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Publishers President's M css The Capture of Lac Part 3 16 The M(•t tlonous M ed Consumer F o! LUlls f o 1 the Ag!~d 3 1 '· '} Sub Br D efe nce Issues 53 Veteran s· Affatrs 57 Editorial Committee Letter s to the Edtlor 59 Mrs H.P. Balfe, Mrs B. Cliriton, Mrs J. Dowson, Mess.rs P. Hester, T. Uoyd, R. Mercer, J. Surridge, P. White . Lost Tt Sub-Editor Sub-Branch News 66 Mrs Pat Elpbinstone Women's Auxiliary 69 Last Post 73 Advertisers W estralian-Publishers, 263 Stirling Highway, Claremont, W .A. 6010 Tel: 383 4966 Typesett~g/Gomposing Action Press. Deadlines 10 I Catherine Street, for Listening Post Contributions Money, W.A. 6062 Tel: 276 5266 31 January for Autumn Edition , 30 April for Winter Edition · 31 July for Spring Edition 31 October for Summer Edition Printer If Possible submission should be typed, double spaced. Bell Group Press, Photographs CllJl be black and white or colour glossy. 7 Brigs Street, East Victoria Park, W.A. 6101 This is your journal and contributions are welcome. Tel: 361 5401 Post to: Ustenlag Post RSL G.P.O. Box C128 Opinion expressed by contn'buiOrs in articles aod reprocllqd articles ~ the Perth6001 individual opiJiioas oC sucb contriNton or thealllbon olsUdl reprodiiCCd articles (u the case may be) aod not ~y tbose o( the - ~ COVER: Reproduction oC anidc:s (or extnas) contained in J..islalina Past is Australian Flag used in wek:oined provided the 1101110e is ~nowJedaed. ') recruiting·poster WWII. Llatenlng Poat- Spring 1H2- P... 1 ''I wouldn't be dead for quids. ·That's why lplanned my own fUneral~' "I still get a lot of fun o ut of life ... I enjoy being independent. And I don't want to be a burden to my family. That's why I planned my funeral with Chippers, down to the last detail. Now I can get on with li ving~ C hipper & Son can advise you o n pre• arranging a funeral o r one the many options in a Prepaid Funeral Plan, all in the privacy of your own home. Funeral expenses paid in advance are exempt fro:n the pension assets test. Talk to one of Kim Chipper's professional consultants by call ing 382 3933. C H IPP ER A~ SON CA IUNG FUNERAL D I HECTOHS • Booragoon • Subiaco • Hamilton Hill • Rockingham • Mandural! FD ) Member of Au st ul i ~n FUneral A A Directo rs' Associat ion Page 2- Listening Post- Spring 1992 State~ Executive{I~ \, • President's Message· STATE PRESIDENT J.P. ·Hall, AM, BEM, JP. SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT L.C. Keynes, BA. JUNIOR VICE PRESIDENT P.C. Firkins, OAM. STATE SECRETARY D.H. Gibos, AFC, JP. l COMMITTEE J.R. Babbage, Mrs H.P. Balfe, BEe, M~s .B. Clinton, A.A. Dacre, OBE, MBE, Mrs D.J. Dowson, MBE, M.C. Hall, JP, P.W. Hester, J.L. Holman, Mrs A. Keynes, Dr A.J. King, BSc, MBBS, FCCP, FRACMA, FACRM, Z. Kwiecinski, BEe, T.K. Lloyd, JP, R.D. Mercer, AM, RFD, ED, K.J. Morrison, K. Murphy, P. Simpson, · W.J. Surridge, P . .White, DCM. REGIONAL COUNTRY VICE PRESIDENTS Messrs R. Barber (Coolgardie Sub-Branch) P.J. Blenkinsopp (Port Hedland Sub-Branch) C. Mills (Bunbury Sub-Branch) S.G. Robinson (Merredin Sub-Branch) A.J. Spendlove (Geraldton Sub-Branch) R.E. Stanley (Aibany Sub-Branch) TRUSTEES . Messrs K. Broadhurst, FRAIA, ARABA, P. Pearson, CMG, OBE, JP, .R.N. Stone, AM, JP. LISTENING POST COMMITTEE Mrs H.P. Balfe, Mrs B. Clinton, Mrs D.J. Dowson, Mr P.W. Hester, Mr T.K. Lloyd,_ Messrs R. Mercer, W.J. Surridge, P. White, Support9ur CO-OPTED MEMBERS ., Messrs I:. Hinchliffe, l.J. Owens ~er~isers ·I Listening Post -.Spring 1112 - P... 3 . - O~EN SUPRE· 7D~YS TRADING Monday- Friday 8.30am to 5.30pm Thursday: 8.30am to 9.00pm HOURS Saturday I Sunday: 9.00am to 5.00pm OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. . EXPERIENCE THE REAL TASMANI-A * HARTZ MOUNTAINS * FRANKLIN RIVER * CRADLE MOUNTAIN * RAIN FORESTS * CENTRAL HIGHLANDS BUSHVENTUR_ES 4WDTOURS Ph (002) 23 6910 or your Travel Agent Page 4- Listening Post- Spring 1992 ''TheRSL Cash Accident Programme continues.to provide the ~ comp~eben · sa·-,v'je p~•ect••on ~ J.P. H"II·""· 'u;".J,. .. . • I ' ... • ua St:zh: Prc,!dcnl. RSL members are lpoking for.'' RSL members rrom right across Australia tell us it's the security, low price and the money-back guarantee that convinced them to enrol in this exclusive RSL Programme: " I! " '-''"4'nt l : tllh ~ •l l\.' l umcli "4..'f\'lll' tll\..'11 .tnd \\ttlllL'Il tk.'lp nnc :mn1hcr a' l cnrollcc.l in the RSL C:,,h Ac.:l'idcn1 Prtlgr.unmc bc~ : •u-.c "n olfl."rcd h._·, , "C ,,:.m . Till· ht·tl\.'llh .m: '-'\ll'lht\1,' fur .• ~,. · otnp .. r;ltivdy 'mall CU \ ' t: r:tg~ Where I w;1, nrn in~un:d fnr :J rc~ • ..o n;~hl c premium ••nd "ith :1 nual,t)' - -.c..·cul'i l ~ i, ~..· ,~-.ur ... d ·'' ,, ... 11 .. \1r v.• \. Proposch refund hcnc:fil. ·· Mr liaruld Parker ChciJcnhalfl. Vil"1oria Ch:tpm:nl. A.C.T . I cnrulkd Ill IlK· RSI. Lt,h \'-'lltkllt J )rugt.Jillllh..' t'x•t.:!l.u-.c..· ''ol the lm"' .. My wife :.llld I 'tudicd tl'k.' polil')' :mU lhl'IU!!IH it w~ " gnod '.IIUL' ,,;o'' ~ · .,,h cm et. .. , 1h111~ 1tw KSI , \ la na~cmc lll h ~ '' done a very ~oo< l bcc:nr""' ul the volume of Ui.!t1if.." on tht: n':td hld:•y. I would 'a) :111) Hill' "l'f\ h."t.' 111 .tll RSI nlt'n•tx·r, 111 nt. 'f PI Ltllll ~ ttu ... pulil'y.·· thinkin~ of joining will he dnin!! thcm'C.'Ivc-. u gn:;ll ~nil · ,: . " Mr \\'illia m A n de r ~o n T.E. Sm i1h l.c" j,ham. Ta... m :mi;.~ Nohlc P oar~ . 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I l..nu\.\ nl nu oth<:r ll l,ur~m:c. : (11•1it·y whit:h t'U\'l'r' 'o moch." Mr Rrucc J, \\1cir Vkh>ri;o Parl. t· Th~ RSL Cash Acddem Pm .~ ramme has pml'rn so popular wirh -~ ....· ...... our mrmhen rhat we ha1•e atTan11ed for another offer ro he made - to gil'e rhose who missed out an oppormniry ro regisrerfor this e.uential cm·er nnw. : :-~. · -:::= J· ~ ...... --•.... -- I \. J nom c dk<~l • l'a), up 10 ) -I!JJHHI hcnd i" li•r ~"'""'mentl y tli"1hling • G uaranteed ncccptancc for RSL nlCmbc" - an : id~.· nt ' ' cx:1minations or health questions to an,wcr. • , Pays every cenl nf your money you make "" dairn'. l',l\ , '-_ ~!J.( HH IIm death b) '"·t·llklll. b"d if • Low premiums are guaranteed no11o im.:rcas.c for any • l,:r, , \ttuup 111 S IO.(HKI in f..' il :ro. h hc:ltt.·fit, litr tl\'l'r ..1() t y pe~ of reason for the first 10 years of your policy. ' IX ' l ' th~.·d in rurk'. fru m fraclurc.;. to hunh tu more 'criuu' MEMBERS AGE 21 TO 80 MAY ENROL: ~ Wa1d1 ~" '" I'"'' li 11· your 'I"'''"'' invil:llinn In enroL Tu •1ualify 'imply re1 um your Application during the Spct·i"l Enrolmcm Period. Ir ~ IIU ha\l' all~ !'unha tJIIC,tion,, rlt.~ a'l ~ eall u'. fn:l. ~ or \'harge. nn oox 01:2 SM . • The Official Insurance Programme of the RSL Q Underwrlllen by ()cean,lc_Ltre Limited Oceanic Life ~ . C.N.OOO~~$ Uatenlng Post- Spring 1992- P~~ge 5 (!] COIItCIITtaucl ' ~ ./ I GEAOA HOl..OtHQ.S nY. LTD. ROLEICHROIOGIIPHI · LONDON URGEIT:LY - with 7 days FREE car hire; FREE side trip to Europe; FREE stopover Asia WAITED 15 Sept- 30.Nov ...... $1750.00 CASH CUARANTEED SAME DAY 1-10 Dec ...... $1840.00 11 -23 Dec ...... $2195.00 . 24 Dec- 31 Jan ...... $1840.00 MIN $1000 01 Feb - 28 Feb ...... $1750.00 MAX 01 Mar- 31 Mar ...... $1840.00 · $5000 Costs based on 2 people travelling together flying British Airways in conjunction with ALSO ROLEX VINTAGE ~~ WRIST WATCHES MIN PAID $200 PATEK PHILIPPE ALSO WANTED r · ~nd MILITARY WATCHES For all your travel needs see your local AFTAI AT A agency WANTED BY PRIVATE COLLECTOR FOUR CORNERS AND RESTORER TRAVEL Suite 3, 9 Coolibah Drive Ph: 310 3947 GREENWOOD PH 246 2500 ANY CONDITION - ANY ACE A/ H 409 8398 Lie No. 9TA00147 ' City Of Stirling Civic Place, Stirling, w.A. 6021 · Tel: 345 8509 Drivers with either A, B, For H licences are urgently needed to take people to medical appointments, deliver meals on wheels and assist with shopping. Help us to help you to help others. Page 6- Listening Post- Spring 1992 RSL CASH ACCIDENf. = THE RSL SO+ MOTORIST'PLAN ~ . CAMPAIGN ''Save 15% RSL Mem_,.ra receive more than $4,500,000 of on your Money Back Benefits from the RSL Cash Accident Progral!lme. car insurance I~ add-ition to providing comprehensive protection against accidental injury, the RSL Cash premiums - Accjd~nt Programme guarantees to refund 100% of all premiums paid if, after 10 years of cover, a GUARANTEED" member has ll}ade no claims. RSL members who joined the Programme during the original enrolment period 10 years ago will be benefitting from this unique Premium Refund ~~~MJP , Gu~rantee as they reach their 10th policy State President anniversary dates over the coming months. In the next three months alone, more .than $4,500,000 of cash benefits will be paid to members Statistics show that older drivers through this premium refund. are involved in fewer accidents That is why we are delighted to announce that enrolment in the RSL Cash Accident Programme than any other group of drivers on the road. will be re-opened for a limited'time once again this year, and that both the benefits of· the Programme • That's why the RSL 50+ Motorist Plan provides and the enrolment ages have been expanded. members with a guaranteed 15% saving off their current The Programme is now available to all RSL premiums - regardless of what you're paying now. members and their spouses between the ages of 21 and 80, so almost all of our members now quality for • Send for more information today. Post the coupon below this vital accident protection without answering a and Oceanic General, the Company behind this Official single health question or submitting medical details Car Insurance Programme of the RSL, will send you full of any kind. Your acceptance is guaranteed. information about how you can take advantage of the Furthermore, the Programme now provides savings you're entitled to. increased benefits - up to $40,000 protection against permanently disabling accidents, $20,000 'for fatal accidents, plus up to $10,000 for oyer 40 FOR FURTHER INFOR:reATION CALL types of specified injuries such as fractures and burns. And the 100% Premium Refund Benefit FREECALL r continues to guarantee that members. who make no claims will receive back every cent of premiums they 008 023 752 have paid at the end of 10 years of cover. If you have not already received your personal invitation to enrol, watch your post as it will arrive shortly. In th.e meantime, please review the comments from your fellow ·members in the announcement regarding toe Programme on page 5 of this issue. These are just a few of the thousands of members who· are already protected and have experienced the service and benefits offered by the Programme first-hand. We know what great value this service has been to those members who previously enrolled .in the Programme, and we are certain it will be equally valuable to you and your family. · We therefore.urge. you to watch ,your post for details, and returnyoudipplication form· during this new enrolment peri'od . . Listening Post - Spring 1H2 - Page 7 START YOUR .,r.s;op t solJrro· OWN BREWERY ~ ( 'OES1~ IT'S SO .. : SALES & HIRE • 'f EASY!! NEW & SECOND HA~D R.S.L. Members on mention of this ad and your pension ... card you will receive great discounts. SPECIALISING IN: r '/ Experience the taste pf REAL BEER for a fraction of * TV's * INST ALLAT.IONS ~ . the cost. Choose from our HUGE SELECTION of I and International Quality Beer blends 1 Australian * VIDEO RECORDERS *REPAIRS .... and you can experience the satisfaction of drinking ..,. your own boutique beer for around 40~ per bottle. * HI-FI *TRADE INS And it tastes GREAT!! l Whether you fancy stout, ale, bitter, ·lager, ci(jer. -· draught pilsners. wheat beer, light beer or maybe Free pick up and delivery lemonade or gingerbeer, we have something for Special prices on mention of this ad. everyone. over 200 to choose from. For all your . brewing needs and special advice see us today at In Home Video Dubbing & Consultant & Special Effects Advisory 018 952 031 Weddings & Service A/H 417 9172 All Occasions ,...... ~~1~~--~~ KEATING BLAMES FLAG FOR Atthe Geraldton RSL Congress members saw the ECONOMIC SITUATION faded and holed Au.stralian flag that a Geraldton This is a reprint of a newspaper cutting from the ANZAC had brought home. (The RSL has voted English Daily Mail, reporting a speech by Premier $2,000 to have it treated so it will not deteriorate any (s!c) Paul Keating to Irish-Australian businessmen. further). On good authority I am informed that the Turks acquired an Australian flag in the Gallipoli SAY IT OFTEN ENOUGH campaign~ it is ob displ·ay in the Military Museum, In World War 11 Goebbels said: "If you telL the 1 Istanbul, Turkey. same story often enough the public will come to believe it." On the cover of this issue is a poster used for recruiting WAAAF in World War 11 which displays Pro-republican and anti-Aussie flag Senator the current Australian flag. So plea~e. Senator, Ret Chris S.chacht has said on TV that the current your facts right! \___ ' ' Australian flag was not used at Anzac Cove· or in World War 11. He was wrong! PATRICIA BALFE War Veterans' Home Building Fund Donations to 31 July ·19§}2 State .President Jim Hall thanks the following donors whose contributions have brought the total to $745,761 . There is still a long way to go and he hopes that more sub-branches will respond to this most worthy cause. RSL SUB-BRANCHES & WOMENS AUXILIARIES UNIT & KINDRED ASSOCIATIONS Bellevue ...... 2,000.00 Australian Womens Army " Darkan ...... _...... _...... : ... 75.00 Service Assoc ...... · ...... 500.00 Dower-in ...... 286.00 Ex-Servicewomens Group BUSINESSES Darling· Range ...... 100.00 Lions.Ciub of Rockingham Kensington ...... 250.00 Saf~y B;:ty Activities ...... 100.00 Mandurah· .: ...... 4,000.00 St John Ambulance Sub-Centre Mount Barker ...... y ...... 120.00 Bassendean ...... 25.00 NarroQin ...... _300.00 Tammin Ladies Bowling Club .. ; ...... 20.00 Returned Sisters' ...... , ...... 4,500.00 RSL Womens' Auxiliary ...... 17,000:00 • tttt~~Wdwl donllfJoM ON#'.,.. Ustenlng Post - Spring 1992 - P~~ge e Want To Start Into Hydroponics? We Have:- .Plas~ic covered tunnels and multispans Shade houses - flat top or cable Glasshouses for propagating Drying units for fruit, timber etc. Living Shade installations Agents For:- . Top Products: A.T . Plastics, Shadecloth~ Windbreak, Hail Net, Bird Net, Weedmat. Living Shade, Aluclip Snap Fit, Redpath Lockstrip and Greenhouse Equipment, Hydroponic Film, Chux Capilliary Matting, Frameguard Tape, Twinskin Blowers, Air Circu• lation Fans, Electric Heaters, Rack & Pinions and Torque Tube Bearings. 33 Laurence Rd, Walliston 6076 Ph (09) 257 1060, Fax (09) 257 1203 ELIMINATE The very best in THAI CUISINE SLIPPERY SURFACES comes·to Rockingham With Ideal for: • FloorS: tiles, Now open in Sunray Village, dine in the vinyl etc. authentic atmosphere of Thailand. With Tahi • Baths music and succulent Thai food, prepared by • Showers our Bangkok chef. • Pool surrounds BOOKINGS RECOMMENDED • All Surfaces: B.Y.O. For Hoccls and Re$.aurants. Shop 6_,..Sunray Village • Domestic and Commercial Applications. 9 Kent St, Rockingham OOE5 NOT ALTER APPEARANCE ~ NONSMOKING Ask for.Bonus Offer! ------For all enquiries and quoteS phone KINNAREE THAI 296 '4461 RESTAURANT COUNTRY & METRO A REAS REFERENCES AVAILABLE 30 GEORGE STREET, WESI' SW AN 6055 PH 592 3010 Page 10-Ll1tenlng P01t- Spring 1912 War Veterans' Home Building Fund Donations cont.- INDIVIDUALS ANDREWSJ KING Mrs E RODGERS Mr & Mrs BECKD KING Or & Mrs SAWAJ &M H BLAKE Mrs RC LYSTER N G . SCHLOITTE B . BREEN R L L YTTLETON Mrs M SECOMBE Mrs K CLARK Mrs MACLEOD Miss J SEGAL Mrs E. COLLERAN Ms J MCCAFFERY K . SEXTON D C & L A CRANEG H ~ McROBERT Mr & Mrs SMITH D DAYR MEAD Mr & Mrs W SMITH B DONALDSON Mrs R G MOONE Ms T SMITH J DUPLOCKA MURPHY P &J SPILLER Mr & Mrs DYEB NEWMAN S J STODART Mrs N GORSKI Or NOHRA Mrs GC STYLES Mr HALL F J O'DEA FAMILY TUCKER Mrs E HAMMER Mrs V PERRY AW J WEDDALL Mrs P HARTW.G. REID G J WHITEJ HILL R RIDGWAY N J D WILLIAMS H K & PM HUNT H C & M L AlLEY Mr & Mrs WITHERS Miss E THE STATE EXECUTIVE Standing Committees July 1992 to June 1993 ANZAC CLUB & FUNCTIONS VETERANS' AFFAIRS M. Hall, J. Babbage, P. Hester, J. Holman, A. Keynes, L.C. Keynes, B.' Clinton, A. Keynes, A. King, B. Kwiecinski, K. Morrison. · T. Lloyd, K. Murphy. DEFENCE Co-opted Members P. Firkins, A. Dacre, R. M~rcer , J. Surridge. As required Co-opted Members l Major General K. Taylor, ·commodore D. Orr, Air Commodore N. Ashworth, Colonel R. Mitchell, AQ HOC COMMITT·EES Mr G. Russell. ANZAC DAY & POPPY DAV . FINANCE J.P. Hall, D.H. Gibbs, P. Firkins, L.C. Keynes. L.C. Keynes, K. Broadhurst, A. Dacre, P. Firkins, D.H. Gibbs (State Secretary), J.P. Hall (State STATE CONGRESS & AGENDA COMMITTEE President), M.C. Hall, R. lsaacman (Accountant), J. Surridge, A. Keynes, R.. Mercer, K. Morrison, P. Pearson, R. Stone, d. Surridge. STATE CONGRESS- SUB-BRANCH TROPHIES WAR VETERANS' HOME BOARD J.P. Hall, L.C. Keynes, P. Firkins. J.P: Hall, K. Broadhurst, P. Firkins,. M. Hall, L.C. Keynes, A. King, P. Pearson, R. Stone, J. Surridge, HONOUR & AWARDS J.P. Hall, L.C. Keynes, P. Firkins. Co-opted Members F. Verdi, RSL Accouotant, Administrator, WVH. STATE/NATIONAL B. Kwiecinski, P. l3alfe, K. Morrison, T. Lloyd. LISTENING POST & PUBLICITY P. Balfe, B. Clinton, J. Dowson, P. Hester, T. Lloyd, WAR MEMORIAL R. Mercer, J. Surridge, P. White. J.P. Hall, L.C. Key.nes, K. Broadhurst, P. Firkins, P. Pearson, R.N. Stone, D.H. Gibbs: R. lsaacma·n. . Co-opted Members E. Hirichliffe, L.J. Owens. STAFF COMMITTEE J.P. Hall, L.C. Keynes, P. Firkins, D.H. Gibbs. MEMBERSHIP P. White, J. Babbage,'lJ. Holman, B. 'Kwiecinski, HOSPITAL INTEGRATION K. Morrison, K. Murphy, P. Simpson. J.P. Hall, L.C. Keynes, P. Firkins. Listening Post- Spring 1992 - Pege11 LE~SUR E =r::'Herdslflan;:'== 1Auto Care 1 ITEMS L For all your Camping The complete one-stop car care requjrements centre A proven and recommended service for-our members ROCKINGHAM . • Full brake sendee centre including machining • Auto electrical servicing and rebuilding BOWLS SHO~ .. .