Cmd Jim O’Neill, ANC (RTD) the project manager for the memorial project, inspecting the construction of the wall to which the granite tablets will be attached.
Preparing the ground for the memorial wall.Digging the trench for the footings.Foundation Chairman Mike Bailey and committee member Bob Mummery checking out the slab and reinforcing rods for the commemorative wall.A good view of the first stage of the wall which will support the granite tablets.Memorial project leader Jim O’Neil checking over the construction so far.
BAE Systems were a major supporter of the Foundation Exhibition this year. The model ships were built by Gerry Westenberg.Chairman of the Foundation, Mike Bailey gave the opening address in front of a banner with 216 names of the crew of the HMAS Perth (I). The banner was created by Lucy Bromwell, the membership coordinator for the Nedlands Yacht Club. The printing was paid for by the office of Hon Lisa O’Malley MLA.Mike Bailey, the Chairman for the HMAS Perth Memorial Foundation Inc.The Lord Mayor of Perth, Basil Zempilas opening the exhibition.The Lord Mayor of the City of Perth with a small selection of the guests at the opening of the exhibition.From the left, the Hon. Dan Caddy MLC, Cmd Bret Dowsing, (RAN Retd.) and Rob Waller listening to the opening address.The Lord Mayor of the City of Perth in front of the banner with 216 name of the crew of the HMAS Perth (I).Mr Jules Moore representing BAE Systems presenting a cheque to Mike Bailey as the Chairman of the HMAS Perth (I) Memorial Foundation Inc.Cmd Tony Nagel, Captain of HMAS Perth (III) accompanied by two sailors examining artifacts of HMAS Perth (I). These items will soon be transferred to the Foundation for safe keeping.From the left, Mike Bailey, Foundation Chairman, Cmd Bret Dowsing, Bob Mummery from the Foundation, Cmd Tony Nagel, Captain of Perth (III) and Jim O’Neil, project leader for the HMAS Perth (I) Memorial.The Bell Ringers who provided a special ringing dedicated to the crew of the HMAS Perth (I).
David Nicolson 
