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Wednesday Karratha ANZAC DAY April 25, 2007 Corporal Wicks was awarded the US Based Soldier Commendation Medal (ARCOM) which is Recognised normally awarded to a member of the US Corporal Jason Wicks is a member of the Armed Forces who Australian Regular Army and is currently distinguishes himself by posted to The Pilbara Regiment, Karratha. heroism Prior to his posting to Karratha in January 2007, Corporal Wicks was located in Brisbane, from which he deployed for a six month period to Baghdad, Iraq. Whilst deployed, Jason worked on the Joint Task Force Counter Improvised Explosive Device (IED) initiative, and was part of a small team of Explosive experts that travelled outside the security of the Base on a regular basis to conduct post blast investigations on explosive devises that had been used against coalition personnel and equipment. This work was an extremely dangerous undertaking and on occasion almost resulted in serious injury. These investigations were integral to the identification and location of bomb makers and subsequent apprehension and incarceration of these individuals. Corporal Wicks was awarded the US Commendation Medal (ARCOM) which is normally awarded to a member of the US In recognition Armed Forces who distinguishes himself by heroism, meritorious achievement or of the great meritorious service. In exceptional circumstances, this award may sacrifice be made to a member of the Armed Forces of a friendly foreign nation who distinguishes himself by an act of heroism, extraordinary made by the achievement, or meritorious service which has "Remembrance" been of mutual benefit to a friendly nation and His outstanding dedication to duty during Corporal Wicks was honoured to receive combat operations in Iraq contributed to the the award so close to ANZAC Day, a day in The ANZAC Truck the United States. men and overwhelming success of the Command’s which all Australians recognise those service Through hard work and dedication whilst on Pages 11 mission. His actions are in keeping with the personnel past and present who have deployed women of our deployment to Iraq Corporal Wicks displayed finest traditions of military service and reflect on operations. Corporal Wicks is grateful these qualities as shown in the citation great credit upon himself, multi-national for the recognition he has received from the accompanying the award as follows. corps-IRAQ and the Australian Army.” The US Army and feels that the award reflects armed forces. Corporal Wicks has been awarded the US citation was ratified by Lieutenant General the US appreciation toward the continued Commendation Medal “for his meritorious Peter W. Chiarelli, Commander Multi-National contribution and service that all Australian service in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. Corps Iraq. troops are currently making overseas.

ANZAC Dawn Service HMAS ARUNTA homeward bound information The Anzac-class frigate HMAS ARUNTA is on her way home to Fleet Base West Pages 12-13 after a busy 11-week deployment and is due to berth at Garden Island at 9am on HMAS ARUNTA Saturday, 14 April. The crew of HMAS ARUNTA bade farewell to family and friends on 5 February, 2007 to participate in Fleet Concentration Period off Jervis Bay in New South Wales and the Long Navigation Course in New Zealand. Ports visited included Sydney, Melbourne, Auckland, Tauranga and Wellington, culminating in a visit to Hobart over the Easter weekend. The Commanding Officer of HMAS ARUNTA, Commander Luke Charles-Jones, praised his crew’s performance, saying “This deployment really gave us the opportunity to work hard to improve our mariner and war fighting skills, whilst also allowing us the chance to visit a lot of places many of us would not normally get to see. We’ve achieved a lot in a Protect yourself from the relatively short period, which makes it all the more rewarding to be heading home.” common cold. HMAS ARUNTA will now undergo a maintenance period alongside at HMAS Stirling Pages 16 - Fleet Base West, prior to her next deployment in November 2007. Rick Hart - Proudly supporting your local RSL

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THE APRIL 2007 VOL. 30 No.2 Contents Page From the President’s Pen 4 Listening Post Re-opening of Kokoda Steps 5 ANZAC Message 5 Publishers From the Bunker 6 - 7 The Returned & Services League WA Branch Incorporated Access Card 8 ANZAC House 28 St Georges Tce PERTH WA 6000 Conduct of RSL National Congress 8 Telephone: (08) 9287 3799 STATE EXECUTIVE PO Box 3023, Perth Adelaide Tce, WA 2005-2008 Issues facing the League 9 6832 Email: [email protected] Facsimile: (08) 9287 3732 State President Mr William Gaynor OAM RFD Website: www.rslwahq.org.au WA Country Callers: 1800 259 799 Rededication of Jewish War Memorial 10 State Vice President Editorial Staff Mr Graeme Sherriff Remembrance The ANZAC Truck 11 Managing Editor: Len Copley State treasurer Anzac Day 2007 Dawn service 12-13 Deputy Editor: Mr Paul Rengel Editorial Co-Ordinator: Heather Anderson Ph: (08) 9287 3799 committee Music lingers on 14 Sub-Editors: Olga Greig OAM, Bob Mercer AM RFD ED, Mr Peter Blenkinsopp Ken Morrison AFSM CD. Mr Len Copley Drug prevention 15 Membership Enquiries: Kathryn Clark Ph: (08) 9287 3705 Monday to Thursday. Mr Laurie Fraser MBE Mrs Olga Greig OAM Printer: Colour Press Mr Alan Gronow Fund raiser for dental clinic 15 Graphic Design: Type Express Mr David Messer Mr Ian Mulholland Origin of 'The Last Post' 15 Mr Ken Parish Deadline for next edition: 13th May, 2007. Mr Arthur Rae Protect yourself from the cold 16 for contributions to next edition Mr Mike Tonks Mr Ray Ward If possible, submissions should be typed and double-spaced. Preferred method of Mrs Donna Prytulak Notices, Poetry, Can you help 17 receiving submissions is via email. Photographs can be black and white or colour. trustees This is your journal and contributions are welcome. Mr Don Blair RFD ED Origins of Influenza and Pneumococcal disease 18 Address to: Mr John Cox OAM JP Mr Robert Mercer AM RFD ED Student Essay 19 The Managing Editor, The Listening Post Mr Wayne Tarr RFD ED RSL, PO Box 3023 Perth Adelaide Terrace, WA 6832 Mr Duncan Warren AM RFD Email: [email protected] Bush wireless 20 state secretary Opinions expressed by contributors in articles and reproduced articles are the Mr Ian Griffiths Swan Theatre company 20 individual opinions of such contributors or the authors of such reproduced articles and are not necessarily those of the RSL. assistant state secretary admin New members 21 Reproduction of articles (or extracts) contained in The Listening Post are Mr Denis Connelly welcomed, provided the source is acknowledged. The Editor reserves the right to Last Post 21 accept, reject, sub-edit and re-arrange material submitted for publication. assistant state Secretary projects Please direct all advertising enquiries to RSL Advertising 9381 7999. Mr Gary Sutherland OAM Sub branch news 22  The Listening Post April 2007 Memberships and reserves the right to withdraw such Honorary Membership at any time. The • On completion of Appointment From the Badges are to be returned to State word Branch It is expected that sub branches will President’s Pen see this as a way of expanding their ANZAC recognition in the community and From reports received at State Branch placements we could be in trouble as Hitchikers Go Bush rewarding people who offer valuable the lead up to ANZAC Day at sub we do not provide supervision of the support to the League. Please ensure this This letter was received recently branch level has been quite busy but facility. With this issue of The Sub Branch award is selective and not issued in such a by the RSL Headquarters in well within our available resources. Signal is an application form for sub way to compromise its value. Perth: There has been a good response to In all, this situation was a recipe for branches in the Great Southern Region disaster. Just a query regarding the spelling of requests by local schools for RSL to attend a two day training course Kokoda Track Memorial ANZAC. I had always assumed this and veteran involvement in their In future, veterans in need who approach in Sub Branch Administration. The was with capitals as it isn't a word presentations are based on the highly The much anticipated unveiling and services and also from communities the RSL Welfare for assistance will be but an anachronism. where we do not have a sub branch successful courses conducted in Perth dedication of the A.W. Potts Kokoda referred to agencies that can best suit presence. I am therefore confident in 2006. The presentations will be held Track Memorial will take place at I was very surprised to see it spelt their particular needs. This system will see that schools and communities at the Albany Sub Branch on Saturday Kojonup on Sunday 6th May, 2007 at as a word in the card I received throughout Western Australia will be the veteran located in a safe, secure and 27th May, and Sunday 28th May, 2007 2.00pm. The Governor –General Maj- with my Australian Defence Medal well placed to honour those who paid comfortable environment with regular from 9.00am to 3.00pm each day. The Gen Michael Jeffrey AC CVO MC (Retd) - spelt 'Anzac', from the Dept. of the supreme sacrifice in the defence RSL monitoring. days will be so planned to allow sub will officiate and has expressed a desire Defence, Honours and Awards. So of their country. branch members to discuss local issues to meet as many people as possible on I emailed them to highlight this ANZAC Small Grants - with representatives from State Branch this very important occasion. Veterans, error (presumed error by me). Welfare Review 2007 on matters of particular concern to RSL Members and the wider community Then in my local paper on the front them. Please support this initiative of are invited to attend and honour a great page as a header is 'Anzac', so I State Executive recently endorsed the The first round of grants for the above our ‘outreach programme’ as we wish to Australian Soldier. spoke with the editor only to be committee recommendations from the scheme closed on 23rd March, 2007 and enhance the service we offer our country advised that this is acceptable and in recently conducted independent review successful applicants will be announced by membership. Accreditation of the language now, and it's therefore into RSL Welfare Services. This decision media release on ANZAC Day. The first Pension/Welfare acceptable to spell it 'Anzac'. was made following consultation with round will account for around $250k of Honorary Members of Officers stakeholders and an invitation to sub the $1m allocation from the government. Sub Branches So, maybe I am in error and ANZAC branches to make comment. Applications for the second round will Members are advised that should they is now 'Anzac'; just thought the RSL State Executive has approved the issue need the services of a Pension Officer may be able to clarify this for me. Of prime concern was the closing of be called for mid-year and successful of Honorary Membership to community they should check to see whether the For my part, I see Anzac as an the RSL Emergency accommodation applicants will be advised again by media members such as sponsors, padres, Officer has current accreditation. Due to error, but maybe I am behind the facility – Cypress Cottage. The closure release on Remembrance Day. Funds civil dignitaries etc. This honour is not insurance provisions, and in the interests times these days? Be that as it may, was approved after State Executive was available in this round will be $500k. conferred by National but is a State issued I would still like (if possible) some satisfied that alternative arrangements Applicants who were not successful in of competency, RSL needs to be sure our honour made on the recommendation of clarity on what is / is not acceptable, could be made to service veterans in need the first round are welcome to resubmit Pension Officers are adequately protected a suitable such person by a sub branch. from challenge should questions of as even my spell checker is confused. of such a facility. For your information their submission in the second round Look forward to your reply. RSL ‘inherited” Cypress Cottage from Conditions of appointment are as procedure be raised during an appeal the now defunct Services Assistance Marketing/Membership follows. process. Cheers, Wayne Gibbens Program and operated it under our welfare Survey programme. The previous operators • The recipient must not be eligible for State Congress Reply to Mr Gibbens from the RSL State As a follow-up to last years Curtin Service membership of the League. Branch, Perth lost their funding as it was determined Plans are now well advanced for the University Research Project a selected • The appointment is for 12 months that there were other agencies that were conduct of State Congress on 30 June The word ANZAC is an acronym for doing the same type of work in a more sample of the membership will be asked and is renewable • Appointment is for the duration of – 1 July, 2007. We are looking for a strong Australian and New Zealand Army appropriate manner. RSL contributed to complete a new survey to enable representation from sub branches and Corps and it is considered an insult significant human and financial resources the service offered to the sub branch researchers to make comparisons of • Honorary Members will be issued hope for well researched and prepared to the country of New Zealand to into the Cottage but it became evident material gained from last years contact. Congress Motions. have their country represented by that our ‘investment’ was not serving the with a Certificate, RSL Badges and an I urge members who receive a request Annual Membership Card lower case letters. target group. for comment to participate by providing The Congress Package is at sub branches • Initial Appointment will be $25 paid It was passed as a motion at the appropriate responses. The information and we asked that every endeavour Furthermore, we were exposing ourselves by the Sub Branch is made to have representation at the RSL National Congress in 2006 that gathered from these surveys is vital in to litigation. Should an incident occur at • Renewals will be $10 Congress Dinner. every effort is to be made to have the cottage between those in residence planning the future direction of the • State Branch is the confirming the wider community educated in that showed the League negligent in League. body for all Sub Branch Honorary this matter.

The Listening Post April 2007  Re-opening of Kokoda Steps and Lower Lovers Walk in Kings Park

The Hon David Templeman, MLA, Minister The works have included upgrading some sections for the Kokoda Track Day ceremony on 15 April Extract from website http://www.bgpa.wa.gov.au for the Environment, Climate Change: Peel, of paths, installation of rock-catching fencing, risk 2007, which is held annually to commemorate the The Kokoda Track Memorial Walk is a tribute to the announced the re-opening of the Kokoda warning signs and barrier gates, and revegetation Australian troops who fought this campaign in bravery of Australian troops who fought through Track and Lovers Walk pedestrian paths on the works on those sections of path that have been Papua New Guinea. atrocious conditions and against vastly superior Mount Eliza Escarpment in Kings Park. permanently closed for public safety. All of these works have been completed well before the winter Other elements of historical and cultural heritage numbers in the Papua-New Guinea campaign of July These pathways, which provide a popular link season, when periods of intense rainfall can increase significance in this area include the Grotto area with 1942-January 1943. between Kings Park and the Swan River, have been the risk of slope failure. associated stone retaining walls and exotic paintings. The Kokoda Walk begins at Kennedy Fountain on closed as a precautionary public safety measure since These will be preserved into the future and will be “All members of the public are now welcome to walk Mounts Bay Road and you will climb 150 steep steps a significant rock fall onto one of the paths in June highlighted for visitors in interpretive signage to be these paths and gain an appreciation of the historical (with a vertical rise of 62m). Follow the plaques 2005. Mr Templeman said that “following extensive installed at the site. events that occurred in the Kokoda Track Campaign along the steps and path to the State War Memorial. geotechnical investigation and risk assessment of the during World War II, which are interpreted along the Further works are progressing in the vicinity of (This Walk does not have wheelchair access). limestone slopes, significant risk treatment measures path,” Mr Templeman said. Members of the 2/16th some adjoining pathways, which will enable re- have not been implemented to further improve Australian Infantry Battalion AIF Association are opening of the footbridge access across Mounts Bay By Mark Webb, public safety in the area”. delighted that the path has been re-opened in time Road later in the year. CEO Botanic Gardens and Park Authority ANZAC Day Message

ANZAC Day, 25 April, is a time to remember all those who have served in defence of our nation, especially those who have made the ultimate sacrifice, and I encourage all Australians to remember and honour these men and women by attending local commemorative activities. This is the 92nd anniversary of the landing at Gallipoli where ANZAC tradition was born. Today more than 3000 defence personnel continue this tradition in deployments across the world, from Afghanistan and Iraq to the Solomon Islands. ANAC Day is our opportunity to remember their commitment and reflect their services. GOODEARTH HOTEL In almost every town throughout Australia, people will gather to observe ANZAC Day 1/4 PAGE and ceremonies will be held in almost 60 countries worldwide. To find out more about commemoratives activities in their local town or city, people can either contact their local RSL branch or go to the Department of Veterans’ Affairs website, www.dva.gov.au. The website also includes a sample order of service for schools and community organisations to conduct their own service, including MP3 audio files of the Last Post, Rouse, National Anthem and tradition hymns. The wearing of deceased relatives’ medals in honour of their sacrifice is welcome by many as “carrying on the torch”, and the website includes advice on proper wearing of medals. ANZAC Day is Australia’s primary commemorative event and I hope all Australian, wherever they may be, will take the time to honour those who have served in their defence of our nation. ANZAC Day Message from Bruce Billson Minister for Veterans’ Affairs

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“I nearly had my real medals stolen one Anzac Day a few years back and got a set of replicas that I wear for most occasions. I decided that, while I could afford it, I would get another two sets made up, making three sets, one for each grandchild for when I fall out of the tree. The real set will go to the family trust if I haven't flogged them before, to take an Antarctic cruise on a Russian Nuclear Icebreaker. Today I received the two sets by mail from WA, you see I thought I would get Heritage Medals to make up the sets, I had to buy the lot of course -- mounting and purchase of all medals and the finished product was the best I have seen. It is because of this, the quality of the workmanship to the finished product I have no hesitation in recommending anyone to contact them.” -- Bob Buick, JP. MM.

