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Beenleigh Veterans & Ex- Services Association

Locality: Beenleigh, Queensland

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25.01.2022 Friday Night Raffle at Club Beenleigh 6pm to 8.30 pm Friday the 18th September 2020

25.01.2022 Remembrance Day 2020 With the absence of any Rembrance Day Service in Beenleigh the Beenleigh Veterans and Ex-Service Association met at Club Beenleigh for a few Drinks and a snack and a decent yarn

24.01.2022 #OTD: Australian Army Training Team Vietnam arrive in Vietnam On the 3rd of August 1962, the 15 officers and 15 senior NCOs that made up The Australian Army Tra...ining Team Vietnam (AATTV) arrived in Saigon. The AATTV was sent to Vietnam in a training and advisory capacity, as part of the US Military Assistance Command Vietnam (MACV). Their arrival marked the formal beginning of Australias involvement in the Vietnam War. AATTV members operated with the South Vietnamese Army (ARVN). Attached to units or battalions as trainers, advisers, and occasionally leaders, team members usually worked in the field, accompanying units on operations. The AATTV was increased to 73 personnel in September 1964, and then to 112 in June 1965. The Team reached a peak strength of 217 members in November 1970. As part of an overall reduction of the Australian commitment, the size of the Team was decreased gradually from April 1971, before its complete withdrawal in December 1972. Members of the AATTV were rarely together as a single unit, apart from on ceremonial occasions, such as ANZAC Day and the presentation of the US Army Meritorious Unit Commendation by General Abrams (Comd MACV) at Vung Tau on 30 September 1970. Although primarily deployed in the field, on 9 February 1971 the AATTV conducted the first course held at the new Jungle Warfare Training Centre in Nui Dat. AATTV soldiers also served in Mobile Advisory and Training Teams (MATTs) operating within Phuoc Tuy province, in III Corps. The AATTV remained in Vietnam after the 1st Australian Task Force (1ATF) was withdrawn in 1972. It was stationed in Phuoc Tuy province and focused on training. The Team was withdrawn from active service on 18 December 1972. A total of 1000 members served with the AATTV. Casualties were recorded as 33 members KIA and 122 wounded. This unit has the distinction of being the longest-serving and most highly decorated Australian unit of the Vietnam War: it was operational for over ten years and four of its members were awarded the Victoria Cross all four VCs awarded to Australians during the Vietnam War were to members of the AATTV. --------------------------------------------------------------- If you spot an error, please send me a message. Join our group here: https://business.facebook.com/groups/2626189084317964

24.01.2022 Another piece of history... Bob Brett, former board member of the Beenleigh Sports Club, awards Doug Watt a bottle of rum - on the day that the oval is named after him. A great day for Doug Watt!

24.01.2022 It was the greatest deception of WW2... all it took was building an entire fake army.

21.01.2022 The finest 3 minutes of genius you will listen to in a long time...Absolute Magic!

21.01.2022 Shame on the Queensland Government. They can have 35,000 people to a Rugby Union Game at Lang Park but propose 350 invited guests to a proposed Anzac Day 2021 If this is what is proposed for Brisbane what will be allowed in Beenleigh

21.01.2022 Congratulations to all Board Members re-elected at today’s AGM. The Committee for 2020/21 is: Peter Harrison-Kyte - President Mark Ellis - Vice President Dan Haydon - Secretary... Scott Petrie - Treasurer Mick Jordan - Committee Kerrie Saverin - Committee Darryl Fagan - Committee We farewelled departing Committee Members, Rachelle Mulraney & John O’Brien and thank them for their contribution, and wish them both well into the future. Also, a special congratulations to Mark Ellis for being awarded Life Membership today by the Club Membership in recognition of his many years of voluntary service to Club Beenleigh.

20.01.2022 Vale Donald Mclaughlin It is with deep regret that I inform the members and friends of the Beenleigh Veterans and Ex-Service Association of the passing Donald (Yum Yum) Mclaughlin. Don served in the Royal Australian Navy during the Vietnam conflict on board HMAS Perth DDG 38 and narrowly missed being killed on the Gun Line in the Gulf of Tonkin when his ship was struck by Vietnamese shore batteries. RIP Don your watch is over and your duty is done.

