Issue No. 194 Editor: Tony Bowden OAM JP September 2015

scuttlebuttBox Hill R.S.L. Sub- Branch Inc.

Contributions to each issue of Scuttlebutt must be with the editor by the 20th day of each month editor's e-mail: heraldry@sub.net.au

Box Hill RSL Sub-Branch Incorporated - trading as Box Hill RSL, 26 Nelson Road, Box Hill 3128. Ph: 9898 5992, Fax: 9899 1740 Manager: Denis Fernando, Sub-Branch Secretary: Ray Wall JP Association Registered No: A0057903U

VIETNAM VETERANS REMEMBER 50TH ANNIVERSARIESWith the last few months being mainly showers and artic cold winds, the prognosis for this upcoming Vietnam Veteran’s Day (18th August) was rather bleak. When a group of veterans left the Sub-Branch at around 1015 hours in a small coach, the out-look was more of the same. Then, maybe one of our group had been saying his prayers, because just before we commenced our march up the fore-court of the Shrine of Remembrance, the sun broke through and the clouds disappeared.

This year, 2015 saw two 50th anniversaries being commemorated – the 50th anniversary of the deployment of the 1RAR group to Vietnam and the 50th anniversary of the first National Service Ballot.

Box Hill was well represented at the service with our chaplain John Brownbill opening the service with the reciting of the Lord’s Prayer. Also participating were John Haward, representing the Box Hill

Vietnam Veterans and Scott Birney another of our members who served in the US Army. Both John and Scott laid wreaths in remembrance of their fellow servicemen.

The ceremonies concluded at 1300 hours and not long after this ending the clouds commenced rolling in and thankfully everyone was either on their way home or attending St. Kilda RSL for a late lunch.

WE HAVE A NEW SUB - BRANCH SECRETARY RAY WALL

Due to ill health Gail Robertson has resigned as Secretary of the Sub-Branch and Ray Wall has taken over with effect from 1st July 2015.

Ray has been a Service member since 2007 and is another Vietnam Veteran. In 2013 Ray became our Appeals Officer and in so doing has achieved our best results to date. Ray also shows our monthly Movies in the Upton Room.

He has good computer skills and has a Bachelor of Business degree. On behalf of all members, staff and committee I welcome Ray as our new Secretary.

Arthur Merryweather Hon. Treasurer

What is amazing about our fellow Vietnamese soldiers, one of which is pictured to the left – they all still fit into their original uniforms, where as us Aussie ex-soldiers don’t have a chance of doing the same.

Above, the various Units with flags flying and their troops, all waiting for the order to commence the March.

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Welfare Report For all welfare matters - telephone Faye Clark on 9898 2044

Our best wishes are with those members who are, or have been in hospital since the last issue.

Edward Woods, Joanna Eden, Allan McDonell, Lois Eade, Eva Boon, Walter Stuart John Nickell, Ron McBain & Joan Waters.

Box Hill Legacy NewsI was too late for the August Scuttlebutt, so I have quite a lot for September.

On 7th of July some of the ladies went to Legacy House for our Comradeship Luncheon. It's always a pleasant outing with a tasty lunch followed by a guest speaker. That day, Sarah Lindenmayer told us of a book she is writing about the life of Stanley Savage - the founder of Legacy.

At our July meeting Jacqueline Dinan was the guest speaker. She spoke about her latest book, "Between the Dances" which is about women who joined the services during WW2 or worked in jobs formally thought to be "men’s work". One of the women featured is Marie Stubbs, our previous Secretary.

On 21st of July "Tillow" showed a range of ladies fashions. They hadn't been to Legacy before, so it was interesting to see their range of clothes. This was followed by a light lunch which all the ladies enjoyed. Many thanks to Crystal and her helpers for ending our day with some really nice food - especially the "petit fours".

On 3rd August six ladies attended the Legacy concert which we all enjoyed. The speaker at our August meeting was Arthur Merryweather (the Treasurer of the RSL). Arthur told us that Legacy had helped his mother when his father died at a relatively young age; of his work in the Bank and now his work at the RSL. (Many thanks Arthur.)

