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WRAAF

QUEENSLAND

From your Editor

PRESIDENT

Mrs Carol McCool

53 Kurumba Street

Kippa-Ring 4020

Ph. 3284 3490

Email: [email protected]

DEPUTY PRESIDENT

Mrs Pam Condie OAM

1 Whitecedar Circuit

North Lakes 4509

Ph. 3491 9560


SECRETARY

Ms Janet Noack

30 Scrubby Creek Road

Browns Plains 4118

Ph. 3800 3031


TREASURER

Mrs Truss Perry

40 Sunnyside Road

Scarborough 4020

Ph. 3203 5583


ASST. SEC/TREASURER

Ms Jill Buckland

2/19 Nina Parade

Arundel 4217

Ph. 5594 6856


Newsletter January - March

It is with sadness that I take over the role of Newsletter Editor.

Pamela Ritter did an outstanding job and continually received

accolades for her efforts. With the freedom of retirement, it was time

for her to put away the laptop and get out the travel brochures and

explore the wonders that she and Bill can experience together. We

wish you well on your adventures.

Hopefully, someone out there will get the urge to put their fingers to

the keypad, and become our Newsletter Editor. I consider the

publication of our Newsletter is of utmost importance and must be

maintained. Any items of interest will be most appreciated!!!

The last three months of 2016 were so hectic.

Endless Christmas gatherings which had many of us juggling our

diaries. Fortunately the past three months have been the complete

opposite. Not one party, morning tea, cruise or bus trip. Time to

recharge the batteries and rev up for another bonzer year, with

Bundaberg’s “Salute to Servicewomen” in July, the highlight of the

year (in my opinion).

The AGM saw the return of all 2016 Committee Members with the

addition of Vi Speis and Lou Vaughan as General Committee

Members. Myself and Truss are now also delegate and proxy

respectively, to the Council of Ex Servicewomen (CESW).

Most importantly, Maureen Souter will expand our commitment to

our members with the introduction of a Volunteer Welfare Register.

The Register will identify those in need of a visit/phone call/card and

the branch member happy to help meet that recognised need.

I cannot replace Pamela but hopefully I will endeavour to produce an

informative Newsletter each quarter.

Submitted by Janet Noack

((The President’s Report is recorded in the Minutes of each

meeting and distributed to members. ))


Many of our Branch members are also members of the Southside Ex-Servicewomen’s Social Group who meet quarterly at Sunnybank RSL sub-branch “Drop-In Centre” The Southside ESW Group was founded 6 years ago by Julie Chapple (ex -WRAAC)

Her vision was to bring a group of ex servicewomen together in a totally social environment

And what a great success it has been.

Fifteen years of Membership

Good Bye Good Luck

At first we thought that would

be the end of our Group but

fortunately, at Julie’s farewell,

Peta Roberts (ex-WRAAC) put

her hand up to carry on

organising our gatherings.

New members are always

welcome. There are no fees, no

committees, no meetings and

the only item on the agenda is

fellowship and laughter.

Some thirty plus ex-WRAAC and WRAAF have enjoyed wonderful fellowship, great food, lots of laughter, and have played mind-bending, hysteri-cal and trivial games in a most relaxed atmosphere. The walls often shake with laughter! Julie has decided to move to

Hervey Bay in search of a

more picturesque surrounding.

WRAAF girls with Julie Chapple at Sunnybank

In recognition of their loyal membership to RAAFA

Queensland Division, our President Carol McCool

had the honour of presenting our members with

their certificates at our January AGM.

Congratulations

Dorelle Mumford

Bev Stokes

Marion Turner

Beverley Rowcliffe (absent due to family

commitments)

If you want to see more photos of this event go to the Gallery on

the WRAAC website www.qldwraac.org.au

If you are interested in joining this happy group

Contact Janet Noack on 3800 3031


Andrew Sisters Comes to Town

Celebrating their 80th

On Tuesday 28th February we enjoyed a

nostalgic musical journey through the 1940’s—

50’s with the Andrew Sister’s Tribute Band who

performed all the favourite wartime songs.

