The Canberra/Sydney/Necastle tour  A tour North to Canberra, Sydney and Newcastle has been organised for between the 10 June and 16 June 2024. This is a tour that will be self-catering and accomodation including self-driving/flying/bus or train and is divided into three parts. There will be a few spare days for sightseeing and you can just come to one or two of the events or as many as you would like attend. A full itinerary will be sent to you with firm details closer to the time. If you are interested, please put your name down with all your contact details and indicate what sites you would like to visit and we will contact you   Part 1 - Canberra - On the evening of 10 June we will visit the Australian War Memorial  where our annual Wreath laying will take place. On the 11 June a Tour of the Australian War Memorial in the morning and a visit in the afternoon Parliament House for a guided tour, this attracts a 1.5% surcharge for credit cards.

Once again the RAE Association of Victoria is very pleased to present the Annual Muster, thanks to the very generous support of 22 ER and the CO. Subject of course to any restrictions. Who:              The Muster is for all sappers, serving, retired, Reserve or ARA their partners                       and friends. Timings:          1700hrs until 2300hrs (5.00 pm – 11.00 pm) Where:            Oakleigh Barracks mess and Drill Hall. When                 Saturday 2nd March 2024 Dress:              Neat civilian attire Cost:                Association members and partners $40.00 per head.                          Non-members and partners $45.00 per head Food:                Spit roast and desert Drinks:                At bar prices

The Royal Australian Engineers Association of Victoria is again holding a gathering for Christmas at the Croydon RSL. All Sappers, families and friends are welcome. Cost free to attend. Nibbles/Finger food will be provided by the RAEAV Drinks, at bar prices.

The Sir John Holland RAE Golf Day competing for the Evans-Zoller Trophy will be played on Monday, 09 October 23 from 1030h at Royal Melbourne Golf Club. (NB: One hour later timing this year.) The Evans-Zoller Trophy is played for by RAE and allied forces' officers, the competition rules were amended for RAE and allied officers (described as eligible players in the attached brief) to invite a partner. Where there are Sappers/NCO's/WO wishing to play the 'organisers' will aim to match them up with an eligible player. ‘Our host for this day is CAPT (retd) Bill McAuley RAE. He extends the invitation to play. We are his guests for the day. He thus assumes responsibility for his guests behaviour throughout.’ The key details are: a. Please read the attached Competition brief and email on RMGC etiquette.(sent via email) b. Please arrive at Royal Melbourne Golf Club no later than 1030h to organise teams. A brief to players will be conducted at 1030h sharp with an 1100h tee-off this year on East Course. c. Green fees are $145 and are to be paid in advance of the day to ensure your ticket and participation.   MAJ Robert Cox will send out the link or instruction for payment when RSVPs are received.  A final account of full payment will be confirmed on the day prior to each player teeing-off at the first hole. d. Please read below regarding dress! e. Could I ask you all to please RSVP your attendance to the golf day to myself: Maj Robert Cox – robert.cox@defence.gov.au . If you have already partnered with another golfer please attach their golf handicap as well as yours (if you have one) to your RSVP. Please have all RSVPs to me as soon as possible. f.  Markers will be provided at Par 4 Holes 7 and 18 for the ‘Longest Drive’ and Par 3 Holes 6 and 16 for the ‘Closest to Pin’ with further confirmation on the day. g. Presentations will be conducted shortly after conclusion of play and as soon as the scores are tallied in the Club House. This has generally been at approximately 1630h and we will have to monitor given our later tee-off this year. Non-players and RAE members who wish to join the team after the golf are highly encouraged. h. Individual trophies and awards are sponsored by Hansen Yuncken this year and two members from Hansen Yuncken will be present on the day including Mr Dean King, Head of Procurement NSW|ACT. Scorers. I do need some volunteer scorer/s to assist on the day – any help and confirmation most welcome.   Dress Etiquette Whilst playing: Refer to the Dress Code RMGC Dress protocols attached. (This stipulates smart casual, collared shirts tucked in, no denim and no logos and no cell phones.) Dress in the Club House: Notwithstanding RMGC policy, our host requests, that in order to uphold the dignity of the occasion and our respect for the late Lieutenant Colonel Sir John Holland, and the prestige of our Corps, a traditional jacket and tie must be worn in the Clubhouse at all times. Note that cell phones may not be used in the Clubhouse.

A free social evening down in the valley. Nibbles/finger food provided by the RAE Assoc of Vic. Drinks at bar prices.   

