Hello Nasho's.
Well we have completed our allocated amount of barbecue's at Bunnings for the year, however should they have any cancellations from other fund raising groups, they will contact us.
Bob Whitten one of our most dedicated Nasho's passed away in June after a short illness. The funeral service by our Pastor Paul O'Brien and R.S.L. service by Sub Branch President Ron Mitcherson, with a guard of Honour by our Nasho's, which was very much appreciated by his wife Elaine, family and friends.
In May myself, my wife Margaret, accompanied by Bruce Robberds, Kevin and Janice Hargrave, attended the 10th Anniversary of Burwood District Sub Branch, held at Burwood Park.
The quarterly meetings with Nasho's and Combined Forces, was held at the Gosford R.S.L. in May, which I attended with Bruce Robberds. The branches of National Service in attendance, were Dungog, Maitland, Newcastle, Toukley, Tuggerah Lakes, Gosford and Westlakes. Our next meeting will be held at Mayfield R.S.L. at 10am on Friday 19th August. If you would like to attend please contact myself or Bruce Robberds.
Regarding our Nasho's Memorial at Goffet Park at Toronto, I spoke to "Edstein Creative Stone" who confirmed that installation is on target for August. To enable the committee to make this a memorable day, we would appreciate members to attend our meeting on the 18th July or if we require a special meeting at which time you will be notified.
Best wishes for health and happiness.
Regards
Alf Sulman
President
24th September Dedication of Memorial in Goffet Park.
The National Service memorial dedication ceremony was held at the Australian War Memorial on Wednesday 8 September 2010. The service was attended by their Excellencies Ms Quentin Bryce AC, the Governor-General of the Commonwealth of Australia, and Mr Michael Bryce AM AE, along with many other dignitaries and over 4,000 attendees. The memorial is a dignified and striking tribute to all National Servicemen. Set in its own garden, bears the inscription: "Dedicated to all Australian National Servicemen and in memory of those who died."
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The Nashos memorial plaque features a three-dimensional representation of the National Service memorial. The plaque is finished in antique silver with an inscription Dedicated to all Australian National Servicemen and in memory of those who died etched around the rim. The metal plate is mounted on a timber base measuring 140 mm diameter and is presented in a form cut gift box.
The Royal Australian Mint has produced a new 50 cent coin to commemorate the 60th anniversary of National Service.
At the recently
constructed National Service memorial site, one of
the coins were permanently laid under the dedication
plaque by Major General Steve Gower, AO, AO(Mil),
Director of the Australian War Memorial, as an
everlasting symbol of gratitude to these servicemen.
Metal: Cupro Nickel
Diameter: 31.51mm
Mass: 15.55 g
Finish: UNC
$8.95 plus postage
