Precious Memories of Yesterday I often try to open that magic door Wishing and hoping for evermore To find you waiting in the shade of our favourite tree Where we would often rest, just you and me Is it so long ago since you went away To me it seems only yesterday Friends tell me […]

The official changing of the wording on one of our icons in New Guinea from “Mateship” to “Friendship” left me clutching for my tranquilisers.. Clearly this was the work of maniacs intent in destroying much of what we value so dearly from yesterday. Even more infuriating is that those responsible are using public money in […]

Training for War One of the latest trends emanating from Canberra is how to enhance Political Correctness via the Armed Forces to higher levels. The military obediently stands to attention as the lash is applied and after the salt has been rubbed into the wounds, does its best to repair the damage. Today there is […]

Mid muffled drums, bugle calls, sobs and cries We fondly recall his soldiering days gone by Weep not for him as we bid a fond farewell There are so many proud deeds of his to tell In peace and war he was always there Standing tall and never reluctant to dare Always were his thoughts […]

The Power of Dreams For soldiers at war, dreams are a powerful way to escape the reality of danger, death and misery which continually linger at their side. There are dreams they share with each other and some they do not. The odds are that their visions are of peaceful times at home and what […]

   My Tough Father and Spoilt Me  My dad lived in the rugged outback a long time ago Where cruel drought was followed by rivers in flooded flow His kitchen was a campfire with dampers in coals still red A rocky mattress on hard ground softened by grass for a bed His clock and compass […]

During the Vietnam War there were many bloody battles involving Australian troops. One such battle occurred in Operation Bribie (named after Bribie Island in Qld) during which diggers encountered a well dug enemy of significant strength.   History records that elements of B company were given the order to attack the entrenched enemy. No easy […]

                                For many, many years I had the honour of being invited to speak with each graduating class at the Royal Military College in Canberra. When it was time for me, regrettably, to say hooroo, I left a final a message […]

Down under, we’re told the age of entitlement is over for all To reduce the debt, “shoulders to the wheel” is the official call Aussie pensioners are quickly seen as an easy touch Thus Canberra plans to steal more of what already isn’t much   Ned Kelly and Robin Hood robbed the rich to give […]

Our Tom, Always on Parade Father Time captures all and it will always be Yet never to be stolen are images of this hero to see Clad with courage, honour, duty first and love of nation Leadership by example was always his station Stand fast as this warrior draped with his beloved flag passes by […]