MARCH 2017 Vol 40 - No 1 OST P the CENTENNIAL EDITIONS 2014-18

Listening MARCH 2017 Vol 40 - No 1 OST P THE CENTENNIAL EDITIONS 2014-18

Your complete list of ANZAC Day Services inside

The Official Journal of The Returned & Services League of Australia WA Branch Incorporated 2 The Listening Post MARCH 2017 We’ve moved!

RSLWA staff are located at: Level 3 66 St Georges Terrace (beside London Court)

Come and have a cuppa on us! Book a room for a Sub-Branch meeting or gathering. There are two committee rooms, two meeting rooms and an event room suitable for up to 30 people. To book, contact Matthew Holyday on 9287 3714 or [email protected] There is no booking charge for RSL events. Proposed ANZAC House Although staff have relocated, our phone numbers have not changed. You can find our updated email addresses on Page 3. We’re closer to the bus and train services. ANZAC Club has closed permanently clearing the way for the development of a ‘Veterans’ Centre’. In the meantime, while there is no bar facilities in our temporary premises, Members are always welcome to visit us until the new ANZAC House is opened.  Google map showing location of new offices LEVEL 3, 66 ST GEORGES TERRACE, PERTH (beside London Court) www.rslwa.org.au The Listening Post MARCH 2017 3

Listening MARCH 2017 Vol 40 - No 1 POST contact cover THE CENTENNIAL EDITIONS 2014-18 contents Writing and Advertising Information: Royceton Hardey Pictured on our cover 4 Kym MacCormac - The Vision Man Online and Social Media Coordinator (08) 9287 3700. [email protected] is life member of 6 From the President’s Pen Writers: the RSL Theophiles 7 New Veterans Minister Martin Holzberger AM CSC Bushe-Jones. Gavin Briggs 8 CEO Report Royceton Hardey Theo is a participant 9 RSLWA Eastern Regional Forum Graphic Design: TypeExpress in Comet Bay Printer: Rural Press Your complete list of 10 Portrait of a Veteran College’s ANZAC Services inside Contact Details The Official Journal of The Returned & Services League of Australia WA Branch Incorporated 12 The “road to ready” The Returned & Services League of Australia – community art WA Branch Incorporated project Portrait of a Veteran. 13 Cowardly attack Level 3/66 St Georges Terrace The College invited local artists to paint the PERTH WA 6000 14 ANZAC Club closure PO Box 3023, EAST PERTH WA 6892 portraits of 20 veterans and the finished 16 The Lament Email: [email protected] artworks will be displayed at their ANZAC Website: www.rslwa.org.au Service on Friday 28 April. Artist Shirley 17 Australia Day awards Facebook: www.facebook.com/rslwa 18 Flanders Field soils project Telephone: (08) 9287 3799. Winstanley is the maestro behind the brush. Fax: (08) 9287 3732. 19 War comes to WA WA Country Callers: 1800 259 799. The Listening Post was invited to see the (Landline only) creation of these works of art and what the 20 Sunset services Contact Directory project is all about is one of many feature 21-35 ANZAC Day Services 2017 Chief Executive Officer articles in this edition. John McCourt JP, MBA, FAIM, MPRIA 36 Being there from the start (08) 9287 3799. [email protected] As we approach ANZAC Day our 39 Albany play on ANZAC Legend Executive Assistant to the State President and Chief Executive Officer comprehensive list of ANZAC Services 40 WA Saluting Monash Nola Keen from all around WA are listed in this edition. 42 Regional RSL visit (08) 9287 3799. [email protected] This year over 110 events are listed for both Operations Manager metropolitan and regional areas. 44 Cockburn’s Poppy street signs Martin Holzberger AM CSC 46 Museum of the sky (08) 9287 3799. [email protected] We hope you enjoy this magazine. Advocacy 47 Ex-Service Organisations Forum Morgana Ramsey (08) 9287 3799. [email protected] 62 From the archives Welfare RSL Statement of Purpose 63 Unit and Kindred listing Rosalind Howat (08) 9287 3799/0417 905 742. [email protected] The RSL was founded in 1916 to provide 65 Crossword and Sudoku comradeship and support to Australia’s Veterans ANZAC House Manager 66 Last Post Matthew Holyday and their families. (08) 9287 3714. [email protected] That core mission has never changed but has Deadline for the next Membership continued to evolve to meet the needs of each Andrea Hunt (08) 9287 3705. [email protected] generation of servicemen and women. edition: Friday, 23 June 2017 Financial Services We have a branch network that covers Australia The preferred method of receiving Peter McGlade and any Veteran who needs help will get it – State Accountant submissions is via email. Photographs should (08) 9287 3718. [email protected] every serving ADF member and Veteran will be be attached separately and a minimum of Helen Beech warmly welcomed at their local RSL Sub-Branch 1Mb. This is your magazine and contributions Financial Services Officer or club. and letters are welcome. (08) 9287 3703. [email protected] We advocate for the best possible conditions for Address to: The Writers, Events Coordinator Wendy Moss our serving men and women and for those who The Listening Post (08) 9287 3701. [email protected] have served the nation in the past. PO Box 3023 EAST PERTH WA 6892 Social Media Coordinator We foster respect and thanks from the nation for Royceton Hardey all those who have made sacrifices in Australia’s Email: [email protected] (08) 9287 3700. [email protected] name and we will provide a strong voice on Receptionist Opinions expressed by contributors in articles Rowena Bush issues of national unity and security. and reproduced articles are the individuals’ (08) 9287 3799. [email protected] opinions or the authors of such reproduced Records and Information Manager: Previous Editions articles and are not necessarily those of the Helen Starkie (Tue & Wed) RSL. (08) 9287 3713. [email protected] Copies of The Listening Post published since June 2014 are available on our website: Board 2017 Reproduction of articles (or extracts) State President: Mr Peter Aspinall www.rslwa.org.au contained in The Listening Post are Vice President: Mrs Donna Prytulak Copies published before that date – going welcomed, provided the source is State Treasurer: Mr Phillip Draber back to 1921 – are available via the National acknowledged. The writers reserve the right Greater Metropolitan Region: Library on http://pandora.nla.gov.au/ to accept, reject, sub-edit and re-arrange Mr Bill Collidge RFD, Mrs Gabby Ryan, pan/142460/20140626-1414/www.rslcentenary. material submitted for publication. Mr Rob Cashman org.au/index.html Great Southern Region: Infringement of Copyright Laws: Mr Chris Mayfield OAM We cannot accept Newspaper clippings for Eastern Region: Publishing publication without express approval from Mrs Donna Prytulak Publishing of The Listening Post: Published the Newspaper Editor as we may infringe on Mid West Region: three times a year with a readership of over Copyright Laws. Mr Ross Davies 25,000. Pilbara Region: Mr Stuart Simpson To all sub-branch Presidents and www.rslwa.org.au Trustees Secretaries: Send photographs (1Mb plus) Mr Don Blair OAM RFD and a short article on special activities at your www.facebook.com/rslwahq Mr Wayne Tarr RFD ED sub-branch to The Listening Post. 4 The Listening Post MARCH 2017

The building and construction of new ANZAC House will become a major focal point of RSLWA in the coming years. As the official organ of the RSL in Western Australia and since first published in December 1921 this magazine has catalogued all of the major challenges and transformations the organisation has faced. Over the coming years in every edition a series of stories will focus on the challenges of building a new multimillion dollar ANZAC House ‘Veterans’ Centre’. To begin this series we start with…

Kym MacCormac: – The Vision Man

by Royceton Hardey

NEW ANZAC HOUSE Upon walking into Kym MacCormac’s office in West Perth you immediately feel a little displaced. You no longer sit in the architect’s boardroom but are now floating around Perth City as if you’ve been given the sudden ability to fly. On each of the walls squeezed side by side to best utilise the space, a collection of aerial photographs  Architect, Kym MacCormac display a lengthy résumé of work. Like a doctor who displays his degrees and Citizens Airforce at University As of today, the new ANZAC House in the waiting room you can’t help but graduating at Pilot Officer Rank,” Mr brief is as follows. be instantly impressed. Some of his MacCormac said. • Ground Floor. On the corner of Irwin creations in the photos are instantly Before branching out on his own Kym Street, a coffee shop for informal recognisable – the David Jones meetings and the remainder of the worked for 20 years with two main department store, the Equus building space can be let to other groups or other and the St Martins buildings at 40-50 St mentors in Ross Chisholm and Gil Nicol commercial tenants. who were jointly awarded the RAIA Georges Terrace. • Level One. A function space capable of It’s just a small sample of the impressive Gold medal at which time the office was seating and accommodating up to 200 work of Mr MacCormac who became doing projects such as Allendale Square, people. Access by bespoke staircases a registered architect in 1976. His R & I Bank, three St Martins buildings located near twin lifts providing access qualifications are equally impressive. and all major regional Shopping Centres. to the upper floors. He’s a registered builder, a member In recent times MacCormac Architects • Levels Two and Three. Commercial of both the Australian Institute of designed the Equus building, which office space to produce future income Architects and the Association of combines 8,000m² of office space plus for RSLWA. Consulting Architects. His expertise 2,000m² of retail and 138 apartments as • Level Four. Space for ex-service has seen him take on roles at both the well as 250 bays. organisations. University of Western Australia and • Levels Five and Six. Offices for When RSLWA first approached Mr Curtin University in a lecturing capacity RSLWA used for administration and on architectural practise. MacCormac, the brief for a new ANZAC the executive. House contained a Hotel option. Two One could only imagine the type of • Basement. 13 car bays which will be schooling Mr MacCormac experienced. years and 12 separate design options later accessed via a ramp connecting to “I had a pretty standard Australian – all having been done by Kym – a single Irwin Street through a proposed right of education including Scouts at Primary office design was realised as the option way shared with the adjoining Central School, cadets at Secondary School most workable. Law Courts building. The Listening Post MARCH 2017 5

The trick for every architect is to shape the brief around a design philosophy. “The intention with the design of the proposed new building for RSLWA was to create something that projected the image of the organisation into the future in a bespoke building which was able to adequately represent RSLWA in built form,” Mr MacCormac said. “This could be best achieved in a minimalist building devoid of  flamboyance which respected the earlier The bas-relief panel facing Irwin Street will be reused at new ANZAC House. Art Deco building of 1934 in an abstract way while establishing a dialogue with the viewer by reflecting upon the structure of military organisations and their history in Australia. “Above all the building had to capitalise on the magnificent views across Government House gardens to Perth water and beyond, because that is the substantial asset which resides in the site which is largely ignored by the existing building, mainly because of its low height,” he said. What is most impressive about the design philosophy is the symbolism of the building to Australia’s military organisations. The stepped façade is  MacCormac Architects engaged in a joint venture with Woodhead, to create the 22,000 reflective of their hierarchical nature. sqm Perth David Jones store. Photo: Martin Farquarson. “The design contains reference to the 1934 RSLWA building which featured “The 1934 building has provided the “The stained glass windows from the the façade of three narrow vertical inspiration for a further design element existing building will be retained and elements, with stepped facades of which has been repeated on the top of the fixed to the eastern side. receding wall panels giving emphasis new building on the face of the lift motor “The three plaques commemorating the to the vertical components of the street room where the badge of RSLWA is set establishment of the first UWA buildings elevation,” Mr MacCormac said. centrally and flanked by the flags of on the site will be relocated onto the new “These elements have been abstracted Australia and Western Australia. building. and repeated on the narrow eastern “The badge will be proudly illuminated “Decorative plaques and panels elevation facing Irwin Street and the at night time, as will the flags on the within the building interiors will western elevation of the new building occasions that they are flown,” he said. trace the history of the RSL in WA and given emphasis with the addition of with recognition of the two previous vertical sunscreens. Having a building higher than old ANZAC House at 33.6m above St buildings, particularly the first building “The lower element is painted in a white which was constructed with public Georges Terrace has benefits that are not colour which represents the waves of donations following the First World lost on Kym and his design team. the Indian Ocean and the arm of the War.” military services which operated below “Full width balconies are located on The foundation stone from the 1934 the ground. levels four, five and six,” he said. “These building will be reused in the new spaces will be invaluable for viewing of “The middle height element is painted in building. ANZAC Day parades and will permit the a red colour which represents the red soil occupants of the building at those levels The overall site area, which was given of Western Australia and the arm of the back to RSLWA by the State Government to enjoy the outdoor spaces at all times of military services which operate on the on December 9 2016, is much wider the year.” ground. than the existing site at 872m². RSLWA “And the tallest element is painted in a Aspects of the building from the inside surrendered the freehold title to the blue colour which represents the Western sound equally impressive. existing property when the Law Courts Australian sky and the arm of the “The bas-relief panel facing Irwin Street complex was built in the 1970’s. military services which operate above will be re-used at ground floor level The projection completion is expected the ground. externally,” Mr MacCormac said. in 2019. 6 The Listening Post MARCH 2017

from the President’s Pen Focussing on the future

by State President Peter Aspinall

Advocacy and Welfare (DGR) status. Already established is a Public Ancillary Fund into which tax In this column in the September 2016 deductible donations can be deposited. edition of The Listening Post I indicated The accumulated donations can then be that the ANZAC House welfare and utilised for veteran welfare and advocacy advocacy function was now being related activities and initiatives. To be conducted by RSL DefenceCare. established in the very near future will  Peter Aspinall However, with a new focus on how we be a foundation, provisionally titled the deliver these services and the importance We do believe that Lotterywest will 2020 Foundation, through which these look favourably on grants to support of our planned charitable status, RSLWA funds will be dispersed to Sub-Branch has moved to bring the welfare and community celebrations commemorating and RSLWA veterans’ welfare and the centenary of the armistice of advocacy personnel back under the advocacy initiatives. direct management of RSLWA while November 1918. As such, Sub-Branches continuing to access the DefenceCare RSLWA has in place a small team are encouraged to start preparing their systems and data bases. I also welcome of experienced and successful fund submissions, if you haven’t already the great voluntary support of senior raisers who will advise and mentor us commenced planning for Remembrance advocate, Bob Sheppard at our Head in this ongoing endeavour. To launch Day 2018. this initiative there will be a State wide Office and the return of our part-time RSLNSW advocate, Andrew Endrey. publicity campaign in which we will be seeking the support of all Sub-Branches. As a footnote, the State Council of Our new focus on advocacy and welfare Details of this campaign will be RSLNSW finally stood aside on services includes the need to work closer forwarded in the next few weeks. Friday 24 February. This allows for an with other Ex-Service Organisations, independent Board of Enquiry (BOE), the health and corporate sectors and ANZAC Day 2017 headed by a retired NSW Federal, other related agencies to provide veteran ANZAC Day 2017 is almost upon us. I Supreme or High Court Judge, to be support as well as looking after the needs understand that there will be over 110 established. This BOE, in concert with of current serving personnel. To this end, listed events conducted this year. While some 5 other enquiries, will hopefully RSLWA is developing the concept of a most attention and publicity is directed provide for the re-establishment of a central hub (Veteran Centre) in the Perth to the larger commemorations it is credible State governing body. The CBD by redeveloping ANZAC House those very small suburban and regional trashing of the RSL reputation and its and establishing greater metropolitan and services and, where possible, parades brand name Australia wide has been regional Veteran Centre hubs to better that can be the most poignant. With enormous. support Sub-Branches. little fanfare and only the support of Regarding our volunteer advocates, the their immediate community, handfuls of consequences of a disastrous Advocacy people gather to commemorate, and are Training and Development Program, determined to remember those of their (ATDP) in Canberra last November has community who served and many of resulted in the closure of our Northern whom never came home. Suburbs Veterans’ Support Centre. This I am aware that there has been some Centre has been an essential service to discontent that there has been a reduction veterans far and wide and its closure was in the Lotterywest grant for this year. devastating. Discussions have taken place It was always going to be unrealistic to seek a location and staffing to allow to expect continued funding to the the Centre to reopen. level of 2015. Some Sub-Branches did appropriately moderate their grant DGR Status request for this year but also suffered A formal application is soon to be the necessary 10% arbitrary cut which, submitted to the Australian Charities and with a 15% cut to RSLWA’s request,  RSLWA President Peter Aspinall with Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC) to allowed us to submit a realistic request to Cpl Tim Howell at Flanders Field soil seek Deductible Gift Recipient Lotterywest. collection project, see page 18. The Listening Post MARCH 2017 7 New Veterans Minister for WA Western Australia’s newest Veterans a cadet at the Royal Military College in Issues Minister is a former Special Air Duntroon. The Medal is presented to Service regiment soldier. the student who graduates at the top of their class academically. Peter Tinley AM MLA was elected to For most of his years with the Army the seat of Willagee in a by-election he served with the Special Air Service in November 2009. He was re-elected Regiment, and has the honour of being again in 2013 and more recently in the first member in the history of 2017 under a Mark McGowan led State the SAS to advance from Trooper to Government. Squadron Commander. Since June 2016 Mr Tinley has been In 2003, Mr Tinley was recognised the Shadow Minister for Science; with his appointment as a Member Trade; Asian Engagement; Lands; of the Order of Australia specifically Gascoyne and Goldfields-Esperance. for “…exceptional performance of duty, particularly in the development Now in a new Labor Ministry, Mr of outstanding mission concepts Tinley takes on Veterans Issues; Youth and operational plans, in warlike and Mines and Petroleum portfolios. operations…” According to his biography, Mr Tinley Mr Tinley takes over the Veterans spent 24 years in the Army, joining in Issues portfolio from former Minister  Peter Tinley 1981. He earned the Queen’s Medal as Joe Francis. 8 The Listening Post MARCH 2017 CEO Report by CEO of RSLWA John McCourt

With just over six months in the role on the first of every month (except I am pleased to see the changes January). Those Sub-Branches who that have already started to take have indicated that they do not have effect across the RSLWA and the email access will continue to receive it reinvigorated focus on our core role via mail. of looking after Veterans I am also keen to improve the content Our temporary home at Level 3 / of The Listening Post. This magazine 66 St Georges Terrace has quickly is a vital way to provide our members become a hive of activity with many with information that is relevant of the organisations and groups who and timely to you. To do this I have frequently used ANZAC House now asked for articles that are not only finding themselves at home in our interesting but are focused on the  John McCourt new premises. It is, however, our needs of Veterans, our members and potential members up to date with the strong relationship with Defence their families. Over the coming year services and events that they hold. In Force Recruiting (DFR) within the you will start to see these changes, and time, it will also allow you to be able same building that has been a benefit I welcome your feedback. to pay your membership online, make to both organisations. Each week the Advocacy and Welfare are at the core donations or allow the Membership new recruits enlisting into the services of what we do. While DefenceCare Officer of a Sub-Branch to look at conduct their enlistment ceremonies continues to support us with IT their members without the need to in RSLWA’s Board Room, effectively services, RSLWA is once again keep a separate database. I am looking meaning that the start of their career providing these services direct to forward to seeing how this progresses with the ADF is within the RSL. We those who need them. However, we over the next couple of months. have been pleased to welcome these have challenges ahead as requests for Of course, the above efforts and new members of the ADF and their support continue to grow. We must initiatives would not be possible families into the services and they are continue to focus on these areas, both without the commitment and passion always welcome in the RSL. within State Branch and in providing of our hard-working staff at RSLWA, Improving communication with the better support to our valued Volunteer supported by a very proactive Board Sub-Branches has also been one Advocates and Welfare Officers. These of Directors. The excellent staff of my priorities. The Sub-Branch volunteers make such a difference have come up with great ideas and Signal is giving each Sub-Branch within their communities and to the initiatives and it’s an honour to lead the information needed to keep our lives of Veterans and their families. them. members up to date on the issues that Finally, work is progressing on the new I would again like to thank you for all concern them within the RSL. To RSLWA website. This will allow us to that you are doing to support RSLWA ensure that you receive the Signal in a move into this century with regard to and each other. You can be very proud timely manner, and to save on postage our online services. It will allow each of what is being achieved across the and handling costs, I have asked that Sub-Branch to have their own page State for Veterans, thanks in so many each Sub-Branch is emailed the Signal and to be able to keep all members or ways to your continued efforts. The Listening Post MARCH 2017 9 RSLWA Eastern Regional Forum On Friday 17 March, Eastern of the RACA legal determination publication out via email to all Sub- Regional Board Member Donna and many of the initiatives that are Branches would save RSLWA up to Prytulak held a Regional Forum underway within RSLWA to improve $26,000 a year. at the Northam RSL Sub-Branch. services and communication with After a very good morning tea, State This is the third forum Donna our Sub-Branches. He was clear in Membership Officer, Andrea Hunt, has run, with members from his message on the importance of RSLWA Advocacy Coordinator, Sub-Branches coming from as supporting the needs of the Advocates Morgana Ramsey and Welfare Officer, far as Narrogin and Tammin to and Welfare Officers in the Sub- Rosalind Howat gave an overview of be able to get updates from key Branches and assured attendees that their work. Each presenter went to he would continue to look at ways to speakers such as the RSLWA State great length to assure everyone that better support those who are vital in President, Mr Peter Aspinall and they were available to support the Sub- supporting veterans and their families. RSLWA Operations Manager, Martin Branches and our members and are Holzberger. Mr Holzberger spoke about getting there to help when needed. out and meeting members in all of The audience agreed that it was great Attendees were also pleased to hear the Sub-Branches in both City and to meet some of the faces behind the from Mr Peter King, Department Regional areas. He said that holding telephone. of Veterans’ Affairs (DVA) Deputy this forum was a great idea and that Commissioner who spoke about the further gatherings in regional WA The final question and answer session services DVA offered the Veteran should be encouraged. He is openly was a good opportunity for open community and many of new inviting other areas to look at this discussion and allowed everyone to initiatives that the Department is forum model and is very keen to talk through anything that they wanted undertaking to provide better support support such an effort. to know about or clarify. to veterans. As it was timely, Mr Holzberger spoke Later that evening Peter Aspinall In his address, Mr Peter Aspinall about the changes being made to The stayed to meet with a number of the talked through many of the issues Sub-Branch Signal which is moving members from the area and was again concerning our members including to an electronic form of delivery able to enjoy the company and stories an RSLNSW update, overview rather than being posted. Sending this of those in attendance. We’re here to MEDAL MOUNTING SERVICES HELP WESTERN AUSTRALIA

