“The position of the Naval Board has not been satisfactory for some time …. On my taking office I soon discovered that this essential harmony was entirely absent, personal friction, ...
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The Naming of USS “Canberra” – 1942
The following correspondence is self-evident and highlights the warm relationship between the USN and the RAN during WWII. Canberra Dated September 1, 1942 Recd 9:43 a.m., 2nd Secretary of State, ...
Obituary: John Bastock RAN 1908-1996: Naval Artist
Letters: Naming of HMAS Warramunga
There has been a successful and happy outcome to the saga of the naming of the new Warramunga. (See the March issue of the Review, page 21). The following letter ...
Rush of Blood
Ancient Mariners have been quick to respond to my note about the Combined Service rugby dinner, when some Naval officers stood for the Loyal Toast and others followed tradition and ...