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“Ricochet” - Official newsletter of V.V.A.A. Sunshine Coast 1 May 2013

Mission: To assist all veterans, dependants, and their descendants, in all matters relating to their health, welfare and wellbeing.

“RICOCHET”The official newsletter of the

V.V.A.A. Sunshine Coast Sub-Branch Inc.

If not delivered within 7 days, return to:-V.V.A.A. Sunshine Coast Sub-Branch Inc.PO Box 533COTTON TREE 4558

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Sub-Branch Website: www.vietnamvetssc.org.auSub-Branch E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected]



DROP IN CENTRELocated at the rear of the Administration Building (upstairs) ofLibrary Complex, Beach Parade, Cotton Tree.

Office Phone 54794552 Fax. 5479 4558.Welfare Number 54432250

E–mail: [email protected]

OFFICE HOURSMONDAY - THURSDAY 9am – 4pmFRIDAY 9am - 1pmFRIDAY (LADIES GROUP) 1pm - 4pm

WEEKENDS AND PUBLIC HOLIDAYS Closed

Suicide Intervention Coordinator:24 hours

David Stevenson JP (Qual) 0457 704 966Please note that the above number is for

emergencies only. All general enquiries must bedirected to the Duty Officer or Duty Welfare Officer on

5479 4552 or 5443 2250.Welfare after-hours:- Helena Smith 0439 241 442

DISABLED ACCESS TO THE DROP IN CENTRE

For those with disabilities that prevent them from using the stairs tothe Drop-in-Centre, there is a lift available at the Council Library nextdoor. Ask one of the Library staff to accompany you, so that the topfloor access door can be unlocked. To leave, ask the Duty Officer tophone the library on 54758915 and they will unlock the access door.

DISCLAIMER

The committee of Vietnam Veteran Association of Australia SunshineCoast Sub-Branch Inc. and its individual members take no responsibilityfor errors, omissions or inaccuracies contained in this newsletter, noraccept liability for any loss or damage suffered directly or indirectly fromthe use of information contained in this newsletter, and do not warrantthat opinions published in this newsletter are necessarily the opinions heldby the Vietnam Veterans Association of Australia, this Sub-branch or theCommittee of this Sub-branch, including its individual members.

Air Force Association Norm CooperTracker Dogs Association Ian AtkinsonMooloolaba Surf Club Kevin LynchBuderim Hospital Kevin LeadbetterDVA Consultative Committee Kevin LeadbetterArmy Cadets/ARES David StevensonAir Force Cadets Norm CooperNaval Cadets Carl Britz

AAT AdvocateAdvocates

Team Leader ofPensions/WelfarePension Officers

Welfare Officers

Suicide InterventionCoordinatorWelfare AdminOfficer

Mentors andConsultantsChef ExtraordinaireHospital Visiting

Helena Smith (JP Qual)Glen PrestonRay Krzyzanski (JP Qual)Phil Gejas

Ray KrzyzanskiMario LorenzonCol ParkinAlan ChristieGlen PrestonRon StrongTerry DwanMargo ChristieTerry DwanAlex Chesters

David Stevenson (JP Qual.)

Margo Christie

Peter Henssler (OAM)Ray Krzyzanski (JP Qual)David OliverAlec Chesters

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VIETNAM VETERANS ASSOCIATIONSUNSHINE COAST SUB-BRANCH Inc.

PATRON: Laurie Drinkwater

MANAGEMENT COMMITTEEPresidentSenior Vice PresidentJunior Vice PresidentSecretaryTreasurerCommittee Members

Assistant Treasurer

Membership OfficerAssistant Secretary

Assistant TreasurerAssistant Junior Vice-PresidentOffice ManagerAlaric ManagerMerchandise OfficerEditor of RicochetAssistant MembershipState RepresentativeSocial DirectorDigger Hat JewelleryCeremonial OfficerHistorianAssistant HistorianHonorary LawyerHonorary ChaplainAuditorAdvertising & MarketingInfo. Tech. ManagerAssoc. Official MediatorPolice Liaison OfficerThursday BreakfastGrants Officer

Kevin LeadbetterRon StrongMal SayersMal SayersGlen PrestonSteve BoutlisCol ParkinJens PetersenKeith LaneDavid Stevenson (JP Qual.)Pieter Reus

Pieter ReusCol ParkinDavid Stevenson (JP Qual.)Mal SayersDavid OliverNorm CooperAllan BullockKeith (Shady) LaneSteve BoutlisVacantKevin LeadbetterRon StrongBarry Rodgers (JP Qual.)VacantVacantMario LorenzonAlan ParryArthur FryFrank RedpathMichael SheahanMike HoltKevin LeadbetterDavid Stevenson (JP Qual.)Geoff JewelJoan Parkin

OFFICE BEARERS

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS' AFFAIRSVeterans Advice Network (VAN)

129 Horton Parade, Maroochydore, QLD 4558Phone: 5479 5112

Free call to Brisbane Office 1800 555 254

THE VETERANS AND VETERANS FAMILIES COUNSELLINGSERVICE

Tel. 07 5479 3992 Fax 07 5479 5468PO Box 1797, (or, 129 Horton Parade) Maroochydore, QLD, 4558

24 Hour Crisis Line Toll Free Ph. 1800 011 046

The Maroochydore Office consists of a full time Coordinator/Counsellor, Office Manager, and a part time Counsellor. The office is openfrom 8.30 am to 4.30 pm weekdays. It helps if you make an appointment.

The VVCS provides counselling and support to all veterans ofoverseas conflicts. The families of Vietnam Veterans are also able to receivecounselling through us. Group programmes include the Lifestyle ManagementProgram (5 days live-in with partner) and the Heart Safe Program (12 monthgym). Other therapeutic/educational groups are being planned for theSunshine Coast.



NEXTGENERAL MEETING

Tuesday 21 May 20131000 hours, in meeting room adjacent

to Drop-in-Centre

NEXT MANAGEMENTCOMMITTEE

MEETINGMonday 20 May 2013,

0930 hours, in meeting room adjacentto Drop-in-Centre

VVAA SUNSHINE COAST SUB-BRANCH INC.

MINUTES OF THE GENERAL MEETING HELD AT COTTON TREE, QLD.ON 16 APRIL 2013

OPENING: The meeting was declared open at 10.00AM. The President recited the Ode and welcomedthe attendees.ATTENDANCE: Attendance and Apologies as per the Attendance Book.PATRON Laurie Drinkwater gave a report on IP Patron Ken Buss.PREVIOUS MINUTES: It was moved Glen Preston (G22/13) that the minutes published in the Ricochet was a true andaccurate account of that meeting. Seconded Jens Petersen..CarriedCORRESPONDENCE: Moved Mal Sayers (G23/13) that the Inward Correspondence be received and the OutwardCorrespondence be endorsed. Seconded Alan McLean..CarriedTREASURERS REPORT: It was moved Glen Preston (G24/13) that his report, as tabled, be accepted, with all incomeapproved and expenditure ratified. Seconded Keith Lane..CarriedMEMBERSHIP: It was moved Pieter Reus (G25/13) that his report of 4 new Members and total Membership of 435, ofwhich 101 are unfinancial, be accepted. Seconded Glen Preston..Carried. The Draw for early Membership Renewals waswon by Rob Williams.MERCHANDISE: NTROFFICE MANAGER: There is a vacancy for Friday19th April. Still need some for May. Moved Norm Cooper (G26/13) thathis report be accepted. Seconded Dave Oliver..CarriedRICOCHET: Moved Steve Boulis(G27/13) that his report of the good work done by the folding team was greatlyappreciated and that they posted 384 out with 100 red dots. If you received a red dot but you have paid then let the officeknow your receipt number. When you renew in the office, make sure the Duty officer writes your receipt number at thebottom of the renewal form. Well done. Seconded Col Parkin..CarriedALARIC REPORT – Steve Boutlis gave a verbal brief on the work party and moved that this report (G28/13) be accepted.Seconded Keith Lane..CarriedWELFARE & PENSIONS: Ron Strong gave a quick appraisal of the current workload. Moved Ron Strong (G29/13) thathis report be accepted. Seconded Glen Preston..CarriedGENERAL BUSINESS 1: Townsville have sought legal advice on a proposed Vote Of No Confidence in the StateExecutive. They are awaiting a briefing from their Solicitors. The meeting was briefed on the reasons triggering theiractions, those being the Remembrance House purchase, and the Caboolture Sub Branch. Moved Keith Lane (G29/13)that this Sub Branch support Townsville at the SMC meeting. Seconded Alan Mclean..CarriedThe following motions are our voting directives for our State Delegate Ron Strong2: Moved Col Parkin (30/13) that we vote against the Caboolture Sub Branch at the May SMC Meeting. Seconded JensPetersen..Carried. 3: Moved Steve Boutlis (31/13) that the Amended State Constitution be Adopted at the May SMCMeeting. Seconded Alan Mclean..Carried. 4: Moved Steve Boutlis (G32/13) that we support Gympie regarding rent forRemembrance House. Seconded Jens Petersen..Carried. 5: The following support for elections of National Executive a.President..Max Ball—moved by S Boutlis(G33/13) seconded Lane..Carried. b. Vice President—Peter Ryan—movedD.Oliver (G34/13) Seconded Jens Petersen..Carried. c:Treasurer—Peter Fox--- Moved A. Mclean-Seconded JPetersen..Carried. 6: Moved J Petersen that we support VVAAVIC re DVA not having direct contact with Clients.Seconded I. Fuhrmann..Carried. 7: Moved C Parkin (G36/13) that we do not support VVAASA wanting to raisecapitations. Seconded P Reus..Carried. Remainder of General Business.. State Exec would like as many members aspossible to attend the National Congress at the Gold Coast in May. The meeting was informed of the visit to the SBMCMeeting by new District Treasurer D Campbell. Ted Robinson won the raffle. Ian (Buddy ) Fuhrmann was presented witha bottle of Rum for his donations to our Sub Branch by way of travel carried out going to Alaric. The Presidentcongratulated M Sayers on being Nominated for the Volunteer of The Year at the State Electorate Awards for Caloundra.CLOSURE: There being no further general business the meeting was closed at 11.12 hours. The next General Meetingwill be held at the Drop-In-Centre on the 21st May at 10.00hrsSigned _____________________________ Date_________________________



