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There IS st1ll a long way to go and he hopes that more sub-branches will respond to this most worthy cause. RSL SUB-BRANCHES ,.. UNIT & KINDRED ASSOCIATONS Boyup Brook ...... 100.00 7 Army Troops Coy RAE ...... 100.00 Kalgoorlie ...... 20.00 Friendly Union of Servicemens Wives, Maylands Railways ...... 100.00 Mothers, Sisters & Daughters ...... 5.00 Moora ...... 700.00 WP.AAC Association (WA Branch) ...... 200.00 Ravensthorpe ...... 50.00 BUS~NESS ' DONATIONS Toodyay ...... 150.00 Brunswick District Ladies RSL WOMEN'S AUXILIARIES Bowling Club ...... 50.00 Boy up Brook ...... 200.00 Kenneth Broadhurst Architects ...... 3,000.00 Ongerup Bowling Club ...... 20.00 Perenjori Ladies BoV~Iing Club ...... 20.00 INDIVIDUAL DONATIONS W.A. Lotteries Commission ...... 500,000.00 Back, B. Gardiner, Mr & Mrs B. Moore, Mr & Mrs A. Barrell, C. Gfeller, Mr·& Mrs F. Oszinski, Mr & Mrs Bassett, M. Glancy, M. Rogers, J. Beck, D. Hall, A.W. Ryan, Mrs J. Blackburn, H. & J. Hall, F. Saw, A.J. & M.H. Butterly, Mrs E. Hammer, Mrs V. Tarr, B.A. Collins, J.V. Jones, A.W. Waring, G.L. Critchley, G. Leane, J. Warren, .Mr Cruikshank, J. Maplethorpe, G. Williams, Mr Da Silva, Mrs S. McCaffery, K.J. Williams, M. Dunmow, Mr & Mrs J. McDonald, P. Willis, G. l ANZAC CLUB MEMBERS - PLEASE HELP Anzac Club is unrque, because each member of the League is automatically a member of the Club. It is a handy club to belong to,. whether you live in the metropolitan area or in the country: when yo 1,.1 need a quiet rest and a col_d beer, your Club is at your service. (We also serve tasty, satisfying and not-at-all-expensive lunches). Yes, your Anzac Club is certainly worth retaining. · Unfortunately, running the Club costs money and ·in recent times the takings were below the cost of running. And that is why we are asking you all for supP.ort. Help us directly, bypersonally patronising the Club when visiting the city for pleasure or for qusiness. Help us, by suggesting to the committee of your Unit Association to arrange for the1honthly meetings, or a special / function, to be held at your Club. And - private functions for members may also be beld at the Club. We cater for all types of arrangements-- the menus and the costs can be very effectively discussed with the Club Manager. The more the Club is used, the better service we can provide for you. So, remember: This, your Club, is worth retaining .. bqt YOUR SUPPORT IS ESSENTIAL! P.S. For function information do not hesitate to contact your friendly Club Manager, MIKE GIBBON on 325 9079. Llatenlng Poat- Winter 1992 - P~~ge 5 ! .. There's no better time than spring to see Wits magnificent variety of . wildflowers. And there's no better way than with a Westrail coach tour. Choose from seven leisurely tour itineraries with departure dates August to October to suit your travel timetable. All tours are inclusive of meals, private facility accommodation and feature a Coach Captain, Hostess and Botanical Guide. You'll receive a beautiful full colour book 'Wildflowers of Western Australia' with Westrail's compliments. NORTHERN WILDFLOWER SPECTACULAR A 5 day discovery tour ot W.Ns stunning northern wildflowers. See sunny Geraldton, coastal and inland wildflowers. Kalbarri National Park and the Murchisort River l Gorges. Adult $695, Pensioner $685. ALSO AVAILABLE. 5 day Outback Wildflowers. Adult $655, Pensioner $645. 3 day Northern Wildflower Preview. Adult $390, Pensioner $380. 8 day Northern Wildflower Wilderness (Carnarvon and Exmouth). Adult $975, Pensioner $965. · SOUTHERN FORESTS AND. FLOWERS 6 days in the majestic South West with mile upon mile of glorious wildflowers. See Busselton, Augusta, Pemberton, Walpole, Albany plus the rugged Stirling Ranges. Adult $750, Pensioner $740. . ALSO AVAILABLE 3 day Southe.rn Wildflower Preview. Adult $"380, Pensioner $3 70. 6 day Rainbow / Esperance Coast Wildflowers. Adult $755, Pensioner $745. BOOKINGS AND BROCHURES WEsTRAIL W~STR~IL TRA~EL CENTRE, City Ra1l StatiOn, Wellmgton Street, Perth. r ..'IRAVEL TelephQne (09) 326 2159: STD free 008 099150 ,. ~CENTRE or·Western· Australian Tourist Centres. Page 8 - Listening Post - Winter 1992 Northem Territory's War Service Memorial Year · ' The sentiment was echqed. by Mr Bert Bryant of West":lead, NSW, a member of the Darwin Infantry· Battalion who returned . for the commemoration service of February 19. · "I write. ~op . ing that ... we can pass on our congratulations to all concerned in the end result of the celebrations-a spectacle Darwin can be proud ~f," M_r Bryant wrote to the Northern Territory News. I VJOuld ~lso like, on b~half of the group, to thank all the Dar~m people, busmess and townspeople alike, who opened up their hearts to us and gave us a welcome genera.lly re~erved for royalty." . Many dignitaries also took the time to thank organisers: patron of the Northern Territory's War Service Memorial Year Sir William Keys former Governor-General Sir Zelman Cowan, 'senator Joc.elyn Newman•. Senator Robert Ray, Sir Charles Court, Veterans' Affairs Minister Ben Humphreys· Chief of the General Staff Lieutenant General Joh~ Coates a.nd National Party Leader Tim Fischer all wrote congratulatory letters. Mr Coward s.aid subsequent events in regi9nal centres, orgamsed largely by the commumties A crowd of~ore than 7000 !Jathered at the Cenotaph, Bicentennial Park, Darwm, for the official commemoration service on 19 themselves, .were just as successful. February 1992, the 50th anniversary of the first of 64 air raids on But the Northern Territory's War Service Darwin. Memorial Year- and its appeal to interstate visitors - does not end there. Scores of letters, personal visits and phone calls received by the organisers of the Northern All those who served in the Northern Territory Territory's 1992 War· Service Memorial Year have theatre during World Wpr 11 and return to the front confirmed the success of·the year to date. ·line before November 19'92 wi 11 receive a special VIP veteran identification pin. · The Memorial Year Director. Mr Andrew Coward, said major commemorative events held in Darwin, MrCoward said it was important to all Australians"'' Batchelor and Katherine ill February and March that those who served on the nation's home front augured extremely well for the rest of the year. line 50 years ago were honoured. , "We had hundr.eds of veterans, both service and . ·:we are. re~ognising . a unique g~neration, a civili~n .. in Darwin for the events pf F~bruary 18 and umque penod m Australta's history, and putting the 19, de~gned to commemorate the start of the Battle focus on 1942, the most critical year in Australia'S" · of Australia 50 years ago. modern history," he said. . "These people came from all over AustraHa, and "Those wh.9 served their nation at that time. will we had several large groups from as far as the never be forgotten. Our reward as organisers has United ·states. been the huge turn-out and the joy on the faces of our VIP veterans as they meet each other often for "In the weeks following the sunl)~t service and the first time in half a century." ' veterans' reception on February 18 an.d .the official The program includes events up to mid- commemoration service on Febru.ary 19 (the 50th ~ovember : anniversary of the first Japanese · air" attack on April was Heritage Month, which mcluded an extensive program of Anzac Day Darwin) the tribtJtes started to flood in. commemorations. ..- · "The main theme of the comments We've had has been praise for the organisers and for the hospitality May was the pOth anniversary of the Battle of-the ~nd. of Territorians.:· Coral Sea the Northern Territory joined the rest of A~stralla m commemorating its significance. A letter from Mr George Warr of Box Hill North, Reumons and memorial services were a . huge Victoria, sl:l.ms·up the feeling: drawcard for visitors from the United States - "Never before in my life have I been in a city, inc!uding visits by the destroyer USS Fletcher and . including my own Melbourne, where I felt the the frigates Ouellett and Reuben James. people were. really gla~ to see me," ·.he wrote. "I am . Jun~, a.peak visitor m9nth, includes the famous. glad I came Back. When 11 meetSt Peter at th.e Pearly ~ougamv1llea and Baru11.9a festivals, ·a sound and Gates I will refuse to enter unless I am guatanteed a light: spectacular and the start of the Northern. leave pass for 19-2-2042." Territory show circuit. Llatenlng Poet- Winter 1112- P~~ge 7 -/ . .Jik . ·. 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The show circuit continues into July along with ·october's program includes the Honda Masters the Darwin Cup Carnival, Navy Week a~d the 1942 Games· in Alice Springs, the Henley on Todd Services .on Parade variety concert. Regatta and the Barefoot Mudcrab Tying August is Asia Month, and also encompasses the Championships. B~ttle of ~ustralia Bowls' Tournament, the Daly The · Memorial Y.ear ends with Remembrance R1ver Fest1val, the Australian · Safari Car Rally, Month in November. Remembrance Day,. November Barrow Creek Races and rodeos in· Mataranka 11 , will be observed in all Territory centres and a Darwill, Tennant Creek and Alice Springs. ' Remembrance Day Service at the Adelaide River September, Papua New Guinea Month focuses War Cemetery will be a fitting official conclusion for on the close ties between the Top End ot.'Australia the year-long memorial. and our northern neighbour. In addition Alice For further information please contact: Frontline, Springs will h·ost a "Needle to Anchor" weeke'nd the PO Box 3146, Darwin NT 0801. Telephone Heart to Heart Variety Club car rally wi·ll €nd at (089) 89 7458, Facsimile (089) 89 7601, or your Yulara and a rodeo will be held at Daly Waters. nearest Northern Territory Government Tourist Bureau. Darwin - February 1942 We knew that the defences were inadequate. the way down - Wow! lt's a relief to hear the "Tokyo Rose" had been telling us all about explosion even though there are great shuddering ourselves and how Australians would be able to earth movements with dirt, and who knows what, have races every day and plenty of beer when the falling everywhere. lt is from one of these that some Japs took over. One night shortly before the raid she of our airmen are buried alive with a direct hit on the announced that the RAAF had been camouflaging trench, Our Army boys on the perimeter. are doing the han_gars for several days - just to hide a few their best but the shells are puffing harmlessly 3000 ineffective Wirraways. ft below. Singapore. had fallen - the.n Ambon and other And Bernie had said, "Hang on a minute while I islands. duck in and get me tin hat!" We didn't have long to wait ... History has recorded much about that rqid and Bernie Slattery (of Perth) and I are having early after all history is peoples' opinions- the truth can lunch prior"to going on duty. The sirens sound as be the lie. lt is aQ.act that the life of every single they attack and we race for the trenches with human being is~ li1story that can never be repeated machine-·gun bullets zipping all around us. Looking and for this reason I want to record some of my own up I can see the eyes of the pilots throu.gh their thoughts and impressions. goggles some 20 or 30ft overhead. The broad outline is. for historians; whether they Bernie says: 'Just hang on a minute, Tom, while I allow the record or not to be swayed by bias is a duck in and·get me tin hat'. But I don't consider, even matter for them although there are things 1. may for a split second, waiting outside the Mess in an question. open area while Bernie gets his helmet. Fortunatel.y there is a happy ending - or lt is a fact that RAAF pers·onnel were ordered to beginning - as Bernie joins me shortly afterwards leave --the aerodrome. r do not, for one moment, in the trench to reach which I have broken all consider this was meant that they should run away records. The Zeros zip up and down, machine-guns but merely to disperse to points adjacent. lt was blazing while the dive-bombers do just that, and we commonly said that invasion was immiment, so the see the bombs Zeros tumble out. order to disperse may have come from officers not authorised or qualified to give it. Making sure my tin hat is on tight, I peer out and see one just outside the 'drome - th~ bomb flops lt might be borne in mind that many of those out falling over end for end, headmg for what officers were actually· civiliaos in uniiorm - appears to be the place we were drinking las_tnight. doctors, dentists and other professional men. Most There is a tremendous ,Whoosh' as lots of thmgs go had probably' never undergone combat training in up (and my head goes down becau_se the Zeros are any shape or farm. But lack of proper training still coming). applied not only to the officers; man of the NCOs Gleaming in the sun, the silvery ~ombers p r ese~t and other ranks were trandesmen. Oh yes, they had a magnificent spectacle (in oth-er circumstances) m hand.led firearms and faced discipline - perhaps perfect 'V' formation. two weeks training as 'rookies' under a bellowing They're the worst. I ca.ns~e the bullets cutting_the Sergeant Major (much of it forming 'fours' and daisies and then the blok'.:! s gone past. The dive- marching on a par·ade ground).and then sho-t out to bombers 1 can see as well as the ·bomb, but those a Squadron to do-their normal work as fitters and high-level bombers at 15,000 ft and ~he scream all turn~rs, wireless operators and so on. Listening Po.t - Wlnter1812 - Pege I ~V1Sta Hotel Lffi_JALICE SPRINGS A Vista International Hotel . ·Nestled at the foothiBs of-the MacJ)onneH This product is made of particle board covered with melamine. The top is co vered with tough and durable polypropylene plastic or rubber which is easy to keep ranges clean. Designed and manufactured ·in Australia, FOOT- Offering panoramic MATE is a unique footrest. 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Postcode ...... ,...... asc Page 10 - Llatenlng Post- Winter 1H2 -/ officers inexperienced in warfare; if so, it was soon Darwin - February 1942 cont .... proved·to be ~eversed . · Even so, there were very few of the airmen at the TOM GRIFFITH 25570 Ex-Sgt RAAF base who had been issued with firearms. In our Ed: Copyr.ight remains with the Author. quarters there were· perhaps 20%. Rifles were on . . ' hand to be i~sued to all but they had been sitting in cases outsid.e th~ ~rderly room for some 1o days before the ra1d wa1tmg for someone to do something about them. · Air Defence ofDarwin They went up in'a bomb explosion in that first raid. We of the_met. section were fairly well-off for staff. .1·942-1944 Due to the evacuees coming from Koepang, Ambon and other islands we ha<;! something like 19; from On 19 February 1942, four of the six ~apanese memory I believe our establishment was five. So we carriers that bombed Pearl Harbour launched were not overworked and shifts were shortened. another surprise attac~ . Eighty-one planes were launched against Darwin whose harbour was full of On being told to leaye the 'drome we went to a ship~ . swimming-hole in a nearby creek for a few hours. Eight ships were sunk, two were beached and later refloated and many of the oth·er 35 ships in the I would like to support Mr H. Williams, of harbour were damaged by bomb or machine gun Australind, who, in his letter to the "West Australian" fire. Darwin town ·and the RAAF aerodrome were on 3 March this year, explained the ·position pretty also heavily damaged by the raid. · well. · He wrote, for example, that when the dust cleared, the siren attempted to blow the all-clear Darwi.n would have been without any air defence and the sound that came out was like the gas except that 10 Kittyhclwks of the US 33rd Rursuit warning. Squadron en route to Java had turned back to Darwin. Five of the aircraft landed while the other We heard thi~ in our trench and in that stinking, five remained in the air. In command in the air was dusty, sweaty atmosphere we unpacked and wore Lieut. Robert G. Oestreicher who spotted Japanese our gas m·asks. Later there was a report that a gas planes diving on. the Kittyhawks. He shouted a · storage tank in Darwin had gone up and someone warning that Zeros were attacking. However three had sounded tlie 'gas' siren. of the Kittyhawks were quickly shot down with two I don't know what really happened but quite likely of the pilots being killed. A fourth American airman, his version is correct because the phone lines were although wounded, managed to land his damaged all down and no-one had any idea of what was going aircraft. Lieut. Oestreicher was the only pilot who on except in the immediate vicinity. stayed in the air during the raid and was able to He went on to say that qn 20 February a high- shoot down two Japanese pl"nes although only one ranking officer in a utility took him as assistant to kill was confirmed. The five-Kittyhawks that had stand on the back with a megaphone and instruct landed were either destroyed on the ground or were any airmen southbound to return to the airport. He shot down before they were able to regain combat believes it was Group Captain Sch~rger. ·altitude. Two of these pilots, including their Corr:tmanding Officer, Major Floy.d Pell, were also lt may have been the officer who saw me about the killed. A second raid of 54 bombers two hours later same time crossing to .the Mess. He ordered me iri'1mediately to the Tower to take up Spotting Duty on the same day met no resistance in the air. Anti- and stand by the siren, where I remained for some aircraft guns that day destroyed four Japanese aircraft and probably destroyed another. four (1 ). hours before resuming normal met. shift. The vantage point gave me a g.rand view of the ~undreds The raids on 19 February were the first two of 64' of civilians with their few belongings trekkmg south raids against the Darwin are~ . Two books, by on the Stuart Highway. Douglas Lockwood in 1966 (2) and by Timothy Hall A few days after the raid I'm sitting on th~ steps of in 1980 (3) have tended to concentrate attention on our hut about five pm when we see several .o( our the first two raids. This article attempts to tell the aircraft land .and offload men. The eventual total story of the other raids on Darwin that lasted for 21 must be a couple of hundred and we learri they are months. Other towns raided were also mentioned, but main attention is on air defence when firstly our boys who have been picked up ~t Tennant American pile>ts in Kittyhawks and then Aqstralian Creek and British Spitfire pilots met the Japanese in That would be. those 'two-week trained, numerous air battles over Darwin. Using the disqiplined airmen, unarmed,' about whom those information from.the Air ForC'e official war'histories, people who were not. there and n~ve~ knew the as well as other sources, an attempt has been made danger of invasion are now refernng to as to highlight both Japanese and Australian Australia's 'Shame'. casualties and air losses. There is no authoritative How.the hell would they know? I just wonder what list·of either Alliea or Japanese aircraft losses so the they'd have done. accompanying chart is the best estimate from a As far as the Aniiy is concerned I do not believe number of sources. . · that any of the!ll ran ~way . The.re may h~ve peeR Darwin and its nearby airfi~lds bore the brunt of orders .for. dispersal for~ short t1me, possible from Japanese attacks on mainland Australia. However Listening Post- Winter 1992- Pi!Q• 11 BALUS ••• The 'birds;of PNG ·Reviewed by FL TL T John Benn_ett from 'RAAF News' Recently released on video, BALUS was The four-year New Guinea campaign of made as a film in 1982 to commemorate the WWII is covered by some dramatic combat 60th anniversary of the fust manned night shots of ground attacks by US B:25s and in Papua New Guinea. 30SQN 'Whispering Death' Beaufighters, BALUS, pidgin for bird, is the word WGCDR 'Blackjack' Walker, who led applied to aircraft in PNG. In 1992 Captain 30SQN t<;> New Guinea, is interviewed, as is Frank Hurley · led an expedition of two Bobby Gibbes, we!l-known 3SQN fighter seaplanes to make tbe first flights in the pilot who started Gibbes Sepik Airways after territory. Featured is rare footage of him the war. His ex-RAAF Norseman utility flying Curtiss Seagull G-AUCU where he transports flew patrol officers around the became exposed to the hazards which have mountainous interior surveying sites for new confronted aviators since: rain, low cloud and airfields and these aircraft are shown supply mist in the rugged terrain, the lack of dropping to the ground survey teams. navigation facilities and the dangers of the Most pilots over the 60 years have been unforgiving remoteness. Australian, ·but the film ends with the The discovery of gold in the late 1920s was emergence of local pilots flying with the a great boost to aviation. Instead of porters national airline, Air Niugini. having to trudge with 40lb packs through the This 50-minute video gives good coverage jungle, an airfield was built at Wau, and this to the trhill of flying in PNG and the dangers was to become one of the busiest in the world. 