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24.01.2022 AVENUE OF HONOUR KEITH STEPHENSON PARK The new Avenue of Honour constructed by Mount Barker District Council was officially rededicated by the Governor of Sou...th Australia His Excellency, The Honourable Mr Hieu Van Le, AC on Sunday 15 November 2020. This is the first official re-commissioning of a replanted Avenue of Honour in Australia. The new avenue of 76 Magnolia grandiflora complete with bollards and plaques for each tree is located in the heart of Mount Barker in Keith Stephenson Park. Seventy-three trees represent a soldier or air force crewman from Mount Barker who served and did not return home, mostly from World War One and Two but also the Korean and Vietnam wars. There are three additional trees provided to recognise the medical personnel, a tree for the animals which were sent into military service from Mount Barker and a tree for the dedication of the avenue. The original avenue from the early nineteen twenties was located along Wellington Road Mount Barker and was officially decommissioned in 2013. The new avenue has been constructed over a period of time with funds from Council and community donations. The first new trees were planted in 2014 and the last in 2020. The RSL arranged the new plaques with a Centenary of ANZAC monument grant from the Federal Government.

22.01.2022 Today is the Day Today We Remember John GOWER, John O’LEARY, Robert SLOCOMBE, William FRY, Carl HUF, David O’LEARY, Keith HARRINGTON, Frank CADDY, John GOLLAN, Bashom GRIFFIN, James JORDAN, James CHOAT, Frank LLOYD,... Roy GOLDSWORTHY, Ernest MOONEY, James BURRETT, Mark GRAY, John THOMSON, Richard WESTLEY, Alfred CARLSON, Thomas MILES, Harold CLARK, John DANIEL, Frederick GRAY, Charles JENKINSON, Charles BULBECK, Norman WATTS, Mark COLLEY, Kelvin ROACH, Harold MITCHELL, Oliver POLLARD, John ASHHURST, Hubert PATERSON, Cyril EDWARDS, Harold CAMERON, Hartley OBORN, Reginald WOODLAND, Richard HEINRICH, Perry DAVIS, Thomas SKIPPER, George ROUSE, Reuben POPE, William PARKER, Carl JENSEN, Bertram FIDLER, Arthur LAWSON, Edward FAHEY, Harold WIEDEMANN, Herbert DAVIES, Arthur WALTERS, Clement BRADFORD, David HOLLAMBY, Benjamin NICKER, Roland WITHERS, Jack MONKS, Theodor REIMANN, Colin COWAN, Henry LOHMANN, Norman DUFFIELD, Gavin WHIBLEY, Archibald ANDERSON, John HUNT, Bill SCHWAB, Robert FISCHER, James DOWNING, Edward HENDER, John MOSSOP, Neville CARROLL, Louis BURZACOTT, Bruce PAECH, Lawrence STEER, Thomas DE VRIES VAN LEEUWEN. They gave THEIR Tomorrow’s for OUR Today’s.

21.01.2022 #OTD - Battle of Brisbane On the 26th and 27th of November 1942, Brisbane was rocked by two nights of intense rioting and fighting between Australian and Americ...an servicemen stationed in the city during WWII. The rioting, which was widely supressed at the time by censors claimed one Australian life, with hundreds more injured as well as thousands of dollars’ worth of damages. The cause of the riot was because of the disparity in conditions for Australian and American servicemen. The Americans had higher pay and access to luxuries such as chocolate, cigarettes, food and stockings items that were all rationed for the Australians. In addition, there were also perceived race issues, with Australians taking offence to the segregation and mistreatment of African American soldiers by their American counterparts. According to records at the time, the riot was kicked off when three Australian soldiers were stopped by a group of American MPs (Military Policemen). The Australians had been talking to an intoxicated American Private on the side of the road when a group of American MPs demanded to see his ID. When the MPs attempted to arrest the American Private, the Australians intervened and attempted to defend him. The MPs called for reinforcements, whilst nearby Australian servicemen and civilians rushed to help their countrymen. As the MPs withdrew to the American PX (Post Exchange), more Australian servicemen and civilians arrived and began throwing rocks and breaking windows. Sporadic fighting broke out throughout the city and by 8pm some 5,000 people were involved. A group of Australians captured several boxes of ammunition, sub machineguns and hand grenades and the riot looked to turn violent. The MPs at the PX also began to arm themselves, and during a scuffle outside, one Australian Gunner Edward Webster was shot in the chest and killed, whilst a number of others were also injured. On the following night, a crowd of 500-600 Australian servicemen gathered outside the building and as NCOs went through the crowd confiscating grenades a further scuffle broke out. The MP who shot Webster, Private Grant was initially court-martialled for manslaughter but was later acquitted on the grounds of self defence. Five Australians were convicted of assault and one was jailed for six months. The event was widely censored with the only information being realised as ‘one Australian killed, six wounded’. It is believed that the incident was never reported by US media and this resulted in many exaggerated stories including one saying that 15 Australian servicemen had been shot by Americans with machineguns with the bodies being piled on the Post office steps! An interesting event and quite aptly named! --------------------------------------------------------------- If you spot an error, please send me a message. Join our group here: https://business.facebook.com/groups/2626189084317964

