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THE CENTENNIAL EDITIONS 2014-18 POSTDEC 2014 Vol 37 - No 5

ANZAC Centenary photos p24-25 Home-made poppies for Governor General p3

The Official Journal of The Returned & Services League of Australia WA Branch Incorporated 2 The Listening Post DEC 2014 contents 3 Poppy symbol of Centenary 4 The ANZACs return 5 From the President’s Pen contact: 6 Your letters Editorial and Advertising 7 Bits & Pieces Information 8 3,000 nurses gave their all Acting Editor: Amy Hunt 9287 3700 Email: [email protected] 14 The Giants are coming Media & Marketing Manager: John Arthur 0411 554 480 19 Fremantle honours WA Diggers Email: [email protected] 21 Remembrance Day Graphic Design: Type Express Printer: Rural Press 23 ‘Pinching Parson’ a war hero

Contact Details 24 Albany ANZAC Centenary The Returned & Services League Cover: images of Australia - WA Branch Incorporated 34 Sub-Branch News ANZAC House, 28 St Georges Tce The Returned & Services League of PERTH WA 6000 WA proudly supports the outstanding 35 State Congress PO Box 3023, EAST PERTH WA 6892 servicemen and women of the Australian Email: [email protected] Defence Force. We work hard to support 41 Column - New members Website: www.rslwahq.org.au them, whether through an offi cial farewell 42 United & Kindred listings Facebook: www.facebook.com/rslwahq of HMAS Toowoomba or our community Telephone: 9287 3799 support services. 43 Puzzles Fax: 9287 3732 Our support is backed by the general 44 Notices/Can you Help? WA Country Callers: 1800 259 799 community, which has strongly embraced poppy production as just one way of 46 ANZAC - a teenage perspective Contact Directory demonstrating their goodwill to our men and CEO / State Secretary: women in the fi eld. 47 Last Post Philip Orchard AFNI RAN (Rtd) This edition of The Listening Post features Assistant State Secretary: Nola Keen the Albany Centenary, but it also tries to ANZAC House & Club Manager: cover the numerous activities of our very Deadline for next Matthew Holyday: 9287 3714 active sub-branches. There are 131 of Membership: Andrea Hunt them throughout this State and, if you are in edition: 3 March 2015 (Mon-Thurs): 9287 3705 the services, you are very welcome at any If possible, submissions should be typed Financial Services: of them. and double-spaced. Preferred method Peter McGlade: 9287 3718 of receiving submissions is via email. Helen Beech (Mon-Thurs): 9287 3703 As always, we say this is your magazine Photographs should be colour. This is your Caitlin Harnwell and we welcome comments and criticisms. Events Manager: journal and contributions are welcome. Acting Editor & Social Media Manager: Amy Hunt Address to: The Editor, Receptionist: Wendy Quinn The Listening Post RSL, Board 2014-2017 PO Box 3023 East Perth, WA 6892 Records and Information Manager: Helen Starkie (Tues and Wed): 9287 3713 State President: Mr Graham Edwards AM Email: [email protected] Centenary Program Manager: Vice President: Mr Denis Connelly Opinions expressed by contributors in Sharon Harford 9287 3706 State Treasurer: Mr Phillip Draber articles and reproduced articles are the Support Services: Welfare: individuals’ opinions or the authors of such Rosalind Howat: 9287 3707 / 0417 905 742 State Executive reproduced articles and are not necessarily Snr Advocate: Jim Boland: 9287 3708 Greater Metropolitan Region: those of the RSL. Reproduction of articles Mr Bill Collidge RFD and Scott Rogers (or extracts) contained in The Listening Publishing Great Southern Region: Peter Aspinall Post are welcomed, provided the source is Eastern Region: Donna Prytulak acknowledged. The Editor reserves the right Publishing of The Listening Post: Mid West Region: Ross Davies to accept, reject, sub-edit and re-arrange Published 4 times a year and has a material submitted for publication. Pilbara/Kimberley Region: John McCourt readership of over 25,000. Infringement of Copyright Laws: We To all sub-branch Presidents’ and Trustees cannot accept Newspaper clippings for Secretaries: Send photographs and a Mr Don Blair OAM RFD publication without express approval from short article on special activities at your Mr Wayne Tarr RFD ED the Newspaper Editor as we may infringe on sub-branch to The Listening Post. Mr Kevin Trent OAM RFD Copyright Laws. The Listening Post DEC 2014 3 Humble poppy connects us with our ANZAC heritage For just a moment, Governor General Sir Peter Cosgrove and his wife Lynne were connected with the phenomenon of home-made poppies when Denmark’s Locke Rowland (10) stepped forward to present them with two of them made in the Great Southern. It happened shortly after the special service at the Desert Mounted Corps Memorial at Mt Clarence on 31 October. “Sir Peter asked his name, shook his hand and said ‘thanks very much I shall wear it’,” Locke’s mum, Belinda, said afterwards. “I had worded up his minders that my son was going to do it.” 50,000 plastic, knitted, crocheted & sewn poppies in all sizes

Belinda Rowland is secretary of the Albany RSL and as a member of the SASR Auxillary co-authored ‘Those • Denmark Primary School student Locke Rowland (10) presents Sir Peter Cosgrove with who care for those who dare’ in poppies during the Albany centenary weekend. Between Sir Peter and Locke is Carolyn 2007 when the SASR – in which her White. Picture courtesy of Daniel Wilkins, The Sunday Times. husband rose to the rank of major – Centre, along Stirling Terrace and in at ANZAC House with her family had its 50th anniversary of becoming numerous locations. There were about to meet teenagers from Vignacourt. a company. 50,000 plastic, knitted, crocheted and Afterwards she walked to St George’s The centenary at Albany drew great sewn poppies in all sizes. Cathedral where she saw the poppies praise for the Albany Sub-Branch with of the 5000 Poppies Project for Currently Albany and other RSL National RSL President Ken Doolan the first time, inspiring her to start members are also producing red, describing the events as ‘an absolute knitting and crocheting. yellow and black poppies to honour triumph’. indigenous soldiers. Judy thought it particularly poignant Poppies – tens of thousands of them that her poppy would be going to – have been produced in RSL and The connection with the poppy England where Jim Holland was born. project continues to reach far and other workshops as the people’s way He arrived in Australia at 17, joined wide. Recently Prince Edward of interacting with the ANZAC first the AIF with his brother Charlie and convoy centenary, attended by 40,000 attended a service at the State War both fought at Gallipoli and in France in Albany and thousands more in Memorial and the RSL presented him and Belgium. Fremantle and at Blackboy Hill. with a poppy made by Judy Carroll, whose grandfather, Jim Holland, If you would like to join in the Poppies were displayed throughout appears on the front cover of Ross 5000 Poppy Project please contact the impressive Albany centenary Coulthard’s book ‘The Lost Diggers of Sharon Harford on 9287 3706 or weekend. There were 30,000 planted at [email protected] Middleton Beach and thousands more Vig nacou r t’. on display at the Albany Entertainment Judy recently attended a function 4 The Listening Post DEC 2014 ANZACs return National RSL President Ken Doolan described the Albany ANZAC first convoy centenary as “an absolute triumph”. His Kiwi counterpart BJ (Barry) Clark said, “It has just been a real emotional roller- coaster”. Albany resident and Second World War bomber pilot Murray Maxton said, “Albany really turned on a very special show. The new Anzac centre up on Mt Clarence has to be seen to be believed… it’s unreal.” State President Graham Edwards praised the vision of the Albany RSL, backed by the State RSL headquarters, for playing a pivotal role in building the new $10 million-plus National Anzac Centre. State Secretary and CEO Phil Orchard: “My compliments go to Peter Aspinall, Laurie Fraser and Geoff Hand for some first class organising of a huge event over a number of years. These members of the original ANZAC Alliance were instrumental in pressing the idea of the National Anzac Centre and the refurbishment of the Forts precinct.” Continued on page 17 • The RSL National Executive leads veterans through a crammed York Street.

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FROM THE PRESIDENT’S PEN

By State President of Wesfarmers, Lotterywest and Graham Edwards, AM other authorities have given Albany the kind of long-term benefits that We have recently been heavily engaged Fremantle enjoyed after the America’s in a series of ANZAC centenary Cup. These facilities would not have events and many hard-working RSL happened without the vision and drive volunteers are deservedly looking of the Albany Sub-Branch. forward to their Christmas break. About 600 people also attended Blackboy Hill on the evening of This will give us all a chance Thursday, 30 October and on the to recharge our batteries and to following day hundreds of students and have a break before the next wave comes along to commemorate the others turned out to wave off a heritage 100th anniversary of the landing of train which recreated the journey taken because in recent times there have ANZACs at Gallipoli. 100 years ago by Western Australian been so many people making an troops from their training camp at outstanding contribution. I would like to reiterate what many Blackboy Hill to Fremantle Port. have already said – that the centenary Let me just say: Thank you to you all. weekend in Albany and at Blackboy In Fremantle, we went with 2,000 2015 will be a big year and we are Hill and Fremantle brought great credit others to lay wreaths and honour the ready for it. In mid-February, two to all involved. Wherever I turned, extraordinary contribution made by giant marionettes will stride through I saw thousands of people engaged in this State to the Gallipoli campaign Perth spreading the ANZAC message; commemorating and honouring our and indeed the entire war. we will market nationally a specially- ANZACs. Amongst all that we’ve elected a developed hybrid grevillea plant called the ‘RSL Spirit of ANZAC’; we will The National President of the RSL, new Board of Directors, who will promote a range of centenary events Ken Doolan, described it as a triumph meet monthly and ensure better and look for every opportunity to grow – and it was. representation from the regions, held our State Congress, hosted the RSL in this State. I saw some of the 15,000 crocheted the National Congress, appointed Finally I would like to pay tribute poppies on the headstones in the a new Patron and organised for to the support of Jan Stewart, who Albany Entertainment Centre and Remembrance Day. this month is retiring as CEO of 30,000 on Middleton Beach. I saw Lotterywest. Her personal and 40,000 people pack Albany, including Our State Congress unanimously professional support for veterans has 8,000 people at the ceremonial sunset carried motions to try to protect simply been without peer. We are and 20,000 at the Albany Peace Park veterans’ pensions and entitlements very grateful for all her passion and commemorative service. and honoured a number of members commitment. And of course the world-class National for their outstanding contribution to the RSL. I wish you and your families a safe, Anzac Centre on Mt Adelaide, restful and peaceful Christmas. plus many other improvements I will not try to individually list them provided through the kind support (they are named later in this magazine) RSM Leanne Iseppi does the ADF proud By State President approach made her a popular figure. function at ANZAC House to also Graham Edwards, AM Having recognised Pip for her efforts acknowledge Brigadier Stephen a photo of the presentation was placed Coggin, CSC, Commander 13th We are big supporters of our men and on Facebook and within 24 hours she Brigade, Wing Commander David women in the Australian Defence had received in excess of 4000 hits. Turner Commanding Officer 25 Force and it was a genuine pleasure Proof indeed of her popularity. Squadron and Senior ADF Officer to recently acknowledge WO1 Leanne Waroona-born Leanne is heading Pearce and Learmonth; Lt Col Greg (Pip) Iseppi, RSM 13 Brigade, Perth, off to a new posting at Defence Daley, Commanding Officer SASR; for all that she has done for us. Command Support Training Centre and Lt Adam Mitchin, Gunnery During her two years with 13 at Simpson Barracks, Melbourne, and Ceremonial Officer for HMAS Brigade her passionate and grounded in the New Year. We held a small Stirling. 6 The Listening Post DEC 2014

