From the Secretary’s Desk
As has been in the case in recent years, most of the enquires are received electronically through our website or direct to myself, Treasurer Colin Bragg or Association’s Research Officer David McDonald.
This year a lot of the correspondence from members and relatives has been attended to by David McDonald via email, webmail or telephone conversation, which has made the Secretary’s job a lot easier.
On occasions usually after Anzac day, there has been via a phone call or email direct to myself, enquires regarding the 2nd/3rd or even the 2nd/ 4th, and so I will pass on some of these ‘happenings’.
We heard from Alison Shieldsto advise a change of address and telephone number, and also to mention that will not be attending last year’s Anzac Luncheon, but hopefully will get there in 2017.
Best wishes for both the lunch and Anzac March.
When I return home from 2nd/3rd’s L.A.A. Anzac day march last year, in Melbourne, I had a message on the phone from Joshua Thomas eldest grandchild descendent of John Alexin Confait VX44338 requesting information on the remembrance group and how he could be involved in representing his grandfather at up and coming Anzac day events, meeting other people or relatives who served with this regiment. Information has been past on via myself on a return phone call and also from David McDonald the Association’s Research Officer.
Annette Hyde emailed to inform the remembrance group that her Dad Laurie Brown was in the 7th Battery, and that she is a descendant member. In 2016 Annette is off on a cruise which when ended will allow her to fly to Crete to spend some time looking around at areas where her father was stationed etc. Annette has The On Target book, so has some background information, however requested that we advise her of some must see spots that would be helpful.
David McDonald the Associations (Research Officer) has provided such helpful information to Annette.
Annette also mentioned to say that her mother Shirley Brown has had a stroke and is now residing in a nursing home. There is no need to send mail, as Annette can print off “Take Post” for her mother. That’s the beauty of the Associations web site.
The committee received a congratulations letter from Doreen Bryant which was written soon after ANZAC day 2016
Here is a extract of Doreen’s letter:-
It is high time I put typewriter to paper and dropped you a line to compliment you and the committee on the excellent effort at last Saturday’s A.G.M. and luncheon. It was so well planned with interesting interludes to keep us all on our toes. The effort you all put into the event – such planning and attention to detail. Matthew with his presentation – I, for one, had never given much thought to the intricacies of what a service person has to wear/carry, and young Emma with her air warden act – so good.
I also found David McDonald’s talk about the Australian involvement in Assyria most enlightening, I don’t think I ever knew about that either.Well there are many other things I could note – the effort put into “Take Post”- excellent – the “Welcome Committee” as we entered plus the running of the Association throughout the year.
Well done and my thanks and congratulations to all of you. The “boys” would be proud of you.
Ian Curtis emailed to advise that he is the grandson of Sgt RR Curtis (Deceased) NX20298 and to inform the association that his Grandmother Mrs Esme Curtis had passed away on the 5th July, 2016 at Gosford hospital. As the regiment still corresponded with his grandmother he felt it important to advise us of her passing.
Kim Taunt telephoned and also followed up with a email to say that he had photo’s that may be of interest to the 2nd / 3rd LAA 7th Battery. Kim also contacted our Research Officer David McDonald for photo’s to be included on our Website.