NEWSLETTER # 93 December 2014

RSL ANGELES CITY SUB BRANCH PHILIPPINES
Issue 93
RSL
Angeles City Sub Branch
Philippines
NEWSLETTER # 93
December 2014
WEBSITE: WWW.RSLANGELESCITY.COM FACEBOOK: WWW.FACEBOOK.COM/RSLACITY
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Presidents Report
2
for our Australia Day
Fiesta 2015.
Fields Avenue will be
by James Curtis-Smith – Sub-Branch President
closed for Sunday
25th January 2015
President’s Report December
and as usual a great day is
2014
planned.
We have a few
vacancies
for
persons wanting
First, a very
a tent stall and would
Merry Christmas
encourage you to contact Greg
to all who read
Mann (0928 219 9169) or
our Newsletter
Lindsay Drury (0929 336 5753)
and I hope you
as soon as possible to reserve
enjoy a Happy
a site.
New Year (as do
I).
Tickets for our annual RSL
I am back (albeit still in
therapy mode) and want to
express publicly my thanks to
the Executive and Committee
for covering for me on my
unplanned
and
sudden
absence, for what has been 3
months. My thanks also to my
physicians and surgeons, the
nursing staff and technicians
and all at St. Luke’s Hospital
for my care and attention. I am
sure that you do not need to
leave the Philippines for first
class medical and hospital
care.
President’s Drinks held after
our December meeting was a
good chance for me to mix with
members for a Christmas drink
and was a very pleasant
respite. My thanks to Mel of
the Ponderosa for putting on
gratis a few snacks for the
occasion.
Thanks to Kooka for arranging
for the supply of Lions Club
Christmas Cakes, and which I
am informed are nearly all sold.
January brings on with a
vengeance the final planning
Monster Raffle tickets are now
on sale and flyers are up about
town and a copy in this
newsletter. The proceeds from
our raffle form the backbone of
the funding for our monthly
Children’s Medical Missions
and I encourage you to buy
some tickets. The raffle will be
drawn around 5pm on the
afternoon of the Australia Day
Fiesta. Our distinctive 2015
Fiesta shirt will be on sale
before Christmas.
A reminder to all, of our Annual
General Meeting to be held
immediately before our monthly
meeting on February 17, 2015.
See notice elsewhere in the
newsletter.
It’s good to be back !!
JAMES E. CURTIS-SMITH
President
Erik Quist (A/C) *
Joel Tochor
(Canada) * Giles
Beresford –
Peirse (WA) *
Richelle
Stenhouse (A/C) * Geoffrey
Stephens (A/C) * Roderick
Millner (WA) * Kalervo
Alakiottu (A/C) * Elmer
Puruganan (A/C) * Heikki
Kupiainer (Leyte) *
This text makes you feel
proud to be with the RSL!
The mother of a 4 year old, who
received a hearing aid from us,
sent this text to me:
Sir, thank you. Today the Henson
Ear Clinic gave a hearing aid to my
daughter, Christel.
Thank you for such a wonderful
gift to her. Christmas is her
birthday.
This will be the first Christmas
that she will be able to hear.
Tomorrow I will take her to the
mall to hear the Christmas music.
God bless you and the RSL.
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Tuesday 20 Jan 15
2.00 PM MONTHLY
GENERAL MEETING
2.00pm Social Tuesday
Ponderosa * 4.00pm Green
Bottle * Blue Roar * Girl
Generation
RSL EVENTS SCHEDULE
January 2015
Tuesday 27 Jan 15
2.00pm Social Tuesday Ponderosa
4.00pm PONDEROSA
Night Moves Club Raffle every
Monday at 4:30 & 6:00PM.
Check out our web site
WWW.RSLANGELESCITY.COM or
Facebook for details or Email:
Phillies Sports & Grill
Raffle every Saturday at 6.00
PM.
[email protected] or
Cell +639177956785
Very sad to report the
passing of Colin Sexton
aged 44.Kidney & Liver
complications advised as
being the cause.
Colin was previously a
Manager at Emotions & TOC
who was a great friend of the
RSL.
The weekly Wednesday
Charity raffles he strongly
supported at Emotions has
without any doubt aided the
RSL to give help to many of
the indigent families around
Angeles City.
