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No. 47 - APRIL 2000

ANZAC DAY 2OOO . BRISBANE MARCH ANZAC Day 2000 will be the first occasion that the National Servicemen's Memorial Band will lead us in the Anzac Day Parade. We believe that every Nasho will be proud of this occassion and should have the opportunity of rnarching behind our Band.

Thc State Managcrnent Comntittee is prepared to organise a billet systcln to accommodate rncmbcrs and their Darrners fiom outside of Brisbane and the surrounding outside arcas.

Should you wish to participate in this occassion and wish to be billeted, please leave a message on the office answering machine (Phone 0l-3254-2455 or Fax 07-3358-6366). If you are prepared to assist in billeting, please leave a message on the answering machine. We will contact upon receiving this message.

ANZAC DAY . TUESDAY 25th APRIL 2OOO (BRISBANE AREA) All Members. wives, Partners and friends are invited to our ANZAC Day activities. I DAWN SERVICE: Starting at 0630hrs -t PRICE:Breakfast FREE Memorial Forccourt LUNCH $ 12.00 per person 42 Oxlade Street payable on the day Ncw Farm RSVp by 19 Aprit

GUNFIRE BREAKFAST: Provided FREE by the 6 PHONE: NASHO offrce 3254 2455 RSL Sub Branch Open N,lon, Wcd & Fri ANZAC DAY MARCH:Starting frorn 1030hrs r000hrs to 1400hrs Assemble behind Treasury Casino or leave message on answering (look for our banner) machine I-LNCH: At llir.'ersidc Ccnlrc Ballroorn

Our ou'n Mcmorial Band will lead us for this March

VOLUNTEtrRS WANTED ANZAC DAY TRANSPORT BRISBANE TRATNS - Suburban trains will be FREII ro cx-serrir:e The NASIIO R.S.L. is looking fbr Volunteers to penjons, remembering that ANZACI Day is a public holiday scll ANZAC Day rncrchandisc (Slouch hat badges, and train services are the same as Sunday timetable. ribbons) on Thursday 20 & SatLrrday 22 Aytril at: Check w,ith your local station mastcr for dcparturc tinres. Arndale Shopping Cenrrc, Springwood BUSIIS - Bus services rvill be as nonnal and FRL:L: C'ontact: Ray Spring (07) 3408-2303 to ex-service pcrsons, 1br idcntifying Medals, Nasho SLrnnybank l{ills Shopping Centre.. or R.S.L. Sub Branch Menrbcrsirip Card. Contact: Owcn \\'illianrs (07) 3213-4291 Cannon tlill Shopping Centrc: TAXI - If using taxis your committce recommcnds our major adverlisers Black & White Cabs: ph. l3 l-008. Contact: Ken Johnson (01\ 3'395-2011 SUB.BNNT.TCTT ANZAC DAY ARRANGEMENTS

6.30am 5.30am Oawn Servrce Assemble 6:30am Tanner St lor SED Forecourt RSL Club Lo cati o n Beau{ort Memorial 42 Oxlade Drive Quay St NEW FARM BUNDABERG Bagara Hotel Breakfast Riverside Room RSL Club No Charge Bu ndabe rg 1.30Pm Main March Assemble 10:30am B.50am | Community Centre L0catl0n Road near Casino Near Swimming Pool I william st Ouay Street I zu{

CABOOLTURE

4:00am 5:00am | 4:45an Dawn Service Assemble 6.00am Ex Service nSl Ctun Location RSL Salisbury War Veterians Home Outside Club I Chrome St/ King St Industry Road CABOOLTURE COFFS HARBOUR Coffs Harbour Service Club BreakJast RSL Salisbury Caboolture RSL Club $3.00 Free lor Ex Seruice Personel 9:30am 9:00am 9:15am | Marn March Assemble B.00am Park smitrtleto st Locatton RSL Salisbury War Veterians Home Avenue I King St COFFS HARBOUR I GYMPIE CABOOLTURE Caboolture RSL Club Cotfs Harbour Service Club Free for Ex Service Personel $1 5 guests

DALBY At MILES

5:45am 6.00am Dawn Service Assemble 4:0Oam Cenotaph Location 0utside ANZ Bank Anzac Park CIVIC CENTRE DALBY Murilla St, MILES MemorialClub, MILES B reakfast RSL Club DALBY Members No Charge No Charge 10:30am 10.3OAM 9:45am Main Assemble 9:00am March RSL Club Ellenborough St Locati on BeII PArK DALBY SHIRE CHAMBERS IPSWICH DALBY MILES RSL Club lpswich RSL Club Lunch RSL CLUB Civic Centre North lpswich DALBY MILES to Marchers Club Prices No Charge to Marchers No Charge to Marchers No Charge

Sth. BURNETT Sth. BURNETT REDCLIFFE at NANANGO at G00MER| 5:00am 5.00am 5.00am Dawn Service Assemble 5:00am Baker Street Waroonga Park Location RSL Club Memorial Clock NANANGO RSL Club RSL Club Breaklast RSL CIUb Hotel, $4.00 Redcliif e Stanthorpe Free Donation 11.00am 9.30am Assemble 10:30am Main March Anzac Av/Redcliffe Folkstone St. Location GOOMERI a RSL Club Redclifte RSLClub StanthofPe nch MemorialHall Lu Prices Tea - Biscuits Club

NASHO NEWS

' GOLD COAST GOLD COAST al HERVEY BAY COOLANGATTA Dawn Service Assemble 4:00am 4:00am Locati o n Nerang & Scarborough St 0utside RSL Club SOUTHPORT PIALBA Breakfast RSL Memorial Club RSL CLUB HERVEY BAY SOUTHPORT No Charge to Members $5.00 Main March Assemble B:1Sam 10:30am 9:300am Locati o n RSL Memorial Club Bay St, Tweed Heads Woolworths Car Park SOUTHPORT Near 0ld Post Office PIALBA Lu nch RSL Memorial Club RSL CLUB, PIALBA SOUTHPORT services Club No Charge Members Club Prices and Ex Service Personel

I\4ACKAYaIMACIOY MACKAYaIMIMNI MACKAY at SARINA Dawn Service Assemble 4:45am 6:45am L0caIr 0n RSL Club SARINA Hotelfor bus to St, MACKAY KOUMALA

B reakfast RSL Club Main March Assemble B:30am 4:00pm 9:45am Location RSL Club Shire 0J{ices SARINA HOTEL Sydney St, MACKAY MIRANI LUNCN Komiatum Barracks Drinks after at SARINA HOTEL 42 ROR MIRANI HOTEL Shakespere St

MARYBOROUGH SUNSHINE COAST TOOWOOMBA Dawn Service Assemble 5:00am 4:00am 4:30am L0 cati 0 n Adelaide St RSL Club Bus Exchange, Neill St Rear RSL Club MAROOCHDORE TOOWOOMBA Breakfast Gunfire Breakfast RSL Club Toowoomba RSL Free to Marchers MAROOCHDORE $3.00 Main March Assemble B:1Sam B:00am 9:00am Lo cati o n Lennox St Stockland Fair Car Park Bus Exchange RSLCarPark MAROOCHDORE NeillStT00W00MBA Lu nch Town Hall RSL Club Toowoom ba/Harlaxton/ MARYBOROUGH MAROOCHDORE Middle Ridge RSL Free to Ex Service Club Prices Club Prices

TOWNSVILLE WARWICK

Dawn Service Assemble 5:00am Location Anzac Park TOWNSVILLE

Breakfast Townsville RSL Free to Members Main March Assemble 9.00am 10:30am Location The Strand Park MemorialClub TOWNSVILLE WARWICK

