Secretary and Joy Our AGM in January saw som~ new faces on the committee Hartis, Treasurer. Committee members are: Bob Blake but the president and secretary remain the same. (membership), Alan Richardson, Jim Daly, Russell Davidson, Tom Griffith, Ron Jones, Bill Wilson and Noel Winter. Our meetings and BBQ at the Waikiki Hotel are proving Contact with any of the above will alert us to any of your popular again with more members enjoying the social problems and bring help if we can provide it. gathering after meetings while our Saturday raffles (2.00pm) are steady. Recently it-was my pleasure to present Roy Sims with a Life Membership of the League. In his own quiet way Roy ANZAC Day will see a thinning of the Executive has been assisting this sub-branch continually for many years Committee with members travelling to Albany, Queensland, and is a worthy recipient of this honour. Congratulations and NSW and New Zealand where they will attend services. well done Roy. Our children's Christmas party saw Santa Derek Langley The new Community Centre is now due to be completed arrive on the back of a Harley Davidson bike, complete with late this year. Our 45 years occupation of the Rivervale RSL a trailer full of presents, much to the delight of the children. hall will end when we are relocated in this new building. We joined the Navy Club for the adults' Christmas party It would be wonderful if more members could attend our and some members joined the Rockingham RSL for the New meetings and functions at tlie 'Old' hall.this year. . Year's Eve party. In February we plan to join Narrogin RSL fora BBQ. LES RANSOME We are keen to see more unity between service clubs. Our SCARBOROUGH social club is arranging its calendar for the next 12 months. WE WELCOME the year 2001 with great joy and wish all Don't forget meetings at the Waikiki Hotel function room ex-service members happiness for the coming year. Since and the BBQ that follows on the last Sunday of each month. our last report we have had a profitable Poppy Day appeal, Be there to win the members' draw which jackpots by $25.00 raising over $4000.00 - well done members. each time it is not claimed. At present it is worth $100.00 but you must be a financial member to win. An Armistice Day Service was held at the Wall1of Remembrance at the Doubleview Bowling Club. Not a lot of For any information contact the Secretary on 9592 1496. people attended but those who did will remember this "solemn occasion. (MRS) S. MONCRIEFF The election of officers has seen the re-election of the RETURNED EX-SERVICEWOMEN president, Malcolm Till. He has done a great deal for our sub-branch even though he had health problems during his THIS SUB-BRANCH has had a busy year as US)Jal with term of office. Well done. various fund-raising activities, such as 'Bring and Buys' and a fashion parade. We have taken part in all RSL activities Sadly, in January, we lost a great member and worker for and supported the RSL Appeals, also selling ANZAC Tokens the sub-branch. V ALE Dorothy de Vaney. Dorothy was a and Poppies. We donated $50.00 to the Geraldton HMAS life member of the RSL, a committee member over a number Sydney Memorial and $50.00 to the 2/2 lnd Coy East Timor of years, our Welfare Office of great distinction for visiting Welfare Fund. We have also made our usual donations of (home and hospital) and sending ' Get Well' cards and $50.00 to ANZAC Day Transport, Red Cross and are birthday greetings. She was generous to a fault with her members of the National War Memorial and State Army assistance · .. Museum. We ended the year with our Christmas luncheon at ANZAC to all until sickness prevented her further good works. Each year at our ANZAC Day ceremonies she recited a prayer to 'The Queen's Majesty' and the 'Prayer of Remembrance' with much dignjty. Dorothy was held in high esteem by all wbo knew her b~cause of her fnendly nature, her generosity 'll'nd her on going willingness to encourage anyone seeking assistance. We salute you Dorothy and many thanks for your labours, GORDON F HARVEY John Burridge 91 Shenton Rd Swanboume (Weekdays .. please phone first) Scarborouglt RSL Annual Dinner and Presentation Night Sat 9am .. lpm (left to right: Norm Sanders, Immediate Past President, Dorothy Devaney, Life Member, Doug Piggou, Secretary (Australia Day Telephone: Medallion) Ken B/aclen, State President, Mal Till, Sub·Branch President) 9384 1218 AT OUR Y2000 guests were State President Ken Bladen and Mrs Bladen, Deputy Commissioner Veterans' Affairs Russell McLaughlan and Mrs McLaughlan and Councillors Joe ------Camilleri and Brian Ham with their wives, Marg and Bev. Presentations were made to Norm Sanders, Past Presidents I JAPANESE I Certificate, 50 Year Certificate to Noel Whyte, Australia Day Medallion to Doug Piggott and Life Membership Certificate SWORDS to Dorothy de Vaney. A donation of $1 ,000 was presented to I I the State President for the RSL WVH bus. WANTED On the brighter side we are organising 4 one day bus tours I By Private Collector I for Wednesday 30 May, Thursday 19 July, Wednesday 19 Sept and Wednesday 17 Oct, keep these days open, we will be sending you a newsletter in the mail and it will contain all the details about the tours and other items of interest, • ssObo including the reason why our subs seem to high and what the more for an exc:epttonal piece State Branch RSL is doing about it. (P~Nse DO NOT cl~ me I blades: I Any attempt will ruin !hem} Don't forget we meet on the second Monday of.each month at 1400 hours in the Doubleview Bowling Club, Shearn Cres, I Also Wanted: Doubleview. Jap. Alt Works, I e.g Knives, Sword Guards, Bronzes, Paintings If you have any queries do not hesitate to phone Doug I ... Piggott 9446 1331. 