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Suduko & Crossword ��27 Resolution for photos are extremely important. If a low To all President's quality picture is printed it will come out pixelated or and Sub Branch blurry. Secretaries Solutions ��28 The Editors at The Listening Post are dedicated to send photographs and a short article Quizzes ��29 publishing the highest quality newspaper and therefore on special activities at your Sub will ONLY accept high resolution digital photos emailed Branch to The Listening Post. Unit & Kindred Contacts ��31 to: Denis Connelly, Editor [email protected] Email: [email protected] Contact Directory & Editorial Information ��31 4 The Listening Post April 2011 This Month in Australian Military History Date Year Title Event 5 April 1951 3rd Battalion, Royal Operation Rugged involved United Nations forces crossing the 38th Parallel Australian Regiment, involved and occupying strong defensive positions formed by a line of hills codenamed in Operation Rugged, Korea the Kansas Line and including Hills Salmon, Cod and Sardine, 45 kilometres north of Seoul. 9 April 1968 HMAS Sydney arrived at Vung The 1st Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment, disembarked and the 7th Tau Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment, embarked. Sydney made 24 voyages to Vietnam during the war. 15 April 1917 Lieutenant C. Pope, VC Lieutenant C. Pope, 11th Battalion, AIF, originally from London, wins the Victoria Cross at Louverval, France. It was a posthumous award. 25 April 1915 Landings at Gallipoli British, French, Australian and New Zealand troops were involved in a series of coordinated landings. Although the Gallipoli campaign was a military failure, the anniversary of the landing has become a national day of commemoration in Australia. 13 May 1968 Fire Support Base Coral The partly-constructed base, north of Saigon, was defended by Australian attacked infantry, artillery, and air support when it was attacked by North Vietnamese troops. Eleven Australians were killed and 28 wounded before the attackers were driven back. Fifty-two enemy soldiers were killed and one was taken prisoner. 28 May 1902 Boer War ends Boers surrender, ending the Boer War. Over 16,000 Australians served in South Africa, nearly 600 died. 31 May 1918 Monash Commands the Lieutenant General Sir John Monash succeeds Birdwood as General Officer Australian Corps Commanding the Australian Corps.

These events are only a selected number of significant dates when Australians were involved in activities of importance. For the complete list go to: www.awm.gov.au New Staff: Pat Scammell & Geoff Garside

Geoff Garside One of Geoff’s passions is the performing Pat Scammell Pat represented Australia in the 1984 arts. He started singing at school and Los Angeles Olympic Games and Geoff started as Chief Financial Officer sang in a variety of choirs at University, Mr Patrick (Pat) Scammell joined the Seoul Olympic Games in 1988 at the beginning of February. He is a the ‘ANZAC House’ staff as the and until recently was regularly singing as well as at several Commonwealth Certified Practicing Accountant, and has in WA Symphony Orchestra Chorus. Chief Operations Officer (COO) on 8 Games competing as a 1500m runner. a Bachelor of Commerce and Master of February 2011. He met his wife through singing. His His interests include AFL where he Business Administration from Curtin daughter is studying dance at WAAPA, Pat came to RSL WA from a supports Collingwood, cricket, golf, University. His professional career of and his son plays cello with WA Youth business and sports administration politics and wine tasting. more than 25 years has included working Music’s Philharmonic orchestra. at Universities, in Local Government, background. He is married to Leanne Pat’s role as COO at RSL WA is to manufacturing and resources industries. Geoff’s other interests include reading, and has 3 sons: Liam, Ben and Jack oversee all RSL business operations. and a daughter, Katie. In his most recent role he was Finance science and technology, family holidays Manager and Company Secretary of a and enjoying good wine with friends. national environmental charity. Chum's Tiger Moth Bob McGuire with the "Tiger Moth" The Listening Post April 2011 5 From the President’s Pen ANZAC Day 2011 Centenary of ANZAC George Sound.” RSL Library Relocation From reports received it The announcement by The planning committee The VC Library has been replaced. "Government policy would appear as though government of funding is to be congratulated on a relocated to the First Floor for many years has been Sub Branches and local allocation to WA submissions successful outcome to their at ANZAC House. This medals can only be issued to communities are well on the for the commemoration of well prepared and presented move was necessary to allow the ADF member who earned way with planning to present the Centenary of ANZAC submission to government. expansion of facilities at them," Senator Feeney said. Commemorative Services to was recently announced. The New Constitution ANZAC Club and to place the "This usually means that collection in a more suitable mark the 96th Anniversary of endorsement of the Albany A writing team has medals cannot be replaced and secure environment ANZAC’s landing at Gallipoli initiative should ensure the commenced revising the State if they are lost or destroyed with respect to display and during the First World centenary commemorative Constitution and expects after the ADF member has accessibility. The Library War. Through community activities continue to get to circulate the Revised died." Where medals are lost is staffed by volunteers support and the generosity of community support. We are Constitution (first draft) to in natural disasters, however, and is open each Thursday this policy may be relaxed. Lotterywest we are able to hopeful that WA will receive Sub Branches for comment from 9.30am to 3.00pm. It This was done following the assist in the presentation of additional financial support by mid-April. Our Legal is a reference Library and Victorian bushfires in 2009. dignified services throughout from other funding sources Advisors believe the rewrite books are not available for Western Australia to mark this to present activities that will is necessary as we progress "While the Government is loan. Telephone contact can very special anniversary. acknowledge the contribution our application to have RSL committed to maintaining be made with Library Staff With ANZAC Day falling that was, and still is being classified as an Association the integrity of our system of through the main office. The within the Easter break this made, to the defence of our at a higher Taxation Status military honours and awards, collection is focussed on our year we do not anticipate country by our defence force than that which currently there are circumstances military heritage and contains any reduction in attendance personnel. in which the Australian exists. Following an extensive many rare books – most of at Commemorative Services The Albany Project was community rightly expects consultation process, if our which are out-of-print. held to recognize the sacrifices recently reported in ‘The proposed structure is accepted us to show greater flexibility made by our Service Men and West Australian’ by Malcolm by members and endorsed Natural Disasters in implementing the Women. It’s that one-day in the Quekett and he wrote: by Corporate Affairs there Over recent months existing policy. I believe this unprecedented series of year when communities come “A re-enactment of the will be significant benefits to Australians have suffered at natural disasters is one of together and all Australians departure from Albany of ships members and sub branches. the hands of natural disasters. Floods and fires throughout those circumstances," Senator remember those who serve carrying soldiers to World Consideration of the new the country have had a Feeney said. "I have therefore and have served their country. War 1 and an interpretive governance model is a move devastating effect on the lives decided that ADF medals may In Perth, the Dawn Service centre could play a major RSL must take. The rewrite of families. In discussions be reissued to the next of kin will be conducted under role in the commemoration will ensure a more equitable with other State Branches or other appropriate relative the same arrangements as of the ANZAC centenary. and inclusive structure for the offers of assistance and of deceased ADF members, previous years with Rover The projects have been decision making within the financial support offered if the medals have been lost Scouts maintaining the endorsed in a report to the organisation. In the meantime, to members and others in or destroyed in the current night vigil leading into the Federal Government by the members and sub branches are distressed circumstances has natural disasters. traditional Dawn Service. We National Commission on assured that the current Rules been very much appreciated. Family members who have, anticipate a public attendance the commemoration of the and By Laws are the ones WA, with its limited resources in the course of these natural of around 45 000 and ANZAC Centenary… under which we will operate. was able to offer assistance disasters, lost the medals of arrangements are well in hand There will be no change until The report said Albany had a but our main focus was loved ones, may now make to accommodate that number. the membership has had an rich ANZAC heritage and in assisting those in the flood- application for replacements. Full details of public transport opportunity to debate and 1914 had been the gathering affected areas to the north and "Unfortunately, however, and ceremonial arrangements point for ships carrying forces vote on the proposals at a the bush fire victims in the only medals dating back will be published in The West that became known as the forthcoming Special General south of our own State. The to the First World War can Australian newspaper over the ANZACs. Meeting to be held in early generous offers from local be replaced. Medals for Easter period. It recommended a July. Sub Branches were a feature conflicts prior to this war are Following the Dawn Service commemorative event be Membership Renewals of the assistance in our own no longer in production." there will be a Gunfire held at Albany and broadcast Members are reminded that State. Applicants should use the Breakfast in Stirling Gardens nationally, which could renewals of membership Government To Replace application form and statutory to which the general public include assembling ships should be processed no later Medals Lost In Natural declaration located on the are invited. in King George Sound on than 30 April, 2011. If you Disasters Defence Honours and Awards The 2011 ANZAC Day November 1, 2014 to represent have not yet renewed your Parliamentary Secretary for website at: www.defence. March will follow a slightly the first convoy. Ships from membership we ask that you Defence, Senator the Hon gov.au/medals. Completed different route this year due allied countries that were do so before the expiry date. David Feeney, has announced applications should be to road changes in the Perth former enemies could also be Renewals may be made using that the Government will relax submitted to: Directorate CBD. Full details relating to invited. a variety of way outlined on the policy on replacement of Honours and Awards Form Up Locations and other The commission also the renewal notice sent to of Australian Defence Force Department of Defence PO arrangements are still being recommended the you late last year. If you have (ADF) medals so that medals Box 7952 CANBERRA BC finalised and will be released development of an lost the notice please contact lost during the Queensland and ACT 2610. Enquiries may in newspapers and on RSL interpretative centre on RSL Membership Office for a Victorian floods, the impact also be directed to Defence Website at a later date. Mount Adelaide in Albany replacement to be sent to you. of Cyclone Yasi and the fires Honours and Awards toll free on 1800 111 321. with panoramic views of King in Western Australia can be 6 The Listening Post April 2011 FROM THE with Denis Connelly BUNKER AE1 & AE2: Australia's First Submarines Although not widely reported when discussing Australia’s history in World War I (1914 – 1918), is the fledgling Royal Australian Navy (RAN), which was formed on 10 July 1911, with its first new ships arriving on 4 October 1913. Amongst the new vessels to be acquired by the RAN were two submarines AE1 and AE2. The AE1 and AE2 which were launched in 1913 were built by shipbuilders Vickers Armstrong at Barrow-in-Furness, England. Portsmouth, England. 1914. Port Bow view of submarine HMAS AE1.

General characteristics The AE2 being based at Suva, Fiji returned to Sydney in by surface vessels. She ran aground twice beneath the Class and type: British E-class submarine November 1914. guns of Turkish forts, however the guns were unable to take advantage of the situation as they were unable to Displacement: 660 tons surfaced In the following month the AE2 joined the second lower their guns to take the decisive action needed to 800 tons submerged AIF convoy at King George Sound Albany WA destroy the AE2. leaving Australian waters on 31 December 1914 with Length: 181 ft (55 m) approximately 15,000 troops and 3,000 in 20 transports Shaking off the pursuers, the AE2 entered the Sea of bound for the Middle East. Marmara on 26 April. During the next four days the Beam: 22 ft 6 in (6.86 m) AE2 attacked the Turkish with torpedoes with little The only naval escort was the AE2 being towed by the Draught: 12 ft 6 in (3.81 m) success; however, the AE2 presence so near to the Turkish Berrima after two days rest at Colombo the convoy set heartland came as a nasty shock to the Turkish Authorities. Propulsion: 2 x 8 cylinder diesels, 1,750 hp sail for the Suez Canal arriving on 27 January 1915. On surfaced, battery-driven electric 28 January AE2 preceded the troop ship through the Suez This action by the AE2 allowed others to enter the motors, 550 hp submerged Canal being cheered on by the First Expeditionary Force straits on 29 April and the AE2 was joined by the British corps alongside of the Canal. submarine E14, and with another two vessels arranged to Speed: 15 knots (28 km/h) surfaced rendezvous the next day and effectively closed the straits 10 knots (19 km/h) submerged to the Turks bound for the battlefields in the Gallipoli peninsular. Range: 3,225 nmi (5,973 km) at 10 knots (19 km/h) surfaced. On the 30th the AE2 surfaced to rendezvous with the 25 nmi (46 km) at 5 knots British vessels, the Turkish torpedo boat Sultanhisar (9 km/h) submerged approached, the AE2 dived immediately, but lost trim and went out of control, breaching the surface twice Complement: 35 presenting a target for the Sultanhisar. The AE2 was hit Armament: 4 x 18-inch (457 mm) in the engine room leaving the crew with no choice but to torpedo tubes abandon ship, although no crew died in this action, four died later in captivity.

These vessels were named by a composite crew LCDR Stoker and his crew spent the rest of the war in of Australian and English personnel, as military captivity. historian Ian Hodges observes in his address to the Australian Navy (RAN) submarines AE1 and AE2. AE2 later After World War I, some sources claimed that Stoker and Australian War Memorial on 30 April 2003, giving joined the British Fleet at the Dardanelles, Turkey, on 1915-04-25 others actions in penetrating the Dardanelles convinced the submarines identifying AE. and was sunk in the Sea of Marmora by the Turkish torpedo boat Sultan Hissar; technical problems contributed to the sinking. AE1 the Commander in Chief not to order the re-embarkation After launching in May 1913 and being commissioned operated in the New Guinea area and was lost without trace on of troops that had gone ashore on 25 April, but there is no into the RAN in February 1914 set sail for Australia 1914-09-14. (Donor Sydney Mail) real evidence to support this claim. under the command of LCDR HHGD Stoker DSO. It was at this time that LDCR Stoker was directed not to Reference: LDCR Harry Stoker was born in Dublin, Ireland in home waters as expected but to remain with the convoy 1.The Australian War Memorial (AWM) February joining the Royal Navy in 1900 at the age of and support the Dardanelles campaign. The AE2 arrived at the Dardanelles on 5 February 1945, the day after the 15. In 1907 as a Lieutenant given his first submarine Canberra, ACT to command A10. In 1913 after receiving a posting AE2 commenced patrolling with other vessels of the to the RAN he was given command of AE2. English and French submarines. 2.Royal Historical Society of Queensland At the outbreak of World War I, both submarines On 16 March the British and French attacked Turkish Journal Vol XIII No 4 were sent to New Guinea with the Australian Naval forts, resulting in severe losses to the allied fleet. November 1987. From the article by HWD White B and Military Expedition Force and helped capture It was at this time that Stoker pressed his claim to make Comm LLB and secure the German Colony (this action was an attempt to penetrate the straits of the Dardanelles and reported in a previous edition of The Listening run ‘amok’ thus preventing reinforcements from moving The Role of Submarine AE2 on ANZAC Day. Post!). further down and replenishing the Turkish forces. 3.The Australian Submarine AE2 30 April 1915, presented The day after the German surrender the AE1, under On 25 April 1915 the AE2 entered the Dardanelles at by Jan Hodges Military Historian. command of LCDR Thomas Besant, left Rabaul 2.30am, after attacking and damaging the Turkish gunboat Australian War Memorial 30 April 2003. Harbour to patrol off Cape Gazelle and never Peykisevket, the AE2 passed through the narrows, pursued returned. It is thought that AE1 was caught in a coral reef and sunk. The Listening Post April 2011 7 Vietnam War Family Study Proceeding Legal Loopholes

