Today is the anniversary of the sinking of the Perth. Remembering with honour: Telegraphist Max Roberts PAV31 R.A.N.V.R. Killed in Action this day 1st March 1942. Aged 21. Son of Percival John and Ruby Millicent Roberts of Crystal Brook, South Australia. Lest We Forget. O sacred Spirit who didst brood Upon the chaos dark and rude Who bads't its angry tumult cease And gavest light and life and peace O hear us when we cry to thee For those in peril on the sea. B.and M.Walker, Adelaide.