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RSL Members Recognised in Australia Day Awards

The Returned & Services League of Jack Le Cras OAM – For service to the Australia WA Branch Incorporated community and Service Organisations and the congratulates the following members for Naval Association of WA. Jack is President of the ANZAC House Welcomes receiving an Order of Australia Medal on Naval Assoc in WA. New Receptionist Australia Day this year; Michael O’Sullivan MM OAM - For service John Christmass OAM – For service to music to youth particularly through Christ Church On Monday 30 January 2012 Wendy Quinn joined the RSL education in WA and choral performance. John Grammar School Army Cadet Unit. ‘Mick’ was a WA team. Wendy graduated from Ballajura Community has provided choirs for Perth’s ANZAC Day former RSM of 7 Fd Amb (RAAMC). College in 2011. When not at work Wendy loves spending Services for over 50 years. time with her family, which includes two younger sisters, Kevin Trent OAM – For Service to local government friends and boyfriend. Wendy’s interests include shopping Grant Dorrington OAM – For service to the & the South Perth community through a range of and photography. community. Grant has been a regular driver ex-service and social welfare organisations. Kevin at ANZAC Day Services in Perth transporting is a Trustee of the RSLWA. Next time you are in town please drop in and introduce disabled and elderly veterans to the Perth Parade. yourself to Wendy. Denis Connelly Amy Hunt To Our Membership I am sure you will join with the RSL WA Headquarters staff in our condolences to Kathy Clark, WA State Branch Membership Officer, and her family following the recent loss of her mother. Kathy, with the help of her volunteers has continued to process the membership backlog during her mother’s illness and can now see the light at the end of the tunnel. Thank you for your patience during these difficult times. Philip Orchard – CEO / State Secretary

Team of Membership Volunteers: Mary Cooper, Bob McGuire and Jacquie Liddiard • (back) with Membership Officer Kathy Clark The Listening Post February 2012 5 From the President’s Pen RSL Congress Elections - Update Australia (NAA) in the first instance. However, if we have to move, then Supreme Court Gardens is the best option and we will pursue this alternative. Following announcement of the 2011 Election Result, Cadet Efficiency Trophy the objection and investigation that followed, at Annual It will also be recalled that due to road works and a future Congress the result was challenged by one of the candidates Results of the jointly sponsored Cadet Efficiency Trophy narrow carriage way on St Georges Tce between Barrack and following an investigation of the election process the were recently announced. Together with Australian Defence and William Street it would be difficult to march the Parade State Executive resolved to refer the matter through our Credit Union and RSL the winning Unit in each arm of the on that route. A reassessment of the situation has shown that solicitors, who are currently processing documentation, Services is presented with an Annual Shield and a cheque with some modification to the Parade format the march can to the Supreme Court for determination. We are currently for $1000. now proceed through the City Centre with the advantage of better spectator viewing. awaiting their decision as to future direction in this matter. 2011 winners were: We will provide regular updates on this matter as information Members are assured that the options outlined will be comes to hand. Navy Cadets: TS VANCOUVER (Albany) pursued to preserve the time honoured dignity of ANZAC Obtaining Service & Medical Records Air Force Cadets: 712 SQN (South Guildford Day Parades.

In an effort to streamline the process of acquiring documents Army: To Be Advised A Reminder to All RSL Members from the Vice to support claims for compensation through the Department President of Veterans’ Affairs, you can apply for copies of your Service Congratulations to winning Units or medical records on the internet through the Department of I draw your attention to the State Constitution Rules 57.2 ANZAC Day on Perth Esplanade Defence website. and 59.1 The much publicised Perth foreshore redevelopment has If you are a former member of the Australian Defence Force 57.2 No Sub-Branch shall send letters or communications now, following six months of inactivity in the consultative (ADF) and you wish to have access to your Service or to the National President, National Secretary, or National process now is beginning to look like reality. RSL’s position medical records, or if you are an advocate of an Ex-Service Honorary Treasurer, or to any other Branch, or the officers has from the beginning, some three years ago, been to oppose Organisation assisting with a claim, you can apply for these thereof, unless the same shall be forwarded through the State the redevelopment for the heritage and cultural aspects of the records through the Freedom of Information and Information Secretary and be accepted for transmission by the State site. However, in recent years, during the southern railway Management Branch of the Department of Defence. Executive or Board of Directors. development, ANZAC Day Parades have been held on Older records Langley Park and while not having the same atmosphere 59.1 No officer, except the State President or, in his as The Esplanade we went along with the change. This absence, State Vice-President or other duly appointed officer Army medical records for people discharged prior to 1947 argument is now being used to support the relocation of the authorised by the State President, shall communicate with and Air Force medical records for people discharged prior to Parade to an alternative location. the press, speak publicly on behalf of the Branch or in any 1952 are held by the Department of Veterans Affairs (DVA) way attempt to commit the Branch on any question of the therefore, if your request falls within this period, please Until recently there has been little comment from the veteran policy of the League. contact DVA. community either supporting or not agreeing to the change. Sub-Branches and Members are required to comply with If you are requesting service records of an Australian RSL’s position is that the Esplanade, being the ‘Parade these rules and are advised that any breach could result in member who served during World War I and World War II Ground’ for the City of Perth should remain as such. We have disciplinary action against offending parties. it is recommended that you contact the National Archives of not varied from that stand. Request for Assistance … Do you recognize places I have found are “at sea”, “Perth”, “Western had no contact with his family and rarely spoke of this person? I’m Australia”, “New South Wales”. It is believed he may them, so there is little information I can share with you hoping someone have had a sister who lived in the Narrandera area or or use to identify him. may recognize possibly moved to Victoria. Or, could he have been a snippets of the child migrant who knew some family information or When able to get work (in Tasmania), he worked as a following from was provided information by the system? carpenter. He also made furniture for the home as well family folklore, (which is still good and solid today) and may have a family member This person is my grandfather (I never knew him), used these skills for many years before. My father who went away and his 5 children knew little about him or his family. remembers he was not a well man and was unable to and was never He married Mildred Amelia Bye (my grandmother) work for at least 5 years before his death in 1948 due heard of, or the in August 1929 and before that cannot be found in to a heart condition and also suffered from painful feet/ face from old family albums. records. The name he used when he married may legs. He died from a heart attack aged 59. not have been his real name. The oldest living child This person lived in Tasmania from 1929 to 1948 and (my father) is almost 80 and was 16 when his father I welcome any information, clues or hunches at all. My was then known as Francis James Smith although this died. My father recalls he spoke about Narrandera and name is Lyn Houston and I can be contacted at: PO Box may have been an alias. His parents’ names are given Jerilderie, as well as Albany (WA), and spoke about a 252, Hurstbridge, Victoria, 3099, as James and Edith. He is believed to have been born Chevrolet car he once owned. He may have enlisted for Tel: 0438 907 393 or by email to la_houston@yahoo. 1886-1889. Place of birth is uncertain, some of the WW1 but certainly never spoke about it. He apparently com.au Darling Range RSL Sub-Branch Darling by name and darling by Soon they might outnumber our “Blue Ho! Ho! Ho! Orchids” (only joking!). On that note; nature – the best kept secret in the City of Rockingham RSL Sub- The children’s excitement grew as Hills. Its been quite a while since we congratulations to John and Natasha Branch held its annual Christmas Santa’s arrival drew near and then last submitted an article, but here Idland for taking up their Australian suddenly he was there. The children Party on Saturday 3 December goes. citizenship recently. John is an ex USA 2011. Just over 100 Members were treated to lovely presents, a Marine. photo with Santa and were able to Membership remains steady, thanks to and children gathered to enjoy We are pleased to have our local State a marvellous day of fun and convey to the man of the moment their the infusion of local, younger service Christmas wishes. The drawing of a Member, Hon. John Day, as our patron. celebration. members, and our affiliate base is growing monster raffle followed and there were and leaping in bounds. We are blessed He has always given us 100% support, as has our Federal member, Ken Wyatt. While the adults enjoyed beverages dozens of prizes drawn for the excited with the local SES, Kalamunda Voluntary Thanks gentlemen. prior to lunch, the children were members. Bush Fire Brigade and other community entertained by Santa’s Elves and a organisations, and in particular the Everyone had a lovely day, which It looks like progress is being made with bouncy castle to play in. Santa’s elves spouses/spice of service members. Their went all too quickly. Many thanks to the final placement of 5 plaques in the were the real deal, suitably attired in contribution to our Sub-Branch cannot Santa and his Elves and to all those Memorial Walk in Stirk Park. It has been green with matching green skin. be overvalued. The local tavern continues members who helped make it such a an on-going project for far too long to to be a reliable recruiting source (that’s finally recognise those remaining locals Lunch was then served, being a successful day. where the Secretary has his “second who gave their lives in WW2. delicious menu of a selection of roast Wendy Gray - Honorary Secretary office”). meats, salads, hot potatoes and yummy - City of Rockingham RSL Sub- Until next time, Doug Carpenter sweets with tea and coffee to round it Particularly pleasing is the growing Branch - Secretary/Membership Officer – all off. number of ex USA military personnel. Darling Range Sub-Branch 6 The Listening Post February 2012 FROM THE Sir John Joseph Talbot Hobbs KCB KCMG VD

