Shuffling in clanking chains or running free No magic wand was waved to create our precious way of life Our genesis was pain and misery mid terrible strife Of clanking iron chains, the lash and a dangling noose of rope Despite such hardships over many...
Train to Win not Fall Always is the pain and horror of war No different from all generations before Nor changed is the bible of self-preservation for all Still the battle cry screamed at recruits “train to win; not fall’ Our military is now under fire from...
A proud Caesar decides on what must be done If the noble cause is to be won Orders are issued through the chain of command His legions obey and prepare for more carnage in the land The seeds of defeat and victory have been sown Life, death, fear and courage yet to be...
A Legacy So Dear Oh what have we done to our legacy, so precious and dear Now with leaderless tribes and damaged moral compass I fear Once so strong, proud, united and standing tall With a free way of life envied by all A nation built on...
We live in a world of increasing social changes and shrinking common sense. Thus as we blunder into tomorrow without understanding yesterday, it does beg the question, “where are we going? Can we really expect our youth, (tomorrow’s leaders) to march forward with...
Are We Burning Our Bridges? History is the soul of any proud nation Deeds in a never ending journey via many stations A reminder of who we were and what we are now A legacy from those who strived with shovel, pick, horse and plough Recorded are the rights and wrongs...
Address by George Mansford (Cairns 18 August 2017) Today throughout our nation there will be gatherings such as ours to reflect on our involvement in the Vietnam War and above all, to honour our fallen. In doing so, we also pay our deepest respect to yet another...
It is better than winning Lotto when two beautiful young women backpacking from the Old World arrive at your firm base in Cairns, Far North Queensland for several nights to explore the natural beauties of our land “Down Under.” How lucky can a bloke be? Such was their...
Enough is Enough Bulging wallets and full troughs are part of the political game Canberra Suits should wear masks to hide the shame As Battlers with more taxes and rising costs struggle to pay bills While at family dinner tables, plates are far from filled The...
A Proud and Sacred Place When you visit this memorial of granite stone Its silent sentries forever standing on guard alone No matter your walk of life, young or old, you are...
