June RSL Monthly Newsletter

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Angeles City Sub Branch Philippines www.rslangelescity.com ‘Lest We Forget’ President Vice Presidents Secretary Treasurer

James Curtis-Smith Rob Cairns Bob Barnes Dallas Drake Vivian Hart

Editor

Larry Smith

Email address’:

Clubhouse: Ponderosa Hotel president@rslangelescity.com

secretary@rslangelescity.com treasurer@rslangelescity.com

editor@rslangelescity.com

NEWSLETTER # 51** JUNE 2011 (Compiled for you from a chilly, but beautiful town called SWANSEA, on the picturesque East Coast of Tasmania. Brrrr) PRESIDENT‟S REPORT – June 2011 A quieter time of the year for our RSL activity, save of course, ongoing medical missions, fund raising through our raffles for the purchase of medicines, welfare and services to our members.

I am off to the UK for the wedding of my son on June 16 and won‟t be back until July 5. During my absence please refer matters to either of the Vice Presidents, Secretary or any other member of the Executive.

Please don‟t attempt to call me on my phone except in an emergency, as I have discovered that whilst on roaming with Globe that if you call me I will be charged for your call to me P60 per minute even for missed calls !!

Talking of emergencies, members will be aware of the emergency loan fund that this Sub Branch maintains for members. After a couple of incidents where the Sub Branch was constrained through its former resolution and the constitution and by-

2 laws of the Sub Branch in its capacity to access funds for emergencies, an Extraordinary Meeting of Members was called and took place on May 17th to resolve the matter. The meeting was fruitful in the discussion by the members and a resolution was passed to introduce the Emergency Loan Fund as part of the By-Laws of the Sub Branch and to set out clearly the rules applicable to such loans.

I set out the By Law in full and drafted from the Special Resolution for the benefit of members as follows: “11.

Emergency Loans to Members (inserted by Special Resolution - 17 May 2011) The Executive shall have power to make an emergency loan to a member on the following conditions:11.1 “emergency” for the purposes of this clause means an immediate need by a financial member for cash for immediate medical services and treatment of a life threatening illness or accident of that member, and where due to the then present circumstances the member cannot access his own funds or entitlement to funds, for that purpose.

11.2 Where the member at the time of applying for such loan can positively demonstrate a proven capacity to repay the loan within a reasonable time from the making of the loan then the amount of the loan shall at the discretion of the Executive, be unlimited. The terms of the loan and the repayment of the loan shall be fixed at the time of approval of the making of the loan.

11.3 Where the member at the time of applying for such loan cannot positively demonstrate a proven capacity to repay the loan within a reasonable time from the making of the loan then the amount of the loan shall be limited to a sum not exceeding SIXTY THOUSAND PHILIPPINE PESOS (Php60,000.00) and then only at the discretion of the Executive. The terms of the loan and the repayment of the loan shall be fixed at the time of approval of the making of the loan.

11.4 Decisions of the Executive in relation to this clause shall be the unanimous decision of all members of the Executive.

11.5 Where a loan is made to a member the member at the time of receipt of the loan (or so soon thereafter as the member is able to do so) shall sign an Acknowledgement of Receipt and setting out the terms of the loan in the form set out as Annexure “A” to these By Laws.

ANNEXURE “A” ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF RECEIPT AND TERMS OF LOAN BY A MEMBER I, … …………………………………………………………………………………… (name of member in BLOCK LETTERS)

of …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………

DO HEREBY ACKNOWLEDGE RECEIPT of a loan from the Angeles City RSL Sub Branch of the sum of …………………………………………………………………..(PHP…………….....)

The terms of the loan are: 1. The loan shall be repaid on or before……………………………………..

2. The loan shall be interest free, unless in default of repayment at which time interest shall accrue on the loan at the rate of …………%per annum, adjusted each 3 months, until the loan is repaid..

DATED……………………………………. ………………………………………………..

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(signature of member)

(signature of witness)”

3 Finally this month, a report on our last medical mission on June 4 at Sapang Maisac. A total of 892 children received medicines from the Sub Branch. A great effort and I thank as usual the continuing assistance from the Barangay, the medical professionals from Holy Angel University, our wives, girl friends and others and of course to the members of the Sub Branch who attended. The mission ran very smoothly and again reflects well on the RSL and our Sub Branch in the eyes of the community in which we now live.

