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The State President, Graham Edwards AM, The State President and State Executive andwishes the allState members Executive of RSL WAwishes a Merry all members Christmas of and a RSL WAHappy a Merry & Safe Christmas New Year and a Happy & Safe New Year

CONTACT DIRECTORY Editorial Information Contact Directory STATE Editor/Vice President: Denis Connelly (08) 9287 3716 CEO / State Secretary: CMDR Phillip Orchard EXECUTIVE Email: [email protected] AFNI RAN (Rtd) Assistant Editor: Amy Hunt (08) 9287 3700 Assistant State Secretary: Nola Keen 2012-2015 RSL Advertising: Executive Assistant: Caitlin Harnwell Editorial Assistant: Nola Keen State President Administrative Assistant: Amy Hunt Email: [email protected] Mr Graham Edwards AM Mr John McCourt Receptionist: Wendy Quinn Graphic Design: Type Express Mr Peter Aspinall Membership: Kathy Clark, 8.00am to 3.30pm State Vice President Printer: Rural Press Mr Ross Davies Mon-Thurs, 9287 3705 Mr Denis Connelly Mrs Donna Prytulak Contact Details ANZAC House Manager: Matthew Holyday 9287 3714 State Treasurer Mr Damian Dixon The Returned & Services League of Australia Financial Services: Peter McGlade 9287 3718. Mr Phillip Draber RFD JP WA Branch Incorporated Helen Beech 8.30am to 4.30pm Mon-Thurs 9287 3703 Mr Tony Fletcher State Executive ANZAC House 28 St Georges Tce PERTH WA 6000 Records and Information Manager: Helen Starkie Trustees Mr Bob Allen OAM Email: [email protected] Welfare: Rosalind Howat 8.30am 4.30pm Mr Kevin Trent OAM RFD JP Mon-Fri, 9287 3707 • 0412 009 191 Mrs Judy Bland Website: www.rslwahq.org.au Mr Wayne Tarr RFD ED Telephone: (08) 9287 3799 Snr Advocate: Jim Boland 8.00am to 4.00pm Mr Gavin Briggs Facsimile: (08) 9287 3732 Mon-Fri, 9287 3708 Mr Bill Collidge RFD Mr Don Blair OAM RFD ED WA Country Callers: 1800 259 799 Mr David Elson BM STATE Secretary PO Box 3023, East Perth, WA 6892 Mr Scott Rogers CMDR Philip Orchard AFNI RAN (Rtd) THE LISTENINGTHE LISTENING POST December POST October 2013 20093 3 The Presidents Page GRAHAM EDWARDS AM POPPY DAY Like many of you I was appalled, disgusted, This was a crime he should never have been angered but above all saddened to learn subjected to and a crime which should raise the of the Poppy Day snatch and grab of a hackles of every decent law abiding Australian. collection tin from 93 year old war veteran I believe Alby is entitled to the mateship, Mr Alby Passmore. support and comfort of knowing that we in Mr Passmore has for many years collected on the RSL stand with him share his anger at this Poppy Day at the Gosnells shopping centre. unacceptable experience. This year he was subjected to a crime he could Should he have to attend court to give evidence not have anticipated nor contemplated. against the accused then I believe a strong showing of RSL members, well dressed and His collection tin was snatched from his table wearing their medals, should attend with him to and the offender bolted. Unable to chase he show him, his mates, his sub-branch and the could only watch as his mate Don Blanchard broader community that he does not stand alone. tried to give chase but fell. This was a despicable crime against an aged The Coles employee who did give chase digger. Indeed not just against an aged digger and caught the offenders was beaten and the but a crime against a community tradition and a offenders escaped with the tin containing several community standard. hundred dollars. The employee was injured but I understand has now recovered and I will write A crime that we should not allow to be glossed to him on behalf of RSLWA to thank him for his over. endeavours and wish him well. It is unacceptable to us that one of our aged, A member of the WA Police Force in the South Eastern suburbs started a collection The money was not important compared to respected and dedicated members was so treated to replace the money stolen. As a result of their generosity they recently presented Alby the wellbeing of Mr Passmore and those who and so too it should be unacceptable to our with some $2800 donated from their ranks. assisted him. community.

RECOGNITION OF YOUNGER VETERANS If this recognition and acknowledgement of service line. All in jest of course but the humour was so The 12 months since election to the position is not shown next year it just may not happen at all. characteristic of Australian who did it tough. Above all the RSL must not repeat the cold shoulder of State President have flown. It has been a Something Wally said that day has stuck in my offered to Vietnam Veterans and as always we must busy year with some runs on the board but a memory ever since because of the passion with earn from our mistakes of the past. lot more to chase. which he said it. VALE RSLWA is in good shape with strong work being done He simply said “if you didn't have a mate you didn't in and around our sub-branches and membership It is of great sadness that we learnt of the survive.” base. This is being complemented by the work passing of Mandurah Sub-branch stalwart of Phil Orchard and his team at ANZAC House. Wally Holding. Rest in Peace Wally and I am sure when the Pearly Numerous positive decisions have been taken which Gates open there will be many a “mate” to greet will carry us into 2014. Wally served in the 2/4 Machine Gun Battalion and you. was taken prisoner when Singapore fell. Like so Importantly these include the decision to many of his mates he suffered on the Thai/Burma FESTIVE GREETINGS acknowledge our younger veterans by inviting them railway and in Changi prison as a POW. As this is the final Listening Post for 2013 I want to to lead our March next year. He joined the RSL early after his return to Australia take the personal opportunity on behalf of Noelene This will be an Australia wide ANZAC Day RSL and through a life of service to our organisation, and myself, to wish you and your families a peaceful initiative and each State RSL has agreed that we need the local cadets, his fellow members and mates and gentle Christmas which we hope will bring an to take this opportunity to recognise all who have he was recognised with Life Membership and the opportunity to relax and enjoy this special time of served post-Vietnam through various deployments Meritorious Service Award. the year with loved ones, family members and your from Somalia right through to Afghanistan. " mates " While the logistics are still being worked through I remember listening to an argument Wally had it is important to provide this recognition and with a mate after a recent ANZAC Day Service. Thank you for your support throughout the year and acknowledgement next year because the followings One had worked on the Thai end of the notorious I will welcome 2014 with enthusiasm, a sense of years will see the strong focus on the Centenary of railway and the other on the Burma end. They were challenge and confidence knowing that RSLWA has ANZAC. arguing over which group had built the best railway much to look forward to.

Bruce Rock 2013 Bruce Rock 2013 4 THE LISTENING POST December 2013

Bruce Rock Parade Bruce Rock Parade Bruce Rock RSLWA State Secretary and State other stall holders including TPI, Partners President Graham Edwards set up of Veteran and many more. shop over the Veterans weekend at We will be back there next year Graham Bruce Rock. said and if the weekend is held immediately A big crowd of veterans, family, friends after the Commemoration in Albany it was and locals enjoyed the great atmosphere likely that many veterans will combine the and the friendship which has now become a two events. hallmark of this annual event. Phil Orchard said 'it is important for the From all reports the RSL presence was RSL State Branch to venture into new areas, appreciated and numerous pieces of particularly as BR does not have its own information and material were passed sub branch and maximise the opportunity onto veterans and their families who made enquiries. to talk to the local population and visitors to the area about what the RSL is focussing on State President Graham Edwards said he for the future and Centenary period. and Phil enjoyed the veteran contact and the various displays such as the Light Horse, Graham Edwards the Stuart tank and the interaction with RSL WA President Bruce Rock Parade

The Light Horse in action Various stalls

Caravan City at Bruce Rock THE LISTENINGTHE LISTENING POST December POST October 2013 20095 5 FROM THE BUNKER with Denis Connelly Australian Peacekeeping and Peacekeepers

The Peacekeepers had their beginnings at the end of WWII as the United Nations Society Council saw the need for an international Suai, East Timor, 16 November 1999. Gunner (Gnr) Alan Paul (left) of the 108th Battery, body to maintain and keep the peace. Field Regiment, part of the International Force for East Timor (Interfet), talking to a fellow soldier as they begin a patrol of an area between Suai and Matai. AWM P03184.263

A minimal armed force was employed included supplying officers to serve overseas to monitor the emerging peace proposals in Ganges, Cambodia, Haiti, Mozambique, between parties recently at war. Peace Bougainville and Timor. Western Australia support operations are often divided into Police are amongst those who have served peacekeeping (lightly armed) and peace overseas with the AFP. enforcement (heavily armed); these are blanket terms used to cover all impartial, Australia’s involvement in peacekeeping multinational and military-based is an ongoing activity on areas of potential interventions in areas of conflict. conflict. The most recent involvement is in East Timor and the Solomon Islands. The Over the years Peacekeeping has taken East Timor Conflict grabbed the attention on a variety of different roles such as of Australia as it is only about an hour and deterring wars and conflict, resolving a half flight away from our North Coast. conflicts, promoting peace, supporting civil authorities in response to domestic crises, The United Nations Peacekeepers Trooper (Tpr) Jon Church carries an injured Rwandan child who has survived the brutal humanitarian assistance and disaster relief. Remembrance Day is commemorated on massacre by soldiers of the Rwandan Patriotic Army (RPA) at the UN administered refuge camp at Kibeho in 1995. Tpr Church was one of 18 soldiers killed in a training accident Many see this as the main platform of the 29 May annually. in Townsville on 12 June 1996, when two Blackhawk helicopters crashed. Photo by George United Nations Charter, however there is Gittoes. P04111.030 Editor’s Note: The Australian War also a more complex role taken on by the Memorial (AWM) in Canberra and the Peacekeepers whereby force is authorised State War Memorial in Kings Park have to prevent further conflict between warring parties. now placed the names of those who paid the supreme price whilst carrying out Australia’s first Peacekeepers departed Peacekeeping duties for the United Nations Australia in September 1947 for Djokjakarta and the Australian Government on to the in Indonesia to assist the Indonesians to respective memorials to give recognition so secure independence. Peacekeepers are richly deserved for these Servicemen and predominantly from the Australian Defence Servicewomen. Force (ADF) and the Australian Federal Police (AFP) have also played a prominent References: part in the peacekeeping operations over 1. AWM: Australian War Memorial Korea, June 1950. Members of the United Nations Commission on many years. The support by the AFP has 2. Wikipedia Korea (UNCOK) passing native ox carts on the road while on tour of the 38th Parallel just prior to war breaking out. AWM P00716.024

Date Name (*Police) Location Cause of Death January 1966 Lieutenant General Robert Nimmo Kashmir Died of natural causes July 1969 Sergeant Lewelyn Thomas* Cyprus Killed in vehicle accident August 1971 Inspector Patrick Hackett* Cyprus Killed in vehicle accident November Sergeant Ian Ward* Cyprus Killed by landmine 1974 January 1988 Captain Peter McCarthy Lebanon Killed by landmine April 1993 Lance Corporal Shannon McAliney Somalia Died after accidental discharge of weapon June 1993 Major Susan Felsche Western Sahara Killed in plane crash January 2000 Lance Corporal Russell Eisenhuth East Timor Died of illness May 2000 Lance Corporal Shawn Lewis Bougainville Died in diving accident August 2000 Corporal Stuart Jones East Timor Died after accidental discharge of weapon December Protective Service Officer Adam Solomon Shot 2004 Dunning Islands March 2005 Private Jamie Clark Solomon Died whilst on patrol with 3 Bn Islands RAR November Private Ashley Baker Timor-Leste Died from gunshot wound 2007 September Craftsman Beau Pridue Timor-Leste Killed in a vehicle accident 2011 Several Australian Service personal and Federal Police Officers have paid the ultimate price for their service. 6 THE LISTENING POST December 2013 The Inaugural RSL Memorial Breakfast The Inaugural RSL Memorial Breakfast was held on Friday, 25 October with Special Guest the Honourable Dr Brendan Nelson MBBS MRACGP FRACP (Hon.) FAMA.

The Hon Dr Brendan Nelson delivering his address

Congress Wreath Laying Ceremony State War Memorial, Kings Park – Friday, 25 October 2013 THE LISTENINGTHE LISTENING POST December POST October 2013 20097 7 From the CEO After what seems months of ongoing prepara- In brief summary the building design, featured tion, the execution of our 97th State Congress in the August edition of The Listening Post will and our Remembrance Day commemoration commemorate the Departure of the Convoys, a portrayal service appear to have gone well. It was encour- of experiences through personal stories that will be aging to hear the positive feedback from both provided by interaction through rich and immersive events although we, the staff, are well aware of multimedia, access to experiences and information some matters that need attention. Thank you online. The story will commemorate the departure of to all who provided a detailed response on the the convoys and allow visitors to experience the life of feedback forms from Congress. The cost reduc- the ANZACs through personal stories. It will consider tion, which included the dropping of the Welfare the consequence of war, honour their sacrifice, share Remembrance Day and Poppy Appeal Levy of 50c per financial member as well as $25 Our Remembrance Day Service at Kings Park was their stories and reflections but most importantly Congress Levy was well received as was the $70 extremely well attended. His Excellency the Governor REMEMBER THEM. attendance fee being reduced to $35. of WA, Mr Malcolm McCusker AC CVO QC and The Congress itself, opened with an exceptional other distinguished guests, Ex-Service Organisations speech by Dr Brendon Nelson MBBS, MRACGP, and the general public participated in the Wreath FRACP (Hon.), FAMA, Director of the Australian Laying. Following the Remembrance Day addresses War Memorial, incorporated two inspirational youth by the State Vice President, Mr Denis Connelly and speakers Miss Krista McMeekan, and Cadet Warrant His Excellency the Governor, Mr Connelly conducted Officer Class 2 John Foster, was attended by Federal the formal handover of the Crypt Keys from the and State politicians, our National President Rear Outgoing Warden, CDRE Steve Davies RAN Rtd Admiral Ken Doolan AO RAN Rtd, senior members to the Incoming Warden Mrs Jan Stewart CEO of of DVA and other Veteran organisations. Most Lotterywest. This years’ Service was supported by importantly, 58 Sub-Branches were represented by 109 Churchlands Senior High School Band, the RAN delegates and some 15 observers. In total in excess of Australian Army, and RAAF, as well as Navy, Army 150 attendees. and Air Force Cadets. View from inside the centre and infinity pool with the Much of the cost was subsidised as a result of our constant flow of names of those who left these shores. President’s Annual Memorial breakfast. Our first fundraising event as such and one that was extremely well supported by the corporates, service trusts and our key event sponsor, the Perth Mint who provided a 1oz Silver Gallipoli 2011-dated coin as a door prize and an aluminium-bronze $1 Anzac Day 2013-dated coin in card for every attendee.

