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Lotterywest Presentation Lotterywest has been supporting the RSL in providing services to returned veterans and their families ever since the Lotteries Commission, as it was previously known, was established back in 1933. Over the years many grants have been made towards the RSL’s welfare services and towards residential facilities for aged veterans. This support from Lotterywest continues to this day for a whole range of services and projects operated by the RSL and its branches. ANZAC day support has been a relatively in the management of the various events Lotterywest has offered special support to A gift of a framed series of these new element of Lotterywest’s funding to which make up the ceremonies of ANZAC ANZAC Day because of its understanding advertisements was presented to the the RSL. Day that the thousands attending the and respect for the importance of this President of the RSL, the Hon Graham Dawn Service in Kings Park can watch national day of recognition of all those Edwards by the Chairman of Lotterywest, In 2001, Lotterywest realised that the RSL the event on big screens. who have served our country. Mr John Atkins and the CEO, Mrs Jan needed some additional help to manage Stewart as record of these tributes. This the increasingly complex logistics of As well as the support to the main city As one particular way of demonstrating photo was taken on that occasion. organising all the commemorative events based events, Lotterywest makes grants that respect, each year Lotterywest for ANZAC Day. Since then an annual to suburban and regional branches of the commissions a special and unique ANZAC Jody Nunn grant has been made for that purpose. This RSL to help them with their ANZAC day day advertisement which is published in Senior Manager, Corporate has meant amongst other improvements commemorations. The West Australian newspaper. Communications. Lotterywest

Future of ANZAC House to be considered Read the by a joint State full story on Government / RSL Working page 2 Party

RSL Archive Collection - Opening ANZAC House front 2 THE LISTENING POST August 2013 THE August 2013 VOL. 36 No.4 Listening Post

Future of ANZAC House to be considered by a joint State Government / RSL Working Party I recently met with the State Premier Colin In 1976 this freehold was gifted back to government Given that circumstance coupled with Barnett, Veterans Minister Joe Francis and our and we received an amount of $130,000 on transfer the $2 million cost of refurbishment it is State Secretary Phil Orchard. of the title. appropriate that RSL WA takes the opportunity to examine all options as to its future and to do One of the main items on the agenda was the future RSL was handed the shell of the new building but had otherwise would in my view be negligent. of ANZAC House. to spend an additional $400,000 fitting it out. We will of course examine all possible options We are currently faced with refurbishment costs in As part of the lease we had to accept responsibility which will be to the advantage of the RSL and its the vicinity of two million dollars. This comes about for all fittings, partitions, floor coverings and membership. This includes seeking to extend in our because of unavoidable costs relating to a necessity maintenance. to replace air conditioning, kitchen equipment and current location. However, no decision will be made other matters associated, with occupational health ANZAC House as we know it today was opened in without full consultation with our membership and and building compliance laws. 1981 and we enjoy a peppercorn rental with 3 x 21 neither should it. year leases. The second of these lease periods is due Many members would be aware that the RSL is The State Government/RSL WA working party will responsible for the full maintenance of ANZAC to expire in 2018. be conducted through the office of the Minister for House while the government is responsible for the The Premier said clearly that the next Veterans and in due course will report back to the shell of the building. lease period would be honoured by the Premier. The site which ANZAC House sits on was originally government. However, as I see it, there are no Graham Edwards AM gifted to the RSL and was owned by us freehold. guarantees beyond that next 21 year lease period. State President

From the Presidents Pen!

7RAR Presentation Attending the presentation along with 7RAR WA President Don Cruden were other members of the 7RAR WA Assocication. Members of the Association patronise ANZAC House on a regular basis and believe the value of the drinks and food at ANZAC House are the best in Perth. The emblem will take pride of place in the State President's office. ANZAC Club The ANZAC Club is pleased to introduce a new discount service to members dining in the VC dining room at the Club. The service kicked off on 1 August this year. The discount will be available to members wearing RSL badge or by producing a membership card. Pensioner cards will also be accepted. The member, and up to 4 guests, will be entitled to a 10% reduction off the total of the FOOD bill when dining in the VC Room. Spunky Fieldhouse, John Burrows, Ian McNee, Charlie Matherson, Barry Hutchins, Don Cruden, Gavin Rodie and Graham Edwards If using the $2 beverage promotion available to members when purchasing a meal you will be able to branches are levied a minimum charge whether they limited and our overall numbers are restricted to dine for as little as $12 including a beer. send a delegate along or not. 200. It will be “first in best dressed” in this situation so if you are planning to bring you partner you will The complimentary self-serve tea and coffee service All of the above charges have now been dropped. need to book early. The reception will follow a which is available all day will remain. In addition the cost per delegate has been reduced to $35.00 per person. wreath laying ceremony at the State War Memorial Please note that the 10% service members discount led by the National President which will take place However, in working to achieve this reduction the is only for use in the VC Dining Room for lunch at 1600hrs. or breakfast. Organised group events, special group Congress Dinner has been dropped and a President's catered events and function room events are not Reception substituted on the Friday night before I have taken the liberty of inviting the Honourable Dr included in the discount promotion. Congress. Brendan Nelson MBBS MRACGP FRACP (Hon.) This initiative has been taken after suggestions from a The cost of the reception has been absorbed and will FAMA to open our State Congress this year. Dr number of members. be covered by the $35.00. Nelson, as you are aware, is the Director of the Australian War Memorial. State Congress 2013 This will only cover delegates to attend the reception and those wishing to bring partners or guests will be A constant source of complaint to me has been the cost He will also host a breakfast on the Friday before charged a further $20.00 per person. to Sub-Branches of delegates for our State Congress Congress and proceeds from this breakfast will be and the 50 cent welfare levy and the fact that all Please be aware that space for partners will be used to subsidise the cost of Congress. THE LISTENINGTHE LISTENING POST August POST October2013 20093 3 Cabinet Minutes - 1976 Sub-Branch News Growing ANZAC: Ellenbrook The Ellenbrook Sub-Branch of interesting was the psychological the RSL services the growing impact that the story telling had on suburbs on Perth’s north-eastern our readers. Two readers reported boundary. The region caters for a being affected by the story during the mixed community, but the young readings and they only just scraped families dominate the landscape. through. So, while we thought that we were delivering a powerful message During fundraising in the community in our schools, each reader walked we have come to realise that we, as a away from the experience with a new group, need to work on growing the strength of commitment. ANZAC story and culture, particularly Stephen O’Neil (President) was deeply to new citizens. With this in mind moved by his reading experience at the Sub-Branch asked local schools if Ellen Stirling Primary School, and he they would like one of our members said, “Our Sub-Branch needs to get to attend a school assembly and read out and make positive connections to the children and then present an with the younger generations of our appropriate book to the school library. community. The future of ANZAC We chose the Australian story “My Day in Australia will depend on how Grandad Marches on ANZAC Day”. well we all carry out this important Five Ellenbrook schools requested mission.” the book reading and members were Based on our success, we are now rostered to each school to tie in with working on purchasing appropriate ANZAC Day 2013. Reports from each books for Remembrance Day. school indicated that the readings were very well received by the staff and Dr Neil MacNeill students. However, what was equally Secretary/Membership

Community Joins on ANZAC Day Frank Mallard reading at Arbor Grove PS. (Georgia Taylor, photographer) The significance of ANZAC Day is St Mary’s Catholic School also held a Boyup Brook RSL Sub Branch President, well understood and respected in service on 19 April. Fred Doust, led proceedings with Boyup Brook’s 2013 Citizen of the Year, Shirley the small rural South West town of A crowd in excess of 250 people joined Boyup Brook with large attendance Broadhurst invited to present an address together on 25 April at the War Memorial to the large crowd. at services held by the schools and as Boyup Brook commemorated the Shirley said that 98 persons left Boyup the Boyup Brook RSL Sub-Branch. 98th Anniversary of the first landing at Brook to serve between 1914 and 1918. This year’s remembrance started at the Gallipoli. Thirty three, a third of them, did not Boyup Brook District High School on come home. In World War II, 248 people 18 April (prior to the school holidays) The parade consisted of local RSL went to serve and eighteen did not come with a service conducted by the school’s members, family members of those home. Boyup Brook people were also Student Council leadership group. The who served in conflict, school students represented in the Korean War, Vietnam school choir performed two items before and many representing Boyup Brook’s War and Malaya. the wreath laying and Last Post traditions. community service groups. All of these people are listed outside of the Upper Blackwood Soldiers’ Memorial Boyup Brook District High School (BBDHS) Wreath Laying: BBDHS Primary Captains Sally Hospital to which Shirley offered, “I Meredith and Jack Atherton carry a wreath at the challenge you to make a commitment BBDHS service. in the near future to read the boards mounted on the verandah which record Brook Choir sang the 2/16 Battalion the contribution made to our Nation by Marching Song. The 2/16 Battalion was residents of Boyup Brook.” formed in 1940 with men from around the state including Boyup Brook. Shirley also commented, “Another group of people who deserve recognition and Over thirty people then proceeded to the respect are the men and women who Upper Blackwood Soldiers’ Memorial were manpowered to stay on their farms Hospital, the town’s original war to keep producing the food required to memorial, where an additional wreath keep the war machine working.” laying ceremony took place. Following the traditions of ANZAC Jodi Nield BBDHS Leadership: The Boyup Brook District High School’s Student Council with Eric Biddle and Boyup Brook songs, wreath laying, the Last Post, Boyup Brook Community RSL Sub-Branch President, Fred Doust remembrance and flag raising, the Boyup Resource Centre 4 THE LISTENING POST August 2013 Sub-Branch News Recent visit to Brookton Wyalkatchem RSL and Kondinin Sub-Branch Renovations

Amongst the numerous country towns I have recently visited are Brookton and Kondinin. Brookton Sub-Branch President, Ray White, has decided after several years of great service, to stand down. The Sub-Branch looked like folding which would have been a loss to the Brookton community and the RSL. However, a hastily called meeting of locals was convened with the assistance of the local Shire, at which 22 potential new members attended. An interim Chair has been appointed with the promise from another lady to act The Wyalkatchem Sub-Branch building was in need of substantial repairs including as Secretary/Treasurer. The majority of those attending were affiliates and this replacement of stumps at the base of the building due to termite and subsidence just goes to show how important affiliate members have become to the RSL. I am damage, cladding on the gable, repainting of internal and external walls, repair and now hopeful that the Brookton Sub-Branch will continue to operate and fulfil an painting of window frames and doors, and general work around the outside of the important local need. Sub-branch building and yard in which events were held throughout the year. The visit to Kondinin was to meet with students from the local Primary School The Sub-Branch lodged an application with Lotterywest in 2012 and was successful and thank them for a number of beautiful poems and thoughts which a number of with an approved Grant of $20,000. students wrote and sent to ANZAC House just prior to ANZAC Day this year. The Grant funds were used to meet the costs of materials and supervision of the The students, although still in Primary School, showed a maturity and understanding project with the required labour being provided by the Dowerin Work Camp Crew beyond their years and I am very pleased I visited to thank them personally for their under a Memorandum of Understanding between the Department of Corrective thoughts and words. Services and RSLWA. When I see young Australians so interested and respectful about ANZAC Day and To celebrate the completion of the renovations, the Sub-Branch held a barbeque on our veterans I can’t help but feel we in the RSL have a strong responsibility to keep 18 April, 2013 to acknowledge and thank those who had assisted in the project. the heritage, stories and spirit of the ANZACs alive. These stories are the means of At the invitation of the Sub-Branch President, Mr Eddie Garner, a Certificate of keeping our heritage alive and growing it into the future. A future which is in good Appreciation for the work done by the Dowerin Work Camp Crew was presented hands with these young Kondinin students. by Mr Peter McGlade, RSLWA State Accountant, to the Department of Corrective I also met with the Sub-branch and Shire President Mr Allen Smoker. We took the Services Officer, Mr Alan Limbrik. opportunity to discuss various issues relating to the Commemoration of ANZAC Mr Garner advised that the project had been a great success and on behalf of the and the future of the RSL. The Shire and Sub-Branch are keen to have a local Wyalkatchem Sub-Branch, expressed thanks to all involved including Lotterywest, community meeting to find new members and promote the RSL. Once again the Mr Ken Thomas for sourcing materials and supervision of all work, the Wyalkatchem importance of affiliate members and the roles they play is crucial to the ongoing Shire for the use of their equipment and an operator to clean up the yard, Mr AJ strength of the RSL in our Sub-Branches right across the State. Knight for the creation of the Certificate of Appreciation and the Wyalkatchem Mens Graham Edwards AM Shed for the frame. State President Peter McGlade

