The evening's entertainment titled "Mary Rose and other Naval Occassions[sic]" consisted of an interesting pot-pourri of nautical items .

Ian Uys and Darrell Hall both shared their genealogical research with the meeting. Amongst Ian's forbears was Captain Benjamin Boyes (b 1785) who settled in Cape Town (cf. Boyes Drive). He undertook some extremely hazardous and trying voyages in the company of his wife - on one occassion[sic] just barely escaping a pirate boarding of his ship. It was also interesting to hear of Barbara Uys's relationship to Captain Smith, the master of the ill-fated Titanic. Darrell informed us of his findings concerning his ancestors, one of whom landed with the 1820 Settlers.

Darrell then showed an extract, dealing with the battleship, from the BBC video "Seapower". Peter Fox then presented the fascinating audio-visual show that he had obtained on the Mary Rose. This presentation illustrated the history of the loss of, and the recent raising of, the Tudor warship Mary Rose.

Captain Tony Spier thanked all the speakers for an extremely interesting evening.

Future Meetings.

Johannesburg - March 12th - Mr. Stewart T. Stiles - "Napoleon's 1813 German Campaign".

- April 19th - Annual General Meeting and Film.

The venue for the Johannesburg meetings is the J.C. Lemmer Auditorium, S.A. National Museum of Military History, Saxonwold, Johannesburg at 20h00.

Cape Town

- March 12th - Major Darrell Hall - "Above the Trenches".

Durban

- Contact Tania van der Watt.

Journal

It is expected that the "Military History Journal" will be sent to all paid up members at the end of February

STEWART STILES

This is a "do it yourself" outing for members and visitors providing their own transport and refreshments for the day. A limited amount of walking is involved. The detailed movements are set out below, supplemented by the map shown below.

09.55 Take Rooihuiskraal offramp off the N1 motorway (Ben Schoeman) and meet alongside the R101 (Point A on the map).

10.00 Depart to view the site of the Action at Rooihuiskraal (Point B) under the guidance of Mr. Rob Jordan (For background information refer to Rob's article, "The Siege of Pretoria, 1880-1881", in the 1st Boer War Centenary Issue of the Military History Journal - Vol 5 No 2 Dec 1980).

11.00 Depart from Rooihuiskraal for Fort Tullichewan. Mr. Richard Tomlinson will say a few words about the Wierda Bridge that will be passed on route. Proceed north along the R101, passing the Wierda Bridge and Valhalla. At Iscor HQ circle proceed to the right along Pretoria Road. Please keep in close convoy at this stage as there are extensive roadworks and dirt roads to be followed. After approx. 1,1 kilometres turn right onto dirt road. Fort Tullichewan was built on the crest of Salvokop and can be approached by motor car, but, be warned, the final 200 metres is extremely rocky and hazardous to low clearance cars and nervous drivers! Therefore, if in doubt, please walk the final 200 metres. Time has been allowed for this. Point C on map.

11.30 Mr Richard Tomlinson will talk on "Fort Tullichewan and the Forts of Pretoria 1880-1902". Background information can be obtained by referring to Richard's article on Fort Tullichewan in the June 1985 issue of the Military History Journal (Vol 6 No 5).

12.20 Depart for Fountains Valley Resort. Close convoy please. Dirt road eventually joins the road that passes between the Voortrekker Monument and Fort Skanskop. This road joins Eeufees Road (R101) virtually under the Ben Schoeman Highway. Turn left into Eeufees Rd and proceed straight into the Fountains Valley Resort.

12.30 Picnic lunch at Fountains Valley (Point D on map). Toilet facilities are available. Please be packed and prepared to leave by 13.25.

13.30 Depart from Fountains Valley for 1 Military Hospital. Proceed along Eeufees Road (R101). At Iscor HQ circle, where extensive roadworks are underway, enter Voortrekker Road and proceed for approx. 750 metres, turning right into 1 Mil Hospital.

13.45 Assemble at helicopter pad (1 Mil Hospital - Point E).
Introduction by Mrs. Lynette van den Heever (PRO).
Auditorium - Followed by two video films of the Rehabilitation Wing.

Visits to:

1. Art Exhibition - "75 Years of Medicine in the SADF".
2. Hospital Chapel.
3. Physiotherapy Pool - tea will be served.
4. Hospital Kitchens .
5. Casualty Department.
6. Intensive Care Unit.
7. Radiology Department: Demo CAT Scanner.
8. A Hospital Ward.

16.00 Depart for home.