(Branch of NZAHAA Incorporated) THE PLAINSMAN (Newsletter of the New Zealand Antique Arms Association Canterbury Incorporated) President: [email protected] Treasurer: [email protected] or [email protected] Association Rep: [email protected] Association Meetings: last Thursday of each Month Parade Room, Riccarton Park Race Course 7.30pm (Except December, no meeting) PO Box 694, Rangiora 7440 web site: www.antiquearms.co.nz Coming events: May 31st – Visit History Centre at Burnham, LoTM MNO June 9th – SSANZ Guns Show, Whangarei 28th – LoTM PQR – Guest Speaker John F short talk about Dresden, Dave T short report “Wot I dun on me ‘oliday” July – 21st MAMS - 26th Quiz Night, LoTM STU Aug – TBA, LoTM VWX Sep – 15th Branch Auction, Displays and Sales Tables. Frank to do adverts for E-gazette and Gazette. To attract some members to submit their high-class items, advertising will be at a higher standard than usual. Friday night set up (late). Details TBA. Winning display gets annual subs paid. The dates at Riccarton Raceway are subject to confirmation. Alternate dates in September to be considered by Committee if necessary. - 27th AGM and presentation of finances followed by monthly meeting Guest Speaker TBA, LotM YZA Guest Speakers are subject to change, come to meetings to get confirmation. Please note the following instructions regarding the May meeting: Burnham Historical Centre: Frank advised that we had permission to enter the Burnham Military Camp and the Historical Centre, however there are some rules we have to follow: a. Everyone MUST have photo identification. b. Everyone to meet outside the main gate on Aylesbury Road at 7:30pm. Do not park directly in front of the gate. c. At 7:45, we will then move enmass in our vehicles to the History Centre. PLEASE NOTE anyone arriving after this time will NOT be allowed to enter Burnham Military Camp. d. The meeting will follow the usual monthly format. After the meeting there will be a talk about the Centre and a guided tour. e. There will still be LotM, HOWEVER please do NOT bring weapons or ammo to the meeting. f. After the meeting, we are to leave in one group, should you have to leave early then speak to Frank. HELP! I would be grateful if the following could correct their email address. If YOU know any of these people please tell them about their email address needing to be updated, they haven’t received a newsletter and goodness knows what else, for four months: Current Corrected [email protected] No new address on file. [email protected] No new address on file. [email protected] No new address on file. [email protected] No new address on file. We started with 23 members on this list. However, thanks to Kat, some members emails have been updated. When you pay your subs, please update your contact details, I would be grateful if you could let me know as well, thanks. My contact is: [email protected] Meetings: New Zealand Antique Arms Association Canterbury Incorporated (Branch of NZAHAA) Monthly Meeting 26 April 2018 Riccarton Park Opened: 8pm with Graeme B reading the Ode, Last Post was played, a minutes silence was observed followed by Reveille being played. Present: 50 Apologies: John A, John F, John H, Robbie T, Alex B, Malcolm B, Guy B, Wayne A, Paul W. Visitors: Hugh W, Liam B, Phil L, Hamish H, Mike B (4th visit), John N, William S, Scott B Previous Minutes: Taken as read. Matters Arising: Website – At last month’s committee meeting it was decided to get the branch website running again. An informal meeting was held with branch member Mike B, Mike has agreed to get the site set up with others being responsible for updating the site, with newsletters, photos, auction and contact details etc., after discussion it was Proposed Rod W, that we proceed with the move forward to with the website set up by Mike B, Seconded Wayne G Carried. Treasurers Report: Bank Account Balances as at 26 Apr 2018: Non-profit account – $ 6750.46 Simple Saver - $ 6769.77 Unusual Expenditure: Nil Subs Owing 2018: National: $ 1760.00 Canterbury: $ 1975 Subs Owing 2017: National: $ 2675.00 Canterbury: $ 3306.00 Money to be banked: Subs: $1070.00 Raffle: $ 17.00 Kat advised the meeting that she would be available to help sort out any problems that members may have, also her contact details are at the top of the newsletter. Branch Reports: Library: NTR Branch Rep: spoke about the recent AGM in Invercargill, range use was considered, it is hoped that Canterbury Br will participate in next year’s Postal Shoot. The auction was well attended, prices realised seemed to be high. Shooting: ANZAC Shoot this weekend, dress accordingly, also BP Breechloading Rosebowl, also there is a new trophy to competed for, thanks to Rod W and Hugh B. Coming Events: Military Day on weekend 28-29 Apr at the Ryman, Charles Upham