RUSI of Western Australia
Aim
The aim of the institute is to promote informed debate and to improve public awareness and understanding of defence and national security.
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Brief History
The Royal United Services Institute (RUSI) of Western Australia was founded in Perth in 1903. The original aim centred on improving the education of Service Officers by promoting the study of strategic and defence matters. A defence oriented library was established, which today contains a fine collection.
The RUSI of WA is a Constituent Body of the Royal United Services Institute of Australia.
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Recent Events in WA
The Royal United Service Institute of WA had a most interesting presentation this month from the head of the 
ADF Force Structure Review team, Major General Michael Crane DSO AM.
Click here for a copy of the transcript.
(Photo courtesy Defence)
Blamey Oration
The RUSI of WA conducts a Blamey Oration every Year.In 201r, Dr Ian J Watt AO, previous Secretary of the Department of Defence had been programmed to deliver the 2011 WA Blamey Address but was unable to deliver as planned due to his departure form Defence to take up his position of Secretary of PM&C. His presentation can be found in the latest Newsletter (click here) and permanently in the Transcripts section of the National Page.
The 2011Blamey Oration was provided by previous National President of RUSI, Major General John Hartley AO at the Army Museum of WA Lecture Theatre on 22 September 2011.
Download the 2010 Oration here.
Download the 2011 Oration here (available soon).
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RUSI of WESTERN AUSTRALIA - Publications
The RUSI of WA publishes a newsletter ten times per year. Click here for the latest version.
Previous Newsletters 2010 - present (click on highlighted months):
2010 February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November
2011 February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, December
Library
The RUSI of WA has a significant library of books in its Library. Contact Secretary to borrow.
For your convenience the catalogue can be downloaded complete or by section. (Click on links below to download):
Introduction to Catalogue (25KB)
Part III: Maps and Transparencies (35KB)
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