· • Air con service and repairs • LADIES AND GENTS CLOTHING · ,,. • Pick-up and delivery • SHOES • HATS • ACCESSORIES ~- . • WET WEATHER CLOTHING . ··· ·· ~· · .. -" • Professional vehicle detailing • BOWLS AND EQUIPMENT . _j r:--: · ' • Computerised tuning and service • GARMENT ALTERATIONS . -· · • Diagnostic analysis * LA YBY - MAJOR CREDIT CARDS * • Total £EFI servicing DISCOUNT TRADERS · Computerised 4 wheel steering alignment & balancing Camping • rope • work gear • boots • ex-army • back packs • sleeping bags • gas • cylinders We service all makes Including BMW, Mere, Volvo • lighting • knives • barbecues • clothes • tents • wet weather PLUS hundreds of other camping and leisure items. Phone: Conveniently located opposite . Roddngham Bowling Oub 242 5066 46 KENT STREET, ROCKINGHAM PH: 592 4122 THE NEW HENSELITE " MAESTRO" Schuback- 76 W~lters Drive, Herdsman Business Park Osborne Park WA FAX (09) 242 5245 Hills and Country enquiries most welcome ~ §um § 'IouE Cha[Etj_ rp: Deb n Hair Ocean Beach Ro~ HOME HAIR CARE DENMARK W.A. Exclusive Professional Service Telephone (098) 48 1378 at your convenience Close to Beach and River. in your home or mine. Located on a hillside amongst native redgum, jarrah and banksia Available 7 days a week. trees. with excellent views of coastal hills and forest. Many varieties of wildf/owers. Weddings and Schools Socials a specialty A peaceful group of eight clean, self· Phone DEBBIE CHANTLER contained chalets and 2 deluxe villas (Formerly of Floreat Fourrn) designed for comfortable relaxing family holidays. , 387 6759 PROPRIETORS NORMAN & LORRAINE JONES NANNUP IN THE HEART OF ALL WORK GUARANTEED THE JARRAH FOREST A place to relax and enjoy the beauty o.f the CARS ~ TRUCKS -4 WO'$. South West. Swimming, Fishing or just'lazing by th.e rivers ENGINE RECONDITIONING and pools. Walk ~rails, scenic drives, farm days. ELECTRONIC FUEL INJECTION CONTACT THE NANNU'P TOURIST CENTRE ALL MECHANICAL &ELECTRICAL FOR YOUR HOLIDAV REPAIRS & SERVICE I'NFORMATibN Ph_one 097 561-211 or write to 4 Brockman St, (090) 216706 Nanr1up 6275 20 Hanbury St, Kalgoorlie OVER 15 YEARS EXPERIENCE Page 12- Listening Post - Spring 1992 iiN DEFENCE·OF OUR FLAG Nothing, it seems, is sacred in these times and the understanding -pf its meaning .amongst some of our attacks on our beautiful national emblem are younger generations. examples of· mindless and damaging attempts to · The Australian Nation"al Flag Association (ANFA), achieve unstated objectives in social engineering. charged with promotion and defence of t~e Flag The attack on the flag has been supported by ·these p.ast seven or eight years, was conce1ved by cynical attempts to distort history with one-sided the RSL and, correctly, soon after established as a and incomplete versfons of the nature of our separate association. "Correctly" because our funaamental associations with Britain. There has nati<;>nal flag should not be the preserve solely of the beeh a rejection of the philosophies of generations military fraternity, even though the army, under the of J\,ustralians who played their part and gave their Flag Act of 1953 is its formal guardian. ~he lives developing a decent Australian society by Association is a cross-section of the Australian using the spiritLJal and social values and the sound community and that is what its executive works to institutions passed on from the countries of our maintain. forefathers. - Here in WA the Association membership numbers This process of rejection is highly divisive at a more than 1000 - a small part of the 1.3 million time when there is an urgent need to develop a people. Its operating executive is .a bare ha~dful of sense of national unity and purpose. We, in the part-time volunteers. lt has, m the light of Australian National Flag Assoclation, believe that anticipated moves by the anti-flag people, seen the Government should be using our Flag to rally necessary to .return to closer collabo(ation with the Australians rather than attacking it on the basis of RSL whose 155 sub-branch'es will, we hope, enable ill-conceived Canberra-inspired theories. We draw penetration to the 'grass roots' of our community. attention to the marked contrast with the amiable, Whilst adult people must be won over in the sh~rt equitable and largely non-political manner in which term our children (in more than 1000 schools m we got our Flag 91 years ago. WA) 'must also be brought to understand the Flag's ·The attack on the Flag could occur only because it special importance. · is v.ulnerable. lt is unprotected by legislation, so any A number of links with the RSL have already been Australian Government can change it without forged- but many more remain to be established. reference to the people. As it is, the will of the We of the Australian National Flag Association look majority of Australians will have relevance in -the forward to working with the RSL to plant our Flag eyes of the Government only in so far as it will affect ever more firmly in the hearts and minds of all the manner of change. Australians. The current manoeuvrings .indicate that the Joining the Association would be a good start. Governm'ent is seeking to circumvent the will of the people in such a way that it will not be. damaged You can get in touch with the ANFA by mail electorally. through· The Secretary, PO Box 7603, Cloisters Square, WA 6850, or by telephone on 521 7406. The stated intent of the Government does not reflect the true democratic process. lt is a classic P.G.N. KENNEDY A.O. example of\ how a political p~rty in power ea~ d,o Rear Adf'Diral R.A.N. (Rtd) V.E. HART, L.\(.0 . irretrievable damage to a prec1ous part of a nat1on s President Secretary heritage. . We can only lament that a couple of generat1ons of Australians have grown up with too .few eff~rts by authority (parents, schools etc.) to mc~lcate our Flag's prime place in our cultural hentage: No serious attempt has been made on a broad nat1onal ·scale to engender respect or reverence for t~e Flag .. This sentiment can spread in the community only when there has been developed a de.eply ~eld philosophical Understanding of all the dm:'e . ns1o~s of its true·meaning a.nd significance. Thus 1t IS easy to understand the attitude of so"me of our younger people, just as it is easy to un . derstan~ but, far less easy to forgive, a W.A. Senat~r ~tw was party to a 'flag burning' and got away w1th 1tl lt is extremely unfortunate that the Fl~g has become a -political football. Heretofore, 1t was everyone's Flag. Labor leader~ ~xtollee and defended it with just as.. mvch patnot1c vehemence , and conviction as did others. ~ · A continuing campaign · i~ .essential to combat _.,.Personalities at the State Congress, Geraldton 1992 - · . both the poiitical vulnerability and the lack of Brigadier Alf Garland with Annamarie Vis and Aaron Landwehr. 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I I K ·;I o"' t 1 r~ 1 Uatenlng Post-Spring 1112 - P8ge 15 SOUTHWESTPACIFICAREA -1943 THE CAPTURE OF LAB: PART 3 By Ward Curedale & Eric Stallard The 9th Division had learned the lesson of the nightmare behind it, the 24th Briga_de _was IJ<;>W Japanese during their withdra')'al from the Owen advancing towards Lae. There were sk1rm1shes With Stanleys, that nature when aroused may be more enemy troops, but these were dispersed with the aid formidable than an angry enemy. Major-General of mortars and shelling. The 25 pounders of .the Horii, the commander of the Japanese forces, had 2/ 12th and 2/6th Field Regiments had been brought lost his own life trying to cross the flooded Kumusi into action and were laying shells on the Lae airfield. River when being pursued by troops of the 3rd On 15 Septem.ber, two 155":~m gun~ of the 2/6th Militia Battalion. Regiment were also brought mto actiO':!. . Unfortunately the morale problem which had first As the 9th Division adva.nced, the Japanes~ hit asserted itself on the Atherton Tablelands again back with their own artillery and caused about 50 appeared in the 9th Division. Some battalions began casualties. The enemy was particularly opposing to describe " .. . the ration situation as totally the advance near the coast where the 2/23rd and inadequate and men are now definitely 2/48th Battalions were advancing. The 2/32nd experiencing hunger for the first time". In reality, Battalion became engaged in quite heavy fighting this emphasised the basic difference · between and killed 70 Japanese. The enemy inflicted 33 jungle fighting, where lack of supplies can be as casualties (ten killed). deadly as enemy bullets, and fighting in most other The task allocated to the 7th Division in the global areas. The Japanese could have written operation was to block the enemy's overland volumes on the subject. communications between M,adang and Lae. When There had been a temporary problem in bringing this was accomplished, the infantry were to attack rations from the beachhead over sodden supply Lae from the north and assist the 9th Division to lines, but this had been overcome. The ration capture the town and its port facilities. This stage shortage, while it existed for a few days, was minor completed, the 7th Division battalions were then to when compared with that experienced in supplying drive up the Markham/ Ramu Valleys and protect the initial defenders on the Kokoda track in the airfield construction which would be underway at darker days of the Papuan campaign. The Nadzab, in the Markham Valley. complaints persisted and when officially The Markham Valley runs northwest from Lae.lt investigated, the ration scales of the 5th, 7t!l and 9th was the land route along which reinforcem~ts for Divisions proved to be identical. (Chapter 13, the enemy Lae garrison must pass from Madang or Volume VI , "Australia in the War of 1939/45"). Wewak. The Japanese propaganda machine The immediate role of the United States 503rd demonstrated that it had "big ears". The ration Parachute Regiment was to secure the old Nadzab complaints reached the studio of Tokyo Rose, who airst~ip for d_evelo~ment into a multi-runway airfield broadcast that " .. . th.ere are 20,000 Australians lost for . 1ncommg a1 rcraft carrying engineering and starving in the jungles east of Lae". A battalion eqUipment and troops of the 7th Division. cartoonist later added his o Nn brand of humour by The parachute battalions were moved to Port saying "who in the hell says we are lost?" · M~resby; they were to be accompanied by four On September 7 a decision was made to land the off1cers and 30 men of the 2/4th Field Regiment as 4th Militia Brigade behind the 9th Division to protect an imprompt~ artillery attachment. The gunners the beachhead areas, and tfle 22nd, 29th/46th and had been tra1_ned to join the jump over Nadzab. 37th/ 52nd were in place on September 10. :rwenty-two a1rcraft were to drop dummies into the East of Lae, the 24th Brigade relieved the Jungle away from the genuine target as a diversion. scattered 20th Brigade and the 2/17th Battalion was The 24th . Militia Battalion located west of the moved to protect the improvised crossings over the Markh~m River was to move in and capture, or Busu River, now being utilised by troops of the 26th neutralise, a strongly held enemy position on the Brigade. The reports which had come into Blarney's bank _of the river, known as Markham Point. The headquarters on the river crossing by the 9th battalion had been reconnoitring this position for Division read like a nightmare. His well prepared weeks, but was held back for fear of drawing more and executed operation had been delayed and enemy troops fo the area. threatened by the torrent of a river. None of his The ~00 planes involved in the assault on Nadzab planners had assessed the capacity of the Busu wer~ a1rborne by 7.30am on September 5 and on River to react to sudden heavy rain. The enemy was the1r waY_ to the target. The armada was aware of the river's wrath and had kept its Lae accompanied by Fortress bomber planes carrying defenders well on the western ba{lk. General_ Douglas_ MacArthur and Lieut-General In the coa stal area more cheerful news was Kenney (Commander of the Allied Air Forces), available: the 2/32nd Battalion was showing both of whom watched the parachute drop. The progre ~ s . On September 12 with the Busu paratroops landed squarely on the assigned Page 16- Lletenlng Poet- Spring 1992 THE MERITORIOUS MEDAL In 1982, the National Congress of the League approved the award of the Meritorious Medal to pe! sons already. holding Life Membership, who had 30 years ?f.contm.uous membership and 25 years of outstandmg serv1ce to the community and tfleir fellow man. Twenty medals were to be issued annually. . The medal is worn on the right breast and dlsp,layed whenever service decorations are worn or on ?fficial RSL duties or at RSL official functions: A mlm~ture medal and a lapel badge have also been produced. Both insignia are of gold-plated silver . and are accompanied by a Certifica~e . WILLIAM DUNCAN The first awards of the Meritorious Medal were Mr Duncan, who joined the League in 1945, was made in September 1983. This year three West awarded a Life Membership in 1977. He has held Australians received the award. many offices and his outstanding energy, enthusiasm and leadership have been an inspiration to other members. He has engaged in youth activities and vis~ting the sick, and he had a significant involvement in the restoration of the Mt Lawley War Memorial. He is, indeed a worthy recipient of the award. AUB'"'REY JOHN SPENOLOVE Mr Spendlove joined the League in 1948 and was awarded Life Member~hip in 1979. He has held every appointment in his sub-branch, was a member JOSEPH EDWIN REANY of the Geraldton War Veterans' Home Committee Mr Reany, who joined the League in 1946, was and a Country V ~ ce President for ·the North-West awarded his Life Membership in 1982. He has held from 1970 to '1986 and for the Northern Wheatbelt every office in the Nedlands Sub-Branch and prior from 1986 to the present. He has beef! actively to the establishment o.fthe War.Veterans ' Home was involved in all matters affecting the veteran and a driving force in caring for veterans in the Sunset local community, and his dedicatron and efforts Old Men's Home. His outstanding service to the have made him a most worthy recipient of this ex-Service community has brought great credit to award. him and the League. A most satisfactory tactical situation existed in early September. The 5th Division, having taken South West Pacific Area -1943 Cont. over from the 3rd, was moving on Salar:naua, the 9th dropping grounds, met no opposition ana was ashore east of Lae, and Bena Force was proceeded towards their designated assembly harassing the enemy further up the Ramu Valley. " areas. Within two hours, patrols were watchihg all The airfighter squadrons, located· at Bena Bena, approaches from the Valley to Nadzab and more T~ili Tsili and other secretly-built airstrips, were on importantly, work had begun on the old airstrip. call to meet expected Japanese air attacks. The not to wait too long as the carrying the gunners of the 2/4th fighter pilots were The five aircraft American destroyer Reid had been attacked and it Field Regiment were not quite so successful. The Allied air forces of the droppin.Q immediately alerted the gunners came down west of the assigned (the USS Reidwas a radar• tre ~ s there was one incoming enemy planes ground; some landed in and equ.ipped ship located strategically in the path of cas.ualty, an injured shoulder. To the surprise of the to attack needed as .there any Japanese planes sent from New Britain artillerymen, the guns were not the Lae landings). were no targets. The Americans had achieved complete surprise and were unopposed. To be contlnufld Listening Post -Spring 1112 - Pege 17 If you have a sword and wish to sell, you !'ave a problem. How do you make c_ ont~c_t wrth a genuine e rivate collector who 1s ~JIImg to pay SPECIALISTS IN THE generously? This is your oppo~tumty l? convert COLLECTION & DISPOSAL something that is gat h ~ rm~ dust !nto OF ALL TYPES OF t;onsiderable cash. To avo1d d1sapp~m~ment , please HURRY - Funds NOT un/Jm1ted. 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Also driiJks and ice aeams. ~ . . «Daylight' discoynt of 25% on all meals ·~ REPAIRS TO MOST MAKES & MODELS ll.OOam to 4.00pm Monday through Friday 4/20 STRANG STREET Phone 335 7790 SOUTH FREMANTLE A/ H 337 5574 Page18- Listening Po1t- Spring 1992 SALVATION by Len lkin ' Along with many others, I spent some time as a ammunition loading and handling, etc. Some guest of the·Emperor of Japan during World War 11, parties were drafted for shipment to Japan, where and the reference to "Salvation" applies to August they worked in coal mines. 1945 when Japan sur.rendered and we reluctant In early January 1945, I was detailed with a party guests were liberated. of 300 Australians, British and Dutch to proceed to a The Malay-Singapore campaign with all its small town called Ratburi, situated on the Bangkok• c~nf . u . sion and controversy is another story. lt is Singapore railway line where it crossed a large river S1.gruf1cant C?nly for the fact that, following the fall of call~d the Mae Klong. ~mgap_o~e, 1t was the beginning of those long years The railway bridge w~s originally a substantial m capt1v1ty. steel bridge built pre-war by British engineers but it The fate of Singapore was written at Dunkirk and had been bombed out by liberators, which were the Battle of Britain and confirmed at Pearl Harbour· becoming increasingly active over the whole area. the final nail in the coffin was the tragic loss of These raids were sometimes so sudden that we Prince of Wales and Repulse. . often tried to dig ourselves into the dirt with our bare Mr Keating, in his recent criticism of Britain, hands. At .the same· time, we would cheer like stated that Britain had abandoned Singapore, banshees while the bombs were dropping and the leaving Australia vulnerable. This statement was machine-guns chattering. All hell broke loose- as stupid and unfounded. You may have my personal you can imagine! assurance that thousands of young Britons remain Our task was to unload trains travelling between buried on Singapore and adjacent countries and will Singapore and Bangkok, ferry the freight across the lie there forever. river on barges, and reload the train waiting on the I have no intention of repeating the depressing other side of the river. Our working day, seven days details of the sadistic bastardry that transpired over a week, was 7.30 am to 6.00 pm, unless a special those years of miserable captivity. I know one or two train at night required handling. There was of my old mates will understand why I practise this generally a daily morning train from Bangkok and restraint. There is an old Russian proverb: "lt is only one in the afternoon from Singapore. those who have supped from the same bowl can tell On 15 August at 3.30 pm, an agitated Japanese how the food tasted." You would find it difficult officer arrived at the work site. After much shouting to believe some of the incidents that did occur and at the guards and the Japanese( NCOs, we were after so many years even I find them hard to believe. lined up, counted and marched baek to camp. This All servicemen in the heat of battle- Australian, was a complete reversal of usual procedure ana the British, Japanese or whatever - can troops were muttering and conjecturing as to what understandably·be guilty of some atrocity, but the might be happening ... possibly an Allied landing on ·premeditated sadistic torture culminating in so the Malayan west coast and we were to be shifted many deat~s. as carried o.wt by Japan when it ahead of a Japanese withdrawal. thought-it was winning, is not acceptable under any Next morning we were lined up for roll-call and rules of war. They called in bushidochivalry- what told that trucks .would be arriving for us within 15 a load of rubbish! minutes. We were not given any information Sufficient to say it was a long three and a half regarding our destin~ion and were loaded, or I years. I am not sure if you can describe any period of should say packed, (standing up) into open tray time as long or sho'rt, but it certainly seemed a long army trucks with two Japanese guards armed with and never-ending three and a half years. rifles and bayonets to each truck. We moved off and · This brings to mind the story of the man who passed groups of Thais along the way. They declared that if you didn't dr.ink, smoke, back slow cheered and waved to us, much to the annoyance of racehorses, or associate with fast women, you the Japanese guards. The waving and cheering was would live a lot longer. His·friend denied this and a complete reversal of form on the part of the locals, said it was not really a lot longer, it only seemed like who were generally impassive and always seemed it. wary of the Japs. To show us apy friendliness could only mean s.omething out of the ordinary was afoot. The death railway as. it was called- Thailand to . . Burma- was completed and running in late 1943, We travelled along a main road, if you could call it and most of the survi.ying POWs were· withdrawn that, unsealed and narrow, for about 100 kilometres south to camps closer to Bangl SENIORS RECREATION COUNCIL OF WA (INC) BICYCLE HELMET REBATE SCHEME . FOR SENIORS Scheme to be launched on 23 OCTOBER 1992 Mazzucchelli's by Hon. Graham Edwards MLC Minister for Sport and Recreation ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS CLA IM FORMS I. Sen i or~· Card Holders will be available at 2. Sales Receipt for Helmet> I. Bike Helmet Shops Jewellers pur~ha,cd after 15 .lulv 1991 2. Bi.:ydc Shops 3. Compkt1on of Claim Form J Main Libraries Sdwmc to he administered lw Will purchase for cash Se'""''. R r~ r cation Council of \V;\ (I n~) ROLEX, PATEK-PHILLIPE, Enq•uro, ·~ to (09) 387 9742 OLD POCKET WATCHES, LARGE DIAMONDS, OLD GOLD AND DIAMOND ~~Dffi~~~~ JEWELLERY. ~~ Call at any of our 6 stores or PIPE FOR·SALE used 195mm Class a PVC pipe with rubber ring joints from $7 per · service centre. metre plus t e.es. e~bows and valves from the previous ret1culat1on system @ 25% new price. For f urther details contact EFS 639 Murray Street, West Perth . Tel 10971 25 4840 Fax 10971 25 4843 Phone 321 8511 PO Box 1541 . Bunbury 6230 Page 20- Listening Post- Spring 1992 To arrive home to those who loved us, and whom w~ l.oved, wa~ our. main objective, our si.ngle-· Salvation cont. mmded-obsessron. Each day, although exciting and full of promise, was frustrating in· our urgency to pe ~ne. home - back to all those happy things we egg on side and the rising sun 6n the other pole) remembered and dreamed about during those l9ng were mrssmg and had been replaced. We finally years. · dreV( close enough to recognise the replacements and, wonder·of wonders, one was the Union Jack and the other Stars and Stripes. This was the actual mome~t of the long awaited and prayed-for Salvatton. lt. was an emotional moment. and 1 regretfully ANZAC CLUB realise how sadly I lack "Churchillian verbosity" in THE CLUB WITH tny a~ility to adeq~ately convey how we all felt; but the srght of that Unron Jack and all it meant to us will · A DIFFERENCE live for~ver in my memory and, I am sure, in all our ANZAC HOUS'E memones. The sight of those flags and all they meant must be the climax of the "Salvation" story. 