More Support Needed Objecting against Have you received a Vietnam Veterans’ Family been selected for the Pilot Study, your par- Study questionnaire? If so, then you have been ticipation will greatly assist in testing both the Tax Assessments selected to test this questionnaire as part of the questionnaires and administrative process to and Claiming Legal Pilot Study. identify any changes which need to be made to improve the study. Professional Privilege with Bruce Havilah It’s not too late to make a difference. Your par- Principal Havilah Legal ticipation in the Pilot Study of this world first You can make a difference, so if you have program investigating the effect of war service received a questionnaire, please complete and A taxpayer dissatisfied information to be furnished on the health and welfare of families of military return it as soon as possible. If you need any with an assessment or from a taxpayer or any other personnel is vital. To make this study a suc- additional information, or if you need a new third party (s 264 ITAA 1936), cess, the researchers need to know how the war survey sent to you, please do not hesitate to other taxation decision of the Commissioner of may claim the information is affected you and yours. After all, every story is contact the Family Study Program via the DVA protected by legal professional different. Or is it? Health Study Line on the toll free number 1800 Taxation may challenge privilege. 502 302. that decision in accordance They also need to know why some families deal with the objection, review The doctrine of legal better than others with the impacts of military Please note that participation in this study is and appeal procedure in professional privilege protects service. voluntary and you can withdraw at any time. Tax Administration Act communications between a Your participation will not affect any pension, lawyer and a client for the The Pilot Study of the questionnaires and the benefits or health services you or your family 1953 Part IVC (s 14L to s dominant purpose of giving or study’s administrative processes involves 320 are entitled to from the Department. 14ZZS). receiving legal advice. It does randomly selected participants. If you have Where a taxpayer wants to not apply to communications challenge an assessment or between an accountant and HMAS VOYAGER - Quo Fata Vocant other taxation decision: client. 1.The taxpayer may lodge an The doctrine of legal (We Go Where Destiny Calls) objection against the notice of professional privilege also assessment or decision with applies to communications the Commissioner within 2 made between a client, the years of service of the notice client’s lawyer and a third of assessment or decision for party for the dominant most individuals and small purpose of use in existing or business taxpayers, or within anticipated litigation (Esso 4 years of service of the notice Australia Resources Ltd v of assessment or decision for FCT 98 ATC 4768). taxpayers with more complex Further, the Commissioner’s affairs. right of full and free access to 2.An application may be made all buildings, places, books, two just aft of the bridge. The bow section 10th February 2011 is the 47th anniversary to the Administrative Appeals documents and other papers began to sink immediately due to the weight of of the sinking of HMAS VOYAGER, with Tribunal (AAT) for review of for the purposes of the Income the loss of 82 crew. This was, and still the forward 4.5"gun mounts and went down in the objection decision within Tax Assessment Act (s 263 is, the greatest peacetime disaster the RAN minutes. The stern section remained afloat and 60 days of service of the ITAA 1936) is restricted by the has ever suffered. did not sink until after midnight. Of the 413 crew notice of objection decision. doctrine of legal professional onboard that night 14 Officers and 67 sailors Alternatively, an appeal may privilege (FCT v Citibank Ltd On the night of 10 February 1964 HMAS and a civilian dockyard worker died. Most of be made to the Federal Court FCT 89 ATC 4268). VOYAGER was in company with the those who died were in the forward section and against the objection decision The Commissioner has issued Carrier HMAS MELBOURNE preparing to could not manage to escape through the ship's within 60 days of service of the guidelines on the exercise of escape hatches. carry out night flying exercises approximately notice of objection decision. the access power in relation 20 miles off the coast from Jervis Bay NSW. to documents held on lawyers’ VOYAGER's task was to act as plane guard, in Many acts of courage were displayed that 3.A further appeal may be night, in particular that of CPO Jonathon made to the Federal Court premises in circumstances case an aircraft failed to make a landing on or where a claim of legal privilege take off from the carrier and had to ditch into the "Buck" Rogers who, knowing that he could against an AAT decision on a question of law only, within is made. The guidelines state oggon. She had practised this manoeuvre with not escape because of his size, assisted other sailors out of the escape hatches and then 28 days. the documents in respect the Carrier many times in the past including that of which legal professional toward the end, led the others with him who day, so what happened and why it happened can 4.Further, an appeal may be privilege is claimed will not also could not escape in hymns as the bow never be fully explained. made to the Full Federal Court be inspected until the claim section went down - (Survivors, swimming against a decision of a single is waived by the client or away from the ship reported sounds of singing At 2052 VOYAGER was tasked by judge of the Federal Court dismissed by a court. MELBOURNE to change to a new course from inside the bow section as it slipped below within 21 days. in an attempt to "find the wind" to allow that waves). CPO Rogers was awarded the Article by Joseph Santhosh, flying operations to commence. As part of the George Cross, posthumously for his action and A taxpayer in responding to Senior Associate (Tax & manoeuvre she had to take up a new position courage. There were many other acts of selfless formal (and other) requests Commercial Law), Havilah on the port aft quarter of the Carrier. During courage displayed that night by members of the by the Commissioner for Legal the maneuver at 2055 something went terribly VOYAGER crew. information made pursuant to wrong and she came into collision with the his statutory powers to require MELBOURNE. The collision cut the ship in Denis Sefton – ex RAN AVVRG Branch for WA The Australian Vietnam Volunteers’ known as “the American war”. opportunity to form their own team. funds raised locally or through Federal Resource Group was originally Project details and a membership form Government grants, the organisations Since then, AVVRG members have (it’s only $20.00) can be found at www. Code of Ethics require that members founded in Queensland in 1990 undertaken a number of projects including and registered as an incorporated avvrg.org.au. meet their travel, accommodation and a dental clinic at Long Tan; Nui Dat meal costs. community organisation in 1994. kindergarten; a blind and a mental health WA Team Leader Ian Menzies is in institute in Ba Ria; an orphanage in Vung Vietnam assessing current and potential Ian Menzies can be contacted via trees@ A group of Vietnam Veterans were Tau and the care of the Long Tan Cross. projects that could be supported by the westnet.com.au or by post at PO Box 18, concerned about Vietnam’s twenty WA Team. Wagin, WA, 6315. year isolation from the west and the Projects are managed by teams from devastation caused by what is now each state. West Australians have the Though projects are supported by 8 The Listening Post April 2011 PENSION, ADVOCACY & WELFARE

With April 2011 Rosalind Howat Welfare Officer

Pension Old Rate New Rate 20 March Increase HOSPITAL VISITORS LIST Service Pension - single $716.10 $729.30 $13.20 Volunteer Contact Number Hospitals Visited Ms Remah Glencorse 0447 007 522 Hollywood Private Hospital,+ Service Pension - couples $1,079.60 couple $1,099.40 couple $19.80 & Ms Bernadine De Beaux St John of God, Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital, $539.80 each $549.70 each $9.90 Shenton Park Rehabilitation. Mr John Duffy 9401 5815 Joondalup Hospital, War Widow Pension $725.10 $738.70 $13.60 or 0413780278 Glengarry Hospital, Osborne Park Hospital

Income Support Supplement $216.60 $220.80 $4.20 Mr Mike Harness 9293 1076 Kalamunda Hospital, or 0419 091 708 Armadale Hospital, Special Rate (TPI) Pension $1,092.90 $1,113.70 $20.80 Bentley Hospital Mr Jim Ferguson 9341 5303 Hollywood Private Hospital

Intermediate Rate Mr Bill Adamson 9295 5354 Mercy Hospital, Disability Pension $741.60 $755.80 $14.20 Swan Districts Hospital, Swan Seniors Mental Health Facility

Extreme Disablement RSL welfare Officer 9287 3707 Royal Perth Hospital Adjustment $603.30 $614.80 $11.50 or 0412 009 191 Others as required Mrs Noreen 9583 3842 Peel Hospital RSL Care, Mandurah 100 per cent General & Mr John Nagle Rate of Disability $388.30 $395.70 $7.40 Mr John Rankin 0438 264 371 Fremantle Hospital Alma Street Hospital

Pension News the Welfare Officer at ANZAC House. training will be provided. The Trustees meet on the first Tuesday Some assistance may be available to of each month to consider applications More than 330,000 veterans, partners eligible Veterans and their dependants Hospital Visits for assistance. The Trustees will evaluate and war widows/widowers will receive experiencing financial hardship. all reasonable requests for assistance. RSL has a number of wonderful increased pensions and income support Financial grants are restricted to those Volunteers who regularly visit Veterans payments from 20 March 2011. The Volunteer Pension Officers Required that are genuinely in need and unable to in Hospitals in the metropolitan area. payment on the pension payday on 24 pay for some item or purpose required There has been a considerable increase If you would like to arrange a visitor March 2011 will be a combination of the to preserve quality of life. For further in the number of ex-service men and for yourself or a loved one please refer old rates and the new rates. Therefore, the information please contact the Fund women approaching RSL Headquarters to the Hospital Visitors List. A few of first full payment at the new rates will be Administrator on 9287 3707 or mobile for assistance to prepare applications the Volunteers, as required are happy to on the pension payday 7 April 2011. 0412 009 191. for both new and additional Pension & visit lonely Veterans in Nursing Homes. The table below highlights the changes Compensation claims. This is keeping the To arrange a Nursing Home visit please Take Care till next time to some of the key rates per fortnight. two full time staff members very busy. If contact the Welfare Officer at ANZAC As the cost of living continues to rise you are interested in helping others and House on 9287 3707 or 0412 009 191. Rosalinda Howat many people are finding it difficult to have some time to spare please contact State Welfare Officer make ends meet. If you are experiencing the Senior Advocate, Mr Jim Boland, on The WA Sailors Soldiers & Airmen’s difficulties in this area please contact 9287 3708 for further information. Full Relief Fund Trust Turning Back the Clock... It's Never too Late You can’t remember the last time you and a longer life. A study of nearly the four healthy habits were 40 per cent but naturally, the more healthy habits you went to the gym, you choose the comfort 16,000 men and women aged between less likely to die and 35 per cent less can adopt, the more you will benefit. of your car to pop down to the corner 45 and 64 focussed on the following four likely to suffer from heart problems than shop for the paper, and you just can’t key healthy habits: • eating five or more those who did not adopt the beneficial Many people in middle age don’t change seem to shed those pesky extra kilos. fruits and vegetables every day; • not habits. because they think the damage is done But what’s the point you say … you’re smoking; • exercising (at least walking) but any positive changes can lead to a well into middle-age. According to for two and a half hours or more a week; Within these few short years, their healthier, longer life … and surely that is researchers from the Medical University and • keeping within the healthy weight level of risk was the same as for those worth giving a go? people who had been conscious about of South Carolina, adopting better habits, range. [Turning Back the Clock: Adopting a even in mid-life, translates to less disease their healthy habits all along. The During a four year follow up of the study improvement was also despite pre- Healthy Lifestyle in Middle Age. King, participants, the existing health conditions including high D.E, Mainous III, researchers found blood pressure or cholesterol. And those A.G, Gessey, M.E. American Journal that individuals studied experienced benefits even with of Medicine, Volume 120, Issue 7. July who had adopted modest changes to their health habits – 2007.] ANZAC Club Breakfast The new service has started off well the items you like form the servery including two with group bookings from some of the types of eggs, giant bacon rashers, chipolatas, surrounding offices, starting their weekend mushrooms, tomatoes and hash browns - all with with a Breakfast get together on the last day plenty of toast and preserves and a selection of of work in the week. Many members may fresh sliced fruits. This is even better value when choose to take advantage of this new service considering the deal includes a glass of orange juice and bottomless tea or freshly percolated before Friday shopping in the city - or before ground coffee. going on to other meetings in town. Group bookings are welcome - and as ever, the The club is easily accessed by public transport links friendly staff at ANZAC Club look forward to and, the fantastic price of just $12.50 is great value welcoming you to YOUR CLUB soon. for a full cooked breakfast - where you choose The ListTheening List Posenintg April Post 2011 October 20099 9 Update on Care with RSL Care WA The latest acquisition for RSL Care WA in Geraldton wheelchair transport as well as the installation of rails and its residents is a new upgraded Coaster bus to keep for those users who need assistance with mobility. ARTICLE BY the residents and local community happy, mobile and This ensures that all individuals can continue to have SALLY HAMILTON social. A need arose for a new vehicle as the previous access to services that meet their choice and need one was beginning to run up lots of downtime due and that they have reliable, safe and cost effective to maintenance requirements following its busy 14 transportation. shopping and banking trips and it is also used by the years of service to retirees and the aged and disabled Village Social Committee. members of the Geraldton community. The bus also provides some security for local veterans, the aged and those living with a disability to continue Those making use of the service will be requested A substantial funding grant was applied for and living independently, knowing the support is there for to make a donation towards the running, ongoing approved by Lotterywest late last year which enabled them to access transport when needed for essential maintenance and upkeep costs of the bus on a pay as the purchase to become a reality. The remainder of the activities such as banking and shopping. you go basis. money came from a contribution by RSL Care WA. Having safe and reliable access to transport will For queries or further information regarding Village The bus will service approximately 400 plus people encourage involvement in community activities, Living in Geraldton contact, Debbie Matthews on (08) in the Geraldton area, including members of the RSL therefore reducing social isolation, the associated 9964 1863. Geraldton Sub Branch. RSL Care WA is continually health risks of social isolation and encouraging committed to provide its residents with first class interaction for clients. Those that use the bus will and up to date facilities, ensuring that premises and continue to be involved in positive experiences and equipment at all locations is of the highest quality and social interactions which will result in a higher quality well maintained. of life due to the mental and physical activities that they will be involved in. Another source of great value for RSL Care WA is to provide efficient resources for staff members, so it These experiences also mean that carers can have was important to ensure that the bus drivers are able some respite whilst those that they care for are safe to operate a vehicle without concerns about it breaking and enjoying some social time. The usage of the down. vehicle can change from week to week but is generally used for trips to parks, visiting local tourist attractions, The bus was purchased and immediately modified visits to schools, morning and afternoon tea drives, with the installation of recessed tracking for secure

