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Question 16
Here is another one which you may have to dig deep into the memory banks. Click on Play to Listen. Download: 2014-question-016.mp3
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The Poppy Boys
Here is an image of two Jack’s selling Poppy’s. Great job guys. Click on image to enlarge
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Question 17
Here is one for the history buffs. Click on play to listen http://rnzncomms.files.wordpress.com/2014/04/2014-question-017.mp3
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History of the Poppy in New Zealand
The following was received from Peter Maitland Why does NZ wear poppies on ANZAC day when Australia and England wear them on November 11th? It took a lot of getting but it turns out that when the poppy...
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ANZAC Day 2014
Here are a couple of images of ANZAC Day taken in Western Australia and NZ by some of the lads. Click on image to enlarge Click HERE to read all about Ron Pocock
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Robbie Muir
The following received from Dusty Miller.. Robi is back home now after his major hip operation. He has carers visiting each day so he is being looked after in that respect. We are also keeping an eye...
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RNZN COMMS ASSN CUFF LINKS AND TIE PIN
Your committee thought you all needed to look sharp so they have produced a set of RNZN Communicators Assn Cuff Links and associated Tie Pin. Click on image to enlarge. The cost of these items are as...
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The NZNTVA
The NZ Nuclear Test Veterans Association has just opened up on Facebook. Click HERE to view. Already 642 people have gone on to the site and it is drawing international interest. Check it out.
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Question 18
Here is the last question for a couple of weeks. Click Play to listen. http://rnzncomms.files.wordpress.com/2014/05/2014-question-018.mp3
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Jack Passings – May 2014
The following Sailors ‘Crossed the Bar’ during the month of May 2014. Details of funerals etc can be found by clicking HERE. HUNTER John PO Seaman
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WWII Veterans – Can you Help?
A committee member has been talking with a photographer who is involved in taking photos for an exhibition to be displayed at next year’s War Memorial Museum Centenary. He is looking for ex...
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Unofficial Communicators Lunch
The venue for the next Communicators unofficial luncheon is the Birkenhead RSA and the date is the 14th August 2014 at 1200. Please note that this is not an official lunch or reunion activity run by...
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Calling all Buntings
A request has come in from the local Weymouth Scout Troop to learn the art of Semaphore. The troop meets on Mondays 1830 – 1930 at Remoana School in Wattledowns. If you are willing to assist this...
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Jack Passings – June 2014
The following Sailors ‘Crossed the Bar’ during the month of June 2014. Details of funerals etc can be found by clicking HERE. WALKER, James Anthony (Jim) GOLDIE, Hugh Hector
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Trade Comparisons
A number of you have asked what is the differences in the new trades in the navy and what people actually do now. Click HERE to see the old trades and the new trades together with a short description...
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HMAS CANBERRA
Click HERE to read all about the RAN’s newest addition to its fleet, Thanks Nick C for the document.
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Spot the Communicator
Here is an image which has come to light and shows a number of Communicators in their younger days… Looking at their shirts and ties they must have all shopped at the same shop!! Where and when was...
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Another Little Gem!
Here is an image which will bring back some memories. See if you can name the ship, the occasion and the people in the photo.
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REUNION 2015 – Entertainment
Great news. The International act ‘ The BeatGirls’ have been booked and confirmed for next years Communicators Reunion which will be held in Petone 29- 31 May 2015. If you would like to view more of...
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Foundation Membership
Congratulations to Trevor Kingi who has just become our 105th Foundation Member. Thanks Trevor for ensuring the Association remains on a sound financial footing into the future. Currently there are...
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