RIP Colin
A small picture of Colin
appears on page 7
MEDICAL MISSION
No Medical Mission in January
2015
AUSTRALIA DAY FIESTA
SUN 25 JAN 15
3
AGM 17 FEB 15
Positions you can BE
nominated for
Fiesta
Tuesday 06 Jan 15
2.00 PM... COMMITTEE
Meeting
2.00pm Social Tuesday Ponderosa
4.00pm DET 5 * CANDY *
NIGHT MOVES
Tuesday 13 Jan 15
2.00 PM WELFARE
COMMITTEE
2.00 pm Social Tuesday
Ponderosa * 4.00pm WOBBLY
BOOT * DR HOLMS *
ERUPTIONS
President, Vice
president,
TREASURER,
Secretary
SIX Committee member
positions
To renew or join
our team
THE RETURNED AND SERVICES
LEAGUE OF AUSTRALIA (RSL)
MEMBERSHIP YEAR IS THE
CALENDAR YEAR – 01 JANUARY –
31 DECEMBER EACH YEAR.
TO REMAIN AS A FINANCIAL
MEMBER AND ENJOY THE
BENEFITS BOTH NATIONALLY
AND LOCAL, ENSURE THAT YOU
RENEW YOUR MEMBERSHIP
NOW!!
(4 new members and 40 renewals
did the right thing on 15th of
December alone)
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resources, grants and other
services is also available
online.
As the importance of
communicating through
online channels continues to
grow, DVA has developed a
website that improves the
way veterans and their
families can access the
information, support and
services they need.
The website re-development
follows consultation with
veterans, current serving
Australian Defence Force
(ADF) members and the exservice community.
Minister for Veterans’ Affairs
Subscription List
Thursday, 18 December 2014
NEW LOOK VETERANS’
AFFAIRS WEBSITE
LAUNCHED
Improving access to
information in an easy to
navigate format has guided
the re-development and
improvement of the
Department of Veterans’
Affairs (DVA) website which
was launched today by the
Minister for Veterans’ Affairs,
Senator the Hon. Michael
Ronaldson.
Through a single online
entry point, DVA clients of all
ages can access all the
information they need about
compensation, health care
and financial support in just
a few simple clicks.
Information about
commemoration, educational
The website is a valuable
means of communication,
with over one million page
views per month. It is a
valuable way for veterans
and the general public to find
information and is for many
veterans their first contact
with DVA. The new-look
website will improve access
to information.
The redeveloped website
continues the Department’s
mission of being responsive
to the needs of veterans and
their families.
You can visit the new-look
website at www.dva.gov.au
Those who are military buffs, have
a look at the websites below:
WW1 Mechanisation
http://youtu.be/huQhqXiB8O0
What really happened in Vietnam
http://www.prageruniversity.com/History/Th
e-Truth-about-the-Vietnam-War.html
ADVERTISING
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Member/WAG of the
Month
Minister for Veterans’ Affairs
Subscription List
Monday, 15 December
75 YEARS SINCE
AUSTRALIAN TROOPS LEFT
FOR THE SECOND WORLD
WAR
Gemmalyn Kalaw
Gemma was a close second to the
inaugural Member/WAG of the
Month Elsa Garcia.
Gemma’s work with the Angeles City
RSL is outstanding. During
November she compiled over a 1000
bags of medication on her lounge
room floor for the needy children of
Sponsors staff.
Along with this she is a regular
qualified member of the Wheel chair
for Kids team. Being a competent
registered nurse Gemma sometimes
does house calls to help and
diagnose sick members.
Finally when not committed to her
hospital duties she will be seen using
her skills as a nurse at the Medical
Missions.
Gemma is a worthy recipient of
Member/Wag of the Month for
December.
The Minister for Veterans’ Affairs,
Senator the Hon. Michael
Ronaldson, paid tribute to the
first Australian troops to leave our
shores for service in the Second
World War 75 years ago today.
On 15 December 1939, just over
100 Australians boarded the liner
Strathallan bound for Palestine.
Sailing with them was a small
contingent of New Zealanders.
Together they formed an advance
guard, sent to prepare for the
arrival of the main body of
Australian and New Zealand
troops the following month.
From their training grounds in
Palestine, the Australians went on
to the campaigns against the
armies of Germany, Italy and
Vichy France in North Africa, the
Mediterranean, the Middle East,
and Greece and Crete. Later the
survivors returned to the
southern hemisphere to face the
Japanese in South East Asia and
the Pacific.