Vietnam Relaxation of Cycling replacement Challenge policy due to recent natural Thank you so much for taking a moment - Education and meal programs for several to chat with me today. Here is a bit more orphanages information about the cycling challenge - Vietnamese teacher salaries to reduce class disasters and I’ve attached a photo of myself with sizes and allow for better English lessons some of the gorgeous children who will Amongst the devastation caused your application concerns the be supported by the challenge. - An emergency medical fund so when by the recent natural disasters posthumous replacement of medals, children have an accident or fall sick, they including the Queensland and please visit our website at www. In May of 2010, I had the opportunity to do not have to wait for treatment Victorian floods, Cyclone Yasi defence.gov.au/medals and complete spend some time in Vietnam where I had the the Application for the Replacement “difficult” job of visiting several orphanages - New medical equipment for children and the Perth bushfires, items of Posthumous Service Awards due and schools where I got to play and spend with disabilities, including wheelchairs and of great personal value such to Natural Disasters. time with beautiful children. physiotherapy supplies to help those who as service medals can be lost, need daily treatment damaged or stolen. Current serving members are One of my tasks while I was there was also advised to complete application to prepare for the first-ever GVN Cycling It would be wonderful to have the support The Australian Government form AD808 Application for the Challenge; cycling over 500 km (310 miles!) of the Vietnam Veterans Association of recognises the importance that these Issue of Replacement Medals and/or to raise funds for these gorgeous children. Australia and I was wondering if you would awards represent to the members Clasps to enable their own medals to We ask all participants to raise USD$2,000 be willing to post information regarding the who earned them and the families be replaced. (excluding cycling trip costs) that goes trip? We currently have a few more spots left who treasure them. On 10 February directly to the non-profit GVN Foundation to to fill and I would love to have some Veteran 2011, the Parliamentary Secretary Applicants should be aware that support the projects in Vietnam. family members involved! Our goal is to for Defence, Senator the Hon Defence is only able to replace raise at least $20,000 for the children we David Feeney, announced that the medals dating back to World War Participants will challenge themselves work with in Vietnam and any support the Government will relax the policy I. Medals for conflicts prior to this to complete the journey in the April heat Vietnam Veterans of Australia were able to on the replacement of posthumous war are no longer in production. going from Ho Chi Minh City to Hoi An. provide would be appreciated. Further, Defence is only able to Stops will be made to visit the orphanages medals to enable those lost during If you have any further questions, please these recent disasters, to be replaced. replace original medals. Replica we are fundraising to assist and include a medals purchased on a commercial lunch with the kids and staff at the projects. don’t hesitate to contact me! I will actually If your Service medals or those of basis cannot be replaced. The purpose of the trip is to tackle and be out of the office for a few weeks but my a deceased relative were lost, stolen accomplish a difficult physical challenge coworker, Eliza Raymond will pass along any or damaged beyond repair as a direct Defence Honours and Awards: 1800 but most importantly, make a huge impact information to me. Thank you again for your result of these disasters, you may 111 321, www.defence.gov.au/ on the lives of the community GVN works time and I look forward to hearing from you. apply to the Directorate of Honours medals with. The money raised by participants will Caitie Goddard - Programs Development and Awards for a replacement. If go towards: Coordinator - GVN Foundation 10 The Listening Post April 2011 The Fall of Singapore Remembered stopover no leave would be granted. overnight from Northam Army Camp Guards and sentries were posted to (many troops with no more than two ensure instructions were carried out, but months training). with rumours circulating and emotions Ron Badock & Jim high, there was a break-out as the tugs When the 2/4th arrived in Singapore on Elliott (both in their 24 January 1942 they numbered 932 and 90's) Ron Badock was came alongside with reinforcements, Changi, Burma Line and water and supplies. Approximately soon despatched to defend Singapore French Indo-China. At Island’s coastline. The 2/4th’s companies war's end was flown to 1,300 troops, including about half of the Singapore from Saigon, 2/4th who had been away from Western were deployed to different units mainly then to Australia. Jim Australia and home for 6 months who in the North West to prepare for the Elliott, our former long invasion. After days of air raids, the serving President was in had wives and children, broke ship Changi, Burma Line and and went ashore. It was a frightening Japanese attacked on the night of 8th in Japan when the bombs February, this battle was to last until the were dropped. He says it experience for reinforcements who was the coldest winter in wondered whether they would embark or 15 February. With their close proximity 30 years, and doubts they drown in the mayhem. to the coast the 2/4th suffered heavy would have lasted much losses during the seven days leading up longer. There are many stories of adventure to capitulation. now passed on to their families and shared between the few surviving With 137 men killed or missing, 106 wounded and a further 24 suffering with Officer, Lt-Col. Michael Joseph Anketell, veterans. The 'Aquitania' was due to About 40 friends and family shell-shock this accounted for almost a they were despatched from Darwin sail at 1100 hours on 16 January. Shore members attended the Fall of 1/3 of the Battalion. Those who survived where they had completed 14 months patrols located and returned troops from Singapore Remembrance Service the battle were included in 15,000 training prior to being in Northam and Fremantle, Perth city and suburbs. Many held Monday 14 February at the Australians who became prisoners of Adelaide. The men were informed they were shepherded back from Fremantle war of Japan. In total, 130,000 men of POW Memorial, Kings Park. Five would be granted leave in Fremantle harbour to transport returning to Gage this British led military campaign were veterans, the youngest 88 years and before reaching Singapore. They sailed Roads, some were restrained by MPs and taken prisoners of war. remaining in their 90's, attended via Sydney on the 'Aquitania' where they imprisoned. About 650 returned during this 69th anniversary which has picked up reinforcements (mostly with the early morning of the 16th. This was the beginning of a further 3 ½ minimal training; some known to have a been held annually, on a Monday Some 88 trained machine-gunners and years of incarceration, with most of the few weeks and others with no more than closest to the 15 February since the support personnel of the 2/4th were kept 2/4th leaving Changi to work as slave a few months) arriving in Fremantle on men returned to Australia following behind bars as the 'Aquitania' sailed. It labour in various parts of south-east Asia 15 January 1942 where they were to pick the end of WWII. is not known who issued the orders that and Japan. By the end of the war, the up further reinforcements and supplies. weakened the Battalion of its fighting 2/4th Machine Gun Battalion had lost a The 2/4th was raised in Western Australia further 263 men as prisoners of war. With the worsening situation in Malaysia, strength. Amongst the reinforcements in 1941, primarily to support the ill- who embarked at Fremantle were 145 fated 8th Division. With Commanding their leave was rescinded. They were Cheryl Mellor – Secretary – 2/4 MG Btn advised that during the Fremantle men for the 2/4th who had travelled Assoc

WRAAC 60th Corps Day at State War Memorial AANS Remembered WRAAC Association (WA) members, friends and sister services gathered at the Flame of Remembrance at the State War Memorial, King's Park on Sunday 13 February 2011 for the service of remembrance on the occasion of the 60th anniversary of the formation of the Women's Royal Australian Army Corps. The parade was under the direction of group captain Ian Petkoff, State Warden, Mr Phillip Skelton, Deputy State Warden and the Sub Wardens from the Highgate Sub Branch. Ms Tess Leedham, association member, conducted the service. Mrs May Tomich, President WRAAC Assn (WA), Mr Bill Gaynor, State President RSL WA and LTCOL David Jones, 13 Brigade, all laid wreaths. LCPL David Scott The Applecross RSL Sub Branch conducted a A Memorial of trees around a small lake was dedicated in sounded the Last Post and Reveille; Mrs Memorial Service for the Australian Army Nursing 1999. There is a large central plaque at the head of the lake Hazel Donald, Vice President WRAAC Sisters aboard the SS Vyner Brooke" on Monday 14 and each tree has a plaque at its base which refers to one of Assn (WA) recited the ode. February at the Memorial situated at Point Walter the 65 nurses aboard the ship. About 40 people attended the ceremony which paid tribute to all aboard the ship but in All adjourned to AFME Bullcreek to Reserve, Bicton. particular the nurses and their ordeal. partake in a tasty luncheon. Grace was said by MAJ Laurel Pearce. Miss Jean The "Vyner Brooke" had left Singapore on 12 Feb 1942 in the wake of the advancing Japanese Army, with 65 Australian A tribute was also made to the nurses, who at the conclusion Pearce was our MC and kept the day of WW1, volunteered to care for returning servicemen flowing. Toasts were given by Mrs Army Nursing Sisters and many civilians aboard. Two days later the ship was discovered by Japanese aircraft and bombed. suffering from the Spanish Flu. Stationed at Woodman's Point Dot Balcombe, Ms Tess Leedham, Mrs Quarantine Station, these nurses eventually succumbed to Hazel Donald and Mrs Edith McAllister. Twelve nurses drowned after the attack. Twenty Two nurses, many of them wounded, landed on Bangka Island. the disease as well. A further tribute was made to the nurses aboard the hospital ship "Centaur" which was sunk by a Entertainment was provided by Laurel Japanese submarine in 1943. Pearce, and Jean Pearce. Friendship and The group was found by Japanese soldiers and forced to walk into the sea and were shot. One nurse although shot feigned fellowship were enjoyed by all members Many of those attending took the opportunity to lay a floral and their partners and friends. death, and later made her way ashore. She and the remaining thirty one nurses became prisoners of war for three and a tribute. John Tomlich half years. A further eight nurses died during this period of Helen Pickering - Secretary captivity. The ListTheening List Posenintg April Post 2011 October 200911 11 Sgt Michael Lydiard enters the Rottnest Island Swim Sgt Lydiard was severely wounded having recently taken part in the 8 mile in Afghanistan in 2008 by a Taliban Townsville to Magnetic Island swim Improvised Explosive Device (IED.) raising funds for Legacy. His is an As a result of this action Sgt Lydiard inspiring story and his determination lost an arm, fingers off the other hand, and courage should inspire us all to an eye, damaged the other eye and live life to its fullest. had some other significant blast and fragment injuries. He has been through Legacy is to so many people a WW2 a rehabilitation programme, resulting type organisation but of course it is in him being able to obtain a level of still relevant to Australians today as fitness and mobility that astounds his our troops are in conflict across the carers and colleagues. He can still do globe. Legacy provides assistance 70 push ups on his one good arm! and support to deceased personnel’s families. This is a man who was back on the job teaching Explosive Ordnance On the weekend of 26 February 2011 Disposal (EOD) 3 months after his Sgt Lydiard completed the Rottnest IED wounded in action in Afghanistan. Island Swim with all sponsorship going toward Legacy. Sgt Lydiard has competed in numerous charity events across Queensland, Denis Connelly - Editor Why We Cover Our Medals In London on Armistice Day 1920, during Major of the Guards Regiment conducting Perth I Honoured the ceremony to unveil and dedicate the the ceremony, faced with a gathering of Cenotaph in Whitehall, a funeral procession highly decorated and high ranking military accompanying the remains of The Unknown men (including the Victoria Cross winners), at AWM Soldier, which had arrived from France the all wearing rows of medals, decreed that all previous day, was to halt at the Cenotaph would salute the Cenotaph as they marched during the ceremony before proceeding to past by placing their hand over their medals, Westminster Abbey for interment. signifying that "No matter what honours we may have been awarded they are as nothing The official party included the Empire's compared with the honour due to those who senior soldiers, sailors and politicians and paid the supreme sacrifice". as many Victoria Cross winners as could be assembled. The ceremony concluded with From RSL National Website a march past. The Regimental Sergeant

The muted bugle calls of the Defence Force Academy, led the Last Post and Navy’s Reveille prayers. seemed strangely fitting as they Perth and the American cruiser USS sounded across the Hall of Houston were lost in a short, gallant Time to plan. Memory at the Australian War fight against overwhelming Japanese Memorial on February 28. forces as they tried to break into the Sunda Strait (Indonesia) shortly Time to reflect. They were sounded towards the before midnight on February 28, end of the service commemorating Time to celebrate. 1942. the 69th anniversary of the loss of We give you time. HMAS Perth I and seemed to reach Of Perth’s ship’s company of 681, across the oceans and distance of 353 died with the ship. The survivors time and space. were sent to the infamous Thai- Burma railway and only 218 finally More than 200 members of the returned to Australia. Proudly supporting the RSL in Western Australia HMAS Perth Association and family and friends joined four In his address, Mr Carlton said Discounts for RSL members and their spouses survivors of the ship – John Woods, many of the crew were young men, Frank Chattaway, Frank McGovern still in their teens. They had sailed MIDLAND 239 Great Eastern Hwy 9274 3866 and Gavin Campbell – Chief of into an adult war “and performed Navy VADM Russ Crane and other magnificently”. “People say that (Cnr Brockman Rd) distinguished guests at the service. they followed Navy tradition,” Mr Carlton said. NORTH PERTH 15 Scarborough Beach Rd 9444 4835 The service included a keynote address by journalist and author “I disagree. They didn’t follow Mike Carlton who wrote the book traditions – they made them.” SOUTH FREMANTLE 254 Hampton Rd 9335 4111 Cruiser: The Life and Loss of HMAS Perth and her Crew, followed by the Survivors and former prisoners of VICTORIA PARK 289 Albany Hwy 9361 1185 laying of wreaths and poppies at the war Frank Chattaway and Frank Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in the McGovern summed up that view. Hall of Memory, the bugle calls and WANGARA Cnr Buckingham Drive 9409 9119 “We definitely would not want to go the naval ode. and Wanneroo Rd through a night like that or become Veterans’ Voices, the ACT Vietnam prisoners of war again,” they said. Veterans’ Federation Choir, led the “But, that is what we did and we are singing of the naval hymn, national proud we did.” All areas 1300 662 172 www.purslowefunerals.com.au anthem and the timeless hymn Abide Australian Owned I 24 Hours I All Areas I Prearranged Funerals with Me. CHAP Andrew Lewis, Andrew Stackpool – Navy News 17 the Navy chaplain at the Australian March Edition 12 The Listening Post April 2011 Care Parcels for Afghanistan The Listening Post was recently old boy and his Mum, and laid the wreath privileged to receive some E-Mails for grandpa. Not to many dry eyes there that landed at ANZAC House and that day Alison as I remember! And then we thought that they should be every year since. Great heart warming stuff. You can take a bow Alison, you shared with our readers. did your family and all of us proud. The first E-Mail was sent to Mick Ryan We were only too happy to help out as (RAE Vietnam Veteran) from Alison Jamie went thru cadets etc. And now he Merchant. can pat us on the head! Don't they grow up so quickly. I hope that you carry this Hello Mr Ryan, thru next year, you and your group will gain great pride in your actions and in Photo by: CPL Chris Moore. Victoria Cross recipients Corporal Mark Donaldson VC, Corporal Benjamin Roberts-Smith VC MG and Mr Keith Payne VC OAM. Jamie and I sent off 24 care parcels this the knowledge that your have made James and Alison Merchant Christmas parcels arriving in Afghanistan afternoon donations from our family, some of Australia's finest proud to call wanted to march with them in memory helped us out are: friends and work mates and 20 Christmas themselves sappers and Aussie diggers. of Grandad. cakes donated by the South Perth- The ANZAC tradition lives. The Year 6 Children at Holy Spirit School Burswood Rotary Club. Well a few years down the track James (Where I work) Please give my best to all concerned and wanted to join the Army Cadets and as It was a wonderful feeling and it left me I will give you and your children a big I was a single parent at this stage and South-Perth Burswood Rotary Club (My with grateful memories of all you and hug next year at the latest when we meet had both the children in private schools I Partner David’s Club) the RAEA members have done for my again at the RAE Memorial. was concerned that I could not afford it. beautiful boy. Australian Pharmacy Industry (James Well to my surprise the RAEA sponsored Follow The Sapper. work) Thank you for sending me the email I James for his time in Cadets. Not only will do it again next year. Mick Ryan OAM did he love this hobby he became one of We all would like to wish YOU and your WA’s top ranking Cadets. James is now Families a safe and Holy Christmas and Kind regards to you and all the RAEA RAEA WA 20 and is applying to be an Engineer in 2011. We all pray that you will be home members the ADF. safe and well with your families as soon Mick Ryan then forwarded this E-Mail as possible. Alison to some of his ex-colleagues in the RAE As James is a member of the RAEA we community. WO S Goodbody responds get numerous emails. Some are just for God Bless As a result, Mick Ryan responds to Alison on behalf of the RAE members. interest but the latest was a request for Merchant’s E-Mail. some packages to you beautiful people. Aley Merchant Dear Alison, Alison, James and I put the word around to Editors Note I was in Afghanistan last Christmas as a small handful of friends and to our That is an amazing gesture from you and the Squadron Sergeant Major of the surprise we were overwhelmed with the Permission was sought from all your friends. Fine Australians all!!! It Engineer boys. I can't tell you enough generous donations. We had no idea participants of this E-Mail conversation will be appreciated so much by our boys what a difference these parcels make to what to send to whom, so if you receive to print these E-Mails, and permission to and girls over there. all concerned over there. We managed something you can’t use, please pass it print was given. enough care packages at Christmas time on to someone that can. That is an amazing amount of parcels Denis Connelly - Editor .Please pass to your friends and the so that every one of my soldiers got one Some of the wonderful people that have South Perth- Burswood Rotary Club our each, although I pinched all the Tim admiration for this fine patriotic gesture. Tams and snakes. If it weren't for people There will be some happy sappers this like you and your organisation then it Christmas in TK. would be less of an experience to the fine young men and women we have over Alison, it gives me great pride I can tell there at the moment. 13th Brigade you to know that your son has turned out so well and is so proud of his heritage. In I know how hard Christmas day will be my minds eye I can still see you and for many of them overseas. I was Santa your then little fella as you came up to last year in Tarin Kowt and know how Farewelled see me on ANZAC Day all those years much I missed my family. Barring that, ago. You were a bit shy and held back we still managed to have a good time when you saw the crowd, the ceremony with a great lunch. was over but when you and Jamie came Some of the boys on the out stations forward, I felt we had to make this got a rocket attack which they are still work, so the veterans reformed when I talking about. And it was in the middle explained( no a grumble) and we went of a cricket game. I would imagine it will together, hand in hand, with a 6 pr 7 yr be one they will remember forever and thankfully no one got hurt. Could you pass on my thanks to your organisation for the great work done. I am posted to Perth next year so will look forward to thanking you in person. Regards Shawn Goodbody The following letter was what started it all; Hello Australian Soldier,

