Category Archives: General Updates

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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Reunion Presentation

Those of you who attended the Reunion were privy to a presentation provided by Jim Dell.  This presentation centered around the cause of cancer and the number of communicators who have and are now continuing to suffer from this disease.  … Continue reading

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Navy Weekend 1950 and the Rock

This image is of the 15th Ordinary Seamen and 9th Ordinary Telegraphists marching through Auckland on Navy Weekend 1950. The Officer in charge is Lt “Teddy” Thorne (later Rear Admiral) O/Tel Rob Thompson hoisting the White Ensign at Divisions. HMNZS … Continue reading

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Where is Mary Behm?

Does anyone know the whereabouts of Mary Behm who served as a communications wren in the late 60′s early 70′s?

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