Even though it's nearing the end of August and spring is on its way, it's still cold, so keep well and take care. To those of you who are unwell, we wish you a speedy recovery and we hope to see you soon.

Pat Douglas, (Hon. Sec.)

Members' in Aged CareBEULAH ANDERSON Alawarra, Inala, 220 Middleborough Rd, Blackburn Sth

JOHN BANKS-HUGHES BUPA Donvale, 296-304 Springvale Rd, Donvale

FRANK & ISOBEL BOLTON, Faversham House, 27 Shierlaw Ave, Canterbury

MAUREEN BRAYNE, Alawarra, Inala, 220 Middleborough Rd, Blackburn Sth

KEN BUDGE, Adventcare, 163-165 Central Rd, Nunawading

EARLE BUTTERFIELD, Alexandra Gardens, 42 Old Warrandyte Rd, Donvale

JOHN BYDDER, Broughton Lea, 9 Broughton Rd, Surrey Hills

WILLIAM CAHILL, Uniting Agewell, 75 Thames St, Box Hill

DON CAIRNS, Nazareth Care, 16 Cornell St, Camberwell

MYRA CAMPBELL, Dorothy Henderson Lodge, 157 Balaclava Rd, Marsfield, NSW

FAY CLARK, Uniting Agewell 75 Thames St, Box Hill

ROBERT CLARK, Faversham House, 27 Shierlaw Ave, Canterbury

NOEL & LOIS DUNN, BUPA, 296-304 Springvale Rd, Springvale

ROY EDWARDS, BUPA, 18-22 McGlynn Ave., South Morang

JACK GIDLEY, Faversham House, 27 Shierlaw Ave, Canterbury

GEORGE & DOROTHY GIRLING, McGarvie Hostel, Strathdon, 17 Jolimont Rd, Forest Hill

GEOFF GLEESON, St Catherines, 1 Clayton Rd, Balwyn

GORDON HANG GONG, Alexandra Gardens, 42 Old Warrandyte Rd, Donvale.

MARJ HASLER, Charlesbrook, 1 Innisfallen Crt, Templestowe

MARY HODGETTS, Faversham House, 27 Shierlaw Ave, Canterbury

LORNA HUNTER, Cameron Close, Warrigal Rd, Burwood

LOLA INGLEFINGER, Banksia Lodge, 2 Jones St, Foster

RAY JACOBS, Uniting AgeWell, 75 Thames St, Box Hill

KEITH JONES, Livingstone Gardens, 39 Livingstone St, Vermont South

JOHN & MYRA KELLEHER, Clovelly Cottage, 16 Stewart St, Boronia

JEAN KING, Opal by the Bay, 185 Racecourse Rd, Mt Martha

CLARE KNYVETT, Alexandra Gardens, 42 Old Warrandyte Rd, Donvale

ALBERT KNOP, Ston, Uniting AgeWell, 75 Thames St, Box Hill

SYLVIA LANG, Donwood Aged Care, 17 Diana St, Croydon

DOROTHY LEITH, Alawarra, Inala, 220 Middleborough Rd, Blackburn Sth

BETTY MADDOCK, Faversham House, 27 Shierlaw Ave, Canterbury

SIDNEY MANN, Roseville, Apt.10, 130 King St, Doncaster East

DAWN MAY, Jack Faichney Hostel, Strathdon, Jolimont Rd, Forest Hill

HARRY & JOYCE MCEWAN, Gregory Lodge, 2-58 Newmarket St, Flemington

ALLAN MCFARLANE, McGarvie Hostel, Strathdon, Jolimont Rd, Forest Hill

BRUCE MCLEAN, Templestowe Pioneer Village, 16 Herlihys Rd, Lower Templestowe

LEIGH McQUALTER, Uniting AgeWell, 75 Thames St, Box Hill

BETTY MONK, Blue Cross, Springfield, 40 Dorking Rd, Box Hill

ALAN MUIR, Parkview, Millward, 31 Blackburn Rd, Doncaster East

PHYLLIS O’REILLY, Richard McGarvie Hostel, Strathdon, Jolimont Rd., Forest Hill

NOEL OUTHRED, BUPA Donvale, 296-304 Springvale Rd, Donvale

SHIRLEY PASCOE, BUPA, Heidelberg Park, 222 Serpells Rd, Templestowe

TED PHILLIPS, Faversham House, 27 Shierlaw Avenue, Canterbury.

