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A beautiful, crisp dawn To pay tribute, not only to those who paid the major cities and country towns. heralded in the Around the world, particularly in commencement of ANZAC areas where our young service Day 2005, in Perth. supreme sacrifice, but to remember with personnel are stationed, the dawning Thousands of people attended of ANZAC Day took on special the service, which this year respect all those who have served in areas significance for our troops, especially was held at the Flame of with some of them grieving the Remembrance in Kings Park, of conflict, at the request of their country. recent loss of colleagues. due to the renovations being In Gallipoli, the Premier, Dr Geoff carried out on the State War Gallop was attending an ANZAC Memorial. Day Service in the company of young Western Australian school Simultaneously, in suburbs and children. Children who throughout with respect all those who have who have recently, or who are which have recently undergone country towns across our state their lives will remember with pride served in areas of conflict, at the currently serving overseas in areas devastating loss, as a result of groups, families and individuals their ANZAC experience and the role request of their country. of conflict. Also in the thoughts of natural disasters. flocked to memorials to pay tribute, our ANZACS played in shaping the many were those participating in not only to those who paid the Remembered too, were the many Across Australia, services and character and values of our nation. humanitarian efforts in countries, supreme sacrifice, but to remember young Australian service personnel ANZAC Day marches were held in Len Copley (ED)

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THE JUNE/JULY 2005 VOL. 28 No.8 Contents Page Listening Post From the President’s Pen 4 The ANZAC Field concept – the facts not the fiction 4

The Bush Wireless 5 Publishers The Returned & Services League Sub-Branch News 6 WA Branch Incorporated Weary’s and Other POW Ashes 7 ANZAC House 28 St Georges Tce PERTH WA 6000 Desecrated by OAWG Telephone: (08) 9325 9799 PO Box Y3023 PERTH WA 6832 Membership and Youth Committee Report 7 Email: [email protected] Facsimile: (08) 9325 7432 State Executive Website: www.rslwahq.org.au WA Country Callers: 1800 259 799 Functions Committee Report 7 STATE PRESIDENT Editorial Staff W.E. Gaynor OAM RFD Quiet Lion Tour Thailand 2005 8 Managing Editor: Len Copley Deputy Editor: Gordon Norton STATE SENIOR Can You Help 8 Editorial Co-ordinator: Jamie Caldwell Ph: (08) 9325 9799 VICE PRESIDENT Proofreaders: Olga Greig OAM, Ken Morrison AFSM CD, D.G. Rasmussen Letters to the Editor 8 Max Reynolds OAM, Bill Tate APRIA, Peter Finn & Bob Mercer AM RFD ED

Membership Enquiries: Kathryn Clark Ph: (08) 9325 8585 STATE VICE PRESIDENT Hollywood Theatre 9 Printer: Colour Press R. O’Connor JP Malaysia Truly Asia 10 STATE SECRETARY ANZAC Day Services 12 Deadline for next edition: 15 July 2005 S. M. Seers OAM JP for contributions to next edition HONORARY TREASURER 13th Brigade Karrakatta 13 If possible, submissions should be typed and double-spaced. Preferred B.A Martin method of receiving submissions is via email. Photographs can be black Federal Budget 2005 13 and white or colour. This is your journal and contributions are welcome. COMMITTEE Address to: B. Clinton, L. Copley, Veterans’ Counselling Service 14 The Managing Editor, The Listening Post L. Fraser MBE, O. Greig OAM, RSL, PO Box Y3023 PERTH WA 6832 Singapore Remembers Australian Changi POW’s 15 Email: [email protected] R. Hardwicke, I. McNaughton, in End of WWII Anniversary Commemorations G.W. Norton, K. Parish, Opinions expressed by contributors in articles and reproduced articles are the individual opinions of such contributors or the authors of such G. Sherriff, F. Sharp, M. Tonks Poetry 16 reproduced articles and are not necessarily those of the RSL. TRUSTEES Reproduction of articles (or extracts) contained in The Listening Post is Off the Bookshelf 16 welcomed provided the source is acknowledged. The Editor reserves the D.J. Blair RFD ED, right to accept, reject, sub-edit and re-arrange material submitted for J.B. Cox OAM JP, R. Mercer AM RSL Visit to HMAS Leeuwin 17 publication. RFD ED, W.G. Tarr RFD ED, Please direct all advertising enquiries to RSL Publishers. D.R. Warren AM RFD An Aboriginal Serviceman Remembered 18 4 THE LISTENING POST June 2005 Membership provide a forum for debate that will guide future RSL Policy. I look Our membership continues to forward to a very successful From the grow and I am confident we will Congress in a new and exciting achieve our target of 14 000 this format. year. I am very pleased to welcome the 65 new members who joined I do ask that you support the President’s Pen us last month. Congress Dinner as it will be our opportunity to farewell our Patron, As at 31st May, 2005 we had 10 101 Lt Gen John Sanderson AC, Service Members and 1456 From media reports you would taking into account the view that the and the League after it has considered Governor of Western Australia who Affiliates. This gives us an all up will be leaving his Vice Regal be aware that the WA Football community has expressed. In all points of view and options. total of 11 557 Commission wished to develop preparing any concept they will, appointment in August. a concept for the use of the however be required to convince the Elections for State Woolworths Poppy Day word ANZAC to rename Subiaco Minister for Veteran’s Affairs that their Executive War Veteran’s Homes Oval ‘ANZAC Field’. Sales proposal is worthy of consideration The redevelopment of the former Following the close of Nomination and in the public interest. We have been advised that War Veterans’ Homes site is well on While the concept was in its planning for Office, the membership is Woolworths will no longer be target. All Independent Living Units stages the proposal was leaked to the The use of the word ‘ANZAC’ is advised that as nominations did not selling poppies in the lead up to have been sold and a few units in media resulting in much protected by law and where any exceed vacancies it will not be Remembrance Day. the Apartment Block are still misinformation being spread commercial opportunity may be necessary to conduct any elections. throughout the community. To advise gained from its use any such They wished to spread their support available for purchase. members of the current position a application must be rejected. With this VP Day Celebrations throughout the community by The Community Centre and Chapel comprehensive statement on this safeguard in place the RSL can not involvement with other charitable are nearing completion and plans subject is included in this edition of prevent any organisation from Planning for major celebrations in groups. Unfortunately the loss of for the nursing home are being the ‘The Listening Post’. I ask all applying for use of the word ‘ANZAC’. Perth and Fremantle are well $12 500 from this source will be a finalised. We are on target with members to read and be aware of the For the RSL to reject the right for the advanced. Funding has been major setback to our welfare completion dates and, more true position then form their own WAFC to develop a concept without secured to conduct the activities that activities. importantly, on budget. opinion on this very sensitive matter. giving them the right to be heard is will include a street march through State Executive would welcome perhaps not appropriate. Let’s see Fremantle, band concerts in both State Congress Members interested in viewing the informed comment but take this what they propose then make an cities and a reception for all Second facilities are invited to contact the opportunity to assure members that informed decision. World War veterans in the new Shortly Sub Branches will receive Homes to arrange an inspection. the RSL support is for the WAFC to their Congress Package that will You are assured that your State Perth Convention Centre. Full W. E. Gaynor OAM RFD continue to develop its conceptual contain Congress Motions. Although Executive will always act in the best details and invitations will be State President plan if that is what they wish to do – not great in number they will interests of the Veteran Community released in the next few weeks. The ANZAC Field concept – the facts not the fiction