Substitute medicine Dear Editor, I have recently been granted a Please forward Letters to the favourable resolution to my problem Editor of The Listening Post to: by the Department of Veterans Affairs [email protected] ( DVA). or write to The Editor of The For many years I have been taking Listening Post at PO Box 3023, Prozac 20mg for relief from stress and East Perth WA 6892. Please try anxiety, as I suffer from PTSD. When I to keep letters to a maximum present my prescription to the chemist, of 150 words. I am asked if I will take the cheaper substitute, Lovan 20mg. Over the years I have discovered that I Poppies connect us suffer side effects from Lovan 20mg, so Dear Editor, I declined the substitute, and requested the prescribed medication Prozac 20mg. I have been privileged to be among As a result, I am forced to pay the • Olga Loftus the many people who have been extra $3.53 per packet to get the correct in Albany this weekend for the medication for my condition and my celebrations associated with the Tribute to Olga metabolism. departure of the ships for Gallipoli. Dear Editor, Following a bowel cancer operation I got involved with the Poppy I would appreciate your publishing two years ago, I started taking Lomotil Project and you kindly interviewed this tribute to my mother Olga Loftus 2.5mg to slow down the diarrhoea. me and put my story in The (nee Jamieson) who, as I understand For a while all was going well, until Listening Post. it, was the oldest surviving nurse from a substitute medication was issued. It I want to thank you, as this has the 2/4th Australian General Hospital did not work for me. Hence I started given me a special connection (AGH) that served in the Middle East paying the extra to get the brand name to many wonderful people and and Borneo during World War II. medication that worked for me. made this weekend so much more Olga, as a member of the Western I then embarked on a campaign to meaningful. Australian contingent, joined the get the reimbursement from the DVA I was able to tell other RSL rest of the 2/4th AGH aboard the for the extra costs over and above the members that I met at the Middleton Mauretania which departed from script price of $5.90. I believed that the Beach Poppies in the Sand Fremantle on 4 January 1941. correct medication for my condition, prescribed by my health professionals, display that my story was in your The record of service rendered by the should be paid for by the DVA. magazine and that gave us a special 2/4th AGH shows that some 14,000 connection. casualties passed through the hospital During most of 2013, I wrote and We attended the Nurses Memorial at Tobruk, 19,000 at Redbank and a e-mailed various pharmacists and Service and I want to commend further 10,000 at Jerusalem, Colombo doctors in the DVA who have now the RSL, especially the Albany and Labuan. agreed to reimburse me for the added costs of purchasing the correct Sub-Branch for its wonderful The 2/4th AGH found itself in the medication for my condition and organisation of this event. front line at Tobruk, as part of the metabolism. We were privileged to be sitting initial invasion force at Labuan and Are there many veterans in similar very close to your dedicated then wrecked off the North African circumstances that I found myself in? president, Graham Edwards and coast. wife, under her lovely blue umbrella. Returning from overseas Olga nursed My psychiatrist wrote a letter on my behalf to the DVA and told me that there My husband spoke briefly to at the Repatriation General Hospital, now Hollywood Hospital. were other people who could not use Graham and thanked him for his substituted medications. The DVA has She married and cared for her husband inspirational work. told me that it is extremely rare to be Henry, a TPI veteran of the 2/7th Field Roslyn Walker intolerant of the substituted medications. Regiment until 1988. Thornlie I would be interested in hearing from Olga turned 104 on 17 September 2014 In the last edition, Roslyn revealed other veterans so that this issue could be and passed away on 19 November. how making poppies had helped her raised with the RSL to act on our behalf. Thanking you, deal with the loss of her own son, Theo Linden Glenn, who died 11 years ago in a Elizabeth Horne Armadale quad bike accident. Mt Pleasant [email protected] The Listening Post DEC 2014 7

understand why I say this has been a Bits & Pieces... busy period. On behalf of all the staff by the CEO of RSLWA our congratulations to Wendy and Phil Orchard Ryan and best wishes for their future together. My congratulations to our Trustees: Mr Don Blair OAM RFD, Mr Wayne Busy year Tarr RFD ED, and Mr Kevin Trent OAM RFD who were all confirmed as Trustees for the next 12 months and to comes to Brigadier Duncan Robert Warren AM RFD on his appointment as Warden of the State War Memorial 2014-2015. a close Duncan succeeds Mrs Jan Stewart We have had one of our busiest ever whom it has been a privilege and periods at State Branch level. honour to work alongside. I wish Jan the very best for the future. October and November has seen the successful execution of several events. • Phil Orchard Finally, I wish to thank all the team at ANZAC House for their tremendous The State President’s annual breakfast, been the election for the official office efforts over a busy 12 months and with Peter FitzSimons AM as the bearers following the constitutional guest speaker, proved again to be an to thank you, the members, for changes approved in the Extraordinary your support, ideas, hospitality and extremely successful event with more Special Meeting back in July. than 100 guests helping us to subsidise friendship through 2014. We wish you the cost of the State Congress. I wish to publicly acknowledge a happy and safe Christmas period and the support of the WA Electoral best wishes for 2015. This was followed by the State Commission in the running of this Congress which again, from your election. Furthermore, I congratulate feedback, appears to have been all members who have been re-elected RSLWA extremely successful. We did a to the board positions and thank Judy number of things differently this year Bland, Gavin Briggs, Bob Allen and including the presentation of trophies Tony Fletcher, for their participation elections at the congress reception instead of at and excellent support during their Your new Board of Directors is: State congress itself; encouraging political time on the Executive. They did not President: Graham Edwards AM; speakers to keep their speeches short nominate this time around. Vice President: Denis Connelly; State and changing rooms to allow better Treasurer: Phillip Draber; Greater visibility of the stage and speaker area. No sooner had this completed than we went to the National Congress. Again, Metropolitan Region: Bill Collidge and There were a number of smaller I wish to acknowledge and thank the Scott Rogers; Great Southern Region: administration differences but all of team at ANZAC House who were Peter Aspinall; Eastern Region: these will allow us to compare notes responsible for the organisation of both Donna Prytulak; Mid West Region: between our congress gatherings of congress gatherings and all delegates Ross Davies; and Pilbara/Kimberley 2013 and 2014 to provide even better and members who attended either or Region: John McCourt. There are two outcomes in 2015. both congress sessions. This was a vacancies remaining on the Board and these positions will be filled in due I am grateful to Ken Bladen and huge ‘double whammy’ for our small course. Highgate Sub-branch who formally team but achieved with success and raised the issue regarding the your support is much appreciated. The membership provides for 194 voting delegates. The bigger the sub- words ‘neg medals’ in their post- While the small team from ANZAC branch membership the more delegates Congress feedback. I fully support House assisted and participated their comments that, quote ‘on all you are entitled to, to a maximum down in Albany, back at the coalface of six. One delegate is provided for appropriate occasions RSL Members others were orchestrating the final should not be discouraged, restricted every 75 or part of 75 members. The preparations for Remembrance Day number of delegates registered with or prevented from wearing the medals and the Poppy Day picnic. Again, to which they are entitled, should they WA Electoral Commission was 121 of feedback has been positive. If, on which 107 returned their voting slips. wish to do so’ unquote. Furthermore, top of these events, we throw in future documentation will include the the organising of a surprise visit by As members are aware, new regions words ‘medals optional’ which is far HRH the Earl of Wessex, day to day were established for these elections. A more appropriate than the term neg admin, and the announcement that full list of where sub-branches fall can (negative) medals. Miss Wendy Quinn was to become be found online at www.rslwahq.org.au Running concurrently with the Mrs Wendy Moss on the same day Phil Orchard organisation of these two events, has as State Congress you will no doubt CEO 8 The Listening Post DEC 2014

The Albany Sub-Branch organised special services for nurses and the Desert Mounted Corps during the ANZAC first convoy Horsemen centenary. Nurses services have been held at the RSL Nurses have a rich Memorial Garden since Sunday, 28 March 1937. history 3,000 nurses gave their all Albany RSL President Peter A magnificent tribute to Australian were to experience, on land and sea, Aspinall presided over the and New Zealand nurses who served the horrors of Gallipoli. Thousands commemoration of the in the First World War was made by of wounded soldiers were treated in rededication of the historically-rich Mrs Annette Knight, a freeman of the appalling conditions on ships, on the Desert Mounted Corps Memorial City of Albany, at a special Nurses island of Lemnos and in Egypt. near the summit of Mt Clarence Memorial Service at the RSL Nurses “In 1914, when they left Albany with during the Albany ANZAC Memorial Garden. the first convoy for the Middle East centenary weekend. She detailed the extraordinary and ultimately the Western Front in The memorial, which still sacrifices and deprivations of more WWI, they earned the right to be carries bullet holes in its base, than 3,000 nurses from both countries counted amongst those who would so is a nine-metre bronze statue who served overseas and were awarded proudly bear the name ANZACs,” said of an Australian mounted 66 Military Medals as well as dozens Mrs Knight, “for their contribution soldier assisting a New Zealand of the highly-prized Royal Red Cross to our defence was no less significant soldier whose horse has been and Associate Royal Red Cross. than that of any soldier. wounded. (The Kiwis preferred “Surprisingly little has ever been “Today and always, we salute these the idea of horses reacting to an mentioned about the fact that magnificent women.” artillery shell, but that’s another Australian nurses – 26 in all, including story). FOOTNOTE: Peter FitzSimons’ book four matrons – were aboard the ‘Gallipoli’ says that on 31 December On 31 October, a host of troop ships when the first convoy of 1914, 123 nurses left Albany with dignitaries, including the 29,000 Australian and New Zealand more than 11,000 Australian soldiers, Governor General Sir Peter servicemen left Australia,” she said. nearly 2,000 New Zealand soldiers and Cosgrove, attended Albany RSL’s “A second, larger contingent of nurses over 6,500 horses. The first convoy, commemoration of the formation left a month later.” he reports, which left on 1 November of the Desert Mounted Corps, These nurses left Australia with little comprised 20,758 Australians, 8,427 the historic Charge at Beersheba New Zealanders and 11,294 horses. and the 50th anniversary of idea of their destination. They were the rededication of the Desert diverted to Egpyt, from where they Mounted Corps Memorial. “On behalf of the members of the Albany RSL Sub-Branch welcome to this service commemorating the formation of the Desert Mounted Corps, its actions in the Sinai and Palestine Campaign and, in particular, its capture of Beersheba on this day 97 years ago,” Mr Aspinall said. “Today we also commemorate the rededication of this memorial by Prime Minister Sir Robert Menzies, 50 years and 20 days ago.” Mr Aspinall said that while the Palestine Campaign is filled with famous and evocative names including Jerusalem, Damascus and Beersheba, the campaign has never touched the public consciousness as has Gallipoli and the battles of the Western Front. Continued on page 45 • Olga Greig (Major Rtd.), Judy Gobson, Jan Lucas, Lyn Pearton (Major. Rtd.) and Denise Pruim – all ex-nurses and members of the Royal Australian Nursing Corps. FRANCE AUSTRALIAN EXCLUSIVE Royal de Luxe THE INCREDIBLE AND PHENOMENAL JOURNEY OF This is a story that will indeed touch the hearts of a generation of young australians and help carry forward the legend, heritage T H E G I A N T Sand history of our original ANZACS. TO THE STREETS OF PERTH GRAHAM EDWARDS AM, STATE PRESIDENT OF Commemorating the centenary of Anzac THE RETURNED AND SERVICES LEAGUE OF AUSTRALIA Fri 13–Sun 15 Feb 2015 Royal de Luxe Memorial image: Toni Wilkinson Image: Pascal Victor – Artcomart – Royal de Luxe

Supported by The Giants Presenting Partner in Perth Crown Resorts Foundation, Major Events Partner Government of Western Australia, The Giants Supporting Partners in Perth Hawaiian, The Australian Government’s Anzac Centenary Arts and Culture Fund and The University of Western Australia, International Excellence Partner Chevron, Civic Partner City of Perth, Family and Education Program Partner Rio Tinto, Woodside, Visual Arts Program Partner Wesfarmers Arts, The West Australian and Channel Seven Perth This project is assisted by the City of Nantes and French Ministry of Culture and Communication through Royal de Luxe. This project is also presented with the active participation of Yirra Yaakin Theatre Company.

