101 Wksp
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Hello
Fellow 101ers,
On Friday
the 23rd of April members of 101 Fd Wksp association attended a
BBQ and then ceremonial opening of the 101 arch at 101 Fd Wksp Robertson Bks
Darwin.
The
opening address was given by Maj Ian Cook Oc wksp followed by Brig David
O�Brien former Oc of the wksp, Gary Hodges then gave a brief history of the
original arch. Also in attendance was Corps RSM, & NT Hon Colonel.
All
members of the wksp were in attendance along with 12 association members and
their partners, included in this group was Rod Girvan ex 101er and builder
of the replica arch.
Association members were treated to a tour of 1 Armd Regt Wksp and a close
up look at the Abrams Tank, on returning to 101 wksp a spanners club was
held at which time Gary Hodges presented the 1983 Or�s brass bell from 101
Fd Wksp Ingleburn to L/cpl Petersen on behalf of the wksp.
Gary also
displayed photo�s of 101 Pucka, Vietnam & Ingleburn for the diggers to
view.
We then
invited the wksp to march on ANZAC day with association members behind the
unit banner.
On ANZAC
day 50-60 diggers dressed in smart suits looking very professional marched
with us through the streets of Darwin, and I must say I have never seen a
better looking group, the unit is in good hands.
Our group
was led by Mark Adamson [101 Vietnam Vet] and L/cpl Petersen [Wksp Craftsman
of the year].
After the
march the diggers were invited to join us for a drink and drink they did all
bloody day it was wonderful, we are all very proud of the wksp members and
the wonderful job they are doing in a difficult environment.
Gary
Hodges
The 101 Arch
Ceremony will be held at Robertson Bks Darwin on Friday 23 April 2010 at 3pm
after a lunchtime BBq at the unit. The Commanding Officer of the Brigade
will be attending this historic ceremony. All members and partners are
welcome to attend. Transport from Darwin city to the unit and back will be
provided.
On
ANZAC day members can march in Darwin as a unit with our own banner.
To enter Robertson Bks your name
must be on the attendance list, contact Gary Hodges.
Gary Hodges
President
101 Wksp Association
0415764069
Added
3/06/2009
The 101 Arch has now been transported to
101 wksp coy Darwin where the unit will do the finishing touches then erect
the arch ready for an official opening at a date to be advised.
Added
12/05/2009
The 101 Wksp Arch has now been completed and painted we are waiting on
transport to take it to Darwin.
opening ceremony, I do not expect this to happen in the near future with the
units heavy workload for this year.
Gary Garfield Hodges
President
101 Wksp Association
0415764069
had a reunion dinner at the Gold Coast Casino, also the next day a
BBQ was held at Burleigh Town Tavern. A total of 138 attended the
dinner including 45 partners and family members.
Added
28/04/2009
The dinner had a display
of memorabilia and a presentation to six 101 Inf Wksp Puckapunyal
members. The food was great the company was better and a good time
had by all.
The Lunchtime BBQ was
well attended with 70 plus members and guest, I have never cooked so
much food on one BBQ before and once again everybody had a great
time.
Some of our members
thought they were 18 again and rocked on into the night, well done
boys.
We had a number of
members attending for the first time, just to mention a few Pat
Fergusson, Graeme Ramsden, Brian Tingwell, Frank Millerick, Mike
Hill, Harry Cole, the six Pucka boys and many others.
Another reunion will be
held in approximately 2 years Victoria looks good at this stage.
Cheers
Gary Garfield Hodges
Added
20/11/2008
Our 101 Arch project is underway the materials have been purchased, the
manufacturing to begin in December. Col Smith [101 Vietnam] is still struggling
to recover from his motorcycle accident he has been moved to Brisbane Princess
Alexandra Hospital and will be there for the next few months. He is on the 5th
floor ward 5D Bed 35.4 you can ring the ward on 0732402136.
Added
17/09/2008
The 101 wksp arch
project is well under way the money to build this arch has been raised by
donation; work is due to commence soon at Rod Girvan Engineering we hope to have
a time frame for the build and erection of the arch in the near future.
I would like to
thank all who donated to this wonderful project and invite you to the official
opening at 101 wksp coy Darwin the date will depend on construction time,
transport and unit commitments.
While at 101 wksp
coy BBQ at the 50th reunion I came across our 1TF Rugby shield it was
in a bad way and needed refurbishing so I borrowed it from the unit and JOHN
NINNES volunteered to get it refurbished at his own expense thankyou John it is
now back to it�s former glory and will be presented back to the wksp.
While in
Townsville having dinner with some 101ers a young man approached me with a bag
and said this belongs to 101 wksp it contained a brass bell engraved 101 fd wksp
OR�s club 1983.
I hope to present
this bell back to the OR�s in Darwin.
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Added
09/05/2010
Gary Garfield Hodges
President
101 Wksp Association
0415764069