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Motor Vehicle Accidents and General Personal Injuries - Facsimile: (08) 9321 3465 Tony Milne Website: www.kottgunn.com.au WILLS AT SPECIAL RATES Email: [email protected] 4 The Listening Post December 2011 This Month in Australian Military History Date Year Title Event 11 December 1952 Operation Fauna, Korea The 1st Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment, begins Operation Fauna in Korea. Its objective is to capture prisoners and destroy enemy defences. Operation Fauna was a major trench raid on Chinese positions near Hill 355 to snatch a prisoner. Although no prisoners were taken, Chinese dispositions near Hill 355 were seriously disrupted. 31 December 1914 The second convoy of the first The second convoy of the first AIF departs Albany. Volunteers for the AIF AIF departs Albany enlisted so readily that a second convoy of reinforcements left within two months of the first. Many of those aboard its ships would land on Gallipoli on 25 April 1915. 1 January 1901 Proclamation of the The Union of the six former colonies came into being with a proclamation by Commonwealth of Australia the Governor-General, Lord Hopetoun at Centennial Park, Sydney 3 January 1951 Seoul evacuated by UN United Nations Forces were forced to evacuate Seoul after a successful Command Forces southward advance by Chinese and North Korean Forces. It was the second time in the Korean War that Seoul had fallen; the first time was shortly after North Korea launched its invasion of the South. 9 January 1966 1st Battalion Royal Australian The Operation became the scene of a major action against a Viet Cong tunnel Regiment in Operation Crimp complex. 19 January 1944 No. 77 Squadron raids Mustangs of No 77 Squadron attacked a suspected Chinese Headquarters with Pyongyang rockets. 22 January 1941 Tobrul surrenders to After its capture, Tobruk was garrisoned by the 9th Division, elements of the Australian 6th Division 7th Division and other Allied units. The Town was surrounded on three sides by the German Afrika Korps in April and remained besieged, but unable to be resupplied by sea, until December. Most Australians, however, left Tobruk between August and October. These events are only a selected number of significant dates when Australians were involved in activities of importance. For the complete list go to: www.awm.gov.au A Day to Remember On 27 September 2011, 21 The exchange program has been going The SACF wreath was laid by Cadet we were very lucky with the weather. members of the Surrey Army Cadet since 2004. In the even years a contingent Lance Corporals Fee and Boyer and A brief 10-second shower during the Force ("the SACF") laid a wreath at of WA Army cadets visits Surrey and in by special request, the Union Flag was ceremony was followed by fine weather the Circle of Remembrance at the the odd years, the Surrey cadets visit flown during the service. with even some sun! State War Memorial. WA. The program includes sightseeing and cultural events and attendance at After the wreath laying, the State We are very grateful for the support The cadets and staff were in WA as each others Annual Camp. Warden welcomed the SACF contingent of the State Warden and Deputy State part of "Exercise Southern Cross", an and Cadet Sergeant Luke Cole replied. Warden who were supported by the Sub exchange program that operates between The ceremony was a chance for the The cadets were then able to disperse Wardens that assisted with the flags the local Army Cadets Brigade (WA cadets to reflect on the sacrifice countless and get a closer view of the wreath and during the ceremony. men and women have made in Wars the State Memorial itself. Despite the Australian Army Cadets Brigade) and Major (AAC) Michael Jenkin the SACF. and conflicts throughout our history. forecast showing storms and even hail, The Listening Post December 2011 5 From the President’s Pen State Congress our nation never forgets the horrors Allowance (DIFSA). Release of of war and the value of peace. 19 This allowance is an income personal The recently held State Congress February 2012 will be a milestone in records from National marked the beginning of the new this important commemoration. support payment made by DVA to triennium that will lead us up to the those whose social security income Archives. National Scene Ex-Service commemorative activities associated support payment is reduced or not The release of personal service records with the Centenary of ANZAC. While Organisations Round Table payable because of adjusted disability Meeting 24 November from the National Archives is a cause Albany will be the focus for Western pension. It would be preferable that for concern. In one case recently cited Australian activities, it is hoped that 2011. this be paid by a single agency but less than complementary comments sub branches will take a lead role in this has not been arranged because it Items discussed included: on a confidential report were included organising events that will honour would require IT system funding of in an obituary and could have caused not only the original ANZACs but a. DVA presence on ADF bases. $30M over 4 years. offence to the deceased person’s all those who have followed in their family. The National Executive has As at 23 November 2011, DVA had e. Coordinated veterans care footsteps. Early in the New Year we agreed to prepare a comprehensive established a presence at 37 ADF bases program. will be preparing a set of guidelines submission about this matter and it throughout the nation. The exemplar to heighten public awareness of the Dr Killer advised they are working on is planned that this will be ready for is Lavarack Health Centre Townsville forthcoming events and suggesting a new concept for veterans and doctors consideration at the first meeting in where there is DVA presence 5 days ways for total community participation because of changes in primary health 2012. in this milestone in our history. each week. At Puckapunyal it is 1 care. New factors include that only day per month. This is a welcome 25% of new doctors are choosing The MOU State War Memorial improvement of services to members to become GPs and that it is taking of the ADF and complements the Much publicity has been given to the By resolution of State Congress a lot more time to manage older efforts of the ex-service organisations proposed MOU between the RSL the names of members of Western patients. The aim in the new model that will continue to be needed for the is to identify veterans with complex and Veterans Association of Vietnam. Australian based Units killed in foreseeable future. conflicts will now have their names issues; to up skill practice nurses so The MOU has caused schisms in inscribed on the State War Memorial. b. BEST Round 14 funding. some of the care can be delegated the veteran community and it is In the past, those born or enlisted in to them; to provide home visits Minister Snowdon was present for worth stopping for a moment and Western Australia satisfied the criteria where appropriate; and to provide discussion about this item. It was recognising three facts: but now this will be extended to resources to GPs managing complex agreed DVA would arrange meetings include those who made their home veteran cases. On a voluntary basis 1. The Western Australian Branch for negotiations about BEST Round and served in Western Australian doctors will be encouraged to identify of the RSL was the first state 14 funding with all indications being based units. Following research into patients with a high usage of services. Branch to officially reject the that these would start in December those who meet the criteria it is hoped Dr Killer also advised that a home MOU. This rejection was put into 2011. to have the names on the Memorial medication review is underway and effect following consultation with by ANZAC Day. c. Standardised OH&S Laws. explained the benefits to veterans members of our Vietnamese Sub- and doctors likely to arise from this Branch Bombing of Darwin Safe Work Australia explained that review. the three levels of government are 2. Severe pressure had been put on Darwin City Council with the seeking to harmonise OH&S laws Indexation Issue our executive to comply but we took local community will mark the throughout the nation. This will take the moral view that we represent The quest for improved indexation of 70th Anniversary of the Bombing effect in all states and territories our members (not only the Vietnam military superannuation payments. Veterans but also members of the of Darwin in 2012 with a special from 1 January 2012 except for WA and VIC whose governments have Vietnamese Sub-Branch). commemoration. A two week This was most recently debated indicated a one year delay. The major commemorative program of events at the WA State Branch Congress 3. The point that was made that change is that the OH&S laws are not on Saturday 26 November where will recognise the people who fought Vietnam is still a hard-line confined to employees/employers but delegates were provided with a communist country and the former to defend our northern border, the recognises the concept of workers comprehensive explanation about ARVN soldiers are still treated very men, women and children who were including volunteers. The new what the RSL has done and is doing poorly. forced to evacuate and those who laws also impose duties on senior to try to convince the Government to lived through the nightmare. officers. There are some exemptions the validity of the issues put forward Members are advised that the proposal for volunteer organisations that do in our comprehensive submission has now been withdrawn and all can Rebuilding Darwin took courage not have any employees. Volunteer of February 2010. Important issues be reassured that we will always and commitment and helped shape officers do have responsibilities but arising from this debate are: stand up for what is right. the city. Remembering honours that are immune from prosecution. The commitment. The program will implications for the RSL appear to • The RSL approach to this issue Christmas Greetings celebrate the lives of those lost in the be that there will be a once only complements the efforts of other series of attacks across the north and ex-service organisations while As the year draws to a close and we ensure these events are remembered administrative load imposed as the retaining the RSL apolitical stance. settle down to enjoy the Christmas by a new generation of Australians. new OH&S laws are introduced. All are advised to visit the Safe Work period, may I, on behalf of the State • Government has not yet responded Every year, survivors and their Australia web site and, in particular, Executive wish everyone a Happy and to our comprehensive February families come together in Darwin to the section on Frequently Asked 2010 submission. Prime Ministers joyous Christmas. We also trust the remember. As we approach the 70th Questions (FAQ). Anniversary of that first bombing Rudd and Gillard separately New Year will bring you good health raid, the older generation is keen d. No likelihood of a single agency indicated there is no prospect of the and happiness. to pass the baton of remembrance government agreeing to any change for Defence Force Income Support William E (Bill) Gaynor on to younger Australians to ensure to any of the indexation of military superannuation schemes. This is OAM RFD consistent with the government’s rejection of the Fair Indexation Bill STATE PRESIDENT put forward by the Opposition in the Senate in June. • The RSL will not relent in this quest and every opportunity is taken to put the validity of the case to members The Bombing of Darwin of the Commonwealth Parliament. 6 The Listening Post December 2011 FROM THE In this edition of From the Bunker we look at 3 high profile Australians who have had a career in other areas and who went on to service their country in its hour of need. These are ‘Bud’ Tingwell, ‘Chips’ Rafferty and ‘Tibbie’ Cotter.

