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17 December 2004 Mick Ryan President RAEA WA
The RAEA WA wishes all sappers everywhere & their mates a fine
Christmas and an excellent new year.
For those coming to Perth next Anzac day for the 3 Sappers reunions
.............we are looking forward to showing you some sandgroper
Sapper hospitality......... the planning is under way.
May the wind be always at your back.
Ubique
Mick Ryan
14 December 2004 Ryan Rowland
Congrats to Mick and his Team. Great site. Hope all those readers
have a great Christmas and Peaceful New Year. The 60th Anniversary
of WW2 will be very significant next year. As the RSL Travel Co-Ordianator
in WA, there will be a Borneo Pilgrimage ex Perth on 18th April
for a 13 day tour. Interested parties email my site.
14 December 2004 Bill Jones.
Message sent to Sue Maloy re address of Snow Wilson. Keep up the
good work, rgds to all.
12 December 2004 Ken Usher
Hey what a great site ..congratulations to all those who were
involved
26 November 2004 CPL Glen Piper
Post: Hey all fellow Engineers I am currently deployed in IRAQ
and am proud to be a Sapper and an Australian. I hope to hear from
any or all RAE that wish to have a chat. Hope to hear from you soon.
10 November 2004 Sue Maloy
Hi, I am an acquistions officer for the Defence network of libraries
in Australia, two of our libraries have requested a book called
"Destination Malaya: a history of 2 Field Troop: Royal Australian
Engineers 1963-1965".
The authors are David Wicks and Simon Wilson and the book was published
by the Corps association. I can find no source for the book and
wondered if any of your members may know where we can obtain copies
or have any contact details for 2 Field Troop RAE Association.
02 November 2004 Terry Kinglake
Came across the site whilst surfing. I served with some of you
guys in Labuan. Ex RAF Police dog handler. I learnt the hard way
how to play five card draw poker under your tuition! I wonder if
any of you have been back to Labuan and seen the new "Peace
Park" next to the Australian/Japanese surrender monument at
Surrender Point. Takes some getting used to. Paid my respects on
a visit in 99.
01 November 2004 Timothy Stokes
Does anyone know a Andrew Stokes who served in the 17th construction
HQ Troop from Jan 68 - Dec 68.
01 November 2004 Narra Demczuk
Great site. Came across it while organizing with others a reunion
for our mob, 21 EST - 1 Fd.Sqn. which was held in October.
28 October 2004 Grahame Grimmond
Hi guys, Great effort has been put into this site, weel done.
I served with HQ Trp 67' the dat
26 October 2004 Ron Brandy
1 Kindale Crt,
Highton, Vic, 3216
03 5243 7262, 0415 256 167
23 October 2004 Barry Ray
G'day guy's, just thought I'd let you know I will be in WA from
16Nov to years end and with any luck might be able to catch up with
a few old mates.
Already booked a beer with Mick Ryan and hope to catch up with some
other old mates.
02 October 2004 Bob Bailey
Good site, keep up the good work.
Any Water Tpt people or attached units termites/movments/attached
people. A get together will be held in Brisbane Oct 2005. Contact
me.
02 October 2004 PAUL MARTINO
Hi guys. This is a short amount of prose I put on the net some
weeks ago, titled "Heroes and Athletes. It's been well received
by the diggers, but some funny responses by the "sportspeople"
such as Mr Allen from Channel Nine (this letter. As usual, read
from the bottom up, then his fancy reply. This is my reply at the
top "Dear Mr Allen" etc etc.... <<Click
here to read the document>>
02 October 2004 PAUL MARTINO
Click here
or my name above to e-mail me.
01 October 2004 Bob Francis
6 Eucalypt Street, Bellara, Qld 4507
28 September 2004 Jeff (Jethro) Clelland
Am currently touring Aus and would like to hear from any old mates
out there - no pix or graphics please.
28 September 2004 Jack Simes
Thanks Col for your call re Frank Verdisorry I missed the boat.
