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SCAM ALERT TO ALL OTU MEMBERS

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  •  We have been advised by Gary McKay MC, that he believes that his email address has been compromised/hacked, so please ignore any emails from him especially if it states words to the effect of “I am out of town at the moment, (or I have lost my voice and cannot talk) and if could please pay or use your credit card to pay the attached account”.
  •  Any questions please contact myself.
  • Colin Walker | OTU Webmaster | M: 0419 303 296 | E: colin@solomonsoftware.com.au

 

 

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SCHEYVILLE OPEN DAY 17 MAY 2025

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  •  Scheyvillians
  •  As a part of their licencing agreement with Parks NSW, TaskForce Veteran has to hold a number of Open Days at Scheyville each year. These days are separate to their significant events that require special approvals and copious paperwork.
  •  Saturday 17 May is the next Open Day. The Gymnasium/Cadets Mess/Nissen Huts will be open from 1000 – 1600 hours. Onsite food will be available.
  •  If you were unable to attend the opening on 22 February, then 17 May is a chance to go to Scheyville and see what has been achieved there on behalf of all those who attended OTU Scheyville!
  •  Colin Walker | OTU Webmaster | M: 0419 303 296 | E: colin@solomonsoftware.com.au

 

 

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“Cry for Help” – Save the Lithgow Small Arms Factory Museum.

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  •  Received the following ‘cry for help’ from Craig Robinson, the Curator at the new Scheyville Site Museum. He has a few military interests.
  •  We believe that there would be many of the OTU-Association who have visited the museum or have an interest in seeing it preserved.

 

  • Received from Kerry Guerin, Secretary of the Lithgow Small Arms Factory Museum:
  • Due to a break-in and subsequent ongoing obstruction by our landlord, the museum is closed and in danger of never reopening.
  • As a museum that frequently hosts visits from clubs of all interests, we wanted to ask for your help to preserve this vital piece of history for future generations.
  • There are two ways your association can help:
  • 1. Sign and share our NSW Parliamentary Petition asking politicians to facilitate site ownership for the Museum. This petition is for NSW residents of all ages: Facilitate Site Ownership for the Lithgow Small Arms Factory Museum
  • 2. The Heritage Council of NSW has made a resolution to list the Lithgow Small Arms Factory site on the NSW State Heritage Register. It is now at the public consultation stage and anyone, regardless of their location, is invited to comment or make a submission. It is then up to the Government to decide if the listing goes ahead. A successful listing will protect the site from demolition and will greatly enhance our chances of saving the Museum. You can make a comment or submission on this website: https://www.haveyoursay.nsw.gov.au/lithgowsaf
    Further information on the Museum’s current situation can be found on this website: https://sites.google.com/view/savelithgowsafm
  • We would be grateful if you could share this information with your members, family, friends, and anyone who might be interested. We would truly appreciate your help as we fight to keep the museum open for everyone to enjoy.
  • Thank you for your time and support – we look forward to continuing to welcome clubs to the museum for many years to come!
  • Regards
  • Kerry Guerin
  • Secretary, Lithgow SAF Museum
  • kerryguerin@lithgowsafmuseum.org.au
  • 0427 560 238

 

  • Colin Walker | OTU Webmaster | M:0419 303 296 | E: colin@solomonsoftware.com.au