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New State Accountant – Peter McGlade After finishing High School at Christian Brothers tree, resulted in identifying eight family members College, Kalgoorlie Peter McGlade commenced who served in the Armed Forces in WWI including his working career with a multi national group one member in the Gallipoli landing and of which of companies in the petroleum/chemical indus- three members died in service and three members try holding various positions in administration who had served in WWII), languages (learning over an 11 year period. French), reading and family occasions. In a change of direction, Peter then joined a Char- Peter McGlade B. Bus, CPA, CD joined the staff tered Accounting firm specialising in Insolvency at ‘ANZAC House’ on 9 April as ‘The State Ac- thinking such was likely to be a short term change countant’. but enjoyed the work and the people so much, he was with the firm for some 27 years. Peter is married and with his wife Marylin, has two adult children who have finally left the nest. Correction Peter’s son is a veterinarian and his daughter was recently awarded the Elliot Parish Fellowship for Notice Child Cancer Research. In The Listening Post of December 2011 an Peter and Marylin had lived in Bateman for 33 article appeared on the Remembrance Day years but last year moved to Halls Head. Peter Service. The article should have acknowl- commutes to Perth by train each day and enjoys edged that the event was previously organ- the time to catch up on reading. ised by Mr John Dunsmore on behalf of the Peter’s interests include Genealogy (which over Pines Retirement Village in Ellenbrook. the past 20 or so years in researching the family

City of Cockburn ANZAC Youth PAWS Parade and Service Notice Our pensions, advo- cacy and welfare section is prepar- ing a programme of regional visits to assist members with disability claims and welfare issues. To register your Sub- Branch for a visit contact Jim Boland, Senior Advocate on This parade and service is to commemorate the 97th anni- Cockburn RSL Sub-Branch. 9287 3708. versary of the Gallipoli landing on 25 April 1915 and for The service is at the RSL Memorial Park. those who gave their lives in defence of their country. 9.50am: Royal Australian Navy, HMAS Stirling catafalque Proudly presented by the students of the City of Cockburn, party march on and take up position. and supported by the Cockburn City Council and the City of 10.00am: Parade of schools assemble at the monument. 4 The Listening Post April 2012 This Month in Australian Military History Date Year Title Event 01 April 1921 First AIF disbanded During the four years of the First World War the First AIF gained a reputation for military prowess that remains very much in the consciousness of Australians to the present day.

06 April 1952 1st Battalion, Royal Australian The battalion remained in Korea until September 1953. Regiment, arrives in Korea 23 April 1951 Battle of Kapyong, Korea The most well-known Australian action of the Korean War, Kapyong involved the 3rd Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment (3RAR). The fighting at Kapyong blunted the Chi- nese advance on Seoul during the 1951 Spring Offensive and prevented a Communist breakthrough on the United Nations central front. 3RAR was awarded a United States Presidential citation for their part in the battle. 24-25 April 1918 Second battle of Villers-Breton- When the Germans captured the town that had been the centre of fighting just three neux, Western Front weeks previously, Australian and British troops drove them out in a daring night attack at a cost of 1,469 casualties. 24-25 April 1918 Lieutenant C.W.K. Sadlier, VC Lieutenant C.W.K. Sadlier, 51st Battalion, AIF, originally from Camberwell, Vic, wins the Victoria Cross at Villers Bretonneux. 25 April 1916 First commemoration of ANZAC The first anniversary of the Gallipoli landings was widely observed in Australia. Large Day crowds attended church services and public ceremonies. The day was also commemorated by Australian and New Zealand servicemen in Egypt and London 10 May 1900 Zand River New South Wales Mounted Rifles in action at Zand River, South Africa. 13 May 1968 Fire Support Base Coral attacked The partly-constructed base, north of Saigon, was defended by Australian infantry, artil- lery, and air support when it was attacked by North Vietnamese troops. Eleven Austral- ians were killed and 28 wounded before the attackers were driven back. Fifty-two enemy soldiers were killed and one was taken prisoner. 28 May 1970 Australian Army Training Team Australian Army Training Team Vietnam awarded United States Meritorious Citation. Vietnam awarded United States Meritorious Citation 31 May 1918 Monash Commands the Austral- Lieutenant General Sir John Monash succeeds Birdwood as General Officer Command- ian Corps ing the Australian Corps. 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

The Listening Post Autumn 1985 These articles have been The Men of ANZAC What motive sustained them? unit’s work, to live the rest of of each bay of its old front-line republished from The Listening At the end of the second or his life haunted by the knowl- trench waiting for the final sig- Post Vol.8 No.1 third day of the Landing … edge that he had set his hand to a nal to scramble over the sand- when half of each battalion soldier’s task and lacked the grit bags above, a man with a rifle had been annihilated, when the to carry it through; that was the in his hand, bayonet fixed, came dead lay three deep in the rifle prospect which these men could peering along the trench below. not face. “Jim here?” he asked. A voice pits under the blue sky … what Life was very dear, but life was on the fire-step answered, “right, was it then that carried each not worth living unless they Bill, here”. “Do you chaps mind man on? could be true to their idea of shifting up a piece?” said the It was not love of a fight. The Australian manhood. man in the trench. “Him and me Australians loved fighting better Standing upon that alone, when are mates, and we’re going over than most, but it is an occupation help failed and hope faded, when together.” from which the glamour quickly the end loomed clear in front of The same thing must have hap- wears. It was not hatred of the them, when the whole world pened many thousands of times Turks … nor was it purely patri- seemed to crumble and the heav- in the Australian divisions. The otism, as it would have been had en to fall in they faced its ruins strongest bond in the Australian they fought on Australian soil. undismayed. Imperial Force was that between Nor was it the desire for fame The typical Australian was sel- a man and his mate. No matter that made them steer their course dom religious in the sense in how hardened a sinner against so straight in the hour of crucial which the word is generally used. camp rules, how often in trouble trial. They knew too well the So far as he held a prevailing at the estaminet, an Australian chance that their families, pos- creed, it was a romantic creed in- seemed never to fail on the pure- sibly even the men beside them, herited from the gold miner and ly self-imposed duty of standing would never know how they the bushman, of which the chief by his wounded friend whenever died. What was the dominant article was that a man should at his task in the battle permitted motive that impelled them? all times and at any cost stand by him to do so. It lay in the mettle of the men his mate. In the foulest French winter, or themselves. To be the sort of This was and is the one law at Cape Helles, when bullets man who would give way when which the good Australian must seemed to be raining in sheets on his mates were trusting to his never break. It is bred in the child every occasion when an Austral- firmness, to be the sort of man and stays with him through life. ian force went into action there who would not fail when the In the last few moments before were to be found men who, come line, the whole force and the the bloody attack upon Lone what might, regardless of death allied cause required his endur- pine in Gallipoli, when the 3rd or wounds, stayed by their fallen ance, to have made it necessary Australian Infantry Battalion friends until they had seen them for another unit to do his own was crowded on the fire-steps into safety. The Listening Post February 2012 5 From the President’s Pen A NZAC Day 2012 Church, with an EYES RIGHT. in no doubt that the RSL considers C. Been domiciled in Western this matter must be dealt with as From reports received it would appear Keeping RSL Members Australia at the date of his or soon as possible – and that we will her death; or as though Sub-Branches and local informed continue to support the quest by D. Had next of kin domiciled in communities are well on the way to The 2010 initiative of compiling members of the BCOF Association. presenting Commemorative Services and forwarding regular National Western Australia at the date • The advice from all RSL Branches of his or her death. to mark the 97th Anniversary of President's Newsletters to State and that the League does not support a ANZAC Day. Territory Branch Presidents improved proposal to award the Victoria Cross 2. For the purposes of this Inscription the flow of information from the to the Unknown Soldier interred Criteria: Through community support and National Office to Branches, Districts, at the Australian War Memorial. I “Domiciled” means the Eligible the generosity of Lotterywest we Sub Branches and Members - but has are able to present dignified services have since written to the Chairman Person or the Eligible Person’s generally worked well in keeping us of the Defence Honours & Awards throughout Western Australia to all informed on current issues. We next of kin had his/her or their mark this very special anniversary. Appeals Tribunal advising him of permanent and primary residence are of the view that it is now time to this decision. This letter referred It is that one day in the year when all extend the coverage of the newsletter in Western Australia. The RSL Australians remember those who have to a question without notice I was so that our broader membership is asked when I appeared before the may use its discretion to determine served their country as well as those similarly kept informed. domicile taking into account who still serve. Tribunal on 2 December 2011. As a consequence 2012 National • Relocation of defence assets to the the length of time of continuous In Perth, the Dawn Service will President's Newsletters will be posted residence in Western Australia be conducted under the same north. Minister Snowdon advised on the RSL National Website. The and or registration on the Western arrangements as previous years with that no new information was reaction of RSL members to this available but that his Chief of Staff Australian electoral role of the Rover Scouts maintaining the night further attempt to improve the flow of vigil leading into the traditional would seek information from the proposed Eligible Person or the information will determine whether staff of the Minister for Defence. I proposed Eligible Person’s next of Dawn Service. We anticipate a public other changes will be made. attendance of around 45,000 and hope to include more information in kin. Please note that the RSL annual logistical arrangements are well in a future newsletter. “Next of kin” means the proposed budget submission remains posted hand to accommodate that number. State War Memorial Update Eligible Person’s surviving Full details of public transport and on the League’s national website. The Memorandum of Understanding parent/s, surviving spouse or ceremonial arrangements will be This document is revised and updated between RSL WA HQ & Kings Park surviving de facto spouse or published in The West Australian every year to take account of issues & Botanical Gardens Park Authority surviving children. newspaper on Thursday 21 April. brought forward through debate at the State Branch Conferences and at has been signed off. BGPA are the 3. An Eligible Person’s name will Following the Dawn Service there the National Congress. We continue owners & RSL WA HQ the custodians. will be a Gunfire Breakfast in Stirling be inscribed on the Memorial as to urge action on all matters included Resolution of Inscription Criteria Gardens to which the general public soon as reasonably possible after in this budget submission at every – the criteria amendment from that are invited. the date the RSL agrees that the opportunity. previously formed in 1921 by our ANZAC Day 2012 will see Units person is an Eligible Person. From the National President forefathers, has been completed and form-up on St Georges Terrace WEST will be displayed on our website. The 4. The New Inscription Criteria is of William Street and march to the A meeting was held with the Minister details are as follows. not retrospective and will only EAST along St Georges Terrace then Snowdon on 23 January 2012. The apply to any current wars/conflicts turn RIGHT into Barrack Street. It will matters discussed included: The Australian Defence Force personnel who are eligible to have at the date of the Resolution on 26 then turn LEFT into Riverside Drive • The quest for recognition by ex- November 2011 and to any future and enter Supreme Court Gardens and their names inscribed on the Memorial service personnel who served in the wars/conflicts from that date. The form up facing WEST for the Service. must meet the following criteria: British Commonwealth Occupation inclusion of such wars/conflicts on Forces (BCOF) after the Second 1. The Eligible person must be an Veteran carrying vehicles will access the Memorial will be in the sole the Parade Ground by an entry point World War. Minister Snowdon was Australian citizen and have died discretion of the RSL including on Governor’s Avenue. The length unequivocal in his commitment to as a result of active service in war/ of the March will be almost the same bring this matter to a final decision conflicts and must have: the form of inscription which may as the current route. The logistics of in the near term. I am advised the A. Been born in Western if the RSL chooses only include a form-up points and location of Units is Minister has since given similar Australia; or plaque recording the war/conflict available on the website. The Saluting advice to members of the BCOF B. Enlisted in Western Australia; without inscribing the names of Dais will be located opposite Trinity Association. The Minister was left or any Eligible Persons.

The Listening Post Autumn 1985 cont Why Gallipoli was fought To understand why the heroic tragedy of despite his desire to attack rather than defend, he and the Turkish capital of Constantinople cap- Gallipoli, for tragedy it was, we must first under- was wrong in one most catastrophic thing. Against tured, then Turkey would collapse. Russia would stand why British, Australian, New Zealand and the weight of naval history, he believed that heavy be greatly assisted and Germany defeated sooner. French troops landed in Turkey at all. In the naval guns could demolish land fortresses. The question was: Could the straits be forced? briefest words, theirs was a military expedition In January 1915 a momentous request came from Both shores were lined with fortresses and batter- the Russian Government. The Russians, fighting on ies, field guns and howitzers. The sea was thick following a naval one which had recently failed. the Allied side, were hard-pressed in the Caucasus The causes of the Dardanelles campaign lay far with mines through which a path must be perilous- and asked for a demonstration against the Turks to ly cleared. The main attempt began on March 18, away and were shaped within a few weeks of the ease this pressure. To make such a demonstration 1915, and soon failed. Ships were lost. outbreak of the First World War, the Great War, Britain agreed to send the Royal Navy to the Dar- Churchill still pressed for more attacks. Other lead- in August 1914. Soon the huge opposing armies danelles. This was Churchill's chance. He believed ers opposed him. In the end it was decided that on the western front in Europe had become the warships would do more. since the Allied navies could not pierce the straits, embattled in trench warfare in which both sides He urged successfully that British and French ships troops would invade the Gallipoli Peninsula to cap- tried to advance, but made only worthless gains try to force the Straits of the Dardanelles by bom- ture the forts which kept them closed. at heavy cost in lives. barding and destroying the Turkish coastal forts. That was how, along with the British and French Thus, what was intended as a demonstration be- who attacked in another area of the Peninsula, the In Britain various people believed the Allies should came a major operation. ANZACs came to make their landing at dawn on strike at Germany somewhere other than the stale- Only way April 25, 1915. They landed at a place famous in mated trenches. These exceedingly narrow straits are the only way our history as ANZAC Cove and met an enemy Chief among these was Winston Churchill, then to Russia from the Mediterranean. Because they who, alerted by the bombardment and various First Lord of the Admiralty and 39 years old, rest- were closed, Russia was virtually isolated from newspaper statements that invasion was imminent, less of mind, adventurous of spirit. Churchill con- Britain and France. Her grain-ships were locked in awaited them in positions almost impregnable. trolled the mighty British Fleet. He chafed because the Black Sea. The Allies could not send her men The fight lasted eight months. the German Fleet would not come out to fight. Yet, and ammunitions. Were the Dardanelles forced Author unknown 6 The Listening Post February 2012 FR E OM TH BUNKER The Battle of Kapyong

The 3rd Battalion of the Royal Australian On 22 April 3RAR was stationed at a village 3RAR was later to participate in ‘Operation Regiment (3RAR) featured in the action at north of Kapyong (Hill 504). The Australian Command’ which began on 3 October 1951 Maryang San near Kapyong on 24 and 25 position was attacked on 24 April, with the which was later known as The Battle for Mar- April 1951 and had its beginnings at the end of Chinese attacking in waves. yang San. Some historians believe that the World War II. On 25 April the exhausted Chinese abandoned Maryang San was of greater significance for The infantry battalions 65th,66th and 67th had their actions and withdrew. It was for this ac- 3RAR than the battle of Kapyong. been at Moratia, New Guinea and Borneo during tion that 3RAR was awarded a US Presidential Denis Connelly. World War II and then sent to Japan with the Brit- Citation. ish Commonwealth Occupation Forces (BCOF). On 26 April 3RAR came under command of Reference: Late in November 1948 these battalions were the 28th British Commonwealth Brigade, in 1.Australia War Memorial renamed 1st, 2nd and 3rd battalion of the Royal June and July this brigade joined with the 25th (AWM) Canberra ACT Australian Regiment (RAR), the “Royal” prefix Canadian and 29th British Brigades to form the 2.National Archives of Australia (NAA) was granted by King George VI on 31 March 1st Commonwealth Division. Canberra ACT 1949. As Australia was a signatory to the United Na- tions (UN) declaration to the defence of South Korea from Communist North Korea, 3RAR was in Japan training when it was committed to the US led UN Command Forces on 26 July 1950. Volunteers brought the battalion strength up to 960 troops. On 28 September 1950, 3RAR land- ed at Pusan South Korea as part of the 27th Brit- ish Commonwealth Infantry Brigade. 3RAR was first deployed on 5 October in a counter attack and advance by the UN command with numerous small battles almost on a daily basis.

