Photographic Memories
An interesting article which maybe the older generation might appreciate or maybe they can’t remember. Click on image to enlarge. Thanks John B for the link. If you would like to have a look at...
View ArticleForgotten Photos
The first 44 photos in this collection are pretty amazing. Photo #45 is a real eye opener. I recently saw a news report that he has just died. You probably never have, and most likely will never see...
View ArticleQuestion 11
Here is one for the Buntings… Sparkers are banned from answering this question. Click on Play to Listen. Download: 2014-question-011.mp3
View ArticleQuestion 12
Here is another one for the history buffs.. Click on play to listen Download: 2014-question-012.mp3
View ArticleUnofficial Communicators Lunch – Wellington
The venue for the Wellington based Communicators unofficial luncheon is the BackBencher Hotel, Molesworth St. The date and time is the 10th April at 1200. Please note that this is not an official...
View ArticleRN News
Here are a couple of RN links of general interest and I wouldn’t want to be the Captain for Link 2. Thanks Mike C for the links. Link 1 and Link 2
View ArticleQuestion 13
Here is the next question which might stretch one or two of you. Click play to listen. Download: 2014-question-013.mp3
View ArticleConsultation on Regulations under the Veterans’ Support Bill
Parliament is currently considering the Veterans’ Support Bill, which would replace the War Pensions Act 1954 with new legislation to support veterans. I am writing to advise you that Veterans...
View ArticleA Useful Hint
The following received from Dusty Miller I am passing the following on in case it is of some use to anyone. Recently my Mouse pointer was going crazy, jumping around all over the screen. It was very...
View ArticleQuestion 14
This one will take you back. Play to listen Download: 2014-question-014.mp3
View ArticleImage of the Naval Base
Yes an image of the Naval Base. But, when was it taken and can we identify any of the ships alongside?
View ArticleHere come the WRENS
An interesting photo which shows more than just a platoon of wrens in step. Can anyone advise when, where this was taken and what other points of interest does the image contain.
View ArticleJack Passings – April 14
The following Sailors ‘Crossed the Bar’ during the month of April 2014. Details of funerals etc can be found by clicking HERE. GROUBE Kevin Charles – WOGI
View ArticleThe Home of the Wrens
Here are two images of Elizabeth House and a newspaper article of a celebration of the house reaching 100 years old. Interestingly some of you will remember that when the house was sold it was turned...
View ArticleOld Defence House
A few of you would have done time in this building. The building is no longer Defence House and is being converted into apartments. The new Defence House known as Freyberg House (not sure there is...
View ArticleThe Navy Creed
The Navy now has a ‘Creed” which can be seen by clicking HERE. Other NZDF Utube clips can also be viewed on the same link. Our Navy Creed:I am a sailor of the Royal New Zealand NavyTe Taua Moana o...
View ArticleQuestion 15
Here is one which the buntings should be able to answer. Click to Listen Download: 2014-question-015.mp3
View ArticleFoundation Membership
Congratulations to Karl Moen on becoming our 104th Foundation Members. Thank you Karl for ensuring that the Association remains financial as we move on into the future. There are currently only two...
View ArticleWrens Reunion 2014
The Royal New Zealand Naval Women’s Association are holding a Reunion in Wellington in 2014. Click on image to enlarge. Okay you guys, who is the wren with the semaphore flags? I understand she was...
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