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Palmerston RSL Sub-Branch

Locality: Darwin, Northern Territory

Address: University Avenue 0830 Darwin, NT, Australia

Website: http://rslsa.org.au/stores/palmerston

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25.01.2022 Get to know #OpenArmsPeers Kate, reflects on how a photograph at the Australian War Memorial made a significant impact in her relationship with her father. I a...m a daughter of a Vietnam Veteran who served as a Medical Officer in the Australian Army Training Team Vietnam (AATTV). I saw a 6ft photograph of my father as a medic treating a young Vietnamese girl. This photograph was significant to me because my father didn’t talk much, so when I saw his larger-than-life portrait at the Australian War Memorial, I had the sense that I was being let into a secret. I saw a different person a young man. Up to this point in my life, he hadn’t been involved in his children’s lives and he hadn’t been connected to other veterans or his service. He seemed rigid, not adaptable and was later diagnosed with PTSD. From seeing this photograph, my interest in my father and his service grew, and because I was interested in him and his service, he learned to share with me freely. This changed how I saw my father, it changed our relationship and it changed me. I joined the Army Cadets. He shared his Vietnam jokes with me, like when I returned home from a week-long bivouac and the family house was empty, he left a bar of soap with a note saying ‘wash yourself thoroughly’ so we (the family) can come back into the house! Because of my participation, my father started coming to the Anzac Day parade when he hadn’t ever before. This led to him reconnecting to old mates and he started to accept more of his Vietnam Veteran identity. From ‘The Century of Service: Vietnam War’ stamp issue, released October 2016, featuring the photo of Kate’s father in Vietnam. Some of our Peers have recently shared their experiences of visiting the Australian War Memorial, reflecting on how it has influenced their military journeys. Read more of Kate’s story from the link in our bio. #OpenArmsPeers #StrongerTogether #OpenArmsSupport #MentalHealth #YourADF #awmemorial #myawm

24.01.2022 Get your technology working for you! Drop in Friday to Billeroy Veteran's and Families Community Centre 10am-2pm. 12 Billeroy Road, Eaton (Old married patch houses outside RAAF Base Darwin)

23.01.2022 https://www.abc.net.au//adf-soldiers-overweight-a/12553616

21.01.2022 To day the 18th of August 2020 marks the 54th anniversary of the Battle of Long Tan. On behalf of the family, friends and Colleagues of the fallen I would like to make this dedication. On this day the 18th August 2020 we bow our heads and remember the 18 Australian Military Force’s soldiers that were killed in action at the Battle of Long Tan. History of the Battle ... The Battle of Long Tan (18 August 1966) took place in a rubber plantation near Long Tân, in Phc Tuy Province, South Vietnam, during the Vietnam War. The action was fought between Viet Cong (VC) and People's Army of Vietnam (PAVN) units and elements of the 1st Australian Task Force (1 ATF). Australian signals intelligence (SIGINT) had tracked the VC 275th Regiment and D445 Battalion moving to a position just north of Long Tan. By 16 August, it was positioned near Long Tan outside the range of the artillery at Nui Dat. On the night of 16/17 August, mortars and recoilless rifles attacked Nui Dat from a position 2 kilometres (1.2 mi) to the east until counter-battery fire caused it to cease. The next morning D Company, 6th Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment (6 RAR), departed Nui Dat to locate the firing points and the direction of the enemy withdrawal and weapon pits were found including mortars and RCLs. D Company clashed with VC around midday 18 August. Facing a larger force, D Company called down artillery. Heavy fighting ensued as the VC attempted to encircle and destroy the Australians. After several hours two UH-1B Iroquois from No. 9 Squadron RAAF arrived overhead to resupply them. Supported by strong artillery fire, D Company held off a regimental assault before a relief force of M113 armoured personnel carriers and infantry from Nui Dat reinforced them at nighttime. The Australian forces had withdrawn to evacuate their casualties and formed a defensive position overnight. The next day Australian forces swept the area though the VC had withdrawn. The operation ended on 21 August. Lest We Forget

21.01.2022 Happy Father’s Day from Palmerston RSL

20.01.2022 Palmerston RSL will be doing the Palmerston Bunnings BBQ this Saturday 5th December. If you can spare a few hours and give us a hand please drop us a email or message !

