REVEille caring for the veteran community | WINTER edition 2013
The price of liberty is eternal vigilance
RSL House
Ex-Service Organisations
106 Memorial Ave, Maroochydore Phone: 07 5443 1719 Fax: 07 5443 7551 email: rslhouse@maroochyrsl.com.au
These groups meet regularly in RSL House, please feel welcome to attend.
Office Hours
For more information about upcoming meetings refer to page 22. EDA Association - third Thursday at 9.30am
Monday to Friday 9.00am - 4.00pm
Ex-Service Women’s Association - first Thursday, 10.00am chat, 10.30am meeting
Museum Hours
Legacy Laurel Club - fourth Friday at 9.00am
Monday to Friday 9.00am - 2.00pm
LEAGUE Monthly Meeting Third Monday of the month at 2.00pm
National Service Association - second Tuesday, 9.00am chat, 10.00am meeting Naval Association - second Sunday at 10.30am TPI Association - third Wednesday at 10.30am War Widows Guild - fourth Monday at 9.00am Women’s Auxiliary - first Monday, 9.30am chat, 10.00am meeting
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Contents Notice to all Sub Branch Members..............3 President’s Report........................................4 CEO’s Report...............................................5 Welfare Report..............................................6 A Love Story of 70 Years..............................8
NOTICE to all sub branch members The first half of 2013 has seen a steady increase in our membership with a total at time of writing of 802 financial members. In the lead up to ANZAC Day, we saw an increase in people joining the Sub Branch, and in particular younger veterans which is very pleasing. We are looking at ways to better enhance our communication with League Members to keep you in the know about upcoming events, activities, and meetings, as well as any information applicable to veterans, and membership renewals. We certainly welcome any suggestions you may have regarding ways in which you would like to receive information. Don’t forget, that as a League Member we can also assist you with pension and welfare matters, as well as providing information on other Ex-Service Organisations and getting you connected with them. If you have any enquiries relating to your League Membership, please contact RSL House on 07 5443 1719. Pip Hindle League Administration Manager and Membership Officer
New Wreath..................................................9 ANZAC Day 2013.......................................10 Candy Sutton - New Member Profile.........12 The Power of Mateship..............................13 Discovery of ANZAC Negatives.................14 Operation Anode........................................18 A Soldier’s Diary.........................................20 Meetings.....................................................22 Joke............................................................23
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President’s Report Now that the elections are over it is back to business. I would like to thank Les D’Alton for his leadership and tenacity during the amalgamation. It has been no easy feat to bring together the Maroochydore RSL Sub Branch and the Maroochy RSL Club. It took a good CEO to ensure the new association got off to a sound footing and I thank Harvey Fewings for his role. The amalgamation process was achieved in a relatively short period of time and the new association has set in place the foundations for a very successful club now and into the future. To ensure that Maroochy RSL continues to stay at the forefront of the Club industry in Queensland the board has appointed Clare Paton to the role of CEO replacing Harvey Fewings. This appointment took effect on 1 May 2013. It is imperative that Maroochy RSL continues with its good governance and as a result the Finance Committee will be chaired by Geoff Opray, the Compliance Committee by Don Ison and the League Committee by myself. ANZAC Day celebrations this year saw an overall increase in numbers attending the Dawn and Main Service. In particular there was an increase of young veterans attending our activities. The future of the RSL is in their hands and I extend an invitation to our young veterans to join the Maroochydore RSL Sub Branch. I wish to convey on behalf of the board a special thank you to all the volunteers and Maroochy RSL staff who assisted prior to and on ANZAC Day to ensure a very successful day for the Maroochydore RSL Sub Branch. Michael Liddelow Maroochy RSL President