1942 as A44-l for operation in PNG. which l!Viators have held in great respect. Another constructed at nearby Bulolo As the gold rush was important to the Some good colour aerial photography makes enabled goldslredges and power plants to be territory in the 1930s, copper was to become this a professional droduction and flown in from the coast by Guinea Airways crucial in the 1980s, with exploration teams entertainment for those wh"C>nave an interes,t and Bulolo Gold Dredging. using helicopters surveying for copper ore in PNG, and of value to Australian aviation Shown flying are their Junkers G.31 and transporting drills in the remote areas. historians. transports, among the largest aircraft of their The mbers Air Defence of Darwin cont ... ·.with an escort of 15 to 20 fighters were Intercepted by Ki~tyh~wk · s. N:ine Japanese air~raft were there were also a number of attacks against confirmed as'destroyed with a further ten probably. Broome, Derby, Po~ Hedland and Wyndham in destroyed or- damaged. (9) Western Australia and against Townsville and In late July, thr~e nuisan_ce raids were made Cairns in Queensland. In addition, there were · against Towns~ille which was by· then_ the mO$! attacks against the small islands of Millingimbi, east important air base .in Australia. Three Kawa~ls1 of Darwin, and against Horn Island .in the Torr'es · flying-boats dropped bombs into the harbour on the Strait. Broome suffered Australia's second worst air night of 25/26 July and lone flying-boats return~d raid on 3 March wnen 70 people were killed and 24 on the nights of 27/28 and 28/29 July. Further aircraft, including 16 fly,in·g boats, were destroyed. bombs were dropped on both occasions but no Simultaneous to the raid on Broome, eight · damage resulted. Several American . Airacobras Japanese fighters hit on 20.March, the same day that attempted interception on the latte~ two occasions Derby suffered its only raid. Wyndham was hit again ·and probably hit the flying ·boat on the s.econd on 23 March. (4) occasion without causing any serious damage. A The third Japanese_raid against Darwin was on 4 final raid took place oo the Australian east coast on March with eight Zeros making the attack. This was the night of 30 July when a single bomb was followed on 16 March with 14 bombers attacking dropped near a house at Cairns, injuring a child. and on 19 March with 7 ·bombers attacking. (10) However, Darwin .remained without any air defence until the arrival, on 17 March, of the United States 49th Fighter Group flying Kittyhawks. While moving to Darwin, the Fighter Group staged through Horn Island. When the Japanese hit that island on 14 March the Americans intercepted the Japanese force of 17 bombers and fighters and shot down four Zeros and one bomber for the loss of one Kittyhawk. Additional raids a_gainst Horn Island met no air . resistance but ceased in August 1942 except for one bomber which jettiso'ned its bombs over the island .on 28 June 1943. (5) _ The 49th Fighter Group was not up to full strength at Darwin until mid April but the Group achieved its first victory during the Japanese raid of 22 March 1942 in what was the first successful radar contr611ed interception in Australia. During the period 28 March to . 27 April, the Ki~tyhawks intercepted the Japanese on seven occas1ons and brought down 31 bombers and fighters. Anti- aircraft guns brought down another two bom~ers . Eight Kjttyhawks were l.ost and three Amenc_an pilots were killed. Damage was not extens1ve although 30,dOO gallons of fuel was lost on 2 April. (6) . The Japanese did not attack Darwin d~ring ~ay but the following month saw a concentrated senes of attacks on four consecutive days. From 13 to 16 June the Japanese attacke.d each day with 27 bombers escorted by abollt 20 fighters ex _ cep~fo~ 14 June when on!y the fighters ~ttacked . ~e . sp1te the weight of the attacks, casual~1es were llg~t and· so w·as damage to the installations. The K!ttyhawks destroyed 13 Japanese aircraft for the l.oss of 9 of their own. (7) Second_Lieut. And~ew ~eynolds shot down his fifth victim over Darwm o~ 16 June a~d beeame the first of five Allied aces m the Darwm area. (8) The formation of RAAF radio location stations nos. 31 .. 1os and 109 enhanced the ability C?f the Kittyhawks to intercept the Jap!inese ra1d _ ~rs. However, in. July the Japanese sWitched to mght_ raids and from 25 July to 30 July sent s~all groups of bombers without escQrt to attack DarwH~ . ~1thout air-to-air radar these night raids were d1ff1cult to. U•tenlng ~~- WJnter 1112-... 13 MEDALS Have your medals cleaned, fitted with new ribbOns and mounted readY to wear. 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GROVE PLAZA), COTTESLOE Page 14 - Listening Post - Winter 1992 No. 1 t=ighter. Wing, R~AF moved to the Darwin Air Defence of Darwin cont ... area with three Spitfire squadr.ons, No. 54 RAF at Darwin, No. 452 RAAF at Strauss and ... I A f V I A ~ J C A • •f during which Wing Commander Caldwell, an ace from the European theatre, shot down his fifth · ~ Japanese aircraft. The other two Darwin aces were RAF S~uadron Leaders E.M. Gibbs and R.W. Foster of the No. 54, Squadron RAF. (18) The Japanese again attacked on 28 June with nine bombers and nine fighters. ~our fighters were destroyed and two bomber-s probably destroyed. One Spitfire was. ' '\ destroyed as a result of a forced landing; however tne pilot was uninjured. From 30 June the Japanese directed their main attacks against the US Liberator ·base at Fenton, about 150 kilometres 'south of Darwin. Spitfires that day intercepted 27 bombers and 23 fighters and shot down 6 bombers and 2 fighters. Six Spitfires were lost, three due to engine failure, and on·e Spitfire pilot was .killed. On 6 July a similar sized Japanese force again attacked Fenton. Seven ·bombers and tw9 fighters were destroyed with another three bombers damaged. Eight Spitfires were destroyed and three pilots killed. A Courtesy Australian War Memorial. Taken from Air War AGainst Japan 1943-1945. Liberator was destroyed by fire Qn the ground. (19) .- LIStening Poet ~ wtnt.r 1112 - ...... 15 -- Safari· 'ltei{_s AUSTRALIA'S PREMIUM 4WD TOURS 2 DAY MT LESUEUR TOUR FARE- $195.00 PER PERSON (lnclud~s full colour Wildflower Book) Mt Lesueur in an area botanically rich with over BOO identified plant species which.represents 10 percent of our States known flora. . Spend 2 unforgettable days exploring 3 National Parks, including our newest Park, Mt Lesueur. Marvel at the plants and scenery unique to this great area. Visit a farm to watch sheep dogs in action, see a sheep being shorn, enjoy picnic lunch with billy tea. 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Three raids in August were all·· Australian War Memorial 1962 pp. 430-432 (2) Douglas Lockwood, Australia's Pearl Harbour, Darwin 1942, at mght and resulted in no casualties or damage. Cassell Australia. 1966· T~e Japanese were not intercepted on any of these (3) Timothy Hall, Darwin 1942, Australia's Darkest Hour, ra1ds but four Japanese reconnaissance aircraft Methuen Australia, 1980 . (4) Gillison, op. cit., p.467 were d.estroy~d in mid-August. August also saw the (5) Ibid., pp 457 & 552 last ra.tds agamst Broome and Port Hedland. On 7 (6) Mark Clayton. The North Australian Air War, '1942-44, Journal ~eptember a_ twin en9ine aircraft escorted by of the Australian War Memorial No. 8 April 1986 p. 41 (7) Gillison, op. cit., p.559 , fighters was mtercepted by Spitfires. Five enemy (8) USAF Credits for the Destruction of Enemy Aircraft, World fighters were destroyed and severa-l others War 11, Alfred F. Simpson Historical Research Centre, 1978 p. damaged for·the loss of three Spitfires, with one 159 were against (9) Gillison, op. cit., p. 561 -562 pilot killed. Both raids in September (10 Ibid. p. 562-563 Fenton but involved no casualties or aircraft losses. (11) lbid; p. 644-645 In the early morning of 12 November 1943, nine (12) USAF Credits, op. cit., pp 336-337 With the help of (13) Gillison, op. cit., pp. 646 & 648 aircraft raided Darwin and Fenton. (14) Ibid., pp. 651- 652 . searchlights two bombers were shot down by (15) Geor.ge Odgers, Air War Against Japan 1943- 1945 Australian Spitfi,res. This was the 64th and final raid on Darwin. War Memorial, 1957 pp. 46-49 aircraft continued to (16) Ibid., pp. 51-54 (2) Japanese reconnaissance (17) Ibid., pp. 59-61 fly over the Darwin area. The last Japanese aircraft (18) Clayton, op. cit., p. 45 destroyed in the Darwin area was shot down on 25 . (19) Odgers, op. cit., pp. 61 -65 June 1944. (20) Ibid. PP'· 188 . The Battle of Australia - Darwin 1942 Our week in Darwin - from 16 to 23 February I have listened to some fine addresses in my time, - was the culmination of three years of anticipation, but the one Sir William gave that day was . preparation and saving the wherewithal to pay for it. undoubtedly the best. I would like to see it repeated But I'm sure that every veteran who attended felt it verbatim in every newspaper, over every radio was very worthwhile as it turned out to be one of the station and on every TV station. best-planned and best-executed commemoration We were thenrtreated to an Air Raid Corroboree celebrations that any of us had ever attended. by the Tiwi lsla'o.d Dancers before children 'from The veterans from Perth chose various ways to several Darwin. schools laid 243 poppies on the reach Darwin: some went by bus up the west coast, Cenotaph in memory of those who died on 19 others travelled via Adelaide, while some, like February 1942. myself, chose the easy way and flew. During the ceremony several plaques were On arrival, and with several members of the crew dedicated in memory of organisations whose of HMAS Warrego, I went straight to a reception members had taken part in the Battle of Australia. g ~ ven by the Lord Mayor of Darwin, Aid. Markham. One was in memory of USS Peary and three of its At the reception were a number of survivors of USS · survivors were present when the plaque was Peary, which was cut in half by Japanese bombs in unveiled. The Cenotaph, with the harbour as a the harbour, and sunk with the loss of most of her backdrop, was very impressive and enhanced by the crew (Peary had been with us, together with USS granite blocks ori which the commemorative Houston on all of our convoys to Koepang, Dilli and plaques were mounted. lt was a fitting memorial to Amboin~) and John Noble, from t~e USS William B. those who perished in that and subsequent raids. Preston the Catalina mother-ship. lt was a very The ceremony ended in true territorial fashion- pleasant gathering, and I enjoyed being with an issue of free beer - which was highly shipmates. I hadn't seen for many, many years. appreciated by. the large crowd. Credit must be On the Tuesday three patrol boats took us on a gtven to members of the St Joj;m Ambulance; they tour of the harbour. I was aboard HMAS Cessnock, moved through the large crowds with ice-cold water another was Dubbo and I can't remember the name making sure' that the veterans did not suffer unduly of the third boat. The Navy certainJy did us proud, in the trying humidity. The daily paper carried and right through the whole· week. warnings to veterans: don't try to do too much keep out of the sun. Lafer that day we attenc;ied the S~nset Service and Veterans' Reception at 81centennral Park where we The next·morning, 19 February, we assembled at were welcomed by the Lord . ~ay~r : The final the Cenotaph for the Battle of Australia Day address was given by the C~1ef. Mm1ster of the Commemoration. After the. official wreath-laying Northern Territory, and the pnnc1pal address was and the Memorial Hymn sung by· the· Darwin by Sir William Keys, AC, OB~ . MC, pa~ron of the Chorale, the principal address was given by Sir Northern Territory's War Serv1ce Mer:nonal Year. Zelman Cowan, AK, GCMG, GCOV, QC, DCL. Listening Post - Winter 1992 - Pege 17 LONDON . . ,.J, . ~ ..~ . i i . KITCHENS OF DISTINCTION RETURN Quality and affordability, two practical reasons why so many Australians have $1767 ADULTS chosen Knebel to play such an important part in their homes and lifestyles. - . $767 CHILDREN * Discontinued styles at greatly reduced (Add $200 for high season) pnces. Child price\_UP to 16 _Call in now! r(ijl)j Knebeli -Kithe,c n~ l Made in Australia _.. CALL FOR MORE '-:t"• ~ . ~\ ~\ Fl. dDETAI~S " @ m ers ;:,quare 104 Howe St, Osborne Park iffiu Tra ~~ ~ 1 ~~tre Buobui-y - Ph: (097) 21 3517 Flinder_s Square Shopping Centre Member of HIA - National Kltch.en A: Bathroom Association Fllnders Str-eet, Yokine LIC. NO_ 9TA 00309 310 Page18- Llatel'\lng Poat.- Wfnter 1992 · . ' subdued. An account of Sam's death, and his photo, Tile Battle of Australia cont ·... were in the "West Australian" 29 February.' ThS:t photo will occupy ~ very special place in my Every veteran who returned to Darwin received a scrapbook. very nice stickpin, carrying the emblem of the I twice Visited HMAS Coenawarra, the naval base Memorial Year and the wearers of these pins were in Darwin, at the im~itation entitled to discounts in various of Bill McBride who is stores. kn'own to many RSL members as the naval As well as the official programme, there were photographer attached to Stirling for many years organised tours to visit QUn emplacements, before going to Darwin. airfields, the army- and sc1ence museums, the The whole we~k up there was a Fannie Bay credit to the gaol (now a museum), as well as Kakadu committee responsible. I have mentioned the National Park, Howard work SArings, Katherine and the -done by the St John Ambulance, but two Adelaide River War Cemetery other great . organisations made invaluable contributions: the The.organising committee, known as "Frontline", Red Cross and Salvation Army. And, on behalf of all published a couple of miniature newspapers the ex-nav~l personnel, I sincerely thank the Navy outlining the- programmes and carrying short for looking after us so well. accounts from local veterans about the multiple air- The Northern Territory Government, the City of raids, etc . As well, veterans were asked to provide Darwin and the Darwin RSL also deserve our the State Archives praise office with any mementos, and thanks for their hospitality during that photos or articles relating to individual experiences. memorable week. I am sure that all veterans They and copied a tape I had made for 6NR during the their wives echo the sentiments I have expressed. bicentennial year competitiofl "Yarnspinners" and photo-copied "Once In a Lifetime:· (my story of the PHIL JAY Ex RAN first raid on Darwin) for their records. Following articles in the papers, a great deal of discussion was engendered among the veterans regarding the actions of the th~n goyernment i~ not allowing the full story of the f1rst ra1d on Darwm to be fully told. Their excuse: " They didn't want to cause a panic among the populace". In other words, they didn't think the people of Austr~lia co~l~ cope with a possible Japanese attack. The1r stup1d t ~y was incomprehensible. After all, hadn't we proved m two World Wars and the Boer War that Australian troops were second to none- a reputation they still hold today. An analogy!. When G~rmany razed 9oventry, the British Government didn't try to hide what had been done but gave it full publicity ang the people replied that they would build more planes, more guns, more ships an.d more tanks to w_ipe Germany off the map. Our government obviously didn't have the same faith in the Australian people. The consensus of opinion was that if they had been told the full story, the people would hav~ supported the war effort much more than they d1d. RSL Veterans Commemoration Week Normie Rowe (Vietnam) and Pat Balfe, Some of the best memories of my trip to Darwin Mary Wi/liams and Norma Bruce (WAAAFS WWII). include talking with the three ·survivors of USS Photo: Courtesy The Northern Territory News. Peary, the ship that was blc:>wn in half during the raid with the loss of most of 1ts personnel. Peary hi!d always been with us on the convoys we ran an~ her ·"THE PINNACLE OF TOURING" doctor even assisted at an operation on r'!'lY sh1p at In conjunction with the RSL,· Pinnacle Tours are Koepang harbour. proud to announce the departure of our 4 Day Albany, "Dallas", "Met" and ~· sam " had come ov~r from the Karri Forests and Margaret River Tour. This exciting States to take part in the commem'?ratlon and tour is scheduled to leave Perth on Monday, 9 _to 199~ . unveil a plaque to the m~mory of the1~ gallant ship. November, Apart from the t>bvious highlights of Sam, or "Uncle·Sa.m" as they called · ~1m was a Vf!rY the Southwest, the itinerary has been planned to sick man, but nothing would include various prime wildflower areas such as the deter h1m from domg Stirling'Range what he_had come·all that way to do. National Park and the Karri forests of the south coast. All'meals, motel accommodation and The ·morning we were leaving, I was spe_nding a sightseeing are covered in the all-inclusive price of few minutes with Mel and Dallas when the latter was $577.00 per person (twin share- single supplement called to the phone. He came back to tel~ us that $100}. Contact Pinnacle TJavel Centre for Uncle S~m had died at ·7 'clock_that mornmg. The further qetails - Phone-221 5411 . news saddened us all, so our ad1eus became rather. Llttenlng Poat- Winter 1892-P~ 19 . l ------~ ~ · ------' -- • · !--· ~I P . E - RTH' ~ S BES-T -!SELECTI---_.. , _--:O ·N . 1· il . OF DISCOUNTED QUALITY FABRI!CS I Cl~1 " ~ . 1· 21 r ~ I ~I ~ il~ - I I· I I I I ·- I- ,_- I :::::> f I I·· "Now is the time .to recover your .I I ·old cushions, or have us make I .-· -· · D new ones for you" I IL'-164 BaiCatta Road, Balcatta. Phene-344 3185 ~ ------~------· ~------...... / Assistance was given to the members of the 2nd . A/A Battery by the staff of the Northern Territory A GUllller's returil Umds and ·surveys de·part.ment, providing them with .details maps and surveys carried out by army On 15 Febmary, a small group from the 14th and units during the· war. Th~se ·pin-pointed various 2nd Heavy Anti-Aircraft batteries flew from Perth 'to defence positions around th.e city and during a flignt re-unite in Darwin with other members from the these places were easily·recognisable. · Eastern States. On Saturday, · 22 February more than 130 ex- On arrival in .Darwin the members of the group gunners from both units assembled at Darwin's were all given a small insignia to wear to show that Atrium Hotel for the reunion dinner. I have been they were VIP's who had been in Darwin when the fortunate to attend the other annual reunions in town suffered extensive bombing raids. In addition, Sydney and while they have been very good, this official commemorative medallions, of which a reunion outshone them all. Everyone who attended limited number were struck, were made available to had a most enjoyable time meeting up with old ex-service personnel to commemorate the 50fh friends of some . 50 years or more and recalling Anniversary of the Battle of Australia. memories and stories of other days. The people of Darwin were very hospitable; they During the dinne,:, we discussed having a .reunion helped the ex-servicemen in every way possible, in WA of the 2nd Battery members so they may driving them through their city and suburbs, inviting again meet those West Australians who were unable them to their homes and .introducing them to to return ~o Darwin. various clubs in the 'area. The ex-servicemen were On Anzac Day this year, I marched with my Unit.in asked to speak to students at various schools about Sydney when tbe 14th and 2nd Hvy A/A Batteries the role played·by A/A Gunners in Darwin 50 years (Darwin) were given the honour by other A/A Cor·ps earlier. As well, some members flew to Melville Units to lead them in the parade through the city. Island to speak to the people there and exchange Hugh Buggy, Chief Censor of the Australian experiences, and various organisations recorded visitors' memories while many were interviewed by Censorship during the war, and author of the book historians, archivists and the local media. "Pacific Victory" wrote of the gunners of ;those Batteries who experienced their initial action on 19 On the 19th, the day of the 50th Anniversary, a Februa·ry,.1942: crowd of some 7,000 people assembled at " They stuck to their guns and were highly Bicentennial Park to commemorate the Battle of commended" Australia. Thousands sat, crouched-or stood in the heat and high humidity around the Cenotaph and Mr Justice Lowe stated later: , fanning themselves; they were given cold drinks and " The bravery and the devotion to duty of these cold towels by memb~rs of Cadet Units, Girl Guides. gunners had become V.f!_gend". Scouts and other youth organisations during a very B.P. HACKETT moving ceremony. Next to the Cenotaph, on a Wall of Remembrance, together with other Naval and Army Units, a plaque of th~ 14th and 2nd Battery Gunners was viewed by many. ~~~~~~ ~ ~ AWAS on.Darwin tour. Ronnie Roach, Alma Buckingham. Joan Sharp, June DearLe. Eileen Green ahd Betty Gadsby were among a 28-member group (representing the Heavy Anti-Aircraft units) who went to Darwin for the 50th anniversary commemorative service. En route to Darwin. their 23-day bus trip had stopovers at Geraldton, Carnarvon, Karratha and Broome. After...v isiting Kathe.rine, the group stopped at-the Adelaide River cemetery to attend,. a service of remembrance for the people who were killed puring the bombing of Darwip before they travelled on to their destination. On February 19, they attended a Sunset Memoria'! Service and on the following day were present at the Commemoration Service which was attended by ex- service personnel from all over the world. 