20.01.2022 Does this apply to anyone you know? Beenleigh/local businesses preferred. WANTED - EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST! Local food/drink vans wanted for Family Friendly New Years Eve Community Celebrations that are proposed for Dauth Park.... Only one of each type accepted - prefer locally owned and run! Please email details asap to [email protected]

19.01.2022 This is the current Club Beenleigh Raffle Roster until the 25th of September. Beenleigh Buffaloes AFL, Dauth Park Fishing Club, Beenleigh Pirates Tennis Club, Beenleigh Tennis Centre, Bethania Boxing Club, Beenleigh Veterans, Beenleigh Multisports, and Eagleby Giants - PLEASE NOTE YOUR DATES! For the others - please be patient whilst we manage our Covid restrictions, and slowly get back to normal. We hope to have 4 nights of raffles starting very soon! ... Club Beenleigh - supporting the community.

19.01.2022 The Severe damage caused by fire in the US Amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD-6); at the Naval Base San Diego longer than 48 hours.

19.01.2022 In 1988, the U.S. launched a top-secret mission named Operation Mount Hope III - sending a Chinook helicopter to steal a Soviet Mil Mi-25 Hind-D under the cover of night.

18.01.2022 Today we remember, Lance Corporal Jared MacKinney from the Brisbane-based 6th Battalion, 6 RAR. On the morning of August 24th 2010, LCPL MacKinney was operating... as a mentor to the Afghan National Army during a partnered patrol through the Tangi Valley. As the lead Australians paused to investigate a suspected bomb, the Taliban opened fire. Lance-Corporal MacKinney and his section were at the back of the patrol and were ordered to come forward some 600 metres up hill to provide support. Jared known as "Crash" to his mates, had chosen to carry a machine-gun for one of his men who had become exhausted from hauling the heavy weapon. Lance Corporal MacKinney took over selflessly, running with the machine gun up the hill under heavy enemy fire, he threw himself down to the ground and started crawling to get closer to a position where he could set up the weapon ready to fire. Around thirty minutes into the battle, which would become known as "The Battle of Derapet", Lance Corporal Mackinney was hit in the left shoulder by a Taliban bullet, that missed his bulletproof vest and he sadly died. Jared was aged 28, married to wife Beckie and a loving father to their daughter Annabell. Beckie was pregnant at the time with their son, who would have been 5 weeks old when Jared was due to return home from his deployment. Jared was on his second tour in Afghanistan, having previously deployed to Iraq and East Timor. Our thoughts are with Jared's family and friends today. His sacrifice will never be forgotten. 'Lest We Forget' See more

18.01.2022 Friday Night is awesome at your Club! Live Entertainment with the legendary Nik Phillips. Club Raffles - supporting Beenleigh Multisports. LIVE AFL on the deck! (Go the Buffaloes!)... Incredible meals in the award winning Bull n Barra Restaurant. Keno, TAB, Live Sport, and the newly refurbished Gaming lounge By far the friendliest staff in Queensland! Club Beenleigh - rockin' your Friday night!

17.01.2022 Check out our "Movie Star" Head Chef, Chris McAuley as he completes a food review for Edgell Avocado. Next time you come to the Club, you can also ask Chris for a selfie and an autograph... :)

16.01.2022 Recruitment session!

15.01.2022 A Beautiful Song - Christmas 1915 - WW1

14.01.2022 It's been a tough 10 months. For so many of us... It's time to give yourselves a treat, we all deserve it! 2 for 1 is back at Club Beenleigh. Come down to enjoy great meals, friendly staff, and an awesome atmosphere - AT A MASSIVELY DISCOUNTED PRICE!... Club Beenleigh - committed to keeping you safe. (And happy).

14.01.2022 SAFETY FIRST! Club Beenleigh is committed to your safety - whilst providing you with the entertainment and atmosphere you DESERVE!!!! Thursday Nights are awesome for the whole family ... Trivia With Gary - FREE to play - Great prizes to be won! $9.90 Roast Dinner in the Lounge Bar - best value ever! Club Raffles - supporting your local sports & community clubs! (Tonight is for Dauth Park Fishing) Cardio Tennis - get fit & have fun! 6.30pm - $15 CLUB BEENLEIGH - WE'RE OPEN, SAFE, AND FAMILY FRIENDLY!

13.01.2022 The Plane that Almost Melted: Dropped in mid-air from beneath the wings of a B-52 mothership, the X-15 A-2 ignited its powerful rocket engine and streaked into the upper-atmosphere at Mach 6.70.

13.01.2022 This Helicopter took down a Biplane in Vietnam!

13.01.2022 We are Open - and SAFE! Despite Media reports - Beenleigh is NOT in lockdown. The suburbs mentioned in the media refer to AGED CARE FACILITIES ONLY. Club Beenleigh meet or exceed all health guidelines set out under our COVID safe industry plan. We hold the health and safety of our staff and patrons at the highest priority. ... Please come in, enjoy the facilities, the atmosphere, the friendly staff, the entertainment and the AWESOME meals in the knowledge that we are keeping you safe. Support your local club - help us to support the community.

