Cairns Port Division, of the Royal Australian Naval Reserve, was established under CMDR I. W. Hall, RANR. The Division was established to operate HMAS TARAKAN, (landing craft heavy), and provide support to Fleet units based on Cairns.
Australian Naval History on 2 June 1988
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