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2005-10-25T00:39:00.000-07:00

From Jack Holmes at Whitman Park, L to R are Narina Holmes, Jillian McKenzie and Vivian Danaher

2005-10-25T00:38:00.000-07:00

From Jack Holmes - Greg Young at Whitman Park fanging on an ice-cream

2005-10-25T00:36:00.000-07:00

From Jack Holmes. Pic from Whitman Park in Perth are Nancy and Fred Carlson

2005-10-25T00:35:00.000-07:00

From Jack Holmes. Scenes from Whitman Park

2005-10-25T00:34:00.000-07:00

From Jack Holmes, Whitman Park, Perth. Left to right are Roy Pilkington, Dogs Danaher and far right is "Smokey"

2005-10-25T00:31:00.000-07:00

From Jack Holmes, Whitman Park Perth. Left to right is "Huey" James (half obscured), Ian King, Blue Still and Mick Saunders

2005-10-25T00:29:00.000-07:00

From Jack Holmes. Absolutely no idea who is in the pic and when I emailed Jack he replied with "People behind the bar are Barry and his wife from the Cannington RSL. Lady 2nd from Left Margaret Murray (Johns wife)" - gee Jack is helpful

2005-10-25T00:27:00.000-07:00

From Jack Holmes,

Right to Left is Kathy Winch, David (Buddha) Winch, Allan (Percy) Pearce and Geoff Mollineaux at Whiman Park Perth

2005-10-25T00:23:00.000-07:00

From Jack Holmes - Third from the right is Win Keightley and Robin second from the left

2005-10-23T02:41:00.000-07:00

Allan "Percy" Pearce, Glenda Pearce, Dave "Buddha" Winch and Kathy Winch at the Perth War Memorial prior to the commencement of the ceremonies.

2005-10-23T02:33:00.000-07:00

Greg and Leslie Patrick leaving Rigby's after the farewell luncheon. Never met them during my service but Kath and I were so glad to have the chance to meet them during the reunion

2005-10-23T02:29:00.000-07:00

Evelyn and Greg Young - at Rigbys Bar and Grill Perth for the farewell luncheon on Sunday 16 Oct 05. This lovely couple were on the raffle and merchandise stand for the entire time we where at Rigby's. Can't remember where I ran into Greg during our service in "Chooks" but his face is so familiar. These people were typical of the dedicated support shown from the RASigs Association in Perth - good on ya guys - terrific job

2005-10-23T02:25:00.000-07:00

My good mate John "Jack" Holmes - at Rigbys Bar and Grill Perth for the farewell luncheon on Sunday 16 Oct 05.

2005-10-23T02:23:00.000-07:00

Ron Culson and Kathy Winch - at Rigbys Bar and Grill Perth for the farewell luncheon on Sunday 16 Oct 05. Just thought I would take a pic of Ron and my beautiful wife Kath at Rigby's at the farewell. What a terrific day and what terrific people we met. Good on you Ron - Kath and I hope all your future endeavours come to fruitition

2005-10-23T02:19:00.000-07:00

Geoff Patrick - at Rigbys Bar and Grill Perth for the farewell luncheon on Sunday 16 Oct 05. We met up with Geoff and his wife at the Caravan Park we were staying with in Perth. Geoff, a Nasho, was one of the 110 boys in the transmitter station down in Vungers.

2005-10-23T02:18:00.000-07:00

"Max" Merritt - at Rigbys Bar and Grill Perth for the farewell luncheon on Sunday 16 Oct 05.

2005-10-23T02:16:00.000-07:00

Dennis Kirkman and "syringe" - at Rigbys Bar and Grill Perth for the farewell luncheon on Sunday 16 Oct 05. Geez it was good to see Dennis again.

2005-10-23T02:14:00.000-07:00

Left is John "Jack" Homes and John Sait on the right - at Rigbys Bar and Grill Perth for the farewell luncheon on Sunday 16 Oct 05.

2005-10-23T02:10:00.000-07:00

John Sait - at Rigbys Bar and Grill Perth for the farewell luncheon on Sunday 16 Oct 05.