In the past few weeks most WA- ANZAC history and spirit to tens of the ANZAC name to link it to. Federal Government level, as well as footballers have been killed during based members of the RSL will thousands of people each week Western Australian members of the wartime. Albany has a particularly have heard or read in the media meets that charter. Like all concepts, ANZAC Field is still Federal Parliament. To date there has close link with the ANZAC legend. about a concept to rename developing even as this article is been good support for the concept. History records that Western Australia Subiaco Oval as ‘ANZAC Field’. Conditional support was given to being published. The League believes A final proposal is yet to be put to played a pivotal role in our war The media has made very few the concept because under the that if the WAFC can create a suitable any of the stakeholders including efforts with the Australian Imperial attempts to explain the concept, ‘Protection of the word ANZAC concept then it would be appropriate Governments. The AFL and their two Force sailing as a united nation for the so this article is your chance to Regulations’ in force since 1920s, for it to be represented to the local clubs – West Coast Eagles and first time from Albany and Fremantle learn more about the idea and the word ANZAC can not be used in Minister. On this basis the League is Fremantle Football Club – have to the Great War where they landed why the State and National connection with any trade, still providing its conditional support. expressed their support, as have the on the beaches of Gallipoli. The first Executive has given it business, calling or profession, clubs that make up the WAFL. dawn service was held in Albany. It is entertainment or lottery or in the To ensure that all members are conditional support. aware of these details, the answers a great opportunity for Western name or part of the name of any Australia to contribute to the With little information available to private residence, boat, vehicle, to a number of questions are It has been suggested that this provided below by the WAFC. concept will impact on veterans recognition of the ANZACs. Football veterans, it is perhaps charitable or other institution, or entitlements, is this true? is already playing an important role in understandable that there has been any building without the approval promoting the ANZAC legend What are the benefits of The concept behind the ANZAC some concern among members, as of the Minister for Veterans’ Affairs. through activities like the Len Hall adopting the name ANZAC Field? Field Foundation is to raise well as the general public, as to game and its contribution to the So, the League’s support for was donations from Governments, whether this concept is a good or Everyone in the Western Australian Flame of Remembrance in Kings Park. conditional on the basis that the corporations and even individuals. appropriate use of the term ANZAC. community benefits from the All States have an equal claim to the concept still had to meet these The WAFC is not seeking any ANZAC Field concept through: ANZAC name and Western Australia’s The State Executive is conscious of tough requirements and gain the funding for the ANZAC Field concept is as strong as anywhere else. the need to keep League members Minister’s support. •The creation of a ‘living that would impact on veterans informed of its activities, listen to monument’ to the ANZAC The League introduced the WAFC to entitlements or pensions. The WAFC feedback and act in their best legend that will include the How will the ANZAC Field the Minister for Veteran Affairs, the has the greatest respect for Australia’s interests. All the information that your stadium name but would also Foundation work? Hon. De-Anne Kelly late last year. veterans and is not developing a State and National Executive have involve other associated history An early version of the concept was concept that impacts on funding for It is proposed that the ANZAC Field about the concept is explained in this and education related projects. discussed with her. The public their entitlements or pensions. Foundation could allow various article so you can form your opinion. Tens of thousands of people will comments she has made about organisations, Governments and even regularly interact with this ‘living It is important to be aware that ANZAC Field are based on that first Will the Commonwealth individuals to invest in Western monument’ and not just on ANZAC Field is a concept not a concept. One of the results of her grant permission to use Australia’s community by utilising football days, it would become concrete plan. It is not set in stone. feedback to the WAFC during their the name ANZAC? football and the ongoing promotion an attraction in its own right. It was only announced to the public discussions has been further of the ANZAC legend. The • The creation of a name for the An early concept was discussed because the WA Football improvement of the concept in Foundation’s emphasis will be on ground that will eventually with the Minister for Veterans Commission (WAFC) had to respond recent months. become a national icon well- Affairs. The concept needs much development of community programs to media enquiries following a leak. that align the values of football and The major improvement to the known across the country more consultation with the Minister the ANZAC spirit and traditions such In other words, the concept was still concept has been a proposal to •The opportunity to raise funds and her colleagues in the Federal in the process of being gradually simultaneously create an ANZAC through the ANZAC Field Government. The Members of as leadership, teamwork, camaraderie developed in private by the WAFC Field Foundation. This would be an Foundation that will be Parliament contacted to date have and mateship. and discussed with key people in independent trust advised by the administered by an independent all indicated that the RSL’s views are Government and elsewhere. In fact, RSL, the WAFC and community trust that will be advised by the of critical importance in any When will a decision be made many of the WAFC’s planned welfare organisations with money WAFC, the RSL and community decision-making process. whether to proceed with discussions with various being directed into community and welfare organisations and can be ANZAC Field? organizations are yet to take place. football development programs. directed into community and Will the ANZAC name be There is no timeline for making a football development programs. attached to Subiaco forever? The League was first approached by The programs would focus on decision on ANZAC Field. It is more These programs would focus on If the name ANZAC Field is adopted the WAFC in late 2004 with its spreading and building those values important to consult fully with the building those values associated then there will be no other naming proposal to rename Subiaco. The associated with the ANZAC spirit, community, Government and other with the ANZAC spirit, such as rights opportunities. In other words, WAFC described the proposal as “a such as leadership, teamwork, potential supporters to ensure we leadership, teamwork, mateship the WAFC would be effectively concept to embrace the military mateship and camaraderie. They can get this exciting concept off the and camaraderie. These programs relinquishing the opportunity to sell history and tradition of the ANZAC would not have to be purely ground. do not have to be purely football the naming rights to Subiaco Oval. spirit and to engender a spirit football related but there will be an related but their will be an This is a significant commercial ofacknowledgement for the role of emphasis on building the skills of How can RSL members provide emphasis on building the skills of decision for the WAFC to make and our services in supporting world young people in the community. feedback on the ANZAC Field young people in the community, one that is being thought through peace through theatres of war, concept? very carefully. The WAFC believes peace making and peace keeping.” So the current concept now contains two elements that are linked. The Why pick ANZAC Field that the establishment of an ANZAC You should speak to or write to your Put simply, the concept was to first is renaming Subiaco Oval as as the name? Field Foundation to take donations sub-branch with comments about the create a living memorial to the ANZAC Field incorporating Interestingly, a lot of the feedback from Government, corporations and ANZAC Field concept including your ANZAC legend and spirit by improvements to recognise the to date has focused on whether the individuals partners could provide thoughts on the best potential renaming the oval. In addition Anzac spirit. The second is creating word Field is appropriate next to an even better long term funding ANZAC-related name for the stadium. renaming the oval it was envisaged the ANZAC Field Foundation to ANZAC. Some people have opportunity for the creation of that its grounds could accommodate raise funds to support community football and community programs, Future editions of Listening Post will suggested that ANZAC Stadium or contain more news of the a range of history or educational and football development programs. ANZAC Oval is a better option. the continuation of the ANZAC projects and programs relating to The League will help advise how legend and an emphasis on the development of this concept by the Others have suggested that ANZAC WAFC and feedback from members. the ANZAC story and other aspects the money is spent. Memorial Oval is another shared values between football and of Australia’s war service. alternative. As this is a still a the ANZAC spirit. This is a combined concept because Is football comparing the After discussion, the League’s State the benefits are only realised if both concept the proposed name is not set in stone and can be amended, What is the relevance of battlefield of war with sport? and National Executive offered their the new name and the Foundation ANZAC to Subiaco Oval? Why conditional support because they are adopted. In other words, the so feedback is welcome on this There is no intention to associate point from all League members. should WA have an ANZAC Field sport with war. Football understands believed the concept was consistent WAFC will not change the name and not Sydney or Melbourne? with the RSL’s charter to promote without the development of the there can be no comparison. The ‘commemoration and remembrance’. venue to reflect Anzac and the Are key stakeholders besides the Western Australia has contributed intent is to promote the deeds and The State and National executive establishment of the Foundation to RSL supportive of the concept? huge numbers of men and women to spirit of ANZAC, not promote any believe that the creation of a living help create community programs and Preliminary discussions have been the armed forces of Australia since association between ANZAC and the memorial to directly promote the it won’t start a Foundation without held with ministers at State and Federation. More than 90 WAFL playing of football. THE LISTENING POST June 2005 5 The Bush Wireless

consisting of DVA personnel as well building industry. At the age of because although one tenth of 10 pack year x 4 years – not due to as representatives from various Ex- 43/44, he is experiencing low back years is just one year (hence war service; Service Organisations), announced problems, and is diagnosed with sufficient to comply with • 1.25 pack years for 14 months (of Margot Harness that ‘material contribution’ can be as lumbar spondylosis, believing that ‘Kattenberg’ and Professor which the increased amount due Senior Advocate little as 10%. his SVN service was at least partly DONALD’s indication of ‘10%’) to his operational service is 15 a responsible. He submits a claim. As Veteran A served less than that day : .75 of a pack year). Let me however make this ‘crystal’ a war veteran, he has to demonstrate minimum time period: 10 months. • After Korea - 1.25 pack years x 13 clear: The total, OVERALL SoPs and how they have been ‘a reasonable hypothesis’. He learns He would be better off pursuing the years (1952-1965 when he quit) – amount(s) or period of time affected by the ‘Kattenberg’ that the SoP that applies to him for ‘heavy lifting and carrying’ Factor. the difference of 15 a day due to stipulated in the SoP still MUST be Decision: this condition has two Factors that war service being less than a met for the Factor to be linked to he might address: Veteran B: pack year (ie: 20 a day). His service covered under the VEA, and Sometimes a Federal Court judge This ex-RAAF pilot veteran has been smoking at that rate of 13 years thus satisfied. Factor 5(j) manually lifting or hands down a decision whereby, diagnosed with cancer of the colon. being less than the requisite 15 with our system of ‘Common Law’, carrying loads of at least 25kg while The big change is that previously An earlier claim for it was refused. demanded by the SoP. the judgement made in that court weight bearing to a cumulative total the consumption or exposure over His only operational service under becomes ‘blended’ and integrated of 120,000kg within any 10 year However, smoking at this rate time required by certain SoP Factors the VEA is a 14 month stint in Korea with legislated law. Such is the case period before the clinical onset of commenced more than 20 years had to be WHOLLY accumulated spanning 1951/1952, having joined with this landmark decision, which lumbar spondylosis; before diagnosis in 1982 – so he during the eligible period under the the Air Force in 1947. He remained has effectively ‘watered down’ satisfies this requirement. The Act of that veteran’s service. Factor 5(k) repetitive or persistent in the RAAF 12 years before several of the Factors stipulated in diagnosis occurred within 30 years flexion, extension or twisting of the discharge. The only SoP Factor that some of the Statements of Principles of cessation (in 1965). He meets Now, it is sufficient to show that lumbar spine for at least one hour offers a second chance is: smoking (SoPs). this requirement too. (despite other jobs or post-service each day on more days that not for at least 15 pack years (ie: 20 a day, careers that might ALSO have had a In Kattenberg v Repatriation at least 10 years before the clinical every day) of cigarettes. The Although he cannot meet 15 ‘pack role in the total lifting heavy weights Commission [2002] FCA 412, Justice onset of lumbar spondylosis. secondary requirement is that years’ of 20 a day wholly etc), – the amount of lifting, Emmett ruled on the issue of smoking has to have commenced at attributable to his Korean war consumption or exposure related to Bear in mind: only his 10 months in ‘Material Contribution’. His least 20 years before the clinical service, the ‘Kattenberg’ precedent service made a ‘material Vietnam can be considered. Let us judgement has widened the onset of the cancer of the colon; recognises that the increase was contribution’. (It needs to be borne say that he calculates that during parameters with regard to causal and the third – where smoking has related to his war service, and, but in mind that the Federal Court SVN service, lifting and putting factors involving consumption or ceased, clinical onset has to have for that service, he might never interpretation made it clear that a down his pack repeatedly during a exposure over time: such SoP occurred within 30 years of ceasing. have increased at all. ‘material’ causal contribution is patrol/helping carry and load stores requirements, for example, as: (I refer to SoP Instrument No. 1 of above a ‘trivial’ level). at times/filling and lifting sandbags 2004). The veteran has to ‘raise a Due to renewed recognition of this •Weights carried/lifted (whilst on etc – he estimates the weights to reasonable hypothesis’. ‘material contribution’, Veteran B Several examples might assist war service/or whilst on duty have been at least 95,000kg in total. will have ‘raised a reasonable veterans to better understand what during eligible defence service) Post-service, he believes lifting This veteran began smoking a bit hypothesis’ and met the SoP. this means: ‘for social reasons’ after joining up – • Quantities smoked (due to war concrete mixers etc on building usually just at ‘smokos’ and lunch In summary, this is a hugely service/or eligible defence Veteran A: sites and other loads above 25kg, breaks and over-a-few-beers in the beneficial turn of events for service – and after) over the next 4-5 years accounts for Mess. He was smoking 10 a day veterans, as to some categories of •Time-frames (eg: ‘repetitive or Let’s say he was a two-year National a further 90,000kg at least: a total of when sent to serve in Korea. Whilst ‘causal’ Factors. It virtually means persistent flexion (bending Serviceman, 1967 – 1969, who, after 185,000kg ‘all up’. in Korea, he more than doubled his that where a SoP Factor stipulates a forwards), extension (bending training in Puckapunyal was then In days gone by, this man’s claim smoking due to the effects of icy total quantity, or period of time, or backwards) or twisting of the posted for Infantry training and to for his back would probably have cold weather, anxiety, stress and total consumption rate – if it can be lumbar spine for at leat one hour JTC before serving 10 months in been refused – the Repatriation tension arising from fear and shown that partial contribution of at each day on more days than not Vietnam as a ‘Reo’ (briefly) and Commission decision probably dangers in operational flying; seeing least 10% of those totals came about for at least 10 years before the being posted to a battalion. Work citing the fact that he had also had war casualties, hard conditions, due to reasons that are war-related clinical onset of lumbar was often physically arduous a heavy, physical job after war long hours, very few other (or eligible Defence service as spondylosis’) (whilst on war (carrying packs etc/number of days service. Now, because of opportunities to relax. His habit defined under the VEA) – then service/or whilst on duty during ‘sandbagging’ – his back sometimes ‘Kattenberg’, it would be recognised increased to 25 a day. under ‘Kattenberg’, these can be eligible defence service) ached after these duties). He served out his last few months in Australia that the proportion of lifting and After his return to Australia, he recognised as having ‘made a ALL of these requirements have before being discharged. Only his carrying of heavy items related to maintained this level, even after material contribution’. now been altered by the application his war service in Vietnam made a period of service in South Vietnam discharge in 1959. In 1965 If you have further queries, or would of the legal principle involved and ‘material contribution’ (more than constitutes ‘operational service’, so however, with a growing family, he like to speak to me, or one of our applied in ‘Kattenberg’. half) to the overall total of that is his only period of service quit. He was diagnosed with cancer RSL volunteer Pensions’ Officers, covered under the Veterans’ 185,000kg – thus quite easily Further – the Chairman of the of the colon in 1982. about these matters – please phone Entitlements Act (VEA). satisfying the SoP. Repatriation Medical Authority His total consumption of cigarettes 9325 9799 or 9221 7090. (RMA) – Professor Ken DONALD, at Regarding Factor 5(k) (the second Post service, he gets a job as a roof would be calculated as: Cheers until next time, an assembly here in Perth several tiler, before getting into brick-laying Factor outlined above) – he months ago (the audience and spending some years in the probably would not succeed – •Pre-op service: .50 (half) of a Margot Harness 6 THE LISTENING POST June 2005 Sub-Branch News

East Vic Park and Viet-Nam vets. East Vic Park and Viet-Nam vets. East Vic Park and Viet-Nam vets.

