RNZN Communicators Association

These photos are from Mike Revell, son of Eric Lewis James REVELL.  Can anyone identify anyone in these images.  This bunch of lucky lads were on their way to join RMS RIMUTAKA bound for the UK.  The draft was July 1940 and personnel were drawn from the RNVR.  A full passenger list is being developed and interestingly no ranks were given and all were known as ‘Mr’.  There are certainly a lot of communicators here.

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I am advised that Sparkers are ‘Tough’..  If this is a test of strength then I guess I will have to go along with it.

January was our biggest month yet with over 15,188 hits on the blog and January 13 was our biggest day yet with 1649 hits.   The total number of hits since launching the blog in August 2010 is 159,764.  Congratulations to all communicators and a special thanks to those of you who have contributed to the blog.

The following email addresses are bouncing. If you have a current email address for any of the communicators listed below please advise accordingly.

Karen Ellis
Ted Stevens
Neil Rogers
Peter Borrell
Roger Graham
Chris Mackrell
Rocky Thompson
Steve Prentice
Earle Cleaver
John Cromarty
Bonzo Weekes
Keryn Woods
Colin MacFadyen
Kelly Rubya

Thanks Frank Rands

John B has provided the following image to again tickle the brain…

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The following has been received from Tui’s wife, Mary.

Some of you may be aware that one of our ex Communicators is not too well and has just returned home to New Zealand from Australia. Sadly, Tui has not been given too much longer this side of the bar. He is currently residing with his daughter and is up to catching up with any sailors who care to visit.

Tui is living at his daughters residence:
45 Carousel Cres
East Tamaki Heights
Auckland
Tel 09 2748342
Tui’s mobile is 021 2942130
Facebook page – Tui Newton

Tui’s wife Mary has advised, his life expectancy is not great, but he is in a great place.