15 September 2004 Neville Johnson
A very good mate of mine probably my best mate Sapper Ian Buck
is very ill in the Box Hill Hospital Victoria. Bucky has cancer
and not expected to see past this week-end. He is a TPI and served
with 32 Small Ships. If you could pass this on to that organisation
it would be much appreciated. Posted 15th Sept.2004
15 September 2004 Keith Kermode
Mick Ryan me lad, my conscience has got to me for never contibuting,
so I intend to donate a killer (lamb) for the troops on Garage Sale
day. OK for those cynical bastards it will probably come from over
the neighbours fence. I'll be in touch to arrange delivery.
14 September 2004 Colin W Symons
On this Wesite, Jack Simes has requests for contact with Frank
Verdi, ex 17 Cponst Sqn RAE. on both the Guest Book and Lost Digger.
I think you can now delete them as I have spoken with Jack Simes
and have informed him of Frank Verdi passing away approx 4 years
ago.
For Mick Ryan: Thanks for the reminder to check out the Website
Mick, otherwise I wouldn't be sending this message.
Darryl, great website, keep up the good work!!
From: Colin W Symons(32 Small Ship Sqn RAE.
07 September 2004 Ray Thomas
Great site, would like to hear from mates from past days
05 September 2004 John Simes
Transport Troop 17 Const Sqn 68-69
Happy Dads day to all gingbeers.
31 August 2004 John Simes
17 Const Sqn, Nam 68 69
Would like to hear from anyone who may have been 21 Pl D Coy Kapooka
marched out Dec 1967 trying to org reunion for same 2007.
26 August 2004 Bruce Jackson (Jacko)
Great site. Always look forward to hearing what is happening across
the ditch. Not much happening across the ditch here in NZ. Very
cold. Have booked a break away with the family on the Gold Coast
March 05. Would really like to touch base with any sappers in that
area. Maybe even meet at the RSL there. Keep up the good work where
ever you all are. My thoughts are with you.
23 August 2004 Sapper Paul Martino
Great Site Guys....
Up the old red rooster
Anybody heard or seen Sapper Peter Royce 198 Engnrs (nui-Dat 70/71)
in their travels? trying to contact him
15 August 2004 Rev Watson
Checking the site again, saw in "lost
diggers" - Darren Allan looking for Heath Coombs. Coombsie
is working at 21 Const Regt, Holsworthy. In the Q store.
15 August 2004 Jack Simes
24 Jellat Way Kalaru NSW 2550
Transport troop 17 Ccon Sqn 68 69 looking for Rags Martin same
years.
14 August 2004 Snake
It just keeps getting better and better (like Me)
08 August 2004 Warren Howard
21st Appy, C & J, 27 yrs a Sapper, ex 17, 21 Const Sqns, 12
& 19 CE Wks, 1 FER, plus HQ elm in Syd, Bris, Pth plus another
12 with Defence and ready to retire!! Congrats to the hard workers
who put this site together. Another great site to use for contacts
is www.schoolfriends.com.au. Have contacted a number of old buddies,
both school and Army this way. I also have a full list of ALL Army
Apprentices and current contacts, where known, if anyone is interested.
Contact me by email.
04 August 2004 Dennis "Hoss " Burge
1 Field Squadron 2 Troop '67-'68
29 July 2004 Syd Fleet
22 Const Sqn, like to hear from anyone
20 July 2004 Dick Hall
17 Const Sqn Viet 67 & 69/70
5 Sturt Street
Glenelg North SA 5045
19 July 2004 Michael Coleman
390 Highlands Road,
SEYMOUR. Vic 3660
19 July 2004 Glen Morgan
Well done Mick and others. Its great to see the Sappers have a
web sitewhere they can contact there many friends and associates
Glen Morgan
SBLT, RAN
19 July 2004 Glen Morgan
Finance Accounting Officer
B15a HMAS STIRLING
Royal Australian Navy Warships
Perth WA 6958
05 July 2004 Taffy Mullins
Good to see some familiar names here and faces long forgotten
in the photo galleries.
