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Crossed the bar
October 27, 2013 Frank Rands

Sparker Passing

Regret to advise that Gary Charles Bryenton, Service No G16934  passed away in Melbourne Australia on 26 October 2013.    Gary’s email

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Crossed the bar
October 26, 2013 Frank Rands

Jack Passings – October 2013

The following Sailors ‘Crossed the Bar’ during the month of October 2013. Details of funerals etc can be found by

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General Updates
October 25, 2013 Frank Rands

New Foundation Member

Congratulations to Paul Craggs who has become our latest Foundation Member being No 88.  Thanks Paul for your contribution to

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Crossed the bar
October 24, 2013 Frank Rands

Passing of a Chief of Naval Staff

It is with sadness that I advise the death of ex Chief of Naval Staff, Rear Admiral Edward (Teddy) Thorne

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October 24, 2013 Frank Rands

Bomb Tests & Cancer

Here is a link to an article in the Daily Mail with reference to a Nuclear test veteran who may have died

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General Updates
October 24, 2013 Frank Rands

Images from Mid to Late 70's

Graham Brooker (Brooks) has pointed out that we have a gap in our history, in that there are no photographs

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October 23, 2013 Frank Rands

Cartoons from the Past – Part 4

Here are more of Sefton’s cartoons for your enjoyment.  Click on images to enlarge.

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October 23, 2013 Frank Rands

Foundation Membership

Wayne (Wiggy) Bennett has become our 87th Foundation Member.  Thank you Wiggy for your contribution.  It is very much appreciated

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October 19, 2013 Frank Rands

Question No 4

This is one for the Buntings.  Press play to listen. Answer – Alter course by wheeling to port 45 degrees

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October 18, 2013 Frank Rands

Question No 3

For the ‘Guns’ amongst you. This is at a faster speed aimed at the Sparkers and EWs. Press Play to

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