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P8ge 2-uatenlnil' Poat- Autumn 11n State Executive State President's Message

Mandurah RSL War Veterans' Village

A new era began at 22 Third Avenue, Mandurah, on S~turday, 28th January, 1989, for veterans and their.families and the citizens of Mandurah with the official opening of the 21, two-bedroom-unit village, RSL Memorial Hall and Social Centre, which after many years of talking and discussions among many people, became a reality. The Mandurah Sub-Branch, under the guidance of their President, Mr K. Ross, are to be congratulated for their efforts. STATE PRESIDENT The members of the State Executive of the J.P. HALL, AM, BEM,.QP. Returned Services League of WA (Inc.) and, in particuJar, the Board of the War Veterans' Home at SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT Mount Lawley are also to be congratulated- first D.H. BRUCE, OAM, JP. for their resolution and faith in moving the project from paper to reality; and secondly for their JUNIOR VICE PRESIDENT ' continued support with capital finance for the M.C. HALL, JP. project, which eventually amounted to some $710,000.00. lt is pleasing to receive a report from IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT the administrator of the Home that each settlement L.J. TURNER, MBE, JP, AASA. received for the units, transferred as quickly as possible back into War Veterans' Home STATE SECRETARY Investments. As at 26 January, 1989 $200,000.00 D.H. ·GIBBS, AFC, JP. had been returned to Investments, and further transfers will be made as settlements are concluded. COMMITTEE A full reckoning has been kept of the interest that Mrs H.P. Balfe, B Ec; Mrs D.J. Dowson, MBE; has been lost to the War Veterans' Home by Mrs A. Keynes; Messrs L.F. Cook; L. Copley; capitalising Mandurah. On 31 DecefDber, 1988, this P.C. Firkins; J. Harper-Nelson; amounted to $22,536.72 and will be amortised until N.R. Healy, R.G. Hughes; L.C. Keynes, BA; such time as repayments can be made. A.J. King, BSc, Mandurah War Veterans' Village already has a MBBS, FCCP, FRACMA, FACRM; waiting list of eight interested parties, indicating the Z. Kwiecinski, B Ec, MAJBS; D.J. Orr(RL); continuing need for housing for veterans and their W.J. Pearson; A.T. Richardson; families in the Mandurah area. W.J. Surridge; F.G. Verdi. National Congress REGIONAL COUNTRY VtCE PRESIDSNTS National Congress will be held in WA at the State Headquarters from 1 to 10 September, 1989. This Messrs Martain (Boulder Sub-branch); R.A. will allow all members to see the delegates from all s. Robinson (Merredin Sub-branch); States working on items concerning veterans. A.J. Spendlove (Geraldton Sub-branch); There will be plenty of room for observers and I R.J. Stewart (Bunbury Sub-branch). suggest that you put this on your calendar promptly. TRUSTEES We are now into 1989 and the recruiting Messrs K. Broadhurst, FRAIA, ARIBA; campaign, as directed by State Congress under the P. Pearson, CMG, OBE, JP; R.N. Stone, AM, JP. guidance of th'e Membership Committee, is now being programmed. LISTENING POST COMMITTEE I take this opportunity on behalf of the State Mrs H.P. Balfe, B Ec; Messrs P.C. Firkins; Executive to wish you and yours all the very best of J. Harper-Nelson; W.J. Pearson; W.J. Surrldge; health for 1989. F. G. Verdi JIM HALL. Llatenlng Poet- Autumn 1989-Page 3 . WE WILL ASSIST MEMBERS IN ALL AREAS OF THE LAW INCLUDING: • Service and Disability Pension Claims • T.P.I. Pension Claims · KOTT • Administrative Appeals Tribunal GUNNING Matters BARRISTERS & SOLICITORS • Preparation of Wills • Family Law 22 ST GEORGE'S TCE • Commonwealth Employees PERTH Compensation Claims (09) 325 2566 • Motor Vehicle Injury Claims We provide members with a free first interview

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Page 8 - Lletenlng Poet -Autumn 1989 Sixth International Conference Security of Sea Lanes of Communications

BY COMMODORE DJ ORR RAN (RET.D) (Member of State Executive and Vice Chairman, Defence Committee). The above conference was held in Melbourne. which emphasised the importance of the overall from 11 to 13 October, 1988. lt was the sixth subject to the extent, I would say, where it would not meeting of people from nine nations-Republic of be over-reacting to describe the situation as one of China, Indonesia, Japan, South Korea, New critical significance to all the countries concerned. Zeala·nd, Philippines, Thailand, USA, Australia - To give a proper perspective to the proceedings it who represented a wide range of military, is necessary t6 be aware of events leading up to academic and political experience and whose them and 1 can do no better than to quote below the common concern was the security of the sea routes background which was prepared for the delegates upon which depend the trade, security and well themselves: being of each of their countries. "BACKGROUND" I attended as the representative of the State One of the enduring geostrategic realities of our Executive of the RSL of Western Australia and as a world is that the pro'sperity of the peoples who live member of the Defence Committee 6f that body. on the periphery or outside the central land mass of The conference was sponsored by: Asia and Eastern Europe depends upon the ability The Australian Defence Association freely to exchange commodities and processed The Institute of Public Affairs (Australia) products with each other. The Japanese Centre for Strategic Stud1es \ Since 1945.the growth of that exchange, both in SRI International (USA) value and in volume, has increased dramatically, Asia and the World Institute (Taipei) leading to the emergence of a new group of Institute of East and West Studies prosperous industrialised nations and the · (Republic of Korea) Impending emergence of more such countries. 1 believe that this was an important forum for the By far the greater volume, in excess of 90 per cent, examination of matters closely connected with the of the product of these countries is transported by security of Australia. Papers were given and sea. The ships in which they travel and the cargoes discussed by men of outstanding reputation, themselves represent vital national interests which particularly in the field of defence. lt was are at the same time vulnerable to attack. disappointing to observe that no members of the Assumptions that such trade would be immune to Federal Government attended any of the sessions, attack for essentially political reasons were although the Shadow Minister for Defence, Mr Peter probably never valid. In the last. resort, the White MC MP, was there. The RSL National Defence continental nations of the Soviet Bloc can survive. Committee representative did not attend either, in without foreign seaborne trade. So can many of the spite of the fact that he was listed as a participant. If poorer countries. The developed nations outside the nothing else were to be achieved by such a seminar Soviet Bloc cannot survive except at the price of as this the fact that it gave Australia, for the first time falls in standards of living. o~portuni~y politically catastrophic in its own country•. an unequalled to Even at a lower level of conflict, assumptions that . discuss vital affa1rs connected w1th nat1onal the political costs of attacks on merchant shipping .interests should not have escaped the attention of ~afeguard would be greater than the military benefit derived those whose responsibility it is to those have been proved wrong by the events of recent interests. In saying this, I must note that the .Royal years in the Iran-Iraq conflict in the Persian Gulf. Australian Navy was well represented at the h1ghest levels and made a significant contribution to the At the same time, the increase in the volume and proceedings. I have no doubt that.politicallevels will value of goods transported by sea has generated be well-advised as a result of th1s. Nevertheless, a concerns about piracy and environmental threats, chance for first-hand participation has been missed especially in the narrow seas. by members of the Government. Events in the Persian Gulf have confirmed that no one nation has the capacity to police the sea lanes of The topic itself dealt with techniques for ensuring t~e Sea Lanes of Communication Security i~ the A~ia­ the world, even if that were in itself desirable.' At Pacific region the need for such secunty havmg same time, they signal that low-cost attacks upon been previously established. While many of the shipping demand a disproportionate response . det~il which probably can only be met by a co-ordinated papers read were pure technical of Naval ~ulf Control of Shipping and Commumcat1~:ms, others effort. The defence of merchant traffic in the brought up strategic concerns and poss1ble threats Continued Page 9 . Listening Post - Autumn 1911- Page 7 FOR HIRE City of Stirling ~ GROUP APPRENTICES

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To such a m_volved the navies of the Unitec;j States, United • group the existence of free and prosperous Kmgdom, peoples France, West Germany Belgium Norway is a positive threat and becoming more so as and Australia as well as those of the neu'tral Gult improved international communications States themselves. make it difficult for the dictators to conceal from their peoples the reality THE SLOC that freedom and prosperity can SECURITY CONFERENCES co-exist. The economic imperative In 19~2 . experts from the United States, Japan, for the Soviet Republic leadership is to provide some of this prospericy for of Korea and Republic of China came their own peoples together in - in an environment where the San Francisco to commence an gap b_etween the two systems examination of the problem on an is growing rather than unofficial basis. diminishing. Accc,>rding to Mr O'Connor, In 1983, they were joined by delegates from the the Soviets AS~N have essentially two choices - to manage change member nations and Australia. Subsequent so meetings as not to lose the privileged position of the elites; were held in Singapore (1985), Taipei or to take control (1986) and Seo~l (1987). of at least one of the West's . productive centres. ·Preferably, a combination of To date the conferences have focussed upon the both. In this context, Japan is seen as the most source of the threat to sea lanes of communication attractive target for Soviet adventursim- not only (SLOCS) with some attention being given to the as a wealthy country but as one politically weak in nature of the threat with only limited consideration external terms, relying too heavily on the US of the response. security guarantee. lt is seen as enormously The threat is, of course, a multi-dimensional one vulnerable, being close to the Soviet and heavily with merchant ships being vulnerable to ai~ . surface . dependent upon long-distance seaborne trade and sub-surface attacks either in the narrow seas or which it cannot protect. on the broad oc.eans. Even with these categories of The central strategic issue facing Japan's trade threat, a wide variety of poSSibilities exists ranging partners is how to prevent Japan being detached from the use of primitive contact mines or small from the western camp. From a particular Australian gunboats to long-range missiles fired from air, viewpoint, our economic links with Japan are now s_urface or sub-surface platforms, or even from so deep and fundamental that a Soviet success installations on land. would flow over to Australia. Political changes in the Western Pacific re~ion, As far as the second of Mr O'Connor's themes from which most of the delegations come, raise went-he made the point that what is likely to cause concerns that reliance upon the United States to great problems to countries of the Western Pacific is bear the whole burden qf sea lane defence may be some kind of low intensity, protracted conflict misplaced. ' In particular, the possibility (some which would directly threaten our interests (such as would argue the likelihood) that the United States attacks on shipping in a localised area) but at a level may not retain access to naval and air facilities in the of intensity which would preclude United States Philippines in the long term, force a consideration of intervention. Such an approach is more likely to what should be a regional response before that appeal to a Soviet leadership which knows it cannot event occurs. win a one-to-one battle with the United States. He The Japanese Government's decision to accept quoted Australia's Defence Minister, Mr Kim responsibility for the defence of SLOCS out to 1000 Beazley, who recently warned a Canberra audience: nautical miles of its territory is a helpful "We would certainly do·well to remember development. lt does not, however, solve the total that the underlying Soviet view of the problem." world as divided between two social As I, reported above, the 1988 conference systems, in which tile West is a permanent concentrated its deliberation on technicality rather and irreconcilable adversary, remains than cause and effect and .papers, in the main, dealt under Gorbachev." with organisational structures and techniques. The In relation to the Persian Gulf shipping·war, whole, n he owever, was set within a broad strategic pointed out that, before the attacks on neutral framework in an overview by Mr Michael O'Connor, shipping commenced, it was generally believed that Executive Directo.r of Aust ralia Defence neutral merchant shipping would not be attacked in Association. This I consider to be of great interest ' any conflict. Why· this should have been so is because it presented a point of view which has not difficult to fathom. One good thing about Austr~lia this war been widely promulgated in and it was that it destroyed a dangerous myth that certainly gave force to other matters ra1sed. helpless neutrals would be allowed to go about their He focused on three basic themes: business free from interference. 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P~~ge 10-Listening Post-Autumn 1111 ~lrectly or by surrogates at low cost compared with Stilwell point~d the cost of defence. to recent Soviet diplomatic, commercial and psychological Initiatives which An address by the Chief of Naval Staff (Australia) t have. includ~ atte~pts to improve Soviet-Japanese open.ed the proceedings. lt was read by Rear 1 relations pnmarfty to acquire advanced industrial Admaral A.L. Beaumont AM RAN for Vice Admiral technology and financial resources; strenuous Hudson AC RAN, who was unable to attend due to efforts to gain Chinese acceptance of a communist Illness. The Admiral emphasised the Importance of summit; infiltration into shipping trade in Pacific the sea lanes to all participating nations pointing areas to gain influence. to successful economies; out that Australia's annual imports are worth about attempts to gain port facilities in Australia and New $31 bi:llion and exports $28 billion and that 99.9% of Zealand; the tongue-in-cheek accession to the this . tra~e volume is carried by sea. While Treaty ot Rarotonga which brought into being the mentaonmg some of the recent moves in maritime South Pacific nuclear-free zone; lndian/Soviet ~efence in Australia, including the increased patrols association, inclf.Jdin~ the supply of nuclear m the South Pacific and the higher priority given to submarines to the rapadly expanding Indian Navy. the Eastern Indian Ociean, he did observe that in An interesting observation made by the General any majorconflict, we would try firstly to ensure the related to increasing indications of change in the safe passage of shlpping in our own approaches orientation and policies of the Peoples Republic of and focal areas. This task alone could quickly soak China which could well. herald an increasingly up all our maritime forces leaving shipping in the prominent role in the maritime affairs of the Western· open ocean reliant on others for protection. Given Pacific; a Chinese contribution to protection of !he l~nQth . and_ consequent relative ease of ·trade/sea lanes being · strongly suggested as a mderdactaon an our sea lan.es, Australia could not balance to increasing USSR threat to their security. e?(pect to defen~ them all in any major conflict. He A remark made separately by the General, and stated that we w9uld hope for help from our ANZUS. reiterated by others present, was to the effect that partners, but we would also expect to co-operate the Western alliance - particularly of smaller with our·regional allies and friends for whom these countries - may well succumb to the individual sea lanes are also important. He said, "Australia's tendency to avoid involvement in any emergency defence policy is founded on self-reliance, but not not affecting them directly. total self-sufficiency. We recognise readily that our Papers w~e presented which related to NE Aisa, self-reliance must be founded on a framework of ASEAN area, and ANZAC area. These generally alliances and agreements, not least those with reiterated the concerns expressed regional above. NE Asia, countries." . represented by Professor Young Kyu Park of South In speaking of regional co-operation, the Navy Korea, sought a ,co-operative approach to security offered to be a medium for this, suggesting, as a of sea lanes, while ASEAN, represented by start, that there should be discussions between Brigadier Soedibyo of Indonesia, saw an navies at the highest levels. lt was pointed out that independent responsibility of each country to such an initiative had already taken place· at the protect their own areas. Mr Malcolm Kennedy, Head recently completed Western Pacific Naval of the History-Politics Department, Gippsland Symposium, hosted by CNS (Australia) in Canberra Institute (Australia), represented ANZAC area and and involving the chiefs, or their representative, spoke strongly of his belief that international co• from the navies of the Philippines, Malaysia, operation is essential to proper security. He Singapore, Thailand, Brunei, Korea, New Zealand, emphasised the need to plan ahead and was· Papua.New Guinea and the United States. severely critical of successive Australian The keynote address was presented by General Governments which seemed blind to developing R.G. Stilwell, USE RET, and it pretty well summed• problems in small Pacific nations (Tuvulu, Fiji.~ew up the whole conference. He spoke · of the Caledonia) which have been apparent for years. He pronouncements and initiatives of Secretary said that long-run plans were essential to co• General Gorbachev as they relate to both Soviet ordinate national interests and provide for mutual foreign- and domestic policy, and the challenge of security and that new organisational models were determining whether they do, in.fact, signal change needed now, the old ones having broken down. He in the sea posture of that Commun'ist super ;eiterated th€ need to be more self-sufficient and to power. lt reduce is evident, he said, that the Soviet leadership has dependence upon USA. • reached the firm conclusion that its economic Other papers were of a technical nature, dealing system is fatally flawed and that it needs to be with organisation and operational details. All saw a revised as completely as possible without jeopardy need for mutual co-operation in some form or other. to the Communist Party of the Soviet Union. While All saw difficulty in reaching official agreement to real change may not be afoot inside the Soviet specific plans which involved joint international Union, there is still no evidence that it has in any way military operation. modified Its long-standing foreign policies. What we The final paper by Professor Theo Roy, Professor have been witness to is much greater sophistication Emeritus, Department of Politics, University of in the conduct of external relations and in the Walkato, Hamilton, New Zealand, was a exploitation of international communication means. commentary upon the South Pacific Nuclear Free Thus, his current estimate is that Gorbachev aims to Zone and Regional Security. This commentary revitalise, not revolutionise, the Soviet system, to aired points which demonstrated some internal and the end of enhancing its ability to pursue its external threats to the security of the countries of expansionist goals in the decades ahead. 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Pege 12-Llatenlng Poet-Autumn 1989 ·security of sea lanes in the whole region. Professor Ro~ economically in decline and drained of any will to observed that, hitherto, the South Pacific resist external encroachment. reg1on had all the characteristics of an American As !ak~. although th.at power's .far as the external threats go, Professor Roy Influence has been saw:much·the same scenario md1rectly exerted, largely through surrogates in as has been described the eartlltr. He did say, however, that one of our ANZUS alliance system. Evidence of this can be . greatest found threats seemed to be the ready adoption of the facile in the virtual absence previously of Soviet assumption naval surface craft. Hence (presented as a rational deduction) that this area cannot be no threat exists or- regarde~ ~s . an . arena of superpower in a slightly modified form - confrontation. that any perceptible threat is at least 10 Further, 1f 1t 1s agreed that the term 'nuclear free ~ is a years away. synonym, for nuclear weapons free, then the South Discussion .on all the papers showed general Pacific has always been deserving of being thus consensus with 1he views put forward. Some designated. The declaration of it as a nuclear free additional concerns were apparent though. The zone seems to be an expression of the need for the supply of arms to anti-government groups in the South Pacific states to try to i nhibjt any change in Pacific Islands was one of these, where there this de facto situation. This represents a binding seemed to be indications that Libya was involved influence in. the area and a common cause for co• either as a master supplier or as an agent. There operation. The single exception is France which, were also suggestions that Libya could be playing a with its colonialism, nuclear testing, rainbow role in encouraging dissension in small states. warrior incident and the subsequent fracas over the Piracy was mentioned, not only as a threat in itself, two captured French agents, has done little to but as a m~dium through which an aggressor could enhance the French image. cover the real reason for interdiction of shipping. Professor Roy spoke of internal threats as New Zealand was also seen by some as a country significant because they affect the whole fabric of succumbing to the influence of Soviet subversion, sopiety in which they appear and, in turn, can the break-up of ANZUS being sited as an example of undermine the will and capability of States .to successful Russian-inspired activity to undermine respond effectively to external threats. He gave as security.. examples; ethnic conflicts; systematic attempts to undermine the In conclusion, I would like to report that this political and economic structure of opportunity more developed States like for discussion, argument, expression of Australia and New \ opinion and consultation Zealand by small, but dedicated, groups between a group of ideologically opposed acknowledged experts from a wide background of to the system; the insidious society and experience, penetration of the educational systems of Australia was, in itself, an event of and New Zealand priceless importance to Australia, particularly to by a multi-disciplinary·(mongrel?) those 'subject' labelled "Peace Studies" with their country's well-being at heart. The . He added that, participants have since the third threat above has appeared spoken with a combined voice at all which must be heard for the sake of our levels from the post-graduate to the elementary, it security. I bids fair to influence believe that the ASK has a role to play in spreading a whole rising generation, not ·the words which with a systematic study of conflict have been spoken, by this group, resolution, but now, in the past and in the future with a negative, non-objective approach which is . emotional, confusing and divisive. Taken severally Should this conference be reassembled and collectively, , these three internal threats, if wherever it is and whenever it is, I recommend that permitted to burgeon, are guaranteed to produce the RSL should be appropriately. represented societies deeply divided by a variety of conflicts, among the participants. PRIME LIFE 50+ The RSL is pleased that Oceanic Life (previously strongly recommend that you review your Prime known as APA Life) is providing an important Life 50+ package carefully. service for members aged 50 to 75. Prime Life 50+ We insisted that members be able was designed for members following .a strict s~t _of to review Prime Life 50+ without cost, obligations or guidelines set down by the RSL and IS the off1

