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BRISBANE NORTH (Meeting: 1st Sunday each month 1000 hours. Venue: Kedron Wavell Services Club)It was obvious that Brisbane Northmembers were happy with the Committeefor the year as all where re-elected for theyear ahead under the guidance of PresidentDave Burgess. The Supporters group havebeen active, as usual, and had a great day atPine Rivers Park, with very goodattendance. Members rallied for our localmarch which was the biggest ever andwhen we arrived at Kedron Wavell for theservice the crowd was enormous; possiblydouble that of last year. Very well organisedto cope for the larger crowd. Quite a fewmade the quick trip into the city marchwhich also seemed bigger than ever. Whata wonderful feeling to hear and see thesupport of the crowd. Photo: showsPresident Dave and party ready for theWreath Laying.BRISBANE NORTH WEST (Meetings third Sunday each month 10am Gaythorne RSL)Those of us able to spend time outside Spotlight and Coles at Everton Park selling ANZAC memorabilia wereabsolutely delighted with the response from the good folk of the north western suburbs and with those fewwho spent a moment or two telling us the stories of their fathers, grandfathers or great grandfathers at war. Asthe branch’s P.R.O. I thoroughly enjoy representing the branch in public either at a fund raiser or as a guestspeaker. As I write, the young squad basher of 1959, now well over 70 is about to join my new mates outsideGaythorne RSL for the ANZAC Day march.BUNDABERG (Meeting: 2nd Saturday each month 1330 hours. Venue: Bundaberg RSL)The Bundaberg Nashos day trip across to the South Burnett towns of Murgon to visit the Dairy HeritageMuseum, then on to Wondai for lunch and a visit to the Timber Industry Museum proved a hit with all thosewho attended. It turned out a great day and our thanks to Social Secretary, Brian Trost for arranging same. TheAGM in March also proved volunteers do come to light albeit with some coaching, resulting in the 2012/2013executive remaining unchanged. Advice has already been received from both Gladstone and RockhamptonBranches that due to the time enjoyed by all who attended last year’s BBQ they want to do it again and asuitable date will be arranged for possibly October. Numbers are dwindling with only 20 odd bold membersmarching on Anzac Day. As the decline was forecast it was decided to abandon our traditional BBQ and joinkindred bodies for lunch at the RSL Club. It turned out to be a sound decision with free food and drink for subbranch members. Next social function is a coach trip to Tin Can Bay and Rainbow Beach on Thursday 14thJune. Cost is only $20 a head so get in quick, Morning Tea and Lunch included. Remember a seat will not bereserved unless the fare is paid at time of booking.CABOOLTURE (Meeting: 3rd Thursday each month 0945 hours. Venue: seniors citizens Building, Hastings St.)Thursday March 15th the Caboolture Branch held the monthly meeting and AGM for 2012. It was wellattended including Patron Ron Snow and Padre Rev. Kerry Talbot who assisted with the running of the AGM.Hec. Handsley is the new President taking over from Bill Newton. Well known member, poet and entertainerIvan Wall is our new Vice-President, with Geoff Murray, Alec Nunn and Noel McEwan continuing on asTreasurer, Secretary and chief Welfare Officer respectively. It is heartening to report that we gained two newmembers recently and they seemed to have settled in well. Our daytime meetings continue to be popular andwell attended. Noel McEwan and George Jarvis led the charge towards ANZAC Day commemorationscommencing with talks and presentations at major schools in the area along with badge selling in Cabooltureand Morayfield. Once again, Caboolture were available to march at their own Wamuran Park memorial wherewe had an enormous crowd last year.PAGE 12
CAIRNS (Meeting: 2nd Thursday each month 1815 hours. Venue: Cairns RSL.)Tablelands and Cairns members joined with Innisfail branch on the 14thFebruary to help celebrate their Nasho Day. A good turnout of membersmarched through the streets of Innisfail to ANZAC Park, where, after awelcoming speech by President Phil Pearce several plaques were unveiled,wreaths were laid and family members placed red poppies in honour of theirdeceased loved ones. On completion of the afternoon service, members andguests adjourned to the RSL Club for dinner and social interaction. Well, the“not so old” guard has done it again with members showing their confidencein their executive by reinstating them all for another term. President FredCave in his annual report outlined the branch’s successful year and hisaspirations for the coming year. Assistance was given to Legacy this yearwhen several members became involved in their annual merchandisingfundraiser. Long time committee member/ news editor John Wallwork waspresented with a Meritorious Service Award at the Aril general meeting.Photo shows Fred Cave (left) presenting John with his award.DALBY (Meeting: 1st Saturday Bi-Monthly 1030 hours, Venue: alternately Miles/Dalby/Chinchilla)On the 31st March our branch held a well attendedmeeting at the Windsor Hotel in Dalby, during themeeting it was reported that four Dalby Nashos andtheir wives had a social meeting with six members ofthe Nasho Touring Club. While in Dalby the Brisbanemembers visited the newly completed mural on twopanels of wall at the back of the Australia RemembersPark in Dalby. Local members had been maintaining this park since 1995 until October 2011when it washanded back to the Western Regional Council. Next meeting 2/6/2012 at Miles.GLADSTONE (Meeting: 3rd Wednesday each month 1300 hours. Venue: RG Hotel)Badge selling in the lead up to Anzac Day was most successful,thanks to our dedicated band of volunteers. ANZAC Day was aremarkable day. We were well represented at the Dawn Serviceand the ANZAC parade followed by the wreath laying ceremony.On ANZAC afternoon twentyfour members and supporters fromGladstone travelled by bus to the small community of Marmor(on the Bruce highway) approx. 35km’s south of Rockhamptonwhere we joined with members of the local community, visitorsand Rockhampton Nasho’s in a simple, very moving ceremony tohonour their ANZAC’s. Children from Marmor and Bajool schools also participated. After the wreath layingceremony, our very busy ANZAC day concluded with wonderful country hospitality, food (B.B.Q.) fellowshipand music at the Railway Hotel. “Lest We Forget!”GOLD COAST SOUTH (Meeting: Bi-monthly 1000 hours. Venue: Twin Towns RSL.)On the 31st March five of our “Committee Members” attendedthe recent 3 meeting (AGM) at Wacol. The day was long butvery interesting with a strong vote of confidence for theexisting committee as the meetings all took place. A shortbreak was welcomed with a very tasty Subway that wasenjoyed by many. “National President” of the NSSA.Queensland, “Earl Jennings” is pictured here with our members,President: Don Beck, Secretary: Ian Manwaring, Treasurer:Bill Hagen, Assistant Bugle Editor: Tom Hughes along withour Vice President: John Shanahan, being our “Photographer”on the day. Congratulations Men, keep up the good workkeeping us all happy.PAGE 13
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