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Page 2- Llate~h;tg Post,;, Winter 1994 \ State PYii.Sid~nt:'s Message . ..
In response to many' ~uests for a copy of th'e State I'rt;'ident'~ ~prOduced · Australia has beeri affected Anzac Day Address, it is below. sometime. or another by con• On this ~~ each year, we gather. to recall the sacri• flicts between nations, and it fices and ~ ~ men and women; have endured is tiffie once more· to remind as a result of 5e!"1Ce .to our country in all conflicts that those unsettled members of have followed smce that day at Gallipoli on ·25 April our 'Family' that nobody 1915. ·wants peace more than those In .t!Us ,).Uf,, 1994; the 'Year of the Family', with so who nave experienced. the manY, ~es ,m the. WQrld . ~uffe~ becatise of wanton horrors of war. However, conflicts wtthm -thetr own countries, it is paramount peace is something that has to th~t we reflect on those members of our Australian be earned - peace at any price ~amily' who unselfishly left ~ur shores to lay down their is not: acceptable. This is why, lives for us, so ,that we may live, work and play in a safe on Anzac Day, it is important for all members of .the and secure envtronrnent. 'Family' of Australians to remember the sacrifices paid Since that day in 19i5, many Australians have con• by our men and women on the seas, on-the land and tinued to carry·on the tradition of protecting the in the air. Australian 'Family' from hostile f~rces. Consequently, Australia is a nation made up of many different races, hundreds of thousands of Austrahan men and ·women creeds and poli~cal dogma, but first and fqremost we have paid dearly. for us. We must remember that many must remember we are ihe Australian 'Family'. We draw families left behind in Australia have also paid the sacri• strength and vitality from the people who come from fice of losing a loving member of their family. Therefore aifferent countries and cultures, and we welcome the Anzac Day has now become an important part .of our contributions they can make in developing and enrich• history, and we recall the· sacrifices of the past by the ing the Australian nation, but let us not forget that they members of our Australian 'Fapilly' on this Australian must fit into the Australian ·'Family' .society and not try National Day, of Commemoration. · to create mini-cultural enclaves within our Australian There are many memorials throughout our commu• 'Family' culture. · nity with the names inscribed of those Australian Let all members of this Australian 'Family' then be 'Family' members who lost their lives from World War I proud but tolerant; friendly but independent; united ri_ght through all subsequent troubled times until today. but respectful of others ·points of view; resourceful and These names will continue to remind those who follow productive in an ever-increasing competitive world, but of the suffering the traumas of war can bring to not importantly they should look forward to the future, only the fantilies of Australia but to all other families in clearly with the past in mind, and recall the tradition of the world. how our predessesors left our shores to serve in, other We are continuaJly reminded that Australia is a young countries and far away-places so that the Australian country; this may be so compared to other countries in 'Families' left behind would be safe and secure. this world, but what we must not forget are the past sac• I urge all of you, members of the Australian 'Family', rifices that have been paid by our 'Family' members to continue to serve our country as. those Australians before us who helped in developing our traditions, our did before us. Work for your community so that the democratic system and progress within the modem spirit of Anzac will contiQ.Ue to enhance the lifestyle world to give our younger family members a better and freedom for whicb· our forebtars fought. future, free with security, peace and strength. The older citizens must be p repared to assist .the We continue to remind people that we should not younger members of our 'Family when requested, be take things for granted or change our life style "just for tolerant of their impatience and watch that they do not the sake of it". Our· past history must be remembered, become complacent on vital issues,such as·oui past her• traditiona/ ·reserved and our derp.ocratic way of life itage and traditions, and instruct them of their responsi• encourage· to prosper and develop as an example to bilities in our. ,society. They must be taught that, before others. We must be prepared to defend out way of life they are entitled to any rights, they have to earn them by from many forms of intrusions. There are people wtthm carrying our their responsibilities and be accountable our 'Family' . society who are trying to promote changes for them. · as an alternative, because they do not feel comforta.ble The nineties may be .troublesome and confusing at with our 'Family' history; however, to reach a conclus10n times, but like our first 'Family' of Anzacs we must look for the betterment of dte ·current Australian 'Family', · to the future and rely on true and lasting· qualities of · both sides of the argument should be clearly heard and resourcefulness, resili~nce, courage and· mateship. These not clouded by political ~ias, or though the so-called were the qualities of our past 'Faf!lily' m~bers and, if . power of.the press. , . we are to continue to be a successful 'Family' ip. this There are other members within ou~ Famtly' ~ho wonderful country, we must remember that this is what would prefer to see the Anzac Day comm~~ora~10n it means to be an Australian today, because the price of dropped and forgotten on ,the ~o~nds that •.t glonfies liberty is eternal vigilance. ') · war', 'encourages violence or ts trrelevant m t
You WERE FORCED to kneel in your cell easily broken than the human spirit, on a sharp piece of iron, your hands tied because there was one sanctuary for behind your back, with a wooden plank tortured minds and frail, beaten bodies. inserted behind your knees. The chapel at Changi Prison was a Then a little Japanese ,guard would crude affair, a makeshift shanty that obllgln&IY stand on the wood and jump / became a pennanent memorial to up and down on it. courage.
Or one of his channingly sadistic Defenceless men, bludgeoned into mates would perch on your shoulder. devastating agony, restored a semblance After about nine or ten hours, when of faith before its rough and ready altar. your body had yielded enough pain to Or, just for a change, you could be Soldiers in stained, tattered shorts, satisfy their Emperor, you were released tied with your back to a ladder. Your stripped of every vestige of personal to flU spread-eqted in your own blood head, however, would be below the dignity, found comfort beyond the and filth. ladder, with a rung conveniently located comprehension of their cowardly gaolers. OD the other hand, you might have across your throat. You would then be The fact that the Changi Prison been beJel clown on your back, a cloth slid, with much joy and laughter, upside Chapel has joined our collection of cmtr JOUr nose and mouth. Water was down into a tub. miniature Singapore landmarks ·iS a contl1uoaaly poured onto the cloth If you survived all that, and the matter of pride. uatil JOUr ltomfiCh eventually becam& endless, gut-wrenching dysentery, you dlatetlclecl. 1t would then be beaten with were sent to work on the Bunna Railway. This little model symbolises the . atJcb, bamboo, wet knotted ropes, belts Probably, you wouldn't survive that. soaring victory of human courage over wltlt baddeS or molver butts. Or merely unbridled, insatiable cruelty.
Jamped 01. This was Singapore, for ·three Hold it in your hands and wonder Petrol might also be poured onto shameful years from 1942. A place where at all it means •. And be more rfu~ ~ your blolted belly, and Ignited. fingers, arms, legs and backs were more than a little moved. '1®;d;,.
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P!!ge 4 - Listening Post - Winter 1994 \ State ·Secretary's Notes State Executive Anzac Day 1994 proved a major STAlE PRESIDFNf success with maximum partici• LC. Keynes, BA pation and capacity crowds at SFNIOR VICE PRESIDFNf both the Dawn Service and KT.Murphy March. The national media jUNIOR VICE PRESIDFNf· reported similar attendances J.L Holrnan throughout the country so we STAlE SECRETARY are obviously going about it the · M Geldart right way. Breakfast served at the COMMmEE Anzac Club proved very popular J. Babbage, Mrs HP. Balfe, BEe, MiS B. Clinton, standard feature.on future Anzac Days. B.R Cooper, Mrs D.J. Dowson, MBE, Recruitme~t of new members continues to proceed MC. Hall, JP, Mrs A Keynes, Dr AJ. King, well. The threat of erosion of Veterans' benefits is still BSc,MBBS,FCCP,fRA.CMA,FACRM, A Kwiecinski, very real and, to combat this, recruiting must continue BEc,MAIBS, I{.B. Littlejohn, ~ Lloyd, JP, RD. Mercer, to be a major aim for each and every one of us. AM, RFD,ED, RB. Mit;chell, KJ. Morrison, LT. There has been an excellent response to merchandise Rasmussen, WJ. Surridge, EG. Verdi, P. White, DCM sales resulting in our having to restock twice during COUNlRY REGIONAL VICE PRESIDENTS recent weeks. The credit card facility has worked very R Hatch (Eastern Goldfields) well for both the payment of membership fees and P.J. Blekinsopp (North West) purchase of merchandise. C. Mills (Upper South Western) ln closing, I wish to advise you of my pleasure at being S.G. Robinson [Central Wheatbeltl selected your State Secretary; I look fotward to a long AJ. Spendlove (Northern Wheatbelt] and happy association with you all. If you are visiting RE. Stanley (Lower Great Southern) the city and wish to discuss any matters with me, h~sitate AM Coffey [Lower South Western) please do n <;>t to do so. Remember, I am here 1RUS1EES to serve you. Messrs K Broadhurst, FRAIA, ARIBA JOCK GELDART · RN. Stone, AM, JP Anzac House Repatriation, Welfare and Counselling Service
APPOINTMENTS [Miss) Tracy Pilbeam - A.ppointments - General Enquiries AUSfRALIAN PENSIONS IMrsl Margot Harness - DVAClaims - Service Pensions · - Commonwealth Compensation WELFARE (Mrs) Pat Rowlands - Welfare Grants -Aged Fund - Overseas Pensions VETERANS REVIEW BOARD (Mr) Norm Johnson - Appeals against DVA decisions [Mrs) Margaret Ponta VlElNAM VETERANS IMrsl ~argot Harness - Australian Vietnam War Veterans Trust - Education assistance Listening Post-Winter 1994-Page 5 \ HOLLYWOOD IS STILL ~(.OUR . HOSPITAL
On.February 24 this year hi!ttefy wa:s rn,.ade when the ...... Repatriation Hospital was sold to the private sector. Marty veterans were concerned that theit hospital would change.· · However, we have made a commitment that the special relation~hip that existed between patients and staff would continue. The Veterans and Wax Widows of WA are assured 0f priority access to Hoijywood. Hollywood is, and will continue to be, your hospital.
Roger SneU, Executive Director
''At the time of writing this editorial, our weekly hospital· visitor, Honorary Secretary Bill Mahar,. has had eight weekly visits to the pospital since.the takeover, and I am happy to report that asfar'as Bill Mahar is concerned, everyone he meets each week is very courteous and cannot l/,o enough to help him whilst he is visiting patients. It is to be hoped this news is correct and keeps up to the same standard as I am sure people were a bit worried as to how the takeover would work out. This, I know, is vital news ·to all of us as most . . have been patients in Hol.lywood at some time over the ·years." · Extract ft·om Rota Magazine Officiai C(rgan of The Rats of Tobruk Associatiqn WA. Branch (Inc.)
H 0 L L Y W 0 0 D PRIVATE H 0 SPIT A·L Monash Avenue, Nedlands WA 6009. Telephone: 346 6009, Facsimile: 346 6740. -. Page 6- Listening Post- Winter 1994 \ . lDS EXCit:I·.I.ENCY MAJOR GENERAL MICIIAEL JEII'I'Eli~ AO, MC . . GOVERNOR OF WESI'ERN AUSri.AI,TA His Excellency Major General Philip Michael Jeffery, Mechanised and Airborne Brigade in Holsworthy, AO, MCwas born in Wiluna in 1937 and educated at S~n~ · Cannington and East Victoria Park State Schools and 1n 1985 he attended the Royal College of Defence Kent Street High School. Studies in London,· on completi.on of which he was His ~ather Phil was variously a stockman, prospector, promoted and appointed to command of the Army's gold ~mer ~nd soldier. He accompanied the explorer 15,000 man 1st Division. He became an Officer -of the Canmng dunng the development of the Canning Stock Order of Australia in June 1988 for his services to the Route. Army as Commander 1st Division. During .1989 he Was The Governor's thr'ee uncles were educated at the Assistant· Chief of the General Staff - LogisticS. 1n Guildford Grammar School, one becoming a Rhodes January 1990 he assumed the appointment of Deputy scholar, the second a distinguished surgeon, whilst the Chief of the General 'Staff responsible for the ·day to third was killed in Syria in World War Il when serving day running of a 65,000 man Army. 1n February 1991 with the 2/16th Infantry Battalion. His mother Edna, he was appointed Assistant Chief of the General Staff who was educated at Perth College, now lives in for Materiel which involved the development and man• Rockingham. He has a brother, Chris, who lives in Perth agement of some 600 Army equipment and constr:uc- and a sister, Elizabeth, who is in Canada. tion projects valued at $3 billion. · At the age of 16, General Jeffery left Perth to attend The Governor and his wife Marlena have four adult the Royal Military College, Duntroon. Following his children. Two of their sons, Craig and Da~d, are serving graduation in 1958, he served in a number of junior Army Officers. Son Simon is completing Engineering regimental appointments with 17 National Semce and Business Management Degrees at the Queensland Training Company and the Special Air Service University of TechnolAustralian Army from Vietnamese Cross of Gallantry. . 1959-1993, enlisting in the United Kingdom after ser• 1n 1972 he was selected to attend the British .-<\rmy vice in the British Forces which included active duty in Staff College at Camberley· and from there was prom.ot• the Middle East. He served 14 years in the SAS with · ed to Lieutenant Colonel and became Commandmg duty in South Vietnam and was commissioned in 1974, . Officer of the 2nd Battalion, The Pacific Islands retiring with the rank of Major at the termination of his Regiment. 1n 1975, on completion of his tour.i~ Wewak military career. · he became Commanding Officer of the SASR m Perth Mr Geldart's main interests are military history, natur• and was then promoted to Colonel as ·the first ~irector servtce~ al history, rifle and pistol shooting and he is a member of the Army's Special Action Forces, for to of several ex-service associations. which he became a Member of the Order of Austraha From 1981-83 he was seconded to the Department of the 'Spe'ci_al Minister of S~te ~o head A.usr:alia's national counter-terrorist coordmatwn authonty tn the rank of Brigadier and on completion of that appoint• ment he was posted as Commander of the 1st
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Page 8- L!atenlng Post- Winter 1994 \ War Veterans' Home Bui _ ~~ Pbnd Don:a,tions to 30 April~ 1994
$1 State3 74 898 President Th ·Len till Keynes l than ks t h e o £ llowmg . d . onors whose contnbutions have brought the total to • • · ere lS s a ong way to go and he hopes that more sub-branches will respond to this most worthy cause. .