03 July 2004 Noel (Jo) Johanson
Thanks to the many Sappers sending me their memories of 17 Construction
Squadron. Forgive me if I don't get back to each of you, as there
is so much info coming in. A special thanks to Mick R on behalf
if 17 CONST SQN for getting the message on the site.
Great website fellas. It left me smiling.
01 July 2004 WO1 Bob Dooley
Gents
Firstly, if I have sent this to personnel who did not serve with
17th Construction Squadron RAE, UNTAG, please disregard this message.
Introduction:
Over several years many members who served in Namibia during 1989
and 1990 have attended the ANZAC Day March in Sydney, marching with
the 17 Construction Squadron Association. This has been a great
opportunity to catch up with a lot of people. Some years there is
a large group of us, while on others only a couple attend. I have
also run into several people both at ANZAC Day services in Brisbane
and in the street. (Rugby World Cup last year).
At the ANZAC Day March this year, a remark was made that next year
2005 marks the 15th year since the last members of 17th Construction
Squadron UNTAG returned home to Australia. Over several beers it
was discussed how good it would be to try and organise a re-union
of both the first and second contingent personnel. I am fully aware
that a lot of water has gone under the bridge since then and many
of us have served overseas since, however our trip was the first
large formed body of Australian troops (mostly Engineers) to go
to a foreign country since the Vietnam conflict.
With this in mind I am writing to gain expressions of interest
for the conducting of a re-union and ask that you pass this onto
as many other
members you can, those who I have been unable to gain an address
(I have been able to source a full list of personnel from both contingents
via Overseas Conditions - Deployments, Russell - over 700 names).
The Plan:
Hold the re-union at the SME Sportsman Club on the night before
ANZAC Day 2005 (I have contacted Rus Parrish, RSM, SME and he is
pretty keen to hold this event at the Corps School). Timings - approx
1800h till late. Meals - a BBQ dinner (with 'Garlic Snails') Accommodation
- Motels, tentage or live-in lines on a first in best dressed basis.
Refreshments - I have been able to contact a supplier who can deliver
Castle Lager, Hansa Lager and Windhoek Lager (Australian beers also),
I also have the ingredients for 'Dom Pedros' for all you 'Groot'
pers.
ANZAC Day - attend the RAE Dawn Service at SME and the Gun Fire
Breakfast. Then train it into Sydney from Holsworthy station (free
travel on ANZAC Day), meet at the Grand Hotel Hunter Street, march
with 17th Construction Squadron Association (Blue Berets optional)
and then to the Macquarie Arms Hotel for the RAE get together.
If the above is a bit over the top for some, I am open to suggestions
(please be polite).
Hope to hear from you soon
Regards
WO1 Bob Dooley
RSM
5CER
(02) 4721 9255
30 June 2004 Ken Olney
Ex 21 Eng. Support Troop SVN 70/71 - trying to contact anyone in
troop around that time.
29 June 2004 Trevor Shelley
Had a quick look at the site previously. This time I have had
a good look. Well done
22 June 2004 Seamus Doherty
Great site - Time for another Guiness
17 June 2004 Arthur Ventham
Ex 17 Const Sqn (SVN), 30 Terminal Sqn and Water Tpt. Have not
made contact with anyone since 1970.
16 June 2004 Shane Seers
Mick,
Well done on the site, worth the look
09 June 2004 Glenn R Dodds
30th intake apprentice Carpenter 1975 to 1978, 3FER 1979 to 1980,
18 Fld Sqn to 1981, 22 Const Sqn 1982 to 1984, 18Fld Sqn 1985 to
1987.
I visit this site on a regular basis to see who has checked in.
This is a really great place to look for lost friends, acquaintances
and others. If you are reading this and you know any lost engineers,
let them know about the site.
The Web page is very professional, great work to those responsible.