Thatâ€&#x;s enough and see you all when I get back.

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WE warmly welcome the following new members: Sydney Ryan (NSW) * Andrew McMurtrie (QLD) * Iain Booth (A/C) * David Vandergriff (QLD) *

ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS AMBASSADOR CARDS All RSL members are issued a membership card which is linked to Ambassador, which offers discounts on many goods and services.

It appears that not many members know of this concession. Ambassador publish monthly newsletters showing what discounts are available that month.

To check out the discounts on line, view their e-newsletter at: http://www.ambassadorcard.com.au/acnewsletter/9/ OUR INTERACTIVE WEBSITE There has been a good response to our Interactive Website where up to date news items and other points of interest are posted for your interest. This is a website where you can comment on the posts and receive feedback. However we feel that more members could use it to receive/send information.

So don’t be shy and not use this media. It has been instituted for our members benefit and it supplements news and current events between the times that our newsletter is published.

To receive these up to date missives, you can register online and they will be sent direct to your email address as things occur. Be assured that your email address will never be revealed or disclosed.

Go to: blog.rslangelescity.com or http://blog.rslangelescity.com

4 We also now have a FACE BOOK site which further enhances our methods of communicating to our members. It is named: Angeles City RSL – Philippines. Just go to: http://www.facebook.com/ We encourage all members on the internet to use these sites. They are designed to pass out information but, with the exception of the monthly newsletter, allows you to instantly comment or pass information back. *****

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I have noticed that there has been lately a lack of members opting to become LIFE SUBSCRIBERS. I can’t understand why!!!. I signed up last year and it is good to know that I do not have to remember if I am still financial. I don’t have to find a way to get my subscription fees to the treasurer. I don’t have to sit here and read notices about fees due etc, or get the third degree from our committee members whenever they see you. Secretary Dallas will work out the equation and advise what it will cost you NEVER to have to pay fees again. SO DO IT. Ed *****

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WHAT’S COMING UP FOR JULY EVENTS SCHEDULE Weekly Raffle NOW EVERY Wednesday at Emotions at 6.00 PM. Phillies Raffle every Saturday at 6.00 PM. Monday 4th July 11.00 am party at Ponderosa VVA Function Tuesday 5th July 12.30 pm Ponderosa Hotel : Australia Day Fiesta Meeting followed by Monthly Committee meeting AND Social Tuesday 3.00 Drill Shack/Big Hits * Perimeter Bar Tuesday 12th July 11.00 am -3.00 PM BLOOD TYPING DONATING AT ORCHID INN POOL SIDE No Alcohol consumption 24 Hrs Prior Then: Social Tuesday 3.00 * Strawberry Fields Tuesday 19th July Monthly General Meeting 2.00 * Social Tuesday 4.00 Cherry's /Stampede Tuesday 26th July Social Tuesday Ponderosa 2.00 PM * 4.00 PM Lost In Asia * Blind Beggar * Silly Hat *****

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RSL Barongs will be available shortly. Please order yours from Dallas giving your size: 44 = M

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48 = L * 52 = XL * 56 = XXL

* 60 = XXXL

These are the sizes NOW on order. IF YOUR SIZE is different then it is a SPECIAL order and you will need to advise Dallas. COST per barong will be P800.00 each.

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5 SUPPORT A LOCAL BUSINESS THAT SUPPORTS OUR RSL Most of our Angeles City based members would remember Ray Sauvola. Ray was an active RSL member and took pleasure in conducting our raffle draws and auctions at ANZAC Day and Vietnam Veteran’s Day functions. After many decades of living away from Australia, Ray has decided to return with his family and set up life again in his home country. (Best of luck Ray).

Ray had a bar called 1 Stop located in Zepplin Street Hensonville. He sold that to another member Norm Macon when he returned to Australia.

Norm has renamed the bar MWR 1 Stop and is continuing that same good service as Ray. Norm is an RSL supporter and offers good service with prices to match. For example SML P40 * BNB P35 * SMB 35 * and local other drinks P35. Now they aren’t too bad.

