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24.01.2022 It is almost time for our first monthly meeting since Covidpocalypse!! We are back into the swing of things this Wednesday, 1st July!! Our guest speaker for the night will be Geoff Crowhurst and he will be talking on the renowned story of Pegasus Bridge 1944. Given that we are now in Phase 4, there will be less restrictions than those listed in the News Flash that was included with the recent newsletter. Tea and coffee will be available but with disposable cups. Supper will... NOT be served this month, and the selling table is also not operational, but both will be back in August as we will well and truly be in Phase 5 by then. There is a strict hygiene regime at the RSL now and to assist with that we ask that no entry to the club before 7.15pm. This will allow for the sanitising to be done and rearranging of the tables. SHOW & TELL: Will be in operation so bring along your Covid stash of goodies!! Viewing will be controlled as social distancing still needs to be practiced wherever possible. Whilst we hope to see a bustling full hall of members at the meeting, we understand and respect that there are some who may not feel ready to attend larger functions as yet.

24.01.2022 Finnish Corporal with a captured Soviet anti-tank rifle, end of the Continuation War. Uuksujärvi 3 September 1944. PTRD-41 was an anti-tank rifle produced and ...used from early 1941 by the Soviet Red Army during ww2. It was a single-shot weapon which fired a 14.5x114mm round. Alikersantti ampuu jatkosodan lopulla vihollisilta "lainassa" olevalla panssarintorjuntakiväärillä, Uuksujärvi 3.9.1944. PTRD-41 oli panssarintorjuntakivääri, jota Kovrovin asetehdas valmisti vuodesta 1941 lähtien Puna-armeijan käyttöön. PTRD oli lippaaton, pulttilukkoinen ja kertalaukeava ase joka ampui 14,5x114mm:n patruunoita. Finnish Corporal with captured Russian anti-tank rifle, end of the Continuation War. Uuksujärvi 3.9.1944. Sa-kuva / jhlcolorizing https://www.facebook.com/jhlcolorizingFIN

23.01.2022 Unfortunately due to the current restrictions on gatherings, and to avoid unneccesary risk to our members, sellers, and the general public, WAAAS will be cancelling our April swapmeet. This was due to occur on April 4. We will confirm any further swapmeets for the year closer to their planned dates. Thanks for your understanding and stay safe.

23.01.2022 Interesting article on the most common WWI rifles.

23.01.2022 A different kind of lockdown in different times: A Policeman guards a closed-off Ludgate Hill on 15 September 1940 as a bomb disposal squad struggles to deal wi...th a UXB under St Pauls Cathedral. The bomb was eventually made safe and the two bomb disposal men received the George Cross. Colour by Colour by RJM

23.01.2022 Such a huge expeditionary force!!

22.01.2022 Interesting read about one of the lesser known campaigns of WW2.

22.01.2022 A preview of the upcoming movie 1917 for those members interested in attending our special screening.

22.01.2022 If anyone has any information regarding this brazen crime, please come forward to police. WAAAS extends its thoughts and support to Barry, who has endured more than any man should at the hands of low life criminals.

21.01.2022 Just to make it clear the swap meet on Sunday 16 June is open from 9.00am until 1.00pm and everyone is welcome. Be early to grab the bargains.

20.01.2022 A look at Utah beach and the nearby museum.

18.01.2022 Dont forget our monthly meeting tomorrow (Wed 4th March)!! The AGM will start at 7.30pm followed by the meeting. The guest speaker of the night is the ever-interesting Gus Gintzburger, talking on The Syrian Conflict: A regional nightmare. C and D are the official show and tell letters, but you can bring along anything you like as is the norm. The selling table is still in operation for anyone who would like to sell small items.... Hope to see a big crowd!!

18.01.2022 Reminder time!! Tomorrow night (Wed 4th Dec) will be our very last meeting for 2019!! Same place and time as always - Canning RSL at 162 Wharf St. Roger Higgins will be the guest speaker for the evening, building our knowledge on Confederate Armaments.... Letters for Show and Tell are V W X Y and Z, but these are just a suggestion, as you can bring anything you like. Our permits are still current so it will be good to see some interesting historical arms filling the tables. The selling table is still in effect and it remains a good place to move on some items that might be gathering dust. Hope to see another big turn out!! WAAAS

17.01.2022 This is a reminder to members for our first monthly meeting in 2020!! The meeting starts around 7.45pm tonight at Canning Districts RSL (our usual home). The guest speaker will be the ever interesting Gus Gintzbuger talking on The Libyan Conflict: the fall of Mohamar Qaddafi and after." The letters for Show and Tell are back to A and B but feel free to bring along anything you like. Permits are covered for the full year, so make sure you have them on you when travelling ...with your collectables. The selling table will be in operation for small items. Show your support for the club and roll up!! Guests and friends always welcome!!

