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Residents in new luxury Prices in the new block, called apartments at the RSL village, “We will celebrate our 60th Parkview, will begin at $365,000 for Menora Gardens, are providing a two-bedroom unit while the excellent PR for future wedding anniversary this year biggest on the second level will be developments. priced at $535,000 and includes air and we could not ask for a conditioning and 132sqm of living Twenty-eight two and three- space with a 26sqm balcony. bedroom apartments are contained in the four-level building with better setting” All the new independent villas in Sub-Branch News underground security parking and Menora Gardens are sold and Page 6 high quality finishes. occupied and the last five villas built anniversary this year and we could a high, bright void with artworks behind the new apartment blocks Big balconies and open plan living not ask for a better setting,’ said and fine furniture as decoration and will be released later this year. has attracted buyers from Claire. wide corridors for easy movement surrounding areas who are also Weekly levies for villas and of people, wheelchairs and apartments at the village are $65 enjoying the recently completed The couple added a couple of furniture. community centre facilities. improvements to their apartment which covers rates, water use, with air conditioning, a dishwasher The apartments include built in administration, building insurance The new café and restaurant and a clothes dryer. robes to two bedrooms, light and use of facilities. opened in February with a Devon fittings, window treatments and The village currently has 101 residents tea for residents who have already They have a big wrap around floor coverings. with 38 couples and the oldest taken up activities with a new corner balcony with views over the Commemorative residents are both men aged over 90 heated swimming pool and nearby suburbs where they have There is a 24-hour emergency call years. The youngest is a wife, aged 52. ANZAC Pin gymnasium as well as lounges, a always lived. system and space and services Page 10 hair dressing salon, meeting rooms allowed for microwave, dishwasher An existing aged care facility, and a new chapel. ‘I like the space in the unit that is and television and telephone Howe’s Centre, shares the site with able to take the big furniture from outlets. the new independent villas and Lyn Archibald (76) is delighted with our family home and the easy All residents have a single car bay apartments and will be enhanced by her new three-bedroom, two- indoor-outdoor flow from the living a new high care aged facility by the bathroom apartment and despite room to the balcony,’ said Claire. and secure storage area in an underground garage where end of 2007 and add a further 118 living on her own loves the new beds for ageing in place on the site. experience. The tiled balconies are a feature of community trolleys make light work the apartments with glass of taking shopping from the car via Further information about the RSL Other new residents are Claire (81) balustrades to improve the view to a stainless steel lift to an apartment. village in Menora from Keith Barrot, and Bill (85) Strickland who moved the city or over Menora. Gas and of Peard North Coast and Seniors Recipes Work on a second block of 28 into a big corner unit late last year water connections are also provided Own Real Estate on 9246 5550 or apartments is well underway and Page 16 from Coolbinia. on the balconies. 0411 885 824. marketing has begun on the first ‘We will celebrate our 60th wedding The entry foyer to the apartments is two levels. Ann McRae 2 THE LISTENING POST April/May 2006 THE LISTENING POST April/May 2006 3

THE APRIL/MAY 2006 VOL. 29 No.2 Contents Page Listening Post From the President’s Pen 4 Forming Up Areas Ex-Service Organisations 5 ANZAC Day 2006

Publishers Sub-Branch News 6 The Returned & Services League WA Branch Incorporated Terrorism – Can You Help Fight It? 7 ANZAC House 28 St Georges Tce PERTH WA 6000 The Long-Tan Dental Clinic Project 8 Telephone: (08) 9287 3799 PO Box Y3023 PERTH WA 6832 STATE EXECUTIVE New programme to improve 8 Email: [email protected] Facsimile: (08) 9287 3732 2005-2008 Website: www.rslwahq.org.au WA Country Callers: 1800 259 799 younger veterans’ lifestyle STATE PRESIDENT Mr William Gaynor OAM RFD Editorial Staff Commemorative ANZAC Pin 10 STATE VICE PRESIDENT Managing Editor: Len Copley Mr Graeme Sherriff Deputy Editor: Tony Hughes RSL Members can join Navy Health 11 STATE TREASURER Editorial Co-ordinator: Heather Anderson Ph: (08) 9287 3799 Mr Paul Rengel Sub-Editors: Peter Finn, Olga Greig OAM, Ken Morrison APSM CD, News and Events 13 & Bill Tate APRIA COMMITTEE Mr Peter Blenkinsopp Membership Enquiries: Kathryn Clark Ph: (08) 9287 3705 Mr Len Copley Army Cadets 13 Printer: Colour Press Mr Laurie Fraser MBE Mrs Olga Greig OAM ANZAC Club Activities 13 Graphic Design: Type Express Mr Alan Gronow Mr David Messer Mr Ian Mulholland Unit Associations 15 Deadline for next edition: 19 May 2006 Mr Ken Parish for contributions to next edition Mr Bruce Prior Poetry 15 If possible, submissions should be typed and double-spaced. Preferred Mr Arthur Rae method of receiving submissions is via email. Photographs can be black Mr Mike Tonks Mr Ray Ward and white or colour. This is your journal and contributions are welcome. Reunions 16 TRUSTEES Address to: Mr Don Blair RFD ED Recipes 16 The Managing Editor, The Listening Post Mr John Cox OAM JP RSL, PO Box Y3023 PERTH WA 6832 Mr Robert Mercer AM RFD ED Email: [email protected] Mr Wayne Tarr RFD ED Can You Help? 16 Mr Duncan Warren AM RFD Opinions expressed by contributors in articles and reproduced articles are STATE SECRETARY the individual opinions of such contributors or the authors of such WARSL Bowls News 17 Mr Shane Seers OAM JP reproduced articles and are not necessarily those of the RSL. ASSISTANT STATE SECRETARY Straight from The Horse’s Mouth Tennis Elbow 18 Reproduction of articles (or extracts) contained in The Listening Post are ADMIN welcomed provided the source is acknowledged. The Editor reserves the Mr Geoff Dunne right to accept, reject, sub-edit and re-arrange material submitted for New Members 18 publication. ASSISTANT STATE SECRETARY PROJECTS Please direct all advertising enquiries to RSL Advertising 9381 7999. Mr Gary Sutherland OAM Last Post 18 4 THE LISTENING POST April/May 2006 The Dean of St George’s Cathedral now fully functional for the use and has invited the RSL to participate in enjoyment by members and their an ecumenical Service to guests. Sarah Scott, our new Club From the commemorate the 90th Anniversary Manager has settled into her job of of the foundation of the League. promoting the facilities and This Special Church Service will be attending to the efficient operation held in the Cathedral on Sunday 11th of the function rooms and dining President’s Pen June, 2006 commencing at 3.00pm. areas. We are out to attract your We look to all members for support business and that of the corporate and participation in the Service. world so as to realise the Club to its War Memorial Study the Metropolitan Cemeteries Board on We are particularly pleased to have the maximum potential. If you haven’t this subject and sought information on support of Wardens Majgen Ken Taylor Sub-Branch Management tried our special lunch menu then In conjunction with the RSL Curtin how the process would affect the and RADM Phillip Kennedy and Sub Training Courses you are missing out on the University has been successful in graves of veterans buried in the general Wardens from the City of Cockburn hospitality we can offer. obtaining funding from the Australian Being a sub-branch officer can part of the cemetery. The board was Sub-Branch. Veteran Organisations We will also be specialising in the Research Council Linkage Grant very helpful and understanding of our requiring more information as to either be a breeze or a traumatic scheme to undertake an academic experience. To assist ‘aspirants’ to conduct of Regimental, Association concerns and went to great trouble to booking procedures are invited to and sub-branch dinners and social study of Western Australian war set aside any fears we may have held. discuss their proposals with either the feel confident in taking on such memorials. The project ‘Remembering roles State Branch will conduct a occasions where we can offer As this is a matter for the whole Wardens or sub wardens. This is a co- personalised service at special rates. the Wars: Community Significance of membership to understand the board operative venture, and one that we series of Training Modules that will Western Australian War Memorials’ will has been invited to prepare an article hope will raise the profile of the cover sub-branch administration Shortly we will be opening our provide our local communities with for the next issue of the Listening Post. veteran community in the Fremantle and the responsibilities assigned to Library and Reading Room facility. vital information and an understanding In the meantime, should any members area. officer positions. Full details of It will be a place to relax in a quiet of our cultural and military heritage as wish to discuss the renewal process dates and focus groups will area and view some of our book we lead up to the centenary of the and how it will affect them or their Veteran Issues regularly appear in The Sub-branch collection that has been locked Gallipoli Landing in 2015. The funding loved ones, they are welcome to Signal. The first presentation was away for years. The library will be will afford several PhD students the contact the Metropolitan Cemeteries Following the recent National held on 27th March, 2006 and was housed in the Victoria Cross Room opportunity to undertake research in Board at Karrakatta for an interview. Veterans’ Affairs Meeting in Canberra, I well received by all in attendance. and selected memorabilia will local communities, including sub- am pleased to report that regular honour those who were awarded branches, to prepare a report that Welfare Review approaches are being made to National Congress that highest honour. could well form the basis for future government to press claims for generations to better relate to the Welfare of our veterans is our core State Branch will host the National veterans’ entitlements. With a new Congress of the RSL from 10th – 14th Ballajura War Memorial sacrifices of those who served their business. At state and sub-branch Minister we are hopeful that many of & Peace Park country in time of conflict. level we regularly strive to service the September, 2006. This will be the our submissions will be given higher gathering of delegates from all states need of those in distress or necessitous The new Ballajura Memorial will be prominence in budgetary and will be the policy making circumstances. In recent time we have dedicated on Wednesday 3rd May, Marketing Research considerations. The long drawn out meeting of the League. Congress become aware that this area of our 2006 at 9.00am. The Memorial is ‘catch up’ claim for TPI continues to be motions from each State Congress It is essential for any organisation to situated in the grounds of the operations is in need of review. The pursued as does the need for increase will be debated and from the regularly review its operations and Ballajura Community College on Board of Directors has therefore and the abolition of GST in funeral deliberations future policy will be determine whether it is meeting its Illawarra Cres, Ballajura. Funding for initiated a review of how we deliver allowances. We are also concerned at determined. All sub-branches will be objectives. The RSL is no exception the unique Memorial was obtained welfare services to veterans. The the most recent unwelcome increase in invited to send representatives to two to that process. It’s all very well to from commonwealth and state reference group will look at all aspects the cost of pharmaceuticals. special functions during Congress. look at ourselves from the inside funding as well as contributions from from funding to adequacy of service The Congress wreath laying and say we are doing fine, but it is Let me assure you that your RSL is the City of Swan, private donations across all classes of recipients. A ceremony will be held at sunset on how others see our operation that is pro-active in advancing our priority and local sources. The college is also random sample of sub-branches will Sunday 10th September, 2006 at the of great importance. list to government and will continue home to the recently formed Ballajura be asked for responses, as will State War Memorial. It will be a Naval Sub-Branch of the RSL and the Through our association with Curtin agencies with which we deal. If you to press for shortcomings to be Sunset Service with Staff from HMAS Memorial will be part of their focus. University we have been able to would like to have some input you can rectified. It is often a complex and STIRLING providing the ceremonial drawn out process but significant establish a partnership with a study make your written or personal contact and the band playing the traditional The Ceremony of Dedication will take progress is evident. group that will review our operations with our Director of Veterans’ Affairs, music. The Official Opening will be place in the presence of the Premier of and based on information received Ray Ward through ANZAC House. held at Government House Ballroom Western Australia, The Hon A. from both within the RSL and from 90th Anniversary on Tuesday 12th September, 2006 at Carpenter MLA and other civic leaders. the wider community prepare a Fremantle Monument Celebrations 10.00am. More details will be During the Service the School will marketing plan for our consideration. Hill Memorial advised but it will be an opportunity Sub-branches have readily embraced hold its ANZAC Day Observance and We expect to be able to report on to showcase the WA Branch to other RSL has entered into a Memorandum the opportunity to celebrate the the Ballajura Sub-Branch will be their findings later in the year. States. And, naturally, as host we will presented with its Charter. of Understanding with the City of League’s 90th Anniversary in the first expose our visitors to the wonderful Saving Graves Fremantle to undertake the co- week of June, 2006. State Congress tourist treasures of the State of It is an historic occasion where ordination of Commemorative Services will celebrate the birthday at the Western Australia. youth and veterans join with the The veteran community has expressed at Monument Hill. There will be a Annual Congress Dinner and we community to honour those who concern to the RSL over the cemetery particular focus on ANZAC Day and hope for a well-supported function. ANZAC CLUB served and died for their country. A renewal process planned for Remembrance Day Services as well as Details of costs and timings are warm invitation is extended to the cemeteries in the Perth Metropolitan the conduct of the recently revived available from ANZAC House or With the exception of a few minor Veteran Community to attend this Area. We have had discussions with ANZAC Day March through Fremantle. through your local sub-branch. tasks the refurbished ANZAC Club is Dedication Service. THE LISTENING POST April/May 2006 5 Forming Up Areas Ex-Service Organisations ANZAC Day 2006

Forming Up Areas Ex-Service Organisations ANZAC Day 2006. SECTION A Forming up areas for Vietnam Veterans 2006 Midland Brick Brass Band Floreat Park Salvation Army Band Coastal Scottish Pipe Band WA RAN in Vietnam Vietnam Logistics Support Veterans Assn HQ 1ATF (NATIONAL REUNION) RAAC 102 Field Battery RAE RA Signals RAR Association 1 RAR 7 RAR (NATIONAL REUNION) 8 RAR Australian SAS Assn Australian Army Training Team Vietnam (AATTV) Assn Australian Intelligence Assn (WA) Royal Australian Army Service Corps Royal Australian Army Ord Corps 2/7th Field Ambulance 2/13th Field Ambulance 1 Field Hospital RAEME RAAF Vietnam Veterans Assn (3 services) ANZAC Day 2006 road closures. ANZAC Day Dawn Service Final Reminder The City of Perth Dawn Service in Kings the Vietnam Veterans’ Memorial in May Drive the Court of Contemplation. Entry to this area ANZAC Day Bar Park will be held at the State War to the State War Memorial vicinity for the is through this main entrance to the State War Memorial this year after the full Dawn Service. The bus service will commence Memorial precinct. Extension/Meals ANZAC Club refurbishment of the memorial in 2005. at approximately 4:00 a.m. The return bus Due to the large number of people expected The commemorative service will service will commence at approximately 7:00 Gunfire Breakfast ANZAC Club to attend the ANZAC Club on ANZAC Day, commence from approximately 4.30 a.m. a.m. from the State War Memorial car park. Once again, the ANZAC Club will be serving permission has been approved to establish a with archival footage of Australia’s The Vietnam Veterans’ Memorial Service is to Breakfast on ANZAC Day from 7:00 a.m. to marquee beside ANZAC House. A ‘Can Bar’ Military History up to the commencement be held at that Memorial commencing at 9:30 a.m. Breakfast will cost $12.00 (GST is to be established in the tent to provide of the service at 6.00am approximately 7:30 a.m. inclusive), and this includes tea or coffee. The more elbowroom for members, their friends breakfast has been very successful in recent and guests. Buckets of chips will be "We Will Remember Them" Restricted Access—Seating For the comfort years, so if you or your members and their and assistance of elderly and invalid veterans, friends are in town after the Dawn Service available inside the Club, as well as a Bus Service: A bus service will operate from seating will be placed on the upper levels of please drop in for a full breakfast. sausage sizzle outside. 6 THE LISTENING POST April/May 2006 Sub-Branch News