1t was very moving and would haye brought back a Host of varied memories for sb many of the people who D.uring the rest .of the ~eek, the· gunners visited were there. · many of the old gun sites m the area. · EQIE ARNOLD (nee Kerr) Listening Post- Winter 1992-Page 21 -" WARM AN·D COSY - 11You ·csn expect s wsnn current of sir ·to create perfect conditions In your home this morning" With ga§ ducted central • • heating from Brivis Climate briVIS Systems and Energy Air $1595* . - ..... from as little as for a four outlet kit There is no doubt that whole-home ducting is by fa r the most effective way to "Varm your home. Consider the advantag~s . • NO COLD SPOTS. Every room in the house is warm and cosy. • EXTREME.LY COST EF ICIEN~ T . 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Beyond ·this, there are colourful lt has attra~ted many veter~ns during Darwin's garden beds and . within the boundary fence is a commemoration of the 50th Anniversary of its screen of trees and shrubs. bombing. ~ The total number of burials is 434: 143 airmen of During the 1939-1945 war, Adelaide River was the Royal Air Force; 12 unidentified men of the headquarters of a l~rge base, and the War Cemetery British Merchant Navy; one soldier of the Canadian was created especially for the burials of servicemen Army; 18 sailors, 181 soldiers and 201 airmen who died in this part of Australia. · belonging to the Australian forces; and seven men of Australi~n lt was used by Australian General Hospitals nos.' the Merchant Navy. 101 , 107, 119,121 and 129. After the war the Army The centre stone is the Memorial to the Missing Graves Service moved other graves there from and commemorates 287 members of the Australian isolated sites ... from temporary military burial Army, Royal Austral'ian Air Force, the Austraua·n grounds, which were at the time called War Merchant Navy and Services Reconnaissance Cemeteries, and fromyarious civil cemeteries in the Department who lost their lives in the Timor and area. North Australian regions and in waters adjacent to These included Bagot Hospital; Berrimah Australia north of latitude 20° south, and have no known grave Hospital and War Cemetery; Daly Waters . This memorial is the subject of a Civil separate register. Cemetery; Darwin Public Cemetery; Gove War Cemetery; Hughes Cemetery, Darwin; Katherine Civil and War Cemeteries; Larrimah War Cemetery; Milingimbi War Cemetery; Mt. lsa Cemetery, Queensland- just over the border, where No. 74 Camp Hospital was set up; South Goulburn Island Mission Cemetery; and Truscott War Cemetery. Adelaide River War Cemetery was taken over by the Commission in September 1947. lt adjoins the civil cemetery in which are buried nine Post Office workers who were killed as a result of a direct hit by Japanese bombers and 54 civilians (including 31 Aborigines) killed in subsequent actions of the war. · Adelaide River War Cemetery. Photo: Courtesy Peter Poat. The War Cemetery is situated in savannah country aboul 1 km from the Stuart Highway, ~long a short tar road which runs parallel to·,and 100 metres from, the Adelaide .River. 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A_ir Cor:nm.odore Smith returned to engineering dut1es as Officer-in-Charge of Maintenance Control Section No 482 Sq~~draon at RAAF Base Am.berley, Queensland, serv1c1ng F4E Phantom aircraft. He · was pro~oted to ~~uadro':llea~er in January 1973 and appomted Semor Engmeenng Officer of No 77 Squadron, RAAF Base Williamtown. From January 1979 to December 1976 Air Commodore Smith attended No 30 RAAF 'staff Colle~e course. He was then posted tq staff duties in the. D1rec~orate of Aircraft Engineering, Air Force ~ff1ce, Canb~rra, with responsibility for fighter a1rframe policy. He was promoted to wing commander on 1 January 1978. In January 1979, Air Commodore Smith was appointed Senior Engineering Officer RAAF London. He returned to Australia in December 1981 to a staff appointment in the Directorate of Aircraft Engineering, Headquarters Support Command (HQSC);.Melbourne, where he supervised aircraft airframe engineering and maintenance. 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Aft_e r telling a couple of "waries", in.ternal racial divisions there are a number of arou':ld by the d1scuss1on got a little more serious when I was countries that, sadly, can only be held together asked: " But, why does Australia need to have a m~litary force. defence force when· we are not at war?" I was about Australia for its part is a lucky country. We do not to answer this with a strongly-worded burst about have aggressive neighbours, nor do we have a duty an9 loyalty to one!s country and how if we history of war or major conflict with our neighbours. didn't bother to defend ourselves someone would Also, we have no need ofa defence force for internal come and take it all away from us. But, I stopped security. Yet, like many other countries in a similar myself just in time. Here was a serious, and valid, situation, we still feel the need to maintain a defence question that deserved a reasoned answer. Instead force. Why? The answer here is uncertainty, of trying· to push the "loyalty and devotion" line uncertainty as to the future. While we may not face down their throats, maybe I should try to convince any discernable threat today, and may not be able to this group of intelligent and receptive, but still see anything obvious on the horizon, can we be sure unworldly, young people by logical argument why that such a state of affairs will endure? Australia ne~ds a defence force. But, how do you Here we need to pause to ask ourselves: what put the case for a defence force without giving the would be the implications of not having a defence impression that anyone who dares question such a force? Firstly, you n_eed to understand that a need should be put on trial for treason? Well, here's country that does not have any form of defence hdw I tried to tackle the problem. force can be easily-taken over by quite a small "Let me start to try to answer the question of why military force.· By having even a modest defence Australia needs a defence force by pointing outthat force we thereby force a potential aggressor to almost every country in the world has a defence expend considerably greater effort, and take a much force of some kind or other. All have an army, most greater risk, should-he wish to occupy our country. of those with an ocean shore have a navy, and many Secondly, to build up a defence fprce from nothing also have an air force. The only countries that do not is a most difficult task, and one 'that would take a have a defence force are a few small, mostly poor, considerable time. island states. Most of the countries in the world are, Nor should we think of defence only in terms of fortunately, not a.t war, and the majority see war, at someone invading and occupying the country. least in the immediate future and in so far as it might Military force can be used against . us short of involve them directly, as being "unlikely". Yet, they outright invasion. lt can be used, for example, to still mafntain often quite large defence forces. force us to make some economic, trade or political Now, the cost of having a defence foFce is concession. Normally, the only way to counter considerable. Defence does not come cheaply, and military force is·to use like military force that comes most countries spend anythif'lg from one to twenty from having one's own defence force. . perce.nt, or more, of their national income on Finally, Australia is( and I am sure would like to building and maintaining a defence force. My point remain, a responsible member of the world here is that all of these countries would not spend all community, ready to play its part in helping to meet this mo'ney if they didn't think it was necessary. . aggression as it occurs in other lands, as we did For some countries, the reason for having a during the recent Gulf War, and are doing in defence force is obvious. Take f9r example Israel. Cambodia. This task alone requires that we Being surrounded as it is by well-fumed states wh l If you hold a Seniors' Card you could be Application forms are available from any entitled to a substantial rebate of up to 25% Wate.r Authority office, or wt; wilr send you on your annual'Water Authority bill. To one on request. quahfy, you must: Customers who are already registered 1. Be the registered owner, eo-owner or life with the Authority as entitled Seniors need tenant under the terms of a Will of the · not re-apply. residential property. Met;:opolitan Customers: " 2. Occupy the property as your 'ordinary North of the Swan.River, phone 300 7299. place of residence'. South of the Swan River, phone 431 8299. 3. Register with the Water Authority by June 30, 199 2 to obtain the rebate for 199 2/3 charges. 6 ~ Water Authority • of Western Australia * Registered pensioners could get even more! See our article in chis-issue. Ad l1nh 008 WA 662/M Page 30 - Llatenlng Poat - Winter 1992_ Broome ·3 March 1942: Day ofInfamy Broome was raided four times by the Japanese but the first raid on 3 March was the most · devastating. At an impressive Anniversary Service on the town b~ach to commemorate the 50th Anniversary of that r,a1o,. the. Broom~. Primary School choir sang Wh1spenng Hope . Father Chr:is Saunders offered prayers on behalf of all denominations and ex- Corporal Andrew Ireland RAAF played "Amazing Grace" on the bagpipes. At the time of the·attack Mr Ireland. was aboard a Qantas flying-boat and· had - e~terta1~ed refugees moored in Roebuck Bay with h1s mus1c. Mr Ron Johnston, President of the Shire of· Broome, describe.d the raid that had taken place and unveiled a commemorative plaque. Wreaths were. then placed by many service and civilian organisations and the "Last Post" and the· two- ~inutes' silence were followed .by a flypast of four a1rcraft fr()m No 2 FJying Training School at Pearce. Mr Bevin Trouchet, immediate past president of Broome Sub-Branch, recited the Ode and · all concluded the commemoration by singing the Air Commodore Roger Lowry, Patricia Balfe RSL State Exec utive and Vie Murray RAAF Association were at the Broome Service' National Anthem. Roebuck Bay, where 15 Allied flying boats were attacked by nin~ Fifty years ago nine Japanese zeros strafed and Japanese aircraft. destroyed 16 Allied flying-boats in Roebuck Bay and seven land planes on Broome airstrip. As the many bodies were trapped in the burning flying- Zeros left for home; they encountered a KNILM boats, how many wounded drowned or were taken Douglas DC3 piloted by Capt Smirnoff and by sharks or washed into the mangroves will never carrying, in addition to its crew, five Dutch pilots, a be known. In a special section of the Karrakatta War' Dutch pilot's wife with her 18-month-old baby, and a Cemetyry, the graves of 25 Dutch personnel killed in package of demands destined for the the rai~re cared for by the Australian Gover~ment. Commonwealth Bank in Sydney. The Zeros shot up The full story of·the Japanese raid on 3 March the DC3, strafing and wounding the occupants after 1942 is newly-told by Mervyn W. Prime in a soft- it had crash-landed on the beach.at Carnot Bay. covered book entitled "Broome's One-Day War". ~t A conservative estimate says 100 people were is available from the Shire of Broome, Broome, WA killed on 3 March 1942: at least 32 US servicemen 6725, price $5 plus $2 postage. were killed, five members of RAF Squadron 205 I was privileged to be in Broome for the 50th died, and an official Dutch report dated 25 March Commemoration. 1942 lists the names of 48 Dutch nationals: How PATRICIA BALFE· J BI'OOme llSL Sub-Branch: Jim Hawkjns, Praiden~; Non Rowe! Vice-Pres_iden_t and Rod Hill, Secretary, before the 50th Commemoration - SeTVJce of the aJr ra1d. Listening Post- Winter 1992-Pege 31 Let us look ilfter your car while · you're away! Tr~velling Interstate, Overseas ·or Local? If-you are, why not leave your vehicle in total security with SHELL AIRPORT VALET PARKING. Wheth_er short or long term we will tak·e the best of care in under cover and open parking facilities. Further more, whilst your car is not required, we have: • Shell Auto Care Servicing & ·. Repair • Vehicle Cleaning • .Polishing & Detailing *·CARPET & UPHOLSTERY SHAMPOOING Delivered and ready for your arrival l For enquiries and bookings contact: SHELL AIRPORT SELF SERVE Brearley Ave., Redcliffe 6104 Ph: (.Q9) 277 3152 (09) 277 9998 OPEN 24 HOURS, , EVERY DAY OF THE YEAR! P-oe 32 - Listening Post -: Wl!'ter 1992 . WARTIME SALVAGE OPERATION AT BROOME PARTl . By Arthur Roberts Number 17 Repair and Salvage Unit comprising At the moment there is an abundance of both an officer and 14 mon formed at Pearce and left grass and water. Cu~derdin on 5 December 1942 to salvage aircraft We reach Thangoo Station at 10.45 and stop for a wh1ch had been strafed in Broome Harbour the few minutes to watch piccaninnies and adult aerodrome and Carnot Bay by the Japanese 'on 3 Aborigines sitting in a circle breaking up stones with March 1942. hammers for a concrete water-tank. This seems to T_he D~tch DC3 aircraft at Carnot Bay bore the be the usual type of tank a.round here and is very reg1strat1on number PK.AFV and had been carrying good and long lasting, besides keeping the water a consignment of diamonds loaded at Bandoeng by very cool. DE Javasche Bank NY (Pty Ltd). The diamonds were We have stopped now to put petrol in the trucks. 1 to have been deposited for safe-keeping at the don't know if we are going straight on into Broome, Commonwealth Bank, Sydney. . or stopping for din~er . We are stopping! The silly Mr Arthur Roberts of Denmark, WA, was a asses have been rushing like the deuce to get to member of 17 RSU. He kept a detailed diary of the Broome anq now they are close they want to waste I field salvage operation, now published for the first time, stopping for dinner, with only 20 miles to go. time: One o'clock. Dinner is over and we are leaving for 15.12.42 Broome. We are n_ow just on the edge of Streeter and Male's property called "Roebuck Plains". Six thirty am sees us on the road with full tanks. The rain during the night has made the road just We stop for a wash and clean-up at the Nine-Mile nice and firm and free from dust. Well and arrive at Brbome at 3 o'clock. We have We cross a tide marsh, just before reaching La erected a tent on the outskirts of the town and on the Grange, at about 30 miles an hour. We tell the edge of the aerodrome, and the Boss has gone to the drivers they are mad but it makes no impression on 'drome for instructions. them. This type of country is controlled by the sea At eight o'clock Sgt Bowler, Bill An sell and I go up tide. The water does not come over but, with the rise into town, but everything is very dead with hardly of the tide, it oozes up from below. We are lucky to any of the civilian population abqut at all apart from get across at low tide, but even then it's as slippery a few Chinese and Kanakas, together with a small as an ice rink. Many a car and truck has turned over number of military chaps. We have two p'ots of from skidding on it. We hope with a bit of luck to squash and lemon and buy eight loaves of bread at reach Broome by midday. 10 pence a loaf from a Chinese baker and then go This is very good country and couch grass grows home to bed. wild on these plains. lt was introduced by a chap At 8.30 am on the 16th we leave Broome for named Dave Edgar, who has been in this district for Beagle Bay after collecting a basketful of mang'oes, about 40 years. and are they good! Also our bananas from now right out of the sheep-country and into Carnarvon are getting ripe. We had some just We are now are more cattle area, and you car) see quite a distinct and they were delicious. At the moment we the get onto another scrub and trees are thicker and a or less lost. We.turn back once and change - the of miles, come out deeper green, and there is a different kind of bird road and, after travelling a couple where we turned back! We are . Yesterday we shot a scrub turkey - a real big a hundred yards past life petrol trouble on the Chev and . fellow ~ and today we passed a mob of brolgas.(or stopped now with still not sure of the road but hoping for the best. native companions, as they are called), a bird something like a stork but more colourful. The aircraft at Broome, or what we saw of .them, Just at the moment wear~ stopped as the truck in don't look to me to warrant the expense of the front has developed trouble in the petrol system. If expedition to salvage them. After much wonder-ing they don't hurry up and fix it we won't get to Broome and wandering we finally arrive at Streeter and . We nave to chop a lot of for lunch. Male's second station ·es along the tra~k to get the trucks 's Well. This is a . boughs off the tre At 1-0 o'clock we stop at Goldwire question the native in charge of the miles under. We beautiful freshwater well, situated about 50 as to the right road, but he is a bit vague, so pape~ bark, or station from La Grange, in a huge thicket of we decide to borrov.: a boy ·to put us on the right cadjibut as it is called here. The well got 1ts name dropped the boy after giving him a so~ · here in the early track. We have from people who stopped of hard biscuits and a couple of mangoes. natives. T~eir packet days and were attackeq and killed by We are now (I hope) on the track that leads through. grave is just a little way from the well. After leavmg the well, you come. out on a big expanse of salt- The Chev gives us some mor-e' trouble with the marsh where .there are many dead cattle from the carburettor so we stop to fix it and have lunch. The last big drought. 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However, we've· put Bea·gte Bay, which is supposed to be a.bout40 miles her ~ut wrth the frre extrngursher. This· truck is from the last camp. A flat tyre on the Chev h·as held carryrng all our petrol (6 drums) so it would have us up for about a quarter of an ·hour, anQ while been a serious loss, apart from the value of the waiting, Charlie has had his hair close-shaven and vehicle. Charlie, our driver, said, "My goodne.ss, we lqoks for. all the world like Friar Tuck. He says he will nearly had to walk to Broome!" which, coming from be able to sneak into the Mission at the bay and they Charlie, -is .laughably mild. We are still having will mistake him for a monk, so then he can have his trouble with the carburettor. pick of the ladies. Charlie has travelled most of the Five o'clock. The Chev has finally given up the way in his singlet and underpants, sometimes only ghost. We try to tow the trailer with the Bedford but it in the latter. At one place where we stopped he got is too· heavy. · out for a drink and found himself surrounded· by We have left the Chev and the trailer behind with laughing Aboriginal girls. t:-vo fitters and two ai~craft chaps, to see if they can At last if's 9.30 am and we have arrived ·at the fr x her, and are pushrng on to see if we can find a Mission - · a green oasis in the surrounding water-hole and make camp. Here go our hopes of bul)hland. Here there is a pretty church and, it. reaching Beagle Bay today. We were hopi.J:lg to see~s. hundreds of Aboriginal children who are reach there·today because the tides are out farthest welcoming us joyfully. on this Thursday, Friday and Saturday. After that I have just been up to the Mission church. lt is a they come up high and we have a good deal of tidal beautjful piece of work and ingenuity, built entirely marsh co'untry to cover before we get to the aircraft .by the Brothers and Aborigines. lt is built of at Carnot Bay. _ limestone and painted white inside and out, with a We pass a dump of flour by the side of the road belfry at the north end and a spire at the south. The and just after that a runabout driven by an Aborigine ceiling is made entirely of flattened out ker.osene with a nun in front and an Army captain and a few tins, but you would never know it. Around the walls more Aborigjnes. in the back. They are from the are a series of \_!land-painted pictures of 'the Beagle Bay Mission Station on their way into Crucifixion, about a dozen and a half of them, but Broome. the piece de resistance is the altar, which is made We've made camp 40 miles from Broome.. How 's entirely of pearl-shell·and beautifu11y finished. lt is that - 40 miles in one da.y! The local policeman has impossible to describe it adequately, but the chaps just passed on his way to Broome with half a dozen took some photos and twill try to get some. Aborigines in .an old Ford "A" model car. He tells us After seeing the church we 'go across to .the there is a bushfire ahead sow~ are on the lookout. carpenters' and woodworkers' shop, where they Seven o'clock. The Chev and trailer have just prepare the timber for all . their buildings and furniture, all from local woods. The cadjibut (or as it come up to the camp. lt seems the policeman and i~ his car came round the bend in the road and saw the known in the south, "Paperbark") works up very huge Chev bearing down on him and his eyes nearly nicely and is surprisingly strong. They have a popped out. He dived for the bush in a deuce of a species of ebony with a very nice finish, and one, a very hard wood, which weighs almost as much as a hurry. piece of iron of a similar size. 17.12.42 4.00 am. After leaving the carpenters, we go and unload some of the store& from the trucks to lighten them a· Have just ~tarted the fire and called. the cook and am now sitting on my bed cor'templatrng the scene. bit as we have some very bad cou)ltry to cross. lt looks like a ghost promenade, '?r a Cerf!etery by We work up quite a perspiration from this and are moonlight. Everyo.ne has·a mosqurto-net rrgged .up ve~y glad of a swim in the Brothers' swimming-pool, over his bed and rn th.e dawn light t.hey look like a natural spring built up witt) stone to make a pool phantoms; it's just as weJII'm not easily scar~d . I'm about 30 ft by 10 ft by 7 ft. We are very reluctant to having quite a job getti'ng the chaps to realise th~ leave this, but-we have to be on our way. Outside this value of conserving the water. I hope they are a ~rt pool is.a magnificent tamarind tree, about 50ft high short of water some time, then perhaps they wrll with a spread of about the same. This was brought realise the necessity of beirrg careful. I have from India a good many years ago - about. 