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25.01.2022 Dear NZ Veterans, Happy New Year message from 94 Year Old NZ WWII (Bougainville/Guadalcanal/Korea) Veteran 479873 Ken Frank.

25.01.2022 Dear NZ Veterans, please note nominations are open for Board election at RSL NSW. It’s a great and very exciting opportunity to contribute to the future of the League in NSW and the ongoing support to Veterans and their families.

24.01.2022 Dear NZ Veterans, you may know that the Australian Prime Minister announced further restrictions today due to the Coronavirus. One of the restrictions is "social gathering". In regards to ANZAC Day Marches, Services and Commemorations, at this time, the RSL in NSW is meeting with the State Government on Monday and further details will be provided soon.... https://www.rslnsw.org.au/n/president-update-13-march-2020/

22.01.2022 Dear NZ Veterans, thank you to the Anglican Diocese for supporting the nomination for the Order of Australia for NZ WWII (Egypt/Italy) Veteran 279154 Capt (Rtd) Bruce Harris AM. Incidentally, Bruce was a regular parishioner to our own Sydney Anglican Church of Te Wairua Tapu in Redfern over many years. Can I also acknowledge Teowai and Gareth Ratahi for the portrait of Bruce in the Korowai used in the article which is very much appreciated.... https://sydneyanglicans.net/blogs/wwii-vetran-honoured

21.01.2022 Today on ANZAC Day as we Remember our Fallen either standing on our driveaways at Dawn or sharing videos and stories online, 94 year old NZ WWII (Bougainville/Guadalcanal/Korea) Veteran 439873 Ken Frank RNZAF also wanted to share a Video message. Thank you Ken.

21.01.2022 Dear NZ Veterans, Stuff.co.nz acknowledging our returned that are still with us.

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21.01.2022 COVID 19 Response Volunteer and Paid Work Opportunities Our partner organisation RSL LifeCare is seeking interest for volunteers and paid roles to support them in the event of a COVID outbreak. Click the link to find out more and to register your interest http://bit.ly/Covid19callout

20.01.2022 Dear NZ Veterans, please note the first ANZAC Day March update. Date: Saturday 25 April 2020 Time: 9:00am Start Point: Hunter Street close to Elizabeth Street... Dress: Medals Parade Commander: GPCAPT Nick Osborne RNZAF/RAAF Parade RSM: WO Digby Bentley RNZAF WWII Veterans: 94 Year Old NZ WWII Veteran 439873 Ken Frank RNZAF (Bougainville/Guadalcanal/Korea) At the request of our Indigenous Veterans please join us welcome our Indigenous Veterans and their Coloured Diggers March with a Haka as they enter the Redfern Oval. Please assemble at the Redfern Oval at 1pm. Remembering Our Fallen Supporting Our Returned Lest We Forget

20.01.2022 Dear NZ Veterans, as we Stood at Dawn at our gateways this ANZAC Day morning we were also included at a Virtual Commemoration Service hosted by Haka For Life and Corroberee for Life based in Western Australia. Thank you Haka For Life and Corroberee for Life for including us ANZAC Veterans in your commemoration service. Lest We Forget

20.01.2022 Dear NZ Veterans. Please share so the Whanau of our Fallen can receive their medals.

19.01.2022 Dear NZ Veterans, after Standing at Dawn and then supporting Haka for Life/Corroberee For Life at their virtual Service of Commemoration, I was invited to accompany the New Zealand Consul General, Bill Dobbie, this morning at 11am for a more formal but short Wreath Laying and Service at the Sydney Cenotaph which included a Karakia (Prayer) and reciting the Ode to the Fallen (Maori and English). With very few people in the City it was quite an emotional moment not being ab...le to share the Wreath Laying and Service at the Sydney Cenotaph with the many Australians and New Zealanders as has been done in the past. Nevertheless, at least we were able to Remember our Fallen in a more formal way. Thank you Bill for the invitation. Lest We Forget

19.01.2022 NZ WWII (Egypt/Italy) Veteran 279154 Capt(Rtd) Bruce Harris, AM Dear NZ Veterans I am very pleased to advise that 99 year old NZ WWII (Egypt/Italy) Veteran 279154 Capt (Rtd) Bruce Harris, AM has been appointed a Member of the Order of Australia in the Queens Birthday Honours published tonight for his significant service to higher education, to veterans, and to the community.... https://www.gg.gov.au//QB2020%20Gazette%20-%20O%20of%20A.P In regards to Bruces military service, Bruce fought in the Battle of Monte Cassino and other campaigns during the war and still has the original Maps he used to plan the major offensive in Italy "Operation Buckland", his personal diary he wrote during the war and a Song/Hymn book of German Catholic Youth found after the retreat as well as a lot of other memoraibilia from the war. However, over the many years after the war Dr Bruce Harris AM has had a successful career in education, represented the New Zealand Veterans at services and commemorations, and also at community events and activities and we have certainly appreciated all that Bruce has done during that time. Thank you to the many people that supported Bruces nomination from both New Zealand and Australia and we look forward to Bruces formal investiture. On behalf of the Veteran and Communities in New Zealand and Australia, a huge congratulations Bruce for the well deserved Order of Australia and thank you for your service.