These first men to leave Australia
were at the vanguard of
Australia’s overseas effort during
the Second World War. They and
those who followed left knowing
they had the support of the entire
country. With them went
Australia’s best wishes and the
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nation’s prayers for their safe
return.
Among the first personnel to
leave Australia were some who
would never return. In that war
some 40,000 Australians lost their
lives on active service. Many more
suffered wounds and thousands
endured years of captivity in
Europe and later in Asia.
The Anzac Centenary period is a
time for all Australians to
commemorate a Century of
Service, and to honour the service
and sacrifice of all those who
have worn our nation’s uniform,
including the more than 102,000
who lost their lives in Australia’s
service.
We remember the efforts of all
those who served during the
Second World War, from those
who first left these shores on
December 15 1939, to those who
defended the home front and
others who served later in the
war. As a nation we honour them
all.
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The Water specialists providing water to
our members manning our medical
missions
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Home Remedies for Cracked
Heels
Cracked heels, medically
known as heel fissures are the
wound-lie cuts at the heel often
caused by having dry or
callous skin as well as being
overweight. It is a nuisance
and makes the feet look
unpleasant.
If you are one of the many
who’s having constant battles
with cracked-heels, here are
some home remedies to make
those ugly cracks disappear.
Vegetable Oil
1. Using a pumice stone
(can be bought at any
beauty store) scrub your
feet and wash them
thoroughly then dry with
a towel.
2. Apply liberal amount of
vegetable oil (or olive
oil, coconut oil, or
sesame oil) on the dry
and cracked areas of
the feet.
3. Put on a pair of clean
thick socks and leave it
overnight (it’s best that
you do this during
bedtime to allow the oil
to fully penetrate your
skin). Repeat this daily
and you’ll notice that
your feet will be softer
and the crack on your
heels disappear.
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1. In a wash bin, prepare
warm water with salt
and soak your feet in it
for 10-15 mins.
2. After that soak feet in
cold water, this will help
improve the blood
circulation and will
relieve you from the pain
you get from cracked
heels.
3. Pat your feet dry and
apply liberal amount of
petroleum jelly. It’s best
that you wear socks
after applying the jelly
and leave it overnight.
Banana
1. Mash a ripe banana until
you achieve a smooth
paste then apply it on
your clean feet that were
cleaned thoroughly.
2. Leave the mixture on
your feet for 10-15 mins.
so that your skin can
absorb the
nourishments it can get
from the banana.
3. Rinse your feet with
warm water and soak it
in cold water for a few
minutes.
4. Repeat this for several
weeks until you achieve
smooth skin.
Warm Salt Water and
Petroleum Jelly
Lemon Juice
1. Apply freshly squeezed
lemon juice directly on
your dry feet and leave it
on for a couple of
minutes.
2. As an alternative, you
can soak your feet for
10-15mins. in warm
water that is infused with
lemon juice.
3. Wash your feet with
soap while scrubbing it
(focusing on your heels)
with pumice stone. Pat
your feet until dry.
To restore the moisture of your
feet and eradicate those ugly
cracks, just follow some of
these recommended home
remedy tips and you’ll be sure
to have your beautiful feet back
in no time.
(No need to check with your
GP as you are not ingesting)
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Colin Sexton
RETURNED & SERVICES LEAGUE –
AUSTRALIA
ANGELES CITY – PHILIPPINES SUB
BRANCH
MINUTES OF MONTHLY GENERAL
MEETING – 16 Dec 2014
Opening
The Vice President Bob Barnes opened
the meeting at 1400 hours. Apologies
were received for Ian Briggs and Chris
Weeks. There were 30 members present.
The meeting warmly welcome back our
President James Curtis Smith.
Conflicts Galley’ in the new galleries.
The cost of the overall sponsorship is
$250,000 and would be paid over five
years. All RSLVIC Sub Branches were
invited to contribute as appropriate.
The Committee decided that because of
the location and financial position of the
Angeles City RSL a done off donation of
$200 would be extended. RSL
responded with a kind thank you.
