Jack Passings – March 2019
The following Sailors ‘Crossed the Bar’ during the month of March 2019. Details of funerals etc can be found by clicking HERE. GILBERTSON, Gordon Bruce Seaman WILKINSON George Francis Seaman STRATFORD,...
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Ngapona Newsletter
23 March 19 – Kumeu Militaria Show 6 April 19 – HMNZS Otago Reunion, Birkenhead RSA. Including All Ships. See http://www.hmnzsotago.org 18 April 19 – Ngapona Assn Lunch at Henderson RSA (Thursday) 19 –...
View ArticleRSA – PRESIDENTS FORUM
Greetings from the desk of the Affiliates Representative on the President’s Forum which was attended by Dennis Mardle – Affiliate Representative to the Presidents Forum Last week was a two-day meeting...
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Salt Inreases in Whangamata
Three old seadogs got together recently in Whangamata to reminisce and tell a few lies. I have it on good authority that the three pensioners were all in bed by 7.oopm and lights out was just after...
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RNZN Antarctica Reunion
The NZ Antarctica Veterans Reunion will be held Queens Birthday Weekend at the Rangiora RSA. This reunion is open to all those that have served 60 South and below. Organising Committee with...
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Unofficial Comms Lunch – Wellington
An unofficial Communicators Luncheon was held at the Thistle Inn on 29 March 2019. The lunch was attended by Alan Peck, Charlie Matenga, Don McMurray, Jean Soloman, Michael Catlow, Ernie Koch, Neal...
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HMNZS IRIRANGI – Wot’s Left
Dropped into the site of HMNZS IRIRANGI on 28 March 2019 to find the following. Click on images to enlarge. Main Gate with QM Lobby on right Main Road into Camp Thorne Park Thorne Park Road to...
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NGAPONA Newsletter
LONGCAST 18 April 19 – Ngapona Assn Lunch at Henderson RSA (Thursday) 19 – 22 April 19 – Easter Weekend 25 April 19 – ANZAC Day 3-5 May 19 – Radar Plotters’ Reunion, Taupo. Contact pearcegc@xtra.co.nz...
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Where are you Going to be Buried?
A recent article at page 14 in the VA News 2019 Autumn Edition is another example of a poorly written article, which can be read in different ways, causes confusion and is incorrect in some of its...
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New Zealand Navy’s biggest vessel ready for launch in South Korea
HMNZS Aotearoa Photo: Royal New Zealand Navy The Aotearoa, the biggest ever vessel to be built for the Royal New Zealand Navy is taking shape and is ready for launch in South Korea. Aotearoa is being...
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MAA Robert William Cunningham
I have received a query from MAA Cunningham’s son, Ray Cunningham who is interested in talking with anyone who knew his father. If you are happy to spin a dit or two with his son can you please...
View ArticleWar Graves left to Degrade in New Zealand
Thanks to Laine Moger and Chris McKeen – Stuff Click HERE to view video Members of the NZ Remembrance Army – a volunteer movement based on a Facebook group – visited the Tolaga Bay services cemetery to...
View ArticleJack Passings – April 2019
The following Sailors ‘Crossed the Bar’ during the month of April 2019. Details of funerals etc can be found by clicking HERE. FENTON, John Barry PTI PENNEY Geoffrey Arnold Seaman CUNNINGHAM Paul...
View ArticleDept Veterans Affairs – Media Release ‘Budget puts veterans and their...
The Hon Darren Chester MP Minister for Veterans’ Affairs Minister for Defence Personnel Minister Assisting the Prime Minister for the Centenary of ANZAC Back to media releases 3 April 2019 Budget puts...
View ArticleJohn Vernon Dallow – Crosses the Bar
Regret to advise that our shipmate and Communicator John Vernon Dallow crossed the bar 17 April 2019. Dickie, as he was fondly known, joined the RNZN on 13 March 1947 as a Boy. He left the Navy 21...
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Were you on Blackpool in 1969?
This is an email which was received regarding HMNZS Blackpool and her service on the Far East Station in 1969. The author Ken, was an RO2(G) and serving in HMS Ajax (F114), which was Captain D, 2nd...
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ANZAC Day 2019 in Oz
Two ex Yeomen jumped the ditch to parade at a 2019 ANZAC Day service in Murwillumbah NSW. It must have been early as they are still standing. Well done guys.
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Boost for Services to Veterans and their Families
WAS THIS A PRE-ANZAC DAY BRIBE OR IS THE GOVERNMENT FINALLY GETTING OFF THEIR BACKSIDE? It is always interesting when these media releases hit the streets This was actually released 24 April 2019 with...
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My Old Man said Follow the Band
The caption says it all! Ex-Chief Yeoman John Titmus to the fore. This happens to us all at one time or another. Click HERE
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AOTEAROA LAUNCHED
They don’t do slipways anymore but still a great day in Ulsan to launch Aotearoa, NZ navy’s largest ship, built by Hyundai at the world’s largest shipyard. Courtesy of Philip Truner. 23 April 2019...
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