CELEBRATING THE CENTENARY OF THE AUSTRALIAN SUBMARINE SERVICE 1914- SUBMARINES ASSOCIATION AUSTRALIA WEST AUSTRALIAN BRANCH AUSSUBWEEK 100 () UPDATE 1st Dec 2013 Dear Member of the National and International Community Detailed planning for the Centenary Celebrations are now in full swing and detailed Programs are available at the Attachments. The main activities will take place over the period 7th- 12th November in, Western Australia. November is the peak month for accommodation in the Area so you are advised to make your bookings as early as you can. Formal Registration for Functions will be put in place early in the New Year and a Registration web site for AUSSUBWEEK 100 Activities will be opened shortly. The Esplanade Hotel in, where the Gala Ball will be held, has a website for accommodation for $252 per night at http://www.rydges.com/customised-webpage/submarine-association. Alternative accommodation may be booked at other hotels and apartments in and a good website for these is at http://www.stayz.com.au/accommodation/wa/perth/fremantle. The other choice is to Bludge on a Buddy and hot bunk with your mate in WA! For our International Guests if you are having problems booking flights and or accommodation I would recommend Cathie Rice Travel who may be contacted at cathie@cathiericetravel.com.au or see the website http://cathiericetravel.com.au/. If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact me by e-mail. All of us in WA look forward to greeting you in November. Cheers Paul T Meakin SAA Centenary National Co-ordinator 1 December 2013 Attachments 1. AUSSUBWEEK 100 () PROGRAM 2. Centenary of Australian Activities President: Sid Czabotar 19 Bermuda Way SAFETY BAY WA 6169 Phone: 08 9527 4675 e-mail pres.wa@bigpond.com Secretary: Paul Meakin 26 Grayswood Retreat, ERSKINE WA 6210 Phone: 08 95869375 e-mail pmea8855@bigpond.net.au
AUSSUBWEEK 100 () PROGRAM Dated 18 November2013 Day Date Association Australia Reg required Fri 7th Nov Freedom of Entry Ceremony for Squadron 1200-1300 (TBC) Fri 7th Nov Mayoral Reception Town Hall 1400-1500 (TBC) Fri 7th Nov Registration ESPLANADE HOTEL 1300-1700 Fri 7th Nov Meet and Greet FREMANTLE Maritime Museum 1800-2000 Yes Ceremonial Sunset 1845-1900 Sat 8th Nov Registration ESPLANADE HOTEL 1000-1200 Sat 8th Nov SAA AGM, 1000-1100 followed by Up Spirits Navy Club FREMANTLE. Sat 8th Nov rs Gala Dinner 1900-2359 ESPLANADE HOTEL Yes Sun 9th Nov rs Fair in Town Hall and Kings Square 0900-1500 Sun 9th Nov Festival of Street Parade Veterans to march 1500-1600 Mon 10th Nov Option 1: Tour HMAS Stirling/ COLLINS. 1000-1200 BBQ Lunch at Combined Mess HMAS STIRLING 1200-1400 Tour Henderson Multifunction Facilities 1400-1600 Yes Mon 10th Nov Option 2: Retail Therapy for Partners Harbour Town Perth Yes Mon 10th Nov Option 3: Visitors Swan Valley Bus Tour of Honey Yes Farm Winery and Brewery Mon 10th Nov WA State Government Reception Kings Park (By Invitation) Tue 11th Nov Remembrance Day Service 1030-1130 WA Maritime Museum Precinct Tue 11th Nov Post Service Lunch at Navy Club. 1200-1400 Yes Wed 12th Nov Hail and Farewell BBQ visiting rs Navy Club Yes Last Updated 1 Dec 2013
CENTENARY OF AUSTRALIAN SUBMARINE SERVICE 1914- Date Description Activity Details Friday, 1 November 2013 Book Century of Silent Service: presales e-sales of hardbound book in time for Christmas Monday, 9 December 2013 AE2 WWI Mission Rehearsal and Training Exercise Geelong Training Exercise for ROV search of AE2 in Sea of Marmara Wednesday, 1 January Historical Naval Historical Centre Garden SM history display at RANHC display Island Sydney SM focus Saturday, 1 February AE2 AE2 education program for Schools Announce National Schools Program Friday, 7 February Book Century of Silent Service: launch Launch in conjunction with Centenary year launch Friday, 7 February Public Launch Launch of SUB100 programme by Minister for Defence MINDEF to launch SUB100 at S/M ONSLOW Darling Hbr Friday, 28 February Commemoration AE1/AE2 Commissioning Centenary Media release Saturday, 1 March AE2 Sequel to Stoker's : Reception at AWM Canberra Launch Saturday, 1 March AE2 AE2 Graphic Narrative: Launch Media release Saturday, 1 March National SM museum Launch at National Conference Establish website Launch NSMM at annual Maritime Museums Conference Queenscliff March Possibly in partnership with ANMM.
Friday, 25 April National Anzac Day SM to lead ANZAC Day march in state capitals. Perth and Brisbane agreed Friday, 25 April Holbrook NSW Anzac Day march NSW/ACT/VIC SAA to march in Holbrook. Saturday, 26 April Holbrook NSW launch AE1/AE2 exhibition Saturday, 26 April Holbrook NSW Re-union Dinner Saturday, 26 April Book Crew of AE1: launch & sales Book launch tied in with Holbrook AE1/2 exhibition launch Wednesday, 30 April Commemoration AE2 loss 99th anniversary media release Saturday, 24 May Commemoration AE1/AE2 arrival Sydney Reception/Media/VIP sea day? Sunday, 25 May Commemoration USN Memorial Day ALBANY WA USN Memorial Day Sunday, 1 June AE2 MAA diving expedition on AE2 in Sea of Marmara Marine Archaeological Assessment Tuesday, 1 July Commemoration stamps Aus. Post launch of 14/15 stamps Monday, 1 September Magazine Centenary magazine published (Bruce Mountain) Magazine for presento and fundraising. Publish in Sep to be ready for SUBWEEK Saturday, 13 September Sunday, 14 September QLD Ball SAA Qld Centenary Gala Ball Centenary Ball in Brisbane Commemoration AE1 loss centenary Church service, GI chapel, rs Walk Brisbane
Saturday, 1 November Saturday, 1 November Friday, 7 November Friday, 7 November Friday, 7 November Saturday, 8 November Sunday, 9 November Sunday, 9 November Monday, 10 November AE2 WWI Book Week 7th-12th November Week Week AE2 departure centenary Aust s: update launch SAA Subcon (Separate Detailed Program Available) Re-enactment of 2nd AIF convoy departure. 2 SMs in Albany WA Book launch: Aust s Dr MD White QC AGM & social functions SUBFOR FOE Force awarded Freedom of Entry into SM film festival Screening of SM films for public and SM community. Entry to raise money for charity partner? National and International Combined SAA/SIA/RAN rs Gala Ball Centenary Gala Ball Festival of parade SM veterans/internationals to march in street parade. Banners at the Entry to the City SM Memorabilia Fair King's Square and Town Hall City of Perth/WA Gov. Reception Reception for international rs
Tuesday, 11 November Tuesday, 11 November Tuesday, 12 November 2013 Week SIA Conference11th- 12th Nov Remembrance Day Service SIA Conference based on West Australia Maritime Museum Hail and Farewell to visiting rs Remembrance Day Service Centenary theme Navy Club Lunch Last Updated 1 Dec 2013