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February 1974 ZISTENING THE OFFICIA L ORGAN OF THE RETURNEO SE RVIC ES LC-'GUE I W . A BRAN(H) INCOR P ORATED REGISTE RED FOR POST AS A NEWSPAPER - Cot•goty A (u) VOL. 49, No. 11. Price 10c FEBRUARY, 197~ ' New Governor Gallipoli plaque welcomed at unveiling A plaque commemorat­ ing Australia n and New Anzac House Zealand casualties on Gallipoli 59 years ago is An enthusiastic League reception was accord­ 1<> be unveiled and dedi· ed His Excellency the Governor, Air-Commo­ cated in Kings Park on dore Hughie Edwards, and Mrs Edwards at Sunday April 21 at 11 Anzac House on January 19. ~Gil~~ a. m. This was announced by Welcoming the Vioerc- Mr Pearson said the State President Pcarson gal couple I<> the gather- guest-of-honour was one at the January exe<:utive ing of representatives of Western Australia's meeting . of sul>-branches through- most outstanding sons The plaque will be at- out the State, and and one of the most high· tached to the fence on League friends and ly decorated men of the the eastern side of the supporters, the State World War. State War Memorial on President said there was Awards received by him Mt. Eliza and will be no doubt whatever about included the Victoria unveiled by the State the League's position Cross, the C.B., the President. regarding tbe Crown. D.S.O., the O.B.E. and The ceremony is being One indication of this D.F.C. arranged by the Gallipoli was lhe presence of the He was the second Aus- Legion of Anzacs with crown surmounting the tralian to win the VC in the concurrence of the League badge. lhe World War and the Hi$ .Ezc~Uency tM C?&tJernor, ~ir Commodore Hughie Edwards and .Mrs Edwards are seen here League. Among other things, Mr first w win the D.S.O. engagtng tn rxmversatwnfolkiwing !M formal part of the R.S.L . receptum 011 January 19. At lefl ts Mr Pearson said it was Pearson said, the League The VC was award~ Mrs P. Pearson, wife of tM State PreBident. e hoped the State Gover- f 1 MEM.BERSHIP FIGURE IS DOWN ~- who~=hi;~ had !~:f:~served their ~.e.~:~r!r;We want !~~~so~~~~you to f~l I:~~~rthe dedi. catio:r.~lq~rf1:n of the country in war and were assured of a very warm plaque. continuing to do so in welcome from the men The State branch improvement in the gamation, with some 32 A difficult period had The chairman for the pea<:e. and women we represent enrolment figure . at figure over the pre<:eding members in attendanoe. been experienced about function would be Sir His Exoellency had gra- who are proud to have December 31 last was three months. The newly formed sui>- midway through the year Thomas Meagher who ciOUJiy consented 1<> be ser.;~ Crown and coun- ll,5S4 _ l46 down on As part of the League's branch would be known and it was hoped I<> fore- for many years h.;. been patron of tbe West Au- try, Mr Pcarson conclud- the figure for the membership drive during as Wembley-Fioreat and stall a reeurrence th1s ehairman of the Kings stralian braneh of the ed. that period the commit- would hold its annual year. Park Board. League and it was most The Governor sa1d he previous year. tee had arranged for an general meeting on Fe- Actually, with 1,423 pleasing I<> welcome him was very glad I<> return This was reported at the advertisement in The bruary 11. The sub- members enrolled for in person. I<> Western Australia January exeeutive meet- West Australian urging branch would receive its J anuary - 17 less than The British Common- three years before the ing by Mr C. Briggs. eligible non-members to eharter at the meeting. for J anuary 1973 - t he wealth of Nations was intended time. During the year the join up. Mr Phenna thanked membership drive was GeraldtOft not unimportant at this He looked forward I<> a death of some 650 mem- It was resolved w ad- exeeutiv~ membe r Z. T. ore Id a fairly good start. tim~ . It was a wmmunity long association with the hers was reeorded. vertise again in January, Kwiecinaki for his help in [For a better recruit· o( 865 million jleople - a League in W.A. At the Oct<>ber meeting February and March of bringing about the mer- men! performance this quarter of the world's" He had been made a it was reported that the lhis year. ger. year the Membership annexe !<>tal population. life-member in Canberra deficit then on the cor- Mr Brigga reported the At the J anuary meeting committee appeals to all British Commonwealth some years ago. responding figure for the holding of a very the State President said existing members I<> countries extended in!