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On behalf of Eric Hayward......

For those interested, we in Australia are holding our fourth reunion of exRMBs and associated RAN. Started in 04 with 5, last year 19 this coming March 24 so we are building. however some of us are putting on a few years and it will be a great pity if some young blood is not infused.
Dates are 28th 29th and 30th March 2008.Venue is Glenelg, Adelaide, South Australia. Its nice in Oz at that time of the year. Contact either me or Bob Chumley on chummers @ optusnet.com.au
You know the drill, See you in the counter march.
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Eric Hayward · Posted: Wed Jan 23, 2008 10:09 pm Post subject:

I'm sorry but I don't remember saying thankyou for transfering this message for me. However it doesn't seem to have helped in the replies too much. Does no one else know of this particular site?

RAB · Posted: Wed Jan 23, 2008 11:05 pm Post subject:

Eric Hayward · Posted: Thu Jan 24, 2008 12:29 am Post subject:

Thanks for your reply. Has just been brought to my attention that I transcribed Bob Chumleys email address incorrectly, should read chummers@optusnet.com.au
Will keep fingers crossed for response to our messages. We don't expect great influx from UK however seeing FOUR from UK have confirmed they are coming we feel we should keep reminders going through this site.

Appreciate last comment as to where our friends are!!!!!

RAB · Posted: Thu Jan 24, 2008 12:43 am Post subject:

Eric Hayward · Posted: Thu Jan 24, 2008 2:51 am Post subject:

Thanks RAB. Seems like we are all waiting on the Lotteries.
Do I know you?? I joined 1952 left 1965, spent next 27 years flying around in Hercules with RAAF Central Band.
By the way, Dan Archer is one of the attendees this year with the New Zealand contingent.
Cheers
Eric

Eric Hayward · Posted: Fri Feb 15, 2008 10:34 pm Post subject:

Funny how things can come to a dead stop. However I will keep trying to make contact with any of those I had the pleasure of serving with. Some take the time to answer,others choose to ignore. thats life.
Attendies at the coming Adelaide reunion now stand at 30 with two serving members coming from the UK to make a presentation to Ted Jones, one of the two known survivors of the RM Band of HMS Exeter which was sunk in the Battle of the Java Sea on March 1st 1942. Unfortunately, Tom King, the other of the two survivors who lives in Kent, will,due to ill health be unable to come out, although we had hoped to make it a special reunion for the two of them. Will defiately keep those who are interested posted but hopefully there will be a full report in the Blue Band Magazine.

RAB · Posted: Sat Feb 16, 2008 1:39 am Post subject:

RAB · Posted: Sat Feb 16, 2008 1:43 am Post subject:

..I wont edit the last Pot.. Waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaah..

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Eric Hayward · Posted: Sun Mar 02, 2008 9:52 pm Post subject:

despite alll you have said RAB I don't think anyone else knows of this particular site. Lost Oppos remain 'lost' if they refuse to acknowledge correspondence.

Eric Hayward · Posted: Sat Mar 08, 2008 9:55 pm Post subject:

Have just received a message by private email from Nobby (Herman) Clarke, inquiring about Rodney Colbourne last seen by me in 3rd Cdo Bde in February '65. after which I returned to the UK for discharge. Does anybody know whether Rodney is still with us. I of course hope that he is still alive and well.

RAB · Posted: Sat Mar 08, 2008 11:36 pm Post subject:

Eric matey.. I'm one of the 'older' members on here, and I can't help.

However, be assured, this site gets scanned by many many Family Members who don't get round to posting very often. I'm sure if any members have any info, they WILL contact you. The beauty here is that your post goes live instantly, and unedited. We do pride ourselves in the fact that if we can help, we most certainly WILL..The way it's set up gives you the option of private or public, and I wish you every success with your request.

I do hope the Aussie reunion goes well, and please keep us posted on the outcome.. (or even during the event)..

Hang on in there buddy...

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RAB · Posted: Tue Mar 25, 2008 11:38 pm Post subject:

Sorry to 'Double-Post' but it looks like the Aussie Reunion has all of a sudden been promoted to the rank of 'fabbo' by the input from this side of the Sunshine...

I know of at least one 'unexpected Bulger' who has fed his face on Nasi Goering (never could spell that) en route to what I'm sure will be a brills couple of days.....(hope it didn't come out of the Band Fund)

...... and guess where you'll get the first unedited..???

full report of the gig..?????

Have a ball lads... And wear factor 30....

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Eric Hayward · Posted: Fri Apr 04, 2008 2:19 am Post subject:

Yes the reunion was FABBO with 25 ex and 2 serving present plus one of the two remaining survivors of the band of HMS EXETER sunk in the battle of the Java Sea March 1st 1942. Full details of weekends events will be in the BLUE BAND MAGAZINE plus writeup on Dickie Valentines site. Now we start arranging the next reunion for March 2009

RAB · Posted: Fri Apr 04, 2008 1:32 pm Post subject:

Glad you had a great time Eric.. I've seen some pics already, and there's a whole lot of laughing and smiling going on there...

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