MILLIE RAYNOR, Faversham House, 27 Shierlaw Ave Canterbury.

DOROTHY REID, Blue Cross, Springfield, 40 Dorking Rd, Box Hill

DOREEN ROCK, Camberwell Gardens, 15 Cornell St, Camberwell

DICK ROSE, Clovelly Cottage, 16 Stewart St, Boronia.

IRENE ROSEVEAR, Vincent de Paul Hostel, 13 Strabane Avenue, Mont Albert North

MAUREEN SAVAGE, Covenant House, 181 Canterbury Rd, Blackburn

BETTY SMITH, Arcare, Cnr Plenty and Gremel Rds, Latrobe

ERN TRELOAR, Broughtonlea, 9-17 Broughton Rd, Surrey Hills

EDNA TREWIN, Regis Lake Park, 40 Central Rd, Blackburn

RALPH VAN DER HOEVEN, Ruckers Hill, 14-24 Pearl St, Northcote

NORMA VENDY, Dorset Lodge, 362 Dorset Rd, Croydon

EILEEN WADDELL, BUPA Donvale, 296-304 Springvale Rd, Donvale

PHIL WALTER, Regis Lake Park, 40 Central Rd, Blackburn

HELEN WILLIAMS, Glen Waverley PNH, 982 High St, Glen Waverley

Ted Griffith – PM4539 RAN

Noel Nugent - Affiliate

Leslie Moore – 3884/VX81679 66 AIB/BCOF

Raymond Collins – VX108750 137 AGT

Thomas Peart – 120508 RAAF

William Cork – R241847 R.M. Navy

Bryan Eastwood – 314990 RAAF

Victor Winkler – 3787926 2ND BAT. RAIC

Lest We ForgetVale

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Women's AuxiliaryHello Ladies

Our July meeting was attended by 49 members. Unfortunately our guest speaker never arrived so we just spoke between ourselves; it was most likely a welcome change as we are usually telling the ladies to be quiet.

August 11th was the start of our 3 day winter trip to Yarrawonga leaving the RSL at 8am on a cold and chilly morning; but spirits were very high with all looking forward to 3 days of no cooking, no bed making and being driven everywhere.

We arrived at Yarrawonga, after stopping at Avenel for morning tea, at about 1pm; straight on to a boat for a barbecue lunch and trip around the lake. It was a really nice start to our trip. From there went to our motel which was to be our home for the next few days. We then went to the Mulwala Serviceman’s club for dinner. Everyone enjoyed their meal.

The next morning was not so good weather-wise but we headed off to Beechworth to take a look around and of course visit the famous Beechworth Bakery. The evening saw us at the Ski club, where we enjoyed a Chinese meal and once again the food was lovely.

Time to head home! Lunch was at the Corio RSL and once again the meal was special and everyone was pleased with the quality of the food. It seems all we did was eat (true) and flutter on the pokies. I can’t say everyone was as pleased with the pokies as with the food, although we did have some winners.

Everyone remembers back in the old days the “Tally Ho Boys” Village, which was established in 1903 as a home for children and was run by the Central Mission and it received girls as well as boys. The reason I am pointing this out is that name “Tally Ho” still lives on many years after the village ceased to operate in 1986, in the Cubs/Scouts movement appropriately named the “Tally Ho” group.

Box Hill RSL, entertained this group of Cubs recently on “Cubs Night” and after all our past dramas with Jock McCormick trying to fix Colin Holt’s Morse code machine, it all went accordingly to plan. Again, Colin had this group enthralled with his “Dots and Dashes”, and again many questions were asked especially from one young cub that “seemed” to know everything. But having said that he did it in quite a polite manner.