My son James is an Associate Member On Friday 4 March, the 24th Rotation The reviewing officer was Major of the Royal Australian Engineers of 13th Brigade farewell was held at General Rick Burr DSC MVO with Association in Western Australia. Irwin Barracks at Karrakatta. the Commander of the 13th Brigade, James became a member as his Great Brigadier Stephen Cain. Grandfather was a Sapper inWW2. 70 Army Reservists were farwelled We got in touch with these guys when to the Solomon Islands as part of Approximately 200 of the public were James was just 6 years old and they not Australia’s commitment to the Regional in attendance. only taught us all we wanted to know Assistance Mission to Solomon Islands about Grandad but they took us under (RAMSI). Denis Connelly - Editor their wing every ANZAC Day, as James WO Goodbody The ListTheening List Posenintg April Post 2011 October 200913 13 You meet people in the strangest places You meet people in the strangest We had a great chat and a coffee with him places. Geoff Trevor-Hunt OAM and his ADC Captain Kane Wright. We and Les Crowe members of the Port congratulated him on his recent award Kennedy branch along with their wives and he commented that he has 4 to put Philomena & Moira were at the small around his neck and he is afraid to go country show in Killarney Queensland on parade when it is wet as he might go recently and met the chief of the army Lt. rusty. He has a good sense of humour. General Ken Gillespie who was there to officially open this small town show. He Philomena Trevor-Hunt does come from the area. Breakfast at Applecross WA RSL Bowls

Right to left: C Della Bosca, L Webb, I Marshal (skip) R Prosser & R Bourne Congratulations all round to the RSL State Meritorious Service Award. Les has served on just about bowls team which won the Dr Sydney Krantz every position on the Australian RSL Bowls Council A gunfire breakfast was held recently at the Trophy at the Australian RSL Bowls Carnival and the WA Bowls section. Applecross Sub Branch. The breakfast is held in Adelaide for the second time in three years. A just reward for a long-serving tireless RSL bowls quarterly on a Sunday morning and attendees settle They were runner –up in the other one. down to a meal of fruit juice, bacon, sausage, egg member. and toast followed by a fruit platter, tea and coffee. The winning team was skipped by President Ian Marshall You too can be part of a winning team. If you have The breakfast is an informal social gathering which with Ray Bourne and Les Webb. Ron Prosser and a service number phone Max Plester on 9405 8991 or is enjoyed by members and their partners. Charlie Della Bosca alternated as leads for the series. email: [email protected] $20 will get you life Helen Pickering - Secretary Congratulations also to WA RSL bowls veteran Les membership. Cheap bowls, scintillating company and Webb on being awarded the Australian RSL Bowls great prize money.

ocal resident Mabel wishes Mabel says her luck changed when L she had found the Hyundai she saw an ad in a paper a few BIDET toilet seat years ago. months ago placed by The BIDET “It’s marvellous” she says. “I’ve SHOP for the Hyundai BIDET toilet always wanted a BIDET in my seat. It read, ‘This BIDET simply bathroom. I had heard that a replaces your existing toilet seat and BIDET would assist me, as my will automatically clean you without arthritis and bad back had made toilet paper’, and also it said you can going to the loo an onerous task. install it yourself in minutes.” I had been held back by the cost and space required by a stand- After reading that, Mabel said she alone unit”. was so excited that she decided to call The BIDET SHOP to  nd out more about this BIDET supplied by Hyundai. She spoke to a gentleman called Stephen who explained that out a brochure pack, she decided to apart from the comfort factors of order a Hyundai BIDET seat straight a heated seat and other great ideas away. Well it arrived a few days incorporated into the BIDET, the later at no extra charge... She installed Hyundai BIDET has many health the seat herself easily and as she had bene ts. He then said how the seat been told, it  tted perfectly on her worked and pointed out that once original toilet bowl. you had  nished doing your business, “You simply pressed Mabel said the Hyundai BIDET is the the bottom wash or feminine wash best investment she had made in her button and the BIDET provides personal health and hygiene in years a stream of warm water to and no longer  nds going to the loo clean you thoroughly. The an issue. in-built fan then dries you off with warm air, “Give it a go”, she says, “I did without the need for and I couldn’t be happier”. toilet paper”. For a full brochure and a price Mabel said that list, please call The BIDET SHOP although The BIDET on 1800 BIDETSHOP, that’s SHOP offered to send 1800 243 387 (freecall). 14 The Listening Post April 2011

From the Archives with Naomi Jones

The RSL Living History Project Soldier settlement schemes operating Mt Barker Sub Branch was formed in was in the Great Southern region in the Great Southern region meant 1919 and has moved location in the from 14 to 18 February. Fleur and the Sub Branches took on the role town a number of times. The current I visited the Gnowangerup, Albany, of advocate for the rights of these location is a former kindergarten located Denmark and Mt Barker Sub settlers. In speaking to members of the opposite the District Hall. In an article Branches to gather information on GnowangerupBU SubN Branch theK soldierE in theR Sunday Times in 1928, the Mt settlement schemes saw the busiest Barker Sub Branch was mentioned as the history of the sub branches. years for the Sub Branch. one of the finest in the State, with 100% As well as visiting the Sub Branches of the veterans in the area joining the As well as performing a role in we met with members of local history Sub Branch. Mt Barker also competed advocacy Gnowangerup Sub Branch groups to piece together the activities with other Sub Branches in the area organised dinners, dances and other the RSL was involved in within the such as Cranbrook, Rocky Gully, and social activities to support veterans and community. Frankland River in cricket and other the community. Gnowangerup supplied sporting competitions. The Great Southern Region contains a lot of the stores and equipment to some of the oldest Sub Branches in the settlers so the Sub Branch really Thank you to everyone we met at the the League, space prohibits me from became a place for veterans to meet. Sub Branches. To follow the project writing about all of the Sub Branches There are not many of the original visit our blog at rslcentenary.blogspot. we visited so I will just mention two of farms left in the community having com. If you have a story you would the visits. either been merged into other farms or like to share then please do contact me ownership transferred. at ANZAC House.

Nashos to gather to remember, commemorate, celebrate Townsville will host what is shaping as contribution and sacrifice of National of the association's Townsville branch for the events and protocol team. For all Australia’s biggest reunion of National Servicemen right around Australia. and himself a Nasho, said all Nashos, accommodation and tour information Servicemen in four days of celebrations partners, relatives and friends were is available through Barrier Reef Dive “We all have fond memories of the invited to register and attend Australia’s and commemorations in September wonderful events of VP 50 and VP 60 Cruise and Travel on (07) 4772 5800 this year. largest event to mark the Nasho’s 60th in the city and with that sort of tradition Anniversary. or email bookdirect@divecruisetravel. In a first for the organisation, Townsville there is no better host city for the Nashos’ com. national anniversary commemorations than Those interested in attending or City Council, with the support of the Media information: 4727 9565. National Servicemen’s Association of Townsville,” Cr Tyrell said. seeking further information should see Australia - Townsville and Districts branch council’s website at www.townsville. Townsville City Council "There's a lot of Nashos here in Townsville qld.gov.au or phone 4727 9000 and ask as well as serving and ex-defence members, so it's an opportunity for them to remember will host the reunion to mark the 60th what they went through and it's an anniversary of National Service. opportunity for them to get together with The celebrations from September 8-11 will old mates from right around Australia," he ed said. e ne ain” be recognised as the official commemoration “W u ag of the anniversary and have similar national “We have a long and proud history as a yo recognition to the celebrations of VP 50 garrison city so it’s fitting that the reunion and VP 60. Already, the event has attracted should be held here.” The reunion will interest from local and interstate Nashos be held over four days from September who were among the 287,000 young men 8 to 11 and will involve several events called up for compulsory service in the including a meet and greet, public concert Navy, Army and Air Force between 1951 featuring 1RAR band, a gala dinner and 1972. dance, commemorative service, a march Announcing plans for the reunion today, through the city centre and more. National Townsville Mayor Cr Les Tyrell said Servicemen's Association of Australia it would be a chance to rekindle old Townsville and Districts branch president friendships, make new ones and remember Warren Hegarty said the Townsville event the 212 men who were killed in action in would most likely be the last reunion of its Borneo and Vietnam. “National Service kind. is something that affected generations of He said many viewed it as an opportunity registrations are open! young men, many of my friends included, to reflect and remember. “In Townsville Townsville will host Australia’s biggest reunion of and it has only been recently that their alone our chapter has some 300 members,” efforts were recognised” Cr Tyrell said. he said. “An invitation is extended to all National Servicemen with four days of celebrations. Cr Tyrell said the anniversary would ex-National Servicemen, whether or not they events include: continue Townsville’s proud history are members of any service organisation, to >> Meet and Greet as a garrison city and acknowledge the attend one or all of the scheduled events.” >> Public Concert Retired Brigadier Neil Weekes, the patron >> Dinner Dance >> Commemorative Service >> Parade >> Farewell BBQ costs: >> National Service 60th Anniversary registration $50 >> Dinner Dance $62

for more information >> www.townsville.qld.gov.au 07 4727 9000

Townsville’s National Servicemen’s Memorial The ListTheening List Posenintg April Post 2011 October 200915 15 ANZAC Day 2011 supported Monday, Gunfire April 25th Breakfast

To cope with the increased demand on the club, we will have a very large capacity Marquee, licensed to sell Alcoholic beverages for the occasion. Unlike last year ANZAC Post- this year the club will onlyMarch sell and supply packaged products at the Marquee - this will speed up service at the ANZAC Day dispense points. We will have three service points in the Marquee that will be adequately staffed for the day. This Club will mean that the delays and queue that were apparent at GUNFIRE at the BREAKFAST last years event will be avoided, as we will not be using After the Dawn Service - the traditional ANZAC Club Draught Beer equipment to dispense drinks - cutting down Gunfire breakfast will be on as usual. dramatically any delays experienced in obtaining service • Sausages Starting at 0700 and served in the Club,• Bacon members can enjoy a in the marquee. full "Cook Up" of Scrambled• ToastEggs and Preserves • Tomato • Hash Browns Snacks like Fish and chips, and sausage rolls will also be • Tea or Coffee - for just $13.00. available throughout the day in the Club - and these can be obtained from the kitchen Servery.

ANZAC Club is now open for Any enquiries to be directed to Morning Tea from 9.00am Matthew Holyday, ANZAC – Or – House Manager on 9287 3714 Lunch from 11.30am 2.00pm or [email protected] Come in and taste our new Chef Michael’s delicacies They shall grow not old, Make sure you leave your Business Card at the bar to win a lunch for Four! as we who are left grow old. Drawn monthly by your favourite ANZAC Age shall not weary them, Club Staff nor the years condemn. At the going down of the sun... and in the morning... We will remember them. “LEST WE FORGET” IMPORTANT NOTICE: The club will welcome all members and guests - Please remember that the Club does have a responsibility to comply with various licences and codes - and this means that at times, the capacity of persons in the club will reach the maximum number allowed. Please be aware that if the staff at the door do not permit you to enter the club at the time you would like, it is not a personal denial of entry - but represents the Club complying with its operating licences and safety regulations - and the cooperation and understanding of members and guests is appreciated. 16 The Listening Post April 2011

ANZAC Day Service (11.00am) the following carparks between The Parade will enter Esplanade Reserve 6.00am -1.00pm: Terrace Rd, Point Fraser, off William St and form up on The Esplanade Plain St. Thereafter standard carpark fees Reserve facing north. The service will will apply. commence at 11.00am. Public Transport on ANZAC Day Public Facilities Serving and ex-service personnel wearing Seating for aged and disabled is available service uniforms, campaign ribbons or at the front of the stage and in the large medals can travel FREE on ANZAC Day. covered areas on the reserve. Transperth InfoLine Toilet facilities will be available on (bus, train & ferry) 13 62 13 both sides of the reserve. or www.transperth.wa.gov.au Dawn Service (6.00am) CBD Parking TTY (for hearing impaired) 9428 1999 Kings Park & Botanic Gardens Some City of Perth open air carparks will be Conducted at the State War Memorial in open on ANZAC Day. Fees will not apply at Fraser Avenue. Large screens have been erected to show archival footage and the Dawn Service. City Road Closures The Dawn Service: • Stand Fast - 6.00am • Laying of Official Wreaths • The Last Post • Silence • Reveille • The Ode At the conclusion of the Dawn Service an address will be delivered by Captain Brett Wolski, Commanding Officer HMAS Stirling. Special Access Parking passes are available for aged and disabled ex-service personnel. Passes can be obtained by phoning the RSL on 9287 3799. Seating Seats will be placed on the upper level of the Court of Contemplation for aged & disabled ex-service personnel. Entry is through the main entrance to the Flame of Remembrance.