30, I collected some bulbs, the flowers of which loo.k think. Bishop Ribaltl, or "Father Henry", as he is something like Christmas lilies. I dqn ' ~ know if we called, said that in :19.35 a cyclone came this way and will be able fo get them to grow, but wrll try when I stripped nearly every leaf and bough from it but get home. · somehow it managed to survive. Listening Post- Winter 1ee2 ~ ~8ge'3$ 'TAKE CARE OF YOURSELF' WITH THE. 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We have succeeded in to salvage is situated. lt is about 40 miles from the getting the Chev into some scrub on the_edge of the Mission across some very bad salt-marsh country swamp and.the No. 1 Bedford is just about through 1 which is· affected by the fise and fall of the tide, althot,~gh also; but as it is now quite dark we are QOing to leave this pa.rt of the country is about six miles the other truck in the swamp for the mght. We have from the coast. The wate-F does not come over the just finished tea and Bill Ansell and I are going back gmund but seeps up from below. to sleep in the truck in the swamp in case any· We have with us a military warrant officer, who is Aborigines try to steal the g~ods. · stationed at the Mi . s~ion to ke~p an eye on the I am now having a bath in a bucket of water out in Brothers, who are Germans. We also have a native the middle of the:marsh and Bill is dancing around in. tracker to show us the way. the nude, giving an exhibition of a ·broken-down At two o'c.lock we have our first mishap when the chorus girl. They say if you stay long enough in this. Chev and trailer get stuck in the sand. We hitch ~he climate you go nuts, or as they put it, "troppo". Bedford onto them and are now on our way agam. We are now a_bout to indulge in a mango so I won't be able to write any more tonight, as this is an Casualty No. two. The Bedford is stuck fast in the extremely awkward fq.Jit to eat without getting mangrove swamp, resting on the differential. By dint sticky all over. We have just been visited by a steer of much labour and with the help of the winch on the and a calf and I will probably wake up with a cow Chev, we get out after three hours of strugg_le. At licking my face: seven o'clock, about a quarter of a mile-further ~n . the trailer wheels on the off side have completely Here endeth the 17th of December, a very eventfu I disappeared in the mud. day. To be continued wo-MAN oF ·SION Carities tudents remember A life ofSister Catherine O'SuiJlvan by Doreen Edwards For several years the students of Carine Senior b~en flower~ lt is not often that one has the opportunity to read High Sch.oql,have placing posies of on humour, adventure, loyalty, and dedication to the the plaques in the Kmgs Park Honour AvenueS_Just Missionaries' cause in the one book. In the. very prior to Anzac Day. All arrangement_s are made by readable "Woman of Vision" it is all neatly packaged the· school. and ready to enthral the r~ader with a remarkable tale The secret~ry of the Honou~ ~venue C?m~ittee , of Missionary life ih New Guinea and the Islands, and Mr A.M. Brice, had an interestmg expenence last of Sister O'Sullivan's internment as a POW of the Anzac Eve. While he was· cheGking that plaques Japanese. were in position for the following day, he as~ed ~ ove~ This book will bring back memories for servicemen young lady bending one of the plaques 1f she and women who served in the Islands during ~orld was a relative. She told h1m sh.e w.as a tea~her fro~ War r'l. lt is easy to read, and many of the situations the school and was helping students to put flowers extre~~ly teac~er are humorous anq_._ on occ.as!ons_, on the plaques. With her was· another .and, exc~llent mt~ t~e . tn~l s , Av~nue~ 1~terest dangerous. lt gives an ms1ght during a discussion on the and the tribulations and accomphshmer:~ts of MISSIOflanes shown by the students, Mr. Bnce lea_rned· that when working in very primitive areas and is.also a tribute to the school started this _ ~nnual proJect the s.chool abo~t ~tudents .the strong faith that enables these people to year was ·in three terms ah9 50 overcome many difficulties. As the book tel!s a visited Kings Park in school hours. No_w. that th~re gripping- story, with actual excerpts from vanousJ -are four semesters, stud'ents are. on ho_lldays dur1~g ~1s1ts letters, the reader is able-to' become part of the scene Anzac Day week and it was thoug!'lt the annual and does not ~ire of re~ding the interesting exp~oits of, may stop. However, when volvnteer_s were call~d Sister O'Sullivan during her long ,career m the, for about 150 students qffered to g1ve up_part of Islands. · " their holiday to p1ace posi~s on the pla~u~s .. . th~t · Copies can be purchased by wr-iting to G.L • And some people say Anzac Day 1s losmg 1ts Edwards, 10 E(nest Street, Safety Bay6169. Cost: $14 significance among young people! plus $2 post8'ge and handling. R.D. MERCE~ HONOUR AVENUE COMMITT~E _KINGS PARK Listening Post - Winter 1112 - Peat 37 VOLKSWAGEN COMES IN FIRST ARE YOU TRULY For those thought of last · PROUD OF OUR 4 AUSTRALJAN FLAG? SO WHY DON'T YOU FLY THE FLAG? First in Value • First in Safety • First in Versatility FOR FURTHER ENQUIRIES CALL JOHN BA$SETT ON 444 4844 Wheelchairs no problem IT SEEMED to John Bassett that whenever anything was designed and manufactured no thought was given to the handicapped. 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In 1977 Reg was awarded the MBE, and finally passed away in 1990, ·Amongst the people attending the presentation were representatives from the WA Government, ATSIC, WA Alcohol and Drug Authority, as well.as members of Josephine Maxted's family and friends, members of the State Executive, veterans who served with Reg Saunders in Korea and special guests Glenda Hu.mes and Hilary Blurton, daughters of Reg Saunders. · Josephine Maxted (right) with G/enda Humes and Hilary Blurton , daughters of Capt. Saunders. Lieut-General John M. Sanderson In September 1991 , National Headquarters in Canberra launched the RSL Captain Reg Saunders Secretary-General Boutros Boutros-Ghali has Memorial Scholarship in Substance Abuse Studies. announced the appointment of Lieutenant-General This Australia-wide scholarship is for tertiary John M. Sanderson of Australia as the Commander students of Aboriginal orTorres Island background. of the military component of the United Nations The inaugural winner was recently announced Transitional Authority in Cambodia (UNTAC) and it was awarded to a West Australian, Ms established by the Security Council on 28 February Josephine Maxted, who is currently studying for her 1992. Bachelor of Social Work at Curtin University. General SanderJon, who has served in a variety of Josephine is well aware of the problems of posts in the armed forces df his country, is a substance abuse in the Aboriginal community. At graduate of the Royal Military College, Duntroon the presentation on 24 April 1992 at Anzac House, (1961 ), Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology Josephine informed the gathering that she (1964), the Australian ,Staff College (1972), the dedicated this win to the memory of her mother and Australian Joint Services Staff College (1981) and also to frien<:ls who have died through alcohol the United States Army War College (1986). abuse, and that the scholarship win would allow her His principal staff assignments have included to complete her studies so that she, in turn, can then Military Assistant to the Chief of the General Staff become involved in helping the Aborigihal and Director of Army Plans. He has been an community in overcoming the problems associated instructor at several military establishments with substance abuse. including the Royal School of Military Engineering and the British Army Staff College where he Mr Len Keynes, the co-ordinator in WA, stated specialised in counter revolutionary warfare and that the Forestville RSL Sub-Branch in NSW peacekeeping operations. approached National Headquarters about honoring Capt. Reg Saunders. National sought the assl~ta':lce His senior appointments include Chief of Staff of of the Aboriginal and Torres Island Comm1ss1on the Army's Land Command and Commander of the (ATSIC) on how best the RSL could assist the 1st -Brigade during which time pe was also the Aboriginal and Torre? Island people. After Airborne Force Commander. consultations with thet'r own people, ATSIC A construction and military engineer by training, informed the RSL that the great,est problem General Sandersor'l has extensive experience in amongst their people was in the area of substance South East Asia including operational services in and drug abuse. East Malaysia and South Vietnam where he was involved in mine clearance and reconstruction of The scholarship provides a $3.000 grant ~or each war damaged infrastructure in the southern year of the applicant's course, w1th Forestvtlle Sub- provinces. ~eadquarters an~ Branch 4NSW), National !he General Sanderson was born in Geraldton in winning state branch (in thts case WA} provtdtng 1940. He is married with three adult children. $1000.00 each. Listening Post - Winter 1992 - P~~ge 3t PETITION TO PRIME MINISTER KEATING THE LEAGUE IS NATIONALLY ACTIONING A PETITION THAT WE KEEP THE PRESENT AUSTRALIAN FLAG. 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Generallmamura), _he to 7,250 Japanese troops in the Peninsula area· of responded by ordering an attack by 80 aircraft from these 6,4~q_were stated to be in Lae township. Up to New Britain. The flights of enemy aircraft were 7,000 add1t1onal enemy troops had been drawn east detected and 48 Lockheed Lightning fighters by the "Salamaua magnet", but these could be ordered up from the Tsili Tsili strips to intercept the expected to fall back to Lae when the 5th Militia raiders. Twenty-three enemy aircraft were shot Oivision moved seriously on Salamaua. down with the loss of only two Lightnings. The From September, 'japanese planes from Wewak overall casualties from enemy air attack qn the north-west of the '!Iouth of the Sepik River, ahd fro~ beachhead totalled 118, of these 54 were killed. Cape Glouces~er , m New Britain, became active, but On September 5, the advance towards Lae Bla~ey had h1s a~swer . Tsili Tsili and Bena strips commenc-ed, without real ground opposition, but a had m the meant1me become front line bases for party of 140 enemy had been detected moving east. . f~ghter squadrons and wh.en called upon, these An alert was immediately sounded on the beaches, f1~hters could be over the front line troops in but no enemy counter ~ttack occurred that day. m mutes. The weather, which had so far favoured the On September 3, troops of the landing force were landing troops, had also allowed the enemy to plan informed of their respective roles in the projected counter attacks. Mid morning next day, the assault. Maps were issued by Intelligence to Japanese · attacked the 2/ 17th Battalion, which Officers and senior NCOs and lectures were given suffered 16 casualties before the enemy withdrew. on the terrain of the Huon Peninsula. By early By September 7, the 24th and 26th Brigades were ' morning on September 4 the invasion convoy was well on their way. west toward Lae. heading north-west from Buna. The Japanese commander in Lae, after conveying the news of the landing to the Army Headquarters at Soon after dawn the following morning, the Rabaul, began establishing defensive positions landing beaches were identified and under along selected river banks east of Lae; one of these bombardment from naval ships. Before the shelling defensive points was at the B'tJSU River. Orders were ceased, landing craft were on their way to shore. By issued by 7th Division HeadQuarters for the 26th 6.30""am troops of the 2/1'3th Battalion had landed, Brigade to secure crossings over the Busu River followed in quick succession by men of the 2/ 15th from its entry to the sea and northwards.. There had and 2/ 17th Battalions. The troops· quickly moved . been some quite severe counter-attacks mounted inland from ·the beaches (obviating the mistake agains the 2/23rd and 2/ 17th Battalions, which were made at Gallipoli) to their designated first day repulsed. On several of these occasions, the enemy object ~ ves. Within 30 minutes 4,000 troops were annnounced the strikes by ridiculous bug~e calls, ashore, with artillery and engineers' eql:Jipment. reminiscent of Hollywood versions of American The first enemy counter-attack arrived in the form Civil War cavalry charges. The 26th Brigade was of an air strike. Nine aircraft (three bombers) strafed grateful to the Japanese for the warnings of these and bombed landing-craft. Twelve bom.bs fell, one attacks. ~ ' of which hit a landing barge conveying the The 24th Brigade, on orders from Major-General Commanding Officer of the 2/ 23r? Batt.alion, wh_o Wootten, assumed .responsibility for the coastal was killed instantly, along w1th s1x . of h1s advance, while the 26th moved inland. There had infantrymen (34 others were wounded)._By 10:3pam been more enemy aircraft attacks on the 8,000 troops were ashor:e, together with ~ ,500 tons beachhead, but stores were still coming forward. of essential stores. The landing was a success by the About this time, however, anxious thoughts came to stan<;Jards of any Allied Army. emerge as fo..r:ward patrols ·began to discover the The infantrymen quickly expanded the unexpected savagery of the Busu River. / beachheads. Patrols combing inland found signs of In spite of the appraisal of the river's condition, recent enemy movement .but . ~ained no ~eal orders· were reaffirmed on ·September 8 for the information, because nat1ve v1_1lages becB:me Brigades (24th and 26th) to proceed with crossings. dese-r ted the moment the naval shell1ng Heavy rain, which had influenced the river's volume commenced. Some natives drifted back to villages also began to make troop movement difficult. The by nightfall and it was' then l~arned . ~ha~ there were two lead battalions, 2/24th and 2/28th, ·continued to no enemy troops in the 1mmed1ate - l:irea. · T~e advance westwards to the river. The 2/28th reached Japanese . aircraft'} became troub!esome agam the river late in the afternoon of September 8 and towards dusk and there were more, attacks on. the perceived Japanese activity QJl the west bank. 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Just short of its mouth the more fortunate were swirled toward the west bank, river was _ about 600 metres wide and flo..:W.ing where they were able to grasp overhanging boughs through a delta of several channels. In the widest and vegetation. channel, the current was.moving at a speed of up to In spite of the problems, the lines of troops never 12 knots and by estimates was up to 2 metres deep. faltered. The 2/28th Battalion's war diary was to Wading would be both difficult and dangerous. The 'read likethe report on the events which led up to the 2/24th upstream had come to the ·same conclusion· capture of Quebec from the French by the great its estimate o! the river's speed was up to 1.3 knots: General Wolfe, almost 200 years before (12 and 13 but the depth m that are;:1 varied from 30 centimetres September 1759). The 2/ 28th had completely to over three metres. Further Japanese troops were surprised the Japanese who, like the French under seen by the 2/24th on the west bank a little north of General Montcalm, had considered the condition their proposed cross.ing. · and ferocity of the river more than adequate defence. The West Australian 2/28th was the first battalion to be specifically ordered to make the crossing by In consequence of 'the Japanese assessment of the dawn of September 9. The first attempt, which the situation, all th·eir effective defence was was abandoned, resulted in two casualties by concentrateq in the delta area. By the time the enemy gunfire (one died). Strong swimmers, it was enemy recovered, the 2/ 28th troops were over the estimated, without clothes or weapons, may have river and hidden by the high western bank. been able to reach the west bank, but unarmed and The Battalion had turned a formidable obstacle' naked, they would. have been easy prey for the into an al.ly, but had paid a high price for success. waiting Japanese. After dawn, two more attempts, in Thirty mer.~ had been carried towards the sea and did section and platoon strength, were tried, but both not make the crossing; of these 13 were were unsuccessful. unfortunately drowned. By early morning company commanders had reorganised scattered platoons Meanwhile, the western bank was being and occupied a strong bridgehead. The cost of the bombarded by mortar and artillery fire. The 2/ 28th cro ~sing included 25 per ~ nt of the Battalion's Battalion was to try agarn on September 10 and local automatic weapons, 80 rifles, much ammunition orders were issued for the troops to walk "bank to and signal equipment. · bank". On the previous night, the 2/28th had found where Japanese patrols had crossed during fine The 9th Divison was once more seen at its best. weather, and the troops used that·site to wade the · The troops were like General Wolfe's men on the river under cover of heavy artillery fire directed at Plains of Abraham, "looking for the whites of enemy suspe11:ted enemy positions. The troops stepped eyes" before striking at Lae. To be continued AFTERNOON TEA DANCE WilJ.be held at ANZAC CLUB THURSDAY 23 .July; 20 August, 1 October 1992 ·DANCE TO THE MUSIC OF YESTERYEAR / by MUSICIANS OF YESTERYEAR 2pm to 4.30pm MASTER OF CEREMONIES - MIKE HALL (ex M.C. Anzac Hoilse Dances) ALL RSL AND CLUB MEMBERS AND GUESTS . 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Please send me RSL gents/ladies dress watches (delete one). with black/ tan strap (delete one), at $49.75 each plus $4.50 postage and handling. • INDUSTRIAL - COMMERCIAL My cheque/money order for S , payable to UNIFORM TIME, is enclosed. -DOMESTIC- PLEASE CHARGE: BANKCARO 0 MASITRCARD 0 VISA 0 EXPIRY DATE 19 I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I COMPUTER WIRING & Siana Page 48- Llatenlng Poat- Winter 1992 · '··. ;:;:;:;:;:::;:;:;:;:;:;:;:;:;:;:;:;:::::::::::::::::::::;:;:;:::::::;:;::::::::;:::::::::::::::::::::::;:;:;:;:;:;:;:;:;:;:;:;:;:::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::;:::::::;:;:::::::::::::::::::::::;:;:;:::::::::::::::::::::::::;:;:;:;:;:;:::::::::;:;:;:::;:;:::::;:::::;:;:;:;:::::::;:;:;:;:;: Letters To The Editor ~;~ = ~ == ~ = ~~ : ~~ : ;:= : ::;:;:;:;:;:;:;:;:;:;:;:;::: :: ::;:;:;:; ::: ::::::::::: ::: :::::::: : :::: :;:; : ;:;:::::::: : : ::: ;:;:; :;: ; :;:;:;: ;::::=:=: =:=:::======:= ===: = == :=~=~~=;=~=!