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by Royceton Hardey

The school is empty but I can see a shadow waiting on the other side of the door. As I approach the entrance it swings  Theophiles Bushe-Jones. open and I’m greeted with a welcoming smile. A student dressed in all blue, the colour of the Comet Bay College uniform, starts to guide me through the corridors. She leads me to another student who takes over the guidance and then another, all friendly, and all making sure I’m finding my way. I haven’t even got to the school’s auditorium but already I’m impressed by the level of organisation. Claire Hunt, the school’s Defence Transition Mentor at the Secret Harbour based College, is easy to spot. Holding two large industrial lights clipped to a pedestal she effortlessly asks even more assisting students for their help. “Harry! Can you show these people where the coffee and tea is?” she asks a student, who willingly moves to assist. The foyer is busy. Intermittently Veterans and artists arriving at the auditorium are escorted to their areas. I doubt these students are fazed by the sight of the uniformed men and women arriving. This College is quite unique in its relationship with the Armed Forces. It has a Defence Transition Mentor  Artist Shirley Winstanley puts the finishing touches on her portrait. Program which provides support to secondary students of Australian “I’ll be inviting all of the Veterans and “So it got me thinking, we really should Defence Force (ADF) members. artists to come back to our ANZAC do something to highlight the diversity of Comet Bay College has created its own Day Service where all the work will be our local Veterans and show appreciation Australian Military History Museum, displayed,” says Claire, as she takes a of their service. which is utilised by teachers and students breather. “Participating in this project we to enrich their history curriculum and “Her Excellency the Honourable Kerry have young, old, male, female; and is also open to the general public by Sanderson will be there and I’m working Army, Navy and Air Force veterans appointment. on a way to get the artists and veterans represented. One highlight is a permanent Honour to be present as she’s looking at the “We have 30 artists and Veterans Wall in its Australian Military History portraits.” participating, some portraits are being Museum showing a collection of photos The Portrait of a Veteran idea has its painted from group sittings and some of ex-students’, parents, staff and origins from a single conversation Claire taken directly from photographs. My community members who are present or oldest Veteran is JJ Wade, who is 99… had with her friend. past members of the ADF. turning 100 later this year, and our “One of my friends didn’t believe she And finally, the entire school participates youngest is in her mid-twenties, with all was a veteran even though she served in an ANZAC Day Service with ages in-between represented.” commemorative activities and morning overseas,” Claire said. As I move around I strike up a tea. This is one of the areas where “My reaction I was thinking was, of conversation with artist Shirley Portrait of a Veteran fits in. course you are! Winstanley. She is painting an elderly The Listening Post MARCH 2017 11 man wearing his suit with a variety of shadow dancing up the makeshift medals. partition behind him. As subject matter “I saw they needed artists through he is unfaltering. He is a life member of Facebook,” Shirley said. the RSL having first joined in 1952 and life member of the Naval Association. “I offer a local beginner art course to various Councils, and I love playing with As I approach Theo he is careful not to paint.” move too much as Shirley continues her painting. As I chat away Shirley has her tubes of squeezed acrylic paint laid out within an “I joined the service in 1950 and went to opened painting briefcase. As my eyes Nowra in New South Wales, on HMAS fall upon the subject matter and then Albatross and did my ordinance course,” the painting, I’m in awe, the likeness is Theo said. perfect. “I then went to Korea in 1951 and we “I learned that a great-uncle in my were in Typhoon Ruth.  Artist Leon Holmes painting JJ Wade. family, James Northfield, was an “That was the most horrifying time to be Australia-wide recognised artist, he did at sea, we had a lot of damage to the ship, look at his painting. A smile appears, “It the Rosella for the Rosella Tomato Sauce, lost aircraft and ammunition and all sorts makes me look human,” he says. the Kiwi shoe polish and Skipping Girl of things. Vinegar” she says. Defence Bank very generously “I was in Hong Kong the night the King I asked what she knew about her subject sponsored the purchase of all the died, then we came around to Australia. matter. canvases and frames for Portrait of “I left in 1956 and joined the Police a Veteran and Gillian Pearse, from “I know Theo has been in the Navy, he Force in 1959 and got out in 1988. was in Korea, he was on HMAS Sydney, Divine Framing, donated her time to and he’s got a heap of medals there that “I have been an advocate since 1988 for make all the wooden frames. are dazzling but I don’t know what they the Naval Associations, and for both The Comet Bay College ANZAC Day represent,” Shirley giggles. Mandurah and Rockingham RSL Sub- Service is on Friday 28 April starting The single spotlight shining on Branches.” at 9.00am. Visit the college’s website to Theophiles Bushe-Jones sends a strong I ask Theo if he’s been allowed to have a RSVP. www.cometbaycollege.wa.edu.au

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For the men and women The “road to ready” of 13th Brigade 2017 will be a pivotal year… by Brigadier David Thompson AM, Commander of 13th Brigade.

Just over one hundred years since country and community. They are the The “road to ready” is the focus of the our formation in Egypt and our reason why 13th Brigade is recognised first half of 2017. For the remainder first battles on the Western Front as a responsive, capable and credible of the year we will do what we have the Brigade will again be on the component of the Army with a proven always done; be ready to meet any “frontline”. track-record of delivering important challenge and to serve on military From July we will be reinforcing operational capability when called operations when called upon in Townsville’s 3rd Brigade when they upon. Our soldiers also make a Australia and overseas. We will deploy become the Australian Army’s ‘ready’ contribution in their civilian workplace contingents to the Northern Territory Brigade. as valuable employees who bring extra on border protection duties under skills and experience back to their Operation Resolute and contribute a The basis of this is a combined arms employer. Combat Team of 250 rifle company for three soldiers (drawn from months to Butterworth infantry, artillery in Malaysia. We engineers and light will also continue to cavalry) and a further 50 support WA in Defence personnel with specialist Aid to the Civil (niche) capabilities. Community, like the This contribution will Manjimup bushfire in provide 3rd Brigade with 2015 when more than additional warfighting 80 soldiers deployed to capabilities particularly help the community. suited to stability Throughout all this operations as well as we never forget domestic security, the legacy we have humanitarian assistance and disaster relief. inherited. Our Units carry battle honours We have been preparing from some of the most for this milestone for significant actions several years. We have involving Australian transitioned through the Forces during the Army’s Plan Beersheba First and Second force generation cycle World Wars. All of from “reset”, “readying” us in 13th Brigade are and are soon to become “ready”. proud to have earned the right to wear the This build-up of “Rising Sun” badge capability is a challenge and will continue for any Army Brigade our support to the but much harder for a Centenary of ANZAC part-time force of 1,100 Commemoration. to achieve. Our robust training programme will A final note for two get us there: it involves unique groups of building-up the ranks of  Brigadier David Thompson AM, Commander of 13th Brigade. people who make our people, qualifying what we do possible. them in their rank and trade, learning We are now in the home stretch in the When we need time to train we have how to operate new equipment and force generation cycle. But before we the support of our families and our working together in teams. are to be designated “ready” we will workplace. Our families help us Our soldiers are Reservists who come complete a three-week certification balance work, life and Army. Our from all walks of life, and have a wide where the Combat Team will be tested employers value the contribution range of jobs; from salesperson to during Exercise Hamel in Queensland we make and they recognise the student, farmer to fire-fighter. They in July. This is our largest troop leadership, commitment and self- serve in the Army Reserve with a commitment to date in what is the discipline which is an integral part of sense of duty and a commitment to Army’s largest biennial exercise. our service. The Listening Post MARCH 2017 13 Cowardly Attack The Chief Executive Officer of RSLWA, John McCourt, has expressed outrage over the bashing of war veteran Liam Haven. The 28-year-old was punched from behind and kicked while on the ground outside his South Perth home while taking the rubbish out. Mr Haven only has two percent vision, the result of being hit by a roadside bomb while serving with the Army in Iraq in 2008. In a Police news conference Mr Haven reflected on the event. “It could have been a lot worse,” he said.  City of Belmont Sub-Branch Members [L-R] Rod Forster and Steve Toon with Liam “Someone like me doesn’t serve their Haven [Centre] at the 2016 City of Belmont District Combined Schools ANZAC Service. country to come back and get treated “Any attack like this on any citizen is explosive device sent shrapnel flying like this.” cowardly but to a blind veteran who into his face robbing him of his left eye Upon hearing the news the CEO of paid a huge price while serving his and most of the sight in his right. RSLWA, John McCourt, released a country is simply disgraceful.” Mr Haven was not able to provide a statement. Mr Haven, a popular guest speaker, has physical description of his attackers. “The thugs who attacked Iraq veteran spoken openly about his experiences Police have appealed to the public to Liam Haven were cowards and in the Army. He enlisted in 2006 just ring Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 deserve the wrath of any decent West before his 18th birthday. While on if they have any information about the Australian,” Mr McCourt said. deployment in Iraq, the improvised attack.

amazingalbany_wa_eps Think Albany and the National Anzac Centre for your next reunion event.

Our picturesque city marks the location where the first European settlers set foot in Western Australia, and over 41,000 Anzacs left Australia for the First World War. Albany is home to vibrant landscapes, award-winning beaches and fresh locally grown produce. Albany boasts the convenience of a major city while being surrounded by amazing natural environment, including four spectacular National Parks just minutes drive in any direction. Set within the heritage listed Princess Royal Fortress - one of Australia’s most significant pre-federation costal defence fortifications - the award winning National Anzac Centre honours the Anzacs of the First World War. Visitors follow the real life experiences of one of the 32 Anzac characters through the Great War using interactive multimedia unique artefacts, rare images and film and audio commentary. Contact Matt Hammond on 0472 815 242 to discuss your needs and the package options available.

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There was only one thing left to do “It was very difficult to find something emerge with the new into something ALLOCATION: The worldwide Only 29,999 have been minted of The Long To Reign Over Us Golden Crown which means fewer once ANZAC Club closed its doors that’s quite amazing in the future,” he edition limit of this coin is 29,999. about hospitality and the military and Fewer than 1 in every 273 Australian than 1 in every 273 Australian households can own one. Applications are now being accepted. Apply for good and that’s to take the time ex-military, trolling through various said. households will be able to own one. now and it may be yours for $29.99 (plus $9.99 postage and handling), a saving of $50.00. This offer is to celebrate itself. likely to attract considerable interest, and not just from collectors. books and things”, Matthew explains. 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If your application is successful you will the final bit of hospitality the premises the design is featured in full colour. be notified in writing within 7 days. Offer is limited to one coin per household. would be delivering for a while. Rickenbaker said, “If a thing is old, because of the quality of the staff and what they have done over the years. AUTHENTICATION: Each coin 3. Successful applicants will qualify to view the next coin in The Crowning Moments of Queen Elizabeth II RSLWA has provided hospitality to the it is a sign that it was fit to live. Old comes with a Certificate of Authenticity. Crown Collection, a series of gold layered crowns celebrating key moments in the life and reign of Her ex-service community going back to families, old customs, old styles “On behalf of the Board and more Majesty, a prized heirloom collection. 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Monday-Friday AEST. at the Club officiated the relaxed new, and good will come back to join from you as the staff, I say thank you very much indeed. occasion. the good which the new brings with FORMAL APPLICATION THE ‘LONG TO REIGN OVER US’ GOLDEN CROWN “It is a special place this ANZAC Club it. Old-fashioned hospitality, old- “Regrettably we are not able to YES, I wish to formally apply for “Long to Reign Over Us” Send this c oupon free post to: – it is unique,” Matthew said. carry the ANZAC Club over to the Golden Crown, for just $29.99 (plus $9.99 p&h). An informative THE BRADFORD EXCHANGE, REPLY PAID 86369 PARRAMATTA NSW 2124 fashioned politeness, old-fashioned complimentary Certifi cate of Authenticity is included. Promotion Code: Offer closes: “It is to my knowledge the only RSL temporary premises, but I can assure I do not need to send any money now. honour in business had qualities of 90741 Promptly Apply by telephone on: 1300 725 103 Club which is operated directly by a you there will be a rebirth of the If my application is successful I will be notifi ed in writing survival. These will come back.” within 7 days. State Branch in the country so that ANZAC Club in about two or three Title Mr Mrs Ms Miss Other ______After reading Rickenbaker’s words I understand I can apply for only one coin, and that my makes us very unique in that regard. years time in the new ANZAC House,” application should be made within 7 days. I may return the Name Matthew interpreted it to ANZAC Mr Aspinall said. coin within 14 days if I am not satisfi ed. I confi rm I am aged Address “It is unlike any other hospitality I’ve 18 years or over. Applications are only open to Australian Club. households and is limited to one per household. worked in and I’ve been around them Immediate past RSLWA Chief Postcode Email for 35-odd years.” “ANZAC Club is old, it’s 100 years. It Executive Officer, Philip Orchard, 426-COM15.19 Phone Go online today at: www.bradford.com.au/coins ©2017 The Bradford Exchange Ltd. A.B.N. 13 003 159 617 Matthew rounded off his thoughts and survived in one form or other. It’s fit to presented each leaving staff member Please allow up to 10 business days for delivery. All sales subject to product availability and reservation acceptance. Credit criteria may apply. Our privacy policy is available online at www.bradford.com.au. From time to time, we may allow carefully screened companies to contact you. If you would prefer not to receive such offers, feelings for the Club by relating to a live. We now submerge it in the new. with a gift at the conclusion of please tick this box. ❑ historical element. 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full kitchen, dining room to seat about 80 and past members of the Association or people and a games room featuring pool Unit are welcome to attend. This reunion Notices tables, darts and a bar. will be the 50th anniversary of the Unit’s  Dominion Yachtsmen Scheme Outside we have a barbeque area establishment, in Vung Tau, SVN on 1 April, 1940-45 (Yachties) overlooking an acre of pristine bushland. 1968. We accommodate veterans from interstate Contact Secretary, Jeff Gilbert, on (03) A plaque recognising RANVR members of with their caravans for short term stays. 5772 1828, 0409 240 238 or je.gilbert@ the Dominion Yachtsmen Scheme and RAN internode.on.net for details and information. and RANR members who served with the All serving and ex-serving people are www.callsignvampire.org.au Royal Navy during the Second World War welcome to drop in and have a look; our main focus is to establish units for veterans will be established at the Australian War  needing respite. Phone Doug Stevenson 22 Construction Squad Memorial in mid-2017. – Member – Totally & Partially Disabled Ex-Members Enquiries to be directed to Geoff Geraghty Veterans of WA Baldivis – 9593 1591. 22 Construction Squadron ex-members will (CDRE RANR) at the following email  be gathering for their Annual Reunion on address [email protected] 1st Australian Field Hospital Saturday 22 April, 2017 at Osborne Park Association Inc., 2018 Reunion  RSL Sub-Branch, 129 Main Street, Osborne Totally & Partially Disabled The 1AFH Association is to hold the Park. Commencing at 12pm. Cost is $30. Veterans of WA Baldivis 2018 reunion in Melbourne on Friday, 11 For more information contact President Our club is at 1677 Old Mandurah Road, May, to Tuesday, 15 May. On behalf of Norm Wells on 0417 945 157 or Secretary Baldivis. We have a clubhouse featuring a the President & committee, all members Kev Poynton on 0421 380 451. The Listening Post MARCH 2017 17 Australia Day Awards Outstanding community and service efforts were recognised at RSLWA’s annual Australia Day Awards presented on 24 January at the City of Belmont RSL Sub-Branch. Other presentations made were the RSLWA Cadet Efficiency Shield and RSLWA Cadet of the Year.

Over the years RSLWA has selected The recipients were; Bank and the Senior Cadet Service Community Groups, schools, Lorraine Packham representatives. individuals, RSL Sub-Branches With the help of the Northam RSL The winning units were; and many other representatives Sub-Branch, her love, dedication, • Australian Navy Cadets – TS Perth for award of an Australian Day prescience and hard work has seen the medallion. Tammin RSL Sub-Branch continue to • Australian Army Cadets – Christ This award acknowledges their work grow. Church Grammar School Cadet Unit in either an area of expertise or for Robert Bruce Sheppard • Australia Air Force Cadets – 708 something out of the ordinary. A Vietnam Veteran and RSLWA Squadron Volunteer Advocate has served the The RSLWA Cadet of the Year Veteran Community in WA for the last Program seven years. The RSLWA Cadet of the Year Port Kennedy RSL Sub- Program is run through the Youth Branch Development and Cadet Support The Sub-Branch not only Committee and the major sponsor continued to excel in Hollywood Private Hospital. supporting its members and Cadets that nominated to participate growing its services, it also in The Spirit of ANZAC Program performed a crucial role in facilitating the closure of the attended a testing day which included Point Peron RSL Caravan a written test on Australian general knowledge, a five minute speech, dress  Army cadet winners Park to make way for the State Government’s planned Mangles and bearing and first aid. The four Bay Marina Tourism Precinct. overall winners for 2016 receive a trip to Canberra for the 2017 ANZAC Day The RSLWA Cadet Efficiency Commemoration. Shield The presentation was made by RSLWA The RSL Cadet Efficiency State President, Mr Peter Aspinall. Shield was instituted by RSLWA in conjunction with The following Cadets were presented Hollywood Private Hospital with a Certificate of Participation: in 2004 to ensure there was CDT CPL Joshua Hardbottle – 703 appropriate recognition of the SQD; CDT WO2 Cian Doherty – 509 efforts of Service Cadet Units. ACU; CDT CPL Kayla King – 509 This prestigious annual award ACU; CDT WO Thomas Lee – 712 is made to the most efficient SQD; CUO Kira Foote – 59 ACU; CDT  Navy cadet winners Cadet Unit in each of the TAB Ethan Quinn – TS Marmion; three services. CDT LCPL Amy Jones – 51 ACU and The award is made to the CDT PO Damon Jackson. Unit that best demonstrates The winners were – the core elements of a CDT Shane Morgan successful, competent and Cadets WA Surf Lifesaving Cadet Unit. efficient Unit within their respective Cadet organisation. CDT CUO Brianna Quaresimin 712 SQN. The presentation was made by Mr David Simmelmann, from CDT WO2 Samara Lance Hollywood Private Hospital, 52 ACU. Mr Clayton Scott, Regional CDT AB Kelvin Hepburn  [L-R] Robert Sheppard & Lorraine Packham Manager, Australian Military TS Marmion. 18 The Listening Post MARCH 2017 Flanders Field Soils Project

by Gavin Briggs

A unique project is underway that will forever link Australia with the Western Front’s Flanders Fields. From sites around the country, the Australian War Memorial has been collecting soil from key locations where First World War soldiers trained and departed these shores before joining the fighting in locations such as the mud and horror of the Western Front. Soil was collected from key sites from around Western Australia that have a direct link to soldiers who trained in Australia before leaving for war. The three sites in the State chosen for this project were Albany, Fremantle and Greenmount’s Blackboy Hill. Each and every collection of soil  Dignitaries at the Fremantle site were assisted by soldiers from the 13th Brigade during January was stored in a represented the Australian Defence Force, as well as Fremantle RSL Sub-Branch and commemorative sandbag which Fremantle Port Authority representatives. was then sent to the Flanders Fields Memorial Garden, and will then be Also present to shovel soil from set within a formal grass court in the Blackboy Hill was Scott Rogers, Australian War Memorial’s Western President of the Bellevue RSL Sub- Precinct. Branch, as well as his children, Hudson (aged 7), who attends the adjacent “Much of the soil in this garden Greenmount Primary School, and will come from the Flanders Fields Grace (aged 4), who is at the School’s battlefields in Belgium, including kindergarten. the Tyne Cot Cemetery and many of the battlefields in which Australian “The significance of this site is that soldiers lost their lives in the service all West Australians who enlisted and of our nation,” Peter Aspinall, RSLWA later served in World War One, trained State President said. here before leaving for overseas. This site therefore has ongoing significance “In regards to Blackboy Hill, the for all Western Australians,” Mr significance of the site is that it is one Rogers said. of the major, significant sites where some 32,000 Western Australian The Shire of Mundaring maintains troops trained before departing to the Blackboy Hill Commemorative  Albany RSL Sub-Branch Soil Collection serve in the First World War,” Mr Site and their representative was at the Picture Credit: John Lamerand. Aspinall said. collection of this special soil. Also in attendance were soldiers “This all volunteer force trained here “The Shire is really pleased to be part from the 13th Brigade representing the before their departure for service of this project and to have stewardship Australian Defence Force, as well as overseas which included not just the of such a significant site from several members from the Fremantle battlefields along the Western Front, Australia’s military past,” Pat Bertola, RSL Sub-Branch. but campaigns in the Middle East,” he Deputy-Shire President said. The soil which has been shipped to said. Soil samples were collected at Australia from Belgium will be treated At the time of the First World War, Fremantle Harbour earlier in the day. before being mixed with soil from WA’s population was just 300,000 and A section next to the E-Shed Markets various sites of importance across the number of troops which passed saw the Hon Joe Francis MLA, Australia, and then added to the through Blackboy Hill represented Minister for Veterans, Dr Brad Pettitt, Australian War Memorial Flanders a large proportion of the State’s Mayor for the City of Fremantle and Fields Memorial Garden. Within this population. Of particular note, ten Mr Peter Aspinall collect soil close soil, poppies will continue to grow in Victoria Cross recipients passed to the very location where troop ships the memory of those who served and through this training facility. departed for war a century before. fell in service of their nation. The Listening Post MARCH 2017 19 War comes to Western Australia

 Broome Air Attack - 75th Anniversary Commemoration Service. Picture Credit: Brett Barnett Photography. This year RSLWA commemorates much panic in Broome after the air Jonathan King, he identifies why the the war coming closer to home, raid. Japanese targeted these towns. when Northern Territory and Over the succeeding months air attacks “The main effort of the Japanese Western Australian towns were were made on many towns in northern appears to have been to disrupt and attacked by the Japanese Imperial Australia including Wyndham, Port destroy civil shipping routes and Forces. Hedland and Derby in Western infrastructure in addition to the Australia. military aircraft. An interesting fact is It was a time when a young nation that the Japanese force that attacked found its very survival at risk. In the Wyndham attack, on the same day as Broome the merchant vessel Darwin was the same group that And all of this happened just 75 years Koolama was in port. An article in The attacked Pearl Harbor.” ago. West Australian from 11 September, As has been noted in previous editions The bombing of Darwin on 19 1945 describes the events. of The Listening Post since 2008 February, 1942 was the first and “The skeleton crew had been ordered there has been a concerted attempt to largest of more than 100 air raids to abandon ship on the day of the raid acknowledge and recognise the Battle against Australia during 1942 – 43. because they had inadequate defences for Australia on the first Wednesday in September every year. A service took The town was in flames and 252 against the Zeroes.” Even Katherine located some 270 place at the State War Memorial last Allied service personnel and civilians year. were dead. kilometres inland from Darwin was not safe from Japanese raids. On 22 As we reflect on these events Then, Broome is strafed by nine March, 1942 that town was bombed in history we take the time to Japanese Zero fighters, killing an barely a month after Darwin.In the commemorate, as part of ANZAC estimated 88 people and destroying 22 book Great Battles in Australian Day, the Second World War’s violent aircraft on 3 March, 1942. There was History by arrival to Western Australia. 20 The Listening Post MARCH 2017 Sunset Service Themes Sunset Services conducted around the Flame of Remembrance start at 5.00pm and finish at approximately 5.30pm. The Services are held over five evenings and will focus on a different theme each evening with the program including a wreath laying ceremony. This year’s themes focus on the following anniversaries.

