Australian Army Band Corps Association Inc Website.
Last updated: 22 June 2009
Noteworthy News - Corps Birthday edition - Cut off date for submissions is 1st July 09.
Please support your association by providing articles, anecdotes and photos for publication.
All contributions can be sent to Noteworthy News editor, Stu Colhoun, either via email: sepmc@iprimus.com.au
or home address: 5 Hammond Circuit, Hopetoun Park VIC 3340
Vale Brian 'Tex' Halpin
Brian 'Tex' Halpin passed away on Sun 8th June 09. Tex was a member of 3RAR Band, Malaya (1957-59). After he left the Army Tex joined the Fire Brigade, and it is believed that whilst thus employed, he contacted mesothelioma - the cause of death.
Ern Trotter
Vale Bob Sims
Bob Sims passed away yesterday (5 June) after a long illness. Bob was a long time member of the band in Adelaide.The funeral will be held at 1030am, Thursday 11th June, at the Carr & Kleeman Funeral Chapel, 1 Morphett Street, Mount Barker.
Maurie Brown.
Australian Army Band Brisbane - Page updated.
Welcome to AAB-B's contribution to the Associations webpages. The band's page has been updated with future performances.
RMC Band - Duntroon Bugle May 2009 Available from the RMC Band Page
Vale Neal 'Budda' Wilson
Neal 'Budda' Wilson passed away last week. Neal served with Southern Command/3 MD Band from the 1950's to the 1970's.
Jim Harper
Seeking information on Ivan Luby Could any former members of RMC Band who worked with the late Ivan Luby please help with the request below.
My name is Stephen Luby, son of Corporal Ivan Luby (ret) (Dec). I am writing in reference to some information and in regards to some photos or memorabilia that people may have of my father whilst he served at Duntroon as a bandsman. I believe that my late father may be the longest serving non commisioned officer that has served as a bandsman at Duntroon from 1960-1982. My late father has received postumously the ADM, the DFSM with two clasps, an additional clasp to his National Medal that he was awarded in 1977 and the anniversary of National Service Medal after when he passed away on 11/11/2000. There is some information on dad at the golf club at Duntroon. Back in the 1970s dad won numerous what was called the "Nimmo Pot" championships as a golfer. If you have any questions regarding this then you can please contact me on this e-mail (stephenluby@hotmail.com) or alternatively on 0428 779 594.
Yours Sincerely
Stephen Luby
Vale Peter Frasier MM
Peter Fraser MM passed away Sunday the 22 February 2009, after a long bout with illness. Peter served with 5RAR on its first tour in the Republic of South Vietnam. Peter was a stretcher-bearer attached to Anti-Tank Platoon, then Reconnaissance Platoon when it was formed. He was awarded the Military Medal for bravery whilst under fire attending a wounded comrade
Australian Army Band Melbourne Newsletter - 'Talking In Tune" - April 09 edition Available from the AAB-M Page
Sick Parade - Laurie Case - UPDATE 29 March 09
In December it was discovered Laurie had a cancer in his oesopgagus and had a successful 6 hour operation to have the cancer removed. After the operation Laurie suffered an infection which required further surgery.
An update on Thursday 29 January reports Laurie is still critical but out of an induced coma and some support systems have been taken off.
An update on 17 February reports Laurie has been back in ICU and visits were being restricted to family only. Laurie has trouble speaking above a whisper, has a massive haematoma, and some nerve damage presenting referred pain across his chest; in short, his is quite uncomfortable.
Update for 10 March from LTCOL Gordon Lambie reports: Laurie had some day leave to go home to Queenscliff yesterday. I visited on Saturday and he was looking really good; got to speak to the surgeon, and I now have a greater appreciation of just how much the old bugger has been through (Laurie not the surgeon). I feel he is really on the road to recovery now, and it has been suggested that he may be allowed home some time this week.
Update for 24 March from LTCOL Gordon Lambie reports: Laurie looks like he might be going home next week. He has had a lot of tubes removed in the last couple of days and had them replaced by a picc line. Having only the one line to manage means Leslie can take care of the nursing aspects at home and they can both now prepare for the necessary rounds of chemo, hopefully out of Geelong.
Update for 29 March from LTCOL Gordon Lambie reports: Laurie is relaxing at home in Queenscliff.
