NSW Scottish Regimental Association in Mosman, New South Wales, Australia | Non-profit organisation

NSW Scottish Regimental Association

Locality: Mosman, New South Wales, Australia

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24.01.2022 The four photos depict different eras in the history of the 30th Infantry Battalions Annual Church Parades. On New Year’s Day 1936 the battalion made its first public appearance as a fully turned out Highland Regiment. The second time was at the Annual Church Parade which is depicted in the first photo. When the battalion was re-raised on the 1st of July1948 the tradition continued. The second phots show LTCOL Norman Peach laying a wreath at the Cenotaph, in the foreground is... LT Bruce Bell assistant adjutant before marching to St Stephens Presbyterian Church. Macquarie Street, Sydney. Since the commencement of the 30th Battalions’ Annual Church Parade in November 1998 the NSW Scottish Regimental Association and members from the 2/30th Battalion AIF and the 30 Battalion (1939-45) AIF Association have marched from Hyde Park North to the St Stephen’s Uniting Church where our Colours are laid up. They're led by the Association’s Pipes and Drums. In the early 2000’s Alpha Coy Scottish provided a guard. In later years just the Associations paraded. The time has now arrived when it has been decided that this year will be the last 30th Battalions’ Annual Church Parade. We urge members and friends to attend our final Church Parade. After the Church Service, the End of Year Formal Lunch will be held at the Castlereagh Boutique Hotel. Haggis will be served and the traditional Address to the Haggis will be performed. Another very good reason to attend. Contact Frank Woodhams President of the NSW Scottish Regimental Association on Mobile: 0418 234 892 or email: [email protected] for further information.

23.01.2022 Vicki Nixon the daughter of SGT Frank Gough sent in another WO & SGTs photo taken at Singleton Camp in 1955. Frank Gough is second from the left top line and also the middle of the second photo. All of us who were in the "Scottish" at that time would remember Frank. We trained hard and played hard and Frank was always at the forefront of both. Great photo Vickie. If you have similar photos of family send them so we can post them on our Facebook page.

18.01.2022 RESERVE FORCES DAY CHARGE AT BEERSHEBA FORMAL LUNCH & 20 YEARS OF RFDC HISTORY BOOK LAUNCH CHANGE OF DATE.FOR THE LUNCH Due to COVID-19 restrictions, the lunch has been moved to Thursday, 8th October, at the same venue, Parliament House. We have been able to obtain extra seating as both Houses of Parliament are not sitting that day.... The Principal Guest at the Luncheon, hosted by the Honorable Fred Nile, is the Honorable General Sir Peter Cosgrove AK CVO MC. The theme of the Luncheon will be to celebrate the Charge at Beersheba. An Honour Guard featuring the pennons of the Australian Light Horse in WW1 carried by members of the Light Horse Association and AAFC cadets accompanied by members of the NSW Mounted Police is planned. As well as Sir Peter Cosgrove and Lady Lyn Cosgrove other invitees include Dame Marie Bashir AD CVO, the Hon Bronwyn Bishop AO, Lady Penny Street, Ms Judy Brewer AO (the late Tim Fischer’s wife) and the Premier who will be represented. The Prime Minister will also be invited. The Army Band will be providing the entertainment. The NSW Scottish Regimental Association has booked a table for twenty for Association members wives & partners. Because numbers are restricted, we still have a few seats still available. If you are interested in attending, please register now. Regards Frank Woodhams President NSW Scottish Regimental Association Mobile: 0418 234 892 Email: [email protected]

18.01.2022 The 30th Battalion NSW Scottish Regiment passing the saluting base at the King's Birthday Review, Centennial Park Sydney 1936.

17.01.2022 Today we remember all those men and women who have served our great nation the Commonwealth of Australia in times of peace and war. We especially remember all those who have served in all the 30th Infantry Battalions. WWI 30th Battalion, 8 Brigade, 5th Australian Division, 1st AIF 1914 1918. Western Front WW2 2/30th Battalion, 27 Brigade, 8th Australian Division 2nd AIF 1939 1945. Malaya Singapore... WW2 30th Battalion, 8 Brigade, 5th Australian Division !939 1945 New Guinea The photo is of the 2/30th Battalion marching along Park Street on ANZAC Day 1951. Lieutenant Colonel Frederick Gallenghan known as Blackjack Gallenghan to his men was the Commanding Office of the 2/30th Battalion. I am sure he would be the person behind the 2/30th Banner, proudly leading His Men. It appears there are approximately 130 marching. Today there are no surviving members of the 2/30th Battalion. A tribute from all the former members who served in the post war 30th Infantry Battalion, 8th Brigade, 2nd Division 1948 -1960 to all those who served in the three 30th Battalion. We must not forget the 70 members of the NSW Scottish Rifles who volunteered and serve in Africa during the Boer War 1899 1902. Photo from Derek Woodward Post Vintage Sydney (Australia) Heritage History & memories.