28 ST GEORGE'S TERRACE I squirm now when I hear the hypocritical PERTH nonsense of our Prime Minister calling for a change in our National Flag. lt is not the flag that needs Drinks below hotel prices changing, but attitudes of those people who are Meals and snacks available actually and mindlessly advocating change. Financial League members are members of the club The J.apanese guards and their rifles were soon Country members are especially welcome bounced out of the trucks, our own POW Australian Unit and private functions catered for. and British office·rs having taken over the administration of the camp. We were on our way For further details contact home even if it took another three and a half months Club Manager, Mike Gibbon before I landed in Melbourne on my way to or telephone (09) 325 9079 Tasmania. Geraldton Congress: Saturday night dinner / WE WILL ASSIST MEMBERS IN All AREAS OF THE LAW INCLUDIN.G: • Service, Disability and T.P.I. Pensions. • Jl\dministrative Appeals Tribunal • Wills and Deceased Estate.s KOTT • Family Law GUNNING • Motor Vehicle Injury Claims· BARRISTERS & SOLICITORS • Criminal and Traffic Law • Property, Business Settlements and 66 ST GEOAGE'S TCE Leases . 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I arise this morning at 4 o'clock and walk a qua·rter suffered! There were attacked by Zeros and had to of a mile to the camp to call the.cook. land or be shot out of the sky, so they landed on the turned into We have breakfast and are now out on the marsh beach, ran along for some distance, and . unloading the trucks and trailer. At 10 o'clock we are the sea with one tank on fire back in camp with trucks and trailer rescued and all The t.icfe was at its full and the waves washing over the goods safe. the mamplane put out the flames. There were eight 18 months of age The Chev has gone ahead to try to find a track men, a wbroan and a baby about the baby were through the bush to our destination, while we load aboard. Two of the men and killed by an explosive up the stores. We have decided to leave half the wounded, and the woman on the floor and stores and half the timber at this camp and come bullet. One of the men put the baby . She was killed back and fetch them as required. lay over it and the woman lay on him and the child wounded and died later. Both lunch and are now on our outright, At 1 o'clock we finished men also died from wounds. way. I wish I had a picture of the conditions urider in touch with Broome by radio, which we are travelling. Just to push a track through They tried to get have heard them and th~y came the bush w1th the trucks where the growth is too big but the J.aps must get out and chop our way over again and dropped a stick 'of bombs which or too thick, we have to machine-gun~ed the through. luckily did no harm. They also plane again. The men lay down in the water while at a well about 30 miles At 5 o'clock we arrived the raid was on and afterwards went off into the . Some of the chaps are looking a from the Mission : lt was ~ix days before a party from Beagle Bay the gills. I have warned them about bl!sh big green about M1ss1on Stat1on found them. They were practically without first boiling it, drinking·water in these parts exhaus~e~. hav!ng h.ad no water except what they Now, after filling the tank but they take no notice. could d1st1l, wh1ch was about half a medicine glass have discovered a dead with about 50 gallons, they an hour. They had some food but not very much next time they will listen to 'roo in the well. Perhaps and their clothing and gear was scattered about th~ me. beach. camp, about three miles At 6 o'clock we make The party that found them - which included to make this our base from our objective. We intend Warrant Officer Clinch- hurried the sur vivors back tents. one for the camp and have erected three to the Mission without stopping to bury the dead .. in case it rains. Well, stores and the others just (When I say hurry, I mean as fast as they could; they we have three miles of tomorrow is the great day; on~y mules and ~ cart so could not travel very and rock and had very rough going through the scrub qu1ckly.) Later Mr Clinch went back and buried the will make it. We will finally sandhills, but we think we others and collected some of the instrumer~ts and strike it right. be driving by COf!lpass, so I hope V!e wireless gear but could not find any of the diamonds 19:12:42 supposed to have been on the plane. lt appears that , owned by a chap named 5 am. I am just going to call the cook. How that in their absence a lugger ~almer of March 1943), put must hate me. I have to call him every (see the West Australian poor blighter , collectes the morning. · mto shore near the machine diamonds, took them to Derby and distributed some . We have baked Breakfast is finished by 6 o'clock of them to the Aborigines with the idea that he would p~fftaloons . we have beans and This is the first time latt::r get them back as the Aborigines had no idea of about used' our flour. The cook doesn't know much the1r value. However, the police got wind of this, so him plenty of making dampers, but we have given Pal mer took them back to Broome and handed them 7 instructions and are hoping for the best. lt's now over to 'the authorities there.) .o'clock. raining fairly steadily and looks like keeping on for some time. We are due to start off across the We have been worki.llg all the afternoon on the ,. bush for the plane. The scrub is pretty thick and plane and have partly dismantled one propeller and 't many tools wi th looks like hard going. part of the port wing, but we haven us today so will do better tomorrow. T,he lads have o'clock. At last we are here. What a track! Some 11 souvenir hunting but have found very of the trees the Chev truck could knock down with been busy vatue. Mr Bennet got a Dutch steel her big iron bumper bar, but most of them we cut little of any helmet and an air cushion from one of the seats and the axe. If the chaps never worked hard before with the others got different odds and ends · -do today. We have three tyres several of they certainly including some shrapnel from the bombs. ' punctured with stakes and a~e lucky not to have had more. Owing to the high sandhills we have to stop I~ is now 5.30 pm and we hare just starting back for the trucks about a mile or so from the aircraft and camp. What a job! All the trees we knoc.ked down on walk the rest of the. way. · ~ , the outward journey are sticking up just sufficiently and we have to walk ahead (Whahiterrible time this-machine must have gone high to make it awkward so the trucks can get through. through. 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We left the cook and several yesterday and today, and we had fish for tea both other chaps in camp today so hope they will have tea nights, mostly bream, but also some rock CC?d . lt was rea.dy for us when we get back, as we are all quite an enjoyable change ravenous. . Today we got the port mainplane off but the Bo~s lt is nol!V 8 o'clock and we have just arrived back in says it's no good for salvage, though there are quite .camp. Two and a·half hours of solid work and am I a lot of parts that are not damaged. I expect when we tired. go over in the morning it will have been washed out The cook has a good-looking mixture of corned to sea, as the tide today was very high, right.up to the mutton and potatoes with st~wed apples to follow, machine. We also got the control column, hydraulic and st~aight after that I am going to bed. The gear and de-icing equipment out of her, so that was wireless chappie has succeeded in getting through not too bad. to Pearce to let them know we arrived here safely. 22:12:42 . 20:12:42 This morning the chaps aren't eager to get up. Seven o'clock and we are off again to the plane. They have had a bad night. lt rained heavily and last night it rained again very heavily and Bill and I there was also a very strong wind. One of the tents had to sleep on the back of the truck. lt's still raining blew partly away and left the chaps sleeping in the but not too hard. We had to walk ahead of the truck, rain. We must have had three inches in the night throwing trees off the track but now it's alone. Even the wax matches won't light and I have comparatively clear. · quite a job getting the fire going in the morning. I have been talking to Warrant Officer Clinch, who About nine of us walk ov.er to the aircraft. lt's thre.e was the first to go out to the aircraft. lt appears that quarters of an hour's walk and it rains all the way. On the woman of the party was killed while the machine the beach the sand stings our legs and faces like was in the air. The Captain (Smirnoff) was wounded, needles. During the night the sea has washed away as was the man who protected the baby. He got an the port mainplane and has even shifted one of the armour-piercing bullet in the thigh and is now engines we had got out on the sand. Today I take the paralysed in that leg. One of the others was rest of the hydraulic gear out as the tide is very high wounded in the knee and died later, and the fourth and there is a chance of the machine being washed man, Daan Hindrikz, was killed outright in the first out to sea. We leave for camp about 11 o'clock. burst of shooting. lt appears that Smirnoft and three Bill and I forget our eating utensils so we have to other men started to walk to Broome and were met go back to the aircraft after lunch. What a walk! We by some of the Broome Aborigines, who were discover the mainplane on the beach about a mile getting out and heading tor Beagle Bay. The from the plane. lt is very battered and of no further Aborigines took them along with them while qne of use. the group walked to the Mission l (40 miles across lt's pointless country) in one day and then went to bed and wearing clothes up here for they get didn't wet so quickly and take tell Mr Clinch the news until next morning at a long time to dry, so I just 7 wear my bathing.-trunks, o'clock. The WO sent a wireless message with a waterproof ground• to Broome sheet over my and left at 8.30 am to find the plane. Two Wirraways shoulders. . went up with food and water for the survivC?rs, which What with the sand and wind, I get very chafed on kept them going till he got there. the legs so coming t~ome at lunch time, I take off my trunks and continue 5.30 pm. We are just the journey in just the ground• starting out for camp. We sheet, much to the amusement have taken the port aileron and wing-tip of Bill. Anyway, this off the same thing happens plane as well as a lot of internal fittings. The engine to him so I have the laugh. chaps have managed to get two propellers. off and I have learned today that the woman passenger on we have nearly removed tile port mamplane. the plane was only about 23 years old. We find quite Tomorrow will see a bit of a difference if the Japs a lot of her clothes which have been uncovered by leave us al'one. A Jap reconnaisance plane is the wind from the drift-sand which had covered supposed to come over here every Monday. You can them. bet your life we will be keeping a good look-out. 23:"12:42 21 :12:42 Today breaks bright and fin ~ after a clear-night. Well, no Japs came over today. Perhaps it was too We walk over to the machine and do a bit of work rough and stormy for them, but nevert.heless I kept a before the tide is too high. I am concentrating on good look-out. I mentioned to t_he. B~ss about getting the port wheel and undercarriage out as the mounting a guard but he seemed very 1n~1fferent , so tyre seems OK and the undercarriage is 1got a chap to keep a look-out and ~ept . one . myself . I undamaged. After dinner I go back early before the think the Boss is a bit depressed about the s1ze of the others and have a swim in the surf. The sea is very job. He has almost droP.pe~ his b_undle and is very high, right up to the tail of the plane and very rough, much inclined to push the a1rcraft mto the ocean. H_e but good sport. 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Fax number is Pt::ople with the objective of finding employment for (09) 2200625. . clients out of work, The Vietnam Veterans and Defence Forces Job Link ~rogra _ mme (VVDFJLP). began fr9m two basic prem1ses; f1rstly, that those who have committed t~emselves to the defence of their country are often RSLVIDEO disadvantaged • when they try to find civilian employment; secondly, that in the absence of direct ''THE RSL'S FIRST Government assistance, the best way to address the problem is for those concerned to band together • 75YEARS" and do it themselves. Active since 1987 and originally formed to assist · Janne Martin Video has recently produced a video Vietnam veterans, VVDFJLP now helps any ex• documentary to help the League celebrate its 75th Defence personnel and their immediate family anniversary. Entitled "The RSL's First 75 Years", it members to find work - it has had a success rate has been approved by the RSL National Executive. that must be the envy of many other employment services. The production covers major episodes in the League's history from its formation in 1916 to the But there is a down-side. A good success rate in present and takes an informed look at its c urrent these times of acute economic difficulty can only be functions and role. lt includes the background and described as 'poor' when compared to the ideal. events surrounding .the formation of the RSL, the Reasonably calculated to be far better than that of League's role in the conscription debate during The Commonwealth Employment Service, World War I, fighting for repatriation benefits, VVDFJLP's placement rate is still severely treated soldier settlement, the great depression, the by present conditions. League's role in the defence debate, formation of Work cannot be found for many applicants and the RSL volunteer defence corps prior to World W~r they face a worsening economic situation. The 11, the League's involvement during World War 11 , present Federal Government's policy of reducing interstate rivalries in the RSL, Anzac Day and Defence Force numbers by 10,000-11,000 can only pilgrimages to Gallipoli, cold war years and exacerbate the problem. Not only will tl:le nation's communism, Korea, Malaya, Vietnam, international defence suffer, so will many who once served it. aid work and the League's welfare role at home, RSL The Government would have us believe that those clubs, parliamentary lobbying and the League's , who leave the services are catered for through future. A section on the ,history and role of RSL various employment assistance and training Women's Auxiliaries has al{§o been included. · programmes, but ev~n cursory examination of these There is rarely-seen archival footage in the video schemes shows that they are di'rected at a very as well as interviews with Bruce Ruxton, Alf Garland narrow band of eligibility and for only a short time. and Sir Will4am Keyes. To those who have been out of the system for a few The 74-minute video, warmly.commended by Alf years or whose service was less than 20 years, Garland and Bruce Ruxton, costs $29.95 (plus $4.50 avairiable Government assistance is limited to the for postage and handling) and proceeds 'from sales dole. will go towards veteran welfare. VVDFJLP is an organisation that performs very Members can purchase a copy by writing to Janne creditably despite the. impediments of extremely Martin Video, 171 Sydney Road, Coburg, Vie., 3058. tight budgeting and limited resources. Phone: (03) 3841922. (Please enclose a cheque with One of 'its needs is more money. Without your order). adequate funding it will not have the capacity to perform what it sees as its obligation and duty. Another vital need is to find more jobs so as to gain the strength to maintain the kind of pressure that comes from the clear demonstration of success, and DUBBO SERVICE to·make it ever more difficult for funding bodies to withdraw support. FOR VC lt is in this area that the successful can contribute. ' · They can give VVDFJLP first option and the chance A Commemoration Service for Pilot Officer to find suitable ex-defence personnel when R.H. Mlddleton VC (RAAF 1940-42) will be hel~ In vacancies arise in their organisations, shops, Dubbo NSW on November 28. businesses or companies, thereby helping those Members seeking more Information can write personnel and their _families as. ~ell as the to Sqn Ldr Rick Edwards OC RAAF Base, Palmer organisation that is ded1cated to ass1stmg them. 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Members are nominated for the unhea~d position ahd are appointed by the Minister for Aged, the frail aged can so easily go and unanswered. lt is also important to identify success Family and Health Services for a period of two years. · and aChievements and to ensure the continuation of The National Forum is comprised of each of the beneficial ·programs. 'In aged care, this is done State and Territory Chairpersons as well as through the Consumer Forums for the Aged who members representing a range of age-related have direct access to the Minister. organisations and people with special needs such Consumers have advocated the use of plain as older people from Aboriginal, Torres Strait infor~ation ; Islander and ethnic communities. · English to ' provide basic !o r consideration for those from non-Engllsh speakmg The State and Territory Forums meet quarterly. backgrou.nds and for information and services to be Copies of the minutes of .these meetings are provided with due consideration for cultural forwarded to the Minister for consideration. State differences and needs. Forums conduct consultations within the establi~h . e~ These are some of the messages we are taking community and have a number of from aged consumers from Broome in ~he north, working parties to explore spec1f1c 1ssues. Augusta in the south and from metropolitan Pert!'J The National Forum meets biannually and has direct to the Minister for Aged, Family and Health also established an Information Working Group and Services. During the first two years of the Forum, a Carers' Working Group. These workin~ groups messag·es have been coming from seniors around report to the National Forum at each me~tmg. Australia and we must continue to encourage Each State and Territory Forum is supported by a seniors to speak out and be heard! Departmental secretariat officer and t~e Office for the Aged, which also supports the Nat1onal Forum. DEBORAH KIRWAN . : Liaison with all areas . of the Commonwealth To arrange for a visit ~ Forum members ~ a Department of Health, Ho.using and Community meeting with your group, telephone the Consumer Services through .the Off1ce fo.r the Aged has Forum Executive Officer, Chris Pemberton on involved Forum members in a wide range of (09) 426 3679, or toll free for country callers ?n consultative and advisory proce~ses . 008 198 008. The Forums have had considerable input to policy mak ~ ng, particularly to the Mid-Term Review of the The findings from the WA Seniors Working Together consultations ~nd those.o! the Whealt-belt Aged Care Reform Strategy. T~e Forums also t~e consultations held w1th Abongmal and non• played a rnajor role in the cons1derat1on of Aboriginal community members we~e provided to content of the User Rig"hts package a!ld 1ts the Minister. dissemination to older consumers, and m the development of an .informatio!'l. s.trategy for the Aged and ·commumty Care DIVISion. Comme!lts have also been provided on health prom?t1on issues, including the development of a Nat1onal Food and Nutrition ~olicy . .. KEEP THE FLA·G Listening Post- Spring 1992-Pege 31 NEED ALAWYER? lfsotlum Ftemrg Mee ens ... stand back and enjoy your own party and let Australian Spitroast Professionals do all the work. Criminal Law succulent meats, cooked to Conveyancing perfection, are comp/imented by Wills & Probates colourful selected salads from the · Personal· Injury Claims pick of the crop. . Workers Compensation Commercial & Corporate Law Applications under Mental Health Act PHONE Suite 3, 2()3 Burslem Drive, Maddington MARK 246 1252 Tel: (09) 493 1399, Fax: (09) 493 1903 \\Veterans' Affairs Veterans, War Widows & Carers Veterans' Affairs now offers the following services ONLY to eligible Veterans and War Widows, ON THE • In-home Respite Care and SUNCOASf • Emergency Short Term Home Relief AT THE R.S.L. CLUB These services will assist you to c6ntinue ST. 