Kevin took a short break from the band until 1992 when he returned performing with the band at the Edinburgh Tattoo in 1994, 1997 & 2001 he also performed in Red square in Moscow in 2007. He joined the Rats in 1964 and became secretary of the band in 1975 – 1985. Kevin learned to play the pipes in 1955 with the Victorian Irish Pipe Band. Being a very loyal member he is delighted that a number of his fellow members of the current band also date back to the 60’s, 70’s & 80’s. Lindsay has performed at the Edinburgh Tattoo and in Moscow. Work commitments took Lindsay away from the band for 20 years but he made it back in 2003. During that time he held the positions of Pipe Corporal and Pipe Sergeant. Lindsay joined the Rats in 1967 playing and competing with the band until 1983. Lois has also appeared with the band in 2001 in Edinburgh and Moscow in 2007. In 1997 she again attended the Edinburgh Tattoo as Pipe Sergeant and had the honour of performing as the Lone Piper that year. Lois has also been a long standing member of the Golden City Pipe Band competing with them during the 90’s in grade 3. In 1994 Lois again performed at the Edinburgh Tattoo as Pipe Major of the Band. In 1987 Lois joined the Rats and held the position of Pipe Corporal for the first trip to the Edinburgh Military Tattoo in 1988. She then played with the Melbourne Ladies Pipe Band from 1963 to 1987.

Lois commenced learning the bagpipes with the Nunawading Pipe Band in the early 1960’s. A further highlight saw him perform at various functions in Estes Park and Denver, Colorado, to a very enthusiastic and appreciative American audience. David also led the Band in Moscow, 2007, and Libya, 2009, and the Basel International Tattoos, Switzerland in 20. His Pipe Band experiences have seen him perform on 4 different continents around the world, including the Edinburgh Military Tattoos in 1975, 2002, 2005, 2008, 20, the Royal Tournament, Earls Court, London, and the Colchester Searchlight Tattoo, UK. He has also served with the 5 th Battalion Royal Victoria Regiment Pipes and Drums and the City of Casey Pipe Band. His experience in Pipe Bands spans 45 years, having also served as Pipe Major of the Victoria Police Pipe Band from 1980 to 1987, and retiring from that Band in 2013. David is currently the Pipe Major of the band having joined the Rats of Tobruk in 2003.

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