Prior to 11 November the City of Perth and Kings Park agreed to illuminate Council House, the Bell Tower and the State War Memorial red in respect of the commemoration and all statues in Perth city proudly donned a poppy for the week. Of particular Dates for your diary note was the inclusion of our Poppy Picnic post- October 2014 Remembrance Day Service at Rotunda 1 near the State War Memorial. This was extremely well supported, Fri 24/Sat 25 – State Congress to include wreath laying and provided the opportunity for the attending schools & reception On behalf of the State President, State Executive and to conduct a Memorial Hunt, based on clues, to learn Sun 26 – Social Program staff of ANZAC House can I offer congratulations to more about who and what some of the Memorials in all our award recipients: the Frasers Avenue precinct are dedicated to. Mon 27 – National Executive ANZAC of the Year Albany Interpretive Centre Tue 28/29 – National Congress Peter Dimopolous The State President and I attended the second Forum for Thu 30- Mon 3 Nov Albany the Albany Community in late October. This forum Meritorious Award allowed a number of key stake holders to present Mr Kevin Trent OAM on the progress and preparation for the weekend of And finally ……………….. New Life Members 1 November 2014. Presenters included: the State Trevor Kenny (Bunbury Sub-Branch) President, Richard Muirhead - State Director National Commemorative Events, Department of Premier and I would like to thank all of my team at ANZAC Gordon William Norton Cabinet; Jennifer McGrath – Executive Director, House for their terrific support through 2013. The (City of Perth Sub-Branch) Department of Finance, Building Management organisation required for our commemorative events, and Works; Alec Coles - Chief Executive Officer, Robert Sydney White and others, start the day after the previous one finishes. (City of Mandurah Sub-Branch) Western Australian Museum; Peter King - Deputy Commissioner, Department of Veterans’ Affairs; Gwyn Often they are complicated matters full of bureaucracy Kay Cleak (City of Cockburn Sub-Branch) Dolphin - Executive Director, Eventscorp (Tourism requiring careful and considerate negotiation. It’s very much a team game. My special thanks to all 50 year Certificate WA); Garry Adams – A/Chief Executive Officer, City Mr Norman Semmens of Albany and Claire Parker – Managing Director , Sub-Branches who have hosted the State President (Canning Districts-Victoria Park Sub-Branch Project3. Key points to note are that the site clearing and I during our visits and to your office bearers who has been completed and that BGC Construction Pty Ltd keep open the lines of communication so well. It can Trophy Winners appointed as the builders. Construction to commence sometimes be difficult to know when to pick up the The Newdegate Cup - City of Rockingham in mid-November 2013, and the building will be phone but if you remember that we in State Branch finished in August 2014. The fit out of the exhibition Sub-Branch prefer to be proactive rather than reactive and that The Colonel Collett Cup - Pinjarra Sub-Branch. will be carried out during July, August and September 2014 with expectation that testing and commissioning surprises and secrets don’t go down well, then you are The Geraldton Shield - Three Springs/Arrino will occur during October 2014. If all goes well the on the right path. Sub-Branch. Official Opening will be on 1 November 2014. It is The Mary Cornell Trophy - Kalgoorlie Sub-Branch of note that over 65% of the building work will utilise The Ken Bladen Recruiting Shield - Morawa-Gutha local firms. To date we are on program and within From us ALL at ANZAC House, HAPPY Sub-Branch budget. CHRISTMAS and best wishes for 2014. 8 THE LISTENING POST December 2013 Annual Tea Dance at ANZAC Club Tuesday 15 October saw a number of ANZAC Club patrons Tea Dance was run in conjunction with the Department of putting on their dancing shoes to take part in another Veterans’ Affairs Veterans’ Health Week. Which this year successful ANZAC Club Tea Dance. Professional dancers promoted Physical Activity – Fitness, Strength, Flexibility from Daele Fraser Dance Studio showed the participants a and Balance. move or two and the Cross-Over Duo provided the music Denis Connelly that was enjoyed by all throughout the day. This year’s THE LISTENINGTHE LISTENING POST December POST October 2013 20099 9 Margaret River

Homemade red poppies went the school on Tuesday to talk to on sale at Margaret River the pre-primary students about his Independent School recently to own war-time experiences, show commemorate Remembrance his service medals, and discuss how Day and raise money for Margaret the fundraising efforts would help River Returned Services League ex-servicemen and women. (RSL). Also present on the day was teacher’s aide Raine Ladd who had with her Constructed by the Pre-primary partner Peter Mcgovern’s medals students, the colourful cardboard awarded to him for his service in flowers were sold for 50 cents each Afghanistan, which completed the raising more than $70. Pre-primary picture of linking our past with our teacher Debbie Pendlebury said the present and with our future, our class discussed the significance of future being these wonderful pre the poppy, learned about war-time primary students at Margaret River conflicts and constructed their own Independent School. battlefield. Main article by Melissa White, On Remembrance Day, the whole Margaret River Independent School school observed a minute’s with final comment added by Keith silence and laid a wreath in memory Simmonds, President Margaret River of those who have died or suffered RSL Sub-Branch in the line of duty. Margaret River RSL secretary, Rob Scott visited Keith Simmonds

Kalgoorlie Sub-Branch Remembrance Day is over for crowd with the Australian National 2013 and what a successful Anthem. Kalgoorlie MLA Wendy day it was for the Kalgoorlie Duncan and Deputy Mayor Allan RSL. Leading up to Monday Pendal were among the guests to 11 November 2013 we had lay wreaths during the service. many volunteers from around Kalgoorlie RSL Secretary Brenton Kalgoorlie donate their time Smith was installed as the Kalgoorlie War Memorial’s new warden, taking over the weekend to sell pop- over from Warren Reyolds, being pies, especially the cadets from the son of a former Vietnam Veteran. the 55th Army Cadet Unit and POPPY POWER: Margaret River RSL secretary, Rob Scott and Margaret River Independent School We thank Warren for his service Pre-primary students, Pia Bawden and Jake McKenzie showed their support for Remembrance Day. the No 709 Squadron Australian to the RSL. There was a turnout Air Force Cadets. They have of 100 people who attended the done a superb job of collect- service which was great to see being ing donations while challenging a weekday. each other to see who could col- Following the service, everyone was lect the most amount of money invited back to the Kalgoorlie RSL donated. / Ex-Serviceman’s Club in Dugan On Remembrance Day traffic on Street for a social gathering and light Hannan Street came to a halt as refreshments. Kalgoorlie-Boulder Mayor Ron I would like to thank the following Yuryevich led a minutes silence Kalgoorlie RSL members for while the Kalgoorlie RSL held the their tireless efforts in making Remembrance Day service at the Remembrance Day 2013 a huge Kalgoorlie War Memorial. The success: Murray and Lyn Joyce, Pat service was led by Kalgoorlie RSL Hogan and Dave Elson. President David Elson BM, followed by Kalgoorlie RSL Senior Vice Lest We Forget President Dean Collins reading a Ben Wydra poem and the North Kalgoorlie Junior Vice President Primary School choir leading the Kalgoorlie RSL Diggers Remembered Yanchep Two Rocks Sub-Branch held its Remembrance Day Service at the Memorial in Yanchep National Park where approximately 100 people attended. Wreaths were laid by Mr Norman Hewer representing the City of Wanneroo and John Quigley MLA. The local Free Spirit Choir led the National Anthem and students from the two local schools laid wreaths. A moving address was given by the President of the Sub- Gladys Shave Branch, Mr Rolly Sweet. Secretary 10 THE LISTENING POST December 2013

Mitchell Drew, son of our Social Secretary Teresa Rayment and Gosnells President Alan Stubbs assisting in selling poppies at Bunnings Maddington. Gosnells Sub-Branch At Gosnells RSL our A very good indicator of members have been the support, realisation and very active in our Poppy gratitude the community has Left to right, members Wayne Loughrey (President), Henry Syme (WW2), Ray Twist (WW2) and Doug Carpenter (Secretary). Drive which has seen our for our veteran and ex-service Photo courtesy of "The Echo" newspaper donations increase from community. around $5,000 in 2006 to $15,000 last year and Our Remembrance Day running out of poppies. Service, albeit small, was Kalamunda Sub-Branch attended by veterans and their We stretch ourselves into the Kalamunda RSL held its Cr Sue Bilich, and others. The Sub-Branch will close for spouses as well as the Mayor five main shopping centres in traditional Remembrance The commemorative address the festive season on Friday, the area and the two Bunnings of the City of Gosnells and Day service at our local was given by Steve Hordacre, 20 December, with an option stores. Donations this year, local representatives of State War Memorial and there Principal of Kalamunda to open on 23 December for without the extenuating and federal Parliament. was an excellent tournout. Senior High School Education one evening. We will re-open circumstances of Friday 8 and Support Centre (and a former Harry Rosielle Wreaths were laid by the Sub- on Friday, 16 January. ordering an extra 2,000 poppies Branch, Senator-elect Linda Army reservist). After the have seen the donations increase Secretary Reynolds (representing service, a number of those Doug Carpenter to around $20,000. Gosnells RSL Sub-Branch our local Federal and State attending return to our Hall Secretary, Kalamunda members), Shire President, for light refreshments. RSL Sub-Branch

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Greenbushes Primary School students (left to right) Joel Longbottom, Brandon Janitz, Ben Rodgers, Keelie Bacci, Brianna Bunter and Macey Hyde with Greenbushes RSL members (left to right) Ray Mills, Barry Boyle, Ron Adair and Pat Scallan at the recent Remembrance Day Service at the Greenbushes War Memorial. The photo shows students from the Schools with Secretary, Doug Arrowsmith, DFC AOM Greenbushes Remembers and Maj-Gen Barry Nunn AO RFD ED who was the MC for the Service. 1921 the poppies have been sold by The Nedlands Sub-Branch The history behind the red poppy Nedlands Sub-Branch's Remembrance Day Ceremony was well Returned and Services League around that is symbolic of Remembrance Day attended with the public appreciating the shade provided by a was highlighted at the Greenbushes Remembrance Day to raise funds for marquee. Nedlands Councillor Ian Argyle gave a short address. Remembrance Day Ceremony on welfare projects. He was supported by students from Dalkeith, Hollywood, Loreto and November 11. Wreaths were laid and candles were Nedlands Primary Schools reading their own poems. Hollywood Primary Greenbushes Primary School students lit at the base of the Greenbushes War School also provided music. The Rev Mark Dale sounded the Last Post on a hosted the ceremony which was attended Memorial as part of the service. bugle which was used at Gallipoli. Tiger Moths from the Aero Club flew over by members of the Greenbushes Branch at the appointed time of 1100hrs. of The Returned and Services League. The Greenbushes Primary School then provided light refreshments for members The Mayor of Nedlands, Max Hipkins invited all for light refreshments at the Students presented readings and poems of the Greenbushes RSL and community Hollywood-Subiaco Bowling Club after the service. The War Graves people which explained that the red poppy members attending the service. had the venue in immaculate condition for the Service and are to be thanked. that was symbolic of the bloodshed Thank you also to the Nedlands Council for their continued support. on the fields of northern France and Pat Scallan Belgium during World War One. Since Secretary Doug Arrowsmith, Secretary

Wooroloo Primary School, under the direction of Principal Caroline Nun and Dr Tony Thatcher, held their own Remembrance Day Ceremony. Each student proudly wore a poppy. Dr Tony Thatcher said of the service, "Their little backs all stood straight when the bugle call sounded. Very proud of the teaching staff who arranged Wooroloo Primary School such a simple but poignant service. I noticed they also wore poppies. This was a great example of Australians saying 'Lest We Forget'." Service Dr Tony Thatcher 12 THE LISTENING POST December 2013 Reinforcing Australia’s Proud History

Kambalda Sub-Branch At about 10.45am everybody children. Wreaths were also laid assembled at the Memorial at by Coolgardie Shire; Police, Fire Kambalda East. Brigade and St Johns and the Kambalda RSL Sub-Branch. This was the best attended Remembrance Day I can After wreath laying, we had The remember, with approximately of Last Post with Gina Makara (flag 170 people in attendance. They orderly) bringing the flag down were made up of 20 Police, Fire to shoulder level. We then had 1 Brigade and St Johns; 90 children minute silence, followed by the For the Ellenbrook Sub-branch Remembrance Day has been an from Kambalda East school; 20 Ode, followed by Rouse where people from BHP, with the general Gina took the flag back to full outstanding success. public making up the remainder. height, before dropping it back to This Sub-Branch works hard to reinforce the Day in 1918 and through the years. The bugle half-mast. Wreaths were laid to honour those important events in Australian history and calls and supporting drumming were provided who paid the ultimate sacrifice; Allan Lindup culture. This year we offered all local schools by Ellenbrook Secondary College music with most of the wreaths coming President; Kambalda copies of the book “The Red Poppy” by students. Politicians, dignitaries and school from Kambalda East school Sub Branch the New Zealand author David Hill. Schools representatives all laid wreaths at the flag pole, were also invited for the first time to lay and our senior citizens provided everyone with wreaths at our ceremony. Perhaps the most morning tea. encouraging aspect of the occasion this year This great team effort has reinforced our Northam Sub Branch was the enthusiastic support from the general determination to continue to commemorate public when we were fund raising. such important events and to ensure that those The solemn ceremony attended by over 200 who served are remembered. people was held in warm conditions at the Lest We Forget. town library site. The President Stephen O’Neil spoke of the significance of Remembrance Dr Neil MacNeill

