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  2011 / 2012

President                           Bruce Campbell

Vice President                   David Carter

Secretary                           Stan Davies with Basil Twine Assistance

Treasurer                           Neil Lodge with Basil Twine Assistance

Curator                               Don Rae

Committee members          Basil Twine and Phil Rowston

Media Advisor                   Ray Bird

Special Projects Officer     John Walsh

Newsletter                          John O'Brien

Hon Auditor                        Hugh Zimmerman

NOTICE BOARD GUNNERS’ DAY  SUNDAY NOVEMBER 6, 2011  All Gunners and their families are invited to attend the Annual Gunner’s Day 2011 at Stirling Square Guildford. RV: 1100 hours at St Matthews Church Parade Form up: 1115 hours Guests and families seated at dais: 1115 hours Parade step off:  1130 hours Wreath Laying Ceremony: 1140 hours Gunner’s Day Service in St Matthews Church Afternoon tea and fellowship in Church Hall Parade led by Australian Army Band Perth and the Australian Army Pipes and Drums Perth, Gunners past and present, serving Officers and Soldiers of 7 Fd Bty RAA and Members of the Australian Cadet Corps.   Reviewing Officer: TBA Service will be conducted by Reverend Steve Warren Guests include Members of Parliament, Local Government, R&SL and other Associations.   Enquiries to Hon Secretary Royal Australian Artillery Association Western Australia (Inc): John Blylevens 043 869 5711   Gunner’s Day is a special day for remembrance and a great opportunity to also catch up with Gunner colleagues, let’s see you there. Please spread the word.       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 2011 29th Jan     26th Feb     26th Mar     30th Apr 28tth May     25th Jun     30th Jul     27th Aug 24th Sep    29th Oct     26th Nov    31st Dec     Embroidered Beret Badges The badges are 55mm wide by 40mm high, cost $10. Please send money and details to Secretary RAAA of WA Inc Post Office Box 881 Claremont WA 6910 AUSTRALIA ================================================

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

The LEIGHTON BATTERY HERITAGE SITE

Last Updated 21 March 2011
Webmaster,  John O'Brien
email: obees@upnaway.com