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T~e prominent coverage given to the U.S.I. de-stabilise the whole of South Asia the semmar or:t 'The Increasing Strategic Significance reverberations of which would travel to either side. of the lnd1an Ocean Region' in your LISTENING Any student of geo-politics knows that India is the ~OST- Summer 1988 Vol 11, page 35- is an only democratic country in this region. To de• mdlcator of this subject's importance to us. lt is, stabilise it will be courting disaster. therefore, equally important to get the true The next point requiring clarification is that perpective of this. Consequently, soon after the Indian and Pakistani officers are trained in the seminar a paper was published in the U.S.I. US~~ and China respectively rather than in the Journal November/December 1988 'issue to trad1t1onal base, the UK. The reasons for this are correct some conditioned misconceptions - threefold: fi~s~ly, neither of these countries is any especially those of Brigadier A. Darce, the guest longer a Bnt1sh colony, and their armed forces speaker on India. The factors and concomitant have progressed beyond the confines laid down by deductions presented lacked the intimate the UK; secondly, these countries acquire their knowledge and comprehension. This article aims armaments from diverse nations such as the USA, to portrJlY the true picture. the USSR, Czechoslovakia, France, Poland, Ge~many and so on and it is only reasonable that First of all it was alleged that the·lndian Armed the1r off1cers and men be trained initially at the Forces (I OF) have become stronger than her actual cou~try of armaments' origin; and thirdly, the needs. This statement did not take into tact1cal and strategical doctrines of these consideration that lndi~ has 3,000 miles of co~ntries are being developed to cope with their common borders with Ctlina and Pakistan both reg1onal problems and not to defend any empire. actively hostile towards India. China, with its four Despite all this, it is relevant to point out that India million, and Parkistan, with its half-million-strong maintains reciprocal training arrangements with armed forces, are very substantial enemies. Canada, the USA, France, Australia, Germany, the Besides, the terrain is about the mos.t rugged in the UK and Japan, and trains officers for up to 40 world and swallows up troops. Moreover, India has African and Asian nations. counter-;.insurgency problems within and without, which need upwards of three divisions. Keeping Lastly, there is Brigadier Dacre's assertion that this in view, the one-million-strong Indian Defence Indian Army officers have become arrogant. All Forces do not seem to be for any sinister purpose. those who have visited 1·ndia will know the inborn The additions to maritime forces are only to rectify politeness of these people. They will, however, hitherto largely neglected naval forces. Both the never accept the overlordship of any one, even if it aircraft carriers are obsolescent vessels from the were tbe erstwhile rulers. On the other hand, UK, the second one being the erstwhile HMS ~ustralian military history very lucidly points its Hermes, which Australia rejected. lt was acquired fmgers towards the real arrogant army officers. to ensure that at least one aircraftcarrier was at sea Het'1ce, if the Brigadier met with some arrogance, I while the other was at dry docks for prolonged can only say that it was reciprocal. The mendacity periods. Despite its acquisition of naval vessels of this point calls for no further comment. the UK, the USSR and Germany, the Indian from I~ conclusion I must point out that not only is Navy ic still not a major offensive force. India has powerful national in the in any of its border lnd1a the fourth most never been named an aggressor world, but it also has a population of 800 million w.ars with Pakistan or China. people, which makes it an ideal economic market. betrays the speaker's lt is committed to non-violence, it is a stable lt is the second point that dem . o~racy, naivete regarding the region. He recommends that it occupies a very significant strategic India should grant an independent state to the pos1t1on and, importantly, it is a sister that the UK should Commonwealth country. Therefore rather than Sikhs. lt is akin to demanding opinion give Wales to the Welsh, Scotland to the Scots, and being misled by the naive and ill-informed why not Northern Ireland to Ireland. Even worse, it of a few, Austr.alia must explore the means of would entail something like Federal Government forging a beneficial alliance with this country. In to WA or the Northern this regard I can only echo the wise words-of our granting independence Chief of Defence Staff who recently stated that Territory or Tasmania. Anyway, should Indian ~ustrali~n demand, then she should defence thinking is coming of age and acquiesce to the Sikh the enemies of its also extend this to the other communities like the 1ts enem1es are not those who are Jats, Dogras, Rajputs, Marattas, Gurkhas and traditional allies. Ahirs-and the list goes on. The result would be to dismember that country and the effect would be to Lt-Col R.M.K. Currion (Rtd) Ll•tenlng Post- Autumn 1919- P~~ge 17 THE BOWLS SHOP AUTO LIGHTING (Under New Management) PANEL~OLESALERS lan Aahworth Prop. Importers of New Headlamps, Fenders, Bonnets, etc. Bowling • G.M.H. • CHEV Hats • FORD • VOLVO • TOYOTA •BMW • NISSAN • MAZDA • · MITSUBISHI· • MERCEDES • HONDA • PEUGEOT A_pproved by R.W.A.B.A.

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relevant to the Magdhaba action. lt was, therefore, an excited Mr Kelson who accepted with pleasure the medals from Lt. Gwynne's widow Florence, his two sons Ronald and Victor, and his daughter Mrs Marie Drummond. Mr Kelson informed Lt. Gwynne's family that the medals would form part of the Magdhaba diorama in the future. · Spencer Gwynne's first overseas action was at Gallipoli. In 1916 (now a Sergeant) he was awarded the Distinguished Conduct Medal for his part in Magdhaba and on two other occasions he was mentioned in Despatches. He was wounded twice during the Great War. An article on Magdhaba, in the officiai"History of Australia in the War 1914-18 VII", gives an account of the action in which Lt. Gwynne (then Sergeant) was advancing with the West Australians (10th Light Horse) when they were met by a substantial Turkish force. This resulted in Lt. Martin's horse being killed, and the Lieutenant falling to the ground dazed. On seeing what happened, both Lt. Cox and Spencer Gwynne gallantly rode back to rescue their mate. Under intense fire Sgt. Gwynne and eventually From left: M111 Roneld Gwynne, Ml'l Florence Gwynne end Mr hitched Lt. Martin onto his saddle Brendon Kelson. escaped to safety. . ' was Sergeant of the Australian . photograph and Spencer Gwynne A small formal presentation 0f a Guard of Honour when General Allenby entered medals, belonging to the late Lt. Spencer Gwynee . Eventually Gwynne was elevated to by Jerusalem DCM, 10th Light Horse RegimentAl F. was made Commission Rank by being promoted in the field. Lt. Gwynne's widow and childre.n to Mr Brendon Kelson, Deputy Director Museum Collections and On Anzac eve, in 1959, Spencer Gwynne Services, Australian War Memorial, at ANZAC suffered a sudden heart attack and died, ending the House recently. life of another Australia hero. Mr Kelson,stated that the "Magdhaba" diorama, at the Aus.tralian War Museum, depicts the 10th Len Keynes Light Horsemen in this action, and a brief description tells of the actions of Lieutenants Cox and Martin and Sergeant Gwynne. Mr Kelson further added that the officials at the War Museum 1be ANZAC Club were concerned that the museum had no relics in ANZAC HOUSE, Cnr. St. Georg~s Terrace and I rwin Street - is your club• Open from 11 am to 9pm . ~onday to Friday - Excellent lunches served from 12 tlll2pm - Fully Licensed Bar- -Air Conditioned- - Comfortable - See You There IF YOU ARE AN RSL MEMBER YOU ARE A MEMBER OF ANZAC CLUB. Spencer Gwynne Llatenlng Poet-Autumn 1Nl-Pege1t I' HONG KONG Now you can fly west with SAA and see the East for no . ~ extra cost Two dynamic destinations: JO'elrRG PERTH~ Hong Kong: Soarins. spectacular, high-powered, scenic. shopper's paradise, with its' glagnificent houseboat harbour. A toUiist delight lhlpei: The capital of industrial giant Taiwan offers you much more than an imitation designer-label watch. Its museum houses the irnp.erial treasures of China:- New marvels are displayed each week How does it work? You fly up. then join your SAA ~ress* ~o Jo'burg. You c~n s~e both §~~~~~ Cities dunng one return fl1ght if you · · SOUTH AFRICAN AIRWAY5 wish. For details send this coupon. ... we make the differ~nce

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The cottage was built as an expression of processional form. About 70 drays and 150-200 gratitude by the residents of Perth to the men gathered ·in James Street and, in a kilometre Australian soldiers who fought and died at walk, the men carried the materials to Kalgoorlie Anzac Cove. . Street with three motor cars in tow and viewed This practical monument to the war dead was by thousands of people who lined the streets. b~:c~ilt in 1916 for use by a wounded Anzac soldier. The drays consisted of stone, bricks, lime, The Mt Hawthorn Progress Association's tiles, timber, cement, paint scaffolding, an desire was to erect a monument which would enamel bath, refreshments and one of sundries. take on a practical form. They decided on a home that would house a wounded soldier who Approximately 200 workmen in the local took part in the famous landing at Gaba Tepe, building trade assisted in a 'busy bee' building now referred to as Anzac Cove on 25 April, 1915. construction. A 12-member committee was formed with The site was cleared on Saturday, January 29, three members of the Progress Association 1916 by about 30 men. By nightfall tnat day, the donating $10 each into the 'Anzac Cottage' site was ready for construction which began on Building Fund. Cr S. Gibson was invited to join 12 February, 1916, with approximately 4,000 as the building organiser, and the architect was people in attendance. lt has been said .that, at Mr Alfred Levido. 3.30 that morning, the Mt Hawthorn residents The decision 'to build a brick cottage was made were wokel'! by the sound of ringing bells and the by Cr Gibson. He approached local building town crier calling; 'Arise, Arise, Anzac Cottage is firms for support in the form of donations in to be built today'. By 4am the walls were being money, buildinQ materials and furnishings. The built by about 5~ men. . response was higher than anticipated. Reduced By noon, bricklayers, carpenters, plasterers, trade prices were given on those items that had plumbers, painters.and gardeners worked until to be purchased. · midnight. Mpst· of the construction was The materials were transported and completed in the single day. During the assembled on site by volunteers in a 'carters following two weeks, the building was bee'. The materials were carried in a completed by voluntary.. labour at leisure . Listening Post-Autumn 1989- P-sa• 21 DREAMTlME • C , U LT U R A L • C E N T R E ~ Australia•s largest Allcc Sundown Aboriginal Cultural Centre ~~~~GS Open Admission: motel llam • 5.30pm Adults $3.50 Daily except yblld & 52 8422 Wednesd,ay. Pension $2.00 (089) Family of TELEX 81014 Four. $9.00 Featuring...

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. Pege22-u.tenlngPcm-Autumn1tn On the w•y to Anuc - ¥Ril the Building M•ter181. The procession wu h•lf-•-mlle long.

The finished building was valued at $1 ,200. other end. The rear has recently been extended The organising committee spent $370 and the (see plan). land was donated by J. Peet. The bungalow style was carried through to the The cottage was opened by Mrs Scadden, wife garden. There was sympathetic garden of the Premier of Western Australia, on 15 April, treatment with the planting of native trees and 1916. lt was the first Anzac monument opened in shrubs, front and rear of house. Originally, a Australia. The first occupant was C.J. Porter, a large buffalo grass lawn was laid at the front of returned Anzac, who was given full right of the house. The centre of the lawn. had the letters ownership providing he maintained the cottage. ANZAC planted in ornamental flowers. Now only Designed by Alfred Levido (AWAIA), the the stained glass window above the front door cottage is built on the bungalow plan. The reminds us of the house's historic background. Australian bungalow is based on the English The Australian flag, bearing the word 'Anzac' Cottage plan of the 18th century. lt had a central is run to the masthead on the 25 April each year passage with two or three rooms on each side, by the occupant of 'Anzac Cottage'. The current but without the upper level seen in England. occupier is the last surviving member of the now The house has tuck-pointed brickwork walls defunct Mt Hawthorn Progress Association. on stone foundations, terra-cotta roofing tiles, The building's future in unknown. The land for with trilled ridge, and wooden verandah posts. the house was donated and the house, therefore The house is set back from the street and is cannot be sold. To date, the Returned Services approached by a granolithic path with cemented League and the Heritage Council are steps with vases leading to the verandah and disinterested in taking over the responsibility of covered doorway. the house. Curves of plaster, leadlight and wood adorn The Australian flag has been lovingly restored the door and window surrounds. over the years by many 'Anzac Cottage' A narrow entrance hall penetrates the house occupants. The flagpole, however, is in need of to the rear extensions. The hall and sitting-room repair and funds which are beyond the ceilings are of fibrous J?laster. with st~mped capabilities of the current occupier. Parts of the metal ceiling at the rear mcludmg the kitchen house also need maintenance and without and sleep-out to one side. outside financial input, the future of 'Anzac The kitchen has plastered walls and a normal Cottage' may be short. size window. The house has a rear verandah running the full length of the building; one end Researched and written by still houses the bathroom with the laundry at the Kelly Aris and Caroline..,Sefton

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P~ 24-Llatenlng Poat-Autumn 1889 Making a Will The main reasons for makin~ !1 Will are to ensure Where a person dies without a Will, ther~ may be that. your estate passes to the beneficiaries of your several persons who are equally entitled to apply to cho1ce and to simplify administration of your administer the estate. Where the deceased leaves estate. adult children and a surviving spouse, then they You~ Wi 11 allow~ you to name an executor of your are all equally entitled to apply for administration choosmg who Will have full authority to deal with of the estate. ln some circumstances this can make administration of your estate and who will be the decision-making procedures difficult and lead respon.sible f.or ensu.ring that distribution of your to delays in the administration and distribution of estate IS earned out m terms of your Will. the estate. Wh~n ~ person die~ without making a Will, he or Where the Act provides that part of an estate of a she d1es mtestate, and the Administration Act then person dying intestate passes to a beneficiary nominates the beneficiaries to the estate. If that under the age of 18 years, then it may be necessary person is. survived by a spouse and children, the for the administrator of the estate to obtain a Act prov1des that the spouse receives the first guarantee to ensure that the underage beneficiary $50,000 of the net value ofthe estate, plus one third receives his/her inheritance when he/she becomes of the value over $50,000, with the balance to be an adult. When the Act requires such a guarantee, shared equally between the children. then it is possible that obtaining this will delay the administration of the estate as well as involving it in making a Will and is When a person dies without additional expense. survived by a spouse and a brother or sister but no children, the Act provides that the spouse receives lt should be noted that the Act does not apply to the first $75,000 of the net value of the estate, plus jointly-owned property such as houses and bank one ha'lf of the value over $75,000, with the balance accounts. On the death of a joint owner that asset being shared by the deceased's brothers and will pass automatically to the survivor. This would sisters. apply even when a Will purports to leave the jointly-owned asset to another person. The effect of the Act may be that the surviving spouse does not neces~arily inherit the whole of lt should also be noted that there are no death the family home. This is quite likely to be the case duties or probate tax presently applying in when the family home is registered solely in the Australia. This is the same for an estate of a person name of the deceased and could mean that the who dies with or without making a Will. surviving spouse is forced to buy, (possibly from the children of the deceased), that part of the David Miller family home which the spouse does not inherit. Kott Gunning

ANZAC TELLS OF FREAK MISHAP AT LANDING

A freak experience that experts rate at a more AI{ showed the freak shot to Lieutenant Eric than billion-to-one chance saved the life of Anzac Vowles and later to General Sir William Birdwood Alf Fry (83) of Quinninup, . when the historic on Gallipoli Penninsula before sending the unique landing at Gallipoli was only six hours old. life-savin~ memento home to his mother at story: "Our observation post Coolgard1e. Since then he frequently displayed it A If tells this graphic 13 years with the third battalion had shot about 20 rounds at till it was lost when his home burnt down the Turks, 160 to 200 metres away, which is point• ago. blank range for a 0.303 rifle. I had a bead on Alf recalled how, in the landing on Gallipoli _ sornethin~ that moved but puzzled me. lt was like a Heights at 4.30 am, they climbed into ships' long• bush movmg. l didn't understand in those days the boats- they had no landing-barges in those days art of camouflage and that the Turk had a bush -and jumped out into the water before they hit the stuck in his headgear. As I drew my bead and beach. tensed my finger to pull the trigger, my rifle suddenly jumped out of my hands. I turned in "But a mistake was made", he said. "They landed astonishment to Vickers machine gunner Jerry us 2.5 km north of where they should have-and it Nolan alongside me and told him something saved many of our lives. Where we had planned to peculiar had happened to my rifle. We checked the land, the Turks had rigged barbwire rifle and saw an elliptical hole at the mouth of entanglements under the water and we wou Id have barrel. Then we belted the bolt to expose the been wiped out under the merciless fire from the breech - and there was my round, which I was slopes." about the fire, smothered with lead from a Turkish bullet. The Turk's shot had travelled cleanly down my barrel as we had a bead on each other". Courtesy Manjimup-Warren.. Times . Llatenlng Poat-Autumn 1181-Page 25 PINE HAULIERS PTYLTD Suppliers of quality timbers

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Pege 28-Llatenlno P01t-Autumn 118t STUART MAKES THREE '

The destroyer escort HMAS STUART arrived in the Port of Fremantle on 4 November as the third home-ported destroyer in Western Australia. HMAS STUARTjoins HMA ships DERWENT and SWAN and brings another234 naval personnel and a number of families to Western Australia. Commanded by Commander Jim O'Hara, RAN, the 2750 destroyer escort is making her second dep(oyment to the west coast having had the distinction of being the first destroyer to be based at HMAS Stirling in 1984. Stuart operated· from WA waters until February, 1987 when she returned to Sydney for a refit. The ship was fJiven a true West Australian welcome with a banner, music by the WA Police Pipe Band and a crowd of we/1-wtshers on the wharf.