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CMDR Blenkin started by saying that He then went on to point out this Remembrance Day was the that the freedom we all enjoy 95th anniversary of the start today came at a cost in terms of of WWI which was supposed human sacrifice, and that great to have been “the war to end loss, and those who made the all wars”. After WWI, it was ultimate sacrifice, that we were decided to hold a special day remembering today. to remember the fallen and The Naval Chaplain Steve it was called Armistice Day. Gunther was called upon by However, after WWII some MAJ Jackson to lead the large 20 years later, the name was into the air. MAJ Jackson who had just returned from who had passed away in the gathering in prayer, followed changed to Remembrance Day recited “The Ode To The Fallen” Afghanistan, Schools and the preceding year. Families of by the very moving hymn, to include WWII fallen, and and The Last Post was played Members of the public. He also these Members were invited to “Lest We Forget”. This was now of course, it embraces all by the Naval Bugler. There was thanked the many Volunteers attend, and a plaque was placed accompanied by the Naval other engagements since then a minute’s silence, followed by whose assistance made the on our Memorial Wall for each Band under Bandmaster CPO as well. Rouse. Following the National success of this day possible. The of them. Families and Members Anthem, the Catafalque and Chaplain, Steve Gunther said placed wreaths and poppies Natalie Erskine. The Prayer As it neared 1100h, the Firing Firing Parties marched off. the Blessing and Closing Prayer on this wall, as our special of Remembrance was then Party, from HMAS Stirling, delivered prior to the laying of and another Remembrance Day remembrance for our special under the direction of SBLT MAJ Jackson thanked all those the many wreaths at the War came to an end of service. people, came to close. Owen Bowey, slow marched who had attended, the Guest Memorial. Members of the into position by the Cenotaph. Speaker CMDR Matthew After the Remembrance Day “LEST WE FORGET” public also came forward with A RAAF HAWK jet roared Blenkin, Chaplain Steven Service at the Cenotaph, there Wendy Gray tributes and red poppies. overhead, making a spectacular Gunther, the Dignitaries, was a Memorial Service held Honorary Secretary It was very gratifying to see sight. On command, the Firing Ex-Service Men and Women, at the Rockingham Sub-Branch City of Rockingham RSL numerous schools represented Party fired numerous volleys Veterans, especially those for our Service Members Sub-Branch

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He then said how the seat worked and pointed out that once you had  nished doing your business, “You simply 14 THE LISTENING POST December 2013 Gascoyne RSL Report The Gascoyne RSL held a Commemorative Service at the Carnarvon Cenotaph on Remembrance Day 2013. Approximately 50 people attended the service directed by the President of the Sub-Branch, Mr Sandy McGinn. Prayers were read by Pastor Some of the community attending the Service. There were many more sheltering under the John Tomkin and wreaths shade as it was an exceptionally hot day. were laid by E Troop, RSL, a seven seater people mover We will then attempt funding Naval Association, Korean that will enable us to transport of the reconstruction of the Veterans, Carnarvon Shire our less mobile members and and Carnarvon Community HMAS Sydney wall and other senior citizens to events College. roll of honour to make it a and to get them safely back more appropriate memorial to Afterwards, light snacks and home again. those officers and men who refreshments were served The Sub-Branch has worked died in that tragic encounter. at the RSL clubrooms in If funding permits, we Stuart Street adjacent to the hard at raising funds from Wing Commandr Ella Bone (Retd) preparing to lay a wreath on behalf of the Sub-Branch. would also like to consider Cenotaph. members and the purchase was only possible in the end recognising the men of the On the Friday preceding by the extremely generous Kormoran who also gave The City of South Perth Remembrance Day, the Sub- support of Alan Livesy of their lives in the battle. We Branch organised poppy sales Carnarvon Motor Group who are currently seeking advice Sub-Branch around the town and raised a sponsored the purchase. The on this matter as it is, quite grand total of $1,645 which Carnarvon Motor Group has obviously, an emotive issue. The City of South paid the supreme sacrifice in shows that small country always supported the RSL in We are currently negotiating Perth RSL Sub-Branch the Great War 1914 – 18. towns still have spirit of its welfare and community with the local Shire Council conducted a Remembrance The choir of the Kensington giving to a good cause. service activities and we owe to obtain financial assistance Day Service at the War Primary School who sang 19 November marked the them a great debt of thanks. for the purchase of the Bronze Memorial located in “In Flanders Fields” and the anniversary of the sinking of Our next major funding project statue and to convert the area Memorial Gardens, South Australian National Anthem at HMAS Sydney by the German is going to be even harder surrounding the Cenotaph into Perth. the conclusion of the Service Raider Komoran. This for our small membership. a pedestrian friendly plaza. which was attended by a large was commemorated with a During the Service Sub-Branch We are trying to raise funds The removal of kerbs and crowd. Service held at the Carnarvon President, Kevin Trent read to refurbish the Carnarvon Cenotaph on Saturday 23 level changes hopefully will out the names of the twenty Kevin Trent cenotaph which is showing November at 17:30, followed make it much safer for all men from the District who President its age (constructed in 1923). members to attend services by a BBQ and fellow-ship We want to install a life size such as the Dawn service on at the Carnarvon Sub Branch bronze WWI Billy atop the ANZAC Day. clubrooms. Cenotaph and strip the many On Friday, 8 November, the layers of peeling paint back to Ed Garrett Gascoyne Sub Branch took the original surface and seal Secretary/Treasurer delivery of its first vehicle, with anti-graffiti coating. Gascoyne RSL

Some members and guests. Scarborough Sub-Branch Scarborough Sub-Branch Local Member of State Parliament, invited Members and the our Sub-Branch and the Bowling general public to their Annual Club. Remembrance Day Service at Then the Doubleview Primary The Scarborough Memorial School Choir closed the formal North Beach Sub-Branch Garden, Doubleview. part of the ceremony with their North Beach Sub-Branch conducted Roger Hardwicke read the address while The traditional bugle calls of “Last rendition of the National Anthem. a Remembrance Day Service at their Lewis Firman said a few words. After this most of the attendees memorial Monument on the Charles Post” and “Rouse” were sounded The Last Post and Rouse were very well and followed by the recitation retired to the adjacent Bowling Riley Reserve, North Beach. Club hall and enjoyed morning played by a Year 10 student from Carine of the “ODE” by President Des Some 40 RSL members joined 200 school tea provided by Bunnings and Senior High School. Cummings who also delivered a children from local schools and the general entertained by items from the brief address. community for a short service, led by RSL Rob Sweet school Choir. After this was the formal Wreath President Alex Lennox. Vice President Secretary Laying from representative of Malcolm Till THE LISTENINGTHE LISTENING POST December POST October 2013 20091515 Lighting up Red for Remembrance Some of Perth’s iconic The initiative is hoped to landmarks, including raise more awareness about Remembrance Day throughout the the State War Memorial, Perth community, and encourage Council House, and the more people to pause to reflect on Bell Tower were lit Red for the sacrifices made by our service Remembrance from 1 to 11 people past and present. Photo courtesy of Kurt Baeten; Binto Photography November. Caitlin Harnwell

Perth Statues spotted wearing Poppies Poppy Picnic The RSL WA State the Picnic was the perfect Statues around the Perth CBD were seen Branch hosted the opportunity for the ex-service wearing poppies in the lead up to the inaugural Poppy Picnic community, invited guests Poppy Appeal and Remembrance Day at Kings Park following and school children to enjoy this year. the Remembrance Day fellowship overlooking the City of Perth and St Martins Place kindly Service on Monday, 11 Swan River, and is something gave permission for the bronze statues on their November 2013. that we hope to grow and properties to wear poppies as a sign of respect promote each year. Although the weather was for this important commemoration. a little hotter than hoped, Caitlin Harnwell Caitlin Harnwell

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Norman Semmens (Canning Districts – Victoria Park Sub-Branch) with his family holding his 50 Year Certificate Pinjarra Sub-Branch President Mick O’Donnell receiving the Colonel Collett Cup won by the Sub-Branch.

City of Rockingham Sub-Branch President Mick Ryan receiving the Newdegate Cup won by the Sub-Branch. Kalgoorlie Sub-Branch President Dave Elson receiving the Mary Cornell Trophy won by the Sub-Branch.

Three Springs - Arrino Sub-Branch President Con Kikeros receiving the Geraldton Shield won by the Sub-Branch. Mid-West Regional Representative Ross Davies receiving the Ken Bladen Recruiting Shield won by the Morawa-Gutha Sub-Branch. The award was presented by Ken Bladen (far right) THE LISTENINGTHE LISTENING POST December POST October 2013 200917 17

Back: Robert Sydney White (City of Mandurah Sub-Branch) – RSL Life Membership; Gordon William Norton (City of Perth Sub-Branch) - RSL Life Membership; Kevin Trent (City of South Perth Sub-Branch) - RSL Meritorious Medal and City of Cockburn Vice President representing Kay Cleak who received RSL Life membership. Middle: Mr Peter Dimopolous (Serpentine Jarrahdale Sub-Branch) - ANZAC of the Year Award, Trevor Congress Award Winners Kenny (Bunbury Sub-Branch) - RSL Life Membership; William Heel OAM - Honorary Membership; and RSL National President Rear Admiral Ken Doolan AO (RAN) RTD. Front: RSL WA Vice President Mr Denis Connelly and RSL WA President Mr Graham Edwards AM

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Didier Pontzeele and Andre Burette Kalamunda RSL Sub-Branch recently had the honour and pleasure of hosting Mr Didier Pontzeele, Head of the Belgian War Graves Office, and his charming wife Ann at a light luncheon at our Hall. Mr Pontzeele was accompanied by Senator Glenn Sterle, who hosted his visit to Perth. Mr Pontzeele was warmly welcomed by our newly installed President, Wayne Loughrey and also by our one and only Belgian ex-service member, Andre Burette (ex Belgian Congo), who welcomed him in his native tongue. Mr Pontzeele gave an interesting Power Point presentation on the work of the War Graves Office, which was appreciated by the members of the Sub-Branch and their partners, and later joined with us in comradeship Doug Carpenter Secretary TS Perth headed to Kalgoorlie TS Perth has had great ties with school holidays have been an important Hall where lunch was supplied by the might be their way of giving back to the the Northam RSL Sub Branch over part of the Unit’s team building exercises. Northam RSL Sub-Branch Women’s Royal Flying Doctor Service. Over the the years. The Naval Cadet Unit While most kids just sit around and Auxiliary and goodie bags for extra past few years they have raised quite a travels to Northam to attend the watch TV or play computer games the energy, the group where given two bit of money for this essential service. TS Perth Naval Cadet Unit, well at least cheque’s. The Unit received one to go Sub-Branches Remembrance Day After lunch and a quick quiz the cadets 10 of them this year, made their way to towards other projects the rest of the Service. The Sub-Branch in return were off into the distance looking Northam’s Memorial Hall with Officers year and the other goes towards the attends the Unit’s End of Year forward to their first night sleep. in tow itching to get on the seat of their Unit fundraising for the Royal Flying Awards Night and helps present an bike to ride all the way to Kalgoorlie Doctor Service. The group realises how Donna Prytulak award to one of the young cadets. (with a few stops of course). important the service is to the regional President Over the past few years the September Having stopped in at the Memorial areas in the State so they thought this Northam RSL Sub-Branch