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CEO’s Report Having taken up the Maroochy RSL CEO appointment on 1 May, this is the first report I greet you in this position, a position that I am humbled and privileged to assume. At the same time, we also welcome a new Board of Directors of the amalgamated entity, a group of ladies and gentlemen who bring with them a plethora of RSL and commercial experience and skills to ensure the stewardship of Maroochy RSL is in safe hands. As we move forward, it is essential that we are all working together to ensure the welfare of veterans, young and old, is the primary driving factor behind everything we do. We have our commercial reality but this is offset by the positive efforts we do for the veteran community and the wider community at large. It is incumbent on us to ensure we are putting the planks in place to build awareness of the efforts of RSL House and encourage service men and women to join. Before we enter the winter months, it is appropriate we pause for reflection of ANZAC Day and the significant event it is in our calendar. We had a record number of current and ex-service men and women and their families in attendance, commemorating the day at the Dawn and Morning Services and the Marching Parade, followed by fellowship in The Avenue Bar. A tremendous team effort, led by the RSL House team of staff and volunteers, and supported by volunteer staff from the commercial arm, ensured the day ran seamlessly. A sincere thank you to all staff, volunteers and participants who contributed their time and effort to make this day a success. We all have the opportunity to contribute and ensure that every effort is made to be positive and respectful of ourselves, each other and our members and guests. My team and I look forward to working with you to make Maroochydore RSL Sub Branch the best it can be. Clare Paton CEO
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Welfare Report
Ian (Caboolture Museum), Faye Kelk, Neal ‘Prickles’ Longden, Len Brewer and Alan Kelk.
As we approach the second half of 2013 I would like to take a look back at the work the welfare team have put in over the last five months and the support they provided to the veterans and their families. A few of the duties carried out are as follows: Welfare Officer Office Visits Home Visits SCPH Visits No of visits Patients seen Nursing Home Visits No of visits Residents seen Transport/Social Support No of Requests carried out Poppy Service No of Services Cenotaph Maintenance 2 volunteers
16 23 39 459 12 118 55 10 440 hours
Defence Service Homes Insurance Scheme (DSHIS) If you are an Australian veteran, a serving member of the ADF, a Reservist, or a widow/ widower of any of these persons you can insure your home through the Defence Service Homes Insurance Scheme. This scheme offers you building insurance with a diverse coverage including flood and action of the sea at cost-effective premiums, no excess (except earthquakes and some accidental damage), flexible payment at no extra cost, premium customer service. In addition there is also insurance cover available such as car, content, caravan, and travel to name a few. For more information on home and other insurance products please contact DSHIS on 1300 552 662 or visit www.dsh.gov.au. For information on home loans and subsidies, please contact the DSH National Processing Centre on 1800 722 000 (free call) or DHOAS on 1300 434 627, alternatively visit www.dhoas.gov.au. Information and all DVA factsheets can be sought from your local Maroochydore VAN office, and on the DVA website at www.dva.gov.au.
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Kuluin Regis Anzac Day Service Sub Branch member, John Knight (L) shows his photography work taken at the Regis Kuluin ANZAC Day service alongside Skip Antony (R) our Sub Branch volunteer who provided the service on the day. Flanders Fields In 1914, Flanders Fields was the scene of the First World War and for four long years, homes and fields were turned into a battlefield. Over a million soldiers were wounded, missing or killed in action. Countless citizens became refugees and entire cities and villages were destroyed. Since 1928, the daily Last Post still takes place at Menin Gate (Ypres) showing that the memories shall never fade and the burning aspiration for peace continues to flourish. On behalf of the Sub Branch I would like to thank Yasna Hawthorn (franchisee from LJ Hooker Mooloolaba) and her family, who had the privilege to remember the ANZACs at the Menin Gate (Ypres) Dawn Service on ANZAC Day, and kindly laid a plaque on behalf of the Maroochydore RSL Sub Branch.