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• Fellow digger Frank Morris writes War forges to John Luff’s widow: “Johnny as we always called him was bandaging powerful up a wounded soldier in an exposed position and although his cobbers begged of him to come ties away to a more sheltered spot he From previous page persisted in stopping to finish his work of mercy when another shell Weeks later Brendan Nelson fell close by and killed the two of received a letter from Mr Roland them together…” Rayfield, of Bicton, Western Australia. He wrote in part, ‘Dear Dr Nelson, My wife and I were in Belgium recently. We went to the Toronto Avenue Cemetery on Sunday the 8th of May. For the first time I visited the gravesite of my grandfather, John Stannan Luff. It was an extremely emotional moment. What we saw on the grave completely blew us away. It was a laminated photograph of my grandfather, grandmother and their three children, one of whom is my mother. On the reverse is a hand written note from yourself. To find • John Luff something like that placed on the gravesite was totally unexpected “Although I was not near at and enormously enhanced the the time I heard from one emotion of our experience. of his comrades. Johnny as Of course we left the grave as we we always called him was found it.’ bandaging up a wounded soldier in an exposed position Roley Rayfield (74) of Bicton told & although his cobbers The Listening Post that his family begged of him to come away did not know much about John Luff to a more sheltered spot – until an aunty died 12 years ago he persisted in stopping to and 13 letters were discovered in a finish his work of mercy shoebox. These letters, written from when another shell fell close the Western front, sparked a whole by & killed the two of them new interest and led to his visit to together. I am sorry to lose the graveside. such a good friend. I am “It was an enormously emotional sorry for you too dear Mrs. moment to not just find the grave Luff & the children.” but to find that someone else had Pte Morris says Johnny been there and had recognised my talked often about his grandfather,” Mr Rayfield said. “It family “He was so proud just blew us away.” of you all, I thought it only John Luff’s mates called him fair to write and tell the Johnny. One of them was a Harvey circumstances under which lad, Pte Frank Morris, who on July he died so that the children 20, 1917 wrote to Mrs Luff about should understand that their her husband’s death: Daddy was a brave and good • For Roley Rayfield and his wife Sandra, of Bicton, a long man. He gave his life for his journey came to an end when they stood beside John “I am sure you would like to hear Luff’s gravesite in Belgium in 2011. Mr Rayfield also particulars of how your good friend.” discovered that his grandfather had been recognised in husband met his death,” he writes. an ANZAC service by Dr Brendan Nelson. William Hughes, ‘Australia was born on the shores of Gallipoli’ – Prime Minister 1915 - 1923 Centenary of Gallipoli ifle Your nation. Your historY, retold on an exclusive edition

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Sub-Branch NEWS Capel Veterans’ healthy success Nutrition was the theme of Capel’s Veterans’ Health Week (VHW) from 13 to 19 October. On Sunday 19 October we held a 9km walk in wet conditions along the Collie • The new Ellenbrook memorial was officially revealed. River Walk Trail, with a nutritious picnic lunch at the halfway point. Ellenbrook dedicates memorial As the venue was on their territory, In a moving dedication service, the Deputy Mayor Mick Wainwright we talked to the Collie-Cardiff RSL new Ellenbrook Commemorative (and sub-branch member), the Swan Sub-Branch, and a number of Collie memorial was officially revealed to City councillors, Noongar elder Mort members volunteered to accompany the public. Located on the water’s Hanson, Reverend Thom Bull, Father us. edge in the Woodlake village, this Bonaventure and Lieutenant Stefan beautiful polished granite memorial Cop. The Swan City Youth Choir and At about the 5km mark, we arrived was the result of three year’s work the Ellenbrook Secondary College at the dry, warm, comfortable Collie- between the Ellenbrook Sub-Branch Concert Band provided strong musical Cardiff RSL Hall. Here, we received (especially Alan Rodgers) and the support that added to the dignity of presentations on nutrition and on Swan City Council. the occasion. Mort Hanson conducted hearing services available in the the Noongar smoking ceremony. region. The City of Swan also recognised the importance of the site to the There was a feeling of pride and We then ate our healthy ‘picnic’ lunch, Ellenbrook community by officially humility among the membership with hot and cold drinks provided by renaming it, ‘The Ellenbrook of our sub-branch as we made our hosts. Much conversation ensued, Memorial Amphitheatre’. an important contribution to with obvious camaraderie between the Ellenbrook community and Among the dignitaries who attended, members of the two sub-branches. recognised the sacrifice of all with a full house of Ellenbrook RSL Australians. This was a great day out. The DVA members, were Alyssa Hayden MLC, VHW aims of physical exercise, Rita Saffioti MLA, State President Lest We Forget. healthy eating, social inclusion and Graham Edwards, RSLWA CEO Phil Dr Neil MacNeill mental wellness were all met. In Orchard, Mayor Charlie Zannino, Secretary addition, two sub-branches cooperated to very good effect. We thank Collie-Cardiff for saving the Bikers raise $3,000 for mental health day by providing a great lunch venue out of the rain. A total 165 bikes took part in a charity $3,000 was raised for the ‘Soldier ride from the Ocean Reef Sub-Branch On Program’ exceeding organiser’s The event was part-funded by DVA. to Pinjarra. expectations and warranting this ride We urge other sub-branches to plan to become an annual event. their own event and apply for funding The charity ride was an initiative of Rick Green, President of the Ocean Supporting our wounded is not next year, when the theme will be limited to physical injuries but also mental wellness. Reef Sub-Branch, in support of the ‘Soldier On’ program with the primary psychological. In WA alone there have been 14 deaths this year attributed to objective to raise awareness and funds mental illness of veterans. for the mental health of our veterans. In Australia around 148,000 veterans The ride was supported by riders from with service related disabilities were the Ocean Reef Sub-Branch, Military being supported by Department of Brotherhood Military Motorcycle Club Share your RSLWA news Veterans Affairs and of these up to (MBMMC), Patriots, Ulysses, Retired 46,000 had an accepted mental health and views on facebook! and serving members of the military, disorder. www.facebook.com/rslwahq plus many from the motorcycling Mick O’Donnell fraternity across Perth. In excess of President Pinjarra Sub-Branch The Listening Post DEC 2014 17 Open membership in NZ ANZACs return The New Zealand Returned were elected to the executive. and Services Association has no “To the best of my knowledge, Continued from page 4 restrictions on its membership they are the first females elected About 40,000 people crammed Albany from and new National President to national executive. They are Thursday, 30 October to Sunday, 2 November. Barry (BJ) Clark says it works very talented and I’m looking On Saturday they packed York Street to see well. forward to the input they will the march of servicemen and women and He says there are only two have and the connection they veterans, led by the RSL National Executive. categories of membership will make to our current female – returned & service and soldiers. People hung from first-floor balconies to associate. see the action and flocked to the subsequent “In NZ we already have commemorative service at Albany Peace Park However, unlike Australia, associate members as presidents on Saturday morning. associate members do not need of local RSAs and in fact to demonstrate any connection female presidents of local RSAs. Albany RSL had a hands-on role of organising with military service or through However, I think even it is the march by Australian and New Zealand their family. “All you need to going to be some time before an veterans and in running the service on Friday of the historically-rich Desert Mounted do is adhere to our rules,” Mr associate member comes to the Corps Memorial, near the summit of Mt Clark said during the centenary office of national president of Clarence, and on Sunday conducting a special commemorations in Albany. the RSA.” “I have to say that we’ve found Nurses Memorial Service at the RSL Nurses this form of membership very The NZ RSA has 105,000 Memorial Garden. (See stories, page 8) members. The RSL in Australia successful.” Although, like the ANZACs, the crowds have has 170,625 at last count. One of the hardest-working departed from Albany the long-term gains for members on his local Mr Barry served 21 years in the the town are considerable with upgraded roads executive is an associate and NZ Army, retiring as a Warrant and facilities enhancing the town much as the at New Zealand’s last national Officer Class 1. He lives in America’s Cup boosted Fremantle. conference two female associates Christchurch.

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• Members of the 11th Battalion Living History Unit brought an air of authenticity to Fremantle Commemorative Service.

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• A heritage train was specially recommissioned to recreate the journey taken by WA troops from their • Proud members of the Australian Defence Force led the parade at Fremantle training camp at Blackboy Hill to Fremantle Port. honouring the first convoy 100 years ago. All photos by Bob Sommerville. WA’s first convoy honoured Fremantle and Blackboy Hill came which carried Western Australia’s alive as West Australians honoured the WA DIGGERS 12th Infantry Battalion and 3rd Field first troops who left 100 years ago on DEPART FREMANTLE Company Engineers. two transport ships. Also on the Medic were Western About 600 attended Blackboy Hill on WA had a higher per capita casualty Australian and South Australian the evening of Thursday, 30 October, rate than any other state. men from the 8th Battery 3rd Field which included an overnight cadet “One quarter of those who made up Artillery Brigade, Divisional Train bivouac, and on the following day the first waves at Gallipoli were West (1 to 4 Companies Army Service 2,000 people went to a commemorative Australian,” he said. More than 32,000 Corps), 1st Division 3rd Australian service at Fremantle Port. troops went through Blackboy Hill Field Ambulance and the Divisional Hundreds of school students and training camp in Greenmount during Ammunition Column. community members turned out WWI, of which 17,000 were killed, News of the troop send-off at along the rail line and at stations to maimed or wounded and 6,000 did not Fremantle wharf was censored for wave off a heritage train specially return. days. Details of the departure were recommissioned to recreate the The ‘1914: WA Diggers Depart’ not published in the West Mail until journey taken by WA troops from event commemorated the departure 20 November 1914, after the military their training camp at Blackboy Hill to on 31 October 1914 of HMAT embargo was lifted on reporting such Fremantle Port. Ascanius, which carried Western events. Photographs by E.L. Mitchell At the Maritime Museum Service on Australia’s 11th Infantry Battalion on the embarkation on the morning of Victoria Quay, State RSL President with South Australia’s 10th 31 October were not published until Graham Edwards told the crowd that Infantry Battalion and HMAT Medic, 11 December. 20 The Listening Post DEC 2014

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50 years of RSL Service by Alan Mr Alan Birch was recently presented with his 50-year Membership Certificate by Col Gibson, President of the Dawesville Sub-Branch. Alan joined The Returned • Marko Pavlovic being congratulated at ANZAC House, Perth. & Services League at Taree, NSW, in October 1964, while in the Royal Australian Navy. Marko officially recognised Transfers within the Navy Much to his delight Mr Marko Pavlovic history to no avail because records of saw Alan joining the RSL (83), a member of the City of Cockburn that time were not unavailable. State in Mayfield, Rockingham, Sub-Branch, has been officially Executive unanimously approved granting Beverly, Armadale, Bunbury, recognised by the State Executive of Marko full RSL membership and Marko’s Cape, Port Kennedy and RSLWA, as having been a serving badge was presented at a specially Dawesville. During the 50 member of the Yugoslavian Armed Forces arranged morning tea at RSLHQ on years of membership Alan has between the period 1949-1953. 1 October by Mr Edwards. held Executive positions on Marko wishes to express his appreciation most of these sub-branches. Marko saw active service on the to all who have supported him during this Yugoslavian/Russian Front as a member Col Gibson emotional journey. Today his self-esteem President of the KNOJ. Vic Boreham spent four has been restored. years trying to obtain Marko’s service Vic Boreham

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At 11am on the 11th day of the 11th month, the surrounds of the State War Memorial went silent as hundreds of people paid tribute to Australia’s 102,000 fallen and all those who suffered through war. The Vice President of the RSL in WA, Denis Connelly, said there was hardly a family not touched by the First World War - the ‘war to end all wars’. But wars have continued - Korea, • The new Warden of the State War Memorial, Mr Duncan Warren (holding box), pictured Malaya, Borneo, Vietnam, Persian with Mrs Jan Stewart (who completed her one year honorary term) and fl anked by Ken Gulf, Afghanistan, Iraq, East Timor, Bladen, Philip Skelton, Ted Stephenson, Bill Wilson, Allan Downs, Richard Adams, Geoff the Solomon Islands... Simpson and Richard Hooper. “So it is Remembrance Day that is now a day on which Australia and Australians pause and remember the sacrifice of all those who have died or suffered in Australia’s cause in any war or conflict in which Australia, as we as a nation, have been engaged,” Mr Connelly said. “And it is a day on which, in their memory and in their honour, we, as individuals and as a nation, renew our commitment to peace.” The WA Governor, the Hon. Kerry Sanderson AO, said Australia was poised for the most significant period of commemoration in 100 years. • Barry Telfer in action on Remembrance Day. Referring to Australia’s military sacrifices over the years, Mrs More than a decade standing duty Sanderson said, “To me, part of Barry Telfer manned one of six an ANZAC in the 16th Battalion. keeping faith is living our lives in a Perth intersections on Remembrance He was killed in the Battle of Lone way which would make them proud of what we have become, and a reflection Day. He is a South Perth optician Pine August 1915. His body was of how we live is how we help our who has been standing duty at Perth lost and only his name remains on fellow men and women, just as they intersections for more than a decade. the memorial at Lone Pine. Another helped us by suffering that we may Why does he do it? He, like many paternal great uncle Gerry Dixon live.” West Australians, has strong links was in the 2/32nd Battalion. He to old battlefields, going back to his served and survived after theatres During the service, Duncan Warren paternal grandfather Thomas Telfer, of war in Tobruk, El Alamein, New was presented with the keys to the who served and survived in the Guinea and Borneo. crypt, to signify his appointment as 12th Battalion in the Middle East in Barry, who has bugled in their Warden of the State War Memorial WWI. A paternal great uncle Harry memory at Gallipoli and Albany, for 2015. Duncan enlisted in the Dixon was an ANZAC in the 16th says: “With my family history, how Australian Army in 1968 as a Battalion, serving in Gallipoli and could I not be involved and show my National Serviceman. As a Second the Western Front and killed in the respects to all who served as well as Lieutenant he commanded 4 Platoon battle of Hamel Wood near Villers- their families?” of B Company with 8 RAR in South Brettoneux in July 1918. Maternal Picture courtesy of Michael Wilson Vietnam. great uncle Ernest Brennen was also of The West Australian. Mr Warren replaced Mrs Jan Stewart. 22 The Listening Post DEC 2014

• The City of Belmont RSL Sub-Branch service included (from left) Captain Jason Dannock – Salvation Army, Rivervale, Mr Michael Hartland - City of Belmont RSL Sub-Branch, Allan Kennedy - City of Belmont RSL Sub-Branch, Mrs Glenys Godfrey MLA - Member for Belmont, Cr Bernie Ryan - City of Belmont, Cr Phil Marks - Mayor City of Belmont, Cr Robert Rossi, JP - Deputy Mayor City of Belmont, Mrs Pam Hollings - Member Belmont Historical Society and Mr Alan Richardson OAM JP, President City of Belmont RSL Sub-Branch.