This particular night we decided to do something different that might appeal to the group. Instead of Jock talking about various battles and conflicts, we decided that this night should be on “The Animals” in war. We had a power point with various animals from pigeons, horses, tracker dogs and the various pets different Corps kept as mascots. The one that really got to the group, was a “Gas Mask” worn by a WW1 tracker dog. Again our “Know All” cub piped up and gave all a running commentary on this issue, whether he was right or wrong no one seemed to worry with the exception of Jock. When the Cub put his hand up Jock wisely looked in the other direction and chose someone else to answer his question.

The Leader of this Group Peter Heath, presented our RSL with an original WW2 Gas mask which had been in family for many years, and the Memorabilia Department will display this incredibly well kept object in the various displays. As usual, the Group of 25 including parents were split into two groups and they had a guided tour of our RSL and the Memorabilia.

Again, it was a great night, and I have to say no two nights are the same which makes having the Cubs/Scouts so enjoyable to Colin, Jock and myself.

Brian Tateson, Memorabilia

"There's one in Every Pack"

Meeting Dates

Monday 24th August

Monday 28th September

Monday 26th October

Function Dates

Wednesday 9th September Kulla Fashions ($5 and bring a small plate)

Wednesday 14th October - TBA

Once again thank you to Bernice for arranging our trip. She does a great job and always tries to make it affordable. Also thanks to Andrew our driver who was new to us and was great. On the bus road home Andrew played a movie, “The Sapphires” which was lovely to watch and listen to the music. We haven’t had this before and it really made the journey home fly along.

Congratulations to Eileen Oates for receiving the O.B.E. Well done Eileen. The committee took Eileen to the Club for a really lovely lunch, thanks to Box Hill RSL.

Congratulations also to Helen and Ray Jones for buying a new home, Helen was starting to feel the pressure.

Remember:

“ Never look down on anybody unless you are helping them up.”

Well that’s about all for now. Try to keep warm and to all the not so well hope you will be feeling better soon.

Joan Clarke Honorary President

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EXERCISE PHYSIOLOGYLifestyle Breakthrough provide a group exercise session for our Whitehorse Day Club and are now offering all members more individual care at our club. They are all Accredited Exercise Physiologists (AEP’s) – which are MOVEMENT SPECIALISTS extensively trained for over 4yrs.

Lifestyle Breakthrough’s Movement Specialist’s can help:

1. Diagnose movement pattern problems causing injury

2. Reduce dependency on passive and massage treatments

3. Recover from injury, improve pain levels, and achieve better function

4. Reduce the burden of health and medical conditions

5. Improve diabetes control, reduce blood pressure and cholesterol

6. Improve balance, mobility and prevent falls

7. Improve sleep, stress levels, depression and anxiety

8. Improve muscle and bone strength

9. Increase lung function and make breathing easier

10. Assist with weight management

Rebates are available and Lifestyle Breakthrough will aim to bulk bill everyone or assist us as an RSL club in gaining funding in order to make sessions affordable, if not free.

So if you are interested, Matt will be offering a free brief assessment to see what you need and see how he can make further sessions no cost to you. Why not take advantage of this opportunity while he is at our club so you don’t need to go anywhere else to get such expert help.

These free sessions will be offered on Tuesday 29th September 2015 For Bookings call Mathew on 9079 0477.

CHRISTMAS IN JULY

On Wednesday the 29th of July the Welfare Section of the Sub-Branch held its annual Christmas in July luncheon for socially isolated residents of aged care facilities and some private homes. In all, 130 people were welcomed by our President Tony Bowden who received loud applause when he announced that a free raffle was to be held during the meal. The applause was somewhat muted when he told them that the first prize was to be a bungee jump from the Westgate Bridge.

During an excellent two-course meal our guests were entertained by Margaret Dennis who played, sang and danced her way through a marvellous repertoire of numbers appropriate to the occasion and this particular audience. At the end of

the function, each of our guests received a small gift.

