Peter Adamis Abalinx 1 December 2016
I just spoke with Barry. He is at home, living in far North Queensland with his wife. I am so pleased that I caught up with him. He was also one my early mentors. A tower of strength, great Aussie humour, tough…
I just spoke with Barry. He is at home, living in far North Queensland with his wife. I am so pleased that I caught up with him. He was also one my early mentors. A tower of strength, great Aussie humour, tough…
Peter Adamis Abalinx 12 January 2017.
I had gone to bed this evening, relaxing and as normal reading a book. This book I had purchased some few years ago when we went to Cairns and visited "Warrie" George Mansford. Although it was a great visit and…
I had gone to bed this evening, relaxing and as normal reading a book. This book I had purchased some few years ago when we went to Cairns and visited "Warrie" George Mansford. Although it was a great visit and…
Peter Adamis Abalinx 5 May 2011
I wrote this article with much help from Rebecca Killick, the Killick family, Michael Hardless, Gus Guthrie and Wikipedia. In fact most it would be attributed to Rebecca who provide much of the background to our mate Willie.…
I wrote this article with much help from Rebecca Killick, the Killick family, Michael Hardless, Gus Guthrie and Wikipedia. In fact most it would be attributed to Rebecca who provide much of the background to our mate Willie.…
Abalinx 24 September 2019 Peter Adamis
PREAMBLE. One of the many things I was taught whilst in the Army was to allow the man on the ground to be free to use their initiative, skills, knowledge and assets to complete their mission.
My generation was…
PREAMBLE. One of the many things I was taught whilst in the Army was to allow the man on the ground to be free to use their initiative, skills, knowledge and assets to complete their mission.
My generation was…
The Voice from the Pavement - Peter Adamis 26 December 2011
BRUCE RUXTON
This article is long overdue by me and it is my way of paying tribute to a good friend who took me on board when I hardly knew anybody and need some support during my study of…
BRUCE RUXTON
This article is long overdue by me and it is my way of paying tribute to a good friend who took me on board when I hardly knew anybody and need some support during my study of…
'The responsibility of Government is the security of the nation. And it follows therefore that the Government has a particular responsibility towards those who have worn the nations uniform. Because there is in my view no higher calling than to wear the…
The Voice from the Pavement - Peter Adamis - 5 May 2014
TO BE AUSTRALIAN
As a young man I was often asked what is an Australian like and what does it feel to be an Australian. When faced with such a question, I am reminded of a time when I was a young…
TO BE AUSTRALIAN
As a young man I was often asked what is an Australian like and what does it feel to be an Australian. When faced with such a question, I am reminded of a time when I was a young…
Abalinx Peter Adamis 17 October 2015
JOHN DEIGHTON (JPA - to his close comrades)
There are far better and greater men and women who could speak and write far better, more eloquently and with more knowledge, skill and passion of John Deighton. I cannot…
JOHN DEIGHTON (JPA - to his close comrades)
There are far better and greater men and women who could speak and write far better, more eloquently and with more knowledge, skill and passion of John Deighton. I cannot…
Peter Adamis 2 December 2016
This article is about Mick Strong, not about his military career, not about me, not about the human and spirit that dwells within us all and the one phone call that made a difference to me. Mick Strong is not to be confused…
This article is about Mick Strong, not about his military career, not about me, not about the human and spirit that dwells within us all and the one phone call that made a difference to me. Mick Strong is not to be confused…
Abalinx 1 February 2018 Peter Adamis.
What can a bloke say when confronted with another bloke wearing an Akubra style hat. A copy of the article may be downloaded by clicking on:WARREN ONE OF MY MANY UGLY COBBER DIGGER MATES
Well in this case it looks…
What can a bloke say when confronted with another bloke wearing an Akubra style hat. A copy of the article may be downloaded by clicking on:WARREN ONE OF MY MANY UGLY COBBER DIGGER MATES
Well in this case it looks…
10 June 2018 Abalinx Peter Adamis
What does one say to a mate’s wife and kids when he has gone from this world? A very difficult scenario, under an umbrella of huge sorrow, anguish and grief is one way of describing ones feelings on hearing the passing…
What does one say to a mate’s wife and kids when he has gone from this world? A very difficult scenario, under an umbrella of huge sorrow, anguish and grief is one way of describing ones feelings on hearing the passing…