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P•g• 28-Llatenlng Poat-Autumn 1989 A Bit of Backchat in Boston

Early in 19431 was fortunate enough to drop in to cafeteria, which took up the entire fifth floor, was what proved to be the trip of a lifetime - a draft to equipped to serve 5000 meals an hour. England to commission Shropshire. On our way to midday dinner one day (we only Wit~ two luxury liners Nieuw Amsterdam and had to walk a couple of floors for meals) we were Louis Pasteur for our sea transport, the first ftom queued up on the stairs awaiting instructions to Melbourne to San Francisco and the second from enter the cafeteria. There was a mixed bunch of Halifax to Liverpool, it was nothing but the best. Americans and Australian, all intent on behaving On arrival in San Francisco we went across the well. Entente Cordiale perhaps? · Bay to Oakland where we joined a train bound for One Yank, after a good look at our caps and cap Boston. Someone in authority bob-booed and we tallies, thought he'd kind of break the ice. He said, ~ere given a ~rain earmarked forth~ ~AAF . lt was "Waal, Arsies you don't have to worry none now, us f1rst-class, w1th sleepers and a dmmg car and God-damned Yanks will knock hell out of those coloured conductors to look after us all the way. little yaller bastards". Our Aussie hard-case looked Due to a threat 6f sabotage along the route; we had him up and down then drawled, "Yair, not to worry, to do some detouring, which meant the trip took theJaps will slip on your bullshit and get caught up from midnight Monday to 1pm Saturday- so we in our red tape, the poor bastards haven't· got a saw a lot of America. chance." Finally we arrived at the Fish Pier in Boston and After we returned home, we were to spend ·two were transferred to US$ Fargo, the naval barracks. years attached t9 the American 7th Fleet, and we Fargo had been, before the war, the largest wool had many occasions to see them in action and stores in the world, nine stories high and two full thank 9ur lucky stars they were on our side. city blocks with a bridge over the street between the two. blocks. lt was very comfortable with excellent quarters and d~licious food. The Peejay, Ex RAN

A Time ofOlange

For the Australian Army the five year period from Several months later I had become the proud 1948-53 was a time of change. bearer of two stripes on my right arm and, as a hut After 40 years I now am unsure of the correct ;corporal, I was instructed to march my section to sequence of the changes; therefore the events I :the Q-Store where we would be issued with metal shall relate hereunder may not be in strict stretchers on which to place our lumpy, prickly chronological order. palliasses. · In 1948 I joined the Australian Army Service Shortly afterwards we were given proper Corps, which soon was grantd the prefix "Royal" mattresses and pillows. Real beds at last! for its services during the 1939-45 hostilities. Down the line of command filtered the order that Together with the new title was included the our boots and shoes (yes, we had actually been addition of gold to our corps' blue and white issued with shoes for walking out) would be colours. changed from tan to black. Bottles of blackening When we marched into "camp" we were issued fluid were issued to the troops and we all sat with WWII uniforms, equipment and weapons. All around in the shade of some trees smearing the of the vehicles in our transport company were of ink-like liquid onto our footwear and ourselves. We the same vintage; although several jeeps were four then applied black Nugget over the dull surface, or fives years old, they had never been used. but it took several weeks of "spit'n polish" to work up a reasonable shine. Our first beds were hessian palliasses lined up on the wooden floors of corrugated iron huts. We Someone, somewhere, decided that our queued up in front of what appeared to be a rather webbing should be white instead of green. This bedraggled haystack from which we dragged time we covered ourselves in white instead ol black handfuls of straw and shoved it into the large as we applied blanco to our belts, gaiters and hessian bags, our mattresses. Oh, those restless, ammo pouches, etc. uncomfortable nights being J?ricked by grass Not Ion~ afterwards we were ordered to change seeds and rigid pieces of straw 1n draughty huts. our webbmg back to green again which, I think, Jn subsequent bivouacs and exercises, of had something to do with the so-called Malayan wrse, we lacked even these rudimentary Emergency. The stuff issued to us was uctually .:omforts". . referred to as "green blanco'_'! Listening Post-•utumn 1H9-P~~ge 29 COOLBELLUP Clark. Clean AUIOMaTIVE DETAILER We will restore your ailing vehicles inside and out. Why not phone us and our team of specialists will work for you. PH: 399 4811 is under the new management of Ross, A/H: 278 8585 Angelo and their friendly staff. Come and Unit 4, Cnr Williams & Owens Rd., shop with us and save those hard earned Armada/e. dollars. Look out for all of our specials and stretch your budget like elastic! TH~ NEW TYRE TOOL

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L A Time of Change cont. MEMORIAL WALL

In the AASC our drivers had ~ been wearing Many of you may be unaware of the existence of peaked ~aps instead of slouch hats, except on the ex-service Niche Walls at Karrakatta Cemetery. formal parades. These were replaced when we all (a photograph of one of the walls reveals their were issued with black berets. delightful setting). · The heavy khaki winter tunics and trousers The Niche Walls are available to ex-service which rarely matched, either in shade or weight: people only with the plaque and inscription being were replaced with lighter-weight well-cut battle subject to approval by the Office of Australian War jackets with concealed buttons. 1 think the Graves which pays the cost of the Niche and matching trousers had a-large pocket on the left plaque. thigh. Members of the bereaved family can make the necessary arrangements (and provide the wording . Woven corps shoulder flashes were an addition to go on the plaque) by contacting the office of the to our new uniforms. Ours were blue with the words Karrakatta Cemetery on (09) 384 7144. "Royal Australian Army Service Corps" in yellow lt is important, however, that families realise that (gold). spouses or other family members cannot be Cloth Military District badges were then issued. included in the ex-service Niche Walls. The 5th Mil Dis (WA) badges were yellow squares bearing black Swans. These were worn on each arm under the corps flashes. Our vehicles also had the black S)Nan insignia painted on the front and back. The traditional rising sun hat and collar badges which were painted black, were replaced with polished brass corps insignia, \ In 1948 we had been issued with khaki drill shirts and trousers for summer wear and jungle greens as working dress. Our summer "walking out dress" later became jungle greens, again I think as a result of the Malayan Emergency. The style changed, too, with American Army style pockets instead of the British type which were pleated with a scalloped flap. Some of us were issued with longer, lighter• weight gaiters with a strap under the instep, to replace the shorter WWII type. If 1remember correctly, some of our troops wore the longer type in the islands towards the latter part of the war. By the time I was a sergeant we were issue.d with extra "stripes" to wear on both arms. ~p untrl then we had only to stitch them onto our nght sleeves. When 1 was promoted to staff-sergeant I was issued with both metal and cloth crowns to add to the tnree stripes on my various uniforms. Unable to find plain large metal crowns for my greatcoat, the Q Store bloke gave me a pair with bright red cl~th backing' in the top, which I thought looked qurte classy. Imagine my embarrassment ~hen by. C~ took me aside and told me I was wearrng a maJors PIBBSB SUDDOrl crowns. Despite the changes I have mentioned, up until I left the Army in 1953, very few if any of our weapons or vehicles have been updated, but our ratrons, BIIVBriiSBi'S conditions and pay had improved considerably. W/10 BUD/IOrl YBU. W.L. TATE, M~ndurah Sub-branch. ) Listening Poat- Aut~mn 1989-Page 31 16.99% t&vu\J'Tu i~11r11tts • P.A. QUORNSA We promise to show you the BEST of EFFECTIVE! the FLiNDERS RANGES as no other can! 13 MONTHS FIXED TERM at FEATURING_ 3 EXCLUSIVE 4WD OFF ROAD Y.i DAY 16.00% P.A. TOURS ON RUGGED MOUNTAIN TRACKS ON PRNATE PROPERTY. Interest compounded MT ARDEN Depart 9am Quarterly. DEPOT CK/THOMPSONS GAP & ~m Minlrt:~um Deposit of ssooo DUTCHMAN STERN any y. or more. As weD as 4 day and ~ day tours to aU the other weil known . . sights. LIMITED OFFER ONLY Wil na Pound Brachina & Bunyeroo Gorge, Sacred Canyon, ~. Paractillna ~orge, Mt Remarkable and much much more. Phone our Investment Manager . 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THE RETURNED SERVICES LEAGUE needs the support of every serving member of the Armed Forces and every Ex-Service man or woman in our continuing campaign for better conditions in the Services, improved / retirement benefits, fair treatment for all Ex-Service personnel in repat• riation matters and for a continual upgrading of Pensions and Benefits. The RSL's voice in Canberra is only as strong as the membership it represents and this is where we need your support. In return mefl\bership of the League can give you many benefits including: * Professional assistance and representation with claims to the Department of Veterans' Affairs. * Advice and assistance to members or their dependants in time of need by the RSL Welfare Service. * The opportunity to continue that special bond of friendship which exists between Ex-Service personnel. * Automatic Membership of the ANZAC Club in Perth which provides first class bar and catering facilities for members and their friends. * Participation in the many social activities organised by the RSL. YOU ARE ELIGIBLE to join the RSL if you: • Have served in the armed forces of Australia or her Allies for a period of six months in the Regular or Reserve Forces at any time either within Australia or abrQad . • If you are still a serving member of the Reguiar or Reserve Forces with a minimum of six months service. TO JOIN- either call at ANZAC HOUSE, 28 St. George's Terrace, Perth; Telephone us on 325 979~ or seRd in the coupon below. · CURRENT MEMBERSHIP FEE- $16.00.

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up; Queensland 4 wins, 30 shots up; NSW 3 wins, 3 shots up; Tasmania 2 wins, 53 shots up; SA 1 win, DEDICATION OF SEATS 57_shots down; WA no wins, 112 shots down. So Victoria was a very worthy winner of the Jack ·0!1 Sunday 14 August 1988, two seats were Hamilton Shield. ded1cated by Mrs Vivian Statham MBE ARRC The Dr Kr.antz Trophy was won by NSW in a _FNM, EO, FCNA in the Pioneer Wo,.;,en's Memorial much closer competition with 5 wins; runner-up area of Kings Park, as "A Bicentennial Tribute to all Victoria 4 wins; WA ran 3rd and a good Ex-Service and Servicewomen of Western performance for teams skippered by Max Australia". Mrs Statham is Patron of the Combined O'Loughlin, 4 wiris, 23 shots up and Dudley Ex-Service and Servicewomen's Committee (WA); Docking, 3 wins, 5 shots up. money to purchase the seats was raised by The first day bowls were disastrous for WA Associations who are represented on the players who were unable to adapt to the Committee. conditions; this resulted in a loss to SA and Present at the dedication were Dr Peter Tasmania of 163 shots and 92 shots. Wycherley, Director of Kings Park, the husband Final day players could be very proud of their and family of Mrs Margaret Gori-inge, our late effort and were in a winning position against NSW Chairman who worked so hard for this project, and and Victoria, with just a few close bowls deciding about 120 ex-servicewoman who braved the rain the results. Jack Wheelock's team was the only one for this very special event. Mrs Statham is also the to register two wins. Bill Cortes won the best first woman to hold the position of Warden of the performance and most consistent from Eddie State War Memorial. Hammond. In general it was a good Carnival, only spoiled by Cecile Hinton rain and the opening day speeches which were too A/Secretary long with repeated back-slapping by the host club. Combined Ex-Servicewomen's Committee / The high-light of the evening was the presence of Bruce Ruxton.

M.C. Hall REUNIONS 2/7 In(antry Battalion The battalion w_ill be marching in the 1989 Anzac Day Parade behind their fine new banner with some Eastern States visitors. Members of the other 17 Brigade or 6 Division units such as 2/5 Battalion, 2/6 Battalion, 2/2 Field Regiment or 2/2 Field Ambulance are invited to join us. Assembly point will be in Pier Street. Enquiries to 387 6732 or 339 2182. 106th Field Dedication of Het. In Kings Perk es "A Blcentennlel Tribute to ell Workshop Ex-Servicemen end Servk:ewomen of W.A." The First of November, 1989 marks the twenty• first anniversary of this unit's raising and inclusion on the 1 AS Task Force OR BAT in South Vietnam in 1968. The current personnel of the unit are proud of 22nd National their heritage and wish to honour the occasion. To this end, a birthday parade and reunion celebrations are to be held at D'Amour Barracks, Bo\Vls Carnival- Coopers Plains, Brisbane, the unit's home barracks, on 28 October 1989. Melbourne hosted the 1989 Carnival which started on 3 January, 1989. Rain marred the If you are interested in attending this celebration opening ceremony at the Shrine and the first day of and meeting past friends and acquaintances, we play was cancelled. However, the five games were would like to hear from you. All past unit members re-scheduled over two days and games reduced to are most welcome. 1t would be appreciated if this 17 ends. message could be spread among any other past The bent grass greens at Glenroy Bowling members you know, even if you do not wish to Club attend were a real bonus. yourself. The host club, Victoria, had no selection Please write to the unit at this address, 106th problems and was the winner with 5 wins, 96 shots Field Workshop, D'Amour Barracks, Orange Grove

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Pttge 31-Llatenlng Poet-Autumn 1N9 Road, Coopers Plains, Old 4108, giving your name and address so that we may send you an invitation HMA.S. Lismore Association N~mes . and addresses of other past unit members "Ex-crew members of HMAS Will also b~_very ~elpful. Lismore, a World If you have any interesting War 11 corvette, will again journey to Lismore, NSW memorab1ha, wh1ch could be placed on display on with their ladies for their the day, we would annual re-union at the like to hear about it. RSL Club on 24 and 25 April1989. The current members of 106th Field Workshop Highlights of the re-union will be the Annual look forward to welcoming you on 28 October 1989. Dinner on the evening of 24 April, followed by participation with Lismore Sub-Branch in the R.J. Cramp, Dawn Service, Anzac March and Commemoration Major Service, followed by lunch with the Ex-Navalmens' Officer Commanding Associati9n. Empire Air Tmining Scheme A further highlight will be the presentation of the An:Il.iversary Dinner HMAS ·Lismore Ex-Crew Members' Memorial - 1989 Trophy to the outstanding cadet at TS Lismore, the A special invitation is issued to t.hose who 1 RANR cadet training establishment in Lismore. enlisted in the British Commonwealth Air Forces ; This annual trophy is funded by the HMAS Lismore for service in Aircrew between 29 April, 1940 and 3 Memorial Fund, established by donations from ex• September, 1945, to be present at the Empire Air crew members to perpetuate the memory of their Training Scheme Anniversary Dinner which will be old shipmates and ship. held at the Air Force Association Club, Bullcreek Details Drive, Bullcreek, on Saturday, 29 April, of the re-union are available from the 1989, Secretary of the Association, commencing at 7.30pm. Pre-dinner drinks will be Ron Brennan of 24 served from 7 .OOpm. The Tarella Road, Chelsea 3196, Tel (03) 77 8063 or dinner is open to all who Reg Lewis entered an Air-crew Initial Training of 9 Gilmour Road, Roleystone, School / 6111 , Tel (09) between the appropriate dates - COMPLETION 397 6641 . OF TRAINING AND/OR RECEIPT OF WING(S) IS Ron Brennan NOT A REQUIREMENT. Secretary Dress: dinner or lounge suit- miniatures may be worn. Anti-~cmft Association (WA) Wives or companions are most welcome to Attention Ex Heavy Anti-Aircraft Gunners attend. . (1939-45) The inclusive cost of the dinner is $30.00 per The Annual Reunion (male) will be head. held at Anzac Tickets are available from the Association House, St. George's Terrace, at 11 am Friday, 14 Office or by completing the attached slip and April1989. $20.00 per person. Payment required by returning it, together with your cheque made 1 April 1989. payable to "EATS Dinner 1989" to: Contact Len deGrussa, (09) 276 7253, 43 Pitt Mr T.L. Scully Street, Dianella 6062. EATS Dinner Convenor RAAF Association Bullcreek Drive ~ BULLCREEK. W.A. 6155 Letters To · .The Editor EMPIRE AIR TRAINING SCHEME DINNER- 1989 . Name: ··· ·· ···················· ..... ················· Dear Editor, (block letters) One proof for the necessity for Veterans to push for the Postal address: continuance of Review Boards is the long delay for a hearing. Obviously, a great many ...... Postcode: ...... :-.. . decisions by delegates to the Commission are not accepted as being just. Without Review Boards I.T.S. at ...... hearing their cases, Veterans would have to silently (e.g. Somers, Clontarf, etc) suffer from medical incompetence aggravated by an inadequate system. Course No. or Date Entered ...... I first encountered this in 1977. At that time x• Please forward ...... tickets. . . . at $30.00 rays revealed evidence of an injury sustained in 1943, just prior to my taking part in combat, Cheque and for $...... is . .attached which I didn't report. But without looking at my x-rays, performing only a perfunctory Preferred name ...... medical examination, and through misreading a specialist's Companions preferred name ...... report, the decision was given that even had the incident occurred as described the effects wouldn't have been severe, nor would they be evident some