Caboolture Warplane Museum First Sub Branch Outing Fifteen members and guests had a fabulous time on their first Sub Branch outing to the Caboolture Warplane Museum, followed on with lunch at Caboolture RSL. A museum with its main focus on WW1 aircraft have cleverly restored their aircraft to flying condition providing a uniqueness that not many museums can provide. They are used regularly in air shows and displays around the country. This along with a vast array of the different collections of engines, wartime exhibits and other memorabilia provided a fantastic opportunity to reminisce, reflect and gain some knowledge from the volunteers of the museum. Next Sub Branch Member Outing The Ginger Factory One of the Sunshine Coast’s iconic tourist attractions, the Ginger Factory in Yandina is our next scheduled outing for the Sub Branch Members. Take a leisurely walk through the gardens, jump on the Ginger Train, take a trip round the world on the Overboard water ride or have a browse round the heritage-style shopping village of Ginger Town. Look out for more info and date in the near future. Sharon Moore Maroochy RSL Welfare Manager Reveille WINTER edition 2013 | 07
WALLY AND FREDA -
A LOVE STORY OF 70 YEARS Ninety-two-year-old retired war veteran Wally Gibbons is still looking out for his mates. Each Friday he visits one of four local nursing homes to spend the afternoon with other retired Australian troops. Wally has played an important part in supporting Maroochy RSL, volunteering his time to the Maroochydore Sub Branch since August 2007 and has been a Maroochydore Sub Branch member for nearly twenty years. This true romantic is celebrating his 70th wedding anniversary with his beautiful wife Freda this year. Wally first laid eyes on his true love Freda at a barn dance in Brisbane just one week before he departed for active service in World War II in the Middle East. “Another digger and I knew we wouldn’t have the chance to do anything like that for a while so we decided to go to a dance and that’s where I met Freda. “I was with a group and saw this pretty girl across the circle and asked her to dance.” Wally and Freda hit it off with an instant connection but found it hard to be apart when Wally had to leave the country so soon. “She asked me if she could write me a letter while I was overseas,” he said. “I told her to take the chance but knew the mail probably wouldn’t reach me.”
It was during that week in May 1942 that Wally got down on one knee and asked Freda to marry him. Wally and Freda were over the moon and excited to begin a long and happy life together. Unfortunately Wally then had to depart again for the Middle East but returned in May 1943 for another week of leave so on May 15 they married. Every year since, without fail, Wally gives Freda red roses for their anniversary although Wally cheekily says “pansies would have been cheaper!” Wally believes the secret to a long and happy marriage is cooperation, love and trust. “Just love her and never stop loving her,” is Wally’s advice for married couples. The happy couple also received a letter from the Queen to congratulate them on their long and love filled marriage. Wally and Freda spent their 70th year anniversary with all their friends and family in May.
Much to Wally’s surprise he safely received his letter and Freda continued to write to Wally throughout his time overseas. When Wally returned home he was given a week’s leave and decided to “look that pretty girl up”. 08 | MAROOCHY RSL - caring for the veteran community
NEW WREATH The new wreath was installed and a short dedication ceremony was conducted by Padre Ern Sabel AM on Tuesday 23 April; in time for the ANZAC day celebrations. The new wreath was commissioned by award-winning Coast sculpture of wrought iron, Jan Calder in line with Hugh Anderson’s original design. It weighs approximately 100kg and is manufactured from marine grade stainless steel and has 380 handmade individual leaves on the outer wreath with a further 12 leaves on the attached wattle. The letters Lest We Forget are hand cut from bronze. The wreath has been hand painted to best reflect the changing colours of our gum leaves and includes six sprigs of wattle. It has been finished with a cleat coating to best protect it from our harsh coastal elements.