LU NCN Club Prices Memorial Club Club Prices WARWICK Club Prices

NASHO NEWS THE ANZAC'S DAY .25 APRIL 1915 Very early on the morning of 25 April 1915, long before met with terrible gunfire. Turkrsh bullets were whizzing sunrise, the ANZACs were getting ready to go into battle. through the air like hail and many men were killed or wounded They had sailed from Egypt and nou' lay off the coast of in those first few hours. Some men didn't even get 'furkcy out of in thc darkness. They quietly climbed down rope the boats before they were shot. Others, who jumped out iadders and steppcd into small rowboats. These were then as they ran aground, found the rvater was up to their shoul- lowcd as close as possible to the beach before the men rowed ders. Some men drowned because their packs were so the last part to thc shore. Thcy had practised this many heavy or because they had never been taught to srvim. timcs. Once ashore, the ANZACs became confused. Thcy had But they werc very ncrvous. They didn't know if the expected a flat beach but instead they were at thc base of 'furkish soldiers would be awakc, or horv manv had to go some cliffs. fhey had landed in the wrong place! inlanci, as far fiom thc beach as possible and make room for They were scared but excited. Clawing their way r-rp the rnorc rnen to land behind thcm. That was the plan. cliff.s, they called fbr thcir mates to fbllow. They dodged Suddcniy, a bright f'lare wcnt up into thc sky, ttirning ihe bullcts and ran liom sand dune to sand dune, always -l'hc nrght intc. day. ANZACs rvere still rnaking their rvay to headins inlanci, always into tcrrible rifle fire. tlrc shorc. Then tire rnirchinc-guns and riflcs c-rpcned up. ,,\t the encl of the tlrst Liav. 2000 ANZACs lay dead. l'he ANZACis who jurnpecl out of the boats that day rvere Agairrst all odds, however, they had held rhcir sround. ANZAC Medal THE NEK No metlal was ever awardcd for Not all brave acts at Gallipoli met with success, horvever. :rcrvice at Callipoli. In i967, to The {llm 'Gallipoli' tells the story of the lOth Light Horsc \'Vestern comnrernorate the 5Oth anniversary oIthe Regimcnt from and the bravc but pointless Gallipoii landing. a medallion was issued attack at a place callcd The Nek. to evLrryonc who scn'cd at Gallipoli. or After several mistakcs that gave the Turks tirne to pre- thcir familics. pare fbr an attack, thc Australians fixed bayonets, leapt or"it of their trenches and chargcd the Turkish lines. In just 30 scconds, the first wave of men had all been kilicd or wounded. The Turks eventually stopped shooting and the battleficld LONE PINE fell silent. The loudest noise was the heartbeat of the men irr,'cry soldier at Gallipoli had stories to tell of the fighting, -lvho were next to go over the top. After only two minutes, br.it two battles stand out bccause they wcre so flerce. thc second wave stormed from the trenches. into the wall of hot lcad and stcel. One was fought at a placc the Australians called Lone Pinc. 'fhe ridge line was given its narne because when the The final wave of ANZACs remained in thc trench. They Turks wcrc rnaking roof.s for their trenches, they chopped knew the attack was now pointless, and rvaited for the Gcn- don'n every trce except oltc. erals down on the beach to order them to stop. But the only order they received was to attack. Brothers said goodbye to In lhc ner-vous moments beforc the attack. men moved each other, and friends stood side by side. As they leapt out ilnl0ngst thc trenches, Iooking for friends, brothers or of the lrcnch they jumpcd over the trodies of'thcir tiiends i a !h ers. If thcy rvere about 1o go into battle rhey rvantcd to rvho hacl bccn alive onlv minutcs cariier, and knerv thcy rvould nc wrtlt thcir iiicnds. soon join them. No ANZACs evcr reachcd the Turkish On hearing thc signal to attack, the ANZACs jumped out trenches. o1- thcir trenchcs and raced across no-man's-land the land In 1919, after the wiir was over. rcVCrol ANZACs w,cnt that scDaratcci them iiom the Turks. When they reachcd the back to Gallipoli to bury the ir dead propcriv. ;\t thc r.r-er,':itcy I'Lrrkish trcrrchcs. thev had to light thcir way through logs ior-urd the bodies of more than 300 Australians ln an area linci rnuri io gct uncierground. When they finally brokc smallcr than a tcnnis court. through. ihere *'crc !o fllanv soidicrs they couid not raise ,herr iitlcl; to ilrc. ll.luch oithe battle was rvith barc hancls. ii iock lrvo tjavs ui ihe niost irorrible lrghting befbre l-one Congratulations to Fefer llaher tvho rvas l),iic '.r";.ts {tiil,riurcrl '..v tnc ,,iNZAL's. ;*n'ardcd Lil'e Subscriber {br his services to rnr:criinq ir'!.(,.i:ii '. i-i)ss s .i.,! rlt"i;cli 1br acls ,.]a th{l :tignest \asho R.S"L" 'ltrc is r rnennirr::" *f :r ' ' : r'1r1; ,r'r,-{.,.r,:t {-'tt)SSe. .tff,.afrjCti Itl ihe Suh-ilri!ncn" ri:: , 1r.i1.,.,,r :i.Cl-rr' i.'.l,l.l tr. i.,,.ni.: i):ng. '.;111,;1-.r;il" rl'tt{jfeu iife ;ir:l'A !-{ j- llirlt'tltlats {-irri :.;, ' .r .. rii ir.l :, :lj ti,inl j" iiUrlri.,',:liit

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n. :I' :! li r{ i..; ,-i 1'-i:'{i PRIVATE SIMPSON The bloody fighting continued and by the end of the first NATIONAL SERVICE week, more than 6500 ANZACs had been killed or wounded. REUNION 2OOO - MONTO going gullies a Fighting was now on in the and ridges Incorporated with Bundaburg Sub Branch kilometre inland. Somehow the wounded soldiers had to be evacuated to the fleld hospitals at ANZAC Cove this was the Weekend job of the stretcher bearers. One stretcher bearer named Friday April 28 - Sunday April 30 Simpson used a donkey to help him carry the wounded men Attendance is to be by registration. Li,uited back to safety. Week after week, Simpson and his donkey, accommodation in motels, hotels and caravan Murphy, braved the Turkish bombs and bullets to rescue parks. Early registration is advisablc. wounded ANZACs scattered amongst the steep and rocky EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION hills of Gallipoli. Early Bird Registration closes with the Secretary 2000. One day Murphy walked down to the beach carrying two on March 3lst CHAIRMAN: Graham Sanderson woundcd soldiers. Simpson was nowhere to be seen. His Phone: 07 -416-1814 matcs went looking for him, only to find he had been killed. SECRETARY: Glen Watson IIe was only 22 years old. Stuart St. MONTO 4630 The man with the donkey was known by many ANZACs Phone/Fax: 01 -41 66-1204 who fought at Gallipoli. Many owed their lives to his courage DON'T MISS THIS 2OOO and many more were impressed by his bravery. MILLENNIUM REUNION GOTHIC SQUAD RECLAIMS LOST BELL CHAPLAIN'S CORNER One of the world's oldest church belis, taken as a I AM ONLY ONE!! souvcnir by Australian Diggers during World War I and later I am only one, but still I am one; stolen from a Brisbane church in the 1970s. has I I cannot do everything, but still resurfaced in an elaborate police sting. I can do something. The bell, believed to be up to i700 years old, was I will not refuse to do the recovered when police raided several homes at Springwood, Something I can do. south of Brisbane. Helen Keller Two men and a woman are assisting Property Crime Squad detectives with their investigation. The book Bells in Austraha said it was believed the bell was installed in a Romanian church in 320AD before it fell REMEMBRANCE into the hands of the Turkish Army in 1410. JILL ANN WICHT Then, in I918, Australian Diggers stole the bell from It is with sadness that the State Managemenl under the noses of British soldiers who buried it on a Bulgarian beach intending to smuggle it home. Committee advise of the passing of Jill Ann Wight on 27th January 2000. The Diggers gave it to a Brisbane-based captain, who in turn donated it to St Augustine's Anglican Church in tJill and husband Ian were both tireless workers liarnilton from rvhcrc it was stolcn in 1978. for the Association and were instrumental in Police said the two-month investigation was triggered making this organisation what it is today. when a person from Brisbane attempted to sell the bell to Over 80 mourners listened whilst Owen the American Bell Association. He said US Customs helped Williams presented the eulogy. locatc the be ll and a meeting was arranged with a Brisbane- based seller through discussions over the Internet. In 1994 Jill became an Associate Member and in June 1995 she was elected to the position of He said the bell would be returned to St Augustine's. Treasurer. She was a great supporter of the Anglican Archbishop Peter Hollingworth said he was Association and after the National Scrvice Medal relieved the bell had been recovered. became available, Jill and Ian worked tirelessly, "On behalf of the Diocese of Brisbane, I would like to 7 days a week issuing applications. thank the officers for their work. I'm sure thc people of Pallbearers included present and past Presidents Hamilton parish especially will be delighted to see it back in of this Association. safe hands," he said. Former St Augustine's Church warden Robert Le Pla, The State Management Committee and mem- who reported the bell stolen in i978, was astounded bers extend their condolences to member Iun. yesterday that the bell had been recovered after 22 years.