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Page 10-Llatenlng'Post- Winter 1994 \ '. . ·~ by VIe Je~Fety, Defence PubHc A8llm (WAJ TI_te commen~ement of consttuction of the Republic lishments. of Smgapore Air Force facilities at RAAFbase Pearce •senator Ray, Singapore and the· Singapore Air Fotce was commemorated at RAAF Base Pearce with the are deeply appreciative_of your efforts, and those of unveiling of a historic plaque on March 30. your staff in the Department of Def~nce, the ADF and The plaque was unveiled by Australia's Minister for the RAAF in proYiding the facilities for RSAFs smooth Defence, Senator Robert Ray, and his Singaporean and rapid transfer of the Flying Training School to ~ counterpart, Or Yeo Ning Hong. Pearce. ·~ ...... __ "Without your assistance, RSAF presence at RAAF I ' , " Base Pearce today, only a year after the MOU was signed in March 1993, \vould not have been possible. Or Yeo continued: "The airspace available for pilot training around Singapore is limited. In contrast, Western Australia provides a conducive and safe operat• ing environment for pilot training. "Apart from the excellent weather conditions which allow year-round training, the flying trai.ning around Ray unveil the commemorative Pearce is much larger than the RSAFs current training plaque at RAAF BasePearce. areas in the South China Sea - "Furthermore, instead of flying over the sea, our pilot The ceremony acknowledged the close ties between trainees now experience flying over different types of Australia and Singapore and the' mutually beneficial terrain. We eliminate also the wasteful transit times to arrangements, such as this initiative, which ~ill con• and from the South China Sea" tribute to regional security and stability. Senator Ray congratulated all those involved in bringing the project to fruition and welcomed the Singapore Air Force and their families to Australia. ln his address Senator Ray said "Australia welcomes Singapore's use of our training facilities, such as the Delamere Air Weapons Range, as a· contribution to our respective self-defence capabiliri:es and to regional secu• rity. "Since the end of the Cold War, these common Singapore Minister of Defence, Dr Yeo Inspects the RAAF interests are perhaps stronger than ever before with the Guard of Honour at RAAF Pearc'e. growing importance of the Asia-Pacific ·region, changing relatio ns hips between regional powers and new After the official party inspected the c:;onshuction site news conference, Dr Yeo said he approaches to regional security, and the greater com• in a post-ceremony considers the RAAF "a very experienced air force" and plexity o( today's strategic picture." that "We have a lot to learn from the RAAF. In concluding Senator Ray acknqwledged Dr Yeo's Force began relocat• significant contribution to the bilateral defence relation• The Republic of Singapore Air School to ship during his time as Singapore's Minister for ing elements of its Flying Training RAAF Pearce in September 1993 along with 16 Marchetti Defence. Senator Ray stated: "As a measure of the importance S211 jet trainers. of our cooperation, Dr Yeo and myself, on behalf of our When the RSAF Flying Training School is fully opera• respective governments, signed a Letter of Intent on tional it will boast 30 Marchetti S211 aircraft, 55 staff, Monday which provides a framework for extending and 38 students and 160 maintenance personnel. enhancing the reciprocal activities between our defence RAAF personnel will not be directly involved in train• pilots, but will provide air traffic control and organisations." ing RSAF Dr Yeo responded saying how pleased he was to note other aviation and base services. · the political, economic and defence cooperation an~ Additional facilities being constructed at RAAF significant progress between the two countries over the Pearce by Kinhill Engineers Pty Ltd for the RSAF include administration and working accorriinodation a past two years. . . "Our pre~ence at RAAFPear:ce today ts testimony of hangar, aircraft apron, etc. under the management'of -. the do s~ and active ties between our two defence estab- the Director General Faciliti6S - Air Force. Uatenlng Po.t - Winter 1994 - Page 11 \ FINANCE FOR PENSIONERS
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PHONE: 444 9553 . AIHRS: 444 4712 SPECIALIST MORTGAGE 36 years experience with military antiques. LICENSED FINANCE BROKERS Ex Regular Army. MEMBER CITY OF PERTH' R.S.L. Page 12 - Listening Post - Winter 1994 \ I.ltt'E 1\'IEMBERSHJi:» WAR . Mrs Patricia Balfe, B Ec, then a resident of the Air Fore~ Memorial ~tate, Bullcreek, was presented with a lroME Ce~ficate of Ltfe Membership of the RSL by State Prestdent Len Keynes and members of the State The fete at Mt Lawley War Veterans' H9mes proved a Executive on 27 Aprill994. real success. Mrs Ann Keyne ~, fund raising ccrordinator The award :was in recognition of her services to the on the Board had suggested the project and then set League. For 10 years she served as chairman of the about bringing it to frpition. Considering the many Lis~eni?g Pos~ committee and editor of its magazine, drawbacks she accomplished a great deal. Ann was lav- Nelson and staff at Mt whtch tS published quarterly and distributed to all WA . ish in her praise of Mr Dennis members. · Lawley; "They worked tirelessly in every phase and proved it truly was their fete. The staff at Mandurah She was P.resid.ent of the Darling Range Ex• must also take a bow. To the residents and families who Servicewomen's Group and was a member of the RSL contributed items and attend~d, I extend my heartfelt State Executive from 1983. thanks. Generally the response from Sub-Branch~ was During World War II, Mrs .-Balfe served as a most disappointing. Highgate ran an excellent sausage Navigation Officer with the RAAF in Air Operations sizzle and the RSL Women's Auxiliary provided their Room, Townsville, from 1942 to 1943 and later in usual high standard support." . Operations Rooms in Sydney and Melbourne I thank Ann and those on the Board who assisted her including the State President of the RSL who worked the full day; a .much appreciated gesture. To those few who sent donations, ·I also give thanks. Next year's fete will give the Veteran community a further opportunity to involve themselves in assisting the fund raising activities of the War Veterans' Homes. GERAIDTON The next six units should be completed soon and, if current interest is maintained, should sell quickly. They are excellent value and if you are contemplating a move north do have a look at them. MI'IAWIEY Natalie, one of our most popular Administration Pat Balfe at the special Graduation Ceremony, Sydney Staff, has given birth to young Ryan. Both are well and University, May 1993. · we congratulate her. · War disrupted lives - and robbed students of the While the fete has been the. major focus these past chance to graduate, other than "in absentia". World War months we should not forget the Anzac Eve Service. 11 prevented Mrs Balfe ·from graduating with her General consensus was, it was most successful l\Ild a org~isations Bachelor of Economics degree. In May 1993, University tribute to .the Staff and those that con• of Sydney graduates who had served in World War 11 tribute so unselfishly each year. The slighdy altered for• and the Korean and Vietnam wars were at last given the mat proved popular, lessening the time in the afternoon opportunitY to ·graduate at a s pecial cerem<;my held in heat. the Great Hall. At that ceremony, Mrs Balfe was MFADOW SPRINGS honoured by being invited to give an oration. I congratulate the Staff and residents for the way they home. It · Kj. MORRISON are co-operating and making their village a real have been resolved and President . appears the staffing difficulties of consolidation. Darling Range Sub Branch there should now be a real period KENMURPHY Chairman We were all saddened when Mrs Balfe Returned Sisters: All trained nurses who served in passed away,_after a long Illness, at the Australia and overseas - all Services - are invited to Cottage fi08Pice on 13 May. attend meetings held first Thursday of month (except January} 1.00 pm in Gallipoli Room, Anzac JoHN SURRIDGE House. President, Mrs Anne Leach, 384 3842; .Deputy Editor . Secretary, Mrs Batty Hunt-Smith, 305 2285;
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Page 14-Llatenlng Post- Wlnte.r 1994 \ The new Minister for opportunity to visit places like the Somrne Valley and a Veterans' Affairs, Con number of the War Cemeteries.. One cannot help but .Sciacca, admits he has be moved by the dedication and sacrifice of the made it into the Ministry Australian men and women who ser\.oed their country the hard way. with such distinction. Mr Sciacca, who was "' see my top priority as Minister for Veterans' Affairs sworn· in as Minister for as consultation with veterans and ex-service organisa• Veterans' Affairs at the tions to enSure my department meets the needs of vet• end of March, was born erans throughout the '90s and into the 21st century. in Sicility almost 4 7 years "' am sure ex-service organisations welcome the deci• ago and migrated to sion to place Veterans' Affairs under the umbrella of Australia when he was Defence since closer links with today's defence forces four. will enable my_department to implement more On arrival in Australia, informed policies about the expectations and needs of his father Sam worked as ex-service men and women and their dependants," he a cane-cutter near said. lnnisfail. Later he managed hotels at Mt Morgan, Proserpine and Charleville before moving to the Redlands area on the outskirts of Brisbane to farm veg• etables, which gave young Con a more comprehensive knowledge of his adopted country than many a native• born Australian. Mr Sciacca took an early interest in politics and con• tested his first election for an unwinnable seat in the Queensland Parliament in 1969 at the age of 21. The follOwing year he was admitted as a solicitor and estab• lished his own law firm. He continued to be active in the Queensland ALPand in 1972 became president of Queensland Young l..abor. In 1986, he was endorsed as ·the candidate for the Federal Seat of Bowman, which takes in some of the outer south-east suburbs of Brisbane. including the areas along the shares of Moreton Bay as well as Moreton and North Stradbroke Islands. He was elected to the House of Representatives in July 1987. Re-elected in March 1990, he was appointed Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Social Security. In the 1993 elections he retained his seat and, once more,. was made Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Social Security. In addition to this position he was appointed Parlia~entary Secretary to the Minister for Arts and Administrative Services. Between 1987 and 1990 he served as a prominent member of the House of Representatives Community Affairs' Committee and took a leading role in the "After the March" Parliamentary inquiry. On March 25 he was appointed Minister ofVeterans' Affairs and sworn in as a member of the Keating Ministry - he is the first ltalian-born Australian to become a Federal Minister. "It just shows you the opportunities this country offers anyone," Mr Sciacca said. 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Ageing has taken As _'in guerilla: warfare, little by little benefits ·are. its toll so that just a handful of World War I veterans picked off and new.offensives opened against Veteran survive whilst the ranks of World War 11 veterans grow interests. The fortress mentality is within us as we sit thinner each day. and wait for ·.zatls to crumble. We all know that in these In the post world war eras, the Veteran community · situations, aggressive patrolling is called for out in .no was so .Jarge that it permeated every institution and man's land, to deny opponents the initiative. bure.aucracy in society. Veterans could be sure that laws To take action, we can first ·of all get behind our would 'be enact~d to look after their welfare and inter• Veteran organisations and give them the ammunition ests. Public servants would administer statutes ·with (membership) to defend our interests. Demand from experience and empat}:ly. Many medicos were them• your federal member inform.ation -on what reviews and selves Veterans. It 'would be unthinkable of action are being proposed for Veterans' entidements• Governments and their servants to welch on debts and compensation. Let the Federal Minister for owed by a nation to so few, who gave so much. Veterans' Affairs know what you think about his Ageing and retirements have changed this picture in Government's plans and if you get no satisfaction, send more recent years. The hallowed chambers of parlia• newspapers the information or write a letter to the ment have but a few veterans, and administrators are Editor about it H you watch "Yes Prime Minister" you'll imbu ~ d with a spirit of cost-cutting to prove their see how the politicians respond to public attention. accountability. The cost of a service or benefit has over• Squeaky wheels usually get.oiled taken its value in the minds of many. The qattles are But where have all the Veterans gone in this hour of over, but bureaucrats and 'auditors may yet bayonet the need? Could they be sleeping? wounded. "Sleepers wake! The watchman on the heights is call- The Veteran community needs to close ranks as mg. ..." never before to ensure that benefits and compensation . J.S. Bach (Cantata no. 140. WachetAuf] are not sacrificed to enhance careers or fatten coffers BRIAN COOPER MM for vote catching in marginal electorates. DIGGERS ENJOY ANZACS memorate Anzac Day. Mr Hamilton, who· was in the 2132 Infantry Battalion, 9th Division, served in World War Il in the Middle East, New Guil)ea and Borneo ·from 1941-1946. There several theories on just ~hen and how Anzac biscuits got their name. Mr Hamilton said he believed it was because they were easy to make and soldiers in World War I would bake them for the troops' with the few ingredients they could.find. "They're easy to make and use a lot of treacle," he said. "'have a mate in Geraldton who still makes them!" Another sou~ce said th~ biscuits were baked by the. women at. home, who sent them over to the serving troops. Hollywood Private Hospital serves WP?..s Veteran-com• munity and was the .first Commonwealth Repatriatic;>n Hospital to be privatised on 24 Februaiy this year. · CA1HERINE ARCHER Mr Stan Hamilton was one of more ,than 200 patients at Hollywood Private Hospital in Nedlands who Public Relations Manager .. enjoyed an Anzac biscuit with their cup of tea to corn- Hollywood Private Hospital Listening Post- Wlnte~ 1994-Page 21 \ r Free· :Travel and Insurance Advice ' The RSl Travel Insurance Plan was set up by the RSL specifically Premiums ore verj competitive, and because the RSl policies , to assist RSL members and groups tr~velling overseas . . ore now more Rexible than ever, you con choose _exacHy the level it's a service that'~ also available to Social . of insurance you need. members and allied organisations like Veterans and Help that et.ren tra"els with you War Widows. With your RSL travel insurance policy you also get ~ The RSL Travel Insurance Plan team con give you a travel emergency poss CONTINUOUS CONCRETE GARDEN EDGING IS SUITABLE FOR • GARDEN SOIL & MULCH RETENTION • WEEDLESS GARDEN \1 SURROUNDS t/r,~?- ~* • DRIVEWAY EDGES 0ir1ir_j Austt DERBY ACCOMMOD-ATION WE~T KIMBERlEY Lillie, Neville, Grace Evans Lot 4 Guildford St, Derby WA 6728 Phone/ Fax (091) 93 1246 PO Box 844 GOLDSWORTHY CONNECTION YOUR 1-fOME AWAY FROM HOME SELF-CONTAINED, SERVICED 3 & 4 BEDROOM HOMES SHARE OR WHOLE OF-tf.OME - Room rate $45 per day per COuple - - Wholr · f-®me from $85 per day - Weekly 7 days ·at 5 day rate - FOR FRIENDLY HOMESTYLE SERVICE Page 22- ~latenlng Post- Winter 1994 \ Oflag \1116 was located in a former Gebirgsjager bar• (Warburg) which did not come ·to fruition, it was decid- · racks on the hanks of a river not far from the town, 90 ed by- the Escape Committee that there would only be · miles north of Munich. Huts had been erected on one one tunnel in Eich.stitt. - side of the parade ground and these, known as "Garden A manag~ment committee of four officers was City", ~ere occupied mainly by Australians and New · appointed, with six teams of five office~ . selected frQm Zealanders. battalion nominations. Later on "carriers" and "stooges" · On the night of 3-4 August 1943, 65 officers were added to the crew. When the tunnel was eventual• (including 7 Australians) escaped via a tunnel. The ly completed, it was es.timated that 40 ton.s of material majority had been prisoners since Dunkirk in 1.940; had been removed. ' some were taken prisoner in Greece and Crete and· a A system of signals for evacuation was ~nged and few from Dieppe. All were recaptured and eventually practised. Escapees were advised to "stand to" from .3-• transferred to Oflag NC (Colditz). May on to await ~he first windy and moonless night after that date. However, conditions were unfavourable and on 7 May officers were stood dow'n until 23 May. Conditions were again unfavourable until the afternoon of 3 June, when a slight wind arose. The Escape Co~mittee's policy was that as little notice as possible would be given and escapees would not be notified until after Evening Appel (check parade) -normally around 1900 hrs. On 3 June the order was given for "off". The proce• dure for escape had been can!fully prepared and each officer was given a number. No's 1 and 2 were to break and to proceed up the hill laying a guide rope. No's 3 and 65 would act as controllers. When all had gone, No. 65 would follow collecting the guide rope as he went. The "stooges" and assistants successfully camou• - PLA a oe rvtuu' -- t '.J ),' ' ~ flaged the exit and withdrew. /ell&• """/~•r Though there was a sentry on the roadway, his beat· extended a great distance on each side of the exit and it The tunnel started from a toilet· in one of the blocks wasn't until the early hours of the morning that the nois~s and ran some 113 feet up and under the highway to a sentry became suspicious of some he must have couldn ~ t small chicken-coop inside the fence skirting the road• heard and came up to the fence. He see any• way. For the last 77 feet the gradient rose at 19°. thing but sent for an NCO. Coinciding with the arrival of the NCO, an early-rising German started to chop · The workers had eo overcome several boulders and at wood in a neighbouring house. This satisfied the NCO one stage the overhead cover was less than 12 inches. that the sentry's. suspicion was unfounded and-he went on~ At time there was only a nine inch opening to work away. . . in. The first intimation the Germans received that all The .spoil was disposed of under the floor of a ~ut in was not as it should be was when they came to put th~ "Garden City". At special times it was moved mto a chains on the officers in Block· I and found some left 'hide' in. the block attic. After dark "carriers" transported over. it to the "Garden City" hut in socks s~spended from Regretfully none of the officers got out of Germany. straps around their neck, the whole "sc~eened" by the Some were ambushed by "Hitler Youth", but mpst we~ "carriers" greatcoat. The Germans dt.scovered ~he recaptured by Landwache (Home Guard) road blocks. "Garden City" 'hide' on 4 March durtng a routme Apparently the Landivache had been formed a ·shott search. The Germans immediately evacuate!i t~e h.ut while before the escape to deal with parachutists. from and busied themselves digging slit trenches hopmg to the intensified air-raids. After the escape, some 60,000 ' encounter the workings of the tunnel. were reported to have been turned out between Afte~ the many tun~els started in Oflag VIB Eich.statt and the S~ · fi<>n*r - 1,900 Ge~~ ~r Listening Poet-Wlnter_1994 -·Page 23 \ •, .. . KOTT Gl)"l~NING -- BARRISTERS AND SOLICITORS ESTABLISHED 1919 · Kott Gunning has been assisting R.S.L. MembersJor over 25 years.We practice in all areas of law : including: • Service, Disability and T.P.I. 