Remembrance Day North Beach switches venues North Beach Sub-Branch held their annual Remembrance Day Service (right) at the North Beach Bowling Club on Tuesday 11 November. The service was held at the Bowling Club as our Memorial is undergoing extensive refurbishment after being moved within the Charles Riley Reserve. This years’ service was well attended by children from local schools and by the North Beach community. Rob Sweet Secretary The Listening Post DEC 2014 23 ‘Pinching Parson’ a Great War hero

The magnificent National Anzac Centre in Albany has attracted international interest and attention. During the Albany centenary weekend, James Dexter, Director for Creative and Regional Development at the WA Museum, played host to visiting prime ministers and VIPs. James was a driving force in the development of many stories told in the centre about the first convoy that left Albany for Egypt 100 years ago. The centre was an initiative of the Albany Sub-Branch and it will be one of the many multi-million dollar improvements to Albany because of the centenary of the first convoy’s departure from King George Sound. One member of the first convoy was • The WA Museum’s James Dexter explains the workings of the National Anzac Centre to Prime Ministers Tony Abbott (Australia) and John Key (NZ) during the Albany coincidentally James’ own extraordinary ANZAC centenary weekend. grandfather Chaplain Walter Dexter - the most decorated chaplain in the AIF. Chaplain Walter Dexter was a master mariner, a mounted trooper in the Boer War (receiving the Distinguished Conduct Medal), an Anglican Minister and a Military Cross winner. During the Gallipoli landing on 25 April 1915, he tended the wounded aboard hospital ships, providing both medical and emotional support. He landed on the peninsula on 17 May, sharing the hardships and holding services, often with bullets whistling overhead. On being hit for the sixth time, he wrote: ‘I got a shrapnel bullet • The Governor General, Sir Peter Cosgrove, was an enthusiastic participant in all things on my left elbow. I sat … to get over including Saturday’s parade along York Street. the pain and then went to my own camp and dressed it there. I don’t want my name to go down as wounded.’ He chose to remain with the troops on the peninsula for the entire campaign, and on 14 January 1916 he was awarded the Distinguished Service Order. On the Western Front he supported ANZAC troops through terrible battles including Pozières and Ypres. He organised entertainments such as cinema and music, and his way of acquiring and distributing items earned him the affectionate nickname, ‘the Pinching Parson’. He died at home on his 77th birthday, suffering a pulmonary oedema as a • Poppies were everywhere in Albany – spelling out the numbers 30,000 on Middleton result of gas exposure during the war. Beach as well as these hand-knitted specimens on display for all to enjoy. 24 The Listening Post DEC 2014 The Listening Post DEC 2014 25

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Remembrance Day Greenbushes pays tribute Showers led the Greenbushes Sub- Branch to switch the venue of this year’s Remembrance Day Ceremony from the Cenotaph to the nearby District Hall. RSL members, community and school students were present at the ceremony which marked the 96th year since the end of WWI. The Greenbushes Remembrance Day service featured information on the origins of what was originally known as Armistice Day and is now more commonly referred to as Poppy Day • Greenbushes Primary School students (Back Left to Right) Rachael Potter, Jess Bunter, or Remembrance Day. Students placed Christopher Bennett, Kyan Ellement, Emily Wells, Seth Shaw, Maddox Lansdell. flowers and candles in front of the (Front Left to Right) Paige Ridley, AJ Walker, Ethan Davies, Kailee Bugg, Gypsy Australian and RSL Flags during the Barton, Lynus Butler, Ella Bunter joined RSL President Ron Adair at the Cenotaph in ceremony. They also presented hand- remembrance of the end of the First World War. made bookmarks to people attending the service. After the rain cleared the flowers were relocated to the Greenbushes Cenotaph on Blackwood Road. Debbie Walsh President on watch State President Graham Edwards wants to hear from any sub- branches that run into problems with their local authorities. He says this year he’s heard complaints about councils suggesting veterans should parade on footpaths, rather than on roads and of unfair cost-shifting. “These issues have been resolved – although I did meet recently with the president of the WA Local Government Association, Troy • Remembrance Day Service held at Boddington Memorial Park Pickard, and made him aware of our concerns,” Mr Edwards said. “I am interested Boddington bagpipes in hearing of any ongoing A Remembrance Day Service was held at the Boddington Memorial Park on 11 November concerns.” 2014. Paul Cannel (Hippy) played the bagpipes during the raising and lowering of the fl ags – Earl Schreiber, President. The Listening Post DEC 2014 27 Wyalkatchem remembers them The weather provided a pleasant Metcalfe, Lachlan Anderson and morning after the storms of the Matthew Haggerty then placed a small previous day with more than 40 people Remembrance Day wooden cross alongside the wreaths; plus the Wyalkatchem District High these five wooden crosses were School attending the service held at the Ian McCabe, then read Bill Milton’s inscribed with a personal message War Memorial, Pioneer Park. poem titled ‘Young Sons’. This poem from each of the students. The service commenced at 10.45am tells of the feelings of a mother from This part of the service was carried out with an address from sub-branch the child her son was and the fear and to the background music of O’Valiant President Eddie Garner. School dread she felt when he went off to war, Hearts. Students Annaliese Hutchison and concluding with the line, “So young Eddie Garner then read The Ode. Brody Metcalfe each read a poem with sons often come home fulfilling all The sounding of The Last Post was Lachlan Anderson saying a Prayer for their mothers fears; not with happy followed by a minute’s silence and Remembrance. smiles and laughter but draped in flags with the sounding of The Rouse school The school principal then read a poem and mother’s tears.” student Jack Hourigan raised the flag. The service concluded with everyone by Maria Cassee titled ‘Remembrance A wreath of red poppies was laid singing the national anthem. Everyone Sunday’ which concluded with the line by Eddie Garner on behalf of in attendance was then invited to a “We owe a debt of gratitude that we Wyalkatchem Sub-Branch and student can never pay and this country will buffet luncheon at the Community Calvin Davis laid a wreath on behalf Resource Centre, provided by the remember them on each Remembrance of his school, Wyalkatchem DHS. Day.” Centre. Soundscape students Anneliese Tom Cleverly CEO of the Shire of Wyalkatchem, Mr Hutchison, Taliesha Knight, Zara Secretary Percy Larratt - a quiet hero Quietly-spoken West Australian fighting in the trenches. Later in the Percy Wilfred Larratt served in two year, back near Messines, Percy was wars, won the Military Medal and shot through the jaw and recuperated spawned a family that has served the in Rouen and England. nation. During the Second World War His son, Clem, who lives at Meadow (October 1939-January 1944), he Springs, served in New Guinea served in the Citizen Military Forces during the Second World War in Australia before being discharged and Clem’s son, Kevin, served in as a staff sergeant. Vietnam. Percy never spoke about his war Percy Larratt, a clerk in civilian activities to his son and his grandson, life, was just one of the 32,000 West Kevin remembers him as a ‘fairly Australians who enlisted for the First quiet sort of a bloke’. World War. Lest we Forget. During very heavy fighting in the trenches of France, Percy volunteered to run messages from the Hindenburg Line near Reincourt on the morning of 17 April 1917.

The recommendation for the Military • Percy Larratt, a quiet bloke and war Medal, later awarded, stated: “He hero. knew that he volunteered for this service with very little chance of Nearly all the previous runners had getting through the heavy barrage of been shot. The recommendation also artillery and machinegun fire which said Percy displayed great courage • Proud family: Rona and Clem Larratt then swept ‘no man’s land’.” and devotion to duty during earlier and Clem’s son Kevin. 28 The Listening Post DEC 2014

Remembrance Day Youthful Scarborough Assisting at our solemn ceremony for Remembrance Day at our Scarborough RSL Memorial Garden were the senior choir from Doubleview Primary School and trumpeter Joe Shore from Churchlands Senior High School who rendered the national anthem and the • Students from Kalamunda Christian School gather around the Memorial after the bugle calls respectively. Service. Wreaths were laid by Ms Jane Simpson, Member for Scarborough Kalamunda loses legends Liza Harvey and a Sub-Branch Past Kalamunda RSL Sub-Branch held given by Brian Emmott, one of our President, Mr Des Cummings, who its Remembrance Day Service at our members and a proud ex-member of the also recited the Ode of Remembrance local Memorial, which was attended ‘wavy navy’. Light refreshments were and delivered a brief but appropriate by community members and, more held afterwards in our Hall. Speaking address. importantly, by a number of local of which, we are most grateful to At the conclusion of proceedings school students representing their Lotterywest for their recent approval all present were invited to enjoy a respective schools such as Kalamunda of a grant towards the refurbishment delightful morning tea, sponsored Senior High School, Lesmurdie Senior of our kitchen and the support of State by Bunnings Innaloo, at the adjacent High School, Kalamunda Christian Headquarters in our application for the bowling club premises. School, Kalamunda Primary School grant. and St. Brigid’s College. Malcolm Till After many years as our inscrutable Secretary They were most welcome and proudly and assiduous Treasurer, Christine laid wreaths on behalf of the students Esschert has called it a day, as has of their schools in remembrance. Doug Carpenter, our longstanding Wreaths were also laid by our local Secretary, who hopes to improve his Federal member, Ken Wyatt – Member retirement funds by mysterious means. for Hasluck and Kalamunda Shire Doug Carpenter President, Sue Bilich. The address was Secretary

Cadets support Armadale • Joe Shore from Churchlands Senior • Armadale Sub-Branch President Ken Hepburn (right) and Vice President Hans van High School performing a bugle call de Velde with local Army Cadets, some of whom formed the Catafalque Party for the at Scarborough’s Remembrance Day Remembrance Day ceremony. service. The Listening Post DEC 2014 29 Special guests for Mazenod

led by college captain-elect Matthew Alexander with vice captains-elect Remembrance Day Matthew van Eck and Thomas Amos. The college band, conducted by Mr Mazenod College staff and students Sam Graham, played the national commemorated Remembrance Day anthem and buglers played the Last together with special guests. Former Post and Reveille. The national anthem Royal Marine Mr William Snashall, was led by Jordan Bonomi. WWII and D-Day veteran representing The Remembrance Day ceremony is an the Kalamunda RSL, recited the Ode of important event where students learn Remembrance; Mazenod Old Boy, Petty that the peace and freedom Australians Officer Adam Bamford RAN read the enjoy today was hard won and must Prayer of Remembrance; College Rector be defended. It must not be taken for Father Peter Daly OMI and PO Bamford granted. Students understand that they laid a wreath with the colours of the owe an enormous debt of gratitude United Nations, blue for democracy and to those who have served and now white for peace, and Mr Snashall and serve their country in war, conflicts, Year 9 student Archie Williams laid a peacekeeping and community service wreath together. organisations. Staff and students raised Archie Williams is the great grandson over $900 for the RSL’s poppy appeal. of Stanley Maunder Williams who Thank you to all the staff, students and was in the 11th Battalion that landed at the Kalamunda RSL for their support and assistance with this event. • Mazenod College Rector Father Peter Gallipoli on 25 April 1915. Their wreath Daly OMI and PO Bamford RAN laid a was coloured red for blood and sacrifice Mr Richard Kostecki wreath with the colours of the United and white for peace. The ceremony was Head of Society and Environment Nations.