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FINAL H0ME With his ~ompany pinned down by enemy fire and ot the Nollamara-Nort~ Perth Sub-Branch, the only bullets flymg around his ears, Private James club in Australia to be so honoured. ~e~ther Gordon ch~rged the machine-gun nests, Sergeants Andrew Warner-and Laurie Behan from k1llmg the four machme-gunners with his bayonet. the Swan Barracks Sergeant's Mess recently Pri~ate Gordon's actions in the Syrian desert on attended a meeting o·f the Nollamara-North Perth the· mght of 10 July 1941 earned him the Victoria Sub-Branch to presenftt:le painting and medals to Cro~. , · the club. Si_nce 1985 a port~a it of Private Gordon and a copy James Gordon's medals included the Victoria ~f h1s medals (!nd V1ctoria Cross citation have hung Cross, Africa Star, Pacific Star, 1953 Coronation m a place of honour n the Sergeants' Mess at Swan Medal and the 1977 Jubilee Medal. Barracks in Perth. SGT MICK MINCHIN With·the closing of the Mess on 26 June 1992, it Army Public Relations Perth (09) 328 0650 became nece~sary to find a new and permanent Sergeants Laurie Be/lan (leh)-and Andrew Warner (centre), from home for the painting and medals. the Swan Barracks Sergeants' Mess, present the painting and representative medals to Nollamara-North Perth RSL Sub-Branch In 1944 James Gordon became the second President Mr Allan Wray (right) and club Membership Officer Mr Victoria Cross winner to be grant~d life membership P~ter William• (centre) . 2/ 10 Battalion. But before long he was a Major in 2/48 Battalion in Tobruk and then second-in• command of 2/24 Battalion. Appointed to command 2/28 Battalion on ? ~ March 1942, he was in hospital Vale when that ·unit lost practically all its fighting strength at Ruin Ridge, near El Alamein. In the words of the Official Historian, Loughrey VAI,E-JACK LOUGIIREY · rebuilt the Battalion "in so short a time into a first- . rate combatant unit" that it gave outstanding service CO ofWA's 2/28th Battalion in the decisive battle for El Alamein. He controlled crater, a Leongatha on 2 July 1909 and operations in the "Saucer" from a bomb JacK was born at under German at Ballarat Agricultural High School and hole in the ground constantly educated Battalion played a significant Grammar School. He studied law at the mortar-fire. The 2/ 28 Melbourne holding the German. counter-attack thus and Y"as admitt~d. ~o part in University of Melbourne the final breakout and victory. practice on 1 June 193~ . He pract1s~d as a sol1c1tor, enabling skilfully and honourably, for more tlian 60 years and We wish to assure Ethel (Jack's wife of 53 years}, was active until the week of his death. his surviving daughter Yvonne and the family that to his country in war and in peace will When· only 19 he was commissioned in 37 Jack's service not be forgotten. Battalion AMF was-promoted Captain in 1937 and Major in Janua'ry 1940. Hi~ seniority was a handicap J.C. McALLESTER in securing an AIF appomtment and he dropped MAJ R.L. as· reinforcement officer to. South Australia rank to secure a post Listening Post- Spring 1992 - P.ge 33 · ..;· DON'T GET RIPPED OFF!!! SEE Bad Back BLAKE TIMBER N o t <~nymore, the Stefanie Recliner Chair ~uarantees all over posture support with built-in lumbar. Superbly upholstered in your choice of leathers or fabrics, it · DISCOUNTS . accentuates good looks and practical Design for any 266 Treasure Road, Welshpool 6106 shape. Made in W.A., Guaranteed for 10 years. 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(SN STOCK LENSES) • WIDEST RANGE OF SPECTACLES - CHILDRENS, BUDGET, TO HIGH FASHION '> oe SUNGLASSES • L OW VISION AIDS • PROFESSIONAL ADVICE ON NEW LENS DESIGNS • SPECTACLE REPAIRS • CONTACT LENS SOLUTIONS • PENSIONER DISCOUNTS Page 34 - Llatenlng Poat - Spring 1992 NORMANDYVETERANS' ASSOCIATION The 48th anniversary of the D-Day landings on the Macarthur UJWtl, the swrender of Japan: "Men since coast of enemy-occupied France was the beginning (5.f time have s.ought · p~ace . Vari9us commemorated on 6 June 1992 by a parade and methods throughout the ages have been attempted march, led by the Pipes and Drums Band of to prevent or-settle disputes between nat ~ olis . All in Presbyterian Ladies' College, followed by a service turn failed, l ~ a\!ing the·only path to be byway of t~e of rem·embrance in St Columba Church crucible of war. 'If we do not devise som~ greater and Peppermint Grove, the Garrison Church of the more equitable system, Armageddon will be at our Normandy Veterans. ~ door. The problem is basically theological and The parade and service were attended by involves a spiritual recrudescence and numerous ex-service associations and the Hon. Sir im·provement of human character. lt must be of the Francis Burt, KMCG, AC, QC (who was flying spirit if we are to save the flesh." Sunderlands·during the Normandy campaign and Later, when the Chaplain said: "Having regard to who is Patron of the WA Branch of the Normandy history, very careful thought should be given before Veterans' Association) and Lady Burt attended the making any change to the Australian National Flag, service. Colonel and Mrs F.W. Statham {Sister the Flag under which so many gallant navy, army Vivian Bullwinkle), diplomatic representatives of and air force personnel fought, suffered and died ... Britain, Poland and other Allied countries, surely having the British flag in the upper corner of representatives of the Royal Australian Navy, Army our flag is an hobour, not a disgrace", there were and Air Force, the Commander of ttie United States shouts of "Here, here" from members of the 7th Fleet, members of State Government and the congregation. Opposition, the Commissioner of Police and other After the service, the parade marched past Sir VIPs were also present. Francis who took the salute. Refreshments were The service was conducted by the Association's provided in the Church hall where Lady Burt cut a Chaplain, Ron Hill, who served in the Royal Signals beautif~lly decorated·cake made by the wife of one during the Normandy Campaign. In his sermon, the of the Normandy Veterans and a picture (painted by Chaplain stressed the necessity of working for a member of the Merchant _Seamen's Association) of peace and quoted the words spoken by General a Sunderland was presented to Sir Francis. THE MAKING OF A TRADITION Ueutenant-GeneraJ.JohiJ' Gr~Zy, ·centre, the newly pr(!~oted Army Chief of the General StaR,. visited Victoria Barracks on the day.of his appointment (May 1) for discussions with ~he Land Commander, Major-General Murray Blak'e right. He paused while inspecting the Victoria Barracks Guard, providecf by the Holdsworthy- based 2nd Cavalry Regiment, to speak with Trooper James "Blinky" Coverly, 20, from Guildford, WA. TraditioniJ/Iy senior officers have previously worn the British-style peaked cap. The General chose to wear the slouch hat as his preferred headdres~ and has_ r~pl~ced on his personal e!f!blem the ~ritish Lion with the ~ing ,Sun, the Arniy.'s official badge, "The new crest1s much more meamng/r.JJ to theAu~tral.an Army. Ourpresent linJcs with the United Kingdom are l ~hrough the Queen, whose crown is still there as part of the badge, the General said. Llatenlng Poat- Spring 1992- Pege 35 Before you even think about. Our help travels with you. travelling, call the RSL Pathfinder RSL Pathfinder will also provide you with all-in- one travel insurance· covering baggage. cancellation. Travel Insurance Plan. liability and medical expenses. all Because Pa thfinder was set up by the RSL supported by a Helpline card providing specifically to assist RSL members and groups e mergency assistance 24 hours a day. travelling overseas.. · worldwide. 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These were supplemented by Navy Long Tan Day, now known as Vietnam Day was and Air Force personnel, bringing Australian celebrated at the State War Memori~l and by many numbers to a total of approximately 49,000. Army Sub-Branches throughout the State on Sunday 16· combat-troops were introduced in May 1965 and, by August 1992. Armed $ervices ~ hiefs and other January 1969, the peak was reached with dignitaries attended the services· marking the aay as aproximately 7,200 soldiers on active duty. On 27 an important one of remembrance of Australia's December 197.2. the new Australian Government history. announced that all defence aid to South Vietnam TREVOR LLOYD THE WEARING OF UNOFFICIAL MEDALS Official approval nas not been given for Aust ~ alian events connected with each of these awards all• Servicemen to wear unofficial medals. Advtce to occurred before 14 February 1975} the.date the this effect has been given by Doug.las ~tuckey, Australian honours system ;.vas estaolished by ~ er . Official Secretary to the ~overnor Gen~ral. Majesty (as Queen of Australia) on the advice of the then Australian Government, · ~nd that the unofficial He referred to several unoffici~l medals such as . medals identified were not included rn the official the Mayor of Syd(:ley Mepal, HMS Sy_dney/Emden Australian system of honours ana awards.' Medal, and the Sydney/ Emde.n City of Perth Medal, He advised that a serving -member of the Defej:lce Tobruk Si~ge Medal, Bomber: Comm~nd M . e~~l , Force was precluded by th~ relevant provision$ of Normandy Medal, _ ~COF · Medal, . 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The ploy never failed to attract the enemy aircraft from the main targets. Finally, warned by coastwatchers and their own patrolling Cats that an invasion convoy was on the way, the Australians destroyed their base and supplies to make an organised withdrawal south. The whole action had been a prelude to the Battle of the Coral Sea in May 1942. t. When war broke out with Germany in 1939, an The Church is for Everybody and we would love to see you at PELL'S SURPLUS STORES Discount prices In: • ARMY & NAVY SURPLUS ST PATRICKS CHURCH • WORKBOOTS & CLOTHING 47 ADELAIDE STREET, • CAMPING & HIKING GEAR FREMANTLE • WET WEATHER GEAR • DOC MARTEN SHOES & BOOTS Our Mass times daily are 12.10pm and 7pm • SWORDS' & REPLICA GUNS WEEKENDS WE BUY & SELL Saturday Evening Vigil Mass 6.30pm \ SECOND HAND GEAR Sundays 7am, 8.30am, Mass in Italian 9.45am Mass I lam, Evening Mass 5pm 325 2143 Solemn ~03 WELLINGTON ST PERTH (Between Myers & Barrack St) FATHER JOHN HANNAH Phone 335 2268 Fax 430 6076 R.S;L. 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Dunng the first attac.k the Mavis had-descended) facilities for the flying boats and carefully from 10,000 feet to only' 600, attracted by the lucrative· camouflaged fuel dumps. By October 1941 most of target of a Cat moored offshore. Pit. Off. ·Moore the :-vork ha9 been completed with RAAFstaff arriving quickly started the engines and zig-zagged madly1 dunng the fmal stag~ of construction. across the water as two 100 lb bombs dropped onl either side and sent up Mari_ne equipment comprised an 1800 gallon two plumes of water. While the: Mayi~ circled t~e Cat trying to take off the AI F opened ~ refuelling barge n.amed Betty June, a bomb scow and ~~ m.a~hme a small launch _w1th a 1.25 h:P· engine. A few weeks w1th.a QUn. At the same time the Cat crew1 JO.med m fmng funously upwards. Airborne at last· before evacuat1on they rece1ved a standard airforce 1 crash boat. Mob re's aircraft took to the clouds while the Japanese flying-boat contended itself with dropping, The base usually held 90,000 gallons of aviation another two bombs. fuel as well as a supply- of bombs. The former was dispersed in 45 gallon drums in thick scrub. A To complete the visit the raider poured machinei thousand drums were brought in regularly by the gur:' fire around two native boys, Benny and Daniel, in. RAAF vessel Wanaka, sufficient for thr.ee weeks to a small launch. On return to the shore they angrily\ two mo~ths, depending on the amount of flying requested rifles to personally respond on the next1 carried out by the Cats stationed there. In addition arrival of a "B_alus bilong Japan". . i there were emergency fuel dumps on nearby Fiorida On departure the Japanese Island. aircraft had appeared . to be damaged and issuing smoke orfuel.lt wasJater' Four Cats, drawn from 11 and 20 Squadrons at Port reported to have arrived at Kieta and subsequentli Moresby, were initially based at the AOB. Three crashed on takeoff there. No claim was made by-the carried out dajly searches as far north as Bougainville RAAF or army back at Tulagi AOB! and south to Noumea. Meanwhile one rested up, concealed in an inlet some 50 miles away. These Thereafter the raids were from 6,000 to 7,000 feet same flying boats with their huge endurance could and were preceded by·three or four leisurely dry runs operated i rect back to the east coast of Australia if the over the target before the bombs, up to 5001b, came occasion warranted it. The Tulagi raining down. Despite the consiste.nt raids ll'ttle, AOB staff were damag~ responsible for refuelling and arming the Cats as well was done until the last few dciys when f oat: as providing accommodation for the men that flew plane dive-bombers came into action. Normally the;. them. Minor servicing was done by aircrews Japanese flying-boats came in thr ~ es or fours but on ~ themselves. · one day there were nine. In addi'tion there were at ~ least two attacks by land-based Mitsubishi' (twin· The RAAF staff at Tulagi averaged 24 personnel, engined) Ne/Is. · • consisting of twelve wireless operators, eight boat crew, a medical orderly, an armourer ~nd an OIC at Fig. Off. to Fit. Lt. rank. Supplementing them was a detach!llent of the 1st lnd~pendent Company AIF numbering around 20 with Lt. Don Russell in charge. There was also a permanent native staff of 32 islanders, who were supplemented with local conscripts when necessary. . Port Moresby .was Tulagi's parent station and transmitted nightly operational orders to them for the Cats. The Cats searched from dawn to dusk, · returning to the base for the evening meal a_nd sleep. Crew reports and sightings were transmttted to Townsville and the Central War Room through M~resby ,. Three watches w!3re maintained: a~ aircr'aft pomt-to-point and telerad1o. The last was linked to the coast-watchers, including the famous ~ason and Read, right up to Boug_ainville a~d the AOB c~ntacted each ·twice a day. lt was. a h1g.hly orgamsed and smooth running group, operating over.a vast expanse of water and islands; the nose, eyes and ears of the north-east .approaches to Australia. Wome~ and children on Tulagi proper (the t Government station) and Gavutu had comm~nced · Japanese Navy crew loadin~ up theil- 'Mavis,;llying boat at Rabaul in1 • being evacuated from 14 December 1941 . Tulag1 AOB Apri11942. J • l • -..;- .. " I'\. I Listening P~st - Spring 1892:.... 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One was· was 42 feet across and eight feet deep but the station slightly damaged, with the instrument panel being :-vas absolutely untouched. Indeed the only damage rendered useless, and. Pit. Off. Townsend departed . m more than 30 attacks was ~m iron. hut the airmens' and flew it to Rathmines for repairs. Fit. Lt: Ekins' Cat mess and a badly damaged store. There'were to be no A24-23 had its mainspar· damaged in the same raid casualties ~ue to.. the fickle bombing :and seemingly and ~ould not ta.ke off. In an attempt to save it fro'!' charmed life led by the airforce and army there certam destruct1on tt:le RAAF crash boat towed 1t However, o.ne surprise for the RAAF personnel had . south to Aola for possible salvage. been the d1scovery of English writing on part of a The RAAF's slit trench system of protection against bomb fragment that.they·had found on the ground. lt the raids was entirely satisfactory and borne oot by was deduced t~at we were getting our own back from 'tne fact that we had not a single casualty. There was a stocks left behmd at Rabaul or elsewhere. dugout in the.side of the hill but it was found that A feature of the bombing was the extremelY. tight personnel preferred the slit t.renches. As lor:tg as they formation kept by the Japanese pilots and a ·black cou!d see what was happenmg there was little or no puff of smoke that was the signal for bombs away. pamc. . When they had finished their run the aircraft On the n1ght of Thursday, 30 April, the RAAF at invariably turned to port to·allow the gunners to use Tulagi was warned by a coastwatcher that Japanese their cannon on the def~nders below. The one vessels were steaming south-east down the advantage of the bombing, wh~n it fell in the seas, Solomons and were <;>nly 1~0 miles away. By 1 May was the welcome addition of fresh fish on the menu. t~ey were only 90 miles d1stant and sheltered that mght and all the following day, Saturday, in A small, battered launch arrived on 7 February with Thousand Ships Bay on Ysabel Island. They were five members of the AIF. They had escaped the unaware that the coastwatcher Kennedy was almost Japanese landing at Kavieng, on New Ireland. dir~ctly above them and keeping the RAAF posted on . Hugging the coastline and island hopping they had the1r every movement. At dusk that evening the made their way to s~fety. vessels put to sea ~gain . Meanwhile the Cats left each morning at dawn and Fig. Off. Peagam, anticipating the seriousness of managed to continue their searches unhindered. On the situation, had all RAAF personnel withdrawn to 18 March Sqn. Ldr. Chapman in A24-2, out·of Tulagi, nearby Florida Island at 6 a. m. on the morning of the located five American floatplanes on the south east 2nd. Th~ exceptions wer~ three key ~en, Cpl. Gully, end of Rossel Island. Landing in the lago·on, six LAC ~1att and Cummmgs, mannmg the radio members of the sJranded crews were taken aboard watches. At 6.30 a. m. the Ma ~ flying boats arrived. and flown to the AOB. The rescued men we're from Again the coastwatchers further north had warned Task Group 11.7, commanded by R. 'Adm. 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Those on board were just expecting'\ <)• oe ove-rboard to safety as it was riddled with bullets and riddled with bullets when it pulled up and headed for · quicl,sly sank. lt w~s later claim.ed, by some observers, Tulagi. · · · · that heetlded up Jn the water with the wheel still in his Two heavy ~ruisers sped past the ~roup at 11 a.m., • hand. ·making about 25 knots, in· the directton of Tulagi. In That evening the RAAF, with the-help of the army retrospect it would appear they were American, commenced demolition of the base. All . building~ enroute to the Battle of the Coral Sea on that same were burnt, except the hospital, bomb dumps day. exploded, ~uel destroyed, petrol barge dynamited and Two alternatives were now open to those on the bomb barge scuttled. lt was reported that the flames Balus. The first was to follow the usual track of small courd be seen 40 miles away. vessels and hug the islands heading south. To escape, in the event that Catalinas were not · available, the RAAF had earlier impre-ssed a 28 ton The second was to cut across the open sea to coastal vessel named the Balus (bird) from the island Esp~ritu San.t~ . Havi~g al~eady been sighte~ .it was trading company 'Carpenters'. The vessel had· been dec1ded the.f1rst ch~1ce m1~ht be fatal. Desp1te th~ee standing by at Dende, on the south coast of Florida days ·and mghts w1th~ut .s1ght ~f . l~nd an<;t lac~mg Island, for some two months with its European · proper ch~rts or nav1gat1on fac1htJes, they arr~ved cap.tain. Charlie Bird and native crew. Duripg this safely at midday on Saturday 9 May after an anx1ous penod 1t was camouflaged with mangroves and was voyage. completely invisible, even to our own Cats wh.lch Vila and safety was reached (14 May) a_fter an 11- knew its location. A quarter of the vegetation had to day journey where the party was greeted near the be replaced each day, a~ the mangrove died and harbour mouth by a low-rlying Walrus off the exposed the vessel. Leander. lt was here·that they were well looked after At 1.30 a.m. on 3 May the Bafus headed south. From by the Americans for two we~ks before bein~ finally their position ijboard the escapee·s could see fires evacl;lated back to Sydney, With the RAAF V1la A~B blazing on Tulagi proper, caused by the Japanese contmgent, aboard the armed merchant sh1p shelling as the enemy vessels softened up the non- Manoora. existent defences before landing troops. Onl9 a day after the Japanese took Tulagi American The first stage of the retreat was to Aola on aircraftfromthecarrier, Yorktownsweptinwithdive• Guadalcanal and the party arrived there just before bombing and torpedo attacks to sink a destroyer and dawn. The Balus was once again camou.flaged and several smaller craft and damaged several careful inspection from a thousand feel Pnor to this Court·... s·.,.·ADFJ' . Im' . .