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Family Day Sausage Sizzle As they were recaptured, the escapees were trans• ferred to Willibaldsburg S<;hloss just ·outside Eichstatt, near the Vietnam Veterans' Memorial where they completed their 14 days' punishment. From in Kings Park there they were removed in two different parties to Oflag JVC (Colditz). 11 am to 3pm Sunday 7 August 1994. The night following the departure of the first party to Sausage packs will be avaitable for Oflag NC, two Canadian and one British officer purchase and moto·r cycle rides for:. escaped from the Schloss, but two of the officers yo~ng and old will be given by the injured themselves in the escape and the party did not get very far. They were re<;.aptured by an SS soldier who Vietnam Veterans for a small donation. had been in a "waiting booth" beside the railway track Funds in aid of War Veterans' Home with a rather attractive girl friend! Bui.lding Fund Appeal. The above story is · based on articles in "Detour" Ed1ted by Lieut. 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R.SL. bowls Section At the annual meeting of the RSL Nation~l Bowls Council in 'Brisbane last January, it was unanimously decided t~at the WA State Secretary, Ted Philp, be awarded its highest honour, the Meritorious Award: Ted has been a hard working Secretary for many years and his organisation of events and tours has alwa-ys been of the highest quality. As a member of the Manning Sub-Branch he was awarded a Certificate of Service in 1988 for his work with the Sub-Bmnch. In his spare time he is a Legatee with Legacy. All RSL bowlers express their heartiest congratula• tions to Ted on this great honour. MIKE·HAIL National President RSL Bowl• Section, Jack Zllfer (left). State Executive U~on Officer ' presenting Ted Phllp with hla award. Returned and Services League of Australia RSLFOURS Sir Arthur Lee Trophy 28th NATIONAL RSL LAWN BOWLS MONDAY, 9 JANUARY FOURS CHAMPIONSHIP • . Morning- Round One. Lunch at Venue Club. Afternoon - Round Two. for the "Sir Arthur Lee" Trophy .__ TUESDAY, 10 JANUARY · • MELBOURNE 9-13 JANUARY, 1995 Morning- Round Three. Lunch at Venue Club. Following •Jack Hamilton, V.C." Interstate Series and "Or Sydney Afternoon - Round Four Krantz Memorial Trophy" Series. WEDNESDAY, 11JANUARY - RULES Morning- Round Five. Lunch at Venue Club. 1.AII contestants must be financial members of the RSL of Australia. Afternoon - Sectlon winners Knock-out. 2.AII contestants must be affiliated A.B.C. members or appropriate THURSDAY,12JANUARY governing body. Moming-Winners Play-off. Lunch at Venue Club. 3. Nomlnees of any team must be affiliated with the same State Afternoon -Quarter Finals. • Governing Body but need not be members of the same club or sub• FRIDAY, 13 JANUARY branch. Morning- Semi-finals. Lunch at Venue Club. 4.AII nominations must be accompanied by an entry fee of $20 per Afternoon- FINAL. 'High Tea, PresentatiOI)s and Closing Ceremony team. at Venue Club. · S . P iaye~ for responsible for their.own transport and a~ommodation . Programme subject to revision. 6.AII sectional games will be of 21 ends. Post sect1onal, Quarter Finals, Semi-Finals and Final will be of 21 ends. For accommodation and transport contact: State s-ecretary- Ted Philp- Phone 450 4033 a Henning Crescent, Manning 6152 Nominations close 29 October 1994 PROGRAMME INTERSTATE S[;F11ES Jack Hamilton V.C. Trophy Or Krantz Trophy TUESDAY, 3 JAN.UARY . . . Sides met by Liaison Officers and accompamed to motel. ~eating arrangements for Managers and Liaison Officers to be adv1sed. WEDNESDAY,4JANUARY Morning - Remembrance Ceremony .. Official Opening and Lunch. Reservoir B: C. Afternoon- First Test. THURSDAY,SJANUARY Morning- Second Test. Lunch. Reservoir B. C. Afternoon -Third Test. FRIDAY, 6 JANUARY Morning- Fourth Test. Lunch. Reservoir B. C. Afternoon- Fifth Test and Presentations. SATURDAY,7JANUARY . Free day. 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PO BOX 110, ALICE SPRINGS NT 0871 Page 30- Listening Post -Winter 1994 · \ ADDffiONAL FUNDING TO PUBliC HOSPITALS ' TABLE 1 Teaching Hospltai Yfaltlng Uste • 30 September 1993 ~ pa~ o~ its commitment to reducing the lengths of Number of persona-on selected waiting l11t1 by holpltal and 1peclalty wattmg hsts m W,A hospitals, the Health Department of SCGHI Western Austraha has budgeted $15 rriillion towards DIKol ~ CU Ar.:w• DUW ll~UW TnT&I. the 1993/94 Waiting List Management Program to E.N.T. . 556 949 ' 208 701 0 2414 1428 fund a range of initiatives at public metropolitan and . General Surgery 549 481 398 0 0 Ophthalmology 235 196 587 167 0 #o 1185 country hospitals aimed at increasing throughput for Orthopaedics 1105 626 589 40 0 2360 targeted specialties. · Plastic Surgery 280 198 385 106 0 969 36 1093 Fun~s Urology 637 196 224 0 · of $3.5 million have been allocated to new Cardlothoracic 91 ·o 13 2 0 106 ~ospi~l initiatives which cover a range of specialties Cardiology 90 30 35 2 0 157 mcludmg Ophthalmology, Orthopaedics, ENT, Plastic Gastroenterology 169 136 60 5 0 370 0 140 Surgery, General Surgery, Gynaecology, Neurology, NeuroSurgery 35 0 100 5 Vascular Surgery 68 12 74 0 0 154 Gastroe~terology and Urology. In alL over 2,800 proce• Spfnal 36 0 0 0 0 36 dures wtll be purchased within these specialties. Gynaecology 25 46 2 0 202 275 Oncology 0 0 0 0 17 17 Separate funding of $6.7 millions has been allocated n • • n n 0 4?A 0 4?A for Cardiac. Surgery initiati~es. TOTAL !UI76 ;il7o 2675 ur;~ 255 1h32 An additional $1.5 million provided by the •flepatriauon General Hospital Commonwealth Government has been dedicated to Chart 1: Changes In selected waiting lists at waiting list management improvement strategies. three general teaching hospitals* Aside from these new p«"Ojects, a rang~ of projects July-September 1993 which started in 1992/93 have been endorsed to con• tinue in 1993/ 94 with a budget of nearly $2.5 million E.N.T. and a throughput of over 900 extra procedures. General Surgery PATIENT WRNOVER' Opthalmology Orthopaedics Chart 1 illustrates the 'turnover' of cases awaiting Plastic Surgery elective surgery on the largest waiting lists in the teach• Urology . ing hOSJ?itals 0 200 400 600 800 1000 1200 As can be seen from this chart, more patients were • Adm from List o Added to Lisf added to the ENT, Ophthalmology, Orthopaedics and • lncluqes RGHISCGH Orthopaedics & Urology . .. . - Urology lists than: were cleared in the three months to {Extract from Elec~ve Surgery Bulletin No. 6, December I Y93 30 September 1993, while an equilibrium was achieved issued by Health Department of WA} · for General Surgery and more patients were cleared RFlMBURSEMFNT OF COSTS IN than were added to the list for Plastic Surgery. EVIDFNCE TO . It also should be noted that some patients on certain PROVIDING MEDICAL lists at 'teaching hospitals may be admitted to non• SUPPORT ClAIMS AND APPUCATIONS teaching public hospitals for their operations. The Department of Veterans' Affairs encourages vet-, WAITING USTS IN 1FACHING HOSPITALS erans to provide all the necessary medical and other in support of their claims for pension or Table 1 shows that there were 11,132 people awaiting evidence primary level. surgery on teaching hospital lists at the end of applications for increase in pension at the Sep~ember 1993. Costs incurred in providing supporting medical evi• b~ This total · represents an increase of 852 over the dence can reimbursed where the claims or applica• tions are successful and the supporting medical evi• June 1993 figure. has had an influence on the making of the deci• Despite this small increase from the last quarter, the dence total number on these teaching hospital lists is less than sion in favour of the claimant or applicant. at the same time in September 1992 (11,244). It is worth emphasising that the costs must have been incurred by the claimant or applicant and that the In addition, the median waiting· time on these lists medical evidence must have had some effect on the has decreased from 4.6 months in September 1992 to of the favourable decision _by the Determining 4.21 months in September 1993, while the m'edian making C>flfice~ · waiting time for those admitted to hospital for their operations has decreased from 0.46 months to 0.43 The amount of reimbursement is calculated id accor• dance with a scale of fees which has been approved by months during the same period \ Listening Post"" Winter 1994-Page 31 FREE WILLS? Few services in this world are free, esJ?ecially if provided by the Govp rnment. What you get for nothing is usually worth the same. How does the Government provide free Wills? The answer is - by what it charges for winding up the estate! 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The people lining the streets - young and old - Mr Bill Contoyannis no\t holds the position of showed great enthusiasm as they cheered the defence Manager of MRTRU, telephone (03) 499 6099. The forces of the day and the ex-service men and women. It telephone number of MRTRU at Caulfield is is great to march behind a flag and see the respect and (03) 5.28 1960. appreciation showing_in the faces of the crowd It is also great to see people from other countries clapping and joining in with the dedication, but it is greater still to see-children attending. There is a new awakening in our WAR WIDOWS younger generation, who are. now being taught to a~preciate the real meaning Motor Vehicle Registrations- $50 premium of Anzac Day. The motor-parade with the aged ana those unfit to The following information has been received from march, followed by the younger service personnel, the the State Minister for Finance: colourful banners of the units and the bands with the beat of the drums "Thank you for further correspondence of 5 April automatically lifting the pace and set• ting the parade off on a brisk step, provided 1994 concerning the $50 premium increase effective 1 an emo• tional experience. August 1993 on Western Australian registered motor Excelh~ncy, vehicles and whether.War Widows might be entitled to His the Governor was the Parade Reviewing a concession on the premium increase. Officer, and Colonel M.A Count, MBE was parade Marshal. The compere was Mr Richard Carter and "I have received further advice that a War Widow who Musical Director Mr John Christmass. is in receipt of a Pensioner Concession Card (PCC) will The hymn "Lest We Forget" opened the service, fol• now be entitled to a 50% concession on the vehicle lowed by the prayer for the Queen's Majesty, read by r.egistration and a 100% concession on the $50 Ken Murphy, senior Vice-President-RSL The next hymn Compulsory Third Party premium -increase. "For the Queen's Majesty" was followed by the In "War Widows who are in possession of a Pensioner Memoriam (Summers) sung by the NOCI Choir. The parade was called Concession Card must lodge an Application Form with to attention for the sounding of the · Last Post and two minutes' the Police Licensing and Services before the concession silence in memory of departed comrades was will be 'granted (Application Forms can be obtained broken by the sound of the Reveille. from the Police Licensing and Services)." The above information is in response to the RSEs "0 God Our Help In Ages Past" was sung before the address by request. State President Len Keynes, who reminded those on parade that we had gathe~d to pay homage to TK LIDYD those who had given their lives; in conclusion he stated Chairman that Anzac Day should be our official Australian Veterans Affairs Committee National Day of Commemoration, for this is the day when we say thanks to those who gave· their all so we could live in peace. .. EDmi ARNOID (nee K ~ rr) Uatenlng Poet-Winter 1994-Page 35 \ - ' CHEAP FOODS WANNEROO IS UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT So call in ·and meet Joe, John and families OUAlln You will receive good old _fashioned ROOF RESTORATION friendly service and our budget RE-ROOFING - GUTIERS pleasing prices will delight you. Tile •Clay • Iron • Asbestos Users of the WAPOL Roof Restoration System We have grocery, deli lines, Painters Reg. 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WO~N iN COMBAT .lJ.Nrrs by ALEX BARTSCH ~e question of women serving in combat units has A number of the British servicewomen were mem• been. a contentious one· for a number of years, evoking bers of RCfTransport Squadrons (yes they did change ... a vanety of responses mainly in the negative. 1t is diffi• tyres) engaged in resupply of armoured units in contact. cult to ascribe any one particular reason for this atti• This is str~tching non-combat employment somewhat, tude, but understaridbly men who have suffered the particularly as some of them did come under fire. Their pain and ·trauma of combat, lost mates and formed performance was effective and professional. bonds with others find it difficult to accept that women The· idea of women in combat is not new. Boadicea can be part of such an experience. Others are influ• was not a unique woman - in her day all women were enced by a cultural bac.kground that clearly defines skilled with the sword and fought beside their men. women's roles as supporters rather than full participants More recently Tito's Partisans, including a significant who are able to function and contribute effectively in number of women, tied down a disproportionate the brutal conditions of combat. • German force during World War ll. The. presence of Attitudes on this subject are changing everywhere. females did not inhibit operations in some of the most The drive for female equality over the past few decades difficult terrain in Europe. Similarly the Soviet Army has produGed remarkable results. Women are no longer during World War ll employed women in combat in prepared to play a purely supporting role, particularly lar~e numbers both as ground troops and flS pilots. since in the Defence Force a l~ck ot combat ~enence One of the Soviet Air Forces Fighters Aces was the has been a major obstacle to promotion to higher rank slightly'built 22-year-old Lily Litvak Many Defence Forces have reassessed their policies and we now have four Nato countries !Canada, Belgium, Nobody with an open mind can question womens' Holland and Norway) opening all frontline jobs to suit• patriotism or courage. Men do not have a .monopoly on ably qualified soldiers, regardless of gender. these qualifies. Examples of female courage abound with names like Nancy Wake and Violette Szabo who 1n addition, the RAF and USAF have admitted are two of the better known ones. women as pilots of combat plane~ including fighters. Similarly, the Royal Navy and US Navy have admitted Obviously, there are some jobs for which women are women on board warships, as of course has the RAN. less suited due to their lesser upper body strength. Furthermore, this year the US administration However, not all men can do. all combat tasks either. An announced new guidelines for employment of women interesting sidelight to this is provided by the Royal in combat units which will be "as open to liberal inter• Navy investigation into the employment of women; this pretation of opportunities for women as possible". was conducted by Captain Alan West DSC,,who had a These moves are partly due to equal opportunity leg• ship. sunk under him in the Falklands. 'The result was islation and partly to the demographic trough reducing overwhelmingly in favour of employing women. Cap'tain the number of available young men, but significantly West found that there was no job on a ship that a they are driven by a realisation that women represent a woman was incapable of doing. If any task was beyond great untapped resource which must not be wasted. the physical capability of a woman it was also beyond To put some of this into a more tangible perspective, the capability of a man. The problem of physical s ~ election consider this: strength can be overcome. A process' that is totally gender neutral and based purely on ability to a If the Falklands war took place now, there would perform any necessary tasks is surely the key to full be British wom.en as well as men on warships, equality. eaming·medals but also dying. b If the Gulf war were on now, the British, It is tremendously wasteful to exclude the skills and Americans and Canadians would have female potentiaL of 52% of the population as a ~suit of a blan.