12.01.2022 Z SPECIAL UNIT..... CLANDESTINE OPERATION JAYWICK DURING THE PACIFIC THEATER Z Special Unit was a joint Allied special forces unit formed during the S...econd World War to operate behind Japanese lines in South East Asia. Predominantly Australian, Z Special Unit was a specialist reconnaissance and sabotage unit that included British, Dutch, New Zealand, Timorese and Indonesian members, predominantly operating on Borneo and the islands of the former Netherlands East Indies. The unit carried out a total of 81 covert operations in the South West Pacific theatre, with parties inserted by parachute or submarine to provide intelligence and conduct guerrilla warfare. The best known of these missions were Operation Jaywick. Operation Jaywick was a raid on shipping in Japanese-occupied Singapore harbour between September and October 1943. The raid was carried out by members of Special Operations Australia (SOA) from Z Special Unit. The team comprised of four British soldiers, and 11 AIF and Royal Australian Navy personnel, commanded by a British officer, Major Ivan Lyon. Disguised as Malay fishermen, Lyons team travelled from Exmouth in Western Australia to Subor Island, 11 kilometres from Singapore, in a captured boat, renamed the MV Krait. The Krait was a slow-moving, wooden-hulled vessel about twenty metres long and sporadically suffered engine trouble for the duration of the voyage. On reaching the island three-and-a-half weeks after leaving Australia, the team launched three two-man collapsible canoes (folboats). Lyon and five others then paddled into Singapore harbour. Arriving at night they split up and slipped from ship to ship attaching limpet mines, paddling another 80 kilometres to rendezvous with Krait six days later on 2 October. When the mines exploded, seven ships were sank or badly damaged. The Krait recovered its intrepid but exhausted canoeists and travelled back to Australia, arriving at Exmouth on 19 October 1943. Group portrait after the completion of Operation Jaywick, "Z" Special Unit, Australian Services Reconnaissance Department, showing the personnel who carried out the operation. Back row, left to right:- PA2717 Able Seaman (AB) Mostyn Berryman, RAN; B3666 AB Frederick Walter Lota Marsh, RAN, who died on 1 February 1945 while a member of Z Special Unit; F3383 AB Arthur Walter Jones, RAN; B3312 AB Andrew William George Huston, RAN, who died on 1 November 1944 while a member of Z Special Unit. Centre row:- QX19907 Corporal (Cpl) Andrew Anthony Crilly, 2nd AIF; B/1506 Acting Leading Seaman Kevin Patrick Cain, RAN; B/2575 Leading Stoker James Patrick McDowell, RN; S3428 Leading Telegraphist Horace Stewart Young, RAN; S/6543 AB Walter Gordon Falls, RAN, who was executed by the Japanese on 7 July 1945 while a member of Z Special Unit; Cpl R G Morris, RAMC; Front row from left to right - Lieutenant (Lt) Hubert Edward Carse, RANVR; Lt Donald Montague Noel Davidson, RNVR, who died on 18 October 1944 while a member of Z Special Unit; 66175 Major (Maj) Ivan Lyon, MBE, The Gordon Highlanders (officer commanding Operation Jaywick), who was killed in action on 16 October 1944 while a member of Z Special Unit ; Maj Herbert Alan Campbell, CBE, OBE, King's Own Scottish Borderers (did not accompany the expedition); NX19158 Lieutenant Robert Charles Page, 2nd AIF, who was executed by the Japanese on 7 July 1945 while a member of Z Special Unit. Operation Jaywick was conducted from 1 September 1943 to 19 November 1943 and involved a clandestine attack by a group of six allied operatives against Japanese shipping at Singapore. Original text and photograph sourced by: https://www.awm.gov.au/collection/C43323

12.01.2022 Few people have heard the story of one of the most dangerous science experiments in the world...

12.01.2022 After World War II, the US Navy sought its own strategic nuclear force and pursued seasplanes that could not only conquer the sea, but also land and air. These ...experimental seaplanes promised to change naval and aviation history, and it was thought that the program would render the aircraft carrier obsolete... See more

10.01.2022 Call Us - 3807 5836 - to support the Veterans! Drawn at the Club tonight at 8pm - and you can watch LIVE on facebook. Club Beenleigh Raffles - supporting the community.