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ANZAC DAY 2013
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CANDY SUTTON -
NEW YOUNG MEMBER PROFILE Candy is one of Maroochydore RSL Sub Branch’s youngest members who constantly commits her time to volunteer for ANZAC Day and other commemorative activities. On ANZAC Day 2013 Candy proudly marched in the Flag Party with the support of her three biggest fans; her husband Corey and her two beautiful children Zayden and Dekota. Choosing to follow in her Grandfather’s footsteps, Candy joined the Royal Australian Navy in March 2002. Candy served as a Steward for eight years before being posted to the Sunshine Coast as a Recruitment Officer in 2010. She grew up in North Brisbane and said she always had a keen interest to join the Navy since she was quite young. “It was always an option for me, especially after speaking to my Grandfather about his time as a seaman. He was a large influence in my life,” she said. Candy applied to join the Navy during her final year of high school. She became a Sailor in March 2002 and completed her training with the HMAS Cerberus in Victoria. Her training over several months included both practical experience and classroom lessons to prepare her for the Navy. Describing it as very challenging, Candy said her training was also a great chance to meet and bond with other recruits, so she appreciated the importance of the recruitment process, both for the Navy and the individuals who sign up. A further ten weeks of employment category training with HMAS Cerberus followed and after that Candy was posted to Sydney as a Steward for several months before boarding the Kanimbla for her first true Navy experience.
“As a Steward my core role was hospitality, I did everything from assisting with meals to running mess dinners, table service at functions and occasionally cabin service;” she remembers. “I went on to work on a number of different vessels during this time and travelled to countries including Indonesia, Singapore, India and New Zealand. I really enjoyed all the aspects of my time at sea.” It was her posting to Cairns in 2008 that provided her experience in fleet logistics and support. That set her up well for her posting two years later to the Sunshine Coast to work in recruitment. As well as the varied career opportunities within the Navy, Candy says it was an unparalleled chance to travel widely at a young age. “I was very keen to travel when I left school but knew I’d have to work to save, so I feel I got the best of both worlds on joining the Navy. My outlook about the many advantages of working in the defence forces has equipped me well to recruit other young people to the job,” she said. “It has been a fantastic experience overall, I’ve made many lifelong friends and would highly recommend that every young Australian consider the contribution they can make by joining the defence forces.” Candy is currently working as a recruitment officer on the Sunshine Coast.
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THE POWER OF MATESHIP Mateship is one of the major focuses of Maroochy RSL and so the Mates4Mates initiative of RSL (Queensland Branch) is a priority for our support. Mates4Mates is a fully independent and not-for-profit organisation, without political or religious affiliation, that was formed to support Defence Force personnel and their families to re-establish their lives on returning to civilian life. It also supports the families of those who do not return from war. Based on the power of mateship, the concept is to look after current and ex-serving personnel and families bearing a physical or mental burden. Mates4Mates offers rehabilitation services to enable returned service men and women to refocus on what they can achieve next in their lives and realise their goals. It ensures that there is always a mate to look out for them when needed, ensuring that they and their families have the support they deserve for any immediate or longer term needs. The Mates4Mates program has enlisted support from several well-known Great Mates, including some high profile Australians such as actor Hugh Jackman, athletes Pat Rafter and Natalie Cook, as well as several politicians, sporting legends and everyday Australians who honour the concept of mateship. Maroochy RSL is supporting Mates4Mates by getting involved in events and rallying fundraising to help to widen the range and reach of the services it offers to returning soldiers and families.