Riflemen’s Luncheon Reminder

The riflemen’s luncheon is held on the first Friday ofeach month at the Mooloolaba Surf Club at 1200 hrs.

Drinks at own expense and finger food for about $15.00depending on numbers.

Dress: Casual.Any queries contact Kevin Lynch 0416275504.

QLD TPI ASSOCIATION (Sunshine Coast )

The Association meets on the third Wednesday of the monthat RSL House, Maroochydore.Meetings commence at 10.30am.Partners and visitors are most welcome.For further details please contact the Secretary:Bob Johnson on 5476 5803 orE-mail: [email protected]

I must begin by acknowledging Members’ greatefforts in the two recent triathlons and the BunningsSausage sizzle. The financial returns are excellent and agreat fillip to our budget. The Treasurer is happy! Thanksto all who so productively participated. Thanks also tothose who so effectively and productively sold memorabiliapre-Anzac Day.

Congratulations to our ever-present, hard working SecretaryMal Sayers. Mal was one of nineteen people nominated for theCaloundra Electorate Volunteer of the Year award. Mal didn’t winthe award but was presented with a certificate recording hisparticipation. Well deserved recognition.

Alaric has recently had new lino laid in most of the building.Our thanks go to Steve Boutlis, Keith Lane and Jens Schroeder whobraved the Westlander trip to Quilpie to complete this task under thewatchful eye of Alan Bullock. Areas of the building require paintingso we will be seeking to establish another work party to undertakethis work. More later.

Our Vietnam Veterans’ Day sub-committee has

recommended that this year’s activities take place atCaloundra. The Management Committee accepted thisrecommendation. Please diarise this August 18 event. Ihope that we may once again have significant numbers inattendance. Please encourage participation of your mates

who may not have been with us in recent years.Anzac Day has come and gone. Soon we will be in the

centenary year. Hopefully, the ballot for places at Gallipoli in 2015will see our Association represented.

I encourage you all to complete the Alaric Survey documentpresented in Ricochet. The Management Committee needs yourinput as it continues to review the Retreat and its future. Should yourpersonal review identify “out of the box” ideas please do not hesitateto submit them. The more diverse the input the greater the likelihoodof an effective outcome.

Until next month – take care.Kevin

Sewin on a wee button!

Angus Broon, of Glasgow , Scotland , comes to the littlelady of the house exclaiming, "Maggie, cud ye be sewin on awee button that's come off of ma fly? I canna button matroosers."

"Och Angus, I've got ma hands in the sink, go up thestairs and see if Mrs. MacDonald could be helpin ye with it."

About 5 minutes later, there's a terrible crash, a bang,a bit of yelling and the sound of a body falling down the stairs.

Walking back in the door with a black eye and abloody nose comes Angus.

Maggie looks at him and says, "My god Angus, whathappened tae ye? Did you ask her up the stairs like I toldyou?"

"Aye," says Angus. "I asked her to sew on the weebutton, an she did. Everything was goin' fine but when shebent doon to bite off the wee thread, Mr MacDonald walkedin."

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An old RAAF pilot sat down at the Starbucks, stillwearing his old USMC flight suit and leather jacket andordered a cup of coffee.

As he sat sipping his coffee, a young woman sat downnext to him. She turned to the pilot and asked, “Are you areal pilot”?

He replied, 'Well, I've spent my whole life flying planes.Flew a Wildcat and Corsair in WWII, and later in the Koreanconflict, Super Sabres.

I've taught more than 260 people to fly and given ridesto hundreds, so I guess I am a pilot. And you, what are you?

She said, 'I'm a lesbian. I spend my whole day thinkingabout naked women. As soon as I get up in the morning, Ithink about naked women. When I shower, I think aboutnaked women. When I watch TV, I think about naked women.It seems everything makes me think of naked women.'

The two sat sipping in silence.A little while later, a young man sat down on the other

side of the old pilot and asked: "Are you a real pilot?"

PRESIDENT’S REPORT

Malaya and Borneo Veterans’ Association

The National Malaya and Borneo Veterans’ AssociationSunshine Coast sub-branch meets on the fourth Tuesday ofeach month at 10 am at the Kawana Surf Club, PacificBoulevard, Buddina.

On the second Tuesday of the month there is a lunchand social gathering. For further information contact Roy on4777758 or Fred on 54927506.

MEALSON

WHEELS



The OldThe Old

The Old

Postal address:ALARIC Veterans Retreat

C/- PO Quilpie Qld 4480Phone/Fax 07 4656 4740Email [email protected] Manager Allan Bullock

Alaric Sub-Committee:Allan Bullock

Buddy Fuhrmann Mal Sayers

THE ALARIC VETERANS’ & EX-SEVICEMEN’S RETREAT April 2013

The Old

At Camp Gregory, the progress of the Camp Kitchen has come to a temporarystop. The able Veterans who were donating their skills and their time have had whatwe believe is a more urgent calling. They are assisting the local population to recoverfrom the recent devastating floods that inundated Bundaberg. The work being done bythese guys is very necessary for the rehabilitation of this fine City, and in helping thepopulace they are alerting the community to our cause. They should be commendedfor their efforts.

On Tuesday, 12th April last, I, Jens (John) Schroederand Shady Lane left the Coast to travel to Alaric for a workingbee.

Upon arrival at Roma Street, John and I spotted Shadyyacking (as he always does) to no one in particular.

A long wait for boarding of the Westlander allowed us tostroll through and enjoy the delightful adjacent Roma Streetgardens and those actively pursuing fitness.

After a lonnnnng train trip in very narrow seats, withvery little sleep due to children being themselves and runningaround the seating carriage, we arrived at Charleville onWednesday afternoon where we hopped onto a mini-van withseats for the two hour trip to Quilpie. The Charleville/Quilpieroad is well paved and allows for max speed. Lots of goats,sheep, kangaroo, emu and cattle amongst the scrub made thetrip enjoyable. But, oh, the road-kill! I was impressed with ourdriver’s care in avoiding possible addition to it by slowingdown at the sight of wildlife adjacent to the road. For those ofus who suffer from “startlement syndrome”, the cattle grids aresomething to be aware of.

Allan met us at Quilpie and took us to Alaric where wegot stuck into preparation for the laying of the lino. Lots of stuffto move out and old lino to be stripped, nails and quad timberto be pulled out. Luckily, the verandahs are wide and the stuffdid not have to be lugged up and down stairs.

After a warm shower, we all enjoyed a late happy-houron the “front” verandah, enjoying each other’s company andyarns. What a magnificent setting for it. Water views, wildlife,tranquillity. Ahhhh! The sky at night! Life is good. Allan thencooked a light meal which was beautifully prepared and itwent down a treat. A few more ales, and then into a verycomfortable bed for an early rise to get stuck into the rest ofthe lino laying.

By the Thursday night, we had managed to lay lino in allfive rooms that needed it. Other than Al (laid lino once before),none of us had any experience. We all had a great feeling ofaccomplishment at the end.

Friday morning, Alan took us to see the nearby opalmine after we dumped all of the rubbish from the homestead.From the top of the hill that is being mined, there isspectacular 360 degree scenery. I was amazed at the number

of kangaroo, goats and emu in the area.Allan, and all of those who have helped out at Alaric,

have created a wonderful retreatfor veterans. For those who do notmind the long trip, Alaric is an idealplace where one can relax in itssolitude and beautiful surrounds.Recharge the batteries and getaway from the rat-race. Gettogether with two or three matesand share the petrol. I thoroughlyenjoyed myself (and I wasworking!). GET OUT THERE!

Steve Boutlis.



A RETIRED army surgeon has called on thegovernment to fund all the medical costs of Diggersreturning from Afghanistan and Iraq, regardless ofwhether their illnesses stemmed from their deployment.Colonel Susan Neuhaus, who served in Afghanistan,Bougainville and Cambodia, said the current system wascreating "secondary trauma".

