I often wonder at the rapid momentum of social change in society including political correctness which to me is blight on common sense and reason. Once you could welcome a mate with “Gidday black fella, been walkabout?” and receive a quick reply such as “Bloody convict, where’s your ball and chain?” It was a typical […]
From the Hervey Bay local paper the day after Buddy’s funeral. The Big Fella went out in style with 1000 in the church and a police escort to the cemetery. His son Barry set the tone with his remarks reported on the front page. He will be missed. Vale Buddy
Three important research studies into the impact on families and veterans of service during the Vietnam War and of peacekeeping duties have been released today. The Vietnam Veterans Family Study, the Peacekeepers Health Study and the Rwanda Deployment Health Study represent a $12 million investment in better understanding the health and wellbeing of veterans, […]
I was at a reunion to catch up with mates from long ago With a bride who was convinced that I was her hero Such joy as I recognised familiar faces well known for many sins I introduced my wife for whom I had fought hard to win Quick as a flash they were yarning […]
Sad news – Warrant Officer Wally Thompson – the first Regimental Sergeant Major – ARMY has passed away today, a true gentleman and a soldiers soldier. Stand-down Sir, your duty is done. Duty First – Lest We Forget Warrant Officer Class 1 (WO1) Wallace (Wally) Talbot Claxton Thompson joined the Citizen’s Military Forces (CMF) in […]
This RAR bibliography records the known published and unpublished history of the Regiment since its formation in 1948. It has been prepared by an RAR Task Group comprising Terry & Margaret Dinneen, Darcy Dugan and Ted Chitham with assistance from David Horner, Michael O’Brien, Mick Malone, Gary MacKay and Ian Kuring and others, all intent on recording for posterity […]
Some Things Never Change It seems politicians have no real regard for the profession of arms. On the contrary, their willingness to seek easy solutions can be measured by unjustified slashing of defence budgets whenever there is a shortage of coin and the need for a whipping boy with seemingly indifference in regards possible threats […]
Fella’s, Can you please forward this to your respective associations. I am getting a lot of questions about dress, base access etc etc. Dress is whatever you are comfortable in, but we would prefer Coat and Tie with medals. If you are comfortable in Neat Casual, then so are we. The important thing […]
The Funeral Service of the Late Alfred Handley will be held at Gregson & Weight Chapel, 5 Gregson Place Caloundra commencing at 11:00am on Monday 20 October 2014. View Map: http://goo.gl/bZBq7h RSL Poppy & RARA Sash Service Medals to be worn as entitled. By request The President 2RAR Association From: Leo Van De Kamp President, […]
This article was writen by Ross Eastgate a military veteran and Columnist for the Townsville Bulletin. “THE late professor Jozef “Willy” Wilczynski held a jaundiced view of the centrally controlled economies of the old Soviet socialist bloc. The World War II Polish underground veteran was scathing of a system where supply was totally disconnected from […]
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