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Geoff "Bluey" From the Dunne resigns Long serving Assistant to the State Secretary Shane Seers, Blue Dunne, has resigned from his position of Assistant State Secretary due to ill health. Bunker “Bluey” is taking a long and well deserved holiday to Singapore and South Vietnam with his partner, Allison. RSL and Staff wish Bluey a speedy recovery and with Denis Connelly hope to see him at ANZAC House in the very near future. Geoff "Bluey" Dunne Portraits of Australian Veterans Captain Henry William Murray Lawrence

Henry William Murray was On 9th March 1920, Murray Dominic born on the 30th December began sheep farming on a 1884, near Launceston, property of 80,000 acres Tasmania, and obtained his located 50 miles from McCarthy early military training with Richmond, Queensland. the Launceston Artillery. With World War Two looming He was to later reflect on the rapidly, Murray agreed to VC discipline that he received: return to the Active List and on the 21st July 1939, he Throughout history, great was given the command of Continuing our series of generals have always recognised the 26th Battalion. Murray Portrait of Australian Veterans, the supreme value of discipline. regarded this as his duty to in this edition we continue It has been alleged that although do his share. with Australian Victoria Cross Australian troops made good recipients. soldiers they lacked discipline. The 26th Battalion was This I could never agree with, placed on full time duty Lawrence Dominic McCarthy because I maintain that it was in December 1941 and it VC, was born at York, Western st the discipline, traditions and performed Coastal Defence Australia on the 21 January code of the AIF that enabled tasks in Northern Queensland 1892. His father was F McCarthy Australia to play a creditable as part of the York Force of County Cork in Ireland. part in the Great War. Without until September 1942, when Lawrence McCarthy spent all others, dashed across the open and succeeded in discipline, one can never the danger of invasion has of his youth in Western Australia – he grew reaching the block. Although single-handed, as he have an army – nothing but Later in March 1916 his Battalion lessened considerably. up as a jovial and pleasant young man of had out-distanced his comrades, and despite serious a rabble…… for my own part, moved to France, where he saw Two days after relinquishing an ample frame – a factor which led to his opposition and obstacles, he captured the gun and without discipline and training I service at Stomey Trench, Monquet inevitable but affectionate nickname of continued to fight his way down the trench, inflicting could never have done my day’s command, Murray joined his local Farm, Pazileres and Bullecort. Battalion of Volunteer Defence “Fats” McCarthy. heavy casualties and capturing three more machine- work, and it is to the system of guns. At this stage, being some 700 yards from It was at Stomey Trench, north Corp. He served until 7th February Lawrence “Fats” McCarthy worked as a discipline enforced by the AIF that his starting point, he as joined by one of his men, east of Gueudecount, France on 1944, when he again retired from farming contractor, living in Lion Hill (now I lift my hat, because it transformed and together they continued to bomb up the trench the 4th and 5th February 1917 that Active Military Service. Mt Helena). Upon his enlistment 16th thousands of men – nervy and until touch was established with an adjoining unit. Captain Henry William Murray won October 1914 as a private, he joined the highly strung like myself – enabling Murray again ventured overseas Lieutenant McCarthy, during this most daring his Victoria Cross. Citation reads: 16th Battalion and began his training at the them to do work which, without in 1956, accompanied by his wife, advance, single-handed, killed twenty of the enemy Blackboy Hill Camp, along with such men discipline, they would have been Ellen, to attend V.C. Centenary in and captured in addition five machine-guns and fifty For most conspicuous bravery as Murray (see February 2007 edition of quite incapable of performing. London. prisoners. By his gallant and determined action he when in command of the right The Listening Post), Black and others. Mr Murray moved from Tasmania to flank company in attack. He led his If the career of H.W. Murray could saved a critical situation, prevented many casualties, th Western Australia where he travelled company to the assault with great be summarised in one paragraph, The 16 battalion embarked from and was mainly, if not entirely, responsible for the nd widely mostly by himself, on lonely skill and courage, and the position perhaps the best would be the Melbourne on the 22 December 1914 final objective being taken. (London Gazette: th th tracks where on occasions, the was quickly captured. Fighting of following, from the history of the on the troop ship “Ceramic”. On the 26 14 December 1918.) a very severe nature followed, and April 1915 the 16th Battalion landed on Aborigines were none too friendly 16th Battalion: This action was railed by Dr Bean (ref 1), three heavy counter-attacks were Gallipoli, Turkey. and the few white men were rough the official Australian War Historian, as beaten back, these successes being To Murray belongs the honour and tough. the most effective feat by an Australian in due to Captain Murray’s wonderful of rising within three and a half “Fats” McCarthy served on Gallipoli until th the history of the AIF, next to Jacka’s at On the 13th October 1914 when work. Throughout the night his years from a machine-gun private the 20 December 1915, except for a short Poz’ieres. he enlisted he was a timber-getter in company suffered heavy casualties to the command of a machine- hospital stay in September 1915 returning to his unit on Gallipoli November 1915. the South-West. After enlistment, through concentrated enemy gun battalion of 64 guns, and of Ten days after the Armistice, “Fats” McCarthy left Gallipoli on 20th December he was sent to Blackboy Hill Camp, shell fire, and on one occasion receiving more fighting decorations McCarthy became ill and was evacuated, 1915 as a Sergeant. where the 16th Battalion was being gave ground for a short way. This than any other infantry soldier in and in hospital he learned of the award for formed. gallant officer rallied his command the British Army in the Great War June 1916 saw the 16th Battalion deployed his Victoria Cross. and saved the situation by sheer – rewards and decorations every one to France, where McCarthy was wounded at While at Blackboy Hill, he formed He returned to Australia on 20th December valour. He made his presence felt of them richly deserved. Bullecourt, and the now Company Sergeant a lifelong mateship with another, 1919, and on the 6th August 1920 he was throughout the line, encouraging Major was evacuated to England in April Percy Black. Murray was posted Lieut Colonel H. W. Murray, VC, demobilised from the AIF and returned to his men, heading bombing parties, 1917. Lawrence Dominic McCarthy was to to the Machine Gun Section of the DSO. & Bar, dies 6th January 1966 Western Australia, where he lived until 1934, leading bayonet charges, and carrying receive his Commission as a 2nd Lieutenant Battalion and landed and Gallipoli aged 85. In 2006 a bronze statue of when he moved to Victoria working for H wounded to places of safety. His in the 16th Battalion. on the 25th April 1915. Through his Murray by Peter Corlett (sculptor V McKay Sunshine Harvester Company. action on Gallipoli, he was rapidly magnificent example inspired his of the poignant “Cobbers” at In November 1917, McCarthy received his promoted through the ranks. men throughout. (London Gazette: In 1956 Lawrence Dominic McCarthy Fromelles) was unveiled at Evandale award Croix de Guerre from the French 10th March 1917.) attended the VC Centenary in London. Col L. E. Tilney, commanding the in northern Tasmania. Murray’s son Government for service. February 1918 13th Battalion, who was formerly Murray continued to lead his troops and daughter were present. saw Lieutenant McCarthy training troops After the Great War, on the 25th January a 16th Battalion Officer, went to collecting promotions – Major 12th His portrait hangs in ANZAC in Tidworth, England for deployment in 1919, McCarthy married Florence Minnie Brigade Commander Monash asking July, temporary command of the House, Perth WA, also a plaque France on the Western Front. August, Norville. Their only child, Lawrence th if Murray could be commissioned 13th and on the 8th March 1918 is to be placed in the Court of he rejoined the 16 Battalion for the big Norville McCarthy, who was born in th rd to appointed to 13th Battalion as came promotion to Lieutenant Contemplation, Kings Park, Perth push on the 8 August. On the 23 Western Australia, was killed in action with Machine Gun Officer. Colonel and command of the 4th WA. August 1918, near Madam Wood, east the 24th Battalion on the Solomon Islands, Machine Gun Battalion. In May of Vermandovillers, France, Lieutenant 20th May 1945. Commander Monash agreed it in 1919 Lieut Colonel H. W. Murray, References: Lawrence Dominic McCarthy was involved one day – 13th August Murray went VC, DSO, was created a Companion in action, as the following citation reveals. Lieutenant Lawrence Dominic “Fats” from Lance Corporal to Sergeant of the Order of St Michael and 1. They Dared Mightily – Lionel McCarthy VC passed away on the25th May and was appointed 2nd Lieutenant St George, was mentioned in Wigmore Citation: For most conspicuous bravery, initiative, 1975 at Heidelberg Repatriation Hospital, and leadership on the morning of 23rd August and joined 13th Battalion as Machine despatches on four occasions, and 2. The Great War, Les Carylon Melbourne, Victoria. 1918, in attack near Madam Wood, east of Gun Officer. was awarded the French Croix de (2006) Geurre (Ref: 3). Vermandovillers (north of Chaulnes). Although References: Promotions followed rapidly – on 3. Victoria Cross, Australia’s Finest the objectives of his battalion were attained without the 20th January 1916 Murray was While awaiting repatriation in and the Battles They Fought, serious opposition, the battalion on the left flank They Dared Mightily by Lionel Wigmore in promoted to Lieutenant, on the 1st England, Murray and W. D. Joynt Anthony Staunton, Australian was heavily opposed by well-posted machine-guns. collaboration with Bruce Harding. Published March to Captain. were placed in charge of parties of War Memorial, Canberra, ACT. Lieutenant McCarthy, realising the situation, t by Australian War Memorial, Canberra, Before he left Gallipoli, Murray was farmers and farming aspirants under once engaged the nearest machine-gun post, but still ACT 1963. education schemes touring farming With assistance from Department the attacking troops failed to get forward. This wounded twice but not sufficiently The Great War by Les Carlyon published districts of United Kingdom and of Veterans’ Affairs, Perth officer then determined to attack the nearest post. to dampen his spirit or weaken him by Macmillan Australia Pty Ltd, Sydney Denmark. Leaving his men to continue the fight, he, with two physically. Australia 206 ISBN 13:978.1.4050.3761 7. The Listening Post April 2007  From the Bunker The Vickers ANZAC Club Machine Gun activities on ANZAC House has been the recipient of several well made the rise models of military hardware. Shown here are the Vickers Machine Gun which can be seen in the reception area on Level Since the refurbishment of our ANZAC Club, social activities have 1, and the Spitfire which can be seen in the display cabinet on increased with a wedding, a number of seminars for workshop the ground floor in the dining room. safety by a large construction and engineering company, and the normal Unit & Kindred unit functions.

The life sized model of the Vickers Machine Gun, made out of matchsticks, seen here being inspected in the reception foyer at ANZAC House by Milton “Snow” Farclough, 2/3 Machine Gun Battalion, Palistine & Syria 1941 and Singapore, Bill “Bluey” Monks, 2/3 Machine Gun Battalion, together with ANZAC House staff Lea and Kristie. This weapon model was made and donated by Mark VII .303 ammunition which was exactly a friend of the RSL. He has also made and the same as fired by the Lee-Enfield rifle. Fired donated other models, information of which we by the Vickers gun, the maximum range of Mark will publish in future editions. VII was 2700 yards (2430m). In World War II, Mark VIIIZ ammunition was developed with a A brief history of the maximum range of 4050m. The total weight of Vickers the gun was 90lbs (40.5kg). The gun with water in the barrel casing weighed 40lbs (18kg), and In 1884, Hiram Stevens Maxim, an American, Andrew and Tracey Anderson cut their wedding cake in the boardroom at ANZAC House, using Andrew's Scottish the tripod weighed 50lbs (22.5kg). The use of Celtic Ceremonial sword. invented a single-barrelled machine gun that Mark VIIIZ meant that a different calibration could load and fire itself by recoil. The barrel was necessary on the rear site and that corrected was water cooled. The United States government The Wedding breakfast was held at ANZAC Club on Saturday 6th January, 2007. Andrew & Tracey range tables were used in indirect fire. As well as was not interested so Maxim took his invention Anderson celebrated their wedding with over 110 relatives and friends. Andrew was “very pleased with the direct fire, it was used for flanking and overhead to London where it was accepted by the Vickers facilities, as the central location made it easy for his guests to enjoy the function ‘without parking hassles’. Company. It was eventually known as the fire and for fixed lines of fire in defence. As he had family and guests from Delhi, Dubai, England, Scotland and Ireland, as well as interstate and intrastate, the nearby hotel accommodation made the logistics of organising the wedding very easy.” Vickers medium machine gun and became the In post-World War II operations in which Army’s basic infantry support weapon. Australian troops fought, there was a medium Andrew and Tracey were very pleased with the facilities, coupled with the helpful and efficient staff within the ANZAC Club. Guests arrived straight from the church service for pre-dinner drinks held in the bar It is reported that Maxim guns were used machine platoon commanded by a captain. area prior to moving upstairs to the Gallipoli Room for the formal wedding breakfast. The guests then with terrible effect by the British force against There were three sections each and each gun moved back downstairs for dancing and partying, which allowed all to mingle with their new relatives and the Matabele rising in 893. Eleven thousand was served by three gun numbers, not five as in friends, as well as catch up with those they hadn’t seen for some time. As Andrew said “It was a very Dervishes died charging the massed Maxim World War I. memorable wedding, and great evening was enjoyed by all.” guns. The last time the Vickers gun was used in operations by Australian Troops was near Kuala Andrew is the grandson of the past member of Broome, Rod Lane (dec’d), VX 83965, while Tracey’s In World War I in 1916 a separate Machine Gun family are recent arrivals from Delhi in India. Corps was organised. In World War II Machine Lumpur in Malaya in early 1959 by the MMG Gun Battalions were corps troops and normally platoon of the 3rd Battalion of the Royal John Holland (Civil Engineers) are now using Gallipoli Room for in-service seminars for workshop safety each AIF division had one machine gun battalion Australian Regiment commanded by Captain for their employees, with an average 20 participants for each 2-day workshop twice a month. Mr Ron allotted to it. The weapon remained basically T C Bannister, now retired as a Lieutenant Kemp, co-ordinator for John Holland, said “that the location was essential as his participants came from unaltered between the two World Wars. It used Colonel. all points in the metropolitan area, and with public transport made organising these seminars very easy”. Supermarine Spitfire Model This model, made by the late Mr Edgar Taylor, ex-FLt The power plants were mainly Rolls Royce Merlin, but later 1435 Squadron R.A.F., represents the MkV version of models were equipped with Rolls Royce Griffin and Packard the Supermarine Spitfire. Although is does not show all Merlin 266. squadron letters, I believe it represented the aircraft which Mr Taylor actually flew in England and Malta. The squadrons equipped with Spitfires in Australia were No’s 452 and 457 RAAF and 54, 548 and 549 RAAF. The first two The Spitfire first flew on 5 March 1936. Over 20,000 Spitfires squadrons were equipped with Mk V versions, later replaced by were to be produced in over 40 variants, and it was used as a Mk VIIIs. The latter three squadrons were equipped with Mk fighter, in ground-attack and photo-reconnaissance roles and VIII Spitfires armed with four .303 Browning machine guns and even, as the Seafire, from aircraft carriers. two 20mm cannons. By the early 1960s, just a handful of Spitfires remained in flying Some versions were constructed with clipped wings as against condition, and it was the making of the film “The Battle of the elliptical wing, but this spoilt the aesthetics of the aircraft. Britain” which was to turn the tide on the extinction of airworthy Spitfires. Today, nearly 50 can be seen flying including those of The Mk VII was an unpressurised version of the Mk VII, with the RAF’s “Battle of Britain Memorial Flight” which serves as a a variety of engines depending on its role. The Merlin ‘61’, ‘63’ tribute to those men and women who sacrificed their lives during or ‘63A’ were standard but the Merlin ‘66’ was fitted for the LF World War II for our freedom. model and ‘70’ for the HF. The Mk VIIIs were fitted with the ‘C’ wing developed for the Mk VII and could carry up to 1,000lbs of Initial models were fitted with machine guns but these were bombs. The early-production Mk VIIIs wre fitted with almost superseded by the Mk V which could take a combination of pointed extended wingtips to give the extra lift required for high- This model, made by the late Mr Edgar Taylor, ex-FLt 1435 Squadron R.A.F., represents cannon and machine guns. altitude intercepts. the MkV version of the Supermarine Spitfire which first flew March 5, 1936.  The Listening Post April 2007 Push for Modern Access Card

You may by now have heard about the retained. There will be a gold Access service or payment from my Department to change your address with DVA by the Access Card legislation will make it Australian Government’s proposed Card for current DVA Gold card holders. or other agencies. This includes private visiting a Medicare office at the local an offence for the police or a bank to health benefits, veterans’ and social Current Gold card holders will get a gold health treatment under existing DVA shops instead of travelling to a DVA require you to produce your access card. access card. This card will update Access Card, unless they tell us otherwise. arrangements. office in town, the Access Card will make There is also no requirement to carry all the service, benefit, concession This choice is to cater for those who, for this possible. Card technology has changed significantly the card. This means that the card will and treatment cards issued by the reasons of their own choosing, would not not become a general purpose form of Australian Government to modern, like to identify as a veteran but maintain since embossed cards and magnetic strip To get an Access Card, veterans cards were first introduced several decades will need to undertake a registration identification in the way that state-based more secure, smart card technology. the Gold card benefits. This is possible drivers licences have. because the computer chip on the card ago. The health benefits, veterans’ and process. The details of registration are The introduction of the Access Card is will be programmed by the Government social services access card provides still being worked through. However, However you may use the card for any potentially a big change for the veteran with the Gold card entitlement. No-one the Australian Government with the veterans will be provided with support in lawful purpose you may choose. Many community as it will replace all veterans’ understanding the transition process to who is not entitled will receive a gold opportunity to take advantage of more veterans tell me the card will be of great cards issued by my Department. Your the Access Card. The registration process Access Card. secure smart card technology. benefit to them as they do not have a members, naturally, may feel uncertain will involve completing a pre-registration photographic identification to help access about aspects of these changes. The Another issue I would like to clarify A benefit of this technology for veterans form, attending an interview, having a purpose of this letter is to reassure is that current DVA card holders with is the ability to choose to add information photo taken and being subsequently simple services in the community such you that my Department and I are markers on the face of their card such as to the chip on the card. This might mailed the card. as renting videos or opening a bank representing the interests of veterans War Widow, EDA or TPI will have these include emergency contact details, account. in the development and implementation transferred to their Access Card. These allergies or organ donor status. I am aware that this registration process may present difficulties for many in the More details information is on the internet of the Access Card. The Government markers help veterans and war widow/ A fundamental principle of the Access at www.accesscard.gov.au, which you may is being transparent by releasing ers access discounts and concessions. veteran community. These difficulties Card is that information about an may include providing documentation, wish to share with your members. information as it becomes available. For individual will stay with the department example an exposure draft of the Access The new gold Access Card will function physical difficulty in attending a My Department and I are working to as a Gold card and also as a Medicare or agency concerned. For veterans this registration interview, and other Card legislation was released for public ensure that veterans’ needs are needed card, or a pension concession card or means their Veterans’ Affairs file stays difficulties that members of the veteran comment in December last year, and in the development of the Access Card. any of the cards planned for inclusion, with my Department and that information community may have. My Department is changes have been made as a result of is not shared with other agencies, nor is it I will write to you again as the project community feedback. depending on the individual’s eligibility. currently working on resolution of these It will combine the functions of these accessible via the Access Card. registration process issues for the veteran develops and more outstanding issues The Access Card is a large project and it cards into a single piece of plastic. This community. We want to make it as easy have been resoled. In the meanwhile, I While veterans will continue to deal with is impossible to have all the answers from means that many veterans who have as possible for veterans while maintaining encourage you to share this information my Department about their veterans’ the outset. However I will endeavour more than one government-issued card the integrity of the process and ensuring with your members in the interests of benefits and entitlements, the introduction to keep you informed of progress and, will no longer have to carry all these cards that each person can only get one card. helping to dispel any fears they may of the Access Card will mean once-only as always, I am willing to listen to your around. I will update you when the resolution to have which are based on inaccurate updating of change of address and family concerns. these issues has been worked through. information and rumours. The introduction of the Access Card will information. This will reduce the need to First and foremost is to reassure you not affect entitlements. It will have no fill in forms and visit or telephone DVA The Government is also working to ensure The Hon Bruce Billson MP, that the Gold card will remain unique impact on any pension, health service, VAN, Medicare and Centrelink offices. the Access Card is not inappropriately Minister for Veterans’ Affairs, to the veteran community and its value compensation, income support or other It also means that it is more convenient used as an identity card. As an example, Canberra. Are we on the Conduct of the RSL same path? National Congress The following is reproduced with the permission of Maj Gen J C Hartley AO (Rt’d) National President The present general format for the Congress advisors to their State Presidents, but this will no of AATTV Association, former Land Commander Review of National Tribunal will be maintained, having the Congress opened longer be mandated. and GOC Trg Comd on the occasion of their 45th on a Tuesday morning with business sessions on The requirement to review the National Tribunal anniversary. The National Executive agenda will move its Tuesday afternoon and Wednesday. guidelines has been endorsed, and States have The National President’s Column as published in focus to issues of particular importance to the been invited to provide their views on revision The wreath laying will be conducted on the League as a whole, and of a strategic nature. AATTV magazine, “The Adviser” previous Monday during the course of the of the guidelines. An independent reviewer will Proposal requiring decision should normally be engaged to consider all submissions, and the As the 45th Anniversary gathering approaches, we National Executive meeting and will be attended be accompanied by a brief discussion paper revised draft guidelines will be brought back to are increasingly reminded of those who are no longer principally by National Executive members. The prepared by the proponent. Congress for resolution and acceptance. with us. About one-third of our number has passed National Veterans’ Affairs Committee will meet away in this trend, if anything, will increase over the on the Thursday following Congress. National Executive meetings will normally be coming years. We owe it to ourselves our loved ones As previously considered, there is a need for an held in Canberra, however, there may be a need Managing the Election Year and those whom we remember to enjoy our reunion enhanced quality of presentation of resolutions for sponsorship by State Branches on certain As 2007 will see a Federal election, it is proposed in Canberra. and debate, particularly on those items requiring occasions. early representation to Government. to make a formal submission to all major parties Our Retired Defence Community appears increasingly of the Federal Parliament, seeking their response fractured and dissatisfied. Some of our concerns are Social events remain an important part of the Other Committees to issues affecting the veteran community. The understandable and even warranted. There are too National Congress. Any civil receptions should submission will, in due course, be on the website many issues and questions that remain unanswered generally be conducted on the Monday evening To avoid the conduct of meetings on weekends, and the National President will make reference or ignored. Politics on all sides plays its deft hand, prior to Congress, with the Congress dinner on the National Membership Committee will to it at all opportunities. leaving many with a sense of frustration. the Tuesday evening. generally meet on the Wednesday following The RSL will also work with other ex-service National Executive and National Veterans’ But we may also be our own worst enemies. It suits organisations on any combined submission that the political process to have us divided. When we Conduct and Focus of Affairs Committee in May and November only. the collective ESOs may wish to make. However, publicly vilify some of our leading institutions we also The Pensions and Welfare Officers Forum and this will not replace the need for a stand-alone do ourselves great damage. National Executive the Aged Care Forum will have once face-to-face RSL submission. meeting each year. The former will be held in Of course we have always been critical of authority. The National Executive will continue to convene The National Executive will conduct other We have always criticised some of our officers and quarterly, and include State Presidents, the Canberra and the latter will be hosted by a State Branch. Business between annual face-to-face activities to support its representations during NCOs or found certain policies questionable or National President and National Secretary, and this election year. downright wrong. But we got on with the job and the appropriate Na ional officers. Chief Executive meetings will be conducted by teleconference outcomes were usually satisfactory. officers and State Secretaries may attend as or email. Bill Crews, National President Today we face a totally different situation. Anyone can have his concerns immediately broadcast on the internet or on a website where they remain permanently for all to see. Some of this information may be true; much is exaggerated or one person’s opinion or The WA Aged Sailor’s, Soldier’s downright wrong. But most of us cannot tell the difference. And all manner of people are prepared to and Airmen’s Relief Trust Fund exploit what they see for their own outcomes which, very often, have little to do with the interests of welfare of the retired Defence community. We should not cease healthy discussion and continue to bring our concerns to the relevant authorities. But “The Aged Fund” let’s do so as objectively and honestly as possible. For many, Defence remains a career of choice and an honourable profession. Because we do not like Are you a member of the RSL or eligible to join as a member and the way a minister of service chief speaks in public, find yourself in emergency welfare circumstances? or because DVA has been less than forthcoming in a particular issue, we have no right to condemn our Defence force as an institution. Help is at hand – call the RSL Welfare Officer on 2987 3799 and I don’t know how we do this but let’s try to keep issues in perspective and be more objective in our criticism. ask for an application for assistance. Each application is private After all, the more we criticise, the easier it is for those whom we criticise to write us off as irrelevant and not and confidential. worthy of further consideration. By John Harley. Your Poppy Day money helping when you need it most. The Listening Post April 2007  Key Issues Facing the League