Our guests were from Allawarra, Alexandra Gardens, Blue Cross Springfield, Camberwell Gardens, Crofton House, Faversham House, Millward, Nazareth Care Pioneer Village, Rucker’s Hill, Southern Cross Care, Uniting Agewell and Vincent de Paul.

The event passed off without a hitch as would be expected with the meticulous planning of Welfare Coordinator Faye Clark, assisted by Kathy Edelman. However, we must also thank their usual band of willing helpers who made it all possible. They were Graeme Agnew, Neil Brown, Allan Byron, Theresa and Brian Clancy, Judy Coates, Beth and Bryan Davis, Stephen Eno, Colin Holt, Garry Huchinson, Geraldine MacDonald, Bob McLellan, Arthur Merryweather, Hennie Pasveer, Bettina Pollard, Geoff Smith, Sandra Topp, Adrian Wain, Jane Wang and Joan Waters. Thank you also to Kevin Crozier who set up the car park so as to allow easy access for the Aged Care facility buses.

Colin Holt, Welfare volunteer

FREE MOVIE FOR MEMBERSThursday, 24th September,2015 at 10.30AMPresented by Ray Wall

Changeling is based on a true story that takes place in 1928 L.A.

The story is about a woman who returns home one day to find her son missing. Then a few months later the police return a child to her, but it isn't her son. The woman keeps on telling everyone that this child isn't her son, but the police keep on claiming that it is her son and are calling the woman crazy.

The film is a wonderful study about police corruption in L.A. in the late 1920's. The film is emotionally gripping, and at times disturbing.

New Gardening GroupBox Hill RSL is planning to start up gardening group - commencing in late September. The purpose of the group is twofold. We hope to engage active participants to bring their energy to revitalising some of the gardens around the bowling green but further to this we hope to stimulate gardening discussion and learning through group engagement, conversation and the occasional guest speaker.

To register an interest contact Kathy on 9898 2044.

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Whitehorse Day Club

MEETINGS11th JulyOur guest speaker for this month was Mr Lloyd Phillips. Lloyd introduced himself to us as a plain, old ordinary chap who was married with three children, worked as a banker and land developer and retired in 1999.

Then Lloyd introduced the title of his talk, "Poetry can be Fun". Well this certainly sent a buzz of chatter around the room, "What is this?", "Oh no! Poetry!" and "You've got to be joking!" However, by the time Lloyd had finished we were all relaxed, sitting back in our chairs and being totally entertained by the verses that Lloyd had written about everyday things like experiences with his children, family, church and his work mates. I guess for me that was what made it all very interesting and entertaining; it was about everyday things and situations to which we could all relate. He had us laughing and listening as he related the situations that led to his writing each poem. I can't believe how easy Lloyd made it all sound. However, I know that is not the case and it takes quite a talent to be able to compose verse, make it rhyme, tell a story and be entertaining. What was it that inspired this ordinary man to write some great pieces of poetry? It was a cute little poem read to him at the age of four by his mother, "When Maisie Mouse Had Measles" and now some twenty years later Lloyd is still writing poetry, entertaining people and making poetry

fun for all. I thoroughly enjoyed Lloyd's presentation and hope he continues to write and entertain.

28th JulyOur meeting opened to a sea of colour as members dressed in yellow. As people chatted and greeted each other the question was asked, "Why yellow in Winter?" No reasonable answer was given however it did brighten a very cold, winter's day! Our entertainment for this meeting was presented by THE MONASH AIRS consisting of four distinguished gentlemen who sang, played and told jokes, all of which were thoroughly entertaining. The Monash Airs are a group of men who joined together in 1995 to raise money for various charities. Their first collection was a meagre $85 and last year they proudly presented $85,000 to charities of their choice. What a marvellous effort and what a wonderful contribution to our community. One entertaining and unusual act was a Scotsman singing a poem about OUR EDGAR while he played a small auto harp. This was great.

The group always begin their act with the National Anthem and finish with the great old Aussie tune Waltzing Matilda. Good luck to these talented gentlemen as they continue their impressive project to raise money for charities.