After nine months at 2CH, Charles joined Bud Tingwell the Royal Australian Air Force. He moved Chips Rafferty Charles William ‘Bud’ Tingwell was a very to Canada to be trained as a pilot under ‘The ‘Chips’ Rafferty was born as John William well known Australian actor who played British Commonwealth Air Training Plan’. Pilbean Goffage on 26 March 1909 at Broken and acted in everything that he could from Hill to John Goffage and Violet Maude Joyce. After receiving his commission in 1942 the now Hospital Drama “Emergency Ward 10”, an Pilot Officer (PO) Tingwell was posted to the English production, for 10 years as Dr Alan John Goffage gained the name ‘Chips’ whilst at Middle East where he was trained in Spitfires ‘Digger’ Dawson to making films as Inspector primary school. with RAF 680 Squadron in a photographic Craddock with Margaret Rutherford in four reconnaissance roll flying 75 missions over Miss Marple films and on stage in the ever Tunisian, Sicily and Italy. popular “There’s a Girl in My Soup”. As the conflict in Europe was drawing to an end the now Flight Lieutenant returned to Australia to serve in the defence of Australia.

Flight Lieutenant Tingwell was then posted to 87 Squadron flying over Java and Timor. John studied at Parramatta Commercial High After being demobilised, Charles Tingwell School before moving into a variety of jobs visited the film set of ‘Smithy’, a film of the including deckhand, shearer and ice cream Australian aviator Sir Charles Kingsford Smith. vendor. However it was the arts he loved; He was offered a part as he had a genuine poetry, painting and acting. RAAF officer’s uniform – his own. When he entered show business he went by Tingwell was then invited to Hollywood to his stage name ‘Chips Rafferty’ which became Bud Tingwell was born in Coogee, NSW on 3 play a major part in the film ‘Desert Rats’ with seen by many as the living symbol of a typical January 1923. He is one of three sons of Enid Richard Burton, James Mason and ‘Chips’ Australian. and Bill Tingwell. Rafferty. In 1939 Chips Rafferty appeared in his first film When asked how he was given the name ‘Bud’ Although being offered a very lucrative contract ‘Ants in His Pants’. At this time Rafferty was he says that when his mother was pregnant with to stay in Hollywood, Tingwell preferred to also managing a wine cellar in Bond St Sydney. him, some of her friends would tease her about work in Australia on such films as ‘King of the her budding condition. Coral Sea’. He continued with his great love In 1940, Rafferty appeared in the film ‘Dad of radio plays and live theatre, touring with Rudd MP’ which brought him to the public’s As a child Tingwell enjoyed ‘the pictures’ Googie Withers and John McCollins in ‘The attention. He became widely regarded by the and his radio. Whilst he was still at school he Deep Blue Sea’. ‘picture going’ public as the archetypal Aussie worked with Jack Davey in a series of Billy of the day. He also appeared in ‘Forty Thousand Bunter for Australian radio. Amongst the notable roles that Tingwell played Horsemen’. was Inspector Reg Lawson from the long running After school his father encouraged the young series ‘Homicide’. He also appeared in ‘Breaker Film offers were coming frequently to the tall Tingwell to apply for a position as ‘cadet Morant’, ‘Puberty Blues’ and ‘All the Rivers and somewhat lanky laconic bushman who announcer/ panel operator’ at Sydney Radio Run’ as well as the TV series ‘Neighbours’ as struck a cord with the Australian public. 2CH. Charles was successful in becoming the Henry O’Rourke. Probably the most significant On 28 May 1941 Chips married Ellen Kathleen youngest radio announcer in Australia. role he played was Lawyer Lawrence Hammil Jaminson. The next day he enlisted in the Royal in the 1997 film ‘The Castle’. Australian Air Force. Tingwell’s wife Audrey sadly passed away in Whilst doing service in the RAAF he served in 1996. In the later years of Audrey’s life Charles Australia, New Guinea, Netherlands and East gave up working to become her full time carer. Indies. Charles William ‘Bud’ Tingwell AM passed 1943 saw Rafferty commissioned with the way on 15 May 2009 in Melbourne aged rank of Pilot Officer in the Administration and 86. Bud left behind a son, Christopher, and Special Duties Branch. daughter Virginia. It was around this time he met the love of his The wartime need for entertainment resulted in life, Audrey Wilson. They married in 1941. The Listening Post December 2011 7

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BURafferty and fellow entertainersN being in very Khigh and hisE wife MargaretR Hay Cotter. Note: Trooper Cotter’s elder brother John Cotter demand. Another part of his duties was propaganda had been killed in action in France less than 2 films to boost morale in the services and at home. When Albert was 6 the family moved to Glebe weeks earlier. and he was enrolled into Forest Lodge Public School. It was whilst he was at school that he References: made his name as a bowler and batsman. 1. Australian War Memorial In 1905 Cotter toured England with Joe Darling’s cricket team and enjoyed moderate 2. Wikipedia success when he was accredited with taking 124 wickets at 19.83 a piece. His best figures were 12 for 34 against Worcestershire with a bating average of 17.6. During the 1909 tour Albert had 64 wickets 24.09 runs each, including 5 for 38 in the 3rd Test and 6 for 95 in the 5th Test. In April 1915 Tibby joined the AIF, aged 31. The enlistment of Trooper Cotter, regimental number 924, was seen as a powerful act of publicity for a flagging recruitment campaign as the volunteers were starting to become less favourable to the general public.

On 23 April 1943 PO Rafferty was discharged from the RAAF to feature in the film ‘The Rats of Tobruk’ and in 1946 he featured in another iconic Australian film, ‘The Overlanders’. Rafferty also worked for British and American picture producers which saw him being involved in ‘The Desert Rats’ in 1953 and ‘Mutiny on the Bounty’ in 1962. Chips Rafferty identified himself with the outback and came to be a symbol of the Australian qualities that he demonstrated in some of his wartime film characters; uncomplicated and somewhat crude. Chips also got involved in advertisements Older people encouraging Australians to ‘bring out a Briton’. This campaign was launched by the Australian Despite having had very little contact with collecting Government to increase the amount of British horses during his junior years, Trooper Cotter migrants settling in Australia. joined the 1st Australian Light Horse Regiment their coins (1st ALHR). On 9 August he left Sydney on the Rafferty produced and wrote films for his HMAT A54 ‘Runic’ as part of the 3rd If you want to expand your knowledge of production company ‘Southern International’ Reinforcement. history and gain or strengthen organisational which he founded in 1953. These productions skills, then coin collecting could be a After briefly taking part in the Gallipoli included ‘The Phantom Stockman’, ‘The King valuable hobby in your golden years. of the Coral Sea’ (1953), ‘Walk Into Paradise’ Campaign, Cotter was deployed to Palestine (1956), ‘Dust in the Sun’ (1958) and ‘Ambitious where he was commended for his fine work Coin collecting has been said to improve one’s intellect and social status. One’ (1959). under heavy fire during the second battle for Gazza and it was said that he behaved like a According to researchers, older people can As well as appearing in films he featured man without fear. As a result of this he was particularly benefit from the social component in Australian and American television shows briefly promoted to Lance Corporal. He was, coin collecting may bring a person as researchers including ‘Gunsmoke’, ‘The Stranger’, ‘Skippy however, reverted to trooper at his own request. say older people may enjoy the camaraderie of the Bush Kangaroo’ and ‘The Wackiest Ship in being part of a club. the Army’. On 31 October 1917, the 4th Light Horse Brigade, which included the 12th Regiment, In support of researchers’ beliefs, Julie Bach, Chips Rafferty MBE passed away on 27 May captured Beersheba after a cavalry type charge. assistant professor of social work at Dominican 1971 after a massive heart attack in the streets Cotter was serving as a stretcher bearer at this University in America, tells Chicago Tribune of Sydney aged 62. He was cremated and his time and assisted wounded soldiers at the end hobbies such as coin collecting can contribute to ashes were cast into his favourite fishing spot; of the charge. healthy ageing. Lovett Bay, Pittwater. His wife had passed She says those who age successfully maintain away in 1964. They had no children. It was on this date that Albert Cotter was shot dead by a Turkish soldier at close range. high cognitive functioning that is enhanced by collecting, studying and organising. Tibby was buried South East of Beersheba. His “The other model of successful ageing is name appears on the Roll of Honour at The Tibbie Cotter continuing engagement with life. If they're going Australian War Memorial, Canberra. Albert Cotter was born on 3 December 1883 to places where coin collectors gather, that's on Phillip Street Sydney. He was the fourth Albert ‘Tibbie’ Cotter never married. getting older people out and sharing ideas,” son of John Henry Cotter, a local butcher, Professor Bach says. Aged Care Guide 8 The Listening Post December 2011 December Welfare & Pension News With 2011 Rosalind Howat Welfare Officer SURVIVING THE FESTIVE SEASON Many people find Christmas a very difficult time special activities for the festive season. Mission Carers Association Counselling Line 1800 007 332 of year. Christmas may have previously been a Australia has an annual “Christmas Lunch in the Park” Lifeline 131 114 time spent with loved ones who are no longer in This event is attended by around 2000 locals and offers your life. Additionally, many people have more free of charge, companionship and a fun filled day. The WA Sailors, Soldiers and Airmen’s Fund Trust expenses at this time of year adding further Every guest will enjoy a traditional Christmas lunch The Trust assists veterans and their dependents difficulties to the holiday season. under an air-conditioned marquee, receive a gift and enjoy entertainment throughout the day. Santa will experiencing financial hardship or in crisis. The If you are having difficulties paying utility or other distribute donated gifts and volunteers will welcome Trustees meet on the second Tuesday of each month essential household accounts please contact the Welfare each guest as they arrive. to consider applications for assistance. The Trustees Officer at ANZAC House. Some assistance may be will evaluate all reasonable requests for assistance. The event is held at Wellington Square Park, East Perth available to eligible Veterans and their dependants Financial grants are restricted to those that are genuinely on Friday 25 December 11.30am to 2.30pm experiencing financial hardship. in need and unable to pay for some essential item or Sources of Assistance During the Holiday Period purpose required to preserve quality of life. For further Christmas can also be a difficult time for people information please contact the Fund Administrator on who have suffered major losses since the previous ANZAC House will be closed from 23 December 2011 9287 3707 or mobile 0412 009 191 Christmas. Perhaps you don’t have any family and until 16 January 2012. During this period the Welfare you are not looking forward to spending another Officer will be contactable on mobile number 0412 009 I would like to take this opportunity to wish you all Christmas alone. Whilst this can be reason to dread the 191 should you need assistance. Other useful sources of a merry Christmas and a safe, happy and prosperous festive season, there are alternatives. Check out what’s assistance include: New Year. Until next issue take care. happening at your Sub-Branch and participate. Veterans & Veterans Families Counselling Service ROSALIND HOWAT Many community organisations and Churches have 1800 011 046 State Welfare Officer