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Strong effort by Brookton students About 100 people took part in a very special Remembrance Day at the Brookton Memorial Park. The service started with a greeting from the Brookton Sub-Branch President, Kim Stedman, who acknowledged the 96th anniversary • Ian Johnstone, Les Dowding and Don Blanchard proudly collecting for Poppy Day with of the signing of the Armistice, and their secure containers. the significance of the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh Gosnells secures collections month. School Councillor Sarah Walters delivered a heartfelt reading The Remembrance Day service at Mr Nathan Morton. An absentee was of ‘In Flanders Fields’, written by Gosnells this year was so well attended Mr Alby Passmore who unfortunately Canadian military doctor and artillery we had to change our format from passed away earlier this year after a commander Major John McRae. a small gathering around the War short illness. Memorial to a solemn service at the The President’s address was written Poppy selling base of the pathway leading to the for the youngest to understand the After the theft incident last year, the Memorial. significance to the troops of the Sub-Branch asked the Gosnells Men’s Armistice, and what peace would About 70 to 80 gathered, including Shed to design and manufacture a mean to them. Not just going home, the Mayor, Cr Dave Griffiths and suitable device to discourage anyone but also what and who they were state MPs, Mr Chris Tallentire, Mr from repeating the incident. leaving behind. Peter Abetz, Mr Bill Johnstone and Harry Rosielle Secretary Following the laying of a wreath by RSL Secretary Carina Whittington, five students laid poppies in a fitting tribute. School captain Jamie Phillips delivered a moving rendition of The Ode. At precisely 11am a minute’s silence followed the Last Post. Then the flag was raised by Vice President Anne Stedman as the Rouse (Reveille) sounded across the park. Carina Whittington Secretary

• Students who did the readings, behind them is President Ray Morgan and to the right is Jack Thorpe AO. Jack was on the Burma railway, in the Japan coal mines and in Hiroshima when the bomb went off. Three Springs reaches out Eighty school children and 50 adults Mr Robert Hunt told the gathering attended the Remembrance Day about the history of four of the service held in the Jack Thorpe names that appear on our memorial, Gardens in Three Springs. It was including half-brothers, who died in • Brookton Sub-Branch is trying to wonderful to see that every school France. increase the involvement of the RSL with child wore a poppy, this fact was Ray Morgan the school so were thrilled to have two pointed out to me by several people. President students speak during the service. The Listening Post DEC 2014 31

• Students of Mount Barker Community College impressed a large turn-out. Students shine at Mt Barker A large crowd appreciated the reading which answers John McCrae’s staging of the entire Remembrance Remembrance Day ‘In Flanders Field’. Day Ceremony by Mount Barker Student councillors also attended. Also Community College students. participating were the Shire President, It was the first time they had managed of which they later shared at our Mr Ken Clements and all councillors, the ceremony and they did a very clubrooms. Senior Constable Alan Somerville polished and respectful job. This was The group made a lasting impression on behalf of Mount Barker Police as the same group of students who joined on those who had gathered at the well as a large turn-out of community with other high school students to tour newly refurbished War Memorial people and visitors. battle sites along the Western Front, an with their clear delivery, a beautifully Judy Lill incredibly moving experience, details rendered song and a moving poetry Secretary 600 moved by Ellenbrook service On Remembrance Day the Ellenbrook Sub-Branch completed a week of distributing poppies, culminating in a moving service in front of an audience of 600 students, sub-branch members, and members of the public. Sub-branch President, Stephen O’Neil, spoke of the history of the Armistice in 1918. The Last Post and Rouse made a huge impact on the crowd, and the audience left knowing of the contribution that those who served have had on our cultural history. Wreaths were laid by representatives of state politicians and many schools. Lest we forget. Dr Neil MacNeill • Phil Warren, Vietnam Veteran and Vice-President of Ellenbrook Sub-Branch. Secretary 32 The Listening Post DEC 2014 York respects its history Remembrance Day

York Sub-Branch member Keith Kermode, who served in Vietnam with 3 Field Troop, Royal Australian Engineers, meets Daniel Faulkner, head boy of York High School, who made a well researched speech on the significance of the red poppy on Remembrance Day at York Memorial Park. It’s an amazing coincidence Keith said, that last ANZAC Day Daniel read his winning RSL sponsored essay about his grandfather Stewart Law of Bundaberg, Queensland who served with 3 Field Troop and quoted a poem written by him. 3 Field Troop was made up of only 69 regular army Sappers who went to Vietnam with 1st Battalion Group attached to US Airborne Brigade at Bien Hoa. It was 3 Field Troop who discovered and searched the now famous Cu Chi Tunnels and are regarded as the original Tunnel Rats. The first battalion group were subsequently awarded the US Army meritorious unit commendation for service in Vietnam. Val Menezes Secretary • Keith Kermode (left) and Daniel Faulkner. South Perth names its fallen soldiers The South Perth Community gathered at the War Memorial to pay their respects to the men of the district who fell during the Great War and subsequent campaigns. During the service the President of the City of South Perth Sub-Branch, Kevin Trent, read the names of the 20 men who are recorded on the memorial on the corner of Angelo Street and Labouchere Road. The Member for Swan, Mr Steve Irons read a message from the Prime Minister. Wreathes were laid by Greg Negus of 5RAR Vietnam, the Mayor Mrs Sue Doherty, Mr Irons, Mrs Kate Doust MLC, Mr John McGrath MLA and Major Elgayar of the Pilbara Regiment. At the conclusion of the service students from the South Perth Primary School sang ‘The Green Hills of Albany’ followed by the national anthem before attending a late morning tea provided by the City of South Perth. Kevin Trent • Dignitaries at the City of South Perth Service. President The Listening Post DEC 2014 33 Woolies gets behind local RSLs RSL Australia has exclusive in-store fundraising at all Woolworths stores, commencing with Poppy Appeal 2014 and continuing through the ANZAC centenary period. 10 LUCKY WINNERS! The Perth Mint and RSLWA are pleased to announce the The Woolworths partnership is an opportunity to expand 10 lucky readers who have won a beautiful 1oz The ANZAC our fundraising coverage with the RSL’s largest ever Spirit – Declaration of War 2014 1oz Silver Proof Coin national fundraising campaign and we were thrilled to valued at $99. commence this relationship in time for the 2014 Poppy Appeal. A frequently made statement is: ‘all the money goes The winners were drawn on 24 November 2014 by the State East’. WRONG - the money raised in Woolworths stores President Graham Edwards AM, assisted by the Warden of will stay in the State of purchase, to support a range of the State War Memorial, Mr Duncan Warren and witnessed veteran welfare activities. by Sub-Wardens Phil Skelton, Bill Wilson and Allan Downs. This is a great opportunity for the RSL to work with their The following winners should contact ANZAC House, 28 St local Woolworths operations and build stronger relationships George’s Terrace, Perth to arrange delivery. within the local community. Sub-branches are encouraged • GRAHAM DAWSON Narrogin WA 6312 to approach their local Woolworths to complement in-store • ROBERT COLIN MILLS Port Kennedy WA 6172 fundraising by having volunteers onsite during the annual • ARIE GOLDSWORD Leeming WA 6149 campaigns. So, for those who did this, thank you and for • BRUCE CLAMPETT Three Springs, WA 6519 those who didn’t, in future years if you are able to have • GARRY BUTCHER Collie 6225 volunteers adjacent to your Woolworths store, please contact • E.H.STEVENSON Churchlands, WA 6801 your local Woolworths manager. Shopping centre selling • ROBERT GAUSTEN Rockingham 6168 will continue to require approval from centre management. • KEVIN MENAGH Innaloo WA 6018 As of 9 November Woolworth’s WA had collected $110,000. • IAN NASH Leeming WA 6149 Phil Orchard • LINDSAY BENNETT Marmion WA 6020 CEO COMMUNITY SUPPORT ANZAC CLUB Great value dining in the ANZAC Club CAN WE HELP? bistro and discounted beverage ticket RSL WA Branch provides a full range of welfare services options when buying a meal. to the veteran community including allied, currently FREE members’ self-serve tea serving members and their dependents. Assistance is available with but not limited to the following areas: or coffee facility all day. • Emergency relief • Advocacy • Overseas Pension applications • Crisis counselling to point of referral • Financial assistance • Referral to other services • Home and Hospital visits • General crisis assistance • Prison visits/ Legal Support Group – Mr. Terry O’Neill 9440 6233 All applications are treated in the strictest confi dence. Where possible it is best to arrange a face to face appointment with the Welfare Offi cer at ANZAC House 28 St Georges Terrace, Perth. For regional members assistances may be sought through the local sub-branches. Appointments are available Monday to Friday 9.00am to 3.30pm. Contact the Welfare Offi cer on 9287 3707 ANZAC CLUB for further information. 28 ST GEORGE’S TERRACE, PERTH 34 The Listening Post DEC 2014

• Back (L-R): Phil Orchard (RSLWA CEO/State Secretary), Darrel Herbert, Geoff Scarterfield, Greg Young, Stanley Panting and Mark Stevens. • Front (L-R): Denis Connelly (RSLWA Vice President), RADM Ken Doolan AO RAN (rtd), Graham Edwards AM (RSLWA President), Joe Francis MLA (WA Minister for Emergency Services; Corrective Services; Small Business; Veterans) and Laurie Fraser OAM MBE. RSLWA honours and awards Congratulations to Stan Panting for went to the City of Subiaco. Finally his Meritorious Medal Award and Sub-Branch Lt Col Ken Bladen’s recruiting shield, to Laurie Fraser OAM MBE, Geoff NEWS awarded to the most outstanding sub- Scarterfield; Greg Young; Murray branch for the recruitment of new Polkinghorne and Mark Stevens for the late Colonel HB Collett, awarded members in proportion to membership, their Life Membership awards. to the most efficient country sub- went to the Brookton Sub-Branch. This year’s trophies were awarded as branch went to Three Springs - Arrino Congratulations to all winners. follows: the Newdegate Cup donated Sub-Branch as did the Geraldton One of the many tasks facing us is to by the late Sir Francis Newdegate, Shield awarded to the most meritorious revisit the scoring system used in the former Governor of WA, awarded to country sub-branch with less than 100 award of these trophies. It is outdated the most efficient metropolitan sub- members. and requires a new weighting system. branch was tied and went to the City The Mary Cornell Trophy donated Watch this space. of South Perth and North Beach Sub- by the late Hon. J. Cornell MLC for Phil Orchard Branches. the sub-branch that sold the most CEO The Colonel Collett Cup donated by poppies in proportion to membership

Share your RSLWA news and views on facebook! www.facebook.com/rslwahq The Listening Post DEC 2014 35 DefenceCare ‘run off feet’ but its trustees are key position holders name. The organisation started using STATE of the RSL NSW – the president, state the name DefenceCare in August 2012, CONGRESS secretary and treasurer. following a review that recommended RSL Welfare and Benevolent sweeping changes to RSL operations. DefenceCare in NSW has been ‘run Institution (affectionately known as It has three core service areas – off its feet’ in meeting the needs of RSL WBI) is a charity and public entitlements (or claims), advocacy current and ex-serving members of benevolent institution and remains at the Veterans Review Board and Australia’s Defence Force and their the legal entity behind DefenceCare, community support (previously known families in times of injury, illness and which is a trading name, not the legal as welfare). crisis. General Manager Robyn Collins, a keynote speaker at the State Congress, said in the 12 months to June 2014, DefenceCare responded to 4,838 calls for help from veterans and their families. Many involved complex circumstances and requests for help. In 2013 the total calls were 2,651. “By far the largest need is in the community support area and our counsellor provided 3,079 services (in 2013 this was 1,385),” she said. “We also lodged claims for 293 clients with the DVA and completed 155 appeals to the VRB.

There is so much more we can do and the more we work together, the better our chance of success. • RSL Trustee Wayne Tarr, WA Museum CEO Alec Coles and Albany Sub-Branch President Peter Aspinall enjoyed their visit to Halcyon Park, between Albany and “The challenge for DefenceCare Denmark, where they inspected the Shapland Collection of Recollections of War. and all ex-service organisations is to change and grow – to remain relevant Farmers’ military collection and in tune with the needs of our veterans, whatever their age and A large contingent of RSL members John and Kathryn Shapland’s interest circumstances. from throughout Australia and from in things military has grown into New Zealand visited the extensive a deep passion reflected in their “It is my fervent hope that never again collection located on John and do we read about a recently returned remarkable personal collection of Kathryn Shapland’s Limousin cattle wartime memorabilia, which they veteran who travelled alone to another stud farm. country he had never been to before, willingly share with veterans, their to walk off into the wilderness to die While a working farm, the property families and descendants and others alone. There is so much more we can is also the home of an outstanding with a keen interest in military do and the more we work together, the collection of military memorabilia history. better our chance of success.” orientated towards, but not exclusively, World War ll air force They have collected an impressive DefenceCare was established activity. The latest addition to the library of war related books approximately two years ago and display is a substantial collection of including many rare editions. comprises a general manager and 11 Red Cross artifacts and uniforms To arrange to see the collection it staff and is based at ANZAC House requiring John Shapland to build is best to email the Shaplands at in the Sydney CBD. DefenceCare another large room to house it. [email protected] operates independently of RSL NSW 36 The Listening Post DEC 2014 RSLWA supports veterans’ pensions