Dawn Service Bus Shuttle MAP NOT TO SCALE A free shuttle will operate from the Vietnam Memorial Pavilion at Western Power Parkland on May Dve from 4.45am to 5.45am, Kings Park Road Closures returning at the conclusion of the Service. ANZAC Day Gunfire Breakfast (7.00am – 9.00am) Following the Dawn Service and preceding the ANZAC Day March, a Gunfire Breakfast will be held in Stirling Gardens in St Georges Tce (next door to Council House). Ex-service personnel and the community are invited to attend and share the spirit of ANZAC Day. ANZAC Day March (9.30am) Australian Defence Forces will step off from Langley Reserve followed by hospital and troop carrying vehicles. Ex-service Contingents step off at 9.50am from the intersection of Barrack St and St Georges Tce, wheeling left at Barrack St, right onto The Esplanade road, left at William St and left onto The Esplanade Reserve. The ‘Eyes-Right’ will be given at the saluting dais adjacent to the Esplanade Hotel. The Reviewing Officer is the Governor of Western Australia, His Excellency Dr Ken Michael AC. MAP NOT TO SCALE The ListTheening List Posenintg April Post 2011 October 200917 17

FORMING UP AREAS - Please note change of parade route due to roadworks.

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Ex-WRANS Assoc 100. Australian Women’s Army Service (AWAS) 155. Scouts . . s s e e l l c c i i h h e e v v g g n n i i y y r r r r a a c c p p o o o o r r t t ARMY CONTINGENT 101. Women’s Royal Australian Army Corps 156. Girl Guides D 43. The Royal Agricultural Society of WA Brass Band 102. Australian Red Cross m m a a 0 0 5 5 . . 9 9 t t a a f f f f o o p p e e t t s s s s t t n n e e g g n n i i t t n n o o C C e e c c i i v v r r e e s s - - x x E E 44. 6th Aust Division Cavalry Regiment Assoc (WA) AIR FORCE CONTINGENT d d n n a a t t S S k k c c a a r r r r a a B B f f o o n n o o i i t t c c e e s s r r e e t t n n i i e e h h t t m m o o r r f f 45. Royal Australian Armoured Corps Assoc (WA Branch) I 103. WA Police Pipe Band , , t t S S k k c c a a r r r r a a B B t t a a t t f f e e l l g g n n i i l l e e e e h h w w , , e e c c T T s s e e g g r r o o e e G G t t S S 46. Royal Australian Armoured Corps Vietnam Veterans 104. Royal Australian Air Force Assoc t t a a t t f f e e l l , , d d a a o o r r e e d d a a n n a a l l p p s s E E e e h h T T o o t t n n o o t t h h g g i i r r 47. Royal Australian Artillery Assoc of WA 105. Fighter Squadron Association & 3 Squadron Assoc 48. 101 Field Battery 106. Pathfinders Association e e d d a a n n a a l l p p s s E E e e h h T T o o t t n n o o t t f f e e l l d d n n a a t t S S m m a a i i l l l l i i W W 49. 102 Field Battery 107. Bomber Command Veterans . . e e v v r r e e s s e e R R 50. 2/7th Field Regiment Artillery Assoc 108. Catalina Club of WA 51. Floreat Park Salvation Army Band 109. Town of Victoria Park Brass Band g g n n i i t t u u l l a a s s e e h h t t t t a a n n e e v v i i g g e e b b l l l l i i w w ’ ’ t t h h g g i i R R - - s s e e y y E E ‘ ‘ e e h h T T 52. Heavy Anti-Aircraft Assoc 110. 25 City of Perth Squadron Branch e e h h T T . . l l e e t t o o H H e e d d a a n n a a l l p p s s E E e e h h t t o o t t t t n n e e c c a a j j d d a a s s i i a a d d 53. 2/3rd Aust Composite AA Regiment Assoc 111. RAAF Police Assoc n n r r e e t t s s e e W W f f o o r r o o n n r r e e v v o o G G e e h h t t s s i i r r e e c c i i f f f f O O g g n n i i w w e e i i v v e e R R 54. RAE Ex-Servicemen’s Assoc (Engineer Units) 112. No. 3 Telecommunications Association . . C C A A l l e e a a h h c c i i M M n n e e K K r r D D y y c c n n e e l l l l e e c c x x E E s s i i H H , , a a i i l l a a r r t t s s u u A A E E L L A A C C S S O O T T T T O O N N P P A A M M 18 The Listening Post April 2011 Upcoming Services at the State Donation to ANZAC House ANZAC House received copies the Dardanelles had commenced. 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Form up of the march in Perth the Memorial off Civic Drive Wanneroo. on ANZAC Day in will be at 9am at stand no.49 on ST Georges A "gunfire breakfast" (morning tea) will Perth representing Tce between ANZAC House and Barrack St. follow immediately after the service. his Great Uncle, Please remember to wear your beret. (Around 8-20 am.) James Nicol. Angus All are invited to attend the ANZAC Day marched in school Applecross function at Hobbs Artillery Park after the uniform, wearing his parade. The Applecross RSL Sub Branch will Great, Great Uncle’s conduct an ANZAC Commemoration medals on his right Please contact John Blylevens on 0438 695 Service at the City Memorial, Melville Civic hand side adhering 1.Angus Callaghan with Mr Alf Comb who traveled from Sydney 711 or Peter Mahoeny on 0400 408 285. Centre, adjacent to the library, at 11am on to the protocol for and served, and trained, with Angus’ Great Great Uncle James Sunday 17 April. Those wishing to march the march. Wendy Mahoney, RAA Assoc WA Anthony Nicol. should assemble at 10.30am at the Council car park off Almondbury Rd, for a short march to the saluting base. Members of Ex – Service, Unit and Kindred Associations and also members of the General Public ANZAC Day Commemorative are invited to attend, and to lay a wreath or March Protocols flowers if they wish. Enquiries may be made on 93303586 or The Dawn Service, Gunfire Breakfast, ANZAC Day Parade, and ANZAC Day 93648564. Commemorative Service are the prime opportunities to remember those who gave so much for our country – especially those who are no longer with us. Bellevue Sunset Service at Blackboy Hill on 24 April In respect of participating in the ANZAC Day Commemorative March, participants at 5.15pm. On April 25 a Dawn Service will should be aware that the consensus of the returned servicemen and women, who be held at Blackboy Hill at 6.15am followed form the body of this March, is that they be allowed to retain the integrity of their by a Memorial Service at Midland Railway individual units for as long as possible. While they recognise the importance of, and Peace Memorial. At 12.15 there will be a respect the participation of next of kin (NOK), they request the following guidelines parade leading to the Bellevue Memorial be observed by all participants: Service that will commence at 12.30 at the Bellevue RSL Memorial Garden. • All marchers should conform to forming up and marching 4 abreast. Fremantle • Veterans should march directly behind their unit banner, accompanied by one Parade steps off at 10.15am from the carer if needed. That carer should be of an age where they directly assist the Esplanade reserve. The parade will travel veteran. through the main streets of Fremantle and along the cappuccino strip where the salute • Veterans having difficulty completing the March are encouraged to use the will be taken. There will then be a short transport provided, but must remain in the vehicle until the March is complete. closing ceremony once the parade has returned to the Esplanade. • If a veteran must fall out of the March, he/she should be directed to a Marshall for assistance. Unit Associations should continue so as not to disrupt the Cockburn movement of the March. The Dawn Service which will be held at the Memorial Hall Cenotaph situated at the • NOK should march behind the veterans and be old enough to march the full corners of Rockingham Road and Carrington distance without assistance. Please note baby prams are not permitted. Streets Hamilton Hill, commences with the Catafalque Party mounting the • NOK representation should be restricted to 1 per veteran. Attire should be neat Cenotaph at 5:55am. The entire Service and tidy out of respect to the fallen (torn denim, sporting attire, dirty joggers etc usually takes approximately 45 minutes are not appreciated). and is followed by a community sausage sizzle and Gunfire Breakfast. The mid • Carrying pictures of relatives is not supported. morning Parade and Service commences at 9:45am in the RSL car park situated at 73 • NOK are to wear medals on the right breast (left breast is reserved for the Frederick Road Hamilton Hill. At 10:10am original owners). the parade commences. 10:30am is the commencement of the ANZAC Service for • Media services have been advised not to conduct interviews ‘on the move’ an expected 11:00am finish. during the march. Rockingham • Veterans are requested not to join or leave the march other then at the Assembly or Dispersal points. There will be a 6.00am Dawn Service held at The Village Green, corner Flinders Lane • Only recognised National Flags are to be carried in the Parade and Kent St, Rockingham. On completion of the Dawn Service, a Gunfire Breakfast will • Please note that is not a cultural parade but a March for ADF, and be served at the PCYC on Smythe Street, Ex-Service personnel, and National Dress and NOK not wearing medals is hosted by the Palm Beach Rotary Club. The not supported parade will commence at 10:30am and will proceed along Rockingham Beach Road. At We would be grateful if you adopted these guidelines and by doing so you will not 11.00am the main Service starts. only honour your fallen comrades and forebears, but you will also help maintain the For information on other services please ANZAC tradition we are all so proud of. visit www.rslwahq.org.au and follow the k:\anzac day\2011\parade\016 link for ANZAC Day Event. 20 The Listening Post April 2011 RAAF Anniversary The RAAF celebrated its 90th Birthday on Saturday 26 March at the State War Memorial in Kings Park. The commemoration service was organised by the Royal Australian Air Force Association (WA Division) with approximately 150 ex service personal and people from the general public in attendance. The key note address was given by Wing Commander Russell Page (Senior ADF Officer, RAAF Base Pearce). Wing Commander Page gave a brief history of the fledging Australian Flying Corp from 1914 through major conflicts in which Australia has been involved in up to the present day. Wing Commander Page said that the RAAF continues to keep pace with today’s technology in aeronautical services. Denis Connelly Group Captain (Retd) Ian Petkoff (State War Memorial Warden), Wing Commander Page (Senior ADF Officer RAAF Base Pearce), Graeme Bland (President RAAF Assoc WA)

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To find out more about ANZAC Day at Burswood, call 9362 7777 or visit burswood.com.au 032211-510 The ListTheening List Posenintg April Post 2011 October 200921 21 Are you good with words – or an artist’s paintbrush? Navy's Oldest Celebrates 110th Drew Harrison John Leeden Entries are now being sought for the is displayed both publicly and throughout biennial RAAF Heritage Awards for 2012. Defence facilities. A selection of these Birthday artworks, titled Our art, your heritage, Since 1987, the Air Force has awarded will be showcased in an exhibition at prizes for works in the fields of art and the Shrine of Remembrance in Melbourne On behalf of the Royal Australian RN senior sailors, Claude came to literature through the Heritage Awards. from March 25 to May 28, 2011. Navy, Vice Admiral Russ Crane Chief Australia on loan as an Instructor at They were established to encourage of Navy, has congratulated Claude Flinders Naval Depot. Taking a liking individuals to undertake original artistic Winning entries of the Literature category Choules on his 110th birthday. to the Australian way of life, Claude and literary works that record and represent have been published as part of the RAAF decided to transfer permanently to the the range of Air Force activities since the Heritage series of books. Entries must be Claude the only surviving former RAN. formation of the service in 1921. submitted by February 1, 2012. serviceman of World War I and II, celebrated his 110th birthday today, After courses in the for Chief Torpedo The competition is designed to enhance They should include an official entry form, surrounded by family and friends, and Anti Submarine Instructor, the existing records of RAAF activities which is available on the competition along with a small group of personnel Claude stood by the building of and to encourage interest in its heritage. In brochure or from the Air Power from HMAS Stirling at the Perth the RAN's heavy cruisers Australia addition to the Art and Literature categories, Development Centre’s website, http:// retirement village where he now lives. (II) and Canberra (I). Claude was the awards also include a Fellowship airpower.airforce.gov.au a commissioning crew member of component, which encourages serious and Captain Brett Wolski, Commanding The winners will be announced at the HMAS Canberra (I) and served in her sustained research in the field of RAAF Officer HMAS Stirling, in wishing until 1931. history. The winner is required to produce Air Force birthday celebrations in 2012. Claude a very happy birthday on a publishable manuscript within two years Inquiries marked Heritage Awards should behalf of the Chief of Navy and Claude took his discharge from the of the Fellowship being announced. be posted to the Office of Air Force History, the wider Navy family, described RAN in 1931, however he remained TCC-3, Department of Defence, Canberra Claude as a ‘living national treasure'. in the RANR and rejoined the RAN Through the RAAF Heritage Awards, a ACT 2600 or emailed to airforce.history@ in 1932 as a CPO Torpedo and Anti substantial body of artworks has been defence.gov.au Speaking on behalf of her father, Submarine Instructor. added to the Air Force collection, which SCOO0032_TLP. pdf Page 1 From 30/ 08/Airforce 10, News 3:15 17 March PM Edition daughter Anne said: ‘Dad was always proud of his Navy service During World War II, Claude was the and considered it his other family. We Acting Torpedo Officer, Fremantle are grateful for the Navy's continued and also the Chief Demolition Officer association with our father and family.' on the western side of the Australian Continent. Early in the war Claude Claude Choules Navy Background was flown to Esperance, on Western Australia's southern coast, to identify Footpath A former Royal Navy World War I and a mine washed ashore nearby. Royal Australian Navy World War II Eventually the mine was identified as veteran, Claude's life has spanned German and Claude then disposed of the existence of the Australian Navy, the first mine to wash up on Australian freedom which came into being on 1 March soil during WWII. 1901, only two days before his birth. As the Chief Demolition Officer, Claude Born in Pershore, England on 3 had the task of destroying facilities March 1901, Mr Choules joined and oil storage tanks in Fremantle long the Royal Navy as a Boy in 1916, harbour rendering them useless in and served in the Naval Training the advent of a Japanese invasion. Ship HMS Impregnable situated range at Devonport dockyard. The For a number of weeks during the dark Impregnable had been a 140 gun days of 1942, explosive charges were batteries square-rigged wooden battleship in place to carry out this task. Claude prior to becoming a training ship. had depth charges placed in ships that standard had been unable to sail from Fremantle In 1917, Claude joined the battleship for safe harbour in Albany during this HMS Revenge, Flagship of the First period, with the intent of sinking Battle Squadron. While serving them should the Japanese invade. in Revenge, Claude witnessed the surrender of the German Fleet Claude remained in the RAN after at Firth of Forth in 1918, ten WWII and transferred to the Naval + Independence days after the Armistice and later Dockyard Police (NDP) to allow him the scuttling of the German Fleet, to remain in the service until 1956, as + EconoMY by the Germans, at Scapa Flow. retirement from the RAN for ratings in those days was at 50 years, while + Convenience A ‘big ships man', Claude served personnel could serve until 55 years in the battleship Valiant with the old in the NDP. TGA QUALITY Mediterranean Fleet between 1920 + Safety APPROVED and 1923. A subsequent posting saw After retirement from the Naval him stand by the construction of the Dockyard Police, Claude purchased RN's first purpose built aircraft carrier a Cray fishing boat and spent ten HMS Eagle, which was followed years fishing off the Western Australia Showroom: Unit 1/156 Orrong Road, Lathlain, Perth. by a two year posting as a Petty coast. Officer onboard Eagle, again in the CALL 1300 622 633 or visit Mediterranean Fleet. Gary Booth - Regional Manager - www.scootersaus.com.au Defence Public Affairs WA In 1926 along with eleven other 22 The Listening Post April 2011 Australia Day Activities It may have been a bit cold and wet but that didn’t stop soldiers from enjoying Australia Day in Afghanistan. The celebrations included a traditional barbeque lunch and a cricket match which saw the officers and senior non commissioned officers take on the junior soldiers. The older, more experienced team won on the day. Aussie Rules handball and rugby passing competitions were held and an AFL marking contest proved to be a hit in the afternoon. A volleyball tournament was also organised with teams from Australia, America, The Netherlands, Slovakia and Afghanistan. The Afghan team won this year’s title. Defence News 2. 1.