Your National Directors, including all State Presidents, met in for the League’s message to receive widest coverage. Congress should draw out any divergence of views to enhance the Sydney on 22-23 January 2007 to consider a number of issues quality of the resolution. affecting the operation of the League and our future. I should National committee meeting minutes should, in future, reflect advice like to report now on the broad outcomes of that meeting, offered to the National President on matters of likely media interest There is a clear need at the National Headquarters for a research which was regarded as highly productive. within the scope of that national committee. capacity to better progress a range of issues in meeting member expectations. Already, it is noted some assistance has been offered by In engaging with the media, Directors should, if practicable, exchange States to support the staff to provide this capacity. views on topical issues to enhance consistency. Need for an RSL Strategic Plan Our National Veterans’ Affairs Standing Policy should be regularly It was noted that the RSL’s National Corporate Plan, produced some reviewed to ensure that it provides the contemporary underpinning of years ago, could be revised to make it a more enduring plan, and it Relationships with Other ESOs specific proposals contained in the Annual Budget Submission. would be placed on our website. States would remain at liberty to The RSL will continue its practice of cooperating with other ESOs subsequently develop strategic and business plans appropriate to their and not engaging in public criticism of them. However, the RSL will Integrity of the RSL Brand needs. continue to present itself as a leading ESO and be seen by veterans General agreement was reached that the National Executive and as the ESO of choice. We need to recognise the limits of our influence in respect of some RSL branded licensed clubs. However, we do have a very cooperative National President will continue to focus on national issues and avoid The RSL will make its own views known and its own representations direct engagement in the prerogative of individual states. relationship with respective State RSL & Service Clubs Associations, on behalf of its members while appreciating and possibly reinforcing and they retain a sense of shared purpose with the League. the views of others. Where a partnership approach is appropriate, Opportunities will continue to be taken, both within the League and Communication the RSL will clearly indicate this to its wider membership and in the beyond, to enhance community understanding of the relationship course of any approaches made to Government. between the League and the Clubs. A need is certainly identified to revamp the national website. This is The RSL is positioned to accept other ESOs which may wish to now being undertaken with a target date of mid 2007. The website discontinue their stand alone operations. Scope exists to establish will be able to better accommodate important news and updates for specialist sub-branches within the structure of the League. Authority to Act for the RSL members. National By-Law 32 covers authorities adequately and continues to be The national publication Stand To will no longer be published beyond supported. States may determine their own framework of delegations mid 2007. The National President’s normal contributions to Stand State and National KOC appropriate to their needs. To will be passed directly to States, as well as being placed on the The RSL should continue to take the lead in hosting State-based ESO national website. States will be encouraged to publish these in their forums or kindred organisations committees. However, there remains periodicals. a need to ensure that the rules of operation and authority are clearly Membership In addition to the National President’s periodic reports to members understood. Where such forums or committees are hosted or owned The National Membership Committee has been invited to revise the covering broad League issues, such as this one, further material will be by the RSL, it generally implies that the committee is an advisory 2003 National Membership Plan, particularly focusing on further made available on the website covering action being taken on topical committee. The RSL will not represent issues arising at a KOC if they discussion about the role of Affiliates within our membership. directly contradict established League positions. and contemporary matters. States are at liberty to reproduce any of The revision is to make reference to use of Citizens Auxiliaries, to these items in reports to members through their own publications. reflect the increasing desire of families to be involved, and to focus It is essential that office bearers throughout the League remain Advocacy – Our Approach to Government on securing the League’s future. proactive in explaining to our members the basis of decisions We will maintain our approach of presenting forceful, cogent and well and passing on advice in response to representations made by the researched proposals to Government. The comprehensive Annual Financial Plan League. Budget Submission format will continue to be the principal vehicle for advising Government and other parties of our major veteran’s affairs The financial circumstances facing the National Headquarters have Public Affairs proposals underpinning our priority issues with a clear philosophy been clearly understood and there will be a requirement for recurring of need. grants so that the National Headquarters may properly fulfil and meet It is proposed to retain the present approach by League office the expectations of our members. bearers working with selected focused and targeted media releases, It is important that resolutions brought forward by sub-branches through State to National Congress be grammatically sound, clear in Bill Crews and following up all media enquiries. Office bearers will continue to National President engage and cooperate with media outlets to maximise opportunities intent, and supported by a comprehensive rationale. Debate at each

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Following extensive renovations to for his engineering advice and to our the Memorial, originally. the Jewish War Memorial in Kings This War Memorial was the first to be honorary project engineer, Mr Graham Park an official rededication Service Glick, for his key role. Mr Michael I am happy to say that again we have was held in late March, 2007. The constructed after the Great War and only the Broadhurst willingly offered heritage come in on budget. Much as I would like address given by Mr Keith Shilkin architectural advice. I want to make to claim credit for prudent management provides interesting insight to the second to be located in Kings Park at that time. special mention of Mr Martin Colgan of the finances, that is not so. Let history of memorials in Kings Park of Colgan Industries, specialist heritage me just say that after all expenses are and of the contribution members for the Great War and the names of Robert Gee VC. Rabbi Louis Rubin- builders, for the excellent job he and his accounted for we will be able to return of the Jewish faith made in time of forty-three who lost their lives in combat Zacks, the Rabbi of the Perth Hebrew team have done. some of the Government’s generous armed conflict. are inscribed on this Memorial. Congregation, conducted the dedication I also thank the people at the Botanic contribution towards this project. I service in the company of the Lord For those of you who may not have The impetus for the original construction Gardens and Parks Authority with imagine the Government would like that Mayor of Perth, Sir Joseph Totterdell, been past this Jewish War Memorial had come from Rabbi David Freedman whom I liaised on a regular basis. They to happen more often with some of the representatives of Federal and State for some time it may indeed look no of the Perth Hebrew Congregation. were extremely helpful in ensuring all other projects it supports. governments, the Armed Services, and different as if nothing untoward could He had been a Chaplain-Major during aspects of the project could proceed around 1000 people. Rabbi Rubin- have happened in the meantime. the war and saw much service in the smoothly. This iconic Memorial proudly stands Zacks himself had been Chaplain to the once again as a monument to our great That the Memorial is now in such theatres of battle. He later became It is interesting to note that in 1919 Armed Forces in various war zones. State’s spirit of commitment to our fair, original condition is a tribute to the President of the RSL in WA. and 1920 our community raised the workmanship and professionalism of And so at this Memorial, ANZAC Day sum of £609.18.9, exactly the amount democratic and tolerant Australian way Rabbi Freedman conducted the service of life and to the young Jewish Western the group that was responsible for the at the unveiling of the completed Dawn Services have been conducted to the very last penny spent on the Australians who paid the ultimate restoration project. Memorial which was performed by every year over the last 87 years (except construction contract and associated the Governor, Sir Francis Newdegate- for the rare exception of one or two expenses at the time of the building of sacrifice in the defence of those values. This monument has stood at this site that have coincided with the Passover for nearly 87 years. It was erected, Newdegate, on Sunday June 6th 1920, in requirements). as the original inscription reads, “To the presence of a large crowd including the memory of soldiers of the Jewish many of the leading figures of Western In August 2005, unfortunately, a crack in faith who were killed in action or who Australia. This War Memorial was the one of the Donnybrook stone segments died of wounds on the battlefields of first to be constructed after the Great of the monument was noticed, and then Gallipoli, France, Belgium and Palestine War and only the second to be located in the storms of September that year in the Great War 1914-1918.” in Kings Park at that time. the column shifted and became unsafe, It has been of great significance not After World War II a plaque having the necessitating urgent repairs. only to the Jewish community but it title “Roll of Honour” with a wreath It needed to be completely dismantled, is of considerable importance to the enclosing the Shield of David and the faulty segments replaced and the State of Western Australia as a whole. inscribed “Dedicated to the members column completely reconstructed. The great Australian General, Sir John of the Jewish faith in Western Australia These repairs were clearly successfully Monash, in laying the foundation stone who died on active service in World carried out as we all can see here today. at this very site on Friday the 19th War II 1939-1945” was unveiled in 1953 of December 1919, spoke of the role by the Governor, Sir Charles Gairdner. I would like to pay tribute to the played by Australian Jewish soldiers This plaque lists the Jewish Western generosity of the Government of in the war and of the amazing lack of Australians who gave their lives in this Western Australia who so willingly friction between different religions in war. agreed to provide the funds needed to the Forces. carry out the repairs. The restoration At that ceremony the Governor took the project thereafter ran smoothly. Around 20% of the Jewish male salute from over 120 Western Australian population of Western Australia enlisted Jewish ex-servicemen led by Captain I would like to thank Mr Peter Bruechle

RSL Ambrose enge Returned & Services Chall League of Australia

WA Branch Dr Keith Shilkin, President of the Jewish Community Council of WA, addresses the gathering in front of the recently reconstructed Jewish War Memorial in Kings Park Date: Wednesday 13th June 2007 Name______Handicap____ Time: 11.30am

Name______Handicap____ Burswood Park Golf Course Roger Mackay Drive Name______Handicap____ Burswood WA 6100

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Commencement is 11.30am at the Burswood Patio Function Area for player registration and arrival refreshments.

Tee Off is 12.30pm for 18 holes in groups of four . Dr Keith Shilkin (Pres JCC WA), Mr Bob Kucera (Member for Yokine), Mr Kevin Blitz (Pres Beverages will be available throughout the days play. PHC), Mr Grahame Leonard (Pres ECAJ), Mr Ray Halligan (Member for North Metropolitan Region)

Presentations will commence at 5.00pm at the Burswood Riverside Function Room with Cocktail Food and beverages supplied until 7pm.

Dress Regulations - collared shirts, trousers, slacks, dress shorts & appropriate footwear with socks.

Team of four - $240 Single Entry - $60 All money raised will go to Support the Welfare of our Community Veterans RSVP your team of four - Doug Rasmussen fax 9370 2249 Mr Ken Arkwright (Temple David Progressive Synagogue), Rabbi David Freilich (Perth Hebrew Congregation), Mr Grahame Leonard (Pres ECAJ), Rabbi Marcus Solomon (Dianella Shule Beit by 6th June 2007 Midrash), Rabbi Chaim Davidowitz (Northern Suburbs Hebrew Congregation). The Listening Post April 2007 11 “Remembrance” – The ANZAC Truck The “REMEMBRANCE” story really started back along with many other young men. He completed occasions with raids continuing in 1943. The Tom had married his wife Dorothy in 1942 and she in 1943 when Thomas (Tom) Flynn was sent to his basic training and was in 1st Medium Brigade artillery positions were constantly under threat and had remained in Sydney during Tom’s active service. Darwin as part of 55th Composite Anti Aircraft (artillery) which later became the 55th Composite were manned 24 hours a day. Over three hundred He returned home in 1945 and together they raised Regiment. Anti Aircraft Regiment as a gunner. lives were lost during these air raids and many areas a family of two boys, Tom and Jim and one girl Janice. They are blessed with nine grandchildren, Tom was a Sydney boy and had joined up in 1939 During 1942 Darwin was attacked on 64 separate of Darwin were severely damaged. three boys and six girls. One of these girls, Michelle met and married Clinton McKinnon. Clinton was a truck driver intent on building up a fleet of vehicles to operate in heavy earthmoving industry. He and Michelle now have eight truck and trailer The Story combinations as part of their bulk earthmoving business. Clinton often enjoyed reminiscing with Michelle’s Behind grandfather Tom, about his experiences in Darwin during the war. Clinton came to feel that this part of the war, and its effect on the service men and women in Darwin, did not receive the recognition The Truck it deserved. He was determined to do something about it. When he saw some examples of the artwork created by Transart in Bendigo, Victoria, he decided that the sides of his new Kenworth tipper would make a fitting canvas to commemorate the deeds of Tom Flynn and the other men and women who served in defence of Darwin during WW11. Clinton’s original concept was to feature a portrait of Tom on both doors with the Australian flag across the bonnet and small scenes from Darwin on each side of the truck bin. However, in discussions with Transart, a larger theme developed and the artwork just grew and grew, to the point where now both truck and trailer are completely covered with the amazing commemorative scenes. They are a fantastic visual tribute to all the Australian men and women involved in armed conflicts, in the service of their country. The sepia tones reflect the colouring of many of the old photographs proudly kept by the ‘diggers’ and their families. It is hoped that this truck, aptly named ‘Remembrance’ will serve to remind those of us who now enjoy the freedoms we have in Australia, that we owe a huge debt of gratitude to all the men and women who fought and died to secure our future.

