Recently, I had a call from Des Ralph who states that last Thursday he was out playing golf with Rob and the world was all good.

He got a phone call from Rob on the Friday saying that he (Rob) wouldn’t be playing next week.

Sunday Rob was operated on for Bowel and Liver cancer.

A large amount of the lower intestine was removed.

By all reports Rob’s condition is much better than previously predicted and apparently all is looking as well as can be expected under the conditions.

We all wish you a speedy recovery Rob and a return to the weekly game of golf. (You may have to alter your swing slightly Des tells me.)

To all of 87 and their families
We wish everyone a very Merry Christmas and a safe and happy New Year
from all of the Englund family
PS: look forward to seeing everyone again in August at Coffs Harbour

Xmas wishes to all of 87 ‘s members, friends and families and a safe and healthy new Year.Cheers Ken & Marg.

Merry Xmas to all of 87 and there families, Have a Happy and Safe New Year                       Richard and Sue Adcock

Marie & I would like to wish all 87 members and their family’s a merry xmas and a healthy new year.
Regards Jim & Marie Thomson

Christmas Greetings to all 87 members and families, may you have a very happy, 
healthy and safe festive season. 
Fondest regards Pidge and Jenny

I went to a Corps function at 7 CSSB the other day and was informed by a Lieutenant from 26 Squadron that on Friday 17th November of this year, 87 Transport Troop was disbanded. I am still waiting an Email from said officer with the details but from what I can gather the disbandment was apparently through a lack of manning capabilities. The past few months the unit was under the command of a Sgt.

The last 87 was nothing like the 87 we remember, no tippers,  Macks and Mogs GS.

The following video gives an idea of the Units capabilities.

funeral details are as follow;

Friday 27 October 1100 (I checked this time),

St Brigids Church Brook St

Coogee NSW

Medals to be worn.

RV later at the RSL

Please note that the time is 1100hrs NSW time

Regards

Glen

PS. Last post page updated.

Have just received a call from Jo-anne Neenan informing us of the sudden passing of John in the early hours of the morning in his sleep. Apparently this was completely unexpected as he was in good spirits yesterday.

Funeral details will follow.

Dot has just informed us that Ted’s funeral will take place at: 1200hrs on Thursday 27 July 2017 at  The Garden Chapel, Albany Creek Crematorium, 400 Albany Creek Road, Bridgeman Downs QLD 4035.

Medals to be worn.

Gathering has been organised at the facility after the ceremony.

Approx 1045 or so this morning Friday 21 July 2017 Ted Baulch passed away peacefully in Prince Charles Hospital Chermside Qld. Funeral details will be posted as they come to hand.

John John has sent this site to me which is worth a look.

See http://www.thecasualtylist.com/list

In case our members are unaware, Pommie is listed as an NBCAS.

JN

To all my 87 comrades and their ladies,

Thank you for your wishes for my return to health.  They paid off, for I am back to my normal dissipated self as if nothing had happened.

Having been brain dead all my life, and my heart stopped (for I know not how long) I guess I was fully dead for that while.  I can report that I saw no tunnel with a light in the distance.

My love to all the girls.

Cheers for now.

My very proud, Sunray

Ted Baulch. As we all know, Ted suffered a stroke a while ago and has been slowly recovering over the past few months. At this moment he has the use of legs and hands, takes the rubbish out, does the wiping up etc., so is obviously improving physically. Still hasn’t recovered full speech yet and understandably becomes a bit frustrated when he can’t communicate as he would wish. Visitors and callers are welcome, but not in large groups please. Dot is bearing up pretty well.

Jim Thomson. Last seen a couple of months ago and is bearing up pretty well considering his situation. Marie is also bearing up reasonably well, although if either of their legs fell off they wouldn’t say anything.

John John Neenan is a typical Officer. Can’t even get ‘karking it’ right. Went to the hospital for some routine checks and collapses in a heap right outside the Emergency department door. As a result CPR and the crash cart was on hand in seconds. After 13 days in hospital  looking for a reason for the shut down, and he is out and about, bright as a button with only two broken ribs to show for it all.

Blue Hickey. Despite being advised that he may not see Christmas 2015, a couple of years ago, he reports that the cancer is still in remission and he is enjoying life to the fullest. Just come back from a 7 day cruise through the Pacific.

Bloo Dennis is in hospital in Brisbane with kidney stones. (apparently)

Ken Purdie was looking good the last I saw of him recently, so good that Joy was taking some time off and heading south on an embroidery junket for a week or so.

Patsy and I are still in relatively good health, alive and kicking.

Although not 87, my mate Paul Clements had a heart attack just after Anzac Day and has since had a stent put in place. Must be good now as he and Marlene are off on holidays today.

That just about sums up the local news, if anyone has anything else to report, let me know and I will add it.