Drop in and see Norm and support his business as he supports the RSL. He has several veteran’s organisation’s logos painted on the wall and he has put the RSL in the middle.

MWR 1 Stop is located in the White House Hotel in Zeppelin Street Hensonville.

ANOTHER BLOOD TYPING EXERCISE

DONORS ARE REQUESTED NOT TO DRINK 24HRS PRIOR TO DONATING SO YOU MAY ENJOY THE FIRST LOCAL DRINK ON US

6 An Aussie hero, Bayne Kelly's long wait for US medal worth it ďƒ—ďƒ— Pride ... Bayne Kelly and his medals / Pic: Adam Ward Source: The Daily Telegraph BAYNE "Gus" Kelly was a 21-year-old conscript fighting in the Vietnam War when he became a hero during a bloody battle that left four Australians dead and six badly wounded.

But he was a 62-year-old husband and father of three before the US Medal for Valour he earned on that day was finally pinned on his chest this week.

An artillery observer attached to the 3rd Battalion, Gunner Kelly fought for nine hours against a determined enemy after his unit walked into an enemy bunker system in June 1971.

"It was a serious battle," Mr Kelly said.

The young man from Bellevue Hill in Sydney saved several badly wounded colleagues and, under intense enemy fire, tried to extract the crew of a downed Australian resupply helicopter - unaware that all of them were dead. "A shot-down chopper loaded with 200,000 rounds of 7.62mm ammunition is not a pretty sight," he said.

Mr Kelly, from the Townsville based "A" Field Battery, saw his commanding officer Lieutenant Ian Mathers shot dead right beside him.

The battle of Long Khanh was part of a US-led push called Operation Overlord that involved joint US-Australian battalion-sized elements.

A decade after the battle, Mr Kelly received a letter from the US Army telling him that he had been awarded the high-level US Army Commendation Medal for Valour. It would take 13 months for the Australian Army to extract the medal from a drawer in Canberra and post it to him and until 2008 before he was allowed to wear the foreign honour alongside his Australian awards.

At a low-key ceremony at the US Consulate in Sydney, US Ambassador Jeff Bleich finally pinned the medal on Mr Kelly's chest in front of his wife Margaret, their three sons and other family and friends including comrades from 1971.

"I am very pleased to finally receive it and it closes a chapter in my life," Mr Kelly said.

"I have no regrets, it was an incredibly interesting time and I was lucky to survive, marry a good woman, raise a family and run a successful business."

He was also impressed with the US government and how it managed the process.

Unfortunately Mr Kelly has no experience of the Australian system, because he was not even awarded a Mentioned In Dispatches (MID) let alone a gallantry award by his own government for his heroics on the battlefield.

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BILL ROACH

Bill was a police officer with the Australian Federal Police before retirement due to health reasons. Hence his discovery of the Philippines in the mid 80's. He initially settled in Puerto Galera were he built a house and after a while moved up to Angeles City and became a shareholder in the Fiesta Garden Hotel and subsequently the General Manager for many years.

It was around this time that the Angeles City Sub Branch received it's charter and although not a foundation member one from a very early time. He has continued to be a member on and off to this day.

In 2002 Bill was forced to look toward Australia as his continued troubles with Diabetes once again entered his life. He packed up and with his partner and son moved back there. He has had several holidays back to the P.I. since that time and never missed a stay in Angeles.

He is survived by a daughter in Cebu and an adopted Filipino son in Australia.

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Bill was currently here on vacation when on May 1 was forced into Hospital with sugar problems which were stabilized and he was discharged later that week. He continued his break and although looking somewhat frail appeared in good spirits.

On Sunday morning he did not emerge from his room at his usual early hour and after some time I entered his room using the master key. Bill was on his bed in a Coma like state and we immediately summoned an Ambulance. Unfortunately they pronounced him dead upon their arrival sometime later.

Following his, and his brother’s wishes, he was cremated with no pomp or ceremony two days later and his ashes will be returned to the Woronora Cemetery in Sydney’s south where he will lay to rest in the family plot.

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The official cause of death on the Death Certificate was from a Myocardial Infarction (heart attack).