19.01.2022 Dear NZ Veterans, our NZ Veterans at North Sydney RSL sub-Branch are hosting a VP Day Service of Commemoration on 15 August 2020 if you can attend. However, please be mindful of the current COVID-19 situation in NSW and ensure you have a mask available should you choose to wear one. Lest We Forget

19.01.2022 Dear NZ Veterans, today the RSL NSW in consultation with the NSW Government have made the decision to cancel all ANZAC Services and Commemorations. NZ Veterans in NSW have also cancelled all ANZAC Services and Commemorations. We will always Remember our Fallen and Support our Returned as best we can under the circumstances.... Lest We Forget https://www.rslnsw.org.au//president-update-16-march-2020/

17.01.2022 LEST WE FORGET: NZSAS Malaya Veteran 551823 Pte Nepia Piripoi KAA Dear NZ Veterans, yesterday we attended the funeral of NZSAS Malaya Veteran 551823 Pte Nepia Piripoi Kaa. The service was restricted in numbers due to COVID-19 and even though it was a Hindu service we would like to thank Dr Hirini Kaa, Matua Prince Kaa and Shelley Kaa for allowing a few of our ANZAC Veterans to attend and give a Eulogy of Nepias military service and also conduct the emotional Poppy ceremony ...which was followed by the Last Post, Minutes Silence and Rouse. Nepia enlisted into the Royal New Zealand Infantry on the 24 September 1953 at the young age of 19. At that time military service was compulsory for healthy New Zealand Men of military age from 19-45 liable for active service overseas. 18 months later after completing his compulsory service obligations Nepia then enlisted into the regular force of the Royal New Zealand Infantry and New Zealand Special Air Service on 7 June 1955. Five months later, on the 20 November, Nepia departed NZ for training in Singapore before entering Malaya eight days later on the 28 November 1955 as part of the 133 strong NZSAS squadron attached to the British SAS. Nepia was only 21 years old. This theatre of operations was known as the Malayan Emergency and the NZSAS Squadron was the NZ Governments first contribution to the war. The following links provide more information on the NZSAS involvement in the Malayan Emergency: https://nzhistory.govt.nz//new-zealand-special-air-service https://sofrep.com//sas-in-malaya-the-new-zealanders-arri/ On the 11 June 1957 Nepia left Malaya having served a total of 18 months and 14 days in a theatre of operations. On return to New Zealand Nepia served a further six months before seeking his release on the 6 June 1958, a total of four years, 8 months and 13 days of loyal and dedicated service to New Zealand. For service to his country, NZSAS Malaya Veteran 551823 Pte Nepia Piripoi Kaa was awarded the following medals: New Zealand Operational Service Medal for operational service since WWII http://medals.nzdf.mil.nz/category/c/c2.html General Service Medal 1918-62 with Clasp Malaya for services in Malaya http://medals.nzdf.mil.nz/category/h/h22.html New Zealand Defence Service Medal with clasp Regular for services to the New Zealand Defence Force http://medals.nzdf.mil.nz/category/n/n1.html The Pingat Jasa Medal awarded by the King of Malaysia to British Commonwealth personnel who served during the Malayan Emergency. http://medals.nzdf.mil.nz/category/l/l2b.html Thank you to the Veterans that attended which was very much appreciated: NZ WWII (Bougainville/Guadalcanal/Korea) Veteran Ken Frank; NZ Malaya/Borneo/Vietnam Veteran Charlie Karena; NZ Malaya/Borneo/Vietnam Veteran Bunny Tareha; NZ Malaya/Borneo Veteran Ian Lucas; NZSAS Vietnam Veteran Maj (Rtd) Terry Culley, and ADF Veteran Brent Kerehona. Lest We Forget

15.01.2022 Dear NZ Veterans Please note the Coloured Diggers March and Service has been cancelled. Lest We Forget

14.01.2022 Dear NZ Veterans, 94 year old NZ WWII (Bougainville/Guadalcanal/Korea) Veteran 439873 Ken Frank and I enjoying a night of camaraderie and entertainment with Te Hoe Ki Matangireia at the Ettamoogah Pub in Kellyville and what an absolutely wonderful night. Thank you for the kind invitation Te Hoe Ki Matangireia and all the best for the Kapa Haka regionals next month in Canberra.