== == ~~ ==== ~ = ~~ ==== ~=~~;~=;~;~r = ~~= ==: ~ = :~;~ =~: : ~r : J;~;;~=~ = ~. I am enclosing a poem and photo of a painting _ Pensions" commonly known as GARP which cao be both done by r:"Y son Ben D_rake. He received a prize purchase~ at the Commonwealth Bookshop. This tor the poem 1n the YGung Writers' Compe'tition in booklet 1n fact fprms part of ·the Veteran's 1990 conducted by W.A. Newspapers when he was Entitlement Act 1986 being incorporated by sub- 17 and in Year -'12 at school. section 29 (2) of that Act. He is now 19, attends University and is in the Army Once again at the risk of over-simplificatiqn of Reserve.based at Leeuwin. GARP, the Impairment Tables endeavour to turn medfcine, an inexact sc_ience, into a point-scoring WlNTER OFFERINGS exercise resulting in exact but complex Murderous mud, mathematical tables. This is then followed by the Consuming the landscape with every shell. Rating of Lifestyle effects section which covers the Now the smoke clears, visability; four key com_ponents of a veteran's lifestyle, i.e. "Excellent, Field Marshal". mobility, personal relationships, employment and Talk is scarce. domestic activities and recreation and community The trench is. a chapel, activities. This too is an endeavour to turn inexact Everyone acts with quiet reverence. social science and psychological factors into an To beonthesideofGod, now, is more important than exact point-scoring exercise. Both Impairment "King and Country". Tables and Lifestyle Ratings are then amalgamat~d The question not w~y they should die, into a graphic _table for conversion to general Rate Rather, why they should not if their comrades do. Pension assessment. This is then used by the Determining Officer to arrive at the pension rate to be awarded. Ther~ is very little flexibility in the table Green are the fields of the Somme, once this stage is reached and all these Happy and prosperous are the farmers who till her. mathematical assessments are accepted under the Only four skulls resurfaced this winter, Act as legal proof by the Veterans' Review Board The fields reflecting this good omen. and the Administrative Appeals Tribunal. Healthy green covers the earth and all war's victims. The point I am working around to is that it is (MRS) G. DRAKE necessary for a helper or an advo~ate to have a copy 3 Beach St, Bicton 6157 Ph : 339 6737 of GARP alongside him as an essential reference EO: Photo of painting is on cover of this edition. when helping a claimant complete this Lifestyle Report. The Report must be completed truthfully Dear Editor, but. it becomes a matter of semantics and I enclose $15 for my List~ning Post subscription phraseology and accurate point;-scoring is and would like to thank the editor and everybody essential. As an example I shall take question 16 on who helps 'o-ut for the gr~at ·work they do with the sexual functions. How many veterans can journal. I enjoy re~ding it very much and alwa_ys look remember at what age they became impotent.? forward to receiving it. Being an ex-serviceman GARP lays down that if this occurred betweeo 40-64 myself, it is greatly appreciated and 'is also a credit years score 10 points but if it occurred jit less than to alf the people who write in with articles and 40 years of age score 20 points. If a veteran can stories. determine the exact age, sure be truthful, but if he cannot recall whether it was 38.or 42 years of age, sen~ ev~rybody I my regards to who belongs to the answer is obvious. Remember every point is ·the RSL in WAand acknowledge the great work they vital. This is particularly important when the do for ex-servicemen and women. extreme disability pension is at stake. Under the W.F. DOUGLASS . mobility section, if an applicant can walk unaided 11 Dennis Court Mooroolbark. Vie 3138 into the DMOA office for medical examination that means that he/she will not obtain more than a points Dear Editor, . rating of three which will automatically preclude th13 The guide to answering 36 q . ~~stio~s · in th~ veteran from obtaining an average.of6 or7.1f he/she "Lifestyle Report" in the Autumn L1stenmg Post averages 7 for the other three tables then he/she was long overdue and is a valuable guide to_ the could not walk in for medical reasons. Thus the best trained social worKer, nurse, welfare off1cer, the veteran can get is a 6 to~ the other three tables minister o( religion and other peop_le ~kill~d i~ and thi~ canf!ot achie-ve the required average of 6 or welfare work such as Sub-Branch cla1ms o!f1cers. 7 preventing the grant of The Extreme Disability but I feel that it over-sif\lplifies a complex_problem . Pension. · I do not believe that it is possible for any of the I hope that I have proved my ppint: that for the above helpers to do justice to t~e compilation ~f the claimant to obtain a max~mum- oenefit from the Report without at least a workmg knowledge of the . Lifestyle Report, it is· essential that it be completed Listening Post - Winter 1H2 - Pege 47 CUJe Ca~te KINGSLEY LODGE 190 Twickenham Drive, Kingsley We offer personal care ·and service for the Frail, Aged and Elderly Self contained residential rooms with ensuite bathroom. Plus elegant air conditioned dining and lounge area. Regular activities and outings availa.ble. Close to transport and shopping. .r . Staff on call 24 ho\}rs. Medical facilities nearby. BUS. . CHART,ER ·EOUIPPED WITH WHEELCHAIR LIFT Available for school camps, picnic outings and pensioner group outings. B'RON TRANSPORT ·359 Beechboro Road Morley ' PHONE 279 7409 or 342 6318 P119e 48 -Listening Post- Winter 1992 entitlement to Disability Pensions, as an 0utcome of Letters cont. .acceptance of the probability that claimants' Alzheimer's. Disease is war-service related. There mu.st be others in the ex-service community intelligently and accurately by the use of GARP but . who may wish to. test an entitl~ment. that. not m~ny nurses and ministers of religion, The adv~ntage fro.m a successful claim is a tax- p~rt1~ularly 1n country towns, would be fami-liar with thiS little-known publication. exempt disabJiity pension, maybe as high as $313.00 per fortnight an <;I possibly an attendant's allowance. C.A. BOURNE, MBE, AE 33 Norbury Way While claims are not cut and dried, I am aware of Greenwooo WA 6024 Phone (09) 343 1006 at least three successful applications and I possess documentation which may ass·ist in first determining whether a claim stands a chance of Dear Editor, success and secondly in pro~essing a.claim. Over a number of years il have read with interest in I do not have the time or expertfse for hands-on the Listening Post fellow RSL members' articles aFld involvement. in p_articular cases, but I am willing to letters expres·sing concern about the Australian help anyone wt)o may have the time and inclination public's lack_of _defence awareness. to become involved. As a youngster I was intrigued to find out that FORD CAMPBELL apart from the bombing of our northern ports, World PO Roelands 6226 War 11 allegedly never came to Australia's western shores. · Dea_r Editor, ----- This I cou Id never .accept, as I did not believe what Congratulations on publishing the article entitled I read in the history books and since then have 'The ~lag : symbol of our national identity'. lt is jl:Jst carried out much research on the subject over more what IS needed to make our people think about who than 20 years. they are. . I have interviewed many people and haye I don't know how we came to have green and uncovered numerous incidents and alleged enemy yellow for our national colours; I certainly. never activities along our massive coastline and find it voted for them during my 65 years. As far as I am chilling how close the war came to an unknowing concerned, dark blue and white- the colours of our general public. nat!onal flag - are the national colours; Waltzing Some of the interviews I have carried out are not Matilda our national song should have been the for publication at 'this time, but are being recorded music for the.[lational anthem. for release to future generations at some time in the Mr Keating and Mr Dawkins talk of one nation, but future. advocating a republic and a new flag is a sure way of Yes, I accept morale, the fear of mass panic, lack dividing Ollr people.(However we must take the threat seriously and be-prepared for the worst or all of defence preparedness, security, etc. were factors is lost. · ' in matters being hushed up some 50-odd years ago, That is why it has been suggested that if the but surely this cocooned "she'll be right" lethargic government or a majority of the people wish to attitude Australia basks in today in regard · to remove the Union Jack, then we should make as defence has been somewhat contributed to by this little change as possible to the flag t.hat has served ,policy. us so well. So, what if we replace the Union Jack· VIC JEFFERY with the star <;>f the Federation and leave it at that. 18 Pimlott Street Dianella 6062 However, let us be united i.n putting an end to this. controversy which so divides our nation. Dear Editor, JOHN GRUMMETTE QX34538 I notice that service numbers for deceased Post Office Box 51 members were not published in the "Last Post" Mt Lawley WA 6050 section of the last journal. Editor: Current RSL policy Is "no change" to the What is the reason for this revised format, which I flag. regard as a retrograde step? Dear Editor, MR W. BONE (F4870) · East Vie Park and Vietnam Veterans Sub-Branch ThroU"gh the.Listening Post, I wouldlike to send a 'thank you' to Mr Norm Johnston for what he did for Apologies for. the omissiorv of service numbers In me before the Review eoard. the Autumn edition. 1t was a printer's error, and the My wife and I would like to thank him for the way oversight is regr-etted. · he pr_e~ented my case before the Review· Board .. Editor:· Patricia Balfe. Even 1f 1t had not gone in my favour, I would not have been able to fault his time, effort ~ and presentation. · Dear Editor, My wife and I thank him for everything from the ALZ~EIMER'S DISEASE RELATIVE bottom of our hearts. · · · . TO WAR SERVICE . P. VOAK . 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Page 50 - Llatenlng' Poat - Winter 1H2 ~~...r..Q"..Q"'~...r~...q-...r...r~..ocoocccccocco · ocooooooaooCiooCiooCioacao~aoOIICICC Lost Trails ...... ·...... ::. CAIY·rou HELP? · OCCCOClCCO""~...r...c:r~...r~...r...r...r~JCI""..Q"~~d . COCCOCdCCOOCICICICICICIOOC HONOUR BOARD Victoria; Plush, Hart and Watts _from SA; Mogg,,; Egan, Hodges, Murtagh, MacCusker and Peter Gray : Members of the Cunnamulla Sub-Branch are from NSW; Maddocks, C.M. Mc·Grath and N. Dixon . hoping ~o co.mpile an Honour Board of personnel from Queensland and Stan Smith (ex Rabaul), Geoff ·who enl1sted m Cunnamulla during World War 11 and Whitby, S. Jenkins, Bill Dyer, Jim Bennetts and any the Korean, ,Vietnam and Gulf Wars. We hope that others. the Board Will be f>laced where it used to be-at the town's Memorial Fountain. Contacts: Jack Bradley (068) 89 1629, John Cloake (07) 848.4462, Sam Gormley (076) 35 8647. I ~ould be pleased to hear from any widows or relatives of those people and will do my best to 6th DIVISION CAVALRY answer all letters. I have been trying·to obtain the Unit history of the D. BROWN. (MRS) 6th Div Cavalry: "To the Green Fields Beyond" by 1/7 Francis Street - Sean O'Leary, published by 6th Div Cav. Cunnamulla, Old 4490 I would be very happy to purchase a copy if available.· Please contact: MICE OF MORESBY JOHN COLLINS. (ex 6th Div Cav) The advent of World War 11 attracted RAAF 13 Lyons Sfreet personnel from all over Al!.lstralia to some of the Cottesloe WA places of which 'Lucky Starr' had never heard. Trained in the various musterings, we knew that RAAFPILOT war in the Pacific was inevitable, and when the A request has been received for any information action started many of us were sent north to form about a RAAF pilot John Spiers' in 1946. the group which was to confront the Japanese. If any branch has a record of Mr Spiers would they Rabaul, Salamau and Tulagi were some of the early kindly contact: · advanced bases. We_eventually built up our forces at MA JOHN M SWAIN Port Moresby which in early 1942, and for months Apatot, San Esteban later, was the last bastio.n of defence against the llocos Sur, Luzon Japanese. We supported Squadrons 6, 23 and 24 in Philippines 2706 Rabaul, 32, 11 , 20 and 75 in Port Moresby. We were heavily involved in the Milne Bay, Kokoda-Buna and Coral Sea campaigns and it was British Aviati~t~:~ to coptact two during this period that the press gave us the name former pilots from No 16 (RP) Squadraon RAF who Mice of Moresby. . flew spitfires in 1945: In the first few months of 1942 we were Fl Offr W.C. Anderson (196862) understaffed· and the amount of ·work required Fl Offr L.L. Cadan lengthy periods on duty. During that time we TOM ROBERTS became very close and· lasting friendships were Office Manager cemented. IUs 50 years and over since we. first met, G.P.O. Box 303 and the new feilows who came ouring the nexfyear Canberra ACT 2601 fitted in and increased the number of the mates. There were radio operator me<;hanics, US ARMY WATER Tl;MNSPORT telegraphists, cypher-clerks, meteorologists, Mr R.V. Sullivan, a Life Member of the League, is photo g raphe r s, ad m i n is t rat i v e and ~ o:s t a I trying to locate any Australian who served with the personnel, together with armourers, electnc1a.ns, US Army Water Transport Division and ~as joined fitters and airframe experts who developed a lastmg the League. rapport. The flying personnel attached to the Mr Sullivan can be contacted: squadrons moved back to ~ustrali~ during this cl - Post Office...- period for aeroplane protection ag;:unst Japanese / Watervale SA 5452 bomb.ing attacks. Most of us are septuagenarians and have not seen each. other for 50 years. Several of the ex-radio m~n "RAIDERS OF THE DEEP" lived in the south-east ar.ea of. Queensland and were I am hoping that a reader may have a copy of in touch with each other and others in NSW. "Raiders of the Deep" by Lowell Thomas (of Contacts were ma'de which de..,eloped into a 'get American newsreel fame) that I could. borrow or togetl')er' in Brisbane on 5 Decemberla~t at.tended buy. lt is-about experiences during World War I in by 22 men and 1o wives. After such an . enJoya~le German submarines and told by the survivors. reunion, it was unal'limous we get togethe~ agam,_ MERV GALE ex WX23490 ' with others, during Coral Sea Week early th1s Ma~ . 2 Jamaican Road We would love to hear ,from old friends Charlle Safety Bay 6169 Davis, Ern Holder, Sam Steels, Harry Turner from · Ph: 527 3039 Llatenlng Poat - Winter 1812 - Pes~! 51 I. ~------~-----. Th~re Do you know th.is man? ;s noth;ng mas good as lan Hutcheson l'TAG NOW AT 10 York St,No'rth Perth David Worthinglon PREVIOUSL V OF LEEDERVILLE SERVICE . ~egd with INSTALLATIONS HBF, 'HIF, Medlbank, I?TY. 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HoRMONEs AGEING WHO'S KNOCKING AT ADVISORY CENTRE Elizabeth Nottage s.Sc .. Ph.O Member Ausl. College of Nutritional & Environmental Medicine Personal Dietary advice is .available to assist with the understanding of Western lifestyle diseases such as Breast Disease and Candida albicans and to help . ·YOUR DOOR! strengthen the immune system. We will supply* and fit " peep holes" to any lnfonnation for forthcoming seminar and type of door. awointments 386 6019 Ph . ~42 8784 ALLHOURS Pege 52 - Listening Post - Winter 1992 KENNETH WOODBRIDGE Lost Trails cont. I am trying to trac_e the family of my _paternal uncle, Kenneth Woodljridge, wtlo served in the WORLD WAR II SCROLL Australian Forces -during World War IJ and was l · hav~ a scroll (see photo) that was made from an killed at Tobruk. His wife's name was Betty (perhaps army krt~ag (brown canvas) by an unknown POW in Elizabeth) and he had one son, Keith, borl) Ja_va durrn~ World War 11. lt measures 29 x 17 inches approximately 1936. . '": ana was grven to me by my uncle - the late S/Sgt My ancle emigrated to Australia as a young man James Walden. from · the town of Reddich, county of I would very much like to near from anyone who Worcestershire, England. Originally he worked on a knows any of the people named on the scroll•(see sheep station in NSW, and his parents were Eva and below) or ~ho may have information about the man David Wciodbridge. who m rt. MS MAUREEN HOPKINS 124 Napie"r Road Havelock North New Zealand LESLIE BUfLER Leslie Butler's uncle John and brother Harold are trying to locate him as all his personal papers were lost in England. The son of Percy and Ada Butler,.Leslie was born on 6 September 1911. He also had a step-sister, Jean. As a teenager in the late 1920s, he was sent to Australia, possibly via Melbourne, to work on fruit farms. He married before World War 11; his son Percy _was born on 15.1.37, followed by Jean and Phyllis. If you can help with any information would you kindly phone 02 264 3140 (day) 02 30 6883 (evening) ~ - or write to :. DAVID BUTLER l ~ ~ ~ 4th Flo.or .,·_ 280 P1tt Street ~~ ., Sydney 2000 ,. \ I \ ~ 1 · ~· #i " ,1, , ~,. • Pte Mitchell b .W. (VX) Pte Wilkinson S. wx AIR TRAINING CORPS W02 Gascoine F. (WX) Pte Grenda S. . wx * Sgt Marshal! G. (VX) • Pte Hillard A. wx I am trying to put together some history of the 76 Cpl Howard J. QX Pte Campb'ell A. sx Squadron of the Air · Training Corps and the • L/Cpl Gosson G. OX Pte Buckland E. sx Women's Air Training Corps and would like your Pte Swales E. WX Pte Dedman F. vx help regarding: Pte Buqhanan W. QX • Pte Beard W. NX · Names of Officers and Cadets Pte Ernest A. NX Sgt Wiseman E. ox Newspap~r clippings, letters (RAAF type), Pte Ernest A. NX Cpl Hood J.C. vx Proficiency Certificates etc. (Please send a Pte Beckett R. WX • Cpl Gardner J . vx photocopy, or I will return _the original to·you). Pte Keary A.S. OX • Pte Wiseman J. NX Pte Thompson A. wx Photos: if sending a group photograph, pl~ase • Pte McGuire V. QX name as many people as possible and we will try to • Pte Gatley E. SX • Pte Gallaway R. VX . Pte Clifton E. NX name the rest ourselves. All photographs wHI be Major De Grespigny OC returned. Capt Henry 2/LC. NX • Pte Easpm L. vx S/Sgt Walden J. NX Pte Buchan A. QX Any assistance you can give will .be very much * Sgt Waiters D. NX Pte Wallace V. vx appreciated. Please contact either mxself on 367 • Cpl Hutchinson VX / Pte Norman W. wx 4429 or Olive Gray (nee Gann6n) on 364 5946 if you Pte Grant J.O. WX would like us to collect anything, or information can be posted. BARRY WALDEN 10 Dal>ton Crescent R. 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MON-FRI 8.30-5.30, THUR 8.30-9.00, SAT 8am to 5pm SHOP 128NO RTHLANDS PLAZA SHOPPING CENTRE P~ 54- Lt.tenlng POst- Winter 1992 providing . valuable contacts through the military Lost Trails cont. network oJ the ADF. 1would be most grateful if you would also s~ppgrt the shaping of t.his pr6quction· by publishing· flis HISTORY OF AUSTRALIAN letter in the Listening Post, so members who h~ve ARMOlREOCORP-IXXIJMmrARY recollection, both wartime and peacetime, are aware that their information is being sought for t.he Re~earch has commenced on a documentary of documentary. ' the history and. development of the Royal Australian Armoured Corps. If any members or ex-members of any part of the Armed Services have a recollection. an anecdote, a . The research phase of this production will humorous story or any other info.rmati6n which contin!,.Je for at least another 12 months befor:e relates to the Armoured Corps, I hope they will put interviews and filming at units and locations take pen to paper.and se'nt it to me. Any mat~rial sent will place in each of the Australian states. . be returned to the contributors if they wish. · The Director of Armour has expressed his support D.G. (DON) SIVYER . for the. project and will assist with access to the 74 Glyde "Street records of the- Armoured Museum as well as East Fremantle 6158 .REUNIONS 11/20 SQUADRONS attendance, and we feel sure that there must be many who will be interested in this event. .The · I am trying to contact some of my old squadron reunion could well be a wonderful part of a holiday mates who served with 11 /20 Squadrons in Port in the West-:- an opportunity to perhaps meet old Moresby between 1940 and 1942 to arrange a shipmates/ comrades or just "swing the lamp" a . reunion. little. I have already had some feedback from items 1 will be happy to send full details to anyone published in "Mufti" and the national publication. As express!ng interest. well as forwarding this to you, I am also contacting NSW and _Queensland editors. DOROTHY V.' RAWE Hon. Secretary, Trafalgar Reunion '93 PHILLIP SPIELVOGEL 20 Elmslie St, Orelia, WA 6167 "Karalta" Tel: (09) 419 4749 Upper Morrisons Victoria 3334 ERRA MOSQU1TOlA1RCRAFT 9RARCANB Any ex-members of RAAF units, wliich operated Co-ordinator of Reunions Mosquito aircraft (87, 1 and.94 Squadrons, PRU, David Jackman Survey Squadron) who are interested in a reunion PO Box 618 are invited to contact Allan D,avies, 4/18 Gordon Milsons Point NSW 2061 Work (02) 238 5555 Street Traralgon 3844. The reunion would .be held Home (02) 89~ 5878 at a central place and would feature, If possible, ·Accommodation A52-600 which has been restored by the RAAF at No National Capital Vill~ge 2 Aircraf.t Depot. lt is the only surviving PR Mark 16 Antill Street (Near Cnr Federal Hwy) Mosquito in the world and the OfliY ex-operational Watson ACT · (87 Sqn). Mosq.uito in Australia. Please sent $50 deposit to confirm that y~u will be attending the reunion. If you requ.1re COMBINED EX-SERVICE accommodation in Canberra ple(ise adv1se & SERVICEWOMEN'S name and number of people. COMMITIEE (WA) GARY MAYER 62/25 Best Street ANNUAL LUNCHEON Lane Cove·NsW 2066 · All ex-service and servicewomen are 'Invited to Work (02) 477 7950 Home (02) 427 6782 attend the annual luncheon to be held at' Anzac TRAFALGAR REUNION House, Perth, on Sunday 1.6 August 1992. Marin~s . ~omen ' s Pre-lunch drinks in Anzac Club: 11.30- 12.30 Ex Royal Navy, Royal Royal ~it-down Naval Service and·Queen Alexandra s Royal Naval Followed by lunch in the Gallipoli Room Nursing Service Personnel. . . Price per ticket $25.00 which .includes These reunions are held bienn.lally, .and lt has pre-luncti drinks and drinks on the table. been decided that the next one Will be .m Western Please contact your own Association Australia (the flrst time in W.A.) from 22 to. 24 representative/secretary for tickets, or Mrs Moira 3~1 October 1993. Ball (Ticket Secretary) on 1496. 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AMPtiMESH SHARKURITY GRILLE WE USE ONLY THE BEST MATERIALS FOR YOUR SECURITY AND PEACE OF MIND oesign 125 CUSTOM FLYSCREENS 2803 STOS w1th Amphmesh grille bronze or Silver (std fittings) 3 SHEEN PLACE, 3 hmges. door closer included BAYSWATER FREE· QUOTE.S 279.7444 TOW.., BARS. HEDLAND l HOME FITTING FUNERAL SERVICES CHROME ROO BARS SERVING· THE PILBARA DISTRICT HAYMAN REESE Arrangement~ also for Cremations ELECTRIC BRAKES Interstate and overseas 7 day service PHONE GARY JOHN EYDEN Phone (091)·722656 018 942 971 all hours LOT 1403 PINNACLES, WEDOEFIELD We welcome all R.S.L. Members and their families to BARBERRYCAFE SHOP 6, BARBERRY SQUARE KALAMUNDA Leslie and Janet Baines can please you -with lunch, morning or aftemopn teas -. CALL IN SOON ~9341.99 Pege 58 - Llatenlng Post-Winter 1992 · ·-· ; ITEMS FOR THIS SECTION SHOULD BE TYPED : SUB-BRANCH NEWS AND DOUBLE-SPACED WHENEVE~ POS&IBLE. CI1Y OF PERTH Anthony.achieved great success in football and boxing. · ·, · ~ .. ·. Meetir::~gs _ held ~econd . Tuesday of each month (e~cept January) m Gallipoli Room, Anzac House Sally Forbes, who won junior youth of the yea~. 