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                        PINE RIVERS SUB SECTION, QUEENSLAND

President

Mr Jeff Abrahams

95 Frenchs Road

Kallangur QLD 4503

Email jeffanddi2@optusnet.com.au

Phone 07 3889 0044

Mobile 0431 475 807

 

Secretary

Mr Rob Goodwin

PO Box 468

Kallangur QLD 4503

QLD

Email robgood@qld.chariot.net.au

Phone 07 3325 2547

 

Sub Section Postal Address

PO Box 468

Kallangur QLD 4503

'The Anchorage' Telephone: 07 3886 2606

 

Headquarters and club house of Pine Rivers Sub Section is at 'The Anchorage',  Tarakan House, Ogg Road,  Murrumba Downs.  Should you wish to contact us at 'The Anchorage' you can telephone us on (07) 38862606 - the phone is only manned when 'The Anchorage' is open.

 

This modern building is a credit to the efforts of many dedicated shipmates of the Sub Section and the support of the local community - particularly Patron of the Sub Section, Councillor David Dwyer of Moreton Bay Shire Council and the former Mayor of Pine Rivers Shire Yvonne Chapman who was the previous Patron of the Sub Section. 

 

The Sub Section is vibrant, participating at State Conference and attending all State Council-sponsored activities including barbeques and outings.   A lively interchange of ideas occurs between shipmates and lots of social interaction is evident.

 

The Sub Section provides many facilities and services to members including Welfare and Pensions assistance.  The Sub Section has several dedicated TIP-trained Welfare officers and a dedicated Advocate / Pensions Officer.

 

 

 

Pine Rivers Sub Section meets on the 4th Monday of each Month at 1930 7.30pm -

All members are invited to attend, visitors are welcome.  New members are very welcome.  Please telephone the Secretary or the President for details or further information.  

 

PHOTOS: 

Click on the link below and go to photgraphs of events and

social functions.  Lots of beaut photos Lots of Great shipmates. 

   

 

   President's Charity Dinner/Dance 18 June 2005

   BBQ Meeting at Bullocky Rest and new Bar launch 26 June 2005

   Report and photographs of the Dedication of the Naval Memorial in ANZAC Ave by RADM Trevor Ruting AM CSC RAN and our Patron Mayor Clr Yvonne Chapman on 10 July 2005

   Annual General Meeting photographs taken on 27 February 2006

   ANZAC Day 2006 Photographs.

   17 June 2006 - Annual President's Dinner Photos

   9 July 2006 - Dedication of Memorial at Sub Section and Anniv. Naval Memorial

   18 February 2007 - Chinese New Year Luncheon, China Town, Brisbane

   16 - 18 March 2007 - Report and Photographs QLD State Conference hosted by Pine Rivers

   25 April 2007 - Photographs of ANZAC Day 2007

   16 June 2007 - Photographs President's Dinner Pine Rivers Bowling Club 2007

   28 July 2007 - Better than Christmas in July?? - Velvet Waters, Caloundra

   2 December 2007 - Children's Christmas Party and Sub SEction Xmas Celebrations

   27 January 2009 - Presentation of Life Memberships to 'Gus' John Dundas and 'Knocka' Chris White (see photos etc click here)

   21 June 2009 - President's Dinner - Pine Rivers Bowling Club

   14 November 2009 - Remembrance Day Photographs - Naval Memorial, ANZAC Avenue, Kallangur.

   9 December 2009 - Photographs of Christmas Party and Beggars Christmas - Norths Leagues Club, Kallangur.

   19 June 2010 - Photographs of Annual President's Dinner

 

 

Meeting Dates for 2011

Meetings are held on the 4th Monday of each month at the Anchorage, Ogg Road, Murrumba Downs at 1930.

Monday              January 24th                         Ordinary Meeting

Monday              February 28th                       Ordinary Meeting & AGM

Monday              March 28th                            Ordinary Meeting

Monday              April 19th                               Exception Meeting Easter

Monday              May 23rd                                Ordinary Meeting

Monday              June 27th                               Ordinary Meeting

Monday              July 25th                                 Ordinary Meeting

Monday              August 22nd                           Ordinary Meeting

Monday              September 26th                     Ordinary Meeting

Monday              October 24th                         Ordinary Meeting

Monday              November 28th                     Last Meeting

 

                    

24 January 2011 - Presentation of Grant Cheque of $5,000 to purchase defibrillator for the Sub Section:-

Marvellous work by Andrea Quaile coupled with assistance from Patron David Dwyer resulted in the Sub Section receiving a grant of $5,000 to purchase a defibrillator to potentially save lives should this appliance be needed whilst functions are being undertaken at the Anchorage.

Congratulations were in order as Councillor David Dwyer presented the cheque to a very pleased Andrea and Sub Section President, Jeff Abrahams.

Getting off to a good start in 2011 - two new members were inducted at the meeting on Monday, 24 January - Reg Warren and Des Cooper.  Both were presented with their NAA membership badges on the evening by Sub Section President Jeff.  Congratulations to you both on becoming members of the premier Naval organisation for naval veterans - the Naval Association of Australia.

Reg Warren receives his membership badge from President Jeff.

Des Cooper receives his membership badge from President Jeff Abrahams.

The bar and clubrooms at 'The Anchorage' , Ogg Road, Murrumba Downs are opened every Friday afternoon at about 1700(5.00pm) for refreshments.   

The Sub Section has it's very own star chef - 'Curtis' (Barry that is) - For a gold coin donation you can partake of his gastronomical delights every Friday night at 'The Anchorage' -  A different theme each Friday evening....it could be soup de jour and a roll / a hamburger / a steak sanger / nasi goreng /  mystery......it depends on Curtis' mood...which is usually friendly.  Anyway we hope to see you along...

Visitors welcome.

Social Friday Nights at the Anchorage:-

 Your Hosts:-  Barry & Colleen Curtis - you can contact Barry and Colleen at bgcurtis@bigpond.com 0418769289 if you want to know the latest menu item and what is happening this coming Friday at the Anchorage.  Lucky door prizes on the 4th Friday of the month!

 

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