Above; General J. van Fleet, General Officer, 8th US Army inspects members of the 3rd Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment (3RAR), when bestowing the presidential citation in recognition of the unit’s action at Kapyong, Korea. During a night of fierce fighting and throughout the daylight hours of 24 April the Australians and a Canadian battalion, supported by a New Zealand artillery regiment, stalled the Chinese advance before eventually withdrawing after dark. At a cost of 32 men killed, 59 wounded and three missing (taken prisoner), the Australians had helped hold up the Chinese 60th Division and inflicted heavy casualties which totaled more than 500 killed alone. For their contribution to this action, 3 RAR was awarded a US Presidential Citation. The Veterans’ Affairs Committee

The Veterans’ Affairs Committee (VAC) had The committee has a very wide ranging area of its first meeting for 2012 on Thursday 29 responsibility effecting serving members and March at ANZAC House. veterans as well as their families. High priority The VAC is an advisory committee to the State will be given to the areas of provision of ben- Executive and is responsible to the Board of efits, quality of benefits, recognition of war like Directors (BOD). The VAC Chairman is Denis and non-war like service, compensation for Connelly (ex RAAF, RSL WA Vice President veterans and their families, veterans with spe- and Editor of The Listening Post). The Commit- cial needs, detecting faults in the current com- tee comprises of Jacqui Liddiard (Secretary East pensation schemes and correcting these faults, Victoria Park RSL Sub-Branch), WO1 Gary disabled veterans who are still living at home, promotion and preservation of days commemo- (MAP) Maryang San/Operation Commando Browne (RSM of the 13 Brigade), Gary Scott (ex RAAF, member of the RSL WA State Ex- ration, employment of disabled veterans and as- The Chinese launched an attack on 1 November ecutive representing Esperance and Goldfields), similation of Defence personnel into the com- causing the UN forces to withdraw through Pa- Donna Prytulak (RSL WA State Executive munity after a service career. kchon. It was at this time 3RAR fought rear guard representative for the Avon region) is a Proxy The committee is programmed to meet at least action slowing the Chinese advance with blowing for Gary Scott and Robert Gilmore (ex RAN, one a month, or as the need arises. It is hoped up bridges and harassing patrols. President of the City of Rockingham RSL Sub- that the committee with will be able to have a In January 1951 3RAR started moving north Branch). question and answer session in Sub-Branches again with the 27th Brigade as part of a counter Various people will be called upon from special- in the near future. This will be in consultation offensive engaging the enemy at Chuan – 14 to ist areas when necessary to assist the VAC. As with the designated Sub-Branches being avail- Mr Gaynor said at the meeting: “with the spread able and being able to provide suitable facilities 17 February, securing hill 614 on 24-27 February, of members it is anticipated that a wide range of available. hill 410 on 7 March, 703 on 12 March, Sardine on experience and knowledge will be available to If you wish to contact the VAC please email 14 April and Salmon on 15 April. assist the committee in its deliberations”. [email protected] or phone 9287 3799. The Listening Post February 2012 7 From the CEO After nearly four months in the drafted and will be completed by role, with a few frustrations, I’m June. The Management Structure pleased to say there have been including the various committees is many more positives than nega- enclosed. Do you have ideas for the tives and I hope this good average various portfolios? Can you steer Looking for next-of-kin continues. Here are some brief the RSL into the future? Here is an The men listed below have been posthumously approved for the award updates: opportunity to help. If you want to of the Commendation for Gallantry for their service during World War be involved in one of these commit- II and to date their award has not been claimed. If you are related to any Legal Matters tees, email us at: ideas@rslwahq. of these men, or know of someone who may be related, please contact • State Election – the documents re- org.au the Directorate of Honours & Awards' telephone enquiry line on 1800 quired are close to completion and Amelioration Fund – a By Law is 111 321. subject to a few amendments to being written to further define how PTE Alexander John BELL SGT Clifford Edmund DANAHER the Memorandum of Consent, re- this fund should be used. This will SGT Joseph Kenneth BELL SIG Howard Frederick HARVEY cently highlighted by your Execu- be dispatched by May. tive, will reach the Supreme Court ANZAC House: Our IT system is PTE Joseph BELL MAJ Alan MULL by late April/early May. There out of date, in particular that used GNR Thomas Stephen CUMMING are a number of rumours floating by Kathy, our membership of- around and whilst I have not heard ficer, Rosiland in Welfare and our them all, those that I have heard Archive team. These areas and S till Time to Register For ANZAC are vastly exaggerated or simply ANZAC House in general is going untrue. For those of you who be- through a major IT update that will Day in Gallipoli & France lieve that the State President has hopefully provide a speedier more concealed 20 votes in a safe in his comprehensive service. Ahead of ANZAC Day 2012, Secretary for the Department of Veterans’ office I can assure you that all vot- What do you want of ANZAC Affairs Mr Ian Campbell encouraged Australians travelling to Gallipoli or ing forms have remained in a safe, House in the future? We have re- France commemorations to register at www.gallipoliregistration.com or within a strong room requiring cently modernised the fire detection www.franceregistration.com to ensure they come prepared. two person entry since the evening system and are in the process of ob- Mr Campbell said on average up to 10,000 people travel to Gallipoli, Turkey of 26 November. As they say taining quotes for modification of each year and more than 4,000 travel to Villers-Bretonneux, France to attend “never let the truth get in the way our ablutions, air conditioning sys- ANZAC Day commemorations. of a good story”. The cost to date: tem, that becomes obsolete in 2015, “For many Australians, following in the footsteps of relatives who have served Legal fees $13,905.70. Staff time and the outer reception area that has and died on the battlefields of the Gallipoli Peninsula or the Western Front approximately $6,000. been susceptible to flooding and the during the First World War is the trip of a lifetime but it is important they • State War Memorial – the Mem- return of the PAWS team into HQ. come prepared,” he said. orandum of Understanding be- Many of you will be aware that “Information services are available for Australians travelling to Gallipoli and tween State HQs & Kings Park & our Chef, Michael and his team, France. Each service provides travellers with helpful tips on what to bring and Botanical Gardens has been signed prepare up to 200 meals a day in a what to expect over the 2012 commemorative period. off. KP&BG are the owners & cramped out of date kitchen, that “At Gallipoli, visitors are exposed to the elements for up to 24-hours so hints State HQs the custodians. our panelled ceiling is showing se- on what to bring and what to wear are essential to ensure they are comfortable • Resolution of Inscription Crite- rious signs of fatigue and that the for the duration of the commemorations. ria – the criteria amendment from place in general needs freshening “In Villers-Bretonneux, road closures are in place 5 pm 24 April – 9 am 25 that previously formed in 1921 by up. We intend to apply for grants April and visitors will receive tips on traffic arrangements for the Dawn Serv- our forefathers, has been complet- to achieve this but you may have ice and later community services.” ed and is displayed on our website. ideas as to what else you’d like Mr Campbell said the registration service was not mandatory nor was it a • Those meeting this criteria will your HQ to look like in the future. ticketing system for the commemorations – but a way for travellers to stay have their names engraved on the If you have ideas please forward to: informed of important updates. SWM by ANZAC Day. Total [email protected] “I encourage Australians planning to travel to Gallipoli or Villers-Bretonneux cost of legal fees to this stage is: This email address can be used for for ANZAC Day in 2012 to register their interest to ensure they make the most $8662.40 (covers the pre congress ideas outside of what I have men- of their experience,” he said. research period & the documenta- tioned for example: membership Registration is optional and people can still attend the commemorations in tion highlighted above). – would you like two/three year Gallipoli and France if they have not registered. Registration does not provide Receipt of Defamatory Letter - memberships. Have a go, don’t following the receipt of an email reserved seating. Updates are provided via text message and/or email. leave it up to HQ staff. All rea- Visitors are also encouraged to register at www.smartraveller.gov.au, read the regarding a number of allegations sonable, positive ideas considered. regarding the RSL & individuals travel advisories for the countries they are visiting and have comprehensive Feedback will be provided through travel insurance. within the organisation the Board this medium. of Directors considered such im- For more information about ANZAC Day commemorations in France or Gal- Comings & goings – Carnamah sub lipoli visit www.dva.gov.au/ANZAC putations to be defamatory and branch building has now been sold untrue. Accordingly, the author to a local businessman and Serpen- through our legal representees, was tine & Jarradale have purchased asked to publish a written apology their previously leased building. and retraction of their defamatory Change of State Treasurer & Ac- statements. Through good legal countant – we wish Geoff Garside advice the author of this email has good luck for his future employ- done so and has consequently given ment with the Variety Club and me approval to highlight this issue welcome Phillip Draber as State and that he has apologised to those Treasurer & Peter McGlade as State concerned. Lessons have been Accountant. learnt. In this ‘socially networking As you can read, there is a lot hap- world’ it is important to understand pening and this on top of day to day how quickly emails can go ‘Global’ business. Don’t be shy with your and do not always arrive at their ideas! What do you as members destination in the same format as want? Help us plan for the fu- dispatched. ture!!!! Other items: Philip Orchard - CEO/State Corporate Plan – continues to be Secretary 8 The Listening Post February 2012 April Welfare & Pension News With 2012 Rosalind Howat Welfare Officer More than 312,000 veterans, partners and war wid- The table below highlights the changes to some of the key rates per fortnight. ows/widowers will receive increased pensions and Pension Old Rate New Rate 20 September Increase income support payments from 20 March 2012. The first full payment at the new rates will be on the pen- Service Pension single $729.30 $748.80 $19.50 sion payday 5 April 2012. Service Pension couples $1,099.40 couple $549.70 each $29.60 $1,129.00 couple $564.50 each $14.80 The table to the right highlights the changes to some of War Widow Pension $738.70 $758.70 $20.00 the key rates per fortnight. Income Support Supplement $220.80 $226.80 $6.00 In the lead up to ANZAC Day 2012 there has been a no- Special Rate (TPI) Pension $1,113.70 $1,143.80 $30.10 ticeable increase in the number of ex-service men and women approaching the PAWS office for assistance to Intermediate Rate Disability Pension $755.80 $776.30 $20.50 prepare applications for both new and additional Pen- Extreme Disablement Adjustment $614.80 $631.50 $16.70 sion & Compensation claims. This is keeping the full 100 per cent General Rate of Disability $395.70 $406.40 $10.70 time staff members and volunteers very busy. Although the Pensions Officers/Advocates try to accommodate everyone a wait of up to ten days for an appointment may apply. contact the visitor directly. A few of the vol- The WA Sailors Soldiers & Airmen’s Emergency Relief unteers, as required are happy to visit lonely Relief Fund Trust As the cost of living continues to rise many people are veterans in Age Care Facilities in their area. The Trustees meet on the first Tuesday of each finding it difficult to make ends meet. If you are ex- Due to health and other commitments Mrs No- month to consider applications for assistance. periencing difficulties in this area please contact the reen Nagle is no longer in a position to visit The Trustees will evaluate all reasonable re- Welfare Officer at ANZAC House. Some assistance veterans in the Peel district Hospital or local quests for assistance. Financial grants are with the necessities of life may be available to eligible Age Care Facilities. I would like to take this restricted to those that are genuinely in need veterans and their dependants experiencing financial opportunity to thank Noreen for her dedica- and unable to pay for some item or purpose hardship. tion over the last few years and wish her well required to preserve quality of life. For further Hospital Visits for the future. If you have some time on your information please contact the Fund Adminis- RSL has a number of wonderful volunteers who regu- hands, live in the Peel district and are inter- trator on 9287 3707 or mobile 0412 009 191 larly visit veterans in Hospitals in the metropolitan area. ested in becoming a hospital visitor please If you would like to arrange a visitor for yourself or a contact the Welfare Officer at ANZAC House Take Care till next time loved one please refer to the Hospital Visitors List and on 9287 3707 or 0412 009 191. ROSALIND HOWAT State Welfare Officer ANZAC Day – The Town of Vincent Media Release – Use of The Town of Vincent is hosting an ANZAC Day Service on 25 April at 11 am at Axford Park, Scarborough Beach Road, Mt Hawthorn. The community is invited to attend. Dental Hygienists Angela Cole The Department of Veterans’ Affairs (DVA) is aware of the con- cerns being raised in relation to access for eligible DVA clients British Armed Hollywood Private to preventive dental care services provided by dental hygienists Forces Pension Hospital (HPH) on behalf of their dentist. Under DVA’s long-standing arrange- Consumer Council ments, funding of preventive dental services is limited to those Group services provided by dentists and dental specialists. Did you leave the Armed Forces This Council, comprised of relevant To address this issue, DVA has advised both the Australian Den- before April 1975 with no pension senior hospital executives and repre- tal Association (ADA) and the Dental Hygienists Association of benefits, having served fewer than sentatives of interested general com- Australia (DHAA) that services provided by dental hygienists un- 22 years? Then things may be about munity organisations (including the der the direction of a dentist can continue for veteran patients and to change and you could be eligible WA State Branch of the RSL), meets be claimed for under the current DVA schedule. Members of the for a future pension from the Gov- quarterly to review the hospital’s ADA and DHAA are encouraged to resume such services to mem- ernment. For more details contact activities and performance. For veter- bers of the veteran community. ans’ this includes medical treatment England - 01623-402290 – A.F.P.G This is an interim arrangement only while DVA considers the is- and other services afforded them. PO Box 8151, Mansfield, NG21 sue of access to services provided by dental hygienists. DVA will 0ZA or Google AFPG. Mr Mike Harness (RAAF officer consult with the ADA and DHAA in considering ongoing arrange- 1965-1985) is the RSL representative ments. on the Council. Robin Lovegrove – RSL Pension Officer Should any RSL members wish to comment on his/her HPH experience, complimentary or otherwise, you are Vale - Sister Taylor welcome to contact Mike in writing at Sister Agnes Muriel (Bid) Taylor was very appropriately born, 32 Lenori Rd, Gooseberry Hill, 6076 one of 5 children, to August Johnson and his wife in 1915, the or by email at mharness@westnet. year of Gallipoli. One of the highlights of her life was serving in com.au the Australian Army Nursing Service in WWII. She was posted Mike Harness to the Middle East and Borneo; one of her grateful patients cor- responded with her all their lives. RSL Standing Policy The ship in which she sailed was RMS Aquitania, dwarfed by As a result of a recent discussion on RMS Queen Mary, also in harbour. She later married a Scots ma- RSL policies, I suggest to those who rine engineer and they had two children. are interested to visit www.rsl.org. We shall never forget her tall and commanding figure, dressed in au and click on ‘About The RSL’ her scarlet and grey uniform, with an immaculate white veil, on so and view the ‘RSL Standing Policy’. many of our local ANZAC Days. She lost a brother who was in the RAAF, shot down over Europe. Denis Connelly – Vice President Doug Carpenter - Darling Range RSL Sub-Branch The ListeThetning Lis Posenitn Ag prilPo st2012 October 20099 9 S ub-Branch Services A NZAC DAY

