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June 2009 Extract Below - full transcript click on June 09
There will be no participation in the truncated Reserve Forces Day March. However the reunion will still happen at the NSW RSL from 11am
April 2009 Extract Below - full transcript click on April 09
ANZAC Celebrations:
Ashfield RSL Sub-Branch Anzac Sunday Commemoration (April 19)
It is anticipated that the tradition
of the Unit providing the catafalque party for the Ashfield RSL
Sub-Branch Anzac Day will occur this year. The committee request’s
members of the Association to
give their full support were possible, by attending this important function.
(See further detail below)
Anzac Day
March Saturday 25th April 2009.
As per last year, the Association will again march with the Corp along
side 12 Company in the
Anzac Day March. Accordingly, the Form Up Point (FUP) will be on the corner
of Phillip Street and
Bent Street (Southwest side); members should be at the “FUP”
by 1030Hrs. Again this year because
of my commitment to the NSW Branch of the RSL, I will not be leading our
contingent; my place
will be taken by our Vice President, John Walsh and our Secretary, Gary
Smith. (See further details
below).
November 2008
First of all I would like to thank the following members of the Association for their efforts over the past year. They are;
Vice President John Walsh: For his support in his capacity as President of Ashfield RSL sub Branch and Club Ltd together with his assistance especially at the FUP’s for Anzac Day and Reserve Forces Day.
Hon Sec/Tres Gary Smith: For his dedication and devotion to this very important position and his assistance on both Anzac Day and Reserve Forces Day.
Bob Duggan: For his financial donation to develop and maintain the Association’s new web page/site
Murray Taylor : For his efforts in project managing the design/purchase/application for funds to the DVA and requirements for the dedication of the Association’s Plaque at the Australian War Memorial.
Richard Mason, Eric and Reg Denning: For their support in representing the Association (Banner Party) at the Launch of RFD 2008 at Victoria Barracks in November 2007.
Don Willey: For his support in carrying the Association’s New Standard at rehearsals and on Reserve Forces Day 2008
Peter Pether: For his support in being custodian of the Association’s Banner and ensuring it is maintained and delivered to the FUP for Anzac Day and Reserve Forces Day.
All Members: For your attendance to the Association’s activities during the past year.
Past Year’s Events
ASHFIELD SUB BRANCH REMEMBRANCE DAY SERVICE
This service was again well attended by members of the Association in support of Ashfield RSL sub Branch
LAUNCH OF RESERVE FORCES DAY 2008 AT VICTORIA BARRACKS IN DEC 2007
The Association participated in this launch with its Banner proudly being displayed by the Banner Party consisting of Eric and Reg Denning, Richard Mason and yours truly.
Ashfield RSL sub Branch Anzac Day Sunday
As in previous years it was good to see this activity was well attended by members of the Association who proudly marched behind our banner from Ashfield Park to the Club. No doubt the members did enjoy the LIGHT Refreshment!!!!!!!!! afterwards, thanks to the hospitality of the RSL sub Branch.
ANZAC DAY 2008
This year was the first year that the Association marched with the Corps rather than with the Reserve Contingent. From all reports members were happy with marching with the Corps which allowed members to bond/associate with other unit members within the corps, prior to and after the march. As always it was good to see that our Patron, Col Mike Miller lead our contingent, with the dress and bearing of the members outstanding.
RESERVE FORCES DAY 2008.
Again this year the Association marched with 12 Coy as a Corps contingent rather than with other Reserve units marching in Brigade (Arm/Services). Our Association was lead by Don Willey proudly carrying the Association’s new Standard, presented to the Association by the Pratt Foundation. Don also took part in the march past at Parliament House. Don’s picture can be seen on the Association web page. It was also pleasing to see a number of our country members attend, from both the North and South Coast.
After the march, members adjourned to the NSW Leagues Club for light refreshments.
COMING EVENTS
The Secretary will list those events in his segment. However, I need to bring to your notice the changes for next year’s Reserve Forces activity. There will be NO MARCH per say, but a parade in the Domain. The reason given for a parade rather than the usual march, follows complaints from the Catholic Church about the noise that disrupts their morning services from the FUP and march past in College Street.