‘A text that makes you feel proud to be a
member of the RSL’ A
The mother of a 4 year old, who received
a hearing aid from us, sent this text to
me:
Presidents Report
The Chairman VP Bob Barnes read out
the minutes of the Committee Meeting
02 Nov 14
Treasurers Report
The Treasurer Ron Parrot tabled the
November 2014 Finance Report
Moved: Rob Cairns Seconded: Larry
Smith Vote: Unanimously Accepted
Sir, thank you. Today the Henson Ear
Clinic gave a hearing aid to my daughter,
Christel. Thank you for such a wonderful
gift to her. Christmas is her birthday.
This will be the first Christmas that she
will be able to hear. Tomorrow I will take
her to the mall to hear the Christmas
music. God bless you and the RSL.
Upcoming Events
06 Jan 15 Committee Meeting
Secretary Report
Correspondence
The Secretary read the in/out
correspondence.
09 Jan 15 Lingayen Gulf 70th
20 Jan 15 General Meeting
Medical Mission
Letter not dated RSLVIC requesting
sponsorship from all RSLVIC Sub
Branches for the ‘Recent
There will be no Medical Mission in
January 2015.
Welfare Report
Welfare Officer Ian Albrecht informed
the Committee that Ambulance
Numbers had changed and he wish to
update the Angeles Balibago Important
Numbers List.
General Business
Vice President Gregg Mann reported all
establishments have been completed.
3324 bags of medicine were distributed
to our supportive establishments. That
was 97 boxes of medicines enough for 3
Medical Missions
Australian Day Fiesta only 25.5 Booths
have been confirmed out of a possible 33
Booths. Gregg explained he needs to go
back to USA for his daughter wedding
on 01 Jan 15 and requires others to assist
in the coordination of Australia Day
Fiesta 25 Jan 15.
There were 3 new patients in line for
hearing aids. Backlog is until last week in
March.
Lee Townsend asked members at the
meeting if anyone knew of an
organisation that supports children of
Australian men that have passed away in
the Philippines. The meeting spoke at
length about abandoned children of
Australian fathers. It was stated that the
Australian Government has cut off all
assistance to children in this category.
Gary Barnes proposed that the dawn
service for ANZAC Day 2015 start at
dawn approximately
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5:30am and not 8:00am for the 100th
After the ode the members reflected on
the passing of Colin Sexton. Very sad to
report the passing of Colin Sexton aged
44 Kidney & Liver complications advised
as being the cause. Colin was previously
a Manager at Emotions & TOC who was
a great friend of the RSL. The weekly
Wednesday Charity raffles he strongly
supported at Emotions have without any
doubt aided the RSL to give help to
many of the indigent families around
Angeles City.
A man was telling his neighbour, 'I just bought a new hearing aid. It
cost me four thousand dollars, but it's state of the art.. It's perfect.'
'Really,' answered the neighbour . 'What kind is it?'
'Twelve thirty..'
The Vice President called for any further
business, received no response, Gregg
Mann won the door prize.
The Meeting closed at 1500 hours.
LAST MINUTE
NOTIFICATION
LOOKING FOR
SOMEWHERE TO
HAVE A
TRADITIONAL
CHRISTMAS
LUNCHEON.
LOOK NO
FURTHER THAN THE
BONANZA HOTEL.
THEY ARE HAVING
THE USUAL TURKEY,
HAM, CHICKEN AND
ASSORTED OTHER
MEATS AND
VEGITABLES.
PLUS A DESSERT
AND FOR THE
BLOKES, UNLIMITED
(ALMOST) LOCAL
DRINKS.
Part of the hard working team ready to take the journey to Sapang Bato to help needy children 06 Dec
14
Bonanza do this
every Christmas
so those who
have been
before know what Bonanza puts on. So to reserve a seat, ring Bonanza NOW for the 25th. Ask what the prices
per head are and a special price for kids. ACT NOW. Ed
DISCLAIMER
The Angeles City Sub-Branch of the R&SLA, the Committee and the Editor take no responsibilities for any errors, omissions or inaccuracies contained in this
newsletter. Nor do they accept any liability for loss or damage suffered directly or indirectly for use of information contained in this newsletter. Nor do they warrant
that articles or opinions published in this newsletter are necessarily the opinions held by the Sub-branch, the Committee or the Editor
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A CRAFTY CHRISTMAS
Let's have an Aussie Christmas this year
Like they had in the good old days
I'll build a fire, you gather the wood
And we'll sit on the old bales of hay.