NASHO NEWS BETTER DBAL FOR WAR WIDOWS STATE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE. AND TPI PENSIONERS PRESIDENT: Council has amended its Pension Remission Policy so Colln Bell (07)3285 4232P that eligible war widows and Totally and Permanently (07) 3889 1 993 F Incapacitated (TPI) pensioners may now receive the full 40%o pension remission for rates payments. VICE PRESIDENT: Eric Beutel (07) 5499 0667 Under the current system, which was introduced to match SECRETARY: the 20o/o state government subsidy, war widows and TPI Len Matthews (07)32058674 pensioners receive a 20oh remission. TREASURER: A TPI pensioner who owns a property which is their Barry Jack 07)3267 5405A/H principal place of residence and who, since lst July 1997, 041 7 009 074 Mob. had their remission reduced to 20o/o solely because they pension, may now apply to be WELFARE OFFICER: became eligible for a TPI reinstated to the maximum 40oh remission. John Lofthouse (07\55728848 A/H MERCHANDISE MANAGER: Eligible World War II veterans over the age of 70 who Ken Johnson (07)33e5 2041 NH hold a Gold Card but do not receive a pension will, for the first time, be granted a 20o/o remission. EDITOR: Gordon Tong (07) 3284 8521 To find out if you are eligible for this change and for COMMITTEE MEMBERS: more information please call Brisbane City Council on Mark B Cash (07) 4694 003e A/H 07-3403-8888. O4O7 174 775 Mob. Gordon Tong (07) 3284 8521 REVIEW SET TO TACKLE John Brosnan (07) 3359 8909 Bob Cotter (07) 3287 2503 D.F. MEDALS MEMBERSHIP ENQUIRIES: A review of potential anomalies in medal and repatriation John Seymour (07) 3399 3392 benefits for ADF service during the period 1955 to 1975 has ARCHIVIST: been delayed / (07) 3886 6561 NigelSutton Minister Assisting the Minister for Defence Bruce Scott CHAPLAIN: said the reviewer advised him in December the report would Dr NoelWallis B.D. MTh. DTh. be held over until early this year. (07) 33ee interest the veteran and service 4OSSPATRON: "l know of the strong in this review, so I understand their wish Mr Raymond De Vere MC OAM communities regarding to see the outcomes following it as soon as possible," he RSL PRESIDENT: , , ,)' ,1 .t rr '"' 'l said. Ray Spring (07) 3408 2303 PIF HEAD OFFICE "l look forward to receiving the review and considering 42 Oxlade Drive, NEW FARM, QLD 4005 its recommendations and reasoning." Ph: (07) 32542455 Fax: (07) 3358 6366 vyww.nashos.org.au The review is being conducted by former South Australia Supreme Court Judge, Naval Officer and Army CORRESPONDENCE TO ALL Reservist Robert Mohr and former Senior Naval Officer PO. BOX 944 RAdm Philip Kennedy. NEW FARM. QLD. 400s Office hours Monday and WednesdaYs Areas of service being examined include the naval cotn- 9:30 u.m. - 2:00 P.m. ponent of the Far East Strategic Reserve, RAAF Butterworth and ADF service in Malaysia during the period of confrontation with Indonesia. The report also considers other ADF service in South DRAIN.CAM E,ast Asia during the specified period where prima facie evidence is presented to the rcview of possible anomalies. "This extension to the reporting date, will allow the . Closed Circuit Tel€Yision Drainage Insiection review to canvass in the right amount of detail the large 8 (o7l 3841 3544 number of separate drreas of service." 31 S^.IALLWOOD STREEI, UNDERWOOD, Q. 41 19 Thanks to Army News No. 993 - 20th January, 2000 Mobif e 018 722 306 - q4 HOUR5 - FAX (07) 334'1 3?40

NASHO NEWS NATIONAL SERVICEMEN'S SUB.BRANCH Sometimes when you write reports for news- There is however a couple of items in the letter that I letters. it can be done with some enthusiasm but can't come to grips with where it reads (Recognition of Service). this item I am about to write leaves me We were only l8 years old and did not have any say in the disappointed on the decision of the Defence Department' matter. When you turned 18 in that year, in you went for But of course I have a one track mind and that is to make your military service. There must have been some intention sure that the National servicemen's Association and the to send us overseas, when the Korean, Malaysian, Indonesian National Servicemen's R.S.L. Sub Branch keep pressure on and Vietnam Conflicts were on. If not why did our parents the Govemment, making sure we receive that (better form have to sign a document to allow us to be sent overseas. As of recognition) that they previously talked about for all for the way things tumed out to be, it was normal peace timc National Servicemen. This is part of a letter sent from the service in Australia but I don't think we were conscripted Minister of Veteran Affairs, Mr Bruce Scott to the National for that purpose but we will keep trying. the R.S.L., Major General Peter Phillips A.O. President of The article in the Sunday Mail on 6th February, 2000 (retired) and quote - M.C. I (War Records Go A.W.O.I .) and these records were from The Committee commended the service performed by 1946-63 and referred to the destruction of Army records. National Servicemen, but believed that normal duties, even National Service included the National Servicemcn's R.S.L. though they may be demanding, hazardous and Sub Branch took immediate action. A letter of protest was uncomfortable should not be recognised by the award of sent to R.S.L. State Head Quarters which was followed up a medal. Service in Australia, during the time of the Vietnam by a letter from R.S.L. State to the Mrnister for Veteran War was a requirement of Govcrnment at thc Affairs, Mr Bruce Scott. We wili keep you posted on the tirne. Such scrvice does not fit into the category of service outcome. peacetime. clearly more demanding than normal As you can imagine this article has prompted much not believe that Furthermore, the Committee did discussion, concern, and protest about the action. rccognition of national service could be solved through an award, or that a special medal would be appropriate. In Anzac Day 2000. Just a slight change to the report on addition, the Committee was mindful that honours and awards February edition Nasho .Ay'eps that there will be no charge must be geared toward recognising the extraordinary, not for brcakfast. The lunch will cost $ 12.00 per person and the simply signposting ordinary events in our society. buses will be free lrorn the end of the parade to Riverside. 42 Oxlade Drive, but you must ring the Nasho Office tcr While appreciating the difficulties associated with national confirm you are coming Ph.3254-2455. service, especially during the Vietnarn War, the committee did not considcr that the duty rcndered by Nationai Servicemen The future of the Returned and Services League of in the armed services in Australia was anything other than Australia depends on recruiting new members. If you are a ordinary dr,rty. Regular personnel performing the same National Serviceman, not attached to an R.S.L. Sub Branch duties did not quality for any special award. why not become a member of the big league and be part of the big family, where we take care of each other. We This Govemment accepts the position stated by CIDA in provide many services exclusively for league members. Thc respcct of service provided by National Servicemen, and does National Servicemen's R.S.L. Sub Branch is the only one of not agree with the R.S.L. National Congress that a new award its kind in Australia and it is the Sub Branch that works for for service in the ADF should be instituted. National Servicemen. I hope you want to protect your life- As a general rule, medals should be reserved for the style for the future. Become a member of the National recognition of service in military campaigns, peacekeeping Servicemen's R.S.L. Sub Branch and help us to support you or other military activities clearly and markedly more in thc future. peacetime service Normal dcmanding that norntal . RAY SPRING, President peacetime scrvice, such as national service does not in its own right waffant a medal. 'End of quote'. But there again I look at things a little different to what RSL SUB-BRANCH COMMITTEE CIDA do, when I added up my sums it did not amount to a 1999-2004. lot of money. To provide the 300,000 Nasho's called up for Ray 3408 2303 military service with a goal to protect this great country, I President Spring thought it is a very small price to pay. When you think about Vice-President: Col. Bell 3285 4232 it, the rewards to the Government could have been greater. Secrctary: Keith Garvey 5546 3612 With 300,000 National Servicemen did what they rvere asked Treasurer: Theo. Morrow 3901 6500 to do and they have wives and partners and grown up Welfare Officer: Owen Williams 3213 4291 children. It could add up to 1,000,000 voters at the next election and that might just come in nandy, with the Owen is also Merchandise Officer. Government's introduction of the G.S.T. I think they will Meets second Tuesday of each month at the need a bit of a hand. Norman Park Services Club at 6-8pm.

