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General UpdatesVeterans
May 25, 2020 Frank Rands

New Opposition Spokesperson for Veteran Affairs

Well, at last, we have two ex-servicemen in the important Veterans Affairs Portfolio. Ron Mark as the Minister and Chris

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General Updates
May 24, 2020 Frank Rands

Shirley Lawes Passing

Wife of our shipmate, Communicator, Warrant Officer Radio Supervisor Bevan Lawes MBE and mother of Captain Maxine Lawes RNZN Shirley

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General Updates
May 23, 2020 Frank Rands

Mururoa Veterans

As we all know the Mururoa Veterans have been seeking justice for not only themselves but also their families as

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General Updates
May 22, 2020 Frank Rands

Cancers rife for veterans

From the Otago Daily Times 23 May 2020 New research highlights the health problems of Mururoa veterans and urges greater

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History News
May 17, 2020 Frank Rands

Drydock Auckland City

Here is an image of a dry dock built prior to Calliope Dock. This dock was located at the end

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History News
May 17, 2020 Frank Rands

1912 – Calliope Dock

A great image of Calliope Dock. Nothing much has changed.

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History News
May 17, 2020 Frank Rands

1924 – The RN Visits Auckland

Below are some images of HMS RENOWN and HMS HOOD when they visited Auckland in 1924. Double click on the

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History News
May 17, 2020 Frank Rands

1925 – The US Fleet Visits Auckland

This is a great shot of the Devonport Naval Base. To enlarge double click on the image. You can easily

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General Updates
May 14, 2020 Frank Rands

Remain Connected 8

During the lockdown for the Covid-19 virus, it is considered that we should provide an avenue for members of the

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Videos
May 11, 2020 Frank Rands

The Mystery of North Head

Riddled with old military tunnels, Auckland’s North Head has long been the focus of speculation. In this documentary, Philip Alpers

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