I had a thought, any members in Australia east-coast interested in meeting up in Canberra for the Rats of Tobruk 1941 exhibition at the AWM, perhaps the 19 October, 6 November 2011 (both Wednesdays) for the curator-led tour. Or meet on a Saturday or Sunday? Any thoughts??????????????? Rats of Tobruk 1941 https://cas.awm.gov.au/screen_img/009514 Australians standing by in a hot section of the front. 009514 2011 marks the 70th anniversary of Australia’s first major battles of the Second World War. These actions and campaigns were fought in the Middle East and the Mediterranean where the three Australian services were continuously in action throughout 1941. The second year of the war had begun with a series of impressive British and Commonwealth successes against the Italians in Libya. Australian troops led the advance. But a rapid German offensive quickly reversed these early victories. All that stopped the Germans’ march on Egypt was the defiant garrison at Tobruk. For eight long months, surrounded by German and Italian forces, the men of the Tobruk garrison, mostly Australians, withstood tank attacks, artillery barrages, and daily bombings. They endured the desert’s searing heat, the bitterly cold nights, and hellish dust storms. They lived in dug-outs, caves, and crevasses. The defenders of Tobruk did not surrender, they did not retreat. Their determination, bravery, and humour, combined with the aggressive tactics of their commanders, became a source of inspiration during some of the war’s darkest days. In so doing, they achieved lasting fame as the “Rats of Tobruk”. This special anniversary exhibition is on display in the Memorial until 16 November 2011. Exhibition dates 18 March 2011 - 16 November 2011 Curator-led tours 12.30 pm – 1.30 pm Third Wednesday of each month. 18 May, 15 June, 20 July, 17 August, 21 September, 19 October, 6 November 2011 Join the exhibition curators for a curator-led tour of this special anniversary exhibition. Please rsvp your interest. Free.
I am interested but the 6th November can't be a third Wednesday, it is a Sunday? The third Wednesday in November is the 16th. Misprint?
I'd love to but the chances of getting a leave pass from the domestic c-in-c are not good. They should have built the capital a bit closer to Adelaide!
I'd love to but the chances of getting a leave pass from the domestic c-in-c are not good. They should have built the capital a bit closer to Adelaide! What have you done wrong recently???
I'd love to but the chances of getting a leave pass from the domestic c-in-c are not good. They should have built the capital a bit closer to Adelaide! Or put another way Biggles, what haven't you been doing right.:p
Third Wednesday of each month. 18 May, 15 June, 20 July, 17 August, 21 September, 19 October, 6 November 2011 Join the exhibition curators for a curator-led tour of this special anniversary exhibition. Please rsvp your interest. Free. 19 Oct and 16 Nov are Wednesdays so a misprint by the AWM. 6 Nov is a Sunday, open to suggestions for a mutually agreeable date if people are interested. We could always ask for a curator-led tour if there are numbers. Last time I was there they had the weapons out for a touch and feel
I'd love to but the chances of getting a leave pass from the domestic c-in-c are not good. They should have built the capital a bit closer to Adelaide! We don’t mind if you wear your blouse
We don’t mind if you wear your blouse You haven't met her! I'm off to finish the house work before i'm caught having a break!
Just remembered I will be working Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, from the end of July. So midweek is out for me. Alzeimers is kicking in.
You haven't met her! I'm off to finish the house work before i'm caught having a break! Let me out! http://t3.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcRmBsTd7nvOdOY_UaBxhkYxXm2QI_lOWsdgqnxCht8LAdaXQPraRg
Monday 31 October???????or around that time That should be okay as The 1st of November is Melbourne Cup Day and a public holiday in Victoria. (Public holiday for a horse race - suffer everyone.)
If you lot do ever get together I would love to see it! Do keep us posted , and take loads of photos.
That should be okay as The 1st of November is Melbourne Cup Day and a public holiday in Victoria. (Public holiday for a horse race - suffer everyone.) This sounds like a good date! Mark