'I Please contact Dr. C.Y. Chin anyttme ON BEHALF OF SUB-BRANCH PRESIDENT MAL TILL. .Mbl: 0412 934 798 · I- - - Office:-- (08) 992 I 5 I -I I - NEW MEMBERS The State President .and members pf the State Executive extend a welcome to necw members, ~re:enlistments' and transferees to the League in WA. Their · names are listed by Sub-Branch. Albany Robinson, Cynl Navy Kotua, Timothy · Army North Beach Spring, Brian Navy Newton, Allan Air Force Abbott, Brian Unknown ' Highgate Bamsley, Allaii Army Carnpbell, Brian Army Cllyo[Pertb Loveli,Lynnette Army Elverd, Donald Army Francis, Joseph Navy Fairfield, Lenore Air Nortbamp_ton Homes, Cecil Army Howelt-Price, OwenNavy Force Cripps, Joyce Army Stone, Alan Air Force Bayliss, Keith Army Kalgoorlie Osborne Park App_lecross Douglas, Wayne Army ·Joyce, Murray Army Logan, William Navy Hunter, Gregor -Navy Mathie, Allan Army Beaumaris Beach Mchlnes, J\ndrew Army .Katanning Pemberton Apgel, Karen Navy Menner, David Army O'DonneU, Martin Army Baird-Orr, Nigel Navy Nguyen, Dzoanh Army Murray, Russell Army Port Kenned.r_ Sturgess, William Army Rodgers, John Army Kelmscott-Roleystone -- ~ Bencubbin Schuman, Peter Army 'Rogers, Thomas Army Nest, Harry Navy Crook, Williarn Army Harmon, John Air Force Rose, Raymond Navy Mandurab Beckingham, Dawn Air Mayne, B"arry Air Force Gathercole-Smith, Russell Force Murray, William Air Denovan, Albert Navy Army Force Goodwin, Kevin Navy Beverley Quinns Rocks Robertson, Vera Air Head, Peter Navy Deverell, Alan Army Force Heifers, Frederick Navy Hodgins, George Army Randall, Frederick Army Holding, Waiter Navy Leslie, Peter Army Claremont Willey, Arthur Army Marshall, Neil Navy Riverton Bicton-Palmyra Abbott, Anne Air Force Van Trigt, John Navy Harman, Allan Navy Eckhardt, Williarn Navy Odium, PaulineAir Force Annstrong, Thomas Alien, Kevin Army Brown, George Air Force Merchant Navy Cottesloe Cousins, Keith Army Bridgetown Cleasby, Ronald Army Paramor, Ralph Army Dewar, Barry Army Beredford, Alvvyne Navy Cock, Philip Army Leask, John Army Darling Range Hayward, Rodney Army . Broome Matson, John Army De Blanken, Jan Air Leaman, Kaye Army Long, Brian Navy Peel, Stephen Army Force Longstaff, Thomas Army Trevor, Noel Army Price, Raymond Army Owen, Hugh Army Bullsbrook & Districts Dowerln Wellard, Terrence Army Reed, Edward Army I . Wright, Vincent Air Ellson, Damian Army Wells, Sydney Army Rivervale-Carlisle Force East Victoria Park & Stewart, ·Kristopher Air McCall, Archibald Army Canning District & Vietnam Veterans Fore~ Victorta Park Smith, FrederickMerchant Williamson, Lindsay Air South Mandurah Clark, Kevin Navy Navy Force Coomb~s . Eric Navy Sheppard, Maurice Navy White, Robert Army Nedlands Munro, Leslie Navy Stewart, lan Navy Gray, Edward Army Eastern Regional Moyle, Gavin Army Alien, Ronald Army High, Arthur Air Force Pollett, Colin Army Farnham, John Army Cooper, Brian Army Vietnamese Services Doody, Peter Air Force Eimoutb Nollamara-Nortb Perth ' Tran, Nhi Army Hankin, Michael Navy . Whyte, David Navy Central Huynh, Van Army Bootham, William Army Edwards, Norman Army Forbes, Scott Army Callaghan, Jimbo Army Wanneroo;[_oondalup_ Johnson, Malcolm Air Paton, Ronald Army Nicholson, Matthewi<\rrny Force Anders, William Air· Lafferty, Robert Army Schipp, Paul Army Whitehurst, James Air Force York Steedman, KennethAnny Force Slisik, James Air Force Sweeney, Barry Army Sykes, Ftank Army City o[ Cockburn Geraldton Ci~ AUSTRAUAN LEGION OF EX-SERVICEMEN CorraspondeoceiSecretary: John Seward, 9171 UNIT AND WOMEN Epsom Ave, Redcliffe 6104; Ph: 92n 3396. President: Lionel Hutchings. Correspondence Meetings: Contact Seaetary. • /Secretary: Vera Hutchings, 17 St Johns C~ Kingsley 6026; Ph: 9309 0075. Meetings: 2nd BUtl, BRANCH ASSOCI~liONS Mon monthly._Aranmore Hall, LeederviHe; The Editor of The Ustenlng Post reminds all 1: 30~m 2nd Tue bi-monthly, Navy Club, F.ce!"antle. State Council ~tlngs 3rd Thu Unit Associations that it is the responsibility of monthly, 13th Bde HQ, lrwin Elarracks, each to keep its information for this section up Karrakatta. to date at State Headquarters. Changes to the Office Bearers must be in writing. AUSTRAUAN NAVY IN VIETNAM VETERANS' WELFARE ASSOC OF WA {INC) Correspondence/President: China Hammal, PO AIRCREW ASSOC Box 69, North Fremantle 6159; Ph: 9434 6247, Chairman: George Oliver; Ph: 9337 7163. Fax: 9434 6248. Secre~: Ronald Rowe; Ph: Correspondence/Secretary: Basil Lofthouse, 9490 3625. Meetings: 6:30pm 3rd Tues bi 81 /177 Dampier Ave, Kallaroo 6025; Ph 9402 monthly (from Feb), Hickey's Cinecentre 0962. Meetings: bi-monthly as arranged. Tavell), cnr Murray & Barrack Sts, Perth. AWED CHINESE SHIPS ASSOC AUSTRALIAN SPECIAL AIR SERVICE Correspondence/President: N.eville Philp, 14 ASSOC WA BRANCH {INC) Hamilton Tee, G~mount 6056; Ph: 9294 President: Edwin (Bart) Mavrick; Ph: 9534 1798. Secretary: Beatrice Phllp. . 