I'll cook some mutton in the old black pot
RSL Membership
As a member of the RSL, you will
enjoy the privilege of having joined
one of Australia's oldest and most
revered organisations. An organisation
committed to selfless service on behalf
of the nation, which is dedicated to
honouring those who have served our
nation through military service, and
that focuses on the care of veterans
and their dependants.
The RSL welcomes you and
encourages you to be a member.
There is a membership category
available to suit everyone. See below
to find out more or visit your local RSL
Sub Branch for more information on
how you can become involved.
Service Membership
Affiliate Membership caters for family
members of serving and ex-service
men and women. It is also for
members or ex-members of the
emergency services including police,
metropolitan and regional fire
brigades, ambulance and SES.
We'll roast the spuds in the coals
There's a can I can boil some pumpkin in
And we'll eat from the old tin bowls.
Aunt Ruth will be happy to come this time
She won't have to climb up the stairs
And old Uncle Dan won't huff puff and swear
Social Membership
Social Membership is for those that
would like to be a part of their local RSL
Sub Branch on a social level. Social
Membership provides the same benefits
as Service and Affiliate membership
however the right to vote on RSL
matters does not apply.
Therefore if you fit any of
the categories above then
there is no reason for an
application to join the RSL to
be refused.
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RSL BANKING DETAILS
When he gets up from our comfy soft chair.
Some damper for pudding will do us all
(They'll be expecting a big plum duff)
With lashing of butter and syrup on it
Do you think it will be enough?
What will we give the girls as gifts?
Santa will have to come.
There's those old dolly pegs I can paint faces
on
That belonged to your old Mother's Mum.
The beer we'll hang from a rope in the well
Some soft drink can go in there too
We'll pen up the goats as well as the cow
Members with Australian Bank Account
can DIRECT Transfer to our Commonwealth
Bank of Australia Account. (AUD$20.00)
Service Membership is for anyone who
is currently serving or has served in the
Australian Defence Force or any of
Australia's allied armed forces for at
least 6 months.
Affiliate Membership
But what do we do 'bout the loo?
We announced the plan to the family today
Account Name = Returned Services League
Angeles City Sub Branch
And they all said that they wouldn't come
BSB 062 905 Account # 10153195
The whole day just wouldn't be fun.
Philippine Resident Members living
outside our immediate area may pay
(Php800.00 ) DIRECT into any China Bank
Branch
Aunt Sue said that she would host Christmas
Day
Beneficiary Bank = China Banking
Corporation Philippines,
Beneficiary Customer=ANGELES CITY RSL
Account Number = 281-028301-5
Branch = SM CLARK CITY
They said it's too hot to sit in the sun
And she'd get some caterers in
“There'll be traditional food and plenty of
wine
But don't let my Bert near the gin”.
We grinned at each other when they went out
the door
Well that worked out just how we
planned.
No work for us, we don't have to fuss
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AUSTRALIAN FILIPINOS
IN WORLD WAR 2
Part 3 : The Conanan family
after the war. He suffered a ruptured appendix
while at sea, and died of septicaemia on 1 March
1946, aged 19 and unmarried.
The earliest Filipino connection with Darwin began
with the pearl and shell divers of the 1870s and
1880s, such as Tolentino Conanan from Panay
Island, who became patriarchs of Territorian
families. At least seventeen Filipino-Australians
with a Northern Territory connection are known to
have volunteered for uniformed service during
World War 2.
A marble headstone bearing an engraved Rising
Sun badge marks the grave of Sapper Joey
Conanan in Cairns War Cemetery. He is listed on
the Roll of Honour at the Australian War Memorial
(panel 85): even though he died after the cessation
of hostilities, he was still engaged on operational
taskings with the 12th ‘Small Ships’ Company, his
death being ‘as a result of war service’ (the
specified period for World War 2 was between 3
September 1939 and 30 June 1947).
The Conanan family
Paul A Rosenzweig
The Conanan family of Darwin is descended from
the Filipino pearl-diver Tolentino Garcia Conanan
(1858-1921) from the village of Ybajay on Panay
Island in the Philippines. He came out in about
1881 to be a pearlshell diver on Thursday Island,
and then in Port Darwin from 1902 after the death
of his wife Emelia Constantina Da Souza (18641902). Tolentino died in Darwin Hospital on
10 April 1921 at the age of about 69, after having
lived in Australia for forty years. Both of his sons
who lived to adulthood had volunteered for the AIF
in 1915. Then during World War 2, two
grandchildren served in uniform, while his son
Ricardo was killed by enemy action.
