PLANTING OF AN ALEPPO PINE AT DUNTROON, 7 OCTOBER 2026
At RMC Duntroon, one of the ovals is named The Scheyville Oval. An Aleppo pine, grown from a seed from Gallipoli, has been gifted to the OTU Association by a Nurseryman, Bruce Williams, a member of 2/65’s Gordon Hurford’s 2 RAR Platoon in Vietnam.
The oval is off Hopkins Drive, Duntroon, adjacent to the Duntroon rear gate on Fairbairn Avenue. The entrance to the oval is clearly signposted. The pine tree will be planted and a plaque installed adjacent to the Scheyville Oval during a Working Bee on 6 October 2026.
The official unveiling for the tree and plaque will occur on Wednesday 7 October 2026.
Details for the day are:
Assemble at the tree before 9.15 am, 7th October.
Dedication Service commences at 9.30 am: expected to be finished by 10.00 am.
10.30 am Morning Tea at the RMC Officers Mess.
11.30 am Escorted Tour of the Corps of Staff Cadets Mess including the OTU Memorial above the RMC Parade Ground and viewing the refurbished photos of the Scheyvillians who died in Vietnam.
All Scheyvillians and their partners are welcome to attend the activities.
To assist with catering, we need to be advised by Sunday 20 September 2026 if attending and, if so, please indicate if accompanied.
We hope to see a number of you there.
Contact either:
David Beasley, 0409 441 123 or dugara@bigpond.net.au
or Gordon Hurford, 0407 926 270, ghurford173@gmail.com