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Pege 38-Llatenlng ~oat- Autumn 1989 Letters cont. Dear Editor, In the latest issue of the "Post" (Hawke's War Crimes Act) neither Sir Charles Court nor Alf Garland named Russia as Germany and Japan's thirty-odd years later. 'Your're only getting old, ally. ao.th seemed to condemn those two countries mate'. yet their ally, and hence their accomplice, was never mentioned. After receiving advice from Norm Johnston our worthy Claims' Officer. I tried again in 1985. This On 23rd August, 1939, Russia signed a military time the medical was more thorough, and my pact with Germany. This pact obtained until 21st statements documented. I also provided statutory June, 1941. ·In that time any crimes committed evidence of the incident causing the injury. But the must have been perpetrated by both sides. Department resurrected the 1977 file, hence, the On 10th April, :1941, the day many Westralians delegate to the Commission believed 'the injury were surrounded by-Russia's Nazi allies, Russia was of a minor degree only and did not have signed a military pact with Japan. This pact was persisting symptoms.' valid until 7th August, 1945 when Russia Fourteen months later, Feb '87, a Review Board denounced her ally of four years - not that she heard my case, and adjourned proceedings to gave two hoots for casualties, suffering or crimes, allow me. time to obtain written medical evidence but to be in the kill on Japan's imminent defeat. from a specialist to confirm what I had been told Hence any crimes or atrocities in those periods verbally by my LMOwho had examined my x-rays. makes Russia an accomplice before the fact, yet This Specialist's report completely refuted the neither of the above gentlemen saw fit to ment1on OVA's medical opinion supplied to the Delegate, it. stating that 'the appearance is more that of a Why? person who has had a violent hyperextension Yours faithfully, injury'. The Review Board referred this evidence to the Commission, the resulting decisio.11 being a J.C. MacKenna. mere 20% d isabi I ity rate for a violent hyperextension injury, and also a statutory 10% for tinnitus arising out of it. Dear Editor, In July '871 again appealed to the Review Board; During my recent visit to Victoria with the West my appeal was eventually heard in February '88 A ~ stralian RSL Bowls team, I was a guest of the and was upheld, increasing the 20% rate to 40%, Box Hill Sub-Branch. I received a copy of a Sub• plus the 10% for tinn.itus. Branch circular and th following article was However, there was one other matter, enclosed, which I believe is of great interest to all documented in 1985, arising from the injury which readers of the listening Post. involved my hearing diagnosed as sensory neural The Act of Remembrance deafness due to presbycusis - the 'getting old, mate' syndrome again, and who could deny this? Observation, over a period, has shown that, when the 'Act of Remembrance' is recited each But I eventually obtained sufficient specialist evening at our Club, social members and visitors, medical evidence for a Review Board in Dec' 88 to although adhering to the request 'to stand' and join allow a 10% rate for a disability which the in proceedings, look askance, obviously not really Commission had assessed as being so slight it knowing what it's all about. didn't warrant anything. One could assume that there are probably many Doubtless the foregoing is all too familiar to Sub-Branch members who also may not know the thousands of Veterans. My file is 3 cm thick with origin or significance of this ceremc;my. So for the DVCA forms and Delegates' opinions at variance benefitofthosethat do not know and a reminder to with those of specialists. But in all fairness to the others who may have forgotten, the origin of the OVA and to the Commission, I beJieve everyone ceremony is as follows:- does his best within the framework of a system that The had many weaknesses. scene is a mountain near Jerusalem, and the time late in 1917. Two close friends, both officers in And Review Boards? Who could complain of the the British Army, are in conversation on the eve of a courteous way they go about questioning and battle. One of them, a man of unusual character advising to ascertain the facts of a case? From my and vision, feeling instinctively that his hours of life appearances before three Boards, I have seen each on earth were numbered, said: "I shall not come one to have been impartial. through this struggle. You will survive and see a The listening Post Summer edition reported greater and more vital conflict. When that comes, Brigadier Garland's assertion that V~terans need remember us. We shall long to play our part ·anindependent arbitrator. We certamly do. The whatever we may be, we shall not fight with VEA MC needs to do far more resear?h. Maybe, one material weapons then, but we will help you if you day we'll be given statistics showmg how many will help us. We shall be an unseen but mighty appeals have been upheld by Review Boards, and army. You will have 'time' available as your servant. how many rejected. lend us a moment of it each day and by your silence give us our opportunity. The power of MAURICE SHINKFIELD. silence is greater than you know". 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P~ 40-Llatenlng Poat-Autumn 1989 this country 16 billion both State and Federally Letters .cont. funded. I only wish that the defence of this country was These words, although not literally correct tell of given so mu ~ t:l ' money annually; that the ex• t~e sp!Jaker':; thoughts and will. The speaker was servicemen ancf.women who have ongoing medical killed m actron the .next day and his friends was and psychological problems were so damn lucky; severely wounded but recovered and went back to that the Cancer and Research Foundation and the l;ngland with a mission. His name was Major Tudor like were given the same consideration. Pole and he later became Chairman of the Big Ben So come on, all you.Aus.tralians native of this Council. He also saw in his vision the future and country and the many intending citizens, let's get still greater the Second World War. He enlisted his behind our flag, the one ·flaa that has shown the friend's co-operation, and won it. world what we can do both in peace and war; not Major Tudor Pole conceived the idea of the the Eureka flag and not the Land Rights flag, which· minute of silence s!gnalled by the chiming and I might add, is not far removed from the flag of the striking by Big Ben at 9 pm each evening. North Vietnamese and Vietcong flag. (As any In our RSL Sub-Branc.hes and Clubs, we pause .service personnel who were in South Vietnam will for the 'Silent Minute' at a specified time while the confirm) while we have one flag, even if it is 'Ode of Remembrance' is recited to remind us of changed in the future, it is our flag. our mates and those·millions·of men and women in Let us not forget that t he word Aboriginal is a every war and con&rontation who gave their lives synonym of native. A native being anyone born to that we may enjoy the freedoms and liberties of our the country. So whilst there are a lot of natives in democratic way of life. our country, I'm doubly sure there are no "original" lt is a meeting ground for every man irrespective natives left. of the religion or philosophy he may serve, who . Governments, both Federal and State, would believe in the well being of mankind as a whole. / seem to be the biggest propagators of the eve~­ lt is a moment for prayer for those who believe in widening gap between black and white Australians the well being of mankind as a whole. with departments duplicated, one for white and lt is a moment for prayer for those who believe in one for "Aboriginal" black Australians. When are the efficacy of prayer. Governments, and the people, going to wake up to Some may prefer thoughts of goodwill or themselves and realize that we are "Australians .All"? This continual 4se of the term Aboriginal gratitude, some may visualise the solemn serene when referring to black Australians is only beauty of peace. · perpetuating the problem. There are no original This Is how the idea of a daily moment of unity in Australian alive today. When one consults the silence was born. dictionary, the word·Aboriginal is a synonym of the word Native: a native being a person born in or of M.C. Hall, JP the country of birth. The American Government refers to all inhabitants of their country as Americans, only drawing attention to colour into the description of Dear Editor, the inidividual in the case of police investigations As an Australian returned ex-serviceman, etc. native of this country and who counts m·any mates from different ethnic backgrounds, also both black While everyone continually uses the word and white Australians, it makes me shudder and "Aboriginal" when referring to black Australians, think what the "bloody" hell are the Mansells and we will always have the seeds of segregation 1n our the like are up to when I read things like "The Draft minds and this does nothing toward bringing about a better understanding between us a_ll. We will Treaty 88" albeit a precis. always have radicals both black and white in our Justwho the blazes do they think they are? Yes, I midst, but we can learn to live with these people. agree there have been som.e b~d instances of The main thing is to live together, One People, One treatment of the black Austrarmns m the early days Flag, One Country, and go on together to make this of settlement of this country by Europeans. But the best country in the world, even better. who are the drafters of this "Treaty" kidding? Let us not forget· that many Australian The black people of .this land wre nol!'~dic by servicemen and women gave their lives and service history - neither workmg the . l~nd nor ~1lhng the for this country and many were of different ethnic soil. They have their sacred ntes and s1tes and I backgrounds. They gave their all, under one flag would be wrong if 1did not respect them a.s I would for our country and, in doing so, proved that we all for any other r~ligion or c~sto~ . Most, 1f not all, get along as one. There is no doubt in this writer's Australians would and do hkew1se. mind that the majority of Australians can, and do, But if the drafters of the "Treaty" are fair di~kum , go about their daily lives striving for a better life and they, will get off their butts and work. w1th all future for we Australians. But to paraphrase a Australians and help themselves by showmg us all famous man -" Let us not ask what can our what they can do. country do for us, but ask what we can do for our Already the blacks and part-blacks ~ave Ofle of country." So, from the Prime Minister down, let us the biggest, if not THE biggest, expendrture bitls of .adopt this attitude; from union hierarchy to worker, Listening Post-Autumn 1989-Page41 . .. - -. ·, ,. UNITED CHROME PLATING eo.. 578 Hay Street; Subiaco. New Proprietors: Barbara & Steven 01>onneU Specialists: Earth Moving Show chrome, Nickel plating, Brass plating and Tyre Costs . polishing . 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RETURNED SISTERS' BEDFORD - MORLEY PARK AGE SHALL NOT WEARY THEM Every third Tuesday at one o'clock our hall is open to members and wives when carpet bowls, In paying tribute to the Bicentennary the darts, quoits, cards, chinese chequers and snakes ~eturned Siste~ · Sub-Branch has supported this and ladders are enjoyed by all. Refres.Pments m a very practical manner with the gift of metal provided by our good ladies are served at 3.30 pm, · railings, which have been erected on either side of and the hall closes at 4.00 pm . .the steps leading down to the forecourt of the State -Branch participate in War Memorial. Members of the Sub community work by helping with door knocks, delivering meals-on-wheels and supplying drivers for the Bayswater Shire's bus. In keeping with the up-grading of Grand Promenade and the beautifying of the area, a rose garden has been established at the front of the hall; our thanks go to the City of Bayswater for their . support. To celebrate the achievements of 1988 a special evening was held; after hors d'oeuvres and sherry at 5.30 pm the 140 participants enjoyed a three• course meal. We were honoured to have the Mayor and Mayoress of Bayswater, Mr and · Mrs Rod Hughes r epresenting Headquarters and the President of the Women's Auxiliary Headquarters, blllnp IHdlng down to the State War Memorial forecourt. Mrs Caley, who was accpmpanied by Mrs Rolfe. After the Ode, some RSL membe.rs - short, fat and tall - entertained the crowd by participating in a parade of ladies' night attire. The collection of sexy nylon nightwear, the padding of large bras and the artistic application of lipstick and rouge was expertly carried out by Mrs Newey. One sexy creatlfre clad in a night dress, sat on the Mayor's knee and planted a kiss on his forehead; the evidence was still visible when he left after midnight. · The arrival of 1989 is eagerly awaited by ·all members of the Sub-Branch and Women's Auxiliary, with the knowledge that the Branch will grow in membership and continue to provide Gathering at the Memorial. .family entertainment.

On Sunday, 20 November, Mrs Vivian Statham, J.E. Dorrington President of the Sub-Branch and Warden of the President Memorial, officially handed·over the railin ~ s to Or Wycherley who accepted them on behalf of the GERALDTON Kings Park' Board. SpeakinQ about the project, Mrs Statham said that the railings would be greatly RECORD REMEMBRANCE POPPIES appreciated as some 40 years after World War 11 , The distribution of Remembrance Poppies at many of the veterans are now finding the steps Geraldton last Remembrance Day resulted in the difficult to manage without help. public contributing a record total of $2,348. The A small commemorative plaque had been placed previous record was $1 ,704 in 1988. At the at the foot of the steps and the short ceremony was November meeting President Tom Cream thanked attended by many members ~f the Sub-Branch and all those citizens who contributed to this representatives of other serv1ces. outstanding success. The proceeds will be equally Twenty-three members of the Womens Services shared by the Sailors, Soldiers and Airmen's Relief have their. names listed under the State War Fund and the Sub-Branch Amelioration Account. Memorial. They have been identified . as - four A Remembrance Day observance took place in Army Nursing Service, World War I; e1ght AANS; Marine Terrace on the 70th anniversary of Armistice six AWAS; three WAAF and two AAMWS. Day with bandsmen Joe McCreedy and Bert Gummery officiating for the sounding of the Last Post and Reveille. Victoria Hobbs Listening Post-Autumn 1181-Page 47 J.L. SIMPSON & Looking for that ASS.OCIATES PTY. LTD. mouth watering tender steak? Finance Consultants (MIFB) Level22, St. Martins Tower, Look no further. 44 St. George's Terrace, PERTH W.A. 6000. Call in and meet Rick Ellis at Telephone: (09) 220 3408 Telex: AA 197210 Facsimile: (09) 325 '1232 KELMSCOTT Mortgage inveStors and property investors. Contact' this company for the best yields for investment and rates for VILLAGE finance. BUTCHER Shop lA Kelmscott Village Shopping Centre Kelmscott / Buy tyres at the same price as taxi drivers. He can supply all your meats and ~LL SIZES · small goods to please all discerning Call Into Swan Taxis palates 1008 Wellington Street, West Perth (at rear) 390 5707 * Free Fitting & Balancing * or Phone 322 3411 ext. 28

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Pege 48-Listening Post-Autumn 1189 Sub-Branch News Meekatharra gesture cont. The Royal Antediluvian Order of Buffaloes at Meekatharra raised $81 .23 on Poppy Day after being The annual pilgrimage to the war cemetery · ,~ supplied with poppies by the Geraldton Sub• foiiQwed on Sunday, when poppy-bearing white Branch. The Sailors, Soldiers and Airmen's Relief crosses were placed _on graves in the cemetery and Fund will receive $40.61 and the Sub-Branch Remembrance Popp1es on the graves of servicemen Amelioration Account $40.62. e~-servicemen and in the adjoining general National President's thanks cemetery. . The-National President, Brigadier Two wreaths were Alf Garland, has laid at the War Cemetery thanked this Sub-Branch for its Memorial- one by President message of Tom Cream and the congratulations and encouragement on the other by Laurel Club Chairperson, Kit Doran, and occasion of his election. Legacy Vice-Chairman, Greg Compton; the Last Brigadier Garland Post and Reveille were sounded by city bandsman wrote: "As you have rightly Peter O'Dea. · pointed out, it's essential that more of those who served in the Korean, Malayan, Borneo and Vietnam The 83 war cemetery graves include those of 42 conflicts join the League so that we may Air Force be able to personnel (including six killed on the continue the task of looking after their rights and same day when training at Geraldton) and 41 army entitlements and promoting the interests personnel, of ex• including 16 from New South Wales, 15 service men and women and their dependants into from WA, · nine from Victoria and one from the future." Queensland. At our November meeting, life member Bill Twenty-two ex-service personnel attended the Cunningham successfully moved that Fred Heath be Remembrance Sunday Diggers' Luncheon at nominated for Life Membership of the RSL. Fred has Birdwood House; Peter Barcjen thanked Women's served in a number of capacities during the past 20 Auxiliary President, Tryphena Ashplant, and her years, including Senior Vice-President and Junior small but energetic group of workers for their annual Vice-President, and is currently Junior gesture. Vice-President. Those reminiscing on their World War 11 Mr Cream welcomed a former member of experiences included 86-year-old Jack Beaveri\83- Northampton Sub-Branch, Eric Ford to the last year-old Wally Cleaver and So-year-old Andy meeting. McDonald. A letter of congratulations was sent to Women's RSL Stalwart Ernie Wick recalled the day in June Auxiliary Secretary Edie Rogers on her recent Life 1945 when he and six other members of the famous Membership. Her mother, Tryphena Ashplant, Second 48th lnfanfry Battalion carried wounded received the same honour in 1967. Lieutenant Tom Derrick, VC, DCM, from the "Feature 102" battle zone in Tarakan, Borneo. This Peter Barden winner of the VC in New Guinea died about a week later from injuries received from shells and bombs. Ernie Wick said the philosophy of this great soldi~r. who used to all him "Wicky", could be summed up m MANDURAH this statement: "When you're on parade, you're on Our State President, Mr J.P. Hall, AM, BEM, JP, parade; when you're not, you can call me what you officially opened the new $1 .5 million Mandurah like". RSL Village and Memorial Hall on Saturday afternoon, 28 January. , Among Regional War Veterans' Home Extensions those present were members of the State Executive of the RSL and the Women State President 's Auxiliary, Jim Hall officially opened three representatives from many sub-Branches and local "Darby and Joan" units at the Regional War service clubs and organisations, Government and Veterans' Home on 16 December. These were local Government establish f3 ~ members and Mandurah Sub• at a cost of more than $140,000. branch and Women's Auxiliary members and their As War Veterans' H6me Board Chairm~n. Mr Hall partners. was·pleased tO-present Sub-Branch President Tom Music was provided by members Cream with a cheque of the for $40,000 towards the Wanneroo Pipe Band who have participated in extensions. During his expression of thanks, Mr Anzac Day parades in Mandurah for several Cream made years. special mention of the work of Last year they generously donated $150 towards architect Lew Eves and builder Peter Willoughby. the cost of our new social centre. A cheque for $5,449 was presented to Mr Cream At the conclusion cove~ of the opening ceremony by Geraldton MLA Jeff Carrto the purchas~ of afternoon tea and refr.eshments wer:e a ride-on served in the lawn mower and assoc1ated gardenmg recently completed ·social centre. equipment. This grant came from . the Veterans' All 21 units Affairs Department and the Federal in the village have been sold; Government. preference was given Apart from being used at the ReQional Waf Veterans' to local veterans. Home, the mower and other equ1p~ent w1ll be ma~e GOLDEN JUBILEE available for use by other ex-servtce people. Th1s Apart from the opening cerem ~ ny, the first was a condition of the grant. function to be held in the memorial hall was tl.'le

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Pege 50 - Llatenlng Poat·..:... Autumn 1989 his sincere thanks to all members who have Stib-Bmnch. News cont.. :assisted in the work. The Sub-Branch has a number .of social activities planned for this year February monthly meeting. This was held on and our excellent facilities will aid their success. F_riday, 3 F.ebruary, exactly 50 years to the day Once again our Ch'rJstmas function was an smce the maugural meeting of the Mandurah outstanding -evening. Our popular bar manager, sub-branch. George Galdies; heading a team of hard-working Our new hall.• or S