Whitehorse Day Club Reporter Carmen Ward

WW1 Museum TripFeedback from members who partook of the bus trip to the WW1 exhibition at the museum suggests that the trip was a great success.

After a tasty early lunch at the Leinster Arms, we arrived at the Museum before schedule enabling us more time to engage with this detailed and informative exhibition. Set up like bunkers in the trenches, the exhibition gave

visitors some understanding of the WW1 experience with equipment and weapons on display, and some insight into the impact of the war with private letters on display

revealing the impact on soldiers and the general population.

I would like particularly to thank Bob Mac for supporting me in the organisation of this trip, and I would also like to thank many of the

members whose small actions made a difference. I would particularly like to thank one gentleman (you know who you are) who on noting the long queue in the ladies room at the pub,took the initiative to clear and monitor traffic to the male toilets making it available for the women!!

Kathy (Welfare)

MORNING TEA AT GOVERNMENT HOUSEThe occasion of the 70th Anniversary of Victory in the Pacific Day (VP Day) was celebrated on 15th August with the Honourable Linda Dessau AM holding a morning tea at Government House for WW2 veterans who had served in the Pacific during WW2. Our members, Bill House with his wife Dorothy along with Arthur Whitbourne and his Daughter Ann attended and they tell me they were honoured and really enjoyed the experience.Faye Clark - Welfare Coordinator

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ANZACS IN ARKHANGELThe untold story of Australia and the invasion of Russia 1918 - 1919 Author – Michael Challenger

“Anzacs in Arkhangel uncovers the exploits and achievements of these Australians, bringing to light a part of the ANZAC legend that is not so much forgotten, as never before known”.

When the Russian Bolsheviks (the Reds) came to power and made peace with Germany, the Allies felt they had to do something. They despatched a secret mission to the frozen expanses of northern Russia to prevent the vast military stores from falling into German hands. These men became involved in the civil war between the Bolsheviks and the Whites (supporters of the Czar). In the Spring, a special relief force, which included over one hundred Australian volunteers, was sent to extricate them.

It is interesting to note that Alexander Kerensky, who was Russia’s Prime Minister from July until November 1917, when his government was overthrown by the Bolsheviks was forced into exile. He married an Australian journalist, Lydia “Nell” Tritton. They lived briefly in suburban Brisbane until her death in 1946.

There are some good maps and photos which help to understand the area in question. What an adventure for those Australians to experience the Russian Winters with its extreme cold and darkness of nearly 21 hours of the day, and then Summer with nearly 24 hours of sunlight and the mosquitoes that go with the sunlight.

The book is well documented. Appendices include lists of the Australians and New Zealanders that the author was able to identify – together with their AIF rank and number, birthplace and occupation, place and date of enlistment, age at enlistment, AIF Unit, British Army number and unit, and lastly some very interesting remarks.

Most will find this a very interesting book which will shed light on the early days of the Russian Revolution from the British and Australian point of view.

Available in the Box Hill library – reference C01 – 397

OUR WELFARE DOLLARS IN ACTIONThe President & Committee Box Hill RSL Sub-Branch

Dear Sirs

Just a note to thank you for the Xmas in July luncheon which Box Hill RSL hosted yesterday in the Upton Room for the inmates of several Aged Care facilities.

I was most impressed with the way the Upton Room was so tastefully arranged for the luncheon; it was a real picture and did credit to those responsible. With the friendly atmosphere that prevailed, the first class food provided, the pleasant and attentive service of the staff and the welcome entertainment, the outcome was a most enjoyable day for one and all.

Speaking personally, it was great to see Tony, Arthur, Faye and Nicole again and to catch up with Noel McMahen, who looked well and is apparently being well cared for and enjoying the life style at his Aged Care facility in Canterbury.

I must pay tribute to the volunteers, who gave up their time to ferry people to and from the luncheon and to help, where necessary, in the Upton Room. They certainly did a great job. Again, thank you RSL for providing “we old timers” with a memorable day.

