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14 Jul 2019

Scholarships. Children and Grandchildren of Veterans

Defence Families of Australia
 
AVCAT scholarships are for the children and grandchildren of veterans.

 Long Tan Bursaries are for the children and grandchildren of Vietnam veterans.

These scholarships provide up to $4000 per year, for three years, to full-time students at university, TAFE college or registered training organisation.

Applications for the 2020 AVCAT scholarships and the Long Tan Bursary open on August 18, Vietnam Veteran’s Day, and close 31 October 2019.

To be eligible a student must be the child, stepchild, foster child or grandchild of an ex-serving Australian veteran.

Scholarships are awarded to students based on financial need, academic merit and circumstances. 

Visit www.avcat.org.au for more information.

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07 Jul 2019

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25 Feb 2019

Hobart. 2019 Commemoration of the Battle of Britain.

  

 

Fighter Squadrons
 

 
The Fighter Squadrons Branch of the RAAF Association (NSW Division)


 
A Spitfire does a victory roll over the White Cliffs of Dover 

A Gathering of Eagles 
ON THE 
Anniversary of 
The Battle of Britain 
A National Commemoration 
of 
Air Power 
and Air Forces 
Hobart, Tasmania 
13th, 14th, 15th September 2019 

INVITATION

The Royal Australian Air Force Association, Tasmania Division, extends to all Royal Australian Air Force members, past and present and their guests an invitation to attend ‘A Gathering of Eagles’ to be held in Hobart on Saturday 14th and Sunday 15th of September 2019 to commemorate the deeds and sacrifices of the Royal Australian Air Force, the Royal Air Force, Allied and all Air Forces in all conflicts past and present. 

WELCOME HAPPY HOUR 
Friday 13th September at the RAAF Memorial Centre, 61 Davey Street, Hobart at 1700-2130hrs. Drinks and Snacks. Dress: Casual. 

REMEMBRANCE SERVICE 
Saturday 14th September at St David’s Cathedral, 23 Murray Street, Hobart at 1400hrs. Dress: RAAF 1A Uniform or Lounge Suit with full size medals. PLEASE NOTE THE EARLIER START TIME OF 2PM 


DINING IN NIGHT 
Saturday 14th of September at The Elwick Function Centre, Elwick Park - 1900hrs for 1930hrs. 
Cost $105.00 each all inclusive. Dress: RAAF Winter Mess Dress, Dinner Suit or Lounge Suit (with miniatures). 
Guest Speaker: TBC 


CENOTAPH SERVICE and WREATH LAYING 
Sunday 15th September at the Cenotaph, Hobart Domain at 1100hrs. Full size medals. 
Commemorative Address: TBC 

BARBECUE LUNCHEON 
Sunday 15th September at the RAAF Memorial Centre, 61 Davey Street, Hobart at 1215hrs.  (no charge) 


RAAF SUPPORT 
The Australian Flying Corps and Royal Australian Air Force Association is most grateful to the Chief of Air Force, for the provision of RAAF support to these commemorative activities. 

The RAAF Association also acknowledges the valuable contribution given by the Commanding Officer and Members of No 29 (City of Hobart) Squadron. 


ACCOMMODATION 

Special rates have been offered by the following – please request the 'Battle of Britain Sep 18' rate when booking: 

  • The Old Woolstore Apartment Hotel: 
        Phone: 03 6235 5355 Email:  reservations@oldwoolstore.com.au 

  • Hadley’s Orient Hotel: 
        Phone: 03 6237 2999 Email:  reservations@hadleyshotel.com.au 

  • Salamanca Inn: 
        Phone: 03 6223 3300 Email:  info@salamancainn.com.au 

CONTACT DETAILS 

If you are interested in obtaining further details about these events, contact the State Secretary, RAAF Association, Tasmania Division at: 

Address:      61 Davey Street, Hobart, 7001 
Phone:       03 6234 3862 (Wed 10am - 3pm) a message bank is active during non-attendance times 
      Email:        secretary@raafatas.org.au 

Chairman Battle of Britain Planning Committee: - AVM P J Scully AO (0402 274 163) 
      Coordinator/State Secretary: - Ms D Coulson (0484 018 787) 

Bookings, accompanied by the amount of the subscription, are essential. Members may make a direct credit to the Association Account – RAAF Association Tasmania Division WESTPAC Bank BSB 037-001 Account 100766 or by cheque payable to the ‘RAAF Association Tasmania Division’ and sent to the Association at 61 Davey Street, Hobart, TAS, 7000.

     

 


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