Bunbury Through the kind co-operation of * * * Bugle Call for probably the our local community paper ‘The most important day of the our year Major office bearers for 2006 are Stirling Times’, we were able to – ANZAC DAY Tuesday 25th April. Ross Stewart, Trevor Kenny, Norbet promote our recruitment Scarborough Sub-branch will hold a Can Heerwaarden, Charlie Ferguson programme gaining some six, and Leon Golding. Commemoration Service at our possibly eight, service members Memorial Garden and Wall of The office is very capably manned by plus eight or nine potential Remembrance, situated in the N.E. Geoff O’Byrne and Ron Lowe with affiliates. corner of the Doubleview Bowling the support of Ganya and Helen. Fortunately most of us old folk are Club – see end of article for address. Time – 3.00pm – 1500 hours. Our managing to survive. The only Hours are 9 – 12 Mon to Fri. branch takes this opportunity to recent loss was our respected The possibility of air-conditioning thank the following members of the member, Ted Boylan. Condolences community for their support and co- the meeting and office areas, is to his family and many friends. He operation. Stirling City Council, currently being looked at to make will be missed. Doubleview Bowling Club (including life more comfortable for both staff their ladies), a school band, a bugler, and clients during the hot months. Our busy secretary, Dough Piggott, is finalizing coach outings to the Doubleview and Scarborough Ken Parish has now taken over as Traffic Centre, Runaway Café, the Primary School for mutual interaction and members forming a Cataselque OIC Welfare and members are historic Artillery Barracks, The reminded that the Welfare Party; and many other individuals of Western Power Museum, and no less importance. Committee is there to provide top Campbell Barracks (the ‘HOUSE’ quality local service. Drop in and and SAS Museum). We are also Members of the public are invited to make use of it. researching a visit to the Alcoa attend our Service and join in Left to Right: John Corson, Principal Denmark High School, Kyle Fairclough Complex in Pinjarra. Dates and refreshments and activities which Our annual Mother Day Raffle is and Bob Cooper, President Denmark R.S.L. more details will be published in follow at the Club House. now well under way and as always our local Newsletter – soon to we can use an hour or so of your to right are the Principal of the the 17th. come. A LIVING WILL time on the trailer at Bunning’s if Denmark High School John Corson, A man and his wife were sitting you can help please call the hall Kyle Fairclough and Denmark RSL There will be pre lunch drinks at This year is an important one for it office on (08) 9721 3277 where we 11.30 am followed by a 2 course quietly in the lounge room when Sub-Branch President Bob Cooper. commemorates the 90th suddenly he said to her, “I’ve been have a roster. Any help will be luncheon with limited wine, beer, Anniversary of the Foundation of While Kyle is in Canberra, he will be and soft drinks. thinking. I would never want to live greatly appreciated. the RSL. A sub-committee has been in a vegetative state, dependent on meeting with the Governor General. formed to arrange suitable activities Meetings are now held at 1600 The price for this function is $45.00, some machine and fluids from a for this special occasion. hours on the third Friday of each however, financial sub-branch bottle. If ever that happens, I want month. Don’t forget that the bar is members will be subsidised. We are honoured to have as our you to pull the plug”. The wife immediately got up, unplugged the open every Friday from 1700 and City of Perth next guest speaker, Lt Colonel We would like to make this event a TV and threw out all his beer! everyone is invited to drop in for an Our A.G.M held at Tatts Bowling huge success and to welcome all George Howell, who is patron of enjoyable hour or two. Club on Tuesday February 14th was members to join us. the National Service Association. Come and join an active sub- branch. We meet on the second Alf Mainstone extremely well attended which was The Royal Australian Navy band will If you need to borrow a wheelchair very pleasing. Monday of each month at 2.00pm be entertaining us during the or a bathroom/toilet chairs contact (1400hrs) at the Doubleview There was but one change to the luncheon and will play dance music our Welfare officer, Mal Till (ph. 08 Bowling Club, 17 Shearn Crescent Denmark Sub-Branch Executive, Kevin during the remainder of the 9341 5416). This is for short tern Doubleview. afternoon. use. Congratulations and best Whiting having relinquished his Contact our Secretary, Doug Piggot “The Denmark RSL Sub-Branch has wishes to members of the new sub- position of Vice President. Kevin Anyone desirous of attending our on (08) 9446 1331 initiated yet another award for the has not enjoyed the best of health branches of Ballajura, Peaceful Bay, youth of Denmark, with the luncheon should contact Gus Leonora, Serpentine/Jarrahdale and W.L (Bill) Richards this past year and will be taking a Hansson on (08) 9524 3723, the Denmark RSL Sub-Branch Youth well earned rest. Jewish Ex-Servicemen. Publicity Officer on (08) 9448 3520 Achievement Award. This award closing date for booking is June the has been awarded this year to Kyle Our sincere thanks is extended to 10th. Fairclough of the Denmark High Kevin for his input and loyalty to The City of Perth Caravan Park Communication with State School for: our branch. (Point Peron) is still going strong '… outstanding teamwork, A long standing life member of the with all sites fully occupied and the Branch and National initiative and motivation whilst RSL Mr Tom Taylor has decided to visitor’s area almost continually Headquarters participating in practical and put the cue back in the rack. Tom being utilised. theoretical challenges. He has also has been an office bearer or The appearance and surroundings Sub-Branch Secretaries and other Branch, or the officers thereof, displayed a high level of active committee man with our branch for of the park has been transformed members are reminded of the unless the same shall be forwarded citizenship and will make a fine many years. His input has been with the marvellous job being done rules relating to communications through the State Secretary and be ambassador for the Denmark RSL tremendous. We thank Tom and by the new caretakers Barri and with National Headquarters and accepted for transmission by the State Sub-Branch and High School. trust that we’ll see him in the front Han Kerton who appear to thrive other State Branches. Executive or Board of Directors.” stalls at our future meetings for on hard work. The award Kyle has received gives many years to come. “No Sub-Branch should send letters or Your co-operation in conforming him and his chaperone a trip to Jack Edwards communications to the National to this requirement will greatly Canberra in March 2006 for a week. As a result of the AGM the President, National Secretary or reduce the workload of office It provides for the accommodation, executives are as follows. National Honorary Treasurer or to any staff and volunteers. the air fares and $200 spending • Vice Presidents – Charles Eadon money. The purpose of the award is – Clarke, Jack Edwards (past Scarborough to give the youth of Denmark a president 2006 brought a few changes to our BOOTHROYD-MOORE. chance to see their capital city and • Secretary – Gus Hansson sub-branch. Our President, Tony visit especially the Australian War • Treasurer – Peggy Hansson Snelling and our Vice President, Memorial, the Australian War • Wardens – Vern Ridge and Kevin Alan Duncan each finished his term E.W.R (Rex Moore) Museum, The Federal Houses of Whiting of office after a successful period. Parliament and other locations of When he was elected President of with the 2/7 Commando Squadron • Assistant Secretary – Jean Harris Committee member, Noddy the City of Subiaco Sub-Branch in in New Guinea. significance in the capital. On Hoskins volunteered for the duties ANZAC Day 2006, Kyle will give a The executive have co-opted Ron 1949, Rex Moore was the youngest of Attendance Officer and has person to hold that office. Born in Subiaco in 1921, Rex talk to the parade in attendance Parker for special projects (socials, Moore lived for the latter part of his river trips etc). promoted some sound ideas while about his visit and especially what it Son T. Reynolds has joined the He was President when the sub- life in the Booragoon area. He died has meant to him in terms of the A huge occasion for the City of committee. Our new President, branch received its Charter in 1950, on February 19th 2006, and his significance of ANZAC Day." Perth Sub-branch in 2006 is the 90th John Neep, has already made his 30 years after being formed in 1916, funeral was held at the Karrakatta In the picture, the President of the anniversary of the formation of mark as has our new Vice, Ken and he served on the State on February 24th, where the Ode Denmark Sub-Branch Bob Cooper League we shall be celebrating this Barrington. In fact our initial Executive for a few years in the was recited by a member of the is presenting Kyle with his award at historic occasion with a luncheon at committee meeting and following early 1950’s. City of Subiaco Sub-Branch. the Denmark High School. From left the Parmelia Hotel on Saturday June one have been quite robust. During WWII Rex Moore served Dennis Williams Membership & Youth Committee Report

The committee has started announcement of the winners the winners from the other States the interaction between the young Memorial area and handed out preparations for the National and presentation evening. and Territories on a tour to the and the old. The students and some brochures. All the students Cadet of the Year Programme for Kokoda Track. teachers enjoyed a very tasty lunch, displayed a keen interest in the 2006. Nomination forms will be The winners of the State RSL Cadet roast chicken and vegetables and history of the Memorial area and forwarded to the three cadet of the Year Award for 2005, AB On Tuesday, 7 March 2006, the chocolate mousse; one student Honour Avenue. They will be services shortly and we will be Brendon Benicasa, WO2 winners of the ANZAC House at the remarked she thought they would leaving in a few weeks time on seeking their support in Chrisopher Capao and CUO Kylie invitation of the RSL. The fourteenth be given sandwiches and was most their tour to Gallipoli and the nominating five of their top Johnson will be leaving on the 18 students and four teachers were impressed with the meal. Western Front. cadets to participate in the April 2006 for their tour to Borneo given a conducted tour of ANZAC selection process for the which will include visiting WW2 House, and a talk by Ian Mulholland After lunch, the students and Bookings for the Welfare and National RSL Spirit of ANZAC historical sites, Sandakan and many explaining the role of the Returned teachers were taken to Kings Park Membership Trailer can be made Cadet of the Year nominations other places of interest. and Services League of Australia in where they were met by Mr Phillip by contacting Olga Greig on the community and spent some time Skelton AM at the Court of (08) 9276 3493 and the venue and date for The Western Australian winner of testing and selection. This will be chatting to members in the Contemplation. Phillip conducted the National RSL Cadet of the Year, downstairs area. It was great to see them on a tour and talk of the Olga Greig OAM followed at a later date with the CPO Chris Smoje, will be joining Chairwoman THE LISTENING POST April/May 2006 7 Greek Submarines Win Accidental Death Australian Duke of of an Anarchist Gloucester Cup IF YOU LIKE TO Italy’s politically turbulent 1960s LAUGH WITH YOUR – the play is a side-splittingly BRAIN IN GEAR THEN funny send-up of dodgy police Returned for Second THIS IS THE SHOW and official ‘spin-doctoring’ that FOR YOU… seems suspiciously fresh and relevant today. Servicemen’s Consecutive Year Black Swan Theatre Company presents Fo’s ‘Keystone Cops’ have HMAS Sheean has been awarded the Duke of Gloucester performed in many languages Cup. This Cup is awarded annually to the Royal Australian ACCIDENTAL DEATH OF AN and millions of people around League Navy ship or submarine judged as the most proficient in ANARCHIST the world have laughed and all aspects of operations, safety, seamanship, reliability “Morte accidentale di un cried at their antics. In this new In the ANZAC Day parade this year we will, and training. Royal Australian Navy ships and submarines anarchico” adaptation, Black Swan Theatre have vied for the Duke of Gloucester Cup since it was first unfortunately, have only two Returned Servicemen Company will give Fo’s presented 49 years ago. BY DARIO FO parading: Greg Theodosiadis, President, who wonderful gag-fest a strongly served between 1941/1945 in North Africa, Italy and “Winning the Duke of Gloucester Cup is a great TRANSLATED BY GILLIAN Australian accent. Creek Macedonia, and Jim Tchacos, Greek flag achievement”, said the Governor-General Major General HANNA AND GAVIN RICHARDS Playhouse Theatre – 3 Pier Michael Jeffrey after presenting the award. “For two Street Perth bearer, who served in North Africa. Submarines to win the Cup in as many years is proof of the Directed by Tom Gutteridge Set & Costume Design by Bryan Basil Vassiliou, the Australian flag bearer, has completed high level capability of our submarines and the Previews: Sat 22 April 8pm & professionalism and dedication of the men and women Woltjen his National Service. A few other members who have Mon 24 April 6.30pm working in them.” Lighting Design by Mark Howett completed their National Service are also parading. Composer Ash Gibson Greig Opens: Wednesday 26 April Several Veterans cannot be present due to illness and age- “2005 was a big year for us”, said Commander Andrew Keough, 8pm Starring related problems, and our thoughts are with them. the former Commanding Officer of HMAS Sheean. “Our five month deployment took us to ports including Japan, Thailand Aaron Pedersen [MDA, Water Season: Thurs 27 April – In contrast, we have much pleasure in welcoming to and Singapore. We also achieved 55 days at sea which is the Rats] as Maniac Saturday 6 May longest period ever undertaken by a Collins class submarine. Peter Docker as Bertozzo our group the pupils from St Andrews Grammar who Matinees: Sat 29 April 2pm & The crew and the boat performed magnificently and I feel Naomi Hanbury as Feletti Wed 3 May 11am will be with us on ANZAC Day and their attendance is extremely proud of what we achieved.” Geoff Kelso as the a great compliment to our League. Superintendent In 2005, Sheean also won the Voyager Trophy, awarded BOOK @ BOCS (08) 9484 1133 We do not want to see new wars, but to co-exist in annually to the ship or submarine that displays the best overall Dennis Simmons as Pissani or www.bocsticketing.com.au David Smyth as the Constable harmony and always to commemorate and honour fleet efficiency in Anti Submarine Warfare operations; and the Groups 6+ call BOCS Group those who gave their lives that we may be free to enjoy Electronic Warfare Proficiency Shield which is awarded annually Maniac, our accidental hero, Bookings (08) 9321 6831 to the ship or submarine judged to be the most efficient in our wonderful country, families and friends. suffers from ‘actor’s disease’ – the Electronic Warfare. Sheean was also the runner up for compulsion to impersonate. In Tickets from $19.90 Greg Theodosiadis Submarine Fighting Efficiency Award for demonstrating the guise of the local chief justice, proficiency in all aspects of warfare, training, safety and [BOCS transaction fees may President Maniac finds himself in the weapons handling. apply] bowels of police headquarters conducting his own investigation Media inquiries to: into a suspected case of police Karen Herrmann misconduct. Marketing, Publicity & Development Manager Terrorism – Can You Help Fight It? Nobel Prize winner, Dario Fo, struck comedy gold with his Black Swan Theatre Company masterpiece Accidental Death Tel: 08 6389 0311 [ext. 3] Counter terrorism preparedness is heavily dependant on YES YOU CAN! of an Anarchist. A satirical Mob: 0413 159 987 community support to ensure that our emergency services response to serious events – [email protected] YOU CAN HELP OUR EMERGENCY have the best opportunity to rehearse mobilization and deal SERVICES with mass casualties that may arise from terrorist incidents. PLAN FOR IT The WA Police and its partners extend to RSL members the invitation to register their interest to assist in the above Western Australia is hosting an upcoming counter national counter terrorism exercise as volunteer role players. terrorism exercise designed to test the capabilities of emergency services to deal with the mass casualties Members interested in having there names placed on the that may result from a terrorist incident. list for potential participants are requested to apply in writing as follows: The Western Australia Police and its partners, invite members of the RSL who are suitable to participate in RSL WA Branch / WAPOL counter terrorism activities to volunteer as role players for Training Exercise Coordinator the purpose of the exercise. It is envisaged that a majority PO Box Y 3023 of role players will act as wounded and trapped members East St Georges Terrace, Perth WA 6832 of the public in a collapsed building scenario in the CBD. Or The exercise commences on Tuesday 13 June 2006 and concludes on Thursday 15 June 2006. It is anticipated that RSL WA Branch / WAPOL the majority of role players will be required on Tuesday Training Exercise Coordinator 13th June 2006 (FOR AN ESTIMATED 12 HOUR PERIOD). Email : [email protected] Veterans… did you know that the Department of Veterans’ Affairs provides: • A personalised telephone service, answered by staff here in Western Australia?

