Sick or not,Those who would like to hear from Fellow ADGies.
Alan Atherton...........02-66875920
Paul Tuck....................02-49911964
Mick Brodie................ 02-99404340
Paul Pannowitz...........02-49500306
Bushy Bill Trevethan..02-68290177
Trevor Nye...................07 41256279
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Hi Mates.
I'm Ray Rash,former salawot from the 8th SPS at Ubon RTAFB,Thailand,(Yank of course) and
I'm wondering if the Tony Wheeler,A223659, is the same Wheeler that served in the 79th Sqd, Ubon, Thailand. If so, he was a very good friend of mine.I was told some sad news about him and I would like to hear from someone that knows/knew him. Thanks and my regards from Tyler,Texas,USA. I have enjoyed this site very much, good work!
Ray Rash
8th SPS Ubon
377th SPS Tan Son Nhut
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A line or two from The King.
Hi Pom,
I would be interested in knowing who will be attending the re-dedication on the long weekend 4th - 6 th October.
Maybe you could pose this question on your adgie calendar?
If we know who will be going maybe we could arrange to meet at the same watering hole.
Col has an intinery if you want a copy.
Terry May,Barry Hogan, Col and myself are going.
Col will call you tomorrow.
Regards
John King
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Hi Pom,
A couple of things mate, Could you change my email address to read pdougo@iprimus.com.au
& enter my name on the 1 Operational Support Unit Vung-Tau South Vietnam , From 15-SEPT-71 TO 29-FEB-72. My Service No is A120952.
Thanks buddy, Catch you later,
Dougo.
Click above to download the Aussie game.
VA123 Friday 13 September 2002
VETERANS AND WAR WIDOWS RECEIVE PENSION RISE
More than 470,000 veterans and their partners, widows and widowers and
children will be better off following the latest increases in veterans'
pensions and allowances, the Minister for Veterans' Affairs, Danna Vale,
announced today.
Minister Vale said pension rates would rise in line with cost of living
adjustments from 20 September, with the benefits to flow through to pension
payments from the Department of Veterans' Affairs payday on Thursday 3
October 2002.
"Veteran disability payments will increase by up to $11.70, with the Totally
& Permanently Incapacitated (T&PI) rate rising to $742.40 per fortnight, an
additional $304.20 for the year," Minister Vale said.
"Maximum rate single service pensioners will receive up to an extra $197.60
a year as fortnightly pensions are increased to $429.40, while couples will
have their pensions increased to $358.40 each, an additional $163.80 each
for the year."
Minister Vale said the most exciting increase would be for some 81,000 war
widows and widowers whose income support supplement would increase to
$127.20 a fortnight, following the removal of the freeze in ceiling rate.
"As announced in the 2002-03 Federal Budget, the ceiling rate of the income
support supplement will now be indexed twice yearly, by the same percentage
as the service pension, to reflect movements in the cost of living.
"As a result, recipients of the income support supplement will be $59.80
better off for the year. War widows and widowers will also receive up to an
additional $197.60 a year, with the war widow's pension rate increasing up
to $454.40 a fortnight.
Minister Vale said the provision of compensation and income support pensions
remained a fundamental part of Australia's repatriation system after more
than eight decades of caring for veterans and their families.
"These increases reflect the Federal Government's continuing commitment to
those who have served Australia in war and conflict," Minister Vale said.
Details of the new pension rates are available from DVA on 133 254 or on the
Department's website at www.dva.gov.au
Media Contact: Jane Seaborn (02) 6277 7820 or 0417 265 289
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The stones were laid long ago,
In countries far away
Where they fought for our land,
Our Liberty
And the freedom we know today.
The stones were laid, far, far away
From their families, homes and hearths.
They lay down their lives on foreign soil
To build us our heritage paths.
The stones were laid, cemented in pride
In the wars that have gone on, to date.
Without their brave sacrifices then,
We’d have no future to celebrate.
Beneath the stones, some of them lay,
Their honour and our heritage, secured
Our future now must embrace peace
To validate what they endured
Our future stones, to keep the peace,
Should be honour, hope and trust
So those brave souls who fought for us
Are not consigned to forgotten dust.
Stella Conway Ó 2000
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VA117 Thursday 12
September 2002
$120,000 Benefits THE NSW AND ACT VETERAN COMMUNITY
Organisations that provide care and support to the NSW and ACT veteran
community will receive grants from the Federal Government totalling more
than $120,000, the Minister for Veterans' Affairs, Danna Vale, announced
today.
Minister Vale said 14 organisations across NSW and the ACT would receive
Veteran & Community Grants as part of the Federal Government's commitment to
the health and well-being of Australia's veteran community.