Those who have participated the batteries where spread all over the country in ANZAC Day parades on the Hobbs was able to take command of the whole divi- Perth Esplanade would have sion until they all arrived in Egypt. noticed an imposing memorial Colonel Hobbs left Melbourne on 20 October on the riverside of Riverside 1914 on the HMAT Shropshire A9 as part of the Drive Perth under the shade Divisional Artillery Headquarters. of some Canary Island Palms. This memorial is dedicated to a Upon arriving at Gallipoli Hobbs was frustrated World War I veteran who had a with the terrain to hit targets, This frustration was considerable impact on building compounded by the lack of high explosive ammunition and with his comrade Major General Bridges in and around Perth, Sir John who ordered him to place his guns in the front Joseph Talbot Hobbs. It is quite trenches to fire his guns like shot guns at the enemy. appropriate that this memorial Hobbs protested but carried out his orders. His pro- is in this place of honour where testations were justified when it was demonstrated so many ANZAC Day marches that shrapnel was ineffective against the entrenched have ended. enemy. John Joseph Talbot Hobbs was born When Brigadier General Walker was wounded in on 24 August 1864 to Joseph Hobbs, 1915 command of the 1st Division was given to a Journeyman Joiner and later a Clerk Hobbs. He remained in command until 6 November of Works, and Frances Ann Hobbs when he was evacuated with dysentery. (nee Wilson). The young Hobbs was educated at St Mary’s Church School Upon resuming command of the 1st Division Merton, Surrey England. After he Artillery Hobbs saw his command expand to 16 finished school he was employed Batteries in Egypt in March 1916. by a builder, Mr John Hurst, as a Now in Europe fighting at Pozieres, the role of artil- Draftsman. Later, in 1887, he migrat- lery was becoming more important and far more ed to Perth with John Hurst who pro- critical than Gallipoli with the implementation of ceeded to set up a building company Monash employing his tactic of creeping artillery in the fledging and ever expanding ART02926 - Portrait of Major General (later Lieutenant barrage to assist Infantry being introduced huge Perth. amounts of ammunition was fired (employed). General Sir) Joseph John Talbot Hobbs, General Officer Commanding 5th Division Australian Imperial Force on the Hobbs then set up his own busi- The next promotion for Hobbs was to Major General Western Front during the First World War. Fred Leist was ness as an architect. Later his busi- in command of the 5th Division. ness became the first of the Western appointed an official war artist in September 1917, attached Australian Institutes of Architects. Hobbs was a humane commander who cared for to the 5th Division AIF and worked twice in France between In 1905 Hobbs became a senior his troops greatly. When his troops were ordered September to December 1917 and from June to August 1918. partner in Hobbs, Smith and Forbes to return to the front line at Bullecourt during a Architects and served as President German offensive Hobbs protested but obeyed his of the West Australian Institute of orders. His troops were awarded with an extended Architects from 1901 – 1911. rest after the battle. Hobbs had had a taste of service life In March 1918 the 5th Division was sent to blunt as he was a member of 1st Cinque the German offensive. When Villers-Bretonneux Ports Artillery Volunteers in 1883 had fallen it was Hobbs who was given permission before leaving England. In Perth he along with 13th Brigade Brigadier General Glasgow was keen to resume his service career and 15th Brigade Brigadier General ‘Pompey’ Elliot by joining the Volunteer Perth in which bought the German advance to Amiens to an 1887. He was commissioned in end. 1889 and given command of the 1st Field Battery (Western Australia). In On 8 August 1918 the 5th Division won distinction 1908 he commanded Mixed Brigade in the battle of Amiens and the capture of Peronne (Western Australia) with the rank of on 2 September as well as continuing the assault on Lieutenant Colonel. It was at this the Hindenburg Line in Bullecourt. time that Hobbs had taken a keen With the withdrawal of the Australian Corps from A03083 - Group portrait of senior officers of the Australian interest in his military career attend- the line in October 1918 Major General Hobbs was Imperial Force at Victoria Barracks. Left to right back row; ing gunnery courses in England in promoted to Lieutenant General, thus succeeding 1902 and 1908, later attending the Brigadier General (Brig Gen) H W Lloyd, Brig Gen T Blamey, Lieutenant General Monash. University of Sydney for a ‘Diploma unidentified, Brig Gen J Forsyth, Brig Gen T H Dodds, Surgeon of Military Science’. On 28 September 1919 Lieutenant General Hobbs General Sir C S Ryan, Brig Gen E A Wisdom. Centre row; Brig returned to Australia. However his military service Gen H W Grimwade, Brig Gen W A Coxen, Brig Gen R Smith, With rumblings of War in Europe the was not yet completed. Along with Monash, Legge, Brig Gen C F Cox, Brig Gen F H G Hughes, Brig Gen V C now Colonel Hobbs took command McCay and White he was appointed to a committee Shellheim, unidentified, Brig Gen W R McNicoll, Maj Gen E of the 22nd Infantry Brigade on 1 chaired by General Chauvel to examine the future Tivey, Brig Gen T Griffiths, Brig Gen C H Brand. Front row; July 1913. structure of the Australian Army. Major General (Maj Gen) Sir C Rosenthal, Lieutenant General By now Hobbs was very highly (Lt Gen) Sir C B B White, Maj Gen Sir J W McCoy, Lt Gen Sir Sir John Joseph Talbot Hobbs KCB KCMG VD qualified in Artillery Warfare and retired from the Australian Army in 1927 and H G Chauvel, General Sir W R Birdwood, Lt Gen Sir J Monash, was selected by Major General W T resumed his career as an architect getting involved Maj Gen Sir J J T Hobbs, Surgeon General Sir N R Howse, Maj Bridges to command the 1st Division in some rather notable buildings around and in Gen G de L Ryrie. Artillery on 1 August 1914. Because Perth. Probably the most notable being the State War The Listening Post February 2012 7

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BUMemorial in Kings Park. NKER April 1938 saw Sir Talbot Hobbs travelling by ship to France for the dedication of the Australian War Memorial at Villers-Bretonneux which was captured under his command. En route he suffered a fatal heart attack. His body was returned to Western Australian and he was awarded a State Funeral with full Military Honours. Hobbs had married in 1890 to Edith Ann Hurst the daughter of his employer, they had two sons and three daughters. Hobbs was a short and slight man, whose ordinary life was that of a successful citizen who had a full realisation of his responsibilities to the society of which he was a member. He was capable and self- sacrificing and measured his life by high standards. From his youth he seems to have realized that some day his country might need him as a soldier, and he set to work to qualify himself for the highest posi- tions. This knowledge was invaluable in France, and when he became a divisional commander his The unveiling of the Australian War Memorial, Villers Bretonneux. kindliness, tact and firmness gained the affection and respect of his men, while his carefulness of preparation and knowledge made him an excellent divisional commander. Monash said of him that he "succeeded fully as the Commander of a Division by his sound common sense and his sane attitude towards every problem that confronted him". To this may be added the eulogy of General Sir Brudenell White (q.v.) "he was not only a soldier, he was also a great citizen, and a great Christian gentleman . . . who knew none other than the straight path". References: 1. Australian War Memorial, Canberra 2. The One Hundred Days: Guide to Selected Private Records 1918, AWM Canberra 3. Generals, AWM 4. Australian Dictionary of Biography, Australian National University Canberra Australian War Memorial unveiling, Villers Bretonneux 5. Registrar of Heritage Places, Heritage Council of Western Australia

H00391 - Informal group portrait of from left to right: Captain Arthur Leslie Varley MC and Bar 12th Brigade; Brigadier General Raymond Lionel Leane CMG DSO MC; Lieutenant General Sir Joseph John Talbot Hobbs KGB KGM VD; and Lieutenant E W Temperley, Aide-de-Camp to General Hobbs at the MEMORIAL – A memorial to Sir Joseph John selected site for the 4th Divisional monument. Talbot Hobbs on the Perth Esplanade 8 The Listening Post February 2012 February Welfare & Pension News With 2012 Rosalind Howat Welfare Officer NEW VOLUNTEER Robert will receive ongoing training improving the quality of life for lonely take you to information about the Trust through the Training & Information veterans in your area by visiting please Fund and an online application for RSL Pension & Welfare Service Program (TIP) and work under the contact the Welfare Officer at ANZAC assistance form. When completed, this has a new volunteer, Mr Robert supervision of Senior Advocate Mr Jim House form can be lodged directly to the Fund Bates. Robert served in Vietnam Boland at the PAWS office 8 Irwin Administrator. For Veterans without with the 110 Signal Squadron as Street, Perth. Robert will be available on ASSISTANCE WITH UTILITY & access to the internet an application part of his National Service. Robert Monday’s from 9am to 4pm. OTHER HOUSEHOLD ACCOUNTS form is still available from the Fund is married with three adult children Administrator, Ms Rosalind Howat at HOME VISITS With the continuing increase in the cost and two grand sons. Roberts’s of living veterans on a fixed limited ANZAC House. interests include family activities, There has been an increase in the income are finding it an ongoing battle The Trustees meet on the second photography and generally trying number of referrals the Welfare to meet all commitments. If you are Tuesday of each month to consider to keep fit Officer has received from outside having difficulties paying high utility applications for assistance. The Trustees agencies regarding veterans or or other accounts please contact the will evaluate all reasonable requests for In the past Robert was employed in the Welfare Officer at ANZAC House. Mining Industry working throughout widows living in social isolation. A assistance. Financial grants are restricted number of these elderly people are Some assistance may be available to to those that are genuinely in need and Western Australia. Robert’s main roles eligible Veterans and their dependants housebound and have no family or unable to pay for some item or purpose have been in Training, Community experiencing financial hardship. Relations and Occupation Health & friends visiting. required to preserve quality of life. For Safety. Robert is experienced in the THE WA SAILORS SOLDIERS & further information please contact the Department of Veterans Affairs (DVA) provision of welfare support having AIRMEN’S RELIEF FUND TRUST Fund Administrator on 9287 3707 or and Home and Community Care volunteered at many Welfare agencies in mobile 0412 009 191 (HACC) provide essential services to Have you had a look at the Trust Fund’s the Perth area in the last 30 years. This allow people to remain independent in Web page? To access this page go to the ROSALIND HOWAT year Robert is keen to focus on assisting their own homes but provide very little home page of the Returned & Services State Welfare Officer the veteran community. in way of social support. If you have League of Australia WA Branch and time on your hands and are interested in follow the link in PAWS. This will