Applecross Sub-Branch Remembrance Day One hundred and fifty people attended the ceremony which was held at the City HOSPITAL VISITORS LIST of Melville Memorial including the Mayor of Melville, representatives from Ex Volunteer Contact Number Hospitals Visited Service Organisations, students from local schools and members of the public. A Ms Remah Glencorse & 0447 007 522 Hollywood Private Hospital rendition of "In Flanders Fields", provided by the Ardross Primary School Choir was well received. Many wreaths were laid. Ms Bernadine De Beaux As Above St John of God Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital Helen Pickering Secretary Shenton Park Rehabilitation Mr John Duffy 9401 5815 or Joondalup Hospital 0413780278 Glengarry Hospital On Base Support for Osborne Park Hospital Mr Mike Harness 9293 1076 or Kalamunda Hospital Our Defence Members 0419 091 708 Armadale Hospital Current serving Australian Defence Force health precinct, allowing all ADF members (ADF) members will be better connected to access the service, regardless of their Bentley Hospital to services offered by the Department location. Mr Jim Ferguson 9341 5303 Hollywood Private Hospital of Veterans’ Affairs (DVA) with a new advisory service. Mr Snowdon said that the new On Base Mr Bill Adamson 9295 5354 Mercy Hospital Advisory Service will provide significant “This initiative will not only assist those benefits for the defence community. Swan Districts Hospital leaving the ADF, but will also ensure Swan Seniors Mental current serving members understand “This service is a part of a much larger and are informed about the support and program of work – the Support for Health Facility services they may be entitled to receive Wounded, Injured or Ill Program (SWIIP), which will enhance the way Defence and RSL welfare Officer 9287 3707 or Royal Perth Hospital such as health services, rehabilitation, compensation and income support. DVA work together in supporting and 0412 009 191 Others as required caring for our ADF members,” he said. “We recognise the importance of providing Mrs Noreen 9583 38425 Peel Hospital ADF members with information and support SWIIP works to identify an individual’s need & Mr John Nagle RSL Care, Mandurah should they suffer an injury whilst serving. for support services earlier, streamlining We also recognise that transitioning out of rehabilitation and compensation processes, Mr John Rankin 0438 264 371 Fremantle Hospital the ADF can be a significant and difficult making contact with DVA easier, and collaborating with Defence to support Alma Street Hospital change for members and their families,” Mr Snowdon said. transitioning ADF members. RSL volunteers regularly visit The On Base Advisory Service will provide All On Base Advisors will receive for a smoother transition into civilian life specialised training focusing on the Veterans in Hospitals, Nursing for those who have served our country with contemporary ADF experience, the Homes and Prisons in the distinction,” he said. Defence environment including current rehabilitation and transition systems and metropolitan area. If you would “We’ve taken this important step because the full range of DVA services and support. like to arrange a visitor for we have listened to our serving community and their families and the need for enhanced Mr Snowdon met with the first group of yourself or a loved one please services. This service is about providing a Advisors at their training in Canberra. comprehensive support program regardless refer to the Hospital Visitors List “The three-day intensive training course of what phase of service a member is in,” provided those who will be taking on this or for Prison visits please contact he said. Mr Terry O’ Neill of RSL Legal important role with the information they DVA staff will take up accommodation on need to assist our ADF community,” Mr Support Group on 9440 6233. over 35 Defence bases around the country Snowdon said. to provide information and assistance To arrange a Nursing Home For more information about the On about DVA services and benefits to current Base Advisory Service or to make an visit please contact the Welfare serving members. Officer at ANZAC House on appointment call 1300 550 461 DVA will provide either a full or part- Snowdon Media Release 9287 3707 or 0412 009 191. time presence on bases, depending on the local need. The Advisors will be located at Defence Health Centres, or within the The ListeningThe Lis Posteningt December Post October 2011 20099 9 Esperance RSL A moving tribute to the RSL Remembrance Day

In April of 2012 The Ghan will make a personnel and learn of the historic links between 11-11-11 The Ghan and the Australian Armed Forces. special journey from Darwin to Adelaide. On Remembrance Day, Friday 11 November 2011, our branch ‘The Ghan’s ANZAC Tribute’ is a four Enjoy the comfort of a Red Sleeper, Gold Service played host to our members & families, quite a number of day commemoration of the glories and or Platinum Service cabin while the magnificent Australian Outback glides past your window. Bask local people and approximately 200 school children with their sacrifices of the Australian Armed Forces in the unrivalled splendour and culinary delights teachers from Nulsen & Esperance Primary Schools attended. during the Second World War. of the Queen Adelaide Restaurant and the Outback Explorer Lounge. The Ghan’s ANZAC Tribute The service was conducted by Sub-Branch president Mr George Starcevich and The journey encompasses a series of special will be a journey to remember. Jnr VP Mr Kevin O’Dwyer. events including a visit to the Adelaide River War Cemetery, a traditional Dawn Service in the For every ticket sold, Great Southern Rail will This was followed by an enjoyable BBQ cooked by the President which was outback town of Katherine and a journey aboard be donating $100 to the RSL. Prices for the three enjoyed by all. an original ‘troop train’ through the picturesque night / four day journey start at $2,354. For more Flinders Ranges. This is a unique chance to On behalf of the Esperance Sub-Branch we would like to wish all members of information or to book, call Great Southern Rail RSL WA and their families a “Very Merry Christmas” and a “Happy New Year” reminisce with mates, make new friends, listen on 13 21 47. to guest speakers, performers and senior military Ray Gray – Publicity – Esperance Sub Branch

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FROM THE PRESIDENT & S A M T S I R H C STATE Y R R E EXECUTIVEM MERRY CHRISTMAS at Kings Park FROM THE PRESIDENT & & PRESIDENT THE FROM FROM THE PRESIDENT & We hope youEXECUTIVE all STATE have a wonderfulSTATE EXECUTIVE Christmas and a Safe and Happy New Year! We hope you all have a wonderful Christmas Christmas wonderful a have all you Wehope hopeWe you all have a wonderful Christmas and a Safe and Happy New Year! Year! New Happy and Safe a and and a Safe and Happy New Year!

As the sun set upon the Kings Park do my duty to Australia” and for many War Memorial on Remembrance Day, of them, paid for that promise with their fifty of Western Australia’s Venturer lives. Their futures cut short, so we could Scouts pause to reflect. Not only have one. to commemorate the end of World After the service and poppy laying, we War One, but also to remember all all enjoyed a sausage in a bun and some of Australia’s brave soldiers. Those fellowship. With the memory of our fallen RSL “Spirit of ANZAC” Award '11 that fought in World Wars, but also soldiers still deep in our hearts. those that at this very moment are on operations in the Middle East. We thank the RSL of WA greatly for their permission and attendance at our ninth It’s hard for us to comprehend people annual service and look forward to taking leaving our country to fight; many at the part next year. young age of 16. They too shared part of Harrison Tom – Council Vice Chairman our promise when we became scouts: “To Archives On Thursday, 20 October 2011 the last of the membership cards were sorted from when the RSL was formed as the Returned Soldiers Association in WA in 1916. At that time members were recorded on a card system organised in alphabetical order. The Card system was continued until the 1980’s, when the membership system changed. We are fortunate in ANZAC House to have maintained our membership cards which detail our membership base in Western Australia. Work on the membership cards was identified early on in the project with the order of cards being somewhat mixed up from its origins as alphabetical order, possibly due to misfiling along the way. It was decided to re-impose the original order of the cards and to remove the contaminants (staples and pins) along the way to prevent them being damaged. With over 100 boxes of cards taking up shelf space of 18m if they were put side by side, you can imagine it was no easy feat. The cards were worked on by a dedicated team of volunteers, Kay, Barry and Joan, and took just over two years to complete. To celebrate the completion the team are lunching in the ANZAC Club. Although a long process the cards yielded some treasures within the collection cards being identified for: The RSL received nominations for the above Award this year from the following cadets: Kingsford, Smith CE 23 RAF Capt Sub Gascoyne Blamey, T – Brigadier General SMN Campbell Christie TS Marmion LSMN Elizabeth Kennon TS Marmion The Library PO Rhiannon Thompson TS Marmion Recruit Gunter Reid 509ACU WO2 Gordon Hughes 501 ACU Cpl Marco Spadaccini 509 ACU Cpl Amanda Ward 509 ACU The Testing Day was held at the City of Belmont RSL Sub-Branch on Saturday, 5 November 2011. The tests involved were: Dress and Bearing (all of a high standard); First Aid Theory and Practical; General Knowledge and a five minute speech on a Military subject of their own choice. After the comprehensive examination the cadets enjoyed sandwiches and soft drinks kindly donated by the Sub-Branch. The four winners will be announced at ANZAC House at a formal Presentation Evening on 20 January 2012. The winning cadets will be sailing on the STS Leeuwin in February. All the cadets will be presented with an RSL polo shirt, cap and a Certificate of Participation in the RSL “Spirit of ANZAC” Award. Olga Greig OAM - Youth Affairs Coordinator A worthy celebration for a challenging and interesting task. The ListeningThe Lis Posteningt December Post October 2011 200911 11

Subiaco Sub Branch Wishing all our readers Community Service A Happy Christmas and a Safe New Year The Listening Post Committee As part of their service to the Subiaco pupils) as the school deems fit. & Staff of ANZAC House. community, the City of Subiaco Sub