The Gallery has some great photos, even if sometimes the memory
has to work overtime to remember who is actual in the big group
photos. I know I am in the group photo on the triple / triple bailey
bridge, I just can't remember where I was in the crowd.
I lost touch with WO2 Steve Bramich in 1987, if you are out there,
drop me an e-mail, love to hear from you.
07 June 2004 Bernie Payne
Hi Rod. Good to hear from you after so many years.
Has your squash game improved since Townsville?
Regards
Bernie
05 June 2004 John Williams
Fantastic site.
05 June 2004 Max Gray
Good site, ex 35, 14, 12 Fd. Now in Tasmania
0418338001
04 June 2004 Max (Merv) Wood
79 Castlereagh St
Penrith NSW 2750
04 June 2004 Darrell Johnson
Ex 21 Const Sqn RAE, SME, 18 FD Sqn etc. 12 Fd Sqn, Rtd. Up the
old Red Rooster etc. Great site, wish we had one in Tas.
04 June 2004 Barry E. Kelly
"Excellent site", will keep us East Coast Sappers on
our toes. You lead the field.
'Field Squadron' that is !
04 June 2004 Bert Lane
Indeed a great site. Good to see that Bernie Payne (Signals) Borneo
7 Fd Sqn & 1 Fd Sqn has checked in and can still make himself
understood.
Bert Lane, (Signals) Borneo 1 Fd Sqn. Certa bloody Cito
04 June 2004 Roger Nixon
Just a note to say hi to all sappers in the west, its been a year
since mums passing and I want to thank all of you for your support.
Enjoy your waterloo dinner and please pass on my regards to Governor
Sanderson.
04 June 2004 L W (Bill) Jones
Just popped in to see whats new. Keep up the good work. Don't forget,
if you find any old stuff of interest we at the Museum of Military
Engineering are INTERESTED.
04 June 2004 Mark Mackenzie
For those involved in the site "great work". I'd like
to contact any ex Drillers who may visit this site.
03 June 2004 John Jaques
18th Intake Apprentice and RAE, all up 28 years service. SVN 1968-69
with 21 Engr Spt Tp, 1970 with 198 Wks Sect.
Any 18th out there?
Great site, keep up the good work.
03 June 2004 Mal Macleod
The Web site looks good!! Well done Mick and the boys. Will probably
be away for the Waterloo this year - will try to get there next
year. Note my other email address,Regards
03 June 2004 Sandy MacGregor
Congratulations to all those involved in putting together this
site - a great service.
03 June 2004 Ryano
G'day Sandgropers.....hows the Swan Lager ?....still comin straight
from the river ?
30 May 2004 Francis Leslie Ferguson(55AESS
1966.1967) VUNG-TAU
Good to see there are still good Sappers out there and there is
a lot of us up here in QLD.
27 May 2004 Rod Carr
"Great site" to all concerned in setting it up you have
opened up yet another world to those who are out in the sticks.
I've already spotted some bandits. Bernie Payne RA Sigs...G'day
27 May 2004 Jack Madden
Now in the Philippines, returning to Oz next year.
24 May 2004 Brian E J Jones (Cymbals)
Congratulations on an excellent site. Is there anyone out there
who can remember me from the 50s & 60s, 21-17-24- PNG Tp-7Fd.
Also looking for Honk Crook the Cook.
11 May 2004 Allan (sticks) Hill
9 Wolger Road
RYDE, NSW 2112
09 May 2004 David Painter
It's good to read the comments on this site and find out what people
are doing. The site is the only contact that I have (besides Ex
Sapper Mark Henry) with any ex-members that I served with from 76-92.
So keep up the good work fellows.
07 May 2004 Des Smith
Great Site. Look forward to hearing from anyone who knows me.
Still in Perth.
07 May 2004 Rube Shaw
Great site fellas. Aways interesting and a great to see what the
fellas are upyo and where a lot of mates are. Thanks to all those
who put in the hard yards. Stay well and keep up your excellant
work.
