Message From The President
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April is now upon us and as we all know ANZAC Day is fast approaching. This year we will be holding our ANZAC Reunion at Warradale Barracks on Saturday 17th April. A flyer for the event is included in this newsletter. Details regarding the march are also included.
The first committee meeting for 2010 was held in February and while it is basically business as usual the committee discussed a few items that will be followed up in the coming months.
AFV Repair in the Light Green
Operation Spanner Pack
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Presentation of the Federation Star
Kevin Rudd - Brilliant!
While on his morning walk, Prime Minister Kevin Rudd falls over, has a heart attack and dies because the accident and emergency dept at his nearest hospital is too understaffed to treat him in time. So his soul arrives in Heaven and he is met by Saint Peter at the Pearly Gates. 'Welcome to Heaven,' says Saint Peter, 'Before you settle in, it seems there is a problem. We seldom see a Socialist around these parts, so we're not sure what to do with you.' 'No problem, just let me in; I'm a good Christian; I'm a believer,' says the PM. |
There is no doubt that most of us are familiar with the prominent Corps artwork depicting repairs to a Centurion Tank in Vietnam. But how many of you know the origins of the painting? The painting currently resides in the foyer of the Army Logistic Officers Mess. The following text is reproduced from Maintenance Cell precis and provides an insight into the history behind the painting.
The aim of the operation is to provide 
Association member, WO2 Doug Pammenter is to be presented with the Federation Star at a ceremony in Canberra on 20th April.