• pilots flying F18s and Tornadoes. ket gender bar. Such a bar runs counter to commuruty It is not generally known that 34,000 women took attitudes and could be counterproductive to 'the p~rt in the Gulf war in 1991. Eleven of them carne League's aim to strive for the most effective Defence Force for our nation. home in bodybags, despite not being officially in com• bat. This WC\~ accepted by the community as it was for Perhaps the time has come for the RSL to rethink its -. their male fellow soldiers. policy on this important issu~. Listening Post - Winter 1994 :- Page 37 \ I . TMDE S~RVICES PLUMBING &GAS · ANGLICAREfu >elon i ~C.\~f • ~~llncJ AU PLUMBING MAlflrENANCE . BLOCKAGES & EMERGENCY REPAIRS Absolute service , Quality - The Archbishop's Winter 015 -192 670 Appeal (or Anglicare 1994 AIH 3001553 Helping families, helping young people ...... Helping them to help themselves ' . 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' 32nd BA'ITAUON · He then joined the Royal Naval Air Service in ~ World War I most infantry battalions were com• jan11;1lry 1916 as a probationary sub-lieutenant. He was posed of men from their own state of origin. There • killed Whilst on active duty in May 1918. Once again if we.re several "composite" battalions though, the 3.2nd anybody can supply me with any infonriation on Roberi for instance being f~rme _ 4 by men from South Australia Uttle's early ·years in Australia and hts career as a pilot it and Western Australia. would be greatly appreciated ~ The 32nd Battalion fought wittt gteat courage in Also if anyone knows of any family members of these France and Belgium after an initial disaster - the tragic two men and could put me in touch with them I would and horrific b~tt:le of Fromelles: The Commander in appreciate it. · 1918, Ma,jor Blair Wark, was awarded the Victoria Cross RICK McQUALTER for his "extraordinary bravery in leading the Battalion in 72 Blackwood Terrace its assault on the Hindenberg Line. Holder ACI' 2611 I wish to compile a history of this unit, and would be pleased if any of your readers who have . information TIIANKYOU concerning the 32nd would contact me. Access to pho• I am writing to thank Mrs Rowlands and State Office tographs, diaries, letters etc. would be very useful. of the RSL for giving my son the chance to do a Special After h~urs contact number: (08) 271 5859. Education Course during this term of the current RRFREEMAN school year. 57 Sussex,Terrac e D. BONNES AND SON Hawthorn · Kwinana Branch South Australia 5 062 PROPOSED ROYAL NAVAL RODERIC DAllAS and MEMORIAL AT FREMAN1l.E ROBERT LITilE Members of the Royal Naval Association in Perth I am a Police Officer in the Australian Federal Police have committed themselves to erect a .Royal Naval in Canberra ahd prior to that I was an NCO in the Memorial at Memorial Hill, Fremantle. The Memoria~ Australian _Regular Army. I am currently doing some which may be the first in Australia to commemorate the research on two Australian Pilots in World War I for ·a Royal Navy, will consist of a ship's anchor res~n g on a book and seek assistance in obtaining information raised base. The construction, which will combine seat• about both men: Roderic Stanley Dallas (1891-1918) ing overlooking Freman.tl!! Harbour, will be of clay brick ·and Robert Alexan.der Little (1895-1918). which is unique for _this 1type of structure. · Roderic Dallas was born on 30 July 1981 at Mount It will perpetuate the memo,ry of all who served in Stanley station near Esk, Queensland. His family moved the Royal Navy and WRNS and will be a reminder of to Tenterfield, NSW and then in 1898 to Mount the 20,000 who served throughout this region during Morg~n, Qld. Apparently he worked for the Mount World War ll. Perhaps some of your readers ·can ·recall Morgan Gold Mining Co. arouf!-d 1907 and was active HMSAdamant, with her submarine alongside, 50 years in the Mount Morgan Company of the 3rd Infantry ago. Battalion. During the War he went to England where he Needless to say, any proje ~ t ~e this requires finance, joined ·the Royal Naval Air Service and after training hence the appeal seeking donatiQns towards this worthy became a sub-lieutenant with 1 Squadron RNAS. He project. Should ·any of your readers wish to assist it was killed c>n 1 June 1918 whilst on active s e~ce . If would be gratefully appreciated J)ori.ations can be for• anybody can help me ~ t h any information about his · warded· to: the Secretary, RNA Perth [WA) Branch, PQ life whilst growing up in Australia, his experiences Box 1692, Midland 6056 with cheques payable to~ whilst training to be a pilot with the RNAS and subse• Memorial Fund Perth (WA)". All donations will be quent years as a pilot, it" would be greatly appreciated. acknowledged and the unveiling h as been set for Robert Little was born on 19 July 1895 at Hawthorn, October 1994. Thanking you on behalf of'RNA mem- Melbourne and spent most of his early years at bers in Perth. · Windsor. In July 1915 Robert went to England where he DAVID LEA. "l learnt to fly.at.Hendon. Secretary. LletenJng Poet - Winter 1994 - Page 39 \ 10th Light Horse Regiment "The Old and the New" Governor, . Major General M. Jeffery, The Naval Association With the State President, Mr L. Keynes "Stepping Out" Photos by courtesy of Leonie Keynes Listening P~st- Winter 1994 .:.Page 41 Page 40-Listening Post- Winter 1994 \ CITY MOTORS MAKING IT EASY FOR SENIOR CARD MEMBERS ~ WE SERVICE ALL ~ MAKES & MODELS $50 SERVICE SPECIAL . · · INCLUDES OIL ALTER & 30 POINT SAFETY CHECK .- 25% OFF LABOUR & TRADE DISCOUNT ON PARTS OUR ONE STOP SERVICE CENTRE IS THE LARGEST G.M.H. SERVICE OPERATION IN AUSTRALIA & EXTRA SERVICES INCLUDE' AIR CONDITION SHOP, AUTO ELECTRICAL FUEL INJECTION, PANEL DUCO & TRIM SHOP, CLEAN & DETA'L DEPARTRMENT, ETC. 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These are the only details we have The Army has advised that Pt Stewart Maitland except that ~e and his ~rother were orphaned as chit~ 0{!orge Davies served from 15 July 1940 and was· killed dren and shtpped out to Australia at the turn of the in action on 6 July 1941. His unit at the time was 2/3rd century. . Machinegun battalion. The Army has fttrt:her advised Anyone with infoimation please contact that Cpl Edward Ale)(ander Arms!fOng served from 11 . LESLEYWA1SON (WARING) June 1941 to 6 November 1945. His unit in 1942 was Telephone (09) 310 1116 2/16th Battalion and he served in the Middle East, 14 Anstle Way Australia and New Guinea·during that year. Bullcreek . We have obtained a statutory deClaration from Joseph Perth WA 6109 Will~am Armstrong that his brother James-enlisted in the Army with Frank Edward Mitchell and that they were sent overseas. FE. MITCHEIL The Army has advised that Brigadier Potts is record• Our client, Frank Edward Mitchel~ has instructed us ed as having served in the Middle East with the 2/16th to obtain a dis!=harge certificate from the Army which Battalion. from 26 November 1940 until 29 January has been unable to confirm that he served during 1942. They have, however, advised that records held by World War ll. , their office do not include details of the names of his The facts of the matter are somewhat unusual as our personal staff such as a driver. instructions are1 that Mr Mitchell enlisted in the Army Mt Mitchell has also advised ·that he may have had in Perth in 1942 under his late brother's name, that is, some contact with Z/11 th Battalion. James Mitchell, as he was too young to enlist at the Would it be possible to ascertain if any of the mem• time, being 17 years of age. bers of your Association· can recall a Frank Edward The difficuities in attempting to obtain formal recog• Mitchell or a Colonel [later Brigadier) Potts to assist Mr nition of our 'client's wartime service are compounded Mitchell with his enquiries which, as we have said, are by the fact that our. client has only vague recollections hampered by the fact that his recollections are vague of his military service as he suffered "shell shock" and although he is in no doubt that he did serve in· the was returned to Australia. . Middle East but was returned because of the injuries h~s It is a matter of great concern to our client that he that he suffered and age. obtains a formal acknowledgement from the Army, by W~! would be grateful for any ·assistance that you or way 'of a discharge certificate, that he served during the your members may be able to provide. war. Notwithstanding certain definite recollectioi).s that DENNIS.ISAACS ' our client h~ regarding his service and the names of Mallesons Stephen Jaques certain people that he served under and served with, he Tel [09) 324 8358 has been unable to obtain a formal acknowledgement from the ~. <\.rmy. SURVEY CORPS The purpose of this letter is to enquire if the RSL Any person -who may have ·served in the Survey can assist Mr Mitchell. Corps with their detachment being camped at Mount The folloWing details' that our client can recall are: Gregory in the Northampton area in November 1941 is 1. Mr' Mitchell recalls enlisting at Perth in March or asked to please contact Ap.ril 1942' with a friend James Alexander PETER WESION Armstrong. . 24 Hassell Crescent 2. He recalls certain instances which he believes took Bullcreek 6149 place in Egypt including soming under enemy fire. 3. He recalls having acted as a driver for a Colonel Arnold William Potts. VICTOR ROBERT 1RENBER1H 4. Besides James Alexander Armstrong, he recalls a Having recently received-news that my half-brother, Stewart Maitland George Davies and Lewis John Victor Robert Trenberth who I knew exis~d but did not Listening Post- Winter 1994- Page 43 \ - TiOLlDAY 11CCOJ.Vl1VIUDA11U OFF PEAK TARRIFS AVAILABLE When in Norseman stay with a member of the R.S.L. ex R.A.A.F. P.O. Box 91, Kalbarri MAX A MILLION at 2 Nanda Or, Kalbarri 6536. 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Five minutes walk to town centre, Fully Self Contain~d Chalets • Laundry Facilities and BBQ's museums, craft shops and restaurants. All rooms with heaters, available • Easy walking distance to... Shops, Sporting - divan beds and electric blankets. $50 double $32 single. Facilities and Beaches Ask about our ,winter specials. While in Hopetoun visit the Fitzgerald River National Park CALL ALAN & M4VIS NOW ON-(098) 41 8050 with its unique flora and fauna and spectacular views. Exmouth's Friendlr Holidar Hotel ~ & Caravan Park ,..,.w... ooo• J~v~~~9rarv BQDGET ACCOMMODATION Retreat to Cowaramup for a re/axirrg weekend with your friends (Max 7 couples) to suit families and fishing groups. Motels - • 2 nights accommodation • Supper on arrival · Apartments- Family Units and Backpackers Rooms • Wine Tasting (m in 3 couples} • Continental breakfast both mornings available. • 4 course dinner second evening • Late ch~ko u t $180 per couple • Pool B~r • Restaurant.• Swimming Pool . 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Deposits. know his. whereabouts, on 12 .November 1988, I am should be paid as soon as possible with final amount in wondering whether someone in your Association [per• June. haps in the branch to which he belonged) might be· JEAN BIAKEMORE HII.DAGREY able to tell me about him or may have· a photo of him. I Social Secretary Secretary have photos of him as a 'little boy but would like to · 19A Newell Place 21 B Elvira Street know.what he looked like as an adult. Cool9ongup 6168 Palmyra 6157 I am a member of the Doncaster RSL B~nch [Vie), Tel: 527 1251 Telr 339 5391 an ex-WAAAF originally from WA, and hope that some• one can assist me. I would like to know what branch of the services he served in during World War II and where he saw service. WAR CEMETERY, KRAKOW Last year I re-visited my old hometown of .Krakow in (MRS] JOCELYN DAVIS Poland and again. went to the war cemetery. Looking 24 Tram Rd, Doncaster 3108 through the British Commonwealth section, I saw (103269 ex-WAAAF Cypher.] another three headstones for men from WA units: two· years ago these somehow escaped my notice. EX-lAND GIRlS Pvt HN. Bishop WX966 2/11 died.20.07.43 The Australian Women's Land Army wishes to con• Pvt. W.Henderson WX617 2/11 die~ 7.11.43 tact Ex-Land Girls for a National Reunion to oe held in UBmdr RL Bethune WX97 2/3 Aust. Fd Regt died September at Point Waiter Recreation Centre, Bicton. A 11.01.44 three-day stay at this wonderful venue, overlooking the If any relatiyes of these men write to me, c/o the Sw.in River, will gi¥e us time to relax and relive a very State Executive, Anzac House, Perth, I will gladly send ' important time of our lives. The cost is only $160.00 them the photos of the headstones and the overall one which includes all meals, accommodation, a river cruise, of the British Commonwealth section of the cemetery. a barbeque at Araluen and a farewell morning tea at Z. T KWIECINSKI THE CLUB WITH A DIFFERENCE v ANZAC HOUSE, 28 ST GEORGE'S TERRACE, PERTH (Opposite Government House) Drinks below bote~ prices Meals and snacks av3ilable Financial League members are memb~rs of the club· Country members are especially welcome Unit functions catereq for For further details contact Club Manager, telephone (09) 325 9079 - .. MEET YOU AT AN·ZAC CLUB· -. 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It is Mustangs·in ground attack roles and hiter re-equipping published by Banner Books, Canberra, Acr no . t-so-suita~le with the Gloster-Meteors. PETER BALFE. The book is particularly relevant today as tensions between North and South Korea are again nearing l~AF flashpoint. A superb histoncal book ,)nth The story contains many verbatim quotes from pilots Nursing S =-. "ic~;; fron1 f\ to 990 and squadron· records which are interesting, although About the author sometimes difficult to understand Gay Halstead has been engaged in historical research Lacking, perhaps, are more 'from the cockpit' narra• and writing for over 20 years. She is the author of three tives. The reader is often left wondering what it was like published histories and, in 1984, received an Advante to fly and fight that war from the cockpit of a fighter. Australia Award for her outstanding contribution to li~rature . We see 77 Sqn losing its Mustangs because the Australian · Canberra politicians wanted the RAAF to take a higher Gay joined the RAAFNursing Service in 1951 and -- profile role in Korea It was thought that Meteors would nursed in various RAAF hospitals before being posted allow the squadron to engage in air-to-air fights with to Japan and Korea, during the Korean War, where she the MiGs, a sad mistake as the MiGs out-performed the nursed Commonwealth casualties and often accompa• Meteor in most areas. The British jets could not use US nied them on medical air evacuations from Korea to weaponry, making life that much more difficult for the Japan, Singapore and Australia squadron to maintain full operational capability. In 19 53, she was posted to the RAAF Queens Right A severe shortage of pilots also restricted the at Richmond, NSW, where she trained for her role as squadron's ability to participate fully when compared to Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth's Air Hostess during the 1954 Royal Tour of Australia r---- PREFERENTIAL MAIL ORDER FORM Please send me ...... copy/copies of Story of the RAAF Nursing Service 1940-90 at the special pre-publication price of $65 per copy. Cheque/Money Order payable to: NUNGURNER PRESS PTY LTO PO Box 115, Metung Vie 3904 ort Gill' Tel: (051) 56 3262 or (02) 971 1585 Name ...... Address ...... Ail copies will be signed by the author but if you require a ""'-isers personal message, please give detaUs below. 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BOWLSDAY Comfuissioned 27 April1945 This event, which has been organised for the past Expressions of interest are invited from any ex-crew eight years by Dorothy Needham, was held at East members, including junior recruits and civilian person• Fremantle Bowling Club on 25 March, and attended by nel, who served in the above ship. A three-day 50th 110 ex-service ladies who enjoyed a game .of bowls and Commemoration reunion is envisaged to include the dinner which followed. The winner of the Perpe~al wives/ partners to be held in Brisbane from 25 to 2 7 Shield, donated by the Ex-WRANS Association, was an April 1995 culminating with a dinner. Intending partici• Osborne Par~ team, skippered by Nan Eggleston with pants residing outside Brisbane would need to book Elvie Lamas, · Billie Dow and Nancy Evill. Runners-up accommodation for four nights. were Dot Bridges, Marj Kelly, lda Wilson and Avis The joint planners for this proposal are operating Kenny, all from the East Fremantle Club. from personal funds. As postage is expensive, you ~an Next year's funcrion will be held on Friday, 24 March help by contacting other ex-shipmates who may like to at the same venue. The day will commence at 10.30 am attend. With your reply, please include a stamped self• followed by a luncheon. add.ressed envelope so we can contact you nearer to the DOROIHY NEEDHAM event. 330 3411 The Diamantina is now permanently housed in the Maritime Museum, Brisbane. REUNION 2ND HFAW ANTI-AIR• SYDIDANE TEDBEARD 10 Winfield Street 1117 Gardiner's Place CRAFT BATIERY (DARWIN) Clayfield Qld 4011 Southport Qld 4215 A reunion of members and their partners will be (07) 2625101 (075) 320023 held from 17-21 October 1994 at the Port MacQuarie RSL Club NSW. Further information may be obtained by contacting either: MRS JOAN GREEN PETER HACKEIT ARMED SERVICES LINGUISTS 10 Pamela St 11 Orizaba Place North Ryde· NSW 2113 Rockingham WA 6168 AND EX-UNGUISTS [09) 527 6689 Half-Century Anniversary - RMF School of Languages COMBINED EX-SERVICE & The RAAF School of Languages celebrates 50 years . SERVICEWOMEN'S COMMITIEE of operation in 1994. A commemorative three.-day reunion is planned (probably at Point Cook, Victoria), {WA) from 28th to 30th October 1994. All Ex-Service and Servicewomen are invited to the All serving and ex-linguists will be welcome - annual luncheon at Anzac House on Saturday 6 August Censorship School, Melbourne; Central Bureau; ATIS; 1994. SEATIC; CSDICs; RAAF School of Languages at Pre-lunch drinks in Anzac Club 11.30-12 noon fol• Coogee Bay Hotel and Oceanic Hotel, Sydney; lowed by a sit-down lunch in the Gallipoli Room. 