Applecross RSL Sub-Branch to the Post Office. The annual Cottesloe ANZAC Day ed by Hon Robyn McSweeny; Minis- ANZAC Commemoration Service is Morning tea will be served at the Shire Service is held at the Cottesloe War ter of Child Protection, Community on Sunday 22 April at 11.00 am at Lesser Hall by the Red Cross Society. Memorial Hall and Civic Centre, 109 Services, Seniors and Volunteering, Broome Street, Cottesloe. Assem- Women’s Interest and Youth. the Clock Tower Memorial, Melville Broome RSL Sub-Branch ble in Broome Street at 6.45 am with The parade and other attend- Civic Centre. Members of local Sub- We hold our ANZAC Day Dawn serving and ex-service members to ees will then retire to the RSL Branches, other Ex-Service units and Service at Bedford Memorial Park, the fore. Parade moves off at 6.55 am. Hall for a Gunfire Breakfast. some junior organisations will assem- Broome commencing at 6.00 am. All Regional RSL Sub-Branches and ble at 10.30 am for a short march to the Following the Dawn Service, which Darling Range RSL Sub-Branch other interested parties are welcome. memorial. The Melville City Council finishes at approximately 6.45 am, The local ANZAC Day march is on will once again provide refreshments everyone returns to the RSL for the Saturday, 21 April. Assemble behind Karratha RSL Sub-Branch at the conclusion of the service. trench breakfast, which starts at 7.00 "Thai on the Hill", corner Haynes/ Dawn service at 6am at the Cenotaph Bakers Hill RSL Sub-Branch am. Railway Road by 10.45am for step off outside the Shire of Roebourne Coun- The Bakers Hill Sub-Branch will be Later on in the morning we com- at 11am. March past RSL Hall to War cil Offices. The RSL opens at 10am holding an ANZAC Day Service at mence the Two-Up which keeps the Memorial at Kostera Oval for a serv- with Two-Up from midday. 11.00 am at Hooper Park in Bakers Hill. many hundreds of those gathered in- ice, followed by light refreshments at Kununurra RSL Sub-Branch After the service, a sausage sizzle, terested for quite a few hours. Also for our Hall, 35 Canning Road, Kalamun- 1. Dawn Service – 4.30 am, ANZAC raffles and Two-Up etc will be held those not interested in the Two-Up the da. All welcome to attend. Hill, Kununurra followed by a Gun- at the Golf/Tennis club on St George many TV screens we have around the ANZAC Day - 25 April fire Breakfast on the hill. Street, Bakers Hill. bar will be showing the AFL match of Dawn Service at the War Memorial, the day. Kostera Oval (next to the Agricultural 2. ANZAC Parade and Service – 9.30 Ballajura RSL Sub-Branch The day usually comes to a close at Hall). Assemble by 5.45am for a short am, Town Centre. The Ballajura Sub-Branch will be about 9.00 pm, which is long enough service at 6.00am. Gunfire Breakfast This is to be followed by drinks and holding a Dawn Service commencing for all the bar staff and others. afterwards in the Agricultural Hall, camaraderie at Kununurra Sports at 5.45am Wednesday 25 April 2012. Always a good time is had by every- costs apply. All welcome to attend. Club. Location: Memorial Peace Park, Illa- one. All enquiries to: Doug Carpenter Manjimup RSL Sub-Branch warra Crescent South, Ballajura, adja- (Secretary) on 9257 3713 or email Our timetable for ANZAC Day in cent to the Community College. City of Mandurah RSL Sub- Branch [email protected] Manjimup will be: The service is to be followed with a ANZAC Day Dawn Service is at 6.00 600 Dawn Service at Memorial in Gunfire Breakfast. E ast Victoria Park RSL Sub- am at the City of Mandurah War Me- Branch Giblett Street, Manjimup. Bedford Morley RSL Sub-Branch morial, Western Foreshore followed Commemoration Service (ANZAC 630 Gunfire Breakfast at RSL Hall The Bedford Morley Sub-Branch will by a Gunfire Breakfast at the RSL Day Eve) at 10 Brockman Street, Man- be holding their service at the Me- Hall, 22 Third Ave Mandurah. East Victoria Park has an active RSL jimup. morial on the corner of Beaufort and Main ANZAC Day Service starts at Sub-Branch in Fred Bell Parade (be- 1045 Parade to form up at Memorial Salisbury Street Bedford on Sunday 10.30 am with a march from Pinjarra tween Hillview Terrace and Playfield Gates in Brockman Street, Man- 22 April at 2 pm. Road to City of Mandurah War Me- Streets) where they carry on the tra- jimup and march to Memorial. Order of Service morial, Western Foreshore. Ceremo- ditional activities of helping those 1100 Service commences at Memo- Hymn ny commences on completion of the returned from modern wars as well rial. Remembrance march. Fellowship at the RSL Hall as providing commemoration serv- Following this, food and refreshments Last Post concludes the day. ices for those who died in two World will be available at the RSL Hall. The Ode City Of Rockingham RSL Sub- Wars, Korea, Burma and Vietnam There is also an ANZAC Day 18 hole Rouse Branch along with recent conflicts. golf competition at the Manjimup Wreath Laying 600 Dawn Service – War Memo- A commemoration service will be Country Club commencing 12.30 pm The National Anthem rial, Village Green, Rocking- held on Tuesday 24 April 2012 at East - 1.00 pm plus Two Up at the Man- March Past ham. Victoria Park Sub-Branch Memorial jimup Hotel from about 2.00 pm on- 620 Gunfire Breakfast at PCYC at 5.45 pm. wards. Boddington RSL Sub-Branch Smythe St, Rockingham. A light supper/refreshments will be The Boddington Sub-Branch will be Mosman Park Sub-Branch 1030 March – War Memorial, Vil- provided in the hall following the holding their Dawn Service at the The Mosman Park Sub-Branch holds lage Green, Rockingham. service. RSL Memorial Gardens and Cenotaph its ANZAC Day Ceremony in con- 1100 Main Service – War Memorial, For any further information please in Boddington at 6.00 am on Wednes- junction with and sponsored by the Village Green, Rockingham. contact Jacquie on 9361 8802 or day, 25 April. Muster at 5.45 am. Fol- Town of Mosman Park at 10 am, at 1200 Come back to the Club at the mobile 0432 201 440. lowing the Dawn Service there will the Memorial Park, Mosman Park. RSL Sub-Branch – Memorial be a Street Parade to the RSL Hall G eneral Sir John Monash RSL Location is between Bay View Ter- Drive, Point Peron. for a Gunfire Breakfast. The Gun- Sub-Branch race and Palmerston Streets. fire Breakfast is free and all residents City of South Perth Sub-Branch The General Sir John Monash Sub- There is a free Gunfire Breakfast at and visitors are welcome. Contact the The ANZAC Day Service in the City Branch will be holding its Dawn 8am located at “Camelot”, Lochee Secretary, John Allert 0427 103 478, of South Perth will take place at the Service at the Jewish War Memorial Street, Mosman Park, sponsored by for further information. Memorial Gardens on the corner of in Kings Park immediately after the Town of Mosman Park and managed service at the State War Memorial by The Rotary Club of Mosman Park. Bridgetown RSL Sub-Branch South Tce and Sandgate St, outside finishes on ANZAC Day. Everyone The Bridgetown Sub-Branch ANZAC the City of South Perth Council Of- Mount Hawthorn RSL Sub- is invited to attend this wreath lay- Branch Day Service is on 25 April 2012. fices. The Service will commence at ing service. The Jewish War Memo- The Mt Hawthorn Sub-Branch, to- Dawn Service at Greenbushes: 7.15 am. rial is only a few metres to the left of gether with the City of Vincent as Form up at Greenbushes RSL Hall The Scouts from the Salter Point Sea the Court of Contemplation and the well as assistance from Lotterywest, 5.45 am for a march to the Memorial. Scouts will mount a Vigil on the Me- Flame of Remembrance. The tradi- will hold their Annual ANZAC Day March back to RSL Hall for Gunfire morial overnight and men from the Pilbara Regiment will mount a Cata- tional ANZAC Day breakfast will be Service at ‘Axford Park’, corner of Breakfast following the Memorial falque Party on ANZAC Day from held after the service. Scarborough Beach Road and Oxford Service. 7.00am for the duration of the Serv- Warren Austin - President St, Mt Hawthorn on 25 April at 11 March in Bridgetown: ice. am. All welcome. The Bridgetown Sub-Branch march G reenbushes RSL Sub-Branch The service will be attended by the commences at 9.45 am. Form up at Greenbushes is holding the usual Mundaring RSL Sub-Branch Mayor Mrs Sue Doherty and the the Post Office car park at 9.30 am. Dawn Service at 6 am. Arriving at Form up at 2.30 pm at Bendigo Bank, Councillors of the City, Parliamentar- The march ends at the Cenotaph for 5.45 am, forming up at 5.55 am and corner Mann Street & Great East- ians and Ex-Service Men and Women the ANZAC Day Service which will marching up to the Memorial to the ern Highway Mundaring. The march from the City and surrounding areas. run for approximately 45 mins. After beat of pipes and drums. commences at 2.45 pm down Great the Service there will be a march back Cottesloe RSL Sub-Branch The address this year will be conduct- Eastern Highway to Memorial Gar- 10 The Listening Post April 2012 S ub-branch Services A NZAC DAY dens for the Service commencing at Navy Cadets from TS Marmion have Shearn Crescent Doubleview at 3.00 the service. Marchers are requested to 3.00 pm. The march will be led by the agreed to provide a Guard of Honour. pm. Representatives from the three form up outside the POST Newspaper Kalamunda Pipe Band. For details contact Rob Sweet 0417 Armed Services are laying a wreath office in King Street at 6.45am. 654 533. as well as our Federal and State Par- The 10th Light Horse Regiment will Narrogin RSL Sub-Branch liament Members and City of Stirling be mounting a catafalque party for the Narrogin Sub-Branch services are as N orthampton RSL Sub-Branch Council Representatives. duration of the service. follows: The Northampton Sub-Branch will be Should any of the Public wish to Morning tea will be provided in the Dawn Service: assembly for Dawn holding a Dawn Service commenc- lay wreaths or flowers in memory Hall at the conclusion of the service. Service in Memorial Park, Williams ing at 6.00 am followed by a Gunfire of loved ones they are invited to do Seating is provided for the service Road, Narrogin is at 5.45 am for serv- Breakfast. so. We are also fortunate to have the and morning tea. ice at 6.00 am. An 11 am service is also to be held Wanneroo Challenge Brass Band Members of the public will be invited Main Service: Fall in at the Town Hall followed by a social brunch. Every- provide the appropriate music which to lay wreaths. at 9.45 am for service, also in Memo- one welcome. is appreciated by all. At the conclu- rial Park commencing at 10.00 am. Wyalkatchem Sub-Branch Osborne Park RSL Sub-Branch sion of the service an invitation is ex- The Wyalkatchem Sub-Branch will Nollamara RSL Sub-Branch ANZAC Day service will be held at tended to those attending the service be conducting a Dawn Service at 5.55 Pre-ANZAC Day Street Parade Brass the RSL Osborne Park Sub-Branch to join us for afternoon tea at the ad- am at Memorial Park (Honour Ave- Band & Pipers 129 Main St Osborne Park on Wednes- jacent Doubleview Bowling and Rec- nue). This will be followed by a Gun- Sunday 22 April 2012 at 68 Sylvia St day 25th April 2012. The service will reation Club. fire Breakfast at the RSL Hall (Wilson cnr Hillsborough St. commence at 7.00am and all service Serpentine-Jarrahdale RSL Street) at 7.00 am. The Rotary Club 1030 Parade step off. March past the personnel who wish to participate in Sub-Branch of Wyalkatchem will be cooking the RSL Hall & salute the dignitar- the service will need to "fall in" at Dawn Service Commencing at 6 am breakfast, as they have done over the ies. 6.55am. Following the service there 25 April 2012 past years, of sausages, buns tomato 1100 commemorative service will be a "Gunfire Breakfast" in the Glades Park Corner Abernethy Road sauce, hot sauce, tea, coffee and fruit 1200 service concludes Hall for a nominal fee of $10 Adults and Warrington Road Byford juice for the kids. Service members, families and visi- and $5 Children Gunfire Breakfast to follow prepared An ANZAC Service will be con- tors are all welcome to attend even Pinjarra RSL Sub-Branch by Oakford Fire Brigade. ducted at Memorial Park at 11.00 am. if it’s not their branch. Attendees are ANZAC Day 2012 Program Shenton Park RSL Sub-Branch Refreshments will be provided at the also invited to the RSL Hall for nib- 600 Dawn Service – Civic Hall Pin- ANZAC Day Service and Wreath RSL Hall at 12.00 pm. Fall-in will bles, food compliments of the Sub- jarra Road Laying Ceremony Wednesday 25 take place in Honour Avenue (outside Branch and drinks at RSL bar prices Gunfire Breakfast at RSL Hall April 2012. The service will com- the old infant health clinic) at 10.45 – middy $3.50, Schonner $4.50, jug Cost $5.00 pp mence at 7.00 am outside the Shenton am. $12.00, wine by the glass $3.00, water 1030 Parade form up in Henry Street Park Community Centre in Onslow Refreshments will be followed by the is free. Our kitchen is open for meals. 1045 Parade march off and proceed to Road, Shenton Park. Annual General Meeting of the Sub- Dawn Service ANZAC Day Memorial A short march will take place prior to Branch. 6.00am at 68 Sylvia St cnr Hillsbor- 1100 ANZAC Day Service at Memo- ough St rial Service members, families and visi- Fellowship at the RSL Hall on tors are all welcome to attend. completion of ANZAC Day Come into the RSL Hall for a tradi- Service as well as Sausage Siz- tional Gunfire Breakfast and puss- zle, Raffles, Two-Up and Enter- Let Us Serve You on ers rum prior to the city parade and tainment by the Perth Highland then again after to the Nollamara RSL Pipe Band Sub-Branch for lunch and nibbles This year is the 50th Anniversary compliments of the Sub-Branch and of the Perth Highland Pipe Band ANZAC Day the traditional ANZAC Day game of leading the Pinjarra RSL ANZAC Two-Up! Day parade. Drinks at RSL Bar prices and the For Further Information Heads or tails? Join us in keeping tthehe kitchen is open for meals throughout contact: Secretary - Sue traditions alive this ANZAC Day at the day. O’Donnell - 9537 8559 - Burswood Entertainment Complex.x. This is one opportunity where the E: [email protected] RSL Hall is open to the public so Every year, we pause to refl ect on the courage and sacrififi ces ces come and visit us. Ravensthorpe RSL Sub- made by all past and present servicemen and women, andnd aass a Branch Contact the Nollamara RSL – mark of respect the Casino will be closed from 3am reopeningpening atat Manager Chez 9344 1966 or email The Ravensthorpe RSL Sub- 12 noon on Wednesday, 25 April. [email protected] or the Branch will be conducting an Secretary/CEO “Mac” 0419 121 947 ANZAC Day Service in Hope- toun this year commencing at 10 Come together following the annual ANZAC Day March fforor or email [email protected]. a special lunch at Snax, where you can enjoy fi sh and chipsips au am. Anyone interested in march- with a soft drink for just $5 upon presentation of your RSLSL ing should meet at McCulloch membership card. This off er is valid for two people and N orth Beach RSL Sub-Branch Park at 9.45 am. only available on Wednesday, 25 April 2012. Snax is a snackack The North Beach Sub-Branch will be After the Service everyone is in- bar located in the Casino at Burswood, and is an adult conducting their ANZAC Day Dawn vited to join our few members for venue only. Service at the Monument, Charles morning tea and then we invite Get into the spirit with a traditional game of Two-up whereere Riley Reserve, Corner North Beach everyone to the Hopetoun Bowl- part proceeds will be donated to the RSL WA branch, andd Road and Kitchener Road North ing Club where a BBQ lunch and take in all the other great entertainment options while Beach commencing at 6.00 am on 25 refreshments will be served and you’re here. April 2012. hopefully lots of laughs and a few Following the Service everyone will dances. Burswood Entertainment Complex is a proud, longstandingding be invited to a Gunfire Breakfast at Scarborough RSL Sub- supporter of RSL WA. North Beach Bowling Club. Branch To fi nd out more about ANZAC Day at Burswood, cacalllll Wreaths will be laid by the Federal, The Scarborough Sub-Branch 9362 7777 or visit burswood.com.au State and Council members as well as will be holding their usu- local school children and members of al ANZAC Day Service in the the public. Memorial Garden located at the 704 Squadron Air Force Cadets and corner of Millcrest Street and 032211-510 The ListeThetning Lis Posenitn Ag prilPo st2012 October 200911 11

NOLLAMARA ANZAC DAY TH RSL SUB­BRANCH 68 Sylvia Street Nollamara Wednesday 25 April 2012

The Dawn Service will start at 05:30hrs at RSL Memorial Park, Central Road All groups and individuals are welcome to lay a wreath ANZAC DAY 2012 06:20 – 07:50hrs Gunfire Breakfast at B Troop Depot for a Gold Coin donation per person MARCH BY PARADE (STEP OFF AT 10.30am) 08:30 – 08:40hrs ANZAC Day Parade 08:15hrs Form up at Tom Price Fire Station for the march to RSL COMMORATIVE SERVICE (AT 11.00am) nd Park, Central Road SUNDAY 22 of APRIL 2012 Order of March: Lone Piper-Mr. Ian Ireland, TP RSL, The Pilbara Regt, Tom Price Emergency Services, Cadets & Girl Guides THE RSL CLUB WELCOMES ALL MEMBERS, FAMILIES (Family members of ex-servicemen/women are invited to march with the TP RSL) AND FRIENDS TO ATTEND THE PARADE AND THE COMMORATIVE SERVICE. 08:40 – 09:15hrs ANZAC Day Morning Service, RSL Park, AFTER THE SERVICE YOU ARE WELCOME TO COME Central Road All groups and individuals are welcome to lay a wreath INSIDE TO HAVE A LOOK AROUND AND JOIN US WITH LIGHT REFRESHMENTS AND A LIGHT BUFFET 09:30 – 14:00hrs Traditional ANZAC Day games, B Troop LUNCH. Depot Bar facilities will be available (No BYO) Sausage sizzle lunch available from 12:00hrs All donations go to RSL HQ & Legacy

Contact: Captain Lachlan Bromley on 0402 126 748 for any further information LEST WE FORGET Note: B Troop Depot located on Boonderoo Road, Tom Price LIA

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WRAAC Association (WA) Hazel Donald, Vice President members, friends and sis- WRAAC Assn (WA) recited Lest We Forget ter services assembled at the The Ode. Flame of Remembrance, State A delicious meal was served by War Memorial, King’s Park on Sarah and the Air Force Me- Sunday, 12 February 2012 for morial Estate (AFME) Bull- the Service of Remembrance of creek staff Sue and Barbara the Women's Royal Australian looked after the 59 members,

Army Corps. friends and guests. Mrs Abby The Parade was under the di- McNamara was our very able rection of Dr Ruth Shean JP, MC. Major Laurel Pearce said Grace. Toasts were given by State Warden, Sub-Warden Mr Ray Mawson and the Sub-War- Mrs Hazel Donald, Mrs Ellen dens from the Highgate Sub- Wachmer and Mrs Joan Galin.

Branch. Honorary Chaplain Major Cheryl Goulding gave a Major Laurel Pearce conducted speech of thanks. Mr and Mrs Gaynor joined us the service. Mrs May Tom- ich, President WRAAC Assn along with Mr and Mrs Grae-

(WA) and Mr Bill Gaynor, me Bland, members from Ex- State President RSL as well as WRANS, RAANC, WAAAF, WRAAF, Ex-WRNS, ATS / Major Cheryl Goulding, 13 Bri- gade, laid wreaths. L Cpl David WRAC and ex WRAAC. Scott sounded the Last Post All enjoyed the happy, friendly and Reveille, people in the out- day. door cafes stood in silence. Mrs May Tomich – Secretary - WRAAC WWI I Memorial Plaque This memorial to the RAE units in, and from, WA during World War Two was unveiled at the RAE Memorial in the 13 Fd Sqn lines at Irwin Training Centre, Karrakatta, WA by WX28041 Sgt Norman Quartermaine (13 Fd Coy – 1941 to 1945) on 1 April 2012 and dedicated by Padre Howard Eaton (Rtd). The sculpture by R.M. (Ron) Gomboc Cit WA (ex RAE) represents Spirit of Brothers in Arms while the memorial was designed by Duncan Jordon (ex RE) and erected by the Sappers of 13 Fd Sqn.