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Pege 52-Listening Post-Autumn 1189 services. A solid core of approximately 20 ·Sub-Branch News cont. members regularly attend meetings, and it is from · this that the self-help emanates. The members' YOKINE-JOONDANNA ~- sincere thanks and appreciation .90 to the Women's Auxiliary, who have given unstint~d . At our recent AGM, held at the Yokine Bow.ling support to their men, and a newly formed soc1al Club, on 17 January 1989, our past president, Noel club .is proving most acceptable. laird was re-elected for a second term. Other The l\nzac Day march, with the Perth Pipe Band familiar faces re-elected to the committee were: piping ·the town for the twenty-first time, and Keith Alberthsen, Senior Vice President; Joe colourful· with the 12 Allied countries' flags, was Browne, Junior Vice President; Harold Veale, further enhanced by the 10th Light Horse Replica Treasurer; Norm Young, Welfare Officer and John Tr.oop joinin·g the march and riding past the War Oalqarro, Membership Officer. . Memorial at the conclusion of the ceremony. lt was pleasing to see the turnout for the AGM and Credit and sincere thanks go to local also tl1e interest shown by members in ensuring that oranigsations who have supported the Branch the meeting went smoothly. Our thanks go to Oliver during the year; to the Lotteries Commission for .Winterton for handling the task of Returning Officer their generous donation towards the cost of so "professionally. materials· to the RAOB, who now have a We extend a warm welcome to new members: permane~t chapel in the hall; to the Fire Service Jack Davies, Theo Maddren, Allan Pathey-John and who _supplied pow~rful muscle when_needed ; ~o Len Johnson. · the Shire Council for the work mvolved m Our Activities Committee, working well under the maintaining the surrounds of the hall; to Alcoa of leadership of Keith Alberths~n. is planning an Australia Ltd. for their support and donations; and activities programme for 1989;, watch our notice to the various organisations who joine~ in the board at the Yokine Bowling Club for fQrthcoming Anzac march, especially the contingents from the trips and visits. Our last trip to the Northam races Navy and .Army, the latter providing the Guard of was very well run and, as such, a 'racing' success. Honour at the War Memorial. The recent RSL Bowls Interstate Carnival in With the appointment of the new President, Mr Melbourne was well attended by our members, wit ~ Robert Gibsone, (the youngest ever to serve in this G~orge Bond, Len McCarthy and John D~lgarno !n capacity), the ensuing years look very bright for the State Team, and Bill Clark and Max 0 Loughhn the Murray Branch_in Pinjarra. in the Executive Team. Well done·to all players, and our congratulations to both teams, although we heard that the State Team's results were hampered SCARBOROUGH by the Victorian weather. The annual Anniversary Dinner Dance was quite Just a reminder to members that our meetir;~gs are a success with some 170 members taking part. held every second month from January at the Yokine Amongst the guests were Mike Hall, Junior State Bowling Club. From November to May the meetings Vice-President, and his wife, together with Stirling are held at 7.30 pm on the third Tuesday of Councillors. Mike Hall gave a brief run-down on the November, January, March and May; m July a!"'d League's policies and the year's accomplishments. September the meetings are held on the th1rd Sunday at 9.00am. Hope to see you all there on 21 Bill Aiken compered the evening with his March at 7.30pm. customary ability. The speeches were short and the good and drinks enjoyed by all. The music by The president and committee members take this Mary and her band was conducive to dan~ i ng and opportunity to wish you all a healthy and happy the evening was voted a success and enJoyed by 1989. all. At the AGM the following officers were returned: Rob Hughes Mr Bob White, Sub-Branch President; Mr Doug Secretary (275 7909) Piggott, Senior Vice President; Mr Alf Denny, Junior Vice President; Mr Howard Grafton, Secretary; Mr John Maxwell, Treasurer; Mr Ern MURRAY Norman, Auditor; Mr Jim Hugill and Mr Alf Btown, Our plans for celebrating the Bicentenary were Trustees; Mr R. Kolin, Membership Officer; Mr A made early and the main exercis~ was the Denny, Mr L. Vaque, Mr P. Stubbs, Mrs Joy.Reed, complete renovation of the hall. ~1th . a new Mr F. Nelson, Mr D. Barnett, Committee; and Mrs kitchen, ceiling1 walls, sound system, hghtmg and John Reed , Mr D. Barnett, Mr P. Feist, Welfare exterior re-cladding and windows, the hall_can now Committee. ~nd seat 130 people in very pleasant surroun?mgs, A Sub-Branch Bowls team of Dud Docking, Joss is appreciated by the local commumty, wh1ch Bartlett and Doug Piggott took part in the Or Syd makes full use of the amenities. 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Page 54-Llatenlng Post-Autumn 1111 Sub-Bmnch News cont. RETURNED EX-SERVICEWOl\ffiN - -:..A special Bicentennial Remembrance Day lunch NORTH BEACH was held at Anzac House. Guest of Honour was Mrs Meetings continue to be well attended, with an Frank Statham MBE (Vivian Bullwinkel) who took over the duties of Warden of the State War average attendance or 39 members during the last th~t quarter. The annual dinner, attended by 106 Memorial on day and was the first Returned members and guests, was held on 23 November Ex-Servieewoman to be appointed to that position. and.the pr~verbial 'good time' was had by all. Th~ The guest speaker was Brigadier Alan Hodges scholarship Committee reported that 20 who spoke on ''Women in the Services- Fighting to appli~atlons had be~n received by the December Serv~" . meetmg date: Interviews and screenings are to, be Over 100 attended the lunch, including past arranged. . wardens of the State War Memorial, the Hon. John T~e AGM . follo~ed t~e _December meeting. After Tonkin AC; Mr Leon Goldsworthy, GC DSM GM; routme busmess was fm1shed, election of officers Mr Keith Mattingley AM; Mr Frank Statham, OBE; .was held: major office bearers for this year are: and Sir George Bed brook, OBE the Immediate Past President, M. Hall; Sr Vice President, R. Hancock· Warden. Jr Vlce · Presiden~ . L. Ben nett; Treasurer, F. Heath; Guests included the Hon. Beryl Jones MLC, Sec~etary . J. Oversby; Trustees, F. Kent, J. Dyer; representing the Premier; Councillor Peter Auditors, L. Morley, D. Humphries. Gallagher, Deputy Lord Mayor and Mrs lsobel J. Oversby Gallagher; Commodore Malcolm Baird; Wing• Commander John Wood, Acting C.O. RAAF Base, Pearc~. / and Mrs Wood. Members of the Red Cross Service Corp assisted with the lunch. When considering our membership numbers, one could say "not bad, but ... ". The other side of the story is the record of attendance at meetings, Joan Dowson and that is not as good as it could be. lt's the old, \ old story - the few keeping the flag fying for the rest. · So, perhaps the newly initiated drive from HQ for . OSBORNE PARK new members is· opportune. Some new blood could be an advantage. However, if the new blood, The external walls of our hall have not yet had like some of the old blood, . does not attend their new coat of paint but we hope to get a few meetings and to help direct the scheme of thipgs willing hands within the next month or so to and make meetings more interesting, they will not complete the job. be in a position to criticise fairly. Constructive At our December meeting and Christmas get- · criticism can be invaluable, so, if there is anything together, President Keith Anderson had the about the meetings that does not appeal, members pleasant task of presenting a Certificate of Service should go along and hav~ their sixpenn'orth. to Bill Powell. Ji.Jde, as we all call him, was a worthy Bythetimethis goes to print we will have had our recipient of this award for he has looked after the AGM and election of office bearers. No matter how hall for a number of year, doing the cleaning and good they may be, the efforts of the office bearers the odd repairs around the property. The can, to a great extent, be nullified by lack of ~e!p pre;sentation of this hard-earned certificate was and interest by members. The best foo~y captam m met with much acclaim. Well don ~. Jude, and the world cannot win a match by himself. congratulations from all members! In Kwinana we have a number of schools - In a recent issue of the local newspaper the primary and seco_ndary. . Each year at. the 'Stirling Times', an article appeared with photo of respective schools a studenUs chosen a: the wmner our long-serving Secretary/Treasurer, Fred Guelfi, of the local RSL Citizenship Award. They each and his wife Glad, describing how they had receive a book of their choice and the name of the celebrated their golden wedding on 24 December. winner is inscribed on the RSL Citizenship Honour This, of course, is a great achievement for -any Board for posterity. · couple so, from all members at the Osborne Park The award has much to commend it. Good Sub-Branch, congratulations and our best wishes citizens of all ages are much needed- particularly to you both in reaching this important milestone. young ones. In addition, both t~e aw~rd and the Once again I remind all Sub-Branch members presentation make for good public relat1ons. lt also that our general meetings are held on the second is an occasion when it can be clearly demonstrated Wednesday of each month, commen,cing ~t 2000 that we are not old war horses everlastingly hours. Let us see if we can increase the attendance snorting fire and brimstone and glorifying war, as at each meeting- just that extra six or seven would some people maintain. There is still that odd queer make a big difference. character about who has not yet heard that the best disciples for peace are those who have been to war! Bill Sullivan . A.M. Lydon 349 2797 .Liatenlng Post-Autumn 1989- P~~ge 55 Tl 4 - TOCK ,.,.<' WATCH REPAIRS .~ ... R.S.L. 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Pege 51-Listening Poat-Autumn 1Nl Sub-Bnlnch News cont. ARMADALE The delegates to the annual conference in Bunbury saw the metal casting of the RSL badge and advised the Armada le Sub-Branch to obtain a copy,. lt transpired that a local firm (Law Castings of Y{llliat;ns Road, Kelmscott) was responsible for the 9astmg and one was ordered. After taking ·delivery and advised of the cost ($124), the Sub• Branch was pleasantly surprised to receive a letter ·from Mr·Law donating the casting. Mr Trevor Powell, a relative of a member, volunteered to paint the casting and the final result was very pleasing.

\. M...,. Ch•rtn Cook, Trevor Po.-11, George Lnt•ncl Ken Thomu with the new~· Mr and Mrs Law and Mr PoweU were irwited to our annual dinner for the' presentation. During the evening Mr Mike Coleman, the President and Mr John Goodall, our long-term Bingo caller on a voluntary basis, were awarded Certificates of Service. Mr Peter Coleman, for his voluntary work, and Mrs Alice Cooke for her catering work, were presented with Certificates of Appreciation. · lt is with deep sorrow that we have to advise that our President, Mike Coleman, passed away a month later. He will be sorely missed and, like all good members, hard to replace. At the AGM in February members will have the job of electing a successor. New Memorl•l outside the South Perlh Cou'ncll offices. City of South Perth, Anzac Day 1989 For the second year in succession, the four Sub• SOUfHPERTH Branches of the League in the City of South Perth At the 1988 AGM (attended by double the usual will combine to commemorate Anzac Day at the number of members) a -change was made to the new Memorial outside the Council chamb.ers in time of our future meetings. For a trial perioq of six Sandgate Street. The memorial, erected as a months, members will gather at the hall on the contribution to the Bicentennial year, was unveiled corner of Angelo and Anstey Streets at 11.30 am for and dedicated on Sunday, 27 March, 1988. As an· fellowship prior to a meeting at 12.15 pm. Once the ongoing project, the Sub-Branches will be joining business of the day is dealt with, members will with the Council to floodlight the Memorial later in adjourn for a sandwich luncheon. the year. For catering purposes, members are asked to All ex-service personnel and their friends in ·advise the Secretary, Mr Bill Harrison, on 367 2609 South Perth are urged to attend the service at 7.15 beforehand if they plan to attend. am. ., The Sub-Br.anch will still meet on the fourth Thursday of each month, excepting December. Kevin Trent Listening Post-Autumn 1989-P-oe 57 .., __ .AMPOLROADHOUSE- NORSEMAN Open 5am to lOpm. 1st Class Takeaways and Restaurant. • Petrol • Diesel • Fresh Water • Hot Showens ' • Friendly Service (090) 59 1174

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Pege 51-U.tenl119 Post- Autumn 1111 · the President's chair for 1989. Trevor Clarke and Sub-Bmnch News cont. Bop . Baker were elected Vice-Presidents, Johr. O'Neill was re-elected as Secretary and George Woo-was eleqted as Treasurer. NEDLANDS We hope that 1989 will be as happy and The Nedla.nds Sub-Branch held its annual dinner successful for our members as was 1988. on Tuesday, December 6, at Hollywood Bowling Club. John O'Neill There were 52 _present and the guests included Hon. Secretary Nedlan~s MLA Richard Court, and representatives of the RSL State Executive Nedlands Council and Hollywood Bowling Club. ' Great War veteran, and a foundation member of GASCOYNE the sub-branch Jim Riley, was present. During the past year we have had an increase in Among the members were veterans of World War membership but, unfortunately, attendance at our 11, the Korean War and the Vietnam War. monthly meetings held on the last Thursday of the Member Maurice Elliott was master of month has left much to be desired. ceremonies for the evening, and entertainment was A Viet-Vet Service was held on 18 August and provided by pianist Meg Mitchell and her friends. was well attended by members and all branches of A very friendly atmosphere prevailed, and a good the services. time was had by all. Our finances hav.e been greatly lif:ted over the Some were heard to comment, as they were past few months, thanks to the efforts of George leaving, that they were already looking forward to Wasley by way of raffles. Thanks and next year! congratulations George. I cannot urge members too strongly to support their club, as it is necessary Courtesy Post Newspaper for our survival. The Remembrance Day Service held at the War \Memorial was well attended by ex-servicemen and members of the public. Special thanks to all those WEMBLEY-FLOREAT who sold poppies. 1988 proved to be a most progressive and I ask members to hand me any item of news they successful year for President George Woo's wish to appear in "The Listening Post", and I will be second term in the chair with an average happy to include it in our future submissions. attendance at our monthly meetings of 80 members. Frank Cassidy The Anzac Day Service at the West Leederville President Memorial was attended by approximately 250 members, and Scouts, Guides, politicians, councillors and families from our area. Social outings during the year were very happy and BELMONT successful family occasions, with an average At the Pensioners and Widows' Christmas attendance of 102 members and partners. Luncheon, more than 100 members enjoyed an Poppy Day 1988 was our Sub-Branch's all-time excel tent meal prepared by the Women's Auxiliary, record with the sale of 5,400 poppies for a . whose members each year spend many hours collection of $4,014, thanks to the enthusiasm of preparing food for the occasion. our collectors and the generosity of the people in In December, awards were presented to senior our district. students from the Belmont and Kewdale Senior We had 309 financial members in 1988, including High Schools. These awards are to assist the 24 new members, five as a result of the recruiting winning students in the purchase of books, etc. drive. If we have a similar result from the recruiting needed for their studies during 1989. The letters of drive in 1989, I shudder when I think of the cost of thanks from .the winners appear below. $60 per recruited new member, and hope that at Also in December, trophies were presented to 1989 Congress, members who understand finance the most outstanding cadet from Flights 12 and 15 will be appointed to the State Executive. of the Air Training Corps, whose headquarters are Unfortunately, 12 of our members passed away, • in Belmont. The cadets who put in many hours of including Charles Parker, our life member and training and participate in our Annual Anzac Treasurer for the past 25 years. The memory of all Commemorative Service at Belmont, are a ·good our departed members is perpetuated with a ~ook example to other youth of the community. donated to our Memorial Library at West Subscriptions are coming in very quickly and, if Leederville Primary School. the trend continues, we will have another record At our AGM on 12 December (in accordance with year for membership. our custom since 1917) President George Woo, The monthly cabarets re-commence• on having served his two-year term as President, Saturday, 25 February with our popular DJ John inducted Senior Vice-President John Court into Mitchell supplying the music. Our March cabaret Listening Post-Autumn 1819-Pege 59 .· DONGARA• Homes Family Restaurant) 459 5103 ·PORT· DENISO·N. (B.Y.O.)