The general surgeon and surgical oncologist, nowworking in Adelaide, said veterans were forced to prove theirinjuries were caused by their service.

Veterans suffering post-traumatic stress disorder yearsafter service, might commit suicide while having their claimsprocessed, she warned. And she urged the removal of suchprocedures to have an "uncontested" system akin to the "GoldCard".

The Department of Veterans' Affairs issues Gold Cards,which allow holders to have all of their medical costs covered

by the government, to ex-prisoners of war, veterans withcertain disability pensions and those who served in World WarI and World War II.

"Let's go with 'gold-card' equivalent," Dr Neuhaus saidof the proposal she made in a submission to a parliamentaryinquiry into the care of defence force personnel. "It's the ideaof an uncontested healthcare liability for those who haveserved on active duty overseas."

The increased medical costs for government would belargely offset by "huge layers of bureaucracy" being removed."The idea that you would actually accept an uncontestedliability means that not only would you potentially garner costsavings, you de-link this issue of entitlement from care. Youdecrease all of the secondary trauma that goes with people,who are sick and are trying to put in claims years after theevent, who have this enormous burden."

A spokesman for Veterans' Affairs Minister WarrenSnowdon said the Australian Defence Force met health costsfor all serving members, while those severely injured mayreceive a Gold Card."For individuals who are not eligible for a Gold Card but havea service-related condition, treatment is provided for thoseconditions through the DVA White Repatriation Health Card orthrough reimbursement of costs," he said.

Opposition veterans' affairs spokesman MichaelRonaldson said he would consider the findings from theinquiry, being conducted by the joint standing committee onforeign affairs, defence and trade."We will await the committee's report with great interest.However it is impossible from opposition to ascertain thecurrent or future costs of such a proposal," SenatorRonaldson said.

Source: The Australian newspaper Feb 12, 2013

Colonel Susan NeuhausPicture: Kelly Barnes Source: The Australian



VOLUNTEERS

Well, the Sausage Sizzle and Anzac DaySales and a Buderim Woolworths Sausage Sizzleand of course the Alaric Work Party, are over and Ithank all of those who put their hand up once again.Of course I would like to see more willing workers sothat some of the following could have a break. Withover 400 Members, it should not always fall on thesame 50.

My special thanks to:- Norm and BarbaraCooper, Margo Christie, Steve Boutlis, GlenPreston, Ron Roberts, Bruce Hooper, DavidMontague, Kevin Leadbetter, Jens Schroeder, Peter Alvin,Pieter Reus, Steve Hastie, Ron and Bernie Strong, DavidOliver, Scotty Scott, Jens Petersen, Athol (Jonno) Johnston,Mike Sealy, Peter Bradford, Paul Musk, Noel Hyde, Mike andJune Sheahan, Graham and Ivy Mcleod, Ray and HazelSmith, Kevin Lynch, Keith (Shady) Lane, Barry Rodgers, LynMenzies, Carl and Yolanta Britz, Carol Thornton, WinifredPreston, John Cunnington, Denis Bird, Wendy and DarrylTurner, Ross Bimrose, Jim Meakins, Billy Moore, Les andSandy Coggins, Dave Montague, Mike Holt, and StanHorsburgh. My particular thanks go to those great people whodid the coordinating, multi shifts, and super special thanks toRay and Hazel Smith ,Ivy and Graham Mcleod and SteveBoutlis. For those who worked the Mooloolooba Tri, we raised$2104.00. The Bunnings and Buderim Woolies SausageSizzles brought in $730.00 and $306 respectively. Well Done.

Duty OfficersAll of these great members make it possible for the

Drop-In-Centre, Welfare, and of course, Alaric, to operatefrom day to day, so a very BIG THANK YOU.

Laurie Wood and Graeme Scott have been thevolunteers at Alaric over Jan/Feb and part of March, and

Buddy Fuhrman and Allan continued doing the job ofDuty Manager.

If You would like to have a go at being a DutyOfficer at the Drop-in-Centre, contact the officeManager as we are always looking for more.Thanks Guys.

Jewellery MakersThe Diggers Hat crews are back at work again

as the Anzac Day orders roll in, so, to the Guys andGals who work so efficiently and professionally, a BIGTHANK YOU. There are plenty of spaces for morewilling workers. Sometimes it gets hard for thoseregulars, so, if you can see yourself being able to

help, give Barry a call on 54452874Folders, Staplers and Mailers

A thank you, to those who formed a team to compile,print, fold, tape, and post the Ricochet Newsletter.Last month it was: Buddy Fuhrmann, Athol (Johno) Johnson,Steve Boutlis, Dennis Bird, Mick Howe, Ian Warburton, PieterReus, Scotty Scott, and Peter Alvin. Well done Guys, it’s a bigjob.

BIRTHDAYSThe Ricochet Editor, Committee, andmembers, wish the following membersa very Happy Birthday on your SpecialDay in the month of May:-Michael Amiss, Derek Bailey, NormBebbington, Robert Boyle, Yolanta Britz, John Cunnington,Clement Ebner, Ken Fulton, John Gray, Trevor Hagan OAM,Kerry Hanson, John Ison, John Laffey, Bruce Lark, Ron Long,Grahame Marshall, Ian Maurice, Ian McKinnon, Allan Mclean,William Moore, Ben Palmer, Lew Pattle, Colin Phillips, GrantPoyzer, Christian Prentis, Barry Reid, Adrian Schultz, GraemeScott, Hazel Smith, John Thelander, Noel Tomlinson, BarryVassella, Scheryl Watson.

MAL’S STUFF

Finding a woman sobbing that she had lockedher keys in her car, a passing soldier assures her that he canhelp.

She looks on amazed as he removes his trousers, rollsthem into a tight ball and rubs them against the car door.

Magically, it opens."That's so clever," the woman gasps. "How did you do

it?""Easy," replies the soldier. "These are my khakis".

To be sure of hitting the target, shoot first andwhatever you hit, call it the target

Knowledge, is knowing that tomato is a fruit. Wisdom isnot putting it in a fruit salad.

TV presenters begin the evening news with “GoodEvening” then proceed to tell you why it isn’t.

An Asian fellow moved next door. He has travelled theworld, swum with sharks, wrestled bears and climbed manymountains. No surprise that his name is “Bindair Dundat”.

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The Fishing Segment. (By Scaly Tails)

Emergency AccommodationAssociation member, Doug Wakefield, has two properties atConondale, approximately 22 Km West of Maleny, that he isoffering as emergency temporary accommodation to Veteransand other ex-service personnel.

Doug says that they are ideal for those who need peaceand quite while they contemplate their lives. Doug would likewhoever takes up his offer, to do a bit of caretaking whilethere.

Light and water are available at the houses. There isample space for those who would like to take a caravan, tentor mobile home.

The houses are a bit light-on for beds and furniture. Ifyou have any to spare, Doug is happy to take them.

Private Jones was assigned to the Army Induction Centre,where he was to advise new recruits about their governmentbenefits, especially their Serviceman's Group Life Insurance(SGLI).

It wasn't long before the Centre's Lieutenant noticed thatPrivate Jones had almost a 100% record for insurance sales,which had never happened before. Rather than ask about this,the Lt. stood in the back of the room and listened to Jones'ssales pitch.

Jones explained the basics of the SGLI to the new recruits,and then said, "If you have SGLI and go into battle and arekilled, the government has to pay $200,000 to yourbeneficiaries. If you don't have SGLI, and you go into battleand get killed, the government has to pay only a maximum of$6,000."

"Now," he concluded, "which bunch do you think they aregoing to send into battle first?"

Well I'm sort of back on deck. Haven't beenfishing or driving for 9 weeks due to a shoulderrepair and now that I'm able I hope the goodweather stays. One of my neighbours is a keenfisherman and he's been teasing me with some ofthe good sweetlip he's been catching locally although he saysthey can be a bit choosey and patchy at times. Last week hefished the reef off Double Island Point and landed some goodsnapper and one of the largest Parrot (Venus Tusk Fish) I'veever seen. He tells me he thought he'd hooked a shark whenhe first hooked it by the way it pulled. So it's shaping up to bea good winter.

As I'm sure some of you must have fished FraserIsland, I must tell you about a camping fishing trip I had withmy then heavily pregnant wife up on the beach on the Island.We had gone away with another couple and around the campfire at night a rather large dingo brazenly trotted through ourcamp looking for scraps. The subject of conversation soonchanged to the subject of dingos having in mind the tradgetyof Azaria Chamberlain.

We had previously been cautioned not to feed themand never to turn your back on them. If you were confrontedby one we were told to stare them down and they would backoff "so the ranger said". As with most pregnant ladies the callof nature becomes quite frequent with the immenient arrivalof the baby and just prior to first light my good wife decidedshe must go. Before she left I said half hearted to her to"watch out for the dingo" and so the seed was sown. She hadbeen gone for a considerable period of time and I wasbeginning to worry when at last she returned quite shakenand all a quiver.

I asked her where she had been and she said whenshe left the tent it was dark but she found her way along thetrack. On her return the sun had began to rise and in the halflight of dawn she spotted the dingo blocking the track back tothe tent.