17.01.2022 Get on Forgotten Weapons if youre not already. They have great articles on very rare firearms.

16.01.2022 The page "Forgotten Weapons" on Facebook and Youtube is chock full of great videos on old and interesting firearms. We see here a detailed video on C96 Mausers and how to assess authenticity.

15.01.2022 Don't forget the monthly meeting tonight!! 7.45pm at Canning Districts RSL. Mark will be talking on Mad Jack Churchill and Show and Tell letters are S & T. Hope to see a big crowd down!

15.01.2022 Merry Christmas to all WAAAS members, their family and friends of the club.

13.01.2022 75 years ago to this day, men from all corners of the world scrambled out of landing crafts to face hell along the beaches of France. Many thousands fell. On this day, we remember them and their sacrifice - stepping forward to fight a horrible war against tyrrany and evil so we can live in freedom. (Picture by Robert Capa)

13.01.2022 Don't forget our monthly meeting for August this coming Wednesday night (5th) starting around 7.45pm at our normal home address of Canning Districts RSL, 162 Wharf St, Cannington. The guest speaker for the night will be our faithful editor and committee member William Gillingham talking on Higher/Faster. The selling table and supper are both back!!... Letters for Show and Tell are M and N, but as always bring anything that you want to show off!! Hope to see a growing crowd as we return to 'normal' life, well as normal as us collectors get!!

12.01.2022 This years Annual Militaria Fair is now over and it set several records including attending crowd numbers, member displays and sellers. I hope those attending found a treasure or two. We can also announce that the winner of the raffle was Paul Barrett. Paul won the framed history and replica medal of the Victoria Cross kindly donated by Tony Banner to assist with our fund raising for the RSL. The photo is our president presenting Paul with his prize.

11.01.2022 Given our current public restrictions, public ANZAC day services this year will not be able to be held. The Driveway Dawn Service idea is a great way for us to honour our service men and women this ANZAC day.

11.01.2022 We will remember them.

11.01.2022 They shall grow not old as we that are left grow old, Age shall not weary them nor the years condemn, At the going down of the sun and in the morning, We will remember them.

10.01.2022 Dont forget our monthly meeting for August this coming Wednesday night (5th) starting around 7.45pm at our normal home address of Canning Districts RSL, 162 Wharf St, Cannington. The guest speaker for the night will be our faithful editor and committee member William Gillingham talking on Higher/Faster. The selling table and supper are both back!!... Letters for Show and Tell are M and N, but as always bring anything that you want to show off!! Hope to see a growing crowd as we return to normal life, well as normal as us collectors get!!

10.01.2022 We can't get enough of these colourised war photos!

08.01.2022 WAAAS wishes all its members and friends a happy Australia Day. Use this day to demonstrate your Australian spirit and mateship to all.

08.01.2022 To all WAAAS members - the monthly meetings for April and May have been CANCELLED due to the current situation with the Covid-19 virus. This is disappointing for us all, but it is necessary to protect the health and safety of our members, and the community as a whole. The committee will continue to work together to decide when it is safe and appropriate to recommence normal club activities. We would encourage all our members to closely follow any directions and recommendations from our state and national governments at this time. Our newsletter now becomes even more important as it will be our main point of communication along with Facebook and webpage.

05.01.2022 Easy company of the 101st airborne.

04.01.2022 Looks like hard work!!

04.01.2022 A big thank you to everyone that took the time to vote for the best display this year. The winner was Chris Horvath with the WW1 display of the Vickers machine gun, soldier and the magnificent horse. Second was Matt Brittain and his display of German and Australian uniforms complete with weapons and accessories. Well done to all the other displayers as this was our best arrangement ever.

03.01.2022 Amazing to see this C47 still flying and in such good condition.

03.01.2022 This is a reminder for our monthly meeting, which is on tomorrow night. Same time and place as always - our home, the Cannington RSL from around 7.30pm. Prospective members and friends are always welcome to attend. The guest speaker will be our club President, so be sure not to miss it. Bring along plenty of items for show and tell and put some money across the bar to support the RSL. Hope to see a big turn out!!

02.01.2022 All members should now have received the May/June Issue of our newsletter with attached News Flash. So the big news - monthly meetings are back starting Wednesday 1st July!! Show and Tell will continue as normal, but the selling table will NOT be operating until restrictions are lifted further. For those who are comfortable coming, we look forward to seeing you in a few weeks!!

02.01.2022 CLUB UPDATE: Our monthly meeting for JUNE is cancelled due to ongoing government Covid restrictions. The SWAPMEET scheduled for JUNE has also been cancelled. Given the Phase 3 changes due to begin June 6th, we are confident that we can recommence monthly meetings from JULY and we are still planning to hold our annual fair for SEPTEMBER at this stage. Our committee met in person this week for the first time for months, so things are gradually returning to normal.... Hope all our members and their families have stayed safe and free from cabin fever!! WAAAS will update progress again regarding the July monthly meeting once we can confirm if it is to occur or not.

01.01.2022 Great old footage about the brave men who dropped into France before the landings at Normandy.