[email protected]
Captions
Image 1
Private Priscilla Conanan in the uniform of the
Australian Women’s Army Service, 1943, aged
20.
Joey was born in Darwin on 21 July 1926, Elias
and Lorenza’s third child and first son, christened
as ‘Joseph Louis Cesar Conanan’. He enlisted in
Brisbane on 1 September 1944 at the age of 18,
and served with the 12th Water Transport
Operating Company, RAE during and immediately
Sapper Joey Conanan’s name on the Roll of
Honour at the Australian War Memorial.
Thanks Digger’
The ‘Thanks Digger been
established as a tribute to all Aus
https://www.facebook.com/Thanks.Digger
[email protected]
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That is it for our newsletters for 2014
Priscilla Isabell Cesar Conanan was born in Darwin
on 31 August 1922, the grand-daughter of
Tolentino Garcia Conanan. She was the first of ten
children of Great War veteran Elias Conanan and
his Filipina wife Lorenza, the daughter of Elias
Cesar who had come to Australia in 1896. In
anticipation of the Japanese attacks on Darwin,
Lorenza had evacuated the family to Brisbane
while Elias continued to work on Darwin wharf.
QX61563 Sapper Joseph Louis Conanan (19261946)
Image 3
More info at:
https://www.facebook.com/Thanks.Digger
QF269602 Private Priscilla Silva (1922- )
Priscilla enlisted in the Australian Women’s Army
Service (AWAS) at Redbank, Queensland on 3
March 1943, aged 20. She worked in the
Queensland District Accounts Office until
1 February 1944. Priscilla is listed on the WW2
nominal roll under the name of ‘Silva’ because on
8 January 1944 she married First Lieutenant
Saturnino Ramos Silva, US Army, who was
attached to the Allied Intelligence Bureau. Soon
after the marriage, Tony Silva was despatched on
a secret ‘guerrilla submarine’ mission to Mindanao
in the southern Philippines in the USS Narwhal
(SS-167), and never returned to Australia.
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Remember that the newsletter is last in the
line-up for information dissemination. First
we have our BLOG where instant notices
are posted.
Image 2
Sapper Joey Conanan in the uniform of the 2nd
AIF in about 1944, aged 18.
Then our FACEBOOK where information
and stacks of photographs of events, such
as our monthly Medical Missions,
Presidents Christmas drinks day, ANZAC
Day, Lingayan Gulf Commemorative
parades,
Vietnam
Veterans
Day,
Remembrance Day, Australia Day Fiesta,
sports events, family days, in fact they are
posted for any occasion where our Sub
Branch is involved.
So go to those sites first and then look out
for our newsletter which is posted towards
the end of the month.
It is a pleasure compiling the newsletter for
our members and I hope that you get
something from them.
Larry Smith
Editor
RSL ANGELES CITY SUB BRANCH PHILIPPINES
Issue 93
Clubhouse: Ponderosa Hotel
1734 San Pablo St.,
Mt.View Balibago, Angeles City 2009, Philippines
President
James Curtis-Smith
Mobile: + 63-917-503-2602
Email: [email protected]
Vice Presidents
Bob Barnes
Mobile: +63-928-145-6756
Email: [email protected]
RSL
Angeles City Sub Branch Philippines
Secretary
Ray Stenhouse
Mobile: +63-917-795-6785
Home: 0454093613
Email: [email protected]
Greg Mann
Mobile: +63-928-219-9169
Email: [email protected]
Treasurer
Ronald (Ron) Parrott
Mobile: +63-939-936-5939
Email: [email protected]
Editor
Larry Smith
Email: [email protected]
or: [email protected] (preferred)
“The price of liberty is eternal
vigilance”
Lest We Forget
A FINAL REMINDER TO SPONSORS WHO WISH TO PARTICPATE IN OUR
AUSTRALIA DAY FIESTA, INFORMATION ABOUT WHAT IS AVAILABLE TO HIRE
AND WHO TO CONTACT IS SHOWN ON PAGE 12
And
INVITATION TO THE LINGAYEN GULF LANDINGS CEREMONY
WITH PROGRAMME OF ACTIVITIES
PAGES 13 AND 14
(All interested in going should contact President Jim Curtis-Smith with name and numbers. Each attendee will have to
arrange own transport and accommodation)
RSL ANGELES CITY SUB BRANCH PHILIPPINES | Issue 93
Fiesta 2015
Conducted by the members of the
RETURNED & SERVICES LEAGUE OF AUSTRALIA – ANGELES CITY SUB-BRANCH
www.rslangelescity.com
SSTREEEE
AUSTRALIA DAY
Tent Rental
January 25, 2015
Angeles City
Fields Avenue Street Party
11:00AM-6:00 PM
Reserve your tent now for the annual Street Party organized by the RSL.
