70th Anniversary Lunch Celebrating the Formation of the PNGVR, 1951 -2021.
On Sat 23 Oct, following the Association AGM and an hour or so to visit the museum and view the latest displays on show there, some 54 people attended a lunch to celebrate the 70th Anniversary of the formation of the PNGVR at the Everyman's Hut at our Wacol Museum precinct. Association Patron Maj. Gen. John Pearn AO. RFD. welcomed all and gave a short address on the significance of PNGVR during its existence.
Councilor Hutton also spoke on the values of the service in PNGVR by those ex-members present and generally on the close relationship between Council and the Association, particularly the Museum, and offered any practical assistance Council could provide in the ongoing maintenance and continuation of the Museum. Following sweets and coffee, Bob Collins then gave an address covering in detail the formation, history and post history of the PNGVR and the Association.
As always it was great to see the numbers present and congratulations to those who had travelled quite a distance to be present on the day. Unfortunately Covid-19 restrictions prevented a number of interstate members and partners from joining us on the day.
The caterers did an excellent job in the presentation of the meal and an enjoyable get-together was had by all.
Congratulations to Paul Brown, Colin Gould, Kieran Nelson and other Committee members for their efforts in organising the event and the effort put in to ensure an enjoyable day.
Thanks also to the National Servicemen’s Association for the use of the Everyman’s Hut on the day and their assistance with the food and drink.
Councilor Hutton also spoke on the values of the service in PNGVR by those ex-members present and generally on the close relationship between Council and the Association, particularly the Museum, and offered any practical assistance Council could provide in the ongoing maintenance and continuation of the Museum. Following sweets and coffee, Bob Collins then gave an address covering in detail the formation, history and post history of the PNGVR and the Association.
As always it was great to see the numbers present and congratulations to those who had travelled quite a distance to be present on the day. Unfortunately Covid-19 restrictions prevented a number of interstate members and partners from joining us on the day.
The caterers did an excellent job in the presentation of the meal and an enjoyable get-together was had by all.
Congratulations to Paul Brown, Colin Gould, Kieran Nelson and other Committee members for their efforts in organising the event and the effort put in to ensure an enjoyable day.
Thanks also to the National Servicemen’s Association for the use of the Everyman’s Hut on the day and their assistance with the food and drink.
Above and below. The Luncheon.
Maj Gen John Pearn AO. RFD., Councillor Sarah Hutton, Bob Collins.
Margo and Kieran Nelson, Paul Brown.
Mike Griffin, Mal Zimmerman.
John McGrath, Kerry Glover.
Colin Gould MBE, Rowena Langan, ?
Elaine Glover, Ian Thompson.
Peter Rogers DFC and wife Susie, Joyce McGrade.
Terri Ng, Ainslie Ng, Wendi Ng, Sarah Weight, Fran Ng, Doug Ng.
Gerry McGrade, Bob Collins
Martin O'Sullivan and wife Hillie, Gerry McGrade.
Vivienne Rogers with sons Peter and Andrew. Vivienne's father was 'Horrie' Harris, NGVR.
Berry Cosgrove, George Bagajluk and wife.
Tony Boulter, Ron and Cheryl MacDonald. Ron is the Association Chaplain.
Kerry and Elaine Glover.
Sylvia McNeilly, Jessica Harrington.
Tracee and Jim Trammel.
Leigh Eastwood, Glen O'Brien, Tracee Trammel.
Susan and Annie McGrade,
Terri, Ainslie, Wendi Ng.
Joyce & Gerry McGrade