State Congress took a stand on Australia and have been unanimously the RSL’s position on legislation STATE supported. relating to veterans’ benefits. CONGRESS As RSLWA has a different financial year to the other states, WA is dealing It passed three motions which the Service & Age Pension, Income with these three items last. The are supported by all states and Support Supplement, Disability Bills which cover the three motions have been accepted nationally Pension, War Widow(er) Pension and referred to, have all but passed through by the RSL - which will pursue equivalent MRCA payments. the Lower House of the Federal the matter. Supporting Statement: Parliament. They have passed to the stage of the third reading which simply This Budget measure will have a A brief summary of the means it is a foregone conclusion administrative motions follow. detrimental effect on the quality of they will pass through the House of life of those in the Veteran community Representatives and go to the Senate. whose only source of income is the It is important that we prosecute DVA 2014-2015 Budget Service Pension. our opposition to the move that the Measures-Disability Pension To qualify for the Service Pension, Government has introduced that we Veterans must have had Qualifying send a unanimous message to the That the Government revoke the Service, which by its definition implies Senate to say that every State Branch decision contained in the DVA Federal that the Veteran faced danger from the of the RSL in Australia endorses the Budget 2014-2015 Budget Papers enemy and was prepared to pay the three motions. which backdates the disability pension ultimate sacrifice. paid under the Veterans’ Entitlement The State President acknowledged that To remove this form of indexation Act (VEA) will be from the date of it is not usual for motions to come to could not be interpreted as the claim and not the three months prior to our State Congress in this way but due Government‘…supporting those who to the circumstances and in the spirit the date of effect (Section 20). serve or have served in defence of our of support, that RSLWA join the other Supporting Statement: nation…’ (DVA Mission Statement). states to support these motions. This Budget measure is an erosion The State President requested that the of Veteran’s entitlements under the DVA 2014-2015 Budget above three motions be taken as one VEA. The Explanatory Memorandum Measures-Seniors and these were moved, seconded and of the Veterans’ Entitlement Bill Supplement carried unanimously. 1985 Clause 20: Date of operation of grant of claim for pension states: That the Government revoke the Compensation for decision contained in the DVA Federal “This clause will maintain the Atomic Survivors provisions of sub—sections 214(3) Budget 2014-2015 Budget Papers and (11) of the Repatriation Act 1920. which ceases the Seniors Supplement That all servicemen who have been Sub—clause 20(1) will provide that a to Gold Card and Commonwealth exposed to atomic radiation have grant of pension may be made from Seniors Health Card holders on 26th their service classed as warlike and a date up to three months prior to June 2014. hazardous. the date of lodgement of the claim, Supporting Statement: Supporting statement was made on the approved form, at an office The Seniors Supplement is a payment and an amendment to add the word of the Department.” To enact this made under the VEA to assist with ‘extremely’; and delete the word amendment to the VEA would defy 94 payment of energy, telephone, internet, ‘warlike’ was moved, seconded and years of Veterans’ entitlements. rates, water and sewerage expenses. unanimously carried. To cease this payment will place DVA 2014-2015 Budget eligible Veterans under financial Indexation of Measures-Service Pension stress as their household budget would Disability Pensions That the Government revoke the have been based on receiving this This Congress of the Returned & decision contained in the DVA Federal supplement. This measure will impact Services League of Australia WA Budget 2014-2015 Budget Papers the most vulnerable in the Veteran Branch Incorporated deplores the which uses the Consumer Price Index community. Australian Government’s intention to and not the Male Total Average Note: The State President advised that wind back the indexing of Veterans’ Weekly Earnings and the Pensioner the three motions were initiated out of Disability Pensions to the pre 2007 and Beneficiary Living Cost Index National Veterans’ Affairs Committee. for the indexation from 1 July 2017 of They have been put to every state in Continued next page The Listening Post DEC 2014 37

• The RSLWA’s new Patron, the Hon Kerry Sanderson AO, attended the traditional Remembrance Day service at Kings Park and later met with members of the Churchlands Senior High School band, proudly showing off their new marching jackets sponsored by the RSL. formula of CPI only and calls on Resolved: the government to quarantine the STATE “That this Congress of the Returned Veterans’ Disability Pensions from CONGRESS & Services League of Australia WA the proposed changes to indexation. Branch Incorporated deplores the The Returned & Services League of seen as a fair and equitable move by Australian Government’s intention to Australia WA Branch Incorporated the parliament, which benefited our wind back the indexing of Veterans’ advises the Prime Minister and disabled veterans. The Government’s Disability Pensions to the pre 2007 Treasurer of Australia at its earliest objective to bring public spending formula of CPI only and calls on convenience of this decision of the under control in order to achieve a the government to quarantine the Congress. Furthermore, The Returned balanced budget is understandable, Veterans’ Disability Pensions from & Services League of Australia WA however, this particular provision the proposed changes to indexation. Branch Incorporated advises the is considered to be deplorable as it The Returned & Services League of Returned and Services League of imposes an unfair burden on our Australia WA Branch Incorporated Australia of this decision and calls disabled veterans many of whom are advises the Prime Minister and on the Returned and Services League struggling to adequately provide for Treasurer of Australia at its earliest of Australia to publicly support this themselves and their families and who convenience of this decision of the decision. have a right to expect fair treatment Congress. Furthermore, The Returned and compensation from the Parliament & Services League of Australia WA Supporting Statement: and the people of Australia for, in Branch Incorporated advises the The 2014 Budget presented to the many cases, debilitating injuries and Returned and Services League of Australian Parliament by the Treasurer conditions which they have suffered as Australia of this decision and calls on Mr Joe Hockey included, amongst a result of their service to the nation. The Returned and Services League other things, an initiative to wind back Including the Veterans’ Disability of Australia to publicly support this decision.” Moved, seconded and the method of indexing the Veterans’ Pension in this cost cutting measure unanimously carried. Disability Pension to the pre 2007 is manifestly wrong. The Veterans’ formula of CPI only. Since 2007, the Disability Pension is and always has Funeral Benefits Australian Parliament, with cross been a compensation payment which That the RSL both State and party support, has made changes to is awarded to those veterans with Federal with some urgency make the formula to include the Public proven entitlement to compensation representations to the respective Beneficiary Living Cost index with for injuries and conditions directly Ministers of Government responsible reference to the Male Total Average attributable to their Defence Force for this abnormality and at least bring Weekly Earnings as there was general Service. It is NOT and NEVER HAS the benefit under the VEA in line with acceptance that reference to the CPI BEEN a pension in the true sense of the other Acts and end this perceived alone did not reflect actual changes to the word and should be quarantined discrimination. community income standards of our from any changes to indexation to all disabled veterans. This was widely those other types of pensions. Continued over page 38 The Listening Post DEC 2014

Supporting Statement: for 95 years since 1916, marched onto The current benefits under the STATE the Perth Esplanade. Add to that tally Compensation Act that are in operation CONGRESS the families and friends, the children at the moment and the Acts Ex Service and the elderly who followed them and there is certainly sufficient justification members go to claim compensation Commemoration – are the Veterans Entitlement Act, for the RSL to lay claim to a small (VEA) The Safety Rehabilitation Recognition of the Horses piece of the Esplanade for a memorial and Compensation Act {SRCA) That the Returned & Services League centre bearing the words, ANZAC – and the Military Rehabilitation and included the horses sent overseas in the They did their duty they did their best. Compensation Act (MRCA). Under ANZAC Day service to commemorate Resolved: these Acts the compensation outcome their service to Australia and the men varies, but a glaring difference under who worked with them. “That the State President the Acts mentioned is the funeral agreed to write to the Western Supporting Statement: benefits paid to the family of an Australian Premier supporting eligible ex-service member. As can The horse played a vital part in the motion.” Moved seconded and be seen, the difference is a vast one the success of the Australian unanimously carried. from the Veterans Entitlement Act and servicemen, especially the Light the more recent SRCA and MRCA. Horse. Unfortunately, only one horse EDA Tax Exemption This difference must be addressed returned to Australia. Resolved: “That That the RSL both State and National with urgency. Under VEA a funeral the above motion be forwarded to pursue this Tax exemption issue benefit is a one-off payment towards the ANZAC Day Committee to be for EDA recipients to receive Tax funeral expenses of certain veterans addressed and also to sub-branches for Exemptions on Vehicles they purchase including recipients of special rate their consideration.” Moved seconded to bring them into line with the Special pension or EDA, former prisoners of and unanimously carried. Rate recipients. war, recipients of additional disability pension for specific disabilities, those Perth Esplanade Supporting Statement: whose death is accepted as being That the RSL (WA) President appeal At the moment those members who war or service caused and those who to the Premier, Hon. Colin Barnett are in receipt of the Special Rate of died in needy circumstances. Where to reserve a small area of Queen Pension (T&PI) enjoy the benefit of eligibility for a funeral benefit arises Elizabeth Quay for the construction of tax exemptions of vehicles that they due to a posthumous grant or increase a permanent Perth Esplanade history may happen to purchase. This emption to the rate of disability pension, the centre with provision for the display extends to parts and tyres that may amount payable as a funeral benefit is of the military history of the area and be required by that vehicle. These the rate applicable at the date of death. in particular its importance in the exemptions have been in place for Funeral benefit up to $2,000. MRCA: history of the six Western Australian some time. Those members who are The fact sheets provides the current Boer War Contingents and the 95 in receipt of the Extreme Disablement rates of compensation benefits that Anzac Day parades held on the Perth Allowance (EDA) only enjoy a part of may be payable under the Military Esplanade between 1916 and 2011. this benefit that is extended to the T Rehabilitation and Compensation Act &PI members. That is they receive a 2004 (MRCA). Maximum $10,971.47. Supporting Statement: tax exemption for parts and tyres of the SRCA: The fact sheet provides the All six Western Australian contingents vehicle they own. This is a ‘them and current rates of compensation benefits to the South African Boer War were us’ attitude and should not continue that may be payable under the Safety, farewelled on the Perth Esplanade. In to prevail. The tax exemptions on Rehabilitation and Compensation 1916 Perth’s first Anzac Day march vehicles for EDA recipients should be Act 1988 {SRCA) and the Defence through the City of Perth terminated revisited and corrected to allow them Act 1903. Maximum $10,971.47. The on the Perth Esplanade where the to enjoy the same tax benefit as those above information was extracted from Governor, Major General Sir Harry who are T&PI. the relevant Fact Sheets on the DVA Barron ended his address with a Resolved: website. quotation from a recent book about Gallipoli: “Some of us will not come “That the RSL both State and National Resolved: back. But all we ask, if that befall is pursue this Tax emption issue for EDA “That the RSL both State and this: within your heart be written this recipients to receive Tax Exemptions Federal with some urgency make single line memorial ‘He did his duty on Vehicles they purchase to bring representations to the respective he did his best’.” With the years the them into line with the Special Rate Ministers of Government responsible numbers on the Esplanade increased recipients.” Moved seconded and for this abnormality and at least bring reaching 45,000 in 1936. Uniformed unanimously carried. the benefit under the VEA in line with men and women have served Australia Phil Orchard the other Acts and end this perceived in peace time and in wars that begin CEO discrimination.” Moved seconded and with South Africa and continue to unanimously carried. Afghanistan. Count the numbers who The Listening Post DEC 2014 39

15th anniversary celebrated Members (pictured above) of the very cutting of a birthday cake by life active Mandurah Murray Vietnam Sub-Branch member Sue O’Donnell. Over 110 Veterans Group celebrated their 15th NEWS members attended the night and anniversary and unveiled an honours enjoyed the usual delicious sundowner board. The honour board lists all executive fare and camaraderie on the clubhouse committee and life members since verandah by the Murray River. The group dispatched more than inception and was unveiled by Mr 30 members to march during the Brien Bush, the group’s inaugural Teresa McPhee and RT Golding Albany ANZAC centenary weekend. President. This was followed by the Media/Public Relations Officer - MMVVG

RARE_BOD22561 40 The Listening Post DEC 2014 Cadets thrive in rain and mud This year’s West Australian Army Cadets (AAC) Brigade’s annual field exercise kicked off when 543 cadets and 142 staff stepped off busses into the rain and red, gravelly mud that is the Bindoon Military Training Area. Upon arrival, the cadets were placed into different tiers depending on their experience and age. Tier 1A was led by 2nd Lieutenant (AAC) Adam Winter, while Major (AAC) Bill Collidge took charge of 1B. Cadets were quick to impress with their willingness to learn. Tier 2A, led by Captain (AAC) Paul Rauchwald and his team camped near the airstrip and were treated to abseiling, archery, and the blow up confidence course as well as training in navigation, first aid and survival skills. Under the command of Captain (AAC) Marc Hall, Tier2B were kept busy at the Northam campsite with canoeing on the Avon River and mountain bike • Cadets show off their stuff during the annual field exercise. The Australian Army Cadets is a leading national youth development organisation, with around 16,000 Army Cadets in riding as well as navigation training. 213 units across Australia. For more information visit www.armycadets.gov.au