With kind regards, Earle Butterfield

PROSTATE CANCER AWARENESS EVENINGHosted by The Box Hill Prostate Cancer Support Group

Speakers:

Dr. Joseph Ischia MBBS PhD FRACS, Urologic Surgeon, Honorary Fellow Melbourne University

Mr. David Parkin OAM AFL Legend & Men's Health Advocate

Carla D'Amico BN CNS Prostate Cancer Specialist Nurse

Symptoms - Diagnosis - Treament Options & a forum with survivors

WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 18

Where: Upton Rm - Box Hill RSL

Time: 7:00 - 9:30 pm

RSVP by Nov 10 Roger Criag: 9888 6140

PROUDLY AFFILIATED WITH THE PCFA & GENEROUSLY SUPPORTED BY THE BOX HILL RSL

More information: Frank Blackwell – Convenor Ph 9877 2440 Roger Grigg – Secretary Ph 9888 6140

Parking: RSL Car Park

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TREV’S COLUMNDO YOU KNOW YOUR RSL?

Did you know that the Club purchased 5 houses in Nelson Road and 5 houses in Shipley Street, demolished them and turned the land into a carpark? The last house to be purchased was a brick veneer house located on the south-west corner of our land. It cost a lot more than was expected as a Doctor wanted the house for consulting rooms. However the purchase by the Club “squared off” our land. Until it was demolished it was rented by one of our Members who worked for Australia Post. The multi-level carpark is now located in this area.

MEMBERS LOYALTY CARD – STAY IN STYLE AT THE CROWN CASINO

Don’t forget to swipe your Member’s Card at the kiosk when you enter the Club and you could win a Bonus ticket to enter the September promotion to win one 2 packages to "Stay in style at the Crown Casino" worth $1,000.00 and $500.00 extra spending money. The Draw will be made after the Grand Final. You can also win a bonus ticket from the kiosk. Also present your card over the Bar or Bistro with each purchase and you can obtain additional tickets when you spend $20.00 or more. Each purchase accumulates until you reach $20.00 so present your card even if you are only buying one drink.

RACE DAY

The race day at the new racecourse at Packenham located at Tynong on Thursday 20th August was very successful. The new facility is very nice and will be spectacular when the young trees mature. I will organise a further day at Kilmore before Christmas.

Trevor Symes Vice President

To mark the Centenary of our Anzac diggers, 100 guests of financial group Crowe Horwath and Findex attended a special viewing of Mont Albert artist George Petrou’s ‘Lost diggers of Vignacourt’ portrait exhibition.

Melbourne was the first location to host Petrou’s deeply personal work, which opened in Melbourne last week and features 16 detailed portraits.

The photographs were recently discovered in a French farm house by the guest speaker, Australian investigative journalist Ross Coulthart, whose television documentary on the find and book,The Lost Diggers’ received wide acclaim.

Coulthart found the original glass plates, which were later brought to Australia after being purchased by Kerry Stokes, and are now in the collection of the Australian War Memorial in Canberra.

Coulthard gave an emotional filled presentation on the background and discovery on how his team tracked down the glass plates, which had quite a few guests reaching for their tissues.

The second guest speaker was Dean Mighell (former state secretary of the ETU) who also gave a very personal account of one of the featured portraits of Edward ‘Tiny’ Falloon, a former electrician for the Melbourne City Council.

Artist Petrou, who has a special interest in world war one, was overwhelmed by a visit to the 2012 Australian War Memorial exhibition ‘Remember Me – The Lost Diggers of Vignacourt’.

The exhibition struck such a chord with him he was moved to use the images as base to intrepret the soldier’s facial expressions and gestures to tell their story on canvas.

Each portrait is accompanied by a biograpghy and military record of the digger.

The exhibition is about to travel around Australia and New Zealand over the next six months.

UPCOMING BUS TRIPTour of the Museum and Gardens at HMAS Cerberus

On 20th October, 2015

Box Hill RSL Welfare is offering members a day out with a free Bus trip to HMAS Cerberus. A light sit-down lunch is included.

Opened in 1920, HMAS Cerberus is the Royal Australian Navy’s premier training establishment and contains a number of heritage buildings and areas of interest.

