The Secretary of the Charters Towers Branch of the 31st Inf. Bn. Assoc., Vic Nichol, had previously extended an invitation to all of our members to celebrate the Hundredth Birthday of fellow member Norm Snell (19th Jan 2024). The celebration was in the form of a Tree Planting Ceremony at the Walking Track area at the bottom of Charters Towers Hill in association with the Charters Towers Regional Council and the RSL Charters Towers Sub Branch. The ceremony to be followed by a cake and refreshments at the RSL.
Vic has sent us a brief description of the day and included the pictures below:
Re Norm's centenary, The Charters Towers Council organised a Tree Planting Ceremony with a plaque. and a Guard of Honour was provided by 10FSB Townsville. The reception at the RSL was attended by approx. 75 people including representatives from the 31st Assoc., State and District RSL. And the Cake was provided by the Local council. Norm received congratulatory telegrams and well wishes from the King and Queen, the Governor General, the Prime minister and Government Representatives. The 31st Bn Assoc. and the RSL presented Norm with Birthday Certificates. The event was well done and was most enjoyable. Regards, Vic -
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Norm with honour Guard at the Tree Planting
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Norm With Honour Guard
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Norm with Honour Guard
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Norm’s Message from King Charles and Queen Camilla
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Norm’s 100th Birthday Cake
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Norm with Certificates of Congratulations, Family and Friends