Eyes and Ears - Volume 16 No 1 January 2023.

No 174

The Withdrawal Decision – 26th July, 1971…

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Well, here we are into 2023, let’s have a look at what’s in store – we open up with an interesting document on the withdrawal from Vietnam, we remember Tet, then we’re into mail, the Association is on annual leave, but we’ve got some birthdays to peruse.

Vale - sadly, we have three Notices – Ivan Mills, Ray Smith and John I’Anson.
 
Ok, settle back for a bit of a read to kick the year off.
Look forward to continuing our communications in 2023.  
Keep safe and in touch.
 You can get to me at – 131eyesandears@gmail.com
Paul

 

Eyes and Ears - Volume 16 No 2 February 2023.

No 175

Happy 14th Birthday

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Ok, month two of 2023! What have we got in store – Eyes & Ears is going to start shaving soon, we have the final Chapter of Jeff Evan’s “Gunners in Vietnam, 1965-71”, Peter Murphy has a great article on the 2022 reunion of his Survey mates, some great Mail, then there’s a couple of articles on the Noticeboard, and then we’re into Association stuff.

So, settle find a comfy chair and read on.
Hear from you before we hit the air in March!  
Keep safe and in touch.
 You can get to me at – 131eyesandears@gmail.com
Paul 

Eyes and Ears - Volume 16 No 4 April 2023.

No 177

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Check out what happened at ANZAC day ceremonies within our membership and enjoy the stories and photos.

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Paul

Eyes and Ears - Volume 16 No 5 May 2023.

No 178

4th May, 2012, some 11 years ago saw the Late Norm McManus and Peter Colman unveil Our plaque at the Australian War Memorial in Canberra…

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We start by reflecting back to Canberra in May 2012, then some catch-ups for ANZAC Day, we recognise the new King and Queen, there’s an editorial and e reflective thought on Vales, the Mail sections are another good read, then the Notice Board contains some calendar pointers and to wind it all up there’s the Associations news.

So, ok don’t mess around, download a copy and start exploring.
Hear from you before we’re back in June!  
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Keep safe and in touch.
 You can get to me at – 131eyesandears@gmail.com
Paul

Eyes and Ears - Volume 16 No 6 June 2023.

No 179

A memory from 5 years ago – Canberra, May 2018 Battle of Coral/Balmoral – 12th May- 6th June,  1968  

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We kick off with a 2018 Memory, we then wholeheartedly congratulate Rieny Nieuwenhof on his OAM award, we reflect on a Bill Wight article, have a photo Quiz, note an anti-war activist’s passing, Grahame DIgnam adds a note re: ”CONTACT”,  John McGovern and Pete Ravelje give us an update on “Unknowns”, there’s heaps of really great mail, there’s an update on the fate of the Viet Vet’s Museum on Phillip Island, the Notice Board contains a swag of things and to finish off (25 pages!) we delve into things Association.

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Hear from you before we’re back in July!  
Keep safe and in touch.
 You can get to me at – 131eyesandears@gmail.com
Paul

Eyes and Ears - Volume 16 No 7 July 2023.

No 180

Vietnam Veterans Honoured…

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Now July gets into gear with the story with the above photo, a great update of Unknown Death Dates, an extension of Bill Wight’s story from last month, David Dougherty adds to the RVCM subject, then there’s an Passport puzzle, then there’s a controversy story with regards to the “Yellow Flag Coin” by David Dougherty (he’s been busy), then the Mail begins, followed by the Notice Board, Associations business and followed up by a Vale section updating “Unknown” information.

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Hear from you before we’re back in August!  
Keep safe and in touch.
 You can get to me at – 131eyesandears@gmail.com
Paul

Eyes and Ears - Volume 16 No 8 August 2023.

No 181

Detachment’s plaque at the AWM – placed and dedicated 4th May 2012.

18th August – Vietnam Veterans Day

Marked th4 50th Years since the cessation of  Australia’s involvement in the War. 

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We kick off with August 18th photos etc from Around the Grounds, David Dougherty gives us some history to smile at, Iain Kennedy helps clean up an “Unknown” info, we get an insight into Ernie Newbold’s service and post history, Richard Barry adds some interest in the RVCM section, then the “Mail” sections begin with interest, the Notice Board contains some interest, then it’s into the Association section to end it off.
 
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 Let’s get in touch pretty quickly as September’s edition is due out in two weeks!  
Keep safe and in touch.
 You can get to me at – 131eyesandears@gmail.com
 
Paul

Eyes and Ears - Volume 16 No 10 October 2023.

No 183

VIETNAM VETERANS COMMEMORATIVE WALK, High Street, Seymour Victoria Australia www.vietnamvetswalk.org.au

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A fun memory to start with “Luscombe/Dust Bowl”, we get to see Rieny with his OAM, some more “Unknowns” detective work results, an “RTA” letter republished, the RVCM gets an update, Ed proves he took a “trip” with heaps of photos, then read some good Mail items and then wander through the Associations activities. Sadly we end say farewell to Mick Young.

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Let’s keep the contact going and get active in November.  
Keep safe and in touch.
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Paul

Eyes and Ears - Volume 16 No 11 November 2023.

No 184

We hope you enjoy the time - relax and contact family and friends…

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There’s a big read a head – First up we wish you the Best of the Season, then we take a 31 year memory wander back to Australian Vietnam Forces National Memorial, Canberra, Remembrance Day gets a glimpse, The Lost Locator gets an update, the RVCM gets a conclusion, Terry Erbs gives us a story on the 68/69 Members re-union, John Lochore gives a great look at the re-union in Perth, then the Mail sections are full of some great stories and photos, then the Association runs us through the AGM and General Meeting, then Vale Remembers two mates.

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Let’s make an effort to say g’day in December – the last time for 2023.  
Keep safe and in touch.
 You can get to me at – 131eyesandears@gmail.com
Paul

Eyes and Ears - Volume 16 No 12 December 2023.

No 185

We wish you ALL a great 2024…

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This is your last read for 2023 – we start with a bit nostalgia, then the end of the year update on Lost Locators/Date of Deaths (great progress), then we ask “did you own one of these?”, next up there’s Mail, the Noticeboard contains a couple of things, then we get into the final straight starting with Association happenings, then to end the edition off we have Vales for two mates.

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Let’s make an effort to say g’day in January 2024.