Premier welcomes funding for ANZAC lookout

Wesfarmers contributes $1.5m captured in the historic photographs of Mount Adelaide.” The national launch to key infrastructure for ANZAC the convoy departing in 1914. The event of the ANZAC Centenary will Hon Colin Barnett MEc MLA Premier of Western Australia Centenary celebrations lookout will include a shelter and inter- take place in Albany on November 1 pretive material relating to the vessels next year. Mr Barnett said the Albany Premier Colin Barnett congratulated in the convoy. “I am very pleased to see Convoy Commemorative Walk and look- Australia’s extraordinary military past Wesfarmers on its decision to provide Wesfarmers support for this project,” the out, the ANZAC Interpretive Centre and and how it has shaped our nation,” he the Returned & Services League WA Premier said. “Wesfarmers itself began the upgrade of infrastructure at Mount said. (RSLWA) with $1.5 million for key in June 1914 and has historic and well- Clarence, along with other important Fact File infrastructure for the ANZAC Centenary established connections into the Western sites in Albany such as the ANZAC The ANZAC Interpretive Centre is Commemorations in Albany. The funds Australian community, especially in the Peace Park, would further enrich the being built using $2.2 million from the will be used to build an Interpretive Walk story of the city’s important role in the country. “Over the years they would State Government and $6.55 million of on Mount Adelaide which commemo- creation of the ANZAC spirit. have had a close association with the Commonwealth Government funds. rates the convoy that left Albany in 1914 families of many of the young men who The Premier commended the RSLWA carrying Australian and New Zealand sailed from Albany to WWI and felt the on its vision for the Albany Convoy In addition, the State is contributing a fur- troops and service personnel to the war terrible impact of the thousands of casu- Commemorative Walk and Lookout. ther $5.83 million to upgrade infrastruc- in Europe. They will also fund a new alties from that war. “This infrastructure “I expect many Australians, New ture, including the Padre White Lookout lookout at the top of Mount Adelaide, is an important addition to the ANZAC Zealanders and international visitors will and Desert Mounted Corps Memorial, at providing an extensive panorama of King Interpretive Centre which is being built travel to Albany as part of their ANZAC the adjacent Mt Clarence George Sound and views similar to those at the Princess Royal Fortress precinct on pilgrimage, or just to learn more about More Media Releases in Centrefold THE LISTENINGTHE LISTENING POST August POST October2013 20095 5 Sub-Branch News

Memorial at Perth Modern ANZAC Day Event Overview School – 2013 - Kalgoorlie A parade comprising of Veterans, Kalgoorlie Regional Hospital. 11 Platoon Delta Company 11/28 At 1100 hours parade led by the Battalion Royal Western Australian Eastern Goldfields Highland Pipe Regiment, Eastern Goldfields 55th Band, led veterans, 11 Platoon Delta Army Cadet Unit, 709 Squadron Company, 11/28 Battalion Royal City of Kalgoorlie Boulder RAAF, Western Australian Regiment, Eastern WA Police, Maori Group led by the Goldfields 55th Army Cadet Unit, 709 Eastern Goldfields Highland Pipe Squadron City of Kalgoorlie Boulder Band, paraded to the Kalgoorlie RAAF, WA Police, Police Rangers, War Memorial. SES, Fire and Emergency Services, and Maori Group from the old Kalgoorlie The Dawn Service commenced at Post Office to the Kalgoorlie Town 0600 hours and was attended by an Hall. During the Parade, there was estimated 5,000 people, which is the a fly past by a PC9 from the Royal The Perth Modern School's ANZAC Service was held on 13 May, 2013. largest attendance in recent years. Australian Air Force – Pearce Air Base. Lieutenant Zoe Schatz from the All 900 plus students attended the service which was conducted by the Salvation Army provided the prayers The Commemorative Service was head students and supported by the school's orchestra and choir. Mr for the Ceremony. Our Bugler was from held in the Town Hall to a packed Doug Arrowsmith DFC OAM gave the address. the Eastern Goldfields Brass Band. The audience. Lieutenant Zoe Schatz from The Memorial, which is the only one in the State at a school, was built at about the Ode was recited in English and Maori. the Salvation Army led the Service in prayer. The Eastern Goldfields same time as the one in Kings Park. It was recently cleaned and the lettering redone Wreath bearers included President Brass Band together with the Two Up by volunteers from the War Graves Commission. of the Kalgoorlie RSL Sub-Branch, Dave Elson and Mayor of City of Two Down Choir provided the music. Doug Arrowsmith Kalgoorlie Boulder, Mr Ron Yuryevich The Last Post, followed by the Ode Nedlands RSL Sub-Branch along with various present and past in English and Maori, Reveille and service personnel and parliamentary Lone Piper playing The Lament was representatives. A large majority of the presented. Hasluck wreath layers representing a wide range Mr Yuryevich gave the principal address of allied Services were children or and Vietnam Veteran, Tony Thomas young adults. Their participation in gave a short address on his experiences the Dawn Service is increasing year Community as an Operating Theatre Technician at by year. During the wreath laying, the the 1st Australian Field Hospital. lament was played by members of the Heroes Award Eastern Goldfields Highland Pipe Band Mr Ivan Henderson recited a poem – In April this year Ken Wyatt MP, and members of the Kalgoorlie Boulder “ANZAC on the Wall” Federal Member for Hasluck, Aero Club conducted a fly past. Ms Kayla Hoddy-Rook sang a beautiful opened nominations for the At the conclusion of the Dawn rendition of “The Last ANZAC” 2013 Hasluck Heroes Awards, Service, approximately 1200 – 1400 At the conclusion of the Service, the which recognise outstanding local people attended a very successful free marchers reformed on Hannan Street achievers and exceptional service to Gunfire Breakfast at the Kalgoorlie and Mr Ron Yuryevich took the salute. the local community in a variety of Ex-Servicemen’s Memorial Club. The march continued to the Kalgoorlie categories. Kalamunda Sub-Branch After Breakfast, a short service Ex-Servicemen’s Memorial Club where decided to nominate our President, was conducted at the Rose Garden, all enjoyed fellowship and camaraderie. Fred Smith, for his volunteer work. Not only was Fred a finalist but was judged the Hasluck Volunteer Hero of the Year. Fred was presented as an office holder of Kalamunda SES. with his certificate and token of Much could be said of the various roles appreciation by Ken Wyatt MP at and contributions he has made to both a recent ceremony. It was a richly organisations and other local community deserved award and one that our groups, but we don't want to give him members heartily endorsed. a swollen head! Well done Fred and congratulations from all of your fellow Fred's citation touched on his Sub-Branch members. contribution as a committee member and President of Kalamunda Sub-Branch for Doug Carpenter many years in a voluntary capacity, and Secretary

Dawn Service – Kalgoorlie War Memorial Commemorative Parade – Hannan Street Kalgoorlie 6 THE LISTENING POST August 2013 Sub-Branch News Martin O’Meara VC Albany Forts

Commanding Officer of the 16th Battalion Lt. Colonel Rhogan Atkins and Dennis Williams Born at Terryglass, Lorrha, Co. Tipperary, Ireland, Martin O’Meara came to Western Australia as a young man and worked as a labourer and sleeper-cutter before enlisting at Pinjarra in August 1915 and joining the 16th Battalion AIF. He embarked for France in December 1915 and it was there, at Mouquet Farm, Pozieres, in August 1916 that his actions in saving his wounded comrades resulted in him being awarded The Victoria Cross. O’Meare was wounded three times, he was returned to Australia in September 1918, with the rank of Sergeant. Martin O’Meara died in December1935 and is buried at Karrakatta Cemetery. At his gravesite, on Sunday 23 June 2013 a commemoration was held to coincide with the unveiling of a Memorial Plaque in his honour at a Heritage Festival in his hometown of Lorrha on Saturday, 22 June 2013. The commemoration was organised by members of the Irish Community here in Perth and was attended by Lt Colonel Rhogan Aitken, Commanding Officer of the 16th Battalion, Major John Liston of Brigade HQ, representatives of the Australian-Irish Heritage Association and the Irish Club of Perth, A distant relative, Mrs Annette Healy-Pickwell and her husband Lloyd, Ms Leith Landauer whose family came from Lorrha in the 19th Century and members of the Irish Community. The City of Subiaco RSL Sub-Branch was represented by Dennis Williams (President), Allen Long and Back Row: Alec Cull, Geoff McNeill, Barbara McNeill, Jo Walker, Bob Cooper, Fred & Deb Coombs, Janine McCrum, Sally & Tony Tony Costa. Trevenan, Peter Aspinall, George Farquhar Middle Row: Horrie Wallis, Craig Hughes, Jenni Mulholland, Joe Urquhart, Pauling Wallis, Ray Walker, Tom Hollow, Jean Webb, Charlie Fitzpatrick, Pamela Smith, Sue & Phil Maguire, Murray Martin, Mo (Ian) Mulholland, Harley Although informal, the Commemoration was (despite the Webb, Roger Smith, Tony Trevenam Front Row: Lyn Urquhart, Leah Teresa & Kayla Hughes, Brett, Locke, Belinda & Jack Rowland, Laurie rain) meaningful. (El Lawrence) Fraser, Gail Guthrie, Nola (not to be trifled with) Fraser, Elizabeth Shaw, Dave Guthrie, Mark Davies

It is interesting to note that Martin O’Meara is recognised by On 24 February, the Albany, Denmark and Walpole first to establish the gatherings was Walpole. The a Plaque at the Flame of Remembrance at Kings Park, that Sub-Branches had a BBQ at the Albany. The day other was put on by Denmark, our host at that the Soldiers Club at Irwin Barracks bears his name and that function was John Shapland and his family who at his funeral a number of VC recipients acted as pallbearers, was presented and hosted by the Albany Sub- have a small military museum that John and his including Cliff Sadlier, first President of the Subiaco Sub- Branch, with Peter Aspinall, President of Albany family have prepared. Branch. Sub-Branch in the chair. They put on a great feast and all who attended had a great time. The three Mark Davies Dennis Williams City of Subiaco RSL Sub-Branch Sub-Branches have had two previous events; the President Denmark RSL Sub-Branch Bendigo Bank “You Like” Campaign During May the Bendigo Bank held a “You Like” campaign. The idea was that three local community groups in each designated area would select and promote a community project – the winner to be decided on the number of votes received from the public. Capel RSL Sub-Branch entered the competition with a project to upgrade the Capel War Memorial by enhancing the grounds around it and improving public access. We were up against projects in Donnybrook and Dalyellup. Note that Dalyellup has over three times the population of the township of Capel, the Donnybrook township is on par. It was a runaway victory for the Capel RSL. The directors of the Bendigo Bank were so impressed by the sustained display of community support for the project that they doubled the prize money to $10,000. An amazing act of generosity. Michael MacMahon Secretary The winners of the Bendigo Bank “You Like” Competition, Capel Sub-Branch. $5,000 plus a $5,000 Capel Sub-Branch bonus towards the upgrade of the Capel War Memorial. THE LISTENING POST August 2013 7 FROM THE BUNKER with Denis Connelly William Morris Hughes

Portrait of the Right Honourable William Morris Hughes who was Prime The Right Honourable (Rt Hon) William Morris Hughes, Prime Minister of Australia (wearing a bowler hat and smoking a cigarette), Minister of Australia from 1915 to 1923. and the Rt Hon Andrew Fisher, High Commissioner for Australia (behind Hughes on the gangplank), disembark on arriving in France to visit the Australian Corps.

In this edition we look at another war time born in 1889. In 1890 the Hughes family moved to Sydney which happened to encompass Long. It Prime Minister, William Hughes. In a previous a weatherboard house in Beattie Street, Balmain, a was at this very early stage that he embraced the edition I covered John Curtin who was the working class suburb. Whilst William did small jobs concept of compulsory military service for the Australian Prime Minister during WWII in Balmain and the surrounding suburbs, Elizabeth defence of Australia and urged for the formation of took in washing for the well-off residents in the area. (1939–1945). an Australian Naval Force. Hughes became a member of The Australian William Morris Hughes was born in London on 23 Hughes was instrumental in forming the Waterside Socialist League and was a regular speaker at their September 1862 and was an only child. William was Workers Federation and was elected President, a Sunday evening lectures. As his profile rose he saw bought up with strong Welsh principals and spoke position which he held for 17 years. He was also the need to open a small shop in his house where President of the Trolley, Draymer and Carters Union. Welsh at home. His life changed dramatically when likeminded young reformers could gather. This led his mother passed away when he was six years old to the formation of the Labour Electoral League in A move to Melbourne saw Hughes leaving his and William was sent to Llandudno to live with 1891. family in Sydney and being appointed as Minister for his family. It was here that he finished his formal External Affairs in April 1904. This was under the schooling. Hughes’ ever broadening circle of followers included Labour governance of Prime Minister JC Watson and two future Prime Ministers, Joseph Cook and Chris In 1874, Hughes returned to London to start a was an important learning experience. When Watson Watson. Hughes had the ‘gift of the gab’, this resigned as Leader of the Federal Parliamentary position as a student teacher at St Stephens School, joined with his persuasive attitude, lively mind and Westminster. He graduated to assistant teacher in Party Hughes was elected as Deputy Leader. This rollicking stories guaranteed him an ever widening promotion was driven by the fact that he had studied 1879, at the age of 17. During this period Hughes circle of friends. volunteered as a member of the Royal Fusiliers. law part time and was admitted to the Bar in 1903. In 1894 Hughes made a successful application to be On 1 September 1906 Elizabeth passed away after In 1884 Hughes became restless and travelled to the organiser of the Amalgamated Shearers’ Union. suffering heart disease for several years. Hughes Australia seeking adventure and a new beginning. This resulted in him working in the New South remained in Melbourne whilst Ethel cared for her Before becoming a galley hand on a coastal steamer, Wales outback. In the same year Hughes narrowly five younger siblings in Sydney. Hughes worked as a rouseabout in rural Queensland. won the state seat of Long for the emerging Labour Whilst in Queensland he lived in a boarding house at Party. The New South Wales Parliament, renowned In 1908 Andrew Fisher was sworn in as Prime Moore Park and not long after moving in he started for its ‘bear pit’ chamber was the perfect place for Minister and Hughes was appointed Attorney a defacto relationship with the landlady’s daughter, Hughes to enhance his skills. General, a portfolio which was renewed once again Elizabeth. They never married. during the 1910 election. This increased his portfolio In 1901, owing to federation, he lost his Long seat and led him to becoming a member of the King’s Elizabeth and William’s first daughter, Ethel, was so he stood for the newly formed seat of West Counsel in 1909. The 1913 Federal election resulted in Labour losing to the Joseph Cook led Liberal party. Twelve months later Prime Minister Cook asked the Governor General to grant a double dissolution of Parliament. This was the first ever double dissolution. At the outbreak of WWI, 4 August 1914, Hughes argued that the election should be postponed. This suggestion was ignored as the Caucus was not convinced. The Labour Party won the election on 5 September and Andrew Fisher commenced his third term as Prime Minister. Fisher once again appointed Hughes as Deputy Prime Minister and continued in Informal portrait of the Prime Minister of Australia, The Right Honourable William Morris (Billy) Hughes (centre, wearing a hat), with a his role as Attorney General. number of nurses from the Australian Army Nursing Service (AANS). Note the nurse third from the left is holding a camera. 8 THE LISTENING POST August 2013

France. 1918-08. Australian Prime Minister William Morris (Billy) Hughes examines the barrel of a disabled German gun with Lieutenant JNB Loudon MC and Bar.