She was terrified and having the rangers advice inmind she decided to stare the dog down until it moved away.With the lightening of the sky with the rising of the sun shesoon realised that she was staring down our yellowcompanion gas bottle with the cooking frame on top. Shecopped a fair ribbing for a good while after that but I had tomake sure that our yellow "dingo" was not left near the trackfor the duration of the trip. I told her our dingo didn't haveteeth and wouldn't bite her anyway. Not funny!!



I commend Bob fori n c r e a s i n g c o m m u n i t yawareness of Post TraumaticStress Disorder and its effects onveterans and their families.Air Chief Marshal AngusHouston AC, AFC (Ret’d)

PTSD sufferers can drawstrength and hope from poetry.

Bob Walter's poems echo with understanding,compassion, forgiveness and hope.

I have found encouragement and peace in reading them.I commend Bob’s work unreservedly.Major General John Cantwell AO, DSC

“There’s Nothing Wrong With Me” follows theveteran’s journey from recruit training, through war serviceand onto the day-to-day challenge of living with theconsequences of war.

The book is edited by Bob Walter, a Vietnam veteran.In 2010 he "hit the wall" and was diagnosed with

depression and late onset post traumatic stress disorder(PTSD), as a result of his war service.This was a difficult period for Bob and his wife. As part of hishealing, he has written a collection of heartfelt and insightfulpoems describing this experience. Along the way he has mettwo other poets affected by Vietnam, Butch Daly andSusan Roberts, who have also been affected by Vietnam andPTSD.Richly interwoven into this poetic tapestry are all the essentialthemes of the total Vietnam War experience. It illustrates theharsh transition from civilian to military life, the horrors of

engaging in battle, the true meaning of mateship, the sense ofbetrayal and rejection caused by the anti-war movement, andlastly, but by no means least, the human cost of living with war-related PTSD.

The poetry is supported by personal stories fromveterans and partners, which provides an insight into theimpact of PTSD on the lives of everyone in the veteranhousehold. It highlights the courage and sacrifice required ofveterans' partner and recognizes the need to walk oneggshells to avoid angry outbursts, while holding the familytogether. The storyline is supported by research which showsthat at least 30% of Vietnam veterans and their families areaffected.

This book has relevance to veterans and families fromall conflicts and is intended to:Reassure veterans living with PTSD that they're not alone.Inform partners and family members on what is happening tothe veteran in their lives.Alert at-risk veterans of PTSD warning signs and encouragethem to seek assistance should they be recognised.Educate the community and school children about war-relatedPTSD and the human costs of war.

Whether veteran, partner or family member, There’sNothing Wrong With Me: The Veteran’s Journey into thePTSD Minefield ,will help you find understanding, connectionand a way forward.

The retail price is $20.00 with profits from sales going tothe Repat Foundation to support PTSD research. This is aself published book and will be available in mid Decemberf r o m : w w w . v e t e r a n s j o u r n e y . c o m . a u a n dwww.yourbooksonline.com.auFor enquir ies contact Bob Walter : E -mai l :[email protected] and Ph. +61 8 8165 0109

The Poetry of PTSDA collection of poems and stories by veterans and partners about the Vietnam War and its effects on their lives.



THURSDAY THRASHERS

MANY OF OUR MEMBERS PLAY 9 HOLES OF GOLF EACH THURSDAYAT 12.15HRS. IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO PLAY, COME TO NAMBOURGOLF COURSE. SUITS BOTH GOOD AND HACKERS.COST: $15 INCLUDES GREEN FEES & PRIZESGUARANTEED GOOD FUN AND LAUGHTER .WANT MORE INFO? RING SCOTTY ON 0411569534

ASSOCIATION’S WEEKLY GOLF DAY

VOLUNTEERS STILL REQUIREDFOR DROP IN CENTRE

To ensure that we continue our excellent service toVeterans, volunteers are needed to act as Duty Officersat the Drop-In-Centre

Shifts are less than a half day commitment. You’ll enjoy the time!Norm Cooper will assist with the small amount of training

necessary.Please phone Norm, our Office Manager, on 54453433 or, on a

Tuesday, at the Drop-In-Centre on 54794552.

NORM NEEDSYOU!!!!!

Attention MembersThursday Brekky is back!

The Thursday Morning Breakfast, (backof the Mooloolaba Surf Club), continuesto be one of the Association’s socialhighlights thanks to the commitment of the King Of TheThursday BBQ, Geoff Jewell.

If you haven’t experienced the breakfast, comealong, bring your partner, and partake of great food andcompany.

See you there at 0730hrs.

Ken Sparkes was a journo inVietnam from a USA radiosyndicate (an Aussie with theUSA), and spent a lot of timewith the Screaming Eagle 101Airborne.

He now produces a TVshow on Foxtel called “JukeboxSaturday Night” on Channel183. He has asked, through theveteran network, that those with private Super8 movies andstills from Vietnam will send to him any that he can use todevelop and produce an Australia Vietnam program. I am surehe would want stuff from those who walked the weeds, orwere involved in the RAAF and RAN. Those who can helpKen, email him direct, [email protected], or work throughhis web site, www.kensparkes.com.Thanks,Mal Sayers

Have you ever been guilty oflooking at others of your own ageand thinking that surely I can’t lookthat old and facially challenged?

My name is Alice Smith and Iwas sitting in the waiting room for my first appointment withthe new dentist.

I noticed his Degree which bore his full name.Suddenly, I recalled a tall, handsome dark-haired youth

of the same name who was in my Secondary School classsome forty-odd years ago.

Could he be the same guy that I had a secret crush on,way back then?

Upon seeing him, though, I quickly discarded any suchthoughts. This stooping, balding, grey-haired man, withsagging, deeply lined face, was far too old to have been mysecret sweetheart.

When he had examined my teeth, curiosity got thebetter of me and I asked him if he had attended Morgan ParkSecondary School.

“Yes, yes I did. I’m a Morganeer”, he beamed proudly.“When did you leave to go to University” I asked.“In 1965. Why do you ask”.“You must have been in my class!” I exclaimed.He looked at me very, very, closely.

Then the UGLY, OLD, WRINKLED, STOOPED,FAT-ARSED, GREY-HAIRED, DECREPIT BASTARDASKED,

“What subject did you teach”?——————————————————————————

A CATHOLIC EDUCATION AND THE VALUE OF A PENCIL

Little Susie was not the beststudent in Catholic School.

Usually she slept through theclass.

One day her teacher, a Nun,called on her while she was sleeping.

'Tell me Susie, who created the universe?’When Susie didn't stir, little Johnny who was her friend

sitting behind her, took his pencil and jabbed her in the bum.'God Almighty!' shouted Susie.The Nun said, 'Very good' and continued teaching her

class.A little later, the Nun asked Susie, 'Who is our Lord and

Saviour?'But Susie didn't stir from her slumber.Once again, Johnny came to her rescue and stuck her

in the butt.'Jesus Christ!!!' shouted Susie.And the Nun once again said, 'Very

good,' and Susie fell back asleep.The Nun asked her a third question.

'What did Eve say to Adam after she hadher twenty-third child?'

Again, Johnny came to the rescuewith the pencil jab in her bum.

This time Susie jumped up andshouted, 'If you stick that damn thing in meone more time, I'll break it in Half!'

The nun fainted!



POSH PAGEPartners Offering Support and Hope

POSH 2013A women’s support group for all current and former

partners and war widows of veterans with qualifying service;peacekeeping/peacemaking operations and hazardousservice, regardless of which armed force or conflict theveteran served in.

POSH offers support, friendship and education, in asafe and informal environment.

Friday 1.00pm to 4.00pm

Kerry’s new grandson James Elliot

ANZACDay

It was niceto see littlekidsenjoyingthe day.

ANZAC DayBarry Rollason and hiscute little granddaughterAlyssa marching with dadand grandad inToowoomba and evenmade it into theToowoomba Chronicle.What a great day theyhad.

ANZAC Day at Cotton Tree.

The sun was shinning on thisspecial day with many youngerVeterans and their familiesattending the march and stayingin the park after the ceremony tohave BBQ’s with their families.

POSH InsuranceIt has come to our attention

that many POSH ladies are nottaking advantage of the seven dollara year accident insurance. No onewants to have a fall but as we are allaware we are not getting anyyounger and many of us do haveproblems with knees and hips. It willnow be compulsory for all POSHladies to be covered under VVAAinsurance.

If you have not paid yourseven dollars already could youplease pay ASAP. Dates to remember

The First Friday of the monthDo Lunch

The third Friday of the monthBring a plate with food

on it.

Mothers Day 12th mayBring a plate on the 10th

St POSH Day7th June 2013

We are thinking Dinner ata restaurant called ONE UP

at Mooloolaba

POSH RetreatOct 7th back 11th Oct

2013



DVA News from Wendy LathamMaroochydore VAN

MYACCOUNT INFORMATIONI am aware that many more clients are

now accessing MyAccount, with over 10,000 clients nowregistered. The recent “Clean Energy” mail-out contained abrochure for MyAccount and you are encouraged to view thebrochure, and read the below information.