Broome from so many organisations within to realise and recognise the sacrifice organisation to be custodians and to Father Robert Anderson conducted our community and we, as service personnel have made. provide sub- wardens. the Memorial’s Rededication The 90th Anniversary of the members remain eternally grateful Service. Music, including the Last Perhaps the recent television Mr Ron Stone, AM, JP, Freeman of Gallipoli landings was for the support so freely given. Post and Rouse, was provided by images, of our "diggers" the City of Stirling was appointed commemorated in Broome with an Churchlands Senior High School Peter J Blekinsopp involvement in troubled areas the initial Warden of the Memorial ever increasing number of people band. attending the Dawn Service and the President, Broome RSL Sub-Branch overseas, has increased the and the FESR Navy Association ‘Trench Breakfast’ later at the RSL. understanding of the tasks custodians and sub -wardens. Representatives of the head of the There is always a special poignancy undertaken and the humanitarian armed services and the State After some months of planning the at the service in the park on the aid provided by personnel on active Presidents of the RSL, Naval East Victoria Park & rededication service of the shore or Roebuck Bay where, at service or in peace keeping roles. Association and RAAF Association Viet-Nam memorial was conducted on low water, the wreckage of some of laid wreaths. ANZAC Eve 2005 on a beautiful the 28 aircraft destroyed in the ANZAC EVE SERVICE autumn evening. The CEO of the The President of the FESR Navy tragic Japanese air raid of 3rd March The East Victoria Park and Vietnam Stirling City of Stirling, Lindsay Delahaunty Association, Gavin Ryan, said his 1942, can sill be seen. Veteran’s RSL Sub-Branch held a City of Stirling War Memorial. welcomed guests, which included organisation was honoured to have We will never know the exact Commemorative ANZAC Eve federal and state politicians, city been appointed custodians of the number or names of those who lost Service, on Sunday the 24th of April. Set in the beautiful Stirling Civic councillors, representatives of the memorial and of being responsible their lives on that fateful day but Gardens the City of Stirlings new Kate Doust MLC, who was head of the three armed services, for the co-ordination and those that we do know, of the War Memorial has been built to representing the Premier, spoke in members of the RSL and other ex - administration of various services refugees and the Dutch, American enable people to pay tribute in the her address about the human cost service organisation and members that will be held at the memorial and British servicemen killed are years ahead. It replaces the war of war and the impact it has on the of the public. throughout the coming years. inscribed on a separate Allied memorial that was at the entrance to lives of not just those directly Memorial in the park. Sadly, among the old Stirling Council Chambers The Mayor of Stirling, Councillor Gavin Ryan said he and his involved, but their extended the many names of the refugees demolished in 2003. The stones Tony Vellelonga JP delivered an members believed the commitment families and communities. recorded, are many young children. from the old memorial have been address outlining the City’s by the City of Stirling and its staff in Val Perkins, a descendent of Stan used in the new memorial. commitment in the construction of the construction of the memorial As is common in many country Gurney VC, for whom our social the memorial to honour the and in the organisation of the towns, the parade participants The war memorial has a backdrop club is named, attended and laid a memory of those who had so nobly Rededication Service was to be include the many volunteer service of a stand of mature date palms and wreath in his memory. served Australia. commended. He also felt that groups such as Fire and Emergency is unique in that it has seven granite special mention should be made of The Mayor then officially unveiled scouts, St Johns Ambulance, Lions Community participation in the plinths which show all the military the excellent work done by the campaigns Australia and the the memorial in part of the and Lionesse’s and of course, strong service is promoted with the City’s landscape architect, Bruce Colonies, before Federation, have ceremony involving the unveiling of contingents from the police and the Bentley Salvation Army, as in Reid and the team leader, cultural been involved in beginning with the each of the granite plinths by the crews from visiting naval vessels previous years, providing the music services, Cynthia Faulds. when available. This year the RSL to accompany the service and the Waikato War 1863-1864. Also sub- wardens from the FESR Navy Choir was strengthened by the Galaxy Guides attending to the flag included are the Peace Monitoring Association and cadets from the 703 inclusion of the high school singers raising aspect of the ceremony. The and Peace Keeping roles by Squadron RAAF cadets. and their musicians. It was very girls and their leaders also assisted Australian servicemen and women The State President of the RSL, Mr pleasing to receive many with the serving of light since the second world war. A William Gaynor, OAM RFD in compliments on the quality and refreshments, following the service. sandstone wall has been Find Pat replying to the Mayor’s address dignity of the service. constructed at the rear of the Families with young children and noted the debt owed by all memorial to enable ex -service Find Pat Rowland in the Equally pleasing was the members of our ageing population organisations to affix appropriate Australians to those who had opportunity to present RSL official formed the larger components of served, many paying the supreme cartoon on page 5. Hint she plaques to honour their particular will be hiding with her glass Certificates of Appreciation to both the group attending the service. service. sacrifice, to preserve liberty and our Lion and Lionesse’s Club for their Four generations of one family way of life. He acknowledged the of DBJ. The City sought the assistance of the support in cooking and serving the attended, ensuring that the ANZAC City’s commitment in Each edition will feature Pat ‘Trench Breakfast’ for the hundreds heritage stays alive. RSL through its state secretary, acknowledging that debt by the hiding with her glass of stress of members and guests of the RSL Shane Seers, OAM JP in various Each year the numbers attending construction of the memorial. relief. over so many years. ANZAC Day in aspects of the construction of the the service increase, as younger Broome owes its success to the memorial and in the appointment of The Reverend Derek Chamberlain, Editor Len Copley members of our community begin broad range of support it receives an initial warden and an ex- service the Reverend Steven Larkin and

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The opportunity to return to Beck to construct a new permanent that he redress a number of monument, as the old rails did not improvements to the Museum and Thailand after two years memorial, using sandstone sleepers grievances resulting from the recent ‘fit’ into the setting being created by Hellfire Pass. In order to help absence to commemorate and an 800mm high black marble so-called improvements at Hellfire the contractor Hewitt-Pender identify the extent of the violation ANZAC day on the Burma pyramid brought from Australia. Pass. It also condemns AVM Beck’s Associates. Rod Beattie, who of ex-POW ashes, all families who Railway was sadly soured by actions and strongly request the supervised the construction of the may have laid ashes at Hellfire The removal of the rails, sleepers disturbing news from Thai staff immediate return of the rails, Museum in 1997, alleges that Pass, or know of families who did, and especially the ballast, not only upon arrival at the River Kwai sleepers and ballast to minimise the Hewitt-Pender Associates has are asked to contact Mr Bill desecrated a consecrated site; but Village Hotel, that the section of repercussions of this inappropriate always wanted to remove this Flowers, President of the Victorian more importantly, it also violated railway laid in Hellfire Pass by action, defiling the holy Christian ‘Memorial section of genuine rails Branch of the POWs and Relatives the ashes of a number of ex-POWs soldiers of 3 RAR in 1989 and sanctity of eternal reverence for used on the railway’ since the firm’s Association (03-9848 2931). Those whose families had carried them all consecrated in 1990, had been burial sites. I hesitate to imagine initial involvement. This viewpoint of you who are as equally incensed the way from Australia to scatter totally removed and a new what ‘Weary’ would have thought was voiced again by an executive about this blatant abuse of trust them at this sacred site. Many monument built. about the defiling of other POW’s from the firm accompanying an and total disregard for the sanctity readers will well remember when ashes, let alone his own by an OAWG inspection visit in late 2001. of ex-POW ashes by OAWG, This diabolical situation was one third of Sir Edward ‘Weary’ Australian Government official in a should contact their State ex-POW confirmed the next day when the Dunlop’s ashes were scattered A phone call to the President of the position of trust. Association and record your group, including Jim Busine and a between the rails by Rev Monte National ex-POWs Association, Mr objection for further action, if number of children of ex-POWs, Morris as part of the official Dawn According to current Manager, Bill Fred Hodel, on 4 May 05, required, on a national basis. walked the Memorial Walking Trail. service in 1994, commemorating Slape, who claimed “to have not confirmed that this act of Apparently the rails had been this last resting place of this been consulted”, the removal of desecration had not been raised Terry Beaton removed as part of the Hewitt- Australian ‘hero’. A letter has been these revered rails was part of the with him in discussions with Mrs Former Curator of Hellfire Pass Pender project authorised by AVM sent to the Prime Minister urging project to install the new Upton (OAWG), about the new Memorial Museum Membership and Youth Committee Functions Committee It has been a very busy two competition will be conducted in Report months since our last report Perth this year and a separate in The Listening Post. committee has been formed. The State President, Bill Gaynor, State The Remembrance Day Lunch will also be a time to catch up with The committee believe they have The committee has been Secretary, Shane Sears and Mr Committee has organised a old mates and to recall fond organised a special day for all those organising the up and coming Leon Griffith have been delegated special lunch this year to memories of those comrades who interested in the services. We now ‘Cadet of the Year’ competition. commemorate the various will not be in attendance. rely on you for the total success of the task of co-ordinating the event. We have finalised the programme Anniversaries of the Australian the day. Please fill in the return Our Guest speaker on this occasion and New Zealand Army Corps. Coupon Below to ensure your place and the presentation evening is will be Captain Wayne Gardiner by Membership on this special occasion. planned to co-incide with the and Welfare This year the lunch has been profession a Valuer and Consulting selection of a cadet to represent organised for 12.15 pm on the Auctioneer. As a keen researcher of Western Australia in the ‘National The Welfare and Membership eleventh of the eleventh at the Military history his topic will be the Application for Tickets Cadet of the Year’ competition. trailer continues to be very popular Novatel Langley Perth, Adelaide – Significance of 2005 in RSVP by Tuesday, amongst the various sub-branches. Terrace, Perth to help commemorate commemorating ex-service men 1 November 2005. During the presentation evening, and women. If your sub-branch intends using this important year. It is our to take place in September, one Cheques to be made payable to the trailer, for membership drives, intention; to encourage widespread Wayne has created a wide base of cadet from each of the three ‘RSL Rememberance Day Lunch’ it is advisable to book early, to community involvement in the historical knowledge during his services, the Navy, Army and function, for we believe this is an and forwarded to: avoid disappointment. time as Television broadcaster for Airforce, will be chosen as ‘Cadet Anniversary that all Australians the ABC ANZAC Day Parade. He is Mrs Barbara Clinton of the Year’. These cadets will then During the recent storms the should remember. This will be an also a staunch supporter of Legacy 144 Weaponess Road form the group of finalists, from generator, which is part of the opportunity for ex servicemen and where he acts as Auctioneer for Wembly Downs WA 6019 which the Western Australian trailer equipment, assisted with women to remember those days; it Legacy military auctions. representative in the national welfare by providing emergency competition will be selected. power to three houses in the hills area, where it is currently housed. I wish to apply for ______tickets at $40.00 each to the 2005 Rememberance Poppy Day Lunch Donations from sub-branches, to be held at the Novatel Langley Perth Hotel on Friday, 11 Novemember 2005 at 12.25 pm. Women’s Auxiliaries, Service I will, due to personal commitments, Social Clubs, kindred associations be unable to continue in my role as Name: Telephone: and individuals, towards the Chairman of the Membership and purchase of books, as prizes for Youth Committee and will therefore Address: the competition, will be gratefully be standing down in July, at State received and acknowledged at Congress. Service (if any): Unit: the presentation and in The Gordon Norton Listening Post. Names of Guests: Chairman of the Membership and The ‘National Cadet of the Year’ Youth Committee Email: Remembrance on Lone Pine Trees It was with concern that I read It is with great pleasure that I can the article in the local paper offer your RSL the trees you ANZAC Day regarding the Rockingham requested to be ready for planting RSL being unable to access on ANZAC Day 2006. Lone Pine Seedlings due to and 79 New Zealanders. In This contribution gave Malta the Translation from AQIS restrictions as I at Could you please pass word of the Maltese Herald remembrance of this anniversary name of the nurse for the Rockingham SHS had met with this service on to the other RSL of when these soldiers were killed Mediterranean. Great care was similar disappointment. Branches throughout WA. On Tuesday 25th of April the at the Peninsula in Gallipoli in attempted to save the lives of The seed we will receive will be Australian High Commission Turkey in 1915, during the World those brave men. The ones that As a result I entered negotiations limited, but the project will be in Malta , in remembrance of they could not save were buried with the Yarralumla Nursery in War One. Canberra to send seed to ongoing. We will try to satisfy the 90th Anniversary of in Malta. ANZAC day, in a ceremony at This was the first occasion when Rockingham SHS for my students requests as possible, however, we to grow under supervision for Pieta cemetery and on the these soldiers of two different During the ceremony flowers may not be able to satisfy all were laid at the foot of each grave, distribution throughout WA. The requests at one time. graves of those soldiers nations fought against each other. nursery agreed and has appointed Australian and New Zealand also prayers were said for the Kind regards, At the time Malta was a British spouse of their souls, also one Rockingham SHS as the official that died at Gallipoli. grower of Lone Pine Trees in WA. Colony and many of these minute silence as a sign of respect. Justin Davies These soldiers were cared for in soldiers that were injured during For this occasion the President of I have received communication Manager 8/9/Science/technology Malta. In that cemetery are buried this battle were evacuated to Malta Edward Fenech Adami was from the nursery that the seed was abd Enterprise sub-school all 305 soldiers 226 Australians Malta, for medical care. also present. dispatched on the 9th May 2005. Rockingham SHS 8 THE LISTENING POST June 2005 Quiet Lion Tour Can You Help

