Reunions

REUNION – Anti Tank Pl 1965-66 Sixty Year Anniversary of Deployment to Vietnam Reunion at Twin Towns Services Club, Tweed Heads, on 27-28 May 2025

I trust you’re enjoying a relaxing Easter with family and friends.

As mentioned in my email of 19 February, to all those I have addresses for, I’ve tentatively booked eight twin-share rooms (including breakfast) at The Sebel Twin Towns, same venue as last April, for the nights of Tuesday 27 and Wednesday 28 May.

The plan is to catch up on Tuesday afternoon and evening at the Breezes Bar in the Twin Towns Services Club, enjoy lunch at 1st on Wharf (also in Twin Towns) on Wednesday, and then either head home on Thursday or do whatever else takes your fancy. I’ll cover the cost of accommodation and breakfasts.

So far, I’ve received acceptances from Peter & Mary Roberts, Graeme & Bettyann Doyle, Andy Downie, and Jim Jarrett. Sadly, Ann Crocker will be house-sitting in Darwin and won’t be joining us.

On a somber note, I regret to inform you that we lost Jock Bennett over the weekend and Billy Nicko back in January. Our ranks are indeed beginning to thin.

If you’re able to attend, please let me know at your earliest convenience so I can confirm the bookings. And if you’re in contact with any other members of the 65–66 Ant-Tank Platoon please encourage them to get in touch with me.

Keep safe and well.

Luv,
Bill Kaine
Mob: 0498 125 449  Email: bill.kaine@bigpond.com

ED: With ANZAC Day on our doorstep keep your eye out for any first tour Anti-Tank blokes and tell them about the reunion.

2025 – 30th ANNIVERSARY RWANDA REUNION (ANZAC Day WEEK) – for all members of ASC 1 and ASC 2 ‘Back To Townsville’ (Supported by Townsville RSL)

The deployment of troops to Rwanda occurred in 1994/1995 and was a significant mission with ASC 1 and 2 deploying to provide the UN Medical support to the Mission.

A few members who served in Rwanda, with the generous support from the Townsville RSL, have organised a reunion to commemorate this significant deployment and occasion. The Townsville RSL’s support to the reunion has enabled it to be a low-cost affair. The only cost is for the dinner, which pays for the food, there is no facility, equipment hires or security cost on top, these have all been met by the Townsville RSL. The ‘Meet and Greet’ facility and food has been generously provided by the Townsville RSL.

The culmination of the Reunion is the Townsville ANZAC Day march, where the Rwanda Reunion Contingent will be the Lead Veteran Group. The Townsville RSL are generously providing a specific banner (pictured below) for the Rwanda veterans to march under.

22nd April – Meet and Greet

23rd April – Reunion Dinner

24th April – free Day

25th April – ANZAC Day

26th April – Recovery drinks and farewell in Arvo

If you would like to further information and would like to attend, please email

2RAR.Reunions@gmail.com for your registration and attendance package.

Kevin ‘Irish’ O’Halloran will also be conducting a book signing and talk on the 22nd or 23rd at the Townsville RSL, Timings TBC

Please encourage as many Rwanda veterans to attend, all activities include partners

with thanks,

Jason ‘Harry’ Harrison

2 RAR Historical Collection Email: 2RAR.Museum@gmail.com

Jason’s Mobile: +61419749198

2 RAR Historical Collection Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/people/The-2-RAR-Historical-Collection/100063743222156/

The 2 RAR Collection’s Online Collection: https://www.thecollectingbug.com/2rarmuseum/

ADDRESS

MR Jason Harrison (Curator)

2 RAR Historical Collection

2 RAR (Amphib)

Samichon Lines

Lavarack Barracks

Queensland    4813

Australia

We have a reunion coming up in October next year and was wondering if you could give us a bit of a plug.

Headquarters & Headquarter Company 

1^st Australian logistic support group (1 ALSG) ex Vietnam

To be held in Busselton WA

From Friday the 24^th of October till the 28^th of October 2025

For more details contact

Tony Brown 0428 852 736    email tony11raye13@gmail.com

Trevor Sargent 0400 803 554   email t.sarge47@gmail.com

Thanks for your support.

Tony Brown

tony11raye13@gmail.com