Michelle Eddy is hoping example will encourage more girls to based rivals 59 Army Cadet Unit, that her example will attend Tier 3 next year. skilfully led by Cadet Warrant Officer The Junior Leaders course was led Joshua Gomes, finally took out the encourage more trophy – having come so close over the girls to attend. by CAPT (AAC) Conrad Scott and they spent their week learning how past two years. to apply their skills and get the most The parade was reviewed by Captain (AAC) Hall always creates an out of those under their command. His Excellency the Honourable element of excitement for his troops - To break up the lessons and keep Wayne Martin AC, QC (the State this year they had ‘Operation Broken them entertained, the young leaders Administrator) and official guests Arrow.’ Using their learnt navigation were able to shoot both the F88 and included Brigadier Wayne Budd CSC skills, the cadets set off to search for F89 Minimi on the range, under the (Commander Australian Army Cadets) and rescue a wounded paratrooper and instruction of Captain Neil Bailey. and Brigadier Steve Coggin CSC, find her equipment. All were found (Commander 13 Brigade). Both His The dux of the course went to Cadet within the given time frame but, in Excellency and the two Brigadiers this exercise, the paratrooper did not Josh Morecombe (501 ACU Como) were clearly impressed with the cadets survive, perhaps more first aid training who takes home a Bronze AAC as they inspected the lines. Commendation for his superb efforts. in the future! As ever, musical support was provided Tier 3, led by Lieutenant Colonel On Saturday, October 4, everybody in spades by the Brigade’s finest – 51 (AAC) Bob Barber, took 56 of the came together for the annual Army Cadet Unit Swan Regiment Brigade’s finest out into the field. The Competition Day and ‘Cadet Drums and Pipes, who under the cadets chosen for this tier have to be Challenge,’ with the cadets being command of their Director, Captain physically fit and have had at least placed into sections to complete tasks. (AAC) Peter Jones, OAM – blew and 3 Annual Field Camps under their The competitions included rogaining, drummed up a storm! first aid, drill and military skills. belts. Cadet Sergeant Michelle Eddy Louisa Panetta (the only female cadet on the Tier) For the last few years, Christchurch LCPL (AAC) more than held her own amongst her Grammar School has been the unit male colleagues and is hoping that her to beat – but this year, Rockingham- The Listening Post DEC 2014 41 D-Day veteran storms the RSL NEW MEMBERS Today we introduce a new column about some of our new members…

Normandy veteran Bill Price (100) is our oldest ‘new’ member and he is a popular visitor to the ANZAC Club in Perth. He met the Governor, the Hon. Kerry Sanderson AO – who is the RSLWA’s Patron – during the Remembrance Day service at Kings Park. He and his wife Helen Playford divide their time these days between their bases in Perth and England, where Bill still has a home, but she says they both decided to become RSL members because they thoroughly enjoy the friendship and service at the ANZAC • D-Day landing veteran Bill Price flanked by RSLWA Vice President Denis Connelly and Club. the Governor, the Hon, Kerry Sanderson AO, shortly after Remembrance Day services at the State War Memorial. “We receive such a warm welcome and we love going to the ANZAC Club,” he was awarded the Legion of Honour He was transferred to the Royal Navy Helen said. “Since Matthew (Holyday) by a grateful French government. as part of the Channel crossing in has taken over it has been marvelous. “I was involved in the defence of convoy on the 5,000 ton Innerton, one Also Chef Michael (Hatcher) provides London, and the Battle of Britain, of the first merchant ships to be holed such excellent ‘home’ cooked meals, as a ‘gunner’” recalls Bill, who first and sunk on D-Day+1. The sinking that are great value.” joined the Territorial Army in 1938. “I helped create Mulberry Harbour Bill Price has been deeply involved in volunteered for new Brigade 76th LA breakwater off Arromaches-les-Bains assisting veterans for much of his life which started in parts of the UK with for the following Allied invasion forces and this was recognised in 2005 when 40mm Bofors artillery from 1942.” as part of Operation Overlord in 1944. Pharmacist Luke a passionate reservist Pharmacist Luke Wale is a passionate Pharmacy as the managing pharmacist. member of the Army Reserve who He has a Bachelor of Pharmaceutical joined the RSL to get to know the local Science and a Master of Pharmacy veterans in the Busselton area and which he completed at Griffith to support the work that they do for University on the Gold Coast. veterans and serving members. “I enlisted into the Army on 16 September 2006 and joined the defence “I am one of four brothers who are force in the role of rifleman in the all active serving members in the infantry core. I’ve been an active Australian Army,” Luke says. “I am member since then. very passionate about my service with the Army Reserves. My previous home In 2013, I completed a six-month deployment in the Solomon Islands unit was 41st RNSWR and I currently and while with Operation Anode I was parade with 11/28 RWAR at Bunbury.” awarded with the Soldiers Medallion • Luke Wale Luke (27) works at West Busselton for exemplary service.” 42 The Listening Post DEC 2014

UNITED AND KINDRED LISTING UNIT AND KINDRED NAME ABBREV POSITION ADDRESS CITY STATE P/C 11th Battalion AIF 13th Brigade WW2 11th Bn AIF 13th BDE WW2 President 1 Harvey St PEPPERMINT GROVE WA 6011 2/11th A.I.F. INFANTRY BATTALION 2/11th Bn AIF Assoc Secretary 70 Hawkstone Street COTTESLOE WA 6011 2/16th Battalion A.I.F. Association Inc 2/16th Bn AIF Assoc Secretary 86 Stickland Street SOUTH PERTH WA 6151 2/3rd Machine Gunners & Relatives Assoc of Western Australia Inc 2/3rd MC Bn President 201 Keane Street CLOVERDALE WA 6105 Airborne Forces Assoc of WA (Inc) Secretary No 8 Silverline Bend BERTRAM WA 6167 Allied Merchant Seamen Assoc (WA Branch) Merchant Smn Assoc WA Secretary 1 Cromer Rd BRENTWOOD WA 6153 Amercian Returned Military Services NMNBVA Secretary 12 Binburra Way MT NASURA WA 6112 Australian Ex-Services Atomic Survivors Assoc Atomic Survivers Assoc President 48/58 Canna Dr CANNING VALE WA 6155 Australian Red Cross Aust Red Cross Chairman PO Box 1239 PERTH WA 6844 Australian Special Air Service Assoc (WA Branch) Inc ASASRA (WA) Secretary PO Box 6137 SWANBOURNE WA 6010 British Ex-Services Assoc Inc. British Ex-Svc Assoc Secretary PO Box 842 KALAMUNDA WA 6926 Burma Thailand Railway Memorial Assoc Secretary 31 Geranium Place CANNING VALE WA 6155 Defence Reserves Association (WA Branch) INC Defence Reserves Secretary 21 Ednah Street COMO WA 6152 Ex Wrans Association WA Ex Wrans Secretary 1 Armada Close PORT KENNEDY WA 6172 Far East Stategic Reserve Navy Assoc W.A. Division FESR Navy Assoc Secretary PO Box 246 COMO WA 6952 Fleet Air Arm Assoc of Australian WA Division Secretary 26 Hefron Street MT HELENA WA 6082 HMAS Bataan /Tribal Class Destroyers Association (WA) Secretary 10 Kenton Court KINGSLEY WA 6026 HMAS Canberra-HMAS Shropshire Assoc (WA Div) Inc HMAS Can Shro Secretary 12 Hawker Street SAFETY BAY WA 6169 HMAS Hobart Assoc (WA Div) HMAS Hobart Assoc Secretary PO Box 290 KELMSCOTT WA 6991 Mandurah Murray Vietnam Veterans Group Inc Mandurah Murray VN Vets Gp Secretary PO Box 2203 MANDURAH WA 6210 N Class Destroyers Assoc WA Branch (Inc.) N Class Destoryers Secretary PO Box 54 WOOROLOO WA 6558 Malaya & Boreno Veterans Association WA Inc President 5 Penistone Street Greenwood WA 6024 National Servicemen’s Assoc of Australia (WA Branch Inc.), National Servicemens State Assoc (WA) Secretary 15 Lawley Rd LESMURDIE WA 6076 National Servicemen’s Assoc of Australia (WA Branch Inc.) Lower Secretary 19 Jeeda Close ALBANY WA 6331 Great South Sub-Branch National Servicemen’s Assoc of Australia (WA Branch Inc.) Secretary PO Box 1699 MANDURAH WA 6210 Mandurah/Murray Sub-Branch National Servicemen’s Assoc of Australia (WA Branch Inc.) NS Assoc of WA Secretary C/O PO Box 3180 BLUFF POINT WA 6531 Mid West Sub-Branch North American Veterans Unit North Amercian Veterans Secretary 7 Hallam Close BOORAGOON WA 6154 Partners of Veterans Association of Western Australia Inc Secretary 182 Lord Street PERTH WA 6000 Western Australian Branch of the Partners of Veterans’ Association Secretary PO Box 2435 WARWICK WA 6024 of Australia Inc RAAF Nursing Service Branch RAAFNS Branch President 5 Chalwell St ROCKINGHAM WA 6149 RAAF Police Assoication President 9 Ridge Cloasr EDGEWATER WA 6027 RAAF Vietnam Veterans Association of WA Inc. RAAF VN Vets Assocof WA Inc Secretary PO Box 2121 WARWICK WA 6024 RACT/RAASC/RAE(TN) Assoc of WA RACT/RAASC/RAE (TN) Assoc Secretary 45 Gwenyfred Road KENSINGTON WA 6151 C/- 13 CSSB 113 Workshop Coy, RAEME Assoc of WA Secretary Irwin Barracks, Stubbs Terrace KARRAKATTA WA 6010 Rhodesian Ex-Servicemen’s Assoc President PO Box 17 CANNINGTON WA 6107 Royal Australian Air Force Assoc (WA) Division RAAF Assoc WA Secretary AFME Bull Creek Drive BULL CREEK WA 6149 Royal Australian Army Nursing Corps Assoc (WA) Inc. Secretary 9 Napier Road MORLEY WA 6062 Royal Australian Army Ordnance Corps Assoc WA (Inc.) Secretary 16 Lorrimar Place MURDOCH WA 6150 Royal Australian Artillery Assoc (WA) Inc Secretary PO Box 881 CLAREMONT WA 6010 Royal Australian Engineers Assoc of WA Inc Secretary 26 Lithorne Way BALGA WA 6061 Royal Australian Navy Clearance Divers Assoc WA Chapter Secretary c/- AUSCDT Four HMAS Stirling ROCKINGHAM WA 6958 Royal Australian Navy Communications Branch Assoc (WA Branch) Secretary 5 Market St KENSINGTON WA 6151 Royal Australian Regiment Assoc (WA Branch) Secretary PO Box 56 COMO WA 6152 Royal Australian Signals Assoc (WA) Inc Secretary PO Box 3045 BELMONT WA 6104 Royal Marines Assoc (WA Branch) Secretary 73 Ridgehill Rise ROLEYSTONE WA 6111 Royal Military Police Association (WA Branch) State Rep 256 Bulwer Street PERTH WA 6000 Royal Naval Assoc Marmion Branch, Northern Suburbs Secretary 7 Austin Way PADBURY WA 6025 The Royal Naval Assoc Rockingham & District Branch WA Chairman 1 Richard Close WAIKIKI WA 6168 Royal Western Australia Regiment Association RWAR Assoc Secretary 16 Pomelo Way SEVILLE GROVE WA 6112 Submariners Assocation (Australia Branch) Secretary 3/11 Mathowa Street MIDLAND WA 6056 Submarines Assoc of Australian (WA Branch) Secretary 26 Grayswood Retreat ERSKINE WA 6210 The Aust Federation of T&PI Ex-Servicemen and Women WA Branch Inc. Secretary PO Box 2035 ROSSMOYNE WA 6148 The Royal Green Jackets Association Chairman 106 Alfreda Avenue NORANDA WA 6062 The Royal Naval Assoc Perth (WA Branch) Inc Secretary 106 Lansdowne Road KENSINGTON WA 6151 The Rockingham and District Branch of the Royal Naval Association Secretary 3 Arkle St BALDIVIS WA 6171 The Association of Extremely Disabled War Veterans’ (WA Branch Inc) Secretary 48 Leonora St COMO WA 6152 United Kingdom Combined Ex-Services Federation President PO Box 52 ROCKINGHAM WA 6967 Vietnam Logistical Support Vets Assoc (WA) Inc. Secretary 19 Simagra Way YANGEBUP WA 6164 Vietnam Veterans Motor Cycle (WA) Inc Secretary PO Box 1442 WANGARA WA 6947 WA RSL Bowls Section Secretary 6B Civic Drive WANNEROO WA 6065 War Widow’s Guild of Australia WA Inc Secretary 15 Plantation Street MENORA WA 6050 Western Australian University Regiment Assoc Inc. Secretary PO Box 317 KALAMUNDA WA 6926 WRAAC Association (WA) Secretary PO Box 6149 EAST PERTH WA 6892 WRAAF Branch - RAAF Assoc Secretary c/- RAAFA Bull Creek Drive BULLCREEK WA 6149 Z Special Unit Association of WA Inc. Secretary 28A Houston Ave DIANELLA WA 6059 The Listening Post DEC 2014 43