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RSL members spoke to at dance plus approximately 1,000 children and VIPs. least ten schools where Anzac Day services were held Our Anzac dinner ~ n April 22 had a 100% turn out. before school break-up. · The bugler for the night was Alex Torringe of the City Ladies' Auxiliary of Canning band and our guest speaker; Mr Tony As always the ladies are invaluable in their continu• Thatcher of the University of WA, who talked about the ing support, especially in the area of catering, which has Aniac Spirit. been made easier by the recent donation of a large new Anzac Day started with the Dawn Service at our fridge in the kitchen. We are indebted to the· Naval Memorial in front of our club rooms. Ninety-three peo• Reserve Cadets for this timely gesture. Mentbership of ple were present and a breakfast in our dub rooms fol• the Sub-branch continues to. grow and ex- ~ ervice guests lowed are always welcome at our meetings on the third We then joined the march at Canning along with Wednesday of each month. · ~anning and Victoria Park Sub Branch, ·and a great day ALF MAINSIONE ttwas. Trustee H I.Ow.E • President OSBORNEPARK BUNBURY Anzac Day 1994 has; of course, been commemorat• Welfare ed, with many services throughout the Commonwealth being conducted by sub-branches and ex-service organ• Tom Keo is now our Senior Welfare Officer and has isations to honour those who paid ·the supreme sacri- someone on duty each morning between 0900 and fice in the defence of our freedom. - 1200 to answer queries and help solve problems. Welfare is where the strength of our Sub-branch has As in past years, our Sub-Branch again conducted come from and our main energy is still focused on pro• the wreath-laying ceremony at the City of Stirling viding assistance to veterans. Office space is a major Memorials with a short march from the assembly point problem caused by welfare expansion and the interview in the main carpark to the memorials adjacent to the areas are being upgraded with some new furniture. A Council Chambers. It WaS pleasing to-see that the num• n.ew computer has made work easier for staffin the bers on parade were up to expectatio.ns. At the conclu• main office. sion of the wreath-laying service, we gathered at the Honour Board home. Qf one of our members to enjoy our traditional . An Honour Board, made some years ago by Blue BBQ bre_akfast for which I extend the Sub-Branch's sin• Mountford, is finally hanging in the main hall listing all cere thanks an d appreciation. to Dorrie and Keith major office-bearers since 1945. Unfortunately we have Kendricks. no records before that time. To those members who ·have not been to our meet• Flag-poles ings and perhaps are unaware of the latest development Owing to an over subscribed appeal to repair the reg!U'(iing renovations to our property, I advise that at damaged memorial, it has been possible to replace long last final settlement has been made in connection three flag-poles at the memorial as well as one at the with the sale of a portion of the land This payme~t has hall The new ones are noticeably higher and made to been forwarded to RSL heaclquarters and all monies correct specifications. deposited into a special. building fund act ount at our bank in Osborne Park The Building.Con\mittee is now Raffle . quot~s , Once again the Mothers' Day raffle tickets were all looking at the builder's which will then go to sold before the required date, ·netting us a profit of the RSL State Exectltive for approval before we obtain a $10,000. This will help our very efficient Treasurer, building licence from the City of Stirling. Curlie Tremble, to keep us in the black for another year. Our mon~y general meetings are now held during Anzac Day the d~Y - - sttll at the Memorial Hall, commencing ·at Our guest-of-honour this year, George Killey, was 2.00pm. Hope to see some new faces. well received and we congratul~te him on his excell ~ nt w.ESUUNAN ') address. We always strive to honour a local person on President Llatenlng Poat- Winter 1994-Page· 51 \ DO YOU FEEL OFF-COLOUR? HORSES Rocklngham Natural Health are now open, . ffering acupuncture, massage, Blackmores . • RIDING L~SSONS • TRAIL RIDES t prescription, mineral, herbal and nutritional • AGISTMENT • ADJACENT TO GOOD supplements to help you return to your best as quickly as. possible. RIDING ·cOUNTRY • FlOAT FIRE Don't delay, phone for an appointment today • HAY SALES, OATEN AND LUCERNE on 592 5932 Peter Gladding MD'(MA) Dlp.Ac. 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Florence Welch, who had a distinctive military back• A crowd estimated at 1,800 took part in the main ground, was born in Lucknow during her father's term commemoration at Birdwood House following a march of service with the British Imperial Forces in India dur• by about 150 ex-service personnel and about 500 other ing the days of the British Raj. marchers including members of the City Band, Army Reserve, Army After her family migrated to Australia, Florence Cadets, Guides, Scouts, ambulance groups and the trained for her General Nursing Certificate at the Caledonian Pipe Band. The salute was taken by Major Fremantle Hospital,· where she became a staff nurse. David Hoare of 16 Battalion in the · company of After nursing ~ country and local hospitals, she joined Mayor Ted Whelan, Greenough Shire Councillor John Sewel~ the Australian Army Nursing Service in 1940 and was RSL Secretary Brian Cooper and 95-year-old Vincenzo posted to the 2/9 AGH She remained with the unit in Constantino, who fought for the' Allies in Italy. its various areas of service for the duration of the war. Parade participants included Olga Kruta Following her distharge from the army, Sister Welch and her s6n Frank, wearing the medals of their late undertook further training at King Edward Memorial husband and father, Frank Kruta, who served as fighter-pilot in the Hospital and gained her certificates in midwifery and Czech, French, British and Russian Air Forces. child health. Others wearing an array of medals included RSL stalwart After a working holiday in England, she returned to Dorothea Reynolds, who served ·in the Royal Artillery WA and subsequently 'rejoined th~ army nursing service Anti-Aircraft Section and received the Defence and War before it became the Royal Australian Army Nursing Medals of Great Britain and the French and German Corps. She retired with the rank of Lieutenant-Colonel. Star for her service in· Belgium and Germany. She also During her service with the regular army, Florence wore the medals of two uncles: Frank Maffingham, who Welch gave invaluable assistance to the Matron-in• died in Greece in World War I after being wounded at Chief in organising the Corps' Activities with the Gallipoli, and New Zealander Norman Caley, who was Occupation Forces in Japan and in the Malayan and killed in Crete during World War IL subsequent campaigns. During her service, Miss Welch Other participants wearing numerous medals includ• gained her Diploma in Nursing Administration from ed Les "Pom" Currell, who was a bomber-pilot over the College of Nu~ing, Australia, and was admitted to Germany, City Freeman Bill Cunningham, Tobruk Siege fellowship. veteran Ber~ Berryman and Middle East Signaller Following· her retirement, Florence gave voluntary George Currie. Young marchers included Warwick practical service to many _organisations, includ~ng the Coles who wore World War II medals of his late gt:and- Gilbert' and Sullivan Opera Company !for whtch she father, Jack Farrell. ' acted as wardrobe mistress), the WAArmy Museum and A medal inscribed "The Women of Australia"· was the RAANC Association. She was a dedicated worker proudly worn by Mrs Norma Lewis, who helped to ~eep for the Australian Red Cross Society and a s taunch the homefires burning while her husband Joseph was supporter of the Ex~cutive in RSL She served on t!'e State the RAAE and was awarded Life Membershtp. In parttcular, A large Birdwoo~ Aorence - known familiarly to many of her colleagues crowd at House was welcomed by Mayor Whelan, and an inspiring as "Penny" - was a stalwart of the Return~d ~isters' address was given by RSL President, Steve Carro Sub-Branch and always willing to be of servtce m ~ny ll. Praising the deeds of members of the Australian and .capacity. She will be sadly missed, and remembered wtth New Zealand Army Corps of 79 years ago, affection. he said it was those deeds that shaped the way Australians thought of themselves more Florence Welch died in the Cottage Hospice on than any other set of events or deeds in our short his• 22nd March 1994 after a comparatively short illn.ess. A tory. It was the now-legendary mateship and courage Memorial Book in her honour has been placed m the born on 25 April 1915 that spurred our young men Library of the War Veterans' Home. and women onward through that war and ,subsequent VlCIDRIA HOBBS AR wars. Mr Carroll said that when we read about the MARBlEB growing crime rate, drug abuse,- \iandalism, and neglect• VAlE MARBlE BAR SUB BRANCH ed children, we may be tempted to think that national Born 1920 deceased 1993 - at times bright and pride and the Aqzac Spirit w~re dead. It was a spirit ousy, at times slow and lazy, but always there. Sorry but that was not dead, not even wo~nded, as evidenced by Uatenlng \ Poat-'wtnter 1994-Pttge. 153 LEEUWINWAY MOSTLY UNSUNG Australian Milltaey History Research TAKE-AWAY Booki.Available: 313 CAVES ROAD, ABBEY All with detailed Anny rolls. P&P incl. 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Occupation Force in Japan with 34 Brigade Signals. • Another brother, Dennis (now of Sydney) also served those paying homage at the Cenotaph - in the uni• foi:.:_two years with the British Occupation Force in forms of our services, our ca,dets, our Scouts and Japan - with the 65th Infantry Battalion - while ·a Guides, all sworn to put seiVice befure sel£ fourth brother, Mick (now in Dongara) gave 22 years' The City Band led by Philip ]ones took part in the seiVice to the Royal Australian Artillery. commemoration, together with the Choral Society, and Their late. father, ·Percy·CarrolL served with the Field the Last Post and Reveille were sounded by Peter O'Dea Park Company for 14 years from 19 3 8 to 19 52 which and Michael Jupp. A prayer of Remembrance was included periods in ~ew _Guinea, New Britain and offered by Seruor Vice-President Dennis Moss and a Darwin.· Prayer for the_Defence Forces by Junior Vice-Presidept Submariners Medals Bob Bandy. About 40 wreaths were laid at the The medals and naval documents of a man who Cenotaph and there was a doubl~ fly-over by three served in the Royal Netherlands Navy during World War Macchi jets from 25 Squadron at Pearce. IT are on their way from Geraldton to his former home• The Army Reserve Guard at the Cenotaph was com• land, Holland. They belonged to Dirk Cornelius manded by Corporal Wayne Gould and included Tania Versluis, who passed away at Qeraldton in August 1~88, Yaksich, lan Baird, Tim De Hollander, Dane Carstens and are being taken to relatives in Amsterdam by Dot and Craig Voss, with Bruce Bradfield at the flag-pole. Smythe, whose late sister, Ethel, was Dirk's wife. The dawn parade attracted about 100 marchers who A leading-seaman in the Royal Netherlands Navy proceeded to Birdwood House to the muffled drum from 1937 to 1948, Dirk served on submarines under beat by Bert Gummery. The Last Post and Reveille were British command in the United Kingdom, the Pacific sounded ,by Bugler Peter O'Dea and a wreath was laid and Australia. The medals he received from Queen by Steve Carroll, who also recited the Ode. Warrant Wilhelmina included the Distinguished SeiVice Order, Officer Tracey Watkirts commanded the Army Cadet Distinguished Service Cross and the Distinguished Cenotaph Guard, which included Tom Willison, Hatley Service Medal. he also received a "Mentioned in Young, David Brockwell, ~m ]ones and .Trevor Ward, Dispatches" citation. with the latter handling the flag, and the Scouts and When Java fell to the Japanese, Dirk's submarine was Guides officiated for the Cenotaph Vigil. The Master of forced to lie on the bottom of the ocean for about 10 Ceremonies for the main commemoration was Nance days. Peacock and the RSL Co-ordinators for the day were After leaving that country, they found themselves at a Dennis Moss and John Spendlove. place Dirk thought was South Mrica because of the Women's Auxiliary President Gillian Sharp and her flat-top hills. Some Geraldton residents thought it small band of workers did a great job at the gunfire might be a Japanese submarine, particularly the fisher• breakfast that fo.!!owed the dawn parade and at the man who made a quick return to the shore in his dingy. function after the main commemoration. As a result of the great welcome and unforgettable Children Hear of Tradition hospitality they received on that occasion, Dirk migrated Inspiring An-zac Day addresses were given by to Geraldton. · Geraldton Secretary Brian Cooper 'MM., at St John's Inspired by the Marines _Primary School at Geraldton and also at Geraldton and Brian Cooper, who, as a young Australian Army Walkaway Primary Schools on 14 and 15 April. He said sergeant inspired men of the USMarines iu Korea 41 brave men and women gave to everyone the most pre• years ago, is the new Secretary of our Sub-Branch. cious gift of all - their freedom, many paid with their Sergeant Cooper's actions on the night of 24-25 July· lives, others with their health, and to them was owed an 1953 resulted in his being awarded the Military Medal unpayable debt. · for gallantry. Mr Cooper added that he believed he cou ld speak A member of 2 Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment, for those men and women who would probably say he was commanding 'a medium machine-gun section of "Fellow Australians, respect yourself, respect other 10 men on Hill One-One-One on the extreme flank of Australians, no matter what their differences; stand tall the US 1st Marine Division wh~n Chinese artillery and proud; ruing your head for no-one; be the very best opened up at 9.30 pm, causing three casualties in that you can be in all that you do - for yourself, your his section. · mates, your family, your nation and your school." Immediately afterwards, a Chinese Sixty Years' Army Service company altacked the position and penetrated the Taking part in the Anzac Day comme~oratiop were marines' defences, just two members of a family whose army servtce totalled 60 to the left of the Australian section's position. Oespite years: our Pr~sident Steve Carroll and his brother· Ray. their number, however, the enemy .could not penetrate Steve served for 20 years, mainly with the Royal the hail of grenades and small arms fire the Australians directed "l Australian Engineers (Malaya, New Guin~a, Borneo ,a,nd at them. . Vietn"am), while Ray spent two years wtth the Bnttsh Throughout the nlg~t, Sergeant Cooper's secti~n P~t- \ Lletenl"i. 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"Girls· and Boys Thrm~ghout the action, Sergeant Cooper passed "My wonderful first visit to Australia is nearly over back to 2 RAR valuable information about the activities apd I want to tell you before I sail how sorry I am to be of the enemy in this most crucial sectOr. He also super• going and ·to give you all my best ·wishes. All of you vised the evaeuation of his men who had been wound• whom I have seen have givenJlle delightfully kind wel-. ed, accompan~g _them to a shelte~ed position across comes of your own, and I only wish that I could have ground on whtch shells were still falling and where gone everywhere and net missed se~ing any of you. groups of enemy were moving about. · "' should like you all to rememb~r my first visit, · Brian Cooper's Military Medal Citation reads: which I have enjoyed so much myself, and so I have "Throughout the night he set an outstanding exam• · asked that as a special favour to me you may have an pi!! of cool, cheerful and courageous leadership which extra week's holiday some time this year. · was a spl~ndid inspiration not only to his own section, "Australia is a magnificent country and I think you but also to the men of the US Marines. are very fortunate to have it for your own. Make up your "There is no doubt that the stubborn defence ~f his minds to serve Australia well, for the future of every section Jn the face of great odds, his skill in controlling country depends before all things on the spirit of its his own artillery fire, and the invaluable information he girls and boys. passed to his headquarters were largely instrumental in "You have a splendid example of patriotism before breaking up a strong enemy attack on a feature vital to you in the men and women of Australia who fought the defence of the whole area." and worked and won in the Great War. Your sailors and World War I Oimler departs soldiers thought first of Australia and the Empire, not A well-known Gernldton man who was·only 16 when of themselves; and niany gave up everything, even their he joined the army in World War I, Victor Norman lives, in order that Australia and the Empire might be Davis, passed away peacefully on 24 Fe~ruary . He was safe and free. Many of Australia's women too served 94. gallantly overseas, and others did all they could to help _ at home. If you follow in their footsteps, you will make Vie Davis, as he was affectionately known, enlisted Australia one of the greatest and happiest countries in frolll: the Perth suburb· of Leederville and did his army the world. training at Blackboy Hill Camp in the metropolitan area. He sailed from Fremantle in August 1916 and "' want to say 9ne thing more. You have· all been told served in France and Belgium with the 28th Battalion. how great the British Empire is. Our flag, the Union His treasured possessions included a set of coins ·and a Jack, flies in all British .Territories th'roughout the world congratulatory letter received from Prime Minister Bob as asign that all British peoples stand together in peace Hawke on the occasion of the 75th anniversary of as in war. Think always of Australia as part of that free Anzac Day in '1990. Empire, which has withstood great .trials and never During his early days at Geraldton, Vie was associat• failed ' ed with the fishing industry and two well-known boats: "'am not going to say good-bye, because I. belong to the Suda Bay and Benghazi. He was manager of the Australia as much as to all the other British nations and popular Radio Theatre for five years and ran a hotel in shall come back whenever I can. Please' always think of Brussels, Belgium, during the World Exhibition in about · me as one of your own -kin who will try to serve 1958 before working in the clerical section of the Town Australia as truly all his life as you will yourselves. Council until his retirement. "Edward P" · · Vie Davis .is survived by his wife, Lillian. Geraldton Librarian Pat Gallaher bdieves the writer, A private family service was conducted at the "Edward. P" ("P" for Prince), was Prince Edward, the Geraldton Crematorium by Deacon Evelyn Doswell on Prince of Wales, who visited Australia· on HMS Renown· 28 February and included an expanded RSL section in 1920. · involving President Steve Carroll and four ex-service• As Mrs Ashplant was born at Ravensthorpe, Mrs men friends of the family. Rogers says Esperance was probably l~e · plac~ whe~ he mo~her ~Cent Coun~, 88)'5 1920 letrer and other schoolchildren .were addressed by Many readers will be interested in the contents of a Prince Edward · letter written aboard HMS Renown in Sydney in August Land Army Welcome 1920. The first Wom~n's Land Army member of our Sub• Signed "Edward P", the neatly written letter was Branch, Mrs Kath Saunders, ~ as welcomed to the found by RSL Women's Auxiliary Secretary Edie Rogers March meeting by president Steve C~rroll and preSent• . 