• all the European passengers were con~ealed under ... , OUl • 1 . . Llatenln~ Pent - Spring 1H2 - P8gel1 ARE YOU INTERESTED IN RETIR-ING.IN THE FO.OrHILLS? LANDSCAPING · If we're not * Choice of 2 or 3 oedroom units pric~d _lopping your from $105,000-$132,000. trees, you may * High standard offinish. be paying too * Nursing home on-site much! * Secure non-profit organisation of 25 Reg . No. 0061554G years experience with a commitment • Trees lopped and manicured tp to caring for seniors. customers' request If you would like to find out more about this • Stumps removed Retirement Village surrounding Mount • Yards cleaned and all rubbish removed St Cammilus Nursing Home in Lewis Road, Forrestfield Free quotes q.ll areas- we will beat any please contact He/en McDonald or Joanne · genuin e written quote Whitely on (09) 314 2499 CALL US LAST Fully insured Southern Cross Call Shane on 018 919 866 all hours Homes (WA) I ne OR 490 2536 A/Hrs PO Box 169, Hamilton Hill6163 '25 YEARS OFCA RING' MATWAV TRAVEL Lie No." 9TA00244 From the people who know and love cruise shipping here Is a wonderful opportunity for western Australians. GULL SOUTH BEACH SERVICE STATION Cnr South Tce &. Douro Rd SOUTH FREMANTLE -FULL DRIVEWAY SERVICE- spectaU:zJng In all mechanical repairs for all makes and model cars . . • Lube and Oil ·Tune-ups ~ Brake &. Outch All WORK INCLUDES SAFETY CHECK AND IS GUARANTEED. FREE PICK-UP AND DELMRY PH: 335 9299 F!_age 52- Listening Post- Spring 1992 ~ - ·- . I2:EFENCEISSUES ,. A , . ~()~M OF NATIONAL SERVICE? In 1989 the National Executive of the RSL invited extensive interviews and discussions would take State Bran 508 RAILWAY ROAD, PHONE3782544 s~~ KARRAKATTA • 26 Katamunda Road. Most Country Areas Servaced Guotdtord. 384 2832 ...... ------.. YOUR HOME IN PERTH * COMFORT * VALUE * LOCATIO.N . GREAT GET-AWAY DISCOUNT PACK·AGES AVAILABLE Enjoy warm and friendly country style hospitality in a city hotel conveniently situated in the heart of Perth. The Chateau Commodore boasts: • 133 Rooms with full facilities • Isabella's Restaurant • Oriental and European Food • The Chatz sa;. • Swimming Pool and BBQ area . • Free undercover parking· CHATEAU COMMODORE PERTH 417 Hay Street Perth ~'bone (09) 325 0461. T~ll Free 008 999 061 Page 54 Listening Poet Spring 1992 ... GERALDTON CITY RSL I .. 'I· ~....,. . • ' \· . ~ , · ~(/to \ .l"· ;. . . •• , RETiREMENT VIiLAGE a~ded _. ." :·· neither the L?~our Party 'nor the Coalition ~n EQUITY SHARED Oppos1t1on have pol1c1e.S., on. National Service Training but -th.i~ ~as i,n · 1 ~ 8a! . Now- three years HOUSING'COMP_LEX on - we see pollt1c1ans of all Parties scrabbling to pick up the pie~e.s of t~e gross unemployment mess, 101 FRANCIS STREET, cre~t~d by. the1r man and mismanagement, and .GERALDTON · . dev1smg schemes s1m1lar to those we proposed in 1989! "YOUR .CARE and COMFORT... OUR AIM" RS~ Construction of four: two-bedroom unit's, with lockup The is often denigrated for its retrospective, garage/store, floorcoverings, front and rear garden areas, narrow-mmde9 concern for matters of self-interest. close to beach, shopping, medical facilities, hOSP.itals and In this case we ~ere way ahead of the game- but 'recreational facilities. no 01_1e cared to listen to ~ur percipient analysis and Geraldton, 430kms from Perth, is a fishing, light industry, port and agricultural centre for the midwest region, and Is a far-sighted, long-term, Wide-ranging proposals. most pleasant city for you to consider your retirement. Is. it too -late for " ONE NATION" and "FIGHTBACK" to me[ge their differences and Equity Purchase Price ... $87,000.00 which is the cost of construction to the RSL. accept ·a solution which would enable the youth of For further information please write·to: one nation to fightback from the .depths into which our Governments have cast them? Secretary: P.O. Box.1243, Geraldton WA 6530 OR PHONE: Presldent:.AIIan Ellls (099) 641282, Secretary: 'ABLE' DACRE P~m Defence· Policy Committee Burgess (099) 64 1520 . . Defence Committee rep.resentative_s a!'d some~mbers ofthe Rockingham Sub-Branch a.ttenda briefing ~n curren~ navy facJlities on 15July 1992. Leh to right: R. Hmk/ey, P. Flrkrns, S. Pantrng, Capt Eames, A. Dacre, D. Hrnldey, T. Lloyd,.J. Surndge, T. Rubenstern, P. Wakeman. · . · . Listening Post - Spring 1992 - Page 55 SPECIAL LOANS FOR SENIOR.S Recent falls in interest rates have ·dramatically reduced income on investments/superannuation, particularly for retirees. There is now a st5ecial Bank loan designed for Seniors, which allows the equity in the family home to be utilised for any purpose. Briefly features are: • Loan am9unt up to 20% of value of family home. • NO repayment oj principal or interest until the home is sold • Attractive interest rate • Prompt approval and settlement • Establishment fees can be deducted from the loan • Appointment in the cqmfort of your own home If you and your spouse are 68 years of age or over, we ~an arrange aspecial loan for you through Advance Bank Australia Ltd. Phone Mortgage Mutual Credit P /L (A member of the Institute of Finance Brokers of W A) on 4 7 4 2688 CONDOLENCE LOUNGES A NEW CONCEPT- A NEW LEVEL OF 'sERVICE. Karrakatta Crematorium Complex comprises three (3) new Chapels of exceptional quality. So outstanding are the facilities t}1at the Metropolitan Cemeteries Board received the Premiers Civic Design Award - 1.992 and the Bristile Award for Most Oustanding ' Architectural Achievement in WA- 1991-92. · METROPOLITAN The warm .and peaceful Chapels are complimented by lounges CEMETERIES BOARD where condolences may be offered to the bereaved in a comfortable and dignified environment. RAILWAYROAD KARRAKATTA .. POBOX53 UARFMONf WA6010 Refreshmet').ts can be arranged and served in the lounge following the TELEPHONE -'(09) 384 7144 FACSIMILE - (09) 384 9273 Cremation Service. · . ~ OPEN.DAY~ 18th OCTOBER 1992 You·are cordially invitecl to inspect these lovely facilities and the Flowering Rose Gardens at Karrakatta on Sunday 18th Oc.tober, 1992 from 10.00 a.m. to 4.30 p.m. ' Co)'Tlplimentary refreshment will be served in the lounges. Further-information on Condolenc~ ~ou . nges can be obtained from Cherie Anderson, 'l 384 8776 or Funeral Directors at time of need. . ' Page 56 - Llltenln'g Post - Spring 1992 . --~-~- VETERANS' AFFA:ERS . ' "VETERANS TO CHOOSE HOW THEY ARE TAXATION.. AS.IT AFFECT.S PENSION~ · Rs lSSESSED FOR PENSIONS" Pensioner Tax Rebates On 2 June 1992 the Minister for V~terans' Affairs Pensioners in receipt of one of the following Ben Humphreys, issued a news release to inform the TAXABLE pensions are eligible for tax r~bates : veteran community that "A new way to assess how a veteran's quality and enjoyment of life are affected a) Age and equivalent Service Pensions. by yvar-caused disabilities was introduced in b) The widow~· pension (but not the War Widow's Federal Parliament ... and will take effect on 1 July Pension which is.NOT TAXABLE). this year ... Under the new system veterans choose c) The sole parent's pension, · · how they want to be assessed for pensi'On purposes. The.new system aims to produce fair, equitable and EXAMPLE: N9rrnally a single person with a taxable consistent results. lt will be reviewed, in incom.e of $12,000 w<;>uld pay. $1 , 32~ tax but the consultation with the ex-Service community, after pensioners rebat~ reduces 'tax· payabl~ ~Y $(589.50 12' months ... a veter.an's right of appeal ro the to $630.50. The rebate·reduces to zero when taxable Veterans' Review Board would remain, ' irresp~ctive income exceeds $17,516.00. 'lt should be\noted that of the choice made under the new system," Mr receipt of a part,pe!1sion of (say) $1.00 per fortnight Humphreys said. · will qualify for !he ~ull pensioner re,bate. Briefly, the veterans now have the options of three choices. Interest Rates Chqice 1 allows the veteran to be the judge for the With the continuing fall in interest rates, persons effect of the disability on personal life. with income at present suf·ficient to prevent them Choice 2 allows a delegate of the Commission to from receiving a taxable pel')sion,' may now or soon· allocate an average rating for the level of medical be in a position to succes$fuJiy claim a pension and impairment, if the veteran has difficulty in assessing henQe become eligible for the pension rebate. This lifestyle. situation should be carefUlly ~etched. Choice 3 requests the Department of Veterans' Affairs to assess the veteran's disability after filling New Locations for Taxation Office ( in a new Lifestyle VQuestionnaire, which . is a simplified version of the old one. The Taxation Office has moved from St Geotge's Terrace to two new offices in · North bridge and The Department of Veterans' Affairs has indicated Cannington. The Northbridge office (.phone that Choke 3 may take lo.nger to process than 268 5111) will handle areas north of the river and the Choices 1 and 2; therefore, it ;s our opinion that north west. The Cannington office (phone 268'6111) , veterans approach ex-Service organisation will handle areas south of the river as wp.ll as the representatives, or the ~SL's Welfare Officer, for south west of WA and 'the eastern Goldfie!ds. professional assistance in the matter. At the same time a revised Guide to the Assessment of Rate of Veterans' Pensions (GARP) was introduced after extensive talks with e~ :. service PENSIONS: ARE YOU GE't-TING THE organisations who found the previous GARP too BEST· DEAL AVAILABLE? inflexible and intrusive. The RSL Veterans' Affairs Committee emphasises Although it is established procedure for the the need for veterans to see·k professional advice Department of Veterans' Affairs and contacting before filling in the new Life.style R~ting and/~r the Le.gatees to SL!ggest to widows of service new Lifestyle Questionnaire. Th1s p~ofess1onal pensioners that, if they are not in r~ceipt of ~ War advice may save time in the end or unnecessary Wido~·s Pension, they should consider transfer ~o a problems with an appeal. ~ension from the Department of Soci~l Security; it is possible that some widpws may not be fully·aware of the difference in benefits. TELEPHONE CONCESSION PAYMENTS The following are avaiilable to widows of service pensioners who are aged over 60 years and are not Eligible veterans will receive the annyal indexed war widows or service pensi·oners in thei'r own right: telephone allowance· -of $13.00 per quarterly instalment instead of vouchers. ... From OVA $255.30 pe,rJortnight • P,tus Pharmaceutical Allowance · Certain. eligible dis~bility .pensioners will also receive the new allowance: 1.e. double amputees From DSS $306.10 per fortnight and those on an EDA or special rate. 'Plus Pharmaceutiqat Allowance Listening Post -l Spring 199~ - P~ 57 Enjoy your next holiday .at the Military Antiques AMBLIN Perth's only Professional Military shop CARAVAN PARK specialising in: BUSSELL HWY, ·vASSE ~ MEDAL MOUNTING 6kms west of Busselton and MEDAL REPLACEMENTS fronting HAT BADGES on to the Beach ... HELMETS • MODERN COTIAGES SWORDS and • ON SITE VANS MILITARY REFERENCE BOOKS • lSo POWERED SITES BATTALION HISTORY BOOKS • SHADY TREES & ALL FORMS OF MILITARY • PLAY AREAS ANTIQUES, BOU9HT & SOLD • BBQs • MODERN LAUNDRY FACILITIES John Burridge . • DOGS ALLOWED ON LEASH 91 Shenton Rd. Swanbourne Through the week please phone first. Write to ]udy and Frank Frimstom SAT 9am -lpm P.O. BOX 232 BUSSELTON WA 6280 . Ph: 384 1218 or Telephone: (097) 554079 Member o Claremont R. S. L. . . PARSONS Motorise Your Bike · As seen in ~ usfralian Post PANEL BEATING & GOVERNMENT APPRbVED SPRAY PA·IIITING Suits all Mountain Bikes. Motorised Tricycles for ageo and handicapped See Dave for personal service . CALL CYCL~MAN . for further 2 CLEMENTSON STREET, information or demo ride. BROOME · 279 Canning High~ay , Palmyra ·. Tei:(09·1).9:SS 0&9 PHONE 3391520 Mass times at CHRIST THE KING CHURCH 61 Lefroy Road,' Beaconsfield WA 6162 CRIMEA LIQUOR STORE ,.SHOP Saturday Vigil 6.30 pin 8 CRIMEA SHOPPING CENTRE, Sunday: 7 OOam. , 8.30am, lO.OOam CRIMEA & MORLEY DRIVE, MoRLEY 12 Noon Spanish Mass,- 7.()()pm Marriages and .Bap'tisms by appointment phone.335 1636 Shop for all your liquor requirements at budgetpri~. Mass times at HOLY CROSS CHURCH . 27 Ommanney Street, Hamilton Hill We welcome all R.S.L. Members and their· Saturday Vigil 6.30pm · families. Sunday: 8.00am Po~gue'se Mass; 9.30am English, ') ll.OOam Portuguese Mass . Marriages and Baptisms by appointm~nt phone 335 1636 Phone 275 107.6 · P~a- · sa- Llatenlng P~t- Spring 1992 ·Letters To The Editor . .. ::::::::::::::: : :::::::::::: : : :::::: ::::::: :: :::: : : :::: ::: : ::::::: :::: ::,:::::: ::::: : ::::::::::: :: :: :: ::::::::: : :: : :: : :::::::::: : ::::::::::: ::: :::::: :::::::::::::::::::::::::::: : :::::: ::::: ::::::: : ::::::: : : : ::~=~:: :::: :: : :::::::::::::: : :::: : ::::::: : :::::::::::::::::::::: :: ::::::::: :::::::: :::::: :::: : ::::::::::::: ; ::: ::::: :: ::::::::: : : ::: :: : citizenship means. Indeed, ·this in.sens itiy,e VIDEO• incompetent exhibits all that is worst in the German KOKODA TRAIL BATfLES character. He does not realise· that, but for these "' "senile" who "did.n't exactly earn ag0od reputatior( I r.ecently h~d the opportunity to view an uncut and their comrades . in two world · wars and its versron of the vrdeo tape on the Kokoda Trail Battles . concomitant mischief and misery and for whicQ._his which was produced under the title "The Bloody compatriots were responsible, neither he nor his Trac.k", by the Australian Army Training Command. . fellow immigrants would have the privilege of livi n:g Firstly I would like to say that the tape should be· in generous Australia. seen bV all ex-servicemen, particularly those who Thisclaim of . ci . tize · n~hip is cle~rl , y a cpnv.enienoe fought rn P.apua and ~andated New Guinea 9ur.ing and a pretence··and an·apology·must be d.emanded World War 11. The tape sh.ows, for probably the first and, as an act of contri·tion;· ·reinfo-rced by ·a time, the magnificent delaying· action fought on the substantial donatlon,to Legacy . . ·. : .. · Kokoda Track by the young, and basically I svbmifthat his paper should be closed down for untrained, men (average age 18% years) of the 39th causing mischief; his citizenship be revoked and he Militia Battalion under Lieut. Colonel Ralph Honner, be deported·as an undesirable alien. This response while awaiting reinforcement by the well armed and is mild co·mpared to what I would have received from trained men of the Australian Imperial Force. his Nazi forebears had I been so ·p·resumptuous. I have known all my adult life about the respect JOHN DEAN and salutation the men of the 39th, and later those of· 93. Coode Street, the 2/ 14th. Battalion, had for their commander South Perth 615.1 (Ralph Honner), but not the.orig.in. The video tape ' . shows that he was a magnificent leader of young EDUCATION HELP ·FOR . men under adverse situations. Australia still owes · him a debt, and this is illustrated In the video. -. ·CHILDREN. OF · · · - Those who served in ·World War 11 a-re still VIETNAM VETERANS · ... ~ bewildered as to how a commanding officer of such calibre and worth to the Australian nation could · If you are a Vietnam veteran, with a child coming have been given such little re.cognition and reward. up for full-time higher educ ~ tion and money is a This"'was probably one of the few blots on an major problem, the Australian Vietnam w a.r otherwise generally unblemished r~cord of the Veter~ns' Trust may be able to help. , . Curtin Government. General Blarney's actions were The Trust's Vietnam Veterans; Trust ·Education quite clear ...._. he wanted volunteers, at all cost and Assistance Scheme (VVTEAS), which is concerned was prepared to sacrifice even his brilliant officers witn costs of post-secondary. e duc~tion for eligible to this ~ tm . . . children, niakes a limited number of grants of $3,500 In the wor<;ls of William·· shakespeare:."this story each year throughout Aus , tra~i . q,, , o,n t9p o·f Austudy. shall the good man teach his son from this day to the . This finali'cial help: will continue for·the duration ending of the wori<;L But we in it shall be · of the students' courses,' provided th,ey meet certai:) remembered .. ." (Henry V: Act IV. Sc.3). conditions. ~ I wouid like to congratulate. Major General John Tq be ~ligj_ble to aP.ply,, appli <;: ~ ~ nt ~ . mu ~ t p ~ : Hartley for appending his namelo this long awaited , revelation - the Australian . Army is obviously in * _t he child of a Vi~tna!ll veterar ar.d appiY. ing under the age of 25 . more able hands in 1992 than it was in 1942. Thank •• t • you General. * enrolled, or planning to enrol, in af_uiHime post• W. CUREDALE WX36952 se.condary course up to first q~ . alificatior,~l e v e l a't TAFE, u · ni ~ rsity , bu ~ iness · col1eg e / et c . ~ . * with the 11)eans test (which relates clo§ely t0 ANZAC·TRADITION Austudy crit~ria) . · · ' , To date •.two young Western AustrQiian adults ar~ i am enrage~ by the report on page.2 of The West among earlier recipients of grants unde·r the Australian (19 July,- 1 ' G~rmans cross swo~ds ov~r s c t) ~ me ; both are .doing .well at . UI:liv~rsi ~ ¥ , , .. Anzac hero.es") that a German·language newspaper Anyone '.Vishing to app)y, or · int ~ r e st ~ 'P · i Q finding should -presume 'to dispar~ge the age and the out more details, is encouraged to contact the ~ou rage of the Anzacs. · Trust's Reg!o.nal Se.crefarY!n. ..P ~~ h . , fv1argo.t bl a rn es~ The crass bloc ~ head, who. clair:ns to be al') • Phone (09) 221 1159. ty1argot,1works part-time, b~ · Australian citizen has no understandrng,·courtesy, she will return all in ~ss.a g · es ' left o.n. the ~ · chivalry or a c'onscious.ness of what Austr:alian · . .answerjng-machine. ' . . . .: .. : ·J· • ...... L!atenlng Post-S ring 1992- P.aaa.59 (! ~ .. r------~---, I .I SECURITY I I ASSURED I W·ITR · L------~------~ . . TRE·E * FORCE §~ • Trees Skilfully pruned. • Tree Transplanting MORLEY 275 1847 • Storm ·oamage For the ultimate in hair care and personal • Hazardous Trees Removed • Powerline. Clearance friendly service • Root zone Treatment Reasonable rates every day Phone us last For the best quote Specialising in S8714G& * Permil}g * Tinting * Cutting ' SPECIA~ DISCOUNTS TO All R.S.L. MEMBERS *Cut rates for pensioners every Thursday* CLIPSAL ELECTRICAL ACCESSORIES ~ -~ - . ~ wilca·Mistral MONUMENTAL WORKS tEADERS IN THE ELE-CTRICAL FIELD RSL MEMBERS & 1-"AM/L Y 5%DI SCOUNT • I. AWN & GENERAL MEMO R I AL~ FOR Tl:iE ·LAST 70 YEARS • RI:NOVATIONS & ADDITIONAl 1\'0RK • STONE CI.JrriNG AND .POI.ISifll' Pege so- LlsteniMg Post - Spring 19t2 . Letters cont. APPRECIATION THANK YOU I wish to exp'ress my sincere gratitude for the On behalf of the RAAF Association passengers assistance rendered me by Mr Norm Johnstori and who toured the Top End .by Classic coach ~nd Mrs Patricia Rowland: Norm for his past and on• attended the Darwin and Broome Commemoratron going work in presenting my case before· the Services, I extend sincere thanks to Mr Terry Veterans' Review Board and Patricia for her Donnelly, President of the Gascoyne Sub-Bran.ch. professional • assistance and counselling in my personal problems. On the last night of our tour we stayed in Carnarvon and were much impressed by the Both these wonderful people have shown memorial to the 635 men who went down with compassion, logic, and understanding: qualities HMAS Sydney off Carnarvo':l on 19 November 19~1 . hard to find these days. I want them to know their . At 8.30 on the Sunday mornmg, as we were leavmg efforts are very much appreciated and I sincerely Carnarvon, Mr ·Donnelly made a special effort ~o thank them bot!}. · attend the memorial and led us in the Ode as we patd BOB HENWOOD our respects to those sailors. Unit 8, 1 Wellington Street, NORMA BRUCE Mosman Park WA 6012 WAAAF ~CIOCCIOOCICOOO"".....:r,;..,.oer_r-r..rJ"...c:oer./"J"J"./"./"./"./"J"J"J"....c:r...c:r~ooOOCOCCCCIOCICICICIOOOCIOCI ' CCICICICICICICIOCIOCICICIOCICICIC , Lost Trails ...... CAN YOU HELP'l OCIOCCICCIOCICICIOQCI~J"J"J"..o--JOOOrJ"~./"J"J"./"..o--~JOCICOCICCICCICI~JOOOCIOOCICIOCICICICIQCICICIQOCICICICIQCICIOCICI . HMAS NIZAM MEMORIAL ENGLISH & AUSTRALIAN Members of the 'N' Class Destroyer Associatio11 EX-SERVICEMEN AND (WA Branch) are in the process of erecting a Memorial to the 10 crew members of the H~~S WOMEN'S CLUB Nizam who lost their lives off Cape Leeuwm m A few years ago, my wife Jean (who died last July)' February 1945. and I founded the abov~ Club in Kalgoorlie. The Memorial is ·being er~c~ed near. t~e Sadly, due to lack of fu'nds, the Club had to close, lighthouse at Cape Leeuwin and, tt ts hoped, tt wtll and I now write to appeal for the return of the Club be dedicated on 11 February 1993, the 48th banner ... or any information about it. Anniversary of this tragic event. ARTHUR NEWITT We would be glad if anyone. can assist us ~n 38 Manchester Street contacting relatives of the followmg men who patd Victoria Park 6101 tt1e Supreme Sacrffice on that fateful day: Leading Seaman Colin S. Ryder. Official No. W1225 ARCHIBALD (Jock) DICKIE g':~lnary Seaman Garnet.J. Hill. Official No. H2725 1 am tryin~ to locate Archibald (Jock) Dickie, a (Tas) Off' . I N Royal Navy able seaman, who came to Australia at Ordinary Seaman John S.W. Barnett, tcta o. the end of World War 11. . B5081 (Q) 0 0 Able Seaman Victor C.J. Keys. OffiCial No. S7606 Jock from Kilbirnie in Scotland, was from a well• known 'salvation Army family and would be now in ~~~:V§eaman Alfred G. Kerr. Official No. S8275 his early seventies. L.H. GARNSWORTHY . ~~~:V~eaman Alien w. Milich. Official No. PA2184 59 Pascae Street / Williamstown Vie 3016 ~r~lnary Seaman Keith J. Mills'. Official No. PA4702 (SA) Off' . I N KEITH'MASSEY Ordinary Seaman Leslie A. Holloway. 