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Hervey Bay Independent : 25th September 2014
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A few good memories NOW STOCKING CHARLIE BEARS Every little creation from Charlie Bears has been lovingly hand made with the greatest attention to detail An original “mess hall” built for army personnel serving in the Vietnam War will bring back a few rare good memories. The steel shed, which stayed in storage at Wallangarra army depot for 45 years until Toogoom RSL members dug it out and put it together on a parcel of land leased from Fraser Coast Council. Eli Waters Shopping Centre | Open Mon-Sat 7am PHONE 4194 0788 A-la-Carte or All You Can Eat Buffet Ph: 07 4125 1233 Lunch Special Home Delivery It now stands as a memorial dedicated to those who have served in war and will be open to the public as a war museum and community workshop when completed. A team of soldiers from the 21st Field Construction Engineers, Brisbane, erected the 1960’s era military barracks in near proximity to the Community Hall. 4 402 Esplan T Torq nade quay (cnr Tav e, vistock k St) c www.chinaworld.com.au D china orld awo drestaurant This is the result of the passion and commitment by Toogoom RSL Sub Branch President Ken Higgins, who wanted d memories NOW STOCKING CHARLIE BEARS Every little creation from Charlie Bears has been lovingly hand made with the greatest attention to detail An original “mess h ood memories NOW STOCKING CHARLIE BEARS Every little creation from Charlie Bears has been lovingly hand made with the greatest attention to detail An original “mess hall” built for army personnel serving in the Vietnam War will bring back a few rare good memories. The steel shed, which stayed in storage at Wallangarra army depot for 45 years until Toogoom RSL members dug it out and put it together on a parcel of land leased from Fraser Coast Council. Eli Waters Shopping Centre | Open Mon-Sat 7am PHONE 4194 0788 A-la-Carte or All You Can Eat Buffet Ph: 07 4125 1233 Lunch Special Home Delivery It now stands as a memorial dedicated to those who have served in war and will be open to the public as a war museum and community workshop when completed. A team of soldiers from the 21st Field Construction Engineers, Brisbane, erected the 1960’s era military barracks in near proximity to the Community Hall. 4 402 Esplan T Torq nade quay (cnr Tav e, vistock k St) c www.chinaworld.com.au D china orld awo drestaurant This is the result of the passion and commitment by Toogoom RSL Sub Branch President Ken Higgins, who wanted Toogoom Toogoom RSL Sub Branch members, Dennis Williams, Peter Streete, James Clarey and Ken Higgins inside the old “mess hall” originally built for troops in Vietnam. own. The shed has brought back memories for the Vietnam Vet. He remembers throwing darts when he wasn’t out in the jungle gathering information behind enemy lines. “I have some fantastic memories from inside these sheds - not so good outside them,” he said. “Our mess hall was called Seldom Seen Inn, few good memories NOW STO good memories NOW STOCKING CHARLIE BEARS Every little creation from Charlie Bears has been lovingly hand made with the greatest attention to detail An original “mess hall” built for army personnel serving in the Vietnam War will bring back a few rare good memories. The steel shed, which stayed in storage at Wallangarra army depot for 45 years until Toogoom RSL members dug it out and put it together on a parcel of land leased from Fraser Coast Council. Eli Waters Shopping Centre | Open Mon-Sat 7am PHONE 4194 0788 A-la-Carte or All You Can Eat Buffet Ph: 07 4125 1233 Lunch Special Home Delivery It now stands as a memorial dedicated to those who have served in war and will be open to the public as a war museum and community workshop when completed. A team of soldiers from the 21st Field Construction Engineers, Brisbane, erected the 1960’s era military barracks in near proximity to the Community Hall. 4 402 Esplan T Torq nade quay (cnr Tav e, vistock k St) c www.chinaworld.com.au D china orld awo drestaurant This is the result of the passion and commitment by Toogoom RSL Sub Branch President Ken Higgins, who wanted Toogoom RSL Sub Branch members, Dennis Williams, Peter Streete, James Clarey and Ken Higgins inside the old “mess hall” originally built for troops in Vietnam. own. The shed has brought back memories for the Vietnam Vet. He remembers throwing darts when he wasn’t out in the jungle gathering information behind enemy lines. “I have some fantastic memories from inside these sheds - not so good outside them,” he said. “Our mess hall was called Seldom Seen Inn, time.” time.” The shed arrived in the same packing crates used when the barracks were shipped to Vietnam on HMAS Sydney for soldiers’ accommodation and recreational facilities. The panels from the crates will line the interior of the shed. Local tradies have assisted throughout the construction process, which includes toilet and shower facilities. The completed project will include a Memorial Walk and gardens, of which donations of plants, pots, rocks, and pavers are being sought. An opening day is planned for around ANZAC Day next year. “This is a unique shed, built for war zones in the tropics,” Ken said. “It’s built strong to withstand attacks so it is certainly cyclone proof.” Donations of plants, pots and landscaping materials are being sought to complete the grounds (left) and branch president Ken Higgins with the boys from 21st Field Construction. Keep track of ‘People’s Plan’ HERVEY BAY Level 1, 15 Torquay Road, Pialba Phone 4194 4600 e herveybay@sarinarusso.com.au MARYBOROUGH Suite 4, 146 Bazaar Street, Maryborough Phone 4121 9100 e maryborough@sarinarusso.com.au Bistro AUBERGINE SUPERB DINING AT THE PERFECT LOCATION HERVEY BAY BOAT HARBOUR IN MANTRA Fraser Coast families will be able to track the progress of the 30-year Queensland Plan and the delivery of key initiatives online where the government will progressively add new actions as they are developed over time. Maryborough electorate MP Anne Maddern said the “People’s Plan’ would guide the government’s actions in ensuring that Queensland was the best place to live, work and raise a family. She said the $20 million program was just one of many Newborn Photography with that would be rolled out across the state to complete the vision that Queenslanders provided through the plan. The Queensland Plan and the Government’s Response to the Plan can be accessed at www. queenslandplan.qld.gov.au. GET YOUR FULL DIGITAL EDITION Download the App today! 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