14.01.2022 Dear NZ Veterans, Babana Aboriginal on behalf of our Indigenous Veterans (Coloured Diggers) are seeking your support at their Coloured Diggers ANZAC March and Service in Redfern this year 25 April 2020. Babana works with the local community to hold the Annual Coloured Diggers ANZAC event. This is one of a few across the nation which focuses on the important work that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders have done to protect our country. Babana Aboriginal, The Aboriginal and... Torres Strait Islander Veterans and Service Association and the Coloured Digger Committee organise the annual Coloured Digger Anzac event in Redfern. This is an annual event where both Indigenous and Non Indigenous returned service personnel and community can join together to Honour, recognise and respect Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander servicemen and servicewomen. https://www.babana.org.au/copy-of-suicide-prevention-1 https://www.facebook.com/babanamensgroup/videos/2200837500227280/ The NZ Veterans and NZ Communities have been attending the Coloured Diggers March for many years, a march that has become as big as the Sydney ANZAC Day march itself with many dignitaries, Veterans and community attending. However, this year the Chairperson, Mark Spinks has kindly asked if we can include a Haka in the Coloured Diggers ANZAC March and Service. At this time we are working through the specific details but it is likely that the Haka would take place at the Redfern Oval as the march participants enter for the service. On behalf of our NZ and Indigenous Veterans (Coloured Diggers), it is appreciated if Kapa Haka groups and the NZ Community could support the Coloured Diggers ANZAC March and Service this year with a Haka and meet at the Redfern Oval at 1pm on Saturday 25 April 2020. Please also note that you are very welcome to join the NZ Returned Services contingent in the Sydney ANZAC Day march which starts around 9am in the morning. The following details are provided: ANZAC Day March - NZ Returned Services contingent: Date: 25 April 2020 Time: 9am Dress: Medals, Ceremonial, Cultural StartPoint: Elizabeth Street and Hunter Street Sydney ANZAC Coloured Diggers March and Service Haka: Date: 25 April 2020 Time: 1pm Dress: Medals, Ceremonial, Cultural StartPoint: Redfern Oval Contact: Greg Makutu, 0404005341, [email protected] Lest We Forget

13.01.2022 Dear NZ Veterans, please note the funeral service for NZ Vietnam Veteran 375648 Gnr Clarence Ormsby RNZA as follows: 13.05.1944-10.03.2020 Creightons Funeral Service Date: 17.03.2020... Time: 3:30pm Venue: Hillside Chapel, Palmdale Lawn Cemetery and Memorial Park Dress: Medals Lest We Forget

12.01.2022 Dear NZ Veterans, as you know NZ WWII Veteran Ken Frank was attending the Kapa Haka in Canberra tomorrow. However, as the event has changed Ken will no longer attend. Ken wishes the groups well in their performance tonight and all the best for those last two groups performing tomorrow. Thank you again fo the kind invitation.

12.01.2022 Dear NZ Veterans, after 'Standing at Dawn' and then supporting 'Haka for Life/Corroberee For Life' at their virtual Service of Commemoration, I was invited to accompany the New Zealand Consul General, Bill Dobbie, this morning at 11am for a more formal but short Wreath Laying and Service at the Sydney Cenotaph which included a Karakia (Prayer) and reciting the Ode to the Fallen (Maori and English). With very few people in the City it was quite an emotional moment not being ab...le to share the Wreath Laying and Service at the Sydney Cenotaph with the many Australians and New Zealanders as has been done in the past. Nevertheless, at least we were able to Remember our Fallen in a more formal way. Thank you Bill for the invitation. Lest We Forget

11.01.2022 Dear NZ Veterans, Happy New Year message from 98 Year Old NZ WWII (Egypt/Italy) Veteran 279154 Capt (Rtd) Bruce Harris. Please note Bruce will be 99 on 7 March 2020.

10.01.2022 Dear NZ Veterans, with the restrictions on gatherings for services and commemorations which includes ANZAC Day, RSL's around Australia and RSA's in NZ are supporting a StandAtDawn campaign to remember our Fallen. Lest We Forget

10.01.2022 Dear NZ Veterans, please note nominations are open for Board election at RSL NSW. Its a great and very exciting opportunity to contribute to the future of the League in NSW and the ongoing support to Veterans and their families.

09.01.2022 Dear NZ Veterans, yesterday 95 year old NZ WWII (Bougainville/Guadalcanal/Korea) Veteran 439873 Ken Frank and I were invited to join with the Board of Sydney Marae Alliance (SMA) Inc at the whenua (land) which they have been approved a 20 year lease to build a Cultural Centre (Marae) in NSW. The last time Ken visited the whenua was in 2014. It was a beautifully sunny day for the visit and Ken also joined the Board for a Hangi lunch and attended their general meeting before he...ading home later that afternoon. Thank you Ken for continuing to support the community whenever possible. Thank you SMA for the invitation and we wish you all the best for your Centre.

