Gladys Liu (Chisholm, Liberal Party) Share this | Link to this | Hansard source

Last week I had the privilege of representing the Chisholm community award to a truly remarkable individual, Mr Arthur Mereweather. When Arthur joined the Army Reserves at just 17, he was driving five-tonne Army trucks before he even had his drivers licence. He went on to serve for 30 years, working for the Commonwealth Bank while travelling with the Army doing drills and jumping out of planes. Arthur went on to join the Box Hill RSL, where he has been a member for 26 years; 23 of which he has been the Treasurer. As well as caring for his wife, four children, 13 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren, Arthur has always ensured his RSL remains a priority. To quote Arthur, 'It's great. But I'll tell you, I don't get much time for tellie.' Congratulations, Arthur, and thank you for your service to our country. To the excellent executive team at the Box Hill RSL, President John Haward, committee members Ray Wall, Lindsay Burke, Brian Tateson and Dep Dawes. Thank you for making Box Hill RSL one of the best RSLs in the country.