4018. CorrespondenceiSecretary: Reg Cavies. Meetings/Luncheon: 11 :30am 2nd Fri bi JP, The House, 6 Battery Rd, Campbell CATAUNACLUBOFWA monthly (from Feb), AN.ZAC House. Barracks, Swanboume 6010; Ph: 9247 2480. President Frecl Robins; Ph: 93846212, Meetings: 6pm 3rd Tue monthly, The House(as Correspond~ HaMy Hodgekjss, ALLIED MERCHANT SEAMEN ASSOC (WA above); Ph: 9383 0555. AGM Aug. BRANCH) PO Box 866, Canning Bridge 6153; Ph: 9330 · President: Maurice O'Rourke; Ph: 9317 2453. AUSTRALIAN VETERANS & DEFENCE 4222. Meetings: 10:30am 2nd Thu quarterly Correspondence/Secretary: Jack Edwards, 1 SERVICES COUNCTL {WA) AVADSC (from Mar), ANZAC House. AGM Jun. ~ Cromer Rd, Brentwood 6153; Ph: 9364 8793. Chairman: AIRCDRE Sam Dallywater OBE AE DEFENCE RESERVES ASSOC (WA Meetings: 1pm last Tue monthly, ANZAC (Rtd); Ph/Fax: 9383 3161. BRANCH) House. AGM Jun. CorrespondencefSecretary: Brian Cooper OAM President: LTCOL Peter Winstal)ley RFD (Rid); JP, PO Box 14, Hillarys 6923; Ph/Fax: 9409 ARCTIC CONVOYS VETERANS' ASSOC WA Ph: 9341 6883. CorrespondencefSecretary: INC . 6577. Meetings: 1Oam 1st Wed bi-monthly MAJ Marie Fenton, 4 Harbour Crt, Safety Bay (from Feb), 12th Floor AMP Building, 140 St 6169; Ph: 9528 6860. Meetings: 7:30pm 2nd President: Geoff Taylor; Ph: 9399 2314. Georges Tee, Perth. CorrespondencefSecretary: Ted Slinger, 34 Mon. 131nf Bde Conference Room. AGM 1st MonApr. Unwin Ave, Wembley Downs 6019; Ph/Fax: AUSTRALIAN WATER TRANSPORT RAE AIF 9446 4540; Email: [email protected]. ASSOC (WA BRANCH) DIGGERS CLUB OF WESTERN AUSTRALIA Social meetings: 6-8 timesfyr. President: Jack Patterson; Ph: 9342 0142. INC CorrespondencefSecretary: Bill Thomas, 18/19 ASSOC OF WRENS WA BRANCH President: Alex Swanson. Bulrush Dve, Bibra Lake 6163; Ph: 9417 8585. . Correspon~encefSecretary: Ken Hughes, PO President: Audrey Mantle; Ph: 9300 4749. Meetings: 11:30am 1st Mon monthly (except CorrespondencefSecretary: Eunice Thompson Box 2254, Bunbury 6231 . Phone enquiries to Jan) (if holiday, Tue). 9797 1743. JP, 20 Criterium PI; Middle Swan 6056; Ph/Fax: 9274 8767, Mob: 0407 355 244; Email: AUSTRALIAN WOMEN'S ARMY SERVICE EX-AUSTRALIAN WOMEN'S LAND ARMY [email protected]. Meetings 10:30am 4th ASSOC WA {INC) President: Phyl Ptolomey; Ph: 9279 2279. Thu monthly, ANZAC House. . . President: Elsie Solly AM; Ph: 9272 3734. CorrespondencefSecretary: Hilda Grey, 21 B Correspondence/Secretary: Joy Tufnell, 1A Elvira St, Palmyra 6157; Ph: 933~ 5391. AUSTRALIAN ARMY TRAINING TtgAM Swan Rd, Attadale 6156; Ph: 9330 3945. .Meetings 10am 4th Thu monthly, ANZAC VIETNAM (WA BRANCH) INC . Meetings: 10am 1st Thu bi-monthly (from Feb), House. President: Graeme Millington; Ph: 9582 0635. GallipoH Room, ANZAC House. AGM 1st Thu CorrespondencefSecretary: Barry Long, 6 Feb. EX-FORTRESS ENGINEERS ASSOC Hazeltine Crt, Yanchep 6035; Ph: 95611741. President: Fred Logue; Ph: 9349 7495. Meetings: after ANZAC Day. AGM mid Jun. BCOF ASSOC OF PERTH Correspondence/SBC{etary: Reg.Kidd, 257 Birthday end Jul. Others in quarterly President: Joy Whiting; Ph: 9457 0368. Holmes Rd, Forrestfi~ld 6058; Ph: 9453 2393; newsletters. CorrespondencefSecretary: Mick Buckley, 12 Fax: 9453 2093. Meetings: AGM mid Apr. Croydon Ave. Yokine 6060; Ph: 9349 6529. Christmas last Sun Nov. AUSTRALIAN EX-SERVICE ATOMIC Meetings: 11am 4th Mon (if holiday, Tue) SURVIVORS' ASSOC INC monthly (Feb to Nov), Belmont RSL Hall, Leake EX-POW ASSOC OF WA President: Max Kimb€r OAM; Ph: 9409 7241; St. President: Arth~r (eggett; Ph:"'9279 9340. Fax: 9409 1786. CorrespondencefSecretary: CorrespondencefSecretary: Ruth James, 7b . Len Hollingsworth, PO Box 405, Greenwood BLINDED SOLDIERS OF ST DUNSTANS WA Wenden PI, Willetton 6155; Ph: 9457 8727. 6024; Ph: 93491714. Meetings: 11am 3rd Mon President: Warwick Waiters; Ph: 9535 3602. Meetings; 1pm 1st Wed monthly, ANZAC Club. bi-monthly (from Feb), Belmont RSL Hall, CorrespondencefSecretary: Patricia Dean, 31 AGM 1pm 1st Wed Mar. Leake St. AGM Apr. Bus 306 ex Perth bus. Lamond St, Melville 6156; Ph: 9330 5458. · station. Meetings: As necessary, Red Cross House, EXTREMELY DISABLED WAR VETERANS' 110 Goderich St, East Perth. AGM 1:45pm 2nd ASSOC OF AUSTiiAUA . AUSTRALIAN GULF WAR VETERANS' AND TueAug. President: John Wade; Ph: 941.0 2934. PEACE KEEPERS' ASSOC INC. CorrespondenceiSecretary: Alan Balcombe, PO President: Graham ~ertolini ; .Ph: 9295 4165. BRmSH EX-SERVICES ASSOC INC Box 2339, Malaga 6944; Ph: 9315 2709. CorrespondencefSecretary: David Wallington, President: Dave Clarke; Ph: 93091046. Committee Meetings: 10am 4th.Wed monthly, 13 Tallerack Way, Forrestfield; Ph: (w) 9334 CorrespondencefSecretary: Jean Hafris, 20 ANZAC House. All welcome - new Roydon Way, Girrawheen 6064; Ph: 9247 memberships invited. . 3639 (h) 9453 9755; Email: 1 [email protected]. AGM: 1st Sat Dec. 1009. Meetings: 1:30pm 3rd Tue monthly, ANZAC House. AGM 17 Nov. · EX·WRAftS ASSOC OF WA AUSTRALIAN INTELLIGENCE ASSOC (WA} President: Mary Brierty; Ph: 9417 5342. INC BRmSH SOUTH AFRICA POLICE CorrespondencefSeaetary: Patricia McNab, 57 Correspondence/President: Neil Chaplin, PO REGIMENTAL ASSOC (AUSTRALIAN Box 1724, Wangara 6947; Ph: (w) 93021338 BRANCH) (h) 9307. 8460. Chairman: Robert Gates; Ph: 94461569. Walsonla Rd, Gooseberry Hill6076; Ph: 9454 Cannington. AGM 2nd Sat Mar. NORMANDY VETERANS' ASSOC President: Jim Mayers: Ph: 9478 2071. 