Mick Ryan The ListeThetning Lis Posenitn Ag prilPo st2012 October 200913 13 National Boer War Memorial Canberra dynamic, bold and realistic; not impressionistic. would dismount to fight while the fourth would The positioning and postures of the troopers create lead the horses to cover. This display of interaction dynamism and tension in the memorial. Each horse and observation is reflected in the placement of the and soldier is portrayed with individual character horses in the setting. and movement in the act of patrolling; searching When hearing the call to arms young adventurous and watching. Australians volunteered in their thousands. Some The history-capturing design will bring a new note 16,000 were sent from Australia, first from the to Australia’s national military memorial precinct colonies and then from the Commonwealth after which leads to the Australian War Memorial. It Federation in 1901, with a further 7,000 enlisting will commemorate Australia’s first war as a feder- in South Africa, bringing the total to nearly 23,000 The Minister for the Arts, the Hon Simon ated nation. men, 60 nurses and 43,000 horses. Crean MP, has advised that the National Capital The design embraces the horseman as the bushman Colonel John Haynes, National President of the Authority has approved the Boer War Memorial folk hero of Australian culture; an independent and Boer War Memorial Association, describes the design proposed by the National Boer War resourceful Australian acclimatised to a tough ex- Design as “A magnificent and fitting memorial to Memorial Association. istence on the land. the predecessors of today’s troopers serving in the The memorial will be an inspired design of Aus- The significance of the four troopers is that they Australian Defence Force”. tralian troopers mounted on War Horses breaking represent the four-man section, a formation for For further information please contact: through the trees of ANZAC Parade in Canberra. fighting and patrolling established during the Boer Keith Smith - 0411 898 302 (Press Officer, Boer The sculptures of a section of four horsemen are War. When they went into combat, three men War Memorial Association) Premier's ANZAC Student Tour Competition 2012

On Tuesday 6 March the 10 students who will be taking part in the 2012 Premier's ANZAC Student Tour visited ANZAC House for lunch, a tour and to talk with some vet- erans. This year the students will be visiting Malaysia. Amy Hunt Philip Orchard (RSL WA CEO / State Secretary), Peter Fardon (RSL WA State Executive Representative), Cody Cox, Caitlin Phoebe, Sophie Wheeler, Courtney Spencer, Katelin Neil, David Mahood Front (L-R): William Gaynor (RSL WA State President), Josephine Day, Hannah Place, Angela Gazey, Rebecca Simons 14 The Listening Post April 2012 From the Archives with Naomi Lam Thank you to all the Sub-Branches I have vis- PDF document. The Listening Post was the of- Western Australia and about the Sub-Branches ited that assisted me in providing content for ficial publication of the League from December and the various activities they were involved in the exhibition. It has been a busy few months 1921, but was not the first publication. Prior to over the years. As you can imagine, the collec- with trips in the Upper South West and Lower the introduction of The Listening Post was an- tion is large, with the publication shifting from South West organised. I am still on the look- other publication, The Australian which ran from monthly to every second month to quarterly. out for visual material such as photographs 1917. This m eans that we have to explore a few differ- and any film that tells the story of the Sub- We were fortunate to be able to purchase a copy ent options for making The Listening Post and Branches in your community. If anyone does of the microfilm of the Australian from the State The Australian available keeping in mind long have any photographs of ANZAC Day Services, Library of WA and have managed to include this term access to the collection. in our digitisation programme. Unfortunately the At the end of March, the RSL Living History events/ functions organised by the Sub-Branch, issues are not complete with a number of missing Project will be in the Midwest Region with vis- memorials under the care of the Sub-Branch or issues and pages from the collection. its scheduled for Geraldton, Dongara, Jurien Bay any fundraising initiatives driven by the Sub- We are currently working towards making The and Northampton. Following this, we will be fo- Branch please contact me at ANZAC House. Listening Post and The Australian more widely cussing on the North East Metropolitan Region. We have now completed the scanning of The available so members will be able to search from If you have a story to tell about your Sub-Branch, Listening Post with issues going back to Decem- their own computers at home across the collec- please contact me, your contribution could mean ber 1921. The whole process took 7 months, tion. Both publications contain a wealth of in- a starring role for your Sub-Branch in the online and involved scanning from microfilm into a formation about the early years of the League in exhibition. Australia Remembers Vietnam, 50 Years On

Introducing the new ADCU Deeming Access Account. 2012 marks the 50th Anniversary of the announcement of Australia’s involvement in the Vietnam War. The Vietnam War was fought from July 1962 to April 1975 and cost the lives of 521 brave Australian heroes in con- flict and many thousands after as a result of wounds, injury and health problems with many more veterans and their families still suffering today. The Vietnam Veterans Association of Australia QLD Branch (VVAA QLD) in conjunction with the AATTV, VVFAQ, QLD RSL and the Republic of Vietnam Armed Forces Association, QLD Branch, intends conducting two activities to commemorate this very important event. These two events are: A. 50th Anniversary Commemorative Luncheon This activity is to be conducted on Thursday 16 August 2012 at the North’s Leagues Club, 1347 ANZAC Avenue, Kallangur, commencing at 11.30 am and concluding at approximately 3.00 pm. Please contact at the below email for a registration form. B. 50th Anniversary Commemorative March and Me- A great way to earn interest without morial Service This activity is to be conducted again as usual on Sat- affecting your retirement. urday 18 August (Vietnam Veterans Day). The Treasury Casino has allowed us to congregate in the Premier’s Bar over the last few years and they have provided us with re- duced price drinks and finger food. The veterans normally To find out more or apply today, enquire in branch, visit meet at the Casino from 9.30 am onward. We believe that www.adcu.com.au or call 1300 13 23 28. this will happen again. All Associations, units and personnel including the Sons and Daughters are cordially invited to attend both of these activities. John P Smith OAM - JP (Qual) - President/Secretary - VVAA QLD Branch Inc. - (07) 5498 5202 - 0407 460 The Schedule of Fees and Charges and Terms and Conditions should be considered in deciding whether to acquire the product and are available at www.adcu.com.au. Australian Defence Credit Union Limited ABN 48 087 649 741 AFSL No. 237 988. Australian 358 - [email protected] - http://www. credit licence number 237 988. vvaaqueensland.asn.au/index.html The ListeThetning Lis Posenitn Ag prilPo st2012 October 200915 15

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The salute (to the right) will be taken at the covered areas on the reserve. Toilet facilities saluting dais opposite Trinity Church. The will be available on both sides of the reserve. Reviewing Officer is the Governor of Western Australia, His Excellency Mr Malcolm CBD Parking McCusker AC CVO QC. All City of Perth open air carparks will be open on ANZAC Day. Fees will not apply at ANZAC Day Service (11.00 am) the following carparks between 6 am-1 pm: PLEASE NOTE: Service will be on Terrace Road, Point Fraser, Plain Street. Supreme Court Gardens in 2012 Thereafter standard carpark fees will apply. The Parade will enter Supreme Court Gardens off River side Drive and form up ANZAC Club The Order of March is organised in facing west. The service will commence at The ANZAC Club will be open from 7.00 am accordance with the protocols of the 11.00 am. onward for breakfast, lunch and bar Australian Defence Force, and has facilities. If your Association would like to been completed in conjunction with the Public Transport on ANZAC Day Public Facilities book a table please contact the ANZAC Club Serving and returned service personnel Seating for aged and disabled is available at on 9287 3714 to make your booking and Naval Association of Australia and the wearing service uniforms, campaign ribbons the front of the stage and in the large catering arrangements. Royal Australian Air Force Association or medals can travel FREE on ANZAC Day. Dawn Service Bus Shuttle A free shuttle will operate from the Vietnam City Road Closures - Please note change of parade route Memorial Pavilion at Western Power Parkland on May Drive from 4.45 am to 5.45 am, returning at the conclusion of the Service. Special train services will operate in the metro areas into the CBD commencing at 4.15 ANZAC DAY Provisional Order of March - Wednesday, 25 April 2012 am, and shuttle buses from Perth City to the 1 1. Mounted Police 54. RAE Ex-Servicemen’s Assoc (Engineer Units) 113. No. 3 Telecommunications Association State War Memorial will run from 5.05 am 2. Defence Reps (RAN, Army, RAAF) 55. Canberra Grammar Schools Band 114. 7 Wing Air Force Cadet Drum Corps For further information DEFENCE FORCES CONTINGENT 56. Royal Australian Survey Corps Assoc 115. RAAF Ubon 79 Squadron Assoc 3. RAN Band – WA Detachment 57. Royal Australian Signals Assoc 116. RAAF Vietnam Veterans Assoc Call the Transperth InfoLine 13 62 13 4. Royal Australian Navy 58. 11th AIF Battalion Assoc 117. Australian Air Force Cadets Branch RAAFA Assoc or visit www.transperth.wa.gov.au 5. Australian Army Band Perth 59. 2/11th AIF Battalion Assoc 118. Women’s Auxiliary Aust Air Force Branch (WAAAF) TTY: 9428 1999, TIS: 13 14 50 6. Australian Army Pipes & Drums Perth 60. 2/16th AIF Battalion Assoc 119. WRAAF Branch 7. Australian Army 61. 2/26th AIF Battalion Assoc 120. RAAF Nursing Service The Dawn Service (6.00 am) 8. Scotch College Pipes & Drums E 62. 51 ACU Swan Regiment Drum Corps TRI-SERVICE CONTINGENTS 9. Royal Australian Air Force 63. 2/28th Battalion & 24th A nti Tank Coy Assoc 121. BCOF Assoc Kings Park & Botanic Gardens 10. WA Police Pipe Band 64. 2/32nd Battalion Assoc 122. Korea & South East Asia Veterans Assoc Conducted at the State War Memorial in 11. WA Police 65. 2/43rd Battalion Assoc 123. National Malaya & Borneo Veterans Assoc Fraser Avenue. Large screens have been 12. Fire & Emergency Services Authority 66. 48th & 2/48th Battalion Assoc J 124. Australian Army Pipes & Drums erected to show historic footage and the 13. 7 Wing Air Force Cadet Drum Corps 67. Perth Concert Band 125. Vietnam Veterans Assoc Dawn Service and commences at 4.15 am. 14. Australian Army Cadets 68. 2/3rd Machine Gunners Battalion Assoc 126. Honouring Indigenous War Graves 15. 7 Wing Australia Air Force Cadet 69. 2/4th Machine Gun Battalion Assoc K 127. Trinity College Pipes & Drums Please note no vehicle entry via Frasers EX-SERVICE CONTINGENT 70. 13th Brigade AIF Group (11th, 16th Bn Cameron 128. Australian Peacekeeper & Peacemaker Veterans’ Assoc Avenue and there is limited parking A 16. Town of Victoria Park Brass Band Highlanders, 28th, 44th Battalion Assoc’s) 129. Gulf War/Peacekeepers available. Please allow for delayed entry to 17. State Presidents’ of RSL, Naval Assoc & RAAF Assoc of WA F 71. Presbyterian Ladies College Pipes & Drums 130. Defence Reserves Assoc and exit from Kings Park. 18. WW1 Banners & Victoria Cross Recipient Banners 72. Royal Australia Regiment Association 131. Royal Western Australian Regiment Assoc Escorted by Westralian Great War Living History Assoc 73. 1 RAR 132. WA University Regiment Assoc 19. Legacy Wards 74. 2 RAR 133. Officer Cadet Training Unit Special Access MAP NOT TO SCALE 2 20. Jeeps 75. 2/4 RAR 134. Officer Training Unit Scheyville Parking passes are available for aged and 3 21. Hospital Cars 76. 3 RAR 135. National Servicemens’ Association disabled veterans. Passes can be obtained by NAVAL SECTION 77. 4 RAR ALLIED FORCES SECTION contacting the RSL on 9287 3799 or Kings Park Road Closures B 22. Perth Fortress Salvation Army Band 78. 5 RAR 136. The Royal Agricultural Society of WA Brass [email protected] 23. Naval Assoc of Aust (WA) Section State Executive 79. 5/7 RAR 137. New Zealand Returned Forces Assoc 24. Naval Assoc (City of Perth Sub-Section) 80. 6 RAR 138. British Ex-Services Assoc & Royal Military Police Seating 25. Fleet Air Arm Assoc of Aust WA Division G 81. Australian Army Band Perth 139. Royal Marines Assoc 26. HMAS Perth National Assoc 82. 7 RAR 140. Guards Assoc Seats will be placed on the upper level of the 27. HMAS Brisbane Assoc 83. 8 RAR 141. Royal Green Jackets Assoc Court of Contemplation for aged & disabled 28. HMAS Hobart Assoc 84. 8/9 RAR 142. Airborne Forces Assoc of WA veterans. Entry is through the main entrance 29. HMAS Sydney Assoc 85. 9 RAR 143. Australian-Karen Ex-Servicemens’ Assoc to the Flame of Remembrance. 30. RAN WWII Heavy Cruisers (HMAS Canberra, 86. Combined Commandos Squadron Assoc L 144. Perth Concert Band HMAS Australia, HMAS Shropshire) 87. “Z” Special Unit Assoc of WA 145. North American Veterans Unit ANZAC Day Gunfire Breakfast 31. HMAS Westralia Assoc 88. Australian SAS Association 146. Rhodesian Assoc 32. RAN Communications Branch Assoc H 89. City of Cockburn Pipes & Drums 147. South African Military Veterans Organisation of Aust (7.00 am – 9.00 am) 33. “N” Class Destroyers 90. Australian Army Training Team Vietnam Assoc (AATTV) 148. Greek Australian Ex-Servicemen’s Assoc Following the Dawn Service and preceding C 34. Coastal Scottish Pipes & Drums 91. HQ 1 Australian Task Force Assoc 149. Korean Ex-Servicemen Assoc the ANZAC Day Mar ch, a FREE Gunfire 35. Tribal Class Destroyers Assoc 92. 161 (Indep) Recce Flight Assoc 150. Polish Ex-Servicemen Breakfast will be held in Stirling Gardens in (HMAS Arunta, HMAS Warramunga, HMAS Bataan) 93. Australian Intelligence Corps Assoc (WA) 151. Turkish Ex-Servicemen 36. RAN Clearance Divers Assoc 94. 1 Australian Field Hospital Assoc 152. Vietnamese Ex-Servicemen St Georges Terrace (next door to Council 37. Far East Strategic Reserve (Navy) Assoc 95. Field Ambulance Assoc (incl 2/13th) M 153. WA Sikh Band House). Veterans and the community are 38. Vietnam Logistics Support Veterans Assoc 96. Royal Australian Army Ord nance Corps Assoc 154. Sikh Ex-Servicemen invited to attend and share the spirit of (incl HMAS Sydney II) 97. City of Perth Brass Band 155. Relatives of Deceased Veterans ANZAC Day. 39. Royal Australian Navy Physical Trainers Branch 98. Royal Australian Electrical & Mechanical Engineers Assoc CADETS 40. Defensively Equipped Merchant Ships 99. Military Police Association 156. Police Rangers ANZAC Day March (9.30 am) 41. Ex-WRANS Assoc 100. Royal Australian Army Nursing Corps Assoc 157. 51 ACU Swan Regiment Drum Corps PLEASE NOTE: Change of Parade Route ARMY SECTION 101. Australian Women’s Army Service (AWAS) 158. Fire & Emergency Services Cadet Corps D 42. The Royal Agricultural Society of WA Brass Band 102. Women’s Royal Australian Army Corps 159. St John Ambulance Cadets for 2012 43. 6th Aust Division Cavalry Regiment Assoc (WA) 103. Australian Red Cross 160. Scouts Australian Defence Forces will step off from 44. Royal Australian Armoured Corps Assoc (WA Branch) AIR FORCE SECTION 161. Girl Guides the corner of William Street and St Georges 45. Royal Australian Armoured Corps Vietnam Veterans 104. WA Police Pipe Band Terrace at 9.30 am, followed by veteran 46. Royal Australian Artillery Assoc of WA 105. Royal Australian Air Force Assoc 106. Fighter Squadron Association & 3 Squadron Assoc carrying vehicles, and the Ex-Service Unit, 47. 101 Field Battery 48. 102 Field Battery 107. Pathfinders Association Corps, Regimental Associations. Parade will 49. 104 Field Battery 108. Bomber Command Veterans march east along St Georges Terrace, turn right 50. 2/7th Field Regiment Artillery Assoc 109. Catalina Club of WA onto Barrack Street, left onto Riverside Drive, MAP NOT TO SCALE 51. Floreat Park Salvation Army Band I 110. Town of Victoria Park Brass Band and left onto the Supreme Court Gardens. 52. Heavy Anti-Aircraft Assoc 111. 25 City of Perth Squadron Branch 53. 2/3rd Aust Composite AA Regiment Assoc 112. RAAF Police Assoc The ListeThetning Lis Posenitn Ag prilPo st2012 October 200917 17