28 St George's Terrace, Perth (6.30 pm). ' was also nominated by the police and citizens' club' for a long and outstanding career in various sports. President M.C. (Mike) Hall Ph : ~ 277 4091 . Secretary D. McCielland Ph: 446 3812. These included tee-ball, netb~ll and gymnastics, and her involvement in special dance, rnodern jazz Office open every Tuesday 1 Oam-3pm. Teleph~ne ballet, youth leadership and work with the Duke of 325 9799. Edinburgh's Award. Scheme. Courtesy - Eastern Suburbs Reporter. BAYSWATER-MELTI-IAM DONAR WINS YOUTH AWARD BELMONT · Embleton's Donar Owens is ·the City of There they were, the combined Belmont and Bayswater's 1991 youth of the year. . Rivervale-Carlisle Sub Branches' Ex-Servicemen, Donar was ·the first female army cadet in Australia marching erect and proud in the .Parade of the Anzac Day Commemoration Service on Sunday 26 to t:>ecome a regimental·sergeant-major. · April. · Her. no·mination for the prestigious award was submitted by the commanding officer of the The Parade was led by the City of Belmont Brass Bayswat'er-Morley unit. . Band under the baton of Bandmaster (Ex- Serviceman) Bill Brown. The previous day the bana The army reserve has always been a part of had played at the Bassendean-Guildford Sub- Donar's life. · Branch RSL Commemoration Service· and again Her father, Bill, has been a member for 25 years gave of their best. Thanks very much, Bandsmen! and mother Pam was a member of the· reserve's At Bassendean the band was followed by the local nursing corps. Her younger brother, Saul, is a Ex-ServLcemen and Women, SES, ethnic groups warrant officer with the Morley cadet unit. etc. whilst in Belmont following the Ex-Servicemen Donar enlisted in 57 regional cadet unit in 1987 and Women were the Army Cadets, the Air T~aining and rose to warrant officer, class 2, in three years. In Corps, Girl Guides,Scouts, SES and numerous 1990, she was appointed company sergeant-major. jeeps of the WA Veteran IYJilitary Car Club carryin{t During this time, she took top place at the senior Ex-Servicemen unable to march. .non-commissioned officer course and achieved her The Air Training Corps Officers and Instructors place as a regimental sergeant-major last year. must be congratulated for the excellent Donar has found time to joiri the army reserve performance of Flight 12 and~ 5 cadets in the march, and, last month, became engaged to fellow reservist and we are so proud to have them in our district. Murray Drover. Thanks all. She hopes to join the. federal police or customs Many thanks also to the many people who made service. this a day to remember, from the City of Belmont Staff to the Police control! ing the traffic, from the City of Bayswater yquth of the year award began volunteers at the Belmont Club of the RSL and the in 1969 as an initiative of the Bayswater-Meltham Ladies of the Auxiliary to the 16th Bn. Royal Western sub-branch of the RSL. Australia Regt, who provided the catafalque party at Mayor John D'Orazio said the awards recognised the Memorial. · civic involvement by local youth and fathered Our membership level is still good, and. there is community pride and participation. respo11s.ive participation by the members in all He said Donar's win was of particular matters that' come up for debate at our meetings. significance, as an initiative by Cr Kim Hames saw But tbere are many members who don't atter)d the birth of the Morley army cadets. meetings or the social events that include bowls, 1'Donar has made an invaluable contribution to o.util)gs and various entertainments. The Club is the community, assis.ting other yo~;~t~ ~nd yours, so use it, and at least make the members who promoting an activity that encourages d1sqpllne, work hard to·make our Sub-Branch the best, feel personal pride and loyalty. that their time and labours are really appreci~ted . "Donar is a remakable young woman, br~~king To all members who are sick, we extend our .good ground in a traditionally m~le area and · p~ov1dmg a wish~s with the hope that you may soon be back to significant contribution to the development of the go·od health, cadets." -. . For those E;x-Servicemen· and Women, also Youth of th"e year runner-up w~~ 16-ye.ar-old m,embers of .the Armed Forces, who have moved' Anthony Abraham, who was .nommated bY. the into the district recently, remember. we care for Morley Police and Citizens' Youth Club.. these people and their dependants. The RSL has Llatenlng Poat- Winter 1992-Pqe 59 WE WILL ASSIST. MEMBERS IN ALL A.REAS OF THE LAW INCLUD-ING: • Service, Disability and T.P.I. Pensions. • Ad-ministrative Appeals Tribunal • Wills and Deceased Estates KOTT • Fami"ly Law GUNNING • Motor Vehicle Injury Claims BARRISTERS & SOLICITOI~ S • Criminal and Traffic Law • Property, Business Settlements and 66 ST GEORGE'S TCE Leases PERTH • Litigation (09) 321 3755 • Debt Recovery We provide members with a free first interview . . Members, standard wills prepared $50.00 S_ingle, $90.00 Married. Escape to Albany and the South West on Piitnacle Tours ALZHEIMER'S ASSOCIATION 4 Day Albany,- Karri Forests H.OME RESPlTE SERVICE The Association's in-home respite serNice provides care for and Margaret River Tour persons with Alzheimer's Disease, or a related disorder, in Discover the beauty of the southwest on this their own home. Our careworkers have special skills in exciting tour. Other highlights include the Stirling caring for people with dimentia. Range National Park and Family caregivers of people with Alzheimer's Disease need a regular break in order to cope with the difficult task of its magnificent displays of caring. Respite is available at any time during the week, nati ve wildflowers. including nights and week e~ds. Care is usually provided for Special RSL Tour departs six hours .per week, taking into consideration carer's needs. 9th November, 1992. The Home Respite Service began in 1988 and is"funded by COST $577 per person the Home and Community Care Programme (HACC), which is ajointly funded project of the Commonwealth and State Governments. Referrals are received from family caregivers, health Call now for your free colour workers and community service agencies in the brochure metropolitan ·area. PINNACLEtf PINNACLE TRAVEL CENTRE For further information please contact our Home Respite T9URS -. Cnr Hay and lrwin Streets, ~erth Co-ordinator, Wilma Achterkamp on {09) 388 2042. · AWI\H!J WINtUr¥ I f()UH'. Telephone 09 221 541 I ALZHEIMER'S ASSOCIATION- SHARING THE CARING Page 60- Listening Post - Winter 1992 maintain the commitment to the RSL that was Sub-Branch News emerging from the support being given this ~ear to the many anniversaries of campaigns. FollVICTORIA CROSS WINNERS Local schools combined to start the series with Research of historical their special school-children records has shown that the 's Service on Blaekboy Blackboy Hill Training Camp Hill on the last day of the school produced 10 Vi_ctoria term. Guest speaker Cross winners in World War 11. To honour Peter Firkins addressed the children who th1s, the showed Shire of Mundaring' s Blackboy Hill keen attention and warmed .to the manner of his Commemorativ presentation ·e Site Advisory Committee . Community support was also evident recommended the commissioning by the large number of the VC of private and official wreaths concourse at the site. placed on the Ellipses during the Service. Site architect Ean McDonald arranged for Anzac Eve at Blackboy the Hill saw one of the largest preparation of a bronze cast of the Victoria Cross as contingents of Scouts and Guides for many years a centre-piece and the provision of small brick-size assemble · for the Sunset Service and night vigil. plaques, suitably engraved with the recipient's Some 200 members of the Dianella District Scouts name, battle-place and date. lt is expected camped to have overnight on the site to take their turn at the project completed during July 1992. acknowledging the importance of Anzac Day. lt was W. GAYNOR. most pleasing to see the number of families who attended to show support for the group. The crisp hills' air and glowing dawn provided a perfect backdrop forth~ Dawn Se~vic _ e ~n Blackboy. The quiet process1on of . 1nd1v1du~ls _and representatives of commun1ty organ1sat1ons placing wreaths on the Ellipses added a spark of brilliant colour to the site where so many World War I soldiers experienced their first taste of military life. Bellevue's Service and March attracted many veterans and spectators as well as Cadets f~om the RSL-spohsored 503 Reg·ional Cadet Umt. The Service was well- received as was the Sub-Branch President's address where he u.rged members to f Oc 5()3 RCU Capt ·Ballantyne looks on wh~e CJ?i. Damien Sub-Branch President Neville Philp displays the Victoria Cro5S Fullg;abe receives his Award from NeVIlle Philp. Con.course Centrepiece. Listening Post - Winter 19t2 - Page 81 Windmill Jburs Proudly· .Presents 'HERITAGE OF THE HEARTLANDS' Each exclusive site visited on this 2 :i!:E ~~;;; - day tour through the heart and history of the Central South, _has been chosen to ensure Friendly - HospitUity - Peno•al-Attention . Most sites are only open to Windmill Tours and can not normally be seen by the public l TOUR C·()ST ~ $187.00 . P~R PERSON (TWin_Share) · - AND INCWDES - * FULL ACCOMMODATION * AJ,L MEALS- · * ENTRIES~ . .All enqu . h~i~s and ·b· ookings phone (090) 63 ·2390 f_REECALL 008-802 988 FAX (090) 63 2235 Windmill Tours Broo.kton Highway, Corrigin 6375 P~~ge 62 - Uatenlng Post - Winter 1'992 The event, whilst also being historical,·did a great Sub-Branch News deal to engender a feeling of espirit de corps among today's gel'}~ration of serving soldiers.. A.M. BRICE COCKBURN ·secretary Since Christmas attendances at meetings have Honour Avenue Committee av~r~ge~ around 1qo, and the monthly dances are gammg m populanty. The work force was busy finish!ng. the extensions to "our 24 x 28 ft meeting GERALDTON room m t1me for Anzac Day when visitors expressed EXCELLENT ANZAC DAY RESPONSE amazement that it was all done by volunteer labour. Parade Marshal Dave Ridgway estimated that We had~ visit from 157 children from the South about 700 marchers, including about 130 ex-service C~ogee Pnmary School for an Anzac Service. The personnel, took part in the main civic children were ~ery well ~ehaved, the singing from commemoration on Anzac Day and about 120 the scho Wide range of tackle Lovers offishing will tell you how important it is to use quality equipment. Military Antiques Peter and Ian Sewell, proprietors of Anglers Anonymous, sell" a wide range of fishing bait, tackle Perth's only Professional Military shop . and reels. · specialising in: Also available are rods to suit all, from the amateur to the professional. M~DAL MOUNTING Ian builds custom-made rods on the premises. MEDAL REPLACEMENTS Peter and Ian both have a long history in fishing - HAT BADGES Peter has been a fanatical amateur fisherman for 40 HELMETS years and Ian has been involved with fishing for most SWORDS of his life .and was a professional fisherman for four MILITARY REFERENCE BOOI MACKA'S YOUR MAN! ~ AFFORDABLE \\J•-11 ,,., ALL GENF.RAL HOME & ~ \J\,\1, 1 \11 '\ I PHOPF.RTY IMPROVEMENTS RETIREMENT '? I 111 Unbe lievable value is Op... ·r.llor' of what's on offer at , 1-+. Lyall Strcel. South P~n h6151 Halls H ead Village in Telephone: (091 .~f-.7 :W-+7 Mandurah. Our units range betweeri MURRA Y RIVER VILLAGE $58,500 and $72.500 Cnr Col)lihah & Gillark Rcb so call Bill "' Dudlcy Park. Waits. our Mandurah 6~ I 0 Manager, on 535 3981 T ~ leph on ~: 5.'5 .WX I or drop in to Hungerford Aveune. HALLS HEAD VILLAGE v~n Halls Head, Hungcrford A u c. - Alterations, Carports H;11l' H ead. - Timber Decking Mandurah. 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Pho.ne/ Fax (o9) 447 1860 or (018) 919 171 - All hpurs, all areas - Page 64- Llstenlng·Post- Winter 1992 was a great success this year; probably about t~e Sub-Branch News same nvmber of Veterans were on parade as m ·previous years, but pleasing aspects were the very good attendance of tlie general p~:Jblic at the service , Proudly wearing the eight medals of his late father and the increased number of Scouts .and Cub (distinguished fighter-pilot Frank Kruta Snr) was Groups'who participated: Wreatbs were laid by Rein Frank Kruta, Jnr, who said plans for that' afternoon. Edwards, representing the Federal ~overnmeryt, included dropping his father's ashes from an aircraft George Kikiros w~o'laid a wreath from 1he City of at the family's favourite fishing spot, Separation . Stirling due to the absence of. 41ny Osborne Ward Point. . · Councillors, the Vietnam. Veterans' Association, the A highlight of Artzac Day was the presentation of a Scarborough Sub-Branch President, Ooug piggott, Life . Memb~r~hip award, by Women's Auxiliary and our own Sub-Branch. Pres1dent G1lhan Sharp, to Val Wick in recognition On completion of the Wreath Laying Ceremony of 15 years' devoted service, including the last 11 members and friends (incl·uding the Viet.nam years as Treasurer. The Auxiliary also hosted the . Veterans and those frorri Scarborough) enjoyed a Gunfire Breakfast after the dawn parade. BBQ breakfast organi~eq by Sonny Conway, S~an NEW MEMBERS Tornmy Meagher and Woolnough. This was a very enjoyab,le President gathering and the Soc!al Committee Allan Ell is presented Badges and Code are to be congratulated for of Membership Certificates its success. 1.also thank tQ five new members at our Secretary, Fred Guelfi, who organised the the April meeting: Ken Gallaher, Wae Wae Rihari service. Warren, Wayne Wells, Matihew Paull and Kelvin Rumble. The next big event is the State Cq!'1gress; the three delegates who will represent. your sub-branch Life Member John Spen'dlove are has again beef! · John Brigden, Fred Guelfi ancf myself. re~I!Y elected Treasurer, Ron Bradfield will fill a vacancy I would on the Sub-Branch have liked to have seen another member attend Management Committee and Congress instead of me as I have been Ken Gallaher is the new Treasurer one of the of the Regional delegates for several years. But a·s War Veterans' Kome Committee. names had to be submitted and no one else wanted to go to On displ"ay at the meeting was a plaque presented Geraldton I allowec;l myself to again be nominated. to the Sub-Branch and the people of Geraldton for There is still no movement on the .sale of part of the hospitality re.ceived during the 50th annfversary the property to raise the funds reunion for the proposed of members of B-Company of the 11th rebuilding of the Memorial Hall. I am beginning to Battalion of the 13th Brigade and of Asseciation believe that this projec~ officials. has been left tpo late for members to receive a·ny benefit from it; perhaps we Reports on highly successful ceremonies, held at sho.uld be looking ~t making improvements to our schools in association with Anzac Day, have been existing premises. How abou~ coming along to the submitted by Bili Cunn.ingham, Geraldton ~enior meetings, members, and give-us your ideas about High School; Colin Lockyer, Geraldton Pnmary; thi~ . We would like to hear what you have' to say. President Allan Ellis, Walkaway;· and Nancy A reminder that meetings are held every second Peacock, John Willcock Senior High. Wednesday of the month at 7.30 pm in th~ Mel')'lorial Two new members, Brian Cooper and Allan Hall, corner of Main and Cape Streets·, Osborne Malloy were welcomed at the March meeting a~ Park. which Mr Malloy w.as praised for his a~dress on BILL SULLIVAN Homosexuats in the Defence Forces. President 349 2797 Our new Membership Officer is Dave Ridgway, and a general committee includes Dorothea RETURNED SISTERS Reynolds, Frank Sharp, Bob ~andy , Nancy"Peacock and Ray Nankiville; other off1cers mclude Lew Eves The first meeting for the year, held at Anzac and John Spendlove as Birdwood House Trustees, House, was well attended. The preliminary meeting Frank Sharp and Reg Tubby as Sub-Branch was followed by the AGM when th~ following office bearers were elected: Trustees and Ron Bradfield and Jack Farrell as Auditors. President Anne Leach; Vice Presidents Edith Stath~m; The Club, with associated · f~cilities, no'!" operates Harler, Viv SeGretary Molly Clarke; at Birdwood House, with Nancy Peacock as Assistant Secretary B'eth Lee; Treasurer Ell(} Bqne. Chairperson and Brian Billi as Secre~ary- Treasurer, In her report, the retirin~ presic;tent commented supported by a committee that mcludes yhas on the year's activities which had included social Peacock, Bob Mcteod, Herb Lyon, Mick Campbell gatherings, ceremonial r~presentations and and Stephen Batty. substantial fund-raising for the War Veterans' Home Appeal. · PETER BARDEN, PRO The 90th anniversary of the founding of the Australian Army Nursing Service, no'ft' the RAANC, OSBORNE PARK will be celebrated at:Government House and hosted by members of the The Wreath Laying ceremony at the City of Returned Sisters' Sub Branch. · Stirling Council premises and c~nducted by our In the Anzac Day Parade special tribute was paid sub-branch in liaison with the V1etnam Veterans to the Australian Army Nursing Service by Ex- Liltenlng PMt- Winter 1112 - Pege 11 T-reati.ng ~ : h,umat _ ism A NEW device - the The -BioBeam 940 is BioBeam 940 -:-. is proving especially valuable for patients highly effective in the treatment' concerned about adverse side of painful rheumatic disorders. effects of drug treatment. 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Similarly, a single man over 65 or m~ estment; ·: wo~n ~v~r 60 could g~ so~ Age , • TeU you·bow to invest your money For your ~o py, or any Social Pens•on !f his or ber fortnighllf1li<::Qme -~ decision on investment is yours ~ (from workioJi, superanliuitioo, •i:>edde tbe • Security Information, call the investmentinoome,orwhateversource) · . . on . eXICiamouotolyour Telephone Information Service is less than $706.60 gross per fortnight Social Secunty or Veterans' Afl'lirs on A ($18,371 per )'ell'). payment • guide to concessions Tbe Financill Information Service The FIS can be ooolleled via tbe 008 060 123 (metro) 1nd (FIS) · inf< • bel p1 Telepbooe Information Service on 008 IJVes ormabOD to p peo e ()6() 123 metro,· 008 112 468 COUD'"'· or discounts improve their SlaDdard of living by M 1 008112 468 (country) In using their own mooey to best Your local Social Security office also Western ldvantqe has tbe lelepbooe number of your FIS Australia. · · Oflicer, wbo will discuss your problems FIS can belp you by ,~;.,.,_;.., and or make ID a...,;n'-- • The call is free. WI:M information ~ . . . ,..,...... t .or ID pro'"""6 IDlervleW. • ApproiCbcs to investments. The service is me and ooofideotial . • Tbe ldvantagCS ~ disad~tagCS or different types of investment · · Page 86- Llatenlng Post- Winter 1H2 cere!Tiony the 200 members and their families who Sub-Branch News attended adjourned to the Club for afternoon tea. At our last meeting, Lloyd Adam spoke about his visit to the Scarborough Di~trict Cadets an·d gave a m~mbers of . th.e AANS and RAANC who wore short resume 'of their activities: He considers that umforms dep1ctmg the Service from its inception to they should be sponsored as much as · possible the ~ulf War. They were joined by their 'sister' perhaps with a perpetual trophy. . · . .' Serv1ce.s of the OAIMNS, Naval Service and RAAF .. · Ron Elms r&ported .that, as only···$1t>O has beeR SINGAPORE MEMORIAL TOUR · .used from our welfare fund, we oou Id.donate ·$500 to Ex-AANS members from WA who joined their Headquarters. This was agreed to as was a move to ~olleagues. ~t the recent Singapore reunion adopt six wards of Torchbearers for Legacy by mcluded V!v1~n Statham, Dorothy Campin (2/13 donating $300. AG~), MarJone Olifent, Vi Pope (2/10 AGH) and T~~asurer John Maxwell reporte'd on the financia1 ¥av1~ Allgroye, sole survivor of 2/4th CCS who now pos1t1on of the Sub-branch, and Alf Oenny spoke 11ves 1n England. ' about the Bowls trip to Tasmania in which two lt was a very moving ceremony as those te~ms reached the fjnals. The trip was very momentous days and the girls who did not return enJoyable, and bannerettes were exchanged. were remembered. Another bannerette has come from Broome and Norm Elms reported on the Broome Memorial VALE: ceremony which he attended. Marjorle t:A,asta.uee .Nash, WFX 1.7072 : Mr Pet~r Firkins Marj~rie Nash was ~ell known in the nursing We had.two speakers on defence ~orman Ashworth.. lt appears profession, and especially by her colleagues at ., · and Air.Commqdore IS of what lt (where she ootained her our nat1onal defence a long way short Royal Perth Hospital is shortage qf gene~al Edward Memorial shou.ld be, but the. m.ain problem certificate) and King y who Hosp1tal. fundmg and lack of mterest by the communit pay the.taxes. Our attitude of "she'll be right, mate" On Marjn the violent patients in the days .that are now m pos1t1on. Anyone who wishes t.o se~ation was almost non- and tranquilising drugs purchase a plaque, in honour of (iny ex-service existent, and careful physical restraint was the only persons from the .scarborough distr'ict, is asked. to alternative.