Charters Towers Branch – Tunnelers Graves Project

Members of the Charters Towers Branch of the 31st Battalion Association hosted a luncheon to commemorate the placement of Plaques on the graves of Wartime Tunnelers who are now buried in the Charters Towers Cemetery. The project was an initiative of the Charters Towers Branch of the Association. The luncheon was attended by members of the Association with wives and partners. Also present were Association President Col (Retd) Greg Stokie, Towvsville Branch President LtCol (Retd) Paul Ellems, Ingham Branch President Capt (Retd) Felix Reitano.

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The project which has been ongoing, has been steered by branch executive members President Raymond Barrett and facilitated by a grant arranged by Secretary/Treasurer and Honorary Association Life Member Vic Nichol.

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Felix Reitano, Vic Nichol, Greg Stokie, Paul Ellems, Raymond Barrett

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Tunnelers Grave

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31st Battalion Assoc – Education Bursaries for – 2025

If you are a financial ex-31^st Battalion Association member or a Widow or widower of an ex-31^st Battalion member, or a current financial supporter or a current serving member of the 31/42 Battalion and you have a child, grand child or great grandchild who has just completed year ten or eleven, please consider having them apply for our bursary. If you are a serving member of 31/42 Battalion who is undertaking trade training or tertiary studies, you could also consider seeking the support of this bursary.

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Two/three Bursaries valued at $300 each, will be awarded on the results obtained in Education and training in Queensland to support continuing education or training. The Bursaries, valued at $300 each, will be awarded to entrants, in order of Merit, as decided by the Executive Committee of the 31^st Battalion Association, Townsville Branch.

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To be eligible you must be:

A descendant or a person under guardianship of a current Financial Member of the 31^st Battalion Association or of a Widow of a former member of the 31^st Battalion Association or,

A current serving member of the 31/42 Battalion and is a financial member of our Association.

The selection criteria will include:

Results in grades 10, 11 or 12, or tertiary education results or, trade training.

Activities undertaken within the community such as sporting or charities or social club work.

A 200 word essay on your aspirations for life and within the community.

And finally, there may be a personal interview with the applicants and their sponsor.

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APPLICATIONS WILL CLOSE ON THE 30^th OCTOBER , 2024.

Gregory Stokie
President
31^st Inf Bn RQR Assoc Inc.

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BURSARY APPLICATION

FULL NAME OF APPLICANT:………………………………………….………………………………….

ADDRESS:……………………………………………………………………….……………………………….

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EMAIL ADDRESS: ……………………………………………..…PH NO: ………………………………

EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION/S :……………………………………………………………….………

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EDUCATIONAL LEVEL:……………………………………………………………………..……………….

FULL NAME OF SPONSOR (PARENT OR GRAND-PARENT OR SERVING MEMBER):

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SERVICE NO:…………………………..BRANCH OF SERVICE:……………………………………..

SIGNATURE OF APPLICANT:

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Please attach supporting documents and return the application and the essay to the Postal Address below or electronically to the Email Address.

31^st Battalion RQR (The Kennedy Battalion) Assoc. Inc.

PO Box 684

TOWNSVILLE.

QLD. 4810

EMAIL: pellems@gmail.com

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Link to Application Below

2024.09.27. 31st Bn RQR Bursary Application

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Colonel Commandant – Royal Queensland Regiment

The following information regarding changes to the the leadership position of Colonel Commandant of the Royal Queensland Regiment have recently been passed on from the Headquarters of 31/42 RQR.

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Brigadier Bruce Scott CSC, ADC (Ret’d) finishes his appointment as Colonel Commandant of the Royal Queensland Regiment this year. During his appointment, Brigadier Scott, showed steadfast leadership in advocating for the Regiment and its members, ensured that the long history of the Regiment is acknowledged, and championed its future.
31/42 RQR thanks Brigadier Scott and wishes him the best for his future endeavours.

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Major General Stephen Porter AO, AM takes on the role of Colonel Commandant this year. 31/42 RQR welcomes him and looks forward to the upcoming years under his leadership. There are challenges ahead but the Royal Queensland Regiment is in a strong position to take them on.

31/42 RQR thanks Brigadier Scott and welcomes Major General Porter.

Brig Bruce Scott CSCADC

Brig Stephen Porter AO AM