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The salute (to the right) will be taken at the covered areas on the reserve. Toilet facilities saluting dais opposite Trinity Church. The will be available on both sides of the reserve. Reviewing Officer is the Governor of Western Australia, His Excellency Mr Malcolm CBD Parking McCusker AC CVO QC. All City of Perth open air carparks will be open on ANZAC Day. Fees will not apply at ANZAC Day Service (11.00 am) the following carparks between 6 am-1 pm: PLEASE NOTE: Service will be on Terrace Road, Point Fraser, Plain Street. Supreme Court Gardens in 2012 Thereafter standard carpark fees will apply. The Parade will enter Supreme Court Gardens off River side Drive and form up ANZAC Club The Order of March is organised in facing west. The service will commence at The ANZAC Club will be open from 7.00 am accordance with the protocols of the 11.00 am. onward for breakfast, lunch and bar Australian Defence Force, and has facilities. If your Association would like to been completed in conjunction with the Public Transport on ANZAC Day Public Facilities book a table please contact the ANZAC Club Serving and returned service personnel Seating for aged and disabled is available at on 9287 3714 to make your booking and Naval Association of Australia and the wearing service uniforms, campaign ribbons the front of the stage and in the large catering arrangements. Royal Australian Air Force Association or medals can travel FREE on ANZAC Day. Dawn Service Bus Shuttle A free shuttle will operate from the Vietnam City Road Closures - Please note change of parade route Memorial Pavilion at Western Power Parkland on May Drive from 4.45 am to 5.45 am, returning at the conclusion of the Service. Special train services will operate in the metro areas into the CBD commencing at 4.15 ANZAC DAY Provisional Order of March - Wednesday, 25 April 2012 am, and shuttle buses from Perth City to the 1 1. Mounted Police 54. RAE Ex-Servicemen’s Assoc (Engineer Units) 113. No. 3 Telecommunications Association State War Memorial will run from 5.05 am 2. Defence Reps (RAN, Army, RAAF) 55. Canberra Grammar Schools Band 114. 7 Wing Air Force Cadet Drum Corps For further information DEFENCE FORCES CONTINGENT 56. Royal Australian Survey Corps Assoc 115. RAAF Ubon 79 Squadron Assoc 3. RAN Band – WA Detachment 57. Royal Australian Signals Assoc 116. RAAF Vietnam Veterans Assoc Call the Transperth InfoLine 13 62 13 4. Royal Australian Navy 58. 11th AIF Battalion Assoc 117. Australian Air Force Cadets Branch RAAFA Assoc or visit www.transperth.wa.gov.au 5. Australian Army Band Perth 59. 2/11th AIF Battalion Assoc 118. Women’s Auxiliary Aust Air Force Branch (WAAAF) TTY: 9428 1999, TIS: 13 14 50 6. Australian Army Pipes & Drums Perth 60. 2/16th AIF Battalion Assoc 119. WRAAF Branch 7. Australian Army 61. 2/26th AIF Battalion Assoc 120. RAAF Nursing Service The Dawn Service (6.00 am) 8. Scotch College Pipes & Drums E 62. 51 ACU Swan Regiment Drum Corps TRI-SERVICE CONTINGENTS 9. Royal Australian Air Force 63. 2/28th Battalion & 24th A nti Tank Coy Assoc 121. BCOF Assoc Kings Park & Botanic Gardens 10. WA Police Pipe Band 64. 2/32nd Battalion Assoc 122. Korea & South East Asia Veterans Assoc Conducted at the State War Memorial in 11. WA Police 65. 2/43rd Battalion Assoc 123. National Malaya & Borneo Veterans Assoc Fraser Avenue. Large screens have been 12. Fire & Emergency Services Authority 66. 48th & 2/48th Battalion Assoc J 124. Australian Army Pipes & Drums erected to show historic footage and the 13. 7 Wing Air Force Cadet Drum Corps 67. Perth Concert Band 125. Vietnam Veterans Assoc Dawn Service and commences at 4.15 am. 14. Australian Army Cadets 68. 2/3rd Machine Gunners Battalion Assoc 126. Honouring Indigenous War Graves 15. 7 Wing Australia Air Force Cadet 69. 2/4th Machine Gun Battalion Assoc K 127. Trinity College Pipes & Drums Please note no vehicle entry via Frasers EX-SERVICE CONTINGENT 70. 13th Brigade AIF Group (11th, 16th Bn Cameron 128. Australian Peacekeeper & Peacemaker Veterans’ Assoc Avenue and there is limited parking A 16. Town of Victoria Park Brass Band Highlanders, 28th, 44th Battalion Assoc’s) 129. Gulf War/Peacekeepers available. Please allow for delayed entry to 17. State Presidents’ of RSL, Naval Assoc & RAAF Assoc of WA F 71. Presbyterian Ladies College Pipes & Drums 130. Defence Reserves Assoc and exit from Kings Park. 18. WW1 Banners & Victoria Cross Recipient Banners 72. Royal Australia Regiment Association 131. Royal Western Australian Regiment Assoc Escorted by Westralian Great War Living History Assoc 73. 1 RAR 132. WA University Regiment Assoc 19. Legacy Wards 74. 2 RAR 133. Officer Cadet Training Unit Special Access MAP NOT TO SCALE 2 20. Jeeps 75. 2/4 RAR 134. Officer Training Unit Scheyville Parking passes are available for aged and 3 21. Hospital Cars 76. 3 RAR 135. National Servicemens’ Association disabled veterans. Passes can be obtained by NAVAL SECTION 77. 4 RAR ALLIED FORCES SECTION contacting the RSL on 9287 3799 or Kings Park Road Closures B 22. Perth Fortress Salvation Army Band 78. 5 RAR 136. The Royal Agricultural Society of WA Brass [email protected] 23. Naval Assoc of Aust (WA) Section State Executive 79. 5/7 RAR 137. New Zealand Returned Forces Assoc 24. Naval Assoc (City of Perth Sub-Section) 80. 6 RAR 138. British Ex-Services Assoc & Royal Military Police Seating 25. Fleet Air Arm Assoc of Aust WA Division G 81. Australian Army Band Perth 139. Royal Marines Assoc 26. HMAS Perth National Assoc 82. 7 RAR 140. Guards Assoc Seats will be placed on the upper level of the 27. HMAS Brisbane Assoc 83. 8 RAR 141. Royal Green Jackets Assoc Court of Contemplation for aged & disabled 28. HMAS Hobart Assoc 84. 8/9 RAR 142. Airborne Forces Assoc of WA veterans. Entry is through the main entrance 29. HMAS Sydney Assoc 85. 9 RAR 143. Australian-Karen Ex-Servicemens’ Assoc to the Flame of Remembrance. 30. RAN WWII Heavy Cruisers (HMAS Canberra, 86. Combined Commandos Squadron Assoc L 144. Perth Concert Band HMAS Australia, HMAS Shropshire) 87. “Z” Special Unit Assoc of WA 145. North American Veterans Unit ANZAC Day Gunfire Breakfast 31. HMAS Westralia Assoc 88. Australian SAS Association 146. Rhodesian Assoc 32. RAN Communications Branch Assoc H 89. City of Cockburn Pipes & Drums 147. South African Military Veterans Organisation of Aust (7.00 am – 9.00 am) 33. “N” Class Destroyers 90. Australian Army Training Team Vietnam Assoc (AATTV) 148. Greek Australian Ex-Servicemen’s Assoc Following the Dawn Service and preceding C 34. Coastal Scottish Pipes & Drums 91. HQ 1 Australian Task Force Assoc 149. Korean Ex-Servicemen Assoc the ANZAC Day Mar ch, a FREE Gunfire 35. Tribal Class Destroyers Assoc 92. 161 (Indep) Recce Flight Assoc 150. Polish Ex-Servicemen Breakfast will be held in Stirling Gardens in (HMAS Arunta, HMAS Warramunga, HMAS Bataan) 93. Australian Intelligence Corps Assoc (WA) 151. Turkish Ex-Servicemen 36. RAN Clearance Divers Assoc 94. 1 Australian Field Hospital Assoc 152. Vietnamese Ex-Servicemen St Georges Terrace (next door to Council 37. Far East Strategic Reserve (Navy) Assoc 95. Field Ambulance Assoc (incl 2/13th) M 153. WA Sikh Band House). Veterans and the community are 38. Vietnam Logistics Support Veterans Assoc 96. Royal Australian Army Ord nance Corps Assoc 154. Sikh Ex-Servicemen invited to attend and share the spirit of (incl HMAS Sydney II) 97. City of Perth Brass Band 155. Relatives of Deceased Veterans ANZAC Day. 39. Royal Australian Navy Physical Trainers Branch 98. Royal Australian Electrical & Mechanical Engineers Assoc CADETS 40. Defensively Equipped Merchant Ships 99. Military Police Association 156. Police Rangers ANZAC Day March (9.30 am) 41. Ex-WRANS Assoc 100. Royal Australian Army Nursing Corps Assoc 157. 51 ACU Swan Regiment Drum Corps PLEASE NOTE: Change of Parade Route ARMY SECTION 101. Australian Women’s Army Service (AWAS) 158. Fire & Emergency Services Cadet Corps D 42. The Royal Agricultural Society of WA Brass Band 102. Women’s Royal Australian Army Corps 159. St John Ambulance Cadets for 2012 43. 6th Aust Division Cavalry Regiment Assoc (WA) 103. Australian Red Cross 160. Scouts Australian Defence Forces will step off from 44. Royal Australian Armoured Corps Assoc (WA Branch) AIR FORCE SECTION 161. Girl Guides the corner of William Street and St Georges 45. Royal Australian Armoured Corps Vietnam Veterans 104. WA Police Pipe Band Terrace at 9.30 am, followed by veteran 46. Royal Australian Artillery Assoc of WA 105. Royal Australian Air Force Assoc 106. Fighter Squadron Association & 3 Squadron Assoc carrying vehicles, and the Ex-Service Unit, 47. 101 Field Battery 48. 102 Field Battery 107. Pathfinders Association Corps, Regimental Associations. Parade will 49. 104 Field Battery 108. Bomber Command Veterans march east along St Georges Terrace, turn right 50. 2/7th Field Regiment Artillery Assoc 109. Catalina Club of WA onto Barrack Street, left onto Riverside Drive, MAP NOT TO SCALE 51. Floreat Park Salvation Army Band I 110. Town of Victoria Park Brass Band and left onto the Supreme Court Gardens. 52. Heavy Anti-Aircraft Assoc 111. 25 City of Perth Squadron Branch 53. 2/3rd Aust Composite AA Regiment Assoc 112. RAAF Police Assoc 18 The Listening Post April 2012 A NZAC Centenary ANZAC Day Commemorative March Protocols Goes Far Beyond The Dawn Service, Gunfire Breakfast, ANZAC Day Parade, and ANZAC Day Commemorative Service are the prime opportunities to remember those who gave so much for our country – especially those who are no longer with us. ANZAC Day In respect of participating in the ANZAC Day Commemorative March, participants The development of a motif was also should be aware that the consensus of the returned servicemen and women, who From 2014 to 2018 Australia form the body of this March, is that they be allowed to retain the integrity of their will commemorate the ANZAC proposed by the National Commis- individual units for as long as possible. While they recognise the importance of, and respect the participation of next of kin (NOK), they request the following guidelines Centenary – 100 years since our sion on the Commemoration of the be observed by all participants: nation’s involvement in the First ANZAC Centenary, which included

• All marchers should conform to forming up and marching 4 abreast. World War. During this time we will former Prime Ministers the Right remember not only the ANZACs Honourable Malcolm Fraser, PC, • Veterans should march directly behind their unit banner, accompanied by one carer if needed. That carer should be of an age where they directly assist the who served at Gallipoli and the AC, CH and the Honourable Bob veteran. Western Front, but all Australian Hawke, AC. In its report to Govern- • Veterans having difficulty completing the March are encouraged to use the servicemen and women who have ment the Commission recommended transport provided, but must remain in the vehicle until the March is complete. served in wars, conflicts and peace- “…an instantly recognisable mo- • If a veteran must fall out of the March, he/she should be directed to a Marshall keeping operations. tif…that conveys an overall theme for assistance. Unit Associations should continue so as not to disrupt the movement of the March. The ANZAC Centenary is about should be attached to the centenary respectfully honouring all men and program.” • NOK should march behind the veterans and be old enough to march the full distance without assistance. Please note baby prams are not permitted. women of the Australian Defence Highly-regarded motifs have been

• NOK representation should be restricted to 1 per veteran. Attire should be neat Force – past and present – while cre- developed for similar programs such and tidy out of respect to the fallen (torn denim, sporting attire, dirty joggers etc ating a lasting legacy for all Austral- as the 1995 commemorations of the are not appreciated). ians. 50th anniversary of the end of the • Carrying pictures of relatives is not supported. The ANZAC Centenary is a program Second World War Australia Re- • NOK are to wear medals on the right breast (left breast is reserved for the of national significance and at the members. original owners). first meeting of the ANZAC Cente- Any motif representing the com- • Media services have been advised not to conduct interviews ‘on the move’ nary Advisory Board on 14 October memorative period needs to have during the march. 2011 the Board resolved that a motif wide resonance, be readily under- • Veterans are requested not to join or leave the march other then at the for the ANZAC Centenary should be stood by a broad cross section of the Assembly or Dispersal points. developed for consideration by Gov- community and appropriately reflect • Only recognised National Flags are to be carried in the Parade ernment. the significance of the Centenary. • Please note that is not a cultural parade but a March for ADF, and The Board is comprised of eminent Consultation was held in both re- Ex-Service personnel, and National Dress and NOK not wearing medals is not supported Australians, including business and gional parts of the country along community leaders and chaired by with capital cities, and consisted of We would be grateful if you adopted these guidelines and by doing so you will not only honour your fallen comrades and forebears, but you will also help maintain the Air Chief Marshal Angus Houston, the public, current serving personnel ANZAC tradition we are all so proud of. AC, AFC (Ret’d) – former Chief of k:\anzac day\2011\parade\016 and veterans. the Defence Force. The Hon Warren Snowdon MP

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To cope with the increased demand on the club, we will have a very large capacity Marquee, licensed to sell ANZAC Alcoholic beverages for the occasion. This year the club will only sell and supply packaged products at the Marquee - this will speed up service at the ANZAC dispense points. We will have three service points in the Marquee that will be adequately staffed for the day. This will mean that the delays and queue that were apparent at GUNFIRE BREAKFAST last years event will be avoided, as we will not be using After the Dawn Service - the traditional ANZAC Club Draught Beer equipment to dispense drinks - cutting down dramatically any delays experienced in obtaining service • Sausages Starting at 0700 and served in the Club,• Bacon members can enjoy a in the marquee. full "Cook Up" of Scrambled• ToastEggs and Preserves • Tomato • Hash Browns Snacks like Fish and chips, and sausage rolls will also be • Tea or Coffee - for just $13.00. available throughout the day in the Club - and these can be obtained from the kitchen Servery.

ANZAC Club is now open for Any enquiries to be directed to Morning Tea from 9.00am Matthew Holyday, ANZAC – Or – House Manager on 9287 3714 Lunch from 11.30am 2.00pm or [email protected] Come in and taste our new Chef Michael’s delicacies They shall grow not old, Make sure you leave your Business Card at the bar to win a lunch for Four! as we who are left grow old. Drawn monthly by your favourite ANZAC Age shall not weary them, Club Staff nor the years condemn. At the going down of the sun... and in the morning... We will remember them. “LEST WE FORGET” IMPORTANT NOTICE: The club will welcome all members and guests - Please remember that the Club does have a responsibility to comply with various licences and codes - and this means that at times, the capacity of persons in the club will reach the maximum number allowed. Please be aware that if the staff at the door do not permit you to enter the club at the time you would like, it is not a personal denial of entry - but represents the Club complying with its operating licences and safety regulations - and the cooperation and understanding of members and guests is appreciated. The ListeThetning Lis Posenitn Ag prilPo st2012 October 200921 21 William Cleaver - WWI British War Medal & Victory Medal 4524 Private William Cleaver served with Daphne in 1980. Together they had one the Bedfordshire Regiment during WWI. son, Ronald William Cleaver who mar- Unfortunately, there is no information ried Dawn Cottell in 1972. Ronald died in about his war time activities. 1990. It was Dawn's second marriage and they were both 40 at the time of the mar- During the 1920s he immigrated to Aus- From the blog of Glyn Llanwarne OAM http://www.lostmedalsaustralia.com/ riage; unfortunately they had no children. tralia and sometime before 1931 he married I came across a family tree which gave Daphne Doreen Cleaver. William worked me the details of Ronald and Dawn. The June Mary Bassett - for the WA railways and I was able to fol- tree has been put together by Dawn's low them through the electoral rolls as they nephew, Peter. I've been in touch with Pe- 1939-45 Australian Service Medal moved from town to town in Western Aus- ter and he is going to receive the medals. tralia. William also served during WWII This pair was originally sent to me by the as W30410 SGT Cleaver with the 5th Gar- WA RSL. The returned medal tally is now rison Battalion. William died in 1978 and 1092.

