DATES FOR YOUR DIARY
Qld Police Museum Tours and Talks and More
As so many of you have enjoyed what the Police Museum has to offer, the promotion for their events will continue on this page. This will also include the tours and Sunday information sessions.
Thanks to the Curator of the Qld Police Museum for allowing us to promote the stories and events
They are free however, bookings are essential.
Some of the Articles have been included in our 'Topical' page
This is not a WRAAC organised event, and is open to anyone.
The Museum is located on the ground floor of the Police Headquarters, 100 Roma Street, Brisbane
and is open Monday to Thursday, 9:00 am – 4:00 pm.
Kate Kyriacou, award-winning journalist, author and podcaster with The Courier-Mail will be at the Museum at 11am on Sunday the 26th of July as she revisits the cold case of Sharron Phillips.
Kate has been a print journalist for more than 20 years, working for newspapers in South Australia, Victoria and Queensland. She is a former Queensland journalist of the year and has covered some of the state’s most high-profile crimes. Her book, The Sting, was the inspiration for the feature film The Stranger and highlighted the work of Queensland police detectives and covert operatives. Kate was a member of the Walkley Judging Board and is a current judge with the Queensland media awards, the Clarions.
It is now 40 years since the story of missing Queensland woman Sharron Phillips dominated our newspapers and airwaves when she went missing from the busy Ipswich Motorway.
In 2017, more than 30 years after her disappeared, Queensland detectives wrote to the state coroner to say they finally believed they knew her killer.
But taxi driver Raymond Mulvihill will never be brought to justice.
On this 40th anniversary of Sharron’s murder, journalist Kate Kyriacou will talk about why the case had such an impact on Queenslanders.
Looking forward to welcoming you back (or perhaps for the first time!) at 11am in the PHQ Ground Floor Conference Room
Click on the Police Car to open the Eventbrite site to register for this free event
ANNOUNCEMENT
78th Women's Royal Australian Army Corps and Australian Women's Veterans
Reunion
12-16 February 2029
Where: Sunshine Coast QLD
A reunion is set for former members and friends of the Women's Royal Australian Army Corps and Australian Women's Veterans.
Program Highlights
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12 February
Meet and Greet with Goodie Bags -
13 February
Suggested Lunch Excursions -
14 February
Memorial Service, WRAAC Blessing & Morning Tea -
15 February
Formal Dinner -
16 February
Recovery Afternoon
Please reserve these dates. Further details to follow
Email: wraac78threunion@outlook.com
This event is being organised by an independent group namely the
'78th WRAAC Reunion Committee'
The Queensland WRAAC Association supports this event but is not directly involved in these arrangements
Further information regarding this event and the contact details of the Committee will be found in due course in the drop down menu on this website.
JULY
Saturday 18th July
Toowoomba & District Women's Veterans Groups
11.00am at Zack's Restaurant,
(part of Burke and Wills Hotel
554 Ruthven Street, Toowoomba.
Ladies from all three branches are welcome to attend
We meet the third Saturday of the month for a catch up and lunch
Why not come along and join us.
For bookings please contact:
Wanda Townley
Mobile: 0438 508 836
Email: wandaltownley@gmail.com
Monday 20th July
Bundaberg District Women Veterans 59th Birthday Luncheon
Monday 27th July
Combined Services Bribie Island Group
WHERE: Bribie Island RSL 99 Toorbul St., Bongaree
WHEN: 10.30AM
CONTACT: Anita Cooper - 0402 246 408
This is a social gathering for ex-servicewomen who meet for lunch every 4th Monday of each month.
Don't bother walking a mile in my shoes, that would just be boring. Spend 30seconds in my head, and that will freak you out!
DATE CLAIMER
16 - 17 - 18 OCTOBER 2026
HERVEY BAY EX-SERVICEWOMEN'S SOCIAL CLUB
42ND BIRTHDAY
(more information to come)
AUGUST
Saturday 8th August
Committee Meeting - 10.00am Sunnybank RSL Sub Branch 19 Gager Street, Sunnybank
M/Tea provided -BYO Lunch
Monday 10th August
We meet the 2nd Monday of each month at Club Tavern
16 Matthew Terrace, Caboolture
at 11.30am
Any enquiries to Carmel Tunstall
Ph. 0413 337 329
Wednesday 12th August
Check out the website : https://www.smeac.org.au
We welcome all serving and ex-service ladies from the Navy Army and Air Force who live in the Glasshouse Country Area or passing through to join us at
Camp SMEAC
2315 Steve Irwin Way Landsborough.
Camp SMEAC is run by Veterans as a Hub and are welcoming us as part of the Social Connection.