HOSPITAL VISITORS LIST .(City of Volunteer Contact Number Hospitals Visited + AUSTRALIAN Ms Remah Glencorse & 0447 007 522 Hollywood Private Hospital ~ Wanneroo WAR MEMORIAL Ms Bernadine De Beaux As Above St John of God Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital Shenton Park Rehabilitation New exhibition of Mr John Duffy 9401 5815 or Joondalup Hospital 0413780278 Glengarry Hospital Sidney Nolan Osborne Park Hospital Mr Mike Harness 9293 1076 or Kalamunda Hospital 0419 091 708 Armadale Hospital works open Bentley Hospital Australian artist Sidney Nolan display together for the first time in 30 Mr Jim Ferguson 9341 5303 Hollywood Private Hospital spent 20 years working on a series years.” Mr Bill Adamson 9295 5354 Mercy Hospital of paintings that were inspired One of Australia’s most complex, Swan Districts Hospital by the Gallipoli campaign and innovative and prolific artists, Nolan underpinned by personal tragedy. Swan Seniors Mental was born two years after the Gallipoli landing on 25 April 1915, and said the Health Facility The City of Wanneroo will be hosting the travelling exhibition from the events of the First World War permeated RSL welfare Officer 9287 3707 or Royal Perth Hospital Australian War Memorial featuring 80 his life as he grew up in the suburbs of 0412 009 191 Others as required of these striking works that provide new Melbourne. Mrs Noreen 9583 38425 Peel Hospital insights into Australia’s military history However, it was not until he was living & Mr John Nagle RSL Care, Mandurah and identity. on the Greek island of Hydra in the Mr John Rankin 0438 264 371 Fremantle Hospital “Sidney Nolan: the Gallipoli series mid-1950s that he started to explore the idea of a series of works with a military Alma Street Hospital constitutes a personal and public interpretation of a campaign that cost and heroic theme. He made a one-day so many Australian lives,” said Mayor visit to Gallipoli and was profoundly RSL volunteers regularly Tracey Roberts. moved by the place that had seen so visit Veterans in Hospitals, much Australian blood shed. The R ~gi me nt - 'l.l'u'ally D~nn isOf'l Nursing Homes and Prisons “Nolan donated this collection to the Memorial in 1978 in memory of his Sidney Nolan: the Gallipoli series is in the metropolitan area. If MEDAL MOUNTINC1 soldier brother, who died in a tragic on display at the Wanneroo Library and Cultural Centre from Saturday, 4 you would like to arrange SI:RVICt accident before the end of the Second a visitor for yourself or a World War. This exhibition offers February 2012 to Tuesday, 10 April 2012, before travelling to other loved one please refer to the • A I mo 11 n1i ng 1!r a;d ition.al l'i h an d visitors the opportunity to view these exhibition venues. Hospital Visitors List or for !SUtclhe d (no glu e wsed a t a ll) striking and iconic works, now on '" Full size. n 11iaturc 111 ~ ... ts. nbbon b<~ s Prison visits please contact • • I replka ful si:te & miniatu re medals EXHIBITION DETAILS supp ief:l Mr Terry O’ Neill of RSL • A I m E!'dal m aun1ing items s up ie-d Where: Wanneroo Library and Cultural Centre Legal Support Group on R i b bo n~. mounll.ng b a1 s d osps of 3 Rocca Way, WANNEROO WA 6065 9440 6233. To arrange a •1a r i0'1Js types Nursing Home visit please "edal Moun' ng since 1987 When: Saturday, 4 February 2012 to Tuesday, 10 April 2012 contact the Welfare Officer Ex-regu ar Arm~r , 1\•i ember RSL AWM Contact: Emma Campbell, Media Relations Officer, Australian War Memorial Ph: (02) 6243 4575 Mob: 0409 600 038 Email: [email protected] at ANZAC House on 9287 PHONE: COB) 944Lf 9553 3707 or 0412 009 191. YOK I J;. F't:RTH Venue Contact: Murray Stokes, Exhibitions and Programs Officer Ph: 08 9405 5900 Fax: 08 9405 5598 Email: [email protected] The ListeningThe List Posenitn Febg Postruary Oc 2012tober 20099 9 Carine Senior High School On each occasion the school group Association to become custodians of the next generations of Australians meets in the park on Fraser Avenue, the Sandakan War Memorial on Marri appreciate and respect the sacrifices of overlooking the city where we are Walk in Kings Park. As custodians, the so many who have given us what we addressed by a prominent person, such prefects of the school are responsible have today. as Sir Charles Court on one occasion, for the organisation and conducting of a serving military, navy or air officer, the annual memorial service on the As principal of Carine Senior High I a returned service person or one of penultimate Sunday in August. The am humbled and honoured to have the our own who has experienced either a Sandakan Memorial was designed by RSL WA present the school community Quiet Lion Tour, Trip to Gallipoli or a former student of Carine Senior High with the Australia Day Community undertaken a Premier’s ANZAC Tour. School. Service Medallion for 2011. This will be proudly displayed in the foyer of the After the address the student body These two activities have been an honour school for perpetuity. Carine Senior High School received breaks into groups and, under the and privilege to have been granted the 2011 RSL WA Australia Day guidance of members of the Honour permission and been asked to maintain Paul Ganderton – Principal Carine Community Award for their annual Avenue Committee, place a flower paid our history as Australians and ensure Senior High School ANZAC Day Flower Tribute. for through ‘a Dollar for Diggers Day’ at school on each plaque. For the past 25 years, on the day before ANZAC Day, up to 100 students and In recent years, a small Australian flag members of the teaching staff go to has been added, the Honour Avenue Kings Park by bus to place a flower on Committee has added to each plaque a each and every plaque honouring those small tube to facilitate the placement of service men and women who did not these tributes. return from the numerous conflicts our After twenty years of continuous nation has been involved in. tributes the Highgate Branch of the This all started when two history teachers RSL presented the school with a limited at Carine Senior High School requested edition ANZAC print which is proudly permission from the RSL to make this displayed in the school foyer along tribute. Permission was granted and with an Australian Flag which has been has continued on as part of the school taken to Gallipoli on four occasions by community’s tradition of remembrance. members of the school community and One of the history teachers is still a is embroidered after each visit. A Taste of member of the school teaching staff In 2004 the school was approached by and manages the arrangements for each the Borneo Prisoners of War Relatives year. the Sandpit This time last year 13 Brigade Project inception into the ADF in 2008. He attended the Officer, MAJ Brian Caswell, was thinking first WTI course as the ADF Training Evaluator and Defence 2020 of Afghanistan and the Middle East as has assisted on all subsequent courses, certification somewhere other people went … that exercises and mission rehearsal exercises since Challenge - Is the ADF was until he got the call to fill in as the 2008. Officer in Charge of the Australian Weapons He was in Tarin Kot from January through March a good role model? Intelligence Team at Tarin Kot, Afghanistan 2011 and was awarded the ISAF Medal, Afghanistan while the full-time team rotated through Campaign Medal and Australian Active Service Day Challenge at an exciting Two high school students their leave period. Medal. from Jurien Bay District defence facility in Canberra. “A really great experience,” summarised Brian. Amongst other things, they High School decided Brian has been involved with the Weapons Technical Major John McPherson – 13 Brigade to accept this national visited the Australian Defence Intelligence (WTI) capability since it’s initial challenge, and came Force Academy, the Federal through with flying Police training facilities, the High Court of Australia and colours. the Australian War Memorial. Happenings at the Three Springs Shona Cocker and Kaylee The girls served as Geddes decided to submit - Arrino Sub-Branch ambassadors for their school Last November we had a visit story this time and interviewed other was the Geraldton shield entries on the subject of ‘is and district and shared their from two young ladies, Naomi him at his home. cup. On our behalf we presented the ADF a good roll model?’ experiences with students Jones and Fleur Rondoni, The Shire president Mrs Annie and take up the challenge. Another event was our Christmas from all across Australia, archivists for the living history Treloar with a certificate of The two students received full party at which the president Bill making many new friends and program of the RSL. We have appreciation and Glenn and assistance from school staff Gaynor himself and his lovely improving their knowledge. two WW2 survivors still here in Jenny Lake, the butchers, for and members of the Jurien lady were present. State President Three Springs, Harry Kau OAM their continued support and Bay RSL Sub-Branch. What a magnificent and Bill Gaynor presented our club and Jack Thorpe OAM. Jack is contributions. rewarding result for their president Ray Morgan with a Two members of the RSL, Mr the author of the book: "Bloody school, it speaks volumes couple of trophies that were one Sean Boonstra - Publicity Tim Bunting and Mr Keith Lucky", for sale here in Three of the dedication and at the 2011 Congress. One being officer, Three Springs- Arrino Bayliss, made themselves Springs for $20.00. The girls professionalism of the the Colonel Collett cup and the RSL Sub-Branch. available for in depth were mainly interested in Jack's principal and teachers of interviews to supply personal Jurien Bay District High soldiering experiences of both School. active service and peacetime ANZAC Club Manager's Report experiences. Once back at school the two students were presented to Members on Christmas Activities After completing their with a cheque and a suitably The festive season wound tables featuring all the Christmas value. submissions the finished work engraved RSL plaque by the up with a host of Christmas trimmings and Chef Michael, With all our new groups already was sent to Canberra where Jurien Bay RSL Sub-Branch along with his kitchen brigade, booking for Christmas 2012, it was judged by a national Luncheons being held in the as a memento of their splendid turning out traditional meals spaces for the next season will panel of educationalists ANZAC Club, several unit achievement. that were a highlight for those be in high demand so get in early and representatives of the and association groups had attending. and get your dates organised for Australian Defence Force. Well done Shona and Kaylee. their first ever Christmas lunch in ANZAC Club - with Rhonda and our Club crew were the next festive season. As usual, Shona and Kaylee were P Clinghan – Hon Secretary feedback being positive from run off their feet with the demand, Christmas will be upon us sooner announced as winners of this – Jurien Bay RSL Sub- all those attending. providing personal attention to all than you think! national competition and, as a Branch with good cheer. And, best of all, Matthew Holyday – ANZAC result, were invited to attend The Club went all out to welcome those attending enjoyed prices Club Manager a two day National Youth our members and guests, with that represent exceedingly good 10 The Listening Post February 2012 ~ AUSTRALIA DAY MEDALLIONS AND Australia' Day CADET OF THE YEAR PRESENTATION 2012

