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HMAS Nepal – a South Atlantic Incident

Cox, Leonard J. · Sep 3, 1990 ·

I walked out on to the upper deck of the Fleet Destroyer on the beautiful afternoon on August 3rd, 1942. Two ‘N’ Class Destroyers, the Australian Nepal and the Dutchman ...

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HMAS Leeuwin – a short history

Jeffrey, Vic · Sep 3, 1990 ·

HMAS Leeuwin to many is well remembered as the home of the Junior Recruits or J.R.’s of the Royal Australian Navy. This year marks the thirtieth year since the first ...

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Fremantle Naval Artillery

A.N. Other · Sep 3, 1990 ·

On 11 February, 1879 the following announcement was published in the West Australian Government Gazette. Colonial Secretary’s Office Perth, 10th February 1879 His Excellency the Governor has been pleased to ...

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Letter – Timor 1942

Letter Writer · Sep 3, 1990 ·

I read with interest John Leggoe’s report in the June edition of Naval Historical Review of the naval operations in support of the Australian commandos fighting in Timor 1942-43. To ...

RAN Corvettes in Western Australia

Hall, Roy · Sep 1, 1990 ·

Upon cessation of hostilities in 1945, many ships of the world navies were laid up as their ‘hostilities only’ officers and ratings rejoined the civilian workforce. Many ships of the ...

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