Mates4Mates Fundraising Events RSL Soldiers Kokoda When: Wednesday July 17 Where: Pupua New Guinea Start: 17 July 2013 End:
26 July 2013
Sydney to Brisbane Kayak When: Sunday August 18 Where: Open Seas Start: 18 August 2013 End:
8 September 2013
Kilimanjaro When: Thursday October 3 Where: Northern Tanzania, Africa Start: 3 October 2013 End: 6 October 2013
Road 2 Recovery When: Thursday October 31 Where: Townsville, Qld Start: 31st October 2013 End: 11th November 2013
Members and visitors to Maroochy RSL can also show support for their vital work at www.mates4mates.org
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Rare ANZAC photographs uncovered A treasure trove of many priceless images from World Wars I and II has been donated to the Maroochydore RSL Sub Branch for its safe keeping. In May 2012, the Maroochy RSL Military Museum was donated the rare collection of two sets of film negatives and proof sheets by a photographic expert. Michael Lean, who was a photographic expert at QUT Kelvin Grove in the 1980s, was handed the negatives by a female student who asked if they could be developed. He proceeded to print the proofs but she never returned again to see them and could not be contacted. The envelope containing the negatives was addressed to Captain E. Williams who
served in the Army from 19 April 1966 until 11 December 1966. The negatives include many photos taken almost 100 years ago at ANZAC Cove, Egypt and New Guinea. There are also several family photos apparently taken in England and Brisbane. The negatives depict both Australian and New Zealand soldiers and are in very good condition for their age. Michael Lean met Frank and Peni Piper at a Museum conference in early 2012 and following their meeting he visited Maroochydore in May 2012 and donated them to the RSL’s Military Museum. Whilst the Maroochydore Sub Branch is very keen to identify the stories behind each
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photograph, especially of the soldiers at war in Gallipoli, Maroochy RSL President Michael Liddelow says the priority is to locate the original owner and offer to return them. Maroochy RSL Director Drew Wall says most of the 40 previously unseen pictures taken at Gallipoli are in superb condition. “There are shots of the fleet and of diggers in slit trenches,” he says. “There’s one shot of an artillery shell going off on a ridge, as well as of mules carrying the wounded. There is a very poignant photograph of a series of crosses in a gully with a trundle moving past, which is obviously carrying a body - these kinds of images are obviously very, very unique and a fascinating look into the past at a significant time in our history as a nation.” In total the collection includes 202 negatives, only 20 were not in good enough condition to be printed; the remainder would ideally be archived professionally.
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The ANZAC images include images of medical orderlies at work, hospital tents, diggers in trenches, mules carrying injured personnel, the terrain, the evacuation fleet, the beach with debris, grave sites, shells exploding, and many Australian, New Zealand and Indian soldiers. The images in Egypt show troops on leave, the pyramids, the Nile, local Egyptians, football and boxing matches, troops training and warships. The family images date back to around the 1950s and include Stonehenge in England and a Queensland house that may be in Hamilton or Kangaroo Point in Brisbane. The New Guinea images show Australian diggers with native carriers, a Dakota landing
on a mesh runway, a crashed USAF P38 Lightning fighter, and the local conditions of mud and rain. Finally, the 1960s images show RAEME style bush workshops with vehicles, a centurion tank and, notably, a photo of China Beach in Vietnam. After many hours of investigative work, Drew has managed to track down the name of the soldier that took the photographs from 1915. Drew discovered that the World War I negatives belong to 3134 Private George Frederick Cherry who arrived in Gallipoli on August 30, 1915. His research found that the camera that was used to capture these photos was a Kodak Vest Pocket Camera that used a 127 film with
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8 negatives to a roll. This model of camera would have been made between 1912 and 1926. The World War II images are believed to belong to Captain Edward Williams and the Maroochydore RSL Sub Branch is attempting to trace him via the 5 RAR Association, with which he served in Vietnam in 1966. The Sub Branch hopes to locate relatives of both soldiers to seek approval to display the images in the national Australian War Museum. The Maroochydore RSL Sub Branch is extremely grateful to have been donated this exceptional collection which offers rare insights into Australian history.
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OPERATION ANODE SOLOMON ISLANDS
Operation ANODE is the name of the Australian Defence Force (ADF) contribution to the Australian-led Regional Assistance Mission to Solomon Islands (RAMSI). RAMSI’s assistance is known as Operation HELPEM FREN (Pidgin for ‘Helping Friend’). The nations with a military contribution to RAMSI are Australia, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea and Tonga. RAMSI’s mission is to assist the Government of Solomon Islands in the maintenance of security, law and justice, economic governance and improving the machinery of government. The main task for the military component is to be prepared to respond to incidents beyond the capabilities of the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) and RAMSI’s multi-national Participating Police Force (PPF). The deployment of ADF personnel is at the invitation of the Government of Solomon Islands and it aims to ensure the continued success of RAMSI in improving law and order in the Solomon Islands.
