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Dumaresq awards and decorations donated to RAN

A.N. Other · Sep 27, 1996 ·

The awards and decorations of an Australian Rear Admiral who became one of the most innovative naval officers of his time have been donated to the Royal Australian Navy by ...

Book Review: Corvettes – Little Ships for Big Men

William F. Cook, MVO, Captain, RAN (Rtd) · Sep 27, 1996 ·

Title: “Corvettes – Little Ships for Big Men” Author: Frank B. Walker Published by: Kingfisher Press, 177 Sunrise Avenue, Budgewoi, NSW. 2262 The headlines on the fly sheet, “This story ...

Letters: Rush of Blood

Letter Writer · Sep 25, 1996 ·

Dear Sirs, Re page 17 of “REVIEW” Vol. 17 No. 2 of June 1996. “Rush of Blood”. I did not stand on my head during the Loyal Toast, nor did ...

Letters: Gallipoli 1936

Letter Writer · Sep 24, 1996 ·

Re your article in the March issue. I received such a surprise to read about the trip to Gallipoli in 1936 that I had to pen a reply. As you ...

Prize Money Explained

A.N. Other · Sep 24, 1996 ·

Recently, in discussing Patrick O’Brian’s books, some of the younger members of the group were intrigued – if not incredulous – when I mentioned that I had received Prize Money ...

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