By calling 1300 551 918 you can contact the Veterans Affairs Network (VAN) where a Customer Service Officer can answer a range of questions relating to DVA services and entitlements.

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• An outreach programme. DVA staff travel around the state to provide a personalised service to veterans and their families living in outer metropolitan and regional areas. Please call 1300 551 918 to enquire about the next visit to your area. 8 THE LISTENING POST April/May 2006 The Long-Tan New programme to Dental Clinic improve younger Project veterans’ lifestyle In April 2005, South West individuals. Donations have been members and supporters of the acknowledged and thanks extended, RAR Association WA Branch, but once again the sincere gratitude The needs of younger veterans have been People interested in the programme can contact Mr Phil undertook a project to raise of the association, the organising recognised with a programme designed to improve Steele on 9535 9154 or Damian Pavlinovich on 0413 244 631. US$25,000 to equip a dental committee, the AVVRG and I’m sure their wellbeing. clinic at Long-Tan in Vietnam as the people of the community of Contacts part of the Australian Veterans’ Long-Tan, is expressed to all who Younger veterans are generally those who have served in Philip Steele, Younger Veterans Working Group. T 9535 9154 the Australian Defence Force in various peace keeping, Damian Pavlinovich, Wellness by Design. T 0413 244 631 Vietnam Reconstruction Group have played a part. peace making, and peace time service since 1975. Some (The AVVRG) Long-Tan The final activity undertaken for this of those theatres of operation include East Timor, Community Health Project, in Afghanistan, Somalia, Rwanda and the Gulf War. Background Information – Younger conjunction with the Socialist project was a luncheon held at the Veterans Working Group Republic of Vietnam. Busselton RSL on Saturday the 4th of Many of these servicemen and women suffer from similar February. Over 70 people attended health issues as experienced by Vietnam Veterans Younger Veterans include all ex-service men and women This project is aimed at improving the luncheon and the amount raised including post traumatic stress disorder, depression, social who have served, and are still serving, in the Australian the health and conditions of the including donations was just over isolation, and chronic illness / injury. Defence Force post Vietnam. 5000 or so inhabitants of the $1800. Our thanks to the RAR The programme is funded by the Department of Veterans’ The Younger Veterans Working Group WA arose from a community of Long-Tan. As part of Association WA Branch State Affairs through a Veterans and Community Grant. meeting in the home of a younger veteran in Mandurah, this project the AVVRG has built a President, Ken Barrington, who which was attended by members of the local RSL, the polyclinic in Long-Tan which will addressed the crowd and also the Known as the Younger Veterans Exercise Programme (YVEP) State Secretary of the Western Australian RSL and house as well as the dental facility, keynote speaker, Arthur Edgar, it provides supervised group exercise, health education, and members from Department of Veterans' Affairs, and the physiotherapy/occupational therapy Deputy Commissioner of the a support network of people with similar issues. Vietnam Veterans Counselling Service. rooms, a women’s health facility and Department of Veterans’ Affairs for It is the first programme of its kind in Australia to address A subsequent meeting was held at the State Office of the medical rooms. Two of the rooms at his most informative discourse. the specific needs of younger veterans. the polyclinic have been made Special thanks must of course be RSL attended by representatives of the broader ex-service community. available for the dental clinic. The extended to the President and The YVEP is based on the very successful Heart Health Programme for Vietnam Veterans, which has been project also includes the installation members of the Busselton RSL for running in WA since 2000. This led to three Younger Veterans Forums, which were of 300 composting toilets into providing such an excellent venue, held at the Air Force Memorial Estate, Bull Creek. The residences in Long-Tan. the staff to prepare and serve the Spokesman for the Younger Veterans Working Group, forums were attended by younger veterans plus DVA, the meal and provide such great service Philip Steele, said that previously there was no Vietnam Veterans Counselling Service, Holly Wood The amount of US$25,000 equates to at the bar. programme tailored to younger veterans. Private Hospital and Defence. approximately A$33,500 at today’s exchange rate and that target has Bob Wood “There is the Heart Health Programme for Vietnam Many issues were raised during the forums and are still now been exceeded. The exact final RAR Association WA Branch Veterans but the younger men and women were not able being followed up today. One of those issues was the to access it because they didn’t serve in Vietnam. figure which has been raised is yet to Long-Tan Dental Clinic Project need for something similar to the Heart Health be calculated but is expected to be in Project Co-Ordinator “What we needed was pretty much the same proven Programme, but for Younger Veterans. the vicinity of A$35,000. The majority programme but modified to suit our needs. Arthur Edgar, Deputy Contact of this amount has been raised by “We consulted many Ex-Service Organisations and their Philip Steele, Younger Veterans Working Group. T 9535 9154 extremely generous donations from Commissioner of the DVA Addressing the Luncheon younger members and discovered that many of them many different organisations and wanted to improve their physical and mental wellbeing Background Information – Wellness but lacked motivation and direction due to depression, by Design feelings of isolation, and anxiety about starting something new in an unfamiliar environment,” he said. Wellness by Design has been the WA provider of a similar programme, the Heart Health Programme for Vietnam Seniors Realty The Younger Veterans Working Group has linked with Veterans, since February 2000. Wellness by Design to conduct the YVEP due to its six Seniors Realty was created award winning financial specialist years of experience providing the Heart Health The WA programme was rated number one in a national exclusively for Seniors with the aim who is passionate about protecting Programme for Vietnam Veterans in Western Australia. evaluation conducted in 2001. to protect them and their assets. your interests. A pilot programme is to be undertaken in Mandurah as a Over the past six years Wellness by Design has gained Seniors Realty is operated by Seniors Seniors Realty also encourages high level of need has already been identified in this area. considerable knowledge, expertise and experience in who love their job and staying active family members to be involved in working with veterans and understands the unique issue in the community. They take the time the process. Other groups are planned for Rockingham and Perth’s northern and southern suburbs. and problems faced by veterans. to listen to what people want and If you would like to know more when they want it, removing worry Mr Steele said his research had revealed that many The company has more than 10 years experience in and stress when selling the family about Seniors Realty, call 1300-473- younger veterans held feelings of social isolation and low providing exercise programmes, undertaking health home among the many concerns that 646 and we will post you out our self-esteem. assessments and conducting health education workshops. Information Pack. seniors have is how their pension “We also found high levels of unhealthy lifestyles caused Wellness director and YVEP project manager, Damian and entitlements will be affected and Seniors Realty by their PTSD, depression, anxiety and stress. Pavlinovich, is a qualified exercise physiologist who has what happens if they sell before there – No Rush been involved with the health and fitness industry for is somewhere else to live. “This was seen in weight gain, alcohol and drug abuse, more than 10 years. This has included roles as project – No Pressure and a lack of motivation to change.” officer with Sports Medicine Australia, as fitness coach for No need to worry, as we have an – No Worries. Wellness by Design director, Damian Pavlinovich, said the WAFL umpires, lecturer at TAFE and as an exercise aim of the YVEP was to help younger veterans get back to physiologist in exercise rehabilitation. Returned soldiers from the 2/32nd a healthier lifestyle to alleviate or prevent serious illness. The fitness instructors and health professionals who will “Our programme involves regular exercise sessions in conduct the YVEP are all qualified with relevant industry Battalion and family members of 2/32nd groups of 10 to 15 veterans plus education workshops on experience. All have been involved with the Heart Health everything from diet and nutrition, back care, stress Programme for Vietnam Veterans or involved with Old soldiers are invited to gathering for lunch at the Ruth management and a few other topics that are always of counselling and group facilitation with the Vietnam assemble in St Georges Terrace Watson Playground area at Kings interest to our participants. Veterans Counselling Services, and have an understanding of the nature and issues related to working with veterans. and march behind the 2/32nd Park (entry off Kings Park Rd near “The programme will be conducted over 12 months and banner on ANZAC Day. Families tennis courts) after the march. includes health assessments at the beginning and end of Contact are also invited to an informal Contact Pauline Tonkin 92916026. the course,” he added. Damian Pavlinovich, Wellness by Design. T 0413 244 631 Volunteers Pingat Jasa Malaysia needed Many of your ex British Malaya/Malaysia/Borneo for Ex-British applicants living in Australia. Veteran members may not be aware that Her Majesty the Queen, on the advice of the British Government, Applications for the PJM, and also applications by next- I am currently testing a Meat Consumption Questionnaire to be used of-kin for the PJM for deceased Veterans, may be in research projects investigating the relationship between meat has recently approved the restricted award of the Pingat Jasa Malaysia (Malaysian Service Medal) by downloaded from the NMBVA UK website on consumption and disease conditions. To test the questionnaire, we need www.nmbva.co.uk or by writing to me at the above volunteers ( men and women) aged between 40-79 years residing in the Malaysian Government but as a keepsake (i.e. not to be worn in line with other medals). address. The Ministry of Defence Veterans’ Agency also Western Australia to help us out by completing two Meat has similar details. Their website is Consumption Questionnaire three weeks apart. Australian and New Zealand Veterans have already been approved unrestricted wearing of the medal. www.veteransagency.mod.uk If you would like to help me out to test the questionnaire, please contact As a separate issue there is a move amongst Ex-British me by: Generally, the criteria are for Veterans and certain civilians (i.e., British police serving with the Veterans to have the restriction as a keepsake lifted so Tel: 6488 2530 (between 9am and 5pm, Monday to Friday) or Malayan/Royal Malaysian Police, civil servants, etc) to that the PJM can be worn in line with other medals as can Australian and New Zealand Veterans. A website has Email: [email protected] have served for thirty days or more in the Malayan Emergency and/or the Indonesian Confrontation been constructed by Barry Fleming of Berkshire, UK: On behalf of the study team I’d like to thank you for helping us. between 31 August 1957 and 12 August 1966. Those www.fight4thepjm.org which will give you all the who served in the Malayan Emergency prior to August information. He, and George Fleming (no relation) of Yours sincerely, 1957 are excluded as Malaysia had not been formed and Northern Ireland, have been very active with many others in getting the original non acceptance of the award by the Mehdi Tabatabaei Malaya was still a British colony at that time. (I cannot British Government overturned. PhD candidate, MD enter into correspondence on this). Western Australian Bowel Health Study The Ministry of Defence (UK) is co-ordinating the Yours sincerely Visit us at: applications through the National Malaya and Borneo Adrian P. Rogers http://www.dph.uwa.edu.au/welcome/research/cancer/cancer/wabohs Veterans’ Association and I have been appointed by Ex British Co-ordinater for the PJM NM&BVA Australia to collect applications for the PJM National Malaya & Borneo Veterans’ Association THE LISTENING POST April/May 2006 9 10 THE LISTENING POST April/May 2006 The Returned & Services League Financial Services ADVERTORIAL over a number of years through my relatives Many, retirees are ‘asset rich but cash flow limiting any impost on existing pensions. and am delighted to continue to be of service poor’, and live on aged/service pension and We are all aware of the “Greying” of to the veteran community and their families. some compensation payments. (Why?) How to look objectively at your assets and Australia, the “Grey Nomads” but are we consider their true value over time. aware of how much of this impacts on We (TFS) believe the issues such as those We want to discuss with members