Thursday, 20 April The battle of El Alamein, in Egypt, of the Vyner Brooke, Banka Island and 75th Anniversary – was one of the turning point battles Strait of Sumatra. Bomber Command Operations of the Second World War. It began Vyner Brooke was one the last ships with a massive artillery bombardment First 1,000 bomber raid launched by the carrying evacuees (including 65 that preceded large-scale attacks by Royal Australian Air Force (RAF). The Australian nurses) to leave Singapore in British and Commonwealth forces. target was Cologne, Germany. To make February 1942. It was sunk by Japanese Also, Kokoda was another significant up the numbers crews were taken from aircraft in the Banka Strait. operational training units to participate campaign, but much closer to home and in the raid. against a different enemy. At Radji Beach, survivors of Vyner The Kokoda Trail (Kokoda Track) Brooke, along with other civilians, The RAF’s bombing offensive against Commonwealth servicemen and Nazi Germany was one of the longest, campaign consisted of a series of battles fought between July and November merchant seaman were separated out most expensive and controversial by Japanese troops. The men were of the Allied campaigns during the 1942 between Japanese and Allied shot and bayoneted. One British Second World War. Its aim was to forces, in what was then the Australian soldier Private Cecil Kinsley, survived, severely weaken Germany’s ability to territory of Papua. Physically, some of fight, which was central to the Allies’ the most desperate and vicious fighting but succumbed to his injuries a few strategy for winning the war. Bomber was encountered on the Kokoda Trail/ days later. The remaining women (22 Command was predominantly made Track as the Japanese sought to capture Australian nurses plus one British up of British, Australian and Canadian Port Moresby. civilian woman) were ordered to wade into the sea. They were then all shot airmen who were later assisted by the Saturday, 22 April from behind by the Japanese. Australian US Air Force following the United 75th Anniversary – States entry into the war after the HMAS Perth & USS Houston Sinking nursing Sister Vivian Bullwinkel bombing of Pearl Harbor by the survived the shooting and spent the rest Japanese. Having survived the battle of the Java of the war as an internee. Sea, HMAS Perth and the United The men of Bomber Command were States Cruiser Houston were sunk in a Of the 65 Australian nurses embarked younger on average than other men battle against overwhelming Japanese upon the Vyner Brooke, 12 were who served in the Second World War. forces in the 1942 Battle of the Sunda killed during the air attack or Most were between 19 and 25 years of Strait. About half of Perth’s crew went drowned following the sinking, 21 age. Invariably, they were some of the down with the ship, including the were murdered on Radji Beach, and fittest and brightest of their generation, Captain – Captain Hec Waller. Those 32 became internees, eight of whom attracted to the prestige of the air force who survived the sinking became subsequently died before the end of the following development of air travel after prisoners of war. Approximately one- war. World War I and the misguided belief third of them died during captivity, that they were somehow safer in the Monday, 24 April many on the Burma – Thailand railway. air than they would have been on the 100th Anniversary – Battles of ground; a belief they quickly came to Sunday, 23 April Bullecourt and Passchendaele realise as false. 75th Anniversary – The 100th Anniversary of the Battles Friday, 21 April Massacre of Vyner Brooke of Bullecourt and Lagincourt and 100th 75th Anniversary – The 75th Anniversary of the massacre Anniversary of the Third Battle of Battles of El Alamein & Kokoda of Australian nurses and other survivors Passchendaele - Ypres. SUPPORTED BY The Listening Post MARCH 2017 21

ANZAC DAY SERVICES 2017

APPRECIATION The Returned & Services League of WA greatly appreciates the support of Wesfarmers for publication of these ANZAC Day Services. SUPPORTED BY 22 The Listening Post MARCH 2017

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ANZAC Day Gunfire Breakfast

With the closure of ANZAC House we would like to remind members that ANZAC Club is unable to provide refreshments or food at 28 St Georges Terrace. We encourage members to attend the ANZAC Day Gunfire Breakfast for a gold coin donation at Stirling Gardens (adjacent to Council House) from 7.00am to 9.00am. The event will cater for up to 2,000 people. The event is proudly supported by Rotary Club of Heirisson.

Vehicles Jeeps RSLWA offers a unique service to those men and This information is required. women who served in the armed services. If you A. Each Veteran is to have a name tag with the are unable to physically march for any reason, following on it. we will arrange for a driver to collect you (or the passenger, if you are assisting) from your home, • Veteran’s Name. - Veteran’s Age. - Veteran’s take you into Perth to take part in the parade Unit. - Veterans Contact Details of Family/Carer. and service in a car, then home again. B. Drop off point prior to Parade: The service is not able to simply take you to • Assembly area, Barrack ST. (close to St Georges Perth so you can March. Any passenger we Tce.) or Langley Park (pump station). collect must stay with the vehicle. Our drivers C. Drop off point after parade/service. always provide morning tea for passengers. Phone: Bob Wise 0422 064 453. bob.wise@ We can deal with minor medical issues and hotmail.com [email protected] have had passengers with a range of conditions, including mild dementia. There is no cost for this service. Phone: Cassandra Brennan 0402 845 459 [email protected] SUPPORTED BY 24 The Listening Post MARCH 2017 ANZAC DAY SERVICES 2017 ANZAC DAY SERVICES 2017

CITY OF PERTH – PARADE AND SERVICES

Sunset Services and St Georges Terrace at 9.00am, followed by veteran-carrying STATE WAR MEMORIAL, KINGS PARK AND BOTANIC GARDEN vehicles and military jeeps, and the Ex-Services Unit, Corps, EACH EVENING FROM 20 APRIL TO 24 APRIL AT 5.00PM – 5.30PM. Regimental Associations Sunset Services conducted around the Flame of Remembrance start at The March will head east along St Georges Terrace, turn right onto Victoria Avenue and into Langley Park. To secure a good 5.00pm and finish at approximately 5.30pm. The Services will be held over viewing area at the March, we suggest you arrive around five evenings and will focus on a different theme each evening with the 8.30am. The Parade route extends along St Georges Terrace program including a wreath laying ceremony. from Barrack Street to Victoria Avenue. Evening 1 April 20 75th Anniversary – Bomber Command Operations. Commemorative Service Evening 2 April 21 LANGLEY PARK 11.00AM 75th Anniversary – Battles of El Alamein & Kokoda. The Commemorative Service program will feature the Salvation Evening 3 April 22 Army Perth Fortress Band and choir brought together from the 75th Anniversary – HMAS Perth & USS Houston Sinking. Perth Modern School Choirs, Chorus Angelicus, Phoenix and Evening 4 April 23 Schola Cantori. The Service concludes at 11.45am. 75th Anniversary – Massacre of Vyner Brooke. Seating will be provided for 1,000 people at the Commemorative Evening 5 April 24 Service, standing areas are also available. Proceedings can be 100th Anniversary – Battles of Bullecourt and Passchendale. easily seen on large screens. Dawn Service Public Transport STATE WAR MEMORIAL, KINGS PARK AND BOTANIC GARDEN 5.50AM – 7.00AM It is recommended that you take public transport to ANZAC Day The Dawn Service will be conducted at the State War Memorial on Fraser events. Avenue commencing at 6.00am. We recommend arriving from 4.00am Transperth will be running special event train and shuttle bus onwards. Some travel delays may be experienced, so please plan your services to get you to Kings Park in time for the Dawn Service. journey and allow extra time to get to the Commemoration. Please note Trains will arrive into Perth Station and free shuttle busses to at 5.50am lights will go out and at 6.00am all will be quiet as the Service Kings Park will depart from Perth Busport. commences. DAWN SERVICE – Special Access: Parking and Seating There will also be a Kings Park internal shuttle service (Route Parking passes and reserved seating accreditation are available for aged, infirm 621) operating between the Vietnam War Memorial at Synergy and disabled veterans. Accreditation and parking passes can be obtained by Parkland and the coach terminus near Wadjuk. contacting RSLWA on (08) 9287 3799. [email protected] Please plan your journey and allow extra time to get to your Gunfire Breakfast event, especially the Dawn Service. STIRLING GARDENS FROM 7.00AM – 9.00AM In recognition of the great sacrifice made by the men and women The community is invited to attend a Gunfire Breakfast for a gold coin of our armed forces, all veterans, serving and returned services donation, to share the spirit of ANZAC Day. The breakfast will be held in personnel wearing service uniforms, campaign ribbons or Stirling Gardens on St Georges Terrace (adjacent to Council House). The event will cater for up to 2,000 people. medals can travel free on ANZAC Day. There is plenty of parking at train stations and parking on ANZAC Day is free. MARCH For more information on Transperth services and to plan your BARRACK STREET, ST GEORGES TERRACE, VICTORIA AVENUE 9.00AM - journey, please visit www.transperth.wa.gov.au or call 13 62 13. 11.00AM Hearing or speech impaired? Call via NRS 133 677 and ask for The Australian Defence Force will step off from the corner of Barrack Street 13 62 13. SUPPORTED BY The Listening Post MARCH 2017 25 ~ ANZACANZAC DAY PROVISIONAL DAY SERVICES ORDER 2017 OF MARCH ~ TUESDAY, 25 APRIL 2017

1 Defence Reps (RAN, Army, RAAF) 10 x Australian National Flags C Perth Metro Pipe Band Mounted Police 10 x New Zealand National Flags RAN Clearance Divers Assoc WW1 Banners & Victoria Cross Recipient DEFENCE FORCES CONTINGENT Far East Strategic Reserve (Navy) Assoc Banners – Escorted by Westralian Great War Vietnam Logistics Support Veterans Assoc (incl RAN Band – WA Detachment Living History Assoc HMAS Sydney II) Royal Australian Navy Legacy Wards Australian Army Band Perth Defensively Equipped Merchant Ships Assoc War Widows Guild Australian Army Tingira Association 2 Jeeps Trinity College Pipes and Drums and Coastal 3 Veteran Carrying Cars Scottish Pipe Band ARMY SECTION D The Royal Agricultural Society of WA Brass Royal Australian Air Force NAVAL SECTION 7 Wing Air Force Cadet Drum Corps Band B Perth Fortress Salvation Army Band 6th Aust Division Cavalry Regiment Assoc (Band 1) Naval Assoc of Aust (WA) Section State Australian Navy Cadets (WA) Executive Australian Army Cadets Royal Australian Armoured Corps Assoc (WA Naval Assoc (City of Perth Sub-Section) 7 Wing Air Force Cadet Drum Corps Branch) WRANS-RAN Women’s Association WA (Band 2) 1st Armoured Regiment Assoc Fleet Air Arm Assoc of Aust WA Division 7 Wing Australian Air Force Cadets 3rd Cavalry Regiment Assoc HMAS Perth National Assoc WA Police Pipe Band HMAS Brisbane Assoc Royal Australian Armoured Corps Vietnam WA Police HMAS Hobart Assoc Veterans Assoc Police Rangers Scotch College Pipe Band (Band 1) Royal Australian Artillery Assoc of WA WA Fire & Emergency Services Concert Churchlands Senior High School (Band 1) HMAS Sydney Assoc Band 101 Field Battery Assoc Department of Fire & Emergency Services RAN WWII Heavy Cruisers (HMAS Canberra 102 Field Battery Assoc Fire & Emergency Services Cadet Corps Assoc, HMAS Australia Assoc, HMAS Shropshire Assoc) 104 Field Battery Assoc EX-SERVICE CONTINGENT RAN Communications Branch Assoc 2/7th Field Regiment Artillery Assoc A Town of Victoria Park Brass Band “N” Class Destroyers Assoc 2/3rd Aust Composite AA Regiment Assoc State Presidents’ of RSL, Naval Assoc, RAAF Tribal Class Destroyers Assoc RAE Ex-Servicemen’s Assoc (Engineer Units) Assoc, & Perth Legacy of WA (HMAS Arunta, HMAS Warramunga, HMAS Bataan) Royal Australian Survey Corps Assoc

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E Churchlands Senior High School (Band 2) City Of Cockburn Pipe Band The Royal Agricultural Society of WA Brass Royal Australian Signals Assoc Australian Army Training Team Vietnam Assoc Band (AATTV) Vietnam Veterans Assoc 2/11th AIF Battalion Assoc HQ 1 Australian Task Force Assoc K Perth Metro Pipe Band 2/16th AIF Battalion Assoc 161 (Indep) Recce Flight Assoc Honouring Indigenous War Graves Assoc 2/26th AIF Battalion Assoc Australian Intelligence Corps Assoc (WA) Australian Peacekeeper & Peacemaker Veterans’ Royal Australian Corps of Transport & Royal Assoc 51 ACU Swan Regiment Drums & Pipes Australian Army Service Corps Assoc Gulf War/Peacekeepers Assoc 2/28th Battalion & 24th Anti Tank Coy Assoc 1 Australian Field Hospital Assoc Defence Reserves Assoc 2/32nd Battalion Assoc Field Ambulance Assoc (incl 2/13th) H City of Perth Brass Band National Servicemen’s’ Assoc 2/43rd Battalion Assoc Royal Australian Army Ordnance Corps Assoc 48th & 2/48th Battalion Assoc Royal Australian Electrical & Mechanical COMMONWEALTH & ALLIED 2/3rd Machine Gunners Battalion Assoc Engineers Assoc FORCES SECTION 2/4th Machine Gun Battalion Assoc Royal Australian Army Pay Corps Assoc L Churchlands Senior High School (Band 1) 13th Brigade AIF Group (16th AIF Battalion Scotch College Pipe Band (Band 2) New Zealand Ex-Service Men and Women Assoc, 11th AIF Battalion, 28th, 44th Battalion Military Police Assoc Ex-Royal New Zealand Navy Assoc’s) Royal Australian Army Nursing Corps Assoc Women’s Royal Australian Army Corps Assoc British Ex-Services Assoc F Presbyterian Ladies College Officer Training Unit Scheyville Royal Marines Assoc Royal Australia Regiment Association Australian Red Cross Assoc Royal Green Jackets Assoc 1 RAR Airborne Forces Assoc of WA 2 RAR AIR FORCE SECTION Churchlands Senior High School (Band 2) 2/4 RAR I WA Police Pipe Band North American Veterans’ Unit 3 RAR Royal Australian Air Force Assoc Rhodesian Assoc Pathfinders Assoc South African Military Veterans Organisation of 4 RAR Bomber Command Veterans Aust 5 RAR No. 25 City of Perth Squadron Branch Assoc 5/7 RAR RAAF Police Assoc M WA Sikh Band 6 RAR WA Fire & Emergency Services Concert Sikh Ex-Servicemen Australian Army Band Perth Band Greek Australian Ex-Servicemen’s Assoc 7 RAR No. 3 Telecommunications Assoc Korean Ex-Servicemen Assoc 8 RAR RAAF Ubon Assoc Polish Ex-Servicemen RAAF Vietnam Veterans Assoc 8/9 RAR Turkish Ex-Servicemen No 9 Squadron Assoc 7 Wing Air Force Cadets Drum Corps 9 RAR WRAAF Branch Assoc (Band 1)

G RAN Band TRI-SERVICE CONTINGENTS Vietnamese Ex-Servicemen Combined Commandos Squadron Assoc (incl 2/2 J Town of Victoria Park Brass Band Relatives of Deceased Veterans Commando Squadron) Australian Ex-Services Atomic Survivors Scouts Royal Western Australian Regiment Assoc (incl Assoc Girl Guides 16th Btn Cameron Highlanders) National Malaya & Borneo Veterans Assoc 7 Wing Air Force Cadets Drum Corps Australian SAS Assoc (including KSEAVA) (Band 2)

ANZAC Day Commemorative MARCH PROTOCOLS

The Dawn Service, Gunfire Breakfast, ANZAC needed. That carer should be of an age • NOK are to wear medals on the right breast Day Parade, and ANZAC Day Commemorative where they can directly assist the veteran. (left breast is reserved for the original Service are the prime opportunities to • Veterans having difficulty completing the owners). remember those who gave so much for our March are encouraged to use the transport • Media services have been advised not to country – especially those who are no longer provided, but must remain in the vehicle conduct interviews ‘on the move’ during with us. until the March is complete. the March. In respect of participating in the ANZAC Day • If a veteran must fall out of the March, • Veterans are requested not to join or leave Commemorative March, participants should he/she should be directed to a Marshall the March other than at the Assembly or be aware that the consensus of the returned for assistance. Unit Associations should Dispersal points. servicemen and women, who form the body continue so as not to disrupt the movement • Only recognised National Flags are to be of this March, is that they be allowed to retain of the March. carried in the Parade the integrity of their individual units for as long • NOK should march behind the veterans and as possible. be old enough to march the full distance • Please note that this is not a cultural without assistance. Please note baby parade but a March for ADF, and While they recognise the importance of, and prams are not permitted. Ex-Service personnel, and National Dress respect the participation of next-of-kin (NOK), • NOK representation should be restricted to and NOK not wearing medals they request the following guidelines be is not supported. observed by all participants: one per veteran. Attire should be neat and tidy out of respect to the fallen (torn denim, We would be grateful if you adopted these • All marchers should conform to forming up sporting attire, dirty joggers etc are not guidelines and by doing so you will not only and marching four abreast. acceptable standards). honour your fallen comrades and forebears, • Veterans should march directly behind their • Carrying pictures of relatives is not but you will also help maintain the ANZAC unit banner, accompanied by one carer if supported. tradition we are all so proud of. SUPPORTED BY The Listening Post MARCH 2017 27 ANZAC DAY SERVICES 2017

APRIL 25 METRO EVENTS 6.00am Dawn Service, Blackboy Hill Commemorative Site. Parking: Fraser Reserve, cnr Fraser Road and Woolowara in Greenmount. APPLECROSS Dawn Service – lights and traffic management to Fraser Reserve. APRIL 23 Contact: Roy Jewell. [email protected] 0409 294 213 10.15am Commemorative March and Service, Wireless Hill, Booragoon. Other Information: Light refreshments available after the Dawn Service. Parking: Available at Wireless Hill public carparks. Access off Almondbury Road, Ardross. Wheelchair friendly. BELMONT Contact: Barry O’Neill. [email protected] APRIL 4 9259 5151/0401 804 624 10.00am Combined school ANZAC service, War Memorial, Faulkner Park, ARMADALE Wright Street, Cloverdale. APRIL 25 APRIL 23 5.15am Parade assembles at Armadale RSL. 5.20am Parade form up, 1 2.00pm City of Belmont ANZAC Service, War Memorial, Faulkner Park, Commerce Avenue. 5.30am Parade marches off. 5.40am Dawn Service Wright Street, Cloverdale. commences. 7.00am Gunfire Breakfast. APRIL 25 Contact: Anthony Wilton. [email protected] 0415 440 150 5.45am Dawn Service, War Memorial, Faulkner Park, Wright Street, Cloverdale. 7.30am Gunfire Breakfast, City of Belmont RSL, 22 Leake Street, BALLAJURA Ascot. All day entertainment and light lunch. APRIL 25 Contact: Steve Toon. [email protected] 5.50am Dawn Service, Ballajura War Memorial Peace Park, Illawarra 9478 2329/0412 422 760 Crescent South, Ballajura. Gunfire Breakfast (gold coin donation) will be served afterwards. BICTON – PALMYRA Parking: Ballajura Community College carpark. APRIL 25 Contact: Michael Clarke. [email protected] 6.00am Dawn Service outside RSL, 28 Foss Street, Bicton. 7.00am Gunfire 9206 5402/0421 056 533 Breakfast. BEDFORD – MORLEY Parking: Opposite RSL Sub-Branch behind McDonald’s. Contact: Kevin Hastie. 9339 6401 APRIL 23 Other Information: Finger food provided at Sub-Branch from 12:30pm with 2.00pm Memorial Service, cnr of Beaufort and Salisbury Streets, Bedford. a live band (Twice Shy) from 1.00pm. After the service meet at the RSL Hall, cnr of Grand Promenade and Craven Street for light refreshments. Contact: Colin Robb. [email protected] 9276 2683 BULLSBROOK & DISTRICTS APRIL 25 BELLEVUE 5.45am Street March. 6.00am Dawn Service. 7.00am Gunfire Breakfast. APRIL 24 Parking: Local school, surrounding streets, rear carpark, RSL Hall. 5.15pm Sunset Service, Blackboy Hill Commemorative Site. Contact: Penny de Grussa. [email protected] 0411 043 887 SUPPORTED BY 28 The Listening Post MARCH 2017 ANZAC DAY SERVICES 2017 ANZAC DAY SERVICES 2017