Story & Picture: Michelle & Clint McKinnon, through RSL National HQ, Canberra

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Dawn Service (6.00am) Kings Park Kings Park & Botanic Gardens Kings Park Kiosk Open: 5.00am - 5.40am (closing for the service) The Kiosk, Tea Rooms and Fraser’s Restaurant all open at 6.30am. Forming Up Areas Ex-Service Organisations The annual Dawn Service will be conducted in the State War FormingForming UpUp AreasAreas Ex-ServiceEx-Service Organisations OrganisationsMemorial Precinct of Fraser Avenue, commencing at 6.00am. 49. Combined Commandos49. Combined Squadron Commandos Squadron 109. Fighter Squadron Assoc.109. Fighter& 3 Squadron Squadron Assn Assoc. & 3 Squadron Assn Forming Up Areas Ex-Service50. “Z” Special Unit Assn of WA Organisations110. Catalina Club of WA ANZAC Day Gunfire 50.49. “Z” Combined Special Unit Commandos Assn of WA Squadron 110. Catalina109. Fighter Club of Squadron WA Assoc. & 3 Squadron Assn 51. “Z” Special Unit50. (Aust) “Z” Inc. Special International Unit Assn of WA 111. TOWN OF VICTORIA BRASS110. BAND Catalina Club of WA 49. Combined51. “Z” SpecialCommandos Unit (Aust)Squadron Inc. International 109. Fighter111. TOWN Squadron OF VICTORIA Assoc. & BRASS3 Squadron BAND Assn Leading up to the Service, a programme of historical material 52. PERTH CONCERT52.51. PERTH BAND “Z” CONCERTSpecial Unit BAND (Aust) Inc. International112. Bomber Command 112.Veterans Bomber111. TOWNCommand OF VeteransVICTORIA BRASS BAND Breakfast (7.00am) 50. “Z” 52.Special PERTH Unit AssnCONCERT of WA BAND 110. Catalina 112.Club Bomberof WA Command Veterans C C B B 1 1 BARRACKBARRACK STREET STREET 53. Royal51. Australian “Z”53. Special RoyalArmoured UnitAustralian Corps (Aust) Assn ArmouredInc. (WA International Branch) Corps Assn (WA(460 Branch) Squadron111. Assn, TOWN 467-463(460 OF VICTORIASquadronSquadron Assn, BRASSAssn, Royal 467-463 BAND Squadron Assn, Royal 53. Royal Australian Armoured Corps Assn (WA Branch) (460 Squadron Assn, 467-463 Squadron Assn, fromRoyal the archives of the National War Museum will tell the story C B 1 BARRACK STREET 54. Royal52. Australian PERTH54. RoyalArtillery CONCERT Australian Assn BAND of WA Artillery Assn of WA Air Forces POW112. Association, BomberAir Command Forces Pathfinder POW Veterans Force Association, Assn) Pathfinder Force Assn) Following the Dawn Service in Kings Park and preceding the C B 1 BARRACK STREET 55. 2/3rd53. Field Royal 55.Regiment54. Australian 2/3rd Royal Artillery Field Australian Armoured RegimentAssn ArtilleryCorps Assn AssnAssn (WA 113.of Branch) WA 25 Squadron (460113. Squadron 25 SquadronAir Assn, Forces 467-463 POW Squadron Association, Assn, Pathfinder Royal Force Assn) March MarchRoute - Route - 55. 2/3rd Field Regiment Artillery Assn 113. 25 Squadron of Australians at war. A number of big screens have been erected March Route - 56. 2/7th54. Field Royal 56.Regiment Australian 2/7th Artillery Field Artillery RegimentAssn Assn Artillery of WA Assn 114. RAAF Police Assn Air114. Forces RAAF POW Police Association, Assn Pathfinder Force Assn) ANZAC Day March through the City a traditional gunfire breakfast East toEast Victoria to Victoria Ave Ave 57. Heavy55. Anti-Aircraft 2/3rd57.56. Field Heavy Assn 2/7th Regiment Anti-Aircraft Field RegimentArtillery Assn Assn Artillery Assn115. No. 3 Telecommunications113. 25115. Squadron No. Unit114. 3 Telecommunications Association RAAF Police Assn Unit Association around the Memorial Precinct to show this film and also relay vision MarchEast to Route Victoria - Ave58. 2/3rd56. Aust 2/7th 58.Light57. Field 2/3rdAA HeavyRegiment Regiment Aust Anti-Aircraft Light Assn Artillery AA Regiment AssnAssn Assn 116. 7 WING AUST.114. AIR RAAF116. FORCE 7Police WINGCADETS115. Assn No. AUST. DRUM 3 Telecommunications AIR CORPS FORCE CADETS DRUM Unit Association CORPS will be held in Stirling Garden in St Georges Tce (next door to A F I 2 K East alongEast St Georgesalong St Tce Georges Tce 58. 2/3rd Aust Light AA Regiment Assn 116. 7 WING AUST. AIR FORCE CADETS DRUM CORPS A FF I I 2 2K K EastEast to alongVictoria St Georges Ave TceSECTION57. E HeavySECTION Anti-Aircraft E Assn 117. Australian Air115. Force No.117. Cadet 3 AustralianTelecommunications Branch Air Force Cadet Unit Association Branch of the Service itself. turning rightturning into rightVictoria into Ave Victoria Ave59. RAE58. Ex-Servicemen’s 2/3rd59.SECTION Aust RAE AssnEx-Servicemen’sLight (Engineer AAE Regiment Units) Assn Assn (Engineer 118.Units) Ubon Group116. 7118. WING Ubon 117.AUST. Group Australian AIR FORCE Air CADETS Force CadetDRUM BranchCORPS Council House) commencing at 7.00am. A F I 2 K 3 Eastturning along rightSt Georges into Victoria Tce Ave 59. RAE Ex-Servicemen’s Assn (Engineer Units) 118. Ubon Group 3 The SALUTING - “EYES RIGHT”60. WaterSECTION Transport60. Assn Water E Transport Assn 119. RAAF VV 117. Australian119. RAAF Air VV Force Cadet Branch The3 turning SALUTINGThe rightSALUTING - “EYES into Victoria RIGHT” - “EYES Ave RIGHT” 59. RAE60. Ex-Servicemen’s Water Transport Assn (EngineerAssn Units) 118. Ubon Group119. RAAF VV 3 dais is to be located in 61. Royal Australian61. RoyalElectrical Australian & Mechanical Electrical Engineers & MechanicalSECTION Engineers J SECTION J L Thedais SALUTING is todais be located is - to “EYES be in located RIGHT” in 60. Water62.61. FLOREATTransport Royal PARKAustralian Assn SALVATION Electrical ARMY & MechanicalBAND Engineers119. RAAF120. AUSTRALIANVVSECTION NAVY J CADET DRUM CORPS L St Georges Tce at the 62. FLOREAT61. PARK Royal62. SALVATION Australian FLOREAT ARMY Electrical PARK BAND SALVATION & Mechanical ARMY Engineers120. BANDAUSTRALIANSECTION NAVY CADET J120. DRUM AUSTRALIAN CORPS NAVY CADET DRUM CORPS The conduct of the Dawn Service comprises: Veterans and members of the community are invited to attend and D G J L St daisGeorges isSt to Georges Tce be atlocated the Tce in at the 63. Royal Australian63. RoyalSurvey Australian Corps Assn Survey Corps Assn 121. Thirtyniners’ Assn /121. Polish Thirtyniners’ Assn / Polish D GG JJ 2 L2 Concert Hall 62. FLOREAT64.63. Royal RoyalPARK Australian SALVATIONAustralian Signals SurveyARMY Assn BANDCorps (including Assn 11 Division120. AUSTRALIAN122. Borneo121. POWThirtyniners’NAVY Relatives CADET AssnDRUM / PolishCORPS 2 StConcert Georges HallConcert Tce at theHall 64. Royal63. Australian Royal64. AustralianSignals Royal Assn Australian Survey (including Corps Signals11 DivisionAssn Assn (including122. Borneo 11 POW Division121. Relatives Thirtyniners’ 122. AssnBorneo / Polish POW Relatives • The sounding of the Still - 6.00am share the spirit of ANZAC Day. D G J 2 Signals Assn) 123. BCOF Assn Concert Hall Signals64. Assn) Royal65. Australian 2/7thSignals Australian SignalsAssn) Infantry Assn (including Battalion 11123. Division BCOF Assn 122. Borneo124. Korea POW123. & RelativesBCOF South Assn Korea Asia Forces Assn M 65. 2/7th AustralianSignals66.65. 2/11thInfantry Assn) 2/7th AIFBattalion Australian Battalion AssnInfantry Battalion124. Korea & South123. Korea BCOF125. Asia MalayaAssn Forces124. Korea &Assn Borneo & South Veterans Korea Asia Forces Assn • Laying of Official Wreaths MM 66. 2/11th65. AIF 2/7th 67.Battalion66. Australian 2/16th 2/11thAssn Battalion InfantryAIF Battalion Assn/16th Battalion Assn Cameron125. Highlanders Malaya & Borneo124. KoreaVeteransSECTION & 125.South MalayaK Korea Asia& Borneo Forces Veterans Assn ANZAC Day March (9.20am) E H M 67. 2/16th66. Battalion 2/11th68.67. 2/26thAssn/16th AIF 2/16th Battalion Battalion Cameron Battalion Assn Assn Highlanders Assn/16th CameronSECTION Highlanders K 125. Malaya126. WA &SECTION POLICEBorneo PIPEVeterans KBAND • The Last Post E H 3 68. 2/26th67. Battalion 2/16th68. Assn Battalion 2/26th Assn/16thBattalion AssnCameron Highlanders126. WA POLICE PIPESECTION BAND K126. WA POLICE PIPE BAND

E H RIVERSIDE DRIVE 69. 51 ACU SWAN REGIMENT DRUM CORPS 127. Vietnam Veterans Assn Westbound 3 3 68. 2/26th Battalion Assn 126. WA POLICE PIPE BAND The March will commence with the Australian Defence Forces

E H 2 RIVERSIDE DRIVE 69. 51 ACU SWAN REGIMENT DRUM CORPS 127. Vietnam Veterans Assn RIVERSIDE DRIVE 69. 51 ACU SWAN REGIMENT DRUM CORPS 127. Vietnam Veterans Assn Westbound 70. 2/28th Battalion Assn & 24th Anti Tank Co. 128. HQ 1ATF • Silence

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2 2 RIVERSIDE DRIVE 69. 51 ACU SWAN REGIMENT DRUM CORPS 127. Vietnam Veterans Assn 2 Westbound N 70. 2/28th Battalion71.70. 2/32ndAssn 2/28th & 24thBattalion Battalion Anti Tank Assn Co.Assn & 24th Anti128. Tank HQ 1ATF Co. 129. 102128. Field HQ Battery 1ATF N N 70. 2/28th71. Battalion 2/32nd AssnBattalion & 24th Assn Anti Tank Co. 128. HQ 1ATF129. 102 Field Battery stepping off from St Georges Terrace at 9.20am. Hospital vehicles N 71. 2/32nd71. Battalion 2/32nd72. 2/43rdAssn Battalion Battalion Assn Assn 129. 102 Field Battery129. 102130. Field COMBINED Battery DISTRICTS CONCERT BAND • Reveille 72. 2/43rd Battalion73.72. 2/48thAssn 2/43rd Battalion Battalion Assn 130. COMBINED DISTRICTS131. CONCERT 1 Field130. HospitalCOMBINED BAND DISTRICTS CONCERT BAND THE ESPLANADE

HAY STREET MALL 72. 2/43rd Battalion Assn 130. COMBINED DISTRICTS CONCERT BAND ST GEORGES TERRACE 73. 2/48th Battalion 131. 1 Field Hospital and troop carrying vehicles will follow the ADF. THE ESPLANADE Eastbound HAY STREET MALL 73. 2/48th BattalionSECTION F 131. 1 Field Hospital 132. Gulf War/Peacekeepers • The Ode ST GEORGES TERRACE THE ESPLANADE 73. 2/48th Battalion 131. 1 Field Hospital HAY STREET MALL THE ESPLANADE HAY STREET MALL Eastbound ST GEORGES TERRACE SECTION F 132. Gulf War/Peacekeepers ST GEORGES TERRACE