1.Soldiers from the Second Mentoring and Reconstruction Task Force go for the mark on Australia Day at Camp Holland. 2.Corporal Daniel Richardson from the Second Mentoring and Reconstruction Task Force, gets bowled out during a cricket match on Australia Day at Camp Holland. 3.Soldiers from the Second Mentoring and Reconstruction Task Force enjoy a traditional barbeque lunch while watching the cricket on television in Poppy's at Camp Holland. 4.Members of the Second Mentoring and Reconstruction Task Force play a game of volleyball against the Slovakians at Camp 4. Holland.

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Soldiers from 19 CE Wks will 25 per cent so that is a significant lead this year’s Army Aboriginal increase.” He said Norforce soldiers Community Assistance Program would be joining the project to (AACAP) at Fitzroy Valley in overcome any language barriers and Western Australia, 400km inland to help mentor indigenous trainees. from Broome. Troops from 6 Engagement with the applicable Bde, 5 Bde and 17 Bde will join regional force surveillance unit has them in Rotation 18 of AACAP proven highly successful in the past. to provide health support and Capt Thurgood said members of training local communities in 6 Engineer Spt Regt were being 2011 marks the 60th anniversary of the There is also a standing invitation for all safe food preparation and small granted a respite from AACAP Battle of Kapyong. Significantly, this past Soldiers, Senior Non Commissioned engine maintenance. this year and 19 CE Wks would take command, with contractors year also marks the last year that the Officers and Officers to attend functions at Project engineer Capt John Thurgood undertaking the construction. 3rd Battalion of the Royal Australian their respective messes on the evening of the said construction would take place Regiment will commemorate the parade. “This is really good training for the from May to October while the battle at Kapyong Lines, Holsworthy Inquiries regarding the parade or mess health and training components work we do overseas in Afghanistan Barracks, before moving to Townsville and Timor – working in a remote functions should be directed to my Adjutant, would be delivered from the start in December 2011. Captain Alexander Rubin on email: alexander. of June to the end of July. Capt area where it is hard to get stores in, it’s a similar environment.” The [email protected] or ring (02) 8782 Thurgood said the program would To commemorate this event, the 3rd 2200. help close some of the gaps in task allows 6 Bde units, and others, Battalion of the Royal Australian Regiment the standard of infrastructure in the to practise and develop population will hold a ceremonial parade and luncheon It should be noted that individual invitations remote communities. “In the Bayalu support and indigenous capacity on Sunday 24 April 2011 at Kapyong Lines, are not required for attendance. The parade community, the current health clinic building. AACAP is a cooperative commencing at 10:30 am for 11:00 am and is open to all members of the public and an is in disrepair so we’re building a initiative between Army and the concluding at approximately 3:00 pm. RSVP is not required. It would be useful, new clinic that saves residents from Department of Families, Housing, however, for those planning to attend their going to town to go to a hospital,” Community Services and Indigenous I wish to extend an invitation to you, the respective mess functions to inform the he said. Affairs to improve environmental members of your organisation, and their Adjutant for catering purposes. health conditions within remote families, on behalf of 'Old Faithful', to attend “In Joy Springs there are currently 12 Aboriginal communities. the parade. It is intended for the Governor- Lieutenant Colonel - Commanding Officer – houses and we’re building another General, Minister for Defence, Chief of the 3rd Battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment four, increasing their housing by Spr Nick Wiseman - Army News – Defence Force and the Chief of the Army to 3 March 2011 attend the Parade. 24 The Listening Post April 2011 Setting the Pace Australian War Memorial The Battle of Kapyong was a machine gun fire than another would major battle fought over the three materialise. The battalion headquarters days and nights of 23–25 April also spent a desperate night dealing 1951. Following the collapse of with numerous enemy attacks. a South Korean division to their With dawn came more Chinese attacks north, the 3rd Battalion, the Royal on the battalion headquarters and Australian Regiment (3RAR), throughout the day fighting continued as and the 2nd Battalion, Princess the Australian sought to regain ground Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry lost or abandoned earlier in the battle. High Standards: WO1 Trudy Casey is Kapooka’s first female RSM, but says gender is “not important” to the role. Photo by LCpl Mark Doran (2PPCLI), supported by American Towards the end of the day, however, In January this year WO1 Trudy of knowledge and experience. tanks, and a New Zealand artillery it was clear that the hard pressed Casey was appointed as 1RTB’s regiment, bore the brunt of a large Australian battalion, having surfed WO1 Casey said she had gained first female RSM. With a proud Chinese offensive that was directed numerous casualties, and running low inspiration from many of her mentors on supplies, would have to conduct history as ‘Home of the Soldier’, towards seizing the South Korean throughout her military career and said a fighting night time withdrawal on capital Seoul. 1RTB has had females in most of her first CO, Col Rose Vivian, was the night on 24 April. That night the the command positions, but not someone she looked up to. On the night of 23 April the Chinese Chinese attacks continued and fell as the RSM. Previously posted as mostly on 2PPCLI, which was holding “I believe a good leader is someone who 354th Regiment attacked the Australian RSM 1CSR, WO1 Casey said it was ground to the west of 3RAR’s original is firm and fair,” she said. battalion on Hill 504. The Chinese had an honour to be Kapooka’s RSM used the retreating South Korean troops position. The fighting petered out and it was certainly the highlight “They are approachable, will listen and to cover their advance and infiltrate on 25 April as British and American of her career. at all times have the soldiers’ best into the defensive area established by reinforcements bolstered the Canadian interests at heart.” WO1 Casey said the the Commonwealth brigade. The battle defence. “It was just an absolutely amazing younger generation of soldiers were started at about 21.30 that night, under opportunity, and I would not be here For their remarkable actions at very motivated and keen to join the a bright full moon, when an attack today if I hadn’t started my career to Kapyong 3RAR, 2PPCLI and the Army and serve their country. was made against an American tank become an RSM at the corporal level supporting American tank company platoon. Within several hours the first by coming here as an instructor,” WO1 were all awarded the US Presidential “A good soldier is someone who is of many Chinese assaults were made Casey said. Unit Citation. It has become one of self-motivated, shows a lot of honesty on the forward companies of 3RAR. the famous actions of Australians in and integrity and can work as part of a The attackers bravely came forward “I’m proud to represent female soldiers, Korea and Kapyong Day is marked as team,” WO1 Casey said. and showered the Australians with although gender doesn’t play a big part 3RAR’s regimental day. An aspect of grenades as a prelude to closing onto in the position.” WO1 Casey was born “I would urge anyone who wants to the battle is the subject of a diorama the defender’s positions. The Chinese in Gosford, grew-up in Woy Woy on enhance their own abilities or have an in the Memorial’s ‘Conflicts 1945 to assaults kept coming and both A and the NSW Central Coast and enlisted influence on Army’s future-soldiers to today’ gallery and the Korean War will B Companies dealt with successive as a movements operator in September take a posting to Kapooka as an RI. be the subject of major international massed attacks; no sooner had one been 1990 when she was 17. Since then, two conference being held at the Memorial “It was the most rewarding job I have beaten off with Bren Gun, rifle and sub- deployments to East Timor and two to on 6 October 2011. the Middle East have given her a wealth had in my career.” From Army News 17 March Edition Saluting our own Australia Day 2011 was a special recognised for many years of volunteer day for the Quinns Rocks RSL Sub work. by ROZ DAVIES Branch as one of our members, Mr Twenty six members of the Sub Branch Brian Pragnell, was awarded an were there to help him celebrate his Order of Australia Medal. moment to shine. Among the members seventy years of an were John Quigley JP LLP MLA, member Our Sub Branch is extremely proud that for Mindarie, and Tracey Roberts, Deputy amazing hospital someone in our midst was recognized for Mayor of the City of Wanneroo. his efforts in the community. Mr Pragnell has varied interests in our community and Sandy Worsfold – Welfare Officer Quinns his hard work and dedication has been Rocks Premier's ANZAC Student Tour Group Visit ANZAC House

From left - Back row: Lachlan Blair (Wesley College), Scott Jones (Cape Naturaliste College Bussselton), Jake Morrison (Mindarie Senior College) Second row: Martin King (Margaret River SHS), Sophie Prober (Mt Lawley SHS), Tyran Hanlon (Lynwood SHS), Mehdi Nawa (St Norbert College), Sarah Bolland (Christmas Island DHS), Peter Fardon (RSL WA State Executive) Front row: Bill Gaynor (RSL WA President), John Wallace (Newman SHS), Lauren Preedy (Derby DHS), Haley Pring (Perth Modern), Jade Hansen (Canning Vale College), Digger Cleak (RSL WA State Executive) Book now available! On Tuesday 8 March, the 2011 Premiers purpose of the visit was to familiarise the ANZAC Tour finalists, along with their students with the RSL and its relevance to supervisors Martin King and Sarah their upcoming tour to Greece and Crete. To purchase a copy of the book Bolland and tour coordinator Robin The students were shown photographs email [email protected] or Cleaver, attended ANZAC House for and other memorabilia that are part of the visit the main reception at Hollywood Private Hospital lunch and a tour. The students were met RSL WA archives at ANZAC House. To All profi ts from the sale of the book will go to the by Mr Bill Gaynor, RSL WA President and find out more about the tour please visit Hollywood Private Hospital Research Foundation several other RSL representatives. The www.det.wa.edu.au The Listening Post April 2011 25 Notices

Seeking Relatives of Macquarie Hotel, Macquarie possible with a grant through •••••••• David John Simcock Street, Hobart. $135.00 per the generous support of the •••••••• We are seeking relatives of couple including full buffet Department of Veterans Men’s Shed Conference National Malaya & Coming To Brisbane David John “Pink Top” breakfast plus $ 55.00 per Affairs “Saluting Their Borneo Veteran Assoc Simcock regimental no. head for Registration & Service” Commemorations The Queensland Men’s Shed Grants programme. Australian, New Zealand, Association Inc (QMSA) is 951 who served in the 11th Saturday Dinner Dance Malayan and Allied Battalion. Some documents which includes pre dinner Bill and Margaret Krause hosting the Australian Men’s Commonwealth Forces Shed Association (AMSA) have been delivered to drinks •••••••• or Malayan Auxiliary ANZAC House, we believe National Conference on 21 Korean War Veterans Units reunion. For further that they should be with his For Further Information on to 23 August 2011 at the Memorial Reunion information please contact Brisbane Convention Centre. relatives. Membership or Reunion please Australia contact Geoff (Wiggy) Bennett either Bill Adamson on 9295 The theme of the conference If you are a member of the on Reunion will be held on 21, 5354, Terry Deecke on 9026 is “Men in Sheds – Building Simcock family of Derby St 22 and 23 October 2011 in 4424 or Jan Huscha on 9409 Communities”. There will West Leederville (Circa 1907) (03) 9532 3672 or Fax: (03) Canberra. This is an annual 9483 be three main themes of the 9532 3672 Email: benhun@ event for Veterans, friends and please drop into ANZAC House •••••••• conference; with suitable identification to bigpond.net.au or chjoemon@ family – including MIA and All Ranks Naval Reunion collect your family documents. southcom.com.au NOK. • Innovations for running a successful Shed in your Denis Connelly The first All Ranks National Sponsored by RAN Battle Class All enquiries to Heather Wilson community Reunion will be held in 2011 •••••••• Social Club on (02) 4297 0921 and bi-annually thereafter • Men’s Health Issues – Are 86 Transport Platoon •••••••• •••••••• Reunion – 2012 in different cities across you managing your own Len Martin HMAS Canberra 2011 Australia. I have volunteered health risks This unit being one of the I am trying to locate a Vietnam Reunion to be the custodian of all biggest to have served in Veteran by the name of Len The HMAS Canberra 2011 future records so anytime a • Exploring the potential for Vietnam outside of the Martin who I think now resides Reunion will be held at the state wishes to have a reunion Men’s sheds in Indigenous battalions is holding a in Western Australia. Len is Maroochy RSL on Sunshine I have the data. As your communities reunion in April 2012 at a past teacher of Bairnsdale Coast QLD from 21 to 23 personal details change for Port Stephens (NSW). The The web site for the conference Technical School and we are October 2011. The reunion is example leaving the Navy Reunion is to commemorate is http://www.dcconferences. planning a reunion to be held on being held for all personnel, changing emails, moving 40 years end of deployment com.au/mensshed/index.php the 16th April. My association partners and guests of the home etc I ask you to keep Contact: Raymond Davis with Len goes back to our ships company who served on me informed. The conference is aimed at (Chairman) 02 94761038 childhood when we lived in HMAS Canberra 1980-2005. community organisations who Dandenong so it would be great It will be a great opportunity So please send the following are interested in starting a men’s or email information to me. Full name, [email protected] to catch up with him. I can be to join in celebrating the shed in their area. The health contacted by phone on 0351 Ship’s 30th birthday with the nickname, full address, phone and social benefits are well Visit our website: 568394, mobile 0417673883 fine people who served her. number, Email, how long you documented and complements www.86transportreunion2012. or [email protected] were in the navy, a brief story the DVA men’s health initiative. Please indicate your interest com Wally Smyth and your rank. Bruce Turnbull of attending at http:// Secretary - QMSA •••••••• •••••••• www.surveymonkey.com/s/ Mr John Hogg - 10/6- 12 Hindmarsh Ave North •••••••• Golden Re-Union: HMAS VENDETTA DXHHXSK. For further 3rd Intake RAN Junior (1958-79) information please visit Wollongong, NSW 2500 Recruits (50 Anniversary) - Phone: 02 42280915 - The Wounded Digger A Dedication Ceremony http://www.hmascanberra. Website We are calling all of the young com/news/reunion.html [email protected] for the HMAS VENDETTA The Wounded Digger website men of the 3rd Intake of the (1958-79) Commemorative Bill Krause •••••••• HMAS LEEUWIN Junior has now been launched on Plaque will be conducted at •••••••• Help a Student the Internet Recruit Scheme to assemble the Australian War Memorial with their wives and partners Bomber Command Do you know of any RAAF (AWM) on the afternoon of Association Australia The website aims to provide and join together again to Friday 14th October 2011. families - your own or others serious casualties and their Our observance will again be relive those momentous times The plaque will be cast in – who might be eligible for families with a wide range in Canberra in 2011. This back in 1961. We are asking bronze to the pre-determined student financial assistance of information on support year it will be on Sunday 5 that you bring with you the standards of the AWM. The from RAAFWA Educational organisations and the June at the Australian War memories and mementos of plaque will be placed alongside Patriotic Fund? rehabilitation process. your time in that first year of those of other Navy, Army Memorial. On the Saturday the remainder of your life. We and RAAF Service Units in prior there will be a meet Eligibility as a ‘RAAF family’ The site is a directory of wish for you to share these with the Western Courtyard of the and greet function under the requires only that the student information that seeks to your fellow JRs and renew old AWM. This new plaque will shadow of ‘G’ for George, a has a parent, grandparent, or provide education, interaction friendships at the 2011 Golden join the Scrap Iron Flotilla much celebrated Lancaster. other close family member ( and networking for injured or Reunion planned for the 8th plaque featuring the same living or dead) who is serving, ill members, their families and For further information please – 10th July 2011 at the RSL named ship HMAS Vendetta or has served, in the RAAF. other key stakeholders. contact Ross Pearson – (02) Club Maroochydore, Sunshine (1933-45). 9416 1445 There is no specific income The Wounded Digger Website Coast in Queensland. See The Plaque will commemorate limit but, of course, grants are was a request made by http://3rdleeuwinreunion •••••••• the Service of the Destroyer decided on actual circumstances wounded Army personnel. It 2011.org/ for contacts. and her crews in Malaya, Medal Found and are limited to those families became clear at the Wounded Ross Wiseman Singapore, Borneo, FESR and most in need. Vietnam between 1958 and I am in possession of a “The Diggers Forum in Canberra •••••••• 1979. The Chief of Navy Great War for Civilisation If you think that such a student on 29 March 2010, that a RAN Battle Class Social has been invited to unveil the 1914-1919” medal. Stamped might be eligible for financial website was required to assist Club Annual National HMAS VENDETTA Plaque in on the outside edge is ‘4856 assistance contact: members and their families to Reunion – ‘Hobart 2011’ the presence of the Destroyer’s Pte J. McIntyre 48 BN AIF’. better access support services. Open Invitation to all ex surviving crew members along I wish for this medal to go The Secretary - RAAFWA naval personnel & family. with their families and the to a living descendant of this Educational Patriotic For further information family and friends of those no soldier. Fund Inc - PO Box 117 please go to: http://www. Reunion will be from longer with us. JAMISON ACT 2614 – army.gov.au/woundeddigger/ September 29th until October Please contact Ernie Rayner (02) 6251 1994 Ted Hawkins 2nd 2011 at the Hobart This event has been made on (08) 8988 559 26 The Listening Post April 2011 Notices Continued