07.01.2022 Dear NZ Veterans, please note that Pacific Mental Health Trainers: Malaemie Fruean and Joylene Kahotea will be conducting a free Mental Health First Aid Course at the IwIKon'X Inc facility, Blacktown Showgrounds, Kent Street Entrance from 9am to 5pm on Tuesday 24 March 2020 and Wednesday 25 March 2020. Morning Tea, Lunch and Afternoon Tea is provided. Please send your expressions of interest to: [email protected]... Please include the following: Name, Address, Phone No, Pacific Cultural Background. I will be attending the training and I hope you might also be available to join me increase our awareness of Mental Health as we continue to provide support to our Veterans. Greg

06.01.2022 Dear NZ Veterans, 94 year old NZ WWII Veteran 439873 Ken Frank and I were invited to lunch with the Kaumatua (Elder) from the NZ community at the Erskinville Bowling Club today. And we are being entertained by the incredible voices of Arthur Bristowe and Levi Fox. A beautiful day of camaraderie and music.... Thank you Arthur and Levi for the beautiful music. Thank you Kaumatua for a beautiful day of camaraderie. We wish you all a safe and enjoyable Christmas and New Year.

06.01.2022 https://www.beehive.govt.nz//it-time-further-recognise-tho

06.01.2022 Dear NZ Veterans, well Ken survived the heat yesterday at Waitangi Day at least for a couple of hours anyway. Unfortunately we were not able to see all the performing groups and entertainment but thank you to the many groups and entertainers that performed. And thank you for the Hangi and more importantly the bulk supply of drinking water which helped a lot. A quick check into the Medics before heading home to Aircon and a quick stop for a very nice Magnum.

05.01.2022 Dear NZ Veterans, today 94 year old NZ WWII (Bougainville/Guadalcanal/Korea) Veteran 439873 Ken Frank and I enjoyed a morning out with community group "Ara Hau Toa - Nga Hau e Wha" which translates to "Voyagers of the Four Winds". We were invited to meet and greet with Ara Hau Toa and learn what they do in the community with an added bonus of looking at their Motorcycles. Ken rode an Indian motorcycle many years ago and was thrilled that one of the members also owns an Indian... motorcycle. Thank you Ara Hau Toa for inviting us to join you this morning and the lovely brunch. Thank you Ken for always being out there in the communities as much as you can.

05.01.2022 Dear NZ Veterans, thank you to the RSL NSW for their kind acknowledgment of our National Day of commemoration and celebration.

05.01.2022 LAST POST: NZ Malaya Veteran 551823 Pte Nepia Piripoi Kaa RNZIR/NZSAS. Dear NZ Veterans, please note the passing of NZ Malaya Veteran 551823 Pte Nepia Piripoi Kaa RNZIR/NZSAS. The funeral is tomorrow at 2:30pm but there are restrictions of attendees being managed by the family of Nepia in Sydney.... Please view Dr Hirini Kaas facebook for further details and I will provide a summary of Nepias service after the funeral. Lest We Forget

04.01.2022 LAST POST: NZ Vietnam Veteran 375648 Gnr Clarence Ormsby RNZA Dear NZ Veterans, please note the passing of NZ Vietnam Veteran 375648 Gnr Clarence Ormsby RNZA early this morning. Funeral details will be advised at a later time.... Lest We Forget Photo courtesy of Poihakena Portraits.

03.01.2022 Dear NZ Veterans, a Christmas and New Year message from 94 year old NZ WWII (Bougainville/Guadalcanal/Korea) Veteran 439873 Ken Frank RNZAF.

01.01.2022 Dear Sydney Marae Alliance Inc Congratulations on securing land to build a Cultural Centre (Marae) in NSW. Thank you for including our WWII Veterans in your journey right from the beginning, a journey that included them visiting the Whenua with the Church of Te Wairua Tapu, attending Council meetings and being involved in your organisational activities, events, planning and establishment through to your celebratory announcement.... Sadly two of our WWII Veterans pictured are no longer with us: NZ WWII (Greece/Crete) Veteran 1221 T/SSgt Frank Harlow (10.08.1913-16.09.2015) and NZ WWII (Italy) Veteran 82871 Cpl Maurice Borland (27.06.1918-02.09.2015). However, 95 year old NZ WWII (Bougainville/Guadalcanal/Korea) Veteran 439873 AC Ken Frank continues to be involved and looks forward to attending future Marae Activities. https://www.facebook.com/SydneyMaraeAlliance/posts/3246790835413429