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Seeking members of the Balcombe 27th Class The 27th Intake are celebrating their 40th year reunion on the Gold Coast 12th - 14th October 2012. If anybody can provide information or contact details for any of the members below could you please forward them to the muso representative for the reunion, Steve Hladio.  stephen.hladio@defence.gov.au / M: 0412 167 999 For further details on the reunion - 27th Class reunion 2012 or www.27appies.com 27th Class Musicians  Roger Currie  Francis Daly  Peter Edwards  Michael Ellery David Evans  Gordon Farrell  Neil Frazer  Steven Gigg  Steven Hladio  Lindsay Hobden  Daryl James  Terence Kerr  Graham Lloyd  Raymond Lloyd  John Lynch David McCormack Patrick Pickett David Robey Ian Thomson Clayton Wansbrough Andrew Ward Stanley Watson Stephen Williams

Seeking John O'Carroll   A former member of the 26A class who was posted to the Armoured Corps Band on graduation. Paul McDonald is seeking information on his whereabouts. If you can help please contact the Association Secretary, Kevin Noon on 02 6299 9954 or email: knoon@netspace.net.au

RAAC Band History Recently I received a call from a David Finlayson (Historian RAAC Officers’ Mess) regarding the 70th Anniversary History of the School of Armour.  David along with Majors Peter Branagan and John Baines from the RAAC Office of Head of Corps have written a book about the Armoured Centre’s history.  As part of this history being recorded was a request for information on the history of the Royal Australian Armoured Corps Band.  David forwarded a draft  with details obtained from roll books and diaries provided by the Corps Museum, but the information they had was not only sparse, but in some cases incorrect.   I carried out a thorough check on the band’s history through many ex-members including Don Jarrett, the first Bandmaster of the band.  During my investigation I gleaned heaps more information, which included its formation, personnel, engagements and eventual demise in 1973.  I was fortunate to receive from some members their recollections and the odd photograph, which I forwarded onto David Finlayson to be included in the book.  From an initial couple of pages the bands history has increased to over four pages. This book is in with the printers now and a final draft will be produced in the near future.  When the book is returned for a final look if we can add any further information, but  if so I can get this information placed on the Association website. Because of the interest shown by David Finlayson and others in the bands history he thinks that that there is enough interest to take this a step further and produce an independent small A4 book about the RAAC Band with history, recollections and photos.  He has requested that anybody with a story to tell, has a few pictures and recollections of those early days from September 1965 up until December 1973 when the band was disbanded, which was due to the cuts to Army units and personnel with National Service finishing, please forward the information or photos to me, Kevin Noon, Secretary AABC Association and I’ll pass it onto the relevant people.       This is a great opportunity not only the Armoured Corps, but the Band Corps as well that we shold take advantage of, so I urge you to go hunting in those old boxes or photo albums and put pen to paper as even the smallest story can make RAAC Band’s history extremely memorable for those who come after us. Regards Kevin Noon  Ph: 02 6299 9954 knoon@netspace.net.au

Seeking Clive Bradly  Clive is reported to have moved 12 months ago. If anybody has contact details for Clive could you contact the Assocation Secretary, Kevin Noon, knoon@netspace.net.au

Seeking Greg Drage  If anybody has the contact details for this former AABC member could they please forward them to the Noteworthy Editor, Stuart Colhoun - sepmc@iprimus.com.au or 03 5367 8351 - UPDATE: Greg's daughter has contacted the Assocation to inform us Greg is now living in the Philipines.

