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President's Message Dec 2011
The following is an extract from the December 2011 issue of Caveant Hostes.
THE PRESIDENT'S REPORT
With our last journal being a bit late due to the book launch and Steve's illness, it seems no time since my last report. However quite a lot has happened in the interim, with Steve having gone down to Canberra to attend a dinner at Alamein company, which was a great success, and which he enjoyed greatly. So far this period we have had no deaths, which is a bit of a break. Let's hope it is able to be carried on for a decent period of time.
Had a pleasant time at my ninetieth birthday party, and enjoyed the company of family and friends. I did not want presents; but, I received some wonderful gifts, not so much money wise; but, wonderful in the great ideas behind them. To all who sent me E-Mails of good wishes, I send my grateful thanks, and of course those who sent cards as well.
I still have ideas of going to Rocky Creek next year, all going well, so I will be making an effort to find out what will be the best way to go about it. For those who don't know of Rocky Creek, it is a significant memorial of an unusual kind. The Atherton Council have supplied large rocks, and the various units represented there have had brass or bronze plaques fitted to the rocks, so each unit has an individual memorial of its own. Rocky Creek is close to Tolga and Atherton, and was the site of Army hospitals during World War Two.
Hospital trains used to travel from the coast and unload in that general area, as well as the fact that all divisions trained in that area and as well in the Ravenhoe area. It is a forested area and is not advertised as well as it should be considering the historical importance.
Anzac Day next year is under discussion, and so our commemoration of the day will again be well looked after. Ideas from members are always welcome, so please write in. Inwards correspondence is on the wane, so before you forget how to write letters, with the advent of electronic mail and devices, please practise with letters to our secretary Steve.
My very best wishes for everyone in the coming festive season , and remember, Christianity needs all the support it can get.
Gordon Wallace