In his role as Attorney General Hughes was a new party failed and he was forced to create a responsible for drafting and implementing coalition Government. regulations for the War Precautions Act. One An election was called in May 1917 and Hughes function of this Act was to regulate the production won in both houses. Following his election Hughes of all commodities including metal, sugar and Informal portrait of the Prime Minister of Australia, The Right promised he would not revisit the compulsory clothing – before the war these were controlled by Honourable William Morris (Billy) Hughes (wearing a hat and holding conscription issue unless Germany prevailed in German identities. a walking stick), with a group of men from the AIF. the war. In November it was seen to be likely that In October 1915 Fisher resigned as Federal Leader Germany would win so a second referendum was Throughout his political career Hughes held many and on 27 October 1915 he was named Prime called and once again Hughes’ attempt to introduce portfolios including Minister for Repatriation, Minister of Australia. compulsory conscription was defeated, this time Health and External Affairs, Minister for Territories, more profoundly. Hughes travelled to Paris with the British Delegation Minister for Navy and Industrial and Attorney in June 1916. On the eve of the disastrous battle at Following this failure Hughes resigned as Prime General. Fromelles and Pozieres they visited the Australian Minister; however, nobody else could command a On 29 October 1952 Prime Minister Robert Menzies Troops at the Front. The Australian servicemen saw majority so the Governor General recommissioned told the House of Representatives that he finds it Hughes as one of them and gave him the respected Hughes. In 1918 Hughes made a second trip to most difficult to realise that this is the first day in the nickname of “The Little Digger”; this followed him England and Europe, this time to attend the Imperial history of the Federal Parliament in which William for the rest of his life. War Cabinet and the Imperial War Conference. He Morris Hughes had not sat as a member. Hughes was still in England when the truce was signed on Hughes returned to Australia with an increased had passed away at his home the day before. 11 November 1918. desire to support the Australian efforts in Europe. William had served 51 years in the Australian In view of the high rate of casualties he sought to As the horrors of WWI began to wane so did his Federal Parliament. introduce compulsory conscription. The subsequent popularity and this resulted in his defeat in the 1922 Denis Connelly referendum was defeated and resulted in him being Federal Election. Holding the working class seat of References expelled from the Labour Party. With his expulsion West Sydney became impossible so he moved to 1. Australian War Memorial Hughes was able to form a new Cabinet with those the rural seat of Bendigo and in December 1922 he that followed him from Labour. His plan to form switched to the North Sydney seat. 2. National Archives of Australia

A simple and free bowel cancer test in the mail could save your life Each year, the National Bowel Cancer participate in a free screening program that people to share their story with us and others in the community Screening Program invites people aged could save their life. to help promote the program through social media, publications 50, 55 and 65 years of age to screen for Eligible people will receive an invitation in or interviews with the media. If you have been affected by the bowel cancer using a Faecal Occult Blood the mail from the Australian Government and National Bowel Cancer Screening Program (those invited, people Test (FOBT). shortly after will receive the FOBT kit. The screened for bowel cancer, friends, family and carers) we would FOBT tests for blood you can’t see in the bowel From 1 July, 60 year olds are also invited to love you to contact us on 13 11 20 and share your story. screen. It is important to keep checking when motion and is completed in the comfort of your you or your loved ones might be eligible as own home. Once completed, you send off to a Dayna Ward the Program will continue to expand over the pathology lab for analysis. If the FOBT finds coming years until everyone aged 50 to 74 years blood, which only occurs in about 7% of cases, is screened every two years. further tests are needed (usually a colonoscopy). Bowel Cancer remains WA’s most commonly Those who screen for bowel cancer using FOBT reported cancer affecting both men and women. are more likely to have their cancer found at an Last year, 1330 Western Australians were earlier, less advanced stage. This means the diagnosed with bowel cancer and sadly, more treatment is less invasive and the chances of than 400 people died from it. survival are better. Thankfully, bowel cancer is, for the most part, So if you or your loved ones turn 50, 55, 60 preventable and when detected early, chances of or 65 this year Cancer Council WA urges you survival are very good. While it’s important to to participate in the National Bowel Cancer know the signs and symptoms of bowel cancer Screening Program. It’s a simple test that could including bleeding from your back passage save your life. or any sign of blood after a bowel motion, If you’d like to know more about bowel cancer or changes in usual bowel pattern (constipation the National Bowel Cancer Screening Program, or diarrhoea), abdominal pain and bloating, it’s visit www.cancerwa.asn.au/bowel-cancer or equally important to know that bowel cancer call the Cancer Council Helpline on 13 11 20. often develops without symptoms. This is why Have you got a story to share? screening for bowel cancer is essential yet less than 45% of eligible Western Australians Cancer Council WA is always looking for THE LISTENINGTHE LISTENING POST August POST October2013 20099 9 The 521 fallen Australians Sub-Branch Golf Day Vietnam Research by Barry Hampson The Sub-Branch Challenge will be held at Australia’s military involvement in the memory alive, to put a face to each name on Vietnam Conflict was the longest in the Roll of Honour, record their sacrifice, Glen Iris Golf Club duration of any in Australia’s history. how their loss/death effected and continues on From July 1962 when Australian to affect their families, friends and the mates troops arrived in South Vietnam until they served with. Thursday 24 October. 11 January 1973, when the Governor- Additionally, as part of my research for my Meet and greet at 11am and sausage sizzle. General formally declared Australia’s book I am endeavoring to visit the final resting participation in the war to be at an end, places of those who paid the ultimate sacrifice Tee off at 12 noon, two tee off, 1 and 10. over 60,000 servicemen and women had in the Vietnam Conflict and to place a flag and been deployed to the conflict; resulting poppy at their final resting place as mark of Buffett evening meal and presentation on in over 3,000 being wounded and 521 respect to them. completion. being recorded on the Roll of Honour To assist me in this endeavor I would like 4 man Ambrose with carts. as having lost their lives. Arguably, to interview family, friends and anyone who expected cost is 100.00 per player approx Australia’s most contentious conflict. served with any of these 521 fallen Australians. (yet to be confirmed) Please contact me directly via my email: Each of these 521 individuals has a story that [email protected] or via the contact Any questions or problems please contact needs to be recorded before it becomes too page on my webpage www.barryhampson. Brett Saunders (0439966313) late. Coupled with their story, is the story of com or ring me on my mobile 0424 750 943. [email protected] how each death impacted and continues to Tony Thatcher [email protected] impact their families, friends and the mates Please note that anyone interviewed will be they served with. asked to elect whether they are happy to be Peter Dyer [email protected] quoted as a source of information in the book or Jason Bradford Whilst there have been numerous books or remain totally anonymous. written on Australia’s participation in the [email protected] Vietnam Conflict, they are written about units, My background battles or from an individual’s perspective of I enlisted in the Australian Regular Army the conflict; not on the sacrifice and lives of in 1980, as a Private, serving some 25 plus those recorded on the Roll of Honour. year and working my way through the ranks. When I enlisted in the Army the majority of I am endeavouring to chronicle the lives of my Corporals, Sergeants, etc were Vietnam each of “the 521”, who they were, to tell their Veterans. Additionally, my father is a Vietnam stories and how their loss impacted on their Veteran having served with the 1st Battalion families, friends and mates. Group in 1965-66, as a driver with the My reason for writing this book is because 1st Australian Logistic Support Company. For I want to ensure that current and future myself, I have served overseas in the Middle generations remember “the 521”, to keep their East and East Timor.

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The Memorial Day Speech of President Barack Obama was delivered by US Consul General Ms Aleisha Woodward while the message of the Prime Minister was delivered by the Warden of the State War Memorial, CDRE Steve Davies RAN Rtd. NAVU President LT Michael Munjak USN (ex-military) delivered the Keynote Address on behalf of NAVU’s Senior Officer CAPT Michael P Donnelly USN (ret) who was hospitalised at the time. Michael Munjak Two re-enactors and a magnificent Boer descendant The 111th anniversary of the Captain Angela Bond RAN was the sighing of the Vereeniging Peace Senior Naval Officer in attendance and Accords that saw the end of through her good officers, the RAN the Boer War (1899-1902) was support was forthcoming. Commander commemorated in Kings Park, Farrington represented the Royal Navy and the Royal New Zealand Navy. Perth at the South African War The New Zealand Government was memorial. ably represented by Lt Commander The weather held fine and a crowd Laurie Bates, ironically himself WA of around 200 people attended. born making a three year posting to Among the dignitaries were the state Perth something of a home coming. Attorney General, The Hon Michael Also deserving of an honourable Mischin MLC and the Hon Paul mention on the day is our chaplain, Papalia CSC, MLA, representing the the Rev John Dunn, a former RAAF leader of the Opposition. A number sky pilot, whose well-chosen prayers of both State and Federal politicians were the most appropriate and all- were in attendance, as well as strong embracing that I can recall. representation from Perth's South Uplifting our spirits in a slightly African Community and the South less ecclesiastical manner but none African Veterans Association of the less significant fashion was the Australia. (SAMVOA) led by Garth Salvation Army's Field Kitchen Pienaar. Representatives for The manned by a couple of cheerful Minister for Defence and the Shadow Salvo girls dispensing tea, coffee and Minister for Defence were also in biscuits to all. attendance. Sadly, there is not an image of a Providing the catafalque party was the wreath especially made for the RAN, the bugler from the Salvation occasion at the initiative of Mr Garth Army and Coastal Pipe Band Pienaar of SAMVOA. For all who provided the music to accompany know and understand the sad history our own vocalist Moira Wilson gave of the second Boer War, the wreath a good rendition of ‘Soldiers of the is a stark and poignant reminder of Queen’ and ‘Goodbye Dolly Gray’ the tragedy and suffering that wars in songs of that time, and Mr Du Toit general inflict upon the innocent-in Bredenkamp who magnificently sang this case Boer women and children. Sarie Marie in Afrikaans. Garth deserves a special mention for its commissioning. The theme for this year’s service The wreath is rectangular in shape, was the Siege of Elands River and fringed with laurel leaves and it the address was given by Brigadier frames a beaten copper bonnet worn Phil White, himself a former member by Boer women of that era and a 10th Light Horse Regiment and as pair of baby's booties, also in beaten such a lineal descendant of the West copper. These sit above two strands Australian Mounted Infantry (WAMI) of barbed wire. This depicts the which was sent to South Africa by the story, better than a thousand words, then colonial government. Brigadier of the misery and suffering endured White's speech reflected both his by Boer women and children in the military background and his civilian concentration camps. occupation as a high school principal Today's service was conducted in and history teacher. the spirit of commemoration and We had good support from the RSL reconciliation and I personally feel this year. The State President, Mr that many ghosts from an old past Graham Edwards AM laid a wreath were put to rest. on behalf of RSLWA and Mr Peter We in WA can be well pleased with Ramsay laid a wreath on behalf of the our efforts; lacking as we do the RNZRSA. resources available to our Eastern A number of re-enactors in period states brethren, we none the less, uniforms, Boers civilians in period made a commendable effort. Thank you to all those who organised, *Data current as at 08 May 2013 from www.canstar.com.au. ^Interest rates subject to change. All rates quoted are per costume of the day and two mounted annum (p.a.). The Schedule of Fees and Charges and Terms and Conditions should be considered in deciding whether to supported and attended. acquire the products and are available at www.adcu.com.au. Australian Defence Credit Union Limited ABN 48 087 649 741 horsemen from the 10th Light Horse AFSL No. 237 988 Australian credit licence number 237 988. 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Kings Park Services AATTVA WA Branch Team Annual Commemorative Service The Western Australian Branch of the Australian Army Training Team Vietnam (AATTV) commemorated their 51st anniversary of the AATTV on 31 July 2013 with a service held at the State War Memorial, Kings Park where the Role of Honour was read. The WA State President of AATTV, Mr Ed Harkins, gave a short address on the history of “The Team” in Vietnam. Mrs Stephanie Lloyd, widow of Brigadier RDF Lloyd OBE MC (a former Commanding Officer Battle of of “the Team”), and Mr Ed Harkins laid wreaths in commemoration of the Fallen. The Warden of the State War Memorial, CDRE Steve Davies RAN (Retd), also Crete gave a short address. Of all the episodes in Australia’s After the ceremony there was a luncheon at Campbell Barracks, Swanbourne. relations with Greece, Australia’s part in the 1941 campaign is the most important. It lasted less than two months and ended in military defeat ‘D’ Day but it profoundly changed the way in which the two nations, viewed each Landing other. According to Hugh Gilchrist of the 17,125 Australians that participated in the Remembered campaign of mainland Greece and Crete, Bill Price L’dHon, a regular visitor to ANZAC approximately 500 lost their lives, 1,000 House, was part of the ‘D’ Day Landing. Bill were wounded and more than 5,000 were and his partner, Helen Playford, recently visited taken Prisoners of War. One might wonder, France and took part in a march to commemo- why did Australia, a country located so rate the landing. far away from Greece, sacrifice so many of her children in a campaign that was Bill Price L d’Hon is seventh from the left Denis Connelly eventually lost? Was it worth it? From a strategic point of view, it was. Hitler’s campaign against Russia got ANZAC Cottage: Open to the Community delayed, and the Russian winter caught up with him, leading to the beginning of the end of WWII. But, more importantly, it was worth it from a moral point of view. In the 219 days of Greek resistance to the Axis, 13,676 Greek soldiers perished in the battlefields. In the subsequent occupation more than 84,000 Greek citizens were executed and thousands more died out of famine and hardship because all our resources were taken by the occupying forces to the battlefront, thus condemning the population of the country to starvation. Many historians estimate the accumulated losses during our unprovoked involvement in WWII at 750,000 casualties or approximately 10% of our population at the time. I believe that Winston Churchill and the Australian and New Zealand governments were right in trying to maintain at least a minimum of principles in that insanity, by offering assistance to an ally that did not Many people know the story of ANZAC Cottage - the based committee to guide its restoration and renovation allow her soil to be used against them and historic memorial and home for a wounded soldier and into the present day with the annual Sunset Service by trying to stop the atrocious crimes that that was built in a day. conducted at sundown on ANZAC Day and the Special Open would take place during the Occupation. Days conducted throughout the year to honour the Cottage’s This unique Cottage, situated in a quiet suburban street The lesson that the Battle of Crete and the in Mount Hawthorn, has brought community and military construction, Vietnam Veterans’ Day and Remembrance Day. second ANZACs who fought there teach together in a heart-warming story that continues to resonate The Cottage is also open to the public on the first Sunday of us is that of solidarity. A timeless lesson some 97 years after its construction on 12 February 1916. each month from 1.00pm to 4.00pm. that we ought to remember in the strange times we live in. Whilst the community came together on that fateful day to For more information on the Cottage please build this delightful Cottage, the story has been repeated time call 0411 44 55 82 or visit Address to Greek Veterans at the State and time again, with the Vietnam Veterans’ Association of https://www.facebook.com/AnzacCottage War Memorial for the Anniversary of WA during the 1990’s enlisting the assistance of a community Anne Chapple, Friends of ANZAC Cottage the Battle of Crete 12 THE LISTENING POST August 2013