Eastbound 74. SCOTCH COLLEGE PIPE BAND 132. Gulf War/Peacekeepers133. Defence Reserves Assn & (WA University Reg Assoc) Eastbound SECTIONSECTION F F 132. Gulf War/Peacekeepers 74. SCOTCH COLLEGE75.74. 2/3rd PIPE SCOTCH MachineBAND COLLEGE Gun Battalion PIPE BAND 133. Defence Reserves Assn134. &National (WA133. University Defence Servicemen’s Reg Reserves Assoc) Association Assn & (WA University Reg AtAssoc) the conclusion of the silent Dawn Service an address will be WILLIAM STREET 74. SCOTCH75. COLLEGE 2/3rd Machine PIPE BAND Gun Battalion 133. Defence 134.Reserves National Assn Servicemen’s& (WA University Association Reg Assoc) Veteran Contingents step off at 9.40am from the intersection of WILLIAM STREET 75. 2/3rd76. Machine 2/4th Machine Gun Battalion Gun Battalion 134. National135. Peacemakers Servicemen’s & Peacekeepers Association Assn WILLIAMWILLIAM STREETSTREET 75. 2/3rd Machine76. Gun Battalion 2/4th Machine Gun Battalion 134. National Servicemen’s Association135. Peacemakers & Peacekeepers Assn 76. 2/4th77. Machine 25th Machine Gun BattalionGun Regiment Assn 135. PeacemakersSECTION &L Peacekeepers Assn 76. 2/4th Machine77. Gun Battalion 25th Machine Gun Regiment Assn135. Peacemakers & PeacekeepersSECTION Assn L delivered by Wing Commander Anthony Thorpe (Royal Australian Barrack St and St George’s Terrace. The Parade marches east along 77. 25th77. Machine 25th78. Gun Machine 1st Regiment Australia Gun Assn RegimentParachute Assn Battalion SECTION L SECTION136. ROYAL L CORPS OF MUSICIANS FROM TONGA 78. 1st79. 78.Australia 13th 1st Brigade AustraliaParachute AIF GroupParachuteBattalion Battalion 136. ROYAL137. New CORPS136. Zealand ROYAL OF MUSICIANS Forces CORPS Assn OF FROM MUSICIANS TONGA FROM TONGA ORDER OF MARCH 78. 1st Australia Parachute79. 13th Battalion Brigade AIF Group 136. ROYAL CORPS OF MUSICIANS137. FROM New TONGA Zealand Forces Assn Air Force). St Georges Terrace to Victoria Avenue and then south to Langley ORDERORDER OF OF MARCH MARCH 79. 13th79. Brigade 13th AIF Brigade (11th,Group 16th, AIF Group 28th, 44th Battalions) 137. New Zealand137. Forces New138. Assn ZealandNorth American Forces Assn Veterans Unit ORDER OF MARCH NAVY LEADER 2007 (11th,80. COASTAL16th,(11th, 28th, 16th,SCOTTISH 44th 28th, Battalions) PIPE 44th BAND Battalions) WA 138. North139. BritishAmerican138. Ex-Services North Veterans American Assn Unit Veterans Unit SECTION 1 NAVY LEADER 2007 (11th, 16th, 28th, 44th Battalions) 138. North American Veterans Unit SECTIONSECTION 1 1 NAVY LEADER24. Far 2007East Strategic Res. Navy Assoc 80. COASTAL80.POST COASTAL SCOTTISH WW2 LEADER SCOTTISH PIPE BAND 2007 PIPE WA BAND WA 139. British140. Royal Ex-Services139. Naval British Assn Assn Ex-Services Assn Park. The salute (to the Right) will be taken on St Georges Terrace at 1. DEFENCE REPRESENTATIVES NAVY LEADER24. Far 2007 East Strategic Res. Navy Assoc 1.1. SECTION DEFENCE DEFENCE REPRESENTATIVES 1REPRESENTATIVES 24. Far25. East Fleet Strategic Air Arm Res. Assn Navy of AustAssoc WA Division80. COASTAL POSTSCOTTISH81. WW2 AustralianPOST PIPE LEADER BAND WW2 SAS WA2007 AssnLEADER 2007 139. British Ex-Services140. Royal 141.Assn ArcticNaval140. ConvoysAssn Royal Naval Veterans Assn Assn (WA Branch) SECTION 2 24. Far25. East FleetStrategic Air Res. Arm Navy Assn Assoc of Aust WA Division Special Access - Seating SECTIONSECTION1. DEFENCE 2 2 REPRESENTATIVES 25. Fleet25a. Air CITY Arm OF Assn PERTH of BRASSAust WA BAND Division POST81. WW2 Australian82. LEADER81. PRESBYTERIAN Australian 2007 SAS Assn SAS LADIES Assn COLLEGE PIPES140. & Royal DRUMS Naval 141.Assn Arctic142. RoyalConvoys141. Marines Arctic Veterans ConvoysAssn Assn Veterans(WA Branch) Assn (WA Branch) the saluting dais in front of the Perth Concert Hall. The Reviewing DEFENCE FORCES CONTINGENT 25. Fleet25a. Air CITY Arm AssnOF PERTH of Aust BRASSWA Division BAND SECTIONDEFENCEDEFENCE FORCES 2FORCES CONTINGENT CONTINGENT 25a. CITY26. OF HMAS PERTH Perth BRASS National BAND Assn 81. Australian82. PRESBYTERIAN SAS83.82. Assn RAR PRESBYTERIAN Association LADIES COLLEGE LADIES PIPES COLLEGE & DRUMS141. PIPES Arctic &Convoys DRUMS142. Veterans Royal143. VacantMarinesAssn142. (WA Royal Assn Branch) Marines Assn 2. WA NAVAL BAND 26. HMAS Perth National Assn For the comfort and assistance of elderly and disabled veterans, seats 2.2. WA WA NAVALDEFENCE NAVAL BAND FORCESBAND CONTINGENT 25a.26. CITY HMAS26a. OF PERTH HMAS Perth BRASS NationalPerth BAND Ships Assn Company 82. PRESBYTERIAN83. RAR84.83. Association LADIES 1 RAR RAR COLLEGE Association PIPES & DRUMS 142. Royal Marines143. Assn Vacant144. THE143. BAND Vacant OF THE GRENADIER GUARDS Officer is the Governor of Western Australia, His Excellency Dr 3. Royal Australian Navy 26a. HMAS Perth Ships Company 3.3. 2. Royal Royal WA Australian Australian NAVAL BAND Navy Navy 26.26a. HMAS HMAS27. Perth HMASPerth National Ships Sydney Assn Company Assn 83. RAR84. Association 185. RAR84. 7 RAR 1 RAR 143. Vacant 144. THE145. BAND Guards144. OF AssnTHE THE BAND GRENADIER OF THE GUARDS GRENADIER GUARDS 4. AUSTRALIAN ARMY BAND 27. HMAS Sydney Assn will be placed on the upper level of the Court of Contemplation. 4.4. 3. AUSTRALIAN AUSTRALIAN 5. Royal AUSTRALIAN Australian ARMY ARMY Navy ARMYBAND BAND PIPES & DRUMS PERTH 26a.27. HMAS HMAS28. Perth HMASSydney Ships Hobart CompanyAssn Assn 84. 1 RAR85. 786. RAR85. 8 RAR 7 RAR 144. THE BAND OF145. THE Guards 146.GRENADIER Vacant Assn145. GUARDS Guards Assn Ken Michael AC. 28. 28. HMAS HMAS Hobart Hobart Assn Assn 5.5. 4. AUSTRALIAN AUSTRALIAN AUSTRALIAN ARMY ARMY ARMY PIPES BANDPIPES & DRUMS& DRUMS PERTH PERTH 27. HMAS29. Sydney RAN AssnWWII Heavy Cruisers (HMAS Canberra,85. 7 RAR 86. 8SECTION RAR86. 8 RAR G 145. Guards Assn146. VacantSECTION146. VacantM 6. Australian Army 29. 29. RAN RANWWII WWII Heavy Heavy Cruisers Cruisers (HMAS (HMAS Canberra, Canberra, 6.6. 5. Australian Australian AUSTRALIAN Army Army ARMY PIPES & DRUMS PERTH 28. HMAS HobartHMAS Assn Shropshire, HMAS Australia) 86. 8 RARSECTION87.SECTION Vacant G G 146. Vacant SECTION147. Airborne MSECTION Forces AssocM of WA Entry to this area is through the main entrance to the State War 7. ROYAL CORPS OF MUSICIANS FROM TONGA HMASHMAS Shropshire, Shropshire, HMAS HMAS Australia) Australia) 7.7. ROYAL ROYAL CORPS CORPS OF OF MUSICIANS MUSICIANS FROM FROM TONGA TONGA 29. RAN30. WWII COMBINED Heavy Cruisers DISTRICTS (HMAS Canberra, CONCERT BAND 87. Vacant88.87. CITY Vacant OF COCKBURN PIPE & DRUMS 147. Airborne148. Normandy147. Forces Airborne AssocVeterans ofForces WAAssn Assoc of WA 6. 8. Australian Royal Australian Army Air Force 30. 30. COMBINED COMBINED DISTRICTS DISTRICTS CONCERT CONCERT BAND BANDSECTION G SECTION M 8.8. Royal Royal8a. Australian TheAustralian Republic Air Air ofForce ForceSingapore Air Force HMAS31. Shropshire, HMAS Westralia HMAS Australia) Assn 87. Vacant88. CITY89.88. OF Australian COCKBURN CITY OF Army COCKBURN PIPE Training & DRUMS TeamPIPE &Vietnam DRUMS147. (AATTV) Airborne AssnForces148. Assoc Normandy149. of SIKH WA148. VeteransBAND Normandy Assn Veterans Assn Memorial. ANZAC Day Service (11.00am) 8a. 7. The Republic ROYAL CORPS of Singapore OF MUSICIANS Air Force FROM TONGA 31. 31. HMAS HMAS Westralia Westralia Assn Assn 89. Australian Army Training Team Vietnam (AATTV) Assn 149. SIKH BAND 8a. 8. The 9. Royal Republic WA Australian POLICE of Singapore PIPEAir Force BAND Air Force 30. COMBINED32. Ex-Wrans DISTRICTS Assn CONCERT BAND 88. CITY OF COCKBURN90.89. RWAR AustralianPIPE & DRUMS Army Training Team 148.Vietnam Normandy (AATTV) Veterans Assn150. Assn Sikh149. Community SIKH BAND 9.9. WA WA POLICE POLICE PIPE PIPE BAND BAND 32. 32. Ex-Wrans Ex-Wrans Assn Assn 90. RWAR90. RWAR 150. Sikh Community150. Sikh Community 10. WA Police 31. HMAS33. Westralia RAN Communications Assn Branch (WA) 89. Australian Army91. Training Vacant Team Vietnam (AATTV) Assn 149. SIKH BAND 151. Burma Star Assn The Parade will enter Langley Park off Victoria Avenue. The Parade 10.10. 8a. WA WA Police The Police Republic of Singapore Air Force 33. 33. RAN RANCommunications Communications Branch Branch (WA) (WA) 91. Vacant91. Vacant 151. Burma Star151. Assn Burma Star Assn 9. 11. WA AUST. POLICE NAVY PIPE BANDCADET DRUMS CORPS 32.34. Ex-Wrans “N”34. Class “N”Assn DestroyersClass Destroyers 90. RWAR 92. Royal Australian Army Service Corps150. Sikh Community 152. Rhodesian Assn (including British South Africa 11.11. AUST. AUST. NAVY NAVY CADET CADET DRUMS DRUMS CORPS CORPS 34.SECTION “N” Class C Destroyers 92. Royal92. Australian Royal Australian Army Service Army Corps Service Corps 152. Rhodesian152. Assn Rhodesian (including Assn British (including South Africa British South AfricaSpecial Access - Parking 10.12. WA Australian Police Navy Cadets 33.SECTION RAN Communications C Branch (WA) 91. Vacant93. Royal93. Australian Royal Australian Army OrdArmy Corps Ord Corps 151. Burma Star Assn PolicePolice Regiment) Regiment) will form up on the Esplanade facing east. The ANZAC Day 12.12. Australian Australian Navy Navy Cadets Cadets SECTION35. Tribal ClassC Destroyers (HMAS Arunta, 93. Royal Australian Army Ord Corps Police Regiment) 13. 11. Australian13. AUST. Australian NAVYArmy CADETCadet Army DRUMS UnitsCadet UnitsCORPS 34.35. “N” Tribal Class Class Destroyers Destroyers (HMAS Arunta, 92. Royal94. Australian 2/7th94. Field 2/7thArmy Ambulance ServiceField Ambulance Corps 152. Rhodesian Assn153. (including MIDLAND153. MIDLAND British BRICK South BRICK BRASS Africa BRASS BAND BAND 13. Australian Army Cadet Units 35. TribalHMAS Class Warramunga, Destroyers HMAS (HMAS Bataan) Arunta, 94. 2/7th Field Ambulance 153. MIDLAND BRICK BRASS BAND The Fraser’s Restaurant car park off May Drive is reserved for the 14. 7 14.WING 7 AUST.WING AIRAUST. FORCE AIR FORCECADETS CADETS DRUM DRUMCORPS CORPSSECTIONHMAS C Warramunga, HMAS Bataan) 95. 2/13th95. 2/13th Field Ambulance Field Ambulance 154. South154. SouthAfrican African Assn Assn Service will commence at approximately 11.00am when all Units and 14. 12. 7 WING Australian AUST. Navy AIR Cadets FORCE CADETS DRUM CORPS 36. HMAS RAN Corvette Warramunga, Assn HMAS Bataan) 93. Royal Australian95. Army 2/13th Ord Corps Field Ambulance Police Regiment) 154. South African Assn 15. 13. 7 15.Wing Australian 7 Aust. Wing AirArmy Aust. Force Cadet Air Cadet Force Units Cadet 35.36. Tribal36. RAN Class RANCorvette Destroyers Corvette Assn (HMAS Assn Arunta, 94. 2/7thSECTION Field SECTIONAmbulance H H 153. MIDLAND BRICK155. BRASSGreek155. Greek AustralianBAND Australian Ex-Servicemen’s Ex-Servicemen’s Assn Assn 15. 7SECTION Wing Aust. A Air Force Cadet 37. CHURCHLANDS37. CHURCHLANDS SHS MARCHING SHS MARCHING BAND BAND 96.SECTION AUSTRALIAN H ARMY BAND PERTH 156. Netherlands155. Greek Ex-Servicemen’s Australian Ex-Servicemen’s Assn Assn aged, frail and disabled. Associations are assembled. SECTIONSECTION14. 7 WING A A AUST. AIR FORCE CADETS DRUM CORPS HMAS37. Warramunga, CHURCHLANDS HMAS SHSBataan) MARCHING BAND95. 2/13th96. Field AUSTRALIAN Ambulance96. AUSTRALIAN ARMY BAND ARMY PERTH BAND PERTH154. South African156. Assn Netherlands156. Ex-Servicemen’s Netherlands Ex-Servicemen’s Assn Assn 16. TOWN16. TOWNOF VICTORIA OF VICTORIA BRASS BRASS BAND BAND 38. RAN38. Clearance RAN Clearance Divers Divers 97. Returned97. Returned Sisters Sisters 157. Korean157. Korean Ex-Servicemen Ex-Servicemen 16. 15. TOWN 7 Wing OF Aust. VICTORIA Air Force BRASS Cadet BAND 36. RAN38.39. Corvette RAN Vacant AssnClearance Divers SECTION H 97. Returned Sisters 155. Greek Australian Ex-Servicemen’s157. Korean Assn Ex-Servicemen 17. State17. Presidents’ State Presidents’ of RSL, of Naval RSL, AssocNaval &Assoc RAAF & RAAF37. 39. CHURCHLANDS39. Vacant Vacant SHS MARCHING BAND 98. VADs98. & VADs Australian & Australian Army MedicalArmy Medical Women’s Women’s Service Service 158. Vietnamese158. Vietnamese Ex-Servicemen Ex-Servicemen 17. SECTION State Presidents’ A of RSL, Naval Assoc & RAAF 40. Vietnam40. Vietnam Logistics Logistics Support Support Veterans Veterans Assn Assn96. AUSTRALIAN 98.ARMY VADs BAND &PERTH Australian Army Medical156. Women’s Netherlands Service Ex-Servicemen’s158. Assn Vietnamese Ex-Servicemen Assoc ofAssoc WA of WA 38. RAN40. Clearance Vietnam Divers Logistics Support Veterans Assn 99. Australian99. Australian Women’s Women’s Army ServiceArmy Service (AWAS) (AWAS) SECTIONSECTION N N 16.Assoc18. TOWN WWIof WAOF Banners VICTORIA BRASS BAND 41. HMAS41. HMASBrisbane Brisbane Assn Assn 97. Returned100. RoyalSisters100.99. Australian Royal Australian Australian Nursing Women’s Nursing Corps ArmyCorpsAssn ServiceAssn157. (AWAS) Korean Ex-Servicemen159. CHURCHLANDS159. CHURCHLANDSSECTION SHS MARCHING NSHS MARCHING BAND BAND Dawn Service Bus Shuttle Public Facilities 18. WWI Banners 39. Vacant41. HMAS Brisbane Assn 18. 17.Escorted WWI State EscortedBanners byPresidents’ West by Aust West of RSL, Great Aust Naval LivingGreat Assoc HistoryLiving & RAAF History Assoc Assoc42. HMAS42. HMASAssault Assault Assn Assn 98. VADs101. & Australian Women’s101.100. Women’s Army RoyalRoyal Medical AustralianRoyal Women’sAustralian ArmyNursing Service CorpsArmy Corps Corps 158.Assn Vietnamese 160.Ex-Servicemen Relatives160. Relatives159. of Deceased CHURCHLANDS of Deceased Veterans Veterans SHS MARCHING BAND EscortedAssoc ofby WA West Aust Great Living History Assoc40.43. Vietnam42. Vacant43. HMASLogistics Vacant Assault Support VeteransAssn Assn 99. Australian Women’s101. Women’s Army Service Royal (AWAS) Australian ArmySECTION Corps N 160. Relatives of Deceased Veterans A free shuttle will operate from near the Vietnam Memorial Pavilion 19. Legacy19. LegacyWards Wards 43. Vacant 102. Red102. Cross Red AidesCross Aides 161. Honouring161. Honouring Indigenous Indigenous War Graves War Graves Inc. Inc. Seating for aged, frail and disabled is also available at the front of the 19. 18. Legacy WWI Wards Banners 41.44. HMAS Defensively44. Brisbane Defensively EquippedAssn Equipped Merchant Merchant Ships Ships100. Royal103. Australian Australian102. Nursing Red Women’s CrossCorps Assn AidesLand Army 159. CHURCHLANDS162. SHS WA MARCHING Fire 161.& Rescue Honouring BAND Service Indigenous War Graves Inc. SECTIONSECTION 3 3 44. Defensively Equipped Merchant Ships 103. Australian Women’s Land Army 162. WA Fire & Rescue Service SECTIONVEHICLESEscorted 3 by West Aust Great Living History Assoc 42.45. HMAS Vacant45. Assault Vacant Assn 101. Women’sSECTION Royal103. Australian I Australian Army CorpsWomen’s Land Army160. Relatives of 163.Deceased Police Veterans Rangers162. WA Fire & Rescue Service VEHICLES 45. Vacant SECTION I 163. Police Rangers in the Western Power Parkland on May Drive. The shuttle will run Parade. In addition, there are large areas of open grass available for 20. 19. JeepsVEHICLES20. Legacy Jeeps Wards 43.SECTION VacantSECTION D D 102. Red 104.Cross AUSTRALIAN Aides104.SECTION AUSTRALIAN ARMY I ARMY PIPES PIPES& DRUMS & DRUMS PERTH161. PERTH Honouring Indigenous164. Vacant164. War Vacant 163.Graves Police Inc. Rangers 21.20. Hospital Jeeps Cars 44.46. DefensivelySECTION MIDLAND46. MIDLAND Equipped BRICK D BRICKMerchantBRASS BRASS BAND Ships BAND 105. Royal104. Australian AUSTRALIAN Air Force ARMY Assn PIPES & DRUMS PERTH 165. Guides 164. Vacant SECTION21. Hospital 3 Cars 46. MIDLAND BRICK BRASS BAND 103. Australian Women’s105. Royal Land Australian Army Air Force Assn 162. WA Fire & Rescue 165.Service Guides from 4.45am to 5.45am, returning at the conclusion of the Dawn the public on the Reserve. Toilet facilities will be available on both SECTION21. HospitalSECTIONVEHICLES B Cars B 45. VacantARMY ARMYLEADER LEADER 2007 2007 SECTION106. I WAAAF106.105. WAAAF BranchRoyal Branch Australian Air Force Assn163. Police Rangers166. THE166. BAND THE165. BAND AND Guides BUGLESAND BUGLES OF THE OF RIFLES THE RIFLES 22.SECTION PERTH FORTRESS B SALVATION ARMY BAND 47. Australian47. ARMY Australian Intelligence LEADER Intelligence 2007 Assn (WA) Assn (WA) 107. WRAAF106. Branch WAAAF Branch 167. Royal Green166. Jackets THE BAND Assn AND BUGLES OF THE RIFLES 20.22. Jeeps PERTH FORTRESS SALVATION ARMY BAND SECTION47. D Australian Intelligence Assn (WA) 104. AUSTRALIAN107. ARMY WRAAF PIPES Branch & DRUMS PERTH 164. Vacant 167. Royal Green Jackets Assn Service. sides of Langley Park. 23.22. Naval PERTH23. Assn Naval FORTRESS of Assn Aust of (WA) SALVATION Aust Section (WA) Section ARMYState Executive State BAND Executive46.48. MIDLAND 6th48. Aust 6thBRICK Division Aust BRASS Division Cavalry BAND Cavalry Regiment Regiment Assn (WA) Assn (WA)108. RAAF108.107. NursingRAAF WRAAF Nursing Service Branch Service 167. Royal Green Jackets Assn 23. 21. Naval Hospital Assn Cars of Aust (WA) Section State Executive 48. 6th Aust Division Cavalry Regiment Assn105. Royal (WA) Australian108. Air RAAFForce Assn Nursing Service 165. Guides SECTION B ARMY LEADER 2007 106. WAAAF Branch 166. THE BAND AND BUGLES OF THE RIFLES 22. PERTH FORTRESS SALVATION ARMY BAND 47. Australian Intelligence Assn (WA) 107. WRAAF Branch 167. Royal Green Jackets Assn 23. Naval Assn of Aust (WA) Section State Executive 48. 6th Aust Division Cavalry Regiment Assn (WA) 108. RAAF Nursing Service ANZAC CLUB THE HOME OF THE EX-SERVICES COMMUNITY ANZAC Club is the home base for the Western Australian Ex-Services Community. The Club venue now has an appealing ambiance—having benefited from a major refurbishment. If you haven’t been in to the ANZAC Club recently, you are missing the best value in town for an enjoyable meal in pleasant surroundings – with unbeatable bar prices.

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• ANZAC DAY With ANZAC Day fast approaching we highlight some of the activities at the Club on this special day • Gunfire Breakfast – get ready for the day with a • SUNDOWNER DRINKS – FRIDAY TO 7PM hearty cooked breakfast served with toast and tea or Recently the Club has been opening for coffee for just $10.00 per person Sundowners on Friday afternoons – and this is • Gallipoli Room – table reservations are being proving popular with the office crowd along the accepted for your unit or association post march Terrace who come along for some camaraderie with gathering. Please phone the Club for information best value drinks and “lite bite nibblies” and bookings • OPEN FROM 10AM TO 4PM MONDAY TO FRIDAY • LUNCHEON FROM 12.00PM TO 2.00PM • PHONE: 9287 3714 • The Listening Post April 2007 13 Lest We Forget

Dawn Service (6.00am) Kings Park Kings Park Kiosk Open: 5.00am - 5.40am (closing for the service) Kings Park & Botanic Gardens In recognition of the great sacrifice made Vietnam Memorial to War Memorial: Route 603 The Kiosk, Tea Rooms and Fraser’s Restaurant all open at 6.30am. The annual Dawn Service will be conducted in the State War by the men and women of our armed FREE special shuttle 603 will operate between the Vietnam Memorial Precinct of Fraser Avenue, commencing at 6.00am. forces, all veterans, serving, and returned Memorial to the State War Memorial from 4.45am until the ANZAC Day Gunfire service personnel wearing service uniforms, conclusion of the main service, operating every 5 mins, except Leading up to the Service, a programme of historical material Breakfast (7.00am) campaign ribbons or medals can travel FREE during the Dawn Service. A return service to the Vietnam from the archives of the National War Museum will tell the story Following the Dawn Service in Kings Park and preceding the on ANZAC Day. Just wear your uniform, campaign ribbons or Memorial will operate after the Dawn Service until approximately of Australians at war. A number of big screens have been erected ANZAC Day March through the City a traditional gunfire breakfast medals to access your free travel on all Transperth services. 7.30am. around the Memorial Precinct to show this film and also relay vision will be held in Stirling Garden in St Georges Tce (next door to of the Service itself. ANZAC Day Services – Public transport After the Dawn Service buses will depart for Perth Train Council House) commencing at 7.00am. Station and Murdoch Park ‘n’ Ride/Cockburn Central Station as Trains The conduct of the Dawn Service comprises: Veterans and members of the community are invited to attend and required from 6.45am–7.15am from the car park behind Frasers To ANZAC Day Dawn Services: Restaurant, Kings Park. • The sounding of the Still - 6.00am share the spirit of ANZAC Day. The following special train services will operate: • Laying of Official Wreaths Buses – ANZAC Day March Services Departing Arriving • The Last Post ANZAC Day March (9.20am) Langley Park to ANZAC Day March: Route 602 The March will commence with the Australian Defence Forces Armadale (ALL STOPS) 4.40am 5.19am • Silence Clarkson 4.50am 5.22am FREE special shuttle 602 will operate between Terrace Rd • Reveille stepping off from St Georges Terrace at 9.20am. Hospital vehicles and troop carrying vehicles will follow the ADF. Fremantle 4.55am 5.23am (between Hill St and Bennett St, opposite Langley Park) and the • The Ode Midland 4.55am 5.20am start point of the ANZAC Day March in Barrack Square from At the conclusion of the silent Dawn Service an address will be Veteran Contingents step off at 9.40am from the intersection of 7.30am until approximately 9am. This service will operate via delivered by Wing Commander Anthony Thorpe (Royal Australian Barrack St and St George’s Terrace. The Parade marches east along From Perth: Frequent train services on all lines operating on a Terrace Rd, right Plain St, right Riverside Dr, left into Barrack Air Force). St Georges Terrace to Victoria Avenue and then south to Langley Sunday/Public Holiday timetable. Square. Park. The salute (to the Right) will be taken on St Georges Terrace at Special Access - Seating Buses Langley Park to Hay St & Barrack St: Route 602 the saluting dais in front of the Perth Concert Hall. The Reviewing To ANZAC Day Dawn Services: FREE special shuttle bus 602 will depart Terrace Rd (between Hill For the comfort and assistance of elderly and disabled veterans, seats Officer is the Governor of Western Australia, His Excellency Dr The following special bus services will operate: St and Bennett St, opposite Langley Park), picking up and setting will be placed on the upper level of the Court of Contemplation. Ken Michael AC. down at Red CAT stops 13 and 14 from 12pm until approximately Entry to this area is through the main entrance to the State War Perth Train Station to Kings Park: Route 600. 1pm. This service will operate via Terrace Rd, left Bennett St, left Memorial. ANZAC Day Service (11.00am) FREE special shuttle 600 will operate for the Dawn Service, Adelaide Terrace, right Victoria Ave, left Hay St, right Barrack St, The Parade will enter Langley Park off Victoria Avenue. The Parade connecting with trains arriving at Perth Train Station and right Wellington St, right Hill St, left Terrace Rd. Special Access - Parking will form up on the Esplanade facing east. The ANZAC Day operating to Kings Park via St Georges Tce, stopping Stand T The Fraser’s Restaurant car park off May Drive is reserved for the Service will commence at approximately 11.00am when all Units and (west of Pier St). Services depart between 5.20am–5.30am. Public Holiday Timetable aged, frail and disabled. Associations are assembled. Please note that, other than the special services indicated above, Cockburn Central Station and Murdoch Park ‘n’ Ride to Kings the Transperth system will operate on a Sunday/Public Holiday Park: Route 601. Dawn Service Bus Shuttle Public Facilities timetable. Passengers planning to use buses should check their Route 601 will operate for the Dawn Service from Cockburn timetables as some bus routes have limited morning services on A free shuttle will operate from near the Vietnam Memorial Pavilion Seating for aged, frail and disabled is also available at the front of the Central Station at 4.45am, then travel via Murdoch Park ‘n’ Ride public holidays. Passengers should also be aware that advertised in the Western Power Parkland on May Drive. The shuttle will run Parade. In addition, there are large areas of open grass available for departing at 5am, to Kings Park. Normal Transperth tickets and frequencies are subject to fluctuations due to loading and traffic from 4.45am to 5.45am, returning at the conclusion of the Dawn the public on the Reserve. Toilet facilities will be available on both fare apply. conditions. Service. sides of Langley Park.