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Vale: WX17634 WALTER (Wally) HOLDING OAM In June 1940 Walter brutal treatment, starvation, role of Welfare Officer he Holding enlisted in terrible conditions and lack arranged outings, attended ANZAC Borneo the Militia in the 10th of supplies as they worked funerals of his Army mates Light Horse Regiment. predominately beyond where he recited The Ode He later enlisted in the supply routes. and for many years visited Tour for 2014 any of his old mates who AIF and in January 1941 In November 1943 the The President of the POW Camp at Batu Lintang, were hospitalised. the Heroes Grave for the was assigned to the 2/4th remnants of “F” Force Narrogin RSL Sub-Branch, Machine Gun Battalion Mr Ries Chattillon, is Locals who helped the POWs returned to Singapore. A When it was decided in and the VC recipient Pte Tom which was posted to further 186 men of “F” 2002 to form the Burma proud to announce the winner of the ANZAC Starcevich in Beaufort. The Singapore. After fighting Force died en-route. In total, Thailand Railway final dedication will be at the Borneo Tour for 2014, the Japanese in Singapore 28% of “F” Force died on Memorial Association famous Kundasung Garden in conjunction with the (of 91 soldiers with the railway. Walter Holding Wally Holding became an Memorial at the base of the District High School, Shire WX numbers, 41 were active member. In addition mighty Mount Kinabalu. spent the remainder of his and Borneo Exhibition KIA) he was captured and to his direct involvement incarceration at Selarang Group WA. The Chairman of BEG Inc, incarcerated in Selarang Barracks and the Changi in the Association, Walter Mr Ryan Rowland, City of Barracks. Gaol Camp on Singapore (and his wife Wynn) Miss Shannon Hall of Pingelly, Perth Member, is proud to say a year 12 student attending In April 1943 Walter before liberation. established a trust fund to that over 175 students have assist, in conjunction with the local high school, was applied to the PASS Program Holding was part of the He returned immediately a worthy selection for her the Mandurah Sub-Branch since 2003, with 84 delegates ill-fated “F” Force, which to work with the Western assignment entry of the WWII having gone on the ANZAC of the RSL, in sponsoring was dispatched to Thailand Australian Government History based on the Allied Pilgrimage to Borneo, East service cadets from cadet to work on the Burma Railways and was posted to POWs and locals who suffered Malaysia each year. units in Mandurah to be the atrocities and three Death Thailand railway. Narrogin. Walter suffered He further states that without part of the tours. Thus far Marches from Sandakan, the support of the RSL Sub- They endured a five day from after effects of his Borneo between 1942 and Walter has been responsible Branches to assist, offer journey by train from POW experience and spent 1945. She will represent her for assisting with the venues for the massive WWII Singapore to Ban Pong long periods in Hollywood family, school and the district financing of ten cadets. Borneo Exhibition, “Sandakan in Thailand in cramped Repatriation General where six POWs originated at the Story that Must Be Told”, steel rice wagons before Hospital, being too sick to He was also directly the onset of WWII. responsible for commencing or assist with the development marching 290 kilometers work for 8 months of the It is noteworthy that through of the Scholarship Program, on unsealed jungle tracks to next two years. an arrangement for the Peel the sponsorship by the RSL, the Group would not have Health Campus to service Shire and Lions Club, she will railway construction camps He immediately commenced achieved the success that it at Sonkurai, near the border Veterans. Wally was a join a delegation of more than has. an active association with generous sponsor of a cadet 30 from Perth organised by with Burma. Sonkurai No. 2 As a selffunded, small the Returned and Services the Borneo Exhibition Group Camp was infamous as one from each of the services volunteer group, it is hoped League, being active in Inc (BEG) which will include of the worst camps on the every year. that the initiatives of this the Narrogin sub-branch eight other students, four very passionate group will be Burma Thailand Railway. Due to his war disabilities from Borneo, who have come of the RSL. His wife Wyn able to move forward with Walter was classified as through the Partnership with From the original 7,000 became the President of the further assistance from other Extremely Disabled yet still Australia, Sarawak and Sabah men from “F” Force who Women’s Auxiliary Upon likeminded people who wish Schools Program, (PASS had left Singapore, it is retirement Walter Holding played an active role in all to assist by their sponsorship Program). estimated that about 1,350 moved to Mandurah where RSL activities. funds and give of their time. The tour consists of a fourteen had failed to complete the he and Wyn continued their Wally would always tell us For further enquires of the day program to visit many march to their appointed activities with the RSL. that when he was a POW PASS Program, ANZAC Tours of the historical sites where camps either having fallen his main aim was to get and expression of interest to They were awarded these WWII events occurred assist with the Exhibition, sick, died or been ambushed back to Australia and join with attendances to ANZAC certificates for service to please contact Ryan on email by Thai bandits. the RSL. This he did at his services held at the War the State Branch; Walter [email protected]. discharge on 29 November Cemetery in Labuan and also Members of “F” Force was awarded a Life au phone 9295 2155 during 1945, 68 years ago. in Sandakan. suffered more than most Membership Badge, a business hours, or Mobile 0434 prisoners on the Burma certificate recognizing fifty Dave Mabbs Special tributes will also be 744 140. Also see website Thailand Railway from years of service and the President paid in Kuching at the former profile www.begwa.org diseases, inhumane and Medal Of Merit. In his Mandurah Sub-Branch 24 THE LISTENING POST December 2013 Nedlands Annual 24th Birthday Luncheon I recently met with a The Nedlands RSL hosted of a quartet. Each member group of ladies in the their annual lunch at played their own musical piece followed by a magnificent local area and found the Hollywood-Subiaco their stories quite Bowling Club. Some rendition of 'feed the birds' from Mary Poppins. 65 attended The guest unique. speaker, the Hon Justice Our new Principal, Lisa While I am also an ex Neville Owen provided Tucker, attended previously. WRAAF member, I am a personal, entertaining Glen McAdam, one of our Deputy Principal’s normally considered the baby of and humorous view of the attends however he is on the group and therefore justice system. extended leave at present. the one to make sure their Standing: Pat Fergusson, Lorna Hunt, Betty Murray, Gloria Seaman, Shirley Donaldson, Ann RSLWA was represented Nedlands RSL wish to thank message gets out. France, Norma Poore and Phyl Properjohn. Front: Arlette Mangana; Ruth Ridley and Shirley Cole. by the CEO/State Secretary Hollywood Private Hospital There may be other Beach. One said to the comradeship is still there. CMDR Philip Orchard RAN, for their support throughout the ladies who served in the presented cheques to Loreto, other “Were you in the The ladies meet on the year and reminded all readers military, who may find Dalkeith and Nedlands Schools that their Remembrance Day, WAAAF” and so was 2nd Friday of every a connection and wish born, the Rockingham for their support through the was held at the War Graves month at the City year. to 'catch up' with old Group. Twenty ladies Cemetery, Smyth Road of Rockingham RSL Nedlands. friends. met once a month over Nedlands Primary School Sub-Branch for lunch the years for lunch and provided entertainment by way Doug Arrowsmith Most recently a group of and would welcome any EX WAAAF/WRAAF chats about the good old interested ladies of any gathered for lunch at the days. service to join. City of Rockingham RSL On Friday, 8 November, If interested, please ring Sub Branch. the ladies met once again, Phyl Properjohn at 9527 As the story goes... In celebrating their 24th 1989, two 60 year old Birthday. Their numbers 5961. ladies met on Rockingham have dwindled but the Jenny Sciortino

Northam RSL Sub-Branch Annual Luncheon On 12 October the Northam helping out on the day. The Sub- RSL Sub-Branch held its Branch has already booked Frank Capel RSL Sub-Branch Veterans’ Health Week Annual Luncheon. Present on and Sue again next year. the day was the State Vice The MC for the day, Reg Stevens, President of RSLWA, Denis introduced Denis Connelly to Connelly and Shire President, talk about The Listening Post and The Great Walk Steven Pollard with his wife its history while Steven Pollard After lunch some members still hadn’t Kathy. talked about 2015 and how the On Sunday 20 October, as Northam Shire was going to help part of Veterans’ Health Week, had enough so walked a further 2.4 Other guest included Apex, Army out with money that has been put km to the whale watching lookout Jeep Group as well as members members of the Capel RSL away after the Sub Branch had and actually saw some whales! of the Sub Branch. Certificates of sent the Shire a big wish list of and their families headed to appreciation for helping the Sub what we are planning. Dunsborough in a bus driven Everyone had a very enjoyable time Branch over the past year where presented to Apex, the Army Jim Donovan, one of the Sub- by the intrepid Pat Sharpe, or in walking, eating and socialising in Jeep Group, Luis Lim, the Sub Branch Wardens recited the their own vehicle. this beautiful location abundant with Branch Women’s Auxiliary and ODE while Mrs Jo Goulding, wildflowers – and the sun shone all Most of the group then walked 3.7 km the Northam Shire. Vice President of the Women’s day! Auxiliary, said Grace. from the start of the Meelup Walking A three course meal was cooked Trail to Meelup Beach where we all Bob Dening by Frank and Sue Kent from A wonderful day was had by Sub Rockingham. The President, Branch members sharing a meal enjoyed a healthy lunch catered for President Donna Prytulak thanked them both and a chat together. by the Capelberry Café. Capel RSL Sub-Branch and the volunteer kitchen staff for Donna Prytulak THE LISTENINGTHE LISTENING POST December POST October 2013 20092525

Commemorative Service at Mokine Boer War Memorial Raffle On Sunday 6, October the The Service was led by RAAF The urgency to raise funds to help the brother Joe was a POW in Changi, Burma Northam RSL Sub-Branch Chaplain David Oxley whilst beautiful Boer War Memorial become Railway and a coal mine outside Hiroshima – a held a Service at Mokine. Peter Fardon (ex RAAF) a reality which had been eating away at tough veteran. recited the Ode. RAAFA several members of the Returned and The raffle was won by a most appreciative The service was to remember President Graeme Bland Services League in Esperance. wood-fire owner, Ann Hampel of Princess to remember Flying Officer made a special presentation Street, Esperance. Lynton Vennel Howard Birt (air to Mr Sergio Bottacin for his This town of about 14500 people on the observer), Sergeant Geoffrey dedicated work and restoration south-east coast of Western Australia has no The smoky, wood-burning barbecue that Lancaster Debenham aged of this important memorial. local Boer War memorial, but have several followed was attended by Joan Starcevich, 25 (pilot), Sergeant Kenneth The Service was followed by descendants. Pat Morton, Jo Starcevich, Dorothy Andre, Val Clayton, Dorothy Hayes, Colleen Young, Colin Hugo aged 21 (wireless lunch and fellowship at the We have had a number of family visits from the Kelley Penny, and in a poetic touch, Lyn air gunner) and Sergeant Noel Northam Sub-Branch. editor of NSW Monumentally Speaking. It’s a and Gordon Baker, formerly of South Africa. Louis Nixon aged 28 (air family thing, but petitions arrive, visits to the Note: The original wooden Many of these ladies helped later by selling observer) from No 68 Reserve RSL are made and Monumentally Speaking is Squadron who perished when cross is held by the Northam the tickets. Sub-Branch. faithfully sent. their RAAF Anson (W2262) Joan and George were in Canberra a week later All of this had the RSL members thinking that crashed in 1942. A memorial References supplied by Mr and went to ANZAC Parade. They found the they would like to help the National Memorial was built and dedicated in a Sergio Bottacin and Northam memorials to Australians in all the wars the fund raising. Nothing official, just some of the small park on the low side of Sub-Branch Secretary Mr Reg Starcevich family members had fought and interested members working together to create Avro Anson Road. Stevens. realised just how much they were appreciated. a donation. Great sadness then, that the Boer War people One day, the President was looking at some had had no such sign of their involvement and timber on his rural retirement hectares ad would never see it. Other returning veterans decided that the Sub-Branch should have a had lived to see theirs. They stood at the spot raffle to sell a trailer load of logs. where the stunning Boer War Memorial would A barbecue was organised, the logs were cut be and were able to visualise it. and loaded on the trailer partially hiding this The raffle raised $827.80 to hasten the modest group of five men. Just for the record completion of this wonderful memorial. their average age is 78. There weren’t too many Note – the Starcevich family is extremely well worries on the day, except that it was lucky represented among servicemen in Australia Stan Starcevich had already been to the Korean and have been a part of many wars. Brother War Reunion in South Korea because he had a of Stan and uncle of George is the late Tom bit of an accident when he dropped a section Starcevich VC. of the log on his arm. He bled a little but he is a tough nut and just shrugged it off. Stan's Keith Smith

Photos of the 2013 Broome ANZAC Day Service sent in by Mr Edward Davie 26 THE LISTENING POST December 2013

“AS MOVING AS THE KING’S SPEECH AND AS BEAUTIFULLY MADE.” URBAN CINEFILE

From Left: Bob Tweed (aged 88), Bill Price (100), Gordon Mason (86), Rona Napier, ANZAC House Manager Matthew Holyday, Andrew Napier (86), Helen Playford, Eva Cuthbertson (91), Peg Albury (87) and Tom Albury (93) Normandy Veterans at ANZAC House ANZAC House had Mr Bill Price, a regular at All enjoyed the occasion the honour of hosting ANZAC House, invited and comradeship with old his friends and their wives the Western Australian mates. Veterans from the to join him for lunch in Normandy Landing. the ANZAC Club. Denis Connelly