A wake was held for Bill at the Fiesta Garden Hotel in the evening of 18th May and was well attended by many of his friends from this City.

The above words were supplied by Harley Milsop, manager of Fiesta Garden Hotel. Ed

The above article is here to illustrate all is not well in the Veteran community regarding appropriate indexation. See articles following on pages 9 & 10. Ed

8 Minister for Veterans’ Affairs Thursday, 19 May 2011

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VETERANS REVISIT GREECE AND CRETE 70 YEARS AFTER BATTLE The Minister for Veterans Affairs, Warren Snowdon, arrived in Crete with six Australian Second World War veterans and attended a commemorative ceremony on 20 May to mark the 70th anniversary of the Battle of Crete.

The ceremony held at the Hellenic-Australian Memorial, at Rethymno, on Crete, which depicts the Greek people fighting side by side with Australians during the battle for Crete from 20 to 29 May 1941.

Mr Snowdon delivered the commemorative address and laid a wreath during the service.

This is a very important ceremony; it marks the 70th anniversary of the German airborne invasion of Crete, an invasion unlike any other because it was the first major aerial invasion in military history.

It was the day when the Second World War came to Crete to fight over 10 days in what became an epic struggle. While Australians were ill prepared, ill equipped, and had a poor communication network, they were gritty and resolute and determined to repel the assault.

While the outcome of the campaign wasn’t in the Allies favour, it was a significant battle that showcased the best of Australia’s defence forces, Mr Snowdon said.

Of the 6,500 Australians that served in Crete, 274 were killed, 507 wounded and 3,102 taken prisoner of war. Only 16,500 of the 33,000 Allied troops in Crete were successfully evacuated.

Mr Snowdon said Australia’ s losses paled in comparison to those suffered by the Greeks, who lost half a million in the Second World War. The Greeks showed great courage and tenacity. On the island of Crete, they joined the battle with whatever weapons they had. In some cases civilians went into action armed only with what they could gather from their kitchens or barns.

This country holds a special place in the hearts and minds of the veterans, he said.

Mr Snowdon said that 70 years have passed since Australian forces first arrived in Greece in April 1941, to join the Allied forces holding back the German and Italian advance.

The mission is a great opportunity to understand the significance of their role during the Second World War and to represent all their mates who served in Greece and on the island of Crete, especially those who did’ t make it home.

For some of these veterans, this will be their first trip back since their service to see the legacy of their hard work. I feel honoured to share this experience with them, he said.

During the German invasion of Greece, the Australians provided support on land and at sea. Unfortunately, the Allies were overrun by the Germans and with Greek confidence waning it was decided that withdrawal was required. Of the 17,125 Australians who served in Greece, 320 died, 494 were wounded and 2,030 became prisoners of war.

9 While in Rethymno, Mr Snowdon also officially opened an exhibition featuring memorabilia and photographs from the Battle of Crete collected by the Australian War Memorial, the Greek War Museum and from the private collection of avid local collector, Dimitris Skartzilakis.

The mission concluded on 22 May with the veterans returned to Australia on 26 May. NB. This media release was issued one day before the event, so, to keep it in it’s proper context, I have used the editors license and modified the article to present it in the ‘past tense’. Ed

Stuart Robert MP Federal Member for Fadden Shadow Minister for Defence Science, Technology and Personnel 02 June 2011 WATERSHED MOMENT IN MILITARY SUPERANNUATION REFORM All 150 Members of the House of Representatives have today supported the Coalition‟s plan for fairer indexation of military superannuation pensions.

