MEETING OPENED at 17:00, President John Rolfe welcomed, 109 members and recited the Ode. HOMAGE for September. I take a moment to remind us of events from September in Australia’s military history. On 2 September 2008, the Battle of Khas Oruzgan occurred when a combined Australian, American, and Afghan patrol was ambushed by up to …
Message from the President Welcome to our News Review. Now that the weather is warming up, our Wednesday and Friday activities from Hillarys Marina, followed by coffee, are beginning to attract more of our members. We meet every Wednesday and Friday on the south side of the Marina, under “our gazebo”. Look for our sign. …
MEETING OPENED at 17:35, President John Rolfe welcomed, 113 members and recited the Ode. HOMAGE FOR AUGUST I take a moment to remind us of events from Australia’s military history. On 15 August 1945 Emperor Hirohito announced Japan’s unconditional surrender, ending WW2. In Vietnam on 18 August 1966 the Battle of Long Tan resulted in …
14 August 2023 MEETING OPENED at 17:00 by President John Rolfe. Ode, Homage and Toast to Absent Friends, as per General Meeting. President John Rolfe, Vice-President Peter Bowring, Secretary Wayne Koch, Treasurer David King. Wardens Rob Sweet and Les Young. Apologies 41 – as per register and emailed to Secretary. Minutes of previous AGM Minutes …
MEETING OPENED at 17:00, President John Rolfe welcomed, 106 members and recited the Ode. HOMAGE FOR JULY I take a moment to remind us of a significant event from July in Australia’s military history. 70 years ago this month the Korean War came to a halt on 27 July 1953 when an armistice was signed …