To this end the RFDC (Arthur John Moore) has decided to have a parade with units forming up in Division/Brigade Formation and that only Unit Standards are to be displayed, No Banners.
From my discussions with other association they are unhappy with the RFD’s push to maintain the Arm/Services in the Division/Brigade Formations, especially when considering the Defence (Division/Brigades) do not support this activity by allowing current serving Reserve personnel to attend. Because of the NO Banner policy and the change in format, together with units now wishing to participate as a Corps, a number have indicated that they will not be participating in RFD’s activities in 2009.
In the past the Association has been involved in the RFD’s Launch activities. This year the rehearsals are at the Scott’s College in North Sydney and commence 7.45am on 22 &29 November 2008.
The involvement in RFD’s activities for 2008/9 will be placed on the agenda for discussion as to
1 Participation in 2009 Parade in the Domain in Brigade Formation with Standard only.
2 Participation in Launch on 22 &29 November 2008.
In conclusion, I would like to pass on to All Members and Friends of the Association the very best wishes for the coming festive season.
Kevin Connelly.
From the Desk of the Secretary/Treasurer.
COMING EVENTS
Firstly, we still have two events left on our 2008 calendar these being:
• ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
on Friday 7th November 2008 at 1900Hrs. (Agenda Attached)
• Ashfield RSL Sub Branch Remembrance Day Sunday 9th November 2008
commencing at 1045Hrs.
Commemoration Plaque
As mentioned in previous Newsletters the Association had made representation
to the Veterans Affairs Department for a grant under “Saluting Their
Service” program for the placement of a Plaque at the Australian
War Memorial to honour all who have served with 3 Coy AASC/RAASC/RACT.
We were successful in obtaining this grant, thus a dedication service
will now be held at the Australian War Memorial in Canberra on Friday
6th March 2009. Preliminary arrangements are as follows:
• 1000 – 1100Hrs
arrival at the Australian War Memorial
• 1200Hrs Lunch in the Garrison Room for all members and invited
guests
• 1400Hrs Dedication Service
It is hoped that All Members, partners and ex-members and friends of the Unit and Association will attend this function. This will be one of the major discussions for the AGM so that final notification can be despatched to all early January 2009.
Subscriptions and donations since October 2007 are acknowledged from the
following:-
M Black, S Brown, W Burrows, K Bushell, I Cleland, K Connelly, J Dewar, C Dirks, V J Donaldson, B Flint, J Greentree, D Hazell, B Howard, W C Hill, R Hodgins, I Kalandy, R Leedow, T Maling, G Marshall, R Mason, B Martin, J May, R McCardell, M Miller, K O’Brien, J Pether, P Pether, W Roche, P Rider, R Ross, D Smith, G Smith, J Walsh, D Willey.
Name Badge
Association Name Badges are now available at cost of $12.00 including postage. For RAEME members your Corps Badge will be subsituted for the RAASC and RACT Corps Badges. To order your “Name Badge” please complete the details on the “SUBSCRIPTION/MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION” Form. Please indicate if RAEME Badge required otherwise RAASC/RACT Badge will be provided as per the above sample.
Finally, congratulations to both Peter Cassar and Alan Lyons on their recent promotions to Warrant Officer Class 1 and Squadron Leader respectively.
Gary Smith.
April 2008
Commemoration Plaque
Last year Murray Taylor on behalf of the Association initiated the necessary steps for the process of applying for a grant under the Federal Government’s “Saluting their Service” program. The culmination of the project will be the dedication and unveiling of a Commemorative Plaque to the Unit at the Australian War Memorial. Presently, we are waiting for a reply in the affirmative to our application, once this is approved then final plans for a ceremony at the Australian War Memorial will be conveyed to all members and friends of the Association.
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November 2007
Annual General Meeting.
In accordance with the NSW Incorporation Laws, the Annual General Meeting
will be held on Friday 9th November 2007 in the Sub Branch rooms Ashfield
RSL Club 374 Liverpool Road Ashfield at 1930hrs. As with previous years
the Association has arranged for finger food to be served during the AGM.
All members are encouraged to attend. (Agenda attached)
Remembrance Day Sunday
11th November 2007
Ashfield Sub Branch, as in previous years, has again invited the Association
to attend the Sub Branch’s Service to commemorate Remembrance Day.