Shadow Minister for Defence Science, Technology and Personnel, Stuart Robert MP, today said that the House of Representative‟s support for the Coalition‟s Private Member‟s Motion was very welcome news and cemented the willingness of this Parliament to legislate for the fairer indexation of military superannuation pensions. „All Members of the House of Representatives today agreed on the voices with the Coalition‟s motion to support the concept of the unique nature of military service and to support the Coalition‟s policy to more fairly index military superannuation pensions,‟ Mr Robert said. „I am very pleased that all Members of the Lower House, including Government, Greens and Independent Members, supported the Coalition‟s motion.‟ „This is a watershed moment in the Coalition‟s long fight to ensure Australia‟s service personnel, past and present, after giving so much to their nation, are able to live out their lives in the knowledge that they have financial security.‟ Mr Robert also said that given the strong show of support from all Members of the House of Representatives that he expects the Government, The Greens and Independent Senators would be consistent in their support for the Coalition‟s Fair Indexation Bill currently before the Senate; and which calls for the same outcome as contained in this motion. „In the face of the overwhelming support expressed by the House of Representatives today, I expect the Gillard Labor Government to drop their petty opposition to the Coalition‟s Bill currently before the Senate and vote with their colleagues in the House,‟ Mr Robert said. „I also again urge all Greens and Independent Senators to vote in support of the Coalition‟s Bill given the huge showing of support the Coalition‟s policy received today from Lower House MPs.‟ ***** ***** ***** ***** AND HERE IS THE FINAL DECISION BY THE SENATE

Mr Stuart Robert MP Thursday, 16 June 2011

Labor, Greens and Senator Xenophon Scuttle Fairer Indexation of Veterans’ Superannuation Pensions

10 Military superannuants have been denied fair, just and equitable indexation of their pensions following the disgraceful actions of the Labor Government, The Greens and Independent Senator Xenophon in voting against the Coalition’s Defence Force Retirement and Death Benefits Amendment (Fair Indexation) Bill 2010.

Coalition spokesman on military superannuation, Stuart Robert MP, said the veteran community had every reason to feel let down by today’s decision, particularly given the previous statements made by those claiming to support Australia’s veterans.

‘The Labor Government, The Greens, and Senator Xenophon have all previously expressed their support for the fairer indexation of military superannuation pensions but it is their actions today that speak louder than their words,’ Mr Robert said.

Mr Robert also said that the Coalition was extremely disappointed that the Senate inquiry into the Coalition’s Bill was politically hijacked by the Labor Government in order to whitewash its broken election promise to veterans.

‘Of the eight inquiries into this matter, all but two recommend changing the current indexation system for military superannuants. The two inquires that do not recommend changes were both initiated and supported by the Labor Government, despite Labor’s 2007 election promise to pursue a fairer indexation policy’ Mr Robert said.

‘The Labor Government, in particular Finance Minister Wong, deliberately misrepresented costings and ran a scare campaign against the Coalition’s Bill rather than focussing on the welfare of veterans or developing their own policy.’

Shadow Minister for Veterans’ Affairs, Senator the Hon. Michael Ronaldson, said the Labor Government, The Greens and Senator Xenophon had to explain why they have deserted 57,000 DFRDB and DFRB members.

‘The Labor Government, The Greens and Senator Xenophon have failed to appreciate the unique nature of military service. They have failed to act in the best interests of veterans who will be left to battle rising living costs with a military pension that fails to keep pace with the cost of living,’ Senator Ronaldson said.

‘Instead of supporting our veterans with their cost of living pressures, Labor today announced a $12 million publiclyfunded advertising campaign on their toxic Carbon Tax. Clearly their priorities are all wrong.’ ***** ***** ***** ***** SOME VETERAN BENEFITS FROM THE 2011 BUDGET GOVERNMENT CONTINUES COMMITMENT TO VETERAN COMMUNITY The Gillard Government has maintained its commitment to Australian veterans and their families in the 2011-12 Budget, and provided $60.7 million in new initiatives.

This includes $30.1 million for a Veterans’ Pharmaceutical Reimbursement Scheme and $3.4 million to better meet the needs of our troops through an overhaul of the rehabilitation and compensation claims process.

A new $27.2 million Prisoner of War (POW) Recognition Supplement will provide former POWs with an extra $500 per fortnight in recognition of their special service and sacrifice.

Finding room in a responsible Budget for new initiatives reflects the Government’s commitment to continued support for more than 360,000 veterans and their families.

Veterans’ Pharmaceutical Reimbursement Scheme The $30.1 million Veterans’ Pharmaceutical Reimbursement Scheme will assist around 70,000 veterans with out-of-pocket costs for medications, and delivers on an election commitment to introduce a fair solution that provides veterans with war or war-like service relief from pharmaceutical costs.

