WELCOME Contributed
by George MILLIE (49B) The year 2005 marks a significant milestone in the passage of
recent history, commemorating both the 90th anniversary of the
landings on the Gallipoli Peninsular in 1915, and the 60th
anniversary of the end of World War II in 1945. These events in the Australian psyche are seen as the epitome of
“Mateship”, a concept expressed in the “Last Post”
penned by an unknown author.
If we adopt these sentiments as our credo surely, we cannot go
astray. “The
September 49ers & Others” Web site, now renamed "Arborfield & The September
49ers" was created and is maintained for the benefit of all former
apprentices, both male and female, of the Army Apprentices Schools, which
title includes its many derivatives. The driving force behind its creation
can be attributed mainly to a desire to answer the question: “Where are they
now?” and to provide a mechanism for locating and reuniting old friends. To
that end it has achieved a modicum of success and should be seen as the
genesis of a continuing process. This Web site is considered the rightful joint property of not
only those who have so generously contributed material adding to its growth,
but to all former apprentices who have visited it. Unlike some published
material, electronic and print, all sources are acknowledged, except for a
very few which remain to date unknown. Not to do so is merely an overt
display of literary bad manners. It is to be understood that all contributions that are published
on “The September 49ers & Others” and the "Arborfield & The September 49ers" Web sites, both text and
images, remain the intellectual property of the contributor/s and may not be
used in full or in part without the express permission of the named sources. The Message Board under
the name "The Arborfield 49ers Forum" is made available to
anybody who has an interest in exchanging information, thoughts and comments
with like-minded people. However,
before making use of this independent facility, please read the information
available from this link. Updated:
1st January 2007 By
Trevor STUBBERFIELD (52A) Published:
I took over the management of this site after the passing of
Trevor Stubberfield in 2022. My health and ability
to understand the tools and methods to manage the site have meant not much
has changed since I took over. Time and my curiosity on how things work
finally prompted me to have another look at what is required. I have backed
everything up so there is always a failsafe. Wish me luck! Andy Dickson (66B) 9th August
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