and Maffina Parade, Ellenbrook.6.00am March on. 6.10am Dawn service. CAMBRIDGE 7.15am Gunfire Breakfast. APRIL 25 Parking: Ample parking spaces. 7.45am March/form up in front of West Leederville Town Hall. 8.00am Contact: Cass McQueen. secretary@[email protected] Morning service at Cenotaph. 9.00am Breakfast at Bowling Club. 0424 190 604 Parking: Parking on site at the Cenotaph including disabled bays and good wheelchair access. FREMANTLE CITY Contact: Alan Wilson. [email protected] 0417 908 262 APRIL 25 5.30am Dawn Service, Monument Hill, Fremantle. 10.30am ANZAC Parade CANNING DISTRICTS through Fremantle. 12.30pm Family and Two-up, Kings Square, Fremantle. APRIL 25 Contact: Rob Cashman. [email protected] 0466 650 312 6.00am Dawn Service followed by a Gunfire Breakfast.7.45am ANZAC Day March. 8.00am Service at War Memorial. GOSNELLS Parking: Parking at Sub-Branch, 162 Wharf Street and in George Way, APRIL 25 Cannington. 6.00am Assemble at Coles carpark, Gosnells City Centre. 6.30am March off Terry Reynolds. 9398 4928 Contact: to Memorial. 7.00am Service starts at Memorial. 8.00am Gunfire Breakfast. Parking: Coles carpark. CLAREMONT Contact: Fred Batt. [email protected] 0419 040 820 APRIL 25 7.30am Service, Claremont War Memorial, cnr Stirling Highway and Bay JOONDALUP CITY View Terrace. Lions Club Breakfast to follow in Claremont Park. APRIL 25 Contact: Town of Claremont. [email protected] 9285 4300 5.45am Dawn Service, Ocean Reef Memorial, Boat Harbor Quays, Ocean Reef. 6.30am Gunfire Breakfast, Ocean Reef Sea Sports Club, no bookings COCKBURN required. APRIL 25 Parking: Parking at Ocean Reef Marina, no charge. 5.30am Dawn Service. 6.15am Gunfire Breakfast.9.15am Form up, Contact: Ken Beven. [email protected] Cockburn RSL, 73 Frederick Road, Hamilton Hill. March to Cockburn Memorial Hall, Rockingham Road and Carrington Street cnr, Hamilton Hill. 10.15am Main Parade and Service, sausage sizzle at Sub-Branch to follow. KALAMUNDA APRIL 22 APRIL 28 10.30am Assemble for local March down Haynes Street (if possible – 9.30am Youth parade. Field of Poppies Memorial, Spearwood Avenue, roadworks), left into Canning Road to Kostera Oval Memorial. Service Spearwood. Schools’ March from City of Cockburn. followed by light refreshments at RSL Hall, Canning Road, Kalamunda. Contact: Kay Cleak. [email protected] 0439 833 501 APRIL 25 5.45am Assemble at Kostera Oval Memorial. 6.00am Dawn Service followed COTTESLOE by Gunfire Breakfast at the Agricultural Hall next to Memorial. APRIL 25 Parking: Kalamunda RSL Hall, Kalamunda Senior High School, and local side 6.45am Personnel form up at top gate. 7.00am Dawn Service at main lawn. streets. 7.45am Gunfire Breakfast in War Memorial, Town Hall. Contact: Chris Hannah. [email protected] 0401 146 807 Parking: ACROD parking outside Civic Centre, Main Entrance. All other parking on and off street around the Civic Centre. KELMSCOTT – ROLEYSTONE Contact: Jon Sciortino. [email protected] 0410 446 655 APRIL 25 6.00am Dawn Service, Rushton Park Cenotaph, River Road. DAWESVILLE 3.00pm Afternoon Service, Kelmscott Hall, Kelmscott. APRIL 25 Contact: Henry Zelones. [email protected] 6.00am Dawn Service, Dawesville War Memorial, Estuary Drive. 7.00am Gunfire Breakfast. Port Bouvard Recreation and Sporting Club, 1 Thisbe KWINANA Drive. APRIL 25 Contact: Stan Davies. [email protected] 0418 903 722/0439 429 447 5.15am Entertainment – Singer/Guitarist – John Logan. 6.00am Dawn Service. 6.30am Gunfire Breakfast – Medina Hall.10.20am ANZAC Day March, Form up Hoyle Road, Medina. 11.00am ANZAC Day Service, War EASTERN REGIONAL Memorial, Pace Road, Medina. 11.45am Light lunch and refreshments. APRIL 25 Parking: Allocated for official guests and disabled adjacent to Memorial. 6.00am Dawn Service, Halliday Park, Bayswater. 9.00am Morning Service, General public are to utilise Medina Shopping Precinct carpark. Stirling Square, Guildford. 10.45am March/form up near Parker Street and Contact: Terry Rusden. [email protected] 0431 927 259 Old Perth Road, Bassendean Memorial. 12.30pm Light lunch at RSL Hall for members, 10 Kenny Street, Bassendean. MANDURAH Parking: All street parking. APRIL 25 Contact: Ashley Vince. [email protected] 0428 788 703 5.30am Dawn Service. 7.00am Gunfire Breakfast, City of Mandurah RSL Sub-Branch, 22 Third Avenue. 9.30am Main service, parade form up on ELLENBROOK Pinjarra Road. 10.30am Parade step off. Service at Mandurah War Memorial. APRIL 25 On completion of March public are invited back to the RSL for fellowship. 5.45am Assemble, Ellenbrook District Open Space, corner Bordeaux Lane Parking: Available on Hall Park adjacent to the Memorial off Leighton Street. SUPPORTED BY The Listening Post MARCH 2017 29 ANZAC DAY SERVICES 2017

Access parking is available for those with an ACROD sticker. Members of the Street. SES will be directing parking. Parking: Attendants will be in position on both North Beach Road and Contact: Teresa Williams. [email protected] 9581 4781 Kitchener Street. Contact: Rob Sweet. [email protected] 0417 654 533 MOSMAN PARK Other Information: The area is wheelchair friendly but with limited seating. APRIL 25 7.30am Gunfire Breakfast, Alf Adams Pavilion, Solomon Street.10.00am NORTHBRIDGE Service at Memorial Park, Bayview Terrace with fellowship afterwards. APRIL 25 Contact: Kevin Poynton. 0421 380 451 12.00pm Vietnamese Service with Gunfire Breakfast, U&I Café, Shop 4-5/45 Francis Street. MT HAWTHORN Contact: Than Nguyen. [email protected] 0413 354 031 APRIL 25 10.30am March east from cnr Scarborough Beach Road and Flinders Street OSBORNE PARK to Axford Park. 10.40am Catafalque Party Mounts (TBC). 11.00am Fly-past APRIL 25 (TBC). 11.05am Service, Axford Park, including Last Post and laying of floral tributes. 12.00pm Light refreshments for community. 12.30pm Sub-Branch 6.30am – 7.30am Short March stepping off 6.35am from Hamilton Street luncheon. to Sub-Branch Memorial for a Service and Tiger Moth aircraft flyover at the Slouch Hat Memorial on the cnr of Cape and Main Street, Osborne Park. Limited at Axford Park, street parking available. Road closures will Parking: Service supported by Bugler and Choir and followed by a donation Gunfire be communicated via MT Hawthorn Sub-Branch Facebook page and City of Breakfast (sausage sizzle) with refreshments available. Vincent website. Parking: Ample. Nearby street and service road parking. Contact: CMDR Royce Spencer. 0419 937 783 Michael Nel. [email protected] Other Information: Community support for the March is appreciated. All Contact: serving and ex-serving personnel and/or their families are invited to March. Other Information: Public wreaths may be laid. RSVP via contact details above. PERTH MT LAWLEY – INGLEWOOD APRIL 20 - 24 APRIL 25 Sunset Service 5.00pm - 5.30pm – See main article. 8.00am Mt Lawley Cenotaph. Cnr Queens Crescent & Clifton Street. 8.45am Held over five evenings. Different theme every night. Gunfire Breakfast, Mt Lawley Bowl Club Breakfast (bookings required). Other information: www.rslwa.org.au Parking: Restricted from 7.00am. Road closed adjacent to Cenotaph. APRIL 25 Contact: Joan Dalglish or Oliver Lovelle. [email protected] 9262 Dawn Service 5.50am - 7.00am – See main article. 8594/0409 898 806 State War Memorial, Fraser Avenue, Kings Park & Botanic Garden. Other information: www.rslwa.org.au MUNDARING Gunfire Breakfast7.00am - 9.00am APRIL 25 Stirling Gardens, cnr St Georges Terrace and Barrack Street, Perth City. 3.00pm March and Service, Mundaring Memorial Gardens, Great Eastern The community is invited to attend a Gunfire Breakfast for a gold coin Highway. donation, to share the spirit of ANZAC Day. The event will cater for up to Contact: Kellie Ruxton. [email protected] 0410 326 401 2,000 people. Other information: www.rslwa.org.au NEDLANDS March 9.00am – See route maps. APRIL 25 Perth City Streets 8.30am Commemorative Service, Dalkeith Memorial. The Australian Defence Force will step off from the corner of Barrack Street Parking: Street parking. Nedlands Council arrangements. and St Georges Terrace at 9.00am, followed by veteran-carrying vehicles Contact: Barry Nunn. [email protected] 0408 540 082 and military jeeps, and the Ex-Services Unit, Corps, Regimental Associations. The March will head east along St Georges Terrace, turn right onto Victoria NOLLAMARA Avenue and into Langley Park. APRIL 23 Other information: www.rslwa.org.au 10.00am March from RSL Sub-Branch, 68 Sylvia Street Nollamara around Commemorative Service 11.00am - 11.45am the block. 10.30am Arrive back at Sub-Branch. 10.45am Memorial Service, Langley Park RSL Sub-Branch. 11.30am Light lunch and entertainment provided. All The March will enter Langley Park off Victoria Street. The Commemorative welcome to attend and dress standards apply. Service program will feature the Salvation Army Perth Fortress Band APRIL 25 and choir brought together from the Perth Modern School Choirs, Chorus 6.00am Dawn Service at Cenotaph outside RSL, 68 Sylvia Street Nollamara. Angelicus, Phoenix and Schola Cantori. 6.30am Gunfire Breakfast inside RSL Hall.12.30pm Light lunch. 2.00pm Other information: www.rslwa.org.au Two-up inside RSL Hall. 4.00pm Live music. Parking: Along Sylvia Street and rear of RSL Hall also at Autumn Centre PORT KENNEDY carpark next to RSL. APRIL 25 Contact: Bindi. [email protected] 9344 1966 6.00am Dawn Service, Rockingham Village Green, hosted by City of Rockingham Sub-Branch. 7.00am Gunfire Breakfast, Port Kennedy Sub- NORTH BEACH Branch. 10.00am March through Rockingham followed by a service at the APRIL 25 memorial. 12.30pm Fellowship, band, two-up and refreshments. 5.45am Dawn Service, Memorial, cnr of North Beach Road and Kitchener Contact: Steve Elliot. [email protected] 9524 5855/0447 447 493 SUPPORTED BY 30 The Listening Post MARCH 2017 ANZAC DAY SERVICES 2017 ANZAC DAY SERVICES 2017

Road. 7.30am Morning tea. Public invited. QUINNS ROCKS Parking: Available in Onslow Road and Herbert Road. APRIL 25 Contact: Peter Hopper. [email protected] 9381 9558 5.45am Arrival. 6.00am Dawn Service. 7.00am Gunfire Breakfast, Quinns Rocks Sports Club, Tapping Way. 2.00pm Two-up. SIR JOHN MONASH Parking: At Quinns Rocks Sports Club, Tapping Way, and at Gumblossom APRIL 25 Community Centre, Gumblossom Way. Dawn Service to begin immediately following the State service, Jewish War Contact: Peter Meldrum. [email protected] 0421 116 599 Memorial, Kings Park. All are welcome. Parking: Limited. RIVERTON Contact: Warren Austin. [email protected] 9375 3181 APRIL 25 5.45am Fall in. 6.00am Dawn Service at Memorial in front of Sub-Branch at SOUTH PERTH 153 High Road, Willetton. Followed by Gunfire Breakfast. APRIL 25 Parking: Ample parking available at both front and rear of Sub-Branch. 7.00am Members from the 3rd Squadron, Pilbara Regiment, RSL Members Contact: Bill Collidge. [email protected] 0404 426 855 and Scouts March from South Terrace to the Memorial, South Perth Council offices, cnr South Terrace and Sandgate Street, South Perth. The service ROCKINGHAM will include wreath laying by community groups, government and individuals. APRIL 25 Morning tea to follow in Council Hall. 5.30am Dawn Service at Cenotaph, Flinders Lane. 7.00am Gunfire Breakfast Parking: Sandgate Street oval. at PCYC, Emma Street. 10.00am March/Form up in front of Churchill Park, Contact: Bonnie Atkinson. [email protected] 9450 2362 Rockingham Beach Road. 10.30am March step off. 11.00am Main service at Cenotaph, Flinders Lane. SUBIACO Parking: Access to Flinders Lane, Rockingham Beach Road, Kent Street and Rail Terrace will close from 9.00am until 12.00pm therefore limited parking APRIL 25 available on the foreshore. Catch 555 Bus from Railway Station or Shopping 8.00am Assemble at the Subiaco Post Office, Rokeby Road.8.10am March Centre to Foreshore area. off lead by City of Perth band. 8.25am Service, Subiaco Memorial, cnr Contact: Mark Weldon. [email protected] 9592 4222/0437 109 632 Rokeby and Hammersley Roads. Contact: Dennis Williams. [email protected] ROTTNEST ISLAND Other Information: Subiaco City Council will provide morning tea after the service. APRIL 25 6.00am Dawn Service on the grassed area outside Dôme Café presided over by Australian Navy Officers. Children’s activities at Kingston Barracks include VICTORIA PARK biscuit baking, Marches and writing postcards to soldiers. Early morning APRIL 24 ferries will be available from Hillarys and Fremantle. 5.45pm ANZAC Eve Service, 1 Fred Bell Parade, East Victoria Park, Please Contact: Rottnest Island Authority. www.ria.wa.gov.au 9432 9300 arrive early, we will commence strictly at 5.55pm. Tea/coffee and light supper following this Service. SCARBOROUGH Parking: Ample parking in Playfield Park Reserve, access via Devenish APRIL 24 Street. 6.00pm All-night Vigil by 1 Wembley Downs Scout Group Commences. Contact: Jacquie Liddiard. [email protected] 9361 8802/0432 201 440 APRIL 25 6.00am All-night Vigil by 1 Wembley Downs Scout Group Concludes. 3.00pm ANZAC Day Ceremony commences with slow March by Wembley WANNEROO Downs Scout Group. Ceremony follows concluding with NZ and Australian APRIL 25 National Anthems and adjourn to adjacent Hall for Afternoon Tea. 5.45am Assembly followed by inaugural Dawn Service at The Wanneroo War Contact: Malcolm F Till FCPA. 9341 5416/0439 415 414 Memorial, Wanneroo. 7.00am Parade of Veterans and community followed by a Gunfire Breakfast. SERPENTINE – JARRAHDALE Contact: Jack Le Cras OAM. 9409 1014 APRIL 25 There are two services: Dawn Service and Commemorative Service both at YANCHEP – TWO ROCKS ANZAC Crescent Memorial Park, cnr Doley Road, Byford. APRIL 25 Dawn Service: Seated by 5.45am for 6.00am start. 7.00am Gunfire 5.45am Dawn Service, followed by Gunfire Breakfast, Yanchep Sports & Breakfast. Social Club. 11.30am Main Service, Yanchep National Park. Two up to follow. Commemorative Service: 8.15am Parade form up. 9.00am Service Contact: Malcolm Gow. [email protected] 9561 2217 commences. 10.00am Morning tea. Parking: Vacant block on Mead Street, opposite ANZAC Crescent Memorial YOKINE – JOONDANNA Park, Byford. APRIL 25 Contact: Shana McKay. 0417 499 516 12.30pm Guests arrive, met by President of the Yokine – Joondanna Sub- Branch, Yokine Districts Bowling Club, 10 Wordsworth Avenue. 12.45pm SHENTON PARK Service, with welcome by Secretary Mick Tuttle. 1.15pm Service concludes APRIL 25 with national anthem. 6.50am Parade assembles at the cnr of King Street and Onslow Road. Contact: Graham Stevens. [email protected] 7.00am Service, outside Shenton Park Community Centre, 240 Onslow 9370 2814/0419 934 219 SUPPORTED BY The Listening Post MARCH 2017 31 ANZAC DAY SERVICES 2017

Street. 6.30am Gunfire Breakfast, RSL Hall, Forrest Street.10.30am Form REGIONAL EVENTS up, RSL Hall. 10.45am Service, Cenotaph. 12.00pm Light lunch, RSL Hall. Contact: Irene Oram. [email protected] 9646 0470/0439 923 501 ALBANY APRIL 25 BODDINGTON 5.30am Dawn Service: MT Clarence. 6.00am Gunfire Breakfast, Albany APRIL 25 Entertainment Centre. 10.00am ANZAC Day Parade, York Street. 10.30am 6.00am ANZAC Service, Memorial Park, Bannister Road, Boddington. ANZAC Memorial Service, ANZAC Peace Park. Gunfire Breakfast at completion of ANZAC Service, RSL Hall, Hotham Road, Parking: General parking available at Albany Entertainment Centre car park. Boddington. ACROD parking available adjacent to ANZAC Peace Park. Parking: Street parking is available. Contact: Laurie Fraser. [email protected] 0400 446 954 Contact: Kevin Standen. [email protected] 0428 848 802 BAKERS HILL BOULDER APRIL 25 APRIL 25 10.45am Service held at the Memorial in Hooper Park. 6.00am Dawn Service, Boulder, Loopline Park. 6.30am Gunfire Breakfast, Parking: Next to Hooper Park. RSL Club, Piesse Street. 9.00am March from RSL Cub down Burt Street. Contact: Lin Booth. [email protected] 0428 612 480 9.30am Ceremony at Loopline Park. 10.00am Drinks, RSL Club. 12.00pm Lunch, RSL Club. BENCUBBIN Parking: Boulder RSL Club, Piesse Street. APRIL 25 Contact: Jan Le Brun. 9021 9635 6.00am Dawn Service, Mukinbudin War Memorial, Maddock Street. Gunfire Breakfast to follow. 9.30am Service, Bencubbin War Memorial, Bencubbin BOYUP BROOK Recreation Centre. Morning tea to follow. 11.00am Service, Beacon War APRIL 25 Memorial, Lucas Street. Morning tea to follow. 5.30am Dawn Service at the Memorial, Abel Street, Boyup Brook. Gunfire Contact: Len Cargeeg. [email protected] 9685 1274/0428 851 Breakfast, Town Hall following the Memorial. 10.15am March assembles 274 outside the Commonwealth Bank, Abel Street. 10.40am March to War Memorial. 10.45am Memorial Service commences. BEVERLEY Parking: Available at Council Carpark and at the back of the Town Hall on APRIL 25 Cowley Street. 5.40am Form up, Post Office.5.45am Dawn Service, Cenotaph, Vincent Contact: Davina Dearden. [email protected] 0439 031 909 SUPPORTED BY 32 The Listening Post MARCH 2017 ANZAC DAY SERVICES 2017 ANZAC DAY SERVICES 2017

Other Information: After the Memorial Service a late morning tea will be held at the Town Hall. CUNDERDIN APRIL 25 BROOKTON 11.00am ANZAC Parade and Service, Cunderdin War Memorial, Main Street. APRIL 25 Contact: Christine Fulwood/Graham Cooper. [email protected] 9635 1240/0417 175 266 5.45am Assemble at Memorial Park, Brookton Highway. 6.00am Dawn Service. 7.00am Gunfire Breakfast, RSL Rooms, Robinson Road.10.15am Marchers assemble at Fire Station. 10.27am March off. 10.30am DARKAN Commemoration Service. Morning tea follows Commemoration Service. APRIL 25 Contact: Kim Stedman [email protected] 10.45am March from Shire Hall. 11.00am Service, Darkan Memorial, followed by lunch at the Men’s Shed. BROOME Contact: Gerry Harnett. 0427 272 635 APRIL 25 5.15am Dawn Service at Bedford Memorial Park. 6.00am Gunfire Breakfast DENMARK at RSL, 18 Barker Street. 12.00pm Normal menu for lunch and dinner. APRIL 25 Parking: Weld Street and surrounding area plus the RSL carpark. 5.40am Dawn Service, Denmark Memorial, cnr South Coast Highway Contact: Sandy Long. [email protected] and Horsley Road. Followed by Gunfire Breakfast, Norm Thornton Park. 9196 0083/0417 119 890 10.30am Form up at Denmark RSL Hall, Strickland Street. 10.40am March to Denmark Memorial. 11.00am Fly-past and traditional service followed by a BUNBURY light lunch at RSL Hall. APRIL 25 Parking: Within CBD and carparks. 4.30am Dawn Service, RSL Hall, 19 Spencer Street, Bunbury. Tea/coffee/ Contact: Mark Davies. [email protected] 0448 481 066 biscuits provided at fall in. 5.45am March to ANZAC Park Memorial, Stirling Street. Live screens and extra seating for the elderly provided. 10.45am DERBY March, down Spencer Street via Stirling Street to Blair Street to Sound Shell APRIL 25 for ANZAC Service. 11.00am Main Service, Bricknell Sound Shell. 4.45am Muster, Old Fire Station, Clarendon Street. 5.00am Parade, arriving Contact: John Gelmi [email protected] 9721 3277 at Lions Park War Memorial, Loch Street, in front of Derby Civic Centre for ANZAC Service. Breakfast to follow, Derby Civic Centre. BUSSELTON Contact: Daniel Millar. [email protected] APRIL 25 5.45am Dawn Service, Busselton War Memorial. 6.15am Gunfire Breakfast, DONGARA Busselton RSL Hall. 9.45am Parade/March form up and step off from APRIL 25 Queens Street, Jetty end. 10.00am Service, Busselton War Memorial. 6.00am Dawn Service. 6.45am Gunfire Breakfast.10.45am Form up 11.00am Refreshments and activities at Busselton RSL complex. for March from Moreton Terrace to Memorial Park. 11.00am Service at Parking: Dawn Service – Adjacent parks close to Memorial plus street Memorial Park. 12.00pm BBQ luncheon and two-up at clubrooms. parking. Main service – Adjacent parks close to Memorial plus street parking. Both services have wheelchair access. Parking: Moreton Terrace and Point Leander Drive. Contact: Glenn Woodward. [email protected] 0409 081 452 Contact: Jim Gumley. [email protected] 0427 441 379 CAPEL DONNYBROOK APRIL 25 APRIL 25 6.00am Dawn Service, Peppermint Grove Bach foreshore. 7.00am Gunfire 6.00am Dawn Service, War Memorial, APEX Park, South West Highway, Breakfast, Peppermint Grove Community Centre. 10.30am Parade form up, followed by Gunfire Breakfast at the Soldiers Memorial Hall, Bentley Street. Forrest Road Capel, at Post Office.10.40am Step off. 11.00am Service, RSL 9.00am Main Service, form up, at Ayers Gardens, South West Highway. Hall, 7 Forrest Road Capel. 12.00pm Refreshments at RSL Hall. 9.30am Parade to RSL Memorial Park. 10.00am Service followed by sausage sizzle. Contact: Daryl Stevens. [email protected] 0457 832 321 Contact: Ric Evans. [email protected] 0427 319 788 CHIDLOW APRIL 25 DWELLINGUP 8.00am Gunfire Breakfast, The Chidlow Village Green.9.15am ANZAC APRIL 25 March, Memorial Avenue to ANZAC Day Memorial. 9.30am ANZAC Day 11.30am – 12.00pm Service, RSL Hall, McLarty Street, followed by Service. 10.30am - 12.00pm Morning Tea and Exhibition, Village Hall. refreshments and two-up. 12.30pm Lunch and Live Entertainment. Contact: Alf Allen. [email protected] 0427 313 178 Contact: Corrina Caswell. [email protected] 0427 966 443 ESPERANCE COLLIE APRIL 25 APRIL 25 5.50am Parade form up at Esperance Post Office.5.55am Step off. 6.00am 6.00am Dawn Service, hosted by Collie – Cardiff RSL, Soldiers Park, Dawn Service, Town Memorial, Dempster Street, followed by Rotary Gunfire Steere Street. Gunfire Breakfast at the Sub-Branch to follow.10.40am Breakfast. 10.30am Parade assembles at beach end of Andrew Street. Fall in for parade, step-off at Coles Carpark. March to Cenotaph. 11.00am 10.40am Vehicles move off. 10.45am Marchers form up, parade step off, Commemorative service, Soldiers Park. 2.00pm – 5.30pm Two-up and main Service followed by Lions Club BBQ lunch. refreshments, RSL Hall. Parking: RSL Carpark. Contact: Gary Benton. 0438 820 703 Contact: Sonja Andrews. [email protected] 0427 140 116 SUPPORTED BY The Listening Post MARCH 2017 33 ANZAC DAY SERVICES 2017

