have them available at a reasonable price -perhaps $15.00 - that would cover costs and maybe make a dollar for our funds. If any Old Boy has a photo of themselves in SVN and would like to send me a copy, we could incorporate it in the finished product. Most would know that the 106 Battery (first tour) guys have produced two wonderful books as lasting memories of their time in Vietnam. 108 Battery have done the same with their book. Both contain great photos and stories and are both a credit to their authors. 107 Battery have a great website with lots of information available on it regarding the Battery. Unfortunately, HQ Battery from both tours have very little in recorded history. Perhaps we should look at fixing that. Appreciate your thoughts and whether there is any interest in a photo stick. From Kevin Murphy. Many thanks for you and Susie’s hospitality over the Anzac weekend. The Laurieton RSL sub-Branch and LUSC must be congratulated for an excellent day; their attitude to us veterans was second to none - $15.00 for breakfast, two course lunch and a 3 hour open bar, plus free drink vouchers (pity I was duty driver and wasn’t imbibing). The North Haven Motel was very good; we had BBQ there catered by Bob & Ian's wives and expertly cooked by Bob. Another BBQ and slide and film night hosted by Peter and Susie on the Sunday rounded out the weekend. How young we all looked back then! There were definitely some film stars back then, some (eg Ian Schulz) seemed to be in many photos. We definitely need more reunions like this. Best wishes to all Old Boys Kevin Murphy From Peter Smith (writing to the President of the Laurieton RSL sub-Branch – Allan (Buster) Beatty, OAM) Dear Allan. I am writing to express my appreciation for the warm welcome and hospitality extended to myself and all members of the 4th Field Regiment RAA (South Vietnam) Old Boys on ANZAC Day. Our Association President, Peter Bruce, does an outstanding job of keeping us all together and has hosted our members at Laurieton on several occasions. The reports from those attending are always glowing, and now I can see why that is so. This year was my first time attending at Laurieton, my own ANZAC Day commitments in Victoria have prevented me from attending previously. I have to say that I will be very pleased to attend there again. I have had said to several people since returning to Melbourne that this ANZAC Day was one of the best in many years for me. I particularly want to congratulate you and your Sub-Branch team and the management and staƯ of the Laurieton United Services Club (LUSC) for the organisation and conduct of the day from the Dawn Service to the March and Main Service and the luncheon which followed. A wonderful day of remembrance and mateship. Well done. It was very kind of you to mention our group at the luncheon, and I was very pleased to be asked to present your Sub-Branch with the Long Tan framed print. I should add that the gift of the print is from our Association in appreciation of your hospitality. The print was generously made available by the donation by one of our members who was at Laurieton on the day, Mr Peter Dobbs, OAM. Finally Allan, I would be very pleased if you could pass on to the management of the LUSC our thanks for the courtesy, hospitality and generosity shown to us and all veterans on the day. Yours sincerely, Peter Smith, OAM
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