the major you as RSL members? In particular your listed below are areas in which we can help concerns as retirees and the main mistakes Retirement planning, where to get the information and who to trust. financial future. advise members and their families on made which give rise to some of the problems with their finances for the future. My name is Chris Rule and the RSL has financial strategies for the future. Reverse mortgages. The devil in disguise for a recently appointed my financial planning Over the next few issues of the Listening Post, valuable alternative to the retirement village For example, it is now common knowledge lifestyle. The pros and cons of both. practice “Tailormade Financial Strategies” that:- we will be examining a range of issues and (TFS), to its collective of service providers some new solutions to answering enquiries Enquiries should be directed to “Tailormade with a view to providing advice to members Ninety percent of Australians will retire on the and issues that impact on members and their Financial Services”, as follows: on issues like retirement planning, and poverty line with an annual fixed income of financial futures. planning for the future whilst in retirement. less than $21,000. Phone: Chris Rule 9249 8180 We initially will be looking at: Fax: 9249 7400 I have been involved with the RSL and other In WA, many older workers and retirees have ESO’s, at various times in voluntary positions no nest egg for the future. How to increase cash flow for members Email: [email protected] Commemorative Life’s easier with a scooter ANZAC Pin On April 23, The Sunday Times launches the 2006 Let Rosie give you some tips commemorative ANZAC Pin. This year's pin, which depicts Since Scooters Australia was established in 1990, ‘Rosie’ has a lone soldier against a sky blue background, can be been our happy mascot. Rosie represents all the freedom, fun bought for $2 with a token and mobility that a scooter can open up for you. from The Sunday Times on Sunday, April 23, 2006. Net We’ve developed a list of Rosie’s Scooter Tips. 15 simple but proceeds from the sale of the pin will go to the RSL Foundation which provides welfare really useful tips for safe enjoyment of your scooter. Things like: services for the veteran community. The Sunday Times Editor, Brett McCarthy, said Scooter ‘road rules’ are the same as for a pedestrian the project would assist the efforts of the RSL and provide an additional vehicle for the Lean forward when starting on a slope people of Australia to recognise the extraordinary courage and self-sacrifice of Australians on Anzac Day. Approach gutters, ramps and slopes straight on "We hope our readers will once again get behind this campaign and buy the At Scooters Australia, we’ll do much more than sell you a scooter. commemorative pin that they can wear as a We’ll match your needs to a scooter from our broad range of makes and models. We won’t leave you until you sign of their respect," said Mr McCarthy. understand our Safety Checklist. And we’ll be here, in the years to come, to regularly service your scooter. "We hope to make another considerable contribution to the RSL this year," said Mr For information or FREE home demonstrations McCarthy. 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Families of RSL Members are eligible to Transferring from join Navy Health. another fund If you are eligible, so are your children, It is easy to switch to Navy Health from your regardless of their age or martial status. current health fund, just fill in the If you are unsure of your eligibility status, application form in the Navy Health Product please call the Navy Health team on 1300 30 brochure and request a clearance certificate. 6289 (NAVY). Navy Health will organise the rest for you. Why take out private We will arrange for your cover to be health cover? cancelled and, providing you have served all your waiting periods (including those for The public health care system under pre-existing conditions) and transfer to an Medicare provides cover for many medical equivalent level of cover with Navy Health, and hospital needs. However, there are you won’t have to serve any waiting sometimes significant waiting lists and limitations on where, when and by whom periods. particular services can be provided. Navy Health recognises previous Taking out private health cover with Navy membership years with other health funds Health allows you and your family to access and invites new members to join Navy the health provider of your choice with the Health at the level that they are currently at. timing of your choice. For instance, if a member with a previous Navy Health offers members competitive Under the current Lifetime Health Cover Join a fund that belongs fund had accumulated 10 years of cover, health cover packages with a scheme, if you do not take out private health to the members then that member would be entitled to comprehensive range of benefits. Navy cover before 1st July following your 31st receive benefits at the 10 year benefit level Health members can be guaranteed the As a not-for-profit health fund, there are no birthday you will pay an additional 2% on offered by Navy Health. security of knowing that their health cover the base premium for every year you are dividends to any shareholders. Over 90% of needs are protected. aged over 30, up to a maximum of 70%. contributions are paid back to members in the form of benefits. Request a brochure today! The Federal Government’s rebate has made Save on your tax. If you are single and Once accepted as a member of Navy Health, Ton find our more information on Navy Health’s private health cover even earning over $50,000 per annum, or a family you and your family are entitled to life time our comprehensive and competitive range more affordable. earning in excess of $100,000 per annum, membership eligibility. of health cover options, please visit the With Lifetime Health Cover it has never been you will be required to pay an additional 1% Navy Health website at a better time to consider a health cover Medicare surcharge tax, unless you have Claims Made Easy package to suit your needs. Lifetime Health private hospital cover. This additional 1% www.navyhealth.com.au or call the Navy Cover is a Federal Government initiative that tax surcharge is over and above the usual By simply swiping your membership card at Health team on 1300 30 6289, to request a rewards people for taking out hospital cover 1.5% Medicare tax levy. So if you fall into participating health care providers Navy copy of the full Navy Health Product and at an early age and maintaining that cover this category, you can pay less tax by taking Health members can claim automatically Application brochure. throughout their lifetime. out private hospital cover. after their treatment. 12 THE LISTENING POST April/May 2006 Military Antiques Warehouse

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Hi Everyone PROGRAM: Please join us at who may be interested on being on Most members of the public This ANZAC Day Army Cadets are ANZAC Cottage for the last service in our mailing list, please feel free to would not be aware that “Army providing vital support all over our Well it’s another year here Australia. It’s a short service and will pass our contact details along. Please Cadets” in Western Australia state. In today’s City of Perth march already! We hope you all had a give you a chance to have a wander remember if you change your email have a history dating back to you will see cadets carrying lovely Christmas and are through ANZAC Cottage, which was address or “snail” mail address please 1893 when military drill was banners and flags for our veterans enjoying the New Year. We had a built by 400 people in one day for advise us or if you have an email introduced into the curriculum from past conflicts. great 2005, with lots of different the first WA solider wounded in address now let us know as this is a for schools. The first cadet unit events where we caught up with Gallipoli – Private John Porter. cheaper way for us to get our in WA was established in 1908. In addition the formed body of many of you again and met some information to you. All our paper & As such they have provided cadets consists of members from new people. And once again we RSVP: Just bring along your family postage is generously donated!! both excellent youth training most Perth metropolitan cadet have many more things planned & friends and a ready source of members units. Also present is the Swan for the coming year. So read on And now you’ve reached the end! for the ADF for over 100 years. Regiment Cadet Drum Corps for all the news on past events We hope to have some events marching with cadets under the and our plans for the year, and we COMING SOON… organised soon and to see you on During the 1950’s-1975 all Army control of Lieutenant Peter Jones. cadet units were school based at hope to catch up with you soon. ANZAC Day. We look forward to high schools all over WA and the INFORMATION EVENING your suggestions for the website and The members of the 2/28 Battalion Cadet Unit staff were actually high (Swan Regiment) Association have KV FAMILY BRUNCH An information evening is in the Kids Discussion Group. If you have school teachers. Due to the change any questions, comments or donated funds to equip the Drum NOVEMBER 2005 process of being planned. We will let of government this very successful Corps. After the Services march you know more details as we finalise concerns we’d love to hear from you. scheme was disbanded in 1975. On 19th November last year we had providing support to the old them, and will let you know the date Remember Kids of Veterans is about: soldiers that helped make the our family brunch in Kings Park. and times when they are confirmed. Army cadets were re-raised on 1 First off the KV team would like to Support - Education - October 1976 under the umbrella Drum Corps a reality. Communication Network thank those of you who came along. KIDS DISCUSSION GROUP of the Australian Army and the The Army Cadet body is under the It was fantastic to see you all and That’s all for now! State Government, with the Federal command of Cadet Under Officer have the chance to catch up; we are Last year we floated the idea of Government becoming involved in Brendan Paul, the State Adjutant. hoping to have it again this year. For running a “kids only” session where Natassja, Rachel, Tracey, Angela, 1999. Greater responsibility for the Accompanying the Army Cadets those of you who couldn’t make it you can come and talk in an Danielle, Andrea &Meredith running of cadet units was placed State Banner is the Cadet Regimental on the community with support you might like to check out the environment where there are only Sergeant Major Chloe van de Velde. Contact us: 9333 8091 or from Army Reserve Units. photos to see how much fun was other kids of veterans. We haven’t [email protected] or The “Banner” is being carried by had by all. The Harley rides and had a lot of feedback as yet, but www.kovwa.org Now that the Army has embedded CUO Newnham of Christ Church fairy floss went down a treat, and the thought we would put it out there the Army Cadets into its system we Grammar School Cadet Unit and the face painting was excellent once again to see if anyone was interested. The Hollywood Clinic – Hollywood see an enhancement of equipment, escort are Cadet Warrant Officers again, with both the big and little It’s nothing too formal or serious, we Private Hospital Monash Avenue, support and training being provided Class Two Stegler from 502 Army kids making the most of it. are proposing to meet on a Saturday Nedlands. for the cadets. There are 27 Army Cadet Unit and Robertson from 57 mid morning for a few hours to Cadet Units in WA, including three Army Cadet Unit. discuss issues that relate to you! school – based units at Christchurch Grammar, Guildford Grammar and Army Cadets are a very worthwhile It would be run in conjunction with St. Josephs School Cadet Unit activity and prepare the youth of VVCS and most likely at Hollywood Northam, spread from Albany in the today to be better citizens of Hospital. If you would be interested south to Port Hedland in the north tomorrow. Queries regarding the in attending or have any queries, and Kalgoorlie in the east. The total Army Cadets should be directed to questions or even suggestions for number of Army Cadets in WA is their headquarters at Leeuwin such an event please contact us. around 1500 members. Barracks on (08) 9311 2545. OTHER NEWS The big kids enjoy the treats too! WEBSITE ANZAC COTTAGE 90TH We are in the process of constructing ANZAC Club BIRTHDAY a new website; you can check it out at www.kovwa.org. Hopefully we On Saturday 11th February a will have lots of information, it will be KV Member Rachel getting face celebration was held for the 90th easier for you to find what you’re painted. Activities birthday of ANZAC Cottage. For those looking for, and to get links to other of you that aren’t aware of the cottage, sites and support services, as well as With the recent appointment “members will need to keep watch it was built by 400 people in one day an easy way for you to recommend us of Sarah Scott as Club Manager, on our Blackboard Menu’ and it is for the first WA solider wounded in to other people you may know. We Sarah is very keen to introduce also envisaged to introduce Gallipoli – Private John Porter. It is welcome any feedback or suggestions a whole range of new activities breakfasts at approximately $10.00 now owned and