2005-10-23T02:09:00.000-07:00

Wayne "Wayno" Lawrence - at Rigbys Bar and Grill Perth for the farewell luncheon on Sunday 16 Oct 05.

2005-10-23T02:07:00.000-07:00

A 'reverant' look from Les Angel who was probably thinking "if I can get hold of that camera Buddha I will shove it up your **s

2005-10-23T02:04:00.000-07:00

Rigbys Bar and Grill Perth for the farewell luncheon on Sunday 16 Oct 05. Looks like Les and Judy Angel in the foreground as well as Dennis Kirkman and Bob Crawford with his "youngish beard" - "Chooks" galore; thats what it's all about

2005-10-23T02:02:00.000-07:00

Rigbys Bar and Grill Perth for the farewell luncheon on Sunday 16 Oct 05 - bloomin' "Chooks" and wives everywhere. Gee we had a great time

2005-10-23T01:59:00.000-07:00

Terry Smith and his beautiful wife Bicky - at Rigbys Bar and Grill Perth for the farewell luncheon on Sunday 16 Oct 05. Had a long talk with Terry and Bicky about the old times in Saigon back in 1972 when we all first met; it was all just so awesome. Great people, great times, great reunion

2005-10-23T01:55:00.000-07:00

Part of the HQ Australian Army Assistance Group Sigs Section. Left to right, Pete Cunnington, Terry Smith's Wife (sorry Terry can't remember her name), Terry Smith, Dave "Buddha" Winch, Reg Napper, Al Johnson, Bruce "Junior" Watts and a guy I just don't know but should have taken the time to find out who he was - at Rigbys Bar and Grill Perth for the farewell luncheon on Sunday 16 Oct 05.

2005-10-23T01:53:00.000-07:00

Bill Freighter - at Rigbys Bar and Grill Perth for the farewell luncheon on Sunday 16 Oct 05.

2005-10-23T01:47:00.000-07:00

Bob (what a blanky Dial) Crawford - at Rigbys Bar and Grill Perth for the farewell luncheon on Sunday 16 Oct 05. I served with this guy back in 2 Sig Regt in 1978ish. Nothing really has changed with the features; he is just like he was as a bloody good SSM all those years ago. Onyar Bob

2005-10-23T01:46:00.000-07:00

Dave Rayner and wife - at Rigbys Bar and Grill Perth for the farewell luncheon on Sunday 16 Oct 05.

2005-10-23T01:39:00.000-07:00

Mick Polak (one of the Gentlemen of the Corps - reminds me a lot of me actually!) - at Rigbys Bar and Grill Perth for the farewell luncheon on Sunday 16 Oct 05.

2005-10-23T01:37:00.000-07:00

Techo - Terry Smith - at Rigbys Bar and Grill Perth for the farewell luncheon on Sunday 16 Oct 05. I was on shift with this guy at the Free World building in Tran Quoc Taun during my tour. Good on ya mate!

2005-10-23T01:32:00.000-07:00

"Lurch" Adams - at Rigbys Bar and Grill Perth for the farewell luncheon on Sunday 16 Oct 05.

2005-10-23T01:13:00.000-07:00

"Shady" Lane - at Rigbys Bar and Grill Perth for the farewell luncheon on Sunday 16 Oct 05.

2005-10-23T01:10:00.000-07:00

"Bubbles" Rice - at Rigbys Bar and Grill Perth for the farewell luncheon on Sunday 16 Oct 05.

2005-10-23T01:07:00.000-07:00

Left to Right - Ron ? (ex Nasho), Bob Fellows and wife - at Rigbys Bar and Grill Perth for the farewell luncheon on Sunday 16 Oct 05.

2005-10-22T22:00:00.000-07:00

Parade elements from 152 Sig Sqn and the ARES (108 Sig Sqn?) at the completion of the parade - at the War Memorial at Kings Park Perth on Sunday 16 Oct 05 for the service and parade. Note - These soldiers did a top job during the parade. It was a very polished presentation. Note the Princess Anne Banner in the foreground and the Perth War Memorial in the background.