RSL Australia Day Awards Individual Award The RSL is pleased to announce recipients of 2012 Australia Day Medallions Dr Ken Michael AC. former Governor of Western Australia awarded for outstanding service to the League and the Community. Dr Michael AC was the 32nd Governor of Western Australia. His vice-regal Community Organisation appointment was announced on 6 June 2005 by the then Premier Geoff Gallop and he was sworn in at Government House, Perth on 18 January 2006 by the Chief Carine Senior High School Justice of the Supreme Court of Western Australia and Lieutenant-Governor, David The School has for many years organised and conducted the annual memorial Malcolm. service to those Australian Prisoner of War who perished on the death marches in Previously, Dr Michael was Chancellor of the University of Western Australia. He Borneo during the Second World War. was also chairman of the East Perth Redevelopment Authority, a member of the The school has actively supported the Borneo POW Relatives Association of Economic Regulation Authority, and a former Commissioner of Main Roads WA. Western Australia Inc and has assisted in bringing together many stories, articles, He was awarded a Member of the Order of Australia in 1996, and elevated to a drawings, photographs and memorabilia that tell of the horrors during World War Companion in the Order of Australia in the 2006 Australia Day Honours. He was Two. named Western Australian Citizen of the Year in 2001 and received the Centenary Carine Senior High School students have pledged to ensure that the sacrifices of Federation medal in 2003 for service to the public, engineering and the Greek made by Australians in the defence of their country, freedom and democracy is not Community. forgotten. Dr Michael has a strong connection with the military. His father served in the 11 Battalion in the First World War and through this service he was classified as a TPI. Following his father’s early death through war caused injuries Dr Michael became a Legacy Ward.

RSL Sub Branch Cottesloe Sub Branch For the presentation of The Fred Bell VC Oration Fred Bell was born in Perth, WA in 1875. At the outbreak of the South African War he enlisted as a Private in the 1st West Australian (Mounted Infantry) Contingent and saw action at Slingersfontein On 19th July 1900, in a sharp engagement at Palmeitfontein, he was seriously wounded and invalided to England. He was returned to Perth in 1901 where he was commissioned Lieutenant in the 6th Contingent and on 8th March re-embarked for South Africa. He gained the VC at Brakpan in the Transvaal for bravery in action. He was the first Western Australian Bingo to achieve this honour. To honour his memory, the Cottesloe Sub Branch hosts the annual Fred Bell Oration, which is dedicated to those West Australians who have distinguished themselves in Military Service. The 2011 Oration on General Sir John benefits Monash delivered by Rabbi Colman set a high standard of presentation that will ensure the future success of this initiative. the brain!

Researchers are now finding bingo problems impacted cognitive functions is the way to go. among the study’s participants which comprised younger adults and those with Researchers are finding high-contrast Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease. and large bingo cards boost thinking and playing skills for people with cognitive When the participants played bingo difficulties and visual perception on computer screens adjusted for size, problems. colour contrast and brightness, players’ scores improved. According to researchers, as people age they can lose sensitivity to perceive While there was little improvement in contrasts – and it is often exacerbated in those players with severe dementia, people with dementia. people with a mild form of the neurological disease performed as well Researchers tested cards of different as their healthier peers. sizes, contrasts and visual complexities to find out how visual perception DPS News – Aged Care The ListeningThe List Posenitn Febg Postruary Oc 2012tober 200911 11 ~ AUSTRALIA DAY MEDALLIONS AND . '\ Australia Day CADET OF THE YEAR PRESENTATION 2012

RSL “Spirit of ANZAC” Award 2012

A presentation evening was held CPL Marco Spadaccini from 509 ACU on Friday, 20 January 2012, and and CPL Amanda Ward from 509 the four winners of the award were ACU. They all received a package announced. Their prize is a five containing an RSL polo shirt and cap day voyage on STS Leeuwin. and a Certificate of Participation. Seven cadets turned up at the City The four winners were Cpl Marco of Belmont Sub-Branch on the 5 Spadaccini, WO2 Jordan Hughes, November 2011 to take part in the PO Rhiannon Thompson and LSMN testing programme set by the Youth Elizabeth Kennon and were presented Committee. The marks were of a high with their packages by our long time standard and very close. sponsor, Hollywood Private Hospital Honorary Membership Executive Director, Kevin Cass-Ryall. Only six cadets were present at the Cpl Ben Roberts-Smith VC MG presentation evening as PO Rhiannon I think the highlight of their night Thompson from TS Marmion was in was meeting Cpl Ben Roberts-Smith At the recent Awards Presentation Function in the presence of RSL members, VC MG who was present to receive Community Leaders and Sponsors, on behalf of National RSL the State Branch pre- Sydney on a midshipman’s course but her parents were able to be there. Honorary Life Membership of the sented Cpl Ben Roberts-Smith VC with Honorary Life Membership of the League. League. In receiving the Award he acknowledged the work of the League and immediately The other cadets were SMN Campbell focussed on the presence of young people, particularly Cadets in uniform who were Christie from TS Marmion, LSMN Olga Greig OAM shortly to be presented with their youth achievement awards. The RSL honours Elizabeth Kennon from TS Marmion, Australia’s latest VC recipient and looks forward to a long and happy association Recruit Reid Gunter from 509ACU, Youth Coordinator with him, particularly with our youth focussed initiatives. WO2 Jordan Hughes from 501 ACU,

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Cadet of the Year Awards The Cadet of the Year Awards for 2011 were announced at a presentation evening on 20 January 2012 at ANZAC House before an audience of over one hundred members and guests. Mrs Olga Greig, project coordinator, outlined the selection criterion and introduced the finalists. ARMY CADETS

Recruit Reid Gunter and Olga Greig WO2 Jordan Hughes

Kevin Cass-Ryall, Hollywood Private, presented the winners with their prize Cpl Marco Spadacinni Cpl Amanda Ward NAVY CADETS

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PO Rhiannon Thompson (represented by her mum) Kevin Cass-Ryall, Hollywood Private, presented the winners with their prize AIR FORCE CADETS Unfortunately no nominations were received from AAFC. The ListeningThe List Posenitn Febg Postruary Oc 2012tober 200913 13 The Digger's best friend ANZAC Awards Recently the East Victoria Park RSL President, Kelvin Liddiard and Property Officer, Gary Dawson presented the annual ANZAC awards to students at the Millen Street Primary School. These awards are a sponsorship commitment undertaken by the East Victoria Park RSL Sub- Branch with the school annually and the students receiving the awards are well deserving of the awards. Gary Dawson, Chereece Hume, Kelvin Liddiard The students received a certificate and monetary reward. The students and awards they received are listed below - Reg Saunders Award for the Top Performing Indigenous Student - Chereece Hume Stan Gurney Award for Personal Endeavour - Joshua Didco Fred Bell Award for Personal Endeavour - Dominic Cullen Jacquie Liddiard – Secretary East Victoria Park RSL Sub-Branch Dominic Cullen Joshua Didco Regimental mascot Dingo and his handler LCPL Barry Ray. • • Sent in by Mick Ryan The toilet seat that changed our lives!

revor & Aileen Brown that he and Aileen T wished that they had found have found that apart the Bidet toilet seat years ago. from the comfort and “It’s Marvellous” they say! health factors, the Bidet toilet seat had Trevor a Returned Serviceman many benefi ts, includ- says he knew his luck had changed ing a heated seat for when he saw the Bidet in an adver- those cold mornings tisement in the local newspaper. and other great idea’s incorporated into it It read ‘This Bidet toilet seat like instant warm simply replaces your existing toilet water, and power and seat and will automatically clean water saving settings. you without toilet paper’, it also said the Bidet can be installed in Mr Brown said the just a few minutes. After reading Bidet is the best that, Mr Brown who has suffered investment they had with a medical condition for years thoroughly. Then an in-built fan made in their personal health and said that he was so excited he dries you off with warm air and hygiene and after years of toileting decided to investigate further. that you no longer needed toilet problems Mr Brown no longer fi nds Trevor contacted The BIDET paper. going to the loo an issue. SHOP® and spoke with a helpful gentleman by the name of Stephen Trevor and Aileen decided on the “Give it a go” they say. “We did who explained how easily a Bidet spot to purchase a Bidet and have and we couldn’t be happier.” toilet seat could be fi tted to their it shipped to their home, taking existing toilet and then he advantage of The BIDET SHOP®’s For more information please proceeded to explain the benefi ts offer of free delivery. The Bidet call The BIDET SHOP® on that it could bring to them. was delivered to their home in just 6102 5610 (local) He pointed out that once you had a few days. Trevor was delighted or 1800 243 387 (national). fi nished going to the LOO, you to fi nd that the installation process simply pressed the ‘auto wash was easy as Stephen explained and Don’t forget to mention our button’ and the Bidet provides a the seat fi tted perfectly on their RW12 to receive the RSL stream of warm water to clean you original toilet Bowl. Trevor said Members Discount! 14 The Listening Post February 2012 From the Archives with Naomi Lam The RSL Living History Project has recently policy, proposing in 1937 that membership be been travelling through the Upper South West widened for all of His Majesty’s forces and not Region with trips to Narrogin, Collie, Harvey necessarily only those who served overseas. and Bunbury on the schedule. Bunbury Sub- At a community level, the Bunbury sub branch •1. The Memorial Branch is one of the oldest Sub-Branches in standing in ANZAC Western Australia. Formed in 1917, the Sub- saw a role for the League in the development of Park, Bunbury Branch was the first in the Upper South West the State as a whole, according to an article in was completed in Region and from the beginning was active in the Albany Advertiser 21 March 1929. Bunbury 1931, erected by supporting the Bunbury community. Sub-Branch petitioned the Bunbury Municipal Council for the establishment of a free public the Bunbury Sub- The interest expressed in the Sub-Branch and the library service in Bunbury. Initially proposed as Branch with funds League was evident with newspaper articles at the the ‘Servicemens Memorial Library’, the Library raised by public time devoting a good deal of space to explaining was supported by the Apex Club and the Bunbury subscription. 0 the aims and purpose of the organisation. In the Municipal Council. South West Times August 28 1917 edition, the RSA, as it was known at the time, was said to be The Bunbury Municipal Memorial Library opened established for the following aims; on the 23rd of October 1952 and was run by a committee on which the RSL was a member. “To promote the general welfare and protect the Unfortunately we don’t know too many details interests of returned soldiers and sailors and their about the library and have no pictures or details dependents……To make enquiries as to what on the location. We do know that the library was employment is available for members of the closed in the early 1970’s when the new library Association.” was opened. The first action of the Sub-Branch was to host a If you have any details or photographs telling Ball in the Lyric Theatre. The aim of the ball was the story of your sub branch then please contact fundraising and to promote the Association. The Naomi at ANZAC House. call for the formation of a ladies committee to help with the catering was also made at the time. Naomi Lam Bunbury from the outset involved itself in League • 2. Bunbury Sub-Branch is located in Spencer Street Bunbury.