ERIC MCPHERSON (Pilot) WOMEN WHO SERVED R.N.Z.A.F. I am looking for some photographs Thailand 2005 Would any R.A.A.F personel of some Women who served. stationed in India during the middle of W.W.II who patroled the Burma The reason for my request – with Road day or night. My young sister the help of calds at the Residency Our party of 80 led by Tour Carnamah and Nambour High McDonald. The four ex POWs were once told me ERIC was the only Museum. I have gone for the 10 Leader Eric Wilson and Schools led the students, Leonie given the honour of laying the first N.Z. Pilot flying with an Aussie establish a memorial room. Assistant Tour Leader Neil McGaw our BTRMA Queensland two wreaths from the Quiet Lion squadron in India. He was on patrol Dedicated to women from the MacPherson met up in Bangkok representative organised the Tour and the W.A. Ex POW this day or night and didn’t return. Supreme Sacs Office. on the 17th April. The tour Queensland group. The Ramsay Association. In addition to the Months later, Bill Jordan, N.Z. High included participants from Group’s Hollywood Private Hospital standard 10-day program, which Commissioner in London wrote to My late husband was in charge of Western Australia, Queensland, selected and sponsored two of their traversed the Railway through as far her, saying an Indian fisherman had the 10 and 13th AGW in Singapore, Darwin, Victoria, Japan and nurses for the tour, this has become as the Three Pagoda Pass on the snagged part of his plane in his net. hence for photos of WA girls that Hong Kong. a tradition over the years. Four Burma border, the Thailand Tigers This is the only info we have of him. were lost on the ‘ilgnes brook’. He leaves a son who he had never Railway Veterans, Bill Haskell, Neil played for the inaugural ANZAC These are the following names of The demand for our limited number seen. His name ERIC MCPHERSON MacPherson, Ernie Redman and Commemorative Cup. This AFL women’s photos I would like to obtain: of seats saw us having to close the (Pilot) R.N.Z.A.F. We gratefully Owen Heron attended, paying their rules football match was played at appreciated any information to: Frome Bales, Lowiniu May – South bookings before last Christmas. The own costs to provide an accurate the Kanchanaburi Stadium in 40 Perth. 31 students of high school age came story for the group. Both Bill and degree plus heat with the Quiet Jack Sands Beard, SS, Alma May – Toodyay WA. from Esperance, Carnamah and Neil are executive members of the Lion Tour as VIP guests. Also in 1/36 Shere Street Cox Coffum, Florence Adelaide, Nambour High Schools; the W.A. Kenwick, PERTH WA 6107 Nedlands WA BTRMA Committee. On ANZAC Day attendance was Senator Sandy Phone: (08) 9452 7990. State RSL sponsored three Defence ex POWs Jack White from Tasmania McDonald and his young daughter. Farmanes, LA, Peggy Coverell, Service Cadets. Mandurah RSL Sub- and Doug Klose from Queensland Warrant Officer Steven Reid of the He was my Brother-in-law. Claremont – WA Branch and the Peel Health Centre joined the four West Australians for Defence Attach’s office in Bangkok McMahon Rientencent Bernadine each sponsored one cadet. The the Dawn Service at Hellfire Pass must be commended for his LEN & FRANK LOMAS Theresa – WA seven Nambour students included and the Kanchanaburi Cemetery efficient organising of the football Information on my two cousins LEN I would be very grateful for any three cadets, the War Veterans EDA morning service. Bill Haskell match and the ANZAC Day & FRANK LOMAS of Manly, Syndey assistance that you can give me. Society of W.A. and the Wagin delivered the now traditional POW program. The continuing interest NSW. Their mother (Adelaide) was Lion’s Club each sponsored a address, which brought a standing and support from both the student born in Fiji. I last saw them when I can be contacted on the following address: student. All students were partly ovation from the estimated 800 in groups and the public is most we were going to schoool at Point subsidised by the Burma Thailand attendance, Neil MacPherson read heartening and again we expect to Chavalier (Auckland New Zealand) in the early 30's. Enid Home OAM Railway Memorial Association. the Ode. Federal Attorney-General fill the 2006 tour as soon as we Freeman of the City Details of the Association can be Phillip Ruddock gave the main announce final costs and the final One must have joined the R.A.A.F. 86 Wylie Crescent found on our web site speech at the morning service, also program in September as I once saw a sketch in a N.Z. ALBANY WA 6330 www.btrma.org present were Justice Minister Chris Weekly news where one was shot Ellison and Senator Sandy Neil MacPherson WX16572 Williams down, as he was running away Teachers from Esperance, Force Burma Railway from his plane, the Jap was still firing at him. Any information on both these brothers from friends or relations would be gratefully Lost and Wreath layed at Madang appreciated to JACK SANDS 1/36 Found Medals Letters SHERE ST, KENWICK, PERTH 6107 W.A. PH.(08) 9452 7990. Found Wreath I layed at the coast watchers memorial and a copy Information is sought about ‘Rocky’ World War II Service Medal Handed Caporn, a 10th Light Horse veteran to the of the poem that was read. The into Perth Legacy. 9367 5799. of the Gallipoli campaign – his poem was written by a Sapper. proper name, rank, decorations etc. National Medal and a SEFR He is to feature in a book being Commemorative medal, please Editor The Fuzzy Wuzzy Angels written and details of his record call the RSL on 9325 9799. Many a mother in Australia when would be helpful. In the meantime, if you have the busy day is done sends a prayer Harvey R Everett J.P. anyone call in to the RSL looking To the Editor, to the Almighty for the keeping of 10 McCallum Cresent for either of those medals, please ask them to contact us at Legacy Any world war tank corp her son. Asking that an Angel guide ADROSS WA 6153 him and bring him safely back, now Phone/fax: 9364 7434 House on 9367 5799. enthusiasts or others who restore we see those prayers answered, on Wreath layed at Madang by Sapper Stuart- General Grant – Valentine the Owen Stanley track. Frank Sanders 13 Fd Sqn RAE. IX tanks for historical restoration please contact: For they haven’t any halos only holes slashed in the ears and with faces From mortar or machine gun fire or Tony Breeze a chance surprise attack, to safety Presentation of WWII worked by tattoos with scratch pins in and the care of doctors at the Mobile: 040738047 their hair bringing back the wounded. Address: P.O. Box 89, bottom of the track. Changi Prison Locks Pinjarra WA 6208 Just as steady as a hearse using May the mothers in Australia when leaves to keep the rain off and as they offer up a prayer mention Dear Editor gentle as a nurse. those impromptu Angels with Fuzzy The Singapore Tourism The special ceremony was conducted Wuzzy hair. Board presented the State to commemorate and celebrate the We ex POWs who travelled to Slow and careful in bad places on RSL with a World War Two 60th anniversary of the end of World Thailand for the annual Dawn the awful mountain track and the Sapper H”Bert” Reros NX 9625 7th prison lock, from Changi War Two, in the Asia Pacific region. It Service at Hellfire pass were look upon their faces makes us div RAE AIF Prison, at Kings Park, on was held at the Kings Park Flame of disappointed to find the cross no think that Christ was black. Remembrance Memorial. Bert Beros served in both WW1 And Thursday, April 21st, 2005. longer features in the ceremony, Tribute was also paid to those Not a move to hurt the carried as WW11 wrote this poem at 4:00am The lock, symbolises the captivity the following report may be one morning on the Kokoda track Australian Service personnel who they treat him like a saint it’s a of our men and women and the worthy of space in our picture worth recording that an after having been on stand to. It bravely fought for the protection freedom of those Australians. It magazine, also attached is a artist’s yet to paint. may have never been printed but for of Singapore during the war. photo of the Plynth that has the fact that and officer sent a copy represents a tribute to their bravery and acknowledges the A lock was presented to each State replaced the cross. Many lad will see his mother and home to his mother and she was so Branch of the RSL. the husbands weans and wives, just impressed that she had it published courage of the Prisoners of War Yours Sincerely because the Fuzzy Wuzzy Carried in the Brisbane Courier Mail Bel isi during World War Two. Len Copley (ED) Neil MacPherson them to save their lives. taim long algeta ( Peace for all) THE LISTENING POST June 2005 9 Hollywood Theatre

