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NSW ANZAC

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O.T.U. ASSOCIATION – Class 1/70 40th Anniversary Reunion 2010

Dawn service at the Sydney Cenotaph in Martin Place (Optional)
Sunday, 25th April 2010
Time: 0400 Hours (4:00am) it is recommended you arrive 3.30-3.45am to secure a good position

O.T.U. ASSOCIATION Contingent in 2010 ANZAC Day Parade
In 2009 we marched with the Army and National Servicemen’s Association, as a discrete unit, under our
own OTU Scheyville banner. Our FUP (Forming Up Place) was in Pitt Street Mall, near Market Street and
our SL was in Pitt Street near Martin Place. We will probably be requested to be at the FUP by 1030 Hours –
but will not step off until about 1200. The dispersal point was in Elizabeth Street in 2009.

ANZAC Day 2010 final arrangements will be confirmed prior to the event.
Dress: Dark Suit or dark sports jacket (Wear Medals)

Lunch after the ANZAC Day Parade

The Masonic Club located at 169 -173 Castlereagh Street, Sydney 2000, between Park and Market Streets.
This club should not be confused with the Sydney Masonic Centre, 66 Goulburn St Sydney.
The ANZAC Day arrangements at The Masonic Club will be confirmed before the event:
2 Course Lunch (Main & Dessert) with 2 Beverages (includes soft drink, local beer, house wine)
$70.00 per person (includes member discount & GST).
Main: Char gilled Beef Tenderloin with Buttered Green Beans, Creamy Mash & Sweet Carrot (To be confirmed)
Dessert: Individual Pavlovas with Chantilly Cream & Seasonal Fruit (To be confirmed)
RSVP: by Monday 1st March 2010 to Terry Williamson, Fax: (02) 9642-2860
Email: terryw.williamson@bigpond.com
Greg Todd Mobile: 0409 078 888, Email: greg_todd_au@yahoo.com.au
It would be preferable to have all bookings and payments completed by the end of March 2010.
Remittance: Please forward all remittances to OTU Association – NSW Chapter,
c/o Termimesh Sydney Pty Ltd. 14 Bessemer Street, Blacktown NSW 2148
NAME: _____________________PHONE:_____________ EMAIL: _________________________
ADDRESS: _____________________________________________________Post Code:_______
ENCLOSED CHEQUE FOR $__________BANK: _________________
Arrangements can be made for credit card EFTPOS payment (Visa / MasterCard) through Termimesh
Sydney PTY LTD with funds immediately transferred into the OTU Association – NSW Chapter Westpac
Bank account. Phone: (02)96797999. Fax: (02) 9679 7888 and speak with Leigh Avery.
Email: leigh@termimesh-sydney.com.au Name on Credit Card:_____________________________
CREDIT CARD No: __________________________________ Expiry Date: _________________
Payment can be made by Direct Bank Transfer to OTU Association – NSW Chapter Westpac Bank
BSB: 732 002 Account No. 65 3367, please specify your name and The Masonic Club lunch.
Please confirm all remittance details by email to A Sonneveld at: p.dynamo@bigpond.net.au

O.T.U. ASSOCIATION – Class 1/70 40th Anniversary Reunion 2010

Morning Tea and BBQ Lunch to be held at NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service,
Scheyville National Park from 11.00 am to 2.30 pm (1100-1430 Hours) Saturday 24th April 2010.
Jonathan Sanders, NPWS Regional Manager will address our group and conduct site tours
Cost: – $25.00 per person Dress: Smart Casual

Mixed Buffet Dinner or 3 course set menu alternate

VICTORIA BARRACKS SERGEANTS MESS
OXFORD STREET, PADDINGTON, NSW

Saturday, 24th April 2010 Time: 1900 Hours (7:00pm) MC: Ray Andrews
Ample Parking available after registering with security guards at the main gate
Dress: Lounge Suit (Miniatures optional) Cost: $80.00 per person (Inclusive of GST and beverages; excluding spirits)
RSVP: by Wednesday 31st March 2010 to Tony Sonneveld W: (02) 9679 799, Fax: (02) 96797888, Mobile: 0419 249 687
Email: p.dynamo@bigpond.net.au It would be desirable to have all bookings and payments completed by the end of March 2010.

Recommended accommodation: Bayview Boulevard Hotel, when booking mention Toni Ford, Accommodation Manager
Victoria Barracks & OTU Reunion to obtain Defence Rate of $140.00 per double or $165.00 per double including full buffet
breakfast. This hotel is virtually within walking distance Victoria Barracks (20-25 minutes walk through Sydney’s nightlife and gay
areas) and the Cenotaph in Martin Place (15-20 minutes) or just a short $10.00 cab ride or Senior’s card $2.50 bus ticket, also free
Public Transport is available on ANZAC Day if wearing medals.
LOCATION: 90 William St, Sydney, NSW, 2000
Phone: 02 9383 7211 or 02 9383 7222 Contact for bookings Sandra Holtom or Daniel Elliott

Graduates planning to avail themselves of single room accommodation at Victoria Barracks Officers’
Mess (Located beside the Sergeants Mess) would need to co-ordinate bookings through Tony Sonneveld and
pay $40.00 per night. There will be 8-10 rooms available on the Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights. These
rooms will be allocated on a “first in – first served” basis including payment. Contact details above.
Remittance: Please forward all remittances to OTU Association – NSW Chapter,
c/o Termimesh Sydney Pty Ltd. 14 Bessemer Street, Blacktown NSW 2148

