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Occasional Paper 206: Images of a Naval Career, Commander Peter Lawrence Poland, OAM, RN
By David Michael The majority of young men and women who join the Navy serve with great pride for careers of varying lengths and in their later years look back ...
Occasional Paper 205: Rear Admiral Rothesay Cathcart Swan AO CBE RAN (Ret’d)
The following eulogy for Rear Admiral Swan was delivered by Commander Stephen Moss CSC RAN (Ret’d) during the funeral service at the Naval Chapel Garden Island, Sydney on 22 January ...
Occasional Paper 204: THE ROYAL AUSTRALIAN NAVY IN CAMBODIA 1992 – 1997
The United Nations Transitional Authority Cambodia (UNTAC) was established in 1992 and given the mandate to enforce a cease fire in the war-torn nation and deal with refugees and the ...
Obituary: Rear Admiral Rothesay Swan
On 24th December 2025 99 year old Rear Admiral Rothesay Swan AO CBE RAN peacefully passed away in Sydney. His 43-year naval career was a notable one and included active ...