Communication, teamwork and Kara must ensure the right nurse is a responsible staff are the key assigned to the right procedure and ingredients to Hollywood Private must be on hand for theatre Hospital’s successful hospital emergencies. theatre, according to clinical nurse manager Helen Lee. The fourth key role is recovery nurse, Shirley Sullivan, who acts as Helen has charge over the theatre department, the largest area of the the ‘face of the theatre’. hospital, which employs 135 “Shirley needs to create the right dedicated staff. vibe. The post-operative phase is Vital to the running of theatre are one of the most critical, with four key roles, each with their own patients coming out of a controlled team to manage. environment and intense Helen’s job is to coordinate the monitoring. Recovery nurses care teams and ensure the safe and for them until they are stable efficient operation of Hollywood’s enough for clinical discharge to the theatre. ward,” Helen said. So how is this done? “With great Each of these four units directly difficulty,” Helen joked. affects the operation of the others “It’s a matter of smaller teams fitting so an error from one person in one into the operational capacity of the unit can throw the whole system larger team.” into disarray – emphasising the importance of Helen’s coordinating The process starts with bookings role. manager Bronwyn Ashby, in the first role, who books operations, She believes her staff’s ability to prepares for patient arrivals and communicate with each other is its collates paperwork received from greatest strength and prides herself surgeries to form surgical lists. on leading a dynamic team that is The second role is the area manager, ‘on the cutting edge’ in an Caroline Rushe, responsible for environment that is constantly staffing in both clinical and non- evolving. clinical areas and managing day-to- day operational requirements. “We constantly review systems and operations and actively seek new “Caroline has to align the staffing ways to make improvements,” skill level with the needs of the operating list,” Helen said. Helen said. In the third role is anaesthetics team “Ultimately, it means patients manager, Kara Garratt, who receive a superior standard of care organises the crucial role of when they come through theatre at anaesthetist’s assistant. Hollywood.” 10 THE LISTENING POST June 2005 MALAYSIA Truly Asia

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Continuing the theme for this When the day is done, if you love a offers the intrepid adventurer a has more shops to browse, in the Jalan Bintang has everything that a quarter, on travel and Malaysia, good party Malaysia provides daily wonderful and fulfilling experience, ‘Golden Mile’ (Bukit Bintang Area) shopper on holiday would need, we will look at the plethora of opportunities for, ‘party going’. enabling them to explore the exotic than Kalgoorlie has gold. including ultra modern shopping activities that can be explored plant and wild life that is in centres and a good selection of fine Throughout your stay, sampling the It is easier to get lost in the Sungei and enjoyed in this land of abundance. cafes. It even offers you a great gastronomic delights from the range Wang Plaza, than at the Perth Royal cultural and ecological diversity. selection of clubs to enjoy the of cuisine available from the Perhaps caving is more your style of Show. nightlife. Malaysia offers something for multicultural restaurants and food excitement. Malaysia, which has The Sungei Wang Plaza complex is everyone, no matter what your age, outlets, is sure to be a highlight of some of the best caves in the world, In Jalan Bukit Bintang there are a huge! It is integrated with the activity level, interests, or the your ‘Malaysian Experience.’ particularly those in Sabah and variable feast of shops, in which to adjacent Bukit Bintang Plaza. dictates of your holiday budget. Sarawak, has is in excess of 14 make your purchases, as you Where you stay, whilst visiting excellent caves to explore. The The most interesting thing about the absorb the enjoyable bustling Whilst visiting Malaysia you will enjoy Malaysia, will probably depend caves have been catagorised into Sungei Wang and the Bukit Bintang atmosphere of the busy street. the charm of a bygone ‘Orient’ realm, upon the type of holiday you prefer two types, the adventure type and Plazas is that you can walk in and which co-exists within a thriving, very and activities in which you choose These two plazas offer shoppers those that can be admired just to out of the two complexes and not modern business economy. to engage. the choice of, jewellery, computer experience the sheer beauty of realise that you are leaving the software/hardware, electrical Malaysia offers an abundance of the Sabah, in North Borneo, is a great nature at work. Sungei Wang Plaza and walking into goods and mobile phones. There attractions to experience which place to relax and have an the Bukit Bintang Plaza or vice versa. The great thing about Malaysia is are more mobile phone dealers in include mountain climbing, jungle adventure holiday. that the types of holidays are only For those people, that like to shop these two plazas than flies at the trekking, bird watching, cave Mountain climbing in Sabah is a limited by your imagination and the until they drop, these two plazas family BBQ. Also on offer are exploring, white water rafting, off- fantastic experience; you will amount of money you are prepared offer you the opportunity, to inexpensive clothing, shoes, road driving, angling, scuba diving discover the unique diversity of to spend while on holiday. If the completely exhaust yourself and handbags, and numerous other and playing golf, for the more tropical rain forests. adventure and nature walks are not your money. fashion accessories. adventurous and fitter tourists. for you, then the ‘Shop Until You Whilst, exploring historic military Imbi Plaza is located beside Sungei Gunung Kinabalu, situated in Drop’ holiday may appeal. The majority of shoppers prefer to sites, shopping or sight seeing as Kinabalu Park, is the highest do their shopping in the Bukit Wang Plaza, along Jalan Imbi; this is you travel down jungle rivers are mountain in Southeast Asia, Kuala Lumpur is the place that any Bintang area. Jalan (Malaysian definitely the place for those some of activities which are a little towering 4093 metres above sea self-respecting shopper would like street) Burkit Bintang has some of Australians who like bargains, more relaxing. level. Climbing Mount Kinabalu to be seen shopping. Kuala Lumpur the best places to shop. especially computer software.

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There are a number of shops that acquisition of those ‘must have’ night is not adequate to try the The Pangkor Pacific Resort offers Wildlife is in abundance on Pangkor sell computer software, however, exclusive boutique items, for the diverse cultural culinary delights at guests an opportunity to try many Laut Island and opportunities exist the buyer needs to be aware and younger people and the young at this fantastic restaurant. different and exciting activities to see large Monitor lizards and the not purchase from the first shop heart. while on the Island. Some of these monkeys on the island are just If a relaxing holiday is more suitable they enter. It is quite possible that activities include fishing, waiting to steal things if you are The time will come, after those to your needs, than the fun and the shops on the ground floor are windsurfing, snorkeling and scuba careless. heavy shopping days when you will excitement of shopping, then a trip quite a lot more expensive than diving. need to recover. This will be the to Lumut would be ideal. Malaysia as a holiday destination those on the other levels of this ideal time to enjoy the experience The Island of Pangkor Laut is for will not disappoint anyone, and I shopping centre .It is possible that Lumut is a small fishing village of the KL Tower, with its revolving those holidaymakers for whom, am sure people who have the other shops will be as much as situated on the Malaysian restaurant offering a choice of foods money is no object. Pangkor Laut is experienced the pleasures that 50% cheaper. I emphatically Peninsular, about 90 kilometres that will set your gastric juices also known as ‘Fantasy Island’. Malaysia has to offer will continue ADVISE- do not purchase from the South West from Ipoh. flowing. to return, year after year, as the first shop you enter!! The best way to describe Pangkor The quickest way to Lumut is by air. Australian dollar is worth 3 The KL Tower, the tallest of its type Laut Island is that it is everyone’s The aim of this advice is to ensure The journey takes about 35 minutes. Malaysian ringgits to every in South East Asia, is a concrete dream come true. Emerald Beach that you ask the shop staff the price Australian dollar. structure, standing 421 metres high. on Pangkor Laut Island is so of the different types of software in You can also travel from Lumut by It is a great venue that provides beautiful, that visitors could be The slogan for Malaysian Tourism their shop, then enquire at the other ferry, to Pangkor Island. The trip visitors with the opportunity to forgiven for thinking that they is, ‘Malaysia Truly Asia’. I am not shops in the centre, as to their takes about 40 minutes and costs relax and unwind in the evening. were in heaven, or on the set of a sure about that statement, as once prices for identical items. about four Malaysian Ringgits, or The magnificent views of the city $1.25 Australian. movie. you have been to Malaysia you If you are looking for fashion shops are uninterrupted, except to could be forgiven for forgetting the Accommodation on this lovely, 300 then Low Yat Plaza shopping Centre replenish the plate of food, as the If you elect to travel by road it takes rest of Asia. acre (approx) island, can be in the will be the one for you. It tower gently revolves three about four or five hours, depending form of a bungalow, or for those Maybe the slogan should be, encompasses all the latest in hundred and sixty degrees. Truly a on how many stops you make on who want to experience the culture ‘Malaysia Is Truly An Asia fashions and has food shops and vision to see! the way. Traveling by road affords there are replicated traditional Experience, Enjoy Truly Asia.’ family recreation, offering the holidaymaker more time to Your taste buds will also have you Malaysian fishing village huts, conceptual themes. enjoy the Malaysian countryside Len Copley (ED) wishing that you could stay at the and the hospitality of the Malaysian which have been purpose built for The Starhill Plaza is the place for the KL Tower for a least a week, as one people. tourists visiting the island.

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2 CAV Camp Smitty, South Iraq 2005. POWs with the Catafalque Party.

ANZAC Day 2005, 2 CAV Camp Smitty. Band at ANZAC Day, Sudan.

HMAS Kanimbla ANZAC Day 1. 25 April 2005 SECDET ANZAC service Baghdad.

25 April 2005 ANZAC Cove Gallipoli, HMAS ANZAC lit up. Australian flag, Iraq.

ANZAC Day 2005 Tobruk an Australian Inf. Sgt. salutes, Fijian and Libyan buglers play at Australian Cross of Sacrifice.

CFN Ashley Boxsall 2 CAV Iraq flag orderly 25 April 2005. Musn Steven Carter Gallipoli ANZAC Day 2005. THE LISTENING POST June 2005 13 13th Brigade Federal Budget 2005