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Mrs· Saunders was accompanieil to the The National RSL Appeal for victims of the bushfirea meeting by her, husband, Ron, who served In the 11th in New South Wales will benefit by more tlian '$400 as Battalion. · a result of a cheque from this Sub-Branch. Kath. Saunders (nee Tedow, of Nabawa) served in the ~~Donations · Land Army from 1943 to 194~ with the_·Regimental Donations totalling more than $1,900, made by the Number of 160. She was initially in a group of about a numerically-small Women's Auxiliary at Geraldton in dozen Land Army members who worked at Fairbridge 1993, were· sent to headquarters for Memorial mainte• Farm at Pjnjarra looking after boy and girl migt:ants nance, hospital visiting and Christmas cheer. Local from the United Kingdom. . donations were for the War Veterans' Hoste~ the Sub• Mrs Saunders has pleasant memories of her lone Branch, hospital visiting and the War Veterans' lunch. Land Ariny operations at the sheep and cattle farm of Auxiliary President Gillian Sharp advises that 280 Norman and Marjorie Lewis at KO)onup and the wheat hospjtal visits were made last year, plus War Veterans' and sheep farm of Moore MlA Hugh Ackland and wife Hostel visits. Elsie at Wongan Hills. · PETER BARDEN ..Kath is looking forward to the first WA Women ~s PRO Land Army reunion at Bicton from 13 to 17 September. BEI.LEVUE New RSL President Anzac Services Mr RJ. "Steve" Carroll, is the new President of our Blackboy Hill Sub-Brah ch. Blackboy Hill, nestling in the .foothills at Steve had 20 years in the Australian Army, including . Greenmount and once the site of a World War I train• 18 years in the Royal Australian Engineers and two ing camp, provided the setting for the annual school• years in the Royal Australian Army Ordnance Corps. children's Anzac Day Commemorative Service for His overseas service included Malaya 1959-61, Borneo Darling Range district schools. Held on Friday 15 April 1964-65 and Vietnam i966-67 and '1971-72, in addi• just prior to the schools closing for· the autumn vaca• tion to foreign service in New Guinea in 1963. tion, the Service was sponsored by the Shire of Retiring President Allan Ellis, who did not seek re• Mundaring's Blackboy Hill Commemorative Site election after occupying the position since 1990, is the Advisory Committee and hosted by the Greenmount _ new Welfare Officer and the new Secretary is Brian Primary School. The attendance of 8 75 schoolchildren Cooper, replacing Pam Burgess, who has moved to and 200 adults included, for the first time, children Queensland, and· two "new Vice Presidents - Dennis from the Parkerville Primary School. Moss as Senior and Vietnam Veteran Bob Bandy as Junior. · John Spendlove was re-elected Treasurer - a position he h~s held since June 1985 - and the RSL "Club" Committee is headed by Nancy Peacock John Spendlove and Chas Peacock are the Sub• Branch Trustees and Allan Ellis and John Spendlove are on the Sailors and Soldiers' Memorial Institute Trust. President Steve Carroll's phone number is 21-1422; Secretary Brian Cooper's number is 21-7582; and the Birdwood House number is 641520. ~tationa At the February AGM retiring President Allan Ellis presented B.J. "Peter" Barden with a framed Sub-Branch pennant hi recognition of his work as PRO since 1961, Cadets from 503 RCU to.rm 8 Guard ss Sub Bl'llnch (he was made an RSL Life Member in 1980) and Bert President Aithlir Elder returns from 'plsclng·a wreat!J on , Berryman presented Mr Ellis with a map of ~e Tobruk · the Ellipses. area of North Africa· featuring the defence network The Service was conducted by Greenmount School involved in the Tobruk siege by the Germans in 1941. prefects: Timothy lrving, Sonya Starink, Belinda Bert Berryman served as a member of the 2/2~t? Coniglio and Evan Brook w~o confidently led the Visi• Battalion in this campaign, in which those who partici• tors· in readings, songs and tributes.' Th~ Cadets of the pated became known as the Rats of Tobruk 503 RCU were also in attendance and provided a Badges and Code· of Membership Certificates were guard at the Ellipses during the service. Their dress, presented to Paul Isles, who served in the RAN in bearing and drill with an,ns was ~ feature of the service. Borneo, Malaysia and Vietnam, Robert Bray who served and added atmosphere to the occasion.. . . Ll~tenlng Poat-Winter 1894-Pege 51 \ .' ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS Wecan use your old gold jewellezy and create sor.nething unique and special of your choice. and Emergency ·service - All jewellery repairs, watch repairs and vruuations cruried out on the premises Jan Pflaum )0%-40% below normal retail • Domestic • Industrial • Commercial EC 004871 DOWNIE JEWELLERS Ph 419 5481 Shop 3 South Shore Shopping Piru:za, M.ends Mobile 015 19 0372 St, South Perth Tel (09) 367 7577. DE.NTU·RE CLINIC COLOURIFIC PAINllNG Brett Schofield CONTRACTORS Lie. Dental Prostheticsrrechnician Fast efficient team. • New Dentures For competitive quotes • Relines • • Repairs while you wait · Commercial. 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The Anzac Address was delivered by former Anzac of Following the service it was time to share a cup of the Year (1990) Lt Col Robert Pearce (RAAMC) QJ\M, hot coffee with the visitors before moving to the next FRCS, FRACS, OStj and Hon Consul for France. In his service and march. talk he delivered a challenge to the children by asking BeUevue the younger generations not to Iet the Spirit of Anzac, Urider the command of veteran ,parade marshall born on Blackboy Hill during World" War L fall-by the ·Clarrie Lamont, .the Bellevue parade consisted of RSL wayside. The children responded wairnly to his address members, veterans, servicemen and women, cadets from atid following the Anzac Ceremonial participated in the the 503 RCU .and a contingent from the Polish Ex• wreath-laying on the. Ellipses. • Servicemen. They marched from the Bellevue townsiie . Following the Service, visitors consisting of State and to the War. Memorial at the RSL €lub. At the saluting Federal politicians, Shire councillors and staff, RSL point outside the Club, Major Bill Gaynor from Executive and members, Legacy representatives ~d par• Western Austra:lia UniversitY Regiment and Sub-Branch ents were invited to the school to ~hare hospitality with President Arthur Elder acknowledged the "eyes right" the children and inspect photographs and memorabilia from the parade prior to moving into the memorial area from Blackboy Hill displayed by the children in the for the Service. museum. Anzac·i:>ay At Blackboy The spirit of youth was certainly alive and well on Blackboy Hill on Anzac Eve and at the Dawn Service on Anzac morning. Scouts and Guides from the Oianella and Hills districts gathered in force to stand _ the night vigil at the Ellipses Commemoration as their acknowledgement of this important occasion. In all, just on 120 members camped on the site and shared the duties throughout the night, as well as the comfort of a welcome'tampfire. ' Australian and Polish Flag bearers lead the Bellevue Anzac Day March. The Service was well supported by RSL members and the public and we weye pleased to see MrS Judi Moylan, MHR (Pearce), Mrs June Van de Klasho_rst MlA (S~ Hills), Mr Stephen Smith MHR !Perth) representing Mr Gordon Hill MLA, Cr Margaret Kidson !President of Shire of Swan) and Cr Ron Dullard (President of Mundaring Shire Coun~il]. In his address, Aithur Elder spoke of the importance of keeping the Anzac spirit and tradition alive not only carr ~ M4r:Dcma,rd makeS' a point to Scouts around the in time of adversity, but at every possible opportunity. Biackboy Hill Campfire. The conduct of the service was assisted by Chelsea The Sunset Se-rvice was well attended and as the sun Edwards (trumpet), Mrs Sadie Calnon (piano), Salvation set along the axis line of the Commemoration, ~an Army Majqr Bruce · Foynes. (padre) and Officers and McDonald architect of the site and commemoratton, Cadets of 503 RCU, all of whom were suitably explained how the. site held special significance for. the acknowledged at the end of the Service. past and present and hopefully the future generattons Last, but not of least importance, was the hospitality of our country. session organised by the Bellevue Ladies Auxiliary and The sounding of the Last Post and Reveille by - ~lent- . the committee of the RSL Club. ed trumpet player Chelsea Edwards and the pl.ac~ng of WE. GAYNOR wreaths by the RSL and visitors provided the ~tgnal for the vigil party to mount-duty till the Dawn Servtce. SUBIACO As dawn broke on Blackboy Hill a large crowd gath• On Friday 8 April 1994, a plaque in memory of fall• ered to take part in the -traditional Dawn Service. The en comrades from the _Malaysian, Korean and Vietnam t~e playing of the bugle calls, placing of wreaths and ~arch campaigns was consecrated at Subiaco War Memorial by Chaplain John Miles. off of the vigil party ended a moving and smcere 0 • • Listening Post- Wlt:~ter 1994- Page 61 . . \ I,~ORVAU 'S PAlMING & NORTH STREET DECORAllNG NEWSAGENCY Reg. 4292 HAS NEW OWNERS • 1st Qass Tradesman JACK & CHRISllNE MCHARG • Professional Colour Consultants All RSL Members are most welcome • Marbling, Graining & Rag rolling Newspapers, periodicals, Stationery, Occasional • Painting Inspection Setvlce Cards and lots more 65 NORTH STREET, SWANBOURNE AIH 307 5338 Bus 018 958 893. 384 7897 ·- MANDURAH ROOF TILING PlY liD The mADDRA BAY TAVERn : WINTER IS COMING & RESTAURAnT IS YOUR ROOF WATER nGHT? 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Jenny and :Renee Ruediger LOT 52, CLIFTON DOWNS ROAD We welcome all old and new cus• LAKE CLIFTON . tomers to call in and bro~se. 097 7391171 (099) 215947 Page 62-Listening Post-Wl'irter 1994 \ Sub-Branch News cont hope he improves very soon while Cliff Prendergast is ... . recovering slowly after being very ill The service was attended by Mr Max Evans Minister A games night was held by the Sub-Branch at the for Sport and Re,creation, who represen,ted th~ Premier, Doubleview Bowling Club in which we played against Mrs H. Passmore, Mayor of Subiaco Mr L. Preedy our hosts. The Sub-Branch won and Doubleview has Pres.ident of Subiaco Sub-'Branch, 'Mr F. Lawson; challenged us to a return night. Prestdent of Shenton Park Sub-Branch, members of Our Anzac Day service in 'the Memorial Garden was Subiaco Sub-Branch, members of nearby sub-branches :and the general public. An apology Wcl$ received from Mr A Rocher MHR Curtin who was overseas. After the . service, the marchers were invited to ll reception at the Subiaco Council vn . am:oe•~- Anzac Day service st Scarborough. a.ttended by approximately 230 people, sev~ral of whom commented on the neat and green appearance of the lawn and garden - all due to the work of Warder Doug Piggott and his helpers: Several notable people were at the Service including George Strickland, Liz Constable, Joe Camelleri and Doubleview· Bowling Club President and his wife. The Last Post was played and prayers were said by Laura Beahan, who did very well, and afternoon tea was later served in the Bowling Club. Plaque, ~ Consecration of Subiaco War Memorial, 8 April ]1M: HUGIJJ.. 1994. The Sub-Branch wishes to thank the Council for its NOUAMARA-NORTII"PERlli Since financial· help. and co-operation with the plaque. our last report things have been really moving here. The interior of the hall has been painted, a . O~ _ Anzac Day, it was most gratifying to see a larger new gas griller installed in the kitchen and a cafe-style numf:>~1 of marchers and members of the general public eating area has enhanced our Friday meals. Remember at the Service at the War Memorial. It was also pleasing mem• bers - for an inexptmsive night out try to see more wreaths placed due to several -· your Sub• new organi• Branch for a meal on sations a Friday night (meals start at 1800 participating. hours). Mll..TON HOGG Honorary Secretary The Standing Committee for 19 94 comprises: SCARBOROUGH President, Keith Boxshall; Senior Vice President, Robert This has been a busy quarter for the Sub-Branch, Marsden; Junior Vice president, Mario Bernasconi; during which we welcomed new members: Derrick Secretary, John Larkin; an~ Treasurer, Alan Wray. Donnelly, Tom Hall and Nick Gustev. We had a visit Attendances at the last few monthly general meetings from the Deputy Commissioner Veterans Affairs, David have been rather poor. The meetings are held on the Watson, who introduced Nigel Stewart and Roger Snell, 2nd Monday of the month starting at 2000 hours. We the Chief Executive of the Ramsay Group which has hope to see you there as it is in your interest to attend taken over Hollywood Hospital. so you know what is happening. A collection for the New South Wales bush-fire By now you will have noticed that our newsletter appeal resulted in a donation of $300 and a donation comes out on a· regular basis, the preparation of which of $250 has been ~iven to the State Welfare and takes some considerable time. Keith is always on the Counselling section. lookout for contributed articles so do send some in. State Congress delegates have been nominated: Anzac Day 1994 . Norm Elms, Doug Piggott, Wally Evans, Dud Docking What a spectacular occasion 9ur Anzac Day was. and Len Hall. 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Bouquets go to Keith Boxshall, John Larkin and oth• ers who put in such a grand effqrt to organise the event which went off like clockwork This year we must have had more than 400 people in attendance, and it was pleasing to see so many young people there to witness this true spirit of Australian unity. To all Ar!Jly Cadets, Air Cadets and Naval Contingent and to your OCs and COs, thank you for your continu~d support in making this a day to remem• ber. Also special thanks to the Northern Districts Pip.es and Drums who kept us entertained throughout the day and to Roger Randall for leading us in song. pur old timers ride In luxury. To the Ladies Auxiliary, what a feast you prepared for us. Thank you Vera and ladies for your dedication and loyalty, we appreci~te it immensely and are looking for• ward to next years· Anzac Day. In closing a special mention must be made of Robert [Honest Bob's Chook Raffle) Marsden for all the effort he puts in to running .the raffles and organising the Horse Club, which all comes to fruition with the Christmas function. Those who had the privilege of attending last year will recall what a fantastic night it Wa.s. Thanks Bob for some great enjoyment. Lest We Forget. MARIO BERNASCONI Nol/amars RSL on·parsde. NEDI.ANDS Keep the flag flying At our AGM in February the Premier Richard Court handed over a new WA flag to Sub-branch president John Slattery who, in turn, handed the flag over to Mairead Dawson our 'Honorary Warden' of the War Memorial at the corner of Birdwood Parade and Waratah Avenue. Mairead, who is 16 years old and a student at the Hollywood High SchooL has b een l ook• ing after the Memorial and raising and lowering the Australian and State flags every day for the past two years. Last January at a cere~ony at the Nedlands City L to R: A/an Wray, Adam McWII/Iams, Ron Lonergan. Council Chambers, Mairead was awarded "'The City of Nedlands Ailstralia Day Young Citizen of the Year". John Slattery, Malread Dawson and Ptem/er Richard Our Ladles Auxiliary. Court at the handing over of the new WA flag. Listening Post• Winter 1994-Page 65 \ TATTOO TANGNEY AUTO MOBILE REPAIRS\ DINI(JIM DDMAq~ffl/&8 All-mechanical repairs KALGOORUE'S NEWE$TAND MobJie. motor mechanic MOST PROFESSIQNAL-TATTOO STUDIO. General Servicing • EFI diagnosis and servicing Traditional, freehand, oriental, fineline. • Vehicle tuning • Brakes and clutch • Small engines Your design or ours. Complete sterilization. • Fleet service • European cars High energy work that speaks for itself. AT YOUR HOME OR.WORK PLACE KALGOORliE Phone GARRET 015 195 368 090914362 ah 381 4906- l.>IMKI(M DOHAqRI1ffl1&8 Motorcharge Bafakcard Mastercard Visa . 