5.45am Dawn Service followed by Gunfire Breakfast.10.45am March from GASCOYNE the old Fire Station, followed by Service at the Memorial, then refreshments APRIL 25 in Kambalda Club. 5.30am Dawn Service, Carnarvon Cenotaph followed by Gunfire Breakfast at Parking: At rear of Club and on the street opposite the Bowling Green. Gascoyne RSL. 10.30am March, Stuart Street, Johnston Street, and Francis Contact: Allan Lindup. [email protected] 0402 812 222 Street followed by a Service at Cenotaph then lunch and fellowship at RSL. Contact: Edward Garrett. [email protected] 0428 411 271 KARRATHA & DISTRICTS GERALDTON CITY APRIL 25 6.00am Dawn Service, Karratha Golf Club. March and Gunfire Breakfast APRIL 25 (held by Karratha Scouts) to follow. 5.30am Assemble at McDonald’s carpark, Chapman Road. 5.55am Step Contact: Crystal Shanahan. [email protected] off to March to Birdwood House for Dawn Service. 6.00am Dawn Service 9185 8666 commences, Gunfire Breakfast will follow at completion of the service. 10.00am Assemble in Maitland Street. 10.45am Step off for March to Birdwood House for service. 11.00am Service conducted at Birdwood House. KARRIDALE – AUGUSTA Contact: Ian Herberle. [email protected] 0419 214 379 APRIL 25 Other information: Bar will be open after the Service. Two-up will again be 6.20am Dawn Service, RSL Memorial Park, corner York Street and Osnaburg on during the afternoon. Street, Augusta. 7.00am Gunfire breakfast.10.45am Main Service. 11.30am Lunch in the Park, all welcome. GREENBUSHES Parking: Street parking available. APRIL 25 Contact: Bob Stiles. [email protected] 9758 4172/0417 936 211 5.45am Parade (led by the Light Horse Troop), RSL Hall. 6.00am Dawn Service, Greenbushes Memorial. 7.00am Gunfire Breakfast, Town Hall KATANNING (adjacent to Memorial). APRIL 25 Contact: Pat Scallan. [email protected] 0427 643 508 5.30am Dawn Service, Town Memorial, Carew Street. Parking: Cliff Street and Carew Street. HARVEY Contact: Tamara Ford. [email protected] 0407 932 288 APRIL 25 6.00am Dawn Service, War Memorial, cnr Uduc Road and Young Street, KOJONUP followed by sausage sizzle at Town Hall. 10.00am Assemble for March APRIL 25 outside Parton’s IGA, Uduc Road. Proceed to War Memorial for Service 8.00am Service, RSL Hall, followed by Gunfire Breakfast.10.00am Muradup followed by refreshments in the Town Hall. service, war memorial, followed by morning tea at Muradup Hall. Contact: Trish Rumball. 9729 2943/0448 792 943 Contact: G Pember. [email protected] 9831 1136 HYDEN KONDININ APRIL 25 APRIL 25 6.15am Dawn Service, Hyden Memorial Gardens. Followed by Gunfire Breakfast. 6.15am Dawn Service, Yeerakine Rock, followed by March and ceremony, ANZAC Memorial Garden next to Town Hall, Kondinin. Gunfire Breakfast Contact: John Read. [email protected] 9889 1006 afterwards; all welcome. Parking: Bottom of Yeerakine Rock located 8kms on left along Sloan Road JURIEN BAY (2kms east of town) from its intersection with Brookton Highway. APRIL 25 Contact: John Read. [email protected] 9889 1006. 5.30am Dawn Service, Cervantes Memorial Park, Aragon Street. 10.45am Other information: Service will include the iconic laser cut 3.2m high steel Form up for main Service at Jurien Bay War Memorial, Federation Memorial silhouette statue of a horse mounted against the sunrise, representing the Park. 11.00am March on and main service at War Memorial. 12.00pm Food WWI Light Horseman from the Kondinin area. and refreshments at Jurien Bay Country Golf Club, Nineteenth Avenue. Parking: Cervantes – Plenty of street parking adjacent to Memorial Park on Aragon and Talavera Streets. Jurien Bay – Limited parking at War Memorial, KUNUNURRA with plenty of street parking on Hastings Street. APRIL 25 Contact: Barry Wilson. [email protected] 9652 1027 4.30am Dawn Service, ANZAC Hill, Victoria Highway. A Gunfire Breakfast follows. 9.15am Muster for March past, Town Service at Cenotaph, Coolibah KALGOORLIE Drive. Contact: Alan Byrnes. [email protected] APRIL 25 6.00am Dawn Service, War Memorial next to Railway station, followed by Gunfire Breakfast, Kalgoorlie Ex-Servicemen’s Club, Dugan Street.10.45am LANCELIN & COASTAL DISTRICTS Fall in opposite St Barbara’s Square for March along Hannan and Wilson APRIL 25 Streets to War Memorial. 11.30am Commemorative Service at War Memorial 5.45am Dawn Service, Harold Park, Gingin Road. 7.00am Gunfire Breakfast, followed by refreshments at Ex-Servicemen’s Club. Endeavour Tavern. Parking: Limited parking at War Memorial. Parking in streets nearby. Parking: Plenty on Gingin Road. Contact: Robyn Steenbach. [email protected] 0410 549 946 Contact: Norm Pearce. [email protected] 9655 1161 KAMBALDA LEONORA APRIL 25 APRIL 25 SUPPORTED BY 34 The Listening Post MARCH 2017 ANZAC DAY SERVICES 2017 ANZAC DAY SERVICES 2017

5.30am Dawn Service, Memorial Park, then Gunfire Breakfast, White House Parking: Grange Road – Dawn Service. Cross Street (opposite RSL Hall) – Hotel. 11.00am Main Street March, Memorial Park. Main Service. Contact: Dave Hadson. [email protected] 0427 191 047 Contact: Charlie Ferguson. [email protected] 0498 007 828 MANJIMUP NARROGIN APRIL 25 APRIL 25 6.00am Dawn Service. 11.00am Memorial Service. 5.50am Dawn Service. 9.45am March off to Memorial Park to Williams Contact: Ted Middleton. [email protected] 0429 401 016 Road. 10.00am ANZAC Service commences. (7.30am Cuballing ANZAC Service) MARGARET RIVER Contact: Hendrikus Chattillon. [email protected] 9887 5069 APRIL 25 5.30am Dawn Service, Memorial Park, cnr of Willmott Avenue and Town NEWMAN View Terrace, followed by a Gunfire Breakfast at Margaret River Districts APRIL 25 Social Club, Tunbridge Street. 11.15am Parade/March from Reuther Park, 5.35am Form up. 5.45am March to Cenotaph commences at BHP Housing cnr of Bussell Highway and Wallcliffe Road, to Memorial Park. Main Service Office.6.00am ANZAC Commemorative Dawn Service at Cenotaph, Shire followed by fellowship at Social Club, including two-up. Offices, Kalgan & Newman Drives.7.30am Community Gunfire Breakfast, Contact: Keith Simmonds. [email protected] Newman Club, Mindarra Drive. 11.00am Gold Coin BBQ and two-up, William Lynus Club, (A-Troop Depot) Laver Street. MERREDIN Parking: Best parking at Boomerang Oval (opposite Shire offices) and Iron Ore Parade. APRIL 25 Contact: Ian Thompson. [email protected] 0409 876 942 5.30am Dawn Service and Gun Breakfast. Form up at cnr of Bates and Barrack Streets to a service at War Memorial, Barrack Street. 10.45am Parade to Cummins Theatre for Main Service. Morning tea to follow. NORSEMAN Contact: Lee Holben. 9041 1611 APRIL 25 5.30am Assemble at Cenotaph. 5.45am Dawn Service, followed by Fair MOORA Dinkum Diggers Breakfast at Town Hall. Contact: [email protected] 9039 1205 APRIL 25 5.55am Dawn Service, War Memorial. 6.30am Gunfire Breakfast, Town Hall. 8.30am Memorial service to commemorate soldiers who were killed when NORTHAM a mortar shell they were examining exploded. (3km East of Moora Miling APRIL 24 Road). 9.30am Morning tea, Moora Town Hall (gold coin donation). 10.15am 6.00pm Bugle sounds Last Post at Northam Memorial Hall. Memorial Service, Town Hall. 11.00am March-past and wreath laying service APRIL 25 (RAAF fly-past). 5.55am March off outside Northam Post Office.6.00am Dawn Service, Contact: Arthur Tonkin. 9651 8010 Northam Memorial Hall. 6.45am Gunfire Breakfast, Northam Memorial Hall. 10.20am Parade form up between Home Timber & Hardware and Minson MORAWA – GUTHA Avenue. 10.40am Step off. 11.00am Service at Northam Memorial Hall. APRIL 25 Parking: Heaps. Wheelchair friendly. 10.45am Parade. March from cnr of Winfield Street and Prater Street to the Contact: Donna Prytulak. [email protected] 0409 290 972 War Memorial. 11.00am Service at War Memorial with guest speaker and Other information: Broadcast on Triple M Avon Valley 864AM wreath laying ceremony. Open to locals, groups and RSL. A light lunch will be served in the Town Hall after the service. NORTHAMPTON Parking: Prater Street and Town Hall carpark. APRIL 24 Contact: Sue Offszanka. [email protected] 5.00pm Camp out (sleeping bags only) on lawn at RSL Hall, 239 Hampton Other information: School brass band plays during service, including Last Road, Northampton. Music entertainment by ‘Moresby Rangers’ followed by Post and Reveille. a movie. Local Lions Club providing BBQ dinner. Bar open in Hall. APRIL 25 MT BARKER 5.55am March off. 6.00am Dawn Service. 7.00am Breakfast available, APRIL 25 no charge. 10.55am ANZAC Day March. 11.00am Main Commemorative 10.30am Marchers assemble at Library carpark, Lowood Road. 10.45am Service. 12.00pm Light lunch, RSL Hall. Soft drinks & ice cream for children. Service and wreath laying, War Memorial, followed by main service in the Bar open. District Hall. Afterwards a community morning tea at MT Barker Bowling Parking: Both in the main street and IGA carpark. Club. Late lunch for veterans and families at RSL rooms, Booth Street. Contact: Kevin Gill. [email protected] 0428 108 296 Parking: Ample parking available. Contact: Judy Lill. [email protected] 9851 4401/0409 086 603 PEACEFUL BAY APRIL 25 NANNUP 6.00am Dawn Service at War Memorial. Followed by Gunfire Breakfast at APRIL 24 RSL Shed. 6.00pm ANZAC Eve Dinner, RSL Hall. Contact: Joe Urquhart. [email protected] APRIL 25 5.45am Dawn Service, Nannup War Memorial. 7.00am Gunfire Breakfast, PEMBERTON RSL Hall. 11.00am Main March, War Memorial. 12.00pm Refreshments, RSL APRIL 25 Hall. 6.00am Dawn Service, RSL Memorial Park. 6.15am Light refreshments, RSL SUPPORTED BY The Listening Post MARCH 2017 35 ANZAC DAY SERVICES 2017

Library. 10.15am March form up, Pemberton Post Office.10.45am Main 6.00am Dawn Service by Mingenew Shire, Mingenew Sports Ground, Service, RSL Memorial Park. 12.00pm Gunfire Breakfast, RSL Library. followed by a Gunfire Breakfast.7.15am Assemble for March past at Parking: Main Street. Shire Hall. 7.30am Service by Carnamah Lions Club at War Memorial, Contact: Noeleen Collings. [email protected] next to Carnamah Community Roadhouse followed by Gunfire Breakfast. 0428 922 184 10.15am Assemble at Shire Offices.10.30am Main march, Three Springs, refreshments to follow in Shire Hall. PINJARRA Parking: Street parking available. APRIL 24 Contact: Con Kikeros. 0487 822 105 5.00pm ANZAC Eve Service, Coolup War Memorial, followed by light refreshments. Contact: Bev Alexander 0407 381 281 TOODYAY APRIL 25 APRIL 25 6.00am Gunfire Breakfast, Pinjarra RSL.9.00am Service at Bedingfeld 6.00am Dawn Service, War Memorial, ANZAC Avenue. 6.30am Gunfire Nursing Home. 10.30am ANZAC Parade form up, Henry Street, Pinjarra. Breakfast, Clinton Street. 10.45am Parade and Service. 12.00pm 10.45am Parade step off. 11.00am Service, Pinjarra War Memorial. Refreshments, Toodyay Club. 12.00pm Refreshments. Contact: Max Howard [email protected] 9574 2102 Contact: Mike Humphrey. [email protected] 0417 185 362 PORT HEDLAND WAGIN APRIL 25 APRIL 25 5.30am Muster at War Memorial. 5.40am Service. 6.15am Muster from 6.30am Dawn Service, Wagin War Memorial. 11.00am Parade and Service. March past. 6.30am Gunfire Breakfast at Esplanade Hotel.8.00am Parking: Plenty. Breakfast ends. 9.00am ANZAC House, Hedditch Street, South Hedland Contact: Ros Brooks. [email protected] 0411 168 793 opens. Parking: Plenty of street parking. Wheelchair friendly. WALPOLE Contact: Robyn Middleton. [email protected] 9140 2680 APRIL 25 QUAIRADING 10.50am March form-up, Walpole Recreation Centre. 11.00am Service APRIL 25 (includes wreath laying, music and reading) at the War Memorial, cnr of Pier Street and Latham Avenue, then refreshments at the Community Hall. 11.00am Service at Shire Memorial, Main Street, Quairading. Parking: Ample Parking at Memorial and Main Street. Contact: Kevin Pierce. [email protected] 9840 8227 Contact: Eugene Stone. [email protected] 9645 1214 Other information: At completion of service a bring and share lunch will be WAROONA – HAMEL held at the Quairading Club. APRIL 25 6.00am Dawn Service. 7.00am Gunfire Breakfast at Memorial Hall.10.45am RAVENSTHORPE Parade from Memorial Hall to Waroona War Memorial. 11.00am ANZAC Day APRIL 25 Service at Waroona War Memorial. 9.45am Assemble for March, Country Kitchen, Ravensthorpe. 10.00am Parking: Parnell Street Oval. Service at the Memorial in Ravensthorpe. 11.00am Morning tea at Ravensthorpe District High School assembly area, followed by a BBQ at Contact: Tracey Fickling. [email protected] 0408 937 577 Ravensthorpe Golf and Bowling Club. Contact: Peggy Cox. [email protected] WONGAN HILLS 9838 1300/0488 527 749 APRIL 25 5.30am Assemble, War Memorial. 5.45am Service, followed by Gunfire ROEBOURNE Breakfast. APRIL 25 Contact: Brian Donnellan. [email protected] 9671 1206 5.45am Marchers Muster, Roe Street. 5.55am March. 6.00am Dawn Service. 7.00am Gunfire Breakfast, Roebourne Fire Station. Contact: Fiona. 0409 324 630 YARLOOP APRIL 25 SHARK BAY 5.45am Marchers assemble, 300m South of War Memorial. Assemble, War APRIL 25 Memorial. 5.55am Dawn Service followed by Gunfire Breakfast. 5.45am Dawn Service, Pioneer Park, Denham. 6.20am Gunfire Breakfast, Contact: Stephen Cook. 0427 988 790 Denham Town Hall. 10.30am ANZAC Day Parade, Knight Terrace to Pioneer Park, Denham. 11.00am ANZAC Day Memorial Service, Pioneer Park. 12.00pm Shark Bay Bowls Club, lunch and refreshments with Two-up. YORK Parking: Parking along streets at Pioneer Park, some parts are wheelchair APRIL 25 friendly. Bowls club has level parking area. 5.45am Gather at MT. Brown Lookout. 6.00am Service. 7.00am Breakfast at Contact: Bradley McVinish. [email protected] 0468 366 923 RSL Hall, Avon Terrace. 10.30am Form up point at RSL Hall. 10.45am March off. 10.58am Arrive at War Memorial. 11.00am Ceremony commencement. THREE SPRINGS – ARRINO 12.00pm Ceremony concludes. 12.30pm Lunch and refreshments, RSL Hall. APRIL 25 Contact: Kevin Trent. [email protected] 0417 175 004 36 The Listening Post MARCH 2017 Being there from the start by Royceton Hardey

As the mostly fresh faced recruits It’s a synergy RSLWA has taken on “We offered our assistance in whatever shuffle into the room you have with relish. Right at the start of their way we could and hosting the ceremonies to wonder what they must be career as their Certificate of Enlistment on our floor helps them achieve a steady thinking. Nervousness, excitement, is presented, the RSL has a role in the flow through of applicants.” fear of the unknown and a start of that journey. Not only are we Commander Cath Hayes is the hundred other thoughts must be providing the facility but we supply Senior Military Recruiting Officer at running through their heads as refreshments and a photographic service Defence Force Recruiting, she sees the they realise they will say goodbye for families who attend with photos relationship as a unique opportunity. to their family and head off on a uploaded to our social media assets for “Defence Force Recruiting Perth are big new journey. free. proud to partner with RSLWA for the enlistment of our newest ADF members,” By the end of the day most of them Putting the photos for free access drives Commander Hayes told The Listening will be on the other side of the country a lot of new traffic to RSLWA’s social Post. to begin their military training as an media sites including Facebook, Twitter official member of the Australian and Flickr albums. “This is a unique opportunity to Defence Force (ADF). set the foundations for the future RSLWA Operations Manager, Martin As mentioned by Chief Executive servicemen and women of the ADF and Holzberger AM CSC, said it was a strengthening the membership of the Officer, Mr John McCourt, in his perfect win-win. RSL.” column, RSLWA provides office space and other services for each of the “For RSLWA to assist at the very As the recruits start to head out the door Defence Force Recruiting Ceremonies. beginning of a recruit’s journey tears begin to appear on the faces of Defence Force Recruiting is located aligns very well with our main goal of family and friends. above RSLWA’s temporary offices on supporting veterans, servicemen and For the recruits, it’s day one of the rest of Level 7. servicewomen,” he said. their lives. The Listening Post MARCH 2017 37