NASHO NEWS BACK TO KIDS' ARMY

School cadets linked to emergency services as well as the defence forces and scouts, have been introduced by State Government. Peter Cameron talked to a former cadet'

Back in the fifties there was a line on the dormitory wall at St Brendan's Christian Brothers Boarding School in Yeepoon. Would-be-warriors could not join the school's army catlet corps until their height matched the line.

"They strained, stretched, you name it. None of us could wait until we were old enough and tall enough to join the The program will work closely with the Queensland Fire cadets." and Rescue Authority, Police, Defence Forces, State mark until "We'd keep measuring each other against that Emergency Services, St. John's Ambulance' Red Cross and we made it," recalled formor cadet Under-Officer Paul Jones, Scouts. latcr Comrnandant of Duntroon Military College and norv "One of the great strengths of the cadets in their heyday Chief Executive of Brisbane's Tattersall's Club' was that usually the instructors were first class- Ours were They polished brass, went on "troop trains" to Sellheim WWII veterans with chests full of medals," Mr' Jones said' on the Burdekin River for annual World War lI camp "We were impressionable young men. Here were They blacked their boots with raven oil, rlanoeuvres. genuine heroes addressing a platoon of 40 young cadets' web belts using an old toothbrush in a water blanco-ed their When they talked you could hear a pin drop. They had mix. WWII experience in the Middle East, New Guinea or both' a cigarette at night it could They drilled and drilled. ANZAC Day preparations were They could tell you that if you lit yards away." painstaking. Never mind the starched epaulettes' even the be seen by the enemy 1000 boollaccs wcre ironcd. Cadet private Jones first donned khaki at 14. He had collected his own chest of medals when he retired from the When time came for the annual camp, the more exuberant army in 1984 as a colonel and Vietnam veteran. By then even raced the trains. jungle greens had rePlaced khaki' "A lot of these kids were from farming families who had "lt was worse than that. In my first year in the cadets seen endless troop trains during the war. we'd head to we were issued with brown boots with studs in the soles, Townsville and change trains for Charters Towers' But the hose tops, puttees and Bombay bloomers"'he recalled' "They trains were so slow some of the sillier ones would jump off must have been surplus stores left over from one of the wars'" and run alongside." Army cadets ,away of life in Australia from WWI, started to defence bases, Australian Depending on proximity petering out from 1984 when the army disbanded the school army, navy or air force cadet unit' schools adopted either an units. Usually they paraded one aftemoon a week' Regional cadet corps continued into the nineties but with Brendan's "But the army cadets were really strong at St greatly reduced numbers and Defence Department influence' and being a boarding school we could parade more than Mr. Jones approved of Prernier Rob Borbidge's oncc a week," said Mr. Jones announcement. Luckier cadets such as Mr. Jones were selected for training "With all the defence cutbacks I'm not sure the Borbidge undcr-officers and sent to Greenbank near Brisbane' as plan would be popular with the military hierarchy, " he said' "l loved it. After the cadets it was a natural progression "But as a grandfather with grandchildren of cadet age I think diggers are gone to join the regular army officers course at Portsea'" it would be a marvellous idea. The WWll from the army and the tendency in peacetime is for the hundreds of thousands of former Not surprisingly, cricketers, footballers and celebrities to become the com- Mr. Jones must have pricked up their school ca

NASHO NEWS General News AUDIT REVEALS ARMY NOT Forthcoming Art Union of a CAR - Members are asked READY FOR BATTLE to advise if they DO NOT wish to receive tickets for this fundraiser. Contact Head Office: 3254-2455. One in four Australian soldiers needs more than 30 days to prepare for battle and even then they might not know how Memorabilia - The Association is seeking photos, old to handle a weapon. 3030s, webbing, packs and articles pertaining to those Nasho The Australian National Audit Office has exposed serious Band days. instruments are also sought. flaws in army readiness, further embarrassing a military Contact F{ead Office: 3254-2455. already struggling to maintain its programs. The audit found percent Merchandise - Articles promoted by the Branches will 74 of full time reguiar soldiers and 34 percent of part time reservists met minimurn be soon available from the Merchandise Manaser. Ken readiness requirements. Johnson. It also found the army had no real way of knowing if Missing - Remember Telegraph The Shield and The soldiers were proficient enough with weapons to be deployed. Courier N{ail Shield sought after in the National Service The report followed allegations Days of 1951 - 1959. Any information at all on their that the Federal Government was preparing to slash billions of dollars from whereabouts would be appreciated. def'ence progrants. The American Australian Friendship has - Group Defence purchases including the $2.5 billion airbrrrne arranged for the dedication of stained glass windows at early-warning and control system spy planes, the $i.5 St. John's Anglican Cathcdral, Ann Strect, on 22ncl October billion reconnaissancc helicopters and $500 million light 2000. Thc suggestion ofa rnarch by Nashos and others has tactical aircraft are reported to be at risk. been nut forward. Defencc Minister John Moore yesterday denied there werc concrete plans to cut any major project. But the Minister's office conceded there were financial pressures on his department.

"There is general financial pressure on def-ence in terms Full Sll,r Rryltn ei of the capabilities it intends to pursue," a spokesman said. The audit report's chief concern was that a 1996 * (|iurt ci.9','rj directive that all army members maintain a state of personal t Htrtnur B*trt) I'ra readiness to deploy within 30 days had not been properly implemented. Phone: (07) S?05 "Evidence indicates that part-time members, in particular, 6 Enbaddy Street could have significant difflculties in reaching a deployable level ofindividual readiness in only 30 days," the report said. The audit attacked the administration of the readiness SEE YOU AT THE FLICKS assessment scheme as inefficient. Remember the outdoor screen at Wacol, where It also found that annual readiness reports were not attendance was compulsory to view educational films. always reliable because soldiers' personal circumstances could change from day to day. Something about care and maintenance of your equipment while on lcave, all very riveting on leave, all very riveting Assessment for weapons proficiency also'uvas a problem. rnaterial. "The (audit office) found no evidence that an operational Then there was the trip to the 'FREE' movie at the Tivoli level of weapons proficiency had becn defincd," it said. Theatre, opposite City Hall. It was a war movie and I guess Therefore, it was hard to assess whether soldiers were the management saw some publicity value in having proficient enough with weapons to achieve 30-day readiness. Servicemen at the Preview. Opposition defence spokesman Stephen Martin said the If you were on Bivouac at Southport, you might recall report was highly embarrassing for the Government. the theatre which was situated on Southport pier. A typical He said the Army Individual readiness Program was Theatre of that era, the usual canvas seats, a great program "flawed from the beginning" and "hastily implemented". fbr a few shillings. Mr Martin said the assessment for weapons proficiency Like so many other things from the 1950's, all of these was equally "problematic". have now gone. We can consider ourselves fortunate to "Any soldier will tell you that they are just not given the have played a small part while they existed. ammunition they need to maintain good levels of weapons proficiency," he said. ALAN LANGzuDGE lst intake, August 6th, 195 l, Wacoi. He said Mr Moore was struggling with the defence portfolio.

NASHO NEWS COUNTRY, COMMUNITY BENEFIT PIPET, IhTE FROM SERVICE TESTINTG By Gavin Leslie S,E,Ilt\zIcEs Redcliffe & Bayside-Herald - Wednesday, January 26,2000 division of R.-r. & D.IVl- SPFtING Pty- Ltd. For most of his life, Clontarf man Keith O'Dempsey has Certified Pipe Testirt g & fttspectiorts had two careers. He has spent most of the past 40 years serving with the PETEFT SPFTING MANAGING DIREC-TOFI Australian Anny Reserve, or teaching in Redcliffe, Brisbane, Pine Rivers and Caboolture.

31 S]VIALL\NOOD S-TFIEE-T Mr O'Dempsey will receive the Order of Australia Medal, UNDEFI\NOOD QLT) 41'1 9 PHONE: 3341 3240 secondary education and the community.

In 1964 Mr O'Dempsey, a former National Serviceman, believed he would be drafted into the army for the Vetnam War.