18.01.2022 Today marks the 105th Anniversary of the Battle of Lone Pine at Gallipoli. One of the most intense battles in our wartime history resulting in more than 2,000 Australian casualties and seven Victoria Crosses. This is a testament to the bravery and spirit of the ANZACs. ... Lest We Forget.

18.01.2022 Remembrance Day Wednesday 11th November 2020 Memorial Park Palmerston Service commences 10.45 am Enquires: [email protected]... Take a minute out of your day to stop and remember, share this post with your friends and let’s all stop at 11 am on Remembrance Day and take a moment to reflect on the sacrifices of Australia’s service men and women

18.01.2022 Darwin Military Museum - Saturday 15th Aug 10 - 1530. Commemorate end of WW2

17.01.2022 Prime Minister Scott Morrison has recommended the Queen posthumously award World War II hero Edward 'Teddy' Sheean a Victoria Cross. Tasmanian Sheean, an 18-year-old with less than two years at sea, was an Ordinary Seaman on the minesweeper HMAS Armidale when it came under heavy attack from Japanese aircraft off the coast of what is now Timor-Leste in 1942. Mr Morrison ordered an expert panel re-examine the case for Sheean receiving Australia's highest military honour afte...r earlier attempts had failed to recommend he receive a Victoria Cross. Sheean is recorded as helping launch life rafts before returning to his anti-aircraft gun to fire at enemy aircraft that were strafing his shipmates as they floundered in the water, despite the order having been given to abandon ship. Witness accounts from the day have him firing as the ship sank. He was never seen again. Mr Morrison said he had accepted the findings of the expert panel. "That there is compelling new evidence in support of higher recognition for Sheean, that Sheean was done a substantial injustice in consideration of his actions in the original decision-making period in 1942 to 1943," he said. "And Sheean's courageous sacrifice of his life to save his shipmates makes him eligible for the Victoria Cross for Australia and the highest level of recognition should be accorded in this exceptional case." Former defence minister and Australian War Memorial director Brendan Nelson chaired the expert panel. The panel also included former solicitor-general David Bennett QC, former secretary of the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet, Peter Shergold, and senior curator and historian at the NSW Anzac Memorial, Brad Manera. Source: ABC News

17.01.2022 The bravery of these men is second to none and it is written into the history books as one of the finest moments in Australian Military History

17.01.2022 Palmerston RSL Sub Branch may be small but we do what we can to support not only serving and ex serving Members of the Defence Force but also other volunteer agencies who support the Palmerston Community . President Bill Simpsons presents a cheque for $1500.00 to the Palmerston St John volunteers Angie and Brett Butler. The money will be used to purchase medical equipment the StJohn volunteers need to continue the great work they do!

15.01.2022 Great News - Palmerston RSL will be doing the first BBQ at the new Bunnings Yarrawonga this Saturday 29 Aug! You will need the snag for the energy to walk around the new store which is huuuuuuge ! Drop by eat then shop !

14.01.2022 A great addition to Memorial Park

12.01.2022 I met Kerry today and she does some amazing Veterans Art. She has a stall at the Jape Homemaker Village. I picked up some beautiful Poppy Coasters. Thank you for supporting the Veterans. https://www.facebook.com/kerrysandhuart/

11.01.2022 On this day in 1966 Delta Coy 6 RAR engaged in heavy battle with the NVA and VC in a battle known as Long Tan.It wasn’t the biggest battle Australians fought in nor was it the largest loss of life but it became well known due to outrageous odds the Australians fought against. The 18th August is Vietnam Veterans Day and today we say thank you to all the Vietnam Veterans who served, who lost their life and still to this day battle the demons they brought home with them . Lest We Forget

10.01.2022 Please pass this great opportunity to your Kids

09.01.2022 Remembrance Day - please come to Palmerston Memorial Park at 1030. Remember the men and women that have sacrificed their life for our country. Lest we Forget. Support a Veteran that is having a hard time, reach out today to tell them we are thinking about them .