17.01.2022 NSW SCOTTISH REGIMENTAL ASSOCIATION ANZAC DAY REUNION LUNCH 25 APRIL 2021 Royal Automobile of Australia ISC Room 4th Floor, 89 Macquarie Street, Sydney.... 12.30pm for 01.00pm Members and guests are cordially invited. For further information contact: - Frank Woodhams President NSW Scottish Regimental Association Mobile: 0418 234 892 Email: [email protected]

12.01.2022 "TWICE THE CITIZEN" RFDC Sydney 1998 2018 Publication The RFDC has published a book called TWICE THE CITIZEN" Sydney 1998 2018 which was launched by Sir Peter Cosgrove at the 8th October 2020 luncheon at Parliament House Strangers Dining Room hosted by Captain the Reverend Fred Nile MLC. Sir Peter’s launch speech is something to be heard. It was captured on video for future viewing. (Look up the RFDC website rfd.org.au for Sir Peter’s speech) The Author Ross Aitk...in, a member of the Executive of the Reserve Forces Day Council (RFDC) has done a splendid job in compiling this book from over 20 years of photographs and information addressing each year and notable events during the period. The front cover has a photo of Sir Roden Cutler VC, the RFDC’s first National Chairman. (Cover photo provided, was his favourite. A short summary of Sir Roden’s VC service etc. (he was a Reservist in SUR) is included in the book. There are Association’s photos taken at the end of the 2018 parade included in the book, with names. The book uses photos extensively and only covers the Sydney Parades, associated events and famous visitors who took part in the Parades. Published in A4 size, 322 pages of high gloss paper. Purchased books will be posted out.so please ensure it your address is a postal address. Book price is $65.00 per copy including a supplement. To obtain an order form to purchase Twice the Citizen contact Frank Woodhams President NSW Scottish Regimental Association Mobile: 0418 234 892 email: [email protected]

10.01.2022 The 2/30 Battalion 8th Division marching through Tamworth just after being formed in 1940 and before leaving Australia to serve in Malaya. The 2/30th was the first Australian troops to engage the Japanese at the ambush at Gemas in January 1942. Each year Gemas is remembered at a Gemas Day Remembrance Service at the 2/17 Bn RNSWR Suakin Depot Pymble. The date for 2021 is Sunday10th January assemble at 10.30 am. ... The ceremony commences at 11.00 am. Judy Kennedy a niece of Brigadier Sir Frederick Galleghan (Black Jack) will be the Guest speaker. A representative of 2/30 Training Group Butterworth, appointed by Lt Col Paul Sanderson CO 2/30 Training Group Butterworth will also speak. Trinity Grammar School Army Cadet Unit will lead the march past and act as an honour guard for wreath laying. The NSW Scottish Regimental Association Pipes and Drums will be playing during the ceremony. Morning tea is served after the ceremony Dress: Suit/Jacket, Regimental Tie Kilt, and medals. I urge members to support this important 2/30th Battalion day. I am sure Judy will have some interesting stories to relate about her Uncle Fred. For further information contact Frank Woodhams President NSW Scottish Regimental Association. Mobile: 0418 234 892

09.01.2022 Invitation to NSW Scottish Regimental Association members and friends. After the 30th Battalions’ Annual Church Service, the End of Year Formal Lunch will take place at the Castlereagh Boutique Hotel 169 Castlereagh Street Sydney in the Cellos Grand Dining Room on the fourth floor. ... The lunch commences at 12.45 pm. It will be a three-course lunch commencing with Haggis. For dessert Individual Christmas Puddings with Brandy Anglaise and Coconut Snowballs. The cost of lunch is $75.00. including house wines, beer, and soft drinks. To add to the festivity many attending donate prizes for the Christmas Raffle. You are very welcome to do so if you wish. The funds go towards the administration of the Association Pipes and Drums and the Association. Contact Frank Woodhams President of the NSW Scottish Regimental Association on Mobile: 0418 234 892 or email: [email protected] for further information.

06.01.2022 NSW SCOTTISH REGIMENTAL ASSOCIATION SYDNEY HARBOUR CRUISE & AGM SUNDAY 23 FEBRUARY 2020 Former members of the NSW Scottish Regiment and Alpha Company Scottish RNSW and friends are invited to attend the Association’s Annual Harbour Cruise.... The Harbour Cruise 2020 will again be on board The Captain Cook III. Contact your friends and get in early and book a table. During the afternoon we will be entertained by the NSW Scottish Regimental Association Pipes and Drums. We will also have one of our Famous Raffles and we invite members to donate prizes. This has become a tradition at our functions with many interesting prizes being donated. The Captain Cook Buffet Menu has a selection of Seafood, International Mains and a Dessert. Cost: $70.00 per head for a Buffet Lunch plus two free standard drinks. Other drinks purchased at own cost. Contact Frank Woodhams President of the NSW Scottish Regimental Association for further information:- Mobile 0418 234 892 Email: woodhams @bigpond.net.au