In both careers Mr O'Dempsey worked his way up the ladder.

For Education Queensland, he served on many conrmittees, as well as the State Secondary Principals' Association. R.T. & D.M. SPRING PTY. LTD. Licenced Plumbers and Drainers In the Army Reserve, from which he retired in 1992, he 31 Smallwood Street, Undenryood. 41 1 9 was promoted to colonel and held posts such as command- Phone: (07) 3341 3588 Fax: (07) 3341 3240 ing officer 49th Battalion RQR at Wacol and the Reserve Command and Staff Colleee. PETER SPRING MANAGING OIRECTOR THE PART.TIMERS The Purt-Timers, is an Australian Defence Force NATIONAL SERVICEMEN'S Journal Publication - by Doug Hirst ASSOCIATION OF AUSTRALIA When war was declared in 1939, a quarter. of the MERCHANDISE RAAF were reservists. These Part-Timers played a Beret, (medium & large) $23.00 major role in shaping what became the world's fourth Beret Badge $ 5.00 largest air force by war's end. Canberra Key ring $ 7.50 This book details the roller-coaster ride of the RAAF Embroidered Caps s 1s.00 Reserve. Policy, workplace and personal perspcctives Coffee Mugs $ 8.00 are provided, along with an outline of each of the nine Lapel Badge $ 5.00 RAAFAR squadrons, the Specialist Reserve, the Air Nasho Port $ 12.00 Training Corps and the University Squadrons. National Necktie $27.00 The Part-Timers can he purchased directly from Pocket Patch $ 8.00 the Ar.rstralian Defence Force Journal Office, at the cost Polo Shirts $27.00 $26.00 Wall Plaques $3s.00 To purchase a copy, contact Amber McKinnon on Stubbie Holders, (printed logo) $ 5.00 (02) 6265 3234, or write to her at: Car Number Plate Covers (Nasho Logo) Pair $20. 00 R8-LG-005 * PLUS POSTAGE & HANDLING Russell Offices, ACT,2600. * All items will be available to buyers at our general meetings and Sub-Branches. Author GPpAPT Doug Hirst, MBE, retired in 1993 ENOU IRIES: after 33 years in the Royal Australian Air Force as a navigator and staff officer. In 18 years flying he did P.0. Box 944 tours on Nephures and Orions, transpoft tours in Maiaysia NEW FARM, OLD. 4tltls and a stint with the VIP scuadron in Canberra.

NASHO NEWS STAMP A MEMORIAL TO NATIONAL SERVICEMEN'S DAY GALLIPOLI VETERAN REMEMBRANCE SERVICE One of Australia's three surviving Gallipoli veterans has CABOOLTURE SUNDAY died in a Melbourne nursing home a day after the launch of 13Ih FEBRUARY a postage stamp featuring his portrait. 20(|tl A Nasho's View Walter Parker, 105, died on Saturday. 0500 Hours. WAKEY, WAKEY, WAKEY. Rise and shine Mr Parker and the two remaining survivors of Gallipoli, wifey deaq we have to hit the road for Caboolture. 0605 Roy Longmore and Alec Campbell, were featured on stamps hours we're on our way, arrive at 0840 hours. ..Strewth, launched last Friday as part of Australia Post's Legends it's hot." Strike me pink there's the GREy GHOST and his series of stamps. wife Del. G'day mate how are you.

The Victorian president of the Returned and Services A number of NASHO's were getting the site ready for the Service. Their wives were preparing League, Bruce Ruxton, said Mr Parker had been one of a the tucker for the after service breed of Australians who would never be seen again. smoko. I asked is this where bona fide travellers get bacon and eggs for breakfast. Received a "He was one of those stalwarts who remained after few strange looks and was given a piece of dry bread and a landing at Gallipoli," Mr Ruxton said. glass of water.

"lt's incredible to think about it because he must have My wife Joyce volunteered her services and was given a enlisted just about on his birthday to make Gallipoli, job of buttering pikelets, yours truly got lumbered with considering it was 1915. placing seating outside in front of the Memorial for [ne Bis Wigs to sit in. "Gee it's hot". Assembled in the car oark oT "Australia will never ever see that type of Australian again. the R.S.L. War Veterans Home. We formed up in two They were different. They were tough. They were brave." Companies of sixty Nashos. Standing beside me was this elderly bloke. I thought to myself he's a bit old to a Mr Ruxton said it was very sad that Mr Parker's death be Nasho. We marched out into the side street led by the had come so soon after the launch of the stamD Memorial Band, followed by our State president Colin Bell, com m emorating his Gallipoli heroism. Caboolture President Eric Beutel, the Flag Bearers, Ron Ward Veterans Affairs Minister Bruce Scott said Mr Parker was and Nigel Sutton both in uniform with 303's with fixed a model for both young Australians and serving soldiers. bayonets, then the two Companies of Nashos followed by a contingent of Army and Air Force Cadets. "For young people in Australia, they could do no more We did a left wheel then another left than model their own lives on our Gallipoli and Anzac wheel and marched into the covered driveway that ran the length the legends," Mr Scott said. of building. The nursing staffhad brought all these veterans outside He said Mr Parker and other Anzac troops had in wheel chairs and beds to watch us march. The order established a tradition of overseas service that was "Eyes Right" was given and we held that position unril we maintained by current peacekeeping operations by the had passed all ofthese parients. Australian Army. "Eyes Front" out onto the main street where the nolice had one lane closed to traffic. Marched "Those same qualities that were with Walter Parker and to and halied at Memorial, right turn, stand at ease, stand easy. Good lord others are being, I think, seen once again in our ADF in it's hot. Ray Spring was the Master of Ceremonies, called Bougainville and East Timor," he said. on Colin Bell who welcomed everyone to the Service, which Mr Scott described a meeting with Mr Parker as a was conducted by our State Chaplain Noel Wallis. Our "privilege" and said there had been "something mystical" concert band played the Anthems and Hymns which we about the man who had helped create the Anzac legend. sang to. A number of Wreaths were laid and one of the band members played "The Last Post" then two minutes' Opposition Leader Kim Beazley renewed calls for Anzac silence was observed. Day to be made Australia's national day when he paid tribute During one of the speeches it was mentioned that a to Mr Parker. Nasho from Maryborough who was in hospital on the Sunshine "l've always been of the view, and events like this Coast, heard on the wireless about the Service and asked strengthen me in that conviction, that our real national day is the Sister if he could sign himself out of Hospital on Sunday Anzac Dav." he said. morning so he could attend this Service. A Nasho from the Sunshine Coast drove him over and was taking him back to the Hospital later in the day. Now that's one very keen Nasho, well-done lad.

Just as we were given the order to dismiss it started to rain. Still hot, bloody hot. I approached the elderly gentleman who marched beside me and asked his name. "Jack Francis" he replied, and where did you serve? "The 2/25 Battalion in the Owen Stanley's and on the KOKODA TRACK." His age 85 years. Well done Siq I dip my lid to you.

Continued on page 16 NASHO NEWS lt SERVICEMEN'S ALL NASHOS ARE INVITED TO J a TAKE PART IN A GREAT z a I oI REUNION TO CELEBRATE THE l- I z oz sOTH ANNIVERSARY OF THE 72 51 FIRST NASHO INTAKE IN 1951 . NAVY .ARMY .AIRFORCE KEEP END OF JULY 2OO1 AVAILABLE The National Servicemen's Association will be arranging a full week of happy events on the Gold Coast such as I Bowls tournaments I Golf tournaments I Tours of Gold Coast maior attractions I Special Race meeting at Gold Coast Turf Club I Excursions for partners during the above events I Giant re-union dinner r Huge parade of Nashos followed by drinks and BBQ I Special discounts on travel and accomrnodation I You will be able to meet many people from all those years ago and hear how life has treated them r Renew old friendships r Queensland State Annual Conference last weekend July r National Annual Conference last weekend July I Full week of events where you can take part in all or some or none - wide choice available You will be treated to our famous Queensland hospitality

