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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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Ships attacked/sunk – WW2 enemy action on east coast of Australia

Letter Writer · Jun 29, 1990 ·

SHIP DATE HOW ATTACKED/SUNK CAMBRIDGE* 07.11.40 STRUCK GERMAN MINE NE COAST VIC. CITY OF RAYVILLE* 08.11.40 STRUCK GERMAN MINE NE COAST VIC. NIMBIN* 29.11.40 STRUCK GERMAN MINE OFF PT. ...

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