For bookings contact Kathy (Welfare) on 03 9898 2044

Update on the Canberra Trip

There are no further available seats on the upcoming trip to Canberra. Members who are travelling, will by now have received their information package from Welfare and we would like to take this opportunity to wish those travelling a safe and enjoyable trip.

THE ‘LOST DIGGERS’ ART EXHIBITION BY LOCAL ARTIST.

Top Left: Guest speakers: Ross Coulthart, Lambis Englezos, Terry Paule (Chairman of Findex), George Petrou (artist) and Dean Mighell.

Left: Max Walker admiring the 'Tiny' Falloon portrait

Box Hill R.S.L. Sub- Branch Inc. trading as Box Hill RSL 26 Nelson Rd, Box Hill 3128 Victoria.

T 9898 5992 F 9899 1740 E secretary@boxhillrsl.com.au

General Manager: Denis Fernando, Sub-Branch Secretary: Gail Robertson JP Association Registered No: A0057903U

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BOWLS BANNED! (PART 2 - FOLLOWING FROM AUGUST ISSUE)

Lawn Bowls is an anaerobic type of physical exercise, similar to walking with free weights. It helps in burning calories and works muscle groups not usually exercised. The flexing and stretching in bowling works tendons, joints, ligaments, and muscles in the arms and legs to promote physical wellbeing.

Apart from the physical benefits, it also has psychosocial benefits, strengthening friendships or creating new ones in groups.

With bowls, it is possible to practice bowling very well at advanced ages and technology has made bowling accessible to members of the disabled community enabling the disabled to participate at all levels of the sport, from social

through to Olympic Standards.

The use of bowling arms and lifters enables bowlers to deliver a bowl minimising the amount of movement required. Modified wheels enable wheelchair athletes to access bowling greens.

The sport of Bowls – world-wide is governed by the Crystal Mark laws which are regularly reviewed and adopted by every member country.

In Australia, the sport is governed by Bowls Australia of which Bowls Victoria is a member.

The Box Hill RSL Bowls Section is one of 540 bowling clubs that make up Bowls Victoria.

The Box Hill RSL Sub-Branch has a proud history and strong commitment to the care and welfare of its Service members

as well as promoting the psychosocial benefits of the Sub-Branch – including the bowling facilities - to its members as well as a range of recreational facilities and pursuits available to the community at large.

The Bowls Section in 2014 celebrated 50 years since being established in 1964 and has achieved significant success in inter-club competitions,

the Annual Edinburgh Shield competition and in a number of district tournaments. Every Wednesday throughout the year and Saturdays (when pennant games are not in progress), bowlers enjoy social games on the green and afterwards catch up with each other in the Sports Bar.

During Summer daylight saving, there is Barefoot Bowls for everyone in the community on Friday evenings – weather permitting!

New bowlers regularly join the Bowls Section and our coaching staff provide helpful sessions to introduce them to the game and to help them development their skills over time.

Box Hill RSL Bowls is recognised throughout Victoria as the ‘friendly caring club’ that treats all of its members and visitors as ‘family’.

Lawn Bowls:

“Easy to Learn ” BUT “ Difficult to Master ”Why not take up the challenge!!!!

For further information Contact:

Brian McDonald – Secretary 9017 3517

Or

Barry Maddock – President 0409 164 81

Welfare Information SessionsHearing Checks Due to the great feedback we received from some of our members who took up the opportunity of fee hearing tests in July, Welfare have arranged further hearing check sessions with Janine to be conducted on Tuesday, 29 September between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. in the library.

Carrington Health Dental Presentation Upton Room 16th October 10am–12noon

Very little is more important than our teeth. Box Hill RSL are providing the opportunity for members to increase their understanding of dental care, particularly in the context of

ageing, with the dental nurses from Carrington Health. All who attend will receive a free goodie bag.

Topics include:

• How to clean your teeth properly

• General oral health and what to look for as you get older

• Dentures and how to care for them

• Lifestyle habits and how they affect your oral health

To put your name down to attend these sessions, contact Kathy or Faye in Welfare.