4 Field Regiment (SVN) 'Old Boys' Newsletter - September 2021 Edition

information is available on the Open Arms website www.openarms.gov.au or by phoning 1800 011 046. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Update on information as at 21 Feb. “More detail on the upcoming celebrations. Numbers for the parade, Battery functions and Saturday's displays are not as critical as the Cocktail Evening. We are seeking to secure the Queensland Country Bank Stadium (the Cowboys' home ground). We a proposing a food and 3 hour drink (beer, wine and softdrink) package with the option to purchase stronger drinks. This will likely cost about $100 per head but could be lower if sufficient numbers commit. We will create a Trybooking account for bookings soon. Dress for the Cocktail Evening will be coat and tie for gents and after five for the ladies. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Other activities this year include celebrations of the 150th Anniversary of Australian Artillery. There will be activities in both Canberra and Sydney. On Sunday 1st August there is a service at the RAA National Memorial on Mount Pleasant and a Last Post Ceremony at the AWM. The Sydney event is scheduled for 6 November at Victoria Barracks with more information to follow later. For further information on either event email raa.hor@defence.gov.au ++++++++++++++++++++++++ From John Derbyshire Hi Peter, Thank for the informative summer addition. I know that sometimes people do not appreciate the workload involved with your role as President and editor of the Newsletter. I certainly do. Thanks for your ongoing great work and congrats on a job very well done. It was great to Keith Hall’s article. I hope all the 4 Th Field Regiment “Old Boys” have a