maintained by the on anything you would like to see on for Club Members. Amongst for bacon, eggs and toast along Vietnam Veterans’ Association, who the sight, and we will keep you these new activities a proposal with coffee and a fruit juice. threw the birthday bash. The KV team posted on its progress. We hope to for Wine & Cheese tastings for Sarah herself is very keen to attended, and it was a great night. have it fully up and running soon! afternoons, a Wine Club where Thanks to the VVA for inviting us emphasise the ‘ANZAC Club’ is for Our Tasmanian friends have a members can purchase top the members, guests and families along to share the celebrations. We quality wines both local and hope you all get a chance to visit the website running which may be of and it is essential for this new interest to some of you. To check it overseas varieties. facility to achieve its full potential it cottage at some point, as it’s a great Family fun in the park. piece of ANZAC heritage. out got to: www.austsdvv.org . Ms Scott proposes to move with needs to have support of the ‘high tech’ and have ANZAC Club veteran community and in UPCOMING AND FINALLY… activities and functions posted onto particular RSL members. the internet which will be headed So if you have any suggestions for EVENTS Let us know what you think about ‘Diary of Events’. Sarah is also activities and functions that you the events we have planned or if you proposing to have a forum for would like to participate in with ANZAC DAY SERVICE know of an event you think we guest speakers on specific topics, your unit or sub-branch contact the should be involved in. You are DATE: Tuesday 25th April which will include meals from a Club Manager, Sarah Scott on (08) welcome to share this newsletter comprehensive Club menu. 9287 3714 or email TIME: 5.30pm with your family, as your partner, [email protected] children and parents are also KV Committee at Kings Park It is also proposed to introduce VENUE: ANZAC Cottage welcome to attend any KV events. Brunch (L to R): Angela, Danielle, daily specials at $7.00, Sarah says Denis Connelly 38 Kalgoorlie Street, Mount Hawthorn Additionally, if you know of anyone Natassja, Rachel, Andrea & Tracey. PrPrecisionecision ccustustomom framingframing ofof yyourour prpreciousecious memorabiliamemorabilia

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PERTH LEGACY INC SUBMARINERS ASSOC (AUSTRALIA President: Noel Monks. Secretary: Jack BRANCH) Unit Associations McRoberts. Contact: Legacy House, 64 Mill President: Alan Jameson Ph: 9457 1715; Point Rd, South Perth 6151; Ph: 9367 5799. Secretary/Correspondence: Mike Pearson, AGM 6:30pm 3rd Wed Nov. 19/198 St Kilda Rd, Rivervale 6103; Ph: The Editor of The Listening Post reminds all Unit Associations that it is the 9277 3741 Email: [email protected] RAAF NURSING SERVICE BRANCH responsibility of each to keep its information for this section up to date at State RAAF ASSOC (WA DIVISION) THE AUSTRALIAN FEDERATION OF Headquarters. Changes to the Office Bearers must be in writing. Only President: Jeanie Harrison ARRC; Ph: 9527 TOTALLY AND PERMANENTLY President & Secretary’s details with meetings information will be published. 8037. Correspondence/Secretary: Sue Szalay, INCAPACITATED EX SERVICE MEN & Box 7 AFME, Bull Creek Dve, Bull Creek WOMEN WA BRANCH INC. 6149. Email: [email protected] President: Alan Wheatley. AIRBORNE FORCES ASSOC OF WA (INC) Meetings: 11am 4th Mon (if holiday, Tue) 93 Tamar St, Palmyra 6157; Ph: 9339 1483; Meeting/social events as arranged. Correspondence/Secretary: Neville Clark, monthly (Feb to Nov), Belmont RSL Hall, Email: [email protected]. Meetings: PO Box 1008, Bentley 6983; Ph: 9332 4999, President: Jim Ward; Correspondence/ Leake St. AGM Nov. Committee meetings: as RAAF VIETNAM VETERANS’ ASSOC Fax: 9332 6633, email: [email protected]. Secretary: Mick Coyle OAM JP, 34 Tern required. Annual Wreath Laying: August. (WA BRANCH) Meetings: 10:30am 2nd Tue monthly Loop, Yangebup 6164; Ph 9417 2570, BORNEO PRISONERS OF WAR Other social functions: as arranged. President: Barry Wanstall; Ph: 9447 1720. (except Jan). Lunches: Everyday. Email: [email protected]. Meetings: 2nd RELATIVES ASSOC OF WA INC Email: [email protected] Wed at 11:30 a.m., ANZAC Club President: Allan Cresswell; Ph: 9401 7574. HMAS HOBART ASSOC Correspondence/Secretary: Des Pryce, 164 THE ROYAL GREEN JACKETS ASSOC AIRCREW ASSOC Correspondence/Secretary: Ken Jones, 10 President: Trevor Cangemi JP; Ph: 9332 Giles Ave, Padbury 6025; Ph: 0407 997 Correspondence/Chairman: Chris McDonald, Carnwrath Way, Duncraig 6023; Ph: 9448 7721 Correspondence/Secretary: Gareth 679. Email: [email protected]. Email: 106 Alfreda Ave, Noramnda 6062; Ph: 9275 Chairman: George Oliver; Ph: 9337 7163. 2415. Meetings: AGM June. Watts, 13 Blackburne Drv, Kelmscott 6111; [email protected]. Meetings: Contact 0587, email: [email protected] . Correspondence/Secretary: Basil Lofthouse, Ph: 9495 1541 Secretary. Secretary: Geoff Tarbin; 81 Amazon Dve, 81/177 Dampier Ave, Kallaroo 6025; Ph 9402 BRITISH EX-SERVICES ASSOC INC Mandurah 6210; Ph: 9581 2385, email: 0962. Meetings: Bi-monthly as arranged. President: Dave Clarke; Ph: 9309 1046. HMAS WARRAMUNGA ASSOC RAAF 467-463 LANCASTER SQUADRON [email protected] Meetings: Monthly, ALLIED MERCHANT SEAMAN ASSOC Correspondence/Secretary: Jean Harris, 20 President: Patricia Ingham OAM; Ph: 9271 ASSOC WESTERN AUSTRALIA contact Chairman for details. (WA BRANCH) Roydon Way, Girrawheen 6064; Ph: 9247 1826. Correspondence/Secretary: Tom President: Kevin McGrath; Ph: 9245 5615. 1009. Meetings: 1:30pm 4th Tue monthly, Oakley, 41 Adderley St, Mt Claremont Correspondence/Secretary: Jim Quinn, 9 THE ROYAL MARINES ASSOCIATION President: Capt. John Cook OAM; Citiplace Community Centre, Perth 6010; Ph: 9384 3042 Redcourt Rd, Attadale 6156; Ph: 9330 4151. President: Mr Allan Buckley. Correspondence/Secretary: Jack Edwards, Railway Station. AGM 17 Nov. Meetings: Quarterly, RAAF Assoc Bull Creek. Secretary/Correspondence: Mr Bert 1 Cromer Rd, Brentwood 6153; Ph 364 HQ 1 ATF ASSOCIATION Macdonald 31 Firmstone Circle, Landsdale, 8793. Meetings: Last Tues at 11:00 a.m, City BRITISH SOUTH AFRICAN POLICE Contact: John Burrows, 26 Eckersley RAE ASSOC OF WA (INC.) 6065. Treasurer: Mrs Sandie Reid. & Tattersalls Bowling Club, Plain St, East REGIMENTAL ASSOC (AUSTRALIA BRANCH) Heights, Winthrop 6150, Ph: 9310 7061, President: Michael Ryan OAM; Ph: 9307 2385; Perth. AGM: Last Tue in June at 11:00 a.m. President: Robert Gates; Ph: 9446 1569. Email: [email protected] Meetings: Email: [email protected]. Correspondence/ TRIBAL CLASS DESTROYERS ASSOC (WA) ARTIC CONVOYS VETERANS ASSOC Correspondence/Secretary: John Seward, ANZAC Day. Newsletter ‘Red Rat’. Secretary: Neville Clark, 26 Linthorne Way, President: Jim Maloney; Ph: 9341 2557. 9/17 Epsom Ave, Redcliffe 6104; Ph: 9277 Balga 6061; Ph: 9342 5808: Email: Correspondence/Secretary: Jack Le Cras, President: Mr Geoff Taylor.; 3396. Meetings: ANZAC House. KOREA & SOUTH EAST ASIA VETERANS’ [email protected]. Meetings: 2nd 10 Kenton Crt, Kingsley 6026; Ph: 9409 Correspondence/Secretary: Mr Ted Slinger, ASSOC (INC.) WA BRANCH Sun bi-monthly (Feb-Oct), 13 Fd Sqn RAE, 1014, Fax: 9309 5807. Villa 156 Parkland Villas, 52-54 Liege St, BURMA STAR ASSOC WA BRANCH President: Garry Burgoyne; Ph: 9276 6248, Sappers Way, Irwin Barracks, Karrakatta. Woodlands 6018; Ph 9446 4540, Email: President Robert Deane-Spread; Ph: 9419 Fax: 9276 6352. Correspondence/ Secretary: VA & AAMWS ASSOC [email protected] Meetings: 6 to 2247. Correspondence/Secretary: Vivienne Alex McMorland, 11 Beneen Elbow, Sth RATS OF TOBRUK ASSOC (WA BRANCH) President: Glyn Cody; Ph: 9341 3323. 8 times per year at various venues. Holmes, 11 Doonan Rd, Nedlands 6009; Guildford 6055; Ph: 6278 1372. Meetings: INC (disbanded 3 September 2002) Correspondence/Secretary: Ena McGinn, 9 ASSOC OF WRENS WA BRANCH Ph: 9386 1495. Meetings: 10:30am 3rd Wed 10am 2nd Sat quarterly (from Mar), Correspondence/Liaison Officer: Betty Castile St, Wembley Downs 6019; Ph: 9446 monthly, ANZAC Club. AGM: Jun. Canning-Victoria Park Sub-Branch, 162 Rumble, 13/19 Byron Rd, Kalamunda 3742. Meetings: Monthly at members’ President: Audrey Mantle; Ph: 9300 4749. Wharf St, Cannington. AGM 2nd Sat Mar. 6076; Ph: 9293 2723. homes – contact Secretary for information. Correspondence/Secretary: Myra Olsson, BURMA STAR ASSOC – WANNEROO BRANCH 2/57 Point Walter Road, Bicton 6157; Ph: President: Tony Manuel; Ph: 9569 1191. MANDURAH-MURRAY VIETNAM REGULAR DEFENCE FORCES WELFARE VIETNAM LOGISTIC SUPPORT 9319 8382. Meetings: Bi-Monthly: 1st Thurs Correspondence/Secretary: Rupert Platel, VETERANS’ GROUP ASSOC WA BRANCH VETERANS’ ASSOC (WA) INC (from Feb) at 10.00 am, Gallipoli Room 1/49 Banksia St, Joondanna 6060; Ph: 9444 President: George Bullock; Ph: 9535 3458. President: Wg Cdr Leo James Correspondence/ President: Peter Flockhart CD; Ph: 9493 1532. ANZAC House. AGM 1st Thurs at 10.00 am 4914. Meetings: 2nd Wed monthly, 1/49 Correspondence/Secretary: Colin Cross, Secretary: Brian Cooper OAM JP, PO Box 3244, Correspondence/Secretary: Ron Tuckwell, AUSTRALIAN ARMY TRAINING TEAM Banksia St, Joondanna. PO Box 2203, Mail Centre, Mandurah 6210; Yokine 6060; Ph: 9409 6577. Meetings: 1st Wed PO Box 1588, Subiaco 6904 Meetings: 7:00pm VIETNAM (WA BRANCH) INC Ph: 9586 2632; email: [email protected]; of the month at 2:00 p.m., Victoria League, 3rd Tue bi-monthly (Feb-Oct), Naval CATALINA CLUB OF WA website: www.mmvg.net. Onslow Rd, Shenton Park. Association, 71 West Pde, East Perth. President: Tony Thorp; Ph: 9525 1294. President: Robert Cross; Ph: 9446 3219. Correspondence/Secretary: Terry Correspondence/Secretary: Anthony Fell, 2615 MIDDLE EAST VAD ASSOC (WA) ROYAL AUSTRALIAN ARMOURED W.A.A.A.F. BRANCH Whitwarn, 9 The Crest, Jandakot 6164; Ph: Richardson Rd, Parkerville 6081; Ph: 9295 President: Joan Dowson MBE OAM; Ph: CORPS ASSOC WA BRANCH President: Mrs. Aline Costello, Ph: 9313 5649 9414 8453. Meetings: after ANZAC Day. 4397. Meetings: 10:30am 2nd Thu quarterly 9384 6712. Correspondence/Secretary: President: Terence Stidwell; Ph: 9307 3677. Secretary: Mrs. Gwen McRae; Ph: 9311 4238. AGM 2nd Mon Jul. Birthday 31 Aug. (from Mar), ANZAC House. AGM Jun. Laura Fealy, 156/10 Morrison St, Como Correspondence/Secretary: Peter Olsen, 8 Meetings: 2nd Monday at 10.45am, Meg Others in quarterly newsletters. 6152; Ph: 9313 0456; Meetings: As called. Kepher Cl, Mullaloo 6027; Ph: 9459 7275. Olive Room RAAF Association, BULLCREEK. DEFENCE RESERVES ASSOC (WA BRANCH) Meetings: General 2:30pm, 24Aug, 30Nov, AUSTRALIAN EX-SERVICES ATOMIC NATIONAL MALAYA & BORNEO WA DIVISION WILD GEESE SURVIVORS ASSOC INC President: Richard Cook AM RFD; Ph: 10 Light Horse Throssell Club, Irwin 9321 5571. Correspondence/Secretary: VETERANS’ ASSOC OF AUSTRALIA WA Barracks, Karrakatta. AGM Feb. INTERNATIONAL (INC) President: Max Kimber; Ph: 9304 5201; Greg Wilson RFD, 4 Florian Pl, Duncraig BRANCH (WHITFORDS) Correspondence/CO: Bernie Newsham, 30 Correspondence/Secretary: Len 6023; Ph: 9448 8213. Meetings: 7:30pm 1st President: Barry Sharman; Ph: 9300 1006; ROYAL AIR FORCES ASSOCIATION 1210 Mornington St, Armadale 6112; Ph: Hollingsworth, PO Box 3272, Yokine, 6060; Mon, Irwin Barracks Officers Mess. AGM: Correspondence/Secretary: JR (Jack) BRANCH 94973381. Secretary: Ruth Lanigan; Ph: Ph: 9349 1714 Meetings: Bi-monthly: 3rd 4th Sat in Feb at 11:00 a.m. Babbage, 18 Laythorn Rd, Nollamara 6061; President: Maurice McFayden; Ph: 9401 9342 7038. Meetings: 3rd Monday at 10am. Monday (from Feb) at 11:00 a.m, Belmont Ph: 9349 0826; Email: 5839. Correspondence/Secretary: Eddie AGM 10am 3rd Sat Nov, Golden Bay Hall. RSL Hall, Leake St, Belmont. AGM: April EXTREMELY DISABLED WAR VETERANS’ [email protected]. Meetings: Bi- Pring,5 Walmsley Drive, Noranda 6062; Ph: CB radio sessions Mon 7:30pm & Wed ASSOC OF AUSTRALIA AUSTRALIAN LEGION OF EX-SERVICEMEN monthly Sat at 11am, Whitfords Tavern. 9275 5307. Meetings: 4th Tues at 7.30 p.m. 8pm on Ch 28 LSB. AND WOMEN (INC.) WA BRANCH President: Vic Putland; Ph: 9277 1738. Sportmen’s Club, Stancliffe St, Mt Lawley. Correspondence/Secretary: Sue Plane, PO NATIONAL SERVICEMEN’S ASSOC OF WA RSL BOWLS SECTION President: Lionel Hutchings. Box 362, Greenwood 6924; Ph: 9343 4960. AUSTRALIA (WA BRANCH INC.) ROYAL AUSTRALIAN ARMY NURSING President: Mr A (Tony) Snelling, Ph: 9341 Correspondence /Secretary: Vera Committee Meetings: 10am 4th Wed President: Frank Cocks; Ph: 9364 1023; CORPS ASSOC (WA) INCORPORATED 2148. Correspondence/Secretary: Mr Les Hutchings, 17 St Johns Crt, Kingsley 6026; monthly, Peninsula Tavern Maylands. All Fax: 9364 9289. Correspondence/ President: Nan Anderson; Ph: 9204 5868. Fynmore, 2/42 Reynolds Rd, Mt Pleasant Ph: 9309 9675. Meetings: 2nd Mon monthly, welcome - new memberships invited. Secretary: Brian Prangnell, 19 Brailsford Correspondence/Secretary: Olga Greig 6153; Ph: 9364 1476; Meetings: 3rd Mon at Aranmore Hall, Leederville; 1:30pm 2nd Way, Butler 6036; Ph/Fax: 9562 1502; OAM, 9 Napier Rd, Morley 6062; Ph: 9276 10.00 a.m., Osborne Park Bowling Club, Tue bi-monthly, Navy Club, Fremantle. EX-AUSTRALIAN WOMEN’S LAND ARMY Email: [email protected]. 