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SCO/RNG/0403 14 The Listening Post April 2007 The Music Lingers on Passing away this year was a lady of great talent Eleanor May Brew generally known as Nell, she was the youngest of nine children who grew up in Northam, where she became an accomplished pianist. Music was to become the major love in her life and she attained a high degree in piano. Nell was always in demand to entertain the troops at the Northam Army Base during the World War II. She composed a piece of music called "Farewell To You My ANZAC" and had the copyright registered on the 18 August 1941. Nell taught music at home and at one time she had up to thirty two students. At the end of each year she would always put on a recital which was well attended and enjoyed by students and parents. The Listening Post April 2007 15 The Royal Australian Regiment Association (WA Branch) Long Tan Dental Clinic Fund Raising Project

– Project Report

I am happy to report that the problems associated with costings of the 300 composting toilets which form part of the Long Tan Community Health Aid Project (LTCHAP) have been successfully overcome by the AVVRG Director of Operations – Vietnam, Paul Murphy and the completed toilets were handed over in a ceremony conducted by the Australian Consul General in Ho Chi Minh City, Mal Skelly on the 17th of December, 2006. This has meant that Stage 2 of the LTCHAP should commence very soon and in the last week of February this year, the funds which were raised by our committee for the provision of Dr Margaret Court MBE AO seen here with enthusiastic participants of the schools’ competition. equipment to the Long Tan Dental Clinic were handed over to the Department of Health Vung Tau. It is my understanding that the equipment is now being ordered and a time frame for supply and installation means that the clinic should be operational by mid June. Drug Prevention Valma and I will arrive in Vietnam on 24th of May and intend to be in Vung Tau in mid June for the official hand over of the equipment towards the end of June. – a chance to move forward in Australia BY R.J. (BOB) WOOD PROJECT COORDINATOR Drug Free Australia (DFA) is a not-for-profit peak body that aims is to work with individuals and community organisations to create a greater awareness of how we can prevent illicit drug problems in Australia. “We are honoured to accept an invitation to be at the WA State Congress in June this year”, said Jo Baxter, DFA’s Executive Officer, at a recent meeting with Bill Gaynor and Order now by calling Ian Griffiths. “At the Congress, we will have information available for WHO DARES WINS 1800 098 817 parents, grandparents and anyone who is wanting to do more about drugs in our community. The Special Air Service, the crack 30-DAY MONEY BACK GUARANTEE regiment revered as the ‘eyes and You can also check us out online at www.drugfree.org.au” $78 Should you not be satisfi ed with your Plus Shipping ears’ of the Australian Defence Force, purchase, simply return it to us in a saleable On the website you will also find details about our schools’ & Handling celebrates its 50th anniversary in 2007. condition for a full refund (excluding postage). competition. Fully supported by the Australian The ’Let’s Keep Drug Free competition is supported by SAS itself, this pure silver release our Patron and tennis legend, Dr Margaret Court. Winners off ers collectors of Australian military will receive huge packs of sporting equipment for their commemoratives a magnifi cent schools, and lots more. The idea is to get new and creative tribute with which to celebrate the ideas from our young people, so that we really do have Regiment’s many vital contributions a chance to move forward and beat the drug problem in throughout the world. Australia. The spectacular coloured coin Drug Free Australia also extends a special invitation to all depicts SAS soldiers in action in a RSL members in WA, to DFA’s International Conference in variety of operations. It also portrays Adelaide in April. the famous insignia of the SAS ‘Exposing the Reality – a National and International incorporating the words WHO DARES WINS. Perspective on Illicit Drug Use’, will be held from 27-29 Subject to a strict limited mintage of just April at the Stamford Plaza, Adelaide. Australian legal tender 7,500, each coin is housed in a stylish presentation case and strikingly illustrated

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Are you taking the right steps this year to protect yourself • Those with underlying medical conditions, such as diabetes, of the Influenza Specialist Group (ISG), an independent committee against serious winter respiratory infections? respiratory disease, heart disease, kidney disease and those with a consisting of medical and scientific specialists and patient support weakened immune system. group representatives. If you cannot afford to stay in bed for days, be hospitalised, take time off work, or you are simply too busy to be sick, then you really cannot Other people recommended to have an annual influenza vaccination “Australians need to understand that respiratory infections such as afford to catch influenza or pneumococcal disease this winter. are: influenza and pneumococcal disease are potentially life-threatening, Winter is the time when the rate of serious respiratory illness mounts. • Healthcare providers; particularly for people who have serious underlying medical However, most people assume that the worst that can happen to them conditions,” added Dr Hampson. is catching a cold, which means putting up with a runny nose, sore • Anyone else who wants to decrease the likelihood of becoming ill “It is important that people take adequate steps to safeguard throat or a headache for a little while. What many people, especially with influenza. themselves against developing a respiratory infection, which includes those with underlying medical conditions, do not realise is that there While it is possible to develop a respiratory infection at any time of seeing their doctor for an influenza and pneumococcal vaccination” are far more severe conditions they can contract than a cold. the year, in Australia respiratory infections are more common in the Dr Hampson concludes. While recovery from the common cold is generally without incident, winter months, and this is also when people are more likely to die influenza (commonly known as the ‘flu’) and pneumococcal disease from either infection.6 If you would like more information on influenza or pneumococcal can result in serious illness and even death. In fact, in Australia it Therefore, it is important that people are aware of some simple disease, speak with your doctor or visit www.flu.com.au is estimated that approximately 2,500 Australians die from either measures that they can take to minimise the risk of catching influenza References influenza or pneumonia, each year.1 or pneumococcal disease and reduce the spread of illness. These Influenza is a viral illness, characterised by severe symptoms include: 1. AIHW GRIM Books 2004 (based on pooled data from 1997 including fever, headaches, muscle aches and pains, which can be – 2002) debilitating, and can cause people to be bed-ridden for days and Tips to minimise the risk of catching winter respiratory illnesses not return back to full health for weeks.2 Influenza is contracted by 2. Milton S. Hershey Medical Centre College of Medicine. breathing in droplets of the virus that have been released into the air Influenza (fact sheet). Last updated 31 October 2006. Found at: http://www.hmc.psu.edu/healthinfo/i/influenza.htm by infected people through coughing and sneezing. People can also • Wash your hands regularly and thoroughly • Cover your nose and catch influenza by touching objects where the virus particles have mouth when coughing and sneezing • Keep your hands away from your 3. Better Health Channel. Pneumococcal Disease. 2006. http:// settled, such as door handles. mouth and face • See your doctor for an influenza and pneumococcal www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/bhcv2/bhcarticles.nsf/pages/ Pneumococcal disease is a type of bacteria, commonly known as vaccination Pneumococcal_disease?OpenDocument pneumococcus, which can cause a range of illnesses that affect various parts of the body.3 In adults, pneumococcal disease most 4. Alberta Health and Wellness. Invasive Pneumococcal Disease: commonly presents as pneumonia, an infection of the lungs which Public Health Notifiable Disease Management Guidelines. June can be very serious. Pneumococcal disease can also present as:3,4 Vaccination is the most effective and practical way for people to 2005. Found at: http://www.health.gov.ab.ca/professionals/ ND_Pneumococcal.pdf • Meningitis (inflammation around the brain) protect themselves against influenza and pneumococcal disease. The Federal Government provides free vaccinations against influenza and 5. NHMRC. The Australian Immunisation Handbook 8th Edition: • Septicaemia (blood poisoning) pneumococcal disease to everyone aged 65 or over, and the vaccines 2003. Found at: http://www9.health.gov.au/immhandbook/ are available on the PBS for those under 65 with specific medical pdf/handbook.pdf • Endocarditis (infection of the heart) conditions. Influenza and pneumococcal disease can affect anyone; however “As many people are not entirely aware of how influenza and 6. Australian Institute of Health and Welfare. Seasonality of Death people who are older or who have particular medical conditions are pneumococcal disease can affect them, they do not realise the benefits (Bulletin 3). Australia: 15-Nov-02; ISSN1446-9820; ISBN1- generally more at risk of developing complications as a result of of vaccination. Similarly, many young people assume that being fit 74024-209-2; AIHW Cat. No. AUS-29 contracting either of these illnesses. These include people: and healthy will safeguard them against respiratory infections such as More details on each disease can be found on Page 18. • Aged 65 or over; influenza. This is not necessarily true,” said Dr Alan Hampson, Chair Membership & Youth Committee report ALBANY WIN AGAIN! WA cadets will be joining them at RAAF Base, Pearce, in their stay overnight before they fly out to Borneo the next day. The Air Force winner of the 2006 Cadet Efficiency Trophy was City of Albany 705 Squadron for the second year in a row. On the Wednesday evening, the group will be taken on a Well done Albany. The Perpetual Trophy, commemorative tour of Perth and Kings Park. The Deputy Warden, Phillip plaque and a cheque for $1,000.00 was presented by Mr Skelton AM, will be on hand at the State War Memorial to Graeme Sherriff, Vice President of the State RSL and Mr meet everyone and give a talk on the Memorial and also the Frank Carville from the Defence Credit Union during the May Drive Honour Avenue. They will then attend a reception Australian Air Force Cadets Graduation Parade held at the at ANZAC House where the cadets will be presented with Origin of RAAF Base, Pearce, on Tuesday 23 January 2007. It was travel journals so they should not have any problems giving a most impressive parade. Many proud parents and friends the RSL a written report of the tour. were present to view the parade and presentation of awards. The State Premier, the Honourable Alan Carpenter MLA “The Last Post” The 2007 programme for the National “RSL Spirit of and other Government officials will be joining the Tour on ANZAC” Award has been planned for this year and the 23 April and have been invited to attend the Welcome nominations will be forwarded to each Service in May. Dinner at the English Tea House and there will be an Official The Last Post is one of a number of bugle calls in military tradition, which Dinner at the Sabah Hotel the following evening. The VIP mark the phases of the day. Where “Reveille” signaled the start of a soldier’s The Community Youth & Education Display Unit is still in Government party will attend the Dawn Service and will join day, the “Last Post” signaled its end. the process of having shelving installed for the display of the Tour group for a visit to the Orangutang Rehabilitation It is believed originally to have been part of a more elaborate routine, known in the medals and memorabilia. Bookings will be taken as soon Park then will leave after a Farewell Lunch. as the complete refurbishment has finished. The delay was British Army as “tattoo”, that had its origins in the 17th century. During the evening, a bit longer than the committee anticipated but I am sure I would like to acknowledge two donations recently received a duty officer had to do the rounds of his unit’s position, checking that the sentry members will be very happy with the trailer when they see for the cadet programme. We received $200.00 from the City posts were manned and rounding up the off-duty soldiers and packing them off to the finished result. of Perth RSL Sub-Branch members and $50.00 from the their beds or billets. He would be accompanied by one or more musicians. WRAAC Association WA. Thank you both very much. The The “first post” was sounded when the duty officer started his rounds and, as the RSL relies on sponsors and supporters to keep the RSL Cadet party proceeded from post to post, a drum was played. The drum beats told off-duty CADET OF THE YEAR TOUR of the Year Award a viable programme. soldiers it was time to rest - if the soldiers were billeted in a town, the beats told them There is some progress on the Trailer but it will be awhile it was time to quit the pubs. The final arrangements are in place for the National RSL Cadet before it is ready for display. I will keep you informed. “Tattoo” is a derivation of doe den tap toe, Dutch for “turn off the taps”, a call of the Year Tour and the twelve cadets from interstate and the which is said to have followed the drum beats in many a Dutch pub while English three ADF escort officers and the RSL PR representative will Olga Greig OAM armies were campaigning through Holland and Flanders in the 1690s. (It is also from be arriving in Perth on Wednesday, 18 April 2007. Our three Chairman this routine that American practice of “taps” or “drum taps” originated.) Another bugle call was sounded when the party completed their rounds, when they reached the “last post”: this signaled the night sentries were alert at their posts and gave one last warning to any soldiers still at large, that it was time to retire for the NEW WEBSITE evening. “Last Post” was incorporated into funeral and memorial services as a final farewell and symbolises that the duty of the dead is over and that they can rest in peace. “Lost Medals” THE WORDS TO THE LAST POST The project was started by LTCOL Come home! Come home! The last post is sounding for you to hear. All good soldiers know very well there Glyn Llanwarne who would reunite lost medals of is nothing to fear while they do what is right, and forget veterans back to their families. The project has all the worries they have met in their duties through the year. A soldier cannot always be great, but he can be a grown to be bigger than Ben Hur and thought we gentleman and he can be a right good pal to his comrades in his squad. So all you soldiers listen to this - Deal fair by all would make your members aware of our website: and you’ll never be amiss.

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The Governor General will officiate and has In partnership with the official organisers of the APPEAL FOR AMUSING ARTICLES Stories based on exploits of FROM MEMBERS the 2/43rd Battalion expressed a wish to meet many people. We will London event www.falklands25.com, they have be mailing approximately 500 invitations to our created a free online tool where any current or I’m a 73 year old ex-serviceman compiling my third modest I thought I’d let you know that a series of short donors and supporters next week as well as a ex-service personnel can arrange to meet. book ‘Boots & Bullsh*t!’ A compilation of funny stories, stories of mine are being published in a free general invitation to the public at large via press amusing experiences, jokes, tales, poems, anecdotes and online magazine at www.thecheers.org based on and radio. It is our specific wish to contact all Dominic Hayhoe, Managing Director of Forces precious moments of life in, and associated with, all branches the exploits of the 2/43rd Battalion. They are a RSL sub-branches in the State and feel that Reunited said “As we are the first choice online of HM Armed Forces. this may be best done via your network. We destination for ex-service men and women, fictional account based on where the battalion May I please be permitted to make an appeal for articles from wish to invite all members to attend this unique we felt that creating somewhere for former served and some of the battles. your members? Example stories of my first two publications occasion. colleagues and friends to arrange a meeting was I thought some of your members might be ‘Rank Humour’ and ‘Stand Easy’ can be seen on my website Terry Taylor (Treasurer) essential. It is a privilege to be working with detailed below. interested. the organisers of the National Commemorative All articles published will be credited with the persons name, Regards, Reece Pocock Event, and we are pleased to offer the meeting’s rank, number and unit or abbreviated address. All proceeds organiser service to anyone wishing to meet at [email protected] are shared by The Royal Leicestershire Regiment ‘Royal Forces Reunited Helps the event in London.” Falklands Veterans Tigers’ Association and the Leicestershire & Rutland Royal AW POTTS Kokoda track Forces Reunited was set up in 2001 and caters for British Legion County Pipe Band. Memorial Inc Trowbridge - April 2007. Forces Reunited, veterans of any age, offering many services far Clifford NewtonThe Bishop Tozers Chapel, the website for reuniting ex-service personnel beyond reuniting ex-service men and women. Middlemarsh Rd; Burgh-le-Marsh, Skegness, The much anticipated unveiling and dedication at http://www.forcesreunited.org.uk is helping Lincolnshire, England, PE24 5AD. of the AW Potts Kokoda Track Memorial veterans to meet up at the Falklands 25th For more information, or to use the service, www.oldsweat.co.uk th 2007 will take place at Kojonup on May 6 National Commemorative Event in London on go to www.forcesreunited.org.uk, or www. HAROLD GILL (Sunday) at 2pm. the 17th June 2007. falklands25.com. This is a big ask!! I’m trying to find where my mother’s uncle is buried. His name was Harold Gill and he was born in Manchester England round about the turn of the century. After enlisting for WW1 at the age of 15yrs and surviving Poetry the trenches he came to Oz at the age of 17yrs and only ever returned to the UK once when his mother was dying. He never married and as far as I know has no family in The Soldier squared his shoulders and said, I know I don't deserve a place, Australia. All I know is that in his later years he lived in RSL "No, my Lord, I ain't. Among the people here. accommodation in the Perth area and when he died in the 80’s Because those of us who carry guns, They never wanted me around, The Final Can't always be a saint. Except to calm their fears. was buried in an RSL cemetery. I live in NZ and my mother now lives close by. My father and I've had to work most Sundays, If you've a place for me here, Lord, her are planning a trip to Oz in the near future and I know Inspection And at times my talk was tough. It needn't be so grand. she would very much like to visit his grave. The info is thin And sometimes I've been violent, I never expected or had too much, but can you help. Because the world is awfully rough. But if you don't, I'll understand. Best regards, Steve Lobb [email protected] The Soldier stood and faced his God, But, I never took a dollar, There was a silence all around the throne, Which must always come to pass. That wasn't mine to keep... Where the saints had often trod. JACK VENNER He hoped his shoes were shining, Though I worked a lot of overtime, As the Soldier waited quietly, I am trying to find any information about my dad, Jack (Jock) Just as brightly as his brass. When the bills got just too steep. For the judgment of his God. Venner. His badge no is D2057. His badge appears to be from 1966-1971 according to the badge picture on the “History of "Step forward now, you Soldier, And I never passed a cry for help, "Step forward now, you Soldier, the RSL Badge” web page. How shall I deal with you? Though at times I shook with fear. You've borne your burdens well. Have you always turned the other cheek? And sometimes, God, forgive me, Walk peacefully on Heaven's streets, Clive Stewart To My Church have you been true?" I've wept unmanly tears. You've done your time in Hell." [email protected] Sgt ALAN BERRY Sgt Alan Berry (dcd) WX 2074 2/32 Btn 9th Division. I am wishing to contact relatives of Alan particularly his daughter Marilyn who posted a message on the internet in 2002 seeking Crawling through the grass His ears begin ringing the other two POW’s who escaped with Alan from an Italian Sleeping on the dirt The noise is unbearable Reunion POW camp. Sgt Ernie Brough is the only naturally surviving Struggling to hold on Screams sound in his ears member of the party and remembers the escapade well. To hold in the hurt Sounds of death are terrible According to the post Marilyn wishes to know more about her HMAS Quiberon father as he did not talk about it much. Ernie has a great memory and wishes to contact the family. Any info please contact The wound it weeps Pushing on metre by metre A reunion is planned for all ex-crew members of HMAS Ken Robinson Ph 03 5248 2349 Clothes stick to the blood Safety of camp is so near Quiberon 16-18 October 2007 in Caloundra. Email: [email protected] The rain starts to fall He cries out with his hoarse throat Tony Daniel - 07.3410.0890 7 Lymington Crt., ST ALBANS PARK 3219 Vic He lies in the mud Still camp is too far to hear HMAS Voyager