10.01.2022 Announcement from Club Beenleigh - re Raffles Club Beenleigh will continue to support the community on Friday 17th with our Club Raffles. (Dauth Park Fishing Group this time!) As from NEXT WEEK - we will be expanding to include Thursday and Friday nights.... PLEASE NOTE - Regretfully, we are unable to support all of our existing Clubs at this time - but please be patient - we will return to the FULL CLUB ROSTER as soon as it's viable. Currently we supply raffles for the Beenleigh Buffaloes AFL, The Beenleigh Tennis Centre, The Beenleigh Veterans, the Beenleigh Pirates Cricket Club, and the Dauth Park Fishing Club. We are pleased to be able to shortly expand to include the Bethania Boxing Club, Beenleigh Multisports, & Eagleby Giants RLFC. PLEASE BE PATIENT whilst we get back to normal trade - other Clubs that we previously supported will be welcomed back as soon as possible. We thank-you for continuing to support Club Beenleigh through this tough time.

09.01.2022 In 1975, players from Dauth Park Tennis and Cricket got together and formed a steering committee to build a Club House. It took almost 5 years - but in November 1979 the Dauth Park Sporting Club was born... We are very proud of our long history in this community. Who still owns one of our original "Membership Badges"? We reckon they are a collectors item! :)... *Thank you Trudy Russell who supplied this picture of Malcolm Spriggs badge.

08.01.2022 Unfamiliar, unfriendly terrain, deathly traps, and a deceptive enemy were some of the obstacles that confronted American Soldiers during the Vietnam War. To kee...p soldiers alive, and to track the elusive PVA and Viet Cong soldiers, the U.S. Army had to rely on unconventional war allies - mans best friend dogs. See more

08.01.2022 Financial Members of Club Beenleigh - Please Take Note. The AGM for Club Beenleigh will be held this Sunday morning. Registration at 10am for a 10.30 start. All financial members are encouraged to attend to hear how your Club has coped, managed, survived and thrived during this COVID year.... Nominations for board positions have now closed. EXECUTIVE President - Peter Harrison-Kyte (No nomination required) Vice President - Mark Ellis (Unopposed) Treasurer - Scott Petrie (No nomination required) Secretary - Dan Haydon (Unopposed) COMMITTEE Mick Jordan - Unopposed Darryl Fagan - Unopposed Kerrie Saverin - Unopposed A big thanks goes out to Rachelle Mulraney and John O'Brien who are sadly stepping down from their committee positions. On behalf of the Management, Board, and Membership - THANK-YOU for your time and efforts!

07.01.2022 #OTD: Last major action involving the Rats of Tobruk Between April and August 1941 around 14,000 Australian soldiers were besieged in Tobruk by a GermanItali...an army commanded by General Erwin Rommel. On the 2nd of August, the majority of the Australian garrison was relieved, although the Siege was not declared over until the 10th of December with the arrival of the 8th Army. Tobruk was subject to repeated ground assaults and almost constant shelling and bombing. It was during this period that Nazi propagandist Lord Haw Haw (William Joyce) derided the tenacious defenders as 'rats', a term that the Australian soldiers embraced as an ironic compliment. The Australian garrison, commanded by Lieutenant General Leslie Morshead, consisted of the 9th Division (20th, 24th, and 26th Brigades), the 18th Brigade of the 7th Division, along with four regiments of British artillery and some Indian troops. On the 19th of August, the majority of the Australian garrison was relieved, with the remainder being replaced in September-October. However, 2/13 Battalion could not be evacuated and was still there when the siege was lifted on 10 December, the only unit present for the entire siege. Australian casualties from the 9th Division from 8th April to 25th October numbered 749 killed, 1,996 wounded and 604 prisoners. The total losses in the 9th Division and attached troops from 1st March to 15th December amounted to 832 killed, 2,177 wounded and 941 prisoners. --------------------------------------------------------------- If you spot an error, please send me a message. Join our group here: https://business.facebook.com/groups/2626189084317964

07.01.2022 Please help if you can! We are searching for the names of people who served on the Committee of the Beenleigh Sports Club between 1997 - 2008. See below and send us a message if you can help...

07.01.2022 Watch live: USS Bonhomme Richard on fire at Naval Base San Diego. if you know a Mainer aboard the USS Bonhomme Richard, please send us a private message. https://www.newscentermaine.com//509-6aec1280-f709-4e88-b9

06.01.2022 It's time to CELEBRATE - 2 for 1 Dining is BACK! Buy one Main Meal - Get another FREE on any Dinner menu item on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays! 2 4 1. Time to catch up with friends and family here at Club Beenleigh. Chef Chris and his team can't wait to serve you. ... BOOKINGS ARE ABSOLUTELY ESSENTIAL - 3807 5836.

