Jul
14
to Jul 18

OTU 1/65 Diamond Jubilee Reunion

A 60th anniversary reunion will be held by the very first class of OTU Scheyville, Class 1/65, 14–18 July 2025 at Maroochydore on Queensland’s Sunshine Coast.

 The focus will be on Wednesday 16 July 2025, the anniversary of our arrival at OTU Scheyville in 1965. This day will include a commemorative service, graduate lunch, and a gala dinner. Other activities are planned during the week.

 We welcome all graduates from Class 1/65 as well as wives/partners of those no longer with us. We also want to hear from any Directive Staff who were mentors and instructors of that Class in the second half of 1965.

 Please contact either:

 Laurie Muller    Mob: 0418 788 493        Email: lcmuller@bigpond.net.au

David Beasley  Mob. 0409 441 123        Email: dugara@bigpond.net.au

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Oct
18
12:00 PM12:00

ACT Branch Annual Luncheon

The ACT Branch of the Duntroon Society invites you to join the members and friends of the Society for the Annual Luncheon at Duntroon House on Friday 18 October. Spouses/partners most welcome.

Our guest and speaker will be a recently retired senior officer.

Our guests will arrive from 12.10 pm. Please arrive before then.

There will be the usual two course meal with drinks service. The price is unchanged from the 2023 luncheon.

Dress is jacket and tie.

To book your tickets: https://www.ticketebo.com.au/duntroon-society-act/duntroon-society-act-luncheon-2024 If you have trouble opening the link, cut and paste it into your browser or let me know by return mail.

Please book early.  The booking site closes 12 October. 

Questions to Mike Crane E: mandmcrane@live.com 

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Aug
28
2:00 PM14:00

DUNSOC VIC Happy Hour+

Billiard Room RACV City Club

1400-1800 hrs

Meet our casual guest, the former Premier of Victoria 2010 - 2013 The Hon Ted Baillieu AO, Australian Institute of Architects: Fellow; Melbourne University: Hon. Enterprise Professor; Swinburne University: Adjunct Professor; Australian  Heritage Council: Chair; and Australia India Council: Board. 

There will be a few bar snacks, and a few words from Ted about his involvement with military causes and some questions. 

Unlike previous Happy Hour+ it is requested that you book for this event by 21 August 2024.  Ted has requested that he has a list of attendees so he can do his research.

There will be the usual $5.00 per head paid to the Treasure to cover bar snack cost

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Dec
5
12:30 PM12:30

SA Branch - Annual Graduation Luncheon

5 December 2023

1200 for 1230

Naval, Military and Air Force Club

Topic: AUKUS: Capability, Sovereignty, and Regional Security?'

Speaker: Dr Maryanne Kelton

Abstract: At King’s College London, on 31 January 2023, the Australian Foreign Minister argued that “... we are not hostages to history. We decide what we will do with the present. And we decide what we do to help shape the region that we want.” How does the Australian Government’s announcement of AUKUS, the new formal security relationship with the UK and the US, promote regional security? With its twin pillar promises of conventionally armed, nuclear powered submarines and AI, cyber, quantum and undersea technologies, can AUKUS deliver the capability to serve Australian interests, enhance strategic advantages, and shape the Indo-Pacific?

Bio: Dr Maryanne Kelton is a Senior Lecturer in the College of Business, Government and Law at Flinders University. She is a researcher in Australian Foreign Policy, the national security-international political economy nexus, Alliance relations, and the strategic implications of digital technology.

 

The cost of the luncheon is $80.00(TBC) which includes a main course and dessert. For further information, contact Doug Strain on 0407 200 664 or dougstrainie@gmail.com.

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Nov
22
12:00 AM00:00

DunSoc Vic Happy Hour+ 22 November "Meet Dave Sabben"

Our next DunSoc Vic event will be a Happy Hour+ to be held at the RACV City Club in the Pool Room.  Any members from other branches who are in Melbourne at that time are more than welcome.

Our Occasional Guest on this occasion will be Dave Sabben.  David served as 12 Platoon’s commander in one of Australia's most intense battles of the Vietnam War – the Battle of Long Tan.  At 21 years old, it was an experience he would never forget.  Meet Dave to discuss his latest book Mentions in Despatches an Infantry Platoon in Vietnam, June 66 - Jun 67, a day-by-day account of an Infantry Platoon in the first year of the Australian Task Force at Nui Dat in Vietnam and secure your signed copy.

 

Come along, meet Dave, catch up with old mates and colleagues and meet new.

The afternoon will commence at 1400 hrs finishing up at 1800 hrs.  Come and go as you please.  There will be bar snacks and drinks at bar prices. A $5 note to the Treasurer on the day will gain entry.  


We look forward to connecting on the 24th.

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