Sgt Richard opened the meeting and welcomed guest speaker Michael Costigan
President Jim
reported on his two busy days at Toowoomba for PETS, although he still has a bit of fog to clear from his head.
He met a lot of people, and learnt something new.
What do you see as your role as president?
He met a lot of people, and learnt something new.
What do you see as your role as president?
Board meeting yesterday
DV Phones – $1000 donated
Richard Introduced guest speaker Michael Costigan.
Michael’s parents, essentially “found“ the Centaur.
Joseph – grandfather
4:10 am 1943 – 268, lives lost
No one knew where the remains where, and Michael’s mother Erica decided to devote time to finding the answers.
Joseph – grandfather
4:10 am 1943 – 268, lives lost
No one knew where the remains where, and Michael’s mother Erica decided to devote time to finding the answers.
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David Mearns to Erica
1967 – Rotary involvement
1943, Michael’s father, Brian was a 10-year-old. He met Sister Savage, a survivor from the thinking
1993– Park still there - Anzac Day was down to 23 people.
Our mum was an associate member of the RSL (females couldn’t formally join) She formed a committee. “Where is it?“ Met relations and children.
“Centaur family“
1943, Michael’s father, Brian was a 10-year-old. He met Sister Savage, a survivor from the thinking
1993– Park still there - Anzac Day was down to 23 people.
Our mum was an associate member of the RSL (females couldn’t formally join) She formed a committee. “Where is it?“ Met relations and children.
“Centaur family“
$4 million to find the ship from the Federal Government.
Courier Mail and Channel 7 and 9 reported the wreck found, but they were wrong.
David Mears – oceanographer.
Mum and dad to Government House
Land at Maleny.
1943 saw flash
Between tree and shed 5°
Gear lost in bad weather cost $1.8 million, but there was a second attempt and the wreckage was found in 2009
2013. A O to Erica She had devoted 35 years.
Two trees were planted.
The memorial used to be fenced
Dad‘s idea – walk to the Cenotaph plaques.
Three councils said no.
Sunshine Coast Regional Council said yes.
Some plaques are specifically related to the Centaur.
Deborah – grants
Richard – stainless steel Anchor.
Mum and dad to Government House
Land at Maleny.
1943 saw flash
Between tree and shed 5°
Gear lost in bad weather cost $1.8 million, but there was a second attempt and the wreckage was found in 2009
2013. A O to Erica She had devoted 35 years.
Two trees were planted.
The memorial used to be fenced
Dad‘s idea – walk to the Cenotaph plaques.
Three councils said no.
Sunshine Coast Regional Council said yes.
Some plaques are specifically related to the Centaur.
Deborah – grants
Richard – stainless steel Anchor.
Jim thanked Michael
Directors
Debrorah & Jim meeting at the RSL Friday, 13:00 hours. RSL, chaplain and historian.
James – “so significant“
Darryl asked for support for the Melanoma March.
Changeover will be informal and fun
11th of April. Vocational Visit.
James – “so significant“
Darryl asked for support for the Melanoma March.
Changeover will be informal and fun
11th of April. Vocational Visit.
Sergeant Richard “the important part“ of the meeting according to Richard.
Jim, thanked Renae
Richard stuffed up the Sergeants session so much she had to find himself.
Ian saved the day.
Jim, thanked Renae
Richard stuffed up the Sergeants session so much she had to find himself.
Ian saved the day.
Next meeting – Terry Landsberg.
Chair Renae.
Door is Ian
Introduction is Roger
Chair Renae.
Door is Ian
Introduction is Roger
Courtesy Courier Mail - take that Denmark!