Welcome
The Royal Australian Electrical and Mechanical Engineers (RAEME) Association Queensland Inc is a not for profit volunteer organisation, supporting the RAEME National Network by providing leadership to, and a focal point for, all RAEME affiliated Associations in Queensland, by promoting and recognising the corps and its achievements via independent memorial, celebratory, social, fundraising, sporting and other activities.
The goals of the Association are to:
- Promote the Corps' identity and reputation in Queensland
- Recognise and celebrate achievements of members of the Corps in Queensland
- Provide a focal point for Corps activities in Queensland
The role of the RAEME is to ensure maximum operational availability of equipment to enable the commander to win the land battle. RAEME is a technical corps tasked with the maintenance of the Army's modern hardware and equipment. More on the Corps can be found at this link.
This site has been developed as a communication tool for RAEME members in Queensland. All attempts have been made to ensure the accuracy of the information supplied. If any errors or broken links are found, or if you have any item or article for inclusion on these pages, please contact the webmaster.
RAQ Subscriptions
Annual subscriptions to the RAQ are due by 30 June each year. Subscriptions can be paid using either PayPal (fee free) or EFT by clicking the Icon below and logging in. Renew your subscription for $10 a year or upgrade to Life Subscription for $100.
New members please use the 'Online Registration' link under the Membership banner.
All proceeds are used to support and promote the goals of the Association.
Meetings and Functions
We have great news, we will be holding physical meetings from February. For those of you who are attending, the latest information to the events page on the website.
For apologies or to confirm your attendance please contact the This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Reports - Can those submitting reports please ensure it is emailed to the Secretary prior to the meeting.
The Passing of HRH Prince Philip our Colonel-in-Chief
It is with deep sorrow that Her Majesty The Queen announced the death of her beloved husband, His Royal Highness Prince Philip, The Duke of Edinburgh. His Royal Highness passed away peacefully on the morning of 9 April 2021.
Arte et Marte
Rest in Peace
RAQ ANZAC Day Function & March 2021 - Townsville
Pictured Above: RANQ marching in the Townsville parade 2019.
An invitation is extended to all current and past members of the Corps and friends of RAEME to attend our Annual ANZAC Day March & Function.
Be the first to parade behind our new RAQ Tri-Colour Banner and see it flying proudly for the first time in 2021!
Where - Flynn’s Hotel from 0630-0830h & after the March 0930-1330h
What - Gunfire breaky available 0630-0830h. After the March 0930-1330h
Townsville City March - RAEME FUP for ANZAC DAY North Ward, Strand Park, approx 0900h step off
All the March & Function details, go to the RAQ Website.
We're looking forward to seeing you there.
Regards
Tank Pontifex
Darling Downs Inaurgural Luncheon - Sat 22 May 2021
Many of you will remember we had our first Darling Downs function locked in for this time last year. COVID unfortunately put those plans on hold.
Oakey Rep Peter Pile is now organising the Inaugural function for the Darling Downs, with a proposed outline as follows:
Saturday 22 May 2021 – Tours and Luncheon.
- RAMS tours of its facilities for any RAQ members who would be interested.
- Australian Army Flying Museum (AAFM) could host tours, concurrent with RAMS tours.
- Inaugural RAQ-DD luncheon at a local Toowoomba establishment
- Open to RAQ Members, any serving or ex-serving members of RAEME and their partners,
We will confirm timings and costing shortly. We've also raised an Event on the Website, so keep an eye on Friday Files and the page for all the latest details.
If you have any questions please contact Peter via email.
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Latest Spanner News is Out!
Just in time for Easter, attached is our first edition of Spanner News for 2021. This edition is packed full of happenings within our Corps and RAQ articles including:
- Meet and hear from our HOC - BRIG James Allen
- Messages from our REP COL COMDT – BRIG Dave Creagh
- Queensland update from COL COMDT – QLD COL Steve Evans
- Australia Day Awards
- 108 FD WKSP - Unit Happenings
- Introducing the CO RAMS – LTCOL Trent Groves
- 1 SIG REGT, TST, 100 LSS Report
- 5th AVN REGT Support to OP FIJI Assist 20-1
- Bulimba Barracks Heritage
- DFWA & DVA Matters
- RAQ Activities
- RNN - Operation Spanner Pack
- and Much More
Thanks again for the great work done by our Comms Chair & Patron Ross Grant and all our contributors.
Copies of all editions are available for download from our website on the Spanner News Page, click on the image above.
ANZAC DAY March - Brisbane
The Brisbane ANZAC Day March is on for 2021, Details so far are:
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Starts - 1000hr
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FUP - is William St (near Treasury Hotel)
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RAQ is Serial 84 in Group 7 Section C
Timings:
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Form up at 10.45hr
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Step Off expected to be 11.05hr
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We are aiming to have the RAQ banner in place around 10.30hr
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FUP are limited in size and are going to be congested, hence timings.
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Physical distancing is to be maintained in FUP
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Veterans in Wheelchairs (with a carer) are encouraged to take part and are to be located in front of the Assoc.
Sport In The Army Exhibition - Vic Barracks Brisbane
The Army Museum South Queensland is hosting an exhibition "Sport in The Army" commencing 26 February 2021 to 8 December 2021, which will display Army sporting memorabilia and other pieces including Original Trophies, photographs, videos and figurines.
The display hosts a snapshot of sports played by the Army in Queensland from 1824 to the current day.
I believe there is some great representation from RAEME in the exhibition with some of the 'Billy Cart' race footage on display and a Billy Cart!
Bookings can be made online by visiting the Army Museum South Queensland website, by This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or by calling 0429 954 663.
Cost is $15.00 per person which allows entry to the Barracks, an Audio presentation, a Devonshire morning tea served with Mess silver, a walking tour of the historical barracks, a souvenir booklet and a group photo. Bookings can be made for either groups or individuals.
NT RAEME Association Meeting - Darwin
Pictured Above: RAEME Members catch up at the Palmerston Golf club for the NT RAEME Association meeting on 25 March 2021. Small part of tonight's gathering, meeting new mates and reuniting with long lost friends is what it is all about, cheers gents, thanks for coming down. Seems the association is here to stay...
What a great turnout last Thursday night, was good to see so many people and to have a keen interest to keep the NT RAEME association going, thank you.
I did state at the meeting that we would form a committee after ANZAC day, however after a few more drinks It was decided to call for nomination now and get the new committee voted in sooner than later. A long with that there is a number or returns (well over due) I need to submit that requires the committee member names.
Now is the real test, the current committee (all two of us) would like to call for nomination to form a new committee, all positions are open for nominations.
If you would like to nominate yourself or nominate someone else (with their approval) for a position, please email the nomination to myself at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or leave a message on 0418813804.
We are hoping to have all nomination in by 8 April with the AGM on the 15 April to vote in the new committee. Meeting place TBA.
Myself and Steve will still lead the push for ANZAC Day March 2021.
So please if you can find the time to support the the association and volunteer for a position on the committee please do so, so we can keep the association alive and well.
Looking forward to seeing the nomination.
The current secretary of NT RAEME ASSOCIATION
Cheers Dazza
