George Mansford is a laconic, patriotic Australian. He has a great zest for life and his eyes sparkle when he regales his many friends with tales of yester-years. He has proudly served his Nation in Korea, Malaya and South Vietnam. He leads from the front, calls a spade a shovel and was a tough soldier and commander. He laughs often and loudly but he has known sorrow during his life.
I am sure that this collection of George’s short stories and poems, will give you a far greater understanding of George Mansford than any character description can. George truly epitomises everything Australian and I am honoured to have George Mansford as a friend.
Neil Weekes, AM, MC Brigadier (Retired)
For general enquiries or anyone interested in purchasing a copy of The Spirit of Australia
please contact Jeannette Bartlett via
If paying by cheque, the cheque should be made payable to George Lyon Mansford and posted to:
J. Bartlett U2/68 Pacific Drive, Banksia Beach, 4507, Qld.
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Commonwealth Bank, Earlville, Qld.
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$30 per copy (including postage within Australia)
All profits from the sale of the first printing of the book will be donated to the following organisations.
• Legacy
• The Royal Australian Regiment Association (Memorial Walk)
• Australian Army Training Team Vietnam (Memorial Grove)
Your interest and support are greatly appreciated.
If you require any additional information, please do not hesitate to contact Jeannette Bartlett for any additional inquiries. Phone 0417 515773
"The Boy from Tully: Peter Lauder MC"
For those with a PC wanting to read eBooks, there is at least one option which is a free download.
Go into Google and search for “Kindle for PC” and download the free application. Kindle for PC gives you access to the Amazon book store.
Once you have downloaded it, go into the tab at the top of the page “Kindle store” on Kindle for PC. Once the Amazon page opens, there will be a search bar at the top.Type in “The Boy from Tully” and search. The eBook version will come up. You can preview the book or buy it by following the prompts. Once you buy it, it will be downloaded to your library on the PC.
If you have an Apple iPhone or iPad you can access the eBook by going into the ITunes store on the top right of ITunes. Go into the Books tab at the top of the page. When this opens go into the search bar at the top right corner and type in “The Boy from Tully”. You can then proceed to preview it or buy it by following the prompts.
If anyone wants help to do this online please give me a ring on 0410 129 410
Regards: David Read Biographer
Walking with Grunts by Father Stan Hessey
I have had a long two years trying to publish a book about my time in Vietnam with 8 RAR. At long last it is in print.
This book is available via the Association.
A DUTY DONE- BY FRED FAIRHEAD LT COL (RTD)
A summary of operations by the Royal Australian Regiment in the Vietnam War 1965-1972
Dedicated to those Who Served 
Available From: https://amosa.org.au/shop/a-duty-done
WHERE HAVE ALL THE BIRDS GONE- BY PETER McCANN
An interesting and nostalgic insight into the life and times of the PIONEER PLT in 8RAR 1969-70. The book is full of Statistics and Photographs and well worth a read. 