Walter receiving his knighthood from Viscount Slim This story started out as a search for the family of a pretty ordinary 1939-45 ASM but it turned out to Walter in England during WWI be anything but. Alexander, or Flemo, is the centre soldier of the three I knew the medal was in the mail but when it arrived last Friday pictured here I soon found the medal itself was a little bit different. First of all this is the first ASM I've handled that was awarded to a female member of the RAAF. Secondly, the naming is a little different to most examples of the ASM. After WWII each service was Gilbert Young - Australian responsible for the issue of medals and there was differences in the naming conventions. For example the majority of Army Service Medal 1939-45 medals were impressed but RAAF medals were burr engraved W28634 Gilbert Young was 48 when he enlisted for service in WWII. At that age it as is the case with this one. is not surprising that he remained a member of the militia and did not serve with the The medal was awarded to 91396 SGT June Mary Bassett who 2nd AIF. This is indicated by the W prefix of his service number rather than the WX was part of the movements and transport organisation of the for the AIF. RAAF. I was able to follow June through the electoral rolls and work out that she never married and that she died in 2002. By using Ancestry, the WA Birth, Deaths and Marriages data base and the Karrakatta I then started to look at the broader family. June's father, Arthur Cemetery search page, I was able to put together a family tree for Gilbert's daughter Brookes Bassett served in WWI as 853 Gunner Bassett in the Edna. I knew that her husband Arnold Keith Fleming had served with the RAAF during Artillery. During WWII he first served as V80317 Private Bas- WWII. I was also able to establish that their son Alexander Keith Fleming served during sett in a Garrison Battalion and then as 250904 Squadron Leader the Vietnam War as a rifleman with 3 RAR during their 2nd tour. Bassett in the RAAF. Arthur divorced June's mother and remar- Alexander returned to Australia from South Vietnam in mid May 1971 but was unfortunate- ried. He had another daughter from his second marriage but she ly killed in a motor vehicle accident on 29 August 1971. He is buried at Karrakatta as well. has also died. The direct line of this family led me to dead ends. However, all these clues lead to nothing. Even though I knew what Gil- I found a family tree which started to make this search real- bert's daughter's name was I could not find any clue to her current address ly interesting. Arthur's mother was Caroline Loxton who was or even if she was still alive. I also had no lead on their daughter after 1980. the aunty of Australian cricketing great Sam Loxton. This Bill solved the final piece of the puzzle and today he located Edna who I have since spoken made Sam the 3rd cousin of June but I knew there would be to. a closer relative so I had a look at Arthur's brother Walter This medal was sent to me by the WA RSL. The medal returned tally is now 1083. Eric Bassett. I initially worked backwards through Walter's life but then had to move forward to locate his children. It is probably best to tell this part of the story chronologically. Walter saw service as an engineer during WWI starting as a 2nd Lieutenant. In April 1916 he was awarded the Military Cross for Arthur conspicuous gallantry in action. Later in 1916 he commenced training as a navigator in the Australian Flying Corps and was Pegus taken on strength of the AFC in April 1917. Shortly after this, on 5 June 17, Walter received severe gunshot wounds. He took his This WWII pair consist- discharge in England at the end of the war. I have found a family ing of the War medal and history website that has several photos of Walter during WWI and the Australian Service in his later life. I have reproduced a couple of these photos below. Medal 1939-45 was Walter went on to have a distinguished career as an engineer. awarded to NX92801 His Australian Dictionary of Biography entry makes interesting Arthur Hood Pegus. reading. In 1959 Walter was knighted and one of the photos I While I can't be totally found shows Viscount Slim investing Sir Walter with his KBE. sure without accessing his Unfortunately, WWII saw tragedy for Walter and his wife, Flo- service record, it is likely that this is his full entitlement. ra, when their eldest son Orme drowned while on active service. Orme is buried in the Ambon War Cemetery. Arthur was from a large extended family. His father was one of 13 children; howev- I'll be returning the medal to June's brother Peter who also served er, Arthur only had one brother. Neither Arthur nor his brother married so my search in the RAAF during WWII. went to the uncles and aunties. What I found is that several died young or with- Thanks to Andrew C who sent me the medal and to John L who out having children of their own. The line I ended up following was that of Arthur's provide details on the Bassett family for me. Also thanks to the cousin. Florence Muriel Pegus who married Russell Bunham Neal. It is Flor- author of the Tales of a family website from which I borrowed ence and Russell's son Don who I have located and will receive the medals shortly. some photos and information. The returned medal tally is now Thanks to Andrew C who sent me the medals originally. The returned medal tally is now 1090. 1094. 22 The Listening Post April 2012 James Waddington - British War Medal medal to one of the members is not very Debunking common and it is the first I have returned. I am currently researching another member Staff who work in Income Support say there are a few of a Tunnelling Company but the medal questions that are frequently asked by the veteran commu- does not have has a unit number and just nity. Some of these are based on a misunderstanding of how says 'Tunn Coy' income support works in DVA. The following information is The search for James was a bit difficult as provided in the hope of debunking some of the widespread he listed a friend as his next of kin. James myths associated with income support payments. married very late in life and died three H ow many people receive income support from This particular search has several factors months after his marriage. His wife, Selina, DVA? which make it a bit more interesting than had four children from a previous marriage As at 30 September 2011, there were: the usual search we deal with. and it is through this family that I've located • Approximately 164,000 service pensioners (including veter- 1195 Sapper James Daniel Waddington. James' step granddaughter. ans and their partners). A service pension can be paid to vet- James was already 42 years old when he en- Another aspect of this medal that interests erans with qualifying service on the grounds of age or invalid- listed for WWI. He was a miner and work- me is the naming. Firstly, having the Tun- ity and also to eligible partners, widows and widowers. • Approximately 73,000 Income Support Supplement (ISS) re- ing in the Kalgoorlie goldfields in 1915. nelling Company unit name on the medal is very interesting. Also the impressing is a bit cipients. ISS is paid to eligible war widows/widowers under Like many miners James was employed in the Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986 and to wholly dependent messy with the second 'D' in Waddington a tunnelling company. In his case the 3rd partners under the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Tunnelling Company. The story of the tun- lower than the first and the overall align- Act 2004. It enables war widows/widowers to receive all of nellers has recently been depicted in the ment looks wrong. their payments through DVA. film Beneath Hill 60. There weren't many This medal was sent to me by the WA RSL. • Approximately 4,700 people receiving their social security of these units on the order of battle so a The returned medal tally is now 1095. age pension through DVA. The majority of age pensioners are paid by Centrelink. However, eligible veterans who have an accepted disability (or receive a disability pension from DVA but do not have qualifying service) may be paid their Associated Netherlands age pension by DVA. Their partner may also receive their age or wife pension from DVA, if eligible. Societies in WA (ANSWA) Defence Force Income Support Allowance (DFISA) is another type of income support payment paid by DVA to some of those 4,700 people referred to above. Centrelink assesses DVA dis- “70th Anniversary Bombing of ability pension as income in determining how much age pension or other income support payment is payable. If Centrelink pays Broome” the pensioner’s income support payment, Centrelink calculates On Wednesday 29 February 2012 in the flying boat, and on seeing this, took the amount of DFISA payable. If DVA pays the pensioner’s age ANSWA held a Memorial Service in her child and also dived into the water. Al- pension or wife pension, DVA calculates the amount of DFISA Commemoration of the 70th Anniversary though she was a strong swimmer, the bur- payable. However, in all cases, DFISA payments are actually of the Bombing of Broome which occurred den of supporting her child was becoming made by DVA. There is no need to claim DFISA – it is auto- on 3 March 1942. Particularly in honour too much, Mr D’Antoine saw this and went matically assessed and paid. of those unfortunate Dutch evacuees & to their rescue. After having saved these Income support recipients may also be eligible for supplemen- Military personal who lost their lives at two he then returned time and again sav- tary allowances like rent assistance and other benefits provided Roebuck Bay in Broome on that fateful ing as many as he could even knowing that by the Australian Government. day. As young as 3 months and as ‘not yet each time he did this he risked his own life Who is eligible for the service pension? old’ as 52 years – 25 civilians & 4 Military by either drowning, being incinerated in A service pension is payable to eligible veterans, their partners men; and they are only those who have the burning fuel or even being taken by the and widows and widowers. been named – many were not identified. sharks that he knew were there. Veterans are eligible for the service pension if they: In the early part of 1942, during WWII, An attack that had lasted less than 20 min- • Served in the Australian forces, in commonwealth or allied forces; Broome in the far north of Western Austral- utes took the lives of many young people, both civilian and military - and most be- • Have qualifying service — generally, this means that the ia was used as a stop over for an air shuttle veteran has served in operations where they incurred danger service from Java. Hundreds of evacuees lieved that they were so close to freedom and safety. from hostile forces of the enemy. A veteran incurs danger were flown to Broome to escape to freedom Precisely how many people died on that from hostile forces when he or she is at risk or in peril of ac- and to safety before the Japanese occupied day and who they all were, will never be tual bodily harm from those forces. Danger is not incurred by the territory where they once lived, worked merely perceiving or fearing danger; and known. and where some of them were even born. • Meet the residency requirements — that is, is a resident of The Dutch bodies recovered were first bur- On 3 March 1942 flying boats packed with Australia and is present in Australia at the time of lodging ied in the Broome War Cemetery but were Dutch women and children were waiting the claim for service pension (Commonwealth Veterans and later removed and reburied in an area es- to either be unloaded and ferried ashore or allied Veterans and Mariners must have been Australian resi- pecially set aside for them and called the waiting to leave on the next leg of their jour- dents for at least 10 years, although there can be some exemp- Dutch Annex in the Perth War Cemetery. ney – their craft being refuelled etcetera. tions); Many were not identified and they lie in un- And Without warning Japanese fighter planes marked graves. • They are either: attacked – 25 Allied aircraft were destroyed • Of service pension age; or and many people killed or wounded. Many • Permanently incapacitated for work. people lost their lives during that dreadful attack. Dutch women and children were What are the income and assets tests? trapped in the flying boats in the harbour. Income Support pensions are based on financial need so they are subject to income and assets tests. Of course there were many heroes on that The amount of income support pension someone receives is cal- day who risked their own lives to save oth- culated under two separate tests, the income test and the assets ers. One who should be remembered for test. The test which pays the lower rate of pension is the one his great and brave deeds is a Mr Charles that is applied. D’Antoine, a local man of the Broome area You can have a certain amount of income and assets and still who had taken on work whilst waiting to receive the maximum rate of pension. These limits are known as enlist in the Army was refuelling one of the the ordinary income free area and the assets value limit. These flying boats. limits vary depending on whether you are single or a member of As the Japanese began their attack Mr Broome Shire President, Graeme Campbell, and D’Antoine dived into the water, a woman MC, RSL member Mr Harry Crijns The ListeThetning Lis Posenitn Ag prilPo st2012 October 200923 23 the myths - income support payments a couple, and whether you own your own home. support is payable – as well as how much. So it and allowances (to which there was no entitle- Income or assets above the ordinary income free is important that pensioners (or agents or trustees) ment) being recovered. This amount may sound area or assets value limit reduce the amount of familiarise themselves with the booklet ‘You and like a lot but it represents less than 1% of the total pension payable. Your Pension’ which is sent to each pensioner amount of income support paid during the same The pension ceases to be paid when income or as- when their pension is granted and periodically period. On the whole, the systems in place are sets exceed certain cut-off limits. This can mean thereafter. It is also available (and regularly up- effective at making sure pensioners are paid the that pension may not be payable because of your dated) on the Department’s website at www.dva. correct rate of payment. income or assets even if you are otherwise eligi- gov.au. How do overpayments occur? ble. This publication outlines when DVA must be Most overpayments of income support occur Note that people who are permanently blind in advised of a change and when it is generally not due to a delay in advising the Department of a both eyes are exempt from the income and assets necessary. For the Department’s part, we process change in circumstances, a failure to advise of a tests. your changes as soon as possible after they are change in circumstances that results in a reduc- received and we aim to do this within 14 days. If I am a veteran with qualifying service tion in pension payment or a delay in processing DVA processed approximately 99,000 such by the Department. While DVA endeavours to or an eligible war widow or war widower, changes last financial year. why am I not automatically entitled to manage overpayments sensitively, we are obliged What does the Department do to make under the legislation to identify all debts and, in some income support? sure I’m paid the right amount of income most cases, seek their recovery. Most overpay- All eligible veterans and their dependants have an ments are recovered automatically over a period entitlement to income support under the Veter- support pension? In addition to the changes you tell us about, the of time from current pension payments. Recov- ans’ Entitlements Act 1986 (VEA). However, the ery of larger overpayments may require negotia- Australian welfare system is based on the princi- Department does a number of reviews every year to help ensure people are paid their correct entitle- tion to reach agreement on an appropriate level of ple that taxpayers’ dollars go where they are most repayment sometimes over a longer period. needed – to provide regular income for people ments. The aim of these reviews is to ensure that with limited means. people receive their correct entitlement according If I have an overpayment, In 2010-2011, approximately $3 billion was paid to the legislation – it is not a plan to ‘catch people does that mean the Department considers I’ve in income support pensions and allowances and out’. done something wrong or deliberately received approximately 9,000 new claims were processed. These reviews include: money which I was not entitled to receive? However, not every person received the same • Specific pension reviews which are based on an- The vast majority of overpayments DVA deals amount and not everyone received the maximum ticipated or known changes to an individual’s with are not the result of deliberate fraud. Mis- amount payable. The person or couple’s individu- personal or financial circumstances; takes happen and sometimes overpayments result. al circumstances are always taken into account in • The Enhanced Compliance Program which in- However, whatever the cause, an overpayment assessing how much income support can be paid. volves 12,000 reviews a year of pensioner house- represents an amount of taxpayer money that How do I know if I can receive income holds to ensure that they are being paid the cor- shouldn’t have gone to the recipient and recovery must be actioned. Seeking to recover an overpaid support from DVA? rect rate of pension; • An ongoing quality assurance program that re- amount is quite different to investigating a possi- There are five types of income support pensions ble fraud or recovering overpayments where fraud that may be available to eligible veterans and/or views the quality and accuracy of decisions made by the Department; has occurred. their dependants. These include service pension Rod Bain paid on age or invalidity grounds; partner serv- • Data matching activities with other Government ice pension; Income Support Supplement (ISS); agencies like Centrelink and the Australian Taxa- social security age pension; and Defence Force tion Office; and Income Support Allowance (DFISA). • Automatic updates of the value of particular If you don’t receive any of these payments and items such as shares, managed investment values you think you might be eligible, please contact and foreign pension exchange rates. DVA on 133 254 or 1800 555 254 (for regional Why do I have to tell DVA about callers). changes in my financial circumstances What can I do to make sure I continue to – can’t DVA find out from organisations that receive my payment at the correct rate? contribute to my income or financial assets, We all need to work together to ensure that, as such as superannuation funds? your personal and financial circumstances change, The short answer is no. Data matching with some your rate of income support is adjusted accord- organisations such as the Australian Taxation Of- ingly. Any person receiving a service pension, fice can be used to check that pensioners are on social security age pension (paid by DVA) or ISS the right rate. DVA can also seek specific finan- has a legal obligation to keep DVA informed of cial information from banks and other institutions changes that may affect the amount of pension re- in certain circumstances. However, DVA cannot ceived. These obligations apply equally to part- receive regular information about pensioners’ ners, trustees and agents. various forms or amounts of income or assets. You should advise the Department of changes to Refer to “You and Your Pension” for more details your personal circumstances or finances as soon on the information we routinely receive from ex- as possible (generally this should be within 14 ternal providers and the information we must rely days of the change occurring). This assists the on you to provide. Department in making sure the right amount of How big is the problem of overpayment pension is paid. It also helps us help you limit the for income support? risk of receiving an overpayment of pension. During 2010-2011, almost 140,000 income sup- Notification of changes can be made in writing or port reviews were finalised. Not all income sup- by phone. When a pensioner is granted income port reviews result in changes to pension rates. support, or when the rate of income support is Last financial year approximately 27% resulted in varied following a review, the pensioner receives an increase in pension, 37% in a reduction and either a complete list of the income and assets that 36% in a continuation at the same rate. have been included in their assessment or a list of Some increases in income support pensions result the changes the pensioner has notified. in a back payment (“arrears”) being made. On It is important that these details are checked. If the other hand, some decreases may result in an any details are incorrect or if any relevant income overpayment that DVA has to recover. or asset is not listed, the Department should be Last financial year, the various income support Book online at advised within the timeframes stated in the letter. reviews undertaken by the Department resulted www.trybooking.com/BCKY Changes to personal, residential and financial approximately $19.3 million worth of pension circumstances can all impact on whether income or phone 9332 2682 24 The Listening Post April 2012

Vietnam Veterans’ South West NSW and Wagga Inc Murraguldrie Veterans Retreat Email: [email protected] Contacts Les White - Retreat Manager SANDAKAN 02 69 226097 or 0428226097 Gordon Irvin - Visitor Coordinator 0269712488 or 0428381292 Bob May – Visitor contact MEMORIAL 0269312634 or 0417490127 The retreat is located in the Murraguldrie State Forest area. The entry is sign posted and is 7 km east of the Hume Highway on the Wagga – Tumbarumba Road and is only 100meters off the main road. There is a tree grove adjacent to the shelter shed which provides shade for campers as well as groups of scattered pine where TOUR caravans can park around. We have also just cleared and levelled a large area that would suite the larger rigs. The shelter shed contains a kitchen area with tables, chairs and a bench and sink area. 1 The shelter shed and the toilet block both have lights; but to operates these you will need to plug a generator into the power socket which is located on the west side of the storage container (1KVA generator for lights). The toilets and showers have a hot water ‘Donkey’ system operating on twigs and small pieces of wood which is readily available on site as it only takes about 15 minutes with a small fire to heat it up enough for showers. Our water supply is from rain water tank so please use it sparingly. We have provided Fire rings for cooking and a wood heater in the shelter shed for the cooler months; some wood is available again please consider the vets that have to cut and transport the wood. The retreat is available to veterans and their families and offers good bush camping with basic facilities for both caravans and tents. You can get TV reception and mobile service in most of the area. Fully escorted 10 day tour We operate on “bring it in – take it out” policy so please clean up the kitchen area and take any rubbish with you as we do not $3,490 per person on a twin share basis, inclusive of taxes, have any garbage facilities. transfers & tours in air conditioned coaches, daily breakfasts We also ask for a donation; all of which goes to help to run this retreat; there is a donation box and envelopes on site for you convenience. plus lunches and dinners as per itinerary, deluxe Þve star Please enjoy the peace and tranquillity offered by our retreat and only leave you foot prints behind. resort in Kota Kinabalu and hotel in Kuala Lumpur with four star in Sandakan. Departing from Perth on 9th August 2012 Visit: Kundasund Australian, British and Malay Memorial Gardens. Fly to Labuan to visit the War Cemetery. Take part in the Memorial Dawn Service with reserved seating .... plus see many of the attractions Borneo has to offer. Ask for a brochure to be posted to you. You will be surprised at all of the inclusions. Our 5th tour in 5 years Exclusively conducted by SPECIALISED TRAVEL Phone: (08) 8555 0468 [email protected] A Multi Award Winning Travel Agent 2011 Christmas Lunch at the Murraguldrie Veterans’ Retreat Celebrating 25 Years of Excellence in Customer Service. The Listening Post February 2012 25 Notices