3493. Meetings: Quarterly. Park St, Tuart Hill. State Council Meetings 3rd Thu monthly, (AWLA) 13th Bde HQ, Irwin Barracks, Karrakatta. President: Mrs Phyl Ptolemy; Ph: 9279 2279. NATIONAL SERVICEMEN’S ASSOC OF ROYAL AUSTRALIAN ARTILLERY ASSOC (WA) WAR VETERAN’S EXTREMELY DISABLED Correspondence/Secretary: Mrs Hilda Gray, AUSTRALIA (WA BRANCH INC.) President: Bruce Campbell. Correspondence/ SOCIETY OF WA INC AUSTRALIAN NAVY IN VIETNAM MANDURAH/MURRAY SUB-BRANCH VETERANS’ WELFARE ASSOC OF WA (INC) 21B Elvira St, Palmyra 6157; Ph: 9339 5391. Secretary: Tom Arnautovic OAM, PO Box President: Bernie Barry, Ph: 9317 3453. Meetings: 4th Thursday, ANZAC House. President: Roly Daily, Ph: 9537 8981 881, Claremont 6910; Ph: 9332 3309; Email: Correspondence/Secretary: Aurelie Bergin, Correspondence/Chairman: Peter Denver Correspondence/Secretary: Marlene Quirk, [email protected]; Website: PO Box 130, Hillarys 6923; Ph: 9402 1476; PO Box 69, North Fremantle 6159; Ph: EX-WRANS ASSOC OF WA PO Box 1699, Mandurah 6210; Ph/Fax: www.artillerywa.org.au. Meetings: Bi-Monthly 1st Wed at 9:45 a.m., 9311 2719, Fax: 9311 2255. Email: President: Joan Aiberti; Ph: 9404 5053. 9534 2117. Meetings: 3rd Thursday of Citiplace Community Centre, Perth [email protected]; Website Correspondence/Secretary: Ronnie Anderson, every month at 10:00 a.m., Mandurah ROYAL AUSTRALIAN NAVY CORVETTES Railway Station. www.ranveteranswelfare.asn.au; Meetings: 48/1140 Wanneroo Rd, Ashby 6065; Ph: 9206 Sportsman’s Club, Dower St, Mandurah. ASSOC (WA) 17th February, 1st June, 10th August, and 2748. Meetings: 12:30pm 2nd Mon monthly, President: Bernie Edmondson, Ph: 9457 5620 WAR WIDOW’S GUILD INC 2nd November at 12.00 pm Leeuwin ANZAC House. AGM noon 2nd Mon Aug. NATIONAL SERVICEMEN’S ASSOC OF Correspondence/Secretary: Jack Shepheard, President: Hazel Donald. Correspondence/ Barracks, East Fremantle (above canteen). AUSTRALIA (WA BRANCH INC.) YORK Unit 45 Ocean Gardens, 60 Kalinda Dve, City Assistant Secretary: Jenny Knight, 15 FAR EAST STRATEGIC RESERVE NAVY SUB-BRANCH AUSTRALIAN RED CROSS Beach 6015; Ph: 9385 8400; Meetings: Plantation St, Menora 6050; Ph: 9371 7470, ASSOCIATION AUST WA DIVISION President: Colin Wright, Ph: 9279 4157, Quarterly 3rd Mon (from Feb). 9371 7465, Fax; 9371 7430, Email: Correspondence/Chairman: Mrs Margot President: Gavin Ryan; Ph: 9385 9800. Correspondence/Secretary: Wilfred [email protected]; Meetings: Stretch, 110 Goderich St, East Perth 6004; Correspondence/Secretary: Denis Soften, PO Caporn, Gwamygine RMB 4033, York ROYAL AUSTRALIAN REGIMENT ASSOC AGM; 3rd Mon in May. Ph: 9325 5111. Box 246, Como 6952; Ph: 9367 1738, Email: 6302; Ph: 9641 4038. (WA BRANCH) [email protected] Meetings: 3rd President: Ken Barrington; Ph: 9446 4227. WESTERN AUSTRALIAN UNIVERSITY AUSTRALIAN SPECIAL AIR SERVICE NAVAL ASSOC OF AUSTRALIA, CITY OF REGIMENT ASSOC INC. ASSOC (WA BRANCH) INC Thursday of the Month, venue to be advised. Correspondence/Secretary: Kevin Trent, PERTH SUB-SECTION PO Box 6409, East Perth 6892; Ph: (h) President: John Kargotich. Correspondence/ President: Charles Stewart; Secretary/ GREEK AUSTRALIAN RETURNED President: Jack Cardinal, Ph: 9332 1799 9367 7794 (w) 9323 4485. Meetings: Secretary: Michael Jenkin, PO Box 317, Correspondence: Bill Robb, The House, 6 SERVICEMEN’S LEAGUE Correspondence/Secretary: John Ross, 1 Gurney VC RSL Hall, East Vic Park. Kalamunda 6926; Ph: 9264 1694 (office Battery Rd, Campbell Barracks, Correspondence/President: Greg Benwee Rd, Floreat 6014; Ph: 9387 6960; hours); Email: [email protected]. Website: Swanbourne 6010, Ph: 9330 1661 Meetings: Theodosiadis JP, 69 Beamish Rd, email: [email protected]. Meetings: ROYAL NAVAL ASSOC FREMANTLE www.waurassociation.net.au Meetings: Happy Hours: Last Friday monthly. Brentwood 6153, Ph: 9364 7461, Email: 11:00am 4th Tues monthly, 71 West Parade, BRANCH WA 8:00pm 1st Tue monthly, Artillery Barracks, AUSTRALIAN WATER TRANSPORT RAE [email protected]. Acting Secretary: East Perth. AGM: 4th Thurs in Jan at 5.15pm. Chairman: Roy Sankey; Ph: 9594 0309. Burt St, Fremantle. AIF ASSOC (WA BRANCH) Arthur Moraitakis; Ph: 9276 8466. Correspondence/Secretary: Frank Cooke- Meetings: 1st Sat at 3.30pm, Greek Club, “N” CLASS DESTROYERS’ ASSOC. WA Willis, 1/48 Solomon St, Palmyra 6157; Ph: WRAAC ASSOC (WA) President: Jack Patterson; Ph: 9342 0142. Stirling St, Perth; AGM: Every 2 years. BRANCH (INC.) 9339 5573. Meetings: 2pm 1st Tue monthly Correspondence/President/Secretary: May Correspondence/Secretary: Ossie Yeoman, President: Noel Sinclair Ph: 9405 1598. (except Jan), Navy Club Inc, 64 High St, Tomich, PO Box 6149, East Perth 6892; Ph: 2 Pembroke St, Bicton 6157; Ph: 9339 GUARDS ASSOC OF WA Correspondence/Secretary: Bill Morris, Fremantle. 9276 8616. 2858. Meetings: 11:30am 1st Mon monthly President: Gordon Schofield; Ph: 9447 4/57 Lisle Street, Mount Claremont 6010; (except Jan) (if holiday, Tue). 4565. Correspondence/Secretary: Peter Ph: 9384 7253. Meetings: Contact Secretary ROYAL NAVAL ASSOC (ROCKINGHAM & WRAAF BRANCH – RAAF ASSOC. DISTRICTS BRANCH) AUSTRALIAN WOMEN’S ARMY SERVICE Mulrennan, JP, PO Box 370, Tuart Hill for Committee, General and Annual President: Mrs Judy Bland, Ph: 9401 8296. ASSOC WA (INC) 6939; Ph: 9443 8081, Email: General Meetings. Chairman: Ted Haines; Ph: 9592 9506. Correspondence/Secretary: Mrs Nora [email protected]. Meetings: 7:30pm 1st Correspondence/Secretary: Dorothy Rawe, Cunningham, Bull Creek Drive, Bull Creek President: Elsie Solly AM; Ph: 9272 3734. Mon monthly, ANZAC House. AGM Sep. NORMANDY VETERANS’ ASSOC 62B Frederick St, Shoalwater 6169; Ph: 6149; Meetings: 7:30pm 1st Tue monthly, Meg Correspondence/Secretary: Joy Tufnell, 1A President: Frank Lamb; Correspondence/ 9592 6148. Meetings: 7pm 1st Tue (Feb- Olive Room, RAAF Association, Bull Creek. Swan Rd, Attadale 6156; Ph: 9330 3945. HMAS BATAAN VETERANS’ ASSOC Secretary: Eva Cuthbertson, 2/499 Karrinyup Dec), The Naval Assoc of Australia Meetings: 10am 1st Thu bi-monthly (from President: Jack Le Cras; Ph: 9409 1014. Rd, Innaloo 6018; Ph: 9244 7053. Meetings: Clubroom, Pt Peron Rd, Rockingham. Z SPECIAL UNIT ASSOCIATION OF WA INC. Feb), Gallipoli Room, ANZAC House. Correspondence/Secretary: Colin 11am 1st Tue monthly, ANZAC House. President: Bob Long; Ph: 9271 5766. AGM 1st Thu Feb. Hepburn, 39a Fallow Cres, Spearwood ROYAL WESTERN AUSTRALIA REGIMENT Correspondence/ Secretary: Ted Dubberlin; NORTH AMERICAN VETERANS’ UNIT ASSOC BCOF ASSOC OF PERTH 6163; Ph: 9434 4556. 28A Houston Ave, Dianella 6059 Ph: 9275 Correspondence/President: Mrs Joan President/Correspondence: Jim Richardson, 1348. Meetings: As Required. President: Brian Rose; Ph: 9279 4553. HMAS CANBERRA-SHROPSHIRE ASSOC Gravelle, 12 Binburra Way, Mt Nasura 6 Isaac St, Melville 6156, Ph: 9330 5405, Correspondence/Secretary: Mick Buckley, WA DIVISION 6112, Ph: 0421 420 498. Meetings: As Email: [email protected]. 12 Croydon Ave, Yokine 6060; Ph: 9349 President: Jack Gallagher Ph: 9447 4418 requested. AGM: End Sept. Continued on page 15. 6529. Email: [email protected] Correspondence/Secretary: Arthur Carter, THE LISTENING POST April/May 2006 15 Unit Associations Poetry

Continued from page 14. 2/16th BATTALION ASSOC (A.I.F) INC. HMAS Jelly and the Poachers I’m the terrifying screams Edmund LEE aged 25 I’m the never ending rain was one of them. Z SPECIAL UNIT INTERNATIONAL (INC) President: John Corbett BEM MID EM, Ph: Ten thousand tons of nobbled steel roars in at thirty knots, 9582 5273. Secretary: R.J. Mehan, 27B I’m the echoing gunshot Born in Sydney NSW Chairman: Jack Sue; Ph: 9257 1620. With Bofors firing ping-pong balls, at poachers pulling pots. Correspondence/Executive Secretary: Francis Avenue, Karrinyup 6018, Ph: 9445 I’m the blood stained 1888. Max Law; 3 McNeil St, Cottesloe 6011 Ph: 2761. Meetings: 10.30am 1st Wed monthly The big flotilla spirals round, to drag the baddies in. rain He fought at Gallipoli 9284 3434, Email: [email protected]. except October and December, which are They apprehend a foreigner, who’s slicing off a fin. was wounded and later held on 1st Tues in the month. NO I’m the voice that’s long fought in France. 1st AUSTRALIAN PARACHUTE MEETING IS SCHEDULED IN JANUARY. HMAS Jellyfish, brings one boat into focus, forgotten He was my Husband’s BATTALION, WA BRANCH As the generations grow 2/28th BATTALION & 24th ANTI-TANK To establish clearly that it’s chock-a-block with trochus. Grandfather. President: Bill Rose; Ph: 9444 6858. COY ASSOC I’m a painful reminder This poem is in memory Correspondence/Secretary: Ron Waters, 25 HMAS Lettuce Leaf, deploys the fish inspector. That everyone should of all those who sailed Clyo Way, Kallaroo 6025; Ph: 9307 7079. President: Peter Salmon; Ph: 9384 7334. Abdul from Afghanistan (a Taliban defector). know Correspondence/Secretary: R. L. Down, that day. 2/2 COMMANDO ASSOC OF AUSTRALIA 23 Lynton St, Doubleview 6018; Ph: 9446 Select Committee Senators, stumble ‘round the Flounder, I’m a name upon a stone President: Ray Parry; Ph: 9450 2539. 3832. Email: [email protected]; Rudder-less and powerless, no anchor – (she’s ‘a grounder’). That’s weathered over In Gratitude Correspondence/Secretary: Jack Carey, Meetings: 10:00 a.m. 2nd Wed monthly, time PO Box T1646, GPO Perth 6001; Ph: 9332 ANZAC House. AGM: Aug. Captain Downer berates all - "You naughty, naughty (at the dawn service) poachers. A freedom that’s enjoyed 7050. Meetings: 10am 2nd Tue monthly, 7th BATTALION THE ROYAL they left in ships from ANZAC House. I’ll tell on yous to Quarantine – you’re marine cockroaches". by all AUSTRALIAN REGIMENT (PIG BN) A freedom that was mine Albany, on Australia’s 2/3rd A.A REGIMENT/S.L BATTERY ASSOC Correspondence/President: Don Cruden "We’ve come to apprehend you – fish poaching is offensive." Southern shores, Correspondence/President: James Green, Ph: 9374 0014, 26 Little River Cove, Jane "You offen’ us," one replies "and we now applehensive". As the days go by so many young men Remember those who who would never PO Box 481 Willetton 6955 Ph: 9332 Brook 6056. Secretary: Doug Fieldhouse; "You’re fishing here illegally - you must not take our fish." Ph: 9275 8598. died return, to this, their 3726, Secretary: Ric Abbott, Ph: 9385 "You cash us in Ortraya", came back "dat our greatet wish." 7553. Meetings: 10.30am 2nd Wed 11th BATTALION AIF 13th BDE WWII The ones who gave their home once more. monthly, ANZAC House. "We bling refugee for you, and we take shark fin back, lives for you Fearless and sure they President: Roy Walsh MM; Ph: 9271 5769. 2/3rd FIELD REGIMENT ASSOC Correspondence/Treasurer: Phyl Hansen- To Misser Wong in ship, (Chen Rong) He put in ice on And loved ones left would soon be back, to Correspondence/President/Secretary: Bill Thiim, 3 Bathurst St, Dianella 6059; Ph: stack". behind the land where the fum trees grow. Stacy, 3 Jull Crt, Kardinya 6163; Ph: 9337 9276 3342. Meetings: As arranged. He gloats with Lotto smile, and middle finger in the air. So next time that you Adventure ruled their 6227. Meetings: 10:30am 2nd Wed "I giff my bang accoun’ detail, you put money in dere". 25th MACHINE GUN REGIMENT ASSOC celebrate brave young hearts, as monthly, ANZAC House. AGM May. As the parade goes on President: R.J. Barrie; Ph: 9387 1590. The Jelly’s Captain writes a cheque, "Is Twenty Grand to war, they all did go. 2/3rd MACHINE GUN BATTALION ASSOC Correspondence/Secretary: J.P Hewlett, enough? Remember those now And now, red poppies President: Len Clinch; Ph: 9276 3543. Unit 50, 40/44 Worley St, Willagee 6156; If you go in detention, we pay more but then it’s tough, marching signify the sacrifice they Ph: 9331 1352; Meetings: 3rd Saturday in Correspondence/Secretary: Banjo Binstead, Our government will give you Kosciusko holiday, For they to will soon be 101 Star St, Carlisle 6101; Ph: 9361 8762. Jan, Leederville Town Hall. made. If you promise to the judge, to not come back this way." gone. Dying in a foreign land, 2/4th MACHINE GUN BATTALION AIF 28th AUSTRALIAN INFANTRY Sarah Nelson white crosses mark their EX-MEMBERS ASSOC (WA) BATTALION (AIF) 1939-45 ASSOC "We wan’ to go to Ningaroo, but fish all gone from there, and Kojak Colar Weef has only water, sky and air. Wanneroo graves. President: Mr J Elliott; Ph: 9444 2651. Correspondence/President: Clif Tamblyn, But something deeper Correspondence/Secretary: Lawrie Morris, Unit 38 Ocean Gardens, 60 Kalinda Dve, The Bar’yar Weef is all gone too - we take it home ras’ year whispers now at the 39 Appleby St, Balcatta 6021; Ph: 9349 1176. City Beach 6015; Ph: 9285 0951. Annual And at Ablorhos Isrands now, we can’t get even beer." early morning service. Meetings: Monthly, 3rd Tue at 10.00 am, reunion early Jan. Functions as arranged. The ANZACS set For here we stand, the ANZAC House. AGM, 12 noon, ANZAC Day. "The time has come" the captain said, "to think of sterner 44th BATTALION (AIF) ASSOC sail from Albany dun comes up, as on 2/7th AUSTRALIAN FIELD REGIMENT things. Correspondence/President: David Have Cabbage Leaf engage at once, with marsh mallows – Western those who went before (WA) EX-MEMBERS ASSOC Atherden; Ph: 9311 4275, U75 Air Force in gings. Australia – just us. President: Peter Kennedy; Ph: 9381 9335. Estate, Bull Creek Drive, Bull Creek 6149, That’s when we’re one Meetings: Committee Meeting ANZAC Day after 6am on Correspondence/Secretary: Alf Richards, Swing all handbags threat’ningly - flash your gay regalia. the 1st with the ANZAC troops, 3 Daylesford Rd, Bassendean 6054; Ph: and Pre-Reunion, AGM: Pre-reunion Nov. We must protect this resource - the fish stock of Australia. leaving Albany that 9279 1438. Meetings: 11am 2nd Tue 460 SQUADRON RAAF ASSOC November 1914. monthly (except Jan), ANZAC House. "You pay rawyer, leplesent me? – Why Aussie pick on me? morn. AGM 11am 2nd Tue Aug. President: Gerry Bateman DFC; Ph: 9332 I rike to riff in dis country, where cackers or are flee." 30,000 Soldiers in 38 And bow our heads, in 5051. Correspondence/Secretary: Neville ships. gratitude, for the 2/11th AIF INF BN Johnson, 63 Kirwin St, Floreat Park 6014; A tough old bosun intervenes and bellows "No, you’re not! 12,000 Horses. sacrifice they’ve Association ceased operating on 30 April Ph: 9387 4229. Meetings: Quarterly. ‘Cause this is Stirling Naval Base – You’ve pulled the And all the guns and bourne. 