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AND TELL US IF YOU THINK YOU WILL BE ABLE TO MAKE IT. THIS WILL NOT COMMIT YOU IN ANY WAY, BUT WILL BE A HELP TO US IN PLANNING NUMBERS FOR THIS GREAT EVENT. (ALTERNATIVELY, ASK YOUR SUB.BR SECRETARY TO GET BUSY AND GrvE us HIS BRANCH NUMBERS BY FAX (07) s532-5s91 OR EMAIL) t2 NASHO NEWS MOORE ON TIMOR Commonwealth Department On Friday, 29 October 1999 Mr John Moore, Minister of Veterans' Affairs for Defence, visited INTERFET rroops in Dili. Military Compensation "l couldn't say more enthusiastically what a damned good and Rehabi litation Service job Major General Peter Cosgrove is doing," said Minister transfer to Department Moore in Dili. of Veterans' Affairs "l'djust like to express the great pleasure I have tn being Service delivery of the Military Compensation and here today. I came to meet the forces here, the Coalition Rehabilitation Service (MCRS) has been transferred from forces, and to see what progress has been made. the Department of Defence to the Department of Veterans' "l have to say I'm surprised by the degree ofdevastation Affairs (DVA). there is within thc province. The bright side is, of course, The Department of Defence retains a policy role and the tremendous professionalism of the Coalition forces. continues to be responsible for safety management of "Everywhere I've gone, I've been impressed by the Australian Defence Force (ADF) members. DVA will relationship they've built up with the local population, and manage compensation claims and arrange rehabilitation the way in which they've been able to bring about peace and services for ADF members. All continuins claims have been security within the area. passed to Dr/A.

"To me, they've met the United Nations mandate, in every The legislation and policy have not changed. Defence staff aspect. I'll be very pleased, next week, to go to the United who administered MCRS have become DVA emolovees and Nations and speak to officials there about progress that has will continue to provide the services. been made. Over the next six months MCRS offices will be "To all the forces that have contributed, the governments collocated with DVA. MCRS clients will be advised on the that have contributed here in the United Nations' operation, in their region when it occurs. The MCRS Offices can could I thank them. I think they all have a right to feel equally be contacted on toll free numbers: as proud as I do of the ADF (Australian Defence Force). 1800-064-345 Canberra 1800-634-038 Adelaide "ln coming time, there will be a change from Phase II to 1800-637-695 Darwin Phase III, which was announced as a consequence of the Security Council resolution, earlier in the week. That will 1800-670-616 Brisbane 1800-8l6-011 Hobart bring about some changes to the personnel here and to the management. 1800-817-489 Perth I 800-066-869 Melbourne "l'm quite sure that all the forces that are here look 1800-645-451 Sydney forward to a civil administration being established and the I 800-620-532 Townsville ultimate development, after that, of the new nation (of East | 800 -624-1 6l National Offi ce Timor). "l'm only too pleased to report back, not only to my government - the Government of Australia and the Prime INVITATION perceive Minister - but to the United Nations on what I to be A warm and fraternal invitation is extended to the a great success in this operation." officers and members of your Association, accompanied by their partners, to attend the annual Masonic ceremony commemorating Anzac Day. The ceremony, which pays homage to those service personnel who made the supreme sacrifice, will be held in Grand Hall of the Masonic Memorial Centre, Ann Street, Brisbane on Tuesday, 25th April 2000, commencing at 7pm.

This year a special tribute will be paid to the Salvation Army. An ANZAC address will be presented by Major Ian Riddell (Rtd) who has given forty years distinguished service to the Salvation Army, including twenty seven years as a Chaplain in the Royal Australian Army, serving in Vietnam 196l-68.

The dress for the evening is smart casual/lounge suit. Miniature service medals. ribbons. awards etc. ". . .and wait until 'Reveille'." ,uo*. r. may be worn. Masonic Regalia is not required to be worn. From We Serve - Intake l/54

NASHO NEWS l3 \\;^;)z t\:! ,r rt"?- NO HANDS ON DECK! .e* Two Bundy NASHOS thought they'd go fishing in the tranquil blue waters of Wide Bay they were wishing to outdo each other with the size of their catch, And hatching a plan to ensure success was a snatch. Young Johnny F. said to Brian T., "Hop in and l'll steer," To which came the reply, "0K, l'll just open the beer."

For best ol mates they were, known each other for years, yet the outcome of this story will move you t0 tears. Off the Jake reef they soon cast off their kellick "tf he goes an7 deeper, Sergeant, charge him with desertion ! " And baited up their hooks in a manner most angelic. With a Fourex in one hand and a rod in the other mitt, From ll/e Serve - Intake l/54 They say and they waited until the first fish bit. NATIONAL "Hand me the net, mate," said Brian with pride, As he manoeuvred his catch right up alongside, POLICY "Would you believe the size of it!" RSL national policy Get a bigger net, into this one it won't fit!" supports a fonn ofnational 0bediently Johnny F. got a net a metre wide, service, either rnilitary or And they both tried to entice the monster inside. civil. lt is timely to review this policy and consider With one end on the bow and the other on the engine, whether military national they heaved the mighty schnapper aboard and suddenly service still has relevance. started wingin'. A recent address to the Each blamed the other for the tragedy they had suffered, State Council by Major and many were the sweanruords that they both uttered. General Darryl Low Choy, So lar out at sea, amidst confusion and fear, Assistant Chiei of the the worst possible thing had happened - they'd knocked Defencc Force (Reserves). overthe beerl indicated that many NATO and other western coun- So sadly they started the Yammie and headed back to shore tries have dropped national and deiectedly made their way home, stiff, thirsty and sore. service in favour of a vol- a Next time they venture out to King Neptune's kingdom untary force including strong Reserve component. you can be sure they'll each have their own Bundaberg rum. Some other factors to NUTGRASS'99. RSL State President consider are the Ruv De l/ere contemporary society in this courtry does not support WONtrABEACH the concept, the ADF does not want it imposed on them and it is not an economical concept for Australia. I knorv INDEPENDENT HOME STAY people say it teaches them discipline and is good for their BED & BREAKFAST development. I say that teaching discipline is a task or parents, the ADF is not an institution for wayward youth. 10 Yarun Close, Wonga Beach 4873

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t4 NASHO NEWS LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Company would be closely linked to my "other activities" Dear Sir with a thinly veiled threat that failing to heed this 'advice' could be to my detriment. My resignation to the CO was The Final parade and march past at Wacol, was indeed a issued shortly thereafter and I was strictly forbidden to significant event, all concerned are to be congratulated. mention in my resignation that any pressure had been brought However, as an Association of individuals who appreciate to bear or that I had been influenced in any way by my the significance and lasting value of National Training, why employers. is it we are "irrelevant", when public attention is directed towards the needs and merits of reintroduction of a national I was not looking for preferentiai treatment; just a training scheme in today's environment. If we do not choose reasonable level ofunderstanding. IfI had been guilty ofeg. to exercise advocacy, in support of defence related issues, failing to attend to my civilian duties in any way then I would groups, agree that my ernployers had genuine we will revert to being like so many other simply a cause for ':oncern. As social club! I have mentioned, I cannot recall this sitLration ever occurring. I believe that I could have continued my military Only 47 groups or individuals, saw a need to make a activities while still totally satisfying my employers. I was submission to the current, Joint Standing Committee on given little choice in the matter. Foreign Affairs and Trade Inquiry, into the suitability of the Australian Army for peacetime, peacekeeping and war. Our Yours sincerely association was not represented. This opportunity lost, does Bernard McCarthy not mean we can not exercise a public duty and have 2nd Intake l5 Platoon D Coy the matter a multi-faceted influence, in of supporting 22nd Aprll1952 national system the youth today and the training for of Holsworthy Reserve and Permanent Force 'needs' of tomorrow. Most 270',7 451 politicians appear to have mistaken relief, that the cornmunity at large and groups such as ours do not support Dear Sir, a retum to a systcm of national service. "On the way to camp" How wrong they are and how remiss are we if we do not correct the impression immediately. My memory of events before arriving in camp is faded, never the less, here goes at random! A Korean War was Submitted by Tom King Elanora, Qld raging and I was at school doing final exams when I tumed l8 on 7/11/1950. I was unaware I was now elisible for Dear Sir National Service. "Oh - you're one of them" Moving on:- I became unemployable because "Bob Reading Alan Langridge's letter (No Special Favours) Menzies had told employers to make up National Servicemen's F'ebruary 2000 struck a chord. pay in camp." At l8 I was already TOO OLD. I, too, had problems with my employers trying to obtain Moving on:- I think I "picked the forms up at the Post leave to attend Annual Camp. My employers were 'anti- Office" to register for National Service. Military' ("Oh - you're one of them!") and made it very Moving on:- I was interviewed in MayiJune 1951. My eyes difficult for me to have the required time off. It reached the were tested until I couldn't tell if those coloured dots looked stage where I was obliged to inform them of the Training like a "3" or an "8". He got very excited when I confirmed Program for Camp so that they would know when I really I could develop and print a roll of B&W Baby Brownie Film. had to be there! As a member of a Field Regiment the "Fire He took tape measurements. (For a uniform maybe?) and Movement" Exercise was the high point of Camp and, as such, I was permitted to attend for those days. As this Moving on:- The WWI Diggers said "lt's bully beef and was several days after everyone else had gone, it meant my stew for you" and spoke of "Pally-Asses". It seemed to be rnaking my own way to Camp; on one occasion a very long a ration of straw. I never did find out if you stuffed your Journey. mattress with it or you fed it to your horse. They kept reminding us - "and son - the best trained has the best chance in addition, I was not permitted to retain the money I of survival". earned at Camp; this had to be refunded to my employers on my return so that I would not come out "in front". Their Moving on:- Everyone except Gracie Fields was at the attitude was that as they were paying for my absence they Mackay railway Station that night wishing us luck as they were entitled to the monies earned during that period. As waved us goodbye. I was blind rotten drunk on my first well, the time taken off to attend Camp was deducted from ever'7oz glasses of beer. My girlfriends were there. My my Annual Leave entitlement. mates' girlfriends were there. We discovered that 80% of them were the same women. Some things never change. As a final 'twist of the knife' my employers issued a waming that they were concerned at the amount of time I Moving on:- To a Townsville dawn of 30th July 1951. was devoting to the Military and that I should seriously We were In Camp and our lives would never be the same consider my career within the Company. It should be noted again. And thanks to the Bank of who that at no stage that I can recall did my civilian duties suffer paid my salary difference for six months. They employed as a result of my military activities; on the contrary, I an unemployable for re-employment. believe they were greatly enhanced as a direct result of my DavidRoss All2060 training, a good deal of which I wDs able to use in the Original Intake No.l0 (G R.) Squadron civilian arena. I was informed that my future in the Garbutt Townsville 30-07-1951 to 21-01-1952.