"Veteran & Community Grants provide important assistance to projects that
aim to improve the quality of life of our veterans and their families," the
Minister said.
"In this funding round more than $500,000 will be allocated to ex-service
organisations and other groups who are best placed to meet the needs of the
veteran community.
"Projects that receive funding are wide ranging and include health
education, lifestyle improvement, community activities, carer support and
independent living at home.
"These grants will help ensure our veterans, war widows and their dependants
have access to a full range of community services."
Minister Vale said projects receiving funding included the upgrade and
purchase of recreational equipment, the establishment of tai chi fitness
programs, computer skills training courses and training for the carers of
veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder.
"Australia owes a debt of gratitude to its veterans and service personnel
for their service and sacrifice at times of war and their continuing
contribution to the community in peacetime," Minister Vale said.
"Through Veteran & Community Grants we are helping to repay that debt by
providing practical assistance to veterans, which flows on to the wider
community."
The Minister said this funding round is part of $2.7 million in Veteran &
Community Grants to be allocated in 2002-03.
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VA118 Thursday 12
September 2002
$101,000 Benefits THE VICTORIAN VETERAN COMMUNITY
Organisations that provide care and support to the Victorian veteran
community will receive grants from the Federal Government totalling more
than $101,000, the Minister for Veterans' Affairs, Danna Vale, announced
today.
Minister Vale said 12 organisations across Victoria would receive Veteran &
Community Grants as part of the Federal Government's commitment to the
health and well-being of Australia's veteran community.
"Veteran & Community Grants provide important assistance to projects that
aim to improve the quality of life of our veterans and their families," the
Minister said.
"In this funding round more than $500,000 will be allocated to ex-service
organisations and other groups who are best placed to meet the needs of the
veteran community.
"Projects that receive funding are wide ranging and include health
education, lifestyle improvement, community activities, carer support and
independent living at home.
"These grants will help ensure our veterans, war widows and their dependants
have access to a full range of community services."
Minister Vale said projects receiving funding included a forum for Health
Care workers on men's health issues, upgrades of facilities for veterans,
equipment for the production of newsletters and a pilot telephone support
service.
"Australia owes a debt of gratitude to its veterans and service personnel
for their service and sacrifice at times of war and their continuing
contribution to the community in peacetime," Minister Vale said.
"Through Veteran & Community Grants we are helping to repay that debt by
providing practical assistance to veterans, which flows on to the wider
community."
The Minister said this funding round is part of $2.7 million in Veteran &
Community Grants to be allocated in 2002-03.
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VA119 Thursday 12
September 2002
$86,000 Benefits THE QUEENSLAND VETERAN COMMUNITY
Organisations that provide care and support to the Queensland veteran
community will receive grants from the Federal Government totalling more
than $86,000, the Minister for Veterans' Affairs, Danna Vale, announced
today.
Minister Vale said nine organisations across Queensland would receive
Veteran & Community Grants as part of the Federal Government's commitment to
the health and well-being of Australia's veteran community.
"Veteran & Community Grants provide important assistance to projects that
aim to improve the quality of life of our veterans and their families," the
Minister said.
"In this funding round more than $500,000 will be allocated to ex-service
organisations and other groups who are best placed to meet the needs of the
veteran community.
"Projects that receive funding are wide ranging and include health
education, lifestyle improvement, community activities, carer support and
independent living at home.
"These grants will help ensure our veterans, war widows and their dependants
have access to a full range of community services."
Minister Vale said projects receiving funding included the upgrade of
facilities for veterans, the production of a veteran newsletter, computer
equipment and skills training and recreational equipment and activities.
"Australia owes a debt of gratitude to its veterans and service personnel
for their service and sacrifice at times of war and their continuing
contribution to the community in peacetime," Minister Vale said.
"Through Veteran & Community Grants we are helping to repay that debt by
providing practical assistance to veterans, which flows on to the wider
community."
The Minister said this funding round is part of $2.7 million in Veteran &
Community Grants to be allocated in 2002-03.
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VA120 Thursday 12
September 2002
$66,000 Benefits THE SA VETERAN COMMUNITY
Organisations that provide care and support to the South Australian veteran
community will receive grants from the Federal Government totalling more
than $66,000, the Minister for Veterans' Affairs, Danna Vale, announced
today.
Minister Vale said five organisations across South Australia would receive
Veteran & Community Grants as part of the Federal Government's commitment to
the health and well-being of Australia's veteran community.
"Veteran & Community Grants provide important assistance to projects that
aim to improve the quality of life of our veterans and their families," the
Minister said.