2002. Further enquiries to: Ivan Walter; Adm’rals pot!" equipment necessary 79 SQUADRON UBON THAILAND LEST WE FORGET. 4/18 MacLeod Rd, Applecross Ph: 9364 for their campaign. 3270 or Mr K Johnson, 37 Blaven Way, President: Dave Peet; Ph: 9409 7684. Wayne Pantall ? 23/3/06. Ardross 6153, Ph: 9364 1051. Correspondence/Secretary: Vic Carbone, Thomas George Sally Driscoll 40 Elm St, Hamersley 6022; Ph: 9343 1253. 2/13th FIELD AMBULANCE ASSOC AIF XVI BATTALION CAMERON HIGHLANDERS OF President: Fred Bourke; Ph: 9457 6090. WESTERN AUSTRALIA ASSOCIATION. INC. Correspondence/Secretary: Mervyn Gillam, 222 Weaponess Rd, Wembley President: Peter Treasure, 35 Attfeild St, Downs, 6019; Ph: 9341 4734. Meetings: Fremantle 6160, Ph: 9335 1207 Secretary: Pre-ANZAC Day luncheon April, ANZAC Robert Street, 24 Piercy Way, Kardinya House. Reunion last Fri Oct at 12noon. 6163, Ph: 9337 5203 Meetings – Annual Dinner and socials as advertised. The Goodearth Hotel is a 3.5 Star hotel offering superb Goodearth value, quality apartment style accommodation with warm, Purchases Perth friendly service. Ambassador Hotel RSL Special The Goodearth Hotel and explore all that Western Australia's Resorts Group has purchased capital has to offer. 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2/16 Battalion Far East Strategic Reserve Australian Muffins My name is Lance Coppin and I am very interested in the history A National Reunion for all those who served in HMA of the 2/16 battalion.Any help in pointing me in the right Ships attached to the Far East Strategic Reserve. Base Ingredients: direction for finding information sources on this particular group Two cups of Australian self-raising flour West Australian hard do'ers would be greatly appreciated. An invitation is extended to you and your partner to attend the 2007 National Reunion of the FESR Navy Half a cup of Australian cane sugar [email protected] or Yarrie Station, P.O. Box 805, Association which is being held in and around Quarter of a cup of Dick Smiths Canola Oil Port Hedland 6721. Phone: 08 91764954 Fremantle from 23rd to 27th April. One cup of Harvey fresh milk Two fresh eggs Thankyou very much Lance Coppin. A great programme has been arranged to allow attendees to get together with old shipmates, soak in the atmosphere of 20th Intake JRTE HMAS LEEUWIN the port city of Fremantle and help rekindle memories of Base ingredients Two service all those years ago. The reunion is planned for July 2007 for members of the Australian Cocoa and choc chips 20th Intake JRTE HMAS LEEUWIN. It will be a wonderful few days not to be missed but numbers at some events will have to be limited so it is Muffin Recipe Three Contact details are: advisable to register your interest early. Paul Nicholson Base ingredients 8 Morritt Close For further information please contact the Reunion 2007 One cup of Australian Sunbeam dried fruit ROCKINGHAM WA 6168 Co-Ordinator Nev Hawtin, P.O. Box 5167 Falcon WA Ph 0417 939 627 or email 6210 or email [email protected] Method: [email protected] HMAS Leeuwin 18th Intake Sift flour and ad sugar 90th Anniversary of the RSL Ad beaten eggs 40th reunion for HMAS Leeuwin 18th Intake to be held Quarter of a cup of Dick Smiths Canola oil The Dean of the Cathedral has offered to conduct a at Sanctuary Church Service to commemorate the 90th Anniversary of One cup of milk to the correct consistency, then spoon into muffin tins. the RSL, the date chosen is the following Saturday after Point NSW 9 -11 March 2007. Please contact Stewart Bake in oven approximately 25 minutes at 190 degrees Celsius. the 6th June, that being the 11th June 2006, at 1400hr. Harding on 02 4443 8919, 0422 208 982 or e-mail [email protected]. Managed and marketed appropriately this would be a very fitting tribute to our forebears who were responsible for No 25 (City of Perth) Squadron the setting up of the Sailor’s and Soldier’s Imperial League of Australia. Former Squadron members are invited to join in the re- Cooking for activation of the 25 SQN Branch of the RAAFA WA Division. Membership can be either full or social to H.M.A.S. BATAAN NATIONAL REUNION create a data base as current Squadron members are An Australian wide call for all ex crew members to looking to involve former squadron members in One or Two muster in Glenelg SOUTH AUSTRALIA from 26th to 29th commemorative and social events. October 2006 for the final South Australian Reunion. Please ring 9294 2008 or e-mail [email protected]. An interactive six-week healthy and tasty meal together”. Enquiries: John Young cooking programme designed 25 McBean Street, REYNELLA SA 5161 Veterans' Corner for men and women who have “The course also gives participants Tel: [08] 8387 2953 never cooked before, or who the opportunity to meet new We at 103.1 3BBRFM in Drouin, West Gippsland have a people from their neighbourhood regular veterans' called "Veterans' Corner". find it challenging to make the switch from preparing large and learn basic information about This is an award winning effort put together by veterans family meals to meals for one nutrition.” said Ms Jurczyk. from various theaters of military conflicts. or two, will be run across Cooking sessions will run on The link below is worth looking at. Perth during the next few Wednesday’s and Thursday’s, with http://www.cbonline.org.au/index.cfm?pageId=12,39,3,877 months. each session running for Funded by the Department of approximately three hours. New U.S.A. MEMORIAL DAY Veterans’ Affairs, the Cooking for cooking sessions will commence The north American Veterans’ Unit (the only retired U.S One or Two programme teaches in May. military group in W.A.) invites all RSL members, Unit practical cooking skills, provides If you would like to participate in and Kindred, family and friends, to a wreath-laying information about nutrition, food the Cooking for One or Two Service to commemorate the labelling and food safety. programme or if you require any UNITED STATES OF AMERICA MEMORIAL DAY Clare Jurczyk, Cooking for One or further information please contact COMMENMORATION and SERVICE Two co-ordinator, said that the Narelle Little or Clare Jurczyk from the Western Australian division of On MONDAY 29TH MAY course is not made up of cooking demonstrations. Nutrition Australia at Edith Cowan At 10.45am for 11.00am University on 6304 5714. At the FLAME OF REMEMBRANCE “Participants can expect a hands-on At the STATE WAR MEMORIAL, KINGS PARK, PERTH session, where they will prepare and Media contact: Narelle Little or We also invite you all to morning tea and fellowship cook a two course meal in pairs each Clare Jurczyk, Nutrition Australia after the event. This will be hosted by Ms. Sue Walker, week. Everyone then enjoys their (WA Division), 6304 5714. Member for Nedlands, at the Dalkeith Tennis Club, Beatrice Road (corner Victoria Ave) Again, there will be fly-pasts. We appreciate your support in the past, and hope your support will continue. Can You Help? Please contact Mrs Joan Gravelle, the organiser and President of the North American Veterans’ Unit, if you will be there, if floral tribute will be laid, and the approximate numbers for the morning tea. Donations Brendan's military history is as follows: Phone: 0421 420 498 The following ex-sapper 3206040 Address: 12 Binburra Way, Mount Nasura W.A. 6112 Brendan GUY aka 'Trumpet' whose Joined the Army 1988. Saw service Email: [email protected] wife Fiona is suffering from cancer with 18 Field Sqn, with a trip to and is in need of the latest drug to Bougainville. SME as Corporal give her some quality of life. The Instructor FE Wing. Joint Incident ANZAC Club treatment cost is $4,000 per week Response Unit as a Corporal with Manager Appointed and overall it is expected the 'high risk' search teams. Left the Army You never know treatment will cost in the vicinity of and then rejoined in 2000. Posted 3 The State Secretary, Mr Shane Seers OAM JP, has $32,000. (At this time no CER, 16 Field Sqn. Saw service in announced the appointment of Sarah Scott to the who it might help Government assistance is available). Timor and at the end of 2002 posted recently refurbished ANZAC Club. Mr Seers said SME in C.B.R.N.D. (The old NBC Bring new hope to those with cancer that “ANZAC Club is very fortunate to have the Brendan, Fiona and family (3 young by making a gift in your will. services of such an experienced Club Manager”. Wing). In 2003 discharged and joined boys) have raised some money the Beaudesert Shire Council. Bequests to The Cancer Council WA Sarah joins the ANZAC Club from the Lord Roberts Hotel against their house and personal help fund life saving research (Pub), Sydney where she was the General Manager. Sarah items and some fundraising has Brendan is also the local SES that will ultimately help us points out that although the Lord Roberts is known as a Hotel produced small amounts of money Manager and for anyone who wishes there is no accommodation on site but has beverage, food defeat cancer. which to date has helped to pay to contact Brendan he can be and entertainment facilities. Sarah has a Degree (BA) from the contacted on Mobile 0437 926 841. For confidential information about University of Victoria majoring in Hospitality Studies. medical bills but as indicated above a lot more funds are needed. making a bequest Sarah has two dogs and three cats, plays soccer for Brendan's wage and his Military Super to The Cancer Council WA ‘Subiaco Ladies Club’ and enjoys Scarborough Beach Brendan's employer the Beaudesert is his family's only income which please call Suzanne Cavanagh on and in particular surfing. As Sarah herself explains, Shire Council recently took up the covers normal day to day living and (08) 9212 4333 when living and working in Sydney “it was rather cause to raise funds, the local paper costs of his wife's present treatment. difficult to access Sydney beaches, and beaches in WA are far more accessible and better”. ran the story, which has attracted The Qld Sapper's Association and some monetary assistance from the Not only does Sarah have a strong desire for WA some Qld ex-Sappers are making Canungra RSL, mainly the assistance beaches, her grandfather Mr Walter Grubb also lives in donations to throw a lifeline to this ‘the West’ which was an added attraction for Sarah to is coming from Infantry Veterans. family in urgent need of support return to the West. Donations made out to 'Brendan and after all, all Sappers belong to 46 Ventnor Avenue, West Perth WA 6005 Amongst Sarah’s duties at the ANZAC Club, she is and Fiona GUY Cancer Fund' can the one family. Tel (08) 9212 4333 responsible for Restaurant, Bar and Club events. Fax (08) 9212 4334 be sent to the following address: Mick Ryan Sarah can be contacted on (08) 9287 3714 or by email e-mail: [email protected] An Ex-Sqn Sergeant Major from the www.cancerwa.asn.au [email protected] Beaudesert Shire Council, P.O. Box 25, Corps of Royal Australian Engineers. Denis Connelly Brisbane Street, Beaudesert. Q. 4280. THE LISTENING POST April/May 2006 17 Puzzles WARSL BOWLS NEWS With the cancellation of the Harvey and Bruce Rock bus trips the major event left on the January calendar was the Cliff Sadlier VC Mixed Fours. A field of fourteen fronted for this prestigious event . . . like most bowls The Listening Post Crossword events the numbers are dwindling. . . at the Osborne Park club, which provided a couple of pretty slick greens which some of the bowlers found a bit hard to handle. However, it did not worry the Plesters, Pat and Max, and the Davises, Porn and Garth who won the trophy for the second year running. Osborne Park past president Jim Weaver, Geoff Mills, Ms J .Greenhalgh and Shirley Weaver were second. The winners had two wins and 35 points, the Weaver team two wins and 23 points. Third was Yokine’s president Ron Lester, wife Pauline and Mick and Rhonda Tuttle, four wins and 20 points. Round prizes went to Paul Fellowes’ team and second round to Bill Cowan and his Wanneroo team. The cards were destroyed to prevent any embarrassment. Thanks to the sponsors, Osborne Park Bowling Club and the Osborne Park RSL sub-branch. * * * * The RSL bus trip to Brunswick Junction got away OK but were four teams short. The RSL teams beat the locals 279 to 243. Stan Landquist was best winner of the visitors while Doug Lind’s team won a round prize. In the past you had to get in early to get a seat on the bus trips and it is a bit of a puzzle why this has changed. With the ever rising cost of fuel the fee went up five dollars, this appears to be one of the reasons, another complaint is the length of some of the bus trips. Members will get a chance to air their views at the AGM on May 15. * * * * DIARY UPDATES The Morrie Crewe Men’s Fours at Yokine on April 20 and 21 is open to all serving and ex-servicemen. Get your entries in to Max O’Loughlin on 9444 4998, pronto. The City of Perth RSL and Bishop Riley Trophy Mixed Fours on May 12 and 13 at Osborne Park. Graham Stevens is the contact for this event. Phone your entries to 9370 2814 ASAP. This is prizegiving day and the social committee, Ted Symes 9370 1252, would like to know how many people who are not playing bowls on the day will attend. WARSL BOWLS AGM Across engineers. They attacked the 30 After awhile WILL be held at the Osborne Park Bowling Club on Monday May 15 at Vichy French in well fortified 31 Gent 1030hrs. All members are requested to attend. 