It was a Brisbane City Council (BCC) free

lunchtime concert and thanks to our Ipswich

girls, particularly Fay Ison who organized a

meet, greet and listen, followed by lunch.

Next BCC free lunchtime concert in the City

Hall which may be of interest will be the Aus-

tralian Army Band Brisbane on Tuesday 18th

April 2017

L>R Back Lyn, Heather, Dawn, Jan, Fay, Janet

L>R Front Jill, Vi, Linde

Ailsa Stack, Fay Ison and Ellen Thompson

Cutting their cake at the General Meeting

on 11th March 2017.

Congratulations on your milestone.

So sorry Hazel missing your

85th birthday.

We will celebrate the happy

event at our next meeting.


“THEY WILL MISS US” ‘THE WAAAF SAY GOODBYE’ (Anonymous)

While searching through some old files and boxes in the No. 1 Stores Depot Tottenham, a member of the WRAAF came across an old yellowed piece of paper dated November 1946. This scrap of paper gave a link with the past - with those Airwomen who had taken their place in the Service in time of war and who had set the standard for those who served in peace.

They’ll miss us when we’re gone and huts are bare, And the gardens grow rank of want and care, When our barracks stand still like a ghost in the night, With windows all black with want of light And the compound is silent, calm and still, As the shadows cast on a lonely hill. For ’tis all of the WAAAF that will remain, Just their shadow cast on life’s’ vast plain. Where the years must roll, like mists away Until memory dims of that long past day, When women worked like men arrayed, And mustered with them on each parade. Gone - - - half forgotten, but never quite, For occasional things must come to light A woman’s name --- on some old page Of a voucher faded and dim with age, Or a bobby pin found in some deep crack Will set their memories drifting back Drifting back through the months and years

They were filled with pleasure, surprise and tears. When women and men worked hand to hand To keep their nation and save their land, Until at last, when war was won, They took their leave, for their job was done

Farewelling the service, not forgetting the life, Or the mates they met sharing fun and strife, Or the duties given --- being late on parade, And the times they had, or the things they made While serving their time in the mess at night Among those cooks so friendly and bright.

‘Twas a strange ole life, but it had its charm And it did for most, more good than harm. So at last most have left it sadly, Though many there were those who left in gladly But none will forget their service years

The WRAAF sequel will be published in the next Newsletter


SHE could fly a plane before she was licensed to drive a car.

Squadron Leader Samantha Freebairn

Royal Australian Air Force

“When I was 16 years old, I used to drive to my flying lessons on my L plates. I’d get in a plane and fly on my own but then my grandad had to sit beside me while I drove home.”

She has come a long way since those early days. She is currently the most senior woman pilot in the Royal Australian Air Force, the first female Air Force pilot to return to operational flying after hav-ing children and is employed as the Operations ‘B’ Flight Commander for 36 Squadron and their fleet of eight C17 Globemaster aircraft. Samantha has been selected as a 2016 Young Global Leader by the World Economic Forum. This honour is bestowed by the World Economic Forum each year to recognize the most distinguished leaders under the age of 40, nominated from around the world. Her selection is in recognition of her record of professional accomplishments, her commitment to society and her potential to contribute to shaping the future of the world through her leadership. As an honouree, she has been invited to become an active community member of the Forum of Young Global Leaders for a period of five years. The community forms a unique global network of peers from diverse backgrounds and fields, with a highly visible opportunity to significantly impact world affairs and shape the global agenda. This is not Samantha’s first award. In 2014, she won the QLD Telstra Business Women’s Award in Business Innovation for her Graduate Pilot Scheme, which incentivises military aviation to women who had never previously considered it. This success-fully doubled women pilot numbers in the Air Force in 2 years, when they had remained stagnant for the prior 30 years. Samantha has a Bachelor of Science degree and a Masters of Management in Leadership, is a mum of 2 young children, the wife of a truly patient man and is an operation C-17 Globemaster pilot, flying combat and humanitarian relief missions. (Source: Various articles published on www.courmail.com.au; www.australianaviation.com.au and www.women.anz.com for example)

http://www.courmail.com.au

http://www.australianaviation.com.au

http://www.women.anz.com


Welcome New memberWelcome New memberWelcome New member

Welcome to Joy Hogan nee Roberts from Recruit Course 152 with Service No. W223010 Joy served 3 years as an education assistant at Wagga ,Tottenham and Fairbairn. She was introduced to our Branch by Vi Speis who was on the same recruit course. Joy’s mem-bership was ratified by RAAFA on 11th February 2017.

