Owen Genat
02/10/2019
Smaller-sized club in terms of membership on a decent-sized premises with ample parking. The forecourt has a basic memorial and a Quick Firing (QF) 40mm Anti-Aircraft (AA) Canadian-made Bristol Bofors gun, the details of which are:
- Barrel L/60 MkI No.L/53239 manufactured 1943 by what appears to be "GL", unknown breech-ring and autoloader, Breech Casing MkXII No.8000 manufactured 1942 by Otis Fensom Elevator Works, Canada (OFE/C) on mounting MkXII No.12116 manufactured 1942 by OFE/C and platform (carriage assembly missing) MkXII No.P-10577 manufactured 1942 by OFE/C.
Other examples of Bristol Bofors can be found at the RSL clubs of Pascoe Vale, Keilor East, and Watsonia but none of those guns are as well preserved in terms of visible marks as this one.
Staff at club were friendly and more than happy for visitors to photograph the gun so long as it is respected.