Page 131 - wir69

RIFLE SHOOTING
We are still without our Rifle Range. This places the Unit at a serious
disadvantage in the teaching of this skill and at competitions gives us little
chance of reaching the top, which seems to be completely out of step with other
Unit activities. All training and coaching possible will never produce the
finish we require with the absence of our Range. The Training Officer,
Lt. R. MAY FIELD, worked particularly hard with the team this year for the
Earl Roberts and the Lord Chelmsford Shoots and managed a place at number
twelve in forty-five competing schools throughout Queensland. This does not
sound like Wynnum at all, though in fact it is highly commendable considering
our lack of facilities.
BIVOUACS AND FIELD DAYS
These are still a “must" in the programme for Cadets. Any cutting back
of these activities will cause a further deterioration in interest among the Cadets
or among potential Cadets. All incentives possible must be found and Bivouacs
and Field Days are most popular with the boys. From the Unit point of view,
we have found that these training periods are an excellent spur to morale and
help tremendously in building up the family spirit so vital to success in training.
The Unit has a fine piece of ground for these activities, and our thanks once
again to Mr. CARSON BEALES for his consent to our use of his land.
EFFICIENCY COMPETITION
1969 has produced a strong Efficiency Competition. There is nothing better
than healthy rivalry among our Sections and Platoons to stimulate interest and
build up efficiency. Our Training Officer has given generously of his time and
energy in ensuring the success of the Competition. Congratulations to the success
ful Platoon and Sections.
WYNNUM NORTH CADETS
The Unit has had over forty Cadets from Wynnum North State High School
on strength during the year. The nexus is now in its fourth year and Wynnum
North now has its first Cadet Under-Officer. Congratulations to C.U.O.
N. McLACHLAN for this honour. Cadets from Wynnum North are now wholly
part of the Unit.
UNIT “Q”
It is impossible to over-stress the importance of “Q". Cadet activity in this
area is constantly under the watchful eye of the Army authorities, as it involves
the care, maintenance and accounting for valuable Commonwealth stores. Some
of our stores are of security significance and this adds greatly to responsibility
in “Q“. This year the “Q" loses a Cadet who has given five years service with
the Unit, four years of which have been in “Q“. Congratulations and farewell
to S./Sgt. R. CASTLETON, who has worked so well in this section of the Unit.
UNIT BAND
The band has had a good year, although not up to the standard of 1968.
This could be due to the fact that we are down in strength. Unit thanks goes
to Sgt. P. W. JONES and to Mr G FEAR for their efforts in training the band.
Congratulations to L/Cpl. R. STUART for his success in recent Championship
Events in Piping, held in Brisbane.
P. AND C. ASSOCIATION
The Unit again offers its sincere thanks to the P. and C. Association and,
in particular, those ladies who have helped so generously in providing funds for
the Unit. The Annual P. and C. Grant makes possible many extras for the Unit.
Without it, training would undoubtedly suffer. Progressive thinking and planning
would find little expression without the fund provided by the P. and C. The
Unit is most grateful for the enthusiastic support of this responsible body.

31