"In this funding round more than $500,000 will be allocated to ex-service
organisations and other groups who are best placed to meet the needs of the
veteran community.
"Projects that receive funding are wide ranging and include health
education, lifestyle improvement, community activities, carer support and
independent living at home.
"These grants will help ensure our veterans, war widows and their dependants
have access to a full range of community services."
Minister Vale said projects receiving funding included the establishment of
social and lifestyle activities programs including kayaking, healthy cooking
and woodwork, the establishment of an organisation web page and a series of
information lunches.
"Australia owes a debt of gratitude to its veterans and service personnel
for their service and sacrifice at times of war and their continuing
contribution to the community in peacetime," Minister Vale said.
"Through Veteran & Community Grants we are helping to repay that debt by
providing practical assistance to veterans, which flows on to the wider
community."
The Minister said this funding round is part of $2.7 million in Veteran &
Community Grants to be allocated in 2002-03.
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VA121 Thursday 12
September 2002
$40,000 Benefits THE TASMANIAN VETERAN COMMUNITY
Organisations that provide care and support to the Tasmanian veteran
community will receive grants from the Federal Government totalling more
than $40,000, the Minister for Veterans' Affairs, Danna Vale, announced
today.
Minister Vale said seven organisations across Tasmania would receive Veteran
& Community Grants as part of the Federal Government's commitment to the
health and well-being of Australia's veteran community.
"Veteran & Community Grants provide important assistance to projects that
aim to improve the quality of life of our veterans and their families," the
Minister said.
"In this funding round more than $500,000 will be allocated to ex-service
organisations and other groups who are best placed to meet the needs of the
veteran community.
"Projects that receive funding are wide ranging and include health
education, lifestyle improvement, community activities, carer support and
independent living at home.
"These grants will help ensure our veterans, war widows and their dependants
have access to a full range of community services."
Minister Vale said projects receiving funding included an older persons
fitness program, the establishment of a fishing club to provide social
support to veterans, the upgrade of facilities including the purchase of
aged and disabled seating and a program of social outings for the wives and
carers of Vietnam veterans.
"Australia owes a debt of gratitude to its veterans and service personnel
for their service and sacrifice at times of war and their continuing
contribution to the community in peacetime," Minister Vale said.
"Through Veteran & Community Grants we are helping to repay that debt by
providing practical assistance to veterans, which flows on to the wider
community."
The Minister said this funding round is part of $2.7 million in Veteran &
Community Grants to be allocated in 2002-03.
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VA122 Thursday 12
September 2002
$96,000 Benefits THE WA VETERAN COMMUNITY
Organisations that provide care and support to the Western Australian
veteran community will receive grants from the Federal Government totalling
more than $96,000, the Minister for Veterans' Affairs, Danna Vale, announced
today.
Minister Vale said eight organisations across Western Australia would
receive Veteran & Community Grants as part of the Federal Government's
commitment to the health and well-being of Australia's veteran community.
"Veteran & Community Grants provide important assistance to projects that
aim to improve the quality of life of our veterans and their families," the
Minister said.
"In this funding round more than $500,000 will be allocated to ex-service
organisations and other groups who are best placed to meet the needs of the
veteran community.
"Projects that receive funding are wide ranging and include health
education, lifestyle improvement, community activities, carer support and
independent living at home.
"These grants will help ensure our veterans, war widows and their dependants
have access to a full range of community services."
Minister Vale said projects receiving funding included men's shed programs
to provide specialist men's activities, the upgrade of facilities for
veterans, a series of recreational bus trips for war widows and improved
kitchen facilities to provide high quality low cost meals to ex-service
association members.
"Australia owes a debt of gratitude to its veterans and service personnel
for their service and sacrifice at times of war and their continuing
contribution to the community in peacetime," Minister Vale said.
"Through Veteran & Community Grants we are helping to repay that debt by
providing practical assistance to veterans, which flows on to the wider
community."
The Minister said this funding round is part of $2.7 million in Veteran &
Community Grants to be allocated in 2002-03.
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Well fellas there could be some interesting reading on its way as last night the Pom spent a buck or two and rang a few of our old Defence Officers and asked if they would be kind enough to write a few lines for the web site and it looks as if they are going to put a few words together for us.
The following ex Ground Defence Officers have volunteered their time and penmanship to our quest for knowledge.
Barry Williamson / Bruce Brown / Barry Ariens whom i asked to give us a story of the ADG involvement with the Parachute Training Flight.
So fellas i,m kinda looking forward to reading these articles when they arrive.
Note we will be doing a story on Mick Siebold so that we can offer some historical background to our mustering.