Kings Park Services ADF at ANZAC House Remembering the Boer War

On 26 May 2013 the Boer War service personnel were remembered at a service at the ANZAC Memorial in Hyde Park, Sydney. The Governor of NSW, Her Excellency Professor Marie Bashir AC CVO, addressed the 300 attendees about the dedication of the Australians who On 23 July the State President, Mr from SASR represented the Australian volunteered to serve in South Africa. The keynote speaker was General Peter Graham Edwards AM, and CEO/ Army, Wing Commander David Turner Cosgrove AC MC (Rtd). General Cosgrove spoke about how the Australians State Secretary, Mr Philip Orchard, represented the Royal Australian Air paid their own way to serve in South Africa for the British Empire and how hosted a function at ANZAC House Force. Members of the RSL WA State approximately 1,000 service personnel paid the ultimate price. Denis Connelly for the Commanding Officers of Executive, RSL staff and the Department Western Australia’s Defence Force as of Veterans Affairs WA were also in well as 15 representatives from each attendance. Beds and Chairs service. An enjoyable evening was had by all, Many older Australians are seeing increased health benefits in using with most saying it was great to meet Captain Angela Bond represented the equipment such as adjustable beds and lift and recline chairs to colleagues from other ADF groups. Royal Australian Navy, Brigadier Steve provide relief from day to day aches and pains and to provide greater Coggin CSC and the Commanding Officer Denis Connelly independence. As the Government strives to keep people in their homes and out of aged care facilities for as long as possible domestically orientated healthcare equipment is becoming common place in homes around the country and finding the right equipment for the job is critical. Quality domestic adjustable beds are engineered to provide comfort and relief from a variety of ailments whilst at the same time have the look of an everyday ensemble bed. Designing the bed with the right features for the individual is paramount and there are a number of options to be considered. Firstly correct sizing is critical; single, three quarter, double, queen or king. Secondly, the right choice of mattress will truly determine the beds comfort so carefully consider the pros and cons of innerspring against latex and foam mattress. Thirdly and most importantly choose your features wisely. Head elevation of the bed will ease One in six people will have a breathing restrictions and relieve the symptoms of asthma, hay fever, emphysema, hiatus hernia and reflux. Leg elevation of the bed will improve circulation and stroke in their lifetime. relieve the symptoms of sciatica, lower back pain, varicose veins and fluid retention. 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The Royal Australian Army Nursing Corps Association celebrated their 111th Corps Birthday on Sunday, 7 July 2013 with members and guests from other associations. The luncheon was held at The Air Force Memorial Estate, Bull Creek and we all enjoyed a delicious lunch followed by the cutting of our Anniversary cake by Olga Hedemann OAM ARRC RFD. The Australian Army Nursing Service was formed in 1902 and became a Corps in 1951. Army Nurses served in the First and Second World wars and in all conflicts that Australia has been involved in since then. They have also served in Peace Keeping Forces in many countries. RAANC Associations are still viable in most States and we meet every two years for a conference with the elected National Body. It is a great opportunity for us to meet the members from the other States and swap our stories from our early days in the Corps. Olga Greig 14 THE LISTENING POST August 2013

From the Archives with

Naomi Lam From War to Remembrance The launch of the exhibition, From and special guests included Mr Ben War to Remembrance – A Living Elton, the Hon Joe Francis, the Right History of the RSL was held on 19 Hon the Lord Mayor Lisa Scaffidi April 2013 at the State Library of and State Librarian Margaret Allen. Western Australia. The exhibition Guests were treated to a short play featured an online exhibition with actors Steve Turner playing the mapping the many Sub-Branches role of Colonel Collett, President of the RSL in WA and a poppy of the RSL from 1926 - 1933 and field designed by artists at Smash Gemma Cavoli playing the role Creations. In addition to this was of Mrs Mary McKinlay, President a model of the State War Memorial of the Womens’ Auxiliary during constructed out of LEGO and a WWII. 1960’s living room setting with a Parts of the exhibition are travelling documentary of the building of the around Western Australia over War Veteran Homes. the next few months. The dates The MC for the evening was Mr and locations are available on our Geoff Hutchinson from 720ABC website at www.rslcentenary.org.au. Navy Mutiny in Fremantle 2013 is the year that the Royal HMAS Australia’s presence would have Australian Navy is celebrating the unquestionably prevented attack by the centenary of arrival of the its Fleet in German Pacific Squadron on Australian Sydney, proudly led by the flagship, cities and participated in operations HMAS Australia. It is a little known against Rabual, the capture of German New Guinea and escorted a New fact that the Navy registered its first Zealand troop convoy from Noumea to mutiny aboard this ship five years German Samoa. later whilst visiting Fremantle. Australia captured the small German HMAS Australia was an 18,800 tonne steamer Sumatra and with the German (Royal Navy design Indefatigable-class threat in the region diminished, was battle-cruiser armed with eight 8-inch ordered to European waters and enroute (305mm) guns in twin turrets, 16 4-inch sank the German steamer Eleanore (102mm) and four 3-pounder guns, Woermann, a former auxiliary of the plus two 18-inch (457mm) submerged German Pacific Squadron, firstly taking torpedo tubes. Able to develop 44,000 off the enemy crew. horse-power with four propellers, she joyous welcome and a large crowd on 28 When word got around that additional was capable of 24 knots. Arriving on Plymouth on 28 January 1915, Australia became the flagship May 1919 after almost four years away. shore leave had been denied and the ship Built for the Australian Government was to be ready to sail on the Sunday, of the British Second Battle-cruiser Now under the command of Captain at a cost of two million pounds, by around 100 enlisted men gathered on Squadron the following month and Claude Cumberlege, RN who received shipbuilders John Brown & Co. Ltd., commenced patrols and exercises until the quarterdeck around gun turret ‘P’ his new commission only a week before at Clydebank, Scotland, and launched 22 April when she was damaged in a and refused to disperse until they could Australia’s sailing, and previously on 25 October 1911, Australia was collision with sister-ship HMS New speak to Captain Cumberlege who duly commanded Australian warships, was commissioned under the command of Zealand in heavy fog and underwent listened to their grievances to remain in unflappable, and had a refreshing lack of Captain Stephen Radcliff, RN on 21 June repairs until 9 June 1916. This saw port for a few more days and stating this pomp which appealed to the lower deck 1913. Two days later at Portsmouth, the Australia miss the Battle of Jutland with sounded more like a demand. sleek HMAS Australia hoisted the flag Aussie larrikin. HMS New Zealand replacing her as The crew then asked for just another day of Rear Admiral George Patey, RN, who flagship. After a ‘Ship’s Open Day’ to the general to give them an opportunity to entertain was knighted on her quarterdeck by HMAS Australia was damaged by public, understandably the ship’s their friends and guests aboard to which King George V on 30 June before sailing collision on 12 December 1917 and company were expecting several day’s the Captain replied that the forthcoming for Australia in company with the new in 1918 conducted experiments with leave especially the West Australians, series of appearances made it impossible light cruiser HMAS Sydney (I) via the aircraft a two-seater Sopwith seaplane when the directive came to make to delay their departure. Names of the Cape of Good Hope. making a number of successful take- preparations to take on coal and restock main ringleaders were noted. Captain The largest ship in the fledgling Royal offs from a platform erected over her stores to sail on 1 June to comply with Cumberlege, obviously under a tight Australian Navy, with three funnels, starboard ‘Q’ 12-inch gun turret. a busy schedule of “welcome home” timetable beyond his control at this time two tripod masts, and her sleek lines, visits. might have thought the matter had been On 21 October 1918 Australia was in HMAS Australia must have been an put to rest. It was not to be. the van of the port column of the British Crew members had been looking imposing sight when she led the new Grand Fleet at the surrender of German forward to an additional four days leave HMAS Australia was not a happy ship. Australian Fleet into Port Jackson on High Seas Fleet and on 23 April 1919 which had been already promised and It had seen little action during the war, 4 October, 1914 and was hailed as the left Portsmouth sailing via Gibraltar, understandably the stokers were very been away for years and illness had most powerful fighting ship ever to have Malta, the Suez Canal on a tight sailing keen for the break as they had shorter been a problem with two men dying entered Sydney Harbour. schedule with Fremantle being the leave breaks having to be available if of measles in 1915. Coupled with With the outbreak of war in 1914 first port-of-call where she arrived to a required to make steam at short notice. continue page 15 THE LISTENINGTHE LISTENING POST August POST October2013 20091515 from page 14 epidemic raging in Sydney posed a threat to a public assembly. lack of leave, rivalry between the Australian Mandurah Murray Vietnam and British crew members, duty aboard had Sydney was suffering a merchant seaman been tedious resulting in low morale and strike on this same day and the sounds of the Veterans Group discontentment. Returned Soldiers and Sailors Ship and Wharf Labourers’ Union as they marched past the The very word ‘mutiny’ creates visions of quays was heard aboard the flagship and the murderous and riotous behaviour by angry court martial was convened aboard the cruiser crew members as portrayed in history and HMAS Encounter. movies, but on this occasion the crew had broken ranks ‘seemingly’ dispersing without All five of the accused pleaded guilty and were further incident and went about their duties. convicted, based on the provisions of the British Naval Discipline Act of 1866, on 25 June 1919. Many prominent citizens and dignitaries were Two mutineers were given sentences of 12 present to see HMAS Australia’s farewelled, months and the other three, sentences of two and Commodore John Saumarez Dumaresq, years imprisonment at Goulburn Prison with Commander of the Australian Fleet, was hard labour and dismissal from the service. piped aboard for his flagship’s departure from Fremantle. With a tremendous amount of public outcry and support and the that fact the mutiny was Steam was being raised in the boilers, sailors not in time of war, all five were released from lined the forecastle, Captain Cumberledge custody in December, 1919 at the instigation gave the order to ‘cast off’ and everything of the Commonwealth Government. seemed in order for an on time departure when Ron Golding, Ian Lorrimer and Lionel Morris the engineer commander broke the news – the And of the flagship HMAS Australia? Grant of $3,800 was approved by stokers had abandoned their posts and were Her days ended as a training ship for future Mandurah Murray Vietnam the WAASSARTF Board. refusing to return! generations of sailors when she was based at Veterans Group were Captain Cumberledge immediately assembled Westernport, Victoria. Prematurely paid-off in the recipients of medical The Company who supplied officers, petty officers and sailors from other Sydney on 21 December 1921 after only 10 equipment which was the medical equipment made sections of the ship and ordered them to the years service, she was stripped of all useful officially handed over by available free of costs an engine room to commence re-stoking the gear and equipment under the terms of the Secretary, Ron Golding to additional CR Plus Trainer boilers resulting Australia getting away an Washington Treaty of 1922 which dramatically President, Lionel Morris and Kit valued at $250.00 and a hard cover carry case for the hour later after steam was once again raised. saw the navies of the world reduce their naval Veteran member, Ian Lorimer tonnage. Defibrillator valued at $400.00. An immediate onboard investigation of the at a Sundowner Barbecue incident saw 12 junior sailors arrested and Finally on Saturday, 12 April 1924 the Dinner On Tuesday, 18 A spokesman for Mandurah Murray Vietnam Veterans eventually 32 men were tried and of that total, former HMAS Australia, which was the most June2013. 27 were sentenced to 90 days in cells for formidable in naval gun armament in the Group said the equipment would refusal of duty. RANs history, was towed out through the A successful grant application for be available at any time for heads of Port Jackson to a position 24 nautical the purchase of a Life Pak CR members of the veterans group The remaining five, considered the main miles due east of Sydney where her sea cocks Plus Defibrillator and a Portable if or when required particularly instigators, appeared before a court martial were opened, scuttling charges detonated and Oxygen Unit was made to the when travelling as a group on aboard HMAS Australia in Sydney on 20 June she slowly capsized and plunged to her final 4x4 excursions or group caravan 1919 with all of the ship’s crew sent on leave Western Australian Aged Sailors resting place in 150 fathoms of water. travels. and the ship closed to visitors by the Naval Soldiers and Airmen’s Relief Board under the pretext that the influenza Vic Jeffery Trust Fund (WAASSARTF). A Col Gibson

