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THE NATIONAL MEMORIAL WALK

The inscription stones at the Sadler VC Street and Regiment Way entrances to the NMW say
“In Australia they will remember me. Here is their spirit, in the land that they loved. And here we guard the record which they themselves made”                                       
- G.W. Bean, official War Historian

The Inscription Stone at the Regiment Way Entrance

And here we, the RAR Association Queensland, accept responsibility to maintain the National Memorial Walk as the showpiece and home of the Regimental spirit.

Dad's Army

The Curator, Paul (Wombat) Gallagher, together with Dad’s Army, a dedicated group of willing and able (some disabled) volunteers, give loving attention to the continuous maintenance tasks.

The Curator, Paul (Wombat) Gallagher

Dads Army Monday 14 February 2011

Every Monday morning from 7.30 to about 10.00 am, they turn out to cut lawns, rake leaves (mainly from Alf Handley’s planted Moreton Bay fig tree in 1956, when as a digger he was ordered to plant a tree in A company 1 RAR Lines and now it’s over 30 ft high), spread mulch, clear drains, trim the over 1,000 trees and hedges and other innumerable grounds maintenance tasks.

For those on “light duties” other tasks related to the Contemplation Building’s cleanliness and care of the memorial plaques is completed. Darcy Dugan performs the living memorial task of placing a remembrance poppy for the anniversary date of death for each man on the Honour Roll alongside his name. Mal Black is our mower maintenance man.

Battalion Associations also take their turn on work on a rotational basis on the first Saturday morning of every month. The Curator tasks the rostered Association on a specific project. The following BBQ at Diggers’ Rest is well received.

Other Association members lending a hand

Visitors to Brisbane are welcome to join us at any of these work activities. The support from the Defence Corporate Services, the Environmental Officer and the Enoggera based army units is greatly appreciated. Without them our tasks would be harder.

The National Memorial Walk

Capital enhancements are planned to improve Walks facilities, and provide easier access for visitors. A touch-screen kiosk will assist visitors to locate deceaseds’ memorial trees. Funds are provided from grants, contributions and donations from many sources: chiefly DVA, RAR State, Battalion Associations, State and local government and visitors.

National Memorial Walk - Group Bookings

Group bookings can be arranged through Secretary RARA (Qld); details (Booking Form) here. Visitors are required to obtain a Security Pass to enter, Groups by co-ordinated arrangements.

National Memorial Walk - Recent Visitors

Major General Scott Johnson, Commander 40th Infantry Division, visited the Memorial Walk on Monday 25th July 2011. The General made a presentation to 3RARC's Mick Servos OAM & Ron Perkins OAM commemorating experiences at Kapyong by both units; 3RAR at the battle of Kapyong and recently the 40th Inf Div building a new school for the village. The 40th Div is in Australia on Exercise Talisman Sabre 2011. Pictured with the General is Mick Servos, Kel Ryan President RARA(Qld) and soldiers of 8/9RAR

	Campbell Newman, previous Mayor of Brisbane, and Mrs Foley-O'Brien who had donated the 'TPI SEAT' to the NMW which was officially recognised on Monday 11 July 2011

Dad's Army Guides (DAGS)

Dad's Army Guides (DAGS) help visitors understand how we 'Keep the Spirit Alive.'

Incapacitated Soldiers and Women's Association visitors May 2011 (DAG: Arthur Willemse)

Path Layout Gallipoli Barracks - Enoggera