- contact Memorral Warden Doug Piggott on After joining the Australian Army Nursing Service 446 1331 . in 1941, Marjorie served with 110 AGH, 118 AGH and Afte( the ceremony, ladies of the Doubleview several camp hospitals before being posted to 2/9 Bowling Club provided afternoon-tea which was .AGH for overseas service at Moratai. followed by an evening barbecue. . After the wa'r she joined the Child Health section JIM HUGILL , of the Medical Department which took the service to the outlying country districts by caravan. Marjorie later migrated to South Africa to join her brother and his family; she continued nursing and became matron of· the Rondebosch Cottage Hospital which was also a training-school for nurses. After retiring, her increasing ill-health necessitated hospitalisation at the Nurses' War Memorial Hospital wher.e M rs Prim rose Groom bridge (one of our members who now lives in South Africa) was able to contact her relatives and send flowers on our behalf. VICTORtA HOBBS SCARBOROUGH The Scarborough RSL memorial was dedic~ted by three denominat!onal .p hurc~ representat1ve.s, State President Mt J1m Hall unve1led the plaque m the Remembrance Wall, short speeches were made and the Doubleview Bowling Club Choir sang 'The Ode' to musical accompaniment. After the Listening Post - Winter 1992 - p~ 67 ANTIQUE ARMS.& ARMOUR (Dr. Leo Laden, Antique Arms Specialist RFD. 9992789) Specialising in: Antique and Obs.olete Firearms, Swords, Bayonets, Knives and .Daggers, Oriental Weapons, Helmets and General Militaria. . WE BUY, SELL AND TRADE ALL TYPES OF MILITARIA FREE identification and valuations Over 1,000 items always in stock p/.us Mail Order Catalogue. Phone for an appointment to view. 7 days a week- 4471920 ANTIQUE ARMS & ARMOUR 123 High.Street, Sorrento, W.A. 6020 SOLO MONS LEOSC·HOOF INSURANCE SERVICES EL.ECTRI,CS Leo Schoof A.L.A., c.o. INSURANCE CONSU ~ L TANT Domestic - Com.mercial - Specialising in: Industrial • House and Contents I nsu ranee Maintenance & Installation • Motor Vehicle Insurance • Commercial Proper ties Prompt service, ··Boat Insurance competitive rates • Travel Insurance • Health I nsu ranee 24 h rs/7 days 28 DIXIE ROAD, KELMSCOTT emerge!'lCY service PHONE (09). 495 1979 , . .-.AGEA: 483 5071 PH 275 8542 Lie No. EC004065 ~AX: 481 5963 P~~ge88- Lletenlng Poet- Winter 1992 was held at Faulkner Park, Cloverdale, on 26 April: Sub-Branch News The service was preceded .by a march of ex-service personnel, cad.ets of the Air Fore~. Scout.s, Cubs, Girl-Guides and Brownies, and music was provided RIVERVALE-CARLISLE by the band of the City of Belmont. . ANZAC DAY TRADING Wreaths were laid by various <;lig.nitaries, Following the Anzac Day march in Perth our Sub- including the Mayor of Belmont, and Members 9f Br~ncH o'pened its doors for members to enjoy a Parliament. The Address was given by Major David qUJet drink and some comradeship. On this Cockram, Senior Chaplain of the 5th Military occasion we were hosts to 32 members of the Burma District, and prayers were offered by Captajn Keith . . I Star ~ssociation ~ho have ado.pted our hall as a Wheeler, Chaplai11 SAS Regiment. rThe Ode ·was meetmg place. Our Womens Auxiliary provided recited by Harry Fowle, President Belmont RSL, refreshments and drinks were available from the while Frank Fisher acted as Master of Ceremonies. bar. The Sub-Br.anches extend thanks to all who During the af~ernoon, RSL pennants were contributed to the s1,1ccess of the occasion. presented to two of the yJsitors: Tony Manuel, YOUTH ASSISTANCE FUND President ·of the Wanneroo Branch, and Belle During Ap·ril, we continued to support the youth Atkinson, from Auckland in New Zealand, who both of the district by sending a cheque for $100 to Brian belong to the Burma ·Star Association. Belle, who Skinner of Kewdale., Brian, whq won three placings was holidaying in Perth, took part in the Anzac in Little Athletics at State level, gained the right to march and, no doubt, r~turned to New Zealand with compete in the Malaysian·Games and rep·resent WA. fond memories of the day. As B~ian has to-raise a total of $1100 for the trip in COMBINED ANZAC SERVICE July, our Youth Assistance Committee considered it Our fifth combined Anzac Service conducted by a deserving cause. · the Belmont al')d Rivervale-Carlisle Sub-Branches FRANK FISHER. TASIVIANIA 12 DAY AIR-COACH-AIR HOLIDAY or l 17 DAY COACH-AIR OPTION including "PHANTOM OF THE OPERA" DEPARTS 7th and 21st NOVEMBER, 1992 Tasmania in November - A delightful time to visit the Tour highlights include: Launceston (3 nights)· St Helens -Pon Anbur- "Apple lste" when the country will be at its picturesque best Hobart (3 nights)- Cadbury Chocolate Factory -Huonville- Richmond- with the new spring growth, wildflowers and the lavender Mt Wellington -Queenstown - Strahan -Gordon River Cruise - S!Jinley and poppy fields abloom. On our 12 day·holiday fly in and -Smithton - Burnie - Delo'raine -Ross - Entally House -Clarendon - · out ofTasmaniajoiningour luxury "Hi Deck" coach for the Evandale ... and lots more. round island tour. There is an option to travel one way.to or Several multiple night stopovers make this a relaxing tour with plenty of time to enjoy Tasmania and !Jike in all the sights. Classic Holidays have from Tasmania that includes a night in A $2498.00 per person on 1fshare twin basis with a single / supplement of $420.00. . • Our 17 day option including Melbourne iS just $2598 (share twin per person) plus ~tom of the Opera · · tickets if required. ..-~2?:. SPECIAL DISCOUNT OF $50.00 FOR.RSL MEMBERS Classic Holidays have a colour leaflet available with all details on this exciting holiday. · ~ Suite 2, 16 Keams Cres, ~WA6153 . HONE (09}!316 2277 ~ Lie 9TA00468 ACN 009 352 925 Listening Post- Winter 1892- Page 89 . • • ...... u-"" ... ' . . . . .))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))»))))) Pege 70- Listening Post- Winter 1992 . . . ' ·WOMEN'S 'AUXIJ.,IARY We . congratu.late ·subiaco ~nd B'assendean Auxiliaries who have also reached 70 years: Our birthday ca.ke was made by Mrs Smith of our Auxiliary and beautifully iced by Mrs·Southern of Nollamara-North Perth Auxiliary aria we thank our; sub-branc~ for its donatio~ towa · rds ' ~u ~ P,Stty. W.e are only a very small branch now, but..we still manage to mak~ annual donations to State Executive spons9red appeals to help look after sick Final plans are being made for our 65th State and disabled ex-servicemen and women. Conference, which is just around the corner. We are MRS L..ROWE hoping-for a good response to our bring-and-buy President table as the money raised Will · go towards Conference expenses. I was very gratifie9 with the results of our Support one of our Ex-servicemen from Vietnam membership drive; it has been most rewarding as nearly all Auxi.liaries have had new m'embers join. CARL'S HANJ)YMAN SERVICE In February and March I attended a number of · Auxiliary AGMs, and in April a morning-tea for • Home maintenance kindred organisations was held in Anzac House. Mrs Sullivan and I attended the pre-AnZiiC Day e Carpentry service at the War Veterans' Home in Mount Lawley ~Welding and placed a wreath on behalf of all Auxiliaries. On Anzac Day Mrs Taylor placed the Auxiliary's wreath and the little jobs that never get done during 'the dawn service, while Mrs Southern and I ·an attended thEl service on the E~planade . Ph: 483 3801 - 24 hrs I am pleased to announce that Mrs Veanie Rowe, 018 947 189 ·. ". " .. MBE, has accepted the position of patrone~s on ., beha.lf of all Auxiliaries; Mrs Rowe is no stranger to older Auxiliary members as she has held .the ~ position of both State Secretary and State KEEP wARM·THIS WINTER ... President. Have ·your Vulca ~ ga s ~ ~ r oil heater seiviced be'fore This is my last year as State President as.my five- winter sets in. . ' n year term of office ends at the close of Conference. Mrs Sullivan is also stepping down -·she has been Do you require a winter service fory ouf evaP<>rative · the State Secretary for 15 years and has been .on · cooler? ·. State Executive for 25. . 1 take this opportunity to thank Vice Presidents Mesdames Taylor and Barrel!, State Secretary Mrs ·J.J. AIRCONDITIONINC. I Sullivan M'rs Holder, State Treasurer, and all / Ph: 342.3472 all hrs Committee. members for their loyalty and help during the last five ye.ars. I also th~nk Mr Jim Hall, Mobile 018 925 819 for all his help and adv1ce, Mr Des. ~lb,bs and staff f~r their assistance and all Aux1llanes and Sub- Branches for their support, lo.yalty·and hospitality. PEI\rJBERTP~ ALLISON CAYLEY State Pres.ident ..-- IN THE KARRI COUNTRY ,. .. ··' ·WEMBLEY-FLOREAT TAMMERON 70 YEARS YOUNG· MOTOR LODGE On. 8 · M~y. this Au~il i ary celebrated it~ !Oth SILVER BIRCH RESTAURANT birthday in the Gallipoli Room ~t Anzac House, the Base from whicb to explore tbe last of the Karri foresas. • morriing·was attended bY. members of o~r . State. Restaurant open BYO. Executive and representati-ves of .other a~x1llaries. Comfortable units, TV, fridse and laundry facilities. ~rs Friendly service, children _ .:'4 ~ - :l ; Mrs Cayley presented a Certificate of S.erv1ce to welcome. ;, ~ :~ _ . 1 Pat Barrel, our only member wt_1o · 1s not a life Phone (097) 761019 ~! = ·. ~\r member. our nine members. have served a total of WlddeloaStreet, ~~~ ~ o~ 283 years in' our br-anch and three have served long . Pealberton ~-~- ~ . - periods in other branch~s . ~------' L!Nnlng Poet-~ 1112-P11ge n SPECIAL LOANS FOR SENIORS· .NEW E-RA Do you need MONEY FOR LIVING to undertake IN WOOL MARKETING necessary home improvements or renovations, or buy another car or go on a holiday abroad? Has your income A sign A sign from investments been reduced because . of falling of !he Standard. Wool of the times times interest rates? Australia Pty Ltd If you are 68 years of age or over, and own your own & borne it is now possible to borrow up to twenty per cent · ~ STAWOO L BROKERS ~ of the Bank's valuation of your home. PTY. 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Disc. for pensioners or unemployed For further information contact: Ph: Mal or Chrlstlne 390 7322 The Vietnam Veterans Counselling Service 44 Outram Street, AF-TER JUNE 30th 4951199 W~t Perth Phone: 4811955 ·WA Count Callers: 008 011 483 6999 I Pager 602849 Pege 72 - Listening Post - Winter 1H2 · TOO. DIGGER FDLKSONG AND WE ARE HERE, VERSE ·oF WORLD WAR I by Graham Seal. Compiledfrom thediariesandletters Published by the Centre for Australian . of Sister Olive Hayn~ Studies, Curtln University of Technology, Perth. · The . physical and • emotional experiences of This is a great work with many of the songs that Australian men and women in World War 1 has been were sung by the sailors, soldiers and airmen in w.ell-doc~mented in a small library of books, diaries, World War I. Gtaham S~al gives the source of the songs and interesting information about them. We b1ograph1es and autobiographies, portrayed on sang many of these songs again in World War 11 and screens large and small- but what about our nurses Vietnam. They are ageless and include "I Want to Go - indeed; what about them? Home", " A Young Aviator Lay Dying" and "At the ~hort . ly after the. Anzac landing at Gallipoli, an Halt on the Left, form Platoon": art1cle m an Adela1de paper spoke of the Sisters These are the songs of Australians at war: some having arrived ard. in the same paragraph without sad, som·e bawdy and some just to keep step. even a comma, "the horses were in good condition". PATRICIA BALFE "We are here, Too" compiled and edited by Margaret 0 . Young, daughter of World War I Sister Unit Associations cont. from 80 Olive Haynes, has tried to redress that imbalance through the publication of her mother's diaries and 11TH & 2/11TH AIF BATTALIONS ASSOCIATION letters written whilst overseas to her famiiy in President: K.T. Johnson, MBE ED JP, 37 Blaven Way, Adelaide. This constant flow of letters home provides Ardross 6153. Secretary/Treasurer: J.C. Watson, 686 some understanding of the difficulties faced by Canning Highway, Applecross 6153. Tel: 364 2126. members of the Australian Army Nursing Service. Meetings: Third Tuesd.ay each month (.except At first the diary entries were not very detailed - January) 10.00am, G_allipoii Room, Anzac House, St just'simple reminders for writing her letters. Many of Georges Terrace, Perth . . the early letters were not kept becaus~ nobody in 11TH DIVISION SIGNALS ASSOCIATION Egypt or Australia considered ·the war more than a For enquiries contact - President: Lt Col O.R. Videan. minor skirmish to be dealt with in a few months, and 23 Halley Street, lnnaloo 6018. Tel: 446 6304. Secret- events were seen only of temporary and topical ary: Rob Hutchings, 21 Melbourne Way,.Morley 6062. interest - yet it is interesting to note, with the Tel: 276 3158. 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Garlic Bread (Serves 2) Prime fillet steak, cooked to your liking, 011r own freshly baked bread, with our witb a selection of Pepper, Brandied h< mwmade garlic butter ...... $2.00 Ginger or Herb & Garlic Sauces ...... $13.00 · Fisherman's Basket Deep fried prawns, scallops, squid & fish pieces all battered, served with tartare sauce ...... $15.00 We also have a delicious range of cakes and pastries available with a full flavoured tea & · coffee. Mention· this advertisement and get a lul/10% dl5count. . 40 Gugeri Street, Claremont, Ph: 385 3085 "l SMOKE-FREE - . BEHIND . THE. CLAREMONt POST OFFICE -. hge 74 Llatenlng Po.t Winter 1112· Last Post FEBRUARY WX32644 STOREY, F.J., City of Perth, 28th Aust lnf 6143392 BENCH, E.R., Busselton, East Surrey Regt Btn 3953 BERLINER, W.H., Mt Lawley-lnglewood, 2 ALH WX10865 TEASDALE, T.E., Merredin, 2/4 MG Btn . WX 3483 BOYLE, K.C., York, 2/4 M/G Btn 27326 THOMPSON, S.J., City of Perth, RAAP ' ! 80568 TRI13BECK, F.B., City of P~rth , RAAF . ·, 78830 EOGAR, W.J ., Bicton-Palmyra, MN WX39§17 : tUC~EY, WX36742 FOOTE, R.R., Central, Water Transport !3,.F., Murray, 30 lrlf Btn ' 1979 HARDING, H.M., Nollamara-Nth Perth 1st Pnrs WX5068 WARNER, F.J .,' Kensington, 2/28 Aust lnf Btn WX11160 HOEY, R., Claremont, z · special ' WX37224 WRIGHT, W.T., Bayswater-Meltham; 55/53 55964 IVAS, M.J., Bellevue, RAAOC Aust lnf Btn WX32007 KENT, A.G.S., North Beach 21 AWGU TX11819 KING, 13., Mandu-rah, 5 Aust.'Mech Equip Co APRIL 16336 MANTON, H.W., Mandurah, RAAF R35354 AMM, W.R., Fremantle 16862 MAZZOLETTI, F.A., Busselton, RAAF 7698 ARNOL:.D, H.W., Shenton Park,•16th lnf Bt.n 38607 MELDRUM, C.J., Subiaco, RAAF 38693 BRYCE, J.S., City of Perth, Radar RAAF WX34564 PERRIN, D.A., City of Perth, 2/ 2 MG Btn 81568 CALDWELL, G.R. , Mandurah. RAAF WX15025 ROWLANDS, R.S.O., Greenbushes, 2/ 2 Fld VX68147 CARROLL, J.W., Geraldton i Co WX10923 CLINTON, F.A., Wembley-Fioreat, 2/1:F WX29357 SMALES, T.K., Kalgoorlie, 27 LDC Salvage Aust Bde W/Shop , 441400 STRANG, A.C., Mosman Park, RAAF WX136l2 CRAZE, W.A. C., Claremont, 'M' Unit Bde WX15620 SYMINGTON, G.S.D., Murray, 2/28th Aust. Spec . lnf. Btn -14379 DUNCOMBE, D.P., City of P~r;th, RAN WX6114 TOZZI, L.G.A., Dongara, 2/28th Aust. lnf. Btn 5407 FIRKIN, B., Mandurah, Merchant.Navy WX4282 TULLOCH, J., Boulder, :!/16th Ausf lnf. Btn WX:t0606 GAUNT, E., Bassendean-Guildford, 2/137 WX31417 WILSON, A.F., Mandurah, 120 Bde W/Shop Bde W/ S REME ; WX243265 HAYRES, W., Bruce Rock, 10th,Light'Horse WX15789 HEARL6, H.A., City of Rockingham, :212 Workshop "- · MARCH 22011377 HEPBURN, A., Nedlands, 1207 IWI British 3/ 167 ANDERSON, G.A., Katanning, 42nd lnf. Btn Army . H~ 00080 BROMELL, M.R., Highgate, RAN . 295486 HILL, A.J., Upper Swan, RAAF '' WX 31336 CAMPS ELL, J.D., Yanchep-Two Rocks, 134 05833 HUBBLE, J.W., Highgate, RAAF Aust Bde Field Wk/ Shop E2685 JOHNSON, J.J., Bicton-Palmyra, RN RAN 16064 CAREY., S.R. , Geraldton, RAAF WX15563 KEMP, H.A., Mosman Park, 2/ 1 Army FLD C/ MX501551 CUE, A.H., Darling Range, Royal Navy W/Shops .. WX12971 DAWSON, L., City of Perth, 2/16th Aust lnf W-'<_6556 McGANN, F.R., Mandurah, 2/16th Aust lnf.Btn Btn · PO/ X5866 MORGAN, R., City of Rockingham, Roy.al 3/ 2604 FILER, M. H.,Bayswater-Meltham , 3rd Btn AAA Marines · WX3159 FITZPATRICK, D.R. , Central, 2/7 Fld Regt WX13241 NALDER, J.P., Wagin, 2/ 7 AGH WX16989 GALLUP, A. V., Waroona-Hamel, 92Wireless WX3391 NEWBERY, J.C ., Highgate, 2/ 28th Aust lnf Section . Btn WX447 GILLIES, E.A. , Wembley-Fioreat, 2/11 Aust lnf 138297 PECK, W.W., Eastern Hills, Forester British Btn Army WX12109 GODFREY, W.E., City of Perth, 2/3 MGAU WX42276 PITTAWAY, W.H., Nollamara-Perth, Aust WX39726 GOLDSWORTHY, A.E., Manning, 16th Aust Army Canteen Ser.v lnf'Btn · · · 518433 ROBERTS, P.G., Boulder, QMF R116123 GRIFFITHS, J., Busselton, RAN F3927 SCUPHAM, F., Mandurah, RANR WX37187.HARRIS, W.P., l:iigl:lgate, AAMS WX37531 SPENCER, J.A., Bridgetown, 2/32nd Btn 2923 HOLLAND, H.F., Applecross, 48th Aust lnf Btn WX18587 WATSON., B.R., City of Perth, ·BA S/Shop WX14280 JACKSON, E:A., Como, 1/18th Aust lnf Btn 386 WEBS, R., Mayla . ~ds-Railways , PP Canadian Light WX42092 KOWALD, E.L., Katanning, 2/16th Aust lnf lnf . w~28132 LINAKER, L.G., Bunbury, 43 Landing Craft WX4929 MAHER, S.F., Mandu ~ ah, 2/28th Aust lnf Btn WX38119 MARSH, A.A.M., Albany, 2nd Forestry Coy, RAE · 407047 MARTIN, A.E., Highgate, RAAF WX16264 MILNE, C.F.W., Scarborough, ~EME 3175885 ROKAY, P.L., Turn Price, The P1lbara Regt 427552 ROSE, A.G., Denmark, RAAF Listening Poat - Winter 1182 - Pege 75 iMT ASSOC~'l105S AUSTRALIAN EX-SERVICES ATOMIC SURVIVORS ASSOCIATION · President: Mr W.B. Plewright, 23 Kenwick Way, Balga, 6061 . Tel: 342 6718. Secretary Mrs D. Jackson, PO Box 411, Midland, 6056. Tel: 294 1054. Trea~urer: Mr·W.F. Sullivan 74 Federal Street, Tuart Hill, 6060. Tel: 349 2797. Meets second Monday February, April (AGM) June August October & December, in Red Cross Hall at 'rear of H'ollywood Repatriation Hospital (Verdun Street). Meetings commence at 7.30pm. AUSTRALIAN LEGION OF EX-SERVICEMEN & WOMEN (INC.) . . . State President: Mr L.C.W. Hutchmgs, 66 ~msella Street, Joondanna. Tel: 444 4268. State Secretary: Mr Allyn Bryant. Tel: 401 5219. AUSTRALIAN SPECIAL AIR SERVICE ASSOCIATION (WA BRANCH) President: John Griffith Tel: 246 2961. Secretary: AIR FORCES CLUB (INC) Charley Hunt Tel: 401 6334. Meets first Thursday of each month at Campbell Bar Meets at RSL Hall, Kintail Road, Applecross. Fridays racks (The House) Swanbourne at 1800hrs. Social meetings 4.30-11.00pm. Sundays 4.30-7.30pm. President: Mr held on the P. last Friday of each month at SAS McGrath , 41 Reyno lds Road, Mt Pleasant. 6153. Tel: Regiment Mess 364 2339. Secretary 1800hrs, drinks, snacks etc. Ladies most welcome. All : Mr B. Scott, PO Box 153. corresponde Applecross, 6153. Tel: 316 170 nce to: Regimental Headquarter.s, 7. A ll correspondence. Campbell Barracks to be sent to the Secretary. . Swanbourne, 6010. AUSTRALIAN WOMEN'S ARMY SERVICE ALLIED MERCHANT SEAMEN ASSOCIATION ASSOCIATION (AWAS) . (WA BRANCH) President: Mrs Alice Corry, OAM, Tel: 361 2824. President: Mr A.H. Edwards, 66 Wedgewood Drive, Secretary: Mrs(N. Angwin, Unit 7/6 Mt Henry Rd, Como. 6027. Tel: 405 4261 . Secretary: M r J. Edwards, 1 6152 Tel: 450 1'833. Treasurer: Mrs P. Bell, 17 Bedford Cromer Road, Brentwood, 6153. Tel: 364 8793. Meets St. Bentley 6102 Tel: 451 2204. Friendship Meetings 2.30p 1st m Anzac House, ·last Tuesday of each month. Floor, Anzac House on the 1st Thursday of the even months 10am- 12 noon. ASSOCIATION OF FIRST INFANTRY BATTALIONS (WA) BCOF ASSOCIATION OF WA 2/ 1 AustIn f. IRAR, Allied 1st Btns meets last Tuesday President: Len.Biand, PO Box 639, Balcatta 6021 , Tel each : month Gallipoli Room, Anzac House at 6.15pm. 349 4189. Secretary: Doug Spice, 110 Oaglish Street Pr , esident: Jim Cruickshank, Tel: 459 8923. Secretary: Wembley 6014, Tel: 381 6114. Treasurer: Greg Derek 'Boots' R ees, Tel: (Day) 345 2767 (Night) Flanders, 98 Manning Road, Manning 6152, Tel: 450 349 8570. Treasurer : Tom Devlin. Tel: 345 3300. 3511 . Meets fourth Monday (if Mon holiday meets next day - Tuesday) 11 .00am from Feb to Nov at . ASSOCIATION OF WRENS WA BRANCH Belmont RSL Hall, cnr Great Eastern Highway and Meets fourth Thursday of each month, 1 0.30am. Anzac Leake St, Belmont. Bus 306 new Bus Station or stand House. 28 St George's Terrace. Perth. President: Mrs 45 cnr Pier Stand St Georges Terrace. Mary Tearne Lot 68 Sheoa(i Close, Baldivis, 6171 . Tel (095) 24 1309. Honorary Secretary_: Mrs Elizabeth Newcombe BLINDED SOLDIERS OF ST DUNSTANS , 86 Oats Street, Carlisle, 6 101. Tel: "WEST AUSTRALIA 361 7460. " Pre:sident: Mr W.A. Waiters. " RSL Retirement Village", Th1rd Avenue, Mandurah, 6210 AUSTRALIAN ARMY . Tel: 535 3602. TRAINING TEAM VIETNAM Secreta~y: Mr' F .C. Wooler, 2 Rhagodia ASSOCIATION WA BRANCH ·Court. · He at~endge, 6027. Ph : 401 8130. Tre~surer : as above. Presiden't: B. Lawrence: 21 Tidefall Street, Safety Bay, Meetmgs: 2nd Tuesday alternat Sec~etary: e months February on 6169. Terry Whitwan, 12 Willow Road, at 1.45pm, Red Cross House, Murray Street, Perth. Warwick, 6024, (H) 447 2748, (W) 444 8055. Treasurer: Eddy Harkin, 5 Grenville ~ tr eet .. Swanbourne, 6010, BRil:ISH EX-SERVICES ASSOCIATION (H) 383 3630. Welfare Officer: INC. R (Sooty) Smith, 14 Pres1dent: Mr DunClee Court, Duncraig, 6023, D.E. Clarke, Tel: 3091046. Sec-Treas Mr 448 5023. Meetings E.H. ~artyn JP held at the Swan Barracks Sergeants Mes , Tel: 277 2061. Meetings are held at RSL s after Anzac Club m Anzac Day March.. Kings Park Memorial, 4.30pm every 31 July House on each second Wednesday of - ~irthday reunion. th·e month, commencing at 1.30pm. Correspondence to GPO Box E277, Perth WA 6001 . Pege 76 - Llaten)ng Post - Winter 1992 Unit Associations cont. CATALINA C.LUB OF WESTERN AUSTRALIA HEAVY ANTI-AIRCRAFT ASSOCIATON (WA) Secretary: Enc Carpenter, 21 Keemore Drive, Balga . Prestaent: Mr R.J. unto, Unit 6-57 Point Waiter Rd WA 6061 . 