Branch decided to donate $500 p.a. for Cheques for $500 each, for the year 2011, were handed to the school principals by Sub Branch the next few years, to each of the two President, Dennis Williams. Primary Schools in their area; Subiaco and Jolimont. The money is to be used Dennis Williams to benefit either the school or a pupil (or President - City of Subiaco Sub Branch

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Please note: ANZAC House will be closed from 1. City of Subiaco Sub-Branch President, Dennis Williams, with Subiaco Primary School Principal, Ms Carolyn Press 2. City of Subiaco Sub-Branch President with Jolimont Principal, Mr Christian Woodcock Noon, 23 December until 16 January 2012 ANZAC Club will be closed from Unit & Kindred Contacts 22 December and will reopen 16 January 2012. Guards Association of WA (Inc): Secretary: 0400 744 808 These contacts were left out of the previous edition. Members of the Partners of Veterans Association of Australia Western Australia: President: 9535 2163 Apologies for any inconvenience caused. 2/16th Australian Infantry Battalion AIF Association (Inc): Secretary: 9368 0163 or 0400 611 020

Colonel Phillip Skelton AM (Retd) Retires

Time to plan. Mr Phillip Skelton has retired Mr Bill Gaynor OAM RFD, State Time to reflect. from his position of Deputy President, said that, “Phillip has Warden of the State War always carried out his duties with Time to celebrate. Memorial, Kings Park. decorum and dignity and is a pleasure to work with.” We give you time. Col Skelton took up his position in 2004 with his duties including However, Phillip is not putting his being responsible for all Services feet up just yet! He is now moving and Commemorations at the State to the role of District Governor of War Memorial, which averages Rotary. Proudly supporting the RSL in Western Australia approx 30 per year, including We wish Phillip well in his new Discounts for RSL members and their spouses hosting foreign dignitaries and endeavours. various State and National events. Denis Connelly MIDLAND 239 Great Eastern Hwy 9274 3866 (Cnr Brockman Rd)

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All areas 1300 662 172 www.purslowefunerals.com.au Australian Owned I 24 Hours I All Areas I Prearranged Funerals 12 The Listening Post December 2011 A new beginning for Ellenbrook Sub-Branch The Ellenbrook Sub-Branch has with the City of Swan Council, led the ceremony and recited the Ode, for this ceremony was an enthusiasm traditionally held its Remembrance Stephen arranged for the ceremony and Matt Farrow, Air Force cadet, blew among the members to put our activities Day service at a local retirement to be held in the beautiful open the Last Post and Rouse accompanied out to the community because our future village, but circumstances changed space outside the town library. by Liam Cowan, drummer. All of the depends on convincing the population and the president Stephen O’Neil diggers and visitors then adjourned for that we are worth supporting. had to act quickly to put in place At the appointed hour, 100 members, morning tea in the library. students and citizens attended the Dr Neil MacNeill another ceremony. Working closely meaningful ceremony. Steve O’Neil The upshot of the changes put in place Secretary/Membership

Remembrance Day: Members of the Ellenbrook RSL, with Frank Alban, MLA Normandy Veteran's 55th Anniversary Plate A limited edition 55th Normandy the plate to the President of RSL WA, Arromanches (www.Arromanches.com). Australian Navy, and is now a member of Veterans' Anniversary Plate was Bill Gaynor. Bill Price regularly visits Bill was recently awarded the Centenary the RAN Reserve. the landing beaches of Normandy and of Federation Medal for services to presented to the ANZAC Club by Helen Playford Bill Price L d'Hon on behalf of all returns to France to remember those who Veterans. gave their lives. Normandy Veterans, prior to the The group also welcomed Philip Tel: 9490 2596 Remembrance Day of 11 November Born in 1914, Bill was part of the Orchard, recently appointed CEO/State email: [email protected] 2011. contingent of merchant ships that Secretary of RSL WA Branch who served formed the sunken Mulberry Harbour in 24 years in the RN and 10 years in Royal for more information A group of Normandy Veterans presented

Bill Price, Bill Gaynor, Bob Tweed, Andrew Napier, Gordon Mason, Gordon Mason, Bob Tweed, Andrew Napier, Bill Price, Bill Gaynor and Tom Aubrey Philip Orchard and seated Tom Aubrey Dedicated Memorial to Victims of the Notorious Death March in North Borneo, Where is it? In 1986 the Victoria State Branch of the Returned The land of the old Experimental Station was handed to & Services League of Australia raised, through the RSL in 1989. donations, the sum of $32,000 to erect a monument It has now come to light that, through the influence of a at the entrance of the Sandakan POW Camp. well-known author and historian, the memorial has been Two plaques were ordered; one depicting the route of removed and the three plaques sold to a merchant as scrap the trek to Ranau which was placed on top and another metal and the proceeds donated to that historian. This dedicated to Australian and British POWs who perished was done to make way “for a beautiful pathway”. on the trek, the local men who served in the British This is not only sacrilege but an insult to all those who Colonial forces, and the civilians who, through their suffered and died through the cruel code of their captors. selflessness, assisted the POWs in one way or another. The question now remains, why did the Office of War Three years later, in 1989, a third plaque was unveiled, Graves decide to destroy a dedicated memorial to make listing the six Australians who survived the ordeal by way for a pathway? Why were the proceeds of the sale of escaping. It is through these men that the tale of atrocities the plaques donated to a scholarship scheme? of cruelty, sickness and starvation and the death of their mates. This is akin to trampling on the souls of all who died in North British Borneo (Sabah)! This was the first memorial erected to the POWs and civilians. I visited Sandakan for the ANZAC service in Hendrikus Chattillon 2010, and paused at the memorial. The ListeningThe Lis Posteningt December Post October 2011 200913 13 War Widows’ Guild – Wreath Laying Service 2011 Flame of Remembrance Kings Park

This year the War Widows’ Guild of loved ones and those men who fought Jessie Mary Vasey. Mrs Vasey was a Australia (WA) Inc commemorated alongside their husbands. pioneer in the fight to obtain pension their 65th Anniversary of the justice for thousands of war widows State President Mrs Hazel Donald and who were living in near poverty at the formation of the Guild in Western widows representing major conflicts laid Australia. end of WWII. Since then the Guild a wreath and other members attending has worked tirelessly to ensure that war Unlike Ex-Service Organisations the placed a poppy at the memorial in widows receive appropriate financial War Widows’ Guild does not celebrate memory of their loved ones. and health care benefits. battles but come together to remember The Guild was formed in 1946 by Mrs Jenny Knight

I thought you would be interested to from the book, ‘Never Say It Can’t including younger people, people Changi Artwork know that our family has scanned Be Done’, images we had never interested in Changi and researchers. my dad’s artwork done as a prisoner seen before and found at Changi of war in Changi during WWII. POW Museum. Please feel free to advertise this site We wanted to get it up and running and share with others who could be ready for Remembrance Day and You can now access his work interested broadly, especially any have succeeded in doing this. done under extremely oppressive ex POW’s who could throw some circumstances but with some light on some of the images, if There are over 300 images and humour. I remember him telling appropriate. we have just had developed a me he did this (artwork) to keep his dedicated site to display Dad’s sanity as a POW. Feedback, negative and positive is artwork through WWII, it is www. welcome and so far have picked up changipowart.com We feel that this not for profit a few spelling errors. site is finally getting Dad’s images Included on the site are images out there and would benefit many, Keith Bettany

Mr Ken Whitehead was the delighted recipient of the ANZ ANZ Christmas Christmas Hamper. Mr Whitehead served with the Royal Marines and migrated to Australia with his wife Madge in 1963. Hamper Rosalind Howat

revor & Aileen Brown that he and Aileen T wished that they had found have found that apart the Bidet toilet seat years ago. from the comfort and “It’s Marvellous” they say! health factors, the Bidet toilet seat had Trevor a Returned Serviceman many benefi ts, includ- says he knew his luck had changed ing a heated seat for when he saw the Bidet in an adver- those cold mornings tisement in the local newspaper. and other great idea’s incorporated into it It read ‘This Bidet toilet seat like instant warm simply replaces your existing toilet water, and power and seat and will automatically clean water saving settings. you without toilet paper’, it also said the Bidet can be installed in Mr Brown said the just a few minutes. After reading Bidet is the best that, Mr Brown who has suffered investment they had with a medical condition for years thoroughly. Then an in-built fan made in their personal health and said that he was so excited he dries you off with warm air and hygiene and after years of toileting decided to investigate further. that you no longer needed toilet problems Mr Brown no longer fi nds Trevor contacted The BIDET paper. going to the loo an issue. SHOP® and spoke with a helpful gentleman by the name of Stephen Trevor and Aileen decided on the “Give it a go” they say. “We did who explained how easily a Bidet spot to purchase a Bidet and have and we couldn’t be happier.” toilet seat could be fi tted to their it shipped to their home, taking existing toilet and then he advantage of The BIDET SHOP®’s For more information please proceeded to explain the benefi ts offer of free delivery. The Bidet call The BIDET SHOP® on that it could bring to them. was delivered to their home in just 6102 5610 (local) He pointed out that once you had a few days. Trevor was delighted or 1800 243 387 (national). fi nished going to the LOO, you to fi nd that the installation process simply pressed the ‘auto wash was easy as Stephen explained and Don’t forget to mention our button’ and the Bidet provides a the seat fi tted perfectly on their RW12 to receive the RSL stream of warm water to clean you original toilet Bowl. Trevor said Members Discount! 14 The Listening Post December 2011 From the Archives with Naomi Lam The RSL Living History Project utilised by the community as well has just come back from a visit as the Sub-Branch. Carnamah, like to Three Springs-Arrino, Morawa, many of the Sub-Branches in the Carnamah and Coorow Waddi area raised funds through cropping Forrest. Within this area there were wheat and, at the outbreak of WWII, also Sub-Branches at Mingenew, set up a volunteer defence corps unit. Yandanooka, and Bunjil. Carnamah closed down around 1989, its hall is still standing and is currently Three Springs-Arrino was formed in utilised by the local Scout and Guide 1932 with a membership of forty groups. ex-servicemen. The first President was Bert Strutton, Vice President Sid Coorow Waddi Forrest was formed Gooch and Secretary O.S Sowerby. later, its first meeting was held on 13 We were fortunate while in Three May 1947. Although late to form, 1. Carnamah Sub-Branch ANZAC Day 1931 Springs to speak with Mr Jack Thorpe Coorow Waddi Forrest hit the ground who joined the RSL in 1949 and running, raising enough funds to open has contributed tirelessly both to the their hall in 1954. The Women's League and the community of Three Auxiliary in Coorow Waddi Forrest Springs. In the area of Three Springs, provided the furniture for the Hall over 100 school children have been when it opened and it was considered sponsored on the Quiet Lion Tour an asset to the district. The last largely through the efforts of Mr meeting of the Coorow Waddi Forrest Thorpe, no small feat for a small Sub-Branch was in 1986, its hall community. is currently in use by the Coorow Historical Society who care for many Our first record of Carnamah is 1929 of the records that were produced by when membership was quoted at 28. the Sub-Branch. Carnamah built their hall which was opened on 2 April 1955, and was Naomi Jones 2. Coorow Sub-Branch, 1954