05.01.2022 Hey Vets! CHECK. THIS. OUT. The Aussie Dagwood Dog Burger has arrived @ The Bull ‘n’ Barra! ... Let’s run through what’s on this bad boy. 150gm Angus beef, double American cheese, sweet pickles, mustard, ketchup & of course ... two house prepared Dagwood dogs served with the best chips in town & dipping sauce. This is a show stopping burger. Only $17.90 We will be running this special for the next couple of days during lunch or until sold out. Club Beenleigh - keeping up our Aussie Spirit during tough times!

05.01.2022 A story about the Club we call home, in Living in Logan magazine.

05.01.2022 Here is a fantastic animated video of the Battle of Long Tan commissioned by the Army Museum of Western Australia located in Fremantle. It is part of their Long... Tan exhibit in the museum. The animation was made by Ian O'Toole who works out of Western Australia - http://ianotoole.com. I've added some Australian radio transmissions from the Vietnam War in the background for atmosphere, as the original video has no sound.

05.01.2022 The General Manager has LOST THE PLOT!!!! Ever since the easing of restrictions was announced - the guy has been bouncing around the venue with renewed vigour! Sunday for example - he's giving away a guaranteed $500 each to 5 different members!!!! (Sunday Funday 4pm-7pm) ... He's released 50 more tickets for our Bee Gees show! He's organising a massive FREE fireworks spectacular for New Years Eve! He's planning something HUGE for the Bull N Barra. (We'll tell you what it is soon...) And he even bought the Vice President a beer! Get on down to the Club for Sunday Funday... 5x $500 GUARANTEED CASH WINNERS!! Swipe your membership card on Sunday to activate your chances in the draws from 4pm!

05.01.2022 "Living in Logan" magazine is an awesome local production. This week they have even included an article about our own Beenleigh Tennis Centre - and the surge of Pickleball throughout the region. Check out the "Living in Logan" facebook page and subscribe to this free mag - it's REALLY worth doing! https://issuu.com/livi//living_in_logan_issue_22_july_2020 Click here for the current issue.

04.01.2022 It is with deep regret that I inform the Ex-Service community of the passing of William Arthur (Bill) Cooper, Vietnam Veteran 1 RAR 1965 Tour of Duty. Bills funeral will be held at Mt Gravatt Crematorium, 582 Mains Road, MacGregor at 12 midday on Monday the 20th July 2020 RIP Bilco Cooper

04.01.2022 Our Live Shows are BACK! Club Beenleigh is committed to providing you a safe venue to enjoy live music. Thur 21st January - The Everly Brothers... Sat 27th February - ABBALIVE - Dinner and show event. Come on down to Club Beenleigh and enjoy the show - we are a safe and friendly venue!

04.01.2022 In WW2, Germany created a bizarre sea rescue buoy that would be covertly anchored across secret locations in the waters of the English Channel. Most of each bu...oy would rest underwater, and the hidden interior compartment could safely house pilots and crew members in freezing waters for days... See more

03.01.2022 IMPORTANT MESSAGE! The Club is OPEN as per normal today with ALL DAY DINING available. We will be closed at 6pm - and re-open on Monday at 6pm for dinner. 2 for 1 will be available as per normal.... Club Beenleigh continues to maintain Covid safe venue practices!

03.01.2022 These Soviet Red Star MiGs That Weren't Supposed to Exist in the Korean War...

02.01.2022 Throughout World War II submarine warfare was widespread and merciless, but after the war it just seemed to... stop. While submarines continue to be an integral part of navies around the world, there have been only 2 submarines that sank enemy ships in combat since...

02.01.2022 Beenleigh Veteran Raffles this Friday the 24th July 2020 6pm to 8pm

01.01.2022 Happy Birthday to our own Master Chef - Chris McAuley - the captain of the most awesome cooking team in the region! Serving our Veterans!

01.01.2022 Just going to leave this here - a beautiful and fitting tribute to Teddy by Lee Kernaghan.

01.01.2022 Our Deputy Chief of Army, Major General Anthony Rawlins, DSC, AM, recently took the opportunity to test out his skills as a musician in the Australian Army Band.... Unlocking the full potential of #OurPeople, their hidden talents and innovative ideas is an integral part of being an #ArmyInMotion. Listen to Major General Rawlins as he drums along to My Sharona by The Knack!