His family at home, Desperately he pushes on Arrangements are being made to hold a HMAS Voyager all crews reunion in Ballina February 2009. Expressions They sit and they wait To evade his ill-looking fate of interest to Bernard (Dutchy) Verwayen PO Box 6119 When will he be back? A friendly vehicle passes metres Mooloolah Qld 4553 Their man is late. away Tel:-07-54947850 He raises his hand but now it is too Email:- [email protected] In fear they wonder, late “Is he safe, will he return? Ever Serve on HMAS Hobart? Will he live his life? An enemy soldier stares down on All ex crew members of HMAS Hobart from WW11 Or at war his body burn?” his face thru to 2001 are invited to the “Hobart REUNION” to In his eyes, no sympathy or care be held in Mildura Vic from 8th - 12th November 2007. He struggles to his feet The cold-blooded soldier removes Full details of the events can be found at the Hobart The rain pouring down his cold rifle website at www.hmashobartasswa.com/reunion.html Trying to keep going His enemy still watching, his eyes Paul McDermott 0350 245936 or Hope begins to drown. start to glare Tug 0429964842 or by email [email protected] You never know Many thanks for your help. Another hundred metres He knows this is so close to the end Allan Wilson JP who it might help That’s all that is left As the barrel points at his forehead HMAS Anzac Bring new hope to those with cancer Another hundred metres by making a gift in your will. He desperately pleads for his life HMAS ANZAC / Tobruk Assoc will be holding a To keep himself from death But the trigger is pulled, a bullet Bequests to The Cancer Council WA Reunion at Caloundra RSL Sunshine Coast Queensland help fund life saving research lodged in his head from 18th-21st October 2007 For all details regarding Time ticks by slowly applications and new member’s forms and programme that will ultimately help us His cold turns to pain So now his life ebbs away of events contact : defeat cancer. Another ten metres gone His body cold and pale Mr Graham Bermingham Secretary For confidential information about As he trudges through the rain Now this story is written 6/90 Mt Pleasant Rd making a bequest To recall brave Dave’s sad tale Nunawading Vic 3930 to The Cancer Council WA Barbed wire blocks the way Phone 0398776715 please call Suzanne Cavanagh on His energy nearly gone His story is told now Email: [email protected] (08) 9212 4333 Yet he finds some last strength Of how he fought on so brave Army Posties (Vietnam) And still keeps going on He fought for his family and their I am hoping to get a reunion of Australian Army liberty His clothes rip on the wire Posties in Townsville in Nov this year. So if you were Towards the light drifts the spirit of a Posty in Vietnam, or from 1970-1996 please contact His skin tears on the fence Dave. me. Names I have to date are Miffling, Fysh, Terrell, Roaring gunfire starts again Jones, Shoenberger, Rigby, Ashlin, Kekewick, Lehmann, 46 Ventnor Avenue, West Perth WA 6005 Latimer and many more. Tel (08) 9212 4333 As Dave dives to a trench Brad Goddard T9A Ballad Fax (08) 9212 4334 Interested? Contact Peter Terrell 08-95933172 e-mail: [email protected] or [email protected]. www.cancerwa.asn.au 18 The Listening Post April 2007 Influenza – Background

People often confuse the common severe outbreaks every 2-3 years. An weakened immune system; improvement among those aged under 2. Milton S. Hershey Medical Centre cold with influenza. However, Australian study from the early 1990s 65 with underlying medical conditions College of Medicine. Found • Healthcare providers; “colds” are usually less severe and estimated that influenza was annually as they are at increased risk of serious at: http://www.hmc.psu.edu/ rarely cause serious illness.1 responsible for:3 • Anyone else who wants to decrease disease as well as complications from healthinfo/i/influenza.htm the likelihood of becoming ill with influenza - only 42% of this group On the other hand, influenza is a • 1.5 million days off work 3. Mills J, Yapp T. An economic evaluation influenza. received their influenza vaccine in potentially debilitating viral illness • A total economic cost of about 2004.7 of three CSIRO manufacturing research which affects the whole body, with Many healthy Australians can’t afford $600 million – a cost which could be projects. 1996; Australia: CSIRO symptoms including fever, headaches, to get influenza, such as those who are Unfortunately, many people who should expected to have increased since muscle aches and pains.1 People can self-employed, single parents, carers be vaccinated avoid doing so, because 4. Tillett HE, Smith JW, Gooch CD. 1983. Excess deaths attributable to take several weeks to fully recover Who’s at risk or people who can’t afford to take any they believe being fit and healthy will from influenza;2 while for a small time off work. protect them against influenza – this is influenza in England and Wales: age percentage of the population it can lead Influenza isn’t just a problem for the not necessarily the case. at death and certified cause. Int. to hospitalisation, or even death. elderly – up to 18 per cent4 of all excess Avoiding influenza J.Epidemiol. 12:344-352 deaths attributable to influenza are in When to get vaccinated Influenza is caused by a virus which Vaccination is the single most effective5,6 5. NHMRC. The Australian Immunisation people under 65 years of age. It also is spread when infected people cough and practical way for people to protect For most regions of Australia influenza Handbook 8th Edition: 2003. Found potentially has serious consequences or sneeze into the air, transmitting themselves against influenza. vaccination is best carried out before at: http://www9.health.gov.au/ for people with underlying medical droplets which are breathed in by other May, when serious outbreaks begin to immhandbook/pdf/handbook.pdf conditions. While no vaccine is 100% effective, the people. It can also be transmitted via occur. While it is possible to contract influenza vaccine protects the majority 6. U.S Food and Drug Administration. objects (e.g. door handles) on which The National Health and Medical influenza at any time of the year, of those vaccinated against developing Found at: http://www.fda.gov/ virus particles have settled. Research Council (NHMRC) the majority of people will become the infection and hence the severe fdac/features/2006/506_influenza. recommends influenza vaccination for infected between July-September. A new vaccine is made every year to consequences of infection. Studies have a number of groups, including:5 html Last reviewed Sept - Oct 2006 ensure the best possible protection. shown it significantly reduces the cases In the far north of Australia influenza The vaccine protects people against • People aged 65 or over (although of influenza-like illness, hospitalisation outbreaks can occur early in the year 7. Vu T et al. A meta-analysis of three strains of influenza which the these people receive influenza and deaths due to pneumonia and and vaccination should be practiced as effectiveness of influenza vaccine World Health Organization identifies vaccination as part of the influenza, and the total deaths occurring early as possible. in persons aged 65 years and over as the most likely to cause outbreaks Commonwealth’s Influenza for Older during an influenza season.7 living in the community. Vaccine for that season. Australians Program); References: 2002; 20: 1831-1836 Australia has been very successful in 8. Australian Institute of Health and The impact on Australia • People with underlying chronic vaccinating people 65 years and over 1. My Dr. Colds: Commonsense not medical conditions, such as diabetes, against influenza, with 79.1%8 of antibiotics. 2006. Found at: http:// Welfare. 2004 influenza vaccine survey: In Australia, significant levels of respiratory disease, heart disease, this age group becoming vaccinated www.mydr.com.au/default. summary results. March 2005: PHE influenza occur most years with more kidney disease and those with a in 2004. However, there is room for asp?article=3979 56 Pneumococcal Disease – Background

Pneumococcal disease is a serious illness that accounts for • Chronic heart disease – such as ischemic heart disease, angina or disease, are unprotected.9 many deaths worldwide. It affects most severely the very young those who have suffered a heart attack Other people may require a different schedule for their revaccination6 and the elderly, and most frequently occurs in those aged 65 • Chronic lung disease – such as asthma or Chronic Obstructive and should ask their doctor for more information. years or over.1 Pulmonary Disease (COPD) It is estimated that approximately a million Australians10 are due for Pneumococcal disease is caused by a type of bacteria, known as • Diabetes mellitus a vaccination against pneumococcal disease. People who don’t recall pneumococcus, which can cause a range of illnesses that affect various receiving a pneumococcal vaccination within the past five years should parts of the body.1 The bacteria often live harmlessly in the throat of • Chronic kidney disease healthy people and are passed from person-to-person via droplets when speak to their doctor. • Cirrhosis of the liver coughing and sneezing, kissing, or indirectly via contaminated items.2 • Brain fluid leak, after brain or spinal cord injury, or surgery Pneumococcal disease can be either invasive or non-invasive. Invasive pneumococcal disease (IPD) is generally the more severe form of the People with a history of tobacco smoking are also susceptible to IPD. References 3 disease. IPD can present as: 1. Better Health Channel. Pneumococcal Disease. 2006. http:// Avoiding pneumococcal disease • Pneumonia (infection of the lungs) www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/bhcv2/bhcarticles.nsf/pages/ Vaccination is the most effective7 and practical way for people to Pneumococcal_disease?OpenDocument • Meningitis (inflammation around the brain) protect themselves against pneumococcal disease. 2. NSW Health. Pneumococcal Disease Information. 2002. http://www. • Septicaemia (blood poisoning) The most effective way to protect against pneumococcal disease is by health.nsw.gov.au/public-health/cdscu/facts/pdf/pneumococcal. • Endocarditis (infection within the heart, affecting the heart valves) having a pneumococcal vaccination.7 pdf In adults, pneumococcal disease most commonly presents as pneumonia, A pneumococcal vaccine suitable for adults has been made available 3. Alberta Health and Wellness. Invasive Pneumococcal Disease: 4 an infection of the lungs which can be very serious. FREE for all people aged 65 years or over, as part of the Commonwealth Public Health Notifiable Disease Management Guidelines. June Government’s ‘Pneumococcal Vaccination Program for Older 2005. Found at: http://www.health.gov.ab.ca/professionals/ND_ The impact on Australia Australians’, which began on 1 January 2005.8 It is anticipated that Pneumococcal.pdf 5 On average, each year nearly 2,400 Australians die from pneumonia (of this Commonwealth Government vaccination program will prevent 4. Washington State Department of Health. Vaccine Preventable which pneumococcal infection6 is a leading cause); and approximately hundreds of cases of pneumococcal disease, helping to save lives and Diseases (fact sheet). Updated July 2006. Found at: http://www. 5 93% of all deaths related to pneumonia occur in patients aged 65 years reduce the number of older Australians requiring hospitalisation due doh.wa.gov/CFH/Immunize/vaccineprevent.htm or over. to pneumonia. 5. AIHW GRIM Books 2004 (based on pooled data from 1997 Who’s at risk Pneumococcal vaccination is also available on the PBS for people under – 2002) the age of 65 with specific medical conditions; this costs $30.70 for the Pneumococcal disease most severely affects the very young and the general population, or $4.90 for concession card holders. 6. National Health and Medical Research Council. The Australian elderly, with more deaths occurring in the 65 years or over age group.1 Immunisation Handbook 8th Edition (online). 2003. http://www9. The pneumococcal vaccine stimulates the body’s immune system to The risk of IPD is highest in certain people who have a weakened health.gov.au/immhandbook/pdf/handbook.pdf produce its own protection against pneumococcal infection. After immune system and cannot mount an adequate response to the 7. World Health Organization. Overcoming Antimicrobial Resistance.. pneumococcus, such as people: vaccination the body produces disease-fighting antibodies which can neutralise (“fight off ”) pneumococcal bacteria. The vaccine itself [Chapter 5 – Call to Action: A Massive Effort to Provide Proper • Who have no spleen or a spleen that does not function properly, CANNOT cause pneumococcal disease because it does not contain live Treatment]. 2000. Found at: http://www.who.int/infectious- including sickle cell disease pneumococcal bacteria. disease-report/2000/ch5.htm • Who have undergone organ transplantation When to get vaccinated 8. Immunise Australia Program. National Pneumococcal Vaccination • With HIV infection Program for Older Australians. Fact Sheet. January 2006 (online). The vaccine may be given at any time of the year. Unlike the influenza Found at: http://www.immunise.health.gov.au/internet/immunise/ • With certain cancers vaccine, you don’t need annual revaccinations with the pneumococcal publishing.nsf/Content/pneuv-older-fspub vaccine.8 However, for non-indigenous people aged 65 or over, one • With certain kidney disease 9. Newspoll. Pneumonia and Pneumococcal Study. April 2006. single revaccination is recommended after five years to ensure continued • Who have leakage of fluid from around the brain and spinal cord [Telephone omnibus research among a representative sample of protection against pneumococcal disease.6 . A 2006 national survey of 237 adults aged 65 years and over nationally] In addition, people with underlying medical conditions are at increased people aged 65 or over found that over one in three of this group, risk of IPD, including those with:6 identified as being at risk of serious consequences from pneumococcal 10. CSL Biotherapies. Data on file. 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Courage, Endurance Bibliography www.anzachouse.com www.harrymiller.com.au www.greatwar.nl www.en.wikiipedia.org www.quotationspage.com www.servingthenation.info www.army.gov.au Mateship & Sacrifice www.aussieslang.com www.dictionary.com www.anzacs.org (Endnotes) 9 “Consider what values and characteristics ENDURANCE Australian mateship”. 1 Army Ethos, www.army.gov.au, 9/11/06 demonstrated by the ANZACs at Gallipoli 2 Wayne, John, www.quotationspage.com, 10/11/06 and later reinforced at the Western Front, At Gallipoli, the ANZACs and the Turks dug SACRIFICE 3 Digger, www.aussieslang.com, 10/11/06 continue to influence Australians today” many miles of trenches along the beaches. 4 Luther King Jr., Martin, www.quotationspage.com, With the Turkish to the front and the seas At Gallipoli, Australian and New Zealand 10/11/06 NEARLY 90 years after those gallant Australian trapping them at the rear, the Australians dug soldiers paid the ultimate price in defending their 5 Definition, www.dictionary.com, 13/11/06 and New Zealand men forged what was to in and defended their trenches without rest, countries as shown by the following examples 6 Liddell Hart, B. H., www.smh.com.au, 15/11/06 become the ANZAC legend with their blood giving rise to the term “Digger” (so named for of epitaphs found on the headstones of our war 7 Mining information, www.harrymiller.com.au, 15/11/06 and their lives, that bravery and sacrifice is still dead. Australia suffered 7594 killed and 18,500 8 Clarke, Arthur C., www.quotationspage.com, 16/11/06 their tenacity in “digging in”, both literally and 9 Mining information, www.harrymiller.com.au, 15/11/06 revered as a standard we hold high. emotionally). 3 wounded and missing whilst New Zealand lost 2431 lives and 5250 wounded and missing. 10 10 www.harrymiller.com.au, 15/11/06 Today, the Australian Army still views those If sniper fire didn’t kill or injure you, then 11 Epitaphs, www.anzacs.org, 14/11/06 Burton – Only a boy but died as a man for brave deeds by our diggers as a benchmark of gangrene, typhus and no fresh food or water liberty and freedom (age 18) excellence and what it means to be an Australian probably would. Gallipoli gave new meaning soldier. to the term endurance. This hellish situation Andrews – Greater love hath no man than this The ethos of the Army is that of the soldier dragged on for eight long months and cost 7,594 that he lay down his life for his friends (age 21) Australian lives alone before the decision was serving the nation: mentally and physically Adams – A bright young life sacrificed on the finally made at the end of 1915 to abandon the tough, and with the courage to win. We fight as altar of duty (age 18) 11 part of a team and are inspired by the ANZAC beach heads. Even today, Australians are still willing to put tradition of fairness and loyalty to our mates. We “The ultimate measure of a man is not where their own lives on the line to save someone else’s. are respected for our professionalism, integrity, he stands in moments of comfort, but where he 1 Australian Bravery Awards are given to those esprit de corps and initiative. stands at times of challenge and controversy” 4 men and women who, when faced with real Not limited to WW1 and the trenches of Stuart Diver is another example of an Australian danger and only instants to react, have responded Gallipoli, Australians consistently earn the who simply refused to give in and let death take without a thought to their own safety. Some have respect of their allies and compatriots through him, choosing instead to endure and survive. paid for this heroism with their lives. deeds and actions that typify our Australian In 1997, after being buried alive for 65 hours The ANZAC spirit lives on in all of us, fighting spirit - bold and ferocious in battle but in freezing rubble and debris when a landslide undiminished by the passing years. It seems that unwilling to bow to military discipline. To be an hit two alpine lodges in Thredbo and killed 18 ANZAC is to hold firm in battle, to die with a every true Australian is still an ambassador for people, Stuart Diver was rescued by emergency the spirit of the ANZACS. smile and yet never to succumb to authority. workers. He was the only survivor. Chiseled into the memorial at the village of Essay by Student Tyler McPhedran, Isurava where Australians were recognised for MATESHIP Rosebud Secondary College, their participation in defensive action fought on Victoria Definition of mateship: Australian. A mode of the Kokoda Trail are four words: conduct among Australian men that stresses Courage Endurance Mateship Sacrifice equality, friendship, and solidarity. 5 These four words exemplify the legend and ethos The military historian B. H. Liddell Hart wrote that became the ANZACs and still continues to in 1933 that the war on the Western Front was exist in the generations of Australians that waged not by individuals but by “bands of followed. men who, if the spirit were right, lived in such intimacy that they became part of one another.” COURAGE 6 Throughout Australia’s history our men and The survival of two Tasmanian gold miners, woman have earned themselves a rightful place Todd Russell and Brant Webb, who were trapped in halls of the brave and valiant. Unlike many nearly a kilometer underground for 14 days was of our allies, Australia did not conscript their not only an inspiring story of beating the odds soldiers to fight in World War 1 – there was but more so a tale of two men forging such a no need to force them to risk their lives - all bond of friendship and mateship that death will Australian diggers went willingly as volunteers. be all that can break it. Men as young as 16 and 4 months (such as Alec Eerily coincidental, the accident occurred Campbell; the last Anzac) earned themselves on ANZAC Day 2006 after a 2.1 magnitude a reputation for their extraordinary bravery earthquake caused the collapse of underground and courage under some of the most extreme rocks and trapped the two men in a tiny safety conditions. Diggers were often used by the cage and killed their workmate, Larry Knight. British forces as the ‘first wave of assault’, The discovery of the two men having survived resulting in huge casualties. The Turkish men the initial cave-in and the ensuing nine-day had the land fiercely guarded and were killing the rescue captured the hearts and imagination Anzacs and British troops in the thousands. of the nation and has been described as “an inspiring example of Australian mateship”. 7 “Courage is being scared to death – but saddling up anyway” 2 “The only way of finding the limits of the possible is by going beyond them into the Courage does not necessarily belong only to impossible” 8 the strongest of men fighting in the worst conditions imaginable – sometimes it can be Unbearably cramped and having to work together found in the smallest of girls. as a team (they had to take turns to stretch their limbs and to sleep), the men had to emotionally As a 3 year old Sophie Joy Delezio was one of support each other and try to never lose hope two girls who were trapped under a car that of being rescued. They survived the first week crashed into their childcare centre, suffering sharing a cereal bar and by licking water from the traumatic injuries. After enduring months and surrounding rocks. months of slow recovery, Sophie had the ill fortune to be struck down by a car a second The diligence, camaraderie and single-mindedness time. Her positive outlook on life in the face of the efforts that characterised the rescue of injuries that would leave most of us broken attempt were saluted by the Australian Prime has endeared her to a nation and earned her a Minister, Mr John Howard. Local Tasmanian place as one of Australia’s true heroes and role newspaper, The Mercury, reported the Prime models. Minister had hailed the saga as “an example of 20 The Listening Post April 2007