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National ANZAC Interpretive Centre Wesfarmers Supports ANZAC Centenary Centre in Albany

Wesfarmers will partner with the Chair in Australian History at the rifice shown by the young people Adelaide overlooking King George State and Federal Governments, University of Western Australia who left Albany in late 2014 for Sound. the City of Albany and the RSL which we announced in March. Gallipoli provide much for us to The walkway will incorporate mark- to support the construction of “In the very same year Wesfarmers reflect on and aspire to nearly a cen- ers highlighting historical informa- an ANZAC Centre at Albany was formed as a co-operative by tury later,” he said. tion about the military units involved to mark the centenary of the Western Australian farmers trying The ANZAC Centre will be locat- in the 1914 departure and lead to a ANZAC convoy’s departure to strengthen their struggling com- ed on Mount Adelaide and recreate diorama at the lookout position. from Western Australia. munities, thousands of their sons the view of the ANZAC convoy at Cathy Bolt and farm workers started heading anchor in 1914. It will include elec- Managing Director Richard Goyder Media and external off to the battlefields of World War tronic displays, interpretative sys- affairs manager said Wesfarmers was proud to con- One, many of them to die there or tems, educational facilities, online tribute to the interpretative centre to return forever changed. You still, access and outdoor observation which would create a lasting legacy today, can see the monuments to areas. for Australia and establish Albany as those young men in almost every a military and heritage destination. Wesfarmers’ $1.5 million contri- regional town, small and large. bution will fund a 500 metre “This is an especially appropriate “The scale of the loss is astonishing public walkway from contribution as we approach our own and we can only imagine how devas- the interpretive cen- Wesfarmers centenary in 2014,” Mr tating it must have been for so many tre to the sum- Goyder said. of those families and communities.” mit of Mt “We have given a lot of thought to Mr Goyder said the ANZAC story how we should celebrate our cen- and tradition resonated as strongly tenary and one of the best ways is today as ever with Australians and to support important projects which New Zealanders. connect us with our past but deliv- er enduring benefits to current and “The boldness, enthu- future generations. siasm, courage, mateship, “The ANZAC Centre at Albany is one and sac- of those, as is the new Professorial

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National ANZAC Interpretive Centre Wesfarmers Supports ANZAC Centenary Centre in Albany Positive Progress on the ANZAC Interpretive Centre

The ANZAC Centre The Chairman of the ACIC Mr of the site has been completed.” and also based on discussions with Implementation Committee Richard Muirhead said, “In the com- Mr Muirhead said, “An expression the exhibition designers. The latest (ACIC) has now finalised ing weeks, quotations will be sought of interest for the main construc- design integrates very well into the the design of the ANZAC for these forward works and clearing tion tender for the Centre will also existing Forts precinct and better Interpretive Centre and of the site at the Princess Royal Forts be issued shortly, allowing build- reflects the content and stories of the announced that site works precinct will then commence in mid- ers to register their interest to bid interpretive element it will host.” September. The extent of clearing for the project. The construction Mr Coles said, “The development of will commence shortly on the has been determined by an inde- Mount Adelaide site in prepa- tender will subsequently be issued the interpretive content and design pendent bushfire hazard assessment in September, with the success- is progressing well, through collabo- ration for the construction of and an Aboriginal Heritage Survey the Centre. ful builder appointed at the end of ration between the WA Museum, October and construction commenc- appointed designers ‘Thylacine’, ing in November.” and a number of other contribu- Construction is due for completion tors including the Australian War in August 2014, in readiness for the Memorial.” finalisation of the interpretive fit out. Market research has been under- The AIC will be completed well in taken in Perth and Albany using time for November 2014. qualitative focus group discussions, Commenting on the finalisation of which will better inform a number of the design of the ANZAC Centre, decisions relating to the future busi- CEO of the WA Museum and ACIC ness operating model of the Centre. Member - Mr Alec Coles said, “The On Wednesday (7 August), members external design of the Centre has of the ACIC will meet in Albany evolved further from the last imag- to discuss and agree on a preferred es released, in response to input governance and business model for and advice from the State Heritage the Centre. Office and Government Architect City of Albany CEO, Mr Graham Foster said, “One of the preferred options is a model which sees the management of the Forts Precinct and the new ANZAC Interpretive Centre being integrated. Once the final model is identified by ACIC and agreed to by all relevant parties, the details will be released publicly. Richard Muirhead 18 THE LISTENING POST August 2013 Dawn Princess Passengers Greetings from HMAS Perth Greetings from HMAS Perth. We thought you all might be Remember HMAS Sydney Loss interested in how the deployment is going so here is a quick update. From leaving Fleet Base West Perth spent eight days at sea crossing the Great Australian Bight with HMAS Sirius in some very rough seas. Weather aside, we were able to conduct some valuable training, underway replenishment and even the scattering of ashes for five former RAN members. Since arriving in Sydney we have sailed weekly to continue training and preparing ourselves for the upcoming Exercise Talisman Sabre and the missile firings in Hawaii. Much of our time at sea has been spent in company with other warships including the Spanish Armada tanker ESPS Cantabria. Some of the more exciting action we have seen was this week's Air Warfare exercises with six RAAF FA/18s and two Hawks, including one 'raid' at supersonic speed!

I hope you are all doing well back in WA and I look forward to seeing you all again once we return. Lee Goddard Captain, CSC RAN Commanding Officer HMAS PERTH

Passengers onboard a cruise ship HMAS Sydney. The ship was found at a commemorated one of Australia’s depth of 2,468 metres in 2008 after years most tragic wartime encounters, the of mystery surrounding her fate. sinking of the HMAS Sydney, on a The memorial service was well attended recent cruise from Fremantle. by passengers and crew alike and Sailing to Indonesia, the ship took featured a special order of service that almost 2,000 Australian passengers on included a brief account of the loss of a course to the resting place of HMAS HMAS Sydney – the worst loss ever Sydney, which was lost with all 645 sustained by the Royal Australian Navy. crew following an encounter with the German raider Kormoran off the Western The commemoration ended with a Australian coast on 19 November 1941. wreath being cast on the water above HMAS Sydney before the cruise ship The cruise ship team, led by Captain Ivan resumed her northerly course. Jerman, conducted a special memorial service directly above the remains of Media release by Princess Cruises.

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If you would prefer not to receive such offers, please tick this box. q 20 THE LISTENING POST August 2013 ANZAC War Memorial Inaugurated In Malta On Saturday, 25 May 2013, the ANZAC Memorial The singing of the National Anthems followed which was inaugurated at the Argotti Botanical Gardens, were sung in this order; The National Anthem of which is situated in Floriana, Malta. It was a Australia sung by the full choir, the National Anthem bright spring morning which saw over 200 guests of New Zealand, sung in Maori and in English by two attending. solo girls and then the Innu Malti, sung by the full choir. The Msida Sea Scouts band opened the ceremony with Master of Ceremonies, Mr Charles Coleiro thanked a march starting at the garden gates and ending beyond those present and declared the Inauguration Ceremony the Memorial, after which MC Mr Charles Coleiro complete. called on The Hon Dr George W Vella, Malta's Minister The Msida Sea Scouts closed the Inauguration Ceremony for Foreign Affairs, and on Mr Nicholas Bonello OAM, by marching back to the Argotti Garden gates. Chairman ANZAC Memorial Committee-Malta to The Malta Msida Sea scouts rendered a Short music deliver their inauguration speeches. program. The RSL Maltese Sub-Branch and the Maltese Before delivering his speech, Dr Vella read a message Next on the program were reading of their messages by Community of South Australia helped us to succeed in from the Hon Dr Joseph Muscat, Prime Minister of H E Jane Lambert, High Commissioner of Australia and our venture of creating a permanent single Memorial to Malta, who due to pressing commitments was unable Ms Jill Camilleri, Hon Consul for New Zealand. WWI ANZACs buried in different cemeteries in Malta. to attend. Her Excellency Ms Jane Lambert read a message of The Hon Jennifer Rankine, Minister for Education and Dr Vella and Bonello then read their inauguration congratulations from the Hon Bob Carr, Australia's Child Development and Minister for Multiculturalism speeches. Minister for Foreign Affairs. visited the ANZAC monument during her visit to Malta in September 2012. These were followed by the blessing of the memorial They were followed by Mrs Mary Bonello and Miss by Monsignor Philip Calleja OAM who also recited a Claire Bonello who between them read the messages Frank L Scicluna OAM prayer for the war victims and their families. received for the occasion. Hon Consul for Malta in South Australia Fast Work Will Save Lives Judi Seybold-Castle was only 21 when to share the gift of the lifesaving FAST she lost her grandmother to stroke message. and she is now passionately working FAST is an easy way to remember and to help save others from this silent recognise the signs of stroke: Face – Has killer. the person’s mouth drooped? Arms – Can Stroke is a blood clot or bleed in the they lift both arms? Speech – Is their brain that starves brain cells of oxygen speech slurred? Do they understand you? and causes parts of the brain to die. The Time – Time is critical. If you see any of common condition is a leading cause of these signs, call triple zero (000) now death and serious disability, with one in six people suffering from a stroke in their National Stroke Foundation chief executive lifetime – a third of whom die from it. Erin Lalor said the StrokeSafe Ambassador Despite these facts, strokes are largely program saves lives. National Stroke Foundation staff members getting behind the StrokeSafe Ambassador campaign. preventable. “Recently the War Widows Guild told “Many people don’t recognise the signs of us that one of their members was able to stroke and don’t understand that knowing recognise that she was having a stroke this saves lives”, Judi said. because she had attended one of our “Losing my dearly-loved grandmother at StrokeSafe talks and remembered the FAST a relatively young age was heartbreaking signs,” Dr Lalor said. – especially now that I know how easily “As a result, she acted quickly and was able it could have been prevented. This has to get treatment and minimise the impact of inspired me to volunteer as a StrokeSafe her stroke, giving her a better chance of a Ambassador for the National Stroke full recovery.” Foundation. I will be visiting local community groups and organisations to If you would like to arrange for a StrokeSafe share information on stroke prevention and Ambassador to visit your community recognising the signs of stroke that could group and talk about stroke prevention help save lives.” and how to recognise the signs of stroke So far Judi has given talks to community contact volunteer@strokefoundation. groups such as the Country Women’s com.au / 1300 194 196 or visit www. Association and used the opportunity strokefoundation.com.au Judi Seybold-Castle (front-centre) sharing the stroke message at the CWA gathering.

Media Contact: Peta James E: [email protected] About FAST M: 0478 199 849 P: (03) 9670 1000 Use “FAST” to remember and recognise the signs of stroke: Website: www.strokefoundation.com.au Face – Has the person’s mouth drooped? About the StrokeSafe Ambassador program: Arms – Can they lift both arms? The StrokeSafe Ambassador program is a National Stroke Foundation Speech – Is their speech slurred? Do they understand you? initiative where committed volunteers undertake community-based stroke awareness and education talks. Time – Time is critical. If you see any of these signs, call triple zero (000) immediately Community groups and organisations are also encouraged to contact the About The National Stroke Foundation National Stroke Foundation if they would like to arrange an ambassador The National Stroke Foundation is a national not-for-profit organisation that works talk. with stroke survivors, carers, health professionals, government and the public to reduce This project is supported by funding from the Australian Government the impact of stroke on the Australian community. under the Chronic Disease Prevention and Service Improvement Fund. We are the voice of stroke in Australia. Our mission is to stop stroke, save lives and end suffering. THE LISTENINGTHE LISTENING POST August POST October2013 200921 21 August Welfare & Pension News With 2013 Rosalind Howat Welfare Officer Purple Bra Day at ANZAC House On Friday 21 June 2013 the State Accountant, Mr Peter McGlade and Receptionist Miss Wendy Quinn, donned Purple Bras and raised much needed HOSPITAL VISITORS LIST funds for Breast Cancer Care WA. A total of $333.45 was raised thanks to Volunteer Contact Number Hospital Visited the generosity of staff at State Headquarters and the wonderful patrons of the ANZAC Club. Ms Remah 0447 007 522 Hollywood Private Hospital Glencorse & As Above St John of God Ms Bernadine De Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital Beaux Shenton Park Rehabilitation Mr John Duffy 9401 5815 or Joondalup Hospital 0413780278 Glengarry Hospital Osborne Park Hospital Mr Mike Harness 9293 1076 or Kalamunda Hospital 0419 091 708 Armadale Hospital Bentley Hospital Mr Bill Adamson 9295 5354 Mercy Hospital Swan Districts Hospital Swan Seniors Mental Health Facility RSL welfare 9287 3707 or Royal Perth Hospital Officer 0412 009 191 Others as required Rev Canon Ken 9581 2519 Peel Hospital Barrett RSL Care, Mandurah Mr John Rankin 0438 264 371 Fremantle Hospital Alma Street Hospital Mr Bob Gilmour 9574 0775 Central Wheat Belt Hospitals

