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Field Gun Repositioned

September 05, 2014
by Moz Nugent
Field Gun, Howitzer, Memorial
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Victoria Park RSL's field gun in its final position

The field Howitzer that stands outside Victoria Park RSL was moved last week to make more space for ceremonies around the War Memorial.

Although originally for mobile use in Korea,  this decommissioned piece required expert help and hydraulic power to shift it the short distance between its former and new locations. The gun, weighing 1800 kg, was stubborn initially. but eventually accepted its move with grace.  You’ve got to admit, it looks good in its new position. Even Ben Wyatt MLA came along to see the action.

We are indebted to these businesses and people for making the move possible:

  • Building Belonging – Brad Evans, Alvin Bracken and Matthew Elzard – who donated their time to the job.
  • Trifab Metal Products for donating the steel plates necessary for mounting the gun.
  • Green and Gold Hiab Services – Dean French took care of things on the day.

 

 

Victoria Park RSL's field gun in its first position
Victoria Park RSL’s field gun in its first position
Victoria Park RSL's field gun in its final position
Victoria Park RSL’s field gun in its final position
The Victoria Park RSL field gun being lifted
The Victoria Park RSL field gun being lifted
The Victoria Park RSL field gun being lifted
The Victoria Park RSL field gun being lifted

The Victoria Park RSL field gun being transported the short distance to its new home
The Victoria Park RSL field gun being transported the short distance to its new home
The Victoria Park RSL field gun being lowered
The Victoria Park RSL field gun being lowered
Ben Wyatt MLA drops by to see the action at Victoria Park RSL
Ben Wyatt MLA drops by to see the action at Victoria Park RSL
The team responsible for moving the field gun at Victoria Park RSL
The team responsible for moving the field gun at Victoria Park RSL

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Phone: 9361 8802 / 0432 201 440
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Located at;
1 Fred Bell Parade, East Victoria Park

Postal Address;
PO Box 5444 East Victoria Park 6981

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Office Bearers

Leroy McDorman - President
Ross Fisher - Vice President
John Bissett - Treasurer
- Secretary
Tina Baker - Membership Officer

Justin Regan - Warden
Yogi Kahlfeld - Warden

Jack Matthews - Care Officer (Bentley Park)
Dick Garrett - Care Officer (Bentley Park)

Ben Wyatt, MLA - Patron
Mark Purslowe - Patron

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Committee
1st Wednesday of each month 2021

AGM
1st Sunday of September

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