Governor recognizes "39'ers", 70th Anniversary of the start of WW2

Alex Blair (RIP) · #1 02-07-09, 18:53

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Originally Posted by Pedr

Just some closer pictures of the gear.

Bigger images emailled on PM request.

Pedr

Looks like a lot of condensation under the truck..must be from the air conditioning...
Nice stuff..

Darian Carn · #2 02-07-09, 18:59

Air Conditioning !! We wish.

We were requested to bring a Drip Tray with us to prevent any possible staining of the gravel driveway.

The "shiny condensation" means that it's not dripping!

A good day was had.

Regards,

Darian.

Tony Smith · #3 02-07-09, 19:10

Would 5000, aka Miss Adelaide, have marked the lawns much? It grows back, doesn't it?

Pedr · #4 03-07-09, 01:35

Are you kidding Tony,

The Barossa Light Horse Historical Association were also supposed to attend the event, but presumably due to the weather and the way horses are in wind, decided to pull out of the event.

The representative for Government House, a lady I think called Jeanette said " Keep off the grass with your trucks, and especially - and I don't care what happens, keep the horses off the grass!"

My thoughts, as yours - It's only grass....It'll grow back.

Pedr

Alex Blair (RIP) · #5 03-07-09, 02:50

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pedr

Are you kidding Tony,

The Barossa Light Horse Historical Association were also supposed to attend the event, but presumably due to the weather and the way horses are in wind, decided to pull out of the event.

The representative for Government House, a lady I think called Jeanette said " Keep off the grass with your trucks, and especially - and I don't care what happens, keep the horses off the grass!"

My thoughts, as yours - It's only grass....It'll grow back.

Pedr

Maybe the lady meant "No smoking that crazy electric lettuce"..rather than "stay of the bleedin' lawn"...
Did any one ask for clarification..??

Bob Moseley (RIP) · #6 04-07-09, 09:44

Well done guys, but I hope you had permission from "Captain Mainwaring".

Bob

Scrivo18 · #7 05-07-09, 11:54

Hi Everyone

I have just gotten home from Horsham where they had a reserve forces day, and also recognised 3 of the 39er's from that district.
There was agroup of light horse, I think 6 or 7 horses, 6 Austin Champs, about 6 jeeps including mine, a Austin ute of sometype, a Stuart M3 tank with no Turret and a V8 engine, several modern Australian army vehicles, my halftrack and two bren Carriers, on #444 very early and my own carrier.

What was very special was that 2 of the 39er's were Bren carrier driver's and had seen active service with Bren's in Syria and at El Alemain. I felt very proud to have been able to take the carrier to the display and have spoken to both of these gentleman.

I will try to get some photo's organised.

Tim