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Provided by Sudoko.com.au Contact the Welfare Officer on 9287 3707 for further information. 44 The Listening Post DEC 2014 Notices  1RAR PHOTO  WA RSL Bowls This photo is allegedly of a 1 RAR The 48th National RSL Bowls Carnival is being soldier on day four of his tour in conducted in Perth from 29 December 2014 to Vietnam which was given to the 5 January 2015. The WA RSL Bowls Section Public Affairs Officer at HQ 7 Bde. wishes to congratulate the following West Australians chosen to represent WA at this Can you identify the person so that prestigious annual event: P Hutton, K Manton, the photo can be passed on to him M Piggot, K Cannon, P Griffiths, G Murray, or his family? M Ong, M Sear, E Widermanski, R Knapp, A point of contact would also be R Monger, P Johnston,T Alden, B Collins, W appreciated. Tan, R Beazley, D Adams, N Conduit, L Mola, Please contact the 7 Bde PAO at M Hughes, G Wooldridge, I White, B Cowan, [email protected] or J Weir, R Prosser and N O’Halloran. The [email protected] members represent both current and ex serving members from within the three major forces. The interstate Test series takes place at Yokine Districts Bowling Club from 29 to 31 December and the National Fours competition is being  OCS 1966 Graduation Class staged at both Yokine and Osborne Park CAN YOU 50th Reunion Bowling Clubs from 2 to 5 January 2015. We HELP? The 50th reunion of Officer Cadet School (OCS) extend a very warm welcome and invitation to 1966 graduation class is fast approaching. all members from the WA bowling fraternity and in particular the services community to come  Janet McDonald At this stage the plan is to hold the event at the along and witness the comradery, friendship For some years I have tried to trace the career Royal Military College (RMC) around 17 June and the true spirit in which this competition is of my grandfather’s sister Janet McDonald when 2016. played. And who knows, you may even bump I am in Perth. Janet McDonald or Macdonald Chris Hunter and Dave Morton are our Canberra into one of your ‘old’ service buddies from years was I believe the matron of the repat hospital planning team. I am the class monitor charged gone by. near Fremantle. with putting together an up to date class list. For further information regarding the carnival, or She was a nursing sister in WWI and family From a possible attendance of 68 so far I have for future participation in RSL Bowls, (next year history says she was on Lemnos. Janet 33 confirmed details, 10 deceased and another the carnival is in Launceston Tasmania) please received an MBE and marched in uniform at 26 or so of whom we have no data. I have listed contact Carnival Director, Phil Griffiths King G’s coronation, but seems to have left no the ‘missing’ below; if you can help with any 0412 224 570. spoors in Perth. Where should look? I think the contact details it would be greatly appreciated. ------Repat Hospital is no more. Geoff Adler, Norm Bell, Alan Blackman, John  Meals For Your Members Anthony Griffiths Bray, Brian Coolahan, Frank Doerr, Clive If there are any RSL Sub-Branches out there [email protected] Dutton, Merv Fair, Peter Ford, Norm Fry, Daryl who find it a struggle to provide a quality meal Haber, Jim Knox, Dick Lawler, Ron Lenard, service to their members on a regular basis Graham Locke, Peter Lynch, Ross Milne, Garry I think we can help. Reunions Montgomery, John Pronk, Ron Randell, John  Tingira Boys Unite JR Reunion 2015 Rhoden, Neil Spence, Mick Steel, Graeme We have a team of very experienced people Stevens, Terry Verall and Ian Yerbury. who are more than qualified to provide this The Tingira Australia Association will stage the Chris Hunter will contact you all in due course service. A lease situation of the kitchen facilities JR Reunion 2015 in Sydney from Monday 9 to discuss what activities you would prefer for would be the ideal with the aim of bringing low November to Friday 13 November 2015. cost varied meals to all your members and their our reunion. “This will be the biggest navy reunion to be held Paul Coleman guests. in Sydney for many years. The Tingira team is [email protected] For any further details regards the team please excited and are now prepared to deliver a great contact Ric Giblett of the Serpentine-Jarrahdale ------week for our Tingira Members, former Junior  Sub-Branch on 0400 522 651. Recruit (JR) shipmates and all associated with 3rd Intake HMAS LEEUWIN Junior ------the Tingira Boys of past and present in Sydney” Recruits [1961] – 2nd National  Free Career Service said Tingira President Lance Ker. Reunion Soldier On is pleased to introduce their new free “We have a few surprise’s in store, it’s all about July 10-12, 2015, Maroochydore RSL career service in partnership with Konekt. tradition and commemoration combined with All members of the 3rd Intake of HMAS Konekt have partnered with Soldier On to renewing and making new friendships. HMAS LEEUWIN Junior Recruits, their family / friends, provide free career services to former ADF Vampire in Darling Harbour at the Australian Members and their families that are looking and particularly those of you who missed our first National Maritime Museum, the Tingira Memorial (and 50th year) Anniversary Reunion in 2011, are to secure new employment and successfully at Rose Bay and the RAN Naval Heritage transition to the next phase of their lives. This urged to attend our second reunion to be dubbed Museum at Garden Island will be playing a the “now turning 70 Reunion” at the Maroochy service is offered nationwide as Konekt have 34 major role in the week long activities for these offices across Australia, including in all capital RSL. Contact Colleen Platten on 0439 737 564, dedicated past and present ‘JR’ sailors of the cities and most major regional centres. The email [email protected] for information / RAN”. services provided by Konekt will be: www.jrreunion.org.au applications - or Bouncer Wiseman 1. Vocational Assessment. [email protected] (07) 38484349, email [email protected] 2. Skills4Work Training. 3. Job-Seeking and Employment Placement. If you are interested in finding out more about this service or know anyone who would be JOIN THE RSL NOW interested in this service, please do not hesitate Check our website at www.rslwahq.org.au or phone our to contact Ms Danielle Clout (danielle.clout@ Membership Officer Kathy Clark on soldieron.org.au) and she will pass your details 9287 3705 or email [email protected] onto Konekt. The Listening Post DEC 2014 45 Horsemen have a rich history

Continued from page 8 different from the original unveiled memorial and shipped it complete with in 1932 at Port Said. That memorial, a polished Gabo Island granite plinth “Yet it can be argued that the success partly funded by troops, was damaged to Albany where the first ANZAC of the Sinai and Palestine Campaign, beyond repair during the Suez Crisis, convoy assembled before departure in which the actions of the Desert on the night of December 26, 1956. to Egypt. The new memorial on the Mounted Corps were critical, has led United Arab Republic later agreed to original’s base was unveiled at Mt directly to the present day situation in a request by the Australian and NZ the Middle East,” Mr Aspinall said. Clarence on 11 October, 1964, by governments to release the damaged Prime Minister Sir Robert Menzies. On 2 November 1917, only two days after the capture of Beersheba and well before the Campaign was over, a letter signed by Lord Balfour to the Jewish financier Lord Rothschild stated that Britain would commit to the establishment of a Jewish state. This letter, known as the Balfour Declaration, was not made public until 1920. Britain eventually honoured this commitment with David Ben-Gurion delivering the Declaration of the Establishment of the State of Israel on 14 May 1948. Mr Aspinall paid tribute to the initiative of the Apex Club of Albany, led by Mr John Moyle, for constructing the road to the summit, replacing a ‘proverbial goat track’ and to First World War veteran Ross Steele, who conceived and vigorously pursued the idea of having the remains of the memorial brought to Albany in 1960. FOOTNOTE: The memorial has • Nearly 18,000 horses were taken on the first two convoys out of Albany and they were an incredible history and is in fact not forgotten at the Desert Mounted Corps Memorial service. Not all were honoured in Canberra Doug Groome (93) sat at home On 13 May 1943 one of the starboard A full tour of the Halifaxes was just in Albany while other Bomber engines was on fire over Bochum nine trips so Warrant Officer Groome Command survivors were honoured in Germany’s Ruhr Valley, and proved to be a true survivor. by the Prime Ministers of Britain a German night-fighter had the “I put it down to a bit of and Australia. Lancaster and its seven crew in its sights. concentration and an awful lot of “To be honest,” he admits modestly luck,” he says. “Given some of the about being overlooked for the They were sitting ducks – “we were burning very brightly from the right situations I was in, I was lucky to get gathering, “I was a little put out.” wing” – when the German decided away with it.” Doug Groome is a self-effacing to abide by an unofficial gentlemen’s Mr Groome emigrated to Perth man with an impressive history of decree of not shooting down an from England in 1957 and moved to completing two tours of duty as a aircraft in trouble. The fighter left, Albany in 1959. pilot with the UK-based Bomber and the Lancaster limped back to Command in the Second World War England. He said that although he missed – the first tour of 23 sortees flying “After that I joined 192 squadron and out on the trip to Canberra, he was Lancasters from 1943 and he recalls flew Halifaxes. We did nine trips; grateful for the subsequent support he one particularly well. then the war finished.” had received from the RSL. 46 The Listening Post DEC 2014 ANZAC – a teenage perspective Mary-Therese Shanks (17), from You see it in the forces; An inner strength of comradery; Mandurah St John Ambulance Officer, soldier and cadet, That’s just the Aussie way. Cadets, greatly impressed the judging Who bravely gave their lives; It’s what flows through volunteers panel when she offered this poem Lest we forget. Like you, and me; during recent testing for the RSLWA You see it in the volunteers; It’s the spirit, Spirit of ANZAC Cadet of the Year Firies, First Aiders, S.E.S, Of the A-N-Z-A-C! Competition for 2014 at the Belmont All those who serve the people; Sub-Branch. We are the ANZACs of today, Doing more not less. Serving our country; Mary-Therese moved from Queensland In every single way. to Mandurah five months ago and she So what is this mark? has been a cadet for nearly three years. That makes us all stand out A culture where all the work we do, Mary-Therese has home schooled all Is it the way we say things, Is seen as fun; her life and loves writing poetry. Like ‘Mate it’s your shout’. Always pushing the limits, Taking life at the run. Bill Collidge Is it the fact that when, Chairman of the RSLWA Youth Committee Fire, flood, or cyclone, As I glance around this room, Fill a town with debris, I see my friends and fellow volunteers; The Spirit of ANZAC The people who are there to help; And realise you’re the heroes, Come from all over our great country. Whose impressions will last with me There’s a drumming, a pulsing, for years. In every Aussie’s heart, Is it that we live? By the unspoken Aussie creed, To all my fellow Aussies, An undeniable spirit, Those striving to honour the ANZACs That sets us all apart. That whether in war or peace; We’ll always help a mate in need. of the past, It’s the flame that drove the diggers, My hat goes off to you, Through all the hell of war, It’s the link that unites, And I pray, that the spirit of our An unexplainable force that exudes, The ANZAC’s with the soldiers of forefathers, From our inner most core. today, May last. Centenary for Army Pay The Royal Australian Army the Middle East on 21 October Pay Corps (RAAPC) celebrated 1914. The first Chief Paymaster its centenary by having a was LtCol Thomas W. Jolliffe, formal dinner on Saturday 20 CMG. September in the Australian War LtCol John Eddington Memorial. AM RFD (Retd) At that dinner some 190 current Note: LtCol John Eddington serving and retired RAAPC AM RFD (Retd) commenced members and partners celebrated his military service in 1968, the proud history of one of commissioned in 1975 as a the Army’s smallest and least RAAPC Officer, was a Platoon understood but essential Corps Commander at the parade in that has contributed to the Bandiana when the ARA RAAPC effective management of soldiers component was raised and pay and allowances since the became the first RAAPC Officer beginning of WWI. to become HOC RAAPC in 1999. The Australian Army Pay During his service he deployed Corps (AAPC) was originally to Cambodia, Papua New formed on 21 September 1914 Guinea, Iraq and Afghanistan Princely salute to fallen with Major Albert G. Farr being as either a Financial Adviser or appointed as the Commanding Pay and Financial Inspector. He • Prince Edward, Earl of Wessex, visited the State Officer of the 1st Australian retired from the ARA in 2005 War Memorial in Kings Park on 7 November to lay Army Pay Details Unit. It and completed 44 years’ service a wreath on behalf of the Royal Family. He was consisted of three officers and in the Australian Army when he accompanied by State President Graham Edwards. 22 Other Ranks who deployed to retired from the ARES in 2013. The Listening Post DEC 2014 47

They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old. Age shall not weary them nor the years condemn. At the going down of the sun, and in the morning. We will remember them. Lest we forget.

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