NASHO NEWS 15 BRANCH COMMITTEE

CONTACT PERSONS At the inaugural meeting at the Redcliffe R.S.L. the BRISBANE STH Ken Hendren 07 3297 0479 following were elected to Executive Positions: BUNDABERG Keith Hoooer 07 4153 2567 CAB0OLTURE Eric Buetel 07 5499 0667 President: Leo Kalinowski C0FFS HARB. Eric Duroux 02 6652 2531 Secretary: TrevorFitzgerald DALBY Lester Caterer 07 4662 2857 Treasurer: Barry Bolton GOLD COAST Brian Handke 07 5532 0638 Eric Beutel, Mce-President of S.M.C. spoke at the meeting GYMPIE Patrick Bagnell 07 5482 3687 on 24th February 2000 of the need for a Welfare Officer, HERVEY BAY Tom David 07 4124 8225 especially needed for Fund Raising ventures. IPSWICH Kevin Jackwitz 07 5426 1187 MACKAY Graham Jenkinson 07 4952 2615 The 4th Wednesday of the month was chosen as the MARYB0ROUGH Grahame Pomroy 07 4122 2224 meeting date. Time: 7.30pm at the Redchffe R.S.L. STH. BURNETT Warren Cockburn ( 07 4162 1793 The Branch area SUNSHINE CST Ray Lower ( 07 5447 6691 involves Deception Bay, Deagon, Sandgate T00W00MBA KevinSullivan ( 07 4635 31 02 and Bracken Ridge. The southern boundary can T0WNSVILLE John McCann ( 07 4779 6927 be taken as Beams Road. A11 members are invited to attend the monthlv meetinss. Continued from page 11 LEOKALINOWSKI Phone: -3204-7993. I introduccd him to Colin Bcll, Ray Spring and Eric Beutel. 01 They were full of praise for this Veteran. Col arranged transport to take him back to the R.S.L. Home.

The billy has boiled. Coffee, Tea or maybe a cold We celebrated National Servicemen's Day on Sunday l3th orange juicc or perhaps a coldie. The W.O.N.S have done February by having a Church Service and luncheon to fbllow. an excellent job of setting the food out on the tables. Not only did they make the sandwiches, they baked, at their Our Chaplains, Archdeacon John Emerson, an ex-Nasho own expense and donated all these home made cakes, and Reverend Archie MacNicol, conducted a very biscuits, scones and pikelets. What a feast, there was over impressive ceremony at Saint Matthew's Anglican Church. three hundrcd personnel having refreshments and there was a congregation of seventy or so worshippers attended, still food left on the tables at the end of the day. Well done including the Federal Member for Herbert, Mr. Peter Lindsay ladies, give yourselves a big pat on the back. and his wife Margaret, our Patron Brigadier Neil Weekes AM. MC. Retired, and wife Lynette. A number of apologies A fishing rod was raffled but I do not know who won it. were received The rain hasn't cooled it down any, still hot, damn hot. from members unable to be present, so the Where's my cheese and kisses, have to start making tracks number who attended would have been greater. to Brisbane. We said our good byes but I have one more President John Doyle welcomed those present with stop to make. spcnt a I few minutes with my brother who words which themed with the homily given later on by was Laid to Rest last year. Archdeacon John. The two readings were done by Bob Lest We Forget Seymore and John McCann. The collection taken up CHOOK - [Charlie Boggs - Hervcy Bay Branch ] realised nearly $150, as Archdeacon John said, "a silent collection, notes only." As it turned out there was not much coin. There must have been a Dutch Nasho in the congregation, as a one Guilder coin, a little bigger than a ten-cent piece was later found. The collection will go torvards the Nasho Bursaries. We then proposed the toast to the Branch. This was responded to by Ben Hobson, in a very brief but eloquent reply. It was noL the day for formality Ph 131 008 and all those who attended spoke in glowing terms of the morning's proceedings. Many memories were rekindled. * Computerised Taxis Thcre were four from the first Wacol Intake present. All from Baker Company. We will improve on it next year. * Express Couriers It was officially announced that the Townsville & District 3246 1866 Branch will award two (2) Bursaries of $250 each to the * Wedding Cars child or grandchild of a National Serviceman for the best * Gift Vouchers results of Grade l0 for the year 2000. This was decided * upon at the General.Meeting held earlier in February. The Luxury Cars proviso is that the Nasho is a financial member of this Branch. * Mini Buses More details later on. Many thanks to the RSL Club for the help given in We gladly accept Cabcharge,. staging our first Commemoration of National Servicemen's Amex, Diners, JCB and Motorpass Day, particularly the drinks provided during the lunch.

16 NASHO NEWS THE IIIAUGURAT ANZAC DAY The Brisbane South Nashos now have a home base. The Salisbury RSL Memorial club's elections held on the 2jth COMMEMORATIVE MARGH 1999 February went ahead as planned, with all Nashos Club candidates standing for Committee positions being successful. We thank all those Nasho Club members who made this possible by firstly joining the Club and rhen turning up to vote on the day. Cal Williams, the new Club President has been busy ever since, redesigntng the club layout. We think you will like the new set up. This is just the beginning and there is quite a bit of work to do to revamp the Club and get it operating profitably.

