Issue 99 - Nasho Front Page

IPSWICH AND WEST MORETON (Meeting: 2nd Thursday each month 1900 hours, Venue: RSL North
Ipswich.)
The Branch had the Christmas break-up on Sunday 13th December 09 at the RSL North Ipswich and was
attended by our guests Ivan Davis State Vice-President and wife Coral and Tony Stevenson State
Administration Manager, thank you for attending. The Festive Season is over once again and we hope that
everyone has recovered and looking forward to another busy year. We have some social activities already
planned. As there is not a lot to report at this time of the year we wish all members of all branches a Happy
New Year.
MACKAY (Meeting: 4th Monday each month 1730 hours. Venue: North Mackay Bowling Club)
MacKay Nashos celebrated Christmas at the end of
another successful year. We were invited to attend the
passing out parades of the Army, Navy and Air Force
cadet units where our perpetual trophies were
presented to the recipients. National Servicemen’s
Day Church Service was held this year at St/. Joseph’s
Catholic Church, North MacKay on Sunday 14th
February. We have been invited to attend the launch of
this years “Debt of Honour Pilgrimage Tour of
Gallipoli and the Western Front Battlefields and
Cemeteries. MacKay Nashos are keen supporters of
these tours, and also the presentation evening on their
return. The students become very emotional
presenting photos and information to the relatives of
the fallen. Our social committee has a full on programme for 2010.
MARYBOROUGH (Meeting: 1st Tuesday each
month. Venue: Maryborough RSL.)
50 members and supporters attended the Annual
Christmas Dinner of the Maryborough and District
Branch at the Maryborough Cricket Club on
Wednesday 9th December 2009. The group was
entertained by "High Noon" a two man band run by
Dolph Brett (Nasho) and his son Shane. A buffet
dinner was supplied by the Club and the evening was
enjoyed by all. 3 hams supplied by Greg's Meats
(Tinana, Maryborough) and 3 "Lions" Christmas
cakes were presented as a door prize. Winners in
photo order were Bill Jacobsen, Dell Birt, Dolph
Brett, Les Wood, Anthony Bradshaw and Mavis
Goddard.
REDCLIFFE (Meeting: 4th Wednesday each month 1930 hours. Venue: Redcliffe RSL)
Every Wednesday night, a few loyal members continue selling raffle tickets at the Redcliffe RSL, giving us
the opportunity to support local Charities and our Branch members. Members also give their time to sell
memorabilia prior to ANZAC Day, Vietnam Veterans Day and Remembrance Day. Until recently we enjoyed
a BBQ once a month, on the Sunday after our monthly meeting. Enjoyable as these were on the waterfront at
Redcliffe, Sunday did not suit all members, so the decision was made to get together on a week day, at different
venues. Come to the next meeting to find out where the next venue will be. Twenty members and supporters
travelled by bus to Yandina for morning tea and visit to the Majestic Theatre in Pomona to view a silent movie
– The Strong Man. Fourteen members and supporters had a night out at the Redcliffe Paceway for dinner and
entertainment. This proved a success and the Redcliffe Trotting Committee named the 4th race after National
Servicemen. Our Christmas Diner was held at the Redcliffe RSL and although numbers were down, those who
attended had an enjoyable evening – good food and comradeship. (Some of the brave ones even dance).
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