Veterans Children fuel tank maintenance and Flags for the Funerals of National Seniors Australia 8am to 8pm local time. Education Scheme associated tasks, between 1973 Australian War Veterans (NSA) Eligibility - Did you and 2000 we want to hear from Carroll & Richardson DVA payments (including know? you on 1800 555 323. Flagworld wish to remind The Returned & Services lump sum advance and crisis League of Australia WA Branch payments) – call DVA to A Vietnam Veteran’s •••••••• you of the flag entitlement dependent may be eligible offered to your local federal Incorporated (RSL) discuss your circumstances. for the Veterans Children Member of Parliament that is Regional callers can ring 1800 Information for S u p e r a n n u a t e d 555 254. Education Scheme (VCES), Australians Attending available to the Returned and Commonwealth Officers even if the Veteran is not Overseas ANZAC Day Services League (RSL) and its Association WA Inc. (SCOA) Veterans’ Affairs Network receiving a disability pension Services members. (VAN) offices – to contact your at the Special Rate (TPI). Western Australia Self-Funded local office about any queries A dependent is a student Australians planning to Australian War Veterans are Retirees Inc. (WASFR). travel to Gallipoli, Turkey, or concerns you may have aged under 25 who is in the entitled to have an Australian Ron de Gruchy regarding DVA services and Veterans care - this includes or Villers-Bretonneux, National Flag (2400x1200mm France, for ANZAC Day •••••••• support, or if you need help grandchildren, step-children or 1800x900mm) for use at connecting with local support and foster children. commemorations in 2011 their funeral. Upon completion should register online to Bowel Cancer Month networks in your area call 1300 of the service, the flag is then 55 1918. If you would like more receive important updates. presented to the surviving June is Bowel Cancer Month information, phone the DVA spouse or a family member on and you can receive $150 to The VVCS - Veterans and National Line on 133 254 The Gallipoli registration behalf of a grateful nation. help raise awareness. service provides tips on what Veterans Families Counselling and ask for the VCES State Service – provides supportive, Secretary or contact your local to bring and what to expect. For any enquiries please contact Cancer Council Western The France registration confidential counselling to DVA VAN Office or email Ben on 1800 135 247 or ben@ Australia would like to invite veterans and their families. The [email protected] service provides updates flagworld.com.au RSL Clubs to apply for a to arrangements including Wayne Gregory VVCS can be contacted on 2011 Bowel Cancer Education 1800 011 046, 24 hours a day. •••••••• changes to commemorations or Managing Community Grant. The grant in the event of an emergency. Director - Flagworld can be used to host an event •••••••• Can you help locate this within your community in old Sailor Boy? To register for Gallipoli visit •••••••• June to raise awareness and WANTED! www.gallipoliregistration.com or I'm trying to locate a naval share information about bowel Ladies vintage sewing patterns. for France visit New Group to Represent cancer, Australia’s second most personnel called KEITH www.franceregistration.com Seniors I have a main attraction to REGINALD JOHNSON who common cancer. the 1950’s era, but am also according to the Australian For more information on A new organisation has been born in WA with the main Successful grant recipients interested in any from the Archives (naa.gov.au) was in ANZAC Day services in 1930’s-1970’s. Please contact the navy and his number is objective being to represent will receive Cancer Council Gallipoli or France visit www. resources, a speaker and $150 Caitlin – 0416 322 366. listed as R106741. He joined dva.gov.au/ANZAC. Seniors in their desire for in 1969 for 12 years as a improved conditions from to go towards healthy catering, •••••••• Clearance Diver. He travelled •••••••• Government. venue hire or fun activities for to Vietnam on HMAS Sydney the bowel cancer event (and the HMAS Bataan Veterans 104 Sig Sqn National Several years ago, the WA bowel cancer event only). Association of Australia We went to school in Warwick, Reunion 2011 Seniors Consultative Forum National Reunion 2011 (WASCF) was formed from We encourage people to be UK. He left for Australia on 4-6 Nov 2011 at Twin Towns The Reunion will be held an assisted passage in 1966 representatives from 7 different inventive and come up with Services Club on the Gold national organisations all new activities to get people at Frankston Victoria on with his family and lived at Coast. 16 Dunbar Terrace, East meeting on a regular basis. involved. A group last year Thursday 8th until Sunday Glenelg, Adelaide. I am sorry Full details and committee Since the early formation of went dragon boating to 11th September 2011. if this appears an imposition, contact info on the special this group, 3 organisations encourage an active lifestyle Our National President Joe but I would dearly like to be reunion web site at http://2011. have chosen to go their separate before a speaker arrived to Flaherty invites all our Bataan re-united with this family. au104.org ways, but 2 other groups have educate them about the latest Members. Further details on joined up. It is recognised bowel cancer information. the itinerary & accommodation If you are able to help please All Signals and Friends that some organisations tend to The grant allows people to get are available. Tribal Class contact Welcome. Phone 0419-334535 have a stronger focus on certain Veterans from UK, Canadian or email reunion2011@au104. areas than others, however, it is accurate information about Pat Amos direct at email bowel cancer prevention, & New Zealand are invited to org for details. also recognised that there are join us. Contact: the National address: [email protected] many common elements (eg. risk factors, screening and •••••••• treatment, within a relaxed Secretary - John F. Laughton JP, •••••••• Aged Care, transport, pensions 36 Tamarisk Rd Narre Warren etc.) that are common to all. environment and with people Readers Survey from their community. Vic 3805. Ph. 03 9704 7799 Hellfire Pass Podcast The WASCF focuses on the or Mob. 0417 336 423 Email: To all those readers that took issues that are of equal interest We are encouraging everyone [email protected] For the first time, the Hellfire the time and effort to return to all the member organisations Pass Memorial Museum to apply for the grant, and your ‘Readers Satisfaction in the group. applications need to be in by •••••••• audio guide is now available Survey’ – Thank You on the DVA website. The It is worthy of note that similar April 29. If you would like Denis Connelly, Editor to apply for the grant please Do You Suffer From guide was previously only “umbrella” organisations also Tinnitus? available at the museum itself •••••••• email Alycia at Aholland@ exist in other States/Territories. Have you experienced any in Thailand. There is unquestioned benefit cancerwa.asn.au to receive Memorials Built in your application package. prolonged ringing, buzzing, in the various organisations or other sounds in your ear(s) The museum site incorporates Caravan Parks' joining forces when an part of the Burma-Thailand •••••••• or head more than once a I am a Vietnam Veteran approach is being made to week lasting for 5 minutes or Railway and is dedicated to and I have been involved in Government. The Forum the Allied Prisoners of War Natural Disaster longer in the past year? the building of a Memorial meets quarterly and has Assistance (POWs) and Asian labourers inside the Caravan Park at 80 already made submissions to who suffered and died in the If your circumstances have If you answer YES to this Mile Beach which is located the State Government, both in recently changed, please question, are 18 years of age Asia-Pacific region during the 360km south of Broome written form, and by member Second World War. don’t hesitate to contact DVA or older and in good general and 280km north of Port visitations. Any comments/ to discuss your personal health, UWA and the Ear •••••••• Hedland. I am interested questions may be addressed to situation or seek help. Science Institute Australia are in any information anyone Mr. R. de Gruchy on 9447 interested in your participation Calling F-111 Fuel Tank can give me of any other 1313 or email rdegruchy@ Property insurance – Veterans in a study on tinnitus. Maintenance Workers Memorials which have been bigpond.com. who have their property insured built in any caravan parks The total time commitment If you are a former F-111 fuel The organisations currently with Defence Service Homes around Australia. Insurance and have property for the study is approximately tank maintenance worker and in this group are: 45 minutes. If you would like haven’t contacted DVA in the affected by natural disasters are Any feedback can be directed encouraged to contact their to take part in this the study last few months, please call to Dennis Connelly at RSL Australian Pensioners & (online or by paper survey), to check if you are eligible Superannuants League WA local customer service officer House Perth or by contacting on 1300 552 662. please contact Natalie Carmody for compensation and health me on 0467571503 or E-mail Inc. (APSL) at natalie.carmody@earscience. care. For more information [email protected] Natural disaster assistance org.au or 6380 4926. visit the F-111 website. Defence Force Welfare Ray Miles Association (WA Branch) Inc. payments – call Centrelink on If you were involved in F-111 •••••••• (DFWA) 180 2266 seven days a week, The Listening Post April 2011 27 Sudoku Crossword The editors have included new puzzles to test both our younger and young at heart readers. 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From The Readers Digest 28 The Listening Post April 2011 Commemorating The Bombing of Darwin 69 Years On On the 69th anniversary of the military aircraft were destroyed. North Africa, the Middle East and the Sudoku solution Easy Sudoku Bombing of Darwin, Minister Mediterranean, Japan’s entry into the “The loss of life was significant, with for Veterans’ Affairs, Warren war in December 1941 brought the some 250 people killed and hundreds conflict into our own region. Snowdon, and Senator for injured, including service personnel the Northern Territory, Trish and civilians. Australians should “Japan’s rapid advance through Crossin encouraged Australians pay tribute to those who died in the Southeast Asia made the threat of war to take time to reflect on the Bombing of Darwin and in the defence reaching Australia a reality for many. moment in history when war of Australia,” Mr Snowdon said. On 19 February 1942, only four days came to Australian soil. Mr after the Fall of Singapore, Darwin Snowdon said the events of 19 From the time of this first raid until the came under attack twice in one day,” last on 12 November 1943, Darwin and Ms Crossin said. February 1942 and the months other northern Australian sites endured that followed are an important more than 90 air raids carried out by the Services are held across the country to part of Australia’s history which Japanese. Attending a commemorative mark the anniversary of the bombing. should not be forgotten. service at the Cenotaph in Darwin The anniversary is also commemorated on behalf of the Prime Minister and on the Battle for Australia Day on the “The morning attacks by 242 Japanese the Minister for Veterans Affairs’, Ms first Wednesday of September each aircraft caused death and destruction Crossin said the attacks confirmed for year. across Darwin. Many sites including many Australians that they were now the harbour, RAAF base, aerodromes, fighting a war in direct defence of their Media inquiries: Minister Snowdon: aircraft, post office, administration own country. Alice Plate 0400 045 999 building and the Army hospital were Hard Sudoku destroyed. Eight ships were sunk “While Australians began the war Senator Crossin: Carla Fernandes in Darwin harbour and another two fighting the Italians and Germans in 0407 619 383 near Bathurst Island and a number of Why ANZAC Day?