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ANZAC Day Commemorative March Protocols VOLUNTEERS WANTED The Dawn Service, Gunfire Breakfast, ANZAC Day Parade, and ANZAC Day Commemorative Service are the prime opportunities to remember those who gave so much for our country – especially those who are no longer with us. If you have any family members, In respect of participating in the ANZAC Day Commemorative March, participants friends etc. that are willing to volunteer should be aware that the consensus of the returned servicemen and women, who their time to assist on ANZAC Day, form the body of this March, is that they be allowed to retain the integrity of their individual units for as long as possible. While they recognise the importance of, and please ask them to contact ANZAC respect the participation of next of kin (NOK), they request the following guidelines House on 9287 3701 for details and be observed by all participants: information. • All marchers should conform to forming up and marching 4 abreast.

• Veterans should march directly behind their unit banner, accompanied by one carer if needed. That carer should be of an age where they directly assist the veteran.

• Veterans having difficulty completing the March are encouraged to use the transport provided, but must remain in the vehicle until the March is complete.

• If a veteran must fall out of the March, he/she should be directed to a Marshall for assistance. Unit Associations should continue so as not to disrupt the movement of the March.

• NOK should march behind the veterans and be old enough to march the full distance without assistance. Please note baby prams are not permitted.

• NOK representation should be restricted to 1 per veteran. Attire should be neat and tidy out of respect to the fallen (torn denim, sporting attire, dirty joggers etc are not appreciated). • Carrying pictures of relatives is not supported. Support the RSL • NOK are to wear medals on the right breast (left breast is reserved for the original owners). MY Community is a loyalty program where the customer at Cash and Carry in WA can • Media services have been advised not to conduct interviews ‘on the move’ determineSupport where much needed funds are able tothe be directed in theRSL community. during the march. For every $100 (excluding tobacco and liquor products) spent the customer will receive • Veterans are requested not to join or leave the march other then at the one MY Community token. This token is then placed by the customer in one of our Assembly or Dispersal points. charity bins. Each month these bins will be emptied and the tokens tallied, ready for • Only recognised National Flags are to be carried in the Parade payment to the charity group. Payments to the charity will be quarterly.

• Please note that is not a cultural parade but a March for ADF, and MY EachCommunity one of our three is Casha loyalty and Carry program branches (Canning where Vale, the Balcatta customer and Bunbury) at Cash Ex-Service personnel, and National Dress and NOK not wearing medals is will have 20 Community groups participating in the program. The way the program not supported and Carry in WA can determine where much needed funds are able works is for every $100 a customer spends in the store, they will receive one token to We would be grateful if you adopted these guidelines and by doing so you will not to bedonate directed to the local in thecommunity community. group of their choice. For example, if a customer spends only honour your fallen comrades and forebears, but you will also help maintain the $300 they will receive 3 coins to donate. Customers will deposit the coins they have ANZAC tradition we are all so proud of. received into a Community group’s deposit box. k:\anzac day\2011\parade\016 For every $100 (excluding tobacco and liquor products) spent the customer will receive one MY Community token. This token is then placed by the customer in one of our charity bins. Each month these bins will be emptied and the tokens tallied, ready for payment to the charity group. Payments to the charity will be quarterly. EASE THE PAIN OF YOUREach one FAMILY’S of our three CashLOSS and Carry branches (Canning Vale, Balcatta and Bunbury) will have 20 Community groups WITH A PRE-PAID FUNERALparticipating FROM inBOWRA the program. & TheO’DEA. way the program works is for every $100 a customer spends in the store, they will receive one token to donate to the local community group of their choice. For example, if a customer spends $300 they will receive 3 coins to donate. Customers will deposit the coins they have received into a IN THE CONFUSION AND EMOTIONAL • e opportunity to design the funeral service as Special extras for RSL members: Community group’s deposit box. you wish and not as others would like it. NUMBNESS THAT FOLLOWS WHEN A • Free extra limousine PERSON DIES, IT CAN BE DIFFICULT FOR • Our price inflation guarantee. By taking out a • No administration fee for immediate payment in full PrePaid Funeral Plan you effectively freeze the price • 5% discount on selected coffins GRIEVING RELATIVES TO MAKE DECISIONS of your funeral costs in the future. ABOUT FUNERAL ARRANGEMENTS. FOR MORE INFORMATION • A PrePaid Funeral Plan does not become a part of CALL JOHN RANGER AT BOWRA & O’DEA Bowra & O’Dea Funeral Directors, wholly owned your estate and is not subject to any administration. ON (08) 9231 5100 and operated in Western Australia for more than 110 years, are now offering a special service to • You will lessen the anguish that family may feel Bowra & O’Dea. Simply a matter of trust. RSL members interested in PrePaid Funeral Plans. regarding whether they did the right thing. ere are many benefits to a PrePaid Funeral Plan: • We will arrange an obligation free appointment ~~t1BOWRA&.O.DEA to discuss your personal needs. ::;,,~/ ----- • e peace of mind of knowing your family will not ':.~ F U N E R A L D I R E C T 0 R S have to make burdensome decisions at difficult time. • Your PrePaid Funeral Plan can be paid in instalments.

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Captain Brett Dowsing, Jack le Cras, Captain Brett Wolski, Commander Paul Bartlett July 2011 was the Official 100 year the entry of the Guard and Band and birthday of the RAN but it is not various parties, an inspirational sight on being celebrated until 2013 with a the foreshore. Fleet Review in Sydney Harbour. Bill Gaynor, RSL WA President; Stephen Dos Santos; Matthew Bennett; There was the usual pomp and ceremony • Katy Moritz, PRO Defence WA The WA Section of the Naval Association for the arrival of his Excellency of Australia firstly celebrated the the Governor of WA Mr Malcolm On Monday 23 January 2012 two Maritime Warfare Officers will have a Birthday with their Triennial National McCutcheon, who inspected the Guard Western Australians, Matthew number of different jobs that are designed Conference in Perth in July with a and Band. Bennett and Stephen Dos Santos, were to equip them for the role of higher number of Ceremonies. inducted into the Royal Australian management in the Royal Australian Addresses were given by the Warden of Navy (RAN) as Junior Maritime Navy. Maritime Warfare Officers are the On December 11th the Naval the Naval Memorial Park, Mr Malcolm Warfare Officers. only officers who can gain command Association joined with the RAN FBW Hughes OAM, Captain Wolski, Mr of the Navy's ships and submarines. to celebrate the Birthday in true style Steve Valeriani, President, Fremantle Junior Maritime Warfare Officers, as Once you've consolidated your skills as for the Dedication of two Plaques Sub Section NAA prior to the speech Commanding Officers' representatives, a Maritime Warfare Officer, you'll have commemorating the service of past and by his Excellency followed by the are responsible for the control and safety the opportunity to develop your career present sailors at the Naval Memorial unveiling of the two plaques. of Naval vessels at sea and alongside with a specialist qualification including: Park, Kwinana. (in port). Their first major qualifications The Closing Address was given by are the Navigation Watchkeeping • Mine warfare and Clearance Diving The RAN provided a Band and Guard, the NAA State President Mr Jack le Certificate followed by the Bridge Officer (MCDO) Signal Party, Cenotaph Party, support Cras who, on completion, invited all Warfare Certificate. The Navigation staff and chefs for the occasion. Medics present to be the guests of The Naval • Maritime Geospatial Officers - Watchkeeping Certificate focuses on were on hand. Altogether some 125 Association supported by the Navy Hydrography (MGO-H) mariner skills and enables the holder members of the RAN paraded including Chefs, Department of Veteran Affairs to conduct a watch in a minor war • Principal Warfare Officer (PWO) Captain Brett Wolski CO FBW and and the Lions Club of Whitford. vessel, such as a patrol boat. The Bridge Captain Brett Dowsing Attache- Warfare Certificate enables the holder • Meteorology and Oceanography Designate for South Korea. The Master An excellent morning was had by all to drive the Navy's major warships, (METOC) of Ceremonies was Commander Paul with the Governor remarking “that including frigates, as Officers of the Bartlett with Chaplain Steve Gunther. when you have the next one don’t Watch. • Officers Submariner forget to invite me!!!” Some 150 guests assembled and viewed Denis Connelly Jack Le Cras

Honouring Indigenous War Graves On 24 January 2012 Honouring several speeches were presented including Indigenous War Graves Incorporated one by Mr Malcolm McCusker AC CVO (HIWG)unveiled a memorial in QC, The Honorable Fred Chaney AO, honour of the Aboriginal veterans The Honorable Peter Collier MLA and buried overseas. President of HIWG John Schnaars. Approximately 60 people attended the The ceremony concluded with a minute ceremony at the Aboriginal Keeping silence during which elder Mort Hansen Place in Karrakatta Cemetery including performed the Smoking Ceremony which His Excellency The Governor of Western wards off evil spirits and frees the souls Australia Mr Malcolm McCusker AC of the veterans as well as everyone taking CVO QC. part in the ceremony. After the unveiling of the memorial Amy Hunt The ListeningThe List Posenitn Febg Postruary Oc 2012tober 200923 23

