Posts Tagged ‘Col Ralph Honner’
Stan Bisset Legend of Kokoda has passed away
October 6th, 2010 | Author: Jim the Backpacker
It is with great sadness that we note the passing away of Stan Bisset, aged 98 years of age.
In the weeks, months and years to come, many new stories will be written about this wonderful man, his life, his exploits. All the men who fought along the Kokoda Track were brave, heroic men, but at anytime in lifes journey where ever a group of men are gathered together, some will always stand taller than the others. Stan was such a man.
All who have had the pleasure of knowing Stan were enriched by the experience. He will be missed, but will always remain an inspiration to everyone who truly values mateship, endurance, courage and sacrifice.
For all of us at Back Track, our office staff and field guides, we will always have a special spot within are hearts for Stan. He was an inspiration and our hero. He will always remain so.
We extend our deepest sympathy to his wife Gloria, their 4 children Jim, Sally,Holly and Tom, step daughter Ros and his four grandchildren.
Lest we forget.
Kokoda 2/14th Australian Infantry Battalion Association 28th Annual Reunion 29 July 2010
May 13th, 2010 | Author: Jim the Backpacker
Thursday 29th July 2010
Members of the 39th Battalion, family and friends will also be attending.
39th Battalion at Menari
This is a wonderful day to meet some of the veterans you would have read about who fought along the Kokoda Track. It’s an informal fun day, with the bar opening at 10.30am for drinks at public bar prices. Lunch will follow at 12.00 noon. There will be interesting guest speakers and you should aim to arrive for early drinks or by lunchtime. If you need to get away straight after lunch that is no problem as many will have to go back to work. I think you will find the reunion very interesting and a wonderful experience.
Cost to be confirmed but last year was $35 per person which includes lunch.
Venue - Riverside Function Rooms, 50 Oxlade Drive, New Farm
Parking available in Oxlade Drive as well as Merthyr Bowls Club adjacent to Riverside.
LUNCH MENU
Grilled breast of chicken served in tarragon & mushroom sauce; OR
Steak Dianne- tender steak served with a rich Dianne sauce.
All meals served with pear potatoes, cauliflower au gratin, beans and carrots.
Dessert
Fruit salad with ice cream, followed by tea & coffee
If you wish to attend please contact me on 07 3850 7600 or jim@backtrack.com.au before 20 July 2010
or
you can send a cheque in favor of “2/14th Battalion Assoc. Q’land Branch”
Trevor Pryor
13 Townley Drive
North Lakes Qld 4509
Ensure you print clearly the First names and Surnames of those attending. Your names will be on the list at the door on your arrival.
Annual Oration Dinner Lt Col Ralph Honner DSO MC
April 18th, 2010 | Author: Jim the Backpacker
Sydney 29th October 2010
Every year the Kokoda Track Foundation conducts this special fund raising dinner and you are cordially invited to attend.
Honner is of course, the legendary commander of the 39th Militia Battalion that fought so couragiously on the Kokoda Track.
Born 17 August 1904 and died 15 May 1994, Honner was a true inspiration to all who had the pleasure of knowing him. The soldiers under his command on the Kokoda Track always spoke of him with the deepest respect and affection. He was a great man and a great army officer.The Annual Oration Dinner is always a very popular gala event attended by Kokoda veterans, trekkers, historians, celebrities and supporters of the Kokoda Track Foundation. A memorable night is guaranteed.
I’ll keep you posted with details of costs and venue as information comes to hand.