THE RAILWAY MAN In Cinemas December 26 International Fleet Review, Sydney It was with much pleasure as the ships made their entry. The that I was able to accept the smell of cordite enough to excite any service person with a gunnery invitation from Mr Don Rowe Helen Starkie (RSL WA Records and Information Manager), Caitlin Harnwell (RSL WA Executive Assistant), OAM, State President of the background. Nola Keen (RSL WA Assistant State Secretary), Rosalind Howat (RSL WA Welfare Officer), Amy Hunt (RSL WA Administrative Assistant), Kathleen Malta, Wendy Quinn (RSL WA Receptionist), Helen Beech (RSL WA New South Wales RSL to attend Saturday, 5 October marked the Financial Services Officer) and Kathy Clark (RSL WA Membership Officer). the International Fleet Review Ceremonial Fleet Review by the in Sydney on 4-5 October 2013. Governor General embarked with HRH Prince Harry (Captain Wales) The Royal Australian Navy in HMAS LEEUWIN. The events Promise Delivered commemorated the arrival of the First concluded with a spectacular light Fleet 100 years ago with a spectacular & fireworks display that scripted, When Mrs Kathleen Malta On Wednesday, 6 November this review in Sydney Harbour with over in seven acts, commemoration of presented a copy of The Lost promise was fulfilled. Mrs Malta was 66 vessels comprising of warships, the original seven fleet units from Diggers of Vignacourt to the delighted to receive such a wonderful gift from RSL WA. tall ships and 8,000 naval personnel 1913 including a projection on the RSL Victoria Cross Library joined by up to 1.7 million NSW Sydney Opera House sails and the in May this year Mr Graham For information on the RSL Rose go residents and international / interstate Sydney Harbour Bridge pylons. Edwards promised he would to www.rslrose.com.au visitors to witness this magnificent It was a spectacular display with give her a RSL Rose. Denis Connelly period of celebration. ships strategically positioned around On Friday, 4 October the ships entered the harbour bridge area as firework the harbour and proceeded to their platforms. With military precision the allocated anchorage positions. HMAS next 40 minutes provide a firework SYDNEY led the RAN Flotilla, known display that was second to none. as the magnificent seven, and included Throughout these events, which HMA Ships DARWIN, PERTH, included other displays such PARRAMATTA, BUNDABERG, as search and rescue aircraft, the DIAMANTINA and YARRA. Three roulettes display team, fast jets and of these named ships, SYDNEY, ship open to visitors and many more, PARRAMATTA and YARRA, were part your Navy put on a first class display. of the first fleet entry exactly one century The men and women of the Royal ago. Australian Navy, past and present, The sound of 3 pound saluting guns have served and will continue to echoed across the harbour from both serve this Country proud. BRAVO Garden Island and HMAS SYDNEY ZULU RAN. THE LISTENINGTHE LISTENING POST December POST October 2013 200927 27 December Welfare & Pension News With Rosalind Howat Welfare Officer 2013 Surviving the Festive Season Many people find Christmas a very Santa will distribute donated gifts and Financial grants are restricted to those I would like to take this opportunity to difficult time of year. Christmas may volunteers will welcome each guest that are genuinely in need and unable to wish you all a Merry Christmas and a have previously been a time spent with as they arrive. The event is held at pay for some essential item or purpose safe, happy and prosperous New Year. loved ones who are no longer in your Wellington Square Park, East Perth on required to preserve quality of life. life. Additionally, many people have Wednesday 25 December 11.00am to For further information please contact Take care till next time more expenses at this time of year adding 2.00pm the Fund Administrator on 9287 3707 or ROSALIND HOWAT further difficulties to the holiday season. mobile 0417 905 742 State Welfare Officer Sources of Assistance During If you are having difficulties paying the Holiday Period utility or other essential household HOSPITAL VISITORS LIST ANZAC House will be closed from accounts please contact the Welfare 3.30 pm on 20 December 2013 until 13 Volunteer Contact Number Hospital Visited Officer at ANZAC House. January 2014. During this period the Ms Remah Glencorse & 0447 007 522 Hollywood Private Hospital Some assistance may be available to Welfare Officer will be contactable on Ms Bernadine De Beaux As Above St John of God Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital eligible Veterans and their dependants mobile number 0417 905 742 should you Shenton Park Rehabilitation experiencing financial hardship. need assistance. Other useful sources of Mr John Duffy 9401 5815 or Joondalup Hospital assistance include: Christmas can also be a difficult time for 0413 780 278 Glengarry Hospital people who have suffered major losses Veterans & Veterans Families Osborne Park Hospital since the previous Christmas. Perhaps Counselling Service 1800 011 046 Mr Mike Harness 9293 1076 or Kalamunda Hospital you don’t have any family and you 0419 091 708 Armadale Hospital Carers Association Bentley Hospital are not looking forward to spending Counselling Line 1800 007 332 another Christmas alone. Whilst this can Mr Bill Adamson 9247 3374 Mercy Hospital Lifeline 131 114 Swan Districts Hospital be reason to dread the festive season, Swan Seniors Mental Health Facility there are alternatives. Check out what’s Crisis Care 9223 1111 / 1800 199 008 RSL Welfare Officer 9287 3707 or Royal Perth Hospital happening at your Sub-Branch and Cypress Cottage Emergency 0412 009 191 Others as required participate. Accommodation 0404 680 928 Rev Canon Ken Barrett 9581 2519 Peel Hospital Many community organisations and RSL Care, Mandurah Churches have special activities for The WA Sailors, Soldiers and Mr John Rankin 0438 264 371 Fremantle Hospital the festive season. Mission Australia Airmen’s Fund Trust Alma Street Hospital has an annual “Christmas Lunch in the The WA Sailors, Soldiers and Airmen’s Mr Bob Gilmour 9574 0775 Central Wheat Belt Park” This event is attended by around Fund Trust assists veterans and their Hospitals 2000 locals and offers free of charge, dependents experiencing financial RSL volunteers regularly visit Veterans in Hospitals, Nursing Homes and Prisons in companionship and a fun filled day. Every hardship or in crisis. The Trustees meet the metropolitan area. If you would like to arrange a visitor for yourself or a loved guest will enjoy a traditional Christmas on the second Tuesday of each month one please refer to the Hospital Visitors List or for Prison visits please contact lunch under an air-conditioned marquee, to consider applications for assistance. Mr Terry O’ Neill of RSL Legal Support Group on 9440 6233. receive a gift and enjoy entertainment The Trustees will evaluate all reasonable To arrange a Nursing Home visit please contact the Welfare Officer throughout the day. requests for assistance. at ANZAC House on 9287 3707 or 0417 905 742.

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Mr Philip Orchard, CEO/State Secretary of RSL WA, and Mr Didier Pontzeele. Lunchtime Reception with Mr Didier Pontzeele On Wednesday, 9 October 2013 office bearers from Mr Pontzeele spoke about what he and his team at various Sub-Branches, DVA representatives and RSL the Belgian War Graves have achieved with resorting Australian digger’s graves and showed photos of a number WA staff were treated to a presentation by the Head of small gravesites maintained by them. of the Belgian War Graves Service at the Belgian Mr Pontzeele’s visit was arranged by WA Senator Glen Institute for Veterans, Mr Didier Pontzeele. Sterle This Month in Australian Military History Date Year Title Event 5 December 1939 First official RAAF A Sunderland aircraft of No. 10 Squadron RAAF, flew on the first operation official RAAF operation of the Second World War. This wasthe of the Second World War beginning of six years of war for 10 Squadron, which flew as part of RAF Coastal Command continuously against U-boats in the battle of the Atlantic. 31 1914 The second convoy of the Volunteers for the AIF enlisted so readily that a second convoy of December first AIF departs Albany reinforcements left within two months of the first. Many of those aboard its ships would land on Gallipoli on 25 April 1915. 9 January 1917 Light Horse captures Rafa Following the capture of Magdhaba a fortnight earlier the Allies need to take Rafa, a former Egyptian police post on the Mediterranean border with Palestine, to enable their advance into Palestine. 9 January 1966 1st Battalion, Royal The operation became the scene of a major action against a Viet Australian Regiment, in Cong tunnel complex. Operation Crimp 23 January 1944 7th Division defeat Japanese Australian troops cut the main Japanese routes through the Finisterre at Shaggy Ridge, New ranges with the capture of Shaggy Ridge, north west of Lae, after Guinea days of heavy fighting. 28 January 1991 RAN Clearance Diving As part of Australia's commitment to the Gulf War a Royal Team departs Perth for Australian Navy Clearance Diving Team was dispatched to the Gulf Kuwait for explosive ordnance demolition tasks. 13 1965 First Australian SAS The SAS served in Borneo during Confrontation to gather February Squadron advance party intelligence, conduct reconnaissance patrols and collect information departs for Borneo on topography. 14 1942 SS Vyner Brooke sunk The Vyner Brooke, carrying 65 Australian nurses and other refugees February from Singapore, was sunk by Japanese aircraft one day after leaving the island. The survivors made their way to Banka Island where one group of nurses were massacred by their Japanese captors. Only Sister Vivian Bullwinkel survived the massacre. 25 1951 Hill 614, Korea 12 Platoon, D Company, 3rd battalion, Royal Australian Regiment, February captured this important piece of high ground at the second attempt, enabling the United Nations' forces northward advance to the Albany Line to continue. THE LISTENINGTHE LISTENING POST December POST October 2013 20092929

Letters to the Editor Letters to the Editor should be emailed to [email protected] On the Subject of Congress 2013 Dear Editor, to be in their company. As there will be so Wearing Medals To all members of the RSL WA Branch many people who served Australia over many years and lost their lives in the process Dear Editor, These information channels and all State Committee Members, council members and staff, my family and I would finally getting recognised and not just as all highlight the fact that It has become apparent over like to take the opportunity to thank everyone Peacekeepers, it makes me proud to be an the past several years that miniatures should only be worn for their support in the campaign to recognise Australian. there is some confusion or with formal dress at evening our Fallen Peacekeepers in having their I know for Jamie's dad Peter, brothers David misunderstanding of when it is functions. At other times and appropriate to wear miniature names on the War Memorial at Kings Park and Shaun along with his extended family, in other circumstances, full medals with civilian clothing. and also in Canberra at the Australian War army comrades and many friends, this sized medals are deemed to be I have seen miniatures worn on Memorial. I thank you for voting in favour recognition is amazing. The people I have appropriate. ANZAC Day parades, in the of this motion. befriended in the Solomon Islands hold the dining rooms of cruise ships John Stewart As the mother of one of those Peacekeepers, Australian Army personnel in high regard (with informal/casual wear) Ex-RAAF Pte Jamie Clark 5803722, 3RAR, who lost and appreciated everything that was done for and at funerals for departed them over the 10 year period of deployments, ex-service members. The Note from the Editor: John his life whilst serving as an Australian Soldier in the Solomon Islands on 10th March 2005, and I am sure the people of East Timor feel correct protocol for medal Stewart has bought to our it has been a significant moment to know that same, (Jamie also served a 6 month wearing is published on attention the importance of various websites, including that he and all his fellow fallen colleagues deployment over there.) correct procedures when The Department of Defence, can now be recognised at State and Federal To all our retired and serving ADF personnel RSLSA, RSL National and It’s wearing decorations in social level at the memorials. Our family have great I salute you and thank you for all that you An Honour. and formal occasions. pride that Jamie was a serving soldier and have done to protect Australian and those he too was a proud Australian, proud soldier less fortunate in overseas countries. and above all honoured to serve his country. And to all those we have lost – Lest We As I attended the congress on Saturday 26th Big Sky Publishing Forget. October it was so very rewarding to mingle Big Sky Publishing, in • Memorial avenues and parks with returned and current members of our Avril Clark conjunction with the • Wartime airfields and crash/ ADF, I felt so much pride and was humbled 28 October 2013 Department of Veterans’ wreck sites Affairs and the Australian • POW and internment camps Army History Unit, are • Local museums with wartime developing a mobile and collections tablet application of • Heritage trails Australia’s wartime sites. • Wartime graves of significance ANZAC Club, Dartmouth It will be available to the public (VC recipients) Dear Editor, is not overly prosperous. We the high respect they held for free of charge from iTunes and • Collections of wartime Further to our talks on The discussed the relevance of the our troops. Google Play in 2014. Information memorabilia that can be Naval College to Australians ANZAC Club, Dartmouth. Contact details are: will also be available on a website viewed by the public and thought it would be that is being developed: www. Every RSL has at least a monument We were travelling through suitable for our RSL to help in Ms Christine Gibbs rememberingthem.com.au in front of it that has history, every Southern England and spent whatever manner appropriate. ANZAC Club RSL has memorabilia within a night in Dartmouth. After We need your help Anzac Street your walls that people can view. a pint and pub meal we We mentioned that one To create the most comprehensive avenue may be to advise Dartmouth record of Australia’s wartime sites, Helping is extremely easy. Simply wandered through the old DEVON ENGLAND email a photo, full address and section of town and saw a RSL Members of the Club’s we are seeking support from local existence and if any were to TQ6 9DJ councils, military associations, short history of the site and it will sign “ANZAC CLUB” historical societies, community be included. travel through the area – then Ps. My father was 10th Light This had to be different - so stop in for a pint and chat. Horse and later a pilot in the groups and members of the We will also provide RSL’s the we walked in and introduced public to: Australian Flying Corp and opportunity closer to go live to ourselves to the five members The additional cost to me on then Perth based in the RAAF • Identify sites of wartime include all information about their at the bar, all of whom could the night was to purchase one in WW2. My Uncle was at significance in their local area clubs. relate to the heroics of the of their Club T Shirts – This • Provide a brief history and a original ANZAC’S. I was was a bit selfish, as it was Gallipoli and later the Somme Please share this with any photograph if possible surprised that there were no mainly to give me a clean earning a Military Cross. organisation you feel can add value • Supply contact information items related to the war effort shirt for the next day! Hope all this is interesting to the project and contact me if you and opening hours if needed and expressed this view. I and I would love to hear if / for public access need any further information. Details of the reason for what progress occurs. offered to make contact with naming the Street and Club Sites can include: We thank you in advance and look our RSL on returning to Perth have been sent through Alan Anderson • Shrines, memorials and forward to providing the public and thus our comments to plaques separately, but in short the Editor’s Comment: Sounds with a wealth of information on date. street was originally called like a great place to have a • Statues, monuments and Australia’s Wartime History. stained glass windows The Club is up on the first floor Hanover St and the Anzac refreshment, so the next time • Wartime bases, bunkers, Contact: Big Sky Publishing in an area not too common for name was installed by locals you travel through this part tunnels, gun placements etc www.bigskypublishing.com.au tourists resulting in limited in 1917 to “de Germanise” of Britain call in and meet the patronage and consequently it the locality. This must show locals.