Minister for Veterans’ Affairs, Warren Snowdon, said many veterans have complex health needs arising from or compounded by their war service and face increasing costs from the medications they need.

“This is a positive outcome for many veterans who have additional costs from the pharmaceutical co-payments not covered under existing entitlements to veterans,” he said.

Veterans who have qualifying service and are in receipt of a disability pension (or equivalent under other Department of Veterans’ Affairs administered entitlements) will receive this additional support towards their health care needs.

11 The Scheme will be effective from 1 January 2012, with the first reimbursements to be made in early 2013. For eligible veterans, the reimbursements will cover the gap between the pharmaceutical allowance component of the Pension Supplement and the pharmaceutical safety net.

New initiative to overhaul rehabilitation and compensation claims process “Under a new $3.4 million initiative, the Department of Veterans’ Affairs will begin a major overhaul of the rehabilitation and compensation claims process to better meet the needs of our troops who are injured or adversely affected as a result of their service,” Mr Snowdon said.

The Gillard Government is committed to ensuring this process is improved, especially for our personnel currently serving overseas.

Over time the claims process has been criticised for being complex, unwieldy and slow, and it’s clear that veterans require a more modern and sustainable support system.

This initiative will help identify changes required to streamline rehabilitation and compensation processes, and will provide a simpler experience for clients, their advocates and the broader veteran community, to better meet their needs.

Planning and investigation, including a pilot project, will commence this year and conclude in early 2012.

The 2011-12 Budget also delivers funding already committed by the Australian Government, including: More than $8 million per year in additional funding for the Australian War Memorial; and $3.3 million for the establishment of a world-first education centre in Washington DC honouring Vietnam veterans, delivering on a 2010 Labor election commitment.

AUSTRALIAN WAR MEMORIALS (a continuing series) This month’s memorial is of the small Queensland town of BLACKBUTT, 160 km north/west of Brisbane. Blackbutt was once a bustling timber town and farming area and sent many of it’s young men to our past wars. It has an active RSL Sub Branch just off the main road, almost in the centre of town. The Sub Branch has recently built another memorial at their clubhouse location, which is in the final stages completion.

The Blackbutt memorial of a lone soldier standing on a plinth in the centre of town is typical of memorials in other small towns scattered across Australia.

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VC Corner

Richard Kelliher VC

QX20656 Private Richard KELLIHER 2/25 Australian Infantry Battalion, AIF 13th September 1943, near Nadzab, New Guinea During an attack by this soldier's platoon on an enemy position at Nadzab, New Guinea, on the morning of 13th September 1943 the platoon came under heavy fire of a concealed enemy machine gun post approximately 50 yards away. Five of the platoon were killed and three wounded and it was found impossible to advance without further losses. In the face of these casualties Private Kelliher suddenly, on his own initiative, and without orders dashed towards the post and hurled two grenades at it killing some of the enemy, but not all. Noting this, he then returned to his section, seized a Bren gun, again dashed forward within 30 yards of the post, and with accurate fire completely silenced it.

Returning from his already gallant action Private Kelliher next requested permission to go forward again and rescue his wounded section leader. This he successfully accomplished, though under heavy fire from another position. Private Kelliher, by these actions, acted as an inspiration to everyone in his platoon and not only enabled the advance to continue, but also saved his section leader's life. His most conspicuous bravery and extreme devotion to duty in the face of heavy enemy fire Richard KELLIHER was born on 1 September 1910 at Ballybeggan, Tralee, County Kerry, Ireland. He died in 1963 and was buried in Springvale Cemetery, Victoria.

The 'Dead Man's Penny' 1914-1918 Memorial Plaque - 'Dead Man's Penny' The next of kin of soldiers, sailors and nurses who died while serving in the AIF and RAN during the First World War were presented with a Memorial Scroll, and later a Remembrance Plaque, a 'Dead Man's Penny', 'as a solace for bereavement and as a memento'. The memorial plaques were issued to commemorate all those who died as a result of war service from within the British Commonwealth. Each plaque had the name of the soldier commemorated individually embossed as part of the design. The full name was given without any indication of rank or honours to show the equality of sacrifice of all those who had lost their lives. The first plaques were distributed in Australia in 1922.