09.01.2022 Today is National Peacekeeper’s Day. It’s a day when we remember Australian Peacekeeper’s Militarily, Police officers and Civilians who were involved with Aust...ralian Peacekeeping Operations. The Palmerston RSL are cheers conducting a National Peacekeeper’s Day Service at Memorial Park Palmerston beginning at 10 am . Lest we forget See more

09.01.2022 A reminder for today Morning Tea - * Cazalys Palmerston Club * Wednesday 25th November 2020 @ * 1030hrs Free for financial members of the Palmerston RSL Sub Branch. Drop in have a coffee and a chat oh and cheesecake

08.01.2022 Morning Tea - * Cazalys Palmerston Club * Wednesday 2nd December 2020 @ 1030hrs Free for Palmerston RSL financial members and their guest. Drop in have a coffee and a chat

08.01.2022 Morning Tea - No2! * Cazalys Palmerston Club * Wednesday 25th November 2020 @ * 1030hrs Free for financial members of the Palmerston RSL Sub Branch. Drop in have a coffee and a chat oh and cheesecake

08.01.2022 Want to win $200 ?? Be quick as the deadline is the 1st of October! The winners logo will be sent to a graphic designer to finalise the final copy before we go ...to print. The magazine by defence families for defence families in the Northern Territory, has been issuing free magazines to our defence community for 25 years! If you could please send your design to [email protected] for your chance to win $200 If you are interested in joining the committee please make contact with us! See more

07.01.2022 We’re looking for former ADF personnel and/or their partners to participate in a trial, in partnership with Black Dog Institute, examining the impact of online ...suicide prevention training. The trial will help you understand signs of distress, what to say to someone who is distressed, and how to support them to get professional help. Trial participants will be reimbursed for their time. Recruitment closes 30 November 2020. Find out more: https://gatekeeper.blackdoghealth.org.au/ #StrongerTogether #OpenArmsSupport

06.01.2022 WEF 01 Dec 20 - congratulations to H1617 Ordinary Seeman Edward ‘Teddy’ Sheehan, VC. Posthumously awarded today. RIP, lest we forget On 1 December 1942, Ordinary Seaman [Teddy] Sheean, one of the youngest and most junior ranked members of Armidale’s Ship’s Company . . . decided to forgo his opportunity for survival by not abandoning ship and returning to his Action Station to man the aft Oerlikon gun . . . . Despite being wounded, he strapped himself into the gun and commenced firing at the enemy. . . .Ordinary Seaman Sheean’s actions disrupted and distracted the enemy from strafing and killing his defenceless shipmates in the water. He sacrificed his life trying to save his shipmates and, despite his wounds, he continued firing the gun until the ship sank and took him to his death.

04.01.2022 Monthly meeting TODAY Sun 9 Aug 1600 hrs at the RSL Room Drinks at the golf club at the conclusion of the meeting

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04.01.2022 Morning Tea * Cazalys Palmerston Club * Wednesday 18th November 2020 @ * 1030hrs Free for financial members of the Palmerston RSL Sub Branch. Drop in have a coffee and a chat

03.01.2022 Veterans Health Week. * Park Run/Walk * 7.00am * Saturday 7th November ... The start point is the Palmerston Water Park arrive a bit earlier to register . Bring the kids , walk the dog or run it’s up to you. At the conclusion of the activity the Palmerston RSL is providing hot and cold drinks and delicious pastries. Can’t run or walk to far then just join us for the coffee a d pastries ! Share amongst your friends Any enquires email : [email protected]

03.01.2022 So while we have been focused on the events of 2020 which we all know has merit, little has been commented on an situation 75 yeras ago ending WWII. On the 15th of August WWII ended with 60 million dead, Japan the last AXIS nation surrendered after being devastated by 2 nuclear bombs that would change everything and bring in the Cold War. Here we are 75 years after these events, many sacrificed their lives and lived with medical issues to ensure You & I and future Australians had freedom. For the record Freedom is not Free so on the 15th of August please take a moment to Remember those that served & Those Currently Serving Lest We Forget