342 2779. Members advised by Newsletter re Bicton 6157. Tel: (09) 339 3548. Secretary: Mr L.s: (Tleetings and functions. deGrussa, 43 Pitt St, Dianella 6062. Tel: (09) 276 72S3. Social meetings held every month (ladles welcome). DCM LEAGUE • For further information please contact Secretary. Pr e~ ident: Mr Percy White DCM, 7 N etley Street, Morley, 6062. Tel: 276 9360. Secretary: Mr Bill Ellwood . HMAS HOBART ASSOCIATION (WA DIVISION) DCM, 39 Weaponess Road, Scarborough, 6019. Tel: President: Mr Jack London, 6/ 80 Homer Street 341 2959. Meets on the third Wednesday of each month Dianella, 6062. Tel: 275 6366. Secretary: Mr Clyde at 12 noon at Anzac House, 28 St Georges Terrace ·G.oddard, 80 Derby Road, Shenton Park, 6008. Tel: Perth. · 381 8705. Tre~surer : .Mr Jack O'Connell, 25 Stuart Street, Maylands, 6051 . Tel: 271 6787. AGM and EX-FORTRESS ENGINEERS ASSOCIATION Reunion held February and social functions held President: Mr Harold Smith, 58 Napier Street, about four times each year. For further information Nedlands, 6009. Tel: 386 3305. Secretary: Mr Reg Kidd please contact any of the above. t:~ olmes ld, 6058 . . Tel: 453 2393: 261 .Road, Forrestfie VETERANS' ASSOCIATION -year general meeting and Christmas HMAS WARRAMUNGA Meetmgs: Mtd President: Mr' K.T. (Keven) Johnson 10 Nicholas Ave to'~eth er' and barbeque 011 a date and at a venue to 'get Quinns Rocks WA 6030 ..Tel : 305 15'73. Secretary. Mr be dectded. All enquiries to the Secretary. T.E. (Tom) Oakley, 43 Strickland St. Mt Claremont WA 6010. Tel: 384 3042. Treasurer: Mrs P.D. (Pat) lngham, EX-PRISONERS OF WAR ASSOCIATION OF WA 13/ 55 Second Avenue, Mt Lawley WA 6050. Tel: President: Mr J. Duncan, 40 Ken nedy Street, Mevi lle, 271 1826. For any further information please contact 6156. Tel: .330 2174. Secretary: Mr K. Flangan, 19 any of the above. Constance Street, Darlington, WA 6070. Treasurer: Mr . . Dan London, 25 Glencoe Parade. Halls Head, 6210 KOREA & SOUTH EAST ASIA FORCES Tel: 581 2869. Meetings first Wednesday of each month ASSOCIATl ON OF AUSTRALIA (WA BRANCH) (except January) at 1.30pm at Anzac Club, Perth. Meets second Saturday in June, September and - December at the Belmont Sub-Branch of the RSL, 22 EX-PRISONERS OF WAR ASSOCIATON OF WA- Leake Street, Belmont. Time, 1000 hrs. Members will LADIES AUXILIARY be notified by Newsletter of the AGM held in March President: Mrs M. McDonald, 47 Wasley St, Mt Lawley each year. State President: Mrr H.D. Whitehurst. Tel: WA 6050. Tel: 328 5927. Secretary: Mrs F. Duncan, 40 361 9062. State Secretary: Mr 8-A.C. (AIIan) Newbey, Kennedy St, Melville, WA 6156. Tel: 330 2174. 18 Lawson Street, Bentley, 61 02. Tel: 458 5614. State Meetings: Same time and place as men, Treasurer: Mr Harry Fowle, 11 Mirador Road, MOrley, (?062. Tel: 276 4072. EX-WRANS·ASSOCIATON OF WA President: Miss Pamela Johnson, 92 Napier Street, LIMBLESS SOLDIERS' ASSOCIATION OF WA (INC) Cottesloe, WA 6011 . Tel: 384 7236. Secretary: Mrs Val ("Wingies and Stumpies"). President: P.A. Gollins. TorT)erini, 34 Bourne Street, Morley, WA 6062. Tel: 276 Secretary: C.C. Brown, 80-82 Henley Street, Como, 6758. Treasurer: Miss Amelia Travers, 6/23 Calais WA 6152. Tel; 450 6428 (Postal Address): Bag Lot No. Road, Scarborough, WA 6019. Tel; 341 1856. Meets the 2, Post Office, Como, WA 6152. meeting first Wednes- second Monday of each month at Anzac House, 28 St day each month exs_ept January, 1.30pm. Georges Terrace, Perth (Urlless otherwise advised). WA FEDERATED TB SAILORS' SOLDIERS' & MIDDLE EAST VAD ASSOCIATION President: Mrs Rita Kneebone, 100 Reynolds Road, Mt AIRMEN'S ASSOCIATION Plea~ant. P. Payne, 11 Fran k Hamilton. 35 Clement .Drive, Tel: 364 3311. Secretary: Mrs President: Mr Perth 6151 . Meetings as Karrinyup, 6018. Tel: 271 4703. Secretary: Mrs Grace Hurlmgham Road, South l reunion nearest Saturday to November Starer, 16 Dowell Place, Bibra Lake. Tel: 417 9598. ·called. Annua Meetings last Monday each month except January. 23. Address for correspondence: GPO Box T1 7-29, Perth. "N" CLASS DESTROYER ASSOCIATION ,. President: Mr P. Rumble, 19 . Cachuc~ Court, Duncraig FLEET AIR ARM ASSOCIATION OF AUSTRALIA Mrs D. Drive, 6023. T el: 448 6639. Secretary/Treasurer: President: Mr Hilton ' Devereux. 21 Regency 6150. Tel: 332 5723. . 63 Higgins, 69 Spigl Way, Batemat'l Th.ornlie, 6108. Secretary: Mr Theo .Bushe-Jones and times of .meeting please contact ~eckenham,6107 . Tel:4519327. Meets Details of venue Gravity Street, Peter Rumble on 448 6639. · second Wednesday of each month, 71 West Parade, East Perth. All correspondence to PO Box 3886, NAVAL ASSOCIATION OF AUSTRALIA, Stirling Street, Perth, WA 6849. CITY OF FREMANTLE SUB-SECTION , 16Warragoon GUARDS ASSOCIA'J;ION OF WA President/Secretary: Mr A. D. Neej:lham President: Mr Peter Mulrennan JP, (I G). Tel: 349 7591 .· Crescent, Attadale. Tel: 330 3411 . Treasurer: Mr S.G. ~elville,6156. Secretary: Mr Andy Britton (GG). Tel: 4091144 (H) 409 Thomas, 9~ Coleman Crescent, Tel: 330 9468, 31 · Back house Rd. Kingsley, 6026. Meeting: 1st 3427. Meetmgs: 1130hrs last Monday of each month at Monday of the month at Anzac House, 28 St Georges · ~~~ 5 ~avy Club, Marine Terrace, Fremantle. Tel: 335 Tee. Perth at 7.30pm (unle~s o.therwise advised). Listening Post- Winter 1112 - Pt~ge 17 Unit Associations cont. NAVAL ASSOCIATION OF AUSTRALIA, CITY OF RAEME VIETNAM ASSOCIATION (WA BRANCH) PERTH su·B-SECTION President: Garry (Snow) Whykes, 33 Kanimbla Way, President: Mr B. Edmondson, ~ Moness Place, Shelley, Morley 6062. ·Tel: (09) 276 1920. Secretary; Don WA 6156. Tel: 457 5620. Secretary: No appointment. Horsley 11 Celestine Street, Wanneroo 6065. Tel: Meets fourth Tuesday each month at 71 West Parade, (09) 30S 2946. Meetings held as required at 113_Fld East Perth. All correspondence to President at address Wksp lrwin Barracks, Karrakatta. above. · RATS OF TOBRUK ASSOCIATION (WA BRANCH) President: Kevin Scott, 24 Wilberforce St, Mt Hawthorn NAVAL ASSOCIATION OF~USTRALIA (WESTERN 6016. Tel: 444 4655. Secretary: W.C. AUSTRALIAN (Bill) Mahar•. 272 SECTION) INC. Marmion St, Palmyra 6157. Tel: 339 2187. Comm1ttee State President: Mr Jack Appleby, 143 McDonald meets second Tuesday each month, 1.00pm Anzac Street, Joondanna WA 6060. Tel: 444 3598. State Club. Note: Invitations to attend Tobruk Sundays Secretary: are Miss Ann Winton, 42 Bernard Manning limited to Associations who participated in the Tobruk Drive, Duncraig WA 6023. Tel: 448 8381 . All Seige. · correspondence to Hon. State Secretary, PO Box REGULAR DEFENCE· FORCES WELFARE 8289, Stirling Street, Perth 68 ~9. ASSOCIATION CWA BRANCHl NETHe;RLANDS EX-SERVICEMEN'S ASSOCIATION President: Air Corn. S.W. Dallywater OBE AE (Retd). OF AUSTRALIA INC. Tel: (09) -386 2744. Secretary: WO B.F. Cooper CD President: Mr L. Kramer, 22 Kathleen St, Trigg 6020. AIMM. Tel: (H)(09} 401 4402, (W) 421 4444. Treasurer: Secretary: Mr J. te Loo, 11 David St. Mvllaloo 6025. Tel: Sgt R.A. Hinton. Tel: (09) 387 2237. 401 7727. Meetings: Tuesday, 10.30am-2.30pm. ROYAL AIR FORCES ASSOCIATION Sundays 4.30pm-8.30pm. Held at .the Coolbinia (BRANCH 1210 WA) / President: Yokine Amateur Football Club, Wordsworth Ave N. Jarrett, 208 Mirrabooka Avenue, , Mirrabooka, Yokine. Entrance to building opposite no. 27. All 6061 . Tel: 349 0740. Secretary: Mrs A. correspondence to Secretary, PO Box 99, Belmont Oldham, Unit 6/4 Pearson Place, Floreat Park. Tel: 6104. 387 6241 . Meeting~ are held monthly. Please phone NORMANDY VET.ERANS' ASSOCIATION Chairman for details 276 3564. ROYAL Presid AUSTRALIAN AIR FORCE ASSOCIATION ent: Mr J.E. Mayers, 15 Finlay Court, Rivervale, Eight WA branches and seven affiliated groups meet 6103. Tel: 478 2071 . Secretary: Mr R. Bruce, 2/159 monthly Fitzroy Road at the Air Force Memorial Estate, Bull Creek , Rivervale, WA 6103. Tel: 362 3597. Drive, Bull Creek, where Meet a fully licensed club is open to ings to be held on 1st Tuesday each month at members daily. Further Anzac House at 11.00am information from State . Secretary. Telephone 332 4444. PARTIALLY BLINDED SOLDIERS' ASSOCIATION ROYAL AUSTRALIAN ARMOURED CORPS OF AUSTRALIA *WA BRAN.CH INC. ASSOCIATION General meeting held at Anzac House, 28 St Georges President: Mr J.N. Harrower, 10 A!}incourt Drive, Terrace, Perth at 1.30pm first Tuesday each month, Willetton, WA 6155. Tel: 310 4714. Secr etary: Mr R,J. except January. Secretary: Mr Maurice, John Rinaldi McMahon, Unit 6, 52 Keymer Street, Belmont (Maurie), , WA 35 Weaponess Road, Scarborough, 6019 Tel: 6104. Tel: 478 2598. Treasurer: Mr J.D. · Deykin, 9 341 6151. Throssell Street, Dalkeith, PEGASUS WA 6009. Tel: 386 3795. (AIRBORNE FORCES) ASSOCIATION ROYAL AUSTRALIAN ARMY NURSING COaPS OF WESTERN AUSTRALIA (INC) ASSOCIATION WA BRANCH President: Ken Barnes . Secretary: Bert Harris, 54 President: Miss Lyn Pearton, 4 San Rosa Road, Fitzroy Rd. Rivervale WA 6103. Ph: 362 2224. General Wanneroo, 6065. Tel: 405 2537. Secretary: Betty Hunt- meetings held at the Riverton RSL first Sunday in Jan. Smith, 58 Ocean Drive, Quinn's Rocks, 6030. Tel: Mar, May, July, Sept, Nov at 1.00pm.· C.ommittee 305 1382. Meetings held at Anzac Club first :rues of Feb, Apr, ROYAL AUSTRALIAN ARMY ORDNANCE CORPS June, Aug; Oct & Dec at 7.00pm. Luncheons held on ASSOCIATION the first Wed monthly f'.nzac Club, 12 noon. Ladies President: Lt Col F.V. Hayes, 24 Shelldrake Way, welcome. Willetton, 6155. Tel: 457 POLISH EX-SERVICEMEN'S ASSOCIATION 4588. Secretary: Mr R.B. SUB Campbell: 108 West Road, Bassendean, 6054. Tel: ·-BRANCH NO. 9 279 3502. President: Or W. Gorski, Tel: 332 4324. Hon Secretary: ROYAL AUSTRALIAN ARTILLERY S. Zalewski. Tel: 274 6280. Hon Treasurer: S. ASSOCIATION (WA) . Marcinkiewicz. Tel: 274~111 . ~3 All correspondence to President: Mr J.A.T. HoGbs, 10 EdgarWay, Mt Pleasant " Eighth Avenue Maylands, 6051 . 6153. Tel: 364 3568 RAAF ASSOCIATION MANDURAH . Secretary/Welfare officer: Mr H.A. BRANCH Mofflin, Unit 5, No. 1 Hilda St Presiden , Shenton Park 6008. Tel: t: Alex Rose Ph: 535·3307. Secretary: John 325 ~366. Treasurer: Mr R.J. Gabriel Ph Shurman, 41 Hayes Ave, : 535 4314. Meets 3rd Tuesday of the month Yokme. Tel: 349 1843. Meet on the third at 2.00pm· in the Monday each RSL Hall February, April, June, month at 1O.OOam at Anzac Club. Meetings August, October are open to and December. all members, and members of affiliated Associations RAAF 467-463 LANCASTER . SQUADRONS ROYAL AUSTRA~IAN ENGINEERS ASSOCIATION ASSOCIATION WESTERN AUSTRALIA OFW.A. President: A. C. (Gus)' Belford DSO, 59 Sulman Road, President: M.J. Ryan, Tel: (Bus) 321 3808 (A/ H) Wembley Downs, 601 ~ - Tel: 341 5484. Secretary/Treas- 3 ROYAL AUSTRALIAM NAVY CORVETTES THE RO.YAL AUSTRALIAN REGIMENT ASSOCIAlJON (WA) ASSOCIATION (WA BRANCH) . State Pres1dent: A.E. Reed, 88 Matheson Road, President: Ken Sarrington. Tel: 446 4227, Secretary: J.\pplecross W.A: 6153. Tel: 364 5302. State Secretary: J .. Kevin Trent. Tel: (h) 367 7794 (o) 323 4485. All Shepheard, Unit 45, Ocean Gar(jens 60 Kalinda Drive correspondence cl- 3 Broad Street, Kensington, WA City Beach. Tel: 38§ 8400. State Treasurer: M. Corry, 4 6151 . Meets second Wednesday of each month Nottingham Street, East Victoria Park. Tel: 361 2824. (except January) -Contact the Secretary for details Meetings: F~bruary , May, August, November. of venue and timing. · ROYAL AUSTRALIAN SIGNALS ASSOCIATION OFWA President: Peter Lofdahl, 1/B Brecknock Way THE ROYAL MARINES ASSOCIATION Qirrawheen 6064. Tel: 342 7871 . Secretary:·Bert Lane: WESTERN AUSTRALIA BRANCH 6 River Ave, Maddlngton 6109. Tel: 459 3032. President: Mr N. Bell, Unit 2/14 Joseph St., Maylands Treasurer: Bruce Jellis , Tel: 447 6270. Meetings: Anzac 6051 . Tel: 370 4775. Secretary: Mr J.G. Buzton BEM, 2 House first Thursday of each month at 7.00pm except Nangetty St., lnnaloo 6018. Tel: 446 4320. Meetings; January. Committee meets at Navy Club Inc., 26 Marine ROYAL REGIMENT OF FUSlLIERS ASSOCIATION Terrace, Fremant!e at 1900hrs second Monday of each Chairman: Mr P. Norris, 72 James Street, Gosnells, month. General Meeting: at 2000hrs, last Monday of 6010. Tel: 398 4508. Secretary: MrS. Kent, U_nit 2199 each mo':lth, same plac ~. Owtram Road, Armadale, 6112. Tel: 339 7375. Meets second Wednesday of each month, 7.30pm· at Anzac House. - . ' THE ROYAL NAVAL ASSOCIATION PERTH SUBMARINE OLP COMRADES' ASSOCIATION OF (WESTERN AUSTRALIAN BRANCH) WESTERN AUSTRALIA Chairman: Mr Den is Porter, Lot 4 Connell Ave, Martin President: Tony Tyson, 12 Kooyong Rd, Rivervale WA WA 6110.490 2136.·1-ion. Secretary: Mr David Lee, 13 6103. Secretary: M.M.E. (Michael) Pearson, 8- 106 l:iarcourt Place, Bellevue WA 6056. 274 4847. Postal · Terrace Rd, P~rt'h ' 6000 Ph: 221 1037. Meets at the Address: P9 Box 1692, Midland 6056. Meetings third Leederville Bowling Club second Wednesday of every Wednesday of each month at Anzac House at 7.00pm. month at 7.30pm'(excepfDecember). . t• ' THE AUSTRALIAN FEDERATION OF TOTALLY & PERMANENTLAY INCAPACITATED EX-SERVICE THE ROYAL NAVAL ASSOCIATION WOMEN LIMITED WESTERN (ROCKINGHAM AND DISTRICfTS) BRANCH MEN AND ~ AUSTRALIAN BRANCH INC.. Chairman: Mr David.Wiseman, Andros Road, Safety TPI ~emorial Estate, Bag Lot 2, Post Office, Como Bay 6169. Tol: 592 1458. Hon. Secretary: .Mr Frank 6152. President: Eric J ..Ahern OAM, Secretary: Peter Coo,ke-:-Willis, 66 Kurrajong Road, Safety Bay. Tel: Lofdahl, Address: 80 Henley St, Como 6152. Phone 450 527 4344. Hon. Treasurer: Mrs Lorha Boyes, 42 June 1893 or 450 · ~ 921 . Meetings 2nd Tvesday of each Road, Safety Bay 6169. Tel: 528 2575. Meetings: First month (except January) commencing at 10.30am. Tuesday of each month at the Headquarters of the Lunches available weekdays - by booking one day Naval Association of Australia, 301 Rocking ham Road, prior. ·• · Kwinana beach. · THE AUSTRALIIAN WATER TRANSPORT THIRTYNINERS' ASSOCIATION OF AUITRAUA ASSOCIATION, WA BRANCH . House, 4th Jack Patterson, 15A Greville Way, Meeting dates: Gallipoli Room, Anzac President: Mr Wednesday Marctf. May, July, September and Girrawheen, Tel: 342 0142. Secretary: B. Thomas, 9 November. All enquiries to the Secretary. State ,· Mt Pleasant 6153. Tel: 364 3008. Queens Road President: Mr J.P. Hall, AM BEM JP, Unit A/ 3 Hellam Monday each month (except January) Meetings first 7776. State 1130, when Monday is a public holiday the Grove, Booragoon 6154. Tel: 364 Anzac Club Renwick Street, . All ex Water Transport welcome. Secretary: Mrs F.E. Johnson OAM, 38 first Tuesday . South Perth. Tel: 367 5949. THE BURMA STAR ASSOCIATION WANNEROO BRANCH · President: Brigadier N.E.'G. (Tony) Manuei·(Re.t), 398 V.A. & A.A.M.W:S. (A) / Belmont Avenue, Kewdale, "T:el : 277 2367. Honorary President: Glyn Cody, 138A Karrinyup Road, Secretary: Rupert ·Piatel, 49 Ba-nksia Street, Karrinyup 6018. Tel: 341 3323. Secretary: Ena McGinn, Joondanna, Tel: 44 ~ 4914 .. Meets second Tuesday of 9 Castile Street, Wembley Dowrts, 6019. Tel: 446 3742. each month at the Nollamara Autumn Centre, Sylvia Meetings arranged monthly at members homes. Street, Nollamara at 7.30pm. contact Secretary for information. THE BURMA·STAR ASSOCIATION (WESTERN VETERAN~' AUSTRALIAN BRANCH) . VIETNAM LOGISTICS SUPPORT President· Mr Solle StoiL 70 Canada Street, P1anelle ASSOCIATION 6062. Tel:.276 7633. Secretary: Mr J.R. Hamilton. Unit Presi.dent: Ric Gilling, 137 Waterford Drive, Hillarys. 2, No. 1 Kemp Place. Riveryal~ 61~3 . Tel: 479 1286: 6025.'Tel: 401 9304 (H). 300 1582 (B). Secretary: Don Meetings are arranged for SIX t1mes m the year on the Hitchenson, 46. !(enn~ Drive, Duncraig, 6023. Tel: 3rd Wednesday of the month. Contact either of th~ 448 8617. Meetmgs: b1-monthly at the Commercial above for more information. Club, Fremantle. Uatenlng Poat - Winter 1112 - Page 7t l- -/ Unit Associations cont. VIET.NAM VETERANS ASSOCIATION OF 2/3RD MACHINE GUN BATTALION ASSOCIATION AUSTRALIA WA BRANCH INC. Committee meets when necessary. President: K.E. PO Box 21 , M~ylands 6051 . Office: 219 Railway Eckermann, 31 Tranquil Road, Kelmscott 6111 . Tel ~ Parade, Maylands. Ph: 370 3011 . Fax: 332 4964. 390 6072. Secretary: F.J. (Banjo) Binstead, 101 Star • President: Rob Cox 332 4964. Secretary: lan Hunter · Street, Carlisle 6101 ..Tel : 361 8762: 341 4621. Welfare officer Joe Cox 332 4964. Meetings 214TH MACHINE GUN BATTALION AIF are held three-monthly, Red Cross Hall, Yerdun Street, · ASSOCIATION rear RGH Hollywood.... President: G.C. MacKinnon CMG, 38/87 The Esplan- WRAAC ASSOCIATION (WESTERN AUSTRALIA) ade, South Perth WA 6151 . Secretary: C.J. McPherson, , Beechboro WA 6063. Tel: 377 Miss Claire Brody, 25A Maree Street, 24 Rosemead AVenue President: third Tuesday each month at 10.00am. Hamersley WA 6022. Tel: 342 5482. Secretary: Mrs · 5838. Meetings Nancv Carlson, 24 lveston Road, Lynwood WA 6155. 2mH AUSTRALIAN FIELD REGIMENT Tel: 457 3984. Address all correspondence to Box ASSOCIATION 6149, East Perth WA 6892. President: Mr. L.E.N. Harvey, 150 Alfred Ad, Mt Claremont 6010. Tel: 384 9231. Secretary: Mr Bill WRAAF BRANCH - RAAF ASSOCIATION Woods, 4/ 2 Lewington Gdns. Bibra Lake, 6163. Tel: President: Mrs E. Southern, 31 Larrissa Road, Willetton 417 3989. Meets in the Pure Steel Room, Gloucester ' 6155, 457 8628. Secretary: Mrs J. Bland, 2 Graphic Park at 11.00am on the first Monday of each month ~ourt, Beldon 6025, 401 8296. Meetings held at 8.00pm except January (if 'irst Monday holiday meets on next on. the first Tuesday of each rflonth in the Meg Olive day - Tuesday). Room at the Air Force Memori;:tl Estate at Bull Creek. 2113TH FIELD AMBULANCE ASSO.CIATION Z SPECIAL UNIT A3SOCIATION OF President: A. Jamieson, 53 Valencia Avenue, Church- WESTERN AUSTRALIA lands. Tel: 446 4591. Secretary: L. McCarthy, 31 . Details of President: A.M. Colgate, 11 lrving Street, Falcon, WA Marradong Stre!'lt. Coolbinia. Tel: 4441927 m~etings- 6210. Tel ~ (095) 34 3014. Secretary: Lt.Col. E.W. contact Secretary. Dubberlin, EO RL JP, 17 Hotham Street, Bayswater, 2116TH AUSTRALIAN INFANTRY BATTALION WA 6~53 . Tel: 271 1406. Meetings as arranged by A.I.F. ASSOCIATION .comm1ttee. President: A.J. Smith, 184 McDonald St Joondanna 'Z' SPECIAL UNIT (AUST) INC. 6060. Tel: 44!t 4748: Secretary: H.E. Greg'ory, 12 Keall Treasurer: K.P. Chairman: Jack Sue, 321 4979/4771 . Secretary_: Colin Pass, Winthrop 6150. Tel: 332 8884. Tel: 276 2146. Ledger, 293 2026. Reg. Office: PO Box 490, Kalamunda Nicol, 31 Valerie St. Dianella 6062. 6076. Editor Pigeon post: M.T. Jervis, 432 Cambridge St, Floreat Park 6014. Tel: 387 4419. Committee meets at 1ST AUSTRALIAN PARACHUTE BATTALION Anzac House on the first Wed rxc_sday each month at President: Mr Bill Rose, 19 Jukes Way, Wembley 10.30am. WA 6016. Tel: 444 6858. Secretary: Mr Ron . Gardens COY. Waters, 5 Catesby Street, City Beach, WA 6015. Tel: 2/28TH BATTALION AND 24TH ANTI-TANK 385 9140. ASSOCIATION President: E. Harrod, 13 Hadley St, Safety Bay 6169. 2/1-2/2 PIONEERS W.A. Tel: 527 6833. Secretary: W. Carlton·, 190 Coode St. Chairman: L.A. Preedy, 152 Keightley Road, Shenton Como 6152. Tel: 367 4016. Annual re-union to be Park 600e. Tel: 381 6294. Meetings to be held at Anzac advised. March, July and November in House on third Friday in (WA) Anzac Club. 2132ND BArr:ALION ASSOCIATION Mr Fenton Smith, 184 Shaftesbury Ave. ASSOCIATION OF AUSTRALIA President: 2/2ND COMMANDO Bedford 6052. Tel: 271 6492. Sec/Treasurer: Mr Colin Circle, President: B.C. Langridge, 1'8 Pleasant Grove Edmiston, Unit 3, 45ti Main Street Balcatta 6021 Tel: Mandurah WA6210. Tel: (09) 582 2166. Secretary: J.W. 349 0799. • . . 13 Stodaart Way, Bateman WA 6155. Tel: Carey, 2/43~D ~SSOCIATION 332 7.050. Meetings held on second Tuesday of each BATTALION (WA BRANCH) month at 10.30am at Anzac Club. · Pres1dent: Mr R.E. T1lby, 15 Davidson Rd .. Attadale 6156. Tel: 330 3631 . Secretary: Mr K.C. Porteus, 5/ 99 2/3 FIELD REGIMENT ASSOCIATION W.A. 'Davies Ad, Claremont 6010. Tel: 384 6327. Meets SEcretary: President: Mr Hugh Farrier, Tel: 384 5573. Anzac House every third . Wednesday, AGM Mr M. Davison, Tel: 330 3033, 1 Kitchener Road September. ....- ·, 6156. Treasurer: Mr F. Self, Tel: 458 6514: Melville, COY RAE ASSOCIATION Address for correspondence: PO Box. 198, Palmyra 7 ARMY TROOPS . 6157. Meets second Wednesday each month, 11 .00am President: Jack Benari, 38 Roet;>uck Drive, Manning An~ac House. Tel: 450 3876. Secretary: Alec Wallace, 24/31 East Street, Fremantle 6160. Annual reunion last Friday of 213RD L T.A.A. REGIMEt:'T ASSOCIATION September, 75 attended in 1991. Past members most' (WA BRANCH) welcome. President: W.G. Connor, 6 Exton Place, Spearwood, 10TH LIGHT HORS.E ASSOCIATION AIF 6163 ~ : 418 3051 . Secretary: G.G. Fellows, 15 WA Tel first and third Friday each month Anzac Warn9ro, WA 6169. Tel: 593 1273. Meets soc!ally Martell Street, . AGM: Last Friday in August. Secretary Treasurer: G:P.M. Howat, 20 Milne Street, Baywater, · Club, 12.00pm by a':ld Treasurer: R. Byrne, Unit 29, 16 Bromley Road WA 605·3. Tel: 271 5352. Meetings as arranged H1lton Tel: 3141961 . ' committee. · • Cont page 73 P~~ge 10-Listening Post- Winter 1H2 he Samowar. 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