The Listening Post Committee and Staff of ANZAC House wish all our

readers a Merry Christmas and a For more than 100 years Purslowe Funerals has In recent times Purslowe Funerals has been there been there for the people of Perth, helping for The Returned & Services League. Happy New Year families at a difficult time when a funeral is Not only are they an active supporter of Sub- needed, and helping communities when it really Branches across the state but they have also been matters. an ongoing sponsor of RSLWA State Congress. Purslowe Funerals is one of Western Australia’s Should a funeral for an RSL member be needed, leading teams of funeral directors. They specialise Purslowe Funerals can be counted on to give a in celebrations of life, in meeting the needs of family all of their care and experience. They can families and in providing security and peace of also arrange for guards of honour and other mind with their prepaid funeral plans. recognitions of service. Purslowe Funerals looks forward to continuing to support RSL and Sub-Branch activities in Western Australia. 30 THE LISTENING POST December 2013 BookCan you Reviews help? Ballajura RSL Collection for the Solomon Island Ballajura RSL Sub-Branch you can buy at Woolworths or herself ragged for the children is collecting toys for Avril Coles A request for the ladies of of the kindergarten and anything Clarke to take with her to the RSL, if you sew could you that can be collected will be the Solomon Islands for make up some flat bags with a appreciated. draw string, size about 400 mm the children of the Jamie Getting these items to the Clarke Kindergarten. The X 250mm for the children to keep their school books in they Solomons is the easiest part, the toys do not need to be new would be very much appreciated. Defence Force have given Avril and they can be delivered Second hand pencils coloured the full use of two pallets that to Mike Gilmore, 5 Thake and lead pencils are always in they will deliver free of charge. Court, Koondoola, Phone short supply as well. 93425734. Mike Gilmore I know that this sounds like I President 11th Battalion Living Another thing that is needed by am begging but knowing Avril Ballajura sub Branch the ladies in the village is the Clarke (who is a member of the 93425734 History Unit normal cloth shopping bag that Sub-Branch) like I do she works [email protected] Established in Geraldton through the service tunnels and in 2012, 11th Battalion is currently 40m long with a Daniel Smits members are a group further 80m blasted and ready to dedicated to the authentic excavate. My name is Danielle Smits; and I would love to talk to people stayed in the army until his death who knew him and can tell me a on 21/12/76. I live in Queensland representation of members 11th battalion are looking for both I have been trying to find of the AIF in all Theatres of little about him. now and any photos would be new recruits and sponsors for the men who served with my appreciated. the Great War. project to ensure it is complete by Dad, 54497 Daniel Smits. He was in 3RAR Company They are currently involved in 2015, the 100th Anniversary of Support in Vietnam between Danielle Smits the construction of an authentic the Gallipoli campaign. He died when I was 6 years old 20.12.67 to 28.11.68 and he [email protected] Gallipoli Trench known as 11th Battalion currently run an Leane's Trench which was taken informative website detailing their from the Turks by the 11th on 31 projects: www.11thbattalionaif. Brian Victor Williams August 1915. com The granddaughter of (he would have joined in early resides at Bathurst and can be This trench will serve as a living Tim Rust is the main contact experience for visitors who will Brian Williams is hoping 1956). DOB 22/12/1937. contacted on (02) 6337 5323. If and can be reached on 0411 you wish or know of anything be immersed in WW1 from the 670347 or e-mail: rustt@ that someone could advise After training he served on you can also contact me on moment they enter the trench y7mail.com. of his whereabouts. Brian HMAS Queenborough Penguin, served in the RAN and, Duchess and Sydney. He saw [email protected] or (02) like all Williams, had the war/operational service in 9631 8068 Vietnam and the FESR. nickname "Bungy". Allan "Shorty" Moffatt OAM David Rodney McIntosh His Official Number was R54624 Her name is Ms Jade Moulds, Vice President FNSA I’m trying to locate David and was a National Serviceman in Rodney McIntosh on behalf of the 1st intake in 1967, 14 Platoon C his sister. His DOB is 06/12/45. Company 2 RTB Major Percy Black He served in Vietnam with C Sqn 1 Buck Armd Regt from 1/4/68 – 19/12/68 [email protected] Research is presently well again being decorated on Any information, photo's or underway to better share multiple occasions, until his personal narratives held by and understand the gallant tragic death at the head of his families of those of the 16th in war service of Major Percy Geoffrey Turgeon Black DSO DCM CdeG Battalion during the 1st Battle relation to either Percy or the (French) who joined up in of Bullecourt 11 April 1917. 1st Battle of Bullecourt would Mark Jarman was born in Geoffrey Turgeon, a former 1914 as an original member Although enlisting in Western greatly assist this research, 4 RAR, member is looking Sydney and also served in 4 of the 16th Battalion 1st Australia, Percy originally which will eventuate in a for his old mates. RAR in South Vietnam on our AIF. came from Bacchus Marsh, published form. Barry McGlone was born second tour. Decorated for service Victoria and was from a large in Tasmania and served in Geoffrey Please call Carl Johnson on on Gallipoli and then family. A nephew - Ian Black C Company 4 RAR in our 0412 040 398 mobile (after 11am) second tour of South Vietnam. [email protected] Commissioned, Percy sailed to was known to be living in Box 0457 428 631 or email France and served throughout, Hill as of 1969. [email protected] Reunions & Services Project Pax for Veterans The vessel is currently Much has already been Australian Army Nursing Sisters Headquarter company 1st Australian afloat but in need of achieved, however to make Logistic support group (1 ALSG) major works and the ship comfortable and The Applecross RSL Sub Branch will conduct a maintenance to be to provide facilities that Mildura reunion: Thursday 24 April to Sunday 27 Memorial Service for the Australian Army Nursing ready for its ongoing will empower our disabled Sisters from the SS Vyner Brooke who drowned, were April 2014. Meet and greet at the Inlander Resort on task. veterans, much more is Thursday 24 April at 4.30pm. The main dinner at the massacred on Bangka Island or died as prisoners of Significant work has already required. Sponsorship war. Inlander Resort is on Sunday 27 April. been undertaken and, in in both kind and cash This reunion is for veterans who served with 1 ALSG the remainder of 2013, the donations, is vital to the This Service is taking place at the Memorial, Honour Project aims to dry dock and the family of veterans who have since passed on. Project and we seek your Ave, Point Walter Reserve, Bicton on Friday 14 February the vessel and complete help. at 11 am. Members of Ex-Service Organisations and outstanding hull and For accommodation and reunion details contact Secretary: Madeleine the general public are invited to attend and lay a floral Tony Brown; (03) 5021 2066 Mobile: 0428 852 736 superstructure maintenance. Valuable support is being Whitburn tribute if they wish. BYO chairs if required. Email: [email protected] provided by Austal Limited Ph: 0427 444 487 (mob) Enquiries 9364 8564 / 9313 5649. and AMC Pty Ltd in respect Email: mwhitburn@ •••••••• of this major activity. bigpond.com •••••••• Naval Stores Branch Reunion V Company Royal New Zealand Infantry Regiment Frankston 16 - 18 May 2014 1RAR Group Vietnam 1965-66 Reunion Auckland: 28 February – 2 March 2014 2014 A reunion of former and serving members of the Naval The surviving members of the Company are holding All former members of the units that made up the Stores Branch of all ranks will be held in Frankston a Reunion in Auckland from 28 Feb – 2 March 2014 1RAR Group are invited to register their interest in Victoria next year. and extend an invitation to their Australian comrades in attending the reunion in Melbourne October 2014. For more information please contact Alan Cady- arms to join with them at this time. For more details Contact Ray Payne OAM at Ellis on (03) 9775 8621/0407 436 498 or email Contact Brian Wilson via email: [email protected] or (07) 5524 7742. [email protected] [email protected] THE LISTENINGTHE LISTENING POST December POST October 2013 200931 31 Notices Volunteer wanted! OCS Portsea Graduates It is with regret that we Board members shall serve in in terms of interpersonal skills Kevin Lunny is organizing retained on the class Graduates, announce the retirement an honorary capacity but the and educational contacts including e-mail addresses and Commission may reimburse and relevant, educational the 50th Reunion of the of Barbara Clinton as the contact information. them for expenses incurred experience; Graduating Class of RSL WA representative in connection with the Kevin now needs to rebuild (ii) provide more than one December 1964 OCS on the Veterans' Children Scheme during their term of nomination wherever Portsea. his contact list for those OCS Education Boards. appointment. A member of possible; and Portsea graduates of December a Board who incurs a legal As a result of Barbara's Unfortunately he has had a 1964, or anyone who knows liability in the performance of (iii) provide a full resume for computer crash and has lost all of them, please contact him on retirement, a process of his or her duties as a member those nominated. recruiting a replacement is previous information he had [email protected] of the Board is in the same The Board Chairperson and now required. The Veterans' legal position as an employee a person nominated by the Children Education Board, is of the Department. Commission shall interview established in the capital city Appointment - Board prospective nominees to of each State. Each Board members are appointed inform them of the functions of ACPMH shall consist of not less than by the Commission for an the Board and the commitment The Australian Centre for wellbeingtoolbox.net.au an online five members and no more initial period of 3 years. expected from Board Posttraumatic Mental Health program developed specifically than fifteen members, each of The Board members may members. The appointment of (ACPMH) www.acpmh.uni- for veterans, current and former a member to a Board shall whom are to be: then be reappointed by the melb.edu.au is a not-for-prof- serving members and their Commission for such further be made by the Commission it organisation dedicated to (a) nominated by an subject to the MRCC families to help in the adjustment period as the Commission helping individuals, families, organisation that is interested determines. Appointment of approving the appointment. to civilian life and to support their in the educational welfare of members to the Board shall The Commission is to notify organisations and the com- general wellbeing. eligible students including the MRCC of a proposed munity to understand, prevent be on the basis of a selection Thi Pham (Research Assistant) eligible children under the procedure whereby: appointment to a Board and and recover from the effects of the MRCC is to notify the trauma. Australian Centre for MRCA Childrens' Scheme.; (a) the Board Secretary and Commission of its approval Posttraumatic Mental Health Chairperson shall inform the Research is an important part of (b) personally interested in, or rejection of the proposed Department of Psychiatry, The nominating organisations this process and we are currently and able to contribute to, the appointment. University of Melbourne of the nature of the Board's seeking people aged 18-55 to take educational welfare of eligible contribution to the Scheme; Meetings will be at least four part in a trial of the effectiveness Tel: +61 3 9035 5599 students including eligible and nominating organisations times in each calendar year. of the Wellbeing Toolbox, www. www.acpmh.unimelb.edu.au children under the MRCA shall: Childrens' Scheme; and If you are interested in the (i) select individuals on the position or would like more (c) appointed by the basis of the direct contribution information, please contact Family of Private James Bond Commission they could make to the VCES ANZAC House 9287 3799 I have some old photos of Private James Bond 2032 who served with the 51st Btn on the Western Front. Ring Neil on 0417 700 662 if you Remember Them Trust are interested. The team at Remember There are two sides to the Please contact Jen Hamer Them seek your initiative relevant to the on 0412 841 721 or the New RASigs Website membership base with assistance to help to Remember Them team at As most are aware, 314124 New URL whom you communicate; spread the message support@rememberthem. WO2 (ret) Dave ‘Buddha’ www.buddhas-place.com/ of the THANK YOU firstly promoting the com.au for any additional Winch has had his own Please update your favourites initiative through the message of THANK YOU so that when Veterans and information. website for RASigs matters list NOW. RSL suite of newspapers/ their families see a member for many years. We look forward Dave (Buddha) Winch publications. of the community wearing He has recently had problems Beachmere Qld Australia For those of you who are their t-shirt, they know the to your support in with his free host server and 4510 unfamiliar or would like message is specifically for encouraging community therefore has moved to a host P 07 5429 0255 an update on the THANK them! acknowledgement for our server for which he now pays. YOU initiative; a combined M 0438 245 830 Secondly, through the RSL troops and the RSL. community/RSL initiative, Old URL E [email protected] network, we hope to help please watch our short Jennifer Hamer home.vicnet.net.au/~rasigsau/ W hwww.buddhas-place.com engage with the wider presentation: community and encourage On behalf of the http://tinylink.net/sb52g support. Remember Them Trust Gallipoli Centenary Project I seek your assistance in promoting awareness of the Gallipoli The 2/13th Field Ambulance Association AIF Centenary Project being completed by the City of Bunbury. The original 13th Field who was subsequently the enthusiastic and committed We challenge every community in Australia to undertake similar Ambulance served in Secretary/Treasurer for forty to maintaining the Unit’s projects to identify, research, document and publish their local enlistees Egypt and France during years. Len’s book, ‘Medics participation in the ANZAC in the Great War 1914 – 1918. at War’, is undoubtedly his Day commemoration. the Great War 1914-18. enduring memorial and has Jeffrey Peirce Our present objective is to Corporal Arthur Gilbert done much to maintain and increase our numbers for Forrester DCM MM was extend support. The 2/13th the special celebrations in one of the most highly dec- saw service in the Middle 2014/15. We meet twice a East and Borneo and our Upcoming markets orated Field Ambulance year, at a pre-ANZAC Day membership mainly consists members in Australia. lunch and our annual reunion Mirrabooka Market Wanneroo Market of sons of Unit members. The Nollamara RSL Club Inc Nollamara RSL Club Inc Swap later in the year. The Association was formed passage of time is taking its Swap Market, Mirrabooka Library Market, Wanneroo Show Grounds at the end of the 1939- toll. However, we still have Mervyn Gillam Secretary Every Sunday 6.30 am – 12 pm Every Sunday 6.30 am – 12 pm 45 war, by Len McCarthy a strong core group who are Ph. 9383 9890 0419 901 843 • (08) 9306 5995 0419 901 843 • (08) 9306 5995 32 THE LISTENING POST December 2013 Some More Good Oil – The Gold Card Eligibility for the Repatriation Servicewomen of Australia's Defence Under the VEA, War widows/ widowers above would receive their own "GOLD Health Card - for all conditions Force (ADF) who have "qualifying and eligible dependants of a deceased CARD" once their entitlement is (GOLD) continues to be a confus- service" as defined under the YEA; Veteran if the veteran's death has been established. ing and often contentious issue. accepted as service related; • All Veterans of ADF including Commonwealth and Allied Unfortunately there are a myriad of Australian Mariners who are aged 70 • As at 1 July 2008 under the VEA, Veterans stories and myths about the "GOOD OLD years and over who have "qualifying a war widow whose partner was in Some veterans of Commonwealth and/ receipt of Temporary Special Rate GOLD CARD", who's eligible and what service" as a result of their service or Allied Forces with qualifying service (TTI) and/ or Intermediate Rate of the entitlements are! When eligibility is during World War 2. are eligible for a "GOLD CARD" if they Pensions (IR) at the time of their confirmed, the GOLD CARD is issued are: • As of 1 July 2002, all Australian death; and its benefits become apparent, there is Defence Force Veterans who are aged • A veteran who served with a a great deal of satisfaction and joy. 70 years and over who have had • Under the VEA, a child of a deceased Commonwealth and/ or allied force Unfortunately for those who haven't "qualifying service" in conflicts post veteran whose death was not war caused and who had operational during World War 2 or in specified qualified yet or don't qualify the myths World War 2. service, if the child is not being cared operational areas after World War seem to go on and sadly it causes a great • Were granted the OVA disability for by the remaining parent; 2 and were domiciled in Australia deal of anxiety and stress. It's hoped pension for pulmonary tuberculosis immediately prior to enlistment in the that the following information alleviates • Under the VEA, an invalid son or before 2 November 1978. Commonwealth and/ or Allied Force; some of those concerns. daughter of a deceased veteran whose or Under the auspices of the Military death has been accepted as war-caused, Who can obtain a GOLD Rehabilitation and Compensation Act who had treatment before 6 June 1985. • A mariner who served on a CARD? 2004 (MRCA): Please note that special criteria applies Commonwealth or Allied ship Australian Veterans • Are former Members of the ADF in these cases and the entitlement is during World War 2, if they or their A Gold Card is issued to Veterans of who are entitled to the Special Rate not guaranteed; dependants were residing in Australia Australia's Defence Force (ADF) who of Disability Pension known as the • Under the VEA, a widowed mother for at least 12 months immediately Under the auspices of the Veterans' "SRDP", even if they have not chosen or widowed step-mother that was prior to the commencement of their Entitlement Act: that pension; dependent on an unmarried deceased service on that ship. • Are former Members of the ADF with veteran whose death has been accepted • Are ex-prisoners of war; as war-caused who had a treatment Can I lose Eligibility for the a rating of 60 or more impairment "GOLD CARD"? • Receive a Department of Veterans' entitlement before 6 June 1985. Please points for DVA accepted disabilities; • It is possible to lose eligibility for the Affairs (OVA) disability pension of note that special criteria apply in 100%; • Are former members of the ADF with these cases and the entitlement is not "GOLD CARD" if your eligibility a rating of 30 or more impairment guaranteed; depends on anything that may change • Are entitled to the Intermediate Rate points for DVA accepted disabilities such as financial status/ payments, • Under the MRCA, A wholly of DVA disability pension; and receiving any amount of service impairment ratings, age or living dependent partner of a serving or • Are entitled to the Extreme Disability pension from the VEA but whose arrangements; or former ADF member whose is entitled Adjustment Rate of DVA disability income and assets are below certain to compensation for the member's • If your eligibility for the "GOLD pension commonly referred to as the prescribed limits; and death on or after 1 July 2004; and CARD" depends on something that "EDA" pension; • Former Members of the ADF who are • Under the MRCA, an "eligible young cannot change, such as your past 70 years of age and over who have • Are entitled to the DVA Special person" being the son, daughter and/ service, your widow(er)/partner rendered "warlike service" on or after Rate of disability pension commonly or a dependent child of a serving or status, blindness or amputations, then referred to as the "TPI" pension; 1 July 2004. former ADF Member who is entitled to it cannot be affected. • Receive a DVA disability pension of Under the auspices of the Safety compensation for the member's death Please note that the information contained 50% or more who are also in receipt Rehabilitation and Compensation Act on or after 1 July 2004. Note that an in this article is only an overview and is eligible young person must be either of any amount of a DVA Service 1988 (SRCA): no way complete nor should it be used as Pension; less than 16 years of aged or between Sadly under this Act there are no an authority. It is strongly recommended 16 and 25 and undertaking full-time • Receive a DVA disability pension plus treatment cards although DVA is that for further information and advice study and not full time employment at an additional allowance under Section currently considering the development the time of the Member's death. on this matter that you contact DVA 27 of the YEA for specific service and implementation of a card system staff and seek their assistance. More related amputations or blindness in at similar to the VEA and MRCA systems Please Note that when a veteran, former information can also be obtained from least one eye; for this Act. member, widow/ widower/ partner, cadet the DVA website and their Factsheets, or reservist passes away, that person's • Receive a DVA service pension but in particular Factsheet No HSV59 Dependants of Veterans "GOLD CARD" is not transferred to the whose other income and/ or assets are "Eligibility for the Repatriation Health Certain dependants of veterans are surviving partner or any other dependant. below certain prescribed limits; Card- for All Conditions (Gold)". also eligible for a "GOLD CARD" if Widows, widowers, partners and other • Are World War 2 Returned they are: dependants who fall into the categories John Burrows