21.01.2022 On 1 December, 78 years to the day after Teddy Sheean gave his life trying to save his shipmates, the Governor-General will present his family with the insignia... of the Victoria Cross for Australia. Teddy Sheean chose certain death over the chance of survival, to try and save his mates in the water. None of us can know what he was thinking or feeling but in this video, Brad Manera, the Senior Historian at the Anzac Memorial, talks about life on a ship like HMAS Armidale, the risks they faced and the bonds between shipmates. Anzac Memorial Royal Australian Navy Defence Australia Australian Government Department of Veterans' Affairs Australian Army Royal Australian Air Force

20.01.2022 It’s the best thing that has happened to me in a very long time. He has given me the confidence to get out of my house, go to shopping centres, doctors’ appoin...tments we get out every day and go to the beach often. He’s my friend, a true mate and I could not do without him. Thanks to RSB’s Andrew and the wider OPK9 community for their support also. Rod (Veteran and RSB OPK9 ambassador) on life since Veiko joined it. It is with respect and appreciation that the RSB Operation K9 program today recognises members of the ADF both past and present, and we thank them for their service. The OPK9 program is also pleased that we can provide Assistance Dogs to help those who are left with PTSD related trauma as a consequence of their service. We are privileged to serve those who have served us. #RemembranceDay #OPK9 #rsb #SeeDifferently #Veteran #PTSD #AssistanceDog #GuideDog SA Power Networks Employee Foundation

18.01.2022 How ironic that today is World Toilet day and everyone’s stocking up on toilet paper.

13.01.2022 For the men of Anzac...... " Hark, be mindful fellow Aussies Of those brave men to the last A group of patriotic soldier-boys Who won glory in our past.... Yes, they came from every corner of the ANZ joint powers Some won a grave on foreign soil, Covered now with foreign flowers... Their blood they shed for all of us, ensoaked on Turkish shore Brave young men at Gallipoli In a War to end all War. No Mother's hug or lover's kiss No time to say goodbye; They went to that far off land, To fight for right, and die. Men of men, these Soldiers true Who fought for God, and King So who live upon our soil Can still our Anthem sing. Their spirit lit the flame, I'm told Within the hearts of men, Who gladly answered Bugle call To meet the Foe again. God bless ye, Men of Anzac When morn, and sun is set, We have our freedom because of thee, Thank you; Lest We Forget. Modified version of a Poem I wrote 30 years ago.

10.01.2022 Firstly I would just like to say, what a awesome light show we had over night. Remembrance Day 2020 will look a little different this year. Today the Sub Branch will hold a small Remembrance Day Service starting at 10:45 am at the Monument in Mann St.... However as we are under a COVIDSAFE plan to hold the event I would ask that you arrive at about 10:30 as our Marshals will be out with our contact tracing forms. Light refreshments will be served back at the Club rooms after. If in the event the weather turns nasty a back up plan will be established. To ALL of our VETERANS, Thank you for your Service We Will Remember Them

08.01.2022 I think we should do this in Mount Barker

07.01.2022 This is once again a post I didn’t want to have to make. DUE TO GOVERNMENT Restrictions the SUB BRANCH will be closed as part of the 6 day LOCKDOWN. All activities are CANCELLED as of MIdnight TONIGHT.... Please stay safe REBECCA

04.01.2022 No matter the generation, the uniform represents a Brotherhood. We Will Remember Them

02.01.2022 So you all know