On 25th April 1919, five months after There was a certain logic to this There was a final question from Dr the war’s end, many ex-service men because Victoria may legislate Athelston Heaton, with a thought and women were absent from work for Fromelles Day, 19 July 1916 for the workers, “What will happen to share their memories and their when in a single day of battle 5,533 when the 25th day of April falls on a grief with families and with their Australians were killed, wounded or Sunday?” comrades. It was not an official public taken prisoner. New South Wales, just holiday and those absent from work to be different, may prefer to celebrate Colbatch replied that ANZAC Day were not paid. In October the same a victory and decide upon Pozieres would then be held on the following year the Minister for Education, Hal Ridge Day and whether it be 23 July Monday. Colbatch, introduced into the Western 1916 when the battle was launched or The theme of Australia’s baptism Australian Parliament a bill to secure 4th August when it was won would of fire carried the vote and Western ANZAC Day, commemorating be argued in that parliament. Perhaps Australia chose 25 April. The other the Gallipoli landing on 25th April Queensland would combine the States of Australia followed suit 1915, as a public holiday and while ANZAC landing of 25 April with the and this one day has become, not a Members agreed with the principle Villers Bretonneux battle on 24 April celebration of a victory in one war, CROSSWORD solution of setting aside one day of the year 1918 when 1200 Australians were but a day when we acknowledge to remember the war dead, not all killed. the sacrifice of Australian men and accepted the 25th April. Phil Collier supported the 25 April, women in all wars and police actions The Leader of the Labor opposition, with a forceful speech, “The fact in foreign lands. Phil Collier, wanted the Bill deferred remains that ANZAC Day was the The ex-service community did not until there was agreement between first day on which Australian soldiers accept the notion of ANZAC Day all State and Federal Governments actually participated in the Great being held on a Monday if the 25th in case Western Australia made a War. ANZAC is where we stood the was a Sunday; it would be like rash choice. Rufus Underwood test, and today the word ANZAC having Christmas on Boxing Day reminded the House that only 20,000 is world famous and undoubtedly it and the Western Australian parliament Australians were at Gallipoli while will live for all time …all Australian legislated for a public holiday in lieu more than 200,000 served in France soldiers are called ANZACs today of a Sunday ANZAC Day. and Belgium and surely, a National …irrespective of whether they went war day should be shared with the to the Front in 1915 or in 1916 or in Dr Neville Green Cottesloe Sub majority of those who served. 1917.” Branch

They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old. Age shall not weary them nor the years condemn. At the going down of the sun, and in the morning. LAST POST We will remember them. Lest we forget. 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His music takes John Williamson has symbolised the Phillip Bennet a great leader. people on journeys spirit of Australia, touched the nation His life in the Defence Force through this great in times of despair and always Viewed by many as a culminates in a gripping yarn of Australian continent, remained connected to the land, the juxtaposition of qualities, his command of the ADF and the which continues to community and the every day Aussie. determined. open minded, bureaucratic tensions and battles be the inspiration for Call him what you want Mallee Boy, reserved but affable, insightful over the centralisation of defence most of his best True Blue or just plain Fair Dinkum and decisive his story policymaking within the known and most there is no denying that John characterised by dedication, Department of Defence, to forge loved songs. Williamson is an Australian Icon. tragedy, and great achievement. Australian Defence Force we see John Williamson in concert ... For From his musical family beginnings The Australian Army Band Perth today. one night only; Friday 15th July in the Victorian Mallee, to defining follows the proud traditions of Army 2011 @ 7.30pm Perth Concert Last Knight explores the career of the Australian character through Bands in Western Australia. Today it Hall. A concert not to be missed the first post-Second War officer A powerful biography that song, John Williamson has achieved has evolved into a 40 piece featuring Australian icon John to reach the highest rank of the highlights how application, musical success and respect entertainment ensemble that Williamson supported by the The Last Knight; A Biography of Australian Defence Force as well dedication and luck can combine internationally and nationwide, performs everything from Jazz to Australian Army Band Perth. General Sir Phillip Bennett AC, as the last knight to command the to advance a career to the highest writing some 400 songs and selling Tchaikovsky, Lloyd Webber to Rock. Proudly presented by The Army KBE, DSO by Robert Lowry in excess of 3.8 million albums in Australian Defence Force. levels. Museum of WA Foundation. Big Sky Publishing, rrp $34.99. Australia alone. It prides itself on performing concerts that appeal to all age groups www.bigskypublishing.com.au Sir Phillip Bennett retired at the This is his story; the story of The In 2010, John Williamson celebrated In 1970 John emerged from his and tastes and its versatility sets the ‘He was a war fighter, a age of fifty-eight and, five months Last Knight. 40 years in the recording industry. commander, a consiglieri, who later, accepted the post of wheat farm at Croppa Creek, south of Band apart from other musical the Queensland border and set ablaze ensembles. could organise a good fight if he He has received 24 Golden Guitars, Governor of Tasmania where he For more information please the Australian music charts with his had to and gave credibility to a three ARIA awards, released 42 served the people of Tasmania for contact No.1 smash hit Old Man Emu, off John Williamson and the Australian youthful defence minister. He was albums, 10 videos, eight DVDs and eight years. A man who by all [email protected] the back of a winning performance Army Band Perth will deliver some three impressive books of stories and all we could have wanted at that accounts was unable to rest on his on Australian TV talent show New of John’s most recognised classics lyrics. time.’ laurels. Faces. and unofficial anthems. John is frequently referred to as an But it was in 1986 with the release of Australian icon and has become In order to win a copy of The Last Knight answer the following questions and return the slip to The Listening Post his triple-platinum-selling album Editor at PO Box 3023 Adelaide Tce Perth 6832 by 15 May 2011. In order to win two tickets to the concert answer the following questions from the above information and return the slip to The Listening Post Editor at PO Box 3023 Adelaide Tce Perth 6832 by 15 May 2011.

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Dicko Cartoons 30 The Listening Post April 2011 Squadrons Reformed Number 44 Wing celebrated the aircraft operating in and around 452SQN is headquartered at RAAF reformation of wartime units ADF airbases, including Darwin and Base Darwin with flights at Darwin, 452 and 453SQNs with a parade Townsville airports,” he said. Tindal, Townsville, Amberley and Oakey. 453SQN is headquartered at RAAF Base Williamtown on “We also look forward to the February 16. at RAAF Base Williamtown, with enhancement of career opportunities flights at Williamtown, Richmond, The new squadrons, which will be across a number of categories and Nowra, East Sale, Edinburgh and responsible for air traffic control musterings through the establishment Pearce. services at bases from Darwin to of a new commanding officer, senior Edinburgh, stood up on December 1. engineering officer, administrative In November 2000, 44WG was officer and technical and reformed as a dedicated Air Traffic OC 44WG GPCAPT Forster administrative positions in the new Control Wing. Breckenridge said the parade was headquarters.” the culmination of a lot of hard work It is responsible for delivering by many people involved in the The restructure will improve the aerodrome and radar control services reformation of the squadrons. efficiency of 44WG. to Navy, Army and Air Force and also for providing tactical control of He said the squadrons were a vital 452 and 453SQNs will separate forward airfields, battlefield aviation component of the national air traffic the tactical command and control and other airspace activity, both management system. of the subordinate flights at each within Australia and on operational base, allowing HQ 44WG to focus deployments. “They will provide airspace on operational matters and the management and air base air traffic overall management of the Battlefield By FLTLT Skye Smith – from control for both civil and military Airspace Control capability. Airforce News 3 March edition 44WG Parade

Pilots of 453SQN A58 Spitfire 452SQN Still the Bloody Best For the second year in a row, Air Force has led to Australian personnel on operations in East Timor the way in the Defence Force Blood Donation and the Solomon Islands. ADF Surgeon General and Challenge.Seven hundred and seventy-nine Commander Joint Health MAJGEN Paul Alexander Air Force personnel presented their arms said the resuscitation, damage control and surgery during a 13-week period late last year. Next undertaken in the field relied heavily on blood products. was Navy with 491 donations, Army with 428 “We use a range of blood products including pack- and the Australian Public Service with 405. cells, fresh frozen plasma and whole blood platelets,” MAJGEN Alexander said. “Not only do we use these Overall, Defence made 2103 donations, smashing products during operations overseas but also here 2009’s total by 838. The 2010 Defence Force Blood in Australia to aid Defence members in recovering Donation Challenge was launched in September by the from severe illnesses, infections, injuries and Australian Red Cross Blood Service (ARCBS). chemotherapy.”He said Defence had partnered with the Defence Blood Drive Coordinator Gary Schulz said ARCBS to conduct further research on the use of frozen GIVE BLOOD TODAY! most of the donations were tallied in ARCBS centres blood products. or via the Club Red website. He said this year there “Defence is looking at increasing the range of ARCBS Help save lives this Easter would be further emphasis on participants registering products it uses, particularly frozen products to increase The need for blood never takes a holiday. Platelets only have a five- their donations online to enable the ARCBS to track the holiday, and with many regular day shelf life, meaning supplies flexibility during exercises and operations. “I’d like to number of donations from each service. donors away over the Easter period, can quickly drop to critical levels encourage everyone to get on board for the challenge donations of blood, plasma and if we don’t get enough donations platelets are more vital than ever during this time. If you are able “Unfortunately, not everybody registered their donation, again this year.” at this time of year. Your donation to donate between 21 – 27 April, so there could’ve been many more donations that we Only 3 per cent of Australians regularly donate blood. can help unborn babies, burns and please give blood and save lives were unable to track,” Mr Schulz said. “I think Defence trauma victims, people with cancer, this Easter. Call the Australian The ARCBS needs about 27,000 donations a week. leukaemia and other serious Red Cross Blood Service on 13 personnel are driven to donate because they see it as illnesses. Our regular platelet 14 95 or visit donateblood.com. another way to serve their country on a local level. They To make an appointment, call 13 14 95 or visit donors are especially needed to au to find out more or make an also understand the importance of blood products when book in for an appointment. appointment. If you only donate donateblood.com.au Platelet supplies are of particular once a year, this is the time to make it comes to saving lives during operations.” concern this year as ANZAC Day an appointment, one hour of your AB Melanie Schinkel - from Airforce News 3 and Easter fall over the same time could mean a lifetime to the The ARCBS shares an important relationship with March edition period, which means a five-day person who receives it. Defence, supplying almost 400 units of blood annually The ListTheening List Posenintg April Post 2011 October 200931 31 Unit and Kindred Name Contact Details

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INFANTRY BATTALION Secretary 9364 3270 Mid West Sub Branch Secretary 9938 3593 2/3rd Machine Gunners & Relatives Assoc of Western Australia Inc President 9277 1585 Naval Association of Australia (WA Section) Inc Secretary 9405 1379 2/4th Machine Gun Battalion Secretary 9444 8508 Naval Association of Australia, Perth North Sub-Section Secretary 9405 1379 22nd Construction Sqn RAE Ex-Members Assoc Secretary 9284 9756 North American Veterans Unit Secretary 9330 7997 Airborne Forces Assoc of WA (Inc) Secretary 9411 5342 RAAF Nursing Service Branch President 9527 8037 Allied Merchant Seamen Assoc (WA Branch) Secretary 9364 8793 RAAF Vietnam Veterans Association of WA Inc. Secretary 0448 942 831 Amercian Returned Military Services Secretary 0421 420 498 RACT/RAASC/RAE(TN) Assoc of WA Secretary 0402 227 307 Association of Wrens WA Branch Secretary 9313 2094 RAE Assoc (WA) Secretary 9342 5808 Australian American Association (WA Division Incorporated) Secretary 9309 5454 Royal Air Forces Association 1210 Branch WA (INC) Secretary 9399 3844 Australian Ex-Services Atomic Survivors Assoc President 9354 9698 Royal Australian Armoured Corps Assoc WA Branch Secretary 9525 0318 Australian Intelligence Corps Association Secretary 9754 4789 Royal Australian Army Nursing Corps Assoc (WA) Inc. Secretary 9276 3493 Australian Red Cross Chairman 9225 1905 Royal Australian Army Ordnance Corps Assoc WA (Inc.) Secretary 9310 3618 Australian Special Air Service Assoc (WA Branch) Inc Secretary 9451 8557 Royal Australian Artillery Assoc (WA) Inc Secretary 0438 695 711 BCOF Assoc of Perth Secretary 9277 9075 Royal Australian Signals Assoc (WA) Inc Secretary 9305 1303 Borneo POW Relatives Assoc of WA Inc Secretary 9448 2415 Royal Naval Assoc Fremantle WA Branch Secretary 9594 0359 Defence Reserves Association (WA Branch) INC Secretary 9479 1149 Submariners Assocation (Australia Branch) Secretary 9390 9353 Ex Wrans Association WA Secretary 9404 5053 Submarines Assoc of Australian (WA Branch) Secretary 9586 9375 Far East Stategic Reserve Navy Assoc W.A. Division Secretary 9367 1738 The Aust Federation of T&PI Ex-Servicemen and Women WA Branch Inc. Secretary 9332 4999 Fleet Air Arm Assoc of Australian WA Division Secretary 9572 1487 The Partners of Veterans Association Of WA Inc Secretary 9228 3350 HMAS Hobart Assoc (WA Div) Secretary 9495 1541 The Association of Extremely Disabled War Veterans' (WA Branch Inc) Secretary 9310 1031 HMAS Perth National Assoc WA Branch President 0418 935 556 Tribal Class Destroyers Association (WA) Secretary 9332 1799 HQ 1 ATF Assoc President 0413 200 589 WA RSL Bowls Section Secretary 9405 8991 Korea and South East Asia Veterans Association Inc WA Branch President 9276 6248 War Widow’s Guild of Australia WA Inc Secretary 9371 7470 Mandurah Murray Vietnam Vetarns Group Inc Secretary 9581 1973 WRAAC Association (WA) Secretary 9276 8616 N Class Destroyers Assoc WA Branch (Inc.) Secretary 9573 1653 WRAAF Branch - RAAF Assoc Secretary 9296 0245 Nashos League of WA INC (Wheatbelt Division) President 96221485 Z Special Unit Association of WA Inc. Secretary 92751348 National Malaya Boreno Veterans Association Inc WA Branch (Whitfords) Secretary 9295 5354 Army Birthday The Australian Army celebrated its movement,” Lt-Gen Gillespie said. commitment had been high for the Army “The nation remains well served by its Army, 110th birthday on March 1 with a and the community, Lt-Gen Gillespie said and the young men and women who have “The Australian Army has always been a the war in Afghanistan remained the Army’s volunteered to constitute it.” His address commemorative service and breakfast truly national institution and a pervasive one at the Australian War Memorial. The focus. “Our task of assisting the Afghan was followed by the laying of wreaths in the in the national psyche.” He said the apolitical Army’s 4th Brigade to secure Uruzgan Tomb of the Unknown Soldier by Lt-Gen ceremony, led by CA Lt-Gen Ken culture of the Service and the involvement Gillespie, began at 7am with the province is progressing well, but the 4th Gillespie, one of the Army’s youngest of nearly two million personnel in conflicts Brigade is unlikely to be ready to assume soldiers Pte Shane Fitzpatrick and the oldest marching-in of the Army Banner by throughout history had strengthened the full responsibility of the province by our surviving female veteran from World War members of Australia’s Federation Army’s position as defender of all in the 111th birthday,” he said. II, Lorna Ward. The service concluded Guard and music by the RMC band. community. “We rejoice in the fact that, as with a breakfast, the cutting of the Army’s As members of the Army and other it has been for well over a century, Australia “We will continue to face a hard war in birthday cake and the release of the 110th Defence personnel stood around the continues to have an Army for and of the Afghanistan for some time to come.” Anniversary Coin designed by reservist Pte Pool of Reflection, Lt-Gen Gillespie whole of the Australian nation,” he said. However, he said the Army also remained Joel Shaddock. delivered his birthday address “But before we celebrate today, just pause committed to its other tasks both planned honouring the long history of the to reflect on the work our people are doing and unpredicted, such as its recent operations The celebrations marked the beginning of a for our nation, even now in Afghanistan and in disaster-affected communities. Lt-Gen week of Army birthday activities, including Service. He spoke of the strong in many other parts of a troubled world.” Gillespie also highlighted his belief in the the launch of two historical books and a affinity between the Australian Lt-Gen Gillespie said the 110th anniversary young generation of personnel now leading concert at the Australian War Memorial by community and the Army, one of was a chance to remember both the Army’s the Service in operations at home and the RMC Band featuring country singer Lee the first Commonwealth institutions achievements and its losses, with 12 soldiers abroad. “To those who fear that the soldiers Kernaghan. founded after Federation in 1901. killed in Afghanistan in the past 12 months. of today might be somehow of lesser quality “The year that has passed since we last stood or lack the commitment and professionalism By Natalie Alexander – March 17 “The need for the unified defence of here has certainly not been an easy one,” of the soldiers of yesteryear, let me reassure Edition of Army News our island continent had been one of the he said. 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