Thank You Mr Gary Sutherland OAM

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For their support of the 2011 Poppy Day Appeal Photos courtesy of Jeff Keen 18 The Listening Post December 2011 A Message from Mr. Orchard

Support the RSL MY Community is a loyalty program where the It has now been four weeks since I took Jarradale, in company with the National and customer at Cash and Carry in WA can determine on the role of CEO/State Secretary State Presidents, to experience the esprit de where much needed funds are able to be directed in and the pace of life has been furious. corp of both memberships. My thanks to Ric, the community. I am indebted to Gary Sutherland for Digger and their teams. For every $100 (excluding tobacco and liquor his time and counsel in ensuring I was I am very aware that much is expected products) spent the customer will receive one MY adequately prepared for what can only of my role, as my listSupport of ‘things to do’ Community token. This token theis then placed by the RSL be described as a baptism of fire. increases, I look forward to serving you, the customer in one of our charity bins. Each month these membership, through the State Executive, to bins will be emptied and the tokens tallied, ready for Remembrance Day, the Poppy Day the best of my ability. I strongly believe that payment to the charity group. Payments to the charity Appeal, National Executive Meeting, State clear, concise and timely communication is will be quarterly. Each one of our three Cash and Congress and the visit of our National vital if an organisation as large as ours is to Carry branches (Canning Vale, Balcatta and Bunbury) President ensured I hit the ground running. work; I am but a phone call/email away. will have 20 Community groups participating in the I extremely appreciated the warm welcome program. The way the program works is for every $100 and wonderful support I have received from May I take this opportunity to wish you and a customer spends in the store, they will receive one the staff at ANZAC House, also the calls and your families a very Happy and Safe Festive token to donate to the local community group of their emails received from the state membership Season.MY To thoseCommunity I have still to meet, I look is achoice. loyalty For example, progra if a customerm spends where $300 they the customer at Cash welcoming me to the role. forward to doing so throughout 2012. will receive 3 coins to donate. Customers will deposit and Carry in WA canthe determinecoins they have received wh intoere a Community much needed funds are able I was delighted to visit my first two Sub- Phil Orchard - CEO/State Secretary group’s deposit box. Branches; City of Cockburn and Serpentine- to be directed in the community.

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25th Annual State Congress

The 95th Annual State Congress was held on was honoured to be a part of such an event. It became Later on in the Congress several Sub-Branches put Saturday, 26 November 2011 at the Mercure apparent to all that he had done his research of the RSL forward motions for discussion. After this process was Hotel, Perth. when he presented his very interesting address. completed it was time for the Congress to close. In attendance was 27 Sub-Branches with a total of 122 Mr Gaynor delivered his Annual Report and the Rear Admiral Ken Doolan AO RAN (Retd) addressed delegates from all parts of Western Australia. Minister for Veterans’ Affairs, Mr Warren Snowdon the forum and spoke of the importance of engaging the MP, spoke. Mr Snowdon was followed by Mr Eric younger veterans in the RSL as a lot of the WWII and Mr Bill Gaynor OAM RFD, RSL WA State President, Ripper MLA, leader of State Opposition, and then the Korean veterans are now passing on. He stressed the said, “It was pleasing to see representation at Congress Shadow Minister of Veterans’ Affairs, Senator Michael need for the RSL to change how it communicates with as we had some quite contentious topics to discuss Ronaldson. these Veterans, ensuring we inform them of the benefits during Congress Motions”. Mr Gaynor was also of being a member of the RSL. pleased that Sub-Branches had contributed to Congress As the congress was running ahead of schedule the with topics that needed to be brought out and discussed Repatriation Commission Secretary, Ian Campbell Mr Gaynor closed the Congress and thanked members by the Membership. PSM, presented his speech on how different Legislation for their contribution to another successful Congress. covers different aspects of Service Compensation and The Governor, His Excellency Mr Malcolm McCusker Rehabilitation. Denis Connelly AO CVO QC, opened the Congress. He said that he The ListeningThe Lis Posteningt December Post October 2011 200921 21 25th Annual State Congress 22 The Listening Post December 2011 Congress Awards Honourary Membership

Mr Malcolm McCusker AO CVO QC, Governor of WA and Patron of RSL WA Branch

Life Members 2011

Mr Arthur Stanton, Mr Alastair Jessop, Mr Brian O'Toole Sub-Branch Trophy Winners

Ken Bladen Recruiting Shield, City of South Perth Sub-Branch Newdegate Cup, City of Rockingham Sub-Branch

Three Springs Arrino Sub-Branch The Three Springs Arrino Sub-Branch won the Geraldton Shield as well as the Colonel Collett Cup but they were unfortunately not able to attend the Congress. Congratulations to all award winners.

Mary Cornell Trophy, City of Subiaco Sub-Branch The ListeningThe Lis Posteningt December Post October 2011 200923 23 Opposition Wrong About Advocacy Funding

The Minister for Veterans’ Affairs, reduction a year over four years A further $0.7 million is available to operating at over 35 bases across the Warren Snowdon, has criticised commencing in the 2011-12 Budget assist ESOs to move to a more integrated country, helping Defence members and the Federal Opposition for making from Building Excellence in Support cost-efficient service model that can their families better connect with DVA incorrect claims and creating and Training (BEST) grants. A similar be sustainable to meet areas of high services and easing the transition out of unnecessary concern amongst the $1 million reduction each year was demand. the Australian Defence Force. veteran community and ex-service applied to the Veteran and Community (V&C) grants program but that funding There is also declining demand for the A number of programs are strengthening organisations (ESOs) ahead of the is not used for advocacy services for V&C grants, and the revised level of the links between Defence and DVA, Christmas season. veterans. funds is commensurate with this decline. including the Support for Wounded, The Budget for 2011-12 is $2.6 million. Injured or Ill Program (SWIIP), which “The Australian Government remains Funding for the BEST program was enhances the way the two organisations entirely committed to the wellbeing of increased by the Labor Government While the veterans of the Second World interact, to better serve the modern our veterans and the advocacy services after the 2007 election and was kept War, the Korean and Vietnam Wars, and veteran. provided by ESOs in support of steady for the following three years, even other conflicts since then are growing compensation claims and reviews,” Mr though the number of Department of older, DVA and ESOs face a challenge This Government is strongly committed Snowdon said. Veterans’ Affairs (DVA) clients dropped with a new generation of veterans to our veterans and their families – from around 425,000 in December 2007 needing support. this has been demonstrated over the “The Opposition’s claim that “… last four years. During the previous reductions in BEST funding, which saw to some 340,000 forecast at the end of It is imperative that we also focus on this year. 11 years in government, the Coalition $8 million removed from all advocacy the health and wellbeing of younger virtually ignored the needs of the veteran funding programmes in this year’s In 2010-11, BEST funding was $4.2 veterans, young serving members and community. Budget” is wrong.” million. For 2011-12, BEST funding their families. DVA Media The Government applied a $1 million is $3.5 million and includes a one-off A new On Base Advisory Service is transitional allocation of $0.8 million. Boost Immunity The benefits of carbohydrates Carbohydrates have received bad press high in refined grains (such as white bread, in recent years, but in fact, they form the white rice, pasta and sugar) increases your with these Foods cornerstone of a healthy diet. risk of developing diabetes. A poor immune system can contribute to many diseases and Fibre-rich wholegrain breads and cereals Here are some tips for increasing fibre-rich conditions – particularly in later life. So, how do you safeguard offer protection against heart disease and wholegrain carbohydrates in your diet: yourself from ill-health and boost your immunity? diabetes. Carbohydrates are the building blocks of a healthy diet. They fuel the body, Read all your labels carefully. Make sure The Sydney Morning Herald reports a number of foods can boost ‘wholemeal’ or ‘wholegrain’ flours appear immunity and help the body heal with any challenges it may face. which turns them into the basic currency of energy: glucose, or blood sugar. If you first or second in the list of ingredients. Go nuts! restrict your intake of carbohydrates, your (Even in some wheat breads, it isn’t.) body will turn a part of the protein and a • Try replacing one third of white flour with Almonds, cashews and walnuts are packed with Vitamin E, an little of the fat you eat into blood sugar—in antioxidant that helps rid the body of free-radicals, while creating wholemeal flour in home-made cakes and effect, it will convert them into carbohydrates baked goods. antibodies that fight the bacteria that often makes you sick. through a complicated, wasteful process. Add a little bitterness to your life It’s more efficient and healthy to give your • Give wheatgerm a try. It’s crunchy and body the right amount of carbo- hydrates nutty and has all the nutri- tional advantages Eating citrus fruits such as grapefruits, lemons, limes and tangerines to begin with. Not too much, of course; too (vitamin E and other vitamins, minerals may help you fight infection. But, if that sour taste does not tickle your many kilojoules from carbohydrates, like and fibre) missing in refined bread. Add a tastebuds, then try consuming capsicums which will provide you with too many kilojoules from fat or protein, can tablespoon to cereal, muffins, smoothies and equally as much Vitamin C as it is famous for fighting infection. lead to weight gain. It’s very easy to overeat yoghurt. carbohydrate-based snacks like sweet and Not all bacteria is bad savoury biscuits. • Why not opt for brown rice now and then? Use it to make risotto and enjoy its There are some strains of bacteria that do not cause the immune system So choose quality food sources. Wholegrain rich, nutty flavour. to plummet, in fact, yoghurt has long been known as “good bacteria” breads, brown rice and cereals have the which will keep your digestive system up and running. nutritious germ and fibre-rich outer layers • A baked potato, topped with low- fat cheese, yoghurt or sour cream, or even a New research from the Journal of the American Dietetics Association intact. Whole starchy vegetables such as potatoes, corn and beans are rich in nutrients teaspoon of butter or margarine, is nutritious indicates regularly consuming foods with ‘good bacteria’ – also known and fibre- rich. So are sweet potatoes, which as probiotics – may help to boost the immune system. and fibre and low in sugar. Aim for three servings of wholegrain foods per day to are loaded with beta-carotene. Show us your green tongue lower the risk of heart disease and diabetes. • Beans, lentils and peas are rich in protein, The Australian Heart Foundation backs this Green tea is known to stimulate the immune-system cells and prevent making them excellent meat substitutes and up with reports that dietary fibre, especially disease-promoting compounds from forming. high in fibre. Rinse canned beans thoroughly cereal fibre, is associated with a lower risk (soak dried beans) to reduce the salt content Add a bit of honey if you do not like the bitter taste that some green tea of coronary heart disease. before cooking—dry lentils don’t need may bring; however, ensure you do not add milk as this reportedly stops No one is yet sure how whole grains protect presoaking. the tea’s “immunity-building” benefits. us, but we do know that they’re better for • No need to thaw frozen peas (good sources Prawns build immunity us than refined grains, such as white bread, of fibre). Just separate them under cold which is stripped of most of its beneficial running water and toss into simmering soups Prawns are low in fat – but the good news does not end there. Prawns fibre as well as vitamin E, folate, B6 and and stews a few minutes before serving. also contain the antioxidant selenium, which is a mineral needed in other essential vitamins—all of which small amounts and works to support a healthy immune system. become especially important as we age. A From Looking After Your Body diet low in complex carbo- hydrates and Readers Digest Reproduced from the Aged Care Guide – DPS News 24 The Listening Post December 2011 Just how much is one TRAINING & INFORMATION PROGRAM [TIP] National Committee of TIP Chairs John Printz OAM TIP National Chairman Gail Zanetti TIP National Coordinator [DVA] serve of vegetables? PO Box 902, Sale. Vic. 3850. Australian Government Phone: 03 5143 1633 Fax: 03 5143 1889 Mobile: 0438441712 Your simple guide to just how much a 'serve' of vegies really Department of Veterans’ Affair e-mail: [email protected] is, and how much you can more easily up your daily intake