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Approximately 4,000 customers are expected to attend !
Full 16’ x 16’ tent with 2-4’x8’ tables & 8 chairs costs only 5,000 p.
Half 16’ x 8’ tent with 1- 4’ x 8’ table & 4 chairs costs only 3,000 p.
Join the Curry cook-off for 1,000 p and get 2 free Australia Day shirts
See many of your customers and get new ones.
If you would like to rent a tent for the day contact Greg Mann at:
CP: 0928-219-9169; or Email: [email protected]
or Ray Stenhouse at CP: 0917-795-6785; Email: [email protected]
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Hon. Amado T. Espino, Jr.
GOVERNOR
December 12, 2014
Atty. James Curtis-Smith
President, Returned and Services League of Australia
4020A Don Eleuterio Avenue
Brgy. Pulung Maragul, Angeles City
Pampanga 2024
Dear Atty. Smith:
On January 9, 2015, the Province of Pangasinan will celebrate the 70th Anniversary of the
Lingayen Gulf Landings and the Pangasinan Veterans’ Day to commemorate that historic
event when U.S. Gen. Douglas MacArthur and his allied forces landed on the shores of
Pangasinan on January 9, 1945 to liberate the Philippines from Japanese occupation.
This annual celebration, which is our first major event every year, is usually attended by all
surviving World War II veterans and/or their families, national and local government
officials, and a good representation from the various sectors in Pangasinan.
Invariably, for 2015, this special event is graced by representatives from the embassies of the
United States and Australia.
Lined up for the occasion are: Thanksgiving Mass, wreath laying ceremony and
commemorative program honoring the sacrifices and heroism of our World War II veterans.
In this regard, may we request you to lend prestige to the occasion with your personal
presence on said date at the Veterans’ Memorial Park, Capitol Grounds, Lingayen,
Pangasinan.
Attached herewith is the guide program of activities for your information and reference.
We eagerly look forward to your valued presence.
With my warmest personal regards, I remain
Very truly yours,
AMADO T. ESPINO, JR.
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70th Lingayen Gulf Landings and Pangasinan Veterans’ Day
Veterans Memorial Park
Capitol Compound, Lingayen, Pangasinan
January 9, 2015
INDICATIVE PROGRAM OF ACTIVITIES
PART I
6:00-7:00 a.m.
Arrival of Delegates and Visitors
7:00-8:00 a.m.
THANKSGIVING MASS
PART II
8:15 a.m.
Msgr. Rey Jose D. Ragudos
Vicar General
Diocese of Alaminos City
Mass Presider
WREATH LAYING CEREMONY
Entrance of Colors
Philippine Army Honor Guards
Arrival of: ________________________
Pambansang Awit
Pangasinan Hymn
Wreath Laying Proper
Philippine Army Band
Pangasinan Provincial Chorale
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Twenty-one (21) Gun Salute
TAPS
Exit of Honor Guards
PART III
PROGRAM PROPER
Acknowledgement of Guests and Visitors
Welcome Address
Vice-Governor
JOSE FERDINAND Z. CALIMLIM, JR.
Message
Awards and Recognitions
Message and Testimonial to the Veterans and Introduction
of the Guest of Honor and Speaker
GOV. AMADO T. ESPINO, JR.
Message of the Guest of Honor and Speaker
HIS EXCELLENCY BILL TWEDDELL
Australian Ambassador to the Philippines
Presentation of Plaque of Appreciation to the Guest of Honor and Speaker:
GOV. AMADO T. ESPINO, JR.
Assisted by Vice-Governor JOSE FERDINAND Z. CALIMLIM, JR.
and the Sangguniang Panlalawigan Members
PART IV
LUNCH & MEDICAL MISSION
Venue: Sison Auditorium, Capitol Compound, Lingayen, Pangasinan