My Blog - Fred G NSW

A Special tribute to our fallen Diggers in Afghanistan, and their families.

Fred G NSW — Wed, 12 Dec 2012 23:28:00 GMT

A tribute from Defencecare, which I would like to share. There are many ex ADF persons among the members and visitors here at EO, and many more with family still serving. "As Christmas draws near and families come together,...

A Poem for Anzac Day

Fred G NSW — Thu, 19 Apr 2012 21:28:00 GMT

A daughter's shining star.......author unknown. Her hair was up in a pony tail, Her favorite dress tied with a bow. Today was Daddy's Day at school, And she couldn't wait to go. But her mummy tried to tell her,...

Listen to the Flag of Australia.

Fred G NSW — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 10:29:00 GMT

With a little over 2 weeks to Australia Day 2012, I present this to those who would wish for a change of flag for us. Please tell us why it needs to change? Not in my lifetime, please!!...

"Take off the Poppy" this worker was told by his boss.

Fred G NSW — Sat, 12 Nov 2011 06:11:00 GMT

I know there are many Vets and former ADF members who are members and visitors to this site. Occasionally I like to pass on to you all, articles you may find "interesting!" Just received this email from my Association Secretary....

Aussies Serving in Afghanistan..great video clip.

Fred G NSW — Fri, 11 Nov 2011 23:12:00 GMT

Yesterday as we all know was Rememberence day. I didn't get time to put this short video clip up yesterday, which I would like to share with you all today. It portrays our sons and daughters, some of whom are mothers and fathers themselves, serving in Afghanistan. Great clip,...

Earliest Memories of Outback Travel and the vehicles used.

Fred G NSW — Tue, 05 Jul 2011 06:41:00 GMT

A recent thread in the forum has got the old memory ticking over, and I thought it would be fun to hear and see a few of your memories of what you can remember from your early tiimes of outback travel. MINE is of the many thousands of kilometers, or miles in those days,...

Photo Comp 2011

Fred G NSW — Wed, 29 Jun 2011 01:03:00 GMT

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Anzac Day 2011 Message from DVA Minister

Fred G NSW — Sat, 09 Apr 2011 23:11:00 GMT

For those affected or interested, I pass on the contents of this letter received via my Sub Section, from DVA Minister Snowden, as a timely message prior to Anzac Day 2011. Lest we forget. Fred. -------------------------- Friday,...

W.A. Youth very unique fund raiser for Flood Relief

Fred G NSW — Sun, 13 Feb 2011 05:56:00 GMT

What a sensational effort by these young Australians. Had this distributed to our Association Ex-Service members today. If this doesn't bring a lump to your throat, or a tear to your eye, you have no pulse. Cheers, and enjoy. Fred. On Saturday just gone,...

HMAS Voyager Sinking 47th Anniversary 10th Feb. 2011.

Fred G NSW — Wed, 09 Feb 2011 22:45:00 GMT

There are many former, (and a few current) members of the Royal Australian Navy who frequent this site, and for all of us today is a special day in the History of the RAN. HMAS VOYAGER Quo Fata Vocant Ships Motto (We Go Where Destiny Calls) 10th February 2011 is the 47th anniversary ...