1c1a o. Would Mr Keith Massey, ex-RAAF (434287), or PA4696 (SA) Off' · 1 N Able Seaman Vincent G. Richardson. tcta o. anyone kn~wing his wherea~outs, ple~se contact at the PM4069 (Vie) . Miss Vera M. George, a warttme pen-fnend, Stoker John ~ou lton . Official No. P~ 48 ~ 1 (SA). following address. 20 Orrest Drive, Windermere Replies to: Mrs DorEngland LA23 2LD _ 6150. Listening Post- Spring 11K12- Pege 11 Lost Trails cont. SQUADRON LEADER.HUGO• AJDfSTRONG. DFC* RAAF I would like to contact the family of, or·anyone who knew, Squadron Leader Hugo Armstrong DFC* BEAUflGHTERASSOC~TON RAAF, from P"erth. He was killed in action on 5 February 1943 as CO 611 Squadron RAF. · OFWA I hope to gather enough information to include Sq.uadron Leader Armstrong in a book.about RAAF ATTENTION: ex-members of RAAF and RAF fighter aces. All letters will be answered and all Beaufighter Squadrons. ... i n f o r mat i on i n c I u de d i n t h e boo k w'ill We· propose to form the above association and acknowledged. use the facilities of the RAAF Association Club at LEX McAULAY Bull Creek for our social gatherings. Please indicate PO Box 937 your suppQrt by writing or phoning one of the Belconnen ACT 2616 organisers: Keith Nicholson, 19 Lillian St, Cottesloe 6011 Phon~ 384 4627 RONCURNER Tony Davy, 35 lrvine St, Peppermint Grove 6011 Phone 384 6562 Kevin Francis King, of 7 Miller Street, Yarraman, Jack Sandford, 4 Hesperia Ave. City Beach 6015 Old, would very ·much like to contact Ron Curner Phone 385 9056 who comes from Prospect, SA, and who served·with him in the War Graves Commission in Darwin. There were four RAAF squadrons: no. 31 at Darwin and no's 22, 30 and 93 in New Guinea and the. SW Pacific area flying Beaufighters, ~ea red and hated by the Japanese and known as "Whispering WANTED TO BUY Death". Eggs-A-Cook by C. Longmore As most of the personnel and crews of these The story of the Forty-Fourth Battalion. squadrons came from the Eastern States, the squadron associations are based over there, so we Please contact R. Lundie (09) 382 3100 Bus have decided to form a local association and invite (09) 447 0835 A/ H. . personnel from all squadrons to participate. KEITH NICHOLSON 19 Lillian Street, Cottesloe W.A. 6011 384 4627 SAPPER G.· PRA1T WX25287 I have the above soldier's dog· tag which I picked up after an ·explosion at Kapooka (Wagga) in 1945. I would like to return it and can be contacted at the address below. A.W. HANCHARD 3 Chamberlain Road Wyoming t\ISW 2250 DOUGLAS McGUIRE I am trying to trace a frierd from my childhood days at the Swan Boys' Home (later we were both fostered ouno a private home). _His name is Douglas McGuire or M~guire and his rtickname was·Maggie. He was at one time in the f6BN in Darwin and later in New Britain. He was like a-brotherto me, and I would like to see or hear from him again. C. EGGLESTONE -. 68 Arundel" Avenue Keon Park Vie 3073 Phone.03 4694638· Pege 82- Lletenlng Poet- Spring 1992 CLAIMED BY.ENEMY ACfiON ~Y Vie Jeffery, Navy Public Relations Officer (WA) In t~e 50th anniyer~a . ry year of the first Japanese bombtng of Darwm, 1t IS worth recalling that there were many Allied merchant ships lost to enemy action in Australian "Xaters during World War 11 other than those sunk m that attack. At least 32 merchant ships and more than 400 men were lost to enemy aircraft, s1.1bmarines and mines off the Australian coast during World War 11: this tally does not include sh'ips damaged or successfully escaping after being attacked. Wartime security restricted this information and. when the war ended, tf:lis chapter in Australia's marWme history was virtually forgotten. One successful wartime escape was that of the 950,0-tonrie coastal passenger .ship and wartime troopship Katoomba en route from. Fremantle to Adelaide on 4 August 1942. The Huddart Parker motor vessel Barwon which survived· a Japanese submarine attack when a torpedo detonated before In approaching darkness at 7.1 0 pm whilst the striking the ship, showering it with debris. ship was 200 nautical miles south-south-east of Esperance, a surfaced Japanese submarine shelled ashore with 11 of the 84 survivors dying on the and chased the Katoombaforthree hours before the beach. · liner's speed and return fi.re caused the sub to break off the attack. Dureenbee (Australian): Shelled by Japanese submarine 1-17'5 off NSW coast on 3/8/ 1942, sl;le Possibly the luckiest Australian merchant shi13 of drifted ashore north of Moruya Heads with three the war was the 4250-tonne steamer Barwon en crew lost. route from Melbourne to Port Kembla on 4 June Fingal (Norwegian): Torpedoed by Japanese 1942. submarine 1-180 off Nambucca H~ads , NSW, while Just before daw, 33 nautical miles south-south• carrying military equipment to Dal 18/1/1943 while er:1 route to New Plymouth, New Zealand with the loss of two crewmen. Koolama (Australian): . On~ of the glamoM_r s~jgs on the Australian coast,_this carg~/pass~hij ~~ ~~fP, w.~s bombed by. a Japanese flymg-boat. tfl , Jose~h : Bonaparte Gulf in nor;thern Australia ori 20 1 ~/1942 . and beached. Refloated 011 _1/3/42, s,tip reached Wyndham, WA,..the next day and;sank alp ~ gsid~ the wharf during a raid on 3/3/1942. , · ',.. ) Kowarca (Aus.tralian):. Tqrp~doed 35 milf[t~ NE, of Sandy pape, n.orthern .O!Jeenslan,d; ·by Japa9es.e submarine 1-26 with 21 crewme·n Lost •'wit b 11 survivors. · ·. ' Limerick (British): Torpedoed by Japanese submarine 1-177 20 nautical miles SE of Cape Byron en route from Sydney to Brisbane whilst in a convoy of seven ships. Two crew members were lost. 70 survived.' · . Lydia M. Childs (USA): A Liberty ship on her maiden voyage, she was torpedoed by Japanese submarine ·1-178 in a position 120 miles east of Newcastle:;No The resp,lendent State Shipping Service motor vessel Koolama cas~alties. . . : ' which was a vict1m of Japanese bombs. ' Macumba (British): Bombed by Japanese aircraft in Arafura Sea, 6/8/1943. ', being lost. She was the· last ship lost on the Australian coast during World War 11 . Mamutu (British): Sunk by gunffre of Uapahese submarine R033 aue hoith of Cape York, 6/8/ 19'42. Starr King {USA) : Torpedoed by Japanese Survivors were machine-gur:med in water, some submarine 1-21 some 150 miles off Sydney whilst en escaping; but· 11 Europeans and 103 natives were route to Noumea on 10/2/ 1943. The destroyer lost. HMAS Warramunga was despatched to the area and unsuccessfully attemp~ed to tow the stricken vessel, Mauna Loa (USA): Bombed by Japanese aircraft in which sank on 11 /2/1943. ( Darwin Habour, two bombs-broke her back. Three crew melnbers were lost, 19/2/1942. William : Dawes (USA): Torpedbed by Japanese submar:ine 1-24 oftTathra head; 115 miles south of Meigs (USA); Bombed by Japanese -aircraft in Jervis Bay on 22/ 7/ 1942, with five dead. . DarwiQ Har~o _ u~ on 19/2/ 1942 with two c~~w members bemg lost, the 12,568 ton' SS Meigs was Wallongbar (Australian): Torpedoed by Japanese the largest Allied merchant ship lost ln Australia!) submarine 1-180 off Newcastle, NSW on 2/9/1943 water~ duri.ri.g World War 11. - with_37 .crew members being lost and only ,five SUrviVOrS. Millimt.imul (Australian): A trawler which fouled and detonated a mine i·n·her nets off the NSW coast with Zealandia (Australian): Bombed by Japanese seven ·men lost, 26/3/1941 . aircraft in Darwin Habour on 19/ 2/1942 with three Neptuna (Australian): Ble~-up after being bombed men lo!?t. . <'- • by Japanese aircraft in Darwin Harbour, 19/ 2/ 1942, with the loss AS crew members. , . ,AUSTRALIA'S .NA_VY • Nimbfn.(AustraJian): Coastal steam~r mined off Port. Stephens, NSW. with seven lives lost. The.mine field 1991-92 had been laid by th_e German raider Pinquin. · Available Australian Government Publishing Portmar (USA): Torpedoed-· by a J·aP.anes·e Service, Perth. price: $16.95 submarine 1-174 whi,lstln convoy 35 miles east of Another exce llent production from f he Smoky Point, NSW, with the lo·ss of tyvo men on Department of Defence, this book is full of beautiful 16/6/1943. . . pictures of.the ships, the men anQ the women of the Recimt · (Yugoslav'ia)·: Torpedoep by Japanese · Royal Australian Navy. There are several. articles s4bmarine 1-177 ~9 mil~s from Cape ·Howe, on defining our various roles in the Gulf War as well as 11/4/1943. Loaded witH a cargo of iron ore, she was tqCSay's technolo·gy in'naval·!nissile syste~s . diving, bound for .Whyalla to New~astle . She sank in 60. corrym~nd and control systems with much else seconds taking 32. crew· members down with het. bes1des. . , 1 t" . ' I Rob·ert.J. Walker(USA' : T.orpe{joed 1:5yth·e German If you have ever been down to the sea in ships -or U-boat I.J-:862 some 8~ miles south of Jervis Bay off wanted·to, this is the book for yo~ . ' Gabo Island on 25/12/1944 with two crew members PATRICIA BALFE . ' . p.p 84- uatenlng Post - Spring 1112 .REUNIONS / 9TH AUSTRALIAN TRUSC0rr 58 OBU RAAF- . DIVISION ASSN 50th ANN!vERSAR.y,R:EtJNION • _. ~ •,. I • I • • J • • 1 • ' \' .. ,•, Since roy letter appeared in the Spring issue of Would all ' Navy, Army, A1r Force· an.d other Listening Post. I have discovered that none of my perso11nel who seryed br passed throubh Tn.iscott unit is going to Egypt; although other units are. Air Base 1944-;45 please contact' t:toward Young,' However, the 9th Jtustralian Division Association President Truscott ·Base Tribute Corl).rnittee,' PO · is holding a four-day commemorative reunion at Mt Box 1108, Kununurra WA 6143, ph (091) 'GQ1653 or: Gambler, SA,-from October 29 - November 11992 Eric McNabb, 671 Bu$Sell Highway Busselton, WA which will take in all theatres of war in which the 9th 6280, ph (097) .554430. . Division participated. Ma.ny from my Unit, 9th Div ·We are hoping to contact ex-per.sonnel Jr{ Cav Regiment. will be attending. connection ·with a plann~d reunion at the· old J. SLATTERY" Truscott Air Base in 1994.. · U/83/31 Wllliams Road• Nedlands 6009 380 5083 LADY MITCHELL 118 AGH NORTHAM REUNION CONvALESCENT HOME (Red Westem Aust.nllian On Sunday 1 November 1992 a B.YO picnic lunch Cross will be held in Kings Park at the Saw Avenue (opp. · Division) · • I Rokeby Road) entrance a~ea f~om 1~ .00 am. . Former staff, patients and their partners .are All staff, officers and ORs and their families will be cordially. invited· to attend a 50 Year reunien . on welcomed. Enquiries to: Sunday, 1·8 October 1992 at 18 Railway Street, SUE THOMAS 328 5952 or Cottesloe, from 11 .00 am to 2.00 pm. . MARGARET HANSEN (nee Palmer) 446 4719 · Plefise bring a picnic lunch, a folding phair and your own' thermos and enjoy· the company of. old 11th &2/11thAIFBNS friends. · · · ASSOCIATION - Please advise Fay Bailey by ·telephone , on (09) 364 1113 if you will be attending. The annual reunion of the 11th 1914-1918 & 2/ 11th AIF Bns Association will be held in the Gallipoli Room, Anzac House at 12 noon on Tuesday, .27 October 19~2 . All member~ and wives are invited to attend. Enquiries to: A reunion of ex-4th Battalion ·RAR members J.C. WATSON · resident in WA is proposed for later this year. Would· Hon Sec those interested please contact: 364 2126 \ ROY McKENZIE 'y I 229 Hay Street . NO. FIVE FLIGHT, Kalgoorlie W~ 6430 AIR TRAINING CORPS ' ; A~ the Current Flight is· plannin~ a reunion for ~SSOCIATION ··:, 1993, former members of no. FIVe Flight, Air VA &AAMWS Training Corps, Albany are as~ed .to contact: The Christmas luncheon of the above Associatlon · ' Flight Commander Graeme Palmer will be held on Thursday 10 December from 12 noon no. 5 Flight WAAIRTC in the Victoria League rooms, Onslow Road, 21a Ormon·d Road· Shenton Park. Please contact: • · Mourit· Barker WA 6324 GLYN CODY, Pr.§sident ·341 3323 or '·. ph (098) 41 .5157 W.ednesday nights ENA McGINN, Secretary 446 3742 . '· 2 BN MALAYA~ 1955-1957 f . f WAAFLUNCHEON. A ~mall groupQf us held a reuriton in.July. lt was a great success and we are now lookmg for more The British Women's Auxiliary Airforce (1'939- · members to join us. · 1~5) is holding a h.~ncheon on Satl!rday,.3 October Enquiries to: 1992. . ' ' . ,. ' . . . . ~ lt is h·oped all girls"' who caine as war. brides.. or JOHN WIMBRIDGE enjo~ 54 Strickland Street emigrated will turn up and the fellowsJ:lip' of· Mt Claremont WA 6010 those who saw similar service tcf you. . . ph (09) 383.4670 Furtt)er details fr6"' Cynthia Lyall on 450 6141 . . Llatening,..-Spring 1112-...... ITEMS F(:)R THIS SECTION SHOULD BE TYPED SUB~ BRANCH NEWS 'AND DOUBLE-.SPACED WHENEVER POSSIBLE. Timor wi_th ·the '2nd lndeperid.ent Company which GERALrrfON became 'the 2nd/2nd Commando Squadron . Letters 'have been received from State Secretary . lt is impossible ·to over-emphasise the unit's Des Gibbs and Shenton Park Sub-Branch achievement against ·th'e Japanese in Timor during . congratulating ev~ryone associat.ed with the 1941-2, and Bruss never flinched in his endeavours success of Geraldton's first State Congress. to gain recognition for the Tir:norese for their · John Spendlove #>was presented with a framed support of the Second Independent. Company. photo taken ~ when he received the highest RSL Even in the fihal stage of his life, he. used the award, the Meritorious Medal, at State Congress · hospital phone trying to get media support for the and President Brigadier Alf Garland and State current plight of the Timorese. . Headquarters were also given photos: one is of the · .Returl')ing to Northam after-World War 11, Bruss gathering of. delegates and · VIPs for the wreath• served as Pre&ident, Secretary and Treasurer of-the laying ceremony at Birdwood House and the other local Sub-Branch of the RSL and was i·nundated is of -Brigadier Garlan d ·with Annamarie Vis ~nd with congratulations when ~warded Life Aaron Landwehr of the Geraldton Naval Reserve · Membership of the League. Cadets. · He played a leading role in the establishment of Three new members were welcomed at.qur July both the Memorial Hall and Pioneer Lodge and also meeting: Bevin Cr9uchet who was transferred from served on tHe Hospital Board. the Bureau·of Meteorology at Broome where he was . P'redeceased by his wifeJoyce in August 1972, he Sub-Branch President for five years, Phillip Davio Wa~er Moran, who was presented with his RSL Badge and was in charge of the Supply at Northampton a Code of Membership certificate and Bill Hannay, when he retired. formerly of Busselton. Despite h.is ever-troublesome right leg (caused by Our hard-working secretary Pam Burgess has tropical ulcers that began in Timor), Bruss always uncovered the cases of two shells discharged from had a ·chee_ry word ~or everyone. HMAS Derwent; they ~re now i'l tha War Museum At his funeral, the Reverend Peter Harris gave a display. . heart-warrn!ng eutogy extolling Bruss' many virtues We have also received ships' plaques from the and, Tom Foster, who served in Timor with him, paid Derwent and USS Thach. Both ships' visits resulted in tribute to WX10825 Bruss Fagg at a memorial commemorative ceremonies at Birdwood House to church service. mark ttie 50th anniversary of the Coral Sea battle PATER BARDON PRO. · againsj the Japanese ·in May 1.942. l The first ceremony was led by Commander Robert Gibson, of USS ·Thach, who .laid a wreath along with ~ayor Ted Whelan and Allan Ellis. A CI1Y OF PERTH · march from the Yacht Club by a contingent from Derwent preceded the second ceremony at which ANNUAL DINNER · wre.athswere laid by.C9mmander John McAree, the Saturday 28th November, 1992 Mayor and RSL member George Pike who served on ANZAC HOUSE AT 7PM HMAS Adelaide·during World War 11. Pre dinner d,rinks 6.30pm. Price $10 pp inc. beer; The latest addition to facilities at Bi.rdwood House hous·e wines and soft drinks. · is a ·new, four-burner gas stc;}ve that cost $2 •.327 , and Members acceptipg, with partners, please notify · Hon. Secretary . we thank Mr P. Williams,·of the Ctty Council's Health Department, for his assistance and advice with the City of Perth RSL Sub-Branch , . plans·to upgrade the kitch.en. Additions to the.front GPO Box C128 Perth 6001 Tel: 4483812 or277 4091. of B·irdwood House included sign-writing on the Closing date: 21 November 1992. Dress informal. pillars to ack n owl~dge th&.Korea, Malayan, B.orn.eo Meetings . and Vietnam .conflicts. · Meetings held second Tuesday of each month The ·state Executive of the Women's Auxiliary has (except January) in Gallipoli Room, Anzac l;louse awarded Life Metnbership .to Mrs va·l Wick in (6.30 pm). appreciation of services.. rendered as·a member of President -M .C. (Mike) Hall Ph : 277 4091. the .Geraldton Auxiliary - the last 11 years ~s Secretar)' D. McCielland Ph: 4~8 3812. Office open Treasurer. every Tuesday 10am-3pm. Telephone 325 9799. VALE Caravan Park·- Point Peron Frederlck.Cecll (''Bruss'') Fagg Sites are available on a casual basis ·at the RSL Nortnampton · ~ Bn.iss Fagg, whose m..otlo was Caravan park fo~ financial members of the League obviously "Service ill peace-time as iQ war-time", for the forthcommg season at a,cost of $6 per night p~ssed ~way · in the local hopsital on 14 June. . or $40 per week. You will requit e your own van. Born in Kent ·in 1909, Bruss migrated from Please contact the caretaker on 527 85S1 for England 64 years ago at the age of 19 and serve~ in . reservations. · Page 86 - Listening Post'- Spring 1112 Sub-Branch News DENMARK Th~ Sub-Branch is growing slo* and a variety of flinct1ons are held: the annual •rbecue winter luncheon, spring social, Dinner, Poppy and Anzac Days. · Our monthly"flleetings are on the first Tuesday of every month at 19.30 hrs in the hall behind the Tourist Bureau, and we invite all allied ex-serVice· people ~o consider joirting us. We need input, and cp-operation, ~t our meetings - much of our . agenda 9eals With Veterans Affairs' pensions. S ie~s· at Carnamah. He We have great support from the local community there ·untif a few years ago when he became a especially on Anzac Day; this year the School sand patient in the Three Springs Hospital. was 40-strong for the march and wreath-laying JACK THORPE ceremony. President Sadly, we record the 0 ' In past months we have .been busy with social OSBORNEPARK functions and making improvements to our Three delegates from this sub-branch attended ·building: a new r:netal roof has replaced the old tiles State Congress at Geraldton, and it was pleasing to and a matching canqpy a.t the front entrance will be report back how· successful it was with many added to proviqe better protection from the young·er <;telegates attending this important weather. function. Items on the agenda were of a high . Sixty members atten.ded our .July meeting at standard with many of them referring to pre~ent-day which a report on State Congress was present~d by problems confronting the veteran community. president R. 'Hill and Liaison Member P. Simpson. Geraldton is to be congratulated· for the way in (Although not in the best of health, Peter continues which Congress was organised. to do an excellent job). Congress·for 1993 wili be back in Perth, and we We send special wishes to Shirley a,nd Bert Neil appeal to members wishing to submit items for the after their stay in hospital - particularly to Shirley ·agenda to start thinking of them now; it is imperative for her courage and fighting spirit. that good discussion takes place at sub-branch Members · are reminded to contact the Sub• level before items are submitted to the agenda ' Branch if hospitalised or needing help. Our Welfare committee, so don't leave them to the last minute. Officer, Cliff Joyner, will gladly provide assistance. Since the last issue, we regretfully had to say Vale M. JIMENEZ-LOZANO to one of our older members-Tom my O'Brien who Hon Secretary pass~d away in June. · Membership is still most encouraging and every now and then we welco·me a new member. Always keep your ear.s open for any potential, or even former, members. Posters explaining membership of the League have been placed in various shops, so this may'help recruit new·people. I realise that, via the Listening Post, I am always appealing for something o,r another. Well, once again members; I appeal for:. more support from you; it is your·sub-branch and·. leaving the de.cisions to the same people all the.time is not good. Perhaps we should hold daytime me~tings to encourage a better attendance. Unless we hear ·. from you, we ·don't know what you prefer. 