5076. Meetings: 12:30pm 2nd Mon monthly, LEGACY- FREMANTLE Correspondence/Secretary: Robert Bruce, ANZAC House. AGM noon 2nd Mon Oct. Address: 17 Parry SI, Fremantle 6160; Ph: 2/159 Fitzroy Rd, Rivervale 6103; Ph: 9362 FEDERATED 78 EX-sERVICE ASSOC OF 9335 2764, Fax: 9335 2221. Office hours: 3597. Meetings: 11am 1st Tue monthly, WA 9:30am- 3:30pm Tue, Wed &Thu . ANZAC House. President John LIHywhite; Ph: 9339 2359. IIANDURAH-MURRA Y VIETNAM NORTH AMERICAN VETERANS' UNIT . Correspondence~ Rosemary VETr:RANS' GROUP Correspondence/Secretary: Joan Gravelle, 12 lnglewood 6052; Ph: 9450 Brien Bushf Ph: 9535 8098. Maddran, PO Box 2, President Binburra Way, Mt Nasura 6112; Ph: 9497 4524. 6428 Meetings: last Tue bi-monthly (except Correspondence/Se<:retary: Dave Westlake, Meetings: as requested. AGM end of Sep, Jan). PO Box 2203, Mail Centre, Mandurah 6210; RAAFA Memorial Estate. FIGHTER SQUADRONS ASSOC OF WA Ph: 9535 2163. PARTIALLY BLINDED SOLDIERS' ASSOC ConespondenceiP Mlck Michael, 6 MIDDLE EAST VAD ASSOC WA, WABRANCH Bamabas PI, Mosman Pari< 6012; Ph: 9384 President: Joan 6owson MBE OAM; Ph: 9384 President: Tom Hampton; Ph: 9364 2335. : Laura Fealy, 4222. ' 6712. Correspondence/Secretary Correspondence/Secretary: Tom Park, 6 Derrill FLEET AIR ARM ASSOC OF AUSTRALIA WA Unit 156/1'0 Morrison SI, Como 6152; Ph: 9313 Ave, Dianella 6059; Ph: 93491661. Meetings: DMSION · 0456. Meetings: As called. 1pm 1st Tue bi-monthly (from Feb), ANZAC President: Jack Siriano. NATIONAL MALAYA & BORNEO House. Correspondence/Secretary: Colin Bushe-Jones, VETERANS' ASSOC (AUS1} INC. 2/10 Athel Crt, Learning 6149:.Ph: 9310 2429. Correspondence/President/Secretary: Paddy PEGASUS (AIRBORNE FORCES) ASSOC OF Meetings: 11:30am 2nd Sun b1-mon~ly (from Bacskai, 9 Armytage Way, Hillarys 6025; Ph: WAINC Feb), 71 West Pde, East Perth. 9401 0041 . Meetings: 12noon Sat bi-monthly, President: Patrick Ward; Ph: 9490 8954. Correspondence/Secretary: Mick Lee, 20/115 GUARDS ASSOC OF WA Whitfords T~vem . Epsom Ave, Redcliffe 6104; Ph: 9479 6387; President: Go.rdon Schofield; Ph: 9447 4565. NATIONAL SERVICEMEN'S ASSOC OF Email: [email protected]. Meetings: 12noon 1st Correspondence/Secreta.ry: Pet~r Mulrennan, AUSTRALIA (WA BRANCH) Wed monthly, ANZAC Club. JP, PO Box 370, Tuart H1116939; Ph: 9443 President: Alan Johns; Ph/Fax: 9581 6026. 8081 . Meetings: 7:30pm 1si Mon monthly, Correspondence/Secretary: Geoff Hat~. 155 PERTH LEGACY INC ANZAC House. AGM Sep. Coolgardie Ave. Redcliffe 6104; Ph/Fax: 9277 President: Mick Michael AM. Secretary: Gerald Haddon. Contact: Legacy House, 64 Mill Point HEAVY ANTI-AIRCRAFT ASSOC (WA) 8287. Rd, South Perth 6151 ; Ph: 9367 5799. AGM President: Len De Grussa; Ph: 9276 7~53. NATIONAL SERVICEMEN'S ASSOC OF 6:30pm 3rd Wed Nov. Coriespond~nce/Secretary: Mrs Ronme Roach, AUSTRALIA (WA BRANCH) INC YORK SUB· 90 Herdsman Pde, Wembley 6014; Ph: 9387 BRANCH RAAF ASSOC AIRFIELD CONSTRUCTION SQUADRONS BRANCH 1843. President: Colin Wright; Ph: 9279 4157. Phil Rowles, 5-34 HMAS AUSTRALIA VETERANS' CLUB Correspondence/Secretary: Wilfred Capom, Correspondence/President: Cunningham Tee, Daglish 6008; Ph: 9382 President: Don Cookesley; Ph: 9385 7061. Gwambygine RMB 4033, York 6302; Ph: 9641 1275; Email: [email protected]. Correspondence/Secretary: Harry Townsend, 4038. Secretary: Eric Graham; Ph: 9401 8808. Email: Unit9/1-3 Leslie St, Mandurah 6210; Ph: 9586 NAVAL ASSOC OF AUSTRALIA, CITY OF scotspiper@telstra,easymail.com.au. Meetings: 3828. Meetings: 11am 1st Tue quarterly (from FREMANTLE SUB-SECTION Quarterly, RAAF Assn Clubrooms; Ph: 9582 ~ Mar), Naval Association HQ, 71 West Pde, East Correspondence/President/Secretary: Don 5000; Fax: 9582.5266. . Perth. Needham, 16 Warragoon Cres, Attadale 6156; HMAS BATAAN VETERANS' ASSOC Ph: 9330 3411 . Meetings: 11 :30am last Mon RAAF ASSOC MANDURAH BRANCH President: Jack Le Cras; Ph: 9409 1014. monthly, Navy Club, 64 High SI, Fremantle. President: John McMahon. Correspondence/Secretary: Jack Flanigan, PO Correspondence/Secretary: Colin Hepbum, 39a NAVAL ASSOC OF AUSTRALIA, CITY OF Box 1015, Mandurah 6210. Meetings: Fallow Cres, Spearwood 6163; Ph: 9434 4556. PERTH SUB-SECTION Committee 1:30pm 2nd Fri monthly. HMAS CANBERRA-SHROPSHIRE ASSOC President:: Ben Haseldine; Ph: 9444 3762. (WA DMSION) Correspondence/Secretary: John Ross, 1 RAAF ASSOC (WA DMSION) , President: Bill Kynaston; Ph: 9307 8029. Benwee Rd, Floreat 6014; Ph: 9387 6960. President: Allan Stewart; Ph: 9311 4444. Correspondence/Secretary: Arthur Carter, 93 Meetings: 11am 4th Tue'monthly, 71 West Correspondence/Secretary: Robert Bunney, Tamar SI, Palmyra 6157; Ph: 9339 1483. Parade, East Perth. AGM:: 5:15pm 4th Thu Bull Creek Dve, Bull Creek 6149; Ph: 9311 Meetings: AGM Nov. Committee meetings: as Jan. 4444; Fax:' 9311 4455. Meetings: 3rd Tue, Air Force Memorial Estate. required. Annual Reunion: 9 Aug. Other social NAVAL ASSOC OF AUSTRALIA, functions: four limes annually. ROCKINGHAM CITY SUB-SECTION RAAF VIETNAM VETERANS' ASSOb (WA HMAS HOBART ASSOC (WA DIVISION) President:: Ken Needham. BRANCH) · President; Trevor Cangemi; Ph: 9332 7721 . Correspondence/Secretary: Paul Nicholson, PO President: Chris Rampant; Ph: 9343 0898. Correspondl:lnce/Secretary: Clyde Goddard, ao Box 791 , Rockingham 6968; Ph: 0417 939 627. Correspondence/Secretary: Peter ~obinson, 2 Derby Rd, Shenton Park 6008; Ph: 9381 870~. Meetings: 2nd Wed bi-monthly, Rockingham Calboume Way, Kingsley 6026; Ph/Fax:. 