You can arrive at 10.00am for morning tea and have a walk around the area to the dam. Kayaking is available.
We have lunch at 11.30 and a chat with a good dose of laughter.
We get together on the 2nd Wednesday of each month.
We do have to book, so need to confirm numbers
Please contact Fran Sinclair on 0416 013 987
Saturday 15th August
Toowoomba & District Women's Veterans Groups
11.00am at Zack's Restaurant,
(part of Burke and Wills Hotel
554 Ruthven Street, Toowoomba.
Ladies from all three branches are welcome to attend
We meet the third Saturday of the month for a catch up and lunch
Why not come along and join us.
For bookings please contact:
Wanda Townley
Mobile: 0438 508 836
Email: wandaltownley@gmail.com
Saturday 22nd August
General Meeting
10.30am Geebung RSL, 323 Newman Road, Geebung
Come early and enjoy a cuppa before the meeting. Afterwards catch up with friends old and new over lunch. Geebung RSL supports the WRAAC Association, so lets return the favour.
We are hoping to have a speaker from the Qld Fire Department to discuss the new legislation regarding fire alarms and also to discuss the issues with lithium batteries
Monday 24th August
Combined Services Bribie Island Group
WHERE: Bribie Island RSL 99 Toorbul St., Bongaree
WHEN: 10.30AM
CONTACT: Anita Cooper - 0402 246 408
This is a social gathering for ex-servicewomen who meet for lunch every 4th Monday of each month.
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SEPTEMBER
Wednesday 9th September
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The Council of Ex-Servicewomen’s Associations Qld
has much pleasure in extending an invitation to
Women Everywhere
to attend the
KALLANGUR MEMORIAL & WREATH LAYING SERVICE
for the Women of Australia
at the Women of Australia Memorial Wall in the grounds of the
Norths Leagues & Services Club and Pine Rivers RSL Sub-Branch,
1347 Anzac Avenue, Kallangur
on
Wednesday, 9 September 2026 at 11 am
Medals may be worn
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A light lunch will be served in the Spirit Bar after the service.
RSVP to usgriggs@bigpond.com before 1 August for catering purposes.
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The Women of Australia Memorial
The Memorial was designed to honour the women of Australia, both military and civilian, whom, through their dedication and courage, provided a significant contribution during all wars and conflicts.
The Memorial has two distinct components one honouring civilians and the second honouring female members of the various Defence Forces.
It is hoped that this memorial will remain as a permanent reminder of those who served our Nation and, in particular, honour those women who paid the ultimate sacrifice.
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Should you have enquiries, please contact – Wendy Griggs
President
Council of Ex-Servicewomen’s Associations Qld
Ph. 0412 017 123 or Email: usgriggs@bigpond.com
Wednesday 9th September
Check out the website : https://www.smeac.org.au
We welcome all serving and ex-service ladies from the Navy Army and Air Force who live in the Glasshouse Country Area or passing through to join us at
Camp SMEAC
2315 Steve Irwin Way Landsborough.
Camp SMEAC is run by Veterans as a Hub and are welcoming us as part of the Social Connection.
You can arrive at 10.00am for morning tea and have a walk around the area to the dam. Kayaking is available.
We have lunch at 11.30 and a chat with a good dose of laughter.
We get together on the 2nd Wednesday of each month.
We do have to book, so need to confirm numbers
Please contact Fran Sinclair on 0416 013 987
Saturday 12th September
Toowoomba & District Women's Veterans Groups
11.00am at Zack's Restaurant,
(part of Burke and Wills Hotel
554 Ruthven Street, Toowoomba.
Ladies from all three branches are welcome to attend
We meet the third Saturday of the month for a catch up and lunch
Why not come along and join us.
For bookings please contact:
Wanda Townley
Mobile: 0438 508 836
Email: wandaltownley@gmail.com
Saturday 12th September
Committee Meeting - 10.00am Sunnybank RSL Sub Branch 19 Gager Street, Sunnybank
M/Tea provided -BYO Lunch
Monday 14th September
We meet the 2nd Monday of each month at Club Tavern
16 Matthew Terrace, Caboolture
at 11.30am
Any enquiries to Carmel Tunstall
Ph. 0413 337 329
Sunday 27th September
Monday 28th September
Combined Services Bribie Island Group
WHERE: Bribie Island RSL 99 Toorbul St., Bongaree
WHEN: 10.30AM
CONTACT: Anita Cooper - 0402 246 408
This is a social gathering for ex-servicewomen who meet for lunch every 4th Monday of each month.
When I was a kid, there were no phones or tablets so we sat at the breakfast table reading the cereal boxes.