Karrakatta Changes for Veterans who The initiative will ensure veterans receive payments from DVA have continued access to allied health services across Australia, including Fee Increase for chiropractors, osteopaths, dieticians, I recently accepted an offer by The Reserves have also participated Anaesthetists Providing occupational therapists, Regimental Sergeant Major, in joint military operations within Services to Veterans physiotherapists, Psychologists, social workers, and speech pathology. Harvey Worboys, to visit 13th Australia, with the regular Army. The new initiative will reduce red Brigade’s Headquarters, at 109 Signals Squadron gave support tape and administrative costs by Extending Seniors Concession Karrakatta. to a major operation, providing vital having only one remuneration Allowance to all Gold Card communications required during system using the MBS Relative Holders of Veteran Pension Age. We chatted for about an hour and a the operation. Value Guide methodology. half, on the role of the 13th Brigade Furthermore, the fees currently The Government has extended the and the way in which Headquarters All Reserves undergo a six week paid by the Government to allowance to include Gold Card holders over veteran pension age, administers the units under 13th course at Kapooka and when they anaesthetists who treat veterans return they receive further training will increase by 20 per cent. who, are not already receiving the Brigade’s direct control. seniors concession allowance or at their own units. Veterans can be assured of having the pensioners utilities allowance. Throughout our discussion it was access to specialist anaesthetic Eligible Gold Card holders will very apparent that Regimental The Reserves in Western Australian can choose which corps or unit they services. All Gold and White Card receive a non-taxable payment. Sergeant Major Worboys is extremely holders will benefit from assured The senior’s concession allowance impressed with the soldiers, from all wish to join, unlike the regular army access to these providers. is currently $200 per year ranks, who form 13th Brigade. He where you join the army as a whole (indexed), paid in two instalments spoke of the Western Australian and are then posted to units which Fee Increase for Dentists in June and December each year. require soldiers. Reserve Soldiers, as if they were his Providing Services Veterans children and extended towards them 109 Signals Squadron is the unit to Under the initiative, dentists will Aged care accommodation bonds the proud bias that one encounters Sergeant Major, W01 Harvey worboy. join if you are a bit of a computer receive a fee increase in addition to The Minister said the Budget also when a father expounds upon the ‘Geek’, whereas those with an annual indexation increases. The included $8.5 million over four annual monetary limit for high cost years for the Government’s virtues of his progeny. aptitude towards mechanics or the dental services covered by Schedule use of plant machinery would election commitment to exempt Harvey Worboys is, however, a Units appear well aware of their C of the Repatriation Commission aged care accommodation bonds probably prefer to join the Engineers. Dental Fee Schedule will increase Victorian, born in Benella, Victoria proud military history and are very from the DVA and social security Opportunities also exist in the from $749 per annum to $2000. assets test. on 18th August 1963, who enlisted patriotic and serve with pride. He Infantry, Amoured Corps, Military in the Regular Army in 1980 and stressed that unit members do not Police or Medical Corps; reservists The initiative will ensure veterans The exemption will apply from 1 was allocated to the Royal join for the money. have continued access to dental July 2005 to all lump sum bonds, are free to make their own choices. services across Australia. The Australian Corps of Signals, until the bond is refunded to the This reminded me of a comment increase in the annual monetary therefore the bias towards 13th Harvey Worboys confided that he person or their estate when they made by a 13th Field Squadron limit on high cost dental services leave aged care, regardless of Brigade, that I perceived does not treats all soldiers the same, be they Officer in 1965, when he maintained means that eligible veterans will when the bond was paid. stem from the origin of his Regular Army or Reserves, as he not have to contribute as much for that he was not in the reserves for enlistment with the corps of signals. believes that all soldiers, these services. The increase will the money, but if it wasn’t for the Rural and Remote Service irrespective of rank, or whether full provide opportunities for eligible Delivery Arrangements Discussion with WO1 Worboys money he received he would not be or part time, have earned and veterans to receive these services revealed that it comes from in the reserves. He clearly meant he deserve that respect. where previously they may not The Government has renewed its directing units of reserves at a needed some recompense to cover have felt that they could contribute commitment to veterans living in Warrant Officer Worboys was regional areas. brigade level, who have pride in his out of pocket expenses, as he appointed as Regimental Sergeant themselves, their achievements and still had to pay his way in society Fee Increase for Allied Health Face-to-face services will continue Major of the 13th Brigade in Services to Veterans their sense of following in the and raise a family. to be available to members of the October 2003. footsteps and observing the Allied health professionals will veteran and defence force Warrant Officer Worboys reported communities living in regional tradition set by family members. Prior to that appointment he was receive a fee increase each year for that the training received by the the next four years. This is in addition areas through DVA’s network of Assistant Defence Liaison Officer in to annual indexation fee increases. local agency arrangements. According to Harvey Worboys reserves was of a very high standard East Timor. Western Australian Reserve Soldiers and not compromised in any way by are unique, as most chose to follow budgetary restraints. The equipment He has been awarded the Defence military traditions, by joining the is high tech and will shortly include Force Service Medal. same unit that a family member, a computerised firing range, which Warrant Officer Class One Harvey perhaps a parent, uncle, grandfather will enable the soldiers to experience Worboy has held a range of or cousin was enlisted in. the feel of a real firing range. regimental and training appointments Worboys attributes the famous battle The computer will simulate all in Communications, Project and records accorded to Western situations that a soldier would face at Electronic Warfare Signal units. These Australian Units, including the 10th a live firing range, including recoil have included: Squadron Sergeant Light Horse, and the 16th Battalion from a live weapon, moving targets of Major of the 127th Signal (Project) Royal Australian Regiment, which is all types, stoppages and jamming of Squadron, Squadron Sergeant Major the highest decorated unit in the weapons, blowing wind, and rain. The of the Communications Squadron 6th Australian Army, 13th Field range of situations covers virtually Signal Regiment, Unit Sergeant Major of the Land Force Signal Unit, Squadron Engineers, who fought in every situation that a modern soldier Squadron Sergeant Major of the 103rd the first major battle during the First could anticipate finding themselves in. Signal Squadron, Regimental Sergeant World War, when they were under Regimental Sergeant Major Worboys Major of the 8th Signal Regiment and attack by an elite Turkish unit, confided that the Western Australian Regimental Sergeant Major of the 7th repelling them as they were trying to Veterans… did you know Reserves adapted easily and were of Signal Regiment. break through the British defences, a very high caliber as they learnt as major reasons why the Reserves Warrant Officer Worboys training that the Department of their military craft well. Their training wanted to join these units and appointments have included Section has been put to the test in Timor and displayed pride in their chosen unit. Commander at the 1st Training Veterans’ Affairs provides: about three other countries. At the Battalion, Platoon Commander at Warrant Officer Worboys reported Olympic Games they acquitted the Army Apprentice School, that those joining the Western themselves well and won the respect Detachment Sergeant Major and •A personalised telephone service, Australian 13th Brigade Reserve of their fellow regualar soldiers. Senior Instructor Promotions answered by staff here in Western Training Centre- North Queensland. Australia? Margaret River Getaway Warrant Officer Harvey Worboys is married to Julia, his wife of 17 years and has two children, James 11 and By calling 1300 551 918 you can Ruaidhri 8. His interests include, gliding, canoeing and woodturning. contact the Veterans Affairs Network Len Copley (ED) (VAN) where a Customer Service Officer can answer a range of Hollywood questions relating to DVA services Luxury self-contained accommodation for 2, 4 or 6 persons; restaurant/bar & more. Hospital Update and entitlements. Enjoy the wineries, breweries, cheese & chocolate factories The contract between the arts & craft galleries, caves, fishing, surf beaches and lots more! Department of Veterans Affairs and and Ramsay Group (Hollywood Private Hospital) is due for SUPER DEALS FOR THE RSL renewal in 2006. • An outreach program. DVA staff