BIRTHDAYSBIRTHDAYSBIRTHDAYS

To Ester Harte; Carol McCool; Keri Lee Cull; Collen Tracey; Rhonda Forrest (January

Bubs) Christine Baldwin; Margaret Stevenson; Mary Wylie; Dulcie Noonan (our February

bundles of joy) and Pam Condie; Hazel Harrington; Lola Hurman; Dorelle Mumford; Marga-

ret Marshall (03); Jan Nicholl; EllenThomson and Ailsa Stack ( March delightful surprises)

April’ s precious jewels: Janice Cook; Fay Ison; Pam Aw-

cock. May’s little gems: Judy Morris; Kay Weller; Carol

Powell; Leigh Walsh. June’s baby blissful bundles are

Margaret Huntley; Gillian Shepherd and Bev Stokes.

Base:

1 pkt Marie biscuits (crushed); ½ tin condensed milk; 2 tbsp golden syrup; 125g butter; a pkt flaked almonds

Topping:

60g copha; 50g hazelnuts (chopped into smaller pieces) and 250g dairy milk chocolate

Method:

Put golden syrup, butter and condensed milk in a saucepan, heat slowly (DO NOT BOIL)

Add to bowl with crushed biscuits and flaked almonds . Mix well then press firmly into a lined tin and place in

fridge until firm and cool. Remove from the fridge just prior to making the topping.

Make the topping by melting the chocolate and copha over low heat, add hazelnuts. Pour the topping slowly

over the base while ensuring an even spread. Return to the fridge and allow to set. Cut into small squares.

ENJOY

CHOCOLATE HAZELNUT SLICE (Janet’s AGM sweet treat)


DATE FUNCTION

APRIL

10th April War Time Quilts Ipswich Day Event - meet at 11.00am at the d’Arcy Doyle Place, Ipswich

Art Gallery Cost is by donation of a gold coin. View the exhibition which features

a dazzling array of unique and diverse quilts made from 1710 through to the end

of the 20th century. Lunch at CSI Club North Ipswich. (previously the RSL

Club)

For more information- contact Fay Ison on 3816 0906

18th April Free lunchtime concert in the City Hall will be the Australian Army Band

Brisbane on Tuesday 18th April 2017. 11.15am for 12.00. Be early as seats fill

fast.

25 April ANZAC DAY MARCH followed by lunch at Berkley’s on Ann. WRAAC and

RAAF girls invited to join us. Two course lunch plus tea and coffee will be served

at a cost of $35.00 payment due 11th April

MAY

13th May General Meeting at Ann Street Presbyterian Church Trust Offices meeting room

at 143 Ann Street Brisbane. Access is by security card so you will need to

arrive by 9.50am at the latest and a committee member will let you in.

19th May Redcliffe District Ex-Servicewomen’s Club 47th Birthday Invitation to join them

at a luncheon. Kokoda Room, Redcliffe RSL, Irene Street, Redcliffe.

Time: 11.30 for 12.00 Friday 19th May at a cost of $35.00

RSVP before 13 May to Wendy Griggs, Phone 3284 0049


27 May Bus Outing Scenic Rim Robotic Dairy & 4Real Milk Bottling Plant,

Tamrookum.

Bus + Morning Tea + Presentation @ $25.00 (members) $33.00 (non members)

Lunch - Beaudesert “The Diggers Bistro” at own expense.

