UPDATE 2: FROM CO on Flooding Disaster Townsville
Horses rescued, Seppy shares corral.
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WA Meetings
A couple of meetings ongoing and growing in QA. Keep up the good work.
Sun 03 Feb 2019
The Pte John Densley story Vietnam 1966
The Pte John Densley story Vietnam 1966 , will bring back a lot of memories attending launch of this Exhibition at Phillip Island.
Sat 02 Feb 2019
1RAR Into Action for Townsville Floods
1RAR supporting the Townsville Community in flood.
Fri 01 Feb 2019
Looking for James 'Jimmy' Williams - B Coy both tours Vietnam
John Seagg is trying to locate 215529 James (Jimmy) Arthur Williams. Jim did both tours with B COY 1RAR.
Thu 31 Jan 2019
CLINT DREW - RECIPIENT OF QUEENSLAND POLICE VALOUR MEDAL
One of our own, who transitioned out to join the QPS was awarded a Queensland Police Valour Medal at the Townsville District Awards Presentation Ceremony on 13 December.
Sat 15 Dec 2018
OLD COLOURS NOW RESTING IN PEAVE AT ARMY MUSEUM NQ
We are the first Battalion to lay up our colours at the Army Museum NQ but Army History Unit (who paid for the cabinet) has made spacve for the next 2 units to do the same. See the pics.
Sat 15 Dec 2018
REPRISE - SALUTE TO THE FIRST BATTALION
Here’s some pics of my great uncle John Charles Ottiwell Hayes (Jack) 1st AIF taken sometime in Egypt 1915 and in Paris to coincide with the story below.Â
Wed 12 Dec 2018
Who'd like to gather at the Infantrymans Must at Gympie in 2019?
I propose we have the November 2019 end of drinks/camping exercise at the Muster, your thoughts.
Tue 11 Dec 2018
Peter Peddie passed away
214685 Peter Bruce Peddie passed away on the 29th November. Peter served with 1RAR during both the first 1st and 2nd Tour of South Vietnam.
Unfortunately, this information too late for funeral notification, which was held on Friday 7th December.
Mon 10 Dec 2018
1RAR EOY Function
At 1400 this Thursday 1 RAR will be conducting the battalion end of year function held at the Boozer.
Dress for the function will be Aussie Bogan with enclosed footwear.
Entry is free
Tue 04 Dec 2018
1RAR Association Plaque for Regimental Square, Sydney
We have prepared a plaque for placement with other RAR Associations at Regimental Square in Sydney. Photo after placement to follow.
Sun 25 Nov 2018
New 1RAR Assn Banner approved by National Committee
This is the new banner. We only have one now but with committee approval will get more to replace all existing banners.
Sun 25 Nov 2018
RAR 70TH DINNER IN WA
RAR Association WA Branch advises that the RAR Regimental Dinner (70th Anniversary), will be celebrated commencing at 6 pm on Saturday the 24th November 2018, at the Grosvenor Hotel, Perth.
Sun 18 Nov 2018
Funeral Details: Robert Riley (Coral Veteran)
Robert Riley: his funeral will be held on Thursday 8 November 12:30 pm: Pettigrews Chapel, Newcastel
Tue 06 Nov 2018
Passing of a Coral Veteran : Robert Riley
It is with sadness we note the passing of a Coral Veteran : Robert Riley: his funeral will be held on Thursday 8/11/2018
Sat 03 Nov 2018
VALE: 312251 WARRANT OFFICER CLASS ONE JACK BACZYK
On Sunday the 23rd of September at 1940h the world became a poorer place when Jack Baczyk left us for the Final Parade.
Tue 25 Sep 2018
National Press Club Address by Brendan Nelson, Director of the AWM
This address is a must see and Brendan Nelson at his best.
Sun 23 Sep 2018