9409 AGM and Annual Reunion: 2nd Sun Feb; Soc1al Navy Club, Lot2804 Point Peron Rd, 7299. Email: [email protected]. Meetings: and Commemorative functions: every six Rockingham. Club Manager: Mike Hoar; Ph: Contact Secretary. months annually. Monthly luncheons: 12noon 9592 7997,0409 592 797. RAAF 467-463 LANCASTER SQUADRONS last Thu, ANtAC House. NAVAL ASSOC OF AUSTRALIA, WA ASSOCWA HMAS WARRAMUNGA VETERANS' ASSOC SECTION INC President: Kevin McGrath; Ph: 9245.5615. President: Patricia lngham OAM; Ph: 9271 President: CORE Bob Trotter (Rid); Ph: 9385 Correspondence/Secretary: Jim Quinn, 9 1826. Correspondence/Secretary: Tom Oakley, 2687. Correspondence/Secretary; Tom Oakley, Redcourt Rd, Attadale 6156; Ph: 9330 4151. 41 Adderley St, Mt Claremont6010; Ph: 9384 GPO Box 8289, Perth Business Centre, ~eetings: Quarterly, RAAF Assoc Bull Creek. 3042. Aberdeen SI, East Perth 6849; Ph: 9384 3042. AACTIRAASCIRAE(Tn) ASSOC OF WA KOREA & SOUTH EAST ASIA VETERANS' "N" CLASS DESTROYER ASSOC President: M Campbell JP. ASSOC INC (WA BRANCH) President: Jim Gumming; Ph: 9409.1 134. Correspondence/Secretary: Ray Doust, PO Box President: Garry Burgoyne; Ph: 9276 6248, Correspondence/Secretary: Bill Morris, 4/57 236, North Perth 6906; Ph: 94461622. Fax: 9276 6352. Correspondence/Secretary: Lisle Street, Mount Claremont 6010; Ph: 9384 Meetings: 5:30pm last WerJ bi-monthly (from Alex McMorland, 11 Beneen Elbow, Sth 7253. Meetings: Committee 10 :30am 1st Mon Jan), Seaview Golf Club, Cottesloe. AGM 6pm Guildford 6055; Ph: 62781372. Meetings: bi-monthly. General10am 3rd Mon Apr & Sep. 1st Fri Aug. 10am 2nd Sat quarterly (from Mar), Canning- AGM 10:30am last Mon Jul. RAE ASSOC OF WA 162 Wharf St, Victoria Park Sub-Brangh, • President: Michael Ryan OAM; Ph: 9307 2385. correspondence/Secretary: Neville Clark, 26 Correspondence/Secretary: Kevin Tren~ PO Unthome Way, Balga 6061: Ph: 9342 5808. Box 6409, East Perth 6892; Ph: (h) 9367 IT94 Meetings: 2nd Sun bi-monthly (Feb-Nov), 13 Fd (w) 93~3 4485. Meetings: Gurney VC RSL Hall, Sqn RAE, Sappers Way, lrwin Barracks, East V1c Park. KarrakaHa. ROYAL AUSTRALIAN SIGNALS ASSOC WA RAEME ASSOC OF WA (INC) President: John Klein; Ph: 9279 3080. President Peter Lofdahl; Ph: 9305 1303. Correspondence/Secretary: John Curtis, PO Correspondence/seGrQtary: Brian Macauley, , Box 186, Bayswater6053; Ph: 92714520, 173 Hardey Rd, BelmOfll 6104; Ph: 92IT 1406. Email:[email protected]. Meetings: 7pm 1st Meetings:.7pm 4th Thu monthly (except Jan), Thu monthly (except Jan), ANZAC House. AGM ANZAC House. AGM 7pm 1st Thu Jun. All end Mar. Signallers welcome. RATS OF TOBRUK ASSOC (WA BRANCH) ROYAL AUSTRALIAN SURVEY CORPS INC ASSOC President: Ron Hatch; Ph: 9384 7573. ' President Ray Sargean~ Ph: 9448 5787. _ Correspondence/Secretary: Belly Rumble, Corresponoence/Secretary: Phillp Bray, 33 13/19 Byron Rd, Kalamunda 6076; Ph: 9293 Nalpa Way, Duncraig 6023: Meetings: ANZAC . 2723. Meetings: 1pm 2nd Tue monthly, ANZAC Day, Corps Birthday (Jul).and Christmas. Club. ROYAL MARINES ASSOC (WA BRANCH) REGULAR DEFENCE FORCES WELFARE President: Graham Chapman; Ph: 9457 0482. ASSOC (WA BRANCH) _ Correspondence/Secretary: F Walsh, 50 Box352.~ President: Chris Rampant; Ph/Fax: 9343 0898. Wanjina Cres, Wanneroo 6065; Ph: 9405 2001 . 3163. Meelfll98: 10:30im 1 ~ • Correspondence/Secretary: Brian Cooper OAM Meetings: 8prn last Tue monthly, Navy Club, Soclal~.3idTue.IY. JP; PO Box 14, Hillal):s 6025; Ph/Fax: 9409 High St, Fremantle. AGM 5pm Feb. (Summer) ccdicit S8t;rilary fot ~ 6577. Meetings: 2pm 1st Wed monthly, Victoria Naval Assoc Building, Pt Peron ,'A Piiilh. League, Onslow Rd, Shenton Pa'rk. ROYAL NAVAL ASSOC FREMANTLE BRANCH TRIBAL CLASS DESTROYERS·'ASSOC (WA) ROYAL AIR FORCE ASSOC, 1210 BRANCH President: David Wiseman; Ph: 9592 14.58. President: Bryan Bremner; Ph: 9534 9202. WA (INC.) Correspondence/Secretary: Frank Cooke-Willis, Correspondence/Secretary: Jack Le Cras, 10 Correspondence/President: Robin Trewin, 18 1/48 Solomon SI, Palmyra 6157; Ph: 9339 Kenton Crt, Kingsley 6026; Ph: 9409 1014. Rushman Place, Morley 6062; Ph: 9375 8250. 5573. Meetings: 2pm 1st Tue monthly (except UNITED KINGDOM COMBINED EX Secretary: Jim Naylor; Ph: 9294 1628. Jan), Navy Club lnc, 64 HigtiSt, Fremantle. SERVICES FEDERATION Meetings: 7:30pm last Tue monthly, President: Gordpn Norton; Ph: 9418 8284. Sportsmen's Club, Stancliffe SI, Mt Lawley. ROYAL NAVALASSOC, MARMION BRANCH, NORTHERN SUBURBS Correspondence/Secretary: Mike Pearson, ROYAL AUSTRALIAN ARMOURED CORPS Chairman: A Hobbah; Ph: 9402 4748. 19/196 St .Kilda Rd, Rive~ale 6103; Ph: 92n ASSOC WA BRANCH Correspondence/Secretary: Harry Walmsley, . 3741. Meetings: Quarterly. President: John AllenRFD EO (Rtd); Ph/Fax: 217 Gibson Ave, Padbury 6025; Ph: 9304 7017. VA & AAMWS ASSOC 9298 9510. Correspondence/Treasurer: Robert Meetings: 7:30pm 2nd Tue monthly, Whitfords President: Glyn Cody; Ph: 9341 3323. Norris, PO Box 587, North Perth 6006; Ph: Sea Sports Club, Ocean Reef Boat Harbour. Correspondence/Secretary: Ena McGinn, 9 9316 9949. Meetings: General 7:30pm Jan, AGM 7:30pm 2nd Tue Feb. Ca~tile St. Wembley Downs 6019; Ph: 94:1~ Mar, Jun, Aug, Oct, 10 Light Horse Throssell ROYAL NAVAL ASSOC PERTH (WA 3742. Meetings: Monthly at members' homes Club; lrwin Barracks, KarrakaHa. AGM 8pm contact Secretary for information. Feb. BRANCH) Chairman: lvan Hunter; Ph: (h) 9524 7506 (w) VETERANS' LEGION OF AUSTRALIA ROYAL AUSTRALIAN ARMY NURSING 9456 1635. Correspondence/Secretary: Correspondence/President: Jim de Turt, ~0 CORPS ASSOC WA BRANCH Geoffrey Paice, 106 Lansdowne St, Kensington Box no, Hillarys 6923; Ph: 9401 9086; Fax: President: Olga Greig; Ph: 9276 3493. 