RSL State Accountant Breakfast at ANZAC Club Donating Blood Breakfast at ANZAC House RSL WA State Accountant, Mr Peter McGlade, is aiming to join WA’s leading blood donors. To date, Peter has made 368 The famous Friday Breakfast is at ANZAC House from 7.00 - 9.00 am for only $12.00! donations to the Red Cross Blood Bank over the past thirty Eggs (fried, poached or scrambled), tomato, mushroom, bacon, hash browns, baked beans and years. If you wish to donate blood please call 13 14 95. chipolatas, as well as toast, fruit platter, juice, coffee, jams and spreads and a selection of cereals are all available. Denis Connelly Come on down and support the Club that supports you! THE LISTENINGTHE LISTENING POST December POST October 2013 20093333 Ceremony Commemorates “The Living Memorial” Curtin University in Perth, Western Australia, was recently the venue for a particularly special ceremony. Singaporean nurse, Janice Ong, celebrated the completion of her nursing course- the Bachelor of Science (Nursing) RN Conversion Programme - at the University, and ended her term as the latest recipient of the Australian Imperial Force (AIF) Malaya Nursing Scholarship. Janice performed very well in her studies, played an active part in campus activities, particularly in the mentoring of other overseas students, and contributed to the community via volunteer work. Janice is a wonderful ambassador for her country. The plasticine model of the first of four bronze troopers which will highlight the The AIF Malaya Nursing Scholarship Boer War Memorial set for ANZAC Parade in Canberra. Photo by Louis Laumen. is the official War Memorial of the 8th Australian Division and the AIF Malaya. This unique “living” memorial pays Boer War Memorial on-going and fitting tribute to the men A milestone in the building President of the Association, of the AIF who served and perished in of a Boer War memorial Colonel John Haynes OAM Malaya and Singapore and, in a tangible beside ANZAC Parade in said," We have raised about and permanent form, it shows how greatly Canberra has been reached. half a million dollars so far.... the men of the AIF Malaya appreciated enough to pay for the first the help and friendship of the people Rene Michael, from Curtin, and other The first of four mounted sculpture. of Malaya and Singapore who, at great Curtin staff members, representatives of troopers has been modelled "The final cost is still a work in risk to themselves, performed so many prisoner of war groups, including Bob and in plasticine and will soon be progress depending on many acts of kindness for the benefit of the Steffani Brackenbury from the Borneo upscaled in clay before going variables. Australian prisoners of war. The fund POW Association, and representatives of to a foundry to be cast in was set up in 1946 with soldiers from other veterans groups, and the Australian bronze. Upon completion the "About $4 million is our best 8th Division and AIF Malaya subscribing Defence Force, and representatives of horse and rider will be 1.5 guess ..we hope less. times life size. directly to the fund. The Australian Red Australian Red Cross, including Mrs Di "We have been granted tax Cross also provided a significant initial Buckles , Chairman of Red Cross in WA. Doing the work on behalf of the deductability for donations contribution and has provided Trustee and MAJOR GENERAL ( Retired ) Mike National Boer War Memorial and we hope the 'big end of administrative support since its inception. O’Brien delivered an informative key note Association is sculptor Louis town' can help out," Colonel To date the Scholarship has provided address on the history of this “living Laumen. He has the credentials Haynes said. training to 66 nurses from both Singapore memorial”, which contained an insight for the project having done the "If the funds keep coming we and Malaysia. The nursing training into artwork created at Changi Camp by esteemed Saint Mary McKillop provided by the Scholarship has changed prisoners, and a tribute to Red Cross, in statue which sits at the steps of will be able to have, maybe, over the years in line with the changes in its role of recovery and repatriation of St Mary's Cathedral in Sydney. three sculptures installed at the nursing profession. For twenty five Australian prisoners of war, after their the otherwise finished site by When completed there will April 2015. years now, Curtin University in Western release. be four bronze horsemen Australia has contributed to the scholarship Further information on the Scholarship emerging from bushland "We need an inflow of about in the form of tuition fees for recipients is available from Ms Sheila Rod, beside ANZAC Parade in $200,000 per month to do and provided invaluable support to the at Australian Red Cross, Canberra. The site has already that," he added. Those who students. Janice was the thirty fifth student on (08) 9225 1905 been set aside. The memorial would like to help the project trained at Curtin under this program. Further information on this release is will join others recognising the or need more information can Guests at this year’s event included available from Mr Kevin Poynton efforts of Australians during contact Colonel Haynes at AIF Scholarship Board Chairman, – Board Member, Australian Red Cross later conflicts including WWI [email protected]. BRIGADIER ( Retired ) Konrad Ermert, ( WA Division ) and WWII. Graham Davis and other Board Members; Professor M: 0421 380 451 A total of 23,000 Australians Story and pic have been volunteered for the Boer War authorised by COL John (1899 to 1902). One thousand Haynes president of the died including the first women Boer War Memorial casualty; one of 60 nurses Association who went to South Africa. www.BWM.org.au

Book Launch: John Curtin Prime Ministerial Library State Vice President Denis The Governor His Excellency Connelly was invited to Malcolm McCusker AC CVO attend the national book QC presided over the book launch for The Battle for launch and stated that the book Australia by Bob Wurth. would be highly beneficial to anyone interested in the defence Mr Wurth stated that of Australia during WWII. researching for the book has given him a greater awareness Descendants of PM John of the peril faced by Australia Curtin (1941 - 1945) were in during WWII. attendance. 34 THE LISTENING POST December 2013 Heart friendly foods Fish and seafood, oats and garlic - these are just a few of the nutritional superstar foods that help fight heart disease.

