31st Battalion Association (Brisbane Branch) Secretary Mick James reports on the attendance at this year’s Commemoration. Over to Mick:

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Attended a Commemoration of the Battle of Sanananda fought by 49th Battalion in PNG in WW2, at Geebung RSL last Sunday (7th Dec 2025) with President Tony Wadeson & Member Vince Koch.

49 Bn Association President Paul Woodward gave a short description of the Battle, the Ode was recited, & Wreaths were laid. Tony Wadeson laid a wreath on behalf of 31st Battalion Association . Photo of Paul addressing attendees & Tony, Vince & myself against the Commemorative Wall with a photo of 31st Bn digger Billy Sing in the wall between Vince & myself. An enjoyable lunch followed

31st Bn Assoc (Brisbane Branch) Members Tony Wadeson, Vincent Koch and Mick James

At the Commemorative Wall with Photo of Billy Sing on Wall

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49th Bn Assoc President Paul Woodward delivering a brief talk on the Battle of Sanananda

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Laying of a 31st Bn Assoc Wreath by Tony Wadeson President of Brisbane Branch