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This was the nicest Christmas lunch we have had for several years, and we look forward to continue meeting (and lunching) at the RSL Club in the future, with our next meeting being scheduled for Friday 3 February 2012. I take this opportunity to wish you all the Compliments of the Season, and have a safe and happy holiday period. Yours faithfully, Mrs Helen Williams Good news stories are hard to come by these days ever watchful Chef Mike Hatcher as our First Year President - so here is a bright note from your ANZAC Club. Cookery apprentice - While Jasmine Stocco is now WA Police Widows Guild approaching the conclusion of her Second Year ANZAC club has recently stepped up its of apprenticeship. Additionally, the Club hosts participation in skills training for young a School Based Hospitality trainee, with young 19 December 2011 Australians, with increased participation Ashleigh Courtney working under the Supervision Dear Matthew, with the Hospitality Group Training of Rhonda Heath and Matthew Holyday in service I write on behalf of the President, members and our guests Scheme (HGT). HGT is a not for profit on the Club floor two days a week. to express our thanks to you and your staff for a first-class collaboration between all hospitality Christmas lunch on Monday 12 December. Not only was With three young Aussies now undertaking their umbrella organisations (Hotels / Restaurants the excellent fare served hot – and promptly, the staff were Industry Training in ANZAC Club, HGT could particularly helpful; nothing was too much trouble. / Clubs / Industrial Caterers etc). not be happier with the contribution being made We were all thrilled to see the dining area looking so The sole purpose of HGT is to provide skills training through the Club to developing young people and equipping them with work skills for the future. festive with bonbons and sweets at each place setting. One for young people and, in so doing strengthen the of our veteran members commented that in thirty years of HGT Industry Consultant Simonne McKay said, pool of talent in our Hospitality enterprises. This Christmas lunches, this one was by far the best, echoing the "RSL ANZAC Club punches well above its weight is a basic step in addressing the issue of industries thoughts of all present. country wide that these days, seem to continually compared to other Industry Participants in hosting Please pass on our special thanks to Rhonda and her gripe about needing to import skills to the country and training young apprentices and equipping them colleagues for a job well done. by brinining in foreign trades people on various for a bright future”. Of course, all of this is entirely visas to patch up gaps in the labour force - while consistent with the wider aims and objectives of Best wishes to all at the Club for Christmas and the new all the time doing nothing to add to the pool the RSL in developing the youth of the nation. year. Yours sincerely, of talent. Commercial Cookery and Hospitality These themes all combine to make a complete roles are one such area that is suffering from skill picture - when considering the needs of providing Natalie Cullity shortages - in part fuelled by resource and mining employment and training skills for the whole Secretary projects drawing out available skilled hospitality Industry, the wider aims and objectives of the RSL Ex-WRANS Association of WA professionals to operate remote area mining camps. combined with our operational need in ANZAC PS. Thank you once again for the support shown to our Over the years industry has consistently failed to Club to have willing and capable workers providing organisation: it is a pleasure to meet at the Club each month. engage sufficiently with training and, the result is the meals and services that go to the benefit of our current shortage of trades people with cooking our Members and Guests. It's win, win, win for skills and hospitality qualifications. all parties. And as seen by the ever increasing The shame in all of this is that many young patronage of ANZAC Club - our product is now Australian people desperately want to get a job - well recognised by both the Members and the and a start in the Hospitality Industries, but can't public as providing quality dining in a pleasant seem to find employers willing to invest in the ambiance of the Club - all at prices that are simply training and development required. The ANZAC very hard to find anywhere else. Club has made a positive step forward in this So make it a priority to use your club this year - its regard, with our Club Kitchen now hosting two win win all round. apprentices - Aiden Lok has recently joined the