On September 14 2023 a tour of the hospital has been organised by the RAEAV that will start at the hospital, where parking is free, enter Gate 9, parking in Ash Grove (See map) 1000hrs we will have morning tea provided by the hospital at no cost in Building 140 at the Duckboard Function Centre and with an introduction to the hospital. A gold coin donation would be appreciated. 1030hrs the tour of the hospital begins which includes the museum and memorial gardens, visit to the Sappers memorial and wreath laying to recognise National Peacekeepers Day. 1200hrs is the conclusion of tour and lunch is available for purchase from the hospital’s canteen. You are then free to wander through the gardens and museum. For catering and security please indicate your intensions at http://thq.fyi/se/hPY8nZ8 RSVP 7 September 2023

The Royal Australian Engineers Association has arranged for lunch at the Upwey-Belgrave RSL including a tour through their "Running Rabbits" museum for Serving and Association members and their families The lunch will be an A' la carte menu with the food and drinks at club prices. Please reserve your place for the lunch by indicating your intentions and booking your tickets. Numbers could be limited.  

Join us firstly in a guided tour to the Fire Services Museum at Eastern Hill Fire Station, 39 Gisborne St, East Melbourne at 10.00am cost $10.00 per head, $8.00 concession Located in the former Headquarters Station of the Melbourne Metropolitan Fire Brigade, the award winning Fire Services Museum Victoria, was opened in 1979 to provide a home and focus for the history of fire fighting services in Victoria. The Museum includes a collection of over 10,000 fire related items collected both nationally and internationally and including Country Fire Authority, Melbourne Metropolitan Fire Brigade and Fire Rescue Victoria fire appliances, personnel histories, memorabilia and associated items. Then take a tram ride or walk down the hill to 20 Spring Street Melbourne where at 11.30am a guided tour of the Old Treasury Building has been organised cost $10.00 per head, visiting areas not accessed by the General Public and a number of fascinating General Exhibitions like Lost Jobs-The Changing World of Work, Women Work for Victory in WWII, Melbourne-Foundations of a City and the Gold Vaults. After the guided tour you can either continue looking around the Old Treasury building or walk up the road to the Elephant and Wheelbarrow Hotel on the Cnr of Bourke and Exhibition Streets for lunch at 1.00pm All admissions will be paid to the relevant Museum upon entry.

Background The Corps has traditionally played a golf competition for serving, former serving RAE and allied engineer officers at Royal Melbourne since the early/mid 1950s. The day was originally hosted by Sir John Holland, a distinguished WW2 RAE and Z Special Unit Officer and Club Captain at RMGC. For many years, officers played for The Evans‐Zoller Trophy donated by Major Stan Evans and LTCOL Alex Zoller RE, old friends of Sir John. Since the passing of Sir John, a perpetual trophy was established, The Holland Cup, to mark the contribution that Sir John made to the RAE. Around the 64th anniversary of this day will be celebrated on Monday, 17th October 2022. Interstate players are most welcome. Eligibility The event is open to serving, former serving RAE and allied forces engineer officers. Each eligible player is able to host one guest who can be either military (any rank) or civilian. Individuals compete for the Sir John Holland Cup, whilst teams compete for the Evans‐Zoller Trophy. Competition Format The competition format is a Four Ball Stableford Aggregate played with a partner, as in a classic Four‐Ball Stableford. Individual full handicaps are applied to each player and the number of points scored by each player is recorded at the completion of every hole, as well as a total or aggregate for the team. Again, when marking the score card, the number of strokes taken must always be shown for holes where points are scored. Thus, the card records both strokes and points. Registration The closing date for registrations is Monday, 10th October 2022. Registrations are to be by email with players details, including rank and current handicap to MAJ Robert Cox at robert.cox@defence.gov.au Dress and Etiquette Players are reminded that they are playing by invitation at a private golf course with strict rules regarding dress and etiquette. Players are requested to familiarise themselves with the rules at the RMGC website, www.rmgc.com.au. Players who are hosting a guest are responsible to ensure their guest complies with the Club Rules. A jacket and tie is required for the presentation of trophies in the clubhouse after play. Any questions relating to RMGC matters should be referred to the Host RMGC Member.

End of year get together. Open to all members, friends and partners.  Due to covid 19 restrictions this is a ticketed event.  Association members and partners  $Free Non members and partners.           $15 ea.

Anzac Day Dawn service at Ringwood Clocktower. Then Breakfast at the club. NOTE:  Due to Covid 19 restrictions this is a ticketed( free)  event only. Every attendee must have a ticket including children.

Fantastic News!  Its on. The annual march from the  Ringwood Square carpark (Cnr of New and Seymour Sts) Ringwwod. NOTE:  Due to covid 19 restrictions this is a free ticketed event. Every attendee must have a ticket (including children) Assemble at 0930 hrs 1000hrs March to Clocktower. 1030hrs  Memorial Service at Clocktower. 1100hrs.  Reform and march to the RSL for refreshements and a frothy or two.