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ANZAC Day holds a special place on the grassed area outside Dôme Café. baking, marches and writing postcards on the Rottnest Island calendar The backdrop of this service comes to soldiers. of events. The Island has a long from the sun rising over the beautiful Early morning ferries will be available tradition of military service and waters of Thomson Bay to the lament from Hillarys and Fremantle. Both on ANZAC Day it plays host to a of the bagpipe. ferry companies will be selling return moving Dawn Service. On other parts of the Island, children’s tickets including the Oliver Hill guns Presided over by Royal Australian Navy activities will be held at Kingston and tunnels tour. Officers, the ceremony starts at 6.00am Barracks. Activities include biscuit Visit: www.rottnestisland.com ANZAC Day in Hollywood Hospital Hollywood has a proud history which dates back to WWII when the then-named ‘110 Military Hospital’ was built to care for wounded service men and women. In 1947, the hospital became ‘Repatriation General Hospital, Hollywood’ and provided care for veterans, war widows and widowers. Hollywood is the State’s largest private hospital based on bed numbers. Hollywood continues to embrace its veterans heritage and will once again hold an ANZAC Day service on Tuesday, 25 April in the hospital’s main foyer. The service will be conducted the wreath laying at 3:15pm. Those and entrance via Entrance 2, and in by the Hollywood Pastoral Care team attending are invited to enjoy an the area via Entrance 3, off Monash and is open to the entire community to afternoon tea from 3:30pm. Avenue. The majority of parking bays attend. There are a small number of short term are housed in the multi-storey car park The service will commence at 2:30pm parking bays (two hour maximum) which is accessible via Entrance 5 off in the main foyer of the hospital with available at Hollywood’s main reception Monash Avenue. The Listening Post MARCH 2017 39 Albany play on ANZAC Legend by John Arthur The world premiere of a play based on The Lighthouse Girl will take place in The play blends Ms Wolfer’s Albany - the birthplace of the ANZAC story - before a season in Perth. Lighthouse Boy into the play Directed by Black Swan’s Associate Director Stuart Halusz, the play is based on Dianne to introduce Charlie, a young Wolfer’s story which featured in The Listening Post in September 2014. jackeroo from rural Victoria, who enlists in the Light The Lighthouse Girl is about Fay Howe, who as the daughter of the lighthouse keeper in Horse Brigade along with his King George Sound, transcribed Morse code messages from soldiers on board the first best mate with the hope of convoys heading for the Middle East in 1914. seeing the world. She was their last hope of getting messages to their loved ones before heading to the front The threads of their line. friendship reach all the way across the world from Breaksea Island to Egypt, and the ill-fated sands of Gallipoli Cove. This is not so much a love story, as a story of universal love and mateship in a perilous time. When playwright Hellie Turner was first commissioned to write the play, she pondered deeply on how to meld the two novels into a cohesive work for stage. As it turned out, various elements of each story dovetailed elegantly. Fay’s story reminds us that even while madness and badness transpire at the macro level of the world … empathy, compassion and camaraderie continue to flourish at the micro level. The Lighthouse Girl will be staged in Albany from 21 to 22 April, before its season in Perth (28 April to 14 May) in The Studio Underground at the State Theatre Centre of WA. The play will feature Daisy Coyle, Benj D’Addario, Murray Dowsett, Nick Maclaine, Alex Malone, Will McNeill and Giuseppe Rotondella. Book at Ticketek: www. ticketek.com.au or Ticketek agencies on 1300 795 012. Groups 8+ 1300 364 001. Suitable Family, ages 10+ Family Package available. The Lighthouse Girl is a Rio Tinto Black Swan co- commission, in association with Albany Entertainment Centre.  The Lighthouse Girl by Hellie Turner, based on the novels by Dianne Wolfer. 40 The Listening Post MARCH 2017 WA Saluting Monash Launch by Keith Shilkin – Convenor, WA Saluting Monash Council

 Keith Shilkin - Convenor, WA Saluting Monash Council The Saluting Monash Council is an Front, and puts the case for his rank to who packed the Sub-branch’s meeting Australia-wide organisation that be that of Field Marshal. venue at the Maurice Zeffert Home. recognises the special place of The Western Australian launch of the Keith Shilkin, Convenor of the WA General Sir John Monash in the Saluting Monash-Jerilderie Proposition annals of Australia and the nation’s Saluting Monash Launch spoke of was held on 31 January 2017, hosted military story and it seeks to have the connections between Monash by the local General Sir John Monash him posthumously elevated to and Western Australia. Apart from Field Marshal. RSL Sub-Branch. commanding WA troops of the 16th The launch was attended by senior Battalion in his 4th Brigade and being The project for this is the “Jerilderie Proposition” named for the town in RSL, Military and Unit Association in charge of all WA and Australian southern New South Wales which first personnel including WA State RSL troops from 1918 as commander of the officially adopted the Proposition and President, Peter Aspinall; CEO, John entire AIF, he visited WA on no less where Monash was a boy, said to have McCourt; Steve Chamarette, Oliver than eight occasions. Lovelle and Keith Boxshall, Presidents met Ned Kelly and to have held the He spent almost a year here as an bushranger’s horse for him. of Highgate, Mt Lawley and Nollamara Sub-Branches respectively, LTCOL engineer and Supreme Court expert The Chairman of the Saluting Monash Robert Colligan CO 11/28th Battalion witness in 1898 and 1899, later, of Council is the Honourable Tim Fischer of the 13th Brigade, Brig (Retd) course, with the Second Fleet in AC, a former Deputy Prime Minister. Duncan Warren and LTCOL (Retd) Albany in 1914, then again on his Mr Fischer has been a strong advocate Richard Cook of the Defence Reserves return from the War in 1919, and on for Monash’s promotion, having Association and many other supporters several other occasions. written the book “Maestro John of the project. Monash - Australia’s Greatest Citizen The main talk, written by Tim Fischer General” which describes Monash’s Warren Austin, President of the who, at the very last moment was leadership and outstanding military General Sir John Monash RSL Sub- unable to travel to Perth, was read by successes, mainly on the Western Branch, welcomed the many guests his personal long-time friend Ted The Listening Post MARCH 2017 41 WA Saluting Monash Launch

 [L-R] Thelma Gunzburg and Robert Little with their Saluting Monash Medallions. Graham of Finding HMAS Sydney The “Jerilderie Proposition” was read due recognition than to posthumously Foundation fame. by Professor Kim Kirsner, a Monash promote Monash one step in rank to Mr Graham outlined Monash’s career family descendant; it states: Following Field Marshal. and gave the reasons, justification and on the outstanding contribution of Specially minted Saluting Monash precedents for Monash’s promotion to Sir John Monash to State and Nation Field Marshal and contained a quote before during and after World War Medallions were presented by from 1924 by WA Senator Edmund One and reflecting the fact that Sir Professor Kirsner to descendants of Drake-Brockman: “The wonderful John Monash received no Australian two soldiers who served under General work of this wonderful man has not Awards or Honours post 11 November Monash on the Western Front, to been fully appreciated in Australia…I 1918, the Prime Minister approve by Robert Little for his grandfather Lance think we can say that it was through Government Gazette publication, the Corporal Richard Alexander Little Sir John Monash and his men, the posthumous promotion of one step in of the 16th Battalion and to Thelma war finished much sooner than we rank of General Sir John Monash to Gunzburg for her father Private Arthur thought possible. The operation that th the rank of Australian Field Marshal, Colley of the 44 Battalion. commenced on the 8 August 1918 with effect 11 November 1930, one was the sole conception of Sir John year after Sir John Monash was It is hoped that the entire community Monash. eventually promoted to the rank of will support this project to right a Sir John’s ideas were carried forward General. wrong and to have Australia’s most and consent to the scheme was given outstanding soldier posthumously Tim Fischer’s talk concluded with the this way: Very little harm can be promoted the one rank to Field statement that nothing would do more done, let them have a go at it! The Marshal. Australians had a go at it and before to promote a better balance with the they finished the Germans had history of World War One and give the Further information about the project completely cracked back through the Western Front - given the AIF success is available at www.salutingmonash. Hindenberg Line”. after success in battle there - org.au 42 The Listening Post MARCH 2017 Jurien Bay RSL Sub-Branch

by Royceton Hardey

The Listening Post hits the road to bring the stories of regional Sub-Branches to the fore. Our first visit for this series is the Jurien Bay RSL Sub-Branch.

through the windows. Looking a little “The War Memorial overlooks the ocean, bewildered I was told it wouldn’t be off so the council [Shire of Dandaragan] has REGIONAL long. given us a block of land right next to the I start by asking the members how memorial so there will be a nice patio RSL they encourage younger people to join, overlooking the water,” Barry says. a challenge facing most RSL Sub- “The new clubhouse will be 30-odd VISIT Branches. “The Emergency Services metres long by 12 wide, all glass frontage Cadets at the Jurien Bay District High and ocean views.” The car I’m driving slides a bit as I School have been made Wardens of the Jim Clarke who is at the meeting is hit another deep puddle of water. War Memorial,” Barry said. Both front and rear windscreen the longest serving ex-military person wipers are going like the clappers “They have a list of duties which include present. Jim was instrumental in as the rain splatters unabated. performing a couple of memorial establishing the War Memorial in 2001, located on the beachfront overlooking The weather was not playing nice for my the off shore islands. trip to picturesque Jurien Bay located some 220kms North of Perth facing the The Memorial has sands from Gallipoli stunningly blue Indian Ocean. In 1801, entombed inside of it. “Thereby hangs French naval explorer Nicholas Baudin a tale”, Jim says with a smile, but the journeyed along the coast of WA and story is not forthcoming. Having a Sub- named Jurien Bay in honour of Charles Branch situated next to the Memorial is Jurien, an Administrator in the French an exciting prospect for the members and Navy. fundraising has already started. “We all have to take turns sitting outside As I pulled into town, seeing the digs for the local IGA”, a member says to a the Jurien Bay RSL Sub-Branch was a responsive group laugh and the nodding welcome site. Members don’t have their of heads. In addition to the fundraising, own clubrooms but there are plans in the work has begun on achieving both a works, more on that in a moment. Lotterywest grant and Royalties for For now the Jurien Bowling Club is the Regions funding. RSL’s home. The Sub-Branch formed  On the membership side of things, a real in 2008. Its spacious main room with a The war memorial. The new clubhouse will be built to the right. challenge is present when faced with a pool table, long bar, kitchen facilities and transient population. Normally it sits at seating is inviting. Food has been laid services each year, we as the RSL run around 1,500 people but can grow largely out for my arrival and a cup of hot tea is the ANZAC Day Memorial Service and over holiday periods. pushed into my hand. the cadets organise and run, under our Holidaymakers visiting, particularly Friendly members say hello from all guidance, the Vietnam Veterans Day Service and Remembrance Day. Eastern Staters, get a surprise when they angles and amongst them is Barry ask about the facilities. Barry relays how Wilson, the Sub-Branches secretary and “The Remembrance Day Service is run a typical phone conversation goes. treasurer. “Nice day for a visit,” he grins. at the school. All the young Primary He motions me to a chair and I sit down school and Pre-Primary school children “It’s so embarrassing”, Barry says. “I’ve within a large circle. come out, so it’s instilling in them from a had people ring me up and they say young age what the Memorial Service is they are coming through and they ask, Just as I’m about to introduce myself the where’s the RSL Club? power goes out, and we are plunged into all about.” darkness. Only a grey tinge streaming As lights flicker back on, discussion “We don’t have one” is the response. across the bowling club green pushes turns to the new clubhouse. “Sorry?!” The Listening Post MARCH 2017 43

Sub-Branch News

 Jurien Bay Clubhouse Design

“They expect these huge places, because they compare it to what they’ve got, pokies, entertainment, and cheap meals and you say well we don’t have that,” Barry says. “And they are shocked, genuinely shocked. It triples on a long-weekend. “Membership is running at 48 people at the moment, we did hit 50 before”. Despite these challenges in 2015 the Sub-Branch received the Ken Bladen Recruiting Shield for the most outstanding Sub-Branch for the recruitment of new members in proportion to membership. There is also an issue with so many other clubs being present in town. Jurien Bay has a golf club, bowling club, Men’s Shed, Lions, Apex and others making it hard for the RSL to get a look in.  Ross Campbell, Barry Wilson (Secretary, Treasurer) and Alice Campbell. “I have an idea that I will bring up at our next meeting to have an open day,” says With time ticking away and a journey sea. I have no doubt that the Jurien Bay Jim. back to Perth ahead of me, Barry RSL Sub-Branch will have one of the “We reckon it will be good to open up and I jumped into a car to visit the best views in Western Australia from the place to get the word out a bit more in Memorial. Its location is on Dalton their new premises. the community.” Street and it stands strong against the With my now wet shirt clinging to me In eight years the Jurien Bay RSL Sub- full force of the wind coming straight body I make for my car with a friendly Branch has only had one welfare claim. off the ocean. The Memorial is a three wave to Barry. By now Jim Clarke’s The person in question was not a member minute drive from the Bowling Club. car has arrived at the Memorial and as and was just passing through town. On a plaque on one side of the I start to drive I hear a yell and I stop. “I had a chat to this bloke”, Jim said. cenotaph it reads, ‘Within these walls I open the window and something are blessed sands from the Battles of comes through it. “I sussed him out very thoroughly, and my old Regimental Sergeant Major Gallipoli which soaked the blood of the “Here you go, something for yah”, Jim hat went on for a while, we had a good ANZACs. Lest we forget.’ waves. chat, and he got the necessary welfare As I run around the Memorial taking As I look down a blue towel sits neatly assistance.” photos I look out towards the soupy in my lap for use on my journey home. 44 The Listening Post MARCH 2017 Poppies may adorn Cockburn street signs particularly in areas where street names have been badged to recognise local links to wartime and peacekeeping efforts, like North Coogee, Cockburn Central and Hammond Park. Cockburn Mayor Logan Howlett, who successfully introduced the initiative to Council for consideration last October, said he got the ball rolling after he was approached by local veteran Kevin Bovill. “I was pleased to see the unanimous support of Council for this initiative within Cockburn and for it to be considered by the WA Local Government Association for state-wide application,” Mayor Howlett said. He said the system had been successfully adopted in parts of New Zealand. “Photographs of New Zealand signs provided by Mr Bovill really paint a poignant picture of how they can capture the imagination of the The universally recognised red poppy symbol could soon adorn selected community and inform who has served signs in the City of Cockburn where streets have been named in honour their country in war or peace keeping of individuals and families involved in war or peacekeeping efforts. activities,” Mayor Howlett said. The Council will also seek the support of the WA Local Government Association The City would refer to a for the initiative to be adopted by councils and shires across Western Australia, or comprehensive list, provided by its even nationally through the Australian Local Government Association. Land Administration Unit, to identify Councillors voted to put $50,000 on the draft 2017-18 Budget for consideration to local roads named in recognition of cover costs of badging existing street signs and installing three interpretive signs global conflicts involving Australia, around the City to explain the importance of the red poppy symbol. with the highest priority given to specific families honoured for their Suggested locations for interpretive signage could include strategic sites, efforts. The Listening Post MARCH 2017 45

Jim White ~ 23-5-1935 – 10-1-2017 Following on from last year’s presentations of the Ambassador’s Peace Ambassador of the Republic of Korea, Medals at ANZAC House we have been contacted by Belinda Freebody His Excellency Mr Kyoung-ha Woo, the daughter of one of the medal recipients, Jim White. presented WA-based Korean War Veterans, or their descendants, with the Sadly Mr White passed away on 10 January 2017, just twenty-two days after medal. receiving his medal. James couldn’t make the trip to The Ambassador for Peace Medal is presented by the Korean Government for all ANZAC House but a presentation at UN Korean War Veterans to acknowledge and commemorate their service. The his home was held while surrounded by close friends and family. Belinda helped her Dad with a little speech he made. ‘I joined the regular Army at seventeen in 1952 so as to avoid becoming a Chocolate Soldier (National Service). ‘As you can tell by my regimental number, 1/410017 I just missed out on being a K Force requiem (two years) and had to join for three years which ended up being thirty years all told. I must admit that I enjoyed all of it. I saw service in Korea, Japan, Vietnam and Papua New Guinea. ‘Unfortunately I had to finish my life with this, the big C. Not the best way to go, but I guess it could have been worse. I must thank everyone involved in getting me this medal. I find it to be a great honour to receive it here in my own home with my family around me.’  [L-R] Coral White and Jim White.

A digital memorial which contains photos, The site was developed so family and interested persons videos and a comprehensive history of the can access the stories of the men of the Battalion as 2/4th Machine Gun Battalion and also of well as the capacity for people to add photos and stories the work and activities of the Ex-Members of their own. Other features include a comprehensive Association since it was established by the Nominal Roll, Battalion photos and a historical timeline men who came home after the war has been of the Association. launched by the 2/4th Machine Gun Battalion Established in late 1940 as part of the 8th division the Ex Members Association. 2/4th Machine Gun Battalion was formed with men The Hon. Graham Edwards AM, former President of from across the state. It was the fourth, and last, such RSLWA, launched the Association’s digital space on unit raised within the 2nd AIF. Those who survived the the internet at the Army Museum of Western Australia. battle for Singapore were taken prisoner by the Japanese Starting the website from scratch has been a big task following its surrender on 15th February 1942. for the three-member Website Committee team with planning taking many years. Visit the website at: www.2nd4thmgb.com.au 46 The Listening Post MARCH 2017 Museum of the sky

Every museum has a focal point. The Louvre has its Mona Lisa, the National Gallery of Australia has Blue Poles and for the Aviation Heritage Museum it’s a Lancaster bomber. And with the Royal Australian Air Force Association’s iconic Supermarine Spitfire perpetually keeping guard out the front of the entrance, the anticipation to get through the door of the place just grows and grows. The Aviation Heritage Museum is located at the Air Force Memorial with over 1000 people enjoying the floor display space, research storage Estate in Bull Creek on Bull Creek experience. Taking the tour gives a and workshop facilities a display team Drive and while it has been around unique insight into what it would have constantly works on each aspect of since 1979 it has kept well and truly been like to be a crew member in the museum. Renovation of displays ahead of modern times. The days of a WWII, flying over Germany, in the ranges from adding such things as LED bunch of rusty aeroplanes sitting on a dark with 22,000lbs of bombs between lighting to including video footage of dirty concrete floor are gone. you and the flak.” the aircrafts in flight. For Museum Manager John Park some The key to the popularity of the The museum is open 10.00am to of the tricks are easy. museum lies with the quality of the 4.00pm every day but check if open “We are always looking out for better displays and the many dedicated on a public holiday. Guided tours are looking and cleaner displays,” he said. volunteers. conducted by volunteers and need to be “The installation of new flooring, “The volunteer list keeps getting booked at least one week in advance. carpet tiles and artificial grass longer with over 250 happy volunteers Telephone: (08) 9311 4470. under WWI aircraft are part of the now helping out at the museum by Adults (16 & Over) $15.00. Children refurbishments undertaken to create a both improving the presentation of (4 to 16) $7.50. Family (2 Adults & up world class experience. the existing displays and the general to 4 children) $35.00. Under 4 years “The Lancaster Bomber tours have appearance of the Museum,” John said. are free. Students & Concession Card earned over $100,000 since they started With over 7,000 square metres of Holders $10.00. The Listening Post MARCH 2017 47 Bits & Pieces... It’s running again... Find those running shoes now! The Kalgoorlie run will be held on The Perth Mint has announced its Sunday 26 March from 8.00am at sponsorship of this year’s Gallipoli Run, Centennial Park, while the Perth event hosted by Athletics Western Australia. will be held on Sunday 23 April from The event’s future was thrown into 8.00am in Kings Park. doubt after Bankwest withdrew its Upon registration, all race-goers will funding last year. automatically enter a competition The run, first held in 2003, invited commemorative coin programs, the draw for the chance to win one of 10 the Western Australian community to Mint is proud to sponsor this event. ANZAC Spirit 100th Anniversary 1/2oz walk or run the four or eight kilometre RSLWA State President, Peter Aspinall, Silver Proof Three-Coin Sets issued by course in honour of the ANZACs, and said, “Participating in these community The Perth Mint. celebrate the spirit of mateship and events is one of the best ways in camaraderie which remains their legacy. which to honour our ANZACs and the To register, for The Perth Mint With a history of supporting RSLWA freedoms for which they fought and Gallipoli Run 2017, visit through its release of military-themed continue to defend.” www.waathletics.org.au Ex-Service Organisations Forum “The idea of sharing a case management system within the building where a veteran can come in, sit down, and scroll through an iPad highlighting what each of the organisations offer and what they do best is something we should look at. “This building is one tiny example of what we need to do, we need to completely change the paradigm of what we offer Veterans.” RSLWA State President, Peter Aspinall, told the group that for RSLWA, the building had created a complete rethink of how it can better offer services to veterans. “If you read early editions of The  [L-R] RSLWA Chief Executive Officer, John McCourt, with Legacy Operations Listening Post you will see the writing Manager, Steven Danaher. is all about a new building for RSLWA” What can we do for veterans and their offices to the multimillion dollar Mr Aspinall said. how best can we do it. facility. “It was only later that we understood This was the mantra of RSLWA Chief Suggestions ranged from appropriate the need to change the focus to a Executive Officer, John McCourt as Pick-Up and Drop-Off areas to public new Veterans Centre, it was an ideal he spoke to around 30 local ex-service transport, crèche and gym facilities. On opportunity for RSLWA to act as the organisation representatives in February the technical front the idea of sharing enabler to bring together other ESOs at a forum held at 66 St Georges a case management system within the to add value to the significant and Terrace. building was widely discussed. valuable services they already provide.” The gathering of minds took a look at “There will be a huge influx of At the time of publishing the City of the new building as a Veterans Centre veterans from recent wars expected Perth council had voted to demolish and how best to pool the resources within the next ten years”, Mr McCourt the existing building at 28 St Georges of ESO’s who may wish to move said. Terrace. 48 The Listening Post MARCH 2017 Rat of Tobruk turns 100 by Lyn Mitchell - Riverton RSL Public Relations Officer

 Bill Mitchell (right) with two of his mates in the Middle East during the war.  Bill Mitchell on ANZAC Day. On the 24 February 2017, William fleas and rats, a shortage of supplies training around Kairi near the Richard Mitchell (WX10233), a Rat and the ever-blowing fine desert Atherton Tablelands. Training involved of Tobruk from the Second World sand until they were evacuated out preparation for jungle warfare, War, will turned 100 years old. of Tobruk Harbour on the night of 17 including amphibious assaults with October 1941 to Alexandria in Egypt. Bill, as he’s known, was born in the American amphibious boats of Boulder, Western Australia, the oldest The Battalion then moved to Palestine the 5/32nd Boat and Shore Regiment. boy in a family of nine children. As a and arrived in Syria, via Lebanon. During this time, he was promoted to young man, he worked in the mines When it snowed during some Battalion Lance Corporal. before signing up at the age of 23 with downtime there, Bill and his mates Two months later, the 2/43rd arrived in the General Reinforcements of the AIF enjoyed snow skiing for the first time Milne Bay, New Guinea on their way on 18 December 1940. in their lives. to fight the Japanese. On 15 August 1943, the Battalion moved to Buna on As a youngster, Bill survived a near The Battalion moved back to Egypt the north-east coast of New Guinea in drowning and an emergency appendix on 28 June 1942 and, as part of the preparation for the assault on Lae. operation but at that time, he had no Western Desert Campaign, they idea that just a few years later, he arrived at El Alamein, an Egyptian On 5 September, the Battalion went would spend more than 600 days on railway siding, during the first week of in 20 landing craft infantry boats and active service in Australia, and more July. landed on Red Beach, Lae, attacking than 1,000 days overseas fighting for During the First Battle of El Alamein, the Japanese entrenched there. his country. elements of the Battalion assaulted Trig At the end of that month, the Battalion Bill was to have served in the 2/16 22 Makh Khad Ridge on 22 July 1942, landed at Scarlett Beach, Finschhafen Battalion but after arriving in the where Bill was wounded in action in New Guinea, where they undertook Middle East on 29 August 1941, he was when he was shot in the arm. operations to drive the enemy out sent straight to the 2/43rd Battalion as While a medic was assisting him with of that area. By Christmas 1943, all a reinforcement due the heavy losses that wound, a shell went off nearby, operations there had ceased. suffered during the unsuccessful showering them in shrapnel. The medic The 2/43rd returned to Australia and assault on the Salient at Tobruk in received a serious eye injury and Bill was based at Ravenshoe, Queensland, Libya a few weeks earlier. suffered a large shrapnel wound to his undertaking continuous training back. As a Rat of Tobruk in North Africa, from January 1944 to April 1945. Bill and his Battalion mates fought the Bill was transferred to the British During this time, Bill was promoted to Germans led by German Field Marshal General Hospital and later evacuated Corporal. Erwin Rommel and the Italians, back to Australia to recuperate. On 7 April 1945, the Battalion boarded enduring tank, machine gun and In June 1943, he was sent to Cairns an American troop ship and landed at mortar fire, dive bomber raids, flies, in Queensland to undertake jungle Moratai Island in north east Indonesia. The Listening Post MARCH 2017 49