Are you having trouble Administrator. For veterans without paying your utility and other HMAS access to the internet an application household bills? form is still available from the Fund RSL welfare provides financial Administrator, Ms Rosalind Howat at assistance to help ex-service members ANZAC House. STIRLING and their dependants who are Presents experiencing financial difficulties pay The Trustees will evaluate all their utility and other household bills. reasonable requests for assistance. To apply for assistance you need Financial grants are restricted to those Breast Cancer Care to contact the Welfare Officer, Ms that are genuinely in need and unable WA Rosalind Howat on 9287 3707 or to pay for some item or purpose 0417 905 742. required to preserve the quality of life. For further information please contact To receive assistance the following the Fund Administrator. documentation is required, proof of service, a recent Bank statement Hospital & Nursing Home showing your financial situation and Visits a copy of any accounts requiring RSL Hospital Visitors Group has a payment. new recruit; Mr Bob Gilmour, Welfare Sunday 20 October RSL Welfare can also provide Officer at Bakers Hill Sub-Branch Sir James Stirling Mess, Discovery Way, Garden Island ex-service members in financial has volunteered to visit ex-service 1100 till 1430 hardship Coles or Woolworth’s members in Central Wheat belt Show Your Support Essentials Cards to purchase food, Hospitals. To request a visit Bob can Join Us fuel or necessary household items. be contacted directly on 9574 0775 Tickets $20 (on sale 1 Aug 2013)

The WA Sailors, Soldiers & RSL volunteers regularly visit Bookings & Questions Airmen’s Relief Fund Trust Veterans in Hospitals, Nursing Homes CPOML-S Toni Ralph Email: [email protected] Another area of assistance available and Prisons in the metropolitan area. to ex-service members and their If you would like to arrange a visitor dependants is the WA Aged Sailors, for yourself or a loved one please refer Soldiers & Airmen’s Relief Fund to the Hospital Visitors List or for Trust. The Trustees meet on the Prison visits please contact Mr Terry second Tuesday of each month to O’ Neill of RSL Legal Support Group consider applications for assistance. on 9440 6233. To arrange a Nursing With 1 in 8 women being diagnosed with breast cancer Application forms are available in their lifetime, it is important to be breast aware from www.rslwahq.org.au follow the Home visit please contact the Welfare link in PAWS. This will take you to Officer at ANZAC House. information about the Trust Fund and an online application for assistance Take care till next time form. When completed, this form ROSALIND HOWAT can be lodged directly to the Fund State Welfare Officer 22 THE LISTENING POST August 2013 Fond memories shared at Stirling The Naval College Class of 1953-55 Coordinator and escort for the day, Museum, where the old became the the sense of nostalgia and the memories took a journey down memory lane CPOML-S Toni Ralph, said it was a familiar, and to the Submarine Escape of mateship that he enjoyed most from at its 60th Anniversary Reunion at delight to accompany the visitors around Training Facility where they were able to the visit. the base. conduct a walk through the escape tower. HMAS Stirling on 15 May. CDRE Dechaineux recalled his time in “It’s not every day you get an opportunity A visit to the Torpedo Maintenance Travelling from all around Australia, the the Navy and as CO HMAS Creswell. to meet CDRE Peter Dechaineux (retd), Facility and the RAN School of 40 visitors relished the opportunity to the son of CAPT Emile Dechaineux,” Survivability and Ship Safety ensured “Re-establishing the connection with the spend a day back on board a Navy base. CPO Ralph said. the visitors were brought up to date on a Collins-class submarines and meeting variety of Navy aspects. Escorted through the Submarine Training “I enjoyed the opportunity to listen to current serving members of the RAN Systems Centre, they met and spoke with their stories of times gone by and the Serving officers and senior sailors joined have been the highlight of the day,” he Training Authority Submarines CMDR contributions they made to the Navy and the visitors in the Sir James Stirling Mess said. Matthew Hoffman about today’s Navy Stirling while they were serving.” for lunch, where stories of camaraderie LEUT Samantha Dudley and submarine capabilities. were shared. Highlights of the reunion included a Reproduced with permission from Navy Domestic Engagement Regional short visit to the Fleet Base West Naval CMDR Les Renfrey (Retd) said it was Navy News 23 May 2013 7 Field Battery

Pictured are the inaugural joint winners, Sergeant Scott McMahon and Lance Bombardier Quarles de Quarles with Sarah, Shelley and Matthew Bonser and the Gavin Bonser Memorial Award. Saturday, 6 July 2013 marked the 65th birthday of 7 Field Battery. The Karrakatta based Reserve Artillery Unit was de-established on 1 January 2013 and renamed 3 Light Come down to Victoria Quay for Fremantle Ports Battery as part of the 11th/28th RWAR Battle Group. Current serving members and ex-members celebrated with a mixed formal dining in night. During the Dining In Night, Bombardier Gavin Bonser, who passed Maritime Day away in February, was also remembered with an award presented in his honour. This award is presented to the member of the unit who Saturday, 31 August 10am - 4pm epitomises the Army’s values of Courage, initiative, teamwork and respect, as Bombardier Bonser did. This award has been kindly donated by the RSLWA. Rob Coales 2014 ‘ANZAC Shirt’ RSLWA is proud to announce its partnership with Westcoats Embroidery. As many of you may be aware Westcoats Embroidery produced the 2013 ‘ANZAC Shirt’ which was a run away success, the limited number available selling out in 30 hours. The State President and CEO have examined one of these shirts and were impressed by the quality Free entry of the garment, the standard of the embroidery and final presentation. The RSL has been assured that while the 2014 Shirt will be totally different, it will be of the same high quality throughout. The shirts are produced in WA by WA owned businesses. Each shirt will again be serial numbered with a matching numbered Certificate of Authenticity. Proceeds from the sale of these shirts will be donated to the WA State n n Branch. Members will be invited to place their orders for this limited Guided missile frigate HMAS Sydney Bands and other entertainment open for visiting edition shirt via the Westcoats Embroidery website, full details to n Kids activities n Svitzer tug on show follow. n Navy vs Port cook off n Free harbour boat rides n E Shed Markets and B Shed café open Westcoats Embroidery n Maritime displays and careers n Maritime Museum (gold coin entry) Shop 3/6 Fremantle Road information at B Shed Gosnells WA 6110 (F) 08 9398 2353 (M) 0409 292 093 (E) [email protected] Join us for a day full of (W) www.westcoatsembroidery. interest, colour and fun. com.au THE LISTENINGTHE LISTENING POST August POST October2013 20092323 Sub-Branch News “Beat the Retreat” at the City of 900 Wheels Roll into the City of Rockingham RSL Sub-Branch Rockingham RSL Sub-Branch Gateway Shopping Centre with around At sea, 200 years ago, a sail is sighted evening was extremely warm. On the last Sunday in May, the 450 bikes registering. This was a huge on the horizon. The drummer on Then, with a twirl of the drumsticks, day was just picture perfect as the increase from last year when 100 bikes board sounds “Beat The Retreat” “Beat The Retreat” commenced. It first of the bikes arrived at the took part. The ride headed south towards and every man, musket and cannon was an inspiring sight. The Cadets Sub-Branch at the end of the 15th Rockingham, onto Garden Island and are swiftly prepared to engage the performed with precision and accuracy, Annual Charity Ride for Legacy. ending at the Sub-Branch. enemy. and the action become all the more The ride is organised by the Patriots WA moving when the swords came into South of the River Chapter each year. The majority of Patriot Members are On a beautiful balmy evening towards play. The City of Rockingham Sub-Branch the end of last Summer the TS ex-military servicemen and women, and The Members were quite entranced as was the end destination for the members ANZAC Cadet Unit came to the City in their charity work, are contributing the Cadets performed one movement to enjoy a BBQ lunch, entertainment of Rockingham RSL Sub-Branch to to the welfare of our ex-servicemen and after another, without missing a beat. A and a well earned break. The bikes came demonstrate the “Beat The Retreat” women and their families. surprise piece that the Cadets had been in staggered numbers, which was just manoeuvre. Members of the RSL practicing was also performed. This was as well, as I think we would have been The Patriots raised $16,000 on this day, gathered outside on the grassed area to greeted with enthusiastic applause from doing a bit of a “stagger”, if they had all which was a marvellous effort. watch. the onlookers. arrived at the same time! Wendy Gray The Cadets showed their commitment When we see these youngsters, so and stamina by standing perfectly still, dedicated to their craft, we know that The Charity Ride started at the Cockburn Honorary Secretary with equipment, for around 15 minutes our Country will be in safe hands in the prior to the commencement of this future. exercise. Wendy Gray Yanchep - Two Rocks RSL Sub-Branch This was quite an endurance test as the Honorary Secretary On Monday 8 April we had the privilege City of Mandurah RSL Sub-Branch of a visit from the State President, Mr Open Day Graham Edwards AM. The City of Mandurah RSL Sub- out and there was a lot of valuable Branch, in conjunction with The information passed out. He was unfortunately unable to stay long as Department of Veterans’ Affairs, We look forward to future events where he also had another held an Open Day at the RSL we can pass on valuable information to engagement but premises in Mandurah on 25 June. the Veteran Community. during his short visit Even though the weather was a bit Teresa Williams he was very happy to unkind to us there was a good turn Secretary present a Certificate of Appreciation to our ex-Treasurer, Mrs Helen Morris. She had conducted the duties of treasurer with precision and a thoroughness that will be hard to emulate. Mr Edwards gave a short talk and answered a few questions before leaving to attend his other appointment. Joyce Harris President Returned Ex-Servicewomen’s Sub-Branch: Celebrating 65 Years The Returned Ex-Servicewomen’s Edwards replied to the Toast to the RSL. Sub-Branch celebrated 65 years Sadly, none of the original members were since its formation by Miss Mary able to attend but they were remembered Meares in January 1948. There at the Toast to Absent Friends and tribute was 43 members present to enjoy was paid to their hard work in the early the delicious lunch provided by days of the Sub-Branch and the money ANZAC Club with trimmings of they raised for RSL causes. A booklet chocolates and decorated cupcakes of the history of the Sub-Branch was at on little miniature tables. every place-setting with a $1 scratchie We were pleased to welcome RSL WA and a chocolate. President, Mr Graham Edwards AM, It was a very enjoyable function and who enjoyed chatting and went around we thank President Judy Bland and having a few words with the ladies her Committee as well as the staff of at every table. It was good to see ANZAC House and ANZAC Club for a one member who had travelled from day to remember. Geographe Bay to be with her friends. The usual Toasts were made and Mr Cecile Hinton. Secretary 24 THE LISTENING POST August 2013 Sub-Branch News Battle of Fire Support Base Coral Memorial Service

City of Cockburn Sub-Branch on Saturday, 11 May conducted Hosting of National President their inaugural Battle of Fire Support Base Coral Memorial Service. During Visit to WA 2013 The service was conducted in the RSL Memorial Rose Garden and Wall of Remembrance which commenced at 10.30am, with an introduction by East Victoria Park Sub Branch and our Sub Branch together with representatives Sub-Branch President, Digger Cleak OAM. This was followed by the Bellevue Sub Branch were invited to from 19 Sub-Branches totalling 40 people for Battle of Coral Address, which was prepared and presented by Sub-Branch act as hosts for the visit of the National an information session on what is happening Vice President Arthur Stanton. At the end of the service the President made within the realms of the RSL nationwide. President, Rear Admiral Ken Doolan the announcement that due to the huge interest shown this would now be part of our annual commemorative services. AO RAN (Rtd) for a meeting along The meeting covered many topics and a question and answer session followed the with our State President Mr Graham It was very pleasing to see the number of veterans and their partners that presentation with many pertinent questions attended, in particular the number of veterans that were involved in the Edwards AM and State Secretary/CEO coming from the floor. Battle of Fire Support Base Coral. CMDR Phil Orchard RAN (Rtd). Jacquie Liddiard Arthur J Stanton Monday morning 13 May 2013 saw a visit to Secretary Vice President (Ceremonial) Korean Memorial Day

The City of Cockburn RSL con- an address on the involvement of ducted a service for Korean Day each Service during the Korean War. on Saturday 27 July 2013. Due to Wreaths were laid at the base of the the inclement weather the service flags and the stage, they were led by three Korean War Veterans; Mr Les was held indoors at the Historical Pratt, Mr John McKay and Mr Jim Lee, Hamilton Hill Memorial Hall. they were followed by VIP's and mem- It was attended by 78 members and bers of the Community. After the ser- guests. Cockburn RSL President vice, RSL members moved the wreaths Digger Cleak OAM was the Master of to the Memorial outside the Hall. Ceremonies and the Catafalque Party On conclusion of the ceremony mem- was provided by HMAS Stirling who bers and guests returned to City Of performed admirably considering the Cockburn RSL for lunch and refresh- short notice of change of venue. ments, it was a day that showed that Defence Force representatives were this is no "Forgotten War" in the eyes Commander Peter Foster, Brigadier of the RSL. Stephen Cain and Squadron Leader Lawrie Scott Mark Levitt. Each officer delivered RSL Secretary THE LISTENING POST August 2013 25 Reunions & Services

