On the 4 October 1937, the ashes of the late Able Seaman Thomas Bull were committed to the deep from HMAS “AUSTRALIA”. At that time, the ship was hove to ...
Biographies and personal histories
The Great Australian Naval Board Scandal of 1913
Obituary: John Bastock RAN 1908-1996: Naval Artist
Book Review: Where the Hell is Africa?
Title: “Where the Hell is Africa?” Author: Philip Seymour Publisher: self-published “The Laws of the Navy”, a collection of verses reminiscent of Rudyard Kipling’s “Laws of the Jungle”, was written around ...
Thomas Henry Distin Morgan – Naval Chaplain (1868-1937)
Thomas Henry Distin Morgan, born in England 28th December 1868 – son of John Furlong Morgan and Mary (Bradridge). When three months old his parents returned to their home – ...
A Memoir on Milford Sound (NZ)
Reflections on HMAS Australia and Sydney at Gallipoli – 1936
As April 25 approaches, it is fitting to remember that it is just on 60 years since Gallipoli was visited by HMA Ships Australia and Sydney II. I was a midshipman ...
Letters: Commander Wojciech Francki
Thank you very much indeed for your letter and a copy of the “Naval Historical Review”. I found the interview with Commander Wojciech Francki (the spelling of his name is ...