One serving of vegetables is 75g. As a rough guide, this equates to TIP INFORMATION SERVICE [4 of 2011] half a cup of most vegetables, with the exception of leafy vegetables VAN‐NAME CHANGE such as spinach, lettuce, rocket and fresh herbs, where you need a Introduction whole packed cup to make up the 75g weight. To give you an idea,

1. This document is released under the TIP National Training Consistency Project as part of the TIP Information one 75g serving roughly equals: Service [TIS] • One medium tomato Subject ITEM: The Veterans Affairs Network has changed its name to:‐ • About five chunks of pumpkin (in 2cm cubes) VETERANS’ ACCESS NETWORK • One small zucchini • Half a large carrot ITEM: The acronym “VAN” stays the same • About six mushrooms

Reason • One generous handful of baby spinach • Four florets of broccoli or cauliflower 2. This change comes about following the national expansion of the DVA general enquiry telephone service, known as the ‘Veterans’ Service Centre’ {VSC]. In bringing Queensland and then NSW phone traffic into the • 15cm length of cucumber VSC, DVA metropolitan and regional VAN offices have also become part of the national network

3. This has allowed the Department to offer greater options for their clients to engage with them, either in person or through the telephone.

Access

4. The Veterans’ Service Centre [VSC] and the Veterans’ Affairs Network [VAN] will therefore be known as the Veterans’ Access Network [VAN]

5. The introduction of the word “Access” is a reminder that VAN is the portal through which clients gain access to the Department.

Phone arrangements

6. As with phone handling arrangements that have been in the VSC since 2007, incoming calls may be answered by staff anywhere in Australia. However, this should be invisible to the caller.

Services

7. The DVA assures that counter services for personal visits by clients will be maintained at all sites, and outreach and forum presentations will continue to be conducted in metropolitan and regional areas

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8. Deputy Commissioner [Victoria]

TIP Information Service [0438441712]

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2/2 Commando Association of 'newspapers' produced in the Memorial, Honour Ave, Point Walter The WA men's names are: Australia trenches during WWI or in POW Reserve, Bicton, on Tuesday 14 February camps in WWII, RAAF air base at 11am. Members of Ex Service F.H. Armanasco (W87172); A.W. Bastian We have a new website: (WX39471); R.A. Beard (WX38251); www.doublereds.org.au news-sheets, materials produced Organisations and the general public on board RAN vessels and so on. are invited to attend and lay a floral trib- V.M. Beard (WX38252); W.C. Blythe Colleen Thornton-Ward – Secretary/ Memories of forces radio stations ute if desired. BYO chairs if required. (WX40325); W.A. Dalziell (WX36633); Treasurer – 2/2nd Commando (such as the AAAS radio outlets of Enquiries 93648564 or 93303586. J.K. Kingdon (WX38165); W.H.I. Association of Australia Inc WWII, RAAF Radio Butterworth, (Ian) Monk (WX39422); E.A. Odea AFRV Vung Tau etc.) would also be Helen Pickering (W23809); D.E. Patten (WX40203); P.G. •••••••• welcome. Wyatt (WX38632) •••••••• Judy Bercene - judy.be2009@ 2Lt Bevan Patrick Turner Servicemen and women who have Ex 3 RAR bigpond.com I have been trying to contact veterans served in Timor Leste, Afghanistan, If any one knows the whereabouts who served with 2Lt Bevan Patrick the Gulf and Iraq might also be of Harry James and or Stephen •••••••• Turner. His regimental number is able to provide information on newspapers/TV/radio material Frew ex 3 RAR can you please ask Calling all Middle East Area of 15893. He was with 104 Signal them to contact Susan Vaughan on Squadron, South Vietnam 1969-70. produced by/for ADF personnel in Operations (MEAO) Veterans those theatres. 0403285578. – There’s still time to have your I have found out that he has passed say, but be quick! away. He was my father. I didn’t Thank you in advance for your •••••••• assistance, In 2010, the largest health research know him so would like to find out Gallipoli Battlefield & Cultural program ever undertaken for the more about him. I was wondering if Associate Professor Martin Hadlow - Tour 2012 ADF, the Military Health Outcomes anyone could help me by providing [email protected] 18 – 30 April 2012. For further Program (MilHOP), was launched. any information on him. information contact Jenny Knight •••••••• I was actually born on the day that from the War Widows’ Guild of WA The MEAO Health survey is about to close. he deployed for Vietnam and so Anniversary Celebrations 2012 on 9371 7470 / 0402 051 592 or The Centre for Military and have no knowledge of him at all, so No 75, 76 and 77 Squadrons were John Waller from Boronia Travel Veterans’ Health (CMVH) at the anything, how ever small, would be formed in March 1942. Activities Centre on 1800 035 350 University of Queensland, has been appreciated. conducting the MEAO Health Study are currently being organised to •••••••• Thank you so much. commemorate the 70th anniversary which is part of the Military Health of this event. Gregory Colin Barham Outcomes Program (MilHOP). Leeandra Norman – David Charles Lee (R95299) The study aims to capture the [email protected] We are looking for people who urgently seeks to be reunited with health, wellbeing, and deployment served in these units and are not on a lost friend from the Vietnam War. experiences of ex-serving and •••••••• any current association nominal rolls Reservist personnel who deployed to 86 Transport Platoon Reunion – and, in particular, WWII veterans The person in question is Gregory the MEAO since 2001. who we don’t have contact details Colin Barham (Service Number 2012 Research indicates that following for. R95198). Details of birth: the This unit being one of the biggest deployment, physical and mental health Entrance NSW on 01 Feb 1950. He outcomes for ex-serving members are to have served in Vietnam outside of Please forward your name, address, enlisted in Sydney. Next of Kin is different from those of currently serving the battalions is holding a reunion in phone number and email address Barham Lauril. April 2012 at Port Stephens (NSW). along with details of squadron members. affiliation to Mr Ron Slater DFC Gregory tried to make contact with The Reunion is to commemorate 40 Earlier this year invitations went at 37 Braeside ST WAHROONGA Mr Lee several years ago and got years end of deployment out to ex-serving and Reservist NSW or [email protected] in contact with Mr Lee’s mother. personnel to participate in the Contact: Raymond Davis Unfortunately she passed away study, but “Given that ex-serving (Chairman) 02 94761038 or email •••••••• two weeks later before the contact and Reservist ADF members can [email protected] information was passed on. Attention: Bridal Train Brides be more difficult to locate, we WWII Visit our website: During the war Gregory was known welcome these group members to www.86transportreunion2012.com I am a journalist with the Fairfax as “Slim” Barham. contact us directly,” urges Associate Sunday newspapers (the Sun Herald Professor Susan Treloar, CMVH, the •••••••• in Sydney and the Sunday Age in If you are Gregory Colin Barham, University of Queensland. or know how to contact him, can A Companion to the Melbourne) and I'm researching a story on women who caught the you please pass on either of the “Due to lack of current contact Australian Media information, it can be difficult so-called bridal train across Australia following details to reunite these two I am a contributing writer to a to ensure that information about at the end of World War II so they great mates.” major work now in progress called such an important study reaches could meet up with their American A Companion to the Australian Sirra (Daughter of David): 0400 815 all ex-serving and ADF Reserve husbands/fiancées. Media. http://www.scholarly.info/ 287 - [email protected] members. We need their current media/ I would like to find some women Matt Sloan: 0401 675 069 - contact details in order to send who were part of the journey as a [email protected] information about how to join the Essentially, this project will bring story for ANZAC Day next year. study. Log-in and password details to fruition a publication listing a •••••••• for a secure online survey will also huge range of media organisations, People can contact me at: Stephanie be sent, or there is the option to do a activities, personalities and themes. Peatling - The Sun Herald - Press Japanese Flag mailed paper survey.” I am writing on the topic of Armed Gallery - Parliament House - I am seeking information about Forces Media. Canberra ACT 2600 or srpeatling@ a Japanese flag that was brought This survey is about to close. If you have hotmail.com home from New Guinea after World not yet participated in this study, we It would be appreciated if any RSL would like to hear from you. Or if you War II. The flag has about 70 members with recollections, during •••••••• have commenced the survey but have their service at home or abroad, of signatures on it, along with ranks, not yet submitted it, please complete and newsletters, news-sheets, newspapers Australian Army Nursing Sisters Army service numbers and many submit the survey as soon as possible. or other information or entertainment The Applecross RSL Sub-Branch nicknames, signed by men from 4th materials (produced either officially will conduct a Memorial Service Australian Infantry Battalion. The For further information on the or independently) could kindly for the Australian Army Nursing majority of signatures are those of MEAO Health Study, please visit contact me. Sisters from the SS Vyner Brooke men from New South Wales. www.cmvh.org.au/milhop. who drowned, were massacred at For example, these items could The flag is in the possession of my fam- Enquiries are also welcome by include newsletters produced on Bangka Island or died as prisoners ily and we would like to possibly find contacting CMVH on freecall 1800 886 convoys travelling to the Middle of war. out a little about it before approaching a 567 or email to [email protected] East or Vietnam, hand-written This service is taking place at the museum for possible donation. Author: Nadine Mammone 26 The Listening Post December 2011 Notices