I thought that I would provide you with a little moreinformation not listed in the brochure which covers the mythsaround the use of this system.

Myth # 1 - MyAccount users must login once every 14d a y s t o k e e p t h e i r a c c o u n t a c t i v e .False & BUSTED - MyAccount User IDs and passwords willonly lapse if not used for 12 Months. IMPORTANT: Thetemporary registration has a lifespan of 14 days.

Myth # 2 - MyAccount will be enhanced with new servicesi n M a y t h i s y e a r .True & CONFIRMED – Choice Maintainability VeteransServices (CMVS) will be releasing the ability for clients tonotify DVA of overseas travel, SRCA clients will be able to seetheir accepted medical conditions and payments, VEA, MRCAand SRCA initial claims will be available in three separate fullyfunctional online forms. More information will be distributed inthe coming weeks about other services coming in May.

Myth # 3 - It's okay to give a registration number tos o m e o n e o t h e r t h a n t h e c l i e n t .False & BUSTED - Currently the online security of MyAccountrelies on DVA managing the online access and registrationprocess. Only the client can satisfy your POI check andreceive the registration number. Spouse & Next of Kinrelationships will be addressed with the introduction ofNominate a Representative functionality coming in thebeginning of June. This means ONLY the user of the accountshould access the account, no one else should register onyour behalf.

Myth #4 - Clients know what to do after receiving ar e g i s t r a t i o n n u m b e r .False(ish) & PLAUSIBLE BUT RISKY - Once DVA officersconfirm the ID to clients, please ask if you need any furtherdirection on what is to be done. You need to log ontowww.myaccount.dva.gov.au and click on the 'Register now'button. If you click the Login button without doing thecomputer part of the registration process, you will probablyhave to call back requesting additional help.

Hi Members

April has now passed us and I hope youall had an enjoyable Anzac Day and didn’tindulge to excess. I attended the Dawn Serviceat Mooloolaba Surf Club this year (first time) and thought theService very appropriate. I estimated the crowd to be thebetter part of 1,000 people which was very pleasing.

I would like to take this opportunity to welcome four newmembers to the sub-branch, all four have joined as OrdinaryMembers. They are, Chris Blackwell, Richard Hayes andBrian Malcomson (Army) along with Digby Martin (RAAF).“Welcome” to you all and I hope your membership is long andenjoyable. I would also like to welcome the return of pastmembers Brian Aitken and John Fennell.

As at the end of April, membership of the Sub-Branchstood at a healthy 436 members of which, unfortunately, 86are still un-financial. Seventy five of them are Vietnamveterans (Ordinary members). The Management Committeewould have been somewhat happier if that number had beensignificantly reduced by the end of April but it appears nowthat our membership will be effectively reduced to 350 as ofthe 1st of May.

Those members who are in the category of unfinancialwill now need to reapply for full membership if they wish toremain a member of the sub-branch.

Looking forward to welcoming all past members back tothe sub-branch.

Until next month keep healthy and enjoy your world.Cheers,Pieter



If you can help, please contact Joy on the email addressbelow.

Would you mind forwarding a request to the reunion of9RAR, if anyone can remember my husband Stephen Evans,who served as a forward scout in 1969. He died in a caraccident, in Canberra, in 1994.

If they can share any stories about his time in Vietnam,I would be most grateful, as would our 6 children.

Many thanks, Joy EvansStephen Andrew Evans was a regular soldier, 218535,

who went Vietnam into these units, ARU, 1RAR and ended upin C Coy 9RAR.

Steve wrote the poem ‘The Lonely Forward Scout’. Hecame from Liverpool.

Joy’s contact email is [email protected]

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The following was noted from the Defence Honours &Awards website. You may like to forward through yournetworks.

Regards,Hadyn White

Executive Officer to the Deputy Commissioner NSW & ACTDepartment of Veterans' AffairsE-mail: [email protected]

Looking for next-of-kin.The men listed below have been posthumously approved forthe award of the Commendation for Gallantry for their service

during World War II and to date their award has not beenclaimed. If you are related to any of these men, or know ofsomeone who may be related, please contact the Directorateof Honours & Awards' telephone enquiry line 1800 111 321.PTE Alexander John BELLSGT Joseph Kenneth BELLPTE Joseph BELLGNR Thomas Stephen CUMMINGSGT Clifford Edmund DANAHERPTE Victor Lawrence GALESIG Howard Frederick HARVEYMAJ Alan MULLGNR Arthur REEVE

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Could you please ask your 2RAR contact list whetheranyone can remember the 2 Platoon soldier who was severelywounded by a mine in the Courtenay Rubber Plantation lateon 8th Feb 1971.

Pte PF Kowalski was killed in the same incident. Theentry in the 2RAR log is unintelligible. I believe the soldier hada leg amputated.

I need the name for inclusion in the Potted History ofthe RAR in Vietnam.Di and Fred Fairhead: [email protected]

Can You Help?



BIG BAD BOLD BEVIE’S TRIVIA QUESTIONS

1. Which Oscar nominated actress wasformerly married to broadcaster DerrynHinch?2. Which Australian national sporting team isnicknamed the Matildas?3. How many counters does each side begin with in agame of draughts?4. In cricket scoring notation, what do the initialsFOW stand for?5. Is Christchurch on the east or west coast of NewZealand?6. How many innings are there in a baseball match?7. Where on the body is the clavicle?8. In which ocean are the Maldives?9. What kind of scientific facility is located at LucasHeights on the outskirts of Sydney?10. In which city is the famous Ascot Racecourse?11. What kind of ice tea is actually a potent cocktailcontaining five white spirits or liqueurs?12. Which explorer came first: Marco Polo orChristopher Columbus?

ANSWERS ARE ON PAGE 16

Cairns to BamagaSEA SWIFT www.seaswift.com.au

Freight & Cruise 1800 424 422

VIETNAM VETERANS’ DAY RAFFLE

1ST PRIZE: One way trip for two, (including vehicle andcamper) between Cairns and Bamaga, or reverse direction,on the cargo vessel MV Sea Swift, in comfortable twin-shareaccommodation, and all scrumptious meals.

2nd Prize: HD Digital Video Recorder.Watch one TV channel while recording another, or

record two TV channels simultaneously, via dual tuners.320 Gigabyte internal hard drive allows for

approximately 600 hours of recording.

Tickets are $2 each or hugely discounted for you at 5 for$10.Tickets are available now at the Drop-in–Centre and areincluded in this issue of Ricochet.Please BUY, BUY, BUY, and help reduce the cost of theVietnam Veterans’ Day lunch, to the Sub-Branch.

Australia’s eHealth record system is here

You can now register for a personally controlled electronichealth (eHealth) record.

The eHealth record is a quick and easy way for you, yourdoctor and your other healthcare professionals to manage andshare information about your health and medical treatment.

Veterans, war widows and widowers with chronic healthconditions will particularly benefit from having an eHealth record.

Talk to your doctor about what an eHealth record wouldmean for you. They may be able to register you for an eHealthrecord, or call 1800 723 471, go to a Medicare Service Centre, orvisit www.ehealth.gov.au for an application form and for moreinformation.

Review of Military Compensation Arrangements

The Minister for Veterans’ Affairs, Warren Snowdon,recently introduced a Bill to Parliament to implementrecommendations of the Review of Military CompensationArrangements.The changes proposed include: former Defence members with conditions accepted under theSafety, Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 1988, and whoneed ongoing treatment, to have access to that treatment with aRepatriation Health Card (White Card), increased rate of compensation payable for dependentchildren under the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Act2004, and partners of deceased members to have more choice abouthow they receive their compensation.

A parliamentary inquiry into the Bill is being conducted.More information is on the Parliament of Australia website, as aredetails of the progress of the Bill.

For more information about the Report and itsimplementation visit the DVA website.



SOPHIE is a 3 kilogram 10 yearold female Australian Terrier Cross.

She came into 4 Paws careneeding special attention as she hadnumerous medical complaints all ofwhich were very treatable. All of Sophies’ ills made life lessthan desirable for her.

4 Paws has taken care of all the vet treatment she wasmissing out on and she is like a new dog. Sophie once againhas quality of life she so deserves.Sophie, as described by her carer.

SOPHIE breaks your heart to have and hold. Despiteher past life of neglect, she loves everyone and has a naturalflare to touch you personally. She is tiny, sweet and adorable;the complete package.

Due to not having any teeth, Sophie is on a soft dietmainly, but small hard food biscuits can be given if cut up fine.She loves her food and does a dance of excitement when sheknows dinner is being prepared.

Sophie is under weight and probably has not eatenproperly for some time due to a broken jaw that was notattended to (but now fixed). she loves the outdoors andsunning herself if weather permits.Sophie is happy to follow you in and out as you go, happy tospend a little time outside but she will whimper at the doorwhen she wants back in. She is an inside girl and sleeps inher bed beside mine but not keen to sleep on the bed with me.Sophie likes her own bed and looks for it for rests during theday.

She likes a bed in the family room to enjoy the companyof the household.