'As in previous .issues, I remir:~d you that meetings are held every second Wednesday of the month (January in reoes~). commencing at 7.30 pm. Try and come along and don't be afraid.to give us your ideas on what is best for the sub-branch·. SILt. SULLIVAN President 349 2797 BELMONT State President Jim Hall and his wife Vera, Mrs Alison Cayley, Mrs Gladys Rolfe and the Mayor.of the City. of. Belm~nt, Pe.g P~rkin , attended our annual dinner, whtch was a huge success. So was · Pege 88- Listening Post- Sprln~ 19;92 Geraldton Shield Collie:.cardiff 32 pts Tray .· · Mt Barker 21 pts Incentive aassendean• Certificate~ Guildford 33 pt~ Bellevue 30 pts Bullsbrook and Boulder 26 pts State Executive Members for 1992-93 are: State President Mrs T. Taylor, lmniedia~e Past President Mrs A. Cayley, Senior Vice President Mrs R. Barrel!, O~r 65th. Conference, well attended by delegates Jnr Vice President Mrs J. Southern, State Secretary and-'Observers, was officially opened byMr J.P. H.all Mrs F. Fisher, State Treasu.rer Mrs H. Holder. who thanked all -Auxiliaries for their continued . Committee: Me.sdames G. Rolfe BEM, G. Gould support; he then presented Certificat&s of Merit and (Bellevue}, ~ · Skelly (Belmont}·, M. Daw~ (Rivervale• Gold Badges to Mesdames Proctor (Fremantle Carlisle), I. Norris (City of Perth). G. · Evans · City}, ·watson (Murray Districts}, Gould (Bellevue} (Armadale), I. Spencer (Nollamara-North Perth), C. and Ryniker (Bassendean-Guildford}. Clark· (Wanneroo), L. Ryniker, G. McPartland, J. RSL Certificates of Appreciation were presented B·ettridge a11d U. Makki (Bast?endean-Gu!ldford). to Mrs M. Sullivan for h.er long service and to Along with other Executive members, I have . Bassendeao-Guildford, Subiaco and Wenit)ley- attended meetings at Arniadale, Rivervaie-Carlisle, Fioreat for 70 years' service. · Mandurati Waroona-Hamel and Cockburn, and Mrs Mrs Cayley presented Mr Hall with a cheque for Fisher and I were guests at the 90th birth~_ay $17,000 for the War Veterans'. Home Building celebrations of the Australian Army Nursmg Appeal plus a cheque for $2,000 towards the upkeep Service. · · of the War Memorial. · Congratulations to all Auxiliary Women who have Cup Competition Winners: recertted their Life Membership and Certificates of Metropolitan Cup City of Perth 40 pts Service in the last few months. And to all those who Ames Shield Armadale 39 pts · are on the sick list-we wish· you a speedy recovery. Tray Belmont 35 pts M. TAYLOR Country Cup ·Geraldton 42 pts State President I h9Pi it is eassed to the young people to re~d .as BOOK well ~cause they should be able to see in it wHit 1t was llke to have an obligation which demanded ~ total .opntribution, even a total sacrifice, and to see REVIEWS how the yo1,1ng of another generation were able -to com~ to terms, cheerfully, with the most earth-' shattering events. . The style of writing makes me think of Hemingway, describing the most exciting and CDRVEI~IEANDSUBMARINE danqerous experiences in unemotional, even laconic prose. Somehow this brings,the reader even by Max Shean closer to sharing what was a ·remarkable chapter of This is . an account of Max Shean's l_!fe and our history. · adventures in the days of World War 11 wh.en young Tile book can be purchased direct from the author men and wom·en·answered the call of the1r ~~unt!)' l)nit ~ •.6: f3indaring_Pde, Claremont 6010. (The price and volunteered themselves. a{ld.thei.r very·hyes m is $~5.00 · plus $5 postage). the defence o( the free world ag~u~s~ aggresSIQn. A vivid description of dangerous·s~rvlce toI <:I by a truly COMMODORE D.J. ORR RAN (Retd} modest man. · Max Shean has written of his RANV~ ~ervice · wi~h the Royal Navy in corvette HMS . f!lueb~~l and _m . AGAINST ALL ODDS midget submarines lri a way thatbrou.g~t . lt all tq life• . by James Buriltt for me. This is certainlya book-for !il~"~'~avy people, . "Against All Odds" is the unit history of the 2/18 old and young, retired 'or still serv.tng, to . r~ . ad ad~ Battalion which served in the Malayan campaign as live in for a while. 1 rec;;om~end . 1t to. th~!" an part of· the ill-fated 8th division under Major-General guarantee that they · will fm~ 1t evocat1ve and Gorddn Bennett. . · " stimulating 1also recommend 1t to aij other ~e~ders The men who served in this unit were typical of, the of The Listening Post, -not' on!Y becau~e 1! 1 ~ so magnificent ·battalions raised by the 2nd AIF Land interesting, but because they w1.n recogmse m lt an drawn mainly from Sydney·and the country districts echo of their own life and expenence. of north-western NSW. · · · · Llatenlng-Post - Spring 1892 - hge • sector of the island which the two Australian -~ . ~ ~· t Brigades had been allocated to defend. ·' Book Reviews.cont. The Japanese launched their invasion oAt~~ ~ight of 8 February 1942, with their 5th and 18~h DIVISions, . The Battalion left Australia in February 1941 to directing the full force of thei.r action·aQamst the 2~nd assume garri~on duties in Malaya,· rfluch · to the Australian Brigade with the 2/18 Battalion front bemg chagrin of the men who were anxious to snare.in the their main lodgement area. . · · . . . . glory of therr brothers.of the 6, 7 and 9 Divisio'ns who The Australians fought with great her?•sm m takmg had alrea·dy distinguished themselves in the Mipdle the main brunt of the Japanese landmgs ~n bC!>t-h East campaigns. . Brigade fronts until the hopeless. campaign was Their popular Commanding Officer was Lt Colonel cOncluded by the surrender of Smgapore ·on 15 Arthur Varley who had won the MC ancj, bar in World Febr.uary 1942. War I and who, with many other POWs.was traQically In the nine day.s of its total fighting history the 2/18 drowned when his transport was torpedoed m the Battalion lost 225 men killed and more than 400 South Chioa seas in 1944 while en route to Japan. wounded. These losses, while the lightest sustained There is no doubt that had the 2/18 gone to.the Middle in 22 Brigade in the Malayan Campaign, are worse East instead of Malaya, Varley would have attajned than any other Austr.ali~n Army unit in a single senior rank, for he was not only a highly p6pular CO · ~ampaign in World War 11. _ · • but a-fine leader and an inspiration to his men during For such a hard-fighting unit that showed such the battles to come and as a POW. extraor<;tinary cour:age in· its actions, it .seems On arrival in Malaya the 2/18 with the. other AIF incredible that its men were . so senously battalions became involved in continuous jungle disadvan.taged iA the award of decorations, earning warfare trai.ni_ng. This was contrary to British High one MC, one MM, two DCMs, two MBEs and ten Command Policy in Malaya which regarded the MIDs. jungle as impenetrable and concentrated oh beach After the surrender of Singapore the boo~ details defence. Because of this policy.the British and Indian · the mens' experiences as POWs in Singapore, the troops were found to be hopelessly outclassed by the Burma-Siam Railway, Japan and Borneo as ·told by Japanese when war came - the exception being the the men themselves. . Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders who had ~imilar The final chapter, "Assessment", is a fascinating ideas to the Australians and whose CO Brigaqier, Ian summary of the performance of the Battalion in its Stewart, was of great assistance to the AustraUans in brief fighting career and the rigours of POW life. devising a Jungle Training Syllabus. '. · . Some officers and men inevitably tailed but the When the Japanese attacked Malaya on 8 overwhelming majority performed above and beyond December 1941 they were confronted by Indian the call of duty, and it is one of the great tragedies in troops defending the beaches at Kota Bharu whilst Australian military history that the 8th Divison did not General Bennett's two brigades of the 8th Diyision go to the Middle East where it would have had the defended the northern boundaries of the State of opportunity of shaking down and sharing tl)e Johore on the east and west coasts. , . , Jlo i.;J. _ triumphs of the three other AIF Divisions befo~ The hopeless incompetenceoqh~ High Command returning to Australia to inflict orie defeat aijer in Malaysia has been well-publicised in the _post-war another on the Japanese in the Pacific campaigns. era, and Ben nett who comes in for strong criticism by · The treatment of a!lied prisoners by the Japanese the author was given responsibility for holding only endorses the rightness of the dropping of the Johore. r atom bombs ·to end the war, otherwise no allied 1t was a task he was confident of successfully POWs would have survived even a few more months undertaking once bat-tle was joined ·but, despite Bri'Qad~s Of their: captivity, let alone the horreRdOUS casualtieS frequent pleas for his 22 and 27 to be placed that would· have been caused i.n finally· subduing under his direct command, 22 Brigade of ~l;lich the 2/18 was part on the east coast was placed J,Jnder Japanese Resistance. General Heath's direction. . "Against All Odds" is published -by the 2/18 The 2/18 was given the responsibi-lity for def~nding Batta·lfon Association, cl- 30 Holland Crescent, Mersing and established a very strong defence line; French's Fo.rrest, NSW 2086. but with the retreat of tHe British and Indians down PETER FlRKINS the west coast of the Peninsula, Mersing was abandoned much.to the disappointment of the 2/18 who withdrew to positions in Nithsda!e Es~ate in the Jemalliang area. On the night of 26/27 January the SWEATSAVESBLOOD Battalion met the Japanese for the. first time .and by Joe Harrls inflicted a severe reversal on enemy forces which $22.50 Incl. postage • cost them 2,000 men. This is the true story of the author's service, mainly When Colonel Varley was inte.rviewe~ · by the .as· a Gunner in a Heavy Anti-Aircraft unit. during Japanese after the surrender of Singapore, h~ found World War 11. · himself in serious trouble because they wpuld not Readers will wonder about the title of the book· the believe they had suffered s1:.1Ch a ser.ious defeat at the words were said by a gunnery officer ·during' the hands of one Battalion. 'l builqin.g· of w~lls to prqtecf gun~ in position at After this action the 2/18 waS: withdrawn to Buckland Hill,· a. valuable piece of land between tt{e Singa-pore where it was statjon!3d on· the no·rtr-west Swan River and Indian Ocean. Pqe 70- Listening P~t · - Spring 1992 could not handle•. instead of providing plain basic Book Reviews cont. food with vitamin· supplements which their bodies . needed after nearly four years of imprisonment. . One of .the most interest,ing parts is the auth~r's Joe Harris, br were resident in the. He explains the thoughtlessness of th~ Me.d1_ca1 _ Estate in the 1"800s and of the many people who Staff and do-g·ooders who persisted 1!1 g1v1.ng enjoyed the "high" life of thaf era. One chapter "A returning POWs very rich food, which theJr bod1es. Wartime Interlude" is devoted to the days when the Listening Post - Spring 1112 - P• 71 ~'1 "' \S. ; ... " ~ Book Rerle~s ~ont. .- .· . . . area housed the RAAF No 4 Embar:kation Depot in JOURNEY 1942-43. Th~ book .would be of particular Interest to those who served in the WAAAF. during the war. ·· BACK TO CH.ANGI Following is an excerpt: · "No.4 EMBARKATIO~ DEPOT . 'BLUEY' 1992· This unit, formed on 21 November 1940, was Well, I've come back here again, old digger origina11y $tationed at St Mark's University College and so many.· years have passed North Adelaide. With the fall of Singapore and Java And things ain't really changed that much it was fouf!d No.4 E. D. f'leeded accommodation for· about four· times t_he prewar capacity of St Marks. they've just moved on, too fast. On 5 October 1942 arrangements were made "for · But you, and your Qr&ve, well, you're still here . the immediate occupation of Scotch College by a symbol of past m1stakes · • Em~arkatio '!_ Depot". and I see those old words we scratched there No.4 Figures 38-1, 38-4 and "That's life", and "Those are the Breaks". 38-5 she;>~ the gro~nds and buildings as th~y were used durmg the occupation. · f~nct~o~ Well otd mate, this red rose that I leave you "The of an E!llbarkation _Depot was, as the a.red splash on this cold piece of ground na.me 1mphes, to assemble and prepare men before makes i'n;e know that there is a place, somewhere th~y .embarked for· a ne~ posting. Men came from to renew those old friendships I found. trammg schools or other stations, were equipped. wit~ And while I'm stand in' here, silent, with head bowed st.Jitable uniforms, and tield for a-few days or tryin' hard just to see thru my tears · weeks·until transport-was arranged. Individuals or I hear words t9 a song someone sung srnall .groups_in transit from one area to another sayin', "Thanks for the Gift of the Years" were frequently attached to the Depot for a day or so when oh leave or awaiting another posting. Ah Tommy, old· mate, these thoughts take me bacl< "At Torrens Park there were facilities for and a thousand things pass thru my mind. contin~~tion t _ rai . ~ing in aircraft and ship like the wire, and the walls, that kept us caged up recogmt1on ~nd _m WJr~l~ss tel~graphy (s.ee Fig. 38- and the conflict that makes people blind. 19). To mamtam eff1c1ency m these important· fiel~s frequent practice was necessary. The eqwpment needed was basic and the work And those ghostly old shadows, of mates long gone • occ~pied the men while they were . wai~jng for now ( p6stmg. There was a well-supp,llet{ Equlpment With my eyes cl·osed I see 'them once more, Store for the return.and.issue of uniforms (Fig. 38- and wipe out the memory of skeletal men 6), and a small Transport Section to meet the day to and recall how I'd known them before. d_ay ne~ds · of the unit. An efficient Cat~ring Service 1\nd you, Tommy Brown, I remember you then wa~ an Important part of the unit, a Post Office, Pay how you thought that w~'d both live forever. What a cruel twist of Fate, when we lost you old Off!((e, and Canteen. were among the ancillary ~~e services;·a small Medical Section attended to minor · , · ailments and inoculations. ' and this. place se_emed a long way from Heaven. . . . "The administration WS,IS controlled by the adjutant Yeah, I remefT1_ber old friend, when they captured us from the orderly room; and signals were .sent and then · · received from a switchboard manned twenty-four hours a day. There were messes for ·officers how we thought that someho.w we had failed serg~a~ts , and ait·rnen;· a · recreation .room for and we dreamed of the day, we'd escape in some members of the Women's Auxiliary.Austr:alian Air way Force (WAAAF). A Disciplinary ·warrant Officer from the Hellhole they called "Changi Jail". (DWO) was· respo_nsible for the posting· of. guards, the organisation of parades, and drill instruction. As Mat~ . I can't linger there, those thoughts lead to with aircraft recognitiol') .and wireless telegraphy, despaJr "' the object of the-frequent drilling was to keep the and the question you -asked I can't answer . men_ occupied .and in .a state of readiness for their "All for nothin'," you said, and we both h~ng our next posting." · · · heads as we listened to Fa~e·s hollow laughter. "The Torrens Park Estate": a Social and A~, ·/ _ 406213, Ftlear, F.A., Wembley-Fioreat, RAAF • . WX3335, Hands, J.L., Boyup Brook, 2/3 Aust Machine W6829, Hann~. · S . L., Katanning, 11 lnf Btn , ·Gun Btn ·1 .<: · .1< ,_.; "• · · W46103, Jenkmson, W.J., Mt Lawley-ln'gleweod 134 · WXS789, Evans, P.A., eoylip'Br;ook, ·21·1:1 ·Aust-'tnf.Stn Workshops · ' Smith, L., Mt Hawthorn, 3 Aust Water Transport · JU~¥ . . . . , SX35079, Johnston, J.D., Bjcton-Palmyra, .50 Pay '~ WX19565, Bennett, K.R., Mandijr&h, ARMY . , : Corps . .. , , , \ ., ~ , 1 A . W ., . Bay~water-Meltharri, D/JX890075, Jones, E. Gosnells, Royali';llavy · 1 d 3rooks, 28.1nf Stn, WX26423, McCann, A.V., Scarborough,-2/1 A.ust Rail WX29762, Byas, J.W., Kojonup, 16 lnf Btn . · 2952~ 1 Chapman, J.M., EAstern Hills, RA)\F: . Const Mand~rali, Bt~ . WX3?242, Mclean, R.K., City of Perth, 2/ 3 Comm WX31 176, Curley, .W.Q., 212 P,nr 29971, De Haas, A.S., kwinana, Netherlands"Marines 5962, Melrose, W.N., Busselton, RA'AF ' : WX~4927 ; VX20255, Michell, G.E., Bassendean-Guildford 105 Dixey; E.A., Busselt9n,·1G Bde . . Transport . : · - . . . ' WX31158, Ferry, A.S., Albany, 11 lnf Btn , , WX31132, Mulcahy, D.J., E.Vic Park & ..Vietnam 1032, .G.rove, G.E.,. Scarborough, RAAF 80Q95, Harison, J.H., Wembl~y ~ Fio(eat, RAAF ' r Veterans, 11 lnf Btn · ~tn 13482, Murphy, W., Bicton-Palmyra, RAAF WX15.943, Hill, L.J., 6usselton, 2/11'Austff'!f VX20005, O'Beirne, J.J., City of Perth, 2/12 Aust Field 5(709147, Hopkinson, W.J., Bicton-Palrrlyra, 24 Heavy AA Bt¥! ( . - Regt ·· ·. 15690~ ~ " J .ohT)~'on'e-, , :'-:'~ WX1.6680, O'Donnell, T:M., Kwinana, 2/32 Aust lnf Btn . A.J., c$ntral, ASC WX35428; Peatson, A. H.,. Albany; 2/3 CCS ~ ' WXg)\:442. Joiies, H.T., Bassendean-Guildford, ·2148 7012910, · Price, S., Three ·Spri'ngs-Arrrno, -714 GT Aust l nf Btn · · · F37G~~ - Laney, ' f . G . , !\lbany, RAN . . - . . Germany .. . WX26966, l.!l<:tdelow. JN.C., ·aedford-Morley, 1it Aust W87306, Radaich, 1:, Cockburn, 5 Garrison Btn Para Btn · , · VX31913, R . ~msay ( V.J., Cockburn, 2/ 23 Aust lnf Btn WX13544, Reid, F.D.A., Darling Range, 2/22 Fd,Pk . 81522,"LOY:d, WiG., Kalgoorlie, RAAF. · . . · WX:t 6892 ~ Malone, R.:G:, Belmont, 214 Fld Wort< Sh~ps \YX36403, Rice, A.E., North B.each, 5 TP Workshops Ci~ Wanl'1eroo ~ F3246,.Richardson·, W.A., Bicton-Palmyra, RAN • WX18675, Marchant, A. N., of ARMY 17167, M~rshaiJ, \\f.A.,Yokine-:Joondanna, ~AAF WX19503, Sfil.fe, J.M., City of Perth, 18 MG, 2/2 wx~256~, - ~~r;t!r1 ; Bi ct on ~ Palmyra, Pioneers . · ·· .. F., Fld Work shops W11399,; Scott, R.J., Central, lnf Btn /. WX8972,·McKee, R.A., Denmark, 2/43 Aust'lrif Btn 216 WX3 ~ 135, Mc·Kenzie,' G:G., Mount Hawthorn 63 Aust WX16424, Sing, A., Bunbury, 2/4 Bty · . ·. lrif·Btri - ' •·· :,. . · ' · ' · : • 81978, Spalding; T.J., Port HedJa,nd, RAAF WX3~864 , Btn ·:~ Wembley-Fiore~t . Miclielson, N.R., Mandurah, 161nf F3605, Tayfor, LH., Not given • WX?744, ,Mill.er', H.L; Waroona-Hamel, -2/16 Aust :tnf WX10117, l'homson, E:G ..; Ma.J1dur,ah, 2/.4· MG ·, · ·Btn ...... ' : ,l.:~ .. t ' · ' : • ~ "' ~ ~ fi ..J ~ ~, VX~6403, Walker, LW., Highgate, W21 Aust lnf Btn WX22670,-Moran, P., Wagin', 421nf Btn \ .. ',1 · 84253, White, Fremantle, RAAF 1 LE .. 186382,.Mulder:, H.T., Al~any , R Sigs ; t ·. '/'1, 45231 , Smoker, A.A., Kondinin, RAAF ' .. 1635f), Murray,rJ.V., Toodyay, RAAF ' JUNE . • _. 159398,· Nelson, P.J., ·Geraldton, RAAF · SX264, Ashten, J.A., Mandorah, 2/ 1_0 Aust lnf 13tn' WX3665. 1J, OlDonnell, J.A., Bellevu~. 16 Small Ships 2024482, Caddy, 'I.M., Alt?any, WAAF 5/ 1402, Rayner, E.J., Bayswater-Meltham ACS 3 Btti AAA : I ' • • ' 17626, Dargie, P.L., Nort~ . Bea&h, RAAF _. ·. 899843, Davidge, A.J., Ctty of PE!rth, 64 Mea Regt · ,51:17lt'2. Sexton, A., Es.Vic Park & Vietnam· veterans, 3 F3432,.Dbughney, A.R., Mt Lawley-lnglewood, RAN . Brn AAA · . , , WX10825 Fagg, F.C., Northampton, 2/2 lnd Coy VX10589~ . Sim AUSTRALIAN LEGION OF EX~SERVICEMEN . I: WOMEN (iNC.) State President: Mr L.C.W. Hutchings, 66 Kinsella Street, Joondanna. Tel: 444 4268. State Secretary: Mr Allyn Bryant, Tel: 401 5219. AUSTRALIAN SP-ECIAL AIR SERVICE ASSOCIATION (WA BRANCH) President: John Griffith Tel: 246 2961. Secretary: Charley Hunt Tel: 401 6334. 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Annual reunion nearest Saturday to November Meetings last Monday each month except- January., 23. correspond~nce : Address for GPO B.ox T1729, Perth. "N" CLASS DESTROYER ASSOCIATION President: FLEET AiR ARM ASSOCIATION o-: AUSTRALIA. Mr P. Rumble, 19 Cachuca Court, Duncraig · President: Mr Hilton Oevereux, 21 Regency Dnve, 6023. Tet. 448 6639. Secretary/Treasurer: Mrs ~ D. Thornlie, 6108. Secretary: Mr Theo Bushe-Jones, 63 Higgins, 69 Spigl Way, Bateman 6150. Tel: 332 5723. Gravity Street Beckenham, 6107. Tel: 451 9327. Meets Details·of venue and'times of meeting please contact Peter second Wednesday·of each month, 71 W.~s~ Parade, Rumble on 448 6639. East Perth. All correspondence to PO Box 3886 •. NAVAL ASSOCIATION OF AUSTRALIA, Stirling Street, Perth, WA 6849. CITY OF FREMANTLE SUB-SECTION GUARDS ASSOCIATION OF WA PresidenVSecretary: Mr A. D. Needham, 16 Warragoon 4 5 President: Mr Peter M~lrennan JP+ (li~J 0 Jfrl 4 [H) i 0 ~ Crescent, Attadale. Tel: 330 3411 . Treasurer: Mr S.G. Secretary: MrAndy Bntton (GG). e · . . t Thomas, 91 Coleman Crescent, Melville, 6156. "f.el: 330 9468, '31 Backhouse Rd. Kingsley, 6q26. Mee.tlng. s1 3427. Meetings: 1130hrs l ~ st Monday of each month at Monday of· the month at Anzac Hou~e, 28 ~t Georges the Navy Club, Marine Terrace, Fremantle. Tel: 335 Tee, Perth at 7.30pm (unless otherwise advised_). 