05.01.2022 The NSW Scottish Regimental Association’s Traditional Christmas Lunch Sunday 15th November 2020. The Castlereagh Boutique Hotel... 169 Castlereagh Street Sydney, The Cello Dining Room on the fourth floor. The Lunch commences at 12.30 pm and will be three courses with Haggis as the Entrée The cost is $80.00 including beverages during lunch. There is a limit of 100 able to attend with seating of 10 per table. Hopefully, as usual, there will be plenty of donated prizes for the Christmas Raffle to add to the festivity. If we are lucky a couple of Santa’s Little Helpers may pay a visit as they did last year. There will be an Address to the Haggis and the Association Pipes and Drums will play during the lunch. Contact: Frank Woodhams - President NSW Scottish Regimental Association Mobile: 0418 234 892 Email: [email protected]

04.01.2022 HAPPY AUSTRALIA DAY https://youtu.be/yJXTaM3IeAo

04.01.2022 Gemas Day 11am Sunday 12th January 2020 Suakin Barracks Pymble In June 2019 the last known original member of the 2/30th Battalion A.I.F, Sgt Bill Ennis passed away. Lest We Forget. ... At 1620 hours on the 14th January 1942, 'B’ Company opened the A.I.F. Malayan Campaign by engaging the Japanese at the instant Capt. Duffy gave the order to blow the bridge. Hundreds of Japanese soldiers on bicycles had unexpectedly preceded their main column and after the leading group had been allowed to pass, the main body was attacked, with massive casualties for the Japanese. After the action, 'B' Company was able to break contact and fight their way back to the Battalion. The action continued until the 15th. January with all companies involved. Battalion casualties were 17 killed, 55 wounded and 9 missing. The enemy casualties were estimated at several hundred. In a Japanese history of the Malayan campaign, reference to the action at Gemas said, "The Australians fought with a bravery not previously encountered". As former members of the post war 30th Infantry Battalion, we have a responsibly to support Gemas Day, to carry on the memory of the ambush at Gemas where the 2/30th Battalion were the first Australians to engage the Japanese. They showed the Japanese that the Australian infantry soldier would fight them with bravery in the many battles yet to be fought in WW11. Assemble 10.30 am the ceremony commences at 11.00 am and everyone should be seated by 10.50am. Morning tea is served afterwards, and it is requested members bring a plate. Dress as per Church Parade. COME AND HELP US SUPPORT THE GEMAS DAY COMMEMORATIVE SERVICE Photo 1 - 2/10 Marching through Wagga Wagga 1940 Photo 2 - Gemas Day 2007

02.01.2022 This is a photo from the 1937 Highlander which was the monthly magazine of the 30th Battalion NSW Scottish Regiment. The caption at the bottom of the photo reads: - With mutual Good Wishes for Xmas and New Year to our comrades of the Black Watch (Royal Highlanders), the affiliated Regiments throughout the Empire and, the Thirtieth Battalions past and present. In 2019 The NSW Scottish Regimental Association.bids mutual Good Wishes for Xmas and New Year to all our members and families and friends

02.01.2022 The NSW Scottish Regimental Association Annual Harbour Cruise: will be on Sunday 28 February 2021. Put the date in your diary. More information will be forwarded in the New Year or contact Frank Woodhams President NSW Scottish Regimental Association.Mobile: 0418 234 892

02.01.2022 Ken and Mel Wade-Ferrell proudly displayed the 30th Battalion AIF (1939-45) Association Banner in front of their house on ANZAC Day. Ken organises for the 30th Bn Banner to be carried each year in the ANZAC Day March. He also arranges for the Banner to be carried along with the other three 30 Battalions’ Banners in the 30th Battalions’ Annual Church Parade in November each year. Ken and Mel made it a fitting tribute to the men who served in the 30th Battalion during WW2. ... Thanks for seeing that the 30th Battalion AIF (1939) were NOT FORGOTTEN on this unusual ANZAC Day 2020. Ken’s father Major Tom Wade-Ferrel was in the pre-war 30th Bn NSW Scottish Regiment and served with the 30th Bn AIF (1939-45) in New Guinea. Tom also wrote the book In All Things Faithful* Ken’s mother Nina (nee White) Wade-Ferrell was in the VAD's from 1942 to 1946 in Detachment 803. The photo is of Tom and Nina.. *In All Things Faithful:is a history and album of the 30th Battalion and New South Wales Scottish Regiment, 1885-1985 / compiled by T.F. Wade-Ferrell. In All Thing Faithful is the motto of the Black Watch and NSW Scottish Regiment.