RAOC Gazette - page 173
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| Corps | RAOC |
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| Material type | Journals |
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| Full title | RAOC Gazette |
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| Publication date | 1978 |
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| Colour | No |
| Grey | No |
| Early date | 1978 |
| Late date | 1978 |
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Sister who almost fainted at the sight of the l Horrible Injuries' the patient had sustained. in Bandiana, Victoria, was equipped with a garden containing peach, plum, apple and lemon trees. The general feeling here on learning this could be described as ' Sour Grapes.* 4 Manpower Turbulence * has been kept to a minimum with the arrival of Private Anderson and the departure of Captain Gordon Geddie, Private Buzby Anderson has joined us from Middle Wallop, only two days after getting married, we wish him good fortune in his marriage and for his tour in Northern Ireland. Captain Gordon Geddie leaves us for the rigours of C1MIST; to both Gordon and Hilary we wish the best of luck at Manchester. 'v ~~ July was a fairly quiet month by CVHQ K.AOC standards. Preparations were being instigated for the impending departure of Colonel Hind, our then Commander. RQMS Bob Powell and the 'Team Impossible* were galloping about returning kit, equipment and vehicles to all points of the compass. The Chief Clerk, Staff Sergeant Ernie Herron, deciding he would be safer elsewhere shot off on leave. Gradually the pace of life slowed down until in the first week in August the Training Branch were able to depart on Block Leave. Even our effervescent S02 AQ, Major Pat Fleming, managed to squeeze in three weeks of hard earned rest. Our new Commander, Colonel Gregan, arrived from Head- quarters UKLF during this quiet time. Perhaps fortunately, as he was able to sit down at his desk for at least five minutes at a time instead of rushing about all over the country as the appointment very often requires. All of the staff of CVHQ RAOC extend to him a very hearty welcome and hope that his tour with us will be a happy and rewarding one. Congratulations go to Staff Sergeants Dougie Windsor and Ernie Herron on the award of their Long Service and Good Conduct Medals. All our very best wishes go with Colonel Hind on his retirement. We still do not believe that he intends to sell matches on Waterloo Bridge, As a devout non-smoker it would hardly be an apt employment. W 2 Creen and Sergeant Starrs take some refreshment during the recent Regatta at Carlingsford Lough in Northern Ireland. Northern Ireland HEADQUARTERS THE usual compiler of these notes is taking a well earned rest after looking after a confusing selection of items whilst the owners were away on holiday. The items were one hamster, a goldfish bow] (in- habited) and a greenhouse full of Lyco- persicum Esculentums (Love Apples). It was quite a task to ensure that each received rations conducive to its well being, but of course a Supply trained R03 was more than equal to such a challenge, The latest 'improvement' to the once simple Message Form has been the introduction of the Subject Indicator Code or, * SIC' for short, which replaces the familiar * DIG.' How apt this abbreviation is, can be seen by reading the dictionary guide to its use, ' SIC * is used to call attention to a word, phrase or expression which looks wrong or doubtful, but is quoted verbatim, enough said. During July the CRAOC, Lieutenant Colonel Maurice O'Dea and Major John McConville braved the elements to learn the rudiments of sailing. The CRAOCs aim was to become proficient enough to enjoy the delights of sailing in the Medi- terranean, Whilst on leave on the island of Malta during August, capsize drills, in the very cold waters of Strangford Lough very nearly froze his ardour—amongst other things! Whilst we in Northern Ireland are suffering the mono- tonies of rain, cloudy skies and cold, Major Les Brown found time to inform us from his antipodian paradise that his quarter Ordnance Depot Northern Ireland THE month of August started literally with a bang (courtesy of the EOD) who opened some packages of suspect polaroid film on our behalf with the aid of 'wheelbarrow* and a con- trolled explosion. Fortunately, the alarm proved to be false but had it not been then Arthur Brooker and his Firemen were standing by to respond to an SOS (save our stores). Shortly after the Depot employees demonstrated their skills in our first Fork Lift Truck Competition and our photograph shows Private Spicer of the Ammunition Sub-Depot collecting his well deserved trophy from Lieutenant Colonel Mike Watts, This competition will now become an annual event. Private Spicer for his part will represent the Depot in the Industrial Fork Lift Truck Driver of the Year Competition in Northern Ireland. Striking a new note, the Royal Anglians challenged the Depot and 7 UDR to a Piano Smashing Competition at a Palace Barracks Summer Fete. The Depot team, practiced in the art of smashing boxes, found the piano no problem at all 142 t- •aiii||Sii|ei Private Spicer wins the Fork Lift Truck Competition and collect* the trophy from Lieutenant Colonel Mike Watts. |
| Book number | R0247 |