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Page 60- Ll1tenlng Post-Autumn 1989 Executive or Social Commitee who will act as your Sub-Bmnch News cont. host. Our AGM was held on 12 January, resulting in will be, held on 18 March •. featuring the popular the re-eleGtion of popular President Harry Lowe band The . Playbacks'. We hope that many and Treasurer Emil Fischer. Our new and members Will ~ttend these nights, for they are a ent~usiastic Hon. Secretary is Tom Sewell. A good opportumty to meet and socialise with other Certificate of Service was presented to Trustee members of the Sub-Branch. Fred Carden for his service as a "devoted member of Riverton Sub-Branch". Finances are in excellent and its fine D. Balcome shape and the futurwof the sub-branch new club looks rosy. . Our hard working Social Committee is providing I am sincerely grateful for the award of two an excellent range of social events, with the main evening, hundred and fifty dollars that I was granted thanks monthly item being a dance and social to staff ~omination and the Belmont RSL. This e.g. 27 January, "Haggis Night"; 24 February, money Will be put to good use and will go towards "Cabaret"; 17th March, "St Patrick's Day Social". my further education. These events have become so popular that are usually I will spend it on such things as books for Year 11 tickets have to be limited in number and excursions, school fees and other sold out well before the event. Of course, advanced and 12, school sent out school orientated items anq outings. advice on socials and general club news is regular "Newsletter". If ~gain generous. to financial. members per On~e thank you for your contact our Secretary at the and fifty dollars and I you missed out, please contnbut1on of two hundred letter or personally. The address is you think of young people and not club by phone, am grateful that High Road, Riverton 6155, and the phone in your age bracket. Give my regard to 153 only people number is 354 2179. all the members of the Belmont RSL. / Yours faithfully, Fred Carden Paul Bowden Publicity Officer Kewdale Senior High School

I would like you. to express my appreciation to the members of the RSL for the privilege of having BOOK been selected for your Anzac Award. The $250.00 that has been granted me will indeed be most useful in assisting with the cost of books REVIEWS and fees over the next year or so. Again I express my sincer~ thanks for the award and the best wishes that c·ame with it. Further I feel that I would like to thank all those ofX5" teachers who nominated me as a recipient for the ''1be Mystery my very best in the Anzac Award and I will try to do by Frank Walker &_Pamela Melior. future. (Published by William Kimber (London). available Yours sincerely in Australia through Princeton Books, Heather Pirreau . RAP $39.95). Belmont Senior High School Not many people would be aware that one of the three British midget submarines, whic h successfully attacked the German battleship RIVERTON Tirpitz, was·named Platypus and commanded by a young Australian .. Our news- printed in the Spring edition of 'The active All three submarine commanders were Listening Post' - prompted many less with the two our magnificent recommended for the Victoria Cross members to come along and see The third award, to Membership has been steadily survivors receiving the award. new club-rooms. Lieut Henty Henty-Greer, RNVR, was growin~ now have more than 200 members Australian and we until further evidence could be gathered, (including a few keen and welcome social deferred although recommendations were approved right members). up to the First Sea Lord. Our club-rooms are open weekdays 4 pm to 7 of the ~unday afternoons for Henty Henty-Greer was a member pm, and on Saturday and which was involved with to enJOY refreshments, play pioneering Henty family members and friends Victoria and the breeding of watch TV sport and to socialise the settlement of pool and darts, Sheep. He was born in Sydney, in March of course ladies are welcome. Any RSL Merino -and 1920, and was the son of Reginald who, with his mem'ber will be made welcome and we especially officers make that extra brother Bertie, was among the first want our 'shy' Riverton members to RAN. His father along. When visiting the club, commissioned in the fledgling effort and come the training ship Tingira. .., ·please made yourself known to a member of the commanded Llatenlng Poet-Autumn 1989-Page 61 - Military Antiques Perth's only Professional Military shop Professional specialising in: MEDAL !\.10UNTING Painting MEDAL REPLACEMENTS at thl' HAT BADGES HELMETS Right.Price SWORDS INTERNAL & EXTERNAL MILITARY REFERENCE BOOKS BEDROOMS from $125 BATTALION HISTORY BOOKS KITCHEN/LOUNGE from $210 & ALL FORMS OF MILITARY Homes, Offices, Units, Commercial & Industrial Business Premises. ANTIQUES, BOUGHT & SOLD Obligation FREE QUOTES. John Burridge PJ~ 91 Shenton Rd. Swanboume HOURS: THURS & FRI 10am-5.30pm 91!1~ SAT 9am-lpm Ph: 384 1218 A/H 384 4139 Ph: 276 3818 Member Cl · t R.S.L..

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Pege 82-Listening Poat - Autumn 1119 gunners and it was believed sunk. On this advice it Book Review cont. was assumed that X-5 had not been able to lay its charges. Lieutenants Cameron and Place were Young .Henty-Greer's parents separated and he: awarded VCs and Henty Greer was mentioned in left school at 13 and went t<;> live in England, where' despatches. the O~;Jtbreak o_f war found h1m pursuing his passion ~enty .Greer's family have been researching the tor f1lm makmg, working for the British film act1on smce the w~r ended and are convinced mdustry r:no~ul, Alexander Korda. The well-known t:fenty-Greer laid his mines and that they were the war mov1e 49th Parallel" shot in Canada and ones that did the crucial damage. relating to a German U-boat, was produced ir{ 1940 A 'newly released book titled "The Mystery of X-5 with Henty-~reeras Director of Photography. This Lieutenant H: Henty-Greer's attack on the Tirpitz': was to be h1s last film. throws new hght.on the operation. Written by his He had been offered exemption from military sister Pamela Melior and Australian author Frank service which. he de.clined, joining the Royal Navy Walker, the book claims that, whilst under training, as an Able Seaman m Special service on his return the three COs had unofficially mapped out a plan to England. · that Cameron would aim for the bow, Place for . Selected for officer training, he passed out third amidships and Henty-Greer for the Tirpitz's stern . m his course of 100 and, allowed to select his Eye witness accounts obtained postwar by the branch,•he chose top-secret midget submarines as family indicate that the stern was blown 1.5 metres he wante~ his own command. clear of the water, making the propellers completely visible. He!"ty-Greer completed his training and was constdered the best of the RNVR officers who were Another relevant point which is stressed is that selected from the operational X-craft captains from Tirpitz was hauled around to starboard by the bow among the trainees. . away from the mines laid by X-6 and X-7, once the Germans were aware of the intruders, while the Towed by the submarine..tiMS Thrasher, Henty stern remained in the same area. Greer's X5 (with its four-man crew) left Loch Cairnbawn on 11th September, 1943. Five other A German explosives expert (nominated by th$ midget subs, X6, X7, XB, X9 and X10, were also West German Ministry of Defence). Dr Guenther towed outboard for Norway. Their targets- the Sachsse who had concentrated on explosives German capital ships Tirpitz, Lutzow ~nd techniques especially as applied to armour, Scharnhorst. supported this theory. His advice, after studying the facts was that Tirpitz had been thrown Three X-craft were heading for Kaafjord in the vertically, thus tearing the main turbine bolts from innermost part of Altenfjord - Henty Greer's X5, their seating and throwing the gun turrets from X8.»COQlmanded by Lieut ' £> •. Cameron 'and X7 their moorings before falling directly back on their c~r:nmanCjfed tiy Lieut B. Pla~e. By·the mornihg of ~t€iAJbe ( ~ 22 ball bearings. Dr Sachsse concludes that one or tt)e three X-cr,a1t had penetrated all two mines exploded directly under the battleship. artil:-$tlbmarine defences· arfd avoieted all surface p&tro.ls. ~ ' · Mr.s Me.llortook part in two div!ng expeditions to }.: '"'l· I ...-t, ~ ~ · ,. KaafJord t- ~irpltZ's · log m the 1970s to try and fmd the remains of records, that, at 0812, there were X-5, which was allegedly sunk in that area. The "two heavy consecutive detonations" which expeditions had highly sophisticated detection effectively crippled the large battleship for months. equipment with a geophysicist and a dozen skilled . The planning staff of the raid was ecstatic at the divers. Extensive searches found no trace of X-5 news and recommendations were made for and it was concluded that the boat was not in the Victoria Crosses for the three X-craft commanders. fjord. The citation for Lieut Gree.r read: Sworn affidavits ootained by Henty-Greer's "Cool-blooded coolness, determination and family _state that a submarinE! had been sighted gallantry of the first order were essentials if this three t1mes after the attack in various locations excep-tionally hazardous attack was to be heading towards the open sea. lt is believed the successful. lt was also a fine feat of leadership, submarine was X-5 and, having completed its required.the highest degree of s!Sill in handling the mission, was attempting to return to its mother submarine, and was 'j:>erlormed by an officer who submarine. was, for the first time, in command of one of His Strangely, the authorative "Jane's Fighting Ships Majesty's submarines. 1944-45" in the British War Loss Section lists "X-6, "I consider no award too high to recognise the X-7 and another lost after successful attack on outstanding bravery of this very gallant young German battleship Tirpitz in Altenfjord, Norway, leader in a successful, pioneering and extremely on September 22, 1943." hazardous operation." lt seems unlikely there will be any action to The other two commanders, Cameron and Place, award ~he Victoria Cross to those gallant young had been taken prisoner and later got a message to Australian 45 years after the war, but this book the Admiralty stating that Cameron had dropped certainly provides enough new information for the his mines under Tirpitz's bows and Place had reappraisal of Lieutenant Henty-Greer's efforts. placed his amidships. Lieutenant Cameron VIC JEFFERY, reported that Henty-Greer's.X-5 had surface.d ~ft~r Navy Public Relations Officer (WA). the detonation and been f1red upon by T1rp1tz s Contlnu.d pege 87

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I thank all Auxiliaries and Sub-Branches for their kind hospitality during 1988 and may I remind all Auxiliaries to send in -as early as possible-any agenda items for Conference.

ALLISON CAYLEY, State President.

The last three months have been particularly busy ones for our State Executive members. In November we helped with Poppy-Day by getting the poppies ready beforehand and then selling RIVERVALE-CARLISLE them on the day. Our Auxiliary held its Christmas Party on 15 Mrs Stella Roles, of the Deloraine Auxiliary, December, in the form of a Weber Barbecue night Tasmania, and Executive members were guest of and social, attended by nearly 50 peo.ple. the Nollamara-North Perth Auxiliary's Melbourne Background music, and later music for dancing, Cup luncheon, and the following day I attended the was played by Evan Smith throughout the evening. Bunbury Auxiliary meeting. The Junior Vice The arrival of Father Christmas, and the tinkling of President, M'rs Taylor, and her husband were his bell, marked a pleasant interlude when guests of the Armadale Sub-Branch -at their everyone received a gift. Christmas dinner. Mrs Jolley, the Senior Vice The evening drew to a close around 11 .30 pm and President, attended the Service held at the War all agreed it had been a wonderful night of fun and Veterans Home on Remembrance Day, and Mrs friendship. My thanks go to all the members of the Taylor was at the wreath-laying ceremony at the Committee who worked so hard before the event State War Memorial. by preparing the hall and buying the food and Mrs Sullivan and I were present when the hand presents. rails (donated by the Returned Sisters sub-branch) MARGARET FISHER. for the steps to the approach to the S~ate War Memorial were given over to the Kings Park Board with a suitably inscribed plaque. We were also guests of the War Widows' Guild for their Christmas afternoon. I attended the Scarborough BUNBURY Sub-Branch Christmas Dinner, and, with Mrs Happy New Year everyone from your friends in Sullivan was a guest at the Christmas dinner of the Bunbury. Mandurah Auxiliary and Sub-Branch. 1988 was a very busy year for us but it was lots of On 2 December, Mrs Rolfe and I were invited to fun too. Remembrance Day and Long Tan were our the Bedford-Morley Sub-Branch and Auxiliary most successful days. They seem to get better Christmas dinner when I presented a Life• every ye(\r as people from the outer country towns Membership to Mrs Enid Carlson ana Mrs Joan are coming to share with us that special Woods. Congratulations ladies. With Mrs Sullivan, camaradarie that is with us on these days of 1 attended the Returned Sisters' Sub-Branch remembrance. - Christmas luncheon and that evening I was a guest of the Cockburn Sub-Branch for their Ch~istmas Bunbury held its first Annual Dinner during the year, and the Christmas party dinner. for child-ren was enjoyed by all. Thanks to Lesley Mills (President) With- Executive members I attended the and her band of helpers. The hall wa decorated, Christmas function held in Anzac House and, with games were organised and when Father Christmas Mrs Sullivan, went to the War Veterans' Home arrived, there was yelps of delight as the Children Christmas dinner. With Executive members, I unwrapped their gifts. visited Hollywood Repatriation Hospital and the War Veterans' Home to distribute Christmas Cheer Of course we had our stalls and raffles.and did parcels. Mrs Rowe and I attended the Belmont the odd catering jobs; these seem to improve with Auxilliary's AGM in December. Congratulations to experience and new helpers. the office-bearers who were elected and to the 1989- what will it hold for us all? I feel with a ladies who supplied the supper. lt was a most little help, a little work and a big smile we can make enjoyable evening. it a good year for ev_eryone. Mrs McPartland and I were guests at the Love to you all and good luck in 1989. Veterans' Affairs Christmas function and, on Australia Day; I went to the Commemorative JACKIE STEWART, "' Ceremony at Council House. Secretary.

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Pege"ll-U.tenlng Po.t- Autumn 1181. This disastrous . venture, which served no Book Reviews purpose to the allied effort at all, saw these fine units become erisoners-of-war who finished up on the Burma R ~(w ay , Japanese coal mines and elsewhere - sU ffering all the bestiality of that "From Snow to Jungle" period. In the invasion of Java, Blackforce fought the by only action against the·Japanese forces where they John BeHair held them up·for 36 hour.s at Leuwiliang in a sharp Publisher - Allan & Unwin, Price $34.95. engagement that imposed heavy casualities on the This book is the history of the 2/3rd Machine Gun enemy. . Battalion which was formed in Adelaide in June Whilst the Dutch Navy and Airforce fought with 1940. great pravery, their Army laid down their arms Although this unit regarded itself as a South without a fight, much to the bitterness of the Australian Battalion, its members were, in fact, very Australians. much of an inter :- sta~e nature. A Company was The Battalion was re-formed in Australia from formed in Ad.elaide, B Company in Victoria, C reinforcements and original members, who, for Company in Tasmania and D Company in Western various reasons, were not sent to Java. ' Australia. Although fully reformed and trained by mid- The 2/3rd was like all those great AIF Battalions 1943, it was not until the end of 1944 that they were formed in the early days of the war that made 1,.1p the ·Sent to New Guinea to fight as infantry in the 6, 7, 8 and 9 divisions. .Aitape-Wewak Campaign until the end of the war. They were all volunteers, drawn from the widest This is a very good unit history written in great possible cross-section of the Australia.A detail which would be of major it ~ terest to its former community- professional people, farmers, clerks, members. · labourers and scallywags - but they all had one Reviewed by thing in commo.n and that was the great sense of PETER FIRKINS. adventure that called. Without exception thay were strongly fmbued with the magnificent legend of the 1st AIF and Vale \ determined to uphold its reput.ation as the most DEATH OF WARTIME DIRECTOR WAAAF feared fighting machine of the British Armies. Miss Clare Stevenson AM, MBE The 2/3rd had the added advantage of having Miss Stevenson . was born at Wangaratta, Colonel A.S. Blackburn, VC, as its first Victoria, in 1903. After completing her education at Commanding Officer. Blackburn had won his Melbourne University, she was one of the first Victoria Cross at the Battle of Pozieres where the women executives in the Berlei Company of Official History claimed, "The Pozieres windmill Australia. site is more densely sown with Australian sacrifice than any other place on earth." After spending four years with the company in London, she returned to Australia prior to the The Battalion left for overseas on Good Friday, outbreak of World War 11 and, in 1940, was 11th April, 1941 and arrived in the Middle East in approached by Air Marshal Sir Charles Burnett, time to participate in the Syrian campaign against then Chief of Air Staff, and asked to establish and the Vichy French. head the Women's Auxiliary Australian Air Force. This campaign, in· which the 7th Australian In March 1941 the WAAAF began enlistment$ and Division had the prime role, was launched on 8th by the War's end more than 27,000 women had June, 1941 in what was expecJed to be an easy been trained in over 80 Air Force musterings. victory. In the event, it was a bitterly fought battle The WAAAF was the first of the women's non• which tasted a little over a month and caused the medical services and it took Group Officer Australians to suffer battle c a su~lties equal to the Stevenson until March 1943 to achieve for women combined casualties of the Greek an d... Crete the same deferred pay and repatriation benefits campaigns. that applied to men. During this baptism of fire for the 2/3rd Machine After the war Miss Stevenson returned to Berlei Gun Battalion, its companies were attached to both until 1960 when she started a busy retirement, the 7th Australian Division and British 16th again concerned . for others, with such Brigade. organisations as Dr. Barnardo's the Association of With the advent of Japan into the war the 6th and Civilian Widows, Council on the Ageing and as 7th Australian Divisions were returned to Australia, Patron of various WAAAF o rganisations but the 2/3rd, together with the 2/2 Pioneers and throughout Australia. other Australian troops, found themselves landed DIWAAAF died of pneumonia last October. A in Java as a gesture to the Dutch. Thanksgiving Service for her life was held in the They formed a brigade which was designated Great Hall of Sydney University on November 2. Blackforce under the command of Brigadier Lest We Forget. Blackburn who had been promoted to fill this position. PATRICIA BALFE