The 2 RAR/NZ (ANZAC) ment, will be conducting its annual "Old 16 September 2012. Sig Tp, 145 Sig Sqn, 110 Sig Sqn, 111 Battalions Vietnam Boy's" Memorial Parade at the 10th Contact National Secretary/Treasurer Sig Sqn, UNAMIC/UNTAC, Operation- Light Horse Memorial, Fraser Avenue, - John F Laughton JP – ( 03) 9704 7799 al Support Squadron (OSS), 17 Sig Regt. Deployments 1967-68 and 1970-71 - Re- Kings Park on 22 April 2012 commenc- - 0417 336 423 - [email protected] union Townsville 25-29 July 2012 If there were any other Units / Sub-Units ing at approximately 11.15 am. 2 RAR/NZ (ANZAC) Vietnam veter- (Sqns, Tps etc) not mentioned above. The parade will incorporate musical sup- ans out there, please have a look at the Please reply as indicated below to ensure port from the Australian Army Band E Ax HM S Quickmatch 2 RAR website which already contains the history is included. Perth, and our friends (Old Boys) in the Association Inc a host of useful information for those Come on people, we always wanted a RAACA -WA (Royal Australian Ar- HMAS Quickmatch will celebrate the planning to attend. Remember, this is a place to put our memories and NOW is moured Corps Association WA) will be 70th Anniversary of her commissioning once in a lifetime activity as it is unlikely the time to do it. If you can’t email the also actively participating in the parade. with a Commemorative Reunion Mon- that such a reunion of the 2 tours to Viet- information, please photocopy and mail Additionally, the Unit's Guidon (Col- day 17 September 2012 in Melbourne. nam will be held again. Encourage your it. ours) will also be paraded. All ex personnel who served on her, 2 RAR/NZ (ANZAC) veteran mates to All replies direct to The parade is a tradition which dates along with their partners, are invited to also come along. MAJ Phil Rutherford - 2IC - 17 Sig back many years and is a fine spectacle attend. The reunion theme is “Together then Regt - Vincent Lines - Holsworthy in the lead up to ANZAC Day. Should A march to the Glen Waverley cenotaph ... Together again” so let us meet up in Barracks - Holsworthy NSW 2173 - you have any enquiries, please do not for a commemorative service will pre- Townsville in July. Make it happen! T: (02) 8782 2059 - hesitate to contact me on the number be- cede the reunion luncheon at the Waver- The Townsville Reunion Committee M: 0467 734 393 - F: (02) 8782 2082 - low. ley RSL. Gordon Hurford E: [email protected] Bruce Williams - Warrant Officer As it is the 70th Anniversary of all ‘Q’ Chairman Reunion C’tee Class Two - Squadron Sergeant Major class ships any interested ex ‘Q’ mem- T: 07 5443 5583 - A Squadron 10th Light Horse Regi- bers are invited to attend the celebrations. Korea War Veterans Memorial M: 0407 926 270 ment - 0429 362 532 Contact Bryan Burdett (President) – E: [email protected] Reunion Australia, Canberra (03) 9877 4443 / burdettbryan@yahoo. ACT Rick Hollingdrake com Secretary 2RAR Association Bradley Frank James 19 - 21 October 2012 sees the gather- T: 07 3285 4197 I am searching for an Airman by the ing of Veterans’, family and friends for M: 0435 127 875 name of Frank James Bradley, service the annual commemorative service and E: [email protected] number 403401. His date of birth is 13 functions. Jul 1917, place of birth is Sydney NSW. For information packs and bookings Leo Van De Kamp please contact Ms Wendy Karam on President 2RAR Association He enlisted in Sydney and his Next of Kin is May Bradley. He also served with 0418 124 677 or email: wendykaram@ T: 07 5444 0889 yahoo.com.au M: 0414 864 654 No.59 Sqn RAF and, at that time, was a E: [email protected] Flight Lieutenant. I am looking on behalf of a lady who has contacted me. She has 2 RAR/NZ (ANZAC) Reunion E SX-WRAN Association (WA) RA N Battle Class Social Club - Website: an item to give either Frank or his family. Lorenzo del Mann – aussie_59@live. Branch Annual National Reunion http://www.2rar-association.com.au/ ‘Albury 2012’ index.html com; Coastal Command - The Forgot- Meet: 2nd Monday each month at 12.30 ten Force - 59 Sqaudron RAF Memo- pm Open Invitation to all ex naval personnel rial Site Venue: ANZAC House, St Georges Tce, & family 6RAR Association National Perth October 18 - 21, 2012 in Albury, NSW For Further Information on Membership Reunion Can you help? Past and present serving personnel wel- come to join for social activities, renew or Reunion: 14 -16 September 2012 I am an Assistant Curator at the Austral- It’s on and going to be great!!! friendships and make new friends. Geoff (Wiggy) Bennett - 0417 592 123 ian War Memorial, and I'm attempting to President: Mrs Suzanne James - 9332 (Geoff) or 03 6267 9931 (Joe) - Email: FORMAT locate a 2RAR veteran of the Vietnam Friday 14 September; Meet and Greet at 1294 [email protected] or chjoemon@ War. We have an item which has been Secretary: Mrs Natalie Cullity - 9380 southcom.com.au Rigby’s Tavern passed to us by a third party which he Saturday 15 September; Gala Dinner at 4414 Sponsored by RAN Battle Class Social may be interested in. The man in ques- Club RAAFA Centre, Bullcreek tion is named: Simon Paul Whitehead. Sunday 16 September; Memorial Serv- Service number 2782503 - Served with I pAC Unit ice and BBQ at Temporary Permanent & 2RAR from May 1967 until June 1968. The Interprofessional Ambulatory Care RA Sigs – 121 Signal Squadron Disabled Veteran’s of WA, Old Mandu- I would be grateful for any assistance is at Edith Cowan University. It is a (Singapore) rah Road, Baldivis your associations are able to provide. chronic disease self-management pro- 60th Anniversary Reunion will be 4 - 10 Come along and rekindle old friendships. David Gist - Assistant Curator- Mili- gram for community members. October 2012 (in Singapore). For information and registration con- tary Heraldry & Technology - Aus- Appointments can be made at the All former RASigs and Intelligence tact: Bill Cody - 6RAR WA Repre- tralian War Memorial - (02) 6243 4494 IpAC Unit Monday to Friday 9.00 am Corps personnel who served with 121 sentative - 9447 1255 - 0438 990 875 to 3.00 pm. Phone 6304 3581 – ipac. - [email protected] Signal Squadron in Singapore between Dementia Training Videos [email protected] – www.ecu.edu.au/ 1952 and 1974 and their family members ipac are welcome. A timetable of activities I am pleased to provide you with the link Boer War Commemoration with supporting comments and an ex- to our dementia training videos that are HA M S Voyager planation of how to register to join the Service - 110th Anniversary now available on YouTube. The MES- The Daring Class Destroyer HMAS Voy- reunion will be sent by email to all who 11.00 am 27 May 2012 at the South Af- SAGE Communication Strategies in ager was commissioned into the RAN in express an interest in attending. rican War Memorial, Fraser Ave, Kings Dementia and the RECAPS Memory February 1957. She was lost following RSVP as soon as possible, but no later Park. As per ANZAC day wear national Strategies in Dementia training vid- a collision with HMAS Melbourne in than 30 June 2012 to Reunion Com- Period Costume. eos can be accessed in full and free of February 1964 with the loss of 82 lives mittee Convenor Adrian Bishop on Members of the public may lay wreaths. charge at https://www.youtube.com/ - there were 232 survivors. During her 7 Stickybeaks at the Lotteries West Family user/UQDementiaCare?feature=mhee. years in service, between 1200 & 1400 0409 095 001 or adriandee@bigpond. Recreational Site has set aside an area for Please feel free to send this link men served on her. A data base is being com us for refreshments. to any of your colleagues, or oth- compiled of former crew for the purpose We are honoured this year to have the er contacts who may be interested. of reunions. Roger Kenneth Smith Governor of Western Australia accept The MESSAGE videos present a set of Please send your name and details to I am searching for Roger Kenneth Smith, our invitation to attend. real life strategies that are designed help the webmaster, Les Sheehan, 9 Bunya service number 218534. He served in Inquiries to Kevin Bovill 0422 896 813 carers support the communication abili- Park Drive, Eatons Hill, Qld 4037 (07) the Army and was born on 19 February ties of people with dementia. There are 32462589 or [email protected] 1945. I have a set of medals which be- 22 Construction Squadron RAE two versions of MESSAGE: one that long to him, and we would like to return exemplifies the strategies for care staff Reunion - 2012 RA Sigs these to him. working with people with dementia, and Can Roger or a family member please The Ex Members Association of 22 Con- one that demonstrates the strategies for Request for Assistance - 17 Sig Regt struction Squadron RAE is conducting its disestablishment in 2012 - History and email me on [email protected] carers at home. to arrange the collection of these medals. 2012 Reunion on Friday, 20 April 2012 Erin Conway (Smith) Report at the Army Museum, Burt Street, Fre- Below is a request from MAJ Phil Ru- David Christie OAM mantle, from 6.00 pm. Cost is $30, and therford, 2IC 17 Sig Regt, for the history, more details are available from Norm E x Bataan Shipmates photos, stories, mementos etc of the fol- Royal Australian Corps of Wells (0417 945 157) or Kevin Poynton HMAS Bataan Veterans Association lowing Units prior to the disestablish- Signals Association (SA) (0421 380 451). of Australia NATIONAL AGM & Re- ment of 17 Sig Regt in 2012: “A” Squadron 10th Light Horse Regi- Union 2012 to be held at Greenmount 3rd Army Signal Regiment (1954+), 3rd ment Beach Resort Coolangatta Queensland Line of Communications (3LofC), 2 Sig RASigs National Reunion – Barossa “A” Squadron 10th Light Horse Regi- on Thursday 13 September until Sunday Regt (ARA and CMF), 709 Sig Tp, 527 Valley SA – 25-28 October 2013 26 The Listening Post February 2012 Notices Nollamara RSL Sub-Branch February Tour of the HMAS Warramunga The President and Members of the period. This is in relation to a DVA claim. If anyone can recall working with Robert RASigs Association (SA) request the We had some forty members morning tea for us and presented pleasure of your company for the 2013 please contact Bob Redman on the fol- lowing: [email protected] – (02) turn out for the day tour, at us with their ship plaque which RASigs National Reunion. 4947 0768 - 0418 570 768 the Nollamara Sub-Branch, will go one our wall in the RSL Register your interest at http://www. at approximately 9.00 am to Hall. rasigs.com/ S tolen Medals Garden Island for a tour of After morning tea we moved onto Contact President – RASigs Assn SA – the Rockingham Navy Club who Bruce Long – 0417 227 533 – president. A couple of weeks ago we were burgled and HMAS Warramunga. amongst the stolen items were my father’s opened up especially for us and [email protected] – http://www.rasigs. We were met by the day crew com/2012_reunion/reunion2013_home. war medals. The medals were the Pacific provided lunch and a few coldies. Star, WWII War Medal 1939-45, and the of the ship and split into differ- htm After lunch we returned to our WWII Australian Service Medal 1939-45. ent parties and taken on a tour S outh Vietnam 17/12/69 – My father was Sergeant Stanley George RSL at around 4.30 pm. of this ship. The sailor who had 20/11/70 Moore WX32772. All in all it was a great day ar- I am looking for at least two (2) men that Any assistance in locating the med- the most sea time experience on ranged by our Social Committee als would be greatly appreciated. Dixie served with Robert Edmund Dodd (South the ship was only 20 years of age member Mr Barry “Bazza” Foth- Vietnam 17/12/69 – 20/11/70) during this Moore - 9255 1380 - greganddixiemoore@ and the average age was 28 of all iinet.net.au eringham. on board. The ship crew laid on Gregor McAlister - Secretary 72 Hours, by Frank Pope FR E OM TH BUNKER “As exciting as it is suspenseful. A gripping real-life thriller” Clive Cussler HEADQUARTERS Published in hardback by Orion Books on 3 April at $29.99 EIGHTH UNITED STATES ARMY ( KOREA ) 5 August 2005. On a secret mission to an un- derwater military installation thirty miles off Office of the Commanding General the coast of Kamchatka, Russian Navy sub- mersible AS-28 ran into a web of cables and APO 301 stuck fast. With 600 feet of freezing water GENERAL ORDER above them, there was no escape for the seven members of the crew. Trapped in a titanium number 453 23rd June 1951 tomb, all they could do was wait as their air supply slowly dwindled. Section 1 For more than twenty-four hours the Russian Navy tried to reach them. Finally - still haunted AWARD OF DISTINGUISHED UNIT CITATION by the loss of the Kursk - they requested in- ternational assistance. On the other side of the BATTLE HONOURS – By direction of the President, under the provisions of Executive Order 9396 (Sec I, WD Bul. world, Commander Ian Riches, leader of the 22, 1943) Superseding Executive Order 9075 (Sec III, WD Bul. 16, 1942) and pursuant to authority in AR 260-15, the following units are cited as public evidence of deserved honour and distinction. Royal Navy's Submarine Rescue Service got the call: there was a sub down. 3RD BATTALION, ROYAL AUSTRALIAN REGIMENT With the expertise and specialist equipment available to him, Riches knew he had a chance 2ND BATTALION, PRINCESS PATRICIA'S CANADIAN LIGHT INFANTRY COMPANY A to save the men, but Kamchatka was at the very limit of their range, and time was running out. 72ND HEAVY TANK BATTALION (UNITED STATES) They had only 72 hours in which to rescue the crew before the air in the submarine ran out. are cited for extraordinary heroism and outstanding performance of combat duties in action against the armed enemy near Kapyong, Korea, on the 24 and 25 April 1951. The enemy had broken through the main line of resistance and As the Royal Navy prepared to deploy to Rus- penetrated to the area north of Kapyong. The units listed above were deployed to stem the assault. The 3rd Battalion, sia's Pacific coast aboard a giant Royal Air Royal Australian Regiment, moved to the right flank of the sector and took up defensive positions north of the Pukham Force C-17 airlifter, rescue teams from the River. The 2nd Battalion, Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry, defended in the vicinity of Hill 677 on the left United States and Japan also scrambled to the flank. Company A, 72nd Heavy Tank Battalion, supported all units to the full extent of its capacity and, in addition, area. kept the main roads open and assisted in evacuating the wounded. Troops from a retreating division passed through the sector which enabled enemy troops to infiltrate with the withdrawing forces. The enemy attacked savagely under the On board AS-28, the crew shut down all non- clangor of bugles and trumpets. The forward elements were completely surrounded going through the first day and into essential systems, climbed into thick thermal the second. Again and again the enemy threw waves of troops at the gallant defenders, and many times succeeded in suits to keep the bone-chilling damp at bay and penetrating the outer defences, but each time the courageous, indomitable, and determined soldiers repulsed the waited, desperate to eke out the stale, thin air fanatical attacks. Ammunition ran low and there was no time for food. Critical supplies were dropped by air to the inside the pressure hull of their submarine. But encircled troops, and they stood their ground in resolute defiance of the enemy. With serene and indefatigable persistence, the gallant soldiers held their defensive positions and took heavy tolls of the enemy. In some instances as the first of them began to drift in and out when the enemy penetrated the defences, the commanders directed friendly artillery fire on their own positions in of consciousness, they knew their time was al- repelling the thrusts. Toward the close of 25 April, the enemy break-through had been stopped. The seriousness of the most up... break-through on the central front had been changed from defeat to victory by the gallant stand of these heroic and 72 HOURS tells the extraordinary, edge-of- courageous soldiers. The 3rd Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment; 2nd Battalion, Princess Patricia's Canadian Light the-seat, real-life story of one of the most dra- Infantry; and Company A, 72nd Heavy Tank Battalion, displayed such gallantry, determination, and espirit de corps in accomplishing their missions under extremely difficult and hazardous conditions as to set them apart and above other matic rescue missions of recent years. units participating in the campaign, and by their achievements they brought distinguished credit on themselves, their Frank Pope is currently Ocean Correspondent homelands, and all freedom-loving nations for The Times, covering the conflicts, science and dramas on the world's final frontier. Pre- viously he helped excavate shipwrecks around the world under the auspices of Oxford Uni- BY COMMAND OF LIEUTENANT GENERAL VAN FLEET: versity's Maritime Archaeological Research Leven C. Allen and Excavation unit, including Lord Nelson's flagship HMS Agamemnon. He divides his Major General US Army time between London and Nairobi with his wife, wildlife conservationist and television Chief of Staff presenter Saba Douglas-Hamilton. Frank Pope Above; United States citation: 3rd Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment (Transcript). The US Presidential Unit Citation is a US army award for bravery is a presenter on the BBC Two TV series Brit- that can be bestowed on an entire unit. It is awarded to units of the US army and co-belligerent nations for extraordinary heroism in action against ain's Secret Seas. an armed enemy. 3RAR was serving as part of the US-led UN forces in the Korean War (1950–53) when it was decorated for the outstanding bravery demonstrated by the men of the battalion at the battle of Kapyong in April 1951. At this time the award was known as the Distinguished Unit Citation. Hachette Australia PTY LTD – ABN 32 000 It was redesignated the Presidential Unit Citation in November 1966. 884 855 – New South Wales The Listening Post February 2012 27 Sudoku Crossword 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 The editors have included new puzzles to test both our younger and young at heart readers. Sudoku is included in this and future 13 14 15 16 17 18 editions of ‘The Listening Post’. Look upon this quiz as stopping the onward march 19 20 21 22 23 of Alzheimers Disease! 24 25 26 27 28 29 Sudoku is a logic-based, combinatorial number-placement puzzle. 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This outdoor service is coordinated with those 58 Pretentious 123 Inclined 46 Challenge 110 Gets older being conducted in the eastern states under the pa- 59 High __ 124 Mole 47 Wager 111 Valentines Day color tronage of the Governor-General, Her Excellency is 60 Rip 125 Discs 50 Nimbly 112 Genetic code Patron-in-Chief. 62 Behold 126 Air 52 Southwestern 114 Cooking 63 Ball holder Indian measurement There will be an ecumenical service that evening in 64 Consider Down 53 Baseball stick 116 The __ (final word) St Georges Cathedral at 5.00 pm for families and de- 65 Tell a tall tale 1 Resort hotel 54 Big flowers 118 Eye infection scendants of Boer War Veterans’ should they wish 66 June (abbr.) 2 Torah table 56 Crawling vines to attend. This ecumenical service is open to the gen- 67 Pull in a fish 3 Writer Bombeck 59 What a singing eral public. 68 Soviet secret police 4 Vomit group does Please visit http://www.bwm.org.au/site/Boer_ War_Day.asp#Perth to view the 109th Perth Boer War Commemoration and http://www.bwm.org.au/ RSL Vehicle Number Plates site/In_the_News.asp#31May10PER which shows The Department of Transport has advised that from August 2012, car number plates with the prefix the 108th Perth Boer War Memorial service which RSL (and League Badge) will no longer be available to RSL members. This decision was discussed was reactivated. with the League and since there was no demand from members for the specially allocated number Maurice Kissane - WA Committee Chairman - plates the series would be discontinued. Should any member wish to obtain a set of these plates they National Boer War Memorial Association - PO BOX need to contact ANZAC House without delay to secure an allocation. 572 CLOVERDALE WA 6895 – www.bwm.org.au Philip Orchard – CEO / State Secretary 28 The Listening Post February 2012 Sudoku solution Balingup Lions Club Easy Sudoku The Balingup Lions Club is rehabilitating an rial gardens, and organising interpretive panels Avenue of Honour, consisting of 54 oak trees on the Avenue and other relevant topics. (now 80 years old) in Balingup. This Avenue With little background information available, was established by members of the local the Club has taken names from the Roll of RSL in 1932 to commemorate those who Honour in the town. Each soldier will have a enlisted from the district and lost their lives dedicated plaque at the base of one of the oak in the Great War. 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The Lions Club has 1018. been replacing these plaques, planting memo- Chris Irvine Soldiers whose names will appear on plaques are: Armstrong, Roy Holbrook, Thomas Moore, Julius Ayling, William Horrocks, Stephen Morgan, George Barton, Harold Jacques, Gordon Morrell, Raymond Beckett, Gilbert Jones, Charles Murphy, William Blackett, Wilfred Jones, Frederick Myles, George Boyland, Harry Leigh, Cyril Parmenter, William Brennan, James MacLaren, Duncan Savage, Alfred Brennan, Samuel Martin, John Tutton, Edwin (Jack) Cheeseman, John Maslin, George Tutton, Reginald Cooke, Leonard Maslin, Thomas Waddingham, Francis Cummings, Allan Mayne, William Williams, Arthur Delaporte, Richard Melrose, Wilson Wright, Raymond Harper, Wilfred Moore, Cecil Wingrove, Archibald Hockin, Stewart Roy Moore, Felix Young, Thomas CROSSWORD solution 1S 2B 3E 4U 5M 6P 7A 8H 9A 10C 11S 12T A NZAC Club Late Opening 13P E R 14K 15P O L 16O 17O R A L 18P E T E Please note that ANZAC Club will be opening at midday on Thursday 26 April 2012. 19A M M O 20C O U P 21S 22S H E L F 23A L A N ANZAC Club Manager 24A A R 25G H 26M E M 27P H I S 28O 29D D L Y 30E M U 31C U R I O 32N O R 33S 34C 35R A T C 36H 37T O N 38E S T E 39E 40M 41S Friends of Israel WA is a local 42A L I 43K A 44R 45O 46D 47A D O 48R Y E 49Y O G 50A 51Z E B 52U 53B A N G 54P U T T 55Y O G 56I 57E D I T 58A R T Y 59T E C H organisation dedicated to:- 60R I V 61E 62S E E 63T E E 64M O O T Supporting Israel as the State of the Jewish people defending Israel’s right to live in peace 65L I E 66J U N and security, ensuring accurate and fair reporting on the Middle East 67R E E L 68K 69G 70B 71A 72D 73S 74B R I 75E 76O I L S 77H U L A 78B U L 79B 80S E A 81L You are invited to hear one of our speakers address your Sub-Branch to tell you a little of the 82E S P Y 83E D E N 84C O A L 85S T E 86M wonderful achievements of this tiny country and some of the highlights of the history of this 87A L E 88C L U E 89S M O 90G 91U N O ancient land. We will also tell you about the long and very interesting history of military as- 92T O N 93G 94U E D 95L 96E 97D 98C R 99A 100M P O N sociation between Australia and the land which is now known as Israel. 101N F L 102F U S E 103S 104A K A Taking no more than 30 minutes, we expect you will be fascinated to learn about our shared 105C 106H A O S 107L A C T A T 108E 109S C R 110A 111P 112D O E S 113I 114T A L Y 115D O P 116E S 117E G I 118S history as well as the contributions which Israel is making, not just to its own land, but to the 119 120 121 122 world at large. N O A H U S D A P I N E S E N T 123A P T 124S P Y 125C D S 126S K Y For further information, or to arrange a speaker, please contact Friends of Israel WA, secretary, Phil Samuell on 9275 2244

