FOUNDED 1913
Patron Her Majesty the Queen
Formerly South Australia Branch Founded 1971.
President
Secretary
Alan Talmash
Patrick
O’Donoghue
635
Fuller Road,
67 Victoria Street,
Foster 3960.
Howlong 2643.
Victoria. New South Wales
Australia
Australia.
Tel 02 60268147
Tel 03 – 56822180. Skype:
- Patrick17463 Mobile
0409678652
our website guardroom.tripod.com http://
Dear
Members
The last two years have been especially hard for
our Branch. 2010 saw only six subs paid and last year there were none. I was determined not to see the Branch close and used
my own money to keep things ticking over, when promises were made by the then General Secretary at HQ, despite those assurances
I remained out of pocket.
When the new General Secretary, Major Green, took
over, we had a long conversation about the unique situation of Members of the Australia Branch. Knowing we are all aging and
many living long distances from each other, Major Green agreed we shouldn’t need to pay subs to keep the Branch open,
and also agreed to refund all my out of pocket expenses. He is aware also of communication problems some Members have in this
country. It was agreed that we continue to service Members by Email
guardsod17@gmail.com or by telephone on 0260268147
or, if urgent on mobile number 0409678652. Our own website http://guardroom.tripod.com Also my Skype address Patrick 7463
So subs are no longer required. Members who have
problems may contact me using any of the above methods. We will provide wreaths on request for any member who passes on at
the request of their family. On Remembrance Day and Anzac Day I will continue to lay wreaths in remembrance of our fallen
comrades.
I would like, finally to thank those Members who
called to wish me well during my recent health problems and hospitalisations. I would like to report I am once again in good
health and wish all Members and their families a healthy and happy 2012.
Kind regards
Patrick
