Anzac Day in Canberra 2012
Michael White and Trevor Connell waiting for the march
Trevor Connell, still waiting for the march to start.
As there is no contingent of PNGVR, it was necessary to wander around and find a group that you could join in with. Usually there was a CMF or Reserve group and you would just tack on to them.
As there is no contingent of PNGVR, it was necessary to wander around and find a group that you could join in with. Usually there was a CMF or Reserve group and you would just tack on to them.
Anzac Day, Brisbane, 2012.
ANZAC DAY BRISBANE I attended the Greenbank RSL Dawn Service on behalf of our Association which was well attended – the grounds out front were absolutely packed out. They might need a second giant TV screen next year so everyone can see the service.
Some 40 members made the parade in Brisbane ably led by Lt D Ng (who nimbly missed all the horse droppings in Adelaide Street) with WO1 Norm Mundy in neatly pressed Juniper Greens behind him. Our thanks to Peter Harbeck’s lads for again carrying our banner. We were up in the front grouping with Barry Wright, Ken Weare, Alan Bell, and Kel Williams following in jeeps and golf buggies. When passing the VIP stand, the only VIP standing up (apart from the Governor taking the salute,) was our PNG Consul General Paul Nerau, who gave us a huge smile and a standing ovation.
Paul Brown led the service in the Shrine which I am told attracted some civilian interest. Thanks Paul.
Tony Boulter and Mike Griffin extracted the $$$$ from members as they arrived at the Victory Hotel and kept the usual riff raff out from crashing our function. Thanks Tony and Mike. (and the 6 foot bouncer at the door) Paul Brown operated his Trade Store and Doug Ng opened his “Banking business” and collected membership fees. Thanks Paul & Doug. A special thanks to Paul for bringing in all the flags, banner and signs and taking them back again.
The Hotel staff really looked after us. There was plenty of food and great service. Near the end of the function the Manager bought everyone left ( approx 25 members) a beer by way of saying thanks for our custom. Some 60 members and guests attended the post march reunion.
Ober Lt Karl Aschhoff was again in fine voice and gave a rousing rendition of “ Lily Marlaine “ in German and English following by the C Coy PNGVR “song” , and still in fine form, threw in a verse or two from the Student Prince, “ DRINK DRINK DRINK “ accompanied by much feet stamping and clapping – even the Navy divers at the other end of the function room watched the entertainment. Karl’s performance was remarkable, especially considering that he recently had all his top teeth removed and was awaiting a delayed final fitting of his new fangs sometime after ANZAC Day.
Thanks to all those who helped in so many ways on the day. Finally, as we had absolutely no band music again this year to help us keep step, Doug Ng and Jessie Chee have come up with a unique solution for 2013 – keep guessing, Details next Committee meeting on Saturday 19 May 2012 at the Museum at 10.00am. Colin Gould.
Some 40 members made the parade in Brisbane ably led by Lt D Ng (who nimbly missed all the horse droppings in Adelaide Street) with WO1 Norm Mundy in neatly pressed Juniper Greens behind him. Our thanks to Peter Harbeck’s lads for again carrying our banner. We were up in the front grouping with Barry Wright, Ken Weare, Alan Bell, and Kel Williams following in jeeps and golf buggies. When passing the VIP stand, the only VIP standing up (apart from the Governor taking the salute,) was our PNG Consul General Paul Nerau, who gave us a huge smile and a standing ovation.
Paul Brown led the service in the Shrine which I am told attracted some civilian interest. Thanks Paul.
Tony Boulter and Mike Griffin extracted the $$$$ from members as they arrived at the Victory Hotel and kept the usual riff raff out from crashing our function. Thanks Tony and Mike. (and the 6 foot bouncer at the door) Paul Brown operated his Trade Store and Doug Ng opened his “Banking business” and collected membership fees. Thanks Paul & Doug. A special thanks to Paul for bringing in all the flags, banner and signs and taking them back again.
The Hotel staff really looked after us. There was plenty of food and great service. Near the end of the function the Manager bought everyone left ( approx 25 members) a beer by way of saying thanks for our custom. Some 60 members and guests attended the post march reunion.
Ober Lt Karl Aschhoff was again in fine voice and gave a rousing rendition of “ Lily Marlaine “ in German and English following by the C Coy PNGVR “song” , and still in fine form, threw in a verse or two from the Student Prince, “ DRINK DRINK DRINK “ accompanied by much feet stamping and clapping – even the Navy divers at the other end of the function room watched the entertainment. Karl’s performance was remarkable, especially considering that he recently had all his top teeth removed and was awaiting a delayed final fitting of his new fangs sometime after ANZAC Day.
Thanks to all those who helped in so many ways on the day. Finally, as we had absolutely no band music again this year to help us keep step, Doug Ng and Jessie Chee have come up with a unique solution for 2013 – keep guessing, Details next Committee meeting on Saturday 19 May 2012 at the Museum at 10.00am. Colin Gould.
Assembling. Facing camera L-R. Ian Thompson (berd) ?PIR, John McGrath, Charles Nelson, Joe Hall, Gordon Robertson.
Extreme left Paul Brown. Banner carriers Grant Harbeck, Neil Harbeck, PNG flag carrier Simon Hui
Kevin Shorthouse. Order of Logohu, PNG.
Doug Ng leading. Norm Mundy in Junipers, Colin Gould, Tony Boulter & Simon Hui with flags
Frank Wust Papuan Infantry Battalion.
Alan Bell, Barry Wright, Jeep driver.
Ken Weare and daughter in rear. Tom Keenan (NGVR/ANGAU) in front.
During the march. Paul Brown, ?, ?, Joe Hall, Don Heap, Mike Zimmerman, Glen O'Brien.
Banner bearer Neil Harbeck, Left hand row marchers. Jesse Chee, Tony Milan, John Batze, Ian Thomson.
Tony Milan, Charles Nelson, John Batze, Graeme Blanch, Ian Thompson, Les McAndrew, Kevin Shorthouse. ?.
Charles Nelson, Ian Thompson, Gordon Robertson (behind Ian in photo), Les McAndrew, Kevin Shorthouse, ?.
Tony Milan, Alan Bell, Don Heap.
Mike Zimmerman, Les McAndrew, Gordon and Kinnie Robertson.
John McGrath and Graeme Blanch.
ANZAC DAY Rabaul 2012
Graham Lyme, John Holland and Phil Ainsworth in front of the Rabaul Cenotaph after the Dawn ANZAC Day service.