Sophie is presently living in a home with other dogs andis not aggressive toward them. She loves everyone, especiallymy older boys. Sophie constantly wags her tail and isgenerally happy all the time, she asks nothing of you and is avery easily pleased pet to have in your home.Sophie is a quiet girl and would make a great addition to anolder couple and could live in a retirement, over 50s, or gatedcommunity, easily.

If you have a heart like mine that would be touched bySophie, please apply online.

—————————————————————ZAC is a sleek, black coated 2 year old boy, delightfully

friendly and intelligent, playful. He needs another cat to playwith as he is active. Zac gets on well with all of the other catsthat he has lived with.

Once he knows you, he is affectionate, although thatsometimes means catching youin his paws and nibbling (noclawing or hard bites).

He is very non aggressive.Anyone would love him. Zacneeds a certain amount ofstimulation as he is active, andhe is not recommended for young or boisterous children.

Phone Julie on 0411 144 689, or, visit 4PAWS’ website,http://www.4pawsanimalrescue.org.au

4PAWS



There was substantial support for the continuance of Alaric,and your Sub Branch Management Committee is now seekingmembers’ advice as to how we should continue to do this in away that is sustainable both operationally and financially.

To be able to identify and collate yourrecommendations, we are asking that you put yoursuggestions in writing on the form at Page 17&18 in thisRicochet or on your own paper a similar format.

It is not necessary to complete all parts of thesubmission form, but the more information supplied the bettera future Alaric Plan can be completed for it’s sustainability.

The responsibility for Alaric is for us all to consider andnot to be left to a few. If you voted to continue with Alaric ornot, we still need your advice. We do not have an endlesssupply of money and we have to service all of our membersinto the future.

Example suggestionsThe Sub Branch could consider incorporating Alaric

and then a Sub committee managing Alaric could apply forgrants in its own right.

Some form of money raising venture could be held atAlaric e.g. a Trail-bike-ride similar to those run by otherorganization, (Variety Bash)

You can add to this list, including your method ofimplementation and costing.

I will be making further inquiries with a friend of minewho has conducted Trail Bike Rides in the past to raise fundsfor Cancer sufferers, and I will then present this in theSubmission format to the Sub Branch ManagementCommittee for consideration.

Please take the time to support your Sub Branch for thefuture.

Ron StrongSenior Vice President VVAASC

YOUR IDEAS FOR A SUSTAINABLE ALARIC

1. Jackie Weaver.2. The Australian women's national football team.3. 12.4. Fall of Wicket.5. East.6. Nine.

7. Shoulder.8. Indian Ocean.9. Nuclear Reactor.10. Perth.11. Long Island Iced Tea.12. Marco Polo.

BBBB TRIVIA ANSWERS



Submission to VVAA Sunshine Coast Management Committee

Regarding: ………..……………………………..Date: ..………………………..

To the SecretaryVVAA Sunshine Coast

Submission by: (Group or individual)

1. Background: (Short introduction on the subject of submission)

2. Consultation: a. (Who has been consulted) b. (Reference material referred to)

3. Implications: (What are the implications for Sub Branch and members, both positive and negative, if adopted).

4. Costs: (Estimated cost of implementation and ongoing costs to Sub Branch and members)

Continued over page



Submission to VVAA Sunshine Coast Management Committee

Regarding: ………..……………………………..(Continued)

5. Source of: (Personnel, equipment, financial needs, future expectations)

6. Recommendations: (How would the project proceed, and or purchase of Item/s)

7. If Approved: (Who would be involved in the implementation and future of the project, or purchasing of item/s)

8. Attachments (Supporting information, including written quotes or estimations)

Proposer’s Signature/s: …………………………………………

Received by VVAASC Secretary: Date…………………………….

Secretary’s Name and Signature: ……………………………………………………………………………………………..



THE ARNOTT'S BISCUIT STORYThose of you who are old enough will appreciate this little ode

Mr Monte Carlo was a fresh biscuitHe took Mrs Yo Yo for a Morning CoffeeHe put his hand on her Milky WayAnd she thought it was NiceBut when he put his Scotch FingerOn her Date SliceShe grabbed him by his Ginger NutsWhich made him Sa O!

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Blonde Heart Attack

A blonde gets home from work early and hears strange noisescoming from the bedroom. She rushes upstairs only to find herhusband naked lying on the bed, sweating and panting.

Oh my God, what's up?' she asks.'I think I'm having a heart attack,' - cries the husband..The blonde rushes downstairs to grab the phone, but just as

she's dialling, her four-year-old son comes up and says, "Mummy,Mummy, Aunty Shirley is hiding in the wardrobe and she has noclothes on".

The blonde slams the phone down and storms back upstairsinto the bedroom.

Goes right past her husband....rips open the wardrobe doorand sure enough, there is her sister, totally naked and cowering onthe floor.

'You rotten Bitch', she screams. 'My husband's having a heartattack, and you're running around naked playing hide and seek withthe kids!!'

Dark In Here

A woman takes a lover home during the day while herhusband is at work.

Her 9-year old son comes home unexpectedly, sees them andhides in the bedroom closet to watch.

The woman's husband also comes home. She puts her lover inthe closet, not realizing that the little boy is in there already.

The little boy says, ' Dark in here.'The man says, 'Yes, it is.'Boy: 'I have a baseball..'Man: 'That's nice'Boy: 'Want to buy it?'Man: 'No, thanks.'Boy: 'My Dad's outside.'Man: 'OK, how much?'Boy: '$250'In the next few weeks, it happens again that the boy and the

lover are in the closet together.Boy: 'Dark in here.'Man: 'Yes, it is.'Boy: 'I have a baseball glove.'The lover, remembering the last time, asks the boy, 'How

much?'Boy: '$750'Man: 'Sold.'A few days later, the Dad says to the boy, 'Grab your glove,

let's go outside and have a game of catch.'The boy says, 'I can't, I sold my baseball and my glove.'The Dad asks, 'How much did you sell them for?'Boy: '$1,000'The Dad says, 'That's terrible to over charge your friends like

that...that is way more than those two things cost. I'm taking you tochurch, to confession.'

They go to the church and the Dad makes the little boy sit inthe confessional booth and closes the door.

The boy says, 'Dark in here.'The priest says, 'Don't start that shit again; you're in my

closet now.'



A contingent of Australian DefenceForce (ADF) personnel about to deploy tothe Middle East were farewelled by family,friends and colleagues in Darwin Thursday11 April, at an official farewell parade forthe Force Communications Unit – RotationNine(FCU–9).

The parade, at Robertson Barracks, comprised Navy,Army and Air Force personnel who, as the FCU–9, will providenational command and welfare communications, andinformation systems support to Joint Task Force 633.

Elements of FCU–9 will also support the return of ADFpersonnel from Afghanistan back home to Australia.

Commander FCU–9, Wing Commander Gordon Pert,said the contingent was looking forward to the deploymentand was proud to be part of such an historic rotation.

“All members of unit are aware of the significance ofthis rotation,” Wing Commander Pert said.

“FCU – 9 will support the culmination of Australia’scommitment in Afghanistan, with the full transition of security

in Uruzgan and the redeployment of Australianpersonnel back home.”

Commander of the 1st Brigade, BrigadierJohn Frewen, AM, said the farewell parade wasan opportunity to wish the deploying membersa safe and successful mission.

“FCU–9 is an important asset inAustralia’s Middle East operations, providing an importantlinkage to the various force elements spread across thetheatre,” Brigadier Frewen said.

“The unit is highly professional and focused on the taskat hand, and I wish them good luck and a safe return.”

Accompanied by members of the Australian Army BandDarwin, the unit was reviewed by Deputy Air CommanderAustralia, Air Commodore Christopher Westwood, beforemarching off to the applause of their family, friends andcolleagues.

Also in attendance was the Officer Commanding of the396 Expeditionary Combat Support Wing, Group CaptainDavid Thiele and the Commanding Officer of HMASCoonawarra, Commander Ben Favelle.

Contributions from Ex–Armymembers are welcome.

This article sourced from varioussites on the internet.

ADF members bound for the Middle East



You might remember our article on Blood Pressure (BP) a fewmonths ago on “How to prevent high blood pressure? Your BPis a very important health reading so we thought it would begreat to give you more information and hopefully answer yourmost frequently asked questions.

Why is my BP measured at the hospital different from thatmeasured at home?When BP measured at hospital or medical centre, the patient isusually in a psychological state of anxiety or tension. This tendsto elevate the BP above the level existing when patient ismentally at ease. When the measurement is performed athome, the patient is usually calm and relaxed, hence a stableBP value.Please note that the general guideline for a normal BP readingis be 120 over 80. However it varies according to age, state ofhealth etc…

Why do I find different values even when I measure my BPunder the same conditions?BP can display unexpectedly large fluctuations within a veryshort time. As we can not sense our own BP, we are notconscious of these fluctuations so we are prone to believe itremains even and constant. So even if the measurement isperformed accurately, you can still expect a different value fromone measurement to the next. However, the variation on 2 to 3consecutive measurements should not exceed 5 to 6 mmHg(millimeters of mercury). Beware though not to take multiplereadings within a short space of time, causing the arm tobecome occluded with blood. This can result in readings beingup to 15 mmHg different to the original reading.

