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Passing of Ian Dobie (2/67)

Dear Schevillians, we have received the following advice from Ray Elder (2/67) concerning the passing of classmate,  Ian Dobie:

Funeral details will follow.

Just to ensure that you are aware that the remarkable Ian Dobie passed away in his sleep last night his long battle with cancer.

It is indeed a very sad time for his mates from 2/67 and elsewhere.

As yet , no funeral details are available but I shall pass on details when they are available.

I plan to organise a wake in due course, most likely at the Heroes.

Ray Elder

                         OTU ASSOCIATION

                             VICTORIAN CHAPTER

  OTU VICTORIAN CHAPTER – PARTICIPATION IN 2024 ANZAC DAY MARCH TO THE

               SHRINE OF REMEMBRANCE AND MIXED LUNCHEON

   Dear Victorian Scheyvillian, the OTU Association will, once again, be parading as a separate unit in this year’s ANZAC Day march to Melbourne’s Shrine of Remembrance. To all Scheyvillians the march presents an opportunity to be part of this great Australian tradition.

  We would be keen indeed to have you join us.

 The details are as follows: –

Dress. Suit/Jacket and tie – preferably the OTU tie if possible.

Medals. Please wear all medals you have been awarded.

Assembly. According to the RSL we are to assemble on the North side of Flinders Street to the Western side of Swanston Street at 0830 hrs for 0935 hrs march off.

It is strongly urged we gather at the assembly point by 0815 hrs as the actual march off time has been significantly ahead of that stipulated in recent years.

RSL Marshals will direct you to the precise location. Our contingent will be behind the National Servicemen’s Association.

After the March. We will once again be a having mixed get together after the march. This will be held at the RACV Bistro, RACV Club, 501 Bourke St, Melbourne 1200 hrs for 1230 hrs. (Tel 9944 8888). Enter via the front door. Tram No. 58, caught in St. Kilda Road, will carry marchers from the Shrine to the Club.

A fixed two course menu along with selected beers, wines, soft drinks, tea and coffee has been ordered.

The luncheon will cost $50.00 per head with payment required before the event. (It will be subsidised from our funds to cover drinks and the extra $6 per head for the meal in order to keep the expense to you as low as possible).

Direct debit details:

Bank: ANZ

BSB: 013304

Acct: 259969777

OTU Association (Victoria) Inc

or, by cheque to:

Treasurer

OTU Association,

PO Box 672

Balwyn, Vic 3103

Please advise A. whether you will be marching and B. whether you (and wife/partner) will be joining us for the luncheon to:

millerfw@netspace.net.au

Mob 0401 140 762

Home  9561 3630

The march presents a great opportunity for our Association and we would urge all who can do so to participate. Please let your OTU Classmates who shared the Scheyville experience know of this. They  would be most welcome.

Frank Miller OAM

Chairman, OTU Association

Victorian Chapter.

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All,

The association has been advised of the passing of Graham Edward Vonhoff (2/68).

Graham died on Tuesday 12 March 2024 after a long battle with gastro issues.

His funeral will be held at the Great Northern Memorial Gardens at Deception Bay, Queensland, on Thursday 21 March at 2pm.

The funeral will be held by Simplicity Funerals and will be shown online. Check their website.

Via Bill Mellor

Fourays

Australian Army Aviation Association

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