1 Ship initials defences at ….. 32 A captain in the 2/16th Western 4 Communication Workers of 64 Holy Scripture Australian Battalion who called The annual election of office bearers: president,deputy president, vice- America (abr.) 66 Meted for volunteers to cross the Litani president, secretary, treasurer and three committeemen will take place. Retiring committeemen are: Ian Marshall and Max Plester, Osborne Park 7 Be incorrect 67 Permit River in Lebanon to fight the and Graham Stevens, Bedford. 10 Future Farmers of America (abr.) 68 A type of Tank used in World Vichy French defending the river 13 Rock War Two. crossing. What was his surname? Nomination forms are available from Dudley Docking, Ph 9341 1795 and 14 Lifeless 70 The German General Wolfram … 34 Slid Les Fynmore 9364 1476. Nominations close with the Secretary: 2/42 15 Buckeye State Richthofen was the GOC in charge 35 Cooking measurement Reynolds Road, Mt Pleasant 6153 no later than 1700hrs April 19 2006. 17 Radiation dose of the X1 Air Corps of glider and 37 Take a nap Max Plester 18 The AustralianANZAC Corps was parachute troops that were to 39 Faces Publicity Officer. Ph 9405 8991. in the Thermopylae Pass in attack General Freyberg who 42 High naval rank (abbr.) World War 11 and heavily commanded the British, ANZACS 44 Note of debt bombed by German heavy and Greek forces on Crete. 48 Discs bombers known as. 71 Revolt 49 Water carrier New Member for Front Office 20 Snoopiness 73 GERMAN RAIDER 50 Enron and Arthur ______22 A Hindu's red dot Edwina Millson has joined our administration staff as a receptionist. 75 Caught 52 Leave out Edwina hails from Carnarvon, where her father works as an 23 Holdup 78 Desirous of reaching 53 Roster 24 That girl electrician and her mother is Registrar for West Australian 81 Court 54 The Greek General Alexandros Education Department “School of the Air” for Carnarvon area. 25 Australian Wartime Prime 82 RIVER Pagos decided to withdraw from minister, during the Viet-Nam era 83 Island Macedonia and Thrace including Edwina worked in the Financial Planning Industry for 18 months and then 29 BB association 84 Killed in action the city that is now known as had a short stint in the Tourism Industry again, in the Carnarvon area. 31 Bleed 85 European sea eagle Thessaloniki, as his troops would Edwina enjoys travelling, shopping, camping, socialising with friends and 33 Pulls in 86 Some have been exposed to the going to the beach. 34 Smell 87 The Japanese attacked the Germans. What was the name of 36 In concordance Although coming to Perth recently, Edwina is familiar with Perth and Australian on the Kokoda Track this city in World War2? surrounds as she was educated in Perth at St Hilda’s, Mosman Park and is 38 Only from this village in New Guinea? 55 A submachine Gun used by the currently attending Perth TAFE to complete her Certificate of Business studies. 39 A.M. Boulter of the Australian 88 Brand of laundry detergent Australians during World War Two Intelligence Corps was captured 56 Newly ___, Nearly Dead Edwina’s grandfather, Mr Peter Burridge WX36584, was a sergeant with the 44th Australian Cipher Section during WWII. by the Germans at Kalamanta, on Down 58 Lieutenant Colonel MJ ….. lead the 29th of April he escaped and the men of the 2/14th and 2/27th Edwina joins our professional staff as a receptionist and can be contacted found a friendly Greek village. 1 Good grief! Battalions on the 5th and 6th of on 9287 3799 or [email protected]" [email protected] The priest paid a fisherman to 2 Visit June 1941 against the Vichy Denis Connelly take him to the Island of …… 3AJ French, the attack on the Vichy 40 Hades 4 Whipped dairy food French would be at a town 41 Actor Alda 5 Old person's aid called litany. 43 Thirteen 6 Abdominal muscles (abbr.) 60 Kimono sash 45 Gross national product (abbr.) 7 Billion years 62 State capital MEDALS MOUNTED! 46 Crimson 8 Brand of frozen dough 64 Whalebone 47 Cooky 9 Arises 65 The ANZACs in Greece were given 48 Certified public accountant 10 The British officer in charge on the responsibility of holding three 51 Reminder Crete, when the German passes to prevent the Germans 53 Regretted airbourne invasion was started from attacking central Greece, they 54 Compass point by General Richthofen. were the Katerini Pass, the …… Your medals court 57 The Australian 2/6th Cavalry 11 Foreign Agricultural Service Pass and the Veria Pass. Regiment which, after the middle 12 Spots 68 A private SL Carroll aged 26 of the east campaigns had been formed 14 10 litres (abbr. for decalitre) 2/11th Battalion made his escape or swing mounted into Commando units to 16 Lube from Crete in a 16 foot boat and reconnoitre deep behind the 19 Sister's daughter sailed it 500 miles in nine days. within 72 hours; Japanese lines and take back vital 21 Girl detective He was finally rescued by an RAF information, on a two pronged 24 Donald Kennedy had been a Forward Listening Post and operation against the Japanese, Major in WW 2. He joined the driven to …… Matruk in Egypt. or they’re FREE!* through the Toricelli Mountains coast-watchers in the Solomons. 69 Much they suffered heavy casualties by He eventually became the coast- 72 Bark Your medals are your family’s heritage, have them professionally mounted with drowning during a torrential watcher most hated by the 74 Perish totally inert, acid free mounting materials ready to wear - guaranteed no acidic tropical down pour at which river? Japanese. He set up base in 75 Female sheep double-sided tapes or superglues - or frame them for posterity! Only museum 59 Cow speak Georgia at which place? 76 Neither's partner quality materials are used to safely mount your medals. *If riband is in stock, we’ll 61 Calm 26 Lighted sign 77 Lose moisture have them mounted for you within 72 hours! 63 On June the 10th 1941 the 27 Type of Buddhism 78 Cause of sickness ANZACS the Australians of the 28 Australian soldiers could see the 79 Zip 2/27th Battalion under the Vichy French attack and bomb 80 Young woman Heritage Medals Group/Military Framers command of Lieutenant Colonel the British destroyers HMS Isis Unit 1, 27 Howe Street Osborne Park - phone 1300 797 465 Moten, raced across the Litani on and HMS …. and badly damage Check page 18 of this ‘Listening Post’ Shop online 24x7x365 at http://www.heritagemedals.com.au a pontoon bridge built by the them on the 16th of June 1941 for the solution to this crossword. 18 THE LISTENING POST April/May 2006 Straight from The Horse’s Mouth Tennis Elbow

Ed here again with another on the outside called the lateral People with tennis elbow may overload, repetitive movement of for this injury is a little unusual. It is common but interesting problem. epicondyle. It is an injury to the complain of pain in the elbow, hands and arms and occasionally neck called the eccentric training program muscle attachments that connect to especially when straightening the and shoulder problems. and your physiotherapist should be A gentleman came to see me recently the inside bump (medial epicondyle ) arm, a dull ache at rest, weakness of able to explain it and teach it to you. who was complaining of pain in his The treatment for the gentleman who which is often called golfers elbow. grip, tenderness over the lateral There are many other causes of elbow elbow. He is retired and had been doing epicondyle, pain with pulling the attended my clinic involved telling pain so not all pains in the elbow are a lot of handyman repairs and The muscle on the back of your wrist backwards or opening the him to stop doing the aggravating restoration. My examination determined forearm that attaches to the lateral fingers and may even experience pain factor. i.e. he needed to stop tennis elbow. Things like osteoarthritis, he had Lateral Epicondylitis, commonly epicondyle allows you to curl your when attempting to grasp objects. hammering for a while. I asked him to referred pain, ligament strain, nerve called tennis elbow. wrist backwards. Overuse of the rest the elbow and ice it regularly over entrapment, avulsion fracture and The cause is often over use but what the next week or two. I massaged the radio-humeral bursitis can all cause “I’ve never played bloody tennis “ he elbow can cause tiny tears to form in makes us susceptible to the injury? forearm muscles and taught him how elbow pain. If you are concerned your said. “Is it catching? My wife likes to the muscles, especially where the The reasons are many and varied but to stretch them appropriately. We also play a bit and I could have caught it muscle attaches to the bony lump. first point of call should be your doctor. your physiotherapist and doctor used anti- inflammatory gel and I from her” After a time, or a certain amount of Well I hope I haven’t bombarded work, the tears accumulate and cause should be able to assess this for you. mobilized the elbow joint. In the Some of the things that may contribute future we may use ultrasound, you with too much information and I am sure he said this tongue in pain, reduced movement of the you now have a good understanding cheek but it did give me a bit of a are; lack of strength of the forearm acupuncture, taping and a brace. One elbow and occasionally minor of what tennis elbow is. Until next laugh. Tennis elbow is the pain in swelling. The muscle/ tendons can be muscle, instability of the elbow joint, thing I definitely will use is exercise. poor sport techniques, poor or With this injury it is very important to time all the best. the outside of the elbow you can get strained by just about any job that even if you don’t play tennis. inappropriate sporting equipment, regain muscle and tendon strength involves repeated use of the Ed repetitive heavy muscle and joint but the exercise that has been devised Kelmscott Physiotherapy If you bend your arm you will be able wrist/forearm muscles, especially if it to feel three bumps at the elbow joint. is accompanied by a twisting A small bump on the inside called the movement. i.e. using a screwdriver, medial epicondyle, a big one in the repetitive lifting, twisting a stuck tap middle (back) and another small one and, of course, playing tennis. Crossword Solution – April 06 New Members The State President and members of the State Executive extend a welcome to new members, re-enlistments and transferees (November to December 2005) to the League in WA. Their names are listed by sub-branch. Albany Collie-Cardiff Northampton Trott, Gary Army Devos, Jeremy Navy Murray, Roderick Navy Tuckwell, Michael Army Tyler, Peter Navy Carey, Ernest Air Force Allum, David Army Ocean Reef Driver, Graham Air Force Nisbet, John Air Force Denmark Armadale Gould, Colin Army Port Kennedy Baxter, George Navy Lumb, Joseph Army Carlin, Diarmuid Navy Downes, Karren Navy Ellerton, Derek Navy Hart, Maxwell Navy Dongara Tait, Alan Navy Mckee, Michael Navy Gutteridge, Graeme Army Bristow, Donald Army Huff, Ben Army Davey, Clifford Army Wych, Phillip Army Eastern Regional Fewings, Frederick Army Huff, Robert Air Force Mackness, Steven Navy. Gurney, Stephen Army Avey, Colin Merchant Navy Mckinnon, Peter Army EVP & Vietnam Vets Newton, Simon Army Bellevue Poulson, Colin Army Stuurtstraat, Nicolaas Army De Bono, Anthony Navy Rodgers, Colin Army Berry, Glenda Army Scott, Roger Army Belmont Trapski, James Army Smith, Roger Army Brisbane, Thomas Air Force Jones, David Army Wheat, Keith Army Wheat, Victor Army Fremantle City Bicton-Palmyra Bradshaw, Denis Merchant Navy Davis, Roy Navy Briddick, Ernest Navy Quinns Rocks Dubery, Ronald Navy Gascoyne Lawrance, Graham Navy Jackson, Michael Army LAST POST Bull, Steven Army Mason, Gavin Army Riverton They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old. Broome Kalgoorlie Collidge, Leonie Army Age shall not weary them nor the years condemn. Russell, Annabeth Air Force At the going down of the sun, and in the morning, Noblett, Kym Army Warren, Andrew Army Rivervale-Carlisle We will remember them. Lest We Forget. Weiss, John Air Force Kambalda Carter, Robert Army The deaths of the following RSL Members (WA Branch) were recorded Lindup, Allan Allied at ANZAC House between January 2006 and March 2006. Bullsbrook Serpentine-Jarahdale Lovelace, Norman Army Karridale-Augusta Saunders, George Navy Forrest, W.J. Roberts, Griffith Air Force Fuchsbichler, Franz Rouse, D. Coad, Henry Army Nichols, Brian Navy Beckwith, Ross George, Lloyd Shade, Sydney Bunbury Nichols, Scott Navy Bishop, Gordon Giles, Ernest Skillen, B.A. Lancelin/Coastal Dists Wright, Glen Navy Bladen, Jean Godfrey, William Smith, William Alamdar, Yoseph Army Cook, John Gore, Donald Stalley, William Heatley, Barry Army Bender, Reginald Army Carroll, Norman Army Daxon, Brian Grafton, Howard Steere, Sydney Dean, William Army Delatorre, Anthony Graham, Wallace Stevenson, Kenneth Florance, V.H. Busselton Leonora Dixon, John Army Gray, Andrew Stewart, Neil Greaves, George Army Gilmore, Ernest Gray, John Terrell, Robert Piggott, Brian Army Grills, David Army Hams, Cyril Gray, Edward Thomas, R.K. Richardson, Lionel Army Kearney, Alan Green, William Thornton, I.J. O'neil, Grant Army Kettle, Thomas Guthrie, Donald Tompsett, Colin Capel Pleydell, Roger Army King, John Hall, D.G. Travers, Donald Shark Bay Lucas, Frank Hardiman, Anthony True, Eric Woods, Keith Army O'reilly, Pamela Manjimup Parker, Graham Army Hawkins, Paul Tucker, Eileen Friend, Gary Air Force Pearce, A.E. Hewson, J.O. 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