There have been changes in the RAAHC Board since the last AIRBURST . Sadly our Honorary Treasurer, Brian Hall has indicated that he will leave us on the 31 March 2021. Brian has done sterling work for the Company as Treasurer and we will be sorry to see him go. Frank Colley has resigned from the Board although he may rejoin at a latter date. Both Brian and Frank have personal reasons for not being able to continue and I am sure that I speak on behalf of all members when I
offer thanks and best wishes for the future.
Their absence has led to a reshuffle of Board responsibilities. Rob Crawford will remain as Secretary but will retain the Collections responsibility. Peter Lawrence will step up as Treasurer with Bill Foxall as Assistant Treasurer. Peter will retain his Australia's Memorial Walk and Sydney Harbour Federation Trust liaison duties.
We are in need of new blood on the Board! The duties of a director are not onerous and by volunteering you can assist in the preservation of Australia's artillery history and heritage. f you have any interest in volunteering in any capacity please give me a call on 0417691741.
ESSENTIAL HISTORY OF EMPLOYMENT OF ARTILLERY FOR AUSTRALIAN GUNNERS
The RAAHC is embarking on a new and exciting project. This project will provide serving gunners of all ranks with a brief, highly accessible, and engaging source of information that presents the basic facts of the history of Australian artillery from the colonial period to well into the 21st century. It is planned that the Essential History will also be made available to the general gunner community.
A project team led by John Cox will work in close contact with the RRAA including the Regimental Committee, the Head of regiment, Australian Army History Unit, a contracted author and a publisher. The author will be funded by the RAAHC with publication through the Army History Unit. It is hoped that the book can be launched on 1 August 2022.
150th Anniversary of Australian Artillery
A joint initiative of the Australian Artillery Association (AAA) and the RAAHC will see the conduct of photo/video/essay contests during 2021.
The details have been launched on the AAA/RAAHC websites and can be seen at by clicking on AAA or RAAHC .
The AAA has for produced and offered for sale a set of medallions in honour of the 150th anniversary. The medallions can be viewed and ordered by clicking on:
RAA Association Victoria is participating in the 15th as follows:
- Static display in concert with the 2/10 Light Battery RAA at the Shrine of Remembrance, Melbourne, for the 150 round salute .
- Point Nepean-plan to provide a static display and possible salute gun
- Queenscliffe- possible firing of black powder historical guns
- Gunner Lunch 3 March 2021 at RACV Club
- Gunner symposiums
- Official Unveiling of the 12 pounder No 370 Armstrong Gun
- Victorian Cocktail event to be held at the same time as the November event in Sydney
RAAHC Book of Days Australian Artillery 1871-2021
The RAAHC has produced a photo book and distributed a free copy for each RAA sub unit. There will be a limited number of these books for sale commencing late March 2021. Keep you eyes on the RAAHC website for order information, meanwhile a Flip Book of the item can be view at BOOK OF DAYS
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Ian Ahearn
Chair RAAHC
