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Remember Geoff

This image was passed via Mike Commons of his shipmate Geoff Brindle who some of you may remember.  The occasion is the launching of the Port of Bunbury second rescue boat.   Geoff has been a volunteer member since 1993, and … Continue reading

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Mesothelioma Cancer Resource

A new link has been established for communicators to seek data on Mesothelioma Cancer Research in the US.   The menu on the left of the home page covers veterans in the Navy.   The link has been added to … Continue reading

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RNZN Women’s Association and 2012 Reunion

Each year the RNZNWA organise a regional AGM in April, a national AGM in August, a Christmas Lunch and a Church Service and of course they do ANZAC Day.  Every four years they organise a reunion (although for some special … Continue reading

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Equipment for Sparkers

If anyone is interested in purchasing a new radio, here is your opportunity.  Have a look at http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=470178610

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Can you Help?

Hello,  I am Warren Te Paa’s stepdaughter and I am trying to put a memory book of Warren together, but can’t find any of his navy photos.  If anyone has any photographs that they would like to share, please e … Continue reading

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REUNION 2015

Well here is the news I know you have all been waiting for.  The next RNZN Communicators Reunion will be held in Feb/Mar/Apr 2015 and the venue will be WELLINGTON.  A Sub Committee led by Bob Ohlson has been formed … Continue reading

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Jack Passings April 2012

The following Sailors ‘Crossed the Bar’ during the month of April 2012. Details of funerals etc can be found by clicking HERE. ANSLEY, Noel Ross RENWICK, Graham RUSSELL Arthur (Vern) STRODE, Alan Julian MURPHY, Stanley Thomas (Stan, Spud) YOUNG, John … Continue reading

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The ‘Rock’

A number of you will ‘fondly’ remember the Rock (Moutihe Island). These images have been provided by Lou Hocken for your enjoyment and to tweak the brain a little.  Thanks Lou for the images. CSD Tamaki  1960 Standing.  Locke  Prosser … Continue reading

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Skin Kininmont would like Contact

The following has been received from Skin Kininmont. Apologies for not getting back to all my mates –being a proper sparker and not 100% clued up on this computer age–plus stupid –(Tell me whats going to happen when me and … Continue reading

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All Branches 1970′s Reunion

The second reunion for all branches of the RNZN, who joined the Navy in the January 1970 intake, is being held in Hamilton over the period 10 – 12 May 2013. Planning is well underway, but some decisions are still … Continue reading

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