2005-10-22T21:57:00.000-07:00

Left to Right - Keith "Grunter" Hunter, Bruce "Junior Watts", Alan Johnson, Reg Napper, Dave "Buddha" Winch and Pete Cunnington - at the War Memorial at Kings Park Perth on Sunday 16 Oct 05 for the service and parade. All pictured served in HQ Australian Army Assistance Group Vietnam in 1972

2005-10-22T21:55:00.000-07:00

Princess Anne Banner being paraded at the War Memorial at Kings Park Perth on Sunday 16 Oct 05 for the service and parade.

2005-10-22T21:50:00.000-07:00

Left to Right are Bruce "Junior" Watts, Keith "Grunter" Hunter, Reg Napper, Pete Cunnington and Dave "Buddha" Winch - at the War Memorial at Kings Park Perth on Sunday 16 Oct 05 for the service and parade. All pictured were in HQ Australian Army Assistance Group Vietnam in 1972.

2005-10-22T21:48:00.000-07:00

Reg Napper - at the Reunion Dinner at the Perth Convention Centre Saturday 15 Oct 05

2005-10-22T21:43:00.000-07:00

Left John Mounsey and Right is Gomer Haycock - at the Reunion Dinner at the Perth Convention Centre Saturday 15 Oct 05. FYI, it seemed that "Mounsey" at that "Chesire Cat" grin on his face for the whole time he was at the reunion. Think it comes from an adverse reaction to a lot of colouring from the cordial he was drinking or whatever.

2005-10-22T21:40:00.000-07:00

John Tate - at the Reunion Dinner at the Perth Convention Centre Saturday 15 Oct 05

2005-10-22T21:38:00.000-07:00

Murray (Muzza) Chamberlain - at the Reunion Dinner at the Perth Convention Centre Saturday 15 Oct 05

2005-10-22T21:37:00.000-07:00

Pete Higgins - at the Reunion Dinner at the Perth Convention Centre Saturday 15 Oct 05

2005-10-22T21:35:00.000-07:00

Wayne (Wayno) Lawrence - at the Reunion Dinner at the Perth Convention Centre Saturday 15 Oct 05

2005-10-22T21:34:00.000-07:00

Left, Pete Cunnington and Right is "Tatts" Tattersal - at the Reunion Dinner at the Perth Convention Centre Saturday 15 Oct 05

2005-10-22T21:32:00.000-07:00

John and Tina Blandford - at the Reunion Dinner at the Perth Convention Centre Saturday 15 Oct 05

2005-10-22T21:30:00.000-07:00

Pete Cunnington - at the Reunion Dinner at the Perth Convention Centre Saturday 15 Oct 05

2005-10-22T21:28:00.000-07:00

Left is Col Morphitt and Right is Des Murray, - Reunion Dinner at the Perth Convention Centre Saturday 15 Oct 05

2005-10-22T21:25:00.000-07:00

Keith Hunter - Reunion Dinner at the Perth Convention Centre Saturday 15 Oct 05

2005-10-22T16:23:00.000-07:00

Left to Right, Des Murray, Col Morfitt and Bob Hatley at Whitman Park Sunday 9 Oct 2005

2005-10-22T16:21:00.000-07:00

John (JB) Blandford at Whitman Park Sunday 9 Oct 2005

2005-10-22T16:18:00.000-07:00

Percy (Allan) Pearce at Whitman Park Sunday 9 Oct 2005

2005-10-22T16:14:00.000-07:00

John Mounsey at Whitman Park Perth Sunday 9 Oct 2005

2005-10-22T16:02:00.001-07:00

The Perth Reunion 2005 for the RASigs Corps was conducted over 8 days in October this year. I am sure everyone had an absolute terrific time. My wife Kath and I certainly did. Lots of tremendous organisation was at the back of the reunion from the RASigs W.A. Association. Gee they did an awesome job.

The Reunion was broken up over two weekends with three functions:
1. Whitman Park Family day BBQ - there were hundreds there
2. Perth Convention Centre - Reunion Dinner - over 700 guests
3. Rigbys Bar and Grill - BBQ Luncheon and farewell

I have attached a few photos of some of the people who attended

cheers

Buddha