6151 ; Ph: 9367 1945. Meetings: 10am 3rd Wed 9402 9886. Meetings: Monthly, Whitfords Correspondence/Secretary: Norma Jones, 10 monthly (May- Oct), 7:30pm (Nov- Apr), RSL Tavern, Hlllarys. AGM Sep. Calendar of Ashstead St, Morley 6062; Ph: 9276 4252. HaO, Leake St, Belmont. AGM 7:30pm 3rd Wed meetings from President.. • Meetings: Quarterly. Mar. Visitors welcome. , VIETNAM LOGISTICAL SUPPORT ROYAL AUSTRALIAN ARMY ORDNANCE ROYAL NAVAL ASSOC (ROCKINGHAM & VETERAN&' ASSOC (WA) INC CORPS ASSOC WA (INC) DISTRICTS BRANCH) President: China Hammal; Ph: 9434 6247. President: COL Warren Evans; Ph/Fax: 9310 Chairman: Ted Haines; Ph: 9592 9506. Correspondence/secretary: Ronald RoWe, 20 3618. CorrespOndence/Secretary: Robert Correspondence/Secretary: Dotothy Rawe, 628 Nethercott St, Huntingdale 6110; Ph: 94'96 Campbell, 108 West Rd, Bassenqean 6054; Ph: Frederick St, Shoalwater 6169; Ph: 9592 6148. 3625, email: [email protected]. Meetings: 3rd 9279 3502. AGM after ANZAC Day March and Meetings: 7pm 1st Tue (Feb-Dec), The Naval Tue bi-monthly (from Feb), Hickey's Cinecentre Service. Assoc of Australia Clubroom, Pt Peron Rd. Tavern, cnr. Murray &Barracks Sts, _Perth. Rockingham. ROYAL AUSTRALIAN ARTILLERY ASSOC VIETNAM VETERANS' ASSOC OF {WA) SERVICES ASSISTANCE PROGRAM AUSTRAUA (WA BRANCH) Correspondence/President: John Hobbs, 10 President: Greg Young; Ph: 9221 7010 or9221 President: Rob Cox. . EdgarWay, Mt Pleasant 6153; Ph: 9364 3568. 7090; Fax: 92211111; 28 SI George's Tee, Correspondence/SE!Cf'l!tary: Les Crowe, PO Secretary: Waiter Stenhouse; Ph: 9527 8594. Perth 6000. Includes Services Joblink, Cypress Box 488, Mt Hawthom 6016; Phlfiax: 9527 Meetings: 10am 3rd Mon monthly, ANZAC Cottage, Penslon Assistance. · 7187. Office: 38 Kalgoorlie SI, Mt HIIY(Ihom 6016. Meetings: Quarterty. House. Open to members and members of SPrrFIRE GROUP affiliated Associations. Correspondence/Organiser: Eric Carpenter, 21 VIETNAM VETERANS' MOTOR CYCLE CLUB ROYAL AUSTRALIAN NAVY CORVETTES Keemore Dve, Balga 6061; Ph: 9342 2779. (W~)INC • ASSOC{WA) Luncheon meetings: 12noon 4th Thu bi-monthly President: John Lewis. President: Bert Reed; Ph: 9330 0139. (from Jan), ANZAC House. All ex-Spitfire Sqn Correspondence/Secretary: Christopher Bruce, Correspondence/Secretary: Jack Shepheard, members are welcome. PO·Box 1442, Wangara 6065; Ph/Fax 9440 5353. Meetings: 7:30pm 2nd Moo monthly, Unit45/60 Kalinda Dve, City Beach 6015; Ph: SUBMARINERS' ASSOC OF AUSmALIA 9385 8400. Meetings: 3rd Mon quarterly (from WMC Clubhouse, Nollama,.. AGM Oct. Feb). President: Alan Jameson; Ph:'94571715. Correspondence/Secretary: Mike Pearson, Unit WA DMS/ON WJLD GEESE ROYAL AUSTRALIAN REGIMENT ASSOC 19/196 St Kilda Rd, Rlvervale 6103; Ph: 9277 INTERNA~AL (INC) (WABRANCH) 3741. Meetings: 7:30pm 2nd.Wed monthly Correspondence/GO: Doug WhltwOrth, 5 Presklent: Ken Barrington; Ph: 9446 4227. (except Dec), Leederville Bowling Club. ~enelope PI, lnnaloo 6018; Pht 9446 2611. ~tarY: Ruth Lanigan; Ph: 9342 7038. Stacy, 3 Jull Crt, Kardinya 6163; Ph: 9337 3 TELECOMMUNICATIONS UNIT ASSOC Meetings: 12noon 2nd lue bi-monthly. AGM 6227. Meetings: 10:30am 2nd Wed monthly, (RAAF} 12noon 3rd Sat Aug, Golden Bay Hall. CB radio ANZAC House. AGM 11am May. President: Barry Mayne; Ph: 9349 0955. Correspondence/Secretary: Ray De Fraine, 10 sessions Mon 7:3Qpm & Wed 8pm on Ch 28 213rd MACHINE GUN BATTALION ASSOC LSB. Cordova C~ Craigie 6025; Ph: 9401 3293. President: George Parkin; Ph: 94591566. Monthly lunch muster: 11am-1pm 2nd Thu, WA RSL BOWLS SECTION Correspon.dence/SecretaJY: Banjo·Binstead, ANZAC Club. Committee meetings/social Presk!Qnt: Les Webb; Ph: 9447 7950. 101 StarS~ Carlisle 6101; Ph: 9~61 8762. events as arranged. Conespondence/Secretary: Ted Philp, 8a 2/4th MACHINE GUN BAtrALION AIF EX· Henning Cres, Manning 6152; Ph: 9450 4033. 7A~MYTROOPSCOYRAEASSOC MEMBERS' ASSOC President: Jack Benari; Ph: 9450 3876. Meetings: 10am 3rd Mon monthly, Osbome President: J Bliot; Ph: 9444 2651 . P.ark Bowling Club. Correspondence/Secretary: Colin Wilson, 41 Correspondenc8/Secretary: Jack Kyros, 11 Herald Ave, Willetton 6155; Ph: 9457 2852. WAAAF ASSOC (NOR·WAAAF GROUP) Aldelbury SI, Floreat 6014; Ph: 9445 2886. Reunion: Last Fri Sep. President: Patricia Pollard; Ph: 9444 7383. Meetings: 1(lam 3rd Tue monthly, ANZAC. Cooespondence/Secretary: Jean James, 206 House. AGM 12noon ANZAC Day. 7th BN THE ROYAL AUSTRALIAN Cedric S~ Balcatta 6021; Ph: 9349 8262. REGIMENT (PIG BN) 2!1th AUSTRAUAN RELD REGIMENT President: Don Cruden; Ph: 9374 0014. Meetings: 12noon last Thu monthly (except Dec (WA) EX-MEMBERS ASSOC and Jan), ANZAC Hoose. Correspondence/Secretary: Doug Fieldhouse, President: Bill Hepton; Ph: 9447 4473. 509 The Strand, Dianella 6059; Ph: 9275 8598. Correspondence/Secretary: Alf Richards, 3 WAAAF BRANCH AFA (WA DMSION) Meetings: As arranged. President: Nancy Passmore; Pli: 9311 4436. Daytesford Rd, Bassendean 6054; Ph: 9279 Correspondence/Secretary: Kata Quan, 79 1438. Meetings: 11am 2nd Tue monthly (except 11th BATTALION AIF 13th BDE WW/1 . Harris House AFME, Bull Creek Dve, Bull - Jan), Pure Steel Room, Gloucester Park. AGM President: Ray Walsh MM; Ph: 9271 5769. Creek 6149; Ph: 9311 4279. Meetings: 11am 2nd Tue Aug. CorrespondencefTreasurer: Phyl Hansen Thiim, 3 Bathurst St,.Dianella 6059; Ph: 9276 10:30am 2nd Mon monthly (exeept Jan), 2/1th AUSTRAUAN INFANTRY Memorial House AFME, Bull Creek. BATTAUON ASSOC WA SECT 3342. Meetings: As arranged. WAR VETERANS' EXTREMELY DISABLED President: Ke~ Fruin; Pti: 9364 7160. 