What are the main factors that influence BP?Physical Activity - eating and drinking - talking - bathing -smoking - tension or fatigue - changes in temperatures -

urinating. So, as you can see, daily fluctuations are prettynormal.

What is the correct way to take my BP?

- Correct posture:Sit on a chair, upright and with your back straight, and relax bytaking 5 or 6 deep and easy breaths.Feet flat on the floor (do not cross your legs).Place your arm on a table so that the cuff is at the same levelas your heart (use pillow or cushion under the arm if differenceof height between desk and chair).Do not talk during measurement and do not move.

- Correct wrapping of the cuff:Slip the cuff onto the left arm so that the tube is running downthe inside of your forearm, in line with your middle finger.Please note that if you are using the right arm, the tube shouldbe at the side of your elbow, running along the arm.

The coloured marker or the arrow should be pointing down theinside of the arm.

The bottom of the cuff should be approx 1 to 2 cm above yourelbow. You may test to see if it is in the right position bybending the arm. If the cuff buckles, it needs to be positionedhigher on your arms. Tightly wrap the cuff so that you can stillinsert a finger between the cuff and your skin. Be careful not torest your arm on the air tube as it will restrict the flow of the airto the cuff.

We hope this information from OMRON Healthcare will beuseful to you.

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THEN AND NOW

Ian Hamilton as he was inVietnam, a handsomeyoung digger with 7RAR67-68.(Well fed. Note the ratpack under his cot!)

Ian and his lovely wife Annette (Nettie) last year.Ian ( still amember) andNettie have lived inScotland forseveral years.You may recallIan’s story in lastyear’s July issue ofRicochet.

A platoon of soldiers was patrolling north of Fallujahwhen they came upon an Iraqi terrorist, badly injured andunconscious.

On the opposite side of the road was an Australiansoldier in a similar but less serious state.

The Aussie soldier was conscious and alert and asfirst aid was given to both men, the Platoon Leader asked theinjured Australian what had happened.

The soldier reported, 'I was heavily armed and movingnorth along the highway here, and coming south was aheavily armed insurgent.' We saw each other and both tookcover in the ditches along the road. I yelled to him thatSaddam Hussein was a miserable, lowlife scum bag who gotwhat he deserved.

He yelled back that Kevin Rudd is a bureaucratic,good-for-nothing, left wing labour dickhead who knowsbugger all about running the country.'

'So I said that Osama Bin Ladin dresses and acts likea frigid, mean-spirited lesbian!'

He retaliated by yelling, 'Oh yeah? Well, so do all ofyour officers!'

'And, there we were, in the middle of the road,laughing, shaking hands, when a bloody truck hit us.'

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Dogs WelcomeA man wrote a letter to a small hotel in a Midwest town

he planned to visit on his vacation.He wrote: I would very much like to bring my dog with

me. He is well-groomed and very well behaved. Would yoube willing to permit me to keep him in my room with me atnight?

An immediate reply came from the hotel owner, whowrote:

SIR: I've been operating this hotel for many years. Inall that time, I've never had a dog steal towels, bedclothes,silverware or pictures off the walls. I've never had to evict adog in the middle of the night for being drunk and disorderly.And I've never had a dog run out on a hotel bill. Yes,indeed, your dog is welcome at my hotel.And if your Dog will vouch for you, you're welcome to stayhere, too.

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VIETNAM VETERANS FRIENDLY RETREATSPUBLISHED IN VVAA “DEBRIEF” SUMMER 2012 EDITION

Queensland

Standown Park: 91 Radke Road, Kia Ora (halfway betweenGympie and Tin Can Bay). Power, water, pets, open fire,showers, toilets, disableds’ facilities, coin laundry, secure offthe highway, restful surrounds. No cabins/onsite vans.Discount for veterans.Contact owners Rod (ex 9RAR) and Pam Elkington (07) 54865144 or 0417 718 127

Cockscomb Veterans Camp: Located only 23km fromRockhampton. Camp kitchen, showers, toilets, no power, $5donation. Contact Allan Evans (07) 4934 4941 for directions.

Pandanus Park: Follow the three red stripes from Mareeba,no facilities, take all and remove your rubbish. This is anisolated retreat in Cape York

Sapphire Gemfields: Located behind the post office at theRSL. Power, toilets, showers, water, and barbecue. The Clubbar is open Thursday, Saturday and Sunday. $5.00 per nightContact Peter Johnson (ex 6RAR) 0439 797 175

Alaric Homestead Veterans’ Retreat at Quilpie: TheHomestead is fully furnished and managed by a Veteran DutyOfficer. Very low nominal fee charged per day. Caravans andcamper trailers can be parked at a low daily fee.Booking essential for the Homestead (not necessary forcaravans/campers) Contact the Duty Officer (07) 4656 4740.Email:[email protected]: C/O PO Quilpie Qld 4480

Rocky Creek War Memorial Park: This camp spot is locatedat Tolga. The Atherton Shire Council maintains it. There is a 72hour limit and a gold coin donation. There are toilets,barbecue, and non-potable water. It is a memorial site to allsoldiers who trained on the tablelands before being sentoverseas. There is a caretaker on site.

Zac's Place: Located at 715 Ross River Road, Kirwan,Townsville, run by VVAA Qld Branch. There is accommodationfor up to 11 people with all facilities. Tariff is $35.00 per nightsingle, $55.00 per night double or $175.00 per week single or$225.00 per week double, for accommodation.Contact manager Mr Jason Spurr, Ph. (07) 4773 6980.

Homestead Caravan Park: Located along the LandsboroughHighway at Barcaldine, Queensland. Every day in the lateafternoon during winter, your hosts Ben and Thanh prepare thecampfire, with damper and billy tea prepared the old bush way.Entertainment nightly. They always have something special onfor Vietnam Veterans Day, 18th August. Cabins available. ForReservations Ph. Ben or Thanh on (07) 4651 1308.

Camp Gregory is a rural acre property inside a national parkwith the Gregory River running along one side. A long droptoilet is available. The camp is ideal for camping and caravans,free of charge to Veterans and their families.A maximum stay of 2 weeks.Contact Roger Dwyer first Ph: (07) 4129 4030Address: 168 Darville Rd, Woodgate, Qld, 4660

South Australia

Bublacowie Military Museum: Located between Stansburyand Giles Point, Yorktown. Three Veteran Museums, $5.00admission, $2.00 children. Accommodation enquiries:Contact owner Chris Soar (ex vet of Malaya) (08) 8853 4379or 0419 853 294.

Camp Andrew Russell in South Australia, is located 35kmSouth East of Loxton along the Murray Bridge Road. Turn left(or right if coming from Adelaide) onto the Lameroo Road,taking the right fork along the road. The entrance is markedwith a cream tractor tyre, just past a road sign. You will need akey for access and thus need to contact John Hough mobile0409 098 093

New South Wales

Ramon Deed Veterans Retreat: This retreat was named afterRamon John Deed, of 1 Fld. Sqn., Vietnam. The retreat islocated at Dareton, 17Km from Mildura & 16Km fromWentworth. It is open to all Veterans, serving & ex-servicePersonnel & their families. There is power & water. Unpowered($10.00 per night) powered ($20 per night) Phone:Barry & Di Langan (03) 5027 4447Email: [email protected]

Murraguldrie Veterans Retreat: It is situated on the edge ofthe Murraguldrie State Forest about forty minute drive fromWagga Wagga, and approximately seven kilometres from theHume Highway turn off point to Tumbarumba on theTumbarumba Road. To arrange access or booking enquiriescontact: Gordon Irvine" (02) 6971 2488 or 0428 381 292

Les White: (02) 6922 6097 or 0428 226 097Bob May: (02) 6931 2634 or 0417 490 127

Email: [email protected]

TasmaniaTasmania Veterans Retreat: Offers fully equipped houseaccommodation in the remote Central Highlands area, 20minutes from Bothwell. $30.00 double + $5.00 per extraperson. Bookings made through the State RSLAHeadquarters, Hobart. (03) 6224 0881. Open to all APPVAmembers.

Western Australia

Camp Hart: A combination of private and crown land vestedwith the Shire of Kulin. It is situated 3.5 hours south-east ofPerth, 14kms east of Kulin. Camp Hart is a memorial parklocated next to Lake Jilakin and in the shadow of Jilakin Rock.It offers shade, ablution block, sheltered barbecue and bushkitchen. Donations are welcome. Open to all ADF Veterans. Allinquiries are to be made to Roger Lingard (08) 9527 8000 or0419 944 627.

Bruce Rock: Situated 254Km from Perth in the wheat belt.Vets always welcome but each year in November, theyconduct a Vietnam Veterans activity. Most stay at the BruceRock Caravan Park Ph. (08) 9061 1070

Northern Territory

Roper Retreat: Same as for Pandanus Park, take onlyPhotos. Leave no footprints. Located 31Km along the NorthernTerritory Highway. TurnNorth at Elsey Station sign. 3Km alongyou pass the Manager's House and just after 5km, you reachthe Roper.PH Tony 0401 100 514 or Jimbob 0419 414 209

Coral House: Is emergency accommodation for adult malevets and non vets only. It is not a Retreat. Located at 107Bagot Rd, Ludmilla. Run by VVAA NT. Shared kitchenfacilities, laundry and bathroom. Linen, TV in common room,three shared bedrooms providing seven beds.Contact manager Jack Hamilton on Ph. 8948 0050.



