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Bob Cramp, OAM
Congratulations to Bob Cramp in being awarded an OAM in this year’s Australia Day Honours. Bob has been recognised for his service to the sport of shooting and to the community.
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Bryan “Sounds” Smith RMC Drillie (71- 73?)
From Peter White (Class of 74) “As advised by Noys, we have received the below information regarding the passing of WO1 Bryan Smith, better known to us and particularly the Kokoda guys, as SGT Bryan “Sounds” Smith, Kokoda Drill Sergeant during our time at Dunners. (Don’t ask me where his nickname “Sounds” came from – perhaps someone…
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Cyclone Alf
Our very own Cyclone Larry hopes that all of those of you “oop north” – or in any other cardinal point direction from your locale – have battened down the hatches securely and made good use of your early training in sandbag filling and stacking as Cyclone Alf bears down on you. Peter Maher has…
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Funeral Details – Mike Fairbrother
I received the details for Mike’s Thanksgiving Service from Lorraine earlier this evening. The Notice is attached and includes live streaming details for those unable to attend. I hope to be able to fly in and out on the Thursday but depends on flight availability etc. I hope those able to attend from across both…
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Vale Mike Fairbrother
I have just picked up on the sad news that Mike Fairbrother has lost his battle with cancer. Mike died last evening. I spoke briefly to Lorraine this morning and she said Mike had gone downhill quite markedly in the last week or so and that “it was his time to go”. Needless to say,…
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Padre Gary’s Christmas Message
Our Class embedded Padre sends this Christmas message you may find interesting. It has also been circulated within the RAR Association: May we contribute to peace on earth this Christmas. Being asked to offer a Christmas reflection as the Padre is a delight, causing me to reach into the most fundamental underpinnings of my faith. …