This service will be held at the Ashfield RSL Club and will commence at
1045hrs. Refreshments will be served after the service. All members are
encouraged to attend and support the Sub Branch.
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June 2007
Reserve Forces Day March, Sunday 1st July2007.
This year form up point will be on the eastern side of College Street Hyde Park North at 1045hrs, with a march down Macquarie Street. Marchers will disperse on the march at the end of Macquarie Street, with members of the association then retiring to the NSW Leagues Club for a social drink.
As for last years march, Public Transport (Government Buses and trains) is free for participants in this year’s march, providing you are wearing beret/medals. Train travel covers areas from Scone in the north, to Moss Vale in the southwest, to Lithgow in the west and to Nowra in the south.
Members, who would normally use private bus companies, will need to check if free travel is available with that particular bus company. In previous years the travel has been free.
Suggested dress is, navy blue
jacket, grey trousers, and beret and for those who have them, RAASC/RACT
Corps tie.
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December 2006
It is with sadness that I inform you of the passing of Ted Jocelyn. Ted died on 19th December 20006 after a very short battle with cancer. Ted was a long serving member of 3Transport at Ashfield and 12 Coy at Marrickville reaching the rank of Captain before going to New Zealand to further his civilian career. On behalf of the Association I have passed onto Ted’s family in New Zealand our condolence’s and arranged for a wreath for his funeral service.
The Association has also been informed through other associations/communications of the passing of Lofty Jesse and the inclusion of Tom Nicol on the “Sick Parade List”. Both are ex Cadre staff of 3 Coy.
On a brighter note Stewart Brown has received a long awaited Kidney transplant and from all reports Stewart is progressing to everyone’s expectations.
Wishing everyone the best for the season and the New Year,
June 2006
Firstly, to our Patron Michael Miller I belatedly pass on the Association’s congratulations on his promotion to Colonial and also thank him for a job well done in leading the Association on both ANZAC Sunday and ANZAC Day.
· Ashfield RSL Sub-Branch Anzac Sunday (Sunday 23 April 2006)
More than twenty members of the Association participated in the Sunday memorial service at Ashfield Park and then after the service formed up behind the Association’s Banner to march back to the RSL Club.
Serving members of the 3 Tpt Coy RACT provided the catafalque party.
After the march members of
the Association and 3 Tpt Coy RACT, adjourned to the RSL Club to enjoy
food and liquid nutriment for several hours, which was provided by the
club.
Anzac Day (Tuesday 25Apr2006)
On the following Tuesday twenty four members of the Association once again formed up behind the banner but this time for the Sydney Anzac Day march. The Association Banner again this year was ably carried by two students from Ashfield Boys’ High School.
The association again looked
quite conspicuous with most members wearing the RAASC or RACT Tie and
displaying on their blazers the RAASC or RACT Pocket.
At the completion of the march members quickly moved to the Shark Hotel,
in Liverpool Street, Sydney for the annual reunion, along with other Units
of the Corps. It was pleasing to see a number of members attending for
the first time and from all accounts an enjoyable day was had by those
in attendance with a number finishing around 1900Hrs.
On behalf of the committee I would like to thank all those members who attended both days, especially those members from outer metropolitan areas and interstate.
Our next get together will be Reserve Forces Day on the 2nd July 2006, I urge all members who can, to attend this event. The parade this year will celebrate and acknowledge:
· The service of Reservists
and Civilians who have served overseas on our Nation’s behalf
· The Centenary of the Australian Army Cadets Corps and service
in the Navy and Air Force Cadets
· The 90th Anniversary of the Royal Australian Corps of Military
Police
· The 70th Anniversary of No.22 (City of Sydney) Squadron RAAF.
The Association will be located on the western side of College Street
near St Mary’s Cathedral, with the banner in place at 1045Hrs and
members forming up behind the Banner at 1100hrs, march off will be between
1145 - 1200hrs.
As for last years march, Public Transport (Government Buses and trains) is free for participants in this year’s march, providing you are wearing beret/medals. Train travel covers areas from Scone in the north, to Moss Vale in the southwest, to Lithgow in the west and to Nowra in the south.
