Offical Opening of the
Ninth Battalions
Memorial Museum
Saturday 24 July 2010 |
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The new Ninth Battalions Museum will be officially opened on Saturday 24 July 2010. The Service will commence at 10.00am and will be followed by a BBQ lunch at the National Memorial Walk. MAJGEN Jim Molan AO, DSC Rtd will give the main address.
The 9 RAR Museum Collection is an integral part of the Ninth Battalions Museum and we have one room set aside for the display of our memorabilia.
9 RAR members are cordially invited to attend this most significant event. To allow for seating and catering would you please advise of your intention to attend by 16 July 2010.
More information will be posted on the website within the next two weeks.
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ANZAC Day 2010 Brisbane
There are a series of photos on the photo sharing website for you to view. (From Dan and Bruce) They show the Dawn Service at the National Memorial Walk, the March in Brisbane and the post march reunion in the city. There were 30 members who marched and our group was led out by Bruce Sutherland. It was great to have the sons of three of our members march with us.
See full report in the next Niner News.
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At the National Memorial Walk, the wreath was laid by Dawn on behalf of Barry. |
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Photos of Family Get Together Mar 2010
There are 7 photos of the recent get together up on the photo sharing website for you to view. Photos were taken by Barry.
Click on link photos>> ... ..........Added 22 April |
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Changes to website
You will have noticed some minor changes to the website.
* If you are are purchasing merchandise or are renewing membership or are joining as a new member, you now have the option of paying by Direct Deposit. See details on the Merchandise Page or the Membership page. Note: please make sure you put in your name and state so the details and money can be linked easily.
* We are now proposing to upload the previous two Niner News for reference - see the new item on the left menu. This does not include the current Niner News Issue.
* The main menu above has changed to now include Merchandise as a separate segment.
If you have any other suggestions please email me with your ideas. ........added 14 April 2010 |
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New Payment Methods
If you wish to purchase Merchandise or to renew your Membership or to join as a new Member, you now have the option of making the payment by Direct Deposit. See full details on the Membership page>> in About Us OR see details on the Merchandise page>>
......... 14 April 2010
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Passing Parade
The funeral of one of our members Kenneth (Jock) Smith was held at the Bayside Memorial Gardens, Nikenbah on 03 March 2010. Many of our members attended to pay tribute to Ken and support the family in the celebrations of his life. All present laid a poppy on the casket to honour his memory.
See full story in next Niner News.

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Biennial General Meeting 2009
The BGM was conducted on 6 December 2009. Barry was elected as President for another term. The new committee was also elected with all standing again except Garry and Jack. |
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9 RAR Museum Collection
As part of the Museum Collection we have received many photographs and slides. We have commenced to upload these photos onto a photo sharing website. The first few are now available for you to access. View the list at Historical Photos>> |
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