Memorial(s) Development committee’s website – www.mdc. New Zealand Military The Editor would like to thank all Committee com.au Did you or someone you know the readers that have submitted an As Patron of the Memorial(s) serve in the New Zealand Military? entry to our quizzes to win a copy of Michael Jeffery Confess and Sir William Glasgow. Development Committee, I am You may be eligible for the New The publishers of these books have seeking your support to enable the •••••••• Zealand Defence Medal (NSDSM). construction of two separate, but been notified of the winners and will Invitation For further information visit be in contact with the recipients. complementary, national memorials http://medals.nzdf.mil.nz/medals/ The Nashos League of Western in Canberra to appropriately contactform-nzdsm.asp Denis Connelly recognise the sacrifices made by our Australia Incorporated together nation in WWI and WWII. with the Northam RSL Sub- •••••••• •••••••• Branch invites you to attend the The Committee has in the past unveiling and dedication of our Rhodesian Veterans & Partners WWII Tunnel Tours received the moral support of fifth Wheatbelt WA National Meet the first Friday of every month The Royal Australian Artillery the RSL and, in some instances, Service commemorative memorial. at the Nollamara RSL Sub Branch Historical Society conduct tours of very generous donations from Where: Fitzgerald Street, Northam at 6.00pm the WW2 Tunnels at Leighton each RSL Branches and other veterans’ (Memorial Hall) on 14 February Sunday from 10.00am to 3.00pm. associations. This project is at a Kitchen is open at 6.00pm. There 2012 (Nashos Day). Entrance to the car park and tunnels stage where your ongoing support is is music by DJ & dancing. Contact is at Boundary Rd, Mosman Park. most important if these memorials All welcome - hope to see you Peter Glynn on 0412771523 email are to come to fruition and I ask you there. For further information please [email protected] See the website www.artillerywa.org. to continue to lend it. contact: Mr Eddie Freeman-Smith, wa for a virtual tour. •••••••• Further background and history of President NLWAI - Phone (08) 9622 this project can be found on the 1485

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Social Members of Sub- 28 The Listening Post December 2011 Perth RSL to Celebrate ANSWERS The City of Perth RSL Sub-Branch will celebrate that we can do better than that.” Christmas this year at Miss Maud’s in Pier Street Monthly meetings are held in the bowling club premises Sudoku with a festive buffet lunch in December. shared by Tattersall’s and the Perth Bowling Club Each year the club subsidizes a get-together of members, overlooking the Swan River off Plain Street. The Sub- solution Branch will have new premises in the City of Perth partners and associates in a tradition that goes back some Easy Sudoku 20 years. building complex to be developed on that site by 2014. The executive committee took part in a consultation process President Gordon Norton said that around 30 guests were with the City of Perth to ensure that the Sub-Branch needs expected this year but he would like to see more of the for meeting space, social activities, office and storage were Sub-Branch’s 500 members. If members are interested the met. Major facilities will be shared with other organisations Sub-Branch plans to organise more events and attract guest assisted by the City. speakers to make luncheon meetings more attractive. If you are a member of the City of Perth RSL Sub-Branch “It’s important that we keep the tradition of hospitality and you would like to know more about membership alive and well in our club. We get between 40 and 50 at our functions contact Secretary Jean Harris by telephone on monthly meetings every second Tuesday and most stay on 9247 1009 or by email at [email protected] for a light lunch. With our big membership base we believe

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Our Club & Bar is open from Monday to Saturday 7. New Years Eve Party - Nollamara RSL is seeing in the from 9.00am to close and Sunday from 10.00am. New Year of 2012 so come and celebrate with us. See the New Year in with Rock N Roll and dancing. BYO nibbles. We are always looking for new Service and Affiliate members. If you would like to be part of our Sub Branch For table bookings ring Chez on 93441966 please contact our membership officer Greg Smith at Functions [email protected] or ring 93441966. You can book the RSL Hall for any type of function such as Events coming up parties, weddings or birthdays. For bookings contact Chez 1. Rhodesian Formal Dining in Night Saturday 12 93441966 November 7.00pm. Contact Mr Peter Glynn 0412771523 Closing Dates email [email protected] We are closed Christmas Day and Easter Good Friday. 2. Feel like a bit of fun on Friday night? Come and join us at our family night for mateship, a feed and a dance. Service Vale Children are welcome. CROSSWORD Sadly we lost one of our members: Mr Colin Heslewood. 3. Every 2nd Friday of the month is Karaoke night. Family All the Committee & members thoughts are with the solution are welcome. Heslewood family. T O S S I B M D E W S P A S U D S F I C H U O L E U G H E O S O M I T S 4. Chase the ACE Starts February 2012 and finishes E A T E N D A N T O E O U I U P S E T Contact E R E G A I N S A Y T H U N D E R C P U December 2012. L A T E U N C A P E L D E R A S S N Visit our web site www.nollamararsl.asn.au M E T E E N D O W S I G N 5. Ladies Trading Table & Fundraising meets once a month A R R O Y O O R D I N A N C E C Y C L E S C O A T I C W O P A T A L L R H I N O on a Friday night at the club. Contact Chez 93441966. Gregor McAlister - Secretary / CEO Nollamara RSL P E P I N L E S S L I M O O O Z E D 68 Sylvia St, Nollamara WA 6061 O G L E E L L S O N U S S R 6. Nollamara RSL Golf - Every Wednesday S C A N Y A P Y A C H T V I I S N I P Ph: (08) 9344 1966 • Fax: (08) 9345 2257 – I N C O N E B A R E S T F O E R S V P N N W C O D E S T I E P L U G 19th Hole- Meet up after the game at the Nollamara RSL Mobile: 0419 121 947 R U S E F D R W I T A S E A for awards, fines & drinks. Contact Frank Taylor. C O H E N S P A S B U R N S T E M S Email: [email protected] S A U D I S A T P S I B O A T E P E E T R E A T S R E G R E T T E D T E N A N T T Y P E L E A S H C A S T P A T E A N J O U A F O U L S A L E They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old. T W O E N C O R E S S N A P P L E E E L S A T Y R A K A M P H R E P L U R E S Age shall not weary them nor the years condemn. D R E A M G E T U T E A R E A F I R E At the going down of the sun, and in the morning. E M M A E S E T A D D A D N O E S LAST POST We will remember them. Lest we forget. Royal Australian Navy 5/400283; Playle, David – Kwinana Sub Branch 5706116; Stevens, Kenneth – Northam Sub Branch DVA Registered 10687764; Widger, Larry – Highgate JX699496; Armstrong, Edmund – North Beach Sub Branch WF95343; Williams, Dorothy – Returned Ex-Service Women 28186; Dodemaide, Gilbert – Toodyay Sub Branch WX18412; Woodcock, Alfred – Geraldton City 31282; Grimster, Venn – City of Perth Sub Branch podiatrist 51555, Haskett, Frederick – Nollamara Sub Branch R64203; Howarth, Stephen – Lancelin-Coastal Districts Sub Branch Royal Australia Air Force • All foot problems R62136; Marwick, Michael – Bicton-Palmyra Sub Branch 415571; Atherton, Phillip – Highgate Sub Branch addressed including F5119; True, Jack – Bicton-Palmyra Sub Branch 455035; Cartwright, Walter – Highgate Sub Branch nails, corns and A218933; Gabriel, John – City of Mandurah Sub Branch callouses Australian Army 82687; Ireland, William – Bicton-Palmyra Sub Branch 437524; Lamb, Neville – City of Mandurah Sub Branch • Orthotic shoe supports WX13627; Atkins, Dennis – Armadale Sub Branch 17429; Larsen, Basil – Highgate Sub Branch WX32897; Browning, William – Geraldton City Sub Branch 14113; Lines, GWR – Bunbury Sub Branch • Medical grade 14711287; Evans, Thomas – Cambridge Sub Branch 427125; Linton, John – Central Sub Branch footwear assessment WX40495; Harwood, Owen – Bunbury Sub Branch 95200; Rengel, Paul – Highgate Sub Branch 5411003; Heslewood, Owen – Bunbury Sub Branch and prescription W24931; Ruse, Paul – Cottesloe Sub Branch WX32718; Layton-Smith, Clyde – Cottesloe Sub Branch 3410465; Seccull, John – Darling Range Sub Branch • All DVA Gold Card 22510387; McGarey, John – City of Rockingham Sub Branch 329410/1; Sinclair, Ian – Cottesloe Sub Branch WX17820; Middleton, Gervas – Northam Sub Branch and TPI Card holders 548632; Smith, Peter – Darling Range Sub Branch WX22468; Mort, Alfred – Bunbury Sub Branch welcome. 510015; Smith, Peter – Highgate Sub Branch WX27543; Mudge, Noel – Bicton-Palmyra Sub Branch WX11874; Stanbury, TH – Bruce Rock Sub Branch WF97333; Murray, Aileen – City of Perth Sub Branch 51586; Thorley, Ian – City of Rockingham Sub Branch WX28400; Patterson, John – City of Perth Sub Branch 80736; Tonkin, PE – City of Rockingham Sub Branch Ph: 9344 8399 The ListeningThe Lis Posteningt December Post October 2011 200929 29 Welfare & Pension News Poppy Day Proceeds Go To A Great Use