Mid Week Getaway Weekend Break In 1994 when the contract between travel around the state to provide a (2 nights between Sun & Fri) (Fri & Sat, or Sat & Sun) the Ramsay Group (Hollywood 2 pers $189 2 pers $209 Private Hospital) and the Department personalised service to veterans and 4 pers $259 4 pers $269 of Veterans Affairs was negotiated extra funding was given to their families living in outer (1 night stay $109 for 2, or $149 for 4) (1 night stay $119 for 2, or $159 for 4) Hollywood to ensure that all relevant metropolitan and regional areas. DVA cardholders’ needs were properly catered for. Reservations Free Call 1800 100 038 The RSL WA Branch is committed to Please call 1300 551 918 Margarets Beach Resort ensuring that these additional services Cnr Wallcliffe Rd and Resort Place, Margaret River WA are not lost to the veteran community to enquire about the www.assured.net.au in the negotiation of the new contract between Hollywood and the next visit to your area. Specials valid until 22 Sept 05, not available long weekends, conditions apply, limited availability department of Veterans Affairs. 14 THE LISTENING POST June 2005 Veterans’ Upper South Counselling Service West Region Annual Report As the Editor of The Listening Post I, along with other executive members of service and ex-service organisations, The past year has been one of new licensed club had been well was invited to an information achievement for several sub- received by members and the update on how the Vietnam branches in the Upper Friday night sessions have been Veteran’s Counseling evaluated Southwest Region. While well attended. Meals are served for its present operation and its many of the smaller sub- the paltry price of five dollars per projections for meeting the branches continue to struggle meal and RSL members visiting needs of its clients in the future. for membership they have Bunbury are most welcome to managed to maintain the attend. The Vietnam Veterans’ Counseling status quo over the past year. Service is a free service, situated at The larger sub-branches, such This year I attended the ANZAC West Perth. 31 Ventnor Avenue as Mandurah, Bunbury and Day services at the beautiful war Collie have continued to memorial at Narrogin. Both the The service is federally funded, and Glen Menezes. Christian Holyoak. perform strongly. Dawn Service and the 10.00 am provides psychological counseling services were well attended. for all service and ex-service One major event in the region was numbers in the march were boosted personnel and members of their that best meets the needs of the They plan to implement a practice the opening of the new Mandurah by the attendance of members of immediate families who are clients. in which discussion groups are War memorial in time for ANZAC the Diggers Club from Bunbury. comprised of veterans from the Day. The Memorial is most According to reports, other ANZAC experiencing problems that are Country clients are not forgotten, as same service, ex-service groups or impressive, sitting out on a point Day services around the region service related. the VVCS provides an outreach same conflict, thereby making the adjacent to the entrance to Peel continued to be well supported by service in major country towns, Whilst the service was initially set discussion more relevant and Estuary. The design is simple and their respective communities. conducted by contracted counsellors. up in response to problems being providing their clients with support symbolises the graves in the may South Mandurah Sub-Branch encountered by Viet-Nam Veteran’s, The VVCS also regularly visit from within the group. war cemeteries around the globe. It appears to have settled the problem the need to assist veterans who country venues conducting is well worth a visit from any There may also be times when the of finding a permanent home. engaged in other military conflicts workshops and showing videos member visiting the Mandurah area. client’s needs are best met by Negotiations are well advanced has been recognised and addressed. relevant to client needs. Details of mixing representatives from each of Another war memorial was re- with the Port Bouvard Sports Club visits are published in local papers The Counseling Service has the service groups. dedicated at Boddington. The re- for the building of an extension to and may also be obtained from the broadened its client base to dedication ceremony was most their premises which will serve as VCCS. Videos, on loan, are available for incorporate veterans from all memorable and attended by a large the sub-branch’s base. This will be clients who are not at this stage conflicts in which our Australian cross-section of the Boddington funded by the sub-branch so will Many specific programmes are prepared to commit to counseling troops have been engaged, and veterans communities. The hopefully, be theirs for as long as facilitated, however, they are not all or family members who want to including peacekeeping operations. local S.E.S. cadet group has the sub-branch continues to exist. run at the same time. The specific extend their personal understanding Immediate family members, assumed responsibility for the Long serving South Mandurah needs of the veteran’s accessing the of the complex issues which face including spouses and children are Boddington memorial and were President Bob Russell, reluctantly service at the time will determine veterans and their families. now eligible to access the many which courses are available. This is sworn in as deputy wardens at the resigned at this years AGM and was services that are provided. to reduce the possibility of Be assured that when consulting ceremony. This is a wonderful idea replaced by Norm Smith. I wish The name of the service is canceling programmes and with the Vietnam Veterans’ to bring the younger generation him every success as the new undergoing a change and will, in therefore not meeting the needs of Counseling Service you are dealing into taking responsibility for the President during this period. the clients. with dedicated professionals who ongoing remembrance of our fallen the near future, be amended to Collie-Cardiff Sub-Branch have real insight into the problems comrades and could well be more correctly reflect the services The VVCS is continually reviewing Secretary and Welfare Officer, has provided. faced by veterans. emulated by other towns and sub- their practice and the service that branches. received an award from DVA for It has becoming evident that the they provide for their clients. They The counseling service can be her considerable efforts for the needs of veteran’s do not diminish are currently investigating new contacted on Telephone; 9481 1955 Bunbury Sub-Branch has obtained Collie Veterans community. I with time and in fact there is ways to present their courses. or FREECALL 1800 011 046 a restricted licence and is open for would like to congratulate her for business each Friday night. The this achievement. evidence to indicate that the need for The service plans to review their Len Copley (ED) counseling actually increases, as the grouping practices. They will take 77% (new contacts) increase of Viet- into consideration group dynamics Nam Veteran’s accessing the service and the familiarity when during the last 12 months reflects. determining group formation, so The service provides individual, that groups are co-hesive and family and group counseling, change to reflect and address the depending upon the type of service needs of the clients. 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Award, he was also involved in a War II in the Asia Pacific, the detain civilian internees. beautiful wall paintings were rain soaked† RSL Nationals† in Singapore Tourism Board created by Stanley Warren, a Changi A† meagre† 33 members attended. “In this area 11,700 prisoners were Sydney† when the finals could not presented the WA RSL’s with an prisoner of war. A section of the Even allowing for the lousy be played so a special badge wasd crammed into less than a quarter of artefact from Changi in infamous Changi Prison, where weather it was a disappointing struck and presented† to all semi- a square kilometre. Rations were remembrance of those 50,000 prisoners of war and civilians turn out. As no nominations were finalists. Australians who were cut, camp life became increasingly were held in captivity between 1942 received for the committee a ballot incarcerated there during the grim and the authority of Allied and 1945 will also be open to was not needed. Tony Snelling †Brisbane is hosting the next RSL Japanese occupation. senior officers over their troops was visitors. stays as president,† deputy Jim nationals and Les Fynmore wants revoked. Many men lost their lives McCall, vice Max O'Loughlin, your bookings so he can arrange It took place on 21 April 2005 at the until Changi was liberated by troops For more information on the 60th Dudley Docking treasurer and Les transport and accommodation. Kings park Flame of Remembrance of the 5th Indian Division on 5th Anniversary WWII Commemoration Fynmore, secretary. Qantas has come to an agreement Memorial, Fraser Avenue, Perth. The September, 1945.” for a direct flight from Perth† so events, please refer to †The committee is Graham presentation ceremony was part of a get your bookings in to Les on www.visitsingapore.com/WWII or Stevens, Archie Reeves, Ian nationwide tour in which the i Source = Australian War 9364 1476 ASAP. contact the Singapore Tourism Marshall, Max Plester, Ted† Symes, Singapore Tourism Board (STB) will Memorial Website Board on (08) 9226 5666. Jim McCall, Fred Birnie, †Les Webb †Thanks to our sponsors, be presenting commemorative locks ii Source = Australian War and Bill Brown. Selectors are Les particularly Hollywood Hospital, from Changi Prison to RSL’s in Memorial Website For press information, please contact: Fynmore, Max O'Loughlin and DVA and Simplicity Funerals remembrance of Australian soldiers Dudley Docking. and†all the† sub branches, clubs, who so bravely fought for the iii Source = Australian War Ms Hayley Hinchliffe Memorial Website STB Public Relations Representatives greenkeepers and people who protection of Singapore during WWII. Ted Philp, a long looked after us†† one way or Devahasdin Public Relations serving††member of the bowls Ms Carol Lian, Business and Tourism iv Source = Australian War another over the season†Your help Ph: (08) 9226 5666 section, retired†from the Manager of Singapore Tourism Memorial Website is appreciated. Thanks again. Email: [email protected] committee. Ted has been involved Board presented the lock to Mr Bill “Singapore has an important history Gaynor OAM RFD, State President of linking our two nations” said Ms the Western Australian RSL, which Lian “and during the 60th will serve as a reminder of the Anniversary commemorations contribution of these heroic men. visitors are especially invited to visit Commenting on this historic discover our WWII sites of occasion, Ms Carol Lian said, ‘This significance and honour the lock is a symbol to honour and pay Australian and allied soldiers who COUNTRY tribute to the bravery and courage gave their lives to help others.” of those Australians who fought in The refurbishment of the Changi Singapore during World War II. Museum, which commemorates the VISITS Many men lost their lives or were 50,000 civilians and soldiers imprisoned while defending our incarcerated during WWII, will be country the Lion City and we would one of the highlights to mark the CALENDAR like to take this opportunity to 60th anniversary. For the first time, thank them.’ there will be new exhibits featuring “The heroism of the Australian original artworks by the prisoners troops in Singapore was especially on display. Also on show will be Armadale ...... 5 July Bunbury ...... 18 August prominent during the Malayan original artefacts from Changi campaign from 1941 – 1942 where Prison, such as a prison cell door, a Rockingham...... 7 July Busselton ...... 19 August piece of the prison boundary wall the stubborn resistance of the Mandurah ...... 12 July Midland ...... 22 August Australian Battalions came into full and chapel pews. The new exhibits will be launched on 10 September force and exacted a heavy toll on Pinjarra & Harvey ...... 19 July Albany & the Japanese army. 2005 the same day as the Changi Chapel Memorial Service. Mt Barker...... 23 & 24 August “Despite these efforts Singapore Geraldton & was lost to the Japanese, and The Singapore Tourism Board has Three Springs ...... 27 & 27 July Rockingham ...... 1 September around 15,000 Australian soldiers also launched WWII Self Guided were incarcerated at Changi. Trails. Visitors can choose from a Fremantle ...... 1 August Broome & selection of memorial trails. Visiting Conditions at Changi, referring to Kunnunurra ....6 & 7 September the location of several camps on sites including The Changi Chapel Mandurah ...... 9 August and Museum, The Selarang Camp Changi Peninsula as opposed to Wanneroo...... 8 September one specific prison, varied greatly where more than 17,000 captives York & Northam ...... 11 August during the 30 plus months of came face-to-face with defeat, and Mandurah...... 13 September Japanese occupation. the City Hall and Padang where the Merredin ...... 12 August Japanese surrender took place at “Perhaps the worst period the hand of Lord Louis Mountbatten Merriwa ...... 20 September commenced in May 1944 when all and his political colleagues. Allied prisoners at Changi, including All interviews are by appointment only. Please call 1300 55 1918 to book. 5,000 Australians, were In September, the public will have concentrated in the immediate the rare opportunity to view the Dates may change. 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A Tribute to ANZAC Day appeal to our readers because the Forbes the storyteller has written a author has put a considerable effort book, that whilst relating an With their hair a little whiter, their step not quite so sure into military and weaponry research, extremely sad aspect of Australia’s Still they march on proudly as they did the year before. in order to authentically depict the history completely captures and Theirs were the hands that saved us, their courage showed the way military world. maintains the readers interest. Their lives they laid down for us, that we may live today. The book is about gun-running, Forbes the humanitarian, through his From Gallipoli's rugged hillsides, to the sands of Alamein drug smuggling, money laundering writing, shares the experiences and On rolling seas and in the skies, those memories will remain. and terrorism. reflections of the prisoners of war, but at no time does he try to incite Of airmen and the sailors, of Lone Pine and Suvla Bay The story evolves around Australia’s condemnation or recrimination for The boys of the Dardenelles are remembered on this day. top intelligence and police specialists, what they endured. It is apparent who assemble to ensure Australia’s that his years working as a war They fought their way through jungles, their blood-soaked desert sands security, as terrorists from around the correspondent and as a recipient of They still remember comrades who rest in foreign lands. world join forces, meeting up in the United Nations Association Media Australia’s neighbouring countries. They remember the siege of old Tobruk, the mud of the Kokoda Trail Peace Award, that he recognises that Some paying the supreme sacrifice with courage that did not fail. Plans by terrorist extremists are peace is not achieved by rekindling afoot, leading to events that could old hatreds, but through educating To the icy land of Korea, the steamy jungles of Vietnam have devastating results, far greater our population about mistakes made, And the heroic battle of Kapyong and that epic victory at Long Tan. than had been imagined. and regrets endured by others. Fathers, sons and brothers, together they fought and died Sergeant Tom Wilkes, of the That we may live in peace together, while at home their mothers cried. In The Line Of Fire Australian Special Air Service When that final bugle calls them to cross that great divide Regiment, is seconded to the US Rex Sadler and Tom Hayllar (2005) Those comrades will be waiting when they reach the other side. Central Intelligence Agency where Pan Macmillan Aust he heads a team who are allocated Ken Bunker ISBN 1-4050-3649-4 the task of ensuring that the Paperback 358 pages (includes over extremist’s plan does not result in 60 classic photographs) terrifyingly catastrophic events. Those brave men, our Soldiers RRP $30 We remember them with pride Well worth a read. Events described ‘In the Line of Fire’, by historians Rex within this book, unfortunately could I am walking through the Jungle Sadler and Tom Hayllar, is a book of become reality, a truth too horrible To Vietnam they came remarkable stories of the courage, for the mind to contemplate, given To fight a hopeless battle heroism, survival and camaraderie many of the events the world has They all died in vain experienced by Australians at war, recently experienced. A war that had no outcome whilst in the line of fire. Than to take many lives The book would make a great gift – Those brave men our Soldiers It provides compelling insight into the Fathers’ Day will be upon us in a We remember them with pride lives of Australian troops in conflicts few months. If dad enjoys thrillers, from Gallipoli through to Viet-Nam, this one is for him! I am walking with our soldiers and explores the nature of combat In Baghdad I roam from the perspective of the personnel Those brave men and women actually engaged in physical combat. The Spirit of the Who should be at home A section of the book relates various Digger; Then and Now Not many have died roles that women undertook during We give thanks for that fact the wars and records their Patrick Lindsay (2003) May this war soon be over experiences. The book also Pan Macmillan Australia We can bring out troops back. incorporates the experiences of An Ode to our Soldiers ISBN 0-7329-1181-8 combat photographers, without Paperback 324 Pages (including I am standing on Gallipoli whom much of our recording of the photographs and maps) In their longboats they came realities of war on the front line RRP $30 There were thousands of soldiers would have been lost. So many were slain ‘The Spirit of the Digger’ is written The authors have painstaking by Patrick Lindsay, the author of the Our hearts will remember researched the content and Through the passage of time best-selling book, ‘The Spirit of provided a fascinating, informative Kokoda’. Those brave men, our soldiers but personalised overview of each We are their living shrine campaign, using many first hand ‘The Spirit of the Digger’ is the I am walking so slowly accounts obtained from diaries, culmination of years of research by Through the green fields of France biographies, letters, and Lindsay, into what it is that sets Where men fought so bravely photographs, to provide the reader Australian soldiers apart and has resulted in them having a far greater Now the red poppies dance with insight into what it is actually impact in world conflicts than their They came in their thousands to fight and to die. like to be in the line of fire. Hellfire: The Story of numbers would warrant. Diggers The content is interesting and Australia, Japan and who have bequeathed us a heritage, compelling to read and is a tribute the Prisoners of War which bonds us together as a to those young Australians who put nation, particularly in times of their lives on the line, in the line of Cameron Forbes (2005) trouble or adversity. fire, in the name of Australia. Pan Macmillan Aust Lindsay has explored the The large font size and style of ISBN 1-4050-3650-8 characteristics and essential writing make ‘In the Line of Fire’ Hardback, pages- 558 elements that meld and forge easy to read, especially for those of RRP $45 together to create the spirit of the us who have ageing eyesight. Just the name ‘Hellfire’ and the digger, from our baptism by fire at visual image on the dust jacket were Gallipoli, through to recent events in Timor, Afghanistan and Iraq. enough to conjure up all the images I have ever seen of the hell and Regardless of the circumstances, degradation experienced by Diggers, according to Lindsay, have approximately 22,000 Australian an amalgam of essential qualities servicemen and women, who were that remain constant, their taken prisoner by the Japanese selflessness, loyalty and devotion, You never know during the Second World War. compassion, courage, endurance, resourcefulness, ingenuity, who it might help Cameron Forbes has crafted a independence, audacity, coolness, graphic, powerful, well-researched larrikinism humour and mateship, Bring new hope to those with cancer book that charts the long history of which transcends comradship and by making a gift in your will. racial tension between Australia and acquires an almost spiritual quality, Bequests to The Cancer Council WA Japan, the factors that lead to conflict which binds the men for life. help fund life saving research and epic stories of the bravery, that will ultimately help us courage and resilience that enabled Lindsay has provided graphic insight into the lives, thoughts and spirit of defeat cancer. the prisoners of war to survive years of deprivation, torture, hard labour our Diggers through the recordings For confidential information about and appalling living conditions. of words and actions of the soldiers making a bequest involved in various conflicts. to The Cancer Council WA Forbes traveled throughout Australia, to Japan and across South East Asia The endnotes, list of interviewees, please call Suzanne Cavanagh on bibliography and acknowledgements to research material for the book. He provide insight into the work the (08) 9212 4333 Sword of Allah has drawn content from personal author has put in to ensure that his David A Rollins (2004) interviews with people involved, on literary work authenticates his both sides of the conflict, and relates perceptions of what are the key Pan Macmillan Aust their experiences in graphic detail. components are that of a Digger. ISBN 1-4050-3592-7 Paperback, pages- 395 Forbes the historian has meticulously Lindsay considers that the key recorded pages of endnotes, details characteristics of the Digger provide 46 Ventnor Avenue, West Perth WA 6005 ‘Sword of Allah’ is a terrifying but of those interviewed, a bibliography insight into the ‘jigsaw puzzle that Tel (08) 9212 4333 gripping, well-written fictional and acknowledgement for those who makes up the Australian’. Fax (08) 9212 4334 thriller by David Rollins. have assisted him in the mammoth Australians who, in times of crisis, e-mail: [email protected] task of ensuring that our history is www.cancerwa.asn.au Whilst we mainly review non- fictional have proven to have the spirit of the accurately recorded within the book. texts, we consider that this book will Digger within them. THE LISTENING POST June 2005 17 Puzzles RSL Visit to HMAS Leeuwin The Listening Post Crossword