Sick Parade - Scott Gourlay
A long serving member of the AABC and currently serving as a GRES member of Queensland University Regiment Band has been diagnosed with throat cancer. Scott reports his was an early diagnosis and following surgery and radiation treatment the prognosis is good.
Victorian Bushfires
Two AABC members have suffered in the bushfires in Victoria.
Major Graham Lloyd tragically lost his son Greg, Greg's girlfriend Melanee and her brother Jaeson at Yarra Glen. The three young people lost their lives while defending Graham's house. For those members who may wish to send any condolences / cards etc. Graham has requested the following:
- let them not be of a grieving nature, but more an acknowledgement of the celebration of Greg's life. It is not the last 30 minutes of an agonising death, but rather a young man's very full and exciting life that should be remembered. These can be sent C/O WO2 Mike Fitzpatrick, DFSM, Simpson Barracks, Macleod 3085
- no flowers please. Mel's mother passed away in the last twelve months from cancer and it is the family's wish that donations be made to the Peter McCallum Cancer institute. Donations can be made to the following account and the Defence Force School of Music will forward them to the Peter MacCallum Institute:
DFSM Regimental Funds
Acc no. 20503356
BSB: 803 205
Reference: AABC Fire Appeal
Major Eric Andersen (Retired) lost his house to the fire at Clonbinane. Reports indicate that Eric and his family are safe.
Both members have lost pretty much everything they had in their houses. Insurance will cover those things which can be purchased, but there are a lot of things that can't be replaced. WO2 Mike Fitzpatrick is trying to collect photos, concert programs or any sort of memorabilia that the association members may have that they could either copy or simply give to either Graham or Eric. These can be sent to Mike at the address above.
WO2 Michael Fitzpatrick can be contacted on (03) 9450 7328 or 0438 163 396 . Email: mailto:michael.fitzpatrick1@defence.gov.au
AABC Association Memorial Dedication
Dedicated to commemorate Australian Army soldier musicians who served in war and who made the supreme sacrifice in the defence of Australia.
Unveiled by Major General B.A. Power AM. CSC. - 28 November 2008
This was conducted on 28 November with the memorial dedication followed by a concert held at the Defence Force School of Music. A report was published in the Christmas edition of Noteworthy News and photos have now been added to the website.
Images can now be seen on the AABC Memorial Page
WE NEED YOUR HELP!
First I would like to thank all members who have made a donation and also purchased raffle tickets.
We raised just over $32.000.00 which included a grant of $4,000.00 from DVA and a very special thank you to NORM AUSTEN who donated $10,000.00 and to others who also made generous donations. As all work had to go to civilian contractors the cost of The Memorial has blown out from $30,000.00 to over $36.000.00. We would not have been able to have the Memorial built without the help of Norm and others.
The most disappointing part is that over 150 members have not replied or forgotten. So, have you made your contribution towards this worthy cause?
Please ignore this notice if you have already made a donation.
So, to finish off.
WE NEED YOUR HELP TO MAKE UP THE DIFFERENCE!
Jim Harper
(Scrooge McShad)
Vietnam Tour
During 13 - 27 August 2009 Phil Brookes (HQ AFV) and David Dodd (131 DivLoc Bty) are leading a Gunners and Grocers tour to Vietnam. The tour is all inclusive and exceptional value; four/five star all the way and the itinerary has been designed for Vietnam veterans and their partners and anyone who has an interest in the history and culture of this fascinating country. For anybody interested in attending this tour please see the proposed itinerary.
For further information please contact Ms Ju Yang, Imperial China Tours. Phone: 1300 303 101 or 02 9299 0899 or email: juyang@imperialchinatours.com
World Links Education Pty Ltd (NSW) Trading as Imperial China Tours ABN 81 003 444 648 • Lic No 2TA 003 088
Information can also be provided by: Phil Brookes: Phone: 0418 719 166 • Email: brookes1@bigpond.net.au or David Dodd: Phone: 0417 649 737 • Email: david.dodd@bigpond.com
Membership - We want you!
People who once served in army bands (even prior to the Australian Army Band Corps), current serving members, recently discharged members and all of our part-time Reserve members.......membership of the Association is available now! Please follow the link to the Membership page or download the Membership Application Form (PDF).
The AABC Association website is managed by the Association Webmaster Peter Cobcroft. For any enquiries contact the Web Assistant Stu Colhoun or the Association President Bob Keatch.
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