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Model Maker – Orewa
Graham Beeson a local ship model maker from Gulf Harbour is currently displaying a number of his models at the Orewa Library. Graham will be travelling to Wellington shortly with his model of HMS NEW...
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Another three from the past
Here are some more images from the past which some of you will recognise. POYS Jeffrey Brown and Alan Whitley – Ship ? L-R ?, Steve Robb, ?, ?, ?, ?, James Cassin, ?, Arthur Gapes L-R James Cassin,...
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Defence Flags
Could this be what our Navy, Army, Air and Defence flag will look like in the future?
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HMNZS Blackpool
Here is an image of the initial crew of HMNZS Blackpool. Thanks Frank L for the image. Rear Row – John Titmus, Eddie Tottman, Dan Warrington, Bob Ratu, ?, Middle Row – Gordon Kyne, ?, ?, Frank Lewis,...
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Buntings at Work
Where are the ‘sparkers’ when there is work to be done. Here is an image of buntings at work. Can you name these fine men? John Titmus and Bobby Ratu
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Wartime Wrens – Somes Island
I came across the article below while doing a little research on the female members of the Comms Branch and thought it might be of interest. Click HERE to read Meg Pilchers story on Somes Island which...
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Class from the 80’s
Here is an image of a communicators class from the 1980’s. Where are the new communicators of today? Send in your images together with names and we will upload to the blog. Photo taken at North Head...
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The Hash
Nice knees guys. Image of communicators running the Hash House Harriers in 1983. L-R Ross Jackson, Richard Bibby and Richard Christensen
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A Wrens Class with Class
Here is an image from a little while ago which will get the memory into action for some. Thanks Judy C for the image. Can we name the wrens and when/where it was taken. Click on image to enlarge....
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Class of 1980
Here is an image of class of Communicators at North Head in 1980. Click on image to enlarge. L-R Jan Fanning, Marion Simons, Nick Nicholson (with stick), Sue Prendergast, Kani Walker and Trudi Kuyf
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A Waikato Painting
When HMNZS WAIKATO first commissioned in the 1960’s five paintings were kindly donated by Hamilton artist Mr R Starr. The paintings were hung in different locations within the ship. It is believed...
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Jack Passings – August 2015
The following Sailors ‘Crossed the Bar’ during the month of August 2015. Details of funerals etc can be found by clicking HERE. MAIN John (Scotchy) Telegraphist McKENZIE Alan CDR McGHIE, Keith George...
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Question – 026
Name of country. Class of ship and the name of the first two. Clue – Delightful confectionery.
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To Change or Not!
Another perspective from David Round who is a sixth generation South Islander who teaches law at the University of Canterbury. He is the author of Truth or Treaty? Commonsense Questions about the...
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Some Communicators Here
Have a look at a class from April 1978. Can we put some names to these ladies, nice hats? Rear L-R Raylene Souter, Michele Clewett, Karen Thackwell, Dalene Nelson, Raey Anstis, Maree Brown, Denise...
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2 Drops of Skin
Here is an image of two very young communicators doing the town. Can you name them? Clue- image taken in 1953
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