The WA Aged Sailors Soldiers and Airmen’s Fund Trustees of The WA Aged Sailors Soldiers and Airmen’s Trust recently made a donation of an electronic Fund manage 50% of monies collected on Poppy Day each bed to Bedingfeld Nursing Home, Pinjarra. This year, as directed by the 1932 Act. donation was matched by RSL Pinjarra Sub-branch Both beds donated to Bedingfeld Nursing Home will be donating another bed to the Home. used exclusively by veterans or their widows. This donation was made possible by the generosity of Rosalind Howat people on Poppy Day each year. Administrator Welfare All monies collected on Poppy Day are used for the Resident Edith Quinn, sitting, with WA Aged Sailors, Soldiers and Airmen’s Relief Fund Trust chairman Brian welfare of veterans, widows and their dependants. The Cooper, facilities manager Donna Langdon, and Mick O’Donnell and Chris Hartney from Pinjarra RSL. Men's Health Peer Education Men’s Health is a group of talk on please drop me a Email: volunteers trying to pass the Coordinator: Phill Quartermaine: word onto other Men and [email protected] Organisation’s about healthy At our last meeting the speaker living. Please help us to help was Mrs. Grace Maiolo who was others. one of the first female butchers in W.A. Grace is also an author Drop in one Thursday for a chat and and has just published her first of course bring your partner with book. Grace came to our shop front you if you wish. at the Forrestfield shopping centre We are always looking for people and gave a talk on healthy food to come along and give a talk and healthy eating; it was very on Men’s Health subjects, if you interesting discussion. The above is a picture from our last meeting. Back row from left to right; Colin, Malcom, Grace, have a subject you would like to Peter, & Debbie - Front row from left to right; Phill, Nola, Maxine. Phill Quartermaine Dicko Cartoons 30 The Listening Post December 2011 Soldiers are Persons The war in Vietnam was cruel and costly in not the War in general. It was the adverse reception every sense, as indeed all wars are! However that troops had to endure on their return to their the nature of this war was not so markedly homeland that created a heartfelt need for them to different from any other armed conflict in want to be remembered as persons who were good which Australian troops had been involved – soldiers who had done a good job. certainly not to a degree that would justify the This written history seeks to record their emotional creation of a special purpose single interest need and to derail the path walked by a group museum, which is the case of the National of totally committed volunteers who created an Vietnam Veterans Museum – so why does this incredible museum over a seventeen-year period. It particular museum exist (?) is a work of non-fiction based on personal interviews and submissions; plus impressions derived from The title of the museum provides a clue with the unsolicited and un-attributed observations and emphasis being on the word ‘Veterans’, which comments from a very extensive range of museum indicates that it is dedicated to Veterans in particular, patrons. Ex-Governor of Western Australia Dr Ken Michael AC and Mrs Julie Michael visit ANZAC House Mr Bill Gaynor OAM RFD, State The occasion was to thank Dr and Mrs President of the RSL WA Branch, and Michael for their support over his tenure his wife Joan, along with the National as Governor and Patron of RSL WA. Dr President and RSL WA Headquarters Michael spoke fondly of ANZAC Day and Staff, hosted ex-Governor of WA Dr Remembrance Day services, highlighting Ken Michael and his wife Julie at an his enjoyment and gratitude at being able to attend such important occasions in his appreciation afternoon tea on Friday role. 25 November. Denis Connelly Apologies The above picture was supposed to appear in the previous Listening Post on page 11 under Final Meeting of the Australian Women’s Land Army. The Listening Post Committee apologises for the mix up and any inconvenience it has caused. Denis Connelly WAR HORSE From DreamWorks Pictures and director Steven children and adults alike around the world. The story Spielberg comes “War Horse”, an epic adventure for went on to be adapted into a triumphant, international audiences of all ages, and an unforgettable odyssey of theatrical hit-which is where Steven Spielberg first friendship, discovery and courage. encountered it with a passionate reaction. This sweeping tale of a young boy named Albert and The First World War is experienced through the journey his beloved farm horse Joey, takes place at the outbreak of this horse - an odyssey of joy and sorrow, passionate of WWI. Joey is sold to the British cavalry by Albert's friendship and high adventure. "War Horse• is one of the father and dispatched to the front lines, where he begins great stories of friendship and war - a successful book, an extraordinary journey against the backdrop of the it was turned into a hugely successful international Great War. Despite the obstacles he faces at every step theatrical hit that is currently on Broadway. It now of his journey, Joey touches and changes each life he comes to screen in an epic adaptation by one of the great encounters along the way. Albert, unable to forget his directors in film history. friend, leaves home for the battlefields of France to find his horse and bring him home. Natasha Jurcun Walt Disney’s WA Theatrical Publicist First published as a novel in 1982, “War Horse” quickly became a family classic of love and loyalty, beloved by The ListeningThe Lis Posteningt December Post October 2011 200931 31 News from the Australian War Memorial

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Nurses: from Zululand to Afghanistan Vignacourt - Lost Diggers Exhibition on until 17 October 2012 photographs Nurses: from Zululand to Afghanistan of the male and female nurses serving in recent opened to the public on 2 December conflicts and peace keeping operations. 2011. Australian nurses have been going The Memorial is very updates on our progress, and Using the Memorial’s rich collection, the to war for well over 100 years, but their exhibition will highlight the personal stories pleased to accept the the amazing things we are important contribution to Australia’s sure to find. of Army, Air Force and Navy nurses who have Lost Diggers collection overseas military operations often goes served overseas; their difficulties and challenges, of First World War We will be adding the images unreported. along with their determination to care for the photographs on behalf of to our website, and have sick and wounded come what may. The exhibition explores the involvement of all Australians, and would plans to make them available nurses from the first known Australian in the like to acknowledge the in other ways as well. In the From the Australian War Memorial Zulu War of 1879, right up to the experiences generosity of Mr Kerry meantime, they can be seen Stokes AC for the donation on the Lost Diggers facebook of the photographic page or on the Sunday Night collection. program website. We look forward to receiving As we have not yet received the collection and beginning the collection, we are not able the rewarding task of caring to answer detailed questions for the photographs and about specific photos or researching the soldiers servicemen. Media enquiries shown in them. Please should be directed to media@ check our website for regular awm.gov.au. CONTACT DIRECTORY STATE Contact Directory Editorial Information Contact Details EXECUTIVE Departments at ANZAC House Editor/Vice President: The Returned & Services League of 2011-2014 Denis Connelly (08) 9287 3716 CEO / State Secretary: Australia WA Branch Incorporated CMDR Phillip Orchard AFNI RAN Rtd State President Mr Peter Fardon Email: [email protected] ANZAC House 28 St Georges Tce 9287 3799 Mr William Gaynor OAM RFD Mr Ross Davies Assistant State Secretary: Nola Keen State Vice President Mr Doug Ramussen PERTH WA 6000 Assistant State Secretary: RSL Advertising: Nola Keen 9287 3702 Mr Denis Connelly Dr Neil MacNeill Email: [email protected] State Treasurer Mr Kenneth Barrington Email: [email protected] Membership: Kathy Clark 8.00am to 3.30pm Website: www.rslwahq.org.au Vacant Trustees Executive Assistant: Caitlin Harnwell Mon-Thurs 9287 3705 Telephone: (08) 9287 3799 State Executive Mr Don Blair RFD ED Administrative Assistant / Assistant ANZAC House Manager: Matthew Holyday 9287 3714 Mr Damian Dixon Mr Duncan Warren AM RFD Facsimile: (08) 9287 3732 Editor: Amy Hunt Financial Services: Geoff Garside 9287 3718 Mr Dilwyn “Digger” Cleak OAM Mr John Cox OAM JP Graphic Design: Type Express WA Country Callers: 1800 259 799 Mrs Donna Prytulak Mr Kevin Trent RFD Helen Beech 8.30am to 4.30pm Printer: PO Box 3023, East Perth, Mr Gary Scott Mr Wayne Tarr RFD ED Rural Press Mon-Thurs 9287 3703 WA 6892 Mr Ian Johnstone RFD CEO / STATE SECRETARY Archivist: Naomi Lam 9287 3713 Mr John McCourt CMDR Phillip Orchard AFNI Mr Ken Parish RAN Rtd Departments at 8 Irwin St Mr Peter Aspinall Welfare: Rosalind Howat 8.30am 4.30pm Mon-Fri 9287 3707 0412 009 191 Snr Advocate: Jim Boland 8.00am to 4.00pm Mon-Fri 9287 3708 32 The Listening Post December 2011

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