Training for War One of the latest trends emanating from Canberra is how to enhance Political Correctness via the Armed Forces to higher levels. The military obediently stands to attention as the lash is applied and after the salt has been rubbed into the wounds, does its best to repair the damage. Today there is […]

Mid muffled drums, bugle calls, sobs and cries We fondly recall his soldiering days gone by Weep not for him as we bid a fond farewell There are so many proud deeds of his to tell In peace and war he was always there Standing tall and never reluctant to dare Always were his thoughts […]

The Power of Dreams For soldiers at war, dreams are a powerful way to escape the reality of danger, death and misery which continually linger at their side. There are dreams they share with each other and some they do not. The odds are that their visions are of peaceful times at home and what […]

   My Tough Father and Spoilt Me  My dad lived in the rugged outback a long time ago Where cruel drought was followed by rivers in flooded flow His kitchen was a campfire with dampers in coals still red A rocky mattress on hard ground softened by grass for a bed His clock and compass […]

During the Vietnam War there were many bloody battles involving Australian troops. One such battle occurred in Operation Bribie (named after Bribie Island in Qld) during which diggers encountered a well dug enemy of significant strength.   History records that elements of B company were given the order to attack the entrenched enemy. No easy […]

                                For many, many years I had the honour of being invited to speak with each graduating class at the Royal Military College in Canberra. When it was time for me, regrettably, to say hooroo, I left a final a message […]

Down under, we’re told the age of entitlement is over for all To reduce the debt, “shoulders to the wheel” is the official call Aussie pensioners are quickly seen as an easy touch Thus Canberra plans to steal more of what already isn’t much   Ned Kelly and Robin Hood robbed the rich to give […]

Our Tom, Always on Parade Father Time captures all and it will always be Yet never to be stolen are images of this hero to see Clad with courage, honour, duty first and love of nation Leadership by example was always his station Stand fast as this warrior draped with his beloved flag passes by […]

                Dedicated to Jack Lynch and all the others who flew the metal chariots night and day Does the sound of a helicopter bring back memories, you ask? Yes, like a flash, no matter where I am or whatever my task So many flickering fragmented scenes I can hear and see Of courage, mateship, humour as […]

The many flickering images from the past I see All those times together; a young generation so free Happy, vibrant and not a care what tomorrow would bring It was a time for love, fun and to sing We were immortal and the world was ours No thought of hate and fear, just laughter mid […]