It all started when HMAS Melbourne came to town...

From the Burdekin Valley, through the Bergin Inquiry, Covid and beyond, the Radio Show speaks with Ray James OAM, former State President of RSL NSW. In this delightful chat, Ray talks about the importance of accommodating veterans of all ages and from all parts of NSW. The first RAN veteran to be appointed as State President, Ray recalls falling in love with the navy when HMAS Melbourne came to town, of being a successful young boxer who was gifted 2 cans of beer for winning each fight, when he was too young to drink. Ray also speaks of his love for the Qld Reds, the need for the RSL to continue modernising...and of his father, turning 17 on the Kokoda Track.