1RAR Group 1965-66 Association will present the 1990 quote Ex RAN Victuallers Battle for Australia Day The next reunion will be held in Reunion Brigadier Arnold Potts Oration to receive the discount. Ceremony Coffs Harbour, NSW on 29-31 This will be a completely Melbourne For information and bookings The Applecross RSL Sub October 2013. 22-26 October 2014 contact: informal get together with one Branch will conduct a short or two functions which will For information about the EXPRESSION OF commemorative ceremony to Margaret Smith on 9384 be outlined over the next few Coffs Harbour reunion INTEREST mark Battle for Australia Day 4144 or 0419 914 534, months; however I need to start on Wednesday, 4 September contact George Franki on margaretasmith14@hotmail. As with many reunions good the process now so I seek your at 11am, at The Clock Tower (02) 9955 9444. planning is paramount and com early feedback to: Memorial, Melville Civic •••••••• numbers are very important Mary Goldthorpe on 9384 a) If you are attending or might Square, adjacent to the library. and the key requirement, so we 9105 or 0409 085 987, mary. Headquarter company attend plus numbers in your are asking for your assistance. [email protected] Members of Ex-Service, Unit 1st Australian Logistic party. If you think you would like & Kindred Associations and support group (1 ALSG) to attend please express your •••••••• b)If you will be bringing a also members of the public are Meet and greet, Mildura RSL interest, you are not making a The 2013 Seafarers caravan / tent or if you will invited to attend and lay a floral Thursday the 24th April 2014 firm obligation at this stage. Commemorative be requiring a cabin. tribute if they wish. at 4.30pm. I will keep those who provide Service c) Any dietary requirements. Enquiries may be made to This reunion is for all members their details informed as I am Due to a number of reasons it Do not hesitate to call me if you Helen Pickering, Secretary, who served with 1 ALSG Vung the communication officer. has been decided to combine this have any questions. on 9364 8564. Please send your details (name, year’s Annual Seafarers Church tau, and wives and children of address, unit and number) to Service [St Paul’s Cathedral] and Remember to let me know if you •••••••• members who since passed on. Navy Wreath Laying Service are coming and when you have Ray Payne OAM, 2 Flemington Four Frigates Reunion For accommodation and reunion St, BANORA POINT, NSW, [Shrine of Remembrance] into booked your accommodation. The proposed reunion of frigates one Seafarers Commemorative details contact 2486 or raypayne@veteranweb. HMAS Condamine, Culgoa, Service. This significant Alan Antoney Ex POSV asn Murchison and Shoalhaven to Tony Brown; (03) 5021 2066 service will be conducted Phone: (03) 9776 0908 or be held in Sydney 2-5 November Mobile: 0428 852 736 It would be greatly appreciated at the Cenotaph, Shrine of 0418 314 726 Email: tonyraye11@bigpond. if you could respond by 1 Remembrance, Melbourne. E-mail: aantoney@optusnet. 2013 has been cancelled due to September 2013 com.au lack of support. com This combined service will take •••••••• place on Sunday, 20 October 10th Australian Light 2013 and will commence at Horse Regiment 1030hrs. Notices 9th Commemoration The RAN Band will take part Ceremony in the service. We also expect a 4Pl A Coy 1RTB May Veterans and Veterans Family •••••••• Anniversary of the charge of Colour Guard and Navy Cadets - Aug 1962 Counselling Service (VVCS), to parade the Australian White Riverton Sub-Branch the “NEK”. Waler’s Ridge, I would like to contact members Centrelink and Medicare. Website Gallipoli – 7 August 1915. Ensign, National Flags and of 4Pl A Coy 1RTB, especially Veterans and current serving Riverton Sub-Branch now House Flags. those who joined from WA. It will be at the Parkerville ADF members, partners and has a website! Please visit Children’s and Youth Care The Mission to Seafarers, Royal Terry Barrett families are welcome to visit http://rivertonrsl.com.au/ for Centre on Beacon Road, Australian Navy, Company [email protected] the centre during opening hours information about the Sub- of Master Mariners and Parkerville on Sunday 4 August, •••••••• to source information and Branch. 2013 – commencing at 1.30 pm ex-service organisations will be resources and discuss matters represented, along with several Wanted: Veterans from •••••••• with a service in the Chapel. the Battle of Crete with DVA staff. There will be afternoon tea at Consul Generals. Students from St Andrews DVA staff will be available at the conclusion of the Service in Capt Nigel J. Porteous Grammar School in Dianella the Army Museum to assist the adjacent hall. Coordinator would like to talk to Australian with any specific enquiries Come along and view the largest Seafarers’ Service or Greek veterans who in a secure and confidential 10th Light Horse display in WA CMDR T. Makings AM RAN participated in the Battle of environment. as well as the display of medals (Rtd) Crete in 1941. The school Confidential appointments and photos by Reg Stevens. President is involved in a project in Naval Commemoration conjuction with a school can be arranged by phone on For more information contact Committee in South Australia and the 0411 269 908 or email dc.wa. Phil Sullivan (0417 182 998 / •••••••• University of Crete in Greece [email protected] [email protected]) or to make a film about the battle. •••••••• Reg Stevens (0427 303 762) V Company Royal New Zealand Infantry Interested veterans please Kalamunda RSL Sub- Regiment call Mrs Maria Coate, Head Branch •••••••• Auckland: 28 February – 2 Darling Range RSL Sub-Branch We Want You! of Secondary School, on (08) Did you serve on Rottnest 16th Battalions’ March 2014 9376 5850. no longer exists. But don't Foundation Island during World War II? The surviving members of the panic - it has been renamed, Enjoy an evening with real •••••••• The Rottnest Island Authority Company are holding a Reunion with the blessing of the State Australian war heroes: Department of would love to hear your stories. in Auckland from 28 Feb – 2 Executive, as Kalamunda. It Veterans’ Affairs was as Kalamunda that the Men of the 2/16th Battalion, March 2014 and extend an Access Centre Please contact Dianne formed in Western Australia in Sub-Branch originally received invitation to their Australian Located at the Army Museum Bortoletto at Pronto PR 1940 and veterans of the WWII its charter in 1919, and most comrades in arms to join with of Western Australia, Burt on 0439 997 075 or email Middle East Campaign and the them at this time. locals have always referred to [email protected]. Street, Fremantle. our Sub-Branch as Kalamunda, Kokoda Track. •••••••• More information: contact Centre Opening Hours: which is fitting as we are in the The 16th Battalions’ Foundation Brian Wilson – b.wil@xtra. 11.00am – 4.00pm Wednesday State electorate of Kalamunda Z Special Unit Dinner at The Bill Walker co.nz to Friday. and in Kalamunda Shire Association of WA Inc. Room, Patersons Stadium, •••••••• Council. An overwhelming The Listening Post team The Centre is a “one stop shop” Subiaco on Friday 23 August majority of our members voted apologise to the Z Special 2013 at 6.30pm, $125.00. Victuallers Reunion to access written information for the name change and the Unit Association of WA Inc. The 2013 Get Together will be and resources from the Office Brigadier Duncan Warren necessary paperwork reflecting for missing their contact details held at the Rivergum Holiday of the Public Advocate and (Retd) AM, RFD Patron of the name change is underway. out. Their details are as below: Retreat in Corowa NSW Public Trustee, Family and the 2/28th Battalion, 24th Anti Pay us a visit sometime - we from 16 to 23 October 2013. Children Health Promotion, Z Special Unit Association of Tank Company Association haven't moved, just re-adjusted. For bookings contact, Lisa Child Support, Department WA Inc. – Secretary – 28A and the WA Branch of the or Dallas at the Rivergum of Veterans’ Affairs - benefit Doug Carpenter Houston Ave DIANELLA Royal Australian Regiment Holiday Retreat, (02) 6033 information and claim forms, Secretary WA 6059 26 THE LISTENING POST August 2013 Can you help City of Mandurah RSL Sub-Branch FOUND! The histories of the City of Mandurah Sub-Branch 2. As a member of the Mandurah Sub-Branch or Auxiliary, Women’s Auxiliary are currently being written and have been awarded Australian National Honours or RSL whilst they mainly concentrate on Sub-Branch Federal, State or Branch honours or awards, either before matters and members, details of any male or female joining the Defence Force or after discharge. who was a resident of Mandurah at the time and details of their enlistment into the Defence Force 3. Have been a President, Secretary or Treasurer of either will be included along with any honours and awards the Sub-Branch or Auxiliary. received either before or after Defence service. 4. Were involved in the Army Training Camp at The ultimate purpose will not only be in producing the Ravenswood between 1940 and 20 October 1944, or have written history of the Sub-Branch and Auxiliary, including the details on the defence units that trained there. honours and awards given to members, but Honour Boards will be raised showing all those who enlisted from To assist in verification of details copies of documents, Mandurah as well as Life Members, Presidents, Secretaries such as Enlistment or Discharge Papers, photographs, and Treasurers of the Sub-Branch and Auxiliary. certificates showing honours or awards, units and battles To enable completion of these histories, and for them to served in and the dates served there, would be very much be as accurate as possible, the Sub-Branch is seeking your appreciated. Please advise first names in full, and any This ID Card for Terrance J EMERSON help in the following ways and would be very grateful for common name used; ie Dorothy (Dot). was found near the Nollamarra RSL Sub- any information that can be provided: Branch, 68 Sylvia Street Nollamarra. If you 1. If you or a member of your family were a resident Please send details, and Copies (not originals) of know who this may belong to please contact of Mandurah at the time of enlistment we would like to documents, etc to: Historian, City of Mandurah Sub- ANZAC House so it can be returned to its receive details of your service. Branch RSL, 22 Third Avenue, Mandurah WA 6210. rightful owner. John Gordon Davidson Shipmates for Cancer Foundation A short time ago Kerry veteran. He made an enquiry My aim is to give care and support to all of cancer research into the cancers most Broomham (1RAR) passed at DVA and was told he was of our shipmates their wives, husbands common in our shipmates and their families. away and some years alive but moved around a bit, and families who are affected by cancer. This would encourage members and the business they can’t give any further ago he was horrified to I wish to create a focal point to be able to community associated with the RAN to provide information. find a Vietnam veteran’s pass on information to each other and funds for the further development of research in support those who need our help. After being medals in a Pawn shop so The veteran’s details are Australia into brain cancer, lung cancer, breast 1201500, his DOB is 15-11- a hospital visitor for veterans and being a cancer, skin cancer, asbestosis and prostate he bought them with the 48; he served with 17 Const legatee in the past it is amazing how just a cancer that takes so many of our shipmates and thought of returning them Sqn 1969-70 visit can mean so much those in this situation. their families. some day. If I am able to get enough support for this If you know John’s foundation from the Naval community the second Paul (Fuzz) Fernyhough Ex-PORP He never got around to it. whereabouts please email aim is to establish the Alan Yates Memorial Trust, [email protected] Graham Ross (5RAR) is Graham Ross at janross@ a not for profit trust to further the advancement Facebook Shipmates for Cancer now tasked with finding the bigpond.net.au

Veterans’ Health Week 2013 Students to Honour WA War What is Veterans’ Health Week? Veterans’ Health Week (VHW) will be held between 14 and 20 October 2013 and provides an opportunity for veterans, war widows, widowers, Heroes in Malaysia current and Ex-Australian Defence Force members and their families Premier’s ANZAC Student Tour to return to an opportunity for students to honour that to participate, connect and influence the health and wellbeing of Malaysia in 2014 sacrifice and help keep the ANZAC spirit themselves and their friends. Tour to highlight Western Australian stories alive,” Mr Barnett said. What is the theme of this year’s Veterans' Health Week? Secondary school students are being Minister Collier said ten students would be This year’s theme is Physical Activity – Strength, Flexibility, Balance given the chance to travel to Malaysia and given the opportunity to take part in the tour and Fitness. VHW will help to raise awareness of the benefits of commemorate Australia’s involvement in which is returning to Malaysia after successful Physical Activity and promote DVA programs and other types of the region during World War II. tours there in 2012 and 2013. activities that veterans can participate in to stay active and healthy, while helping others to be active, stay active and participate in veteran Premier Colin Barnett and Education Minister “While many may now be familiar with life. Peter Collier have encouraged students to the atrocities against British and Australian apply for the 2014 Premier’s ANZAC Student Can anyone participate? prisoners of war at Sandakan and the infamous Tour which will focus on the involvement of Sandakan Death March, students will also learn All members of the veteran and service communities including current Western Australians during WWII. serving members, their friends, carers and families are welcome to about some of lesser known stories involving participate. This year DVA is hoping that members of the veteran “The emphasis for next year’s tour will be Western Australians,” Mr Collier said. the liberation of Borneo in 1945, in which 76 community will make a special effort to come along with friends, Students who want to be selected for the tour Western Australians were known to have lost family and acquaintances who don’t normally get involved in veteran need to write an essay on a conflict or military activities. their lives,” Mr Barnett said. action involving Australians since 1915, which How can I get involved? “Students will visit the region where Australian deserves greater public awareness. Invite friends, family and acquaintances and come along to events forces waged a land, air and sea invasion of planned in your local area and take part in the fun. Contact your local Japanese-occupied Labuan and North Borneo, “While every Australian student knows the Veterans’ Access Network (VAN) office for event details. earning Western Australian Leslie (Tom) story of Gallipoli and the legend of the first Can my organisation host its own event? Starcevich the Victoria Cross for outstanding ANZACs, there are many campaigns involving DVA encourages ESOs, Day Clubs, Men’s Health Peer Education gallantry.” Australian servicemen and women that are not volunteers and community groups to organise activities throughout so familiar but also deserve recognition.” Mr Students will also learn about another Western Collier said. VHW. Australian Jack Wong Sue, who was awarded Is there funding available? a Distinguished Conduct Medal for his role Applications close on October 18, 2013 and DVA offers limited grants to assist veteran groups with activities behind enemy lines in the lead up to the successful students will be announced on during VHW. Applications for VHW grants must be received by 31 liberation. December 16. August 2013. “These stories are a poignant reminder of the Further details and application forms are For further information contact DVA. sacrifices our service men and women have available at www.det.wa.edu.au/anzac or from P: 133 254 W:www.dva.gov.au made for our country and this tour represents schools THE LISTENINGTHE LISTENING POST August POST October2013 200927 27 Sudoku Crossword The editors have included new puzzles to test both our younger and young at heart readers. Sudoku is included in this and future editions of ‘The 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Listening Post’. 12 13 14 15 Look upon this quiz as stopping the onward march of Alzheimers Disease! 16 17 18 Sudoku is a logic-based, combinatorial number-placement puzzle. The objective is to fill a 9×9 grid so that each column, each row, and each of the 19 20 21 22 nine 3×3 boxes (also called blocks or regions) contains the digits from 1 to 9 only one time each. The puzzle setter provides a partially completed grid. 23 24 25 26 Provided by Sudoko.com.au Easy Sudoku 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34