Members, who would normally use private bus companies, will need to check if free travel is available with that particular bus company. In previous years the travel has been free.
Suggested dress is, navy blue jacket, grey trousers, and beret and for those who have them, RAASC/RACT Corps tie.
After the march the Association
will meet at The New South Wales Leagues Club in Phillip Street along
with 12 Coy.
From the Desk of the Secretary/Treasurer.
The new membership year starts on July 1 (i.e. Membership Year 2006/2007). If you are not sure wether you are financial or not or in advance please contact me by e-mail or phone.
Remember if you have an e-mail address and wish to receive the newsletter by e-mail please let me know as this does help us to reduce our administration costs.
Subscriptions and donations from April 2006 to June 2006 are acknowledged from the following:-
B Bodkin, S Brown, K Bushell, B Denison, V Donaldson, S Ekermawi, B Flint, J Greentree, G Marshall, B Martin, T Maxwell-Browne, P Pether, J Oliver, P Rider, W Roche, C Smith, H Thorley, D Willey.
April 2006
The new committee for the next twelve months is:
President:
Kevin Connelly
Vice President: John Walsh
Secretary/Treasurer: Gary Smith
| Committee: | |
Ian
Cleland |
Jim
Kalandy |
Public Officer: Kevin Connelly
ANZAC Celebrations: The tradition is being carried on with the Unit providing the catafalque party for the Ashfield RSL Sub-Branch Anzac Day. Again this year the committee hopes that members of the Association are able to give their support were possible in attending either or both the Ashfield RSL Sub-Branch Anzac Sunday Commemoration (April 23) and the Sydney Anzac Day March.
Once again I would like to remind all of you that if you are not a member of any RSL Sub Branch, that as former defence personnel and with 6 months or more service, you are eligible to be a member of a Sub Branch. All you need to do is attend the sub branch of your choice, present your discharge papers (obtain copy from CARO in Melbourne).
Finally, if you know of any former members of the Unit who are not members of the Association invite them along to the Association’s functions and give them the Secretary’s address or a copy of the attached “Membership Form”.
This year, there will be five events on the Associations calendar. These being:
· Ashfield RSL Sub Branch
Anzac Day Sunday, 23rd April 2006
· Anzac Day March, 25th April 2006
· Reserve Forces Day, 2nd July 2006
· Annual General Meeting, 3rd November 2006
· Ashfield RSL Sub Branch Remembrance Day Sunday 5th November 2006.
November 2005
Annual General Meeting.
The Annual General Meeting will be held on Friday 4 November 2005 in the Sub Branch rooms Ashfield RSL Club 374 Liverpool Road Ashfield at 1930hrs. As with previous years the Association has arranged for finger food to be served during the AGM. All members are encouraged to attend.
Remembrance Day Sunday 6th November 2005
Ashfield Sub Branch, as in previous years, has again invited the Association to attend the Sub Branch’s Service to commemorate Remembrance Day. This service will be held at the Ashfield RSL Club and will commence at 1045hrs. Refreshments will be served after the service. All members are encouraged to attend and support the Sub Branch.
April 2005
3 Transport Association was again represented at Ashfield RSL on Anzac Sunday - 24 April. The Calaflaque Party and commander were provided by current members of 3 Company and wreaths were laid by the current OC Maj James Beaton, and on behalf of the Association, by our Patron, Lt Col. Michael Miller.
After the march back to the club a dint was made in some beverages and some tucker laid on by the club.
Then . . . we all backed up and did it all again the next day. Now that's commitment.
Current members drove 13 Land Rovers around the March circuit two or even three times. They also marched with the Service Corps helping them with their banner.
Association Members marched under our banner and then had a rest at the Shark Hotel and had a few sherbets.
Old News
November 2004
An Invitation has been received
by the Association from Ashfield Boys’ High inviting us to attend
the dedication of the memorials which have been erected on the site of
the Ashfield Drill Hall.
There are three plaques:
1. Naming ALL Units who occupied the site from 1914 to 1973
2. 3 Coy RAASC 1963 to 1973
3. To the “men on the Coo-ee march” who stayed in the depot overnight.
It would be great to see as many members as possible in attendance for this dedication.
15 November 10am for 10:30am in the School Hall
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