<> Mr Pearson presented preceding year was 198 successful inter-sub- it was disappointing w make it their business to progresses all continents and em- His Excellency with a members. braneh meeting at Don- have finished the year recruit at least one new The War Veterans' braced communities at League tie as a memento At the December meet- nybrook with 49 people in with a defic\t although member for the year. Home annexe at Gcrald ~ every stage of economic of his visit I<> Anzac ing Mr Brigga had re- attendance. Eight sui>- there bad been some rela. This would bring about a ton is progressing acco rd~ development House. ported 8 considerable branches were represent. tive improvement over dramatic change in the ing to plan. «< taking into aar.ount lhe last few months. situation. - Ed.] This was reported at the observers from Bussell<>n R.S.L. meeting on J an· and Collie. uary 21. A main purpose of the President Ron Guy said !"eeting was the sharing more than $11,000 had of ideas as 1<> the merg­ been raised and the first ing of some smaller sub­ stage was likely I<> be branehes. Three of the implemented this year. sui>-branches represented State Country Vie~.~ had less than ten mem­ President John Spend· bers, and it was antlci· love said the League pated that some amalga- architeet and lhree mation could occur in t he Anzac House sends out branehes so that these members of the War areas concerned. annual subscription ac- may receive dues with- Veterans' Home 'Board The State President and cou nts in December so out delay. from Perth would shortly Se;,retary and Mr A. that all members will The sul>-branehcs will be inspe;,ting the site in Johnson represented the receive them together. lhen send on 1<> bcad­ lhe Beachlands area be­ exeeutive at the meeting THIS REDUCES quarters the State tween Francis and Grc­ State Vice-President L. UNFINANCIAL MEM- braneh capitation fee gory Streets. BERSHIP. contained in the The first stage, 1<> cost Phenna reported the However, members subscription amou nt. about $80,000, would inc­ merging of the City may make payment By paying subscrip­ lude eight single and two Beaeh-Fioreat sub- dire<:t to their sui>- lions to sub-branches, braneh with West Leed- branches. the member, sub-branch double units. A eheque for $100 for . e~~~~~h':::;.b~;r:;:~a!i a~b~:~l~ pa&,m":'t.~ ~~1n ~~~~.s~":~~h ~~~ the home was received tbe second meeting held League and it is advantage, and you re­ rrom the Morawa-Gutha I<> bring about the mer- suggested that members eeive your financial clip sul>-braneh which made State Pruident' Pearaon (right) is ahown presenliflf/ His Excellency ger there had been a pay in !<> their sui>- immediately. an earlier donation of witlt. a League tie as a nUmmto of h.is visit to A nzae Houae. unanimous vote for a mal- t..:...._:________________ _. $265. GIFT PICTURES Finance available RECALL GRIM for distress The foUowing communication from the Dia-. tressed Persons Relief Trust is published for WAR STRUGGLES general infonnation:- Reproductions of two l vor Hele war paint­ On November 6, 1973, with a special need be­ ings are now to be seen hanging in the club the Distressed Persons yond the scope of a n or: Relief Trust Act 1973 ganisation. Therefore, it premises at Anzac House. was proclaimed. may be considered that They depict signallers in $4,000 painting with its The trust consists of this would come within action in the two world action based on an eye­ four trustees, the chair- the ambit of the trust's wars. witness account of a ca­ man of which is the aims. The framed pictures ble-laying operation Public Trustee or his The trustees will consid­ were handed to State under artillery fire in nominee. At this time the er any applications made. President Pearson by France during 1914. members of the trust are Forms o( application Major K. V. Benwell, a The other depicted a as follows: will be available from the former Colonel-Com­ l<!nse moment for a be­ Chairman: Mr A. Mar- office of the trust in the mandant of the Royal leaguered infantry batta­ Australian Corps of Sig­ Major K. V. Benwe~l (left) preunta tM reproductilni:a to State PreBUknt ~:~bers: Sir Thomas re'::"'~rsfu~':~t~';n.!!:l~ lion in in New Guinea Pearson. At centre tS the State Secretary, Mr D. H. Bruce. Wardle, Mr J. Coleman, tance will be .,.,.,pted. nals, at the September with radio communica­ 8 executive meeting. tions about to be recom­ --·~----...... ~--~-----~'"'1 Miss Ethel Soott.
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