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Passing of Arthur Bancroft

CROSSWORD SOLUTION 1Y 2A 3M 4A 5B 6A 7S 8E 9A 10S 11H Dear Colin, 12E V E 13R 14N A B O B 15O S L O Your father Arthur is a Navy legend and his story will forever be part of HMAS PERTH's and 16S E M I 17T H U M B 18P E O N Australia's history. His incredible optimism, strength, courage, mateship and survival will live 19 20 21 22 on. R O T C A T E N E A T 23 24 25 26 I feel very honoured to have to been friends with Arthur and Mirla and to have had the privilege Z O O M O M E N to hear their story first hand - it was an incredible Australian journey, against all odds. 27U 28F 29O 30N B A 31N I X 32T 33A 34I 35 36 37 38 My thoughts, and those of the men and women who serve in HMAS PERTH III are with you and N E M E S I S E N T R A I N all your family this week. We will remember Arthur, not with sadness, but with admiration and 39T I E R 40U S D A fondness. 41I N G R 42O 43U 44P 45S 46W 47E E T E N HMAS PERTH III is currently operating in the Coral Sea with the US Navy 7th Fleet, 71 years 48E T A 49B T U 50W E B 51E R E after HMAS PERTH I was lost. Your father is probably watching now and wishing he was here 52 53 54 with us at sea. D O E R A E O N 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 Good Bye and Fair Winds to you Able Seaman Arthur Bancroft (Blood) - rest now, we have the O B I E L E T N U D E watch. 62C L O D 63M O T T 64O 65T R U 66E 67 68 69 Yours sincerely, A E R O S I N E W S U R E Lee Goddard Captain, CSC RAN 70D O E 71G N A R L 72B O G Commanding Officer HMAS PERTH THE LISTENINGTHE LISTENING POST August POST October2013 20092929

Letters to the Editor Letters to the Editor should be emailed to [email protected] ANZAC Day 2013 Bedford – Morley Sub-Branch Renovations Dear Editor, Before After The other day I received a photo of my son and I taken during the ANZAC Day parade in Perth earlier this year. Whilst we did not make the magazine it was a delight to receive a copy of the photo. It came as a complete surprise and the consideration and thoughtfulness of the RSL is very much appreciated. It was our first venture into the city for the event and may I say what a wonderful and thought provoking morning it was. Thank you both for the photo and for all you do. Regards, Kirk Mobley

Dear Editor, Boer War Ceremony 2013 I am pleased to advise you that the grant of $32,340from the Veteran and Community Grant Program for the upgrade of the kitchen facility of the Bedford-Morley RSL Memorial hall has now been completed. Dear Editor, spread the Light Horse story and history to children. This The work was carried out by Delta Cabinets and was completed on time and budget and ready Further to our chat at the Boer has been helped by the support for our ANZAC Service. War Ceremony at Kings Park from Mr Paul Papalia MLA who Boer War Memorial, which Yours sincerely, Colin Robb has invited me to schools in again was a very successful Secretary, Bedford-Morley RSL Sub-Branch his electorate for several years. service, I am providing you with the requested details. I started a ceremony eight years ago for the charge of the Nek and My first ANZAC Parade was ANZAC Edition 2013 this is growing in stature each in Northam in 2000. As a result year. It is held at Parkerville's To the Editor, I was invited to make a small Children & Youth Care Centre, display for the Avon Valley Arts Thank you for putting a photo of my always on the closest Sunday to Society which happens to be 7th August. As two of the boys father, Eric Herman Rosenberg Roediger situated in the old Post Office from Parkerville Home were in aged 103, on the front of the June edition which was the headquarters of the 10th Light Horse. One being of The Listening Post. I was alerted to the 10th Light Horse Regiment injured at the Nek and the other in the 40's. Thus began my the photo by a gentleman from my local was killed at Hill 60 a couple of collection of light horse town, who rang me at work, telling me weeks after. memorabilia and at that time it that there was a wonderful photo of my consisted of all regiments. A mate and I spent 16 days dad on The Listening Post cover. He was at Gallipoli, trekking up and To this day it consists entirely so impressed he then proceeded to drive down most tracks. Also, last of 10th Light Horse with over through two towns to deliver me a copy. year I was involved in the 95th 1,200 photos, two full size model Re-enactment charge of Thanks Keith. horses and two mannequins Beersheba. all dressed in the period attire. So thank you from an elderly POW who, Since starting my collection, After retiring in February last once surviving the trauma of being on I have acquired five cases of year I put my name on the the Burma Railway, was ‘deemed fit’ memorabilia, including medals guest speaker list of Probus, and transported to the coal mines under from this era. Seniors and Rotary Clubs and the sea in Japan. God blessed him richly have been in constant demand I have been involved in the during the war years as he was with his to give presentations ever since. commemoration ANZAC brother Claude throughout the war and Parade in Northam, Boer War My main focus is about the they had the services of the wonderful Commemorative at Kings Park 10th Light Horse Regiment and at various Agricultural history and customs, with Dr Weary Dunlop as POW’s. We, his shows around the state. accompanying photographs. family are blessed to have such a “great innings” with our Dad. One of the most pleasing Phil Sullivan aspects is going into schools to e: [email protected] Wendy Roediger 5th Victorian Mounted Riflemen Dear Editor, BORCHAM, Alfred William [804]. to WA after the BW. Lived in Perth PETTIT, George [929] Lived Died North Perth 20/4/1952. Buried 1903 then Fremantle 1910. Member I have prepared a list of men from Kalamunda in the 1940’s. Died Karrakatta. of Fremantle Tally Clerks Union and Lesmurdie 18/4/1961. Cremated the 5VMR who have associations Westralian Lodge. Died East Fremantle DATSON, George [1223] Lived Karrakatta. with Western Australia and wonder 20/6/1948. whether you would be so kind as to Northam, WA, before moving to Victoia. RIEKIE, Henry John [1224] Migrated Parents remained at Northam. JACK, Thomas William [808]. Only publish it in The Listening Post if it is to WA after Boer War. Married Gertrude note says lived WA before the Boer War. not too much of an imposition? I see EVANS, Graham Berry [843] Parents Woodrow in Fremantle, 1904. Lived the RSL membership as being among lived Boulder City, WA. Father: John KILBEG, James [1385] Migrated to West Leederville and Subiaco. WWI the most likely where there might be Evans. WA with brother Thomas c.1904/5. Died Enlisted with 11 Btn. Killed Gallipoli. Perth 26/10/1939. Buried Karrakatta. descendants of Boer War soldiers. FILCAR, Arthur [1374] Parents lived STEELE, George [1258] Parents lived Boulder City, WA. Father T. Filcar. MANUELL, James [1681] Parents People can contact me via email on Perth. Father George Snr. lived Kalgoorlie. Father Thomas. [email protected] or directly to GARLAND, Richard Reginald, PO Box 42, Bulleen, Victoria, 3105 or Lieutenant. Migrated to Perth after the McMICKING, Gilbert James [976]. YOUNG, Arthur Edward [888] they can phone me on (03) 9891 6032. Boer War. Married Jessie Oakley 1909. Parents lived Park Hill. Father Gilbert Migrated to WA after Boer War. Lived Worked for West Australian newspaper. Snr. Perth. Died Perth 23/7/1952. Buried 5th Victorian Mounted Riflemen of the Militia with 18th Australia Light Horse. Karrakatta. Boer War with a Western Australian NEWLANDS, Henry [1404] Family Association: HARKNESS, Walter [1145] Migrated possibly from Mt Magnet. Rob Droogleever 30 THE LISTENING POST August 2013 HMAS Sydney and HSK Kormoran Order of the Phoenix

On Monday 20 May 2013 RSL Materials for construction included WA was given two models of ships parts from TVs, videos, mobile phones, that played a significant role in greeting cards and jewellery. Eric said that the work was inspired by attending Western Australia’s WWII Maritime the RSL service at Geraldton for the History. Model maker, Eric Scott, dedication of HMAS Sydney Memorial. and his wife donated models of “It was a pure joy to construct these these adversaries from 19 November models, it was a labour of love and I 1941. thoroughly enjoyed it” said Eric Scott. We have also presented the Former Jan. The Australian Armed Forces were Governor of WA Dr Ken Michael represented as well with Squadron Denis Connelly AC with the medal of the Order Leader James Eftos representing Wing of the Phoenix during the recent Commander David Turner RAAF Base visit of the Greek Deputy Foreign Pearce, LTCOL Chris Adams and his Bankwest supports RSL WA Minister to Western Australia. wife representing Brig Coggin and Commander Peter Foster and his wife The RSL was represented on the Mrs Lynne Foster from HMAS Stirling. occasion by Mr Peter Fardon, member of the State Executive and his wife Sofia Choli Rottnest Island 75th Anniversary of the Fremantle Fortress

Diary Date – 19 October Put Saturday, 19 October 2013 in your diary and start making plans to travel to Rottnest Island. The Island will be hosting a free public event to commemorate 75 years of artillery history in Western Australia and the proofing of the 9.2-inch Guns at Oliver Hill, Rottnest Island. Held at Kingstown Barracks, the event will Following the Bankwest Gallipoli Run which took place in beautiful Kings pay homage to those that served on Rottnest Island and include military displays, Park on Sunday, 21 April, Bankwest was happy to present RSL WA with marching, music, and entertainment for people of all ages. In the evening, a an $8,000 cheque. ticketed sunset cocktail function is planned on Oliver Hill. More information will be available on www.rottnestisland.com/events in the coming weeks. These funds were part of Bankwest’s commitment to matching registration fees from this year’s race. The cheque was presented by Paul Vivian, General Manager Customer Communications & Brand. Dianne Bortoletto Director The cheque was happily received by Philip Orchard, CEO/State Secretary, and Denis PRONTO PR MPRIA Connelly, State Vice President of RSL WA. Bankwest is proud to be part of such a great community event and is happy to be able to provide support to this deserving organisation.

Kingstown Barracks, Rottnest Island Christmas Luncheon at the ANZAC Club Serving Traditional Christmas luncheon - tables decorated with all the trimmings (must be reserved)

Two Course Menu - $20.50 per person Three Course Menu - $31.50 per person Roast turkey & pork stuffing with ham, roast potato and Shrimp salad with a Marie Rose cocktail sauce season vegetables. Served with a crusty bread roll and butter (Can be substituted with Farmhouse soup of the day with Followed by a crusty bread roll and butter) Traditional plum pudding and brandy custard Followed by Tea & coffee with after dinner mints Roast turkey & pork stuffing with ham, roast potato and season vegetables. Served with a crusty bread roll and butter Followed by Traditional plum pudding and brandy custard Tea & coffee with after dinner mints

***Optional Fruit Mince Pie only $1.50 per person additional, available with either menu***

BOOK NOW ON 9287 3714 THE LISTENINGTHE LISTENING POST August POST October2013 200931 31 El Alamein Between July and November 1942 the Then in July 1942 the Nazi leadership future of the Middle East lay in the ordered the despatch to the Middle East balance as German and Italian soldiers of a specialised SS murder squad – the fought against soldiers from Britain, Einsatzkommando Egypt – which was Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, to enlist local collaborators to help fulfil India, Poland, the Free French and smaller their allotted task. entities. This book looks at the Middle East As the German thrust to the Suez Canal campaign of 1940-1942 and how the was thwarted outside the small Libyan Allied victory which culminated at El town of Tobruk in 1941, now Field Alamein in November 1942 thwarted both Marshal Rommel’s new move towards the the militray objectives of the German-led most coverted piece of real estate in the army to capture the Suez Canal, and the world was blocked near a small Egyptian Holocaust from entering into the Middle location named El Alamein. Wast. Denis Connelly holding the book There was, however, something much It also looks at the relationship between titled El Alamein bigger at stake here than a mere military the Arab nationalist movement and its (written by Kelvin Crombie) and Kelvin battle – the very survival of over half a main spokesman, Haj Amin el-Husseini Crombie is holding million Jewish people, most of whom (the Mufti of Jerusalem), with Hitler and the Bible lived in British Mandated Palestine. Nazi Germany. In January 1942 the Nazi leadership The author, Kelvin Crombie, lived in declared its intentions to annihilate all Israel for almost 25 years, 20 of those eleven million Jewish people in Europe. as a local guide and researcher based Nearly a million had already been at Christ Church inside the Old City murdered, mostly by murder squads of Jerusalem, and was instrumental in known as Einsatzgruppen. locating the ‘Montgonery Bible’.

Field Marshall Montgomery Bible Staff at ANZAC House were honoured Alamein in WWII. to view a Bible that was given to Field The Bible is owned by Kelvin Crombie Marshall Montgomery as a memento from Heritage Resources, Mundaring. of his service during the Battle for El Denis Connelly

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