Because of the club's present financial situation, we will be reliant on volunteers to help with these minor renovations. Therefore, wc need the skilled tradesmcn. including builders, carpenters, cabinet makers, electricians, refrigeration mechanics, welders and painters, etc, to help relocate the coldroom and build a new bar and offlces, including Thc inauguralANZAC Day commemoration march our own Nasho ofllce, shared r.vith the Salisburv SLrb-Branch. 1999 by the newly forrncd Warwick & District Sub Branch led by President Reg Karle anci the banner Donations of coldroom panels, timber, plyw.ood, square bcarers Col Willi (left) and CliffEdwards. tube and other building materials and bar equiprnent would be most welcome. The donaticln or a loan of a oiano would The Sub Branch formed in January 1999, has also be welcome. bi-monthly meetings and social gatherings every othcr We also need volunteer members to help with the day to month, which are very well supported by members and day running of the Club as duty officers, doormen and wivcs and Toowoomba Branch Members. handymen to do minor repairs. We also need barmen, ccllarmen and cooks to help in the service areas. Guys, we will only need this help until we get on our feet. Many hands make light work. Would those wishing to volunteer plcase ring Cal Williams on 3841-3634, By the tinre readers see this notice Murgon Conference ASAP. wilI have come and gone. Our March meeting get-together To ensure that we have a harmonious relationship with at La Balsa parade .Park will also have been and gone. The the Salisbury RSL Sub-branch we have nominated Nashos at Caboolture was attended by five of our members as well to executivc and comrnittee positions of thc Salisbury RSL as a visitor, Kevin Lawson from Howard who is a Vietnanr Sub-branch. NASHO and was at the time a patient at Buderim private Hospital and was able to talk his way into a leave pass for We are looking for Brisbane South Nashos to march with the day and travelled to Caboolture with Ray Lower. 'fhe us at Salisbury on ANZAC Day prior to the annual march in parade was a huge success and credit must be given to the the city. We will organise buses to take all marchers into the {-lbtlollure Branch and pafticularlv to Presicient Eric for a city r.vith plenty of time prior to the city r.narch for a small job wcll donc. nominal cost. The Salisbury RSL Sub-branch rvill havc a Dawn Scrvice held at 6.00am followed by the march rvhich Our arrangemcnts fbr ANZAC DAY are well in hand with starts at 8.00am, followed a march at Maroochydore, fbllowed by a re-union lunch by a service at 8.30arr. It is not a long march distance, but neverthcless, and drinks at the Millrvell Hall in Millwell Streer which is promises to be a grand affair lead by our own National just behind Sunshinc Plaza. The cost fbr the function is $ l0 servicemen's Mcmorial tsand, which will be bused into town iler pcrson. Bring your supporter 1 Wife or Partner ) and ' after the cn3oy good company and fine meal. Let's all tllrnout at Salisburv ;\NZAC Day march. A gunfire breakf-ast will be p,rovided iMaroocir.vdorc and lct the Sunshine Coast know that rve loliowing ihc Dawn Service. exist lind Ihat rve are on ihc way up. ririsbane Sourir now iras its o'uvn mcrcirandise itcm: a 'ilic rcgLrl;ir Aprrl inceting'-vili l-.e ;,. usLiai :il ihe rlualitv slontrorool- r;oif or r.;ar ilmbrelia with black an

i ".: STANTHORPEWINERIES We had a good attendance in Ipswich at our servlce on Day and Our scheduled bus trip to Stanthorpe took place on 27th the 13th February for National Servicesmen's it the Fcbruary. was reassuring to see a reasonable attendance from public. The weather was great, the company was good, the hall in Nicholas Street venues interesting, the jokes and yarns way-out, the The service was held at the RSL by invited guests and sing-along spot-on, the smoko bikkies good stuff, and the trpswich at the shrine and was attended as dignitaries from overall day voted a great success. There was varying Branches of other services as well special various political areas. comment about the wines, but knowing nothing about them' I'm saying nothing. All I know is if you throw a bunch of Our bugler, Mr Mike Atkin, played the Last Post and grapes in the air, it comes down "PLONK". Certainly there Reveille very well and also another member Mr Wil Mitchell were a number of bottles loaded on at various venues. recitied the ODE and they both done proud for the Branch on the day. Tiger Moore and his wife joined us at Allora, and Reg Karlc and his Warwick Crew boarded on the way through. The Address for the service was given by our Treasurer We met up with some of the Stanthorpe Boys for lunch at Mr Trevor Schumacher and the Sub-branch Chaplain Mr the RSL. Some of our members will be going there on Leon Rowe gave the prayers and the Benediction. March 26th to assist in setting up their new Branch. We had a luncheon afterwards at the RSL Services Club MEETINGS-ME ETINGS-MEETINGS North Ipswich and we approached Mr Cameron Thompson the Federal Member for Blair for a flag for the Sub-branch The 6th F'ebruary saw a range of meetings held at the and he has since supplied the flag for which we are very RSL in Toowoomba. Before lunch the 50th Anniversary grateful. Committee held theirs followed by the RSL Nasho Sub-branch. and after all had lunch downstairs, the State We also had a good day in Limestone Park Ipswich on Management Committee had their meeting in the afternoon. the 4th March with the Welcome home to the troops from Details wili no doubt be reported by others. The concept of Timor. new, it is appreciated taking meetings to the bush is not but We had a visual display set up in the park along side the get the opportunity by outlying members. Local members 4l Field Battery from Ipswich. ( Looked good with a Hame! to meet State Management Committee Members, who Field Gun at our front door). otherwise are only names. Many have been surprised by Battery helped us out with a tent the range of business and activities undertaken by our The troops from the helped the setup in the moming and with the organisation. and also with pulling down in the evening after everything was completed. SHOOTING We are now getting ready for Anzac Day and we are Rifle-shooting winner for last month was Keith Simpson' hoping for a good attendance like we had last year. We haven't seen his name up in lights for some time. There is a group from our Sub-branch along with veterans Remember, the monthly shoot is now held on the third going to attend an Anzac service with school children at the Sunday of each month, and the boys would welcome any Brassall State School Ipswich on the 20th April. Nashos from other branches to their range. We are also getting ready for the Boonah Show on the FUTUREEVENTS lgth & 20th May as we will be setting up a display again Help is required for Easter Egg Handouts at the hospitals, this year as this is the ir 100th show and it is expected to be very big for a country show. Sale of ANZAC Badges etc --- 17th - 20th April DON'T FORGET THAT WE HAVE THE NASHO Members to attend: CLOCK FOR SALE Tobruk 09th April Rats of BRYAN BENNETT. Secretary Wallof Memory l6th April 0800hrs

Cross l6th April l500hrs 'rf Sacrifice WIlI Kapyong Remembrance 23rd APril Marchers for ANZAC day Dawn Service:- 0430hrs rlroPHrEs ge Main Parade :- 0930hrs fr PLEASE MARCH WITH US Ph/Fax: (07) 3349 Don & Carol Goodwin 5458 Reponer:- DENNIS GILLBARD 143 Lumley St A/H: (07) 3343 3045 Upper Mt Gravatt MOBILE: 015 656749

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6 6 s sMC Meering 6 7 7 7 7

I Bundaberg Meeting I Dallry Meeting, Miles I I Bundaherg MeEling

Sun8hlne Coast soc RSL hleeting, Norman Pk. lal I Gympie Meeting I I I SMC, RSL & 50th Annlvsrrary Toowoomba Meetinfl Msollngs al Maryborough

10 t0 10 Bundaberg Meeting 10 Gymplo Msotlng 1 RSL fuleeting, Norman Pk. 1 I t Goltl coasl car Fun Run t1 Tsowoomba Tunn ls B BO 11 Toowoomba Meeling Toorloomba Hats oI Tobruk Ctboo llura Bus TrlD 12 Gold Coast ANZAC M eeting. 12 12 12 CoasJ Me.qling . lun$line . "'RSi 13 te i i g Niibtindlr'toimanpr.- Mackay AGM Meeting. '" i Bundaberg M6stlng ig I Gold Coast Meeting

14 14 i sunsnine Coast Souial 14 14 t5 Bundaberg Dinner Meeting t5 t5 15

Meeting Rltle ehoallng Mlllmarran 16 Cslfs Harbour 16 caboolture Meeting 1S 10 Toowoomba 0owns Bowls 0a, B ifle Shootin0 Millmerran Cof ls Harbour Ms6tlno

17 17 17 Gold Coast 0lnnsr Dance 17 -- BundabErg Bowls & EB0 iB is 18 1c Caboolture MeetinU Colfr Harbour Maating 19 Bille Shoot Millmerran 19 t9 CaboollurB MystBry Bus Trlp 2A 20 i Caboolture 19 2A i Hlqhland Galhsrlng Colls Meeling 2l Good Friday 21 Harbour 2A 2l Rille Shootins Millmerran 22 ?2 21 22

23 Toowoomba - 23 u 2g Kapyong Service 24 24 23 24 E::lel Monday is-At,IZAC DAY 25 24 25

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29 Bundaborg - Monlo Hounlon 29 28 29

30 Bundaberg - Monlo Hsunion 30 29 30

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