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Invitation to August 2015 monthly meeting

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Returned & Services League of Australia Washington, DC Sub-Branch 1601 Massachusetts Avenue N.W. Washington, DC 20036 Invitation to August monthly meeting When: Thursday August 13, 2015 Time - Noon to 2:00 pm. Where –Amenities room Embassy of Australia, 1601 Massachusetts, Ave., Washington, DC 20036 Guest Speaker: Historian Dr. Tom Julian will talk about World War I. Charge - $15.00, including buffet lunch and sodas. Alcoholic beverages, $2.00 each. Volunteers: As usual, we need a volunteer (or two) to run the bar. R.S.V.P. by noon on Wednesday August 12, 2015, to David Ward on 202-352-8550 or via e-mail at dmward1973 at gmail dot com. Parking: While there is no parking at the Embassy, paid off street parking is available behind and under the Airline Pilots Association- 17th and Mass, and at 15th and Mass (1240 15th street). On street two hour metered parking is also available 2015 monthly meetings - 8 Jan, 12

Battle of Long Tan Commemoration Ceremony

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Join The Returned & Services League of Australia, Washington DC Sub-Branch At the Battle of Long Tan Commemoration Ceremony On Saturday August 15, 2015 at 11:00 A.M. Near the Vietnam Veterans Memorial* Constitution Avenue and Henry Bacon Dr. NW Washington, DC The simple, solemn, ceremony is being kept deliberately short, at about 15 minutes, to allow attendees more time to pay their respects at the Wall afterwards.   *East of the Wall between 21 st and 20 th streets. Look for the US, Australian and New Zealand flags. There is neither reserved parking nor any seating. After the 2012 ceremony New Zealander LTCOL Terry Brown and R&SL member Richard Southby getting ready to place the wreath at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial.  Why Long Tan? “In 1987 Prime Minister Bob Hawke designated 18 August as Australia’s official Vietnam Veterans’ Day. The date commemorates the [1966] Battle of Long Tan, during which Delta Com