3015. . Listening Post - Spring 1112- Pllge 7S Unit Associations co~t. NAVAL ASSOCIATION OF AUSTRALIA, RAEME VIETNAM ASSOCIATION (WA BRANCH) . CITY OF PERTH SUB-SECTION President: Garry (Snow) Whykes, 33 Kanimbla Way, President: Mr B. Edmondson, 3 Moness Place, Shelley Morley 6062. Tel: (09) 276 1920. Secretary: Con WA 6156 Tel: 457 5620. Secretary: Mr D.J. McCielland, Horsley, 11 Celestine Street, Wanneroo .6065. Tel: 38B Hilarion Road, Duncraig WA 6023 Tel: 446 3612. (09) '306 2946. Meetings held as required at 11~ Fld .Meets fourth Tuesday of each month commencing at Wk~ lrwln Barracks · Karrakatta: . . 8.00pm at . 71 West Parade, East Perth. All BATS OF TOBRUK ASSOCIATION (WA BRANCH) correspondence to the Secretary please at the above ·President: Kevin Scott, 24 Wilberforce St, Mt Hawthorn · address. 6016. :rei: 444 4655. ·se.cretary: W.C. (Bill) Mahar, 272 NAVAL ASSOCIATION OF AUSTRALIA (WESTERN Marm1on St, Palmyra 6157. Tel: 339 2167. Committee AUSTRALIAN SECTION) INC; · meets second Tuesday eacli month, 1.00pm Anzac St_ate President: Mr Jack Appleby, 143 McDonald Club. Note: Invitations to attend Tobruk Sundays. are li~ited Street, Joqndanna WA 6060. Tel: 444 3598. State to Associations who participated in the Tobruk ; Secretary: Miss .Ann Winton, 42 Bernard Manning Se1ge. Drive, Duncraig WA 6023. Tel; . 448 6361 . All REGULAR'DEFENCE FORCES WELFARE ASSOCIATION tWA BRANCH\ . correspondence to Hori. State Secretary PO. Box President: Air Com. S.W. 'Dallywater bBE AE (Retd). 6269, Stirling Street, Perth 6649. - . ' NETHERLANDS· ex-sERVICEMEN'S ASSOCIATION Te.l: (09)•366 27#. Secretary: WO B.F: Cooper CD OF AUSTRALIA INC. AI MM. Tel: (H)(09) 401 4402, (W) 421 4444. Treasurer: President: Mr L. Kramer, 22 Kathle~n St, Trigg 6020. SgtRA. Hinton. Tel: (09) 367 2237. S~cr~tary : Mr J. te Loo, 11 David St. Mullalpo 6025. Tel: ROYAL AIR FORCES ASSOCIATION (BRANCH 1210 WA) . 401 7727. Meetings: Tuesqay, 10.30am-2.30pm. President: N. Jarrett, 208 Mirrabooka Avenue Sundays 4·.30pm-6.30pm. Held at the .coolbinia/ Mirrabook.a, 6061. Tel: 349 0740. Secretary: .Mrs A: Yokine Amateur Footbali Club, Wordsworth Ave Oldham, Unit 6/4 Pearson Place, ~loreat Park. Tel: Yokine. Entrance to building opposite no. 27. Ali 367 6241. Meetings are held monthly. Please phone · correspondence to Secretary PO Box 99 Belmont 6104, , ' I ChairmanJor details 401 5639. R!lYAL A S.T.RALIAN AIR' FORCE ASSOCIATION NORMANDY VETERANS' ASSOCIATION E1ght branches and seven affiliated groups meet President: Mr J.E. Mayers, 15 Finlay Court Rivervale mC?nthly at the Air Force Memo.rial Estate, Bull Creek WA 6103. Tel: 476 2071 . Secretary: Mr R. B;uce 2/15S Dnve, Bull Creek, where a f~lly licensed club is open to Fitzroy Road, Rivervale, WA 61.03. Tel: 362. 3597. members daily. Further information from State Meetings to be held on 1st Tuesday each month at . Secretary. Telephone 332 4444. Anzac House at 11 .00am. · - ROYAL AUSTRALIAN ARMOURED CORPS PARTIALLY BLINDED SOLDIERS' ASSOCIATION ASSOCIATION . OF AUSTRALIA *WA BRANCH INC. General meeting held at An.zac House, 26 St Georges President: Mr J.N. Harrow!=lr, 10 Agincourt Drive Terrace, Perth at 1.30pm f~rst Tuesd~y each month, Willetton, WA 6155. Tel: 310 4714. Secretary: Mr i=u: McMahon, Unit.6, 52 Keymer.Street, Balmont, WA except January. Secretary: Mr Maurice John Rinaldi (Maurie), 35 Weaponess Road, Scarborough 6019Tel· 6104. Tel: 476 2596. Treasurer: Mr J.D. '-oeykin, 9 . 341 6151 ...... Throssell Street, Dalkeith, WA 6009. Tel: 386 3795. PEGASUS (AIRBORNE FO~CES) ASSOCIATION ROYAL· AUSTRALIAN ARMY NURSING CORPS · OF WESTERN.AUSTRALIA. (INC) ASSOCIATION WA BRANCH President: Ken Barnes. Secretary: Bert Harris 54 President: Miss Lyn Pearton, 4· San Rosa Road, Fitzroy Ad, Rivervale.WA 6103.. Ph : 362 2224. Ge~eral Wanneroo, 6065. Tel: 405 2537. Secretary: Betty Hunt• Smith, 56 Ocean Drive, Quinn's Rocks 6030. Tel· meetings held at the River:ton RSL first Sunday in Jan. 305 1362. . . Mar,. Max. July, Sept. Nov at 1.00pm. Committee ROYAL AUSTRALIAN ARMY ORDNANCE CORPS Meetmg;; help· at Anzac Club first Tues of Feb Apr ASSOCIATION June, Aug, Oct & Dec at 7.00pm. Luncheons held on the first Wed monthly Anzac Club, l2 'noon. Ladies· President: Lt Col F.V .. Hayes, 24 Shelldrake Way welcome. ·, Willetton, 6155. Tel: 457 4586. Secretary: Mr R.B: POLISH EX-SERVICEMEN'S ASSOCIATION. Campbell: 106 West Road, Bassendean 6054 Tel· SUB-BRANCH NO. 9 . 279 3502. . . . 'RQVAL AUSTRALIAN ARTILLERY President: D_r W. Gorski•. Tel : 332 4324. Hon Secretary: ASSOCI~TION (WA) S. Zalewsk1. Tel: 274 6260. Hon Treasurer: S. ~arcinkiewicz . Tel: 274 31·11: All correspondence to 33 · President: MrJ.A.T. Hobbs, 10 EdgarWay, Mt Pleasant 6153. Tel: 364 3566. Secretary/Welfare officer· Mr HA E1ghth Avenue, Maylands, 6051 . · Tel ~ RAAF ASSOCIATION MANOURAH BRANCH Mofflin, Unit 5, No. 1 HildclSt, Shenton Park 6006. 325 ~366. Treasurer: Mr fl.J. Shurman, 41 Hay.es Ave, President: Alex Rose Ph: 535 3307. Sec'retary: Joh[l 34916~3 . Gabriel Ph: ?35 4314. Meets.3rd. Tu~sday of the month Yokme. Tel: Me.et on the third Monday each at 2.00pm m· the RSL Hall Febr~ary, April, · June, month at 10.00am at Anzac Club. Meetings'areopen to August, October and December. ·. all. members, and members of affiliated Associations. RA~F 467-463 LANCASTER SQUADRONS ROYAL AUSTRALIAN ENGINEERS ASSOCIATION ASSOCIATION WESTERN AUSTRALIA OFW.A. President: A.C. (Gu-s) Belford DSO, 59 Sulman Road President: M.J. flyan, Tel: ·(Bus) 321 3606 (A/ H) Wembley Downs, 6016. Tel:'341 5,.464. Secretary/Treas~ 307 2365. Secret.ary; T.R. Beard; Tel: 367 3002. Meets urer: .Mr Jim OtJinn,. 9 Redcourt Road, Attadale, 6l56. secC?nd Sunday. m February, April, June, August and Tel: 330 4151 . Meetings: Four times a year at the Royal · Optober a.t Hol~fast Barracks, cnr Washington Street Australian Air Force Association, Buii.Creek. and Cannmg H1ghway, Victoria Park at 10.30hrs. Pege 76- Listening Post - Sprtng 1992 •. Unit Associations cont. ROYAL AUSTRALIAN 'NAVY CORVETTES T.HE ROYAL AUSTRALIAN REGIMENT AS$0CIATIO.N (WA) ASSOCIATIO'N (WA'·BRANCH) I • State President: A.E. Reed, 88 Matheson Road, Pr~side'nt: Ken Barrington. Tel: 446 4227. Se~retary: Applecross WA_ 6153. Tel: 364 5302. State Secretary: J: .Kevin Trent. Tet: ·(h) 367 7794 (o) ~23 4485. All S~epheard , Umt 45, Ocean Gardens, 60 kalinda Drive, corresporydehce c/ - 3 Broad Street,.Kensingtoi:J, WA . C1ty Beach. Tel: 385 8400. State Treasurer: M. Corry, 4 6151 . Meets second Wednesday of . each month Nottingham Street, East Victoria Park.•Tel: 361 2824. (exc ept J.anuary) - Contact the Secretary for details Meetings: Februaw. May, August, November. of venue and timing. ROYAL AUSTR.ALIAN SIGNALS ASSOCIATION OFWA President: Peter Lofdahl, 1/ 8 Brecknock Way, THE ROY.AL MARINES ASSOCIATION . - ~ · Girrawheen 6064. Tel: 342 7871 . Secretary: Bert Lane, WESTERN AUSTR LIAN BRANCH : 6 River Ave, Maddjngton 6109. Tel: 459 3032. President: Mr N. B~l , Unit 2/f4 Joseph St,-M lands Treasurer:·,Bruce Jell is, Tel: 447 6270. Meetings: Anzac 6051 Tel: 370 4775. Secretary: Mr Scott MacBa·=20 House first Thursday..of each month at 7..00pm except Manders Way, Singleton 6175. Meetings: comm1 ee January. · meets at Navy Club Inc., 26 Marine Terrace, Freman ROYAL REGIMENT OF FUSU,.IERS ASSOCIATION at 1900 hrs second Monday of each month. General Chairman: Mr P. Norris, 72 James Street, Gosnells, meeting: at 2000 hrs. last Monday of each month, same 6010. Tel: 398 4508. Secretary: Mr S : Kent, Unit 2199 place. ·? Owtram Road, Armadale, 6112. Tel: 339 7375. Meets second Wednesday of each- month, 7.30pm .at Anzac House. THE ROYAL NAVAL ASSOCIATION SUBMARINE OLD COMRADES PERTH ' ASSOCIATION OF (WESTERN AUSTRALIAN BRANCH) WESTERN AUSTRALIA Chairman: President: Mr.Denis Porter, Lot 4 Connell Ave, Marlin Tony Tyson, 12 Kooyong Rd, Rivervale WA WA 6110. 490 6103. Secretary 2136. Hon. Secretary: Mr David Lee, 13 : M.M. E. (Michael) Pearson, 8-106 Harcourt Place, Bellevue WA 6056. 274 Terrace Rd, Perth 4847. Postal 6000 Ph: 221 1037. Meets at the Address: PO Box 1692, Midland 6056. Me.etings Leederville Bowling Club third ' second Wednesday of every Wednesday of each month at Anzac House at 7.00pm. month at 7.30pm (except December). . . THE AUSTRALIAN FEDERATION OF TOTALLY & PERMANENTLAY INCAPACITATED EX-SERVICE THE ROYAL NAVAL ASSOCIATION MEN 'AND WOMEN LIMITED WESTERN (ROCKINGHAM AND DISTRICTS) BRANCH AUSTRALIAN BRANCH INC. Chairman: Mr David Wiseman, 7 Andros Road, Safety TPI Memorial Estate, Bag Lot 2, Post Office, Como Bay 6169 Tel: 5921458. Hon Sf.!cretary: MrWalter East, 6152. President: Eric J. Ahern OAM, Secretary: Peter 6 B~l . tic ,. M~ ~ s. Waikiki 6169... Tel: 527 8588.,_Hpn . Lofdahl, Address: 80 Henley St, Como 6152. Phone450 Treasurer: Mrs Dorothy Rawe, 20 Elmslie Street, Orelia 1893 or 450 1921 . Meetings 2nd Tuesday of each 6167 Tel: 419 4749. Meetings: First Tuesday of each month (except January) commencing ~t 10.30am. month at TS Anzac, Point Peron Road at 7.30pm. Lunches available weekdays - by ,bookmg one day prior. THE AUSTRALIAN WATER TRANSPORT THIRTYNINERS' ASSOCIATION OF AUSTR~t.IA' ASSOCIAtiON, WA BRANCH . . Meeting dates: Gallipoli Room, Anzac House, '4th President: Mr Jack Patterson, 15A Grevllle Way, Wednesday March, May, July, September and Girrawheen, Tel: 342 0142. Secretary: B. Thomas, 9 November. All enquiries to the Secretary. Sfate Queens Road Mt Pleasant 615:3. Tel: 364 3008. President: Mr J.P....Hall, AM BEM JP,' Unit A/3 Hellam Meetings first Monday each month (except January) Grove, Booragoon 6154. Tel: 364 7776:· State Anzac Club 1130, when Monday is a public holiday the Secretary: Mrs F.E. Johnson OAM, 38 Renwick Street, fir ~ t Tuesday. All ex Water Transport welcome. South Perth. Tel: 367 5949. THE BURMA STAR ASSOCIATION WANNEROO BRANCH V.A. & A.A.M;W.S. (A) President: Brigadier N.E.G. (Jony) Manuel (Ret), 398 President: Glyn Cody, 138A Karrinyup Road, Belmont Avenue Kewdale, Tel: 277 2367. Honorary Karrinyup60tB. Tel: 3413323. Secretary: Ena McGjnn, Secretary: Rupert Plater, 49 Banksia Street, 9 Castile Street, Wembley Downs, 6019. Tel: ~ 3742. Joondanna. Tel: 444 4914. Meets second Tuesday <;>f Meetings arranged monthly at members homes. each month at the Nollamara Autumn Centre, Sylv1a contact Secretary for information. $treet, Nollamara·at 7.30pm. THE BURMA STAR ~SSOCIATIO~ (WESTERN AUStRALIAN BRANCH} . VIETNAM LOGISTICS SUPPORT VETERANS' President· Mr Solle Stoll, 70 Canada Street_. D1anell~ ASSOCIATION . 6062, Tel:.276 7633: Secretary: Mr J.R. Hamilton, Umt President: Ric Gilling, 137 Waterford Drive, Hillarys 2, No. 1 Kenip Pli\ce, Riverval~ 61~3 . Tel: _479· 1286. 6025 Tel: 401 .9304 (H) 300 ·1582 (B). Secretary: Don Meetings are arranged for six t1mes m the rear on t~e HitQhenson, Lot 156 Forest Hills Pde, Bindodrt 6502·. 3rd w·ednesday of th~ f!lOnth. Contact e1ther of the Tel: 5761414, Fax/Ans 5761422. Meetings bi-monthly above-for more informatron. at venue to be announced. Llatenlng Poat - Spring 1812 - P8ge 77 ·• ' Unit ASsociations cont. -- · VIETNAM VETERANS ASSOCIATION OF 2/3RD MACHINE GUN BATTALION AS.OCIATION AUSTRALIA WA BRANCH INC. . Committee meets when nec·essary. President: K.E. PO Box 21, Maylands 6051. Office: 219 Railway Eckermann, 31 Tranquil Road1 Kelmscott 6111 . Tel: Paraee, Maylands. Ph: 370 3011 . Fax: ' 332 4964. 390 6072. Secretary: F.J. (Banjo) Binstead, 101 Star President: Rob Cox 332 4964. Secretary: lan Hunter Street, Carlisle:6101 . Tel: 361 8762: 341 4621. Welfare officer Joe Cox 332 4964. Meetings are h'eld three-monthly, Red Cross Hall, Verdun Street, 2/4TH MACHINE GUN BATTALION reltr RGH Hollywood. AIF ASSOCIATION . #o President:·P.R. Tomkins, 2 Devlin Place, Morley WA WRAAC ASSOCIATION (WESTERN AUSTRALIA) 6062. Secretary: C.J. McPherson, 24 Rosemeaa President: Ms Clare Brody, - 25a Maree Street, Avenue, Beechboro WA 6063. Tel: 377 5838. Meetings Hamersley WA 6022, Tel: 342 5482. Secretary: Mrs third Tuesday each month at 10.00am. Nancy,Carlso_n, 24 lveston Road, Lynwood 6147 Tel: 457 3984. Address all correspondence to Box 6149, 2/7TH AUSTRALIAN FIELD REGIMENT East Perth WA 6892. ASSOCIATION · President: Mr L.E.N. Harvey, 150 Alfred ·Rd, Mt WRAAF BRANCH - RAAF ASSOCIATION Claremont 6010. Tel: 384 President: 9231 . Secretary: Mr Bill Mrs E. Southern, 31 Larrissa Road, Willetton Woods; 4/2 lewington Gdns. Bibra -6155, 457 Lake, 6163. Tel: 8628. Secretary: Mrs J. Bland, 2 Graphic 417 3989. Meets in the Pure Steel Room Court, Beldon 6025, , Gloucester 401 8296. Meetings held at 8.00pm Park at' 11 .00am on the first Monday of each on the first Tuesday of month each month in the Meg Olive ·except January (If first Monday holid~y meets· on next Room at the Air Force Memorial Estate at Bull Creek. day- Tuesday). SPECIAL UNIT ASSOCIATION i OF 2/13TH FIELD AMBULANCE-ASSOCIATION WESTERN AUSTRALIA President: President: A. Jamieson, 53 Valencia Avenue, Church• A,M: Colgate, 11 lrving Street, Falcon, WA lands. Tel: 446 6210. Tel 4591 . Secretary: L. McCarthy, 31 : (095) 34 3014. Secretary: Lt.Col. E.W. Marradong Street, Coolbinia Dubberlin, EO RL JP . Tel: 4441927. Details of , 17 Hott'!am Street, Bayswater, meetings - contact' Secretary. WA 6053. Tel: 271 1406. Meetings as arranged by committee. . 2/16TH AUSTRALIAN INFANTRY BATTALION Z SPECIAL UNIT INTERNATIONAL (INC) A.I.F. ASSOCIATION . Box 490 PO Kalamunda WA 6076. Chairman ~ Jack Sue President: A.J. Smith, 184 McDonald St, Joondanna Ph 274 6619. Secretary: P~;~m Shepherd, Ph 447 6712. 6060 . .:rei: 444 4748. Secretary: H.E. Gregory Trea , 12 Keall surer: Barry Sue. Ph 3!)9 5353. Pass, Winthrop 6150. Tel: 332 8884. Treasurer: K.P. 1ST AUSTRALIAN PARACHUTE BATTALION Nicol, 31 Valerie St, Dianella 60~2 . Tel: 276 2146. President: Mr Bill Rose, 19 Jukes Way, wemoley Editor Pigeon post: M.T. Jervis, 432 Cambridge St. Gardens WA 6016. Tel: 444 6858. Secretary: Mr.Ron Floreat Park 6014. Tel: 387 4419. Committee meets at Waters, 5 Catesby Street, City Beach, WA 6015. Tel: Anzac House on the first Wednesday each month-at 385 9140. . . 10.30am. · 2/1-2/2 PIONEERS W.A. Chairman: LA. Preedy, 152 Keightley Road, 2/28TH BATTALION AND 24TH ANTI-TANK COY. Shenton ASSOCIATION Park 6008. Tel: 381 6294. M~etings to be held ~t Anzac President: E. Harrod, 13 Hadley St, House on third Friday iA March, July and November in Safety Bay 6169. Anzac Club. Tel: 527 6833. Secretary: W. Carlton, 190 Coode St, Como 6152. Tel: 367 4016. Annual re-union to be 2/2ND COMMANDO ASSOCIATION OF AUSTRAUA advised. · · President: B.C. Langridge, 18 Pleasant Grove-Circle, Mandurah WA 6210. Tel: (09) 582 2166. Secretary: J.W. Carey, 13 Stoddart Way, Bateman WA 2!32ND BATTALION ASSOCIATIONl WA) . 6155. Tel: President: 332 7050. Meetings hel.d on second Tuesday of each Mr Fenton Smith, 184 Shaftesbury Ave. month at 10.30am at Anzac Club. Bedford 6052. Tel: 271 6492. Sec/Treasure'r: Mr Colin Edmiston, Unit 3, 456 Main Street, Balcatta, 6021. Tel: 213 FIELD REGIMENT ASSOCIATION W.A. 349 0799.' President: Mr Hugh Ferrier, Tel: 38:4'5573. SEcretary: Mr M. Davison, Tel 330 3033, 1 Kitchener Road, 214.3RD BATTALION ASSOCIATION Melville, 6156. Treasorer: Mr F. Self, Tel: 458 6514. (WA BRANCH)· .Address President: Mr R.E. Tilby, 15 DaVIdson Rd., Attadale for correspondence: PO Box 198, Palmyra 6156 6157. Meets second . Tel: 330 3631 . Secretary: Mr K.C. Porteus 5/99 Wednesday each month, 11 .00am Davies Rd, Claremont Anzac House. 6010. Tel: 384 6321. Meets Anzac House every third Wednesday, A'GM 2/3RD LT.A.A. REGIMENT ASSOCIATION September. (WA BRANCH) · President: W.G. Connor, 6 Exton Place, Spearwood, 7 ARMY TROOPS WA 6163. Tel: 418 3051 . Secretary COY RAE ASSOCIATION : G.G. Fellows, 15 P~esident: Jack Benari, 38' Roebuck Martell Street, Warnbro, WA 6169. Tel Drive, Manning. : 593 1273. Tel: 450· 3876. Secretary: .Aiec Wallace Treasurer: G.P.M. Howat, 20 Milne Stre , 24/31 East et, Baywater, Street, Fremantle 6160, Annual reunion last WA 6053. -rei: 271 5352. 'Meetings as arranged by Friday of September, 75 attended in 1991 . Past members most committee. welcome. Page 78 - Listening Post - Spring 1192 - . . 44TH BATTALION ASSOCIATION •. - ~ Committee meets when called. Annual Reunion on Unit Associations cont. advice.· President: R ~ COIIIns,·134· ~oseb'erry Sfreet, 'Bedford. :rei: 27.1 4448. · • • , r ~ ' r 1.. ...f 1 .~ f11'H DIVISION SIGNALS ASSOCIAtiON 48TH _ &2148THBATTALI.ONASSOC1At:t9 ~ N ~' . ~ . . Fol:enquiriescontact- President: LtCol O.R. Videan, President: D. McLean, Unit- 2/50 Endeavour Avenue, 23'Hall.ey Street, lnnaloo 6018. Tal: 446 6304. Secret• Bullcreek 6155. Secretary: D.A. Hamilton, 80 ary: Rob Hutchings, 2.1 Melbourne Way, Morley 6062. Stoneham .Road, Attadale 6156 . .Tel: 330 2923: Tel:_276 3158. Regular meetings held at 150 Harbourne Meetings and lun·cheon held at ttie Carlton Hotel, 248· Stret, Wembley. . . "' .. Hay Street East at 11 .30am on the third ,Monday of each montli. • 11TH 1914·1918 & 2111TH BN ASSOCIATION . . President: K.T. Johnson, MBE EO JP, 3i Blaven Way, 460 SQUADRON RAAF ASSOCIATIQ.. .(Vi~) . ,Ardross 6153. Secretary/Treasurer: J.C. Watson, 686 Canning HiQhway, Applecress· 6153. Tel: 364 2126. President: W.E.M, (Gerr:y) Bateman, DFC, 221 Soutt:l Meetings: third Tuesday each month (except January) Terrace, Como 6152. Tel: 367 3063. Secretary: N.B.' 10.00am, Gallipoli Room, Anzac House. Johnson•. 63 Kirwan Street, Floreat Park 6014. Tel: 387 4229. Tre~surer : T.R. Gallop, 19 Felstead Cresceat, 16tH BArrALION, THE cAMERON . Haniersley 6022. l'el: 447 4037. Meetings are held four HIGHLANDERS OF WA ASSOCIATION times a year. · · · ' President: Mr John A. D. Treloar, 6 Bedwell Crescent, ~ . ; .. .~ · Booragoon· 6154. Tal: 364· 6948. ·secretary: Mr J.W. 1940 DUNKIRK VETERANS ASSOCIATION . . Ricnardson, 61saac Street, Melville 6156. Tel: 330 5405 Meets first Tuesday each month .North Perth Bowling Members advised re meetings by written letter as ·club 1.30pm. P.resident: R.H. . D~ncalfe, T~l : 2951689. requir~d .. . S~cretary/Treasurer : Peter W. Hes.sell, Tel: 3441756. IN.TERSTATE SERIES Jack Hamilton v.c. Trophy SUNDAY, 27 DECEMBER . All teams arrive Adelaide to be met by Liaison officer~ and accompanied to MoteL At 7.30 pm Managers and Liaison Officers to meet at Clarence G~rdens - Bowling Club. Returned and Services 'League of Australia l . : MONDAY, 28 DECEMBER . . . . . 1 26th Natio~al Four• Morning- Remembrance 'Ceremony- Cross of .Sacrifice. Offi cial Opening & Lunch at Clarence Gardens Bowling Bowls Championships· Club. . for the "Sir Arthur Lee" Trophy Afternoon- First Test. . . 27 DECEMBER 1992 TO TUESDAY, 29 DECEMBER Morning- Second Test. Lunch at Clarence Garde ~ B.C. 6 JANUARY 1993 (Inclusive) . Afternoon- Third Test. In ADELAIDE WEDNESDAY, 30 DECEMBER . Followi'ng "Jack Hamilton, V . C .~ ' Interstate Series Morning- Fourt~ Test. Lunch at Clare ~ ce . G~rde n. s B . ~ . and "Dr Sydney Krantz Memorial Trophy" Series. ·. Afternoon- Fifth Test. · THUR~OAY, 31 DECEMBER fWI ' . 1:\ULES Free Day r \. · 1. All contestants must be financial members of · F.RIDAY,1 JANUARY · \ ' . . the RSL or Australia. 2. All contestants must be ·financial m~tnbers of . ~stNATIONAL FO~RS -; . ~J ~- , the RSL .of Australia. Sir Arthur LH Trophy "-(~ 3: Nominees of any team must be: affiliated with SATURDAY, 2JANUARY the ·same Stat,e Gpverning Body .but need. not Morning - Round One. Lunch at Ve.nue Club. be membe·rs of the same club or sub-branch. Afte·r.noon - Round Two. 4. All nominations must be accompanied by an $.VNDAY•. 3. JANUARY . · entry fee of $20 per tea~ .. • . Mo.rning - Round :rhree. Lunch at Venue Club. 5. Player's are' res-ponsib1e for their own transport Aftern.oon - Round Four. and accommodation. · MONDAY, 4 JA~UARY 6. All sectional games will be of. 21 ends. Post· Morning - Round Five. Lunch at Venue Club: sectional, Quarter Final.s,. Se11Ji- F.inals and Afternoon - Section Winners Knock-Out. Final will be·ot 21 ends. TUESDAY, 5 JAN'"'ARY . . •. Morning- Win!lel1 play off. Lunch at Ven.ue Club.. ·1E-•' Afternoon - Quarter Finals. For accommodation and transport contact:· WEDNESDAY, I JANUARY State Secretary" · · ¥orning -Semi-Finals.' LUflCh at Venue Club. Ted ~hilp ~ Afternoon.- FINAL High iea and Present~tions at/Venue · Phcme 450 4033 Club. . . . " NOMINATIONS Cl-OSE 31 .OCTOBER 1192 LJaJen_lng Poet:... Spring 1112-P..-71 New Daily Juice is squeezed fresh d aily, locally, from ch oice West Australian o ran ges. It contains no concentrate, so it tastes as fresh as the juice you squeeze yourself. You' ll find I and 2 litre bottles c hilled in your supermarket fridge. 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