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Emden-Sydney Relics at Penguin

Gallagher, L. S. QMG · Dec 31, 1971 ·

Relics of SMS Emden bask in the sunshine on the lawn of HMAS Penguin at Balmoral, Sydney. The principal relic is one of the German cruiser’s ten 4 1 inch ...

Orion into the Breach

Atwill, R., DSM, Lieutenant, RN (Rtd) · Dec 31, 1971 ·

In this article Lieutenant Atwill describes the holocaust of the evacuation of Heraklion, Crete. HMS Orion, a cruiser of the Leander class, flying the flag of Admiral Sir Bernard Rawlings ...

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The Tower Building at Garden Island

Churchill, J., Lieutenant Commander · Dec 31, 1971 ·

The Royal Australian Navy is fortunate in possessing many buildings of both historical and architectural interest. The list is considerable and includes Bomerah, Tirana, Jenner, Tresco, and various barrack and ...

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Foreword to the first issue

Smith, Sir Victor, K.B.E., C.B., D.S.C., Vice Admiral, RAN · Dec 25, 1971 ·

There can be no doubt as to either the importance or interest of the study of history to those who follow or support the profession of arms at sea. For example, the ...

Australian Naval History on 21 December 1956

On This Day · Dec 21, 1956 ·

HMAS Arunta (I) passed to dockyard control for refitting for Operational Reserve. She had steamed 95,221 miles during her second commission bringing her total mileage to 357,273 since commissioning in ...

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