The ADF contribution to RAMSI Since the forming of RAMSI in 2003, the number of Australian troops in support has varied depending on the security situation at the time. After the rioting that followed the April 2006 general elections, RAMSI military personnel have continued their contribution to maintaining security in the Solomon Islands. There are currently160 ADF personnel, approximately 115 of which are Reserve and the remaining full-time troops predominantly from NSW-based 8th Brigade and personnel also deploying from multiple units across Army’s 2nd Division. Force elements comprise a Multi-national Headquarters and an Infantry Company with: • One platoon from the ADF; • One platoon rotating between the New Zealand Defence Force and ADF every eight months, currently the ADF; and •
One platoon rotating between Papua New Guinea and Tonga every four months, currently the Papua New Guinea Defence Force (PNGDF).
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HMAS Brunei at anchor in the Solomon Islands. HMAS Brunei, a BALIKPAPAN Class Landing Craft Heavy (LCH) conducts operations in the Solomon Islands. HMAS Brunei is currently one of two LCH’s currenly stationed in the Solomon Islands in support of Operation ANODE – the Australian Defence Force (ADF) contribution to the Australian-led Regional Assistance Mission to the Solomon Islands (RAMSI). The second LCH is HMAS Wewak.
OP Anode - Exercise Boss Lift Corporal Leighton Haywood-Smith and Trooper Trevor Kingston chat to Emmanuel Maepurina, from the Royal Solomon Island Police Force, prior to the Solomon Islands Independence Anniversary at Lawson Tama Stadium which Exercise Boss Lift attended. Civilian employers of Defence Force reservists have experienced first-hand the conditions and challenges faced by their employees whilst serving on operations overseas. Twenty employers recently joined their reservist employees currently deployed to the Solomon Islands in support of Operation Anode. Now in its fourth year of operation, Exercise Boss Lift is designed to inform and promote to employers the important tasks being conducted by their reservist employees by providing them with a chance to experience service life in the field via such activities as kit demonstrations, range shoots and base tours. Exercise Boss Lift provides each Operation Anode reserve rotation with the opportunity to showcase the skills they have developed during their service in the Solomon Islands back to their local workplaces in Australia.
Private Simon Rawson greets local villager Fred Boa during a patrol to the remote village of Komukama, Solomon Islands. Rotation 18 of Operation ANODE is mainly drawn from 4 Brigade in Victoria. They arrived in Solomon Islands in March 2009 shortly after assisting in Operation Vic Fires Assist. The military component of RAMSI is comprised of personnel from four troopcontributing nations - Australia, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea and Tonga. The main task for the military component is to provide security for RAMSI’s multinational Participating Police Force (PPF) who work alongside the Royal Solomon Islands Police in maintaining law and order.
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a Soldier’s Diary Original excerpt from the diary of F.E. Favell. Frank Favell’s son, Neil Favell donated his father’s diary to the Maroochy RSL Military Museum.
19-6-15 Heavy gun fire has been heard from South nightly and flashes of explosions of shell etc can be seen from BR. Since the sinking of a couple of ships. The navy have been using monitors and they are doing good work. Was on base phone from 6-9am. Mail arrives ‘Hurrah’ only about 10 days late. Received 4 letters and 1 card from home, 1 from Annan and one from M.L. Went down to beach in afternoon. Heavy shells dropping near our posy for about 1½ hours. Got 5 cakes of chocoloate off T.M. (Good O) Saw a 6’’ Howitzer being drawn off Lyhter this afternoon. Heard today that Ray Salmon had been wounded but not seriously. Our aeroplane dropped 2 bombs in vicinity of Quins today. The bombs (3) dropped on 5th did a good deal of damage, both to troops and earth works. Each bomb weighs 100lbs, and this machine also carries a machine gun. Heard today that Davo is in hospital at Lemnos suffering from Enteric fever. 20-6-15 Was on commentator from 12-3am, drew rat com 7-7.30am. Lecture by Capt King 9am. Went down to beach about 12pm. Was on phone 4-10pm. Heavy fire heard down South during night. Good deal of bomb work done by our troops. 21-6-15 Went down to beach 11am & 10pm was on com 12-4pm. Enemys heavy artillery trying to find our guns. Heavy fire down Sth.