Seeking Paul Marshall  If anybody has the contact details for this former AABC member could they please forward them to the Noteworthy Editor, Stuart Colhoun - sepmc@iprimus.com.au or 03 5367 8351

Seeking Ronnie Webb I hope someone can help me find a dear friend. Ronnie Webb, big guy, balding, mustache, always smiling, give you the shirt off his back. Percussionist, Army Reserve band after Vietnam. Worked on the railroad. I was with US Marines, Ronnie was of course with RAA in Vietnam. We saw him when the band played in Hawaii in 1991 and then again in Indianapolis, Indiana, USA. If anyone knows this guy, please send me a lead, so maybe I can find him.         Thanks so much for your help, Bobby Paul bpaul1948@aol.com

Information on deceased Australian Army bandsmen Ex-AABC member Gerard Corkeron is conducting research on the seven Australian Army bandsmen who have died on active service in Australia's post-WWII conflicts. The names of the fallen, their date of death, unit and the conflict are as follows:         PTE Harold John CLARK - 5 November 1950 - 3RAR - Korean War T/CPL John McKenzie TANNOCK - 9 March 1951 - 3RAR - Korean War PTE Mervyn Arthur Frederick WILSON - 8 January 1966 - 1RAR - Vietnam War PTE Christopher CLARK - 8 January 1966 - 1RAR - Vietnam War PTE Liam Mellows O'CARROLL -27 May 1966 - 4RAR - Indonesian Confrontation PTE Albert Frederick McCORMACK - 18 August 1966 - 6RAR - Vietnam War PTE Michael Damien POOLE - 21 February 1967 - 5RAR - Vietnam War Gerard is hoping to hear from anybody who may have recollections of these fellows or anybody who might be able to provide information about them. If you can assist, please contact Gerard at gcorkeron@tricolour.queensu.ca.

Identity of bugler Some months ago I picked up an image on the net of a bugler at RMC which I labelled as 1938 vintage. I am anxious to find out where it came from as I wish to publish it on the net, with acknowledgement and also identify the bugler. It may be that the source was the RMC Band, however I can’t find it in your publications or site. Could you please advise me of where it came from if it is of your provenance. Thanks Neville Lindsay (Email)

Can you help? - Army History Unit Customs and Traditions Recording Project Australian Army Band Sydney is currently undertaking a project recording all Regimental marches of the Australian Army for the Army History Unit - however we are having difficulty in locating either scores or audio (Vinyl is ok!) of the following marches - can anyone assist please? RSAR March I'm 95 Sarie Marais Pour Bacchus (once transcribed or whatever) Royal Queensland Dashing White Sergeant Madelon Nachtlager in Granada Captain Oldfield Old Tower Wizard of Oz Bonegilla Farewell to the Creeks Brown Haired Maiden The Black Kookaburra Frog Hollow Rangers The Girl I Left Behind Me (we have half of this march in 2CAV arrangement) Fare Thee Well Inniskilling Captain Rod Mason Australian Army Band Sydney   Ph 02 833 55 057 / Mob 0458 796 507 roderick.mason@defence.gov.au 17-10

Seeking Information I am a member of the RAAOC Association (QLD), and have been contacted today by the secretary of the Association, a lady called Dawn Durrand. The Assn is trying to assist his widow by getting some sort of pension ( through DVA I assume.)  they need to find someone who served with this fellow in band days. His name was Richard ( Dick or Hank ) Hankinson,  - he was Ordnance in 1975, so his band days would have been earlier than that.

Can you help? - 32nd Class Apprentices Hi all, Michael Gojan writes....I was wondering if anyone can assist me, I am trying to organise an 11 platoon 32nd Class reunion and cannot locate the following ex band members. I was hoping that you might have contact details for the following people: 319702 Ian Leslie McNiece 174551 Matthew Terrence Ryan 225671 Vernon Mark Thelning 225672 Geoffrey Donald Wilson Your assistance in this matter would be appreciated. Kind regards, Michael Gojan MICHAEL'S MUSIC 07 5449 1362                0417 650 596         www.michaelsmusic.id.au

Reunion - 24th Class Intake of Apprentices The 24 intake of Army Apprentices are holding a reunion in 2007 and we have lost contact with our bandsmen: 1. 1202431  Frank Bond 2. 45076 I    Van Davis 3. 56053      P Andrews 4. 373592    P. F. Butterfield 5. 62090      R. F. Gourlay 6. 219601    Marshall 7. 56052      R. B. Partyka 8. 1202790  G. I. Trudgeon If anyone can help with their location it would be greatly appreciated. Wayne Voss   "Voss, Wayne" WayneV@PHM.GOV.AU