Royal Australian Artillery Historical Society

of Western Australia (Inc.)

 

 

The Royal Australian Artillery Historical Society of Western Australia (Inc) was formed in 1988 with the aim of "providing a self perpetuating organisation for the development and maintenance of artillery heritage within Western Australia." The principal effort of the Society has been the opening of the wartime tunnels associated with the Leighton 6 inch Gun Battery. The Governor of Western Australia, Major General Michael Jeffery, AC, MC, officially opened the facility in November 1997. Known as the Leighton Battery Heritage Site, the facilities are open for conducted tours by arrangement. The wartime activities at this site were related to the Coast Artillery Branch, therefore the displays of photographs and memorabilia are oriented mainly to that Branch. Western Australia's Artillery history dates back to 1872.  Why don't you join us in preserving this area of our past?  Membership is open to anyone supporting its aims. The Society sponsors the following programmes: Research library Oral history Conservation Photographic Archives  Historical Collection of Artillery weapons and memorabilia.

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COMMITTEE  2013 / 2014 President                               David Carter Vice President                       VACANT Secretary                               VACANT Treasurer                               John Blylevens Curator                                   Neil Lodge Special Projects Co-ordinator    Don Rae Assist. Sec/Treas                   Phil Rowston Committee member              Matthew Adams Committee member               Basil Twine Newsletter                              John O'Brien Hon Auditor                            Hugh Zimmerman

 

NOTICE BOARD ANZAC DAY – 25 April 2013 March through Perth Form up time will be at 0900hrs. Please refer to The West Australian for location details for this year’s march. Please remember to wear your beret. All are invited to attend the Anzac Day function at Hobbs Artillery Park after the parade. Details to follow via website, email or mail out   LEIGHTON BATTERY OPEN DAYS The Leighton Battery Heritage Site is open on a regular basis  every Sunday of the month  from 10.00 a.m. to 3.00 p.m. with tours of the tunnels every half hour.   COST: Adults $7.00 and Children (6 - 16 y.o.) $2.00.  No Concessions and we can not accept Credit Cards. RAAHS BUSY BEES 2013 26th Jan     23th Feb     23th Mar     27th Apr 25tth May     29th Jun     27th Jul     31st Aug 28tth Sep     26th Oct    30th Nov     28th Dec

ENQUIRIES: Tel  92694544
Post Office Box 881 Claremont
WA 6910
AUSTRALIA
email info@artillerywa.org.au

The LEIGHTON BATTERY HERITAGE SITE

Last Updated 18 March 2013
Webmaster,  John O'Brien
email: obees@upnaway.com