Could see flashes from naval guns. French take two line of trenches. Enemy returning (illegible). Letter from home 11-5-15. 22-6-15 Drew rations 7-7.30am. Flies very bad. Went down to D.H.Q. Very warm day. Shell sunk water boat 7am. 3rd Bde advanced and took 280 yards of trenches last night. Water pretty scarce as a consequence. Heavy bombardment during afternoon. 23-6-15 Was on com 3-6am & 11am-4pm. Things very quiet down our way. D.C. Coy paid us a visit. Troops reported to be doing well down at Cape Helles. Ground lark has a nest in shell hole opposite my dugout. Had another (small) ration of “aish” had some ling for breakfast. 24-6-15 Went down to beach during morning. Enemy shells dropping on same. Saw Col Green. Got new Testament off him. He had returned from Cape Helles. Was on commentator 6-11am.* Quiet as usual. 25-6-15 Went down to beach* enemys shell causing some damage. One fell in ordnance. Lord Nelson bombarded town of Achie Barba and towards night huge flames & clouds of smoke in air. Hostile aeroplane flew over about 6pm. Demonstration was held 9.30pm resulting in one of our section (J Holland) being severely wounded by a bomb. On com 10-12pm.
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26-6-15 On Com 12-4pm. Received 2 papers 1 Syd mail. 1 letter from home & 1 letter from G Carter. Heavy shelling of Beach by enemy. An Ian Hamilton paid a visit to our lines. Was at Bde Hd Qrs about 5pm. Messages were dropped in our lines last night. Usual trash, entreating us to give a guarantee of safe return to Australia, as Turks consider we have been dragged in war by GrBtn. 27-6-15 Enemy shell beach regularly every day. Several men killed today while in bathing. Had another bread issue today. Went down to beach twice today. 28-6-15 Was on Com 8-12am a demonstration was arranged for today to draw attention of enemy from South. 11th Bn advance about 700 yards, but were forced to retire a little. NZ Howitzer shelling them. Reported 300 casualties on account of gunboat putting 9 shells into them. Also another division landed between Gabatepe & Helles and advanced further inland than expected. 8th army Corps in South doing very well under heavy naval bombardment lasting for several hours and continuing throughout the night.
4-7-15. Came home to sleep at night Hospital crowded. XX-7-15 Went down to Fld Amb and had breakfast. Could see good deal of vessels down south. Turks attack on left flank several getting over trenches and (illegible due to water damage on page). 12-7-15 Heavy bombardment of Achie Baba all afternoon. Trial of Coldwell mach gun on beach this afternoon. Religious feature (illegible) again tonight attack expected. 16-7-15 Enemy have been shelling our trenches a good deal. Casualties very heavy. Heavy bombardment going down south lst few days monitor doing a bit this afternoon.