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On Sunday the 24th of April, specialised computer graphing depending upon where the vessel Lieutenant Noaks and the equipment, including computers is stationed and the tasks being ship’s company, invited ten and software for creating the up to undertaken. The average posting people, including executive date maps. for crew is 18 months. members of the League and their guests to Fremantle Scientific floats are lowered over the Each crew member has a Harbour, to tour the Navy’s side of the ship to collect data, specialized job, with some being survey ship, HMAS Leeuwin. which is sent directly to the ship’s responsible for more than one job, computers, which assist in creating for example the computer Across Down Lieutenant Noaks explained that the maps. The maps that are maintenance and repairs are 1 Feet wear 1 That girl the role of the ship is to create produced from the information are carried out by the ship’s electronic 6Group Captain David ______was 2 Barbarian current, accurate maps, survey the made available for commercial as maintenance crew. the Australian Consul in Timor 3 Peculiar sea- bed, the flow of the currents, well as naval use. During WII 4 One of the main passes in Greece the rise and fall of the tides and Following the interesting and 10 Soviet secret police that blocked the route of German The ship has a minimum crew of 35 informative tour we were invited troops in their push to Athens. Two collect marine data. 13 Cluster and a maximum of 54. Currently 13 to afternoon tea in the Officer’s 15 Opaque gem passes are Katerini and Veria pass 16 Epoch 5 Kills As we toured the vessel Lieutenant of the crew are females, including Mess. 6 Pole Noaks, who is a Western the Captain. 17 Delight Len Copley (Ed) 18 Antic 7 Derivative of opium Australian, explained the function 19 Hearing part 8 Not happily of the ship and the use of Staffing varies between the 20 In __ (together) 9 Pig minimum and maximum numbers, 22 European country on Adriatic Sea 10 A coast watcher on the island of Choiseul he was selected by 24 Type of fish Josselyn another coast watcher 26 Chichi 11 Cereals 28 Perch 12 A river that runs through Damascus 29 __ matter 14 Sea eagle Crossword Solution – April 2005 “Hellfire” 30 Water main 21 National capital 31 Elite intellectuals' society 23 Pain reliever brand Give Away 32 Corporate top dog 24 Type of cheese 33 Type of hair do 25 Crazed Pan McMillan 34 Pastor (abbr.) 27 Revolutions per minute Australia, has 35 Ex Presiden to Indonesia 29 American Cancer Society (abbr.) 37 2/2nd Commando ambush of 30 Pennsylvania (abbr.) made available to Japanese Soldier at this town in 31 Business note us a copy of Timor 16 Kilometres from Dili 33 Aces “Hellfire”, by 41 In Greece and Syria he was Goc 34 Learn Cameron Forbes, VIII Air Corps and held the rank 36 Bypass of General 37 Wedding bands which we have 42 See ya! 38 Doctor's picture reviewed this month in 43 Affray 39 Small particle “Off The Book Shelf”. 44 Singing parts 40 IOU part 47 Arm extension 42 Food container If you would like to be in the 48 Court 44 Evaluate for taxation running, to win the book, send 49 Frock 45 Baltic Republic an envelope to the address 50 Face card 46 Most correct 47 Was in charge of Germany during below, with your name and 51 Tropical bird address written on the back. 52 Pupil the second World War 48 The 2/14th was one of the Australian 54 Appear The first entry drawn from a 56 Evening units to help capture this town on the 9th July after attacking Vichy French barrel at the Listening Post 57 Indonesian island 50 Face card 59 Crouches Committee meeting, to be held 51 Ditto (2 wds.) on the 3rd of August, will be 63 Bro’s sibling 53 Black 64 Kiln 55 Escudo deemed the winner. 65 Dish 58 The Allied Intellegence Bureau 66 Stood opposite (AIB) was set up with Colonel CG ADDRESS ENTRIES TO: 67 Goody two shoes Roberts of the Australian army as 68 Circle, as in planets its director and Lieutenant Colonel Hellfire Competition AW ______of the American PO Box Y3023 Check next edition of ‘Listening Army as his deputy East Saint George’s Tce 60 Globe PERTH WA 6832 Post’ for the solution to this 61 Pounds per square inch crossword. 62 Lay YYourour serservicevice rrealleallyy mattersmatters When it comes to taking care of your medals with precision quality mounting, or replacements for lost, stolen or damaged medals. Or framing your entire collection of service memorabilia for generations to come with total care. Or a retail location that specialises in military and service art prints and gifts; there’s only one fully-professional factory-direct store in Western Australia dedicated to those who serve and those who have served...

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Outreach Visits Calendar On Sunday 15th May 2005, a his war service and passed away in This brings home that everyone group of veterans and family 1990. But with many thanks to John who served in the forces should JUNE Pinjarra paid homage to Aboriginal Schnaars and the Honouring have a headstone and recognition Servicemen Kenneth Forrest Indegionous War Graves for their service. (WX27608) who was born in Incorporated organisation who help Port Hedland Harvey Anybody reading this segment and 1 June 16 July Kalgoorlie. with unmarked graves of servicemen he now has a head stone. knows of ex service personnel Karratha Geraldton Ken was a member of the 28th who have an unmarked grave 26 July Battalion who served in New The service was attended by a large should report it to their RSL so the 2 June Guinea and returning to Kalgoorlie number of his family and problem can be rectified so these Three Springs after WW2 finished and got on representatives of the veteran injustices never happen again. Mandurah with his life with no recognition for community. 14 June 27 July Bunbury AUGUST Collie Fremantle 1 August Busselton 16 – 17 June Mandurah New Members 9 August Augusta York The State President and members of the State Executive Margaret River 11 August extend a welcome to new members, re-enlistments and 23 – 24 June Northam transferees (March to April 2005) to the League JULY Merredin in WA. Their names are listed by sub-branch. 12 August Armadale Albany Collie – Cardiff Northam 5 July Bunbury GREEN, Edgar Army DE ANGELIS, Tonino Army TAYLOR, Arthur RAN 18 August BAKER, John RAAF Rockingham Busselton Como Osborne Park 6 July Armadale GIANNASI, Vito Army MEAKINS, Barry Army 19 August IGNATIEW, Paul RAN STUBBS-MILLS, Geoffrey RAAF Albany Midland Cunderin 7 July 22 August Beaumaris Beach MCMANUS, Robert Army Peaceful Bay RAVEN, Barry Army THORNTON, Neil RAAF BATTILANA, Peter RAN Mt Barker Please note that dates are WHITTING, Anthony RAAF HOLLOW, Thomas RAN CULL, Alec Army 8 July subject to change. All interviews Bedford – Morley Darling Range MCNAMARA, James Army are by appointment only. STEPHENS, GAVIN Army Mandurah Bellevue BROWN, Maxwell Army WILLIAMS, Jason Army To book please call 1800 555 254 PAYNE, Sydney Army CULL, Jason RAAF 12 July HOWSON, Kenneth Army CHRISTIE-MAGUIRE, Paul RAAF Pingelly Belmont Eastern Regional KEMP, Gregory Army PATERSON, James RN LAVINGTON, Robert Army MANN, Alan Army KIRK, ARCHIBALD Army Ellenbrook 2006 Reunion Bicton – Palmyra Port Hedland BOOKLESS, John Army BALLANTYNE, Karen Army 13th Intake July 1968 email [email protected] PICK, Troy RAN O’ROUKE, Magnus Army HURTSFIELD, Christopher Army Puckapunyal West Aussies A, B,C Esperance JOHNSON, Herbert Army and D companies. Anyone Rob Kempton Ph 95352725 Mob MOLLER, Kimberley Army Bindoon BRENNAN, David Army NEERVOOT, Cameron Army interested in a 2006 reunion, 0408953429 CALLISON, Donald Army THOMSON, Peter Army families welcome. Please contact Andrew Martin [Drew] Ph 92919706 Gascoyne REYMOND, Michael RAAF any of the following with email [email protected] Boulder COOKING, John RAN sugestions on date, location and Port Kennedy Kevin Freeman Ph 93046663 FOWLER, Russell RAN number likely to attend. Also ROBINSON, Anthony Army Harvey BEETHAM, Malcolm RAN please leave contact details. Gert Carrick Ph 94080127 BLAKE, Raymond Army DUNCAN, Scott RAN Bullsbrook LEE, David RAN Tony Green C/- PO Burekup WA Maurice Flack Ph ? C Coy Highgate LENNON, Peter RAN 6227 Ph 97263157 Mob 0418933871 WARD, Peter Army MORRIS, Phillip RAN DE BRUYN, Barry Army SULLIVAN, Judith RAN Bunbury DONALD, Hazel Army CARTER, Sheila RAN KAY, Max Army AGNEW, Shannon Army DAVEY, Charles Army TAYLOR, Frank Army ARNOLD, Leonard Army WARNER, Ian Army DAVIES, B Army Busselton WEBB, Doug Army DUNCAN, Lyall Army GAAL, Geoffrey Army LAST POST BLYTH, John Army JUDD, Edward Army MORAN, John Army Karridale – Augusta LEWTON, Eric Army HARRISON, Simon RAN NORTON, Peter Army They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old. MUIRSON, Robert RAN Age shall not weary them nor the years condemn. Canning Dist – Victoria Park PUNCH, Lewis Army SULLIVAN, Wayne Army HOSKEN, Donald Army REINKE, Christopher Army At the going down of the sun, and in the morning, WOOLLEY, Susan Army SIMPSON, Herbert Army We will remember them. Lest We Forget. WALSH, Lee Army Central Kununurra GRAY, Barbara RAAF The deaths of the following RSL Members (WA Branch) were recorded BATY, Christopher RAN DEVENISH-MEARES, Roachford at ANZAC House between April 2005 and May 2005. 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