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NOVEMBER JANUARY ARKLE H.M., WX12549, Mt Lawley-lnglewood, ADONIS, J., WX25359, City of Perth, 2/5 Fd Regt. GCALSEC. BAIRD, R.W., WX29121, Riverton, British Borneo BAILEY, A.E., WX4116, Kojonup, 2/3 MG Bn Civil Affairs BROWN W.H., W62618; VIctoria Park, 2/4 Bn. BATT, R.J., WX15992, Rivervale-Carlisle, 2/118 COX F.H., 28428, Rockingham Dist. 10th LH · Aust Bde W/Shops CROCKER C.C., 4397, Bullsbrook, 28th Bn. BENNETT, D.J., 553529, City of Perth, RAF CZELADKA, W.J., 706443, City of.Perth, RAAF. BOSWELL, J.V., VF388146, Rtd Ex-Svc Women, EDGAR A. B., **T500008, Toodyay, 22nd Reig, 36th . AWAS Seige Art. CALLAGHAN, A.J., VF388146, Rockingham Dist., HOPKINS A.W., WX12771 , Applecross, AEME SAS Regt. INNES, A. G., WX27331 , Mt Lawley-lnglewood, ·COLEMAN, M. 14448103, Armadale, Argyle & 28th Aust lnf. Bn. Sutherland HLD JONES, J., WX32720, Koorda, 2/1st Arc. CRABBE, J.F., 7152, Narrogin, RAAF. KIRK, J.W., 875474, Claremont, Royal Artillery. CRAIG, J.F :;. ~X11223, Upper Swan, 2/4 Fd Rgt. LINGARD, R.F., 51190, Maylands-Railways, 16 EYRE, R.R.;- wX21392, Beverley, 6th Bn. Manch. GOODWIN, D.W., WF15722, Cottesloe, 66 Search LINTON; F.W., QX24154, Fremantle, 11th Aust. Light RAAF. Small Ships Company. GOULDEN, G., WX1965, Bicton-Palmyra, 25 Bole LOVEGROVE, H.A., WX3467, Claremont; 2/3 Fld HQ, Reg. GRAHAM, R.J., 45786, City of1Perth, RAAF MOORE, K.C., WX1467, Rockingham & Dist., HAWKINS, C.R. WX25332, Yokine-Joondanna, 2/2 Dental Corp. Pioneers. 'MURPHY, M.W., WX6338, Manning, 2/11th Bn. HELLIWELL, E.,1772815,Port Hedland, 77thiLA.A. PURNELL, W.J., 519, Como, 44th Bn. HEWITT J.T., F5~02, Coolgardie, RAN RAWSON, M.A., 29665, Mt Hawthorn, RAAF HOOK, K.B., 22389785, Mount Barker, Royal Corps ROGERS, T.W., 1877402, Belmont, Royal of Signalsrapc. Engineers. JEFFERIES, J.C., 46977, Albany, RAAF STUDLEY-RUXTON, W.D. E., VX103627, Central KENNY, J., WX4138, Albany, 2nd lnd Co. ' 14th Army. LONEY, P., F4255, Kensington, RAN TAYLOR, R.W., 14044531, Canning Dist., ACC MACLEOD, R.G., 4049362, Wembley-Fioreat, RAF THOMAS, C.P., WX29/00, Mt Magnet, 11 Bn. ' MAWSON, J .R., 45763, Applecross, 25 Sqn RAAF TRAUB, A ., WX858, Highgate, 2/11 Bn. MAYMAN, G . E., 427392, Wembley-Fioreat, RAAF TREBY, H.M., WX37314, Bedford- Morley, AEME - McNEIL, K.M., 29468, Kellerberrin, 43rd Bn. 5th Tank W/shops. MELLOR, E.W., WX39283, City of Perth, 42 Batt. TRENBERTH, V.R., WX33734, Bicton-Palmyra, MILBANKE, B.W., WX16141 , City of Perth, 2/28th 2nd H AlA. Bty. M INN, A. C. E., WX1701, Mt Lawley-lnglewood, 2/32 MORGAN, W.C., WX37275, Esperance, 2/ 1 Fld DECEMBER Regt. BELL, H.R., WX32652, Bicton-Palmyra, 28AIB MOUNTAIN, E., WX1226, Geraldton, 2/2 Fld Coy CAMPBELL, P.H., 442088, Boulder, RAAF PARKER, C.H.M., WX8571 , Wembley-Fioreat, 2/3 CARTLEDGE, K.R.L, WX30437, Esperance, 134th Regt. Hvy AlA Bn. PEYDO, J., 81780, Busselton, RAAF. COMERY, O.R., W37624, Central, 24th Bn. PUTT, LT.W.,1167246, Bencubbin, RAF DRAPER, A.W., WX4038, Rockingham Dist., 2/16th RODDEN, J ., 78378, Central, ANGAU Bn. ROURKE, W.H., 38649, Nedlands, 11th How Bty. EDDINGTON, R.W., 5717796, Narrogin, 12Fid SCANLAN, W.J., 29853, Mandurah, RAAF Regt. SHARP, M.C.H., WX27250, City of Perth, 2 Spec.'V GOULD, F.J.A., 566056, City of Perth, 3rd Bn. VDC. SMITH, G.K ., WX40923, Busselton, 3rd Aust Water HALDANE, J.F.K., F/ 23, Belmont, RAN Transport. HAMERSLEY, B.W., WX28339, Central, 2/28 Bn. SPEARING, E.L, 406885, Victoria Park, RAAF HENDRIE, LA., V295730, City of Perth, 120th AGT STEPHENSON, G.T., WX33503, Bellevue, RAE JARVIS, B.J., 80916, Central, RAAF TINGLE, C.M.C., **A1 00100, Albany, WRAF OLLERENSHAW, R., 23508, City of Perth, RAN UNDY, A.A., 89305, Central, Various PERRY, F.H_. , 510819, Coolgardie, RAA!RAAMC WALSH, LV., WX15717, Albany, 13 Aust Rdn RIGOLL, LG,,. WX4247, Boulder, 2/ 16th Bn. W/Shops. VIVIAN, E. D., WX35223, Victoria Park, 28 AI B. WHITTINGTON, A.J., 400, Corrigin, 16th Bn. Llatenlftil Post-Autumn 1Nl-Pegelt ~: · Gllari,.

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AUSTRALIAN' SPEC(AL AIR SERVICE ASSOCIATION (WA BRANcH) President: Mlck Ruffin, 50 Myrtle A~enue , Sorrento, 6020. Tel: 448 1683. Secretary: Rod Anderson, 29 Hillsborough Drive, Nollamara, 6061. Ttil: 349 4759. Treasurer: John Griffiths, 15 Madrona Cresc, Green• wood, 6024. Tel: 448 5497. Committee meets South . Mess, Campbell Barracks. 1st Tuesday each month, 1730 hours - Fello~ship last Friday of each month at 1700-hours, same location - Welcome.

AUSTRALIAN WOMEN'S ARMY SERVICE ASSOCIATION (AWAS) Listening Post reminds all Unit Associations that it is President: Mrs Alice Corry, OAM, 4 Nottingham Street, the responsibility of each to keep its information to State East Victoria Park, 6101. Tel: 361 2824. Secretary: Mrs Headquarters for this sect i on up to date. N Angwin, Unit 7/6 Mt Henry Road, Como, 6152. Tel: Changes to the office bearers must be in writing. 450 1833. Treasurer: Mrs P Gilchrist. Tel: 361 5254. Friendship meetings 1st Floor, ANZAC House on the 1st AIR FORCES CLUB (INC) Thursday of the even months. 10 am - 12 noon. Meets at RSL Hall, Kintail Road, Applecross. Fridays, ~SSOCIATION 4.30- 11 .00 pm. Sundays 4.30-7.30 pm. President: BCOF OF WESTERN AUSTRALIA ~NZAC Mr. A McGrath, 41 Reynolds Road, Mt Pleasant, 6153. Meets Hou.se, 11 .00 am, fourth Mondays (If a Tel: 364 2339. Secretary: Mr N.W. Whyte, 19 Ar• holiday, the next day). President: Lt Col Nyman, JP, 42 chdeacon Street, Nedlands, 6009. Tel: 3861800, All cor• Kingsall Road, Attadale, 6156. Tel: 330 3598. Hon respondence to be sent to the Secretary. Secretary: D.R. Spice, 11P Daglish Street, Wembley, 6014. Tel: 381 6114. Hon Treasurer: W.W. Silvester, 45 Murray Street, Perth, 6000. . Tel: 325 5911 . ALLIED MERCHANT SEAMEN ASSOCIATION WA BRANCH BRITISH EX-SERVICES ASSOCIATION (INC.) President: Ken Gaunt, 292 Onslow Road, Shenton Park, President: C.A. Hines, Hon Secretary: J. Alborn, 6008. Tel: 381 3236. Secretary: Alex Smith, 24 Packham M.M., 112 Edward Street, Bedford 6052. Treasurer: Road, Hamilton Hill, 6163. Tel: 418 2412. Meets 7.30pm, E. H. Martyn, JP. All correspondence to P.O. Box 66, ANZAC House, last Tuesday of each month. Maylan'ds 6051 . Council meets second Tuesday of each month at ANZAC CLUB, commencing at ASSOCIATION OF WRENS WA BRANCH 2.00pm. Annual General Meeting on second Meets fourth Thursday of each month, 7.00 pm. ANZAC Tuesday of November each year at above address. House, 28 St George's Terrace, P~rth. President: Mrs EX-PRISONERS OF WAR ASSOCIATION OF W.A. Mary Tearne, Lot 68 Sheoak Close, Baldivis, WA, 6171. President: Jim Duncan, 40 Kennedy Street, Melville Tel: (095) 24 1309. Honorary Secretary: Mrs Elizabeth 6156. Tel 330 2174. Secretary: Arthur Robinson, Newcombe, 86 Oats Street, Carlisle, WA, 6101 . Tel: 361 19/26 Plnaster Street, Menora 6050. Tel: 271 4733. 7460. Assistant Secretary: Fred Skeels, 33 Drummond Street, Bedford 6052. Tel: 271 1553. Treasurer: Dan AUSTRALIAN ARMY TRAINING TEAM VIETNAM London, 278a Drake Street, Morley 6062. Tel: (WA) 276 8923. Meetings: First Tuesday each month at AATTV (WA) . the time of 1.30 pm (except January when in recess) President: Frank Sykes, 20 Kirwan Street, Floro~ t. 6014. an ANZAC Club, Perth. Tel: 387 6251. Secretary: Terry Whitwam, 12 Willow 'EX-PRISONERS OF WAR OF WA LADIES AUXILIARY Road, Warwick, 6024. Tel: 447 2748. Treasurer: Eddy President: Mrs G.M. Brown, 24 Milroy Street, Willagee, Markin, 5 Greenville Street, Swanbourne, 6010. Welfare 6156. Tel: 337 5195. Secretary: Mrs F. Duncan, 40 Ken• Officer: A (Sooty) Smith, 14 Dundee Court, Duncraig, nedy Street, Melville, 6156. Tel: 330 2174. Meetings: 6023. Tel: 448 5023. Meetings: Swan Barracks Same time and place as men. Sergeants Mess, after ANZAC Day March. Kings Park Memorial4.30 pm, every 31st July- Birthday Re-union. EX-WRANS ASSOCIATION WESTERN AUSTRALIA Meets the second Monday of each month at ANZAC AUSTRALIAN LEGION OF EX-SERVICEMEN & House, 28 St. George's Terrace, Perth - (unless WOMEN (INC) WA BRANCH otherwise advised). President: Mrs Dorothy Needham, State President: Mr L.C.W. Hutchings, 66 Kinsella 16 Warragoon Crescent, Attadale, 6156. Tel: 330 3411. Street, Joondanna. Tel: 444 . 4268. Honorary State Secretary: Mrs Marjorie Dowel, 22 Cryil Street, Bas• Secretary: Mrs R Lanigan, 60 Kinsella Street, Joondan-. sendean, 6054. Tel: 378 1305. Treasurer: Miss Amelia na, 6060. Tel: 443 1360. Details of Sub-Branch Travers, 6/ 23 Calais Road, Scarborough, 6019. Tel: meetings, please phone 443 1360. 341 1856.

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Pege 72-Lhtenlng Post-Autumn 1Mt Unit Associations cont. ·,- .!JI} A 2 • FEDERATED TB SAILORS' SOLDIERS' ft' .... • ' ' & AIRMEN'S AS.SOCIATION ASSOCIATION fNA BRANCH) NAVAL OF AUSTRALIA, CITY OF .' PERTH SUB-SECTION GPO Box T1729, Perth, 6001 . Hon. Secretary: Mrs Meets fourth Tuesday each month at 71 West Grace Storer, 16 Dowell Place, Bibra Lake, 6163. Tel: Parade, East Perth. President: M r Jack Appleby, 143 417 9598. President: Mr J Fraser, 53 Pearson Village, 26 McDonald St, Joondanna 6060. Tel: 444 3598. Plnaster Street, Mt Lawley, 6050. Tel: 271 4703. ·secretary·: A. E. Hobt:ss, 32 Purley Street, Bayswater 6053. Tel: 279 7387. FLEET AIR ARM ASSOCIATION OF AUSTRALIA (INC) · INAVAL ASSOCI~ TION OF AUSTRALIA (WESTERN Prestdent: T.F. Bushe-Jones, 63 Gravity Street, iAUSTRALIAN SECTION) INC. STATE COUNCIL Beckenham. Tel: 451 9327. Secretary: G. H. Smith, Unit State President: Mr T. Bushe-Jones, 63 Gravity Street, 1/5 Halgh Street, Tuart Hill, 6060. T-el: 344 4416. Meets Beckenham, 6107. State Secretary: Ann Winton, 42 Ber• second Wednesday .of each month, 71 West Parade, nard Manning Drive, Duncraig, 6023. Tel: East Perth. 448 8381 . All correspondence to: Hon. State Secretary, PO Bo~ HEAVY ANTI-AIRCRAFT 'ASSOCIATION 8289, Stirling Street, Perth, 6000. President: B. Hackett, 11 Oclzaba Place, Rockingham, 6168. Tel: 527 6689. Secretary: L. De Grussa, 43 Pitt NETHERLANDS EX-SERVICEMEN'S ASSOCIATION Street; Dianella, 6062. Tel: (09) 276 7253. Social OF AUSTRALIA ·meetings held quarterly at ANZAC House. Ladies President: Mr H Westhof, 56 Weston Drive, Swanview. welcome. Further Information contact Secretary. Tel: 294 1575. Secretary/Assistant Treasurer: Mr J te / Loo, 11 David Street, Mullaloo. Meets last Wednesday HMAS WAARAMUNGA VETERAN'S ASSOCIATION each month at Association Headquarters, 8pm, 8 Hehir WESTERN AUSTRALIAN BRANCH Street, Belmont. ·All correspondence to: Secretary, President: L.J. Lawr~nce, 250 Jersey Street, Wembley, NESAA, PO Box 99 Belmont, 6104. WA 6014. Tel: 387 2099. Secretary: T.E. Oakley, 43 Strickland Street, Mt Claremont, WA 6010. 384 3042. . NORM~DY VETERANS ASSOCIATION Treasurer: MrsP.D. lngham, 13/55 SeCond Avenue, Mt President: Mr J .E. Mayers, 15 Finlay Court, Ri vervale, 182~ . Lawley, WA, 6050. 271 For further information WA, 6103. Tel: 478 2071. Secretary: Mr F Heath, 26B please contact any of the above. Hood Terrace, Sorrento, 6020. Tel: 447 3995. Meetings: To be held on 1st Tuesday each month at ANZAC House KOREA & SOUTH EAST ASIA FORCES at 11 .00 am. ASSOCIATION OF AUSTRALIA fNA BRANCH) Meets second Saturday in . June, September and PARTIALLY BLINDED SOLDIERS' ASSOCIATION OF December at the Belmont Sub-Branch of the RSL, 22 AUSTRALIA WA BRANCH INC. Leake Street, Belmont. Time, 1000 Hrs. Members will be General meeting held at ANZAC House, 28 St George's notified by Newsletter of the AGM held in March of each Terrace, Perth at 1.30 pm first Tuesday each month, ex• year. State President: Mr H.D. Whitehurst. Tel: 361 cept January. Secretary: D.J. Symes, 15 Siddeley Place, 9062. State Secretary: Mr M.L. (Mitch) Cadden, 53 Wlc• Dianella. Tel: 276 9950. ca Street, Kewdale, 6105. Tel: 2n 3681. State Treasurer: Mr H.W. Busby, 31 Wicks Street, Eden Hill, PEGASUS ASSOCIATION OF WEST AUSTRALIA 6054. Tel: 279 6735. (INC) . Committee LIMBLESS SOLDIERS' ASS,.OCIATION OF WA (lnc) Meeting 1st Tuesday in month, ANZAC Cl,ub. ("Wingies and Stumpie$"). President: P.A. Colhns. Visitors welcome. President: Mr John Hately, 14 Purley Sooretary• C.C. Brown, 8C¥J2 Henley Street, Como, WA, Street, Bayswater, 6053. Tel: 279 8626. Secretary: Mr A 6152. Telephone: 450 6428 (Postal Address): Bag L~t Harris, 54 Fitzroy Road, Rivervale, 6103. Tel: 458.9111. No 2, Post Office, Comb, WA, 6152. Me ~ ting first Any ex Airborne Forces welcome to a very active Wednesday each month except January,-1.30 pm. . Association.

MIDDLE EAST VAD ASSOCIATION WA POLISH EX-SERVICEMAN'S ASSOCIATION SUB• President: Mrs Rita Kneebone, 100 Reynolds Road, Mt BRANCH No. 9 Pleasant. Tel: 364 3311 . Secretary: Mrs P Payne, 11 President: Z. Krolikowski. Tel: 457 9346. Honorary Hurlingham Road, South Perth, 6151 . Meetings as call• Secretary: S. Zalewski. Tel: 274 6280. Honorary ed. Annual Reunion nearest Saturday to November 23. Treasurer: J. Grzeluk. Tel: 2761473. All correspondence to 33 Eighth Avenue, Maylands, 6051 . NAVAL ASSOCIATION OF AUSTRALIA, CITY OF FREMANTLE SUB-SECTION RAE ASSOCIATION fNA) President: Arthur Hewitt, JP Tel: 330 3600. Secretary: Meets second Sunday in February, April, June, August, Mrs lda Wilson (337 4078) 24 Bellairs Ad, Kar ~ :UnY,a . and October each year, 13 Fd Sqn RAE Corner 6163. Sub-Section meets 8 pm, last Monday each month Washington Street and Canning Hwy, Victoria Park at at the Navy Club, Marine Terrace, Fremantle. Tel: 335 1030 hrs. President: T.A. Davey. Tel: 451 2354. ') 3015. Honorary Secretary: T.R. Beard. Tel: 450 3951 . .Listening Post-Autumn 1111-P~ 73 ~ .Ghirardelli ,. . \ . ~ The Ghirardelli is A under new management --- Lorraine Boyd took over the deli only last week but has already changed the look of the shop. Lorraine has also increased the range of stock available and has introduced an extensive range of cold meats and cheeses. The deli also has a patisserie{ featuring continenta cakes and tortas. Fresh bread is available seven days a week and you'll find a good range of groceries. Lorraine 8oyd It's Lorraine's first business venture and is sure to be a success. You can buy lunches and Lorraine will order in anything that customers would like. 43A Ardross Street," The Ghirardellf is open seven days a week from 8am to 7pm so Lorraine doesn't have much time for her hobbies of APPLECROSS cer~cs and ten-pin· bowling. (09) 364 8806 Shop 12 Kelmscott Village S/C Phone 390 4661 novus STONE DAMAGED WINoscREENS REPAIRED WINDOW TINTINO WINDOW TINTING IS MORE HOMES • OPTICALLY CLEAR & STRENGTH EFFECTIVE AND CHEAPER RESTORED • FRACTION OF THE ~ · COST OF REPLACEMENT THAN BLINDS OR AWNINGS STOPS'HEAT, GLARE, FADING CARS ALL REPAIRS GUARANTEED • DISCOUNT FOR RSL Replacement used to be the only remedy for a stone-damaged windshield ... until NOVUS. MEMBERS · • NEW SCRATCH RESISTANT FILM At NOVUS, we have a revolutionary-patented process for GLA~E repairing damaged windshields. It's fast ... you can have your • REDUCES HEAi' AND • windshield repaired in about 30 ":'inutc:s. lt's ine~~nsive ... a fraction • PROTECTS FROM FADING of the cost of a replacement Wlndshield. And 1t s permanent ... a • CHOICE OF COLOURS NOVUS repair is barely visible, non-weathering, and as sturdy as the rest of the windshield. • INCREASES PRIVACY • WARRANTY ON MATERIALS Also new windscreens fitted if required. • FREE ON-SITE MEASURE AND QUOTE We take care of your insurance claims SEE HENK PAS

