TUMBY BAY SUB-BRANCH
RETURNED AND SERVICES LEAGUE (SOUTH AUSTRALIA)
2^nd August 2024

To Whom it May Concern

The Tumby Bay RSL Sub Branch had the pleasure of having Lieutenant Ron Read (Rtd) as our guest speaker at our Annual Dinner on the 28^th July 2024 speaking on the Coast Watchers during WW2 in New Guinea and surrounding islands.

Ron spoke in a passionate way that had all those present hanging on his every word. He had researched his subject well and everyone present appreciated the research Ron had done on this subject.

Your address to the Tumby Bay RSL was greatly appreciated by all members of the RSL and visitors who attended the Annual Dinner.

We recommend Lieutenant Read to anyone seeking a great professional speaker.

Thank you once again on behalf of all members.

Regards,
JEFFREY BLACKWELL
President

TUMBY BAY SUB-BRANCH
RETURNED AND SERVICES LEAGUE (SOUTH AUSTRALIA)

Ron delivered an excellent presentation to our Club about the design, build and manning of the 60 x remarkable Corvettes which served our Navy during the Second World War.

Many Members commented after on how well Ron delivered his presentation and we thank him sincerely.

Alan Howard-Jones, President
Rotary Club of Modbury & Golden Grove

We attended both Dinners at the Naval Military & Air-Force Club where Ron delivered the Keynote address of about 30 minutes duration on the events leading to these significant naval engagements and the consequences thereto, and the outcomes for Australia, Japan, and the U.S.A.

At both Formal Black-Tie dinners, Ron delivered his very well-researched history of the topic with passion and deference. We consider him to be the quintessential Key-note speaker.

Mr. Colin and Mrs. Valerie Shearing

Lieutenant Ron Read RAN (Rtd) was engaged to deliver the REMEMBRANCE DAY Address at the Jamie Larcombe Centre in Glenside this year and I am delighted he accepted our invitation as his presentation was enjoyed by all, and considered outstanding.

Darren Renshaw – Veterans Health Advocate
South Australian Department of Health

Battle in the Coral Sea Presentation

Lieutenant Ron Read RAN (Rtd) was engaged to deliver a one-hour presentation at the Burnside Library on the evening of 11 May 2023 in relation to this topic. LEUT. Read is an expert on the events leading to the first and most significant naval engagement during which occurred just 400 miles off our NE coast during the Second World War in the SW Pacific

The event was fully subscribed

Ron was invited to deliver the ANZAC DAY Address during the Service conducted in the Memorial Chapel on the grounds of the REPAT Hospital on ANZAC Day 2023.

His presentation was professional and compelling. Ron is a very accomplished speaker.

Darren Renshaw – Veterans Health Advocate
Jamie Larcombe Centre and the REPAT Veteran Wellbeing Centre
South Australian Department of Health

I attended the 2022 Battle in the Coral Sea Formal Black-Tie Commemorative Dinner held at the Naval Military & Air-Force Club in May 2022 where Ron Read delivered the Key-Note Address.

I compliment Ron on his fine presentation. His address was spot on and one of the best I have ever heard.

Mrs. Barbara Adams

It was a wonderful evening and we very much enjoyed your clearly presented and well researched address concerning this significant naval engagement which occurred so close very to our shores in May 1942

Mrs. Ann Lees

It was a great evening. Your wonderful presentation was the highlight. Thank you.

GPCAPT (Rtd) Christopher Verco RFD MD FRCOG FRCANZOG