City of BelmontI . • • • RSL Sub-Branch 1. Glenys Godfrey receiving a Certificate of Appreciation from Denis Connelly, RSL WA Vice President The temperature reached 42c on The event started with Jeremy Garlett Balcombe and Robert Poole by the by a panel including the winner of the Australia Day but did not deter playing the didgeridoo and giving a State Vice President, Denis Connelly as previous year. The first winner of this the members and friends of the traditional welcome to country followed well as a Certificate of Appreciation to award was Peter Passeri, past Mayor City of Belmont RSL Sub-Branch, by the National Anthem. The sub- Councillor Glenys Godfrey, past mayor of the City of Belmont. The award together with residents from the branch President, Alan Richardson, pf the City of Belmont, for her assistance was presented by the President of the City of Belmont area from joining welcomed everyone and introduced during the period of amalgamation of sub-branch, Alan Richardson, and was the guests, State Vice President, Denis the two sub-branches, Belmont and a statue of Simpson and his Donkey of together to celebrate our special Connelly, Steve Irons MP, Federal Rivervale/Carlisle. WW1 fame. day. Around 200 people came out Member for Swan, and Councillor Phil in the heat to enjoy the festivities. Marks, Mayor of the City of Belmont, A special annual award was introduced The bar was very busy and lunch They were entertained by a lively and many councillors. by the sub-branch this year to be known consisted of roast lamb, sausages, salad band, the Numbats, and several as the “City of Belmont Australian of the and coleslaw with lamingtons to follow. magicians wandered around the Certificates of Service were presented Year” Award for an outstanding citizen Several raffles were run and many people tables amazing people with their to sub-branch members, Edwin Worth, who has lived in the area for a certain made favourable comments about the tricks. Later in the afternoon we Dorothy Balcombe and Robert Poole number of years and has contributed to day and said they would be back again by Alan Richardson and Secretary’s the community by their involvement in next year. had some square dancing. Certificates were presented to Dorothy several areas. The candidate is selected Olga Greig OAM The Listening Post February 2012 25 Notices 4th Field Ambulance, cemetery I noticed there were also September until Sunday 16 •••••••• 1st AIF two RAAF graves there. September 2012. RAAFA Annual Dinner As we are presently midway through I took the opportunity to place poppies Contact National Secretary/Treasurer - To attend the RAAF Association preparing the History of the 4th Field at the graves and take photos and would John F Laughton JP – ( 03) 9704 7799 Annual Dinner being held on 14 Ambulance, 1st AIF, we would like love to if possible try to get the photos - 0417 336 423 - [email protected] April 2012 please contact Julie to take this opportunity for relatives to any relevant family members of the Stearne on 9311 4449. Details as of members of this Unit to make men concerned. •••••••• per add on page 31. contact, with a view of proofing their The individuals were; Ex HMAS Quickmatch relatives entry in the Unit's pending Association Inc •••••••• Nominal Roll which will appear with Pilot Officer J.H.N Cleminson KIA this, as yet unreleased Unit History. HMAS Quickmatch will RAN - Seeking lost shipmates 21/8/1944 aged 26 nil service number celebrate the 70th Anniversary for a reunion on headstone Those relatives of Unit members who of her commissioning with a If you can assist with contact would like to see a photo of their Warrant Officer A.H.J Harris KIA Commemorative Reunion Monday details for any of the following particular family member/members 27/7/1944 aged 23 Service number 17 September 2012 in Melbourne. members please advise; who served with the 4th, included in 412513 this publication, are asked to make such All ex personnel who served on her, • BURRIDGE L. N. [Lynton Neil] available, or advise that such may be Any help or guidance as to who would along with their partners, are invited to R95085 available for inclusion. be the best area to contact to assist attend. would be gratefully appreciated, as I The 4th Field Ambulance was an A march to the Glen Waverley cenotaph • CAMPBELL, R. D. [Robert David] was the first person in our family to visit R95088 original 1914 raised medical Unit which my uncle I am aware that some families for a commemorative service will sailed for Egypt, from whence they later may not have had the opportunity but precede the reunion luncheon at the • CONDER I. J. [Ivan James] R95093 served throughout Gallipoli, before later would like to have some photos of their Waverley RSL. moving onto the Western Front and family members. • EVANS G. [Greg] R95089 Flanders where this Unit tendered the As it is the 70th Anniversary of all thousands of wounded caused by some Graham Hart – grahamhart@ ‘Q’ class ships any interested ex ‘Q’ • EVANS N. C. [Norman Clifford] members are invited to attend the of the most vicious fighting to take xtra.co.nz / graham.hart@nzdf. R95103 place during their three year’s service in mil.nz celebrations. France & Belgium. • FENTON P. H. [Paul Henry] R95105 •••••••• Contact Bryan Burdett (President) Along with a detailed narrative history – (03) 9877 4443 / burdettbryan@ • GRAY R. N. [Rhodney Nile] R95111 of this forgotten Unit's War-Service Calling All Sappers yahoo.com between 1914-1919, the Unit's story 2012 is the Centenary of 13 Field • GREGORY R. R. [Raymond Ross] will be accompanied by one of the most Squadron the longest serving WA •••••••• R95112 detailed Nominal Roll's yet provided for unit. Gallipoli Battlefield & Cultural a medical establishment of the 1st AIF. Tour 2012 • HINTON G. R. [Geoffrey Robin] We need to get hold of as many R95119 Queries regarding inclusion of material, ex-sappers here in WA to ensure 18 – 30 April 2012. For further proofing of material already on file and they are aware of, and take part in information contact Jenny Knight • HOWIE R. J. [Roger John] R95123 items for a permanent display should the activities this year. A meeting from the War Widows’ Guild of be attentioned to the compilers, Sarah will be held at the Ryan Club, 13 WA on 9371 7470 / 0402 051 592 or • JOHNSTON, P. R.[Peter Richard] Wells and Carl Johnson vide email; Field Squadron RAE at 1100hr on 19 John Waller from Boronia Travel R95127 [email protected] or phone enquires February 2012. vide 0457 428 631 Centre on 1800 035 350 • JOHNSTON W. J. [William John We will cover all aspects of the •••••••• Patrick] R95128 •••••••• celebrations including the WW2 86 Transport Platoon Reunion – memorial and Centenary Ball and Korea War Veterans Memorial • KEANE, T. R. [Terence Robert] 2012 parades. Bring the family to the meeting Reunion Australia, Canberra R95129 all welcome. If you served as a sapper ACT This unit being one of the biggest or were attached to a sapper unit at any • KEMP B. K. [Boyd Kenneth] R95131 to have served in Vietnam outside of 19th 20th & 21st October 2012 time, come along and at the very least sees the gathering of Veterans, the battalions is holding a reunion in you'll get a sausage. We welcome all • LADNER L. A. [Larry Alan] R95095 April 2012 at Port Stephens (NSW). sappers of any vintage and anyone who family and friends for the annual is interested in what they get up to. A commemorative service and • MARTIN D. C. [Donald Christopher] The Reunion is to commemorate 40 R95138 years end of deployment friendly mob are we. functions. For more information call 0407446666 For information packs and bookings • McGOVERN P. J. [Paul Joseph] Contact: Raymond Davis (Chairman) please contact Ms Wendy Karam on 02 94761038 or email academy077@ Mick Ryan or 08 9342 5808 Nev R95144 'Wombat'Clark. 0418 124 677 or yahoo.com.au email: [email protected] • MORGAN M. J. [Michael John] Visit our website: •••••••• R95140 www.86transportreunion2012.com •••••••• Evan Robert Barnett • NEWBOLD J [John] R95149 New Zealand Military •••••••• My name is Richard Ewing and I am seeking guidance on tracing some Did you or someone you know • O'CONNOR K. S. [Kevin Stephen] Anniversary Celebrations 2012 history on a good friend of mine, serve in the New Zealand R95152 Military? Evan Robert Barnett, for Evan’s • OWEN S. J. [Stephen John] R95156 No 75, 76 and 77 Squadrons were widow Maureen. Evan and I were formed in March 1942. Activities You may be eligible for the New lecturers together in TAFE WA. He Zealand Defence Medal (NSDSM). For • PHILLIPS P. H. [Peter Henry] are currently being organised to passed away in 1988. further information visit http://medals. R95157 commemorate the 70th anniversary nzdf.mil.nz/medals/contactform-nzdsm. of this event. Evan was in the Army from 2/07/1968 asp • RUSSELL W. A. [Wayne Andrew] until 19/12/1969 and served in Unit 32 – R95164 We are looking for people who served Small Ship Squadron on AV 1356 Clive •••••••• in these units and are not on any Steel His Service number is 5715597. • SKILLEN, L. A. [Lee Alexander] current association nominal rolls and, in Pte Arthur Raymond Evans R95167 particular, WWII veterans who we don’t Evan and Maureen’s daughter and now The sons of the late Pte Arthur have contact details for. two of their grandchildren, suffer from • SMITH D. J. [David John] R95168 fitting and she was hoping to trace other Raymond Evans (WX2422) of the Please forward your name, address, members of the crew of the Clive Steel, 2/11th Battalion (1940-41) and • TURNER, R. W. [Roger William] phone number and email address along to find out if they have had any similar the 2/2nd Army Field Workshop R95178 with details of squadron affiliation to experience. (1941-45) are seeking to make Mr Ron Slater DFC at 37 Braeside ST contact with any ex-servicemen • WEIR R. [Robert] R95180 WAHROONGA NSW or ron.a.slater@ Contact Maureen – 9725 8790 / who may have known him or knew gmail.com 0402 791 272 of him during his time in North • WOODWARD P. R. [Peter Ronald] Africa, Greece, Crete and as a R95182 •••••••• •••••••• POW in Austria at Stalags 18d, Dennis Leslie Richardson - Bretteville-Sur-Laize Canadian Ex Bataan Shipmates 18b & 18a. War Cemetery [email protected] We would also be very interested in - (HMAS Sydney, Vietnam) My name is Graham Hart, I am a HMAS Bataan Veterans hearing from any members of the 2/11th http://www.vietnamroll. 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OnAsk the windswept slopes of NoIn 1899, relations between the Questions British proved too much for the roguish With the outbreak of World War I, Gallipoli, with shot and shell Government and Transvaal were Williamson. In August 1902, he broke the Legion was sent to the Gallipoli raining all around, a grimy figure, becoming increasingly strained and, as camp and went absent without leave. Peninsular where elements of the French sporting a British accent and a precaution against the outbreak of On his return, he faced the now familiar forces were to land alongside the British dressed in the uniform of the French hostilities, a brigade of Guards, including routine of the court martial and was at Cape Helles. The Australians and Foreign Legion, presented himself the Coldstreams, was earmarked for awarded a month’s hard labour. On New Zealanders (ANZACs) were to service in South Africa. With the his release, Williamson returned to come ashore at Gaba Tepe, but in fact, at Headquarters 3rd Battalion, declaration of war on 12 October, the England sporting the King’s South they disembarked at Ari Burnu, two Australian Imperial Force. His name Coldstreams Guards received orders to African Medal, which he regarded with miles further north. was Charles Williamson, although embark, destined to see action against contempt, since he had seen little action this was not the name he gave to the the Boer Commandos. Williamson worthy of recognition. Williamson landed at Helles on 28 April, astonished sergeant he confronted relished the thought of combat. He was and characteristically was soon in the at battalion headquarters. captivated by accounts of fierce battles In October 1903, he married Harriet thick of the fighting. Inexplicably, he against the infamous Dutch-Afrikaner Cubitt at St Mark’s Church in London. then deserted the Legion and, incredibly, The man who appeared, wraithlike settlers. His dreams were, however, Army life proved not to Harriet’s liking given the scale and ferocity of the in the dust of ANZAC, was already destined to end in frustration. In a futile and the couple soon parted company fighting, made his way up the peninsular the veteran of a number of military gesture, the Guards were tasked with amid acrimonious scenes. Williamson to the ANZAC beachhead. campaigns. English born and bred, chasing the swift and elusive Boer then took discharge from the Coldstream Charles Williamson initially joined Guards and fled England for the When the grimy Legionnaire strolled cavalry on foot, with no thought given into the Headquarters of 3rd Battalion, the militia, serving as a soldier of the to the provision of horses. continent. 3rd Battalion, Royal Fusiliers. In April AIF, he gave his name as Williams 1898, he decided to move to full-time Long, tedious treks into the veldt with The yen for soldiering next found him and cheerfully, but unofficially, soldiering, joining the crack Coldstream little or no action soon wore away the in the ranks of the celebrated French attached himself to the battalion. He Guards. Williamson zest. Back at their base Foreign Legion. Here, no questions were was described as tall, lean and rangy, camp, the guardsmen were tasked with asked of a man’s past, only of his with rigid military carriage, a soldierly While he revelled in life as a soldier, standing piquet in the blockhouses fighting ability, and Williamson was a bearing and a personality that was as Williamson did not cope well with which were placed at intervals around fighter. mysteriously charismatic as the uniform the harsh discipline of the Guards and the camp’s perimeter. These strongholds he wore. deserted in October that year. He returned His first tour with the Legion took him were bitterly cold and depressingly damp to the sands of Abyssinia, where the ANZAC was not the place to question to face the full wrath of military Justice in winter and in summer resembled in December and was court-martialled Legionnaires were consigned to quell a a man’s past, even one as obviously ovens, the heat of the merciless African native uprising in the French colony. In mysterious as Williamson’s. So it was, for his trouble. He was sentenced to one sun baking their hapless occupants. month’s hard labour, with all previous the midst of the turbulence and chaos of despite the initial consternation of the service forfeited. On his release, he With the cessation of hostilities in one particular skirmish, Williamson’s battalion command, that he was allowed sailed with the 1st Battalion, Coldstream May 1902, the Coldstreams reverted to courageous actions resulted in his being to remain and serve with the 3rd. Before Guards, for garrison duty in Gibraltar. the tedious garrison duties that mark awarded the French medal for bravery, long, early mistrust of the newcomer peacetime soldiering. The inactivity the coveted Médaille Militaire. was replaced with implicit confidence, Continued Next Page... Remembrance Wall - City of Rockingham RSL Sub-Branch The first Dedication Service was held on 16 The Sub-Branch lost 18 Ex-Service Members October 1999. It was initiated to honour last year, which Chaplain Paul Raj (RANR), who the Ex-Service Members from the Sub-Branch conducted the Service, said was a large number for who had passed away during the year, with the families and friends to lose. a permanent plaque. This tradition has been The Dedication Service held each year is very much held annually at the Sub-Branch after the appreciated by the families and friends of those who Remembrance Day Service at the Rockingham have left us. War Memorial. Families and friends gather for a Wreath Laying Service in their honour. R.I.P. Existing plaques and memorials commissioned prior LEST WE FORGET to this date line the roadside under the trees and are Wendy Gray - Honorary Secretary - City of also honoured with floral tributes. These memorials Rockingham RSL Sub-Branch belong to Servicemen either killed in action or training in the past. Dicko Cartoons 30 The Listening Post February 2012