Two months later, they assaulted Brown Two Beach on Labuan Island in Sabah, Borneo, clearing the island of Japanese. In June, the Battalion landed near Menumbok on mainland Sabah and moved along the Klias River towards Beaufort. By 1 July, the action was virtually over and finally, on 17 September 1945, the Japanese formally surrendered in the Beaufort area. With the war ending, Bill was part of the Battalion holding strength at Brunei Bay and Labuan Island. He finally boarded a Catalina to fly home to Western Australia, landing in Crawley Bay, Nedlands on 11 January 1946 and was discharged from the Army. Bill set about making a new life for  Bill and Wandie Mitchell with their third son Ron Mitchell and family. himself and later married Wanda Sullivan. They settled on an 11-hectare stalwarts of the Roleystone community 2/43rd luncheons at the RSLWA where orchard at Roleystone in the Perth hills and Bill will celebrate his 100th he entertains family and the children of and Bill worked the orchard part-time Birthday with a large afternoon tea his war mates with his great jokes, war and worked with the CSIRO full-time party at the Roleystone Country Club, stories and poetry recitations. until his retirement. where he is a founding member. If you ask him, he’ll say there is Bill and his wife Wanda, who still live Bill still enjoys a cold drink on a hot nothing special about his life but the in Roleystone, raised six children and day and his green thumb still produces truth is Bill is respected and revered have 12 grandchildren, and 11 great- some of the best fruit and veggies by his loving, extended family, and his grandchildren, with another great around. mates and friends throughout the years grandchild due any day. The couple are He regularly attends the quarterly as a truly likeable bloke. An easy answer to your health and aged care questions Introducing The Veteran Community Navigator Service • A dedicated helpline • Complimentary health and aged care advice • Friendly navigators to answer your questions • Exclusive to the Veteran community Let us do the hard work for you

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RDNS HomeCare provides home nursing and support services across Australia. We support thousands of seniors, veterans, families and communities every day. www.rdnshomecare.com.au 50 The Listening Post MARCH 2017 Commemorations Formation of the Women’s Royal Australian Army Corps State War Memorial – Kings Park. Sunday, 12 February. by Judy Welch Warden and Wardens were on hand and the Bugler Cpl Matthew Creek This year marks the 66th of the Australian Army Band, Perth Anniversary of the formation of did a credible job. Our sincere the Women’s Royal Australian thanks to all involved. Army Corps and the 40th The service was followed by the Anniversary of the formation of traditional luncheon and guests the WRAAC Association (WA). were able to meet in the foyer and Although it was an incredibly enjoy some fellowship before the windy day, about 60 members and lunch. Once everyone was ready, friends gathered at the Flame of the 45 troops were assembled and Remembrance in Kings Park for “marched” into the main restaurant the traditional Service and Wreath to the rousing sounds of the Laying ceremony. Grenadier Guards playing “Soldiers The Service was conducted by the of the Queen”. There was a lot of Honorary Chaplain Major Laurel beaming faces and laughter as it Pearce (Salvation Army). really was not expected – and the VIPs included the State Warden of marching really needs to improve! the State War Memorial, WGCDR In 2018 the WRAAC Association Christine Pittman and Mrs Gabby (WA) will be hosting a reunion Ryan representing the State of any WRAAC who served in President of RSLWA, Mr Peter any capacity in WA – full-time or Aspinall. CMF. All interested former serving The Ode was recited by Mrs WRAAC members will be included. Dianne Donovan and wreaths were Any information regarding the laid by Mrs Judy Welch, President Association can be requested at of WRAAC Association (WA) and [email protected] or phone the Mrs Ryan. As always, the Sub- President 0412 984 739. HMAS Voyager Memorial Day Kings Park, Voyager Memorial Seat, off May Drive. Friday, 10 February.

Strong winds and storm damage throughout Kings Park did not deter a large group of attendees from paying their respects at the location of the Voyager Memorial Seat. Captain Brian Delamont RAN, Commanding Officer HMAS Stirling, spoke of the collision between the Daring Class Destroyer, HMAS Voyager (D04) and the Light Fleet Carrier HMAS Melbourne (R21). 82 lives were lost. The accident marked the greatest peace time disaster the RAN has suffered in  Captain Brian Delamont RAN, Commanding Officer HMAS Stirling at Voyager Memorial Day its 100 year history. The Listening Post MARCH 2017 51 Commemorations Fall of Singapore – 75th Anniversary ‘N’ Class Commemoration Day Destroyers Stirling Civic Garden Memorial – Stirling. Saturday, 11 February. Association of by Gavin Briggs flight from 130 Squadron, Republic of W.A. INC Singapore Air Force, were turned out on parade for the commemorative event. Cape Leeuwin Lighthouse, Nizam The official address was read by Mr Bill Adamson, President of the Malaya Memorial Site, Augusta. Sunday, Borneo Veterans WA Inc. He spoke 12 February. of how as a young boy living during wartime Malaya, life was to change RSLWA State President, for him and his family on 8 December Peter Aspinall, and RSLWA 1942 when the Japanese Imperial Army Chief Executive Officer, John invaded the British Colony from the McCourt, attended the 72nd north. anniversary of the HMAS Nizam tragedy in Augusta. The invading force quickly descended southwards to the supposedly Attendees enjoyed a dinner on the impregnable bastion of Singapore. Mr Saturday night before the service. Adamson described how his days as a HMAS Nizam was steaming to student at the Tanglin Boarding School Fremantle from Melbourne during Cameron Highlands (now western World War II when she tragically Malaysia) came to an end as the chaos lost 10 men overboard just 11 of war descended around everyone. nautical miles off Cape Leeuwin The Fall of Singapore in 1942 Many people, including his parents Lighthouse. It was 2215 hours on is considered significant for were called upon to “meet their a moonless night on 11 February, several reasons, not just for respective responsibilities within the 1945. being considered the signal event community…fire brigade, MAS and A freak wave caused the ship to that heralded the end of the St Johns Ambulance”. Yet, people roll almost eighty degrees to port, British Empire that led to 15,000 fleeing skirmishes travelled southwards and washed ten sailors overboard, Australians driven into captivity as “towards temporary safety” while none of whom were ever seen prisoners of the Japanese. “Japanese planes, which seemed to again. roam the skies untouched, were a The 75th Anniversary Commemoration problem for all convoys.” Day was held to remember those who were killed in action, or were On one particular day as he headed 130,000 Allied troops were taken incarcerated as prisoners of war and with family members to Singapore, the prisoner, including 15,000 Australian internees. Wreaths were laid, and convoy he was part of “required to get troops. Thousands of civilians were dedications read to honour the memory off the road to avoid being strafed at also interned. The conditions for all of all who suffered during the invasion least three occasions.” of them were horrific and included brutal, violent treatment as well as and subsequent occupation. Bill Adamson’s family were evacuated malnutrition, starvation and disease. Hosted by Malayan Volunteers Group, on New Year’s Day 1942, aboard a WA Branch, in association with the crowded Marnix Van Sint Aldegonde Britain’s wartime Prime Minister, Malaya Borneo Veterans WA Inc for Durban, South Africa. Another Winston Churchill, described the fall of a memorial service was held on 11 vessel, RMV Oronsay, completed their Singapore as “the worst disaster and the February 2017 at the Stirling Civic voyage to relative safety, arriving in greatest capitulation in British history”. Garden Memorial. The Memorial Liverpool at the end of March that This event also marked Australia’s Address was delivered by Mrs same year. wartime Prime Minister, John Curtin’s, Elizabeth Adamson, Secretary of the Meanwhile, by 31 January 1942, all decision to seek out the United States Malayan Volunteers Group Australia. Allied Forces had withdrawn from for support and assistance in our The local diplomatic Corps were the Malay Peninsula and positioned nation’s darkest hour, and began a represented by several people, and themselves onto Singapore Island. significant strategic relationship and included the Consulate General of On the 15 February 1942, the Fall of security alliance that endures to this Malaysia, Enick Hadi Mustapha. A Singapore was complete. Approximately day. 52 The Listening Post MARCH 2017 Commemorations Vyner Brooke Tragedy – 75th Anniversary Commemoration Service

Honour Avenue, Point Walter Reserve, Bicton. Sunday, 12 February.

other serving personnel in their service today, both here and abroad,” she said. The Governor of Western Australia, Her Excellency the Honourable Kerry Sanderson AC, spoke of the Australian Army Nurses, which gave detail of what the nurses endured. “Twelve of the Army nurses were killed by enemy planes or lost at sea, while the remaining 53 nurses struggled against the strong currents to reach shore at different points on Banka Island in Indonesia,” Governor Kerry Sanderson said. “Some survivors spent up to 65 hours in the water, clinging to rafts, or swimming in the shark infested waters,” she said. “Regrettably, further tragedy was to unfold. 21 Australian Army nurses struggled ashore at Radji Beach on Banka (Bangka) Island and surrendered to Japanese forces, only to be ordered to walk into the sea where they were  CAPT Peta Dixon at Vyner Brooke Commemorative Service. Photo Credit: Vicki Carpenter. machine-gunned from behind.” Seventy-five years ago, 65 Withers and Lucy de Graaf read Separately, the Japanese rounded up Australian Army Nurses were passages that gave the audience an to 60 surviving Allied servicemen aboard the SS Vyner Brooke, one insight into the Australian Army and merchant seamen, marched them of the last evacuation ships to Nurses’ service, courage, resilience, off and bayoneted them to death. All leave before the Fall of Singapore. tenacity that helps explain the Vyner but one, British Private Cecil Kinsley, What was to await them was Brooke story and its legacy. survived that massacre. horror and tragedy. Captain Peta Dixon, a nursing officer Sister Vivian Bullwinkel was the only In commemoration of the 75th with 7th Health Company, 13th Combat Australian Army nurse to survive the Anniversary of the Vyner Brooke Service Support Battalion, is the great massacre at Radji Beach. She was wounded by a bullet and lay in the Tragedy, the Applecross RSL Sub- niece of one of those nurses - Minnie water, feigning death. Branch held a Commemorative Service Hodgson. Minnie was also a former at the Nurses Memorials, Point Walter PLC boarder (1923-24). Once the Japanese left, she hid in the in Bicton on Sunday, 12 February 2017. Minnie was one of 65 nurses who jungle for several days with Private were evacuated with 265 civilians from Kinsley before the pair eventually gave Forty-one Australian flags were themselves up. Kinsley died a few carried by family members and the Singapore on the Vyner Brooke, a British-registered cargo vessel. days later from his wounds, and Sister Presbyterian Ladies College (PLC) Bullwinkel spent the next three-and-a- Pipes and Drums, to symbolise “I am immensely proud of my Great half years as a prisoner of the Japanese. the loss of life of the drowned and Aunt Minnie Hodgson and her nursing The well attended event was welcomed massacred nurses. The Born to Sing colleagues, who, though faced with by Mr Craig Chapman, President Choir hummed ‘Largo’ as sung by the catastrophe and adversity, continued to of the Applecross RSL Sub-Branch, captives in the women’s prison camp display the Army values of Courage, with a number of wreaths laid by and the choir later closed the ceremony Initiative, Respect and Teamwork,” family members, nursing associations, with Amazing Grace. Captain Dixon said. ex-service organisations, and the Santa Maria College students Courtney “It is these values that guide myself and Australian Defence Force. The Listening Post MARCH 2017 53 Commemorations National Servicemen’s Day Wreath Laying Ceremony

State War Memorial – Kings Park. Tuesday, 14 February.

 Wreath layers at the National Serviceman’s Day Wreath Laying Ceremony. 5713981 Private Brian D. Waters 6RAR Her Excellency the Honourable Kerry Sanderson AC, Governor of 17 Feb 1967 Western Australia attended this wreath laying ceremony at the 5713986 Private David R. Webster 6RAR State War Memorial. 17 Feb 1967 Dignitaries and Valentine’s Day couples paused respectfully as Nashos 5713804 Private Donald M. Clark 5RAR State Patron, Lt. Col. George Howell (Rtd) RFD ED RL gave his address. 21 Feb 1967 The year 1967 continued to see increasing numbers of National Servicemen 5713751 Private James C. Webster 5RAR casualties on active service in Vietnam. 21 Feb 1967 5714249 Private Ronald J. Bell 2RAR 50 years later respects were paid to the five Western Australians who made 30 Nov 1967 the ultimate sacrifice during their active service in Vietnam.

Bedford Park in Broome was a fitting place to commemorate Broome Air the 75th Anniversary of the Broome air attacks. Its views overlooking Roebuck Bay gave participants a locational bearing Attack - 75th to the horrors that occurred at that site which killed 88 people and destroyed 22 aircraft. Anniversary To this day the wreckage of Catalina flying boats remain on the seabed in Roebuck Bay. Commemoration The Shire of Broome worked with the Broome RSL Sub-Branch, Norforce, St Mary’s College, Broome Historical Society and other Service community representatives to prepare for the commemoration. RSLWA Chief Executive Officer John McCourt was in attendance. Bedford Park – Broome. Friday, 3 March. More than a dozen descendants were present at the anniversary. 54 The Listening Post MARCH 2017 A Memorial View

 ANZAC House Manager Matthew Holyday. With RSLWA Branch moving from into the temporary space be devised The backdrop has been a huge success our iconic home, ANZAC House and asked ANZAC House Manager and anyone exiting the lift on Level for the duration of the rebuilding Matthew Holyday to somehow work Three now recognises clearly where programme, our CEO John towards this. they are. In our time here at the McCourt, and Operations Manager Having used large screen digital print temporary offices, we now have the Martin Holzberger AM CSC, were images from past experience in hotels ability to change this image to capture concerned that our RSL Image was to create an atmosphere, Matthew found appropriate messages at different times somehow missing in the temporary the essence of RSLWA. The stunning to underscore commemorative events or offices. photo, showing the Kings Park War special occasions so watch this space! They jointly suggested that a way of Memorial at dusk, was taken by Dalibor You can see more work from Dalibor infusing our presence and identity Acimic from Acimic Photography. at: www.acimicphotography.com Perth Hills and Wheatbelt Band The Perth Hills and Wheatbelt Band has been invited to send a small band to Israel for the Centenary of the Australian Light Horse charge of Beersheba in October 2017. This will involve a re-enactment of the charge with 80 horses exactly 100 years to the minute after the original; at 4.30pm on Tuesday 31 October. The band will lead commemorative services, street parades, and give public concerts at many locations in Israel including Jerusalem, Shellal, (where the three-day ride commenced) and Semakh. The band has an established practice of engaging young people in Australia’s military history. Previous  Buglers from Perth Hills and Wheatbelt Band playing the last post tours have included performances at Pearl Harbor, at the Cobbers Statue in Fromelles as part of the 99th anniversary Hawaii and the battlefields of Europe to honour the commemorations. [L-R] Aiden Law Davis, Peter Hind, and Emily Ballantyne. Australians who died in both World Wars. wt90751VeterensRememberedWatchLISTENINGPOST 2017-02-23T12:48:37+11:00

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Chidlow War Memorial Sub-Branch News by Royceton Hardey

from the Village Green on the Corner of Memorial Ave. Memorial Ave was gazetted in 1949 after the Second World War and trees were planted there by the local School Children on Arbour Day of that year but a structure of remembrance was never built. ‘The Soldier’ is a stainless steel, life- sized statue of an Australian soldier in an attitude of mourning; head bowed; rifle reversed and resting on the left  [L-R] Corrina Caswell Vice President, David Gallagher boot. Project Manager, Chidlow RSL Memorial Project and The statue was only commissioned a  ‘The Soldier’ located at William (Bill) Scrivener President. The slab is called month ago. Galaxy Black – Silver Version. the Chidlow Minimart. “Community reaction has been great,” Members of Chidlow RSL Sub- “The words ‘In honour of all who says Corrina. Branch are running the gauntlet of have fallen – Lest We Forget’ will be “We decorate the statue with little getting a new War Memorial built inscribed in large lettering. On the front poppies so that he always looks in time for ANZAC Day. face there will be plaques of the three nice, it’s only taken 100 years to get The Sub-Branch only received its military services. something but it’s a start.” Charter in November last year but has “It is a significant structure that will David said “These two memorials are moved in leaps and bounds to both look magnificent. a respectful reminder of all who have design and build a Memorial which is “If we don’t have the construction served and particularly recognises the estimated to cost $32,000. finished by ANZAC Day that will importance of Chidlow as a staging Chidlow RSL Sub-Branch Member and be OK, this Memorial will not be for area prior to soldiers being dispatched Perth Hills resident David Gallagher this year, it will be for the next 1,000 overseas and honours those who served took on the role of Project Manager. years.” from Chidlow and the Eastern Hills “I have been running mining projects The Chidlow Progress Association Region of Perth.” most of my working life, most of these started the ball rolling in getting a Last year 600 people turned up to have been in underground mines. I $15,000 grant from Lotterywest. the ANZAC service in Chidlow have a passion for writing and in the Other contributors have been the Shire and this year Corrina is expecting a last couple of years I’ve written a lot of bigger crowd to see how the new War war poetry,” David said. of Mundaring and local people and businesses donating time, materials or Memorial is progressing. “I put my hand up, grabbed everything money. The Mundaring RSL Sub- “We have 40 members at the moment, they [Chidlow RSL Sub-Branch] had Branch also donated $500 towards the about half Service and half Affiliate, its from the last three or so years, and in project. pleasing” she said. the last three months we have got it to a point where we have everything Any shortfall will be funded by local On ANZAC Day at The Chidlow happening.” fundraising organised by the Chidlow Village Green there will be a Gunfire RSL Sub-Branch. Breakfast at 8.00am, prepared by So far detailed plans have been drawn, The location of the Memorial will be the Chidlow Fire Brigade. At 9.15am a stonemason appointed and materials there is a March through town from sourced. The Memorial will sit on a in The Chidlow Village Green, located Memorial Avenue to the Memorial 10 metre by five metre slab of exposed on the corner of Thomas Road and Old location culminating in a Service at aggregate, with three flag poles. Local Northam Road. The surrounding area 9.30am. coffee rock will be used to create a was the location of the Second World curved wall which stretches in a 5.5 War Chidlow Army Camps where In the Village Hall from 10.30am to metre arc that will stand one metre some 60,000 troops were prepared 12.00pm there is a Morning Tea and high and will be capped with polished for war-time service. The town hall, Exhibition prepared by the Chidlow black granite. still standing to this day housed the Progress Association and the RSL. “35 tonnes of rock will need to be recruitment centre. From 12.30pm lunch can be purchased brought to the construction site and we A prelude to the main Chidlow War at either The Chidlow Tavern or The have sourced a local digger who will, Memorial is the silhouette of a soldier Bay Tree Bakery & Café. free of charge, dig the foundation’s that can be seen to the left of the Live entertainment will be performed footings,” David says. Chidlow Tavern, located just across by The Chidlow All-Stars. The Listening Post MARCH 2017 57

Sub-Branch News

 Graeme Miles Richards

 The spectacular work of artist Graeme Miles Richards who painted six murals on the ceiling of the Esperance RSL Sub-Branch building can now be seen on a selection of gift cards. Esperance is on the cards The spectacular work of artist Graeme “We asked for photos to be put forward historic clubhouse. Miles Richards who painted six murals for selection, originally we only planned The photos show a variety of places in on the ceiling of the Esperance RSL on five cards per pack however we had so the local area including the Esperance Sub-Branch building can now be seen many quality photos,” Sonja said. War Memorial, Esperance 10th Light on a selection of gift cards. “We couldn’t exclude any so each one Horse Troop and war portraits. was reproduced and mixed into the The cards are part of the Returned and The murals, painted last year, are packs.” Services League Entrenchment Project mixed in with other images provided by Graeme’s murals depict Australian and all funds raised go towards charities Esperance Museum and local families. soldiers and nurses during the First and dealing with Post Traumatic Disorder. Secretary of the Esperance RSL Second World Wars, Vietnam and other They cost $10 for a pack of five cards Sub-Branch Sonja Andrews told The theatres of war. The work was hand plus any postage. Listening Post when it came to selecting painted on aluminium sheets and then Contact Sonja Andrews on images the quality was too good. fixed to the ceiling of Esperance RSL’s [email protected] Students donate cheque by Steve Grady, Bicton Palmyra RSL Vice President