29-6-15 Heavy bombardment continues. Was on com 124am. Went down to Dr during afternoon. Suffering acute D. given 3 pills 1st Bn went for rest to Embres(?). Very heavy wind blew up about 9pm. 30-6-15 Bombardment ceased about 4am. Went & saw dr, sent to 2nd Hd Qrs for Dieting. Had light diet, ie, arrowroot maizena or bread & milk. This was diet till discharge on Reveille WINTER edition 2013 | 21
Returned & Service League of Australia (Queensland Branch) Maroochydore RSL Sub Branch Inc. RSL House 106 Memorial Ave, Maroochydore Phone: 07 5443 1719 Fax: 07 5443 7551 e-mail: rslhouse@maroochyrsl.com.au
QLD TPI Association
(Sunshine Coast Branch)
The Australian Federation of Totally and Permanently Incapacitated Ex-Servicemen and Women (Queensland Branch) Inc. The above organisation is a member of the State and Federal Body operating on the Sunshine Coast and meets on the third Wednesday of each month at RSL House, Maroochydore at 10.30am.
Monday to Friday 9.00am - 4.00pm
2013 Meetings 19 June 2013 17 July 2013 21 August 2013
Museum Hours Monday to Friday 9.00am - 2.00pm
Please feel free to come along to the meetings, Partners are most welcome.
2013 League Meetings 17 June 2013 15 July 2013 19 August 2013
For any additional information please contact Tony Cresswick-Jackson, Secretary on 5493 4719 or 0400 576 118 e-mail: farmerjaxon@hotmail.com
Legacy Laurel Club
Maroochydore
Naval Association of Australia
The Maroochy Waters Sub-Section Meets at RSL House, Maroochydore on the second Sunday each month at 10.30am. 2013 Meetings 9 June 2013 14 July 2013 11 August 2013 Expressions of interest and all enquiries should be directed to the Secretary at PO Box 615, Maroochydore QLD 4558 Phone: 5443 1719
Meetings are held at RSL House, Maroochydore on the fourth Friday of each month at 9.00am. 2013 Meetings 28 June 2013 26 July 2013 23 August 2013 All eligible widows are most welcome. Sunshine Coast Legatees are always available to assist with any concerns members may have. For additional information contact: Nita on 5453 4329 or Barbara on 5445 4768
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JOKE
Ex-Service Women’s Association
Our meetings are happy ones and well attended. The ‘Healthy Away’ days, the social activity that takes place between meetings, also have a good turnout at Cotton Tree and continue to be an enjoyable outing for all. New members, from all Services are always welcome. Meetings are held on the first Thursday of each month.
First soldier: “Pass me the chocolate pudding, would you?”
2013 Meetings 7 June 2013 at Maroochy RSL 4 July 2013 1 August 2013
Second soldier: “It’s against regulations to help another soldier to dessert!”
Second soldier: “No way, Jose!” First soldier: “Why not?”
Where: RSL House, Maroochydore is still the place to be for a cuppa and a chat at 10.00am with the meeting commencing at 10.30am. Cost: $5.00 per annum. We look forward to seeing all the older members and many new. Come and join us. Contact: Janice on 5444 5248 or Larraine on 5448 6037
Women’s Auxiliary
Maroochydore RSL Sub Branch
Meetings are on the first Monday each month at 9.30am for a cuppa and chat, meeting starts at 10.00am. 2013 Meetings 3 June 2013 1 July 2013 5 August 2013 For more information call the Secretary, Andrena King on 5496 9081
War Widows’ Guild Maroochydore
We aim to protect the interests of all War Widows and offer a program of social activities to promote friendship. Meetings are on the forth Monday of each month. Morning Tea from 9.00am, General Meeting 10.00am. Members are invited to meet afterwards at the Club for a bite to eat and chat. 2013 Meetings 24 June 2013 22 July 2013 26 August 2013 Contact: Shirley Murphy 5437 6560
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R JOIN US FOR OUR ANNUAL REUNION LUNCH Returned & Services League of Australia (Queensland Branch) Maroochydore RSL Sub Branch Inc. Annual Reunion Lunch WHEN: Saturday 3rd August 2013 WHERE: Events Centre @ Maroochy RSL TIME:
11.30am for 12.00pm
COST:
$20 per person
2 Course Lunch RSVP by Thursday 25th July to RSL House on 07 5443 1719