BIG BOLD BEVY’S TRIVIA ANSWERS1. BOWEN.2. WINTON.3. LONGREACH.4. CAIRNS.5. EMERALD.6. ROMA.7. IPSWICH.8. QUILPIE.9. GLADSTONE.10. MOUNT ISA.

The 3rd of April 2013 marked six months untilSydneysiders experience one of the biggestcommemorative events since the 2000 SydneyOlympic Games: the Royal Australian Navy’sInternational Fleet Review Sydney 2013.

Taking place on Sydney Harbour from3 -11 October 2013, the International FleetReview will commemorate the centenary of thefirst Royal Australian Navy fleet entry into SydneyHarbour on 4 October 1913.On this day, the flagship HMAS Australia led thenew Australian Fleet of seven cruisers anddestroyers (HMA Ships Melbourne, Sydney,Encounter, Warrego, Parramatta and Yarra) intoSydney Harbour for the first time.

It’s anticipated that more than 40 warships fromAustralia, Brunei, Canada, China, India, Indonesia, France,Japan, Malaysia, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea,Russia, Singapore, Spain, South Korea, Thailand, Tonga,Turkey, United Kingdom and the United States of Americawill be involved in the International Fleet Review. They willbe joined by up to 20 international and local tall ships andat least six military bands.

This one-in-one-hundred-year event will commencewith 20 tall ships entering Sydney Harbour on Thursday 3October, followed by the Combined Warship Entry onFriday 4 October, including a symbolic group of sevenwarships representing the original 1913 fleet.

To mark this historic occasion, Her Excellency theGovernor General of Australia will welcome the Fleet fromBradley’s Head on 4 October and officially review the fleetonboard HMAS Leeuwin on Saturday 5 October as part ofthe Ceremonial Fleet Review.

Naval aviation will also feature on 5 October withmore than a dozen RAN and visiting navy helicopterstaking part in the day via a massed helicopter flypast overthe harbour. Other activities staged during the afternooninclude navy helicopter displays, RAAF and historicmaritime aircraft flypasts. Saturday 5 October will concludewith the International Fleet Review Pyrotechnics andLightshow Spectacular at 7.30pm, the scale of which willbe similar to Sydney’s annual New Year’s Evecelebrations.

“The International Fleet Review Sydney 2013 will bethe largest commemorative event the Royal AustralianNavy has ever undertaken,” says Vice Admiral Ray Griggs,Chief of Navy. “We expect it to rival our wonderful 75thAnniversary and Bicentenary celebrations that occurred in1986 and 1988, with up to one million spectators lining theSydney Harbour foreshores to witness history in themaking.”

Further International Fleet Review activities includeTall Ship and Warship Open Days at Cockle Bay, DarlingHarbour, Fleet Base East, Garden Island and Barangaroo

on Sunday 6 and Monday 7 October; Freedomof Entry parades in Mosman and Parramattaon Tuesday 8 October; a Combined NaviesParade along George Street from The Rocksto Town Hall on Wednesday 9 October, theRAN Sea Power Conference and Pacific 2013,and an international maritime trade show atthe Convention Centre from 7-10 October.

Over 8,000 Australian and visiting navalpersonnel are expected to participate in theevent which is being staged in partnership withthe NSW State Government and the City ofSydney. The event is expected to bring around$50 million into the state’s economy.

Many of the Australian and internationalwarships will participate in Exercise TRITON CENTENARY13 off the east coast of Australia and/or visit otherAustralian ports before and following the International FleetReview.

Tall Ships from around the world will embark on anexciting journey to Australia to help celebrate thecentenary of the Royal Australian Navy’s fleet entry intoSydney Harbour. Australian and foreign tall ships will visitFremantle, Melbourne and Hobart prior to gathering inSydney on 3 October 2013 then take part in a specialregatta race to Auckland, New Zealand.For more information visit www.navy.gov.au/ifrFor imagery relating to the International Fleet Reviewvisit http://images.defence.gov.au/12133312

HMAS Australia 1 During 1913 Fleet Entry

1st International Fleet Review In Australia Since 1913



The Walk

Every day - at the same time - she waits for him...He comes.. and they go for a walk.Wouldn't it be great if we all had friends like this —no wordsneeded, they just intuitively recognize the value of each other intheir lives, and act accordingly?

The Way To HeavenA little boy was waiting for his mother to come out of the

grocery store.As he waited, he was approached by a man who asked,

"Son, can you tell me where the Post Office is?"The little boy replied, "Sure! Just go straight down this

street a couple of blocks and turn to your right."The man thanked the boy kindly and said, "I'm the new

pastor in town. I'd like for you to come to church on Sunday. I'llshow you how to get to Heaven."

The little boy replied with a chuckle."You’re bullshitting me ... You don't even know the way

to the Post Office."

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TACTA man and a woman were having a quiet, romantic

dinner in a fine restaurant. They were gazing lovingly at eachother and holding hands.

The waitress, taking another order at a table a few stepsaway, suddenly noticed the man slowly sliding down his chairand under the table, but the woman acted unconcerned.

The waitress watched as the man slid all the way downhis chair and out of sight under the table. Still, the womanappeared calm and unruffled, apparently unaware her diningcompanion had disappeared.

The waitress, thinking this was a bit risqué behaviourthat might offend other diners, went over to the table andtactfully, began by saying to the woman, "Pardon me, ma'am ,but I think your husband just slid under the table."

The woman calmly looked up at her and said, "No, hedidn't. He just walked in the door."



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THE BREDA ba88 LINCE (LYNX)This list is in no particular order, however, there

is one aircraft that stands well above (or should that bebelow?) the rest. First flown in 1936, the sleek andelegant Lince (Lynx) scored a major propaganda victoryfor Mussolini’s regime when it set two speed overdistance records.

Its military potential was obvious, however theextra weight necessitated by the weapons, armourplating and equipment, had a disastrous effect on itsp e r f o r m a n c e a n d h a n d l i n g .

First employed against French airfields inCorsica, the type was found to be hopelesslyunderpowered and possessed terrible flightcharacteristics. Nonetheless, it was the only heavyfighter available to the Regia Aeronautica (Italian AirForce), and a number was sent to North Africa.

The addition of sand filters robbed what littlepower the aircraft had, to a point where it becamevirtually useless. An attack on a British airfield inSeptember 1940, had to be aborted when the fullyladen aircraft failed to reach operational height ormaintain formation. From being a record setter, theLince could now only reach half its claimed speed.Some sources even state the aircraft had to take off inthe direction it wanted to travel, as it lacked the powert o m a k e a b a n k i n g t u r n .As a final ignominy, the survivors were parked up andused as decoys for attacking Allied aircraft. Others werescrapped straight from the factory, thus completing thecareer of quite possibly the worst aircraft ever to seecombat.

THE FAIREY BATTLEFirst flown in 1936, the 3 seat Fairey Battle light bomber

represented a major advance over its biplane predecessors. It wasalso the first operational aircraft to use the legendary Rolls RoyceMerlin engine. Unfortunately, such was the pace of aircraftdevelopment during the late 1930s, that it was obsolete before itever reached a squadron. Nonetheless, with war looming, the AirMinistry was intent on getting as many aircraft, regardless ofcapability, into service and full scale production was ordered.

At the outbreak of war, ten RAF squadrons were sent toNorthern France as part of the Advanced Air Striking Force. For thefirst 8 months, engagements were limited, but the Battle did claimthe RAF’s first victory of the war, when a rear gunner shot down aMesserschmitt Me 109. However, when the Wehrmacht swept intoFrance and the Low Countries on 10th May, 1940, the Battle’sflaws were horribly exposed. Its armament of two rifle-calibremachine guns was hopeless against modern fighters, and its slowspeed made it an easy target for AA gunners. 32 aircraft were senton the opening day, of which 13 were lost, along with most of the18 Belgium examples. The next day, 7 out of 8 were shot down,and on the 14th, 35 of 63 were lost in a desperate all-out attackagainst German bridgeheads. In just a week, 99 aircraft weredestroyed, taking with them large numbers of highly experiencedaircrew, and failing to delay the German advance by a single hour.This was, effectively, the end of the Battle’s front line career, andthe survivors spent their days fairly peacefully as trainers or targettugs.

Perhaps its most famous exploit was the 12th May attack by5 Battles on the Albert Canal Bridge. Led by Flying Officer DonaldGarland, the volunteer crews pressed home their unescorteddaylight attack against terrifying odds. One span of the bridge washit and briefly knocked out, but at the cost of all 5 aircraft. BothGarland and his navigator, Thomas Grey, received posthumousVictoria Crosses, the highest award for bravery a member of theBritish or Commonwealth armed forces can receive.



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