Retirement Village, Rangiora. MAMS will be held in July, those wishing to book a sales table, put on a display etc., please contact David H or Graeme B. General Business: NIL Meeting closed: 8:35pm The MOA then commenced, with some 90 items for auction, thanks to the vendors and spirited bidding by members. ~o0o~ New Zealand Antique Arms Association Canterbury Incorporated (Branch of NZAHAA) Committee Meeting 9 May 2018 Papanui RSA Open: 7:06pm Present: Rod W, Dave T, Murray R, Adam C, David H, Mike H, Wayne W, Glenn M, Kat E, Graeme B, Frank McK, Anders G. Apologies: Paul D, John A. AGENDA 1. Web page, moving forward. Mike B is putting stuff together to get the website sorted over the next couple of weeks. It is hoped that this will be sorted in time to get the details on about the September Auction. 2. Membership process and fees going forward and how we deal with the outstanding fees 2017/18 Notice to go into the next Newsletter advising members that they will have until June to clear their outstanding subs. Also put a blank invoice in the next newsletter for members to complete. 3. Our Auction in Sept: Team to action the Who/How/when; Frank has volunteered to be the co-ordinator of this auction, with him will be Mike and Graeme. Mike to do the photography and all will write up the item descriptions. Commission who pays and how much? There will be a 10% commission charged to the purchaser up to $1000, to a maximum of $100. 4. New members: Five new members application were approved Scott Barber, Hugh Wallace, Heath Hawkin, Wayne Grigg, Brendon Whittlestone. 5. Future meetings Guest Speakers etc? Burnham Historical Centre: Frank advised that we had permission to enter the Burnham Military Camp and the Historical Centre, however there are some rules we have to follow: a. Everyone MUST have photo identification. b. Everyone to meet outside the main gate on Aylesbury Road at 7:30pm. Do not park directly in front of the gate. c. At 7:45, we will then move en mass in our vehicles to the History Centre. PLEASE NOTE anyone arriving after this time will NOT be allowed to enter Burnham Military Camp. d. The meeting will follow the usual monthly format. After the meeting there will be a talk about the Centre and a guided tour. e. There will still be LotM, HOWEVER please do NOT bring weapons or ammo to the meeting. f. After the meeting, we are to leave in one group, should you have to leave early then speak to Frank. 6. Plus any additional items from floor: a. It was decided to invest $5000 in a Term Investment (better interest rate.) b. It was decided that the branch should enter the NZAHAA Postal Shoot. 1. Rod to speak with the regular shooters 2. Kat to get the targets. 3. Graeme to obtain a copy of the revised rules. Closure: 8:45pm Presidents Pen By now a few of you would have enjoyed an early morning shoot at our feathered friends the ducks I wish you well in your endeavours and stay safe out there. It was good to see some new faces last month at the auction and some fierce bidding and haggling was observered over those precious items. The members who required name badges have been forwarded for production and soon you will be called by your name and not …. digger or short arse etc. As Kat the Secretary mentioned the other night please if you have any membership issues regarding payment of fees or not receiving material please do not hesitate to give her a call or email, Kat is only too willing to help out to insure everyone is receiving what they require. I look forward to catching up at the end of the month Once again keep your powder dry Rod Wilcock President I would be grateful of some assistance, are there any uniform, medal or badge collectors, or whatever who would be prepared to write an article to go in the space “Editorial” thanks – Ed Editorial 1918: Spring Offensive and Advance to Victory In 1918, a series of major German and Allied offensives broke the stalemate of trench warfare on the Western Front, resulting in the near-collapse of the German Army and the end of the fighting before the end of the year. Key dates - 1918 21 March: Germans launch spring offensive 24 March: NZ Division move from Ypres to Somme to fill gap in British line 7-29 April: NZ units involved in the Battle of the New Zealand machine gunners near Colincamps, June Lys 1918 (ATL, 1/2-013259-G) 29 August: NZ Division enters Bapaume 29 September-1 October: NZers help break through Hindenburg Line 4 November: NZ troops capture Le Quesnoy 11 November: Armistice signed with Germany 20 December: NZ Division begins occupation duties in Cologne New Zealand units played their part in the Allies’ final push for victory, helping to breach the main German defence system – the Hindenburg Line – and capturing the walled town of Le Quesnoy during the last weeks of the war.