07 May 2004 Mick Durnin
Clyde (Joc) got out about 18 months ago and I believe he is now
living in the Seymour area of Nth Victoria. He hasnt been heard
or seen of since, but will ask around for you.
07 May 2004 Gary Rees
Well done Mick, what a great site. Have a few beers on me, I will
pay you the next time I see you. Regards to all.
03 May 2004 Robert Jennings
I Have Only Just Found This Site, I Was In 18 Fld Sqn Townsville
from 1985 To 87. I have Been Looking For A Few Mates Clyde Jochiem
And Doug Wren Any One Heard Of Them? And Do I Need The Qld Address
For the Qld Version Of This Home Of The sapper.
Help Me Some One!!!
24 April 2004 Roger Smith
Roger Smith known as Pom
30 Term Sqn Vietnam 70/71 also 17 Const Sqn / 1 Fld Sqn
03 April 2004 Bernie Payne
Was R A Sigs and have a number of photos of when I served with
7 Fd Sqn and then 1 Fd Sqn in Borneo 64/65. Also having some slides
printed from when I served with 1 Fd Sqn in Vietnam 66/67. Will
forward in near future.
01 April 2004 David Colgate Toothpaste
P O Box 971, Gawler S.A 5118
24 March 2004 Dick Duckett
Keep up the good work if any wants contact please do.
14 March 2004 Mick Ryan
WE ARE DOING A FOLLOW UP ON ALL YOUR MESSAGES AND LOST DIGGER
REQUESTS IN THIS MONTHS PURPLE CIRCLE. I HOPE WE CAN HELP YOU. IF
YOU ARE SUCCESSFUL IN YOUR SEARCHES LETS KNOW ........
mick ryan pres RAEA WA.
14 March 2004 Peter Radford
Ta much all, Mick, Jones LW, etc. for letting me know OLD ben
(Blair) Nance was looking for me. I thought he had forgotten the
ten bob I bludged off him in Balcombe.
11 March 2004 Brian (Chubby) Cleary
Ex 17 Cost Sqn and 3Fd Tp Vietnam 1965-66. Enjoy browsing this
great site..keep up the excellent work.
10 March 2004 Ron Reid-Mason
I was a member of 22 Construction Sqn from 1981 to 1983. It was
a great and I made good friends and work mates, Howie, Big Bird,
what about Sgt Zess and starched greens. Cinny Perka I wonder did
you ever achieve the great heights you so longed for ( Commissioned
Rank) Anyone out there that I might know, email maybe we can have
a beer and remember "Shafto Tavern" on a Friday night
or maybe No Neck and all that feared him, but Jim Ryan was ok for
a SSM. Has it really been 20 years.
07 March 2004 Albert William (Bert) LANE
48 Windsor Drive
Gosnells
Western Australia 6110
08 93989814 mob 0417 092240
01 March 2004 Blair Nance (Ben or Big Bird)
EX 17 Const Sqn 1960--1966 served PNG 1963/1964 Discharged JAN
1966 missed Vietnam by 6 months. EX Army Appie 12 Intake plumber.
Any old mates oyt there?
Great website brings back a host of memories.
23 February 2004 Colin Judd
C.B.[Doc] Judd
Had some great times with engineers as rear link, eg. Borneo
16 February 2004 Raymond Dunn
104 Sig Sqd.68/69
13 February 2004 Bruce (Pago) Page
15 Northview Street,
Tamworth
N.S.W 2340
13 February 2004 Bill (Mega) Jones
Well done again boys, I have replied to Len Turton and advised
of the demise of peter stokes and sent a lot of other info. Terrific
site.
13 February 2004 Fess Parker Ex 152 Sig Sqn SASR
Just dropped in to check out your web site, Great to see. Keep
up the good work. Could always rely on sappers for a good time,
& a cold beer. All the best guys, take care & stay well
06 January 2004 Jock White (WO1 Retd.)
Mick & Co,
What an excellent site, it keeps getting better and better. Congratulations
on a job well done.
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