Good to note that you are still active in your pursuit of items relating to PNG’s war history.
I worked with you at DASF during 1967 through 1969 prior to my posting to Vudal Ag. College. In 1969 my wife and I live in Hobart.
I am reading a book I’m sure you will be aware of, The Fight for Australia by Roland Perry. Finding it very interesting, and I feel guilty that I was not more aware of the incredible efforts of our soldiers and airmen during my days in PNG, as you obviously were.
Greetings John
Of course I remember you, when you were the Supply Officer. In a position of which I was extremely envious of you, as I was stuck in Accounts! Apparently my previous employment in a bank was a blot on my record! Fortunately, Roy Turner (with whom I was in contact a number of years back) who played with the Freebeats, resigned so that the band could move to New Caledonia. I then moved into his job as Property Officer – at least until the re-organisation.
Not quite sure what you meant when you wrote that “in 1969 my wife and I live in Hobart”, I am sure the year is wrong. 1969 you were indeed at Vudal, at least according to the Staff Posting List I have.
We went finish in 1988. I moved across to the National Museum in 1978 to establish a War Branch which ultimately became the Department of Modern History within the National Museum.
I found it hard to obtain employment on my return – fortunately my wife had no problems. The usual excuse was that I was over-qualified. BS!
We have two daughters, the eldest born on Moresby in 1979, the second in Redcliffe in 1983 due to complications. Both are now married, and we have a grandson and grand-daughter from the eldest. The youngest is yet to produce anything although give her time as she only got married last September!
Our address is landahoy@netspace.net.au should you wish to write direct. Can send you some old pictures of Moresby in the late 1960s if you are interested.
Nice catching up, although I had a problem where to find your last Post.
Cheers
Bruce
Hi Bruce
Good to note that you are still active in your pursuit of items relating to PNG’s war history.
I worked with you at DASF during 1967 through 1969 prior to my posting to Vudal Ag. College. In 1969 my wife and I live in Hobart.
I am reading a book I’m sure you will be aware of, The Fight for Australia by Roland Perry. Finding it very interesting, and I feel guilty that I was not more aware of the incredible efforts of our soldiers and airmen during my days in PNG, as you obviously were.
Hope all goes well
John McManus
Greetings John
Of course I remember you, when you were the Supply Officer. In a position of which I was extremely envious of you, as I was stuck in Accounts! Apparently my previous employment in a bank was a blot on my record! Fortunately, Roy Turner (with whom I was in contact a number of years back) who played with the Freebeats, resigned so that the band could move to New Caledonia. I then moved into his job as Property Officer – at least until the re-organisation.
Not quite sure what you meant when you wrote that “in 1969 my wife and I live in Hobart”, I am sure the year is wrong. 1969 you were indeed at Vudal, at least according to the Staff Posting List I have.
We went finish in 1988. I moved across to the National Museum in 1978 to establish a War Branch which ultimately became the Department of Modern History within the National Museum.
I found it hard to obtain employment on my return – fortunately my wife had no problems. The usual excuse was that I was over-qualified. BS!
We have two daughters, the eldest born on Moresby in 1979, the second in Redcliffe in 1983 due to complications. Both are now married, and we have a grandson and grand-daughter from the eldest. The youngest is yet to produce anything although give her time as she only got married last September!
Our address is landahoy@netspace.net.au should you wish to write direct. Can send you some old pictures of Moresby in the late 1960s if you are interested.
Nice catching up, although I had a problem where to find your last Post.
Cheers
Bruce