NAME: ______________________________PHONE:_________________EMAIL: _________________________________
PARTNER: __________________________ADDRESS: ________________________ _________________________
____________________________________________________________________ Post Code:______________
ENCLOSED CHEQUE FOR $ ______________ BANK:_____________________ No of People: _____________

Arrangements can be made for Credit Card EFTPOS payment through Termimesh Sydney Pty Ltd with funds immediately
transferred into the OTU Association – NSW Chapter bank account. Phone: 02 96797999 and speak with Leigh Avery or
Fax: (02) 9679 7888 / Email: leigh@termimesh-sydney.com.au Name on Credit Card:____________________________
CREDIT CARD (Visa or Mastercard only): CARD No: _________________________ EXPIRY DATE: ________________
Payment can be made by Direct Bank Transfer to OTU Association – NSW Chapter Westpac Banking Corporation
BSB: 732 002 Account No. 65 3367, please specify your name and functions you are planning to attend.
Please confirm all remittance details by email to A Sonneveld at: p.dynamo@bigpond.net.au

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Lord Somers Camps 2011

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The 2011 Lord (boys) and Lady (girls) Somers Camps are to be held in early January. Once again the OTU Association has been extended an invitation for our members to visit and see what takes place there. From experience may I say that the effort is well worth while.
We are invited to the boys’ camp on 9, 10, 11, 12, 13 and 14 January and the girls’ 17, 18, 19, 20 and 21 January. Furthermore, we can attend each if we so want.
Casual shorts and shirts are the order of dress for the day.
The visit will involve an initial briefing, a walk around the campsite to get an appreciation of the activities taking place, lunch in the Mess Hut followed by an opportunity to chat to some of the young people. It commences at 10.15 am and finishes around 2.30 pm.
It is also important that, as a major sponsor, we attend and “show the flag” there.
Could you please let me know before 16 December if you are able to make a visit.
Kind regards,
Frank Miller.

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Medals are available to National Servicemen who served and meet specific eligibility criteria.

Application forms for the Anniversary of National Service and the Australian Defence medals may be obtained from your Local Federal Member of Parliament, the Returned and Services Leagues of Australia and the Directorate of Honours and Awards webpage found within the Department of Defence web site.

The Anniversary of National Service 1951-1972 Medal

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The Anniversary of National Service 1951-1972 Medal (ANSM) was introduced in 2001 to recognised those who completed their obligation under the two National Service schemes that had operated in Australia between 1951 and 1972.

The Medal

The medal is bronze with front having a central device derived from the current Australian Defence Force Emblem reflecting, more historically, national service as it related to the defence force during the 1950s and 1960s, with the crossed swords of the Army taking precedence, being the arm predominantly affected by national service.  Surrounding the outer edge are the words ‘ANNIVERSARY OF NATIONAL SERVICE’ and at the central bottom edge, the years ‘1951-1972’.

The reverse side bears a central device of lines radiating from a nucleus, over-layered with the stars of the Southern Cross, representing national service being influential in the machinery of the defence force during a time of need and its broad impact in Australia.  Surrounding the central device is a cog, the traditional symbol representing the spirit of cooperation between the Australian Defence Force and the Australian community, thus recognising those who accepted the obligation to serve as part of national service.

The Ribbon

The ribbon has a central yellow stripe, flanked by two dark blue stripes, which are in turn flanked by white, green and light blue strips and ochre edges.  The central yellow and dark blue stripes represent Australia’s national colours of the time; the white, green and light blue represent the Navy, Army and Air Force, and the outer ochre stripes represent the Australian soil.

Eligibility

Eligibility is dependent upon a persons obligation to serve and upon this obligation being fulfilled under the National Service Act 1951 (as amended), as it applied to the individual at the time of his service.  Additionally, he must not have been discharged for disciplinary reasons.

The Australian Defence Medal

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The ADM was established to recognise Australian Defence Force Regular and Reserve personnel who have demonstrated their commitment and contribution to the nation by serving for an initial enlistment period, or four years, whichever is the lesser.

The Medal

The ADM is a cupro-nickel medal.  The front shows a stylised version of the Commonwealth Coat of Arms used on the Australia Service Medal 1939-45 above a sprig of wattle and surrounded by the inscription ‘THE AUSTRALIAN DEFENCE MEDAL’.

The reverse side has the inscription ‘FOR SERVICE’ below the Crown of St Edward all surrounded by a wattle wreath.  The use of the wreath acknowledges the sacrifice of those who have died in service or been discharged due to injury resulting from service, a secondary qualification for the medal.

The Ribbon

The ADM ribbon is red with black edges, the colours of Flanders Poppy that represent the Anzac spirit of the Australian Armed Forces.  The white stripes divide the ribbon into three, to denote the three Services and also represent service contributing to the peace of Australia.

Eligibility

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA EFFECTIVE 3 SEPTEMBER 1945

All Permanent Force and Reserve Force Members and National Servicemen who after 2 September 1945, efficiently completed either:

  • their initial enlistment period or four years of service (whichever is the lesser) and all of the relevant service was after 3 September 1945.

Included are former Defence Force Members who did not complete the qualifying period because they:

  • died in service,
  • were medically discharged with a compensatory injury or
  • Unable to complete their initial enlistment period due to Defence Policy workplace at the time.