RAEME Association Victoria - Historical
Introduction
This section contains links to historical photographs of events involving the association
and other items of interest followed by details of videos available for sale.
Historical Photographs
‘Entombment of The Unknown Australian Soldier - Canberra 11th November 1993
Banner Party L to R: Harold Chamberlain (LM) Dec, Bruce Williams (Past President 1994-
96), Jack Westernhagen (Secretary 1993 - ), Colonel John Lee Retd. (Past President 1991-
94).
L to R: Phil Cook, Reg Cox, #?……………. Colonel Larry Foley (Past DEME 92 - 94), Brig
John Kingston AM, # ?………………
NOTE..# Could you please help with the missing Name's of these 2 Officers
ANZAC Day Commemoration March 25thApril 1985
RAEME Association (Vic) Inc. formed up in Flinders Street, Melbourne for ANZAC Day
Commemoration March 25thApril 1995.
Dedication of Memorial Garden Oakleigh Barracks - 11th November 1995
Brig Conrad Ermert Retd. Patron of The RAEME Association (Vic) Inc. as Principal Officer
Dedication of Memorial Garden Oakleigh Barracks - Offical Party
L to R: Colonel H.R. Ellis RFD (Barracks Commander), Mr. Bruce Williams (RAEME
Association President 1994-96) and Mrs. Sandra Williams, Colonel John Wertheimer
(Colonel Commandant RAE Southern Region), Brig Conrad Ermert, Mrs. Pam Newbond
and Maj. Michael Newbond (O.C. 4 B.A.S.B Wisp Coy RAEME.
Replica of ‘The Lone Pine’ from Gallipoli Plaque , Oakleigh Barracks
Memorial Garden Dedication Plaque , Oakleigh Barracks
Dedication of Albert Park Barracks Memorial Stone and Plaque - Sunday 24th
November 1996
AEME / RAEME Association Banner - Current
2/4th Army Field Workshop & 10th, 11th & 12th Recovery Sections AEME Banner
126th Brigade Workshop & Field Park AEME Association Banner
127th Australian Brigade Workshop AEME Banner
Historical Videos
A video record of the following historical events has been recorded by the AEME/RAEME
Association and are available at the price indicated:
(1). 50th Anniversary Golden Jubilee Parade 27th November 1992 Bandiana
Reviewing Officer, Lieutenant-General J.C. Grey AO, Chief of the General Staff
Running Time: 2hrs 1min. 44ecs. Price: $25.00 (incl. Handling & Posting)
(2). ANZAC Day Commemoration March, Melbourne 25th April 1993
The RAEME contingent parading the Prince Philip Banner proudly led by Brigadier
Conrad Ermert Retd. armed escort to the Banner, followed by six AEME/RAEME
Associations led by Colonel John Lee Retd. consisting of 2/1st, 2/2nd, 2/3rd Army
Field Workshops, 11th Advanced Workshop, and the RAEME Association (Vic)
Inc. Running Time: 1hr. 0mins. 28sec. Price: $20.00 (incl. Postage & Handling) or,
Presentation Set of the two Price: $39.00 (incl. Handling & Postage).
(3). Oakleigh Barracks Luncheon and Dedication
Widows & Life Members Luncheon 13th August 1995.
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As part of the 50th Anniversary of the end of WW II ,Widows and Life
Members were honored by a Luncheon at Oakleigh Barracks, South
Oakleigh Vic.
Running Time: 1hr. 11mins. 20 sec.
b. Remembrance Day Observance Service and Dedication.
Dedication of the Memorial Garden Oakleigh Barracks 11th November
1995. To commemorate the 50th Anniversary of the cessation of WW II
a Memorial Garden to the fallen of both WW 1 & II and was dedicated
within the confines of Oakleigh Barracks, South Oakleigh Vic. Brigadier
Conrad Ermert Retd. was the Principal Officer at the Dedication.
Running Time: 26mins. 23secs.
Total Running Time: 1hr. 37mins. 43sec. Price: $20.00 (incl. Handling &
Postage).
(4). ANZAC Day Commemoration March, Melbourne 25th April 1996
Units of 4 Brigade Administrative Support Battalion (4 B.A.S.B.) located at
Oakleigh Barracks a newly formed Army Reservist unit paraded with their
respective Corps Banners: Princess Alice (RACT), The Queen Mother (RAAMC),
The Sovereign (RAAOC) and the Prince Philip
Running Time: 0hrs. 22mins. 36sec. Price: $15.00 (Incl. Handling & Postage).
(5). Dedication of Memorial Stone & Plaque Master-General of Ordnance (MGO
Branch) Albert Park Barracks 24th November 1996
Unveiled by Brigadier John Dean OBE (Previous DEME AHQ(Melb.) 30.1.69-
31.7.75) in Aughtie Drive, Albert Park.
Running Time: 0hrs. 22mins. Price: $15.00 (incl. Handling & Postage).
(6). 4th Brigade Administrative Support Battalion Workshop Company RAEME,
Simpson Barracks Watsonia Sunday 20th September 1997
The Officer Commanding 4 B.A.S.B. Wksp Coy (105 FD Wksp) Maj. Stephen
Fisher held a WORKSHOP OPEN DAY’.
Running Time: 0hr. 18mins. Price:$15.00 (incl. Handling & Postage).
(7). Return to Bandiana, Gaza Ridge Barracks Bandiana 25-26th October 1997.
A brief on the Army Logistics Trg Centre is given by Colonel Colin Sharp CSC,
Area Commander & Commandant ALTC Bonegilla. A tour of the Bandiana Tank
Workshop.
Running Time: 1hr. 22mins. Price $20.00 (incl. Handling & Postage).
Last Updated 15 Oct 1998