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Among the visitors at· the AGM were our Liaison officer Joan Dowsol\ John Surridge from Anzac House, Lillian Roberts, Rear Admiral Philip Kennedy, our Patron Sir Charles Court and o£ course Mairead's fami• ly. After the Memorial Servict: and Ode, Mr .Court joined us for morning tea and a chat before leavmg for the Wreath Laying Service at Kings Park in memory of fallen POWs. ANDY WILKINSON BELMONT The Anzac Day Dawn Service was held around the flagpole in our new Memorial area. The Service was EXecutive members met in February well attended and the Gunfire Breakfast afterwards was to begin work for arrange~ents enjoyed by all. 1994, hospital visiting resumed and for our State Conference were discussed. The Prestdent The Belmont and Rivervale Branches attended the and Executive members held a morning tea in Anzac March-past aided by RAAF cadets, Army Reserve, House to say thank you to Kindred Organisations for Scouts, Guide's and the Naval Association. Music was their friendship and hospitality given to us throughout provided by the Belmont City Brass ba nd and the 1993 when a-very enjoyable time was had by all. Police Pipe Band; and we are extremely grateful to both for their top performances. Early in March, with ·State Secretary Mrs Fisher, I attended the Tasmanian Our membership is increasing steadily, but we need RSL Women's Auxiliary 45th conference. We found to recruit mort: me mbers as a number have passed it very interesting and were impressed to see so away. Again credit must be given to th e Women:s many Auxiliaries present, even though some had quite Auxiliary and the many volunteers who keep thts a way to travel We were made very welcome and every trip was enjoyable Branch going, we can only move ahead. . . Delegates and members send best wishes to all Our bowling green has been extensively used, and tt WAAuxiliaries for a happy and successful conference. is pleasing to see that Veterans' Health Week has had a good effect on the Branch. Some members of Executive and I attended a pre• CARLECAUBO Anzac Service held at the War Veterans' Home where 1 laid a wreath on the Cross of Remembrance. At the Dawn Service the Auxiliary wreath was one of many beautiful floral tributes placed on the MemoriaL At the . Anzac Day service on the Esplanade I was accompanied by the State Secretary, Mrs Ftsher, and ~tate Treasurer, Mrs Clarke, and three days later I attended Cockburn Auxiliary for a Fund and Fundraising lunch. M TAYLOR State President. \ Lletenlng Post- Winter 1114-Pllge 87 • NOW OPEN SHERwOOD DELl SHIIMPERZ HAIR DESIGN . Fo:rrester Park· Gents Hliir Cuts ...... $10.00 Ladies Penns ...... $50.00 Proprtetor R Duff . 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FEBRUARY 1994 QX62657 Nugent'A.R., Boyup Brook, 42 Landing Craft Coy 237579 Arnold A.E., City of Perth, ARMY WX11278 Nyal E.J., Belmont, 2/32 Aust lnf Bn · 83518 Arundel R.A., Maylands-Railways, RAAF WX30192 O'Nelll G.E., Lake Grace • WX37588 Beaton F., Kalgoorlie, 5 Mech Eqpt A36617 Proud B., City of Perth, RAN O/MX116965 Benson A.F., Bayswater-Meltham, Royal WX19767 RaynerW.A., Northampton, A.A.S.C. Navy WX12682 Read W., City of Perth, 217 Aust lnf Bn W18758 Bingham H.J., Northam, 3 Aust Corps WX10403 Richard A., Bellevue, 2132 Fld Rgt F3760 Birch G.W., Central, RAN WX36390 Rodgers S.B., Bunbury, 2148 Aust lnf Bn . WFX3~990 Canno, C.G., Rtd Ex-Svc Women, AAMWS WX6095 Smith J.R., Fremantle City, 2128 Aust lnf Bn WX35910 Carlson C., Wilgam & Districts, 28 Aust lnf Bn SX5525 Smith E.C.S., Corrigin, 2143 Aust lnf Bn 198018 Carly P.L.J., Highgate, Royal Artillery 403889Stedman L.C., City of Perth, RAAF VX1698 Connell J.L., Murray, 9 Div Sigs 23256423 Tayler R., Fre_mantle City, REME WX117757 Qooper J., Applecross, 43 Water TPT 2/3 Fld F4300 T~tley LA., Cockbum . Arty WX3104 Thomas L.C., City of Perth, 2116Aust lnf Bn WA94539 Crittenden J., RID Ex-Svc Women, WRAAF 22397145 Walker D.J., Moora, Royal West Kents OKX560521 Cunningham C., Northampton, Royal Navy 2499 White R.A., Eastern Hills, 50 Bn 116327 Davidson J.R., Darling Range, 1MS-IAMC WX40103 Whitehead M.R., Wembley-Fioreat, 7 Heavy WX41867 Farrell J.G., Geraldton City, 5 Workshop Coy Brigade Arty 46097 Firth J.W. Greenbushes; RAAF WX8446 Whittle B.F., Bicto·n-Palmyra, 2111 Aust lnf Bn NFX138321 Flintoff M.R., ATD Ex-Svc Women, 2/1 AGH MARCH 1994 WX21861 Frankish W.N.W., Scarborough, 2/9 AGH 313132 Balson R.O., Central, Kenya Regt/RASC VX50905 Gathercole J.B., Bassendean-Guildford, 2/2 Fld WX13666 Barry W.J., Denmark, 2111 Aust lnf Bn Regt, AAA WX10722 Baxter W.J., Albany, 2/3 Machine Gun Bn WX37270 Goff S.V., Wembley-Fioreat, 3 Aust Corps 7226 Belcher H.N., Kensington, RAAF 517 Grogan J., Albany, RAF W29181 Burgess L.J., Scarborough, 118 AGH WX22813 Grover V.F., Fremantle City, 2/52 Bn WX2896 Campbell A.J., Harvey, 2116 Aust lnf Bn WX7994 Hancock H.J., Scarborough, 2/28 Aust lnf Bn WX4636 Clarke J.H., City of Rockingham, 2/16 Aust lnf Bn **C MH0027 Hancock C.M., Ravensthorpe, Naval Aux WX35686 Constantine G, Central, 7 Heavy Artillery Patrol & M.N. WX11666 Cugley A.R., City of Perth, 4 BDE, W/S 29212 Hansen E.N., City of Rockingham, Air Force 5839 Davis V.N., Geraldton City, 28 Aust lnf WX1994 Hayward F.A., City of Perth, 2131 Aust lnf Bn F4457 Downes A.G., Wembley-Fioreat, RAN WX14448 Holder H.G., City of Perth, 2/1 Hvy Bty WX28343 Dwyer P.M., Katanning, 43 ALC 4192307 Hughes t·'l.R., Kwinana, Royal Welch Fusiliers LT000093 Evans G.A., Denmark WX34044 Humfrey D.E., Mandurah, Aust Army NX60454 Fairbairn A.L., 'Central, 5 Training Btn WX17573 Hutchinson H.G.A., Riverton, 9 w;s· WX22446 Field J., Scarborough, ANGAU WFX3309 Johnstone V., Returned Sisters, 11 AGH WX27557 Hadlow R., Quairading, 28 Aust lnf Bn WX6247 Kenworthy C.W., Canning Dist-Victoria Park, 9 WX167 Hawley H . ~ .• Albany, 2/3 Fld Regt . DivHQ WX1593 Hearman J.M., Donnybrook, 2116 Aust lnf Bn 16679 Dikiros G., Osborne Park, RAAF · VX44453 Hunt H.B., Geraldton City, 212 Pioneers WX34729 Knight J., Mandurah, 2/3 Engineers W25065 Johnson W.P., Bassendean-Guildford, 2/28 Aust 13787 Lazarus N. M., Highgate,. Signals lnf Bn · · 81275·Lee M.R., City of Rockingham, 5 AGS RAAF 83590 Kilpin J.C., North Beach WX22773 Letchford E.L., Central, 2132 Aust lnf Bn WX25142 Langfield J.K., City of Subiaco, 105 Fld Amb WX25038 Longmire M.W., Bunbury, 2/3 Pioneers 500012 Ledger J.M.H., Darling Range, RAAF Nursing 80152 Lumbus R.A., York, RAAF . Service 5/1510 Maclean M.l., City of Rockingham, 2 & 3 Bn AAA WX35280 Unto R.J., City of Perth, 22AA Bty Eng 56284 Llnton G.C., Albany, Defence Centre Perth WX500280 McQuade T., Belmont 82237 Mack S.C., 'Armadale, RAAF W234464 Mell A.W., North Beach, RAF WX11800 Nicholas J.W., Canning Dist-Victoria Park, 1/A 26190 Monro G.E., City of Perth, RAN C.P. 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WX28814 Phelps A.K., Northampton, 2/12 Aust lnf Bn WX4317 Robinson G.C., City of 14094833 Abbott J.P., Canning Dist-Victoria Park, Royal Perth, 217 Fld Amb 52100 Sinclair R.L., City of Signals · Rockingham, 16 Bn, 6 AAA 2156 Smallman J.H., Bassendean-Guildford, WX10997 Ames J.F., City of Perth, Base Postal 441nf Bn 7466 Stewart F.L.W., Yokine-Joondanna, 31 Squadron 2589503/B Baird A.B.C., Bassendean-Guildford, Royal Signals : 16844 Stinson A.F., Wembley-Fioreat, RAAF 23166 Taylor J.F., Bunbury W21207 Batger D.B., Toodyay, RAAF WX11-797 Walton J.A.H., Bunbury, AIF WX34771 Bumett H., City of Perth, 2/2 Bty WX25174 Weaver C.O., Rivervale-Carlisle, WX15489 Crews J., City of Perth, 217 Bn Hq Coy AGT Coy WX641 Welch A.C., E. Vict Park & Vietnam BN3004 Fischer E.J., Riverton, RINV Veterans, 2/11 Aust lnf Bn WX41275 Harcus G.R. , Northam, 2/11 Aust lnf Bn · UNIT ASSOCIATIONS ALLIED MERCHANT SEAMEN ASSOCIATION (WA BRANCH)· President: Mr Mauric.e O' Rourke, 25 Lillian Avenue, Applecross 6153. Tel: 364 3837. Secretary: Mr Jack· Edwards, 1 Cromer Road, Brentwood 6153, Tel: 364 8793. Treasurer: A Edwards, 66 Wedgewood Drtve, Edgewater 6027, Tel: 405 4261. Meets 2.30pm Anzac House, last Tuesday of each month. ASSOCIATION OF FIRST INFANTRY BATTALlON (WA) . 2/1st Aust lnf, 1 AAA & Allied Bns. President: Mr Scatty Alcorn, Tel: 249 3039. Secretary: Mr John Cunningham, Tel: 361 3483. All correspondence cl- 39' Planet St., Carlisel 6101. Contact the secretary for details of meet• ings, venue and timing. ASSOCIATION OF WRENS WA BRANCH Meets fourth Thursday of each ·month, 1 0.30am Anzac House. President: Mrs Mary Tearne, Lot 68 Sheoad Close, Ba-ldivis 6171. Tel (095} 24 1309. Hon. AIR FORCES ·CLUB (INC) Secretary: Mrs Elizabeth Newcombe, 32B Baldwin Meets at RSL Hali, Kintail Road, Applecross.· Fridays Street, Coma WA 6152. 4'.30-11.00pm. Sunday 4.30-7.30pm. Presi~ent: Mrs P. McGrath, 41 Reynolds Road, Mt Pleasant, 61q3. Tel: AUSTRALIAN ARMY TRAINING TEAM VIETNAM Secretary 364 2339, ~ Mr B. Scott, PO Box 153, · ASSOCIATION WAS BRANCH Applecross, 6153. Tel: 316 1707. All correspondence to President: Mr Bob Smith, 14 Dundee Court, Duncraig be sent to the Secretary. · 6032, Tel: 448 5023. Secretary: M r Barry Long, 6 AIRCREW ASSOCIATION (WA BRANCH) Hazeltine Court, Yanchep 6035, Tel: oG1 1741. Patron: Air Commodore N. Smith MBE. Chairman: Treasurer: Mr Eddie Harkin, 5 Greenville Street, George Oliver, 2 Ainslie Crt, Kardinya 6163. :rei: 337 Swanbourne 6010, Tel:-383 3630. Welfare Officer: Mr 7163. Secretary/Treasurer: Lionel Pizzey, 11 Wrndell St, Bob Smith, 14 Dundee Court, Duncraig 6023, Tel: 448 lnnaloo 6018. Tel: 446 5751. Meetings: bi-monthly as 5023. Meetings: Held after Anzac Day, AGM mid-June, arranged. birthday end of July and other as shown in newsletters. Listening Post-Winter :'1894- Page 71 ·, \ •. - FOR YOUR CftPE1130UVftRP . DRAIN. 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PHONE PAUL 430 6027-015 424136 M & 8 PROPERTY MAINTENANCE • Insurance Claims • Brickpaving PICCOLINO'S PIZZA • Gl~ss Repairs • Treelopping • Pergolas • Concrete Work now at • Fencing • Reticulation Bunbury City Plaza • Renovations • Yard C.leaning 18 different pizzas to choose from • Soakwells • Window Reputty in four different sizes. "ALL PROPERTY REPAIRS" Commercial, Domestic and Industrial Dine in or take-away For cheap rates ancJ free quotes Also open 11.00am - 2.00pm Rlng277 7986 now! DAVID AND ANN BOND - PROPRIETDRS Mobile 018 957721 097 218281 ., Page'72- Listening Post-Winter 1994 \ Unit Associations cont... AUSTRALIAN EX-SERVICE. ATOMIC SURVIVORS' 'CATALINA CLUB OF WESTERN AUSTRALIA , ASSOCIATION INCORPORATED President: Mr Brian Buzzard, TPI Homes, Henley Street, ... President: Mr W.B. Plewright, 23 Kenwick Way, Balga Coma WA 6052. Tel: 313 2469. State Secretary/ 6061 . Tel:342 6718. Secretary: Mrs .0. Jackson, PO Box Treasurer: Mr. Eric Carpenter, 21 Keenmore Drive; 411, Midland 6056. Tel: 294 1054. Treasurer: Mrs D. Balga WA 6061. Tel:. 342 2779. Members advised by Thomas, 41 Parkfield Road, Kelmscott 6111 ., Tel: 390 Newsletter re meetings and functions. 5762. Meets third Monday February, April (AGM), June, August, October, December at Beli:nont RSL Hall, Leake DEFENCE "RESERVES ASSOCIATION Street, Belmont, Bus306 ex Perth Bus Station. (WA BRANCH) . · ' President: Colonel Rodney Willox RFD, EO, 9 Dene St., AUSTRALIAN LEGION OF EX-SERVICEMEN· AND Mt Lawley 6050, Tel: 271 7332. Secretary: t.t Col Colin .'•' ~~t~~J~~fe>nt: Mr· L.C.W. Hutchings, 66 Kinsella Gunn RFD, 191 Kitchener Rd, Booragoon 6154, Tel: $treat, Joondanna 6060, Tal: 444 4268. Meetings: State 448 0091. Treasurer: Cpl Heien Cope, 2/260 Council meets 3rd Thursday of even months at 13th Scarborol!gh Beach Rd, Doubleview 6018, Tel: 446 Brigade Headquarters, lrwin Barracks, Karrakatta, at 5574. Meetings: ·committee meeting.s held monthly- all 1.30pm. members welcome 1o att~nd. For venue and date con• tact any of the above. AUSTRALIAN SPECIAL AIR SERVICE EX-FORTRESS ENGINEERS ASSOCIATION ~~~i~~~ffJg~<'g:M~~t~fMh 6251 . Secretary: John President: Mr Harold Smith, 58 Napier Street, Nedlands, Parrington, Tel: 401 2382. Meets last Friday .each month 6009. Tel: 386 3305. Secretary: Mr Reg Kidd, 261 at Campbell Barracks (The House) at 1800hrs. Ladies Holmes Road, Forrestfielq, 6058. Tei: 453 239S ~ most welcome. All correspondence to The House, No. 6 Meetings Mid-year general meeting and Christmas ' g~t Battery Road, Campbell Barracks 6010. together' and barbeque on a date and at a venue to be AUSTRALIAN VETERANS AND DEFENCE decided. All enquiries to the Secretary. SERVICES COUNCIL lWA COUNCIU AVADSC Cha1rman: A1r Cdre S.'f/. Dallywater OBE AE (Retd) Tel: EX-HMAS SYDNEY ASSOCIATION (WA) 1935-41 . (09) 383 3161 . ~ecretary!Treasurer: · W01 B.F. Cooper President: Mr W.H. Ross, 5 Alexander Place, Dalkeith, CD AIMM, Tel: (09) 409 6577. All correspondence to the Tel: 386 5035. Secretary: Mr O.G. Ramsay, 109 Secretary PO Box 14, Hillarys 6025. Westminster Street, East Victoria Park 6101. AUSTRALIAN WOMEN'S ARMY SERVICE EX-PRISONERS OF WAR ·ASSOCIATION OF WA ASSOCIATION (AWAS). President: Mr C.E. lngrarn, 3-54 Federal St, Tuart Hill Pres1dent: Mrs Ahce Carry, OAM, Tei: 361 2824. 6060. Tel: 344 7949. Secretary: Mrs M. Ruwoldt, 20 Secretary: Mrs M. Harvey, 1 Bradshaw House AFME, Waltham Way, Morley 6062. Tel: 275 2411. All corre• Bullcreek Drive; Bullcreek, Tel: 332 1305. Treasurer: spondence and enquiries be made or forwarded to the R~th Franklin, 126B Sasinghall St., East Victoria park President at the above address. Association me.etings 6101 . Tel: 361 5157. Meetings: 1st floor, Anzac House are held the first WednesdaY"'of each month. · on the 1st Thursday of the even months, 1Oam -12 noon. EX-PRISONERS OF WAR ASSOCIATION OF WA ~ ~~~i~e~~SBf~T~~~~~ ~Afillman LADIES AU>CitiARY PI, Wilson 6107. President: Mrs M. McDonald, 4T Wasley Street, Mt Tel: 451 3982. Secretary: Mr Doug Spice, 110 Daglish Lawley 6060, Tel 328 5927. Secretary: Mrs M. Clarke, St., Wembley 6014. Tel: '381 5531. Treasurer: Mr Greg 18/84 Kitchener St, Trigg 6029. Meetings: Same time Flanders, 98 Manning Rd., Manning 6152. Tel: 450 and place as men. 3511 . Meetings: fourth Monday (If Mon holiday meets next day - Tuesday) 11.00am from Feb to Nov at EX-WRANS ASSOCIATION WA Belmont RSL Hall cnr Great Eastern Highway and President: Mrs Val Tomerini, 34 Bourne St., Morley Leake St., Belmont: Bus 306 new Bus Station or stand 6062. Tel: 276 6758. Secretary: Mrs Rena Blackett: Unit 45 cnr Pier Stand St GeorgesTerrace. 3, 93 Aurelian St, Palmyra 6157 .. Tel: 339 5030. Treasurer: Mrs Freda Andrews, 23 Wilcock St, BLINDED SOLDIERS OF ST DUNSTANS Applecross 6050 ~ Tet: 364 2269. Meetings: Second WE$T AUSTRALIA · t V'll " Pres1dent: Mr W.A. Waiters, "RSL Ret1remen 1 age , Monday of each month at Anzac House (Unless other• Third Aenue Mandurah, 6210. Tel: 535 3602. wise advised). Secretary: Mr F:c . Wooler, 2 Rhagodia Court, FEDERATED TB SAILORS', SOLDIERS' & Heatheridge, 6021. Ph: 401 8130. Treasurer: as above. AIRMEN'S ASSOCIATION . Meetings: 2nd Tuesday alternate months February on at President: Mr Frank Hamilton, 35 Clem~nt Drive, 1.45pm, Red Cross House, Murray Street, Perth. Karrinyup 6018. Tel: 448 5204. Secretary: M r ~ Grace Starer, 16 Dowell Place, Bibra Lake Tel: 417 9598. BRI"(ISH EX-SERV,CES ASSOCIATION INC. Meetings last Monday each !llOnth exqept.January, Pres1dent: Mr D. c arke, Tei: 309 1046. Secretary: Mr Address for correspondence: GPO Box T1729, Perth. K.R. Crane, Tel: 310 9099. T~easurer : Mrs. J. Turnell, Tel: 497 3812. Meetings 3rd Tuesday of the month at FLEET AIR ARM ASSOCIAT~ON OF AUSTRALIA Anzac House, at 1.30pm. Correspondence to: 35 President: Hilton Devoreux, 21 Regency Dqve, Thomlie · Westminster Rd, teeming 6149. WA 6108. Secr etary: Th~o Bushe-Jones, 26 Baltic Llatenlng .Poet-Winter 18M • P8Qe 73 \ NORTHERN SUBURBS RECOGNISED BY HEALTH FUNDS & VETERANS AFFAIRS WHITFORD DENTURES STUDIO W.A.W.A.0844 Gas 006819 EMERGENCY DENTURE REPAIRS (WHILE-U-WAIT) All General Plumbing * Free Advice * New Dentures * Relines Sewer Conversion - HIGH QUALITY COSMETIC WORK BRUNO LAMBERT/ Pensioner Discount - 63 Forrest Rd, Padbury Unit 1, 64 Marina Blvd, Ocean Reef l\{obile 015 388 625 All enquiries 401 2995 or 417 9523 .. ----• 24 hours 7 days ----• RSL Me171bers, we take better care of your pets at WOOFER WASH is now open under.new management of Chris and Kelly Clark Mobile Dog Spa We welcome O[le and all to sample OWNER OPERATOR some _of our tasty delights. Introductory offer new clients FLINDERS SQUARE SHOPPING CENTRE $6 for 1 , $1 0 for 2 YOKINE Shampoo ~r:ld flea rinse included 242,2549 4721579 E scape I 18111 LANDSCAPE: L>£SiG·rv .e cONSTQUCTiON. P6QHACULTUf2.E. Alistair Purnell & Jason Anda 335 1125 jan Goldfinch and Staff 7 welcome al_l old and new customers to STOVE S MEAT S·UPPlV is under new management of GOLDII'S DILl · John and Donna Gava 3122 LANE STREET, We will be pleased to meet you w_ith BOULDER . meat to please ~11 age groups In. Kolgoot'lie. fot ''The. 'Rowvl'', Call in soon ooiL tn. ON! s~ he.Uo- 20 Haynes Street, Kalamunda 090912864 29315"65 Page 74- Ustening Post-Winter 1994 \ \ r Unit Ass~ciations cont... Mews, Walklkl WA 6169, Tel: 527 9.te6. Meets second MIDDLE EAST VAD ASSOCIATION WA Wedoesday of each mon~h, 71 West Parade, East President: Mrs Rlta Kneebone, 1 00 Reynolds Road, Mt Perth. All correspondence to PO Box 3886, Stirling Pleasant. Tel: 364 3311 . Secretary: Mrs P. Payne, 11 Street, Perth, WA 6849. . . Hurllngham Road, South Perth GUARDS ASSOCIATION OF WA 6151 . Meetings as called. Annual reunion ·nearest Saturday to November Presldent/Tr~asurer: Mr Peter Mulrennan JP, (IG). Tel: 23. 349 7591. Secretary: Mr Frank Lawrence (GG). Welf.are " N' CLASS DESTROYER ASSOCIATION Officer: Mr Arthur Budgen (HG). Meeting: .1st Monday of President: Mr Don Griffiths, 8 Radiata St, Rlverview WA. the month at Anzac House, 28 St Georges Tee., Perth 6210, Tel: 535 6454. Secretary/Treasurer: Mrs Dorothy at 7.30pm (unless otherwise advised). Higgins, 69 Spigal Way, Bateman WA 6150, Tel: 332 HEAVY ANTI-AIRCRAFT ASSOCIATION (WA) 5723. Meetings: For details of meetings please contact President: Mr R.J. Unto, Unit 6-57 Point Waiter Ad, Secretary on 332 5723. Bicton 6157. Tel: (09) 339 3548. Secretary: Mr L.S. NAVAL ASSOCIATION OF AUSTRALIA, deGrussa, 43 Pitt St, Dianella 6062. Tel: (09) 216 7253. CITY OF FREMANTLE SUB-SECTION Social meetings held every month (ladies welcome). For President/Secretary: Mr A.D. Needham, 16 Warragoon further information please contact Secretary. Crescent, A tfadale. Tel: 330 3411. Treasurer: Mr S.G. HMAS CANBERRAIHMAS SHROPSHIRE Thomas, 91 Coleman e rescent, Melville, 6156. Tel: 330 ASSOCIATION 3427. Meetings: 1130 hrs last Monday of each month at the Navy Club, 64 High Street, Fremantle 6160. President: Mr Keith Nordahl, 66 Todd Avenue, Como NAVAL ASSOCIATION OF AUSTRALIA, • 6152, Tel: 367 3102. Secretary: Mr Arthur Carter, 93 CITY OF PERTH SUB-SECTION Tamar Street, Palmyra 6157, Tel: 339 1483. Treasurer: President: Mr B. Edmondson, ;3 Moness Place, Shelley Mr Alf Martin, 12 LeSouef Drive, Kardinya 6163, Tel: WA 6156. Tel: 457 5620. Secretary: Mr D.J. McCielland, 331 2113. AGM November, Committee Meetings as 38B Hilarion Road, Duncraig WA 6023, Tel: 448 3812. required. Annual reunion Aug 9, other social functions Meets fourth Tuesday of each month commencing at about four times a year. For further information please 8.00 pm at 71 West Parade, East Perth. 