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Sword of Honour Umbrella Entertainment is pleased to announce that “Sword of Honour”, the classic 1986 miniseries starring Andrew Clarke, Tracy Mann and Alan Fletcher is coming to DVD for the first time on 7 March 2012. This may be of particular in- terest as it is one of the few Australian TV programmes available set around the Vi- etnam War and was critically acclaimed at the time. SYNOPSIS: Capturing the spirit of the age and the turmoil of the times, Sword Of Honour tells the heartbreaking story of a nation at war, the soldiers who left their families to fight, the social upheaval and the emotionally peril- ous journey back home. At 21, Tony Lawrence (Logie winner, Andrew Clarke, ANZACS) won the Military Academy's Sword of Honour. At 22 he was fighting in the Vietnam War with his best friend and brother-in-law Frank Vittorio (Alan Fletcher, Fran), just as the conflict began to escalate. The horrors and carnage of the war leave an indelible impression on the two young men - ripping them apart from their families, girlfriends and country. Back home after the devastation of the battlefields, both men try to cope with life in their own way. For Tony wandering into the wilderness is one way of coming to terms with the horror he has experienced. A jour- ney that takes him back to the killing fields where it all started... Featuring AFI Award winners Tracy Mann (in a Logie winning perform- ance) and Julia Blake (Innocence), along with Nikki Coghill (Dark Age) and from the awarding winning producers of Snowy and Nancy Wake, Sword Of Honour is a gripping 6 hour , 4 part miniseries that will take you back to a time and conflict that created heroes and divided a nation. The DVD is available from all good retailers including JB HiFi and on- line at www.umbrellaent.com.au Swift to Destroy – Edition Three To commemorate the formation of No 77 Squadron on 16 March 1942 a new Order Your edition of Swift to Destroy has been published and will be available at the 70th Anniversary function at Williamtown on March 16, 2012. ANZAC Day March 2012 Thereafter the book will be available from Commemorative the Association or at the April luncheon, Fighterworld, Williamtown, and the Temora DVD Aviation Museum. Each year, the ABC broadcasts ANZAC Day marches from The third edition includes revised text, plus Australia's capital cities, as well as commemorative services additional text and photographs to bring the from overseas. These are available to purchase through ABC pictorial history up to the end of 2011. non-theatric sales. Books will be on sale for $25, plus postage. The following services can be purchased on DVD as a lasting Enquiries and orders can be made to the Sec- memento to this historic day: retary at [email protected], by phone 2012 ANZAC Day March in your capital city on (02) 4955 6360, or mail enquiries to PO Dawn Service Gallipoli • Dawn Service Villers-Bretonneaux • Box 467, Mayfield, NSW 2304. Lone Pine Service Books are also available in Sydney by tele- phoning Barbara and John Seaton on (02) Contact us to order your commemorative DVD: 1300 650 587 9918 0424 or Ray Seaver on (02) 9498 3839. - e mail [email protected] Cyrus Irani Dicko Cartoons 30 The Listening Post April 2012 70th Anniversary of the Bombing of Darwin A 70th Anniversary of the and bomber aircraft, but were Bombing of Darwin ceremony shot down before gaining height was held by the RAAF or in many cases, destroyed on Association at their new the ground. It is a well known Memorial Wall precinct on fact, more weight of bombs the AFME in Bull Creek on fell on Darwin than on Pearl Sunday, 19 February 2012. The Harbour.” ceremony was to commemorate “Very strict censorship was the bombing attacks on Darwin in place and all mail had to be and other northern Australian censored by a Commissioned towns during WWII. Officer with no mention of This year’s address was provided Darwin or air raids by the Japanese planes put on paper by Leah Stonor, the grand- to loved ones back home. daughter of a former RAAF Newspapers had the same strict serviceman in Darwin, recounting rules, and rarely was the name some of his experiences. Darwin mentioned. This was “During 1942-43 many of course to avoid anxiety and thousands of servicemen were panic among the Australian being sent overland to Darwin, population.” also arriving in Darwin were Photo: - Charles Cugley at the memorial wall “In November 1942 several Defence Officers and NCO’s to return to any major city down south. This with a steel mesh held firm by 2 small Japanese planes bombed Darwin was accomplished by train, trucks and ships to prevent enemy submarines from train all ranks in self defence. It at 4.00am and one was shot motor vehicle. The Mayor of Darwin and entering. Two weeks before the bombing was a common sight to see truck down by a RAAF fighter aircraft 6 other men under his authority remained of Darwin, the Royal Australian Navy loads of personnel leaving their south of the port of Darwin. My camp site to work on aircraft all until the war ended in 1945. By the quick sank a very large Japanese submarine off grandfather was ordered the the Darwin coast. This submarine still lies carrying .303 rifles and Sergeants next morning to proceed with action taken by him, very few citizens and Officers with revolvers. My were killed and all service personnel were on the sea bed with 80 Japanese sailors 15 airmen from 12 Squadron entombed.” grandfather, Sergeant Charles told in monthly standing orders ‘Darwin and locate the Japanese bomber “My grandfather was promoted to a Flight Cugley was sent to an army 10 miles along the main Darwin is out of bounds to all ranks unless on training camp called Winnelli, Sergeant and after fifteen months in Road and a half mile to the north business’.” Darwin returned to Perth and married his a suburb of Darwin. Whilst at in thick bush country. He and his “During 1941-42 the Royal Australian this camp, Charles experienced fiancé who was to became my grandmother armed party returned five hours Navy had in place a heavy steel beam many years later.” his first baptism of Japanese later, having successfully located across the entrance of Darwin Harbour Julie Stearne bombing and was lucky not have the enemy plane completely been killed, as a bomb exploded burnt out with no survivors.” just 3 huts away, killing army “During the first raid on 19 personnel.” February 1942 the Post Office “The bombing of Darwin has received a direct hit from a 1,000 G reek National Day been well documented in the pound bomb killing the Post past, but I feel I must repeat how Master, his wife, daughter and 25 March 2012 much confusion existed during six other civilians. All citizens the first 2 raids, with pilots trying of the Darwin area were ordered Sofia Choli – Consul of Greece, Perth to take off to intercept the Zero to leave as soon as possible and

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We recently completed a successful trip to Waroona, Bridgetown, Kentdale, Denmark and Albany. Our trips to rural and country regions are made possible with grants from Office of Womens Policy and ANZAC Day Trust. We are currently planning further trips to regional area and we will inform you of these when the plans are made. The Association will be marching in Fremantle in the 2012 ANZAC Day march and any partner of a war veteran, peacekeeper, peace- maker (including servicing personnel) are welcome to join us on the march. Our 9th birthday is being celebrated in May. All partners of veterans welcome. For partners of serving members your children are always welcome to attend with you. Our Association is a member of Unit & Kindred and we have found the RSL membership ‘Smartcard’ very helpful in our travels. For any further information regarding these events you can contact Kerryn on 9228 3350 or 0408 341 045 or by email at partnersofveter- [email protected] The ListeThetning Lis Posenitn Ag prilPo st2012 October 200931 31 Unit & Kindred Contact Details Unit and Kindred Name Position Address 11th Battalion AIF 13th Brigade WW2 President 1 Harvey St 16th Battalion Cameron Highlanders of WA (Inc) Secretary 3 Clubb Court 2/11th A.I.F. INFANTRY BATTALION Secretary 4/18 MacLeod Rd 2/16th Battalion A.I.F. Association Inc Secretary 86 Stickland Street 2/3rd Composite Anti-Aircraft Regiment Secretary 292 The Boulevard 2/3rd Machine Gunners & Relatives Assoc of Western Australia Inc President 201 Keane Street 2/7th Australian Field Regiment (WA) Ex-Members Assoc President 101 C Wattle Dr 79 Squadron Ubon Thailand Secretary 40 Elm St Airborne Forces Assoc of WA (Inc) Secretary No 8 Silverline Bend Allied Merchant Seamen Assoc (WA Branch) Secretary 1 Cromer Rd Amercian Returned Military Services Secretary 12 Binburra Way Australian Ex-Services Atomic Survivors Assoc President 48/58 Canna Dr Australian Intelligence Corps Association Corps Representative WA PO Box 5317 Australian Red Cross Chairman 110 Goderich St Australian Special Air Service Assoc (WA Branch) Inc Secretary PO Box 6137 Borneo POW Relatives Assoc of WA Inc Secretary 10 Carnwrath Way British Ex-Services Assoc Inc. Secretary PO Box 842 British South Africa Police Regimental Assoc (Australian Branch) Secretary 28 Glenshee Loop Burma Thailand Railway Memorial Assoc Secretary 31 Geranium Place Ex Wrans Association WA Secretary 6 Browne St Far East Stategic Reserve Navy Assoc W.A. Division Secretary PO Box 246 Fleet Air Arm Assoc of Australian WA Division Secretary 26 Hefron Street HMAS Hobart Assoc (WA Div) Secretary 13 Blackburne Dr Honouring Indigeous War Graves Inc. President PO Box 418 HQ 1 ATF Assoc President PO Box 325 Mandurah Murray Vietnam Veterans Group Inc Secretary PO Box 2203 Nashos League of WA INC (Wheatbelt Division) President PO Box 513 National Servicemen's Assoc of Australia (WA Branch Inc.), Secretary 96 Jubilee St National Servicemen’s Assoc of Australia (WA Branch Inc.) Mandurah/Murray Sub-Branch Secretary PO Box 1699 National Servicemen’s Assoc of Australia (WA Branch Inc.) Mid West Sub Branch Secretary 139 Glenfield Beach Drive Partners of Veterans Association of Australia (WA) President PO Box 2435 Western Australian Branch of the Partners of Veterans' Association Inc Secretary 182 Lord Street Perth Legacy Secretary 1130 Hay St RAAF 467-463 Lancaster Squadrons Assoc WA Secretary 9 Redcourt Rd RAAF Nursing Service Branch President 5 Chalwell St Rhodesian Ex-Servicemen’s Assoc President 53 Davallia Rd Royal Air Forces Association 1210 Branch WA (INC) Secretary PO Box 2020 Royal Australian Air Force Assoc (WA) Division Secretary AFME Bull Creek Drive Royal Australian Armoured Corps Assoc WA Branch Secretary 35 Pollard Cross (West) Royal Australian Army Ordnance Corps Assoc WA (Inc.) Secretary 16 Lorrimar Place Royal Australian Engineers Assoc of WA Inc Secretary 26 Lithorne Way Royal Australian Navy Communications Branch Assoc (WA Branch) Secretary 5 Market St Royal Australian Regiment Assoc (WA Branch) Secretary PO Box 56 Royal Australian Signals Assoc (WA) Inc Secretary 7 Danaher Mews Royal Western Australia Regiment Association Secretary 16 Pomelo Way Submariners Assocation (Australia Branch) Secretary 15 Woburn Way Submarines Assoc of Australian (WA Branch) Secretary 26 Grayswood Retreat The Royal Green Jackets Association Chairman 81 Amazon Dr Tribal Class Destroyers Association (WA) Secretary 3 Salandri Avenue Vietnam Veterans Association of Australia (WA Branch) Inc President 38 Kalgoorlie Street WA RSL Bowls Section Secretary 6B Civic Drive WRAAC Association (WA) Secretary PO Box 6149 WRAAF Branch - RAAF Assoc Secretary c/- RAAFA Bull Creek Drive Z Special Unit Association of WA Inc. Secretary 28A Houston Ave

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