Margot Harness The Bush Wireless Former Senior Advocate

In this issue, I’d like to address our “Younger concerns are. If you are a current serving ADF are unacceptable and sometimes inexcusable in defence-caused) continue to be processed and Veterans” and currently serving Defence member, or have post-service in one of the areas our view). decided locally: in the DVA offices of the state Forces personnel, to reassure them all mentioned above, and you are dissatisfied or in which the applicant is living – and the time- EXAMPLE – Regarding “Permanent Incapacity that the RSL is mindful about many of worried about compensation issues – PLEASE frames (certainly in WA) are comparable with and Unable to Work” issues the compensation issues of concern to articulate your concerns for us. The RSL does claims under the VEA (ie: usually 3-5 months). them. This column is directed solely to our care! But we need you to tell us what you want Decisions to grant a Totally and Permanently “Younger Veterans”. and what your hopes and expectations are. Disabled rate (paid as a fortnightly pension REQUESTING A “BRIEFING” for the rest of that veteran’s life), under the The RSL realizes that it isn’t easy to be a soldier, AT FIRST-HAND sailor or airman in today’s ADF. All three services BRIEF BACKGROUND VEA, are/were usually processed and decided within 3 - 5 months – quite often quicker; and As outlined in my top section of this article, with have steadily cut back their numbers over the past Until 30 June, 2004, any serviceman or woman determined here in WA. Under the new Act, no more than a handful of younger veterans or 10+ years; jobs and postings (in such fields as who was deemed to have been allotted for fortnightly pension may be payable, at a rate current serving members in our organization, we housing, catering, stores etc) have been culled operational duty in a designated “war-zone” was the same as under the present system – but will need more specific information from the “grass- and “out-sourced” instead to private contractors. covered by the Veterans’ Entitlements Act (1986) be “off-set” against any other Commonwealth roots” level, if we are to try and address your At the same time, Australia’s commitments to – (the VEA), if he/she acquired a disability or monies the person is receiving (eg: ComSuper concerns more effectively. We need to know a variety of small, but demanding overseas injury during that deployment. deployments in trouble-spots (Iraq, Afghanistan, A and B class pensions, if the person had been more precisely the post-service shortcomings Solomon Islands, East Timor, Bougainville etc) From 1 July, 2004, however, a new Act came medically discharged from the ADF). Now, the of “the system” and WHY so many younger has led to personnel at the “sharp”/operational into force: the Military, Rehabilitation and person chooses to elect a “Special Rate Disability veterans and personnel are so dissatisfied. Compensation Act (2004) – known as “MRCA”. Pension” (SRDP) for life; OR a one-off “Lump end, rotating through multiple postings. Those For this purpose, the WA Vet Affairs Committee From the time this latter Act was mooted, Sum” payment (calculated on the assumption that of us in the RSL, involved in the welfare and intends to focus on this aspect over the next the Veterans’ Affairs Committee of the WA a person would have retired from work at the age compensation issues that usually go hand-in- couple of months in two ways: hand with these operational deployments, are State Branch of the RSL expressed misgivings. of 65 years anyway). They have a third option: growing increasingly disquieted by some of the A handful of dedicated volunteer advocates to continue to remain on ongoing incapacity 1. Invite you to set out your particular concern, in writing, and submit it to us – either by feed-back we are getting from current serving thoroughly examined the Draft of the new payments to the age of 65 years. Bear in mind proposed legislation, and challenged numerous that lump sums would have been paid with each directing it to the Chairman of the Vet Affairs members and/or younger veterans who have Committee, or me (as I am on that Committee sections of it (through the National RSL body). acceptance of a disability as well. returned from overseas areas of conflict. too) through ANZAC House; and/or Some of these objections were heeded, resulting The Decision as to what, how much and when is We can well understand the fatigue and emotional in a number of more favourable amendments. 2. Hold a “round-table” forum at ANZAC the exclusive domain of the DVA’s Queensland toll that successive deployments in conflicted By-and-large, however, the RSL workers involved House, to enable you to appear before the office only, to negotiate with the ex-member (they areas place on an individual. We realize that were dismayed and disappointed that the new VA Committee, and personally explain your no longer use the term “veteran”). Variables such concerns. today’s world is one of military (and terrorist) Act was and is, generally less beneficial that volatility and unpredictability that demands high as a person’s rank, pay scale he/she was on at the its predecessor. (NOTE: I say “generally” – Let me emphasise this: whatever you submit levels of commitment from a highly-trained time of the accident are factored in – which was because in a few cases, where a service-person – whether it be in person, or in writing - be professional ADF “at-the-coal-face” – and it never the case under the VEA. Anyone deemed is accidentally killed whilst on duty, for instance assured that it will be treated IN STRICT must be pretty stressful. unable to continue in his/her job must undergo – the benefits for widows are more generous than CONFIDENCE. You can remain anonymous, compulsory rehabilitation for an alternative job, It is not enough however, for us to merely under the VEA. On the other hand, in instances if you prefer. Do, however, please be explicit in before SRDP will even be considered; and this, surmise what it is like for you. For the RSL where a person is deemed to be significantly setting out your personal grievance. alone, can delay these Decisions by months. State Veterans’ Affairs Committee (VAC) to be disabled and unable to work – final decisions on Once the VAC has more of these details, we will able to devise where and how we might be able the permanency of that service-person’s serious NON-financial Decisions under the MRCA try our best to help and support you. to help you in a practical way, we want and need disability (ie: key major Financial Decisions) are however (ie: claims to have injuries, diseases to know, more specifically, what your issues and taking well over a year to be decided: delays which or other health disabilities accepted as war or ‘Til next issue, keep on keeping on. Role of Vietnam veterans honoured as counselling service changes its Black Swan Theatre Company name A tribute to Vietnam veterans for the role they played in it more inclusive of the broader veteran community.” establishing a counselling service for veterans and their Western Australia’s Flagship Theatre Company continues bringing you families was held recently at the Adelaide office of the recently Mr Billson said the new name was chosen following consultation exciting and diverse theatre from Australia and around the world. renamed VVCS – Vietnam and Veterans Families Counselling with the veteran community and other stakeholders, who Service. supported efforts to ensure the name better reflected the COMING SOON wider veteran and defence communities the VVCS served. The Minister for Veterans’ Affairs, Bruce Billson, said Vietnam The Crucible—Arthur Miller’s masterpiece; an all-star WA cast perform this classic veterans’ commitment to looking out for each other saw them “It is important, however, that the role of Vietnam veterans tale of witchcraft and intrigue at the Playhouse from May 19. successfully lobby the Australian Government for counselling in establishing the VVCS is not forgotten,” Mr Billson said. and support services, leading to the formation of the Vietnam “To this end, we will be using the phrase A service founded The Messiah—Max Gillies stars in this tongue-in-cheek retelling of the Greatest Veterans Counselling Service. The first VVCS office opened by Vietnam veterans in association with the new name of the Story Ever Told. Think The Goons, Monty Python and The Young Ones, this rib- in Adelaide in 1982. service wherever possible to demonstrate our appreciation of tickling comedy will brighten up your winter nights in July. Presented as part of the their contribution. 2007 City of Perth Winter Arts Festival. “Now, some 25 years after that service was established, the Vietnam veteran community has supported moves to “The acronym VVCS will also remain to recognise the strong Life X 3 — Fresh from her success with the WA Opera production The Love Of change the name to VVCS – Veterans and Veterans Families heritage of the service and the affection clients have for the The Nightingale, Lindy Hume directs Yasmina Reza’s clever and witty Life X 3... Counselling Service to better reflect the breadth of clients the VVCS as it reaches out to more recent veterans and their three times the drama, three times the laughs, three times the fun! Service now supports,” Mr Billson said. families.” Book your tickets now! Call bocs ticketing on 9484 1133 or go to www. “Today, VVCS provides Australia-wide support and services Mr Billson unveiled a plaque at the Adelaide VVCS office that bocsticketing.com.au to veterans of all conflicts and peace operations, wives, acknowledges the role of the Vietnam veterans in establishing the service. Similar plaques will be displayed at all VVCS Subscribe to bstc and get four plays at even cheaper prices! Call us today on 6389 widows, partners, sons and daughters, as well as eligible ADF offices throughout Australia to ensure that the VVCS serves 0311 or Subscribe online at www.bstc.com.au personnel. as a legacy to the mateship, traditions and mutual support “However, there was evidence that many ADF members and demonstrated by the Vietnam veteran community. veterans of more recent conflicts considered that the VVCS All media inquiries to: was available only to Vietnam veterans due to its name. The Minister opened the VVCS National Conference and Karen Herrmann. Marketing Manager attended a dinner to commemorate the contribution of Tel: (08) 6389 0311 “The said it was for ‘Vietnam veterans’, but it didn’t say it was Vietnam veterans in establishing the VVCS and their support Mob: 0413 159 987 for other veterans,” Mr Billson said. “The new name builds of the name change in this, the 25th year of operations of E: [email protected] on the credibility and recognition of the VVCS while making the VVCS. The Listening Post April 2007 21 LAST POST New Members They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old. Age shall not weary them nor the years condemn. At the going down of the sun, and in the morning, We will remember them. Lest We Forget. The State President and members of The deaths of the following RSL Members (WA Branch) were recorded at ANZAC House. the State Executive extend a welcome NAVY LE Minh 521/600202 LOFTHOUSE R.H. WX5305 LOVELL Glen 31075 LUCAS George WX32200 PERCY ROBERT 0916 to new members, re-enlistments and LUGG Royden 406786 SIZ J.J. F4881 MASOTTO Alfred W42394 SMETHURST JOHN F4719 transferees to the League in WA. MORFIT C.W.J. WX16202 ARMY MORGAN Frederick WX32799 Their names are listed by sub-branch. ALLEN Albert NX130198 MORRIS Edward 80433 ASHMAN Howard WX26702 MULLEN Bernard 23659642 BANKS John 23926125 PRYCE S.M. WX27156 BANKS Robin 83336 ALBANY YOUNG Richard Army NEDLANDS READ R.J. WX5346 BICKELL John 16246 ROSS C.C. VX45493 BULLARD Leslie RAN GRIFFITHS Evelyn RAAF BLYTHE Rowland WX29692 SISSONS James WX134 CITY OF MANDURAH LEIGHTON Gibson MN BODDINGTON Alfred WX28614 SIZER D.J. WX12605 DZODZ Victor RAN NOLLAMARA BOOTH Douglas 1426776 SPIERS Lindsay W37751 TREMAYNE Peter RNZAF BROCKHURST Geoffrey WX27574 FIELD Keith Army STEWARD N.A. 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Quairading Subiaco Cottesloe Women’s Auxiliary Quairading’s last link to, (through marriage) World War I. ANZAC Day Service: 6:45am at Cottesloe Civic Centre, Broome Afternoon Tea, March 9th 2007, Subiaco Council Chambers, Mrs Lil Fallon turned 100 on January 31st 2007. Her birthday Street, Cottesloe. Hosted by the Mayor, Heather Henderson, Co-Patron of the coincides with the Shire of Quairading’s Centenary. Mrs Fallon Sub-Branch married Corporal Vern Fallon of the 16th Battion A.I.F on 1925. Light refreshments in Memorial Hall after Service. All invited. She was honoured with a huge birthday party in the local town hall Present and still attends RSL Ladies Auxiliary Functions of which she is a Scarborough life member. Sub-Branch President, Dennis Williams, Members and Wives, WA RSL State President Mr Bill Gaynor and Mrs Gaynor, Member for Nedlands Early planning seems to be the secret of success and so our Mrs Fallon is affectionately known throughout the Shire as simply and Co-Patron of the Sub-Branch, Sue Walker MLA, Women’s committee has been very busy planning for our annual ANZAC Aunty Lil. Auxiliary members, Mrs Joy Preedy, Mrs Eleanor Menzel, Mrs Joan Day service at our Memorial Garden. Numbers of attendances Hogg, Mrs Joy Orchard and Mrs Vera Chantry. By Gene Stone have been steadily increasing over recent years which have The City of Subiaco Sub-Branch was formed in 1921, the first in brought problems of more seating, better acoustics and extra Western Australia, followed by Geraldton. catering for refreshments. Their 84 years of service to the RSL and the community has been Thanks to assistance from the City of Stirling, a recent grant for a P.A. recognised by the awarding of a Certificate of Appreciation, presented system and help from the lovely ladies of the Doubleview Bowling Club, by the State President, Mr Bill Gaynor, oam rfd all is in hand. It is gratifying to know that support from organizations and individuals are so forthcoming. Which reminds me, on behalf of our Sub-Branch I would like to congratulate CPL David Scott, our regular bugler who has received an Australia Day Individual Award – a worthy choice. At our AGM the following members of the executive were re-elected President – John Neep V.P Secretary – Ken Barrington Treasure – Dudley Docking Welfare – Mal Till Membership – Doug Piggott Publicity Officer – Bill Richards Committee members: I.P.P Tony Snelling, Keith Ireland, Alan White, Binnie Secker and new members Neil Pegrum and Dean Bradshaw. Recently a number of members attended a ceremony at H.Q to witness the presentation of a fine set of medals. The family of late Richard Pearce, 2/16th Infantry Battalion who died on 17th August bequeathed to our branch but as we have no satisfactory repository it was decided to give them to HQ on perpetual loan for display. Thanks to President, Bill Mrs Lil Fallon celebrated her 100th Birthday. Happy Birthday Aunty Lil. Gaynor and staff for making this such a memorable occasion especially for the family – some travelling from Bunbury and Roelands for the event. The family was taken for a tour of ANZAC House and were amazed at all the memorabilia on display. While there, it was a pleasure to meet the new State Secretary, Mr Ian Griffiths. ANZAC Day Service Members of the public are invited to join current serving and ex-service personnel at our service which will be followed by refreshments. The ceremony takes place at 3:00(1500hrs) at the north-east corner Memorial Garden above the Doubleview Bowling Club on Wednesday 25th April. Members of our Sub-Branch will be attending ANZAC Day services at our local schools. As soon as dates are fixed we will notify you through the “Can We Help” per favour of the “West” This came from Charles, aged 7, doing a project on the sea….. If you are surrounded by sea you are an island. If you don’t have sea all around you, you are a continent. You don’t have to be an old ex-sailor to have this condition. As either a guest or a member we would welcome you to our meetings at the Doubleview Bowling Club, 17 Shearn Crescent, Doubleview, generally held on the second Monday in the month. Next meeting be on the 16th April because the 9th is Easter Monday. Our activities include guest speakers, day tours, local school visits, inter-branch lawn bowls competitions, information and supporter for our members and families and sundry service at our own beautiful Memorial Gardens. Our meetings are followed by refreshments and good fellowship. Contact Doug Piggott 9446 1331 RSL Bowls

The first local event to kick off 2007 was the Cliff Sadlier VC Countbacks Contagious Mixed Fours at Osborne Park Eighteen teams entered, this was pretty The Simplicity Funerals Fours was another close contest, needing a good considering it clashed with a ladies’ gala day and club mixed countback to find the winner. Three teams finished the day with 4 championships. points and 20 shots up Bill Jackson’s team was the best of the day, Ray Stapleton’s team A Nollamara team helped by Northam’s Ashley Salmon, skipped by second and third place went to Keith Ireland and co. The results John Andrews with Colin Hesslewood and Ian Gardener won on weren’t without drama, the first and second teams had the same countback from Osborne Park’s John Cooper, Colin McNeil, Jim overall scores, as did third and fourth. Griffiths and Roy Fordham. The result of the countback was Bill Jackson, Stan and Nan Evill and M.Stransom, 4 points 19 shots up (20 ends), Ray and Mrs Stapleton, Both teams had 4 points & 20 shots up, the Andrews’ team won with Ian and Grace Black 4 points 19 shots up (19 ends) second. 18 shots against , the Cooper team 22 shots against. At least this time John Cooper got to keep the money. Third place went to Keith Ireland. Bob Furphy, Muriel Nippress and Bobbie Waycott with 4 points 7 shots up (19 ends). Bill and Maureen Third was Bill Brown , Ted Symes, Chas Burns and Max O’Loughlin, Wind Up Date Cowan and Bob and Ronnie Anderson finished fourth, 4 points 7 with 24 shots against. Good to see some of the hardworking shots up (18 ends). committee in the money. The City of Perth RSL Mixed 4s (Saturday May 5) and theBishop Riley Trophy (Sunday May 6 2007} is the final date for our bowling “KFC” Fahey’s team won the first round and the Hon President Round prizes went to the Mills team, first game and the Smith team, season. Entries to Max Plester 9405 8991.As season winners will be Graham Stevens” team, the second. After the organizer, me, nearly second round. Twenty teams played at Innaloo, a good turnout. presented with their prizes on Sunday 6, winners who are not playing robbed them by giving the prizemoney to someone else. (Sorry . . . in the mixed 4s are asked to phone Ted Symes (social c/tee chairman} John Cooper!!!) Thanks to Simplicity Funerals and the Innaloo Bowling Club for 9370 1252 re numbers attending for catering purposes. Thanks to the sponsors, Osborne Park RSL SubBranch and bowling their continued sponsorship, and a generous raffle prize donation, the club, and their staff. ladies for morning tea and Colin Cramond and the other workers. Max Plester,Publicity Officer, Ph 9405 8991 The Listening Post April 2007 23 Sub-Branch News

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INCLUDES HOME COLLECTION SERVICE TO & FROM PERTH AIRPORT (WITHIN THE PERTH METROPOLITAN AREA) Norm Manners and Mayor of Vincent presentation of the award to the Highgate Sub-Branch RINg CLAssIC HOLIdAys fOR fURTHER dETAILs: 9316 2277 The Honour Avenues Group is a sub- Ant eaten posts are replaced with new ones (Minimum numbers apply on this departure) committee of Highgate RSL Sub-Branch following three coats of white paint. and some 16 volunteers form a working Precise records are kept and friends and group responsible for raising funds and relatives from interstate or overseas, who carrying out the work required to maintain may be planning a visit, can source the over 1,200 remembrance plaques in the Botanic Gardens website to find a name, the three Honour Avenues of Kings Park. tree number and the name of the avenue. In the majority, the servicemen, whose It was on Australia Day 2007 that the names appear on these plaques, have no Town of Vincent announced, during their Stephen Smith MP, member for Perth and known grave and represent the three services Australia Day ceremonies, that The Highgate Norm Manners over all of the conflicts from the Great War RSL Honour Avenues Group had won the of 1914-18 to Korea. Premier’s Australia Day Active Citizenship The main criteria for admitting a plaque to Award. the Avenues is that the person had to have This was for fostering Australian pride and enlisted in Western Australia, another is spirit through active citizenship and an that they had to be killed in action, died of outstanding contribution to the community. wounds, or illness, over seas. Awarded by the Mayor of Vincent, Mr. Nick Today some 50 plaques are added annually Catania JP, Mr. John Hyde, the member as relatives, hearing of the service, research for Perth, representing the Premier and the death of a family member and make Stephen Smith, the Federal Member of the necessary application. Most requests Parliament, the award was received by received are for men who died in the Great Highgate President and Honour Avenues War, on Gallipolli, or on the Western Front. Group Chairman Norman Manners. This appears to be the result of a greater awareness of ANZAC DAY and a need to The first avenue was opened on the 3rd know what their distant relative did before August 1919 and today those who are and during his service. remembered are but a cross section of the 7,000 who died and whose names appear on His death, on the battlefields of the Great the State War Memorial in Kings Park. War or on the land, sea or air in World War 11, becomes a sudden reality and they feel Nonetheless, the detail on the 1,200 plaques both pride and sadness with a compulsion of the Honour Avenues, bear witness to to erect a perpetual marker to his service for their youth and to the circumstances of his country. their deaths in lands far from Australia. ROADSHOW (ALL THE KINGS MEN) New plaques receive a full dedication service It records those who were wounded in with a Padre and bugler and the relatives are action and subsequently died from those 1/4 PAGE COLOUR asked to receive the plaque and position it wounds, of Prisoners-of-War who wasted away under the cruelty of their captors and on a post that has been placed in the correct of those who are, to this day, missing and position in front of the tree. have no known grave. The men of the Honour Avenues Group These plaques and white posts are their work two days a week at Kings Park in a crosses, wherever they rest and now, workshop provided by the Botanic Gardens together, they continue to share an undying & Parks Authority and under their mantle of comradeship in our park of peace close cooperation, work at rejuvenating old plaques by blasting and repainting them. LEST WE FORGET 24 The Listening Post April 2007

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