11th DIVISION SIGNALS SOC/ETYINC Correspondence/Secretary: Leo Duffy, 19 President: Bill Gill; Ph: 9332 8536. President: Gordon Dixon; Ph: 9311 4436. Richards Cres, Craigie 6025; Ph: 9307 1794. _ Correspondence/Secretary: Norm Deakin, 20 Correspondence/Secretary: Aurelie Bergin, PO Reunion after ANZAC Day March and Service. Canterbury Dve, Willetton 6155; Ph: 94571163. Box 130, Hillarys 6923; Ph: 9402 2043. 2!1th FIELD AMBULANCE Meetings: As required. Meetings: 9:45am 1st Tue bi-monthly, Cityplace Correspondence/PresidenUSecretary: Hal Community Centre, Perth Railway Station. 16th BATTALION, THE CAMERON Finkelstein, 15 Jukes Way, Glendalough 6016; HIGHLANDERS OF WA ASSOC WRAAC ASSOC (WA) Ph: 9444 0328. Reunion: Sep annually. President: Tom Shields; Ph: 9349 2644. Correspondence/PresidenUSecretary: May 2/11th AIF BN ASSOC Correspondence/Secretary: Jim Richardson, 6 Tomich, PO Box 6149, East Perth 6892; Ph: lsaac SI, Melville~156; Ph: 9330 5405. 9276 8616. President: lvan Waiter; Ph: 9364 3270. Correspondence/Secretary: John Watson, 686 Meetings: As required. WRAAF BRANCH- RAAF ASSOC Canning Hwy, Applecross 6153; Ph: 9364 22nd CONSTRUCTION SQUADRON RAE President: Judy Bland; Ph: 9401 8296. 2126. Meetings: 10am 3rd Tue monthly, EX-MEMBERS' ASSOC Correspondence/Secretary: Eileen Southern, ANZAC House. AGM 10am 3rd Tue Mar. President: Ran Dupuy; Ph: 9344 5841 . RAAFA, Bull Creek Dve, Bull Creek 6149; Ph: Correspondence/Secretary: Neville Clarke, 26 9311 4382. Meetings: 7:30pm 1st Tue monthly, 2/13th FIELD AMBULANCE ASSOC AIF President: Fred Bourke; Ph: 9457 6090. Linthome Way, Balga 6061; Ph: 9342 5808. Meg Olive Room, RAAF Assoc Bull Creek. Correspondence/Secretary: Mervyn Gillam, 222 Annual Reunion: early Ap r. Z SPECIAL UNIT ASSOC OF WA INC Weaponess Rd, Wembley Down, 6019; Ph: 25SQUADRON President: Bob Long; Ph: 9271 5766. 93414734. Meetings: Pre-ANZAC Day President: Denny Hains; Ph: 9417 9707. Correspondence/Secretary: LTCOL Ted luncheon·, ANZAC House. Reunion last Fri Oct Correspondence/Secretary: Suzanne Van Dubberlin, ED RL JP, 28A Houston Ave, at2pm. Deuren, RAAFA, Bull Creek Dve, Bull Creek Dianella 6062; Ph: 9275 1348. Meetings: As 6149; Ph: 9379 0472. M.eetings: 10:30am·2nd required. 2/16th BATTALION AIF ASSOC President: Keith Norrish; Ph: 9453 2001 . Tue monthly, RAAFA Conference Room. · Z SPECIAL UNIT INTERNATIONAL (/NC) Correspondence/Secretary: Russell Mehan, 19 28th AUSTRALIAN INFANTRY Chairman: Jack Sue; Ph: 9257 1620. Vice Sandstone PI, Marmion 6020; Ph: 9246 0035. BATTALION (AIFJ 1939-45 ASSOC Chairman: Ross Davidson; Ph: 9383 7654. Meetings: 10:30am 1st Wed monthly, ANZAC Correspondence/CEO: ClifTamblyn, Unit38 I Correspondence/Secretary: Lou Pola, PO Box House. Editor of Pigeon Post: lan Darrock, 9A Ocean Ga(dens, 60 Kalinda Dve, City Beach 7, lnnaloo 6918; Ph: 9446 2784. Silkyoak PI, Morley 6062; Ph: 9378 3705. 6015; Ph: 9285 0951 . Annual reunion early Jan. 1st AUSTRALIAN PARACHUTE 2/28th BATTALION & 24th ANTI-TANK Functions as arranged. . • BATTALION, WA BRANCH COYASSOC 44th BATTALION (A/F) ASSOC . President: Bill Rose; Ph: 9444 6858. President: Philip Loffrnan OAM ED. Correspondence/President: David Atherden, Correspondence/Secretary: Ron Waters, 25 Correspondence/Secretary: Thomas Unit 75, Air Force Estate, Bull Creek Dve, Bull Cloy Way, Kallaroo 6025; Ph: 9307 7079. Stenhouse, 47 Evandale SI, Floreat 6014; Ph: Creek 6149. Meetings: ANZAC Day. AGM pre 2/2 COMMANDO ASSOC OF AUSTRALIA 9387 1944. Meetings: 2nd.Wed monthly, reunion meeting held 1st and 2nd Fri Nov. ,President: Richard Darrington; Ph: 9342 8032. ANZAC House. Visitors welcome. AGM 2nd Wed Aug. 48th & 2/48th·BATTALION ASSOC Correspondence/Secretary:.Jack Carey, PO President: Don Spencer; Ph: 9309 6704. Box T1646, GPO Perth 6001 ; Ph: 9332 7050. 2/32nd BATTALION ASSOC WA Correspondence/Secretary: Brian Cprboy, 11A Meetings: 10am 2nd Tue monthly, ANZAC President: Collin Savage;. Ph: 93716327. Ventnor Ave, Mt Pleasant6153; Ph: 9364 7829. House. · Correspondence/Secretary: Colin Edmiston, Meetings: 11:30am 3rd Mon, Caflton Hotel, 248 . 2/3 COMPOSITE ANTI-AIRCRAFT 3/456 Main SI, Balcatta 6021; Ph: 9349 0799 . Hay St East. AGM 2pm 25 Apr. Gloucester Park, East Perth. REGIMENT, SEARCHLIGHT BATTERY 460 SQUADRON RAAF ASSOC ASSOC (WA BRANCH) . 2/43rd BATTALION ASSOC WA DIVISION President: Gerry Bateman DFC; Ph: 9332 5051 . President: Jack Manners; Ph: 9364 5649. President: Eric Treloar; Ph: 9330 4764. ' Correspondence/Secretary: Neville Johnson, 63 Correspondence/Secretary: Merv Sm~h . 3R Correspondence/Secretary: Wally Hughes, 20 KiiWin St, Floreat Park 6014; Ph: 1l387 4229. Luffingham St, Melville 6156; Ph: 93171530. Aber1e St, Hamilton Hill6163; Ph: 9337 2088. Meetings: Quarterly. Meetings: bi-monthly (from Feb). Meetings: 3rd Wed monthly, ANZAC House. 2/3rd FIEI,.D REGIMENT ASSOC AGM 12noon Sep. Correspondence/PresidenUSeGretary: Bill • LASTPOST. They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old. Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn. At the going down of the sun, and in the ~ono.q,. :W~ ' remember them. Lest We Forget. •'"""'..._ ...... The deaths of the following RSL-members (WA Branch) were recorded at~~~·} ~ House between 1 No~mber 2000 and 31 January 2001 .:Mt,...... '!"! Aisbett, Norman W., Yokine-Joondanna, WX25089, 25 Aust J:lughan, Peter W., City of Pepn, W30S~i6; ·BYJ~ti**h Line Sec (Camp3)' . Anderson, Victor C., Osborne Park, wx,34374, Army Hughes, Colin C., Bunbwy, WX23209, Army Angwin, D.A., Central, WX27859, 11 Aust AIF Bn Atkinson, Harry L., Wubin-Dalwallinu, WXl;z834, 2/32 Bn Ball, M.J., Kojonup, WX12627, 16 Aust InfBn Barratt, T.R., Mandurah,571~816~ 2 Bn Johnston, E.E.D., CityofPerth, WX35228, 28 A IDfBn ' Boland, Gary, Claremont, 5716571, 5 RAR · Kelynack, N.H., Osborne Park, WAC/474, WAC 1 ~urma CMD . Britten, L,.J., Belmont, WX39601, 2/2 Lance, D.H., Claremont, WX37500, lA AMB Brown, Stanley G., Kartatha & Districts, R45119, Fleet Air 2n Ann Lane, Roderick S., Broome, VX83965, 2 Beach Grp Burgess, Godfrey G., Bicton-Palmyra, NX505415, AASC Lawson,- Melvina E.~ Shenton Park, WF45723, DRO Clark, Charles P., Fremantle City, 38881,77 Sqn Leader, Ashley, Darling Range, 530960, 10 Tpt Coy Collins, C.L., City ofRockingham, WX10282 2/4 MG Bn Le Breton, Reginald T., Central, NX42340, 2/1 F1d Regt Colquhoun, Austin B., Belmont, BC3859, RlBAOC Leckie, A.M ., Central, ••c 1700034, RN Reserve Coumbe, Maxwell R., City of Perth, 17373, RAAF Letchford, William R., Fremantl~ City, WX30479, Heavy Artille·ry Crackel, Frank, Mandurah, WX26332, 7 Aust Mach Equip Liddell, Peter F., City ofPerth, 2432, RAN Cutmore, Roy, Wembley-Floreat, F2302, RAN Lind, Ronald V., Broome, 29807, RAAF Dalglish, Edward G., Wanneroo-Joondalup, F2711, RANR Lindley, John B., Bicton-Palmyra, 84884, RAAF Dawe, C.W ., Yokine-Joondanna; WX14239, 2/4 LAA Regt Day, Maxwell T., Mandurah, 45242, RAAF Loader, George R, North Beach, 7905441, 3rd Sharpshooter Cl Dixon, Gerald E., Highgate, WX529, 2/ 11 Aust Inf Bn & 2/32 Lukin, Rotiert B-., City ofRockingham, WX26224, 2/l2 Bn Bn · · Marshal!, Ronald E., Upper Swan, ••m 00017, 13. Pld AMB Downie, Frank L., ~ity ofRockingham, F3685,' RAN Martin, L.M., Esperance, WX20297, 2/28 Aust InfBh Duff, Ronald F., Bedford-Morley, 3/5495, SAS May, George, Eastern Regional, WX12791, 2/32 Bn \ Eckermann, K.E., Kelrnscott-Roleystone, WX2809, 2/3 MG Bn McAipine, R., Mandurah, WX16381, 2/51 Coy Fletcher, Arthur B.; Katarlning, WX40913, 6 Bn McBrearty, John F., Albany, WX41572, AACC Frost, Roy V., Dumbleyung, 83076, 35 Sqn McCleary, Douglas N., Bunbury, VXl37146, AACS Glazner, Robert C., Riverton, A314725, RAAF McMahon, W. T., Gosnells, WX4241, 2/16 Aust lnfBn Graham, G.W., Mt Lawley-Inglewood, WX5531, 2/11 Aust IDf Middleton, Charles H., Bellevue, WX501096, RAE Bn Minorgan, Colin P., Mt Lawley-lnglewooQ, F2274, Comrns Hallett, Thomas H., Bridgetown, WX13534, 2/33 9th Div Mo.ody, Everett G., City-of Rockingham, 33:2434, 3 Bn 1st Hamilton, Robert E., Bellevue, 14328185, North Rants MarineDiv Hansson, Harvey D., Kwinana, 23231, RAN Morrison, Douglas R., Mandurah, WX235, 4'8 Bn Heath, Annie G., Returned· Sisters, WFX 3366, 3/4 AGH Munro, D.C., Centra}., WX33363, Army Hend~rson James H., Highgate, 7531, 5th Royal Gurkha Rifle Murray, Noel. G., Mandurah,.. WXI077, 2/11 Aust InfBn Henderson, James K., Geraldton City, V364001, PTD-VDC Noon,.Les, Eastern Regional, WX28126, 2/11 Aust lnf.Bn Hill, Frank, Mandurah, F5165, RAN O'Connor, Frederick M., Bunbury, 81761, RAAF Howells, Sydney E., Mandurah, WX27097, 6 Aust Care O'Sullivan, Jim, City ofCockbum, WX18755, 11 Aust IDfBn Page, John D., City ofRockingham, W96824, 42 Aust InfBn Payne, Leonard H., Wembley-Floreat, WX6691 , 2/16 Fld Prk Plint, D.A., Claremont, WX32972, 16 Bn Flame Of Remembrance · Powell, Wesley J., Mt {-awley-lnglewood, WX36879, RAN Pride, Robert W., Ci"ty of South Perth~ 441570, RAAF Raebel, Eileen R., Bunbury, 113222, W AAAF Reid, John F., Canning Districts & Victoria Park, 53988, 152 The Flame Of Rememb.rance is dtdica~ to the memory of all SigSqn Rippin, W.H., Highgate, WX16S78, Z Spec Unit who have served Australia in the defenet of freedom and peace. Rutherford, Geoffrey C., Scarborough, 441757, RAAF Selby-Jones, William V., City of Perth, 427200, 454 The Fla.me, proudly suppo~ by AlintaGas, is in Kings Park, Squadron Central Sigley, Charles, City of Perth, F3030, RAN Western Australia. All art welcofll( to pay their respects. Simpson, Leonard W., City of South ,Perth, J685184, 5? Sqn 232 Wing Southern, F.I., Central, QX22639, 2/lst Aust Fld Wk/s Stewart, Athol H., Gnowangerup-Borden, 80791, RAAF Streeter, Charles J., Bunbury, T/ 14463669, British Army Taylor, George A., Mandurah, 38518, RAAF Waldon, Wilbur H., City of Rockingham, WXI5590, 2/16 Aust InfBn Wheat, A.G., Geraldton City, 427048, RAAF A Wick, E.A., Geraldton City, WX36342, 2/48 Bn AUntaGas Wilson, Alfred E., Darling Range, A5226, RAAF Young, Wallace V., Murray, WX39407, Army In the confusion and emotional numbness They will arrange an obligation free appointment that follows for their loved ones after a with a trained consultant to work out arrangements person dies, it is sometimes difficult for the and fee structures. Members can pay off the plan grieving relatfves to make decisions about over 12 to 24 credit fees or charges, funeral arrangements. 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