As researchers uncover evidence of Linseeds the ‘healing’ role of natural compounds Small, shiny, dark-brown seeds about in foods, here is a list of the many foods the size of sesame seeds, linseeds (also now being hailed as valuable weapons sold as flax seeds) are rich in two health in the war against heart disease. Make promoting compounds. The first is alpha- sure that you include these nutritional linolenic acid (ALA), a plant version of superstars in your daily diet. the omega-3 oils found in fish. ALA has been linked to a reduced risk for heart Fish and seafood disease and heart attack. The second is Eat fish two to three times a week and lignan, a type of plant oestrogen that you make a significant investment in lowers female oestrogen levels and can your heart’s health. The high omega- keep your heart in good shape – which is 3 fat content of fish, particularly the a similar action to that of soy. oily types such as mackerel, salmon and sardines, can help steady the heart beat, Sprinkle the seeds over cereal, toss them lower blood pressure and keep the blood through salads, add them to muffin dough free of clots. and look for the soy-linseed breads. One or two tablespoons a day is all it takes to Best of all, fish is low in kilojoules and boost your intake. cooks in minutes. Almonds, pecans, antioxidants and ‘artery flexors’ and, like such as epicatechin and quercetin, are Fish doesn’t have to be fresh. Frozen macadamias and other nuts fillets and canned salmon and sardines oat bran, it contains a high level of fibre emerging as important. Munching on a handful of nuts (around and is low in saturated fat. are also rich in omega-3s. 50 g) a day is now one of the strategies But all things in moderation – a glass To achieve heart benefits, you need to Whole grain nutritionists recommend for your heart. a day is fine, but any more can put you eat around 25 g of soy protein a day, Less than a third of all Australians and Are you surprised? Most of us will be, at risk of other illnesses, such as breast which you can get in half a cup of New Zealanders eat enough wholegrain as for years we’ve been told that nuts cancer or liver disease. cooked soy beans plus half a cup of soy foods, such as grainy breads, brown rice are too high in fat and will make us put bran cereal OR 2 cups of soy milk. and wholegrain cereals. on weight, and are certainly not part of Olive oil a heart-smart diet. Tofu is a handy ingredient, too. You can Believed to be one of the reasons Eating more whole grains is one way However, a wave of studies over the past use soft tofu as a cream substitute, or for the low rate of heart disease and to reduce your risk of heart disease and toss firm diced tofu into stir-fries and general good health of those from some cancers. Most wholegrain foods few years has changed the thinking on noodle soups. the Mediterranean, olive oil is a have a lower glycaemic index (GI) nuts. They’re now considered a healthy, rich source of monounsaturated fat and than white or refined products so will energy-packed snack that will out- Tea perform potato chips any way you look contains vitamin E. Extra virgin olive oil keep blood sugars on an even keel and People who regularly drink tea (green or at it! leave you feeling full for longer. black) are reported to have significantly will also be rich in antioxidants. Despite having more than 50 per cent lower risks of heart troubles than those Sterol spreads Oats total fat content, the fat in nuts is heart- who don’t. Tea’s powerful protective Eating around a cup (60–100 g) of rolled friendly. It is either predominantly effects are believed to be due to Look out for the spreads (margarines) oats a day has been proved to have monounsaturated or polyunsaturated, flavonoids, substances shown to be that are a functional food designed noticeable effects on blood cholesterol. both of which will keep your cholesterol strong antioxidants, even more so than specifically for lowering cholesterol Two factors are believed responsible. in check. Nuts also boast a good beta carotene and vitamin E. It seems that (brand names Logicol and Pro-activ). First, oats are high in a type dose of vitamin E (a well established tea flavonoids help maintain heart health If you already use margarine, it’s worth of soluble fibre called beta glucan antioxidant), lots of fibre and arginine by decreasing inflammation, lowering swapping to a sterol-enriched spread – that prevents the breakdown products (an amino acid) – all key factors that the tendency for clotting (an early factor just two teaspoons on toast or sandwiches of cholesterol from re-entering the lower the harmful LDL cholesterol in heart attacks) and by keeping the each day is all you need to see a drop in system via the intestine, with the result or prevent oxygen damaging it. arteries more ‘elastic’. These effects that less cholesterol is made by the are obtained regardless of whether you your cholesterol level. In a CSIRO study in 1994, almonds body. Second, oats are slowly absorbed add milk or sugar. Best of all, if you take were shown to lower blood cholesterol Plant sterols are natural compounds into the bloodstream which lessens it black with no milk or sugar, tea has significantly. (But the catch is that they found in vegetables, seeds, nuts and the glucose load. Therefore, include no kilojoules and has the ability to both were eaten instead of some of the usual legumes but in low concentrations. They oats with your breakfast as porridge or relax and revive you. an oat-based muesli and substitute oats spreads and fatty foods, not as an extra.) have a similar chemical structure to or oat bran for some of the flour when The best way to consume nuts is light- Wine cholesterol yet have the ability to block baking muffins or breads. roasted but not salted. You can toss them In modest amounts, red wine is good for its absorption from the digestive tract through salads and stir-fries or use them, your heart. Red wine has been the answer into the body. They are extracted from Garlic as we have in our recipes, in baking or as to the so called ‘French paradox’ – why soy beans or wood pulp and then added Garlic has a long medicinal history, a crunchy topping. the French have one of the lowest rates as a concentrate to a spread – at a much having been used by the ancient of heart disease in the world, despite higher concentration than we normally Egyptians, Vikings and Chinese to ward Soy beans their love of rich, cholesterol-laden fare get from food. off illness and stay in good health. Both Soy protein lowers the harmful such as pate, croissants and high-fat fresh and dried garlic have been shown LDL cholesterol and prevents artery cheeses. Psyllium to lower the ‘bad’ LDL cholesterol, ‘clogging’, according to more than 38 Wine’s secret is more than 50 Fine flakes that look like unprocessed lower high blood pressure and help soy trials spanning 20 years. In fact, phenolic compounds known as wheat bran, psyllium fibre does two dissolve blood clots, although the dose the evidence is so strong that in the polyphenols. These act as antioxidants, jobs – it keeps you regular and can required is quite large for most of us – United States of America, soy foods are reduce thickening of the arteries, and lower your blood cholesterol (both total you’d need to take in three or four cloves now permitted to carry a health claim on keep the blood ‘thin’ and smooth- a day or 600–900 mg powdered garlic. their label saying soy can reduce the risk cholesterol and LDL cholesterol). It is flowing – an effect similar to aspirin. of heart disease. the key ingredient of several laxative Researchers believe that garlic’s strong Red wine, made with the skins and seeds products sold by pharmacies. Sprinkle sulphur compounds are the active agents. Researchers think that the protein in of grapes, has nine to ten times more it over cereal and blend with flour when They also impart its pungent odour and soy binds cholesterol in the intestine and of these natural chemicals than white you bake muffins. flavour. Add as much as you can to your therefore prevents its absorption. But wine. One phenolic, resveratrol, has cooking and help your heart. don’t forget that its isoflavones work as been intensively studied but others, Reader’s Digest THE LISTENINGTHE LISTENING POST December POST October 2013 20093535 Health and Lifestyle Peaches Best picked and eaten straight from the tree, these delicious stone fruit get better and better as the summer months pass. With dozens of varie- ties available, they come with either white or yellow flesh. Green Beans What’s in them Green beans are the ideal pick-me-up when you need an appetising and Antioxidants (which prevent damage to cells and help the immune system), healthy serve of “greens”. They’re cultivated all over the world and are phytochemicals (which can help reduce the risk of chronic diseases like cancer, grown through summer and into early autumn. heart disease and arthritis), carotenoids (for eye health), vitamin C and fibre. In Australia, the most common forms of beans we eat are green, broad, runner and Choosing the best wax beans – and at this time of the year it’s green beans that are at their best. Green Never buy peaches with green skins. Fruit beans come in many varieties, from the small “french” beans to the flat bean and should be highly coloured, smell fragrant the larger more common bean. and have some give. “Freestone” fruit are bred so the flesh twists away from the stone One of the best ways to cook beans is to simply trim the ends (some varieties may easily. “Clingstone” fruit are best reserved for also need the “string” removed from the side) and blanch them in a pot of boiling cooking. water. Cook them for a few minutes or until they begin to turn an emerald green, then drain and toss in a little olive oil and lemon juice or garlicky butter. If you’re How to store going to serve them cold in a salad, rinse them under running cold water so as to It’s best to buy a ripe peach and eat it keep their vivid colour. immediately. They soon start to soften at room temperature. You can keep them for one or two Beans are low in kilojoules and are days in the fridge, but bring them to room temperature before you eat them raw. full of dietary fibre, making them a perfect food if you’re trying to lower Did you know? your cholesterol and blood pressure. A nectarine isn’t a cross between a peach and a plum, as some people believe. They also have anti-inflammatory It’s a subspecies of the peach with just one recessive gene missing – the one that properties that can help those makes peaches fuzzy. suffering from asthma or rheumatoid Smart tip arthritis. They contain vitamins A, C To peel a peach, run a knife down the natural groove of a freestone peach to the and K, and are rich in iron. But the stone. Pour over boiling water and leave for a minute. Transfer the peach to a best thing about them is that they bowl of cold water and the skin should come away easily. taste delicious and make a healthy side dish for rich meals or give a You could try… wonderful crunch to summer salads. topping poached peach halves with a tiny sprinkle of cayenne pepper, a clove, a fragment of cinnamon stick, butter and brown sugar. Grill until bubbling, and Reproduced from Reader’s Digest serve with grilled pork or a duck breast. Reproduced from the Reader’s Digest Magnesium Despite being one of the most important minerals for good health, magnesium Vitamin A receives little attention Vitamin A is essential for good vision, vitamin A supplements beyond what is What is it? especially in dim light, and also helps contained in children’s multivitamins, Magnesium is the fourth most abundant prevent dry skin, hair and tissues because of an increased risk of toxicity. mineral in the body and is essential to Talk to your GP for precise doses to treat One of the first vitamins to be good health. Around 50% of magnesium specific conditions. discovered, this essential nutrient keeps is found in bone; the other half is found your eyesight keen, your skin healthy Can I get too much? predominantly inside cells of body tissues and organs. and your immune system strong. An Unless you eat a lot of liver or oily fish, extra dose of vitamin A may help treat it’s almost impossible to overdose on What does it do? various eye problems, a number of skin of these two minerals can reduce their vitamin A from diet alone. However, Magnesium is involved in energy disorders and a wide range of infections, benefits. Always take your supplement you could be at risk if you take too production, nerve function and muscle including those of the respiratory tract. with a meal for better absorption. many supplements – just two extra relaxation as well as bone and tooth How much do I need? Do I need to take a supplement? daily doses could cause ill effects. Early formation. Together with calcium and The recommended daily intake (RDI) is signs of vitamin A toxicity include dry potassium, magnesium regulates heart Fortunately, Australians have access 320mg for men and 270mg for women. skin and mucous membranes, rough or rhythm and helps the body make and to an abundant supply of vitamin Higher doses are needed to prevent or peeling skin, cracked lips, brittle nails, use insulin. Because it relaxes muscles, A, not just in their natural diets, treat specific conditions. and dry hair or hair that falls out easily. magnesium is used for sports injuries but also through fortification of Ways to retain the goodness Can I get too much? foods such as margarines or milk. and fibromyalgia, and to ease PMS and The most unmistakable signs of too What if I don’t get enough? Some foods lose their vitamin A menstrual cramps. Also, magnesium goodness if not prepared, cooked or expands the airways – essential to much magnesium are diarrhoea and Vitamin A deficiency isn’t common in stored correctly. You can prevent loss of treating asthma and bronchitis. nausea. But particularly high doses can the developed world, but milder cases cause more serious side effects such as vitamin A by: do occur among the elderly, who often Do I need a supplement? muscle weakness, lethargy, confusion Foods such as whole grains, legumes, have vitamin-poor diets. Alcoholics Using raw fruit and vegetables whenever and breathing difficulties. But these are dark green leafy vegetables and shellfish and people with pancreatic disease are possible. rare, as the kidneys are usually efficient are excellent sources of magnesium. more susceptible to mild deficiency, at eliminating excess amounts. Keeping vegetables (except sweet Nuts are another good source – 28g of as are women who experience heavy potatoes) and fruit covered and almonds provide 80mg of the mineral. What happens if I get too or prolonged menstrual periods. little? refrigerated during storage. However, if your diet is lacking How much do I need? Even a moderate drop in magnesium Steaming vegetables and braising, some of these foods, you may need can raise the risk of heart disease and The recommended dietary intake (RDI) baking or grilling meats. Avoid frying a supplement. It’s best to check with diabetes. Severe deficiencies can lead to for vitamin A is 750μgRE* or 2500IU* because vitamin A can escape into fat. your doctor. When taking magnesium an irregular heartbeat, fatigue, muscle a day. Multivitamins supply vitamin A, supplements, always ensure you also *μg = micrograms; RE = retinol spasms, irritability, nervousness and often in the form of betacarotene, which take a calcium supplement, sticking to equivalents; IU = International Units confusion. is converted to vitamin A by the body a ratio of two parts calcium to one part if it needs it. Children should not take Reproduced from the Reader’s Digest magnesium. 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One of Pioneer’s cutters which had decommissioned three months later on Built at the Chatham Dockyard for the Pioneer resumed patrols between headed for shore to obtain provisions 16 November, 1916 and her armament Royal Navy, Pioneer was laid down for Fremantle and Darwin, visiting Port came under rapid fire 100 metres from was removed. the Royal Navy on 16 December 1897 as Hedland and Broome. the shore wounding two ratings on 20 Her final role was that of being reduced a third-class protected cruiser, launched December which saw Pioneer retaliate On 1 November 1914 the coal-burning to the role of the tranquillity of an on 28 June 1899 and completed in by firing 50 4-inch rounds from her main Pioneer took up her position on station alongside stationary accommodation November 1900. armament. as part of the 38 transport ANZAC ship. Pioneer and her sister-ship Psyche were In June 1916 Pioneer took part in another Convoy, but regrettably had to withdraw Post-war, Pioneer was declared for despatched to the Australian Squadron and was put into Fremantle with engine bombardment, this time at Tanga, and on disposal and finally handed over to the of the Royal Navy in October, 1905 problems after the flagship HMS 30 July she took part in a second attack Disposals Board in 1922 and passed and was presented to the Australian Minotaur ordered her to do so. Thus on Dar-es-Salem when she fired 100 to the control of the Commonwealth Government as a gift by the British she missed encountering the German 4-inch rounds at the enemy in her last Shipping Board and work commenced; Admiralty on 1 March 1913 and refitted raider Emden at Cocos Island, instead of bombardment of the war. at Garden Island, Sydney. Pysche was it sold for scrap in 1924. Towed to the HMAS Sydney (I). In 12 months HMAS Pioneer had also commissioned into the RAN in Cockatoo Island naval dockyard and After repairs, Pioneer resumed patrol steamed 294,434 miles and was 1915. work commenced stripping her of all duties until being ordered to sail from underway for 287 days during which useful fittings. Armed with 8 single 4” guns, eight Fremantle on 9 January 1915 until she time she consumed 7,496 tons of coal. 3-pdrs and two 14” torpedo tubes she was requested by the British Admiralty She coaled an average 39 coaling’s from HP Stacey of Sydney purchased the hull was gifted to Australia in 1913 by Great to mount a blockade against the German a total of 17 colliers every nine days. as scrap and stripped and finally on 18 Britain and at the outbreak of war in raider SMS Konigsberg which had taken Pioneer had spent 68 days in harbour, 36 February 1931 Pioneer’s cut-down hulk August 1914 was acting as a guard ship refuge in the East African Rufiji River. under refit. was towed out and scuttled off Sydney at Port Phillip Bay, Melbourne. on 18 February 1931. Sailing from Fremantle via Cocos Islands Finally the tired Pioneer was ordered The following day, 9 August, HMAS and Diego Garcia, Pioneer joined the back to Australia in August 1916 and Vic Jeffery Pioneer sailed for Fremantle after being British naval force operating at Zanzibar ordered to relieve the light cruiser HMAS on 6 February, 1915. Melbourne at the major West Australian The rust streaked and weary Pioneer Port of Fremantle to take up her war ANZAC House will be closed from 3pm continued mundane patrol duties with station which involved patrolling the three other British war ships, patrolling Friday, 20 December 2013 and will Indian Ocean. a northern section of the coast in the HMAS Pioneer apprehended the humid and steamy African conditions, reopen on Monday, 13 January 2014. German –Australian Line Neumuster the boredom being only broken later ANZAC Club will commence service whilst patrolling eight nautical miles when she was directed to carry out a west of Rottnest Island and escorted her bombardment of a German force at Nazi on Wednesday, 15 January 2014. into Fremantle where she was taken over Be and later the German colony capital,

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