'contact any of .the above. · All correspon• dence to the HMAS HOBART ASSOCIATION (WA DIVISION) Secretary please at the above address. NAVAL ASSOCIATION OF AUSTRALIA President: Mr Graeme Purkiss, 14 Hollis St, Samson . (WESTERN AUSTRALIAN SECTION) INC. 6163. Tel: 337 8976. Secretary: Mr Clyde Goddard, 80 President: Mr Jack Appleby, 143 McDonald Street, Derby Ad, Shenton Park "6008. Tel: 381 8705. Joondanna 6060. Tel: 448 3598. Secretary:_Mr Tom Treasurer: Mr Bob Gee, 23 Sicklemore St, Brentwood Oakley, 43 Strickland Street, Mt Claremont 6010. Tel: 6153. Tel: 364 6264. AGM and Annual Reunion held 384 3042. All correspondence to Hon. State Secretary, second Friday in February and social and commeorative PO Box 8289, Stirling St, Perth 6849. functions held about six times each year., Monthly get NETHERLANDS EX-SERVIC~MEN'S ASSSOCIATION togethers at Anzac House on the last Thursday of each OF AUSTRALIA INC. month from around noon. For further information please President: Mr L. Kramer, 22 Kathleen contact the Secretary. · . .St, Trigg 6020. HMAS WARRAMUNGA VETERANS' ASSOCIATION Secretary: Mr J. te Loo, 11 David St, Mullaloo 6025. Tel: 401 7727. Meetings: Tuesday, 1 0.30am-2.30pm. President: Mr K.T. (Keven) Johnson, 10 Nicholas Ave, Sundays 4.30pm-8.30pm. Held at the Coolbinia/Yokine Quinns Rocks WA 6030. Tel: 305 1573. Secretary. Mr Amateul Football Club, .Wordsworth Ave, Yo~ine. T.E. (Tom) Oakley, 43 Strickland St, Mt Claremont WA Entrance to building opposite no. 27. All correspon• 6010. Tel: 384 3042. Treasurer: Mrs P.D. (Pat) lngham, dence to Secretary, PO Box 311 , lnglewood El932 13/55 Second Avenue, Mt Lawley WA 6050. Tel: 271 NORMANDY VETERANS' ASSOCIATION 1826. For any further information please contact any of President: Mr J.E. Mayers, '15 Finlay th.e above. Court, Rivervale, WA 6103. Tel: 478 2071. Secretary: Mr R. Bruce, 21159 KOREA & SOUTH EAST ASIA FORCES Fitzroy Road, Rivervale, WA 6103. Tel: 362 3597. ASSOCIATION OF AUSTRALIA (WA BRANCH) Meetings tQ be held on 1st Tuesday each month at State President: Mr H.D. Whltehurst, Tel: 361 9062. Anzac House at 11 .00am. State Secretary: Mr A. McMorland, 10 Ridgeway Place, PARTIALLY BLINDED SOLDIERS' ASSOCIATION Mahogany Creek 6072, Tel: 295 3459. State Treasurer: OF AUSTRALIA (WA BRANCH) INC. Mr Harry Fowle 11 Mirador Road, Morley 6062, Tel: Gene(al meeting held at 'Anzac House at 1.00pm, first 275 1259. Me~tings: Second Staturday in June, Tuesday each month, except January. Secretary: Mr September and December at the Belmo'nt Sub-Branch Maurice John Rinaldi .(Maurie), 35 Weaponess Road, of the RSL, 22 Leake Street, Belmon't at 100 hrs. S~aroborugh 6019, Tel: 341 6151. LIMBLESS SOLDIERS' ASSOCIATION OF WA (INC) PEGASUS (AIRBORNE FORCES) ASSOCIATION ("Wingies and Stumpies"). President: P.A. Collins. OF WESTERN AUSTRALIA (INC) Secretary: C.C. Brown; 80-82 Henley Street, Como, WA President: Bidge Roots. Secretary: Bert Harris, 54 6152. Tel: 450 6428 (Postal Address): Bag Lot No. 2 Fitzroy· Ad, Rivervale WA 6103. Tel: 362 2224. General Post Office, Como, WA 6152. meeting first Wednesday meetings held at Riverton RSL first Sunday in Jan, MiiU, each month except January, 1.30pm. May, July, Sept & Nov 1.00pm. 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PERMANENT AIR FORCE BRANCH OF THE RAAF ASSOC.IATION R.OYAL AUSTRALIAN ARMOURED CORPS ASSOCIATION . President: Allan Stewart. Tel: 310 7239. Secretary: Ray Allan. Tel: 321 5576/320 8791. ·Meetings held on the President: Mr w. Rippin, Villa 120/52 Liege St, 2nd Monday of tfie month in the Ev.Nicholls room at the Woodlands WA 6018, Tel; 446 7624. Secretary/ RAAF Associati ROYAL AUSTRALIAN SURVEY CORPS THE ROYAL AUSTRAt-tJ.'N REGIMENT B ft~ - NCH) ASSOCIATION (WESTERN AUSTRALIA) INC. ASSOCIATION (WA_ President: K.V. Barrlngton, 13 Clematls. Ad, President: Mr A. Sargeant, 10 Paris Way, Karrlnyup 6018, M'r Woodlands 6018, Tel: 446 4227. Se~retary : Mr I(.A. Tel: 445 3995. Secretaryffreasurer: Mr Phlllp Bray, 33 Trent, 3 Broad St, Kensington 6151 , Tel: 367 7794. Nalpa Way, Duncralg 6023. Meetings: Anzac Day, Corps Meetings:,Second Wednesday ·at 8.00pm In ·February, Birthday (Jul) and Christmas. _ April, June (AGM), August, OctobE'!.r and December. At RSL Hall, Cnr of Camberwell and Carson Streets, East ROYAL REGIMENT OF FUSILIERS ASSOCIATION Victoria Park. All correspondence to the Secretary Chairman: Mr P. Norris, 72 James Street, Gosnells, address as ~bove . 6010. Tel: 398 4508. Secreetary: MrS. Kent, Unit 2199 THE ROYAL MARINES ASSOCIATION Owtram Road, Armadale, 6112. Tel: 339 7375. Meets WESTERN AUSTRALIAN BRANCH second Wednesday of each month, 7.30pm at Anzac House. · · President: Mr C.W. Agate. V/President: Mr D. Getliffe. Hon Secretary: Mr J.G. Buxton, B,EM. Treasurer: Mr-G. SUBMARINE OLD COMRADES' ASSOCIATION OF Simpson. Meetings: The Navy Club, 64 High St, WESTERN AUSTRALIA Fremantle 616P at 8.00pm the last Monday of every President: Mr Steve Dyer, 17 Glenburn Road, Glen month including public holidays. Address for correspon• Forest 6071 , Tel: 298 8149. Secretary: M.M.E. (Michael) dence: The Hon Secretary, 57a Dongara St, lnnaloo Pearson, 8-106 Terrace Road, Perth 6000, Tel: 221 6018. . 1037. Meetings: Leederville Bowling Club, second THE ROYAL NAVAL ASSOCIATION PERTH Wednesday of every month at 7.30pm (except (WESTERN AUSTRALIAN BRANCH) December). Chairman: Mr lvan Hun-ter, g. Derwent Place Rockingham 6168, Tel: 526 1612. Secretary: Mr David THE AUSTRALIAN ·FEDERATION OF TOTALLY & Lea, 13 Harcourt Place, Bellevue 6056, Tel: 274 4847. PERMANENTLY INCAPACITATED EX-SERVICE MEN AND WOMEN LIMITED WESTERN AUSTRALIAN Postal Address: PO Box 1692, Midland 6056. Meetings: aRANCH INC. ' 3rd Wednesday of each month at Anzac House at 7.00 p.m. TPI Memorial Estate, Bag Lot 2, Post Office, Como 6152. President: Mr Eric J. Ahern CAM. Secretary: Mr Peter Lofdahl, 80 Henley St., Como 6152, Tel: 450 1893 or 450 1921 .. Meetings: 2nd Tuesday of each month (except January) commencing at 10.30am. Lunches a~ailable weekdays and weekends by booking one day pnor. ARE YOU THE AUSTRALIAN WATER TRANSPORT MOVING? ASSOCIATION, WA BRANCH President: Mr Jack Patterson, 15A Greville Way, Glrrawheen, Tel: 342 0142. Secretary: B. Thomas, 9 Queens Road, Mt Pleasant 6153. Tel: 364 3008. Meetings first Monday each month (except January) A,.nzac Club 1130, when Monday is a public holiday the first Tuesday. !'11. ex-vyater Transport welcome. THE BURMA STAR ASSOCIATION WANNEROO BRANCH President: Major Rupert Platel (Retd), 49 Banksia St, Reg N? .... ; ...... (Sub Branch) ...... ~ .. : ...... Joondanna 6060, ·Tel: 444 4914. Secretary: .Ben Colquhoun, 5 Oakland ·Avenue, _Cioverdale 6105, Tel: ·surname· ·································:·················.······ -.········ 277 4814. Meetings the second Tuesday· each month at Christian Names the Nollamara Autumn Centre, Sylvia Street,' Nollamara. ·:···················································: Old Address THE BURMA STAR ASSOCIATION ············;················· ······························ (WESTERN AUSTRALIAN BRANCH) ...... :...... P/Code ...... : ...... Pr~sident: Mr John Barton, Unit Y/5 Sepia Crt, - Rockl~am 6168. Tel: 527 3351 . Secretary: Mr Len Ke_bbell, 17 ~lengarry St, Parkwood 6147. Tel: 457 5027. Meetings: Every third Wednesday of the month. Contact either of the aboy~ for more information. Page 78- Listening Post:- Winter 1994 \ UDit Assoolatlons cont-. WRAAF ~ RANCH ~ THE ROYAL NAVAL ASSOCIAnON • RAAF ASSOCIATION · Presiden(: Mrs E. S.outhern, 31 Larrissa Road, Wil!etton (ROCKINGHAM & DISTRICTS) BRANCH 6155, 457 8628. Secretary: Mrs J. Bland, 2 Graphic Chairman: . Mr David Wiseman, 7 Andros Road, Safety Court, Beldon 6025, Tel: 401 8296. .'Meetings held at Bay'6169, Tel: 592 1458. Hon SecretarY: Ms Dorothy V. Oreli~ 8.00pm on the first Tuesday of each month in the Meg , Rawe, 20 E;lmslie St, 6167, T'el: 419 4749. Olive Room at the·Air Force Memorial Estate at BiJII Treasurer: Mr Ted Haines, Lot 32 Mallee Drive, Cree ~ · · Amarillo, Karnup 6176, Tel: 537 1599. Meetings: First Z SPECIAL UNIT ASSOCIAnON OF Tuesday each month (except January) at TS Anzac, WESTERN AI)STRALIA INC. Point Peron Road, 7.. 30 pm. . President: Lt. Col. H.R. Wenn EO RL, 202 Burniston $. THIRTYNINERS' ASSOCIATION OF AUS.TRALIA Scarborough 6019. Tel: 341 4147. Secretary: Lt. Col. Nteeting dates: Gallipoli Room, Anzac House, 4th E.W. Dubberlin, EO RL JP, 28A Houston Ave., Dianella Wednesday March, May, July, September and 6062. Tel: 275 1348. Meetil)gs as arranged by commit• November. All enquiries to the Secretary. State tee. President:. Mr J:P. Hall, AM BEM JP Unit A/3 Hellam Z SPECIAL UNIT INTERNAnONAL (INC.) Grove, Booragoon 6154. Tel: 364 7776. State PO Box 490, Kalamunda, WA 6076. Chairman: Jack Secretary: Mrs F.E. Johnson OAM, 38 Renwick Street, Sue, Tel: 274 6619. Secretary: Gee Anderson, Tel: 401 - South Perth. Tel: 367 5949. 6682. Treasurer: ·Barry·Sue, Tel: 309 5353. UNITED .KINGDOM - COMBINED EX-SERVICES 1ST AUSTRALIAN PARACHUTE BATTALION FEDERATION Pr.esident: Mr Bill Rose, 19 .Jukes Way, Wembley President: Mr G. Norton. Secretary: Mr E.H. Martyn, 9B Gardens WA 6016. Tel: 444 6858.· Secretary: Mr Ran Wilson Place, Belmont 6104, Tel: 277 2061 . Waters, 5 Catesby Street, City ·Beach, WA 6015. Tel: V.A. & A.A.M.W.S. (A) 385 9140. . President: Mrs Glyn Cody, 138A Karrinyup Road, 2BN MALAYA MERDEKA VETERANS (WA) Karrinyup 6018, Tel: 341 3323. Secretary: Mrs Eria President: L. Phenna, MBE, JP, Tel: 349 5859. McGinn OAM, 9 Castile Street, 'Wembley Downs 6019, V/President: A. Mclntosh, Tel: 337 6748. Secretary: J. Tel: 446 3742. Meetings: Arranged monthly'at members Wirnbridge, Tel: 383 4670. Treasurer: A. Didcoe, Tel: homes. Contact Secretary for information. 342 2659. Meetings: Last Wednesday of every month.at VIETNAM LOGISTICAL SUPPORT VETERANS' Anzac House. Parking across the road in Council House, and Hay and lrwin Streets - fire Station Car ASSOCIATION OF AUSTRALIA (INC.) Park. President: Mr Ric Gilling,. 137 Waterford Dve., Hillarys 2/1-212 PIONEERS W.A. 6025, Tel: 401 9304. Secretary: Mr Gary Winton, 3 Chairman: L.A. Preedy, 152 Keightley Road, Shenton Symon Close, Bull Creek '6149, Tel: (H) 332 6481 (B) Park 6008. Tel: 381 6294. Meetings to be held at Anzac 434 2255. .Meetings: Bi-monthly at a venue to be House on third Friday in March, July and November in announced. Anzac Club. VIETNAM VETERANS ASSOCIATION OF 212ND·COMMANDO ASSOCIATION OF AUSTRALIA AUSTRALIA WA BRANCH INC. President: Mr W. Monk, i 73 The Strand, Bedford 6052, PO Box 21, Maylands 6051 . Office: 219 Railways Tel: 271 5118. Secretary: Mr J.W. Carey, 13 Stoddart Parade, Maylands, Tel: 370 301.1. Fax: 332 4964. Way Bateman 6155, Tel: 332 7050. Meetings: Second President: Mr Rob Cox, Tel: 332 4964. Secretary: Mr Tue~day of each month at 1o. ooam a\ Anzac Club. Keith Jones, Tel: 443 1530. Welfare Officer: Mrs Joe (Previously meetings began·at 10.30am). Cox, J'el: 332 4964. M$3 etings: Held three monthly, FIELD REGIMENT ASSOCIAnON W.A. Peninsula Hotel Building - 219 Railway Parade, 2J3 President: Mr Hugh Farrier, Tel: 384 5573. Secretary: Maylahds. . Mr M. Davison, Tel: 330 3033. Treasurer: K. (Sandy) VIETNAM VETERANS M.C. AUSTRALIA Leek, Tel: 337 1908. Address for correspondence: PO President: Mr .M. Kelly. Address for correspondence: Box 198, Palmyra 6157. ~e . ets second Wednesday Western Australia Chapter, PO Box 1442, Wangara each month, 11.00am Anzac House. 6065. Tel: (09) 390 8649. . 213RD MACHINE GUN BATTALION ASSOCrATION WA RSI:. BOWLS SECTION committee meet.s when necessa~y . President: K.E. Management Committee meet the third Monday of each Eckermann, 31 Tranquill Road, Kelmscott '6111 . Tel: month at. the Royal Park Bowling Club, Charles Str~et , 390 6072. Secretary: F.J. (Banjo) Binstead, 101 Star North Perth at 1O. OOam. President: Mr D~dley Docking, Street, Carlisle 6101. Tel: 361 8762. Tel: 341 1795. Hon State Secretary: Mr Ted Philp, Tel: 2/4TH MACHINE GUN BATTALION AIF , 450 4033. ASSOCIAnON . : WRAAC ASSOCIATION (WESTERN AUSTRALIA) President: Mr E.W. Wallin, 3/63 Constance St., · President Mrs May Tomich, 2 L.udlands Street, Morley . Nollamara 6061, Tel: 349 1409. Secretary: .Mr C.J.! 6062, Tel: 276 8616. Secretary: Mrs Nancy Carlson, 24 McPherson, 24 Rosemead Avenue, Beechboro 6063, : lveston Road Lynwood 6147, Tel: 457 3984. Address Tel: 377 5838. Meetings: third Tuesd-ay each month ,~ all corre~pondence to.Box 6149, East Perth 6892. Anzac House, 1O.OOam. ., • Llatinlng Post - Winter 19M - Page 79 \ \ UDit Associations cont... 217th AUSTRALIAN FIELD REGI.MENT 11th DIVISION SIGNALS ASSOCIATION ASSOCIATION ' For enquiries contact- President: Lt Col O.R. Videan, 23 President: Mr Peter Landon, 1 Pinnafore Ct. , Duncraig Halley Street, lnnaloo 6018. Tel: 446 6304. Secretary: WA 6023, Tel: 448 0845. Secretary: Mr Bill Woods, 4/2 Rob Hutchings, 21 Melbourne Way, ~orley 6062. Tel: Lewington Gdns. Bibra Lake WA 6163, Tel: 417 3989. 276 3158. Regular meetings held at 150 Harbourne M~ets in the Pure Steel Room, Gfoucester Park at Street, Wembley. 11..00am on the first Tuesday of each· month except January. 11th (1914-191'8) & 2111TH AIF BNS ASSOCIATION . MB~ 2/13TH FIELD AMBULANCE ASSOCIATION President: Mr K.T. Johnson, EO JP, 37 Blaven President: A. Jamieson, 53 Valencia Avenue, Way, Ardross 6153, Tel: 364 1051 . Secretary/Treasurer: Churclands. Tel: 446 4591. Secretary: L. McCa~hy, 31 Mr J.C. Watson, 686 Canning Highway, Applecross Marradong Street, Coolbinia. Tel: 444 1927. Details of 6153, Tel: 364 2126. Meetings: Third Tuesday each meetings- contact Secretary. month (except January) 1 o.ooam, Gallipoli Room, Anzac House. 2/16th AUSTRALIAN INFANTRY BATTALION A.I.F. ASSOCIATION 16TH BATTALION, THE CAMERON HIGHLANDERS President: A.J. Smith, 184 McDonald St., Joondanna OF WA ASSOCIATION 6060, Tel: 444 4748. Secretary : H.E. Gregory, 12 KeaiJ President: Mr Bob Woods, 32 Marjorie Avenue, Shelley Pass, Winthrop 6150 . Tel: 332 8884. Treasurer: K.P. WA 6155, Tel: 457 2220. Secretary: Mr Jim Richardson, Nicol, 31 Velerie St., Dianella 6062. Tel: 276 2146. 6 lsaac Street, Me.lville WA 6156, Tel: 330 5405. Editor Pigeon post: D.K. Norrish , 6 Magnolia Way, Members advised re meetings by written letter as Forresttield 6058. Tel: 453 2001. Committee meets at required. Anzac House on the first Wednesday each month at 10.30am. 28TH AUSTRALIAN INFANTRY BATTALION (AIF) 2/28th BATif'ALION AND 24TH ANTI-TANK COY. 1939-45 ASSOCIATION · ASSOCIATION . Committee - Mr Phil Wilkerson, Tel: 330 7263. Mr Clif President: E.C. Benness 35 Eastland St., Dianella, Tel: Tamblym, Tel: 384 5008. Mr Tubby Whitfield, Tel: 458 349 7959. Secretary: Mr W. Carlton 190 Coode St., 9983. Annual reunion early January, other functions as Como, Tel: 367 4016. Committee meets Anzac House arranged by Commi~ee. second Wednesday each month. Visitors welcome, AGM second Wednesday in August. 44TH BATT A LION ASSOCIATION Committee meets when called. Annual Reunion on 2/32ND BATTALION ASSOCIATION fNA) advice. President: R. Collins, 134 Roseberry Street, President: Mr Feoton Smith, 184 Shaftesbury Ave., Bedford. Tel: 271 4448". Bedford 6052. Tel: 271 6492. Sec/Treasurer: Mr Colin Edmiston, ·Unit 3, 456 Main Street, Balcatta, 6021. Tel: 48TH & 2/48TH BATTALION ASSOCIATION 349 0799. President: Mr Tom Easom, 568 Marmion Street, 2/43RD BATTALION ASSOCIATION fNA BRANCH) Booragoon 6154. Tel: 330 7387. Secretary: Mr D:A. President: Mr R.E. T i lby, 15 Davidson Rd., Attadale Hamilton, 80 Staneham Road, Attadale 6156, Tel: 330 6156. Tel: 330 3631. Secretary: Mr K.C. Porteus, 2923. Meetings and luncheon held at the·Carlton Hotel, Riversea Units, Unit 1, 1-7 Boundary Ad, Mosman Park 248 Hay Street Ea·st at 11 .30am on the third Monday of 6012. Tel: 384 6327. Meets Anzac House every third each month. . Wednesday, AGM September. n SQUADRON .ASSOCIATION (WA DIVISON) 7 ARMY TROOPS COY RA~ ASSOCIATION T~l: President: Mr Jack Benari, 38 Roel;>uck Drive, Salter . President: Mr Mick Michael, (w) 221 3719, (h) 384 Pain 6152, Tel: 450 3876. Secretary: Mr Colin F. 4222. Secretary/Treasurer: Mrs Shirley Donaldson, 1 Wilson, 41 Herald Avenue, Willetton 6155. Annual Howson . Street,· Hilton 6163, Tel: 337 2260. Correspondence reunion last Friday of September. Past members most to the Secretary. welcome. · 460 SQUADRON RAAF ASSOCIATION (W A) 7TH BATTALION THE ROYAL AUSTRALIAN President: W.E.M. (Gerry) Bateman, DFC, 221 South REGIMENT (Pig Bn) Terrace, Como 6152. Tel: 367 3063. Secretary: N.B. President: Don Cruden, Lot 80 Henley St, Henley Brook Johnson, 63 Kirwan Street, Floreat Park 6014. Tel: 387 6055. Tel: (h) 296 4081 . Secretary: Doug Fieldhouse, 4229. Treasurer: T.R. Gallop, 19 Felstead Crescent, 509 The Strand, Dianella 6062. Tel: (h) 275 8598. ~amersley 6022 .. Tel: 447 4037. Meetings are held'four Meetings as arranged. t1mes a year. 11TH BATTALION AIF 13TH BGDE WW2 1940 DUNKIR~ VETERANS ASSOCIATION President: Mr V. Alfrich, Mandurah 6210, Tel: 525 7291. Meets first Tuesday ~ach month Anzac House (Club), Secretary: Mr Don Angwin, 7/6 Mt Henry Road, Como 28 St George's Terrace, Perth at 1.30pm. President: 6152, Tel:450 1833. Reunion & other meetings called as R.H. Duncalfe, Tel: 295 1689. Secretary/Treasurer: arranged. · Peter W: Hessell, Tel: 344 1756. Page 80-Listening Post-Winter 1994 \ Cheaper house and • • • • contentstnsurance. ~ . . for tough titnes. · IJ1Aw; -tM!J ~I • Compare these rates with wh at you're c urrently paying. 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