Each year the Department of of the RSL. We were so proud when we Veterans’ Affairs runs their ANZAC received the news that the school was Day Schools’ Award. announced as state winners. With the competition currently open for But the real surprise was yet to come. At entry we wanted to share our story on the request of the students, the cheque what happened when our local school for $2,000 was donated to the Bicton- decided to enter the award last year. Palmyra Sub-Branch. The theme was the importance of As you can imagine, Kevin and I were both surprised and delighted with the ANZAC Day and the Australian armed  [L-R] Bicton-Palmyra RSL Sub-Branch gesture and received the cheque with forces. President Kevin Hastie and Vice President Steve Grady. great appreciation. The Sub-Branch The whole school got involved with continues to have a special relationship the theme with junior classes creating progression through life to joining the with the staff and students at this amazing artwork and designing medals. armed forces. Primary School. Senior classes interviewed President The information supplied by our stories Everyone there is very aware and Kevin Hastie, and I, Vice President Steve and memories were encapsulated in a respectful of the work the RSL does and Grady about our early lives and then our banner ‘timeline’ displaying the history the students are a delight to be with. 58 The Listening Post MARCH 2017

Sub-Branch News  North Beach RSL Sub-Branch Member John A Dapper Jacket Whitford-Smith. North Beach RSL Sub-Branch has designed a jacket. The front of the jacket proudly displays the RSLWA logo complimented by gold buttons. A black tie is included with either an Army, Navy or RAAF motif. Modelling the jacket is North Beach RSL Sub-Branch Member John Whitford-Smith who is ex-RAAF. John is happy to visit other RSL Sub- Branches to show members what it looks like. The cost of the jacket and tie, gold buttons and RSL insignia with branch name written underneath is $100 complete. To have a measure and design form sent to you, please email John Whitford-Smith at [email protected] Walking and Kayaking Group

And when they’re not busy designing jackets… The North Beach RSL Sub-Branch has let us know about their very active walking and kayaking group. This enthusiastic group meet Wednesday and Friday at Hillarys Boat Harbour. Following the mornings activities, the groups gather at a favourite coffee shop for refreshments and a chat. The Listening Post MARCH 2017 59

Sub-Branch News

In Training

 Richard Wassell training.

by Lyn Mitchell, Riverton RSL Public Relations Officer

The Riverton RSL Sub-Branch was at the Invictus Games Trials at the extremely pleased to see that Australian Institute of Sport in Canberra Club member and former Royal was a week that he will never forget with Australian Navy veteran, Richard a great bunch of amazingly inspiring Wassell of Rossmoyne, has been athletes.  [L-R] President of the Riverton RSL Sub- selected as part of the training The training squad will be reduced to a squad for the 2017 Australian Branch Bill Collidge with Australian Invictus team of about 40 athletes later this year Games Athlete, Richard Wassell. Invictus Games team to be held who will then form the final team to from 23 – 30 September 2017 in represent Australia at the Invictus Games speaks volumes for his abilities and his Toronto, Canada. in Toronto. determination to overcome adversity. The Invictus Games, an initiative of Richard competed in indoor rowing and Mr Collidge said Richard is an His Royal Highness Prince Harry of athletics at the trials and while he is inspiration to us all and on behalf of Wales, brings together more than 550 relatively new to athletics competition, athletes from 17 nations, who have been the RSL, he congratulated him on his currently holds three world records in achievements and wished him every wounded, injured or become ill during indoor rowing. their military service. success. Bill Collidge, President of the Riverton Richard, who is married with four Mr Wassell was a submariner in the RSL Sub-Branch, said he was extremely children, is training every day in 1990s serving in HMAS Ovens. At the proud of Mr Wassel’s’ achievements age of 28, while at sea, he had a series of as an Australian ex-serviceman and preparation for his competitions in major strokes and was hospitalised, and he called on all Sub-Branch members indoor rowing and athletics. He is hoping later, was medically discharged from the and the local community to support his that his experiences will encourage other service. remarkable endeavours. veterans to apply for the 2018 Invictus Games, which will be held in Sydney, Richard said he was overwhelmed to be He said the Invictus Games are the chosen for the games training squad and stuff of legends and for Richard to be Australia. was still coming to grips with it all. chosen as part of a 55-person Australian Like the Team Invictus – Australia He said that the week of competition squad from more than 180 applicants Facebook page to support our athletes. 60 The Listening Post MARCH 2017

Sub-Branch News

 [L-R] – Peter (Bazil) Hackett and Berrie Hackett Breakfast at the Club by Steve Elliott, Port Kennedy RSL Sub-Branch President  [L-R] – Troy Simmonds and Martin Holzberger

The Port Kennedy RSL hosted a in Afghanistan and in particular the still marks the largest single attack ever breakfast with two well-grounded 2008 Battle of Khas Uruzgan, which at mounted by a foreign power on Australia. speakers Martin Holzberger and Troy the time was the bloodiest and fiercest Peter, suffered irreparable damage to his Simmonds addressing members battle for Australian Troops since eyes from the sun – after many hours of of the RSL over an elaborate buffet Vietnam. scanning the skies and watching out for breakfast. It was in this conflict that Trooper Mark Japanese bombers attacking, using the Martin Holzberger served 29 years in Donaldson earned his Victoria Cross – sun for cover. the Royal Australian Navy, finishing his the first awarded to an Australian since In respect to Peter’s service and his career as the seventh Warrant Officer of Vietnam. Troy had nine of the eleven undying support of the RSL, Peter the Navy. Martin is now the Operations Australian Troops engaged in the battle was presented with the number one Manager at RSLWA. wounded, including himself. To further membership number from the Port Martin engaged the audience and was set the scene, Troy was able to show Kennedy RSL Sub-Branch, by the able to provide current detail on service ‘helmet cam’ of the battle which had the President Steve Elliott. audience riveted to their seats. issues as well as paint a clear picture of This is the first time that this has been the direction of the RSL in WA, and the Sunday 19 February held special done in the Club, all members of the Port challenges in his new role. significance to one of the attendees; Kennedy RSL Sub-Branch cannot think Troy Simmonds was an SAS Patrol Peter (Bazil) Hackett was an anti-aircraft of a more worthy recipient. This comes Commander with service in East gunner in Darwin in 1942 – 75 years ago after having already been recognised by Timor, Somalia, Iraq and six tours of to the day. the RSL Nationally by being appointed a Afghanistan. Troy described firsthand 243 lives were lost in Darwin that day Platinum Member of the League, having the endeavours of the Australian troops with hundreds wounded. This attack been a member for more than 70 years. The Listening Post MARCH 2017 61

HMAS Sydney books Book Launch

 Cockburn President, Digger Cleak OAM, The Hon Joe Francis MLA Member for  HMAS Sydney (II) – In Peace and Jandakot, Cockburn Vice-President, Tiny Small, Author Wes Olson, at the book launch. War, by Wes Olson.

by Dale Olsen

In November 2016, the construction, six-year commission, and photographs and first-hand accounts, Honourable Joe Francis tragic loss with all hands. The narrative and shows why the ship’s loss later is woven with quotes from diaries, that year so devastated the nation. The MLA, Member for Jandakot, letters and memoirs of the officers and chapters covering the months leading up launched RSL Service ratings who served in Sydney between to 19 November 1941 describe Sydney’s Member, Wes Olson’s, latest September 1935 and November 1941. wartime role in Australian waters, and book at the City of Cockburn Several chapters are devoted to Sydney’s reveal how Captain Burnett and the ship’s complement viewed the German RSL Sub-Branch. Sub-Branch pre-war years when the cruiser was the ‘pin-up girl’ for the Royal Australian raider threat. President, Digger Cleak Navy. The bulk of the book, however, The account of Sydney’s final battle with OAM, welcomed close to covers Sydney’s deployment to the HSK Kormoran is well covered, and Mediterranean in 1940. The lows one hundred guests and RSL provides the most logical explanation of and highs of wartime service are what happened on that fateful day. members to this event. vividly recreated, as are the numerous HMAS Sydney (II) – In Peace and War encounters with enemy naval and air HMAS Sydney (II) – In Peace and is Wes’ fourth book, and was released forces. War is the definitive work on the life to coincide with the 75th Anniversary A unique set of photographs, obtained and times of Australia’s most famous of the loss of the ship on 19 November from Australian, British and Italian warship. The 620-page hard-back book 1941. Guests included sons, daughters sources, complements the chapter on the is lavishly illustrated with over 250 and nephews of former crew members, Cape Spada action, which provides a photographs, and includes full crew lists and Mrs Shirley Fisher - wife of the late riveting account of Sydney’s clash with for 19 July 1940 and 19 November 1941. Tom Fisher (the last Western Australian the Italian cruisers Giovanni delle Bande The book can be purchased direct from to have served in HMAS Sydney). Nere and Bartolomeo Colleoni on 19 the author for $60 pick-up, or $75 posted July 1940. HMAS Sydney (II) – In Peace and within Australia. Contact Wes or Dale War is the first complete history of the Sydney’s celebrated homecoming in Olson on (08) 9337 4631 or Australian light cruiser, and covers her February 1941 is also well covered with email: [email protected] 62 The Listening Post MARCH 2017

Did you know that the origins of the Newdegate Cup date back to 1922? Executive Meeting Minutes of the Returned Sailors and Soldiers League, dated 20 December 1922, under the heading of Governor’s Cup, record the following: The President announced that the Governor, Sir Francis Newdegate had presented to the League a very handsome cup for competition, and it was moved  RSLWA's archivist Helen Starkie by Mr Morris, seconded by Mr Harvey from “That it be called the Newdegate Cup and be a perpetual challenge cup the archives awarded each year to the branch which has best advanced the interests of the RSLWA archivist Helen Starkie League during the preceding 12 months. continues her review of old The decision to be arrived at by copies of The Listening Post Congress, and further, that the details in which date back to 1921. connection with the competition should be decided by the President and Vice- Newdegate Cup Presidents.” – Carried. The Newdegate Cup, awarded On the motion of Mr Bader, seconded annually for best Metropolitan by Mr Harvey, a vote of thanks was Sub-Branch all round performance, tendered to His Excellency for his is keenly competed for and brings kindness, and the great interest he had joyous smiles to faces of members taken in the League. – Carried. whose Sub-Branch has achieved the Sir Francis Newdegate was Governor of  The origins of the cup date back to 1922. status of winner for the past year. WA from 1920 – 1924. ANZAC Token Appeal

This year the day of our ANZAC Token Appeal has changed. It reverts back to the Friday before ANZAC Day. On Friday, 21 of April keep an eye out for our friendly Sub-Branches and Australian Defence Force volunteers who will be placed in various locations around Perth’s Central Business District. Collectors will be identified by their authorised voluntary collector card showing permit number 23469. Don’t forget to grab an ANZAC sticker once you’ve donated. The ANZAC Token Appeal assists our service and ex-service men, women and their dependants in need.  Advertisement from The Listening Post, 19 January, 1923. The Listening Post MARCH 2017 63 UNIT AND KINDRED LISTING

Unit and Kindred Name Abbrev Position Address City State P/Code Phone No Email PEPPERMINT 11th Battalion AIF 13th wBrigade WW2 11th Bn AIF 13th BDE WW2 President 1 Harvey St WA 6011 9384 3989 [email protected] GROVE 2/11th A.I.F. INFANTRY BATTALION 2/11th Bn AIF Assoc Secretary 70 Hawkstone Street COTTESLOE WA 6011 9383 2282 [email protected] 0400 611 2/16th Battalion A.I.F. Association Inc 2/16th Bn AIF Assoc Secretary PO Box 434 COTTESLOE WA 6911 [email protected] 020 2/28TH Battalion & 24th Anti-Tank Company 2/28th & 24th ATNK COY Assoc Secretary 11 Thatched Court BIBRA LAKE WA 6163 9417 3867 [email protected] Assoc 2/3rd Machine Gunners & Relatives Assoc of 2/3rd MC Bn President 201 Keane Street CLOVERDALE WA 6105 9277 1585 [email protected] Western Australia Inc 0407 746 2/43rd Battalion Assoc WA Division 2/43rd Aust Inf Bn Assoc Secretary PO Box 2236 WARWICK WA 6024 [email protected] 206 2/4th Machine Gun Battalion 2/4th MG Bn Secretary 42A Ednah Street COMO WA 6152 9368 4131 [email protected]

Airborne Forces Assoc of WA (Inc) Secretary 9 Okewood Way MORLEY WA 6062 9378 1992 [email protected] 0421 420 Amercian Returned Military Services ARMS Secretary 12 Binburra Way MT NASURA WA 6112 [email protected] 498 Australian Ex-Services Atomic Survivors Assoc Atomic Survivers Assoc President PO Box 21 PARKWOOD WA 6147 9455 1337 [email protected]

Australian Red Cross Aust Red Cross Chairman GPO Box P1239 PERTH WA 6004 9225 1905 [email protected]

Fleet Air Arm Assoc of Australian WA Division Secretary 26 Hefron Street MT HELENA WA 6082 9572 1487 [email protected] HMAS Canberra-HMAS Shropshire Assoc (WA HMAS Can Shro Secretary 12 Hawker Street SAFETY BAY WA 6169 9528 2323 [email protected] Div) Inc HMAS Hobart Assoc (WA Div) HMAS Hobart Assoc Secretary PO Box 290 KELMSCOTT WA 6991 9495 2880 [email protected]

Malaya & Boreno Veterans Association WA Inc President 5 Penistone Street Greenwood WA 6024 9247 3374 [email protected]

Malaya Volunteers Group Aust. President 5 Penistone Street Greenwood WA 6024 9247 3374 [email protected]

N Class Destroyers Assoc WA Branch (Inc.) N Class Destroyers Secretary PO Box 54 WOOROLOO WA 6558 9573 1653 [email protected] National Servicemen’s Assoc of Australia (WA Secretary PO Box 1699 MANDURAH WA 6210 9534 9977 [email protected] Branch Inc.) Mandurah/Murray Sub-Branch National Servicemen's Assoc of Australia (WA National Servicemens Assoc (WA) Secretary 54/47 Forrest Ave EAST PERTH WA 6004 9221 2937 [email protected] Branch Inc.) North American Veterans Unit North Amercian Veterans Secretary 7 Hallam Close BOORAGOON WA 6154 9330 7997 [email protected] WA Officer Training Unit Association WA Branch PO Box 118 WEST PERTH WA 6872 9321 2738 [email protected] Respresentative Partners of Veterans Association Western Secretary 182 Lord Street PERTH WA 6000 9228 3350 [email protected] Australia Inc RAAF Police Association President 9 Ridge Close EDGEWATER WA 6027 [email protected]

RAAF Vietnam Veterans Association of WA Inc. RAAF VN Vets Assocof WA Inc Secretary PO Box 2121 WARWICK WA 6024 9409 7299 [email protected] Rhodesian Ex-Servicemen’s Association of 0412 771 Secretary PO Box 17 CANNINGTON WA 6107 [email protected] WA Inc 523 Royal Australian Air Force Assoc (WA) Division RAAF Assoc WA Secretary 2 Sleat Road APPLECROSS WA 6153 9311 4455 [email protected] Royal Australian Armoured Corps Assoc WA RAAC Secretary 25 Bentley St STONEVILLE WA 6081 9295 2281 secretary@[email protected] Branch Royal Australian Army Ordnance Corps Assoc 0408 433 Secretary 16 Lorrimar Place MURDOCH WA 6150 [email protected] WA (Inc.) 272 0438 695 Royal Australian Artillery Assoc (WA) Inc Secretary PO Box 881 CLAREMONT WA 6910 [email protected] 711 Royal Australian Navy Communications Branch 0407 726 RANCBAWA Secretary 42 Davies Crescent KARDINYA WA 6163 [email protected] Assoc (WA Branch) 994 Royal Marines Assoc (WA Branch) Secretary 73 Ridgehill Rise ROLEYSTONE WA 6111 9496 0319 [email protected] 0428 898 Royal Western Australia Regiment Association RWAR Assoc Secretary 16 Pomelo Way SEVILLE GROVE WA 6112 [email protected] 431 26 Grayswood Submarines Assoc of Australian (WA Branch) Secretary ERSKINE WA 6210 9586 9375 [email protected] Retreat The Aust Federation of T&PI Ex-Servicemen and Secretary PO Box 2035 ROSSMOYNE WA 6148 9332 4999 [email protected] Women WA Branch Inc. Tingira Australia Association (National 16 Blackpool 0403 402 WA President ILUKA WA 6028 [email protected] Association) Promenade 496 War Widow’s Guild of Australia WA Inc Secretary 15 Plantation Street MENORA WA 6050 9371 7470 [email protected] 0412 984 WRAAC Association (WA) President PO Box 6149 EAST PERTH WA 6892 [email protected] 739 WRANS-RAN Women’s Assocation WA Secretary 6 Browne Street SUBIACO WA 6008 9380 4414 [email protected] 64 The Listening Post MARCH 2017 Lest We Forget AT THE GOING DOWN OF THE SUN AND IN THE MORNING, wE WILL REMEMBER THEM anzac day ASCOT RACECOURSE, SATURDAY 22 APRIL, 2017

Join Perth Racing in paying homage to the fallen ANZACs at Ascot Racecourse on ANZAC Raceday, SATURDAY 22 APRIL, 2017. INCLUSIONS Legacy badges, teddy bears and wristbands at the gates A catafalque party (commemorative service) on the front lawn - Wreath laying ceremony Flag raising ceremony $5 Beer’s Poppies on sale Diggers Cup Trophy presentation Free entry to current or past service personnel and kids under 16 years of age

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Sudoku Crossword Solution in next edition Sudoku is a logic-based, combinatorial number-placement puzzle. The objective is to fill a 9x9 grid so that each column, each row, and each of the nine 3x3 boxes (also called blocks or regions) contains the digits from 1 to 9 only one time each. The puzzle setter provides a partially completed grid. Solution in next edition

Courtesy of Len Copley Across Down 1 Dorm dweller 1 Fashionable 5 Few 2 Swearword Provided by Sudoku.com.au 9 Own 3 Always 10 Razor sharpener 4 Lower in rank 5 Short-term memory Sudoku Solution from last edition - December 2016 11 Detail 12 Adult insect 6 Talk 13 Chromium 7 Important person 15 Men’s evening dress 8 Synthetic resin 16 Edgily 10 “Raw” color 18 Red ant (2 wds.) 14 Less nice 21 Hoopla 17 City in Minnesota (2 wds.) 22 City 18 What a scientist 26 Mooch searches for 28 Military officer 19 Western state 29 Not our 20 Cowboy show 30 Goad 23 Italian currency 31 Anon 24 Fidgety 32 “You can’t eat just 25 Meets one” brand 27 Cocktail drink

Crossword solution last edition (December 2016) over page

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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. Last Post We will remember them. Lest We Forget.

Navy Sub-Branch WX35909; Tamblyn, Clifton Army City of Perth RSL Sub-Branch F51341; Hedemann, Olga R59358; Aisbett, Leslie WX39261; Barber, Ernest City of Mandurah RSL Sub-Branch 3065900; Taylor, A.R. Wanneroo RSL Sub-Branch Bicton-Palmyra RSL Sub-Branch City of Rockingham RSL Sub- 216825; Hollitt, Barry F4268; Baker, John 5717648; Beckingham, Noel Branch City of Rockingham RSL Sub- Waroona-Hamel RSL Sub-Branch Bencubbin RSL Sub-Branch Branch 547140; Till, Alfred R57030; Bellette, Bradden WX36253; Berryman, Raymond Highgate RSL Sub-Branch Central RSaL Sub-Branch Busselton RSL Sub-Branch WX26553; Holtham, Walter Applecross RSL Sub-Branch 079270; Trunkfield, Andrew F5374; Brennan, Dennis 55443; Burley, Peter Highgate RSL Sub-Branch North Beach RSL Sub-Branch Gnowangerup-Borden RSL WFX17050; Korff, Kathleen Sub-Branch Returned Ex-Servicewomen RSL 16041; White, James F4733; Bridges, Harold Sub-Branch Brookton RSL Sub-Branch Collie-Cardiff RSL Sub-Branch WX29333; Cann, A.G. WF56643; Mair, Janet Cambridge RSL Sub-Branch 84158; Whitney, Edward S110952; Cherry, Gill Albany RSL Sub-Branch Busselton RSL Sub-Branch City of Mandurah RSL Sub-Branch 55196; Clough, Gerald WX15176; O’Byrne, Gerald Nollamara RSL Sub-Branch 5/1356; Williams, Alan R57229; Clement, Graeme Bunbury RSL Sub-Branch Canning Districts RSL Sub-Branch 537224; Coote, Charles City of Belmont RSL Sub-Branch Bedford-Morley RSL Sub-Branch 29847; Pettigrove, Victor 8297680; Foster, Peter North Beach RSL Sub-Branch Airforce City of Cockburn RSL Sub-Branch 2/738182; Dalziel, Raymond

Mosman Park RSL Sub-Branch VX87187; Rake, C.J. A58852; Hosking, Peter 23170; Hall, R Harvey RSL Sub-Branch Riverton RSL Sub-Branch City of South Perth RSL Sub- 5102595; Doherty, Seamus Branch Riverton RSL Sub-Branch 324318; Richards, Kevin A57265; Pryce, Noah North Beach RSL Sub-Branch City of Mandurah RSL Sub-Branch R47808; Halsey, Frederick 3743665; Gleeson, John Port Kennedy RSL Sub-Branch Dongara RSL Sub-Branch 53646; Richardson, Kevin 84023; Schulze, William City of Cockburn RSL Sub-Branch Yokine-Joondanna RSL Sub- 094696; Mayo, Clive 553377; Greening, Terence Branch Joondalup City RSL Sub-Branch Serpentine-Jarrahdale 5716131; Shearer, Ross City of Belmont RSL Sub-Branch A318385; Wattie, Peter LFX917760; Strohman, Derek 21129702; Hales, Walter Joondalup City RSL Sub-Branch Armadale RSL Sub-Branch 5714196; Smith, Raymond Kwinana RSL Sub-Branch 30699; Washing, Edward City of Perth RSL Sub-Branch Merchant Navy Bunbury RSL Sub-Branch 5/400323; Hanscott, Norman **B9 00069; Gordon, George City of Cockburn RSL Sub-Branch 5715766; Stubbs, Gilbert 5243; Wood, John York RSL Sub-Branch Bicton-Palmyra RSL Sub-Branch Yokine-Joondanna RSL Sub- WFX17009; Harvey, Rona Branch Returned Ex-Servicewomen RSL Crossword Solution from last edition – December 2016 The Listening Post MARCH 2017 67

They fought for our freedom. They taught us respect. Serving our Veterans for more than 70 years. Respect. Integrity. Loyalty. It’s what we share.