A BIT OF HUMOUR TIME

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13 I think all of us that own and drive a vehicle can relate to this cartoon. Ed 

Here is an actual sign posted at a golf club in Scotland 1. BACK STRAIGHT, KNEES BENT, FEET SHOULDER WIDTH APART. 2. FORM A LOOSE GRIP. 3. KEEP YOUR HEAD DOWN! 4. AVOID A QUICK BACK SWING. 5. STAY OUT OF THE WATER. 6. TRY NOT TO HIT ANYONE. 7. IF YOU ARE TAKING TOO LONG, LET OTHERS GO AHEAD OF YOU. 8. DON'T STAND DIRECTLY IN FRONT OF OTHERS. 9. QUIET PLEASE...WHILE OTHERS ARE PREPARING. 10. DON'T TAKE EXTRA STROKES. WELL DONE..... NOW, FLUSH THE URINAL, GO OUTSIDE, AND TEE OFF.

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DISCLAIMER The Angeles City Sub-Branch of the R&SLA, the Committee and the Editor take no responsibilities for any errors, omissions or inaccuracies contained in this newsletter. Nor do they accept any liability for loss or damage suffered directly or indirectly for use of information contained in this newsletter.

Nor do they warrant that articles or opinions published in this newsletter are necessarily the opinions held by the Sub-branch, the Committee or the Editor

RSL SUPPORTING ESTABLISHMENTS Our Sub Branch is very grateful for the support we receive from our supporting establishments. Some are able to give more than others but all are appreciated.

Following is a list of those establishments. They are not in any order of precedence.

15 Smile Make Over (dental), Southern Cross Shuttle, Bunny Burger, Thai Baht, Emotions, Touch of Class, Eruptions, Stampede, Cherry’s, Dr. Holms, Brass Knob, Coyote Ugly, Bare Assets, Sunshine, Paradise Bar, Golden Garter, Honky Tonk, The International Sports & Gaming Bar, Lollipop, Kokomo Group, Honey Ko’s*, Garfields, Roy’s Pub, Eager Beavers, Honey Pot, Stargate, Roadies*, Shooters, Body Shop, 68 We owe U one, Silly Hat, Cold Drop, Foxy’s, Happy Rock, Treasure Island, Matrix Braun, Wobbly Boot*, Strawberry Fields, Miss Magic, Kashmir Indian Restaurant, Rhapsody, LaBamba, Phillies, Just My Luck, T & A Bar, MWR 1 STOP*.

HOTELS & RESORTS: Ponderosa Hotel, Swagman Narra, Fiesta Gardens, Wild Orchid Angeles, Wild Orchid Subic, Orchid Inn, Anchorage Inn, Niggi Niggi 2 (Boracay), House of Rose (Palawan), Campbell’s Resort (Puerto Galera), Blue Rock (Baloy), Arizona Resort (Barrio Barreto), Dreamland Resort Hotel (Subic), Sheavan’s Resort (Baloy), Affinity Condo Resort, Bali Hai Resort (La Union), Rama Resort (Zambales), Coconut Grove Beach Resort (La Union), Southern Cross Hotel Manila, Coyote Ugly Hotel Inn. The Gani Hotel, WalkAbout Hotel. * denotes No Discount to members, however they are SUPPORTERS of RSL Functions.

Advantages of Being an RSL member and keeping Membership Continuing Here is a short list applicable to members of OUR Sub Branch……..

1. RSL members are recognized by this community as the GOOD Guys who work hard to help those less fortunate. PROUD 2B A GOOD GUY. 2. Being a member of Australia's largest Veteran Organization allows access to every RSL Club in Australia.

3. Low Annual Subscription rewards members with some 70+ discount establishments.

4. Regular Social Events, every Tuesday, Australia Day Fiesta, ANZAC Day, Vietnam Veterans Day, Memorial Days, Chili Cook Offs and family away trips.

5. Support and Welfare (conditions Apply).

6. Latest News via our Blog Site and Monthly News Letter.

7. Member Net Working (This works !! talk to another member before you get into trouble doing something your first time).

8. Low Cost Adult Vitamins available to members.

“The price of liberty is eternal vigilance”