The Midlands Military Meet and Rendezvous
28th and 29th November 2008
Campbell Town Showground
NEWSLETTER No 3
14 August 2009
Since the last newsletter there has been some major developments which
indicate the growing interest in the event for 2009.
The web site has received much favorable comment and is certainly
proving to be a very good method of promoting our event.
To date we have received advice that the below will be participating,
· Australian Army Reserve unit 12/40 Battalion RTR and Defence
Recruiting, Other units are considering in light of Defence Department
budget cuts
· Australian Army Cadets (Guard of Honour for His Excellency the
Governor of Tasmania
· Naval Cadets with 12 Pdr. gun
· South Australian National Service Historical Soc. Inc (a 25 Pounder
Gun crew and Drill Team)
· Geelong Military Re-Enactment Group (with 9 vehicles and equipment)
· Defense Transport Heritage Group ( with a variety of vehicles
including a British light tank)
· 22 Australian Light Horse Association
· Dave Wright and Les Stillmans Collectibles Emporium
· Foxhole Medals
· The Wayfarers of the Realm
· Militaria Dealers Guy Watkins and Wayne Boon
· Steve Denholm (WW2 Army DUWK)
· The McPherson family with two displays (The Black Cat Squadron and the
Black Line)
· Hardy Knitschke ( Mountain Fresh Fruit Sales)
· Army Group South
· Commemorative Historical Society
· Displays from Members of Arms Collectors Guild, Historical Arms and
Militaria Society and Militaria Collectors of Tasmania
· Tasmanian Military Vehicle Group
· Military Vehicle Collectors
· At least three new books will be available at the event (subject to
printing deadlines)with the Authors attending to sign copies ( more in
next newsletter)
· The Australian Great War Association living history representatives
from NSW
· A contingent of United States living history members
· Stoccata School of Defence
· An aerial display linked to an arena event on both days
· New Town Antiques
· Bells Parade Antiques
· Members of the Australian Cartridge Collectors Association
· Defence Reserves Support Council
The Tasmanian Reserve Forces Day Council have as mentioned in the
previous newsletter given the event much support and through their good
will have been able to obtain the attendance of,
His Excellency,
Governor Peter Underwood
And his wife
The Governor will open the event and from discussions with him, it is
clear that he is looking forward to attending.
We are planning on the Governor arriving at 10am on Sat 28^th and
inspecting the Guard of Honour and then the assembled re enactors behind
the Guard. He will then have Morning Tea and return to the Arena for the
11am Brallos Pass event after which he will wander around the grounds.
*Format of Outside and Arena activities*
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Due to the number of entries received and to improve spectator
involvement their will be two arenas (large and small) to cater for the
more intimate demonstrations and the demonstrations that require more
space. Activities on the arena will alternate with a break between to
allow spectators to visit the pavilion displays as well.
Our Arena manage requires from all participants providing action
demonstrations the following,
* Name of Organisation
* Small or large arena required
* How long to set up
* Time frame of event
This information can be provided through the website and *IT WOULD BE
APPRECIATED IF THIS IS DONE AS SOON AS POSSIBLE*
Around the arena will be various living history sites and military vehicles.
*Major Arena Event*
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The Major Arena Event will be a battle scene depicting the Australian
defense of the Brallos Pass in April of 1941. This will involve members
of several of the living history groups above.
*Dance*
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The very well received dance organized by the Ross Township is back on
the program as well. The community have arranged for a bus to transport
to and from the event to Ross ($10) and the tickets (which include
supper) are $25 each. The Swing band has also been booked and if the
last dance is any indication it will be a great night. The Organizers
are also contributing a prize for the best period dressed participants.
*FIREARMS *
Tasmania Police Firearms Services have advised,
* Individuals* All participants using firearms (use means blank
firing/carry in public/drill team etc.) will need to provide the MMMR
Management Committee with details (Name/Address/ Licence No./ Firearm
type. serial No.) and I will submit a spread sheet for exemptions. Want
to achieve by October 09
* Dealers * Tas Dealers will need to seek approval to operate off
premise from Firearms Services.
Mainland Dealers will need to get approval from their Firearms Services
to operate of premises but any transactions at MMM&R WILL BE through a
local Dealers Book.
Lord Kitchener's Recruiting Poster - Your Country Needs You
The Committee wants your participation and suggests that whilst the
theme is around military history,
· your club can promote its activities whatever its genre (philatelic,
numismatic, models, hunting, target shooting etc)
· your business consider purveying items for all ages of both sexes
We will be regularly updating the web site and you can contact us
through that site as
well.
*RANGE*
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In conjunction with the event The Tasmanian Rifle Asssociation are
conducting on Saturday 28^th November a number of competitions for
Pattern 1853 Rifles (or similar), Snider Rifles Must be Mark III
actions), Martini Henry Rifles and SMLE Rifles at the nearby Campbell
Town Rifle Range.
A practice for this event is to be held at the same range on 21 Nov.
Further information and Registration contact,
John Presser
jpresser@hotkey.net.au* *
*PUBLICITY*
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We have produced a poster which has begun to be circulated through clubs
and businesses related to the theme. Nearer the event these will be more
widely circulated in other public places.
The committee have also had the poster reproduced in several monthly
publications and at all other Tasmanian events between now and 27
November hand out “History Passports” which will admit a teenager free
if accompanied by an adult.
The Committee are also looking at a TV advertisement in the week leading
up to the 27^th November and with the co operation of Defence Transport
Heritage (Tas.) and the Geelong Re Enactment Group a media event as the
convoy rolls south from Devonport to Campbell Town.
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*REGISTRATIONS*
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*Registrations can now be made though our web site ( Home Page, contact
us, then scroll down to registration forms.*
www.mmmr.com.auOur event theme is
History Comes Alive
Join us at Campbell Town on the 28^th and 29^th of November
PROVISIONAL TIME LINE
Friday 27^th November
Convoy assembles at Devonport and drives to venue
Time TBA
1900 hrs
Committee welcomes participants at Venue
Bonfire/drinks/supper
Saturday 28^th November
0900 Gates open to public
1000 Arrival of Governor
1100 Brallos Pass Event
1700 Gates close
1930 Dance at Ross
Sunday 29th November
0900 Gates Open to Public
1500 Event Concludes
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