Regt. No 2923 Private Charles Williams (Williamson) Private Charles Williamson 46th Bn, 12th Bde, 4th Aust. Inf Div Australian Imperial Force KIA 19 Jan 1918 Military Medal - Queens South Africa Medal - 1914 - 1915 Ask No Questions Star British War Medal - Allied Victory Medal - French Medal Continued. Miltare French Croix De Guerre the Diggers found Williamson a first off to form the nucleus of the new 55th lance corporal, and was promoted to the face of battle upheld the fighting class fighter and, on 1 July 1915, the Battalion. He was promoted to sergeant corporal a month later. The 46th was traditions of the Coldstream Guards, battalion hierarchy decided to officially and allocated a role in the raising of the thrust into the battles of Menin Road the French Foreign Legion and the enlist him in the Australian Imperial new battalion. and Polygon Wood, suffering horrific Australian Imperial Force. Force. casualties. Following its withdrawal The commanding officer of the 3rd from the line in early January, the Transcript of letter from Captain On 6 August, the battalion was preparing Battalion was particularly impressed battalion went into a brief period of rest Lemouland, Commander of the 2nd to attack a heavily defended position with Williamson’s drilling of his platoon. and reorganisation. This was disastrous Battalion of the 3rd Regiment de Marche known as Lone Pine. In three days of He described Williamson as ‘a splendid for Williamson, for whom military de Tirailleurs: relentless and bitter fighting, most of it sight, combining the cold, calculating punishment appeared devoid of all effect. 3rd Regt. De Marche de Tirailleurs hand-to-hand, and during which time no efficiency of the Coldstream Guards with On 18 January 1918, Williamson’s name fewer than seven Victoria Crosses were the magnetic fore of the Legionnaires. again appeared on the charge sheet, this Algeriens awarded, the position was won from He was almost hypnotic, inspiring those time for drunkenness and striking a the Turks. Williamson received a bullet under his command to parade ground superior officer. His punishment entailed 2nd Bn. wound to his right leg which forced his manoeuvres that had no parallel in the reduction to the rank of private. evacuation, first to Lemnos Island and Australian Imperial Force’. In the Field then to Cairo for treatment. He rejoined In May of that year, Williamson was 4-5-18 the battalion in mid-September, as the Williamson’s health continued to detached to D company of the 45th unit took three days’ rest at Mudros. deteriorate, and in April he was again Battalion which was moving to the front I have the honour to report to you the hospitalised. Tests showed that he line at Monument Wood. Securing the conduct and the death of WILLIAMS, Once again, the period of inactivity had developed active pulmonary battalion’s flank was a crack French Charles, Australian soldier, ex French proved too much for Williamson. His tuberculosis, regarded at the time unit, the 3rd Regiment de Marche de Legionnaire French Médaille Militaire. roguish behavior led to strife within as an incurable disease. Despite his Tirailleurs. The French Regiment had the battalion, and he fell foul of his protests, Williamson was scheduled for attacked earlier and suffered heavy This man who was not a stretcher bearer, commanding officer whose solution repatriation to Australia and subsequent casualties. Many of the dead and and who, not belonging to the unit in was simple: he handed the troublemaker discharge. He appealed the decision, wounded still littered no man’s land in charge of taking the “Monument” could back to the French authorities. arguing that, since he had not enlisted front of the French line. have avoided to expose himself, did not in Australia, he could not be discharged stop yesterday to carry or help to carry The Legion does not treat desertion there. He requested repatriation to Williamson heard that a particular our wounded men. lightly. Williamson was summarily England or discharge in Egypt, to allow French officer was among the missing. court-martialled and condemned to him to make his own way home. The Obsessed with finding this man, he He was looking for them on the battlefield, death by firing squad. Incredibly, as authorities would not be swayed and, sortied out in search of the officer’s body, between the lines, and bringing them he was marched off for the execution on 5 July, Williamson embarked for but instead found scores of wounded back with great gallantry and great of his sentence, a Coldstream Guards Australia, where he was discharged in soldiers. He dragged them back to the disdain of death. officer recognised the prisoner. In an August 1916. safety of the trenches, setting off again ugly confrontation, the officer retrieved He himself signalled to us that a French and again into the fray, oblivious of his officer, dead, was still lying in front of Williamson from the firing squad at pistol Initially, Williamson found work in the own safety. On his last foray, he found point, returning him to the commanding Newcastle area. Eventually, however, our lines and throughout his description, what he was looking for: the body we recognised one of our comrades. officer (CO) of the 3rd Battalion. without friends or family and with his of the French officer. As Williamson money all but gone, he concluded that signaled for assistance, a single shot Although I opposed it, and told him that Williamson’s fate was then the subject of the best way to secure a passage to much heated debate by the major parties rang out. The victim of a German sniper, at dusk we would have the body taken England would be at the government’s Williamson’s body slumped over that of away. He decided to go back and look concerned. The French vehemently expense. In November 1916, despite his refused to take him back and, after the Frenchman. for it this morning and he was killed by tuberculosis, Williamson reenlisted in a bullet in the heart. further argument, he was granted a the AIF. Captain Lemouland, Commander of reprieve from his death sentence, subject the 2nd Battalion of the 3rd Regiment I refused to leave the body of this to his return to the Australian Imperial Again using his pseudonym, Williams, de Marche de Tirailleurs wrote to the humble but heroic Australian soldier Force. he found himself boarding the troopship Commander of the Australian 12th one moment longer between the lines Port Napier bound for England. At this Brigade describing the incident and the because yesterday he saved the life of so The CO of the 3rd Battalion was loath stage Williamson was allocated the 7th to accept him, but realised that his admiration of the French soldiers for many of ours. Reinforcements of the 46th Battalion, the gallant Australian. For his actions knowledge of French might prove useful. A party of stretcher bearers under which was locked in battle on the that day the French awarded Williamson Eventually, he was temporarily detached the leading of “Medecin Auxilliaire Western Front. On arrival in England, the Croix de Guerre and Lemouland to the 6th Mule Transport Battalion risterucci” went out to fetch his body. the reinforcements entered a period of requested that the Australians recognise serving in Salonika. Williamson had He was handed over to your stretcher intense training and, characteristically his bravery in similar fashion. Williamson escaped the prospect of an ignominious bearers at my headquarters and in the unable to cope with the lack of action, was awarded the Military Medal on 6 death, staring down the rifle muzzles presence of the interpreter, Williamson again fell foul of military May 1918 for ‘bravery in the field’. of a French firing squad in return for justice. I should be very pleased if it could be continued service with the ANZACs. Who was the dead French officer? Why possible for you to obtain a reward for In April 1917, he disobeyed a lawful was Williamson so intent on retrieving The howling winds of Salonika and this brave man so gloriously killed. command, breaking camp and using his body? We will never know. Serbia, characteristic of the harsh insubordinate language to a superior I am Sir, Baltic winter, took a heavy toll on officer. He was sentenced to six months’ The death of Private Charles Williamson Williamson’s health and he developed hard labour. On review, the sentence was marked the loss of a brave, if maverick, Yours respectfully severe bronchitis. In January 1916, reduced to one month’s detention with a soldier. Williamson was so remarkable he returned to the 3rd Battalion, now loss of 203 days’ pay. not simply because he was the only man (sgd.) Capt. Lemouland training in Egypt. At that stage, as part to ‘enlist’ at Gallipoli. He stands out as Commanding the 2nd Bn. of 3rd Tir of the expansion of the AIF, the battalion On his release, Williamson returned to a soldier whose incredible courage in was to be split up, with elements sheared the 46thth Battalion with the rank of The ListeningThe List Posenitn Febg Postruary Oc 2012tober 200931 31 Premier’s Active Citizenship Awards Australia Day 2012 The Dawesville RSL was nominated for the issue resulting in the enhancement of community Premier’s Australia Day Active Citizenship life. Award in the Community Group. c. A significant initiative which has bought about The winners have been judged on the following positive change and added value to community assessment criteria; life. a. Significant contribution to the local d. Inspiring qualities as a role model for the community. community. b. Demonstrated leadership on a community Col Gibson - P.R. Dawesville RSL Sub-Branch

11th Battalion Service at Kings Park

With his sudden death, last ANZAC Day Gallipoli engagement there was no plaque for was the first time Roy Walsh MM couldn’t them. The 11th Association committee floated march with his 11 Battalion mates who the idea to their members of an identical formed an unofficial association late in plaque to be funded by donations of $10. The 1956. But he has sown the seeds for a response was totally in favour and approval continuation of the Battalion’s family of their request to share 51st Battalion’s tree was granted. Currently over 40 members are welcoming new ‘reinforcements’. RAAF AssociAtion AnnuAl dinneR eligible to be “Mentioned in Dispatches”. sAtuRdAy, 14 ApRil 2012 One of the six sons who, among a growing The Dedication Ceremony takes place on number, wear their dads’ medals and form Saturday 18 February at 10am in May Circle, Come and enjoy an entertaining night, the committee of the 11th Association is May Drive Kings Park. Medals can be worn, meeting new friends whilst hearing some entertaining Life Experiences an associate of Highgate RSL Sub-Branch. from the R&SL CEO, Phil Orchard, a former Head of Post at bring a chair and a hat. There will be a sausage Helping with a Highgate team led by Norm the Perth British Consulate and Commander of HMAS Stirling. sizzle after at the nearby Vietnam Memorial Manners, they maintain the plaques at the base in Synergy Parkland near the children’s We hope you and your members will support of the trees of Kings Park’s Honour Avenue. playground. this years RAAFA Annual Dinner on He noticed that, apart from the many plaques saturday, 14 April 2012 at 6.30pm for 7.00pm, in Langley to individual 51st Soldiers, there was also a Anyone with a connection to either 11th Hall, AFA Club, Bull Creek. plaque to all 51st Battalion men who did not Battalion WWI / WWII or 51st Battalion are Tickets are $45 per head which includes pre-dinner drink, return after WWI when it was disbanded. very welcome, please BYO food and drink. 3 course dinner, tea and coffee. Please advise any special dietary There is no charge. Bring the kids! requirements when purchasing your ticket and 51st Battalion had been formed after the your preference for a Lamb or Fish main course. Gallipoli units had returned to Egypt (some 11th Battalion committee is resolved to “March survivors wrote believing 11 Battalion was for the Old Digger” for the foreseeable future Dress: Men – dinner suit, lounge suit, mess dress. Ladies – after five wear, mess dress. Miniatures may be worn. first on the beach at the Landing). Here 11th with increasing numbers. There are no fees for Battalion veterans were split in half to provide this; it is just a means of paying public respect This year we have decided on a theme of meeting new friends an experienced core for the new unit and the for sacrifice and a job very well done. Should and we will form table groups. fresh all WA reinforcements built both back up family of 51st Battalion men be looking for a Tickets will be available from Thursday 1 March 2012 until 3.00pm to strength. The new battalion’s colour patch temporary home to do the same, 11th would be Friday 6 April 2012 from the Estate Offices at Merriwa, Cambrai, used the 11th’s chocolate and saxe blue. honoured to link arms. It may lead to reforming Meadow Springs, Erskine and Amity and Head Office in Bull Creek. their own 51st family. 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