7.30am - depart from Woolworths, Sandgate, Bowser Pde, Sandgate;

7.45am - depart from Kedron Wavell RSL, Chermside;

8.00am - depart from Ann Street, City ( Outside Palace Backpackers);

8.15am - depart from Bus Stop 79C on Logan Road, Upper Mt Gravatt

(outside Palmdale Shopping Centre)

8.30am - depart from Beenleigh Transit Centre

Times above have been provided by the Bus Company

mailto:[email protected]


JUNE

1st June Maroochydore Combined Ex-Servicewomen’s Association ,

Maroochydore RSL Luncheon at 11.30 for 12 midday . Complimentary

champagne or orange juice on arrival. There will be light morning tea

refreshments available for early arrivals who have travelled long

distances.

Partners and Carers are welcome.

Contact Jan Thorne on 5492 7171 or 0410 448 433

COST: $ 35.00 per guest and MUST be paid by RSVP date 23 May 2017

JULY

8th July General Meeting at Ann Street Presbyterian Church Trust Offices

Meeting room at 143 Ann Street Brisbane.

Access is by security card so you will need to arrive by 9.50am at the

latest and a committee member will let you in.

DATE FUNCTION


YOUR COMMITTEE MEMBERS

President: Carol McCool

Dep. President: Pam Condie

Secretary: Janet Noack

Minute Secretary: Pam Condie

Treasurer: Truus Perry

Assist. Sec/Treas: Jill Buckland

General Committee Members:

Gillian Shepherd, Vi Speis, Eunice Smith

Delegates & Proxies

Council of Ex Servicewomen RAAFA

Lyn Wylkes, Margaret Stevenson, Carol McCool, Jill Buckland, Janet Noack

Janet Noack, Truus Perry

Health & Well-Being Officer

Maureen Stewart keeps in contact and sends out cards to those who are not well, those support-

ing a loved on who is infirmed or recovering themselves, and to those who have lost a loved one.

If you know anyone in these situations let Maureen know on Ph. 3389 5762 or 0424 741 527, or

Email [email protected]

Update Your Details

If you change your email or postal address or phone number PLEASE advise the Secretary

ASAP on [email protected] or phone 3800 3031 or mail to 30 Scrubby Creek

Road, Browns Plains Q 4118

WRAAF ACCOUNT

Payments of membership, functions, fees clothing etc. can be made to the Treasurer

at meetings or deposited electronically or manually into our Heritage Bank Account.

Account Name: WRAAF Branch Queensland

Bank: Heritage Bank Limited

BSB: 638-070

Account No: 13917374

Direct Deposit: Reference your name and reason eg. Fees, M/Tea

Cheques must be made out to WRAAF Branch Queensland

RAAF NEWS ONLINE

Access online by going to: http://digital.realviewtechnologies.com/default.aspx?xml=defencenews_airforce.xml

RAAF RADSCHOOL MAGAZINE

Access online by going to: www.radschool.org.au


65th ANNIVERSARY NATIONAL WRAAF REUNION

6th—8th APRIL - ADELAIDE, SOUTH AUSTRALIA

Latest Update

Conference and Accommodation has being organised at the Hilton Hotel, Adelaide.

If you wish to stay elsewhere, you will need to make your own arrangements

Accommodation Costs, Hilton Hotel Adelaide

Cost will be $200 pp single per night including breakfast, and

Cost will be $220 per double per night including breakfast note a ‘roll out bed’ is

available for a third person.

Adjoining Rooms are also available.

Booking your Accommodation

We MUST use the appropriate booking form sent by WA. Please return book-

ing accommodation form to the Hilton Hotel (as per details provided). The

booking form and other information sheets have been forwarded to all

registered attendees by mail.

Functions Costs

Friday’s MEET AND GREET, $60.00 includes exquisite canapes and other such

delights plus water, juice and soft drinks.

Saturday’s FORMAL DINNER, $85.00 includes a three course meal plus water, juice

and soft drinks.

Please contact Laeraine on 08 9306 2681 if you have any questions or

contact your Secretary Janet Noack on 3800 3031 or [email protected]

Enjoyed reading this Newsletter? Wish to keep in Touch? Then don’t forget to renew your

membership Now!

Sadly if you do not renew your membership, this will be your last Newsletter.

Full Membership is $32.00

WRAAF Only is $12.00

Payment Details as per previous page.

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