OTU ASSOCIATION

VICTORIAN CHAPTER

OTU VICTORIAN CHAPTER – PARTICIPATION IN 2023 ANZAC DAY MARCH TO THE

 SHRINE OF REMEMBRANCE

Dear Victorian Scheyvillian, the OTU Association will, once again, be parading as a separate unit in this year’s ANZAC Day march to Melbourne’s Shrine of Remembrance. To all Scheyvillians the march presents an opportunity to be part of this great Australian tradition.

We would be keen indeed to have you join us.

The details are as follows: –

Dress. Suit/Jacket and tie – preferably the OTU tie if possible.

Medals. Please wear all medals you have been awarded.

Assembly. According to the RSL we are to assemble on the South side of Flinders Street at the Western side of Swanston Street at 0915 hrs for 0952 hrs march off.

It is strongly urged we gather at the assembly point by 0900 hrs as the actual march off time has been significantly ahead of that stipulated in recent years.

RSL Marshals will direct you to the precise location. Our contingent will be behind the National Servicemen’s Association.

After the March. We will once again be a having mixed get together after the march. This will be held at the RACV Bistro, RACV Club, 501 Bourke St, Melbourne 1200 hrs for 1230 hrs. (Tel 9944 8888). Enter via the front door. Tram No. 58, caught in St. Kilda Road, will carry marchers from the Shrine to the Club.

A fixed menu, with several choices, has been ordered. Drinks, to be paid individually and separately, will be at bar prices.

The meal will cost $40.00 per head with payment required before the event.

Direct debit details:

Bank: ANZ

BSB: 013304

Acct: 259969777

OTU Association (Victoria) Inc

or, by cheque to “OTU Association, Vic Chapter”

C/- Mr F. Miller

43 Brazilia Drive

Glen Waverley 3150

Please advise A: whether you will be marching and B: whether you (and wife/partner) will be joining us for the luncheon to:

millerfw@netspace.net.au

Mob  0401 140 762

Home   9561 3630

The march presents a great opportunity for our Association and we would urge all who can do so to participate. Please let your OTU Classmates who shared the Scheyville experience know of this. They would be most welcome.

Frank Miller

Chairman, OTU Association

Victorian Chapter.

Dear All,

One of the events being planned in commemoration of the 50th anniversary of the end of Australia’s involvement in the Vietnam War is a Vigil to be held at gravesites and memorials throughout Australia and overseas on 3 August 2023. This would be a great opportunity for Scheyvillians to pay their respects to our graduates who were Killed in Action and also perhaps to those classmates who have passed since.
Our KIA and their gravesites are;
2LT J. Fraser- Nerang QLD
2LT A.D. Jellie- Pasadena SA
2LT T.E. Langlands- Beresfield NSW
2LT I.G. Mathers- Holland Park QLD
2LT D. Paterson- Pasadena SA
2LT K.P. Rinkin- Taree NSW
2LT G.C.Sharp- Tamworth NSW
2LT L.A.Taylor- Box Hill VIC

In addition, we all know of others who have since passed.

We have several months to prepare. Give some thought to how we might be able to pay due homage to our fallen classmates on 3 Aug.
A Vigil at the gravesites of the above would be the least we could do. Perhaps a commemorative gathering locally afterwards.
More can be found on www.vvv.org.au
A worthwhile endeavour.

Regards
Brian Cooper
National Deputy Chair and Commemoration Liaison

Comments and ideas welcome please

Brian Cooper
bctcooper@gmail.com
0418373874

2023 Victorian OTU Dinner

Dear Victorian Scheyvillians, the 2023 Victorian Chapter Dinner is to

be held on Friday 27^th October at the William Angliss Institute of

TAFE restaurant, Melbourne.

Could you please put this in your diaries. Further details will be

made available nearer the event.

We look forward to seeing you there.

Best wishes,

Frank Miller

OTU Association, Victorian Chapter.

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