Pege 74-Llatenlng Poet-Autumn 1181 Unit Associations cont. RAAF 487-483 LANCASTER SQUADRONS • Shepheard, Unit 45 Ocean Gardens, ASSOCIATION WESTERN AUSTRALIA 60 Kallnda Drive, City Beach 6015. Tel: 385 8400. State President: G.V. (Gordon) Coates , 24 Brown Street, Treasurer: M. Corry, 4 Nottingham Street, East Claremont, 6010. Tel: 384 4091 . Secretary: Jim Quinn 9 Victoria Park. Tel: 361 2824. Meetings: February, · Redcourt Road, Attadale, 6156. Tel: 330 41S1 .' May, August, November. Tr~asurer: A.C. (Gus) Belford, OSO, 59 Sulman Road, Wembley Downs, 6018. Tel: 341 5484. The Branch ' RQ.YAL AUSTRALIAN REGIMENT ASSO~IATION meets four times a year at the Air Force Association, Bull Meets second Wednesday every month (except Creek and will be hosting the Biennial_Reunion in 1989. January), Cameron Lines, lrwin Barracks, Stubbs Terrace, Karrakatta. President: Capt W.R. Hunt• RATS OF_TOBRUK · ASSOCIATION (WA BRANCH) Smith. Tel: 305 1382. Secretary: K.R. Trent. Tel: President: J Obelrne, 4 Leichardt Street, St James, 367 7794 (H) 323 4485 (0). All correspondence c/- 6102'. Tel: 361 8325. Secretary: D. LeFevre, 465 Cann• 3 Broad. Street, Kensington. W.A. 6151 . ing Highway, Melville, 6156. Tel: 330 4197. Committee ROYAL AUSTRALIAN meets second Tuesday each month, ANZAC Club. SIGNALS ASSOCIATION (WA) President: Peter Lofdahl, 409/138 Adelaide Terrace, REGULAR DEFENCE FORCES WELFARE Perth, 6000. Tel: 274 3444. Secretary: Bert Lane, 6 River ASSOCIATION (WA BRANCH) Avenue, Maddington, 6109. Tel: 459 3032. Treasurer: President: Air Comdre S.W. Dallywater OBE A.E. (Retd) Bruce Jellis, Carina Gardens Caravan Park, 234 Balcat• Tel: (09) 386 7137. . Secretary: WO B.F. Cooper CO ta Road, Gwelup, 6021 . Tel: 447 6270. Meetings ANZAC AIM M Tel: (h) (09) 401 i1402 (w) 421 4444. Treasurer: Sgt House. First Thursday of each month at 7 pm except R.A. Hinton Tel: (09) 387 2237. January. ROYAL MARINES ASSOCIATION WESTERN ROYAL - FORCES ASSOOATION (BRANCH 1210 W.A.) AUSTRALIA President: N Jarrett, 208 Mirrabooka Avenue, Mir• President: C.W. Agate, 5 Millgate Road, Balga, 6061 . rabooka, 6061 . Tel: 349 0740. Secretary: M ~ s A Oldham, Tel: 3421383. Secretary: J.G. Buxton, BEM, 2 Nangetty Unit 6/4 Pearson Place, f=loreat Park. Tel: 387 6241. Street, lnnaloo, 6018. Tel: 446 4320. Committee meets Meetings are held monthly. Please phone our Chairman Seaview Tavern, South Terrace, Fremantle, at 2000 hrs, for details, 276 3564. second Monday each month. General meeting same hour and place, last Monday each mon~h . ROYAL AUSTRALIAN AIR FORCE ASSOCIATION· Eight branches and seven affiliated groups meet mon• ROYAL REGIMENT OF FUSILIERS ASSOCIATION thly et the Air Force Memorial Estat~, Bull Creek Drive, Chairman: Mr P. Norris, 72 James Street, Gosnells, ~ Bull Creek, where a fully licensed club is open to 6010. Tel: 398 4508. Secretary: Mr S Kent, Unit 21/99 members daily. Further information from State Owtram Road, Armadale, 6112. Tel: 399 7375. Meets se- • Secretary. Telephone 332 4444. cond Wednesday of each month, 7.30 pm, at ANZAC House. ROYAL AUSTRALIAN ARMY NURSING CORPS SUBMARINE OLD COMRADES' ASSOCIATION OF ASSOCIATION WA BRANCH WESTERN AUSTRALIA President: Miss Lyn Pearton, 4 San Rosa Road, President: A. Tyson, 12 Kooyong Road, Rivervale, 6103. Wanneroo 6065. Tel: 405 2537. Secretary: Mrs.Oiga Tel: 361 0567.. Sec retary: M.E. Pearson, Unit 9, 4 Mann• Gr~ig, 9 Napier RROYAL AUSTRALIAN NAVY CORVETTES Box 251, Mundaring, WA 6073. General Meetings: To be ASSOCIATION (WA) held on 1st Monday of every month except in December State President: Mr B. Edmondson, 3 Moness Place, and January when in recess. Venue RSL Club, ANZAC Shelley 6155. Tel: 457 5620. State Secretary: J. House, Perth. Llatenlng Poat-Autumn 11U- Pege 75 PAMMOUNT TR~\JEL ·:. : . .Adelaide Your travel specialists Paringa CONTACT US NOW I Motel for all your travel requirements Cruising: have you seen our special R.S.L Top-class Rememberance Cruise (see Insert this Issue for details) accommodation European Tours. Asian Holidays. Travel within in the heart of Australia. America & Canada - Have you been to the Festival City Alaska m • 45 LUXURY & EXECUTIVE SUITES, WITH SPA AND VIEW We hove speclollncentlves for o/1 R.S.L •EXC~DBCORTHROUGHOUT Members • MOTEL FOR BUSINFSS, HONEYMOON AND DISABLED • TEA & COFFEE FACILITIES IN ALL ROOMS PARAMOUNT • EACH ROOM HAS EN-SUITE, COLOUR TV, ~COND , DIRECT D~ TELEPHONE, TR~El MUSIC, REFRIGERATOR, RADIO CLOCK 24 boon Receptloa &mee AUENDALE SQUARE 77 ST GEORGE'S TERRACE, Telephone TEL: (08) 231 1000 PERTH. WESTERN AUSTRALIA 6000 325 2144 UC. NUMUR ITA00276 \ 15 HINDLEY ST, ADELAIDE

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THE BURMA STAR ASSOCIATION (WESTERN ~: WAAAF BRANCH - RAAFA ASSOCIATION AUSTRALIAN BRANCH) President: Nancy Passmore, Unit 236 Dakota House, President: Mr John M. Start, 2 Alice Road, AFM Estate, Bullcreek, 6155. Tel: 310 1099. Secretary: Roleystone 6111 . Tel: 397 5587. Honorary Moira Ball, 11 Monaco Avenue, North Lake, 6163. Tel: Secretary: Lt. Col. R.M.K. (Ken) Currion (Retd), 453 33.1 1496. Meets 2nd Monday each month at Memorial Abernethy Road, Cloverdale 6105. 1'el: 277 5753. House, Air Force Memorial Estate, Bullcreek. Note: No Meets third Wednesday each month in the Victoria meeting .held in J~nuary . Meeting time 7.30 pm. Cross Room at A~ZAC Club, Perth, at 7.30pm. WRAAC ASSOCIATION (WESTERN THE BURMA,STAR ASSOCIATION (WESTERN AUSTRALIA) AUSTRALIA BRANCH) President: Mrs Penny Stewart, 8/51 Alexander President: Mr T.J. (Tom) Welch, 6 Bushel! Place, Ar• Drive, Mt Lawley 6050. Tel: 271 9041. Secretary: dross, 6153. Tel: 364 4139. Honorary Secretary: Lt Col .Miss Helen Tair, 2 Chedworth Way, Eden Hill, WA R.M.K.' (Ken) Currion, (Retd), 453 Abernethy Road, .6054. Tel: 276 6155, A/H: 378 3292, P.O. Box 6149, Cloverdale, 6105. Tel:, 2n 5753. Meets third Wednes• East Perth W.A. 6004. day eactJ month in the Victoria Cross Room, at ANZAC 'Z' SPECIAL UNIT ASSOCIATION OF WA Club, Perth, at 7.30 pm. Meetings as arranged by Committee. President: Lt Col E.W. Dubberlin EO RL JP, 17 Hotham Street, Meltham, THE ROYAL AUSTRALIAN ARMOURED CORPS 6053. Tel: 271 1406. Secretary!Treasurer: B.C. Long. ASSOCIATION . Tel: 271 5766. President: F.C. Dunlop, 31A Munta Way, Nollamara, 'Z' SPECIAL UNIT (AUST.) INC. 6061. Tel: 349 3952. Secretary: R.J. McMahon, 32 Chairman: Jack Sue, Tel: 321 4979/4771 . Secretary: Toorak Road, Rivervale. 6103. Tel: 361 4806. Treasurer: Colin Ledger. Tel: 293 2026. Reg. Office, P.O. Box J.D. Deykin, 9 Throssell Street, Dalkeith, 6009. Tel: 386 490, Kalar:nund~ 6076. 3795. 1ST AUSTRALIAN PARACHUTE BATTALION THE ROYAL NAVAL ASSOCIATION PERT ~ President: Laurie Curtis, 38 Amberton Avenue, Gir• (WESTERN AUSTRALIA) BRANCH rawheen, WA, 6064. 342 4430. Secretary: Alan Camp• Chairman: Mr Denis Roy Porter, Lot 4, Connell bell, 10 Halgania W.ay, Duncraig, WA, 6023. 448 4442:· Avenue, Martin 6110. Tel: 490 2136. Vice Chairman: 2/1-2/2 PIONEERS W.A. Mr G. Thomas, 35 Northmorr Road, Eden Hill6054. Chairman: LA. Preedy, 152 Keightley Road, Tel: 279 7653. Hon Secretary: Mrs DorothyV. Rawe, Shenton Park. W.A. 6008. Tel: 381 6294. Meetings: 20 Elmslie Street, Orelia 6-167. Tel: 419 4749. Hon To be held at ANZAC House on third Friday in Treasurer: Mr C. Elkington, 26 Dryandra Crescent, March, July and Nove~~er in ANZAC Club. Greenmount 6056. Tel: 294 3652. Meetings are held at ANZAC House, 28 St. George's Terrace, Perth on 2/2ND COMMANDO ASSOCIATION the 3rd Wednesday of each month, commencing at President: A. Campbell, 4A Frobisher Avenue, 7pm. Sorrento. Tel: 447 0364. Secretary: J.W. Carey, 1~ Stoddart Way, Bateman. Tel: 332 7050. Meetings THIRTY NINERS' ASSOCIATION held on second Tuesday of each month at 1 0.30 am Meets ANZAC House, 12 noon, 4th Wednesday each at ANZAC Club. month. State President: J.P. Hall, AM, BEM, JP Unit A/3 2ND/3RD AUST. L T.A:A. REGIMENT Hellam Grove, Booragoon. Tel: 364 7776. State ASSOCIATION (W.A. BRAN(tH) Secretary: Mrs F.E. Johnson, OAI\1, 38 Renwick Street, President: W.G. Connor, 6 Exton Place, Spearwood South Perth. Tel: 367 5949. For further information con• WA6163. Tel: 418 3051 . Secretary: G.G. F.ellows, 15 tact either of the above. Martell Street, Warnbro WA 6169. Tal: 593 1273. Treasurer: G .P.M . Howat, 20 Milne St reet, TOTALLY & PERMANENTLY D!SABLED SOLDIERS' Bayswater WA 6053. Tel: 271 5352. Meetings as ASSOCIATION - arranged by committee. TPI Memorial House, Bag Lot 2 PO Box, Como, WA, 6152. President: E.J. Ahern. J'el: 450 6428 Annual 2/3RD MACHINE GUN BATTALION General Meeting, second Tuesday in December, 1.00 ASSOCIATION pm, TPI House. Secretary: H Davey. Committee meets when necessary. Presiden t: K.E. Eckermann, 31 Tranquil Road, Kelmscott 6111 . Tel: VIETNAM VETERANS ASSOCIATION OF 390 6072. Secretary: F.J. (Banjo) Binstead, 101 Star. AUSTRALIA (WA BRANCH) Street, Carlisle 6101 . Tel: 361 8762. President: Mr Rob Cox. Tel: (09) 332 4964. Vice Presi• 2/4TH MACHINE GUN BATTALION AIF dent: Mr Lachlan lrvine. Tel: (09) 370 3011 . Secretary: ASSOCIATION Mrs Vera Wragg. Tel: (09) 276 7665. Treasurer: Mr Dems President: P.R. Tomkins, 2 Devling Place, Morley. Oillon. Tel: (09) 291 9059. Meetings every other month, Tel: 276 8514. Secretary: C.J. McPherson, 24 interested persons, please contact any of the .above. To Rosemead Avenue, Beechboro 6~3 . Tel: 279 9838. be held at room 17 Peninsular Centre, 219 Railway Meetings ANZAC House, third Tuesday each Parade, Maylands. month, 10 am. Llatenlng Poat-Autumn 1Ht-Pege n RSL MEMBERS: The New Proprietors:· John wegner and · · Mark Knight welcome all old-and new customers to :. ' • • • •• :. ') • •I :. .\ 9TH - 15TH APRIL, 1989

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2/7 AUSTRALIAN FIELD REGIMENT '16TH BATTALION (THE CAMERON HIGHLANDERS ASSOCIATION. ASSOCIATION OF WA) President· J.P. Stokes, 23 Gairloch Street President: Mr Phil Samuels, 9 Clanmel Road, Floreat, Applecross, 6153. Tel: 3651933. Secretary: Trevor 6014. Secretary: H. Glyn Mawson, 9 Jenkins Place, Chappell, 16 Beverley Terrace, South Guildford, Wembley Downs, 6019. Tel: 341 3926. Annual Dinner 6055. Tel: 277 8552. Meets first Tuesday each and three socials as advised. month, except January, at ANZAC House at 11 .00 a.m. 44TH BATTALION ASSOCIATION ·committee .meets when called. Annual reunion on ad• 2/13TH FIELD AMBULANCE ASSOCIATION vice. President: R Collins, 134 Rosebery Street, Bed• President: A Jamieson, 53 Valencia Avenue, Chur· ford. Tel: 271 4448. chlands. Tel: 446 4591 . Secretary: L McCarthy, 31 Mar• radong Street,, Coolblnla. Tel: 444 1927. Details of 48TH BATTALION ASSOCIATION mee~ings- contact Secretary. President: D. McLean, Unit 2/50 Endeavour Avenue, Easom, 568 Marmion 2/16TH BATTALION ASSOCIATION Bullcreek, 6155. Secretary: T.H. Street, Booragoon, 6154. Tel: 330 7387. Meetings and President: W. Walker, 1~ Packham Road, Hamilton Hill, 6163. ·Tel: 418 1546. Secretary: G. G. McKenzie, EO, luncheon held at the Carlton Hotel, 248 Hay Street East JP, 681 Karrinyup Road, Stirling, 6021 . 344 2287. at 11 .30 am on the third Monday of each month. Treasurer: Mr W. F. Cousins, 128 Sussex Street, East 460 SQUADRON RAAF ASSOCIATION (WA) Victoria Park, 6101 . Editor-Pigeon Post:. M. T. Jarvis, President: W.E.M. (Gerry) Bateman, DFC, 221 432 Cambridge Street, Floreat Park,/ 6104. Tel: South Terrace, Como W.A. 6152. Tel: 367 3063. 387 4419. Committee meets first Wednesday each Secretary: N.B. Johnson, 63 Kirwan Street, Floreat month at ANZAC House at 10.30 a.m. Park 6014. Tel: 387 4229. Treasurer: T.R. Gallop, 19 2/28TH BATTALION· 24TH ANTI-TANK COY Felstead Crescent, Hamersley 6022. Tel: 447 4037. President: F Warner, 85 Dyson Street, South Perth, Meetings are held four times a year. 6151. Tel: 367 1169. Secretary: Mr W A Carlton, 190 19\0 DUNKIRK VETE~NS ASSOCIATION Coode Street, Como, 6152. Tel: 367 4016. Annual Reu• WESTERN AUSTRALIA BRANCH nion: to be advised. Meeting place " First Tuesday each month 'North Perth 2132ND BATTALION ASSOCIATION (WA) Bowling Club' 1.30 pm:" President: A.S. Porter. Tel: 342 President: F.J. (Fenton) Smith, 184 Shaftesbury Avenue, 8078. SecretaryfTreasurer: Peter W Hessell, 24 Myindee Bedford, 6052. Tel: 271 6492. Secretary: Col. Edmiston, Way, Nollamara, 6061. Tel: 344 1756. 54 St Andrews Way, Duncraig 6023. Tel: 447 7984. 7 ARMY TROOPS COY RAE ASSOCIATION President: Neil Durston, 17 Berkeley Cres., Floreat Park. Tel: 387 2205. Secretary: Alex Wallace, 35 Nolan Way, Bateman. Tel: 332 4353. Annual Reunion, last Friday of September. About 60 attend each year. Past members most welcome. 1OTH LIGHT HORSE ASSOCIATION AIF Meets socially first and third Friday each month, ANZAC Club, 12.00 pm. AGM: l ast Friday in"'ugust. President: Roy. Caporn, 51 Al~xander Drive, Mount Lawley. Tel: 271 8412. Secretary and Treasurer: R. Byrne, 2 Laughton Way, Leeming. Tel: 332 8004.

11TH & 2/11TH AIF BATTALIONS ASSOCIATION President: L. Sullivan, Unit 189 Mustang House, A.F.M. Estate Bullcreek, 6153. Tel: 332 8692. Secreta;y/Treasurer: J.C. Watson, 686 Canning Highway, Applecross, 6153. Tel: 364 2126. Committee meets third Tuesday each month, 2.15 pm, 605 Well• ington Street, Pertll, 1st Floor. 11TH DIVISION SIGNALS ASSOCIATION For enquiries contact: President: Lt Col O.R. Videan, 23 Halley Street, lnnaloo, 6018 Tel: 446 6304. Secretary: Ron Hutchings, 21 Melbourne Way, Mortey, 6062. Tel: 276 3158. Regular meetings held at 150 Harborne Street, Wembley. Listening Post-Autumn 1981-Page 79 Wetta Soil is -the water saver! As reliable as the rake. As helpful as the hoe. Keen gardeners across Australia look to Wetta Soli as an indispensable part of their garden tool kit.

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